New 2011/12 Home Kit Launch

To commemorate Glossop North Ends 125th anniversary, next seasons home kit will be based on the kit worn by GNE in the First Division Season (1899/1900) - Black & White shirts with Black Shorts and Black socks.

The kit will be used for one season only prior to the club reverting back to their 'usual' colours of Blue and White.

If final approval can be reached in time the first "run out" for this kit will be at the League Cup Quarter Final match at home to New Mills on Monday.

Supporters replica shirts, in materials similar to those used in the late Victorian era, will be available in mid-May and can be ordered from the pie hut - orders can be taken at the match on Monday.

Details of souvenir merchandise celebrating Glossop North Ends 125th Anniversary will be announced in the coming weeks.

New Mills 1 GNE 1

This fantastic picture by Jim Lockwood sums up the Bank Holiday Monday experience at New Mills.

Great goal by Kiel, in front of the incredible GNE away support, brought a very well deserved draw against the League Champions.

We wouldn't say that we took over Church Lane but our presence was significant on what was their day really.

Just a word about the hardy dozen or so who followed in the footsteps of the three intrepid pioneers from last season and walked to Church Lane from Glossop - with a few stops on the way no doubt. Well done to all of the walkers and where are the photos?

Roll on next Monday at Surrey Street.

Quiz Night at The Friendship

Great turnout at a packed Friendship last night.

11 teams we think which was excelllent and a most enjoyable evening. Congratulations to the winning team.Thanks to all who came along and contributed to the evening.

Thanks also to all of the staff at The Friendship and a particular thank you to Mike Howard who set the quiz, read out the questions, provided the prizes and the food.

£75 was raised for club funds from the football cards sold on the night.

GNE 2 Winsford 1

GNE came away with the points thanks to 2 late goals, the 1st from Garry Kharas and the 2nd a stunning strike from substitute Danny Broome.

Supporters Player of the Year

As last season, this will be done by a vote.

Voting slips will be available from the turnstile at the home matches against Winsford United and Colne.

The award will be presented at the Presentation Evening on May 13th.

In order to make this as representative of the supporters as possible, please make sure that you vote.

Presentation Night - Further Info.

A few more details on this event which doubles up as the Supporters Club end-of-season Bash.

We can start arriving at the Cricket Club from 7.30 pm onwards. The presentation part of the evening will probably start at around 8.30 pm.

The numbers are restricted to 120 so we will have to control this by ticketing the event. Tickets will be available from any Supporters Club committee member at all remaining first team games and are priced at £2 each.

Each ticket is numbered and gives entry to a free raffle.

Please note that there will be no food at the event this year.

Should be a good night as always and we hope to see as many people as possible.

GNE advertise for new manager

A piece on the Vodkat League Website gives details on the clubs search for a new manager.

Applications are invited for the position of First Team Manager at Glossop North End AFC.

All applications, which should include a CV, should be made by e-mail to gnefc@hotmail.com or by post to Club Secretary Mr. Peter Hammond 15, Longmoor Road, Simmondley, Glossop, SK13 6NH.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 8th May.

Bootle 1 GNE 0

GNE suffered their first defeat under caretaker Terry Hincks, going down to a single goal defeat at Bootle.

Ashton Athletic 0 GNE 2

GNE got their 2nd win in 4 days with a comfortable 2-0 win at Ashton Athletic.

A Jay Gorton goal just before the break and an Alex Elliott strike mid way through the 2nd half gave Glossop the points.

First win for Terry

Last night saw the first win for the team under the guidance of Caretaker Manager Terry Hincks.

Following successive draws, the 1-0 victory away at Bacup Borough was well merited with an excellent team performance.

Well done to the team and Terry and, as the man himself might say, "keep the faith".

Presentation Night

The Football Club Presentation Night will be held at Glossop Cricket Club on Friday 13th May.

Details are not yet finalised but suggest that this is one for the diary and we will update the details when we have them.

Vodkat League Challenge Cup

Further information on the Vodakat League Cup for this season.

Vodkat League Cup Semi Finals

Glossop North End or New Mills v Wigan Robin Park or Atherton LR or Runcorn Town.

NOTE. If Glossop reach the semi final the tie will be reversed as their ground is not available after May 3rd.

Formby or Winsford United v AFC Blackpool or Irlam.

Ties to be played on Saturday 7th May Kick Off 3pm.

All to play for in this competition. It is unfortunate that should we beat New Mills on May 2nd then we will have to cede home advantage for the semi final. As most will know, this is due to the work on the new changing rooms/clubhouse which we really must start on May 3rd in order to be sure that everything will be completed in time for next season.

Reserves Division Cup Final

The Reserves Division Cup Final will be played on Tuesday 26th April

Ashton Athletic v Glossop North End to be played at Surrey Street with a 7-45 pm kick off.

This is the day after the first team match away at New Mills on Easter Monday and the day before the first team match at home to Colne.

This could well be a pivotal week in the fortunes of our Reserves this season as they play Padiham Reserves in a top-of-the-table league match on Saturday 30th April.

Your support for our excellent Reserves side would be appreciated.

Easter Quiz Night

The Supporters Club have arranged a Quiz Night to take place at The Friendship on Sunday April 24th. (Easter Sunday). It will be free to enter, and will be a general knowledge quiz with prizes for the winners. Many Thanks to Mike Howard for kindly staging this event and also donating the prizes.

Reserves reach another Cup Final

Congratulations to Glossop North End Reserves on reaching The Vodkat League Reserve Division Cup Final. A place in the final was sealed after a fine 4-1 victory away at Bootle.

They will face either Padiham or Ashton Athletic. The date and venue of the final is yet to be announced.

March Player of the Month, Jason Gorton

S.C. Player of the Month For March Jason Gorton recieves his award from acting S.C. Chairman Tim Barnett after the game against Rossendale Utd.

Jay Gorton wins GNE Player of the Month for March

Congratulations to Jay Gorton on becoming Glossop North Ends Player of the Month for March.

Jay will be presented with his award at Saturdays home game with Rossendale United.

Atherton LR 0 GNE 0

Terry Hincks spell as Caretaker Manager began tonight with a respectable 0-0 draw at Atherton LR.

More details to follow.

Football Fantime Interviews

Listen again to the comments of GNE Chairman Dave Atkinson and Caretaker manager Terry Hincks on this weeks Football Fantime.

Dave Atkinson
Terry Hincks

Steve Young Live on HPR Football Fantime

Recently departed manager Steve Young will be live in the Football Fantime studio tonight (Wednesday) with Ben Price.

As Ben says He’s live in the studio to give his side of the story and to answer any questions you have for him.

Fantime starts at 7pm and can be found on 106.4FM or 103.3FM or you can listen online by clicking the following link;

High Peak Radio

Whaley Bridge 2 GNE Reserves 1

Commiserations to the Reserves who lost 2-1 to Whaley Bridge in last nights Derbshire Divisional Cup Final.

New Clubhouse and Changing Room Plans Released

Below is a copy of the proposed layout of the new Glossop North End Clubhouse and Changing Rooms.

The new facility aims to provide;
Improved disabled access
40% bigger clubhouse
50% bigger changing rooms
Separate female official changing room
Improved First Aid facilities

Work will commence on Tuesday 3rd May and is estimated to take 8 weeks.

More details can be found on the Development Teams Website

Derbyshire Divisional Cup Final

Glossop North End Reserves play Whaley Bridge FC in the final of the Derbyshire Divisional Cup tonight. The game is being played at Church Lane, home of New Mills, and kicks off at 7.30pm.

Please note, there will be an entry fee charged at the game.

GNE Launch iPhone App

In what we believe is another first for a North West Counties Football Team, Glossop North End have now released an app for the iphone. The app is free to download from the itunes app store and includes feeds from Glossop North Ends main site as well as from the Supporters Club Blog and Twitter.

An Android version of the app is currently under development and should be available soon.

Many thanks to Phil (Powderedegg) for making this happen.

Terry Hincks takes over as GNE Caretaker Manager

Following the resignation of Manager Steve Young, his Assistant Terry Hincks has agreed to take on the role of Caretaker Manager until the end of the season.

Steve Young leaves GNE

Glossop North Ends Board of Directors have released the following statement;

The Board of Glossop North End AFC have today announced that Steve Young will not form part of the Club's plans for the 2011/12 season. After recent discussions, the Directors felt that the footballing side of the Club would benefit from a fresh outlook as The Hillmen look to move forward both on and off the pitch.

The Board would like to pay tribute to the contribution of Steve during the four years he has been manager at Surrey Street which included the never to be forgotten trip to Wembley in May 2009, bringing such excitement to the whole town.

The Board wishes Steve well in his future career in football management.

GNE v New Mills Commentary

Relive Glossops recent victory over arch rivals New Mills with this clip from HPR's Football Fantime;

GNE v New Mills