The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
The countdown to the Hill Climbs’ competitive season over at Prescott is underway with 25 days left until the first event of the year. Marking the start of their new year is the pre-season test day which will take place on Saturday 29th March. On Saturday 1st March, they will be hosting a free-to-attend training day dedicated […]
Bishop’s Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt was left disappointed after some decisions didn’t fall his side’s way after they suffered defeat in Cornwall. “We went there Saturday it was a hard game for both sides, unfortunately two decisions have cost me a game of football.” Cleeve lost their first game of the new year as their […]
“I loved it there, finances were tight when we were playing but every other week it felt like playing a championship game. “The crowd are excellent, I have a good rapport with them, got a lot of respect with them, and it’s a club I like to see doing well.” Cheltenham Town manager Michael Flynn […]
Forest Green Rovers travel to Halifax Town looking for a second consecutive win after tasting success against Maidenhead United on Saturday. After a three game winless run in the league, FGR returned to winning ways after they defeated the Magpies 2-0 at The New Lawn. Goals from Emmanuel Osadebe in the first half, before a […]
Gloucester based professional boxer Jay ‘The Kid’ Pitman says he “Can’t wait to fight in his home city”, as he prepares for his second professional bout. “I can’t wait, it’s the first pro show in Gloucester in about 8 years so the atmosphere is going to be unreal. It’s a really special event to be […]
We see it all the time, football players scoring against former teams. Factors such as heightened emotion like anger or determination, or the familiarity of tactics through knowing the team’s playing style and weaknesses from their time as a player. In most cases it comes down to motivation and a desire to prove themselves against a former side. […]
Cirencester Town boss James Mortimer-Jones crashed out of the Marsh Challenge Cup on Saturday after wanting to “play more football” on a heavy pitch against Clanfield FC. Mortimer-Jones’ Centurions took the lead early in the second half with a “great finish” from centre-back Andy Lewis but were forced to penalties after a late Clanfield equaliser.Mortimer-Jones […]
Xander Howgate believes “the key to the teams preparation has been consistency and perfecting our game each session”. The 22 year-old exclaims that “As a team we have strong individuals who can win us a game and win us Varsity this year, but we are focusing on being a team and bringing each other up”. […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies were suited and booted ready for action on the weekend as they travelled to face AFC Wimbledon Women, but sudden turn of events saw the game called off due to ground conditions a very late decision was made after the ladies were just about to step onto the field for warm ups. […]
With a delighted look on his face, Ethan Williams recalled, “It was a training ground move, I’m just glad that it went in”, after giving Cheltenham Town the lead at the EV Charger Points Stadium and scoring his first home goal for the club since joining on loan from Manchester United. A first goal on […]