The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage called out the personal abuse directed at him by Carlisle United supporters during Saturday’s game. Savage’s Rovers lost 4-2 at Brunton Park, which leaves them fifth in the National League, but the game was overshadowed by what the Welshman described as “vile comments” aimed at him from the home […]
Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt is downplaying any promotion talk after their unbeaten start to the season in the Southern League Division One South. Outside of the league, Cleeve face Farnham Town in the FA Trophy, who are also undefeated this season. “I think everybody is looking forward to it. They had a very good result […]
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 […]
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 […]
“People were telling me this will be the last time I play football, all I want to do is prove them wrong.” Gloucester City midfielder Aaron Wildig is defying the limits by proving that you can continue doing what you enjoy, even despite suffering one of the most dreaded injuries in football. “It’s been really […]
West Brom Women secured their place in the next round of the FA Women’s National League Cup with a 2-0 victory over Stoke City at the Alexander Stadium. Full-back Ella Haughey praised her team, highlighting their strong first-half performance and resilient second-half display against the Potters. “Yeah, buzzing, the girls did really well first half, […]
Gloucester City manager Daf Williams admits to frustration over scheduling after another game on Monday night against Bracknell Town. After City’s late win on Saturday against Sholing through a Harry Pinchard penalty, the Tigers sit second in the league with 23 points after only 10 games, behind Walton & Hersham. Their opponents, on the other […]
“I expect the league to be very competitive but I think that our levels can go up as well,” Striker Callum Bridge is heading into the new season full of confidence. University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football Firsts make their anticipated return to Western Tier Two on Wednesday afternoon after four years away from the division. […]
Cinderford Town defender Ismail Yakubu reflected on his professional football career with multiple trips to Wembley as an “amazing achievement.” Starting his career at Barnet, Yakubu ended up playing close to 300 games for The Bees after joining at youth level. “I was offered a pro contract at 17, which is a bit earlier than […]
Forest Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill believes “taking football to Cheltenham” was one of the best moments of his managerial career as he is on the brink of 1000 games ahead of this weekend’s clash against Southend United. Cotterill, who has been in management for 30 years, is looking forward to the occasion of reaching […]