Andy Love Goalkeeper  Andy signed for his home town club Grimsby Town in 1996 and made his debut as a seventeen year old later that same season. He originally signed for Ilkeston on loan but joined permanently towards the end of the same season. Andy left Ilkeston at the end of 2001-02 season but returned towards the end of last season and continues to be a crowd favourite.

Paul Reece Goalkeeper Paul is in his second spell at Ilkeston after originally being signed on loan by Keith Alexander.  Paul made his name at Grimsby Town, Oxford United, Notts County and West Brom and will add experience to the Robins squad.

Joe Atkinson Defender

Joe started out as a trainee at Chesterfield but was signed by Ilkeston Town at the start of 2001-02 season. A left sided player Joe has developed into a confident performer who was one of the successes of last season.

Mark Lever Defender

Mark is a vastly experience player who spent most of his career at his first professional club Grimsby Town. Also played for Bristol City and Mansfield Town before joining the Robins last season and was instrumental in the teams run of good form. A rock at the back.

Danny Holyoak Defender

Danny was signed from King’s Lynn in August 2003. A strong and reliable performer he started his career as a trainee at Mansfield Town.

Tony Brown Defender

In his second spell at Ilkeston after originally joining as a trainee. Was given his chance in the first team after some impressive performances in the reserves and will be looking to gain a regular first team berth this season.

Craig Swinscoe Defender  Craig started his career a trainee at Mansfield Town. He has since played Burton Albion and signed for Ilkeston Town in August 2003.

Michael Sissons Midfielder Michael started his career as a trainee at Mansfield Town and spent six years with the Stags. Injuries greatly restricted his appearances and he was released but Notts County signed him in the close season and the highly rated midfielder joined Ilkeston on loan in August 2003.

Alex Callery Midfielder  Alex started his career as  a trainee at Sheffield Wednesday. He joined Worksop at the start of last season but spent spells on loan at Gainsborough Trinity and Buxton before returning to the Tigers Alex has joined Ilkeston Town on loan in August 2003.

Mark Laws Midfielder Mark started his career as a trainee at Mansfield Town but has since played for Bilborough FC and Eastwood Town. Joined Ilkeston in August 2003.

Steve Coates Midfielder

Steve was recruited 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. Spent sometime last season on loan at Solihull Borough but his now back on top form.

Liam Shirley Midfielder

Liam made one first team appearance for the Robins last season but impressed in the reserves and will be hoping to gain a more regular fist team spot this season.

Jason Westwood Midfielder

Impressed when he was introduced to the first team last season and will be looking to consolidate this season. Jason has also played for Alfreton Town.

Fabian Smith Midfielder

Fabian is a local lad who started out as a trainee at Scunthorpe United. He signed for Ilkeston in August 2003 and looks to be a good prospect.

Christian Stephens Midfielder

Christian is a player who has made his name at local side Greenwood Meadows. He likes to get forward and score goals and should relish the opportunity to prove his ability at an higher level.

Carl Heggs Forward

Carl joined Ilkeston Town in November 2002 from Forest Green Rovers as player coach. Born in Leicester he started his career as a trainee at Doncaster Rovers before playing for Leicester United and Paget Rangers. Made his name at West Bromwich Albion where he played for four years before joining Swansea Town. Carl then moved on to Northampton Town, Rushden and Diamonds, Chester City and Carlisle United. A whole hearted player with an unorthodox style he will always trouble defenders.

Chris Freestone Forward

Born in Nottingham Chris came to prominence after spells with Grimsby Town reserves and Eastwood Town. He eventually joined Arnold where he was spotted by Middlesborough. He spent four years at the Premier ship club before joining Northampton and then Hartlepool. Chris has since had spells at Shrewsbury, Cheltenham Town, Forest Green, Dundalk, Leek Town and King’s Lynn. Chris showed last season that he has not lost his goalscoring touch and will continue to be an asset this season.

Chris Thompson Forward

Chris started his career as a trainee at Ilkeston in 1996. After a promising start he left and has since played for Matlock Town and Arnold Town. Spent last season regaining his confidence in the reserves and will be looking to make the most of his second chance at the New Manor Ground.