The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
It was the FA Cup first round draw on Sunday and three local teams featured in the pool. Although unlucky for some, it was Cheltenham Town that was represented by ball 13, and managed to draw AFC Wimbledon away. These two sides faced each other twice last season, with Cheltenham being undefeated in the fixtures, […]
This current Bishop’s Cleeve side is arguably the best in the team’s history, running away to their highest ever Southern League Division One finish last season. Despite changes in leadership with the former captain departing, the tier 8 side is continuing to rise, reaching the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy for the first […]
The Cricket World Cup is well and truly underway with some big results coming in since the tournament began on Thursday. Reigning champions England were humiliated in their first match as they were well beaten by New Zealand who won by nine wickets. Jos Buttler’s side put up a score of 282 which could have […]
Former Portsmouth, West Ham and Burnley midfielder Matt Taylor was in a positive mood despite Shrewsbury Town not scoring in their fourth League One game in a row. Shrewsbury Town had to settle for a point this weekend against Charlton despite putting in a dominant performance. Salop had 15 shots, with eight of those being […]
It is no secret that the North American League of Legends (LCS) scene has been struggling as of late. As a business, the LCS is failing and has been for a long time, every new development only paints a more worrying picture for the financial stability and overall future of League of Legends Esports in […]
Following the recent news that all UK gambling companies will ban footballers, celebrities, and other social media influencers from advertising on their platforms, should we have already had a complete ban of all betting promoting in sport such as shirt sponsorships and media advertisements? Why has it taken so long? Throughout the years gambling has held […]
It was revealed earlier this month that Cheltenham Town FC have the fourth least amount of money spent on agent fees in League One, with only Morcambe, Exeter and Accrington Stanley having less. The Robin’s have spent £79,811 on agents and intermediaries’ fees for player transactions in the year from February the first 2022, to […]
Erling Haaland has not been in England too long but it is clear that he could go on to be the greatest striker in Premier League history. The Norwegian forward has undoubtedly set the Premier League on fire this season. The goal machine has a fantastic scoring record, with 48 goals in 42 games in […]
After the Cheltenham Festival was staged behind closed doors in 2021, the fans returned to Cheltenham in 2022 in their droves as it broke records in terms of attendance. Dr Charles Afriyie from the University of Gloucestershire conducted a survey of the festival and stated that the economic impact of the 2022 festival was almost […]
Galopin des Champs justified favouritism to land the sport’s biggest prize of the Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival. Paul Townend timed his ride to perfection to calmly pass Bravemansgame and power up the hill to secure a third victory for himself and Willie Mullins in the sport’s prestigious event. The King George winner Bravemansgame […]