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I'm becoming more and more of a fan of FGR.
They seem like such a well run club with a great inclusive atmosphere.
I'm a big fan of Dale Vince, too.
They are one of the fittest teams in League Two. A lot of them have really bought in to the veganism.
Went there few seasons ago. We’ll run club, friendly welcome. I know they have plans to build a new stadium near Stroud by the M5. I admire what they are doing, and don’t know why other clubs have not tried to copy them.
Already nicknamed the Teletubby stadium, to be made of wood.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ivortheengine
Nicknamed by morons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Des Parrot
I like the look of it, personally. If it wasn't for the shitty cladding on the CCS, it could be any British stadia built in the last 25 years so good on them for being bold and progressive. :thumbup:
The original design was to sink it into the ground & put grass of the roofs, hence the nameQuote:
Originally Posted by B. Oddie
One day, I might start supporting them. 200 yards up the road. (I was sorely tempted to give up on Cardiff but I'm afraid its an addiction.)Quote:
Originally Posted by B. Oddie
Started my teaching career in the school that sold some of its land for the New Lawn.
Their old ground was far more 'atmospheric' in the conference days.
Dale Vince has a factory that creates diamonds from the air!
https://youtu.be/-Z7YSuaA1wM
They are one of the clubs that I always look out for. I remember a bunch of us driving over to Nailsea, the first time we played them in a friendly (anyone know when that was?), and have followed them from afar ever since.
I admire the ethos but they are just another rich person's hobby, like Fleetwood, Salford etc. They were an overachieving non league club for a fair time (helped by representation on the Conference board which seemingly helped them avoid relegation at least once) before Vince took over.
They've already built one new ground, however futuristic the planned one is, it's away from their town, next to a motorway junction, which seems a bit of a contradiction.
If I lived 200 yards from any football club I'd support them. I'd never stop supporting Cardiff City but football clubs are part of the community you live in. Wherever I've lived I've gone to local football clubs. I share B.Oddie's sentiment and think they are a great example of how a football club can be run and am fascinated by their approach.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forest Green Bluebird
Rebranded badge and colours too, of course.Quote:
Originally Posted by Llanishen Bull
I don't think Dale Vince is just another rich person. I can't think of any other green industrialists owning football clubs. I also don't see the location of the new stadium as a contradiction.Quote:
Originally Posted by Llanishen Bull
Nailsworth my old son !
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Originally Posted by tforturton
Nailsworth !!Quote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
Couldn't be further from the truth in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Llanishen Bull
His ambition for the club and the planet is admirable.
They are not punching above their weight. A move literally 4 miles down the road (as the bird flies) is not going to put FGR supporters off.
When they're at home, CCFC are usually at home ... but I take your point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew
And shirts made of bambooQuote:
Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie
And electric cars as runarounds for players and staff
And no artificial fertilizers
And solar powered advertising hoardings
And ... no pies
You miss my point I think. Before Vince bought them they did very well to survive in the Conference for ten years or so, that was overachieving, given their resources.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forest Green Bluebird
I find it difficult to believe they'd be doing so well without his backing.
Incidentally, one of Paul Parry's final games for Hereford before moving to City was at the original Lawn; he scored a hat trick in a 7-1 win.
Another point you made:Quote:
Originally Posted by Llanishen Bull
They've already built one new ground, however futuristic the planned one is, it's away from their town, next to a motorway junction, which seems a bit of a contradiction.
The New Lawn has just one new stand.
The rest (stands behind the goals) were recycled from the original lawn ... transported 100 metres up the road!
It wasn't a dig so I apologise if it came across that way. I only go to home CCFC matches and I get the difference between a team that's in your blood to one that's geographically convenient. I just like going to see other teams play too. I suppose support can mean lots of different things. For example, I try and support the Cymru league teams whenever I can as I feel I want to do something for Welsh football. I get the addiction thing though. Sometimes this season I've thought of booking myself into The Priory!Quote:
Originally Posted by Forest Green Bluebird
I liked your list of Forest Green positives too. I don't see why other football clubs can't do a lot more of the same things.
Revolutionary stuff, of course.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forest Green Bluebird
Forgot ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie
AND Keiffer Moore!
My mistake. Thought I'd nailed it, but my mind is playing tricks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ivortheengine