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Luca Vignes believes University of Gloucestershire Men’s football  3’s can take momentum into the league after a convincing victory over their own fifth team. 

The goalkeeper was part of an inspiring performance which saw the team advance to the next round of the Western Conference Trophy after they cruised to a 10-1 victory against University of Gloucestershire Men’s 5’s at Plock Court.  Benji Areli and Fansu Sonko both scored impressive hattricks, with Borough, Starr, Rycroft and an own goal also adding to the scoresheet to book their place […]

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Quarter-final place justified – UoG vice-captain Adam Smith after penalty drama against St Mary’s 

Vice-captain Adam Smith believes University of Gloucestershire Men’s football fully deserved their victory over St Mary’s 1’s.  Nassim Chehmani’s shootout save saw UoG reach the next round of the National Trophy, after Jimmy Faulks’ last-minute equaliser took the game to penalties after a 1-1 at Plock Court.  Oakley James, Alan Mindock, Jimmy Faulks, Jax Hunt and Callum Bridge all successfully converted to secure a place in the quarter-finals.   “It was a […]

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Tamworth midfield prospect on academy journey, injury setback and hopes for the future 

For a lot of youth players, the footballing adventure begins with a ball at their feet and a dream of playing and performing at the highest level possible.  But for 18-year-old Rueben Johnson, that journey started through playing with his dad in the garden before progressing through grassroot football, academy experiences and now currently the men’s non-league.  “I started when […]