April 1999
Cobblers Comments
From the Cobbler's Last at 23:47:30 Friday April 30 99
Seen the goals on TV tonight and how the ref and linesman (let's not give him the term assistant referee because he did not assist the referee, he just ran up the line!)did not see the handball I cannot comprehend. Was it a fix? You have to wonder... and it must happen... when you see a ref perform like that you have to consider whether he was bent? Atkins is so hated by refs that you have to wonder if they are going to get their own back on him. On reflection, last night's result might not be as bad as we thought. Bournemouth need to beat York to keep Wigan at bay. Gutless Stoke still have an outside chance and they play at Oldham in midweek. 'Lose everything' alias Blackpool now have less goals scored than us and if they carry on the way they are going they may just drop on 52 points. This means they can save themselves with a point or three at Wycombe tomorrow. York have two tough games including Man City away. Lets hope Bournemouth beat York and leave Wigan interested enough in the play-offs when they play Burnley and Wycombe. Its all interesting and definitely not over yet. Even a Lincoln win at Col U wouldn't go amiss as we want them interested for their final match at home to Wycombe. Good results tomorrow are a must. A win a Chesterfield essential. UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!!! By the way Mathias's comments were a disgrace and I hope his team of cheating journeymen fail in the end as losing finalists at Wembley, they too can have the curse of the losing team. UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 23:5:58 Friday April 30 99
Wazzat? Voting down on last month and we finish in 4th? Oh well...
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 22:54:6 Friday April 30 99
What time is everyone departing on Monday ? Is there a meeting place / boozer in / around Chesterfield where all will meet for a good old COBBLERS party !!!....If there is such a place please leave detail on this page !!!!!!!!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>COME ON COBBLERS
UPFORITCOBBLER at 22:50:3 Friday April 30 99
GAS - considering the tension found between SCUMSTERFIELD and COBBLERS supporters I would doubt that many COBBLERS will be visiting the social club at the ground. I personally have a grudge to bear with the SPIRESHITES as a couple of friends and I took a soundish slap the last time we were there. I truly hope that there will be no repeat of the violent scenes that we have witnessed there in the past however, I am also concerned that the tension of the day considering what is involved , and of course the history of this fixture could create quite a volatile atmosphere. As for SCUMSTERFIELD allowing the COBBLERS into the wooden stand - NO WAY
Clarrie at 22:39:34 Friday April 30 99
Delighted to read comments tonight from like minded people.How can we have such a talented player as Colin Hill and not be using him as a permanent fixture,if not captain, the players visibly gain strength from his presence.Did anyone else notice that poor Ali Gibb had been given instructions from above,not to run the wing? He looked thoroughly miserable in his role and was obviously playing to orders as was Francis - stay on your line and don't use your initiative, just follow orders! Most confusing to me as season ticket holder for the first year is how do we have such talented players as Hope and Warner not playing? What have they done wrong ? Shown too much talent?
Northampton Gas at 21:49:13 Friday April 30 99
I'll take back my comment about you being in trouble. On saturday, Oldham are at Walsall and I cannot see them getting anything there. Wycombe are home to Blackpool, who are very inconsistent, they - Wycombe - may have difficulty getting all three points. Therefore before your match at Chesterfield, your fate is in your own hands, a position you have not been in for a long time. Chesterfield have a very good defence, but not so good attack. We played then 10 days ago at Saltergate and came away with a 0-0 draw. In view of the foul weather that evening they allowed the Gas supporters into the stand and this created a very good atmosphere in the wooden stand with a tin roof. As far as drinks there are concerned, we drank in their social club at the ground with no problems. Come on Cobblers, get your finger out and get the last six points available. Before the Gas game on Tuesday against Millwall we had never won two league games on the trot this season, I then predicted we would win the last four, well onlt two now to go. Anything is possible, it is now up to the team and YOU the supporters. BEST OF LUCK.
UPFORITCOBBLER at 21:16:39 Friday April 30 99
SPIRESHITES ARE Y RAEDY FOR US ?
Chairboy at 21:16:34 Friday April 30 99
Your goin down, we're stayin up. Once we've beaten Blackpool tomorrow we'll have left you behind. Enjoy div 3. You beat us, but our team played soooo shite vs you. I don't think your team has that much creativity except for that big bloke who takes long throws. I quite like your ground, but you must go down and we must stay up. sorry
enjoy div 3 and come back up next year.
Pendragon at 19:34:59 Friday April 30 99
Post your feelings on the Wigan site ....http://www.btinternet.com/~jon.sanders/ they seem to think that the ref. was on our side! Plus they outsang us! I,m still fuming about their apology for a managers' comments. GOOD LUCK ON MONDAY COBBLERS. p.s. good 'phone call about Steve Howard on radio N'pton 'phone-in. He may not have scored YET but everyting else is going fine. A good honest player who, when his finishing is perfected, will be devastating.
NOT CHRIS O'DONNELL at 16:20:28 Friday April 30 99
I BELIEVE I KNOW A FOOTBALLER WHO IS REVERED IN NORTHAMPTON-SEE 4-4-2
SURVEY ON WORST PLAYERS IN LIVIVG MEMORY!
WOULD ANYBODY LIKE TO BRIEF ME ON THE 45 MINUTE DISASTER IN WHICH CHRIS HAD THE LEAD ROLE?I BELIEVE THE YEAR WAS 1988
MANY THANKS
KEIRAN O'DONNELL(COUSIN & BETTER FOOTBALLER BY FAR!!!!!)
Roger ,Brixworth at 15:49:22 Friday April 30 99
Gutted that I could not get to Sixfields for last night's six goal thriller,here's my strenghts and weakness analysis of the Cobblers prior to the final run in:
STRENGTHS
-Steve Howey will be well fired up for the Burnley game, he will get almighty stick from he Turf Moorites,he is about as popular with them as Paul Ince is at West Ham.
-Burnley and Chesterfield might both have nothing to play for by the time we play them.
-We have managed one game pressure situations well in the past.
-The travelling support at Saltergate will be fired up.
WEAKNESSES
- Atko-his complacency,bloody mindedness, and his inability to provide us with any semblance of a decent midfild over the last 4 years.
-Lack of a decent keeper,Turley and Francis make that scouse git Billy Stewart look like a world beater.
-Weak defence,why is colin Hill never in the starting line up,apart from the fact that Atkins hates his guts.
-Pete Smith-his inane remarks on the mike more than likely will lead to a pitch invasion at the Burnley game,and then we will not be able to replay the game because of the 653 local junior cup finals that are still pending to be played at Sixfields,all of which obviously take priority to the Cobblers.
The Big Banana at 15:46:41 Friday April 30 99
Cheers, Barnsley Chairboy...
Ray at 15:43:54 Friday April 30 99
If you get the chance catch Sky Sports News today, they have all the goals and the missed penalty.
SBJ at 15:22:25 Friday April 30 99
Thanks Hartwell; shame about modern technology sometimes! Sky Sportsdesk down the pub on Monday for me then. Tomorrow, because I can’t bear the idea of sitting idle while the other relegation struggler scores come in, I’m off to watch Woody at Brentford vs. Exeter. If Brentford win and Scunthorpe lose, Woody comes back up to play against us (hopefully!) next season. It’ll be nice to see the boy in action again, tho I’m not one of these who wishes he’d never left us - but don’t let me open that goalkeeper debate again!
The Big Banana at 15:14:34 Friday April 30 99
It's a quick one - I'm off home for the weekend at four.... Anyone know any decent pubs around Chesterfield???
Anonymous at 14:50:1 Friday April 30 99
Is this ganja bloke for real?
Real or not keep it up mate, I'm killing myself.
Hartwell Cobbler at 14:39:16 Friday April 30 99
SBJ - no I don't think you'll get Northants Radio outside this area because it broadcasts on the FM band, which while providing greater clarity and sound quality does not have the "travelling power" of the old "steam" MW band. From today's D Telegraph:"He's never down in front of the players. He's enthusiastic. Everyone gets on well with him and no-one has a bad word to say about him. He listens to players. He's a player's manager. He's on their wavelength...he likes players to go out and play...just tells them to get on with it and show me what you can do." - Hill on Atkins ?!!!! Actually its Shearer on Keegan. The words cheese and chalk come to mind...
The Barnsley Chairboy at 13:58:6 Friday April 30 99
Someone asked about Wycombe's remaining fixtures.
Blackpool at home on Saturday
Wigan (home) and Lincoln (away) for the final match.
Ralph at 13:34:20 Friday April 30 99
Yes Pendragon, their sub could have quite easily have been sent off too. He clattered Gibb and got booked and a little later kicked the ball away for which the referee spoke to him but never booked him. Strange as he previously booked two of their players for doing just that. Mathias is probably making his excuses now for failing to take his expensive misfits into the play-offs. I guess he'll be for the chop then!
Ralph at 13:28:48 Friday April 30 99
Should I have said allegedly Ray?
Ralph at 13:27:17 Friday April 30 99
Just witnessed a spectacular police chase up Shelley Street and ending in Kingsley Park Terrace. Plain clothes coppers hanging out of the car windows trying to apply the handbrake. They have caught the bloke and are currently stripping the car he was in. Any Copper Cobblers out there that want to fill in the details? Copper Cobblers? Sounds like a relation of Brass Monkeys.
Pendragon at 13:25:1 Friday April 30 99
I can't believe the comments in the Chron from Ray Mathias...we played them off the park with tough but fair football. WE showed the flair (Savage's 2 or 3) whilst they tripped,kicked, pushed and cheated their way to two goals. He has the nerve to compare us to a tough Wimbledon. Andy Roberts summed this up well in the paper. Is there an official Wigan site? I am going to email him with my thoughts (I can only find 2nd rate sites on Yahoo for Wigan). His comments only show that he is a shallow & bitter man.Please post the Wigan site URL if you know it anyone. p.s. Andy C...our penalty was for hand ball not a Parrish dive. You probably mean the sending off....in this case I'm not sure, but they certainly deserved to lose 1 man in the game for the above reasons.
Anon at 12:40:10 Friday April 30 99
Apparently Corrizzin has had his operation and won't play again this season
TRB Mark at 12:35:54 Friday April 30 99
I think the East stand deserve a special mention for their support last night. As the family stand, this is'nt always the most vocal part of the ground but pro rata they were on a par with the rest of the ground last night. (I'm in the North Stand btw). If I was a Wigan fan, I'd be pig sick coming to "struggling " Northampton with about 300 fans, on the fringe of the play-offs, 25,000 seater stadium pending, Wembley cup under the belt and feeling the real passion of 5,000 non glory hunting "southern bed wetters" (Copyright, anyone north of ??)
OK, just seen the goals on Anglia. Savages first was brilliantly taken in the light of the many panicky fluffed chances this year. Wigan's first was about as blatant hand ball as you could possibly get. Howarth virtually caught the ball and the ref (w**ker) stood and watched. Personally, I thought that our penalty was a bit fortunate and the save looked better on telly (although KW did'nt look very confident). Did'nt show the Wigan penalty but to my mind it was a blatant dive after the Wigan cheat had lost the ball. Our second goal was an own goal, no dipute. Savages 3 was brilliant, although he did get a lucky rebound off a Wigan player. Wigan's 3rd was down to poor defending and there seems to be zero communication between the goalie and defence.
Ray at 12:20:53 Friday April 30 99
FOR ALL THOSE GOING TO CHESTERFIELD: A late decision has been made to make this ALL TICKET. The box office is open today and Saturday. Make sure you have a ticket before you travel else you wont get in!
Anon at 10:58:2 Friday April 30 99
Orbital - GIVE IT A REST!!!
ORBITAL Ganja at 10:31:17 Friday April 30 99
UNTIL NEXT TIME PEOPLE CHIME AWAY.
ORBITAL Ganja at 10:30:17 Friday April 30 99
If anyone sees that S+C or the Brunette come on line ask them to scan down to 10.00 this morning. Or if anyone knows them ask them to get online as soon as poss and ring me as sooon as poss.
Particulary you RAY who scans the pages. Cheers
Andy C at 10:21:56 Friday April 30 99
Shame you couldn't hang on for 3-2, still the draw is better for us than for Wigan. Commentary comments suggest Parrish dived for the penalty - was this true? Finally, you lot have identified the best players as Corazzin, Savage, Hill and Warner - am I right in thinking none of these were injured at the time when Atkins blamed the number of injuries for the team's poor form? Not that it proves anything we don't already know.
SBJ at 10:15:44 Friday April 30 99
6 goals in two games, 7 matches unbeaten, great reviews about the players’ performances, and now out of the bottom four (just) - this does not sound like a club that’s going to be relegated. Obviously it’s all ‘down to the wire’ now, but it wouldn’t be the Cobblers if it wasn’t exciting, would it? I had to ‘follow’ last night’s match here in London without commentary (thanks Radio 5) without TV (cheers Sky), without Teletext (no TV) and without Internet (only have that at work). Unbearable tension! Finally got the full story in The Times this morning - their reporter thought the first Wigan goal was scored following a handball, and that Wigan also handled the ball in their penalty area without the ref blowing up for it. Re. Northants Radio - does anyone know if one of those world-band radios (good for picking up radio stations from Australia, Chile, Panama etc.) can pick up match commentary from Northampton Radio down here in London?
ORBITAL Ganja love(loved) at 10:0:58 Friday April 30 99
Got your message from S+C from wednesdays pages, on thursday evening of N. We saw each other after the game, but I lost sight of you in the crowd. Why didn't you wait where the North stand and the West stand meet. From the look you gave me, you seemed nervous, as if you were worried. Is there something the matter? Are you worried about the age difference? Or is it my choice of lifestyle? All I can say is lets at least give it a chance and see where it goes from there. At the moment I feel empty without you. You are missing from my life, like if Adam was without Eve or Romeo without Juliet. I am taking a risk now by putting my phone number on the net, but that is the risk I will have to take if I am to gain your love. Ring me on 01908 543401 and ask for Chris or 0831 774738 and ask for my mate Neil.
Jacks at 9:39:3 Friday April 30 99
Colin Hill - you are MAGNIFICENT - Board - this man MUST be signed up for management - the players quite evidently like AND respect him. Howard had his best match for us - and Lily - you were superb - We HAVE to stay up.
Dyl at 9:37:11 Friday April 30 99
Another goal conceeded from a corner. Still at least we keep all 11 back. I hate to think what would happen if we left a man upfield..eh Atkins? It was obvious we wouldn't win from the moment Wigan went down to 10 men. There was an inevitability about the game that was aided by the worst defensive performance since Hitler took on the French in World War 2.
Hartwell Cobbler at 8:55:4 Friday April 30 99
Spot on Pendragon. Yes, Savage was brilliant; sheer class. The way he skipped round defenders to score the third goal was great to watch. Howard was very useful but needs to improve his timing and technique when striking the ball. Far too often he's leaning back or dosn't get his knee over the ball. Although obviously tired, I was afraid that when Wilson was taken off our fluency at the front would go, and such was the case. Frankly Lee made no impact. Hill, as you say, commands respect, knows the game inside-out and leads by example. Again I agree with you about Gibb. He looked promising when he first arrived because, frankly, we had a mediocre, almost non-existent midfield and front line and anyone who could run at an opponent was a breathe of fresh air. Unfortunately he does not commit himself enough going forward, is one-dimensional and thus easy to police and can be frail in defence. It continues to beg the question: why is Warner not playing? He's a far more competent, controlled, fluid and intelligent player. Whatever the outcome, we're having a tremendous end to the season. If we do go down it will be as a result of dire tactics and team selection from August to March. The buck stops with Atkins. Injuries are but a feeble excuse and a smokescreen. Whatever the outcome I would like to see Hill of Wilson installed as player-manager. The time for change is well overdue.
Ray at 8:48:13 Friday April 30 99
Well Wigan for starters - lets hope they get the same ref.
Ed at 7:0:54 Friday April 30 99
Can someone please tell me who Wycombe still has to play .
slimboy fat cobbler at 0:44:55 Friday April 30 99
I really enjoyed that game except for the fact we did'nt end up with the full three points we deserved. The lads kept on battling which was good to see and most of the Fans kept trying to encourage them throughout the game ,except for a small contingent of the usual moany old twats who could have kept there comments to themselves until after the game.The nerves of everybody have been on edge for ages and I think it will go down to the last game of the season - I am still trying to be optimistic that we will stay up ,its going to be tough but I think we will beat Chesterfield , everything now depends on how Oldham do they seem to be making a fight of it as well but hopefully they will crack-up under the strain before we do.
Big Al at 0:14:52 Friday April 30 99
COBBLERS 3 Lilly, Own Goal (Lillies) & Lilly WIGAN 3 Referee/Linesman (assistant Referee) Referee Atkins. Well done lads shame about the people who are supposed to be helping us or not hindering us. I would like to buy both of those officials a pint*****************OF ARSENIC*************. With decisions like they made we might as well pack up now. ATKINS when are you going to learn WHY CAN'T WE KEEP SOME PEOPLE FORWARD particularly when we are playing against 10 MEN, I wish you would listen because I get fed up of shouting. Anyway lads unlucky, if you can play like that we will get the results. Lilly was brilliant tonight (why has he not been in the team since we first signed him?) Howard well done lad your hold up play was pretty dammed good and Willo bloody brilliant mate I thought you played to the inefficiencies of the incompetant officials brilliantely. (Sorry about the spelling I have just arrived back from pub) COME ON COBBLERS.
Ray at 0:13:11 Friday April 30 99
Well......
TRB Mark at 23:54:48 Thursday April 29 99
I'm too wound up to sleep and I'm too angry to type anything about the match for fear of punching the key board keys through the desk. Got me Chesterfield tickets tho'. Glutton for punishment or what?
The Olney Cobbler at 23:53:31 Thursday April 29 99
Bugger, I was going to bed, then I read Pendragon. Everything you say, especially the last sentence, IS SPOT ON. Here here here.
Pendragon at 23:51:8 Thursday April 29 99
Ralph, re Hope. He is not in the team because he is not a member of the 'Balti Club' (Birmingham's national dish). This is also the reason why Colin Hill is not club captain.
The Olney Cobbler at 23:49:36 Thursday April 29 99
Ralph, I can't sleep either! I know I live out in the sticks, infact I've only just got BBC2, but can someone fill me in on the gosip re Savage, Warner & Hill. Of course it will not come as a surprise that they are going, who can blame them. My question is where? A couple more things (or three). Did you notice the very overwatered pitch. Some parts of it were waterlogged! Another thing about Hill. Did anyone see him talking to his fellow defenders after our third goal. Everyone seems to have so much respect for him. I still think he should be named manager at the end of the season. Finally, their third goal (and a well worked one). We had 11 men back, and against 10 men. GOODNIGHT.
Pendragon at 23:42:59 Thursday April 29 99
Got to agree with a lot of the excellent match reviews below. The ref. did take his profession another notch lower tonight, but can't be blamed any more than the gutless, blind, disinterested assistants he had with him. Why do they even bother with referee's assistants? Howarth should have been given a yellow card for the penalty dive, (added to the yellow for unsporting behaviour for his first goal = red), unfortunately the ref. was behind the incident so he did not see Howey's excellent tackle. Regarding the sending off, I reckon that the ref. did this to even up the contest, afterall, Ali Gibb was not at the game. Personally, I would not pay this guy in washers. Savage and Hill were absolutely brilliant, this again raises the question as to why they are not automatic choices. We need a 'keeper at the club. Howard had an excellent game in the holding-up, heading on/down/laying-off mould. He will score soon and move up another rung on the ladder. Again no Warner but Peer on the bench!!!! Where was Hope???? If he was a brummie & ex West Brom. he would have been in the team. If we had played this positively all season we would not be in our curren plight. We all know who is to blame for this....personally I can't bring myself to say his name.
dek at 23:40:54 Thursday April 29 99
Can you pay on the day on Monday or do you need a ticket ? Richard Hope is just too young for Atkins, afterall is only 20 or 21 !!!! i do feel he may not be strong enough for him either, although he played like a man possessed against Bournemouth. Oh and sometimes he actually looks up before he plays the ball, no wonder he's not playing
Ralph at 23:31:40 Thursday April 29 99
Right on PLUMBOB - We never replaced Woodman. I'm not the expert but it was evident that Billy was not good enough and Steve Francis is past his sell by date and four foot too short to cope with the 'modern' game. I'm going to bed and I expect to see a bloody good reason from you lot why RICHARD HOPE is not in the team!!!!!!!
Ralph at 23:28:6 Thursday April 29 99
Hartwell Dave where are you? Not strolling along the Balcon already? I hope you saw tonight's game, if you didn't you will probably live a little longer than the rest of us. We don't half make hard work of this beautiful game. Come on you lot what about RICHARD HOPE?
From the Cobbler's Last at 23:28:0 Thursday April 29 99
I agree with the comments on Hill. I have been saying for ages that he should be playing and tonight proved it when he came on. Our failure this season is down to Atkin's team selections. The way he has left out Savage, Hill, Carlo, Warner and Wilson has been criminal and we can clearly see how much better we are now hehas realised the majority of his mistakes. The persistence with Peer, Lee (in earlier games) and the indecision over goalkeepers has been expensive. KEEP THE FAITH WE WILL DO IT ... UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!!!
PLUMBOB at 23:22:51 Thursday April 29 99
I THINK WE NOW HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE GOALKEEPING SPOT.BOTH HAVE LOST IT.HISTORY WILL SHOW THAT THIS SEASON IF WE GO DOWN IT WILL BE DUE TO ALL THOSE BASIC MISTAKES MADE TURLEY AND THE FEW GAMES FRANCIS HAS PLAYED . I THINK TWELVE POINTS ///////
Money bags at 23:22:27 Thursday April 29 99
Why didn't the prats at the County Ground who were outside shouting "Sack the board" in the 80's, realise that inside the board-room was the very man who would have led them to the promised land that they so desperately dream of today? Had the man not been treated so badly, I am sure that he would have been with us today. With that experience, what money man is going to put money into Sixfields? What can we offer anyone? A council-owned stadium; no assets; only a team; a supporters' trust who say never again must one or two people be allowed to run the Cobblers again (quote Lomax). Just do as you're told; we'll spend your money. Can you see a rich man stumping up the cash under these conditions? Never in a million years........
Ralph at 23:20:20 Thursday April 29 99
I don't think I can sleep tonight with the thought that Micky Warner, Dave Savage and Colin Hill are all leaving. That leaves us with Paul Wilkinson, Dean Peer and Tony Dobson. HOW CAN I SLEEP ON THAT!!!!! The directors must ensure that these footballers stay at the club, it is our only chance. We will have to play our way to success next season we can no longer just hit and hope whether it be in this division or another.
From the Cobbler's Last at 23:17:26 Thursday April 29 99
I agree with the comments about Hill. I have been saying for ages that he should be playing and tonight proved the point when he came on. This season will have been lost on Atkin's team selection. His failure to play the likes of Savage, Hill,Wilson, Warner, Carlo for a while, etc and his persistence with Peer, Lee and others is the main reason why we are about 6 points short. UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!
DEK at 23:16:19 Thursday April 29 99
Thanks Ralph point noted ref. the uppercase but as for Hunt well, you just don't no what you well get from him, one game he runs all over, next game he puts his foot in, then he can't win the ball, then he seems slow and then he's just not in the game. Yes he plays some neat 5 yard balls when under pressure, but watch what he does when he has got time on the ball HE BOTTLES IT EVERYTIME, he has no vision over 10 yards, perhaps like most the refs this season, he needs glasses. How many shots has he had this season, that the goalkeeper has had to save, come to think of it, does anyone apart from Savage, shoot.
Ralph at 23:15:2 Thursday April 29 99
And one more thing before I go to bed, why am I the only one who appears to calling for the reinstatement of Richard Hope. Am I missing something or do all of you think he is not good enough? I hope he isn't another one for the future, if he is he better talk to Micky Warner before he signs an extension to his contract.
The Olney Cobbler at 23:10:32 Thursday April 29 99
Ralph, spot on. I'll come to Colin Hill in a minute. You make your luck over a season. We cannot blame tonight's referee if the awful happens on May 8. However, you will fail to see such dreadful decision's as the two that cost us their first two goals. At the end of the day they do balance out but we really could have done without them tonight. The handball for Wigan's first goal was clear from Row G in the North Stand - 90 yards away! As for the penalty. I saw no contact at all. Some people around me were so astonished they could not even argue. It was as bad as the one against Razor at Gillingham. I thought we really tried to play football tonight. Well done Cobblers. As for Colin. You may have gathered that I am pro Hill but he was just wonderful tonight. Everything Ralph said hit the nail on the head. What a player. Surely IA can't leave him out against Chesterfield?! Finally, with the best will in the world, Gibb's confidence looks shot to bits. If ever a night was made for Michael Warner then this was it. Don't be surprised if we never see him in a claret and white top again. What a waste.
Ralph at 23:8:15 Thursday April 29 99
Still on to Chesterfield and those buggers give absolutely nothing away. I already have my tickets and I suggest that you all do the same. Whilst I may have a bit of a moan on these pages I do not vent my spleen at the games. As I have said the support tonight was magnificent and we have got it all to do, beginning at Chesterfield on MONDAY. Come on everyone play your part and fill that away end. See you all there!
From the Cobbler's Last at 23:8:3 Thursday April 29 99
This was another brilliant match. better than the Colchester game. Both sides wanted to win and played to get the points. The Cobblers attacked and played really well. Savage was outstanding and deserved the hat-trick although the second seems to be an OG. It was given out as Savage's at the time. Full credit to all the Cobblers... they played their socks off and deserved all three points. Wigan, even though they went a man down played their part too, attacking to the end. They never sat back to defend and neither did we for once... prehaps at 3-2 we should have done, but we were looking to clinch it and that has to be good. The positive attacking is what we have been wanting and thank god we are fighting to the end. At least we will go down with dignity if that is to be the final outcome. Howard played his best game for us today, his only mistaake was to miss fron 15 yards with a clear view of goal. He fed the others well all game and looked a good player as he linked up play with midfield. He has to get on target and I feel sure this will come. Francis looked hesitant in goal but pulled off a great save to keep it level at half time. Wigan's goals have to be thanks to the appalling referee. Mr. Jordan cheated the fans last week with his dithering over the state of the pitch. This week he didn't dither, he was not capable enough to dither. Haworth's goal was handball and everyone in the ground saw it. The penalty at the start of the second half was totally unbelievable as Haworth had lost the ball and ran into Cobbler's defenders, falling over to get the penalty. It was like a repeat of last Saturday. The crowd couldn't believe it and were stunned. You felt that he had been paid off and he wasn't intending us to get anywhere. Our penalty was a good save but needed hitting higher. Wilson will blame himself for the miss, but full credit to the keeper.
All is not lost and at least we are out of the bottom 4 at last, first time since February. Now we need good results on Saturday with Oldham and Wycombe slipping up. A win at Chesterfield is asking too much. Keep the faith and support like we did tonight and we may still get out of this mess. FANS WERE BRILLIANT TONIGHT... our extra man. Ref was the Wigan extra man! At best he was incompetent and at worst totally incompetent!!!!! UP THE COBBLERS !!!!!!!!!!
DEK at 23:7:26 Thursday April 29 99
Oops sorry about the capitals, and i meant byline not touchline. Yes Hill is great, an actual footballer not that we have many, Warner,Hunter and Savage the only others. How often have any of them played this season.
Ralph at 23:4:5 Thursday April 29 99
DEK - write in upper and lower case, all caps are so hard to read. And how you can mention James Hunt in the same breath as Dean Peer and Sean Parrish beggars belief. I will conced though that Parrish had his best game for the club on Saturday and didn't play too badly tonight.
DEK at 23:1:25 Thursday April 29 99
HELLO EVERYONE, GREAT SITE, BEEN READING FOR AGES BUT AFTER TONIGHT JUST HAD TO HAVE MY SAY.HERE GOES..... ANOTHER TWO POINTS LOST AT HOME, WE JUST DO NOT HAVE THE SYSTEM / PLAYERS TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN. FRAIN,GIBB,SAMPSON ETC ETC PUMP HIGH BALLS IN FROM STRAIGHT ANGLES MAKING IT SO EASY TO DEFEND AGAINST, ESPECIALLY WITH THE MIDFIELD HOLDING THEIR POSITIONS ON THE HALF-WAY LINE!! HOW MANY GOALS HAVE WE CONCEDED THIS SEASON FROM CROSSES FROM THE TOUCHLINE? SAVAGE IS CLASS. OUR REAL WEAKNESS THIS SEASON HAS BEEN THE MIDFIELD. PEER, PARRISH AND HUNT, YES HUNT ARE TOO SLOW, TOO WEAK AND DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.
Ralph at 23:1:24 Thursday April 29 99
Sorry Sid I didn't mean to suggest that you were a Dobbin fan, I was just mid-rant!
Ralph at 22:59:48 Thursday April 29 99
Well 'wouldn't you like to know who' that was a big mistake on our part and people like Max Griggs do not come along very often if at all. I have gone on record as saying that I admire the man very much for the way he so wisely uses his money and the way in which he treats his people. We new he had money but we didn't understand the man had high morals. We buggered that one up well and truly.
Sid at 22:55:23 Thursday April 29 99
My site has been updated now.
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 22:55:0 Thursday April 29 99
Yet again we have managed to snatch a point when three appeared to be ours for the taking, SAVO you are a god, ALI you were dire. Overall a point against wigan is not bad. SCUMSTERFIELD HERE COME THE COBBLERS
Ralph at 22:53:11 Thursday April 29 99
I also find it strange that Howey was preferred to Lee upfront. When we were chasing the game Howey went up front and Lee didn't appear until the final ten minutes so why include him on the bench? I do not want to see bloody classics, now is not the time. We are leaking goals badly and to be honest the last two games we have looked like conceding every time the opposition has attacked. I know I have knocked Billy Boy but Francis appears to be no better. As I said at the time we never replaced Woodman and it has cost us, fact. I am at the moment very grumpy.
Sid at 22:52:58 Thursday April 29 99
Well, Ralph, it sounded so good i wanted to be there....... But what i dont get is when have i said Dobbo is good. I would much rather have Hill in there. It sounded as if he was excellent and composed. What about those handballs??? three in two minutes and the ref just said play-on! The commentators going mental!
wouldn't you like to know who at 22:51:26 Thursday April 29 99
Re: money-men
Ralph - they did have a money man on the board once.
The only trouble was, nobody was sharp enough to recognise it.......
wouldn't you like to know who...... at 22:49:12 Thursday April 29 99
Ralph's earlier posting about money-men:-
They did have a money-man on the board once.
The only trouble was, nobody was sharp enough to recognise it........
Anon at 22:48:1 Thursday April 29 99
anyone know how the post match date went between orbital and brunette?
Ralph at 22:45:20 Thursday April 29 99
Let's talk Colin Hill, was it me or did the man look like calmness personified. Whil others huffed and puffed all around Colin had time and space to do what he wanted. A mark of a class player. Time and again his intelligent passing set up attack after attack. Unfortunately the big men in the box were let down by woeful crossing by Frain, who managed to knock it so deep that it evaded the last man at the far post every time and Ali Gibb who would not run at and take on the defence but floated balls in for their keeper to come a pick like apples off a tree. If Gas is right and Savage is on his way then we are likely to lose Colin Hill too. The man looked majestic tonight, you could have been forgiven for thinking that the 'Kaiser' had returned to playing.
Ralph at 22:38:8 Thursday April 29 99
Sid you reckoned it was a classic, maybe it was but it should have been a comfortable win. I'm sorry to be negative but as I have said before Dobson was awful tonight. I've seen him defend badly at Reading, give a goal away against Colchester and tonight needlessly concede the corner that led to Wigan's third. His distribution is poor to say the least and he is majorly one footed. What does Richard Hope think is going on, how this Charlie can take his place in the side is beyond me. Someone tell me what Hope has done wrong?
Ralph at 22:38:4 Thursday April 29 99
Sid you reckoned it was a classic, maybe it was but it should have been a comfortable win. I'm sorry to be negative but as I have said before Dobson was awful tonight. I've seen him defend badly at Reading, give a goal away against Colchester and tonight needlessly concede the corner that led to Wigan's third. His distribution is poor to say the least and he is majorly one footed. What does Richard Hope think is going on, how this Charlie can take his place in the side is beyond me. Someone tell me what Hope has done wrong?
Ralph at 22:32:45 Thursday April 29 99
Savage's finishing tonight was top class. His first goal came from a great knockdown by Howard, when will the knockers see the potential in this lad? Savage took it on and waited for the keeper to commit himself before calmly stroking the ball home. Savage's willingness to run at defenders and back that up with sublime finishing brought him derved accolades as man of the match but the burning question has to be why, why did he sit it out for so long?
Ray at 22:32:36 Thursday April 29 99
Back from the match...what another cracker....and one we (again) should have won. A blatant handball for Wigan's initial equaliser and a missed penalty. If we had played like this all season we would now be in the playoffs without a doubt. However, we are (at last) out of the relegation zone and although we have played one game more than most they still have to get a result - and our unbeaten run continues (7).
Northampton Gas at 22:26:59 Thursday April 29 99
Sad to see tonights result, I think you are now in trouble. One thing I am confident of, is that Savage will be joinihg the Gas next season. Remembeer you heard this here first.
Ralph at 22:22:55 Thursday April 29 99
Wigan's first goal was massively handball, the penalty was a joke the guy stumbled and was a yard behind our two defenders and Dobson gave away a needless corner for their third. If you do not believe me watch it on the telly. We miss a penalty and the referee is always bad but tonight this bloke took refereeing incompetency to ethereal heights. When you are down amongst the dead men your luck dies with you.
Ralph at 22:19:7 Thursday April 29 99
Well my friends welcome to the show that never ends. Just back from Sixfields and to all of you who went tonight take a bow. Dave Savage may have been man of the match but there were 5000 or so of you who ran him a close second. Great support, great supporters and we deserve so much more than this. Wigan and Reading have all this money and no bloody support, why can't you blokes with money out there see the potential in this town and this club?
Sid at 22:6:30 Thursday April 29 99
Well, it has ended 3-3 again, and it sounded like a classic. MOM was Savage.
Diamond Lil at 21:52:58 Thursday April 29 99
Down among the 10 men.............
oooh Dewsie, isn't it getting exciting!!!!!
Anon at 21:48:35 Thursday April 29 99
so what does this result do for our position???
Robert Dunkley at 21:29:44 Thursday April 29 99
Come on Cobblers, why can't we ever take a two goal lead
Robert Dunkley at 21:28:56 Thursday April 29 99
Come on Sid, join me in the chat room
Robert Dunkley at 21:28:16 Thursday April 29 99
ATTACK ATTACK
Robert Dunkley at 21:27:40 Thursday April 29 99
OH BOTHER!
Robert Dunkley at 21:26:59 Thursday April 29 99
It is still 3-2, to The Cobbleras
Sid at 21:26:21 Thursday April 29 99
NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is 3-3!!!!!!!!!!
Robert Dunkley at 21:25:51 Thursday April 29 99
SAVAGE FOR REPUBLIC OF IRELAND!! SAVAGE IS GOD, that is 5 goals in Three games, he is joint secon leading scorer. WHY OH WHY IAN, HAVE YOU NOT PLAYED HIM EARLIER
Sid at 21:25:16 Thursday April 29 99
The team is: Francis, Gibb, Frain, Sammo, Howey, Dobson, Savage, Parrrish, Hunt, Howard, Wilson, Subs Hill, (on for Parrish), Peer, Lee.
Anon at 21:24:19 Thursday April 29 99
Sid join me in your chat room, and you can commenate for me!!
Robert Dunkley at 21:23:32 Thursday April 29 99
cOBBLERS 3 -2 wIGAN
LLLLLLLLLLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYSSSSSSSSSSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVVVVVVVVVVVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGEEEEEEEEEE
Pompey Cobbler at 21:23:19 Thursday April 29 99
Savage !!!! Yes - 3-2.
OH YES!! at 21:22:33 Thursday April 29 99
This is just Superb, i cant believe it. 3-2 up from 1-2 down. Savage is a god!
Sid at 21:20:56 Thursday April 29 99
YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEES!SSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely superb! Dave Savage has scored a superb goal to put Town 3-2 ahead!!!! HAT-TRICK FOR SAVAGE¬!!!! Savage is GOD!!!!!
Anon at 21:20:31 Thursday April 29 99
I have got a feeling either Howey or Howard wil score!
Anon at 21:19:55 Thursday April 29 99
whose was the second goal?????
Robert Dunkley at 21:19:32 Thursday April 29 99
9:15
Still waiting for a score update
Robert Dunkley at 21:7:43 Thursday April 29 99
Gibb just wide, is he playing a 5-3-2
Anon at 21:7:4 Thursday April 29 99
2-2 Wigan own goal?? Apparantly the penalty was dubious
Robert at 21:1:54 Thursday April 29 99
Sid, what do you mean another penalty, we had one and Wilson missed it! Why didn't Frain take it?
Robert at 21:1:3 Thursday April 29 99
Sid who is playing?
southern comfort at 20:58:20 Thursday April 29 99
oh no....Stuart Barlow on 47 from a pen....its 1-2.....come on cobblers!!!!!!!!
Sid at 20:56:17 Thursday April 29 99
That bloody REF!!!!!!!! He has just given Wigan another penalty and Stuart Barlow has scored. BLOODY HELL!!!!!!!
Anon at 20:49:43 Thursday April 29 99
anyone know who's playing for sure?
Robert Dunkley at 20:44:6 Thursday April 29 99
COME ON COBBLERS!!
Robert Dunkley at 20:40:56 Thursday April 29 99
Right, Wilson missed the penalty. The Wigan bloke, said Parrish play acted to get rogers sent off!
Anon at 20:33:16 Thursday April 29 99
Wigan down to ten men, but we missed a penalty (DOH). COME ON> COME ON
I may be 200 miles away, BUT COME ON!! COME ON!!
ATTACK!! ATTACK!
Anon at 20:30:36 Thursday April 29 99
Who is playing??
violet at 20:18:6 Thursday April 29 99
i know rthe score, but can anyone tell me how we're playing? i cant recieve the match on the radio....
southern comfort at 20:2:26 Thursday April 29 99
1-1 ...
Simon Haworth on 9 mins...come on town!!!!
southern comfort at 19:59:49 Thursday April 29 99
YESSS!!!
savage on 7 mins!!!!!
1 - nil!!!!
Chicago Cobbler at 19:47:42 Thursday April 29 99
When the going gets tough... The tough kick the crap out of WIGAN!!! UP THE TOWN!!!!! I was never much for metaphors anyway.
southern comfort at 19:25:44 Thursday April 29 99
football365.co.uk carries a goals service on its Live Scores feature, for anyone that hates ceefax
Spring Park Cobbler at 18:58:5 Thursday April 29 99
Why did they rearrange the match for the night I work late! I've missed all the best games over the past year at Sixfields i.e. Bristol Rovers last season and Bournemouth this season. I'm sure we can do it tonight the team have looked much stronger over the past few weeks. Hope foul mouth guy keeps his mouth shut tonight and keeps off the players backs. Everyone has got to get behind the team. COME ON COBBLERS, COME ON COBBLERS, COME ON COBBLERS!!!!!
Ralph at 18:46:11 Thursday April 29 99
So this is it, Last Chance Saloon time, part one of three. For all us that experienced the Shrewsbury Alamo we may be better prepared for tonight's events. I'm nervous, it's going to be tense, I implore you all to keep singing no matter what. Sixfields is intimidating if we want it to be. We can't just sing when we're winning it's got to be from the off. Get behind the team, appeal for every ball, live it, smell it, eat it and kick it. We all have our part to play. Time to go, see you all there!
Nyaarmozoan at 18:45:37 Thursday April 29 99
I've never before been compelled to write into anything without having something proper to say, but I'll have to break that record now. I'm so bloody nervous, I almost wish I couldn't go - at least Ceefax wouldn't display 500 Wigan fans jeering at me... to use one of the worst cliches in the book (sorry), the tension does seem to be tangible. Nearly time to go now... bloody hell...
Norwich Cobbler at 17:45:36 Thursday April 29 99
Can't be there tonight - shout for me!!!!!
Only a win will do tonight lets hope the Wigan lads are knackered from Tuesday.Three points for us and Oldham must get a result away at Walsall - please win!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Big Banana at 17:20:53 Thursday April 29 99
Got my ticket for Chesterfield - waited a while though.... 2-1 tonight, and 1-1 on Monday.... Come on Cobbs for tonight.
CHESHIRE COBBLER at 17:8:37 Thursday April 29 99
Won't be there tonight but will have to suffer ceefax for 1hr 45 mins, sing your hearts out for the lads, saw the Wigan away game and they are beatable their 1-0 win was down to a flukey goal off the back of Colin Hill's head, so come on cobbs stick the wigan pies right up their ars.
CARLO'S FAN CLUB at 15:39:13 Thursday April 29 99
I'm nervous about tonight aswell, I think it's make or break. If we win tonight
I think we will stay up but anything less than a draw could see us going down with the Lincoln.
Every body has got to sing their hearts out tonight and really push the lads into the victory, which everyone
knows we are cabable of doing. Come on East stand give us a song, East stand east stand give us a song.
Hope to hear you all tonight up the cobblers and a win tonight!!!
TCMP at 15:28:51 Thursday April 29 99
Right, this is the plan, vote in House of Commons at 4.00pm race onto the tube and reach Euston for the 4.25 train, reach Castle Station at 5.57. Carole (my beloved, at station to pick me up and take me to the Guildhall for my last council meeting (after 8yrs on the borough).Say a few words and hope for an early finish. If not slide out unnoticed at about 7.30/45 and drive to Sixfields to catch the match. Usually I hate getting to a game late in case I miss a goal, yet tonight I will settle for missing 2 or 3 as long as they are all ours. I don't think I have felt so nervous/apprehensive since Wembley last year, It makes little sense, I know we probably need 51/52 points and I take no pleasure in my prediction of a Wycombe/Oldham/Cobblers play off coming true. I just want to win, I want us to bag 3 points and then sit back on Saturday knowing the rest have got it all to do. For 90 mins tonight we must forgot about whats past, and not worry about what's to come and just get everyone in Sixfields behind the team. Let's recreate that Bristol Rovers semi-final atmosphere. and when it's done we can all go home and prepare more of the same for Monday. COME ON YOU MIGHTY TOWN !!
Anon at 15:28:3 Thursday April 29 99
I have just been reading the two play off semi final games 'running commentry' from last year. It is great, it gives you goosebumps and everything, go and have a look, just click on May 1998 at the bottom of this page. It will also hopefully put us all in the mood for this evening. I am just about to leave work now, in Pompey and drive home, see you all there, West Stand U27 I think. Shout your chuffing hearts out. COME ON THE COBBLERS.
Anon at 14:56:29 Thursday April 29 99
RE recieving BBCRadio Northampton in Oxford, youv'e got more chance of seeing Rushden Diamonds in the football league mate.If you want to listen to the match you will have to drive to Brackley & tune to 103.6 or 104.2 fm
help at 14:51:19 Thursday April 29 99
Cheers ray!, its nice to know someone cares about there fellow cobblers fans!
Dave at 14:50:23 Thursday April 29 99
I urge everybody to get right behind the boys tonight,we have got to raise the roof AGAIN,just like we did last year for the Bristol Rovers match,only this time it's even more of an IMPORTANT MATCH!
the aptmosphere for the Bournmouth game on good friday was halfway to what we must create,SO GO TO BOOTS on the way to the match,BUY AS MANY THROAT PASTELLS AS YOU CAN AFFORD! AND SHOUT the lads on asif your lives depended on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We Can Do IT!,WE MUST ALL PLAY A PART !
COBBLERS FOR DIV 2 NEXT MILLLEENYYUUUM
Ray at 14:46:11 Thursday April 29 99
There is live commentary on the match tonight on Radio Northampton - 104.2 and 103.6 FM - but if you are too far out of the area I wouldn't hold out too much hope of good reception.
Help! at 14:24:52 Thursday April 29 99
Which radio station covers the cobblers matches(commentary), and what is its frequency?
help!!!!!!!!
Carl at 14:7:41 Thursday April 29 99
Radio Northampton is 104.2 FM I believe
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 14:6:59 Thursday April 29 99
COME ON YOU COBBLERS.................
2-0 2-0 2-0 WIN WIN WIN
WE ARE NEVER GOING DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD AKINS GO IN THE SUMMER PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hartwell Cobbler at 14:6:50 Thursday April 29 99
Well, nobody can say it's going to be a dull end to the season! I'm certainly looking forward to tonight's game. Should be a cracker - let's hope the result is kinder than last week, though. I agree with the Olney Cobbler and others ref Michael Warner. Like Savage he looks and plays like a real footballer. So, of course, does Hill, Savage and Hunt. Without doubt it's atkins tactics and team selections that have been the main reasons for our present dodgy position(injuries are really an excuse, a smokescreen). We do have the ability at the club. But if Atkins chooses to ignore it because it doesn't fit his crude high ball, route one, approach we will never progress. The plain fact is that, in the end, skill will out. The higher you go in the league the more this becomes true. You can kick your way out of Div 3. But you can't these days hoof your way up the ladder. The winning teams are those who play football. Thankfully the quality of play in the English game has generally improved significantly in recent years. There will always be the Luddites who get left behind. Pity we've got one as our manager. Yes, someone's going to come in and buy Warner for a song -- and get one of the best lower league deals of the year. Seems like Carl Heggs' career is on the slide. Bet he regrets going non-league, despite the cash! Fact is, his temperament and attitude let him down. He's got the skill. If only he could knuckle down and apply it week in week out and keep control of his temper.
Uninformed Innocent Sole at 14:0:4 Thursday April 29 99
I live in Oxford,but am a huge Cobblers fan. I can`t get to the game tonight, and have heard its not on sky or radio 5, can you please tell me which Northampton radio channel covers the matches and the frequency, i can try and pick it up here, cheers AND UP THE COBBLRS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pete at 13:50:54 Thursday April 29 99
Let's be sure that we support whoever plays in the colours tonight. Wilko will not be playing- broken nose, playing for us. For someone who has been constanly attacked by his own, he has gone in where it hurts, so keep that in mind when slagging him. He deserves recognition for this if for nothing else. Billy will not be playing so we support whoever is. It is almost certain that common sense has prevailed and Carlo will be a spectator- let's encourage for 90 mins whoever is in his place. With a further outburst of common sense, let us hope for Hill and Wilson- Kevin being on at the same time as Lee if Lee plays(unlikely as he played well his last two full team matches- there is a limit to the amount of common sense we can expect)
Richard from HK at 13:33:42 Thursday April 29 99
Best of luck tonight, please an extra shout for all the expats who will be there in spirit. Due to the time difference I will only know the result tomorrow morning my time. Would someone please post the result on here tonight, if not I shall assume a win and you all still down the pub celebrating. Keep the faith lads.
David Brayne Hater at 12:57:23 Thursday April 29 99
DAVID BRAYNE'S A HOMOSEXUAL
Sid at 12:45:40 Thursday April 29 99
COME ON TOWN!!!!!!!!! Come on, we have to do it tonight. This match is the most important of the season, and we have to get behind the team as much as possible. Every fan has to sing!!!!!!! I will not be there, but when i get home from work i will listen on the radio to the second half. EVERYONE NEEDS TO SING THEIR HEARTS FOR THE LADS!!!!!!!!! COME ON COBBLERS!!
Sid at 12:45:25 Thursday April 29 99
COME ON TOWN!!!!!!!!! Come on, we have to do it tonight. This match is the most important of the season, and we have to get behind the team as much as possible. Every fan has to sing!!!!!!! I will not be there, but when i get home from work i will listen on the radio to the second half. EVERYONE NEEDS TO SING THEIR HEARTS FOR THE LADS!!!!!!!!! COME ON COBBLERS!!
Will Woodward at 12:14:14 Thursday April 29 99
To Richard.
Long letter.
Carl at 11:36:15 Thursday April 29 99
Anybody nervous about this evening? I know I am!!! It feels more important than Bristol Rovers at the end of last year.
Mark at 11:23:50 Thursday April 29 99
Lads for gods sake just get out there and win tonight. I don't think our nerves can cope with much more !!
But most importantly (no matter what happens) lets give chesterfield a good hammering !!......
Carl at 10:43:5 Thursday April 29 99
To what kind of trouble are you referring? Hopefully not the kind I think.
Dave at 10:36:59 Thursday April 29 99
any trouble planned for chesterfeild?
Why not? at 9:48:39 Thursday April 29 99
In view of the rules regarding goals scored, I have a modest proposal. Northampton and Wigan get together and agree to allow each team to score, say 10 goals at the beginning of tonights game. This gives both sides much needed goals for. Then let the real game commence!
Paul at 9:35:31 Thursday April 29 99
I bet Twatkins plays Wilko and Deano, and that will be his first mistake. His second will be playing Fransis instead of Turley, after Saturday Friansis should get the Charlie Bishop treatment! And his third will be the inevitable defend even though we need 3 points syle of play.
John Frain Fan Club at 4:20:9 Thursday April 29 99
Wahayyyy, 4.05am on Thursday morning and I have finished another assignment for Uni, only another two to go!!! Anyway good luck to the Cobb tomorrow. I haven't seen a game since the points give away against York which seems months ago. We have to win and I'm sure we can. The grass is green, the skies are blue, the river Nene goes winding through..................
RICHARD at 1:47:24 Thursday April 29 99
TOTAL ECLIPSE ARRIVES EARLY IN DIVISION II: Although the permutations are considerable, with the way the results are shaping, the season swansong could summon up a surprising scenario in the final standings. Taking Tuesday's results into account and factoring in such imponderables as current form, league status, relegation/play-off desperation/inspiration, I reckon Saturday 8th May could be one of the more bizarre end-of-season shoot-outs of the modern era! If results over the next week go according to my forecast, and believe me, very few of my predictions have been borne out these last few weeks, then we could have the intriguing possibility going into the last fixtures with players and management of no less than 12 cellar-dwelling teams concealing incontinence pants about their person all afternoon, until the final second has ticked off the timepieces of those tiresome trios in black, in mortal fear of the dreaded doomsday drop. With a tantalising touch of torturous tension, Dame Fortune has conspired to arrange a last day line-up with 8 of the bottom 12 playing each other and the other 4 facing seemingly tough opposition from higher up the league, and where no less than 10 of the bottom 12 teams could be separated by only 2 points (6 on 52pts; 3 on 51 and 1 on 50)!! It is likely that Lincoln and Macclesfield would already be down, but a last day win for bottom club Macclesfield could result in the relegation of Bristol Rovers, currently in 13th place with a better Goals Scored total (59) than any other team in the lower half! In another parallel universe (!), either Linc or Macc could survive, but not both, though for either to achieve this, it would be at OUR expense!! Yet another possibility, though one I would rather avoid for medical reasons, is that we could lose to Wigan and Chesterfield (not that unlikely in the circumstances) and still stay up with a last ditch win over the Clarets!All these options call for some ostensibly implausible results between now and Saturday week, but stay glued to your radios and teletext, since the prospect of a very tight final run-in is fascinating. And as those fateful, final, five o'clock sports results filter through on 8.5.99, grown men, weeping, wailing and clutching at their tear-soaked team shirts, will slump to their knees, in desolation or relief - but in years to come they will re-live the moment in telling their grandchildren of the day that brought to mind those poignant words of yesteryear, "Never before, on the field of football conflict, has so much been owed, by so many, to so few!" (With apologies to Winston Churchill and the RAF)
From the Cobbler's Last at 23:45:51 Wednesday April 28 99
Well said Hartwell Cobbler - Savage has the skill flair and pure talent that the club has missed for much of the season. Atko has finally come to his senses and started playing him and the dividends are there for all to see. Tomorrow ought to see Hill back in the team and the quality players should be in the starting line up. Clarkson perhaps at right back. What a lift this would give the fans and the team. Pity Atkins won't play Warner. I agree, his talent has been wasted by Atkins and I doubt he will give him another chance this season. Regretfully he will go and someone will get a bargain. As for Wigan, they'll play for the win and this might just help us. EVERYONE NEEDS TO SHOUT FOR THE LADS ON TOMORROW NIGHT. Lets make this Thursday at Sixfields one to remember as we finally get out of the bottom four. Let's do a CREWE. UP THE COBBLERS!!!!
Wilf at 23:41:52 Wednesday April 28 99
Hmmm . . . I here Wilko is fit and Deano is back in the reckoning.
The Olney Cobbler at 22:8:31 Wednesday April 28 99
Have not been on for a few days. About the Michael Warner stories. Who can blame him if he goes? His treatment has been awful. Yogi can probably confirm this, I think Michael has started only 9 first team games for us. What a waste of such good talent. Nearly everybody I speak to says that he would always be in their 14 every week. I also agree with some comments made on here. We must start with Colin Hill tomorrow night.
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 21:18:19 Wednesday April 28 99
1-1 ENGLAND - HUNGARY...........................................Club ticket office states that sales of SCUMSTERFIELD tickets best since Wembley. IF YOU PLAN TO GO ON MONDAY GET YOU TICKET IMMEDIATELY - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hartwell Cobbler at 20:53:50 Wednesday April 28 99
Paul S - I cannot agree that Savage is one of atkins "job lot" journeymen purchases. He's got pace, skill and flair. Not all footballers have to be gung-ho bravehearts to be good. I can recall numerous former Cobblers players who, while not at the front of the queue when they handed out bravery, were neverthless extremely useful and effective players. Being brave in itself may be an asset. But it's pretty nigh useless if it doesn't come with a brain or any semblance of skill.
Northampton Gas at 19:22:54 Wednesday April 28 99
Calling all Cobblers listers. The following message is produced from a Gas supporter in the know:-
A message for everyone in the UK who have email access from
home. On April 29th (this Thursday), the electrical store
Tempo are releasing a free CD with free internet access,
rather like the Dixons freeserve offer...
What's the big deal? Well the long wait looks finally over,
as the deal also includes FREE WEEKDAY CALLS between 6am
and 8pm, as well as free calls through out the weekend. In
other words calls to the Tempo ISP between these time are
completely free...
FREE CD, FREE ISP, FREE CALLS... from Thursday the 29th. I (Northampton Gas) suggest you all beat a path to the store in Duston, by the large 6fields roudabout tommorow!!!
Bennie at 17:54:38 Wednesday April 28 99
Looks like it's going to the last day. I'm hoping we'll do it but we are so eratic I wouldn't put money on us. At least one of us will go down, how do you consider your own chances.
Oldham 'till somebody other than Fulham or Man City get 2nd Div. media attention
Andy C at 15:22:44 Wednesday April 28 99
Pendragon: if Warner is so good, what makes you think he'd have to settle for a Third Division side? (Indeed he might stay in the Second by leaving Northampton!) BTW, has anyone else noticed the similarity between now and the tail end of last season when two were down and it was two from three for the remaining places. Burnley beat Plymouth on the last day of the season to stay up and send the Pilgrims and Brentford down; it could be just as close this time. FWIW, I expect/hope York will beat Bornmouthy on Saturday, leaving us needing only a draw from our final two games for a play-off place irrespective of what Wigan do. (But still beat them, please; I think you might.) BTW, not all Gills fans are called Andrew - it's just a coincidence. Although there are a lot of us.
Will Woodward at 14:34:13 Wednesday April 28 99
Remember what I said at 20:18:17 yesterday.
Change that to 2 or 3 weeks.
Will Woodward at 14:29:56 Wednesday April 28 99
ORBITAL!!!
Did you get my message.....at 20:25:52 on Tuesday 27 April '99.
Write for god sake.
Johnny B Cobbler at 14:17:4 Wednesday April 28 99
I have to say that looking at the table this morning gave ma a sinking feeling - Unfortunately, Wigan will still be interested on Thursday and I can't see them giving us an easy ride thank goodness Walsall still need to take some points off Oldham. I hope Burnley pull away so they won't be up for the last game, but I have a strange feeling that 3 points in our last game may not be enough. Bugger.
Gavin at 14:6:12 Wednesday April 28 99
AAaaahhhhh This is all too much! I just can't cope anymore! I'd rather go and hide in Tibet until the end of May. This is just torture, not knowing what's going to happen. I just want the season to end!!!!! Being safely pessimistic (its less painful), I think we'll be doomed by Chesterfield, at least then the last game won't be so stressful. I'd like to say I don't care but I do! AAaaahh - help...
Todays Reading From:Holy Groung Bible,chapter 17, verse 6. at 13:58:33 Wednesday April 28 99
Saltergate is a pig sty.Do not go there with the view of seeing a nice ground.The prices stink, the foods crap and the ground looks like it hasn`t seen a piece building or maintenance equipment since 1901.But by all means go and watch the greatest team.....Cobblers!!!!!!!!
Truth of the pudding at 13:54:35 Wednesday April 28 99
Don`t say that paul, we need Blackpool to start getting points as they play some of the teams around us!
Paul S at 13:47:11 Wednesday April 28 99
Truth of the pudding -note seven points should take us above Blackpool who seem content to lose all their last games
Paul S at 13:45:21 Wednesday April 28 99
I can't agree that selling Razor caused our problems, as IA predicted his injuries have kept him out for most of the season. Re Heggs - I always understood that Heggsy out a get out of conference free card from Brian Talbot. If R&D didn't get promoted then he could leave on a free. I guess Talbot kicked him out rather than look stupid when he left.
Uninformed Innocent Sole at 13:40:22 Wednesday April 28 99
Are we on Sky?, are we on radio 5?, Oh why will no one tell me,(cry,cry,cry),some one please inform this innocent sole
Truth of the pudding at 13:38:2 Wednesday April 28 99
"OH Shit!", last nights results didn`t really help. The Whycombe result was excellent, but it was marred by the victories of York and Colchester. It looks as if unless York lose a game they are pretty safe, and we are going to have to fight it out with Oldham and possibly Whycombe although we have a point more than them! Burnley could fall into the trap but they need to lose on Saturday. If we beat Wigan(prey!), and then go into the weekend ahead of Oldham i feel we may just be above them after saturdays games as they have to play away at WALSALL(who only need one win to gain promotion)so i think Oldham will be slaughtered! Lets hope the town can get at least 7 points and some high scoring wins, Its all in our hands so come on Cobblers!!!!!!!!!!
Jacks at 13:22:36 Wednesday April 28 99
Colt - I think you should have a re-think. It is selling Razor that has reduced us to the position we are in. BRING HIM BACK - Board you KNOW it's the right thing to do.....so where's Heggsy going then?
'keeper supporter at 13:20:10 Wednesday April 28 99
To Colt: Surely there has to be a difference between 3rd div football and 2nd div football. You should wait to see how Woody fares next season before you have a personal attack at Billy Turley. Anyway he is out now so you must be happy.
TRB Mark at 12:33:34 Wednesday April 28 99
Adam, I live in Irthlingborough abd get my "info" from the wide eyed local gossips, of which there are many. Apparently at the Hayes v Cheltenham match, the crowd were singing "let"s all laugh at Rushden"...........la la la la
S&C at 12:4:15 Wednesday April 28 99
Yes ORBITAL she will meet you after the game just watch this space for more details.
Oh and ORBITAL just to prove that we are indeed the two girls that you spoke to at the match, it was because of your two mates that came over that we found out that you had feelings for the "BRUNNETTE". Oh and one more thing S quite liked your short mate think his name begins with a D. Oh BYE FOR NOW
treenie at 10:16:48 Wednesday April 28 99
please don't encourage the woody thing. If I mum reads this I'll never hear the end of it.
We've still got the woody shrine in the kitchen!!!!!
noodles at 10:13:22 Wednesday April 28 99
Very familiar. Do you blame Warner for going ?
Colt at 10:10:13 Wednesday April 28 99
If we go down this season, it is due to us selling Andy woodman. brentford are flying high in division three, and we are know stuck with turley costing us valuable points week in week out. cambridge beat us in the auto windscreens because of him and now it looks like relegation too. BRING BACK WOODY.
The Insider at 9:10:38 Wednesday April 28 99
Spoke to a Brentford season ticket holder who went last night. You may be interested to hear that certain sections of their fans have nicknamed him Flapper because of his uncertainty on crosses, Also say he's a fine shot-stopper, but can't kick for toffee. And prior to his signing they had the best defensive record in the division. Sound familiar?
Anon at 8:36:27 Wednesday April 28 99
I wouldn't....
You Don't know the half of it at 3:4:15 Wednesday April 28 99
If you only knew the truth about the goings on inside the club - I think you would be amazed
ANDY [GILLINGHAM FAN] at 1:43:42 Wednesday April 28 99
PLEASE PLEASE STAY UP AND DO US A BIG FAVOUR ASWELL BY BEATING THE LATICS ON THURSDAY. GOOD LUCK IN BOTH.
Northampton Gas at 0:58:11 Wednesday April 28 99
Sorry last message was ment to indicate that there are five Gas Heads who do not want you to go down, although we are probably the only five Gas Heads with that view.
Northampton Gas at 0:55:19 Wednesday April 28 99
Come on, PLEASE win on thursday. I don't want you to go down, although I know that I am only one of 5 Gas Heads who hold the same yiew. You CAN do it if you really try.
Pendragon at 0:32:38 Wednesday April 28 99
ps: sorry about the repeated use of the f* travesty but I am really f* wound up. When we achieve 3 points on Thursday night I will relax a little. COME ON YOU COBBLERS.
Pendragon at 0:29:26 Wednesday April 28 99
I hope that Big Roy's comments re Mickey Warner are unfounded. This guy is the future of the club and I will make a personal appeal to him.....HANG ON IN....the supporters are with you and IA will be sacked in the near future. Your time will come, and why not at NTFC instead of some mediocre 3rd division side? I also agree with Ralph re the Seal. His footballing brain is equalled only by KW and it is a f*ucking travesty the way he has been treated. NTFC fans can live with a clear conscience because we have always been behind him. If we can see his ability (he has THE VISION) then why can't IA? The way he has been treated has been a f*cking travesty. Next season we need to keep all players whose name begins with 'H' plus Warner, Clarkson (awesome last night) Parrish, Savage and Seal. If you disagree then please comment. I have noticed the debate becoming a little sterile recently. We need input from Angry, TCMP plus balanced views from opposition supporters like N'pton Gas & MacB. Even Mr Posh is very quiet. GOODNIGHT!
rom the Cobbler's Last at 0:8:7 Wednesday April 28 99
Results okay up to a point and we now know we have to win on Thursday. Wigan can afford to lose a game and still catch Bournemouth. Lets hope Bournemouth kick on Saturday and stuff York. Anyone can go if they don't win the games but I agree, it looks like us Wycombe or Oldham to join Lincoln or Macca. Lets hope for once we let the others suffer. UP THE COBBLERS!!
Den at 23:15:52 Tuesday April 27 99
What worries me is, in IA's programme notes for last saturdays game he talks of the re arrangement of the chesterfield game to monday as being beneficial because we will know what we have to do as every one else is playing saturday. I think its fairly obvious what we have to do Ian old chap.......WIN EVERY GAME then we might, and only might stay up. Perhaps if you had gone out to win every game this season we might not have been in this position.
Ralph at 23:7:56 Tuesday April 27 99
Sean Devine is a ponce and time will prove me right. He may be flavour of the month at the moment but it wont last, he is trouble. Not only that but we could not afford his wages. We have the players at this club to get us out of trouble and we have the players at this club that we need not be in this position. All we have to do is put them in the team!
Ralph at 23:3:39 Tuesday April 27 99
Tonight's results have opened up a bit of a gap. It's looking like Macc and Lincoln have had it and we will fight it out with Oldham and Wycombe. Goals scored look like being an extra point too. Big, big night at Sixfields Thursday. Get there and get behind the lads everyone, no excuses.
Ian at 23:1:16 Tuesday April 27 99
Lokks like Lincoln and Macc are doomed and it will be two out of Cobblers/Oldham/Wycombe. Gonna be a damned close run thing!
Ralph at 22:59:48 Tuesday April 27 99
Methinks it says more about Carl Heggs than it does about the second division.
adam at 22:39:43 Tuesday April 27 99
not sure where trb mark gets his info from - talbot was offered a coaching job at west spam - although it looks as if he turned it down.if anyone replaces talbot it will be either paul fairclough (ex cheatanage) or geoff chapple (ex woeking, now at the krays). big news is that heggs is on his way, he can't adjust to the standard of conference football as he's not good enough - says a lot for the second division really!
Paddy Cobbler at 21:58:40 Tuesday April 27 99
Bristol R , Notts Co. Colchester all on 52. York on 50. I reckon 51 is going to be our lot. Realistically we can only hope to catch Oldham. Also pray Wycombe don't pass us.
TRB Mark at 21:57:9 Tuesday April 27 99
How about this for a laugh. The latest rumour from the village people is that Talbot is going to West Ham and Rednapp is coming to Direones. Griggs is going to splash out on the first one Million pound Conference player. Someone has been smoking too much kek me thinks!
Big Roy at 21:48:57 Tuesday April 27 99
Well said Ralph!
Ralph at 21:46:26 Tuesday April 27 99
RESULTS: Macc 1 Stoke 2; Notts County 1 Wycombe 0; Wigan 3 Lincoln 1; York 1 Blackpool 0; Colchester 2 Bournmouth 1
Wilf at 21:41:31 Tuesday April 27 99
Hi everyone. Thought I'd let you know that CIRCA have just finished recording at The Lodge and will be performing their new songs live at The Racehorse, Abington Square on Saturday, 1st May. It is only £2.50 to get in and moneys raised will go toward the NSPCC. Please come along and see a great local band and support a truly worthy cause.
Ralph at 21:40:10 Tuesday April 27 99
Colchester beat Bournmouth 2-1.
The Chairman at 21:39:9 Tuesday April 27 99
Obelisk Football Club hold their annual Past v Present football match at The Obelisk Centre on Sunday, May 9th, kick-off 10.30am. Any ex-players are more than welcome to turn up and take part. Among the players who have already committed to play are The Jesson brothers, Lenny 'The Silver Fox' Burston, Dave 'Yes it is naturally curly' Wilkins, Batesy, Tim ' That wasn't a shot' Bloyce, Waz and Nigel Bandy, Martin 'I'm for ever blowing bubbles' Cox, Noddy Richardson and many, many more. If anyone knows of any ex-Obelisk players please let them know. They can contact Lenny or just turn up on the day and play.
Ralph at 21:37:20 Tuesday April 27 99
Take a seat Big Roy - On the Seal subject, I think it is a credit to the player the way he has conducted himself through months and months of disappoinment. He has suffered the ignomy of being subbed at virtually every reserve match this season, snubbed for first team selection and made fourth choice striker. I hope he can get away and find a club that will restore his confidence and pride, nobody deserves the treatment David Seal has endured. Good luck to him.
Paul at 21:33:45 Tuesday April 27 99
Bloody York and Colchester are winning! What the crap is this, there is a conspiracy going on here!!
Ralph at 21:32:6 Tuesday April 27 99
Is it correct that Paul Wilkinson is on a two year contract?
Ralph at 21:30:58 Tuesday April 27 99
Macc 1-1 with Stoke.
Ralph at 21:30:16 Tuesday April 27 99
Lincoln are losing at Wigan 1-0.
Ralph at 21:29:44 Tuesday April 27 99
Wycombe are losing at Notts County.
Ralph at 21:28:28 Tuesday April 27 99
York are beating Blackpool 1-0.
Sid at 21:19:39 Tuesday April 27 99
Well, if warner isn't staying, how are we gonna hold on to anyone else??
Big Roy at 20:49:44 Tuesday April 27 99
Ralph- You have nothing to fear, I'm only big when I stand up! Yogi - the "kicking" incident you refer to was only one of many incidents between Seal and their No.5 (Monk?) during the first half but was a bit obvious I agree. However, it was no worse than some of the stamping, pushing and elbowing Seal had to suffer. I heard it said last night that Warner would not sign a new (one year) contract. Anybody else heard this?
Will Woodward at 20:32:53 Tuesday April 27 99
Anyone know Adam Dedman. He plays on the Cobblers youth team. He is my friends step brother. Just thought I'd say.
Will Woodward at 20:27:15 Tuesday April 27 99
Another thing. Does anyone know Charlotte Harbottle. Isn't she fine.
Will Woodward at 20:25:52 Tuesday April 27 99
ORBITAL, what is your real name, how old are you, what school do you go to and how the hell are you going to pay for the massive Internet bill that your going to be getting. Please answer within 15 mins as I have to go soon.
Will Woodward at 20:18:17 Tuesday April 27 99
You know I told I was on work experience, well that is true and I'm doing a project to set up a Web site. So visit 'Nintendo 64 Heaven' and see what you think. It should be on the Net in about one week.
Will Woodward at 20:14:35 Tuesday April 27 99
I'm back, but this time on my Dads pubs PC. Go and eat at the Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne.
This is what I call cheap advertising.
Pete at 18:53:52 Tuesday April 27 99
The annoying thing about The Seal last night is that he periodically showed what a good player he can be when he tries... which is not often when in the reserves. I think , like Freestone he will do well in another team. I just hope that Hill will play...and risk Clarkie who is looking fierce in the reserves? Clarkie had a straight fracture rather than a joint problem which means that match fitness and match sharpness are his main problems. Chris Lee in form only with Kevin W. no doubt will get the nod in favour of the 'looking good in the reserves' Greenacre with Carlo out. Savage I wager will be our 'big sale ' next season(sadly).
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 18:10:35 Tuesday April 27 99
Can anyone confirm or deny the rumour that the SCUMSTERFIELD game is all ticket for COBBLERS?????????????????????????????????
Dyl at 17:49:23 Tuesday April 27 99
re: Paul S's posting. Now I've heard everything! This is the first time I have heard anyone put an anti-Savage case forward and it is way off the mark. Savage not only has the passing and dribbling ability that many of our players lack, he can also put his foot on the ball and think before passing. If he does lose the ball occasionally by trying to much, better that than just hoofing the ball upfield. savage isn't perfect, but if he were he would be in the Premiership. For me, he has been the player of the season.
NOODLES at 17:11:6 Tuesday April 27 99
i THINK wIGAN WILL BEAT US - THEY HAVE THE PLAYOFFS TO AIM FOR. i AM UPSET.
Kobbler at 16:42:51 Tuesday April 27 99
Cobblers No1 Fan: If you really resembled your name, you would have been at Gay Meadow in 1993. The song is implanted on the brains and hearts of all Cobblers fans there that glorious day:.................
HALIFAAAAAAAX ARE YOU LISTNIN', TO THE SOOOOOONNNNNNG WE ARE SINGIN',
WE'RE WALKING ALONG SINGING A SONG, SHITTING ON THE SHREWSBURY AS WE GO!!!!!!!
ORBITAL Ganja love(loved) at 16:10:40 Tuesday April 27 99
TO THE BRUNETTE: I met a couple of your mates last night at the reserves (I am not naming names). They told me a bit more about you. They now know something about me which I hope they will pass on to you. Still though you not being there made the atmosphere different and tense. Particulary for me. Despite the info, nothing has changed I still feel the same way about you. Will you meet me at the Wigan game afterwards as planned last time. Look for the Orange. Love Orbital.
ORBITAL Ganja at 16:9:12 Tuesday April 27 99
I am logging off now as it is time to go home. I hope I see some of you there thursday night cheering the lads on to three points.
I particulary hope a certain girl is there.
Till next time, "Chime" away.
ORBITAL Ganja at 16:1:14 Tuesday April 27 99
We are staying up I am afraid, Mr Col U fan. You wait till May the 8th when we will running on to the pitch, hugging the players and chanting "we are staying up". Then next season we will stuff you back down to where you belong.
NTFC NO1. FAN at 16:0:46 Tuesday April 27 99
Whilst looking through a football chant book I came across a song
a song that would suit P****boro' R U READY, sing a lon
to winter wonderland!
"P****boro' are you listening,
to the song that we're singing
walking along, singing a song,
shitting on the boro' as we go"
WHAT DO YOU THINK? NOT BAD IS IT?
d man the col u fan at 15:46:54 Tuesday April 27 99
Cobblers, we may have been poor, but you've been a whole lot poorer
all season and I'd say we just about condemned you to the 3rd.
Have a nice trip to Safend next season.
seb at 15:6:49 Tuesday April 27 99
i have plans to assasinate ali gibb
SBJ at 14:2:32 Tuesday April 27 99
Fingers crossed, prayer wheels spinning, and various sullen Gypsies paid to curse so that tonight the luck turns our way. Surely the teams around us can't all do well (of course the ones who are playing each other certainly can't). 7 points from 9 is a realistic target for us - I think Atkins was correct in saying that we're a great team when we're up against it and fighting, and although it's taken forever to get us going I think now the lads are revving up for a final rise into the survival places. There was one point on Saturday at 3-2 when a five-Cobblers move from right back across the pitch to left wing cut Col U right open like we'd never managed before (didn't quite result in a goal of course) - it was like clouds parting for sunlight - I suddenly had no doubt that we would stay up, and that feeling hasn't gone yet. We will stay up! I want us to stay up, and it's my birthday on the last day of the season, and I always get what I want, like a proper little madam.
noodles at 13:58:34 Tuesday April 27 99
Gibb was shite last night as usual. Why he is picked ahead of Warner is beyond me. Still good news for Michael - he has probably got 1 month left on his contract. he should join someone where his talent will be appreciated or go off and run a pub or something . Hill - not playing because he stood up to Atkins so we had to suffer Dobbin last Saturdy hence the reson they scored their first and third as he mistimed two headers allowing thei forwards to head towards goal. .
Uther Pendragon at 13:58:15 Tuesday April 27 99
Quite a good match report on the official CUFC website for Saturday's game and not too biased! The exceptions being that their penalty was totally justified, whereas ours was not. Also the refereeing decisions all went our way (but no mention of the ref. disallowing our 4th goal). By the way, I didn't really see too much wrong with that, but what is the rule when a tall,powerful striker goes for a 50/50 ball with a keeper? Is it always in the keepers favour? We couldn't have relied on the linesman that's for sure. I also wonder what would have happened if Corrazin had scored in the last minute when he almost robbed the 'keeper? The ref. was halfway down the pitch with his back to the game. No prizes for guessing!! The refereeing is our division is absolutely diabollockscal.
ORBITAL Ganja at 13:56:54 Tuesday April 27 99
TO THE BRUNETTE: I met a couple of your mates last night at the reserves (I am not naming names). They told me a bit more about you. They now know something about me which I hope they will pass on to you. Still though you not being there made the atmosphere different and tense. Particulary for me. Despite the info, nothing has changed I still feel the same way about you. Will you meet me at the Wigan game afterwards as planned last time. Look for the Orange. Love Orbital.
Henry VIII at 13:31:39 Tuesday April 27 99
Heads have got to roll.
Anon439 at 13:28:53 Tuesday April 27 99
Re last night's reserve game - I didn't see IA in his usual place on the steps by his office. I reckon he was 'offsite' and this was reflected in the way most of the players performed - good open passing football, allowed to play their own game. Even Ali Gibb looked like a new man and confident to take players on (he made the goal). If IA would spend more time off-site (say 20-30 years) we may still achieve 1st division status by the end of 2000 (the board are very quiet on this subject/all subjects).
David Nikel at 13:22:15 Tuesday April 27 99
Does anyone know if there's any truth in the rumour that Sky are showing Thursday's game ??
ORBITAL Ganja at 13:0:32 Tuesday April 27 99
Lunch Time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Big Banana at 12:49:52 Tuesday April 27 99
Paul S: re Savage. I have to disagree with regards to Savage's contribution to the team over the last few games. He is the only midfield player who plays and shows any ability going forward. Three midfield tacklers may well be fine for defending ( a policy which in itself hasn't been proved, as we have conceded too much possession in midfield anyway), but our lack of goals this season has demonstrated that we haven't any creative force at all. I firmly believe that Savage should retain his place, even at this critical time.
Anon at 12:48:7 Tuesday April 27 99
Cobblers main problem position is goalkeeper, . An erratic Turley who has cost us several points was dropped to be replaced by Francis who did not look the part against Colchester. Worrying.
ORBITAL Ganja at 12:37:56 Tuesday April 27 99
We will beat a physically tired Wigan on thursday
While Bank Holiday will see the team come back from 1-0 down to gain a draw
The decider will see us overcome Burnley but only just.
Kobbler at 12:29:6 Tuesday April 27 99
What i reckon will happen..........
Lincoln DLDL = 2points from four...................................
Wycombe DLWD = 5points from four...................................
Macc LDDL = 2points from four...................................
Oldham WLL = 3points from three..................................
York DDD = 3points from three..................................
US = Seven points from three?!!!!?
Ray at 12:26:28 Tuesday April 27 99
Well it looks as if Wigan could do us a real favour by losing on Thursday and then winning the rest of their matches.
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 12:26:1 Tuesday April 27 99
Well I think results will go our way tonight fellow Cobblers. IA has given the players some confidence in the last month.Oldham still look certain to go down in our place. Lee Howey looks the good player he was at Sunderland. I said he would take a while to get in tune with our playing style! Wigan on Thursday will be a push over after a hard game tonight. I am banking on 2-0 win
HC I agree with you by the way! Bournemouth are the type of club setup and squad we should look to!!!!
COBBLERS STAYING UP!!!
Dave.E
ORBITAL Ganja at 12:6:8 Tuesday April 27 99
Just found the remaining fixtures for our rivals. They are as followed LINCOLN (H) Wigan Colchester (A) Wrexham Wycombe
WYCOMBE (H) Blackpool Wigan (A) Lincoln Notts C MACCS (H) Stoke Bristol R (A) Luton Notts C OLDHAM (H) Reading Stoke (A) Walsall
YORK (H) Blackpool Bournemouth (A) Man Cty
ORBITAL Ganja at 12:1:44 Tuesday April 27 99
Just found the remaining fixtures for our rivals.
They are as followed
LINCOLN
(H) Wigan
Colchester
(A) Wrexham
Wycombe
Kobbler at 11:48:11 Tuesday April 27 99
What we need is to win our two home games and at least draw against Chesterfield. What are the odds? Burnley and Wigan are both in shit hot form (then again we're not doing too badly) and Saltergate is notoriously difficult for us to pick up points at, the whole time that I've been a Cobblers fan I cannot recall us getting a single point there, and I can only remeber us scoring once! It looks tough lads...
ORBITAL Ganja at 11:31:12 Tuesday April 27 99
The fact is now we have 3 vital games left, in which we at least must get 7 points.
Currently I think The Maccs, Lincoln, Wycombe and Oldham will go down. This though could all change if we fail to pick up the 7 or 9 points that we require.
ORBITAL Ganja at 9:42:4 Tuesday April 27 99
I'm back for more.
3-3 two points dropped but still a good game, WHICH I MISSED!
Newcomer at 9:36:21 Tuesday April 27 99
Is that the reason Ralph, how disappointing
Paul S at 9:16:57 Tuesday April 27 99
Well HC if you remember IA signed Carlo and was trying to get David Oldfield and Allan Smart, doing exactly as you said. We know what happened and he was left with little choice but to find a target man with little time left. Wilko is clearly past his best, however an injury in the pre season did his cause no good whatsoever. Complaining about Seal is unreal, his goals early last season was one of the major factors in reaching the playoffs. It would also seem sensible to try before you buy where possible, I'd rather a months loan (or even 2 in Chris Greenacre's case) than repent at leisure about bad signings. I'm sorry but the bit players you complain about are mid season signings like Dave Savage who are drafted in to cover for long term injuries, and though look skilful with the ball, have no bottle. Savage always seems to try and do too much and when he loses the ball stands around and lets Parrish or Peer pick up the pieces. In a 4 man midfield we can cope with that but if there are only to be 3 then he is a luxury we cannot afford.
Paul S at 9:7:24 Tuesday April 27 99
Steve Howard will never be our main striker, but as a target man (and thats the way IA likes to play) he has been excellent and don't most of what Atko would require. Lets face it he has shown more form in any of his games than Wilko did in all of his games for us. Still would have been helpful for his cause if he had put the ball in the net after his one on one with the keeper. He needs to score this season to get rid of the hasn't yet scored tag next season.
Ray at 9:7:0 Tuesday April 27 99
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Hartwell Cobbler at 9:0:5 Tuesday April 27 99
The discussion ref Steve Howard raises a fundamental issue - that of atkins perchant for buying "job lots" rather than investing in a small cardre of proven players. This approach is especially true of his front men. If you add together the money he's spent on players like Seal, Wilkinson, Howard plus the wages of loanees such as Clarke and the fella from Man City (no wonder I don't know his name. He's never come out the tunnel)that would have bought and paid the wages of one proven quality front man to play alongside Carlo. We should learn from Bournemouth's approach, who invsted wisely in a few key players and who benefitted hugely from the policy. No, atkins brings far, far too many bit-players here. To list them would be just about as futile as some of their performances. Whatever happens,at the end of the season, we need a wholesale clearout. Trouble is, if atkins stays, we'll probably just get another job lot.
Kevin Simons at 8:26:4 Tuesday April 27 99
Ref Steve Howard, I've not heard anyone criticise him during the game. However, I was probably the first to doubt his goalscoring ability with a record of around a dozen goals in 70 odd games at Hartlepool. If your main striker isn't banging in 20 odd a season it puts one hell of a lot of pressure on the rest to cobble together 46 goals a season. He's not a striker, never has been, never will be and thinkAtkins realoised that after the York game. How come Wycombe managed to steal Sean Devine for £200k - that has to be the bargain of the season and puts Howard in perspective.
Anon at 23:56:52 Monday April 26 99
hi
Yogi Bear at 23:4:20 Monday April 26 99
Its no good big roy praising David Seal tonight, he's inconsistant. Last week at Watford he was utter rubbish and was taken off after 75 minutes. I used to think was good but even tonight he should have been sent off for kicking. I'm didn't want to say it - but I'll be glad when he's off the wage bill at the end of the season because if you think he was that great then you must have been watching a different game to me tonight and I WAS at Sixfields.
Ralph at 23:3:52 Monday April 26 99
Steady on Ray! Perhaps their joints were stiff and as they got older they dropped out of the first team as younger players replaced them. On that basis we could be quite unique as having our 'stiffs' as our first team and all the youngsters in the reserves!
Ray at 22:40:57 Monday April 26 99
I think it dates back to something like "down among the dead men".
Anon at 22:32:56 Monday April 26 99
ah right cheers Ralph
Ralph at 22:25:30 Monday April 26 99
The reason whay they are called the stiffs? I am not to sure but it goes back at least thirty years from my experience. I suppose it implies that they are not as good as first teamers.
Ralph at 22:22:42 Monday April 26 99
Oh by the way I found Richard Hope, he was languishing at left-back in the stiffs tonight. I agree with Big Roy (who wouldn't?) Clarkson looked sharp and showed some nice touches. I was also quite impressed with our number four, dunno who he was though. Sad to see a bloated David Hirst playing for the Saints, he went off with a hamstring injury after twenty minutes. If you ask me he didn't appear to have any desire.
newcomer at 22:18:5 Monday April 26 99
whay are the reserves called "the stiffs"
Ralph at 22:18:2 Monday April 26 99
Yes but Canada are playing Northern Ireland.
freddy fulham at 22:17:51 Monday April 26 99
please keep atkins
you'll hold your own im the conferance........just1
Anon at 22:1:31 Monday April 26 99
what the hell is everyone on?? Carlo and Northern Ireland??? he's Canadian....
Pete at 21:53:31 Monday April 26 99
The non inclusion of Carlo in Northern Ireland appears to be related to his fitness . Opinions around the club tonight appear to be suggesting that his season has ended now.
Ray at 21:40:41 Monday April 26 99
Yes - the stiffs did play tonight - and won 1-0 scored by Greenacre.... check out the Official Site - a report is always posted just after the game.
Big Roy at 21:40:3 Monday April 26 99
Just back from the Stiffs (1 -0). David Seal once again played with a quality rarely seen at Sixfields. When he was taken off with fifteen minutes to go there were no congratulations or pat on the back from the bench as he walked down the tunnel with head held low. If IA reads this it's your head that should be held low, not David's. Chris Greenacre scored the goal(yes, he's still here apparently!) and Ian Clarkson looks as sharp as a knife.
Dave at 21:9:4 Monday April 26 99
Did the stiffs play tonight??
anybody know???
The Colombian Cobbler at 20:44:50 Monday April 26 99
You want to know why the season has turned around...I left the country. You watch, Deportivo Cali are now going to experience a slump never before seen in Colombian history. Still any of 13 could drop down then eh?! Still reckon Atkins will contrive to get us down somehow.
MR POSH GREAT AUNT EDNAS THIRD COUSINS HAMSTER at 19:50:5 Monday April 26 99
WHY IS MY OWNERS THIRD COUSINS NEICE SUCH AN ARSE ?
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 19:47:41 Monday April 26 99
Are we partying at SCUMSTERFIELD or what ? I am keen to make an impact on the SCUMMERS as a couple of mates and I took the backlash from the last game of season fracas there a few years ago. LETS GET TO SCUMSTERFIELD AND GET 100% BEHIND THE TEAM AND SHOW THESE TOSSERS WHAT NORTHAMPTON TOWN FC IS ALL ABOUT...............................................COME ON COBBLERS ..................................
Sid at 19:15:5 Monday April 26 99
Was Carlo actually in the squad then?? There are never any reports of him featuring.
Pete at 18:35:55 Monday April 26 99
A friend in Belfast tells me that Carlo is not featuring but on his way home... which sounds like bad news
Sid at 16:57:12 Monday April 26 99
DOH! Why cant we get on Sky!! What about 5 live??
John Mcrirrick at 16:46:17 Monday April 26 99
Thursday's game with Wigan is definitley NOT on Sky
Ralph at 16:41:36 Monday April 26 99
Is the stiff match still on? It's raining again!
Ralph at 16:39:49 Monday April 26 99
So where is Richard Hope?
Hartwell Cobbler at 16:33:40 Monday April 26 99
Jill Dando's murder does not appear to be a shooting.
BEES FAN at 16:19:25 Monday April 26 99
PAUL S maby you should come and support Brentford with me - then you will see how shite Woodman really is. Any chance of you lot taking him back ???????????????????????
Jacks at 16:9:35 Monday April 26 99
Yes, I heard about Jill Dando - there are rumours that she was either shot or stabbed. Dreadful news.
Anot her at 15:41:49 Monday April 26 99
Yes
James at 15:40:16 Monday April 26 99
Does anyone know whether the Wigan or the Chesterfield games are likley to be on Sky or on Radio 5?
Anon at 15:31:20 Monday April 26 99
Has anyone heard about Jill Dando??
Sid at 15:29:22 Monday April 26 99
I am sorry if people have taken this the wrong way, but i was merely stating that i would be gutted in having a revival in the last 9 games and possibly not losing, but still going down. If anyone was at the bottom and suddenly had a surge up the table, gaining points surely you would be pleased. Atkins tactics have been poor, and have not helped in the slightest, but perhaps this is what he needed because in his stubborness he probably couldn't see his job being on the line. Of course it wont be the last nine games that would get us out of trouble. The whole season counts but everyone here wants the club to stay up, and if that kick up the backside has seen Atkins change parts of the Cobblers' game then that all for the good of the club. Ralph, of course if he had a vote of confidence before Stoke, do you really think that would have done much use. His stubborness would have thought "Do i need a vote of confidence??" I dont think being mediocre would have solved anything either. We would have been just as disappointed with the season. People want success and also want to emulate it, but it was obvious that we would not go up this season. I am actually glad we are battling for something, otherwise it would not have as much tension as there is. I am not saying that i want the team to go down, but the mere battle of relegation makes it even more interesting rather mediocrity. I think someone echoed this earlier in the season. We need a revival to stay up, and if it does happen, (well, it is) then we should be glad of that, and not blaming everyone next year. If we stay up, i will want to forget this season completely and concentrate on next season. What we dont need is any discontent in the camp in the last three games. If there is, the club will not have our full support because of supporters discontent. I am trying to be as optimistic as possible, and its working. I'm sorry if it seems like i am having a go, just wanna get my point across!!! Where's that Optimist bloke who posts??
Nosey Parker at 15:7:31 Monday April 26 99
Atkins you have lost the plot totally you sad Brummy git!!
Paul S at 14:54:49 Monday April 26 99
Can't listen to any more slagging off about Woody's keeping without response. I never agreed with the premise that Turley was as good as Woody, and haved been sadly proved right. We may not have had many great results in the first half of the season, but we sure as hell weren't giving away soft goals. Woody made many great saves to keep us in with a shout and was let down by bad striking. A lot of the goals he conceded were deflections, own goals or just shit defending. He may have brought on his own downfall by looking to better himself and therefore falling out with IA, but his keeping was rarely at fault.
BOB at 14:28:1 Monday April 26 99
Howard or Wilkinson ? - Come on - there is only one winner. I agree that Woodman was having a bad season- the call to play Turley was overwhelming. How fickle Northampton people are . Whyen a chance to moan comes along, boy do we grab it with both hands.
Kobbler at 13:55:16 Monday April 26 99
OI!!! Stop putting shit about Man United on the Cobblers message board! If you want to do that, fu@k off to the no doubt countless tiresome Man U websites. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TEAM GLORYSEEKERS.
Anon at 13:47:5 Monday April 26 99
RESIGN ATKINS ALL COBBLERS FANS HATE YOU
Kobbler at 13:44:43 Monday April 26 99
Phil: No, you're not.
The Big Banana at 13:33:27 Monday April 26 99
I've just seen on Sky Sports that they are asking for people to write in with their greatest "comebacks" in football - I nominate Shrewsbury 2 Cobblers 3, last game of the season and 2-0 down at half-time. Any better ones from recent history (play-off second leg excluded)....
Phil at 11:20:26 Monday April 26 99
AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT THINKS HOWARD IS A LOAD OF SHIT. (nice throw all the same!)
Jacks at 11:8:5 Monday April 26 99
I think what let us down so tragically on Saturday was lack of communication - again. Defence was terrible - all the way through - this was the 1st time I saw Francis play and I felt very nervous...Parrish WAS superb yesterday. I don't know - are we going to do it? I think we just have to concentrate on EACH game - Atkins NEEDS to be encouraging the players now, not scaring them - let's hope finally he begins to realise this. COLIN HILL MUST BE BACK IN THE FIRST TEAM - I genuinely think that had he been in the line-up on Saturday, we definitely would have taken the 3 points we deserved. However, we also did miss some sitters - how Howard could have missed with oly the keeper to beat .......come on - we can still do it.
Hartwell Cobbler at 10:20:24 Monday April 26 99
Sid - if we do go down it won't be as a result of the final round of games but because of the tactics employed by atkins for ninety per cent of the season. sat's game was tremendous. it wasn't so much two points dropped as so many lost in earlier, sterile, performances. the need for change - and the benefits of it - have been amply demonstrated in the last few games. bringing in wilson as a playmaker, adding the pace and skill of savage and adopting a 4-4-2 system on sat have all been positive but long overdue moves. clearly atkins has finally been either forced or persuaded to listen to reason. if he has now learned to do so and to adopt a more positive all-round approach he may surive and could even go on to become a better manager. one thing's for sure - his old, stubborn, approach was not going to get him any further up the ladder. if he's learned that then he's taken a big step forward and probably enhanced his own career prospects as well are ours.
Richard Hope at 10:4:17 Monday April 26 99
In response to Ralphs question yes I have buggered off to Kosovo with the TA because I am crap and Tony Dobson is better than me and looks more suited to a skinhead haircut than me.
Mr Misery at 10:1:16 Monday April 26 99
Sid we had to get to the bottom of the league before he allowed any other style of play i.e. until it was proven that his tactics were not working or injuries/weather/gossip/internet/takeyourpick. However I think we may just stay up on goals scored. Aren't I a happy man.
Steve at 6:52:25 Monday April 26 99
Has anybody else heard the bizarre rumour that Sky may be covering the Cobbs v Wigan game on Thursday ?????
MR POSH'S MOTHER at 5:4:37 Monday April 26 99
HE'S A VERY NAUGHTY BOY!
MR. POSH at 5:1:58 Monday April 26 99
I RENOUNCE ALL MY PREVIOUS NASTY COMMENTS, AND WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGISE TO ALL THE LOYAL COBBLER FANS WHO I HAVE PISSED OFF.
ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO REVEAL THAT I WAS FORCED TO WATCH A CRAP FOOTBALL TEAM SINCE I WAS OLD ENOUGH TO WALK. AND I'TS NOT MY FAULT THAT GROWING UP IN A SHIT TOWN, HAS TURNED ME INTO A BITTER, SAD AND TWISTED INDIVIDUAL. UP THE COBBLERS!
New Zealand Cobbler at 4:54:18 Monday April 26 99
Being stuck down here, info is limited, so can someone tell me if the sale of Freestone is the reason for our recent amazing goal tally, or is it due to the signing of some-one who can give Corrazin some service for a change. Anyway, the cobblers recent run of form just goes to show that we can play decent football and score goals. So why, oh why do we have to wait thirty games before something happens!
Like I say, info is limited down here, so I can only assume that we have finally sacked Twatkins!
He is, after all, one of the main reasons we are in the shit in the first place!
Ralph at 23:26:21 Sunday April 25 99
I'm more concerned where Richard Hope is at present. Does anyone know why Hope is not in the team? Is he injured? Is he a part time TA member and been called up for service in Serbia? Didn't he pay his poll tax and subsequently gone to prison? Where is he? Does anyone know? Is this a job for Scully and Mulder?
Ralph at 23:19:59 Sunday April 25 99
Annon2 - Who gives a stuff about Roy Keane anyhow? Are you named after a solar system or something?
Ralph at 23:17:47 Sunday April 25 99
Sid whaaaaat exactly are you smoking? It's a shame Atkins didn't get a vote of confidence after the defeat by Stoke at Sixfields, by your reckoning that would have been all it needed for us to become champions and possibly picking up the FA Cup in to the bargain. I would have sooner been mediocre all season and finished mid-table than been excellent in the last six games and still be in the relegation zone. Time to wise up methinks.
Ross Dougall at 22:29:17 Sunday April 25 99
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Cheers all!!!
Sid at 22:9:50 Sunday April 25 99
Ok, i dont think we need to knock the manager at this time. Look at the record. 6 games unbeaten, and a kick up the backside from the directors. Ever since he got the vote of confidence after Preston (A) we have not lost. We have had 10 goals in the last six games and i think we are doing excellent. Ok, people like Howard may squander chances, but lets not get on their backs aswell. atkins approach is to use the target man. Now, Howard is by far the best skill wise, and Wilko does not even come close. We are banging them in, but it looks to me with the bad luck we are getting with other results that we just have to win every game. I would be gutted if we went down having scored 49-51 points and not losing in the last 9 games.
Annon2 at 22:1:12 Sunday April 25 99
cobblers last, sorry I forgot to put that the red card was in the 2nd semi of the FA cup.
Sunny at 21:59:31 Sunday April 25 99
This is a message to any players who read this. It was nice to see you taking shots from outside the box for a change,so how come you don't do that more often,rather than trying to walk the ball into the net? One day if you stick at it,it might just work, like it does for other teams.
annon2 at 21:54:18 Sunday April 25 99
Thanks
From the Cobbler's Last at 21:51:21 Sunday April 25 99
Anon 2 - Keane will only be out for the Champion's League final as his booking only applies to that competition.
From the Cobbler's Last at 21:47:14 Sunday April 25 99
The keeper situation has not been good all season. Woody, was iffy, Turley okay until he made a few mistakes. Francis good at Reading but looked dubious yesterday. Atkins must take the blame. He destroys confidence by slanging players off... He did it to Woody and Turley and he almost did it yesterday but didn't name names. I go back to his comments on the radio some weeks ago.. "I tell keepers to stay on the line and save it." Francis came out yesterday and got caught. Billy did it at Bristol. Defenders aren't expecting the keeper to come out because Atkins tells them so. They all get muddled and the ball goes in. Atkins problem is, he will not let them use their own judgement - he is the same with all players... at this level he has to let players do what comes natural. Can you imagine Fergie or any of these other top managers giving line by line instructions to top players? Never, thats why they create acts of pure genious. Can you see Atkin's team ever being allowed to do it. The only time we have and they get dropped... Hence no Warner, Savage, Hill etc. Things look bleak and failure to beat Wigan and poor results on Tuesday and Saturday will make it worse. By Monday when we go Chesterfield, our fate may already be decided and we will only have played one match. We need someone to hit bad form... hopefully it's not us. Best form teams in the division .... Wycombe 3rd Burnley 4th and the mighty Cobblers 5th... don't give up yet we just need back to back wins, we are due some. UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!!
annon 2 at 21:40:7 Sunday April 25 99
Does anyone know the answer to my query. Sorry to swear but I am unsure as to a question someone asked me.Seeing as Roy Keane was yellow carded in the champions league semi and so now misses the final,does he also miss the FA cup final beings as he was red carded?
Big Al at 20:28:24 Sunday April 25 99
Amother 2 points lost thanks to that s**t Atkins and his negative tatics I wish he wquld F**K OFF. One point in the game sums him up midway through the first half they had a corner Howard had not retreated back to join the rest of the team in the box and was standing on the half way line Atkins was doing his rag at Howard telling him to get back with the rest just then the corner was taken and the ball was cleared to the half way line to be taken up by Howard had Carlo been up on the half way line with him we may have had a break on but no he was in the box unable to get any where near the ball. Will Atkins never learn I for one wish he would as we are inviting teams to attack us all the time. May I further add that I thought like the majority of others that Francis was dreadful he may have been a good keeper once but I think them days are long since past, at least Billy one mistake Turley would have perhaps done a bit better. Get out Atkins and take your negative s**t with you ***come on COBBLERS we can still do it I hope***
Norwich Cobbler at 20:0:49 Sunday April 25 99
The comments below sum up the result on Saturday quite well -two points lost!I wasn't too worried when they scored first as this often gives the other team a kick up the backside - but how many opportunities do we need to score a goal?If Howard can't score in a one on one like he had in the second half then he is not worth £10.00 let alone £100,000.My wife who knows very little about football but who I have converted to the great claret & white cause was amazed at how many chances we squandered and how cheaply goals were given away.A damn site more entertaining than my last home visit (Macclesfield) but entertaining is not the requirement but points!
Steve Francis I thought made some superb saves and can't be blamed for the first two goals but was certainly at blame for the equaliser.
Now is not the time for picking scapegoats though we can still get out of the mire by winning on Thursday and then on Monday - at least it looks like we've got some goals in our locker now!First we've scored 3 since Bristol Rovers in October.
Come on boys -YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!
P.DAVCOBBLER POSH HATER -cheers mate Up the Town!
The Chairman at 19:38:50 Sunday April 25 99
Obelisk Football Club hold their annual Past v Present football match at The Obelisk Centre on Sunday, May 9th, kick-off 10.30am. Any ex-players are more than welcome to turn up and take part. Among the players who have already committed to play are The Jesson brothers, Lenny 'The Silver Fox' Burston, Dave 'Yes it is naturally curly' Wilkins, Batesy, Tim ' That wasn't a shot' Bloyce, Waz and Nigel Bandy, Martin 'I'm for ever blowing bubbles' Cox, Noddy Richardson and many, many more. If anyone knows of any ex-Obelisk players please let them know. They can contact Lenny or just turn up on the day and play.
Anon at 19:36:37 Sunday April 25 99
Woody having a mare of a season? I'm not sure about that one. The problem has been that Atkins had too much faith in Turley and we have been sadly lacking in this depatment since Woody's departure. Woody left because of two reasons one personal and the other was he did not want reserve team football. I'm no expert and it is not with the benefit of hindsight either but it was obvious we needed to replace Woodman and we didn't. Constant faffing about with team selection has not helped either and after a spell of consistency in team selection we are back to buggering about again. Why oh why is Colin Hill not in this team? Sammo at right back is a bloody joke, we have seen it before and it has not worked so why does Atkins do it again? We looked vulnerable, to say the least, at the back, Dobson is not for me. Richard Hope has been outstanding and must have a career threatening injury not to be included recently. Don't tell me he is being rested, he is far too young to be rested. You don't see bloody Gary Neville being rested do you! Warren Aspinall I can see being rested, Paul Wilkinson I can see being rested or shot but not Richard Hope. Does anyone know what the problem with him is? Hill, Howey, Hope is as good as most in this division, so why not play them? I don't care about how entertaining yesterday was, it's too late for entertainment. We have got to scrap for the win and giving away goals and experimenting with new line-ups is not the way to survive the drop. Wigan will get behind us and rip us apart if we play like that on Thursday and Chesterfield will give us nothing, Burnley look like Real Madrid in disguise. So we had better shape up and get back to what we are good at or we will be going to Southend next season.
Pete at 18:52:27 Sunday April 25 99
Opinions, in general, seems remarkably similar. IA sold
Woody and brought Billy in to the firing line too soon. I
hope it does not shatter his confidence. Good guy, will
be a great keeper. IA then disolved a great defence and
leaves out the one man who could steady it. With regards
Man.City, this is down to my friend Vicky in Manchester
who bought the wrong Dolly Mixtures, or, forgot to get
them. It is a sad long story, but I assure you it is true.
As you know there is no other possible explanation.
Lee Howey at 18:41:25 Sunday April 25 99
what aboutsteve francis ??would turley have let them 3 goals in???
Bill at 18:37:30 Sunday April 25 99
Judge Pickles - are you any relation to Judge Jules, the DJ?
Jaffa@Col U at 17:30:16 Sunday April 25 99
Why do your lot persist in rolling over any time contact is made? If the tactic was to wind us up and get the ref on your side, then sadly you picked the wrong ref - he was awful trying to amend mistakes throughout. When Atkins lost us the Conference it was cos he sat back on one goal leads. Looks like nothings changed!!
Looks like Wycombe will survive at your expense and Oldham who have to visit Walsall, eho need a point to go up.
Still look on the bright side it'll only be one year until you play Diamonds instead of two.
Keep hoofing it!!!!!
John Mcrirrick at 17:14:6 Sunday April 25 99
He might not have had a great game but his save from Dozzell just after their third was fantastic.
Dav Cobbler Posh Hater FC at 16:54:13 Sunday April 25 99
Steve francis was only marginally better than the Referee and his assistants yesterday - AND THEY WERE S*%^E !!!!!!!! . I was directly in line with Howie at the time of "The Handball" and there is no way that any offence was committed. If we can continue to play in that manner we do still have a chance though I am very concerned that we missed Hendon so much however that can also be seen as praise for the player. COME ON COBBLERS..............SCUMSTERFIELD HERE WE COME !!!!
John Mcrirrick at 16:30:9 Sunday April 25 99
I think that it might be time to look at this goalkeeping issue with a slightly different slant. Woody, with the exception of the West Ham games, was having a mare early season and was rightly dropped. Now each susequent replacement has at times looked awful. This surely cannot be because all three keepers are that bad. To me the defence is unorganised and lacking direction. There is a lack of confidence that seems to radiate. The defence don't trust the keeper and the keeper doesn't trust the defence. To me it's time we got a quality goalkeeping coach and taught whoever the keeper is to command his area. yesterday it appeared that Francis had either been told, or decided to take the pressure off his defence by coming and claiming everything, his selection was poor and he appeared cavalier, costing us a goal and nearly more. This seems to be a trait of all three keepers that they can't do this well, and it's something we should be working on. Because all three of them are excellent shot stoppers and could be very good keepers.
John Mcrirrick at 16:21:20 Sunday April 25 99
Absolutley gutted about the lost two points yesterday. Colchester looked poor, but we were so nervous st the back that at the end the game could have gone either way. I was pleased with the formation, I've been calling for 4-4-2 all season, admittedly I'd prefer a right back playing in that position but having 4 in midfield I always thought would protect the defence better, maybe not!. Every time we play 4-4-2 we semm to lose an early goal and as for the first 5 minutes of the second half, how many times is that we've conceded goals there now. The substitutions seemed strange, just as we were beginning to dominate again and were looking ominous IA takes off are two most effective players. Parrish should get MOM if only for the most amusing incident I've seen at Sixfields all season. The referee was though the worst I have ever seen, our penalty was dubious but certainly some refs would have given it while others wouldn't, their's though was ridiculous, 1. he couldn't see it from where he was, Howey was turned away from the ref causing him to be unsighted. 2. The linesman had the best view in the ground and didn't give it, his flag was down, the ref refused to consult him and in doing that proved what an incapable ref he was. 3. the Colchester players never even appealed, which in itself is normally the best guide, all the appealing was done by the fans behind the goal. He dissalows a goal at the death when again the keeper didn't bother to appeal. His general control of the game was diabolical and after an early yellow, how did fatty Aspinall stay on the field ?. What has happened to Steve Howard, those first two games he played against Walsall and Milwall he was superb, the alarm bells started to ring against Wycombe, but since coming back from suspension he has struggled. the crowd are starting to get impatient with him and we really shouldn't let this happen. Although he didn't have a good game yesterday he was still involved in everything, his finishing just lets him down, and if the crowd get on his back then that will get worse. He has shown us already more than Wilkinson did, and we should support him. My feeling is that we need 7 more points to stay up, and i,ve a horrible feeling that we won't get them. I think we could see 2 draws in the next 2 games, and I'm worried about Thursday, lets just hope that all their games catch up with them and we can sneak 3 points, I think Wycombe will survive meaning we've got to get past Oldham and York. If we're still in there come the Burnley game though, it should be some day. Good luck fella's.
Robert Dunkley at 16:15:34 Sunday April 25 99
Howey is also scoring crucial goals, his two consolations at stoke and Notts County were not over vital, but he equalised agaisnt, York, scored the third yesterday and hit the winner against Chesterfield. I feel that Howey looks slightly cumbersome as he is a big bloke, but he seems to get to the and clear it, although he always hits it into the stand, however whether or not thsi unders instructions from Atkins I do not know!
TRB Mark at 14:44:6 Sunday April 25 99
Have to agree with Robert Dunkley that Howey is looking a very good replacement for Razor. If we go down, then our failure to keep Woody here may have contributed largely. If anyone saw the 18 year old (whose name eludes me) 1-on-1 goal for Everton on MOTD last night was'nt it simailar to Howards fluffed effort.
Feel sick today and I know it is'nt over yet but we are running out of games fast. Bloody Stoke want shooting for letting all of our rivals beat them at home and cheers Man City, hope you stay down too.
Eternal Optimist at 14:9:7 Sunday April 25 99
Bring back Billy, Francis inspired no confidence at all.
Hippocrates at 13:52:17 Sunday April 25 99
Cobblers - the mighty SIlkmen now look doomed to return to the third division. We played very poorly against York in the first half, and after we got one back we squandered a number of goood chances and were criminally penalised by some outrageous decisions. One of the linesmen just couldn't keep up with play. Unfortunately for your own chances the York we played looked more like the early season play off hopefuls than the dire relegation candidates of earlier this year - Oldham might be the team you need to overhaul. How did Wycombe beat Man City?
Pete Marsh at 13:40:16 Sunday April 25 99
Can't anyone get a lie in around here?
Tommy Gunn at 13:38:5 Sunday April 25 99
It's not up to the standard of the Somme. It's interesting to see that the Lions are still lead by Donkeys though.
Deen Peer at 13:34:47 Sunday April 25 99
The state of the playing surface does not bother me too much as I never use it.
Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band at 13:33:41 Sunday April 25 99
We would have won the European Marching Band Champions had we not played on such a bad surface. It's disgraceful that a final is played on such a poor pitch.
Ian Atkins at 13:31:42 Sunday April 25 99
Don't blame me, individuals have to take responsibility for their own mistakes. Look at the state of this pitch.
Wolfie Smith at 13:30:17 Sunday April 25 99
Sack the groundsman.
The Insider at 13:10:40 Sunday April 25 99
TCMP, sorry, I'm going to have to correct you. There were SEVEN back-to-back Northants 92 League finals played in one day two weeks ago. There were a further three cup finals there last Sunday that I know of with a further series of finals scheduled today. The tracks you can see from the West Stand were not the result of sprint training (the Cobblers train almost without exception at Moulton), but the result of marching band displays! If they want to march, can't they do that somewhere more suitable like Downing Street? Our problem is compounded by the fact that we have to share the groundsman with Wolves, and one of my mates who is a Wolves season ticket holder tells me that Molyneaux is the worst pitch in that division - can't be just a coincidence.
Robert dunkley at 12:53:56 Sunday April 25 99
Of course Lily handled against Blackpool!! I think that Wycombe can overhaul York, and we can still get above Oldham. Two wins and a draw will do the trick, I hope
Ralph at 10:47:2 Sunday April 25 99
Succinctly put Cobbler's Last. I was sure at the time Howey did not handle and Sky confirm that this morning. The main concern all season has been team selection and tactics. Having said that we have always criticised Atkins team selection and the way we go about 'playing' but in the past he has confounded his critics time and again by getting results. This season's plight could easily have been avoided by seeing more of Dave Savage, Colin Hill and less of Dean Peer. We have good players and not very good tactics. Movement at throw-ins is abysmal. Why at a free-kick is it the first guy who always runs over the ball? If we are trying to deceive the keeper it should be the first player that takes the kick, once one player has gone the keeper knows if it will be a left foot or right foot cross. Why at deep set pieces is it Corazzin that stands wide to try and nod the ball back in to a crowded box? Surely it should be Howard and Carlo, leading scorer, should be in the box putting away the chance. The list is endless and with everyone else winning the task is made even tougher. Even with the injuries we have sustained it could have been so easily avoided.
Judge Pickles at 9:17:2 Sunday April 25 99
Video clearly shows no contact with hands - do referees apologise.
If we go down it will not be by more than those 2 points.
-and no, things do not even out over a season!
From the Cobbler's Last at 0:8:21 Sunday April 25 99
An exciting game, but for once it would have been good to have a boring 1-0 victory. Alas not to be..... we all want attacking football and what a shame we have had to wait until the 43rd game for the change in method to give it. We looked good going forward and should have scored more but we looked shaky at the back. WHY OH WHY WAS HILL NOT PLAYING??????????????? Surely if its experience we need, we need look no further than Hill! Full credit to everyone on the team. There were mistakes but there was commitment and we can ask for no more. The three goals may prove important when the final game is played and let's face it, without them we would have lost today. Col U were not a good side and we must count this as two points lost. On the good side, we are no unbeaten in the last 6 games and as long as we keep picking up points, we are still there. With the other results going badly, we needed all three, but all is not lost. We have nine points to play for and we have to go for all nine, any thoughts by Atkins of drawing gaames are out of the question. Wigan may assist us by sinking Lincoln on Tuesday and Notts County need points to be safe so they might give Wycombe a hard time. I couldn't believe the other results today. Man City and Stoke, the great hopes, have both dropped us in it and I hope both stay in Div 2 next season because they have not shown themselves to be good enough to leave yet. One consolation is that Burnley will be out of it by the last game of the season and we will need to win so let's hope we can get the points there. As for the game, full marks to Savage who has justified the selection everyone has been calling for. Why did Atkins not realise this before last Saturday? It proves that he has lost the plot for many weeks if not all season. He talked on the radio about the mistakes players have made..... when will he acknowledge that the major mistakes have been his?.. in team selection... in tactics.... in signings and sellings. When the final game has been played and the outcome decided, he must put his hand up and take FULL RESPONSIBILITY. Its daft when you look at the table and realise that we only needed a couple of wins to be safe now. Rememeber the five defeats in February.. Look where all those points were lost.. they have been going all season and today is another example of his inability to sort things out in time. Gibb in the forward role looked to be a danger, but he only gave him 10 minutes, Hill should have played instead of Dobson and Howard needs some coaching on how to head a ball goalwards instead of getting up to soon and heading it over from good positions. However, full credit to Howard, he did get into positions that created goals. Now for the ref..... He lost it completely at times and players were taking the michael. Parrish, funny though he was winding up Aspinal, was out of order and lucky not to get booked. The penalty against Howey looked a joke... did anyone get a good view? nobody around me thought he touched it with his hand. The fouls on players in the box, including one for Col U, went unseen and they were so obvious it was unbelievable he missed them. If he felt players had dived then he should have booked them. In contrast and it was one of many curious decisions against players of both sides, Howard was penalised at the death(and goal disallowed!) and he never committed a foul.... It felt like the ref had it down for a drawn and come hell or high water he made sure it was. One poser for you... why did he not even book Howey for the penalty when, according to the ref, he handled in the box to get an advantage. Seemed like he was embarrassed to take any further action. Yet the Col U player, denied Howard a goalscoring chance and only got booked- Howard was clear on goal remember. Atkins said in the programme that we are good when we know what we have to do - well we need three wins and that's what we have to do. I hope Atkins remembers, that when the season ends, he knows what he has to do. RESIGN....Our situation doesn't look good tonight but we have to keep fighting.... UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!!!!
Sid at 22:30:23 Saturday April 24 99
Okay, so it looked like an epic today, but unfortunately i was at worked and phoned up home for the result and scorers! CHAT is on now if anyone wants to come in
Robert Dunkley at 22:9:57 Saturday April 24 99
I think it is a straight battle between us Wycombe, Oldham, York to go down with Lincoln and Macc
Scott Doyle at 21:51:13 Saturday April 24 99
I Know the Cobblers can Stay Up I register my support fully.
adam at 21:28:45 Saturday April 24 99
is it true there is a new cobblers fanzine out (ie not WALOC), and if so can someone tell me what its called and how i may be able to get a copy. i have included my email address if anyone wants to email me. thanks
Denisgreen@lineone.net at 21:10:42 Saturday April 24 99
1st half I thought CU were pretty poor. However as soon as we scored our 3rd either we stepped off the gas and tried to protect our lead or they suddenly became dangerous. Every time the ball went into our box we were in trouble. Dozy won more arial balls in this one game thatn he did all season for us, but then again he played in a different position. Cracking goal from Savage, good header from Howey, 2 dubious penalties, Ref very poor again, Howard seems as though he will never score in a month of sundays. Savage excellent as was Parish, Hunt. Carlo seems to have no first touch, Dobson had his good bits and bad bits, Francis flapped at the 1st goal and then was deliberately blocked for the 3rd, Hunt drifted in and out. I agree with the comments of playing a flat back 4. All season Atkins has been going on about having Clarkie back so he can go to 4 at the back, We then buy Hendon, who I think is excellent, but still play 5 accross the back, and then low and behold when we are fooled into thinking Clarkie is fit he plays Sammo at right back. Have I lost the plot or has Atkins. What the hell is going on?
The Olney Cobbler at 21:7:31 Saturday April 24 99
I thought we tried to play a bit of football today. If anything Colchester were the ones hoofing! I was very disappointed to see Colin Hill dropped today. Everybody who saw him last week said how magnificent he was. Defensively we look suspect without him. Still no Michael Warner. He should be there ahead of Gibb (and so say 90% of the North Stand) I see again that 11 back for corners is not working - hence the first goal. Finally, regarding something I wrote earlier on in the week about my Cobblers book 'Upton Way'. Some people have said they would like more details, so here goes. Available from me at PO Box 702, Olney, MK46 5FH, Price £8.99 +£1 P&P. (cheques payable to Q Jones) The book is paperback and is about NTFC from 1996-98. It starts at Scarborough and finishes at Wembley. 203 pages, colour front and back covers with 6 pictures inside. It has been a bestseller at Waterstone's. Any more details drop me an e-mail at lurchbooks@lineone.net.
Robert Dunkley at 21:6:40 Saturday April 24 99
Now, Atkisn is playing a 4-4-2, what are the chances that Clarkson plays again this season?? I must say, we harp on about missing Razor, in a certain sense Howey has replaced him with the goals, 5 since November is better than most of the team!! I reckon it will go down to the wire, and I have this gut feeling if we win agaisnt Burnley we may still go down. I thought that Atkins should be allowed to stay for a couple of months next season if he played the ball to Savage etc. But I think he will not change, I would like to see him go, and I feel the only way he will go is if we force him out. Atkins is not stupid he will not resign just like that. If we show our frustration at the end of the season, he may go. The other idea would be to try and give a lump sum eg 30%of his contract and see if he accepts that instead of a legal battle with the club.
If we do go down, i feel that if we haev a manager who respects ALL of his palyers and is respected by them, the likes of Carlo would stay and Lily as they seem players who are loyal to The Cobblers. I am worried about the number of centre backs we have got, and I fell any manager would have to sell before they could buy.
Bill at 20:52:23 Saturday April 24 99
And that should have been "auctioneer". Damn Koybuard is scrowyed ip
Bill at 20:51:21 Saturday April 24 99
Angry Cobbler is probably under a bridge somewhere completely drunk.. only joking Angry mate! Well, I couldn't understand half of what Tim Whatsisname said this afternoon, but it sounded like an entertaining game, but two points lost. Has anyone else noticed that when that bloke gets excited, his voice suddenly becomes inaudible, and he starts talking like an autioneer?
Uther at 20:31:22 Saturday April 24 99
P.S. Is Angry Cobbler on holiday or has his P.C. been reposessed?
Uther Pendragon at 20:30:30 Saturday April 24 99
MOM today (in my opinion) - Dave Savage - why ever was he dropped??? Parrish also had an excellent tustle with the tub of lard and, as Ralph said, had one of his best games after seeming to struggle with fitness all season. I still thought we looked slow/tired and were nearly always 2nd to the ball. 11 men as usual behind the ball at 3-2 which probably cost us the game and our status in Div. 2. We NEED new direction at management & board level.
Ralph at 20:23:54 Saturday April 24 99
Steve Howard looks a fine buy to me and I cannot understand the criticism that some people direct at him. Savage's goal eminated from his long throw, he won a penalty and a little more tenuous, Howey's goal came from a corner that came from a save from a Howard shot. The side has been tinkered with too much recently, we leave out our best defenders, if Hope and Hill played alongside Howey we would not have conceded three today. The next to are going to be tough, we have the players, all we have to do is play them.
Uncle Richard at 18:58:19 Saturday April 24 99
I think the words to the song are something like (tune - sing when we're winning) ----Down with the Atkins -- We're going down with the Atkins -- etc etc
We played with a flat back four but had the option of another three defenders on the bench if required - positive options from our manager , Howard looks like a good replacement for Freestone - get up to the area and end up on his backside . Throw-in options were up to the usual standard . Can't knock the players , they all gave their best . Parrish gets my MOM for his graphic imitation of Aspinal . Keep going lads , do it for us fans , not for Atkins.
Pete at 18:47:55 Saturday April 24 99
We scored three goals and missed a series of 'sitters'.
The defence let in three goals. Someone in the Centre Stand
said-'If only we had an international class centre back to
sort us out at the back'. To which someone replied 'Don't be
daft- where would you find one of those on a Saturday
afternoon?' If we cannot put away the easy chances,
we do not deserve to stay up. Anyone know the words of the
'Going Down' song?
Ralph at 17:49:4 Saturday April 24 99
We wait for months to go to a flat back four and we wait until we have no right back and do it! Sammo is not a right back, Atkins has played him there before and he has struggled, even got sent off at Exeter playing at right back. Isaid last week that Dobson looks a defensive liability, where is Richard Hope? Colin Hill was head and shoulders above everyone last week and surely would have been a better bet at full back. Savage is showing why he should have been playing weeks ago. Francis or Turley? we have yet to replace Woody. Howey excellent again. Pay Dobson in carrots this week. Frain played okay. Wilson had a super game. Hunt was busy. Parrish had his best game for the club today, and I'm not a big fan of Sean's. You had to be there to see the battle between him and Aspinall. Honours even. Howard and Corrazin both had chances, I still think they are our best pairing.
Ralph at 17:41:39 Saturday April 24 99
Wycombe win at Man City 2-1, Lincoln lost at home 1-0 to Walsall, Oldham lost at home 3-1, York beat Macc 2-1, Burnley beat Stoke away 4-1! We are still fourth from bottom but a few clubs have managed to pull away from us now.
Chaz at 17:38:51 Saturday April 24 99
I thin the game was the best we have played all season, but we threw it all away in the end. WELL DONE THE COBBLERS!!!!!
KEEP GOING!!!!
Robert Dunkley at 17:22:54 Saturday April 24 99
Since Easter i have seen three games all wins, and the ones I missed we all drew! I am coming back for Burnley, so if NTFC pay me expenses I will make the trip from Lancaster to Chesterfield 9LOL)
Ian at 16:42:9 Saturday April 24 99
3-3 after 71 minutes and the other results are not doing us any favours.
Ian at 16:39:37 Saturday April 24 99
3-2 now with a Colchester penalty then Howey. Add Bristol Rovers now winning to the other three.
Ian at 16:6:27 Saturday April 24 99
No-one listening to the radio today to give us updates? Soccernet says 2-1 at half-time, Colchester after 3 minutes, Savage after 18 and a Corrazin penalty after 41 minutes. Unfortunately Wycombe, York and Burnley all winning. Looks like we made need Colchester and Oldham to join Macc and Lincoln.
Anon at 15:43:49 Saturday April 24 99
TEST
Emma at 13:42:43 Saturday April 24 99
HELLO
I was pleasantly surprised that over 90,000 had visited this site, but then again we do have over 41,000 that are prepared to travel to wembley!
Ralph at 13:32:4 Saturday April 24 99
Hartwell Dave - Does that old chap still cook paella on the beach. We watched him pick up drift wood, make a fire and begin cooking using a huge pan. People would turn up just in time to eat. Wonderful stuff. Rumour had it he was one of the young lads that discovered the caves. We haven't been back for ten years or so. My uncle has a villa to the left of the Frigliana Road and we stayed there. I understand it has suffered some major development of late, that's progress I guess. You must take a lap top to keep in touch with the scores.
GAME OFF at 13:24:58 Saturday April 24 99
Todays game is OFF. The referee has declared that the staff at NTFC are too wet.
From the Cobbler's Last at 12:47:47 Saturday April 24 99
Bring on Colchester. It won't be easy, three points for them will mean almost certain safety so we must put them back in the mire. We need an attacking line up to get the win and the points. Let's hope the rest come unstuck. I'm worried the Grauniad tipped us to win, it sounds like a kiss of death. I hope not.. two wins from two home games will take us a long way so we MUST go for it! UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!!!
Ralph at 12:30:20 Saturday April 24 99
And Wilkinson has broken his nose, apparently in the reserve match v Watford. So he is out. Rotten luck!!!!?
The Chairman at 12:29:9 Saturday April 24 99
Obelisk Football Club hold their annual Past v Present football match at The Obelisk Centre on Sunday, May 9th, kick-off 10.30am. Any ex-players are more than welcome to turn up and take part. Among the players who have already committed to play are The Jesson brothers, Lenny 'The Silver Fox' Burston, Dave 'Yes it is naturally curly' Wilkins, Batesy, Tim ' That wasn't a shot' Bloyce, Waz and Nigel Bandy, Martin 'I'm for ever blowing bubbles' Cox, Noddy Richardson and many, many more. If anyone knows of any ex-Obelisk players please let them know. They can contact Lenny or just turn up on the day and play.
Sid at 12:27:50 Saturday April 24 99
Ok, a much needed win today looks on, but we have to watch out and not be too complacent. Corazzin and Sammo are back i think, and Lee is supended. Lets go out and show them what we are made of!
Ralph at 12:27:40 Saturday April 24 99
Hartwell Dave - Wifey's got a pot of Nivea on her dressing table, search no more, it's yours.
Sid at 12:26:11 Saturday April 24 99
Good, the game goes ahead then. I was worried yesterday with the state of the pitch. Anyone got any last minute GTA's please send them in. Cheers.
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 11:7:20 Saturday April 24 99
Larry old boy, your team will get stuffed today by the Mighty Cobblers. Our team battle harder than your lot with your good (wish we had him) manager. Aspinal is the only danger. Take him out of the game and we will stroll home. Poor old Diamonds as well!!!!!!!!!!
I say a 2-0 win to 'Town' Lee and Howard to put them in during the 1st half.
COBBELRS STAYING UP! COME ON YOU SAINTS!
Larry at 11:0:53 Saturday April 24 99
Only kiddin!
I hope it will be a good game...
Larry at 10:45:4 Saturday April 24 99
We will win - you will loose!
Hartwell Cobbler at 10:29:45 Saturday April 24 99
Good news about today's game. Ralph: I will be strolling along the Balcon in a week's time - and no doubt popping up to Frigliana as well to take the air. I will also be sweating heavily (not due to the sun) but the Burnley game! Glad you tried the alixier of life, Hipprocrates. Must admit, like some mystic, I'm still searching for nivana (typical of a child of the 60s, eh? - actually more like the 50s truth be told!). Anyway, today I'll settle happily for three points.
Ralph at 10:9:23 Saturday April 24 99
Still, with weather like this it will be nice to get away from it all. The view from the top of the Frigliana Road is particularly nice at this time of year, not to mention a stroll along the Balcon. Lovely little town is Nerja!
Wilf at 10:8:22 Saturday April 24 99
Hi everyone. Thought I'd let you know that CIRCA have just finished recording at The Lodge and will be performing their new songs live at The Racehorse, Abington Square on Saturday, 1st May. It is only £2 to get in and moneys raised will go toward the NSPCC. Please come along and see a great local band and support a truly worthy cause.
Ralph at 10:4:43 Saturday April 24 99
I suppose credit where credit is due. Well done to Mr Wishart for posting the news nice and early. At least we can all get on with the rest of the day knowing that the game is going ahead. Thank you.
Ralph at 10:0:44 Saturday April 24 99
NO PROBLEMS WITH PITCH - The match v Colchester United DOES go ahead. The pitch has drained well and is in near perfect condition. These are the words on the 'official site' and for once I believe them. Yippee! game on. See you all there.
Col U fan at 9:44:42 Saturday April 24 99
Is the match definitely, definitely on?? No more pitch inspections due etc before we set off from soggy Colchester?
Could anyone let me know, please? Thanks
Anon at 9:35:54 Saturday April 24 99
MATCH IS DEFINITELY ON ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL SITE.
MAKE SURE YOU GET TO SIXFIELDS
Hippocrates at 9:26:52 Saturday April 24 99
Hartwell Cobbler - thank you for the list, I am now enlightened and have given up sweary words. I have tried your list in written order, but I was knackered by the time I got to the sex. I have also tried it in reverse order, but you've cunningly put sex in the middle! Being a tad under 3,000 years old means I do get jaded some times. You should win today (The Guardian thinks so), but if the fearless Silkmen do not beat York I fear we will be doomed. Good luck!!!!!!!
Ralph at 8:36:51 Saturday April 24 99
Morning has broken like the first morning . . . well not quite but the sun is shining, no more rain over night and all the puddles have gone off of our garage roof. Michael Fish reckons that we should expect more heavy showers this afternoon. Over to you Garfield.
Yogi Bear at 1:43:9 Saturday April 24 99
If its on today lets hope they play better than the stiffs did the other night against Watford. Yes I'm afraid I was there - 1 of only 4 cobs supporters who bothered to go. Wilkinson he-hawed all around -old donkey now. Seal was crap (nothing unusual). The only ones who looked something like were Clarkson & Greenacre.
Anon at 23:56:6 Friday April 23 99
Heinz's 69 varieties sucks.
Ralph at 23:20:56 Friday April 23 99
I've seen it done twice! Nice beans though Heinz.
Ralph at 23:19:35 Friday April 23 99
The good news is it has stopped raining, the bad news is not before I left the pub. (hic) Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are on Jools Holland tonight, what a top groove!
Professor Heinz Wolff at 23:19:19 Friday April 23 99
Now look here my English friend; as presenter of the "Great Egg Race" (remember that one kiddies?) I can tell you that it is absolutely impossible to get the ball in the boot of that motor, and even if you did get it in, it would bounce straight out again!!!! Its a chuffin con!!
Anon at 22:44:1 Friday April 23 99
The reason whats-his-name won't announce this page tomorrow is because the club want it shut down.
Dewsie at 22:32:48 Friday April 23 99
If i see neil grayson again i am going to buy him as many pints as i can afford! you are god for sinking rubbish & diremonds!
SING FOR LARRY!
Mark Dews at 22:26:0 Friday April 23 99
great page! you should get whats-his-name to read the address out before the game starts tommorrow.
i plan on getting the ball in the back of the boot someday!
seeya
dewsie & chelle
p.s. COBBLERS FOR THE PREMIERSHIP!
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 22:9:40 Friday April 23 99
NORWICH COBBLER it was good chatting last night. I hope you have a good journey down providing the game is on of course. It is good to see that a COBBLER from so far away is still as keen to cheer on the boys. GOOD LUCK
Solo at 21:31:8 Friday April 23 99
Why is it that having got 2 tickets for the Burnley game at your place. I then ring up and find out that i can`t get on with my 2 sons aged 4 months and 2 years old , unless they have tickets. Yet Wrexam, Oldham, Notts County and many many other teams let them on for free. This is a slur on your club, i would like to know if any of you have to pay for your young ones to go on. As they get on the Turf for free, See YA soon
CLARETS FOREVER
Ralph at 20:56:30 Friday April 23 99
So Garfield Wishart has surfaced, I hope he will be dashing around tomorrow keeping us informed on TV, text, radio and net of the prospects of play. How about Radio Northampton miking up the ref?
Ralph at 20:52:51 Friday April 23 99
I am sorry to say that The Sixfields pich has plenty of standing water at the moment. Both goal mouths, the centre circle and a large patch in front of the West Stand have surface water. I'm unsure of tonight's forecast or what, if anything, is being done by groundstaff overnight. Unless this rain lets up pretty soon I do not think tomorrow's game will go ahead. Check before you travel. 01604 588339 is Pall Mall or 01604 757773 is the shop/club. Oh! and it is still pouring here in Kingsthorpe. I'm orf up the pub.
pendragon at 20:52:28 Friday April 23 99
OK...I admit that I was listening to radio Northampton at 7 p.m. They spoke with Gareth Wilshire, the press officer at 6fields, and he said that the game would almost certainly be ON. This was live a 7 p.m. P.S. This programme offers a good chance to discuss Cobblers issues but noone bothers to 'phone in (well, they may have but I fell asleep for 1/2 an hour!). Why don't they set up a few calls in advance?
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 20:45:39 Friday April 23 99
IS IT ON ? IS IT OFF ? PLEASE DONT KEEP US WAITING UNTIL LAST ORDERS IN THE BOOZER BEFORE MAKING THE DECISION. COME ON COBBLERS
Ralph at 20:32:15 Friday April 23 99
It is still pouring. It does not look good for tomorrow.
The Chairman at 20:30:31 Friday April 23 99
Obelisk Football Club hold their annual Past v Present football match at The Obelisk Centre on Sunday, May 9th, kick-off 10.30am. Any ex-players are more than welcome to turn up and take part. Among the players who have already committed to play are The Jesson brothers, Lenny 'The Silver Fox' Burston, Dave 'Yes it is naturally curly' Wilkins, Batesy, Tim ' That wasn't a shot' Bloyce, Waz and Nigel Bandy, Martin 'I'm for ever blowing bubbles' Cox, Noddy Richardson and many, many more. If anyone knows of any ex-Obelisk players please let them know. They can contact Lenny or just turn up on the day and play.
Wilf at 20:12:3 Friday April 23 99
Hi everyone. Thought I'd let you know that CIRCA have just finished recording at The Lodge and will be performing their new songs live at The Racehorse, Abington Square on Saturday, 1st May. It is only £2 to get in and moneys raised will go toward the NSPCC. Please come along and see a great local band and support a truly worthy cause.
Ralph at 20:7:12 Friday April 23 99
Still, with weather like this it will be nice to get away from it all. The view from the top of the Frigliana Road is particularly nice at this time of year, not to mention a stroll along the Balcon. Lovely little town is Nerja!
Ralph at 19:50:42 Friday April 23 99
And it is still raining. . . .hard.
Ralph at 19:33:36 Friday April 23 99
Hartwell Dave - It may be that we do not know each other.
Ralph at 18:55:59 Friday April 23 99
And it is pouring out here in Kingsthorpe. Just had to get the rabbit in and give it a blow dry. It is very wet in our garden!
Ray at 18:35:37 Friday April 23 99
Its absolutely poshing down now.....
Pete at 18:22:31 Friday April 23 99
If we played Greenacre and he did well, it would
double his fee. IA seems impressed by him in the reserves
and we don't actually need him- or want to try him out in
the sort of key matches we are having now.If Chris Lee had
not come to life with Kevin Wilson, we would have played
him I think. I must admit I would not risk The Seal now -
he has too much justifiable anger against the club to be
trusted. I remember seeing Pierre Van Hoydonk(spelling?)
smash Celtic's championship chances two/three years ago
when he was playing FOR Celtic.I wish we had looked after
Seal and treated him better- but I think he should be
regarded as having left us.
Uncle Richard at 18:19:6 Friday April 23 99
Nod , I don't know anything about Rail Rovers , but I saw some Austin Rovers on Top Gear last night . P.S. Are you the legendary linesman who tripped the scorching winger , that Parklands morn many years ago ? I'm available for C*****t on sunday - it's ideal weather for ducks !!
P.P.S. ATKINS OUT
Kobbler at 16:33:8 Friday April 23 99
Am I right in thinking that youth team games are not played at Sixfields? The pitch in its current state should be used for first team matchdays only, sod the reserve family football, they should train and play reserve games on the pitch in the middle of the running track, then we wouldn't get vital matches like Wigan called off disrupting our good run of form.
Kobbler at 16:25:34 Friday April 23 99
£400 a week? Try doubling it and you'd get the figure I heard. Mind you this is all North Stand gossip. I also heard that Chris Greenacre will not figure. What is the point of bringing him in?!
Hartwell Cobbler at 16:20:5 Friday April 23 99
Ralph - yep. I did mention sex (of course!). As for the rest - like 'em, but i would draw the line at trainspotting! Incidentally, please tell me how we know each other? A friend of mine saw Sixfields mid-am today. Says the pitch is in a state - standing water still in both goalmouths and along the west stand touchline. Apparently Pell Mell (sic) is working to drain the surface. But my friend, using his mark one eyeballs, could detect no signs of activity. Perhaps they are in turbo-drive by now ? Obviously everyone is keen to get the game played and is, therefore, making optimistic noises. But to be realistic the pitch is clearly waterlogged and the forecast is not good. So even if they covered it tonight, the main problem may well be the water table. Still, let's hope. If we lose tomorrow's game to the weather we're getting into a fixture log-jam. On the subject of Larry Grayson, Carlo apart have we really bought anyone better to replace him ? Bilko is certainly not the business. As for Howard, early indications are he'd be a real asset if his goals tally was equal to his bookings. And what about that fella from Man City, who I'm told Atkins has brought here just for cover, without any real intention of playing and for which I'm told the club is having to fork out £400 a week ? Seal seems to be another player who we're also paying but who Atkins is no longer prepared to even consider. Finally the enigma that is Chris Lee: despite a recent marked improvement he's still not really started to fulfill our early expectations. Finally, if Atkins persists in playing his route one game, we may as well try to buy back Grayson AND Gayle!
Nod at 16:5:32 Friday April 23 99
Bob, if you weren't giving me a lift home, I'd book you. And it was never offside.
Sid at 15:58:18 Friday April 23 99
Been up Sixfields today, and the only waterlogged areas are the mudy bits outside the dugout (around a 20 metre radius) around the half-way line, and the goal-mouths. The match is still on though.
Neil Grayson at 15:54:20 Friday April 23 99
I want to come back. Please re-sign me! I am a star!
Bolton Cobbler at 15:49:32 Friday April 23 99
NEWS: Saturdays games is "almost definately on" according to NTFC.
PS: Ray Graydon for Cobblers manager, you certainly wouldn't see Ian Atkins acting with that kind of integrity.
bob at 15:48:44 Friday April 23 99
(1) If you find out that referee called Nod is to take charge of your game then pray that rain abandons it. He is worsr that the infamous Dave Allan / Uriah Rennie. Uncle Richard is no better.
(2) Any news about tomorrow ?
Kobbler at 15:20:7 Friday April 23 99
Just been over to Cambridge United's message board viewing the build up to tommorrow Cambridge/BoroSh*t clash, it really is hilarious viewing the small time provincial rubbish between the two clubs. (I did stick my oar in though and backed Cambridge to stuff the Pish whilst calling the BoroShite names. I really hope we don't go down, I would hate going back to play shit clubs like The Pish next season. As Cambridge are going up I'd much rather be facing them next season. (having said that Cambridge will probably go straight back down)
treenie at 14:26:47 Friday April 23 99
just marking the page. Have a nice weekend. Let's hope the game isn't called off
Ralph at 14:19:21 Friday April 23 99
It's quite bright at the moment, it's stopped raining. I suppose it would be too much to expect Garfield Wishart to post something on the official site.
John Arlott at 14:12:17 Friday April 23 99
They say if you can see the Pennines it's going to rain, if you can't see them it's already raining!!
Ralph at 14:9:1 Friday April 23 99
It's raining again.
Trevor Bailey at 14:7:34 Friday April 23 99
The covers are coming off and play will start in ten minutes.
Fred Truman at 14:6:11 Friday April 23 99
Player's today don't know they're born. We would bowl 210,000 overs in one day. It's depriving the public, who pay good money, to see second rate bowling. I just don't understand it.
Johnners at 14:3:36 Friday April 23 99
Has Aggers scoffed all the chocolate cake?
Henry Blofelt at 14:2:7 Friday April 23 99
There's a marvellous shiny red bus going down Harleyford Road.
Ray at 13:54:30 Friday April 23 99
Its stopped raining.....
John Mcrirrick at 13:50:36 Friday April 23 99
Cheers anyway.
Ray at 13:29:1 Friday April 23 99
Not that I've seen...
John Mcrirrick at 13:26:46 Friday April 23 99
Is there any news on ceefax or from the club itself.
Ray at 12:51:57 Friday April 23 99
The bad news is that it has been persisting down all morning.....
Pendragon at 12:51:4 Friday April 23 99
p.s. For those asking...the weather in Daventry is shite (raining all morning). I think there must be a serious question mark over tomorrows game (unless someone in N'pton can comment to the contrary).
Uther Pendragon at 12:48:18 Friday April 23 99
Interesting to see that Ray Graydon, the Walsall manager, is to study video evidence of Jason Brissett with a view to sacking him (3 red cards/alleged violence on the pitch. Ray does not want himself or his club associated with that kind of conduct.Well, I say WELL DONE to him. I respect his position. If only some of the premiership managers (and I mean nearly ALL the top table managers) had this guys integrity. Instead, they only make excuses or remain silent whilst the supposed cream of English football (plus notable foreigners) drag our game deeper into disrepute whilst bleeding the game dry. Having got that off my chest, COME ON COBBLERS....3POINTS ON SATURDAY (weather permitting). Hope thes comments are stimulating enough for N'pton Gas/Hartwell!
Innuendo Boy at 12:9:58 Friday April 23 99
Carl: So what if it's near the end of the month, you can get pads these
days that let you run, swim and rollerskate no matter what!
Unfortunately they haven't invented a quality football pad yet, so
we won't see Posh sponsered by bodyform next year.
Dyl at 11:57:25 Friday April 23 99
Hard luck Dire-monds. Still, once a village team, always a village team!
John Mcrirrick at 11:51:30 Friday April 23 99
Anyone know the state of the pitch ?. I'm about to leave in a couple of hours to come up for tommorows game. Am I wasting my time again. Weather seems fine here
David Nikel at 11:42:10 Friday April 23 99
CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM.
David Nikel at 11:40:32 Friday April 23 99
Hey Uncle Richard, I didn't know you played cricket, you should come and play for Haddon !
Nod at 11:28:14 Friday April 23 99
Sorry you didn't make it to the match Uncle Richard, do you want to extend your run of ducks? The Club record is five and it seems a shame to quit when you're so close.....
Nod at 11:26:33 Friday April 23 99
Trainspotting is not free! Have you seen the price of an all-line rail-rover these days?
Carl at 10:40:33 Friday April 23 99
What's the weather like in glorious Northampton at the moment, as on Sid's GTA I have put a guess in of 0000, and I was wondering if I stood a chance of getting all the points. Sadly I can't be there tomorrow, if it is on that is, as I live in Portsmouth, and it is too close to the end of the month. Will be the first game I have missed for a while though, so to all you people who are going, give the buggers some stick, and here's looking forward to three points and our march up the league table. UP THE COBBLERS.
dyl at 10:38:42 Friday April 23 99
If we join Cheltenham in Div 3, how about a bid for Larry? If we stay in Div 2 how about a bid for Larry anyway?
Andy C at 10:37:44 Friday April 23 99
I guess that Wigan's fixture pile-up may have had something to do with the late postponement on Tuesday. Probably the ref was aware of their backlog and wanted to give them every chance of playing this week rather than an extra game next. PS Sorry we lost to Wrexham. If you want to know why, ask the ref - by all accounts we were up against 14 men.
Ralph at 10:29:47 Friday April 23 99
Hartwell - Good to see you are on form and causing a bit of a fluster - The best things in life are free, what about: Walking, Music, Love, The Sea, The Sky and trainspotting?
The Crowd Went woooooo! at 10:29:0 Friday April 23 99
CHELTENHAM , CHELTENHAM , CHELTENHAM , CHELTENHAM!!!!!!!
Ralph at 10:21:4 Friday April 23 99
Robbie - Bescot is pretty good too!
Robbie at 9:48:9 Friday April 23 99
I agree with Hartwell Cobbler, in an earlier posting a contributor called Ralph clearly states he is off to Wellingborough to do some "trainspotting". Whilst I don't condemm Ralph for his obvious addiction he shouldn't boast of his sordid dealings on this site.
VIRUS WARNING at 9:33:5 Friday April 23 99
Message from Ray...VIRUS CIH.1003 I have been running Virus Protection Software consistently and this was NOT detected. By pure chance whilst researching a different Virus infection yesterday, I discovered multiple copies of the CIH.1003 Virus in three separate businesses, in fact every machine I checked except for one was infected!!!
Check that your virus protection program is completely up to date. Even virus patterns a few weeks old may not contain information about this virus. Check that CIH is in your "virus information" on your virus checker. If it is then you shouldn't have anything to worry about. If it isn't then contact your current support to get a virus checker that does check for it. The main danger from this particular nasty piece of work is that not only does it corrupt you data (which isn't too much of a problem if you take regular back-ups) BUT it also corrupts your hardware (yes - seriously!).
treenie at 9:12:6 Friday April 23 99
steve richies got a bit worried that Ian Atkins might play himself on saturday but Atkins suggested he might get ten minutes in on the last day of the season. God help us!!!!!
Hartwell Cobbler at 8:55:1 Friday April 23 99
hipprocrates - for starters, good food, good wine, good friends, good conversation, family, sex, education, travel, fulfilling job, philosophy, art, literature, sport(not necessarily in that order).
JAMES CURLEY at 2:17:53 Friday April 23 99
UP THE COBBLERS
Sid at 23:59:16 Thursday April 22 99
Okay, Re. the message posted this morning. I would like to totally refute the allegations made this morning by someone (i know who it is)posting under my name. They have been dealt with...........
Right, if anyone has not done their GTA for this weekend can you please do so, as not many people have. Please e-mail me with your guess.
Uncle Richard at 23:9:7 Thursday April 22 99
Nod , Can I play? It's not related to that egg-chasing rubbish that the glory boys go to watch is it ?
(excellent batting record - 4 inns 0 runs )
Hippocrates at 22:36:40 Thursday April 22 99
Hartwell Cobbler, can you please list some of the interesting, creative and challenging aspects of life. I can only think of swearing, and so I am sat here scratching my F******g head, trying to think of some more. PS. what was CB radio?
Northampton Gas at 22:16:36 Thursday April 22 99
Well Cheltenham have been promoted to Division 3, following their victory tonight against Yeovil. A goal in the last minute clinched promotion.
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 20:58:51 Thursday April 22 99
Does anyone know of someone who ould hire out a minibus transit van for the CHESTERFIELD game on May 3rd............................................PS MINIBUS HIRE IS A RIP-OFF. IF YOU WANT ONE FOR 3RD MAY YOU MUST HIRE ONE FROM 1ST - 4TH MAY ???????????????????????
COME ON COBBLERS
Nyaaromozoan at 20:33:8 Thursday April 22 99
Life is fascinating and rewarding? Please, sell me your secret.
Good ol' punk no-hope negativist nihilsim for me. Sorry, is this a football website?
Ray at 19:26:42 Thursday April 22 99
Its all very nice saying "Ray for Chairman" but no-one has asked me to stand......
Dyl at 17:46:41 Thursday April 22 99
Does anybody know why season ticket holders are not eligible for refunds on the Wigan game, but people who may have bought their only ticket of the season are? Come on NTFC, we may pay less per match but we still stomp up over 200 quid in advance and deserve better season treatment than this. After all, this is the 2nd postponement of this fixture, and it has been rearranged for a Thursday (not traditionally a footie night). I'll still be there, but I just think that the way ticket holders are treated in this circumstance sucks.
Nod at 17:17:32 Thursday April 22 99
Time to leave all this behind. I'm off to ref Pitsford CC against our sponsors, Wallace Hind Associates. If anyone fancies a game we're at Wootton Hall, 6.30 kick off.....?
Wobbler at 17:2:37 Thursday April 22 99
Wembley seems like a very long, long time ago.
Anon at 14:32:23 Thursday April 22 99
SBJ - Atkins playing for the stiffs is not necessarily good news. I have it on good authority that a little while back a youngster was told he was turning out. when atkins came into the dressing room he didn't know who the lad was and asked what he was doing in there. when the lad told him he'd been selected to play atkins said:"No you're ******* not. I want a game, so **** off and get me a cup of tea."
nat at 13:43:9 Thursday April 22 99
Hartwell Cobbler, please note this is a football website, not the Daily Telegraph letters page
SBJ at 13:9:56 Thursday April 22 99
We really need this summer to recover from the injuries the players have picked up. I don't know how the closed season runs at NTFC, but hopefully it's light training for a month or so to let everyone get back to a stable state of fitness. If we can start next season with a fully fit squad we could fly out of the traps and get a good number of points built up as a cushion against inevitable later injuries. I wonder if Atkins playing for the reserves on Wednesday was through choice or if we don't even have enough reserve players who are fit? Good for him anyway, mucking in and seeing life pitch-side again. Bet it took years off him. Did anyone see the game?
treenie at 12:42:40 Thursday April 22 99
So Roy Hunter's out for the rest of the season. It wasn't surprising considering there are only four games left. At least it gives him a chance to irritate the hell out of poor unsuspecting children in the west stand!!!!!!!!
Hartwell Cobbler at 12:31:51 Thursday April 22 99
In answer to Northampton Gas - I have noticed that the internet has, to some extent, begun to follow the pattern of CB Radio. On this medium in the early days it was possible - indeed usual - to have a good old natter with a wide range of people on many topics. Gradually, though, bad and offensive language started to take hold until it almost became the norm to tune in and hear anonymous breakers slagging each other off. As a result many decent folk abandoned CB. I hope the same doesn't happen big time on web sites such as this. However I am not too optimistic. Some of the "outsiders" (they know who they are), their childish posturing, language and moronic behaviour mirrors to a tee that of the CB bad-mouthers. It's a sad fact that a certain segment of society only seem capable of negative thoughts, words and deeds. Which is a pity because they are missing out on the many interesting, creative, positive and challenging aspects which make life so fascinating and rewarding. End of sermon for today!
Exiled Brighton Cobbler at 12:31:27 Thursday April 22 99
There is a telephone number at the bottom of one of the sports pages in yesterdays Sun for people to phone if they were affected by a late decision on Tuesday night to postpone their game.I haven't got the number at the moment but if anyone is interested I should be able to get hold of it soonish.
The Big Banana at 12:27:24 Thursday April 22 99
Re: Reserve game - it's a good job that Graham isn't a 35 yr-old central defender from Birmingham - we'd probably take him.
SBJ at 12:24:33 Thursday April 22 99
That 'last minute goal at Reading' thing bugged me too because it made our win look like a stroke of luck rather than the appropriate outcome of a second half which saw us pile on increasing pressure and secure a well-earned goal.
Sid at 12:8:52 Thursday April 22 99
i am gay
Carl at 11:58:18 Thursday April 22 99
We have only played 42, they are wrong. We also didn't score in the last minute at Reading, talk about a load of old shite, oh alright then Peterborough United, tee hee. Mr. Posh please go away you insipid little tosser.
Ralph at 10:56:27 Thursday April 22 99
Just marking where I've read up to.
Ben Sturgess at 10:55:10 Thursday April 22 99
Is it true what it says on ceefax that we have played 43 whilst everyone else has played 41? or did they count tuesadys match that was called off?
Salt Baked Squid at 10:3:41 Thursday April 22 99
Did you know the squids in the river Nene are really large because of all the effluent that gets pumped into it.
Mr Posh at 9:28:49 Thursday April 22 99
Vote for me instead...HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
SBJ at 9:24:42 Thursday April 22 99
This just in from the official site: "A reserve side containing boss Ian Atkins and trialist Mark Graham were beaten 5-0 at Watford on Wednesday evening. Graham is a 24 year old left winger from QPR who has played for Northern Ireland B. Full team: Turley, Clarkson, Woods, Carolan, Atkins, Graham, Warner, Greenacre, Wilkinson, Seal, Hancock. Subs: Butcher, Hough, Hancock."
Anon at 9:13:32 Thursday April 22 99
IF RAY IS NOMINATED AND ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE TRUST HE CAN POST WHATS REALLY HAPPENING ON HERE.
Anon at 9:12:12 Thursday April 22 99
RAY FOR CHAIRMAN!!
Ray at 0:20:2 Thursday April 22 99
This is what it says on the official site - which is where I got the information from.
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 20:46:14 Wednesday April 21 99
Ray, can you confirm that the CHESTERFIELD game has been moved to May 3rd ?Chesterfield has also been rearranged and will now take place on Monday 3rd. May and NOT Saturday 1st. May
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 20:39:48 Wednesday April 21 99
Ray, can you confirm that the CHESTERFIELD has been moved to May 3rd ?
pete at 19:48:33 Wednesday April 21 99
92000, a good number, 1000 for each team in the league.
A sure sign that we are going in to Div 1 in the year 2000.
We will slide up on that film of water on top of these icey
times.
Damian myles at 19:40:16 Wednesday April 21 99
Ticket prices are far too high
Pete at 19:18:48 Wednesday April 21 99
Well,I did not want to get technical, Confused, as Mr Posh
reads here, or gets someone to read it for him but actually
you do not skate on ice, but on the water. As the blade digs
in the ice melts to allow you to glide. (Not a bad effort
on the spur of the moment, it might even have some truth
in it).
TCMP at 18:55:17 Wednesday April 21 99
I suppose I had as much reason as anyone else to feel hacked off last night having travelled back from the smoke only to find the game off, I then had to turn around and get back to Westminster only to find business held up whilst the Tory Party celebrated at the Hilton the 20yh anniversary of Thatcher tacking up office in 1979!!. Insider is probably right, the pitch has been overused,by all parties, Granada, The Council, and the Football Club. From the West Stand you can clearly see where we have used areas of the turf for sprint training. Hopefully next season when the athletics infill pitch is in better nick the problem will not be so great. However we were not the only call off last night and I personally feel the game would have been off irrespective of the local finals being played there at the weekend. (I think it was 3 games not 7) As for the will we/wont we survive question I still have fingers legs etc crossed and feel after Saturday with the right result we will have a clearer picture of what needs doing, My fear is that this year clubs may need 51/52 points to be sure of safety, however they are there for the taking. Got to sign off but I will try to get back online later, PS Played at Wembley again on Monday lost again but it was a great expierience
Northampton Gas at 18:53:44 Wednesday April 21 99
Ray, sorry to see that site how contains so much filth. Is Northampton the home twn of perverts?
Northampton Gas at 18:51:24 Wednesday April 21 99
The four teams that will be relegated at the end of this season are - Macclesfield, Lincoln, Wycombe AAANNNNNNDDD York
Ray at 18:40:14 Wednesday April 21 99
Wigan will now take place on Thursday 29th. April. Chesterfield has also been rearranged and will now take place on Monday 3rd. May and NOT Saturday 1st. May. I have also been told that Colchester this Saturday is doubtful - so watch this space.
Anon at 16:2:34 Wednesday April 21 99
no
The Exel Cobbler at 15:47:28 Wednesday April 21 99
Is there any..... Is there any...... Is there anybody there????? Is there anybody there??????
Anon at 13:44:49 Wednesday April 21 99
how can something be replete (full) of drainage?
Hartwell Cobbler at 13:42:26 Wednesday April 21 99
I sympathise with fans who travelled distances to see last night's game. My son is at uni in Southampton and regularly travels up for home games - as he did last night. Luckily I was able to phone him and save him making the final 40 miles. I agree with several others here - given the awful weather all day and the forecast, I would havr thought the game should have been called off earlier. After all it's hard to believe the pitch could have been fit at, say, 5pm and not at 7pm, given that much of the rain had fallen overnight and during the day. I can understand the desire to get the match played. But in fairness to all travelling fans - including those from Wigan - I wonder if the ref might have made an earlier decision to call it off ? Ref the new date: whatever it is, it's probably going to be unpopular with Wigan!
Jacks at 13:30:12 Wednesday April 21 99
Dyl,
I agree with you - I flew back from Miami fopr last night's game!! - GREAT to see we are making a little progress though - must get some sleep - then catch up on all that has been written.....
Dyl at 13:19:4 Wednesday April 21 99
I thought in this marvellous age of high-tech football, pitches came replete with drainage. Obviously not at Sixfields. Calling off the game an hour before kick-off was ridiculous. Most people who have to come any distance aim to reach the ground around an hour before (as I do). Surely the ref should have been able to assess the pitch earlier. For godsake, if 2 hours before kick-off he has doubts, and it doesn't look like stopping raining, isn't it better to call it off earlier than let a couple of thousand people waste their hard-earned in treacherous driving conditions?
Dyl at 13:19:1 Wednesday April 21 99
I thought in this marvellous age of high-tech football, pitches came replete with drainage. Obviously not at Sixfields. Calling off the game an hour before kick-off was ridiculous. Most people who have to come any distance aim to reach the ground around an hour before (as I do). Surely the ref should have been able to assess the pitch earlier. For godsake, if 2 hours before kick-off he has doubts, and it doesn't look like stopping raining, isn't it better to call it off earlier than let a couple of thousand people waste their hard-earned in treacherous driving conditions?
Paul at 12:4:30 Wednesday April 21 99
Oh, also after Wigan will have played 2 more games between now and then, they may by then be out of the promotion chase (which they are still in now) and therefore might have nothing to play for!
Paul at 12:3:17 Wednesday April 21 99
I was travaling from Lavendon, and Radio Northampton informed everyone that the match had been called of as soon as the Ref left the pitch. 6.40 pm, and then they repeated this several times up to 7pm at least! I dont know after that, I had turned off teh Radio. Thet also said that the rearanged date is likely to be a week Thursday (29th April) As Wigan have so many games and all their Tuesdays are booked. This is good and bad news, good in that they will have played this Saturday, Next Tuesday and then us on the Thursday (Which should make them tired after 3 games in 5 days). However, we also have trouble in that we then play Chesterfiled 48hrs after the game!
Hartwell Cobbler at 11:17:25 Wednesday April 21 99
The Wigan game has to be rescheduled before 8 may. depending on their commitments (heavy) i expect next tues or the following tues to be the most likely dates (although i don't know wigan's existing match dates except i think they have seven league games to play).
Confused at 11:15:59 Wednesday April 21 99
Pete..... How can a waterlogged pitch be like 'a skating rink'? It was'nt cold enough to freeze over!!!!
treenie at 10:44:29 Wednesday April 21 99
Who let the bloody wart hogs out. It's a good job I hadn't got a ticket as I have to leave home at 5:30 for an evening match!!!!!!!!!
We'll just have to batter the pants off them when we eventually play them.
Does anyone know when the Luton Reserves match is being played?
David Nikel at 10:29:38 Wednesday April 21 99
Richard Colton is a ****, well done to anyone who walked past him and didn't tell him the game was off.
Phil at 10:3:38 Wednesday April 21 99
Gutted. could not stand the idea of watching lasts night game sober and i had a day of work so i spend te day dpwn the pub and got bollocksed what a waste of money !!!
Richard Colton at 9:47:16 Wednesday April 21 99
I'd like to thank all those Cobblers fans who walked past me in the sleet and rain, not telling me that the game was off. I've got a photographic memory you know and i remember each and every one of you.
Anon at 8:56:32 Wednesday April 21 99
Macclesfield?
Anon at 8:51:35 Wednesday April 21 99
What do away fans sing at Wycombe games, your going down with who ?.
Anon at 8:44:43 Wednesday April 21 99
Trevor Morley had a moustache as well.
The Exel Cobbler at 8:16:9 Wednesday April 21 99
Travelling from Wellingborough, we had BBC Northampton on. The DJ on there said that BBC Northampton will "keep you all updated on the Rushden & Direones vs Kingstonian match." But there was nothing said about the Cobblers. Why could he not have told us of the postponment at the same time. Oh well, at least the lads can get fit and ready for Col U.
The Insider at 4:57:11 Wednesday April 21 99
I'd be interested to hear TCMP's views on the obvious misuse of the Sixfields pitch - it's not made of tarmac after all said and done. And community stadium or not, without the Cobblers it would be a white elephant. Seven games in one day is taking the piss.
Stony Cobbler at 1:48:11 Wednesday April 21 99
I'm not sure how much say the club has regarding the date of the
rearranged fixture, but surely the later the better. At the moment
Wigan still have a chance for the playoffs, but with their fixture
congestion I can't see them picking up the maximum points they need.
Lets play them later, when they've nothing to play for, and when some
of our 'crocks' are nearer match fitness.
Ian at 1:18:19 Wednesday April 21 99
Could be for the best as by the 29th Wigan may have figured out that they are not going to make the playoffs. They have SEVEN games to play in (I presume, unless they play this Thursday as well) fifteen days.
pk at 0:54:35 Wednesday April 21 99
The reason for the Cobblers recent good run is obvious - Kevin Wilson. His moustache has brought balance and awareness to the team which has been lacking all season. One of the most successful Cobblers sides of recent times in 86/87 had an unprecedented moustache ratio, with such hairy faced stars as McGoldrick and Hill. Surely this is no coincidence. All the squad should stop shaving immediately to prevent relegation.
Chelsea Cobbler at 0:23:14 Wednesday April 21 99
Now that was a total waste of chuffin time!! I got back to London about an hour ago after a shitty journey back in all the shit weather and traffic! All that damn way just for the match to be called off only a little while before kick off. Tits!!!! Still, better to call it off than risk anyones anyones ankles or knees! At least this way we get to see how everyone else gets on in their games. I suppose one of the most important games of the season (apart from West Ham's return leg) will just have to wait a week or so! COME ON THE COBBLERS!!!!!!
From the Cobbler's Last at 0:0:40 Wednesday April 21 99
I'm just as disappointed as everyone about the game but these things happen. The rain was heavy and just before the kick-off. The pitch is in a poor state anyway and I don't think it would have done us any favours. How many would have preferred the Wrexham game off - same situation only this sounds worse. For the record, the club have no say on the fitness of the pitch .. that is entirely down to the referee - he makes the inspections and he decides. It has to be him who gets the blame for the late decision, as he is the only one REPEAT!THE ONLY ONE!!!! who can call the game off. I cannot understand why he took so long to do it. He had been inspecting it for ages the radio said two hours) and it did not improve. The info from the club was all they could give as the ref didn't make his decision until the moment he made it public. I was in the car park when I heard on Radio N'ton. I don't accept the club would hide the info, they have nothing to gain so let's not have a go at the wrong people. Perhaps we should look at the fact that the cup final played there on Saturday pm was abandoned at half time - the pitch is overplayed and has a heap of matches other than the Cobblers games between now and May 8th. It is no doubt that the over booking of the pitch is the main cause for tonight's postponement.... and who has control over the bookings ? The same people who let marching bands trample it to death....Not the Cobblers, thats for sure. UP THE COBBLERS!!!
The Real Mr.Posh at 23:41:6 Tuesday April 20 99
Sid, I stand corrected, it was Kidderminster Harriers who won the conference 1993-94 season.***UP THE POSH***MR.POSH.
Cambridge Cobbler at 23:37:6 Tuesday April 20 99
Re: The match being called off.
The last pitch inspection was around 6:45, and they announced it on radio Northampton at 6:47. From what they were saying on Radio Northampton - it sounded as if the club was desperate to play the game tonight and they had been havng pitch inspections for about 2 hours. Now I dont know how much influence the club can have over when the referee calls it off - but calling a match off less than an hour before kick off really is CRAZY!
I travelled 70 miles from the other side of Cambridge (as I do for every match), listening to Radio Northampton (almost) all the way ... to hear it was off as I was 1 mile from the ground ... gggrrrrrr
And spare a thought for the Wigan fans ... what a journey to find out so late in the day.
I dont know whose fault this is, the FAs, the club, the groundsmen (for letting it get in that state), the referee ... but there really should be something done to try and stop this problem.
A rather agrieved,
Cambridge Cobbler
Big Roy at 22:55:58 Tuesday April 20 99
I'm glad everybody has resisted repeating the old chestnut about bringing a sub on (doh!)
Pete at 22:47:34 Tuesday April 20 99
Then there is Haddocks who had a good game against Rangers
- not sure who Jason Whiting plays for but I hear they are
all having a whale of a time. ( Whales are not fish,
totally out of the line.... up, yes, I wonder who were
pickled?). Awful how being all wound up for a game gets
to you when they call it off!
Big Roy at 22:42:39 Tuesday April 20 99
The "Caps Lock" key should be on the left hand side of your keyboard Barside. See you on "Sturday" then!
Big Roy at 22:35:9 Tuesday April 20 99
Ralph - I believe Billy Turbot would have been in goal and Seal was looking forward to a start also. What A pity we let Larry Grayling go!
BARSIDE REGULAR HUGHES at 22:23:24 Tuesday April 20 99
YOU'RE GONNA GET STUFFED ON STURDAY YOU BUNCH OF COBBLERS
5-0 TO THE COLCHESTER THE SCORE WILL BE.
YOU'RE GOING DOWN WITH THE WYCOMBE, DOWN WITH THE WYCOMBE YOU'RE GOING DOWN WITH THE WYCOMBE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ralph at 22:6:13 Tuesday April 20 99
I understand that the team included Irvin Gurnard, Theo Coley, Frank Large-Cod and chips, Trevor Moray, Pil Chard, Mussel Wilcox, Prawn again Christian (Lee), Colin H(eel), Richard Tope, Geoff Pike and Martin Ling. Sod this for a lark, I'm off!
Ralph at 21:55:12 Tuesday April 20 99
According to tonight's text the Direones had a crowd of 1,818. Is it a case of 'only go when you're winning'? Direones only managed to draw 0-0 as did Cheltenham 1-1. Wrexham won 2-1 and I've got earache. Time for a little drop of Paddy with me cocoa. Dave Hartwell, you have been quite quiet of late. You haven't gone to Cyprus and not told us?
Uncle Richard at 21:53:57 Tuesday April 20 99
I heard he had a full squid to pick from
Uncle Richard at 21:51:23 Tuesday April 20 99
Is he the one with more hair than Frain?
Anon at 21:44:30 Tuesday April 20 99
I believe Duncan Goodhew was playing up front....
Uncle Richard at 21:42:17 Tuesday April 20 99
Did Atkins announce a side before the game was called off ?
Anon at 21:38:44 Tuesday April 20 99
I was also NOT impressed that they say the game was called off just after 7 when it was posted on here before then and also announced on Radio Northampton before 7 oclock!
Anon at 21:37:10 Tuesday April 20 99
For peoples information, the information saying the game was postponed was posted to the news page at 7:34:02 ..... so you all had at least 9 minutes to find out and so avoid a wasted trip!
Russ at 21:30:8 Tuesday April 20 99
Turn up for the game to be called up not very impressed.
Ralph at 21:14:23 Tuesday April 20 99
Yep, I'm bloody right, just had a look at the official site. No news for days and once the game is off they tell you it's off. No warning about it could be off or pitch inspections are currently going on and by the way here's a list of really useful telephone numbers. The only bloody people that would benefit from this information are those living ten minutes walk from the ground. Sorry Daventry, sorry Kettering, Wellinborough, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Rushden, Raunds, Higham Ferrers, Brixworth, Blisworth, Isleworth, Whitworths, Weedon, Hartwell, Towcester, Brackley, Chipping Sodbury, Chicago, Australia and Singapore you'll all just have to go home and come back another day!!!!!!!!!
Ralph at 21:6:1 Tuesday April 20 99
So who is this Public Relations or Press Officer geezer? Wilshire is it? Hmmm . . . Garfield Wiltshire if my memory serves. What was he doing all the time the rain was falling and the pitch was being inspected? Surely he was on the phone to local radio and television keeping them informed, recording messages on the club answerphone, notifying teletext or possibly updating the 'Official' site which tells us that Damien Matthew is out for the season! Old news or what? What exactly does this press officer type chappy doooooo? I bet if I look now it will tell me the game is off. So again the club fail to keep us minnions informed, we who travel great distances and in all weathers! Still I don't know why I'm moaning I was still in me underpants when I heard (at home). But that is not the point, is it?
Gavin at 20:49:51 Tuesday April 20 99
Couldn't agree more, Big Roy. I phoned the club several times from 5 onward who kept saying the ref was inspecting the pitch, which he was still doing at 6.30, the last time I phoned at least HE got wet! Radio N'pton didn't know at 6.45 I got in my car at 6.50 to hear it was off! There was no official word that they were inspecting, except from box office staff. Why couldn't they have decided earlier, an hour before the kick off is outrageous!
Big Roy at 19:46:11 Tuesday April 20 99
To say I'm annoyed would be putting it mildly! I have no quibble with the fact the game has been called off, I'm sure it was sound judgement by all those involved. However, I do have a problem with the timing! I was on the way to pick up my 9 year old lad (he lives with my ex) listening to BBC Northampton only to be finally informed at 6.55 pm of the decision. To have to break the news to a nine year old who lives, eats and dreams The Cobblers, waiting on the doorstep in his strip, scarf etc. and watch his eyes fill up was almost unbearable. Surely the decision could be made earlier as I have not noticed the conditions get dramatically worse than they have been all afternoon. Also spare a thought for the Wigan supporters who must have been very close to, if not already at Sixfields. There must be some consideration of the distance away fans have to travel. An early announcement (e.g. 4pm) would at least give them a chance to save money during a week that must have already been expensive (Wembley). I know there is an argument that if there is any possibility of a game going ahead then we would all want that decision to be as late as possible but so close to Kick-off is well out of order (in my opinion). Beg to differ if you wish but I feel better for getting this off of my chest.
The Club at 19:31:28 Tuesday April 20 99
Thats becuase the more mony you spend of yours going on trips to games that dont exist means less mony to waste time on the internet slagging us of.
Pendragon at 19:27:57 Tuesday April 20 99
What a bitch....heard the news on radio N'pton in the Sixfields Tavern car park after travelling from Daventry!! Still, it sounded like the north stand goalmouth was like a swimming pool so it may be in our best interest. The conditions were certainly not condusive to our flowing game (ie the wind may have prevented our attacks). Ralph, it seems the board 'backed down' re Hendon (probably not a bad thing in the long run as you can imagine the fine/ban being dramatically increased by those 'old gits' at the FA). ROLL ON SATURDAY (WHEEL ON COLCHESTER FOR A GOOD STUFFING)!!!!!UP THE COBBLERS
Anon at 19:26:44 Tuesday April 20 99
Why the f*** couldn't the club put something on the news pages if only to say there was going to be an inspection!!!!!! What a load of tossers!!! Obviously don't give a shag about the people who pay their wages.!!!
The Referee at 19:21:30 Tuesday April 20 99
Sorry guy's...I didn't want Orbital shagging my missus.
Ralph at 19:16:45 Tuesday April 20 99
Tum Tee Tum . . . .
Pete at 19:14:23 Tuesday April 20 99
The forking- I think that is what he said- didn't work. Just been informed by the club that the game is off... having been told it was
on at 6.40!
mac-b at 19:8:58 Tuesday April 20 99
april 29th.--wigan have to play--24th.Reading,27th.Lincoln,you then,Wrexham on the 1st. of may ...i love it
mac-b at 19:4:48 Tuesday April 20 99
could be a good thing your game is off..1) lets your other relegation rivals play 1st. ..so know what you have to do 2) it backs Wigan`s fixture list even more up.. they had to play(before tonight)7 games in the next 18 days, now it`s going to be even worse.. well if you a wigan fan of course
Sid at 19:3:2 Tuesday April 20 99
DOH!!!!!! Why does the match have to be off!!!!!
Ray at 18:59:50 Tuesday April 20 99
This has also been reported on Radio Northampton.
Ralph at 18:56:16 Tuesday April 20 99
Bad news everyone - tonights game versus Wigan has just been called off due to a waterlogged pitch. The preliminary revised date is a week on Thursday, 29th April. Strange day to have the game on. Did Orbital and The Brunette meet?
Ralph at 18:53:24 Tuesday April 20 99
GAME IS OFF!
Ralph at 18:50:27 Tuesday April 20 99
You can only get through on the Pall Mall number - 588339 and they sound rather vague, 'we've been doing pitch inspections for the last hour and a half and game is on at the moment, have a nice day' the club number is voice mail only and no info about an inspection. It must be on otherwise they would have said something by now. Radio Northampton begins its broadcast at 7pm so we'll have to wait until then. Will this be a brief encounter for Orbital and The Brunette?
Pete at 18:43:46 Tuesday April 20 99
As of 2 mins ago the game was still on- but the pitch
sounds like a skating rink. Perfect for Gibb and Warner.
Not so good for knees!
Ralph at 18:26:16 Tuesday April 20 99
Thanks Pendragon - I take it the infamous injunction was not served on the FA by the club then?
Ralph at 18:24:31 Tuesday April 20 99
READ THIS - Be aware that there is a pitch inspection at 6.30 tonight. Heavy rain all day here in Northampton. York and Macclesfields games are already off. Check before you travel!
Big Roy at 18:21:23 Tuesday April 20 99
Will there be a sound clip of Orbital's encounter?
Sid at 18:10:46 Tuesday April 20 99
Okay, if we score tonight, i will have the sound clip available by tonight. COME ON TOWN!!
Sid at 18:9:35 Tuesday April 20 99
Cheers for the answer about Hendon.......... Mr Posh, are you sure it was Stevenage's ground that kept us in the Football League??? The name Kidderminster springs to mind......
BARRY FRY IS FAT at 18:8:53 Tuesday April 20 99
COBBLERS STAYING UP WERE STAYING UP WERE STAYING COBBLERS STAYING UP
Ian Atkins at 18:8:3 Tuesday April 20 99
Get behind the side tonight and we will win. Lets create a atmospher like against Bristol Rovers last year. p.s Francis will play and so will wilson.
CHESHIRE COBBLER at 18:6:23 Tuesday April 20 99
Cheer the lads on for me tonight, got to agonise and watch ceefax go round for 1 hour and 45 minutes, will be there on saturday though, come on the town beat those pie eaters and put the pressure on Col U for saturday's game.
Pendragon at 18:3:9 Tuesday April 20 99
Ralph - no he is banned for 3 games. COME ON TOWN!!!!!
Ralph at 17:46:47 Tuesday April 20 99
Just leaving the brunette and the orbital E45 to one side for the moment, is Hendon playing?
Kobbler at 17:23:19 Tuesday April 20 99
Good luck with your quest Orbital, I just wish my bird had been a Cobblers fan when we met. Its taken two years but now she knows about things like goal difference and target men, but it might take her a bit longer to understand why claret is claret and NOT, repeat NOT maroon.(!)
Kobbler at 17:19:18 Tuesday April 20 99
I hope we can win tonight, I just wish I was there, especially now Hill, Dobson and Savage have been recalled to the side and that finally we have a goalie with a bit of confidence between the sticks. Is anyone daring enough to predict scorelines? I really don't think we'll get more than a draw, but then against I'm always a pessimist. Perhaps all the Wigan players got slaughtered after the AWS win and are still feeling rough...you never know! Everyone whos going tonight, get right behind the players, sod the manager, he'll go when the dust has settled, what we need right now is three points so COME ON TOWN!
ORBITAL Ganja: love(loved) at 17:18:52 Tuesday April 20 99
TO THE BRUNETTE I saw you at the Bournemouth game, and our eyes met many times in the north stand, in row E. I was seat 42 and you were seat 48. I would
have gone up to you, but your beauty made my throat dry up, while your eyes pierced my heart. Do I get a second chance, I hope so and think so. If your at the
match tonight look for the orange ORBITAL t-shirt in the north stand. I would like to meet you after the game, preferably in the corner between the West stand and
the north stand by the exit. All I need from you after the game is a signal from you to acknowledge you got the message. The signal must be heavy contact from your
piercing eyes and a smile from your gorgeous lips.
ORBITAL Ganja at 17:17:39 Tuesday April 20 99
I will be logging off soon, as it is time to go home and get changed ready for tonights match, which should be eventful in more ways than one!
So remember tonight to get behind the lads, and send us on to another three points. I hoping tonight for a Wilson brace and Howard to complete it in a 3-0 win.
Anon at 17:2:38 Tuesday April 20 99
if cock robin the answer what is the question Sid ?
SBJ at 16:2:30 Tuesday April 20 99
PS, that last message from me was in response to Will Woodward, in case anyone wonders what I'm rattling on about. I even bore myself sometimes. Hope you enjoy the rest of your work experience Will.
ORBITAL Ganja at 16:1:34 Tuesday April 20 99
Superb words SBJ.
SBJ (adopting drama queen stance) at 15:59:25 Tuesday April 20 99
Football and romance go hand in hand as far as I'm concerned: it's the romantic notion that our small club can once again rise through the divisions (or at least the current division) that draws most of us into following the club's fortunes in the flesh and through fora such as this site. It may not be romantic at the top (Man.Utd. etc) where everyone expects and demands success, but down here we need that dream to keep us going. Orbital Ganja's romantic aspirations are just another facet of that. Finally, the initials SBJ stand for my name, rather than being so-called, and it's just a shorthand way of identifying myself, which I figured was obvious. Oh, the ignominy of justifying my monicker to a virtual messenger :-) Good luck tonight against Wigan; I really feel this could be the day we get out of the last four again. We need to be well clear of the chasers before they play their game in hand, if only for the sake of our nerves! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!
Wobbler at 15:45:39 Tuesday April 20 99
First person to score tonight, The Cobblers or Orbital Ganga?
The Exel Cobbler at 15:26:3 Tuesday April 20 99
Sorry to intrude, good luck to the lads tonight against Wigan. Bag all three points and a lot of goals to boot and a survival hopes will improve significantly. ORBITAL, if she were the real Brunette in seat 48 she'll be able to tell you who was sitting just across the aisle from you as his voice is so distinct from everyone else's that she cannot fail to hear him. COME ON TOWN!!!!
Brunette in E48 at 15:25:42 Tuesday April 20 99
Questions, Questions, Questions Orbital Ganga. Bet you won't be so talkative later will you? I'll let you dither until tonight, anyway I'm off home now to put my face on!
ORBITAL Ganja at 15:9:4 Tuesday April 20 99
Anyway brunette in E48, when you are in the west stand, where do you sit and who with, answer me that.
ORBITAL Ganja at 15:7:19 Tuesday April 20 99
I certainly don't need drugs when watching the cobblers as they provide the entertainment (most of the time).
ORBITAL Ganja at 15:4:0 Tuesday April 20 99
Drugs don't control my life.
BRUNETTE IN E48 at 15:3:6 Tuesday April 20 99
Would you really be able to tell if you were out of your tree - you drug crazed sex maniac
ORBITAL Ganja at 15:0:31 Tuesday April 20 99
BRUNETTE IN E48 : Who were you sitting next to at the Bournemouth game, and what were the colours of their hair.
Brunette in E48 at 14:58:40 Tuesday April 20 99
Some Cobblers fan
ORBITAL Ganja at 14:52:44 Tuesday April 20 99
BRUNETTE IN E48 if you are the true Brunette, who was I sitting next to at the Bournemouth game, on my left.
BRUNETTE IN E48 at 14:49:49 Tuesday April 20 99
Orbital Ganga - thanks for your message. I will meet you tonight, but it will have to be before the game. Meet me at the hot dog stall at 7 tonight and you can take me for a quick drink, or anything else quick that you would like!
ORBITAL Ganja at 14:45:45 Tuesday April 20 99
I am in row E tonight but around the 60 mark, I can't remember exactly.
It won't be hard to spot me tonight.
Cheers for the weather info.
The Exel Cobbler at 14:42:34 Tuesday April 20 99
ORBITAL - Good luck in your quest to find love with the brunette. It's quite a wise choice to choose someone who loves football as well as you don't get silly questions like 'Do you love The Cobblers more than me?' or ultimatums like 'It's me or football!!!!' Oh, by the way, the weather in Wellingborough is rainy and cold, so you may want to wear a coat underneath your Orange T-shirt. Are you in North Stand Row E seat 42 tonight?
Andy C at 14:41:29 Tuesday April 20 99
Hi mac-b, great minds think alike. Strange to be agreeing with a Bornmouthy fan, I must say. Cobblers, some mutual advantage could be in order: we beat Wrexham and you beat Wigan, how does that sound? As for Will Woodward, leaving messages for the sake of it is neither big nor clever. However, you do seem to be getting the hang of what the working world is about. :-)
ORBITAL Ganja at 14:26:39 Tuesday April 20 99
Another thing 'Will' this page is for the supporters of the Cobblers to voice their views, whether it be on football, romance, food, holidays, demons(Barry Fry), gods(Razor), Mu.......
Will Woodward at 14:26:9 Tuesday April 20 99
To Rob, I didn't find it funny at all. Please send in comments if you agree with me.
Rob Mortimer (a faithful Cobblers fan) at 14:23:2 Tuesday April 20 99
It was a joke.......really.
Rob Mortimer (a faithful West Ham fan) at 14:20:40 Tuesday April 20 99
Cobblers are going down, so everyone supporting them sucks for doing so.
ORBITAL Ganja at 14:16:47 Tuesday April 20 99
To SBJ, Cheers for the support.
To Will, I am glad you appericiate my comments.
To Wobbler, out of the two thosand waiting behind in Orange t-shirts, I will be the only one humming "CHIME".
Will Woodward at 14:3:29 Tuesday April 20 99
I am 14 and at the moment I am sat in the I.T office at Roade school on Work Experience and I'm luvin' it.
Will Woodward at 13:57:17 Tuesday April 20 99
I would now like to take this chance to show my apretiation for the amount of time and effort that ORBITAL Ganja puts in to this Web page. Also I like reading what you write as it sometimes makes me laugh. Please write back.
Wobbler at 13:54:25 Tuesday April 20 99
What's the betting 2000 Wobblers wait behind after the game at the North/West stand exit point all wearing Orbital orange T-shirts, I hear they are selling fast today down town! Good luck Cobblers tonight, and good luck Ganja man! The future is bright, the future definitely is orange...........for the brunette in the North Stand, row E, seat 48.
mac-bournemouth at 13:47:14 Tuesday April 20 99
good luck tonight,please .,please please beat wigan
Will Woodward at 13:47:11 Tuesday April 20 99
I'm replying to the so called 'SBJ'. This page has got nothing to do with romance, so only send a message if it has something to do with football.
SBJ at 13:39:20 Tuesday April 20 99
Nobody can claim that romance is dead! All the best, Orbital, hope something works out for you.
ORBITAL Ganja at 13:36:10 Tuesday April 20 99
TO THE BRUNETTE
I saw you at the Bournemouth game, and our eyes met many times in the north stand, in row E. I was seat 42 and you were seat 48.
I would have gone up to you, but your beauty made my throat dry up, while your eyes pierced my heart.
Do I get a second chance, I hope so and think so.
If your at the match tonight look for the orange ORBITAL t-shirt in the north stand. I would like to meet you after the game, preferably in the corner between the West stand and the north stand by the exit.
All I need from you after the game is a signal from you to acknowledge you got the message.
The signal must be heavy contact from your piercing eyes and a smile from your gorgeous lips.
ORBITAL Ganja at 13:6:35 Tuesday April 20 99
The weather doesn't look to good here in cranfield, what is it like in Northampton at the moment.
I hope it brightens up for tonight so that the orange T-shirt can come out for the full 90 minutes. Meaning the brunette will be able to see I am there in the North stand.
No I am not a Sun Reader. at 12:54:26 Tuesday April 20 99
Did anyone see Carlo's interview in The Sun? International superstar! Carlo for Player of the year! THERES ONLY ONE CARLO!!
MR POSH IS A TOSSER at 12:51:22 Tuesday April 20 99
BORO STAYING DOWN
ORBITAL Ganja at 12:42:17 Tuesday April 20 99
Just seen some of the offers for the club shop, looks like the credit card will be coming out of hibernation tonight.
ABBA at 12:39:28 Tuesday April 20 99
Thankyou for the Carlo, the goals hes scoring, thankyou for the joy hes bringing, who could live without him, I ask in all honesty, where would we be? as I say thankyou for the Carlo, for keeping us out of Division 3!!!!!!!
The Observant Cobbler at 12:35:38 Tuesday April 20 99
Has anyone noticed any difference in tactics employed by each manager from the afformentioned era's? Carr played an attacking Hoof and Hope while Atkins plays a defensive Hoof and Hope.
SBJ at 12:27:58 Tuesday April 20 99
Omens and patterns have a habit of becoming self-fulfilling if too many people start believing in them (or so I've read)! The only patterns we ought to worry about are whichever ones appear on next season's kit. Did that get decided yet? See the WALOC web site for some of our past 'threads' - some of them make this season's look pretty decent. BTW, Five (or wasn't it spelt 5ive when they started?) are a 'boy band', and Jay is one of the boys. A sure sign that I'm watching too much cable TV.
ORBITAL Ganja at 11:59:23 Tuesday April 20 99
The cobblers will break this pattern.
Nod at 11:48:36 Tuesday April 20 99
At the risk of looking ignorant, who is Jay? And what is fives? (Except an Eton game). On the question of being good and bad in consecutive seasons, it's all a matter of historical patterns. I have good news and bad. We will stay up this year (hurrah!) but go down next (boo). It doesn't matter what we do in the meantime, I'm afraid it's pre-ordained. 86/7 - go up. 87/8 - just miss out on going up again. 88/9 - nearly go down. 89/90 - go down.......97/8 - go up. 98/9 just miss out on going up again. 99/00 - anybody notice a pattern yet?
ORBITAL Ganja at 11:32:39 Tuesday April 20 99
Certainly not Forest
SBJ at 11:27:52 Tuesday April 20 99
Who does Daniel support (10.46 below)?
Will Woodward at 11:25:13 Tuesday April 20 99
Morale + Goals = Points = Cobblers stay in Division 2.
treenie_01 at 11:25:0 Tuesday April 20 99
has anyone noticed how much Dave Savage looks like Conner from Eastenders and how Sean Parrish looks like Jay from Five!!!!!!
Will Woodward at 11:22:11 Tuesday April 20 99
The question is why do The Cobblers play so good one season and rubbish the next.
Honoured at 11:10:39 Tuesday April 20 99
Mr Sheene, I find it an honour and a privaledge to be writing to the same message board as your good self. And as a tribute I will be going around my house shining umpteen things clean. Thankyou.
Mr Sheene at 11:2:58 Tuesday April 20 99
Apart from making a quality furniture polish, I was also the England number 7 that took the most corners. See Ralph's question of a few days ago.
Daniel at 10:46:33 Tuesday April 20 99
Were staying up! Were staying up! Your Not! Your Not!
ORBITAL Ganja at 10:43:48 Tuesday April 20 99
Hopefully Wigan will be so boozed up from sundays win, they will all have hang-overs and will play really crap.
Anon at 10:28:6 Tuesday April 20 99
Or Charlie Sheene perhaps?
ORBITAL Ganja at 10:24:20 Tuesday April 20 99
Cheers mate, it is nice to get chance to be on-line after to weeks of pure work, fun, drinking, dancing and travelling.
The last two weeks for the cobblers though has been superb, and I am looking foward to tonight's game, where we should beat the AWS holders.
The win against Bournemouth was a battling affair, with the crowd getting behind the team.
I then went to Bristol on the monday to see a game we really should have won.
Before missing the Luton game (work) and then see us draw with york( a game we should have won again).
But saturdays result was brilliant.
I was at work and it was time for a break so I rushed out to my car, and turned on the radio, to hear the final stages. And who pop up but lily to earn us three crucial points.
Anon at 10:15:56 Tuesday April 20 99
Welcome back!
ORBITAL Ganja at 10:7:28 Tuesday April 20 99
I am back on-line after a rest from work experience
Anon at 9:48:54 Tuesday April 20 99
Is Barry Sheene the same as Mr Sheene that well known and loved cleaner ?
Anon at 9:48:44 Tuesday April 20 99
Is Barry Sheene the same as Mr Sheene that well known and loved cleaner ?
The Exel Cobbler at 9:27:56 Tuesday April 20 99
Oh!
SBJ at 9:22:34 Tuesday April 20 99
Barry Sheene, motorbike racing King with multiple bits of metal holding his legs together after giving his all for Britain in the 80s. Ralph, what was the question?
Anon at 9:20:0 Tuesday April 20 99
RAY FOR TEABOY...
The Exel Cobbler at 8:27:47 Tuesday April 20 99
The Ref sends Hendon off, Atkins' has a go at him in the tunnel and then blasts him in the papers. Then has a go at the FA because they won't pass the video onto the Ref who has, by now, sent in a report to the FA because Atkins' had a go in the tunnel. Hmmmmm, I wonder why they won't overturn Hendon's red card. Oh, at the risk of appearing silly, who is Barry Sheene?
Ralph at 8:13:31 Tuesday April 20 99
The answer is Barry Sheene.
Chelsea Cobbler at 23:29:4 Monday April 19 99
Hey Sid, just checked out your site, and in case you didn't know, which you probably do, you've now got 5114 hits! Well done for breaking the 5000 mark and congrats on producing a great site for the rest of us computer illiterate fans!!!! ;¬)
The Olney Cobbler at 22:1:9 Monday April 19 99
Change of subject. You may or may not know that I have written two books on the Cobblers. The first one "I Was Born Under The Hotel End" has sold out. The second, "Upton Way" which was published in September is still available. The book covers the two Cobblers seasons which saw us go to Wembley twice. It has also been a best-seller at Waterstone's. If you would like to find out more details on how to obtain this book drop me an e-mail at:- lurchbooks@lineone.net
Even Mr Posh may be interested as one painful chapter covers a *osh win over Northampton!
Anon at 21:57:37 Monday April 19 99
RAY FOR CHAIRMAN!
The Real Mr.Posh at 21:43:13 Monday April 19 99
Dear Sid, the reason we are playing football in Div 3 at the moment is because when a certain Mr Fry took over the club he made a promise, his promise would be to take Posh out of Div 2, unfortunately he kept his promise and got the club relegated that same season, on the other hand may I just remind you (in case you forgot) the only reason you retain league status is because Stevenage's ground was not brought up to standard in time. ***UP THE POSH***MR.POSH.
Jimmy at 20:41:20 Monday April 19 99
Well played lads, win against Wigan, Colchester and Burnley & play second div footy next season.
Gavin at 20:40:23 Monday April 19 99
To all 'Listers' don't forget to vote in the poll, there is no immediate hurry as things may change but I'm getting some interesting replies.
MR POSH at 20:29:40 Monday April 19 99
LEAVE ME ALONE. DIV 3 IS NOT THAT BAD REALLY AND ROCHDALE IS SPLENDID IN DECEMBER !!
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 20:27:24 Monday April 19 99
HENDON-----------I am unfortunate enough to work with two Notts supporters who assure me that he has been an outstanding servant for their club. It would appear that the reason for us picking him up for such a miniscule ammount is that he fell out with the Manager after returning from suspension - you know divine rights and all that b$&$&"£s. COME ON COBBLERS - SEE YOU ALL TUESDAY........................................................................P.S. CHESTERFIELD IS PARTY TIME AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sid at 20:24:19 Monday April 19 99
hhhmmmmmm "Unconfirmed reports from London Road".......... Do you have him aswell?? Are you afraid we might nick him off you?? Well, that's the reason you're playing in Divison 3...... See, they have no news for themselves so they have to make up petty rumours.... silly, really...
Nyaarmozoan at 20:19:4 Monday April 19 99
While I agree in principle that at this stage of the season fit players should be the priority, Frain and Carlo have been indispensable and I think it would be a mistake to drop both. For Frain especially there is no replacement - Championship Manager 3 tells me that both Dobson and Hope can play on the left, but I'm not sure if this is true in real life. Spedding has looked to be only good in midfield and while Parrish wasn't too bad at no.3 against West Ham, weren't they all better than usual that night? Until recently I'd also have said we had little chance of scoring more than one per game without Carlo, but other players have been in the action recently and our defence has looked good enough that perhaps we should be aiming to win games 1-0. While I say this, I am NOT in favour of Atkins' policy of sitting back on a lead, but defence is crucial now.
The Real Mr.Posh at 20:8:5 Monday April 19 99
Unconfirmed reports from London Road today suggest that T.V hypnotist Paul McKenna is a Northampton Town fan. Is this proof enough that hypnotist stage shows are dangerous and should be banned immediately. Apparently Ian Atkins even asked Paul McKenna to help lift the team out of the relegation zone by hypnotising the players. Paul McKeena agreed and put all the players in a trance. Now when every Saturday comes they regularly make complete fools of themselves in front of a paying audience.***UP THE POSH***MR.POSH.
Sid at 19:39:9 Monday April 19 99
Does anyone know how long Ian Hendon is suspended for??
Sid at 19:36:25 Monday April 19 99
Atkins should play his fitter players from now on. If Frain and Sammo are limited, it would not hurt to throw in some others, who are equally capable. Lets see Spedding return rather than keep playing Frainy. I feel that if Carlo is injured (good feature in the Sun today, but i see it has already been mentioned) we should rest him. Carlo said that his regrets in his career iare "not listening to my own body when injured and playing on". Well, if he is injured, just rest, Carlo!
Mr Posh`s right hand mannerisms first removed last wed in 1814 deceased born again in NORTHAMPTON died again in Reading only to be reincarnated as a pile of shite at 19:28:37 Monday April 19 99
Please leave me to my own self beliefs. POSH were once in NORTHAMPTONSHIRE and you lot only kicked us into oblivion coz were shite so PLEASE leave me alone !!!
Pete at 19:25:56 Monday April 19 99
The rumour about Doug below raises the question- how much
risk should be taken with players' long term heath? Should
they be cajoled into taking dangerous risks, should they
even be allowed to take risks on their own behalf? I hear
Carlo might be risked tomorrow- is this good or bad news?
Sammo has been put at risk already, as have others
I know we want players to give their all... but I hope
there is a limit. Frain is not getting the best of reviews
- no account being taken of his injury. IA blasts the ref
to hell and back and then wonders why the ref is unlikely
to say 'Yes Ian, you are right, I am wrong'. Common sense
missing...I hope it does not extend to how injured players
are treated.
NTFC Insider at 18:11:5 Monday April 19 99
I have aquired some good news for all Cobblers fans. After having to retire through injury, the magnificent Doug Hodgson, has it seems, been told he may well be able to play again after all. Any more than this I am afraid at the moment I don't know, but as soon as I do I'll pass it on.
gaz at 17:58:53 Monday April 19 99
Freestone seems to be done ok at hartlepool. Apart from his knack of getting caught offside, he was a terrific player when he had confidence. But like so many strikers before him, his confidence was drained by having to play a style of game that wasn't natural, by a manager whose interpersonal skills are pretty non-existent and therefore couldn't build up his self-esteem.
SBJ at 17:36:13 Monday April 19 99
Just watched the video clip of Frain's Wembley Winner on OzCobbler's site - grainy and monochrome it may be, but still well worth watching and remembering. Wasn't there are video of that season / the club centenary 'in progress' at some point? I saw some sort of video in the club shop, but don't recall what it was about.
Chicago Cobbler at 15:59:10 Monday April 19 99
Fire win again...1-0 over LA !! Still undefeated and on top of the table... All is right with the world! Average attendance has been about 30,000... I knew this would catch on...
team supporter at 15:37:20 Monday April 19 99
Thanks Excel
SBJ again at 14:57:39 Monday April 19 99
Some other stuff: ticket office told me that season ticket prices are going to be be released the minute it's established which division we're in next season. Usual means of purchase apply; prices 'very likely' to go up if we stay up, but no comment as to what will happen if we go down (fair enough). Programmes available for the Reading game if you send £2 to Reading FC. Is there an end of season pary planned? I notice Reading have one scheduled for their handful of fans. Thanks to Weedon Cobbler for the 'some' info. Mr Posh's 'in the know' banter refers back to months and months ago, when he posted a rumour tarted up to sound like genuine 'close to the club' insider info (something about a player leaving? or going? or board changes? something big anyway, around the time of the Heggs departure) It was under the name 'In The Know' and several of us here, including HC, took it in good faith and discussed it concernedly here for a few days. Having admitted his guilt many moons ago, and theoretically therefore punctured the trick's bubble of comedy / mystery, Mr Posh is now milking what is evidently his greatest life-affirming moment dry. Darn good win for the Posh (team rather than Mr) which should surely distract him from this site?
SBJ at 14:47:31 Monday April 19 99
Not much to add that hasn't already been said: first half was only brightened by the stretcher truck (and appropriate song from us lot). Second half got steadily better and better, as did the noise from our end of the stadium. Clarence's flying tackle and cross-press on Kingsley Lion at half time was pretty decent. Nice to see the action at very close range for a change, and quite educational: the defender marking Chris Lee at corners spent most of his time muttering stuff at Chris, obviously trying to wind him up - never really occurred to me before just how much chat goes on during games, and how tempers must get fraught. Respect to all for keeping their heads. The goal did the trick, and to look back up into the stand from my seat down in row F was fantastic: massed Cobblers fans breaking into celebration after so much tension, and doing a fine job of it too. Left the stadium buzzing, stood on my own among Reading fans waiting for the final shuttle bus (thanks to all you Geoff Amos coach travellers for partying on the buses as you finally drove away), and took the good mood away with me right through to Sunday (gave the centenary shirt a wearing round the Wimbledon shops, much to the interest of the local Chelsea fans). Now convinved that we can stay up, though still aware of the battle it will be. The Wigan result yesterday might just work in our favour (extra time would have been good). Might come up for the Col U game now I'm all fired up after Saturday.
TRB Mark at 14:41:40 Monday April 19 99
I noticed that there was nothing inside the ground that indicated that Reading played there (and I include their "support" ; ) ). And I though it souless, despite its magnificence. But after perusing thier fanzine, they seen to be suffering from the same disenfranchisation that many Cobblers fans experienced after the move to Sixfields and thus a certain hankering for Elm Park.
I think our Bristol Rovers experience topped off two successfull seasons which has helped cement Sixfields in our hearts and I'm sure after a few emotional experiences and a bit of history, it will be the same for Reading fans at the Majeski
The Observant Cobbler at 14:23:59 Monday April 19 99
I saw two massive Reading FC badges on the side of the stadium. Or do you mean that they turn up but don't actually play? There's not really anything at Sixfields that says 'Home of Northampton Town FC'
Northampton Gas at 14:12:34 Monday April 19 99
It seems you also enjoyed your trip to Reading, we loved it as well after winning 6-0. It is now a distant memory and my blood pressure is begining to rise as the number of games left gets less and less. Did any of you notice that there is no sign anywhere inside or outside the Majeski Stadium indicating that Reading FC play there. It is a fabulous stadium, but has no soul.
The Exel Cobbler at 14:1:6 Monday April 19 99
Team Supporter - In the 2-2 draw against York City last tuesday, Billy, let me see now how can I put it, fell asleep. The York player hit the ball and Turley looked as though he thought it was going wide..... and it did'nt. He got the blame for two points dropped and subsiquently dropped for the game at Reading. I think it was also a culmination of mistakes in previous games and IA felt it was the right time for Steve Francis as he has more experience.
team supporter at 13:44:52 Monday April 19 99
TOP-NOTCH TURLEY
NORTHAMPTON 1 LUTON 0
Billy Turley was the Northampton hero with a vital injury-time save as the Cobblers earned 3 priceless points in the battle against relegation. Sunday Newspaper 2 weeks ago
Have been abroad for 3 weeks am now catching up with the news. Why is BT a hero one week and a fortnight later been dropped? What has been happening will someone please tell me.
Lazzer at 13:37:10 Monday April 19 99
we hate Wycombe, We hate Wycombe
We hate Wycombe and we hate Wycombe
We hate Wycombe, We hate Wycombe
We are the Wycombe, haters
Lazzer The Layer Road Geezer at 13:35:18 Monday April 19 99
Looking forward to saturdays game, Do you reckon it'll be capacity crowd, Do you lot treat it as a derby match, we normally wouldn't as we have other big rivals, Ipswich, Wycombe, Southend, Barnet and Gillingham.
But i reckon as it's a six pointer they'll be some atmosphere, i'll be singing my heart out for Colchester.
Which stand does the atmosphere come from you home fans?
Devils Advocate at 13:10:42 Monday April 19 99
Am I the only one who finds Mr Posh's comments amusing every now and then? Plus to Mr Posh, let me get this right born in Northampton, Supports Posh and lives in Reading (you are odd geezer).
Guildford Cobbler at 11:57:4 Monday April 19 99
Carlo Corazzin interview in today's Sun if anyone's interested p14-"Super Goals"
I don't know at 11:9:39 Monday April 19 99
Ralph - What is the answer to your trivia question????? Do you have Jack Daniel's in your Ovaltine?????
Andy C at 10:48:54 Monday April 19 99
Well done on another good result, albeit against a team who look like they're on holiday already. I'm now looking forward to you beating Wigan and moving the Gills a step closer to the play-offs - we need all the help we can get right now!
Ray at 10:46:19 Monday April 19 99
All members of the Trust should now have received a nomination form for the Post of Chairman - forms to be returned by 3rd. May 1999.
Ralph at 10:10:56 Monday April 19 99
Yeah and Gin in me coffee!
dave at 9:9:1 Monday April 19 99
I don't think you could fault anyone for total effort and comittment on Saturday and I congratulate IA for obviously geeing up the side at half time and producing the best 45 minutes of football I think we have played all season. I would like to offer particular praise however to James Hunt who since he has returned to the side as been outstanding and I reckon he must have covered every blade of grass of the Majedski bowl . Keep up the good work lad and lets hope that come Saturday evening we shall have 50 points in the bag!
Hartwell Cobbler at 8:45:11 Monday April 19 99
NZ Cobbler - just proves the point - people are not always what they appear to be ! Ralph - you drink wine with your tea ?
The Exel Cobbler at 8:15:22 Monday April 19 99
TAP, TAP, HAMMER HAMMER TAP TAP. Thats that trap door nearly repaired!!!! A great win. At half time I honestly thought that it would be a matter of time before Reading scored, but in the second half we came out much more positive and actually played a bit of football. "The Seated Bowl" is a very nice ground but very overpriced. When the bloke asked for £2.50 for a Hot Dog, I replied 'I only want one!!!!' A win tomorrow against Wigan, and we'll be out of the relegation zone. But there is still a lot of work, singing and shouting to be done. COME ON COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New Zealand Cobbler at 2:42:4 Monday April 19 99
Walking down Queen Street in Auckland today, I beheld a very large man walking towards me wearing a Cobblers replica kit. Having never seen this here before, my head suddenly filled with recent memories of Sixfields and the town I'd recently left behind. Unable to control my excitement I started chanting various club songs, then to my extreme surprize I was joined by six plain clothed Cobblers fans who had just walked around the corner. We all stod there proudly chanting together for our Home Town so far away. The man in the shirt looked at me puzzled and asked what I was doing. When I told him, he looked at me and said "Who are the cobblers? I only bought this because I like the colours!".
george at 2:11:42 Monday April 19 99
Love the site but when are you going to update the players profiles??
Andy Francis has been hear for 3 months and hes not on the list!!!!!
Sunny at 23:39:58 Sunday April 18 99
Sorry Ray, I was just trying to answer the question asked by Ralph. Didn't mean to offend anyone!!
Ray at 23:26:38 Sunday April 18 99
Thats what I like to hear - a female willing to give her all for the Cobblers....... but swearing ...like D**** B***** aint allowed here...
Sunny at 22:37:19 Sunday April 18 99
David Beckam?
Sunny at 22:35:18 Sunday April 18 99
I have only just found this site by accident, but I'd just like to say that it is a good one. So I take my hat off to you(Ray I think?)
Throughout this season there dosen't seem to have been as much noise at sixfields as last year. Fair enough we haven't been doing as well, but the lads still need the vocal support to spur them on, more so now I think than ever. As a female supporter for many years, I do have a go even though I don't come across very loud, the way I see it is something is better than nothing! At the game against Wigan on tuesday, and colchester on saturday, I'll be giving my all, so come on and shout your socks off for our lads!! It also makes for a better atmosphere, come on you COBBLERS!!!!!
Mr Posh's Best Mate's Sister in Law's Postman's Brother's Wife's Cat at 22:23:30 Sunday April 18 99
oi so-called MR POSH, if Etherington is a pile of shit then I really cannot think of a suitable sobriquet for the likes of Corrazin and Freestone. I suppose BLOODY BIG BUNCH OF ARSE will have to do. Meow
Vegas Cobbler at 22:19:40 Sunday April 18 99
TRB Mark - look forawrd to that beer!! At lweast I made that first game at Sixfields (1-1 v Barnet and two cracking goals: an Aldridge special (followed by gymnastic routine) and a Dougie Feeman rocket of an equaliser). I always attend Cobblers games on my visits back to the UK but have only seen us once this season when we were totally outplayed by Reading at home. Hence absolute delight on all parts after yesterday's result.
Ian at 21:53:42 Sunday April 18 99
Billy HAILS Craig, actually he came from that team at what was then the east end of the county and was pretty good, tore Swindon apart at their place once.
MR POSH at 21:52:15 Sunday April 18 99
I take it all back, you guys are great, and Barry Fry's a tosser, and Etherington's a pile of s**t. COME ON COBBLERS.
Ralph at 21:36:54 Sunday April 18 99
Name the number seven whose taken the most corners for England.
Ralph at 21:35:1 Sunday April 18 99
Lee Maddison was marking Andre Kanchelskis this afternoon, funny old game! Try spelling that when you've just had a bottle of Rioja with your tea.
Handy Andy at 20:56:26 Sunday April 18 99
I've been 2 see 4 matches, and only 1 of them was a win, why me? Yes , I am The Serious Cobblers fan....
A serious Cobblers fan at 20:49:21 Sunday April 18 99
11 points in the last 5 games, keep it up Cobblers!!!
TRB Mark at 19:45:2 Sunday April 18 99
Vegas Cobbler. I was in Vegas at the time of our move to Sixfields. Before I left for the States we still wern't sure when the move was to take place and naturally I was hoping to be back to see the first game, whenever it was to be. As it happened, I found a week old copy of the Sunday Mail in a Vegas store and to my great dissapointment, found that we had already gone to Sixfields and I had missed the first game...... Next time I'm in Vegas (and I've been a few times), we'll have to meet for a (piss poor but cheap) beer!
On to Yesterdays match, the support was great and a good turnout which seemed to catch Reading out as a programme was not to be had. We were pants in the first half and on those type of performances don't deserve to stay in Div 2. Second half, attacking our support was a different game altogether. Did I dream it or did we play it to feet a bit more? This seemed to open up the Reading defence and inspire the support and the team as we created (for us) alot of close shaves. I though Howard and Chris Lee were like different players in the second and it was great to see the players hugging each other at the final whistle. They want it as much as us so lets make alot more noise than we did against York for the Wigan game. We need to keep winning to keep the pressure up and it is survival of the strongest now. The pressure must be building up on Wycombe who looked to have dragged themselves out of it a few game back. Great ground Readings although their support had a bit of the Diremonds about it. Had no trouble getting in or out although I did'nt use the official car parks.
Disgruntled Royal at 19:38:54 Sunday April 18 99
Well done! At least you bothered to turn up for the game....
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 18:56:40 Sunday April 18 99
POSH.....................................WHAT A TOSSER YOU ARE. POSH`S MATE DITTO . TOWN ..........................................STAYING UP OF COURSE.
Uncle Richard at 18:7:27 Sunday April 18 99
When will we learn to take throw-ins ? I thought the idea of a target man (Howard) taking long throws into the box was stupid , but now we have no options at all , sort it out Atkins , and then resign - please
Ralph at 18:5:29 Sunday April 18 99
Sid - Thanks for the info.
Hartwell Cobbler at 17:35:50 Sunday April 18 99
bill - no. i don't know. perhaps he'll tell us!
Hartwell Cobbler at 17:35:46 Sunday April 18 99
bill - no. i don't know. perhaps he'll tell us!
Mr Posh at 17:17:50 Sunday April 18 99
ref Bill, Hartwell Cobbler knows very well what "In the know" is all about, I'm sure he'll tell you.
Ok so you won, but you're still up shit creak without a paddle and you're running out of games. You won't survive.
Craig at 16:54:59 Sunday April 18 99
Billy _ _ i _ S winger from the early sixties any ideas ???
Craig Boardman at 16:53:11 Sunday April 18 99
Does anyone know Billy( 5) winger who played over 150 games in the early 60 's _ _ i _ S ???
heres my website
http://www.angelfire.com/de/craigboardmansboots/
You're all welcome
Ray at 16:20:53 Sunday April 18 99
9,469 to go! Who will it be folks?
Sid at 15:32:19 Sunday April 18 99
Ralph, Hope's Girlfriend had a baby Friday night, so didn't train on Friday. Atko decided to rest him. Sammo aswell should be back for the weekend though.
Bill at 14:32:6 Sunday April 18 99
Mr. Posh (or is it one of his mates?), why do you keep asking Hartwell Cobbler what its like to be in the know? In the know to have a sense of humour? In the know about how to not post USELESS CRAP on this website? Eh? EH?
Mr. Posh's Friend's Goldfish's Auntie (In his head) at 14:27:45 Sunday April 18 99
Hello there. My owner does have friends. Honest.
mr Posh's Mate's Mate at 14:4:35 Sunday April 18 99
there is justa chance we could see you next season. We could go up if the results are kind to us, lets keep our finger crossed. Wobblers are hanging on in there by the skin of your teeth, ( or should I say dentures) >>>>>>UP THE POSH<<<<<<<<<<
eternal optimist at 13:53:17 Sunday April 18 99
Well Done lads keep it up
goalkeeper supporter at 13:27:39 Sunday April 18 99
Well done. Good win.
PS. It's called Sod's Law Billy.
Pompey Cobbler at 12:41:21 Sunday April 18 99
Excellent performance second half yesterday against a very poor
Reading side. It was good to see a bit of fight back in the Cobblers
side, and also good to see that we didn't immediately sit back after
scoring. Difficult to single out a MOM but I would say it was out
of Hendon,Hill,Savage,Lee or Dobson. I reckon 3 wins out of these
last 4 games should see us safe and I think someone like Wrexham or
Luton could be one of the sides to go down.
Rusty Young at 11:46:18 Sunday April 18 99
Who is this Rusty Savage?
Ralph at 11:43:13 Sunday April 18 99
I have to agree that Colin Hill was outstanding yesterday. It was encouraging to see him and Ian Atkins exchanging 'high-fives' on the pitch at the end of the game. Another thing that was evident was the calling by Steve Francis. This really gave the defence a much needed boost in confidence and subscribes to the theory that all Billy has to do to become a really good keeper is concentrate on the basics. He has proved time and again what a great shot stopper he is, anyway nuff said on that subject. I thought defensively Dobson was not as good as Hope, was Hope injured?, ironically it was Dobbo that headed down with great precision for Dave Savage to score. I'm not sure how much longer the Atkins/Howard relationship will last, it is getting very animated between the pair of them. Obviously not a meeting of minds there. Hendon will be massively missed, he looked composed at all times. Frain is digging in and giving all, but he is obviously knackered, fair play to him for playing on with injury. Howey was giant in defence and was unlucky not to score with a volley from the edge of the box, Parrish was Parrish, scuttling around taking over where Deano left off, but with a modicom more of panache. Dave Savage looked rusty, hardly surprising when he's been left out in the cold for so long, but a rusty Savage is still worthy of a place in the side. Hunt had another steady game but tends to hold the ball to long and gets dispossesed, this is as much a criticism of those around him who do not show for the ball. Chris Lee is playing as well as Chris Lee can at the moment and all praise to him for that, he does have an annoying habit though of arriving just too late to put that challenge in. It must be said that Lee worked tirelessly yesterday and set up a glorious chance for Savage. Howard I still believe will come good given the opportunity to play as a front man and not a winger/midfield/defender. As I said earlier I fear he may become the next forward to feel the Atkins freeze out. All in all a battling performance against a poor Reading side. I'm sure we can do the same Tuesday. I hope that the string of results will not be seen as vindication of the way we play though. It's okay for now but it wont be for later.
Ralph at 11:21:44 Sunday April 18 99
Saw Chris Freestone on Sky this morning and he looks a different bloke. Took his first goal well and confident enough to take a penalty. Why a sudden change in a player that looked out of sorts all season we can only surmise. Good luck to him and to Hartlepools for the rest of this season. Hope you stay up Poolie!
Ralph at 11:15:57 Sunday April 18 99
Judge Pickles - On the 10th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy I think your observations are quite poignant. I sat near the back of the stand and it took ages for the fans to clear. It crossed my mind what if we had to get out of here quickly. Did anyone else notice how the stand bounced up and down with the weight of Cobblers fans dancing up and down when Savage scored?
Judge Pickles at 9:45:15 Sunday April 18 99
Am I the only one to think the majic-stick (sic) stadium was fundementally unsafe for visiting fans (size of exit aisles and space in the concourse)
Paul at 9:30:34 Sunday April 18 99
NTFC - Colchester, all ticket?
Cheers, Paul - CUFC Swedish Branch http://home.swipnet.se/cufc
Nosey Parker at 8:42:42 Sunday April 18 99
I told you all Friday Billy was dropped didnt I? Also the things I said about Lee,Seal etc all true. I cannot believe we turned down £50,000 for Lee are we mugs or what!!
Vegas Cobbler at 4:16:9 Sunday April 18 99
Ooops - I thought Chris Freestone had gone on loan to HUFC. How much did we get for him in the end?? The trouble with living in Vegas (apart from the blistering heat, brilliant blue skies and the palm trees keeping you awake as they scrape on the walls when the wind blows at night!!) is that it is difficult to keep fully up with the comings and goings of life in an ordinary footballing community (no C & E out here you know!!). Hence I must rely on this excellent Cobblers site for all the news. Thanks to all for the excellent reports following the brilliant Reading result. Please please shout the lads to victory on Tuesday for me. I'll be willing them to win from here. At this stage of the season league position of the opposition doesn't matter as much as the need and desire for the points. Wigan will obviously be keen for points but thereafter I must fancy our chances of victories. That is why the teams at the lower end of Div 2 are all beginning to put a series of results together. However, today's win puts even more pressure on Wycombe and co below us.
Fulham Cobbler at 1:32:37 Sunday April 18 99
Piss off posh nob!
The Real Mr posh at 0:17:58 Sunday April 18 99
Well done Posh on a outstanding performance this afternoon, who knows we may make the play-offs yet. Have the 'Wobblers' left it to late in the season for their great escape? Remember lads your weight is still bearing down on that trap Door, we can still seeeee youuuuu. Oh bye the way Ralph, I'm not a bumpkin living near The Wash, all sugar beet and combine harvesters, believe it or not I was born & breed in Northampton but had to look further afield to find a better club. Bye for now. ***UP THE POSH***MR.POSH.
PLUMBOB at 23:34:54 Saturday April 17 99
great result.francis must stay in for rest of season .so should hill we need all the experiance we can muster.my man of the match was COLIN HILL . ANYONE DISAGREE
Sid at 23:10:19 Saturday April 17 99
Okay, the sound clip of today's goal is on my site. Please download it at http://members.xoom.com/cobblers
Chicago Cobbler at 23:7:9 Saturday April 17 99
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great result!!!! We're staying up, Were Staying, We're Staying!!! Cobblers staying up!!!!!!!
Sid at 21:51:44 Saturday April 17 99
Chat's on now!!!! see Saturday 19:59.43.
From the Cobbler's Last at 21:38:5 Saturday April 17 99
A differnt view of the Reading Visit.......
Most eventful part of the first half -- The ambulance buggy to take players off! The tyre tracks added to the bumpy surface - I wondered if it had ever run a player over while trying to save them from injury. It was better employed after match collecting cones from the car park.
Biggest rip off of the day - £3 to park - £3 a baguette - £2 a pastie
Biggest farce - The scrawny lion racing Clarence the dragon to the goal line ! It was obviouswly an Olympic Champion inside and beat Clarence hands down after giving hima 10 yard start. If you thought Clarence was a diabloical mascot - their huge headed lion with a stick for a body looked like something out of a cartoon!
Most entertaining part of the second half - The Cobbler's fans who were brilliant!
The Longest part of the journey - getting in and out of the stadium car parks!
UP THE COBBLERS!
From the Cobbler's Last at 21:25:34 Saturday April 17 99
Great three points at Reading today. Much more than expected and, judging by the other results, a result we could not do without. It must change soon - we win - they all win. It can't go on. Next Saturday sees Macca and York together and all the others playing play-off/promotion teams. Two home wins this week is a must but its a tall order. As for the game today, at Half-time, I couldn't see us getting anything if Reading had scored first. They had the better of the first half but didn't look good. It shows how we were! Second half we began to realise that they were really poor and it seemed to dawn upon the players that three points were there for the taking. We got control and pushed for the goal. Lee set up Savage for a great chance but the keeper saved it. Savage looked our most threatening front runner and Lee did an excellent job. Its the best I've seen him play this season and its good to see him regaining his confidence. Francis looked safe in goal but he didn't have too much to do. What he did, he did competently and made some vital catches near the end. The defence looked more solid today and perhaps playing fit players like Hill, rather than injured ones like Peer is a better policy. Hill, Howey and Dobson did a fine job. For once experience counted and thank goodness for that. Howard looks unfit and the 4 match lay off hasn't done him, or us, any favours. Surprised to see Parrish in the side and he ran around closing players down, without creating a great deal - having said that he did okay. Savage wasn't at his best today although he still looked better than mosst of the others we have tried. -- WHY HAS HE NOT BEEN PLAYING????????? He must be given a run until the end of the season -- So too must Warner - we still need creative players. I was surprised Wilson wasn't playing and felt we needed him to spark us off. Hopefully he'll play in the home matches. Today's MOM was between Lee, Hunt, Hendon, The defence and Savage. I'll plump for all of them! but Lee might just edge it for me as he chased, harried and set up chances, causing them a few headaches when he gotr the ball. All along I've felt that 48 points would get safety this season, but I've now come to the conclusion that 50 is the minimum and with our goals scored, 53 points. Macca & Lincoln look good possibilities now. York have it tough so too do Burnley - but watch the unsuspecting ones who thought they were safe - Wrexham, Bristol Rovers, Colchester and even Luton aren't out of it yet. Everyone below Reading can still go down as 56 points is the safety point. They are all a long way from that mark. By next Saturday things will look much clearer with just two games to go - lets hope its a prettier picture we're looking at and one where we have control of our destiny. Bring on Wigan... If they win the AWS they might be drunk on Tuesday. If they lose they might be depressed - whichever, lets go for the win! UP THE COBBLERS!
Anon at 21:25:13 Saturday April 17 99
Poolie - Chrissie Freestone was great for us the first season, but then we went to Wembly and lost. He sat on the pitch and cried, kind of took it on himself that it was his fault and never regained his confidence. Steve Howard looked pretty good before his suspension, but somethings been lacking since, he has created loads of chances, but isn't very good getting shots on target....he is yet to score a first team goal, but the time will come soon, i'm certain.
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 21:12:34 Saturday April 17 99
Great result - First hour dodgy then Savo into attack mode and HOWZAT 1-0 COBBLERS !!!. Tuesday is all important now and we must now more than ever get right behind the team and roar them on to victory against the Wigan scum.The support that the TOWN received today was immense and makes me extremely proud to be a COBBLER. If you went to Reading today and sang out your emotions for the COBBLERS then I applaud you. If you didnt go today but you are a COBBLER then I also applaud you RHUBARB RHUBARB------------------------------ PS CHESTERFIELD MAY 1ST WHOOPEEEEEEEEEEE !! NOT AGAIN ?
Poolie at 21:9:49 Saturday April 17 99
Why did you lot sell Chris Freestone to Pools? He's been brilliant for us and looks a really good player. What was the problem with him down there? By the way stevie Howard will never score goals but he'll create loads. The reason he doesnt score is because it takes him 20 minutes to lift his right foot off the floor. He's quite good in the air this season but a few years ago he could'nt jump at all. He was actually getting jeered off his own supporters this season. What's he playing like now then?
Mr POSH at 21:6:26 Saturday April 17 99
Hi all, another stupendous result eh !! Looks like you may well be staying up after all then. Maybe I will go to the Lincoln site and attempt my humourous scribes there? SORRY IF IVE BEEN A TOTAL KNOBEND AGAIN BUT I AM A SHITBORO FAN AFTER ALL ?
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH COBBLERS WE LOVE YOU !!!!!!! PS RALPH YOU WERE RIGHT THE Reading fans did applaud the goal - SPOOKY EH ?
Uncle Richard at 21:2:2 Saturday April 17 99
Anyone notice we didn't make any time wasting substitutions?
Does Tommy Burns still live in Glasgow ?
ATKINS OUT
Uncle Richard at 20:58:42 Saturday April 17 99
Another good result , well done lads , another brilliant performance from the travelling hoards , great noise ! I was pleased to see Hill back , does this mean that Atkins has made up with him ? or were there no alternatives . Francis look as if he was in charge of the box , he had a few dodgy moments but that could be down to inexperience , but you can't argue with a clean sheet . Dobson had a steady game . What did surprise me was how wide the pitch appeared to be , but neither team played down the wings to any real effect . Taking the pessimistic point of view , we still did only the minimum needed to keep up with the relegation battle . UP THE TOWN . ATKINS OUT
The Olney Cobbler at 20:46:44 Saturday April 17 99
Just got back from Reading. The first hour was poor and then it seemed as though Savage was given the okay to attack straight at them with ball at feet - wonderful. Most people I spoke to after the game were of the same opinion. Colin Hill was terrific, as he has been whenever he has played this season. He was in the right place at the right time all afternoon. A quick mention of Francis as well. What little he had to do he done very well. This is not a dig at Billy because I was an ex keeper (and pretty crap!) but the defence seemed very at home with him.
Scouse at 20:25:36 Saturday April 17 99
We will stay up, if only to spite that TWAT Mr Poshite. Well done lads, lets go on and win the rest of the games.Does this mean that Savage will get another start Mr Aktins????? Bring on Wigan another club with a chairman with nothing better to spend his millions on......
Terry Hawes at 20:0:17 Saturday April 17 99
So much for ol' Mr. Posh!, his team isn't making the playoffs and we're staying up...he's quiet now, he doesn't know what to say!
I'm not surprised, he probably only knows about four words in the dictionary...THE POSH IS CRAP!
GO COBBLERS!!!
Sid at 19:59:43 Saturday April 17 99
Anyone that wants a chat please come to http://members.xoom.com/cobblers at 9:45pm tonight. COME ON COBBLERS!!!!!!
Ralph at 19:58:41 Saturday April 17 99
Great result today, a pretty even, nothing of a first half. Second half we had a couple of really good chances. Goal came from a Frain corner, headed down by Dobbo I thought and Savage swept it in from three yards. Reading were poor. Their supporters were frightfully, frightfully nice people. (I'm sure some of them applauded our goal). Great ground, really quiet home fans and crap service for food and drink. Got out of the ground just as quick as Sixfields in the end. Every other bugger seems to be winning. Tuesday will be a real tense affair. I reckon they should give out free booze Tuesday and have a warm-up man prior to kick-off. We really do need to roar the lads on Tuesday night. Looking forward to the match already. Pointless analysing the game, it's all about results now and who gives a fraught cusp how we achieve the points so long as we do.
Ralph at 19:50:27 Saturday April 17 99
We play with no width. We only play with one up front, even at home. Our midfield has no creativity. We are more concerned in defending than attacking. The manager has wasted money buying players that are no better than what we have. You can see some players are not playing for the manager. Our manager has abysmal man management techniques, he has his favourites. Sack the manager, he should have gone at Christmas. Why do we have really good player's languishing in the reserves that can't even get on the bench. These are some of the comments from a phone-in program on TVFM after today's match directed at Reading and Tommy Burns. Funny old game innit?
Paddington Cobbler at 19:8:4 Saturday April 17 99
Just got back from the game. Great result. Reading dominated most of the first half and after they rattled the crossbar it looked like a matter of time before they scored. Atkins was working overtime on the frantic hand signals. Our defence played well - especially Hill - to absorb the relentless attacks so I was relieved that we went in at halftime with a clean sheet. I don't know what Atkins said at halftime, but the second half saw a much sharper, more attacking Cobblers. Glad Savage scored (one of his earlier efforts skimmed the crossbar). He just poked it in from about three yards out. The Cobblers fans were magnificent throughout the game (the home fans were very quiet) and it was gratifying to have all the vocal efforts rewarded with the goal. Have to say that out longball game looked a bit crude compared with Reading's passing and use of the width of the field.. but we got the result. Francis played generally well apart from a couple of wobbles. Cobblers defence looked a lot more cohesive and that's encouraging. I thought Howard played a key role in disrupting the Reading defence. Dobson looked good too. But MOM definitely Savage. Naturally the final whistle was greeted with much jubilation from fans, great relief for the players and Atkins.
Jamie at 18:51:38 Saturday April 17 99
Oh spot on prediction by Mr Posh, again. Well I'll save you the time of writing out the message Mr Posh because we all know it will read;
"So you fluked a win today then, well your still crap and your still going down" Well sorry Mr Posh it looks like we might not.
Ray at 18:34:29 Saturday April 17 99
Whooops...Northampton Gas won't be happy... only one point in front of us now....basically its getting so tight at the bottom I'm now beginning to think that 50 points aren't gonna be enough this year. Basically perm any four from the bottom 12 - I just hope it doesn't come down to goals scored.....as we need 18 more to catch York who are level on points.
John Frain Fan Club at 17:55:34 Saturday April 17 99
Beware, the Peterbutthole won so guess who will be here soon......Mr Bored@no_website_themselves.com.plete.shit
John Frain Fan Club at 17:52:36 Saturday April 17 99
Wahooooo!!!Well done the Town. Just bloody typical, I go to more away games than home (being up in sunny Stoke)and miss this one. Still, this one was away down South. We must now win our home games, come onnnnnnnnnn!!!
Anon at 17:49:3 Saturday April 17 99
Whey-hey! Brilliant Davy Savage well done perhaps you might now get a decent run in the side
Anon at 17:40:20 Saturday April 17 99
Eastender - U say U're pationate about the Cobblers?? is that really true fans should talk about their team?? i think not....U obviously haven't seen Howard play before his suspension....this is only a temporary lapse....and he produced several chances eg for Dave Savage in the match just now....anyway...WHAT U GOT TO SAY ABOUT THIS ONE MR POSH????
Anon at 17:33:33 Saturday April 17 99
damn it....still not out of the zone...but the gap is closing....COME ON COBBLERS....LETS THRASH THE WIGAN BASTARDS!!!!
Nyaarmozoan at 17:32:1 Saturday April 17 99
Vegas Cobbler - wasn't Freestone's move permanent?
Royal at 17:28:5 Saturday April 17 99
Oh F...
Anon at 17:6:5 Saturday April 17 99
YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anon at 16:57:2 Saturday April 17 99
YES!!!!!!! We have won 1-0 against Reading, but York are now drawing, but Oldham are winning, so it looks like we might be still down in the relegation zone. Here we are......... Macc loses 2-0 to Walsall, Oldham won, 2-1 against Wrexham. York 2-2 v. Stoke, Burnley 0-0 Bournemouth, Lincoln still winning 1-0 v. Luton.
Sid at 16:45:28 Saturday April 17 99
Howard is going to get booked for a challenge, Lee offside from a good chance. Att is just over 10,000, something like 10,132, But HEY!!!!!!!!!!! guess what, Oldham, York, Lincoln are all winning!!!!! When will it let up!?!?!?!
Sid at 16:43:1 Saturday April 17 99
That should be the COBBLERS even!
Sid at 16:42:16 Saturday April 17 99
YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!! 1-0 To the COBLLERS!!!!!!!! Dave Savage scores the goal when Frain's corner was flicked on by Howey and Savage finishes!!!! We are playing excellent at the moment!
Sid at 16:26:18 Saturday April 17 99
Macc losing 2-0, York, Oldham drawing, Lincoln have gone ahead as i type 0-1 against Luton. Come on Hatters!
Sid at 16:24:57 Saturday April 17 99
Eastender, I wasn't having a go at Billy then!!!!!! I actually didn't think he needed to be dropped. Francis has made two saves this match though. We do need Turley back, but as i said, perhaps Atkins isn't happy with the keeper, and i am surprised he dropped him.
Sid at 16:22:13 Saturday April 17 99
Okay, it is still 0-0, but Cobblers have had two chances. Lee ran onto a backpass, beat the keeper, took too long, passed to Savage who rammed in a shot but the keeper saves. Second chance was a cross from Hendon, headed down from Howard, but Savage's header was just over. As i type, Reading are under Pressure from Town, and apparantly are looking quite good! Reading are not playing for anything so they seem not bothered. The Support is SUPERB!!! I can hear then on the radio singing ........................ OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! Howey header just over!!!!!! We are playing superbly!
Vegas Cobbler at 15:56:21 Saturday April 17 99
Well at least the boys have reached HT at 0-0. Must say that I didn't think too highly about the selection - were so many changes really necessary from a side (apart from Carlo's injury?) that had started to gather points at a better rate than at any other time this season? Was Sammo suspended? Any way I'd even cheer for the mother-in-law if she was playing for the Cobblers!! Saw that Chris Freestone has scored another for Hartlepool - hopefully the loan period will gain him some confidence.
Eastander at 14:42:48 Saturday April 17 99
Leave Turley alone if Howard had taken even a quarter of his chances on Tuesday we`d have won by 2 or 3 clear goals. Does he know what to do with the ball in front of goal or is he just another IA type player who`s big , heavy and otherwise useless. Another question do the team practice attacking play in training `cause they don`t seem to have much idea in games of how to pressurise the opposition, on Tuesday York even had 2 corners in the final couple of minutes when we should have had them penned in their own area. Just heard the team Francis in Dobson in Hill in Lee in Parrish in Savage to start, Wilson on the bench Sammo suspended Corazzin injured, Peer injured(that must give us a chance).Finally I`m passionate about the cobblers and yes i`ll be there next season whatever I hope they win today, Tuesday and Saturday but in truth I don`t think they`re good enough
Sid at 14:40:49 Saturday April 17 99
Well, billy is dropped. I am surprised Atkins did that, but it might put Billy back in gear. It wasn't needed though.
Sid at 14:39:37 Saturday April 17 99
Okay, team news........ TURLEY IS DROPPED! Hope not there, Wilson on the bench, Corazzin injured, even though he was running around on the pitch. Dobson, Hill, Parrish, Savage all in.
TEAM:- Francis, Hendon, Frain, Hill, Howey, Dobson, Savage, Parrish, Lee, Howard, Hunt. Subs: Wilson, Gibb, Spedding.
Sunderland Cobbler at 13:52:21 Saturday April 17 99
We will win today 2-1. IA will send out an attacking team for once. By keep Reading at bay, we can score will Howard netting both goals in the first 50 mins of the game. Rumors are around in the summer in Sunderland are going to have BIG clear out of players since the won Div 1. I now have to put up with Going Down chants from my 5 year old mad Sunderland fan brother. Our new team boss should look towards the North East. He cannot go wrong!!
Weedon Cobbler you make good comments with your friend about Billy! the kid needs to have along run and get blooded in first team games!
Come on you Cobblers and Saints.
We are never going down !
Sid at 12:47:49 Saturday April 17 99
Okay, this game is one we NEED to win. I hope Atkins puts an attacking line-up out and hope we can bloody score a couple to beat the Reading!
weedon cobbler at 12:30:0 Saturday April 17 99
Re: SBJ and mechanical engineering. Curley's address at some.ox.ac.uk stands for Somerville College.
Ralph at 11:9:8 Saturday April 17 99
Well it's time to go. There's a queue of traffic outside my house and I'm a bit concerned it's the queue in to the 'Mad House'! I'll settle for a point now and I hope all the talk about injuries is just the usual Atkins ploy.
Nosey Parker at 10:42:16 Saturday April 17 99
Mr Posh were you dropped on your head when you were born or are you a natural dickhead? If you live near Readings ground and follow the P*** do you have a medical helper to assist you for the long journey or are you only on day release for the nuthouse!!!
Phil Baron at 10:37:42 Saturday April 17 99
Sounds to me that the supporters have already paid for a large chunk of the ground with the stupid price of everything? Sounds like a premier ground with a conference team!!!!
Ralph at 9:2:18 Saturday April 17 99
The 'kids-a-quid' is only for them I think, so don't turn up with the neighbour's sprogs or it could cost you eight quid a throw!
Ralph at 9:0:15 Saturday April 17 99
Thanks for the Reading site address Richard. They seem a little disgruntled at Reading, £14 to get in, pricey food and not many local pubs due to the site of the ground. Be warned, apparently supporters are not let in to pubs on match days, particularly those wearing 'colours'. Only 2,000 car park spaces and up until recently it would have cost you a fiver to park!! Now it's ONLY three quid. Parking and getting in and out appear to be a problem, but looking at their gates I would not expect to see more than maybe 9000 top although it is 'kids-a-quid' today. I think the real problem has stemmed from games that have twenty-thousand or so attending, Fulham and Man City. So perhaps we should be grateful for what we have at Sixfields free parking, plenty of pubs and a great footballing strategy. (Oh well you can't have it all can you) See you all there.
The China Cobbler at 8:41:17 Saturday April 17 99
In a strange city, a familiar cry:
NORTHAMPTON, LA LAA LAAAH! NORTHAMPTON, LA LAA LAAH!! NORTHAMPTON, LA LAA LAAAH! NORTHAMPTON, LA LAA LAAAH!
Come on Town.
Bill at 8:16:58 Saturday April 17 99
My site hit the big "200"... about a month ago. So help boost things please. www.cobbler-bill.freeserve.co.uk/cobblers.htm
Bill at 8:12:21 Saturday April 17 99
For many weeks now I have wondered why Mr. Posh and all his mates (in his head) always right "up the p**h", etc. I have now worked out that the dots are to mask out the words "Barry Fry is doing a good job completely f***ing (up the p**h)" and the second time, it is "he would gladly like to ram his todger (up Mr. P**h), one of the few friends he has, if any at all". Thankyou. Next week my lecture will be on the unstable yak's milk market in Afganistan...
Pendragon at 1:22:9 Saturday April 17 99
Atkins may as well give Billy the rest of the season as it is Atkins' fault that the season is pants, not Billy's. OK, he has made some errors - but we have debated all aspects of this below with good points from both camps. Northampton Gas - you talk a lot of sense most of the time but you can hardly expect us to swallow the Challis version of events (even if they are true)!!!!! His BAFTA award is in the post. As for Mr Posh going to watch the Cobblers....well....I think that Mr Posh is a figment of Ray's imagination, a ghost in the machine, designed to stimulate additional hits.(Hope this isn't libel!!!!)HA HA HA HA....UP THE COBBLERS....MR COBBLER
RICHARD at 0:51:45 Saturday April 17 99
It will be a crying shame if BT is busted tomorrow; he's NOT pants, he's really rather good! Poor general play by the whole team is to blame for the shaky position we find ourselves in. Billy's lapses are highlighted/exaggerated because of i: the Woody affair; ii: the demise of the dominant defence of seasons past.
Sid at 23:8:28 Friday April 16 99
Okay, my site is about to hit the BIG 5000!! Okay, well not so big (looking at Rays counter on 90070!) Appreciated if you can go to http://members.xoom.com/cobblers to have a look around. Also, people who have not done their GTA this week, please do so!!!!!! Cheers.
COME ON COBBLERS! COME ON COBBLERS!! (and Turley, Willo, Howard etc.)
Mr Posh at 22:52:27 Friday April 16 99
Hello chums esp Hartwell Cobbler (In the know is right...) HA HA HA, looking forward to your result tomorrow more than the mighty Posh's. Directions to the stadium...J11 M4 or was it J12, what the hell you'll see the queue and if your reading this after 10:00am on Sat morning, well you'll miss the ko. I'll laugh at you tomorrow night about 8:00pm, no, better make it 9:00pm as you probably won't get out of the Reading car park by 7:00pm - believe me it's bad, I should know, I live there...in fact I might even come and watch your humiliation instead of coming to London Road. HA HA HA I'll look out for you Hartwell Cobbler, I'll be the bloke in the top hat with the t-shirt that carries the legend "IN THE KNOW" HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
PS Did Col Utd win tonight? HA HA HA HA HA HA - "Billy don't be a hero don't even play for the shite" HA HA HA HA HA HA
Uncle Richard at 22:19:11 Friday April 16 99
Just had a look to find the ground for tomorrows match , found a very informative site at http//www.royals.cx/ how to get there , where to find beer , grub etc .
Todays Chronic Echo echo echo has a preview of local cup finals , and I see that there are THREE finals to be played at Sixfields tomorrow , so that is probably why Atkins tries to keep the ball off the ground , so we don't wear the grass out for the Council. The pitch is going to be in great condition for Wigan on tuesday.
Looking forward to seeing the "Mad House" tomorrow , 24000 all seater , Reading win on ambition .
Come on you Town , Atkins Out
Northampton Gas at 22:2:23 Friday April 16 99
I see your playing Reading tomorrow, you need to set out early as the new link road into their ground is still not complete. Gas and Man City supporters who did not get parked by 2.00pm, missed the begining of the games. There is a very large car park at the ground, cost £2 or £3, the problem is leaving at the end of the game, it is worse than the Cobblers or Stoke City. Spoke to Trevour Challis on tuesday, before the Gas match at Oldham, he confirmed that Hendon caught him with both feet on the chest and inner thigh. He was amused by the photos in the local weekly rag, perhaps if the video film was a few frames latter it would have given a clearer picture of what realy happened. Best of luck tomorrow.
Jimmy at 21:39:48 Friday April 16 99
Ok chaps, I think we should play a 4-4-2 tommorow with Steve Francis in goal, Hendon, Frain, Hill and Howey as the back four with Hunt, Wilson, Savage and Spedding in midfield and Seal and Howard up front with Chris Lee, Richard Hope and Roy Hunter on the bench and I think we'll win 1-0 (Howard)
Terry Hawes at 20:59:3 Friday April 16 99
We have to look at the positives, the last four games have gotten us at least some points and puts us in a good position to be safe. I think that 50 points will secure second division status...I think Reading should be a draw as something tells me Atkins will play for 0-0. Then it's Wigan, which will be tough and then Colchester which is a must win, still has I have said for a while, it's coming down to the last game.
Don't blame Turley for everything, I just think that everybody is responsible...in either case, won't it be interesting to see all the I LOVE ATKINS e-mails if we stay up!
Bay City Cobbler at 20:56:4 Friday April 16 99
Buy Buy Fulham, Fulham bye bye,
TRB Mark at 20:54:43 Friday April 16 99
Unfortunately, we are , by the nature of our style of play, just the sort of team that others find their form when playing. Standing off and inviting wave after wave of attacks from mediochre sides is bound to get their gander up.
Atkins at 20:41:6 Friday April 16 99
Oink oink!
BT supporter at 20:37:57 Friday April 16 99
You pig, Atkins
From the Cobbler's Last at 20:28:15 Friday April 16 99
Loking forward to Reading tomorrow and hoping for three points. At best I can only see us getting one although Reading's form is nothing special at the moment. Let's hope we don't let them re-discover it. Sound like Biily will be dropped and Francis will get in. I feel sorry for Billy as Atkin's is the man who destroys the confidence of players. He has made it clear to Billy, in the press/media, that he blames him so I doubt if he will be any good anyway. I hope Carlo plays and it looks like Savage may get in from the start. Let's hope he has been given the right instructions - go forth and create! Apart from Preston, the away form has been good and much of that is down to the tremendous away support. Cheer on the lads!!!!!! UP THE COBBLERS!
Big Roy at 20:21:46 Friday April 16 99
Visitor 90000! Do I get a prize Ray?
Robert Dunkley at 20:1:41 Friday April 16 99
WARNER is KO'D I rang up Friday Phone In, and said Warner shoudl paly he has a back problem!
The Olney Cobbler at 19:46:24 Friday April 16 99
I understand that Carlo is out tomorrow, as is Sammo. What about Hendon - is he suspended? If so, will this mean the return of Warner (who?), Seal & The Great Colin Hill because Mr Atkins said that we are going all out for three points. Hello Yogi, I'll see you on the bus tomorrow.
Nyaarmozoan at 19:30:25 Friday April 16 99
I wish Fulham, Diremonds etc. every success in the future but isn't it saddening that it now often takes millions for a club to climb just a couple of divisions? Even with the enormous financial might of these clubs, it's taken them more than one season to gain promotion. Is that really glorious? Walsall struggled last season, I don't know much about their finances but they're obviously much poorer than Fulham, yet they're likely to finish second. If Fulham achieving promotion after an input of millions is a 'fairytale' clubs like Walsall must be part of the greatest story ever told.
SBJ at 17:27:40 Friday April 16 99
I just hope you're wrong. It's often the case that when a team's backs are against the wall they pull off the best performances; maybe that'll be the case for us tomorrow. Whatever happens we can't afford to lose, even if the other teams around us lose too. We must get out of the bottom four, I don't want to go to Sixfields on 8 May with it being last-ditch time, the nerves couldn't handle it! SO get us 3 points from the Royals, and keep fingers crossed that the other losers around us screw up. Tomorrow will be a tense day all round . . . let's get behind the team and give them our best support. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
Mr Posh's Mate's Mate at 16:57:18 Friday April 16 99
Well! What is happening to your players, they are dropping like fly's.
Will you have a team for Reading tomorrow. Those valuable points are getting further and further away from you. You have a tough weekend ahead of you. See you in the third......UP THE POSH.........
Alethea Haslehurst at 16:30:20 Friday April 16 99
Good luck lads, lets do the bizz.
Sid at 15:45:1 Friday April 16 99
Okay, my site is updated now after a couple of days off.
The Exel Cobbler at 15:32:17 Friday April 16 99
Good luck lads for tomorrow's game. Everyone thats going, sing you hearts out for the lads. See you all at "The Seated Bowl"
SBJ at 13:29:2 Friday April 16 99
Ray: very good! Damn shame about the Carlo news, if it's as bad as it sounds.
Pete at 12:23:50 Friday April 16 99
Bad news this morning confirming Carlo injury- one of the
players playing in pain- he will not be able to carry on
without 'treatment'- if it goes ahead - and it was an hour
ago- then no more Carlo this season. (A horse told me)
Ray at 12:11:16 Friday April 16 99
.or is it that "some" great minds think alike?
SBJ at 10:18:51 Friday April 16 99
Re. the Seaman rumour I mentioned below: a friend of mine is a journo and reads all the main daily papers - apparently there was one of those 'brief' Fulham-just-promoted articles which suggested that Seaman wanted a move, that Fulham was the likely destination (would be a strange move though) and that Taylor would therefore be displaced and would be looking for another big challenge like he had at Fulham. I don't believe it myself. Just a thought re. mechanical engineering - it also occurred to me some weeks back that James' domain address (@some.ox.ac.uk) might stand for 'school of mechanical engineering' at Oxford Uni, as that was the acronym used at both my universities. Shows that not-so-great minds think alike :-)
Hartwell Cobbler at 10:6:18 Friday April 16 99
Jimmy's suggestion that Turley plays a sweeper role behind his defence is far, far too radical for Atkins. After all, and despite what he's said, he's made no appreciable changes to our style all the time he's been here. It was suitable for Div3 and with the players at his disposal. It was OK for one season in Div 2, when it caught out many teams. But it's well and truly passed its sell-by date and should be consigned to history. As in life, things move on and progress. Standing still is not an option. It inevitably leads to stagnation. And that's exactly what's now happening at the Cobblers. By backing Atkins the Board has also failed to read the writing, which is on the wall for all to see - and in joined up letters.
I know at 9:31:28 Friday April 16 99
Lee wont leave at the end of the season
Nosey Parker at 8:23:13 Friday April 16 99
Well the anti Turley brigade will get there wish tomorrow at Billy WILL be dropped for Reading...happy now!! Before the "we love Atkins gang " get singing again another good bit of news I know is that a club offered £50.000 for Lee on transfer deadline day and Atkins turned it down? and before everyone starts saying well done for keeping a good young player,his contract runs out in May and he will be going there for FREE!!! nice work Atkins so now do you realise we will lose Seal,Lee and most likely Warner at the end of the season for bugger all....dont retire and become a financial consultant Atkins whatever you do!!!!!!
Ian at 0:46:20 Friday April 16 99
Its not just Billy who watches long shots go into the net. Those of you at Orient at Christmas a couple of years ago will remember a not particularly hard shot from outside the area that Woody watched go "past the post". Only slight problem was that it went just inside the post, I don't remember it being particularly windy either.
Ray at 0:5:3 Friday April 16 99
Well, just when Mr Posh decided to make a reasonable post a day or two back he now appears to have discovered the joys of cut and paste - although I suspect this isn't the real Mr. Posh as at least he has had the courage to give his email address before.
Ralph at 23:24:15 Thursday April 15 99
I see from tonight's teletext that Damien Matthew needs a hip operation and will therefore miss the remainder of the season. We have had a total of 14 operations this season.
Mr Posh at 23:23:10 Thursday April 15 99
Hartwell Cobbler, Hartwell Cobbler, what's it like to be IN THE KNOW!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA, I'll be back to see you all again Saturday night....suckers!
Mr Posh at 23:19:56 Thursday April 15 99
Down with the Lincoln, you're coming down with the Lincoln - HA HA HA HA HA HA HA hang on, listen, what's that sound...CCCRRRRREEEAAAAKKKKK - it's only the old trapdoor opening a bit more. WE CAN SEE YOU!!!!! And remember, all together now..."Billy don't be a hero etc etc" HA HA HA
Yogi Bear at 23:5:47 Thursday April 15 99
Hey -Olney Cobbler - don't worry if you can't pick up 104.2 I assume you'll be on the coach saturday. If so I'll gen you up but I don't suppose you'll miss much. With Carlo doubtful I suppose Willow will be in again, he was training hard when I went down there this morning.
Six at 22:53:13 Thursday April 15 99
Well I agree that Atkins should drop Billy, forget his feelings the team needs to be solid from the back forward. Reading have been on a crap run so its probably time they scored a hatfull and Billy would not have stood a chance, If he does play lets hope we dont give any freekicks away 50 yards or less from the goal!!
From the Cobbler's Last at 22:12:12 Thursday April 15 99
Re: the Griggs loss to the board. I heard that he was not given too much leaway on the board as a big money takeover at that time, around the early nineties, reminded too many of the McRithchie disaster and no-one wanted to get into that situation again. McRitchie was a living example of the dangers of putting all your eggs in one basket. People didn't know at the time, what they were getting with Max Griggs. You also have to take account of the fact that Griggs wanted, not just the Football Club but the space to develop his empire. R&D is more than a football club, its a conference centre, social club for his workers et al. Could you see that development taking place at the County Ground? All this happened long before 6Fields became a possibility. Griggs is too entrenched in R&D from more than the footballing side and he won't pull his cash out until he pops his clogs. What will happen then is interesting! I bet he'll lose patience with Talbot soon and maybe he'll take Atkins off of us. He'll get them out of the Conference as he knows the right style of play to do it. We live in hope. UP THE COBBLERS!
The Fulham Cobbler at 21:58:12 Thursday April 15 99
So, crunch time is here again! One minute we're going into the First, the next were fighting to stay in the Second. Will someone please tell me what the bloody hell is going on!!I find it remarkable that a team with so much talent can end up languishing at the bottom of a division below teams that last season would tremble at the thought of playing us..... Another thing, why does the official site not have a message thingummy like this?? Scared of what the fans say? That seems to be the case, especially with the pro-Atkins letters in the match program. I think whoever set that lot up had better watch out, otherwise Slobodan Milosovich will be knocking on his/her door to try and get them to do the same for him!!! And please, to all the fans who see fit to boo Billy Turley, it doesn't help so knock it off.....
united at 20:48:32 Thursday April 15 99
ian is a col u reject
colchester la la la la at 20:46:8 Thursday April 15 99
cobblers going down ya going down ya going cobblers r going down
have a nice time in div 3 next season
Jimmy at 20:31:16 Thursday April 15 99
Well one things for sure, Turley is much better than Mark Ovengloves who to be honest is a poor at best goalkeeper. Remember some of the blunders Woody made last season, like when it was 0-0 against Watford last season. From what I remember, a Woody flap cost us the game. Now, if Seal or Gayle had scored at the other end first it wouldn't have been such a catastrophe. I think Atkins should take a lesson from George Graham and have Turley playing as a sort of sweeper behind the defence. He commands his box well, is a good kicker and shot stopper and if he could add coming off his line only at appropriate times to his game he'd be gone for half a million at the start of next season. But the way we play doesn't allow us to play like this - we either need to play three at the back instead of five and drop Frain for Spedding or play a flat back four and drop Hope. Now I know we probably won't get a manager like Graham here who'd play inventive football but we could do worse than bring in Roy Hodgson - Let's face it, if he got us promoted first time next season and we then could get half a million off a big club as compensation for him it would be excellent. I think Ian Atkins has been showing too much stubbornness for his own good this season and he'll get his comeuppance. Cobblers to draw 0-0 on Saturday.
Hartwell Cobbler at 20:2:52 Thursday April 15 99
Ralph - yep, we should adopt the Great Escape as our theme tune to remind us of the big one that got away - Max Griggs. It was certainly rather careless of the then board to lose him. You can't replace mega-millionaires very easily. I doubt this club will see the likes of him again. I also agree, however, that he's done wonder for Irthlingborough. Diremonds are now one of the top 2/3 non league clubs in the country. They have a magnficent stadium and when they get that bit of extra class into their team (which of course money will buy) they are certain to win a league place. Good luck to them. Our loss is certainly their gain.
The Olney Cobbler at 19:59:23 Thursday April 15 99
I cannot pick up Radio N'pton in Olney but I am worried that Carlo could not be fit on Saturday. However, all my cronies in the North Stand have doubts about press reports, especially those on Ceefax. Quite often if you take the opposite to what has been said then you will have your answer, The other week, if I remember correctly Sammo & Frain were going to be missing. Arrived at the home of football (Sixfields) to discover they were playing!
TRB Mark at 19:43:53 Thursday April 15 99
At the time of Woody leaving, many Cobbs fans said that we would be OK as Turley was an adequate replacement. I believe he will be ....given time. It can't be easy to have come into a side bereft of confidence, which was'nt scoring goals and struggling near the bottom. Added to which, as has been said already, the defence that protected Woody so well had gone. Woody made a few howlers when he first came and developed into the great goalie he was and why we sold him to a club below us is a mystery. If there was any mistake, it was selling Woody when while we were stuggling. Alot of things have conspired against Billy, especially our lack of goals at the other end and if we fans add to his greif then we will all go downtogeter, so get behind billy and the team. There are only five games left now. See you at Reading! (If anyone needs a lift and would like to chip in for fuel, email me. I live in Irthlingborough). Lets get as many fans there as possible, our survival in Div 2 depends on it!
Oh yes, I was talking to Diamonds fan this morning who recons that we pulled a fast one selling Heggs and warburton. "One of them is'nt a team man and the other one is always injured".A different perspective from the one we keep hearing!
saint at 18:38:8 Thursday April 15 99
I DONT KNOW, WHY IS YOUR THIRD COUSINS NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR SUCH A TOSSER ?
MR POSH`S NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOURS THIRD COUSIN at 18:32:59 Thursday April 15 99
WHY IS MY THIRD COUSINS NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR SUCH A TOSSER ?
Yogi Bear at 18:24:52 Thursday April 15 99
Showing your age a bit - Hurley played for Sunderland in the 60's
james curley at 17:52:57 Thursday April 15 99
i have no knowledge whatsoever of mechanical engineering. sorry.
olly at 17:51:52 Thursday April 15 99
whats this about seaman moving to fulham???
Dave/Daventry at 17:49:21 Thursday April 15 99
Radio Northampton have just said that Corazzin's doubtful for Saturday. He's got a knee injury. Peer is also strugglin with a foot problem and aparantly Atkins says Francis might play in goal!!!
Dylan at 17:47:2 Thursday April 15 99
The move to bring football into the consumer society has missed one big glaring point: For the majority of fans, football is not about shopping around. People tend to latch on to one club and stick with it. If you don't like the service you get in a restaurant you can go elsewhere. But this doesn't happen in football, which is why it is even more unforgiveable to treat fans badly (McRitchie, Archer and Bellotti at Brighton etc) than consumers in other industries. For this very reason we have a right to say what we feel about the club. Sainsbury's would kill for the loyalty that Cobblers fans have displayed this season. If a supermarket constantly performed at Division 2 or 3 levels, it wouldn't last long. Thank God we have a voice on the Board, but never forget that the way we got that voice was by criticising when the club and the fans were being shafted.
SBJ at 16:6:1 Thursday April 15 99
If the latest newspaper rumours are true, is Seaman really going to Fulham, and does that mean Maik Taylor's going to be looking for another exciting challenge (the main reason he was so keen to carry on playing for Fulham)?
Postie at 16:3:42 Thursday April 15 99
James Curley, are you a mechanical engineer?
Anon at 16:2:5 Thursday April 15 99
i also have a rumour....about after the Macclesfield game....
SBJ at 16:2:3 Thursday April 15 99
George Burley would be more in the typical age bracket of recent IA signings. Rambling bit about goalkeepers now, in general defence of Billy 'The Fish' Turley. I think it was Bob Wilson who wrote a book about how difficult it is being a goalkeeper: a goalie's mistakes are more fatal, memorable, and arguably more destructive of confidence than any other players' errors. When a goalie plays badly there's nobody on the team who can really console with them from the same point of view, and the same could even be said of the times when he keeps a clean sheet. Everyone's always quickest to blame the goalie when things go wrong - bound to, as he's our very last line of defence usually. I haven't seen Billy play since Wycombe, but as there's no clear agreement here as to whether it's him or his defence who are most at fault when we lose, it seems obvious that it's a case of six of one, half a dozen of the other (let's see if I can get 'handbags at 10 paces' into this message, just like King of Football Cliches, Andy Gray would). Billy's a second division keeper; he'll always make mistakes from time to time, and he'll always cost us goals, just like our forwards will always fail to score at times, and our midfielders will occasionally fail to run about purposefully or whatever it is they're expected to do. Look at Schmeichel yesterday: fumbled a shot which almost cost Man.Utd a goal, and then saved a penalty to keep them in the game. It's always a game of extremes for a goalie, so let Billy have his mistakes rather than immediately calling for his head - he's hardly any more to blame for our current position than anyone else in the team, and certainly can't be expected to single-handedly save us from relegation, no matter how good a goalie he is. Right, that's me done for the time being.
James Curley at 15:16:7 Thursday April 15 99
Sorry, the rumour appears to be misfounded. I have been getting confused between Turley, Curley, and Hurley. Although, i have heard that IA is interested in signing Craig Burley from Celtic. It could be another unfounded rumour though.
james curley at 15:10:11 Thursday April 15 99
that is, along to the Reading game. Her friend Hugh might also be coming.
James Curley at 15:9:20 Thursday April 15 99
Rumour has it that in a bid to boost his confidence, Cobbler's 'keeper, Billy Turley, is bringing his sister, Elizabeth, along for moral support.
weedon cobbler at 15:7:24 Thursday April 15 99
I think the reason that many fans are not yet comfortable with Turley as the no. 1 is because he is so erratic; in contrast to the (generally) dependable but usually ordinary Woody (penalty save as Wembley and against Ginola, and game at Upton Park aside), Turley is sometimes brilliant, but sometimes makes mistakes. But I think that is all they are - mistakes. And he will definitely improve with time. Personally, I'd rather see a Cobblers side with Turley than with any of the other division 2 'keepers. Rather than Turley losing us points, I'd say he rescues us more often than not (what about the last minute saves against Luton and York??). If anyone should be blamed for our loss of points against York, it is the hesitant defenders (with the exception of Hendon) and the forwards who often don't take their chances.
James Curley aka York Cobbler at 15:1:22 Thursday April 15 99
Re. Exel Cobbler - If you paid 10.50 for a meal at a restaurant, of course you'd have right to complain. But would you keep going back if everytime you were dissatisfied - no. Go to a different restaurant. I'm not dissatisfied, as I understand that football has its ups and downs and everyone at NTFC is striving to get things right, in the way they think best. This may not be the way in which we would do it however. As regards the 'I love NTFC' line - we all do. Yet, you can't profess your love for something or someone and then make demands upon it/them. You cannot, for instance, demand that they perform in a certain way because you love the club. If you love them, you should love them unconditionally (not the same as blindly). Of course we disagree with the ways in which things are done, but I can never fell anger towards those who are at the club. I genuinely feel that nobody there has anything other than the club's interests at heart. Did you see the way Willo celebrated on Tuesday night? York cobbler.
Ray at 14:53:15 Thursday April 15 99
As I understand the Griggs situation from the past, it was a time of supporters against the board and he became more and more unhappy. The final straw I heard was when one supporter spat at his wife and he resigned and took his money elsewhere. Just think, that one "supporter" has probably cost this team a place in the premiership.
Andy C at 14:22:56 Thursday April 15 99
Sorry, "anything" should read "everything" below. Freudian slip: I can't get Bartram's performances out of my mind!
Andy C at 14:21:29 Thursday April 15 99
Good points about Turley. We're having the same debate down at Gillingham, with the difference that it's between two keepers who we've seen a lot of, not a novice and an unknown quantity. Our keeper Bartram was Seaman's understudy at Arsenal for a while but you wouldn't know it from his current form. (He also looks as though he's been eating too many pies, which may or may not be irrelevant.) As has been said, at this level you don't get many keepers who are the finished article. Chances are if he's a good shot-stopper he won't be much good on crosses, and keepers who command their penalty area well tend to be erratic. It's simple: if they were good at anything they would be playing at a higher level. Turley may or may not come good and I accept you can't afford mistakes from him at this stage of the season, but stick with him for now. That said, it seems a strange decision to sell Woodman who was highly rated by a lot of fans, though evidently not you.
Wobbler at 14:3:57 Thursday April 15 99
Can someone please explain what actually went on during Max Griggs' time at the Cobblers. I don't really know what happened but I gather from the general concensus that he was basically forced out of the club. I also heard that at one time, a steward refused him entry into the bar or ground as he didn't have his pass on him at the time, even though he tried explaining he was on the board he was still refused!
What really happened, can anyone explain why he was turned away, along with his squillions of ££££'sssssss ???
Nyaarmozoan at 13:32:16 Thursday April 15 99
Re-reading my earlier suggestion about Turley and Woodman, I think it's best if I confirm that it was just a vague idea and that I don't think Turley is at all to blame for this season's disaster. I do though think that the sale of Woodman was a mistake - Turley's overall good form this season has shown that if Woodman were still here we'd have two competent keepers, instead of one good keeper and one unknown. I wonder if Heggs and Warburton, and all the other Nationwide players who went to Nene Park in hope of a glorious promotion, are now feeling somewhat embarassed?
Dylan at 13:14:27 Thursday April 15 99
Oops. Sorry I just suffered a brain spasm. It is clear that Atkins tries to mould players to his system and that it isn't working anymore.
Dylan at 13:12:4 Thursday April 15 99
I used to think Atkins was rubbish until I read those letters in the programme. Now I think he is a misunderstood visionery who is miles ahead in his thinking of us mere mortals.
Hartwell Cobbler at 10:41:11 Thursday April 15 99
Olney Cobbler - I've stopped buying the programme. It's relatively expensive, tells you very little you didn't know already or little else I want to know. It also carries some rather nerdy items (the stats graph for one). I expect, as an oficial instrument if the club, we might expect it to be biased. But, as you say, printing a series of pro-Atkins letters is rather naive to say the least. I wonder how many anti and pro manager letters the club actually received ? If all were for Atkins then I'd concede the point. But, like you, knowing the general feeling among fans, I'd be very surprised if this were the case. Regarding Turley, it's a fact that he's made some rather costly mistakes. But there are few keepers, especially at this level, who are complete all-round masters of their craft. I think his faults are magnified by the fact that we haven't scored ehough goals to cover such muistakes. When you're 0-0, showing little attacking imagination and defending deep, one mistake by Turley costs us the game. When you consider the awful blunders we see week in week our by outfield players, his mistakes are statistically far fewer. We must also remember that Woodie dropped his share of clangers. It was just that last year and the year before we had a rock solid defence to protect him (something Turley doesn't have despite Atkins insistence on 11 men behind the ball) and were winning matches. I accept he's made mistakes. But overall I think he's a good goalie, who'll probably get better as he matures. My argument isn't with him. I'm afraid, coming back to the Olney Cobbler's theme, its the manager's tactics that make us such a poor, sterile, team. The need to change our style of play has been plain to see all season. The board are skating on very thin ice by being overtly supportive of a manager many of the fans - some of them - dislike intensely!
Goalkeeper supporter at 10:33:35 Thursday April 15 99
Thank you to Big Banana, James Curley, Yogi Bear for their support of Turley. Don't anyone think that Billy doesn't care when he hears the jeers and boos of some supporters as he leaves the field when he has made a mistake. He never tries to cover up his mistakes and re-lives the game probably all the next night. I know this doesn't help matters when the team has lost or only drawn when they could have won, but he does care a lot.
The Exel Cobbler at 10:20:44 Thursday April 15 99
Not as Devine as THAT injury time goal by Larry.
Diamond Lil at 9:32:31 Thursday April 15 99
Those two from Wycombe last night were Devine!!
The Exel Cobbler at 8:15:25 Thursday April 15 99
James, I don't know if you have taken a look at the Conference table recently but within the last three weeks the team from Nene Park have slipped from 1st to 4th. I don't call that a winning team. We go to Sixfields because we support NTFC. But if we are not satisfied with some players performances we have a right to say so, preferably outside the ground or on mediums such as this. If you go to a restaurant and pay £10.50 for a meal and its cold, are you just going to sit there and eat it? I have supported NTFC through thick and thin, I go home and away and I do this because I love NTFC, the fans that I go with have become great friends. We all know that the players can put in better perfomances than some of the crap served up this season and it has been so frustrating that the tactics that the manager chooses to employ does'nt match the strengths and skills of the players at his disposal.
The Big Banana at 8:8:17 Thursday April 15 99
Is it just me, or were there calls throughout this site for Turley to become the no 1 goalkeeper when Woodman was here, and now the reverse. We are a second division club (long may it continue) and we do not have David Seaman or Peter Schmichel in the wings. Turley is a good shotstopper and has made some vital saves - you say that he has cost us points, I say that he has done no worse or no better than any other second divison standard goalkeeper - and saved us two points against Luton. He is going to be the club no 1 to the end of the season at least (hopefully longer, if he can handle the constant abuse he gets), and as such deserves our support. Confidence is a powerful thing. You never know, his vital saves aginst Burnley last game might be the difference between going down and staying up.....
James Curley/ York Cobbler at 0:28:32 Thursday April 15 99
Football goes in cycles. Sometimes there are bad seasons and sometimes good. It's a pity when we have bad seasons and games but it happens. I find it a shame when we have a season like this one, but I wish that people didn't have to have personal attacks on all our team. We all have personal favourite tactics and players, but we aren't the manager. If you don't like what you see, make it known with your feet, don't go to games. I'm not the sort of person who will sit back and accept anything, but I will always support the club. I think I was one of only about 5 people in the whole of the West stand to applaud the players at the end. It also made me angry that there was a group of about 10 men behind me, who obviously have been to only a couple of games, who moaned and abused every one of our players. "That keeper's not as good as woody" was their favourite saying. What I'm trying to say is that it's a pity that we all have to turn against the club and players in these times. It's very easy to be a fan when we go to Wembley every year, but not so now. If you want to see a team win every week go to Nene Park, if you want to be a Cobblers fan come to Sixfields. And if you come to Sixfields support the team, don't abuse them.
Yogi Bear at 0:14:59 Thursday April 15 99
Warburton - gone. Woodman - gone. Now I feel we're perhaps gone. Still we're not down till the fat lady sings and she's just getting her voice toned up. Still we could still stuff something down it to keep her quiet. Come on cobblers lets pull the rabbit out of the hat at majeski we'll be there, loyal to the end. But I hope Peer and Turley are not.
RICHARD at 23:44:23 Wednesday April 14 99
Remaining fixtures:-
Oldham: 17/4 Wrexham (a); 24/4 Gillingham (h); 1/5 Walsall (a); 4/5 Stoke (h); 8/5 Reading (h)
Burnley: 17/4 Bournemouth (h); 24/4 Stoke (a); 1/5 Fulham (h); 3/5 Wigan (a);8/5 Cobblers (a)
Wycombe: 14/4 Stoke (a) DREW 2-2; 24/4 Man. City (a); 27/4 Notts County (a);1/5 Blackpool (h); 5/5 Wigan (h); 8/5 Lincoln (a)
Lincoln: 17/4 Luton (a); 24/4 Walsall (h); 27/4 Wigan (a); 1/5 Colchester(a); 4/5 Wrexham (h); 8/5 Wycombe (a)
Macclesfield: 17/4 Walsall (a); 20/4 Notts County (a); 24/4 York (h); 27/4 Stoke (h); 1/5 Luton (a); 8/5 Bristol Rovers (h)
Colchester: 14/4 Millwall (a) LOST 0-2; 16/4 Notts County (h); 24/4 Cobblers(a); 27/4 Bounemouth (h); 1/5 Lincoln (h); 8/5 Blackpool (a)
Bristol Rovers: 20/4 Chesterfield (a); 24/4 Blackpool (a); 27/4 Millwall (h);1/5 Man. City (h); 8/5 Macclesfield (a)
York: 17/4 Stoke (h); 20/4 Blackpool 9H0; 24/4 Macclesfield (a); 1/5
Bournemouth (h); 8/5 Man. City (a)
A lot to play for, as many games are 6 pointers and our rivals have some tuffies to play too!
A couple of games back when most of the relegation strugglers had 7 matches to go, I listed the remaining fixtures and calculated the results according to current form and reasonable expectation; I had us down to need only three wins from our last seven games to beat the drop. But this was before the amazing results of our fellow cellar-dwellers in recent days! I now reckon that at least 9 MORE points are needed if the current form of the so-called strugglers continues. My predictions/requirements for the Cobbs remaining fixtures are :- 17/4 Reading (a) DRAW; 20/4 Wigan (h) DRAW; 24/4 Colchester
(h) WIN; Chesterfield (a) DRAW; 8/5 Burnley (H) WIN
It's nail-biting stuff, down to the wire; watch out for our rivals results with even more interest than usual. At the weekend, before the Tuesday/Wednesday results, the Div. 2 form table ( last six games) had Wycombe 4th, us 8th, Burnley 9th and Maclesfield 10th. Since then, Wycombe drew with Stoke, we drew with York, Burnley beat Blackpool and Macclesfield beat Chesterfield!! So much for bottom of the table teams.
RICHARD at 23:37:34 Wednesday April 14 99
I have to - no, I want to agree with Jimmy @21:37:15 - I believe 'Frankie' is a better prospect than any of our recent target men. His first few games showed his ability to hold up the ball, distribute it on the floor ( a rare quality @6fields!) and make useful runs to create space for others. Admittedly, over-enthusiasm has cost him a latterly, neither has his enforced absence ben condusive to consistency in his play, but give the lad a fair crack of the whip - his continued inclusion to the end of the season could create the right chemistry and balance to the side whether it be Div.2 or 3 next term.
From the Cobbler's Last at 23:11:9 Wednesday April 14 99
Having seen the 2nd goal on TV, Turley seemed to think it was wide and it swerved in. Still think that the handball was needless and that's the start of the goal scoring chance. Woody had his faults and he was not at his best when Turley took over. Most fans were glad to see Turley get the position. Atko said on the radio, that Woody made the mistake of coming out but he persuaded him to stay on his line. It seems like he has done the same with Turley - he's not confident coming out but he was in those first few games - remember how we all cheered when he did it?. Atko won't let players be themselves and this dents their confidence. Turley has cost us goals this season but is some of it Atko's inability to let players play their natural game. He still has the tactics wrong and he needs to get ball players to set up the chances. The results may be better, but I think this is down to the players wanting to perform for their own sakes rather than for Atko. Wycombe got a late equaliser tonight to round off a bad week, only Colchester lost. Stoke are a great disappointment and could be subject to a major revolt from the fans soon. Don't expect them to help us out with results as they are slowly getting worse. Proves what I have often felt. High profile managers at Premier clubs cannot do it at grass roots, even when they have all the money. Would Keegan have done it on a Cobbler's budget? - I doubt it. On to Reading, let's hope their poor run of form continues and we get a least a point and at best three! UP THE COBBLERS!
Ralph at 22:56:43 Wednesday April 14 99
Mr Posh - I've ignored you up until now but you appear to have become a little civilised, so my thoughts on Griggs - Yes it was very unfortunate and nothing short of scandalous the way Max Griggs was treated when he was at the club. A certain Mr Undercarriage was here at the time (sell those shares to a market trader!) Max appears to be a very caring man, provides jobs for the community in the East of the Shire and has provided that community with a club worth following. Diremonds have an excellent set up, nice ground, friendly people running the club, good food at cheap prices and an infrastructure that will probably outlast the Griggs regime. They have managed to use the money at their disposal very well apart from when it comes to buying players. At present it looks as though will have to wait another year and possibly two if they do not do something about the current manager. Still they have a perfect replacement waiting in the wings, Razor is their man. It will be interesting to see just how big the following they can eventually attract, the current away support is dire. The are small town and small time and will never amount to anything more, shame 'cos there's a lot of people working really hard to get them into the league. Oh! why do we hate them? Their local and we see them as a much bigger club than the bumpkins out near The Wash, all sugar beet and combine harvesters. It's quite simple really, you're just not good enough to be our rivals anymore. Mind you if I ever need a second hand motor I may give Fat Barry a call, but that's about as far as it goes these days.
Ralph at 22:34:42 Wednesday April 14 99
Too late Judge Pickles - The Chron sacked all their proof readers years ago. The current lot couldn't tell a pica from a honeycomb chase!
Sid at 22:7:3 Wednesday April 14 99
Okay, my site is about to reach 5,000 hits this week, which is definitely a landmark. I predict it will go by Friday, judging on the hits i have been getting, so if everyone will help me, it may go quicker.......!!!! just give it a quick visit, there's no harm! 5000 hits in 7 months..... Not bad!
Judge Pickles at 21:54:36 Wednesday April 14 99
Sack the proof reader at the Chron - It seemed to say Turlet was helpless for both goals!
Jimmy at 21:37:15 Wednesday April 14 99
The worst purchase of Atkins' carrer is Paul Wilkinson (yes, technically he was free) and not Steve Howard who looked excellent before he was suspended. I think this is the problem though - I talked to a friend of mine who supports Hartlepool and he said Howard's problem is that he can't get any momentum together. He plays say five games and gets booked in each one and then gets suspended etc. He is good in the air, quite pacy for a big man and has a good touch. I don't think he is anywhere near as bad as some of the donkeys we've had here (like Wilkinson), in fact I think he is the man to fill Big Johnny Gayle's boots (only he'd actually kick the ball with them) - And Spedding isn't a left back - he's not a good tackler. If I were the gaffer, I'd pick this team: (4-4-2) Turley, Hendon, Frain, Hunt, Sammo, Howey, Warner, Savo, Carlo, Howard, Spedding with Hope, Lee and Wilson on the bench.
The Real Mr Posh at 20:26:23 Wednesday April 14 99
Can any 'Wobbler Fan' answer one question for me, why do you keep having 'digs at Griggs’? Is this not the man that wanted to be a director of your club and was rejected by the board, ( how foolish can you be ), if only you had allowed him to be part of your pathetic club you wouldn’t be in the mire your in right now. I suppose if my question was answered correctly you are all jealous of what they are trying to do a few miles down the road. PS I wish that my mates mate would be more positive in his statements when he refers to I quote 'I think you will be visiting London Road next season' does he not mean 'when you are visiting London Road next season', or could he just mean promotion awaits the 'BOYS IN BLUE'.***UP THE POSH***MR.POSH.
Anon at 20:17:41 Wednesday April 14 99
Uther Pendragon - i was sitting nearly directly on the line where the linesman made most of the offside decisions in the first half, ok, a few of them may have been correct, but the other 10?? not a chance matey.
Nyaarmozoan at 20:13:44 Wednesday April 14 99
Re. the Turley/Woodman debate - someone with lots of time and no hobbies to interrupt them should look at the videos of all the goals Turley has, or nearly has, conceded this season. Keeping in mind that Woodman was more consistent and better positioned etc. while Turley appears to be a better shot stopper, they could try to establish how many points we have lost with Billy in goal compared to how Woodman would have done. While Turley seems to have been at fault for quite a few goals, he has also made some saves that Woodman very well may not have. The results of this would be interesting, although of course it's a sad suggestion that no-one will give a moment's thought to. Oh, and it would probably be very hard to accurately determine exactly how each keeper would have performed compared to the other.
Still, it'll be a way to pass the summer... any takers...no?
Sid at 19:37:46 Wednesday April 14 99
Okay, if anyone wants to try out my Chat Forum on my site, please go to http://members.xoom.com/cobblers and click the Cobblers Forum link. I have posted an small article about Turley if anyone wishes to try it out! (well, no-one has posted anything yet, so i need to see if it is workable!)
Bristol Cobbler at 19:34:50 Wednesday April 14 99
First to Kevin. I do not see Spedding as a left back, the few times he has been played in this position he has not shown himself to be a last line defender. I think Frain is the only option.
As to Turley, I have just seen the goal on tv and clearly he is to blame. Yes, he has been to blame for a number of crucial points dropped and although I beleive he has a tremendous future once he learns to concentrate for 90 minutes and not come off his line for balls that are defenders (e.g. Bristol Rovers) I think that at the end of the season the sale of Woodman may be the club's (not necessarily IA's - the board made the decision)biggest mistake.
The Olney Cobbler at 19:29:49 Wednesday April 14 99
I don't think I have ever moaned so much as I have lately!
There was one BIG thing that really got to me last night - The propaganda produced by the Club in the programme. It was a PR disaster and only served to get some very loyal fans very angry. The page of pro Atkins letters that were published. I was so angry when I heard about it that I refused to buy a programme and my blood was boiling. What are us loyal fans being taken for? Why does the Club feel the need to defend the manager like this? I am often stopped on the street by Cobblers fans, I also read the fanzine and these internet pages. 90% of fans are very unhappy with the manager. Just read the current and very good issue of WALOC. Things like this are pushing my loyalty to the limit. If you are reading this TCMP I would very much like to see your comments on what I have just said. The Board have given Mr Atkins a vote of confidence, why take it a stage further?
As for last night, I simply could not see the point in having 11 men back for corners, again. To my mind there was only one thing to do last night and that was go for their throat.
Yogi Bear at 18:56:20 Wednesday April 14 99
This is it the grand finale. OK Turley was to blame but what about the stupid free kick given away by Peer. Last week I defended him on here but I hang my head in shame at the weak willed sawdust brained idiot. Why didn't Atko take him off earlier. Still look on the the bright side the money bags "Rusty Dim Ones" are not coming up.
Ralph at 18:52:33 Wednesday April 14 99
Hartwell - Yeah I've noticed that Deano always looks surprised when the ball comes to him.
Sid at 18:41:39 Wednesday April 14 99
Oh dear, it seems i have to knock our keeper again. The second goal has just been shown and yes, Turley did think it was going wide and made no attempt to get the ball. (and nearly broke the goal aswell) The first was mainly the defenders fault for the huge amount of space inviting him to shoot, but I think Turley could have done better. He HAS cost us many points this and he NEEDS coaching. The Woody and Turley debate arises again, and i still side with Woody. I can add to the list of points lost. Reading at home, Stoke, Bristol, Yeovil, York to a degree. He needs to learn to go for every shot, and gather it safely. I am not bothered how it looks, just keep the ball out of the net! It is too inconsistent now, and i feel the need to say we need a new keeper in the summer, to back up or possibly go in front of Turley.
Mr Posh's Mates Mate at 18:28:46 Wednesday April 14 99
Another 2 points lost, HA HA what a shame, Division 2 is slipping away from you, welcome to the third. I think you will be visiting the London Road next season. See you all there where you'll loose even more points.....UP THE POSH.........
Kris Batley at 16:55:57 Wednesday April 14 99
Billy Turley, need i say more, he has single handedly cost us around 15 points this season and where would we be with those points, safe. Cheers Billy, (bring back Coco Richardson, they are both joke keepers). UP THE COBBLERS, WE CAN STAY UP!
Hartwell Cobbler at 15:50:22 Wednesday April 14 99
Sorry, I meant Hunt (not Hill) in message below !
Hartwell Cobbler at 15:47:30 Wednesday April 14 99
Some things never change - as Atkins strategy again proved last night. He's a one-dimensional manager with one-dimensional tactics who uses players as pre-programmed robots. Even a moderate York side knew what was coming and, like most opponents we now meet, were well versed and able to cope with our consistent, totally predictable, high ball bombardment.....down the middle or even from throw-ins. The only time we laid the ball to a player from a throw-in we scored. There must be a moral in that somewhere. I've said it all along - we have the players at the club. We need a manager who will let them play, use their skills and try the unusual - and who will pick the players who have the ability to turn in creative performances. I would like to see a midfield selected from Hunter (when fully fit), Hill Warner and Savage with some genuine width going forward. If the back line can then be coached to play the ball to them, the width of the pitch used and balls either whipped in from the byline or threaded through to the front men, we will score goals. Even Howard might get on the scoresheet (if he can avoid being redcarded long enough). Wilson was willing to play the ball around last night and scored a cracking goal. But, some great work by Corazzin and later by Savage apart, there was precious little happening of any note. Once again Peer charged around like the proverbial headless chicken. There's a look of bewilderment on his face when he finds the ball at his feet which suggests he and football are not natural bed partners.While we might still (just) avoid the drop. Let
's hope. But what then ?
skott varney at 15:18:58 Wednesday April 14 99
im in australia at the moment and i was pleased to be able
to get info on my home club.i also never missed a game last season
when i was at home and it's nice to be picking some points up again
(keep it up ) im also glad to see kevin wilson in the side
he has been the star man in every reserve game i went to.
any way thanks again skott varney !
BOB at 14:47:35 Wednesday April 14 99
TO JOHNNY BE COBBLER
Last 10 minutes - Scored 7. conceded 11 - league figures only. Is this fact of any use.?
James Rogers(Bean Head to friends!) at 13:57:51 Wednesday April 14 99
Hey, does anyone like me, live around Oxford who supports the Cobblers. I`m looking too find someone to go to the Reading game with, My normal mate has let me down.I can meet up in town before catching the train or bus!I`m 17 years old, and absolutely obsessed with the Cobblers, so only reply if your a die hard fan.If your interested give me a note on:TerrorNet@Yahoo.com
Bristol Cobbler at 13:51:24 Wednesday April 14 99
Regarding comments on Frain I understand that both he and Sampson are carrying injuries that mean litle or no training between matches and for Sampson an operation in the close season. In the absence of Frain we do not have a regular left back so full credit to him playing in the situation. Do not give up. A win at Reading who are in a run of poor form will raise the spirits. I expect it to go to the last match of the season.
RFC at 13:50:23 Wednesday April 14 99
What planet is Sunderland Cobbler on??? Kill the game off in the first 20 minutes against the mighty Royals?? Dream on Son - how many times this season have you killed a game off at all, let alone the first 20 mins?? Saying that, the way we're playing at the moment I reckon you'll get a draw. Good luck for the rest of the season and I hope you stay up.
Johnny B Cobbler at 13:32:50 Wednesday April 14 99
Interesting to read the reports of last night's match. I jheard that we were 2-2 with 20 mins to go and then was willing us to sneak one in the dying moments - does anyone in the agressively potty trained fraternity have any stats about how many goals we score in the last ten minutes ? I shouldn't think its very high - at least not when the game is close - we need to finish the opposition off in the early stages or else we struggle (eg Bristol Rovers, York and almost Luton). We really need to win against Reading on Saturday, what with all the other strugglers finding some form. Glad Atkins is playing Wilson, glad that Howard is back (although he misses a few, he should create and assist Carlo) but I too have worried about Frain for some time - he has experience but is so slow - has he served his suspension for being sent off at Wycombe yet (if not it could be a blessing in disguise). I have never really rated Peer either, although he did a pretty good job at Bristol Rovers, I thought. There is little alternative to Billy Turley at the moment so we need to give him as much support as possible until 9th May and hope to sort something out in the close season.
Gaz at 13:15:17 Wednesday April 14 99
Howard had plenty of chances to score last night, but I don't know if he'll get an easier one than being unmarked 6 yrds out, controlling the ball on his chest and then....falling over backwards and missing the shot.
Gaz at 13:14:7 Wednesday April 14 99
In the programme, Atkins said "I was waiting for the right time to play Wilson". This brings to mind Glenn Hoddle, Michael Owen and the World Cup. The manager was wrong then too.! Billy wasn't at fault for the first goal. We lost the ball stupidly in midfield (as we did al evening). The striker was able to approach the box without being closed down and his shot was nicely curled round a defender (Billy being unsighted. I was right in line with the shot and it's probably the 4th or 5th I've seen like that this season. Dean peer was poor last night. His ball control was non-existent and his passing was woeful. He just charged around the place and in the process conceeded a stupid freekick leading to York's equaliser. OK, Billy should have saved it, but York should never have had the chance in the first place. This was most definitely 2 PTS LOST
BOB at 13:12:33 Wednesday April 14 99
We should really blame the forwards for missing so many opportunities last night and virtually every game this season. Howard is not going to score a goal this season - I can sense this in my water, unless he loops in a header from 20 yards - six yards must be too close for him..
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 12:45:39 Wednesday April 14 99
Well we can still do it fellow cobblers. The team are now responding to our position at last. York are starting to play well at last and I was expecting to get only draw or a 1-0 win for Town. Carlo will enjoy Reading. They try to play the ball about just like Mr Burns did a Celtic. However, they do not have the players to do it well enough!!!
We should try and kill them off the park in the first 20 mins of the game with the midfield. Doing this can allow us to put a few in and then sit back and kill the game off. They only worry I have is Billy Turley. He is still prone to blunner a goal or two. We must look to Europe in the summer and sign a Bosman Keeper. Just look at the Huddersfield keeper!!!!!
Also I would like to tell the Chicago Cobbler that I was studying
at Illinois State University from August to December last year. I think the Fire were a good team, unlike them Bears.( I am a Packers Fan ) The city was great as well!
WE LOVE YOU COBBERLS WE DO
David Errington.
Paul at 12:36:7 Wednesday April 14 99
Just another quick point, its interesting how Atkins wrote in his program notes that Sampson and Frain were doing a great job in the mean time. This was in reference to the injurys that we had. I suspect we might not see either of them in the regular 11 next season!
You heard it here first!
Paul at 12:34:53 Wednesday April 14 99
Blame Deano! I have to say it was a stupid foul to give away. The defense looked static, and why the $%&£ to we always back off the opposition forwards. They just get closer and then shoot!! Frain was surley at fault for their first goal, I was screaming that York had a man free on the far post, but he just stayed free untill boom ... goal. Frain made the mistake of being sucked into the center.
SBJ at 11:54:0 Wednesday April 14 99
Unfortunately that 1 point for Reading came last night, ending a run of four consecutive defeats for them - hopefully this doesn't mean that they've turned the corner just as we have to play them. James Rogers: I'll be travelling to Reading without a match ticket, which I've usually found to be OK for away games. You could try calling their ticket office first to see how sales are going just to be sure. I'm heading in from Richmond though, via a friend's house in Reading, so I can't meet up in Oxford. I always find the Cobblers fans friendly enough, and so never find going to matches on my own too big a problem. I wonder if Orbital Ganja ever spoke to the black-haired girl he's been eyeing up all season at Sixfields?
Andy C at 10:14:42 Wednesday April 14 99
If you think your defence and keeper had a bad evening, have you seen the goals we conceded?! Bartram and Turley seem to be competing for most goal-costing errors in a season and last night our entire defence was joining in as well. I'm astonished how close the bottom of the table has become. Have you noticed that the wheel has turned full circle with Lincoln, who were adrift for so long and then out of the bottom four, now back in last place again. I still reckon you'll just about stay up but some tidier football obviously wouldn't go amiss. Reading have only one point from their last five games if that's any encouragement to you.
bob at 10:12:7 Wednesday April 14 99
Apologies for the last badly written article - My anger at Atkins is clouding my brain
BOB at 10:10:21 Wednesday April 14 99
Don't play Dobbin on Saturday. What about Hill ? Good enough for Northern Ireland but not for Atkins - I am sure the fact that a ringleader in the players' revot is not affecting Atkin's team selection.
How can Hope be topping The C & E ratings - Hoof, hoof, hoof and he was totally to blame for the first game == 20 minutes in and he still hadn't the intellegence to figure out that their No 9 was left footed.
James Rogers at 9:55:34 Wednesday April 14 99
I have just read that the Reading games is not all ticket but buying a ticket before the game is advisable.Is anyone else out there travelling without a ticket, as I need to Know if i`m likely to be able to get a ticket from the ground.
James Rogers at 9:35:53 Wednesday April 14 99
Are there any cobblers fans out there, from around oxford. I am looking for someone to go to the Reading match with, and am willing to meet up, in Oxford before catching the bus or train.I`m 17 years old, and a totally dedicated cobblers fan
We need to desperately win this game, and i feel a football match is much more fun with company. If anyone is interested, leave a message on the site, or contact me on:TerrorNet@Yahoo.com
Ralph at 8:46:4 Wednesday April 14 99
Back to the Billy debate, goalkeepers are meant to make saves it's part of the job. It's a pointless argument saying all players make mistakes so why not the keeper, what NO team can afford is their keeper to regularly make mistakes that lead to goals. Bristol Rovers, Yeovil, Stoke, Notts Co., York to name a few. Perhaps I am becoming an expert but I've always said Billy has flaws, he is a great shot stopper but the basics let him down and this is not just based on this season. I still remember the away match at Hereford! Every player deserves 'his chance' but at what cost? Woody left, players will always move on, what we failed to do was replace him. It is tough on Billy, as he is now getting verbals from the crowd and that wont help one jot, we all know the harder you try the worse it gets, so where do we go from here? Houston we have a problem!
Phil Baron at 8:45:0 Wednesday April 14 99
Morning all ......The match was not a site for the football lovers,it was a match about 2 teams trying to stay up.Deano had a mare and if he is injured why play him? Frainy looked very exposed down the left and perhaps needs a rest as well.Why boo Billy the wind at pitch level was strong did no one else notice Mimms having trouble keeping the ball in play for a clearance!! With Sammo out Saturday,Dobson must play and Savage in for Peer.subs from Hunter(if fit)Gibb,Seal,Peer(if fit) Lee. Go out and attack Reading they will be thinking of 11 men back the whole game.....go on Ian confuse them and attack!!!! Good luck anyway I am of to Forest - Spurs to watch them get relegated !!
SBJ at 8:27:15 Wednesday April 14 99
I got stuck with the 5 Live updates on the radio yesterday - the bloke kept saying "it's a great evening for the clubs at the bottom of the second", but of course he forgot to mention that we were 1-0 down at the time. Still, the unbeaten run stretches on. Today, for the first time ever, I'll be mentally willing on Stoke City and even Millwall - they can do us a couple of big favours by trashing Wycombe and Col U tonight. In theory everyone as far up as Luton in 12th are still within reach (optimistic I know). Cheers to TCMP for the club info; I'd be interested in reading more. Congrats also to Fulham on promotion (if we're nice to them they might beat Burnley for us on May Day . . . )
The Exel Cobbler at 8:11:44 Wednesday April 14 99
Some of you seem to be blaming Billy T for BOTH goals. The second, I quite agree. His mind was not at Sixfields, but the first was down to static defending. Richard Hope virtually invited their man to cut in and have a shot. Good finish though. Wilson's goal was a brilliant finish. Imagine if Atkins had decided that 'The right time' was 4-5 games into this season, we may well have secured Div 2 footy by now. The game itself was between two teams who looked good attacking but when it came to defending neither had much idea. Was there some sort of trip which triggered a mechanism in the yellow flag linesman's arm every time Carlo got behind York's defence? We've now got to get three points on saturday, remember how Reading took us to peices without having to really try????
Uther Pendragon at 0:41:24 Wednesday April 14 99
TCMP: Thanks for the info re stakeholders in the club - I for one would be interested in any further info. you may wish to post on this site. Please keep up the good work. Turning to tonight's game....I am VERY despondent...we were poor which ever way you want to cut it. PLUMBOB is correct, both about the KW goal & the Billy errors. York exposed our long ball game as much as anyone so far this season, as was demonstrated by the number of offside decisions given in the first half. They knew our one tactic and moved forward at the point of delivery....we gave the lino stick but he was correct. Something has got to change................................
From the Cobbler's Last at 23:59:23 Tuesday April 13 99
To Plumbob - sure goaalkeeper's make mistakes and Billy's made his share - but not tonight! Players who give the ball away or fail to pick up opponents, miskick, etc.. need I go on...... outfield players make countless mistakes in a game and they are groaned at - but goalkeepers.. well one mistake usually costs a goal and that gets remembered more than the outfield mistakes that set up the chance in the first place. Both goals tonight were avoidable and came as a reslt of outfield players messing up - support Billy, he's got a great future once he sorts out his odd problems - don't blame him for tonight's goals. Others let him down first. UP THE COBBLERS!
Ray at 23:52:51 Tuesday April 13 99
Well you can stop blaming Billy for the first goal,,,,, the real culprit was....... my wife....she arrived really late after having to go to London for a meeting and exactly as she took her seat York scored their first goal completely against the run of play.....
plumbob at 23:50:42 Tuesday April 13 99
what i was trying to say was billy turleys mistakes could send us down .
From the Cobbler's Last at 23:48:32 Tuesday April 13 99
Disappointed tonight as we should have won and must count two points we badly needed as badly lost! York fought hard but they were out of the game until they scored - totally against the run of play. Didn't see the goal as Billy's fault. We left the man unmarked wide after we gave the ball away. Frain never picked him up and he must take the blame. The crowd were quiet, expecting the worst, especially as Howard had missed several good headers from clear positions. Linesman with the yellow flag was very dodgy 1st half and even more so 2nd half. The main advantage was that he gave most to us in the 2nd Half. Howey made the best of the cross from Hendon -if only he had had the chances that Howard had. Wilson's goal was a great on - one of the best at the ground this season. A fine chip from the narrowest of angles. The free kick was needlessly given away by Peer. He didn't need to handle, there was no danger and plenty of defenders. The York tactics were designed to distract and all the fuss was made about the wall not being 10 yards. We lost concentration and then the No4 hit a fine free kick into the top corner. Was it Turley's fault? I don't think so. If you see it on TV, I expect it was going away from him but I might be wrong. Don't forget Billy made a good save from Rowe, taking the sting out of the ball to enable Frain to clear off the line. A goal then would have killed us off. Sounds like swings and roundabouts doesn't it. The other results couldn't have been worse really. and that now makes the task even harder. One good point to come out of the game was Savage's appearance but why did Atkins bother to bring him on. I thought he would be useful getting ball to run at the York defence but no-one gave it to him. Gibb had a similar problem as I'm sure he had the same task. By the time they came on we were entrenched in the long ball forward and couldn't change the style. Defence looked as dodgy as I have seen them this season. There was a lot of misunderstanding and indecision and it nearly cost us the match. As for York, they were poor and I think they look likely to go down. They were glad to get the point but I think its only time before they drop into the bottom 4. We need 49/50 points at least and that means at least three wins. Lets start at Reading and go for it. Wilson has 198 goals in his career - He must stay in the team as I bet he wants the 200 badly and that means at least two more goals this season. Full steam ahead for Reading and more points. Four matches unbeaten and staying unbeaten may be the only way to get out. UP THE COBBLERS!
PLUMBOB at 23:42:53 Tuesday April 13 99
great goal by kev wilson two mistakes by billy turley.im afraid to say billys been at fault for eight goals.the points lost from these mistakes would have left in the by now DOES ANYONE AGREE WITH ME ?????????????????????????????
Ralph at 23:20:55 Tuesday April 13 99
If that's the case Pete, Deano has been carrying an injury ever since he's been here. Face it he is not good enough.
Anon at 23:16:16 Tuesday April 13 99
on www.football.nationwide.co.uk we're 21st
Pete at 23:10:9 Tuesday April 13 99
I must confess to being annoyed at the stick Deano
is getting. He is one of the players who has been carrying
an injury for weeks now. He should not be playing and there
was no need for him to be on the field. Unfortunately
rituals carry more weight than common sense. Keep with
a winning side... except for Chris Lee who has found some
form at last with K.Wilson,so he was dropped. Deano was in
pain, he should not have been on the field. But as most
supporters presumed he was fit he got stick. He has never
really recovered from the injury he had several months ago
but because he has guts he stood up to be counted instead
of protecting himself and his reputation.I too would prefer
Savage to in the team but I don't think Deano should be
rubished for his recent form.
Philip Hudson and Shailla Qureshi at 23:8:49 Tuesday April 13 99
Has anyone seen the tables - on Ceefax we're 20th with 40 points and Oldham 21st with 39. On Teletext we're 21st with 40 and Oldham 20th with 41. WHICH ONE IS RIGHT (HOPEFULLY CEEFAX).
Anon at 22:49:10 Tuesday April 13 99
i think Atkins should of rested Frain today, since Sammo's out next week....i think if we play Spedding instead, we'll have to take Hope out because we need an experienced player to play alongside one of them. perhaps Dobson?? Peer played complete crap yet again, he should never even of started....we needed Ali for some pace so as to beat their goalie to the ball.....
Anon at 22:38:8 Tuesday April 13 99
i think the linesman aplied for the wrong job....he saw blindman on the application form....
Ralph at 22:26:7 Tuesday April 13 99
I was sorry to see Billy being abused as he left the pitch tonight, that will do nothing for his confidence but the goals he has conceded that have been directly attributable to keeping errors is now close to double figures. Most keepers would not have survived this long, Woody would have been pilloried in the press for such misdemeanours, so where do we go from here? Some will point to Billy's great saves, particularly in the last minute against Luton, but that is what he is paid for, we must have more consistancy from our keeper. Bugger it!
COBBLER IN LOVE at 22:22:16 Tuesday April 13 99
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH COBBLERS WE LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAV COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 22:19:57 Tuesday April 13 99
SHIT !!!!!!!!!! A draw will have to do but literally everyone else gained results. We need points at Reading on Sat and that is going to be one hell of a task. COME ON TOWN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ralph at 22:18:55 Tuesday April 13 99
Just returned from tonight's game and we really should have bagged all three points. Ironically it was the much discussed Dean Peer who gave away a needless free-kick for handball that led to York's equalising goal. That said it was another Billy gaff that has cost us the three points. The York guy struck it well but it seemed to me that Billy thought it was going wide and was holding on to the post when the ball went in the net. Very disappointing as York had maybe three shots on target and scored two, we had bundles of possesion and created chances but it was not to be. Burnley, Macc and Oldham win, Lincoln drew. But we are out of the bottom four.
Nosey Parker at 22:18:24 Tuesday April 13 99
2-2 not bad really I am sorry to say Peer is complete shit!! Savage created more chances in 5 mins then Peer done the whole time he was on the pitch. Frain is a former shadow of himself and Spedding must get the nod from now on surely. I think Parrish is Clarence judging by the way he kicks the ball!! Billy also must be at fault for the second goal wind or no wind he should of had it covered.Dont you love watching neck ache football in a high wind,its so entertaining isnt it.........NOT
Sid at 20:58:57 Tuesday April 13 99
Right I am getting off the Internet because twice i have come online and they have scored straight away. See Yah!
Anon at 20:58:10 Tuesday April 13 99
DOH 2-2
Sid at 20:57:56 Tuesday April 13 99
Yayyy!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Scott Jordan has scored just as i am writing!
RD at 20:55:28 Tuesday April 13 99
2-1 2-1
KKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVVVVVVIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNN WWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOONNNN
Carlo assist
Robert Dunkley at 20:46:1 Tuesday April 13 99
HALF TIME 1 - 1
Lee "Second leading scorer" Howey with a header. Cobblers have been pn top, Hunt is playing well, Carlo is a bit quiet, and Peer is also not creating much. i would bring on LILY SAVAGE
Ian at 20:38:12 Tuesday April 13 99
Sid, please keep updating if anything happens. Thanks.
Sid at 20:13:5 Tuesday April 13 99
Town are 1-0 down. Mark Harrisomn scores for York, even though Northamptno are caning them Howard's had about 5 headers close!
southern comfort at 20:9:48 Tuesday April 13 99
come ooooonnnnnnn cobblers!!!
Ralph at 18:54:31 Tuesday April 13 99
Still, enough of this banter it's time to don the claret and white and head off to Fortress Sixfields. For those of you lucky enough to be going see you there, if you are at home remember it's on Radio Northampton, live! and the rest of you will have to suffer teletext. Whatever your means, wish the lads well and with a fair wind we'll be out of the bottom four tonight.
Ralph at 18:35:18 Tuesday April 13 99
Steady Sid - remember the pen is mightier than the swear word!
Ralph at 18:33:40 Tuesday April 13 99
Hi Dougal, just read your 'comment'. Say hi to Florence and Zebedee for me. Good to know that you are keeping the little people entertained!
Sid at 18:31:1 Tuesday April 13 99
I take it this t*** below is a York fan. What about the cr*p you see then?? Now your only player has gone! (Cresswell)
Ralph at 18:30:30 Tuesday April 13 99
Dean Peer? It's an aged old debate but if you take time out to analyse his game he creates more pressure often than not. Deano is there to close people down and to stop them playing, fine, but he also gives up so much possession it's as if his trying to keep himself in a job. Whilst I respect the need from midfield players to close the opposition down, surely you also expect from them the ability to pass, win headers and link with the attack? It brings us back to the question of whether IA should be changing a winning side, Deano has been a part of a side that has taken seven out of a possible nine points. On Saturday IA made a minor change and it was okay, perhaps Roy for Deano is about the only other change to be made now. Mass tinkering, as the Chronic suggests, could massively backfire and IA has nothing to gain from this. Same side or possibly one change is likely, Lee for Howard seems favourite as Atkins appeared furious with Howard for not tackling back during the closing stages of the Luton game. Personally I'd leave the side as is with exception of Roy for Deano. The weather may play a part again tonight, heavy rain and gale force winds at present means we must try and keep it on the deck! Whatever, let's just get behind the team and ensure the three points are ours, remember if we win tonight we are out of the relegation zone, a massive boost for all concerned. Sing your hearts out!
Dougal at 18:11:24 Tuesday April 13 99
Ralph shut up, you pay to see good footy not the c**p you turn out every week.
Ralph at 18:5:35 Tuesday April 13 99
It's all about results and not how we play. Another 1-0 will suit me fine and if we achieve it by not moving about and having eleven back at corners, so be it.
CHESHIRE COBBLER at 17:59:36 Tuesday April 13 99
I AGREE WITH THE COMMENTS REGARDING NO MOVEMENT AT THROW INS AND THE DEFENDING CORNERS POLICY, I RUN A KIDS FOOTBALL TEAM (UNDER 8'S) AND MY PLAYERS MOVE MORE THAN THE COBBS AT THROW INS AND WE ALWAYS LEAVE A PLAYER UPFRONT AT CORNERS. ATKINS MUST HAVE A DESIRE TO HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND GIVE THE FANS IT TO, WOULDN'T IT BE A CHANGE TO BE WINNING BY 2 GOALS FOR A CHANGE RATHER THAN HANGING ON TO OUR SEATS SWEATING WHILST HOWEY, SAMPSON AND CO AT THE BACK DEFEND MANFULLY, IN MY OPINION AT SATURDAYS GAME SAMPSON AND HOWEY WERE MEN OF THE MATCH. I NORMALLY SIT AT THE NORTH END OF THE WEST STAND AND ONLY SEE THE BALL OCCASIONALLY IN THE SECOND HALF AS THE PLAY IS CONCENTRATED IN THE COBBS OWN HALF, COME ON ATKINS GIVE THE HOME FANS A TREAT AND LET US SEE CARLO AND OTHERS AT OUR END.
Munchkin at 17:58:27 Tuesday April 13 99
Why are the cobblers bobins? Why do they have no skill? Why do they smell?
Russell at 17:55:57 Tuesday April 13 99
Come on cobblers lets stuff york tonight and make it a really good night. Come on town lets have 3 points
Dougal the Blue at 17:55:34 Tuesday April 13 99
Cummon City!
Hippocrates at 17:28:5 Tuesday April 13 99
Barely able to stand the pre-match tension as the Silkmen take on Chesterfield tonight. Good luck Cobblers, the spirit on this site is not that of team that should be going down, PLEASE stuff York!
Ralph at 17:17:48 Tuesday April 13 99
And another thing why do we never leave players on the edge of the box at corners. Time and again loose balls fall in this area.
TCMP at 16:34:1 Tuesday April 13 99
I am in grave danger of missing tonights game, Parliament resumed today after the Easter recess, and with votes expected at 5.00/6.00pm and 10.00pm, its not looking good. If anyone takes a mobile phone to the game and I am not in my seat can they page me on 0181 3456789(Code 880066 with updates?) Uther, your comments on shares have come up before at trust meetings, without having the exact figures in front of me, I believe the trust currently holds about 11/12% of the clubs shares the rest are mainly divided between the other directors and associate directors (no one director has anything near a controlling share, the highest being around the 20% mark). and various individuals hold smaller shareholdings (1/2%max). I will find my copy of the exact figure and post it on the site if people are interested. As for the trust, our policy is to rougthly maintain our current position, we are always interested in available shares put are not obsessive in building up a higher shareholding for the sake of it. On to the football, we were dire in the second half of Saturdays game, but to hell with it, we got the result, however if we are to be masters of our own destiny in the relegation run in, then we have to turn out more performances like the AFC Bournemouth game. Its the age old problem of the Cobblers playing to the strength of the opposition as opposed to taking the game to other clubs. Also on Saturday we stopped winning ball in the second half. All the local clubs I have managed/played with have been bored stiff with me ranting on about winning first and second ball ( ie get there first, then get there again and pick up the loose ball) on Saturday we stopped doing this and let Luton come on to us for 45 mins. Still, I remain confident we can and will stay up if the players can get the bit between thier teeth. I will just say a quick hello to Brian, who I understand is now logging on, on a regular basis, Brian you looked really relaxed on Sat in your Cobblers Shirt, lucky bugger!!. Anyway must go and be nice to the Whip you never now your luck!!
Andy C at 16:31:22 Tuesday April 13 99
No Exel, I think you're all far too intelligent to work for Sky.
The Exel Cobbler at 14:53:16 Tuesday April 13 99
Hartwell, I agree that there is a lack of movement for throw-ins, but have you also noticed that we only ever seem to aim a throw at Sammo for him to flick on. It seems to work a few times but after that the opposition have clicked and deal with that quite easily. Blimey, mabe we could all get a job at Sky TV as football pundits.
Albion Rovers Fan at 14:44:2 Tuesday April 13 99
I hate Cowdenbeath!!!!!!!
Hartwell Cobbler at 14:30:16 Tuesday April 13 99
Ralph - the total lack of movement at throw-ins is something i cannot understand, either. i suppose it's because we only have one ploy - heave it as far down the line as possible. and regarding free-kicks i saw some quite investive ones from, of all places, div 3 the other week. just happened to have time to watch their nationwide roundup and blow me, there were several excellent dummy runs, back heels and swerving shots. although i can't recall the players/teams one in particular was quite cunning and something i'd never seen before. which further begs the question as to why we don't ever try to ring the changes ? Ref the Peer debate - there are plenty of players at this club who can tackle and block just as well but who have a vital added dimension to their game.
Joe at 14:16:44 Tuesday April 13 99
Ray, I am visitor number 88888, do I win a prize.
What about a booby prize - season ticket for P****borough maybe!!
Sid at 13:18:18 Tuesday April 13 99
Okay, i know it was a shameful plug, but i didn't mean to send it three times!!! (bloody browser!)
Sid at 13:17:1 Tuesday April 13 99
Hi, I have just added a new message board on my site so any discussion topics can be placed here. Not to take anything away from this excellent page though! Its at http://members.xoom.com/cobblers COME ON TOWN TONIGHT AGAINST YORK!
Sid at 13:14:17 Tuesday April 13 99
Hi, I have just added a new message board on my site so any discussion topics can be placed here. Not to take anything away from this excellent page though! Its at http://members.xoom.com/cobblers COME ON TOWN TONIGHT AGAINST YORK!
Sid at 13:13:8 Tuesday April 13 99
Hi, I have just added a new message board on my site so any discussion topics can be placed here. Not to take anything away from this excellent page though! Its at http://members.xoom.com/cobblers COME ON TOWN TONIGHT AGAINST YORK!
The Big Banana at 12:59:36 Tuesday April 13 99
It's a well known fact that we don't like anybody. P***boro', Barnet, Luton, Cambridge, Preston,in fact, everyone who beats us generally. Add in Diremonds and that just leaves Cowdenbeath....
Trivia at 12:53:25 Tuesday April 13 99
Just a question, who do you consider to be your main rivals? I know in the late 60's early 70's Posh and Northampton were always considered big local rivals, but Posh seem to treat Cambridge now as their big local rivals. What's the position these days at Northampton.
PS Good luck in your quest to stay up, you could just make it by the skin of your wotsits!!
Andy C at 12:52:1 Tuesday April 13 99
Dave, did you think to ask Ian Atkins why it takes ten men to defend both posts?! "If the ball is cleared we... defend" - in other words he doesn't see any opportunity to counter-attack from corners. The sign of a manager over-concerned with defence, I would suggest.
Stan the Exile at 12:39:11 Tuesday April 13 99
Good luck tonight. Somebody shout for me, please! This site is excellent, you get to find out more about the cobblers than on the official site, which you will find hardly ever gets updated. So why do they bother having one? Is it merely for distributing club propaganda or is it there to serve a purpose for the fans? Please NTFC, try harder for your loyal fans' sake. Thank-you.
Ray at 12:15:38 Tuesday April 13 99
Actually looking at the current standings for this month we are not even in the top 10!!! Whats gone wrong? Do people only visit here when we lose?
dave at 9:29:46 Tuesday April 13 99
11 men back for corners, I have the explanation from IA himself and I quote "The situation of bringing 11 men back for corners is a tactic that I have discussed many times at supporters meetings and is a subject people are constantly revisiting. It is a preference of myself and the goalkeeper to have both posts covered when we are defending corners. If the ball is cleared, we reorganise and defend the second ball. I think this makes us harder to score against when defending a corner" So there you are!
Yogi Bear at 23:50:18 Monday April 12 99
Its about time we scored a a few goals as well, we haven't scored 4 in a game yet this season. Still there's four more home games left yet. Tomorrow will do fine as a start though. I'll settle for 3 points.
From the Cobbler's Last at 23:40:12 Monday April 12 99
The York match is crucial tomorrow and we must get a win to get us in control of our own destiny. Once we are out of the bottom 4 the others have to better our performance. Enough of the comments from Saturday. Its history and we need to be upbeat about the Tuesday's game. York have a poor run of matches to end the season and so they will be after every point they can get now. Let's get behind the players again and hope Atkins picks the right blend of strong defence, imaginative ball players in midfield and strikers getting service up front! Shout your hearts out tomorrow. UP THE COBBLERS!
The Real Mr Posh at 23:16:12 Monday April 12 99
!!!!!STOP PRESS!!!!!Latest news from London Road is that Ian Atkins avoided the lorry blockade on his way to 'S*itfields today and was pulled over for speeding, when being questioned by the police officer, he replied " I'll do anything to get an extra three points".***UP THE POSH***MR.POSH
Norwich Cobbler at 22:49:32 Monday April 12 99
Ray -whats going on -just voted and you're behind Liverpool!!!!!
We obviously need some controversial comment to stir up interest again
Any offers?
JAMES CURLEY aka York Cobbler at 22:45:23 Monday April 12 99
OK, Im not some sort of romantic that has a perverse wish to talk Deen Peer into being a demi-god. BUT. All these comments about him not having a good game on Saturday must be made by people who 1. didn't watch the game, 2. missed everything he did, 3. don't know anything about what his role in the side is. HE is there to get the ball from our defense to forwards and other midfielders through flick ons and short passes. He did this well. He is also there for covering tackles and to do all the running. To me he seemed to do both his and James Hunt's running. He isn't some sort of George Best who is going to set the world alight, HE IS DEEN PEER, and he has a job to do. AND he does it well. LONG live Peer and Atkins. Oh - but i think making him captain isn't the best suggestion ever. Cobblers to stay up.
Norwich Cobbler at 22:40:23 Monday April 12 99
Spent a long time studying the bottom of the Second Div.in yesterdays Sunday - doesn't get any clearer does it?
Win tomorrow opens up possibly a 3 point gap between us and the last relegation place and then its all in our own hands.
A win away at Reading would put us in a very good position.must say though worried about some of the reports about Saturday.My mate who went was of the opinion that we were superb in the first half but just went to pieces in the second.Atkins defensive mentality really comes out in situations like that -he gambles and it either pays off or it doesn't.If only who would get the players to up the tempo for the first 15 of the 2nd and go for the jugular 2-0 and its game over!
Still can't complain to much at the moment - victory tomorrow night and we're out of the bottom 4 -yesssssssss!
Come on boys give us something to cheer about
Up the Town!!!!!!!!!
P.s. Mr.POOH Head is very quiet at the moment isn't he -perhaps he can't get out of his straightjacket this time!
Yogi Bear at 22:27:7 Monday April 12 99
Oh dear - some people are never happy unless they're slagging someone off. Dean Peer is it today. The guy who always stood by me at the old CG always took great delight in slagging Mickey Bell off. Then it was Martin Aldridge. God knows who he slags off now - maybe this is the same person who has now turned upon Dean Peer or is he to be renamed "Dead" Peer. I think we'll keep on calling him Dean or deano. Carry on playing.
Anon at 22:10:11 Monday April 12 99
Are you sure you know which one Dean Peer is?
Sid at 21:23:7 Monday April 12 99
I am for one not a Dean Peer fan as a player, but the comments below about him being diabolical on Saturday are complete rubbish! here's an example: straight after half time he made four tackles in as many minutes against Matt Spring, Stuart Douglas etc. These were turned into attacks. Now, he may have played a poor game in the attacking sense, but his defensive play was excellent, and i for one applauded that. In a Cobblers team, i do seem to like a battler in there. I dont particulary like his style, never have done, but how can you say he was rubbish when the vital tackles were made right in front of the West Stand south end, who applauded every time he got a foot in. This has been the problem with the Cobblers midfield, and it showed against Macclesfield. We are in a relegation battle. Football will not be pretty, and if we can keep the goal out, lets not knock the players who do well in one respect, but could do better in another!
Uther at 19:56:41 Monday April 12 99
In addition, on the serious note - can someone explain how NTFC is set up from a business viewpoint ie how many shares exist, who owns them, how many do the supporters trust hold and how do they obtain them? Are they trying to expand ownership etc?
Uther Pendragon at 19:52:21 Monday April 12 99
SBJ@14:26 - I agree with your sentiments regarding Mr.Posh & Co. I personally believe that a local derby V Diremonds would be of much greater interest to Cobblers fans than playing Peterborough. Longtime fans may disagee because of the history element but there are a lot of 'new' supporters coming into the club. Hopefully they will remain thru thick & thin as the lifers have! I must admit that I would miss some of the more inventive lavatorial humour aimed at Mr Posh et al. Perhaps Ray can think of a way round your dilemma of serious comment versus the banter element?
John Mcrirrick at 18:20:41 Monday April 12 99
I thought it was going to go unmentioned, and I'm not keen on slating players, but Peer was diabolical on Saturday, he's a liability, he's strong and keen but did anyone see an instance when he didn't give the ball away.
Gaz at 17:58:41 Monday April 12 99
On the offchance that someone from the club does drop in, here's some constructive criticism: 11 men back for corners is counter productive. Evidence for this is ample, but look at the Luton game. For the last 10 minutes or so we were under the cosh because Luton were pushing up in numbers and every time we tried to clear our lines we had no-one up-field to pick the ball up. this meant that we were immediately faced with another attack, and another and another. Just one man left forward would give us an outlet to counterattack, relieve pressure or at the very least, force the opposition to leave 2 men back. Without this we are just inviting the opposition to attack until they score. We were lucky on Saturday but there have been plenty of times when we've not been so lucky.
Wobbler at 17:11:36 Monday April 12 99
Great Doddington Paul, get home now and have my dinner ready for when I walk through the door. If you don't, then I will make you sit through Tuesday's game and watch Dean Peer for the full 90. Be warned!
Ralph at 17:4:32 Monday April 12 99
So much can be gained from set pieces and I agree that it looks as though we do not bother. In particular movement at throw-ins is non-existent, why is this? I was taught the basics at school surely our current crop of player's know what to do in these instances? Our free-kicks lack imagination, but then again so do most teams. I did see a great fere-kick by Rangers at the weekend from which they scored. We used to be quite good at corners but not so much these days.
Ralph at 16:49:53 Monday April 12 99
It kept me awake all night Mr Hartwell!
Hartwell Cobbler at 16:37:46 Monday April 12 99
Peer as captain ? Surely a joke. I don't even rate him good enough to be in the current squad. He had an awful game on Saturday - still I suppose that's the one thing going for him - consistency!
Andy C at 16:12:57 Monday April 12 99
Alan Brazil thought Bornmouthy deserved to beat us in the televised match on Friday. He also thought we should have had several players sent off, despite Bornmouthy committing more fouls than us and their players diving around a lot. So I think his opinion can be disregarded as nonsense. How did we end up talking about him, anyway?
The Exel Cobbler at 16:1:6 Monday April 12 99
SBJ - I've just scrolled down the page to find Mr Posh's mate's mate's mate's uncle's aunt's comment and your right, he put a constructive point across. Yes, I agree that putting across constructive arguments about our club is somthing we should all do, I also think that what makes this message board really good is the banter that goes on between us. Regarding the set pieces comment I made earlier, we don't seem to gain anything from free-kicks or corners, but the way Alan Brazil was praising us you'd have thought we were creating chances left right and centre from them. The fact that most free kicks/corners/long throws are delt with by opposition goalkeeper/defenders with the greatest of ease, I think is obvious for all to see. Aiden Davidson was catching our setpiece threats without having to really try at Wembley last season.
Ian at 15:49:51 Monday April 12 99
Okaay, ignore my last message, I put "com." and ended up at the lime trees hotel in Northampton, rather a coincidence. Should be http://www.toffs.com/
Toffs Company at 15:49:8 Monday April 12 99
Blimey, we have sold a heck of a lot of Cobblers old style shirts today.
Ian at 15:48:44 Monday April 12 99
Okaay, ignore my last message, I put "com." and ended up at the lime trees hotel in Northampton, rather a coincidence. Should be http://www.toffs.com/
Ian at 15:32:41 Monday April 12 99
That "toffs" company has a remarkably slow website unless everyone is calling it at once! Be warned.
We love Larry at 15:12:18 Monday April 12 99
All of of a sudden it seems to have quiet from our neighbours in the east. Can we see ploppies finish above them to compound there misery. Things don't look great for the Pityborough, I think they'll probably be up against Larry next season. And for the mighty cobbs, well I think we'll stay up but I still believe where going to face the same situation next year unless we get rid of Atkins and his route 1 tactics, the best game I've seen all season was Haverfordwest v Aberyswurth in the League of Wales; passing football, 8 goals, a keeper sent off and only £1.50 to get in as a student.
SBJ at 14:26:15 Monday April 12 99
Mr Posh's Mate's Mate's penultimate comment is the sort of comment which, had it come from one of our other non-Cobblers visitors here, might get a reasonable discussion going. He's right: we're not out of trouble yet, and we do still have a long way to go before we are. 7 points from the last 9 is a cracking way to go about ensuring div2 survival though - keep it up lads! As much as we're all supposed to hate Posh (personally I don't really care about them more or less than any other team we don't have to play) I think they've got a fair youth policy, a reserve squad which can often perform well, and there's no reason why they shouldn't be play-off contenders next season. Local rivals or not, there's no need to sink into the puerile banter about personal habits and grammatical errors that's been going on between Mr Posh et al and some of 'us lot' here - there's been a good deal of informed commentary here about what we think of other team's performances (B'mouth, Bristol, Gills, Lincoln, etc etc) - and with TCMPs news that the Men in Power may just drop into the web site to see what the fans have to say, wouldn't it be better if we show that we do have some useful and constructive stuff to say about our own team? Then at least our comments have a chance of being taken seriously by our Board. I know, I sound just like someone's old-fashioned Dad, but I think we've all agreed in the past that comments here are an untapped source of fan-club communication, and it would be a shame to put the Board off at the outset.
My Mate at 14:21:59 Monday April 12 99
Northampton dont practise....
The Exel Cobbler at 14:6:32 Monday April 12 99
I think Alan Brazil made it up, just like the story he made up about how 'Northampton practice set pieces a lot in training.' Yeah right.
Nyaarmozoan at 13:33:12 Monday April 12 99
During the West Ham game at Sixfields, the Sky commentator mentioned a rumour that a scout was down from Rangers to look at Ali Gibb. Does anyone here - anyone at all outside Sky Sports - know any more about this?
Mr Posh's Mates Mate at 13:19:28 Monday April 12 99
I was very disappointed to see no one has responded to my last comment, I had no verbal abuse aimed at me, I was either being ignored or you all must have one brain cells between you. (I heard all the supporters take turns in shareing it). What a sad life you all lead.<<<<<<<<<<< ....Hello Mr Posh......
The Big Banana at 12:50:2 Monday April 12 99
Anybody got any idea as to when the Chesterfield tickets go on sale - last away game on the 1st May....
Cheers in advance
Ralph at 12:27:57 Monday April 12 99
Oh and SBJ.
Ralph at 12:26:34 Monday April 12 99
Paul S and Ray - Thanks
Andy C at 11:6:11 Monday April 12 99
Great results for the Gills this weekend and if we can get something at Fulham tomorrow we should be OK for the play-offs. As for you lot, well done for the win and I would think that with seven points from three games you're building the kind of form that could keep you up. Macc and Lincoln look set for the drop so it's just a case of whether you can sneak past a couple of others. FWIW, I reckon Oldham are also going to fall through Mr Posh's famous trapdoor and you might just stay up.
SBJ at 10:39:11 Monday April 12 99
Back from holiday (7 days of rain in Scotland); very pleased at the points and improved league position, though reports haven't sounded too encouraging so far. Where would we be without Carlo? All sing together now "O Canada! Where pines and maples grow, Great prairies spread, and lordly rivers flow . . ." I'll be catching up on the comments here later, but just to note to Ralph that the TOFFS catalogue has 3 old-style Cobblers shirts available - one from the 50s (plain claret with collar), one from the Super 1965 season (Claret with white arms, round neck), and one from the 70s (the white one with the two claret hoops). The '65 one looks best to me. Re. Sixfields Tavern: before the Macc game several of us waited for 10 minutes and more to be served - 7 staff behind the bar, but only 2 actually serving - the others were talking, ducking out the back or just standing idle. When we complained the barman looked blank at us and said 'everyone just has to wait their turn', and then ignored us. Don't they want our money?
Ray at 9:7:41 Monday April 12 99
...... and there is an on-line form to request a catalogue....
Ray at 9:2:30 Monday April 12 99
Yep - I'm still awake... The Old Fashioned Shirt Company's Web Site can be found at http://www.toffs.com.....
Paul S at 8:46:26 Monday April 12 99
Ralph, The Company is Called TOFFS (The Old Fashioned Football Shirt Co.) Try a search on the internet or look at the back of the current edition of When Saturday Comes for an advert.
Che Guevara at 8:43:34 Monday April 12 99
I suggest you write to the manager directly. I would be interested in his reply. Perhaps we could arrange a boycott?
THIRSTY COBBLER at 8:26:18 Monday April 12 99
Since NTFC moved to Sixfields, a group of us have all drank in the Sixfields Tavern before the game. Last friday, before the game against Bournemouth, we had to queue to get in because there were a load of AFCB supporters in there. As people turned up to walk into the pub, the 'Security' men told them all that they had to queue. When people questioned this they came out with some sort of sarcky reply which upset and turned away many customers. On saturday, we had a Luton fan and his 6/7 year old son with us. We were all drinking happily when the 'Security' men came in and asked our aquaintance to leave as 'Away fans are not allowed in the pub.' This sparked a heated argument between us and the 'Security' men and we were subsequently thrown out of the pub. What is a man with his young son going to do that 50/60 AFCB fans did'nt last friday? Its strange how the 'Security' men were not so brave last week and told AFCB fans that the Tavern is 'for home supporters only.' There are 15-20 of us that won't be going back to the tavern. We all drink 4-5 pints before the game and a few of us go in after. With 5 games left this season, Sixfields Tavern has now lost over £1000 in revenue from us because of the arrogance and very heavey handed approach from their 'Security' men. If the manager of the Tavern is reading this then I suggest you have a word with your 'Security' men before you lose any more custom!!!!
The Big Banana at 8:20:49 Monday April 12 99
Ray, do you ever sleep?? Half-past midnight - anyway, well done Cobbs, a good win - shame about York. I didn't think they had anyone else apart from Cresswell. Here's to a 2-0 win on Tuesday. Corrazin brace...
The Exel Cobbler at 8:16:11 Monday April 12 99
A good win on saturday, though the actual performance was pretty poor. I see that Lennie Lawrence has once again had a winge about us. Lennie, you do this EVERY time we play you. Just face it, we scored, you did not, therefore WE won. It just don't matter how they go in, it's still a goal. Well done lads, a much needed three points.
Ray at 0:34:42 Monday April 12 99
58 points should see us fairly safe....
plumbob at 0:5:53 Monday April 12 99
o.k.52 points to be sure
plumbob at 0:2:26 Monday April 12 99
50 points will get us safety everyone in the bottom has difficult games lets hope everything is settled before the last game of the season agaist burnley. why am i still up at midnight worrying about this i must be mad?????????????????????????????????????????????????
Ralph at 23:15:33 Sunday April 11 99
Well I thought I'd heard just about everything, but Peer as captain!! I'm going to bed.
Hippocrates at 22:49:48 Sunday April 11 99
Who is going down then Cobblers? The Silkmen played out of their skins yesterday, if we can keep this up we won't be. Please give York a pasting, it will do us both a lot of good!
Jimmy at 22:7:47 Sunday April 11 99
Well, Sammo is the same age as Howey (29) and Dobson is unproven. Maybe Peer would be a good choice? Who knows
Yogi Bear at 22:2:0 Sunday April 11 99
I wouldn't let Sammo skipper the side, Howey or Dobson (in time) would be good choices. Sammo's only got one year left and we need someone to take the club forward. Lets make sure we stay up first.
Jimmy at 21:45:14 Sunday April 11 99
I think Frain hasn't been as good since he was made skipper - Give it to Sammo - I think it'll give him a lift because he was here before Atkins so him and Denis Casey are the only links with the Barnwell era. Anyone agree?
JAMES CURLEY/ York Cobbler at 21:28:15 Sunday April 11 99
We will beat York on Tuesday. Believe me, i'm top of the tipping comp. (and i know York are crap).
JAMES CURLEY/ York Cobbler at 21:27:12 Sunday April 11 99
RE LUTON - Cobblers were brilliant and we deserved 3 points. Everybody played well especially those who are always criticised i.e. Peer, Turley, Howey, Hope, Corazzin, Hunt, Lee. Atkins is King. Here's to automatic promotion to the 1st next season.
Ian at 21:16:32 Sunday April 11 99
Its not just on Tuesday we need to win and the crowd need to get behind the team. We may well need four home wins to get to 52 points and its beginning to look as if we will need that for safety. Bit of a tall order considering what has gone before. The bright side is two successive clean sheets at home. That is one of the things that has been missing this season. I'll settle for a 1-0 win on Tuesday.
Denny at 20:50:11 Sunday April 11 99
Who was it who said "its a funny old game"? After the Walsall, Gillingham and Millwall games when we should have come away with 9 points but because luck was against us ended up with none I thought we would never win another game unless our luck changed drastically. Now all of a sudden the luck has changed. Carlos goal saturday shows that and we get 3 points playing pretty poorly. It was good to see Billy saving us 2 points afetr being criticised for costing us points, I thought his save at the end was one of the best I have seen this season. I agree with everyone about Howey I thought he was MOM. 3 points on Tuesday is vital now. Can someone tell me why when deano had treatment he was made to go off by the ref and yet 10 minutes later when one of their players has treatment he is allowed to stay on? Does anyone know what the rules are in relation to this?
Mr Posh's Mate's Mate at 20:49:24 Sunday April 11 99
When we keep quiet we still get a load of abuse. Make up your minds if you want some tastful comments on your web page. Posh will do well next season......Wobbles are not out of the shite yet.... you better keep praying for those valuable points ypou are gonna need them<<<<<<<<<<
Realist at 20:47:17 Sunday April 11 99
Howey had his best game for the Cobblers and the 3 centre backs looked good, especially in the 2nd half. Thought hendon had a poor 2nd half and Turley got him out of gaol at the death. As for comments on Howard how stupid to be questioning his ability after only a few hames and him coming back yesterday after a lengthy suspension. Will some you never stop criticising?!!!!
Ralph at 20:46:53 Sunday April 11 99
Does anyone know where to get those 70's style shirts?
Ralph at 20:45:40 Sunday April 11 99
Personally I think that it is enormously encouraging to win when we have played poorly, this shows great determination. Yesterday was a very scrappy affair but the hard, bumpy pitch coupled with a blustery wind meant the game would never be a spectacle. It's going to rain tonight so that should improve playing conditions for Tuesday night. Mind you I'm not too sure if that will be in our favour or York's.
DAVE CHOPPER T at 20:26:49 Sunday April 11 99
SORRY IAN ATKINS BUT JOHN FRAIN SHOULD NOT BE CAPTAIN AND RETIRE, HE REMINDS ME OF A PLAYER ON PLAYER MANAGER 98 ON THE PLAYSTATION,HE DOES THE SAME THING WITH THE BALL EVERY TIME ONE BIG BOOT DOWN THE LEFT SIDE.THE LUTON GAME WAS MY 300TH GAME AND MOST PLEASING,A GOOD BATTLELING PERFORMANCE FROM THE LADS.WE WILL BE STAYING UP.A BIG HAND FOR THR SUPPORTERS HOME AND AWAY YOUR A CREDIT TO THE CLUB.WITH A CLUB NEAR THE BOTTOM ALL SEASON AND OVER 6500 ATT EVERY MATCH WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN WE GO UP NEXT SEASON,LOCKED OUT FANS,SO WAKE UP BOROUGH COUNCIL AND BUILD ON THE GROUND. IAN ATKINS IS GOD. UP THE COBBLERS AND CHEER UP BARRY FRY YOU BORO---------ANSWERS ON A POSTCARD
Dav COBBLER - POSH HATER F.C. at 20:25:35 Sunday April 11 99
3 POINTS HURRAH !!!. But we were shite and the only fortunate thing about yesterday is that Luton were absoulute shite or we could have taken a pasting.
CMON COBBLERS - WE "ARE" STAYING UP !!!!!!!!!
PS PISS OFF POSH
Robert Dunkley at 19:45:26 Sunday April 11 99
Savage should start against York, when he got the ball to his feet he looked very dangerous and was not afraid to shoot!! I also think that Lee looked quite good when he came on! I felt that we performed below par, as Wilson was well marshalled. Luton should have scored Landry Zahani-Oni missed an one on one with Turley, and Douglas hit the cross bar!! I was nervous with 11 men back, the back three looked solid if unimaginative with the ball. i felt that they hoofed it too much, but other than that I could not fault them. Hendon played well again, and Hunt had a good game, whislt Peer was well Peer. I would like to see Atkins move to a 4-4-2 as he has promised as Warner and Savage in the middle coudl create chances for Carlo.
It was ironic that his goal came from lack of support, he curved it in, I thought Hunt had scored, as CC did not do his cartwheel, although at the re start I think Hunt told Carlo it was his. Atkins was his usual nutter on the bench, and where was Denis Casey?? Clarence was there again, and i reckon next time we score, the players should bundle on top of him! CC has 16 goals, 15 league and 1 AWS he has also scored 11 from open play. If he keeps it up he could get 20 goals!!
The Olney Cobbler at 19:23:26 Sunday April 11 99
Mad 24 hours. Been to Yorkshire and back on business. Regarding yesterday. I was thrilled with 3 points. Howey had his best game for Cobblers. Overall though I was very worried. We were very defensive and I say again - 11 men back for corners does not work and never will. Is there anyone out there that thinks 11 men back for corners works? Tuesday will be very tough against York.
Oh and finally, thank you Luton for being so poor.
plumbob at 18:55:59 Sunday April 11 99
great result. shit game anyone agree?
Ralph at 18:48:16 Sunday April 11 99
I think your criticism of Steve Howard is massively unfair Mr Simons. Up until his suspension he looked an excellent buy. For a big target man he has a good first touch, he wins more than he fair share of aerial ball and is an ideal foil for strikers like Corrazin. I look forward to seeing their partnership blossom. I agree he had a poor game yesterday but that had much to do with the position he was asked to play in and the poor service provided. The conditions were a big factor in yesterdays game and we also looked a bit tense but the important thing is we won and all the players played their part. I will be sorry to see Howard dropped for Tuesday and replaced by Lee or Wilkinson. Give the bloke a chance!
Kevin Simons at 16:0:36 Sunday April 11 99
Did anyone else think Steve Howard was very poor yesterday? I can see why he's only scored a dozen goals in 80 league appearances and is starting to look as bad a buy as Wilkinson. Why didn't we go in for Steve Guinan who's now banging them in at Plymouth? Howey was tremendous yesterday as were the rest of the defence except Frain who had an off day. The crowd will have to raise the team on Tuesday, cos if it's tense and quiet till near the end, York will make us pay: they are actually one of the best footballing sides in the division.
Crack Hitler at 12:2:54 Sunday April 11 99
Did you know that the Cobblers could field a side containing 8 players
whose surname begins with H ? Hunt, Hunter, Hill, Hope, Howard,
Hendon, Hughes and Howey. Also, for 2 seasons running we have had
a player whose surname unusually contains a double Z. Dozzell and
Corazzin. More name fun can be found in rearranging the names 'Barry
Fry' to make 'fat cockney whelk' and 'Rushden and Diamonds' to make
'third rate amatuer team with lots of money and a manager who doesn't
know how to use it'. Fascinating.
The Luton Cobbler at 9:51:0 Sunday April 11 99
Another week ahead of having to keep a low profile, but who cares! Three more points and perhaps there is light at the end of the tunnel. Come on Cobblers!!!!!!!
Anon at 9:43:14 Sunday April 11 99
oh man, it's still practically the middle of the night and i'm writing on here....don't expect what i say to make much sense....
3 points was great yesterday, the other results didn't go our way, but think of how it would be if we hadn't won....i agree with someone else that wrote on here, we should of pressed for another goal. i mean, if another minute had been added on for injury, the score could of been a comletely different story.
apart from Frain, i thought Peer playing complete crap as well....looked like he'd been heavily drinking before the match....i don't think Howards match fit, but also he wasn't playing in his normal target man position, (Kevin Wilson was) he was up front with Carlo, it might be me, but he doesn't really fit in to the Chris Freestone role.
Phil Baron at 9:0:42 Sunday April 11 99
Morning all,Good win yesterday and all that matters really is the end result yes? I do wish Atkins would not put us through hell every time we go ahead,why does he seem to always sit back on a lead? We should of pressed for another goal as I feel they were for the taking yesterday and a few more goal would of done us a power of good.Good save by Billy ( that might put a stop to the "Billy out" brigade for a while) Keep faith with the players the relief on there faces when the come off was clear for all to see.
The Real Mr Posh at 1:59:32 Sunday April 11 99
Not much to shout about at the moment.***UP THE POSH***MR.POSH.
Ray at 1:55:4 Sunday April 11 99
Well, another win under our belts, well done lads! Since we hit rock bottom of the table a couple of weeks ago we have moved up one place per match and at least the same will happen with another win next Tuesday. At this rate we could finish with a very respectable mid table position. (Mr. Posh is VERY quiet!)
slimboyfat cobbler at 0:38:23 Sunday April 11 99
Nice one !!! keep it up lads . I don't know how the fuck York managed to win so late in the day against Millwall but who cares ,its still a real struggle but at least theres more hope than there was three weeks ago.
Keep on battling and we'll come through.
THE TOWN ARE STAYING UP !!
Ralph at 0:32:19 Sunday April 11 99
At this stage of the season it's about winning, bugger everything else! WE WON!
Uther Pendragon at 0:9:19 Sunday April 11 99
Sid, I wasn't trying to knock the team....I personally believe that if we had not gone out to defend the slender lead in the 2nd half we could probably have won comfortably. Luton were there for the taking but I am as happy as anyone with the 3 points. I sit in the west stand and there was much shouting of attack/attack towards the end of the game because we felt that we were too deep in defence. Still, I respect your thoughts and thankyou for responding!!! Best wishes.
RICHARD at 23:21:41 Saturday April 10 99
IK'CIWT: What rotten luck! We sneak 3 points and the other struggling gits eke out some strange wins against the form book!! When we won at Wycombe a few weeks ago and I heard the other dire scores as we started to file out of Adams Park happily homeward-bound, I thought that life sucked! But to happen twice in a matter of weeks is just downright not cricket! Don't the rest of the floundering pack know, it's our turn for a run of form, a rash of results to see us clear of the mire? Call me an old cynic, but it smacks of fickle Dame Fortune playing her cards close to her ample bosom right up to the the last kick of the regular season. We'll require the obligatory one point from the last game v. the Clarets (and do it in style with a resounding 1-0 result; a solo effort from Lily Savage in the dying seconds of a dour, nail-biting, backs-to-the-wall, 5 yellow/1 red card, referee-ruined excuse for entertainment). But who cares, so long as we survive to fight another season at the dizzy heights of Div. 2. As we hit the ground, the sun was shining, the crowd was in spirited mood; even the players at warm-up time seemed at peace with the world! The first good news was that Wilko was back! Wait a minute - wrong match! The boy, Chris wanted desperately to watch the Youth Team play, so we travelled early to Daventry to catch the play-off round match v. lowly Mansfield . Cobblers topped the table prior to this game, and probably retained their place, even after an uninspiring 1-1 draw - a late long-range Mansfield effort equalizing against the run of play. An unlucky omen? The usual suspects were on display Brad Piercewright steadfast at the heart of defence, Andy Morrow indifferent up front and subbed before the conclusion by a dis-chuffed Kevin Broadhurst. Fortunately, by this stage, IA had departed; he had been checking on the fitness of Sgt. Bilko who was allowed to play as the over-age concession. I walked straight past Atko on the side line, but my lips wouldn't make the right sounds for the question, "Why the Hell don't you play Warner and Savage every game?". Instead, it came out as, " Hi, Ian. How's it going?". I ask you, what a nurdy thing to come up with. Must say that Wilko was a tower of strength, both up front but, more so, in defence. Perhaps he's being groomed as Richard Hope's replacement if IA thinks Hopey needs a rest! A couple of the young lads impressed us - and I hope this message gets passed on; the attendance was underwhelming. It would be a worthwhile experience for Cobbs fans to make the effort to catch a match now and then. I'm sure the guys would appreciate the support. And you'd get the chance to see some of the Cobblers stars of tomorrow at close quarters! Special mention for Matt Finlay, Brad P, Richard Butcher and Enzo 'the pocket battle ship' Silvestri! On to Sixfields via Mac D's. Expecting a large attendance, we arrived early to soak up the atmosphere. The players emerged one by one to a smattering of applause; pies and coffee in either hand do not make for a rapturous welcome, no matter how keen to voice support you are. The 'men with a mission' looked at ease; a string (2!) of good results can do wonders for the confidence. Autograph hunters were besieged by eager Cobblers, practsing their signatures for the next round of contract bargaining once the spectre of relegation has been exorcised; a sea of pearly whites was strongly in evidence, on both sides of the fence; the mood in the camp must be as high as the expectations of the fans. As the stands filled, a near capacity crowd seemed on the cards and, as the game kicked off to a fervent, heartfelt roar of appreciation from the great unwashed, only seats F55 through 57 were unoccupied in the North Stand! The famous 3 were crawling from Chevy's as fast as their wobbly, beer-filled, little legs would carry them! Sorry, you guys, if you're reading this; no offence intended; you're part of the growing folklore of Sixfieds. In seasons to come old men will tell their eager-eyed grandchildren, "Yes, I was there at glorious Sixfields in the days when the world famous Canadien, Carlo Corazzin scored in every match and the thinking man's Three Stooges would entertain us in the stand, once they turned up that is! " We wouldn't have it any other way - honest! A number of differing views have been proffered already on the nature of the game itself and Cobblers' contribution. For my part I though it was one of the more nerve-jangling games I've seen this season, if only because it means so much more at this stage, to put in a good performance, or failing that, to grind out a result. Well, to be honest it has to be the latter. But that should not detract from a great effort from the whole team; the verve of the flying moustache, the answered prayers of Lily lovers everywhere, the irrepressible CC continuing his happy habit of appearing on the score sheet, Stevie H staying on the pitch, THAT save from Billy, my first sighting of Hendo the Magnificent and, not forgetting the most important aspect, a packed Sixfields with the Cobbs fans behind the team to a man. For the statos - in which category I include myself - the win was only the second time this season we have avoided defeat for three consecutive matches! Let's go one better on Tuesday night and soundly ring the bell of the Minstermen.
Big Al at 22:21:15 Saturday April 10 99
Yeeeeeeeeeeees three points other results could have been better but its a win pleased to have survived the 30+ corners Luton had in the second half. Well done Billy lovely save at the death.
On the worrying side Howards withdrawl from the game revolved around IA £$*&"!^% or somthing else illegible Howard F*** off! IA to KW get that number 10 off the pitch, could this be yet another player destined to train with the youth team? I hope not Tuesday will tell
Anon at 21:52:49 Saturday April 10 99
come on chat noo laddie
From the Cobbler's Last at 21:21:15 Saturday April 10 99
Three points was what we all wanted but let's not get too over excited about today. I agree we do not want to take any credit from the lads. They did us proud, but Luton weren't up to much and I expect many of us had visions of a late equaliser spoiling the day. Luton had plenty of the second half play and we were pegged back a lot of the time. Glad to see Savage on the bench and he showed his ability when he came on. I felt Peer should have gone off, not Wilson. Peer was dodgy, and made loads of errors. Savage, Hunt and Wilson might just fire us up for the last few games. The forwards still need decent balls in if they are to score. We defended too deep again and conceded the midfield. A second goal would not have given us the problem but we never quite got that forward momentum going during the game. Carlo's scored some good goals this season and he deserves a bit of good fortune. It keeps the scoring habit going and that's what we need. Full credit to Hunt, he put the goalie off and did as much as poke it in the net. Hunt is proving a good player since his return and he shows as much promise as Hunter did in earlier seasons. WELL DONE BILLY - Great stop at the end, I said yesterday keepers make mistakes, but not today Billy. Clean sheets until the end of the season and that will get at least six points. Still think 48 points is absolutely essential to have any chance, but after the way results went today, we may need 50-51. glad to see Lincoln fading badly. (serves them right for maiming Clarkson) We need others to falter the same way. Home wins are looking possible now. Like London buses, see none for ages and two come along at once. Let's hope the third, fourth and fifth are close behind. Bring on York - 3 more points would really help and put our destiny in our own hands. We are doing better than expected and have as good a chance as any of escaping. Saw another swallow today, it had broken its wing but somehow kept flying! The summer's not too far away. UP THE COBBLERS!
Bill at 20:56:8 Saturday April 10 99
WOO HOO!! A WIN!! I think that we had quite a bit of luck today but after the crap season we have had its the least that we deserve.
Jimmy at 20:51:23 Saturday April 10 99
Well played lads - another three points in the bag - I thought Savage played a blinder when he came on but maybe Steve Howard isn't fit or something because he weren't very good when he had the ball at his feet today. The only player who didn't play very well was Frain whos distribution was utter crap. Come on Cobbs, same team as today except for Savo in for Howard and pushed upfront - someone of his skill should be able to score at least once - 2-0 to the Cobblers.
Sid at 20:23:10 Saturday April 10 99
Anyone fancy a chat about today's great result?? Come to http://members.xoom.com/cobblers at 9:45pm tonight! BILLY!! BILLY!!!
Sid at 20:18:57 Saturday April 10 99
Uther, to be honest, I have seen Cobblers defend deeper, and i think we never looked in trouble until that Fahanaowinonvionvo bloke got through - GREAT SAVE BY TURLEY!!!!!!!!!! If you are trying to knock Town for trying to play football then i suggest a rephrasement (is that a word??) of comments is needed! Okay, it wasn't pretty, but only once my heart lept in my mouth. Some great interchange of passing took place between midfield and attack, but sometime it didn't pull off. Lets not knock the players for what we all want them to do, and play the ball on the ground!!!!
El Corazzin at 20:14:16 Saturday April 10 99
A quick check at Ceefax tells me that a win on Tuesday would guarantee 19th place - 18th if Burnley lose without scoring and we get 13 goals. Ahem. I also note that Freestone's scored for Pool.
Philip Hudson and Shailla Qureshi (from Kingsthorpe) at 19:36:43 Saturday April 10 99
1-0 to Northampton Town. We're staying up, we're staying up, we're staying, Cobblers staying up.
I (Philip) was there with St. John Ambulance today and going in after the match saw Ali.
The other week I met Steve Howard in Game - he was signing copies of Championship Manager 3
Barry Fry at 19:25:4 Saturday April 10 99
Mr Posh goes into the chemist to buy some condoms (to put on his head and blow up)....MATES? said the sales assistant....No I havn't got any said Mr Posh.
Uther Pendragon at 19:18:15 Saturday April 10 99
I can't believe some of the comments below. For the entire second half we were second best and the result could easily been in Luton's favour (GREAT STOP BILLY). We were lucky that the Luton side were incompetent and unable to get the ball in the net (although they don't have anything left to play for so were probably not fired up). I don't want to single out players or management for blame but we defended so deep and would not come out of defence QUICKLY to take the pressure off ourselves. Luton must have had a least 10 corners in the second half and, against a decent team, one or more is bound to go in. To the Cobblers - please sort it out...this has been the main concern for more than one season. Having said that COME ON YOU COBBLERS....3-0 against York PLEASE.
Kingsthorpe Cobbler at 18:59:35 Saturday April 10 99
Please help - I'm gagging to get hold of one of these 70's style Cobb's home shirts - does anybody know where you can get hold of one ?
Uncle Richard at 18:53:25 Saturday April 10 99
Great result , Well done Town , I think the players have got the hang of the flat back ten system , so we should be able to survive the drop with or WITHOUT Atkins
Ralph at 18:51:1 Saturday April 10 99
Ok anon, Hunt and their defender went for Carlo's cross and the keeper was flat footed. The breeze may have been a governing factor as it looked like hitting the post up until the final moment. But what the heck let's not split hairs. In a couple of weeks it will become a 40 yard chip from the bye line that deceived the keeper.
Sid at 18:27:15 Saturday April 10 99
Great win today! i thought we played very well, despite the comments already put on here. we tried to play Football for once, and i think the midfield did a great job. Okay, it was scrappy, but compared to some of the games we have had (e.g. Macclesfield) this game looked good compared to that! BILLY!! BILLY!! Magnificant stop in injury time! UP THE COBBLERS!
Anon at 18:1:57 Saturday April 10 99
sorry Ralph mate, but i saw the goal a bit more like this...
Carlo made a run down the right wing and was trying to get a cross in with his right foot. The defender did his job and forced Carlo inside, Carlo crossed with his left peg (okay up till there) Hunt got in the nearly to it, missed completely, but doing enough to confuse their goalie (who was just a wee bit dodgy) the wind caught the ball, doing enough to tuck it in the back of the net at the far post..
Ralph at 17:40:2 Saturday April 10 99
Well as I said it don't matter how you win, just win. Carlo's goal typified what was a very scrappy game, spoilt by an uneven hard pitch and gusty winds. Carlo made a run down the right wing and was trying to get a cross in with his right foot. The defender did his job and forced Carlo inside, Carlo crossed with his left peg and the ball eluded evryone and scuttled in at the far post. In the 92nd minute Luton broke away and had a one on one, Billy did what Billy is good at and pushed the shot round for a corner and at the same time saved the game. Luton were poor, we looked tense and the conditions contributed to a game of very little football. Howey and Hope again looked outstanding. The side was the same as Monday apart from Howard for Lee, Lee was sub along with Savage and Spedding. Crowd 6,856. Amazingly no red or yellow cards. Burnley and Oldham drew 1-1, Macc beat PNE 3-2, Man City beat Lincoln 4-0, Wycombe won 2-0 at Wrexham, York won 2-1 and Colchester won 1-0. Shame about the trouble in Chevy's after the game, when will these nonces grow up? Same faces every time, about time the old bill did something about them. Bring on York City!
NTFC at 17:25:18 Saturday April 10 99
Just got back from the game
Other results didn't go our way, but a WIN on Tuesday will pull us out of the bottom 4
James Hunt & Lee Howey were Excellent but Billy Turley was my man of the match for that last minute save - sticking it up his critics
Role on Tuesday UP THE COBBLERS
staunch cobbler supporter at 17:11:6 Saturday April 10 99
Very well done. Clean sheet Billy, congrats!
Vegas Cobbler at 17:6:57 Saturday April 10 99
A vital victory today - especially as other results all went against us (apart from Lincoln). The York get out of jail was particularly gauling. However, at the end of the season it will be a question of guts and which teams have the most desire and heart that will remain in Division 2. We just have to maintain our recent run of form and play our way out of trouble. Our recent run has brought more teams within striking distance. Keep up the good work you Cobblers.
Vegas Cobbler at 15:50:42 Saturday April 10 99
Just noticed on Soccernet that apart from Carlo SCORING yet another goal (34 mins 1-0 vs Luton) Chris Freestone has scored for Hartlepool and Brightwell has scored against PUFC - old boys (apart from the young and spritely Carlo) doing well. Here's hoping that we go on to win in style ..... well win anyway!
red at 15:35:18 Saturday April 10 99
anyone that wants to escape the pains of cefax can see up to the minute scores at the football365 web site, where rthey cover all live matches...go to
http://www.football365.co.uk/parsebrain.imm?Division=Nationwide_Football_League_Division_Two
The embarassingly named Nillyweeb at 14:51:37 Saturday April 10 99
I reckon Dobson looks more like Eddie out of Bottom meself...
Ralph at 13:23:0 Saturday April 10 99
Just been shopping and the word on the street, or more accurately at Safeways, is that Wilko is in for Lee and Dobbo is in for Hope. I'm happy to go on record now and say that if this is anywhere near true we will struggle today and changes such as these will place a massive pressure on the management once more. If there is to be change then Howard has by far and away been the best of all target men at the club this season and he is experienced and I would have no problem with anyone replacing Deano. As for Hope I believe that he does look like the club's first million pound player. So, I'm there to be shot at and happy to be proved wrong but . . . . . we shall see.
A supporter to the very end at 12:20:14 Saturday April 10 99
All the very best of luck today Cobblers. Especially to you Billy - show 'em what you're made of my son.
Army of Andorra at 11:45:16 Saturday April 10 99
The cat tasted good. We are now very hungry - any chance of sending us some Atkins-pie? Otherwise we will have to eat our colleague Fritz.
Ben Elton at 11:36:0 Saturday April 10 99
Wot no botty gags?
Ralph at 11:17:4 Saturday April 10 99
Blimey!
Ian Atkins at 11:16:41 Saturday April 10 99
I'm keeping the same side.
Julian and Sandy at 11:16:7 Saturday April 10 99
Alright stop this, this is far too silly. And now for something completely different!
Norwegian Blue at 11:14:32 Saturday April 10 99
Ooh no, stop messing about!
Melissa at 11:13:49 Saturday April 10 99
Oh no! Ray's site is about to be over run by the most deadly of all viruses - The 'never ending 70's comedy sketch virus'. This is the end for us all.
Python Lee Jackson at 11:11:47 Saturday April 10 99
Albatross! Albatross! What flavour is it? It ain't any bleedin' flavour it's an Albatross for God's sake! It must be some flavour? Alright it's bloody, bleedin' sea bird flavour. Albatross! Albatross! . . . . . . .
Ralph at 11:8:25 Saturday April 10 99
We have also got to hope that Clarence fails to show, if you are looking for 'lucky mascots' that bloody dragon has been nothing but a proverbial albatross. Bin it now!
Ralph at 11:4:3 Saturday April 10 99
Back to my earlier comment of do we change a winning/settled side. Surely we must stick with the current side, I cannot believe that Dobson is being touted as replacement for Hope. The centre three have looked really good of late and Hope in particular. How the hell and young bloke like hope can be tired is beyond me, if he is dropped his confidence will wain like every other 'youngster' that has failed to keep his place in the side. If we are looking for experience Howard may be young but he has nearly 200 league matches under his belt. He wins everything in the air and can play on the ground, he'll be lucky to make the bench. Will Hunt be sacrificed? We must surely kepp faith with the same side and perhaps change the subs; Howard, Savage and Dobson (although I still would prefer Hill) would cover all options. But who can tell, you have a better chance of winning the lottery than predicting today's team.
Ralph at 10:55:5 Saturday April 10 99
I've heard Peer called many things, but lucky mascot? If that's the case hang him from the rearview mirror on the team coach.
Robert Dunkley at 10:46:36 Saturday April 10 99
I actually think that Peer would be unlucky to be dropped, he is our lucky mascot as he scored agaisnt Watford, what about Luton.
The goal agaisnt Bristol was excellent, Hunt by the corner flag, Peer finds him with a good pass, Carlo bang with his head!!
I would put Savage, Howard, Warner on the bench. On the radio Atkisn hinted that Dobson might start ahead of Hope, as Atkisn thinks Hope is beginning to tire.
Does anyone else think that Tony Dobson looks like Graham Norton taht comic from Channel 4 and Father Noel from FAther Ted..
Big Al at 9:1:57 Saturday April 10 99
SORRY FORGOT TO PUT MY NAME ON THAT ONE ******LETS STUFF LUTON**********
Anon at 8:59:36 Saturday April 10 99
Guy walks into a shop for some bog role, noticing that there is none on the shelf he asks one of the assistants, hang on love I'll have a look out the back. A couple of minutes later she reappears holding onto a complete replica Shitboro kit, half a dozen match programmes and a long strip of tickets for a whole seasons games. What are they for asks the guy? Well says the girl I couldn't find any bog roles but the fat bastard out the back eating all the pies says that these are just as good for wiping your arse on. ***********COME ON COBBLERS*******
Phil Baron at 8:56:16 Saturday April 10 99
Morning all,
Lovely spring morning birds are singing sun is out...what a day for 3 points!! Did anyone see Lenny Lawrence on Anglia news last night? He was a bit smug about a win for Luton wasnt he? I think a sound thrashing is in order today. Ray have you noticed how I have crept up on you in Oz Cobblers tipping contest? not bad really 6th since I missed the first half of the season is it!!!!T.C.M.P see you later if you you read this!!!
Nosey Parker at 8:47:40 Saturday April 10 99
With reference to team news,Francis will be in goal today instead of Turley!!!
TRB~ "fresh from the pub" Mark at 1:13:41 Saturday April 10 99
Direone Li'l. Like an old record you trot out a "joke" that mr pooh posted earlier in the week.
I switched radio 5 on jus' as the Gills~ B'mouth game had finished and it sounded like a cracker! Andy C, if you need directions to Wembley, I sure we can be of some assistance. ........SING LOUD tomorrow and get behind Billy and the lads. Even the Dave Bowen Stand have started chanting "Billy Billy".......... I'm a bit worried about what I read in the Tony Clarke & Echo cos it sound like IA may tinker with the team. Chrisy Lee will score tomorrow, even if it is with some bird, or some ganja after the game.
Yogi Bear at 0:15:32 Saturday April 10 99
Hello anon yes we should stuff Luton , I enjoyed having a dig at them on their stand at MOTD today.
Yogi Bear at 0:14:14 Saturday April 10 99
Sense of humour if you think they've got that then I wonder what I'm doing with a season ticket for the first team. I'm sure I'd be better off with one for the reserves and then just go to the odd first team gam, and to think I've already booked my place on the coach to Reading next week. Still worse things happen at sea. I was offered a job at Peterborough recently but refused as I couldn't stand going there once in a while let alone every day.
Anon at 0:12:36 Saturday April 10 99
hello is ther anyone out there want to chat about the town?
Yogi Bear at 0:7:27 Saturday April 10 99
No one else up probaly all done in after MOTD at the NEC today. I thought that Stam was the most miserable sod I've seen for a long time. All the dough he gets and he showed no interest in the kids that that idolise him and other premier players. He's on par with Vialli for ignorance.
Big Roy at 23:36:54 Friday April 9 99
I agree they're sad Yogi but they must have a sense of humour going to see the Dim Ones week in week out!
Big Al at 23:33:20 Friday April 9 99
Dunno mate always wondered what happened to my long lost twin brother
Yogi Bear at 23:31:23 Friday April 9 99
Sad characters the Rusty Dim Ones - no sense of humour either. Good old Larry you're welcome at Sixfields anytime.
Big Roy at 23:26:55 Friday April 9 99
Big Al - Are we related?
Ray at 23:21:44 Friday April 9 99
Well done to the Gills tonight btw....
Big Al at 23:3:42 Friday April 9 99
Well done plumbob nice to know someone else is still alive
Sausage Ge*** at 23:1:14 Friday April 9 99
Thank goodness for that
plumbob at 22:55:18 Friday April 9 99
cobblers 2 luton 1
sausage at 22:51:3 Friday April 9 99
Does anyone else love Sarah?
Big Al at 22:48:52 Friday April 9 99
Is anyone there?
big Al at 22:33:56 Friday April 9 99
Come on Cobblers lets show these Luton W******s how to play the game Carlo hat trick will do for starters, no more negative shit from here on in lets get out of the bottom four in style!
Army of Andorra at 22:32:33 Friday April 9 99
We had to eat the cat
Diamond Lils mate at 22:26:6 Friday April 9 99
Due to low attendances 'The Wobblers' have decided to put match tickets on sale in local shops. This morning both Wobbler fans were walking along Abington Street, "must get our tickets for Saturdays match against Luton" said Wobbler number one and made his way to the counter of a chemist shop. He reappeared a few minutes later with two packets of condoms, "did you get the tickets? "asked Wobbler number two "no" he replied "I was too embarrassed to ask for them".
Diamond Lil at 22:20:14 Friday April 9 99
That Diremond you talk about is still here.
Perhaps Griggsy won't see Div 3; but much more to the point: will you see Div 2 next season?
Up the Hatters!
From the Cobbler's Last at 22:12:32 Friday April 9 99
Been off-line for several days and plenty of comments to read. First of all the Bristol number 8 was LEE and he was involved in all the ugliness on Monday. Having looked at Hendon's sending off, I'm still not sure. The ref made a quick decision as his hand was in his pocket immediately. Hendon went in, studs pointing down, and missed the ball. Challis went in with studs facing Hendon's leg.. and got the ball. Did Hendon pull out to avoid injury and catch Challis. Challis clutched his leg but it doesn't appear that Hendon hit his leg - more like the chest. Both players went in for a full blooded challenge - both could be guilty of the same offence but Hendon got his marching orders - I wonder why ? Who would have gone off at Sixfields in a similar challenge. Thinking back was it not Challis who was sent off at Sixfields in October - sweet revenge???????? As for Billy T., he has great potential and we need to support him. Woody made howlers at times, every keeper does. Just accept it and make sure they don't count by scoring at the other end. On to tomorrow... Luton look safe now and hopefully they may just not be as sharp as they can be. Three points are a must so cheer on the lads. Every voice is needed again, even if we fall behind- keep the faith. Team should remain unchanged with the exception of Savage for Peer.Howard for the bench if not in at first - he may replace Lee if he falters. Everyone else has a tough game tomorrow so let's hope for a good win to ease our fears. Four wins minimum needed! UP THE COBBLERS!
Jimmy at 21:44:55 Friday April 9 99
The P*sh Army? The P*sh Army is the same size as the entire Army of Andorra (3 people and a blind cat) and they make less noise than a silent stereo system. Anyway, now I've got that Scum induced unpleasntness out of the way I think we should play the same team as started against Rovers except with Dave Savage on the bench and Steve Howard in place of Chris Lee who should also be on the bench. And we should also give the Luton players some complimentary Cobblers Lucozade with crack in it and then tell the ref to drug test them so we win automatically and we can watch a match between Cobbs and Cobbs Reserves.
Noriwch Cobbler at 20:40:32 Friday April 9 99
This is surely the most crucial time of the season for us - two straight home wins and the corner will have been turned.
Same team as against The Gas and Howard on the bench as the stormtrooper in case things don't go to plan - cheer for the lads the Sixfields roar is worth an extra man.
Come On You Cobblers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Uther Pendragon at 20:8:26 Friday April 9 99
For those who criticise Billy T - just remember that Woody was not perfect, he never commanded his area but had the fortune to play behind a steady defence which included Razor. Both have now gone and will not be returning!! Billy needs confidence and we can often be too quick to moan. If we had scored a few more then the odd goalkeeping error would not be the end of the world. Colin Hill is a great player but has handled in the box and headed into our net this season in a difficult wind (can't remember which game). Lets get behind Billy and the team for Saturday....COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Billy T supporter at 19:18:12 Friday April 9 99
You are absolutely correct Clarrie - may I call you Clarrie? thankyou.
Sid's the biggest offender, although I do like to read what he has to say as he talks a lot of sense. But he soon has a knock at Billy when he can.
Ralph at 18:40:13 Friday April 9 99
Who be a football manager? We have all been looking for a bit of stability, the guys have done well recently, so do we keep faith in an unchanged side for tomorrow? What about Howard in for Lee? What about Dobbo, Savage, Roy, Warner, Gibb, Spedding, Hill to name but a few. Man for man this squad of players are as good as most in this division, but never let it be said we are too good to go down, fatal. Three points for the taking tomorrow, but what's the team gonna be?
Ray at 17:57:52 Friday April 9 99
For all of you interested in "Olde Northampton" there is a new publication sponsored by our friends and fellow Cobblers Supporters, Church's Chine. Details can be found at http://www.northampton.uk.com/memories.htm
adam at 17:37:39 Friday April 9 99
hartwell cobbler - i thought northampton have a fan on their board - surely if he represents the fans he should be trying to get shot of crapkins as all the cobblers fans i know can't stand the man. ray - grayson is a good striker, but there are several better strikers than him in the conference - i won't go into their names and attributes as this isn't a conference message board (although with crapkins at the helm it soon could be).
Ray at 17:17:37 Friday April 9 99
From what the Northampton Gas told me, Reading is even worse than 6fields!!!
Hartwell Cobbler at 16:24:3 Friday April 9 99
Adam - you suggested we tempt the Chetenham manager to Sixfields. Don't think we, the fans, have any say in the matter of managers. Just look at how Atkins has managed to survive, regardless of the views of many (the majority?) of fans. Richard: you don't need stats to prove that goals win games, surely ?! Finally, to those going to Reading, while the stadium is magificent (and worth a visit on its own)the car parking is less than adequate. I have only seen the stadium from a distance but I'm told it is served by only one road. So prepare for delays (rather like Sixfields these days!).
Ralph at 15:46:48 Friday April 9 99
Just about to Ray!
Ray at 15:44:48 Friday April 9 99
Have you voted today?
Ray at 15:24:53 Friday April 9 99
It wouldn't have mattered if Mr. Posh was dropped as a baby - particularly if he had landed on his head - cos we all know where P*sh supporters keep their brains.
Chicago Cobbler at 15:22:13 Friday April 9 99
Well I'm sad to admit that I didn't win the Lottery (some bloke in Boston won $200Million) So it's back to football. I have it on good advice that B.Rovers, Burnley, Colchester, York, Oldham, Wycombe, Lincoln, & Macc will all play like crap this weekend and should all lose (with the exception of Burnley who will beat Oldham in the 90th).. DOUBLE WINNERS... THE FIRE NEWS >> STILL UNDEFEATED AND TOP OF THE TABLE. FOLLOW ALONG AT WWW.BARNBURNERS.COM COME ON YOU COBBS STAY UP!!!
The Exel Cobbler at 15:12:9 Friday April 9 99
Oh and The Only Mr Posh, it's EXEL COBBLER not EXCEL, moron.
The Exel Cobbler at 15:11:4 Friday April 9 99
Good luck lads for tomorrows game against Luton. I'm in a 3-1 minority here at Exel with Luton fans so a victory would mean three games of "Hunt The Hatter." Bye.
Sid at 14:34:54 Friday April 9 99
Also, is there any mails on the mailing list, or is my mail server playing up again!!!?!?!
Sid at 14:33:40 Friday April 9 99
If anyone has not Guessed on their GTA yet, please do so by e-mailing me or going to my site. Cheers!
The Exel Cobbler at 14:7:55 Friday April 9 99
The Posh Army???? There's only one of you that contributes to this site. You put Mr Pooh's mate and Mr Pooh's mate's mate just to make us think that there's more than one Scum fan.
Dartford Cobbler at 13:9:41 Friday April 9 99
Andy C - thanks for info.Although now in Kent i was born in Northampton,once a cobbler always a cobbler but good luck tonight your having a good season. Ray - this is a great site keep up the good work.Mr Posh's Mate - your in serious need of a life, to log in every day to post such drivel astounds me. were you dropped as a baby ?
RICHARD at 12:43:19 Friday April 9 99
Andy C: Thanks for the observation; it shows stats sometimes can prove a point - and Hippocrates, aggressive potty training has its merits! There's an obvious correlation between defence and attack; last season we only scored 52 goals but conceded a trifling 37. The stats @ "20:32:16 Thursday" were intended to show how a more attacking approach could have paid dividends earlier this season. It seems we may now be adopting that approach; let's hope it's not too late!!
Ray at 12:8:43 Friday April 9 99
Yes - this is correct - check out the official site at http://www.ntfc.co.uk for the details regarding tickets.
Andy C at 11:54:36 Friday April 9 99
Dartford Cobbler, tickets for Reading are £2 cheaper if you buy in advance, although being a Gills fan I don't know the arrangements for this particular game. (Come and support the only team in Kent!) Ex-Angry, thanks for the reply - at least up until the anti-Posh bit. It will be interesting to see how many big name players make the final XI at the expense of lesser-known talents. Richard - I think your stats are very telling. For the past couple of years the Gills have been defensively sound but struggled for goals. This time around we're third highest scorers in the division and it's taken us to the next stage ie being in a great position to make the play-offs. Last year we'd have got there if we'd had one more point or a single goal more so you don't have to tell me that it's goals that count.
Mr Posh's Mate at 11:24:44 Friday April 9 99
Theres only one place to go, thats London Road, S**Tfields is such a sad place, only seeing sad faces. Well what have they got to smile about. As for Dartford Cobbler, Don't bother wasting your money. The posh army only come on here to have a laugh, when nothing is written you only complain. Oh how lucky you are to be going to the cow shed at Scrumbridge. .........UP THE POSH.........
Dartford Cobbler at 9:15:44 Friday April 9 99
First time on the net - I'm looking to go to Reading on the 17th is it worth driving, is it easy to park ? Also i'm told tickets are cheaper if bought days before the game, more beer money !
Can anyone advise.If I go by train where do you all drink Paddington or Reading ?
The Exel Cobbler at 8:29:40 Friday April 9 99
Andy C, regardless of what we think of Atkins' tactics of hoof 'n' hope, the board have decreed that is what we are going to watch for the rest of the season and that it will keep us up. The team spirit made a dramatic return over Easter and if that stays for the rest of the season then we will be watching Div 2 footy next season. As for The Real Mr Posh (real? should that be only?) our local derbys next season will be with Cambridge and Luton, what will yours be?
Ian at 1:5:14 Friday April 9 99
We didn't sell Darren Collins. If I remember correctly he was forced out of the professional game by injury and the Cobblers got an insurance pay out. I guess we won't find out what would happen if he wanted to play in the League again as Cheltenham and Larry will win the Conference.
Clarence the dragon at 0:27:9 Friday April 9 99
This is to everyone who is against Billy T, I think he is alot better than Woody, ok he may have had a few mess ups but there are ten other men in the team before it gets to him! Can someone please explain to me why we are starting to pass the ball after a season of not doing so?
southern comforts at 0:23:50 Friday April 9 99
to the Exel Cobbler...im a gooner wishing you luck staying up; my mate comes from Northampton, and has regailed us with many amusing stories of matches at 6feilds. (but i must also point out that he supports liverpool)...but seriously, good luck boys...
The real Missus Posh at 0:22:29 Friday April 9 99
Mr Real Posh, are you w**king in front of the computor again, you naughty boy? Don't you love me anymore?
posh spice at 0:18:47 Friday April 9 99
dear GAZ,
so if you saw Owen, Shearer, Seaman, Southgate and Dublin the Prem stars you saw at close range, which one(s) did you spit at???
Hippocrates at 23:27:22 Thursday April 8 99
Richard, although your facts may seem interesting to you, I cannot help but think you were overly aggressively potty trained.
plumb bob at 23:12:11 Thursday April 8 99
do we need four right backs next season //
plumb bob at 22:57:12 Thursday April 8 99
why is it never the players fault //
Anti Posh at 22:40:18 Thursday April 8 99
I met this bloke and I told him where I lived and he said 'That's near Peterborough - that place is like Satan's khazi'.
The Real Mr Posh at 21:8:24 Thursday April 8 99
Dear Angry, I would just like to point out that Martin Carruthers now plays for Darlington. (Get your facts right)
The Real Mr Posh at 20:48:34 Thursday April 8 99
Dear Mr Excel Wobbler, yes I would like to see NTFC in Div 3 next season, thats because while Barry Fry's still incharge there's little chance of us winning promotion (this season anyway), all the same if we were to win promotion to div 2 I would hope The Wobblers could manage to stay up, as you can't beat those old local derby games. The main objective would be to do the double as we did back in '91' (Paul Culpin being on the score sheet as I remember). ***UP THE POSH*** MR.POSH.
The Cobbler formerly known as Angry at 20:43:31 Thursday April 8 99
My Div 2 team & manager of the season: (4-3-3) Taylor (Fulham), Crooks (Man City), Kidd (Preston), Coleman (Fulham), Symons (Fulham), Cooke (Man City), Brown (Man City), Taylor (Gillingham), Stein (Bournemouth), CORAZZIN (Mighty Town), Oldfield (Stoke). Subs: Asaba (Gillingham), Horsfield (Fulham), Sigurdsson (Stoke) - Manager: Mel Machin (Bournemouth). And, my worst Div 3 XI & Manager: (4-4-2) Tyler (Scum), Some Tosser (Scum), Some other tosser (Scum), Rennie (Scum), Whats-his-name (Scum), Etherington (Scum), Grazioli (Scum), Carruthers (Scum), Quinn (ex-Scum), Tosser (Scum), Joyce (Hull) - Manager: Barry 'Deep Fat' Fry.
RICHARD at 20:40:14 Thursday April 8 99
Anorak Facts II: The Cobbs have only gone 3 consecutive league games without defeat twice so far this season - Preston(D), Macclesfield(W), Wycombe(D) in Oct/Nov and York(D), Chesterfield(W), Burnley(W) in Nov/Dec. The above Spirites/Clarets sequence is our only consecutive winning run SO FAR!
Anon at 20:32:28 Thursday April 8 99
Ha, ha, ha! Hee,hee,hee, Griggs won't see Division Three. Ha, ha, ha! Hee,hee, hee, what a waste of his money. Whatever happened to that diremond twat who used to log in here?
RICHARD at 20:32:16 Thursday April 8 99
Lies, damn lies and statistics: FACT 1 - This season we have scored 2 or more goals on six occasions in the league, plus three further times in cup competitions; FACT 2 - Of those nine fixtures we have won 8 and drawn the other (a last second, greasy Sean Goater deflection for Man City!); Fact 3 - We've conceded 2 or more goals in 13 matches in all competitions this season, losing all but 2 of them (the above draw with City and the win at Gillingham being the exceptions); FACT 4 - Of the 31 LEAGUE games this season we have NOT won, 6 have been losses by two or more goals, but 12 have been lost by the odd goal and 13 were drawn; FACT 5 - If we had scored ONE more goal (total 25 extra goals) in each of the 25 mentioned close defeats or draws, we would now have more than double our points tally (75), and a 'goals scored' total of 55, bettered by only 5 teams, all of whom are in play-off contention! CONCLUSION - goals win matches!!
Nosey Parker at 20:31:7 Thursday April 8 99
At M.O.T.D.Live did they have Jimmy Hill replica chins at all? Also was Shearer as rude as he normally is with the "normal" public? I think the old style shirts are so classy compared with the shit shirts made now.Bring back cotton roundnecks that double there weight in the rain!!!..now there was class!!!!
NTFC at 20:23:53 Thursday April 8 99
PAUL S - The reason Billy Turley is getting caught out on crosses is because he hasn't got Warburton to look after him like Woodman did last season. I don't think you can't blame Billy if we are not picking up our men ??? As for shot stopping I will agree that Woodman was better but is he as brave as Billy ? UP THE COBBLERS
gaz at 18:57:20 Thursday April 8 99
Just got back from Match of the Day Live. A fairly good day although it was predicatbly centred around the Premiership. Of Nationwide League teams, Luton, Wycombe, Macclesfield, Rochdale and Halifax to name but a few were there, but not NTFC. Whilst trying to sell my spare tickets, I met Terry Angus (remember him?) and we had a chat about the cobblers and his career since us. I can write more about that if anyone is interested. The event itself is much more suitable for kids than it was last year, in fact there's a lot less of interest for adults. HOWEVER, Toffs were selling their nostalgic shirts, and I picked up NTFC 1965 for 25 quid which I thought was pretty good. Also saw the launch of the new England kit. It has a classic look with a round neck. Owen, Shearer, Seaman, Southgate and Dublin were among the Prem stars that I saw at close range.
Nosey parker at 17:0:13 Thursday April 8 99
I have it on good authority that the side will be the same as last Saturdays with maybe the subs from Seal,Parrish,Howard,Warner,Hill
Andy C at 16:57:42 Thursday April 8 99
Oh, and Exel Cobbler... Atkins' usual brand of football isn't worthy of the Second Division, as I'm sure you would agree. What I said was that your decent supporters deserved better. I hoped you would stay up because I supposed that to do so you would need to beat several of our rivals :) Seems to have worked last Friday, not at Preston though.
Andy C at 16:54:26 Thursday April 8 99
Chiswick Gas, I agree none of our players will probably make it - I can think of only two in the last ten years. However, Paul Smith is definitely one of the best midfielders in the division, Mark Patterson has had a great season and Asaba and Taylor have been excellent up front so if there's any justice they'll all be fairly close to the best XI (not that they name subs!). I suspect Fulham and Preston will account for six or seven of the chosen team.
Chiswick Gas at 15:41:11 Thursday April 8 99
To Andy C. I've got a feeling that none of your players will make PFA representative side. However I think that Hendon should be up before the Football League - Career threatening challenges etc.
Ray at 15:10:10 Thursday April 8 99
I would have thought that Grayson was the best striker in the COnference... we should never have let him go....
adam at 14:51:8 Thursday April 8 99
as a rushden fan i'm in a state of mourning after last weekend - first off all there was that infamous 2 minutes on saturday - then we hit the bar twice, and had a perfectly good goal ruled out! however i can't be bothered to moan, as cheltenham are a good team - and if you play them next season you'll have a tough battle, especially as in steve cotterall they have a fantastic manager. i suggest that you do your best to try and tempt him to sixfields as he's done a fantastic job at whoddon road on originally mimited resources - but he's got the crowds up by over 200%, got to wembley and won the trophy and is on target to do the same this year. if you don't want him, then hopefully max can tempt him over - as talbot doing a crap job with all the cash he has at his disposal. also take heggs back - he's not good enough for the conference - razor looks good though. also i really don't know why you sold darren collins all those years ago - he's the best striker in the conference, and would do a great job in div2 for you.
S Higgs at 14:32:4 Thursday April 8 99
Anyone heard of a player called Josh Low? Apparently he's quite useful and may be available in the close season on a free. We could do with some new attackin options.
Paul S at 14:13:14 Thursday April 8 99
NTFC, Look in the program at goals conceded and see all those headers, Well I'm afraid that a lot of those are down to Billy, he's a big lad a can't get to the ball as quick as Woody. Not only that when he parries the ball it tends to bounce straight back into play. Woody would usually put the ball round or over the posts. So last season we had a huge number of corners conceded but one of the lowest goals against column.
The Exel Cobbler at 14:4:56 Thursday April 8 99
Even when we have had a good season, none of our players have made the PFA representitive side so no, it is very very likely that none of our lads will make it this season.
Andy C at 10:48:7 Thursday April 8 99
With the end of season awards coming up, do you think any of your players will make the PFA representative side? Do any deserve to?
Eatander at 8:29:3 Thursday April 8 99
One more thought, if the worst does happen, Larry deserves a standing ovation when Cheltenham come next season for keeping R&D out
Eastander at 8:25:29 Thursday April 8 99
After all the fuss earlier in the season, forget Carl Heggs he`s proved at R&D that he`s nothing special, the give away that IA got away with was 2 years ago when he let LARRY go to Hereford, he`s proved since then that he`s a natural goal scorer at this level, and don`t say he only plays in the conference cause many conference teams go straight through div3 in their first season, suggesting the standard at the top of the conference is higher than in div3. Right having got that off my chest whats going to happen Saturday with team selection, who`s going to make way for Howard, I hope its Chris lee cause we need the drive and enthusiasm of Wilson in the team at this time and although Lee is playing a bit better he`s still doing nothing much I mean my dog could have scored that goal against Bournemouth.COME ON YOU COBBLERS 5 MORE WINS and its div2 football next season and a clean slate
The Exel Cobbler at 8:5:39 Thursday April 8 99
If Chiswick Gas made an effort to read some mailings from other teams supporters to this board, he will find that the only supporters that want us to go down are those from teams already down there and below. Supporters from Millwall, Reading, Gas, Gillingham have all wished us luck and hope we stay up. The lads seem a lot more positive at the moment, it seems as though Mr Posh will keep hitting his head on that Trap-door that we are blocking. Do you think Atkins pinned up print outs from this board to wind the players up?
Ray at 20:51:27 Wednesday April 7 99
I wouldn't worry Chiswick Gas, we are definitely staying up...but carry on as you are and you won't be playing us next season anyway.
Ray at 20:49:29 Wednesday April 7 99
Are some people forgetting to vote?
Dav Cobbler POSH HATER FC at 19:49:18 Wednesday April 7 99
OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH COBBLERS WE LOVE YOU.
Northampton Gas at 19:35:18 Wednesday April 7 99
Woops, it appears Chiswick Gas didn't return on monday evening after the match. There's always one trying to extend their day passes - hospital coordinator.
Big Roy at 18:46:47 Wednesday April 7 99
The only good thing to come out of Chiswick is the A4/M4
NTFC at 18:44:55 Wednesday April 7 99
Promoting Billy Turley to No 1 was the best things Atkins has done this season - Billy may have cost us a few goals - But how many goals did Woodman cost us ??? Billy has made mistakes that everbody has seen where as Woodmans were a little bit more subtle.
It was also interesting to read in the Sunday papers that Chris Freestone missed a last minute one on one for Hartlepool - havn't seen that before !!!!
Anybody who hasn't seen the C&E tonight might want to visit the Bristol Rovers web site to see the pictures of Hendons sending off - it clearly shows Hendon taking the Ball !!!!!!
Dusty of Hanslope R U Logged On ?
UP THE COBBLERS
Chiswick Gas at 18:30:13 Wednesday April 7 99
You probably all know this already, but everybody in Division II hopes Northampton go down this year. It'll mean two more games next season where there might be a chance of seeing a decent game of football.
Tip: you might win more games if you use a ball during the pre-match warm-up.
Chiswick Gas at 18:29:33 Wednesday April 7 99
You probably all know this already, but everybody in Division II hopes Northampton go down this year. It'll mean two more games next season where there might be a chance of seeing a decent game of football.
Tip: you might win more games if you use a ball during the pre-match warm-up.
NTFC at 18:24:49 Wednesday April 7 99
Howard Scored for the Stiffs who Drew 1-1
Northampton Gas at 18:12:21 Wednesday April 7 99
Andy C - you have to remember that a section of our supporters are only allowed out on saturday afternoon and tuesday evening
unaccompanied. They were given special dispensation on monday afternoon on the basis that they took their medicens early.
Unfortunately, this was forgotten and they ended up with with a condition known as "Grand delusion". Carl - it was me, yes a Gas fan,
sticking up for Turley. He made three incredible saves and to me he was Man of the Match. Sorry I do not know who the number eight was
as we now have a new system whereby each player just grabs a shirt before the match, we then rotate the formation four or five times
during the match. IA must have been totally confused when he watched us at Wrexham on the saturday. I said in an earlier email that we
have saints and sinners in our team , the same as you and Gillingham. We deride your sinners, the same as you do ours, we all see the game
in a different perspective. So how come WE ALL GIVE THE REF A HARD TIME, even when he's right. I believe the Chronical and Echo have
printed pictures of certain incidents in mondays match, if you want to see the originals and video, visit www.bristolrovers.co.uk and go
to the multimedia section. It is good to the change of views on your web site, before long you will ALL be asking for IA to be deified.
Nat at 18:5:44 Wednesday April 7 99
did you see Billy when Cobblers scored their first goal against Bournemouth? He went so crazy he got caught up in the netting. You certainly cant fault his enthusiasm. Also I think nerves got to him at the end of the game when he nearly blew it, but as soon as he gets a few games under his belt those nerves should disappear
James Curley aka York Cobbler at 17:13:41 Wednesday April 7 99
COBBLERS are staying up. Ive been back in York for a bit and visited Ludwig's who is a barber outside of Bootham Crescent(york's ground). Everyone in there is upbeat about York's chances of staying up, which is more than I am. Ive seen reports about them and heard them on the radio and I think they're going to plummett severely (even more). MACC and WYC haven't a chance. We'll be alright. LONG LIVE ATKINS.
gaz at 16:3:27 Wednesday April 7 99
I have spare tickets to Match of the Day Live tomorrow. If you want a ticket(s) @ 10 pounds each (including a footie theatre ticket worth an extra 3 quid) drop me an email asap.
Carl at 15:55:44 Wednesday April 7 99
Doh!!!!
Carl at 15:52:38 Wednesday April 7 99
I still think Turley will end up as a very good goalie. It's as someone, somewhere has already stated he has made some superb saves, none more so than in the second half at Bristol. He also seems more concerned with our current fortunes, as I can never remember Mr. Woodman slating anyone in such an animated fashion as to what Billy does when he thinks someone has not done their job properly. I know he was at fault Monday, but there was more than one chance for us to score more than one goal, so he shouldn't be held fully responsible. He failed once in his role, it could be said, but never seems to be, that our forwards failed a couple of times. Having said this we seem to be on the up, having attended the games against Preston, Bournemouth and Bristol R. I think the difference can be summed up in three words KEVIN 'BLOODY' WILSON. Long may it continue, it is very much in OUR hands, if we make as much noise and create as much of an atmosphere that was present on Good Friday we will get through. It just means I will have to have a lot more day trips from Portsmouth to put my support behind MY team. Hope this wasn't too long, but these are my feelings. UP THE COBBLERS
Carl at 15:52:11 Wednesday April 7 99
I still think Turley will end up as a very good goalie. It's as someone, somewhere has already stated he has made some superb saves, none more so than in the second half at Bristol. He also seems more concerned with our current fortunes, as I can never remember Mr. Woodman slating anyone in such an animated fashion as to what Billy does when he thinks someone has not done their job properly. I know he was at fault Monday, but there was more than one chance for us to score more than one goal, so he shouldn't be held fully responsible. He failed once in his role, it could be said, but never seems to be, that our forwards failed a couple of times. Having said this we seem to be on the up, having attended the games against Preston, Bournemouth and Bristol R. I think the difference can be summed up in three words KEVIN 'BLOODY' WILSON. Long may it continue, it is very much in OUR hands, if we make as much noise and create as much of an atmosphere that was present on Good Friday we will get through. It just means I will have to have a lot more day trips from Portsmouth to put my support behind MY team. Hope this wasn't too long, but these are my feelings. UP THE COBBLERS
Reading Fan at 15:46:39 Wednesday April 7 99
Please start winning a few games 'cos I don't want us to be the ones to send you down! I'm Northampton born so I've a bit of a soft spot for you lot but what the F*!% is going on with you this season?? Are you going to bring many to our wonderful new stadium?
Paul S at 14:42:25 Wednesday April 7 99
I feel I have to comment about the Billy Turley situation. First of all I should like to pint out many on the list and via the guest book were calling for Billy at the start of the season. I think IA has had a very difficult situation to deal with here. It was obvious that Woody wanted to go onto better things as soon as he could, and with Billy's contract up at the end of the season IA would have been neglecting his job if Billy had also left. The only way to ensure he stayed was to get rid of Woody and give Billy his chance. All other ways would lead to us potentially losing both keepers. Billy hasn't been a star but don't get on his back, lets give him a chance to improve.
The Exel Cobbler at 14:14:23 Wednesday April 7 99
I still have'nt seen a replay of the 'Hendon Incident' yet, but regardless of whether or not it was two footed, the reaction of the Bristol Rovers players toward the referee, I believe, helped make up his mind. Also, the player on the recieving end made quite a meal of it aswell.
Ralph at 13:36:57 Wednesday April 7 99
That's one of the obvious frustrations of contributors to this site, how long good ideas take to become reality. Before Christmas Kevin Wilson was put forward by many of us as an alternative and only now are we seeing the benefit. The Billy debate goes on; but again doubts have always existed on his basic goalkeeping abilities, great shot stopper but the basic errors that have led to goals have been too numerous. So why are we surprised when it happens? Still the spirit in the side does appear to be back and that can only bode well for the coming weeks. We certainly have the individual talent, only time will tell if they can be honed in to a team that can produce results that will keep us up. It is so tight now that it may well come down to goals scored.
Ray at 13:32:49 Wednesday April 7 99
I doubt very much if Brovers will win the 2nd. Division Championship next year - that honour is being reserved for the mighty Cobblers!
Andy C at 13:25:18 Wednesday April 7 99
The number 8 that Cobblers' Last mentioned, would this be Gary Penrice? Early this season at Priestfield he instigated a huge brawl, then walked away as four players got sent off, including his own keeper. Rovers' thuggery on their last two visits here (typified by Perry punching Butler in the head from behind) have disgusted us all and ended a long friendship between Tony Pulis and Ian Holloway. Or maybe it was Olly who was stirring the pot this time. Nothing sadder than a past-it old pro whose biggest contribution is trying to get opponents into trouble. (That said, if Hendon went in two-footed there should be no dispute about the red card.) NG, do you share the optimism of some of your fans who claim your young team will win the Second Division next year? And Cobblers, thanks for Friday. I think we repaid the debt on Monday!
Look what I've found at 12:33:24 Wednesday April 7 99
This is the last paragraph from the match report from R&D v Cheltenham on the Cheltenham Website: "Much has been said about how Rushden & Diamonds would be a credit to the league, well they did'nt have the sense to make saturdays game ALL TICKET. They were warned that more than 1500 fans would travel from Cheltenham but they still carried on as before, the result people locked out. They proved that they had the organisational skills of Basil Fawlty - would they be a credit to the league?" No, but Larry has seen to it that they won't be there next season anyway!!!!
The Exel Cobbler at 12:24:11 Wednesday April 7 99
So is London Road
The Real Mr Posh at 12:13:12 Wednesday April 7 99
Ray is very quiet....
TRB Mark at 11:28:50 Wednesday April 7 99
Looks like we may have turned another corner, judging by the last two games. The only problem is, if we turn any more corners, we may end up back where we started!
Things are so tight at the bottom, that the make up of the bottom four could be completely different after this Saturday's results. I think the factors that were worrying everyone concerned with NTFC was the run of "bad luck" allied to some piss poor performances.. The luck changed with the speed of the ball being returned from the crowd, for the first goal and the performance is one that can give us all belief that we can escape the drop. Atkins was right when he says we hav'nt had a leader and Kevin Wilson is proving to be that man. We need to back the team 100% on Saturday again and it should be another near full house. The board have chosen to back the manager and we must do the same, although it is alot easier when the team are playing with effort.
Had a look at Tony Clarke MP's web site last night. If everyone in Northampton was as passionate as Tony about Northampton, not only wold we have a Premier league side, but Northamptonwould still be the capital and recieving decapitated heads of the likes of Mr Posh
dave at 10:32:51 Wednesday April 7 99
Just something to mull over.. STOKE CITY'S next 5 games are Bristol Rovers (h), Wycombe (h) York (a) Burnley (h) Macclesfield (a) come on City a good run of victories required there. BURNLEY have just 2 of the last 7 games at home (Bournemouth & Fulham) as have Bristol Rovers WYCOMBE's next 4 matches all away, same for BRISTOL ROVERS . Sorry to be a bit anorakish, but there is still loads of water to flow under that old bridge before Fat Lady time!
Dylan at 9:21:49 Wednesday April 7 99
re: Billy's keeping. It seems to me that Billy has excellent instincts as a keeper, but it is the bread and butter stuff that he cocks up. When Woody was here he used to warm up by catching balls whilst being knocked into. Billy doesn't do this and would probably benefit from it.
Northampton gas at 0:43:51 Wednesday April 7 99
Paul, come on we only had 10 men playing. Cureton was only there to do some gardening, it was just that someone forgot to hand him the pitch fork at the start of each half.
Northampton Gas at 0:41:7 Wednesday April 7 99
Yes Ray, I ment in the second division, slip of the pen - sorry finger.
Paul at 0:36:58 Wednesday April 7 99
Hmm, SO Luton do us a favour and beat York! Then my home town Bournemouth also beat Maca. Maybe Atkins has a stragegy that if everyone else looses, we will stay up on goal difference. And I dont blame anyone but atkins for the lost points this weekend. As soon as we scored.... DEFEND!! Face it, we did, and how many teams have had 10 men against us in the past and won?? So why dont we ever win with 10??
Angry at 0:30:38 Wednesday April 7 99
The reason you couldn't see them training Ralph is because they coated themselves in that paint they put on stealth bombers so they could train without their admiring fans on the sidelines. This is why they don't pass the ball in games - they can't see each other in training so they don't bother to look up in matches.
Ray at 0:1:21 Wednesday April 7 99
Lets hope we are not playing each other in the 3rd. Division!
Northampton Gas at 23:53:32 Tuesday April 6 99
Sorry Ralph I cannot tell you. Lets wait untill the end of the season and see how it all pans out. John M, I think you are correct our reputation did go before us and I heard after the Northampton game that our friend Mr Lynch - sent off four of our players last season at Wigan - will ref our game at Oldham next tuesday night. The Olney Cobbler - perhaps Tommo was concerned with the injury to our player. Yes weve seen the same with Keegan in our recent home game with Fulham when he got really uptight with Wendy the linesman sorr lineslady. As I said in a previous email these things come full circle in a season. We have sinners and saints the same as all teams, yes we get upset with some opposing players the same as the opposing fans get upset with our players. I saw in the morning Bristol paper that you were lucky to hold out for a point, the evening paper gave a totally differnt view. Some of your fans and writters to this site said it was completly wrong for Hendon to be sent off, the same as IA. The problem was that WE were all on the opposite side of the pitch to the incident and those nearest, including some of your own fans said the ref was right. What I am trying to say is that everyone has a different perspective to each game and the incidents in games - in view of this WHY DO WE ALL SLAG OFF THE REF. heres hoping the rest of the season improves for both teams and we are playing one another next season. One final thing, keep up the good work IA from what I hear I really feel sorry for you.
Ralph at 23:18:15 Tuesday April 6 99
Two great results tonight, Macc lost at Bournmouth 1-0 and York lost 2-1 at Luton in the 90th minute. Phew!
The Olney Cobbler at 19:56:1 Tuesday April 6 99
Just a few points about yesterday at Bristol.
I had no complaint about Hendon. He went in two footed. That means only one thing - red.
What on earth was Tommo doing on the pitch when Hendon got sent off. The officials, all four of them turned a blind eye to this. He was constantly on the touchline abusing the linesman. Love or hate him, if that had been Ian Atkins then I'm sure he would have been dealt with differently. The officials were very poor, especially the linesman near us. He missed EVERYTHING, for both sides.
The last minute of the game saw Cobblers playing with no forwards on the pitch!
I hope it is not too before we see the return of MICKEY WARNER.
Oh yes, WELL DONE DARLO.
John Mcrirrick at 19:41:53 Tuesday April 6 99
Gas, I dont think that we were briefed to rile you in the match at 6fields, the ref that day was just the worst I have ever seen at a pro game, a disgrace, I think you reputation just preceded you that day.
lifer at 19:18:21 Tuesday April 6 99
I know EXACTLY what Ralph looks like
Sid at 19:13:43 Tuesday April 6 99
Well, yet another mistake by Billy has lost us two points. I have been impressed by his saves, but some of his goalkeeping this season has been comical to say the least. That stupid mistake (coming 15 yards of his line to try and get a cross that 4 players went up for) made himself look like a schoolboy keeper. I can tell you now, if it wasn't for him, we WOULD be above the relegation zone. He has made more mistakes this season, in 5 months than Woody did in his whole Cobblers career.
Ralph at 18:17:56 Tuesday April 6 99
So Gas, what points did Thommo raise that nearly made you feel sorry for Mr Atkins?
Ralph at 18:16:35 Tuesday April 6 99
Couldn't find the lads training so I settled for an ice cream at Abington Park and then went trainspotting at Wellingborough. Who says I need to get a life!
Northampton Gas at 15:9:18 Tuesday April 6 99
The "Report from Cobbler's Last" summed up most points of the match it was a game between two poor sides who were both scrapping for points. I found it amusing that you state that the Gas were hyped up and trying to get Cobblers players sent off and booked, you sure have short memories from the game at 6fields this season when we had two players sent off. If you go with both feet first into a tackle and connect with the opponent, what do you expect. The first Cobblers player to be booked was a complete fool, why did he tackle a Gas player from behind when the ball had already gone out for a throw in. I must admit Olly was lucky not to get booked from a crunch tackle on one of your players, I believe this all evens itself out over a season. Both sides had several chances that just went wide or over the bar. Yes Turley was at fault for the goal, but come on he produced three blinding saves to keep you in the match. A point each was a fair result, both sides could have done with three, but hopefully this will now lead to both sides climbing away from the foot of the table. Had a long chant with Tommo after the game, several points he made almost made me feel sorry for IA. Tommo still attends most of your reserve team games and is shown all your emails, by IA.
Sid at 14:49:43 Tuesday April 6 99
From the mailing list, If you want to see the highlights of the Rovers game, point your RealPlayer location to http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/multimedia/north1 - Our goal........... http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/multimedia/north2 Thier goal......... http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/multimedia/north3 - The sending off. It is good footage!
The Real Mr Posh at 14:35:47 Tuesday April 6 99
Due to low attendances 'The Wobblers' have decided to put match tickets on sale in local shops. This morning both Wobbler fans were walking along Abington Street, "must get our tickets for Saturdays match against Luton" said Wobbler number one and made his way to the counter of a chemist shop. He reappeared a few minutes later with two packets of condoms, "did you get the tickets? "asked Wobbler number two "no" he replied "I was too embarrassed to ask for them".***UP THE POSH ***MR.POSH.
Ralph at 14:33:46 Tuesday April 6 99
Got a very comfortable one thanks.
get a life at 14:23:32 Tuesday April 6 99
you sad person
Ralph at 14:9:5 Tuesday April 6 99
The lads are training at 2.15 today, not sure where. Either Moulton or St. Andrews I suppose. Time for a cuppa and then I'll go and see if I can find them.
Ralph at 14:6:52 Tuesday April 6 99
Has anyone else noticed that Clarence was missing on Friday and we won? Has anyone else noticed that you never see Kevin Wilson and Clarence together? Hmmmmm.
Ray at 13:15:57 Tuesday April 6 99
Perhaps someone from the Mounties on here will be able to answer that.
Dylan at 13:14:46 Tuesday April 6 99
I know what happens to Trust Travel Club money. But where does the money from the Mounties go?
Stan the Exile at 12:18:19 Tuesday April 6 99
Great to see the cobblers in action at Bristol Rovers. Just to confirm all that has been said, consider it two points lost. Rovers had no answer until Hendon sent off. By the way, I was sat just above where the tackle occurred and have to say that it did deserve the red card, even though it looked completely unintentional. Sorry I couldn't come and stand with the rest of you, but my missus wanted to come as she had never been to a football match before and didn't want to stand up. AND she wouldn't let me wear my cobblers shirt!! Typical Bristolian, the divorce papers are in the post. Great gutsy and skilful performance lads - is this the same team everyone's been slagging off here? Maybe, just maybe, there's a chance if we bring back Woodman. Sorry, Billy, that goal has to go down to you.
Ray at 9:34:22 Tuesday April 6 99
Mr. Posh is very quiet....
Mystic Smeg at 9:24:33 Tuesday April 6 99
I see a rosy future for someone wearing Claret & white with the name "Atkins" in it.....I also see someone called "Razor" wishing he had never gone to sonewhere called Rushden also someone with "fat boro bastard" in his name is destined never to win anything unless he enters a pie eating contest!! I see a group of supporters to do with shoes down a pub singing in May and the words "staying up" are in the air.....more predictions next week....................
The Exel Cobbler at 8:17:40 Tuesday April 6 99
Hello everyone, I trust we ALL had a great Easter break..... what was that???? oh you did'nt Diamond Lil. Shame that. Two good performances from the Cobbs, especially that new boy, Wilson. Big future there I think. It looks like that big black cloud of depression is beginning to move toward the East to Irthlingborough. On friday the lads played well, but I felt we stood off their players sometimes, especially Mark Stein. How come we never get "Rejects" like him. Yesterday we looked comfortable for the win until the Bristol Rovers players suddenly all became Argentinian and talked the ref into sending Hendon off. Four points out of Six though, I'd have settled for that, and Larry scoring a last minute winner, at the beginning of the weekend. Keep it up lads.
Another Fat Lady at 0:4:48 Tuesday April 6 99
Cheer up Barry Fry! Oh waht can it be now. You're a fat Boro'....
Thank goodness I've found the right music at last!
The Fat Lady at 23:47:18 Monday April 5 99
Just Tuning up, you gotta bit more time yet.
Philip Hudson at 22:48:32 Monday April 5 99
I see Atko's in trouble with the ref over IH sending off.
WE'RE STAYING UP, WE'RE STAYING UP, WE'RE STAYING, COBBLERS STATING UP.
From the Cobbler's Last at 21:45:21 Monday April 5 99
Back from Bristol and enjoyed the trip. A bit of rash overtaking on the way back led me to miss the M5 and head for Cardiff, bringing back Wembley memories from may 97. Especially the ugly Cardiff supporters who didn't like being beaten. As for the game, well it has to rank as a good point in the end. We could say 2 lost as we were never in trouble until the sending off and after that we could have lost the match. Hendon was unlucky as both players went in together. I was on the other side and thought Hendon had been fouled at first. The Bristol player rolled around and then Bristol number 8, who had kicked players up the backside on several occasions, created a fuss as he had done to get Hunt booked and whipped up the crowd to bay for Hendon's card. Ref was weak and not for the first time he re-acted to the crowd and Bristol protests to send Hendon off. I didn't hear Atkins after the game but I agree that they were hyped up to get us out of the game. Their tactics were aimed at getting our players riled and booked and I suppose it paid off. Once they had the advantage they pressed it home. We defended too deep and let them come at us as we have done with teams all season. I thought Atkins used his subs well today as the game changed. We had a good start and Chris Lee was really unlucky with a half chance shot on half time that somehow scraped over the bar with the keeper beaten. We looked better going forward and perhaps should have got the second. Carlo had the best chance. However, 1-1 was better than I predicted and after thinking we would not get any points over Easter, to get 4 has been a real bonus. With the exception of Burnley, all the other results went well and things look better than they did a week ago. Wilson gave that vital spark again and you only noticed it when he went off. Hunt had a good game and Carlo worked his socks off as usual. Lee is looking sharper and obviously plays when Wilson is around him to urge him on. Turley made some super saves but loused up the easy catch which he didn't need to come for, and the mistake cost a goal. As for Rovers, they looked poor at times, a bit like us against Macclesfield. With four consecutive away games, and home matches against Man City & Millwall, followed by an end of season at Macclesfield, they might find themselves in trouble if they don't get some points. Now we have to put the home form right. Two games at home in the next 9 days and a six point haul could go a long way to keeping us up. Its a tall order and I doubt we can do it but we must go for wins. Where will Howard go when he is back from suspension? and we still need room for Savage and Warner to keep this passing game going. They will create the chances for us I am sure. One final point, it was good to see Atkins urging players to keep the passing going. I could hear him and he wanted a passing brand of football. At long last, he seems to have got the message and the performance of the team seems to reflect this in the results. There is still a hell of a long way to go. That was almost a second swallow and summer may not be too far away! WELL DONE LADS! UP THE COBBLERS!
Ralph at 21:40:12 Monday April 5 99
Boss Atkins looks like being in trouble with the authorities again. Foul and abusive at the referee today, allegedly. It makes you think, with all the criticism and abuse that Atko and Wilson give referees, whether officials conspire against us. Strachan belives that is the case at Coventry so why don't they pack it in and bite their tongues. We need all the help we can get at the moment.
John Mcrirrick at 21:29:22 Monday April 5 99
It maybe two points lost today, but we still got something out of the game and have continued the momentum, we're also creating chances and look like scoring, we also look like we care and are commited to each other. What is important now is what goes on behind the scenes between now and Saturday. The Wycombe game was a great launching pad for survival but something went wrong between that victory and the Macclesfield game. The boys just have to believe in themselves and really with the games we have left our destiny is in our own hands. The thing that pleased me about Friday was that we never really had a sticky patch, at times we were better than others but unlike the Wycombe game we were never poor and never stopped competing. I warned about going overboard after the Wycombe match because in the second half, especially against ten men we were diaboloical, in the last two games we haven't been. Luton and York next what a great oppurtunity to get right out of it, so many false dawns already this season lets make sure we don't waste the great work of this weekend. See you all on Saturday
Sid at 18:30:2 Monday April 5 99
Good Point for Town, but still, Hendon shouldn't have lunged in and Billy's mistake. It seems we have a little trend going here. 1. News signings. They come, play about 2-3 games, then get suspended or injured. Every signing this season seems to have done that. 2. Mistakes. Turley has again let the side down with another mistake. He has to work on his goalkeeping all round, rather than shot stopping, which is excellent at the moment. Corazzin grabs another, which put us in a good position.
Ralph at 17:36:52 Monday April 5 99
Billy on the radio holds his hands up and admits to gaff, apparently Lee Howey didn't hear his call. Atkins disappointed with sending off will ask ref to look at video evidence. Holloway accused by Atkins of winding up our players and influencing the referee, Holloway played today.
Amanda at 17:27:7 Monday April 5 99
lol cheers, what with it with new players an bein sent off?
Ralph at 17:19:34 Monday April 5 99
Tackle from behind, bloke got up, crowd screamed, bloke fell down again, referee influenced by baying crowd brandished red card. Sounds familiar, I suppose we have had our fair share at Sixfields.
Amanda at 17:6:58 Monday April 5 99
Why was Hendon sent off?
Amanda at 16:59:22 Monday April 5 99
boro 10th
Amanda at 16:58:33 Monday April 5 99
Thanx
Anon at 16:58:6 Monday April 5 99
maccs=33, lincoln=36 Town 37, Wycombe 37, oldham 38, york 39, Col, burnly and BR 42 points
Ralph at 16:54:41 Monday April 5 99
Today's team was the same as Friday, including subs.
Amanda at 16:53:47 Monday April 5 99
R&D only draw!!!
Ralph at 16:53:30 Monday April 5 99
Burnley won, C