Welcome to Matlock Town FC

Mark was appointed as manager in November 2008 following the departures of Phil Brown and Gareth Williams. A former Premiership title winner, being the central midfield king pin at Blackburn Rovers in 1994/95, Mark moved to Wolves in a £1 million plus move during the following season. Mark also has extensive Football League experience with Scunthorpe United, Doncaster Rovers, Hull City and Shrewsbury Town before joining Harrogate Town firstly as a player and then becoming Assistant Manager. He also had the Assistant's role at Stalybridge Celtic. This is Mark's first permanent manager's position.

Micky the Sponge as he is known to Town fans is immensely popular at the club having served the Gladiators for twelve years as physio. He has become a trusted and highly respected figure at Matlock, although he does fervently support Sheffield Wednesday!

Nick is a close friend of manager Mark Atkins and joined the club as goalkeeping coach, also signing on as a player soon after Mark's appointment. Nick has played for Doncaster Rovers, Harrogate Town and Stalybridge Celtic.

Defender formerly with Barnsley who joined Matlock in the close season of 2007. Previously, he had loan spells at Alfreton Town and Tamworth. Ryan has slotted in nicely at centre half, and developed into a firm favourite in the dressing room, winning the players player of the year award in 2007-08 season.

Defender, formerly with Worksop Town, who had two loan spells with the Gladiators before making the move to Derbyshire.  Formerly with Sheffield Wednesday, Ryan has turned in some impressive performances either at full back, or at centre half. After a season plagued with injury in 2007-08, Ryan will be hoping to be more involved in the coming season.

Defender Lee Featherstone signed from neighbours Ilkeston Town in the close season of 2008-09. Lee, a 24 year old defender, began his career with Sheffield Utd as an apprentice before moving to Scunthorpe, where he made 60 appearances. He then played 80 first team games for Alfreton prior to his 15 month spell with Ilkeston.

Ashley began his career with a 3 year scholarship at Chesterfield, he captained the Youth team which won the league title and made 2 appearances for the first team against Swindon and Nottingham Forest. He moved to Accrington Stanley on a 6 month contract before signing for Buxton where he played in the side which won the NPL Div 1 title. Last season he signed for Lincoln United where he played throughout the season either at centre half or right back. Ashley is 6'1" and has played with many of the Chesterfield Youth players involved at Matlock.

Adam is a former Youth team player at Chesterfield who was signed from Shirebrook Town in March 2009 after an impressive central defensive performance against Matlock in the Derbyshire Senior Cup  Semi Final. Adam has UniBond experience with Belper Town before joining Shirebrook at Christmas 2007.

Danny can play either at full back or in midfield and is presently on loan from Stalybridge Celtic. A tidy player who has given 100% during his stint with the Gladiators.

Scott is a full back who was formerly with Scunthorpe United. His non league experience is chiefly with Barrow but he joined Matlock from Frickley Athletic in February 2009.

Former Chesterfield midfielder Steve is back with Matlock for the 2008-09 season after almost a full season at Alfreton Town during 2007-08. He originally joined the Gladiators on loan for a month from Hucknall at the end of the 2003/04 season. He was released by the Blue Square North club to make a permanent move to Matlock in the 2004-5 season and soon became a crowd favourite. His engine will make him a vital cog in the newly formed centre midfield.

Gary has progressed from the under 19 squad and can play as either a striker or on the right of the midfield. He has now established himself as a vital cog in the Gladiators' line up.

Paul is a former Notts County midfielder who joined the Gladiators following his release by Ilkeston Town in November 2004 having earlier had a short spell with Alfreton Town. Equally adept at either left bak or on the left side of midfield, Paul shows a refreshing ability to take players on and has weighed in with a few useful goals.

Liam is a close season capture from Rotherham United. Liam, 20 years old, is a tough tackling midfielder but can also fill in in the defence if required. Liam joins the Gladiators after a loan spell at Altrincham last season.

Exciting left winger who scored on his debut in the UniBond League Cup victory against Worksop. Formerly with Lincoln Moorlands, Rob joined Matlock from Grantham Town in January 2009.

Matty joined the Gladiators from Blue Square North outfit Hucknall Town in March 2008. A hard working strong tackling midfielder who likes to get forward and support the forward line.

Released by Chesterfield at the end of last season, Jamie had already twice been on loan at Matlock during that campaign before signing a contract for the Gladiators in the summer after some impressive performances in the pre season games.  A fast and skilful winger, Jamie should add quality to the Gladiators attacking play.

Luke is a  tricky left winger who impressed in the pre season games following his release by Barnsley at the end of last season. He featured on Sky TV’s soccer skills on Soccer AM last season.

Matt is another tricky winger who has been with the Gladiators for two seasons. Matt has also regularly filled in at left back during his time at the lane.

Ross who is 22 was a junior with both Sheffield Wednesday and United before signing for Stocksbridge in 2004. He then had his first spell at Belper with a 2 month loan from Stocksbridge before joining Gainsborough for the 2006/07 season. Ross returned to Belper at the start of season 07/08 and in the 48 matches which he played he was leading scorer with 26 goals and he is really looking forward to progressing his career with a step-up to the Premier Division.

Dene joined Matlock in September 2005 for an undisclosed fee. He began his career with Sheffield Wednesday but was released to join Lincoln City where he made 36 first team appearances including a play off final against Bournemouth at the Millennium Stadium. After a knee injury he had a short spell at Boston United before joining Worksop at the start of the 2004/05 campaign. Unfortunately a cruciate ligament injury forced Dene to miss the whole of the 2006-07 season, but he is working his way back, and hopes to return to full fitness this season.

Nathan is another local product, having played for Wirksworth Town. He is in his second spell with the Gladiators after short spells at Spalding and Stocksbridge. Nathan played a lot of the 2007-08 season in midfield after playing much of his career as a striker.

Pidcock is a utility player, equally at home up front or in midfield. He has been on the fringe of the squad for a few seasons now, and always gives 100% when called upon.