Since sacking boss Joey Barton, Andy Mangan has taken over on an interim basis, and worked his side to three wins and a draw in four matches. Putting his name in contention for the full-time job when the decision is made. Mangan is still a bit struck when he’s in charge during matches, recently admitting […]
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Fan reactions to Darrell Clarke’s appointment as the new Cheltenham Town FC Manager
Darrell Clarke has been handed the monumental task of dragging Cheltenham Town F.C. from the foot of the EFL League One. Embed from Getty Images Clarke has a proven track record of delivering success, winning back-to-back promotions with Bristol Rovers, but can he bring similar success to the Robins? Park Life Sport spoke to Cheltenham […]
Cheltenham Town academy player Adulai Sambu on how Cirencester loan spell helped his experience
Adulai Sambu hailed the “valuable” experience his loan spell at Cirencester Town gave him after he played a starring role in Cheltenham Town’s progression to the GFA County Cup final. Sambu spent the first half of the season on-loan at Cirencester Town, scoring 10 goals in 13 appearances for the Centurions. He started for the […]
Bristol Rovers journalist Sam Frost believes Paul Tisdale’s experience will help him “steady the ship” at Stevenage but questions whether he can lead them to League One
Stevenage’s appointment of Paul Tisdale is beginning to look smarter by the second, with his wealth of experience in League Two likely to ensure the club remain in the football league. Embed from Getty Images Alex Revell’s departure from the club in the middle of November didn’t come as a shock but was greeted with […]
Former Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale returns to management with struggling Stevenage after leaving advisory role at Colchester United in May
Paul Tisdale has been confirmed as the new manager of League Two Stevenage six months on from departing his short-term role as first team advisor at Colchester United. 🚨| 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘! Paul Tisdale on returning to management: “Yer I might do, we’ll see. If the right thing is there, it’ll be yes.” Currently Tisdale is the […]
Former Manchester City, Newcastle United, Rangers midfielder Joey Barton and Forest Green Rovers boss Rob Edwards heap significant praise on “phenomenal” Jamille Matt
Forest Green striker Jamille Matt received plaudits from his manager Rob Edwards and Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton after his brace settled the sides West Country derby. The former Plymouth Argyle forward netted his netted ninth and 10th goals of the season either side of half time to push FGR six points clear at the […]
Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton labels the European Super League as ‘sad’ and says it will ‘ruin the English football pyramid’
The European Super League has caused quite the stir since its 12 founding clubs announced their plans for a new competition last night. The news will hugely affect the Premier League and lower leagues of English football and former Premier League midfielder and Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton says he’d seen it coming for a […]
Bristol Rovers announce ex-Premier League footballer Joey Barton as new manager
Bristol Rovers have announced the appointment of ex-England and Manchester City footballer Joey Barton as their new manager on a two-year contract, making him their third head coach of the season. After the sacking of Paul Tisdale 12 days ago, Rovers were quick to find a replacement in Barton who recently had taken a short […]
Paul Tisdale believes Bristol Rovers are showing glimpses of their great sides of old
Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale says his side’s performance against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday embodied the club’s identity after their rampant 4-2 win on the road. The Gas ended a seven-game winless streak with a resounding away victory at Plough Lane and says there were similarities to the great Rovers teams of old. “I have […]