about the tigers   about tiger roar   appearances   fixtures & results   recent goals   table   brett james   callum preece   darren mullings   jack harris   jake harris   james palmer   kev sawyer   lee archer   marc richards   matt rose   michael green   mike symons   mike tambling   mitchell bryant   neil mustoe   ollie barnes   tom hamblin   tom parrinello   tom webb   will morford   david mehew   adie harris   craig barden   ade tandy   lee randall   dr bob byrne   player archive   tigerimages   city history   county cup   fa cup   fa trophy   farnboro stories   floods   georgian tour   league cup   league history   managers   opponents   overall records   reserves   result history   statistics   team photos   wtps   sport glos   citizen sport   livescores   official website   bsn website   bsn links   city pitchero   city wiki   tiger videos   city open forum   contact  Tiger Roar - An unofficial Gloucester City AFC Website City of Gloucester coat of arms Welcome to Tiger Roar, an unofficial website that aims to promote everything good about Blue Square North side Gloucester City. Online since the summer of 1998 the website has grown beyond belief and includes close to a thousand pages encompassing past and current player profiles, historical articles, videos clips, match reports, top quality photographs and in the City Open Forum, one of the most vibrant discussion boards around. Following the catastrophic floods of July 2007 the club were forced to abandon their stadium at Meadow Park and play for a season at Forest Green. Two seasons followed at Cirencester Town before the club moved again for the 2010/11 campaign. Admission costs are £12 for adults, £6 for concessions, and free for Children of 10 and under accompanied by an adult. Directions to the ground can be found here. The Tigers won promotion from the Southern League in May 2009 and under the guidance of ex-Bristol Rovers striker David "Boris" Mehew will look to consolidate their position this season. With a team made up of the best players from the Gloucester, Swindon and Bristol area including goalkeeper Kev Sawyer, midfielders Tom Webb and Darren Mullings plus forwards Mike Symons and Mitchell Bryant come and support your local team to glory in the Blue Square Bet North. Photo Galleries of recent Gloucester City matches City v's Redditch United (30/08/10) Solihull Moors v's City (28/08/10) AFC Telford United v's City (24/08/10) City v's Ilkeston Town (21/08/10) City v's Corby Town (17/08/10)    Workington v's City (14/08/10) City v's Newport County (07/08/10) Pegasus Juniors v's City (31/07/10) Training @ Stratford Park (27/07/10) Bristol City v's City (05/05/10) The latest Gloucester City news from Sport Glos The latest news and events from Tiger Roar   Monday August 30th 2010   Lee Archer new signing Mike Tambling debut goal What a difference 48 hours makes! After Saturdays abject display at Solihull suddenly the prospect of entertaining league whipping boys Redditch United wasn't as palatable as it might've been, especially as they'd held Telford to a draw whilst we were tossing it off against the Moors. But there was no need to worry as David Mehew's men put on a masterclass in finishing to condemn the team from the Birmingham new town to a 5-0 drubbing. Boris had rung the changes in his starting line up with Marc Richards and Matt Rose dropped but a worse fate befell winger Ryan O'Hara who was released. In came Ollie Barnes and Mike Tambling whilst the City manager called on the services of Lee Archer, a 37 year old left winger who used to be in the same Bristol Rovers team as him. It didn't take long for City to show their true colours that were kept hidden on Saturday as good work from both Mitchell Bryant and Tom Webb from a Mike Symons flick found Tambling in space and he marked his debut with a goal. Redditch fought back and were winning headers at set pieces but their finishing left alot to be desired. The Tigers started the second half without Captain Tom Webb who had a hamstring injury as Rose filled in for him but it was midfield partner Darren Mullings who got his name on the scoresheet when he ghosted to the near post to flick a Tom Parrinello corner past Redditch's debutant keeper Robert Ambrusic. Six minutes later it was three when Symons was picked out with a pinpoint long pass from Mike Green and the City striker rounded the Redditch number one and dinked a shot into the far corner. With Lee Smith now at Forest Green City fans may have wondered who'd be on penalties this year and their question was answered when Bryant was clumsily fouled in the box. Symons grabbed the ball, placed it on the spot and sent Ambrusic the wrong way to make it four. Mullings rounded off the scoring with five minutes to go when he capitalised on a mix up in the Redditch defence before calmly stroking the ball home with his left foot. More of the same against Hyde please City! City : Sawyer, Green (Preece 79), Parrinello, Barnes, Hamblin (Richards 66), Mullings, Tambling, Webb (Rose 45), Bryant, Symons, Archer. Subs n/u : Morford, Mustoe Interviews - Sport Glos report - Photos Tambling goal - Mullings 1st - Symo's 1st - Symo's penalty - Mullings 2nd Back of the Net! Darren Mullings scores his first and City's second Saturday August 28th 2010   Kev Sawyer booked "It was a woeful performance" said City boss David Mehew after he'd seen his side lose 1-2 at Solihull Moors in a game which, after doing the double over the Birmingham side last season many would've expected to see a City win. Kev Sawyer's goal led a charmed life at the windswept Damson Park right from the start when Ryan Beswick was denied by the City keeper all the way up until two minutes before the break when the Tigers' number one brought down diminutive Solihull striker Dean Lee, got booked and then went the wrong way for Beswick's spot kick. Boris sent his team out early for the second half and would've been annoyed to see giant striker Adam Cunnington loop a header beyond the reach of his keeper. City only perked up with the introduction of substitute Mike Tambling but Darren Mullings thunderbolt free kick proved too little too late as Solihull made it four defeats in five games for Mehew. City : Sawyer, Mustoe, Parrinello, Richards (Barnes 62), Hamblin, Rose (O'Hara 55), Mullings, Webb, Bryant, Symons, Morford (Tambling 55). Subs n/u : Green, Mehew Sport Glos report - Photos Against Solihull Moors some City players were anonymous Tuesday August 24th 2010   Tom Hamblin bloodied Only a brave man would've bet against anything other than a home win tonight after Telford had so ruthlessly dispatched promotion favourites Gainsborough 5-0 on Saturday and so it became that the Shropshire side recorded their fourth win in four games, albeit only 0-2 thanks to a resolute display of defending from City. With youngster Jake Harris failing a fitness test on his ankle Ryan O'Hara was restored to the side whilst the impressive Michael Green and Mike Symons both played despite carrying knocks themselves. The home side pressed from the outset and might've had a penalty when the ball appeared to strike Matt Rose' flailing arm but they should've gone ahead through Andy Brown when the striker got on the end of a header across the face of goal but managed to miss from six yards. They did eventually take the lead when midfielder Phil Trainer, who looked offside, met a header on and plundered the ball beyond Kev Sawyer despite a desperate lunge from Tom Hamblin. The City centre half then had to leave the field following a clash of heads with for FGR player Alex Meechan. City started stronger in the second half but were hit by a sucker punch when Trainer burst through a flat footed Tigers back line before finishing with a low left footed drive past Sawyer. The home fans screamed for another penalty as City continued to defend for their lives but it came at a cost as they were unable to create any sustained pressure in attack. The game finished in controversial fashion when Telford's on loan winger Greg Mills was shown a second yellow card for time wasting, much to the displeasure of the home fans among an impressive crowd of nearly two thousand. City : Sawyer, Green (Mustoe 58), Parrinello, Richards, Hamblin, Rose, Mullings, Webb (Morford 71), Bryant (Tambling 80), Symons, O'Hara. Subs n/u : Barnes, Lewis Fan Interview - Photos - Highlights Tom Hamblin tries but fails to stop Phil Trainer scoring for Telford Saturday August 21st 2010   Jake Harris debut goal Mitchell Bryant shoe'd in After enduring two defeats on the bounce City finally recorded their first win of the season with a fine 2-0 win over Ilkeston Town at Whaddon Road today. The Tigers were on top for the majority of the game against a side with experienced strikers Jason Lee, Chucki Eribenne and David Graham as well as the much sought after Amari Morgan-Smith, although Lee played at the heart of defence but it was the City strikers who'd be amongst the goals. Tom Webb had a great chance to give David Mehew's men an early lead but dragged his shot agonisingly wide when Mike Symons fed him a low ball across the penalty area and Symons himself thought he'd scored the opener when Mitchell Bryant's shot fell for him to tap home but his celebrations were cut short by a linesman's flag. But City's persistence paid off two minutes before the break when Jake Harris, signed on loan from Newport County on Thursday made room in the penalty area to shoot past Ilkeston's highly rated keeper Dan Lowson. The second half saw Ilson's one and only shot on goal, an effort from outside the box which Kev Sawyer had to get down to get his body behind. But any hope the Derbyshire side had of getting anything from the game was reduced when Jake Picton stupidly put the boot into the grounded Bryant right in front of the referee's assistant. A red card was the only feasible outcome. With more space to exploit at the back and Ilkeston unable to push Lee into an attacking role Symons got his reward when he drove into the box from the left hand side before taking the ball to a seemingly impossible angle before lifting a shot over Lowson and inside the near post. Webb had another great chance to get on the scoresheet but sent his right footed effort just wide of the upright from twelve yards before the game ended on a low when Harris had to be helped off after he was hurt in a meaty challenge in the penalty area. The result will put City in good stead for their visit to leaders Telford United on Tuesday (k/o 7.45pm) at the New Bucks Head. City : Sawyer, Green, Parrinello, Richards, Hamblin, Rose, Mullings, Webb, Bryant (O'Hara 83), Symons, Jake Harris (Barnes 85). Subs n/u : Tambling, Mustoe, Lewis Interview - Photos New signing Jake Harris marks his debut with a goal against Ilkeston Tuesday August 17th 2010   Jack Harris broken leg Tom Parrinello skillful City's start to the season got even worse at Whaddon Road tonight, in more ways than one as the game was held up for over half an hour when Jack Harris broke his leg whilst contesting a fifty / fifty ball with Corby's Andrew Hall. It was the kind of incident which puts the game into perspective as the Tigers went on to lose, as they seemingly always do at home against the Steelmen but the thing on most peoples minds was the condition of the young City player. A statement later posted on the official website confirmed that it was a clean break on both the tibia and fibula. Tiger Roar wishes Jack all the best and hopes for a speedy recovery. The break in play did Corby no favours as they were well on top at the time and on the resumption City stepped up a gear and Tom Webb had a great chance to score but dug a shot over the bar. Tom Parrinello showed that we've signed a good player when he dribbled his way past two defenders with ease but his final ball to Mitchell Bryant failed to bear fruit. Also Darren Mullings flashed a header just wide of Chris Mackenzie's post just before the interval. Into the second half and just like the game at Cirencester in April Graham Drury's men came alive to collect all three points. They took the lead through Ben Mackey, a summer signing from Brackley Town who fired home from close range after first Michael Green had cleared off the line for a corner, which itself was headed against the crossbar before falling invitingly for the striker to open the scoring. City were battling well against a strong and tall Corby back line but managed to get a header on target from one free kick although annoyingly it was aimed straight at veteran keeper Mackenzie. With just a few minutes remaining substitute Steve Diggin fired home from an angle after the referee had failed to spot a handball in the build up as all three points headed back to Northamptonshire. City : Sawyer, Green, Harris (Barnes 16), Richards, Hamblin, Mullings, O’Hara (Rose 59), Webb (Tambling 85), Bryant, Symons, Parrinello. Subs n/u : Mustoe, Lewis Sport Glos Report - Photos Jack Harris is treated on the pitch after breaking his leg against Corby Saturday August 14th 2010   Darren Mullings quality Marc Richards consolation goal It was a case of opening days blues for the Tigers as the bookies were proven right as Workington won 1-2 in a scoreline which at times flattered David Mehew's men. Starting the game with what looked like a 4-5-1 formation that had Darren Mullings playing in behind lone striker Mike Symons the plan seemed to be to stop the Cumbrian team from scoring early doors before taking a more attacking approach later in the game. Plan "B" was called for after the break as the home side got on the scoresheet, had one disallowed and were denied what looked like a penalty. Although, there was an argument that their goal shouldn't have happened because the scorer Phil McLuckie was only booked when he slid in studs up into Jack Harris. He was indeed McLuckie to stay on and also be on the pitch to convert after Shaun Vipond had danced around both Neil Mustoe and Marc Richards to prevent him with an easy chance to beat Kev Sawyer. The impressive Mullings had had City's best chance, but the 30 or so fans who'd made the 530 mile round trip were disappointed to see his run, twist, turn and shot fly over the bar. If that was bad luck then City did have some good as first the home side had a second goal ruled out and then Jack Harris got away with what looked like a foul, denying the Reds a penalty. The second half was a bit different as Ryan O'Hara, who tried his best but didn't seem to have the beating of his opponent was replaced by young striker Mitchell Bryant. However, chances still appeared at Sawyer's goal as Workington hit the post and the crossbar before a Mullings was denied a brilliant equaliser with a save which was just as good as the shot on the turn. Prior to that chance the Tigers had picked up a couple of bookings with both Bryant and his marker being cautioned after an off the ball incident and Symons saw yellow for deliberate handball. The Cumbrians did make it two when substitute Matt Tymon stole in ahead of Tom Hamblin at a free kick to leave Sawyer rooted to his line as he headed into the far corner but Richards gave Boris' men a lifeline when he nodded home Tom Parrinello's corner a minute or so later. City : Sawyer (Lewis 57), Green (Mustoe 57), Harris, Barnes, Hamblin, Rose, Mullings, Bryant, Symons, Parrinello (Tambling 70) Subs n/u : Preece Interview - Sport Glos Report - Photos Marc Richards heads home City's consolation goal at Workington Saturday August 7th 2010   Kev Sawyer as good as ever City faced their last real test before the start of the new season with a 1-1 home draw against Blue Square Premier new boys Newport County. Dean Holdsworth fielded a team that, according to Tim Harris only probably included three possible starters for their game at Darlington next week but that didn't mean that they had a lack of quality with former Salisbury and Woking strikers Robbie Matthews and Giuseppe Sole. The depth in County's squad comes at a cost though, according to reports their budget is a mind blowing £15,000 per week! For City, Kev Sawyer made a welcome return in goal, although a kit clash denied the Tigers' followers the chance to see him in his lovely orange kit. The big keeper looked as good as ever and pulled off a magnificent save to keep City's lead intact after Darren Mullings has scored from an angle a few minutes earlier. Sawyer could do nothing about Sole's equaliser though as it was hammered past him in an instant, although Sole himself might've had a red card for a two footed lunge at Jack Harris, although was lucky to get away with a yellow. For City both Mullings and Ollie Barnes were cautioned. In the second half Newport brought on more of their Conference South romping stars as City weakened their team but it didn't lead to any further goals, especially thanks to sub keeper Ben Lewis who pulled off a magnificent save within two minutes of coming on. City : Sawyer (Lewis 57), Green (Mustoe 57), Harris, Barnes, Hamblin, Rose, Mullings, Bryant, Symons, Parrinello (Tambling 70) Subs n/u : Preece Interview - Sport Glos Report - Photos - Darren Mullings goal Darren Mullings puts City 1-0 up against Newport Saturday July 31st 2010   Mike Tambling impressed City won their first pre-season friendly today with a 2-1 victory in Hereford at Pegasus Juniors. After going a goal behind midway through the first half the Tigers, managed by Adie Harris in the absence of the holidaying David Mehew turned the scoreline on it's head with goals in the second half from trialist Mike Tambling and Ryan O'Hara. Tambling had replaced rolled ankle victim Marc Richards in the first half and slotted into an attacking midfield role in which he looked more and more assured as the game wore on. Also standing out was ex-Reading youngster Mitchell Bryant whilst some of the City fans were also impressed with James Hix's car! City : Lewis, Preece, Prictor, Richards (Tambling 27), Harris, Mustoe, O’Hara, Mullings, Bryant, Symons, Parrinello (Hix 55) Neil Mustoe Interview - Sport Glos Report - Photos Trialist Mitchell Bryant brings the best out of the Pegasus Juniors goalkeeper Tuesday July 27th 2010   Ryan O'Hara hard running! If you go down to the woods today.... Well, not quite the woods but Stratford Park in Stroud and the only bear on show was Mike Symons as the City squad had an alternative training session deep in the heart of Forest Green territory. After a bout of hard running, including a punishing finale uphill the players took part in a game of hide and seek, some head tennis; Bristol v's Gloucester and Cheltenham v's Swindon before ending with a leisurely dip in the pool. Photos City boss David Mehew plays hide and seek with his players! Friday July 23rd 2010   Olbas new sponsors Another friendly, another defeat although it was at the hands of BSP new boys Bath City with the goal coming from marquee signing Scott Murray. The Tigers, resplendant in their new blue away kits proudly adorned by new sponsor Olbas were unlucky to lose to Adie Britton's men and put up a good showing. Ex-Reading youngster Mitchell Bryant impressed and could be the pacy replacement that seems to have been lacking whilst Ashley Kington, recently released by Bristol City played in midfield. City : Lewis, Kite, Harris (Prictor 37) (Hix 74), Barnes, Rose, Kington, O'Hara (Tambling 80), Webb, Bryant, Symons, Parrinello. As well as Olbas, a product of Longlevens based herbal remedy firm GR Lanes on the shirts, the name Barnwood Builders also appears on the shorts. Archived Tiger Roar news streams can be found at here   Page last updated : 2nd September 2010 Tiger Roar is an unofficial, independant production. 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