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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 […]
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 […]
Hello and welcome back to the ParkLife Sports. It’s Friday, it’s almost the weekend! But first we have a full day of sporting news and content for you, so stay tuned to our live blog if you’d like to keep up to date with any breaking news from in and around Gloucestershire. In breaking news […]
A controversial decision has been made to officially include E-sports as a pilot event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The news was met with open arms by many, but not without an equal amount of push-back. One criticism originated from Gloucestershire’s Olympic silver medalist Sharron Davies who said in a response to the […]
Gambia midfielder Ebou Adams has come back to Nailsworth from the African Cup of Nations “an even better player” according to boss Rob Edwards. Adams recently returned from the tournament in Cameroon having helped his country to the quarter finals in their first ever appearance. But he’s back now and will look to line-up away […]
Great Britain’s women’s curling provided an immediate response after defeat earlier today, by thrashing Sweden 8-2 in their second round robin match. Eve Muirhead, Vicky Wright, Jennifer Dodds and Hailey Duff were unlucky to lose 6-5 to Switzerland in the early hours of this morning, but responded well with a clinical win against the reigning […]
Last weekend saw the return of the Six Nations, and all those engrossed were treated to a thrilling round of action that saw a Calcutta Cup upset, Ireland dominate in Dublin and France flex their muscles against Italy. There were some stand out performances from Stuart Hogg, Marcus Smith and Mack Hansen to name a […]
Cheltenham Town host Fleetwood Town in what could be a season defining match at Whaddon Road on Saturday. The two sides are separated by just three places and four points as 19th placed Fleetwood look to complete a league double over Michael Duff’s Cheltenham side. Tuesday night’s win over Sunderland was a historic result for […]
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. […]
Cirencester Town manager John Brough expects a tough battle in this weekend’s local derby at Slimbridge AFC, despite the 14-place difference in the league table. The Centurions are currently Non League Division One Southern South leaders by five points, and have not lost a match in 12 fixtures, amassing a total of 10 wins and […]