WhiteBallProject » Sat 12 August 23 : Marske United v Ilkeston Town

Matchman · 31/7/2023 6:10 PM

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Only 12 days to go for our first match back in the Northern Premier League. We don't have a manager and we don't know what players we have, but we can't wait for the season to start. It's a long journey to Marske for the first match, but there's about 70 Ilkeston supporters signed up to travel so far. Such is the pre-season blind optimism. We normally have 49 fans on the away bus so there's a few extra on the larger than normal bus to Marske. The team can count on good support at every away game but this season will be different to last because many of the teams in this league have much bigger home attendances than the teams in the Southern League. 17 of the 22 NPL Premier teams last season had average attendances of over 500. Only 7 teams in the Southern Premier Central had average attendances of over 500.

kevilsonlad · 31/7/2023 7:48 PM

Well we have a different outlook now for our first game of the season now we have anew manager in Gary Hayward .......

Trowell Nicky · 03/8/2023 5:24 PM

Looks like a cracking signing for Marske ...

https://www.marskeunitedfc.org/news/biggest-signing-in-seasiders-history-2793885.html?fbclid=IwAR1V7-kKX34tIH6voZG551Phi49hAwTFBlozbhPecgdb3EEzbGAHlY7Yxok

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kevilsonlad · 03/8/2023 5:26 PM

yeah looks a good signing . Hopefully we might get a few signings for us

WhiteBallProject · 03/8/2023 7:19 PM

Marske were managed by Curtis Woodhouse at the start of last season but struggled and looked nailed for relegation. However they replaced Curtis and they started to put a good run together and avoided hhe drop quite comfortably in the end. If they can maintain the same momentum this season they will be difficult to beat at their place. Last time I went it was a small ground and Marske is a very small town on the coast. It’s not really a seaside resort but has a lovely beach and a few pubs. Redcar is to the left and Saltburn is to its right. It’s a good run up the A1 and then through Teeside past the old steelworks!

WhiteBallProject · 03/8/2023 7:23 PM

We look like we will have some recruitment over the next few days as we look a bit thin on the ground. No idea who has signed and who hasn’t at the moment but should become clearer after Saturdays game against Notts!

Matchman · 07/8/2023 3:55 PM

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Only 5 days to go now. The first match of the season is special for all clubs. It's going to be a great day out and a chance for us to take in some sea air. I'm thinking that there could be around 100 making the journey from Ilkeston.

https://www.marskeunitedfc.org/photos/960200/26586505.html

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Matchman · 07/8/2023 4:27 PM

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MARSKE UNITED FC

Season Opener: Ilkeston Town (H) Sat 12 Aug 3pm

Tickets are now on sale for our home Northern Premier League opener against Ilkeston Town at Mount Pleasant on Saturday 12 August 3pm.
The game will mark Graeme Lee's first competitive game in charge of the Seasiders and he will take on Ilkeston Town who are now spearheaded by Gary Hayward who was appointed within the last week

Ticket prices are as follows:

Adult £12.00
Concession (Over 65) £7.00
Student (16-18 years) £7.00
Under 16 £4.00

Tickets can be bought here

A good away following is expected from Ilkeston, so supporters from both sides are encouraged to buy tickets online to help beat the queues and reduce congestion at the turnstiles.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUY A TICKET. YOU CAN PAY AT THE GATE.

Matchman · 08/8/2023 9:33 AM

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Marske United finished last season strongly with 5 wins and 3 draws in their last ten matches which pulled them away from the relegation zone.

Their final placing was 16th (P42, W15, D5. L22. F57, A79, Points 50.)
Their home record was P21, Won 7, Drawn 3. Lost 11.

Their average attendance last season was 524 . Their biggest attendance was 1133 against Whitby.

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Trowell Nicky · 09/8/2023 11:08 AM

Suddenly we're starting to look like a half-decent team. I think a front 4 of Hallam, Zottos, Tyson, and Walker will cause any team problems. Jamie Walker's just a joy to watch. Tyson can certainly do a good job at centre-forward. If we can, we have to sign the centre-back trialist (Luke Cox?).

I guess as things stand the starting 11 will be something like this ...

Yates
Christie Cox Fenton Wilder
Eratt-Thompson Hanson Dixon
Hallam
Zottos Tyson Walker

Tolley looked sharp last night when he came on and so did the 8 (Tucker?), and I think Woodward looks like a good keeper. Woakes shows promise but maybe needs another year until he's ready. And then you've got the 2 new lads from Scunny - Ross Barrows and Habib Makanjoula. And what about the 3 lads we had from Scunny - Young, Sembie-Ferris, O'Malley - have they left us now?

Alex · 09/8/2023 11:41 AM

O malley has sign for Bradford PA

Matchman · 09/8/2023 8:57 PM

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For Ilkeston supporters who arrive at Marske early :


Marske United FC  @MarskeUnitedFC

Saturday's Schedule
11.00 Club House Open
11.30 Lionesses World Cup QF
12.15 Kabin open for food
13.15 Squad & Player Photos
15.00 Marske Utd Vs Ilkeston

Also available
Golden Goal
50-50 Jackpot
Chilled Can Bar
Club Shop
Supporters Club Sign-Up

9:40 am · 9 Aug 2023

Trowell Nicky · 10/8/2023 1:04 PM

Trowell Nicky wrote:
Suddenly we're starting to look like a half-decent team. I think a front 4 of Hallam, Zottos, Tyson, and Walker will cause any team problems. Jamie Walker's just a joy to watch. Tyson can certainly do a good job at centre-forward. If we can, we have to sign the centre-back trialist (Luke Cox?).

I guess as things stand the starting 11 will be something like this ...

Yates
Christie Cox Fenton Wilder
Eratt-Thompson Hanson Dixon
Hallam
Zottos Tyson Walker

Tolley looked sharp last night when he came on and so did the 8 (Tucker?), and I think Woodward looks like a good keeper. Woakes shows promise but maybe needs another year until he's ready. And then you've got the 2 new lads from Scunny - Ross Barrows and Habib Makanjoula. And what about the 3 lads we had from Scunny - Young, Sembie-Ferris, O'Malley - have they left us now?

Luke Cox has now signed on for us. He looks like a promising centre-back. Haven’t heard anything about Hanson, but aren’t I right in thinking that the rest of this team are all our players – they’ve all signed on for us, no loanees?

Trowell Nicky · 10/8/2023 6:56 PM

Scunny loanees everywhere ...

So we might be playing against this guy on Saturday ...

https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2023/august/josh-robertson-joins-marske-united-on-loan/

And this guy next Tuesday ...

https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2023/august/harrison-poulter-joins-gainsborough-trinity-on-loan/

Matchman · 11/8/2023 8:52 AM

.MOUNT PLEASANT

Click on the pictures for a larger image

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Alex · 11/8/2023 9:43 AM

Looks a nice little ground

WhiteBallProject · 11/8/2023 2:07 PM

Matchman · 11/8/2023 7:17 PM

Here are the opening fixtures in our league:

Basford v Morpeth
Bradford PA v Macclesfield
Fc United v Worksop
Gainsborough v Marine
Hyde Utd v Guiseley
Lancaster v Stafford Rangers
Marske Utd v Ilkeston
Matlock v Bamber Bridge
Warrington Rylands v Radcliffe
Whitby v Atherton Collieries
Workington v Ashton Utd

We will try to bring score updates from these games as well as regular progress reports from Marske.

Matchman · 12/8/2023 10:08 AM

The Supporters bus is now at Wetherby Services

WhiteBallProject · 12/8/2023 11:06 AM

UPDATE
Womens World Cup
England 0 Columbia 0 34 mins

WhiteBallProject · 12/8/2023 11:16 AM

UPDATE
Womens World Cup
England 0 Columbia 1 43 mins

WhiteBallProject · 12/8/2023 11:50 AM

UPDATE
Womens World Cup
England 1 Columbia 1 Half Time
Arsenal v Forest delayed kick off due to ticketing issues!

WhiteBallProject · 12/8/2023 12:15 PM

UPDATE
Womens World Cup
England 2 Columbia 1 80 mins

WhiteBallProject · 12/8/2023 12:34 PM

UPDATE
Womens World Cup
England 2 Columbia 1 full-time
Arsenal 2 Nottingham Forest 0 33 mins

WhiteBallProject · 12/8/2023 1:01 PM

Ex Robin Matt Godden scores the first goal of the day in the Championship on 11 minutes as he scores for Coventry City!

Matchman · 12/8/2023 1:23 PM

Ilkeston Town
! Yates, 2 Barrows, 3 Wilder, 4 Eratt-Thompson, 5 Cox, 6 Fenton, 7 Zottos, 8 Dixon, 9 Alexander-Tucker, 10 Hallam, 11 Walker.
Bench : 12 Hanson,14 Woakes, 15 Jepson, 16 Tolley. 19 Woodward (GK).

Marske United
1 Harker, 2 Smith, 3 Myers, 4 Kennedy, 5 Burgess, 6 Cunninham, 7 Thomas, 8 Robertson, 9 Church, 10 Chimalilo, 11 Kuleya.
Bench: 12 Hackett, 14 Leech, 15 Boyes, 16 McDonald, 17 Yaqub.

Tucker has replaced Tyson

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Matchman · 12/8/2023 1:43 PM

It's coming up to kickoff time here at Mount Pleasant, home of Marske United. It's bright sunshine and a bit windy.

Matchman · 12/8/2023 1:50 PM

Ilkeston are wearing their spotted away kit. Marske ae in yellow shirts and blue shorts. Looks like a decent crowd for our first match.

Unfortunately the seats are low and people standing in front means its not a perfect view of the corners of the ground.

The teams are out

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Alex · 12/8/2023 1:55 PM

Any info on the number 9 for ilkeston John?

Matchman · 12/8/2023 2:01 PM

Ilkeston start facing seawards. We're off.