by Peter Scherer (Images by Steve Ingers) For the second time this season Mickleover left Leek Town as winners, this time in the FA Trophy. Starting line-up: 1.Yusuf Mersin 2.Jake Bennett 3.Ryan Wilson 4.Curtis Weston 5.Danny Benson 6.Will Atkinson 7.Dylan Edwards 8.Charlie Hickinbottom 9.Stuart Beavon 10.Ceiron Keane 11.Marcus Barnes. Subs: Fin Ryder, Callum Moore, Brandon […]
by Peter Scherer For the second time this season, Mickleover will be visiting Leek Town on Saturday, but this time in the FA Trophy. Memories of last years victory at Spennymoor and penalty shoot out defeat come flooding back, as Sports to make similar progress in this years competition. Since our victory at Leek back […]
by Peter Scherer (Photo: John Hopkins) Despite being two goals up at Warrington Rylands last night, Mickleover came away with a 2-2 draw. Starting line-up: 1.Yusuf Mersin 2.Jake Bennett 3.Ryan Wilson 4.Charlie Hickinbottom 5.Danny Benson 6.George Taft 7.Dylan Edwards 8.Will Atkinson 9.Stuart Beavon 10.Andy Dales 11.Marcus Barnes. Subs. Justin Iwobi, Fin Ryder, Brandon Ferron, Jahvan […]
by Peter Scherer Following the disappointment of last Saturday’s draw at Bamber Bridge, Mickleover will be hoping to add to their away successes when they visit struggling Warrington Rylands on Tuesday night. With just one win so far away at Morpeth back in August, they recently parted company with manager Mark Duffy and have appointed […]
by Peter Scherer (Photography: Steve Ingers) Just as Mickleover looked to be cruising to a comfortable 2-0 win at Bamber Bridge, two late goals from Lucas Weaver salvaged a point for the hosts. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Charlie Hickingbottom 5-Danny Benson 6- George Taft 7-Dylan Edwards 8- Cieron Keane 9-Stuart Beavon […]
by Peter Scherer This weekend Mickleover face another in form team, as we head up the M6 to Bamber Bridge. Sports have a few injury niggles to sort out before the weekend, but should hopefully have virtually a full squad to choose from, as they go for a second successive win. After a win at […]
By Peter Scherer (Photography: S Jackson) Mickleover Reserves won their second away match of the season, when they came away from Gresley Rovers 3-1 victors. With goals from Josh Carter, Luke Thompson and Brodie Carter, Sports have moved up to eighth in the Central Midlands Alliance League and now visit Cromford & Wirksworth this Saturday. […]
by Peter Scherer (Photography by Steve Ingers) After a couple of recent disappointments, it was back to winning ways with a bang for Mickleover, as two goals in each half secured a 4-0 win over Blyth Spartans. Starting line-up: 1-Kieren Flavell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Cieron Keane 4-Curtis Weston 5-Chrlie Hickingbottom 6-George Taft 7-Dylan Edwards 8- Dan […]
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Another great turnout for this years Mickleover FC Masters Golf Day and congratulations to this years winner’s, Ivygrove Homes. We would also like to say a big thank you to our hosts Mickleover Golf Club for their continued support for our annual golf day.
by Peter Scherer Both Mickleover and Blyth Spartans will be looking for three points as they meet at the Don Amott Arena on Saturday. For Mickleover it’s crucial to return to winning ways after their 0-4 to Worksop last Tuesday ended a run of five games unbeaten, while Blyth took their first league just over […]
by Peter Scherer Barnsley Under 21 goalkeeper Kieran Flavell has joined Mickleover on an emergency loan, covering for regular keeper Yusuf Mersin’s imminent fatherhood. Flavell made his debut in the home defeat to high flying Worksop Town and also had a loan spell at Bradford Park Avenue last season.
by Peter Scherer With Worksop Town vying for the top of the NPL table, it was inevitable that their visit to the Don Amott Arena would be a tough challenge for Mickleover. It proved to be almost one way traffic for 90 minutes, with the visitors securing a 0-4 victory, with three second half goals. […]
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by Peter Scherer With just one defeat to their name this season, Worksop Town are flying high in second place in the NPL. We last met the Tigers in the FA Trophy last season, when Sports came away 5-0 winners, but manager Craig Parry earned his side promotion last season and are already looking possible […]
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Hopes of matching last seasons target of reaching the FA Cup Third Qualifying round, with an early goal from visitors Anstey Nomads. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Callum Moore 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curti Weston 5-Charlie Hickingbottom 6-George Taft 7-Andy Dales 8-Dan Bradley 9-Jahvan Davidson-Miller 10-Cieron Keane 11-Marcus Barnes. Subs: Luke Cox, […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed 6ft 4in striker Justin Iwobi on an initial three months loan from Halifax Town. Iwobi is a former Stoke City Junior who had loan spells at Gainsborough, Bradford Park Avenue and Mossley last season and debuted in last Saturday’s FA Cup defeat against Anstey Nomads. Justin is a powerful […]
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by Peter Scherer It’s FA Cup time again this Saturday, when Mickleover take on Anstey Nomads in the second qualifying round at the Don Amott Arena. Sports were 5-0 winners in the last round, when our visitors beat Alvechurch 3-1. As well as the FA Cup, Anstey have already started their FA Trophy campaign too, […]
By Peter Scherer To say Mickleover were lucky to reach half time at Basford on equal terms would be an under-statement, but continuing missed chances for the hosts and a second half improvement secured all three points in a dramatic finale. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2–Charlie Hickingbottom 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Cieron Keane 5-Will Atkinson 6-George Taft […]
by Peter Scherer As Mickleover head to Basford tomorrow night, they will be aiming to make it five unbeaten in a row. Sports have given debuts to Cieron Keane and Jahvan-Davidson-Miller in the last two matches and will hopefully have Marcus Barnes back in the squad tomorrow night too. Mickleover are now 12th in the […]
by Peter Scherer Striker Jahvan Davidson-Miller rejoined Mickleover on the eve of last Saturday’s home win against Matlock. The former Derby County Junior player had spells at Belper Town and Kettering, before joining Barwell Town. After almost four years at the Leicestershire club, he came to Mickleover in November 2021 and was part of the […]
Defender Brandon Webster has left Mickleover. A pre-signing from Ossett, Brandon had made one league start in the home defeat to Ilkeston and been on the bench for four games. Everyone at Mickleover wishes him well in his future career.
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) A good crowd and a reasonable day were welcome additions, as two late goals secured Mickleover all three points against local rivals Matlock Town. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Callum Moore 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Will Atkinson 6-George Taft 7-Andy Dales 8-Dan Bradley 9-Jahvan Davidson-Miller 10-Cieron Keane 11-Dylan Edwards. Subs: […]
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by Peter Scherer After last weekends FA Cup success it’s back to NPL action on Saturday, when we host Matlock Town at the Don Amott Arena. Sports boss Gareth Holmes is hopeful of having a full squad to select from, following a few knocks in recent matches. “We have kept a clean sheet in the […]
by Peter Scherer Friday evening Mickleover start their FA Youth Cup campaign with a visit to Matlock Town in Preliminary round. Matlock have already beaten Loughborough Students in the Extra Preliminary round to earn the home tie, whereas Sports youngsters were exempt from that round, having reached the first round proper last season. Mickleover finally […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover signed midfielder Cieron Keane on the eve of their FA Cup tie against Coleshill Town. The midfielder was a Wolves Junior before joining Notts County, where he made two first team appearances. Capped by the Republic of Ireland at Under 16 and 19 levels, he has had vast experience in the […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover started their FA Cup campaign in fine style with a 5-0 win over Northern Premier Midlands Division Coleshill Town, at the Don Amott Arena. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Calum Moore 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Will Atkinson 6-Charlie Hickingbottom 7-Andy Dales 8-Cieron Keane 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Marcus Barnes 11-Dylan Edwards. Subs: George Taft, […]
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by Peter Scherer The road to Wembley starts again this weekend, when Mickleover face Northern Premier Midlands Division side Coleshill Town. Our visitors have already come through two rounds, having beaten Eastwood 3-1 away after a replay and the Brocton 1-0 away too. It will be the first time the two clubs have ever met […]
by Peter Scherer Following their 2-5 defeat last Saturday at South Normanton, Mickleover Reserves were at home to Derby Singh Brothers. But a late first half goal proved to be the winner, with Sports going down 0-1. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Mason Hoult 3-Brad Brittan 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Ted Stevenson 6-Harry Atwal 7-Josh Carter 8- Hamza […]
by Peter Scherer After two home defeats Mickleover secured their first home point of the season in a fairly dour goalless draw against Lancaster City. Starting line-up: 1-Usuf Mersin 2-Callum Moore 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Will Atkinson 6-Charlie Hickingbottom 7-Gabby Adebambo 8-Toby Smith 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Dylan Edwards. Subs: Brandon Webster, Brandon Ferron, Marcus […]
by Peter Scherer Today we welcome Lancaster to the Don Amott Arena, as Mickleover their first home points of the season. There may be a change or two in the line-up too, following knocks in the 2-2 draw at Prescot Cables last Saturday. Our visitors are unbeaten so far this season, after Saturday’s 1-1 at […]
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Mickleover kept their unbeaten away record intact, but it took two very late goals to peg back two first half goals from hosts Prescot Cables. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Callum Moore 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Will Atkinson 6-Charlie Hickingbottom 7-Gabby Adebambo 8-Jake Bennett 9-Dylan Scott 10-Andy Dales 11-Leojo Davidson, […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover have added midfielder Gaby Adebambo to their squad, after a successful trial. An Ireland Under 18 International, Gaby made his mark with Dundalk in the Republic of Ireland, before spending three years with Stoke City. I spent last year out of competitive football, so it’s just good to get back. he […]
by Peter Scherer This Saturday Mickleover visit Prescot Cables, who were promoted to the Northern Premier League, after finishing third in last years West Division. Following Tuesday nights 3-1 win at Leek Town, Mickleover are now 14th in the table, compared with Prescot in 21st, after Tuesday’s home defeat to Workington. Our hosts didn’t have […]
by Sam Cholerton On a sunny but breezy evening, Melbourne FC hosted Mickleover on their well-maintained pitch. Despite Mickleover’s strong start, playing their usual pass-and-move game and controlling possession, Melbourne’s physicality and relentless pressing ultimately saw them secure a 2-0 victory. Starting Line Up: 1.Josh Maher, 2. Mason Hoult, 3. Brad Brittan, 4. Jared Cholerton […]
By Peter Scherer Two late strikes from Mickleover made sure we returned from Leek Town 3-1 winners, securing the first victory of this NPL season. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Callum More 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Charlie Hickingbottom 6-Will Atkinson 7-Gabiel Adebambo 8-Jake Bennett 9-Tin Ryder 10-Andy Dales 11-Dylan Scott. Subs: Luke Cox, Brandon Webster, Toby […]
by Peter Scherer It’s back on the road for Mickleover, as we head to newly promoted Leek Town on Tuesday evening, seeking our first win of the season. Last Saturday Sports lost out to table toppers Hebburn Town, conceding a second half penalty, after pushing for an equaliser to their first half strike. Leek are […]
On a warm and overcast afternoon, Wirksworth Ivanhoe FC hosted Mickleover FC in a Central Midlands Alliance league clash that tested the visitors’ resolve. Mickleover, fresh from no midweek fixture started the game brightly, controlling possession, with some slick link-up play between Luke Thompson and Josh Carter leading to an early foul on Thompson. Unfortunately, […]
by Peter Scherer (Photos: Steve Ingers) After the disappointment at Tuesday’s home defeat to Ilkeston, Mickleover were hoping for better fortune as they faced table toppers Hebburn Town. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2- Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Dan Bradley 6-Luke Cox 7-Andy Dales 8-Will Atkinson 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Dylan Edwards 11- Nathan Opoko. Subs: […]
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by Peter Scherer After the hard fought point was earned at Hyde, it was a disappointing result when Ilkeston visited on Tuesday night. The 1-3 defeat leaves Mickleover on the back foot, but determined to get back to winning ways this Saturday as newly promoted Hebburn Town visit. It’s important for us to move on […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover started their home league campaign with a 1-3 defeat against local rivals Ilkeston Town, in a scrappy game. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Brandon Webster 4-Curtis Weston 5-Luke Cox 6-Charlie Hickingbottom 7-Dylan Edwards 8-Ryan Wilson 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Brandon Ferron. Subs: Will Atkinson, Dan Bradley, Leojo Davidson, Fin Ryder, […]
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by Peter Scherer Hot on the heels of our 1-1 draw at Hyde last Saturday, Mickleover welcome Ilkeston Town to the Don Amott Arena on Tuesday night. The Robins suffered a surprise defeat in their final re-season game of the season, losing 1-3 to Harborough Town, before started their NPL campaign with a 2-2 draw […]
by Peter Scherer (Photos: Steve Ingers) Mickleover came away from Hyde Utd with a hard-fought point on their return to the Northern Premier League. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-George Taft 6-Charlie Hickingbottom 7-Dylan Edwards 8-Will Atkinson 9-Fin Ryder 10-Stuart Beavon 11-Brandon Webster. Subs: Andy Dales, Brandon Ferron, Luke Cox, […]
By Sam Cholerton 1.Josh Bull, 2. Mason Hoult, 3. Brad Brittan, 4. Jared Cholerton (c), 5. Silas Donker, 6. Harry Atwal, 7. Josh Carter, 8. Hamza Konane, 9. Mike Mandimitsura 10. Josh Powell, 11. Luke Thompson, Subs: Ted Stevenson, Taylor Smith, Brodie Carter, Jake Lord, Josh Maher. On a hot and humid afternoon, Mickleover FC […]
by Peter Scherer After a two year absence, Mickleover head back to the Northern Premier League this weekend, with their opening league match of the season at Hyde Utd. For Sports manager Gareth Holmes it’s a first league game in charge and debuts for a number of our pre-season signings. I am planning to have […]
by Peter Scherer Most football matches are memorable, some for the right reasons and some for the wrong, and last nights Central Midlands Alliance League match between Holbrook St. Michael’s and Mickleover was definitely the latter. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Mason Hoult 3-Bradley Brittan 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Taylor Smith 6-Harry Atwal 7-Josh Carter 8-Hamesh Konane […]
by Peter Scherer Barnsley FC youngster Charlie Hickingbottom has joined Mickleover on a youth loan. A central midfielder or defender and former Derby County junior, Hickingbottom signed pro at the beginning of last season and made his first team debut in the EFL Cup. I had watched Charlie play a couple of times and liked […]
By Sam Cholerton Mickleover Reserves kicked off their season with a strong performance away at Broadmeadows Recreational Ground against AFC Normanton. Starting Line Up: Josh Bull, 2. Brad Brittan, 3. Jake Lord, 4. Jared Cholerton, 5. Taylor Smith, 6. Harry Atwal, 7. Luke Thompson, 8. Hamza Konane, 9. Mike Mandimitsura 10. Josh Powell, 11. Josh […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover faced a strong Barnsley youth team in their final pre-season game of the season and came away with a 1-1 draw, to finish the campaign unbeaten. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Charlie Hickingbottom 6-George Taft 7-Dylan Edwards 8-Will Atkinson 9-Marcus Barnes 10-Stuart Beavon 11-Brandon Ferron, Subs: […]
by Peter Scherer Undefeated in our pre-season so far, Mickleover face a Barnsley Youth team at the Don Amott Arena tonight, our final game before the NPL season kicks off at Hyde Utd on August 10th. Manager Gareth Holmes hopes to have Andy Dales in the squad, having not played a part so far. Other […]
by Peter Scherer For the second successive home pre-season friendly, a double strike from Dylan Edwards secured the KC Trophy for Mickleover, over a Burton Albion XI. There was a one minute silence before the game in memory of ex Mickleover joint manager and Burton Albion player Glen Kirkwood. Starting line-up Yusuf Mersin; Jake Bennett; […]
by Peter Scherer On Friday evening Mickleover host their fifth and penultimate pre-season match, when a Burton Albion XI visit the Don Amott Arena for the annual KC Trophy Charity game. In 2023 it was the Brewers that took the Trophy 0-1, so Sports will be looking to return the favour. It’s been a good […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover reserves played their first pre-season match, when they visited Borrowash Victoria last night. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Toby Smith 3-Ellis King 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Silas Donker 6-Harry Atwal 7-Josh Carter 8-Hamda Konane 9-Ted Stevenson 10-Josh Powell 11-Luke Thompson. Subs: Harry Banks, Mikey Mandinutsira, Taylor Smith, Sam Johnson. It was a fairly experienced […]
by Peter Scherer The third game in Mickleover’s pre-season build-up took them to NPL Division One Midlands side Shepshed Dynamo. Manager Gareth Holmes went for a mixture of signed players and trialists again, including Academy Graduates Toby Smith and Brandon Ferron. Starting line-up: 1-Trialist 2-Trialist 3-Trilaist 16-Trialist 5-George Taft 6-Trialist 7-Leojo Davidson 8-Toby Smith 9-Fin […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover are off to Shepshed Dynamo for their first midweek pre-season friendly. The Northern Premier League Midlands team finished 14th last season, but appointed new manager Tom Hayes at the beginning of May. Hayes was a player at Leicester City at Walsall before turning to coaching. He managed Loughborough Dynamo last season […]
by Peter Scherer National League North Kidderminster Harriers were the visitors for the third pre-season game of the pre-season at the Don Amott Arena and Sports came away with a great 2-1 win thanks to two second half goals from Dylan Edwards. Starting line-up: Yusuf Mersin; Jake Bennett; Will Atkinso; George Taft; Trialist; Ryan Wilson; […]
by Peter Scherer National League North side Kidderminster Harriers are our visitors to the Don Amott Arena this Saturday, for Mickleover’s third pre-season match. Sports boss Gareth Holmes is still experimenting with his players, after last weekends home draw against Belper and the win over Chesterfield Youth. “We have got this game and the Shepshed […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover FC were held to a 2-2 draw by visitors Belper Town at the Don Amott Arena, in their latest pre-season friendly, with both sides scoring in each half. Jake Bennett and Ryan Wilson had their first outings of pre-season, joining Yusuf Mersin, George Taft, Curtis Weston, Will Atkinson, Stuart Beavon, Marcus […]
by Peter Scherer This Saturday we welcome Belper Town to the Don Amott Arena, for the second of our six pre-season fixtures. We are looking at more trialists this weekend and we haven’t given all of our current players a game yet, like Jake Bennett, Andy Dales and Dan Bradley. It’s early days and we […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover’s senior pro and experienced striker Stuart Beavon has a change oof roles this season, as he joins manager Gareth Holmes’ new line-up as player-coach. I see my role growing as we get into the season, especially helping and coaching the strikers he said. His season kicked off in true fashion last […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover opened their pre-season campaign with a 4-1 home win against a Chesterfield FC Youth Team. For manager Gareth Holmes and his assistant Mick Galloway, it was their first chance to meet the fans in a match situation and introduce some of the new signings. Yusuf Mersin started in goal and had […]
by Peter Scherer This Saturday Mickleover begin their pre-season series of friendlies with a home game against newly promoted Chesterfield Youth team. It will be a first chance for supporters to meet new manager Gareth Holmes and his assistant Mick Galloway, along with new signings George Taft, Dylan Edwards, Curtis Weston and Leojo Davidson. “It’s […]
by Peter Scherer Former Manchester City and Sheffield Wednesday Junior Leojo Davidson is the latest Mickleover FC signing, having spent last season at Basford Utd, following a spell at Barrow and his release from the Owls in July 2023. During his time at Hillsborough he made one first team appearance in the EFL Cup, and […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover Manager Gareth Holmes has added experienced central midfielder Curtis Weston to his squad after signing from Buxton. Weston was an FA Cup runner-up with Millwall back in 2004 and has made over 400 league appearances for Swindon Town, Leeds Utd, Scunthorpe, Gillingham and Barnet through the Championship, Leagues One and Two […]
After two seasons of travelling south, it’s time to go north again, as Mickleover look forward to being back in the Northern Premier League. We had two strong seasons in the Southern Premier League Central, finishing one point outside the play-offs in the first year and losing out in the play-off semi finals last season. […]
Mickleover manager Gareth Holmes hsd announced his former Hucknall Town team mate Mick Galloway as his assistant for the forthcoming season. Nottinghamshire born Galloway had a long playing career, starting out at Notts County and making over 300 senior appearances throughout the English and Scottish Leagues, with Gillingham, Lincoln, Chesterfield, Carlisle, Gretna, Stirling Albion and […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover have added Loughborough University striker Dylan Edwards to their squad for next season. Edwards is the Universities all-time leading scorer, having played for them for the last three seasons. He had also represented Wales at Futsal and is the Grandson of Welsh Rugby Union legends Sir Gareth Edwards. I like to […]
by Peter Scherer Having seen out the latter part of last season to the play-off semi-finals with some outstanding performances, goalkeeper Yusuf Mersin has re-signed for the coming season. The former Millwall and Liverpool Junior and Turkish Youth International, was signed from Irish Club Harland & Wolf and was keen to return to the Don […]
by Peter Scherer Experienced defensive midfielder Will Atkinson will be back in a Mickleover shirt again this season, having initially planned to move to Coalville. Having arrived from Boston Utd in pre-season Atkinson was one of the stand-out players in last years line-up, showing his experience and skill as a calming influence. I didn’t really […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover’s talented young striker Fin Ryder has committed to the club for the forthcoming season, having graduated to the first team squad via the academy and reserve team, to earn his first contract. He scored his first senior goal in the home win against Nuneaton last season and also had a spell […]
Captain Ryan Wilson and Andy Dales are the latest players to re-sign for another Mickleover FC campaign. It will be Wilson’s third season at the Don Amott Arena, having signed from Basford in summer 2022, and his second term with captain’s armband. Being captain doesn’t give more responsibility, apart from leading the lads out, but […]
Centre back George Taft has signed for Mickleover, having spent last season at Nottinghamshire neighbours Worksop Town. A Former Leicester City Junior, Taft played league football for York City, Burton Albion, Cambridge Utd, Mansfield, Bolton Wanderers and Scunthorpe Utd, before moving to Worksop in August last year. I already knew Stuart Beavon and he was […]
by Peter Scherer Striker Marcus Barnes is the latest player to re-sign for another season at Mickleover. A pre-season season signing last year after a short stay in the US, Barnes went onto score 18 League and Cup goals and was the clubs second highest goalscorer. Marcus is an incredibly exciting player, who I worked […]
by Peter Scherer Jake Bennett has become Mickleover boss Gareth Holmes’ first signing for the 24/25 league season, when he penned a two-year deal to start his fifth consecutive season at the Don Amott Arena. Right back Bennett had a previous spell with Mickleover before joining Sheffield Utd, and has also played for Coalville, Alfreton […]
by Peter Scherer Following the departure of John McGrath after eight years in charge, Gareth Holmes has taken over the reins. Mansfield born Holmes played in the Conference for Nuneaton Borough and Leigh RMI, as well as locally with Ilkeston Town, Worksop and Hucknall Town and had six-month spell in Finland too. He had already […]
by Peter Scherer The dream of National League North promotion to the fore, we knew it would be a tough challenge. But a goal in each half sealed the deal in Telford’s favour. STARTING LINE-UP: 1- Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Will Atkinson 5- Kyle Rowley 6-Will Tamen 7-Marcus Barnes 8-Ethan Mann 9-Tyrell Waite […]
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by Peter Scherer Last Saturday’s home win made sure that Mickleover stayed in the play-off positions, but due to the league’s points penalty, we now have to travel away to Telford, rather than hosting Leamington. Hopefully a full squad will be available for manager John McGrath, as he now looks to move on to pastures […]
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Saturday’s final league game of the season at home to Stamford made sure of fifth place in the final league table and with it a play-off place too. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Ethan Mann 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Will Atkinson 5-Kyle Rowley 6-Will Tamen 7-Marcus Barnes 8-Dan Bradley 9-Tyrell Waite 10-Ben […]
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by Peter Scherer This Saturday’s home game against Stamford is the culmination of the teams final push for promotion. It’s our last match and it’s at home, and with the result of the appeal against the 12 point deduction levied by the league rejected today, it’s crucial. But a win would see us into the […]
by Peter Scherer Despite a fairly strong start, Mickleover Reserves went down 0-3 to Derby Singh Brothers last night, having seen out the game with 10 men. Starting line-up: 1-Seth Bass 2-Mason Hoult 3-Brandon Ferron 4-Toby Smith 5-Jared Cholerton 6-Zak Sandhu 7-Sam Tomlinson 8-Harry Atwal 9-Fin Ryder 10-Josh Powell 11-Mason Tudgay. Subs: Dean Ironmonger. Mickleover […]
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Mickleover came away from newly crowned Champions Needham Market with heads held high, after a 2-0 win. Regardless of the pending points penalty deduction, if Sports win at home on Saturday, they will be assured of a play-off place. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Dan Bradley […]
by Peter Scherer As the 23/24 season comes to a conclusion, Mickleover make the trip to newly crowned Champions Needham Market on Saturday, the last way trip of this term. Our hosts had been unbeaten at home until Stamford came away 3-0 winners a week last Tuesday. They had already sealed the title when they […]
by Peter Scherer In the penultimate home league game of the season, Mickleover welcomed Stratford Town to the Don Amott Arena, in what could be repeated on May 1st on the play-off semi-finals. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Dan Bradley 5-Will Tamen 6-Ethan Mann 7-Ethan Fitzhugh 8-WillTrueman 9- Tyrell Waite 10-Stuart Beavon […]
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by Peter Scherer Following last Saturday’s defeat at Stourbridge, Mickleover now need to dig deep to retain second place in the table. Telford are now just one point behind and it’s still mathematically possible for both Stratford Town and Leamington to catch us too. Stratford are this weekends visitors to the Don Amott Arena and […]
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Mickleover’s hopes of retaining second place in the Southern Premier League Central table took a huge blow, when they went down 1-3 at Stourbridge last Saturday. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Dan Bradley 5-Kyle Rowley 6-Ethan Mann 7-Ethan Fitzhugh 8-Will Trueman 9-Tyrell Waite 10-Ben Sault 11-Olie […]
by Peter Scherer It’s off to Stourbridge on Saturday, as Mickleover face their penultimate away match of the season. But we have already faced the Glassboys twice this season, having lost 0-2 away in the FA Cup in September, before taking three points when they visited the Don Amott Arena in January. The pressure is […]
by Peter Scherer A Tyrell Waite goal almost on the hour made sure that Mickleover will be in the end of season play-offs for promotion to the National League North. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Ethan Mann 3-Jake Bennett 4-Will Atkinson 5-Kyle Rowley 6-Will Tamen 7-Ethan Fitzhugh 8-Will Trueman 9-Tyrell Waite 10-Ben Sault 11-Oli Greaves. Subs: […]
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by Peter Scherer Less than a week since we went down 0-1 at Coalville, it’s time to welcome the Ravens to the Don Amott Arena for the Easter Monday extravaganza. It was an unlucky defeat after Scott McManus’ single goal sealed it, but Sports were denied clear cut penalties in both halves. While were at […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover’s visit Alvechurch was looking like going to the final whistle 0-0, until subTyrell Waite found the net with two minutes left. He then got his second in time added on, before the hosts snatched a consolation. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Ethan Mann 3-Jake Bennett 4-Dan Bradley 5-Will Tamen 6-Kyle Rowley 7-Ethan […]
by Peter Scherer Following Tuesday night’s disappointing defeat at Coalville, Mickleover will be looking to add to the points tally. Alvechurch is our next stop on Saturday afternoon, where Jimmy Fry’s side have been struggling of late. We were 4-2 winners when ‘church visited back in August. But former Birmingham City junior Fry took over […]