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Dylan Johnston aboard Double Powerful to made it six wins in a row as he took the opening race of the day at Cheltenham’s November meeting. Rebel Intentions and Clonbury Bridge were the early leaders, with the field being strung out before last years winner American Sniper hit the front. American Sniper moved up from […]
The University of Gloucestershire swim team are competing in their first BUCS competition this weekend at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. The team have high expectations for the weekend and are looking to improve on their efforts from last year. Vice captain Emmie Parsons believes the club has made a promising start to the new university […]
There is lots of non-league action in Gloucestershire to get to this weekend with the five teams that are step four or above all having a home match up. Here’s a look at what’s at stake for the sides. The TV cameras are on their way to Nailsworth as Forest Green Rovers take on York […]
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Flynn says he is disappointed to lose Arkell Jude-Boyd due to an international call up, ruling him out of Saturday’s trip to MK Dons. The 21-year-old has been called up for Caribbean nation St Lucia ahead of their CONCACAF Nations League ties against Grenada and Curacao. The defender featured in the […]
The biggest news for the sport of hockey in the last month was the announcement that field hockey would be cut from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This, unfortunately, wasn’t a surprise for Great Britain and England Hockey midfielder David Goodfield but admitted he could understand why the sport was cut. “I really wanted […]
Racing returns to the headquarters of jumps racing in the UK for the second time this season with the Countryside November meeting at Cheltenham. There is a full weekend with racing on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 1:10 – 2m5f – Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hdl Series Qual’) Double Powerful and Plaisir […]
“Every year we like to get into a cup final” is the mantra set by Cheltenham Saracens U18 manager Beckem Foley, speaking after his side’s 4-1 win against Lydney Town. Cheltenham Saracens U18 advanced to the next round of the Severn Sport Floodlit Cup after winning the second round tie. A free kick goal from […]
“Had I not accepted, I wouldn’t have had the amazing opportunity to go Cape Town,” says Cheltenham Hockey Men’s club captain Rob Dent. In January 2024, Dent left Cheltenham to travel to New Zealand to pursue new coaching and playing opportunities. The 25-year-old fell in love with the sport of field hockey at the age […]
Caoimhin Kelleher is the best number two goalkeeper in the world and Liverpool are lucky to still have him at their club. Arne Slot’s side are very fortunate to have two world-class goalkeepers in Alisson Becker and Kelleher but how long can they hold onto their number two? “Caoimhin Kelleher is a world-class goalkeeper. The young […]
Club officials at Mangotsfield United have claimed that an upgraded Cossham Street will provide “a breath of fresh air” for the club and the community, as the Field prepare to return for their first home game of the 2024-25 season in a few weeks’ time. The club’s home ground has been under redevelopment over the […]