News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
Forest Green Rovers discovered their National League Play Off semi-final opponent last night as Southend United defeated Rochdale in a seven-goal thriller at Spotland. Rovers will take on the Shrimpers at The New Lawn on Wednesday the 22nd of May with a place in the final at Wembley up for grabs. On the two occasions […]
Third year winger Rory Hunt was awarded the Manager’s Player of the Season at the University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football awards on Wednesday night. Hunt played a pivotal role in helping the side secure the Western Tier 3A title and the club’s first promotion in over five years. Despite winning the prestigous honor, the 21-year-old […]
Bishop’s Cleeve Development manager Alex Cheal believes his side are capable of competing in Hellenic Division One, despite narrowly missing out on promotion in the play-offs. Cleeve were defeated 2-0 by Swindon Supermarine Development in one of the Hellenic Division Two semi-finals, missing out on promotion to Step Six. It was a game in which […]
Forest Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill remains uncertain on the fitness of Liam Sercombe and Tom Knowles ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Woking. Midfielder Sercombe was substituted at half time in the midweek goalless draw at Ebbsfleet where as winger Knowles was not included in the squad after starting last weekend’s defeat at Braintree Town. […]
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland this morning with the three English clubs discovering their opponents for their first knock-out matches. After finishing in the top eight of the inaugural Champions League league phase, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Liverpool all automatically qualified for the last 16 of the […]
Gloucestershire Men’s Football Ones moved to the top of the Western 3A table with acomfortable 3-1 victory over Exeter University Fours at Plock Court on Wednesday afternoon. Goals from Callum Bridge, Macsen Rhys-Williams and Rory Hunt saw Gloucester move to thesummit for the first time this season. They will have the opportunity to secure the […]
University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football Manager Ivor Gumm wants his player’s to take inspiration from one of England’s all time greatest strikers. Gumm was coached by Jimmy Greaves during his youth career and feels his side need to work on their wastefulness in front of goal. “How the score was only 2-0 I’ll never know […]
Forest Green Rovers manager Steve Cotterill is aware of the threats Braintree Town possess and believes their league position is not a true reflection of their qualities. The visitors to The New Lawn this weekend currently sit 20th in the table and last season were promoted from the National League South via the playoffs. “Dangerous. […]
University of Gloucestershire’s Men’s Football Twos were defeated in their opening BUCS Western fixture 4-3 by a ruthless Exeter Fifths side at Plock Court. A brace from Callum Bridge and a goal from winger Jack Wilcox was not enough for Gloucester as a late penalty from Exeter rewarded them with all three points. The result […]
Good morning and welcome to the Park Life Sport live blog, covering a range of sports in and around the Gloucestershire area. We have quotes from both Cheltenham Town’s and Bristol Rovers’ press conferences as they look ahead to facing Morecambe and Birmingham City respectively this weekend. We will also have previews for Forest Green […]