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Cheltenham Town Women’s Leilany Fresse on leaving Florida for the love of Football

There are few successful Americans who’ve played at the heights of the English professional game, but money and fame aren’t the only draw. Hailing from Florida, Leilany Fresse was one of those who’ve crossed the Atlantic to experience the beautiful game on their own terms, with help from a dedicated programme. “I’d say the biggest […]

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Klopp inspired Steve Holend hopes to re-invent Cheltenham Civil Service FC men’s first team, described as a “complete change in club’s dynamic”

Steve Holend, who himself was a player at the club until 2014, started his managerial career with the reserves.  He emphasised how it “echoed Klopp joining Liverpool” giving the Liverpool fan inspiration to want to take on the challenge, where he enjoyed a 9 year stay as head coach. The newly promoted Cheltenham Civil Service men’s first […]

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University of Gloucestershire basketball point-guard Iago Rimoldi praises his side’s performance in their 86-70 win over Cardiff Met this Wednesday

‘‘I thought we played really well, we stuck to our original plan for nearly the whole game and made adjustments when they were needed. ‘‘It was a great job by all off our staff, coaches and my teammates to go out there and actually execute our plan and to a high standard.’’ Rimoldi (pictured above, […]

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“I thought, okay, I’ve got an opportunity here, I better take it.” Team GB Archer Emilia Hughes’s journey from a wheelchair to two European titles

No one will argue a dislocated knee is an awful blight on the body. But for Emilia Hughes, it offered her an opportunity that would transform her journey to becoming a double European champion. “I did a beginner’s course with my dad and my nan. At the time I played hockey and then unfortunately I […]

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University of Gloucester Women’s Rugby players Naia Boyes and Megan Hughes are ‘excited for the season ahead’ as they speak about team goals and ambitions

‘With the amount of depth in our squad this year we should be able to fill the bench every game, which is a nice change from last season’, UOG Women’s Rugby flanker Megan Hughes states as she looks forward to her side’s 2026/27 campaign. Hughes’ (pictured above, credit – Freja McGourty) squad took on the […]

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Park Life Sport liveblog: Cheltenham Civil Service ladies manger Maxine Greenwood shares her role in developing the most successful team in the women’s history, UOG Football Men player’s share their thoughts on their BUCS fixtures yesterday

Welcome to Park Life Sport, today we will be covering a range of stories from football, rugby, basketball and even tennis. We will be hearing the latest from the Cheltenham Town press conference ahead of their match against Newport on Saturday. GB archer Emilia Hughes spoke about winning the European championships, and her journey from […]

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Bristol City’s Michael Skubala proud of “the amount of chances created” in their agonising 1-0 loss to Blackburn at Ashton Gate

Bristol City manager Michael Skubala says there are “some really good positives” despite “difficult afternoon” as they lost 1-0 to Blackburn Rovers. The Robins played well in the first half but conceded a screamer from Dapo Afolayan in the 38th minute. City continued to dominate in the second half but a stellar performance from Balazs […]

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Preview | City look to reach the FA Cup first round proper for the first time since 2012

Gloucester City are back on the road again as they travel to Barrow on Saturday for the fourth round of the FA Cup qualifying.  On Wednesday evening, Gloucester’s scheduled Southern League Premier South fixture against Taunton Town got postponed due to a major traffic incident which led to Taunton Town fans, players and staff being […]

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“The team’s well-being is ultimately rested on me” UOG Volleyball Marketing and Welfare Officer, Amine Kobielski, talks about the challenges of his new role.

Second year UOG Volleyball player, Amine Kobielski has stepped up to the role of Marketing and Welfare Officer for this year. Marketing and Welfare Officer brings its challenges as it means handling and helping out all of the new first years gel into the team, feel welcomed with the rest of the squad and make […]