Gloucester City have announced that defender Jack James has signed a new deal to stay at Meadow Park until 2023. The 21-year-old has been with the Tigers since 2019 since making the move west from Braintree Town. Taking to Twitter, the Republic of Ireland Under-19 international expressed his delight at securing his short-term future in […]
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Tuffley Rovers confirm Richard Cox as new first team manager
Hellenic League Premier Division side Tuffley Rovers AFC have confirmed the appointment of Richard Cox as their new permanent first team manager. Cox had been holding the role on an interim basis since Mark Pritchett resigned as manager in August 2020. The appointment came after Cox was unanimously selected by the club’s Executive Committee following a […]
Sky and BBC to show the FA Women’s Super League in new ‘Landmark deal’
The Women’s Super League will be broadcast on free-to-air TV for the first time as the BBC secure a three-year Broadcast deal. Starting next season, the WSL will now be shown across Sky Sports and the BBC in a landmark deal for women’s football. It is the first time that the WSL has been sold […]
Cheltenham League chairman John Hunt: “Grassroots football is a dying trend”
Cheltenham League chairman John Hunt has admitted that there is a fight to save local football as they try to recover from a second successive voided season. Gloucestershire clubs were left disappointed earlier this month as the Gloucestershire FA announced their decision to abandon the league season once again due to the coronavirus pandemic. This […]
Leeds United and Scotland great Peter Lorimer dies, aged 74
Leeds United’s all time top-scorer Peter Lorimer has sadly passed away at the age of 74 after battling with a long-term illness. The Scotland international netted an impressive 238 goals in 705 appearances for the Elland Road side during his 23 years at the club. As well as being their top-scorer, Lorimer also became Leeds’ […]
Champions League Quarter Final Draw: Manchester City and Liverpool face tough opposition
The last eight of the Champions League has been drawn. There are three English sides left in the competition, the strongest representation across the quarter finals. Embed from Getty Images Manchester City have been drawn against Borussia Dortmund as Pep Guardiola looks to bring a first Champions League title to the Etihad Stadium. 2012 winners […]
Responding after Barrow, managing fatigue, goalkeepers England call-up and dealing with Gary Neville’s praise: Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff ahead of Salford City at home
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff has been speaking to the press ahead of their home tie against Salford City on afternoon. The Robins come into this key clash on the back of a disappointing 2-0 loss to Barrow on Tuesday night. Read what he had to say in his press conference on Thursday morning. Why […]
“Stronger Punishments” needed for abusing match officials according to Gloucestershire Referee Secretary Martin Pates
The Gloucestershire FA’s Referee Secretary Martin Pates believes stronger punishments are needed at grassroots level for players that abuse match officials. Last season there were 77 reported incidents of assaults against referee’s and other match officials, of which 15 were left unproven. This has led to authorities pleading for a greater deterrent to reduce the […]
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff describes his side’s second half performance against Barrow A.F.C as “rubbish”
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff was left deeply frustrated with his team’s second half display against Barrow A.F.C as they fell to a 2-0 defeat. The Robins were poor defensively and conceded two disappointing goals – one in each half – but it was the overall performance in the second 45 minutes that annoyed the 43-year-old most. “I was more disappointed with the second half than […]
Football v Transphobia launch 2021 Week of Action
The Football v Transphobia 2021 week of action will be taking place from March 24-31, ending on Transgender Day of Visibility. This is the third season that the FvT panel will be taking specific action on transphobia in the game. RELATED: Football V Homophobia Youth Panel Launch 2021 Month Of Action They will be active […]