Forest Green Rovers have secured their first win over Cheltenham in the Football League with a 1-0 victory at Whaddon Road. Christian Doidge scored the only goal of the game two minutes before half time, bringing his goal tally up to 22. Some fans celebrated a little too much following the goal- three Forest fans […]
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5 THINGS WE LEARNED: Forest Green Rovers v Notts County
Forest Green Rovers were victims of a 2-1 defeat to Notts County yesterday in League Two, as their hopes for survival were threatened, and with only nine games left this season it is now a question as to whether Rovers can beat the drop. Here are five things we learned from yesterday’s game: Noble on […]
Preview: Forest Green Rovers v Notts County
Mark Cooper faces his former side when Forest Green Rovers host Notts County today in which they are hoping to carry on their recent good form and make it six games unbeaten in the league which has pushed them seven points away from the relegation zone and up to 18th in the table. Notts County sit […]
Forest Green vs Cheltenham Town: 5 Things We Learned
A 1-1 draw may not have been the most exciting scoreline but it was a closely fought affair in the Gloucestershire derby, but the game showed that both teams will be fighting towards the end of the season for survival but have what it takes to keep their heads above water. Here’s five things we […]
Captain Liam Noble departs Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers captain Liam Noble has left the club in a shock announcement. A statement on the club’s website said he was leaving with immediate effect to be closer to his family in the North of England. Forest Green manager Mark Cooper said: “Liam has family in the North East that he needs to be with, and we […]
National League Preview: Forest Green Rovers vs Tranmere Rovers
Forest Green forward Keanu Marsh-Brown says his side will look to knock the 3-2 defeat at home to Lincoln “on the head” ahead of the visit of promotion-rivals Tranmere. Rovers lost for the first time this season on Saturday at the New Lawn to Danny Cowley’s Imps, who closed the gap behind Mark Cooper’s men […]
OPINION: Forest Green Rovers shouldn’t be too concerned about Lincoln City setback
Christian Doidge and Keanu Marsh-Brown put the home side in control with a fine downward header and a precise low-drive. But, Danny Cowley’s side responded with Alex Woodyard, Luke Waterfall and Sean Raggett all netting to complete a wonderful turnaround for the Imps and inflict a first home loss for Mark Cooper’s Rovers. Parklife Sports’ Forest […]
5 things we learned from Forest Green 1-1 Dagenham & Redbridge, by Elliot Owens.
The sides’ top goalscorers Rhys Murphy and Ollie Hawkins netted their seventh and 11th goals respectively in the second half of a tense affair at The New Lawn. Parklife Sport Forest Green Rovers writer, Elliot Owens, reflects on five things we learned from Saturday’s game. Top marksman Rhys Murphy ends goal drought… Murphy ended a seven-game league […]
LOCAL FOOTBALL: Sam Law looks back at the weekend’s action
Gary Johnson’s Cheltenham Town made it seven games unbeaten after they surrendered the lead twice to draw 2-2 with Blackpool. The Robins took the lead courtesy of a Danny Pugh own goal after a dangerous James Dayton free-kick, but were pegged back after Kyle Vassell equalised. Danny Wright restored his side’s lead just before half […]
5 things we learned from North Ferriby 0-3 Forest Green Rovers
Mark Cooper’s side made it six games unbeaten in The National League with goals from Charlie Clough, Ethan Pinnock and Christian Doidge securing a comfortable away victory over North Ferriby. What went well? Was there room for improvement? Here are 5 things we learned from Saturday’s match. Defence is the best form of attack The […]