Gloomy weather, floodlights overhead and a woolly hat in the slips. The showpiece of traditional county cricket is here and as some of Gloucestershire’s footballers end the season as League Two champions, their green rivals look to make a forgettable season a memorable one. That’s all going to be in the past soon though, the […]
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Rob Kelly declines Barrow AFC managerial vacancy
Barrow AFC have confirmed they are on the look out for a new head coach after Rob Kelly turned down the role for the 21/22 season. Kelly was temporarily in charge at The Progression Solicitors Stadium from February until the end of the season, with the club in discussions with the 56-year-old about taking the […]
Chelsea vs Leicester City: FA Cup Final, Thomas Tuchel looking to get his first silverware for Chelsea ahead of Champions League Final
Both Thomas Tuchel and Brendan Rodgers are looking to get their first silverware on Saturday with their respective clubs with a win at Wembley before the two clubs face off again in the league on Tuesday evening in a game which is decisive for the top four race. Since Tuchel’s appointment at the start of […]
A three time gold medalist and a dressage legend: Gloucestershire’s Olympic Highlights
With the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place this summer, there will be a number of Gloucestershire-based athletes hoping to return back to England with a medal around their neck. Gloucestershire boast a number of impressive athletes who have won varying medals over the years. Here is a list of some local athletes who have […]
Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers: Verdict On Players Released This time last year
With the regular football season drawing to a close across the country and the play-offs preparing to commence as early as Monday night in the Championship, retained lists are starting to be announced around the English Football League. It’s no different for Gloucestershire’s footballing sides, with newly crowned League Two champions Cheltenham Town releasing their […]
Ex-Forest Green Rovers and Newport defender Jamie Turley labels County favourites with Jamille Matt a massive loss for Jimmy Ball’s League Two play-off hopes
Ex-forest Green Rovers and Newport County defender Jamie Turley has weighed in on the sides play-off semi-final meeting on Tuesday, highlighting the absence of Jamille Matt as a ‘massive loss’. Turley, who made 98 appearances for the Gloucestershire side when they were in the National League admitted that Jimmy Ball’s side didn’t convince him this […]
Gloucester Rugby head coach George Skivington praises “fantastic” Bristol Bears ahead of Gallagher Premiership clash
Gloucester Rugby head coach George Skivington says that top of the league Bristol Bears are playing “fantastic rugby” ahead of Monday’s Gallagher Premiership clash. The Bears have only lost one of their last 10 games, and just three in 18 this season and they have the Gallagher Premiership title firmly in their sights with four […]
The Forest Green Rovers squad that won promotion at Wembley four years ago: Where are they now?
On May 14, 2017, Forest Green Rovers won promotion to the Football League via the play-offs with a 3-1 win over Tranmere at Wembley. All of the players who featured for Rovers that day have moved on, but where are they now? Here’s a look at what that famous starting XI are up to four […]
Forest Green Rovers: How Jimmy Ball has transformed their fortunes in just six League Two games
April 10 2021, Walsall 2-1 Forest Green Rovers. Defeat at The Banks’s Stadium to Brian Dutton’s out-of-form Saddlers, left Forest Green Rovers sixth in League Two, after four consecutive losses and six games without a win. Despite remaining in the play-off positions in the league table and being just five points shy of the automatic […]
Manchester United 2-4 Liverpool: Five things we learnt as the Reds overcome their Devils to put pressure on Champions League chasers in Premier League top four pursuit
As Roberto Firmino powerfully headed past a helpless Dean Henderson, Jurgen Klopp’s trademark fist pump and gigantic roar pierced the Old Trafford air. The German’s excitement mixed with anger and raw passion as his team strutted off the pitch 2-1 ahead at half-time. 45 minutes, a spirited Manchester United fightback, plenty of lousy-Sunday league worthy […]