Category: Club News

Squad Changes At Mickleover

by Peter Scherer

On the eve of Mickleover’s home game against Racing Club Warwick last Saturday, Sports boss Gareth Holmes added two players to his squad to see out the season.

Winger/midfielder Luke McCormick spent time with Gareth at the Nottingham Forest Academy, before joining Grantham Town following his release. He then spent six years in the US before his return to the UK.

Goalkeeper Jason Alexander began his career at Chesterfield and joins us on a dual registration from Kettering Town. Both players were in last Saturday’s starting line-up.

There has also been one outgoing move, with Fraser Corden going out on loan to Belper Utd. He scored on his debut after coming on as a second half substitute.

Potters Youngster Heads To Mickleover

by Peter Scherer

20 year old central midfielder Will Smith has joined Mickleover on a months loan from Stoke City, subject to NPL, EFL and FA approval.

He has made two appearances in this years EFL Cup, having come through the clubs Academy, Under 18’s and Under 21’s.

Bos Moves On

by Peter Scherer

Goalkeeper Oliver Bosworth has left Mickleover and made his debut for Coventry Phoenix yesterday.

Bos returned to the Don Amott Arena at the start of this season, having originally left in 2024 after losing his place to Yusuf Mersin following an injury.

He was first choice again for the early part of this season, before falling out favour. Everyone at Mickleover wish him well on is new move and future career.

Mickleover Sign Defender & Teenage Striker

Mickleover have signed defender Danny Gordon from Anstey Nomads. He joined Nomads in pre-season after he had been at Corby Town for three years.

He has also played for Loughborough Dynamo and Belper Town.

18 year old striker Michael Ihiedi has also joined Mickleover, after graduated through the academy at Isthmian League Cray Wanderers, to making his senior debut last season.

He has also played for Corinthian in the Southern Counties League and is currently studying in Derby. He was an unused substitute in Tuesday’s Derbyshire Senior Cup defeat.

Derham Loan Ends

by Peter Scherer

Midfielder Ross Derham has returned to Alfreton Town following his loan spell at the Don Amott Arena.

He made the first of his five starts back in December against Coventry Sphinx and his last was as a late substitute in last weekends win at home to Basford.

Everyone at Mickleover would like to tank Ross for his contribution and wish him well in his future career.

Keane Returns

by Peter Scherer

Midfielder Cieron Keane has returned to the Don Amott Arena, from Long Eaton Utd and signed just in time to make his debut in last Saturday’s 3-1 win over Basford.

Keane came to Mickleover originally in September 2024 and scored within two minutes of his debut in the FA Cup win over Coleshill Town.

He started this season at Quorn Town, but his return is a welcome addition to the Mickleover squad.