Northern Premier League

STOPPER YATES IS ROBINS’ SAVIOUR

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
1 October 2023

NPL PREMIER
By Rod Malcolm

ILKESTON TOWN 1
Cox 49

BAMBER BRIDGE 0

LUKE WHO’S TALKING: Ilkeston’s Luke Cox celebrates with team-mates after scoring their winner and, inset top, Bamber Bridge launch an attack and sit dejected, inset bottom
PICTURE: Tony King

KEEPER Matt Yates was the Ilkeston hero on a day when his manager heaped praise on their opponents.
The tribute came as the Derbyshire side withstood an onslaught from Bamber Bridge, prompting Ilkeston boss Ian Deakin to say: “They were the better side and I am respectful enough to say that.
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