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Gary Norton will remain at East Midlands Counties League Champions Gresley FC as first team manager for the forthcoming season. Gary informed the board of his decision earlier today after considering his future over the last couple of weeks due to increased responsibilities off the pitch.

Jordi Gough took the award most coveted by the players the Players' Player-of-the-Year at Gresley Football Clubs annual awards night at The Mickelover Court Hotel, Derby with Jamie Barrett chosen as The Managers' Player-of-the-Year.

Rink Print have agreed to sponsor newly crowned East Midlands Counties League champions Gresley FC for a further two years.

Gresley FC have appointed Glyn Andrews as manager of the Reserve Team.

Gresley have been promoted into the Midland Football Alliance for the forthcoming season where they will renew their rivalries with former East Midlands Counties League Nottingham based Dunkirk.

Season Tickets for the new season are now available to order.

Steve Titterton has joined the coaching staff at Gresley FC for the forthcoming season.

Steve Titterton has joined the coaching staff at Gresley FC for the forthcoming season.

With Gresley FC's first friendly against Ilkeston Town fast approaching this weekend manager Gary Norton has indicated how things are shaping up for the new season with the news that the majority of least season's squad have agreed to remain at the club.

Gresley begin their FA Cup journey with an away game against former Evo-Stik Premier outfit Retford Utd on 20th August in the Extra-Preliminary Round.

Gresley make their Midland Alliance debut on 6th August with the longest journey of the season to Hereford based Westfields.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the "Gresley FC Official" Facebook Page.

Jermaine Gordon has become the third pre-season trialist to agree to join the club this week ahead of the new Midland Alliance campaign which kicks off on August 6th with a trip to Westfields.

Gresley FC are organising and hosting a Fundraising Football Match to raise much needed monies towards the medical care of local lad, Matthew Taylor, who has had a horrendous accident whilst out in Bali and is in a coma.

Latest signing Marc Goodfellow is included in the squad to make the trip to Hereford based Westfields for Gresley's first outing in the Midland Football Alliance.

Gresley manager Gary Norton could see three of his missing players back in the squad to face former East Midlands Counties rivals Dunkirk tonight at the Moat Ground - 7.45pm.

Gresley manager Gary Norton could have as many as eight of his squad missing for tomorrow's game at the Moat Ground against Studley (3pm) due to work commitments, holidays and injuries.

Gresley manager Gary Norton looks set to welcome back three players for tonight's local derby against Rocester at Hillsfield - 7.45pm.

Captain Carl Slater misses today's FA Cup clash at Retford United as he begins a three match ban due to receiving a red card against Rocester in the Steve Hackett Memorial Trophy game.

After Saturday's FA Cup success at Retford, Gresley manager Gary Norton could stick with the winning side against Tipton Town this evening - 7.45pm.

The first two rounds of the Polymac Services League Cup have been made. The dates of the games are yet to be decided.

With players still unavailable though injury, suspension and holidays Gresley manager Gary Norton has drafted two young reserve team players into his squad for tomorrow's trip to Highgate Utd - 3pm.

Gresley face arguably their toughest test so far in their first season in the Midland Football Alliance as they face top-of-the-table Loughborough University this afternoon at the Moat Ground - 3pm.

Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping for a good cup run to add to the successful start to their inaugural season in the Midland Football Alliance.

Manager Gary Norton will be hoping his side has recovered sufficiently from their midweek exploits in the FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay at Shirebrook Town as they return to league action against Boldmere St Micheals at the Moat Ground tomorrow - 3pm.

Gresley manager Gary Norton will have to make changes for tomorrow's visit to Evo-Stik Premier side Mickelover Sports.

New signing Dean Oliver looks set to make his Gresley debut against Bridgnorth Town at the Moat Ground Saturday - 3pm.

Manager Gary Norton's team selection has eased very slightly with the return of goalkeeper Gary Hateley, Marc Goodfellow and Matt Hill for tomorrow's visit to Shropshire to face Ellesmere Rangers - 3pm.

Goalkeeper Gary Hateley could return to the starting eleven for tonight's League Cup clash at Rocester tonight - 7.45pm.

New signing Alex Britton could make his Gresley debut as manager Gary Norton hopes his squad can get back to winning ways against Willenhall Town tomorrow - 3pm.

Injuries will make manager Gary Norton's team selection a difficult one for tomorrow's visit of high-flying Causeway United to the Moat Ground - 3pm.

New signing midfielder James Jepson could make his debut for the visit of local rivals Rocester at the Moat Ground tomorrow - 3pm.

Gresley have been drawn at home to UCL Premier League side King's Lynn Town in the 2nd Round of the FA Vase to be played on 19th November.

Gresley manager Gary Norton will be without Gareth Langford who is away, however, Matt Hill who missed the last game against Rocester due to illness should take the right back slot.

Gareth Langford returns to the squad for what could be the only change for the visit of Coleshill Town tomorrow - 3pm. Manager Gary Norton is pleased with how things have improved with a run of five games without a defeat.

Gary Norton may be forced to shuffle his squad for the visit to Coventry Sphinx tonight - 7.45pm.

The travelling Gresley supporters will be hoping for a far less traumatic game as they visit Heath Hayes tomorrow - 3pm.

Gresley manager Gary Norton will be hoping that keeper Gary Hateley will be fit enough to face Kings Lynn Town in the FA Vase at the Moat Ground - 3pm.

Gresley have been handed a home tie in the 3rd Round Proper of the FA Carlsberg Vase where they will meet Gornal Athletic of the West Midlands Premier League.

Manager Gary Norton is hoping his side can now focus on the league trip to Tipton Town after their fine FA Vase home win against one of the competition favourites Kings Lynn Town last Saturday.

Manager Gary Norton will be without midfielder James Jepson for tomorrow's FA Vase 3rd Round clash at the Moat Ground against Gornal Athletic - 3pm.

Gresley have been drawn at home to either Southend Manor or Three Bridges in the fourth round of the VA Vase. The game will be played on Saturday 21st January.

New signing midfielder Danny Holmes goes straight into the squad for the trip to Warwickshire to take on Stratford Town.

We've been informed that the pitch at Stratford is okay and that the game this afternoon is on.

Due to a waterlogged pitch, tonight's game at Loughborough has been postponed.

Gresley manager Gary Norton has no injury problems for tomorrow's trip to former East Midlands Counties League opponents Dunkirk.

Gresley manager Gary Norton his hoping his side can continue their unbeaten run when they face Highgate United at the Moat Ground tomorrow - 3pm.

Manager Gary Norton takes his side to meet local rivals Atherstone Town at Sheepy Road tomorrow for will be another tough test for the Moatmen.

Goalkeeper Gary Hateley returns to the squad after his honeymoon giving manager Gary Norton a decision to make as to who takes the number one jersey for Gresley's FA Vase 4th Round against Three Bridges tomorrow at the Moat Ground - 3pm.

After an early morning pitch inspection a referee has declared the pitch playable and so this afternoon's Vase game against Three Bridges at the Moat Ground is on.

Tuesday's Derbyshire Senior Cup game against New Mills was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. New date Tuesday 31st January, 7.45pm.

Gresley make their longest journey of the season as they take on Crawley based Three Bridges at Jubilee Field tomorrow in the FA Carlsberg Vase 4th Round Replay.

Gresley face New Mills tonight to see who goes through to meet Derby County in the semi-final of the Derbyshire Senior Cup.

Alvechurch are having a pitch inspection this morning at 10.30am but are very doubtful the game will go ahead due to a frozen pitch and the overnight's minus temperatures. As soon as we are informed we will post on this website.

Gresley FC have boosted their attacking options this week with the signing of former Coalville Town striker Matt Gardner from Bedworth United.

This afternoon's game at Alvechurch has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. The Reserve Team game at Barwell has also been postponed

Today's FA Vase game at St Ives Town has been called off due to lying snow and a frozen pitch.

With a hectic last third of the season on the cards 28-year-old central defender Marc Strzyzewski has joined the club after moving from Evostik Premier Division neighbours Mickleover Sports.

The winner of Saturday's FA Vase tie between St Ives Town and Gresley will face another away trip to the winner of the Staveley MW and Oadby Town game. The game is scheduled to be played on Saturday 3rd March.

Gresley hope to get back into action tonight when they take on Loughborough University at the home of Loughborough Dynamo - 7.45pm.

We have been informed by St Ives Town that at present the pitch is looking good for tomorrow's game. However, with light rain beginning to fall this lunchtime St Ives are prepared for a pitch inspection at 9am Saturday morning should it be required. We will let you know of any further developments as soon as we have them.

Gresley make the journey to Cambridgeshire to face St Ives Town tomorrow in the Fifth Round of the FA Vase - 3pm.

St Ives have just informed us that after a pitch inspection today's game is on.

Gresley manager is hoping his players can bounce back after the disappointing defeat in the Vase at St Ives on Saturday.

Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping his side can get back to being mean at the back after conceding nine goals in the last three games.

Mickey Lyons should be back in the squad for the trip to Coleshill Town on Tuesday evening after missing the last two games with a dead leg.

Gareth Langford has provided manager Gary Norton and his Gresley FC squad with a huge boost with the news that he will be remaining at the club for the remainder of the season.

Manager Gary Norton has started to see some of his injury concerns starting to ease and could see a couple of his players return for tomorrow's trip to Studley - 3pm.

Gresley manager Gary Norton has two more players available to add to his squad for the trip to Alvechurch tonight - 7.45pm.

Gresley manager Gary Norton will have to re-shuffle his squad once more as two of his key players miss tomorrow's (Saturday) game at Tividale - 3pm.

Gresley will play Ashby Ivanhoe in the semi-final of the Coalville Charity Cup on Tuesday 20th March - ko 7.30pm at the Moat Ground.

Gresley manager Gary Norton has no injury worries for tomorrow's difficult game at fifth placed Kirby Muxloe - 3pm, as his side hope to continue to put pressure on the league's leading pair of Westfields and Coventry Sphinx.

Manager Gary Norton is hoping his side can help him "exorcise" the disappointing 3-0 defeat at Beech Grove earlier in the season.

With vital games coming up for Gresley FC, manager Gary Norton has signed striker Phil Massingham who joins from Evo-Stik First Division South outfit Hucknall Town.

Gresley manager Gary Norton will have a decision to make as his side visit Boldmere St Michaels tomorrow. With striker Royce Turville out due to a knee injury , Richard Hanslow also struggling with a back problem and new signing Phil Massingham unavailable until after this weekend, Norton will have to decide who to play up front alongside Dean Oliver.

Gresley managed to avert a goalkeeping crisis for tonight's crucial game at The Moat Ground against table toppers Westfields - 7.45pm.

The Gresley players have been told to treat the remaining seven league games as cup finals as they pursue their hopes of back-to-back promotions.

We've had a few enquiries regarding this afternoon's game at Heather St Johns after some heavy overnight rain which has continued on and off all morning.

Gresley travel to the War Memorial Ground, Stourbridge on Saturday (3pm) for what is a must win game if they are to keep their title hopes for this season alive.

Midfielder and former captain Carl Slater has been recalled to the Gresley squad for the remaining four games of the season.

Carl Slater returns to the Gresley squad for his first game since last October after leaving to join Mickelover Sports and then moving on to Heanor Town who he helped take the East Midlands Counties League crown at the weekend.

Gresley play arguably their most important game of their short history as they take on league leaders Coventry Sphinx at the Moat Ground tomorrow (3pm) which could go a long way in deciding where the MFA title will land.

Gresley Youth Team tonight won the Leicestershire Midweek Youth League with a resounding 6-0 win at the Moat Ground against local rivals Stapenhill.

Gresley could clinch the Midlands Football Alliance title with a win against bottom club Willenhall Town tonight at Noose Lane - 7.45pm.

Gresley end their successful league programme at the Moat Ground tomorrow against Alvechurch - 3pm.

Tonight's Champion of Champions Cup game between Gresley Youth and Aylestone Park at Bardon Hill has been postponed.

After originally being told there was no damage to his cruciate ligaments, the results of a recent scan have revealed that Matt has torn both his anterior cruciate ligament and his lateral cartilage.

Gresley take on Ellistown of the East Midlands Counties League in the final of the Coalville Charity Cup tonight at Bardon Hill - 7pm kick off.