Christmas Update

It's been about 2 months since my last proper update on here, now that Christmas is around the corner here is what I've been up to!

All Golds 32-24 Nottingham Trent

All Golds 28-38 Exeter

All Golds 34-26 St Mary's

All Golds 26-24 Union

All Golds Promo

Marwan Koukash / Salford Red Devils /  All Golds Business Breakfast

Lee Haskins / Bristol Boxing Gym

Meadow Park

Gloucester City 1-4 Forest Green

Gloucester City 1-1 Solihull

Gloucester City 1-0 Harrogate

Gloucester City 0-1 Stalybridge

Gloucester City 1-1 Bath City

Michael / Watford Fan

An Evening with John Hartson

It was quite an honour to meet John Hartson who has an incredible story!

The crowd interact with ex Leeds United player turned comedian John Stiles as he requests team captains from each table.

Gloucester City executives, Chairman Mike Dunstan & Manger Tim Harris pose with John Hartson at The Hatherley Manor Hotel.

I did struggle with the lighting but it was a joy to hear John speak about his stories with ex teamates & his battle with cancer.

Gloucester City v Staines Town

Gloucester City faced another FA Cup replay at Whaddon Road, this time in the third qualifying round against Staines Town, a tasty meeting against Forest Green Rovers awaits the victors!

Charlie Griffin applies pressure to his opposing goalkeeper..

..who appeared to be sporting a blue Swansea City badge on his back.

I decided to experiment a bit with exposures at f11 showing off the floodlights..

..and 1/125th for some motion blur.

An impressive leap to penetrate the Staines defence. Gloucester ended the first half 1-0 up but Staines managed to claw it back to 2-2 before 60 minutes had passed. Nathan Modest secured the win for the tigers with three minutes to spare.

A Staines defender pleads his case to the referee.

Marc Richards places his attention on the home support during the full time handshakes.

'Forest Green, we're coming for you' was the chant at Full time from the home support with a win tonight they host their local rivals later this month.

Gloucestershire pride will be at stake in the 4th qualifying round of the FA Cup. Tonight's result brings an end to an emotional week for the City with the news breaking last Wednesday that they will be allowed a move back to Meadow Park after a 7 year exile.

Gloucester City v Paulton Rovers

Under the lights at Whaddon Road, I decided to book out a 60D & 100mm 2.8 from Paul to combat the low light situation, I'm pleased with the results and looking forward to using the combination again soon. Match Report

After drawing 1-1 at the weekend, a replay decided if Gloucester City or Paulton would progress to the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. Here a Paulton defender anticipates a delivery into the box.

Charlie Griffin avoids a challenge on the edge of the box, with his side progressing into the next round away to Staines thanks to strike from Matt Groves at the half hour mark & George Miller getting off the mark for his new club in the second half.

Tigers' manager Tim Harris applauds the 377 strong crowd at full time.

Non League Day Gloucester v Hyde

During the International Break the domestic spotlight can be focused on the lower levels of English football, standing terraces & nameless jerseys are showcased harking back to the traditions of the beautiful game.

Whaddon Road is not only the home of League 2 table toppers Cheltenham Town, but also the current residence of Conference North outfit Gloucester City, who have been playing their home matches at the ground since 2010.

An attendance of 557 was recorded today, and even a fellow Leeds fan made it out to support Non League Day! 

Referee Marvyn Amphlett leads the teams out.

Charlie Griffin receives the Vanarama Player of the month award before kick off.

Scott Wilson gets tackled whilst attacking down the left.

Rhys Day receives a yellow card.

Adam Connolly delivers a ball into the penalty area.

A Gloucester City fans reaction to a penalty decision for Hyde, which Mike Green saved.

Charlie Griffin equalizes for Gloucester City!

Tim Harris applauds the home support after a 1-1 draw, leaving City lying 14th in the Conference North table.