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Former Forest Green Rovers midfielder Anthony Barry has become the assistant manager of the England National Team. Barry joined Forest Green in May 2013, following a three-year spell with Fleetwood Town. In August 2013, he made his debut for the Gloucestershire club in an impressive 8-0 victory against Hyde at the New Lawn. The 38-year-old […]
Swindon Town U18s fullback Harry Chard admitted “it’s going to be another tough game” against Forest Green Rovers U18s in the Youth Alliance League. Town will travel to Hartpury University on Saturday morning in search of all three points as they look to climb up the table. “I think it’s going to be another tough […]
Rob Edwards wary of opposition threat expressing “I don’t want a game of basketball”, when the free scoring Forest Green Rovers host Newport County. Forest Green Rovers are looking to extend their gap at the top of SkyBet League Two to a possible 11 points on Saturday. Rob Edwards’ team play Newport County who currently […]
Hello and welcome to the Park Life Sport live blog! We will be providing content from yesterdays press conferences at Bristol City and Forest Green Rovers, as both sides look forward to their games on the weekend. You can expect build up for this weekend as the fourth round of the FA Cup approaches, previewing […]
With a new regional coronavirus tier system announced, the question on many sports fans’ lips remains; ‘When will fans be allowed back in stadiums?’. Gloucestershire was been confirmed this morning as a tier 2 region in a government announcement confirming it’s status. This is good news for the county’s sports fans, as it confirms that […]
On deadline day last summer, Forest Green Rovers manager Mark Cooper convinced promising Portuguese youngster Toni Gomes to make the trip from the North to the South West in what looked like a good deal for all parties. Cooper said on Gomes’ arrival: “He’ll bring pace, power, creativity and can score goals, so I’m looking forward […]
Forest Green Rovers face a trip up to Crewe Alexandra this weekend, weather permitting. Mark Cooper’s side come into the game in good form, as they are unbeaten in their last four (3 wins, 1 draw). However, the Rovers form away in the league has been poor, and they are without a win in eight games on […]
Rovers enter the game in good form considering their position in the table, and have won their last four home games, scoring 11 goals in the process. Manager Mark Cooper has a fully fit squad to select from, with the only doubt being Lee Collins who missed last week’s game due to illness. What doesn’t bode […]
Leeds United have announced the signing of Forest Green Rovers prodigy Jordan Stevens. The 17-year old has signed for Championship side Leeds United, and will join up with Carlos Corberan’s u23 side as he continues his development. Leeds United announced the signing on Twitter in the last hour: ✍️ | Leeds United are pleased to […]
Were Cardiff City the keenest listeners to Mark Cooper’s post-match press conference after Forest Green’s defeat to Swindon Town on Saturday? Rumours started to arise as early as last week that the Championship play-off contenders may be looking to bolster their attacking options with a seven-figure move for Welshman Doidge, 25, and that link has […]