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Sports’ First New Signing: Richard Batchelor

John McGrath has made his first signing of the summer and welcomes Richard Batchelor to the Don Amott Arena ahead of the upcoming 2019/20 season.
‘Batch’ is an all action, combative, aggressive midfielder and brings with him a wealth of experience having played for Stafford Rangers, Stourbridge, Brackley and Redditch, Worcester. City and Leamington. Along with his combative style of play Richard is also a naturally gifted footballer and will fit right in with the style of play manager John McGrath expects from his team.

Manager’s quote:

I am delighted to finally get Richard Batchelor here at Mickleover Sports. He is a player I have admired and tried to get on many occasions and to get him signed is a real statement from us. What Batch will bring to the squad is an unwilting desire to win, whether that be in training or on matchdays, and this desire will set a great example and standard to the rest of the squad. I don’t think people give him enough credit for his ability as a footballer but he is an excellent player and will fit perfectly in to the style of play that I have implemented over the last 3 seasons here at Mickleover Sports.

Richard Batchelor:

Really looking forward to getting started with Mickleover Sports. I have known John the gaffer for a while now and we’ve kept in touch over the last few seasons and I am delighted to be joining a team that plays football in the correct manner. I know Pablo Mills and Jack Storer who are current players and having spoken to them and the gaffer the decision was an easy one. I cannot wait to get started in July.

Watch Derby v Villa LIVE at Sports Club

Cheer on The Rams as they battle to gain Premier League status once again!

Bar opens at 2pm for a 3pm Kick off. Bank Holiday Monday 27th May.

Bring all your friends and family and let’s raise the roof at the club!

COME ON YOU RAMS!

HOT AUGUST NIGHT 2019!

After the AMAZING success of last year, we are bringing back Hot August Night for it’s 3rd year! Each year we have got bigger and better and this year is no different… the perfect festival for a family day out on a beautiful Summer August Night!

As usual we have a fantastic lineup of Acts and Tributes to bring you:

  • The Rolling Stones
  • Madness
  • ABBA
  • Robbie Williams
  • Pet Shop Boys
  • Taylor Swift
  • Rod Stewart
  • Elvis

Plus 60’s Rock from The Moggies!

We also have some Gourmet Bar and Food Stalls on the day! Limited alcohol is permitted, plastic cups and containers only please!

TICKETS:

  • Early Bird (till 01/06): £16 / £4 u16s / FREE u3s
  • Regular: £18 / £5 u16s / FREE u3s
  • Limited Car Parking: £3 per car

Tickets are now on sale online using the link below,
or from various official ticket sellers:

  • Mickleover: Post Offices (Parade & Devonshire Drive), John Fell Opticians, The Honeycomb, Mickleover Sports Club
  • Littleover: Passion Flowers
  • Mackworth: Mackworth News
  • Hilton: Don Amott Leisure

TIMES:

  • Doors: 12noon
  • Concert: 2pm
  • Finish: 9.30pm

SPONSORS:
We are proud to have HUUB and Derby Telegraph as our official festival sponsors!

 

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MICKLEOVER SPORTS | YEAR 11 TRIALS | MAY HALF TERM

Mickleover Sports FC are looking for talented, committed and ambitious local footballers currently in Year 11 who wish to join a semi-professional academy in the Evo-Stik League where they will #Study, #Train and #Play full time after leaving school in 2019.

Our students study for a BTEC in Sport qualification (Level 3), train every day with an UEFA qualified coach and play in the NPL Football Academy League with opportunities to play in the FA Youth Cup.

Now in its fifth year, the Mickleover Sports ‘Education and Football Academy’ is an alternative to college and is ideal for any 16/17 year old who wishes to gain a great education and develop as a footballer at the same time.

We have recently just celebrated our 5th birthday! – https://youtu.be/N0RbrvgLSKU

TRIALS are taking place in the forthcoming May half term holidays for current Year 11 students:-

DATE & TIME: Thursday 30th May, 10am – 12pm
VENUE: Steve Bloomer 3G pitch, the Racecourse, St Marks Road, Derby, DE21 6AL

If you would like to attend, please register your details at nplfa.co.uk/register

At the Mickleover Sports Academy you will study, train and play full time.

STUDY:
– Alternative to college
– BTEC in Sport Level 3 (Diploma & Extended Diploma)
– 168 UCAS points (Extended Diploma) & 112 UCAS points (Diploma) available
– Two year programme
– Study in the classroom with your team mates
– Take the next step to UK university, US scholarship or employment/apprenticeship

TRAIN:
– Experienced & UEFA qualified coaches
– Train three/four times a week
– Improve technical ability and fitness on a daily basis
– Opportunities to train with the first team

PLAY:
– In the NPL Football Academy League
– Opportunities to play in the FA Youth Cup
– Games played at Evo-Stik League stadiums
– Opportunities to progress to the first team
– Opportunities to play for the inter-league team against
professional clubs (https://youtu.be/QYGXZSC38tw)

EXTRAS:
– All matches are filmed, analysed and shown in a weekly highlights package online with our video partners FilmMyMatch (https://youtu.be/3T_q_C28oQg)
– Opportunities to take part in online challenges against other students (https://youtu.be/SQfRyXeSYUc)
– Opportunities to study, play and coach in the USA by gaining a scholarship
– Progress onto our three-year university degree course (nplfa.co.uk/degree)

Take a look at the NPLFA’s success stories – nplfa.co.uk/graduates – and activate your ambition now by applying at nplfa.co.uk/register

Follow the NPLFA:
facebook.com/NPLFootballAcademy
twitter.com/NPLFA
instagram.com/NPLFA
youtube.com/NPLFA

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Friendly Against Burton Albion Confirmed

Mickleover Sports will play Burton Albion in a pre-season friendly at the Don Amott Arena on Wednesday 24 July, KO 7:45pm.

Our Chairman, Don Amott, would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to Burton Albion, they are great friends of our club!

 

Inflatable Family Fun Days Bank Holiday at Mickleover Sports

For the first time ever we are bringing the UK’S LARGEST inflatable play area to Mickleover.

We will be at Mickleover Sports Club on the 27th & 28th of May! This is largest inflatable play area in the UK. All of the huge inflatables are included in the £7 entrance fee and once paid your children can use them as much as they want during their session. Sessions will start at 10am and 2pm lasting 3 hours all for £7 per child!

The age range for this event is 2-12. This is an outdoor event. Accompanying adults and car parking are free, bumper boats and bungee trampolines are at an additional cost.

Keep an eye out on Facebook for more exciting announcements and competitions in the next few days!

NPL Football Academy is five years old!

On May 3rd, 2014 the NPL Football Academy was announced, which makes us five years old!
On behalf of everyone at the NPLFA we would like to thank you for your support and dedication to make the programme the success that it is.
We have produced a video highlighting the last five years, please take a look at it here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0RbrvgLSKU&t=6s – and if your club can share/publish on your social media sites and also your websites over the weekend it would be much appreciated.

A Huge Thank You!

Everybody at Mickleover Sports Club would like to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everybody involved and the club and all the supporters for your loyal support.

Bring on next season in the NPL Premier Division!

#SportsRising