Category: Club News

Experienced Striker Heads For Mickleover

by Peter Scherer

Mickleover have signed vastly experienced striker Leon Clarke from Kettering. With over 500 appearances and 140 goals, Clarke has played in every division of the Football League and won the League One title with both Sheffield Utd and Wolves.

He has played for many teams in his long career and started this season at Hartlepool, before a short stay at Kettering.

Mickleover play the sort of football I like, attractive and it’s the sort of opportunity I had to jump at with both hands

said Clarke.

Ex Blues Defender Joins Sports

by Peter Scherer

Mickleover have signed former Birmingham City defender Lewis Cunningham and gave him a short sharp debut in last Saturday’s win at home to Nuneaton Borough, before he went off injured after 15 minutes.

A former Manchester City Youth player, the 21 year old has also played for Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers and York City.

Bowman Signs

by Peter Scherer

Mickleover have added midfielder Matty Bowman to their squad, after he signed from Basford towards the end of last week.

The 22 year old has also played for Scarborough and Dunfermline Athletic and represented England Independent Schools during his time at Repton.

He debuted for sports on Tuesday night at right back, in the way defat at Ketering.

Ryley Joins For A Month

by Peter Scherer (Photos: Richard King)

Teenaged midfielder Kian Ryley has arrived at the Don Amott Arena on a month’s loan from National League North side Solihull Moors.

A graduate of their own Academy, Kian broke into the first team squad towards the end f last season, after spending a month on loan at Hereford Utd.

 

Pollard Moves On

by Peter Scherer

Goalkeeper Jim Pollard has recently moved onto Northern Counties East League side Rossington Main.

A pre-season signing from Matlock Town, Pollard’s appearances have been restricted to FA Cup and FA Trophy games, due to the form of first choice Oli Bosworth.

Everyone at the Don Amott Arena wishes Jim well in his future career.