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Sav’s on the right track

An eighth minute Riccardo Rees goal was the difference as Forest Green Rovers got their season back on track after three straight defeats to delight boss Robbie Savage.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
6 September 2026

REES LIGHTNIN’: Ricardo Rees is mobbed by Forest Green team-mates
By Stephen McEnnerney

PICTURE: Pete Trinder

An eighth minute Riccardo Rees goal was the difference as Forest Green Rovers got their season back on track after three straight defeats to delight boss Robbie Savage.
“My overriding feeling is relief,” the former Welsh international said. “I thought my boys were brilliant, the hard work and effort haven’t got what we have deserved recently but it was different today.
“We domintated the game and defended really well against a good team. We are now just a couple of points away fr...

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