Mohamed Eisa has been in sublime form for the Robins in his first season at Whaddon Road, but will Gary Johnson be able to keep hold of his star striker? That is the big question. Eisa is the Robins top scorer this season, having bagged 20 goals since his move from Isthman League outfit, Greenwich […]
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NETBALL: Severn Stars player Jodie Gibson’s England overcome New Zealand in record win
Severn Stars player Jodie Gibson and her England teammates have reached the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games after a record 54-45 win over New Zealand. The England Roses put in an outstanding performance in Australia in the early hours of Wednesday (UK time) to record their largest ever victory over the Kiwi’s. Jodie Gibson watched […]
PREVIEW: Gloucester not underestimating Harlequins despite Stoop turmoil
Despite Harlequins entering this weekend’s tie on a run of losses and the news that Director of rugby John Kingston will be departing at the end of the season, head coach Johan Ackermann isn’t taking the game for granted. Coming off back to back defeats to London Irish and Saracens, Quins lie in ninth, 20 […]
CRICKET: Looking at England’s ODI form before the series decider against New Zealand
England captain Eoin Morgan will receive his 200th cap for England when they compete in the deciding One Day International this evening (GMT). Embed from Getty Images The series is level at 2-2 after four games and both teams are confident of a win. England’s form in ODI cricket has improved significantly since the disaster […]
GLOUCESTER RUGBY: No International Duty – Will it Benefit the Club?
With Gloucester Rugby’s sights set firmly on a play off position this season, no players on international duty this weekend could be welcomed, as the club continue to prepare for the run-in. The Cherry and Whites currently sit in 6th, just four points off the top four. Media Manager Duncan Wood admits that it could […]
SNOOKER: Meet Cheltenham’s Jack Lisowski
Cheltenham has never had a winner of the Snooker World Championship, even though the prestigious event has been held since 1927. But that could all change in the coming years following the meteoric rise of Jack Lisowski. The 26-year-old has had by far his best season over the past six months, reaching his first ranking […]
PREVIEW: Can Forest Green Rovers maintain impressive home form against high-flying Notts County?
Date and Time: Saturday 10th March Venue: The New Lawn Referee: Mark Heywood The Green Devils have been in sensational form lately and are unbeaten in their last five matches, and earned an impressive point at Newport County in the week to boost their survival hopes. Mark Cooper’s side have also won five home games […]
FOREST GREEN ROVERS: Toni Gomes’ ill-fated spell
On deadline day last summer, Forest Green Rovers manager Mark Cooper convinced promising Portuguese youngster Toni Gomes to make the trip from the North to the South West in what looked like a good deal for all parties. Cooper said on Gomes’ arrival: “He’ll bring pace, power, creativity and can score goals, so I’m looking forward […]
OPINION | Forest Green Rovers a certainty to remain in the Football League
They say a year can be a long time in football. So if that be true, what Forest Green Rovers have done in the past five months has been nothing short of extraordinary. Embed from Getty Images Let’s take it back to October 14th 2017 and not even a gleaming sun over the Nailsworth hillside […]