Category: Club News

Sports Sign Striker Smith

by Peter Scherer

Striker Harvey Smith finally made his Mickleover debut in our win at Coventry Utd, having previously been unavailable since signing from Lichfield City in pre-season. Smith had been at Studley until Coventry Sphinx signed him in November 2020. He spent over five years at Sphinx, but had a four-year lay-off, before his prolific goalscoring came to Lichfield’s attention and they signed him last January.

“I got on well with the gaffer when we met at the last game I played against you. He had seen me in other games and called me a few times, then invite me down. It’s a really nice set up and I was impressed enough to make the move, so I am now hoping to share in the success,” said Harvey.

“Harvey has a real edge to his game and caused us problems last year with directness, physicality and tireless work rate. It’s great they he will causing our opponents the same problems next season,” replied Mickleover boss Gareth Holmes.

Powell Added To Mickleover Squad

by Peter Scherer

Darryl Powell is the latest addition to the Mickleover squad and made his debut as a second half substitute in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Barwell.

Having played most of his career at centre back, he was in the Nottingham Forest Academy, before moving to Lincoln City. He has spent time at both Birmingham City and Crewe Alexandra and went to Bromsgrove Sporting n loan, before having some time out.

“Darryl had been at a few clubs, but he’s got pedigree, the right application to learn and showed real quality with us during pre-season,” said Sports gaffer Gareth Holmes.

“I was keen to come to Mickleover as I am a local lad and knew Gareth from my Forest Academy days, liking his character and his coaching style. I had time away from the game, but now I’m back doing what I love to do,” Darryl replied.

He’s the son of Darryl senior too, the former Rams and Jamaica international midfielder.