The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Gloucester based professional boxer Jay ‘The Kid’ Pitman says he “Can’t wait to fight in his home city”, as he prepares for his second professional bout. “I can’t wait, it’s the first pro show in Gloucester in about 8 years so the atmosphere is going to be unreal. It’s a really special event to be […]
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. […]
“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 […]
The preparations have well and truly began for the Cheltenham festival week which begins in EIGHT days’ time. For the pubs and bars of the town centre they would of started their preparations months ago. Montpellier Wine bar general manager Julie Rains gave an insight on how her bar prepares for the festival in March: […]
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 […]
This Wednesday the University of Gloucestershire Women’s Football 2’s will look to extend their unbeaten start to their Aldi Women’s Western Tier 3 campaign. UOG will make a short trip down the M5 to face the University of West England’s 2’s at Lockleaze, as they continue to push for the league title, sitting just six […]
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 […]