All being well, I will be there doing updates for people who can’t get to Hebburn or the NMG clubhouse.
It’s a pity we have to go there for a night match because it’s a nice ground and their supporters were very friendly when we went there last season.  There's a sign saying "HEBBURN IS A PLACE ON EARTH"

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We have a few more supporters than expected wanting to travel on the team coach to this match. Contact the club quickly to secure your seat if you would like to go.  Details on the previous post. (coach leaves ground at 2 30pm)

Last edited by Matchman (10/11/2025 10:42 AM)

Hebburn didn’t play on Saturday so will be fresh for Tuesday’s match. We have to bounce back from consecutive defeats.  We will be without Tom Marshall but Dylan Youmbi is available.  Hebburn are in good form so it’s another tough game. We need at least a draw to prevent another losing run happening. I think we can take heart from the Curzon Ashton game when we played reasonably well. It seems to me that whoever scores first usually wins so here’s hoping.

 

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It’s a Tuesday night MATCHDAY and it should be a cracker with plenty of goals.
There have been 28 goals in Hebburn's last six home matches and 12 goals in Ilkeston’s last 3 away matches


Hebburn are unbeaten in their last six home league matches
      Cleethorpes       W  2-1, 
      Hyde                   D  3-3, 
      Workington         W  2-1, 
      Rylands               D  1-1, 
      Leek                     D  3-3. 
      Warrington T        W  8-0


Ilkeston have won their last three away games
      Leek                     W 2-1, 
      Guiseley               W 4-1, 
      Stockton               W 4-0.



For real supporters the bus to Hebburn leaves at 2-30pm.
It’s going to be cold so be prepared with plenty of warm clothing and de-icer in the car

Part-time supporters can watch the game live in the warmth of the clubhouse (kickoff 7 45pm)

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I think it’s a joke Alex! You got to be bonkers to sit on a bus for that long and then freeze your nuts pff on the Tyne then spend another three and a half long hours back on the bus.
Diehard, real or bonkers you have to admire their tenacity!

I hope it’s dry oop north cos it’s throwing it down in sunny Ilson! I admire every fan who have made it to the banks of the Tyne!

WhiteBallProject wrote:

I think it’s a joke Alex! You got to be bonkers to sit on a bus for that long and then freeze your nuts pff on the Tyne then spend another three and a half long hours back on the bus.
Diehard, real or bonkers you have to admire their tenacity!

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  To most supporters traveling to these far away games is way to much. Just to get to this game I would have have thought you would have to have a few days off . One day because of going early and second the late in the morning in getting back. And that's a big hit in your holiday entitlement plus the costs it isn't worth it .

When we played Workington in that final years ago I was totally knackered . I was on nights but got up after around five hours sleep to catch the coach . Then we got back at half three in the morning . Yes I was on a night shift later but I was shattered for the next few days .

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It’s a grass pitch and its being forked to disperse the puddles.

The ball is going to be zipping around at speed. 

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Lightning fast start. First effort by Briggs but its early saved by Roberts.
Goal Hebburn  on 3 minutes. Not very well defended by Ilkeston.  Poor start.    0-1

Two good crosses into the box by Walker but it ends with a goal kick.  Kirby-Moore tussles for a ball in the area but he’s penalised. Kirby-Moore fouled just outside area.  nothing from the free kick.       1-0.  16 mins

Good defending by Minkley.  injury to Parker replaced by Whyle.    1-0.   22 mins

Ilkeston corner left side.  When the ball comes in, Ref penalises an Ilkeston player. Good save by Roberts prevents a 2nd goal for Hebburn.  1-0.    28 mins