It was an historic win for Gloucestershire’s League One club as Michael Duff’s Cheltenham Town picked up a surprise three points with victory over a manager-less Sunderland AFC. Visiting supporters were far from happy with the result, with some fans cancelling their season cards after seven years and other brandishing it the most embarrassing moment […]
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LIVE BLOG: Coverage from the Winter Olympics, England Six Nations squad announced & Gloucester City reveal new loan signing
Hello and welcome back to the ParkLife Sports. It’s Friday, it’s almost the weekend! But first we have a full day of sporting news and content for you, so stay tuned to our live blog if you’d like to keep up to date with any breaking news from in and around Gloucestershire. In breaking news […]
Forest Green Rovers head coach Rob Edwards says midfielder Ebou Adams has returned from AFCON an improved player
Gambia midfielder Ebou Adams has come back to Nailsworth from the African Cup of Nations “an even better player” according to boss Rob Edwards. Adams recently returned from the tournament in Cameroon having helped his country to the quarter finals in their first ever appearance. But he’s back now and will look to line-up away […]
“If we lose Saturday, we’re not gonna stay up with the points we have” – Michael Duff’s warning ahead of Cheltenham’s clash with Fleetwood
Cheltenham Town host Fleetwood Town in what could be a season defining match at Whaddon Road on Saturday. The two sides are separated by just three places and four points as 19th placed Fleetwood look to complete a league double over Michael Duff’s Cheltenham side. Tuesday night’s win over Sunderland was a historic result for […]
Forest Green Rovers Women new signings could feature this weekend
Forest Green Rovers Women could give debuts to new signings Antonia Breach and Lannece Hole as they face Marine Plymouth Academy Ladies this Sunday. Rovers have struggled with injuries in the past few weeks and will certainly be bolstered by their new signings as well as a recent influx of younger players in the squad. […]
Cheltenham Town reach no. 100 in all-time Football League scoring charts
Alfie May’s late strike against Sunderland on Tuesday night saw the club climb up to 100th place in the EFL all-time top scorers table. May’s strike was the 1192nd time the Robins have found the net in league action, taking them above New Brighton AFC who competed in the West Cheshire League before folding in […]
A View From The Stands As Cheltenham Town seal historic win over Jermain Defoe’s Sunderland
Park Life Sport reporter Ben Ware watched from the home end as Cheltenham Town sealed a famous win on Tuesday night, experiencing all the emotions with the supporters. Here’s what he saw. It was a historic night that will live long in the memory for all involved as Cheltenham Town beat former Premier League side […]
LIVE BLOG: Cheltenham Town press conference reaction, team GB beat Sweden in curling and Six Nations squads announced
Hello and welcome to the ParkLife Sport blog. Keep up to date with the latest news breaking from in and around Gloucestershire. Including the latest from Michael Duff as his side prepares to host Fleetwood Town at the Jonny Rocks stadium. We will also hear from Rob Edwards and Jordan Moore-Taylor ahead of Forest Green […]
We simulated the AFCON Final between Senegal and Egypt, here’s what happened
A month of football has lead to this, Senegal take on Egypt this Sunday in the final of the African Cup of Nations after Mohamed Salah’s side defeated Cameroon on penalties. What better way is there to look ahead to Sunday’s final between Liverpool and Africa’s two stars than to simulate the match over on […]
AFCON Reaction: Cameroon vs Egypt
Eqypt progressed to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations last night with a victory on penalties against Cameroon. The game finished 0-0 after extra time, before the hosts fell short, missing three consecutive penalties to crash out at the penultimate hurdle. Former Tottenham player Clinton Njie missed the decisive spot kick, with a […]








