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“We know Worthing will make it a very difficult game. They’re a good side, it’s on 4G and it will be a good atmosphere,” FGR Manager Robbie Savage appreciates the challenges Worthing will provide his side. “The cameras will be there and we all know why, there might be an upset. We’ve got to guard […]
Arsenal aren’t just in the title race – they are the team most likely to lift the Premier League this season. Currently sitting top of the league, in a position they’ve often occupied over the past three years, the Gunners will be pleased with their first seven games. They have arguably the best squad depth […]
“The gaffer’s always said that if every one of us is at it, we’ll beat most teams on our day,” said Tom Knowles, ahead of Forest Green Rovers’ trip to Worthing in the FA Cup. Rovers suffered their first defeat under Savage on Saturday, losing to league leaders Rochdale, but Knowles believes the different competition […]
UOG Gladiators Leo Waterfield is loving the rise of American Football in the UK, with the positive effect of the London games after the second NFL London game, where the Broncos beat the Jets 13-11. “It’s really enjoyable. It was the Vikings versus the Jets last year. I went with a Jets fan, and to watch […]
Cheltenham Town boss Steve Cotterill admitted his side were left frustrated after conceding a stoppage time equaliser in a 1–1 draw, despite what he described as one of their most disciplined displays since his arrival. Embed from Getty Images “We’ve become a victim in the last two games of having a blatant free kick in […]
Joe Hanks has made it his ambition to be second in the appearance list for Gloucester City after he climbed to ninth after the 3-3 draw against Farnham Town. The big feat is just over 100 appearances away, and with Hanks “not planning on going anywhere anytime soon”, it might not be too long before […]
Croydon Amphibians head coach Patryk Folinski believes being more than just a coach helps his swimmers gain results in the pool. With 20 years of experience, his aim is to inspire those under his guidance. “I need to not only be a coach to my swimmers but also a person that they can talk to […]
Mark Cavendish revealed he almost quit cycling after a “split second decision” left him without that elusive 35th stage win in the Tour de France in 2021. Widely considered the greatest ever sprinter, the 40 year old was speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival for the release of his new book, ‘Believe’. In his new […]
West Brom Women dispatched Stoke City 2-0 at the Alexander Stadium in the FA Women’s National League Cup. Goals from Phoebe Warner and Monique Robinson sealed the Baggies’ place in the next round, with Siobhan Hodgetts-Still impressed by her side’s attacking first half and resilient second. “I’m really pleased that we’re through to the next […]
Former England international Matt Upson has praised the work done by Robbie Savage in his opening 16 games as Forest Green Rovers manager. “Whether you liked him or not as a player, you respected how he got the best out of himself,” said Upson, who shared the pitch with Savage as Birmingham City teammates been […]