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UOG Men’s Football Manager Ivor Gumm wants his players to take a leaf from England and Tottenham legend Jimmy Greaves’ book 

University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football Manager Ivor Gumm wants his player’s to take inspiration from one of England’s all time greatest strikers. Gumm was coached by Jimmy Greaves during his youth career and feels his side need to work on their wastefulness in front of goal. “How the score was only 2-0 I’ll never know […]

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“We are in a good place,” says Aaron Downes on Cheltenham Town’s trip to Colchester United

Cheltenham Town Assistant manager Aaron Downes says the Robins “are in a good place,” ahead of Saturday’s League Two trip to Colchester United. The U’s game last weekend against Fleetwood Town was cancelled due to international call-ups whilst Cheltenham were beaten 3-2 at home to Swindon Town. However, Downes does not feel this will put […]

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66-year-old England international walking footballer John Hammonds explains: ‘Walking football changed my life’

John Hammonds, England walking football international, has explained how much of an impact the sport has had on his life for the better. The Englishman got into the sport through ex-semi-professional football player Alan Watts. “I ran a football team, and it was coming toward the end as some of the lads, and Watts kept […]

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Former Forest Green midfielder Anthony Barry named by England as assistant to Thomas Tuchel

Former Forest Green Rovers midfielder Anthony Barry has become the assistant manager of the England National Team.   Barry joined Forest Green in May 2013, following a three-year spell with Fleetwood Town.   In August 2013, he made his debut for the Gloucestershire club in an impressive 8-0 victory against Hyde at the New Lawn.   The 38-year-old […]

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Preview – Leicester Tigers Host Gloucester Rugby As Gloucester Look To Climb Premiership Table

Gloucester Rugby head to Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Sunday, October 20 to take on Leicester Tigers in round five of the Gallagher Premiership. This game is played as the latest Slater Cup fixture in honour of former club captain Ed Slater, who continues to fight motor neurone disease. The Slater Cup is the trophy […]

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Cheltenham Town defender Ibrahim Bakare speaks ahead of Colchester United clash – “Almost back, frustrating looking from the stands”

After the last four weeks being forced to the sideline, the Cheltenham defender Ibrahim Bakare is close to return and hopes to be involved in the game against Colchester United on Saturday after training all week with the team. Fans are excited by the recent news that Bakare may appear this Saturday, with fans wanting […]

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“Don’t take any notice of the league table”- Forest Green Rovers manager Steve Cotterill ahead of Braintree Town

Forest Green Rovers manager Steve Cotterill is aware of the threats Braintree Town possess and believes their league position is not a true reflection of their qualities.  The visitors to The New Lawn this weekend currently sit 20th in the table and last season were promoted from the National League South via the playoffs.  “Dangerous. […]

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“It’s going to be another tough game” – Swindon Town U18s full-back Harry Chard on the upcoming Forest Green Rovers fixture

Swindon Town U18s fullback Harry Chard admitted “it’s going to be another tough game” against Forest Green Rovers U18s in the Youth Alliance League.   Town will travel to Hartpury University on Saturday morning in search of all three points as they look to climb up the table.   “I think it’s going to be another tough […]