Manager of the Gloucester Knight’s and UOG Raiders coach Ian Greaves believes it will be difficult for grassroots basketball to recover after it being ‘decimated’ by Covid 19. Clubs have not been allowed to play competitively since September with many in the Gloucestershire area losing access to sports halls and leisure centres with little warning. Greaves thinks the government need to do more to ensure […]
England and Bath rugby’s Ruaridh McConnochie says Rugby’s issues are in the Laws of the game
Bath and England winger Ruaridh McConnochie says the recent debate on the playing style of international rugby is in the hands of the law makers. The 29-year-old said, “the issue is the laws, it is not within the way people are playing because of how good everyone is nowadays and how good defences are.” McConnochie’s […]
Tom Curran follows Tom Banton in withdrawing from Big Bash League
Over the weekend, Somerset’s Tom Banton and Surrey’s Tom Curran announced on social media that they will not be participating in this years Big Bash League in Australia due to bio-bubble issues. Banton has been living in bio-bubbles since July: he was part of England’s limited-over series back in the summer which saw him confined […]
Park Life Sport Live Blog: 7th December
Good morning all and welcome to Parklife Sport’s live blog. If you want to keep up to speed with all the latest sports news from Gloucestershire and the UK, you’ve come to the right place. We have a range of sports stories, interviews and the latest news from Gloucestershire sports clubs all here. Our TV […]
Sergio Perez claims maiden win as Mercedes falter in Sakhir
Sergio Perez has won the Sakhir Grand Prix to take his maiden Formula One win, while Mercedes suffered a chaotic race finishing eighth and ninth. Departing Racing Point driver Perez, claimed the lead on Lap 63 and never looked back after some calamitous pit stops from Mercedes, with George Russell having to pit twice under […]
Why Raul Jimenez’s injury should be a turning point for concussion protocols to improve in football
There has been an outcry on social media for concussion and head injury protocols to ameliorate after a collision between Raul Jimenez and David Luiz in Wolverhampton Wanderers win against Arsenal on Sunday. The incident between Luiz and Jimenez happened early on at the Emirates Stadium with the latter coming off worse – the Mexican […]
“When I joined the main thing was to enjoy my football again… I have been able to do that” – Matt McClure
Matt McClure has been around for over 10 years now but the striker feels he has finally found his feet at Gloucester City. McClure has scored 10 goals in 9 games in the National League North making him the leading goalscorer in the league. Starting his career at Wycombe Wanderers, McClure has played in League […]
“I can’t wait for the draw!” Cheltenham striker Alfie May chooses his dream cup draw and looks ahead to Bradford City
The Emirates FA Cup third round draw commences this evening and Cheltenham Town will be a part of it for the first time since 2012 – when the Robins were drawn against Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. “I can’t wait for the draw,” says striker Alfie May with a beaming smile on his face. “Since […]
George Lloyd: “For me, it’s all about playing competitive football week in week out.”
Cheltenham Town striker George Lloyd has built himself up from academy prospect to first team regular during his first three years as a professional player. The Gloucester-born youngster put pen to paper on a long-term deal in 2017, and has featured in 14 games so far this season, scoring three goals. Despite a two week […]
Delighted Matt McClure speaks on his start at Gloucester City
Matt McClure has enjoyed a prolific start to life at Gloucester City scoring 12 goals in his first 16 league games. The striker joined from Maidstone United in January and has looked to have found his feet at Meadow Park. McClure has scored 10 goals in 9 league games this season for the National League […]