Cheltenham Town Ladies’ FA Cup run came to a dramatic end on Sunday as they were beaten 6-5 on penalties by Southampton Women following a 3-3 draw after extra time. The two sides are separated by just goal difference in the league, and the visitors, eight-time winners of the FA Cup, took the lead early […]
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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 […]
Alfie May invigorated and has drawn praise after move to ‘number 10’ role for Cheltenham Town in League One
Robins forward Alfie May has impressed in League One after adapting his role to play as an attacking midfielder. Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff and Gloucestershire Live reporter Jon Palmer have both heaped plaudits on the natural striker for his attitude and star performances from the midfield this season. “He’s had a great run of […]
Former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith takes Norwich City job just eight days after sacking
Norwich City have appointed former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith just eight days after he was relieved of his duties. Smith has taken little to no time off during his sacking, quickly returning to the managerial front managing to not even miss a Premier League game. The Canaries sacked Daniel Farke just hours after their […]
“He’s grown and matured massively as a person and a player”: Michael Duff praised new playmaker as he previewed Cheltenham Town’s FA Cup replay against Gillingham
Michael Duff was full of plaudits for Alfie May during Monday’s press conference, and appreciated the way in which the striker has adapted his game to play the ‘number 10’ role for the Robins. An injury crisis that has seen attacking midfielders Callum Wright and Taylor Perry, loanees from Leicester City and Wolves respectively, side-lined […]
Coventry Salvation Army Chaplain Martyn Evans explains how Bristol City donation has impacted the hostel after recent delivery
Bristol City have played 23 away games in 2021 and are one of the first sports clubs in the area to start giving consistent donations to charities after continuing their foodbank support scheme. The Robins have been giving leftover food from away match hotels to local charities all over the country since the Coronavirus pandemic […]
Dominant Cheltenham Town Ladies put four past Liskeard Athletic Women and progress to the Second Round of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup
Cheltenham Town Ladies beat Liskeard Athletic Women 4-0 in comfortable fashion, at The Corinium Stadium, to progress to the Second Round of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup. A brace from forward Jade Grove, plus goals from Georgie-Marie Barbour-Gresham and Lacy-Jai Liggett won the First Round tie for the Robins and completed a dominant performance at […]
Dean Smith: Norwich City appoint former Aston Villa boss as manager
Norwich City have appointed former Aston Villa and Brentford boss Dean Smith as their new manager on a contract until July 2023. The Premier League club sacked Daniel Farke just hours after their first win of the season against Brentford on Saturday, November 6, whilst Smith was relieved of his duties at Aston Villa just […]
Cheltenham Town’s Matty Blair on the ‘uncontrollable’ emotion of scoring a 91st minute equaliser against Sheffield Wednesday, his late brother’s favourite team
Matty Blair has opened up about his impassioned celebration after scoring a 91st minute equalising goal against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. The Owls were the team his late brother, Ross Blair, supported before his tragic death in 2017. “It was uncontrollable,” said Blair. “The excitement of scoring, the making up for the own goal and […]
LATEST: Tottenham in advanced negotiations with former Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus manager Antonio Conte
After sacking Nuno Espirito Santo this morning from his role as head coach, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and managing director Fabio Paratici are moving quickly with their efforts to secure a replacement, with talks between the club and Antonio Conte at an advanced stage. Football.London state the Italian is expected to be appointed as manager […]