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It was a dramatic start to life back at West Ham United for Scott Parker as his side came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at Cardiff City. The 46-year-old was appointed on Wednesday morning following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday, and took charge for the first time the same evening. A […]
“They have the experience we had last season,” he commented, referencing the FA Women’s National League Division One South West title, a trophy Bridgwater are now hunting themselves. He also emphasised that, “We’ve beaten them before, they’ll have respect for us. Hopefully it’ll be an opportunity for us to get a win and build some […]
Will Geary, now 17, had been playing rugby since he was 5 years old where it all started at his local rugby club in Chippenham where he “fell in love” with the game. He emphasised how the “community and thrill of playing” kept him hooked ever since he took to the field for the first […]
The community sports foundation CIC was set up with the aim to give home-schooled children the physical exercise and time outdoors that help people thrive, but it has now turned into something bigger. Back in 2022 Rich Goulding worked with Gloucester Rugby but felt he wasn’t getting much out of it and wanted a change, […]
Former player under Steve Cotterill, Hayden Mullins greets his old manager this Saturday for the first time since taking over Newport. After joining the Exiles this summer, the former Portsmouth player hopes to pick up three points on his visit to Whaddon Road this weekend at 12:30pm. ‘’Yeah, he’s a great guy, I really like […]
‘’I went to Mangotsfield school, my dad played in the 60’s, my uncle played and my grandad was there so it was a natural decision to go there. ‘’I started in the youth team, and we ended up reaching the semi finals of the FA Vase, however didn’t manager to get to the final. ‘’I […]
Cheltenham Town Women’s Manager Tom Davies is hoping his side can be “more direct” ahead of their Women’s FA Cup clash against Portsmouth. It’s the second time in two weeks they’ll play at Pompey, as on Sunday the Robins travelled to Fratton Park as their latest FA Women’s National League fixture ended as a thrilling […]
Maxine Greenwood, a long-time servant to Cheltenham Civil Service Football Club and manager of the ladies’ team for the last seven years since taking over in 2019 described the “unforgettable moments” in developing the most successful team in the women’s team history. Four seasons, two league and cup doubles. Greenwood and her ladies’ side have enjoyed their most […]
Gloucester City have condemned reports of an incident involving an unnamed Barrow player being spat at during the full time whistle during their recent fixture. It came after the Tigers’ recent FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying match against Barrow at, which the visitors won 2-0 after two second half goals from Thierry Latty-Fairweather and Arian […]
“It’s a tough one to take today especially with it being our first competitive loss since December last year. As a group we’re not used to losing but it was a really good test for us. Especially playing with a depleted squad we’ve not played a team of that level across the pitch. They had […]