Despite it being the first day of spring, Gloucestershire is still firmly under a white blanket and Winter Olympic blues is still in the air. While many of you will no doubt be dusting off the sleds this week ParkLifeSport recapped when Ski Jumping came to Wembley back in 1961. June 6th 1961 was glorious sunny […]
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PREVIEW: Crewe Alexandra vs Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers face a trip up to Crewe Alexandra this weekend, weather permitting. Mark Cooper’s side come into the game in good form, as they are unbeaten in their last four (3 wins, 1 draw). However, the Rovers form away in the league has been poor, and they are without a win in eight games on […]
The Aviva Premiership play-off race
As the Aviva Premiership season enters its final stages, we take a look at who could be vying for a top four spot and a chance at securing the trophy come the end of the season. You can view the Aviva Premiership table as it stands here. It seems as though the top two spots […]
PREVIEW: Cheltenham Town v Notts County
Cheltenham Town play host to promotion hopefuls Notts County this Saturday with the home side looking to secure their place in League 2 for next season. The Robins suffered a 3-1 defeat to Notts County back in November at Meadow Lane and will be looking to improve on last week’s impressive draw against league leaders […]
PREVIEW: Severn Stars vs Surrey Storm
The Severn Stars will look to end their winless start to their 2018 Vitality Netball Super League season when they play host to Surrey Storm this weekend. This will be the last fixture at the University of Worcester Arena before the break for the Commonwealth Games. Stars have lost all of their opening four games this season so far and […]
Cheltenham Festival: Fox Norton ruled out
The Ryanair Chase has suffered a huge blow as the second favorite – Fox Norton has been ruled out. The eight-year-old will miss the rest of the season due to a suspension injury. BREAKING: Fox Norton will miss the Cheltenham Festival and rest of season with a slight suspensory injury — Racing Post (@RacingPost) February […]
PREVIEW: Gloucester Rugby vs Newcastle Falcons
With Gloucester vs Newcastle given the go-ahead in light of the recent weather warning, we take a look at this weekend’s fixtures and what a win might mean for both teams. In this Saturdays Aviva Premiership match, fourth plays sixth with both teams still hopeful of reaching the playoffs. Newcastle Falcons are looking to extend […]
Jordan Cranston’s back from injury but not back in the team
24-year-old Cheltenham Town left-back Jordan Cranston has played his first game since his hamstring injury back in November; the Welshman got 45 minutes under his belt in a friendly match against Bristol City and is delighted to be back after an extended absence. Embed from Getty Images “I have been out for a long period […]
Ex-Forest Green Rovers player Drissa Traore set to sign for Tranmere
Ex-Forest Green Rovers midfielder Drissa Traore is set to sign for Tranmere Rovers after being released by the club on Monday. Embed from Getty Images The Ivorian left the Gloucestershire club after a mutually agreed contract termination and has seemingly confirmed, on Twitter, where his next challenge is. Tranmere have not yet officially confirmed the […]
Sub-zero temperatures a potential sporting chaos
The Met Office have issued a warning for snow as the whole of the UK is hit with what is being dubbed the ‘Siberian Freeze’. With Forest Green Rovers, Cheltenham Town, Gloucester City and Gloucester Rugby all in action over the weekend freezing conditions will potentially have a big impact on whether games will go […]