News Archive

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Gresley FC for a highly motivated, innovative, committed and suitably qualified physio for the First Team. Please send your CV to club secretary Ian Collins on ian.collins@gresleyfc.com

The club are sad to report that former Gresley Rovers' defender Steve Essex passed away peacefully on Saturday evening after a long illness. Everyone at Gresley send our deepest condolences to Steve's family and friends at this sad time.

At tonight's Midland Football League AGM, Gresley were officially accepted into the Premier Division. There will be many familiar teams to face including Romulus, Tividale and Racing Club Warwick plus Heather St Johns who won the MFL First Division.

Early bird season ticket prices for the new season until 31st July are £120 Adult and £70 Concessions. This special offer includes membership of the Supporters Club.

As manager Gavin Hurren prepares for the 2019-2020 season, we are delighted to confirm a new addition to his backroom staff. Joining the club is John Newall as Head Physio.

Reg Shorthouse - The club have been informed that Reg has suffered a stroke but is feeling okay but with obvious difficulties. Every one at the club wishes Reg a speedy recovery and that we will soon see him back watching the games.

Manager Gavin Hurren can reveal his first signing for the upcoming 2019/20 season and what an addition it is.

Gresley FChave beaten off plenty competition from elsewhere to secure the services of prolificstriker Paul Sullivan, who has put pen to paper for the upcoming 2019/20 campaign

The Moat Ground office will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am to 12.30pm for the purchase of season tickets.

Manager Gavin Hurren can reveal another signing for the upcoming 2019/20 season. Gresley FC can confirm Andrew Westwood has put pen to paper for the 2019/2020 campaign.

Manager Gavin Hurren confirms first player from last season’s squad who commits for the upcoming 2019/20 season.

There will be a fans' forum held in the Social club on Thursday 1st August at 7.30.pm. This will be a chance for fans to receive the latest updates on all club matters both on and off the field. Gavin and his team will be attending along with Club Directors.

Gresley play their first pre-season game tonight when the travel to the TRICO stadium to take on Southern League Central outfit Redditch United (kick off 7.45pm). United finished in 15th place in the step 3 league so, it should prove to be a stern test for Gavin Hurren’s fledgling side.

The Emirates FA Cup & BuildBase FA Vase ties have been drawn. Gresley FC will face Dunkirk away in the Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round tie to be played Saturday 10th August 2019, The winners will then host Step 4 giants Sutton Coldfield Town in the next round. BuildBase FA Vase First Qualifying round will see Gresley FC host Winsford United with the tie to be played Saturday 31st August 2019.

Gresley face a tricky game for their first game of the new season with a trip to Walsall Wood on the opening day 3rd August. This game is followed by another away trip on Monday 5th August as they visit Romulus. Gresley's first home league game will be on the 17th August when they host Tividale.

Gresley have been drawn at home in the Moldwell Plastics League Cup Round 1 against Selston. Scheduled to be played on Tuesday 24th September - 7.45pm

After discussion between Gresley manager Gavin Hurren and Melton Town manager, former Moatman Tom Manship, it was agreed that tomorrow’s (Thursday) friendly be cancelled. Gavin spoke to the club website and explained “with a small squad and a few slight injuries it would be best to give the lads a night off. We still have a game on Saturday and then three games next week. Melton had a game last night so Tom agreed it was the right decision for both teams”.

Manager Gavin Hurren confirms Two more from last season’s squad commits for the upcoming 2019/20 season.

The office at the Moat Ground will be open tomorrow (Saturday) morning from 11am - 12noon for anyone wishing to purchase a season ticket.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Gresley now require a suitably qualified physio for the first team. Please contact club secretary Ian Collins on 07733 055212 or by email ian.collins@gresleyfc.com

There will be a Fans Forum on Thursday 1st August starting at 7.30pm. Your chance to ask those burning questions. The chairman. directors and manager will be on hand to answer them. Everyone welcome.

Gresley FC are looking for partners to sponsor the club and help promote your brand. We are one of the biggest Non League Midlands clubs with over 7500 followers on Social Media and a good fan base. With Academy teams, Youth, Reserve and First team football we reach hundreds of people each week watching our games at the Moat Ground. If you would like to advertise with Gresley FC and help the club grow please message Bryan McIntosh, Commercial Director on commercial@gresleyfc.com We would be delighted to discuss how we can work with you.

Been a first tough week in the Midland Football league and with playing two games in 3 days against two of the top 5 sides tipped for promotion both away has shown how difficult the league we have gone into is. But we all go again Tomorrow away at Dunkirk in the FA Cup.

Our secretary Ian Collins has just received notification that tomorrow’s (Tuesday) Emirates FA Cup replay against Dunkirk FC has been postponed subject to FA investigation regarding Dunkirk FC.

After an FA Cup investigation into the recent Dunkirk vs Gresley FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round game which ended in a draw, Gresley have been awarded the tie and will now welcome Sutton Coldfield Town in the Preliminary Round next Saturday 24th August - 3pm.

Gresley have been drawn at home in Round 1 to Graham Street Prims. Sceduled for Tues 10th September - 7.45pm. The winners will be at home in Round 2 against New Mills.

Manager Gavin Hurren has decided to step down from his role as Gresley FC first team manager with immediate effect. Assistant manager Dan Crane and coach Dave McDermott will be in caretaker charge of the team for Saturdays home FA cup tie against Sutton Coldfield Town.

It's FA Cup day at the Moat. Please pop up and support the lads as we take on Sutton Coldfield Town - 3pm. Just a reminder that season's tickets are not valid for this game.

There will be a couple of familiar faces in the dugout when Gresley host league leaders Heather St Johns at the Moat Ground on Bank Holiday Monday (3pm) The trio of Dan Crane, Dave McDermott and Daryll Thomas took caretaker charge of the team for Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Sutton Coldfield but Crane has been allowed to leave to join Bedworth United whilst Thomas, who got married on Friday, is now away for a couple of weeks on honeymoon.

Gresley first team travel to Warwick to take on Racing Club Wrawick - 3pm. Not going? The reserves are at the Moat against Nuneaton Griff in the Challenge Trophy - 3pm

The admission prices for Tuesday's Derbyshire Senior Cup game at the Moat against Graham Street Prims are reduced to Adults £5-00, Concessions £3-00 and under 16's free.

The Gresley FC board are very pleased to announce that Dave McDermott has been appointed as the new manager. Following interviews with a high quality field of candidates the Board were very impressed with Dave's interview and coupled with the recent results and passion shown by the players under his interim management.

Gresley host near neighbours Graham Street Prims in the Derbyshire Senior Cup 1st Round tonight - 7.45pm. Admission £5 adults, Concessions £3 and u16's free.

Due to our win in the Buildbase FA Vase our home game against Newark Flowserve scheduled for Saturday 12th October has been postponed. We will announce the new date when we have it.

Gresley have been drawn at home again in the 1st Round of the Buildbase FA Vase against Rugby Town. The game is scheduled for Saturday 12th October.

Great news, you can raise donations for Gresley FC every time you shop online, and at no extra cost to you whatsoever with easyfundraising.org.uk!

Following the heavy overnight rain and rain forecast on and off for the rest of the day, a pitch inspection has been arranged for 4.30pm this afternoon.

Tonight's League Cup game at the Moat against Selston has passed a pitch inspection so the game is ON.

The home game against Newark Flowserve which was postponed due to our Vase match on the 12th, has now been rearranged for Tuesday 29th October - 7.45pm

With the recent spell of wet weather, it was decided to have a precautionary pitch inspection and the game is on.

We have had several people asking about Mark after he suffered an horrendous face injury during yesterday's game. Because the deep cut was near to his eye it was glued rather than stitched. The face around his eye is very swollen at the moment but he is hopeful that he will ready to play again very soon. Everyone at the club wishes Mark a speedy recovery.

There will be a fans' forum in the social club on Friday the 18th of October 2019 6:30 for a 7 pm start. It's your chance to discuss the club's activities on and off the field. The manager, his assistant and Board members will be present.

Despite the recent spell of wet weather, today's game against Rugby Town at the Moat goes ahead.Kick off 3pm

Due to a waterlogged pitch, tomorrow night's Youth game against Shepshed Dynamo at the Moat has been postponed.

We have been notified by Kane that he has received the results from his recent knee scan and unfortunately he has torn his ACL and will be out for the rest of the season. He is in good spirits and ready to get through this and come back stronger next year. Everyone at Gresley FC wishes Kane a speedy and full recovery and look forward to him playing again for us next season.

Lucas Harrison has rejoined the club. He made over 210 appearances before he left last January. Lucas will be eligible to play as soon as his registration has been completed. Kyle Forryanis delighted and already requested to sponsor Lucas for the remainder of the season. We look forward to seeing Lukus back with Gresley and thank Kyle for his sponsorship

Due to the spell of wet weather and the forecast of more heavy rain overnight and up to Saturday lunch time there will be a pitch inspection at 10.30am tomorrow.

Unfortunately, today's game at the Moat against Coventry Sphinx has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

We have the Gresley FC/Poppy badges on sale. They are £4 each with a £1 going to the Poppy Appeal. You can pick one up at the Club Shop on match days, the Social Club or through the on-line shop. P & P to be added.

Our recently postponed home game against Coventry Sphinx, will now be played on Tuesday 3rd December - 7.45pm. The Reserves will be at home on Saturday against Redditch United Reserves 3-00pm.

Tomorrow's Reserve Team game at the Moat against Redditch United has been postponed due to a problem with one of the floodlight pylons.

Due to Sporting Khalsa winning their FA Vase game so into the next round, we will now be playing Coventry Sphinx on Saturday 30th November at the Moat not Tuesday 3rd December as announced previously.

Tonight's (Wednesday) game at Coalville has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

The Reserve Team manager Ricky Adams has completed his backroom staff. Assistant manager - Glyn Andrews, Coach/GK Coach - Chris Tilson, Coach - Lee Croxall, Physio/Coach - Connor Majka.

It is with deep sadness that we have to report the death of long time Gresley supporter Doreen Fox. Doreen was a familiar face at the Moat along with her husband Tony. Our deepest condolences go to Tony, his family and close friends at this sad time.

After an inspection this morning the pitch was declared playable although a little wet.

PLEASE NOTE that if you are intending to travel to Coventry United on Saturday that the Kick Off time has been brought forward to 1pm at the request of our hosts. Please let anyone you know who may be making the trip and do not have access to social media. Thank you.

First Team are at Coventry United Saturday - 1pm ko. Please be aware that the parking at the ground is £5. Please note Coventry United are not responsible for the cost. If you are a member of the Supporters Club they will kindly reimburse the cost. There is parking elsewhere.

The recently postponed game at Stourport Swifts has now been arranged for Tuesday 3rd December. Kick off 7.45pm.

Thank you to Vickers Young Limited Mortgage and Financial Services who have generously agreed to sponsor Saturday's game against Coventry Sphinx.

Due to the Moat Ground being waterlogged it was agreed between both clubs that tomorrow's fixture be switched to Coventry Sphinx. Please let anyone know who may have been coming to the game and does not have access to social media - thank you.

Unfortunately, due to a frozen pitch today's game at Coventry Sphinx has been called off. Meanwhile, the Reserve team game at Inkberrow, Worcestershire is on.

Following this afternoon's deluge and rain over night, there will be a precautionary pitch inspection tomorrow morning at 10.30 am.

After a precautionary pitch inspection today's game at the Moat against table toppers Walsall Wood is ON.

Our best wishes for a full recovery to Reserve Team player Kyro Sharpe who has suffered an ACL injury. He will have a MRI scan on Wednesday to confirm but early indications show that it’s looking like 12 to 15 months out for him. Reserve team manager Ricky Adams said: "Kyro has been a massive part for us this season and we are gutted for him."

There will be a pitch inspection at 4pm prior to our home game against Sporting Khalsa. We will let you know the outcome as soon as we have it.

Due to the rain at the Moat in the last half hour the match referee has called tonight’s game off.

You can now buy a Half Season Ticket for our remaining 11 games at the Moat working out at just under £5 per game for adults and just under £1 for u18's. A great Christmas Present. Tickets available from the office on a first team match day.

On Dec 21st we would like to offer free entrance to current serving public servants, Police, NHS staff, Fire Crews, Ambulance staff, serving military personnel and veterans as our way of saying thank you to everyone who contribute and have contributed so much to our lives. Just show your ID at the turnstiles on the day. This is our last home game before Christmas.

The game at the Moat Ground against Sporting Khalsa postponed on 10th December has now been re-arranged for Tuesday 7th January - 7.45pm.

Due to the persistent wet weather both the First Team game at Coventry and the Reserve Team game at the Moat are off due to waterlogged pitches.

The club are holding a Race Night on Saturday 21st December starting at 6pm. There will be 8 races and the cost is £5 which includes a finger buffet. Please try and support it. Should the weather intercede the Race Night will still go ahead.

Gresley FC are wanting some volunteer groundspeople to help especially with the pitch, repairing after matches and mowing etc. Experience of maintaining a grass football pitch is preferable but training can be arranged. Contact Mark on maintenance@gresleyfc.com for a chat.

Following the last few days of rain, there will be a pitch inspection at the Moat Ground at 10am.

Due to the recent few days of rain, today's game at the Moat against Selston has been postponed. Last night there were areas of standing water and although they have now gone the pitch is too wet to play and will not dry out enough by kick off.

Although today's game has been called off the Race Night goes ahead with a 6pm start. Your support will be appreciated.

The Club Shop will be open today from 11am until 12 noon for any last minute gifts of mugs, scarves, key rings etc. Please note we have no replica shirts in stock.

The recently postponed games have been re-arranged. We will now play Coventry Sphinx away on Tuesday 18th February (7.45pm) and our home game against Selston has now been scheduled for Saturday 7th March (3pm).

There will be a pitch inspection at Heather at 11.30am. We will let you know of the outcome as soon as possible.

After a pitch inspection this morning, the game at Heather is ON.

Gresley Football Club would like to wish everyone a very Happy and Peaceful New Year.

Gresley visit Boldmere for their first game of the New Year - 3pm. The Reserves take on near neighbours Uttoxeter Town at the Moat Ground - 3pm.

Due to the heavy rain which has hit the area in the last hour or so, there will be a pitch inspection at 4pm ahead of our game against Sporting Khalsa

Tonight's game is on after the match referee declared the pitch playable

Due to a waterlogged pitch tomorrow's (Wednesday) Youth Team game against Beaumont Park Pumas at the Moat has been postponed.

Due to Worcester City's progression in the FA Vase our home fixture scheduled for Saturday 8th February has been postponed. A new date will be arranged.

Gresley FC will now play Worcester City on Tuesday 10th March. Kick off - 7.45pm.

Due to the rain we've had over the last few days, we will be having a pitch inspection at 10.30am tomorrow

Gresley FC require match day volunteers to join our existing team. We need match day stewards and turnstile staff. Contact Mark on any match day at the Moat or email - maintenance@gresleyfc.com for a chat.

After an earlier pitch inspection it has been declared playable so this afternoon's game is ON.

Friday 31st January (7.30pm) - Social Club, Moat Street There is to be a special fans forum which will include both on field updates and an announcement on the future direction of the club. Anyone associated with the club is invited to attend.

At tonight's fans forum Mark Alflat, Gresley Chairman, announced that the ownership of the Moat Ground had transferred to a local businessman.

Gresley Reserves handed their visitors a hammering at the Moat Ground with Josh Dutton hitting four, Harry Collins 2 and Trafford Pickering scoring the goals. Final Score: Gresley Reserves 7 - 1 Bartley Reds

Due to a waterlogged pitch, tonight's u18's team game against Beaumont Park Pumas at the Moat Ground has been postponed. There has also been some damage to the netting on the far side of the ground due to tree damage caused by the recent storm.

Today's Reserve team game at the Moat Ground has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Storm Dennis has hit today's game at Selston and it has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch with more rain and high winds to come.

The recently postponed game away at Selston has been re-scheduled for Wednesday 8th April - 7.45pm.

Following the latest downpour, tonight's first team game at Coventry Sphinx has had to be postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

The Ultimate Away Day, is a campaign that’s all about getting footballers and their mates safely to those important away days. This is a chance for you to get involved in a national campaign and meet some very special guests along the way!

The recently postponed away game at Coventry Sphinx has been re-arranged for Tuesday 31st March - 7.45pm.

Unfortunately, the Moat Ground pitch is waterlogged so the reserve team game has been postponed. However, at the time of posting the first team game at Highgate United is on.

It is with great sadness that we report the death of one of Gresley Rovers' greatest managers, Frank Northwood aged 87-years. Frank will always be remembered for the West Midlands titles he won and taking Rovers to Wembley in the final of the FA Vase in 1991. Our deepest sympathies are with his family and friends at this sad time.

By mutual agreement and with immediate effect David McDermott has been relieved of his management responsibilities at Gresley Football Club. The low points tally and the last two performances have led the Gresley Board to act. Mark Alflat, Gresley Chair, announced that Gary Norton will take charge of the first team whilst options going forward are considered. Alflat said: "I want to thank Dave for his efforts and wish him well for the future but given our situation a change in approach is required."

Frank's funeral will be held on Tuesday 10th March 2pm at Brewood Church, Church Road, Stafford ST19 9BT

Gresley FC are delighted to announced two new additions to the club this week. The popular Cameron Steele returns to the Moat ground from neighbours Stapenhill whilst Regan Upton has also this week completed the switch to join the club from Atherstone Town.

The Gresley FC Board have confirmed that caretaker boss Gary Norton has agreed to take charge of the side until the end of the season after which the situation will be reviewed.

The First Team game at Tividale has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch so too has Gresley Reserves against Nuneaton Griff at the Moat Ground.

The recently postponed away game at Tividale has been re-arranged for THURSDAY 16th April - 7.45pm kick off.

The reserves take on Coton Green at the Moat tonight - 7.30 kick off. Your support would be very welcome.

John Williamson becomes the latest addition to caretaker manager Gary Norton’s backroom team after agreeing to return to the club as a coach.

We have football at the Moat this afternoon with visitors Selston. A crucial game for both sides. Please pop up and support your local team. 3pm kick off.

Following the recent spell of heavy rain, there will be a pitch inspection at 2pm this afternoon ahead of our game against Worcester City tonight.

Due to yesterday's heavy rain which continued during the night, tonight's game at the Moat has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. A new date will be confirmed.

The recently postponed game at the Moat against Worcester City has been re-arranged for Tuesday 17th. Kick off 7.45pm

Ryan King has returned to the club after completing a transfer from neighbours Stapenhill FC. King was with the club early last season and had a very promising start to the season before a knee injury set him back.

Gresley FC would like to welcome experienced defender Henry Eze to the club after his arrival was confirmed this evening for the remainder of the season. The 34 year old will go straight into the squad for Saturday's game at South Normanton Athletic. Henry's former clubs include Stamford, Kettering, Kings Lynn and Solihull Moors amongst others.

Tomorrow's reserve team game against Worcester City will be played at The Pingle School, Coronation Street, Swadlincote DE11 0QA. Kick off 3pm

Today's game at South Normanton has been postponed due to a part of the pitch being considered unplayable. You can always got to Pingle School to watch the reserves against Worcester City reserves. 3pm kick off Please note there are no facilities at Pingle, refreshments or toilets.

Gresley FC can announce that caretaker manager Gary Norton has agreed a deal to bring the former Evesham United management team of Carl Abbott and Paul Tomlinson to join him at the Moat ground until the end of the season.

Due to Worcester City having several first team players in self isolation due to suspected Covid 19, tomorrow's game at the Moat Ground has been postponed.

Junior Smikle becomes the latest addition to the Gresley FC squad as the new caretaker management duo of Gary Norton and Carl Abbott look to add more quality and depth to the squad ahead of the remaining 12 games of the season. 34-year-old Smikle has signed from Abbott’s former club Evesham United and can operate in a number of positions in defence or midfield and adds not only quality but versatility to the current Gresley squad. As well as Evesham his former clubs include Kidderminster Harriers, Cheltenham Town, Hereford United, Altrincham, Stourbridge, Rushall Olympic and Sutton Coldfield Town.

The Leicestershire Midweek Floodlit Youth League have also suspended all games until further notice.

Good evening. As Gresley FC Chairman, and on behalf of everyone associated with the club, I want to thank our wonderful supporters and sponsors for the messages of support we have been receiving during this challenging time.

To help raise vital funds the club and supporters club have launched a raffle.

After going through the list of payees, we've allocated a brilliant £908 worth of tickets so far in just 48 hours of it being open.

We have been officially informed by the FA that the 2019/20 season has been terminated with immediate effect. All results will be expunged from the record books.

The Gresley FC Board are pleased to announce the appointment of their permanent management team for next season.

It is with deep sadness that we have to report the death of Joan dear wife of Stuart Dennis after a very brief illness. Many of you will have met Stuart on the gate when visiting the Moat. Our deepest condolences go to Stuart, Mark and Paul at this time.

Unfortunately, we do not know when the new season will begin, hopefully as near to the usual date as possible, but the club has to plan ahead. The season tickets will be £105 adults, £70 concessions which equates to 5 free games and children under 16 £15-00 if parent has season ticket.

Here is an update of the ongoing ground works being carried out while there is no football at the Moat. Social distancing is being applied.

The raffle will be drawn at 11am on Saturday 6th June from the Moat Ground and broadcast on Facebook Live via the Supporters Club page.