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News Stats 2001-2002 Archive 2000-2001
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James
Whitehead Defender
Born
in Nottingham James joined Ilkeston Town as a trainee in 1996 and is now
Ilkeston’s longest serving player. Graduated to the first team and
became a regular under John McGovern. A determined performer who is
particularly dangerous when going forward and is an excellent crosser of
the ball. James is a qualified coach running the Robins successful
summer schools and is more than often seen surrounded by Ilkeston next
generation of stars. Mat
McKenzie Defender
Another
Sheffield born player Mat started his career at Dunkirk but was spotted
by Grimsby Town. Spent two seasons with the Mariners before joining
Ilkeston in 1999. Mat has struggled with a number of niggling injuries
during his time at the New Manor ground but it looks as though he has
overcome these difficulties and is now showing why he is such a highly
rated performer. Barry
Woolley Defender
Eventually
joined Ilkeston Town at the start of this season after a lengthy chase
by John McGinlay who he played under at Gresley Rovers. A commanding and
adaptable defender Barry started his career at Stoke City before joining
Burton Albion. He made his name at Rocester and signed for Gresley
Rovers in 2001 and aws alst season Players Player of the Year for the
Moatmen. Gavin
Stone Defender
Another
pre season signing Gavin joined Ilkeston Town from Bilston Town.
Ironically born in Stone Gavin started out as a trainee at Tottenham
Hotspurs. Had a brief spell at West Bromwich Albion before joining
Stafford Rangers. A highly thought of defender who can play in the
centre of defence or left back. Ian
Robinson Midfielder
Ian
was born in Nottingham and joined Mansfield Town as a trainee. Made his
debut for the Stags as a seventeen year old but was allowed to join
Ilkeston after an initial loan spell. A forceful and powerful performer
Ian soon attracted the attention of the bigger clubs and eventually he
joined Hednesford Town who were then in the Conference. Returned to
Ilkeston last season and towards the end of the campaign looked to have
regained the form that made him such a favourite in his first spells at
the club. Steve
Coates Midfielder
Steve
is another recruit from Gresley Rovers for whom he played nearly 100
games and was voted Player of the Year in 2000-2001. A cultured
performer he started out at Stoke City before turning out for Rothwell
Town, VS Rugby, Leicester United and Hinckley United. Steve is a very
highly rated player and was once an England Schoolboy International. Emeka
Nwdike Midfielder
Born
in Camberwell Emeka started out as a trainee at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Joined Shrewsbury Town in 1996 before drifting into non league football
with Grantham Town. Joined King’s Lynn and became a firm favourite at
the Walks before joining Ilkeston Town for £5,000 in 2001. John
McGovern’s only signing of note but an excellent investment. Emeka is
renowned for his work rate and ferocious but fair tackling. Scott
Dundas Midfielder Another
excellent pre season signing Scott joined the Robins from Stafford
Rangers. Made his name as a free scoring midfield star with Kidsgrove
Athletic in the North West Counties League. Became a crowd favourite
when he signed for Stafford Rangers and was voted Player of the Year in
2000-2001. Gives width to the midfield and is expected to make a
significant contribution to Ilkeston’s drive for success. Ryan
Ford Midfielder
Born
in Worksop Ryan started as a trainee at Manchester United. Left Old
Trafford to join Notts County where he struggled with string of niggling
injuries. Spent a short spell on loan at Gresley Rovers before joining
Ilkeston towards the end of last season. Now his injury worries appear
to be behind him Ryan is starting to show why he was such a highly rated
prospect. Anton
Foster Midfielder
Anton
is now in his third season at the New Manor Ground and has been on the
fringes of the first team for most of that time. Has bags of skill and
potential and will now be looking to cement a more regular palce in the
Robins starting line up. Tom
Williams Midfielder
A
highly promising youngster signed from Ripley Town at the start of this
season. An enthusiastic performer Tom will be looking to prove he can
succeed at this level. Paul
Kiely Forward
Paul
is an exciting addition to the Ilkeston squad for this season. As a
reputation as a goal getter and was last seasons top scorer in the Dr
Martens League Premier Division. Signed from Stafford Rangers where he
was voted Player of the Year he has also played and scored lots of goals
at Newcastle Town, Eastwood Hanley, Kidsgrove Athletic and Leek Town.
Paul is a combative striker who should be a firm crowd favourite at the
New Manor ground. Leon
Kelly Forward
A
big powerful forward Leon started his career at Massey Ferguson before
joining Atherstone United. Came to the attention of Cambridge United but
was released for financial reasons at the end of last season after
having loan spells at Stalybridge Celtic, Nuneaton Borough and Dover
Athletic. Leon is a very highly rated striker who could have a very
bright future in the game. David
Holmes Forward
Born
in Derby David started his career in the League at Scarborough. Moved to
Gresley Rovers but signed for Gloucester City for £10,000 in March 1995
which was then a Dr Martens League record. Signed for Burton Albion in
1996 and initially joined Ilkeston Town on loan in 2000 but signed
permanently last season. A wholehearted player who can also play in
midfield. Carl
Wright Forward
Carl
is now in his third season at Ilkeston and has been on the fringe of the
first for much of that time. Looked to be breaking through last season
and will be looking to gain a more regular place this season. Carl is a
fast and tricky forward who has always troubled defenders. Alan
Jeffries Forward
Spent last season playing for the reserves and Heanor Town but is very highly thought off and could easily break into the first team before long. |
