Keith Alexander

Everybody connected with New Mills AFC were shocked and saddened by Keith Alexander's sudden passing on Wednesday.
Keith very kindly brought his Macclesfield Town side to Church Lane for a pre season friendly in July 2008 and contact between the two Clubs had been maintained as a result of the friendships made on that sunny July evening.
New Mills AFC wish to pass on their sincere condolences to Keith's family and Macclesfield Town FC and a minute's silence will be observed in Keith's memory before Saturday's home game against St Helens Town.

Official Club Statement regarding Garry Kharas

Subject to the relevant paperwork being completed early next week, New Mills AFC wish to announce that they will be releasing Garry Kharas from his contract with the club. Manager Tony Hancock told Garry that he does not figure in plans for the remainder of the season and therefore the decision has been made that once the paperwork is completed, he will be released by mutual consent.
Garry’s contribution of over sixty goals to the Club’s success over the last three seasons cannot be underestimated and his performances made him a fans favourite.
For an agreed undisclosed fee, it has been agreed with Glossop North End that Garry will return to play at Surrey Street.
Good luck Garry on behalf of everyone involved at New Mills AFC

Glossop game OFF

Tonights eagerly anticipated derby match against Glossop at Church Lane has been called off. The stand side of the pitch has not recovered fully from yesterday's snow and was deemed frozen and unsuitable for play. The game has been re-scheduled for Monday 19th April, 7:45 kick off

Matlock Town Official Matchday Programme's for sale

We have an extremely small number of programmes from the Derbyshire Senior Cup tie at Matlock last night available to purchase from our online shop. Click here for details.
Ideal for those supporters who couldn't make last nights fixture.

Apology

New Mills AFC would like to apologise to the supporters for the confusion on Saturday 13th February with regard to the Reserve kick off time. We requested the usual kick off time of 3pm and the Referee refused and it was agreed with the Reserve Management to kick off at 2.15pm, however this was not communicated to the Committee so that the Forum, Program and Advertising Boards all stated 3pm kick off. I only found out the changed kick off time around 11am on the Saturday morning and although I contacted High Peak Radio I was unable to get to the club forum or website.
Once again apologies but please note that in future all Saturday kick off times will be 3pm unless stated.
Regards
Sue Hyde

Matlock Town travelling information

The club has received the following information regarding next Tuesday night's Derbyshire Cup Semi Final tie at Causeway Lane.

INFORMATION WHEN ATTENDING MATCHES AT CAUSEWAY LANE
Major construction work is being undertaken at Causeway Lane which has seen the demolition of the old changing rooms, seated stand, offices, boardroom and social club.

NEW DEVELOPMENT
This is expected to be completed by the 2nd quarter of 2010 and will consist of a two storey facility containing modern changing rooms, large social club and recreational room, 250 seater stand, boardroom, offices and other facilities.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR 2009/20
DIRECTORS
Enter the ground via the main gate as normal, turn right and the boardroom is on th top floor of our club shop - pre match, half time and full time hospitality will be provided in this facility.
PLAYERS
The coach should proceed along Causeway Lane and stop at the entrance to the cricket end of the ground. If travelling from the Alfreton directio this is before yoy reach the main gate. Players should alight at this spot and proceed along the walkway to the players changing rooms which will house both home and away teams.
POST MATCH HOSPITALITY
This will be provided for all players and officials in the main cricket pavilion.
CAR PARKING
Spaces will be reserved for the match officials and for one visiting team car which is carrying the kit. There will be no spaces available for directors or players cars within any area of the ground. The main car parks are located just off Crown Square above Somerfields store, opposite the swimming baths (both accessed off Imperial Road) and behind the Town Hall - off Bank Road. For evening games cars are allowed to park facing the town centre along Causeway Lane from 7pm onwards.
SPECTATORS
Access will be as normal through the main gate. The new tea bar opened last year is fully operational and a small social club is available at the end of the stand on the Causeway Lane side of the ground.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this major project but staff will be on hand to assist you with any queries and we are sure you will be as excited as we are to see the new facilities next season.
Should you have any queries regarding these temporary arrangements please contact match secretary Ian Richardson or the club office on 01629583866.

Buxton Advertiser's "Talking Balls"

The Buxton Advertiser's " Taking Balls " podcast - a light hearted, weekly review of the local football scene - this week feature reflects on the FA Vase dissappointment.
The New Mills feature starts after approx 12 minutes and 30 seconds.

(With thanks to Jonathan Dodds at The Buxton Advertiser)

To view the video click here

Message from the "Welfare to Wembley" crew

On behalf of the 'From Welfare to Wembley' team thank you all very much for your warm hospitality last Saturday. I know you were all extremely disappointed with the outcome of the game but I think the lack of games due to the weather and an unfortunate injury to your captain was the difference between the teams. Norton did deserve to win the game after a spirited second half performance. I hope you were able to swell the New Mills coffers...we raised £140 for the Alzheimer's Society during half time which was a fabulous effort from the fans.
Thank you once again.
Gary Cooper

Comedy Night , Saturday 20th February

Following the great success of the original event, another Comedy Night has been booked and will take place in the Clubhouse from 8pm on Saturday 20th February. The three acts booked are Sam Avery, Mike Newall and headliner Andy Watson.
Tickets, which includes a hot supper, are now available from behind the bar priced at £8 but can be purchased on the night itself.
Supporters and members should note that the bar will be closed for a short time from 7pm on the night in order to prepare the room and once re-opened, admittance to the Clubhouse will be by ticket only.

Rescheduled reserve team fixtures

Due to the continued success of the first team in The Vase and the recent adverse weather, a number of home reserve team fixtures have been postponed.
The first rescheduled fixtures have been announced today by The Mid Cheshire League and they are as follows -
Tuesday 2nd February - New Mills v Denton Town
Wednesday 10th February - New Mills v Moore Utd

Vodkat League Cup Quarter Final draw

The draw for the quarter finals of the Vodkat League Challenge Cup was made after the Winsford United v Bacup Borough game and is has paired the Millers away to Abbey Hey should they beat Daisy Hill. The draw in full is as follows
Abbey Hey v Daisy Hill or New Mills
Irlam or Bootle v Newcastle Town
St Helens Town v Wigan Robin Park
Winsford United v Glossop North End or AFC Liverpool

No dates as yet have been arranged for the ties.

Millers in action at last

The Millers warmed up nicely for Saturday's eagerly anticipated FA Vase match at Church Lane against Witney United by beating Long Eaton United 3-2 in the Derbyshire Senior Cup. This was the Millers first game of 2010 and the first since the 0-0 draw away to Ramsbottom in mid December. The match didn't start too well and they found themselves 2-0 down at the half time interval. The Millers came out a different team in the second half and goals from Garry Kharas (2) and Tommy Turner took the Millers through to face Matlock Town away in the Semi Final.
Just in case you need reminding, the Millers next game is at home this coming Saturday (23rd) against Witney United in the FA Vase.

Change to League Cup opposition

The Millers now face Daisy Hill away in the Vodkat League Cup after Atherton LR were expelled from the competition. The game will now take place at New Sirs on February 2nd with kick off at 7:45pm

Fixture Update

The Millers have re-scheduled a couple of postponed fixtures. The away LEAGUE (not League Cup fixture) game against Atherton LR has been re-scheduled for Saturday 13th February with kick off at 3pm and also the twice cancelled fixture at home to Glossop has been re-scheduled for the following Monday 15th February with kick off at 7:45pm.
Please also check out more updated fixtures since 4/1/10 at the Fixtures and Results page

Derbyshire Cup Semi Final Draw

The draw for the Semi Finals of the Derbyshire Cup have been drawn and should the Millers progress past Long Eaton United they will face a tricky tie away at Matlock Town on the Unibond Premier League. Matlock missed out on Cup glory last season when they narrowly lost to Buxton in the final. The draw in full is
Matlock Town v Long Eaton Utd / New Mills
Buxton / Ilkeston Town v Belper Town

The draw for the Derbyshire Divisional Cup has been made and should the Millers Reserve's progress past Hayfield then they will play the winners of Glossop v Whaley Bridge Athletic. The draw in full is
Dove Holes / Cromford v Dronfield Town / Grindleford
Glossop NE / Whaley Bridge Athletic v Hayfield / New Mills Res

No dates for these games have been announced but they are expected to be played sometime in late January or February 2010

Change to contact details

We would like to point out that the General Club Enquiries e-mail has been changed with immediate effect from the old newmillsfc@aol.com address to the new adress which is newmillsfc@btconnect.com . Please note that the AOL account will no longer be accessible after the xmas period so please do not send e-mails to that address.

Half Year Season Tickets

With Christmas fast approaching, the Club are offering half year season tickets which would make an ideal present for all Millers fans. Priced at just £45 for adults and £25 for concessions, the season ticket allows the holder entry to all remaining North West Counties Premier Division games starting from the Boxing Day fixture against Glossop North End. Another benefit of buying a season ticket is that the holder automatically becomes a Social Member which enables discounted drinks prices at the bar.
Anybody wishing to purchase a half year season ticket should contact Club Secretary Duncan Hibbert before Christmas Eve which will enable the season ticket application to be processed and will ensure that the ticket is available for the Glossop game.

Supporters are also reminded that official Club merchandise is available to purchase via the online shop and entries are still being accepted for the weekly Millers Magic Numbers draw at a cost of £1 per week.

Presidents Cup Draw

The draw for the Presidents Cup has taken place and the Millers Reserves have been handed a home tie against Denton Town Reserves. Currently there is no date for this game and we will bring it to you as soon as it is confirmed. The draw in full is as follows;
First Round
Stalybridge Celtic Res v Crewe or Whitchurch Alport
Trafford Res or Gamesley v Poynton Res
New Mills Res v Denton Town Res
Eagle Sports v Pilkington Res
Grappenhall Sports v Greenalls PSO Res
Eagle Sports Res v Golborne Sports
Styal Res v Poynton
Denton Town v Golborne Sports Res

Also the Second Round has been drawn and should the Millers progress past Denton Town Reserves they will have a home game against Middlewich Town Reserves. The draw for the second round is as follows;
Second Round
Barnton v Denton Town or Golborne Sports Res
Styal v Eagle Sports Res or Golborne Sports
Club AZ v Greenalls PSO
Stalybridge Celtic Res or Crewe or Whitchurch Alport v Styal Res or Poynton
New Mills Res or Denton Town Res v Middlewich Town Res
Billinge v Malpas
Moore Utd v Eagle Sports or Pilkington Res
Trafford Res or Gamesley or Poynton Res v Grappenhall Sports or Greenhalls PSO Res

Millers Press Release

As exclusively revealed by Chairman Ray Coverley on last night's Football Fantime show on High Peak Radio. please click on the link below
to read the press release jointly issued by New Mills AFC and Sports Solutions GB concerning the potential re-development of Church Lane.

NMAFC and Sports Solutions GB Joint Press Release (PDF Document - opens in new window)

Millers Welcome D&C Sound and Vision

New Mills AFC are pleased to welcome Derbyshire and Cheshire's premier independent electrical retailer D & C Sound and Vision as an Official Club Sponsor. D & C's name and company logo will feature on perimeter advertising boards around Church Lane, on the first team's training kit and also will feature in the new look match day programme. The sponsorship deal also sees the welcome return of Sky Sports to the Clubhouse and what better way to watch top flight football than on our new 50" TV supplied by D & C. All of Sky's televised games will be shown in the Clubhouse before and after every New Mills home game so supporters are very welcome to take advantage of the new facilities.
D & C Sound and Vision based in Disley, have a great range of Plasma & LCD TV’s, home cinema equipment and a wide range of household appliances. Offering products from all major manufacturers but focusing on companies such as market leaders Bose, Bosch, Panasonic & Samsung, D & C maintain competitive prices and provide free delivery and installation. D & C owner Iain Gilman was keen to back New Mills AFC after similar link ups with Stockport County & Macclesfield Town as he is actively looking to promote D & C within the local community as the best and only place to purchase all electrical goods. The Club's supporters and members are keenly encouraged to visit D & C's showroom and it is hoped that a range of discount offers exclusive to New Mills AFC will be announced in the near future.
The Club thanks Iain and D & C Sound and Vision for its generous sponsorship of New Mills AFC and it is hoped that this is the start of a long mutually beneficial association between the two parties.
D&C's website can be found at http://www.dandcsoundandvision.co.uk/

Play Pool 7

As the Premiership and Football League season is upon us it's that time again to play Millers Pool 7. The game re-commences on Saturday 15th August and you can play by filling in a form which are available on the bar in the clubhouse or by downloading a form here or the relevant link on the home page. The prize fund has rolled over from last season and it currently stands at £80. Pool 7 is a prediction game whereby you pick the results of seven games which are picked at random from the Pools coupon. Full rules can be found on the form once downloaded. Remember to leave all filled in forms at the club by 2:30pm on Saturday 15th August.

Players & Officials Entrance

The Committee have decided to designate the car park entrance as players and officials only so as from Saturday's first pre-season friendly game against Oldham Athletic, it would be greatly appreciated if supporters could now use the Church Lane turnstiles.

Volunteers required

Like many other Clubs, New Mills AFC is extremely fortunate to have a number of people who willingly give up their spare time to help out at Church Lane and we fully appreciate every single contribution, no matter how big or small.
However, there are always jobs to be done particularly on matchdays, so with the new season on the horizon and The Millers looking to surpass last year's efforts, there is no better time to get involved behind the scenes.
If anybody feels like they'd like to assist and has time to spare either on matchdays or anytime during the week, please feel free to contact Sue Hyde ( suehyde@newmillsafc.co.uk ), Duncan Hibbert ( duncanhibbert@newmillsafc.co.uk ) or any other committee member.

New Mills AFC Lifetime Membership

New Mills AFC will shortly be announcing details of matchday and season ticket prices for the forthcoming 2009/10 season. In the meantime, the Club is launching a Lifetime Membership package.
The Lifetime Membership is a fantastic offer which will enable supporters to receive a season ticket for life for a one-off payment of £1,000.
Alternate payment methods are available and any supporter who wishes to take up the offer is advised to contact Club Secretary Duncan Hibbert at duncanhibbert@newmillsafc.co.uk or any committee member, who will be happy to answer any questions supporters may have in regards to the membership.