by Peter Scherer
Centre back Dwayne Wiley is heading back to Mickleover for 26/27, having signed from Matlock Town.
He left Sports back in July 2016 to join Matlock Town and then spent five years at Alfreton Town before returning to the Gladiators at the start of last season. He was part of the Mickleover team that won the 2014/15 NPL Division One South title too, in the same team as Andy Dales and Jake Bennett
“Dwayne needs no introduction to the club have played here before. His game know how, physicality and leadership fits the profile we are looking for this season. It’s important we improve the group and this is another signing that does this,” said Mickleover manager Gareth Holmes.
“I’ve done the full circle, Mickleover with Glenn Kirkwood and Craig Hopkins and then went with them to Matlock, Alfreton with Billy Heath, Matlock and back to Mickleover, so back where I started. But as soon as I spoke to the management I knew it was the right move for me, stable, competitive and challenging and that suits me. It’s a great club and happy to be coming back,” Dwayne replied.