Gresley Rovers boss Frank Northwood has put Bromsgrove Rovers striker Bob Askey at the top of his summer shopping list.
June 1988
Two successful campaigns have earned Gresley Rovers an exemption to the second round proper of the FA Vase. But Rovers have failed in their bid to join Albion on the FA Youth Cup trail because their junior squad has not been in league membership in the last 12 months.
Gresley Rovers look set to expand their successful tote and raise extra cash to help young players.
July 1988
Gresley Rovers could face a tough FA Cup trip to Northern Premier Leaguers Gainsborough Trinity in September.
Gresley Rovers boss Frank Northwood is set to reinforce his squad by signing Hereford United striker Ian Wells.
Gresley Rovers have lost one midfield player and signed another in a flurry of transfer activity at the Moat Ground.
August 1988
Goalkeeper discovery Simon Harrison again deputises for injured skipper Bob Aston as Gresley Rovers continue their preparations for the new season at the Moat Ground tonight.
September 1988
Gresley Rovers boss Frank Northwood last night turned his critical gaze on summer signing Ian Wells.
Injury-troubled Gresley Rovers defender Martin Dick is set for his first appearance of the season tomorrow.
Striker Ian Wells has been sacked by Gresley Rovers boss Frank Northwood.
Brian Fidler, the man at the helm when Burton Albion went all the way to Wembley in the FA Trophy, believes Gresley Rovers have the pedigree to cause an FA Cup upset tomorrow.
Gresley Rovers last night joined the ranks of early FA Cup giantkillers by sweeping to a 3-1 victory over Gainsborough Trinity at the Moat Ground.
Defender Steve Dolby is fighting to save his football career. The Gresley Rovers stalwart has hardly kicked a ball in earnest since aggravating an old ankle injury during pre-season training.
Sacked striker Ian Wells is set for a dramatic recall as Gresley Rovers chase FA Cup glory tomorrow.
October 1988
Gresley Rovers boss Frank Northwood came up with the perfect answer to his critics today by setting up another top signing.
Frank Northwood plunged back into the transfer market last night to reinforce his injury-hit attack.
Embattled Gresley Rovers chief Frank Northwood found an outspoken ally this week in the shape of Moat Ground trainer Keith Milner.
Full back Dave Beattie had a surprise for Moat Ground chief Frank Northwood this week.
Gresley Rovers manager Frank Northwood has swiftly filled the breach caused by the sacking of Phil Marandola by naming veteran defender Steve Dolby as the new Moat Ground coach.
November 1988
Gresley Rovers have landed the draw of the round in the quarter-finals of the Derbyshire Senior Cup.
Gresley Rovers boss Frank Northwood was today hoping to complete the signing of Oldbury United front-runner Graham Jones.
Little has gone wrong for Gresley Rovers since Steve Dolby took over as coach in the wake of the shock sacking of Phil Marandola.
Gresley believe their FA Vase third round blockbuster against Tamworth on December 17th could attract their biggest Moat Ground attendance in modern times.
December 1988
Influential Gresley Rovers midfielder Ian Wells faces a lengthy suspension after being sent off in a Sunday game.
Gresley Rovers are battling to prevent rival clubs from plucking star names from their all-conquering squad.
Gresley Rovers manager Frank Northwood will not be rushing out and making a crop of new signings in the wake of the Boxing Day battle against Hinckley United.
January 1989
Much has been made of the enforced absence through injury of various members of Gresley Rovers much-vaunted strike force in recent games.
Paul Acklam could easily have become the man the Moat Ground forgot.
Holders Gresley Rovers start their defence of the Derbyshire Senior Cup as underdogs tonight (7.30pm).
February 1989
Midfielder Neil Lovell, who left Gresley Rovers a disillusioned player earlier this season, is back at the Moat Ground.
Gresley Rovers manager Frank Northwood completed the loan signing of Atherstone United striker Andy Maddocks on Saturday and immediately announced another new arrival to the Moat Ground.
March 1989
Gresley Rovers head for the hills tomorrow with coach Steve Dolby confident of adding another impressive scalp to his collection.
Gresley Rovers are hoping to complete a cup final double tomorrow.
Gresley Rovers will have home advantage in the first leg of their Derbyshire Senior Cup Final showdown with neighbours Stapenhill.
April 1989
Gresley Rovers hopes of luring Burton Albion midfielder Richard Huxford to the Moat Ground have been dashed by the Brewers demands for a transfer fee.
May 1989
Stapenhill goal ace Brian Beresford is the player most likely to sadden the hearts of Gresley Rovers fans when the Derbyshire Senior Cup final showdown gets underway at the Moat Ground tonight (7.30pm).
Gresley Rovers face an anxious wait before discovering whether their future lies in the Beazer Homes League Midland Division.
Gresley Rovers have still not been told the reasons why their application to join the Beazer Homes League Midland Division was refused, despite receiving a bungled rejection letter.
