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It’s been a positive couple of weeks in a tough season for Gloucester City. A first away three pointer in nine months at Banbury was backed up by another win on the road at bottom of the table Bishop’s Stortford. The 4-1 win last Saturday was also the last game for highly rated goalkeeper Zach […]
With the January transfer window shut, the opportunity has arisen for young and upcoming players to shine, Cheltenham Town have had a breakthrough year in the academy, but what makes a youth player learn their lessons in the game? Tom King has been in the headlines in recent weeks following his first professional contract with […]
Gloucester City had relied on goalkeeper and Birmingham loanee Zach Jeacock on several occasions this season though the 22-year-old was recalled and subsequently released by Birmingham to find new pastures, meaning Gloucester City now relies on their number two Liam Armstrong. Liam Armstrong had been on loan over the winter to get valuable minutes under […]
Bristol City loanee Harry Leeson has recently extended his stay with the Tigers after a grand first spell with his new club. Leeson arrived at the National League North side back in October originally on a short-term loan. However, an impressive spell under Mike Cook influenced the club to maintain the 20-year-old to bolster the […]
“We’re going to need everyone” was the key remark made by Cheltenham Town captain Sean Long after speaking to the press yesterday ahead of their relegation six-pointer against Wycombe Wanderers later today. This doesn’t just mean all the players but “The staff, the players, the fans, the whole club are needed for a big push […]
Cirencester Town Ladies manager Dan Ray admitted ensuring his players perform at their highest level is becoming an increasingly difficult task. The Gloucestershire based side have begun the season in superb form winning all 10 of their league games whilst progressing in both the Women’s County Cup and the Gordon Perrett League Cup. Subsequently, they […]
Gloucester Rugby U18s and U17s take part in a doubleheader against Saracens at Kingsholm this afternoon. U18s second row, Jonno Balding reflects on how the Academy’s recent form may impact their performance at the weekend: “It’s incredibly exciting, I think the boys feel like they have got a lot to prove coming off the back […]
Bristol Rovers’ new signing Elkan Baggott has spoken to the press for the first time since his loan move from Ipswich Town on deadline day. The 21-year-old, who has 24 caps for his country has just come back to England after representing Indonesia at the Asia Cup. His nation were knocked out of the competition […]
Max McNeill believes Thunder Rock can put his Cheltenham disappointment far behind him this weekend, though Sunday’s Scottish Champion Chase could be his last outing over fences. The Olly Murphy-trained eight-year-old was sent off a well-backed 3/1 for the valuable December Gold Cup at Prestbury Park on his last start but he failed to make […]
Mike Cook’s Gloucester City look to continue their winning run as they welcome 21st placed King’s Lynn Town to the TigerTurf Stadium. Gloucester City, who have won their previous two fixtures, face King’s Lynn Town this afternoon as City’s fight for survival continues. Last time out, City beat bottom of the table Bishop’s Stortford 4-1 […]