Report: Mens 4th Xl vs Ross On Wye 2 – November 30, 2024

Gloucester City Hockey Club 4s vs. Ross-on-Wye 2s. It was a chilly morning, overcast skies with temperatures around 8°C. A light breeze from the southwest enhanced the cool feel but visibility remained excellent for playing conditions. In a highly competitive match, Gloucester City Hockey Club’s 4th team hosted Ross-on-Wye 2s at Oxstalls Sports Park. The teams showcased spirited performances, with Gloucester determined to defend their home turf and gain 3 pts after four heavy defeats. Read more…

Report: Ladies 3rd Xl vs Westberries 2 – November 30, 2024

Gloucester fought hard but fell to a 3-0 defeat against Westberries 2s in a challenging match. The game was marked by hard work and determination. Players worked tirelessly to break up play and support the attack, covering ground and ensuring that Gloucester remained competitive throughout. The commitment of the team was evident, even as the visitors dominated possession at times.   Midfield and defence consistently put in a series of important tackles to thwart Westberries’ Read more…

Phil Joyner

It is with sadness that we have to share that former club member Phil Joyner passed away earlier this month at the age of 89For those who knew Phil and would like to attend, his funeral will be on Monday 2nd December at Oak Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium.Following the service there will be a wake held at St George’s Church centre, Court road, Brockwoth. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Marfan Trust, may be left Read more…

Report: Mens 2nd Xl vs Wotton Under Edge 3 – November 23, 2024

The squad woke up to a glorious morning. The wind blowing so hard tree roots were scrambling to find more depth and the rain looked like it took pleasure in defeating the best waterproofs and wellies Gloucestershire dog walkers had to offer. The journey to Wotton Under Edge (WUE) was delightful. A beautiful blend of rain, wind, misted screen and puddles only seen in a famous ‘The Vicar of Dibley “episode. Spirits were high upon Read more…

Report: Mens 4th Xl vs Winchcombe 1 – November 23, 2024

Match report: Gloucester 4’s vs Winchcombe 1’s Away – 23 November 2024 It was a fine winters day with a mild breeze and hint of rain as Gloucester 4’s made the journey northeast to face the league leaders, Winchcombe 1’s. This was a top vs bottom of the table clash and promised to be a tough challenge for the mighty 4’s. As a result, the team arrived early and earnestly set about their rigorous pre-match Read more…

Report: Mens 3rd Xl vs Newent 2 – November 23, 2024

Gloucester City 3rds Ride Again: A Hot and Steamy Win Over Newent 2nds (4-2) The heat was on, the tension was thick, and the action was fast and furious. On a pitch that smelled of sweat and desire, Gloucester City 3rds came out on top in a thrilling showdown with Newent 2nds, emerging with a 4-2 victory. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves; this match had more twists and turns than a bad western Read more…

Report: Ladies 3rd Xl vs Bretforton 1 – November 16, 2024

Match report written by Erin Harper Huge thanks to Selfie for travelling to Bretforton with us. His umpiring was top notch on Gloucester’s behalf…Although the scoreline was 2:0 to our hosts, the team’s play far from reflected that. Overall we played calm, level headed and confident hockey. Our play from the get-go topped Bretforton, as practiced from training we looked back when in need and chose great options on passes forward to get shots on Read more…