Forest Green Rovers
Troy Deeney releases first statement since Forest Green sacking

Troy Deeney releases first statement since Forest Green sacking

He didn’t hold back (and refused to take responsibility) Troy Deeney has defended his failed six-game spell as Forest Green Rovers boss and said that “hard words needed to be spoken”. Deeney was sacked by the club’s owner Dale Vince on Thursday to bring an end to his short-lived first spell as a manager. The […]

2 years ago

Forest Green become first English men’s professional side to appoint female boss

Forest Green become first English men’s professional side to appoint female boss

Hannah Dingley will take charge of the League Two side Forest Green Rovers have made history by becoming the first professional men’s side in the English pyramid to appoint a woman as their manager. Hannah Dingley was confirmed as the club’s new caretaker manager on Tuesday after Duncan Ferguson was sacked from his role six […]

2 years ago

Watford accused of ‘deceit’ after poaching Forest Green Rovers manager

Watford accused of ‘deceit’ after poaching Forest Green Rovers manager

‘Deceit is part of a culture that comes from the top’ Watford have been accused of “deceit” after poaching Forest Green Rovers manager Rob Edwards as their next head coach. Forest Green have criticised the Hornets for talking to Edwards ‘behind their backs’ after reports claimed that there had been negotiations between the soon-to-be Championship […]

4 years ago

Carlisle award takeaway curry to man of the match after defeat to Forest Green

Carlisle award takeaway curry to man of the match after defeat to Forest Green

Look at what it means to him Most man of the match awards are pretty simple. In the Premier League you get a plaque of some kind and perhaps a bottle of league branded champagne. Further down the leagues, though, things get a little more varied. With lower league teams having more unusual, local sponsors, […]

5 years ago

Inside Britain’s first vegan football club | Forest Green Rovers

Inside Britain’s first vegan football club | Forest Green Rovers

Can a football club be vegan and successful? Forest Green Rovers are the UK’s first vegan football club, but how do professional players function on a plant-based diet? In episode four of Plant Powered, Alex Roberts travelled to Forest Green’s home ground to find out exactly why they became vegan – and how it impacts […]

6 years ago