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Well, what can I say. It Tonight’s visitors Gresley
have the same points as us
was an emotional afternoon but have played one game
for me. A minutes silence more. With the quick
for my Dad, a bucket turnaround from Sunday to
collection from my family Tuesday it will be another
for Alzheimer’s Society and difficult game for us.
then a win for The Bulls.

It was a tough afternoon for us and With our continuation in the FA Cup
Stourport made us work for the our home game Vs Wisbech will
victory. After dominating the 1st half have to be re-arranged and as soon
we went behind to a good strike and as we know the date we will
trailed at half time. But goals from advertise it. Our reward is an away
Lynton Karkach and Brad Wells tie at Kettering Town on Sat 22
sealed our place in the next round. September.

We ran short of programmes on the I hope some of the fans at Sunday’s
day, something that rarely happens. game enjoyed it as much as I did
But we have ensured that those and will come back to watch The
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Rudy’s Thoughts

Good evening and welcome to all associated with

Gresley FC.

This game comes hot on the heels of Sunday’s great FA
Cup win against Stourport Swifts. Stourport were a big
well organised side and it took some time to break them
down. Even though they went in front we all believed we
could win the game and we were a little more clinical in

the 2nd half than the 1st.

Our reward is a trip to Evo-Stik Premier Division leaders
Kettering Town. Kettering have not lost a game or
dropped a point so far this season, so it will be a stern test

for us.

We will approach that game as we do all others in a
professional manner and look to progress.

Tonight it is back to league action and our opponents, “both sides will
Gresley, have made a similar start to us and both sides be looking to
will be looking to stamp their authority on the game. stamp their
Having watched them we will have a plan but will also authority on the
be mindful not to get complacent and after we have
done the hard work our quality can come through. game.”

We may need to shuffle the pack a little tonight, but
whoever comes in will know what is required of them.

Thank you all for your support, enjoy the
game and have a safe journey home.

Rudy Funk

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SUNDAY 9 SEPT 2018—EMERATES FA CUP 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND—Att: 213

Referee: Mr Gareth Davis Assistants: Mr Reece Scott & Mr Aidan Murphy
By Oliver Mooney

Bulls battle from behind to chances and frustration crept in.
beat spirited Stourport “We dropped our work rate and they took advantage
of that, I thought their front men caused us problems

in the first half.

“We always felt that we were in the game and we
had to reiterate that at half-time, telling them to keep
believing and keep working.”

Amongst many solid performers was debutant Jack
Broadhead, who made defending look all too easy at

times with an exceptional performance.

“Jack’s been brilliant for us,” said gaffer Rudy Funk,
“he’s been brilliant last weekend, he’s been brilliant

today and he is welcome in our ranks.

The AFC Mansfield management praised their side’s
response to a tough outing as the Bulls came from
behind to beat Midland Football League side
Stourport Swifts 2-1 in the FA Cup First Qualifying
Round, thanks to two crucial goals from forwards

Lynton Karkach and Brad Wells.

Assistant manager Mark Ward believed that
frustration caused problems for the heavily fancied
hosts in the first half, but their belief in themselves

carried them over the line.

“I think we got frustrated with ourselves,” said Ward,

“I do personally think that we were on top for 20 “He made some good interceptions today, at times
minutes or half an hour, we missed a couple of he won the ball and brought the ball out from the
back, so he is a great addition and he has played
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“Having said that, there were so many other guys
today who performed well and at times I think we’ve
played some decent stuff.”

The hosts controlled the game for the opening
stages but couldn’t make their chances count, with
Cameron Dear cutting in and firing just over the bar
before Jimmy Ghaichem’s low cross was headed
over by Jordan Annable from close range.

Stourport battled on, however, and four minutes after
forcing a terrific low save from Jason White the

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visitors took a shock lead over their higher-league recovery as it’s only one day’s rest, so we’ll need to pick
opponents, with full-back Ben Priest firing a rocket into the right squad for Gresley on Tuesday night,” said

the top corner of the net on 41 minutes. Mark Ward.

After the break, the Bulls shifted up a gear and after a AFC MANSFIELD: White, Marsden, Dudley
rocky few minutes were piling the pressure on
(Burton 61’), D’Laryea ©, Broadhead, Annable,
Stourport, eventually finding the breakthrough when top
-scorer Lynton Karkach clinically fired the ball past Zach Karkach, Buxton (Lindley 85’), Dear, B. Wells,
Jeacock into the bottom corner from inside the penalty Ghaichem.

area. Subs not used: Guest, Wall, Steers, Crosby.

STOURPORT SWIFTS: Jeacock, Hanson, Priest

(Molloy 79’), Misambo, Griffiths ©, Fulloway,
Downing (Phillips 79’), J. Hanson, MacPherson,

Canavan, M. Hanson (Danks 79’).

Subs not used: Platt, Parsons-Smith, Billingham.

Yellow cards: B. Wells (AFC Mansfield) 34’, J.
Hanson (Stourport Swifts) 86’, Danks (Stourport

Swifts) 90’+1.

Man-of-the-match: Jack Broadhead

Attendance: 213.

They may have left it late but the winner never JACK BROADHEAD
appeared to be in doubt, and Brad Wells won the tie in
style when he danced through the Swifts defence
before pummelling the ball home off the leg of Jeacock
to bring the crowd of 213 to their feet.

The Bulls now look onto a midweek fixture when they
return to league action, as they welcome Gresley to the
Forest Town Arena.

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THERE’S a saying at NLP Towers – every day he entertains us every week with his videos from

is Non-League Day! games and passion for his team.
But Saturday, October 13 is actually proper Non Pop star Olly Murs even appeared in one of

-League Day as football comes together to James’ vlogs recently when Witham took on
celebrate all that is great about this level of the Coggeshall Town, the Bostik club Murs is co-
game. owner of.

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familiar with NLD but hopefully there are new game, but about realising the football fix can

fans too only just discovering what Non-League also be found further down.
football is all about. Over the years we’ve seen all sorts of whacky
Conceived by QPR fan James Doe back in ways to mark the occasion from fancy dress to

2010, he wanted to spread the word after ferret racing. Clubs will often offer free or
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break, fans are encouraged to get out and watch entry.
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country, there is a decent game of football being who already love Non-League football.

played every weekend. Part of the charm is the intimate atmosphere,
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relegated into Non-League or follow the team on value for money. And this is a great chance for

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How about Dave Diaper at Sholing who has just coming weeks but make sure you keep an eye

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in the Hampshire Premier League and took to celebrate Non-League Day.
Wembley glory in the FA Vase? And if you have an idea yourself, why not let the

As well as managing the team, he’s also helped club know? After all, getting involved is what
run the club and led them up the Pyramid. Or makes Non-League so special. Just ask us at

what about The NLP’s current Fan of the Year, The NLP!
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Liam Marsden Cultured Right Back, ex Jack Broadhead Commanding centre half
pro at Mansfield Town, started his career at
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Harrogate Town, Frickley and confidence in the players
Scarborough Ath who he left around him.
to join The Bulls plus many
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Jimmy never stops running Mansfield Town and brings
although could improve his that professional attitude to
goal tally. His favourite every game he plays. A
saying is “Oh my God!”. great organizer and shot
stopper.
2nd spell for ‘Bucko’
having played most of the Jason kept 13 clean sheets in
2016/17 season at 42 appearances last season.
Rainworth MW. Jack of
all trades Phil has played No1 again this season and
in midfield, at full back exudes confidence to all
and even up front. Has a around him.
tremendous engine,
previously at Mansfield
Town and Arnold Town.
Currently holds the
record for club
appearances.

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Sunday’s
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AFC Mansfield were formed in 2012 the League Cup at Alfreton Town's ground but
with weary legs and still league games to play it
and have signed a 10 year deal to play at was a game too far for the club. After having
Forest Town Arena. two players sent off for 2nd bookable offences
The club joined the non-league pyramid in The AFC eventually conceded an injury time goal to
Central Midlands Football League. Clifton All Whites who lifted the cup after being
The club are a community club with the aim of runners-up last season, that as it turned out
giving something back to the community. The was an omen!
club’s nickname is ‘The Bulls’ and the original For the 2013-14 season the club entered the
management team were Micky Taylor, Doug FA Vase and were eventually knocked out in
Etches and Graeme Rodger. the 2nd Round by Step 5 side Huntingdon Town
AFC Mansfield competed on four fronts in the after a replay.
2012-13 season and came so close to winning The club further expanded by starting an U19
the lot in their first season. side and also taking on U7 boys, U10 boys,
Despite losing just 2 games all season and U11 boys, U15 boys and girls sides and an U16
amassing 176 goals for and just 20 against boys team for the 2013-14 season.
'The Bulls' had to settle for runners-up to The 2013-14 season bought more success,
Dronfield Town who put in an amazing league the 1st team were crowned CML North Division
run dropping just 5 points all season. Champions and completed the double with a
Better news came in the Notts Intermediate win over Thorne Colliery in The League
Cup where 'The Bulls' took the trophy with a 2- Challenge Cup. Once again the treble eluded
0 win at Eastwood Town's ground against them when they went down 2-1 to Bulwell FC in
Beeston AFC. This was AFC's first ever the Floodlit Cup Final.
silverware. Promotion was achieved when AFC Mansfield
were accepted into The ToolStation Northern
Counties East League for the 2014-15 season.
The club further extended its community based
teams and had 13 teams competing in the 2014
-15 season from U9’s to the 1st Team.
Having had Micky Taylor since formation the

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superb win in The Floodlit Cup Final at Sutton
Town's ground against a physical and
competitive Newark Town. 'The Bulls' ran out 4
-1 winners on the night and added another
trophy to the cabinet.
'The Bulls' were hoping to make it a treble with

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club were forced to look for another manager 2016-17 season and the club finished 7th in its

10 games into the season when Micky stepped 1st season at step 5. Manager Rudy Funk was

down. Dean Short was appointed with given an extension to his contract for another 2

promotion still the ultimate goal. 10 points seasons in January 2017. He and assistant

were dropped in 7 games and Short’s stay Mark Ward had recruited well for the coming

was, well, short. The directors of the club season and the anticipation was high.

secured the services of Rudy Funk midway 2017-18 started with The Bulls winning The

through the season. A creditable 7th place Toolstation Charity Cup, 3-2 away against

finish in their first season in the NCEL was Street FC from the Toolstation Western

achieved. A last 16 place in the FA Vase and a League.

Semi-Final place in the League Cup made it a Another great run in The FA Cup with The Bulls

good season for The Bulls. reaching the 3rd Qualifying round again.

The 2015-16 season began with an 11 game

unbeaten run in the league, promotion was the

priority and as the season went on any cup

competition took a back seat. Always in the

top 4 throughout the season a poor January

saw The Bulls drop 11 points and allowed

Hemsworth MW the chance to pull away. With

an automatic spot still to play for AFC

Mansfield went on an 11 game unbeaten run to

finish as they had started and claim the

promotion they had been planning for since the

first game of the season. Narrowly beaten by Conference side Boston

United in front of a record home crowd of 613.

Major drama at the end of the season, the club

thought it had been edged out of promotion on

goal difference after Pontefract and Pickering

were given an extra week to finish their fixtures

due to the appalling weather throughout the

season.

Everybody was gearing up for another season

in the NCEL when a week later The Bulls were

Manager Rudy Funk further strengthened the offered a place at Step 4 after Andover Town

squad for the club’s first season at step 5 and decided to drop out of that level.

everybody at the club were looking forward to Again, Rudy and Mark have prepared well for

the challenge. the coming season, the clubs 1st at Step 4 and

The 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA cup and the everybody is looking forward to new grounds

last 32 of The FA Vase were achieved in the and making new friends.

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Ellis Wall Signed from Clipstone Nick Guest Finished top goal scorer for
FC. Ellis is an attacking Hemsworth MW two seasons
Sponsored byJordan Annable midfielder who can pick Sponsored by Cameron Dear ago. Previous clubs include
a pass and works Goole AFC, Frickley Athletic
ADIE MOSES Lynton Karkach tirelessly for the team. JOHN JENKINS Jon D’Laryea and Farsley Celtic.
Previously at Staveley
Sponsored by MW. Another player Sponsored by Has a turn of pace and is
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BARRY COLEMAN last season but came STEVE DEAR
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MIKE ABBS Ex Mansfield Town, Derby
Youngster plucked from County and Boston Utd
the U18 and U21’s Youth team player and
squads where he has previously at Retford Utd and
been superb. A right Clipstone. Cameron is a
back with speed style pacey midfield player and
and a maturity beyond scored on his debut in The
his years. Converted to ToolStation Charity Cup for
centre half and never The Bulls. Looks a really
looked back. Has exciting player and
already made 82 established himself as a 1st
appearances for the club team regular last season.
with 46 last season.
Made 1 appearance for Man City
Talking of young players, against Arsenal after coming
Lynton was signed from through their youth academy.
Gainsborough Trinity Played 162 times for Mansfield
where he came through Town. Spells at Northwich
the youth set up. Has Victoria and Eastwood Town
already endeared himself followed before 97 appearances
to all at the club with his at Gainsborough. This was split
ability to turn and run at into two spells with 34 games at
defenders. Has a great North Ferriby Utd in-between.
turn of pace with two An extremely fit central midfield
good feet, popped up player who rarely gives the ball
with some important away. Will be starting his 3rd
goals last season. season with the club after
making 101 appearances so far.
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Bradley Wells Bradley signed from Kieran Wells A Prolific striker Kieran’s
league rivals Stamford, previous clubs include
Brad lists Gresley, Long Handsworth Parramore,
Eaton, Spalding, Belper Basford Utd and Stamford
and Gainsborough AFC.
Trinity as his previous
clubs. A character in the dressing
room and a terror to all
A tall dominant striker opposition defenses. Brother
who can play out wide of Bradley. Workrate 2nd to
as well as down the none.
middle. Brother of
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PETE CRAGGS the ground, one of the good in the air.
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the management to Brad will be looking to
bring to the club this cement a place in the starting
season. XI this season.

Tyrone Burton Nottingham based player, Experienced midfielder lists
recently at Carlton Town Sheffield FC, Ossett Albion,
and also played for Handsworth Parramore and
Arnold Town. Another Clipstone as previous clubs.
player looking to force his An industrious player with a
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Composed defender, mentality.
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PEN PICTURES Gary Norton team captain who retired from the
(Manager/ game in 2002 through injury. He
director) Now made one appearance in the

in his 20th season with the club Gary returned to the Football League Second Division

dugout in July for a second spell as manager. Originally for Burnley, coming on as a sub-

joined the club on the playing side in 1998 and took over stitute in the 4–3 win over Mac-

as Reserve Team manager in 2000 before taking over as clesfield Town on 28 March 1999. Appointed to the club’s

first team manager in 2003 where he remained as man- backroom staff in July.
ager until 2013 when he stepped down after 10 seasons
at the helm. Since then Gary has been on the club’s John Newall (Physio) – joined the club recently and has
board of directors. In his previous spell as manager Gary quickly settled down to life at the Moat Ground. Chester-
guided the club to a Derbyshire County Cup win in 2005 field based John is a highly rated physio with 28 years’
and the Northern Premier League first division play-off worth of experienced and is well known in non-league
final in 2006 narrowly losing to Kendall in the last minute.
circles.

Gary remained loyal to his beloved Gresley by remaining Jack Livesey (Goalkeeper) 17-year-old goalkeeper
with the club after the club reformed two levels lower at signed on a 3 month loan from Burton Albion. Jack joined
step 6 as Gresley F.C following the liquidation of Gresley Burton in January 2018 on a 3-year deal from Scottish
Rovers in 2009. After finishing runners up in the East side Partick Thistle and trains daily with the Brewers first
Midlands Counties league in 2010 Gary led the club to team. Had a brief spell on loan last season at Belper

back to back promotions winning both the East Midlands Town.
Counties title in 2011 and then the Midland Football
Alliance in 2012 to guide the club back to step 4. Ben Allsopp (Goalkeeper) Former Heather St Johns
youngster since 2015 where he made 112 appearances
Carl Slater (Assistant Manager) Former captain of the over 3 seasons and also won players player of the year

club who made his debut at the Moat Ground in Decem- for 2 seasons running. Joined Gresley this summer hop-
ber 2002. Carl had a brief spell away from the club in
ing to make the step up to Evo-Stik level.
2004/5 but returned and ended up making 229 appear-
ances for former club Gresley Rovers and over 100 as Matt Roome (Defender) local lad who has spent several
captain of reformed club Gresley FC following liquidation. seasons at the Moat ground during which time has estab-
Captained the side to the East Midland Counties league lished himself as one of the clubs most consistent per-
formers having made over 200 appearances for the club.
title in 2011 before leaving to Join Mickleover Sports.
Other clubs include Burton Albion, Shepshed Dynamo, Former Aston Villa trainee who played in the FA Youth
Eastwood Town, Heanor Town, Stapenhill (player / assis- cup semi-final in 2008. Also previously played for Mickle-
tant manager), Bardon Hill, Newhall United and Quorn. over Sports and Gloucester City.

Jamie Barrett (Player Coach / Captain / Defender) “Mr Kane Jellyman (Defender) Signed in the summer from
Gresley” is the clubs record appearance holder across South Normanton Athletic after impressing during a pre-
both Gresley Rovers and Gresley FC where he has made season trial. Whilst with South Normanton Kane won
over 640 appearances since 2002. Showed great loyalty promotion to the Midland Football League in 16/17 and
to the club having remained with the club through liquida- won the supporters player of the year last season. Kane
tion and demotion to step 6 and then back to back pro- is looking to make the step up to Evo-Stik football this
season and to establish himself this season as a regular
motions that saw the club return to step 4. Jamie has
become a firm favourite amongst the club’s supporters at this this level.

over the years and is renowned for his consistent level of Mark Branch (Defender) Vastly experienced defender
performance in a Gresley shirt. Now in his tenth season who has played over 600 games over steps two, three
with Gresley FC having spent several years playing for
previously club Gresley Rovers prior to liquidation. Ap- and four during his career. Was part of the Chasetown
side that reached to FA Cup 3rd round v Cardiff scoring in
pointed player coach this season.
the second round against Port Vale to help earn his side

John Williamson (Coach) – Former Burnley FC reserve a replay. Earned promotions with previous clubs
Chasetown and Hednesford Town and also played for

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Stafford Rangers, Bedworth and Romulus. and is a right sided midfielder who can also play right
back and left midfield.
Alby Lansdowne (Defender/Midfield) Another local
youngster who came through the club’s youth and re- Ryan King – exciting winger who can play either side of
serve team to make his first team debut in Jan 2016. the pitch as well as upfront. Local lad who is looking to
Moved to Join Mickleover sports for a brief spell before establish himself as a regular in the team at this level
then moving to Rocester. Returned to Gresley in the again in his 3rd spell with the club. Has made almost 50
summer and had an excellent pre-season and now appearances during his three spells. Other clubs include
looking to establish himself as a regular member of the Matlock Town, Belper Town and local side Stapenhill
team. FC.

Jake McIntosh (Defender) Former Burton Albion Acad- Martin Smyth – (Midfield/Forward) In his second spell

emy player who also played in Gresley’s youth and with the club having re-joined in the summer having

Reserve team. The locally based youngster makes the played last season with Rocester and latterly Heanor

step up to first team squad this season and hoping to Town. Hard working midfielder / forward who originally

make an impact at this level this season. signed for the club in August 2014 Martin made 94 ap-
pearances in his first spell scoring 20 goals. Other for-
Lucas Harrison (Defender/Midfield) another local player mer clubs include Mickleover Sports, Borrowash Victoria

who has had previous spells with Stapenhill FC and and Eastwood Town
Stafford Rangers. Originally signed for the club in 2013

and has had a few spells at the club over the last few Kieran O’Connell (Forward) another who makes a

years. Versatile player who can play in a number of return to the club after making 94 appearances in his

positions and is a favourite both on the terraces and in previous spell scoring 33 goals. Former clubs include

the dressing room. Stafford Rangers, Ilkeston Town, Micklelover sports,

Luke Morgan (Midfield) Summer signing from Mansfield Borrowash Vics and Belper Town. During his former
Town where he was part of the side that won the youth spell was Gresley’s players’ player of the year in 2014-
alliance title two seasons running. Prior to that Luke was 2015 season before suffering a serious knee injury in a
on Derby County’s books for a period. A young prospect pre-season friendly in July 2015 which meant he missed

who is very tidy on the ball and has an excellent range of the whole of the 2015-2016 season.

passing. Alex Steadman experienced Evo-Stik forward / attack-

Eric Graves (Midfield) Experienced central midfielder ing midfielder whose former clubs are Belper Town,
who returned to the club for a second spell during the Stafford Rangers and Mickleover Sports amongst oth-
summer. Originally joined the club in the summer of ers. Another who has returned to the club for a second
2013 from Belper Town and was previously at Mickleo- spell in the summer. Scored over 100 goals in the Evo-
ver Sports where he was instrumental in their promotion Stik league including 5 in one game for Gresley v
to the Evo-Stik Premier Division in 2010/2011. Former
Kidsgrove Athletic in his last spell.

clubs include Stoke City and Burton Albion as a young- Kane Lee (Forward) Former Derby County and Burton

ster, Hucknall Town, Coalville Town and Kidsgrove Albion youngster. Kane is a local lad and has come

Athletic and Rocester. Eric is comfortable anywhere through the club’s youth reserve team over the last 2

across the midfield and will be a great asset to the club seasons. Finished the Reserve League top scorer for

once more last season and now making the step up to the first team

Dexter Morris-Clarke (Midfield) Joined the club from squad for this season where he is looking to establish
Brocton a couple of seasons back. The Birmingham himself as a regular at this level.

based player is a combative, energetic and hardworking Callum Riddell (Winger/Forward) exiting local player

midfielder with a great engine and ability to get around previously with Rocester and Stapenhill FC. Previously

the pitch well breaking up play. Impressed during last made a handful of appearances for Gresley FC a few

season and always gives his all in every game. seasons back before leaving. Hoping to make an impact

Cameron Steele (Midfield) local player who joined in the for the club this time round and establish himself as a
summer. Cameron has previously played for Burton regular at this level.

Albion Academy, Halesowen Town and Belper Town

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Gresley FC was formed in 2009 defeat in early January if their
and enjoyed a very successful dreams were to be realised.
first season in the East Midlands
Counties League. The side, An amazing 20 game
managed by Gary Norton, unbeaten run with the final 8
finished as runners up and all victories saw Gresley
therefore narrowly missed out on crowned as champions and
promotion. promoted into the Midland
Football Alliance.
Gresley also enjoyed a long run in
the FA Vase by beating Season 2011-2012 saw
Spennymoor, Dawlish and Long another good run in the FA 
Buckby. The Dawlish tie in Vase reaching the last 16 and
particular will live long in the to top off a superb season
memory as the original tie was Gresley achieved a
abandoned in extra time and the remarkable back-to-back title
Moatmen won the replay in South success as they lifted the
Derbyshire on penalties. The Midland Football Alliance title
Vase run came to an end in front at their first attempt and
of the home fans in disappointing promotion to the Evo-Stik NPL
fashion at home to Whitehawk in Division One South.
the quarter-finals. The first season back at level
New Directors joined the club four was successful as
looking to turn the dream of Gresley settled into the
moving to a new stadium into a Division One South. Gresley
reality. finished just outside the top ten in
the league and reached the 3rd
Manager Gary Norton and his Qualifying round of the FA
assistant Martin Rowe invited Cup. At the end of the season
Martyn Rowntree to step up from joint manager Gary Norton
the reserves to become first team stepped down with Martin Rowe
coach. named as manager.

2010-2011 Gresley's second After losing their first two
season as a club and also their league fixtures of 2013-2014
second in the East Midlands and then an indifferent spell up to
Counties League saw another Christmas Gresley
good FA Vase run getting to the managed to stabilise
last 32 and then going one step their performances and
further from the previous season ended the season in a
by winning the league after an creditable 9th place.
exciting run-in. Being a few points
behind the leading contenders However, in both the FA
Gresley could not afford to slip up Cup and FA Trophy
again after an unexpected home Gresley had good runs
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forcing Conference South outfit position. Ricketts stood
Brackley Town to a replay after a down as manager and
good draw at St James Park in the former Leicester Nirvana
2nd Qualifying Round and in the manager Damion Beckford-
Trophy they took Conference Quailey appointed in the
Premier side Wrexham almost all close season.
the way in the First Round Proper
losing by the odd goal in three at Damion’s first season 2016-
the Racecourse Ground. 2017 started well but the
loss of three key players
In September 2014 Martin Rowe around Christmas time saw
resigned and his assistant Wayne his side struggle for the rest
Thornhill was appointed as first of the campaign finishing in
team manager at the end of 18th position.
October.
His second season, 2017-
Wayne, along with his assistants 2018 was not much better
Jamie Barrett and Russell Peel, but it ended in a
turned the season around and they disappointing manner when
finished in a creditable fifth place the manager, management
making the play-offs where they team and most of the
met Leek Town at Harrison Park players left the club with
who narrowly beat the Moatmen just four games remaining
by a single goal. An appearance in and the danger of being
the Derbyshire Senior Cup Final at relegated.
the home of Chesterfield FC
ended with Gresley as runners-up Former Moat boss Gary Norton
losing to Evo-Stik Premier side stepped in to steer the club to the
Matlock Town. end of a trying season and
using a mixture of reserve
At the beginning of September and youth team players
Wayne stepped down and Dave managed to keep the club in
Langston appointed as caretaker step 4 finishing 17th.
manager. In October Scott
Goodwin was appointed as Norton agreed to take on
manager with Jamie Barrett and the role of manager for
Gary Rickets as his assistants. season 2018-2019 and along with
assistant Carl Slater
After a run of defeats Scott was and player/coach
released and Gary Ricketts Jamie Barrett have
appointed as player/manager started to rebuild a
assisted by Jamie Barrett and side that hopefully be
Dave Langston. more competitive than
the last two seasons.
The 2015-2016 ended with
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Tuesday 11th September 2018
The Evo-Stik East Division
Kick-Off 7.45pm

Todays AFC MANSFIELD Vs GRESLEY FC
Officials
All Red All Blue
Referee JASON WHITE JAMIE BARRETT (C)
Mr LIAM MARSDEN JACK LIVESEY (GK)
MARK DUDLEY
Mark JON D’LARYEA (C) MATT ROOME
Tinsley JACK BROADHEAD KANE JELLYMAN
JORDAN ANNABLE
Assistants BRAD WELLS MARK BRANCH
PAT LINDLEY ALBY LANSDOWNE
Mr JIMMY GHAICHEM
Dave NICK GUEST JAKE MCINTOSH
Avinson CAMERON DEAR LUCAS HARRISON
KIERAN WELLS
& ELLIS WALL LUKE MORGAN
Mr LYNTON KARKACH ERIC GRAVES
Ian BRAD PEACE-MCDONALD DEXTER MORRIS-CLARKE
Ruddock JACK STEERS CAMERON STEELE
PHIL BUXTON MARTIN SMYTH
Next Home TYRONE BURTON KIERAN O’CONNELL
Game TOM CROSBY ALEX STEADMAN
LEAGUE
RUDY FUNK—MANAGER KANE LEE
TUESDAY MARK WARD—ASSISTANT CALLUM RIDDELL
SEPT 25 2018 GRAEME RODGER—COACH
JASON TRUSCOTT—PHYSIO BEN ALLSOPP
Vs
BELPER TOWN GARY NORTON—MANAGER
CARL SLATER—ASST. MANAGER
KO 7.45pm
JOHN WILLIAMSON—COACH
JOHN NEWHALL—PHYSIO

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