Pre-Season starts July 1st

The new season gets a step closer on Thursday with the start of pre-season training.

If it follows the pattern of previous years, the players will meet at the ground before 'jogging' up to Cemetery Road for their first full session.

July 1st should also see the start of player registrations (if the paperwork has arrived) so we should start getting confirmation of who has stayed, arrived and left.

Rick Bailey joins Woodley Sports

The NonLeagueDaily are reporting that Rick Bailey has signed for Woodley Sports and will play in the Evo-Stik League Division One North for next season.

Gareth McClelland, manager of Woodley Sports, has secured the signing of Rick Bailey from under the noses of several other rival teams.
Bailey was part of the Glossop North End side that reached the FA Vase Final and was named Hillmen supporters` player of the year for 2009/10.
He had held talks with a number of clubs, including Curzon Ashton, but signed for Woodley after holding talks with the management.
Bailey said he appreciates what the club is looking to achieve and is really looking forward to the season ahead.

The Supporters Clibs best wishes go to Rick for a successful season ahead.

NWCFL Presentation Night

GNE Chairman Dave Atkinson attended last Saturdays Annual NWCFL Presentation night and collected 2 awards on behalf of the Reserves.


League Fixtures Secretary John Reid presents Dave with the Reserve Division Runners-Up trophy.

League Fixtures Secretary John Reid presents Dave with the Reserve Division Cup.

More details and photo's of all the presentations can be found on the NWCFL Website

Vodkat League Cup Draw

The draw for the Vodkat League Challenge Cup took place following the league AGM in Blackpool last Saturday.





Saturday 9 October 2010
Vodkat League Challenge Cup Round 1
Abbey Hey v Irlam
AFC Blackpool v Rochdale Town
AFC Darwen v Ashton Town
AFC Liverpool v Runcorn Town
Atherton Colls v Ashton Athletic
Cheadle Town v Chadderton
Daisy Hill v Oldham Boro
Leek CSOB v West Didsbury & Chorlton
Norton United v Holker Old Boys
Wigan RP v Eccleshall

Saturday 6 November 2010
Vodkat League Challenge Cup Round 2
AFC Liverpool or Runcorn Town v Congleton Town
Alsager Town v St Helens Town
Atherton Colls or Ashton Ash v AFC Blackpool or Rochdale Town
Atherton L.R v Silsden
Bacup Borough v Cheadle Town or Chadderton
Barnoldswick Town v Abbey Hey or Irlam
Bootle v Runcorn Linnets
Glossop North End v Colne
Maine Road v Winsford United
Nelson v AFC Darwen or Ashton Town
New Mills v Flixton
Norton United or Holker Old Boys v Wigan Robin Park or Eccleshall
Padiham v Formby
Ramsbottom Utd v Daisy Hill or Oldham Boro
Squires Gate v Rossendale United
Stone Dominoes v Leek CSOB or West Didsbury

Steve Brackenridge joins GNE

Finally, news of a player who may be joining GNE rather than leaving - midfielder Steve Brackenridge.

Steve is already well known by many at the club, both from his time with Glossop Juniors and through his company Peak Active Sports. His previous clubs include Macclesfield Town, Hyde Utd and Mossley but more recently he has played in the NWCFL for Salford City and New Mills.

Hopefully, confirmation will follow shortly.

Steve Young's talking £££'s again....

GNE Manager Steve Young has once again been discussing the clubs finances with the local press.

This weeks Glossop Advertiser quotes Steve saying "The wage cut will be looked at after 15 or 20 games next season, and if the board feels we aren’t challenging for the title, they’re going to cut it again. They initially gave us a figure to work with which myself and Terry thought was totally unreasonable, so they came back with an increased figure – but they’ll look at it part-way through the season. That’s something that a lot of the clubs in our league do if they don’t feel they’re going to challenge for honours."

No further information has yet been provided as to how the club will raise the funds required to meet the increased budget, should GNE get off to flyer.

And there's more...

Rumours suggest another player is about to leave GNE having been offered the chance to play a couple of steps higher in the pyramid. More details will be posted as we get confirmation, or hear the rumour from a different source!!

Vodkat League Constitution 2010-11

The constitution of the League for season 2010-11 will be discussed at the League AGM on Saturday 19th June.

The following Club applications have been received and all are recommended by the Management Committee for Membership of the League for season 2010/11. However, all are subject to Football Association clarification.

Rossendale United (Step 4) - Relegated from the Northern Premier League
Chester * - Recommended by The Football Association to be placed at Step 5
A.F.C. Darwen ** (Step 7) - West Lancashire League
Runcorn Town ** (Step 7) - West Cheshire League
West Didsbury & Chorlton *** - Manchester League

In order for Chester* to be placed at Step 5, The Football Association are required to approve an increase in numbers of the Premier Division for one season to 23 Clubs and also approve the relegation of 3 Clubs at the end of season 2010/11.

If this is a recommendation the Member Clubs will be required to decide by a vote as to whether to increase the Premier Division to 23 Clubs for one season and relegate 3 Clubs at the end of season 2010/11.

If this is an instruction of The Football Association no vote will be required.

In the event of any such vote proving no, Chester* would be placed in the First Division.

A.F.C. Darwen** and Runcorn Town** are current Members of the Step 7 Division of their respective Leagues, but have not finished in a promotion position, so automatic promotion is not applicable. Both League's have notified The Football Association of their support for the Clubs promotion to the NWCFL. The Football Association have notified that they also are happy to support their promotion to the NWCFL. Both Clubs have passed the minimum entry criteria.

West Didsbury & Chorlton*** are not currently in the Step 7 Division of the Manchester League. The Football Association have not received any such confirmation from the Manchester League. The Club would be required to produce confirmation of planning permission, funding and contract completion date for the erection of floodlights. These items would be required prior to the Annual General Meeting as per National League System Regulations.

Their application may be subject to the Club submitting an appeal to the Football Association.

John Deal, Secretary, The Vodkat League

Constitution of the League Season 2010/11 (Subject to confirmation)

Premier Division (22 or 23)

Alsager Town
Atherton L.R.
Bacup Borough
Barnoldswick Town
Bootle
Chester *
Colne
Congleton Town
Flixton
Formby
Glossop North End
Maine Road
Nelson
New Mills
Padiham
Ramsbottom United
Rossendale United
Runcorn Linnets
Silsden
Squires Gate
St Helens Town
Stone Dominoes
Winsford United

First Division (17, 19, 20 or 21)

Abbey Hey
AFC Blackpool
AFC Darwen **
AFC Liverpool
Ashton Athletic
Ashton Town
Atherton Collieries
Chadderton
Cheadle Town
Chester *
Daisy Hill
Eccleshall
Holker Old Boys
Irlam
Leek CSOB
Norton United
Oldham Boro
Rochdale Town
Runcorn Town **
West Didsbury & Chorlton ***
Wigan Robin Park

Reserve Division (12)

AFC Liverpool
Ashton Athletic
Ashton Town
Barnoldswick Town
Bootle
Cheadle Town
Daisy Hill
Glossop North End
Irlam
New Mills
Padiham
Wigan Robin Park

Is Danny Next?

There is a possibility GNE may be losing captain Danny Yates next season

Danny's work commitments may be taking him down to London, which will be a massive blow. Since returning from Trafford Danny has been an ever present in the side and took over the captains responsibilities last season. He was awarded the Players Player of the Year Award and he just missed out on the Supporters Award.

More news will be posted as we get it.

Adrian Priestley resigns as a GNE Director

Disappointingly, Adrian Priestley has resigned his post as Director of Glossop North End.

'I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have helped and supported me throughout my time as a Glossop North End Director.'

'May I also say that it has been an honour and a privilege to have served this great Football Club, for so many years and it goes without saying that I wish the Club every possible success for the future and all those connected with it.'

Although Adrian has talked about quitting the board for some time it is shame it has come about following disagreements with the team management. He deserved much better.

His resignation does give the club a big problem. The board are now down to only 4 members and they will struggle to meet their responsibilities unless numbers are increased.

Bailey and Young to leave GNE

High Peak Radio have confirmed that the club have reached agreement with Steve Young on his playing budget for the 2010/11 season.

They are also reporting Rick Bailey, Dave Young and Martin Parker are leaving GNE but this should not come as a surprise. Most people expected Rick and Dave to be looking elsewhere as they both believe they could hold down a spot at a higher level and had intimated that last season was going to be their last. The news about Martin going to FC United broke last week.
We look forward to seeing who will be brought in to fill the gaps.