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