Park Life News reporter Ben Ware was one of two goalkeeper coaches in Gloucestershire to be invited to St George’s Park to attend The FA’s ‘Developing the female GK’ event, here are five things he learned. A TROPHY IS COMING SOON The FA plan to win a trophy by 2024 in what will be the […]
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Arsenal’s Martinelli sent off: a referee’s point of view
Park Life Sport reporter and experienced FA-qualified referee Ben Ware gives his insight on Gabriel Martinelli’s dismissal in Arsenal’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Martinelli’s quick-fire double yellow card caused controversy and Arsenal fans continue to blame match officials for their players’ lack of discipline on the pitch. Within the space of five seconds, the Brazilian […]
Diogo Jota stars as Liverpool see off Leicester City and ten-man Arsenal record impressive win against Wolves as well as reaction to other Premier League matches
Liverpool recorded a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Leicester City at Anfield following a Diogo Jota double. Whilst Arsenal travelled to the Molineux Stadium and, despite Martinelli receiving a red card, were able to see out a 1-0 win. Chelsea and Brighton were due to face off this week but because of Chelsea’s involvement in the […]
Dylan Barkers signs for Gloucester City on-loan from Cheltenham Town
Gloucester City have announced the new loan-signing of Dutch midfielder Dylan Barkers from Cheltenham Town. Having signed for Cheltenham last summer from Alvechurch in the Southern Premier Central, the 21-year-old has represented the Robins on 10 occasions this season, often being deployed as a defensive midfielder, or even in the defence. Barkers was also previously […]
Forest Green Rovers ‘haven’t completed the job yet’
Forest Green Rovers defender Jordan Moore-Taylor insists his team can’t afford for complacency to set in ahead of another crucial fixture against Sutton United. Having signed from MK Dons in the summer of 2020, Moore-Taylor has gone on to represent Rovers 53 times in the league and, but for a couple of minor injuries, has […]
Sunderland fans react to humbling Cheltenham defeat
It was an historic win for Gloucestershire’s League One club as Michael Duff’s Cheltenham Town picked up a surprise three points with victory over a manager-less Sunderland AFC. Visiting supporters were far from happy with the result, with some fans cancelling their season cards after seven years and other brandishing it the most embarrassing moment […]
Forest Green Duo Scoop Double at End Of Month Awards
An excellent month in League 2 for table-toppers Forest Green Rovers was rounded off as manager Rob Edwards and goalkeeper Luke McGee both won Football League awards. The pair were named Manager of the Month and Player of the Month respectively after playing vital roles in their undefeated start to the year. Rovers won four […]
Forest Green Rovers Women new signings could feature this weekend
Forest Green Rovers Women could give debuts to new signings Antonia Breach and Lannece Hole as they face Marine Plymouth Academy Ladies this Sunday. Rovers have struggled with injuries in the past few weeks and will certainly be bolstered by their new signings as well as a recent influx of younger players in the squad. […]
We simulated the AFCON Final between Senegal and Egypt, here’s what happened
A month of football has lead to this, Senegal take on Egypt this Sunday in the final of the African Cup of Nations after Mohamed Salah’s side defeated Cameroon on penalties. What better way is there to look ahead to Sunday’s final between Liverpool and Africa’s two stars than to simulate the match over on […]
AFCON Reaction: Cameroon vs Egypt
Eqypt progressed to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations last night with a victory on penalties against Cameroon. The game finished 0-0 after extra time, before the hosts fell short, missing three consecutive penalties to crash out at the penultimate hurdle. Former Tottenham player Clinton Njie missed the decisive spot kick, with a […]









