by Peter Scherer
After a year away Mickleover welcome goalkeeper Oliver Bosworth to the fold for this season.
The former Leicester City Junior and England Under 18 international came to the Don Amott Arena in December 2022 after a spell with Almumecar City in Spain.
He was originally signed as cover for Jonathan Hedge, but earned himself a place in the regular starting line-up to see out 22/23 and was first choice the following year until injury put him out of action.
Unable to displace Yusuf Mersin to earn his place back, Ollie started last season at Bedford, before joining Barwell, finishing the season on a dual registration with Shepshed Dynamo.
“I know there will be lots of happy faces around the club with the arrival of Boz. After speaking to him I can see why. He’s a great laugh but also really driven. When he came into sign the first thing he did was give Dalesy some banter and I thought you’ll do for me. He’s an excellent shot stopper, really good with his feet and a strong communicator. He fits in really well and I hear his families please he’s back as well, a great addition,” said Mickleover manager Gareth Holmes.
“When the chance to come back was offered, it didn’t take much thinking about, it was what I really wanted, as I never really wanted to leave, but I needed to be playing,” Bosworth replied.
“I always felt I would be back and my goal is to play every match in the forthcoming season and avoid injury. I would like to play Anstey Nomads away first, then I can walk to their ground, plus we owe them one for knocking us out of the FA Cup last season,” he added.