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| Latest News Tuesday 18th March 2008 New Official Website Forest Green Rovers F.C. Launches New Official Website Forest Green Rovers F.C. have today unveiled their new official website; and the new look, 200 page site is set to rival that of any clubs’ in the Barclays Premiership. www.ForestGreenRoversFC.com has been developed by Bristol-based firm Publicity Matters to amply reflect the first-rate facilities available at the Blue Square Premier club’s £3million home stadium. The site contains facts, figures and information on Rovers’ First and Reserve sides, as well as one of the most comprehensive ‘club history’ sections of any team in the English football pyramid. The website also features online ticketing capabilities for home matches and events – a first for the non-league club. The new site will continue to be developed after launch, with sections for the club’s Youth and Ladies sides soon to be added, as well as a brand new online shop facility. Forest Green Rovers F.C.’s Chairman, Colin Gardner MBE, is excited by the developments: “I am delighted with the new website, and I hope our fans will enjoy what the team have created. The Board of Directors are keen to take the club forward, and we hope that this new site can help us do that.” Forest Green Rovers F.C. moved to their new stadium, in Nympsfield Road, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, in August 2006 – a move which sparked rapid progression for the club, both on and off the field. The club are enjoying a fine campaign in the Blue Square Premier, and at time of writing lie in eight place in the table – just seven points outside the play-off zone, and a chance to compete for a place in the Football League. This remarkable progression has been mirrored off the field, as the club continues to go from strength to strength. The move to the new stadium gave birth to the Five Valleys Conference & Leisure Centre – the club’s conference, leisure, entertainment and banqueting arm, housed within the stadium complex. The Centre incorporates 10 conference and event suites, available for hire for daytime and evening conferences and functions, as well as a fully-equipped fitness centre (“Five Valleys Leisure”), and onsite public house (“The Green Man”). Friday 7th March 2008 Altrincham v Rovers
Forest Green Rovers travel to play Altrincham tomorrow afternoon, kick-off 3.00pm. Thursday 6th March 2008 Player released Forest Green Rovers FC announce that we have today by mutual consent agreed to release the following player from his contract and he is now a free agent: Oliver (Ollie) David James (21yrs) b.30.01.87. Ollie joined Forest Green Rovers this season having previously been with Tranmere Rovers. He is a right full back and has played in 7 first team fixtures at the New Lawn but due to the outstanding form of Darren Jones he has been unable to command a regular place and therefore wishes to seek a club nearer his home on the Wirral (Cheshire). Thursday 6th March 2008 Another Fixture Change Please note that our Blue Square Premier fixture at home to Burton Albion will now be played LIVE on Setanta Sports on Monday 31st March at 7.45pm Thus allowing Setanta to change their tv scheduling to accomodate a change in relation to Chelsea FC and their Champions League committments. The original fixture was listed for Saturday 29th March. Wednesday 5th March 2008 Weymouth 0 Rovers 6
Forest Green Rovers won 6-0 away against Weymouth last night thanks to two goals from Stuart Fleetwood, one from Darren
Jones and a hat-trick by Adriano Rigoglioso. Match report
HERE. Tuesday 4th March 2008 Weymouth v Rovers
Rovers will be looking to get their play-off dreams back on track tonight as they travel to play Weymouth, kick-off 7.45pm. Monday 3rd March 2008 Rovers 0 Oxford 0
Forest Green Rovers won a point at the weekend after they drew 0-0 with Oxford United. The point was not enough to stop them slipping further
down the table to 9th place. Match report
HERE. Friday 29 February 2008 Rovers v Oxford
Forest Green Rovers entertain Oxford United tomorrow afternoon at 3.00pm. Monday 25th February 2008 Reserves at The New Lawn tonight
Just a reminder to everyone that our 13th Combination game is at the New Lawn tonight starting at 7pm, when we entertain
Bristol City. £3 entry for adults and £1 concessions.
Monday 25th February 2008 Cambridge Utd 2 Rovers 0
Forest Green Rovers suffered another away defeat on Saturday against Cambridge United. Ex-Rovers defender Wayne Hatswell scored from a free kick early on
and an own goal by defender Mark Preece sealed the defeat. Match report
HERE. Friday 22nd February 2008 Ben Ashford joins 1st team Following his excellent performances so far this season for the Reserves and an outstanding game to keep the Southern Leagues top scorer (Sean Canham - Team Bath) quiet when we loaned him across to Gloucester City, 18 yr old Ben Ashford as signed forms for the Blue Square Premier. He will feature in the 1st team squad at Cambridge United and has been allocated Squad No 15. Ben has already represented English Colleges in 10 internationals and is considered by the management team to be a very bright prospect and now ready to be involved with the 1st team on a regular basis. He will complete his time at Hartpury College in the next few months and is seeking a full time professional contract at Rovers for next season. Ben originates from Honiton in Devon. Friday 22nd February 2008 Cambridge v Rovers
Forest Green Rovers travel to play Cambridge United tomorrow afternoon, kick-off 3.00pm. Wednesday 20th February 2008 Supporters Club News
Away Coach travel to CAMBRIDGE UNITED on Saturday 23/2/08 leaves Stonehouse at 9.30am, Sainsbury's 9.35am and The NEW LAWN 9.45am. Monday 18th February 2008 Rovers 1 Stafford 2
An unacceptable performance by Rovers resulted in a 2-1 win for visitors Stafford Rangers on Saturday. Friday 15th February 2008 Press Release Manager Jim Harvey has completed his first loan signing of the 2007/08 season by recruiting Ishmael WELSH from Division One Yeovil Town. The move has been financed by the supporters at the New Lawn in the shape of their GRASS Appeal. The club are most grateful to those fans who "Give Regularly - Assist Squad Sponsorship". This is the first time this season that Harvey has tapped into this funding stream to help his 1st team squad. 21 yr old Welsh has already tasted Blue Square Premier action, having been on loan earlier in the season with Torquay United, where he made 20 appearances for the Gulls. Harvey needs to consider making a couple of signings to bolster his bare squad and following their recent run of matches, Simon Clist needs a weeks break from competitive football to assist recovery from an ankle injury. With the club having operated all season with 20 players and recently losing Mark Beesley to rivals Cambridge United, Harvey appreciates his squad is somewhat depleted and needs to strengthen as the business end of the season approaches. Welsh as already played twice gainst Rovers this season and therefore Harvey is well aware of the ability of the player. Whilst he may have certain similar qualities as Clist he also brings blistering pace. Welsh is allocated Squad Number 16 and trained with his new colleagues today for the first time, ahead of Rovers fixture against Stafford Rangers tomorrow. The loan is initially for one month but agreement is open to it being extended if both clubs feel it is in the long term interest of the player. Friday 15th February 2008 Rovers v Stafford
Forest Green Rovers entertain Stafford Rangers tomorrow afternoon, kick-off 3.00pm. Thursday 14th February 2008 Club comment Due to the number of complaints received concerning certain comments which were made by one of the commentary team representing 3CR last evening, we have asked the radio station to look at the remarks and give advice and guidance accordingly. The Editor of the station has confirmed they will investigate and take appropriate action and we have confidence that they will. No official complaint has therefore been lodged by FGR FC but individuals have the right to do so if they feel they wish to do so. The comments alleged to have been made, are matters which any person who feels offended, has a right in law to complain about. It is therefore a timely reminder to everyone, that whilst football is an emotive subject, that individuals must be fully aware of the law of the land and comments passed can be in breach of the law, even if unintended. That also relates to comments posted on web-sites. Thursday 14th February 2008 Away point for Rovers
Forest Green Rovers achieved a creditable 0-0 draw away at third placed Stevenage Borough last night but they should really have taken all three after an outstanding second half display. Wednesday 13th February 2008 Stevenage v Rovers
Rovers travel to play Stevenage Borough this evening in this very important 6-pointer match. Kick-off 7.45pm. Monday 11th February 2008 Rovers win on the telly!
Forest Green Rovers won 1-0 last night thanks to an Alex Lawless goal towards the end of the match. Sunday 10th February 2008 Rovers v Crawley
Forest Green Rovers entertain Crawley Town this evening, kick-off 7.15pm. Tuesday 5th February 2008 Keepie Uppies Competition Forest Green Rovers along with Blue Square are pleased to announce a Keepie Uppie Competition which will take place at half time during league matches. The Ultimate prize is £100,000! Supporters each have 3 attempts to do as many keepie uppies as possible. The first 4 fans each week to apply on the FGR official forum will get a go – so we therefore need 4 volunteers for this for Sunday against Crawley and then more competators ongoing for home matches. The supporter with the highest score per match with get a £25 free bet vouchers. At the end of the season, the highest scoring supporter will get 2 free FGR season tickets (supplied by Blue Square) and go up against other clubs in a play off competition. The 5 fans with the highest 2nd round scores will make their way to the Blue Square Premier Play Off Final and keepie uppie for £100000 in front of a live audience. RULES Strictly 3 attempts only per player (No practices). One point per touch of the player’s body (feet, knees, chest, shoulders or head). An attempt is started with the ball in the hand. No handling the ball during an attempt. The highest points scored on a single attempt wins the £25 free bet voucher. Strictly over 18’s. Tuesday 5th February 2008 Rovers Cup dreams over
Forest Green Rovers hopes of winning a cup this season are well and truely over after losing 1-0 away at Woking
last night. Rovers are now out of all of the cup competitions for this season. Monday 4th February 2008 Woking v Rovers
Forest Green Rovers travel to play Woking this evening in the 5th Round of the Setanta Shield, kick-off 7.45pm. Monday 4th February 2008 Rovers win point away
Rovers gained a valuable point away against Salisbury on Saturday despite having a number of players unavailable. Friday 1st February 2008 Salisbury v Rovers
Forest Green Rovers travel to play Salisbury City tomorrow afternoon in their next Blue Square Premier football match. Kick-off 3.00pm. Tuesday 29th January 2008 BEES FLY’S EAST Forest Green Rovers announce that at 2pm this afternoon (Tuesday 29th January) striker Mark Beesley moved to promotion rivals Cambridge United for an undisclosed fee allied to further conditional agreements, one of which means he is not eligible to play against Rovers for the rest of this season. The transfer, which went through in the space of one hour, means that he will be available to play against Exeter City this evening, the second time he will have faced the Grecians in 72 hours. Manager Jim Harvey had thwarted several attempts from Jimmy Quinn, to keep the 27 yr old at the New Lawn but an offer which will see him tied to the Abbey Stadium until 2010, was destined to go through when the player made it known that he wished to take up this opportunity at this stage in his career. Beesley was part of the country’s most prolific striking duo, when alongside Stuart Fleeetwood, who himself only last week turned down a £200,000 move to Crewe Alexandra, they had bagged a staggering total of 43 goals between them this season. Whilst Forest Green Rovers are never happy to lose a player of Mark’s capability, the club will never stand in the way of any player wishing to leave if he feels his future is destined elsewhere. The club thank Mark for his contribution since his arrival in 2004 and wish him and Ruth all the best for the future. Tuesday 29th January 2008 Senior Challenge Cup
Forest Green Rovers travel to play Bristol City tonight in the Semi-Final of the Gloucestershire Senior Challenge Cup. Kick-off 7.45pm. Monday 28th January 2008 FGR U14's 1 Gotherington U14's 1 A well deserved win for Rovers U14's with some very good football played by both sides. Rovers took the lead with a well taken strike by R. Gardiner midway in the first half. In the second half total control was with Rovers but with a wonderful taken goal by Gothering on the break it went all square, Rovers had a lot of chances but could not put them away so final whistle went so it was straight into penalties. Five well taken penalties see Rovers through to the semi-final of the league Cup. Well done lads great stuff by all. Monday 28th January 2008 ROVERS 1 EXETER 1 Forest Green Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw against Exeter City on Saturday in front of an impressive 2325 crowd. Rovers went behind after sixteen minutes but Darren Jones headed in from a free kick just before half time. The second half was scoreless although Exeter created more goalscoring chances and were unlucky as they hit the post whilst Rovers struggled to pressure the visitors goal. Match report to follow. Friday 25th January 2008 ROVERS V EXETER
Tomorrow's clash between Rovers and Exeter City at The New Lawn looks to be a massive game for both clubs as Rovers look to catch up with teams in the play-off zone whilst Exeter City hope to lift themselves up the table above Rovers. Kick-off 3.00pm. Tuesday 22nd January 2008 STUART FLEETWOOD It is announced by Forest Green Rovers FC that Stuart Fleetwood has turned down a move to Crewe Alexandra FC and in the process committed himself totally to help Rovers reach the play offs in the Blue Square Premier. The 21 yr old striker, after visiting Gresty Road; and discussing personal terms with Crewe Alexandra, has made the decision to remain at the New Lawn, after considering all his options, with his family and his agent. Rovers Manager Jim Harvey was delighted to hear the news in a late night call from Stuart, as the team boss has been instrumental in turning around Stuart’s career. Harvey stated "Whilst neither the Board nor myself, would ever stand in the way of any player progressing up the football ladder and that on this occasion we may have missed out on a massive windfall, it shows how genuine Stuart is and knowing the lad as I do, I know his word is his bond" Stuart wishes it to be known to all those associated with Forest Green Rovers that irrespective of any other bids, he will now be playing in the famous black and white stripes and trying his hardest to assist his team mates in achieving a play off position. He said "It is a decision I have reached along with my family. Everyone at Rovers has made us so welcome from the Boardroom to the supporters on the terraces. My mother in particular has a genuine affection for the club and everyone she meets each match day. The club is now part of my family as well and I am committed with my team mates to making this the best ever season that the club have experienced in their history" "Obviously I have been kept informed by the club of all the interest shown and I can honestly state that even if any other clubs come in with a late bid before the transfer window closes, I am not interested. The summer may be a different matter but I owe a debt of gratitude to the gaffer (Jim Harvey). At a time when many thought my career had ended, he had faith in me and I love the way he has the lads playing and that has helped me tremendously". Despite the fact that the club would have benefited financially from the deal agreed with Crewe Alexandra, they respect Stuart’s personal decision not to move at this stage and welcome his commitment to join the clubs ambition to reach the Football League. This announcement will no doubt see Stuart receiving a rapturous reception this coming Saturday when Rovers entertain Exeter City at the New Lawn in a vital league fixture. Tuesday 22nd January 2008 BEER FESTIVAL The Club announce that The New Lawn will be hosting a BEER FESTIVAL this summer. It will be held on the 6th, 7th and 8th of June and will include various local bands during the evenings, bouncy castles and various other activities as well as a huge selection of beverages. Ticket information will be available shortly. Tuesday 22nd January 2008 Supporters Club Meeting There will be a Supporters Club meeting this evening, starting at 7.30pm in the Chalford suite of the main stand at The New Lawn. Can all members please attend, new members always welcome. Monday 21st January 2008 Aldershot 0 Rovers 1
Forest Green Rovers produced a fantastic display away at league leaders Aldershot Town on Saturday and fully deserved
their victory winning 1-0. A very early goal by Mark Beesley gave Rovers the perfect start, and Aldershot hardly
troubled Ryan Robinson's goal throughout the match as Forest Green defended very well. Friday 18th January 2008 Aldershot v Rovers
Forest Green Rovers travel to play league leaders Aldershot Town tomorrow afternoon, kick-off 3.00pm. Sunday 20th January 2008 PRESS RELEASE It is announced that both Forest Green Rovers FC and Crewe Alexandra FC have reached an agreement on the possible transfer of the registration of 21 yr old striker Stuart Fleetwood. As a consequence of both clubs reaching a financial agreement in respect of such transfer, Crewe Alexandra FC has been given permission to speak to the player in relation to personal terms. A further release will be issued when Crewe Alexandra FC and the player have met. In the meantime no further comment will be made by either club, until such discussion has been completed. Friday 18th January 2008 Aldershot v Rovers
Forest Green Rovers travel to play league leaders Aldershot Town tomorrow afternoon, kick-off 3.00pm. Thursday 17th January 2008 Supporters Club News We have new stocks of replica home shirts now in stock which are available to purchase via the online shop along with the 2008 FGR Calendar and the half season DVD of all the home goals scored by Rovers.
Next meeting date... Aldershot Town Away, Saturday 19th January, 2008.
Supporters Coach details. Monday 14th January 2008 Reserve match off Tonight's reserve match versus Bristol Rovers which was due to be played at The New Lawn has been cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch. It is hoped that it can now be played this coming Wednesday evening, 7.00pm kick-off, weather permitting. Monday 14th January 2008 Rovers dumped out of Trophy
Rovers poor start to the New Year continued as they were dumped out of the FA Trophy by Stafford Rangers, who so far
have not won a league home yet this season. Rovers gifted the home side a penalty as Paul Stonehouse handled the ball in the penalty area so Stafford took the lead after 25 minutes. Rovers were struggling to make any impression on the match but were level shortly into the second half as Alex Lawless hammered home a free kick. Friday 11th January 2008 Rangers v Rovers
Rovers will be looking to get back to winning ways in this important FA Trophy match tomorrow away against Stafford Rangers. Kick-off 3.00pm. Stafford Rangers have their own problems going into the match. Caretaker Manager Neil Grayson has a one-match ban, and midfielder Chris Flynn completes a four match ban tomorrow. Defender Jimi Sangare may be out after limping off during their last match with an ankle injury recurrence. Stafford also deceided to let French midfielder Sami Mawene move to Bury during the week. Sebastiaen Arnolin is also cup-tied. There is £5000 prize for the winners of this round and a win would take Rovers into the last 16 teams and the chance to become the first club ever to win two of the three major FA competitions. There are just four spaces left on the Supporters Coach going to Stafford, should you wish to go on it then please call Brian on 01453 832858 as soon as possible. Thursday 10th January 2008 ROVERS SIGN FORMER LIVERPOOL STAR JOHNSON Forest Green Rovers F.C. have announced that former Liverpool and England centre-forward David Johnson will be the guest speaker at their forthcoming Sporting Dinner, on Thursday 28th February 2008. A talented goalscorer who blended power and precision, Johnson was part of the highly-successful Liverpool side of the late Seventies, winning a host of domestic and European honours during his 6 seasons with the club, including the European Cup and Super Cup. Johnson made over 200 appearances for Liverpool and scored 78 goals, playing alongside a host of fellow Anfield greats including Kenny Dalglish, Phil Thompson, Kevin Keegan, and Ray Clemence. Interestingly, Johnson is one of a small handful of players to have played for both Merseyside clubs - having started his career with rivals Everton – and is one of only two players to have scored winning goals for both clubs in Merseyside derby matches. The powerful striker - who was capped 8 times by England, scoring six goals - also had spells at Ipswich (under the great Bobby Robson), and Manchester City during his illustrious playing career, as well as a short spell in the North American Soccer League with the famous Tulsa Roughnecks! A popular speaker on the after-dinner circuit, Johnson’s witty account of a distinguished career is sure to be a hit at Rovers this February. The Sporting Dinner takes place on Thursday 28th February 2008, at Five Valleys Conference & Leisure Centre (Forest Green Rovers FC, Nympsfield Road, Nailsworth) starting at 7.00pm. Tickets are priced at just £45p.p or £425 per table of ten, including a fabulous three-course meal from our in-house catering staff. Johnson will be accompanied on the night by a guest comedian, with the dress code for the evening set at ‘smart’. Johnson’s appearance at the Sportsman’s Dinner is the latest in a series of events at Five Valleys Conference & Leisure, the entertainment and conference arm of Forest Green Rovers F.C. Based at the club’s Nympsfield Road stadium, the Centre is host to a number of ongoing entertainment events, including Comedy Nights, Tribute Acts and a series of Sportsman’s Dinners. An ideal venue for businesses functions and conferences, Five Valleys Conference & Leisure also cater for weddings and party bookings, all handled by experienced staff and with a range of catering options to suit all occasions. For further information on The Sportsman’s Dinner or to book tickets, please contact Forest Green Rovers F.C. on 01453 834860.
Wednesday 9th January 2008 FGR Winter Draw Winners Winter Draw Prizes and Winners – Drawn in the Green Man after Forest Green V. Kidderminster on Boxing Day. Lunch for 4 People in the Buford Restaurant at the Thistle Hotel, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0TS – Mr. Fryer, 6353 £100 Voucher for K B Coaches donated by Ken Boulton, Hill View Cottage, Eastington, Stonehouse, Gloucester, GL10 3AJ – Mike Cook, 4915 Microwave Oven donated Coles Electrical Co Block 2, Upper Mills Trading Estate, Bristol Rd, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 2BJ – RAF Lapore, 4782 Meat Hamper donated by Country Quality Meat, Unit 10, Market Place, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BX – Paul C/O Colin Peake, 6443 Signed Portrait of Stuart Fleetwood by Sylvain Guenot – Erica Cleves, 6403 DVD Player donated by Argos Ltd 12, Merrywalks Shopping Centre, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 1RR - R Powell, 7404 Digital Camera donated by Argos Ltd 12, Merrywalks Shopping Centre, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 1RR – A Boulton, 5659 One hospitality box for a match of your choice excluding food and drinks (Subject to availability and excludes Oxford and Exeter) – Clive Edwards, 6433 One Months Five Valleys Leisure Membership – Steve Hughes, 3454 Bottle of Bells, donated by the Green Man – Coles Electrical, 1736 A Pair of Five Valleys Conference and Leisure Tribute Night Tickets for Ultimate Madness on Friday 25th January 2008 – Catherine Powell, 4602 Retro Toaster/Kettle and Sandwich Maker donated by Nailsworth Ironmongers, 24, Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BL – Ian Probert, 0309 Bouquet of Flowers Voucher from Jacaranda Flowers, 5a Fountain Street, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, GL6 0BL – Mike Green. 1712 Jeff Winter Hard Back Signed Book – Josh Mansell, 4279 Bottle of Chardonnay from the Green Man – Florence Hale, 6339 Wolfberger Demi Sec Wine donated by Liz Brown – Betty Berry, 2116 Ticket to FGR V Grays Athletic and photograph with Jim Harvey in the Premier Club after the match – Craig Dextor, 4618 Passage to India Voucher – Jack, 2060 Signed Forest Green Football - Nick Dowdeswell, 4433 Pink Orchids Beauty Voucher – Owen O’Neill 2377 Domaine Mas du Bouquet Red Wine courtesy of Setanta Sports – Roy Cook, 7419 and V Hempsted, 5542 Monday 7th January 2008 Rovers 1 Grays 2
Forest Green Rovers poor start to the New Year continued as they lost at home to Grays Athletic on Saturday. Rovers were
hit with a number of players not fit enough to play as they were suffering with gastroenteritis. Boss Jim Harvey only had eleven fit players to start with and two of those were goalkeepers. Monday 7th January 2008 FA Womens Cup Forest Green Rovers Ladies FC were defeated 6-0 against Premier division side Liverpool LFC yesterday in the FA Womens Cup. Rovers hit the post and were unlucky not to get on the scoresheet but they have done the club proud by getting as far as they did in this seasons competition. Friday 4th January 2008 Liverpool LFC v FGR Ladies
Forest Green Rovers Ladies travel to play Liverpool Ladies on Sunday having won their way through to the last 32 teams in the competition.
The Ladies caused a massive upset by knocking out Premier League (Southern) side Keynsham Town on penalties in the last
round of the FA Womens Cup. Friday 4th January 2008 Rovers v Grays Athletic
Forest Green Rovers entertain Grays Athletic at The New Lawn tomorrow afternoon, kick-off 3.00pm. Thursday 3rd January 2008 Liverpool Ladies v FGR Ladies
The Supporters Club are running a coach to Skelmersdale on Sunday 6th January 2008 to support the Ladies in their FA Cup game against Liverpool.
Thursday 3rd January 2008 Player News Forest Green Rovers announce that 'keeper Terry Burton has moved himself and his family from their home in Hampshire to Gloucester and due to this committment from him, he has signed a full time contract which takes him through initially to the end of this season. The 26 year old is currently keeping No1 Ryan Robinson on his toes and Terry, who has been in the 1st team on five occasions this season, has yet to appear on the losing side. There is also another 26 year old in the club who this week has an occasion to mark. Mark Beesley will make his 100th league appearance for Rovers on Saturday, when Grays Athletic visit the New Lawn. Mark joined Forest Green in July 2004 from Hereford United but following a serious injury in March 2005 he fought a long fitness battle back to 1st team action and his performances this season has shown that his efforts have been worthwhile, particularly with his partnership of Stuart Fleetwood. In all 1st team matches this season they have accumulated 42 goals and it is only half way through the season. There will be a presentation for Mark before the Blue Square Premier fixture kicks off. Wednesday 2nd January 2008 Kidderminster 1 Rovers 0
Forest Green Rovers started the year with a defeat away against Kidderminster Harriers, a single goal giving the home side all the points. Tuesday 1st January 2008 Happy New Year!
Forest Green Rovers FC wish all their supporters a prosperous and a Happy New Year, and hope that you will back Rovers in
their push for promotion to the Football League. Monday 31st December, 2007 Kidderminster v Rovers
Forest Green Rovers travel to play against Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow, New Year's Day, kick-off 3.00pm. Monday 31st December, 2007 Rovers 3 Droylsden 2
Forest Green Rovers got back to winning ways as they beat Droylsden 3-2 at the New Lawn on Saturday. Stuart Fleetwood put
Rovers in front and then an own goal by the visitors doubled the scoreline. Friday 28th December, 2007 Rovers vs Droylsden
Rovers face Droylsden at The New Lawn tomorrow and they will be out for revenge following the 5-3 defeat away at Droylsden a few weeks ago. Friday 28th December, 2007 Rovers 2 Kiddy 2
A disappointing result saw Rovers draw 2-2 at The New Lawn on Boxing Day. Despite a bumper crowd of over 2000 spectators, it was Kidderminster who took the lead with a penalty shortly into the first half. Rovers were struggling to get into their usual flowing passing game as they played for the first time at home for six matches. Christmas Eve, 2007 Rovers v Kidderminster
Forest Green Rovers make the welcome return to home soil on Boxing Day against Kidderminster Harriers after six straight matches away. Kick-off 3.00pm. Friday 21st December, 2007 Setanta Shield
Forest Green Rovers boss Jim Harvey will have a full squad to pick his team from for tomorrow's Setanta Shield cup match. Monday 17th December, 2007 FA Trophy 2nd Round Draw Forest Green Rovers have been drawn away to fellow Blue Square Premier team Stafford Rangers in the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Trophy, this match will be played sometime over the weekend of 12th January 2008. Monday 17th December, 2007 Womens FA Cup In the twice postponed FA Womens Cup 3rd Round tie, Forest Green Rovers Ladies staged a remarkable come back from being 2 - 0 down away to Keynsham Ladies; and in a pulsating match the scores were tied at the end of 90 minutes at three goals a piece. Rovers goals came from Phillipa Helliwell and a brace from Jodie Hennessey. After extra time the match went to penalties and the team from the New Lawn won through 3 - 2. The result not only extends their winnings in the FA Cup this season to well in excess of £1000 it also means that they have gone further than ever before by reaching the 4th Round where they have been drawn away to LIVERPOOL LADIES FC who currently lie 10th in the FA Womens Premier League. The tie is scheduled to be played on Sunday 6th January at Skelmersdale FC. Monday 17th December, 2007 FA Trophy
Forest Green Rovers are through to the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Trophy after eventually beating Sutton United 4-1. Friday 14th December, 2007 FA Trophy
Manager Jim Harvey has a near full strength squad for the FA Trophy match away against Sutton United tomorrow afternoon. Kick-off 3.00pm. Monday 10th December, 2007 FA Trophy Coach details
Forest Green Rovers travel to play Sutton United next Saturday in the FA Trophy, should you wish to travel on the Supporters Coach please contact Brian Fream as soon as possible on telephone 01453 832858. Monday 10th December, 2007 Burton 1 Rovers 1
Forest Green Rovers gained a creditable point away at promotion rivals Burton Albion on Saturday. Sunday 9th December, 2007 Christmas Opening Hours As there are no home matches before the Christmas period we will be opening the shop during the following times:-
Sunday 9th December 2007 12noon until 2.00pm. Friday 7th December, 2007 Burton v Rovers
Forest Gren Rovers travel to play promotion rivals Burton Albion tomorrow, kick-off 3.00pm. Friday 7th December, 2007 Fixture News
The Southern Section of the draw has been made and for a second week on the trot (FA Trophy at Sutton United) we will
head towards London to play Hampton and Richmond Borough. Monday 3rd December, 2007 Swindon 3 Rovers 2 A late goal by Swindon Town denied Rovers a place in the 3rd Round Proper of the FA Cup after goals by Stuart Fleetwood and Mark Beesley had put Rovers into the lead. Match report HERE. Friday 30th November, 2007 Swindon v Rovers
Forest Green Rovers travel to play Swindon Town tomorrow afternoon in which is arguably one of the biggest games in the club's history. Thursday 29th November, 2007 Swindon v Rovers
Forest Green Rovers will now be selling tickets for the FA Cup match away at Swindon up to 8.00pm tonight from the club
reception desk at The New Lawn. Thursday 29th November, 2007 Club Shop Open Tonight Following a delivery from Umbro we will be opening the shop tonight 6pm till 9pm (Thursday 29th). For the first time this season we have home replica short sleeve shirts available in the following sizes-
Small Boys We also have new stocks of the popular Shower Jackets. Kids £20 Adults £22 More Polo shirts are also now in stock. Kids £16 Adults £18. Cash or cheques only please for shop purchases. Nailsworth Goodwill Evening The Supporters Club will have a stall at the Nailsworth Goodwill Evening in Market Street outside the Library selling shirts, scarves, hats etc. (this Friday night). There will be a Tombola too. We will also be at Stroud Goodwill Evening a week Friday located outside Iceland. Tuesday 27th November, 2007 Supporters Club meeting There will be a Supporters Club Meeting tonight at The New Lawn, starting at 7.30pm. Can all members please attend. New members welcome. Monday 26th November, 2007 F A Trophy News
Forest Green Rovers have been drawn away to either Dover Athletic or Sutton United in the 1st Round Proper of The FA Trophy.
Monday 26th November, 2007 Rovers lose at Droylsden
Rovers managed to lose 5-3 away at Droylsden on Saturday despite Danny Carey-Bertram scoring a great hat-trick for himself. Friday 23rd November, 2007
Droylsden v Rovers
Forest Green Rovers are back in Blue Square Premier action tomorrow when they travel to play Droylsden, kick-off 3.00pm. Thursday 22nd November, 2007
SWINDON TOWN v F G R
FA CUP sponsored by E-ON - 2nd ROUND
This match will take place at the County Ground Swindon on:
Saturday 1st December 2007 @ 3pm.
Forest Green Rovers supporters wishing to attend the match can pre purchase tickets from the New Lawn at the following times.
Sunday 25th November 12noon - 4pm ** (Supporters Club Shop will also be open)
Tickets are priced as follows:
Postal applications will only be dealt with up to Monday 26th.
If the match is subject to a replay it is provisionally listed for:
Tuesday 11th December at the New Lawn at 7.45pm.
As the distance between the respective grounds is only 27 miles, the club will NOT be arranging any dedicated coach
travel but any one seeking to use this style of transport should call the Supporters Club on 01453 832858,
who will be operating their travel packages to the match at a price of £7 and £5 per seat.
Any disabled supporters, especially those in wheelchairs are asked to book tickets direct with Swindon Town by calling their ticket office on 0871 223 2300.
General enquiries in relation to the match can be made to FGR FC on 01453 834860. Wednesday 21st November, 2007
TV Interviews at Club
BBC Television are looking for Supporters to be interviewed this evening at 6.15pm. They will be in the Green Man pub so
if any supporters wish to be interviewed, please be there in good time, the pub opens at 6.00pm. Wednesday 21st November, 2007
Super Rovers make history
Forest Green Rovers made history last night when they managed to comfortably beat a League side for the first time
ever in a competitive match. Rovers display was fantastic as they outplayed Rotherham of League Division Two for large
parts of the match on their own turf. Tuesday 20th November, 2007
FA Cup Replay
Forest Green Rovers travel to play Rotherham United tonight in a FA Cup 1st Round replay, kick-off 7.45pm. Monday 19th November, 2007
Rovers 3 Histon 1
Forest Green Rovers moved into the play-off positions with a deserved win over highflying Histon on Saturday. Rovers played some great football and took the lead through youngster Paul Stonehouse after ten minutes. Friday 16th November, 2007
Rovers v Histon
Rovers go into this match having not been beaten in eleven matches and they will want a home win to push for a place in the play-off zone. Histon are just three points behind Rovers in the league table so a slip up tomorrow by Jim Harvey's side could prove a disaster. Thursday 15th November, 2007
Rovers v Histon
The match against Histon this Saturday will be a KIDS GO FREE game. This applies to children under 16, subject to a maximum
of two children per responsible paying adult. This offer is open to both home and away supporters.
Tuesday 13th November, 2007
FA Cup Replay details
The following is the information for tickets to the FA Cup Replay at Rotherham United on Tuesday 20th November @ 7.45pm.
FGR supporters will be housed in the Railway End Terrace (all seating) and tickets are priced at:
ADULTS £20 **
** If prior to 4pm on Friday 16th November you pre purchase your ticket then each ticket will be reduced by £2. Please note this does apply to children.
You can pay on the day but it will be at full price.
To pre purchase your tickets call 0870 4431884. Monday 12th November, 2007
Rovers 2 Rotherham 2
Forest Green Rovers FA Cup dreams are still very much alive after they drew 2-2 at the New Lawn yesterday against Rotherham.
Saturday 10th November, 2007
Rovers v Rotherham
Rovers take on Rotherham United tomorrow afternoon in the first round proper of the FA Cup, kick-off 3.00pm. Friday 9th November, 2007
Helpers required!
The club need a few people to come along from 10am - 12noon on Saturday morning to tidy up and make the place look spick
and span ready for the big FA Cup match versus Rotherham on Sunday. Monday 5th November, 2007
Fleetwood double wins it
Two clinical finishes by Stuart Fleetwood along with a clean sheet at the back earned the points for Rovers away at
Ebbsfleet on Saturday keeping Rovers
in touch with the league leaders. Friday 2nd November, 2007
Thistle Hotel riding with Rovers
Forest Green Rovers FC who are riding high at the moment in the Blue Square Premier are now riding in more comfort having taken delivery of their new team coach.
In conjunction with KB Coaches based at Eastington, the new acquisition to their fleet is sponsored by Thistle Cheltenham, in a new season long deal brokered between the club and the hotel.
Simon Muncey, Sales Manager for Thistle Cheltenham stated “Over the past 12 months we have formed a close relationship with the club and their new stadium. When we were offered the opportunity to assist with sponsoring the new team coach, it was an agreement we were more than pleased to sign up to. Our hotel is recognised within Gloucestershire as being associated with many sporting functions and this can only add to our portfolio”.
Club Secretary Colin Peake commented “Simon and Kevin Melbourne (General Manager) have been very kind to the club and we regularly use the hotel as a pick up point for away matches in the Midlands and the North of England. Not only will the Thistle Hotel and their connection with Rovers be seen on our match day travel around the country it will be in general use by KB Coaches on a day to day basis, so th |
