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Tom Needham states “it’s going to be a tester this weekend” ahead of Royal Wootton Bassett Town Ladies clash

Forest Green Rovers Womens assistant manager, Tom Needham hopes his side can “get back on track right away” after a series of postponements. The team are sixth in the table in their first season in the South West Regional Women’s Football League and are preparing to play their first game since their 3-1 victory over […]

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Manchester City captain Steph Houghton signs contract extension

With her contract due to expire this year, Manchester City Women’s captain Steph Houghton has signed a contract extension, claiming it was one of the easiest decisions she’s ever made. Despite the length of the contract not being announced, City have said that the 33-year-old has committed her “immediate future” to the club. Since joining […]

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Wednesday night football roundup: West Ham back in the top four, Chelsea through to Carabao Cup final and El Clasico Super Cup thriller.

Last night saw plenty of football across Europe, with several top clubs in action in cup competitions, as well as West Ham finally hosting Norwich City in the Premier League. Here’s your report of all of last night’s games: West Ham 2-0 Norwich city West Ham climbed back into the top four last night with […]

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Senior Charities Cup Round of 16 draw: Behemoths clash as Division One North and South leaders meet

Cheltenham Association Football League have announced the draw for the next round of the Senior Charities Cup and one tournament favourite will meet an early cup exit. Whaddon United v Cheltenham Civil Service Reserves is the cream of the draw, with the respective leaders of the top two leagues facing each other in a big […]

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“The communication has to be better”: The Times’ Henry Winter believes VAR has its place but lacks proper application.

Whilst the application of VAR in its current form has failed to convince the masses, is the system itself the issue? Having an advanced video system that allows the game to reach fairer and more consistent outcomes should have brought clarity and vindication to fans and players that have been hard done by in the […]

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Cheltenham Civil Service face Woolaston: “We haven’t had a result there in four years, we’re due one.”

Cheltenham Civil Service manager Stephen Holend admits that a trip to Woolaston is always difficult as he looks ahead to a tough battle this weekend. Civis sit first in Northern Senior Division One, having an unbeaten start to the season. They face Woolaston this weekend as they look to continue their title charge after the […]

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Chelsea transfer news: potential Emerson recall, Rudiger contract talks and swooping in for Adama Traore

Although Chelsea haven’t been heavily linked with any big names during the January transfer window, expect to still see plenty of movement from within Stamford Bridge. We managed to speak with Football London reporter Bobby Vincent to get the latest from the Blues. A recall for Emerson? With Ben Chilwell out for the season with […]

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Gloucestershire well represented in FA Cup third round despite lack of local club presence

Gloucestershire were still well represented in the third round of the FA Cup last weekend, despite the absence of the county’s two professional clubs Forest Green Rovers and Cheltenham Town. Former Gloucester City man Akwasi Asante made headlines as he found the net for Chesterfield in the 5-1 loss to reigning European champions Chelsea at […]