Cheltenham Town Women’s manager Tom Davies is “really excited” as his side travel to Stockport County on Sunday to play the North West side in the FA WNL Plate quarter-finals. “It’s a great opportunity for us. It’s an opportunity to put ourselves in a position where we could be in the semi-finals,” said Davies. “We’ll go […]
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“We’ve got to keep going,” says Swindon Town Academy manager Sean Wood as his team enters a crucial period in the season
Swindon Town Academy manager Sean Wood praised his team after making the quarterfinals of the PDL Cup after beating AFC Bournemouth away last Saturday. However, Wood knows his side need to keep focus going into the Christmas period: “We’ve got to keep pushing every day, keep working hard, making sure everybody’s turning up, keep working […]
Whittington Park Youth FC opens doors to new opportunities for kids all across Cheltenham
Whittington Park Youth FC was only started nine months ago, but Jono Humphris and Steven Philpott-Petrou thought they needed a change from their previous club. “After starting to coach at another local club we realised we weren’t getting or giving the best opportunity we could offer for the kids involved and with little impact on […]
“I wish I could have stayed at Cheltenham for a few more seasons” says ex-Cheltenham Town player Ian Howell as he reflects on his career
“Some amazing memories along the way,” says Ian Howell as the ex-Cheltenham and Gloucester City player looks back on his playing days. Since his early childhood in Swindon, Howell has always been passionate about football and started his career for the Swindon Town’s Centre of Excellence and Youth Teams (COE). “I started playing at Swindon […]
OPINION: Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher is the best number 2 goalkeeper in world football and here’s why
Caoimhin Kelleher is the best number two goalkeeper in the world and Liverpool are lucky to still have him at their club. Arne Slot’s side are very fortunate to have two world-class goalkeepers in Alisson Becker and Kelleher but how long can they hold onto their number two? “Caoimhin Kelleher is a world-class goalkeeper. The young […]
Local community ‘excited’ for Mangotsfield United’s Cossham Street return following ground redevelopments
Club officials at Mangotsfield United have claimed that an upgraded Cossham Street will provide “a breath of fresh air” for the club and the community, as the Field prepare to return for their first home game of the 2024-25 season in a few weeks’ time. The club’s home ground has been under redevelopment over the […]
Swindon Town midfielder Sean McGurk is feeling ‘fit and ready’ following return to the squad
Swindon Town midfielder Sean McGurk feels fit and is ready to break into the Robins squad after struggles throughout the earlier stages in the season. Upon his return from injury, he could not find a way into the squad under Mark Kennedy but with the appointment of Ian Holloway, he is breaking back into the […]
OPINION: Why Cheltenham Town were right to stick with Michael Flynn
Cheltenham Town made the correct decision in keeping Michael Flynn despite having started the season poorly. After three wins in 12, some fans had lost their patience with the man in charge at Cheltenham Town, Michael Flynn. With four wins on the bounce, the fortunes have changed quickly, with some fans regretting the claims they […]
Swindon Town V Milton Keynes Dons preview: Ian Holloway’s toughest test yet
Ex-Forest Green Rovers assistant manager Scott Lindsey’s Milton Keynes Dons will aim to disrupt the good momentum Swindon Town are building with a positive result in League Two. Ian Holloway’s Robins couldn’t have produced a better start if they tried, with two wins from two in cup competitions which has set them up in the […]
Parklife Sport Live Blog: Forest Green and Cheltenham press conference, Haldon Gold Cup 2024 and an interview with UOG men’s Rugby Captain
Welcome to today’s live blog! We’re bringing you all the latest from the world of sport, including coverage from the Forest Green and Cheltenham press conferences, the highly anticipated Haldon Gold Cup 2024, and an exclusive interview with the captain of the University of Gloucestershire men’s rugby team Aodha Hession.