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“Unfortunate” – Former West Brom and Northampton Town forward Callum Morton’s stint at The New Lawn

Former Forest Green Rovers striker Callum Morton “enjoyed” his time in Gloucestershire despite it being a “difficult period” in his career. The 26-year-old spent half a season at Rovers whilst on loan from Salford City in which he scored four goals in all competitions in 15 games which included a brace against Crawley Town. David […]

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Southend United player Gus Scott Morris felt like his team were “worthy of something out of the game” after 2-1 loss to Forest Green Rovers

Defender Gus Scott Morris felt like his team deserved at least a point out of their National League game against Forest Green at The New Lawn. The Shrimpers went 1-0 up through Slavi Spasov but quickfire goals from Harry Whitwell and Kyle McAllister gave Rovers all three points. And he was disheartened that the Essex […]

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Southend United head coach Kevin Maher insists full time scenes “say nothing about us” after 2-1 loss to Forest Green Rovers.

Kevin Maher believes the full time fracas is not on them after their 2-1 loss to fellow promotion chasers Forest Green Rovers at the New Lawn. Rover’s head coach Robbie Savage cut in front of the Southend boss as he went to clap the away fans, before celebrating in front of the travelling fans himself. […]

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“It’s a competition we want to win,” Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage ahead of Nottingham Forest clash

Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage will put out a “very strong team” for tomorrow’s National League Cup final group stage fixture against Nottingham Forest Under21s at The New Lawn. Rovers go into Tuesday’s game sat top of Group B with seven points from a possible nine, and they know a win tomorrow will secure […]

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“Attitude will always win over skill”- Forest Green Rovers player Lily Hewitt speaks on what it takes to reach senior football

For Lily Hewitt “Attitude will always win over skill” is her motto – especially when it comes to breaking into senior football. Hewitt’s ambition was clear from a young age when she first joined Forest Green Rovers in October 2022, at only 13 years old. Two years later, at 15, the young full-back has turned […]

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“I’m expected to stand there and take that abuse because it’s me,” Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage after Carlisle loss

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 […]

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“It’s a privilege to play under pressure ” – Forest Green Rovers Tom Knowles on increased attention ahead of FA Cup qualifier against Worthing

“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 […]

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“The middle of the pitch has been a threat” – Steve Cotterill points out key battle ahead of Forest Green Rovers’ clash against Southend United

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 […]