The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
James Mortimer-Jones, Cirencester Town manager, says it is ‘frustrating’ to have so many games postponed due to the weather. “I could see a good reason that they could have called this one off today even though it wasn’t waterlogged. Pitch has been checked and currently we are GAME ON so get yourself down! Showing the […]
Gloucester City continued their promotion push over the weekend with a 5-0 thrashing of Winchester City. It wouldn’t have been possible without player-of-the-match Harry Pinchard controlling the midfield, making it easy for his teammates. The Welshman set the benchmark early on when he put the Tigers ahead in just six minutes, and was crucial to […]
Gala Wilton’s new joint head coach, Harrison Ward, has teamed up with Gloucester City chairman, Colin Taylor’s son, Josh Taylor, to guide the Gloucestershire side away from relegation danger. Ward, 31, commented on being paired with Josh and what the future may bring, “Josh is a really good coach from what I can see, he’s […]
While Thornbury Town manager Richard Joyce is disappointed to lose star striker Callum Chambers, he also sees the positives in players moving up the football pyramid. Southern Premier Division One South team Larkhall Athletic signed Chambers last month, who scored 17 goals in 28 games. It is quite a tally to lose at any level, […]
Cirencester Town boss James Mortimer-Jones believed his team could have done better in possession after their 4-3 home defeat to Roman Glass St. George. Despite the seven-goal thriller, Mortimer-Jones felt like his side could have done more, “It was a crazy game but we’re disappointed with our performance.” Harrison Reeves gave the Centurions the lead […]
Swansea City manager Luke Williams believes that Bristol City can become genuine play-off contenders under their “brilliant” head coach Liam Manning. Following the Swans’ smash and grab 1-0 win at Ashton Gate on Sunday, the Robins’ former academy boss (2017-2019) praised the progress that the club have made since Manning was appointed as head coach […]
Swansea City boss Luke Williams believes that a change in shape may benefit his side ahead of hosting Sheffield Wednesday this week after a 1-0 win away to Bristol City on Sunday. “It is another huge test; they have a brilliant manager (Danny Röhl) that is really in tune with his team. They are a […]
Gloucester City boss Mike Cook has expressed his excitement after Elis Watts grabbed his first goal for the club against Basingstoke Town after signing from Hungerford Town last month. Watts scored a fantastic goal from well outside of the box, as the spoils were shared in a 1-1 draw in the Southern Football League, Premier […]
A disappointed Michael Flynn began his verdict of Cheltenham Town’s 2-0 defeat away to Fleetwood Town with a sigh: “I just thought we didn’t create. Even if we had 10 strikers in the box, we probably would have over or under hit the cross today, or hit the first man,” The Robins finished the game […]
Bristol City head coach Liam Manning believes that the Robins are making progress, despite a poor attacking display in their 1-0 defeat by Swansea City on Sunday. The Reds had 19 shots in the loss, 16 of which were taken within the box, and also had 36 touches in the opposition’s penalty area, but could […]