News Archive

Those eagle eyed among you may have noticed that the Gresley Website has reached 3 million visits and over 25 million page views.

The highly rated Gresley left back Jordi Gough has signed for Conference North outfit Solihull Moors.

Gresley manager Martin Rowe has announced his backroom staff for the new season.

Most of the squad from last season have indicated that they will be signing for Gresley next season.

Manager Martin Rowe continues to build his Gresley FC squad for the new season with his second signing of the close season bringing striker Dean Oliver back to the Moat Ground.

Gresley's summer recruitment continues with the signing of left sided player John Guy from Mickleover Sports.

It was agreed at today's Evo-Stik AGM at Blackpool that the Division One South will be as follows:

The first three players from last season's squad have all signed again for Gresley. Jamie Barrett, Danny Holmes and Mickey Lyons all put pen to paper tonight.

James Jepson is the latest recruit to join Gresley for their second season in the Evo-Stik NPL Division One South.

Royce Turville has tonight signed for another season at the Moat Ground. This will be the popular striker's fifth season with the club.

Gresley FC unveiled their home strip for the new season. Keeping with their traditional Red and White however there will be a slight difference with red shorts replacing white ones.

Another Moat Ground favourite, Rob Spencer, has signed tonight.

Gresley FC have held the price of their season tickets and admission for the new season.

After a good first training session, where twenty players attended, six more players put pen to paper.

Gresley begin their FA Cup journey with an away fixture at Kettering Town in the Preliminary Round scheduled to be played on Saturday 31st August.

Defender Marc Strzyzewski is the latest to sign on for Gresley's new campaign.

As with nearly every club at our level sponsorship is vital to keep us progressing.

Goalkeeper Gary Hateley has agreed to another season at the Moat Ground.

On the eve of the Evo-Stik fixtures being published, Gresley FC have announced that they are changing their midweek match day from Tuesday to Monday.

Gresley begin the new season at home to local rivals Mickleover Sports on Saturday 17th August followed by two away games the second of which will be their longest trip of the league campaign to Scarborough Athletic on 24th August.

Gresley Football Club has appointed Ian Collins as their new club secretary having joined from near neighbours Borrowash Victoria.

Due to Warrington Town not being able to raise a team Tuesday's game has had to be called off.

You have just one more week to enter the 'Back of the Shirt' advertising Prize Draw as the draw will take place after Saturday's game at the Moat Ground against Mickleover Sports.

Don't forget to get your season tickets. They will be available at the office on Saturday for our league game against Mickleover Sports

Jamie Barrett is the new club captain for the forthcoming season with Gary Hateley as vice captain.

Congratulations to Lisa and Gary Norton on the birth of their baby boy this morning.

Gresley take on local rivals Mickleover Sports in their opening league game of the season at the Moat Ground tomorrow - 3pm.

Gresley are hoping to bounce back after a disappointing defeat to local rivals Mickelover Sports on Saturday as they visit Staffordshire to take on Newcastle Town tonight - 7.45pm.

Gresley make their longest league trip to Queensgate Bridlington to take on pre-season favourites for the title Scarborough Athletic - 3pm.

Gresley meet Bedworth United this afternoon (3pm) at the Moat Ground with former favourite David Blenkinsopp making an appearance for the Greenbacks.

Gresley take their first step in this season's FA Cup competition with a tough trip to Kettering Town of the Calor League Central Division for the Preliminary Round game.

Gresley have today completed the signing of defenders Mitch Hanson and Liam Guest.

Gresley will be hoping to put their poor start to the season behind them with a win against Loughborough Dynamo who visit the Moat Ground tomorrow - 3pm.

Gresley travel to the Scholars Ground tonight hoping to shake off their dismal start to the season. The only points the Moatmen have won so far this season has been on the road when they beat Scarborough Athletic.

Gresley have a break from the league as they take on Eastwood Town in the 1st Round Qualifying of the FA Cup at the Moat Ground - 3pm.

After a fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable 3 & 1/2 seasons at Gresley FC, I've decided to call time on my playing days at the club.

Gresley will be making the trip to Skrill Conference North side Brackley Town in the 2nd Round Qualifying of the FA Cup scheduled for Saturday 28th September.

New signing Charles Wilson could be given his Gresley debut as they travel to the East Riding of Yorkshire for their league game against Goole.

Gresley play their first Monday evening league game at the Moat Ground tonight when they take on Sutton Coldfield Town.

Gresley make the trip down to Northamptonshire to face last year's Conference North beaten play-off finalists Brackley Town in the 2nd Round Qualifying of the FA Cup with Budweiser.

The victors of Tuesday's FA Cup replay will have a home draw against Conference North side Boston Utd in the 3rd Round Qualifying.

Gresley take on Conference North Brackley Town tonight at the Moat Ground in the FA Cup 2nd Round replay after a hard earned draw at St James Park on Saturday.

Gresley travel to Carlton Town for their Preliminary Round of the FA Trophy hoping to continue the form which saw them put up a brave display against Conference North high-flyers Brackley Town taking them to a replay in the FA Cup.

Gresley manager Martin Rowe will have a tough choice to make for tomorrow's game at the Moat Ground against Belper Town - 3pm.

Gresley FC have today completed the signing of midfielder Paulo Piliero from Grantham Town and he goes into the squad for tomorrow's game against Belper Town.

Gresley manager Martin Rowe may make changes again for tonight's game at Halesowen with new signing Paolo Piliero given a starting place.

Manager Martin Rowe is expecting a big reaction from his players for tomorrow's game after their dismal defeat at Halesowen midweek.

Gresley FC can confirm that James Jepson has decided to leave the club with immediate effect.

Gresley FC have been drawn at home against Trafford in the 2nd Round Qualifying of the FA Carlsberg Trophy.

Gresley manager Martin Rowe is hoping to complete the signing of a midfielder for the visit to Rainworth with Danny Holmes out for a couple of months with a knee injury, James Jepson having left the club and Mickey Lyons on holiday.

By now, most of you will have heard that I've left the club to take up the manager's position at Stapenhill.

Gresley are hoping to take another Evo-Stik Premier scalp as they take on Trafford at the Moat Ground on Saturday - 3pm kick off.

After a pitch inspection this morning the game against Trafford at the Moat Ground this afternoon (3pm) is on.

Gresley get back to league action tonight as they visit Sutton Coldfield Town at Coles Lane - 7.45pm.

Gresley manager Martin Rowe has told his players that Carlton will be coming to the Moat Ground looking for revenge after his side dumped the Millers out of the FA Trophy last month.

There will be a pitch inspection at the Moat Ground later this afternoon. We'll let you know the outcome as soon as we know it.

Tonight's game against Eastwood Town at the Moat Ground has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. However, with the kind agreement of both Eastwood Town and the League we will now play the game on Wednesday evening 13th Nov - 7.45pm.

Gresley have been drawn away against Ilkeston in the 3rd Round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup. Date to be confirmed.

It has been confirmed this morning that we will be playing Sheffield FC in FA Trophy 3rd Round Qualifying at their ground, The Bright Finance Stadium, Sheffield Road, Dronfield on Saturday 16th November - 3pm.

Gresley take on Eastwood town in the first round of the Doodson Sports Cup tonight at the Moat Ground - 7.45pm with manager Martin Rowe planning to field a strong side.

Gresley have been drawn away to Grantham Town in the 2nd Round of the Doodson Sport Cup. The tie is scheduled to be played Tuesday 3rd December.

Gresley travel to Dronfield to face Sheffield in the final qualifying round of the FA Carlsberg Trophy tomorrow, Saturday - 3pm.

The Chairman is holding a Christmas Party in the Social Club on Friday 13th December at 7.30pm. There will be a disco / karaoke.

Gresley have been drawn away to face current Trophy holders Wrexham in the FA Carlsberg Trophy 1st Round proper to be played on Saturday 30th November.

We are pleased to confirm that Jordan Nadat is remaining at the club despite approaches from two league rivals.

Please note that the Eastwood Town fixture scheduled for Tuesday 26th November is now postponed due to a major event on the night causing a disruption & road closures. A new date will be arranged in due course.

Gresley return to league action tomorrow as they take on ninth placed Romulus at the Moat Ground - 3pm.

We have had the following information for Saturday's game at Wrexham

We will be holding a Fans Forum in the Social Club on Thursday 5th December starting at 7.30pm. The chairman Barry North and manager Martin Rowe along with some of the directors will be there to answer your questions.

Gresley FC can now confirm that 20 year-old goalkeeper Mats Morch has signed on a short term loan from Championship side Derby County.

Gresley will be making their trip into Wales to take on last year's FA Trophy winners Wrexham tomorrow with the words of their manager Martin Rowe ringing in their ears "I would rather lose in the right way thinking we'd had a go. It'd be better going out in a blaze of glory. Who knows what'll happen if you have a bit of lady luck behind you. You don't know what can happen on the day."

Gresley FC get back to league action on Saturday with the short trip to local rivals Mickleover Sports looking to avenge the defeat Sports inflicted on them on the first day of the season at the Moat Ground - a game which the Moatmen should have had won by the halftime break but failed to take the many chances they had created.

Gresley FC have been drawn away to neighbours Loughborough Dynamo. The tie to be played on Tuesday 14th Janauary.

Gresley manager Martin Rowe is very disappointed to announce that Jordan Nadat has left the club to join local rivals Coalville Town.

Please note that the Derbyshire Senior Cup game against Ilkeston is now taking place on Tuesday 10th December and not Monday the 9th as was previously advertised.

Gresley welcome Newcastle Town to the Moat Ground on Saturday which will be the first home game for three weeks.

Gresley Football Club and its community has been equipped with a life saving new defibrillator, with the help of The Football Association (FA) and British Heart Foundation (BHF).

Gresley make their second longest league trip on Saturday to take on Brigg Town.

We have just been informed by Brigg that there are no problems with the pitch so this afternoon's game at the Hawthorns is on.

The Northern Premier League's fans, players and officials have been handed the perfect Christmas present after title sponsors Evo-Stik announced an extension to their current deal.

Gresley take on near neighbours Coalville Town in the Evo-Stik NPL Division One South this afternoon. Why not pop up to the Moat Ground and support your team - 3pm kick off.

Gresley's holiday games are coming thick and fast as they play their second game in three days at the Moat Ground today (3pm) followed by two away trips to Bedworth and Loughborough on New Year's Day and the 4th January respectively.

There is to be a pitch inspection at 11am tomorrow at The Oval, Bedworth.

Gresley FC Online would like to wish you all a Very Happy & Successful New Year.

This afternoon's game at Bedworth United has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Please let anyone know who may have made the trip and does not have access to this website. Thank you

First team coach Wayne Thornhill steps into the hot seat as both manager Martin Rowe and assistant Richard Butler are out of the country saying he can't wait to take charge for the next few games.

This afternoon's game is off due to a waterlogged pitch.

The game away at Belper Town has been brought forward to Tuesday 28th January (7.45pm) from Saturday 1st February.

The club are pleased to confirm that Derby County goalkeeper Mats Morch has extended his loan period with Gresley FC until the end of the season.

Everyone at Gresley is hoping the recent wet weather relents enough to allow the game at the Moat ground tomorrow to go ahead as the club has not played a match since the 28th December.

After an inspection from a class 3 referee, today's game at the Moat Ground has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Gresley Football Club is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the FA Charter Standard.

Leek Town (away) now Wednesday 5th February Loughborough Dynamo (away) Tuesday 18th February Goole AFC (home) Saturday 22nd February

We've just received confirmation from Loughborough Dynamo that tonight's Doodson Sport League Cup 3rd round is definitely on.

Gresley are hoping to get a league game played tomorrow (Saturday) for the first time since the end of December when they visit Seddon Stadium, Kidsgrove.

We've just been notified that this afternoon's game at Kidsgrove is on.

There are two urgent points that we need support on during the next 14 days.

At the final home game of the season on the 26th April vs Brigg Town we will be holding a Gresley FC 'Community day'.

After a pitch inspection this morning a referee has declared the pitch playable and the game against Leek Town at the Moat Ground is on (3pm).

We have just had conformation that after a pitch inspection at 1pm the pitch at Christchurch Meadow has been declared playable. So tonight's game against Belper Town is on (7.45pm).

Gresley make the trip to Christchurch Meadow to take on Belper Town tonight (7.45pm).

In response to correspondence from the Northern Premier League, Mr Steven Lynch of Eastwood Town Football Club has indicated that their forthcoming fixtures at home to Gresley [1st Feb] and away to Coalville Town [4th Feb] will not be able to be played.

The two outstanding fixtures have been scheduled as follows: Tuesday 18th March Sheffield FC (away) Saturday 22nd March Kidsgrove Athletic (home)

Tonight's game at Leek is off due to a waterlogged pitch.

The game away against Leek Town has been re-arranged for Wednesday 26th February.

With the pitch still extremely wet and rain expected during the night a pitch inspection has been arranged for tomorrow morning.

The game against Halesowen Town at the Moat Ground has been re-arranged for Monday 10th March - 7.45pm.

There will be a pitch inspection tomorrow morning at the Moat Ground. The outcome will be reported on the website as soon as we have it.

At a meeting of the Northern Premier League Board yesterday [23rd Feb] a league resignation letter received on behalf of Eastwood Town Football Club was accepted.

At a League Board meeting on Sunday 9th March the resignation letter received from Eastwood Town Football Club was accepted. Eastwood Town are therefore no longer members of the Northern Premier League.

Jack Langston has decided to leave the club to join Chasetown.

Gresley manager Martin Rowe will have a new striker in the squad to face Kidsgrove tomorrow at the Moat Ground - 3pm.

Five goal Alex Steadman looks set to retain his striker role alongside Royce Turville for Gresley's trip to Sutton Coldfield to take on Romulus.

Gresley FC make the trip to the Oval tonight (7.45pm) to take on Bedworth United as they return to league action after their enforced break due to Eastwood Town's demise.

Gresley manager Martin Rowe says his players will be looking to avenge the disappointing end to their last meeting with Market Drayton which was at the Moat Ground at the end of December.

Gresley manager Martin Rowe could have a full squad to choose from for the visit of Scarborough Athletic (3pm) to the Moat Ground.

Moat Ground favourite Royce Turville has decided that the time has come for him to hang up his boots.

Gresley end their campaign with a home game against Brigg Town at the Moat Ground (3pm) and are hoping to climb one more place in the league and ensure a top ten finish.

This season's presentation evening will be held in the Lyric Rooms in Ashby-de-la Zouch Saturday 10th May 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

The award every player covets was won by Eric Graves as he was chosen by his fellow players as their player-of-the year at the club's Presentation Evening held at the Lyric Rooms Ashby-de-la-Zouch.