About the Banshees

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How we started

During 2008 the Banshees completed a successful associate season in the British American Football League and began full league play in 2009. Many of the Banshees staff where involved in previous teams in the area such as the Severn Vale Royals, Cheltenham Chieftains and the Cotswold Bears. The team was set up by Jim Byrne and Maurice Myers in 2007 and began training in February 2008.

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Our uniform

The Banshees play in White, Red and Black at home unless stated in advance. Road uniform colours are to suit the colours of the team hosting, however the Banshees have a dark Navy and Silver uniform for the road. 

What is a Banshee anyway?

The team nickname is relates to the Banshee as it is usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the Otherworld. The team name was chosen by team co-founder Jim Byrne, the Banshee has special significance to Jim Byrne due to his love of Irish myths. No other NFL, CFL or College team has the Banshee as a nickname.

We are in the news

The Gloucester Banshees enjoy a healthy relationship with the local media in Gloucestershire, Hereford and the Forest of Dean region. The team has also been featured on BBC Radio Gloucestershire. Game reports and features are covered in the local media. 

Listen to BBC Gloucestershire's Pete Wilson's Interview with a Banshee