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Norton happy with first half showing

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley FC managerGRESLEY FC boss Gary Norton was disappointed that his side did not put Saturday's opponents Gedling Miners Welfare to the sword, but admitted that they could not really complain at ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton hopeful over injury situation

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Richard Butler - Gresley FCGRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton is cautiously optimistic that the injury situation at the Moat Ground is improving ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Moatmen exact Gedling revenge

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Carl Slater - Gresley FCGRESLEY FC righted one of the few wrongs of this season on Saturday as they saw off Gedling Miners Welfare to continue their excellent league run ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Revenge on the cards for Norton

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley FC managerGARY Norton believes has called on Gresley FC to right some wrongs as they prepare for a run of three league games in a row for the first ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton forbids Wembley talk at Moat

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary NortonGARY Norton has banned mention of Wembley from the Gresley FC dressing room, despite having his prayers answered with a home draw in the quarter-finals of the FA Vase ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Vase thriller sees Moatmen through

Gresley FC - Rob Spencer Gresley FC
ANOTHER fa Vase game and another match where Gresley FC put their supporters through every emotion possible and then had them biting their nails in time added on. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



HOME DRAW FOR MOATMEN

BREAKING NEWS

GRESLEY FC have received a home draw in the quarter finals of the FA Vase ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Moatmen face tough Vase hurdle

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary NortonGRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton knows that the latest obstacle in their path to Wembley will not be easily surmounted tomorrow ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Postponement great for Gary

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gareth Langford - Gresley FCGARY Norton has admitted that for once a match postponement may turn out to be good news for Gresley FC ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton praises ‘job done' for Gresley

GARY Norton admitted he was worried about Gresley FC's lengthening injury list and fixture pile-up, but was pleased his side put that to the ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Depleted Gresley grind out victory

ON A freezing afternoon, this game hardly warmed the cockles of the hardy supporters who turned up at the Moat Ground. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gary confident of bridging gap

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley FC managerGARY Norton insists his players are not daunted by the task ahead of them — despite sitting 16 points behind East Midlands Counties League leaders Bardon Hill Sports ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley battle to three points

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers Mickey LyonsAFTER the exploits of the last two weeks in the FA Vase, Gresley returned to league action at near neighbours Ibstock United. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Vase hero set to miss Gresley trip

by DAVID BROOME

GRESLEY FC are counting the cost of their FA Vase exploits as they prepare for tonightʼs visit to Ibstock United, kick-off 7.45pm. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton feels for Moat fans' nerves

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gresley FC v Dawlish Town celebrations - Pic by Matt MansfieldGARY Norton apologised to Gresley FC supporters for putting them through the wringer again in Saturday's epic FA Vase win ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley spot on in Vase victory

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gresley FC keeper Gary Hateley saves a penalty against Dawlish Town - pic Matt MansfieldAFTER 230 minutes of play and over 800 miles of travel, Gresley FCʼs Wembley dreams were kept alive via a penalty shootout that saw them through to the fifth round ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley skipper's fitness worries

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Carl Slater - Gresley FCSKIPPER Carl Slater is keeping his fingers crossed that he can return from injury in time for Gresley FCʼs FA Vase replay against Dawlish Town on Saturday ... (21/01/2010) Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton looking for replay win

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerA WIN for Gresley FC tomorrow would be the “ultimate scenario” to come out of their epic FA Vase tie, according to manager Gary Norton ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley skipper's fitness worries

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Carl Slater - Gresley FCSKIPPER Carl Slater is keeping his fingers crossed that he can return from injury in time for Gresley FCʼs FA Vase replay against Dawlish Town on Saturday ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Fixtures piling up for Gresley

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Royce Turville - Gresley FCGRESLEY FC striker Royce Turville is worried about a potential fixture pile-up after yet another league game was postponed ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley drawn away again in Vase

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary NortonGRESLEY FC will play Long Buckby in the FA Vase fifth round if they can get through this weekend's fourth-round replay, which manager Gary Norton hopes is not the emotional ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



One four all in Vase thriller

Gresley FC - Carl Slater (no. 6) celebrates putting Gresley FC ahead at Dawlish TownGRESLEY FC thought that another long trip to South Devon was in the offering when referee AJ Newall abandoned their game against Dawlish Town with 10 minutes of extra time ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Carl determined to see Wembley

by DAVID BROOME

GRESLEY FC captain Carl Slater has admitted that he would take an FA Vase trip to Wembley over winning the East Midlands Counties League, ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley get cold comfort at last

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY FC have defied the Arctic weather conditions to get in some much-needed match practice ahead of Saturday's FA Vase tie away to Dawlish Town ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Moatmen look for Vase help

GRESLEY FC are appealing for support to ensure that their FA Vase dream does not become a financial nightmare. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton worried over inactivity

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley FC managerGRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton has admitted it is becoming increasingly difficult to find ways to keep his players active during their long ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton ok being busy

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley FC managerGRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton is not too worried about a fixture pileup, despite the fact that his side will be battling on three fronts in ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Keeper Simon's chance to shine

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley FC managerMANAGER Gary Norton has challenged Simon Baldwin to step up to the plate in the ongoing battle for the Gresley FC goalkeeping jersey. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Hateley looks forward to tie

by DAVID BROOME

GRESLEY FC goalkeeper Gary Hateley is eagerly anticipating the clubʼs next step on the FA Vase road to Wembley. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gary: We must not be arrogant

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley FC managerGARY Norton is urging his players to stay on the right side of the thin line between confidence and arrogance as Gresley FC look to extend their winning run to ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley strike Miners for win

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Brian Woodall on the ball for Gresley against Blackwell Miners' WelfareGRESLEY FC continued their fine league form and put more pressure on the leading teams with a comfortable win at the Moat Ground. ... (14/12/2009) Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton reveals Langford headache

Gresley FC - Gareth Langford - Gresley FCGARY Norton admitted it had been hard to leave Gareth Langford out of the Gresley FC side, and challenged the player to win back his place. ... (14/12/2009) Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Fringe benefits key for Norton

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gareth Langford - Gresley FCGRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton believes that his fringe players are happy to play the waiting game because they know that the club is on “the cusp of something big” ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Royce rolls easy double in cup win

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Royce Turville - Gresley FCGRESLEY FC eased into the East Midlands Counties League Cup semifinal thanks to comfortable win over Barrow Town at the Moat Ground on Tuesday ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley told - forget Vase tie

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley FC managerGARY Norton wants his Gresley side to put their FA Vase ambitions to the back of their minds after being handed the mother of all away ties in the next ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



LONG TRIP FOR MOATMEN

BREAKING NEWS

Gresley FC - BM OnlineGRESLEY FC face a long away trip in the Fourth Round of the FA Vase ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton hopes for crowds boost

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary NortonGARY Norton is hoping Gresley FC's FA Vase exploits will attract fans back to the Moat Ground, after hailing a “memorable” win over Spennymoor Town on Saturday ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Spennys from heaven for Rob

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gresley FC v Spennymoor Town - Rob Spencer goal celebrations (Pic - David Finch)GRESLEY FC took a huge step along the road to Wembley on Saturday as they saw off Spennymoor Town, who had been the favourites to win the FA Vase, at ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Massive match for Moatmen

GRESLEY FC go into the “biggest match in their short history” tomorrow with manager Gary Norton promising not to temper his sideʼs attacking ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton hails ‘professional' Moatmen

GRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton praised his side's “professional” attitude after their 5-0 win over Anstey Nomads on Saturday. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Five-star Gresley banish Nomads

GOALS from Mickey Lyons, Jamie Barrett, Carl Slater, Royce Turville and Brian Woodall ensured a comfortable win for Gresley FC over ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton happy to keep quiet

GARY Norton says he is pleased that Gresley FCʼs excellent recent form has almost slipped by unnoticed as the Moatmen hover just six ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Royce goal gets Gresley rolling

A STRIKE from Royce Turville in the final seconds of the first half was enough to see Gresley take all three points against high-flying Bardon ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton eyes up a maximum win bonus

GRESLEY FC begin a run of five consecutive home games against Bardon Hill Sports tonight with manager Gary Norton targeting nothing ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley hurdle Town challenge

GRESLEY FC should have left Barrow with the game won by a much larger margin than they did, as they controlled this match for large periods ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton pleased with win

GRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton was more than happy with his sideʼs 3-1 win over Barrow Town on Saturday, despite admitting the scoreline ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton: let's get up and running

by DAVID BROOME

GRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton is looking for his side to start another unbeaten run after their last sequence ended in Tuesday nightʼs ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley nailed by late double

GRESLEY went out of the Derbyshire Senior Cup despite a battling second round display against former UniBond League rivals Belper Town ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Vase draw is tough on Moatmen

GRESLEY FC face a tough test on the road to Wembley in the FA Vase.
Moat boss Gary Norton was just relieved ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley through in tense battle

GRESLEY FC made it through to the third round of the FA Vase — but were made to fight for the win.
A combination of near-gale force wind, a ... () Read More [Read More]



Options aplenty for Gresley boss

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary NortonGARY Norton admits he is facing his most difficult decision of the season as he prepares his virtually fully-fit Gresley FC squad ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Lyons snatches Gresley a point

THE tremendous travelling Gresley FC supporters must have been pulling their hair out on the way home as their side again came up short in ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton disappointed in Moatmen draw

GRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton was unhappy that his side threw away a two-goal lead in their 3-3 draw with Holwell Sports. ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton calls for tougher Gresley

by TOM SLOAN

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGARY Norton wants his Gresley FC side to tighten up at the back and start winning matches 1-0.
The Moat boss has seen his men keep just ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley leave it late in Prims win

GRESLEY FC made it 14 goals in two games, but had to wait until the final 20 minutes on Saturday before they finally saw off a spirited ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton not impressed

GRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton believes that his side did not show the same level of dynamism as they did in their midweek thriller, despite ... () Read More [Read More]



Olympic gains for gr-eight Moatmen

Gresley FC - Jordi Gough - Gresley FCGRESLEY FC broke their Radcliffe Olympic curse in style on Tuesday night as they served up a thriller at the Moat Ground to ease through to the East Midlands Counties ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Moatmen sign midfield enforcer

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Martin Gadsby - former Rocester player joined Gresley FCGARY Norton has revealed his joy at possibly having the luxury of leaving players out when Gresley FC host Graham Street Prims tomorrow, kick-off 3pm, after bolstering his midfield with ... (30/10/2009) Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Olympic gains for gr-eight Moatmen

Gresley FC - Jordi Gough - Gresley FCGRESLEY FC broke their Radcliffe Olympic curse in style on Tuesday night as they served up a thriller at the Moat Ground to ease through to the East Midlands Counties ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Boss hamstrung by injury woes

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Rob Spencer - Gresley RoversBOSS Gary Norton has admitted he is worried by injuries ahead of the next chapter in Gresley FCʼs Radcliffe Olympic saga ... (27/10/2009) Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Norton stands by his man

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY FC boss gave his backing to defender Mark Blount's claim that he did not handle the ball for Gedling Town's penalty during the Moatmen's 2-1 win on Saturday ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Moatmen are kings of Lyons

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Mickey Lyons - Gresley RoversGRESLEY FC adapted better to the wind-swept conditions to pick up all three points against Gedling Town on Saturday ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Season's first start for Jordi?

by DAVID BROOME

GRESLEY FC boss Gary Norton has praised the rapid return from injury of Jordi Gough, with the youngster in line to start his first league ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton admits disappointment

GRESLEY FC boss Gary Norton admitted his side were kicking themselves after letting a two-goal lead slip in their 3-3 East Midlands ... () Read More [Read More]



Draw specialists are 300 not out

THREE hundred minutes of football and still there is no winner.
The two league games between Gresley FC ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley ease to friendly win

GRESLEY FC overcame former UniBond League rivals Grantham Town 3-1 in a Moat Ground friendly on Tuesday evening. ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley unveil new signings

GRESLEY FC will use tonightʼs home friendly against Grantham Town, kick-off 7.45pm, to give game time to two new signings, as well as ... () Read More [Read More]



Gauntlet thrown at Gresley goalie

by DAVID BROOME

GRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton has called on Simon Baldwin to rise to the challenge after finally signing a second goalkeeper this ... () Read More [Read More]



Late goal seals Gresley victory

GRESLEY eased through to the second round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup at the Moat Ground on Tuesday. ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley held in Olympic gains

by DAVID BROOME

GRESLEY FC failed find a way past Radcliffe Olympic for the second time this season, as Saturdayʼs game at the Moat Ground again ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton admits disappointment

GRESLEY FC boss Gary Norton called on his side to improve their set piece delivery after watching them draw 1-1 with Radcliffe Olympic for the ... () Read More [Read More]



‘Boomerang' zips back to the Moat

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Chris GrayGRESLEY FC have strengthened their defensive options ahead of tomorrowʼs game at home to Radcliffe Olympic, kick-off 3pm, just as ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Crofters look to fortify first

by ROY BRADLEY

BURTON are hoping to follow up their mauling of struggling Cheltenham North when they take on Dudley Kingswinford at Peel Croft tomorrow, ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Moatmen are handed home Vase tie

GRESLEY FC will continue their FA Vase journey at the Moat Ground after they were handed a second round home tie with Ollerton Town. ... () Read More [Read More]



Crofters romp to Cheltenham win

A FANTASTIC display of open attacking rugby and some solid defensive work saw Burton return from Bishop's Cleeve with a superb 76-5 victory ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley ease to Grimsby cup win

GRESLEY FC's trip to the North Lincolnshire home of Brigg Town to face Grimsby Borough in the First Round of the FA Vase reaped dividends ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton defensive woe despite victory

GRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton bemoaned a fresh defensive blow in the wake of his side's 3-1 win over Grimsby Borough on Saturday. ... () Read More [Read More]



Rowe calls for more clinical Moatmen

GRESLEY FC assistant manager Martin Rowe believes his side need to start taking their chances after watching them draw 2-2 at Blackwell Miners ... () Read More [Read More]



Slater rescues Gresley point

IT LOOKED like another game which Gresley FC had dominated was going to end pointless until substitute Carl Slaterʼs low strike salvaged ... () Read More [Read More]



Skipper must fight for place

GRESLEY FC boss Gary Norton insists that skipper Carl Slater is still very much part of the club's plans, but that he will have to fight for ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley are hit for nine

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

IN MFSS UNDER-11 DIVISION TWO, four teams still boast 100 per cent records, writes TOM SIM.
Marlborough Rovers 2000 hit nine against ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley put on five-star show

Gresley FC - Gresley FC Jamie BarrettGRESLEY FC rose to second place in the East Midlands Counties League with a demolition of Barrow Town at the Moat Ground. ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton will not be pressing panic button

GARY Norton will not make any “knee-jerk” changes to his Gresley FC side for tonight's home game against Barrow Town, despite losing to ... () Read More [Read More]



Miners strike to down Moatmen

GRESLEY FC left Plains Road wondering just how they managed to come away with nothing from a game they dominated for large parts. ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton issues player warning

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton has challenged his players to fight for their shirts as he welcomes back several faces for tomorrow's East ... () Read More [Read More]



Full marks for Spencer treble

by DAVID BROOME

GRESLEY FC avoided an East Midlands Counties League upset on Saturday as they came back from a goal down to win comfortably against ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton rues a lack of options

by DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGARY Norton believes Gresley FC could have been going into tomorrow's game at home to Ibstock United, kick-off 3pm, unbeaten if they had ... () Read More [Read More]



Easy life of Brian sees Gresley win

by DAVID BROOME

GRESLEY left it late, but made it seven goals in two games and extended their unbeaten run to three games with a 3-0 win over Dunkirk. ... () Read More [Read More]



Boss calls for more

GRESLEY FC boss Gary Norton insisted Brian Woodall still needs to improve as a player despite the striker's brace in the 3-0 win ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley hit four in away victory

GRESLEY could quite easily have doubled their score as they totally dominated this East Midlands Counties League game. ... () Read More [Read More]



Moatmen held by physical Olympic

GRESLEY FC made their first trip to the Recreation Ground to play Radcliffe Olympic, last season's Central Midland League Supreme ... () Read More [Read More]



Moat manager looks to basics

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGARY Norton will return to a flat back four for Gresley FC's trip to Radcliffe Olympic tomorrow, kick-off 3pm, after the illfated experiment ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley suffer defensive woe

GRESLEY FC's problems in defence were clinically highlighted by Holbrook Miners Welfare on Saturday as the Moatmen lost their second ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton: we need to improve back line

GARY Norton admitted to Gresley FC's “soft underbelly” in the wake of their 4-3 defeat at home to Holbrook Miners Welfare on Saturday, ... () Read More [Read More]



Gaz looks for a big reaction

By DAVID BROOME

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerMANAGER Gary Norton will be looking for a response when Gresley FC take on Holbrook Miners Welfare tomorrow, kick-off 3pm, after ... () Read More [Read More]



No lucky Heather in Gresley defeat

Gresley FC - Gresley FC Jamie BarrettGRESLEY FC can have no complaints as they slipped out of the FA Cup in the extra preliminary round replay at Heather St John's. ... () Read More [Read More]



Moatmen held to cup replay

GRESLEY FC were just 10 minutes from going into the next round of the FA Cup through a Brian Woodall brace, but goals from Andy Hill and ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Boss eyes room for improvement

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers Jamie BarrettGARY Norton has called for an improvement despite watching his Gresley FC side begin their new life with a 6-0 win on Tuesday. ... () Read More [Read More]



Striker to miss big kick-off?

Gresley FC - Stefan MarshallGRESLEY FC could be without striker Stefan Marshall for their first competitive match as they kick-off their East Midlands Counties ... () Read More [Read More]



Moatmen are just four-some

Gresley FC - Gresley FC Brian WoodallGRESLEY FC ended their pre-season preparations with a comfortable win against Welsh League side Pontypridd Town at the Moat Ground. ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley secure their first trophy

Newhall United—1 Gresley FC—4

Gresley FC - Gresley FC boss Gary Norton
A BRACE of goals by new signing Rob Spencer helped Gresley FC secure their first piece of silverware, with the newly-formed club lifting the Steve Hackett Memorial Trophy by defeating Newhall United at The Hawfields, writes DAN BISHOP. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley snap up hotshot Spencer

GRESLEY FC have signed last season's East Midland Counties League second leading scorer. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley are shaping up

Gresley FC - Gary Norton
GRESLEY FC boss Gary Norton is happy with the way his squad is shaping up in readiness for the start of the East Midlands Counties League campaign. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gough to miss start of season

Gresley FC - Jordi GoughJORDI Gough will miss the start of Gresley FC's East Midlands Counties League campaign after being told it will be three weeks before ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Gresley rocked by Timms exit

CARL Timms has handed Gresley FC a blow by leaving the club midway through pre-season in search of regular first-team football — just ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley bag Ravens draw

GRESLEY FC picked up a draw against Midland Alliance promotion hopefuls Coalville Town in their fourth pre-season friendly. ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley march into memorial final

A superbly-taken first-half hat-trick by triallist Royce Turvill allowed Gresley FC to overcome local rivals Stapenhill 5-1 and ... () Read More [Read More]



Royce rolls up for Gresley

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton will run the rule over striker Royce Turvill tonight.
The Heather Athletic hot shot turns out ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley sign up quartet

Gresley FC - Tom BetteridgeGRESLEY FC have snapped up brothers Tom and Adam Betteridge after the pair impressed in the pre-season win over Meir KA, as well as tying ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley ease to first win

GRESLEY FC made a fine start under their new name as they beat Meir KA 3-0 in their first pre-season friendly on Saturday. ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton snaps up five more

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY FC have added to their growing squad after announcing another five signings.
On top of existing players Jonny Shales ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton's new No2

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers - Gary NortonMARTIN Rowe has been named as Gary Norton's new assistant manager at Gresley FC.
The vastly experienced former Belper Town ... (08/07/2009) Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Hemmings steps down at Gresley

FIRST-TEAM assistant manager Tony Hemmings has stepped down from his role with Gresley FC for personal reasons. ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton delight at Gresley FA Cup draw

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY FC will make their FA Cup debut with a home tie next month.
The club, which reformed after the demise ... () Read More [Read More]



East Mids Counties League for Gresley

GRESLEY FC's first season will be in the East Midlands Counties League, it has been confirmed, writes GLENN BROOKES. ... () Read More [Read more]



Belcher exits Moat Ground

by GLENN BROOKES

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGARY Belcher has stepped down from his role as Gresley FC's goalkeeping coach due to increased work commitments. ... () Read More [Read More]



New coach for Gresley

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers boss Gary NortonGRESLEY FC have named Simon van de Broucke as their new first team coach.
Van de Broucke returns to the Moat Ground ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley coach departs

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers - Gary NortonGRESLEY Rovers have parted company with coach Dave Fleary as they prepare for life on a lower rung of the non-league pyramid. ... () Read More [Read More]



Brayford silent on Rams' bid

Gresley FC - Burton Albion John Brayford - Photo: Phil Mingo/PinnacleFORMER Burton Albion defender John Brayford insists he 'knows nothing' about a move to Derby County. ... () Read More [Read More]



GRESLEY NEW ERA LAUNCHED

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerMANAGER Gary Norton is hoping to lead Gresley FC from bust to boom after completing his first two signings. ... () Read More [Read More]



Northwood: where blame lies

Gresley FC - Gresley RoversVETERAN former boss Frank Northwood has spoken of his dismay at the collapse of Gresley Rovers.
The 127-year-old sporting institution goes ... () Read More [Read More]



Rovers and out for club

by KEITH BULL

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers Football ClubTHE NAME of Gresley Rovers — synonymous with the South Derbyshire sporting scene for 127 years — is set to disappear. ... () Read More [Read More]



No news on what lies ahead

GRESLEY Rovers fans look like having to wait until next week at the earliest to discover the fate of their club, writes GLENN BROOKES. ... (16/05/2009) Read More [Read More]



Moatmen seeking backing

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers chairman Mark HarrisonGRESLEY Rovers chairman Mark Harrison has revealed that the club are in talks with a potential investor in a bid to avoid going ... () Read More [Read More]



Boss keen to stand by Rovers

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGARY Norton says he would like to be in charge of Gresley Rovers next season — whichever league they end up playing in — but has revealed ... () Read More [Read More]



Sad end to a dire season

by GLENN BROOKES

A 2-0 defeat at Grantham brought the curtain down on Rovers' 2008-09 season of turmoil and more than likely on the club in its current ... () Read More [Read More]



Crippling debts force Gresley to quit

GRESLEY Rovers have been forced to resign from the UniBond League due to the club's crippling debt, which is believed to run into hundreds ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Rovers reach second target

by GLENN BROOKES

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY Rovers manager Gary Norton is delighted his side achieved the two goals he set them when his playing budget was axed in November. ... (24/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Moatmen run finally ended

By GLENN BROOKES

HAVING gone 24 weeks and 22 matches without having tasted victory, Rovers signed off what has been a tumultuous 2008/09 season at the ... (24/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Gresley's future remains in doubt despite victory

JAMIE Barrett and captain Carl Slater — two players who returned to the club in its hour of need — scored the goals which ended Gresley ... (24/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Norton eyeing up win bonus

By GLENN BROOKES

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY Rovers have achieved one of the targets set by manager Gary Norton in November, when his playing budget was axed — now he wants ... (24/04/2009) Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Norton: avoiding bottom spot key

By GLENN BROOKES

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerMANAGER Gary Norton believes it was important for Gresley Rovers to avoid finishing bottom of the league, despite admitting that the club's ... () Read More [Read More]



Gresley thankful for mighty Quinn

By BRIAN TRAIN

ANDY Quinn came off the bench to salvage a deserved point for Gresley Rovers A with a goal two minutes from time in a pulsating ... () Read More [Read More]



Norton is frustrated by draw

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers - Gary NortonGRESLEY Rovers boss Gary Norton was disappointed with his side's 1-1 home draw with Leek Town on Monday, despite the fact the Moatmen are ... () Read More [Read More]



Rovers play it safe with draw

By GLENN BROOKES

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers Brian WoodallGRESLEY Rovers made sure of escaping relegation from UniBond Division One South by coming from behind to deservedly earn a share of the ... (16/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Moatmen hoping to plug the Leek

By GLENN BROOKES

GRESLEY Rovers go into this afternoon's Moat Ground clash with Leek Town, kick-off 3pm, with their UniBond Division One South survival ... (16/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Rovers steeled to pull off upset

By GLENN BROOKES

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY Rovers boss Gary Norton is hoping to turn recent history on its head this afternoon and finally extinguish any lingering relegation ... (16/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Norton upbeat despite defeat

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY Rovers boss Gary Norton was satisfied with his side's performance at Quorn, despite his team losing 2-1. ... (06/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Moatmen look to silver lining

By GLENN BROOKES

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers Ryan SpittleROVERS failed to secure their UniBond Division One South safety, but it will now take a remarkable set of results for bottom side ... (06/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Rovers hoping to play it safe

By GLENN BROOKES

Gresley FC - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers managerGRESLEY Rovers can ensure their UniBond Division One South safety tomorrow.
Victory for the Moatmen at Quorn, kick-off ... () Read More [Read More]



Rovers boss in marathon charity effort

Gresley FC - Gresley Rovers boss Gary Norton GRESLEY Rovers manager Gary Norton is hoping to raise at least £3,000 for a charity close to his heart by fulfilling a lifetime ambition of ... () Read More [Read More]



Rolph makes Rovers point

By GLENN BROOKES

SUBSTITUTE Nathan Rolph's last-gasp injury time volley earned Rovers a point from a thrilling see-saw battle that pretty much had everything. ... () Read More [Read More]







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