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Forest Green Rovers fell to a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Saturday. Late goals from Elliott Whitehouse and Scott Wagstaff weren’t enough as the Gloucestershire side missed the chance to go second in League Two. Here are five things we learned from the game: Slow starters Only Grimsby and Stevenage […]
Forest Green Rovers head coach Mark Cooper is expecting a “feisty” battle as his promotion-chasing side travel to Tranmere Rovers this evening (7pm). Despite being fourth in the table, Forest Green have won just one of their last five games, and they will be keen to get back to winning ways against a side who […]
Cheltenham Town face Newport County at the Jonny Rocks Stadium tonight in a top of the table clash. The Robins sit sixth in League Two, three points behind Newport, who are currently in second, both teams on a poor run of form after starting off the season strongly. Cheltenham are winless in the league in […]
Forest Green Rovers manager Mark Cooper says his side need to be wary of a ‘wounded animal’ ahead of their trip to Harrogate Town this weekend. Rovers come into the game off the back of a 1-1 draw with table-toppers Newport County, and are sitting fourth in the division, one point off of the automatic […]
Cheltenham Town will be looking to build on their recent good run of form as they face fellow early-season high-flyers Exeter City at The Jonny-Rocks Stadium. The Robins come into the game undefeated in seven in all competitions, most recently coming from behind to beat Bradford City 2-1. Meanwhile Exeter have scored 13 goals in […]
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 […]
With Cheltenham exceeding expectations this season and only two silver players in their squad – surely we can expect a few upgrades? Here’s a list of most likely upgrades: Mo Eisa 56 –> 64 The Sudanese striker has been Cheltenham’s top scorer this season, scoring 15 of their 46 goals (33%). Eisa should receive an upgrade on his […]
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 […]
Cheltenham’s defence will have to be on the best of form to keep out Mansfield Town striker Danny Rose when the Robins travel to Field Mill on Saturday to face an inform Mansfield Town Rose has netted 13 times in 28 appearances for the Stags this term which has seen them only lose once in their […]
Forest Green have announced their second loan departure of the day, with defender Callum Evans leaving on a loan deal until the end of the season with Macclesfield Town. The 22-year old has spent time with National League side Torquay United this season. He made ten appearances for the club, but opted for a switch […]