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Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage called out the personal abuse directed at him by Carlisle United supporters during Saturday’s game. Savage’s Rovers lost 4-2 at Brunton Park, which leaves them fifth in the National League, but the game was overshadowed by what the Welshman described as “vile comments” aimed at him from the home […]
“The gaffer’s always said that if every one of us is at it, we’ll beat most teams on our day,” said Tom Knowles, ahead of Forest Green Rovers’ trip to Worthing in the FA Cup. Rovers suffered their first defeat under Savage on Saturday, losing to league leaders Rochdale, but Knowles believes the different competition […]
Forest Green manager Steve Cotterill marked where their opposition Southend United could hurt his team ahead of the game at The Bolt New Lawn this Saturday. “Up top. They’ve had two strikers a lot of late. They’ve ended up going from 3-5-2 to 4-1-3-2. So obviously the middle of the pitch has been a threat […]
Forest Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill believes “taking football to Cheltenham” was one of the best moments of his managerial career as he is on the brink of 1000 games ahead of this weekend’s clash against Southend United. Cotterill, who has been in management for 30 years, is looking forward to the occasion of reaching […]
Forest Green Rovers head of women’s football Louise Fensome is of the opinion that “the support from the club is great” ahead of their dedicated Her Game Too fixture this weekend against Pucklechurch Sports Ladies. Rovers have a Gloucestershire FA County Cup semi-final against Cheltenham Town to contend with first this evening before this weekend’s […]
Christian Doidge says momentum is key in Forest Green Rovers’ fight for promotion back to the Football League. Rovers extended their home unbeaten streak to 341 days on Tuesday night with a 2-1 victory over Sutton United at The New Lawn. “We’ve been great at home, maybe drawn one too many games which is a […]
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, […]
“Abuse will not be tolerated” says Steve Cotterill as sexist abuse was directed towards female referee during Forest Green Rovers victory. During the second half of Saturdays National League matchup between Rovers and Maidenhead United, an unfortunate stoppage took place as referee, Abigail Bryne was seen heading towards the touchline. Bryne, who was officiating her […]
Forest Green Rovers manager, Steve Cotterill, says his side have no “entitlement” in their aim for promotion back to the Football League. Rovers picked up their first win in four games with a 2-0 victory over strugglers Maidenhead United at The New Lawn in the National League on Saturday. “I’m really pleased with and for […]
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 […]