At the start of day Three of the first test England had the aim of batting Sri Lanka out the match, leading by 185 with Joe Root looking at his best on 168* another day at the crease would have no one complaining. The first few overs of the day showed a the both theContinue reading “Joe Root double century helps England into a commanding lead despite Sri Lankan fight back”
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Joe Root hits dominant century as Dan Lawrence debut held century put England in command before rain stops play
Joe Root had an excellent day cut short as rain stops play on Day Two as the skipper stands 168 not out, whilst debutant Dan Lawrence hits 73 as England extend lead to 185 At the start of day two of the first test in Galle, England had a simple plan, bat and bat big,Continue reading “Joe Root hits dominant century as Dan Lawrence debut held century put England in command before rain stops play”
England dominant of Day One of First Test in Sri Lanka as Dom Bess takes 5 and Root passes 50
Day One of the first test was dominated by England as Dominic Bess’ takes 5 and Stuart Broad help bowl out a dismal Sri Lanka for a hopeless 135, before Joe Root unbeaten 66 put the tourists in controll. It was a year in waiting but England finally started their tour of Sri Lanka, andContinue reading “England dominant of Day One of First Test in Sri Lanka as Dom Bess takes 5 and Root passes 50”
Lewis Hamilton: Record breaker; Pierre Gasly: Race Winner; Ferrari: Strugglers. Why F1’s 2020 season is the of living memory.
If you were to tell a motorsport fan back in March that the 2020 Formula One season would be the most entertaining and action-packed season in recent memory, they would probably worry for your mental stability. The season opener in Australia had been cancelled on qualifying day, McLaren had pulled out of the GP afterContinue reading “Lewis Hamilton: Record breaker; Pierre Gasly: Race Winner; Ferrari: Strugglers. Why F1’s 2020 season is the of living memory.”
Cheltenham Town youth coach Pete Haynes talks head injuries, dementia and player personal development
Cheltenham Town under 18’s coach Pete Haynes has strong opinions on the development of his players both inside and outside of the world of football. “It’s more important than the football, in most cases a good bloke makes a good footballer, it might sound like a cliché, if they’re hardworking, if their standards are highContinue reading “Cheltenham Town youth coach Pete Haynes talks head injuries, dementia and player personal development”
University of Gloucestershire midfielder Jamie Monks notes “The ginger hair leans to comparisons to Paul Scholes”
“I play football for the Uni fourth team, I play centre midfield, the ginger hair leans to comparisons of Paul Scholes” Avid Manchester United fan Jamie Monks is hoping to replicate- no matter how much smaller the scale- the feat of United hero Paul Scholes as likeness of looks and playing position have followed himContinue reading “University of Gloucestershire midfielder Jamie Monks notes “The ginger hair leans to comparisons to Paul Scholes””
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff on risky West Bromwich Albion and Bristol City loanees
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff is pleased with the club’s summer recruitment after adding “freshness and knowhow” to the core of the squad. Duff admitted that the young loan recruits of forward Finn Azaz and goalkeeper Joshua Griffiths are an “Educated punt.” Wary of the pressures that can affect the young players who are embarkingContinue reading “Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff on risky West Bromwich Albion and Bristol City loanees”
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