Forest Green Rovers apologize for missing Remembrance Day tribute

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Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Forest Green Rovers apologize for missing Remembrance Day tribute
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Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince has issued an apology after the club failed to commemorate Remembrance Day during their home match against Harrogate Town on October 31. Vince attributed the oversight to 'human error,' acknowledging the custom of a minute’s silence at the nearest home game to Remembrance Sunday, which fell on November 8 this year. Although the club did observe a tribute before a subsequent FA Cup match against Luton Town, the lack of commemoration at home drew significant criticism from supporters. To address this, Vince stated the club would seek guidance from the Royal British Legion and will revise their matchday planning for future observances.

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  • •Club missed Remembrance Day commemoration at home match on October 31.
  • •Vince called it a human error, pledging to prevent future mistakes.
  • •Observed a minute's silence before FA Cup match against Luton Town.
  • •Criticism intensified after previous political actions, including flying the Palestinian flag.
  • •Club plans to contact the Royal British Legion for future guidance.
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Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince has apologised after the club failed to mark Remembrance Day at their most recent home match, blaming the omission on “human error”. The National League club’s fixture against Harrogate Town on October 31 passed without any commemoration of those who lost their lives in conflict since the First World…

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