Mickleover Sports are delighted to announce the signing of Coventry City keeper Corey Addai. The 21 year old joins Sports on a one month loan deal and goes straight into the squad for tomorrow FA Trophy game with Redditch United. Welcome to Sports Corey!

After a weekend in Whitby to forget last time around Mickleover Sports now have a welcomed distraction from the Northern Premier League as they open up their FA Trophy campaign with a tough home tie with Southern Premier League side Redditch United. The side from North East Worcestershire have not had a brilliant start to their league season as well, sitting inside the relegation zone in the Southern League Premier Division table. However the Reds are on the up with two wins coming into this tie away at Tamworth and at home to Rushall Olympic so this is predicted to be a very cagey affair but one both sides will look to progress from due to the financial rewards the competition can bring. Sports will be looking to put on a much better performance then the 4-0 defeat at Whitby to get themselves back on track. Sports cup form this season has been good so another similar outcome to their FA Cup run or better would boost confidence on and off the field.

LAST TIME OUT
Redditch were not in action last weekend. Their last game came on Tuesday 16th October in the Southern Premier League as they defeated former Northern Premier League side Rushall Olympic 2-1 at The Trico Stadium. Ahmed Ali gave The Reds an early lead before Pics player Joseph Hull equalised shortly after. However Redditch won the game thanks to a Michael Nelson goal on the 83rd minute to win it in front of a crowd of 215 spectators. Sports however lost their last game 4-0 away at Whitby Town last weekend.

SPORTS TEAM NEWS
It was confirmed this week that players Isai Marselia and Oliver Roberts have departed the club. At the time of writing it was also not know if Lewis King’s suspension has been appealed and accepted. Niall Dorran, Kevin Grocott and Tom Burgin are all believed to still be out with their various injury problems. Everyone else is believed to be fit and available for selection.

GOING TO THE GAME?
The game is a 3pm Kick Off at the Don Amott Arena on Station Road, Mickleover, DE3 9FB with Admission Prices set at £10 Adults, £7 Concessions and £1 for Under 16’s. Derby County Season Ticket Holders are being encouraged to come along to support their local non league side with reduced admission of £7 on production of their club’s season ticket at the turnstile. The bar and snack van will be open as usual serving hot and cold drinks and food before during and after the match. Your new look Sports Report Match day Programme will also be on sale at the turnstile for only £2! This features the thoughts of Chairman Don Amott and Manager John McGrath plus all your usual content.

NOT GOING TO THE GAME?
Then no need to worry, Press & Media Officer Sam Goldsworthy will be at the game keeping you up to date via the usual platforms of Twitter & Facebook, with match reaction on Mickleover Sports TV (Youtube) after the game!

Whitby Town 4-0 Mickleover Sports
Saturday 20th October 2018
Written by Kerry Goldsworthy

Mickleover travelled to The Turnbull Ground after a successful point at home against Matlock. John McGrath put out a 3-5-2 formation with Lewis King in goal, the back three consisted of Ben Turner, Pablo Mills and Reece Ford, the wing backs consisted of Mason Warren and Curtis Burrows with John McGrath, Oliver Roberts and Jimmy Phillips in the centre and the front two strikers consisted of Evan Garnett and Isa Marselia. On the bench were striker Nathan Jarman alongside the young trio of Harley Kozluk, Fin Larkin and Jack Walsh.

On the 6th minute, Whitby had a chance to get on the scoreboard but Monkhouse struck the ball over the bar. A minute later, Whitby were awarded a penalty after Ford brought down Mondal and Hopson scored in the bottom right corner of the goal to give the seasiders the lead. It took Whitby 21 minutes to score but once again struck the ball over the bar. It took Sports 29 minutes to get their chance of a goal from a corner that was awarded to Mickleover. A header from Garnett finds Isa Marselia but his effort was off target from a couple of yards off the goal line. Another corner was awarded for Sports and another miss as Pablo Mills headed the ball and was out wide of the right hand post. On the 37th minute, Whitby’s Mondal tried an overhead kick inside the box but was out wide of the left hand post. A ball from Sports Mason Warren inside the box caused danger for the Whitby defence and John McGrath headed the ball but went behind goal for a corner. During five minutes of added time due to lengthy injury stoppages, a big chance for Marselia as he won the ball but struck wide and Garnett missed a chance too. Half time, Whitby Town 1-0 Mickleover Sports.

The home side started off the brightest in the second half with Mondal looking dangerous and struck the ball. His low effort from the left hand side was saved by the gloves of Sports keeper Lewis King. On the 52nd minute, Whitby’s Maloney has a chance but is struck over the bar and Sports make a sub. Nathan Jarman came on for Isa Marselia. On the 56th minute, Hopson had struck the ball from a long distance and went wide of the right hand post. Good build up play from Sports came on the 65th minute and resulted in Jarman firing wide of the left hand post. A good ball came across for the hosts on the 67th minute which found Mondal but he could not get a touch on it. Another goal came for Whitby on the 68th minute with Hopson scoring in the bottom right corner and giving the hosts a comfortable lead. On the 70th minute, Burrows cross was met by a volley from Jarman which was deflected and out for a corner. It could have been three for the blues but Mondal struck the ball out wide of the left hand post. On the 76th minute, Jarman missed a strike from a few yards out and Garnett was flagged offside. It was a second yellow and a red card for blues Mondal on the 78th minute for descent. It took five minutes for the hosts to get back on the scoreboard as Daniel McWilliams was fed through by Hopson and struck the ball into the bottom right corner. Another change for Sports on the 84th minute as Jack Walsh came on for Jimmy Phillips. Another goal came for Whitby on the 88th minute from their substitute Sukar from a mix up with the Sports backline and tapped in on the line. Full time, Whitby Town 4-0 Mickleover Sports.

The supporters coach to Whitby leaves from Mickleover Sports Club at 930am this morning.

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Mickleover Sports make the tirp up to the North Yorkshire Moors coast on Saturday afternoon as they face Whitby Town in the Evo Stik League. After two consecutive 0-0 draws over the previous week, Sports will want to rediscover their goal scoring knack against a very strong and competitive side who have a good home record on their home turf. Tuesday night’s result did move Sports up a place to 17th but with many teams having games in hand due to cup runs, it’s vital that Sports take advantage and gain some more points to push further up the league standings. The Seasiders come into the game 10th in the table so will be a real test by the North Sea for John McGrath and his side but they showed away at Witton Albion how well they can play and will be hoping for a similar performance on this long away trip.

LAST TIME OUT
Whitby Town come into game after a 2-1 win away in Cumbria at Workington AFC. A Conor Tinnion goal gave the hosts a half time leads but two goals in as many second half minutes from Whitby’s Andrew Monkhouse and Lewis Maloney saw the visitors snatch the win for The Blues. Sports however come into the game on the back of two 0-0 draws both at home to Nantwich Town and Matlock Town. Positives can be definitely taken with two clean sheets but attacking wise Sports will need to be a bit smarter and clinical in front of the goal if they are going to come away with anything on their latest away outing.

SPORTS TEAM NEWS
Niall Dorran, Tom Burgin and Ben Turner all look set to miss the trip to North Yorkshire through injury. Lewis King will be available with his suspension not kicking in till next week however it is understood the club will be appealing the decision. Everybody else is expected to be fit and available for selection.

GOING TO THE GAME?
The game is taking place at Whitby’s Turnbull Ground, Upgang Lane, Whitby, YO21 3HZ. Admission prices are set at £10 for Adults, £6 for Concessions, £3 for Under 16-18’s and FREE for Under 16’s with a full paying Adult. Match day programmes as well as hot and cold food and drink will as always be available inside the ground with alcoholic beverages available inside the clubhouse. Parking is severely limited at the Turnbull Ground and supporters are encouraged to park at Whitby Leisure Centre, just off Crescent Avenue, YO21 3HT. Street Parking is available in the surrounding streets. though this is also limited as well. All of your pre-match information can be found on Whitby Town’s website on the link below…

www.whitby-town.com/matchday-info/

NOT GOING TO THE GAME?
Then no need to worry, Press & Media Officers Sam & Kerry Goldsworthy will be at the game keeping you up to date via the usual platforms of Twitter & Facebook, with match reaction on Mickleover Sports TV (Youtube) after the game!

Mickleover Sports 0-0 Matlock Town
Tuesday 16th October 2018
Written by Kerry Goldsworthy

Mickleover came into this game after a successful match on Tuesday night. Sports manager put out a strong team with a 4-4-2 formation. Lewis King was in goal, the back four consisting Jake Scott at right back, Mason Warren at left back and the mid centre backs Pablo Mills and Sports recent signing Reece Ford. The midfielders consisted of Curtis Burrows on the right wing, Ted Cribley on the left wing and the centre midfielders John McGrath and Ricky Ravenhill. Sports two front strikers consisted of Nathan Jarman and Evan Garnett. Mickleover’s bench consisted of Isa Märselia, Oliver Roberts, Tom Eccleshall, Harley Kozluk and Academy player Jake Smith.

In the first half, both sides had many chances to score but The Sports and The Gladiators goalkeeper both worked to keep the scoreline at 0-0. A chance came for Matlock which almost cost Sports and made them work extra hard but Sports keeper Lewis King kept the scoreline 0-0 and caught the ball. Mickleover was able to take the lead with a shot by Nathan Jarman but got flagged offside. Nathan had another chance thirty minutes in but booted the football over the bar. Mickleover was awarded a corner and another chance for Nathan Jarman but was kicked out side of the right side of the goalpost. Half Time Mickleover Sports 0-0 Matlock Town.

Second half started and Matlock could have got on the scoreboard by Westcarr but Lewis King was there to get the ball and kick it out of their area. Another chance came for Matlock give minutes after as Jackson had a shot but was blocked. A massive chance came for Sports near the hour mark, Nathan Jarman and Ricky Ravenhill both missing out.There was countless amount of chances throughout the second half and on the 70th minute, a massive chance came for Sports came with Oliver Roberts cutting through the defence and curling the ball out side of the left hand of the post which fell to Nathan Jarman and struck it over the bar. On the 75th minute, a controversial decision. Lewis King was sent off and Matlock was received a free kicking which nobody could understand why. Sports played the last fifteen minutes with ten men and Nathan Jarman stepped up and went into goal. A bit of a pinball scramble in the final minute but was saved and out for a goal kick. Full Time, Mickleover Sports 0-0 Matlock Town.

It’s a local Derbyshire grudge match on Tuesday night as Sports welcome Matlock Town to The Don Amott Arena for An important fixture for both sides. After a terrible start to the season the Gladiators Under new Boss Dave Frecklington have turned their season around and are been on a decent unbeaten run going into tonight’s game. After being top of the league after the first game Matlock fell into the relegation zone until very recently and now sit 15th in the table one point above Sports. Sports remain in 18th so a win for John McGraths would take them back above the Gladiators ahead of our tough long trip away to Whitby Town on Saturday.

LAST TIME OUT
Matlock causes an upset of sorts on Saturday as they defeated now second placed Warrington Town 1-0 at the weekend just gone. A 21st minute goal from Craig King made the difference as the away side won at The Yellows who had not lost at home so far this season before that game. Sports however drew a blank with Nantwich Town in a 0-0 draw largely affected by terrible wind and a missed penalty by Nathan Jarman.

SPORTS TEAM NEWS
Sports defender Tom Burgin now joins Niall Dorran and Kevin Grocott on the sidelines with what looked like a Hamstring injury picked up in the final few minutes of the game with The Dabbers. Ben Turner was also missing through injury on Saturday so there are doubts on if he will be ready for the game. With Tyreece Robinson out on loan at Sheffield FC this leaves the defensive areas a bit short so a lot of thinking for John to do ahead of the game.

GOING TO THE GAME?
The game is a 7:45pm Kick Off at the Don Amott Arena on Station Road, Mickleover, DE3 9FB with Admission Prices set at £10 Adults, £7 Concessions and £1 for Under 16’s. Derby County & Burton Albion Season Ticket Holders are being encouraged to come along to support their local non league side with reduced admission of £7 on production of their club’s season ticket at the turnstile. The bar and snack van will be open as usual serving hot and cold drinks and food before during and after the match. Your new look Sports Report Match day Programme will also be on sale at the turnstile for only £2! This features the thoughts of Chairman Don Amott and Manager John McGrath plus all your usual content.

NOT GOING TO THE GAME?
Then no need to worry, Press & Media Officers Sam & Kerry Goldsworthy will be at the game keeping you up to date via the usual platforms of Twitter & Facebook, with match reaction on Mickleover Sports TV (Youtube) after the game!

Mickleover Sports 0-0 Nantwich Town
Saturday 13th October 2018
Written by Sam Goldsworthy

In very tough windy conditions on Saturday afternoon, Mickleover Sports fired a blank as they drew 0-0 with 6th placed Nantwich Town. The weather certainly played a part in what was in large parts an uneventful match. A few crunching tackles and a second half penalty miss from Sports striker Nathan Jarman were the main highlights of a pretty drab affair but with plenty of positives as Sports did have chances to win it and a clean sheet can be taken into the upcoming matches.
Lewis King started in goal with a back four of Jake Scott, Pablo Mills, Tom Burgin and Mason Warren. John McGrath and Ricky Ravenhill started in midfield with Jimmy Phillips and Oliver Roberts on the wings. Nathan Jarman and Evan Garnett started up front. On the bench were Ted Cribley, Harley Kozluk, Isai Marselia and Curtis Burrows.
The game started with Nathan Jarman going into the referee’s notebook after catching the goalkeeper with his foot whist he was clearing the ball up field. The first Sports chance came as a ball over the top from McGrath found Evan Garnett running through only for Spiess the Nantwich keeper getting there first before the Sports striker could get a foot to it. Jarman had a chance next as he found some space on the left hand side of the box but his effort was deflected for a corner. The next chance fell to the visitors as a curling effort from Sean Cooke was seen all the way into his gloves by King. Next Cooke had a free kick deflected off the Sports wall and again the ball fell kindly to King. Nantwich were having a really good spell in the game and the next chance came and went as a Louis Barnes cross was caught by the wind and went over everyone inside the box and out for a goal kick. Craig Lindfield then let fly from distance which King had to save for a corner, from which Sports were given a free kick after a foul on King from the resulting corner. The final two chances of the half again fell to the Dabbers as Lindfield and Matthew Bell were next to try their luck but again due to the high winds but went wide of the mark.
Into the second half the game sparked into life when soon after Saunders went close for the visitors, Sports were awarded a penalty kick. From a free kick into the box Jake Scott was brought down inside the area and the referee showed no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Up stepped striker Nathan Jarman who unfortunately had his strike saved in the bottom right corner by the keeper and round the post for a corner. But from the resulting Sports could have made up for the miss but it was not meant to be as a succession of saves and blocks resulted in an overhead kick from Ricky Ravenhill inside the box resulted in the Dabbers keeper tipping the ball over the bar. Next Sports did get the ball into but Evan Garnett was adjudged to be offside by the linesman on the far side. Sports then made a change as Oliver Roberts made way for Curtis Burrows. As Sports piled pressure on Nantwich had a chance on the counter attack as Sean Cooke was played in 1v1 but Lewis King stood strong and saved the effort and pounced on the second ball afterwards straight away. A second substitution for Sports came and went as Evan Garnett came off for Isai Marselia. Next a free kick from Barnes was deflected onto the wall and was heading into the left hand side of the net. But Lewis King showed great reactions to change his direction at the last second and save the ball onto the post and caught the rebound into the safety of his gloves. The final chance of the game fell to Nantwich as Cooke went close again however his strike went wide of the mark. A final chance for Sports for forced in stoppage time as Tom Burgin had to come off with an injured hamstring which looks like keeping the Sports defender out for a long period of time. On came young player Harley Kozluk. However it was too late for any real impact to be made as soon after the referee blew for Full Time. John McGrath felt it was two points dropped but the old saying is if you can’t win it then don’t lose it and Sports held firm to keep a clean sheet and pick up a point. Next up it’s a local Derby with rivals Matlock Town on Tuesday 16th October with a 7:45pm kick off back at The Don Amott Arena.

After their first away victory in the league this season, Mickleover Sports head into Non League Day off the back of a big confidence boost as they welcome 6th placed Nantwich Town on Saturday. The Dabbers have only lost two of their league games so far this season, both coming away from home. However an impressive run of unbeaten matches have moved the Dabbers up to within touching distance of the playoffs, only being kept by on goal difference. Sports moved up a place in the table to 18th after defeating Witton Albion 2-1, sending Workington into the relegation zone who were in FA Cup Replay action on Wednesday night. John McGrath will want to use the next two home games to gain as many points as possible before a tricky long distance trip to Whitby Town the weekend after.

LAST TIME OUT
Nantwich Town continued their impressive start to the season with another three points as they defeated Hednesford Town at home on Tuesday night. Craig Lindfield scored for the Dabbers either side of a solo goal from Hednesford’s Daniel Sweeney to give Nantwich the three points at the Weaver Stadium.

SPORTS TEAM NEWS
The only absentees are likely to still be Niall Dorran and Kevin Grocott. Sports youngsters Tyreece Robinson (loan) and Lewis Belgrave (Permanent) have departed for Sheffield FC. Everyone else should be fit and fully available if selected.

GOING TO THE GAME?
The game is a 3pm Kick Off at the Don Amott Arena on Station Road, Mickleover, DE3 9FB with Admission Prices set at £10 Adults, £7 Concessions and £1 for Under 16’s. Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City Season Ticket Holders are being encouraged to come along to support their local non league side with reduced admission of £7 on production of their club’s season ticket at the turnstile. The bar and snack van will be open as usual serving hot and cold drinks and food before during and after the match. Your new look Sports Report Match day Programme will also be on sale at the turnstile for only £2! This features the thoughts of Chairman Don Amott and Manager John McGrath plus all your usual content.

NOT GOING TO THE GAME?
Then no need to worry, Press & Media Officer Sam Goldsworthy will be at the game keeping you up to date via the usual platforms of Twitter & Facebook, with match reaction on Mickleover Sports TV (Youtube) after the game!

Witton Albion 1-2 Mickleover Sports
Tuesday 9th October
Written by Sam Goldsworthy

Mickleover Sports had a huge weight lifted off their shoulders as they got their first away win of the season on Tuesday night as they came out 2-1 victors on Tuesday night in Cheshire. Sports dominated the first half and goals from the gaffer John McGrath and striker Nathan Jarman were reward for a first half in which Sports could have been 3, 4 or even 5 goals to the good at half time. Witton were always going to come out the blocks fighting in the second half and they got a goal back through Rob Hopley in the 70th minute. But despite the increased pressure and six minutes of injury time Sports held firm to take three points back down the road to Derby for the first time in the league this season.

Lewis King started in goal with a back four of Jake Scott, Tom Burgin, Pablo Mills and Ben Turner. John McGrath and Ricky Ravenhill were in holding midfield roles with an attacking quartet of Evan Garnett, Oli Roberts, Jimmy Phillips and Nathan Jarman. On the bench were Harley Kozluk, Isai Marselia, Curtis Burrows and Mason Warren.

Sports got off to a flying start as they went ahead after six minutes. A free kick on the right hand side of the box was taken by McGrath and he spotted a gap in goal to place the ball into the near post which caught the keeper out and went in just under him into the bottom right hand corner. Within ten minutes Sports dominance saw them go two ahead. A lovely ball over the top found Garnett running through who inside the box played the ball back to Roberts, who in turn spotted the gap to place in Jarman in space to slam the ball home from close range to double Sports advantage.

Witton then reacted and his straight on the attack. Danny McKenna unleashed a wonderful curling effort which looked destined for the top right corner. However King managed to get a finger on the ball to tip it onto the bar and out for a corner. Next James Foley produced a powerful effort from the left hand side of the box but it went over King’s bar. A few minutes later Witton were nearly gifted a route back into the game. Jake Scott played the ball back into King who’s clearance was blocked by the Witton striker and almost went over the line but thankfully Pablo Mills got back just in time to clear it away for a corner. A big chance then fell for Sports as Roberts had an effort saved before Jarman had his rebounded strike cleared off the line via the defenders head. Garnett had two chances before the break to increase Sports lead further but sadly couldn’t take them with one saved and one blocked away to see Sports go into the break two goals up but certainly should have had more.

When the second half got underway Witton changed formation and made a substitution to try and get back into the game. They could have got a goal before they actually did as a free kick found its way into the Sports box and after a few headers the ball fell to Rob Hopley who managed to blaze a first time effort over the bar and out of the ground from only a few yards out. He made up for it later on though as he scored in the 70th minute to give the hosts the momentum for the final section of the game. A corner was taken short, crossed in and the header hit the bar but the ball dropped down into the path of Hopley who made no mistake heading the ball in from a yard out to give Witton hope of getting back into the game.

Sports made a change a few minutes later as Oli Roberts came off for Curtis Burrows to add some more speed down the right flank. Sports then had their final chance of the game as Garnett was played in on the counter attack and got just inside the box but his shot was saved by the Witton keeper. Sports then made their second change as Nathan Jarman came off to be replaced by Mason Warren to sure up the defence.

Despite the dominance in possession and many balls into the box Burgin and Mills were heading and clearing everything that came their way and despite the six minutes of added time that came and went Sports didn’t allow Witton Albion to create any real concrete chances in the final moments of the game. As the final whistle went the joy and relief of all connected with the club could be seen and heard as Sports won and got their first away win of the league season. Sports now have a huge weight off their shoulders and can hopefully now push on and move further up the table in the weeks ahead. Sports are next in action on Saturday 13th October back at The Don Amott Arena as they take on Nantwich Town on Non League Day with a 3pm Kick Off.