The Lawn Ground
The Lawn Ground was located in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England, and was, from 1890 to 2006, home to the English football club, Forest Green Rovers who currently play in the Conference National. The Lawn Ground also hosted local cup finals as well as being home to Forest Green's Ladies and youth sides.
The ground was located at the top of a steep hill in the hamlet of Forest Green and had a total capacity of 5,141 people. Forest Green matches drew approximately 1,000 spectators on average at the Lawn Ground. The ground's record attendance is 3,002 for a match between Forest Green and St Albans City, in a FA Trophy semi-final on 18 April 1999.
Until the 1950s, the Lawn was little more than an open field, but the Rovers' success required upgrades to the stadium. At this point, terraces were constructed for fans and a "famously partial leveling of the pitch" occurred.
In 1996, the Trevor Horsley Stand, named after the chairman of the club, Trevor Horsley, was constructed for over £200,000. This stand seated 300 and included three hospitality boxes, underground changing rooms, a board room, function room, bar, a health suite and offices. It also featured a quirky watermill behind the stand. Aside from the Trevor Horsley Stand, the rest of the ground, about 80 percent, was terraced.
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The Ground
by: Orla GartlandTry your worst, 'cause I've heard it all
And just stuck on a brave face &tried to walk tall
And you can tell me that I've changed when you can look me in the eye
I've got tricks up my sleeve
As I wave goodbye
I like to think that I am stronger now than I was before
But now I'm having trouble showing you the door
And ohhhh
I'm on my road
I've got my map in hand but I just don't know where I stand
And now I'm here
Picking my pieces off the ground
We need to get the negativity slack and let the positivity back
I need a smile that isn't fake
But I'ma need your help for goodness' sake, your help
I'm sick of being a drifter, being a floater
Go-away-and-get-the-boat-er
No one wants you here, why can't you see
I was living life through someone else's eyes but now I'm finally back to me
I like to think that I am stronger now than I was before
But now I'm having trouble showing you the door
And ohhhh
I'm on my road
I've got my map in hand but I just don't know where I stand
And now I'm here
Picking my pieces off the ground
Picking my pieces off the ground
Picking my pieces off
The ground you stand on
The ground that looks you in the eye
The ground you stand on
The ground that you will just walk by
And ohhhh
I'm on my road
I've got my map in hand but I just don't know where I stand
And now I'm here