Solid As A 'Rock' - 1st September

'Rocks' Prepare for 'Bourne' Local Derby - 26th August

A seven day approach has been made to Winterbourne United by The Rocks for keeper Tom Sheppard, however timescales are likely to dictate that he will not gain clearance in time for the Bank Holiday fixture, Ben Rose is in America working for the week, Rob Dent stands by to deputise.

After last Saturday’s impressive debut, defender Jonathon Peacock has committed himself to the Rocks for the remainder of the season.

Barry Granger reports a full squad for the coming local derby with Winterbourne with the exception of defender Adam Keslake who is on holiday. Danny Thorpe returns to the squad after missing the Launton victory due to a wedding. Mark Totterdell will play, although the pending birth of his child my dictate this happening, Rob Cave returns after injury .

Squad : Rob Dent, Danny Thorpe, Jon Peacock, Ross Irwin, Nathan Irwin, Rob Cave, Mark Viner, Marc Hughes, Ollie Clarke, Mark Totterdell, Luke Davidson, Jimmy Potts, Marcus Taylor, Dave Legg, James Willott

Rocks Re-Sign Peacock - 24th August

Tytherington Rocks have re signed experienced defender/midfield player Jon Peacock to give a more solid edge to their defence after the recent lapses against Cricklade Town.

Jon made his debut, deputising for Captain Danny Thorpe who was unavailable against Launton Sports and celebrated with a headed goal during the 6-1 victory. The club would also like to thank Rangeworthy for loaning goalkeeper Shane Mitchell for the fixture.

'Rocks Praying for Rain'- 20th August

Tytherington Rocks are praying for rain prior to this weekends fixture against Launton Sports.

As current first choice goalkeeper Ben Rose is away on holiday and club stalwart Robbie Dent (pictured) chose to play a full season of cricket this summer only making self available, should his cricket sides game be cancelled. Manager Barry Granger has made arrangements for a replacement goalkeeper should the sun shine.

The team has been working hard this week on the defensive side of their game but will not change their attitude to the way the game should be played. A good crowd is expected and the pitch has recovered well from the long dry period and the club believe there will not be a better surface throughout the Hellenic league and is a credit to the dedicated ground staff of Mervin Lacey, Keith Cameron and Ted Travell. The club eagerly await delivery of the new first team kit from Uhlsport but will play in last years kit for the current fixture and hope to have the new kit available for the derby against Winterbourne United on Bank Holiday Monday

Probable Squad: Rob Dent Nathan Irwin, Danny Thorpe, Adam Keslake, Rob Cave, Mark Viner, Ollie Clarke, Marc Hughes, Mark Totterdell, Jimmy Potts, Marcus Taylor, Luke Davidson, Dave Legg

Update: Manager Barry Granger does not risk relying on poor weather for cricketer Rob Dent to be available so Shane Mitchell will deputise after being kindly released from a friendly by local side Rangeworthy

‘Rocks Ready To Tangle With ‘Crick’ - 13th August

Tytherington Rocks completed their pre season programme with a hard earned victory over a well organised Pucklechurch Sports side on Wednesday evening.

New signings, Jimmy Potts, Marc Hughes, Mark Totterdell, Ollie Clarke, Angel Serrano and keeper Ben Rose have fitted into the squad well, along with the returning Adam Keslake from family commitments.

Manager, Barry Granger and assistant Paul Staddon are confident that they have assembled a strengthened squad with more depth that will perform well in the coming season. Saturday brings a tough challenge with the first League game away to one of this seasons fancied sides, Cricklade Town, 3pm K.O.

Squad: Ben Rose, Danny Thorpe, Adam Keslake, Rob Cave, Nathan Irwin, Ross Irwin, Mark Viner, Marc Hughes, Ollie Clarke, Jimmy Potts, Marcus Taylor, Mark Totterdell, Angel Serrano, Luke Davidson

Williams On The Mend -5th August

Tytherington Rocks are very pleased to report that young defender Phil Williams (pictured) is on the road to recovery after suffering a fractured skull in the pre season friendly at home to Dursley Town on Tuesday.

Phil lost consciousness after leaving the field of play in the second half having suffered a head injury earlier in the game. Paramedics attended promptly and took Phil to Frenchay hospital where a scan showed a fracture and swelling but no further damage. Doctors say that a full recovery is expected and that he could be back playing in three months as this type of injury heals particularly well. The Club has been inundated with messages of good will from members for this very popular lad, that will be cascaded to him when manager Barry Granger and assistant Paul Staddon visit him in hospital.

Further signings
The Club are extremely pleased to announce the signing of former Rocks players, Marc Hughes (Yate Town) and Mark Totterdell (Winterbourne) as Barry Granger looks to complete his squad for the coming season.

Prodigal Son Returns to Rocks - 1st August

Tytherington Rocks are pleased to have re-signed ace striker Jimmy Potts for the coming season. Jimmy Potts is one of the new signings the Rocks have made during the closed season. Others include Goalkeeper Ben Rose, midfielder Ollie Clarke.

All featured in the hard fought friendly victory 2-1 away at Toolstation league Shepton Mallett, with goals from Marcus Taylor and Danny Thorpe. The game also saw the return to the squad of experienced former captain Adam Keslake,who missed most of last season for family reasons. Another exciting signing is 18 year old defender Phil Williams who was unavailable for the game. Manager Barry Granger has another couple of signings in the bag but due to respect to their former clubs will not annouce these until the players have informed the clubs of their departure. The pre season friendly against Almondsbury UWE has been cancelled as they report they cannot raise a side for the fixture due 3rd August, so we are now playing Dursley Town at home 7:00 pm

Rocks Appoint Thorpe - 20th July

Tytherington Rocks have appointed experienced central defender Danny Thorpe as captain for the forthcoming season.

Thorpe replaces Adam Kerslake who missed most of the 2009-10 season due to family reasons, but the club are pleased to annouce that Kerslake will return and be allowed to concentrate on his game without the added responsibilities. Last seasons stand in captain Mark Viner will remain as vice captain.

The Rocks 1st pre season friendly takes place Thursday 22nd July 7:00 pm K.O. versus Gloucestershire County league side Kings Stanley and manager Barry Granger will take the oppertunity to use the game to look at several players new to the club and have not been seen in action. One player who has impressed in training is goalkeeper Ben Rose, who played for Division One East side Woodley Town.

Positives Vibes From Rocks - 9th July

Attendance at the first two training sessions has been pleasing to the management team of Tytherington Rocks,with a number of prospective signings present. Young striker, Marcus Taylor has committed himself to the club dispite reports that Toolstation premier league club Brislington had secured his signature.

The club have been approached by Ben Rose who played in goal for Woodley Town last season, in the Hellenic League Division One East, but has recently relocated to the area with his work. He will supply competition for veteran Rob Dent who is currently struggling with an ankle injury picked up at the end of last season in a freak accident when standing on the rear net support at Easington. Rocks other goalkeeper young Mark Stutter starts University and will only be available during the holiday periods. James Mooney, Rocks reliable defender has damaged knee ligaments and is awaiting a scan to reveal the extent of the injury.

Another Important Sponsor For Rocks - 2nd July

Uhlsport Hellenic One West club Tytherington Rocks are excited to report that they have just acquired further sponsorship to follow that of Astra Communications, First Team kit sponsors.

They now have a new Club Sponsor in the shape of Gillespie BS, a Bristol based Company specialising in Chartered Accountancy and Business Advice. Tytherington see this as another important step in further setting in place the financial stability we need to see the Club move forward.

Established in 2007, Gillespie BS is an independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors. Offering a comprehensive range of accountancy and business advisory services to private individuals and companies in many sectors. The firm was established with the aim of delivering access to an all round business support service. www.gillespiebs.co.uk

Progression on Floodlights at Tytherington continues to move forward with further meetings scheduled in July.

The first Training session was attended by a healthy 25 players on Wednesday evening, with existing players and a number of new faces in attendance.

Rocks Back To The Grind - 29th June

Tytherington Rocks return from their summer break on Wednesday 30th June at 7.00p.m, last seasons squad will notice many changes to The Hardwicke playing field ground and new members to the club will be happy with the facilities on offer. The training area has been revamped with new netting and the pitch reseeded. The clubhouse changing rooms have been spruced up. New sponsorship has been obtained for the refurbishment work and first team kit plus further funds have been promised by another major sponsor that will be announced in the next few days.

To check individual players fitness and conditioning a personal trainer and masseur will be attending the sessions up to the season start. The first pre season friendly is against our friends from Gloucestershire County League King Stanley on Thursday 22nd July K.O 7:00 pm

Rocks Warning - 20th June

Tytherington Rocks start pre-season training on Wednesday 30th June at 7:00pm. The management team are only aware of Nathan Irwin (holiday) being absent from the first session. Manager Barry Granger and assistant Paul Stadden have worked hard during the closed season looking to strengthen the first team squad and a number of new potential signings have indicated they will be there.

Barry (left) has made comment about future changes in the playing squad and the customary merry go round that takes place this time of year; "Whilst I am no different to other managers in trying to attract players to the Rocks, I certainly will not tell the world that I have signed a player before he has been training let alone seen a signing on form and I would like to let it known that key members of the team are committed to the club. Tytherington have been considered as minnows at our level of football in recent seasons but the foundations have been set both on and off the pitch for us to move forward considerably this season. Opposing managers should not take it as read that an approach for a Rocks player and an offer of money and 1st team football, that does not often materialise, will land them their target this season. My resolve to add some quality signings to an already sound squad has never been more directed in this my 6th season at the Rocks"

A lot of hard work has already been done to the training area and home dressing room with new flooring being supplied by new sponsor Carpets of Yate. Work now starts on the away and officials changing rooms and shower blocks.

Astra Sponsor Rocks - 3rd June

Tytherington Rocks are pleased to announce that Astra Communications have been named as official kit sponsor of a new Uhlsport kit for the coming season.

Astra Communications, head office Unit 4, Northavon Business Centre, Dean Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5NH, are specialists in CCTV and integrated security systems. The company provided warm up tops for the 2009-2010 season and Managing Director Mr Paul Beet said "He was pleased to be associated with the club and pleased to support grass roots football".