Position: Midfielder

Theo Rowe

May 7th 2003

A former Stoke City junior, Theo is a right sided midfielder who joined Banbury after his release.

He then moved to Redditch, before starting 23/24 at Coleshill Town. Spells at Alvechurch, Boldmere and Anstey Nomads followed, before spending last season back at Coleshill, where he was clubs top scorer.

Jude Taylor

April 27th 2006

Midfielder Jude Taylor has come to Mickleover in pre-season from Lichfield City.

He worked his way through Lichfield City’s youth scheme to break into the first team and helped them win the 24/25 Midland League Premier Division title with some vital goals.

Until recently he was at Derby University and is the son of ex Aston Villa Ian Taylor.

Charlie Hickingbottom

December 6th 2004

Former Derby County and Barnsley youngster Charlie returned to Mickleover FC pre-season after spending last season in the National League North with Peterborough Sports.

He is either central midfield or central defence and was previously at Station Road on loan from Barnsley at the beginning of 24/25, returning to his parent club in January last year.

After returning to the Tykes he had a further loan at Gainsborough, but started last season Peterborough following his release.

Cieron Keane

D.O.B. August 14th 1996

A versatile and experienced midfielder, Cieron first came to Mickleover in September ’24 from Barwell. But having started last season at Quorn, he had a short spell at Long Eaton before making his return last January.

He played his Junior football at Wolves and Notts County, before joining Nuneaton following his release. After a year at Nuneaton he had similar spells at Worcester, Kidderminster and Alfreton, before joining Boston Utd in 2018.

Basford, Leamington and Bradford Park Avenue followed, before a return to Basford. He also played for Stafford Rangers and Gainsborough before his first spell at Long Eaton in 2023, preceded a move to Ilkeston and a loan spell back at Long Eaton.

He was capped by the Republic of Ireland at Under 19 level.

Will Atkinson

OCTOBER 14TH 1988

A former Hull City Junior, Atkinson has played in every division of the football league during his career, notably in the Premiership during his time with the Tigers.

A central midfielder, he had numerous loans during his time at Hull, starting with Port Vale. Over the next five years he had spells at Mansfield, Rochdale, Rotherham, Plymouth Argyle and Bradford City, before a permanent to move to the latter for the 2012/13 season.

A year later he moved to Southend, spending four years on the South Coast, before heading North again to Mansfield. His next stop was a return to Port Vale, before a short spell at Alfreton, preceded a return to Southend for one more season.

He spent 22/23 with Boston Utd and had made over 300 league appearances during his career, 255 in League Two and scored 30 goals and can play at wing back too.

He was part of the Bantams team that were League Cup runner-up and made the League Two play-offs with both Bradford City and Southend.

Now starting his fourth season at Mickleover, Will is probably the most dependable and consistent player in the squad and has been voted players player of the year for the last two seasons.

Andy Dales

November 13th 1994

It was more of a return home for Andy when he rejoined Mickleover just before the start of the 21/22.

Derby born he spent 10 years at Derby County and was a first year pro in 2013.
He was released in 2014 and was unable to take up offers of trials due to injury, which brought him to Mickleover for the first time.

The pacey winger had four years at the at Station Road and was part of the team that won promotion back to the NPL Premier Division, his first senior medal.

In 2017/18 he scored 23 goals and was signed by Scunthorpe United after being spotted at the Jamie Vardy Academy.

During his three years there he made 33 appearances and scored one goal,but also had long loan spells in the Scottish Premiership with Dundee and Hamilton Academicals.

After a short stop at Altrincham, he was released and returned to Mickleover, hitting two goals on his home debut against Gainsborough.

He was club captain last season and continues to be a regular goalscorer and a key part of the Mickleover set-up, as well as being a valuable member of the Academy coaching staff and Derby County Community Trust team.