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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
by Peter Scherer Not one but two penalty appeal rejection’s cost Mickleover dearly, as they went down 0-1 to Coalville Town. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Will Atkinson 5 -Kyle Rowley 6-Ethan Mann 7-Ben Sault 8-Will Trueman 9-Tyrell Waite 10-Ethan Fitzhugh 11-Oli Greaves. Subs: Marcus Barnes, Stuart Beavon, Will Tamen, Dan Bradley, […]
Due to the current construction work taking place at the ground, parking is currently severely restricted on the site. There is room for a team coach/cars for travelling players and officials and also match officials but away supporters will need to park in one of the following public car parks which are a five – […]
By Peter Scherer Seven games to go and Mickleover sit proudly in second place in the table, heading the quartet of play-off positions. Hopefully Marcus Barnes will be fit to rejoin the squad after taking a knock last time out, and there are choices to be made for both centre back and goalkeeper, with loanees […]
By Peter Scherer Mickleover Reserves made it three successive wins, when they sealed a 1-0 victory against Mayfield, at the Ashbourne Recreation Ground. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Maher 2-Mason Hoult 3-Zak Sandhu 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Pablo Mills 6-Joe Bateman 7-Bobby Battisson 8-Harry Atwal 9-Marcus Tudgay 10-Chris Palmer 11-Josh Powell. Subs: none. With no subs on the bench […]
By Peter Scherer A hattrick from ex Rams and Forest striker Marcus Tudgay sealed another three points for Mickleover Reserves, when they visited Teversal on Tuesday night. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Mher 2-Toby Smith 3- Zac Sandhu 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Lewis Cunningham 6-Chris Palmer 7-Mason Tudgay 8-Joe Bateman 9-Marcus Tudgay 10-Harry Atwal 11-Josh Powell, Subs: Mason Hoult, […]
by Peter Scherer It was single goal from Ethan Mann in the 66th minute that secured another three points for Mickleover, their fourth successive victory. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Will Atkinson 5-Kyle Rowley 6-Ethan Mann 7- Andy Dales 8-Will Trueman 9-Tyrell Waite 10-Ben Sault 11-Oli Greaves. Subs: Ethan Fitzhugh, Stuart Beavon,Dan […]
by Peter Scherer With regular keeper Oliver Bosworth still on the road to recovery, and loanee Lewis Ridd picking up an injury in the game at Redditch, Mickleover have signed former Turkish 6ft 5 ins Youth International goalkeeper Yusuf Mersin. Greenwich born, Liverpool paid Millwall £1m to sign him as a 16 year old, but […]
by Peter Scherer It’s back on home turf for Mickleover on Saturday, when they welcome Halesowen Town to the Don Amott Arena. Sports beat the Yeltz 2-1 back in December and they currently lie eighth in the table. Mickleover will hopefully have a full squad to choose from having not played last weekend, but manager […]
by Peter Scherer With a number of first teamers having a run out, it was a very experienced Mickleover Reserve side that welcomed Linby Colliery Welfareto the Don Amott Arena for their Central Midlands Alliance League match. Starting line-up: 1-Yusif Mersin 2-Tony Smith 3-Brandon Ferron 4-Dan Bradley 5-Pablo Mills 6-Lewis Cunningham 7-Ethan Fitzhugh 8-Joe Bateman […]
by Peter Scherer A good strong first half and half time lead came to nought as Mickleover Reserves visited Mansfield Hosiery Mills, aided by an appalling red card decision against striker Sam Tomlinson. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Maher 2-Mason Hoult 3-Brandon Ferron 4-Luis Mas-Hall 5-Jared Cholerton 6-Toby Smith 7-Josh Carter 8-Harry Atwal 9-Sam Tomlinson 10-Josh Powell […]
by Peter Scherer It was a typical top of the table duel, as second placed Mickleover faced third placed Redditch at the Valley Stadium. But after a superb all round team performance, it was super sub Marcus Barnes with two late goals that cliched al three points for Mickleover. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Jake Bennett […]
by Peter Scherer You could call it a “Six-pointer”, as Mickleover visit Redditch Utd on Saturday in a duel for play-off places. It was a 2-2 draw when they visited the Don Amott Arena back in October. Our hosts haven’t played since February 17th, when they beat Berkhamsted at home 1-0. Six wins out of […]
by Peter Scherer Straight off the back of last Saturday’s home win over Kettering, Mickleover were back in promotion form with a comfortable win over last years play-off finalists Leiston. Gaffer John McGrath not surprisingly went for an unchanged side, 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4- Will Atkinson 5-Will Tamen 6-Ethan Mann 7-Andy Dales […]
by Peter Scherer It was a poor all round performance from Mickleover Reserves, as they went down 0-2 to mid-table Cromford & Wirksworth at the Don Amott Arena last night. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Maher 2-Zac Sandhu 3-Brandon Ferron 4-Jred Cholerton 5-Will Robinson 6-Harry Atwal 7-Josh Carter 8-Chris Palmer 9-Sam Tomlinson 10-Bobby Battisson 11-Josh Powell. Subs: […]
by Peter Scherer Our hosts on Tuesday night were in the play-offs last season, but currently lie ninth in the table, after two successive wins had followed a 0-6 at Needham Market earlier this month. But last Saturday they drew 2-2 at home to Alvechurch. It was a 5-0 win to Sports when they visited […]
by Peter Scherer Central midfielder Ethan Fitzhugh has joined Mickleover until the end of the season, on a dual registration with National League North’s Banbury Utd. Fitzhugh was previously at Leicester City and signed for Banbury following his release last month and made his Mickleover debut as a second half substitute in last Saturday’s home […]
by Peter Scherer (Image: Steve Ingers) It’s been a tough few weeks for both the Mickleover players and supporters. But after a suffering a defeat at Kettering back in November, it was the Poppies on the receiving end this weekend, with an Oli Greaves hattrick securing a 4-1 victory. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Jake Bennett […]
by Peter Scherer It’s all getting tight at the top as we start to look at the run into the end of the season. Four points off second place at present with a better goal difference than Redditch, despite last weeks Royston defeat, and we pay Redditch a visit too in a week on Saturday […]
by Peter Scherer Despite a consolation Andy Dales goal in the second half, Mickleover were soundly beaten on their visit to Royston Town, after three defensive blunders. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Dan Bradley 5-Will Tamen 6-Ethan Mann 7-Andy Dales 8-Will Trueman 9-Tyrell Waite 10-Wil Bapaga 11-Marcus Barnes. Subs: Oli Greaves, Stuart […]
by Peter Scherer It’s another trip down the M1 and A14 for Mickleover this Saturday, when we face ninth in the table Royston. Mickleover go into the game a point off Redditch in third place, but with a superior goal difference. Having come through Tuesday’s reserve match, club captain Ryan Wilson could be back in […]
by Peter Scherer An impressive first half from Mickleover Reserves, saw them take an early lead. But despite a Josh Carter hattrick, Mansfield Hosiery fought back to secure a late point. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bulll 2-Toby Smith 3-Zac Sandhu 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Pablo Mills 6-Will Trueman 7-Josh Carter 8-Ryan Wilson 9-Will Robinson 10-Mason Tudgay 11-Josh Powell, […]
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) For the second successive week it was an injury time winner that secured the three points for Mickleover, but this time it was skipper Ethan Mann on target AGAINST Bromsgrove Sporting. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Jake Bennett 3-Rhys Dolan 4-Will Atkinson 5-Will Tamen 6-Ethan Mann 7-Andy Dales 8-Dan Bradley […]
Last Night I met at the club with Vic Handley. I have known Vic for sometime now as a supporter of the club and through his work with the Umbrella Charity. The reason I met with Vic was to look at a space for him to bring along a boat to the Kettering Town game. […]
by Peter Scherer It’s back on home turf for Mickleover this weekend, when they face strugglers Bromsgrove Sporting at the Don Amott Arena. Fresh from our postponed visit to Coalville on Tuesday night, Sports manager has a number of options in his starting line-up, with both players due back from injury and five new signings […]
by Peter Scherer A strong first half performance and early goal from Zac Sandhu made sure Mickleover Reserves secured a point at home to Bakewell Town on Tuesday. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Mason Hoult 18-Zac Sandhu 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Will Robinson 6-Toby Smith 7-Sam Tomlinson 8-Chris Palmer 9-Fin Ryder 12-Bobby Battison 11-Mason Tudgay. Subs: Josh Powell, […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover manager John McGrath has been busy in the transfer market again, signing Buxton’s Will Bapaga on a dual registration. A winger or attacking midfielder, Bapaga came through Coventry City’s junior ranks, and made his first team debut in 2019 as a substitute against Bolton Wanderers. He went on to make two […]
by Peter Scherer Promotion candidates last season, it’s not been easy for Coalville this term. Adam Stevens had been in charge since May 2018, but with his team in 12th place this season, with only two wins in the last 12 games, who was dismissed after Saturday’s home defeat With Mickleover not in the best […]
by Peter Scherer Last week ended wth a busy couple of days at the Don Amott Arena, with manager John McGrath making three signings in before Saturday’s match at AFC Sudbury. With Fin Delap having been recalled by Burton Albion, 17 year old Will Tamen has now arrived from the Brewers, on loan until the […]
by Peter Scherer Having beaten AFC Sudbury 5-0 at home earlier this season, hopes of taking three points from the strugglers was fairly high, but right from the kick off it was another story. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Jake Bennett 3-Rhyas Dolan 4-Will Atkinson 5-Will Tamen 6-Ethan Mann 7-Andy Dales 8-Dan Bradley 9-Fin Ryder 10-Tyrell […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover signed former Notts County and Lincoln City striker Tyrell Waite from Ilkeston on the eve of Saturday’s game at home to Barwell Town. The Derby born striker started his career with Ilkeston, before a three year spell at Notts County. After a number of loan spells he moved to Lincoln City, […]
by Peter Scherer After two consecutive league games of mixed fortunes, it’s back on the road when we visit AFC Sudbury on Saturday. Back in September we were 5-0 victors in the parallel fixture, thanks to an Andree Wright hattrick. Marc Abott’s side and currently 19th in the table, with three wins in the last […]
by Peter Scherer It was a second time lucky for the Derbyshire Senior Cup tie at Matlock Town, following the postponement at the first attempt. It was virtually a full strength side from the Gladiators, whereas as Mickleover gave some of the youngsters a start. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Mayy Bowman 3-Rhys Dolan 4-Dan Bradley […]
Can you all please be aware that construction of our new 3G training point has commenced, this means that car parking is currently restricted on site. There will be parking for the coach, and cars for club officials and match officials but it will be restricted for supporters. Any away supporters should park in the […]
by Peter Scherer At the second time of asking we are off to Causeway Lane on Tuesday night, taking a break from the league campaign to visit Matlock Town in the Derbyshire Senior Cup. Those of you who made the wasted to Matlock a couple of weeks ago, when the referee called the game off […]
by Peter Scherer There were a number of changes in the Mickleover line-up, following last weeks home defeat. But after going a goal down, it was a second half fightback that netted three points. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Jake Bennett 3-Rhys Dolan 4-Will Atkinson 5-Dan Bradley 6-Ethan Mann 7-Andy Dales 8-Will Trueman 9-Fin Ryder 10-Ben […]
by Peter Scherer Following last weekends humbling defeat at the hands of St.Ives, the Mickleover squad will be looking to rediscover the form that made them so dominant early season, when we face Barwell Town on Saturday. We have already played this weekends visitors twice this season, once with a 2-1 win to Sports in […]
by Peter Scherer For various reasons it’s been a difficult campaign for Mickleover Reserves in the Central Midlands Alliance League, but with the visit of third in the table Melbourne Dynamo on Tuesday evening it all came good. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Toby Smith 3-Zak Sandhu 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Will Robinson 6-Bobby Battisson 7-Mason Tudgay 8-Chris […]
by Peter Scherer (Photos: Steve Ingers) We have had the glory and the promise and now the disappointment, but after Saturday’s 0-5 home defeat to St.Ives, it’s time to dig deep on and off the field to return to winning ways. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2- Jake Bennett 3-Matty Bowman 4-Will Atkinson 5-Blaine Rowe 6-Ethan […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed former Coventry City Junior Blaine Rowe on a month’s loan from National League North Darlington. During his time with the Sky Blues he also had experience with Ayr Utd and Falkirk in the Scottish Championship and League One in two loan spells. He had a brief stay at Barwell […]
by Peter Scherer Having beaten St.Ives on the opening day of the season, Mickleover will be looking to do the double in this Saturday’s return fixture at the Don Amott Arena. Sports are looking for their third successive league win, but so are our visitors, having beaten Nuneaton and Leiston in their last two home […]
by Peter Scherer We are off to Causeway Lane on Tuesday night, taking a break from the league campaign to visit Matlock Town in the Derbyshire Senior Cup. Our hosts are currently 15th in the Northern Premier League, following last Saturday’s 3-1 win at Atherton Collieries. But it’s been a mixed season so far for […]
by Peter Scherer A second half strike from Ben Sault gave Mickleover a 1-0 victory at strugglers Berkhamsted, and keeps them on top of the table in alphabetical order from Needham Market. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Matty Bowman 3-Rhys Dolan 4-Will Atkinson 5-Fin Delap 6-Ethan Mann 7-Andy Dales 8-Ben Sault 9-Leon Clarke 10-Marcus Barnes 11-Oli […]
by Peter Scherer This Saturday we visit newcomers Berkhamsted, who like our neighbours Long Eaton Utd, have struggled this season after promotion into the Southern Premier League Central Division. Mickleover are back at the top of the league, only just, and will be looking to maximise their points tally against one of the struggling teams. […]
by Peter Scherer After a fairly scrappy first half at the Don Amott Arena, Mickleover took charge in the second half with two goals, returning them to top of the table, on alphabetical order! It was revenge time for Mickleover, as the Glassboys from Stourbridge knocked them out of the FA Cup earlier this season. […]
by Peter Scherer Following Saturday’s first home defeat in the league, Mickleover will be looking to get straight back into the points, when Stourbridge visit the Don Amott Arena on Tuesday night. We haven’t played Stourbridge in the league so far this season, but the Glassboys ended Mickleover’s FA Cup run with a two- goal […]
by Peter Scherer Mickleover went into Saturday’s game at home to Telford Utd, top of the table on goal difference, but an early goal saw them fall to their first home defeat of the season. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Jake Bennett 3-Rhys Dolan 4-Will Atkinson 5-Fin Delap 6-Ethan Mann 7-Andy Dales 8- Dan Bradley 9-Styart […]
by Peter Scherer It’s another tough game for Mickleover this Saturday at the Don Amott Arena, when we face fifth in the table AFC Telford Utd, our first game of the New Year. Currently four points adrift of Mickleover, Needham Market and Redditch level on points at the top, Telford are unbeaten in their last […]
by Peter Scherer (Image: Steve Ingers) Derby County’s Wales Under 18 and 19 International goalkeeper Lewis Ridd has joined Mickleover on a months loan, having debuted last week in the 5-1 over Long Eaton Utd. Ridd started out at Swansea City, moving to Ipswich in July 2020. During his time with the Tractor Boys, he […]
by Peter Scherer It’s with a great deal of pride that Mickleover FC can look back over it’s past and current achievements with the Clubs own Academy. Formed in 2014 initially, they were 2015,16 & 17 ESPFA Champions and with John McGrath becoming player manager, he signed former Rams and England Under 16,17 & 19 […]
by Peter Scherer It may not have started well for Mickleover, going a goal down to bottom of the table Long Eaton Utd. But a second half goal surge secured a 5-1 win and takes them back to the top of of the Southern Premier League Central Division. Starting line-up: 1-Lewis Ridd 2-Ben Sault 3-Rhys […]
