Come down and support your local club as our first team take on a pre-season double header at the Don Amott Arena.
Starting with Telford United tomorrow (Tues 23rd July), followed by Burton Albion on Wednesday (24th July). Both games kick off at 1945 leaving you plenty of time to pop down after dinner and cheer on our boys!
Discounted Admissions: All Adults £7.00, U16s FREE!
A warm welcome awaits Nigel Clough and Burton Albion, as they come to the Don Amott Arena, next Wednesday 24th July (KO 1945), to face our boys.
Please come down and support us.
The National League System’s ‘big three’ feeder leagues are celebrating a new two-year sponsorship deal with leading online gambling company BetVictor, starting from season 2019/20.
It’s the first time that a single brand takes on the title sponsorship of every Step 3 and 4 competition. Like many contemporary sports sponsorships, BetVictor’s focus is on digital and social media, with each league’s website being refreshed and new content added.
The new BetVictor sponsorship will bring a remarkable level of new investment into each competition, underpinning BetVictor’s commitment to supporting the game and to strengthen its digital presence through unique collaborations and campaigns.
In a joint statement, Nick Robinson – Isthmian Football League Chairman, Mark Harris – Northern Premier League Chairman and Terry Barratt – Southern League Chair, said:
We are delighted to be working with BetVictor, such a high-profile sponsor. It is a major coup for the leagues at the Steps 3 and 4 of the National Leagues System. By working collectively, we become a much more attractive commercial and media proposition. We are all striving to professionalise our competitions and this sponsorship takes things to a new level.
Commenting on the partnership, BetVictor’s Director of Brand and Creative, Matt Parkes stated:
We’re very excited about this partnership and we’re confident it will be a successful one for all three leagues and for BetVictor. The growing popularity of the leagues amongst the football community in the UK gives us the opportunity to amplify our brand’s digital presence and engagement, and to get closer to the leagues’ football fans.
The players’ shirt sleeves at 228 clubs part of all three leagues will also carry the BetVictor logo.
Mickleover Sports have made another really important signing. The very experienced left footed centre back Greg Young. Whose previous clubs include:
I am delighted to be joining such a well established club as Mickleover Sports. Having been here as an opposition player on many occasions I am well aware of the quality of football that the team is encouraged to play. As soon as I was approached by the manager John McGrath I was immeditaely excited about joining and it was an easy decision to sign. I know the league well and what it takes to be successful and I am looking forward to working with the staff and players to help the club make further progression.
Grey Young
With a back line already consisting of Durrell Berry, Pablo Mills and Ben Turner my recruitment was to find a centre half who would seamlessly fit in to that already experienced defensive unit. I was delighted to get Greg’s signature and to get this signing over the line is a massive statement of intent from us as a club. He is a player of vast experience and will forge a formidable partnership with fellow centre back Pablo Mills. He is renowned for his aggression but he also possesses a very talented left foot and is comfortable in possession which really suits our style of play and he will give natural balance down that left side with Ben Turner. Welcome to Sports Greg.
John McGrath, First Team Manager
Sports are over the moon to have retained another outstanding performer in Durrell Berry, who gives his all, week in, week out.
I’m delighted to sign for another season with Sports.
Last season was a tough one for all involved at the club, which I feel we should never have been in the situaton we found ourselves at the end of the season, but that’s gone now and I look forward a new season and most definitely pushing for promotion with the squad the gaffer is looking to build.
It was easy for me stay for another season not just because it suits me location wise but the way the manager works and likes us to play football is by far the most enjoyable, challenging and rewarding way to work and play football.
Durrell Berry
An absolute gem of a player to work with. Should still be playing league football in my opinion and is he a massive coup for our club Mickleover Sports.Durrell joined us mid season last year and was instrumental in our league survival. Equally comfortable at right back or centre back I have not seen or played with a better 1 v 1 defender in my 20 year career. I am absolutely delighted to have retained Durrell for the upcoming season.
Sports are extremely excited to sign Jack Smith. Jack signed for Guiseley Academy on a scholarship at 16 years old and then went on to sign for Goole AFC. Having a strong season at Goole prompted then National Conference North club North Ferriby to snatch up the talented young utility player. He played the majority of games during the 18/19 season with North Ferriby until the unfortunate events of the club going in to liquidation.
Jack fits the mould of young talented players that we look for here at Mickleover Sports. He had an unfortunate season last year whilst at North Ferriby but Jack never once ‘downed tools’. He fought for Ferriby until the club went in to liquidation and it’s this strength in character that makes him a great signing. Welcome to Sports Jack.
John McGrath, First Team Manager
I’m delighted to have signed for Mickleover, John has made it clear the ambitions of the club this season and I couldn’t turn down the offer to play. I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead and I can’t wait to get started.
Jack Smith
Mickleover’s only car boot sale is back this Sunday 30th June at Mickleover Sports Club.
The sun will be out and we have a new sellers price of just £3.00!
Follow us on Facebook for updates @mickleovermarketandcarbootsale
Another good young talent nurtured by Mickleover Sports has been retained. Mason Warren is tipped to go on to do big things and we are delighted to have him for another season.
I’m absolutely buzzing to have signed for the coming season and feel like as a squad we owe it to ourselves and the club to show what we’re about and put last season behind us. Hopefully this season will bring success both individually and as a team and we will be competing up the other end of the table this time round. The gaffers shown his trust in the players that he’s retained and it’s down to us to repay that faith shown in us now.
Mason Warren
Mason is a player who I believe has all the ingredients to follow in the footsteps of Andy Dales and make a return back in to the football league. It’s one of our massive plus points here at Mickleover Sports that we nurture young talent and Mason certainly fits that prototype. He’s a very talented footballer and being only 21 years old has, in my opinion, a great future ahead of him and it’s my role as manager and the role of my coaching staff to make sure we help Mason achieve his full potential.
John McGrath, First Team Manager
Mickleover’s only car boot sale is back on Sunday 23rd June at Mickleover Sports Club.
We have a new sellers price of only £3.00!
Follow us on Facebook for updates @mickleovermarketandcarbootsale
Mickleover Sports are over the moon to fight off higher competition to sign James Cadman. James is a wide/central midfield player who spent his childhood at Rotherham United FC. When his contract expired at the then Championship side, he went on to play for Stalybridge Celtic, Harrogate Town, Hyde United and Scarborough Athletic where he won promotion to the EvoStik Premier Division at the end of the 2017/18 season.
It took the gaffer 10 minutes maximum to convince me that Mickleover was the club I wanted to play for. The philosophy, mindset and ambition of the club really made my mind up for me. I just want to come into a good set up and help the club win as many games as possible and push for promotion. From memory, playing against Mickleover last season was difficult because the standard of football was so high and I want to be a part of a team that plays the way that this group of players does.
James Cadman
It shows how far we’ve come as a club, and shows just how much our philosophy appeals to footballers that we can attract players of the caliber of James Cadman. He’s an exceptional footballer with a great attitude who adds great quality to our squad. From our initial meeting with James it was apparent that both club and player were a ready made fit. Welcome to Sports James.
John McGrath, First Team Manager
