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Rene Nistor stars as Gloucester put FOUR past USW in western conference cup fixture at Plock Court

Uni of Gloucestershire Mens football secured a huge 4-0 win on Wednesday afternoon against USW (University of South Wales) thanks to goals from Rene Nistor x3 and a goal from captain, Rory Hunt. Gloucester came into this game winning one and losing one so far this season. A first game of the season win against […]

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Local expert Rob Morrison weighs in on early title defining match between AFC Kempsey and FC Lakeside Reserves in the Cheltenham Premier Division

This weekend, first place FC Lakeside Reserves take on third place AFC Kempsey in a game that local expert Rob Morrison claims could shape the Cheltenham Premier Division early in the season. Lakeside sit top of the division having won six and lost two in eight games so far the season and “were always going […]

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“I don’t think there should be a trigger-happy response to put female drivers into F1” Laura Winter praises the natural progression in place for female drivers

Formula One TV presenter Laura Winter explained her point of view on the opportunities that have come from the Formula Academy, recognising the positives in a higher female league.  The Formula One Academy started up this year and despite not being broadcast for the entirety of its debut season, it has sparked great debate around […]

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“After a defeat you need to bounce back”, Cirencester Town manager John Brough hopes to see a reaction after a disappointing 4-3 loss in the week

“There were lots of positives to take”, Cirencester manager John Brough is looking to build on what he saw in his side’s 4-3 defeat to Kidlington on Wednesday.  Despite the disappointing result on Wednesday evening, Brough was optimistic about the performance and didn’t think it fairly reflected his team’s performance.  “They had three chances in […]

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“The step up from Under 21’s to League 2 has been massive” Swindon Town goalkeeper Murphy Mahoney on his first season of first team football

Murphy Mahoney admits that the step from Under-21s to League Two football has been a massive change for him. After making the loan move from Queens Park Rangers, where he was playing primarily for the under-21s side, Mahoney has started every game for Swindon Town this season. “The step up from under-21s to League Two […]

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Cheltenham Town boss Darrell Clarke warns his players changes are coming ahead of Wigan Athletic game

“At the minute the squad is way too big, we can’t carry that many players in our squad we have to trim that which means one or two players futures lie elsewhere” was Darrell Clarke’s brutal assessment of the Cheltenham Town squad ahead of the Wigan Athletic fixture on Saturday. The manager of the League […]

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Former University of Gloucestershire students continue to add to the decorated careers as they prepare to receive honorary awards

Former England, Arsenal, Birmingham and Chelsea star and former student at the University of Gloucestershire Karen Carney joins the long line of successful graduates as she is awaiting her Honorary which will be presented to her by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Pro-Chancellor of the University, and Lord Michael Bichard, Chancellor […]

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Gloucester Rugby vs Bath Rugby preview: “One of the biggest West Country derby’s in recent years” to shine under Friday night lights

Week five of the 2023/24 Premiership Rugby season gets underway with one of the fiercest rivalries in English domestic rugby, as Gloucester hosts bitter rivals Bath in the West Country derby at Kingsholm. In a rivalry that has spanned over decades, Bath came away with the bragging rights the last time these two met, beating […]

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“I want to push for promotion” says Rory Hunt, first team University of Gloucestershire football captain after a promising start to the season

Rory Hunt saw his UOG side win in the Western Conference Cup first round on Wednesday afternoon defeating USW (University of South Wales) 4-0 at Plock Court. After his side’s win on Wednesday, Hunt said: “It was a brilliant win from our boys. I thought we were intense throughout. “I thought tactically we were sound, […]