Author: Robert Sutton

Rob Sutton is 21 years old from Milton Keynes. He is passionate about a number of sports including both codes of rugby, football, cricket and horse racing. Rob’s sporting prowesses was admittedly limited, he played left wing in youth football and would often ghost into the box for a two yard tap in with a career best three goals in one season. Rob is best suited to sitting in the stands to enjoy his sport. He has been a Wasps rugby season ticket holder since 2012 and follows the England team home and away. Rob also is a keen supporter of county cricket with T20 Finals Day being the highlight of his year.

Sports Gazette Rugby Podcast: Episode 3

Rugby Union

by Robert Sutton - 21 February 201921 February 2019 024

Join Rob Sutton and Michael Jordan as they look ahead to the third round of matches in the 2019 Six Nations Championship. The showdown between Wales and England in Cardiff on Saturday takes centre stage while Ireland are looking to continue their championship charge against Italy. They are also joined by France

Emotion runs high at Sandown as racing keeps calm and carries on

Other Sports

by Robert Sutton - 16 February 201916 February 2019 081

British racing was only in its third day back after the enforced shutdown following an outbreak of equine influenza, but at Sandown on Friday it appeared it was business as usual. A big crowd enjoyed a glorious February Friday with the Royal Artillery Gold Cup as its centrepiece. This race began in

Brentford 1 – 0 Aston Villa: Maupay’s Late Show Hands Bees Victory Against Former Boss

Football

by Robert Sutton - 13 February 201921 February 2019 077

Neal Maupay's stoppage time winner secured Brentford a fifth straight home win under the Griffin Park lights against Aston illa Brentford had much the better of the game which saw Villa manager Dean Smith return to his former club for the first time. http://gty.im/1033658680 The Bees missed a number of chances in both

Thomas Frank hoping for Brentford response as Dean Smith returns to Griffin Park

Football

by Robert Sutton - 13 February 201913 February 2019 069

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has called on his Brentford players to give the home supporters a magical night under the Griffin Park lights when Aston Villa come to town this evening. The Bees have won both home meetings between the two clubs since Villa were relegated from the Premier League in

Barnet 3-3 Brentford: Battle of the Bees heads for replay after six-goal thriller

Football

by Robert Sutton - 28 January 20192 February 2019 0160

The last remaining non-league side in this season's FA Cup, Barnet earned themselves a replay with Championship side Brentford following a pulsating FA Cup tie. This was a match that really had everything, including Jubilee Line tube drivers peeping their whistles going past the Hive. Ollie Watkins put the visiting Bees in

The year in sport 2018: Rugby Union

Rugby Union

by Robert Sutton - 30 December 201830 December 2018 0163

3rd February 2018. Stade de France, Paris. 82 minutes on the clock, France lead Ireland 13-12. The away side go through the phases and work an opening for Jonny Sexton to win the match with a drop goal. A result that began a remarkable year for Irish rugby. They swatted

James Chisholm hails impact of Paul Gustard as Harlequins aim for silverware

Rugby Union

by Robert Sutton - 20 December 201820 December 2018 0156

Harlequins ended an inconsistent 2017 in style. A London Derby victory over Saracens at a rocking Twickenham Stoop, followed by a 50-21 hammering of Northampton Saints in Big Game Ten, many Quins fans were looking up for 2018. Little did they know that only one more win would follow in the

Big Bash 2018/19 Preview

Cricket

by Robert Sutton - 19 December 201819 December 2018 0127

Widely regarded as one of world cricket’s premier T20 competitions, the Big Bash League (BBL) kicks off tomorrow. Defending champions Adelaide Strikers travel to face Brisbane Heat in the opening game of an expanded tournament that will see 56 group games — up from 40 last year — with the top

Alsa Mix and Torpillo stake Cheltenham Festival claims on thrilling Sandown Friday

Other Sports

by Robert Sutton - 8 December 20188 December 2018 0153

Alan King continued his domination of the Winter Novices Hurdle at Sandown Park with a third victory in four years. The winning horse was Alsa Mix, ridden by Wayne Hutchinson who also rode Label Des Obeaux to victory in this race in 2015. Alsa Mix quickened nicely in a competitive renewal of

Why Exeter Chiefs Can Stop the Saracens Machine And Lift The Premiership Trophy

Rugby Union

by Robert Sutton - 30 November 201829 November 2018 01188

Since rugby union’s Premiership began in 1987, there has often been one team that has dominated over a period of time. In the 1990s, Bath were the powerhouse before a period of dominance from Wasps and Leicester Tigers during the 2000s where the two clubs were champions for 11 out of