North West Counties First Division North Simon Armstrong has left a massive legacy from his time as Ilkley Town first team manager, according to his successor Sam Dexter. Armstrong remains heavily involved with the club off-the-field but has ended his ten-year stint in the dugout which accumulated in their rise into Non League Football for read more→
North West Counties League First Division North Simon Armstrong has stepped down as Ilkley Town manager after ten years to focus on the club’s player development centre and sixth form scholarship programme. His assistant and former player Sam Dexter has stepped up to become the club’s new manager, with Dave Houlston as his assistant. Armstrong’s read more→
North West Counties League First Division North Simon Armstrong admits if Ilkley Town win at promotion-chasing Golcar United tomorrow then it would rank as an upset. The clash is Ilkley’s second toughest battle so far in Non League Football behind the opening day clash with leaders Bury AFC and Armstrong is well-aware the odds are read more→
North West Counties League First Division North Round-Up Ilkley Town grabbed the local bragging rights in the derby clash with Steeton as Simon Armstrong’s men triumphed with a 3-1 victory. George Gomersal netted twice for Ilkley Town, with Tom Smith chipping in with one goal. Gomersal flicked on Kevin Gonzalez’s fine cross to place Ilkley in read more→
North West Counties West League First Division North Roy Mason says the clash between Ilkley Town and Steeton highlights the meteoric rise both clubs have enjoyed in recent years. Mason takes his Steeton side across West Yorkshire to play Simon Armstrong’s Ilkley tonight at the Ben Rhydding Sports Club for the first competitive fixture between the clubs. read more→
North West Counties League First Division North Simon Armstrong admits experience is the missing ingredient from his Ilkley Town squad. Although Ilkley have had a steady start to life in their first season in Non League Football, Armstrong believes his side could benefit a lot from a couple of players with experience. “We have got read more→
NWCL First Division North Round-Up Simon Armstrong’s Ilkley Town won again after coming behind to win 3-2 at South Liverpool. Ilkley were trailing at the break to Owen Hough’s goal but the tide turned quickly on the hour mark. Mccauley Smith equalised and goals from Darren Munday and Thomas Smith put Ilkley in full control read more→
North West Counties League First Division North Simon Armstrong was confident Ilkley Town were on the brink of securing their first victory as a Non League club after opening the campaign with five consecutive defeats. Ilkley broke their duck in sensational fashion with the 6-0 demolition of Darwen on Saturday. Ilkley had been unlucky in read more→
Season Preview North West Counties Division One North Ilkley Town Ilkley Town have made it to the Non League stage after several years of hard work. Their Ben Rhydding Sports Club home has a 3G pitch and facilities fit for Step 6. The 2021/22 campaign is a historic year and a journey of discovery for read more→
Simon Armstrong is pleased with how his Ilkley Town squad is shaping up with just eight days to go until their historic Non League debut. “95%” of last season’s squad are staying for Ilkley’s opening gambit in the semi-professional football which begins with the dream visit of giants Bury AFC for the North West Counties read more→