Both the University of Gloucestershire’s League of Legends first and second teams have started their 2022 Spring season. The first team only lost one game out of three in their first day of the competition, and the loss could be solely attributed to the absence of their ‘jungler’, Will. Will’s teammate, Adam Leaning, revealed to […]
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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 […]
LIVE BLOG: Coverage from the Winter Olympics, England Six Nations squad announced & Gloucester City reveal new loan signing
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 […]
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games causes controversy after E-Sports announcement
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 […]
Forest Green Rovers head coach Rob Edwards says midfielder Ebou Adams has returned from AFCON an improved player
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 […]










