Head injuries in football have been very well documented for the last few years and it’s certainly something that needs to be improved with how players are treated on and off the pitch. This year’s world cup has only just kicked off and although it has only been three days, there has already been a […]
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Dziugas Kandrotas hints at Gloucesteshire derby day return following injury
Another big week of sport is around the corner for the University of Gloucestershire as their BUCS teams are back in action. Dziugas Kandrotas insists the University of Gloucestershire’s second team “can cause an upset” ahead of their derby day cup fixture against the first team at Plock Court. The UoG men’s football first team […]
Why Bristol City and England youngster Sam Bell has earnt his chance for senior action
Bristol City striker Sam Bell deserves regular first-team football, following an in-form start for the Robins’ Under-21 side this season. The one area of the pitch where City aren’t shy of quality is in attack, with Andi Weimann, Antoine Semenyo, Nahki Wells and Tommy Conway all at the disposal of Nigel Pearson. The front four […]
The British American Football Association (BAFA) announces inaugural GB Lions Under 17 squad for next week’s showdown with Austria, Europe’s number-one team.
For the first time in Britball history, Britain is sending a youth American football team to compete in an 11-a-side competition. The GB Lions juniors, already less experienced than their Austrian rivals, have a mountain to overcome as the sport is restricted to 5-a-side at Under 16s club level in this country. The national team […]
Aston Villa Women’s manager Carla Ward heaps praise on hat-trick hero Rachel Daly after 3-1 victory against Reading Women at Villa Park.
Villa climbed up to 5th spot in the Women’s Super League table after their 4th win of the season, courtesy of a Rachel Daly hat-trick. Ward was impressed with the England International’s performance. “Absolutely [when asked about if it was Rachel Daly’s hat trick] if she heads it towards goal in the manner that she […]
“He is one of the nicer guys around”: Jack Grealish praised after brilliant gesture at the World Cup
England’s Jack Grealish received praise across the country for his performance off the bench in the country’s 6-2 win over Iran at the World Cup. The Manchester City winger scored England’s sixth, capping off an excellent attacking display from everyone on the pitch. Grealish also received plenty of plaudits for his celebration of the goal, […]
Jeremy Lloyds, Gloucestershire Cricket All-rounder, Dies, Aged 68
By Jemima Wittich It was announced yesterday that Jeremy Lloyds, Somerset and Gloucestershire all-rounder has died at the age of 68. Lloyds made his debut for Somerset in 1979, playing for West Country Club and went on to play for Orange Free State and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. He began playing for Gloucestershire in 1985 […]
Aston Villa’s Carla Ward states “Hannah Hampton will start” ahead of their FA WSL Cup clash against Durham
The curse of the draws, who will blink first in group A of the FA WSL Cup as Aston Villa host Durham at the Poundland Bescot Stadium? With none of the five sides yet to pick up three points in 90 minutes, a win for either Villa or Durham, will stake a real claim in […]
Volleyball Match Report: University of Gloucester Men 2-3 Cardiff University
University of Gloucestershire Men’s Volleyball add yet another defeat in their BUCS League game against Cardiff University but are heading into the Western Conference Cup with their “heads held high”. The close nature of the teams’ positions in the league prepared them both for a tough match as the Gloucester boys did not get off […]
Gloucester Rugby Lock Cameron Jordan opens up about the worry players have about their career after two Premiership clubs enter administration
With both Worcester Warriors and Wasps entering administration within the space of two weeks, Jordan fears players’ careers could end at any point. “it’s a very unusual season, a unique one with what has happened.” “It makes the fact very real that this could all end at any point. You are grateful that you still […]