The oldest domestic cup competition in football is back this weekend, as the FA Cup reaches the Fourth Round. Typically, most of the minnow teams have been eliminated, but there are a select few each season that battle against the odds to make a name for themselves and put them in the eyes and minds […]
Tag: Gloucestershire
High flying Worcester Bears edge University of Gloucestershire Raiders in GBL clash
The University of Gloucestershire were beaten 83-76 as they travelled up the M5 to face high-flying Worcester Bears in round 10 of the Gloucestershire Basketball League. The away side got the better of the first quarter, leading 19-13 thanks in part to first-team captain Toby McLuskie’s nine points, but that was where things peaked for […]
Exclusive: An insight into the Africa Cup of Nations through the eyes of a Forest Green Rovers fan
Forest Green Rovers’ Ebou Adams wasn’t the one that made the journey from Nailsworth to Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations, with Rovers fan Bakary (Bax) Sanneh in attendance at the Limbe stadium. ‘Bax’, as he is commonly known amongst fans, would normally find himself supporting Rob Edwards’ side every weekend. However, instead of […]
Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt claims “the battle isn’t over this season” as they travel to Calne Town on Sunday.
The Mitres will travel to Calne Town on Sunday in a bid to extend their fine run of form after the festive period. In their previous fixture, they hosted a thrilling 4-3 win over promotion rivals Cribbs which saw three red cards handed out over 90 minutes. The win took them nine points clear of […]
Lee Mansell opens up about Gloucester City’s transfer struggles as injury concerns grow
Gloucester City boss Lee Mansell has provided an update on his squad halfway through the January transfer window. It has been a quiet window thus far for City however Mansell has stated his intentions to bring in more than one player before the end of the window. With Ryan Galvin’s loan coming to an end […]
Northampton Town vs Forest Green Rovers: “They’ve got real threats from all over the pitch” Rob Edwards gives his thoughts ahead of top-of-the-table clash
This Saturday sees League Two leaders Forest Green travel to third place Northampton Town in a promotion race clash. Whilst Northampton pose as a threat in the push for League One football, The Cobblers have lost their last two matches, however, Rovers boss Rob Edwards does not underestimate his next opponent. “They’re obviously a good […]
Why do the Gloucester City Queens need Marlee Ball to step up against Nottingham Wildcats in their WBBL Trophy game this weekend?
The Gloucester City Queens made their 2022 debut last weekend, however, their WBBL Trophy match against the Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday is a must-win. The Queens, after a long break in the action, lost 64-62 against the Oaklands Wolves, with the tight affair coming down to the final seconds. Melita Emanuel-Carr and Marlee Ball combined […]
Mike Tindall MBE to star in local Charity match against Gloucester City AFC
Gloucester City will host a different type of opposition in their Heroes for Rugby Charity fixture at New Meadow Park, on January 30. The fixture is in preparation for the Rugby for Heroes legends game which will take place later in the year but will also allow Gloucester AFC to show off their new ground […]
Senior Charities Cup Round of 16 draw: Behemoths clash as Division One North and South leaders meet
Cheltenham Association Football League have announced the draw for the next round of the Senior Charities Cup and one tournament favourite will meet an early cup exit. Whaddon United v Cheltenham Civil Service Reserves is the cream of the draw, with the respective leaders of the top two leagues facing each other in a big […]
Cheltenham Civil Service face Woolaston: “We haven’t had a result there in four years, we’re due one.”
Cheltenham Civil Service manager Stephen Holend admits that a trip to Woolaston is always difficult as he looks ahead to a tough battle this weekend. Civis sit first in Northern Senior Division One, having an unbeaten start to the season. They face Woolaston this weekend as they look to continue their title charge after the […]