Category: Club News

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.

Strikers Staying On

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.

Ashman Returns

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.

Matchday Ground Entry Mickleover FC

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.

Mickleover FC Press Announcement

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:

  • State of the art Artificial Pitch which is used frequently by Mickleover Juniors, other clubs, charities and local organizations
  • A high quality stadium with new floodlights, Hospitality Room, Club Shop and great facilities
  • A very successful Academy run by the Derby County Community Trust
  • A successful ground sharing relationship with Derby County Women
  • A host of great relationships with local sponsors
  • A number of regular large events each year that have become part of the calendar for the Mickleover Community

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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