Cars, airplanes, two world wars, computers, cell phones, the invention of the Internet. A lot of things have happened since 1889, the year Forest Green Rovers FC came into existence.
To say it is a club with great tradition and history is quite an understatement.
It is a team and an organization with humble beginnings, much like the Newton Heath LYR Football Club that became Manchester United. The end result was much different than Man U, not becoming a global football superpower but rather a club that is synonomous with the community and non-league football.
The fact that they have existed for 125 years is quite impressive considering the clubs that have fallen into administration or disappeared from the game entirely. You have to look no further than Rangers, Portsmouth, and Rushden & Diamonds for some sad examples.
Something to Shout About: The History of Forest Green Rovers FC by Tim Barnard is a comprehensive look into the club and its history, its players and fans, its leaders and their ambitions. This is a great title for anyone involved in the beautiful game, especially for those that truly aspire to be part of a club someday.
The club today is one of the best teams in Conference football and just happens to be the longest-tenured as well, a sign of real stability and consistency. This book literally depicts every year and every key moment in tremendous detail, something you won’t find anywhere else. It will make you feel like you were really there, on the pitch and in the stands, to see what this club is really about.
