Category: Club News

McGrath brings in loan signing Amantchi

Mickleover Sports boss John McGrath has moved to bolster his attacking options with the loan signing of young Chesterfield striker Levi Amantchi.

The 18 year old is highly thought of at the Spirites having already made 15 appearances in The National League this season and creating 2 assists in those matches.

The academy graduate has already made an impact at relegation threatened Sports, scoring both goals in the 2-0 win at promotion chasing Scarborough Athletic.

That only the second away win of the season for relegation threatened Mickleover and they’ll be hoping that Amantchi can bag a few more goals to save them from the drop, starting with Warrington Town at home this coming Saturday.

COACH TRAVEL FOR SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC AWAY MATCH

Fancy a day by the sea?

Mickleover Sports are offering supporters seats on the players coach up to our away game at Scarborough Athletic this weekend.

The cost is £10 per seat and the coach will leave the Don Amott Arena at 10am sharp.

Any supporters who are interested should contact club secretary Tony Shaw on 07966197246 to book their seats.

Hurry though as space is limited!

SPORTS BRING IN CRESSWELL

Mickleover Sports are delighted to announce the capture of experienced defender Ryan Cresswell.

The former Rotherham United, Southend United, Fleetwood Town and Northampton Town player has a vast amount of professional experience in The Football League having reached the Football League Trophy Final with Southend in 2013 and winning League Two with Northampton in 2016. Ryan also made the PFA League Two team of the year with Southend in 2013.

The former Sheffield United Academy graduate will provide some much needed defensive options to go along side Pablo Mills, Durrel Berry and Joel Bonner who are already at the club.

Ryan will go straight into the Sports side to face Scarborough Athletic at the Flamingo Stadium on Saturday 23rd February.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL DAY! Hyde United (H): Match Preview

Mickleover Sports are in need of as much local support as possible this coming weekend as they take on 10th placed Hyde United. With a three week period without a game followed by a disappointing 3-0 defeat away to Marine, Sports are really in need of a win to regain the confidence and form that was on show at the start of the year. Teams around Sports including Workington, Grantham Town, Lancaster City and Marine have been picking up good results so Sports now need to start doing the same and really need the support of our home crowd. With this in mind we are offering all kids of junior clubs in the local area FREE admission and their parents only paying £2 each!

LAST TIME OUT
Hyde United were last in action last weekend as they were defeated 2-1 at home by Derbyshire Rivals Matlock Town. A Nicholas Pratt goal either side of goals from Luke Hinsley and Craig Westcarr for the Gladiators saw Hyde on the wrong end of the scoreline. Sports last game was of course the 3-0 away defeat to Marine in Liverpool last weekend.

SPORTS TEAM NEWS
Nathan Jarman will serve the final game of his suspension this weekend. We believe Ricky Ravenhill will return from his suspension this weekend. Pablo Mills was out with a shoulder injury last weekend and it is unclear if he will have recovered in time. Boss John McGrath and Czech striker Tomas Junek also both had to come off last weekend with knocks but both should be ok for the weekend. Everyone else is presumed fit and available for selection.

GOING TO THE GAME?
The game is a 3pm Kick Off at the Don Amott Arena on Station Road, Mickleover, DE3 9FB with Admission Prices set at £10 Adults and £7 Concessions. Don’t forget that all kids of local junior teams are FREE with parents only paying £2 for entry each! Derby County & Burton Albion Season Ticket Holders not going away with their teams are being encouraged to come along to support their local non league side with reduced admission of £7 on production of their club’s season ticket at the turnstile. The bar and snack van will be open as usual serving hot and cold drinks and food before during and after the match. Your new look Sports Report Match day Programme will also be on sale at the turnstile for only £2! This features the thoughts of Chairman Don Amott and Manager John McGrath plus all your usual content.

NOT GOING TO THE GAME?
Then no need to worry, Press & Media Officers Sam & Kerry Goldsworthy will be at the game keeping you up to date via the usual platforms of Twitter & Facebook, with match reaction on Mickleover Sports TV (Youtube) after the game!

Sports v Hyde United: SPECIAL OFFER!

CALLING ALL PARENTS OF LOCAL JUNOR FOOTBALL TEAMS!

Take advantage of our amazing offer and get entry to Saturday’s game v Hyde United for just £2 each when you bring your children. PLUS your children get in FREE!

Mickleover Sports v Hyde United
K.O. 1500, Sat 16th Feb 2019
The Don Amott Arena

Treat your family at The Don Amott Arena

MICKLEOVER SPORTS ACADEMY | YEAR 11 TRIALS | FEB HALF TERM

Mickleover Sports are looking for talented, committed and ambitious local footballers currently in Year 11 who wish to join a semi-professional academy in the Evo-Stik League where they will #Study, #Train and #Play full time after leaving school in 2019.

Our students study for a BTEC in Sport qualification (Level 3), train every day with an UEFA qualified coach and play in the NPL Football Academy League with opportunities to play in the FA Youth Cup.

Now in its fifth year, the Mickleover Sports ‘Education and Football Academy’ is an alternative to college and is ideal for any 16/17 year old who wishes to gain a great education and develop as a footballer at the same time.

TRIALS are taking place in the forthcoming February half term holidays.

DATE & TIME: Thursday 21st February, 10am – 12pm
VENUE: Steve Bloomer 3G pitch, the Racecourse, St Marks Road, Derby, DE21 6AL (3G pitch)

If you would like to attend, please register your details at nplfa.co.uk/register

At the Mickleover Sports Academy you will study, train and play full time.

STUDY:
– Alternative to college
– BTEC in Sport Level 3 (Diploma & Extended Diploma)
– 168 UCAS points (Extended Diploma) & 112 UCAS points (Diploma) available
– Two year programme
– Study in the classroom with your team mates
– Take the next step to UK university, US scholarship or employment/apprenticeship

TRAIN:
– Experienced & UEFA qualified coaches
– Train three/four times a week
– Improve technical ability and fitness on a daily basis
– Opportunities to train with the first team

PLAY:
– In the NPL Football Academy League
– Opportunities to play in the FA Youth Cup
– Games played at Evo-Stik League stadiums
– Opportunities to progress to the first team
– Opportunities to play for the inter-league team against
professional clubs (https://youtu.be/599ijooPbrg)

EXTRAS:
– All matches are filmed, analysed and shown in a weekly highlights package online with our video partners FilmMyMatch (https://youtu.be/3T_q_C28oQg)
– Opportunities to take part in online challenges against other students (https://youtu.be/SQfRyXeSYUc)
– Opportunities to study, play and coach in the USA by gaining a scholarship
– Progress onto our three-year university degree course (http://nplfa.co.uk/degree/)

Take a look at the NPLFA’s success stories – nplfa.co.uk/graduates – and activate your ambition now by applying at nplfa.co.uk/register

Follow the NPLFA:
facebook.com/NPLFootballAcademy
twitter.com/NPLFA
instagram.com/NPLFA
youtube.com/NPLFA

 

Mickleover FEB

JUNIOR FOOTBALL DAY!!!! South Shields (H): Match Preview

Mickleover Sports are in need of as much local support as possible this coming weekend as they take on the league leaders South Shields. The Mariners from the North East are cruising at the moment having won their last six league games and are expected to bring a few hundred traveling supporters with them. After last weekends washouts at Workington and results going against them Sports find themselves third bottom inside the relegation zone, and will be desperate to climb out as quickly as possible. However it will be a difficult task this weekend against a club with ambition to reach The Football League. With this in mind we are offering all kids of junior clubs in the local area FREE admission and their parents only paying £2 each!

LAST TIME OUT
Last weekend South Shields cruised to victory thrashing Whitby Town 5-2, to continue their 100% home record this season. This was played in front of a whopping crowd of 1830 spectators. Sports last game was the 1-0 defeat at home to Gainsborough Trinity two weeks ago.

SPORTS TEAM NEWS
Nathan Jarman will serve the final game of his suspension. There were a number of players unavailable for last weekend which included Ben Turner, Shaquille McDonald, Evan Garnett and Kyle Carey. We expect to have some if not all of these players back in the squad for Saturday.

GOING TO THE GAME?
The game is a 3pm Kick Off at the Don Amott Arena on Station Road, Mickleover, DE3 9FB with Admission Prices set at £10 Adults and £7 Concessions. Don’t forget that all kids of local junior teams are FREE with parents only paying £2 for entry each! Derby County Season Ticket Holders are being encouraged to come along to support their local non league side with reduced admission of £7 on production of their club’s season ticket at the turnstile. The bar and snack van will be open as usual serving hot and cold drinks and food before during and after the match. Your new look Sports Report Match day Programme will also be on sale at the turnstile for only £2! This features the thoughts of Chairman Don Amott and Manager John McGrath plus all your usual content.

NOT GOING TO THE GAME?
Then no need to worry, Press & Media Officers Sam & Kerry Goldsworthy will be at the game keeping you up to date via the usual platforms of Twitter & Facebook, with match reaction on Mickleover Sports TV (Youtube) after the game!

Lancaster City 2-2 Mickleover Sports: Match Report

Lancaster City 2-2 Mickleover Sports
Saturday 12th January 2019
Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division.
Written by Kerry Goldsworthy

With 4 wins in a row, Mickleover Sports came into this game aiming to bag another win. Sports boss John McGrath put out a very good 4-4-2 formation with Callum Hawkins in goal. The back four consisted of Jake Scott, Pablo Mills, Ben Turner and Durrell Berry. The midfield consisted of Ricky Ravenhill, Mason Warren, Jimmy Phillips and Kyle Carey. The two front strikers consisted of Nathan Jarman and Shaquille McDonald. The bench consisted of Jack Walsh, Adam Prusa, Jiri Boula, John McGrath and Evan Garnett.

First half commenced and on the first minute, chance came for Lancaster. An early free kick was awarded to Lancaster. Rob Wilson took the free kick and was saved into the hands of Sports goalkeeper Callum Hawkins. On the 13th minute, chance came for Sports. A great ball from Kyle Carey through to Shaquille McDonald into the box but Shaquille was flagged offside. On the 17th minute, another chance came for Sports. Once again, a fantastic effort from Kyle Carey just inside the box but his shot was saved into the hands of Lancaster’s goalkeeper Jack Sims. Throughout the past ten minutes, Sports and Lancaster had some excellent chances and wrongful decisions but the score stayed at 0-0. On the 30th minute and a goal came for Lancaster after a free kick was awarded to Lancaster. Ryan Winder took the free kick and met the head of Durrell Berry who unfortunately headed it into the back of the Lancaster net to give Lancaster the lead. On the 42nd minute, chance came for Lancaster. A quick corner routine from the home side saw the ball fall to Charlie Bailey but he blasted the ball over the bar. Not much occurred throughout the first half but unfortunately is was mostly Lancaster with the chances with pure domination over the Sports defence.

Half Time: Lancaster City 1-0 Mickleover Sports

Second half commenced and on the 48th minute, chance came for Sports. Nathan Jarman was played in over the top and took his shot but was blocked away for a corner. Mason Warren took the corner but was cleared away by Lancaster. On the 50th minute, chance came for Lancaster. A cross into the box met Lewis Fensome and his shot was tipped over the bar by Sports keeper Callum Hawkins. Corner was taken and cleared away by Sports defence. On the 54th minute, Sports got the equaliser after a corner was awarded. Mason Warren took the corner and met the head of Pablo Mills who put the ball into the bottom right corner. On the 59th minute, chance came for Sports. A lovely run from Jake Scott met the feet of Shaquille McDonald who volleyed it out wide of the right hand of the post. On the 65th minute, Sports went in the lead after a free kick was awarded to Sports. Mason Warren took the free kick and fell to Durrell Berry who headed it into the goal and made up from his goal earlier on. On the 67th minute, Sports made their first substitution with Evan Garnett replacing Kyle Carey. On the 74th minute, chance came for Lancaster. Durrell Berry gave the ball away and Lancaster took the opportunity to equalise but the shot from Charlie Bailey smacked off the post and gave Sports the let off. On the 80th minute and another chance came for Lancaster as a free kick was awarded. Free kick was taken and spilled out of the hands of Callum Hawkins and kicked out by Pablo Mills. On the 87th minute, chance came for Lancaster, but the shot was saved in the hands of Callum Hawkins. On the 90th minute, Sports made another substitution with Shaquille McDonald coming off and replaced by Jack Walsh. During added time, there was quite a lot of action with Lancaster desperately wanting an equaliser and it came on the 6th minute of added time as Brad Carsley’s shot went straight past Callum Hawkins to give Lancaster the equaliser and Sports to share the points.

Full Time: Lancaster 2-2 Mickleover Sports

Supporters Evening TONIGHT!

Mickleover Sports are hosting a Supporters Night at The Don Amott Arena, tonight from 7.30pm!

The night will be an opportunity for Sports fans and supporters a like to put questions to people at the club about an array of subjects.

Hosted by Media Officers Sam & Kerry Goldsworthy, the night will see Club Chairman and Player/Manager John McGrath give updates on the club on and off the pitch including the new 4G pitch going down this year and lots more . Supporters will then get the chance to put their questions to John and Don and any of the coaching staff and/or players that are able to attend.

The evening is free so just show up at the door and you’ll be welcomed in. The bar will be open and refreshments will be available.

Come down, enjoy a drink and put your questions to our team!