News Archive

Gresley Rovers have been drawn at home to Buxton of the Northern Counties East Premier Division in the FA Cup Preliminary Round.

Training began today for both the first and reserve teams at Gresley Old Hall.

Reports in the local press have speculated on various names supposed to have "thrown their hats" into the ring to fill the post of manager.

Richard Wardle has pledged his future to Gresley Rovers.

After talks last night between caretaker manager Garry Norton, Alan Titterton Chairman Mark Evans and Chris Gray Gresley Rovers are hopeful that Gray will be persuaded to stay at the club.

Gary Horobin is a buyer who works with Gary Norton at Bombardier Transportation in Derby.

Gresley Rovers are beginning a series of Summer Coaching in the community courses.

A big boost for Gresley Rovers has come in the signatures of two of their star players.

Gresley Rovers have signed central defender John Williamson.

It has been confirmed that Sky Sports cameras will be at the Moat Ground.

Gresley Rovers Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Norton as first team manager. Gary, the reserve team manager was appointed caretaker manager after the resignation of Jon Newsome.

Defender Ian Bluck and goal keeper Mark Sheils have both signed for Gresley.

Gresley Rovers Players Ian Bluck and Andy Cheetham have attracted the attention of two local businesses, who have both signed up to sponsor the two players.

The first of the summer's Soccer Coaching School has been a fantastic success.

A fans forum is to be held in the Gresley Rovers Social Club on Friday 8th August at 7.30pm.

Three more players have agreed terms.

Three more Gresley Rovers players have been sponsored by a local business.

Reg Shorthouse, the reserves team secretary, has been admitted into hospital.

Defender Andy Cheetham has re-signed for Gresley Rovers.

Utility player Shaun Kidson becomes the latest player to sign.

This Saturday our visitors are Hendon FC for what will be the final pre-season friendly for both clubs.

Gresley Rovers are holding a quiz night on Friday 22nd August in the Social Club.

The full transcript from the recent Fans Forum is now online.

Saturday beings the new season for Gresley Rovers and the first season in charge for manager Gary Norton.

Manager Gary Norton is deciding whether to stick with the same line up as on Saturday or to make changes.

Dave Acton has been appointed Rerserve Team coach assisting the manager Simon Van De Broucke.

Chairman Mark Evans has announced that a framework is now in place for the club to purchase the ground from their landlords.

Manager Gary Norton has completed his back-room team with the appointment of Steve Hinks as first-team coach.

Last week saw the finish of a very successful and enjoyable 3-week soccer coaching school during the summer holidays.

Gresley Rovers have announced that midfielder Chris Gray has left the club.

Gresley Rovers have today completed the signing of midfielder Gareth Holmes from Hucknall Town and he should be eligible to play in the away game at Stourport Swifts.

Manager Gary Norton has drafted in 3 players to his squad for tonight's FA Cup replay at Buxton.

Following a Committee Meeting last night Gresley Juniors are now urgently seeking a dedicated full time Soccer School Coach.

Gresley Rovers have completed the signing of three more players.

Gresley Rovers have completed the signing of a new striker.

Andy Bourne has left Gresley Rovers.

Gresley could field 5 new players for tomorrow's game at Stourport Swifts.

Midfielder Carl Timms has gone on a month's loan to Leicestershire Senior League side Ellistown.

Manager Gary Norton has completed the signing of defender Leigh Everitt and midfielder Leon Doughty.

Ian Bluck who was carried off the pitch during the FA Cup draw with Buxton will need an operation to repair a damaged cartilage in his left knee.

Manager Gary Norton is to give his new signings a run out in the reserve team match against Shepshed Dynamo reserves at the Moat Ground KO 2.45pm.

Defender Ian Bluck, who was carried off the field during the FA Cup clash with Buxton at the Moat Ground, has received some bad news.

Gresley Rovers are holding a quiz night on Friday 26th September in the Social Club.

The visitors to the Moat Ground tomorrow are Yate Town who are the bottom club in the league but Gresley manager Gary Norton is taking nothing for granted.

Gresley Rovers are holding a cabaret dinner evening on Friday 14th November 2003 at the Lyric Rooms in Ashby.

Manager Gary Norton knows that tonight's game at Damson Park will be a much sterner test than against Yate.

Sorry to take so long to write this but i found it difficult to find what to say.

On-loan midfielder Gareth Holmes has been recalled by Hucknall Town.

Manager Gary Norton will be forced to make at least one change for the visit of Bedworth United.

Gary is rated as 50-50 for the Umbro FA Trophy game at Chorley.

Midfielder Gareth Holmes has signed for Gresley.

Chairman Mark Evans has agreed with Notts County to extend the loan period of Shaun Harrad.

Gary White looks likely to miss Saturday's FA Trophy match at Chorley.

A price has been agreed between Gresley and landlords Mitchells & Butlers and chairman Mark Evans said that the club is ready to take the next step.

Gresley Rovers manager Gary Norton has won the Dr Martens Western Division Manager-of-the-Month award for September.

Striker Neil Kitching has joined Midland Alliance club Stratford Town.

A fans forum is to be held in the Gresley Rovers Social Club on Friday 10th October at 7.30pm.

Gresley Rovers have today completed the transfer of midfielder Liam Walshe from Belper.

Gresley Rovers will be without their on-loan striker Shaun Harrad for tomorrow's game at Evesham United.

Gresley Rovers reserves have been chosen as team of the month for September by the Midlan Combination League.

The full transcript from the recent Fans Forum is now online.

Gresley on-loan striker Shaun Harrad has been included in the Notts County side to meet Barnsley in the LDV Vans Trophy tomorrow so this will mean he misses the local derby against Shepshed Dynamo tonight.

Keeper Mark Sheils has left the Moat Ground to join Halesowen Town.

Manager Gary Norton says: "The next two games will be a good measure of how far we've come. We played a few teams in the lower reaches and we are about to begin to play sides in the top half of the league and we want to be matching them.

On-loan striker Shaun Harrad should be back for tonight's clash at The Grove tonight.

Gresley Rovers are holding a quiz night tonight Friday 24th October in the Social Club.

The years were rolled back as an ex-Gresley Rovers All Stars took on ex-Derby County All Stars in a benefit match at the Moat Ground on Sunday afternoon.

Young defender Nathan Tate will miss tonight's 1st Rnd of the Dr Martens Cup against Shepshed Dynamo.

Gresley Rovers have today unveiled additional sponsorship from Coors Brewers.

Gresley Rovers have injury worries ahead of the FA Trophy game at home to Unibond Division One high flyers Matlock Town.

Gresley Rovers have been drawn at home in the next round of the FA Trophy.

Gresley Rovers manager Gary Norton has had to make more changes for the Derbyshire Senior Cup 3rd tie against the Nailers at the Moat Ground tonight - 7.45pm.

Gresley Rovers have reacted quickly to bolster an injury-ravaged squad, today completing a hat trick of new signings.

Gareth Holmes, David Berks and Carl Francis all signed this week by manager Gary Norton go into the squad to face league leaders Redditch United at the Moat Ground 3pm KO.

On-loan striker Shaun Harrad returns after recovering from an ankle knock and could partner new signing Carl Francis up front.

Gresley skipper defender Andy Cheetham is due to return to the squad for the trip to Team Bath after recovering from an Achilles injury.

Gresley Rovers have been drawn away at Premier side Nuneaton Borough in the 3rd rnd of the Dr Martens Cup.

Midfielder Liam Walshe is moving to Ilkeston Town.

Gresley Rovers will still be without Gary White (knee) and Nathan Tate (shoulder) for their away match at Rugby United.

In case you missed it, you can now see the two-minute Carlton Central TV report about the benefit match played at the Moat Ground in October.

Striker Steve Lenagh has been ruled out of tonight's game at Gloucester due to a throat infection.

Gresley Rovers are holding a quiz night on Friday 5th December in the Social Club.

Gresley Rovers have been drawn away to the winners of the 2nd round replay between Lancaster City and Hednesford Town who played out a 1-1 draw at Lancaster's Giant Axe ground on Saturday.

Gary White has successfully come through training but will still require more time to fully recover from his injury.

Gresley will be without striker Steve Lenagh who has been chosen to represent UK Prisons and new signing Craig Dean who is cup-tied.

Manager Gary Norton has two doubts for the game against Swindon Supermarine.

Striker Shaun Harrad has been to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham for x-rays.

Richard Wardle looks set to make his 600th appearance for Gresley Rovers in the game against Bromsgrove Rovers.

Manager Gary Norton has completed the signing of two more players.

Liam Hebberd was substituted early on in the first half in the game against Bromsgrove on Saturday after picking up an injury to his ankle, which was later discovered to be broken.

Former Manchester City midfielder Steve MacKenzie has been signed by manager Gary Norton.

Gresley Rovers will be without three of their strikers for the game against Sutton Coldfield town on Boxing Day. KO 1pm.

As I look back over these past twelve months, I know that it has been about as full a year as I can remember. But Christmas itself still remains a time for family and friends, reflection and a focus of hope for the future.

Long serving player Ian Bluck has been dealt a blow in his comeback from a career-threatening injury.

A presentation was made by chairman Mark Evans to "Mr Dependable" Richard Wardle before the game on Boxing Day to commemorate his 600th first team appearance for Gresley Rovers made against Bromsgrove Rovers the previous week.

Striker Steve Lenagh could feature in the New Years Day game at Ilkeston Town. Lenagh picked up a calf injury against Clevedon Town on 6th December and has not played since.

Gresley Rovers have more injury worries before the game at Shepshed after Gary White suffered a recurrence of a knee injury that has troubled him since being injured in the Bedworth game in September.

After the Boxing Day game against Sutton Coldfield Town chairman Mark Evans made an announcement concerning the future of the Moat Ground.

Notts County have advised Chairman Mark Evans of the need to recall Shaun Harrad for the immediate future following the exit of Billy Dearden as their Manager.

Gresley Rovers have received 7 days notice of approach for defender Matt Smith from Ilkeston Town.

Gresley Rovers go into this FA Trophy 3rd Round match without two defenders. Matt Smith is suspended and Jamie Hood is cup tied. Manager Gary Norton could possibly play Andy Cheetham and Leigh Everitt in central defence.

Liam Hebberd today came out of plaster almost two weeks ahead of schedule. His Doctor is very pleased with the progress and all being well he can resume full training in a couple of week's time.

Defenders Matt Smith and Jamie Hood both return to the squad but manager Gary Norton will not finalise his line-up until checking on the fitness of Carl Francis, who has been struggling with illness.

For the third time this week vandals have caused damage to the Moat Ground. They have attacked sponsors boards and the perimeter fencing and also the main sign in Moat Street.

Gresley Rovers have this morning completed a deal to bring 19-year-old Stoke City forward Laurence Hall to the Moat Ground initially on a one month loan deal.

New signing Laurence Hall looks set to make his debut in Saturday's game at Cirencester Town.

Striker Carl Francis (tonsillitis) will be missing as will defender Danny Haynes (personal reasons).

Well what can I say, it's been weeks since the reserves have had a game, and in that time we've only managed to have a couple of training sessions due to weather conditions and Christmas etc.

Gresley Rovers are holding a quiz night on Friday 23rd January in the Social Club.

Striker Liam Hebberd has returned to training sooner than expected.

Manager Gary Norton is waiting for fitness tests on defenders Andy Cheetham (groin) and Leigh Everitt (knee) both injured in the midweek match against Gloucester City before naming his side.

Gresley Rovers have confirmed that they have discussed with Stan Collymore the possibility of him signing for them.

Tonight's (Wednesday) game at Graham St Prims has been postponed.

Gresley Rovers have signed midfielder Stuart Lake from Nuneaton Borough.

Gresley Rovers will be without midfielder Gareth Holmes as he begins a four-match ban.

The Ilkeston game at the New Manor Ground has now been re-arranged for Tuesday 2nd March. KO 7.45pm

Difficulties with media commitments and availability may be the stumbling block to Gresley Rovers getting their man - Stan Collymore.

Goalkeeper Brad Clarke looks set to play in Saturday's game against the "form team" Evesham United at the Moat Ground due to Dale Belford being suspended for one game.

Gresley keeper Dale Belford returns to the team after missing the last game against Evesham United due to suspension.

Gresley Rovers will be fielding a new striker for the visit to Yate Town.

Skipper Andy Cheetham is a big doubt for tonight's game against Cirencester Town at the Moat Ground.

Gresley Rovers have signed 18-year-old Nathan Jones on a work experience loan deal.

New signing Nathan Jones is likely to go straight in the squad for tomorrow's "must win" game against Taunton Town at the Moat Ground.

Gresley Rovers have announced that following an approach from Conference side Leigh RMI they have agreed to waive the seven days notice of approach to allow Gareth to join up with Phil Starbuck's side.

Simon Tucker has returned to the Moat Ground it was confirmed today. Gresley Rovers announced that they had been tracking their former striker and following the mutually agreed cancellation of his contract with Kidsgrove, Gresley were keen to sign up the striker.

A Gresley Rovers XI entertain Stapenhill tonight in a training game at the Moat ground (7.30pm).

Gresley Rovers reserves are through to the final of the Challenge Trophy.

Manager Gary Norton is facing a choice of striking partners for tomorrow's visit to Redditch with four players, Carl Francis, Simon Tucker, Steve Lenagh and Nathan Jones all vying for the two places.

Gresley Rovers will be without defender Danny Haynes who has suffered whiplash injuries after being involved in a car accident on Friday.

Its been a strange old week for the Reserves, last Saturday we won the away 1st leg of our semi-final against Worcester City (1st Team) 2 -1, arguably our best battling performance of the season, then Wednesday it was revealed that Worcester had fielded two ineligible players, and were promptly removed from the competition, sorry Worcester but the winner takes it all.

Manager Gary Norton is likely to start with Steve Lenagh and Carl Francis up front these being the only possible changes to the side that won at Ilkeston midweek.

Bob Corner calls on fans to give the youth team some support.

Gresley Rovers will have a new face in the squad for tomorrow's visit to Bedworth United after signing striker David Kettle on loan from Notts County .

Defender Matt Smith is back after missing Saturday's trip to Bedworth and goes straight into the team.

New loan signing Kris Nurse is included in the squad along side Notts County team mate David Kettle for tomorrow's game again Stourport Swifts at the Moat Ground.

Gresley Rovers have signed Leicester born forward Kris Nurse on loan from Notts County.

Defender Leigh Everitt and striker Steve Lenagh have been released by Gresley Rovers.

Gresley Rovers manager Gary Norton is still awaiting news that on-loan players Justin Rowe and Jonathan Daniels will be available for tomorrow's game against bottom club Cinderford Town at the Moat Ground.

On-loan striker Justin Rowe has been recalled by Telford for their FA Trophy semi-final second leg game at home to Canvey Island tomorrow and so misses the trip to Taunton.

The full transcript from the recent Fans Forum is now online.

Defenders Matt Smith and Jamie Hood are back in the squad after recovering from injury.

Hello Moat Fans, I trust that you are all well and had a lovely Easter and didn't eat too many chocolate eggs.

Defender Ian Bluck, who has been out for most of the season due to a cruciate ligament injury, is included in the squad for tomorrow's visit of Team Bath to the Moat Ground.

Alan Titterton will be in charge for tomorrow's visit to Cinderford Town owing to manager Gary Norton being away on business.

Shaun Harrad has signed a two year contract with Notts County. Harrad was at Gresley Rovers on loan earlier in the season.

Manager Gary Norton admits that he will be glad when this season ends as he is looking forward to preparing for next season in what will almost certainly be the UniBond First Division.

Manager Gary Norton, in conversation with Dave Rider, reviews last season and shares his thoughts on next season.

It was confirmed at the FA National Leagues meeting in Loughborough on Sunday, which was to unveil the final selections for Level 3 and its feeders, that Gresley Rovers would be playing in the UniBond Division One from next season.