Gloucester City vice captain Joe Hanks admits his side “haven’t been good enough” after having their departure from the National League North confirmed. The Tigers welcomed Chester to the Tiger Turf stadium for a must-win game for the club to have chance of survival. A thin layer of hope soon turned to despair as the […]
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West Brom Women head coach demands more from Stoke City bet365 Stadium defeat
West Bromwich Albion Women head coach Siobhan Hodgetts-Still believes the “fine margins” lead to defeat against Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium on Sunday. The Baggies went ahead early in the game as Delphi Cole tapped home a corner at the back post, a strike that was cancelled out by two Stoke goals in the […]
‘First in Europe’ – The pioneers using Cheltenham Festival-winning racehorses to educate and inspire young minds
Greatwood Charity’s head of communications, Sasha Thorbek, says the charity were the trailblazers in using retired racehorses to educate young people. Founded in 1998, Greatwood initially sought to rescue and rehabilitate former racehorses that had fallen into neglect due to a lack of support from the industry. Based in Marlborough, the charity now aims to […]
“It’s redemption” – University of Gloucestershire men’s volleyball star sends warning call to University of Worcester ahead of Varsity clash
Men’s volleyball outside-hitter Xander Howgate has sent a stern warning to the University of Gloucestershire’s arch-rivals, the University of Worcester ahead of their grudge Varsity match next week. The sides will cross swords on the volleyball court, where UoG are hoping to redeem themselves after last year’s heartache defeat. “I’m buzzing for it, after last […]
Son of ex-Cheltenham Town striker set to return to England as UEFA Champions League quarter-finals drawn
Mark Bellingham‘s son Jude will return to England for the first time in a Real Madrid shirt when they take on Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final. Cheltenham-born Eric Dier, currently on-loan Bayern Munich will play in England again after leaving Tottenham Hotspur for the German giants in January – Bayern face Arsenal. Dier’s […]
Former Forest Green manager Ian Burchnall on early career in Scandinavia, managing Rovers at League One level, and getting Wolves call from Gary O’Neil
From Accrington to Antwerp, and Morecambe to Molineux. The journey since leaving Forest Green has had quite the rise for former boss Ian Burchnall. In the space of 12 months, he’s swapped the pressure cooker of first-team manager in Gloucestershire to the coaching staff of one of the Premier League’s most astute sides with Wolves. […]
LIVE: Galopin Des Champs Wins The Cheltenham Gold Cup, Race Reaction and More
The big day is finally here, it is the final day of the festival and Gold Cup Day! After a very successful day one and two for trainer Willie Mullins he had no winners yesterday with a return to form for British trained horses. There were two winners for Dan Skelton and one for Paul […]
How whisper over a table in The Bank House sparked a movement in the University of Gloucestershire’s Tennis club
“I’ve always faced men and their opinions on me. And most of the time it’s underestimation” explained Ella Hollingworth, one of the University of Gloucestershire’s Tennis Club’s latest and most active members. In fact, despite only joining the club in October, it was her idea to launch Women in Tennis as the leading campaign for […]
Opinion: Why the Euro 2024 Play-offs are Rob Page’s last chance as Cymru manager
Cymru face Finland in the semi-final of the Euro 2024 play-offs on March 21. If Cymru are to lose it would be the first major tournament the nation hasn’t made since 2018 and likely the end of Rob Page’s tenure as manager. Cymru are set for the play-offs after a poor Euro’s qualifying campaign. Despite […]
Jamie Snowden makes bold Cheltenham Festival prediction as England seek to strike back against Willie Mullins and Ireland in Ryanair
Jamie Snowden says he’s confident that Ga Law can spring a surprise in the Grade One Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon. The eight-year-old took fifth in the race last March, but in his preparation run, he fell at the last fence at Doncaster. Ga Law’s preparation has been much smoother this time […]