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All Eyes On Our Youngsters

by Peter Scherer This Wednesday it will be time to focus on the Mickleover FC run Derby County Community Trust team, as they visit Grimsby Town in the Community & Education Football Alliance Cup semi final. In the previous two rounds they have done a Merseyside double, beating Everton at home 7-1, before travelling to […]

Back To Winning Ways

by Peter Scherer Mickleover took their first win in five against Whitby Town, but it was far from plain sailing against the Seasiders. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Kwaku Donkor 3-Brandon Ferron 4-Will Atkinson 5-George Wilkinson 6-Tom Senir 7-Dylan Edwards 8-Cieron Keane 9-Andy Dales 10-Josh Carter 11-Marcus Barnes. Subs: Jake Bennett, Gaby Adebambo, Josh Maskell, Michael […]

Today’s Match Programme: Whitby Town

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Harrogate Teen Joins Sports

by Peter Scherer Teenaged defender Marcus Etherington has joined Mickleover on loan from Harrogate Town until the end of the season and goes straight into the squad for tomorrows game at home to Whitby Town. It is the 18 year old’s first loan spell away from his home club.

It’s Another Crunch Match As We Welcome Whitby Town

by Peter Scherer Our visitors this Saturday are Whitby Town, currently 18th in the league and battling for their own survival, but still mathematically in reach in Mickleover. They have won three of their last 10 games, beating Basford 1-0 last weekend, after a winless run of four games. Manager Gary Liddle and his assistant […]

Tykes Duo Arrive On Loan

by Peter Scherer Mickleover manager Gareth Holmes has added two loanees to his squad for the final weeks of the season. 18 year old defender Tom Senior and team mate Feyi Afuape have both come from Barnsley, where they have been part of the Under 18 squad. Both players have been on loan at Grantham […]

Player Movements

by Peter Scherer There have been a few more departures from Don Amott Arena over the last week or so. Both Sam Hewett and Finn Flanagan have returned to their hosts clubs after loan spells and we bid farewell to both Stefan Galinski and Chris O’Grady. Fin Ryder is staying on loan at Kimberley MW […]

Sports Go Down At Guiseley

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Despite an overall improvement from last weeks defeat at Worksop, promotion pushing Guiseley once again proved too much for a struggling Mickleover side. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2- Kwaku Donkor 3-Brandon Ferron 4- Gaby Adebambo 6-George Wilkinson 6-Will Atkinson 7-Marcus Barnes 8-Michael Hollingsworth 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Cieron Keane 11-Josh Maskall. […]

Reserves Soundly Beaten

by Peter Scherer Three first half goals ended any hopes Mickleover Reserves had of taking points from visitors Wirksworth Ivanhoe at the Don Amott Arena. Starting line-up:1-Josh Bull 2-Mason Hoult 3-Chris Palmer 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Silas Donker 6-Harry Atwal 7-Brad Brittan 8-Ted Stevenson 9-Mike Mandimutsira 10-Josh Powell 11-Luke Thompson. Subs: Moran Shweikh, Hamza Konane, Josh Maher. […]

It’s Another Tough Away Trip

by Peter Scherer Following last Saturday’s heavy defeat at Worksop, Mickleover are back on the road again this weekend with an equally tough task ahead. It’s a visit to third in the table Guiseley. But unlike Worksop, our hosts haven’t been in the best of form recently themselves, with just the one win from the […]

Calling All MFC Fans… A Date For Your Diary

by Peter Scherer ALL FANS are invited to the Mickleover FC Clubhouse at the Don Amott Arena on Thursday 3rd April for a FAN FORUM. We all know it’s been a difficult season, but this is YOUR chance to have you say. Air your views face to face, so even keyboard warriors are welcome. The […]

Palmer Moves On

by Peter Scherer Striker Tyreace Palmer has been released with immediate effect, following his ninth and final appearance for the club at Worksop last Saturday. Signed back in November, he was an immediate success scoring on his debut against Workington and making it three goals from his first four games, including the winner against Macclesfield. […]

Sports Hit for Six by Rampant Worksop

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Mickleover’s hopes of an upset at promotion pushing Worksop Town, were soon dashed, when the hosts scored their first of six goals without response, after 20 minutes. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Kwaku Donkor 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Will Atkinson 5-George Wilkinson 6-Michael Hollingsworth 7-Marcus Barnes 8-Gabby Adebambo 9-Tyreace Palmer 10-Andy Dales […]

Tough Trip To Worksop

by Peter Scherer Mickleover face the first of two tough away weekends this Saturday, when they visit second in the table Worksop Town. With five consecutive wins under their belt, our hosts will be keen to consolidate their end of season play-of place. Manager Craig Parry earned his side promotion last season and are still […]

A Goal In Each Half Ends Sports Cup Hopes

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Despite going out of the Derbyshire Senior Cup to Alfreton Town last night, Mickleover leave with heads held high after a strong second half performance. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Gaby Adebambo 5-Michael Hollingsworth 6-Dany Benson 7-Brandon Ferron 8-Will Atkinson 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Tyreace Palmer 11-Josh Maskall. […]

Local Honour at Stake

by Peter Scherer It’s Mickleover’s last chance of cup success on tonight, when we welcome Alfreton Town to the Don Amott Arena, for the Derbyshire Senior Cup Semi-Final. The teams last played each other in a pre-season friendly at Mickleover, a couple of seasons back, but this term it’s been difficult for both sides. Alfreton […]

Points for the taking?

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Despite outplaying visitors Morpeth Town for much of the second half, Mickleover came away goalless and pointless in a dour encounter. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Kwaku Donkor 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Michael Hollingsworth 5-George Wilkinson 6-Will Atkinson 7-Andy Dales 8-Gabby Adebambo 9-Chris O’Grady 10-Stuart Beavon 11-Dylan Edwards. Subs: Tyreace Palmer, Finn […]

Today’s Match Programme: Morpeth Town

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Play-Off Challengers Head For Mickleover

by Peter Scherer Mickleover welcome Morpeth Town FC to the Don Amott Arena tomorrow. Currently ninth in the table, their quest is to reach the play-off’s continues, with three games undefeated since their home loss to Worksop at the beginning of the month and only two defeats in the last seven. Back in November Sports […]

Reserves Out Of The Cup

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Mickleover Reserves hopes of progressing in the Abacus Lighting Floodlit Cup came to an abrupt end, with a 1-4 defeat at home to Haworth Colliery last Tuesday evening. Two goals in each half from our visitors, ended Sports youngsters challenge. Back in the Central Midlands Alliance League, Sports were […]

Mickleover Work Hard For Away Point

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) 90 minutes of grit and determination were rewarded for Mickleover with a well-deserved away point at Gainsborough Trinity. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Kwaku Donkor 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Will Atkinson 5-George Wilkinson 6-Danny Benson 7-Marcus Barnes 8-Gabby Adebambo 9-Chris O’Grady 10-Andy Dales 11-Dylan Edwards, Subs: Samson Hewett, Stuart Beavon, Brandon Ferron, […]

We’re Off To Gainsborough

by Peter Scherer Our hosts this weekend are Gainsborough Trinity, a side who have suffered for NPL League form, as a consequence of the financial benefits of successful runs in both the FA Cup and FA Trophy. We hosted Trinity in December and went down 1-2, in a game lost to careless defending in almost […]

Introducing Sports Two Additions

Mickleover manager Gareth Holmes managed to put to pen topaper with two more signings, just before last Saturday’s home win. Centre back George Wilkinson came in from Ilkeston. A former Chesterfield youngster. He started this season at Rushall Olympic and has also played on loan at Coalville and Matlock. Midfielder Finn Flanagan is a loanee […]

Early Goal Seals Three Points For Sports

by Peter Scherer It may have been a Stockton Town player that got the last touch, but it was an early but decisive goal for Mickleover and more importantly three points! Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Ryan Wilson 3-Kwaku        Donkor 4-Will Atkinson 5-George Wilkinson 6-Danny Benson 7-Marcus Barnes 8-Gabby Adebambo 9-Chris O’Grady 10-Andy […]

Today’s Match Programme: Stockton Town

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Can Sports Give Chairman Don An Early Birthday Present?

by Peter Scherer Our visitors this Saturday are fifth in the table Stockton Town. Back in October they beat us 0-3 and have continued in similar form from that date. Their last away defeat was 1-4 at Macclesfield in mid December, but after successive wins, they went down 1-3 at Warrington Rylands last Saturday. Michael […]

Bradley Moves On

All rounder Dan Bradley has left Mickleover after a 2 ½ year stay since arriving from Ilkeston. Having been a regular in the squad for this first two seasons, he has only made five starts this term, one at centre back and four in midfield and hasn’t been on the bench since Morpeth away in […]

Sports Get Hit For Six

by Peter Scherer (Image: Steve Ingers) Any hopes Mickleover had of repeating their shock home win against Macclesfield, were dashed after a late second half goal spree. 0-1 at half time, Andy Dales struck the equaliser, but in the final 30 minutes Macclesfield hit five more, including two goals in injury time to make it […]

Can We Do The Double Of The Table Toppers?

by Peter Scherer It was probably the league surprise of the season when Mickleover beat top of the table Macclesfield back in November. Although Robbie Savage’s team have suffered two further defeats at home to Leek Town on Boxing Day and as Ashton Utd in January, they are still riding high at the top. But […]

Reserves Hit Nine In Floodlit Cup Tie

by Peter Scherer It turned into a goal fest at the Don Amott Arena last night, as Mickleover Reserves beat Dearne and District JFC 9-0 in the Abacus Lighting Floodlit Cup. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Mason Hoult 3-Brad Britten 4-Harry Atwal 5-Toby Smith 6-Hamza Konane 7-Mikey Mandimutsira 8-Ted Stevenson 9-Lamar Okunkwo 15-Brodie Carter 11-Luke Thompson. […]

Disputed Goal Ends Mickleover Hopes

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Just when the duel with fellow strugglers Bamber Bridge looked to be heading for a goalless draw, a heavily disputed goal went in the visitor’s favour. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Brandon Feron 3-Kwaku Donkor 4-Kieran Brown 5-Will Atkinson 6-Danny Benson 7-Ryan Wilson 8-Samson Hewett 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Chris […]

Today’s Match Programme: Bamber Bridge

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Lets Make It Count This Saturday!

by Peter Scherer It’s another important game for Mickleover on Saturday, when we welcome fellow strugglers Bamber Bridge to the Don Amott Arena. While Mickleover are looking for their second win of 2025, our visitors have yet to get off the mark, with just a point from their visit to Stockton to show since the […]

Second Half Recovery Just Not Enough

by Peter Scherer Two first half goals for Ashton Utd set the trend at the Don Amott Arena last night, when despite a second half recovery, Mickleover still went down 1-3. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Brandon Ferron 3-Kwaku Donkor 4-Kieran Brown 5-Stefan Galinski 6-Danny Benson 7-Ryan Wilson 8-Michael Hollingsworth 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Chris O’Grady. […]

Sports Take Two On Loan

Mickleover manager Gareth Holmes has continued to be busy in the transfer market this week, signing two promising youngsters on loan. Kwaku Donkor is a right back from Blackpool and part of the Seasiders Under 21 squad. He has recently returned from a loan spell at Welling Utd, having previously spent three months with Havant […]

Tonight’s Match Programme: Ashton United

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Experienced Striker Signs For Sports

by Peter Scherer The vastly experienced striker Chris O’Grady has signed for Mickleover.  With over 550 league appearances scoring over 100 goals, O’Grady started out at Leicester City and made his league debut in 2003 in the old League Division One. He went on to play in the Premiership, Leagues One and Two, for Notts […]

Matchday Tuesday – It’s Ashton Utd… Again!

by Peter Scherer It’s time to replay the abandoned Boxing Day game on Tuesday night, which came to halt in dense fog just after Ashton Utd had taken a three goal lead. Since that day Mickleover have taken four points, while until Saturday’s shock 0-1 defeat at Prescot Cables, Ashton had not only won every […]

Lack Lustre Sports Give Away Half Time Lead

by Peter Scherer (Images: Paul Lynch Photography) On paper Blyth Spartans should have been a comfortable win for Mickleover, with only two wins under their belt all season and none at all since we beat them 4-0 at the Don Amott Arena in September, but it proved to be otherwise. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Brandon […]

It’s A Must Win For Sports!

by Peter Scherer On Saturday Mickleover face the long trip to Blyth Spartans for a must win game. Blyth have struggled from the word go this season, with just two wins under their belt away at Stockton and at home to Workington for their efforts. Behind the scenes turmoil for the famous club haven’t helped […]

Soule returns to Super Mare

Jamie Soule has returned to National League South Club Weston Super Mare FC, after his loan spell at Mickleover. He made six starts and scored one memorable goal, the winner at home to Macclesfield.

Prims Keeper Stars As Sports Reserves Lose Out

by Peter Scherer Despite having dominated much of the game, Mickleover Reserves finished on the wrong end of a 1-0 scoreline against local rivals Graham St.Prims, in their Central Midlands Alliance game at the Don Amott Arena. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Mason Hoult 3-Elliott Riches 4-Hary Atwal 5-Jared Cholerton 6-Toby Smith 7-Liam Carter 8-Hamza Konane […]

Two First Half Goals End Sports Hopes

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) A double strike from the visiting Warrington Rylands in the first half, ended any hopes Mickleover had of extending their unbeaten run. Finally gong down 1-1 after a late penalty from Dylan Edwards. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Kieran Brown 3-Jake Bennett 4-Ryan Wilson 5-Will Atkinson 6-Danny Benson 7-Andy Dales […]

Today’s Match Programme: Warrington Rylands

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Can We Make It Three Undefeated?

by Peter Scherer It’s NPL league action on Saturday, when 14th in the table Warrington Rylands visit the Don Amott Arena. Mickleover will be hoping to add to the form which has left them with four points from the last six, having added both Michael Hollingsworth and Amarn Robinson to the squad since our home […]

Forest Junior Signs Up

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed Nottingham Forest Academy striker Amarn Robinson on a youth loan. Th 18 year old started his career at West Bromwich Albion, before moving to Forest in July 2023. He had brief spell at Northwich too, in the Midland League Premier Division just before Christmas. He started his stay at […]

Robinson Double Secures Cup Win

by Peter Scherer Two second half goals from loanee debutant Amarn Robinson made it a 4-1 win against Clay Cross Town in the Derbyshire Senior Cup, and secures Mickleover a place in the semi finals. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Brandon Ferron 4-Ryan Wilson 5-Stefan Galinski 6-Danny Benson 7-Andy Dales 8-Michael Hollingsworth 9-Dylan Edwards […]

It’s Cup Time At Clay Cross

by Peter Scherer With Saturday’s visit to Worksop Town in the NPL falling victim to the wintry weather, focus now looks to Tuesday night, when Mickleover are due to travel to Clay Cross Town in the Derbyshire Senior Cup. Our hosts are currently second in the United Counties League Division One, with just two defeats […]

Sports look for 3 clean sheets in a row at Worksop

by Peter Scherer Off the back of two clean sheets and Tuesday night’s last gasp victory over Basford Utd, Mickleover head for promotion hopefuls Worksop Town on Saturday. Currently third in the table, our hosts were 0-4 winners when they paid us a visit earlier this season. They have won five of their last 10 […]

Edwards Hits Injury Time Winner

By Peter Scherer You could call it a six pointer, but Dylan Edwards’ injury time goal, restored Mickleover to winning ways as Basford Utd visited the Don Amott Arena on a wintry night. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3- Kieran Cooney 4-Curtis Weston 5-Danny Benson 6-Will Atkinson 7-Andy Dales 8-Ryan Wilson 9-Marcus Barnes 10-Stuart […]

Today’s Match Programme: Basford United

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Let’s keep our unbeaten start to 2025

by Peter Scherer Tuesday night sees Mickleover host neighbours Basford Utd at the Don Amott Arena. Back in September Mickleover travelled to Basford and came home 2-0 winners, but despite success in the FA Trophy our visitors have struggled of late in the league. Last Saturday they bowed out of the FA Trophy, losing 1-4 […]

Recent Departures from Mickleover

By Peter Scherer Barnsley loanee Charlie Hickingbottom has completed his stay at Mickleover and returned to his home club. “Charlie came to us to further his career and I think we have given him plenty of exposure to do that in various positions,” said gaffer Gareth Holmes. Hickingbottom has made 22 starts and scored one […]

Sports Sign Hollingsworth

by Peter Scherer Sports manager Gareth Holmes has added defensive midfielder Michael Hollingsworth to his squad. A former Nottingham Forest Junior, he had also played for Boston Utd, Matlock Town, Pickering and Frickley, as well as two spells at Grantham Town. He latterly played for Ossett and is also a qualified physiotherapist. “I have known […]

Iwobi Moves On

by Peter Scherer On loan striker Justin Iwobi left Mickleover at the end of December, and has signed for Farsley Celtic following his release from his host club Halifax.

New Years Day Point For Battling Sports

by Peter Scherer (Images from LJC photography) Mickleover made the long trip to Lancaster City on New Years Day, with one real quest, to break the run of defeats. It proved to be good solid performance with chances to seal a win, but it stayed 0-0 with new optimism for the rest of the season. […]

Vale Striker Signs On Loan

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed teenaged striker Andrew Buah on loan for a month from Port Vale.  Buah has made two appearances for the first team in the EFL Trophy, and signed his first contact last July. He was previously on loan for two months at Newcastle Town last season and spent a month […]

Sports Kick Off 2025 at Lancaster 

by Peter Scherer Its back on the road again for Mickleover as they try to begin the road recovery and move up the table. Our hosts on New Years Day are Lancaster City, currently ninth in the table, with three wins from their last 10 games. On Boxing Day they visited Bamber Bridge, taking their […]

Carter Hat-trick in Goalfest for Reserves

by Peter Scherer It was action all the way as Melbourne Dynamo visited Mickleover in the Central Midlands Alliance League. Despite a Josh Carter hattrick, Sports couldn’t hold on for the win, conceding two late goals to make it 4-4. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Mason Hoult 3-Brad Brittan 4-Harry Atwal 5-Silas Donker 6-Chris Palmer 7-Toby […]

Match Abandoned: Ashton United Report

by Peter Scherer Thickening fog brought a premature end to Mickleover’s Boxing Day fixture against Ashton Utd, just after the visitors had taken a 0-3 lead. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Kieran Brown 3-Jake Bennett 4-Will Atkinson 5-Stefan Galinski 6-Danny Benson 7-Andy Dales 8-Ryan Wilson 9-Tyreace Palmer 10-Gabby Adebambo 11-Marcus Barnes. Subs: Jamie Soule, Curtis Weston, […]

Today’s Match Programme: Ashton United

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Come, See Out 2024 & Give Sports Your Support

by Peter Scherer After two successive local Derby’s on the road, Mickleover return to the Don Amott Arena on Boxing Day to host Ashton Utd. Although Mickleover’s performance has improved in some of the recent games, they are yet to reap any reward for the behind the scenes efforts made my Gareth, Mick, the rest […]

Reserves Round Up

by Peter Scherer Mickleover Reserves have played two matches since our last round up. A week last Saturday they played the re-arranged Divisional Cup away to Melbourne Dynamo. It proved to be a tough day for Sports youngsters, as they went down 3-9 to their hosts. Back to the Central Midlands Alliance League action last […]

Late Goal Settles It

by Peter Scherer For 88 minutes it looked as though Mickleover were coming away from Ilkeston’s New Manor Ground with a point, until a late free kick broke the deadlock in the hosts favour. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Kieran Brown 3-Jake Bennett 4-Ryan Wilson 5-Will Atkinson 6-Danny Benson 7-Marcus Barnes 8-Gabby Adebambo 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Tyreace […]

Last trip of 2024… It’s off to Ilkeston

by Peter Scherer Back in August we hosted Ilkeston Town in the NPL and went down 0-2. Our hosts had already started the season well under Ian Deakin’s guidance and have gone on to build on those early foundations. Deakin took over the reins in September 2023 and are fourth in the table and undefeated […]

Mickleover Sign Two Defenders

by Peter Scherer  Mickleover added a mix of youth and experience to their defence, when they signed Stefan Galinksi and Notts County loanee Kieran Brown on the eve of last Saturdays’ match at Matlock. Galinski is an experienced centre back that started out at Derby County, but after a loan spell at Corby Town he […]

Backs To The Wall For Sports After Disputed Goal

by Peter Scherer After going behind in the first half at Matlock to a disputed goal, Mickleover’s hopes of a comeback ended with a late winner for the Gladiators to seal the points. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Kieran Brown 3-Callum Moore 4-Ryan Wilson 5-Will Atkinson 6-Stefan Galinski 7-Andy Dales 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Tyreace Palmer 10-Gabby Adebambo […]

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Sports Face The Gladiators In Pre- Christmas Local Derby

by Peter Scherer It’s a trip up the A6 to Matlock Town on Saturday for Mickleover, as they try to get some points on the board following two successive defeats. Our last visit to Causeway Lane was in the Derbyshire Senior Cup last season, losing 2-3 in January. Our hosts are 16th in the NPL […]

Injury Time Winner Sinks Sports Again

by Peter Scherer Hopes of a second consecutive home win were looking promising when Mickleover took the lead early into the second half. But a late equaliser and an injury time winner for Gainsborough Trinity left Sports without any points again. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Callum Moore 4-Curtis Weston 5-Dany Benson 6-Will Atkinson […]

Tonight’s Match Programme: Gainsborough Trinity

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Sports Face Cup Giant Killers

by Peter Scherer On Tuesday evening we welcome Gainsborough Trinity to the Don Amott Arena, in a re-arranged match due to our visitors run of success in both the FA Cup and FA Trophy. Currently down in 20th place n the NPL, Gainsborough have seven games in hand over Mickleover and are three points behind, […]

Reserves Round Up

by Peter Scherer Although Mickleover Reserves League Cup tie at Melbourne was called off last Saturday, they remain four games unbeaten since the Cup wins over Staveley MW at the end of October and Mickleover Athletic at the beginning of November. The Carter twins have both been on goal scoring form, with Josh scoring five […]

Oppong Double In Derbyshire Senior Cup Win

by Peter Scherer Mickleover travelled down the A38 to Stapenhill for last nights Derbyshire Senior Cup tie, returning home 4-0 winners. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Brandon Ferron 3-Toby Smith 4-Curtis Weston 5-Harry Atwal 6-Danny Benson 7-Dylan Edwards 8-Ryan Wilson 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Tyreace Palmer 11-Edimond Oppong. Subs: Justin Iwobi, Will Atkinson, Bernard Nsiah. Mickleover were soon […]

We’re Up For The Cup Again

by Peter Scherer Mickleover will be looking for some Cup glory as we travel to Midlands Football League Stapenhill for tomorrow nights tie in the Derbyshire Senior Cup. I want to put out a strong side to be respectful to our opponents and to the competition, and want to advance to the next round too […]

Pressure Didn’t Equal Goals, As Sports Go Down At FC United

by Peter Scherer  A lapse in defence early in the second half cost Mickleover dearly, when despite being on top for much of the game, they came away pointless again. Starting line-up: 1- Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Brandon Ferron 4-Ryan Wilson 5-Will Atkinson 6-Danny Benson 7-Jamie Soule 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Tyreace Palmer 10- Toby Smith 11-Andy […]

Let’s Go For Points On The Road

by Peter Scherer After last Tuesday’s massive win over league leaders Macclesfield, it’s back on the road this Saturday as we visit FC United of Manchester. Hopefully everyone came through unscathed from Tuesday’s game, plus Cieron Keane should be fit again too. From promotion hopefuls of a few years ago to league strugglers, like Mickleover […]

Ferron’s First Contract

by Peter Scherer Having become first choice at left back in recent matches, 18 year old Brandon Ferron has signed his first pro contract for Mickleover, after another outstanding game against Macclesfield. Ferron first played for the first team in a pre-season friendly at Uttoxeter in 2022, where his pace was immediately obvious. Having come […]

We Only Went And Did It!

by Peter Scherer Top of the table, unbeaten all season, the task ahead last night at the Don Amott Arena couldn’t be under estimated as Macclesfield came to visit. But what followed was a night to remember and a reward for Gareth Holmes, Mick Galloway and the whole team. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett […]

Today’s Match Programme: Macclesfield

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Can We Upset The Table Toppers?

by Peter Scherer Looking to end a run of six straight league defeats, Mickleover have to face top of the table Macclesfield at the Don Amott Arena on Tuesday, rearranged after last weeks snowy postponement. Apart from draws at home to Hyde Utd and away at Ilkeston, Macclesfield have won every other league game and […]

Ex Magpie Signs For Sports

by Peter Scherer Attacking midfielder Tyreace Palmer joined Mickleover on the eve of Saturday’s game at home to Workington.  A former Notts County junior, with National League experience. He has had loan spells at Melton Town and Basford, before a permanent move to our  Nottinghamshire rivals, who also loaned him to Loughborough Dynamo last season.

Missed Chances Cost Us Dearly

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) It was touch and go that the match would even take place, but some sterling work behind the scenes had the snow cleared, as we welcomed Workington to the Don Amott Arena. Starting line-up: 1- Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Brandon Ferron 4-Will Atkinson 5-Nathan James 6-Danny Benson 7-Tony Smith […]

Today’s Match Programme: Workington AFC

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Sports seek to end losing run as Workington visit

by Peter Scherer This Saturday we welcome Workington to the Don Amott Arena, with Mickleover aiming for points get them out of the relegation zone, after last weekends defeat at Whitby. Our visitors are currently 15th in the NPL table, four places and two points ahead of Mickleover, having played the same number of games. […]

Tonights Match: Postponed

Due to the overnight snow, tonight’s NPL match against league leaders Macclesfield has had to be postponed, the game is now scheduled to be played next Tuesday November 26th at the Don Amott Arena, with the usual 7.45 kick off.

Top Of The Table Silkmen Visit

by Peter Scherer Looking to end a run of five straight league defeats, Mickleover have to face top of the table Macclesfield at the Don Amott Arena tomorrow night. Apart from draws at home to Hyde Utd and away at Ilkeston, Macclesfield have won every other league game and come to us fresh from their […]

First Half Blitz Ends Sports Hopes

by Peter Scherer Mickleover travelled to Whitby Town last Saturday looking for a first win in eight league games. It started so well, but three goals in 14 minutes ended hopes of any reward. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Ceiron Keane 5-Nathan James 6-Danny Benson 7- Will Atkinson 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Dylan Edwards […]

Italian Hotshot Joins Sports

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed Italian striker Edimond Oppong and he goes straight into the squad for tomorrow’s visit to Whitby. Having played for Union EuroCalcio in Italy, Oppong has recently had trials with Brentford and Middlesborough too

Let’s Get Some Points On The Board: Whitby Town (A)

by Peter Scherer Unlucky not to hold onto a point last weekend last Saturday, Mickleover head to North Yorkshire this weekend to face Whitby Town. Sports have used a number of players in varying positions over recent weeks, some caused by injury and some by choice.  But with four successive league defeats they are now […]

Injury Time Goal Leaves Sports Pointless

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Hopes were high of some points on the board for Mickleover, following three successive league defeats. But once again a late goal for Guiseley settled it and the pointless run continues. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Will Atkinson 5-Danny Benson 6-Nathan James 7-Ceiron Keane 8-Charlie Hickingbottom […]

Today’s Match Programme: Guiseley AFC

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Can We Get Back To Winning Ways?

by Peter Scherer This Saturday Mickleover will be hosting Guiseley as they try to halt a run of three successive league defeats and take a first win since September 21st. New signing Jamie Soule should be making his home debut and hopefully the competition for starting places will begin to breed success. Our visitors are […]

Reserves On Top In Cup Ties

by Peter Scherer Sports Reserves have returned to winning ways after four successive defeats in the Central Midlands Alliance League. After their home defeat to Mickleover RBL at home on October 19th they were 3-2 winners over Staveley MW in the League Cup Senior Trophy, with goals from Josh Carter, Justin Iwobi and Taylor Smith. […]

Third Successive League Defeat For Sports

by Peter Scherer Mickleover made the long journey to Morpeth to face one of the current form teams in the league, as they hoped to return to winning ways and climb the NPL table. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Brandon Ferron 3-Jake Bennett 4-Curtis Weston 5-Nathan James 6-Danny Benson 7-Will Atkinson 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy […]

On Loan Striker Heads For Mickleover

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have taken Weston Super Mare striker Jamies Soule on a one months loan, and he goes straight into the squad for tonight’s game at Morpeth. A former England Youth International, Soule’s career started at West Bromwich Albion as an eight year old. He was loaned out to Barrow, Lincoln City and […]

Matchday Tuesday: The Long Trip To Morpeth

by Peter Scherer With four league games without a win, Mickleover will be hoping that the 362 mile round trip to Morpeth Town on Tuesday night will prove positive. Like Mickleover, our hosts have spent much of this season around midtable and have recently secured 2-0 wins at Worksop and Prescot Cables, before a 2-1 […]

Dinanga Double Sinks Sports

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) A goal in each half from Ricardo Dinanga ended Mickleover’s hopes of advancing in the FA Trophy, going down 1-2 to AFC Telford Utd. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Will Atkinson 3-Jake Bennett 4-Curtis Weston 5-Nathan James  6-Danny Benson 7-Brandon Ferron 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Justin Iwobi 10-Andy Dales 11-Marcus Barnes. Subs: […]

Today’s Match Programme: AFC Telford United

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AFC Telford United: Match Preview

by Peter Scherer It’s cup tie time again as Mickleover welcome Kevin Wilkin’s Telford to the Don Amott Arena, in the isuzu FA Trophy. Most of the Telford line-up featured in last seasons Southern Premier League Central defeat and currently lie eighth in the table, after going down 3-1 at Redditch last Saturday. In the […]

Supporter Notice: Sports v AFC Telford United

For Saturday’s FA Trophy clash with Telford, we kindly remind our season ticket holders that their season tickets are not valid for FA Trophy matches, and will need to pay admission on the door. As always thank you for your support.