by Peter Scherer
Striker Marcus Barnes is the latest player to re-sign for another season at Mickleover. A pre-season season signing last year after a short stay in the US, Barnes went onto score 18 League and Cup goals and was the clubs second highest goalscorer.
Marcus is an incredibly exciting player, who I worked with in his earlier years. He has shown his prowess in front of goal and 18 goals, having not been the designated penalty taker is an excellent return.
He’s got bags of pace, coupled with intelligent movement, and the ability to play in multiple positions
said Mickleover manager Gareth Holmes
It’s another positive signing for the club and again demonstrates the intent that we have for next season. We want to be an exciting and dynamic football team and Marcus is the type of player that will help us be this, so I’m really looking forward to working with him again
Holmes added.
It’s a great family club from top to bottom, and I’ve known Gareth since he coached me when I was 11 or 12, so it’s good to rejoin him.
It will be nice to progress more with the club this season, but I won’t be setting any targets. Just take any opportunities game by game
replied Barnes.