Category: Club News

Sports Add Midfielder To Squad

by Peter Scherer

Mickleover have signed defensive midfielder Ali Aftab Mohiuddin just in time for tonight’s game at home to Long Eaton.

Moroccan born, Mohiuddin has spent the last few years at Chesterfield, making his first team debut in the EFL Trophy last September.

He made four appearances for the Spireites scoring one goal, but came to Sports pre-season trial after being released at the end of last season.

Wilson Heads Out On Loan

by Peter Scherer

Former Mickleover captain Ryan Wilson has gone to Stamford in the Southern League Central Premier Division on a season long loan.

Signed from Basford at the start of 22/23 season, he has spent three seasons at the Don Amott Arena.

Everyone one at Mickleover wish him well for the forthcoming season.

Former Sports Stars Move On

by Peter Scherer

TWO of the Mickleover players from last season have taken another step in their footballing careers.

Former Stoke City midfielder Gaby Adebambo will be playing in tier two of the Czech Republic League with SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice, while former Blackpool loanee wing Kwaku Donkor will be playing National League with Tamworth.

We wish both players the best of luck in their future careers and thank them for the contribution during their time at Mickleover

said Sports boss Gareth Holmes.

New Midfielder Joins Mickleover Squad

by Peter Scherer

Mickleover managed Gareth Holmes has added midfielder Fraser Corden to the squad for the forthcoming season.

Corden came through the junior ranks at Rushden & Diamonds and played for their Under 21 side before making his first team debut in September 2021.

He has also been a regular member of the first team squad since then and is also a England Futsal International

As I moved to live in Derby, I sent a message and video to Gareth and he offered me a trial. I was fairly optimistic and had confidence in myself after playing the pre-season games, did well and was signed

said Fraser.

White Joins Sports

by Peter Scherer

Mickleover have signed versatile left sided player Archie White. He can play winger, midfield or orthodox winger and started his career in Chesterfield’s Academy, where he spent 10 years, including loans at Staveley MW and Matlock Town.

He joined Buxton following his release in July last year and was on a dual registration with Long Eaton Utd. He has also played for Retford and Sheffield FC.

The gaffer got in touch with me, I like the set up here and the style he likes to play, high temp and positive and it suits me. Have a chance, have a shot, so I can’t wait for the season to start

he said.