Bit harsh on @skybluenormski!
Dunno if it is the same for him but back in the 90s when I was a lad there was zero chance in my head that FGR would ever compete on an even level as the mighty Cov!
I have followed them as they are part of my community, they were semi pro up until fairly recently, the kind of team your postman would turn out for. They only got up anywhere near the Conference level around 1997 just about the same time Huckerby and Dublin were ripping it up in the Premiership for Cov.
Most exciting things to happen at FGR was two one nil defeats at Wembely in the FA trophy and a bunch of ancient Aston Villa players rocking up for an Indian summer in the Cotswolds (Nigel Spink and Tony Daily spring to mind)
The recent rise could never have been predicted, I mean I definitely tried on Championship Manager a few times!
Dale Vince only took over to save the club when they were on the brink. He owns green energy firm Ecotricity which in all honesty is really making Stroud tick at the moment. He can see that football is a good medium for getting coverage to spread his ethos and vision to a wider audience. there were some grumblings when he made some changes to the clubs match day menu but I honestly dont know anyone who isnt 100% on board now.
I support Coventry and nothing will replace that, its too ingrained in me, too many memories of Highfield road with my dad and brother but I will always cheer on my local side, just never envisaged they be in the same division.
If only Cov could have an owner that cares and has a plan for the club like dale Vince... just look at this beauty of a stadium they have planned!
Yup. Certain teams I take an interest in for whatever reason, certain teams I want to do well...I think it's fair enough going to support your local non league team and I'm aware forest green are an interesting case. I think what rubbed the wrong way was the 'gonna be a dilemma' bit.
What's a Googlemap? Is that some sort of witches spell?If your tech conscious enough to post on this forum then you can definitely use googlemaps. Lazy.
I'm Cov born and bread, lived and worked. 73, Sky Blues always number one, but FGR very romantic rise up the pyramid. But its a steep walk up the hillto the New Lawn, and the pies are crap.
I think you get it from a certain type of lady, terribly itchy in the crotch area, I'm told.What's a Googlemap? Is that some sort of witches spell?
Fair play to them but depressing to say we are in the same league. They were mentioned on talksport yesterday on Jim White's show and the good work the chairman is doing around sustainable solutions of the stadium and other facilities. They are vastly richer than others in the league however and was a surprise they have not been in this position years ago.
Footballers will play anywhere if they are paid at the right price. I can see them being similar to Burton, small club but quite commercially sound.they failed in the play off the two previous years, budget is bigger but they struggle to attract players as the area is in the arse end of nowhere. I mean it is truly beautiful but not really a top destination for a young man
financials for FGR are here
FOREST GREEN SUN COMPANY LIMITED - Filing history (free information from Companies House)
2016
Turnover 1.1m
Wages 2.4m
Losses 2.5m
It does seem to have a certain inevitability about it mind, like Rushden and Diamonds.of course its a worry he'll tire of the project but I know for a fact his son is heavily involved in the club so I dont feel its a Millionaires play thing like Leyton Orient
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