Football not alone in contract buyouts

June. The longest day, Royal Ascot, international rugby tours that extend an already punishing season and the summer football transfer Continue reading →

Gidman’s scorecard reflects loyal career

Calm, understated, and by England, some might argue, underrated. The curtain has now fallen on former Gloucestershire captain Alex Gidman’s Continue reading →

In the spotlight – and not a horse to be seen

Back in 1998, I wrote a piece about Gloucestershire’s image to the wider world as a sporting backwater. My argument Continue reading →

Ashes hint at widening domestic split

We’re at that time of year when the big sporting events are all around us. Not for now the week Continue reading →

Klinger goes down a storm

It’s the biggest night of the summer in west country cricket. On Friday around 8,000 spectators with fill the Bristol Continue reading →

Long term view lit by chairman

Gloucestershire start their first home Championship game of the season against Derbyshire on Sunday, but arguably a more important match Continue reading →

No gloss finish to festival

The appeal of the Cheltenham cricket festival is that is draws lovers of the game from all over the country Continue reading →

View from the Grace room

Gloucestershire, like many county cricket clubs, and indeed teams in other sports, use their headquarters to mark the contribution of Continue reading →