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Peterborough United have denied that Robbie Savage has been offered their manager’s position, contradicting Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince’s public statement after Savage was given permission to speak to the club.
Sport Nailsworth
Former Manchester United and Wales star Mark Hughes is understood to be among the leading candidates to replace Robbie Savage as Forest Green Rovers manager after Savage was given permission to speak to Peterborough United.
Sport Central
Forest Green Rovers could give Nick Haughton the No. 10 role when Wealdstone visit on Tuesday night, with injuries, suspension, international duty and a shortage of recognised strikers influencing the predicted team.
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Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage will not be in the dugout for Tuesday night’s National League fixture against Wealdstone after receiving permission to speak to another club, understood to be Peterborough United. Jonathan Gould, Yan Klukowski and Josh Bowen will oversee the match at The New Lawn, with several players also unavailable or doubtful.
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Stroud Camera Club has begun its 2026–2027 competitive calendar at Cotswold Bowls Club, introducing a Digital B section for new members and photographers who may find traditional competitions daunting.
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Forest Green Rovers surrendered a two-goal lead in stoppage time to draw 3-3 with Sutton United at Gander Green Lane, despite goals from Jayden Clarke, Oli Ewing and Kyle McAllister and playing much of the second half with 10 men.
Sport Cainscross
Robbie Savage praised Forest Green Rovers after their dramatic 3-3 draw at Sutton United, while confirming his focus remains on the Gloucestershire club amid speculation linking him with the vacant Peterborough United job. Rovers will have only 17 available players for Tuesday’s home match against Wealdstone.
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Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage has emerged as a potential contender for the vacant Peterborough United job after Luke Williams was dismissed.
Sport Five Valleys
Forest Green Rovers have secured the postponement of their National League fixture against Scunthorpe United after four players were called up by their respective countries during the international break.
Sport Central
Forest Green Rovers have recalled José Márquez from Worthing after a productive loan spell, with injuries and international call-ups leaving the 20-year-old as the club’s only fit and available recognised striker ahead of Saturday’s trip to Sutton United.
Sport High Street
Forest Green Rovers has revived its Football on Prescription initiative after more than 30 people were referred to matches during last season’s pilot, with patients able to access the scheme through participating GP surgeries in and around Stroud.
Sport Nailsworth
Nailsworth-based personal trainer James Hilton is encouraging people aged 55 and over to improve their strength and balance during Falls Prevention Awareness Week, which runs from September 21 to 25, 2026.
Sport Nailsworth
Forest Green Rovers have recalled 20-year-old striker Jose Marquez from Worthing after he scored three goals in five starts, including the winner against Hartlepool. Robbie Savage confirmed the move ahead of the Sutton United match.
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Stroud’s Cotswold Players have announced a 2027-28 programme featuring Shakespeare In Love, Steel Magnolias and the musical Calamity Jane.
Sport Nailsworth
Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage is considering whether to recall Jose Marquez from his loan at Worthing after a succession of missed chances contributed to a 3-1 defeat by Boston United.
Sport Nailsworth
Forest Green Rovers have signed Bristol Rovers striker Mees Rijks on a three-month loan after Ricardo Rees suffered a serious knee injury and several players were called up for international duty.
Sport Brimscombe
Steve Cotterill has been suspended from the touchline for three matches and fined £2,250 after a post-match incident following Cheltenham Town’s 2-2 League Two draw with Grimsby Town.
Sport Brimscombe
Brimscombe & Thrupp manager Tim Bond praised his side’s second-half response but said the team had left itself with too much to do after a 4-2 home defeat by in-form Sharpness in Hellenic League Division One West.
Sport Nailsworth
Forest Green Rovers drew 1-1 at Carlisle United after Kyle Kelly’s early header was cancelled out by Michael Obiero. Robbie Savage praised the performance as his proudest moment in charge, but Ricardo Rees faces a knee scan and the squad is preparing for several international absences.
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Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage has called for the focus to stay on football as his side return to Carlisle, where he says he received abuse during last season’s meeting. Savage also provided updates on Kyle Ajayi, Preston Fearon and Gabe Kircough ahead of the fixture.
Sport Stonehouse
Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage says Harvey Bunker’s summer departure was driven by playing opportunities and the type of midfielder or centre-half he wanted, rather than any personal disagreement.
Sport Stratford Park
Forest Green Rovers made it back-to-back wins with a reported 4-0 victory over Gateshead, as manager Robbie Savage hailed captain Kyle McAllister and confirmed the loan arrival of West Ham and England Under-20 midfielder Preston Fearon.
Sport Stratford Park
Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage says the club is close to signing a young loan player who could have a similar impact to Harry Whitwell, with the deal hoped to be completed early next week.
Sport Stratford Park
Former professional footballer Sean Rigg has opened Workhorse Tattoo in the former Swan Inn on Union Street, Stroud, turning an interest developed during his playing career into a new creative business with fellow tattooists Taia and Jim.
Sport Stratford Park
Stratford Park Lido will remain open until 30 September, weather permitting, after reopening in August following extensive safety repairs. A new timetable includes lane and public swimming sessions, with the baby pool, café and shop continuing during public hours.
Sport
Forest Green Rovers will play their scheduled fixtures against Boston United, Wealdstone, Scunthorpe United and Sutton United despite four players being called up for international duty. Robbie Savage says the decision avoids a fixture backlog and reduces the risk of supporters facing a congested run of rearranged matches, while the club plans to add temporary squad cover.
Sport Nailsworth
Forest Green Rovers have signed 22-year-old midfielder and defender Adeteye Gbadehan on a one-year deal after he impressed during a ten-day trial at The New Lawn.
Sport Five Valleys
Forest Green Rovers stopped a three-match losing streak with a disciplined victory at in-form Hornchurch. Ricardo Rees scored early, Ethan Ross made a decisive late save and Robbie Savage praised the team’s defending, tactical flexibility, new starters and travelling supporters.
Sport Stonehouse
A direct coach service connecting Stonehouse, Stroud, Chalford and Cirencester with London will formally launch on Tuesday, September 8, after July trial runs showed strong local demand.
Sport Nailsworth
Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage says Josh Osude will miss eight to 12 weeks with a partial ACL rupture as the club tries to recover from three defeats in its opening five games.
