Forest Green Rovers - Did you know?

Our Road to Wembley boys, Forest Green Rovers had their 3rd Round tie postponed away at Notts County due to a frozen pitch. The winners will be at home to Premier League's Wigan Atheltic in Round 4.

So, here are 10 things you never knew about Forest Green Rovers (FGR):
1) They were founded in 1890 as Nailsworth & Forest Green and they are based in Stoud in Gloucs.
2) Last season they reached the FA Cup 3rd round for the first time but lost 3-4 to Derby County on January 3, 2009 after leading 2-0. This game also saw Forest Green record their highest ever attendance with 4,836 watching the match.
3) The club badge is very similar to the FC Barcelona badge. The flag of Saint George appears on both badges, showing his links to England as well as Catalania.
4) The Lawn Ground had been home to the club since it was founded in 1890, and remained little more than a field until the club's continued progress demanded a series of upgrades from the 1950s.
5) At the start of the 2006–07 season, Forest Green opened The New Lawn.
6) FGR's manager is Dave Hockaday, an old right back who made over 500 appearances for Blackpool, Swindon and Shrewsbury. Previously he coached at Watfrod, MK Dons and Leicester and became FGR manager in September this year.
7) The late David Rocastle's cousin Craig plays in midfield for FGR
8) Tony Daley, Nigel Spink, Des Lyttle, Paul Warhurst and Hereford's famous giantkiller Ronnie Radford all played for FGR.
9) Cricketer Jack Russell was once their goalkeeping coach and has supported the club his whole life.
10) One of the club's nicknames is The Little Club On The Hill.