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Title: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Tails on Friday, September 22, 2017, 09:09:28
Away from home on a weeknight...
Against a team struggling...
With multiple ex Town in their ranks..
On TV...
Oh, and they're a jumped up Conference outfit...

They're pumped for it. We're going to lose... aren't we?



Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: tans on Friday, September 22, 2017, 09:10:15
Yes


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Anteater on Friday, September 22, 2017, 09:16:19
No ! 2-1 Town


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Exiled Bob on Friday, September 22, 2017, 09:24:16
With multiple ex Town in their ranks..
Only 1 now isn't there - Drissa Traore?

And we've got one of theirs who should be equally pumped up for it.

I've got more confidence this season than the last 3 or 4 that our players will at least put up a fight in derby games. Doesn't mean we'll win though, but I think we will. I'm going for 2-0 win. Mullin and Woolery.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, September 22, 2017, 09:29:12
I've been dreading this since the fixtures were released. Then exacerbated by the Sky switch.  A fresh nadir in our recent history on the horizon.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Costanza on Friday, September 22, 2017, 09:31:08
I have no doubt in my mind that we'll see Cooper-Lindsay-Hale in a victorious group hug later.

Ugh.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: hefty toe on Friday, September 22, 2017, 09:41:19
I have no doubt in my mind that we'll see Cooper-Lindsay-Hale in a victorious group hug later.

Ugh.

I fear Costanza might be right, but hopefully not.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Tails on Friday, September 22, 2017, 09:47:48
Only 1 now isn't there - Drissa Traore?

And we've got one of theirs who should be equally pumped up for it.

I've got more confidence this season than the last 3 or 4 that our players will at least put up a fight in derby games. Doesn't mean we'll win though, but I think we will. I'm going for 2-0 win. Mullin and Woolery.

Randall, Traore, Lehmann (yoof goalie), Hale (GK Coach), Lindsay, Cooper. Their press officer is ex Town as well


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, September 22, 2017, 10:25:41
Randall, Traore, Lehmann (yoof goalie), Hale (GK Coach), Lindsay, Cooper. Their press officer is ex Town as well
And Simpson.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, September 22, 2017, 10:27:03
I have no doubt in my mind that we'll see Cooper-Lindsay-Hale in a victorious group hug later.

Ugh.

I'm not even sure I can bring myself to watch tonight.... We lose, for sure.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Friday, September 22, 2017, 10:28:56
FGR 1-3 Swindon


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, September 22, 2017, 10:52:40
I'm not even sure I can bring myself to watch tonight.... We lose, for sure.

 :sofa:


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, September 22, 2017, 10:53:29
It's tonight?

I'm out on the lash so I'll miss it. Guaranteed win.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Super Hans on Friday, September 22, 2017, 11:03:41
Goals galore.

FGR 2-4 Swindon.

When it comes down to it they've not been very good and we have been on our travels. Up for it or not we should have enough fire power to see them off.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Costanza on Friday, September 22, 2017, 11:36:56
I'm not even sure I can bring myself to watch tonight.... We lose, for sure.

I'm not watching it. No chance.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Exiled Bob on Friday, September 22, 2017, 11:41:22
Randall, Traore, Lehmann (yoof goalie), Hale (GK Coach), Lindsay, Cooper. Their press officer is ex Town as well
Ah, yes....sorry, I was only thinking of players. Forgot about Randall (and never heard of Lehmann).

I've no doubt Cooper especially will be desperate for a win (but he'll try not to show it.....). I'll be looking forward to his post-match interview if we win.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: stfcjack on Friday, September 22, 2017, 11:44:05
we will concede, but we might score more. 3-1


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Tails on Friday, September 22, 2017, 12:02:42
Seeing the hashtag #BigDerby used by FGR fans....

Could be a problem. They are viewing this as a massive fixture and we just aren't.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Nemo on Friday, September 22, 2017, 12:05:29
Seeing the hashtag #BigDerby used by FGR fans....

Could be a problem. They are viewing this as a massive fixture and we just aren't.


Used to happen every time we played Cheltenham, and they seemed to beat us every time no matter what form we were in


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: pauld on Friday, September 22, 2017, 12:16:31
Yet more abject humiliation on national telly, yay! I can hardly wait ...


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: reeves4england on Friday, September 22, 2017, 12:23:16
Seeing the hashtag #BigDerby used by FGR fans....

Could be a problem. They are viewing this as a massive fixture and we just aren't.


Mosty because it isn't. I'll be no more gutted about losing this game than Barnet or Crawley. The FGR mentality is something we need to be aware of but hopefully a professional job will earn us the three points, but these things are rarely that simple when it comes to STFC.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: woolster on Friday, September 22, 2017, 12:33:30
1.5 town, we'll roll these over tonight, their defence is atrocious :pint: :pint:


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Friday, September 22, 2017, 13:05:53
we'll roll these over tonight, their defence is atrocious :pint: :pint:

probably what they say about us


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Chrystovski on Friday, September 22, 2017, 13:15:26
1-1


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Pax Romana on Friday, September 22, 2017, 13:31:47
We are the better team and I think we'll win but key is the first goal.

 This season we have yet to win once we've gone behind and we've always won if we get ahead.



Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Ardiles on Friday, September 22, 2017, 14:08:06
Seeing the hashtag #BigDerby used by FGR fans....

Could be a problem. They are viewing this as a massive fixture and we just aren't.

I think that's completely understandable.  And worryingly, it feels very much like our first games vs Cheltenham around 15 yrs ago after they also were promoted for the first time from Non-League...where they turned us over more than once.

Could be lively in Stroud later.  FGR have plenty to play for/prove, and the local area is also home to a good number of our fans.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Red Frog on Friday, September 22, 2017, 14:16:01
lively in Stroud

First time for everything.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Ardiles on Friday, September 22, 2017, 14:29:12
: )


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Friday, September 22, 2017, 15:48:46
Pre match parochialism in The Britannia.

Fair play to anyone who attempts the north face of the Eiger on foot to get up to the ground.

Normally quite exciting to visit a new ground.
Having to do it on a Friday night grips my shit.  >:(

Hopefully we can put them in their place in a no nonsense fashion tonight.
We all go home happy, avoid the cows on the Minchinhampton road and then enjoy the weekend.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: leftside on Friday, September 22, 2017, 16:16:45
I've been dreading this since the fixtures were released. Then exacerbated by the Sky switch.  A fresh nadir in our recent history on the horizon.
I can't see how it can be any worse than losing to Eastleigh or Histon, or any other lower league team.

Both Town and FGR are in Div 4 on 'merit'. We've been here before, they haven't.

The table and form suggests we should get something out of the game tonight. However, we've already been gubbed by Crawley and Barnet.

I'm expecting a defeat tonight but I won't see it as anything close to being a 'nadir' in STFC history.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, September 22, 2017, 16:22:51
Put a bet on FVR to win so I have done my bit!


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, September 22, 2017, 16:57:05
Put a bet on FVR to win so I have done my bit!

I've put on Forest Green to win, BTTS and Lancashire to be carded at a cheeky 33/1....

but also put Mullin to score first and Swindon to win 2-1 at an even cheekier 60/1 (that's too good to not do tbh. Mullin will be pumped for this surely?)


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Sir Cliff Pipehard on Friday, September 22, 2017, 16:57:20
I think we'll concede but will score a fair few too.

I'm going for a 4-1 Town victory.

Driving through Nailsworth the other day from Bath direction along the A46,I noticed you can see the Ridgeway,the Hackpen hedgehogs and Liddington hill in the distance until you drop down into the village.
Never realised it was as close as that.

Hoping we don't fuck this up on live TV for a change.
I always liked Cooper and thought he had some bad luck with the injury situation so i don't hold any grudges against him.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: [email protected] on Friday, September 22, 2017, 17:06:20
Anybody know where I can stream the game?  I haven't needed to for ages, and the sites I used to use don't have it covered.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: bathford on Friday, September 22, 2017, 17:07:40
try SportStream.tv


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, September 22, 2017, 17:09:48
Cos I feel so shit and can't be fucked I bought a Sky Sports day pass from Now TV for £6.99 hang the expense, yes I know its probably money wasted when we lose but I don't care!


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: woolster on Friday, September 22, 2017, 17:10:05
Anybody know where I can stream the game?  I haven't needed to for ages, and the sites I used to use don't have it covered.
Sky Sports 2 :toocool:


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, September 22, 2017, 17:56:34
Anybody know where I can stream the game?  I haven't needed to for ages, and the sites I used to use don't have it covered.

 have heard that cricfree.sx does a fair amount of streams


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Saxondale on Friday, September 22, 2017, 17:58:09
Thats what im on at the moment.  A little glitchy but ok.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: RWB Robin on Friday, September 22, 2017, 18:01:28
Encouraging to see Knoyle on the bench tonight.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, September 22, 2017, 18:02:41
Thats what im on at the moment.  A little glitchy but ok.


Tends to settle down after a while. Depends on users too. Honest assessment from SSP there.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: theakston2k on Friday, September 22, 2017, 18:30:15
I’d say the home stands are half empty here, surprised they didn’t give us another stand. Guessing they want to maintain some kind of home advantage.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, September 22, 2017, 18:43:02
 Gary Weaver: " Forest Green's rise driven by eco power, Swindon's demise by Lee Power  :)


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: woolster on Friday, September 22, 2017, 18:58:55
can see why the pitch is in good condition, the balls always in the fucking air :plane:


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Exiled Bob on Friday, September 22, 2017, 19:19:09
HD stream here if anyone is interested (Acestream required):

http://www.dazsports.net/

If you can put up with the non-English commentary....


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Mother Brown on Friday, September 22, 2017, 19:23:17
Dave Hockaday , just mentioned Gary Glitter  :)


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, September 22, 2017, 19:26:14
Stream here too if anyone needs it

http://www.uasource.com/includes/cron/TV/Forest%20Green%20vs%20Swindon.php


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Friday, September 22, 2017, 19:30:52
That was a very long and boring 45 minutes! Unlike when we've been on before and the time has flown.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Not that Nice If I'm Honest on Friday, September 22, 2017, 19:33:00
That was 45 mins of village football


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Costanza on Friday, September 22, 2017, 19:41:32
'L2 football in not-being-very-entertaining shock!'



Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Friday, September 22, 2017, 19:51:13
How did Norris not finish that


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Exiled Bob on Friday, September 22, 2017, 19:52:23
He should have had 2 goals and a penalty so far.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Not that Nice If I'm Honest on Friday, September 22, 2017, 19:59:05
is it me, or do FGR lack protein ?


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: woolster on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:08:52
i bet the nutruals are loving this :zzz: :suicide:


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:15:06
It's not been a classic, has it?


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: joteddyred on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:18:23
Well this has been dull ........


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Costanza on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:18:57
How's the game been? Any good?


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:20:47
Lacking a bit of meat I would say.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:23:49
Never in doubt.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: donkey on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:25:38
The standard in this division looks fucking appalling so far this season. I really don't remember it being this bad the last two times we've been down here.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:25:57
Easy all the way


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: woolster on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:26:06
Never in doubt.
:Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:29:28
awful keeping, that'll do.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Stef Troll on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:30:01
Fuck me we are shit. Fuck me forest green are worse


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: 4D on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:30:36
Boom


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:32:22
Mark Cooper looks like a really disappointing Robbie Williams tribute act.



Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: woolster on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:35:42
Mark Cooper looks like a really disappointing Robbie Williams tribute act.


he was more worried about what he spilt on his puffa jacket for the last 10 mins


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Sippo on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:36:05
Matt Taylor banner next home game?


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:38:48
he was more worried about what he spilt on his puffa jacket for the last 10 mins

Was it fag ash? That's a bitch on a puffa jacket, i'd be concerned too.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: joteddyred on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:40:59
Assist and goal from Matt Taylor.  Who'd have predicted that.  He'll probably start the next game now  ;D


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: theakston2k on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:42:05
Not vintage but we deserved that. They passed it a bit without creating anything of note. We had the chances and dominated more as the game went on.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:43:40
Actually really pleased for Taylor. It meant a lot for him to get the goal and as an inspired sub/luxury player IF he can do that 7 or 8 times this season then i'll be happy. Maybe he should concentrate on LB more. It's his natural/original position . He knows he's not been up to the mark. Think this will give him confidence going forward. May have to play LB  for next two games looking at Hussey. Minor teak i'd say.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: RobertT on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:47:41
That was just like every other game, with FGR being a little worse.  Taylor may be an ok left back option, but I'm not sure we can rely on every other keeper jumping over the ball.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Batch on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:49:36
Quote from: donkey
The standard in this division looks fucking appalling so far this season. I really don't remember it being this bad the last two times we've been down here.

er, can't disagree. bloody hope we don't get stuck here too long..


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: china red on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:59:29
Couldn't get the ifollow video to work tonight. Anyone else have the same problem?


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: joteddyred on Friday, September 22, 2017, 20:59:41
er, can't disagree. bloody hope we don't get stuck here too long..

No, doesn't bear thinking about.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, September 22, 2017, 21:00:23
 Thank fuck for that...


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Exiled Bob on Friday, September 22, 2017, 21:04:23
Couldn't get the ifollow video to work tonight. Anyone else have the same problem?
Is it on ifollow when it's on Sky? Not sure.....


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: RobertT on Friday, September 22, 2017, 21:08:00
Is it on ifollow when it's on Sky? Not sure.....

No, it's not.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, September 22, 2017, 21:11:04
Ok, wasn't a classic, but restricted them to very little, scored two late goals and kept a clean sheet away from home.
I think Forest Green will go down this season but that's still a great result against anyone, onwards and upwards.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: china red on Friday, September 22, 2017, 21:15:02
No, it's not.

I did think that may have been the case, I was rather pissed off when I found skysports main event on BT Sport was more interested in stupid fucking golf than STFC and ifollow wasn't working.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Friday, September 22, 2017, 21:32:45
What a load of shite that was..

BUT... 3 points get in.

Stayed watching as long as I could to see Cooper and wasn't disappointed....foul on the keeper my arse!

Happy as Larry with that....play not so well and win.

Not going to be pretty is it?


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Friday, September 22, 2017, 22:24:46
Matt Taylor banner next home game?
Perhaps he can teach Hussey that he doesn't have to belt the living shit out of the ball every time he takes a corner or free kick.

 :hmmm:

(I do like Hussey btw but come on...)


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, September 22, 2017, 23:42:36
Got drunk, we won again. And my Greek friend won money on us despite my advice


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: ron dodgers on Friday, September 22, 2017, 23:45:38
fuck it, a win is a win, going to the speedway on Monday, hoorah!!!!


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 01:02:16
 Think how bad a loss would have felt.  I really want to win at Cheltnum.

 Have to say, having SSP on the box talking about playing under Andy King was a thing of beauty, you wouldn't get that on the BBC.

OK they gave us Lee Power talkng about Jamie Cureton cleaning his boots at Norwich, but I felt this was more an allegory of Christ washing the disciples feet before the last supper.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 02:02:39
I'm not saying Matty Taylor is our saviour but come on. Did you see the way he celebrated? I'm not goingto rely upon him but, and its a massive but. Would you have seen Brandon Ormand-Ottewille reacted in that way or Dean Parrett?. Matt Taylor knows it's his last chance or he'll be playing for Hitchin or Barrow next season. It's not the realying on him. Its the sheer enthusiasm of scoring a goal and knowing he's contributed.

****switch off now i may bore you****

I play cricket. I'm not the best. I play Wicket but I recognise my flaws. When  I catch on a Bowled and Caught Wicket or get a run out my ecstaticism is almost the same response as Matty Taylors. To realise you've still got it, you can still contribute and once the adrenaline has worn down that you are valued and you are humble (he mentioned straightaway, 3 points is more important than his own achievement). He, if nothing else, can be a valuable dressing room asset this season!


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 07:36:00
A very turgid affair. Was thinking in the 2nd half, when does the football season start.
But just remind myself that it's all about winning matches this season, then all's well.

So well done and good to see a bit of joy when the two goals went in.

Special mention for Football Phil, who before the game went down the quite lengthy queue asking everyone where the away terrace was.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: ronnie21 on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 07:43:19
Thought we put on a good honest performance which showed our obvious limitations against a team that will struggle to be in this league next season.  For me we didn't win enough second ball and at times we seemed to lose the physical battle (although it wasn't a great physical game).  Our crossing was poor and set piece play needs a lot of work on although Hussey did produce a superb corner kick for the opening goal.  Watching that I wondered what would happen if some players actually had a footballing brain to go with their talent!   Three points is three points, pity it took so long to win those points.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Frigby Daser on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 08:08:53
although Hussey did produce a superb corner kick

Miraculous, as he wasn't on the pitch.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Not that Nice If I'm Honest on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 08:47:41
Does anyone think that corner might have gone straight in anyway ?

I'm not saying he wasn't right to make sure, just wondering


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 09:20:31
Dull game, we weren't brilliant but never looked like conceding(don't say that about Swindon very often).

Defence did pretty much all that was asked of it, several players were pretty anonymous like Dunne and Elsnick, we didn't create many and should have had 2 pens, also if Norris had his shooting boots on then he would have had 2 as well.

The standard is what you expect in the bottom league, lots of hoof and blood and guts tackles, we looked far better than them when we did break and when the ball was played on the deck we did play some good stuff.

The ball was played long by both teams too much, totally bypassing midfield for 75% of the game which worked in our favour for the first 15 mins and all the 2nd half with FGR probably having a spell of about 20 mins where they looked the better team but they failed to create any clear cut chances at all.

The only player I would have of theirs was that Gomez bloke on loan from Liverpool who looked eager to run and wanted the ball otherwise FGR looked like a team struggling and quality wise they looked like a team straight out of the Conference.

Oh and thank you keeper....your helped was much appreciated for both goals.

3 points, can't really ask for more, must be the best start away from home we have had since Macmahon was here in 95-96.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 09:40:13
Does anyone think that corner might have gone straight in anyway ?

I'm not saying he wasn't right to make sure, just wondering
I thought so. It certainly would have been very close - might have gone in off the post.

Dull game, we weren't brilliant but never looked like conceding(don't say that about Swindon very often).

Defence did pretty much all that was asked of it,
How DF was going to compensate for the loss of Conroy was obviously the big question before the game but it was a moot point as it turned out as FGR offered virtually no threat up front. I was quite shocked at how little they threatened in fact.  I could have probably played at CB last night*


*I couldn't.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: ronnie21 on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 12:10:40
Miraculous, as he wasn't on the pitch.
Correct, must have been when i fell asleep!!


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 12:14:13
I thought so. It certainly would have been very close - might have gone in off the post.
How DF was going to compensate for the loss of Conroy was obviously the big question before the game but it was a moot point as it turned out as FGR offered virtually no threat up front. I was quite shocked at how little they threatened in fact.  I could have probably played at CB last night*
I think Doige was their main threat and I only remeber him winning 1 header all game, FGR will struggle if they rely on him this season. The word "inept" seems a fair comment on their strikeforce.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: herthab on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 14:42:25
Watched it on catch-up this morning. Well, when I say watched it I had it on in the background. Shit advert for League 2 for the televiewing masses, but we won and that's the important thing. Great celebration by Taylor for his goal.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: pauld on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 15:49:37
Fell asleep second half, woke up just in time for the 1st goal, so quite enjoyed the last 10 mins. Job done


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Not that Nice If I'm Honest on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 17:06:39
Any of the TEF'ers under the masks ?


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Not that Nice If I'm Honest on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 17:21:48
From Vegan Green RFovers last night, not some horror film !


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 20:29:34
I listened to BBC Glos and Mark Cooper politely bemoan the first goal as their was an infringement. I'd have been fuming if it was disallowed, the young GK is all over the shop.



Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: walcot red on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 20:29:59
Good result needed that win. The salad eaters aren't too happy cooper and some want him sacked

http://forum.fgrfc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=87122&sid=10029bc8205aaefde929847c3e39a96c


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 22:21:22
Good result needed that win. The salad eaters aren't too happy cooper and some want him sacked

http://forum.fgrfc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=87122&sid=10029bc8205aaefde929847c3e39a96c

Arrogant and dismissive of the home support?! No change there then!


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:03:03
Good result needed that win. The salad eaters aren't too happy cooper and some want him sacked

http://forum.fgrfc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=87122&sid=10029bc8205aaefde929847c3e39a96c
Yes as I posted in the other thread.

The natives up the road in Nailsworth not happy with Mr Cooper.

http://forum.fgrfc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=87062
Not engaging with fans, distant, not caring, not clapping his fans at the end of the game...sound familiar?


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:14:53
Taylor's celebration was akin to an fa cup round winning goal. It was great to see. Imagine how he'd react if he did similar to "them down the road" in the cup. I could see it happening if the inevitable draw were to come about.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:25:26
I too would love a 1st round game vs the Pox home or away, lets put them back in their place, they have been struggling a bit at home and we are doing pretty well away from home.

And Matt Taylor can show those idiot Town fans who booed him on his debut and falsely accused him of being a fan of the Pox what he thinks of them.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:38:03
I too would love a 1st round game vs the Pox home or away, lets put them back in their place, they have been struggling a bit at home and we are doing pretty well away from home.

And Matt Taylor can show those idiot Town fans who booed him on his debut and falsely accused him of being a fan of the Pox what he thinks of them.

Yeah that's just silly really. I think that's why getting his goal (no matter how fortunate, although the keeper was blinded by his defender) was just a huge relief to say "I am trying and I want to do well here". Even for an experienced player (especially as you start to doubt the ability and fitness you once had), confidence can still be a massive thing. He knows he's going to have to work just that bit harder.

On another note, I think Robertson did ok, considering the few mishaps he'd had previously. Again confidence could help. FGR were poor in part but for some reason I still saw this as a kind of pivotal match.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Jilted John on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:38:04
I think some of our fans are being a little harsh on the performance on Friday.

We controlled 75% of the game and never looked like letting a goal in at any point, Norris could have easily got a hattrick on another day and every save Vigeroux made was a shot straight at him.

Yes the stand is shit and you can be dragged down to a lower level but this is league 2 and you can only beat whats up against you, we were away from home, I am happy with the result.

The game was not a great advert for league 2 football but what the hell do people expect? its the bottom divison, teams, including ours, wouldnt be here if they were any good.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:40:36
Yeah that's just silly really. I think that's why getting his goal (no matter how fortunate, although the keeper was blinded by his defender) was just a huge relief to say "I am trying and I want to do well here". Even for an experienced player (especially as you start to doubt the ability and fitness you once had), confidence can still be a massive thing. He knows he's going to have to work just that bit harder.

On another note, I think Robertson did ok, considering the few mishaps he'd had previously. Again confidence could help. FGR were poor in part but for some reason I still saw this as a kind of pivotal match.
I thought the whole defence never looked under much pressure all game but still made no individual errors at all, Doidge only won a single header and FGR never got into a single decent scoring position, you can't ask for any more than that.

I hope Husseys groin stretch/strain isn't too bad as I dont think Taylor can do a full 90 mins at LB.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:46:16
I thought the whole defence never looked under much pressure all game but still made no individual errors at all, Doidge only won a single header and FGR never got into a single decent scoring position, you can't ask for any more than that.

I hope Husseys groin stretch/strain isn't too bad as I dont think Taylor can do a full 90 mins at LB.

Looking at it, Knoyle is looking close to first team action, maybe next match he'll give Taylor 60mins and Knoyle 30mins or vice versa. That could see us through for around 2 weeks (which is how long I think Hussey will be out for. 3 weeks max). I know Knoyle is a RB but to get match fit 30mins at LB and then potentially another 60mins would not hurt. Maybe even Purkiss could switch to LB. We should have enough cover.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:52:00
Looking at it, Knoyle is looking close to first team action, maybe next match he'll give Taylor 60mins and Knoyle 30mins or vice versa. That could see us through for around 2 weeks (which is how long I think Hussey will be out for. 3 weeks max). I know Knoyle is a RB but to get match fit 30mins at LB and then potentially another 60mins would not hurt. Maybe even Purkiss could switch to LB. We should have enough cover.
Purkiss has filled in at LB while at PV but obviously not his natural position, still hopefully Hussey will be fit and we won't need that option.

Have to blood Knoyle in gently after his injury too but yes thats a definate option.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: tans on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 11:00:57
I too would love a 1st round game vs the Pox home or away, lets put them back in their place, they have been struggling a bit at home and we are doing pretty well away from home.

And Matt Taylor can show those idiot Town fans who booed him on his debut and falsely accused him of being a fan of the Pox what he thinks of them.

But, but, that competition doesn’t count remember!


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: tans on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 11:02:04
I think Hussey had just had enough after that awful free iick he took :D


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 11:05:16
I think Hussey had just had enough after that awful free iick he took :D
he didn't have a good game for him and that FK was pretty shit!

And yes the JPT(whatever its called) doesn't count to them!


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 11:06:33
I think Hussey had just had enough after that awful free iick he took :D

Funnily enough I kind of thought he had a "sheepish look" when he came off. You could well be right. That free kick was a shocker.  :D


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 11:10:12
Funnily enough I kind of thought he had a "sheepish look" when he came off. You could well be right. That free kick was a shocker.  :D
I would say it was a row Z but in that stand I would say row D at most as that was the back row!

it was the first time I have seen Hussey and expected a bit more from him.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 12:19:29
We would never have scored the first goal if Hussey had still been on the field, he would probably have hit it so hard it would have sailed over everyone's heads and out for a throw in on the other side of the pitch.

He has got a great delivery when he puts his mind to it but needs to concentrate more on accuracy than power.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: ghanimah on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 13:55:36
It was job done and it's good to beat a former Town manager

Not always pretty football at this level but then footballers are in the business of trying to get their team promoted in order to be made redundant.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: walcot red on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 16:07:27
Yes as I posted in the other thread.
Not engaging with fans, distant, not caring, not clapping his fans at the end of the game...sound familiar?

Apologies there, not been on here for a while so didn't know. As you were gents


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, September 24, 2017, 19:45:14
 In all the euphoria of Friday night, I've only just realised we've got Cov on Tuesday.


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, September 25, 2017, 07:14:35
It's a win on paper


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: pauld on Monday, September 25, 2017, 07:32:06
It's a win on paper
Annoyingly, though, the League will insist we play it on grass


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, September 25, 2017, 11:43:13
That's where we always seem to fuck it up


Title: Re: Forest Vegan Rovers v STFC Match Day Thread
Post by: pauld on Monday, September 25, 2017, 11:53:42
That's where we always seem to fuck it up
And yet they still insist on it. It's all just part of the League/FA conspiracy against us!