The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
The Europa League quarter-final and semi-final draws have taken place this morning with all eyes on English sides Liverpool and West Ham. It’s an all-Italian quarter-final in the first draw as Stefano Pioli’s AC Milan host Roma. Jurgen Klopp’s final European tour continues as they are handed a tie against Italy’s Atalanta. West Ham have […]
Cheltenham Town assistant manager Ian Baraclough gave a key update on Matty Taylor’s hamstring injury as the Robins’ relegation battle heats up. The former Bristol City and Bristol Rovers striker hobbled off the pitch in his side’s 3-1 loss to Charlton Athletic at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium to dampen spirits in Cheltenham’s survival hopes. Taylor has […]
The big day has finally arrived and we’re on to day four of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival where all eyes will be on the Gold Cup. Ahead of the final day we will be taking a look at each race and providing tips for them. It's time for the big one 👀 We're building up […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies’ goalkeeper Aimee Watson said she’s really proud to be a part of a great team after making her 75th appearance. The shot-stopper hit the milestone for the club last night in their 2-1 defeat against Oxford United. Following her appearance against Oxford United, the number one moves up to fifth in the tally […]
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender and Cheltenham born, Englishmen Eric Dier sees his side Bayern Munich get drawn against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Dier was born in the Gloucestershire town in 1994 , however moved with his family to Portugal in 2001 at the age of seven, where he resided until moving to […]
Today, Prestbury Park will host the biggest race of the Cheltenham Festival. The Gold Cup began back in 1924 and since then, we have seen some heart-stopping and unforgettable moments. Galopin Des Champs – 2023 But first, lets look back to last year when Galopin Des Champs claimed Gold Cup glory. The pre-race favourite showed […]
Following Tuesday’s victory away to Bradford City, Forest Green Rovers climbed out of the relegation zone for the first time in months, and they take on the side below them in the league in Sutton United this weekend. Rovers have seen a recent turnaround in form since the appointment of former Cheltenham Town manager Steve […]
Men’s volleyball outside-hitter Xander Howgate has sent a stern warning to the University of Gloucestershire’s arch-rivals, the University of Worcester ahead of their grudge Varsity match next week. The sides will cross swords on the volleyball court, where UoG are hoping to redeem themselves after last year’s heartache defeat. “I’m buzzing for it, after last […]
Cheltenham Town have the chance to beat Barnsley for the first time in the club’s history this weekend with assistant manager Ian Baraclough wanting more risks to be taken. The Robins are currently attempting to achieve the impossible by staying in League One for the fourth year running, another success never to have been completed […]
In the glimmering waters of aquatics, where once a well-decorated and original Olympic discipline made waves throughout the country, lies a stagnant legacy that brings with it a sense of neglect. From its early days as a military training technique, or the age where it was just noted as a motor-skill, swimming is on the […]