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 […]
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How will the tier system affect your local EFL club?
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 […]
FOOTBALL: How Forest Green Rovers can build on successful first season in Football League
Forest Green Rovers ended their season in 21st place, but can they build on their tough first season in League Two by launching a play-off bid next season? ParkLifeSport reporter Joshua Slack has more. It is certainly possible, especially given the strong backing they have behind them. But it is absolutely essential they keep hold of […]
Forest Green Rovers secure their Football League status
Forest Green Rovers kept their Football League status intact after a goalless draw with Yeovil Town on Tuesday night. The Gloucestershire side now sit seven points clear of the relegation zone with just two games to go meaning the fans at the New Lawn will be watching League Two football for another season. Mark Cooper’s […]
BETTING PREVIEW: Cheltenham Town vs Forest Green Rovers
The Robins host their local rivals Forest Green Rovers at Whaddon Road tomorrow in the ‘El Glosico’. Forest Green need to get a result, with the Rovers sitting just one place above the relegation zone, just 4 points above Barnet, who have a game in hand over Mark Cooper’s side. Cheltenham Town’s real revelation this […]
TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Where El Glosico will be won and lost this Saturday…
Cheltenham Town host Forest Green Rovers at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon in the hope of piling more misery on Forest Green Rovers, following their loss to relegation-threatened Barnet last time out at the Hive. The Green Devils need results desperately as they currently sit just four points above the relegation zone, whereas a win […]
PREVIEW: Can Forest Green Rovers maintain impressive home form against high-flying Notts County?
Date and Time: Saturday 10th March Venue: The New Lawn Referee: Mark Heywood The Green Devils have been in sensational form lately and are unbeaten in their last five matches, and earned an impressive point at Newport County in the week to boost their survival hopes. Mark Cooper’s side have also won five home games […]
FOREST GREEN ROVERS: Toni Gomes’ ill-fated spell
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 […]
OPINION | Forest Green Rovers a certainty to remain in the Football League
They say a year can be a long time in football. So if that be true, what Forest Green Rovers have done in the past five months has been nothing short of extraordinary. Embed from Getty Images Let’s take it back to October 14th 2017 and not even a gleaming sun over the Nailsworth hillside […]
PREVIEW: Crewe Alexandra vs Forest Green Rovers
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 […]