Aston Villa moved up to fifth place in the Women’s Super League on Sunday with an impressive performance to come from 1-0 down against Reading at Villa Park. The Villans leapfrogged Tottenham Hotspur in the league who were on the receiving end of a 3-0 score line against league leaders Chelsea. Striker Rachel Daly bagged […]
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“The beer being taken away has been the least of our problems” – Qatar 2022 World Cup opening marred by complications
The build-up to the World Cup in Qatar was tarnished with accusations of bribery and corruption in the bidding process and severe human rights abuses in the construction of the stadiums. The organisers were probably hoping that once the tournament started those issues would fade into the background as the country delivered a spectacle worthy […]
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 […]
Pep Guardiola agrees to stay at Manchester City until 2025.
The City manager has agreed a two-year contract extension committing him to the club until 2025. However, the deal will be structured as an initial one-year deal, with both club and manager holding an option for a further season. This means either party could choose to end it sooner if they wanted. The structure is […]
“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, […]
“I’ve been here long enough to know what it’s about.”: Cheltenham Town manager Wade Elliot speaking ahead of his side’s Papa John’s Trophy clash against rivals Forest Green
After his side’s 1-0 victory over Wycombe on Saturday, Cheltenham Town manager Wade Elliot expressed that he knows how much the Gloucestershire derby against Forest Green means to the fans, as the two teams prepare to face each other in the Papa John’s Trophy on Tuesday night. When both teams walk out onto the pitch […]
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 […]
Lauren Smith speaks on the success of introducing youth into her Bristol City Women’s side
Bristol City Women suffered their first loss of the season yesterday in a 1-0 defeat to Birmingham City, after an excellent start to the new campaign. So far this season, Smith has been able to field young players such as Naomi Layzell who has broken into the side at the age of 17. Smith said: […]
Shortwood United vs Westfields Hellenic League Cup Preview
Westfields take on Shortwood United tonight in a Hellenic League Cup Round of 16 clash. There may well be a young side on show for the Hereford side as they look to prioritise their league campaign as they push for promotion. “Don’t get me wrong every cup is important as it is a chance to […]
‘They shouldn’t take us lightly’ – Cheltenham Town giant-killers Alvechurch will relish chance to face Forest Green Rovers in the FA Cup
Alvechurch captain Jamie Willets hopes that Saturday’s FA Cup second-round clash against Forest Green Rovers will be a ‘springboard’ for the club moving forwards. The lowest-ranked side in the competition beat Cheltenham Town in the first round and return to Gloucestershire to face Ian Burchnall’s side at the New Lawn Stadium. A brace from Danny […]