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Gresley Rovers have been placed in the United Counties Premier Division North for next season. Teams we will face include AFC Mansfield, Ashby Ivanhoe, Belper United and Heanor Town. This is of course subject to any appeals.

Gresley Rovers will be playing the following pre-season friendlies. Saturday 13th July, Stapenhill, Away (3pm) Tuesday 16th July, Shepshed Dynamo, Home (7.45pm) Saturday 20th July, Skegness Town, Away (3pm) Tuesday 23rd July, Nuneaton Town, Home (7.45pm)

Gresley Rovers FC have parted company with first team manager Marc Strzyzewski. The decision comes after a challenging season that saw Rovers relegated to the United Counties League after finishing bottom of the Northern Premier League Midland Division. With the league season ending four weeks ago and chairman Gary Norton intimating in a recent supporters forum that Strzyzewski might be given an opportunity to rebuild in pre-season, the news will come as somewhat of a surprise to the clubs supporters. See full announcement

The deadline for applications for manager has been brought forward to midnight Wednesday 5th June.

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the Uttoxeter game on the 9th July but we are trying to arrange a replacement.

Gresley Rovers will travel to near neighbours Coalville Town for a pre-season friendly on Friday 5th July with a 7.30pm kick off. We have also added a visit to Lichfield City on Tuesday 9th July - 7.30pm kick off.

Gresley Rovers are looking for sponsorship of new tracksuits First and Reserves Team combined sponsor. Interested, please email Bryan. commercial@gresleyrovers.com

Match day photographer wanted for all First Team games and ideally away if possible. This is a voluntary position. Entrance to the Moat Ground and away grounds will be available. It’s your chance to get your photographs seen on our social media sites. Apply to info@gresleyrovers.com

Gresley Rovers FC are pleased to announce the reappointment of Carl Abbott as the club's first team manager. Abbott is no stranger to Gresley Rovers supporters, having previously served as the clubs manager between March 2020 until last September during which he led the club to promotion from the United Counties League Premier division in 2022.

You can now order the new home and away shirts by using the link below https://tagsportswear.co.uk/product-category/clubs/gresley-rovers-fc/

You can now order your Early Bird Season Tickets for next season. They cost just £110 for an adult, if ordered before the end of June, and £120 after that. Concessions are £80 prior to the end of June and £90 after that, with U16s £15 if accompanied by a full paying adult. Please note season tickets are not valid for any FA competitions.

Gresley Rovers manager Carl Abbott has announced the initial players who will form part of his new squad following his return to the club over the weekend. The club has confirmed that Dylan Hunniford and Nathan Banton have agreed to remain with Gresley Rovers for the upcoming season. ...more

Gresley Rovers are delighted to confirm the return of both Kane Lee and Alby Lansdowne to the club for the upcoming season. Both players have been deeply connected to Rovers for some years, having risen through the club's youth and reserve teams before becoming mainstays of the first team in recent years. ...more

Gresley Rovers are delighted to confirm agreement has been reached to sign local attacking player Haydn Brown for the upcoming 2024/25 season. The young forward, who has been a lifelong supporter of the club, initially joined the Rovers last pre-season. ...more

Gresley Rovers manager Carl Abbott is "really pleased" to confirm two further additions to his squad for the 24/25 season. Both are familiar names to Rovers’ supporters at opposite ends of their respective careers, however both provide "that bit of x-factor every good side need" according to Abbott

Gresley Rovers announce yet another returnee as manager Carl Abbott's rebuild of the squad continues at an aggressive pace. Combative midfielder Bekir Halil is the latest former Moatman to agree to return to the club this week. ...more

Rovers have agreed terms with experienced left sided central defender Jack Andrew’s to come to the club. Andrew’s was a young professional at Nottingham Forest and counts Boston United, Eastwood and Quorn among his former clubs.

In a very active first week back at the club, Gresley Rovers manager Carl Abbott has strengthened his rapidly developing squad by signing goalkeeper Joe Williams for the upcoming season. ...more

Gresley Rovers Football Club is thrilled to announce the return of Danny Munday and Jamie Sleigh for the upcoming season. Manager Carl Abbott has been diligently working to bring back many of the club’s former favourites since his re-appointment. The addition of Munday and Sleigh is expected to be just as popular as his other summer signings, maintaining the momentum. ...more

Gresley Rovers are delighted to confirm the signing of experienced defender Alex Britton. The locally based player joins the club from divisional rivals Heanor Town, where he has been a mainstay in their side for the past few seasons. ...more

We are sad to report that the mother of Matt Dingle, Doreen, passed away at the weekend. Our condolences go to Matt and his family. It is with great sadness that Jeanette Adams and Amanda Satchwell announce the peaceful passing of their lovely mum Irene Bird at Overseal care-home on Saturday 22nd June. Married to dad, Derek for 65 1/2 years. Mother in Law to Alan & Gary, proud Grandma to Andy Satchwell & Sharon, Great grandma to Millie, Oliver, Harry, Amelia & Freddie. Our deepest sympathy goes to all the family.

Season tickets are available to order on-line. Adult £120, . Concessions £90 and U16s £15 if accompanied by a full paying adult. Please note season tickets are not valid for any FA competition. Order now through our website club shop.

The United Counties Football League was informed on 28th June by Cogenhoe United that they are withdrawing their Teams from UCL Premier Division South and the Reserve Division with immediate effect. After consulting with the Football Association regarding our two Step 5 divisions, it was confirmed that as our AGM has already been held, the only option available to the League to replace Cogenhoe United at step 5 is to offer promotion to the team that lost the Division One play-off final, namely Newark Town. ...more

Tonight sees Rovers make the short trip over to Leicestershire to take on Coalville Town in our first pre-season friendly for Carl Abbott's new look side. Kick off 7.45pm.

Rovers has been drawn at home to Lichfield City in the Extra Preliminary Round of the Emirates FA Cup on 3rd August. The winner of that match will be at home again to either Sporting Khalsa or Coventry United in the next round on 17th August. In the Isuzu FA Vase, Rovers are drawn away at Rugby Borough on 24th August with the winners away to Paget Rangers on 21st September. In the FA Youth Cup Rovers are at home to Lincoln United to be played week commencing 12th August.

Rovers completed a solid win in front of a good 448 crowd at Owen Street. Ethan Goodfellow struck twice in the second half to build on Dylan Hunniford and Kane Lee's first half goals. Final Score: Coalville Town 2 - 4 Gresley Rovers

The United Counties League have announced our first three fixtures. We begin our campaign at home to Boston Town on Saturday 27th July. The following two fixtures are both away. A trip to Kimberley MW on Tuesday 30th July and then one of our longest trips a visit to Lincoln United on Saturday 10th August.

Tonight we make the trip to Lichfield to play Lichfield City in our second pre-season friendly. Kick off is 7.45pm and admission is £5 & £3. Please note that if you are travelling from the Swadlincote area that Walton Bridge is closed.

The last kick of the match handed the home side the win. Many changes to both sides made for a scrappy game but a goal from Jack Andrews gave Rovers the lead but on the stroke of half time Lichfield leveled things. A draw looked certain until the final seconds. Final Score: Lichfield City 2 - 1 Gresley Rovers

Central defender Louis Anthony arrives at the club from Stone Old Alleynians. Louis has impressed in both of the club's friendly fixtures so far in pre-season and has looked a big, strong, physical presence. Louis has good experience at the level, and is a very solid addition to the developing squad. Speaking on his new addition manager Carl Abbott said: "Louis is one that we had just been working away at in the background for a few weeks now, and really pleased to finally get this confirmed. He is a big strong lad, who will give us that physical presence we feel we need, especially in light of going into a new season at the football club for the first time without Alex Morris and Mason Frizelle. That was the bedrock of our success here previously and it is important that we can foster something similar in this new group”.

Another signing is 17 year old central defender who arrives at the club with an excellent pedigree having spent his formative years with Birmingham City, before captaining an excellent AFC Wulfrunians u18’s last season as a first year youth player in a floodlit youth league. ...More

This afternoon we make the short trip to take on Stapenhill at Maple Grove. Kick off 3pm. Admission £5 Adult, £3 Concessions, u16's free.

A solitary early goal saw the hosts hang on for a friendly win. Stapenhill 1 - 0 Gresley Rovers

Gresley Rovers are gearing up for their penultimate pre-season friendly this weekend as they make the trip to the Lincolnshire coast to take on Skegness Town. Despite facing a number of player availability issues, manager Carl Abbott remains optimistic about the progress made in rebuilding his squad ahead of the new United Counties League campaign which starts next weekend.

With many of the squad unavailable to make the long trip to the seaside it was a much changed Rovers' side who faced Skegness in their penultimate friendly. Unfortunately, Rovers slipped to a narrow defeat. Final Score: Skegness Town 2 - 0 Gresley Rovers

Due to a production problem at our printers which unfortunately cannot be resolved in time for Saturday we are offering a free download of the programme.

Anyone who ordered one of the new Gresley shirts from TAG and selected 'collect from club shop' will be able to pick it up tomorrow at the FA Cup game. The next order window will be available on 2nd Sep for you to order via the club website club shop.

Gresley Rovers will make the journey to Lincoln United this weekend (sat 3pm KO), looking to build on last Saturdays FA Cup victory and secure their first league win of the season. ...more

Gresley Rovers will be boosted by a new signing as they look to secure their first United Counties Premier Division North win of the season when they host Melton Town at the Moat Ground tonight. more...

We will be holding our next supporters' forum in the clubhouse / Harry’s bar on Thursday 29th August. 7.30pm start. Manager Carl Abbott will be in attendance to answer any questions from our supporters as will a number of the board including chairman Gary Norton.

Gresley Rovers Manager Carl Abbott is hopeful that Danny Munday will be fit for tomorrow's FA Cup Preliminary Round match against Sporting Khalsa at the Moat Ground. Munday was forced to withdraw at half-time from Tuesday's 5-1 defeat at home to Melton Town due to fatigue. more...

Anyone at yesterday's game against Sporting Khalsa would have witnessed a sickening clash of heads between Louis Anthony and Khalsa's Isa Marselia. Louis was sent to hospital for assessment suffering a severe concussion. After an examination Louis was released from hospital last night and thankfully there was no fracture but he has been advised not to play again for 4 weeks. We wish both Louis and Isai a full and complete recovery.

Gresley Rovers are heading into tonight's FA Cup Preliminary tie replay against Sporting Khalsa at Noose Lane still missing key members of their playing squad. Kane Lee and Alex Britton, who both missed Saturday's 1-1 draw at The Moat Ground, are still away on holiday. Additionally, captain Alby Lansdowne, who was the man of the match on Saturday, is now also unavailable this evening due to a pre-planned holiday. As new signing Michael Townsend was not eligible for the initial fixture, he remains ineligible for this evening's match as per FA competition rules and Louis Anthony is absent having been ruled out due to concussion protocol. However, Dylan Hunniford returns to the squad, along with Ethan Goodfellow and Seb Owen. Bekir Halil is hopeful of returning to the squad following a minor hamstring strain and will undergo a late fitness test. In the absence of Manager Carl Abbott, who is missing due to unavoidable work commitments, the team will be led in the dugout this evening by Assistant Manager Paul Tomlinson.

After a brave and battling performance in Tuesday night's extra-time FA Cup replay defeat at Sporting Khalsa, Gresley Rovers are again on the road this weekend in cup competition. This time, the Moatmen travel to face Rugby Borough, who play at the same step but in the UCL Premier Division South (3pm Saturday). Rovers are also in action, away at Heanor Town on Bank Holiday Monday (3pm). more...

Gresley Rovers will be without several key players due to injury for their upcoming away match against Heanor Town in the UCL Premier Division North (K.O. 3 pm). Defenders Ben Gough, Michael Townsend, and Jordi Gough, as well as the versatile Jack Andrews, will all miss the game through various injury setbacks. more...

Having had to leave the pitch towards the end of the 0-0 draw against Heanor Town on Monday it has been confirmed that goalkeeper Charlie Wood has sustained a broken ankle. Everyone at the club would like to wish Charlie a speedy recovery from his injury.

It is with sadness that we announce the death last week of former player Kieth Mole at the age of 69 years. more..

Don't forget the Supporters Forum to be held in Harry's Bar at the Moat Ground tomorrow (Thurs) starting at 7.30pm. The manager and board will be there to answer those burning questions you may have,

You can now order the new home and away shirts by using the link below. This order window will close on 1st September. https://tagsportswear.co.uk/product-category/clubs/gresley-rovers-fc/

Gresley Rovers host AFC Mansfield at the Moat Ground on Saturday (3 pm), still searching for their first league win of the season at the 6th attempt. Carl Abbott's men have drawn 2 and lost 3 of their opening 5 league games, but those who have seen all of the matches would no doubt agree that the team's performance have been better than the results suggest. more...

Charlie Wood, who is recovering from a broken ankle he suffered at Heanor on Tuesday, would like to thank everyone who have sent their best wishes and for all those who gave in the bucket collection at today's game. It's really appreciated.

Gresley Rovers will be looking to bounce back from their unfortunate defeat at home to AFC Mansfield last Saturday as they host Hucknall Town, seeking their first league win of the season. more...

A thrilling FA Cup Youth Cup at the Moat Ground saw Rovers go through to the next round. Final Score: Gresley Rovers u18's 4 - 3 Long Eaton United u18's

After recording their first league win of the season on Tuesday evening in impressive manner against Hucknall Town, Gresley take a break from League action as they travel to face Bourne Town in the league Cup on Saturday (3pm kick off). more...

Why not have a listen to "Rovers Return" which is broadcast on Monday evenings from Burton Radio as part of their Local Sports Brew section. More...

August Club Draw winners are: £250 - Ray Lock (6) £125 - Fiona Wilson (37) £75 - Leah Parker (22) £50 - Jess Baldwin (46) £50 - Julie Martin (19)

As we gear up for our 3pm kick-off at the Moat Ground this Saturday against Shirebrook Town in the UCL Premier Division North there is mixed news for manager Carl Abbott in relation to the squad news. more...

Gresley Rovers u18's travel to Birstall United Social on Wednesday evening as they try to continue their fine form in the FA Youth Cup - kick off 7.30 pm

Holmes has been recruited by manager Carl Abbott as current Assistant manager Paul Tomlinson, will be missing from the dugout for the time being. Tomlinson was missing from the dugout on Saturday for the home game against Shirebrook Town and the previous week’s League Cup tie at Bourne Town due to him being issued with a misconduct charge from the Derbyshire County Football Association on the eve of the Bourne Town game. more...

Defender Will Robinson will miss out for tonight’s match against Belper United (at Eastwood CFC's ground 8pm) due to the groin strain which saw him withdrawn from action at half time of Saturday’s win against Shirebrook Town. more...

Rovers' u18's put on another stunning performance as they progressed to the 2nd Qualifying Round of the FA Youth Cup. Goals from Stevie Savage 2, Evan Wynne, Andrei Popica, Will Carter, Davis Kommey and Fin Dampier. Final Score: Birstall United Social u18's 0 - 7 Gresley Rovers u18's

Gresley Rovers go into Saturday's trip to Wisbech Town (3pm) without the services of attacking duo Kane Lee and the now clear of suspension, Danny Munday. Lee is missing through a personal commitment (attending a wedding) and unfortunately, following completion of a 3-match suspension, Danny Munday has decided to take an extended break from football in order to focus his time on work commitments. The news on Munday’s decision is especially frustrating given the positive performance he had started to put in prior to his sending off against AFC Mansfield a couple of weeks back. More...

Gresley Rovers continue their United Counties Premier Division North campaign this weekend with a third away game in a row when they travel to face Harrowby United (Sat 3pm kick off) looking to bounce back from a 5-1 humbling at the hands of Wisbech Town. more...

Gresley Rovers Football Club is excited to announce the launch of an important fundraising campaign to purchase a much-needed minibus for the club. This initiative aims to provide reliable transportation for all of the club's various teams, as well as support community outreach efforts.

Gresley Rovers embark on their fourth consecutive away trip this evening, facing what could be their toughest challenge of the season so far against United Counties Premier Division North league leaders, Eastwood CFC. (Kick off 8pm). More...

Gresley Rovers u18's are through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup after a thrilling win over Eastwood at Coronation Park. Goals from Davis Kommey and Phil Kowalski ensured the win. Final Score: Eastwood CRC u18's 1 - 2 Gresley Rovers u18's

Gresley Rovers will look to build on their positive performance and result against league leaders Eastwood CFC when they entertain Newark and Sherwood United in the United Counties League Premier Division North on Saturday (3pm). After four away games in a row, Rovers finally return to the Moat Ground for the first time since beating Shirebrook Town on September 14th. More...

The window to order any replica shirts and other products is now open https://tagsportswear.co.uk/product-category/clubs/gresley-rovers-fc/ Please use this window if you are ordering for Christmas. We do have a small selection of shirts in the Club Shop to purchase on a first come first served basis.

Gresley Rovers will look to bounce back from a disappointing result when they host Sandiacre Town this evening at the Moat Ground (7:45 pm kickoff) in the first round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup. more...

Gresley Rovers are set for a tough away fixture this weekend as they travel to face 4th-placed Newark Town in the UCL Premier division North (3pm kick-off). More..

Gresley Rovers welcome Kimberley Town to the Moat Ground tonight (7:45 pm), hoping to build on the point they picked up in an entertaining game at Newark on Saturday. In that match, Rovers twice took a two-goal lead (2-0 and 4-2) but were pegged back by two late goals, drawing against a side that had been unbeaten for a considerable period. more...

Deeping Rangers travel to the Moat Ground tomorrow (3pm KO) to take on a Gresley Rovers side buoyed by a 4-1 midweek win over Kimberley Miners Welfare on Tuesday evening. The Moatmen have scored 13 goals in their last 3 outings and hope to continue their hot scoring streak against their opponents tomorrow. more...

Gresley Rovers face a challenging journey to Skegness Town this weekend, hoping to bounce back from last week’s disappointing performance against Deeping Rangers. more...

Gresley Rovers Football Club today announce that first team manager Carl Abbott will be stepping away from his role for an “indefinite” period of time with immediate effect. more...

Jacob Sturgess will join the coaching staff as a player-coach under the interim management of Paul Tomlinson and Gary Norton, following the recent announcement that Carl Abbott will be stepping away from football indefinitely after this weekend.

Gresley Rovers are on the road once again this weekend, making the trip to face Boston Town for a 3pm kick-off on Saturday. More...

If you want to order any items from our Tag Shop you need to get them in by 10th November at the latest to ensure you receive them for Christmas. https://tagsportswear.co.uk/product-category/clubs/gresley-rovers-fc/ We do have a small selection of shirts in the Club Shop to purchase on a first come first served basis.

Gresley Rovers host Ashbourne at the Moat Ground in the second round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup this evening (7.45pm kick off) looking to bounce back from recent setbacks on the road over the last couple of weeks. more...

Gresley Rovers are set for their third consecutive away league game tomorrow, facing 6th-placed AFC Mansfield at the Forest Town Arena. more...

Gresley Rovers are pleased to announce that our highly regarded printed match day programme will be available again from our next home game against Heanor Town on the 16th of November.

You can now see the highlights from the AFC Mansfield game below.

Gresley Rovers return to the Moat Ground for their first home league game in almost a month this Saturday, hosting Heanor Town (3pm KO). Last time Rovers were at home in the UCL league, was the disappointing 2-0 defeat against Deeping Rangers - Carl Abbot's final home game in charge of the team. more...

Gresley Rovers Football Club is thrilled to announce the appointment of James Jepson as the club's new first team manager. Jepson, 42, is a familiar face to many Moat Ground supporters, having made 91 appearances for the club as a player. He was a key member of Gary Norton's 2011/2012 Midland Alliance title-winning team and, having played for the club across a couple of spells, has a deep understanding of the club's history and culture.

You can know watch the Heanor Town highlights. Follow the link below.

We have been notified by Hucknall Town that, unsurprisingly, they will be having a pitch inspection at 11.00am on Saturday. Please check with our Social Media before travelling.

Gresley Rovers travel to Hucknall Town this weekend for the first game of new manager James Jepson's reign. The team is buoyed by last weekend's 3-2 victory against Heanor Town, their first league win in 5 games, which attracted a season-high crowd of 365 spectators.

Due to the recent snow and now heavy rain, unsurprisingly today's game at Hucknall is off. A new date will be arranged as soon as possible. The Reserve team game this afternoon at the Moat and the Ladies game tomorrow have also been called off.

Gresley Rovers manager James Jepson has bolstered his squad with another key addition. Following the recent signings of 18-year-old defender Oscar McLure from Shepshed Dynamo and 17-year-old forward Micah Tomlin, Jepson has announced the arrival of experienced forward Massiah McDonald.

Gresley Rovers are pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Titterton as First Team Coach, completing new manager James Jepson's backroom staff alongside Assistant Manager Marc Goodfellow.

Gresley Rovers are set to make their eagerly anticipated return to the Moat Ground this Saturday, marking the beginning of a new era under recently appointed manager James Jepson.

You can check out the highlights of Saturday's game at the Moat against Sleaford Town. Follow the link below

Gresley Rovers manager James Jepson has confirmed the addition of two new players to the club. Goalkeeper Harvey Adams joins from Belper Town, while winger CJ Dunkley arrives from Clifton All Whites. More...

Save the Date! The next Supporters’ Forum will take place on Thursday, December 19th, starting at 7:30 PM in the Social Club. This is your chance to meet: • New Manager James Jepson • Assistant Manager Marc Goodfellow • Chairman Gary Norton • Plus other members of the club’s Board of Directors Bring your questions and join the discussion on all things Gresley Rovers. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! 🟥 See you there!

Newark & Sherwood have informed us that there will be a pitch inspection Saturday morning at 10.30am at Harrowby's ground where Newark & Sherwood play. Please check our socials before travelling.

Gresley Rovers are back on the road tomorrow as they travel to face mid-table Newark & Sherwood United (3pm kick-off) in new manager James Jepson's first away game in charge of the team. Jepson will be looking for his new team to build on last weekend's home draw against Sleaford, in which new signing Oscar McClure salvaged a late point for Rovers with an 85th-minute equaliser following the second-half dismissal of Jack Andrews on his return from a lengthy injury lay-off. more...

Following a pitch inspection and due the severe weather conditions this afternoon's game against Newark & Sherwood due to be played at Harrowby has been postponed. Please let anyone you know who may have been planning to travel and do not have access to social media. A new date will be arranged in due course. Also the reserve team game at the Moat has also been postponed.

Gresley Rovers are eager to return to action this Saturday against Wisbech Town at the Moat Ground (3pm kick-off) following a frustrating period of weather-related postponements. more...

The full extent of the knee injury sustained by defender Louis Anthony has been revealed this week following scans. Louis has suffered a grade 3 MCL ligament tear and is due to undergo surgery on Christmas Eve. The injury and recovery from surgery will mean that Louis is off work for a couple of months. Everyone at Gresley Rovers wishes Louis a speedy and successful recovery.

With the latest spell of heavy rain tonight's u18's game at the Moat Ground against Heather St Johns has been postponed. If you know anyone who may have been going and do not have access to social media, please let them know.

Gresley Manager James Jepson has added another new face to his squad this week, but his latest recruit won't be available for him to select until January. more...

Gresley Rovers face a challenging away fixture tomorrow as they travel to Mansfield to take on Shirebrook Town in the UCL Premier League North. The match is scheduled for a 2pm kick-off due to floodlight issues at Shirebrook's ground. more...

Unfortunately, this afternoon's game at the Moat is off due to a waterlogged pitch.