The 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.
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.
“This time we have signed some incredibly talented young players, mostly from 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.”
The Roses rely on sponsorships, fundraising and the sale of t-shirts to keep going.
