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The former Toronto JR Argos defensive co-ordinator has made the trip across the pond this year and has now recently signed for the reigning British American Football Champions, the Bristol Aztecs, “To put it simply, I feel honoured to be recruited by a team with such lofty expectations, they’re the reigning champs and to most […]
Cheltenham Town manager Steve Cotterill has insisted his side will not become complacent as the EFL League Two season enters its closing stages. Cheltenham Town sit 18th in League Two with a tally of 38 points after 35 games. The Robins sit 10 points above the relegation places. With 11 games to go, Cotterill has […]
“It’s been a whirlwind, to be honest,” says Ben Richards-Everton after forced retirement due to consistent knee problems. The 34-year-old joined Gloucester City at the start of the 2024-25 season but faced recurring injury struggles. “It’s been quite emotional for the first couple of weeks; I’m just starting to come to terms with it, and I’m seeing the benefits on my body.” Ex-footballers often tend to miss the routine and the matchday feeling, and Richards-Everton explained the […]
Speaking during the week of the Cheltenham Festival, Dene Stansall claimed the toll on horses across British racing is far greater than many members of the public realise, with two Horse deaths already taking place at the start of the festival (Hansard and HMS Seahorse). A statement from Cheltenham racecourse regarding Hansard: "While running on […]
Russ Penn has praised Steve Cotterill for the remarkable turnaround he has overseen at Cheltenham Town, guiding them from 24th to 18th and out of the relegation zone. On their progress, former fan favourite Penn shared his thoughts on the transformation. “He’s a Cheltenham Town legend with a great history and a great managerial career,” Penn said. […]
Gloucester Hartpury’s Nel Metcalfe believes the battle of the top of the table is yet to heat up ahead of their Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) clash against Saracens at the StoneX on Sunday. The two teams are tied on 55 points each and almost 20 points ahead of third in a clear two horse race […]
Horse Racing Consultant Dene Stansall has prompted punters to think of the Cheltenham Festival from a different perspective before Gold Cup day begins. Even though the Animal Aid campaigner believes horse racing should be banned, the former punter is certain that spectators can place better bets if they understand the horses running. The ex-racehorse owner […]
Former Forest Green Rovers striker Callum Morton “enjoyed” his time in Gloucestershire despite it being a “difficult period” in his career. The 26-year-old spent half a season at Rovers whilst on loan from Salford City in which he scored four goals in all competitions in 15 games which included a brace against Crawley Town. David […]
Follow live updates, race results and reports from Thursday’s action at Cheltenham Racecourse as Gold Cup Day gets underway at 13:20 with the JCB Triumph Hurdle. 13:20 – JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) Winner – Apolon De Charne (50/1) Willie Mullins secured yet another Cheltenham victory in the first race of Gold Cup Friday as […]
Horse Racing Consultant Dene Stansall has challenged the industry’s popular rhetoric that thoroughbreds are well cared for by owners and trainers. The Animal Aid campaigner has claimed that ex-racehorses are “nervous wrecks” after the conclusion of their career, and need retraining to avoid serious medical and physical problems. Two horses have been fatally injured at […]