Tuesday 18th & Saturday 22nd February

[Grimsby Road]

It was only after the Wright incident that I was even aware of it. The meltdown on here from Grimsby fans after the Wright incident was more glorious than Mozzavale's on here this past week over league 2 referees. The hatred for Pell has always made me laugh as well - I'm still not sure what it's all about (something about him being rubbish when he played for you, but it must be more than that given how much he's despised).

For me there always seems to be a bit of an edge to the games even though there's no malice between the supporters - I've never had an issue with any Grimsby fans, in fact I'm quite vocal in my fondness of the ones I saw after the playoff final in 2006.

Always liked Cheltenham there has always been little crossovers with Town : Pell , the play-off final ; more recently George Lloyd and Curtis Thompson + the lad we on loan at right back from you last season - I'm not sure whatever happened to him though ?

Will be a tough game for us your home form is superb this season

 

[Si Robin]

Liam Smith - he's moved to Bohemians in Ireland.

 

[OneDecentLester]

I'm hearing broken neck, which would just be horrific news. Like you say the no news seems like bad news

I’d heard the same and that he was in for emergency surgery last night.

Completely agree that in this case, no news is very concerning.

 

[thewwfc]

That’s twelve without a win now. God, I will be happy when this shit show of a season has finished.

What has happened to you this season? Not meaning that in any kind of pisstake way, just that I thought when the big money Yank came in a while back that you might kick on.

Obviously there’s been somewhat of a revolving door on the manager front - so is that the key or has it been something else?

 

[Son of Cod]

Woah woah WOAH...James McKeown could have been killed by that horrific stamp and I think he still to this day has a whole through his torso that you can actually see through.

I quite like the Cheltenham stuff personally, it gives a bit of edge to an otherwise mundane fixture. The fact that Cheltenham have won the two big ones in the 05/06 final and the stampiones game (which I think was 1st v 2nd at the time?) make it feel a bit like it's a curse that needs to be shaken off. Fortunately, none of that will be hanging around the players' or Artell's heads as they'll have no idea about it probably.

 

[Agombar stool]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1893756743001235617

Didn't see any of the game on Saturday but sounds like this was a horrible injury. All the best to him on his recovery.

 

[Coalite]

I’d heard the same and that he was in for emergency surgery last night.

Completely agree that in this case, no news is very concerning.

Poor lad dislocates his shoulder at Carlisle. Elects not to have an op to try and fight for a new contract and ends up with whatever this is. It's heartbreaking.

The fact that the season is pretty much down the pan doesn't seem to matter that much at the moment.

 

[Boz]

Thank you. I knew a Crewe fan would understand our frustrations given who the referee was. Wonder if Uncle Mark was happy with the decision he gave? Joke how he's even allowed to officiate their games.

Just about following the issues with Tom Kirk and Salford, but who is Uncle Mark?

The penalty decision looked very soft. I suspect that with regard to the red card at the end that it won’t be overturned, though as others say it could have been managed as a spot of handbags without needing to resort to any cards. Did the Salford player who initiated it escape without any sanction?

It will be interesting to see who is picked to referee Rovers v Vale at the weekend as both teams seem to be the victims of some dubious officiating recently.

 

[CFC91]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1893756743001235617

Didn't see any of the game on Saturday but sounds like this was a horrible injury. All the best to him on his recovery.

Probably not that reassuring in terms of the extent of the injury really. Saw the video back and it looks relatively innocuous but the reaction of the players from both sides instantly aren't good, alongside I saw a couple of comments from fans from your fans behind the goal saying they heard a loud crack - utterly horrendous

 

[Dan Phillips]

Just about following the issues with Tom Kirk and Salford, but who is Uncle Mark?

The penalty decision looked very soft. I suspect that with regard to the red card at the end that it won’t be overturned, though as others say it could have been managed as a spot of handbags without needing to resort to any cards. Did the Salford player who initiated it escape without any sanction?

It will be interesting to see who is picked to referee Rovers v Vale at the weekend as both teams seem to be the victims of some dubious officiating recently.

Someone's dug up an old Facebook post of his where he's tagged his 'Uncle Mark' in it. Boxing Day football at the Racecourse a few years back - Wrexham vs Salford City.

Nip on YouTube bud, and watch our highlights from the game on our official channel. It shows the whole incident at the end. Clear as day that he's done absolutely nothing to warrant a straight red card. It's an appalling decision.

 

[FGR Stroud]

I do like the little rivalry our clubs have - certainly better than the fake one with FGR.

Tosh, utter tosh.
There is certainly rivalry and bad feeling between the two Gloucestershire teams but it was wholly created by Cheltenham who were green with envy when FGR secured a multi-millionaire chairman to bankroll the club to successes both on and off the field.

Their then chairman was utterly disrespectful towards FGR and even misled his own fans by falsely claiming D Vince had tried to buy Cheltenham but he gave him the bum’s rush.
FGR were/are lucky to have rich backer and were one of the first lower leagues to have one but now they are not uncommon. Cheltenham always seem to be struggling financially and their chairman stated that should they be relegated back to non-league then half the non-playing staff would be dismissed.

The Cheltenham supporters are as bad as their chairman – a group of their thugs wearing balaclavas ambushed and assaulted a group of young FGR teenage supporters who had innocently and unwittingly walked past their home pub. The thugs did not use their fists but did use cudgels. However they got their cumuppence because FGR won the game.

It is a shame that it has come to this because in the past fans from either team would happily attend games at other stadium AND Cheltenham are decently appreciated by the rest of League 2. It could be that as Cheltenham is a small town with small support their supporters would come off second best in a melee BUT obviously FGR being a small village team, Cheltenham think they can boss their local rivals.

It is unlikely the two teams will meet next season: Cheltenham are steadily gaining points after an awful start of season. Although promotion outsiders they could be in the play-offs whereas FGR started season in stonking good form but of late fallen down table. They could be in play-offs but in poor form.

 

[Coalite]

Is that BEEF I smell cooking? (Waiting for official GTFCfish confirmation)

 

[GTFCfish]

Is that BEEF I smell cooking? (Waiting for official GTFCfish confirmation)

No mate as it's an FGR fan kicking off then I smell some nice roast QUORN!!

 

[EnglishRed]

Cudgels? It really is like something out of Thomas Hardy down there

 

[FiRTHYY]

Bromley (a) - rearranged due to their FA Cup exploits earlier in the season.

Expecting a tough game here. Looking at how we compare, there’s not a lot in it. Predicting a close game - 1-1 or 2-1 City

Still without Lewis Richards, Calum Kavanagh and Cierán Kelly through injury. Jack Shepherd still suspended. Both Alex Pattison and Romoney Crichlow were precautionary taken off at the weekend - but I can see one of them sitting this one out - probably Patto.

GK: Sam Walker

CB: Callum Johnson
CB: Aden Baldwin
CB: Romoney Crichlow

RWB: Brad Halliday
LWB: Tayo Adaramola

CM: Ritchie Smallwood
CM: Brandon Khela

AM: Antoni Sarcevic
AM: Bobby Pointon

ST: Micky Mellon

We’ll do well to keep Michael Cheek quiet. Truthfully, I’d take a draw now given our away form. But it’s exactly that what need to improve if we want to challenge for autos.

At this stage I’m just hoping for zero injuries and a ref who’s somewhat competent. But a win tomorrow puts us 2nd. If Walsall decide to throw another wobbler, we’re a mere 6 points off top.

I know we’ve sold out weeks ago, but I’m not sure on the amount. Circa 560 ish I think.


UTFC!

 

[Si Robin]

No mate as it's an FGR fan kicking off then I smell some nice roast QUORN!!

It's also 90% bullshit so I'm not going to waste my time arguing with him - this forums had more than enough of that.

 

[AlanPep]

Looking forward to tonight’s game, expecting a good, close game against another ex Premier / Division 1 team. Breathing easier now as 45 points will I think see us hanging around for next season.

 

[FGR Stroud]

It's also 90% bullshit so I'm not going to waste my time arguing with him - this forums had more than enough of that.

Oh dear, you can’t argue because every part of that statement is 100% accurate and true unlike your sour rebuttal.

 

[Si Robin]

No, I'm just bored of your bollocks. We have the same arguments every time FGR and Cheltenham are mentioned in the same breath.

The simple fact is this - FGR only became a rival when we had the season together in 15/16. It's nothing to do with envy in the slightest, I don't know a single Cheltenham fan who is envious of Forest Green Rovers. What do we have to be envious about? An owner changing every aspect of the club - including badge and kit colour? Only once finishing as the best team in the county? Overpaying former players, and manager, of the current best team in the county to fail to gain promotion back to the Football League, a level they spent less time at than Cheltenham have spent in the 3rd tier over the past 25 years?

For the final time - and I promise this is the last time I ever respond to you - our traditional derby is Gloucester City, it has always been Gloucester City and it will forever be Gloucester City. Forest Green is a local game - a local game that Forest Green fans can't even sell out the away end for at Whaddon Road.

 

[Alfie]

No, I'm just bored of your bollocks. We have the same arguments every time FGR and Cheltenham are mentioned in the same breath.

Everybody on forum including me are bored to tears with your repetitious slagging off FGR with your blatant lies.
It was YOU Si Robin, you who brought up the name of FGR, nobody else. Hoping to slag off FGR on the quiet not expecting a complete retraction of your stupid remarks.

The simple fact is this - FGR only became a rival when we had the season together in 15/16. It's nothing to do with envy in the slightest, I don't know a single Cheltenham fan who is envious of Forest Green Rovers. What do we have to be envious about? An owner changing every aspect of the club - including badge and kit colour? Only once finishing as the best team in the county? Overpaying former players, and manager, of the current best team in the county to fail to gain promotion back to the Football League, a level they spent less time at than Cheltenham have spent in the 3rd tier over the past 25 years?

Here supporters of both clubs are in agreement, so it is bizarre you’ve used this as a tactic against FGR. But I guess you’ve got nothing else to support your fantasies.

For the final time - and I promise this is the last time I ever respond to you - our traditional derby is Gloucester City, it has always been Gloucester City and it will forever be Gloucester City. Forest Green is a local game - a local game that Forest Green fans can't even sell out the away end for at Whaddon Road.

Once again a promise not to respond. I’ll not hold my breath because I know you cannot help yourself and will at some time in the future have another go at FGR.
BTW I never ever stated Gloucester City were CTFC’s traditional rivals.
When did you last play them?
It is as if Bradford City claim their traditional rivals are Bradford Park Avenue.
I don’t agree that FGR can’t sell out the away end. I’ve been there so many times to refute your falsehood. And I was at games when FGR secured quite a few wins, including one that prevented them being relegated when C Doidge scored ‘goal of the season’.
Oh BTW those sitting near mid-field line stated that each game all they heard were the FGR supporters encouraging their team.
Going back to your 1st post on subject when you claim there is little rivalry between the clubs [claiming it is fake] I recommend that those interested in this debate should read CTFC@s forum: - The Robin’s Nest where you’ll see more threads and posts about FGR that every other club including Gloucester City. In fact the posts about FGR are more than the combined post of ALL other clubs. So for this Cheltenham supporter to make such a stupid claim is completely bollocks.
But I hope CTFC do get promoted so that next season FGR can ignore them after they also get promoted.

 

[Alfie]

Everybody on forum including me are bored to tears with your repetitious slagging off FGR with your blatant lies.
It was YOU Si Robin, you who brought up the name of FGR, nobody else. Hoping to slag off FGR on the quiet not expecting a complete retraction of your stupid remarks.



Here supporters of both clubs are in agreement, so it is bizarre you’ve used this as a tactic against FGR. But I guess you’ve got nothing else to support your fantasies.



Once again a promise not to respond. I’ll not hold my breath because I know you cannot help yourself and will at some time in the future have another go at FGR.
BTW I never ever stated Gloucester City were CTFC’s traditional rivals.
When did you last play them?
It is as if Bradford City claim their traditional rivals are Bradford Park Avenue.
I don’t agree that FGR can’t sell out the away end. I’ve been there so many times to refute your falsehood. And I was at games when FGR secured quite a few wins, including one that prevented them being relegated when C Doidge scored ‘goal of the season’.
Oh BTW those sitting near mid-field line stated that each game all they heard were the FGR supporters encouraging their team.
Going back to your 1st post on subject when you claim there is little rivalry between the clubs [claiming it is fake] I recommend that those interested in this debate should read CTFC@s forum: - The Robin’s Nest where you’ll see more threads and posts about FGR that every other club including Gloucester City. In fact the posts about FGR are more than the combined post of ALL other clubs. So for this Cheltenham supporter to make such a stupid claim is completely bollocks.
But I hope CTFC do get promoted so that next season FGR can ignore them after they also get promoted.

 

[PaulHaddock]

Alfie the Robot has gone haywire.

 

[GTFCfish]

Alfie You need to keep off the magic mushrooms mate.

 

[Gator]

What has happened to you this season? Not meaning that in any kind of pisstake way, just that I thought when the big money Yank came in a while back that you might kick on.

Obviously there’s been somewhat of a revolving door on the manager front - so is that the key or has it been something else?

Spunked the cash on a bunch of mercenaries who are either in their late 20s/early 30s and don't give a fuck or players who previously had one good season somewhere and we've paid over the odds for them. That's not forgetting the ones we've signed who were injury prone or the ones signed without even having a medical. Some people will call me harsh but i hate this squad.

Oh and it's 13 games without a win now

 

[Alfie]

Alfie the Robot has gone haywire.

Yes I did go a bit OTT but the truth is that I've had previous experience with that arsehole and he seems incapable of accepting the true facts because they don't fit into his false beliefs. Apologies.
Here's another one of his crackpot falsehoods. He stated that FGR failed to sell all their tickets to an ElGlosico match. But FGR did sell all their tickets to the all-ticket match and all turned up to the game. It was Cheltenham who failed to send enough tickets, so obviously there were gaps in the crowd, which is where he is trying to score a point.
The attendance for that game, as for every ElGlosico match at either TNL or Whaddon, was the best for both clubs whenever they were in same league.

And talking about attendances it is clear that Cheltenham are frit-scared of FGR. The Vegans always up their game for this local derby and have had many, many successes. That annoys the Chelt crowd especially as the FGR supporters out-sing their opponents home and away. One season Cheltenham attempted a dastardly trick by informing FGR that all the tickets had the seat numbers and that the away fans must sit in the ticket numbered seat they purchased or get evicted from ground. I’ve never heard that done before at a 3rd div league match or even when Cheltenham hosted Gloucester City, their traditional rivals.
Very fortunately FGR had a wonderful ticket manager who arranged that all the loud singers were grouped together as were the families. And their attempt to quieten the FGR crowd failed miserably.

One must ask WHY? this guy claims ElGlosico is a Fake Rivalry when the grounds are always sold out?? Okay it is not traditional rivalry.
BTW all my points can be verified unlike those of the Cheltenham supporter.
(Guess I'll have to change those words at base of my profile )

 

[Alfie]

Alfie You need to keep off the magic mushrooms mate.

Beer is my downfall but believe it or not I was sober writing up my rebuttals.
For a few years I've successfully hidden myself until now. I don't like aggro which that Chelt fan seems happy to initiate.
Yes I was a FGR supporter but old age and failing health prevents me from attending matches so I contend myself with the stats.
This League 2 Forum is the best Forum on site so thus I am happy here.
As long as I'm left alone I return to my anonymous being.

 

[Si Robin]

I wasn't going to respond, but as it's Alfie and not FGR Stroud, one post - FGR attendances at Cheltenham since 2016:

22/04/23 -

https://twitter.com/x/status/1649789324638945282

- 700 away fans
02/11/19 -

https://twitter.com/x/status/1190740560056897536

- 944 away fans
29/12/18 -

https://twitter.com/x/status/1079053944859643904

- 879 away fans
14/04/18 -

https://twitter.com/x/status/985178530123304960

- 765 away fans

For clarity - Walsall sold out their allocation behind the goal last night and they had:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1894488502080880961

1,053 fans - which is what the stand behind the goal holds

Now Alfie - Fuck Off!

 

[Alfie]

I wasn't going to respond, but as it's Alfie and not FGR Stroud, one post - FGR attendances at Cheltenham since 2016:

22/04/23 -

https://twitter.com/x/status/1649789324638945282

- 700 away fans
02/11/19 -

https://twitter.com/x/status/1190740560056897536

- 944 away fans
29/12/18 -

https://twitter.com/x/status/1079053944859643904

- 879 away fans
14/04/18 -

https://twitter.com/x/status/985178530123304960

- 765 away fans

For clarity - Walsall sold out their allocation behind the goal last night and they had:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1894488502080880961

1,053 fans - which is what the stand behind the goal holds

Now Alfie - Fuck Off!

Oh dear, oh dear, ANOTHER BROKEN PROMISE.
I wasn't wrong when I wrote you'd not be able to resist replying.
I also suggest that you FUCK OFF commenting on FGR. You're never right but always wrong.

 

[Dan Phillips]

Stick to getting stats wrong FFS.

Mind-numbingly boring this is to read.

 

[Boz]

Come on Alfie, everyone knows Tranmere are Forest Green's main rivals not Cheltenham