https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/teamclosure/Recent content in teamclosure on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 04 Jul 2026 15:04:48 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/dale-vince-defends-forest-green-rovers-decision-to-disband-womens-team-amid-financial-struggles/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:04:48 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/dale-vince-defends-forest-green-rovers-decision-to-disband-womens-team-amid-financial-struggles/Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince has spoken out in defense of the club’s controversial decision to disband its women’s team for the 2026-27 season. The announcement, made on Tuesday, confirmed that Forest Green Rovers will not field a women’s team next season as the club prioritizes strengthening its position and aiming for promotion back to the English Football League (EFL) with the men’s side. In addition, the club has ended its partnership with Hartpury University, whose elite training center provided football opportunities for girls aged nine to 16.