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Ilkeston Town Football club are pleased to announce the signing of Robbie Fox. The 23-year-old centre forward joins the Robins after a season with National League North side Farsley Celtic and a spell with Silsden AFC, where his goals helped seal the Northern Counties East League Premier Division title. Arriving at the Microlise New Manor Ground Fox said: “I can’t wait to get going, buzzing to get started. I’ve had a look around and I’m buzzing with the place, great facilities.”  Looking ahead to the coming season, Fox added: “[I want to] take on board my season at step two and just enjoy...

Ilkeston Town Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Matt Thornhill. The former Basford United captain arrives at the Microlise New Manor Ground after nine years at Greenwich Avenue with the Ambers. Upon signing for the Robins, Thornhill said: “I know a lot of the boys from playing against them previously, I’ve played against Ilkeston a lot. This is a new venture for me and I can’t wait to get started. “I’ve known Deaks for a long time, since I was about 12/13 from when we were at Forest, so it was a no-brainer for me. I know all the coaching staff, had a few conversations...

Ilkeston Town Football Club are delighted to announce the contract extensions of management team, Ian Deakin, Craig Swinscoe, Ben Hutchinson, Adam Campbell, Simon Dye and Ryan Perkins. Deakin and his team have put pen to paper, committing to the Robins for a further Season.  First team manager Deakin said: “We are delighted with the deal and can’t wait for the new season to get started. We have earmarked our potential player targets and negotiations for new players are well under way. The players we have targeted will add strength to an already talented squad. “We, as a group, can't wait...

Ilkeston Town FC have officially agreed to a new multi-year kit partnership, with uhlsport and Fanatics Supplies, that will see the sports brand becoming the club’s Official Technical Kit Supplier. This exciting collaboration marks a new chapter for both Ilkeston Town and uhlsport blending fine history and ambition as the club continues to look to a bright future under the ongoing leadership of Andrew Nally and Ian Deakin. Ilkeston Town have enjoyed a strong and successful partnership with TAG since 2019, with this new agreement with uhlsport and Fanatics Supplies building on this....

We are pleased to announce the signing of attacking midfielder Sam Essien. The 21-year-old arrives at the Microlise New Manor Ground after starting the season at Matlock Town, where he made 26 appearances, scoring twice.  Essien featured against the Robins earlier this season in the Derbyshire Senior Cup and was a fan favourite with our Northern Premier League rivals.  In a career that began at Halifax Town’s academy, Essien made his first-team debut in 2021 at the age of 18, starting for the Shaymen in the West Riding County Cup where he scored in a 3-1 victory over Ilkley Town....

We are delighted to announce the addition of left back Jaden Charles. 23-year-old Charles joins us from National League North side Rushall Olympic, for whom he made 25 appearances across two seasons before he departed the club earlier this week in search of regular game time.  The attack-minded defender started his footballing career at Derby County’s academy, where he featured for the Rams in the U18s Premier League, FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League – alongside current Ilkeston Town players Callum Minkley, Connor Dixon and Kornell McDonald. During his time at Pride Park, Charles was...

We are delighted to announce the arrival of Darien Wauchope and McKeal Abdullah on loan from EFL League One side Mansfield Town, subject to League and FA approval.  The duo arrive at the Microlise New Manor Ground on loan until the end of April. Commenting on the new signings, first-team manager Ian Deakin said: "We are delighted, obviously McKeal’s had a taste of this level of football with Basford, I’ve known both of them since they were 16 years old and I’ve watched them develop over the past five years and turn into really good players. “They will add depth and quality to our squad,...

Nine days to go until our next walk in conjunction with Sustrans - join us on Thursday 6th February. For more information or to book your place, please follow the link below! : http://tinyurl.com/itsgoodtowalk We will be walking route is the same as last time, but in reverse, starting at the Microlise New Manor Ground, Ilkeston Town Football Club, Awsworth Road, DE7 8JF Meet at 10.15am, for a 10.30am start Tea / coffee / chat afterwards Maximum of 24...

Ilkeston Town FC can confirm that forward Tom Cursons has been sold to Harrogate Town AFC for an undisclosed fee. We would like to wish Tom all the best for the future and will be watching his progress from afar. Cursons signed for the Robins from Barwell FC in December 2023 has been a player bang in form since his arrival. The 23-year-old joins up with former Robins player and now Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver on a two-and-a-half-year deal at the Exercise Stadium. Manager Ian Deakin said: “I'm absolutely delighted for Tom on his move to Harrogate Town. He will be missed of course,...

The club is pleased to announce that Ilkeston Town junior player Trafford Clarke has signed for the first team and is available for selection for tomorrow night’s game versus Alfreton. Trafford, a product of our junior's, has impressed Ian Deakin and his management team during recent games. Deakin said: “Similar to Colby, Trafford has shown outstanding ability and desire to progress within the game, he is a good footballer with a very strong left foot and we are keen to provide him with valuable first team experience”. #OneTownOneClub