Ian Holloway has emerged as the leading choice in a Stroud Times poll asking who Forest Green Rovers supporters want to see appointed as the club’s next manager.
The current Swindon Town boss received 48.6% of the vote, placing him well ahead of the three other names included in the poll. Stuart Maynard finished second with 24.2%, while Luke Williams received 23.1%. Josh Wright was fourth on 4.1%.
Holloway ahead in supporters’ vote
The poll followed Robbie Savage’s departure from Forest Green Rovers. Supporters were asked to choose who should take over in the hot seat at The New Lawn.
Holloway’s result gives him a substantial lead in the Stroud Times vote, although the poll records the preferences of participating readers rather than confirming the club’s next appointment. The supplied report does not state how many people voted.
One voter selected Williams and questioned whether the result could have been influenced by supporters from the club where Holloway currently works. The contributor said: “Luke Williams is my pick and I imagine lots of Swindon fans took part in this vote.”
Manager search follows Savage departure
The fan vote comes as Forest Green considers its next managerial appointment after Savage left the club. Holloway, Maynard, Williams and Wright were the four candidates presented to readers.
The poll was promoted on October 8, 2026, and the result was reported by Stroud Times on October 10. The article was written by Ashley Loveridge and listed under the publication’s football and sport coverage.
Holloway’s lead means he attracted nearly half of the votes cast in the poll, while the other three candidates shared the remainder. However, there is no indication in the supplied material that Forest Green has adopted the poll result or made an announcement about its next manager.
The club’s eventual decision, including whether Holloway remains the supporters’ preferred option when an appointment is made, was not stated in the report.
