Matlock Mercury - Football Feed

Star striker McDonald released by Gladiators

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:30:48 GMT

Matlock Town have announced their retained list of contracted players for next season, but one prominent name is not on it.

Yates takes top honour – and then signs a new contract

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:19:29 GMT

Adam Yates was named fans’ Player of the Year at Matlock Town’s presentation evening on Friday – before it was promptly revealed he had signed a new contract with the Gladiators.

Buxton FC in volunteer appeal

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:35:06 GMT

Buxton FC is asking supporters to lend a helping hand to get the Silverlands ready for the new season.

Bid to bring Sunday league football back to Buxton

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:33:17 GMT

Sunday league football could soon be returning to Buxton and the High Peak.

Boss reflects on Gladiators’ campaign

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:33:15 GMT

Matlock manager Mark Atkins reflected on a disappointing league season this week as the Gladiators ended their 2012/13 Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division campaign in a lowly 17th spot.

The Matlock Fan: Time to look forward

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:25:29 GMT

Matlock Town’s season finished in disappointment after losing the Derbyshire Senior Cup final to two late goals by Ilkeston FC then defeats to Worksop Town and Kendal Town were a bitter pill to swallow, but already all eyes are now trained on next season.

Extra tour dates for singer Bruno

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:52:58 GMT

Bruno Mars has added an extra four dates to his The Moonshine Jungle World Tour with one date, November 22, confirmed for Capital FM Arena Nottingham.

Gladiators end the season with a whimper at relegated Kendal

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:56:11 GMT

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Gladiators match report: Matlock Town 1 Worksop Town 5

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:29:45 GMT

A tired Matlock side battled on until the end but Worksop proved to be far too strong to record a convincing league double over the hosts, having beaten them 6-1 at Sandy Lane in December.

Gladiators: Matlock boss Mark Atkins fuming after Ilkeston awarded late penalty

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:26:29 GMT

Matlock boss Mark Atkins was left fuming as to how his side were in front at the death in Tuesday night’s Derbyshire Senior Cup Final against Ilkeston, yet ended up losing 2-1.

Photo slideshow: Fairtrade kids are on the ball

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:22:39 GMT

Young footballers battled the elements and their opponents as the area’s seventh annual Fairtrade Football Tournament kicked off at Cavendish Fields on Friday.

Atkins fumes after cup final defeat

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:57:31 GMT

Matlock Town boss Mark Atkins was left fuming as to how his side were in front at the death in Tuesday night’s Derbyshire Senior Cup Final against Ilkeston, yet ended up losing 2-1.

Tipton nets a hat-trick as Ambergate end in style

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:04:19 GMT

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The Matlock Fan: Final will be intriguing

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:45:31 GMT

As WWE commentator Jim Ross once said: “Business is about to pick up,” and that could be very true about Matlock Town as the Gladiators seem to have hit a little run of form with a win against Kendal Town and a draw against Derbyshire Senior Cup final opponents Ilkeston FC.

Late leveller denies Gladiators a victory

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:04:05 GMT

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Gladiators: Matlock Town 1 Ilkeston FC 1

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:23:36 GMT

Minds were probably elsewhere in both camps as the Gladiators and the Robins played out a tame league derby just three days before they were due to engage battle again in the Derbyshire Senior Cup Final.

Vote for your Mercury player of the year

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:50:53 GMT

It’s been a thrilling season at the Reynolds Stadium - and now it’s time to vote for your Mercury Player of the year!

The Matlock Fan: Tough week but it’s not all bad

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:50:41 GMT

by James Griffiths

Injuries hit Town again ahead of Robins double

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:02:03 GMT

Hopes Matlock boss Mark Atkins might have had of rotating his squad for the double header with county rivals Ilkeston this week look to have been dashed as injuries yet again bite into his squad.

MATLOCK TOWN: Purple patch nets three for Gladiators

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:17:49 GMT

Matlock Town 3-0 Kendal Town: Matlock struck a purple patch to score three times in eight first half minutes to push struggling Kendal closer to relegation.