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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Vanarama National League confirms 2021/22 season start date
Gloucester City have a start date for their next campaign, as it was confirmed today that the 2021/22 Vanarama National League North will commence on August 14th. Due to Covid-19, the 2020/21 National League North season was ruled as null and void, which was greatly disappointing for the Tigers, who were five points clear at […]
“Unluckiest club in the history of football” – Gloucester City co-chairman Alex Petheram on season null-and-void verdict
Despite Gloucester City being sat top of the National League North for the majority of the season, the club were having to constantly look over the shoulder – not for other teams on their tail for the title – but for the worldwide pandemic which eventually halted what was a great season for the Gloucestershire […]
“We’ve done all the hard work until January time for no reason” – Bernard Mensah on Gloucester City’s cancelled season
Gloucester City striker Bernard Mensah feels “disappointed” in the FA Alliance Committee’s decision to reject the mini-league proposal. While the decision still requires the FA Council’s approval, it’s likely that this spells the end of Gloucester City’s promotion hopes for this season. This comes after National League North and South clubs voted 24-19 in favour […]
The National League could be voted null and void – here are the pros and cons for doing so
Clubs across Steps One and Two of the National League, including Gloucester City, are currently voting on whether to null and void the ongoing league campaign. It comes as the government’s ‘Winter Survival Package’ only offers loan payments, despite clubs being promised grant funding to help deal with losses incurred by a lack of supporters […]
“It’s all unravelled” – Gloucester City Co-Chairman on Covid-19 and the National League
Gloucester City will travel to face Alfreton Town on Tuesday in the National League North amidst much controversy. COVID-19 has disrupted the last year of non-league football, and now threatens to null and void a second successive season. Gloucester Co-Chairman Alex Petherham believes a further suspension, or even cancellation, of the season would be catastrophic. […]
Gloucester City co-chairman Alex Petheram denies reports that a vote will decide the fate of National League season
Gloucester City co-chairman Alex Petheram has denied reports that a vote will take place today to determine whether to void the National League season. It has been widely rumoured that National League chiefs are going to vote on the future of the current campaign after the large majority of clubs refused to accept a governmental […]
“When I joined the main thing was to enjoy my football again… I have been able to do that” – Matt McClure
Matt McClure has been around for over 10 years now but the striker feels he has finally found his feet at Gloucester City. McClure has scored 10 goals in 9 games in the National League North making him the leading goalscorer in the league. Starting his career at Wycombe Wanderers, McClure has played in League […]
Delighted Matt McClure speaks on his start at Gloucester City
Matt McClure has enjoyed a prolific start to life at Gloucester City scoring 12 goals in his first 16 league games. The striker joined from Maidstone United in January and has looked to have found his feet at Meadow Park. McClure has scored 10 goals in 9 league games this season for the National League […]
“I’m happy to be proven wrong” The other bundesliga’s Simon Clark buzzing with AFC Gloucester start to the season
Gloucester City’s 2-1 win away at AFC Guiseley over the weekend took them 7 points clear at the top of the National League North, in what for many Tigers fans could only be described as a dream start. James’s Rowe’s side have gone unbeaten through the first 9 games of the season, scoring more goals […]