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The Robins are back in action on Tuesday evening as they make the short trip to face Clipstone FC in the latest addition to their pre-season schedule. Following Saturday’s defeat to a strong National League North side in Worksop Town, Tris Whitman’s squad will be looking to continue building fitness and sharpness as preparations for the 2026/27 campaign continue. The fixture provides another valuable opportunity for the Robins to put their work on the training ground into practice, with minutes expected across the squad as pre-season progresses. Clipstone, who compete in the...

The Robins are back on the road this Saturday as preparations for the 2026/27 campaign continue with a trip to face National League North opposition, Worksop Town. Following consecutive pre-season victories over Belper United and Stapleford Town, Tris Whitman’s side will be looking to continue building momentum against what promises to be their toughest test of the summer so far. Tuesday night’s home fixture saw the Robins produce another encouraging performance, with a number of positive displays as the squad continues to develop its fitness and understanding ahead of the new...

The Robins returned to the Microlise New Manor Ground for their second pre-season friendly as they welcomed local step 6 side Stapleford Town. The game started off with the Robins controlling possession before Trialist opened the scoring, getting on the end of a pass that cut through the visitors back line, before thumping it past the goalkeeper to make it one nil. Another trialist came close soon after, Joyce setting the midfielder on the edge of the area but his effort was just over the crossbar. Moment later a free-kick from Seaton was pushed onto the woodwork by the Stapleford number...

The Robins return to the Microlise New Manor Ground on Tuesday evening (7:45pm kick-off) as they host Stapleford Town in the first of four home pre-season fixtures. Fresh from an impressive 4-2 victory away at Belper United, Tris Whitman’s side will be looking to continue their positive start to pre-season in front of the Robins faithful. Ilkeston found the net four times on Friday evening, with new signing Jevin Seaton opening his account for the club alongside midfielder Lewis Belgrave, while two trialists also got on the scoresheet. Reflecting on the victory, manager Tris Whitman...

We are delighted to confirm the signing of centre-back Pharrell Johnson from Swindon Town. Johnson joins the Robins on a 12-month contract, becoming another exciting addition to Tris Whitman’s squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Standing at 6ft 4in, the commanding defender arrives at the Microlise New Manor Ground after developing through Nottingham Forest’s academy before making the move to Swindon Town. During his time with Forest, Johnson featured in the FA Youth Cup Final at a packed Old Trafford against Manchester United, showcasing his talent on one of the biggest...

Pre-season gets underway on Friday as the Robins return to the pitch for the first time in 69 days with a trip to the Don Amott Arena to face Belper United. Following a busy summer of recruitment and preparations behind the scenes, Saturday’s fixture offers supporters their first opportunity to see Tris Whitman and Aaron Large’s new-look Robins in action ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The match marks the beginning of our pre-season schedule, with several of the new additions expected to feature alongside a few familiar faces as the squad continues to build towards the new...

Ilkeston Town are delighted to confirm the signing of striker Jevin Seaton, subject to NPL and FA approval. Seaton becomes the latest addition to Tris Whitman’s squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The former Grantham Town and Barwell forward arrives at the Microlise New Manor Ground as a quick, powerful striker with an eye for goal. Having consistently found the net throughout his career, Seaton adds further attacking quality to the Robins’ frontline. Manager Tris Whitman said: “Jev is someone we’ve known of for a number of years. A striker that has scored...

We are delighted to confirm the signing of full-back Cashmere Rowe from Hucknall Town, subject to NPL and FA approval. Rowe becomes the latest addition to Tris Whitman’s squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. The full-back arrives at the Microlise New Manor Ground following an impressive campaign with Hucknall Town, where he worked under Whitman and was recognised with the club’s Committee Player of the Season award. Prior to his time at Hucknall, Rowe also represented Basford United. A quick, strong full-back, he is known for his attacking intent and ability to deliver dangerous...

We are delighted to confirm the signing of Steven Johnson-Fikula, subject to NPL and FA approval. The defender becomes the latest addition to the Robins squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. Johnson-Fikula developed through the youth systems of Nottingham Forest, Stoke City, Mansfield Town and Oxford United before continuing his footballing journey overseas. The commanding centre-back spent the last few seasons playing collegiate football in the United States, gaining valuable experience both on and off the pitch before returning to England with Mickleover. Comfortable in possession and...