Market Drayton Town FC vs Ilkeston Town FC

Market Drayton Town FC vs Ilkeston Town FC

MARKET DRAYTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Ground : Greenfields Sports Ground, Greenfields Lane, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SL Tel : 07435 960650 E-mail : secretaryMDTFC@hotmail.com (company no. 07362001)

Chairman : Mick Murphy Treasurer : John Kirkham Secretary : Darren Beech Club Safety Officer : Mark Parton Press/Media : Cameron Hignett Manager : Dan Stevens Assistant Manager : Steve Chamberlain Assistant Manager : Richard Brown GK Coach : Chris Worrall Physio : Jess Sayers Directors Brian Garratt, Frank Hodgkiss, Pauline Hodgkiss, Clive Jones

Associate Member of The FA | Member of Shropshire FA

Good Afternoon and welcome to the Greenfields Sports Arena for Todays Fixture verses Ilkeston Town FC. We welcome all their officials, players and supporters and hope you have an enjoyable stay here in Shropshire.

As we all know, Football isn’t that clear-cut and simple, and many factors can contribute to results. We have been unfortunate with injuries to key personal and played some good sides in the first few weeks of the season. But results don’t lie, and we are struggling to get a settled side with enough quality to play at this level of the game. I expect the squad will look very different in a few weeks’ time.

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Let’s all get behind the club management and hopefully climb the table.

Please feel free to talk to myself on match days about any aspect of the club, on or off the pitch.

Thanks for your attendance,

Mick Murphy Market Drayton Town FC Chairman.

Historically, football in Market Drayton has roots which go well back to 1893.

Records show that the main game that season was against Blackburn Rovers and other games were played against Shrewsbury, Wellington and Oswestry. Drayton must have been a town of some repute as three teams were operating in the town up to the end of 1930s! The Town team was called the Nomads and played on the Maer Lane ground which had up to 500 supporters in attendance at most home games.

Just after the war in 1946, the town ran two teams - one in the Shrewsbury and District League, the other in the Market Drayton and District League. The Shrewsbury League players consisted mainly of men from the RAF stations at Tern Hill and Stoke Heath, symbols of the good relations existing between the town and the services which continue to do so. The club officials were encouraged in their efforts by those enthusiasts who match after match supported the team both home and away, and the gates for this period were the envy of every other club in the county. In the season 1952-53 the Town club successfully applied for membership to the Shropshire County League, the County’s senior league. The club finished reasonably well and played in the Challenge Cup Final against Newport Town at the Gay Meadow.

From 1958 to 1962 the club obtained the services of Jack Brown as Manager. He was an ex-amateur international and reasonable success was gained under his guidance, winning the County League Challenge Cup and the Powell Charity Cup in 1960.

Following disbandment in the early 1960s, the present club was formed in 1969 as a factory side named Little Drayton Rangers, and playing in the Crewe Sunday League, but moved on to the Telford Sunday League. The club then moved to the County League playing on Saturdays, and winning the First Division at the first attempt. After several years winning local cup and league trophies, the club moved into the West Midlands League, and swiftly gained promotion to the Premier Division.

At the start of 2003-4, the present committee was formed, and the name was changed, taking up the name of the old town club which had folded many years ago. The following six seasons saw the club improve year on year both on and off the field. In the first season as Market Drayton Town FC, the team finished 7th in the West Midlands Premier Division and won the Shropshire Challenge Cup at the Gay Meadow. The second season (2004/5) saw Drayton achieve runners-up spot to Tipton Town in the League but again won the Shropshire Challenge Cup. The following season (2005/6) Drayton finally gained promotion to the Midland Football Alliance by winning the league (by 18 points) and again won the Shropshire Challenge Cup for a record third year in a row. In 2006/7, Drayton embarked on a new era, playing in the MFA, Shropshire Senior Cup with AFC Telford and Shrewsbury Town, Staffs Senior Cup, FA Cup, Vase Cup and League Cup. After securing status in the MFA by finishing 13th in the first year and then finishing a very close third in 2007/8, Drayton were very much hoping to go one step further and gain promotion from the MFA. After a long hard season in 2008/9 where 56 games were played, Drayton achieved the main aim and were crowned Midland Football Alliance League Champions finishing 8 points ahead of second place Barwell Town. With astonishing statistics: 31 league wins, 24 league clean sheets, 111 league goals scored, 31 league goals conceded and only 5 league defeats, a few Alliance records were broken, and the club went on to win the League and Cup double by defeating Boldmere St Michaels at Walsall’s Bank’s Stadium in the League Cup final 2 – 0, one of only two clubs to ever have that accolade. A great end to a fantastic year for the football club. During that season Drayton also managed to reach the last 16 of the FA Vase but unfortunately lost at Biggleswade Town 4 – 5.Various managers were employed by the club during this time including Jimmy Mullen and Greg Clowes who brought stability to the team.

In December 2014, Town appointed Martyn Davies as player manager with Steve McCormick as his assistant. Martyn is a club stalwart who has scored almost 300 goals in his time as a player for the club. Having staved off relegation in 2014-15, 2015/16, was Martyn’s first full year as manager and he led the team to their best ever league performance by finishing in 11th position and for a while were thereabouts in the play-off places. The last three seasons have seen the club at the wrong end of the table but have still maintained their place in the National League System despite a low budget. Martyn decided to resign at the end of the 2018/19 season to spend more time with his family and Chairman Mick Murphy decided to appoint another club stalwart, Steve McCormick as manager assisted by Nick Roberts and Coach John Timmiss.

Having achieved just 1 win from the first 10 league games, The chairman decided to remove Steve from managerial duties. Coach John Timmiss also departed.

Martyn Davies was persuaded by the Chairman to return to the club and try to help maintain the clubs status at Step 4. Martyn then stepped down to allow Dan Stevens to take the Reighns. The outbreak of Coved 19 curtailed the season in March and we now go into year 11 at Step 4. Dan will embark on his first full season as manager hoping to build on the stability he bought to the club towards the end of last season.

Market Drayton are known to be one of the friendliest clubs in the league with great hospitality. It is likely we will be moving to a new ground in the 2022-23 season which should take us forward, especially off the pitch

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Welcome to today's opponents

Ilkeston Town FC Founded - 2017

www.ilkestontownfc.co.uk

Ilkeston Town FC was formed in July 2017 following the liquidation of the former Club Ilkeston FC. Subsequently, local businessman Alan Hardy, rescued the Club from extinction with only a matter of days to complete the acquisition and restore football at The New Manor Ground.

In the coming weeks, the Chairman committed to revitalising the Club.

Significant monies and resources were spent upgrading facilities, recruiting staff, registering the business and utilities, establishing banking provisions. It was very much starting from scratch. Steve Chettle, former Nottingham Forest defender and local boy, was appointed Manager after a spell at Nuneaton Town. Ian Deakin, another local lad, joined as Assistant Manager and offered a wealth of local knowledge, as well as a very impressive playing CV. Thereafter, the huge challenge was set of assembling a squad of players that would be ready to start the season in a matter of three weeks.

With the 2017/18 season very much a success, the Club had experienced many highs and lows already. Finishing Runners-Up in the Total Motion Midland Football League Division One the club established an identity and brand of football that has earned them widespread acclaim. Audiences of 600-800 per game attracted much interest from local media and the non-league programme nationwide.

In the 2018/19 Ilkeston Town FC continued their quest to climb back up the pyramid as members of the Total Motion Midland Football League Premier Division. Despite manager Steve Chettle leaving to work full-time with Notts County and his successor Martin McIntosh leaving after only a few months Ilkeston managed to maintain their position at the top of the table. New Manager Lee Fowler strove to keep Ilkeston on top, which he did until the last week of the season of the season when rivals Walsall Wood beat Ilkeston at the New Manor Ground 4-0 to lead the Robins on goal difference. Memorably Lee Fowler made brave changes and Ilkeston went on win their last two away 7-0 and 8-1 to win the League title on goal difference.

With being promoted to the Northern Premier League the club organised a host of new signings and ex-player Mark Clifford came in as Head Coach, before going on to become the clubs new owner after striking a deal with Alan Hardy. Mark and his investors have consolidated the clubs finances and have exciting plans for the future of the club including a new Academy and numerous major ground improvements. Last season experienced manager Martin Carruthers was recruited as Head Coach after Mark moved upstairs.

Wayne Hallcro joined as his assistant and Kelvin Wilson has joined the team in a coaching capacity.

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2020/21 Ilkeston Town FC Squad

Ross Durrant Goalkeeper Twenty-three year old Ross joined Ilkeston Town for his second spell at the New Manor Ground at the start of the 2019-20 season. He started out at Nottingham Forest before joining Ilkeston FC on loan. He then went on to play for Boston United, North Ferriby United, Alfreton Town and Matlock Town. A very popular player who turned in a number of match winning performances last season.

Richard Stainsby Goalkeeper An experienced keeper who has turned out for numerous clubs including Deeping Rangers and Grantham Town. Richard signed for the Robins at the start of the 2019-20 season after starring for local rivals Dunkirk. A fans favourite Richard has proved to be a very capable back up ‘keeper.

Tom Marshall Defender Twenty-two year old former Derby County Academy and Chesterfield scholar.

Younger brother of former Ilkeston forward Alex Marshall, Tom has quietly made himself a very important part of Ilkeston’s defence. He is equally as comfortable at right back or central defence and was made club captain last season.

Kieran Fenton Defender Kieran a former model and England Youth international joined Ilkeston Town from Quorn last season. He started his career at Nottingham Forest and has since played for Tamworth, Worksop Town, Basford United and Coalville Town. Kieran has proved to be a much improved player who has won over the fans with is assured performances at the back and his excellent distribution.

Billy Bennett Defender Started out at Burton Albion Academy before joining Boston United briefly and then Carlton Town. Has since played for Dunkirk, Basford United and Leicester Road. Billy is a versatile player happy at full back or midfield. Last season injuries and illness have hampered his progress at the New Manor Ground, but he has returned to his best and is proving to be a valuable asset to the club.

Riece Bertram Defender/Midfielder Riece joined Ilkeston town at the start of this season when he signed from Belper Town. He had a brief spell pre season at Ilkeston previously but made his name as a combative midfielder at Basford United and Carlton Town.

Joe Maguire Defender A former Ilkeston legend returned to the New Manor Ground in 2020 and immediately showed his class in Ilkeston’s late season revival. A very popular player who has numbered Nuneaton Borough, Boston United, Buxton and Gainsborough Trinity as former clubs.

Alex Render Defender Alex signed last season from Chesterfield after impressing in a friendly against his former club. In the few appearance he made proved to an assured and composed performer.

Kyle Bryant Defender Kyle has made his name as an attacking wing back. He joined Ilkeston Town from Belper Town at the start of this season who he had had three spells with. Kyle is a well travelled performer who can count Gresley Rovers, Mickleover Sports, Sutton Coldfield Town, Coalville Town and Loughborough Dynamo amongst his former clubs.

Ollie Brown-Hill Defender/Midfielder A former England U18 international Ollie made his name during two spells at Stamford. A very well regarded player Ollie joined Ilkeston at the start of this season and numbers Oadby Town, Barwell, Rushden and Diamonds and Corby Town amongst his former clubs.

James Reid Midfielder Now in his second spell at the New Manor Ground the popular James started his career at his hometown club Nottingham Forest. He made one substitute appearance at the City Ground before joining Rushden and Diamonds on loan. He then had a short spell at Lincoln City but then had spells at Hinkley United and AFC Telford before his first stint at Ilkeston. After four years he joined Nuneaton Town before playing for Gainsborough Trinity. He then had three highly successful seasons at Basford United.

Joe Brothwell Midfielder Joe joined Ilkeston at the start of this season from Quorn. A Nottingham born and educated player he has also played for Arnold Town, Basford United, Carlton Town, Nuneaton Town and Gresley Rovers. Works at Notts County as a coach.

Jacob Wright Midfielder Signed from Quorn at the start of this season Jacob re-joined former Manager Martin Carruthers at the New Manor Ground A combative midfielder Jacob first made his mark at Quorn in 2014 but has also played for Coleshill Town.

James Cullingworth Midfielder James returned to Ilkeston last season for his third spell at the New Manor Ground after time in Australia and with numerous local non-league clubs. Gave the Robins assurance and stability in midfield before the season was curtailed early.

Mason Lee Midfielder 19 year old Mason joined Ilkeston Town at the start of last season. He started his career at Walesby Juniors before joining Chesterfield and then Mansfield Town. He also had short spells at Holwell Sports and Staveley MW. After joining Wisbech Town last season on loan Mason has returned to the New Manor Ground looking to gain a regular starting place.

Alex Troke Midfielder A central midfielder Nottingham born Alex joined Ilkeston from Bedworth Town at the start of this season. He started his career as a trainee at Notts County and made the bench before joining Eastwood Town. He then had a year at Grantham Town two at Carlton Town before joining Coalville Town where he was elected as ‘Player of the Year’.

He had a brief spell at Shepshed Dynamo before spending three years at Bedworth United.

Joe Wilson Midfielder A young and promising midfielder Joe made one appearance as a substitute after joining Ilkeston Town from Loughborough Dynamo last season. Looks to be a confident and industrious player.

Ricco Spencer Midfielder A young and promising Nottingham FC recruit who last season made a single unused appearance on the bench.

Nat Watson Attacker Nat joined Ilkeston at the start of the 2020-21 season. He started out at Quorn and Loughborough Dynamos before making his name as a prolific marksman at Coalville Town. Three years later in 2018 his goalscoring exploits tempted Basford United to make Nat their record signing. Nat should add potency to the Robins strike force.

Zak Goodson Attacker A young but prolific striker Zak joined Ilkeston from Basford United at the start of this season. He started his career at Derby County Academy but moved to Long Eaton United where his goalscoring exploits earned him a move to Basford United. Last season Zak had a successful loan spell at Newark Flowserve.

Kole Lambert Attacker Kole started his career in the academies of Nottingham Forest and Notts County. After joining Basford United he was spotted by Norwich City whom he signed for in January 2019. He joined Ilkeston In November 2019 and after a slow start staring to hit the back of the net and win over the Ilkeston fans.

Alyeal Dill Attacker An exciting and lively young forward scored in the friendly against Chesterfield last season and impressed going onto make a number of substitute appearances. A Bermudan youth international.

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Security Agricultural Sports Ground Domestic and Pipeline Contractors to the construction industry.

Ground maintenance and landscape service also provided

The other great ‘Town’ in Market Drayton Daniel Derrington, opened The Town House Restaurant in February 2018, having previously run a restaurant in France since 2011.

“We want to sell food you can’t do at home, I’m not the only one who can make this, but I’m the only one doing it in the area – you have to travel to Shrewsbury or Nantwich otherwise.” Originally from Halifax, Daniel has been a chef for 18 years.

The Town House serves modern British food but with a twist – such as Braised duck leg ‘Kiev’, black pudding, burnt leeks, duck butter and chip shop curry sauce. Everything is handmade including bread, yoghurts and chutneys and wherever possible local suppliers are being used such as Joules Brewery and Buttercross Farm.

Tel: 01630 657344

36 Cheshire St, Market Drayton TF9 1PF

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Market Drayton Town FC Player Profiles Connor Russo: Ex Stoke City player returned to the club after playing in the USA. Right Back or Wing Back. Now Team Captain.

Zak Hill: Physical Centre Half joined the club from Rocester in 2018.

Sam Agius: - Sam spent last season on loan from Shrewsbury Town. Sam has signed permanently for this season following leaving Shrewsbury at the end of the season. Sam is a very talented young goalkeeper who will be looking to kick on and further develop at this level this season.

Lucas Green-Birch: Talented box to box midfield player joined from Port Vale FC. Aaron Simms: Aaron is an experienced centre-back who can also play in the holding midfield role. He was most recently playing at Haughmond.

James Tindell-Bennett: Strong running athlete who can play a number of roles within the team George Carpenter: George is another player who has made the step up this year after playing at Haughmond. He is an experienced right-back despite his age, who we have been chasing all pre season. His previous clubs include Ellesmere and Haughmond.

Andre James: A tremendous talent and is a real handful for any defence. If he can stay fit, will score plenty of goals.

Connor Hughes: Now in his second full season for the club. A quick centre half who reads the game very well.

Joe Parry: Joe is a talented centre-midfielder who has recently joined from Haughmond. He chips in with a good amount of goals from this position.

Tom Clare: Tom signed for the club following returning from university in Scotland. He is predominantly a centre-back but can also play at right-back.

Jordan Davies: Jordan is a young wide player with a lot of talent and possesses pace and power. He was playing for Haughmond last season before injury ended his season prematurely. He's also played for St Martins.

Cian Barnsley: Cian joined us late in pre-season. He is a centre-forward who is a good finisher. He will look to cause defenders a lot of problems this season.

Roeland Jager: Roeland signed during pre-season after moving over from Holland. Roeland is a holding-midfielder who is a very experienced futsal player who has took to adapting and developing at this level well.

Callum Griffiths: Callum is a young lad who was involved in the squad at Wisbech and Carlton at the back end of last season. He is a promising centre-forward who can also play as a number 10. He will be one of the players to watch this season.

Mike O'Toole: Mike is another player who was around the squad towards the end of last season. Mike is a good centre-forward who can hold up the ball and link play, he will be looking to kick on and develop further this season.

Adam Catalano: Adam is a young right-back who joined at the start of pre season and adds good depth to the squad.

Matt Jones: Matt recently signed for the club and is a strong full-back who has good understanding of the game and has been a consistent performer in the lower levels of English football.

Sean Jones: Sean is an experienced right-back who can also play as a centre-back who had a previous spell at the club a few years ago. He most recently played for Oswestry Town.

Sam Leyland: Sam is a young pacy, tricky winger who has the ability to beat his man. He's got a lot of potential at this level. Sam has previously been on the books of Port Vale and Stafford Rangers.

Declan Arber: Declan joined the club on the 11th hour before the season starts. He is a centre-forward who has represented English Schoolboys at U18's level.

Jamie Hands: Defensive Midfielder now in his second season at the club.

Callum Greybrook: Right sided midfield player looking to gain a regular starting place this season.

Brendan Price: Left sided player who gives balance to the team.

Mike O'Reilly: Talented player who can play a variety of roles. Matchwinner on his day.

James O'Reilly: Older brother of Mike, experienced centre half who never lets the team down on and off the pitch.

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Last weekends Results

Midweek Results

Today's Fixtures

Table correct as of 07/10/2020

Market Drayton FC Fixtures 2020/21

Fixtures are all subject to change

Next at Home Loughborough Dynamo FC Monday 19th October 2020

Kickoff - 7:45pm The Pitching In Northern Premier South/East Division

Next On The Road Kidsgrove Athletic FC Tuesday 13th October 2020

Kickoff - 7:45pm The Autonet Insurance Stadium, Hollinwood Road, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, ST7 1DQ

The Pitching In Northern Premier South/East Division

Sam Agius Connor Russo Zak Hill Lucas Green-Birch Andre James Connor Hughes James O’Reilly Mike O’Reilly Callum Griffiths George Carpenter Arron Simms Callum Bennett Sam Leyland Declan Arber Jamie Hands Callum Greybrook Cian Barnsley Adam Catalano Jordan Davies Mike O Toole Joe Parry Brendan Price Sean Jones Matt Jones

Ross Durrant Charlie Murzano Mitchell Tait Jack Thomas Joe Maguire Kieran Fenton Zak Goodson Ollie Brown-Hill Alex Troke Nat Watson James Reid Mason Lee Riece Bertram Ayeal Dill James Cullingworth Alex Render

MANAGER Dan Stevens

MANAGER Martin Carruthers Ref: Mark Pearson Ref Assistant: Justice Abaka-Jacobs Ref Assistant:James Scerri