Congleton chase Kelvin Lugsden

According to the 'This is Staffordshire' website Congleton Town have put 7 days notice in on GNE captain Kelvin Lugsden.

CONGLETON Town are keen to add Glossop North End defender Kelvin Lugsden to their ranks.

Congleton have put in an official notice of approach for the Glossop skipper, and joint boss Anthony Buckle is confident of completing the signing.

Buckle. pictured below, said: "Kelvin actually made contact with our striker Andy Hurst to make it known he would be keen to join us."

Buckle sees Lugsden as a useful addition to the squad. He explained: "When we played at Glossop three games ago Kelvin was their best player.

UPDATE: Kelvin has today announced he has no intention of leaving for Congleton and is staying at Glossop.

GNE 2 St Helens Town 4

Another game, another different starting XI, another poor performance and another defeat.

Glossop started with the their 3 new signings and the game was effectively over after just 10 minutes. Both goals were gifted to The Saints as GNE played like a side that had never seen each other before, which may well have been the case.

Garry Kharas scored right at the start of the 2nd half to give The Hillmen some hope but more defensive gaffs handed the visitors an easy win.

Rob Brocklehurst joins GNE

Although not yet confirmed by the club, we believe Maine Road midfielder Rob Brocklehurst has joined GNE.

Rob scored the winning free kick for Maine Road when we played them earlier this month.

UPDATE: Robs signing has now been confirmed along with Rob Hartshorne, and Glossop Old Boy Steve Heaton!

Jamie Kay released by GNE

Steve Young has today confirmed that Jamie Kay has left the football club.

Joint GNE/SC Statement

Following a few small incidents during the course of the game at Blackstones last Saturday the officials of the football club and the supporters club have issued the following joint statement. To keep this in perspective, these are 'internal' issues we have been raised from within the club and this is not a response to any complaint from Blackstones.

As usual the Hillmen fans were in excellent voice at Blackstones last Saturday and gave the team great support during the game. We are very fortunate to have a set of supporters that enjoy travelling together in such numbers, and this is really appreciated by the club.

That said, on Saturday there were a few things that crossed the line between good natured high jinks and what is reasonable, and it is felt that these should be brought to attention to prevent them happening again.

All fans are reminded that in order to provide a side worth supporting, the management work very hard and take the game very seriously so that the team performs to the best of their ability. Therefore, the dressing rooms and dug-out areas are sacrosanct, completely out of bounds for spectators, and no supporter should attempt to enter these areas.

We would also ask that when travelling in such numbers, we respect our hosts. We are visitors to their home, and like to leave a positive impression on each and every place we go to, so that they would be happy to have us back. This means treating their clubhouse and fittings how we would expect them to treat ours.

In addition, although we may dislike the rule about not drinking outside of the clubhouse area, it is a legal requirement that this is the case. Supporters have said on many occasions that we do not like the presence of heavy handed stewards, so we shouldn’t give clubs the excuse to employ them. Please ensure that no drinks are taken beyond the clubhouse boundaries, which for the avoidance of doubt, usually means out of the doors.

Over the last couple of years we have become the best supported club in the Vodkat league, with a reputation of having the best supporters. Let’s keep it that way.

GNE 3 Blackstones 1 (aet)

Glossop North End stumbled into the next round of the FA Vase with a 3-1 victory over Blackstones.

After a dull 1st half that wasn't helped by Jamie Kaye missing a penalty, Blackstones took the lead 10 minutes in to the 2nd. Then, with Glossop looking out of it and The Trenches getting restless, new signing Anthony Dorney levelled with a clever back heel to take the game into extra time.

After an uneventful 1st 15 minutes, and with penalties looming, Adam Oakes broke through the middle and calmly slotted the ball under keeper to make it 2-1. Blackstones chased an equaliser and left gaps at the back which Johnny Hussain exploited in the last minute to make it 3-1, a scoreline which flattered GNE.

Glossop will now face Gedling Town away in the 1st round proper on Saturday 2nd October.

Blue Bonnet Podcast 4

The 4th 'Blue Bonnet Podcast' has now been uploaded and is available by clicking the link on the left hand side of the page.

As usual, if you want to get in touch with Nick and Tim with suggestions or feedback they can be reached at the following email address:

bluebonnetpodcast@gmail.com

Older podcasts are now also available by clicking the links on the left.

Blackstones 0 GNE 0

A patched up Glossop side survived the long trip to Lincolnshire and a poor pitch to bring 'The Stones' back to Surrey Street for a replay.

The day didn't start well when GNE's 2 new signings from Mossley failed to turn up for the coach.

Injuries and work commitments meant GNE started with Clarke and Birch as fullbacks and Gorton slotting in alongside Lugsden at centre half. Although not fully fit, Brackenridge started the game in midfield.

Things got worse in the warm up when Trucca broke down and we were left with 2 subs, Lavian Tom and a tired looking Adam Oakes. Adam hadn't been selected in the original squad but was drafted in when the Mossley players went awol. He couldn't meet the coach in time so had to make his own way down and, just to make things more interesting, he had a puncture on the way!

Glossop started well but soon lost Steve Brack to his injury and he was replaced by Oakes - which was probably only fair after the effort he had made to get there!

The game itself was poor, with very few chances created by either side. The only highlight was Kharas hitting the post midway through the 1st half and overall a draw was a fair result.

The replay will be at Surrey Street this coming Wednesday, kick off 7.45

FA Vase draw - 1st round proper

If Glossop North End get past Blackstones this weekend they will have another away trip in the first round proper where they will face the winners of Graham St Prims and Gedling Town.

Both teams play in the East Midlands Counties League, a step 6 league, and the game will be played on Saturday the 2nd October.

UPDATE: Gedling Town beat Graham St Prims 2-1 on Saturday.

GNE release Glyn Barker

We understand Glyn Barker has today been released by Glossop North End.

Is Glyn a one-off or the first of many??

Congleton 1 GNE 1

A much improved display by Glossop saw them become the first team this season to take points off Congleton.

The team showed 8 changes to the one that started Saturdays game against Mossley and included midfielder Dan Browne back in a GNE shirt.

Both goals came in a couple of minutes mid way through the 2nd half, an excellent David Morris lob cancelled out minutes later by yet another own goal.

Overall a much better display from the Hillmen who now have something to take into Saturdays Vase match with Blackstones.

Dan Browne returns to GNE

Following his failure to break into the FC Utd squad this season, Dan Browne has returned to Glossop North End.

Dan joined GNE towards the back end of last season and impressed in his short time at the club.

He will go straight into the squad for Tuesday nights game with Congleton.

Blue Bonnet Podcast 3

The 3rd 'Blue Bonnet Podcast' has now been uploaded and is available by clicking the link on the left hand side of the page.

As usual, if you want to get in touch with Nick and Tim with suggestions or feedback they can be reached at the following email address:

bluebonnetpodcast@gmail.com

Older podcasts are now also available by clicking the links on the left.

GNE 0 Mossley 4

Glossops season hit a new low today with a dreadful performance against Mossley in the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round.

Manager Steve Young tried another different starting XI, this time Danny Yates returning as captain (!!) at centre half, Steve Brackenridge returned from injury and Stuart Williams was back in net.

Not surprisingly, Glossops players began like they'd never seen each other before and Mossley dominated. An own goal from Danny Yates gave them the lead which they doubled a few minutes later. Glossop hung on till half time but the game was already over.

The 2nd half followed the pattern of the 1st, meaning it was all Mossley. It finished 4-0, a scoreline which didn't flatter the Evo-Stick side.

Christmas Party

This years Supporters Club Christmas Party will be held in the Glossop North End clubhouse on Saturday 4th December.

As well as live entertainment we will have our resident DJ and will again be providing a selection of hot food.

Admittance is by ticket only and this year these have been reduced to £5 for members and £7.50 for non-members. Tickets will be strictly limited and will be available from the first home game in October.

After the success of last years event we expect this event to sell out quickly so please plan on getting your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Football Fantime - Listen Again

Listen to Steve Youngs thoughts on Glossops defeat at Maine Road by clicking the link below.

HPR Interview

Maine Rd 2 GNE 1

Another lacklustre performance saw GNE slip to their 3rd consecutive away league defeat, although they did at least manage an away league goal!

Maine Rd started the brighter and had 2 chances to take the lead inside the 1st minute! Unfortunately, it was no great surprise when they took the lead on 10 minutes, a lead they could easily have added to before the break. The talking point of the 1st half was an awful challenge by Trucca which somehow, thankfully, failed to do serious damage to his Maine Rd opponent - it would have been a straight red 99 times out of 100 but tonight it was just yellow.

The 2nd half continued much as the 1st with McIlwaine making good saves and the woodwork stopping the rest. Then, with most people looking elsewhere, GNE levelled! After breaking up an attack the keeper went to kick the ball upfield but, as the ball came out of the keepers hands, Barker nipped in to nick it and roll it into an empty net.

Just as we thought the hard work had been done and Glossop were going to get something out of the game, in the very last minute GNE conceded a free kick around 30 yards out. Sure enough, it was buried into the bottom right corner and Maine Rd, deservedly, took all 3 points.

Hey, there's always Saturday...

Transport to Blackstones FC (FA Vase)

The Supporters Club are arranging transport to GNE's FA Vase tie with Blackstones FC on Saturday, September 18th. We are doing this on the basis of a shared coach with the management and players and have 28 seats available.

We expect the cost to be around £10 per person but this will be confirmed aong with departure times in the next few days.

22 of the 28 seats are already taken so if you are interested please reserve your place on the coach by leaving your name on the thread on the messageboard.

Blue Bonnet Podcast 2

The 2nd 'Blue Bonnet Podcast' has now been uploaded and is available by clicking the link on the left hand side of the page.

As usual, if you want to get in touch with Nick and Tim with suggestions or feedback they can be reached at the following email address:

bluebonnetpodcast@gmail.com

MS Fundraiser

The game with Squires Gate at Surrey Street on Saturday saw £900 raised for the Supporters Club chosen charity, Buxton & Glossop Friends Fighting MS.

Many thanks to everybody who helped make the day happen and to everybody who gave so generously.

GNE 1 Squires Gate 1

Despite taking the lead in a league game for the first time this season, Glossop were held to a 1-1 draw by Squires Gate on Saturday.

With Glossop riding their luck in the first half, the teams went in all square at the break.

Glossop started the 2nd half brightly and took the lead when Garry Kharas headed home an excellent Alex Elliot cross on 53 minutes. Squires Gate came back strongly and got their deserved equaliser 7 minutes from time.

A fair result.

Saturdays game was used as a fund-raiser for Buxton and Glossop Friends Fighting MS and details of the amount raised will follow.

It's Orange Saturday!

The club have announced that Glossop's home game with Squires Gate this coming Saturday will be used as a fundraiser for the Supporters Club chosen charity, Buxton and Glossop Friends Fighting MS.

The fundraising group was formed in August 2009 following thediscovery that the Supporters Club Vice Chairman, Tim Barnett, had been diagnosed with MS. The aim of the fundraising group is to raise as much money as possible to be sent ultimately to the MS Society to help fund their work in combating this debilitating condition.

Tim has expressed his personal thanks to all at Glossop North End who have made the event possible. He said: "On the day of the match we will be doing bucket collections, selling wristbands, football cards and half time raffle tickets. In addition, the Glossop North End team will warm-up in specially commissioned MS charity t-shirts and I will have a signed commemorative orange ball to be auctioned at the match".

In addition, all monies raised from the sponsorship of the match, the ball and one off programme adverts will be handed over to the MS.

GNE 3 St Helens 1 (FA Cup)

Glossop progressed through to the first qualifying round of this seasons FA Cup with a hard fought win over St Helens.

Trailing 1-0 deep into injury time, Glyn Barker poked home his first goal for the club and took the game into extra time.

Alex Elliot scored with an unstoppable shot from outside the box in the 2nd half of extra time and Adam Oakes made it safe from the penalty spot shortly after.

Glossop now have a home tie against Mossley from the Evo-Stick North in the next round on Saturday, September 11th.

Player of the Month - August

Congratulations to Kelvin Lugsden on becoming the Supporters Clubs Player of the Month for August.

Kelvin was presented with his award prior to Wednesday nights game with St Helens.