Fixture news for Forest Green Rovers vs Oldham Athletic on 16 Feb 21 15 February 2021 Because the game is classed as behind-closed-doors, supporters can tune into a live match stream with commentary available for all subscribers on iFollow Latics, as Roy Butterworth and … It's chunky stripes and the aforementioned collar are genuinely cool, and as this may be one of the last editions of FIFA in which Lionel Messi dons the famous red and blue shirt, it's well worth firing up a season and enjoying the wee maestro for as long as possible in the threads he was born to wear. A decision by the club at the end of the 2012–13 season saw the areas in which home and away fans were housed at the ground switched with home fans reverting to the EESI Stand at the opposite end of the ground which was converted from seating to a standing terrace. ... 27/03/21 2:00pm. 73 SHO. The 1997–98 season saw them win the Southern League Premier Division, securing a second successive promotion and entry to the Football Conference.[6]. Even if you don't know a thing about the Brazilian league, you'll be tempted to give a career with the Rio-based side a go. Known, first and foremost, for their energy-saving, environmentally-conscious, vegan-menu-offering ways, Forest Green Rovers have now got a sensational kit to go with their status as one of the world's coolest clubs. [6] After finishing eighth under Frank Gregan in 1995–96, they won the division the following season, earning promotion to the Premier Division of the Southern League. Tune in to find out! [3] The name Rovers was adopted in 1893, and the following year the club were founder members of the Mid-Gloucestershire League. [23], On 3 November 2016, the club announced the winning design for a proposed 5,000 seat new stadium to be built within the Eco Park complex beside Junction 13 of the M5 in Gloucestershire, 1.5 miles west of the town of Stonehouse (and 8.5 miles northwest of their spiritual home of Nailsworth). They spent the next 13 years in the Midland Division of the Southern League, and briefly competed under the name Stroud F.C. This season – for the first time – they are on the same side at Forest Green Rovers, who meet Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup He'd actually love it, to be fair. What a strike! The design is for a stadium made almost entirely of wood, including the roof cantilevers. [9] In 2007–08 the club defeated Football League opposition in the FA Cup for the first time, beating Rotherham United 3–0 in a first round replay, before losing 3–2 at Swindon Town. Just imagine those biceps in this instant Inter classic. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. It can seem a million miles away from the environmental crisis as you look out onto the perfectly kept, green playing surface; but as an industry, football’s carbon footprint is big and things need to change. The season covers the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. Published: 9 Sep 2020 . Forest Green Rovers. 2019-21 Forest Green Rovers Home Shirt *BNIB* ... Notes - Home shirt as worn by the club that are recognised by FIFA and the UN as the greenest football club in the world and who currently compete in League Two. The club initially played at a ground 'at the top of the hill' in Forest Green known as the Lawn Ground. They moved to a ground in Nailsworth in 1924, but returned to the Lawn in 1927 after it was upgraded with a boundary wall and entrance gates. [7] Another season in mid-table was followed by two in which they finished in the bottom five. [3] After World War I the club rejoined the league and the 1919–20 season saw them finish joint top of the table with Chalford and Stonehouse. Get all the latest Forest Green Rovers news, plus in-depth features and interviews. Start a career with the Spaniards and turn them into the snappiest-dressing world-beaters the world has ever seen. No-one in the world of football is as environmentally conscious as the Forest Green Rovers. [3] At the start of the 2006–07 season the club moved to the New Lawn. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. The retailer is the first to offer the Plant Devil range of burgers and balls. Forest Green's first season in the Hellenic League Premier Division saw them finish fourth. [3] Their first home league match on 6 October was a 1–1 draw with Brimscombe, and the club went on to finish the 1894–95 season in third place. Fixtures between the two sides are humorously named El Glosico, a play-on-words of the famous El Clásico fixture.[16]. Keep up to-to-date with all Forest Green Rovers news with FourFourTwo.com. Forest Green Rovers. This is one of those kits that look incredible in high-def, on a big screen, on a sunny day at the Bernabéu. Going onto make 94 appearances (7 goals) for Wanderers he completed a free transfer to Nottingham Forest in July 2015 before signing for Forest Green Rovers ahead of the 2019/20 season. [1] Another third round appearance in 2009–10 ended with a 2–1 defeat at Notts County. The 10 best playmakers in the world, FIFA 21 17 essential tips from FIFA experts, pro players and YouTube stars, FIFA 21 COINS How to (legally) buy and sell your assets to maximise profits. This followed a previous robot mower that had been in service at the club's former ground. If anything, it's more suited to the virtual world than in real life. [18] However, following Rovers' promotion to the EFL in 2018, these rivalries are no longer competed. Here’s a look at our 10 best kits on FIFA 21…, FIFA 21 news: Most improved players, 5-star skilled players and best XI under 21 revealed, FIFA 21 for PS5: Where to shop for the new console – and how you can play the latest FIFA on it. Vince hoped that the club would be able to play games at the stadium within "three or four years".[28]. [15], Gloucestershire rivals Cheltenham Town are seen as the club's main rivals. Association football club in Nailsworth, England, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Gloucestershire Northern Senior League 1919–1939, Gloucestershire Northern Senior League 1946–1968, Meat-free menu for Forest Green Rovers football fans, Forest Green Rovers: Five things you may not know about Gloucestershire club, "Forest Green Rovers named world's first UN certified carbon neutral football club", "Disruption for Cheltenham Town fans expected at 'El Glosico' derby match with Forest Green Rovers", "Gloucester City Vs Forest Green Rovers – What Does It Mean For The Fans? Follow. In Forest Green's first season in the Conference they finished twelfth, as well as reaching the final of the FA Trophy, becoming the first team to play in the final of both the FA Vase and the FA Trophy. Forest Green finished as runners-up in 1924–25 and 1925–26,[3] before rejoining the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League in 1926. [6] A third consecutive play-off campaign was secured with a third-place finish in 2016–17. They also reached the 2001 FA Trophy Final, which again they lost. Twice reprieved from relegation from the Conference National due to the demotion of other clubs, the club was transformed following investment from green energy industrialist Dale Vince in 2010. [3] They joined both Division One of the Mid-Gloucestershire League and also the Dursley & District League for the 1899–1900 season. Feel like taking a break from the classic all-white look? Please refresh the page and try again. Smile for the camera. Read transfer news and rumours, and get the details on done deals, completed ins and outs, and fees. Although the stadium can hold 5,147 fans, the highest league attendance recorded at the venue so far was 3,781 in a Conference Premier fixture against Bristol Rovers. A 500ml bottle in vibrant green, featuring a laser etching of the FGR badge. [19] The East Stand is the largest-capacity stand at the ground and is a seated stand that contains seven boxes, the 'Green Man' public house, gym, dance studio and conference and leisure facilities. The decision to move away from the traditional black and white stripes proved controversial with many supporters. [24][25][26][27] The plans were initially rejected by the planning authorities in June 2019 but revised plans were approved later that year. They might no longer have some of the best talents in world football (James Rodriguez, Kylian Mbappe and Benjamin Mendy are just a few of the team's more high-profile departures over the past 10 years) but you can change all of that on career mode. Malaga might not have the cash or the status - they're sadly a second division club these days - to attract even second rate stars these days, but FIFA needn't mirror reality. Forest Green won the Hellenic League in the 1981–82 season and lifted the FA Vase after beating Rainworth Miners Welfare in the final at Wembley. Future US, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, [3], The club was re-established in 1898 under the Forest Green Rovers name, and absorbed Nailsworth Thursday shortly afterwards. Southend United make their first-ever appearance at the Innocent New Lawn this evening as they take on high-flying Forest Green Rovers in League Two action tonight (6pm Kick-Off) After dropping back into the relegation zone following last night’s results, Blues will hope that their recent good away form will lead them to pick up more vital points on the road. They went on to lose 2–1 to Tranmere in the play-off semi-finals. Where do we begin? Forest Green Rovers Football Club is a professional football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England. #WeAreFGR. This made Nailsworth the smallest town ever to host a Football League club.[12]. Under Dale Vince's chairmanship Forest Green became the world's first vegan football club in 2015, and the New Lawn was installed with numerous eco-friendly innovations. He made 21 appearances last term. In the Stroud & District League they finished as runners-up to Brimscombe, whilst in the Dursley & District League they finished joint top of the table with Stonehouse after being awarded the points from an unplayed match against Chalford. JUMPING FOR JOY . The Inter home kit looks phenomenal in real life as it attempts to contain the meaty torso of Romelu Lukaku, so why not sign a few more beefcakes and see if it's a common theme? Full squad information for Forest Green Rovers, including formation summary and lineups from recent games, player profiles and team news. However, the highest all-time attendance was 4,836 for an FA Cup third round tie at home to Championship side Derby County. Why not pair the world's weirdest kit with some strange signings on career mode while you're at it? Visit our corporate site. This bottle is double walled, made from stainless steel and built to last. In 2004–05 Forest Green finished in the relegation zone, but were reprieved after Northwich Victoria were demoted due to issues with their stadium. Reverting to the name Forest Green Rovers, the club won successive Southern League Southern Division and Premier Division titles in 1996–97 and 1997–98, winning promotion into the Conference. On 2 July 2012, it was announced that the club would change its home strip from its traditional black and white stripes to a lime green shirt with black shorts and socks. Subscribe to FourFourTwo for just £9.99 per quarter, for a limited time only. We know just the thing. [22] In December 2012, the club beat 200 other nominees to first prize in the Institute of Groundsmanship awards in the sustainability and environmental category for its organic pitch and the environmental aspects at The New Lawn.