Post by Natty on May 13, 2009 15:54:18 GMT -1
DERBY County are closing in on a deal to sign Ilkeston Town midfielder Ben Pringle, who played a key role in the Robins' promotion to the Conference North.
The 20-year-old former West Bromwich trainee currently lives in the North-East and made a 350-mile round trip for home games at the New Manor Ground.
No fee has been fixed but a deal is understood to be on the cards in the next few days.
Former Ilkeston manager David Holdsworth brought Pringle to the club in the summer and he became a key part of the UniBond Premier side's success.
When Holdsworth joined Mansfield Town, the squad was taken over by senior players and coaches Paul Hurst and Rob Scott, who guided the club to promotion but are still waiting to learn whether they will be at the New Manor Ground next season.
Other clubs have expressed an interest in appointing the pair and Hurst said: "People are always interested in players who are successful. Chairmen will be interested in managers who have enjoyed success."
The 20-year-old former West Bromwich trainee currently lives in the North-East and made a 350-mile round trip for home games at the New Manor Ground.
No fee has been fixed but a deal is understood to be on the cards in the next few days.
Former Ilkeston manager David Holdsworth brought Pringle to the club in the summer and he became a key part of the UniBond Premier side's success.
When Holdsworth joined Mansfield Town, the squad was taken over by senior players and coaches Paul Hurst and Rob Scott, who guided the club to promotion but are still waiting to learn whether they will be at the New Manor Ground next season.
Other clubs have expressed an interest in appointing the pair and Hurst said: "People are always interested in players who are successful. Chairmen will be interested in managers who have enjoyed success."
