Hard work is key for Kirkwood
Matlock Town Hard work is key for Kirkwood By David Watters

Glenn Kirkwood labelled Matlock’s surprise 3-0 defeat at home to Nantwich Town a disaster and insists only hard work will improve their fortunes in the EVO-STIK League’s top flight, writes Ian Richardson.

Kirkwood still counting on success
Matlock Town Kirkwood still counting on success By David Watters

Matlock Town's Glenn Kirkwood remains upbeat about the club's prospects over the rest of the season despite their inconsistent form and early exits from both the Emirates FA Cup and Buildbase FA Trophy, writes Ian Richardson.

Trophy is chance to make amends
Matlock Town Trophy is chance to make amends By David Watters

Matlock Town's fans can look forward to their side making up for their early exit from the Emirates FA Cup when the Gladiators kick off against EVO-STIK League rivals Glossop North End in the Buildbase FA Trophy on Saturday, writes Ian Richardson.

Win is only the start for joint boss
Matlock Town Win is only the start for joint boss By David Watters

Craig Hopkins wants Matlock Town’s victory at Marine in the EVO-STIK League to be the stepping stone to a better set of results in the coming weeks, writes Ian Richardson.

Hopkins calls his Gladiators to arms
Matlock Town Hopkins calls his Gladiators to arms By David Watters

Matlock Town joint boss Craig Hopkins is calling on the Gladiators to stand and up be counted after their below par start to the EVO-STIK League campaign, writes Ian Richardson.

Consistency is top priority for duo
Matlock Town Consistency is top priority for duo By David Watters

Matlock Town’s joint managers Glen Kirkwood and Craig Hopkins know they’ll have to solve their side’s inconsistency soon if they’re going to be successful this season.

Skipper to be honoured before kick-off
Matlock Town Skipper to be honoured before kick-off By David Watters

Matlock Town skipper Adam Yates is expected to receive a rousing reception from fans on Saturday when he is honoured before making his four hundredth appearance for the EVO-STIK League's Gladiators.

Duo recover from worst week ever
Matlock Town Duo recover from worst week ever By David Watters

Matlock Town's Glenn Kirkwood and Craig Hopkins are bouncing back from their “worst week” in football management, compounded by goalkeeper Phil Barnes telling them he was hanging up his gloves at the EVO-STIK League's Gladiators, writes Ian Richardson.

Hopkins: We'll get over our wobble
Matlock Town Hopkins: We'll get over our wobble By David Watters

What a difference a week has made to Matlock Town's fortunes in the EVO-STIK League after the Gladiators missed out on the chance to go top, writes Ian Richardson.

Back to the future suits stalwart!
Matlock Town Back to the future suits stalwart! By David Watters

Matlock Town's Tony Knowles was feeling a distinct sense of déjà vu during Matlock Town's 1-0 win over Altrincham in the EVO-STIK League's top flight on Saturday.

Station sends out SOS for sponsor
Matlock Town Station sends out SOS for sponsor By David Watters

EVO-STIK League Matlock Town are looking for an emergency sponsor to help get the club's in-house TV channel up and running again.

Happiness is four points from six
Matlock Town Happiness is four points from six By David Watters

Joint Matlock boss Glenn Kirkwood has told fans he is happy with his side’s difficult start to the new season after taking four points from two testing fixtures to sit in sixth spot in the fledgling EVO-STIK League Premier table, writes Ian Richardson.

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