Pilkington joins Ilkeston as goalkeeper coach

HATTERS: Town stopper Kevin Pilkington has been named goalkeeping coach at Evo-Stik League Northern Premier First Division South side Ilkeston FC.

The 36-year-old will work on a regular basis with the keepers at all levels and Ilkeston manager Kevin Wilson said: “He has a huge amount of knowledge and experience to pass on.

“Kevin spent six years with Manchester United at the start of his career, working with the likes of Peter Schmeichel, and bringing him here is a great move for the lads.”