On one hand is an innovative football club with sustainability at the heart of its ethos, on the other is one of Europe’s most controversial retailers – Sports Direct. Since the start of the 2021/2022 season Forest Green Rovers Women have been sponsored by the self-proclaimed UK’s No. 1 Sports Retailer with Sports Direct’s logo […]
Tag: Gloucestershire football
Gloucester City defender signs new deal with the Tigers
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 […]
“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 […]
Gloucester City’s victory at Guiseley “really pleasing” for manager James Rowe to take them seven points clear
Gloucester City AFC manager James Rowe has said that it was really pleasing for his side to come out on top in a 2-1 win at Guiseley to move seven points clear at the top of the National League North. City were left frustrated in the first half, with few chances being made, relying on […]
Playoff chasers and Wembley dreamers: The Gloucestershire Football Roundup
There was plenty of footballing action across Gloucestershire this weekend, from the EFL down to non-league. Here’s a brief rundown of the key results. Southend United 0-2 Cheltenham Town The Robins bounced back from Tuesday’s home defeat to Grimsby Town with a comfortable win on the road at Southend. George Lloyd and Liam Sercombe netted […]