Ahead of tomorrow’s open training session, and following discussions with manager Ryan Hindley, Ilkeston Town FC can confirm a number of changes to the first-team squad, alongside an update on the group moving forward.
The following players have departed the club:
* Sam Wilson – Joined Long Eaton United
* Lynden Joyce – Joined Clipstone FC
* Elwalid Elhaghany – Joined Grantham Town
* Theo Robinson – Joined Matlock Town
* Noah Simmons – Joined Long Eaton United
* Logan Green – Joined Selston FC
* Daniel Adiefeh – Joined Basford United
* Sonnie Davis – Returned to Bedford Town
* Luke Matykiewicz – Returned to Leeds United
* Jesse Omoregbee – Returned to Boston United
Everyone at Ilkeston Town would like to thank the departing players for their efforts during their time with the Robins and wish them every success for the future.
Ryan Hindley and his management team have continued to shape the squad as they look to move the club up the Northern Premier League table.
The current first-team squad is as follows:
* Jason Alexander
* Cashmere Rowe
* Pharrell Johnson
* Luke Cox
* Jack Thompson
* Will Grewal-Pollard
* Colin Daniel
* Cherif Baba Yaya (on loan from Nottingham Forest)
* Sam Newell
* Jay Glover
* Cohen Lee (on loan from Rotherham United, with his loan extended by three months)
* Terry Hawkridge
* Ashley Hunter
* Jevin Seaton
* Anthony Dwyer
* Dylan Reason
* Mckeal Abdullah
* Gunner Elliott (on loan from Chesterfield)
* Tom Jennings
* L'varn Brandy
While the squad is taking shape, the manager has indicated that there could still be further additions over the coming weeks.
Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s open training session, Ryan Hindley shared his thoughts on the squad’s development and the opportunity to meet supporters.
“The squad that we believe is right to get us out of this battle is coming to fruition. We’re really, really happy with the players that we’ve added to the group.
“There will potentially be one or two more over the coming weeks, but myself, JJ and Rich believe that this is the group to get us out of this league position and climbing the table.
“The sessions in training this week have been absolutely exceptional, and we look forward to our open session tomorrow in front of our fantastic supporters, where they’ll get to meet and greet the players and get to know them a little bit more.
“I’ll be answering questions on what I see for the future, along with the chairman.
“I’m just so excited to be able to talk to the supporters, showcase the players and get to know the supporters, and vice versa. We go together as a group and, as the slogan says, one town, one club.”
Supporters are invited to attend tomorrow’s open training session at the Microlise New Manor Ground, offering the opportunity to watch the team train, meet Ryan Hindley and the players, and put questions to both the manager and chairman via an open floor Q&A in the bar afterwards.
The session provides an opportunity for supporters to hear directly from those leading the club, learn more about the plans moving forward and build a stronger connection with the first-team group.
With the squad continuing to take shape, the focus is firmly on working together, improving results and moving up the table.