WhiteBallProject » 9th Dec 23 : Gainsborough Trinity v Ilkeston Town : KO 3pm

Matchman · 05/12/2023 5:07 PM

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With the Gresley match postponed our attention turns to Saturday’s league fixture at Gainsborough Trinity. Gainsborough have 4 points less than us but have played a game less.
We entertained Trinity in our first home game of the season back in August and we won the game by 4-0 (goal scorers were Fenton, Tyson and Walker 2).

Trinity didn’t get off to the best of starts picking up just 8 points from their first 9 matches. They then went 5 games unbeaten picking up 11 points before finally collecting 4 points from their last 5.

Their record to date is: P19. W6. D5. L8. F28. A36. Pts23

Trinity have an excellent home record and !9 of their 23 points have come from home games

Their home record is: P10. W5. D4. L1. F21. A.14 Pts19

Last Saturday (Dec 2nd) they lost for the first time at home 1-3 to FC United.

Their top scorer is Declan Howe who joined them from Ilkeston in October and has scored 9 goals in 13 appearances.

Gainsborough's average home attendace is 523.

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Matchman · 06/12/2023 2:52 PM

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One thing for sure is that Declan Howe will want to show us what we failed to see when he was with us.

Matchman · 06/12/2023 8:06 PM

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The Gainsborough fixture will be our 21st league match signifying the halfway mark in our season. The only team we haven't played against yet is Matlock. We currently have 27 points and if we get the same number of points in the second half of the season we can look forward to another season at Step 3.

Alex · 06/12/2023 8:58 PM

I've said 50 pts all season and we will be safe

Matchman · 07/12/2023 6:29 AM

Alex wrote:
I've said 50 pts all season and we will be safe

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Alex is right, no team with 50 points has been relegated in the last ten years.

Points needed to avoid relegation in the NPL over the last ten years

22-23 (42 matches) - Atherton needed 47 points to avoid relegation

21-22 (42 matches) - Basford needed 45 points to avoid relegation

20-21 - Covid interrupted season
19-20 - Covid interrupted season

18-19. (40 matches) - Mickleover needed 41 points to avoid relegation

17-18. (46 matches) - Halesowen needed 36 points to avoid relegation (only one team relegated)

16-17 (46 matches). - Sutton Coldfield needed 47 points to avoid relegation

15-16 (46 matches). - Mickleover needed 46 points to avoid relegation

14-15 (46 matches) - Stamford needed 50 points to avoid relegation

13-14. (46 matches) - Marine needed 50 points to avoid relegation

Interesting that there used to be 24 teams in the league up until 5 years ago, meaning 46 league matches. Thats a lot of games to play in a season especially if you had a run in the FA Cup, FA Trophy, or County Cup competions

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Matchman · 07/12/2023 8:53 AM

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When the players return from the Gainsborough Trinity match , they will be attending the ITFC Christmas Party at the NMG Clubhouse.

JINGLE ALL THE WAY WITH THE FIRST TEAM THIS SATURDAY
Join us on on Saturday and get into the festive spirit at our 18+ Christmas Party!
Live music from 7 and party at the Microlise New Manor Ground until late
*No tickets required* #OneTownOneClub

Matchman · 07/12/2023 3:42 PM

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This Saturday we look to build on the point we earned at Marine last Saturday..Trinity have a good home record but they are below us in the league so we will be hoping for a good result. Our trip to Gainsborough is one of our shorter away journeys and we hope to have plenty of support.

Here are Saturday December 9th NPL fixtures:
Basford v Ashton
     Bradford v Atherton
     FC United v Marine
     Gainsborough v Ilkeston
     Hyde v Bamber Bridge
     Marske v Worksop Game not allowed to go ahead by order of the Northern Premier League
   Warrington v Stafford
     Whitby v Guiseley
     Workington v Morpeth

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Matchman · 08/12/2023 4:50 AM

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Gainsborough Trinity, The Northolme Stadium
Capacity: 4,304 (Seats 504)
Address: North Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2QW
Telephone: 01427 613295
Club Nickname: Trinity or The Holy Blues
Year Ground Opened: 1873
Home Kit: Royal Blue and White
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What Is The Northolme Football Ground Like?
From the outside, the ground doesn’t look up to much, but inside it is a different story. Okay similar to a lot of clubs at this level the Club have a small covered all seated Main Stand that sits astride the half way line. The Ping Stand though as it is called, does have a bit more character than most, having a barrel-shaped roof and glass windshields to either side. There are open areas to either side of this stand that are not used as such for spectators unless you want to stand by the perimeter fence. Opposite is the small covered North Terrace, which like the rest of the ground looks tidy and well maintained. There is also a small covered terrace at Town End of the ground, whilst at the other end, there is a fair-sized steep open terrace. The ground is complete with a set of eight floodlight pylons, four of which run down each side of the ground.

Gainsborough Trinity currently plays in the BetVictor Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of English football. This is at Step 3 below the Football League and one League below the National Leagues North and South.

Where to Drink?
There is the comfortable Blues’ Club next to the ground, which welcomes away fans. The Club has televisions showing sport and is featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. The nearest pub is the Elm Cottage, which is only a five minute walk away. From the ground turn right along North Street, cross over to the other side of the road and the pub is just around the bend on the left. Otherwise, there are plenty of pubs in the town centre which is only around a ten minute walk away. These include a Wetherpoons outlet called the Sweyn Forkbeard on Silver Street. Also on Silver Street is the Eight Jolly Brewers. Both this oub and the Wetherspoons are listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters
Generally an enjoyable visit. If in the rare event that fans are segregated within the ground, then the Northolme Terrace at one end of the ground is given over to away fans. Although a reasonable size, this end has no cover so it is open to the elements. In addition a small number of seats are made available in the Main Stand to those who need them. The view of the action from the Northolme Terrace is pretty good and you also get to enjoy views over the town and as well as the nearby All Saints Church, which seems quite appropriate for a ground which is nicknamed the ‘Chapel’ by the home supporters. The food on offer inside the ground is also well recommended.

Directions and Car Parking
Leave the M18 at Junction 1 and take the A631 towards Maltby, Bawtry and then Gainsborough. As you reach Gainsborough you will cross over a river and at the traffic lights that is junction with the A156, turn left towards the town centre. Keep straight on this road, passing a Tesco Store and then the town centre on your left. You will reach the ground further along on the right.
There is no parking available at the ground as such, although there is a small open air car park located across North Street, opposite the Club which costs £2. Otherwise street parking.

By Train
The closest railway station is Gainsborough Central Station which is located under half a mile away from the ground. It is served by an hourly service from Sheffield, although there is no service available after the end of midweek matches. You are far more likely to end up instead at Gainsborough Lea Road Station, which has more services running to it from Sheffield, Doncaster and Lincoln. However this is further away from the ground being just over a mile and a half away and will take 25-30 minutes to walk. It is though a fairly straightforward walking route:As you come out of the station entrance turn left and proceed along the main road passing a Ford Garage. On reaching a roundabout take the third exit onto Ashcroft Road towards the town centre. Proceed straight along this road (A159) for around one mile, passing Marshall’s Yard on your right and you will reach the ground further along also on the right. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets:

Ticket Prices
Adult £12
Concessions £8
Under 16’s £4
Pre school children: Free (When accompanied by an Adult)
Concessions apply to Over 65’s and Students.
Programme Price Official Programme £2.50

Record and Average Attendance
Record Attendance. 9,760 v Scunthorpe. United Midland League, 1948
Average Attendance
2018-2019: 570 (Northern Premier League Premier Division)
2017-2018: 605 (National League North)
2016-2017: 614 (National League North)

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Matchman · 09/12/2023 7:32 AM

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It’s MATCHDAY again and it’s important that we get a result to keep us mid table in this tight league.

Gainsborough have the sixth best home record with 19 points from 10 matches while Ilkeston have the fourth best away record with 13 points from 10 matches.

Our previous away wins have been at at Marske 3-1, Basford 1-0, Lancaster 4-0 and Atherton 3-2.
Trinity’s home wins have been against Guseley 4-0, Atherton 4-1 , Matlock 5-3, Lancaster 1-0, Bradford 2-1

It could be a goal fest.

Matchman · 09/12/2023 10:04 AM

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It’s game on

WhiteBallProject · 09/12/2023 12:23 PM

UPDATES 9th December 2023 15:00

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Basford United 0 Ashton United 0
Bradford PA 0 Atherton Collieries 0
FC United of Manchester 0 Marine 0
Gainsborough Trinity 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Hyde United 0 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 0 Stafford Rangers 0
Whitby Town P Guiseley P
Workington 0 Morpeth Town 0

Others
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Nottingham Forest 0
Leyton Orient 0 Derby County 0
Mansfield Town 0 Milton Keynes Dons 0
Notts County 0 Walsall 0
Long Eaton United 0 Berkhamstead 0
Carlton Town P Liversedge P
Boldmere St Michael’s 0 Anstey Nomads 0
Gresley Rovers 0 Coleshill Town 0
Hinckley LRFC 0 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Quorn 0 Sutton Coldfield Town
Killingworth 0 Alnwick Town 0

FA Trophy
Chesterfield 0 Southport 0
Curzon Ashton 0 Macclesfield 0
Kidderminster Harriers 0 Stourbridge 0
Nuneaton Borough 0 AFC Fylde 0
Oldham Athletic 0 Mickleover 0
Radcliffe P Redditch United P

More games could be lost to the weather!

Matchman · 09/12/2023 1:50 PM

Gainsborough Trinity
1 Bottomley, 2 Hornshaw, 3Jackson, 4 Conway, 5 Devine, 6 Cogill, 7 Butroid, 8 Johnson, 9 Iwobi, 10, Howe, 11 Clarke.
Bench: 12 Holvey, 14 Moore-Billam, 15 Douglas, 16 Wallace, 17 Preston.

Ilkeston
1 Yates, 2 King, 3 Parker, 4 T Marshall, 5 Perch, 6 Cox, 7 Starkie, 8 Dixon, 9 A Marshall, 10 Eratt-Thompson, 11 Walker.
Bench 12 Minkley, 14 Goodson, 15 Loughlan, 16 Waite, 17 Koby Eratt-Thompson.

Matchman · 09/12/2023 1:56 PM

The teams are out. The pitch is very wet but it's playable.

Matchman · 09/12/2023 2:01 PM

We're off.....

Matchman · 09/12/2023 2:06 PM

We have a stoppage as the ref goes and speaks to both linesmen. Not sure what that was about. 0-0. 3 mins

WhiteBallProject · 09/12/2023 2:07 PM

UPDATES 9th December 2023 15:07

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Basford United 0 Ashton United 0
Bradford PA 0 Atherton Collieries 0
FC United of Manchester P Marine P
Gainsborough Trinity 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Hyde United 0 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 0 Stafford Rangers 0
Whitby Town P Guiseley P
Workington 0 Morpeth Town 1

Others
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Nottingham Forest 0
Leyton Orient 0 Derby County 0
Mansfield Town P Milton Keynes Dons P
Notts County 0 Walsall 0
Long Eaton United 0 Berkhamstead 0
Carlton Town P Liversedge P
Boldmere St Michael’s 0 Anstey Nomads 0
Gresley Rovers 0 Coleshill Town 0
Hinckley LRFC 0 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Quorn 0 Sutton Coldfield Town
Killingworth 0 Alnwick Town 1

FA Trophy
Chesterfield 0 Southport 0
Curzon Ashton 0 Macclesfield 0
Kidderminster Harriers 0 Stourbridge 0
Nuneaton Borough 0 AFC Fylde 0
Oldham Athletic 0 Mickleover 0
Radcliffe P Redditch United P

Matchman · 09/12/2023 2:11 PM

Kings throw in into the area is cleared. Good run by Butriod for Trinity. No chances yet 0-0. 9 mins

Matchman · 09/12/2023 2:17 PM

Neither side have assumed any sort of control so far. King throw in is scrambled away. 0-0. 15 mins

Matchman · 09/12/2023 2:21 PM

Great cross by Walker but it's headed away. Good spell by Ilkeston but nothing from it. 0-0. 19 mins

WhiteBallProject · 09/12/2023 2:22 PM

UPDATES 9th December 2023 15:20

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Basford United 0 Ashton United 0
Bradford PA 0 Atherton Collieries 0
Gainsborough Trinity 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Hyde United 1 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 2 Stafford Rangers 0
Workington 0 Morpeth Town 1

Others
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Nottingham Forest 1
Leyton Orient 0 Derby County 0
Notts County 0 Walsall 0
Long Eaton United 1 Berkhamstead 0
Boldmere St Michael’s 0 Anstey Nomads 1
Gresley Rovers 0 Coleshill Town 0
Hinckley LRFC 0 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Quorn 1 Sutton Coldfield Town 1
Killingworth 0 Alnwick Town 1

FA Trophy
Chesterfield 0 Southport 1
Curzon Ashton 0 Macclesfield 0
Kidderminster Harriers 1 Stourbridge 0
Nuneaton Borough 0 AFC Fylde 0
Oldham Athletic 1 Mickleover 0

Matchman · 09/12/2023 2:27 PM

Dixon shot blocked by a defender. We're on top just now.
AMAZING. Walker lobs a goal from half way. Ilkeston lead 1-0. on 24 mins

WhiteBallProject · 09/12/2023 2:29 PM

Please say somebody has filmed that goal!!

WhiteBallProject · 09/12/2023 2:32 PM

UPDATES 9th December 2023 15:31

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Basford United 0 Ashton United 1
Bradford PA 0 Atherton Collieries 1
Gainsborough Trinity 0 Ilkeston Town 1
Jamie Walker 24’
Hyde United 1 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 2 Stafford Rangers 1
Workington 0 Morpeth Town 1

Others
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Nottingham Forest 1
Leyton Orient 0 Derby County 0
Notts County 0 Walsall 0
Long Eaton United 1 Berkhamstead 0
Boldmere St Michael’s 0 Anstey Nomads 1
Gresley Rovers 0 Coleshill Town 0
Hinckley LRFC 1 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Quorn 1 Sutton Coldfield Town 1
Killingworth 0 Alnwick Town 2

FA Trophy
Chesterfield 0 Southport 1
Curzon Ashton 0 Macclesfield 0
Kidderminster Harriers 1 Stourbridge 0
Nuneaton Borough 0 AFC Fylde 0
Oldham Athletic 1 Mickleover 0

Trowell Nicky · 09/12/2023 2:36 PM

Jamie Walker with a 7 iron from the halfway line. Magic.

Matchman · 09/12/2023 2:36 PM

The sun has gone down and it's now very cold. Keeper saves Cox header. Bad foul by Conway - think he was booked. No serious threat from Trinity so far. Ilkeston lead 1-0. 34 mins

Matchman · 09/12/2023 2:41 PM

Good hold up play by Alex and he draws the foul. Better from Gainsborough just now. Good Ilkeston counter but it's only a corner. Keeper gathers well. 1-0. 39 mins

Matchman · 09/12/2023 2:44 PM

Dixon booked for a trip. Corner to Trinity. Header goes narrowly wide. 1-0. 42 mins