LATEST NEWS FROM ALFRETON TOWN FC
One In, One Out (Temporarily) For Alfreton
Tuesday 21st February 2012 Alfreton Town have signed former Barnet, Gateshead and Blyth Spartans midfielder Nicky Deverdics.
Nicky, 24, began his career as a trainee with Newcastle United, but after making several appearances for the reserves, he was released at the end of the 2005/06 season. Upon his release he joined Alfreton's league rivals Gateshead, leaving to join STL Northern League side Bedlington Terriers in December 2006.
In March 2007, he moved to Gretna and played six times, scoring once, as the border club clinched promotion to the Scottish Premier League. READ MORE...
Every Game Important Now For Battling Alfreton
Wednesday 15th February 2012 Alfreton Town now have just one target left for the season, having bowed out of this season's FA Trophy competition in a narrow 2-1 defeat at Gateshead on Tuesday evening.
Nicky Law's side now have 15 league games left in which to accrue the necessary amount of points to preserve their hard-won Blue Square Bet Premier Division place.
Of those 15 games, four will be severely testing as they are against sides in the top five but more importantly, nine are against clubs in the bottom half... READ MORE...
Game On For The Reds
Tuesday 14th February 2012 After three postponements in eight days, Alfreton Town will be hoping it is a case of fourth time lucky with a return to action on Tuesday evening with the outstanding FA Carlsberg Trophy third round tie at fellow Blue Square Bet Premier Division side Gateshead.
It is a fixture which has already been postponed twice and neither side has seen any action since the tie should have first been played on February 4th.
Both sides have been battling at opposite ends of the table in the Conference Premier, but they will now be competing for a £7,000 pot... READ MORE...
Alfretons Game At Ebbsfleet OFF
Saturday 11th February 2012 Today's Blue Square Bet Premier Division game at Ebbsfleet United has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. A new date for the game will be announced as soon as we have it.
Reds v Stags Moved On Police Advice
Thursday 9th February 2012 Alfreton Town's Blue Square Bet Premier Division home game with Mansfield Town has been moved back one week from Tuesday, March 13th and has now been arranged for Tuesday, March 20th, with a 7.45pm kick-off at the Impact Arena.
The fixture has been moved under instructions from the Football Conference, arising from Police involvement with the Derby County v Nottingham Forest Championship fixture, also on March 13th.
Alfreton Town Director Praised For Community Scheme
Wednesday 8th February 2012 Alfreton Town chairman Wayne Bradley has paid tribute to the efforts of club director John Glasby who has overseen the setting up of a brand new community scheme for the club, which will provide employment for up to 40 people over the next two years.
After months of planning, the scheme became reality on Monday, January 30th, when the first four apprentices were taken on, employed by the club.
Chairman Bradley said: "In such economic times, John is to be congratulated for being focused towards generating the employment of local youth..." READ MORE...
Reds In Middle Of A Bleak Mid-Winter
Wednesday 8th February 2012 Alfreton Town's twice-postponed FA Carlsberg Trophy third round tie at Gateshead has left the club looking at a very bleak mid-winter period in terms of incoming revenue.
Last Saturday's game was postponed due to a frozen pitch at Gateshead's International Stadium and then rearranged for Tuesday which also fell to the freezing elements. Tuesday should have seen a money spinning home league game against Mansfield Town and that has now been rearranged for Tuesday, March 13th.
The trophy tie at Gateshead has been moved to next Tuesday 14th... READ MORE...
Reds Announce New Date For Stockport Clash
Wednesday 8th February 2012 Alfreton Town's home game against Stockport County in the Blue Square Premier Division has been rearranged for Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, with a 7.45pm kick-off.
The game has been moved from Tuesday, February 14th, due to the outstanding FA Carlsberg Trophy third round tie at Gateshead.
Reds Game Off Again
Tuesday 7th February 2012 Alfreton Town's FA Carlsberg Trophy third round tie at Gateshead FC tonight has been postponed for a second time due to a frozen pitch at the International Stadium.
The tie has now been re-scheduled for Tuesday, February 14th with a 7.45pm kick-off. The club will announce a new date for the Blue Square Bet Premier Division home fixture against Stockport County which was originally due to be played next Tuesday as soon as it is confirmed. Alfreton Town are next due to play on Saturday when they travel to Kent to take on Ebbsfleet United in Blue Square Bet Premier Division action. Kick-off is 3pm.
Reds Face Pitch Inspection And An Away Draw
Monday 6th February 2012 The winners of tomorrow night's FA Carlsberg Trophy third round tie between Gateshead and Alfreton Town (International Stadium, 7:45pm ko) which was postponed on Saturday and subject to a mid-day pitch inspection on Tuesday, have been drawn away to Kidderminster Harriers or Luton Town in the 4th round, ties to be played Saturday Feb 25th.
The full draw is: Cambridge United or Guiseley v Dartford or Wealdstone
Kidderminster Harriers or Luton Town v Gateshead or Alfreton Town
Bath City or Grimsby Town v York City or Ebbsfleet United
Northwich Victoria or Hampton & Richmond Boro' v Newport County or Carshalton Ath
Reds Travel To Gateshead In FA Carlsberg Trophy Clash
Friday 3rd February 2012 Alfreton Town will be aiming to reach the fourth round of the FA Carlsberg Trophy for only the third time in their history when they travel to Gateshead on Saturday.
The Reds have only reached the fourth round on two previous occasions before. In 2002/03 they were knocked out 2-0 in a fourth round replay by eventual winners Burscough. Alfreton should have had the first game sewn up but their failure to capitalise on their dominance saw several untaken chances punished to the full in the replay on Merseyside.
The second occasion in the fourth round was in 2004/05 when they lost 3-0 at home to then Conference Premier club, Woking. READ MORE....
Reds Bag New Defender
Friday 27th January 2012
Alfreton Town have signed 6'2" central defender Darran Kempson on contract to the end of the 2011/12 season.
Kempson, 27, was a free agent after having a two-year contract with Grimsby Town cancelled by mutual consent in December 2011. He had been club captain at Blundell Park. He has a wealth of experience at Conference Premier level and above and his list of former clubs include Morecambe, Wrexham, Shrewsbury Town, Crewe Alexandra and Accrington Stanley. He will wear squad number 26 and has been added to Nicky Law's squad for Saturday's league game at Luton Town.
Reds Lose Moult For Three Games
Tuesday 24th January 2012
Alfreton Town have received notification that on-loan striker Louis Moult has been suspended for three games following his sending off against Kidderminster Harriers last Saturday.
Moult is suspended for the following fixtures: Bath City, away, Blue Square Bet Premier Division, January 24th; Luton Town, away, Blue Square Bet Premier Division, January 28th and Gateshead, away, FA Carlsberg Trophy, third round, February 4th.
Reds Take Chesterfield Midfielder On Loan
Friday 20th January 2012 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has strengthened his squad ahead of Saturday's Blue Square Bet Premier Division home game with Kidderminster Harriers with the addition of Chesterfield midfield player Craig Clay.
The 5'11" tall Nottingham-born player is described as "A combative midfield player with a never-say-die attitude". Craig, 19, has made six appearances for the Spireites this season, all as substitute, with four in the league, one in the FA Cup and one in the League Cup.
He will wear squad number 22 during his stay at the Impact Arena which will be until March 3rd, 2012, inclusive.
Reds Hunt The Terriers This Weekend
Thursday 19th January 2012
Alfreton Town face three tough games in a big week against sides chasing distinct targets.
On Saturday, Nicky Law's side host a Kidderminster Harriers team whose recent good form has lifted them to sixth place in the table, only outside the play-offs on goal difference - next Tuesday sees a crucial relegation clash at Bath City who could move off the bottom of the table with a win over the Reds - then a week on Saturday brings a difficult trip to third-placed Luton Town who will still have designs on the title never mind a play-off position. READ MORE...
Reds Game Cancelled Due To Fixture Clash
Tuesday 17th January 2012 Due to Alfreton Town's involvement in the FA Carlsberg Trophy third round on Saturday, February 4th, the Blue Square Bet Premier Division home game against Stockport County, scheduled for that date, has been been cancelled.
The home game with Stockport has been rearranged and will now take place on Tuesday, February 14th at the Impact Arena with a 7.45pm kick-off.
FA Carlsberg Trophy Draw For Reds
Monday 16th January 2012
Alfreton Town will face Blue Square Bet Premier Division opposition in the FA Carlsberg Trophy third round.
They have
been drawn away to the winners of the replay between Gateshead and Braintree Town.
Gateshead travel to Braintree Town on Tuesday evening to contest a second round replay after a 2-2 draw last Saturday. FULL DRAW...
Alfreton Cruise Through To Last 16 Of FA Carlsberg Trophy
Monday 16th January 2012 Alfreton Town cruised into the last 16 of the FA Carlsberg Trophy after demolishing Southern League Premier Division hosts Weymouth 6-0 on Saturday at the Bob Lucas Stadium.
The Reds built up a commanding 5-0 half-time lead with a brace of goals each from Nathan Jarman and Nathan Arnold and one from debutant Louis Moult, then added one more in the second half through substitute Paul Clayton who steered a flicked on Anthony Wilson header home with his thigh from very close range on 77 minutes.
Alfreton got off to a great start with a goal after just four minutes... READ MORE...
Quinn Commits His Future To Reds
Friday 6th January 2012 Alfreton Town FC said that they are delighted to announce that they have made the signing of central defender Adam Quinn a permanent one.
The vastly experienced Quinn, 29, joined the Reds initially on loan from Darlington on November 24th but he has now signed a contract to stay at the Impact Arena until the end of the 2012/2013 season.
Quinn has made a big impact at Alfreton, with the side winning four and drawing two of the eight league and cup games he has featured in so far. READ MORE...
Midfielder Mackin Leaves Reds
Wednesday 4th January 2012 Alfreton Town have parted company with central midfield player Levi Mackin whose contract has been terminated by mutual agreement.
Mackin, 25,(left) joined the Reds in early July after being released by York City but he has struggled to keep a starting shirt, making 14 appearances in all competitions, including one as a substitute, out of a possible total of 32. He scored twice for the Reds, netting the penalty which helped gain Alfreton's 1-0 August Bank Holiday Monday victory at York City and once in the 3-2 defeat at Gresley FC in the Derbyshire Senior Cup. Levi leaves with the club's best wishes for the future.
Day Lasts Longer At Alfreton
Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Alfreton Town has extended the loan of Peterborough United goalkeeper Joe Day to the end of the season and he will now be with the Reds until April 28th, 2012, inclusive.
Meanwhile, striker Chris Senior has also extended his loan at Conference North side Guiseley to the end of the season.
Senior will be with the West Yorkshire club until April 28th, 2012, inclusive.
The Only Way Is Up For The Reds
Wednesday 28th December 2011
Alfreton Town boss Nicky Law has praised his squad for their marked improvement over the past month and which he believes has given them a great chance of surviving in the Blue Square Bet Premier Division.
Just over a month ago, Law's side 8 eight points adrift of safety, but after ending 2011 on a real high note by thrashing Tamworth 5-2 at the Impact Arena on Boxing Day, the Reds have climbed out of the bottom 2 and moved to within just 1 point of getting out of the relegation zone, "We've been down in the bottom reaches all season but we don't want to get used to it and don't like it" said Law. READ MORE...
Reds Kick Start An Academy
Thursday 15th December 2011 Alfreton Town Football Club are pleased to announce the establishment of a brand new Football Academy and an additional Community Development Scheme.
Alfreton Chairman Wayne Bradley has many long term aims for the football club, one of them being for the club to be more involved in the community, and for the community to be more involved in the club.
In conjunction and with Derby College, Alfreton Town intend to recruit young apprentices and offer them one-year paid apprenticeships... READ MORE...
Reds Plan An Away Day For FA Cup Tie
Tuesday 13th December 2011 Alfreton Town have been handed an away tie at Weymouth in the second round of the FA Carlsberg Trophy.
The tie will take place at the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 with a 3pm kick-off. The 'Terras' are currently 15th out of 22 sides in the Southern League Premier Division.
Third Time Lucky For Law's Reds
Friday 9th December 2011 Alfreton Town face Southport for the third time this season when the Sandgrounders arrive at the Impact Arena to contest an FA Carlsberg Trophy first round tie on Saturday.
The sides have met twice already this season, both games being in the Blue Square Bet Premier with a goalless draw in Derbyshire in the second game of the season followed by a narrow 2-1 defeat for the Reds in Lancashire last Saturday.
Southport's latest game was on Tuesday where they fell to an unlucky 2-0 defeat at league leaders Wrexham. The defeat brought to an end a fantastic winning run of 8 consecutive games in the league away from home for Liam Watson's side. READ MORE...
Battling Reds Show Character
Thursday 8th December 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law praised his side's desire after seeing them come from behind to beat fellow Blue Square Bet Premier Division strugglers Newport County 3-2 at the Impact Arena on Tuesday night.
The Reds fell behind after just four minutes but battled back to lead 2-1 at half-time. Newport levelled just before the hour but after that Alfreton came to the fore with another display of character.
"Over the last few weeks we have shown a lot of character..." READ MORE...
It's Southport For The Reds
Saturday 3rd December 2011 Alfreton Town travel to high-flying Southport today with Nicky Law's side aiming to end their barren run on the road which has brought defeats in all of the last eight Blue Square Bet Premier Division games.
Reds boss Law welcomes back Leigh Franks and Matt Wilson from injury but will be without Jamie Mullan who serves the second of a three-game suspension and Adie Hawes and Chris Senior who have gone out on loan for a month to Altrincham and Guiseley respectively.
The fixture is the second of a trilogy against the Sandgrounders this season with the sides sharing a point from a goalless draw at the Impact Arena in the second game of the season. READ MORE...
Reds Miss Out At Barrow
Thursday 1st December 2011 Alfreton Town boss Nicky Law felt his side were desperately unlucky not to gain any points reward from their midweek trek to Barrow which saw him get home at 2am.
"It's a heck of a journey, but we have gone there in atrocious conditions and on a horrible pitch and dominated them without anything to show. If we had won it 3-1 there couldn't have been many complaints" he reflected.
"The first half saw us have a gale force wind behind us and we didn't use the ball well enough, we were trying to do it in one pass all the time..." READ MORE...
Reds Hoping To Push The Barrow
Tuesday 29th November 2011 Alfreton Town make their longest journey of the season this evening when they visit Barrow AFC in Blue Square Bet Premier Division action.
Manager Nicky Law will be without injured central defensive trio Matt Wilson, Adie Hawes and Leigh Franks, but striker Paul Clayton is expected to have recovered from a 'dead leg' received during the 3-2 victory over Hayes & Yeading United last Saturday.
Also missing the fixture is winger Jamie Mullan ... READ MORE...
Reds Boss Swoops For Eagle And Hopes To Strengthen Further
Thursday 24th November 2011 Reds Boss Nicky Law has brought in left-sided midfield player Rob Eagle, 24, from Blue Square Bet Premier Division rivals Grimsby Town on loan until January 2nd, 2012 and is hoping to strengthen his squad further ahead of the emergency loan deadline today.
The Reds chief is still beset by injuries and will again be without central defenders Adie Hawes and Matt Wilson for this Saturday's important relegation zone home game against Hayes & Yeading United at the Impact Arena.
Hawes is still recovering from a knee infection... READ MORE...
Kids For A Quid v Hayes & Yeading
Tuesday 22nd November 2011 This Saturday's Blue Square Bet Premier Division game between Alfreton Town and Hayes & Yeading United is a special 'KIDS FOR A QUID' family event.
Children aged 15 and under can gain entry to the above fixture at the Impact Arena for just £1 each providing they are accompanied by an adult paying full or concession admission rates.
It is the second time this season the Reds have run a Kids For A Quid event, the first time, in the home game against Kettering Town, saw an above average attendance of 851. If you haven't been to the ground for a while, come and see what the club have to offer. Kick-off is 3pm.
Reds Boss Law - "We Can Turn It Around!"
Friday 18th November 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law says his players just need to believe that they can turn the season around.
Law was reflecting after the 4-0 FA Cup defeat at home to Carlisle United had left his troops concentrating on the league. "Once again, we have shown what we can do. For the first 30 minutes you wouldn't have known which side was which and we dominated the second half. We had 5 corners and 3 free kicks into their box before they got their first corner and scored.
"I have been in these situations as a player..." READ MORE...
Reds Prepare For Biggest Match Of The Season
Thursday 10th November 2011 Alfreton Town's mouth watering FA Cup first round proper tie at home to Carlisle United on Saturday is certainly one for the fans to savour.
The Reds are in the first round for only the fifth time in their history, and although three of those appearances have been in the last seven years, the average is once every ten years since the club reformed in 1959.
The Cumbrians will come into the tie sat in 10th place in League One and have only lost once in their last ten games, that being a 4-0 defeat at league leaders Charlton Athletic. READ MORE...
Reds Boss Turns To Church
Wednesday 9th November 2011
Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has brought in former Boston United midfield player Anthony Church on loan from fellow Blue Square Bet Premier Division rivals Grimsby Town.
Anthony, 24, has joined the Reds until January 2nd, 2012 inclusive.
He will wear squad number 22 during his stay at the Impact Arena and has been given permission by the Mariners management to play in this Saturday's FA Cup first round proper tie against Carlisle United. READ MORE...
Reds Go For An Extra Day
Tuesday 8th November 2011
Alfreton Town have extended the loan of goalkeeper Joe Day up to January 1st 2012 inclusive.
The 21-year-old England non-league international joined the Reds on October 6th from npower League One side Peterborough United.
Day has made six Blue Square Bet Premier Division appearances so far with Alfreton who have received clearance from Peterborough to play him in the FA Cup and FA Trophy competitions during his stay at the Impact Arena. READ MORE...
Law Lauds His Squad's Character After FA Cup Win
Friday 4th November 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law heaped praise on his battle weary troops after they had won through to the FA Cup first round on Tuesday evening by winning at Lincoln City.
The Reds came from behind to win the fourth qualifying round replay 2-1 at Sincil Bank, but Law's options for both games were severely hampered by injuries, suspension and unavailability which decimated his squad for both games.
For last Saturday's home tie with the Imps at the Impact Arena, Law had ten players unavailable and seven on Tuesday for the replay! READ MORE...
Reds In Imp'ish Mood Again This Saturday
Friday 28th October 2011
Alfreton Town face Lincoln City at the Impact Arena for the second time in 18 days.
The last occasion was in the league when the Imps triumphed 3-1 on Tuesday, October 11th under the stewardship of former Red Grant Brown after Steve Tilson had been dismissed as manager.
This weekend's fixture is to contest an FA cup (with Budweiser) 4th qualifying round tie. READ MORE...
Alfreton Town FC Sign New Defender
Friday 21st October 2011 Alfreton Town has signed 6'4" central defender Luke Potter, 22, on a month's loan from npower Championship side Barnsley.
Potter's loan is until November 12th inclusive is cleared to appear in this season's FA Cup for the Reds. An Academy graduate with the Tykes, he has made 15 senior appearances for Barnsley and has also had loan spells with Stafford Rangers and Kettering Town with whom he made 22 appearances in the Blue Square Bet Premier Division in '08-'09. A versatile player, Luke has also played at left-back as well as in central defence. He's been given squad number 25 for his term at the Impact Arena and will be available for Saturday's derby game at Mansfield Town.
Reds Back At Home
Tuesday 18th October 2011 Alfreton Town return to the Impact Arena tonight (Tuesday) when they take on second-placed Fleetwood Town in Blue Square Premier Division action.
Reds boss Nicky Law will be looking for a far better display than his side turned in last Saturday when they fell
3-0 at Cambridge United. On-loan striker James Ellison is available again after completing a three-game suspension. Two players will miss the fixture through injury, defender Matt Wilson is still recovering from ankle ligament damage and striker Nathan Arnold is now just a fortnight away after breaking his left foot 8 weeks ago.
Alfreton Draw Lincoln At Home In FA Cup
Tuesday 18th October 2011 Alfreton Town have been drawn at home to Blue Square Bet Premier Division rivals Lincoln City in the fourth qualifying round of this season's FA Cup.
The tie will take place on Saturday, October 29th with a 3pm kick-off.
The tie gives Nicky Law's side the chance to exact early revenge for the 3-1 league defeat last Tuesday.
Reds Drop Points At Home
Friday 14th October 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law berated his defence after more mistakes cost points in both of the last two home games.
The Reds led 1-0 and were totally dominating against Kettering Town on Saturday before a penalty was conceded and the visitors escaped with a point from a 1-1 draw.
Tuesday evening saw three more defensive errors all of which were punished to the full as Lincoln City went away with a 3-1 win.
In both games, Alfreton dominated possession and territory... READ MORE...
Reds New Signing
Wednesday 12th October 2011 Alfreton Town have signed Mansfield Town midfield player Lee Stevenson on a month's loan until November 7th.
The 27-year-old former Belper Town and Eastwood Town midfield player joined the Stags in summer from the Badgers but has made just one appearance for Mansfield this season.
Stevenson scored 96 goals in the last three seasons from attacking midfield, helping Eastwood to a fourth-placed finish in Blue Square Bet North last season after joining from Belper Town in the summer of 2010. He has been allocated squad number 23.
Will Reds Be In 'IMP'ish Mood Tonight?
Tuesday 11th October 2011 Alfreton Town entertain Lincoln City in Blue Square Bet Premier Division action at the Impact Arena tonight, Tuesday, October 11th.
The Imps arrive in Derbyshire without a management team after the club terminated the contracts of Manager Steve Tilson and Assistant Manager Paul Brush on Monday 10th October.
The team will be under the leadership of former Alfreton central defender Grant Brown on Tuesday night. Alfreton boss Nicky Law will once again have to make enforced changes due to injuries. READ MORE...
A New Day Begins For The Reds
Thursday 6th September 2011 Alfreton Town have signed Peterborough United goalkeeper Joe Day on a one-month loan deal.
Day, 21, stands just over 6'3" tall and moved to The Posh in April 2011 from Rushden & Diamonds for an undisclosed fee thought to be in the region of £100,000. He made 41 first team appearances for the Diamonds in total and was named Player of the Year last season. He has yet to play in Peterborough's first team.
Joe is in line for his debut in Saturday's Blue Square Bet Premier Division home game against Kettering Town. He has been allocated squad number 21.
Alfreton Part Company With Broughton
Wednesday 4th October 2011 Alfreton Town has parted company with striker Drewe Broughton.
The experienced target man was sent off on 86 minutes for violent conduct for the second time in two games this season as the Reds went down 5-2 at Grimsby Town last Saturday.
Broughton had just returned from a three-match suspension following trial by video evidence after his debut game at Kidderminster Harriers which saw him charged by the Football Association. READ MORE...
"We Got Punished!" - Alfreton Boss Law
Thursday 29th September 2011
Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law was left reflecting on one mistake which cost his side dear in Tuesday's 1-0 Blue Square Bet Premier Division defeat at AFC Telford United.
The Reds boss felt his side deserved something from the game but one defensive error was taken advantage of by the hosts and left Alfreton empty handed.
Law said: "We're disappointed to come away with nothing. I thought we deserved something but we made one mistake again and got punished." READ MORE...
Reds Hope For Home Win Tonight
Tuesday 20th September 2011 Alfreton Town go into Tuesday night's Blue Square Bet Premier Division home game with Barrow looking for a first home win at the fifth attempt.
Manager Nicky Law has no new injury worries but does have defender Leigh Franks suspended for one game after he accrued his 5th caution of the season during last Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Kidderminster Harriers.
Barrow arrive in 11th place in the table after a solid start to the campaign. They have won 4 of their 9 games but have also lost 4 with 2 of them on the road at Southport (2-1) and York City (3-1). The Bluebirds come into the game on the back of a 3-2 home defeat by in-form Mansfield Town last Saturday. Law will be looking for his side to respond to 3 successive defeats. Kick-off at the Impact Arena is 7.45pm.
Reds Bring In More Firepower
Thursday 8th September 2011
Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has strengthened his squad by signing striker Drewe Broughton.
Law, who is currently without three of his six strikers through injury, has brought free agent Broughton to the Impact Arena and he will be available for this Saturday's Blue Square Bet Premier Division home game against Braintree Town.
Broughton, 32, has been without a club since being released by Lincoln City following their relegation from the Football League in May. READ MORE...
Reds Get New Blood In
Thursday 1st September 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has made several transfer deadline day additions to his squad.
The Reds boss has brought former Huddersfield Town, Oldham Athletic and Morecambe midfield player Andy Holdsworth, to the Impact Arena along with ex Rotherham United midfielder Steve Brogan and defender Nikolaus Kudiersky.
Law explained his delight at landing Holdsworth, 27. "He is a versatile player at the right age with loads of experience. He can also play at right back and he has an air of composure about him." READ MORE...
New Face For Reds Ahead Of Busy Weekend
Friday 26th August 2011 Alfreton Town have the first of a massive August Bank Holiday double-header when they welcome second-placed Wrexham to the Impact Arena on Saturday.
Reds Manager Nicky Law will be looking for his side to build on the point gained in the 1-1 draw at Darlington in midweek but he will be without long-term injury victims Anthony Wilson and Nathan Arnold. There are no other injury concerns and no suspensions and Law will choose from a squad of 17.
Managed by formerLiverpool striker Dean Saunders, Wrexham... READ MORE...
Law Nets England Place
Thursday 25th August 2011 Alfreton Town are delighted to announce that Josh Law has been named in the 16-man England C squad for the forthcoming friendly international against India Under-23 on Tuesday, Sept 6th at Dagenham & Redbridge FC.
The full squad is:
Nathan McDonald (Braintree Town); Paul Farman (Gateshead); Josh Law (Alfreton Town); Jamie Turley (Forest Green Rovers); Christopher Stokes (Forest Green Rovers); Shaun Pearson (Grimsby Town); Robbie Willmott (Luton Town); Adam Watkins (Luton Town); Lindon Meikle (Mansfield Town); Sean McConville (Stockport County); Ryan Fraughan (Stockport County); Adam Boyes (Barrow); Michael West (Ebbsfleet United); Reece Styche (Forest Green Rovers); John-Paul Kissock (Southport)
Reds Shake Up Pays Off But One Injury Crisis Looms
Wednesday 24th August 2011 Alferton Town manager Nicky Law saw the courage of his convictions pay off as his side gained a first away point of the season in a 1-1 draw at Darlington on Tuesday evening.
The Reds boss kept the squad behind in the changing room for an hour on Saturday after a horror 6-1 home defeat against Forest Green Rovers.
He then shook things up, leaving skipper Greg Young, Jake Moult and Jamie Mullan out of the starting line-up and handing debuts to Leigh Franks and Levi Mackin as well as recalling Chris Senior up front. READ MORE...
Nicky Law: "Supporters Can Play Crucial Role For Us"
Friday 12th August 2011 Alfreton Town embarks on a historic season on Saturday when they play their first ever Conference national division fixture.
The Reds are away at Hayes & Yeading United and look set to have a good following of supporters backing them.
Everyone at the club will be willing the side on throughout what promises to be a memorable season as the team lock horns with some very big former Football League sides. And Manager Nicky Law is urging the town and local community to get firmly behind the Reds, particularly in home games... READ MORE...
Alfreton Begin With A Trip Into The Unknown
Friday 12th August 2011
Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law admits his side will make their bow at non-league’s top table with a trip into the unknown facing Hayes & Yeading United, a side hardly anything is known about.
Law commented: "I've always said it's not about what the opposition do, it's what we do. Yes, we'll have to have a different mindset this season. We've had a couple of seasons of win, win, win, but that's certainly not going to be the case this time and we have to be prepared for it." READ MORE...
Reds On Trend After Stuffing The Owls
Thursday 4th August 2011 Alfreton Town's staggering 14-0 pre-season friendly home win over Sheffield Wednesday's Academy side gained the Reds global publicity and recognition.
Within just a few hours of the massive victory, the club was 'trending' on social network site Twitter as one of the most viewed topics of the day.
Numerous football club forums including as far away as Glasgow Rangers and a Google search of "Alfreton Town 14, Sheffield Wednesday 0" listed dozens of fans forums and official club websites all carrying news of the demolition. READ MORE...
Mullan Signs For Alfreton Town FC
Monday 25th July 2011 The Reds have announced that they have completed the signing of midfielder Jamie Mullan.
Nottingham-born Mullan (left) is a versatile, pacy winger in the traditional mould who likes to run at defenders and is comfortable on either flank.
He began at Notts County where he had two years under Nicky Law before being picked up by Manchester United as an Academy Scholar aged 14.
He had four years at Old Trafford READ MORE...
Alfreton Town v Burton Albion XI
Tuesday 19th July 2011 Blue Square Premier Division new boys Alfreton Town entertain npower League Two side Burton Albion at the Impact Arena on Tuesday evening in their second pre-season outing.
Both sides will be looking to bounce back from opening friendly defeats, the Reds against Chesterfield last Friday and Paul Peschisolido's Brewers side against Derby County last Saturday at the Pirelli Stadium.
Kick-off is 7.45pm and admission is £8 for adults and £5 for concessions.
Blues Make An Impact At Arena
Saturday 16th July 2011 It was a bumper Friday night crowd that turned out at The Impact Arena to watch Champions take on Champions in the first pre season friendly of the summer.
The much-anticipated return to football by fans saw the Spireites triumph with a 4-1 win against Nicky Law's Reds.
John Sheridan fielded nearly his whole side, with only Gregor Robertson (still recovering from injury) and Dean Morgan (illness) absent from the line up. New additions Mark Randall and Nathan Smith took to the pitch READ MORE...
Reds Get Friendly Ahead Of The New Season
Wednesday 13th July 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law declared himself delighted with the way pre-season training has been going as the Reds step up their preparations for the new season.
Looking ahead to this Friday's first pre-season outing against last season's npower League Two champions Chesterfield at the Impact Arena, Law is already relishing getting the players onto the pitch.
"The lads have come back really fit and things have been going very well during training" said Law. "I am sure both sets of players will be looking forward to this Friday's game and we will be assessing how our new squad gels together." READ MORE...
Reds Net Signing Number Six
Thursday 7th July 2011 Alfreton Town have made their sixth signing of summer with the capture of 6'4" central defender Adie Hawes for an undisclosed fee from Eastwood Town.
Hawes, 24, joins the Reds on a full-time basis and has penned a two-year deal at the Impact Arena.
The giant defender began his career with Hucknall Town where he spent a season-and-a-half before moving up the road to help the Badgers to a fourth-placed finish in last season's Blue Square Bet North division. READ MORE...
Reds Part Company With Goalkeeper Mackenzie
Wednesday 6th July 2011
Alfreton Town have tonight parted company with goalkeeper Chris Mackenzie who has had his contract terminated by mutual consent.
Chris, 39, joined the Reds from Corby Town in February 2011, and the vastly experienced and highly regarded keeper played a big part in Alfreton's Blue Square Bet North 2010/2011 title success, making 19 appearances.
Alfreton Town wish Chris every success in the future.
Reds Look To Life In The Premier Division
Wednesday 6th July 2011 Alfreton Town faces a real mixed bag of fixtures to start life in the Blue Square Bet Premier Division for the first time.
Nicky Law's side begins their adventure with a trip into the unknown when they visit Hayes & Yeading United in the season's opener on August 13th.
The Middlesex-based side comfortably finished in 16th place last season but are groundsharing at Woking FC's Kingfield Stadium, which means a trip to Surrey for the Reds for the opener. READ MORE...
Reds Complete Their 5th Signing Of The Summer
Monday 4th July 2011 Alfreton Town have made their fifth signing of summer with former Wrexham and York City central midfield player Levi Mackin penning a one-year contract with the Reds.
Six-footer Mackin, 25, has been described as energetic and tough tackling, and a reliable holding player. Despite his age, he has bags of experience having played all his career in either League Two or the Conference National divisions.
He progressed through Wrexham's youth system, joining them in July 2003 and gaining his first professional contract in 2005. READ MORE...
Reds Prepare For Season Ahead & Season Ticket News
Wednesday 29th June 2011 Alfreton Town's preparations for the brand new 2011/12 season continue apace with the commencement of pre-season training this Thursday (June 30th).
Alongside the new signings so far will be a handful of trialists who will be hoping to force their way into Manager Nicky Law's plans for the club's first ever season in non league's top flight.
Law took his number of summer signings to four last week with the capture of central defender Leigh Franks, following his release at the end of a two-year spell as a 'pro' with Huddersfield Town. READ MORE...
New Defender For The Reds
Friday 24th June 2011 Alfreton Town has made it's fourth signing of the summer with the capture of ex Huddersfield Town central defender Leigh Franks.
The former Terrier was released in May after two years as a professional but a total of four years at the Galpharm Stadium where he has made numerous appearances for Huddersfield's reserve side after progressing through their academy.
A strong, commanding 6' tall right-sided defender, Leigh joined Huddersfield from Bridlington Town as a 16-year-old in 2007. Prior to Bridlington, Franks had several years with Scarborough FC's centre of excellence as a junior... READ MORE...
Senior Looks Forward To Season With Reds
Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Alfreton Town's new striker Chris Senior has admitted it was the efforts of Reds boss Nicky Law which saw him arrive at the Impact Arena last Thursday.
Along with ex Ilkeston Town and Blyth Spartans goalkeeper Dan Lowson, 23, former Darlington and Altrincham player Senior, 29, joined Alfreton last Thursday and he expressed his enthusiasm for the campaign ahead. He said: "After I got released from Darlington at the back end of last season, I spoke to a couple of managers and Nicky [Law] had been on the phone to me..." READ MORE...
Reds Complete Double Signing
Monday 20th June 2011 Alfreton Town have announced their second and third signings of summer with the capture of striker Chris Senior and goalkeeper Dan Lowson.
Senior, 29, has joined the Reds after being released by Darlington in May while Lowson, 23, was a free agent after being part of the Ilkeston Town squad which was left without a club in the early part of last season and then seeing out the campaign at Blyth Spartans.
Senior's most recent claim to fame is that he scored the winning goal for Darlington in their 1-0 win over Mansfield Town in last season's FA Trophy final at Wembley. READ MORE...
Liam Hearn Opts To Move To Grimsby
Friday 17th June 2011 Alfreton Town have transferred leading scorer Liam Hearn to Blue Square Premier Divison rivals Grimsby Town for an undisclosed five-figure fee.
Hearn, who hit 32 goals for the Reds during the title-winning 2010/11 season, has moved on despite being offered improved terms by the club for the forthcoming campaign.
Alfreton Chairman Wayne Bradley explained: "We wish Liam well and thank him for his efforts over the past three seasons. " READ MORE...
Awards Galore For Reds
Wednesday 15th June 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has been named Manager Of The Season for the Blue Square Bet North Division and boosted by the news that striker Paul Clayton has agreed a one-year extension to his existing contract with the Reds.
The new deal will keep the talismanic Clayton, 26, at the Impact Arena until the end of the 2012/13 campaign. He has proved to be one of Nicky Law's most important signings with his consistently powerful front running displays seeing him notch 66 goals over the last three seasons, 73 in total from 160 appearances for the Reds since joining from Gainsborough Trinity on December 31st, 2008. READ MORE...
Red's Boss Looks Ahead To Premier Division
Thursday 9th June 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law says he is happy with the way things are shaping with his squad for the club's first ever season in the Blue Square Bet Premier Division despite only making one signing so far.
The Reds boss signed former Altrincham and York City central defender Greg Young last week and is fully expecting to bring at least three more as yet unnamed players into the Impact Arena in the next fortnight.
Reds Enter Into Training Partnership
Wednesday 1st June 2011 Alfreton Town have entered into a partnership with near neighbours Blackwell Miners' Welfare Football Club which will see the Reds using the East Midlands Counties League side's Primrose Hill facilities for daytime training in the week.
The clubs have signed an initial 12-month agreement and Blackwell will be the beneficiaries of having Alfreton's groundstaff preparing and looking after their playing surface as well as having their other facilities including those of the cricket club developed. READ MORE...
Law Makes First Signing
Wednesday 1st June 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has made central defender Greg Young his first signing since the Reds clinched the Blue Square Bet North title.
Law said: "I am delighted with the signing of Greg. At 6'3", he will give us plenty of power and he has loads of experience from the level we are now at to bring to the team.
"He was a young kid at Grimsby when i was Manager there. I gave him his chance and he did really well." READ MORE...
Josh Law Crowned Players' Player
Wednesday 1st June 2011 Alfreton Town's 2011 Presentation Evening saw a packed house at the Boundary in South Normanton enjoy an excellent night.
Josh Law took the top accolade of his fellow team-mates when he was presented with the Players' Player of the Season award by guests of honour, Alfreton Town Council deputy mayor Rob Johnson and his Consort, Councillor Emma Sowter.
The manager's Player of the Season was presented to Nicky Law's respected and trusted second-in-command Russ O'Neill. Manager Law said: "Without Russ's fantastic efforts, I would not be able to do my job". READ MORE...
Three More Years For Law
Wednesday 25th May 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has had last season's title-winning efforts rewarded with a new three-year contract.
After successive third-placed finishes and tasting defeat in the play-offs in the previous two campaigns, the Reds boss guided Town to a historic Blue Square Bet North title with a ten-point winning margin to take the club into previously unchartered territory.
Law, along with assistant Russ O'Neill, had one year left of their existing contract with the Reds. READ MORE...
4 Players Released - Plus Ticket And Other News
Wednesday 18th May 2011 Alfreton Town have released four players from last season’s title-winning squad.
Central defenders Darren Stride and Paul Lister and midfield players Chris Hall and Ian Ross have all been thanked for their services at the Impact Arena as manager Nicky Law begins planning for life in the Blue Square Bet Premier Division in earnest.
Also departing from last season's successful squad are striker Daryl Clare and Aden Flint whose loan spells ended at the conclusion of the campaign and they have returned to their parent clubs Cambridge United and Swindon Town respectively. READ MORE...
In Loving Memory
Friday 13th May 2011 It is with great sadness that Alfreton Town Football Club announce the passing away of long-serving club secretary and match-day secretary Roger Taylor.
Roger, 72, passed away early on Wednesday after a short illness. One of life's genuine gentlemen, Roger was brought to the club in 1987 by then Chairman Sean Egan, and he went on to serve his beloved Reds for almost a quarter-of-a-century.
Deepest sympathy and sincere condolences are extended from everyone at Alfreton Town Football Club to Roger's beloved wife Eileen and family. READ MORE...
Reds May Go Full Time After Promotion
Wednesday 27th April 2011 Alfreton Town chairman Wayne Bradley has announced plans for the club to gradually go full-time as the Reds begin to contemplate life among non-league's elite in next season's Blue Square Bet Premier Division.
Nicky Law's side sealed the Blue Square Bet North title with a 4-0 home win over Redditch United in front of 1,364 last Saturday, a highest league gate at home for over 45 years. Bradley said: "We have taken a great delight in achieving something we have been on the brink of for some years now and it is our consistency which has seen us through." READ MORE...
Reds Could Lift Silverware This Saturday
Thursday 21st April 2011 It's been announced today that Alfreton Town Football Club has been notified by the Football Conference that the club WILL lift the Blue Square Bet North championship trophy after this Saturday's home game against Redditch United should a positive result be achieved.
The club is now urging all supporters old and new to come along and help cheer the team over the winning line and then watch the presentation. However, the trophy will only be presented if the title has been decided by a mathematical certainty. READ MORE...
The Winner Takes It All
Wednesday 20th April 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law is warning his players that Easter Saturday's home game against Redditch United will not be easy.
Law's side have got themselves to within two points of being mathematically certain of clinching the Blue Square Bet North title and automatic promotion after opening up an 8 point gap with just 3 games to go.
With a hugely superior goal difference over fellow title-rivals AFC Telford United, one point could be enough. READ MORE...
Reds Hope 13 Is Lucky For Them
Monday 4th April 2011 Alfreton Town will be looking to cement their position as league leaders of Blue Square Bet North when they entertain play-off chasing Guiseley AFC on Tuesday night.
The Reds can extend their unbeaten home run in the league to 13 games, but face yet another big game as the West Yorkshire side will be looking for revenge for a 2-1 home defeat inflicted by the Reds a fortnight ago.
A victory for the visitors would firmly keep their play-off hopes alive. Alfreton Manager Nicky Law has no players suspended and no new injury worries for the game. Kick-off at the Impact Arena is 7.45pm.
Alfreton Town v Solihull Moors. Preview.
And Daryl Clare Extends Loan
Monday 28th March 2011 Title-chasing Alfreton Town face another tough Blue Square Bet North league game on tonight as they host a very much in-form Solihull Moors.
The West Midlands side will arrive full of confidence having won their last 6 league games in a row and who are also boasting a fantastic 18-game unbeaten run in the league that has carried them firmly into the play-off places.
With less than 6 weeks to go to the end of the season, this is strangely a first clash of the season between the sides. READ MORE...
Reds Back On Top Form
Wednesday 23rd March 2011 Despite the team's chances of promotion on the rise, Alfreton Town assistant manager Russ O'Neill insists the squad are firmly keeping their feet on the ground.
A 2-1 win at Guiseley, coupled with AFC Telford United's 2-2 home draw against Eastwood Town, took Alfreton to within a point of the Shropshire side with three games in hand. The Reds now have a spell ahead of five games in 11 days.
However, O'Neill says that they're not getting ahead of themselves, "We are not looking at the title race yet. We are just taking each game on its merits and the more times we can pick up three points the more pressure it will put on our rivals. Things can chop and change so much." READ MORE...
Robin Returns To The Reds
Tuesday 22nd March 2011 ALFRETON Town have bolstered their ambitions of staying in the Blue Square Bet North title race by signing former central defender and captain Aden Flint from Swindon Town on loan to the end of the season.
Flint, 21, left the Impact Arena on January 21 to sign for then Swindon Town manager Danny Wilson for a £150,000 fee.
Aden has since figured twice in the Robins' first team in npower League One and also with their reserves... READ MORE...
Reds Make New Signing
Tuesday 15th March 2011 Alfreton Town have signed highly-rated striker Nathan Jarman from Blue Square Bet North rivals Corby Town for an undisclosed fee.
The 24-year-old has joined the Reds on contract to the end of the 2011/12 campaign. He linked up with Corby after being released from his contract with Grimsby Town in May 2010 after making 53 appearances for the Mariners. Prior to moving to Blundell Park he was with Barnsley where he made 21 league and cup appearances.
A quick, hard working and athletic player with a good eye for goal, Nathan can play out wide as well as up front.
Reds Boss Urges Team To Show Their Mettle
Saturday 12th March 2011 ALFRETON Town manager Nicky Law praised his side's durability after another tough week of games.
Law's team have responded in the best possible fashion to the Telford defeat just over a fortnight ago, reeling off three straight wins in seven days.
And while Law thinks most people would have marked down title-chasing Alfreton for the wins against Gloucester City at home last Tuesday, away at Vauxhall last Saturday then at Worcester City on Monday, he says the players are well aware that every team is raising their game against the Reds. READ MORE...
Reds Fire On All Cylinders
Thursday 3rd March 2011 ALFRETON Town manager Nicky Law says he's pleased the amount of firepower at his disposal after his side thrashed Gloucester City at home on Tuesday night.
Former Burton Albion Striker Daryl Clare, who scored the opener in his debut game after moving to the Impact Arena on a month's loan from Cambridge United, won the most praise from the thrilled Gaffer.
He said: "With all due respect to our other strikers, we probably wouldn't have got the first goal against Gloucester without Daryl Clare. He is in and around the six-yard box and in and around the keeper. He was in the right place at the right time and that is what good goal scorers do." READ MORE...
Reds Glad To Be Pitch Perfect
Tuesday 1st March 2011 Alfreton Town has their first Blue Square Bet North home game in a fortnight tonight when 18th-placed Gloucester City visit the Impact Arena.
City arrive looking for a first win in three outings which would lift them firmly away from the relegation places. The Reds will be hoping to extend their seven-game unbeaten run in the league on home turf where they have also won their last three in a row.
Reds boss Nicky Law has a full strength squad to choose from with no injuries or suspensions. K.O. is 7.45pm.
Alfreton Game POSTPONED
Saturday 26th February 2011 Alfreton Town's Blue Square Bet North game at Worcester City today has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
It is the second time the fixture has been cancelled at St George's Lane in just over a month and means the Reds have now had a massive 11 games postponed this season. The fixture is awaiting a new date.
New Striker For Reds
Friday 25th February 2011 Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has signed renowned striker Daryl Clare on a month's loan from Blue Square Bet Premier Division side Cambridge United.
Clare, 32, joined Cambridge for a fee of £10,000 in the summer of 2010 from Gateshead and is a proven goalscorer. He will add to the Reds' already significant firepower. Daryl is available for Saturday's trip to Worcester City.
Alfreton Battle On
Thursday 24th February 2011 They say that records are there to be broken. And it is how you respond to losing one that says everything about the calibre of the team.
Alfreton Town will certainly have plenty of chances to prove their title credentials. However, The Reds had their magnificent 11-game unbeaten record in all competitions away from home ended on Tuesday evening in a narrow 2-1 defeat at AFC Telford United. The Bucks took the lead on 41 minutes when Shane Killock netted a 12-yard header from a corner. READ MORE...
Unbeaten in 11...Law Takes It In His Stride
Tuesday 22nd February 2011 Another tough game ahead for the Reds tonight as they travel to take on fourth-placed AFC Telford United in Blue Square Bet North action.
Just one point separates the sides although the Shropshire side has played four games more than the Reds. The magnitude of the task is that Telford has only lost once on home soil in 11 games in the league this season. Countering that though is that the Reds are unbeaten in 11 games away from home in all competitions. Alfreton Manager Nicky Law has no suspension or injury problems but will be without Darren Stride who is suspended for one game.
Weather Stops Play For Reds
Saturday 19th February 2011 Following an 11am pitch inspection, Alfreton Town's Blue Square Bet North home game against Solihull Moors due to be played today was postponed due to a waterlogged Impact Arena playing surface.
A new date for the fixture will be announced when confirmed. The Reds are next scheduled for action on Tuesday night with a trip to AFC Telford United. Kick-off is 7.45pm and transport departs at 5pm.
Nearly There...
Friday 18th February 2011 ALFRETON Town finally, finally reached the halfway stage of their Blue Square Bet North campaign on Tuesday evening.
And what a second half of the campaign it promises to be as Nicky Law's side try to garner enough points from the 60 available to keep all their rivals at bay and ensure they achieve their objective of promotion to the top level of non league football as champions.
The Reds closed the gap on league leaders Nuneaton Town to just four points and still have a massive seven games in hand. READ MORE...
Will It Be 8 From 8 For The Reds?
Friday 11th February 2011 ALFRETON Town finally return to Blue Square Bet North league action by making the longest journey of the season to Workington on Saturday.
It is a first league outing in just over a month for Nicky Law's side, ironically since they beat the Cumbrian Reds 2-0 at the Impact Arena back on Tuesday, January 11th with superb goals from Aden Flint and Paul Clayton on ten and 51 minutes respectively. READ MORE...
Chasetown Away Awaits The Winners...
Monday 7th February 2011 The winners of the Red’s Tuesday night FA Trophy third round replay will be away at Chasetown in the quarter finals on Saturday, February 26th. The full draw is:
Chasetown v Mansfield Town or ALFRETON TOWN
Blyth Spartans or Droylsden v Gateshead
Eastbourne Borough or Guiseley v Luton Town
Darlington v Salisbury City
Meanwhile it was announced today that the Red's Blue Square Bet Bet North league fixture at Harrogate Town has been rearranged for Tuesday, April 19th, with a 7.45pm kick-off.
Replay For The Reds...
Sunday 6th February 2011 After yesterday's FA Trophy third round tie finished all square at 1-1, it's been announced by the Reds that Alfreton Town's replay with Mansfield Town will take place on Tuesday, February 8th. The match will not be all ticket but segregation will be in place for visiting fans.
Payment will be cash only at the turnstiles at the night. Admission for the tie is the usual £10 for adults and £5 concessions. Mansfield Town fans can only gain entry to the Impact Arena via the away turnstiles at the Alma Street end of the ground. READ MORE...
Reds Add More Transport As Ticket Sales Continue - And Transfer News
Saturday 5th February 2011 Alfreton Town has told us this morning that , due to demand , they have added a FIFTH coach for today's FA Trophy trip to Mansfield Town.
Tickets have sold so well that the club has received another allocation from the Stags. Over 900 have now been sold and Reds Chairman Wayne Bradley had this message for fans travelling to the game, "The club is delighted and humbled to recognise the support of the community. The players are aware of the level of support they will have at the game and will be going all out to try and ensure they repay their faith." READ MORE...
Reds Head Over The Border To Hunt Stags
Friday 4th February 2011 ALFRETON Town make the short journey over the Nottinghamshire border on Saturday to contest an intriguing-looking FA Carlsberg Trophy last 16 local derby at Blue Square Premier Division near-neighbours, Mansfield Town.
It's a first ever competitive game between the sides with previous clashes all having been friendlies, the latest of which saw the Stags triumph 3-1 at the Impact Arena a week before the season began. READ MORE...
A Break In Matches For Alfreton And Record Fee For Flint
Friday 28th January 2011 Alfreton Town are this week preparing for their FA Trophy third round tie at near neighbours Mansfield Town a week on Saturday.
It may be shaping up to be a gruelling run in to the end of the campaign, but for now the Reds are left without a fixture until the Trophy test on Saturday February 5th.
After a much-changed Reds side went out of the Derbyshire Senior Cup on Tuesday evening, falling to a 1-0 home defeat against Glapwell, Nicky Law's side will get eleven days rest ahead of what now becomes the biggest game of the season. READ MORE...
Reds Game Falls Foul Of A White Pitch
Saturday 22nd January 2011 Following an early morning pitch inspection, Alfreton Town's game at Worcester City was postponed due to a frost-affected St George's Lane pitch. A new date for this fixture will be announced shortly.
The Reds are next scheduled in action on Tuesday evening (Jan 25th) when Glapwell FC visit the Impact Arena in the Derbyshire Senior Cup 3rd round. Kick-off is 7.45pm and admission prices have been reduced to £6 for adults and £3 concessions. The winners are home to Derby County in the semi finals of the competition.
Ins And Outs For The Reds
Friday 21st January 2011 It's been a busy evening on the transfer front as ALFRETON Town has announced it's swooped to sign 21-year-old goalkeeper JAMES McKEOWN following his release from Npower League 1 club Peterborough United and skipper ADEN FLINT leaves for Swindon Town.
McKeown has had loan spells at Kettering Town and Worcester City - albeit just one game - and he put in several impressive displays in making 17 appearances while on a five-month loan spell at Blue Square Bet North rivals Boston United including in the Pilgrims' 1-0 win at the Impact Arena earlier this season. READ MORE...
Simply The Best
Wednesday 19th January 2011
After watching his side thrash Blue Square Premiership side Cambridge United last night, manager Nicky Law declared it to be the best result that Alfreton have achieved under his three-and-a-half-season tenure at the club.
As with the first meeting of the two sides last Saturday, the Reds came from behind to stay in the game, but in the replay they found another gear to out-gun a side a division higher and progress to the last 16 of the competition and a mouth-watering local derby at Mansfield Town in the next round on February 5th. READ MORE...
Local Derby Chance For The Reds
Monday 17th January 2011 Ahead of their second round replay tomorrow night against Cambridge United, Alfreton Town has the huge incentive of a local derby at Mansfield Town in the third round of the FA Carlsberg Trophy after the draw took place earlier. 3rd Round Ties to take place on Saturday February 5th.
The Full draw is:
Dorchester Town or Eastbourne Borough v Guiseley
Mansfield Town v ALFRETON TOWN or Cambridge United
Blyth Spartans v Droylsden
Luton Town v Gloucester City
AFC Telford United v Darlington
Woking v Salisbury City
Eastleigh or Worcester City v Chasetown
Gateshead v Dartford
Probably The Last 16 In The Cup
Friday 14th January 2011 ALFRETON Town put their Blue Square Bet North title chase on hold for the weekend and turn their attentions to trying to reach the last 16 in the country in the FA Carlsberg Trophy.
The Reds host Blue Square Premier Division mid-table side Cambridge United at the Impact Arena with £6,000 prize money also up for grabs as well as a place in the third round draw on Monday.
Manager Nicky Law has Anton Brown fit again and has no suspensions or new injury worries - a good thing as the Reds face their sixth game in 15 days this year. READ MORE...
Battle At The Impact
Monday 10th January 2011 It's a fixture that’s been dubbed 'The Battle of the Reds' and ALFRETON Town can go three points clear at the top of Blue Square Bet North if they beat Workington at the Impact Arena on Tuesday night.
Nicky Law expects late fitness checks on goalkeeper Paddy Gamble and central defender Paul Lister who both missed the 5-3 home win over Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday due to a flu virus, and versatile Matt Wilson could be back, as he is hopeful of having recovered from a sore foot. READ MORE...
New Diary Date For Red's Fans
Wednesday 29th December 2010 Alfreton Town has just confirmed that their postponed Boxing Day fixture away at Eastwood Town has now been rescheduled for Tuesday March 8th with a 7.45pm Kick Off.
Another One Bites The Dust
Monday 27th December 2010 And in what’s now a familiar theme... there’s news just in that, following a pitch inspection today, Alfreton Town's Blue Square Bet North home game against Blyth Spartans on Tuesday, December 28th has been postponed due to a frozen Impact Arena pitch.
The Reds are next scheduled in action on New Year's Day when local derby rivals Eastwood Town visit the Impact Arena in Blue Square Bet North on Saturday, January 1st, 2011. Kick-off is 3pm.
New Date For Red's Game
Thursday 23rd December 2010 We have just received information that Alfreton Town's Blue Square Bet North home game against Gloucester City, postponed on Saturday, December 18th, has been rearranged for Tuesday, March 1st, 2011, with a 7.45pm kick-off at the Impact Arena.
White Out For The Reds
Tuesday 21st December 2010 The extreme weather has hit Alfreton Town hard, in common with many teams around our region.
Two more postponements occurred for the Reds this week with Saturday's home League game against Gloucester City and Tuesday's cup fixture against South Normanton Athletic falling foul of the icy conditions. It now means a busy second half of the season for Nicky Law's squad, with six of their last seven games cancelled and only one game played in the last five weeks. With the re scheduled date for the South Normanton game set at 5th January, Alfreton are looking at the prospect of five games in the first 11 days of 2011. READ MORE...
Alfreton Town's Game Is Off
Tuesday 21st December 2010 Alfreton Town have just confirmed that their Derbyshire Senior Cup third round tie at home to South Normanton Athletic tonight (Tuesday, Dec 21) has been postponed. The frost covers have actually frozen to the pitch!
The tie has been rearranged for Wednesday, January 5th, 2011, with a 7.45pm kick-off.
Condolences
Wednesday 15th December 2010
Alfreton Town Football Club has expressed sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of their former goalkeeper Dale Roberts.
Dale
passed away at the tender age of 24 on Tuesday afternoon.
Gary Mills made Roberts his first signing in the summer of 2006 and Dale made 47 appearances in the 2006/07 season for Alfreton Town.
He was an ever-present throughout the league campaign, playing in all forty two Conference North matches and five cup-ties during a hugely impressive season - long loan spell from Nottingham Forest.
Re-Arranged...
Wednesday 15th December 2010 Alfreton Town has just announced that, due to their second round FA Carlsberg trophy tie at home to Cambridge United falling on Saturday, January 15th, 2011, the scheduled Blue Square Bet North league fixture away at Guiseley on that day has now been rearranged for Tuesday, February 1st, 2011, with a 7.45pm kick-off.
Reds Round Up
Wednesday 15th December 2010 It was the first game in three and a half weeks, one player was suspended, another cup tied and several were still suffering the effects of illness - the Red's midweek FA Trophy now must surely go down as a triumph over adversity.
That Tuesday's victory was so comfortable also says a lot about the strength in depth within the current squad. And that is something manager Nicky Law has been working towards, particularly with a fixture backlog imminent. Speaking with a mixture of relief at finally getting to play, Law said: "The positives out of tonight are that we played and won and we are through to the next round." READ MORE...
It's All To Play For
Monday 13th December 2010 The winner of the re scheduled FA Trophy first round tie tomorrow night will play Blue Square Bet Premier Division's Cambridge Utd at home on Saturday January 15th 2011.
Alfreton Town takes on Hyde at the Impact Arena tomorrow night (Tuesday 14th, KO 7.45pm) after the game was postponed from Saturday due to the extreme weather conditions.
HELP! - Reds In Need
Thursday 9th December 2010 Alfreton Town Football Club would very much appreciate help from as many Reds fans as possible to help remove the snow from the Impact Arena playing surface throughout Friday, December 10.
Anyone who can help should just turn up at the ground with their shovels and wheel barrows from 10am onwards and report to grounds man Rob Brooks upon arrival. He can be contacted on 07713 463718.
Reds Asked To Lend A Helping Hand To Stags
Friday 3rd December 2010 Alfreton Town are tonight considering a request from Blue Square Premier Division neighbours Mansfield Town to ground share at the Impact Arena.
The BBC has reported that the Stags "Have been locked out of their (Field Mill) ground by the stadium's owners in a row over rent". Preliminary negotiations are in their infancy but Alfreton are sympathetic to the Stags' plight and as such are positive to exploring the possibility of a ground share.
The club have told The Chesterfield Post that there will be no further news from Alfreton Town on the situation unless the infancy talks mature.
Reds' Boss Confirms Commitment
Thursday 2nd December 2010 Nicky Law has confirmed his commitment to the Reds, despite speculation linking him to at least three higher-level clubs.
However, the Alfreton gaffer has pledged himself to the Reds' cause, saying "Why would I want to go to other clubs when I have not finished the job at Alfreton?
"Yes, you could just walk away and go to a job in a higher division just because that is where you want to be. But I aim to get there any way, with Alfreton.
"At the end of the day, we have worked very hard for three years READ MORE...
Reds Game Off
Monday 29th November 2010 Alfreton Town's scheduled Blue Square Bet North home game against Workington AFC on Tuesday night has been postponed due to a frost and snow-bound Impact Arena playing surface.
And the Reds' home league game against Blyth Spartans on Tuesday, December 28th will be a 3pm kick-off.
FA Carlsberg Trophy Home Draw For Alfreton
Monday 22nd November 2010 Alfreton Town has been drawn at home to Blue Square Bet North rivals Hyde FC in the FA Carlsberg Trophy first round proper.
The tie will take place at the Impact Arena on Saturday, December 11th, 2010, with a 3pm kick-off.
Alfreton Begin FA Cup Run
Friday 19th November 2010 ALFRETON Town set out on the FA Trophy trail this Saturday with high hopes of a good run in the competition.
The Reds host Kendal Town at the Impact Arena and Manager Nicky Law believes Alfreton can put together a meaningful FA Trophy run this season.
The Reds have a poor record in the competition in recent times, winning only four of 12 ties including replays over the past five seasons. READ MORE...
Reds On Unbeaten Run Of Four Games
Thursday 11th November 2010 ALFRETON Town manager Nicky Law says he is relishing this season's title chase.
The Reds have twice been knocked off the top of the table in the last fortnight by Boston United, only to return to the summit as they continue their winning ways.
Alfreton were edged into second place on goal difference after Boston beat Corby Town 1-0 on Tuesday evening. But the Reds have two games in hand on the Lincolnshire side and, even at this early stage of the season, they could play a very big part. READ MORE...
Reds Back On Top
Friday 5th November 2010 The Reds returned to the top of Blue Square Bet North on Saturday after a deserved 2-1 home win over Worcester City and remained there on Tuesday night when nearest rivals Boston United drew 0-0 at third-placed Guiseley.
Nicky Law's side are now one point clear with a game in hand on Boston going into this Saturday's away trip to Hinckley United.
Liam Hearn fired the Reds in front on 29 minutes and after old boy Ryan Clarke had headed an equaliser on 72 minutes against the run of play, substitute Anthony Wilson launched himself through the air to bury a 12 yard header for the winner on 79 minutes. READ MORE...
Reds Face Home Tie In Carlsberg Cup
Friday 5th November 2010 ALFRETON Town Football Club have been drawn at home in the FA Carlsberg Trophy third qualifying round.
The Reds were the first team out of the hat and Nicky Law's side has been drawn at home against Kendal Town.
The Evo-Stik Premier Division club will visit the Impact Arena on Saturday, November 20th after winning a 2nd qualifying round replay 2-1 at Matlock Town following a 1-1 draw in Cumbria. READ MORE...
Reds Prepare To Take To The Field This Weekend
Thursday 28th October 2010 "Expect the unexpected!" is the message Reds manager, Nicky Law, is giving his players as they prepare to play their first game in a fortnight on Saturday.
Alfreton Town are at home, facing a Worcester City team who have produced some very good results on their travels including a 3-2 victory at Boston United in the FA Cup.
They have only lost once away from home, a 3-0 reverse from the monster trek to Blyth Spartans, but it’s their patchy home form that is the reason they come into the game in 12th place in the table. READ MORE...
Alfreton Player Selected For FA Squad By England 'C' Boss
Monday 11th October 2010 ALFRETON Town's Josh Law has been named as part of a 16-man squad by England C Team Manager Paul Fairclough to take part in an FA Representative XI fixture at Hallam FC as part of the club's 150th Anniversary celebrations. READ MORE...
Alfreton Cup Draw Hopes
Tuesday 28th September 2010 ALFRETON Town will face Bamber Bridge or Warrington Town in the FA Cup third qualifying round if they can see off Stalybridge Celtic in Tuesday night's replay.
Following on from a 1-1 draw between the Evo-Stik Division One North sides on Saturday, Warrington Town take on Bamber Bridge in their second qualifying replay at Cantilever Park on Tuesday evening.
The third qualifying round ties are being staged on Saturday, October 9th.
Reds Still On Top
Wednesday 22nd September 2010 ALFRETON Town manager Nicky Law is looking for an immediate response to his side's first defeat of the season.
The Reds had won all eight league games this season and the Reds boss saw his side do everything but score in their top-of-the-table home clash against Boston United last Saturday. READ MORE...
Can The Reds Go For A Straight Eight?
Saturday 18th September 2010 ALFRETON Town put their 100 per cent record on the line this Saturday when third-placed Boston United visits the Impact Arena in Blue Square Bet North action.
A cracking game's in prospect with Alfreton having won all eight games so far with seven goals scored and only one conceded in four home games. Boston have made a great start after returning to the division via the Northern Premier League play-offs and arrive unbeaten on their travels so far. READ MORE...
Alfreton Town's Cup Draw
The Reds have been drawn away at Blue Square Bet North rivals Stalybridge Celtic in the FA Cup second qualifying round.
The tie will take place on Saturday, September 25th with a 3pm kick-off. For the full draw, click HERE.
Reds Can Write Themselves Into The Record Books
Thursday 9th September 2010 Nicky Law's side can write themselves into the Alfreton Town record books if they achieve victory at Nuneaton Town this Saturday.
Two second half goals last weekend saw off Vauxhall Motors 2-0 and extended the Reds' perfect start to the Blue Square Bet North campaign to seven wins out of seven games in which they have scored 21 goals and conceded just four. READ MORE...
Law Named August Manager Of The Month
Thursday 2nd September 2010 ALFRETON Town manager Nicky Law has been named as the Blue Square Bet North manager of the month for August 2010.
Law's side followed on from their fantastic pre-season form to record six wins from six matches in the opening month of the campaign.
The team found the net 19 times during that period and achieved two consecutive 5-1 away wins in the process. It is the third time Law has won the award with Alfreton having also won it for February 2010, and April 2009.
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England Call-Ups For Flint And Gamble
Thursday 2nd September 2010 ALFRETON Town's Aden Flint and Paddy Gamble have both received international call-ups into the England C squad for the forthcoming game against Wales U23 at Newtown on Tuesday, September 14.
It is a first call up into manager Paul Fairclough's squad for Flint and Gamble, although the latter was called up for the contingency squad for the games against Scotland and Ireland in mid-May but... READ MORE...
Two Bank Holiday Wins Move Reds 2 Points Clear At Top
TWO wins over the August Bank Holiday weekend maintained Alfreton Town's blistering start to the season and saw them move two points clear at the top of Blue Square North.
A 4-1 win at Blyth Spartans on Saturday, a first ever league win at Croft Park in 16 years of trying, was followed by a comfortable 2-0 home success over Stafford Rangers in front of 744 on the Monday to extend Nicky Law's side's 100 per cent start to the campaign to six wins from six... READ MORE...
Alfreton Town 2 - 0 Stafford Rangers
It was another comfortable win for Alfreton Town when Stafford Rangers were beaten 2-0 at the Impact Arena on Bank Holiday Monday.
But while the Reds kept their opponents largely at arm's length they needed an 89th minute penalty to finally ensure that their 100 per cent record was maintained.
Chances came and went for Alfreton who led through Paul Clayton's 22nd minute goal, and a solid defensive performance by the hosts ensured that Rangers only produced two direct chances throughout the 90 minutes. READ MORE...
New Signing For The Reds
Friday August 27th 2010
Alfreton Town have signed a highly rated left sided defender from their Blue Square Bet North rivals Hinckley United. 23-year-old Connor Franklin has joined on a two-year contract for an undisclosed four-figure fee.
He had undergone trials with both Burton Albion and Kidderminster Harriers in the summer. READ MORE...
Bank Holiday Double for Alfreton FC
The Reds face a double-header August Bank Holiday weekend with a long trip to Blyth Spartans on Saturday followed by a home game against Stafford Rangers on Monday.
Both games kick-off at 3pm. Transport departs at 8.45am for the Blyth game.
Life Goes On After McFadzean
ALFRETON Town manager Nicky Law says he fully expected his side to cope without Kyle McFadzean following the defender's departure to Blue Square Premier Division club Crawley Town last Thursday.
Since his departure Alfreton have carried on their winning run of four wins from four games... READ MORE...
Injury Blow For The Reds
ALFRETON Town have suffered an injury blow ahead of their start of season.
Midfielder Anthony Howell has undergone a scan on a knee injury picked up during the last pre season friendly against the Stags.
The 24-year-old former Mansfield Town player is in need of an operation on a damaged cartilage and he is likely to be out of action for up to six weeks. READ MORE...
Alfreton Town 1 - 0 Hinckley Utd
The Reds began the new season with a deserved 1-0 home win over Hinckley United with Jake Moult notching the club's first goal of the campaign on 55 minutes.
Moult made it two goals in two games when he blasted home the fourth goal in a 5-1 success at Redditch United midweek as the Reds gained revenge for last season's 3-0 defeat in Worcestershire. READ MORE...
Reds Lose Rams Reserves
Having originally confirmed their fixtures for the season, the Rams have opted to move their Reserve team home games away from Alfreton after reaching an agreement to play their matches at Belper Town's Christchurch Meadow... READ MORE
Reds Hoping It's Third Time Lucky
ALFRETON TOWN kick-off the 2010/2011 season hoping it will be third time lucky as they aim to reach the top level of non league football. It’s just 14 weeks since the Reds lost 2-1 in the 2009/10 Conference North play off final at Fleetwood Town. That came on the back of losing in the 2008/09 play off semi finals, meaning third place for the Reds both times... READ MORE
OTHER NEWS
 LAW UNFAZED - Despite losing 3 - 1 Nicky Law feels that the final warm up game pre season against Mansfield was a positive experience for the Reds team. As Alfreton prepare to begin the new Blue Square Bet North season Law said, "To be fair to Mansfield, they were fittest and strongest team we have played. READ MORE.. |
LOOKING AHEAD... Friendly v Mansfield, 7th August 2010. Nicky Law's men welcome Mansfield Town FC to The Impact Arena later today. Both sides enter the fixture with good performances behind them. READ MORE... |
| TRANSPORT FOR REDDITCH UTD - Alfreton Town Supporters’ Association will once again be running transport to away games. Next Tuesday’s visit to Redditch United will depart from North Street at 5.15pm and at 10.15am for the game at Hyde FC on Saturday week (Aug 21). READ MORE.. |
ALFRETON SIGN NEW PLAYER - Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has made his third signing for the new season. Former Burton Albion legend Darren Stride signed a one-year deal prior to the final pre-season friendly with Mansfield Town. READ MORE.. |
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