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“I’m just continuing to give everything my best effort”- University of Gloucestershire’s Ffion Johns netball defender on road to recovery

University of Gloucestershire netball star Ffion Johns has vowed to come back better than ever after her season-ending ankle injury.  Johns only joined the netball team this year after previously competing in swimming. The 19-year-old revealed she gained an injury at the start of the season which ended her time on the team earlier than […]

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Loughborough University student Lucia Hooper takes the dive from swimming to boxing and reveals its positive impacts on her mental health

Former regional swimmer Lucia Hooper reveals swapping her costume for boxing gloves has improved her mental health.  Hooper found interest in the combat sport when she began studying at Loughborough University earlier this year.  “It is an extremely sporty university so I was interested into doing a ‘different’ sport,” she said.  “Something along the lines […]

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UOG Badminton’s Ben Timmons on Bath defeat and return to the sport

University of Gloucestershire’s badminton first team player, Ben Timmons believes his side’s performance was “lacklustre” after an 8-0 defeat to Bath. “The scoreline did’t reflect the overall performance, there were some moments where we did catch them out but we were a bit hesitant to move and overall that was the factor.” View this post […]

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“We’re going to go in hard”- Gloucester Rugby boss George Skivington expects tough clash against Edinburgh

George Skivington, addressed his side’s second half struggles and also spoke about Gloucester’s injury problems ahead of their opening Challenge Cup clash against Edinburgh tonight (8pm). The Cherry and Whites will be running high on confidence approaching the opening weekend of European rugby after defeating reigning Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton Saints 25-17 last weekend.   The […]

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West Brom Hall of famer reveals behind-the-scenes insight into running a matchday programme, with a twist

John Homer 70, a man known by the West Bromwich Albion faithful reveals how programmes are truly brought to the fans.  Football clubs thrive on the unsung heroes behind the scenes, from kit managers and dinner ladies to programme editors.  Although it only appears on just a single page of a jam-packed programme, a lot more […]

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Bishop’s Cleeve Ladies prepare to face Cheltenham Saracens Women on the lookout for a win

Bishop’s Cleeve Ladies will be heading south to face Cheltenham Saracens Women this Sunday at The Big Local Stadium for the Gloucestershire County Women’s Football League. The Miss Mitres are coming in from two consecutive seven-goal losses, while the Saracens won their last match, but tied one before. There is a one-point difference between the […]

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Sweet David wins dramatic race on Cross Country course in first race with fans back in the middle

A dramatic ending meant Sweet David came home comfortably to win the 2:55 Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase. Favourite Tommie Beau jumped off into an early lead heading up to the first jump. Conflated joined Tommie Beau at the front with Back on the lash in third and Mister Coffey at the rear at the […]

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Jonbon secures back to back Shloer Chases at Cheltenham for trainer Nicky Henderson

A seasonal re-appearance success for Jonbon as star two-mile chaser takes the Shloer Chase again at the November Cheltenham meet. Jonbon jumped away ahead of Edwardstone, Boothill and Unexpected Party as they took up the odds order. The Skelton trained Unexpected Party made a bad mistake when getting too low to the second fence who […]

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Hyland backs up late market support to land Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Novices’ Chase for Nicky Henderson

Hyland‘s late market support was well founded as he extended is 100% record on the old course to 3-3, with a brave ride from Nico de Boinville as he made all in the Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham. Hyland jumped off in the lead with overnight favourite Springwell Bay and Buddy One […]

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Star chaser Jonbon returns for Nicky Henderson with the Shloer chase the feature race of the Friday November meeting at Cheltenham

Racing returns to the headquarters of jumps racing in the UK for the second time this season with the Countryside November meeting at Cheltenham. There is a full weekend with racing on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 1:10 – 2m5f – Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hdl Series Qual’) Double Powerful and Plaisir […]