FOOTBALL

Covid and cup runs: The financial and mental health impacts on grassroots football

Non-league clubs across Gloucestershire were made aware of their Buildbase FA Trophy Third Round Qualifying fixtures on Monday afternoon. After beating Carlton Town 2-0, Evesham United were rewarded with a home tie against Leek Town, a side one level above the Robins. Meanwhile, Cinderford Town overcame fellow Gloucestershire side Mangotsfield and will now travel to […]

FOOTBALL

“You can’t assume anything here, it’s not that easy.” says Duff ahead of Scunthorpe fixture

Cheltenham Town host Scunthorpe United on Tuesday night and manager Michael Duff has reiterated the need to stay focused. Speaking at his press conference, Duff said: “They’ve [Scunthorpe] had a couple disappointing defeats and played two different formations so I’m not entirely sure how they will setup. “We will be focusing on ourselves, last Tuesday […]

RUGBY Sport

“We’ve sent a clear statement to the rest of Europe” – Bristol Bears fans react to historic Challenge Cup triumph

Friday night was a historic one for Bristol Bears, as the West Country side overcame Toulon 32-19 in France to claim their first-ever European trophy. Pat Lam’s side put in a typically aggressive, intense performance at the Stade Maurice-David , something that has been synonymous with the rising club since the Aucklander took over in […]