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April 10 2021, Walsall 2-1 Forest Green Rovers. Defeat at The Banks’s Stadium to Brian Dutton’s out-of-form Saddlers, left Forest Green Rovers sixth in League Two, after four consecutive losses and six games without a win. Despite remaining in the play-off positions in the league table and being just five points shy of the automatic […]
As Roberto Firmino powerfully headed past a helpless Dean Henderson, Jurgen Klopp’s trademark fist pump and gigantic roar pierced the Old Trafford air. The German’s excitement mixed with anger and raw passion as his team strutted off the pitch 2-1 ahead at half-time. 45 minutes, a spirited Manchester United fightback, plenty of lousy-Sunday league worthy […]
Ahead of Forest Green Rovers’ play off semi final against Newport County on Tuesday, May 18th, Park Life Sport took to Football Manager to simulate the matches. In an alternate world, Mark Cooper was still the boss at the innocent New Lawn for the first leg and had a few extra loan recruits including that […]
They maybe going for promotion via the play-offs next week, but today marks 20 years since Forest Green Rovers lost to Canvey Island in the 2001 FA Trophy Final, a memory that still leaves a bitter taste in the mouth of Alex Meechan. He speaks about his disappointment and regret from that day. Embed from […]
Mo Eisa and Ryan Broom are two players who have been put up for sale by newly promoted Peterborough United. As the Football League season edges closer to an end, clubs are beginning to release their retained lists, which sees some very interesting players either being released, or transfer lifted and there have been some […]
Embed from Getty Images With the announcement last week of the Sky Bet League Two Team of the Season, we’ll take you through the numbers that show why each player deserves his place in this year’s team. What a team 👏 Your #SkyBetLeagueTwo Team of the Season! #EFL | #EFLAwards pic.twitter.com/5qBD3jr3pg — Sky Bet League […]
Forest Green Rovers manager Jimmy Ball insists his players will be raring to go ahead of their final game of the regular season on Saturday. The Greens currently occupy the final play-off spot, but need to beat Oldham Athletic to seal a place in the top seven. Ball has taken charge of five games at […]
Leicester City will be hoping to consolidate their place in the Champions League against Newcastle United, as they currently sit five points clear of fifth placed West Ham. Brendan Rodgers’ side host Newcastle off the back of a disappointing 1-1 draw with a ten man Southampton, after winning their previous three games including their FA […]
Embed from Getty Images By Nathan John, University of Gloucestershire The 7th May 2016 was a momentous day not only for Leicester City Football Club but for the whole of the sporting world. Leicester City, having been confirmed as champions of the Premier League on the Monday, lifted the trophy the following Saturday when they […]
Embed from Getty Images By Nathan John Following promotion last Tuesday with a 1-1 draw at home to Carlisle United, Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff spoke of his gratitude towards the Cheltenham fans in what he described as “a challenging 12 months for everyone”. Speaking to the University of Gloucestershire, Duff explained how the supporters […]