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A tribute has been carried out for late jockey Michael O’Sullivan at the Cheltenham Festival. The Irishman passed away at the age of 24 after a fall during a race of Thurles racecourse on February 6. He had major success at the festival in 2023, winning on Marine Nationale in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and […]
Cheltenham Festival sees an influx of people in the Town and County as punters race to ‘The Home of Jumps’ for one of the biggest British sporting events of the year, but this brings a big job for Gloucestershire Police to keep everyone safe. Officers based in Cheltenham and surrounding areas have their work cut […]
Race Overview The Unibet Champion Hurdle is unquestionably the most reputable hurdle race of the season. Covering a distance of two miles and 87 yards with eight flights to clear, it has been a cornerstone of jump racing since its inaugural running in 1927. The race will be the most anticipated race on the first […]
Matthew Driscoll has emphasised the importance of each fixture for Cinderford Town, declaring that “every game is a must win.” Relegation-threatened Cinderford Town take the 426 mile round trip to Cornwall as they look to pick up three important points on the road against Helston Athletic. The Foresters sit bottom of the table and have […]
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Pallister, says a new stadium was needed for the club to remain at the “big table.” United today announced plans of a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford, an idea that the club legend was happy to be onboard with. “I think it’s exciting. We know Old Trafford has […]
A popular Montpellier pub is fearful for the future of the Cheltenham Festival and the towns economy as prices sky rocket to unsustainable levels during race week. The Rotunda Tavern general manager Chris Shiel believes the hospitality prices are driving punters away. “They don’t want to come over here and get ripped off and that’s […]
For 18-year-old Carys Pugh-Jones, it’s been a whirlwind campaign in her breakout season for the Robinesses. She’s played every minute in Cheltenham’s run to the final, which included triumphs over Boldmere St Michaels, Wolves, Stockport County and Southampton U21s. In the latter match, Carys saved a 90th minute penalty to deny the Saints a chance […]
Manchester United have published audacious plans to move away from the legendary Old Trafford stadium, which holds 74,000 and has been home of the Red Devils for 115 years. The Manchester club hope to build a brand-new stadium adjacent to the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ on what’s described as ‘club-owned land’, with architect Lord Norman Foster […]
Separated by 17 points in the uhlsport Hellenic Premier Division, Malmesbury Victoria and Cirencester Town have had vastly different campaigns in the league this season. However, as they prepare to face off tonight in the Wiseman Lighting Floodlit Cup, Cenurions Manager James Mortimer-Jones discussed not dismissing ‘The Vics’. “We won’t underestimate them at all. I’d […]
Manchester United have confirmed plans to leave Old Trafford after 115 years of playing at one of the most famous grounds in football. The club plans to build what would be the country’s largest football stadium – with a maximum capacity hitting the 100,000 mark. The project is also estimated to create up to 92,000 […]