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Cricket: Gloucestershire lose semi-final despite Gidman ton

7:24pm Sunday 5th July 2009

A CENTURY from captain Alex Gidman was not enough to lead Gloucestershire into a first Lord’s final for five years as they were beaten by Sussex today.

Youth cricket: St Michael's win Kwik Cricket Festival

Pupils from Almondsbury and Severn Beach Primary schools taking part in the Kwik cricket competition at Old Down cricket club

9:00am Friday 3rd July 2009

THE second successful Old Down Kwik Cricket Festival was held at The Park, Old Down Cricket Club last week. Eight year 6 teams from six local Primary schools participated in a fun event designed to promote cricket at Primary School level. Old Down has worked closely with Filton High and Marlwood Secondary schools to organise the event.

Ben Gannon cricket column: Vaughan was one of the best England captains

8:00am Friday 3rd July 2009

AFTER 82 Tests at an average of 41.44, 51 of which were as captain with 26 wins, Michael Vaughan has decided to hang up his boots.

Football: Fowler to make swift Rovers return

7:55pm Friday 3rd July 2009

FOREST GREEN’S first match of the season will see them go head-to- head with former captain Lee Fowler and Kettering Town.

Football: Is Wembley display a Pass to new deal for Tom?

8:50am Friday 3rd July 2009

GOALKEEPER Tom Pass is hoping his Wembley masterclass will earn him a full-time deal with Forest Green.

Gymnastics: Sanders defies the odds to represent Great Britain

9:06am Thursday 2nd July 2009

A THORNBURY gymnast who was told he would never compete again after a shoulder operation over two years ago will be representing Great Britain in the prestigious World University Games today.

Cricket: Skipper Gidman eyes return to Lord's

Alex Gidman

9:02am Thursday 2nd July 2009

ALEX GIDMAN has never lost a semi-final in a domestic 50-over competition and he plans to use that experience to help lead Gloucestershire into the Friends Provident Trophy final.

Football: Sparrow announced as new Slimbridge chairman

9:21am Thursday 2nd July 2009

KEITH SPARROW has been announced as the new Slimbridge chairman after John Mack stood down.

Football: Yate striker Reid linked with Rotherham

9:17am Thursday 2nd July 2009

YATE TOWN striker Jake Reid is currently on trial with a League Two club.

Rugby: Vunipola brothers in England development tour squad

3:08pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

THORNBURY brothers Mako and Billy Vunipola have been named in England under-18s squad for the development tour to South Africa.



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