2025 NOVEMBER / DEC
THE GREYTON POST
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Roses hit the ground running with unbeaten start to the season T he Greyton Roses Football Club have made a flying start to their new season with two wins and a draw to top the Hollywoodbets Regional League standings, after three games. players continue to be key members of our squad,” the coach explained. “It helped to balance the young team we had with some more experienced heads. “This time we have signed some incredibly talented young players, mostly from Trevor Kramer
another local team Barcelona FC. Coach Sithandiwe Matshandu has also joined us from Barcelona, and he has made a real impact at the club already.” Kramer felt it was a testament to the rise of football in Greyton that his side are able to field such a competitive squad. “There are a number of really talented teams in Greyton, including the formidable White Stars FC, as well as Madiba Park FC and Legends FC, all run by amazing people and all providing a platform for players to play and express themselves,” he said. The problem though is that the cost for most local teams to join the league is prohibitive. The Roses rely on sponsorships, fundraising and the sale of t-shirts to keep their dreams alive. “This season Dupps Transport and the Black Sheep Restaurant helped us to buy tracksuits for the players, while the Greyton
In a repeat of the scoreline of the club’s first ever competitive match, back in 2023, the Roses secured their first three points of the new campaign with a 5-0 victory over newly promoted Eleven Masters, from Riviersonderend. A hard-fought 1-0 win over experienced campaigners Blackpool then preceded a thrilling 3-3 draw away to Villiersdorp Spurs last time out. The team’s early season form has come as no surprise to head coach Trevor Kramer, who admits to spending the off-season obsessively planning and preparing, and ultimately rebuilding his team by turning to the local community, for the second time in the club’s short history. “Ahead of our first season in the league in 2023, we joined forces with local team Rising Stars and won promotion, and those
Post supplied us with some much-needed balls, and we recently held a fantastic fundraiser in the form of a Quiz Night at Potters Restaurant, that will go to some of our transport costs,” added the coach. “I am personally truly grateful and thankful to everyone who has been part of our amazing journey, it is only with the support of Greyton that keeps our players active!” The Roses have two games at home before the Christmas break, on Saturday 2 November against Matatiel and on Sunday 16 November against Standards and would love your support! If you would like to help support the Roses as they navigate their 2025/26 season,
please get in touch with Adam on 082 884 6345 or 074 318 7259.
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We meet every SUNDAY at 9.30 am at the Dutch Reformed Church Hall Next to the tennis courts, Cnr Main/West St 083 679 4690
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