Today's total raised is to be confirmed but is close to the £7500 total which takes the total to over £60000 with more yet to do. Well done to all, it's amazing what you've done for
@Baz3183
and family.
Brilliant that all
@GresleyFC
players donated their expenses this week. With chairman and board adding to it we've seen £1200 added to the collection. Well done 👍👍👍👍
Today is the day of Gallys funeral. We send love to Theresa, paige and all of his friends and family. No words right now can explain what's happened but as a club and community we are here for every one of you ❤️
Nearly 500 of you in the ground, drama aplenty, some special guests and a local lad wins the match in front off Gallys family and friends ❤️❤️❤️
This isn't just Tuesday night football...
Away from football but much more important, the latest update from
@Baz3183
about Leanne is highly encouraging with huge reductions in the tumors at the last check. We continue to keep Mr Gresley and family in our thoughts as they fight this battle.
Hearing from the boss that the predicted final total is £8976.70 from today. With two collections left from our friends at
@CoalvilleTownFC
and
@ShepshedDynamo
that means we can add another 10,000 to the justgiving link and take them over 65k. Truly amazing
5-0 down but there's bigger forces in play here. A team of locals answering the call when others bottled it. Only two over 23s. Many teenagers who want this opportunity. This is not the end, it's the beginning.
And then there was one match to decide it all. 32 games unbeaten for Gresley but this one is going to be the toughest challenge yet as we attempt to spoil the long eaton party. Be there, be loud and get behind the lads again!
We're sad to hear of the passing of young Ryan Evans aged just 18. Somebody who was close to a lot of our younger lads who are having drinks in his honour after their final u18 match in the clubhouse. If his untimely passing affects you make sure you talk to somebody ❤️
Congratulations to
@Baz3183
and Leanne on the birth of Beau Hudson Barrett. One battle is won with your beautiful son and we now unite with you behind her cancer treatment. Our legend now needs us.
#family
Unfortunately I have to bring the sad news that regular Gresley fan Richard Mason sadly lost his battle with illness this morning. All at the SC send condolences to Ben, Jessica,
@olijmason
and brother in law
@aidysharp72
and sister Zoe. A friendly and great lad will be missed.
We are devastated to learn that our hero and legend
@Baz3183
lost his hero, wife Leanne after a valiant fight against cancer yesterday. Everyone connected with the SC and Gresley in general send their love and prayers to the Barrett and Dunbar families 💔💔💔💔
We can offer sincere congratulations to long time gresley fan &
@gresleyreserves
co-boss
@richjarvis10
who along with wife Vicky has welcomed Isla Ruby Jarvis into the world last week. Mum & Baby are doing well and she's expected to be taller than him in 18 months time.
What a man. What a personality. We bid farewell to the legend that is the Fennel. Thank you for the saves, the laughs, and showing the world that midgets can be goalkeepers if they have 7ft centre halves. Our keeper ❤️
An update on the Dave Hackett collection. After the day today, there is a total from the collection of £2850 for Macmillan. This is a brilliant amount for 3 days worth of fundraising, so from all at the SC, thank you for helping a guy very dear to us.
It is with great sadness to learn today of the passing of our first team player Jack Gallagher.
"Gally" had been with our reserves for a number of seasons before recently breaking into the first team squad.
Thoughts are with the Hackett family on the first anniversary of the tragic loss of the man who inspired generations of local footballers. As a club we miss you dearly, Dave ❤️
Tomorrow's match sponsors are the Hackett family, in memory of our beloved Dave. It's somehow 2 years since we lost the man who inspired so many to play football.
Update on Rick from Saturday. He's improved much from the help and is getting the best treatment available. It turns out that the unknown operator of the Defib was the father of on loan coalville winger Oliver Bassett. We send thanks to him.
Final cuts this week before marking out. The biggest rest our beloved moat pitch has had in a lifetime. Great work from all involved to get it to this ❤️⚽
Clean sheet on debut at this level having never played step five before
Third of the brothers to represent Gresley senior sides
Lives backing onto the Moat ground
Empties pockets. Keys, mobile phone and Coventry United strikers
Take a bow, Ben Hammerton
We will be holding a minutes applause on Saturday before the match with
@CleeTownFC
in memory of Richard Mason. Please join us in celebrating a great bloke
@olijmason
we'll also raise a glass to him.
All of us at the SC and wider rovers community send our heartfelt love to our eternal skipper
@Baz3183
and family after the tragic loss of his father John “Jasper” to cancer. Words can’t describe what hell that disease has caused you all, stay strong mate ❤️
They may not have taken the title but they’ve broken records, patched up and given their all, to all of the players, families and fans thank you. To
@Abbo9966
and his staff thank you for bringing the good times back. WE ARE GOING UP
Would like to take this opportunity to thank Damian and his lads for leaving with half a job done. Without that we would never have got the wholesale changes that will make us stronger now and going forward. We have our club back and everyone is reinvigorated.
#together
Please give a warm welcome to
@JVKing7
who joins us from Shepshed Dynamo and will go straight into the squad for selection tomorrow.
Unfortunately Lewis Fenney and Dexter Dudley-Toole have both left the club. Fenney has joined Coleshill, with Dex looking for a fresh opportunity
@amjonno
@NonLeagueNews
@mattyhughes22
We've raised over 50k in the last week for our skipper & record appearance holders wife who has terminal lung cancer at 31 & just gave birth. Some rival clubs have been so generous too, the power of NL family is brilliant.
A massive thanks to
@Astevo1975
@CoalvilleTownFC
and chairman Glyn Renocks who've collected another £300 for
@Baz3183
and Leanne which Glyn has very generously doubled to £600. Huge respect. We will be looking to reciprocate for Courtney Wildin on boxing Day at
@lborodynamofc
We travel tomorrow to
@Holbeach_UtdFC
for what is the end of a very emotional week off the pitch. Thoughts are with all of Gallys family and friends and we aim to keep our run going and honour him. If you're travelling make some noise for him and help the lads ❤️
#forGally
Next Saturday on
#nonleagueday
we honour our dearly loved Dave Hackett. There will be a minutes applause, wreath laid in the centre circle pre kick off and the unveiling of the newly named Dave Hackett media box, after a place he spent so much time. Please come and join us.
Safe journey to all Rovers fans heading to Skegness today. Biggest away numbers in a long time, stay safe, please respect our hosts and have a good time. Let’s make some noise for the Promoted boys!
We at the SC are saddened to learn of the passing of asst manager
@stableslate81
sister. The thoughts of us all are with their family. Let's win this for Slates today
#family
All at Gresley Rovers send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends at this sad time.
As a SC we know many of the players past and present and if any of you have been affected please make sure you talk either to a friend, stranger etc and know that you're not alone.
Game ON! If you only do one thing today, when you enter the ground knock on the groundsman hut and shake the hand of the hard working volunteers who've given their time and expense to get the pitch playable today. The unsung heroes of our club
It's an away win from Gresley to take them up a place. Fantastic effort led by
@albylansdowne96
and
@jakemcintosh15
and everyone played their roles. Tight at the end but decision making improving.
It’s with great sadness that we report that local football coach, bob barsby has passed away. Working alongside the late great Dave Hackett he tirelessly gave his time and passion to local youngsters over many years. He will be missed but not forgotten for his contributions.
Yeah, sex is okay but have you ever been 3-0 down on 85 minutes in your cup final and come back to 3-3, take it to extra time then win on penalties?
@gresleyreserves
#MoatStanbul
Gresley and the youth teams will both travel to play
@QuornAFC
on July 14th to celebrate the life of Ryan Evans who tragically died this week. With all proceeds to support a charity of his families choice let's make this a big gate 👍
It's thank you and good luck to
@CallumHawkins99
who has represented us with dignity and imo improved massively as a player in his spell. Potential to be a good football league Keeper but if it doesn't work out give us a call. My player of the season.
Derby left you deflated? Burton got you bummed? Reconnect with your local non league team as Norton
@stableslate81
and
@Baz3183
bring the good times back. Let's enjoy it again!
As you may have seen,
@GavinHurren
has stepped down as manager. Whilst results didn't match performance and expectation we always found him a good bloke to work with and send him and his family best wishes going forward.
Meet the staff part one. Dan Crane. League experience with Rushden and diamonds, masses of step 2 and 3 experience at Hednesford, Alvechurch and Bedworth. Dan will help coach the young Gresley goalkeepers at all ages and brings a wealth of experience to us.
Unfortunately I Have to bring the news that one of the longest standing Gresley Fans, Doreen Fox is unwell in hospital. A regular for over 60 years, her commitment is commendable. We send best wishes to her & husband Tony and sincerely hope she recovers and is back up soon. ❤️
323 at the match yesterday which was higher than some step 3 and many step 4 crowds from our former leagues. A fantastic effort which is much appreciated by the players and management and we can't wait to see you all soon! The next two Saturdays are both home matches.
Brilliant to see so many traveling fans too, outnumbering the home fans and giving the lads the support and determination. Different class to travel in these numbers especially given the last 2 years 👏👏👏
Local quartet set to remain with Rovers….. absolutely delighted that local players, Lucas Harrison, Alby Lansdowne, Kane Lee and James Harrison are all set to remain with Rovers for 22/23 following positive discussions with the manager.
The SC want to place on record our thanks and respect to
@todorov2011
and
@richjarvis10
for their immense contributions to
@gresleyreserves
we welcome Ricky's appointment as replacement and will work with him going forward to help realise his goals.
For all those outsiders who have slagged us off for the weakened side we were forced to play at short notice one of those lads who gave their all faces a long spell out with ruptured ankle ligaments. Respect to Connor Ward 👏👏👏 hope you're back soon
Just to inform next week's opponents
@CleeTownFC
that we can't afford the petrol to send a spy ahead of next week's match so if you'd leave your managers notes on a bench at midday next week that'd be appreciated!
#spygate
In the last 11 matches it's 10 wins and 1 draw.
7 outstanding efforts today.
A team working hard for each other and the fans.
And a skipper on 🔥 6 in 6
@ryan_seal_1
End of 2018 awards
Most goals for Gresley teams. Kane Lee
Best goal Kane Lee Vs Alvechurch reserves
Most sunbed time accumulated Kane Lee
Most youthful parent Kane Lee
Scores a goal or two and is better than me or you?
@kaneJL
What a result. Goal of the season from Spruce, hard working shift from everyone but great debuts too from Jon Letford and Dom Perkins. Big trip midweek then a huge one next Saturday to join us for
Conditions were bad yesterday but once again you turned up in numbers, more than twice the amount than at our title rivals local derby. South Derbyshire you are fantastic!
Great crowd yesterday, both long eaton and anstey were at home and we got their numbers combined plus 100 on top. This seasons average is nearly 350, more than 100 more than the last few seasons.
Good to see
@cameron_steele7
commit for the season. Another lad who went away & has earned his chance. Luke Morgan & Ben Allsop also join. Trial tonight for local footballer
@CallumRiddell
Take the chance lad!
I'm very saddened to bring the news that Nicola Morgan-Dingley, Sister-in-Law to Matty and Daughter in-law to Doreen has lost her tragic cancer battle aged just 38. All of us send our love to the Dingley/Morgan families and the funeral will be 21/6 at 3pm with wake at Clubhouse
I've had confirmation from Mark that next weekends
@GresleyFC
home match vs
@SpaldingUnited
will be FREE entry for current & former members of all the armed forces as a show of respect to their sacrifices for the country which deserve to be recognised. 3pm 3rd Nov DE11 7RE
Saturday 12th March
The irresistible force take on the unmovable object as unbeaten in league since 2020 Long Eaton put their impressive record on the line at a gresley side unbeaten since the opening day of the season.
Your amazing support would be very gratefully received.