Forest Green Rovers' manager John McGrath has spoken out about the team's disappointing opening day defeat to FC Halifax Town. The team, currently 7th in the England National League with 81 points from 46 games in the final 2025 table, was beaten 1-4 by Swindon Town last week. McGrath's side has struggled in recent form, losing the last three games, and the manager is looking to turn things around. In an interview, McGrath discussed the team's performance and what went wrong. 'We knew it wouldn't be easy, but we didn't expect to lose 1-4,' McGrath said. 'We had some good chances, but we couldn't capitalize on them.' The team's next fixture is against Wealdstone at home on September 29, and McGrath is looking to get back on track. 'We need to focus on the next game and try to get a win,' McGrath said. 'We can't change the past, but we can control the future.'