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 […]
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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 […]
Champions League: Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in pole position to advance to the quarter-finals
Premier League leaders Manchester City take on Borussia Monchengladbach tonight in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-finals clash City won the away tie 2-0 with Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus on the scoresheet but tonight’s fixture will not be taking place at the Ethiad due to COVID restrictions. Instead, the Citizens travel to […]
Barcelona ease past Huesca as Lionel Messi equals Xavi’s all-time appearance record
Barcelona scored four goals to dismantle SD Huesca as Lionel Messi scored twice and tied Xavi for Barcelona’s all-time appearance record. Embed from Getty Images The Argentine’s 767th appearance brings him level with the iconic Spaniard in his 17th season with the Catalan club. His 27th goal of the season brings his overall tally to […]
Cheltenham Town vs Barrow Preview: Michael Duff’s Men Look To Extend Lead At Top Of League Two
Cheltenham Town will be looking to extend their lead at the top of League Two as they take on Barrow at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium on Tuesday night (7pm). The encounter will be the first meeting between the two clubs at Whaddon Road in the Football League. The Robins will be looking to build on their […]
Former Forest Green Rovers Keeper Robert Sanchez Earns Spain Call-Up
Former Forest Green Rovers loanee Robert Sanchez has been called up to the Spanish national team replacing Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Brighton goalkeeper has been called up by Luis Enrique for Spain’s 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers versus Greece, Georgia and Kosovo. Sanchez is one of three goalkeepers to feature in the squad joining David […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies Midfielder: “What is life without fun, friends and family?”
Cheltenham Town Ladies midfielder Charlotte Criddle admits, it has been difficult balancing teaching and playing football while dealing with effects of a global pandemic. They return against Portsmouth Women on April 4 in the Vitality Women’s FA Cup second round. It’s been three months since the Robinesses last played. Criddle has been struggling with all […]
Wolves boss Nuno Espírito Santo recalls brief spell working with Liverpool star at Rio Ave
Wolves manager Nuno Espírito Santo has discussed his personal history with Liverpool midfielder Fabinho ahead of their Premier League clash on Monday Night Football. The Brazilian has deputised at centre-back for the majority of this season following injuries to the likes of Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip. A recent return to his […]
Mark Cooper relieved with Forest Green win after overcoming late Harrogate Town scare
Forest Green Rovers head coach Mark Cooper was relieved that his promotion-chasing side managed to survive a late scare to beat Harrogate Town 2-1 at the Innocent New Lawn on Saturday. Rovers welcomed Simon Weaver’s Harrogate to Nailsworth on Saturday afternoon in a bid to climb up to first place in League Two. Goals from […]