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Ilkeston Town 1-0 Mickleover: Sports are left feeling sick as Tom Cursons strikes late

STRIKER Tom Cursons secured the victory for high-flying Ilkeston Town against Mickleover to aid their promotion bid but admitted that his goal “was not the prettiest”.
Ilkeston Town

By Rod Malcolm

ILKESTON TOWN 1
MICKLEOVER 0
STRIKER Tom Cursons secured the victory for high-flying Ilkeston Town against Mickleover to aid their promotion bid but admitted that his goal “was not the prettiest”.
However, it was a joy for the home fans who waited 88 minutes to see their side overcome local rivals Mickleover in a match hampered by the wind.
Colin Daniel’s free-kick proved too hot to handle even for keeper Yusef Mersin, who was the visitors’ best player.
In nipped Cursons to claim his 16th league goal.
“The right time, the right place, I call it,” added Cursons, 23, who is do...

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