New faces join the board of Gresley as the Club retakes ownership of the Moat Ground.
May 2010
The following pre-season games have been arranged and are subject to change.
Royce Turville made an almost clean sweep of the First Team awards in front of a packed Social Club.
June 2010
The Gresley Reserve Team management are holding two trial evenings at the Shobnall Leisure Complex, Burton on Trent on the 22nd and 24th of June 7pm start for all local players who may wish to join the Reserve Team for the new season.
Gresley FC are pleased to announce some changes to the management line up for the 2010-2011 season which involve the first and reserve team. Martyn Rowntree is stepping up from reserve team manager to replace Simon Van-de-Broucke as first team coach whilst former Stapenhill manager Justin Goodchild has been appointed as reserve team manager.
Elvis Gresley the mascot of Gresley FC has a new sponsor. Jon Paul Burnton of Jon Paul menswear has agreed to become shirt sponsor of the popular mascot for the next couple of seasons, up to the end of the 2011/12 season.
The constitution for the 2010-2011 East Midlands Counties League was announced at the league AGM as follows:
July 2010
The Captain of Gresley FC, Carl Slater, has turned down an offer from Mickleover Sports to stay with the Moatmen for a ninth season.
Gresley begin their FA Cup journey with an away trip to Deeping Rangers of the Hereward Teamwear United Counties Premier Division on Saturday 14th August in the Extra Preliminary Round.
Another of the players who made a big impression during Gresley FC's first season is back with the club for 2010/2011.
Gresley begin their league programme on Saturday 7th August at home to Blackwell Miners Welfare.
Gresley's planned friendly against Pershore Town on Tuesday night has been cancelled.
The Reserve Team has a vacancy for an assistant manager and a physio.
Congratulations to first team manager Gary Norton who this summer successfully completed his FA Level 3 (UEFA B) coaching qualifications. Well done Gary from all involved at the club.
August 2010
Dave Hatfield has been appointed as the assistant manager of Gresley Reserves.
We are holding a Fans Forum in the Social Club on Thursday 12th August at 7.30pm.
Please pop in to ask your questions.
Gresley FC's attacking options have been bolstered with a new signing.
Gresley manager Gary Norton will have to make the choice of who leads his front line for tomorrow's FA Cup Extra Preliminary game at Deeping Rangers.
Thanks to a lot of hard work and time Matt has made a few additions to the website.
September 2010
Gresley manager Gary Norton sees the return to the squad of Richard Butler who has now completed a two match suspension collected at the end of last season.
Gresley FC has agreed a lucrative sponsorship with a Church Gresley car dealer to enable it to bring into use a new set of kit.
Gresley FC are hoping to have Mickey Lyons, Tom Betteridge and Tom Land back available for selection for the visit of Heanor Town to the Moat Ground tonight - 7.45pm.
Gresley make the trip to Lincoln tomorrow in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup - 3pm.
Rob Spencer should be back in the squad to face Lincoln Moorlands Railway tonight at the Moat Ground in their FA Cup 1st Round Qualifying Replay.
After the disappointment of this week's FA Cup exit, manager Gary Norton has some positive news for supporters after tonight completing the signing of 6ft 4ins experienced central defender Barry Woolley.
Gresley supporters will have to wait a little longer to welcome recent signing Barry Woolley back to the Moat Ground as the big centre half has a chest infection and has been off work.
David Blenkinsopp has become Gresley FC's second signing this week after his departure from Sutton Coldfield Town and should be included in the squad to face Radcliffe Olympic at the Moat Ground on Saturday (3pm).
Brian Woodall, Liam Hebbard and Tom Betteridge are due to return to the Gresley FC squad that makes the trip to Barrow Town tonight in the East Midlands Counties League 7.45pm.
Manager Gary Norton may ring the changes after seeing his side's disappointing display in the midweek game at Barrow Town.
October 2010
Striker David Blenkinsopp could feature in tomorrow's game at the Moat Ground against Ellistown after his injury, collected at Graham Street Prims, does not look as bad as first thought. Manager Gary Norton will wait until tomorrow to see if his front man is fit to play.
Gresley will face Heanor Town in the 2nd Round of the FA Vase at the Moat Ground on Saturday 13th November 2010.
Tom Land, Liam Hebberd, Chris Bate, Tom Betteridge and Richard Hanslow could all start tonight's League Cup game at Howell Sports - 7.45pm.
Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping to get his side back to winning ways at Radford tomorrow. Striker David Blenkinsopp is likely to figure after recovering from a foot injury collected at Graham Street Prims.
Former Burton Albion, Ilkeston Town and Altrincham midfielder Danny Holmes has signed for the club this week. Holmes (23) signed on Thursday after mutually agreeing his release from Conference club Altrincham at the end of last month.
Gresley supporters will have to wait a little longer before new signing Danny Holmes makes his league debut.
Gresley Football Club is delighted to announce that Michael Knight has been appointed the new President of the club whilst George Sutton and Harry Southern have become Vice-Presidents.
As mentioned a couple of weeks ago by manager Gary Norton, this week sees a couple of his squad leave the Moat Ground for pastures new.
New signing Danny Holmes looks set to make his Gresley debut tomorrow at Ibstock Utd.
Gresley Manager Gary Norton is expecting a far tougher game tomorrow against Anstey Nomads at the Moat Ground than the one that saw The Moatmen hit nine goals against them at Cropston Road at the end of August.
November 2010
Striker Royce Turville is likely to be on the bench again tomorrow for the game against Hinckley at the Moat Ground - 3pm.
Gresley take on league rivals Heanor Town in the second round of the FA Vase tomorrow at the Moat Ground - 3pm.
Gary and Lisa Norton last night became the very proud parents of a baby boy Jayden Kyle weighing in at 8lbs.
Gresley have been drawn at home to Bustleholme FC in the next round of the FA Vase to be played on 4th December.
Manager Gary Norton will possibly make several changes for tonight's clash with Blackwell Miners Welfare in the 2nd Round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup at the Moat Ground tonight - 7.45pm.
Gresley take on Borrowash Victoria tomorrow at The Moat Ground - 3pm - in what will be the biggest game of the season so far for both sides.
Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping to capitalise on the important win at the Moat Ground against Borrowash Victoria last Saturday as they visit Plains Road to take on 6th place Gedling Miners Welfare tomorrow - 3.00pm
This afternoon's game at Gedling Miners Welfare has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
December 2010
It comes as no surprise that tomorrow's FA Vase game against Bustleholme at the Moat Ground has been postponed due to the snow and freezing conditions.
Should Gresley overcome Bustleholme in the 3rd Round they are drawn at home again against Epsom & Ewell or one of the Vase favourites St Neots Town as the draw goes national.
With the Moat Ground still covered in snow and the temperature set to plunge even further, Tuesday's game against Bustleholme has been postponed.
Gresley are hoping that tomorrow's FA Vase 3rd goes ahead after the recent thaw that has got rid of most of the snow locally. However, there will be the problem of all the excess water soaking into the pitch. Should the game not go ahead the two sides will try again on Tuesday evening.
Unfortunately, tomorrow's FA Vase game at the Moat is off due to a frozen/waterlogged pitch.
We'll try again on Tuesday - 7.45pm
Tonight's FA Vase game against Bustleholme at the Moat will be played unless there is a severe deterioration in the weather. Kick off 7.45pm.
Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping that the game at Blackwell goes ahead so that his side can build on the 4-2 win at the Moat ground over Bustleholme on Tuesday in the FA Vase.
It's with (s)no(w) surprise that tonight's Derbyshire Senior Cup game at Glossop North End has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
A new date will be arranged in the New Year.
The Directors, Management, Players and Backroom Staff of Gresley Football Club would like to wish all our supporters and visitors a Very Happy Christmas and a successful and prosperous New Year.
Thank you for all your superb support.
Unfortunately, due to the continuing freezing weather, it has been decided to postpone Monday's game at the Moat Ground against Bardon Hill.
A new date will now be arranged.
January 2011
Youth teamers Josh Pearson, Will Simpson, Callum McBride and Jamie Davies aswell as reserve teamer Alex Rowland have all been called up the 1st team squad for tonight's trip to Glossop North End in the Derbyshire Cup 3rd round 7-45pm.
Manager Gary Norton is hoping to have a few of the players back for today's game at the Moat Ground (3pm) against Greenwood Meadows.
St Andrews have rang to say they will not be able to play their fixture tomorrow due to having just five players available!
A new date will now have to be arranged asap.
Please let anyone know that the game is cancelled who does not have access to this website.
Hopefully, we'll have the cancellation in the Burton Mail tomorrow.
Gresley will now play St Andrews at the Moat Ground next Tuesday 18th January - kick off 7.45pm.
Gresley manager Gary Norton welcomes back Tom Betteridge and Richard Butler to his squad for tomorrow's trip to Thurnby Nirvana - 3pm.
Today's Reserve Team game against Chasetown at the Moat Ground has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Gresley FC have added Kyle Bryant to the Moat Ground squad after the 24 year old impressed during a recent training game with Stapenhill FC.
New signing Kyle Bryant could possibly make his Gresley debut in tonight's game against St Andrews at the Moat ground - 7.45pm.
Former Derby County trainee Aaron Dillon last night became the latest addition to the Gresley FC squad after signing for the club before the midweek St Andrews game at the Moat Ground.
Manager Gary Norton may hand new signing former Derby County trainee Aaron Dillon his debut in the FA Carlsberg Vase 4th Round game against Vase favourites St Neots at the Moat Ground on Saturday - 3pm.
Due to the Moat Ground still being frozen in parts this afternoon (Friday) there will be a pitch inspection at 9.30am tomorrow morning.
After a pitch inspection this morning it was the view of the referee that parts of the pitch would not thaw out sufficiently in time for the game to go ahead and so with the agreement of the FA today's game has sadly been postponed.
The game will now be played next Saturday 29th January.
Goalkeeper Gary Hateley has given the club a boost by turning down a move to Evo-stik South side Rushall Olympic to remain at the Moat Ground until the end of the season.
Manager Gary Norton will have a strong squad to choose from for tonight's league encounter at Gedling Miners Welfare - 7.45pm.
Gresley manager Gary Norton will have some defensive decisions to make after seeing his centre half Barry Woolley hobble off the pitch during their draw at Gedling Miners Welfare.
February 2011
Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping his side can shake off Saturday's disappointing Vase defeat against competition favourites St Neots Town at the Moat Ground on Saturday as they visit Blackwell Miners Welfare tonight.
Gresley will be without Gareth Langford (back) and Barry Woolley (thigh) for tomorrow's home game against Ibstock United at the Moat Ground - 3pm.
Manager Gary Norton will this week step up his search for another defender to add to his squad after Tom Land decided to move on in search of first team football.
Liam Hebberd is to become the second player this week to leave the Moat Ground.
Gresley manager Gary Norton's side has been boosted with the return of both Barry Woolley and Gareth Langford for their trip to Borrowash Victoria tomorrow.
As you know we rely on people that volunteer their time to Gresley FC to keep this club running.
Due to a waterlogged pitch tonight's Reserve Team game against Oadby Town has been postponed.
Due to Hinckley's 1-0 win over Loughborough Dynamo in the Quarter Final of the Leicestershire & Rutland CFA Westerby Cup next Tuesday's League game at Hinckley has been re-arranged for Tuesday 15th March.
Midfielder Martin Gadsby could make a surprise appearance in tomorrow's game at the Moat Ground against third placed Gedling Miners Welfare - 3pm.
Today's game at the Moat Ground against Gedling Miners Welfare has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
The Reserve Team game at Quorn has also been called off.
Gresley FC's Brian Woodall will this week get the opportunity to try and make the step up into the professional ranks of the game as he has been asked to go on a three day trial at League One side Dagenham and Redbridge.
Danny Holmes could start after making himself available for the rest of the season. Previously the midfielder had only been available for midweek games. Also available is Brian Woodall after his trial at Dagenham was put back to next week.
March 2011
Brian Woodall could return to the Moat Ground for tomorrow's league game against Radford - 3pm. Woodall has been training with Dagenham & Redbridge and played in their 1-1 reserve team draw with Millwall on Tuesday and was then asked to extend his stay until the end of the week.
Gresley manager Gary Norton has urged his side to take full advantage of Heanor Town's slip-up in midweek against Ellistown tomorrow - 3pm.
Gresley's superb website reached another milestone today by reaching 2 Million hits.
Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping his side can keep up the pressure on the top two by winning at Holwell Sports tomorrow (Saturday) - 3pm.
Gresley FC's on-line shop has now gone live. Not all the items available in the Club Shop are on the site as we test the system but more will be added over the next few weeks.
Gresley face arguably their sternest away test so far this season with a visit to Hinckley at the Greene King Stadium tonight - 7.45pm.
League one side Dagenham and Redbridge are to offer Gresley FC's Brian Woodall a dream opportunity of a move into the professional game by offering him a contract.
Goalkeeper Darren Keeling will continue in goal against tomorrow's visitors Thurnby Nirvana (3pm) as Gary Hateley is again absent due to work commitments.
Brian passed his medical this afternoon and has signed a pre-contract on a 2 year deal with Dagenham & Redbridge.
Visitors to this website are presumeably aware that these are exciting times for Gresley Football Club.
April 2011
Gresley manager Gary Norton has a big decision to make before the game at Heanor Town tomorrow.
Young players representing Gresley FC have a lot to celebrate and prove that local youngsters can achieve high standards.
Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping that his players can keep up the pressure on the top two sides by taking all three points at the Moat Ground tonight against Bardon Hill - 7.45pm
Gresley manager Gary Norton will have a selection headache ahead of the vital game at the Moat Ground tomorrow against fifth placed Barrow Town - 3pm.
You can now vote for the Supporters' Player of the Year by using the link in the top right hand corner above the Audio & Video clips section.
Brothers Tom and Adam Betteridge both return to the squad after missing the previous game due to a stag weekend.
Checks will have to be made as to the fitness of both Barry Woolley and Rob Spencer. Woolley sustained a nasty head injury very early in the game on Saturday at St Andrews and Rob Spencer had to be replaced in the same match with 10 minutes remaining due to a slight heel problem.
Gresley take on Graham Street Prims at the Moat Ground tomorrow(3pm) hoping to remain on top of the league by winning all three points against an improving side.
Gresley manager Gary Norton is making sure his team are focussed on tomorrow's game at Gedling Town and no further.
May 2011
With a full squad to choose from Gresley manager Gary Norton will have to make a decision on who to start for tonight's crucial game at Holbrook Sports - 7.45pm
Gresley manager Gary Norton is hoping his side can wrap up the league title tomorrow at the Moat Ground against 4th placed Gedling Miners Welfare in what he knows will be a tough encounter.
