August 1985
The quick fire transfer deal that took Phil Gee from Gresley Rovers to Derby County this week must have left a few people connected with the South Derbyshire club rubbing their eyes in disbelief.
September 1985
Gresley Rovers ace striker Dave Butler has been threatened with the axe by Moat Ground boss Frank Northwood.
The experienced Burton Albion utility man has been playing for the Moatmen on a loan basis since the start of the season.
But now after playing for Rovers, Albion and Stapenhill in the opening weeks of the season he is expected to settle at the Moat Ground.
October 1985
Gresley Rovers manager Frank Northwood reacted philosophically to the disappointment of missing out on a home draw in the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.
These are heady days at the Moat Ground. Hard on the heels of their success in the FA Cup, Gresley Rovers tomorrow get the chance to reinforce their newly found reputation.
November 1985
With their FA Cup adventure now consigned to the history books Gresley Rovers begin a crucial phase of the season.
While Burton Albion continue to turn over players at a rate that is threatening to earn the club a place in the Guinness Book of Records, supporters must be casting more than the odd bewildered glance across the river to the Moat Ground.
There must have been a few raised eyebrows at the Moat Ground last Saturday when Gresley Rovers trotted out before their game with Malvern Town.
Roger Davies has been sacked as assistant manager of Gresley Rovers and told he can leave the club
Gresley Rovers manager Frank Northwood has broken his silence on the Roger Davies affair.
December 1985
Gresley Rovers boss Frank Northwood has scotched rumours that there is dressing room unrest following the departure of Roger Davies.
If footballers were cars George Best would have been a flashy but expensive American gas-guzzler, Archie Gemmill an economical family hatchback, Trevor Francis a sleek turbo-charged sports model and Brian Attley, without doubt, a Rolls Royce.
January 1986
Gresley Rovers are poised to make a cash offer for out-of-favour Burton Albion defender Nigel Simms.
In 12 months at the Moat Ground helm manager Frank Northwood has made more signings than any other Gresley Rovers chief.
Gresley Rovers manager Frank Northwood shows off two new signings in a special friendly at the Moat Ground tonight (7.30 pm).
Gresley Rovers manager Frank Northwood has carried out his threat to axe goalkeeper Martin McNamara.
Gresley Rovers, who last year installed floodlights at the Moat Ground, are preparing to embark on another major improvement scheme.
February 1986
Gresley Rovers make a long awaited return to the Moat Ground tonight hoping to pull in their biggest league gate of the seasons.
March 1986
Stapenhill have made a bold bid to lure former Derby County full-back Brian Attley away from high-flying Gresley Rovers.
Highly-rated Gresley Karl Austin makes a trial appearance for Derby County reserves at Huddersfield tonight.
If a film were ever made about an unsung football hero, then Ian Earley would surely be screen-tested for the lead role.
April 1986
Frank Northwood has not taken long to find a successor to Brian Attley as his second-in-command.
May 1986
Gresley Rovers manager Frank Northwood has called on his side to say thank you to the Moat Ground crowd by signing off their home programme with a victory over Tipton Town tonight (7.30pm).
Gresley Rovers go into the final game of their best-ever West Midlands League season tonight knowing that one point can clinch them an unprecedented runners-up spot.
The rehabilitation of Gresley Rovers was completed on a wind-lashed night at Great Wyrley last Thursday.
Gresley Rovers have sent a letter of protest to the Football Association following a shock decision to boot their reserve team out of the Central Midlands League.
