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Seen both and my initial thoughts are that nobody has disappointed. For the first time in at least 5 seasons we have a group of players prepared to support one another and do the ugly stuff. Early days of course but allied to a bit of quality I am cautiously optimistic.
Of the new lads 2 or 3 particularly stand out.
Fitzsimons looks and acts like a proper keeper- even when he has little to do as in the Donny game he keeps his concentration and is sharp when needed. Chapman is decent and did little wrong against Hull but has a tendency to switch off. Fitzsimons to start with Chapman as strong back up. Both significant upgrades on Watson and the gaggle of loanees.
Kouogan looks good, strong competitive and a bit of pace. Not afraid of the ball and can hit a decent long pass. First choice centre back on what he has shown so far. Evan’s looks decent but Boyce also looking much better with a bit of pace next to him. Toss up with those 2 who partners Kouogan.
Kelly and Denton both energetic and consistent at left back.
In midfield Clunan looks a quality player. If he had gone full time sooner would have made 2 or 3 levels higher than this. Constantly talking to team mates and organising things. Will be surprised if he is not made captain. Also “works” the ref which is something we have not had since Dawson. Scales shows some nice touches and his first inclination is forward which I like.
Up front Whitehall is a proper centre forward – defenders and opposition fans will hate him. He is no Torpey but from the same mould and should be really effective at this level. Probably won’t get as many goals as we would like but will occupy centre backs all game and leave gaps for others. Elliot will probably have to play second fiddle in a 4-3-3 but is looking fitter and livelier than last season and should be able to take advantage of defenders for 20/30 minutes once Whitehall has softened them up.
Robert’s has plenty of skill and class. Will either be player of the season or take Hallam’s spot on the physios table. Would be nowhere near this level if it was not for his injury record.
Laws shows promise but won’t get in ahead of a fit Roberts.
Of the existing players Ogle will play when fit. Shrimpton looks ready to step up a level this season as does Wilson and I expect both will feature heavily.
Butterfield has obvious class but not sure he fits with Dean’s approach and tactics which seems to be poor man’s Klopp.
Beeston might cope with that but probably needs to pick his position and stick to it.
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Not enough players left due to red cards and injuries. More common in South America but I vaguely remember it happening here.
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4-3-3 pretty much as at Gainsborough and Ilkeston so seems this is Jimmy’s go to formation.
Whole team worked very hard at closing down a Hull side that take playing out from the back to extremes.
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The fog game was against Hartlepool.
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If Hilton had paid Swann’s price for land and stadium and sold every 1899 club membership he would still be out by a 7 figure sum.
You have made your point you don’t like Hilton but at least try and justify it with facts instead of bullshit.
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I think it was on Twitter – National League Saturday games will be available to international punters (or VPN users) but NLN & NLS will not. Shame but cannot expect much else at the level we are at now.
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No they will be on http://www.nationalleaguetv.com
I think you will be able to get the evening games and Bank Holiday games but not the Saturday 15:00 games except International break weekends.
They show National League Saturday 15:00 games for international subscribers but seems they are not going to do this for NLN & NLS.
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Choosing which media he engages with and ignoring the mainstream media.
Who does he think he is? A Tory Prime Minister?
Just for info our last Chairman banned the local paper for years.
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I don’t know who owns the Ilkeston ground but according to supporters it was in a poor state and the club had significant debts when Hilton stepped in to rescue them. Their words not mine. They became debt free, improved the ground, installed a top end 4g pitch and managed a couple of promotions under his ownership of the club.
Same again please Mr Hilton – except the 4g pitch needs to be at a training facility if we are to return to the EFL.
The Ilkeston folk don’t seem to mind that he changed his name or briefly worked as a debt collector.
There is a genuine and obvious warmth from their fans towards their previous owner. Mind you if our previous owner was to visit us many fans would like to shake him warmly by the throat.
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It never ceases to amaze me the level of arrogance by those who tell others how to behave towards a subject which they have demonstrated they know nothing about.
The irony is staggering from the only person on the forum that knows the truth about the “devil”.
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