I think it was Liam Hearn who said it suddenly becomes easier for a Club to sign up good players when they see that other good players have moved there. All players like to play in a successful team with a chance of winning something. Another thing that was said at the forum was that we will try to win every game and always play our best team in all competitions. There has to be some squad rotation to give all players an opportunity and to encourage fierce competition for places. After speaking to several supporters there now seems to be genuine optimism for the season ahead. 

Vespa's response on the other forum:
How dare he say: EVEN VESPA!. I have always given credit and praise to the squad and always will. It's the lying filth of a regime that needs developing.


Sorry you took offence at my last post Paul. It goes without saying that you have always supported the team, everyone knows that. My point was that the Club's model (under the same ownership) has now been modified in a way that pleases most supporters and you yourself have made positive posts following the fans forum.

Last edited by Matchman (11/6/2016 5:50 AM)

Ilkeston look like losing one of last year's team.

Last edited by Matchman (13/6/2016 1:47 PM)

There should be a Club announcement shortly.

Latest player to re-sign for Ilkeston is Haydn Goddard.
Haydn established himself in the first team last season and is one of our most promising youngsters.

Last edited by Matchman (27/6/2016 7:10 PM)

As always the staff and players were full of optimism at the first training session. This season is different to last in as much as there are quite a few faces from the previous year. I think the young lads who ended up playing in the first team last season will benefit from that experience. We also have more height in the squad now and experienced Luke Foster and Liam Hearn are raring to go.