by Peter Scherer
WE can confirm that strikers Manni Norkett and Josiah Dyer will be staying at the Don Amott Arena to the end of the season.
Dyer, on loan from Peterborough Sports has scored six goals so far, while Boston Utd loanee Norkett has three under his belt.
We would like to thank both Peterborough Sports and Boston Utd for their continued help and co-operation
said Sports boss Gareth Holmes.
by Peter Scherer
MICKLEOVER have re-signed former Sheffield Wednesday Under 23 captain Josh Ashman on a further months loan from Bradford Park Avenue, and he goes straight into the squad for Saturday’s game at Anstey Nomads.
As well as his earlier spell at Mickleover, he has previously been loaned to Guiseley and spent three months at Matlock Town last season.
In the interest of Safety for all involved spectators, staff and officials we would like to remind all visitors to the Don Amott Arena that the following policies are in place.
Proof of age may be requested at the Turnstile and the club reserve the right to refuse entry at the turnstiles.
Bag searches can be performed by the stewards on duty on entry to the ground.
It is Strictly prohibited to bring alcohol, weaponry, drones, pyrotechnics, and illegal drugs into the ground. If any of the above items are found they will be confiscated and the bearer may be refused entry to the ground.
Under the Football (offences) act 1991 it is a criminal offence “to enter the field of play or throw any object onto the pitch” Any individual breaching this rule will be ejected from the ground immediately and will face a club permanent ban and possible police prosecution.
The above policies are in place to ensure the safety of all visitors to our family friendly club. Breaches to the rules are taken seriously.
Don Amott has been Chairman of Mickleover FC for over 10 years and we are today announcing that Don has decided to step down as Chairman at the end of this season. Don is 77 this year and is hoping to spend more time with his wife Mary and the rest of the family.
Don became Chairman of Mickleover FC in October 2015 and has transformed the club on and off the pitch over the last decade. The Football Club now has very strong foundations to build on over the next 10 years including:
Mickleover FC want to thank Don Amott and his greater family who have been so fantastic for the club. Don has worked tirelessly to take this club forward and the whole of Mickleover FC and their supporters would like to wish Don a long and happy retirement!
Don wants to thank the many people who have supported him along the way. He would also like to thank the superb fans and sponsors for their fantastic support over the last 10 years and wish the club, and all involved with it, every success in the coming years.
Don will remain a supporter and has committed that the Don Amott Leisure Group of companies will remain the main sponsor of Mickleover FC for the following 3 seasons to help the new Chairman move forward seamlessly.
Mickleover FC have started a process to find a new Chairman or a syndicate of businesses to take over the running of the club with it’s huge potential for the coming years.
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by Peter Scherer
Mickleover Academy graduate Toby Smith is heading stateside to take-up a football scholarship in New Jersey.
He made his first team debut in the Derbyshire Senior Cup at Matlock Town in 23/24, after some impressive performances in the reserves and youth teams.
A wing back or defensive midfielder, he earned his place in the first team squad and made couple of further starts, as well as coming off the bench. He also had a loan spell at Gresley Rovers.
He was on an extended trial at Barnsley at the start of this season and played against Mickleover in the pre-season friendly. After two more starts and being name Man of the Match against Long Eaton Utd, he spent most of this season on loan at Belper Utd.
Everyone at Mickleover wishes him well for his future and his Trans-Atlantic journey.
by Peter Scherer
Home-grown striker Fin Ryder has joined our league rivals Shepshed Dynamo, after spending most of the last two seasons on loan at Kimberley Miners Welfare.
As a former captain of the Mickleover youth team, he graduated from the academy and reserve side, to earn his first contract.
Joining the first team squad on a regular basis in 23/24 season, he scored his first goal for the first team in the home win against Nuneaton and also had a spell on loan at Basford.
Everyone at Mickleover wishes him well in his future career.
