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January 11, 2022
Rockets Launch ‘Inside Rockets’ Podcast
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January 11, 2022

City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce that we are starting a new podcast, Inside Rockets, to bring you closer to the Club. Starting later this week with Managing Director Robert Palmer, we go behind the scenes to discover more about his journey and what led to the formation of the Club back in…

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Inside Rockets Podcast
November 23, 2021
Michael Gayle: “The Atmosphere Was Amazing!”
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November 23, 2021

Men’s First Team captain Michael Gayle spoke of his excitement at how the team is coming together after our biggest victory of the season at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on Saturday evening. Having just recovered from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the past four weeks, Mike is excited to be back out on…

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First Team
October 27, 2021
Coach Paul Douglas Reflects On Northamptonshire Titans And Previews Charnwood Riders
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October 27, 2021

We caught up with Coach Paul Douglas after our visit to Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday to discuss the game and preview our home fixture against Charnwood Riders this Saturday. Despite falling to a defeat, there were positives to take from the manner of the performance and the return of Nathan Ramsdale-Owen to the court after…

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First Team
October 4, 2021
Coach Paul Douglas Reflects On Opening Night Defeat
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October 4, 2021

We caught up with Coach Paul Douglas for his post-match thoughts after our Senior Men’s First Team fell to a 68-59 home defeat at the hands of Team Birmingham Elite on Saturday evening. Watch the full interview below. Our next home fixture will once again be against Team Birmingham Elite, this time in NBL Cup…

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Coach Paul Douglas
August 27, 2021
Mike: “The Season Can’t Come Fast Enough”
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August 27, 2021

We caught up with Gatluak ‘Mike‘ Thiep following his commitment to the Rockets for the upcoming season to talk his time playing in the USA, Asia and Europe as well as the impact he hopes to have on the team both on and off the court this season. Mike spent time growing up in Birmingham and it…

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First Team
August 27, 2021
Matt: “I Want To Do Whatever I Can To Contribute To Winning”
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August 27, 2021

We caught up with young guard Matt Gaskell to talk his basketball journey so far and his hopes and ambitions for the upcoming campaign. Basketball in Birmingham has been part of Matt’s life since an early age with his parents introducing him to the Birmingham Bullets before joining the youth setup at COB a few…

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First Team
August 26, 2021
Miles: “I can’t wait to get out there with the team”
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August 26, 2021

We caught up with Miles Moore after he committed to the Rockets for the upcoming season to talk his journey into basketball and his ambitions for the season ahead. At sixteen years old, Miles has only been involved in the game for three years having discovered the sport whilst becoming disillusioned with playing football. “I…

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First Team
August 25, 2021
Faaris: “I Am Very Excited To Get Started”
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August 25, 2021

We caught up with new signing Faaris Mughal following his signing announcement yesterday to discuss his journey up to this point, how his desire to play developed during his time in the Rockets’ youth setup, and his ambitions for the upcoming season. Faaris has been involved with the youth setup at the Rockets since he…

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Faaris Mughal
July 1, 2021
Rockets First Team News
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July 1, 2021
We are really pleased to announce 2 very exciting coaching appointments to spearhead our mens and women’s first teams for the 2021/22 season! Leading our Rockets Men’s programme will be Coach Paul Douglas. Following an illustrious BBL playing career during which Douglas established himself as one of the city’s best-ever homegrown players Birmingham Bullets, he...
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May 20, 2021
Bursary fund in the name of Olympic basketball star is helping Rockets aim high
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May 20, 2021
A Former Olympic basketball star is set to help players and coaches reach new heights at the Rockets. Birmingham’s biggest community basketball club has set up a bursary fund in the name of Brisbane Bullets legend Rob Sibley. The Robert Sibley Bursary Scheme aims to support players and coaches on their basketball journey, especially those...
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