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The goal that we are now attacking is a long way from where I'm sitting.
We're off again .....

UPDATES 18th November 2023 16:15
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Basford United 0 Workington 2 
FC United of Manchester 2 Guiseley 1
Gainsborough Trinity 1 Bradford PA 1
Morpeth Town 1 Ilkeston Town 0
    Hodgson on 28’ for Morpeth
Warrington Rylands 1 Worksop Town 1
Whitby Town 1 Bamber Bridge 0 
 
FA Trophy
Alfreton Town 2 Macclesfield 1
Buxton 0 City of Liverpool 1
Curzon Ashton 1 Matlock Town 0
Farsley Celtic 1 Radcliffe 3
Spennymoor Town 1 Mickleover 1
Stafford Rangers 0 Brackley Town 0
Stourbridge 0 Kings Lynn Town 0
Warrington Town 0 Blyth Spartans 1
 
Others
Mansfield Town 2 Newport County 0
Southend United 0 Chesterfield 1
Long Eaton United 1 Stamford 1
Carlton Town 1 Brighouse Town 0
Stockton Town 4 Belper Town 0
Gresley Rovers 1 Corby Town 6
Quorn 2 Bedworth United 0
Sporting Khalsa 1 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Sutton Coldfield Town 1 Anstey Nomads 2

Free kick Morpeth wide right.  Penalty give for a hand ball. 

Great run by Brandy but his shot is blocked. Ilkestonn are playing better specially Declan trying to make things happen.       0-2.   68 mins

MORPETH HEADER IS WIDE/.  corner to  Morpeth ;   It's cleared.          1-2.   75 mins

Ilkeston Score but offside is signalled to Morpeth's relief. Morpeth are worried now as ilkeston sense they can get something.   Ilkeston on top for first time.  Alex on for Waite.           1-2.   78. mins

UPDATES 18th November 2023 16:43
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Basford United 0 Workington 2 
FC United of Manchester 2 Guiseley 2
Gainsborough Trinity 2 Bradford PA 1
Morpeth Town 2 Ilkeston Town 1
    Hodgson on 28’ for Morpeth
    Hodgson again with a pen 64’
    Goodson 71’
Warrington Rylands 2 Worksop Town 1
Whitby Town 1 Bamber Bridge 0 
 
FA Trophy
Alfreton Town 2 Macclesfield 4
Buxton 1 City of Liverpool 2
Curzon Ashton 1 Matlock Town 0
Farsley Celtic 1 Radcliffe 3
Spennymoor Town 1 Mickleover 2
Stafford Rangers 0 Brackley Town 0
Stourbridge 2 Kings Lynn Town 0
Warrington Town 1 Blyth Spartans 1
 
Others
Mansfield Town 2 Newport County 0
Southend United 2 Chesterfield 1
Long Eaton United 1 Stamford 2
Carlton Town 2 Brighouse Town 0
Stockton Town 7 Belper Town 1
Gresley Rovers 1 Corby Town 6
Quorn 3 Bedworth United 0
Sporting Khalsa 1 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Sutton Coldfield Town 3 Anstey Nomads 2

It's hectic with both teams going for the next goal.  Ilkeston free kick in decent position.  Now an Ilkeston corner. Ilkeston player goes down in area .  no pen.         1-2.  90 mins

FULL TIME.      MORPETH. 2. ILKESTON. 1

we gave it a good go in the closing stages. 

Last edited by Matchman (18/11/2023 5:02 PM)

FULL TIMES 18th November 2023 17:02
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Basford United 0 Workington 3 ft 
FC United of Manchester 3 Guiseley 2 ft
Gainsborough Trinity 2 Bradford PA 1 ft
Morpeth Town 2 Ilkeston Town 1 ft
    Hodgson on 28’ for Morpeth
    Hodgson again with a pen 64’
    Goodson 71’
Warrington Rylands 2 Worksop Town 1 ft
Whitby Town 2 Bamber Bridge 0 ft
 
FA Trophy
Alfreton Town 2 Macclesfield 4 ft
Buxton 1 City of Liverpool 3 ft
Curzon Ashton 2 Matlock Town 0 ft
Farsley Celtic 2 Radcliffe 4 ft
Spennymoor Town 1 Mickleover 3 ft
Stafford Rangers 0 Brackley Town 0 ft
Stourbridge 2 Kings Lynn Town 1 ft
Warrington Town 1 Blyth Spartans 3 ft
 
Others
Mansfield Town 2 Newport County 0 ft
Southend United 2 Chesterfield 1 ft
Long Eaton United 1 Stamford 3 ft
Carlton Town 3 Brighouse Town 0 ft
Stockton Town 7 Belper Town 1 ft
Gresley Rovers 1 Corby Town 6 ft
Quorn 3 Bedworth United 0 ft
Sporting Khalsa 2 Shepshed Dynamo 0 ft
Sutton Coldfield Town 4 Anstey Nomads 2 ft

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Sat 18 November 2023
Northern Premier League
Morpeth Town  2  Ilkeston Town 1
Ilkeston’s long journey to Northumberland was without reward despite a fighting second half effort which saw them hit the post then have a goal disallowed.
After Sam Hodgson and Will Jankins had put chances over the bar for the hosts, Ilkeston had a genuine  opportunity to go ahead on 22 minutes when Zak Goodson’s incisive pass put Tyrell Waite clear and one on one with Morpeth’s former Ilkeston keeper Dan Lowson. Waite’s effort as he cut in from wide left got past Lowson who had narrowed the angle and got touch but a defender got back to hook the ball clear. Morpeth immediately replied with Christopher Reid firing over from Liam Noble’s cross. Then on 29 minutes Morpeth were ahead through Hodgson who nodded home from Jack Foalie’s cross. The goal signalled a period of Morpeth dominance and just before half time Matt Yates brilliantly pushed Andrew Johnson’s effort round the post as the hosts looked to double their lead.
After presumably an interval ear bashing from manager Ian Deakin, Ilkeston came out with much more urgency. Larell King’s forward run created an early chance for Waite whose effort was just too high. As Ilkeston pushed forward Yates came to the rescue with a super save to deny Ryan Donaldson. Despite Ilkeston’s strong start, Morpeth doubled their lead from a Hodgson penalty after a somewhat harsh handball decision. Undeterred Ilkeston resumed attacking intent and saw L’Varn Brandy make a great run past a couple of defenders before having his shot diverted. On 71 minutes Ilkeston’s efforts were rewarded when Goodson was in the right place to pull a goal back. Five minutes later Ilkeston thought they had equalised when first the post was struck by Brandy then Waite headed into the net only to see the linesman flag raised for offside. Ilkeston’s push for an equaliser almost resulted in Morpeth scoring on the counter but Yates was equal to Noble’s effort. Finally, Morpeth were relieved to see an Ilkeston penalty appeal waved away before time was called.


 

Last edited by Matchman (19/11/2023 1:59 PM)

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After each home match Morpeth do a presentation in the clubhouse to the man of the match for both teams. Larell King was chosen for Ilkeston.  I wouldn't disagree with that but I also though Declan Eratt-Thompson was outstanding in the second half. 

Also after the match I spoke to the Morpeth manager and I asked him about their 7-0 defeat at Worksop. His reply was  "Let's say we don't travel well on a Tuesday night." Then he reminded me that because of their isolated location, every away game for them is a long trip.



 

Having read some of the posts from so called Ilkeston fans on Facebook it looks like Deaks honeymoon period might be over. In typical Ilson fashion they hint that it might e time for a change. However patience has never be been a virtue at the NMG. Personally I think the club need some stability and must trust Isn Deakin and his staff to turn the teams fortunes around. In reality the club have had three different teams this season Jamie Wards, Gary Haywood and now Deaks. I think Matchman is right some posters on social media must either wait till their emotions have settled or they have sobered up before they go public on Facebook or  X  formally  known as Twitter!

I was not thinking of your posts Kev but more about the ones where  I did not recognise the names!