WhiteBallProject » Ilkeston Town v Wisbech Town : Sat 4th December 2021

Matchman · 30/11/2021 2:53 PM

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Next Saturday we are home to Wisbech. When you’re top of the league and on a winning run, the matches can’t our round soon enough. Wisbech are 18th with just nine points but no game can be taken for granted.
They have recently signed a few new players and have shown improved form. In their last match they were narrowly beaten 4-3 by Belper and the previous week they drew 0-0 with Spalding.

These are the matches in our league Sat 4th December
Carlton Town v Stamford
Chasetown v Spalding United
Coleshill Town v Shepshed Dynamo
Corby Town v Belper Town
Halesowen Town v Daventry Town
Histon v Sporting Khalsa
Ilkeston Town v Wisbech Town
Loughborough Dynamo v Cambridge City
Soham Town Rangers v Bedworth United
Yaxley v Sutton Coldfield Town

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Matchman · 30/11/2021 2:58 PM

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Wisbech Town have announced the signing of Sam Bennett from Soham Town Rangers.

Manager Brett Whaley said: "I’m delighted to get Sam on board. We’ve been wanting to bring a forward in that can stretch sides with their pace and Sam can definitely do that.

"Whenever I’ve come up against him I’ve been really impressed with his movement and he’s always been a real threat, and I think he’ll really compliment the forwards we already have at the club."

On the move, Bennett said: "Just want to say that I am delighted to have signed for Wisbech Town."I feel this is a great club for me being a local lad and I am very excited to meet up with the staff and players and really kick on this season.

"I want to be able to make plenty of goals but also score plenty as well as this is a big part of my game."I'm ready for the challenge ahead and want to help the boys push on this season and get many more points on the board."

The club have also confirmed the signings of Theo Lukyanuzi on loan and goalkeeper Dylan Taylor.

WhiteBallProject · 30/11/2021 4:21 PM

PAST GAMES AGAINST WISBECH TOWN

The first game against Wisbech Town was in 1997 despite us both playing in the Midland League and Southern League in the fiftes and sixties. We beat the Fenmen 5-2 in our first game with what was a classic Ilkeston Town line up from the Keith Alexander era. In the reverse fixture on New Years Day in 1998 939 fans turned up to watch a 3-3 draw. The Robins went on to win the next eleven home games to clinch promotion to the Southern League Premier Division. Two weeks earlier Ilkeston had lost to Scunthorpe United 2-1 in an FA Cup replay in front of 2,109 fans. The gate against Wisbech was only the sixth largest of the season.

In 2019 Ilkeston Town lost their first ever game against Wisbech in a 2-1 home defeat. They won away from home 2-0 in January before the season was curtailed due to the Covid epidemic. In this second game the Robins had made seven changes to their line upon from their earlier defeat. It was Squires first and only appearance for Ilkeston and Alex Marshall’s last ever game in the red of Ilkeston.

20/09/97 A 5-2 Carmichael 3, Simpson 2   Att 582  Southern League Midland Division
Rigby, Fearon, Ball, Middleton, Law, Knapper, Eshelby, Robinson, Carmichael, Moore and Wright.
Subs Simpson, Castledine and Ludlam.

01/01/98 H 3-3 Eshelby, Moore, Ball   Att 939 Southern League Midland Division
Rigby, Fearon, Ludlam, Middleton, Law, Knapper, Eshelby, Robinson, Carmichael, Moore and Ball.
Subs Atkinson and Wright.

01/10/19 H 1-2 Harrad   Att 282 Northern Premier League South East Division
Durrant, White, Campbell-Gordon, Marshall T, Robertson, Freeman, Orlando-Young, Hollis, Harrad, Fyfe and Lee.
Sub McDonald

25/01/20 A 2-0 Lee, Lambert   Att 253 Northern Premier League South East Division
Durrant, Mullarkey, Bennett, Fyfe, Marshall T, Fenton, Smith F, Bell-Toxtle, Wells, Marshall A and Lee.
Subs Walker, Lambert and Squires.

Matchman · 30/11/2021 5:48 PM

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These are the matches in our league Sat 4th December
Carlton Town v Stamford
Chasetown v Spalding United
Coleshill Town v Shepshed Dynamo
Corby Town v Belper Town
Halesowen Town v Daventry Town
Histon v Sporting Khalsa
Ilkeston Town v Wisbech Town
Loughborough Dynamo v Cambridge City
Soham Town Rangers v Bedworth United
Yaxley v Sutton Coldfield Town

This coming Saturday's fixtures could throw up some surprises.

Halesowen and Ilkeston are home to struggling opponents and should win but the other fixtures are less predictable.

The big match is Carlton v Stamford - Neither will want to lose ground in the promotion race but one of them will or both of them will if it's a draw. In my opinion a draw is the most likely result.

The matches involving the other pacemakers Chasetown, Coleshill and Belper are not foregone conclusions
Chasetown[/url] v [url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2021-2022/northern-premier-league-midlands-division/chasetown/spalding-united/385174]Spalding United
Coleshill Town[/url] v [url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2021-2022/northern-premier-league-midlands-division/coleshill-town/shepshed-dynamo/385175]Shepshed Dynamo
Corby Town[/url] v [url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2021-2022/northern-premier-league-midlands-division/corby-town/belper-town/385176]Belper Town

Of the remaining matches; these definitely could go either way
Histon[/url] v [url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2021-2022/northern-premier-league-midlands-division/histon/sporting-khalsa/385178]Sporting Khalsa
Loughborough Dynamo[/url] v [url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2021-2022/northern-premier-league-midlands-division/loughborough-dynamo/cambridge-city/385180]Cambridge City
Soham Town Rangers[/url] v [url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2021-2022/northern-premier-league-midlands-division/soham-town-rangers/bedworth-united/385181]Bedworth United
Yaxley[/url] v [url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2021-2022/northern-premier-league-midlands-division/yaxley/sutton-coldfield-town/385182]Sutton Coldfield Town

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kevilsonlad · 30/11/2021 11:29 PM

We should win .......shouldnt we ? i never take anything for granted but ,
Like you say John the biggest gane is the Carlton v Stamford one .....massive game hopefully Carlton will get a big crowd ......hope so they deserve it

Matchman · 02/12/2021 9:27 AM

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SATURDAY FOOTBALL This weekend @brettw123 and the lads travel to @ilkestontown_fc We will be looking to put on a good performance and bring all 3 points back to the fens #upthefenmen

8:08 am · 2 Dec 202

COACH TO ILKESTON

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Matchman · 02/12/2021 5:57 PM

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It's Joe Maguire's 250th game for Ilkeston against Wisbech and he is featured in the matchday programme. This is a massive achievement by one of Ilkeston's finest and most popular players so let's hope for a bumper crowd and show our appreciation.
Programmes will be in short supply so grab one early.

Our official matchday programme is available to purchase at Saturday’s game. An exclusive issue for Joe Maguire's 250th game for the Robins! #OneTownOneClub

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Matchman · 03/12/2021 10:06 AM

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Last Saturday at Yaxley we had a reminder that no result is a certainty even when the opposition is near the bottom of the league table. Wisbech have only nine points and are in the relegation zone and will be desperate to move up the table. They are just above the two automatic relegation positions but are in a relegation playoff position. A narrow 4-3 defeat at Belper in their last game should be our warning. Toby Allen is their top scorer with 7 goals which is a good return for a club in their position. The last time they visited the NMG in the curtailed 2019-20 season they won 2-1.

That said, we have a good opportunity to extend our winning sequence at the NMG. Since losing to Chasetown we have won five out of five matches scoring 22 goals and conceding only one.
With Carlton playing against Stamford we have the opportunity improve our position at the top.

In my opinion Carlton v Stamford is a stone cold, sure fire,absolute centainty, banker draw.

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Trowell Nicky · 03/12/2021 6:47 PM

According to the stats after the Yaxley game, Joe Maguire had made 33 career appearances for Ilkeston. Looks like he also played for Ilkeston Town/Ilkeston in the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 seasons. 249 - 33 = 216. So he played 216 games in 4 seasons? An average of 54 games a season for 4 years seems high. Maybe there were 24 teams in a league and so they played 46 league games and Ilkeston had a few good cup runs, and Joe stayed mainly injury/suspension free? Just wondering.

Matchman · 03/12/2021 7:53 PM

I think the 250 appearances will include : League, all cup competitions ie FA Cup, FA Trophy, League Cup and Derbyshire Senior Cup. And replays.

In the season we reached the playoffs there were 46 league matches plus two playoff matches

We usually had 3 or 4 matches in the Derbyshire Senior Cup each season

If that’s not enough then maybe some Other matches are included.

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Matchman · 04/12/2021 10:35 AM

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Since Harry Maguire hit the big time Joe Maguire has had to live in his shadow. But it was Joe who Harry learned from. For the supporters of Ilkeston Town, today is Joe's day as he completes 250 appearances for the Club. Come down to the NMG and show your appreciation if you can.

There will be updates throughout the game as usual here on WhiteBall today followed by after match opinions over the following days. More post match comments are always welcome. You need to be a registered member to contribute so why not join.

WhiteBallProject · 04/12/2021 11:43 AM

Updates and Predictions 4th December

Northern Premier League Midland Division
Carlton Town 0 Stamford 0 DRAW
Chasetown 0 Spalding 0 HOME
Coleshill 0 Shepshed 0 HOME
Corby Town 0 Belper Town 0 AWAY
Halesowen Town 0 Daventry Town 0 HOME
Histon 0 Sporting Khalsa 0 AWAY
Ilkeston Town 0 Wisbech Town 0 HOME
Loughborough Dynamo 0 Cambridge City 0 DRAW
Soham Town Rangers 0 Bedworth United 0 AWAY
Yaxley 0 Sutton Coldfield Town 0 HOME

Football League
Bristol City 0 Derby County 0 HOME
Nottingham Forest 0 Peterborough United 0 HOME
FA Cup
Doncaster Rovers 0 Mansfield Town 0 AWAY
National League
Curzon Ashton 0 Alfreton 0 DRAW
Northern Premier League
Basford United 0 Stalybridge 0 HOME
Matlock Town 0 Stafford 0 HOME
Mickleover 0 Grantham 0 DRAW

WhiteBallProject · 04/12/2021 11:52 AM

LAST WEEKS PREDICTIONS (ACTUAL RESULT)

UPDATES Sat 27th November 2021 with PREDICTIONS
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Belper Town 0 Shepshed Dynamo 0 HOME (HOME)
Cambridge City 0 Chasetown 0 DRAW (AWAY)
Carlton Town 0 Corby Town 0 HOME (HOME)
Daventry Town v Coleshill Town POSTPONED
Halesowen v Soham Town Rangers POSTPONED
Loughborough Dynamo 0 Histon 0 HOME (AWAY)
Spalding Utd 0 Bedworth Utd 0 DRAW (DRAW)
Sporting Khalsa v Wisbech Town POSTPONED
Sutton Coldfield v Stamford POSTPONED
Yaxley 0 Ilkeston Town 0 AWAY (AWAY)

Football League
Crawly Town 0 Mansfield Town 0 DRAW (AWAY)

FA Trophy
Leamington 0 Alfreton 0 DRAW (AWAY)
Matlock v Marske POSTPONED

National League
Maidenhead v Chesterfield POSTPONED

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Bamber Bridge 0 Basford United 0 AWAY (HOME)
Buxton v Witton POSTPONED
FC United 0 Mickleover 0 HOME (HOME)
Scarborough v Grantham POSTPONED

United Counties League
Long Eaton United 0 Sleaford Town 0 HOME (HOME)

WhiteBallProject · 04/12/2021 12:51 PM

PLAYERS WHO HAVE PLAYED FOR ILKESTON TOWN AND WISBECH TOWN

Amongst the players who have turned out for both todays are some Ilkeston Town legends.

Keith Alexander
Keith played for Wisbech as a 19 year old youngster after leaving Notts County. He then briefly returned to Wisbech as a 30 year old and scored four goals in six games. Keith then belatedly joined Grimsby Tow and embarked on a career in League Football before eventually returning to Ilkeston Town as a manager and becaming a New Manor Ground legend.

Matt Carmichael
Played five games for Wisbech as a 36 year-old in 200-01 season. He was signed for Ilkeston by Keith Alexander and played a key role in the Robin’s famous FA Cup runs in the 90s. He was a target man who enabled other forwards to feed off his knockdowns. Matt had a spell as manager at Lincoln Moorlands before appearing to retire from football.

Other players who have played for both teams include Liam Marshall, Mason Lee, Conor Green and Bradley Fortnam-Tomlinson.

Matchman · 04/12/2021 2:36 PM

Ilkeston Town team:
1Ross Durrant, 2 Tommy Williams, 3 Billy Bennett, 4 Charlie Wakefield, 5 Joe Maguire, 6 Kieran Fenton (C), 7 Zak Goodson, 8 Adam Chapman, 9 Remaye Campbell, 10 Ollie Brown-Hill, 11 Jared Bird.
Bench : 12 Partrick Webb, 14 Stern Irvine, 15 Alex Troke, 16 James Carvell, 18 James Reid.

Wisbech Town team :
1 Luke Pearson, 2 Jack Keeble, 3 Thomas McLeish, 4 Aaron Hart, 5 Liam Marshall (C), 6 Luke Wilson, 7 Daniel Draper, 8 Layton Maddison, 9 Dylan Edge, 10 Toby Allen, 11 Sam Bennett.
Bench : 12 Daniel Palacios, 14 Brody Warren, 15 Emmanuel Osilaja, GK Dylan Taylor.

Matchman · 04/12/2021 2:52 PM

It's cold and wet as we approach kickoff The teams are ot.

Ilkeston start by attacking the car park end. we're off .....

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Matchman · 04/12/2021 3:14 PM

Wisbech player has to leave the field after only 7 minutes with injury. Sub on. Both teams cancelling each other out so far. Wakefield cuts in and shoots but Pearson saves. 0-0 13 minutes

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WhiteBallProject · 04/12/2021 3:17 PM

Updates 4th December 15:17
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Carlton Town 0 Stamford 0
Chasetown 0 Spalding 0
Coleshill 0 Shepshed 0
Corby Town 0 Belper Town 0
Halesowen Town 0 Daventry Town 0
Histon 0 Sporting Khalsa 0
Ilkeston Town 0 Wisbech Town 0
Loughborough D 0 Cambridge City 0
Soham Town R 0 Bedworth United 1
Yaxley 1 Sutton Coldfield Town 0

Football League
Bristol City 0 Derby County 0
Nottingham Forest 0 Peterborough U 0
FA Cup
Doncaster Rovers 1 Mansfield Town 0
National League
Curzon Ashton 0 Alfreton 1
Northern Premier League
BasfordUnited 0 Stalybridge 0
Matlock Town 1 Stafford 0
Mickleover 0 Grantham 0

Matchman · 04/12/2021 3:23 PM

Brown-Hill in the area turns and shoots but it's wide. Substitute Warren's effort for Wisbech is not far wide. Fenton rescues Ilkeston with a timely tackle on Dylan Edge as he's about to unleash. 0-0 21 mins

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WhiteBallProject · 04/12/2021 3:29 PM

Updates 4th December 15:30
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Carlton Town 0 Stamford 0
Chasetown 0 Spalding 0
Coleshill 0 Shepshed 0
Corby Town 0 Belper Town 0
Halesowen Town 0 Daventry Town 0
Histon 0 Sporting Khalsa 1
Ilkeston Town 0 Wisbech Town 0
Loughborough D 0 Cambridge City 0
Soham Town R 0 Bedworth United 2
Yaxley 1 Sutton Coldfield Town 1

Football League
Bristol City 0 Derby County 0
Nottingham Forest 0 Peterborough U 0
FA Cup
Doncaster Rovers 1 Mansfield Town 0
National League
Curzon Ashton 0 Alfreton 1
Northern Premier League
BasfordUnited 0 Stalybridge 0
Matlock Town 1 Stafford 1
Mickleover 0 Grantham 0

Matchman · 04/12/2021 3:32 PM

Pearson saves Campbell close range effort. Ilkeston are doing all the attacking but nothing to show so far. Chance for Wakefield but the angle is too acute and his effort hits the side netting . 0-0 31 mins

Matchman · 04/12/2021 3:34 PM

Corner by Chapman finds the net 1-0 33 mins

WhiteBallProject · 04/12/2021 3:41 PM

Updates 4th December
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Carlton Town 0 Stamford 0
Chasetown 0 Spalding 0
Coleshill 0 Shepshed 0
Corby Town 0 Belper Town 0
Halesowen Town 0 Daventry Town 0
Histon 0 Sporting Khalsa 1
Ilkeston Town 1 Wisbech Town 0
Loughborough D 0 Cambridge City 0
Soham Town R 0 Bedworth United 2
Yaxley 1 Sutton Coldfield Town 2

Football League
Bristol City 1 Derby County 0
Nottingham Forest 0 Peterborough U 0
FA Cup
Doncaster Rovers 1 Mansfield Town 0
National League
Curzon Ashton 0 Alfreton 1
Northern Premier League
BasfordUnited 0 Stalybridge 0
Matlock Town 2 Stafford 1
Mickleover 0 Grantham 1

Matchman · 04/12/2021 3:42 PM

Great save by Durrant following nice Wisbech attack. 1-0 40 minutes

WhiteBallProject · 04/12/2021 3:48 PM

Half Time
Ilkeston Town 1
Chatman 32’

Wisbech Town 0

WhiteBallProject · 04/12/2021 4:05 PM

GOAL Jared Bird fires home to score his first goal for Ilkeston on 47 mins 2-0

WhiteBallProject · 04/12/2021 4:14 PM

Updates 4th December 16:10
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Carlton Town 1 Stamford 1
Chasetown 0 Spalding 0
Coleshill 0 Shepshed 0
Corby Town 0 Belper Town 0
Halesowen Town 2 Daventry Town 1
Histon 0 Sporting Khalsa 1
Ilkeston Town 2 Wisbech Town 0
Loughborough D 0 Cambridge City 0
Soham Town R 0 Bedworth United 2
Yaxley 2 Sutton Coldfield Town 2

Football League
Bristol City 1 Derby County 0
Nottingham Forest 0 Peterborough U 0
FA Cup
Doncaster Rovers 1 Mansfield Town 0
National League
Curzon Ashton 0 Alfreton 2
Northern Premier League
BasfordUnited 0 Stalybridge 0
Matlock Town 2 Stafford 1
Mickleover 0 Grantham 2

Matchman · 04/12/2021 4:15 PM

Chapman replaced by Reid. Great interception by Campbell but the ball goes out. Ilkeston on top now.

2-0 55 mins

Matchman · 04/12/2021 4:17 PM

Wakefield unselfishly puts it on a plate for Goodson. 3-0 59 mins Gate 505

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Matchman · 04/12/2021 4:24 PM

Maguire replaced by irvine. Brown-Hill replaced by Webb.