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2024/25 FIXTURE LIST
Our 2024/25 fixture list is here!
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77 Days Later: Robins Return for Pre-Season Opener
77 days after our previous match at the Microlise New Manor Ground, Ian Deakin’s side are back for their pre-season opener.
PRE SEASON TRAINING
Ian Deakin, his coaching team and players returned to training on Tuesday, starting off with the multi-stage fitness test, with new signing Connor Brown finishing as the winner.
There was no time for rest as a bootcamp session followed, finished off with a fun game at the end with one of our junior teams, a thank you to their coach who assisted with our opening session.
On Thursday, the hard work continued. The players headed onto the pitch for some ball work, followed by an intense boxing session with the Ilkeston Fight Unit.
OUR OPPOSITION
Located in a leafy suburb of Sheffield 10 to the West of the city centre and some 800 feet above sea level lies Sandygate Road, officially the oldest football ground in the World and home of Hallam FC since 1860, thus making them the second oldest football club in the World to Sheffield FC.
After the formation of Hallam Cricket club in 1804 by the landlord of the Plough Inn the club blossomed. By the 1850’s it had more than three hundred members. Many of these members, familiar with the team football being played by Sheffield FC (formed in 1857), wished to create a less exclusive club led by cricketers. Thus in 1860, Hallam FC was born.
With great support from the terraces, Hallam look ahead to the forthcoming season with great anticipation!
PRE-ORDER OUR AWAY SHIRT
Our brand new TAG Sportswear away shirt, sponsored by Microlise, is available to order from the club shop on Saturday.
ENGLAND V SWITZERLAND
At 17:00, England will take on Switzerland in the Quarter Final of Euro 2024. Following the final whistle of Ilkeston Town v Hallam FC, you can join us in the clubhouse. English football anthems will be played through our sound system in the lead up to kick off as well as great offers on drinks throughout.
MATCH DETAILS
Ilkeston Town v Hallam FC
Saturday 6th July – Pre-Season Friendly
Adults & Concessions £5, Under 16s FREE
NEW AWAY KIT AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
The new Ilkeston Town away shirt for the 2024/25 season is now available to pre-order online.
Pre-orders will be taken until June 26th, so please e-mail itfcshirtorders@gmail.com for more information.
The full cost of the shirt will be £50 for adults and £45 for juniors and will be taken as part of the pre-order process.
The aim is for these orders to be ready for distribution by the end of August.
The club shop will have a limited stock of each size, so pre-orders are recommended to avoid disappointment.
A full sizing guide can be seen below – sizing will be the same as the 23/24 home kit and 22/23 away and third kits.
Simon Dye Joins Coaching Team
We are delighted to announce that Simon Dye has joined the Robins as our goalkeeper coach.
Simon who has gained vast football experience over his time in Non-League joins having previously been the goalkeeper coach with Derbyshire neighbours Gresley Rovers.
Whilst speaking to our media team, Simon said
“From a distance looking at the club for a long time, it’s always looked a great place to be, knowing the manager and what he’s achieved, it makes it even better.”
Our 2024/25 Pre-Season Schedule Updated
Player Sponsors Now Available
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• Signed shirt at the end of the season
• Your name or company logo on player graphics
• Personalized thank you card
• Signed photograph
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Email: Sponsorship@Ilkestontownfc.co.uk to secure your player!
Jaiden White Departs
Jaiden departs the Microlise New Manor Ground to advance his career further up the pyramid.
Jaiden joined us in March from Redditch United and made his debut the same weekend in an away win at Guiseley, quickly showcasing his attacking prowess to the traveling Robins supporters.
His first start came the following weekend at the MNMG in a 2-2 draw against Bradford Park Avenue.
Jaiden’s first and only goal for the Robins was a memorable one, scored at the Proctor Cars Stadium against local rivals Matlock Town, where Ian Deakin’s side came from behind to secure a 2-1 derby day delight.
We wish Jaiden all the best for the future and thank him for his efforts in the red of Ilkeston Town.
Retained List
We are delighted to announce our retained list for the 2024/25 PitchingIn Northern Premier League campaign.
The following players have been retained:
Matt Yates, Mitchell Leivers, Tom Marshall, Koby Eratt-Thompson, James Perch, Sam Parker, Callum Minkley, Luke Cox, Declan Eratt-Thompson, Connor Dixon, Jonathan Wafula, Ben Starkie, Jamie Walker, L’Varn Brandy, Tom Cursons, Alex Marshall, Sacha Markelic.
We are in talks with the following players:
Lindon Meikle
The following players have left the club:
Larell King, Liam Loughlan, Bailey Waern
The following players have been signed:
Connor Brown, Mitchell Robinson
When asked for his thoughts ahead of the announcement, Ian Deakin said:
‘I’m really delighted with our recruitment so far, with Connor and Mitchell coming into the squad.
“We wanted to keep the existing squad together as much as possible, I felt that they really gelled the last half of the season and put on some really good performances.
“I’m happy to retain our players, our younger players have done really well and have fend off interest from clubs higher up in the pyramid and football league.
“We have brought some players in, but we’re not done with recruitment yet, we are still in talks with some players.
“We want healthy competition within the squad, it’ll help the players strive to be the best they can be every week and that’s important moving forward.
“Unfortunately some players have departed, I want to wish them the very best for the future, they’ve always got me as someone to ask for advice from, the door is never closed. Their efforts have been superb since they came in and I’m sure they’ll succeed wherever they go in the future, it’s the horrible part of football sometimes.
“I’m excited to get back in with the players, we feel as a management team that we have a really strong group of players, a young group with a little more experience in the mix that will help us in those moments where you’re under pressure, in hostile environments and moving forward they’ll continue to grow.”
Departures of Larell King, Liam Loughlan, and Bailey Waern
Ilkeston Town FC confirms the departures of Larell King, Liam Loughlan, and Bailey Waern.
Larell King joined the Robins on November 3rd and made a significant impact with 25 appearances. His memorable performances include the away match against Guiseley, where he made multiple crucial challenges and a vital goal-line clearance.
Liam Loughlan signed after previously being with Salford City. He made 10 appearances for the Robins, debuting in a 2-0 defeat against Hyde United in October. This season, Liam also spent time with Long Eaton United under a dual registration agreement.
Young defender Bailey Waern, who signed in March also departs.
Ilkeston Town extends its best wishes to Larell, Liam, and Bailey for the future.