NEWS ARCHIVE

01/10/04 Queen of the South Cup Fixture

Dumfriesshire will see an exciting derby clash next Friday night (8th October, 2004 kick-off 7.45 pm) at Raydale Park as Gretna have been drawn to play local rivals Queen of the South in the second round of the SFA Youth Cup.

01/10/04 Team news for Stenhousemuir

Danny Lennon, Mick Galloway and Derek Townsley have all returned from injury and are available for selection for tomorrow's game at Ochilview (kick-off 3pm). Central defender David Holdsworth and striker Andy Smith are still on the treatment table.

29/09/04 Third Division Table

Bell's Scottish Third Division Table

P W D L F A pts
1. Peterhead 8 7 1 0 17 4 22
2. Gretna 8 6 1 1 22 7 19
3. Queens Park 8 4 2 2 18 10 14
4. Elgin 8 4 0 4 8 11 12
5. Stenhousemuir 8 3 2 3 16 6 11
6. Montrose 8 3 1 4 9 9 10
7. Albion 8 2 3 3 8 13 9
8. East Fife 8 2 2 4 5 14 8
9 Cowdenbeath 8 2 1 5 11 20 7
10. E. Stirling 8 0 1 7 5 25 1

27/09/04 Supporters travel to Stenhousemuir

Saturday 02 October. Coach leaving the Crescent, carlisle at 10.30, Raydale Park at 11.00 am.

26/09/04 Reserve Fixture at Raydale

Gretna Reserves play Ayr United Reserves at Raydale tonight in the Reserve League (west) kick off 7.30 pm. report

26/09/04 Gretna beat Elgin 3-0

David Bingham (2) and Kenny Deuchar netted as Gretna beat City 3-0 at Raydale on Saturday. Hot-shot Bingham also missed a penalty as Gretna dominated.

24/09/04 Team news for Elgin fixture

Boss Rowan Alexander has five players out injured for tomorrow's second v. third clash at Raydale. Derek Townsley, Andy Smith, Mick Galloway, Richard Prokas and David Holdsworth are all missing.

20/09/04 DEUCHAR HITS HAT-TRICK IN GREAT WIN

Kenny Deuchar hit a stunning hat-trick as Gretna beat East Fife 5-1 at Raydale on Saturday. David Bingham and an own goal were the other scorers.

15/09/04 GRETNA OUT OF BELL'S CUP

Gretna went down 3-0 at Falkirk in the Bell's Cup quarter-finals last night.

14/09/04 FALKIRK CUP TIE

Gretna play First Division high-flyers Falkirk in the quarter finals of the Bell's Cup tonight, 7.30pm kick off.

13/09/04 GILFILLAN NETS LATE LEVELLER

Sub Bryan Gilfillan hit a last gasp equaliser as gretna drew 1-1 at peterhead on Saturday.

07/09/04 FALKIRK GAME ALL-TICKET

Gretna's Bell's Cup quarter-final on Tuesday 14th September is ALL-TICKET. The club have 200 tickets available for the tie, priced at £12, £6 concessions and £3 for primary school children.

06/09/04 Reserves go down at St. Mirren

Gretna Reserves suffered their first reverse of the season with a 3-1 defeat at St. Mirren. brian Wake was on target for the Black & Whites. The Reserves are at home to Partick Thistle next Monday.

06/09/04 Smith & Bingham on target in win

Strikers Andy Smith and David Bingham scored in each half as Gretna beat Cowdenbeath 2-1 at Raydale Park on Saturday.

03/09/04 Cowdenbeath fixture

Cowdenbeath visit Raydale on Saturday 4th September for the second time in five days for a Bell's Scottish Third Division fixture, kick off 3pm.

02/09/04 Bell's Cup Draw

Gretna have been drawn away to First Division Falkirk in the Bell's Cup quarter-finals. The rest of the draw is as follows: Clyde v. Forfar Ath., Berwick Rangers v. St. Johnstone, Falkirk v. GRETNA, Ross County v. Partick Thistle. The ties will be played on Tuesday the 14th or Wednesday 15th September.

01/09/04 Gretna into Quarter-Finals

Gretna advanced into the Third Round of the Bell's Cup with a 1-0 win over Cowdenbeath at Raydale last night. Striker Andy Smith hit the winner five minutes before the break. The quarter final draw is made at Hampden at 11.00am on Thursday, 2nd September.

27/08/04 Gretna visit Hampden

Gretna are away to Queen's Park on Saturday in the league tomorrow, kick off 3pm. Boss Rowan Alexander only has Derek Townsley in doubt for selection.

24/08/04 Reserves win at Stranraer

The reserves got their title defence of the Reserve League (West) off to a great start with a 1-0 win at Dumfries & Galloway rivals Stranraer thanks to a headed goal from assistant manager David Irons.

23/08/04 Skelton strike maintains 100% record

A superb Gavin Skelton strike in the 46th minute maintained Gretna's 100% unbeaten league record as they beat Montrose 1-0 at Raydale.

20/08/04 Montrose visit Raydale

Montrose are the visitors at Raydale Park tomorrow in the Bell's Scottish Third Division, kick off 3pm.

18/08/04 Supersub sinks Gretna

Battling Gretna went down 1-0 at Second Division Morton last night to a 73rd minute strike from sub Paul Walker.

17/08/04 Cup clash at Morton

Gretna are in action in the re-arranged CIS Cup first round clash at Greenock Morton tonight. The winners will play Motherwell at home next Tuesday.

16/08/04 Gretna win at Firs Park

First half goals from Andy Aitken and Derek Townsley ensured three valuable points as Gretna won 2-1 at East Stirlingshire on Saturday.

13/08/04 TRAVEL TO EAST STIRLINGSHIRE

Gretna will hope to continue their bright start the season when they visit E. Stirling in the League tomorrow, kick off 3pm.

12/08/04 CIS CUP DRAW

The winners of the Gretna v. Greenock Morton First Round CIS Cup tie will have a mouthwatering draw against Terry Butcher's SPL side Motherwell at home in the second round of the CIS Cup on Tuesday August 24th. The Morton game has been rearranged for Tuesday 17th August.

10/08/04 MORTON GAME OFF

Following a pitch inspection, tonight's game at Greenock Morton is OFF.

09/08/04 Greenock Morton Cup-tie

Boss Rowan Alexander has a full squad available for selection for tomorrow night's CIS Cup tie at Cappielow, kick off 7.30pm. Supporters club mini bus leaving Gretna at 4.30pm.

09/08/04 Gretna hit six in Raydale romp

Gretna hit Albion Rovers for SIX in the league opener on Saturday. David Bingham (2), Mick Galloway, Andy Smith, Stephen Cosgrove and Kenny Deuchar were all on target in the 6-0 win.

05/08/04 Bell's Cup Draw

Gretna have been drawn at home to Cowdenbeath in the Second Round of the Bell's Challenge Cup on Tuesday 31st August, 7.45pm kick off.

03/08/04 Brooks on the BBC

BBC Scotland's 90 Minutes programme are keen to get some Gretna fans involved in the show which features Brooks Mileson as their main guest on the programme this evening.

They're looking for calls live into the Programme, emails and texts and you can even leave a message on our rant line that they could play in tomorrow or later in the week.

If you want to call the fans forum contact them on 0500 92 95 00
Text them on 80295
Or visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/90minutes/ and email them through the site.

90 Minutes…there's no substitute!

02/08/04 COMING SOON!!

The official club website is being completely redesigned and will be launched in due course.

02/08/04 Gretna win

Gretna beat Montrose 3-0 to progress into the Second Round of the Bell's Cup with goals from David Bingham, Andy Smith and Ryan Baldacchino.

26/07/04 Friendly results

Gretna went down to a late goal 1-0 at Wnitby and drew 0-0 with Tow Law on Saturday.

23/07/04 Travel to Whitby Town

A supporters club coach is leaving Gretna at 9.00am on Saturday morning. The club also has a side at Tow Law Town, both kick off 3pm.

23/07/04 Results

Gretna beat Kendal 1-0 last night with Bryan McBride netting. The youngsters drew 1-1 with Motherwell on Wednesday, while the seniors went down 3-0 to Airdrie United at Dalziel Park.

21/07/04 Alan Main signs

Vastly experienced 37-year-old former Dundee United and Scotland stopper Alan Main has joined Gretna as goalkeeper coach.

21/07/04 Results

Gretna beat Gala Fairydene 3-1 last night with Mick Galloway, Andy Smith and Ryan Baldacchino on target. In the other fixture, Gretna went down 3-1 at Workington Reds, with Richard Prokas netting a 25-yard screamer against his former club.

20/07/04 SQUADS

Squad for Gala Fairydene tonight (7.30 pm kick off) Montgomery, McQuilken, McGuffie, Galloway, Deuchar, Smith, Bingham, Aitken, Baldacchino, Cosgrove, Wake, Bell, McBride.

Squad for Workington Reds tonight (kick off 7.30) Summersgill, Birch, Skelton, Prokas, May, Stevens, Cohen, Eccles, Grainger, Cumersky, Gordon, Townsley, Bryan.

20/07/04 NEW FRIENDLY FIXTURE

Gretna will play Airdrie United away in a friendly TOMMORROW NIGHT, Wednesday 21st. Hugh Dallas is set to referee the fixture.

19/07/04 Weekend action

David Bingham, Ryan Baldacchino, Mick Galloway and Kenny Deuchar were all on-target as Gretna beat FC Shanghai 4-2 in Italy on Saturday. The unlucky youngsters went down 8-7 on penalties in their opening game of the Annan Tournament after drawing 0-0 with a strong Raith Rovers side. On Sunday they drew 1-1 with Annan, with trialist Patrick Cullan hitting the net, before again going down 4-1 on penalties.

16/07/04 Annan Tournament Squad

Gretna FC Squad (From) David Mathieson (Gk),Liam Little (Gk),Liam Patterson,Colin Spence,Jamie Bain,George Bonnar,Matthew Berkeley,Anthony Bryan, Daniel Dunglinson,Phillip Ellis,Edward Lambert,Martin McBride,Ross Murray,Martin Bell,Ian Cumersky,Danny Lennon. Colours: All-Black or All-Red.

First game v. Raith Rovers kick off 3pm.

16/07/04 Last night's result

Verona select 2 Gretna 2 Second half strikes from new-boy Kenny Deuchar and Ryan McGuffie earned Gretna a draw as they battled back from two goals down at half time in their first friendly in Italy. Hit-man Deuchar almost won it for Gretna, but his last minute strike was disallowed.

15/07/04 Squad to face Verona select

Tonight's squad to face a Verona select side is as follows : 1. Craig Summersgill. 2. Mark Birch. 3. Jamie McQuilken. 4. Steven Cosgrove. 5. Andy Aitken. 6. David Holdsworth. 7. Ryan McGuffie. 8. Gary Cohen. 9. Ian Stevens. 10. Brian Wake. 11. Gavin Skelton. SUBS: 12. Kenny Deuchar. 14. Wayne Gordon. 15. Richard Prokas. 16. Mark Eccles. 17. Kevin Montgomery (GK).

13/07/04 CIS Cup Draw

Gretna have been drawn away to Greenock Morton in the first round of the CIS Cup on Tuesday August 10th.

13/07/04 Annan Tournament

Gretna's young stars will defend the trophy won by the club last season in the Annan Tournament on Saturday 17th/Sunday 18th July against Annan Athletic, Raith Rovers and Stranraer.

13/07/04 Cam Boost

Reports from the club's pre-season tour in Italy suggest that Gretna top-gun Martin Cameron is progressing well and is 3-4 weeks ahead of schedule in his road to recovery from injury. The striker has undertaken some light running and continues to improve all the time. Gretna play a Verona select side in a friendly on the 15th and F.C. Shanghai on the 17th.

12/07/04 Thank You

Gretna Football Club would like to extend their sincere thanks on behalf of Lee Maddison to everyone who has wished him well. Your kind words, thoughts and gestures are very much appreciated and warmly recieved.

04/07/04 Training Begins

The squad have returned to full training today, joined by the new signings.

04/07/04 NEW KIT AVAILABLE NOW!!

New replica Gretna Nike home and away shirts are available from today. Sizes s,m,l,xl (short sleeved) mens £37 home and away. Youths m and l £30. Available at the club or by cheque payable to Gretna Football Club Ltd. Postage and packing £3.

01/07/04 Pre-season friendlies

The club are to play a number of pre-season friendlies in the coming month:

Workington (away) Tuesday 20th & Gala Fairydene (away) Tuesday 20th.

Kendal (away) Thursday 22nd (away).

Whitby Town (away) Saturday 24th & Tow Law Town (away) Saturday 24th.

Dalbeatie Star (away) Wednesday 28th.

29/06/04 PRE-SEASON TOURS

Gretna are jetting out to Italy for a pre-season tour between the 12th and 19th July. The club's Youth team are to play in a prestigious pre-season trip to the Czech Republic.

27/06/04 SUMMER SIGNINGS

Gretna have completed four exciting summer signings - midfielder David Bingham from First Division Champions Inverness Caledonian Thistle, strikers Andy Smith, from Clyde, and Kenny Duechar (Pre-contract agreement) from East Fife and defender Andy Aitken from local First Division rivals Queen of the South.

24/06/04 SEASON 2004/05 FIXTURES

The fixtures have been released for next season and are available on the fixtures page of the website. Gretna will open their league programme with a home fixture against Albion Rovers.

07/06/04 Bell's Challenge Cup draw

Gretna have been drawn at home to Montrose in the Bell's Cup on Saturday 31st July, kick off 3pm.

07/06/04 Pitch Redovelopment

The new playing surface at Raydale Park has been flattened and re-seeded, with a sprinkler system fitted.Grass is now starting to grow on the pitch.

07/06/04 SEASON TICKET PRICES 04/05

Season ticket prices remain this same as last season if purchased before Monday, 5th July. Adult (seating) £130 Concession (seating) £65.00 Adult (standing) £112 Concession (standing) £56. Thereafter, prices rise to Adult (seating) £135 Concession (seating) £67.50 Adult (standing) £117 Concession (standing) £58.50.

21/05/04 SMITH SIGNS

Gretna have boosted their firepower by signing Clyde striker Andy Smith. The vastly experienced 6'1" hitman has put pen to paper on a deal to bring him to Raydale Park from the First Division high-flyers who just missed out on promotion to the SPL by a point.

17/05/04 END OF SEASON AWARDS

Results from the club's end of season awards, held at the Queen's Hotel, Lockerbie on Saturday night, were as follows:

Young Player of Year: Colin Spence. Reserve Team player of year: Kyle May. Goal of the season: Mark Birch (at Stranraer). Top Goalscorer: Martin Cameron. Man of the Match award (Most MoM through season): Ryan Baldacchino. Sponsors Player of the year: Mick Galloway. Annandale Observer player of the year: David Irons. Players' player of the year: David Mathieson.

17/05/04 Gretna end season with draw at Hampden

Substitute Brian Wake headed in a late leveller as Gretna ended the season with a 1-1 draw at Queen's Park. Youngsters Craig Summersgill and Colin Spence made their first-team full debuts.

13/05/04 Derek Townsley named Bell's Player of the Month

Gretna goal-ace Derek Townsley's red-hot form has earned him the Bell's Scottish Third Division Player of the Month for April.
Townsley struck six times throughout month - heading the vital winner at promotion rivals Stirling Albion while suffering a stomach bug, hitting a hat-trick against East Stirlingshire and refusing the matchball as he claimed his second was 'iffy' and heading a double in a tremendous 4-1 win at Montrose.
The popular 31-year-old utility player has now hit the net nine times in 14 games since returning for his second spell at the Raydale Park club after appearing at Queen of the South, Oxford United and in the SPL with Motherwell and Hibernian.

10/05/04 Gretna win thriller

Gretna claimed third spot in the Bell's Scottish Third Division after winning an absolute cracker at Raydale Park against closest rivals Peterhead. First half goals from Mark Birch, Ryan Baldaccchino and Ian Stevens put Gretna firmly in the driving seat, but Peterhead hit back with two goals in a minute from Robbie Raeside and Martin Bavidge.

07/05/04 Team news for Peterhead game

David Holdsworth is fully fit and is expected to return to the squad to face 4th placed Peterhead at Raydale tommorrow (3pm kick off).

04/05/04 Stranraer clinch promotion

Gretna went down 3-2 at promotion rivals Stranraer on Saturday. The Stair Park side are now promoted and will contest the championship with Stirling at Forthbank at the weekend. Derek Townsley and Brian Wake (pen) were on target again for the black and whites.

30/04/04 Team News for Stranraer game

Skipper Mick Galloway and full-back Lee Maddison return from suspension to boost Gretna for the trip to Stranraer tommorrow (kick-off 3pm).

29/04/04 Stranraer Travel News

Supporters club luxury coach leaving the Cresent Carlisle at 10.30 am and Raydale Park at 11.00 am.

29/04/04 Reserves out of Cup

Gretna reserves crashed out of the South of Scotland Challenge Cup as they went down 3-1 at Threave last night. Kyle May was on target for Gretna.

29/04/04 RESERVES WIN RESERVE LEAGUE (WEST) !

Gretna reserves have won the Reserve League (West) title after a thumping 5-1 win up at Cliftonhill. Mick Galloway (2), Wayne Gordon (2) and Ryan McGuffie all hit the net to clinch the silverware.

27/04/04 Reserves Cup Tie

Gretna Reserves play Threave Rovers at Castle Douglas in the semi-final of the South of Scotland Challenge Cup on Wednesday night (28/04/04) with a 7.45 pm kick off.

26/04/04 Reserves Can Clinch Title

Gretna reserves are in action at Albion Rovers tommorow (Tuesday) night. A win from the fixture will win Gretna the Reserve League (West) at the first attempt.

26/04/04 Gretna romp home

Derek Townsley and Brian Wake both hit two each as Gretna won 4-1 at Links Park on Saturday. Townsley has now hit 9 goals in 9 starts for the club. Stranraer need just one point to win promotion after beating Cowdenbeath 1-0 on Saturday and Stirling need three to go up after a narrow 1-0 victory at Elgin.

23/04/04 Supporters Club travel to Montrose

Coach leaving the Cresent, Carlisle at 9.30am and 10.00am at Raydale Park.

23/04/04 Team news for Montrose game

Skipper Mick Galloway and full-back Lee Maddison are out through suspension. Danny Lennon is expected to deputise in the middle of the park, with Gavin Skelton slotting back into the defence for the clash at Links Park, Saturday 24th April, kick off 3pm.

22/04/04 Reserves move into semi-finals

Gretna reserves moved into the semi finals of the South of Scotland Challenge Cup after beating Annan Athletic 5-0 at Raydale last night. report

19/04/04 Reserves beat Falkirk

Gretna reserves took a huge step towards winning the Reserve League (west) with a 2-1 victory over closest rivals Falkirk. report

19/04/04 GALLOWAY NOMINATED

Gretna Skipper Mick Galloway has been nominated for the SPFA's prestigious Third Division Player of the Year Award. The awards dinner takes place at the Thistle Hotel, Glasgow on Sunday 25th April.

19/04/04 Townsley hits hat-trick

Derek Townsley hit a hat-trick as Gretna beat East Stirlingshire 5-1 on Saturday. Gretna are now just six points behind Stirling and eight behind leaders Stranraer.

16/04/04 Team News For East Stirling game

Striker Brian Wake will miss tommorrow's game (Raydale Park, 3pm kick off) through suspension. Defender David Holdsworth is also likely to be missing as he continues to work back to full fitness from his knee injury.

15/04/04 Reserve League (West) Fixture

The reserves will play Falkirk at Raydale Park on Monday 19th April, kick off 2pm.

14/04/04 Supporters Club End of Season Competition

The Supporters club are running an end of season competition. All you have to do is guess the TOTAL milage covered this season. The person with the closest guess will recieve a signed football by all the players. This competition is open to all and is free to enter. All guesses must be on an official entry form, which are available from any committee member, behind the bar on the ground or by contacting the football club.

13/04/04 Challenge Cup Fixture

Gretna Reserves have been drawn against local rivals Annan Athletic in the South of Scotland League challenge Cup 3rd round. The game takes place at Raydale on Wednesday, 21st April with a 7.00pm kick off. Winners go into the semi-finals.

13/04/04 GILFILLAN GOAL SINKS GRETNA

Despite dominating the game, a Bryan Gilfillan stike in the 70th minute sent Gretna crashing to a one-nil defeat at Raydale on Saturday. Stranraer and Stirling are now 8 points clear at the top of the table.

08/04/04 Player of the season

Gretna supporters club Player of the Season voting forms will be available from the 17th April and must be returned asap. The trophty will be presented before the last home game of the season 8th May v. Peterhead.

08/04/04 GRETNA v. COWDENBEATH

Full back Mark Birch will make his home return to the squad from injury in the fixture on Saturday, 10th April, kick off 3pm.

06/04/04 DIVISION THREE TABLE

Table
Team P W D L F A Pts
1. Stranraer 30 20 5 5 75 26 65
2. Stirling 30 19 6 5 61 21 63
3. Gretna 30 17 7 6 44 30 58
4. Peterhead 30 15 6 9 54 30 51
5. Cowdenbeath 30 13 9 8 41 28 48
6. Montrose 30 10 9 11 46 56 39
7. Queens Park 30 9 8 13 35 46 35
8. Albion R 30 10 4 16 51 59 34
9. Elgin C 30 5 6 19 43 83 21
10. E. Stirling 30 1 2 27 26 97 5

05/04/04 Gap Closed

Gretna have moved to within 5 points of promotion rivals Stirling Albion after beating the Binos 1-0 at Forthbank on Saturday. Stranraer have gone top of the table with 65 points, Stirling are in second on 63 and Gretna remain in third on 58 points with six games to play.

26/03/04 Team News For Albion Rovers

Boss Rowan Alexander has a full squad - his strongest of the season- to select from for tommorrow's trip to Albion Rovers. Cliftonhill, kick off 3pm. Supporters coach leaving Raydale at 12.00.

24/03/04 RESERVES STAY TOP OF TABLE

Gretna Reserves have gone six points clear at the top of the Reserve League (West) with three games to play after beating nearest rivals Falkirk 3-1 on Tueday night at Falkirk. Gary Cohen, Danny Lennon and Ian Stevens were on target for the black and whites.

19/03/04 Team News for Elgin City game

Boss Rowan Alexander has a full squad available for selection for the visit of Elgin to Raydale Park tommorrow, kick off 3pm.

12/03/04 HOLLYOAKS STARS AT RAYDALE PARK!!

Stars from TV's Hollyoaks show are to play a grand charity match at Raydale Park on Sunday 28th March (kick off 2 pm) against a Gretna All-Stars side. Former Manchester United ace Lee Sharpe and a number of former Gretna favourites including Paul O'Hagan, John Halpin (Ex-Celtic and Carlisle), Les and Willie Armstrong and favourites from South West Sound radio, Border TV and various other media players (!?!) are set to turn out. Tickets are priced at £4 adults and £1 concessions (Ground) and £5 + £2 (Stand). All proceeds to Charity. Come along and back a worthwhile cause while meeting some of your favourite stars from the small screen! Tickets available from the club and various outlets in the South West Sound radio area.

12/03/04 Team News for Stranraer Fixture

Boss Rowan Alexander has defenders Mark Birch and David Holdsworth out injured for tommorow's promotion clash at Raydale Park, kick off 3 pm.

08/02/04 Reserve League West fixture

The reserves are at home to Queen's Park tonight, kick off 7.30 pm.

02/03/04 Team News for Stirling Albion clash

There is a full squad available for selection for tonight's game against the league leaders, kick off 7.30pm, Raydale Park.

23/02/04 Reserve Fixture

The reserves are at home Ayr United reserves tonight, kick off 7.30 pm.

20/02/04 Team News for East Stirlingshire

Manager Rowan Alexander has a full squad available to select from for the trip to Firs Park.

19/02/04 Rearranged fixture

The postponed clash v. Stirling Albion at Raydale park has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, March 2nd, kick off 7.30pm.

19/02/04 Supporters Club travel to East Stirlingshire

Coach leaving the Cresent in Carlisle at 10.30am and Raydale Park at 11.00 am. Price £7 (approx.)

17/02/04 Reserve League Fixture

Gretna Reserves are playing Morton Reserves at Cappielow tonight, kick off 7.30pm.

12/02/04 Technical Problems

The website technical problems have been resolved and service should be resumed.

23/01/04 Team News for Cowdenbeath game

New signing Derek Townsley will go into the squad to face the Blue Brazil. Former Gretna winger Steven Skinner will line up for the home team after being signed up by boss Keith Wright last week.

22/01/04 Supporters Club travel to Cowdenbeath

Coach leaving the Cresent in Carlisle at 10.30am and Raydale Park at 11.00 am. Price £7.

19/01/04 Derek Townsley signs

Former Raydale favourite Derek Townsley has signed for Gretna. The ex-Carlisle, Queen of the South,Motherwell, Hibs and Oxford ace put pen to paper on a three-and-a-half year deal.

15/01/04 Patterson receives International Call-Up

Dumfries schoolboy Liam Patterson has been selected for the 16-man Scottish Schools FA under-18 International squad. The squad will face the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England in International friendlies to be played in February, March and April. Gretna FC Director of Youth Football Leigh Manson said:"Obviously, we're delighted for Liam. He comes in and trains with us once a week from his school, so we really appreciate that. It's brilliant to see him getting the recognition that he deserves."

15/01/04 Team News for Queen's Park game

Striker Martin Cameron played 90 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Clyde in midweek and netted in the 1-1 draw. The 12-goal hit-man could return to the squad. Midfield ace Danny Lennon could also feature in the game at some point. Brian Wake is boss Rowan Alexander's only injury concern.

12/01/04 Manager of the Month

Congratulations to boss Rowan Alexander who was awarded with the Bell's Manager of the Month award for December today. It is the second time that Rowan has scooped the award, having won it in the clubs first month in Scottish football last season as we stormed to the top of the Third Division with three wins and a draw.

09/01/04 Team News For Clyde Tie

Striker Martin Cameron has recovered from his thigh injury and is available for selection, as are Danny Lennon and Mark Eccles. Brian Wake is out after he suffered a knee injury in a friendly against Darlington during mid-week.

05/01/04 Supporters Club travel to Clyde

Coach leaving the Cresent in Carlisle at 11.30am and Raydale Park at 12.00 noon. Price £7.

05/01/04 Ticket Prices for Tennent's Cup

Prices for the Tennent's Scottish Cup Third Round at Clyde on Saturday, 10th January (kick-off 3pm) are as follows: £11 adults and £7 concessions (all-seated.)

21/12/03 HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Happy Christmas to all our supporters from the players, directors, coaches and staff at Gretna FC.

21/12/03 Tennent's Cup Third Round Draw

Gretna have been drawn away to First Division Clyde in the Third Round of the Tennent's Scottish Cup. We make the trip to Broadwood on Saturday, 10th January, 2004. Alan Kernaghan's boys knocked Gretna out of the Cup at the Third Round stage last season with a 2-1 win at Raydale.

18/12/03 Team News For Stenhousemuir tie

Striker Martin Cameron could return to the squad for the Tennent's Cup Second Round tie against Stenhousemuir at Raydale on Saturday 20th December (kick-off 3pm). Danny Lennon played 70 minutes for the Reserves on Wednesday night as he works his way back to full fitness.

11/12/03 Supporters Club travel to Montrose

Coach leaving the Cresent in Carlisle at 9.00am and Raydale Park at 9.30am.

05/12/03 Team News For Stirling Albion game

Gretna travel to table-topping Stirling's Forthbank Stadium tommorrow (3 pm kick-off) with a full squad available for selection apart from midfielder Danny Lennon.

04/12/03 Supporters Club Travel to Stirling Albion

Coach leaving the Cresent in Carlisle at 10.30am and Raydale Park at 11.00 am. Price £7.

01/12/03 Re-arranged Cowdenbeath fixture

Gretna's Third Division fixture against Cowdenbeath has been re-arranged for Tuesday, 2nd December with an 8pm kick off. Saturday's game was abandoned after 18 minutes due to adverse weather conditions.

27/11/03 Team News For Cowdenbeath Game

It's third v. fourth at Raydale on Saturday, 29th November, kick off 3pm, as the Blue Brazil make their first ever visit. Boss Rowan has no further injury worries than Danny Lennon and has a full squad to select from.

21/11/03 Team News For Dumbarton Tie

David Irons and Gary Cohen have recovered from slight knocks and are available for selection. Danny Lennon is out.

20/11/03 Gretna Reserves to play Sunderland

Gretna reserves are to play a Sunderland Academy side at Raydale on Sunday, 23rd November, kick off 4 pm. Admmitance free! Why not visit the world famous market and catch a great game at Raydale too!!

14/11/03 Gretna to open Windscale FC floodlights CORRECTION

Gretna are to send a strong squad down to Windscale for a friendly fixture to open the Wearside League outfit's new floodlights on WEDNESDAY, 19th November, kick off 7.30 pm.

13/11/03 Supporters Club Travel to Albion Rovers

Gretna supporters club are putting on a coach to travel to Coatbridge for the Albion Rovers game (Friday 14th November kick-off 7.30pm). Departs The Cresent, Carlisle 5.00pm and Raydale 5.30 pm - cost between £5-£7.

13/11/03 Team News For Albion Rovers game

Mark Eccles has recovered from the flu, giving Manager Rowan Alexander a full squad to select from.

13/11/03 Tennet's Cup Ticket Prices

Ticket Prices for the Tennent's Scottish Cup First Round tie versus Dumbarton on Saturday 22nd November at Raydale are as follows:Seating Adults £9 Concessions £4.50. Standing Adults £8 Concessions £4.

07/11/03 Team News For Elgin City game

Winger Mark Eccles is missing after picking up a flu bug, and David Holdsworth faces a late fitness test on a slight ankle problem. Former Scotland and Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram is expected to play for City.

29/10/03 Supporters Club Travel to Queens Park

Gretna supporters club are putting on a coach for Saturday's trip to Hampden Park. Departs 11.30 am from the Cresent in Carlisle and 12.00 noon from Raydale Park. Cost between £5 - £7 dependent on numbers, which are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment! Contact Mark Hampson or Richard Wharton via the club for details.

28/10/03 Gretna draw Dumbarton in Tennent's Scottish Cup

Gretna have been drawn at home to Second Division Dumbarton in the First Round of the Tennent's Scottish Cup. The tie is to be played on Saturday November 22nd. Full Draw as follows:

Forfar v. East Fife, Elgin v. Peterhead, GRETNA v. Dumbarton, Montrose v. Albion Rovers, Stirling Albion v. Queens Park, Spartans v. Buckie Thistle, Cowdenbeath v. Edinburgh City, Clachnacuddin v. Stranraer.

If Gretna beat Dumbarton, they will face Stenhousemuir, again at Raydale Park, in the Second Round. Second Round ties to be played Saturday December 20th.

SECOND ROUND DRAW: Inverurie Loco Works v. Airdrie United, Montrose or Albion Rovers v. Threave Rovers, Elgin or Peterhead v. Forfar or East Fife, East Stirling v. Cowdenbeath or Edinburgh City, Morton v. Vale of Leithen, Clachnacuddin or Stranraer v. Hamilton, Alloa v. Spartans or Buckie Thistle, GRETNA or Dumbarton v. Stenhousemuir, Stirling Albion or Queens Park v. Arbroath, Berwick Rangers v. Huntly.