Tom Knowles, a 25-year-old attacking midfielder who played for more than 70 games for Walsall before moving on to play for Cambridge United and Yeovil Town, left the team at the end of the previous campaign. “I really enjoyed my time there, there were some ups and downs with some injuries but I had some really good games,” Knowles said of his time at Walsall, “We gave it a great push until the final part of the season and it was a shame we didn’t get promoted. I’ve learned a lot and found a new position throughout the year as well, so overall it was a good challenge.”
After Liam Sercombe, Sean Long, and Ben Tozer joined the Rovers, Knowles now joins Steve Cotterill’s team. “I have spoken to the gaffer, and the ambition and views of the club caught my eye straight away,” he said. “As a player, I want to achieve and win things during my career, and Forest Green feels like a perfect place to do that. I hope to get us back to the EFL and then back into League One.” “Every time I have been to the New Lawn, it’s been a great ground with good facilities, and I’ve also spoken to a couple of lads who have said nothing but positive things! It’s a club with ambition and that aligns with me.”
