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Jesse Marsch’s sacking came with little surprise to Leeds United supporters following their disappointing defeat to Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The American took charge of 37 games at Elland Road but had not won a Premier League game since October when they beat relegation rivals Bournemouth 4-3. He left them in 17th place, but caretaker […]
Forest Green Rovers’ Duncan Ferguson has his side playing better football but has the challenege of facing football league luminary Darren Ferguson at the New Lawn. The 51-year-old was struck by the heartbreak of League One football in his first game, back-to-back goals beyond the ninetieth minute saw the Green Devils lose all three points. […]
This weekend in the Vanarama National League North Gloucester City face Hereford in a local derby. Gloucester go into the game without a win in five, whereas The Bulls are going into the fixture in good form after back to back 2-0 wins. The Tigers find themselves in 11th three points ahead of Hereford in […]
Zak Vyner has admitted Bristol City need to “channel” their frustrations in the right way to put an end to their poor form. The Robins have won one in 13 across all competitions as they sit precariously close to the drop zone in 19th position. Vyner has featured in 12 of those games and not […]
Nigel Pearson admitted he has no “answers” to the penalty problem surrounding Bristol City ahead of their game against Birmingham City. It has 433 days since the Robins were last awarded a penalty and 720 days before that with several appeals turned down in their FA Cup game against Swansea City last Sunday. “I don’t […]
Quedgeley Wanderers midfielder Xander Howgate reveals the Glouestershire based side needs to focus on rebuilding the clubs reputation after receiving “more coverage” and “embarrassing press”. The Wanderers season went from bad to worse after first team manager at the time Michael Mayes kicked out at the Gala Wilton manager when his team conceded a last […]
Michael Flynn is set to welcome back familiar opposition in the FA Cup 3rd round, playing Leicester City in two weeks’ time. Flynn is excited for the draw as he said: “Always happy getting a Premier League team at home, Brendan Rogers is a brilliant manager, he’s had a brilliant record at Liverpool, amazing at […]
Martin Ødegaard has won the Premier League Player of the Month for November and December after helping Arsenal secure four straight wins. The Norwegian international picked up three goals and three assists over the course of the last two months, pipping Manchester United centre-forward Marcus Rashford, and fellow compatriot Erling Haaland for the award. Ødegaard […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies manager Tom Davies has described the attempted transition for the new set of players settling into the side as a positive switch. “It’s been difficult. Changing the leagues, changing the players, changing the system, and everyone getting connected and understanding that its been a learning process for everybody. “We’ve spent a lot […]
With the news that Patrick Chambers is set to take over as the Gloucester City AFC chairman, Gloucester can look to turn over a new leaf under a new ownership. The statement reads: “Patrick has been a friend of the club in recent years, and we’re delighted to have come to an agreement with him […]