Looking at Ilkeston Town's squad at the end of the season we appeared to be a bit short of numbers in certain areas.

In goal we have Harvey Woodward who has waited patiently all season for a chance but did well on his debut against Hitchin. I suspect that the club will however looking for a first choice keeper for next season. There was talk of Ross Durrant returning but maybe that boat have since sailed.

I defence the club will be hoping captain Kieran Fenton will want to stay and they will be looking for a central partner for Fenton who has strength and pace. Declan Errat-Thompson filled in but most pundits believe he will be needed in midfield. The other fun back birth will go to two out of Kozluk, Wilder and Hilton.

In midfield we have the aforementioned Errat-Thompson, Jack Thomas if he decides to stay. Ollie Brown-HIll is popular but may not feel wanted after being loaned out for most of the season. Patterson and Woakes have potential but may lack experience at this level. Jamie Ward is an option but he may be getting to the stage where he wants to concentrate on management.

Up front there appears just two options Remaye Campbell who is rumoured to have been watched by team in the National League and the mercurial Leroy Lita.

Summing up it is clear that the club need strengthening in most areas. Whether the club will depend on loan signings and older "stars" again will be interesting. It is also clear that the spine of the team will need strengthening. A keeper, centre-back, central midfield and another striker. It might be that some players who have been on loan might become available to sign permanently like O'Malley and Hallam at Scunthorpe. I do believe that the club will be spending less on the big wage type of player and aiming for players who are cheaper but on the way up. Whatever happens it could be an interesting close season at the NMG.