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Richard Bell NBL D2 Player of the Week

Richard Bell named NBL Division 2 Player of the Week – Week 1

Grabbing the first Player of the Week award of the new season in NBL Division Two is Manchester Magic’s Richard Bell.

The talented forward helped his side get off to a winning start as the Magic defeated Derbyshire Spartans 80-70. Bell contributed 21 points to go with 17 rebounds, four assists and seven blocks for an efficiency rating of 40.

“I’m very pleased to have received D2M Player of the Week award but I’m more happy with the way we have started our season in D2,” said Bell. “Coming down from Division One, we have a point to prove this year and we are playing with a chip on our shoulders. I’m excited for the season.”

Source: Basketball England

D2 MVP Magic Stats Richard Bell vs Derbyshire Spartans 2019-20
Magic and Mystics agree new Total Physio deal

Magic and Mystics agree new Total Physio deal

Manchester Magic and Manchester Mystics have renewed their partnership with Total Physiotherapy Limited for the 2019/20 season.

It means that the Magic’s NBL Division 2 North and the Magic and Mystics junior NBL teams will once again have the expert support of one of the best physiotherapy businesses in the country.

“It’s so important to give our players the best care we can during what will be another challenging but hopefully successful season,” said club chief executive Phil Gordos.

“To have Total Physiotherapy Limited in our corner again is fantastic news.

“They have backed us for a number of years now and we couldn’t achieve what we do without them. It really makes all the difference.”

Total Physiotherapy Limited run clinics nationwide for people of all ages, with the aim of supporting and inspiring active lifestyles through expert physiotherapy, health and wellbeing services.

Their clinics not only provide access to some of the industry’s leading physiotherapists but other health care professionals including massage therapists, podiatrists, chiropodists, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers and acupuncturists.

“We are proud to be trusted by a client base which includes individuals of all ages and backgrounds as well as sports clubs, charities, professional athletes, local and national businesses and all of the major private health insurers,” said Simon Reece, the company’s Head of Physiotherapy.

“Our reputation nationwide as one of the country’s leading physiotherapy and health care providers means we regularly see patients who have been referred to us through their GP or their insurance company, as well as those who have received a recommendation from friends, family and colleagues.

“However you find us and whatever your reason for coming to us, we will always take an entirely individual approach to your care. Our highly qualified and experienced team will use their expertise to assess, diagnose, advise and treat you using our holistic range of services, ensuring a speedy and safe recovery and prevention of reoccurrence.”

To find out more about eh services Total Physiotherapy provide, visit www.totalphysio.co.uk or follow them on social media.

As part of the sponsorship agreement, the Magic and Mystics academy teams will carry the Total Physiotherapy Limited logo on their match kit for this season.

Pete Paraskeva Manchester Magic Head Coach 2019-20

Paraskeva to coach Magic’s senior men in 2019/20

Pete Paraskeva will coach Manchester Magic’s senior men’s team in 2019/20.

The 32-year-old steps into the job as Magic prepare for life in NBL Division 2 North following their relegation last season.

A former junior player with the Magic who knows the club inside and out, Pete will combine his new post with his role as head coach with Magic’s EABL and U18 NBL teams.

‘We have a fantastic group of talented young players and I am really looking forward to seeing them compete in Division 2 this season,” said Paraskeva.

“The older heads we have brought in will provide a maturity and experience to guide our juniors as they transition to the senior level.”

“It’s a new era for Magic’s senior team with Pete at the helm and I’m very excited about what lies ahead,” said club chief executive Phil Gordos.

Simon Fisher took charge of Magic midway through their D1 campaign.

Despite his best efforts, the team finished bottom of the table following a challenging season that began with Aurimas Verbukas at the helm.

“I want to place on record my huge thanks to Simon for the work he did last season,” added Gordos.

“He faced a number of challenges and met them head on like I knew he would.

“His professionalism and enthusiasm rubbed off on others and I’m sure we will continue to feel his impact over the coming years.

“I would also like to thank the players, coaches, physiotherapy team and volunteers who all gave their best during the 2018/19 season.”