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“We’re in a good place – I think that we’re moving in the right direction”, Ian Burchnall and Baily Cargill react to Cheltenham Town victory

Following their 1-0 win at the Bolt New Lawn on Saturday over Cheltenham Town, Ian Burchnall and Baily Cargill spoke of their delight to the assembled press and media.  “To be honest, I thought we managed the game really well,” Burchnall explained. “It was a tense final five minutes, but I thought it was an […]

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Should people be watching? The discussions about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and why fans are boycotting  

2 December 2010, a dramatic day in the footballing world that saw FIFA president Sepp Blatter announce Qatar would be hosting the 2022 World Cup.  It was a decision that sparked controversy around the globe as the prestigious competition moved to the middle east for the first time.  With a population of around three million, […]

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“They Care, They Want To Fight For It” – Ian Burchnall Reacts To Gloucestershire Derby Win Against Cheltenham Town

Forest Green Rovers achieved two successive wins for the first time this season as they beat rivals Cheltenham Town for the first ever Gloucestershire Derby in a league as high as League One. Ian Burchnall’s side were the dominant force in the first half at the Bolt New Lawn, before finally finding their breakthrough in […]

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“I’m the only English person on the team” – De Montfort University’s Mid-Laner Jake after winning NUEL Winter 2022 Finals

De Montfort University won both of the UK’s finals this past weekend, with their least convincing performance taking place at Confetti X in Nottingham, where they played in front of the first live audience NUEL finals after the pandemic. The win qualifies De Montfort for the Amazon University Esports Masters in 2023, a potential route […]

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Why are female footballers more likely to suffer ACL injuries than their male counterparts?

Scientific studies show that female footballers are up to six times more likely to suffer ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries than their male counterparts, with the situation reaching an alarming level. Reigning Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas missed the 2022 European Championships due to an ACL injury, while high-profile stars Ellie Carpenter, Beth Mead […]

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Match Report: Forest Green Rovers 1-0 Cheltenham Town

Forest Green Rovers claimed local bragging rights in ‘El Glosico’, after a 75th minute header from Myles Peart-Harris secured all three points for Ian Burchnall’s side over Cheltenham Town on Saturday. Brentford loanee Peart-Harris would calmly head home from Harry Boyes’ free-kick as Rovers claimed back-to-back league victories for the first time this season.  It is […]