Ilkeston postpone 4G plans

Club owner Mark Clifford confirmed the news in a statement on the club’s website, and they follow the lead of Mickleover Sports, who themselves recently revealed their plans for an artificial pitch were on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clifford said: “The main factor in this decision is clearly the unavailability at present of contractors and suppliers due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

“Without clear guidelines as to when work could commence, along with the clubs strong ambitions and expectations for next season, we felt it was vital that after securing the clubs future off the pitch that we now focus on progressing on it.


“We are adamant that the club should be fully prepared for the season ahead and simply will not allow any of Martin’s plans or the clubs pre season preparations to be hampered by any self inflicted delays or uncertainty.

“All at the club strongly feel this is a sensible approach and that the decision has been made at the correct time.

“We would like to strongly reiterate that this is a 12 month delay only with planning permission already granted.
There is a complete frustration felt by us all at the club.”

Clifford also confirmed that the current grass pitch is receiving a full refurbishment in time for the new season, as well as other works around the stadium.

Having already unveiled their playing kits for the new season, they are also close to making announcements regarding existing and new players.