Category: First Team

John McGrath Signs New Contract At Sports

We are excited to announce that first team player-manager John McGrath has put pen to paper in a new 2-year deal, keeping him at Mickleover Sports until 2019.

McGrath lead Sports to a mid-table finish in the NPL Premier Division following a relegation battle in the season before he arrived, spelling excellent progress.

Sports Chairman Don Amott said:

“So pleased John has decided to sign a new 2 year deal with the club – he is a key figure of our future and I believe a strong relationship between the manager and the chairman is so important in all football clubs. It’s a pleasure for me to work with John”.

McGrath added:

“I am delighted to continue my work as manager of Mickleover Sports and show my commitment by signing a new two year contract. With everything happening off the pitch with our new development going ahead and with the support of the chairman Don Amott, the board and club committee members, Mickleover Sports is a club that has an exciting future ahead and I am privileged to be a part of it all”.

McGrath has already made progress during this close-season with the signing of highly-rated strikers Bradley Grayson, and Evan Garnett signalling his intent to continue to build an attractive brand of attacking football.

In addition McGrath has worked hard to confirm a rich line-up of pre-season friendlies including Sheffield United, Notts County, Burton Albion, Coventry City and Mansfield Town. Click here to see the full list: https://mickleoverfc.com/1st-team-fixtures/

 

 

REVEALED: New Home Kit

We are excited to reveal the new Mickleover Sports FC home kit for the new 17/18 season.
 
The new home shirt sponsor is ‘Prostate Cancer’ (Prostate Cancer UK) – this has been paid for by Mickleover Sports chairman Don Amott as a gesture towards his ongoing support of important charity organisations. Don Amott will continue to be featured as the away kit sponsor.
 
As per last year, the other home kit sponsors are Escape Design & Print (Derby), and Monetise (UK Lead Generation).
 
The kit is once again supplied by the excellent XBlades Sports, and we can confirm that it will be available for purchase from our online store (date TBC).
 
We hope you love it like we do!
 
#ExcitingTimes #SportsRising

Transfer News: Bradley Grayson Signs For Sports

We are delighted that striker Bradley Grayson has signed for Sports amid heavy competition for his signature.

Bradley is a strong, pacy 24 year old striker who hails from Doncaster and made four appearances for Doncaster Rovers which preceded spells with Frickley Athletic, Matlock Town, Stocksbridge Steels and Buxton FC. He has also plied his trade abroad with Ange IF in Sweden where he scored an impressive 24 goiaqls in 22 games, Cumberland FC in South Australia and Loyola Mercalo Sparks in the Phillipines.

Last season in the NPL with Buxton he scored 20 goals, and 28 goals in all competitions.

Grayson is the second striker secured by first team manager, John McGrath, who has promised there will be plenty more transfer activity before the season restarts in August, and further demonstrates the club’s ambitious outlook.

Image: Grayson with Club Secretary, Tony Shaw

Highly-Rated Striker Signs For Sports

Mickleover Sports have secured the signing of Evan Garnett, a highly-rated striker from Belper Town.

Garnett began his career with Burton Albion, spending two and a half years on their books before joining Worksop Town.

He has also played for Ilkeston and Hucknall before linking up for a spell with Belper Town, for whom he scored 19 goals in the first half of the 2015/16 season.

Conference side Kidderminster Harriers came calling and signed him in January 2016 but opportunities were few and far between for Evan, both there and at Alfreton Town who he later joined and in November 2016 he returned to Belper for the rest of that season scoring 5 goals.

Manager John McGrath, who tried to sign Garnett last season has had to wait until now to finally get his signature.

There will be another big signing announcement coming very soon…

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Burton Albion Friendly Confirmed

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting Burton Albion at the Don Amott Arena for a pre-season friendly on July 14th, 2017 (7.30pm kick off).

Burton Albion have had a fantastic season, securing their highest ever end-of-season league position and will be looking for e good test against Sports.

This will be a Friday night game (hopefully in the sunshine!) so we hope to get a good crowd down for a great atmosphere.

Add it to your diaries now!

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Pablo Signs A New Contract At Sports

We are delighted to announce that Mickleover Sports Player Of The Season, Pablo Mills is to stay at the club for the 2017/18 season.

Pablo was instrumental in the 2016/17 season, playing 44 of the 46 NPL Premier Division league games – the highest number of league appearances of any player at the club, scoring 3 goals.

First team manager, John McGrath, said he is ‘delighted that player of the season Pablo Mills has decided to re-sign’.

Pablo’s goal against Grantham Town was also voted Goal Of The Season. Check it out here:

http://www.evostikleague.co.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-2189533/videos/97981

More player news to come so watch this space!

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Get Involved With Mickleover Sports

JOIN THE FUN – YOUR FOOTBALL CLUB NEEDS YOU!

After a great 2016/17 Season, we are already preparing for August and a new campaign in the Northern Premier League!
Would you like to be involved in what will be an exciting season for the Sports?

If you would like to join our great band of match day volunteers or to help in some other way, then please contact Dave Kelsey on davek@mickleoversportsfc.com for more information.

Pablo Wins Supporters Player Of The Season

We would like to extend a massive ‘well done’ to Pablo Mills, winner of the 2016/17 Supporters Player Of The Season. Pablo has played more league games (44 out of 46) than any other player and has been rock-solid in defence throughout the season, without forgetting that wonder-goal against Grantham Town!

Here are the final results:

1st: Pablo Mills

2nd: John McGrath

3rd: Andy Dales

So, thank you all for submitting your votes at the ground and online and once more for your support throughout the season.

Here’s to a successful 2017/18.

 

Final Home Game & End Of Season Awards

Mickleover Sports Vs Frickley Athletic (Saturday 3.00pm – Don Amott Arena)
John McGrath has released tomorrows team for our final home game, against Frickley Athletic:
 
1-Draper
2-Grocoot
5-Burgin
6-Mills
3-Turner
4-McGrath
11-Scott
7-Dales
9-Dickinson
8-Morrison
10-Baskerville
 
Subs:
 
Subs-
Morgan Williams (academy player)
Lewis King
Will Norcross
Aaron Cole
Tyler Blake
 
Remember, the game will be followed by the End Of Season awards. See image for details.
 
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MSC End of Season Presentation Web Flyer