About us

At Gloucester City our aim is to provide opportunities for the most talented local players to develop their football potential. Under the expert guidance of our team of qualified coaches, our players are given the opportunity to play against some of the best players in their age group in the Midlands. This combination of competitive league and cup football, combined with expert coaching will, we believe, give our young players an excellent foundation on which to build their football careers, with some we hope stepping up to play for our First Team in the Blue Square Conference Premier North.

We hope that in addition to developing their existing football skills, in their time with us our players will learn other skills which will of use to them in later life; self discipline, team work, dealing with pressure and self confidence to name but a few.

Above all, we also want the players and their parents to have fun!

Making The Step up to the First Team

Over the years many players have taken the step up from our youth sides to star for the first team.

As our teams play a very high standard of junior football, matches are often watched by Scouts from other sides. In the last 12 months, City players have attracted interest from clubs such as Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and, more locally, Bristol City, Swindon and Cheltenham Town.

Gloucester City run boy’s squads from Under 12 to Under 18 level (though we do not run an Under 17 side). The Under 12 to Under 16 squads play in the Midland Junior Premier League, which is fast developing a reputation in the football world as being one of the most competitive junior leagues in the area. Playing standards in the league are high and improving year upon year. The Under 18 squad plays in the Midland Floodlit League which is also highly competitive. Our lads also play in the e-on FA Youth Cup and the Gloucestershire FA Youth Shield, the top Under 18 competition in the County.

Home matches are played at The Spa, in the heart of the City, for our younger age groups.  Our Under 15 / 16 squad play at Huntley.  Due to the loss of Meadow Park through the flooding our Under 18 side play at Harrow Hill.

Our sides train at least once a week. During the winter months this takes place under the lights at Plock Court and St Peters School. 

Our Coaches

Our coaches include some of the top names in local junior football who are fully committed to sharing their expertise, skills and experience with our young players. Our team managers include Darren Manley, Fred Gittings, Kenny Blackburn, Wayne Hams, Mounir Nouira and Tim Hall. They in turn are supported by a team of Coaches. All are fully qualified and have completed FA enhanced CRB checks.