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Bedford at home is our 29th fixture so we have 14 matches left, We have six home matches including the Bedford match and 8 away matches
Of our remaining 8 away fixtures only Basford is on a 3G pitch.: 

Sat 18 Feb     Needham Market        3pm          Grass
Tue 28 Feb    Hednesford Town        7.45pm     Grass
Sat 04 Mar     Bromsgrove Sporting  3pm          Grass
Sat 25 Mar    Stourbridge                  3pm          Grass
Mon 27 Mar   Kings Langley              7.45pm     Grass
Sat  01 Apr    Alvechurch                   3pm          Grass
Mon 10 Apr   Basford United             3pm          3G
Sat  22 Apr    Hitchin Town                3pm          Grass







 

Well i hope the big name player isnt Lee Tomlin . Cant see it being Ogrady because Wardy said he will back from injury didnt ? 
I think we have missed the energy of Declan , my player of the season so far .....

We seriosly need to win this game not just for fans but for players themselves . They arent rubbish players just not playing to their potenial ...

Last edited by kevilsonlad (09/2/2023 3:43 PM)

Trowell Nicky wrote:

Big earners gone - O'Grady, Tomlin, Lita? Maybe the keeper Davies the other one?

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You got two 

I make it that these players are available :

Keepers:  
Callum Hiddleston  (Sheffield United),
Harvey Woodward 

Fullbacks: 
JoeWilson 
Henri Wilder
Mason O’Malley  (Scunthorpe)
Silvio Bello
Tom Hilton 

Defenders:
Finn Delap
Kieran Fenton
Latrell Patterson  (Clifton All Whites) 

Midfield:  
Declan Errat-Thompson,
Jack Thomas
Jordan Hallam  (Scunthorpe )
Connor Dixon   (Derby County) 

Forwards:
Leroy Lita
Lee Tomlin
Remaye Campbell 
Jamie Ward

Wingers
Thabang Dube
Mitchell Woakes  (Heather St John)

 

Declan Erratt-Thompson is very well thought of by every one at the the club and they will do everything they can to keep him. Another player who is extremely well thought of is Remaye Campbell. Always gives 100 percent, never complains if he his played out of position or substitute.

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ILKESTON TOWN V BEDFORD TOWN MATCH PREVIEW 
BY ZAC NEAL
The Eagles return to the North of England for a huge game against high-flying Ilkeston Town. Bedford Town most recently lost 3-4 against Leiston in a thriller of a match at the Eyrie. Last time out, Bedford lost out narrowly against a good Leiston side in a crazy game in Bedfordshire. Despite the Eagles going 2-0 up, Leiston fought their way back into the game and were 2-3 up at half-time. Connor Tomlinson put the Eagles back level but the Blues found another goal to make it 3-4. 
Connor Tomlinson has been in excellent form for the Eagles this season and has adapted to step three very well. He has scored thirteen goals and registered eight assists this season as he tops both charts for the Eagles.
Graeme Tomlinson continues his second spell as interim manager this season for this match as he looks to get his first win since the 6-1 demolition of AFC Rushden & Diamonds on Boxing Day.
Callum Donnelly will not be available for the next two matches due to suspension. Sam Dreyer is serving his last match of his suspension still but George Thorne returns this week. 

Ilkeston Town welcome Bedford Town in what is a massive match for the home side. They most recently drew 1-1 with Stratford Town away from home. The Robins drew 2-2 with the Eagles last time out. Tyrone Lewthwaite put Bedford ahead before Chris O’Grady equalised. Tom Solanke put the Robins in front but a late Charley Sanders equalised meant the spoils were shared. 
Ilkeston have signed Leroy Lita from Hednesford Town, and he has started his time at Ilkeston with a bang. He scored in losses against Coalville Town and Leiston since he has signed. Ilkeston also have former EFL player Lee Tomlin on their books. 
A simply huge match for both sides with three massive points up for grabs. Graeme Tomlinson will hope he can help his side return to their form in December and put January behind us.


 

Matchman wrote:

If Latrell Patterson (Clifton) or Mitchell Woakes (Heather St John} play today, what an opportunity for them to play alongside the likes of Lee Tomlin Jamie Ward and Leroy Lita. I'm a fan of Lee Tomlin because I like players who want the ball all the time. Regarding Leroy Lita, I think he's about to rattle in some goals. I loved the way he took responsibility for taking the penalty at Leiston.
Whatever our team is today I think we're going to come good with a big win. The team needed a shake up after no wins in four and now it's happened. The new players will be out to impress. 
I'm going for a 4-1 win and a Lita hat-trick
Thought of us having a big a few times but it hasnt happened so i will go for another 2-2 draw .......sorry.
Plus i like how they say "high flying Ilkeston Town " i dont think so ............good yeah but no way high flying ...




 

We are talking about bringing players in. Why havent we had a look at james shaw from Kimberley been scoring goals for fun this season.

It's five minutes to kickoff.  

It's a new look Ilkeston team today with all six new signings on the team sheet. 

The teams are out.  Ilkeston are in their home kit and Bedford are wearing  amber shirts and black shorts.

Ilkeston start by attacking the car park end. 

We're off.......

 

Last edited by Matchman (11/2/2023 2:59 PM)

Chance for Hilton which he doesn't take then ilkeston header from a corner is just too high.  Very nervous start by Ilkeston.     0-1   10 mins

Wilson cross headed out for an Ilkeston corner. Wilder fouled on edge of area. Good save by Palmer. Brilliant run by Tomlinson nearly brings another Bedford goal.       0-2    19 mins

Ilkeston are having more possession but we've give Bedford a two goal start. Woakes cross lands on the net. 
0-2     28mins

Lita header from Hilton's cross is narrowly wide. Campbell tripped but corner given. It's all Ilkeston but Bedford are defending well.    0-2     41 mins

No lee tomlin?

second half is now underway