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Details: Category: Club News; Last Updated: 04 December 2024

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Godmanchester Rovers Fc currently field 3 Senior sides (1st team taking part in the United Counties UCL Premier South League, Reserves taking part in the United Counties UCL Reserve League and our Under 18's in the Thurlow Nunn Youth League West Division.

Seb Hayes is the 1st team Manager, Paul France is the 1st team Assistant Manager.

Trafford Hudson and Gary Baillie are joint Reserves team Managers, David Stevens and Tony Tagg are joint Managers of our U18's

Also playing under the Godmanchester Town FC banner is our youth section with 20 teams (Under 7 to Under 17), We also have a Ladies and Girls section with 4 teams.

Our Twitter Account is @GoddyRoversFC, Senior Facebook is here and our Youth Facebook here

Details: Category: Club News; Last Updated: 19 April 2025

We are delighted to finally get the green light on the funding for the 3G pitch. It has been a long time coming and I am sure many thought it would never happen. Lots of hard work and help from partners at Hunts FA and Huntingdonshire District Council finally paid off when the Football Foundation signed off the project last month. The last major hurdle was overcome last week when an archaeology investigation showed no signs of any findings of interest.

We are now working with colleagues at the Football Foundation and the main contractor to ensure all other planning conditions are met before the actual work can begin. The aim is for the pitch to be open ready for the 2025/26 season. It is a massive step forward for the club for the development of our own youth and senior teams, as well as being a huge asset for the Huntingdonshire District with the other all weather pitches being at capacity in the peak season.

However the exciting developments off the pitch do not stop with the 3G as we are planning and delivering other improvements on and off the pitch over the summer months ready for the challenges of next season. We are looking forward to the 1st team bouncing back from the disappointment of relegation, whilst the reserves, youth and ladies sections continue their excellent progress, and the U18s embark on another journey with their new management set up.

We will post more details of the further developments as they come to fruition over the coming weeks.Thanks to all the supporters for their commitment this season and we are looking forward to seeing you refreshed and ready to cheer on the youth, ladies and senior players again next year.

Details: Category: Club News; Last Updated: 11 September 2024

We have recently submitted a Planning Application to install a 3G Pitch at Bearscroft.

If successful the pitch will be installed, with floodlighting on the rear training pitches.

For more information please visit the Huntingdonshire Planning Portal

Details: Category: Club News; Last Updated: 30 July 2024

We had a nice visit from the mayor of Godmanchester for todays home match to open the 2024/25 season 💙⚽️💙 Mayor Alan Hooker thank you from all the committee for attending todays match Alan 💙⚽️💙 Hunts FA United Counties Football League

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Details: Category: Club News; Last Updated: 30 July 2024

Our U18’s squad is still looking to add new players to the team, get in contact asap if you are interested in playing U18 floodlight midweek football 💙⚽️💙 Hunts FA

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Details: Category: Club News; Last Updated: 28 July 2024

Ollie Drake announced his departure from the Thurlow Nunn Premier League side this morning.

Ollie leaves Goddy sitting mid-table in the League in what has been a heavily disrupted season due to the current global pandemic.

He has been at the helm at the David Wilson Homes Stadium since 2017 and overseen one of the most successful periods in the Club’s history.

Ollie delivered thanks to Chairman Karly Hurst and the Committee for giving him the chance to manage the Step 5 outfit following a successful time at Hardwick FC in the Kershaw Premier League.

Ollie said: "I have made a very conscious decision to step down as Godmanchester Rovers manager with immediate effect. This is not something I have taken lightly, however, I feel it is the right time to ensure the club has the opportunity to find a replacement ahead of the proposed re-start of the season on the 9th January.”

The Club would like to thank Ollie for all his efforts and commitment throughout his time at Bearscroft, in particular, our cup double-winning season and during these uncertain times of the COVID pandemic.

Karly Hurst said “ Ollie is one of a few good young managers, whom we at Goddy have been fortunate to have to manage the team over the last four seasons. I wish to thank him for all his efforts. I fully understand the tough decision that he has had to make and I would like to wish him every success in his future.

Details: Category: Club News; Last Updated: 28 July 2024

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Help Grassroots Football Survive

A message from our chairman Karly Hurst

"I would like to thank everyone who has contributed so far, with this support we are receiving it gives me great encouragement to know that the Rovers through these unprecedented times will come through and be a stronger club in the community and to carry on giving youngsters the opportunities to come and enjoy football at the David Wilson homes ground I would also like to thank all our committee,manager, staff, players and our fantastic supporters for last season and look forward to seeing you all next season Please all keep safe, Karly Hurst"

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Like many other football clubs up and down our country, the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic is hitting Godmanchester Rovers hard. Income has reduced to zero whilst expenses such as utility bills, ground maintenance, insurance and certifications still need to be paid.

"Some clubs may not survive this crisis, but we are determined to emerge from it in the best possible state. We are pulling out all the stops to ensure we can be there when matches resume, and continue the incredible success we have had with our youth, U18’s, Reserves and First Team structures."

Godmanchester Rovers FC is asking whether you could assist by donating as much as you can afford to help the club get through this challenging period and continue the great work we have had to temporarily abandon. Whether you are a dedicated Goddy fan or simply supportive of what we are trying to achieve, any size donation would be much appreciated.

"Godmanchester Rovers is an important part of the local community and a destination for many on a Saturday afternoon where we see parents with young children who enjoy the youth set up come and watch the first team in action. The club has a fantastic support from this community and beyond, and we want to make sure it survives and continue to thrive in bringing our national game to local boys, girls and adults in the future."

In addition, if your donation is of £10 or more, and you leave your details when you donate, we will give you free admission to our next home league match, whenever that may be.

This fundraising initiative will be open until the 31st May 2020 (or when the target is reached) when we hope to understand further the implications of the COVID-19 virus on non-league football.

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Details: Category: Club News; Last Updated: 28 July 2024

EMIRATES F.A CUP – EXTRA PRELIMINARY ROUND

O.N CHENECKS (1) 2 v GODMANCHESTER ROVERS (1) 3

Chenecks; Burrows 8 Diamond 88

Godmanchester; Hall 32 Munro 63 Dawkin 78

A decent crowd turned out at Billing Road despite the almost torrential rain that decided to drench everyone half an hour before the kick-off and was to continue right up until the 60th minute mark.

The game kicked-off in pouring rain and Godmanchester were quick to settle with Jack Chandler causing problems down the right channel. They had got the ball into the box a few times in the early stages with Chandler’s whipped ball skidding across the face of goal just ahead of James Hall’s slide the most dangerous. On 8 minutes though Chenecks finally mounted an attack and good play in the box on the right saw a low ball played across keeper Niall Conroy and Nathan Burrows slid in to turn the ball home from less than a yard out. Against the run of play but Chenecks were one-up.

Full Match Report at theucl.co.uk