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Savage's side were beaten 4-2 at Carlisle United on Saturday in the National League and the former Wales midfielder says he was subjected to abuse that "crossed the line".

"I'll take the banter, and when they're singing songs about me as an individual I've got no problem," Savage told BBC Radio Gloucestershire after the loss.

"But when it crosses the line, when it becomes nasty and some of the stuff said is wrong, what's done about it?

"I'll continue to stand there and take that abuse because I'm expected to, because it's me - and it's not acceptable."


A combative midfielder in his playing days for the likes of Leicester City and Derby County, Savage became a high-profile pundit after retiring from playing.

He still presents the 606 phone-in show on BBC Radio 5 Live alongside his managerial duties at Rovers and is known for splitting opinions among his listeners.

But Savage, who turned 51 on Saturday, says not enough is being done when people go too far with personal abuse.

"Stewards, volunteers, whoever's standing there, it's [still] allowed to happen consistently," he added.

"I don't mind banter. I've had photos with kids, with youngsters there and I'm prepared to stand there and get hurled the most shocking abuse by people of varying ages, probably in high-powered positions at work.

"They think it's acceptable they can come and hurl vile abuse at a human being - it's not acceptable, but nothing will be done about it.

"It happens all the time, it happened the other night at Worthing and it's happened again today.

"I don't think it's acceptable, but nothing's going to be done, nothing's ever done."


Before the game he was giving it the big I am to the home support, those that live by the sword .....]]>
Savage's side were beaten 4-2 at Carlisle United on Saturday in the National League and the former Wales midfielder says he was subjected to abuse that "crossed the line".

"I'll take the banter, and when they're singing songs about me as an individual I've got no problem," Savage told BBC Radio Gloucestershire after the loss.

"But when it crosses the line, when it becomes nasty and some of the stuff said is wrong, what's done about it?

"I'll continue to stand there and take that abuse because I'm expected to, because it's me - and it's not acceptable."


A combative midfielder in his playing days for the likes of Leicester City and Derby County, Savage became a high-profile pundit after retiring from playing.

He still presents the 606 phone-in show on BBC Radio 5 Live alongside his managerial duties at Rovers and is known for splitting opinions among his listeners.

But Savage, who turned 51 on Saturday, says not enough is being done when people go too far with personal abuse.

"Stewards, volunteers, whoever's standing there, it's [still] allowed to happen consistently," he added.

"I don't mind banter. I've had photos with kids, with youngsters there and I'm prepared to stand there and get hurled the most shocking abuse by people of varying ages, probably in high-powered positions at work.

"They think it's acceptable they can come and hurl vile abuse at a human being - it's not acceptable, but nothing will be done about it.

"It happens all the time, it happened the other night at Worthing and it's happened again today.

"I don't think it's acceptable, but nothing's going to be done, nothing's ever done."


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Savage, who played for Leicester, Derby, Blackburn and Birmingham among others during his career, has been managing non-league side Macclesfield FC since 2024.

Cotterill's departure from the National League club was confirmed on Thursday, after the side missed out on promotion through the play-offs last season.

"I feel I have an opportunity to develop a squad to create an attacking brand of football - an aggressive form of football to try and get Forest Green back into the EFL," Savage said in a club statement.

"I want a fast, exciting style but the most important thing is to win games."

Forest Green finished third in the National League last season but were beaten by seventh-placed Southend in the play-offs on penalties, to miss out on a place in the Wembley final.

Savage links up with former Wales team-mate Mark Bowen at the Bolt New Lawn, who was appointed Forest Green's director of football last month. They have not disclosed the length of his contract.

His son, Charlie Savage, also had a spell on loan at Forest Green during the second half of the 2023-24 campaign, scoring one goal in 15 games.

The appointment is the 50-year-old's first in management in the top five tiers of English football.

However, last season he won promotion to the National League North with Macclesfield - where he has had an association since 2020 - during his first campaign in charge, with the club clinching the Northern Premier League Premier Division title with six games to spare.

Savage said at the time it would take "an awful lot" for him to leave for another club.

A Macclesfield statement, external said the departure of Savage was "disappointing" but that he leaves with "our very best wishes and eternal gratitude for everything that he has done for our football club".

Savage won the first of his 39 caps for Wales in 1995 after beginning his playing career at Manchester United, although he failed to break into the first team at Old Trafford.

He went on to play more than 600 games across the EFL and Premier League in a 17-year career, which began at Crewe, before he signed for Leicester in 1997, where he played more than 200 games and won the League Cup.

He played for Birmingham before joining Blackburn in a deal worth £3m in 2005 and ended his career at Derby in 2011.

Aged 45, Savage made a brief one-game comeback for non-league outfit Stockport Town in 2019 but has predominantly been working as a media pundit.

Savage becomes Forest Green's seventh manager since 2022, following Rob Edwards, Ian Burchnall, Duncan Ferguson, David Horseman, Troy Deeney and Cotterill.]]>
Savage, who played for Leicester, Derby, Blackburn and Birmingham among others during his career, has been managing non-league side Macclesfield FC since 2024.

Cotterill's departure from the National League club was confirmed on Thursday, after the side missed out on promotion through the play-offs last season.

"I feel I have an opportunity to develop a squad to create an attacking brand of football - an aggressive form of football to try and get Forest Green back into the EFL," Savage said in a club statement.

"I want a fast, exciting style but the most important thing is to win games."

Forest Green finished third in the National League last season but were beaten by seventh-placed Southend in the play-offs on penalties, to miss out on a place in the Wembley final.

Savage links up with former Wales team-mate Mark Bowen at the Bolt New Lawn, who was appointed Forest Green's director of football last month. They have not disclosed the length of his contract.

His son, Charlie Savage, also had a spell on loan at Forest Green during the second half of the 2023-24 campaign, scoring one goal in 15 games.

The appointment is the 50-year-old's first in management in the top five tiers of English football.

However, last season he won promotion to the National League North with Macclesfield - where he has had an association since 2020 - during his first campaign in charge, with the club clinching the Northern Premier League Premier Division title with six games to spare.

Savage said at the time it would take "an awful lot" for him to leave for another club.

A Macclesfield statement, external said the departure of Savage was "disappointing" but that he leaves with "our very best wishes and eternal gratitude for everything that he has done for our football club".

Savage won the first of his 39 caps for Wales in 1995 after beginning his playing career at Manchester United, although he failed to break into the first team at Old Trafford.

He went on to play more than 600 games across the EFL and Premier League in a 17-year career, which began at Crewe, before he signed for Leicester in 1997, where he played more than 200 games and won the League Cup.

He played for Birmingham before joining Blackburn in a deal worth £3m in 2005 and ended his career at Derby in 2011.

Aged 45, Savage made a brief one-game comeback for non-league outfit Stockport Town in 2019 but has predominantly been working as a media pundit.

Savage becomes Forest Green's seventh manager since 2022, following Rob Edwards, Ian Burchnall, Duncan Ferguson, David Horseman, Troy Deeney and Cotterill.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13837 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:30:57 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13837
Cotterill's exit was reported earlier this week, following an 18-month spell at the helm.

The 60-year-old guided the Gloucestershire club to third in the table last season, but they were beaten by Southend United on penalties in the play-offs to miss out on a place in the Wembley final.

"Steve Cotterill and FGR have parted company following the club's decision to terminate Steve's contract. We wish Steve all the best for the future," a statement said.

Cotterill was appointed in January 2024 with Forest Green in the midst of a turbulent period, becoming their third boss in one season following the short tenures of David Horseman and Troy Deeney.

They were rooted to the bottom of the table when he took over and while there was an uptick in form during the spring, it was too late to save them from the drop and they returned to the National League last season.

Cotterill oversaw 22 wins through 2024-25 as they sought an immediate return to the English Football League.

But they fell off the pace behind Barnet during the season and had to face the play-offs, where they fell one match short.

Cotterill said afterwards that he wanted to stay next season to "build" on what the club had done so far.

Former Wales international Mark Bowen was appointed as Forest Green's director of football on 10 June, with the club having been without one for much of Cotterill's time in charge.

Bowen told BBC Radio Gloucestershire following his appointment that he was "looking forward" to working with Cotterill.

Forest Green will now be looking for their seventh manager since June 2022, following the exits of Rob Edwards, Ian Burchnall, Duncan Ferguson, Horseman, Deeney and now Cotterill.]]>
Cotterill's exit was reported earlier this week, following an 18-month spell at the helm.

The 60-year-old guided the Gloucestershire club to third in the table last season, but they were beaten by Southend United on penalties in the play-offs to miss out on a place in the Wembley final.

"Steve Cotterill and FGR have parted company following the club's decision to terminate Steve's contract. We wish Steve all the best for the future," a statement said.

Cotterill was appointed in January 2024 with Forest Green in the midst of a turbulent period, becoming their third boss in one season following the short tenures of David Horseman and Troy Deeney.

They were rooted to the bottom of the table when he took over and while there was an uptick in form during the spring, it was too late to save them from the drop and they returned to the National League last season.

Cotterill oversaw 22 wins through 2024-25 as they sought an immediate return to the English Football League.

But they fell off the pace behind Barnet during the season and had to face the play-offs, where they fell one match short.

Cotterill said afterwards that he wanted to stay next season to "build" on what the club had done so far.

Former Wales international Mark Bowen was appointed as Forest Green's director of football on 10 June, with the club having been without one for much of Cotterill's time in charge.

Bowen told BBC Radio Gloucestershire following his appointment that he was "looking forward" to working with Cotterill.

Forest Green will now be looking for their seventh manager since June 2022, following the exits of Rob Edwards, Ian Burchnall, Duncan Ferguson, Horseman, Deeney and now Cotterill.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12907 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:33:57 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12907
The 59-year-old replaces Troy Deeney, who was sacked on 18 January after six games in charge.

Cotterill takes over with the club rooted to the bottom of League Two and facing a battle to preserve their English Football League status.

The Gloucestershire club have not won in their past 12 league games and are six points from safety.

Cotterill has a wealth of experience across the EFL and most recently managed Shrewsbury Town for two and a half years, leaving in June last year.

He spent five years at hometown club Cheltenham Town early in his managerial career, taking them from the Southern League to the Football League for the first time in 1999.

Cotterill also won promotion with Notts County and led Bristol City to the League One and EFL Trophy double in 2015.

His other former clubs include Stoke, Burnley, Portsmouth and Nottingham Forest.

"I'm delighted to welcome Steve Cotterill to FGR. His record speaks for itself with 25 years of experience in all leagues of the EFL, spanning nearly 900 games," said owner Dale Vince.

"Steve knows what it takes and shares our determination to avoid relegation this season. Then build our way back up to League One and looking upward again.

"I'm sure our fans will welcome this appointment and Steve to our club."

Cotterill will take charge of training on Thursday and is expected to be in the dugout for their game against Accrington Stanley.

He becomes Forest Green's sixth manager since June 2022, following Rob Edwards, Ian Burchnall, Duncan Ferguson, David Horseman and Deeney.

Following Deeney's departure, Vince said the club were looking for "experience" in their next boss, after appointing a string of managers who had never managed in the EFL before.

Forest Green have failed to create any stability ever since winning promotion to League One for the first time in 2022 under Edwards, who subsequently left for Watford.

They struggled throughout the campaign in the third tier and were instantly relegated back to League Two.

But the slide has not stopped, with Forest Green winning just four league games so far this season to leave them facing a potential return to the National League.]]>
The 59-year-old replaces Troy Deeney, who was sacked on 18 January after six games in charge.

Cotterill takes over with the club rooted to the bottom of League Two and facing a battle to preserve their English Football League status.

The Gloucestershire club have not won in their past 12 league games and are six points from safety.

Cotterill has a wealth of experience across the EFL and most recently managed Shrewsbury Town for two and a half years, leaving in June last year.

He spent five years at hometown club Cheltenham Town early in his managerial career, taking them from the Southern League to the Football League for the first time in 1999.

Cotterill also won promotion with Notts County and led Bristol City to the League One and EFL Trophy double in 2015.

His other former clubs include Stoke, Burnley, Portsmouth and Nottingham Forest.

"I'm delighted to welcome Steve Cotterill to FGR. His record speaks for itself with 25 years of experience in all leagues of the EFL, spanning nearly 900 games," said owner Dale Vince.

"Steve knows what it takes and shares our determination to avoid relegation this season. Then build our way back up to League One and looking upward again.

"I'm sure our fans will welcome this appointment and Steve to our club."

Cotterill will take charge of training on Thursday and is expected to be in the dugout for their game against Accrington Stanley.

He becomes Forest Green's sixth manager since June 2022, following Rob Edwards, Ian Burchnall, Duncan Ferguson, David Horseman and Deeney.

Following Deeney's departure, Vince said the club were looking for "experience" in their next boss, after appointing a string of managers who had never managed in the EFL before.

Forest Green have failed to create any stability ever since winning promotion to League One for the first time in 2022 under Edwards, who subsequently left for Watford.

They struggled throughout the campaign in the third tier and were instantly relegated back to League Two.

But the slide has not stopped, with Forest Green winning just four league games so far this season to leave them facing a potential return to the National League.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12818 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:24:21 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12818
Deeney, 35, has been working in a player-coach capacity since joining the League Two club in the summer.

Horseman, 39, spent only five months in charge and has left following the team's FA Cup exit to Blackpool.

Rovers have won only four league matches this season and sit 23rd in the table, five points from safety.

Forest Green owner Dale Vince said he needed to "act decisively to improve our performances and league position".

"Troy came to us to begin his career in coaching and take the next step of his career - this is happening sooner than expected but he's built strong relationships already with our staff, squad and fans - and is well placed for the challenge," said Vince.

"We'll strengthen our squad in the coming transfer window as well, to give ourselves the best chance of first securing our place in League Two before looking upward once more, toward League One and beyond."

Deeney spent 11 years as a striker with Watford after moving to Vicarage Road from Walsall in 2010, and went on to score 140 goals in 419 appearances as he twice helped the Hornets win promotion to the Premier League and led them to the 2019 FA Cup final.

He joined Forest Green after leaving Championship side Birmingham City in the summer and has scored four goals in 18 appearances this season while also working on the coaching staff at The New Lawn.

He becomes the club's fourth boss in 19 months since the departure of Rob Edwards in May 2022, after Ian Burchnall, Duncan Ferguson and Horseman.

His first game in charge will be Friday's visit of Gillingham.

"One thing I can assure everyone is that we will work our very hardest to bring this wonderful club back to success," said Deeney.

"This is an exciting new role with many challenges that I'll embrace, and there's a lot of work for us to do, which has already started."



The former Southampton academy coach was brought in following the club's instant return to the fourth tier this summer, after one season in League One.

However, Rovers have continually languished near the bottom of the table - not helped by raft of injuries to key players - and are fighting to avoid a second successive relegation and a return to non-league football.

Their last League Two win came on 28 October against Crawley. Friday's home game against Gillingham is the first of four fixtures over the festive period.

After the 3-0 loss by Blackpool on Tuesday, Horseman said he believed he could turn the team's fortunes around and still had the support of Vince.

"We're ambitious in January because we could turn this around quite quickly," he told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.]]>
Deeney, 35, has been working in a player-coach capacity since joining the League Two club in the summer.

Horseman, 39, spent only five months in charge and has left following the team's FA Cup exit to Blackpool.

Rovers have won only four league matches this season and sit 23rd in the table, five points from safety.

Forest Green owner Dale Vince said he needed to "act decisively to improve our performances and league position".

"Troy came to us to begin his career in coaching and take the next step of his career - this is happening sooner than expected but he's built strong relationships already with our staff, squad and fans - and is well placed for the challenge," said Vince.

"We'll strengthen our squad in the coming transfer window as well, to give ourselves the best chance of first securing our place in League Two before looking upward once more, toward League One and beyond."

Deeney spent 11 years as a striker with Watford after moving to Vicarage Road from Walsall in 2010, and went on to score 140 goals in 419 appearances as he twice helped the Hornets win promotion to the Premier League and led them to the 2019 FA Cup final.

He joined Forest Green after leaving Championship side Birmingham City in the summer and has scored four goals in 18 appearances this season while also working on the coaching staff at The New Lawn.

He becomes the club's fourth boss in 19 months since the departure of Rob Edwards in May 2022, after Ian Burchnall, Duncan Ferguson and Horseman.

His first game in charge will be Friday's visit of Gillingham.

"One thing I can assure everyone is that we will work our very hardest to bring this wonderful club back to success," said Deeney.

"This is an exciting new role with many challenges that I'll embrace, and there's a lot of work for us to do, which has already started."



The former Southampton academy coach was brought in following the club's instant return to the fourth tier this summer, after one season in League One.

However, Rovers have continually languished near the bottom of the table - not helped by raft of injuries to key players - and are fighting to avoid a second successive relegation and a return to non-league football.

Their last League Two win came on 28 October against Crawley. Friday's home game against Gillingham is the first of four fixtures over the festive period.

After the 3-0 loss by Blackpool on Tuesday, Horseman said he believed he could turn the team's fortunes around and still had the support of Vince.

"We're ambitious in January because we could turn this around quite quickly," he told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12486 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:43:56 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12486
He takes over from Hannah Dingley, the first woman to manage a professional men's team in England, who has been in interim charge since 5 July.

Last season, Horseman was also Saints first-team coach under Ruben Selles.

"I'm grateful to Hannah for holding the fort for the club while we went through the complete recruitment process," said owner/chairman Dale Vince.

"Although she did not get the top job this time, it's undoubtedly been a valuable experience and a big step on her career path."

Dingley, who has a Uefa Pro Licence and initiated the club's girls academy which launched in 2021, took charge of the club's first pre-season fixture against non-league Melksham Town and a trip to Ireland.

She will also oversee this week's friendlies against Coventry City and Everton Under-21s, with Horseman and assistant Louis Carey taking up their roles on Thursday.


First female to manage a professional men's team says she wants to see more women in clubs
Previous Rovers boss Duncan Ferguson left the club the day before Dingley was appointed as caretaker, following the team's relegation to League Two.

Vince said Horseman had stood out from over 100 applicants to succeed Ferguson.

"We're delighted to have David join as our head coach, he brings a wealth of experience and a modern approach to the game which matches our own," he said.

Horseman enjoyed success last season as Southampton won the Premier League 2 Division Two title, beating Leeds United Under-21s to top spot on goal difference.

"Louis and I have been lucky to be involved for a long time in professional football and study from some elite coaches which we will bring some ideas with us," he said.

"The supporters can look forward to seeing a team with energy and aggression and one that they can be proud of."

Contract details for Horseman and Carey - who is Bristol City's record appearances maker - have not been disclosed by the club.]]>
He takes over from Hannah Dingley, the first woman to manage a professional men's team in England, who has been in interim charge since 5 July.

Last season, Horseman was also Saints first-team coach under Ruben Selles.

"I'm grateful to Hannah for holding the fort for the club while we went through the complete recruitment process," said owner/chairman Dale Vince.

"Although she did not get the top job this time, it's undoubtedly been a valuable experience and a big step on her career path."

Dingley, who has a Uefa Pro Licence and initiated the club's girls academy which launched in 2021, took charge of the club's first pre-season fixture against non-league Melksham Town and a trip to Ireland.

She will also oversee this week's friendlies against Coventry City and Everton Under-21s, with Horseman and assistant Louis Carey taking up their roles on Thursday.


First female to manage a professional men's team says she wants to see more women in clubs
Previous Rovers boss Duncan Ferguson left the club the day before Dingley was appointed as caretaker, following the team's relegation to League Two.

Vince said Horseman had stood out from over 100 applicants to succeed Ferguson.

"We're delighted to have David join as our head coach, he brings a wealth of experience and a modern approach to the game which matches our own," he said.

Horseman enjoyed success last season as Southampton won the Premier League 2 Division Two title, beating Leeds United Under-21s to top spot on goal difference.

"Louis and I have been lucky to be involved for a long time in professional football and study from some elite coaches which we will bring some ideas with us," he said.

"The supporters can look forward to seeing a team with energy and aggression and one that they can be proud of."

Contract details for Horseman and Carey - who is Bristol City's record appearances maker - have not been disclosed by the club.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12480 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:02:12 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12480
The League Two side sacked Duncan Ferguson on Tuesday after just six months in charge.

Forest Green announced Dingley, the club's academy head, would be put in caretaker charge of the first team.

Her first match in charge will be a friendly at Melksham Town on Wednesday.

The 39-year-old said: "I'm really excited for this next step of my career. Pre-season has just begun, and the full season kicks off very soon.

Forest Green's trailblazing academy manager Dingley on encouraging women into coaching
"It's an exciting time in football. I am grateful for the opportunity to step up and lead such a progressive and forward-thinking club."

She first joined the club in 2019 to take charge of the academy and remains the only woman to manage a men's English Football League academy.

Dingley, who was born and raised in Carmarthenshire, also initiated the club's girls academy which launched in 2021.

She has a Uefa Pro Licence and previously worked at Burton Albion

"Hannah was the natural choice for us to be first team interim head coach - she's done a fantastic job leading our academy and is well aligned with the values of the club," club chairman Dale Vince said

"It's perhaps telling for the men's game that in making this appointment on merit, we'll break new ground - and Hannah will be the first female head coach in English [men's] football."

'More than capable of coaching at a men's level'
Dingley spoke to BBC Points West in March about breaking down barriers in the sport.

"You've got a responsibility as the first to open the doors for others and to encourage others," she said.

"You always say if you don't see it, you're probably not going to be it. The fact that I do this I hope it encourages more females to come into coaching, into football, into different roles. I feel a great responsibility to talk about that."

She said at the time that she did not think it would be long until a woman took charge of a men's professional team.

"It will come in sooner than you think," Dingley said. "The success that the Lionesses are having, that Emma Hayes is having at Chelsea.

"There are others, really good female coaches out there who I have more than faith in would be more than capable of coaching at a men's level."]]>
The League Two side sacked Duncan Ferguson on Tuesday after just six months in charge.

Forest Green announced Dingley, the club's academy head, would be put in caretaker charge of the first team.

Her first match in charge will be a friendly at Melksham Town on Wednesday.

The 39-year-old said: "I'm really excited for this next step of my career. Pre-season has just begun, and the full season kicks off very soon.

Forest Green's trailblazing academy manager Dingley on encouraging women into coaching
"It's an exciting time in football. I am grateful for the opportunity to step up and lead such a progressive and forward-thinking club."

She first joined the club in 2019 to take charge of the academy and remains the only woman to manage a men's English Football League academy.

Dingley, who was born and raised in Carmarthenshire, also initiated the club's girls academy which launched in 2021.

She has a Uefa Pro Licence and previously worked at Burton Albion

"Hannah was the natural choice for us to be first team interim head coach - she's done a fantastic job leading our academy and is well aligned with the values of the club," club chairman Dale Vince said

"It's perhaps telling for the men's game that in making this appointment on merit, we'll break new ground - and Hannah will be the first female head coach in English [men's] football."

'More than capable of coaching at a men's level'
Dingley spoke to BBC Points West in March about breaking down barriers in the sport.

"You've got a responsibility as the first to open the doors for others and to encourage others," she said.

"You always say if you don't see it, you're probably not going to be it. The fact that I do this I hope it encourages more females to come into coaching, into football, into different roles. I feel a great responsibility to talk about that."

She said at the time that she did not think it would be long until a woman took charge of a men's professional team.

"It will come in sooner than you think," Dingley said. "The success that the Lionesses are having, that Emma Hayes is having at Chelsea.

"There are others, really good female coaches out there who I have more than faith in would be more than capable of coaching at a men's level."]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12345 Fri, 12 May 2023 16:53:55 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12345
Steele has been with Brentford for nine years and has been the technical lead for their B side since 2019.

The former teacher has gained coaching qualifications in Spain, Ireland and the United States of America.

He joins a Forest Green Rovers side who finished bottom of League One with just six wins from 46 games, a year after they won the League Two title.

"He has a wealth of knowledge and experience which will be key in our next steps," said Forest Green chairman Dale Vince.

"He has been at Brentford during their rapid rise from League One to an established Premier League side."

Steele said: "This is an amazing opportunity and it's a project I'm hugely excited to be a part of.

"It's a chance for a fresh start and everybody at the club has been so warm and welcoming - they've really looked after me. I want to work as hard as I can for everyone associated with the club.

"I had a long period of time speaking with Dale and I was really inspired and intrigued by what he had to say. I'm hugely impressed by his values, his personality and what he's done with the club over a short period of time."]]>
Steele has been with Brentford for nine years and has been the technical lead for their B side since 2019.

The former teacher has gained coaching qualifications in Spain, Ireland and the United States of America.

He joins a Forest Green Rovers side who finished bottom of League One with just six wins from 46 games, a year after they won the League Two title.

"He has a wealth of knowledge and experience which will be key in our next steps," said Forest Green chairman Dale Vince.

"He has been at Brentford during their rapid rise from League One to an established Premier League side."

Steele said: "This is an amazing opportunity and it's a project I'm hugely excited to be a part of.

"It's a chance for a fresh start and everybody at the club has been so warm and welcoming - they've really looked after me. I want to work as hard as I can for everyone associated with the club.

"I had a long period of time speaking with Dale and I was really inspired and intrigued by what he had to say. I'm hugely impressed by his values, his personality and what he's done with the club over a short period of time."]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12051 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:23:20 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12051
The 51-year-old is taking on his first full-time managerial role and replaces Ian Burchnall who left on Wednesday with the club bottom of League One.

Former striker Ferguson made 273 appearances for the Toffees and also had two spells as their caretaker manager in 2019 and 2022.

"I plan to be here for a while," Ferguson told the club website.

"We have a bit of a fight on our hands to stay up in League One and I am ready for the challenge."

Former Everton team-mate Tony Grant will work alongside Ferguson as assistant head coach.

Forest Green are four points from safety and have won just five of their 28 matches this season, having played more games than their relegation rivals.

They are without a victory in their past eight matches with their last win coming on 10 December.

As a player, Ferguson scored 73 goals for Everton in two spells from 1994 to 2006. He began his career at Dundee United and also played for Rangers and Newcastle United. He was also capped seven times by Scotland.

He joined Everton's coaching staff in 2014 and left last summer to pursue his first managerial position.

"We're all excited to welcome Duncan, he is someone I have admired from a far for a while," Forest Green chairman Dale Vince said.

"It's just fantastic to have the opportunity to work with him in this next phase of our journey toward the Championship."

Prior to the announcement of Ferguson's appointment, Vince said the club was looking to appoint someone with "experience" as swiftly as possible with the hope of bringing in "a couple more" players during this January transfer window.]]>
The 51-year-old is taking on his first full-time managerial role and replaces Ian Burchnall who left on Wednesday with the club bottom of League One.

Former striker Ferguson made 273 appearances for the Toffees and also had two spells as their caretaker manager in 2019 and 2022.

"I plan to be here for a while," Ferguson told the club website.

"We have a bit of a fight on our hands to stay up in League One and I am ready for the challenge."

Former Everton team-mate Tony Grant will work alongside Ferguson as assistant head coach.

Forest Green are four points from safety and have won just five of their 28 matches this season, having played more games than their relegation rivals.

They are without a victory in their past eight matches with their last win coming on 10 December.

As a player, Ferguson scored 73 goals for Everton in two spells from 1994 to 2006. He began his career at Dundee United and also played for Rangers and Newcastle United. He was also capped seven times by Scotland.

He joined Everton's coaching staff in 2014 and left last summer to pursue his first managerial position.

"We're all excited to welcome Duncan, he is someone I have admired from a far for a while," Forest Green chairman Dale Vince said.

"It's just fantastic to have the opportunity to work with him in this next phase of our journey toward the Championship."

Prior to the announcement of Ferguson's appointment, Vince said the club was looking to appoint someone with "experience" as swiftly as possible with the hope of bringing in "a couple more" players during this January transfer window.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11430 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:36:10 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11430
The 24-year-old initially joined the Dale on loan from Mansfield at the start of last season, before making the move permanent in January.

He made 43 league appearances last term as Rochdale finished 18th.

O'Keeffe becomes Forest Green's first signing of the summer as the club prepares for its maiden season in League One.

"We played against Rochdale twice with Notts County in the FA Cup and Corey was the stand-out player in both games," said Forest Green head coach Ian Burchnall.

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Forest Green Rovers have signed Torquay United midfielder Armani Little on a two-year-contract.

The 25-year-old scored 15 goals in 38 appearances for the Gulls as they finished 11th in the National League.

"This place has a real buzz about it off the back of last season and I can't wait to get involved," he told the club's website.

Forest Green usurped Exeter City to win League Two on a dramatic final day of the season.

A 2-2 draw coupled with Exeter's loss to Port Vale ensured Rovers were promoted to League One as champions.

Little began his career at Oxford United and spent two loan spells at Woking before moving to Torquay in 2019.]]>
The 24-year-old initially joined the Dale on loan from Mansfield at the start of last season, before making the move permanent in January.

He made 43 league appearances last term as Rochdale finished 18th.

O'Keeffe becomes Forest Green's first signing of the summer as the club prepares for its maiden season in League One.

"We played against Rochdale twice with Notts County in the FA Cup and Corey was the stand-out player in both games," said Forest Green head coach Ian Burchnall.

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Forest Green Rovers have signed Torquay United midfielder Armani Little on a two-year-contract.

The 25-year-old scored 15 goals in 38 appearances for the Gulls as they finished 11th in the National League.

"This place has a real buzz about it off the back of last season and I can't wait to get involved," he told the club's website.

Forest Green usurped Exeter City to win League Two on a dramatic final day of the season.

A 2-2 draw coupled with Exeter's loss to Port Vale ensured Rovers were promoted to League One as champions.

Little began his career at Oxford United and spent two loan spells at Woking before moving to Torquay in 2019.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11388 Fri, 27 May 2022 17:19:27 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11388
The 39-year-old takes charge of the Gloucestershire club as they move up to League One for the first time.

He replaces Rob Edwards, who led the club to promotion and the League Two title before being appointed Watford manager earlier this month.

Burchnall had been at Notts County since March 2021 and led the team to fifth in the National League this year.

This season was the second successive time he had taken Notts County to the National League play-offs, although they were defeated by Torquay United in the semi-finals last year and by Grimsby Town at the same stage this season.

"I'm really delighted to sign at FGR and be part of what is an exciting chapter in the club's history," Burchnall said.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to come and lead the club and the challenge of football in League One was just too good to turn down, especially at a progressive and forward-thinking club."

Burchnall got his first taste as a manager working in Scandinavia's top tiers, first as assistant manager to former Sheffield United striker Brian Deane at Norwegian side Sarpsborg in 2012.

In 2017 he took over as manager at Viking FC, before replacing Graham Potter as boss of Swedish side Ostersunds FK a year later.

"We're all excited to welcome Ian to the club and look forward to our first season together in League One," said Dale Vince, Forest Green Rovers chairman.

When former Rovers boss Edwards left for relegated Premier League side Watford on 11 May, Vince said negotiations had taken place "behind our backs" - but he praised Notts County for their part in Burchnall's move.

"Big credit to Notts County for the way they handled this - between us we've shown how moves in football can still get done properly and above board."

A statement from the Notts County board said they already have a "ready-made shortlist" of candidates to replace Burchnall and that "negotiations are progressing well".]]>
The 39-year-old takes charge of the Gloucestershire club as they move up to League One for the first time.

He replaces Rob Edwards, who led the club to promotion and the League Two title before being appointed Watford manager earlier this month.

Burchnall had been at Notts County since March 2021 and led the team to fifth in the National League this year.

This season was the second successive time he had taken Notts County to the National League play-offs, although they were defeated by Torquay United in the semi-finals last year and by Grimsby Town at the same stage this season.

"I'm really delighted to sign at FGR and be part of what is an exciting chapter in the club's history," Burchnall said.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to come and lead the club and the challenge of football in League One was just too good to turn down, especially at a progressive and forward-thinking club."

Burchnall got his first taste as a manager working in Scandinavia's top tiers, first as assistant manager to former Sheffield United striker Brian Deane at Norwegian side Sarpsborg in 2012.

In 2017 he took over as manager at Viking FC, before replacing Graham Potter as boss of Swedish side Ostersunds FK a year later.

"We're all excited to welcome Ian to the club and look forward to our first season together in League One," said Dale Vince, Forest Green Rovers chairman.

When former Rovers boss Edwards left for relegated Premier League side Watford on 11 May, Vince said negotiations had taken place "behind our backs" - but he praised Notts County for their part in Burchnall's move.

"Big credit to Notts County for the way they handled this - between us we've shown how moves in football can still get done properly and above board."

A statement from the Notts County board said they already have a "ready-made shortlist" of candidates to replace Burchnall and that "negotiations are progressing well".]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11296 Wed, 11 May 2022 13:56:16 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11296
We had no contact from Watford, from whom we might expect less, but in any event this kind of behaviour gives football a bad name.

We thank Rob for all his work at FGR - forgive him the manner of his departure and wish him well.]]>
We had no contact from Watford, from whom we might expect less, but in any event this kind of behaviour gives football a bad name.

We thank Rob for all his work at FGR - forgive him the manner of his departure and wish him well.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11279 Tue, 10 May 2022 13:35:08 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11279
The newly-crowned League Two champions have confirmed a deal for the 25-year-old to extend his stay at the club.

But Taylor Allen, Jack Evans, Jake Young, Opi Edwards, Elliott Whitehouse, Vaughn Covil and Luke Hallett are all leaving at the end of their contracts.

In a statement, the club said: "A massive thank you to all departing players. You're all history makers."

Rovers are also in contract talks with midfield trio Ebou Adams, Nicky Cadden and Sadou Diallo, as well as defenders Kane Wilson and Dan Sweeney.]]>
The newly-crowned League Two champions have confirmed a deal for the 25-year-old to extend his stay at the club.

But Taylor Allen, Jack Evans, Jake Young, Opi Edwards, Elliott Whitehouse, Vaughn Covil and Luke Hallett are all leaving at the end of their contracts.

In a statement, the club said: "A massive thank you to all departing players. You're all history makers."

Rovers are also in contract talks with midfield trio Ebou Adams, Nicky Cadden and Sadou Diallo, as well as defenders Kane Wilson and Dan Sweeney.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=8513 Wed, 15 May 2019 16:41:26 +0000 Devongone]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=8513
Reid hit seven goals in 34 games for Rovers this season and has a year left on his deal after moving from Exeter.

Defender Gavin Gunning, who missed just four league games this season, is one of the eight not offered new terms.

Scott Laird, Lee Collins, Isaac Pearce, Jordan Simpson, Tahvon Campbell, Haydn Hollis and Fabien Robert also depart.

The club has offered new terms to midfielder Reece Brown and 17 players are still contracted to the club, including top-scorer Christian Doidge.]]>
Reid hit seven goals in 34 games for Rovers this season and has a year left on his deal after moving from Exeter.

Defender Gavin Gunning, who missed just four league games this season, is one of the eight not offered new terms.

Scott Laird, Lee Collins, Isaac Pearce, Jordan Simpson, Tahvon Campbell, Haydn Hollis and Fabien Robert also depart.

The club has offered new terms to midfielder Reece Brown and 17 players are still contracted to the club, including top-scorer Christian Doidge.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=6729 Tue, 08 May 2018 14:19:48 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=6729
With Reece Brown retained, Rovers boss Mark Cooper now wants to extend the deal for 30-year-old Osbourne.

He played 37 games last season following his move from Walsall.

Sam Russell, Omar Bugiel and Keanu Marsh Brown, who played in last season's National League promotion final win, are among the 12 to leave.

Under contract but available for transfer: Luke James, Fabien Robert, Manny Monthe.

Players released: Keanu Marsh-Brown, Omar Bugiel, Callum Evans, Alex Whittle, Mark Roberts, Sam Russell, Harry Pickering, Tom Anderson, Jon Moran, Olly Mehew, Cameron Belford, Jordan Morris.]]>
With Reece Brown retained, Rovers boss Mark Cooper now wants to extend the deal for 30-year-old Osbourne.

He played 37 games last season following his move from Walsall.

Sam Russell, Omar Bugiel and Keanu Marsh Brown, who played in last season's National League promotion final win, are among the 12 to leave.

Under contract but available for transfer: Luke James, Fabien Robert, Manny Monthe.

Players released: Keanu Marsh-Brown, Omar Bugiel, Callum Evans, Alex Whittle, Mark Roberts, Sam Russell, Harry Pickering, Tom Anderson, Jon Moran, Olly Mehew, Cameron Belford, Jordan Morris.]]>