Maggie Throup, Prospective MP for Erewash and Work & Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan-Smith visted The New Manor Ground, home of Ilkeston FC. During their visit they heard about the success of the Football Academy and the apprenticeship scheme run by the Club.
Maggie Throup said: "The Club is a great asset to our town and I am committed to helping it to succeed in the future. It was really interesting to learn about the both the academy scheme and the apprenticeship programme."