Watching Forest Green Rovers Live Chat

[B. Oddie]

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.

[Ivortheengine]

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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.

[Des Parrot]

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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.

[B. Oddie]

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Already nicknamed the Teletubby stadium, to be made of wood.

Nicknamed by morons.

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:

[Des Parrot]

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Nicknamed by morons.

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 name

[Forest Green Bluebird]

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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.

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.)

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

[tforturton]

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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.

[Llanishen Bull]

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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.

[Citizen's Nephew]

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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.)

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

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.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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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.

Rebranded badge and colours too, of course.

[Citizen's Nephew]

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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.

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.

[Ivortheengine]

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Nailsworth my old son !

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.

[Forest Green Bluebird]

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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.

Nailsworth !!

[Forest Green Bluebird]

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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.

Couldn't be further from the truth in my opinion.

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.

[Forest Green Bluebird]

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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.

When they're at home, CCFC are usually at home ... but I take your point.