The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
The biggest horse racing festival is right around the corner. The Cheltenham festival attracts the biggest crowds from around the world but what is it like for those who don’t have to travel too far? For trainer Fergal O’Brien, the horses at his stable only have to travel a matter of miles, being based in […]
Charlie Savage, son of former Wales international Robbie Savage netted his first goal in professional senior football on Saturday, as he scored the opener in Forest Green Rovers’ 3-1 defeat to Bristol Rovers. The 19 year old joined the League One outfit late in the January transfer window and has impressed during his short time […]
Every year the Cheltenham festival sets the town alight in a unique week filled with every emotion from outright heartache to unbridled joy, but what we don’t see away from the emotional rollercoaster of the racecourse itself, is the seismic impact on the businesses in the town. Thousands of horse racing fans journey to Cheltenham […]
Everton’s stadium had a photograph of chairman Bill Kenwright removed overnight on Friday as pressures mounts from fans for his resignation. In the statement, Merseyside Police have said they have been made aware of the stolen panel and are conducting inquiries. A spokesperson for the police said: “We are aware that a section of the […]
Do you know your furlong from your fences? Or your saddle from your steeple chase? With our blaggers guide to this year’s Cheltenham Festival, we will help ensure you are prepared for the biggest week in the racing calendar. Ahead of the ‘greatest show on turf’ getting underway tomorrow, we take a look at some […]
There is no doubt that the focus and attention of race week is firmly placed on the runners and riders that will take part across the four days of action. However, the return of Cheltenham’s marquee event of the year brings with it an influx of commercial revenue that many of the city’s restaurants, bars […]
Gary Lineker will be back on TV screens up and down the country following an agreement made with the BBC this morning. On Friday, the BBC announced that Lineker would “step back” from presenting Match of the Day, a programme he has been the face of for over 20 years, until there was an “agreed […]
Little Stoke concede five to Cheltenham Civil Service in thrilling eight goal encounter, registering their first league loss in over four months. Scoring twice in as many minutes through Lewis Driscoll and Chisom Obi, Civil Service held the early advantage midway through the first half. Little Stoke halved the deficit when Aaron West saw his […]
The Cheltenham Festival is a punters dream. With 28 races over a four day period there are plenty of opportunities for race goers to make a nice profit. However, for first time festival attendees or punters, the busy format can be a cause of confusion if they are not familiar with the racing terms and […]
When Cheltenham festival roles around, people flock in their thousands to place bets on the days races. Betting companies all fight each other in order to ensure that they can bring in the most business possible, giving the best odds, money back guarantees and free bets to lure in potential punters. With that in mind, […]