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“I had to think about it a lot” – Richard Joyce on joining Evesham United after leaving Thornbury United

Richard Joyce admitted he had “a lot to think about” before making the switch from manager of Thornbury United to a coaching role at Evesham United. Joyce made the move to United in late January, describing the decision as difficult but ultimately an opportunity he could not turn down. “It was a decision I had to think about […]

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Park Life Sport Live Blog: Curtis Davies exclusive, reaction from the Indoor UK Athletics Championships and Richard Joyce’s new coaching role

Welcome to today’s Park Life Sport live blog! We will be covering all of the sporting news from in and around Gloucestershire after a busy weekend of action. We have interviews from Cheltenham Town duo Sam Sherring and Steve Cotterill following their draw to Barnet, an exclusive chat with ex-Robins defender Curtis Davies and all […]

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Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt identifies key improvement needed as team chase playoffs

Paul Collicutt has revealed one simple improvement that Bishops Cleeve need after their 2-0 victory over Bashley on Saturday. Collicutt’s 350th Southern League game ended in victory as his side continues to carve its way up the table. The Mitres sit fifth on 56 points after 28 games played and snuck into the final playoff […]

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Washed out? Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt urges “common sense” as Falmouth fixture hangs in the balance

Bishops Cleeve boss Paul Collicutt wants “common sense” from Southern League organisers as the weather threatens his side’s trip to Falmouth. The Mitres beat Bashley 2-0 on Saturday to sneak into fifth, the final playoff place in the table with 56 points after 28 games. Bishops Cleeve are still expected to make the gruelling journey […]

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Swindon Town Women manager Richard Wood reflects on ‘much better’ league performance in 2-1 triumph against Ascot United

Swindon Town Women manager Richard Wood reflected on a ‘much better’ league performance in the Reds’ bounce-back 2-1 victory against Ascot United on Sunday. Wood’s side tallied their 12th league triumph of the season away at the Racecourse Ground against seventh placed Ascot United. With victory, Town sit just one point behind the FA Women’s […]

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Cheltenham Town kit manager reflects on time at Whaddon Road so far

Cheltenham Town’s kit manager Gerry Oldham admits he still finds it difficult to call Steve Cotterill ‘gaffer’ as he’s reunited with his lifelong friend at the Robins.  Oldham was given the role at the beginning of December after receiving a phone call from the Cheltenham manager, who he played youth football with at Chiltern Rovers.   However, Oldham has seen a different side of his childhood friend since sharing a dugout with the Robins’ manager.   “I didn’t realise how much work he put […]

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Swindon Town confirm loan signing of Manchester United winger, reject proposals for forward and Michael Olakigbe turns down Brazil – Robins deadline day roundup

With the January transfer window slamming shut at 7pm, Swindon Town will be looking to add to their squad as they continue their hunt for promotion to League One. Despite just one arrival, it has been a busy Monday for the Robins. Here is the latest: James Scanlon Swindon Town have confirmed the deadline day […]

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AFC Bournemouth Lay Foundations for the Future On and Off the Pitch

AFC Bournemouth have taken a decisive step in their long-term vision to grow on and off the pitch, after unveiling plans that reaffirm the club’s ambition to cement its status in the Premier League. The Vitality Stadium is currently the smallest venue in England’s top flight, accommodating just over 11,000 fans.  The dramatic expansion that […]