Gloucestershire Northern Senior League managers call for changes to be made surrounding the promotion play-off system following Chalford AFC’s disappointment last season. Last season saw Ben Powell’s Chalford do the unthinkable, winning the GNSL Division One unbeaten and claimed the Reg Davis Memorial Cup with a memorable 3-2 win over Dursley Town. Chalford won 30 […]
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Port Vale v Cheltenham Town: Darrell Clarke wants to thank Valiant support
Darrell Clarke wants to use Saturdays League one match against Port Vale to say goodbye to his former fans as Cheltenham Town travel to Vale Park. Clarke was let go by Vale back in April after he only managed two wins in 18 League One matches despite leading the club to promotion the season before. […]
What is causing the referee shortage in grassroots football?
The number of referees in football has seen a drop in recent years, with many local leagues struggling to have enough officials for the weekend games. This could be due to suffering abuse from players, not having enough time to officiate or simply not having enough interest in the first place. After all, why would […]
AFC Kempsey and Montpellier tipped to run rampant in this season’s Cheltenham League
Cheltenham Association Football League expert Rob Morrison has predicted AFC Kempsey and Montpellier dominance in the current CAFL campaigns. Morrison is the league website’s administrator whilst refereeing when he is called upon, as well as being the president of Cheltenham Civil Service. He also reports for Severn Sport, providing a roundup on a bi-weekly basis […]
Coney Hill Vs Stroud Rugby – 21/10/23 Preview
Stroud Rugby make the short trip down to Cheltenham to play Coney Hill in the Counties 2 Tribute Gloucestershire North. Both sides arrive into match week six line of stern in the league table sat fifth and sixth respectively with Coney Hill the benefactor. Coney Hill went on an impressive run of four wins in […]
All eyes on Southampton game for UoG men’s second team after ‘humbling’ Bath defeat
The University of Gloucestershire men’s football team are looking to bounce back to winning ways after a ‘humbling experience’ to begin the season off with. It wasn’t the greatest of starts for the Cheltenham based team after they lost heavily in their opening game of the season 4-0 to the University of Bath. Central midfielder […]
Old Patesians RFC Head Coach Dave Parry speaks out over safety concerns in tackling: “We will empower them”
There has been a storm brewing that has encompassed almost all of Rugby, and this revolves around the safety of the sport. Old Patesians Head Coach Dave Parry believes his club has it right and much of Rugby has been stigmatised by select individuals: “I think rugby is one of those sports where you either […]
“I feel like I’ve let the team down” leisure park closure having detrimental effects on UOG Tennis captain Oli Lewis
Third year student, Oli Lewis and captain of Tennis society has put the blame on himself despite not doing anything wrong after closure to facilities in Gloucester have paused their chance to play and prepare themselves for tournaments. “Even though it’s out of my control, I still promised them training, matches and I can’t provide […]
Meet UoG’s newest keeper, Ella Hayward-Crosweller on, her journey, women’s football and mental health: “You don’t know what people are going through”
Second year Criminology student Ella Hayward-Crosweller has dusted off her gloves and is ready to re-enter the fray of football after a year and a half out injured, but how did she get here? Ella started her career at The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid, being there for eight seasons starting from the under […]
University of Gloucestershire goalkeeper Ella Hayward-Crosweller dusts off gloves and gears up for new challenge: “Hopefully we can spark a change in women’s football at uni”
Ella Hayward-Crosweller made her league debut for UoG Women’s football first team against the University of Bristol’s 2nd’s with a solid performance in a 3-2 loss. Hayward-Crosweller is no stranger to the landscape of football however, as she’s previously played for both The New Saints and Powys County. The shot-stopper has been playing football at […]










