Newark & Sherwood Pre-match News
Gresley Rovers will look to build on their positive performance and result against league leaders Eastwood CFC when they entertain Newark and Sherwood United in the United Counties League Premier Division North on Saturday (3pm). After four away games in a row, Rovers finally return to the Moat Ground for the first time since beating Shirebrook Town on September 14th.
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Rovers drew 1-1 at Coronation Park on Tuesday evening, with Jenson Cooper scoring his first goal since returning to the club last weekend. Fortunately, former Rovers legend Aaron O'Connor fired a penalty over the bar late on, ensuring Rovers came away with a deserved point.More...
Ahead of Saturday’s game manager Carl Abbott confirmed he will again be without the experienced Jack Andrews due to an ongoing issue with tendonitis but confirmed that captain Alby Landsdowne has been given the all clear and will be fit enough to return to the squad after missing the last couple of games with a knee injury. Jamie Sleigh and Alex Britton are also back in the squad after missing Tuesday night's game.
Rovers will be back in action at the Moat Ground on Tuesday night, this time in the Derbyshire Senior Cup first round, where they will entertain Sandiacre Town (7.45pm).
