“I still feel like there’s a lack of goodwill between the fans and manager.”

During their first season back in the Football League, The Imps picked up all six points against tomorrow’s opponents Forest Green Rovers. The first meeting of last season between the two sides was played on Tuesday 12th September at The New Lawn, in front of a crowd of 1,887. The Imps won 1-0 that night, with Harry Anderson scoring in the 65th minute.

The second meeting was played on Saturday 30th December in front of a crowd of 8,964. Matt Rhead put City ahead in the 8th minute and Christian Doidge made it 1-1 16 minutes later. Matt Rhead scored his second of the day in the 57th minute to make it 2-1 to City, and that is how it remained.

Fast forward to this season. The two sides met on Saturday 3rd November at Sincil Bank. This match finished 2-1 to The Imps, in front of a crowd of 8,542. John Akinde put City ahead in the 8th minute, but Rovers levelled through Reece Brown shortly after (12′). Kellan Gordon scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute after coming on from the bench just one minute before.

Time for the Q&As. Thank you to Forest Green Rovers supporters Tom and Lorraine for answering our questions. The answers have been published on two pages. To see the answers provided by Lorraine, simply click the “click here for the next set of answers!” button which can be found at the bottom right of the page, or click HERE!

First up, the answers provided by Tom!

How long have you supported Forest Green Rovers?

13 years.

Where did you finish last season?

21st.

What do you think of your Manager?

He’s doing a good job. I still feel like there’s a lack of good will between the fans and manager and he doesn’t have much in the bank should things go wrong.

What were your hopes and expectations at the start of the season?

Mid-table.

One(s) to watch?

Reece Brown.

Who do you think will finish in the top 7?

I think it will stay pretty much as it is.

Who do you think will finish in the bottom 2?

Macclesfield Town and Yeovil Town.

What are your thoughts on Lincoln City?

Incredible crowd growth over the last couple of years, makes you wonder where they were before.

What do you think the score will be?

My head says we’ll lose but I’ll go with my heart and say 2-2.

Random fact about your Club?

We’re not all vegan.

If you could steal one Lincoln City player for your own team, who would it be and why?

Andrade, think he would fit in well at FGR, good football player.

What are your proudest and most embarrassing moments as a Forest Green Rovers Supporter?

Proudest was the promotion to the Football League and the most embarrassing has to be some of the plastic vegan fans we’ve picked up.

Who would you say is your most underrated player?

Lee Collins.

Do you have a Supporters Trust and what role do they play at the Club?

Yes, not sure they do much anymore.

Which was your favourite match involving Forest Green Rovers?

3-1 v Tranmere Rovers in the playoff final.

Which was your least favourite match involving Forest Green Rovers?

1-3 v Grimsby Town in the playoff final.

Do you have a Former Players Association at Forest Green Rovers?

No.

What’s the best thing about Nailsworth?

Some lovely scenery around the valleys.

We have derby games against other Lincolnshire teams but who are your derbies against?

Cheltenham Town.

Mark Cooper or Danny Cowley, who would you prefer as manager?

I don’t have a clue how Danny Cowley would do at FGR and I’m happy where we are now so I will say, Mark Cooper.

Did the return of Doidge scupper your January transfer plans?

In a way. it probably changed our plans but you probably won’t find a fan who was disappointed to get him back in the team although we obviously felt for him on a personal level.