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Jordi Gough walked away with the award every player coverts, the one voted for by his team-mates. Rob Spencer was the Management Team's choice. Brad Metcalf won the Reserve Team Players' Player of the Year and George Woodward the Managers' award. Updated with photos!

The Gresley FC management team will have a slightly different look to it next season with Martin Rowe stepping up to work alongside long serving manager Gary Norton to form a new look joint management team.

It was confirmed at today's Northern Premier League AGM in Blackpool that Gresley has been accepted into the Evo-Stik NPL First Division South.

Gresley manager Gary Norton was presented with the Midland Football Alliance Manager-of-the Year award at Saturday's Annual Presentation held at the Bescott Stadium Walsall.

The following fixtures have now been confirmed.

Gresley have been drawn away in both the FA Cup and FA Trophy in two rounds.

Unfortunately, tomorrow's game against Ashby Ivanhoe has been called off not surprisingly due to a waterlogged pitch.

Tuesday's game against Graham Street Prims has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Gresley FC are delighted to announce that sponsors Rink Print have agreed to extend their sponsorship until at least the end of season 2013-14.

The Gresley FC squad for the forthcoming season is taking shape nicely with news that most of last season's squad have put pen to paper after agreeing deals to remain with the club during the last week.

Another casuality of this awful summer sees Saturday's game against Boldmere St Michaels called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

You've probably noticed already, but the Official Gresley FC website has had a facelift.

Gresley begin their first venture in the Evo-Stik NPL Division One South at home to Market Drayton Town on Saturday 18th August.

The Gresley FC management team of Gary Norton and Martin Rowe are delighted to announce the news that supporters favorites Jordi Gough and Michael Nottingham have put pen to paper on deals to keep them at the Moat Ground for another season.

It is with great sadness that we report the death of David Rider on Sunday after a long illness.

Gresley FC take the step up to level four of the non-league ladder after winning back-to-back promotions from the East Midlands Counties League and Midland Football Alliance respectively as they take on Market Drayton Town at The Moat Ground tomorrow in the Evo-Stik NPL Division One South - 3pm.

Gresley manager Gary Norton will have a selection headache ahead of tonight's game at the Bill Stokeld Stadium - 7.45pm

We've managed to get a coach for the trip to Blackstones at the last minute. It will be leaving from Gresley triangle tommorrow at 11.30am.

Gresley travel to Stamford based Blackstones of the UCL Premier League for a FA Cup Preliminary Round - 3pm.

Due to Mickleover's postponed FA Cup game at New Mills now having to be played on Bank Holiday Monday, Gresley's league game against Mickelover at the Moat Ground will have to be re-arranged.

Due to Sheffield's postponed FA Cup replay being rescheduled for next Tuesday 4th September our game against Sheffield has also had to be postponed. However, Newcastle Town have kindly agreed to bring our fixture forward from 2nd February and so we will welcome Newcastle to the Moat Ground on Tuesday - 7.45pm.

Gresley travel to last season's beaten play-off finalists Leek Town and know they will face another tough match but manager Gary Norton and his squad are looking forward to it.

Gresley will now play Sheffield at the Moat Ground on Tuesday 18th September - 7.45pm. (Subject to any FA Trophy replay)

Gresley start only their second home game of the new season as they take on Newcastle Town in a re-arranged match at the Moat Ground tonight - 7.45pm.

Gresley managers Gary Norton and Martin Rowe will not be taking the trip to Leicester to face Thurnby Nirvana in the FA Cup First Qualifying Round lightly.

The winners of the Gresley v Thurnby Nirvana replay will have a home tie in the 2nd Round where they will face either Stourport Swifts or Stafford Rangers.

After drawing 2-2 at former East Midlands Counties League rivals Thurnby Nirvana on Saturday with two second half goals from Richard Hanslow and Marc Goodfellow, Gresley have another chance to make it through to the next round of the competition.

Gresley make the trip to Coles Lane to take on Sutton Coldfield Town in the Preliminary Round of the FA Trophy.

Gresley get back to league action tonight as they take on Sheffield at the Moat Ground - 7.45pm.

Gresley face arguably their hardest game so far this season as Evo-Stik Premier side Stafford Rangers visit the Moat Ground for the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round - 3pm.

Gresley have been drawn away to the winners of the game between Ilkeston v Belper Town in the FA 3rd Qualifying Round.

Gresley get back to league action tonight with a trip to Lincolnshire side Stamford - 7.45pm.

Gresley travel to league rivals Halesowen Town tomorrow for the 1st Qualifying Round of the FA Carlsberg Trophy - 3pm.

Due to Romulus being involved in the FA Trophy the fixture scheduled for Saturday 27th October at the Moat Ground will have to be re-arranged.

Gresley make the short trip to Ilkeston on Saturday for their biggest game of the season so far.

South Derbyshire District Council are holding a consultation exhibition on the Delph in front of the Town Hall in Swadlincote on Friday 19th October & Saturday 20th October between 10am - 2pm regarding the housing growth in the area which will include proposals that will affect Gresley Football Club.

Gresley return to league action tonight after their recent FA Cup and FA Trophy exploits. The visitors to the Moat Ground are former UniBond rivals and near neighbours Belper Town - 7.45pm.

Managers Gary Norton and Martin Rowe have a selection headache before tomorrow's trip to Ashby Avenue as injury and unavailability bites deep into their squad.

Popular striker Dean Oliver has today agreed a move to Stafford Rangers after the Evo-Stik Premier Division outfit made him an 'offer he couldn't refuse' to leave the Moat Ground.

Gresley host Halesowen Town at the Moat Ground tonight and hope to gain a little revenge for the FA Trophy defeat at The Grove at the end of last month.

Gresley are hoping to continue their winning ways after a good 3-2 win over Halesowen Town in midweek as they visit the Lyme Valley Stadium tomorrow - 3pm.

Gresley make the long trip tonight to Norfolk without at least two influential players with both Danny Holmes and Marc Goodfellow not making the journey.

After their long midweek trip to Norfolk Gresley now travel to Shropshire to take on Market Drayton Town for their third of three consecutive away games.

Gresley will travel to Coles Lane tonight without the scorer of their last three goals as Rob Spencer, who became a father again at the weekend, has decided to spend time with his family.

After the disappointment of Tuesday night's defeat at Sutton Coldfield Town Gresley fans will welcome the news that midfielder James Jepson will be remaining at the club after turning down a lucrative move to Kings Lynn Town.

Gresley play only their second Saturday league home game of the season as they take on local rivals Loughborough Dynamo at the Moat Ground on Saturday- 3pm.

Gresley put league action to one side tonight as they take on Romulus in the Preliminary Round of the Doodson Sports League Cup at Coles Lane, Sutton Coldfield - 7.45pm.

Gresley return to league action tomorrow after slipping out of the league cup against Romulus on Monday with a visit to Kidsgrove Athletic - 3pm.

Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping his central defender Michael Nottingham will be fit enough to play in tonight's game at the Moat Ground against former non-league giants Northwich Victoria.

Gresley joint manager Gary Norton is hoping to keep hold of defender Ryan Walker, who came in to cover for the injured Michael Nottingham who is doubtful suffering from deep bruising to his thigh, for the visit of Rainworth Miners Welfare tomorrow - 3pm.

Gresley face Romulus tonight at the Moat Ground - 7.45pm. Romulus beat Gresley in the preliminary round of the Doodson League Cup on the artificial surface at Coles Lane a fortnight ago so tonight will be an early chance to avenge that defeat.

Gresley FC joint manager Gary Norton has tonight confirmed that Richard Hanslow will remain at the club after turning down an approach from Mickleover Sports.

Gresley visit bottom side Hucknall Town tomorrow (3pm), looking for a win to close the gap on the top three.

Gresley will be hoping to continue their winning against Brigg Town tomorrow at the Moat Ground - 3pm.

All Gresley supporters are asked to fill in the survey to provide information we need for the new ground development. Please print, complete and return to the Club Office.

This afternoon's game at the Moat Ground against Brigg Town is on!

Due to a waterlogged pitch the Youth Team game tonight at The Moat Ground has been postponed.

Gresley host Carlton Town tomorrow at the Moat Ground - 3pm. Carlton were one of the early favourites to be in the play-off places and after a shaky start to the season seemed to have got back on the rails now lying in seventh place in the league just four points behind the Moatmen.

With the sharp overnight frost and the distance Matlock have to travel it has been agreed that a pitch inspection will be carried out by a referee this afternoon. The outcome will be posted on here as soon as we know it.

Due to a frozen pitch tonight's Derbyshire Senior Cup game against Matlock Town at the Moat Ground has been called off.

Gresley will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they visit Chasetown tomorrow, kick-off 3pm.

Gresley will put out as strong a side as possible against Matlock Town tonight in the Derbyshire Senior Cup (7.45pm). Sam Wood and Marc Goodfellow look set to start along with Richard Hanslow.

Gresley take on Leek Town tomorrow, kick-off 3pm, looking to complete the double but the Blues will be looking for revenge after losing 2-1 to Gresley at Harrison Park earlier in the season.

There will be a pitch inspection tomorrow morning owing to the very heavy rain which has been forecast for this area during the night and early morning.

Due to a waterlogged pitch, today's game at the Moat Ground against Leek Town has been postponed.

The Directors, Management, Players and Volunteers of Gresley FC would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Peaceful New Year.

Gresley will need to reshuffle Boxing Day's winning side as central defender Michael Nottingham begins his three game suspension.

Rob had a four-hour operation today to have two plates inserted into the right side of his jaw. He has also had to have two teeth removed to help realign his jaw.

The winners of Gresley FC's delayed Christmas Prize draw have been announced.

Due to the recent snow fall tonight's game at the Moat Ground in the Coalville Charity Cup against Ashby Ivanhoe has been postponed.

Due to the continuing arctic conditions the League have allowed clubs to call games off early so tomorrow's game at the Moat Ground against Lincoln United has been postponed.

We've just had the official decision from both Belper and the league that tomorrow's game at Christchurch Meadow is off.

Gresley will be hoping to kick start their season after an enforced break due to the recent spell of arctic weather which has seen the Moatmen unable to kick a ball in a competitive game for three weeks.

Gresley will be hoping to stop the run of disappointing results at the Moat Ground tonight as they take on an improving Leek Town side - 7.45pm.

Gresley face a difficult trip to Halesowen tomorrow - 3pm. Halesowen are regarded as one of the sides who should claim a play-off place.

Tonight's Coalville Charity Cup game at the Moat Ground has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Gresley face another very difficult game tomorrow as they take on high flying Kings Lynn Town at the Moat Ground - 3pm.

Midfielder James Jepson has completed his move to league rivals Kings Lynn Town.

Gresley entertain local rivals Mickleover Sports at the Moat Ground on Saturday and are hoping to get back to winning ways.

Gresley make their fourth visit to Coles Lane tomorrow this time to take on Romulus who ground share with Sutton Coldfield Town.

It's reported on the Belper Twitter page that there will be a pitch inspection at 4pm this afternoon to see if tonight's game can go ahead.

After a preliminary pitch inspection this afternoon the game at Christchurch Meadows tonight is on.

Gresley make the short tip to Christchurch Meadow for what could be their toughest game of the season so far.

Gresley make another long away trip on Saturday to visit North Lincolnshire outfit Brigg Town and manager Gary Norton is hoping that his side can keep their unbeaten run going.

We've have just had confirmation that today's game at Sheffield has been postponed due to snow.

The 2012-2013 season has been challenging to all clubs as they have on many occasions been subjected to many postponements due to long spells of bad weather.

With the Moat Ground still covered in snow tonight's game against Lincoln Utd has been called off.

This season's Presentation Evening will take place on Saturday 11th May at the Lyric Rooms in Ashby-de-la-Zouch starting at 7.00pm

There is to be a pitch inspection at the Moat Ground on Saturday morning to see if the game against Chasetown can go ahead.

This afternoon's game at Coalville is on. There are a few hard sections of the pitch but the referee who inspected this morning thinks that they will be gone by kick off.

Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping for a performance to match the one his side gave on Easter Monday at Owen Street against league leaders Coalville Town where they out played the opposition for large periods of the game to return to the Moat Ground with a share of the spoils.

Yes, believe it or not, it's time for you to decide who deserves your vote for the Supporters' Player of the Year.

Gresley manager Gary Norton wants his side to sign off the home season with two wins starting tonight against Lincoln United.

Gresley make the short trip to Nanpantan Road still looking for that win that's eluded them since the beginning of March.

After 10 years totalling 519 competitive games and almost 100 friendlies as manager of this fantastic football club (Gresley Rovers/Gresley FC) I have decided to step down from my role at the end of the current campaign.

Gresley FC are hoping for a good crowd at the Moat Ground on Saturday against Kidsgrove Athletic as manager Gary Norton takes his seat in the dugout for final time at home this season.

Gresley make the trip to Sheffield for their penultimate league game of the season.

Gresley end their league campaign with a visit to Rainworth's Kirklington Road on Saturday. The game will also see Gary Norton in the dugout as manager for the final time and he is hoping to end his management career with a win.

Jordi Gough has been voted by his peers and the supporters as their Player of The Year and was presented with his awards at the club's presentation evening at the Lyric Rooms, Ashby de la Zouch.

Martin Rowe was confirmed as the manager of Gresley FC at their Presentation Evening held on Saturday.