UK football club issue apology for failing to commemorate Remembrance Day before match

Forest Green Rovers did not commemorate the occasion at their most recent home game.

Forest Green Rovers have apologised after being called out by supporters (Image: Getty)

A non-league club have apologised for failing to commemorate Remembrance Day at their most recent home game. Forest Green Rovers, who play in the National League, welcomed Harrogate Town to the New Lawn on October 31. They will not play at home again until they face Southend United on November 24.

Forest Green travelled to face Luton Town in the FA Cup first round on Saturday, with both teams commemorating Remembrance Day ahead of kick-off at Kenilworth Road.

During a fan forum after the Harrogate fixture, some fans questioned why nothing had been put in place to mark the occasion at the New Lawn.

Chief executive Dane Vince, the son of owner Dale, admitted that it was an oversight on their part and issued an apology to supporters.

Via the club's Fan Advisory Board, he said: "The lack of Remembrance at a home game is simply down to a human error/mistake on the club.

Lest we forget 💚 https://t.co/2NXuunGC20
— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) November 7, 2026

"It didn't help that we had a sizable number of games in a small time frame (including the FA Cup replay) beforehand; albeit that isn't an excuse, we should have got this right."

Vince added that Forest Green would reach out to the Royal British Legion for advice on future commemorations to avoid a repeat.

He also insisted that the missed home commemoration did not signal any change in the club's support for Remembrance Day or the Royal British Legion.

Forest Green recently made headlines for adding a sea of houseplants to their home dressing room in an apparent bid to reduce stress for their players.

They are known for their unorthodox practices under environmentalist owner Dale Vince, who takes pride in the club's vegan ethos.

Meat is completely off the menu and everything provided to players, fans and staff is plant-based. Their kits are made from recycled, sustainable materials and are officially certified as vegan, too.

The pitch at the New Lawn is maintained without chemical pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilisers. The grass is cut using solar-powered mowers, while it is watered using filtered urine from the away toilets.