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The Supporters' Club have taken the decision to end their bonus ball game (Separate from Chunky's one which will continue) - This will be replaced by a 100 club.

It's with very heavy hearts that the club reports the sad news that Jamie Barretts wife Leanne passed away this morning after her amazingly courageous battle with lung cancer. Due to his magnificent service to our club Gresley Rovers/ FC over the years the club has become part of Jamie's extended family and so we send our love and sincerest condolences to both Jamie and all his family. We are all here for any need he may have.

Gresley FC confirm the appointment and return to the club of physio Bob Elliot for the upcoming season. The experienced and popular physio has had a previous spell at the moat ground before moving elsewhere following Gavin Hurrens spell in charge and finished up last season at Barrow Town.

The raffle was drawn this morning (Saturday). Have a look here to see if you've won.

Chairman Mark Alflat and his board of directors are delighted to announce that Gresley Rovers are back in non-league football.

Striker Paul Sullivan has been named as captain for when the new season starts. Paul played four games for us at the beginning of last season before moving to Evesham.

The government has decreed that everyone will have to wear a mask or face covering on public transport and from the 24th July in all shops.

As well as the signing of Paul Sullivan last week, joint managers Carl Abbott and Gary Norton have announced futher signings as they begin to buld their squad.

The FA have released the constitutions of the leagues and for Gresley Rovers there is no change. We remain in the Midland Premier League. However, as things stand the league will be playing with just 19 teams. This allocation is subject to confirmation

The Midland Premier League has issued information that all Divisions will commence League fixtures on Saturday 5th September 2020. All entrants into the ground for any fixture will be required to give contact details for track and trace purposes.

The Gresley management continue to build their squad with the signing of two more. Moat Ground favorite Joe Haines is joined by midfielder Lee Butler.

Would like to join the Gresley Roverlution? Why not have a look at sponsorship packages we have available. They can be found in the sponsorship section of the website Home Page.

Mark will be out of action for a while. Last week he had a stroke completely out of the blue despite being otherwise fit and healthy. He has said he does not want sympathy and that he will try every day to improve and get back to the person he was. He said "I am a fighter and that will help. Thankyou for your support.~ Everyone at Gresley Rovers wishes Mark a swift and full recovery.

Four good local talents have signed again for Rovers. Lucas Harrison, Ben Allsop, Jake McIntosh and Connor Ward have all committed for the new season.

Please note that, under the present guidence, all pre-season friendlies will be behind closed doors. NO supporters will be allowed into the ground. Should the guidence change will will keep you informed. Please help us to help you.

Season tickets are available to order via the Club Shop. For this season Adult season tickets are reduced to £105 as an appreciation to the early end of last season. The concession season ticket is priced at £70. Under 16 season ticket will be £15 if accompanied with an adult season ticket holder. Please note FA and League Cup games are not included.

Three more additions to the Gresley squad. Two are familiar faces and the other a new one. Joining the Roverlution are Danny Holmes, Cam Steele and Danny Munday

The FA have release the list of teams accepted into the FA Cup for season 2020-2021 and Gresley Rovers have been accepted. The extra preliminary rounds are scheduled for Tue 1st September (Covid permitted), and the early draws released on Tue 18th August.

There has been a fixture change. The away visit to Shepshed Dynamo has been cancelled and we will now be playing at home to Heanor Town on Thur 27th August - 7.45pm kick off.

Due to the manufacturer having to go into lock down for a week this has resulted in a slight delay with the face masks. Production has re-started and should have the first 100 within 2 weeks. Should you wish to order a mask(s) contact info@gresleyrovers.com, @Abbo9966 or @MattWildsmith1