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What's gone wrong ?
Ilkeston supporters had to endure another disappointing defeat at Sutton Coldfield and some of the fans are beginning to voice their frustration.
Ilkeston made a decent start to the season but have now won only 2 of their last 16 matches.
On the 2nd November we were 2nd in the league (admittedly after having played 3 games more than most other teams) but now we’re in danger of finishing in the bottom six.
Martin Carruthers came in as manager and there have been numerous players come and gone. So what has gone wrong?
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Re: What's gone wrong ?
I think Ilkeston's dip in form is down to a number if factors.
1. We were in a false position due to having played a lot more games than other teams.
2. We played some teams poor teams or teams who were going through a very bad patch i.e.. Frickley A.
3. Winning breeds confidence!
4. We went through a spell of playing teams at the top of the table. This spel yielded very few points (one out of five I think).
5. A lot of changes have been made to the squad so continuity is lacking which has hindered results.
6. We are a bit lacking in a few vital positions and the quality players we need may be not available at this time in the season.
7. Finally I think the confidence to take risks in games has dipped due to playing well but seemingly not getting any breaks.
Against Sutton Coldfield Town I thought we played really well until we got near their goal then we looked anxious and nervous. Saying that we did look a bit nervous at the back early in as well. I agree we cannot keep on saying they just a victory so they can kick on but I do think there is some mileage in that statement. the players are good enough so perhaps it might just a bit more self belief is needed!
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Re: What's gone wrong ?
This was our team at Sutton Coldfield :
1 Ross Durrant, 2 Fabian Smith, 3 Billy Bennett, 4 Tom Marshall, 5 Alex Render, 6 Joe Maguire, 7 James Cullingworth, 8 Kieran Fenton, 9 Kieran Wells, 10 Mason Lee, 11 Fernando Bell-Toxtle.
Subs : 12 Kole Lambert, 14 Alex Marshall, 15 Reece Fyfe, 16 Joe Wilson, 17/GK Richard Stainsby.
Although we are conceding goals I think the defence is ok. I think our problem is lack of creativity up front. If we had a better attack, then it would relieve the pressure at the back. At the moment I think we are very lightweight and we are very reliant on Kieran Wells to score for us. In my opinion what we need is two good wingers who can get down the flanks and cross the ball. We did have two decent wingers in Rod Orlando-Young and Jamie Walker who have left and not been replaced.
At Sutton Coldfield we started with only two recognised forwards; Kieran Wells and Mason Lee and it seemed like we were asking several players to play in positions they are not best at. I would not criticise any individual player for lack of effort but the team as a whole is not functioning properly. I don't envy Martin Carruthers in trying to turn round results with the current squad of players.
I thought Joe Maguire had an excellent debut and was close to being Ilkeston's man of the match but that accolade must go to Ross Durrant who kept us in the game on several occasions.
I know it's not easy to sign players at this stage of the season but if we are to attempt to get in the playoffs next season then in my opinion we must bring in at least one talented attacking wide man.
That's just my opinion (I'm only a supporter with limited knowledge.)
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Re: What's gone wrong ?
We have one good winger John in reco but we have played him in the centre all season. The defence hasn't been the same since Fenton turned up
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I thought for first twenty minutes we were ok . Having quite a lot of the but no final product as in any shots at goal. Then two obsoletely two terrible corners from Fabian . I got that pissed I went into the clubhouse and guess what Fabian puts a perfect one in ....goal.
I didnt get to watch the second much especially when got the penno. 15/20 kids game over from their end to give us loads of abuse . They were fine singing at the other end . I complained to a steward WHEN they finally appeared but got laughed at and told to go away.When I complained again I got told ...there only kids . So why did some our fans feel they had to move away ???? I've told to Liam .