News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
Walking football’s popularity has had a steady growth over the years, but the demand has sky rocketed in recent months. Cheltenham Tigers is run by John Hunt who explained what has happened recently; “In the last six to eight months it’s just grown and grown and grown. There is so much it’s unbelievable!” The registered […]
“He wasn’t doing bad, but I don’t think he was giving the best representation of himself.” Charlie McCann was named EFL League Two player of the month for September after the midfielder netted five goals in five games for The Robins. McCann’s Head Coach, Steve Cotterill, who was nominated for manager of the month was […]
Swindon Town Women showed plenty of resilience to keep a strong AFC Wimbledon side at bay and leave with a deserved point. Richard Wood praised his team’s character as they seek to get back on track and climb up the league table. “I think it’s a good point, well earned by us,” he said. “Good to […]
Mark Johnson who played for Cheltenham Town and Gloucester City, has spoken on his playing and managerial career as well as the struggles and joys he faced along the way. The Gloucester born footballer played for multiple clubs around the area including Cheltenham, Gloucester and Shortwood, in varying steps in non-league. In an interview Johnson spoke on how he […]
Despite a 4-0 FA Cup Third Qualifying round defeat away to National League South side Truro, Cirencester Town have no doubt gone on a remarkable journey throughout the competition this season. Since the first qualifying round, The Centurions have gone on to beat opposition of a higher level in every single game, with the most […]
“At the moment now, just looking to stay on top of training and my coaches are looking for opponents for me to fight,” says Gloucestershire amateur boxer Denham Jobling Jr following recent win. Surely the best pound for pound amateur boxer in Gloucestershire. “I have just won the Southwest Golden Glove tournament; it was two […]
Longlevens AFC co-manager Peter Boyle believes his side have proved they are “not easy to beat” after turning their season around in impressive fashion. Longlevens have hit a rich vein of form after a difficult start to the campaign, winning six of their last seven matches and rebuilding confidence within the squad. Boyle says the […]
As a new season has kicked off, there has been one team that’s stood out much more than others. Newly promoted side Gloucester Kings currently sit fourth in the Men’s National Basketball League standings, with two wins from two and another coming in the National cup. Kings beat last season’s champions Worcester Wolves 83-46 in […]
University of Gloucestershire have been raising money for the Think Pink fundraiser for breast cancer in recent weeks with a tournament held by the Volleyball society at Oxstalls Sports Centre. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer and reduce the effect the illness has on woman’s sports across the globe. The tournament participants consisted of all […]
Forest Green Rovers are back at home, facing Hartlepool after a week and a half away from action. Hartlepool come to the New Lawn on a poor streak of form, having lost seven on the bounce in all competitions. Despite this, the Northeast side have the second-best defence in the bottom half of the table, […]