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Forest Green won for just the second time in seven matches when they defeated Sutton United at the New Lane on Tuesday night. Rovers were dominant in the first half and two goals in seven first half minutes set the Greens on their way to move level with York City in second place in the […]
Forest Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill was in jovial spirits after he completed his 999th managerial game in a 2-1 win over Sutton United in the National League. In a repeat of the reverse fixture, Charlie McCann and Christian Doidge grabbed the goals to see Rovers over the line at home once more. “Wow, 999, […]
For 18-year-old Carys Pugh-Jones, it’s been a whirlwind campaign in her breakout season for the Robinesses. She’s played every minute in Cheltenham’s run to the final, which included triumphs over Boldmere St Michaels, Wolves, Stockport County and Southampton U21s. In the latter match, Carys saved a 90th minute penalty to deny the Saints a chance […]
Forest Green Rovers travel to Halifax Town looking for a second consecutive win after tasting success against Maidenhead United on Saturday. After a three game winless run in the league, FGR returned to winning ways after they defeated the Magpies 2-0 at The New Lawn. Goals from Emmanuel Osadebe in the first half, before a […]
There are many unsung heroes within the footballing world, and Chris Farr has certainly been one of those during his time in the sport. Well-known in the Gloucestershire scene, he started out at Forest Green Rovers, and his introduction to the role wasn’t in typical fashion. “I was at the University of Gloucestershire working, and […]
Following an impressive 2-1 win over Eastleigh at the weekend, Forest Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill shared his delight at the progress that his side are making this season. That victory was not only vital in Rovers’ hunt for promotion from the National League, but it was also a historic win that saw Cotterill’s side […]
On their 17-game unbeaten league run, Forest Green Rovers currently sit third in the National League and travel to Dagenham and Redbridge Tuesday night; hoping to keep their impressive run going. Rovers haven’t lost a league game since September 24th when they lost 1-0 against Oldham Athletic, manager Steve Cotterill is keen to continue to […]
Forest Green Rovers Women moved to the top of the Regen Arable South West Regional Women’s Football League Premier Division table after a 5-1 win over Bishops Lydeard Ladies at Hartpury College on Sunday. Rovers went behind after 19 minutes after Holly Meakins lobbed goalkeeper Flo Stiddard, but battled back to score three goals in […]
Forest Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill revealed his disappointment that the squad didn’t progress into the next round of the FA Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Stockport County “I thought they (the players) were magnificent,” Cotterill said. “We ended up losing a game we didn’t deserve to lose. I thought we were excellent in […]
Forest Green Rovers forward Christian Doidge believes that his team have progressed in leaps and bounds after a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Stockport County. Doidge’s late equaliser wasn’t enough for Rovers to progress to the second round of the famous competition, but there is a belief that the National League side have improved in the […]