Cheltenham Town were forced to miss two fixtures in League Two last week after a positive COVID-19 test halting all forms of club training for the senior and academy sides. Players and staff were made to self-isolate as per the EFL and Government guidance in order to mitigate against the risk of further infection. It […]
Bristol City defender & Wales international Loren Dykes retires from professional football
Loren Dykes has officially retired from professional football having left WSL side Bristol City Women last summer to concentrate on her coaching career, alongside playing for her first club, Cardiff City Ladies. The 33 year old achieved 105 caps for her country and played in two FA Women’s Cup finals with the Robins. “I want […]
Matt Beard praises Bristol City Women’s fine form
Bristol City Women head coach Matt Beard hailed his side’s progression after a 1-1 draw at West Ham in the WSL. City capped off an impressive unbeaten week after wins in the league and WSL Cup, but couldn’t quite claim a third win as the Hammers’ Katerina Svitkova cancelled out Emily van Egmond’s own goal. […]
Cheltenham Festival: Willie Mullins Features Heavily Among Ante-Post Bankers
With five weeks to go until The Cheltenham Festival gets underway at Prestbury Park, the ante-post betting market is beginning to heat up. The last few weeks have seen potential stars continue their journey to the top of the mountain, with impressive performances shaping into chances of glory on the biggest stage. LIVE BLOG: Read […]
“It’s all unravelled” – Gloucester City Co-Chairman on Covid-19 and the National League
Gloucester City will travel to face Alfreton Town on Tuesday in the National League North amidst much controversy. COVID-19 has disrupted the last year of non-league football, and now threatens to null and void a second successive season. Gloucester Co-Chairman Alex Petherham believes a further suspension, or even cancellation, of the season would be catastrophic. […]
Six Nations opening weekend raises further concerns around player safety
Several players left the pitch for HIA’s over the weekend, which saw Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony sent off for an elbow to the head of Welsh prop Tomas Francis. Discussions around player safety and the long-term effects of head injuries has been dominating the media ahead of the build-up to this year’s Six Nations tournament, […]
England close in on India Test victory ahead of final day
England need nine wickets after they set India the task of 420 runs as the hosts ended day four of the first test on 39-1, as Jack Leach removed Rohit Sharma late on while Ishant Sharma claimed his 300th test wicket. Leach and Jimmy Anderson’s two wickets apiece wrapped up India’s first innings on 337 […]
Why Dan Evans is going to be a huge threat for the 2021 ATP season
Dan Evans, Great Britain’s number one tennis player and one capable of competing with the best in the world, claimed his maiden ATP title on Sunday and could reach further heights in 2021. The start of the 2021 tennis season has had a sort of reshuffle compared to previous years due to the impact the […]
Gloucestershire’s Olympian now starring on the sea: Matt Gotrel
“Being outside, being on the water and being powered by the wind, by nature, it’s an incredible feeling.” Gloucestershire-born Matt Gotrel has spent his entire career on the water. With two World Championship Gold medals, as well as an Olympic Gold to boot, crammed into three years of Rowing, you’d forgive him if he were […]
Michael Duff confirms Cheltenham Town are “good to go” after COVID-19 outbreak
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff has said that his side are “good to go” after a COVID-19 outbreak forced the club to miss their past two scheduled fixtures. The Robins were due to play Barrow on Tuesday evening and Carlisle United on Saturday, but both matches were cancelled and will be rearranged for a future […]