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by Peter Scherer

Mickleover have signed vastly experienced midfielder Terry Hawkridge. Having played in both Leagues One and Two, with Scunthorpe, Mansfield Town and Notts County, Terry had spent two years with Eastwood until he joined Sherwood Collieries last March.

He’s also played for Lincoln City, Boston Utd and Solihull Moors among others.

“We were really pleased to get to speak to Terry, and as soon as we knew he was available we had to move very quickly to get a player of his quality. We got him and we are really pleased to have him on board,” said Sports gaffer Gareth Holmes.

“I like the ambition and the way the club is going. I had spoken with Gareth and Billy, and they have a good young team here. I am happy to be one of the experienced players to push them on,” Hawkridge replied.

by Peter Scherer

Mickleover boss Gareth Holmes has added teenaged striker Yerim Zoko to his squad. A former West Bromwich Albion Under 21’s player, he has spent the last year at Notts County and also had a month on loan at Matlock Town last season.

“I had just left Notts County and knew Hamza Bencherif through my family. He suggested I came down for a session, I liked it and felt aligned and excited with the coaching,” he said.

“Yerim is a very young and exciting player, with loads of pace, a hunger to improve and a desire to win. He adds even more to our attacking options,” Holmes added.

by Peter Scherer

Mickleover have signed striker Luca Alonzi from National League Boston Utd.

A former Nottingham Forest junior, he moved to Boston in August 2024 and had loan spells at Stamford and Leamington last season.

I had spoken to Billy who told me about the club, then it was an easy decision for me. My targets are 20 goals, promotion and stay in the starting line-up

said Luca.

We are really pleased to have him with us. There’s more competition for places and he has the ability to be a constant attacking threat, having scored at this level and higher with a positive pedigree

Mickleover boss Gareth Holmes replied.

by Peter Scherer

Pre-season comes to an end on Saturday with Mickleover hosting a Burton Albion XI in the annual KC Trust game for the Keith Calladine Trophy.

Mickleover will be trying to make it three in a row, having won the trophy 5-0 last season and 3-1 in ‘24/25.

It’s home fans last chance to see our new additions before it starts to get serious, with Winsford Utd away in the FA Cup on August 8th and then a visit to Nuneaton on the 11th, before we make our seasonal home league debut.

Kick off at Station Road on Saturday is 12.30, which still leaves time for both Derby and Burton fans to get over to the Pirelli Stadium where they contest the Bass Charity Vase at 3pm.

It’s worth fans arriving early as there will be pre-match announcements on the clubs future direction.

by Peter Scherer

Archie White is returning to Mickleover FC for the forthcoming season. Signed from Buxton at the start of last season, a versatile, attacking and tenacious midfielder, he was one of our top scorers too.

I really enjoyed it at Mickleover last season, although we didn’t achieve our ambitions. But we’ve now made some good signings, have a much stronger squad to push for promotion and I want to be part of it

he said.

Archie played numerous positions for us last season to show his versatility, so I hope we can find a more consistent position for him his time. He is comfortable in possession and is an attacking threat. He loves playing the ball and we want that to be infectious, along with his lively personality

added manager Gareth Holmes.

by Peter Scherer

Saturday sees Mickleover’s pre-season campaign spring into action, with a visit to United Counties League Division One Pinxton.

Our hosts were formed in 1994 and until a few years ago were in the same league as Mickleover Reserves.

Mark Richards became manager for the 22/23 season and gained promotion to their current league the following year. Now settled at Step 6, they finished 8th in the league in 24/25 and 11th last season.

They play at the Roofsol Welfare Arena, where last Saturday they went down 1-2 to Selby Town, after two second half goals from their visitors.

It’s your first chance to see some of Mickleover’s new arrivals, kick off is 3pm. Head for the ground on Wharf Road NG16 6LG, with parking available at Pinxton Miners Welfare, where there is also a licensed bar and food available.

by Peter Scherer

Mickleover have added attacking midfielder Theo Rowe to the their squad for the forthcoming season. A former Stoke City youngster, he was previously at Anstey Nomads too.

Theo spent last season at Coleshill Town and had also played for Banbury, Redditch, Alvechurch and Boldmere.

I saw what was happening here at Mickleover and want to be part of the project to improve my game and see what I can do. I was successful last season, leading scorer at Coleshill, so I am looking for double figures again

he said.

Theo is a really exciting player, he’s direct with the ability to beat players on the inside and the outside. His goal tally from the wing last season was really good. We had spoken to him a lot since the end of the season and he knows what he wants to achieve and that he can do that with us

replied Sports gaffer Gareth Holmes.