The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Welcome to Christmas Day – if you are a horse racing fan that is! Fans from the UK, Ireland and beyond all join together as over 200,000 people flock to Prestbury Park for four days of excitement that only Cheltenham Festival can deliver. Constitution Hill is looking to regain his title in the Champion Hurdle […]
Bishop’s Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt was left disappointed after some decisions didn’t fall his side’s way after they suffered defeat in Cornwall. “We went there Saturday it was a hard game for both sides, unfortunately two decisions have cost me a game of football.” Cleeve lost their first game of the new year as their […]
“I loved it there, finances were tight when we were playing but every other week it felt like playing a championship game. “The crowd are excellent, I have a good rapport with them, got a lot of respect with them, and it’s a club I like to see doing well.” Cheltenham Town manager Michael Flynn […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies were suited and booted ready for action on the weekend as they travelled to face AFC Wimbledon Women, but sudden turn of events saw the game called off due to ground conditions a very late decision was made after the ladies were just about to step onto the field for warm ups. […]
Bristol City Assistant head coach Chris Hogg claims they need to “earn the right” to beat Millwall ahead of the match on Tuesday night. With a break from competitive Championship football, Bristol City are using the time to reflect and refine ahead of their return to action on Tuesday. “It does feel strange, I’m not […]
Bristol City’s Zak Vyner says his side are ‘raring to go’ ahead of their midweek clash against Millwall that could be vital for their playoff hopes. City have had a brief 11 day break from action due to FA Cup fixtures, but with three points currently between the Robins and the playoffs Vyner emphasised the […]
Oxford United midfielder Leah Burridge praised her teammates for their ruthlessness in front of goal as they ran out 3-0 winners at Gwalia United. The U’s now move up to third leapfrogging Exeter City in the National League south. Burridge said: “It was a really good performance from us today, clean sheet, Phoebie scored some […]
“Abuse will not be tolerated” says Steve Cotterill as sexist abuse was directed towards female referee during Forest Green Rovers victory. During the second half of Saturdays National League matchup between Rovers and Maidenhead United, an unfortunate stoppage took place as referee, Abigail Bryne was seen heading towards the touchline. Bryne, who was officiating her […]
Gloucester City manager Mike Cook felt his side were second best after 2-1 home defeat to play-off rivals Walton and Hersham, which ended their 12-game unbeaten streak in the process. “I think they had the better chances so that’s a little disappointing, overall they’ve probably done enough to win it I think. We just needed […]
Forest Green Rovers manager, Steve Cotterill, says his side have no “entitlement” in their aim for promotion back to the Football League. Rovers picked up their first win in four games with a 2-0 victory over strugglers Maidenhead United at The New Lawn in the National League on Saturday. “I’m really pleased with and for […]