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Deakin backs keeper Yates after error

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
29 September 2024

By Rod Malcolm

NPL PREMIER
ILKESTON TOWN 2
ASHTON UNITED 2
MANAGER Ian Deakin was full of support for his keeper after a rare error gave promotion rivals Ashton a way back into this enthralling game.
It cropped up with Ilkeston two goals ahead and looking forward to a half-time cuppa. Goalie Matt Yates came out through a crowd of players, only for the ball to roll out of the penalty area.
Striker Jason Gilchrist gently eased it into the net, leaving home boss Deakin, a fellow member of the goalkeepers’ union, to back his man.“I’ve been there, I know what it&#...

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