Cobblers Comments
AUGUST 2003
Ironic or what at 23:59:55 Sunday August 31 2003
See, it wasn't that hard was it?

Andy Turner Fan Club at 23:58:12 Sunday August 31 2003
What I have seen so far this season is a fluid frontline, where there is 5 across the middle when required and 3 or 4 up front when we go forward. The attacking isn't down to 2 short blokes chasing high balls, but the team moving up as a unit, with options and support, and a back up if the attack falls down. We haven't been suckered on the counter attack like we did so often over the last few seasons. The team is not the finished article yet, but when it is, we'll all be crowing about how good our team is.

Like a free ride when your already late at 23:55:57 Sunday August 31 2003
Ironic, "try pointing out the bits you enjoyed, and tell us all about them" Well, er, the 3 points, and going 5th in the table and the goal wasn't bad oh and winning of course, and did I forget to mention Sammos performance? or Dudfields energy? Thomson pulled of a couple of good saves and the defence was outstanding (4th clean sheet this year) Chambers was brilliant, and Smiths running off the ball deserved better. I enjoyed watching Paul Reid put Fortune West in his pocketwith a little help from Sammo (even with a broken nose)and thought Hargreaves put a lot of effort in. Josh Low should have scored a couple but I enjoyed his pace and knowing he had the speed to beat his man, and Troll gave the odd spurt of entertainment. I even enjoyed my pre match pint my pie at half time and walking home knowing that we had won and Dustbins and Pish had lost. But after listening to your superior wisdom, I obviously now feel guilty at enjoying so much about the game. What a prat I have been. Isn't it ironic.

Dragon watch at 23:47:38 Sunday August 31 2003
Bloody typical, we win 3 games in a row and all you can do is slag the mascot off, you simply don't deserve quality at this club

clarence at 23:44:57 Sunday August 31 2003
The trouble with Clarence is that Wilko is playing him all wrong. Its obvious to anyone that he needs to run in front of the West Stand and not over on the East. Hows he ever gonna make a top mascot if all we feed him on is child applause? And did you hear Wilko slag him off on the radio? Just look at the stats. No club Mascot has ever won the Mascot grand National under Martin Wilkinsons reign. The stats speak for themselves.

Ironic or what at 23:42:04 Sunday August 31 2003
Undeserving, can't quite work out the positive side of the game you watched, try pointing out the bits you enjoyed, and tell us all about them

didnt at 23:41:37 Sunday August 31 2003
harsley,low,trollope,hargreaves and dudfield all play in midfield? that makes 5 eh? granted josh did seem to push up but from what i seen dudders and low were on the wings with the other 3 in the middle. hence leaving smithy on his own.

Dragon watch at 23:38:49 Sunday August 31 2003
Did Clarence show on saturday? I can't recall seeing him. As for 'A Childs View' How do you arrive at 4-5-1? We never had 5 in midfield, thats why we never controlled the game and kept getting caught napping down our left side.

undeserving at 23:30:08 Sunday August 31 2003
Wow, what an undeserving bunch, you lot are 5th in thr league and have a team most other clubs in the 2nd let alone the 3rd would die for and how do you respond? "the players are not performing" "the managers crap" "The players are playing out of position" You don't deserve success and the attitude of the fans if it is typical of this board will probably mean you don't get it. No wonder Parkin and Howard had to wait until they got out of Northampton before they started performing. I bet this board slagged them off as well. You should ask Atkins to come back, the miserable bugger would go down well again with you lot. It would be a case of the blind leading the ungrateful.

Pete at 23:01:46 Sunday August 31 2003
Ok, but my point below still stands; 'I'd better buck myself up'. If not he's a quitter who can't improve. We suffered with Woody being a good shot stopper and the worst 'comer out'and kicker in the world. I hope the goalie coach is going to earn his keep and sort the lad out as he has potential. And I don't think Harper's as bad as many of our supporters make out. Good night!

Pete at 22:55:51 Sunday August 31 2003
Just because you are one of the five doesn't mean you aren't allowed to score. We signed Harsley partly because of 12 goals from midfield for halifax and Hargreaves for 13 goals from midfield for Plymouth, MacGregor as well. Who tells/told them not to score for us? Others don't agree with your line up anyway. We were overrun, they say, because we had three midfielder to their four. OK, I agree that Smith can't play the targetman role, but numbers play too big a part in some people's thinking. Too much is also made about anything Wilkinson says or doesn't say. No-one ever feels the players might fail here because of the bad vibes from the crowd. Either silence or negative noises. OK, they scored early against Norwich, but positive support them kept them going. Perhaps positive noise from the off might make them score early.

DN&T at 22:53:38 Sunday August 31 2003
The point I was trying to make Pete, and I accept that it wasn't too clear, was that the comments made public by Wilko on the radio may have further dented Thompson's confidence thus a reluctance for the lad to come and claim the ball. It was so evident on Saturday.

Whistling Walt at 22:50:02 Sunday August 31 2003
I don't know how you can say we played 4-5-1 Cild's View. From my lofty perch it was an obvious 4-3-3. I grant you with Smith dropping deep and Dudfield and Low playing wide it often looked as though we had nobody upfront but it was a definite 4-3-3 and our midfield was completely outnumbered, as we were at York and v Darlo.

Pete at 22:46:10 Sunday August 31 2003
Pain? That's a bit too clever for me to understand. Mind you, your post on Thompson was difficult to understand too. If he knew he was on borrowed time I would have thought he would have claimed every ball near the box.

Anon at 22:44:59 Sunday August 31 2003
I can't disagree with any of that Child's View.

A Childs View at 22:42:04 Sunday August 31 2003
Oh - some agreement then! For the anon reference, I've seen plenty of seasons in division three and it doesn't have to be poor quality fare. Anybody who remembers the 86/87 team will know what can be played in this league, I'm not after the earth, just another striker when at home, playing with some width and getting behind teams to create pressure and chances. I too thought Wilko's public questioning of Thommo was extremely bad form - he's the manager and should call the shots, what must Thommo think knowing that the manager doesn't want him there and was only persuaded to keep him in goal by Jim Blyth? I hope it changes, stability is the way forward for a football club and I've no objections to Wilko provided he serves up something worth watching - maybe it'll change as the team gels more and more, I hope so, but 451 at home to Donny - come on, give us a break please!!!

DN&T at 22:09:19 Sunday August 31 2003
Of course I am the same person. The fact that all three names were references to ex-Cobbler players too seems to have escaped you. As for PETE - what are you saying? Are you in pain?

Dixie, Nobby and Tucker at 22:04:09 Sunday August 31 2003
You take between 8 and 10 minutes to type your long posts. You could have a competition with each other, that would speed you up. Mind you, any quicker and people might think you were the same person!

Pete at 21:59:27 Sunday August 31 2003
Tucker. Do you mean that he didn't come because he thought, "Fuck you MW. You say I don't come so I won't. So there! Ner!"

FAO TCMP at 21:54:41 Sunday August 31 2003
Tony, please give us some news about the ground plans. And if there's nothing to tell that's news, because there should be something to tell. Time is pressing if Phase 1 is to be done next close season.

dead flag blues at 21:52:33 Sunday August 31 2003
totally agree with childs view. there's something thoroughly unsatisfying about watching us at the moment.

, at 21:40:02 Sunday August 31 2003
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Anon at 21:30:34 Sunday August 31 2003
Stunned silence! You can't come on here asking such thought provoking questions about football, you'll give this site a good name!!

Tucker at 21:27:28 Sunday August 31 2003
I wqas dissapointed to hear the managers comments last week regarding Glynn Thompson (BBC Radio Northampton). Martin Wilkinson admitted that the young 'keeper was not his first choice and but for Jim Blyth's insistance Lee Harper would have been in the team by now. Martin Wilkinson suggested that Thompson was not as 'vocal' as he should be and did not command his box. Do you think such comments were partly responsible for the young 'keeper not coming for crosses again on Saturday? (on three occasions defenders were clearing from well within the six yard box when a simple call and catch would have sufficed). Considering that Thompson has only conceded 2 goals thus far this season and made a terrific save in the dying minutes on Saturday, allied to the fact that a goalkeepers main ally is confidence, do you think Martin Wilkinson was right making public his thoughts on the young man?

Nobby at 21:17:19 Sunday August 31 2003
Josh Low has terrific pace and huge potential but at present he looks decidedly uncomfortable playing in a role that doesn't appear to suit him. At Oldham and Cardiff he marauded up and down the left wing and did particularly well, causing havoc in his wake. The roving role that he has now been given not only confuses the rest of the team but Low as well. Several times he made runs in the same channels as Smith and Dudfield. Giving Low such freedom ensures that the remaining 3 in midfield have their work cut out, on Saturday our middle three spent most of the game overrun and chasing shadows. Are we playing Low in his best position?

Dixie at 21:09:46 Sunday August 31 2003
Martin Smith is in danger of going the same way as Marco. We never saw the best of Gabbiadini and I believe that is because of the type of player he is and we could not accomodate him within the team formation. Gabby was played in several positions, substituted and eventually benched and already the signs are ominous for Smudger. Like Marco he is undoubtedly the most visionary player in the squad and also like Marco he is finding it difficult to find his niche. Substituted in the last two matches the next move may be into midfield and if that doesn't work perhaos he too will be benched. What's the answer?

Anon at 20:27:58 Sunday August 31 2003
Welcome to Div 3 Childs View and get off your cloud.

A Childs View at 19:41:15 Sunday August 31 2003
Wasn't yesterday enthralling - yawn yawn 451 tactics and backs to the wall once we scored. We were at home to Doncaster weren't we???? We decried Atkins for such negative tactics and Fenwick got sacked after 7 games for playing that way. The ends don't always justify the means, footy is about entertainment as well as winning and, facing facts, we have to admit we are a boring side to watch. The running to the corner against Darlo is a symbol of our style of play - get the 3 points at all costs and don't worry about the entertainment side of the game. I nearly fell asleep yesterday. Poor old Smithy must be very frustrated playing up there on his own having to do the target man role which, even when he wins it, inevitably goes back to the opposition because there's no one partnering him. Dudders and Low are doing ok but they are really wide midfield players rather than supporting strikers. We are winning games, just, but that's because we have some decent players who can convert the odd chance in a scrappy game. We've also got an excellent defence (apart from Clark who looks decidedly average) and for this I do give Wilko some credit. What we haven't shown yet is team pattern, adventure, excitement and good passing creativity to make us a team which is greater than the sum of the individual parts. I hope it comes but I think any ambition we have for free flowing quality attacking football is some way off. For me it's not always about winning 1-0, I'd rather see us play attacking football and win 4-3 like Swansea are doing - now that's entertainment!! I'm bound to get slagged for this but couldn't care less, I'm not convinced by Wilko and am yearning for something better to watch on my weekends.

FAO cliches are us at 15:39:11 at 19:29:11 Sunday August 31 2003
Clutching at straws now mate! Three wins in a row and now it's his interview technique! You sorry person.

Steve at 19:17:20 Sunday August 31 2003
I was just reading that posting from And Another Thursday 16:15:57 and I was thinking, 'This is good stuff! Really well written'. Then I realised it was me. Wow!!

village boy at 17:40:30 Sunday August 31 2003
I see it only take a win for you to come out of your cover Badger,but no doubt it won't be long before your back in hibernation again.

err. at 17:21:21 Sunday August 31 2003
well said middlebill. Puzzled Dan. nobody minds an alternative view, confrontational or not, but realslimartin only ever comes on to have a dig at Wilko and remind us (boring) of his manager stats. And yet when things start to turn around where is he? I dont mind him having a different view, I just think he should be a little less selective as to when he posts. Tag is getting slightly better but again he always has to add in a "but" and take a swipe at Wilko. I have the right to disagree with rsm and tag as you would say puzzled Dan "seems if you say anything remotely confrontational or challenging of the usual Wilko bashing that u get here ur met with nothing but a torrent of rudeness." as in Stutter Stutter's remarks when he says " either develop your own point of view and stop wingeing about other comments or fuck off." Charmed I'm sure

Middlebill at 16:41:06 Sunday August 31 2003
Listen, I have some of the same reservations about our management team as a lot of you but what I don't think is fair is how many of you blame Wilkinson when things go wrong, but say it is in spite of Wilkinson when things go right! I thought we were slow making substitutions yesterday. I thought Richards should have played as it was when he was playing we were creating the chances, and I didn't like the way that after we scored yesterday after depriving Doncaster of a single scoring chance for the first 75 minutes, we then sat back and let them dominate the final 15 creating several good opportunities. However, we are now in 5th place despite not having "gelled" as yet, are still looking to strengthen and have recorded three wins on the trot without conceding a goal. If the two early defeats were down to Wilkinson then so are the last three victories. Four points from the next two difficult looking away trips would surely confirm the bookies feeling that we are one of the favourites for this division.

The Drilling Cobbler at 15:46:59 Sunday August 31 2003
A pretty ordinary performance yesterday but a great result. 20minutes before we scored I was hoping that Wilko would do a double/treble substitution - my thoughts were withdrawing 2 of the 3 strikers and replacing them with Youngs and Richards, and bringing on Burgess for Harsley. The team had run out of ideas and although no one was particularly having a bad game it needed freshening up. Still, no changes were made and up pops Dudds tp score the winning goal with our only chance in the last 1/2 hour followed by a 15minute period of 'defending like your father'! For some reason Harsley, Trollope and Hargrieves do not work as a midfield unit, last season provides plenty of evidence. Is it a coincidence that in the one game they are reunited we creatived the least amount of chances yet? 3 consecutive wins and 3 clean sheets is excellent and provides a platform to build on. Looking forward to Friday nights trip to Cheltenham when hopefully we can make it 4 from 4!

Uncle Quentin at 15:45:54 Sunday August 31 2003
Anyone know anything about this Brain Cole guy we've got on trial? (see teletext p473)

cliches are us at 15:39:11 Sunday August 31 2003
did anyone else notice how many times wilko said "at the end of the day" during his post match interview on radio npton.

Ralph2 at 14:52:32 Sunday August 31 2003
FAO Hotel ender.Thanks for the offer, I may well take you up on it. I'll give you a ring mid week if thats OK.

Trust Travel Info.. at 14:28:02 Sunday August 31 2003
Cheltenham Friday 5th September (7.45 kick off) Weston Favell 4.45pm, The County Tavern, County Ground 4.55pm Sixfields (behind South Stand) at 5.15pm Fares are £8.00 and £6.00 concessionsPlease contact Jim on 01327 312701 or Trina / Vince on 01604 499534 Please phone before 9:30pm

Anon at 14:16:43 Sunday August 31 2003
anyone know what ime the trust tavel coach leaves for chelts and how much it is?

Reality cheque at 14:09:07 Sunday August 31 2003
I'm puzzled by puzzled Dan, Sammo is playing for his place, that's what having a squad is all about, Hargreaves is also battling for his place, and with Youngs nearing fitness, I dare say Low's place is in danger unless he can find his shooting boots. What we have now is Wilko's doing, and I feel any judgement should be after 10 games, although he's not making too bad a job of it so far. Look on the bright side, we could have someone like Peter Taylor in charge who would buy in Akinbiyi for several million. The set up we now have appears to be level headed and business like. The weak link with the club is the support (or lack of it) from people who are not prepared to give the manager his chance.

Puzzle Dan at 13:17:54 Sunday August 31 2003
smiling shoemaker, got 2 dispute the fact that it is Wilkinson that is turning it around. great that we r at the right end of the table but it's all about the cardozas & the money. don't kid yourself. the revolution is coming from the board room. we r getting there dispite the people who r leading the players. crazy tactics & decision making which would cost us in a higher division we r getting away with in this. dudfield showed yesterday for example that his position is not on the left but up front. smithy looks like he is not being played correctly and we accidentally get sammo back by chance through injury to other players and look what happened. he was top man. next two games should be interesting with cheltenham and huddersfield awaiting. that should prove a real test of where we are.

Puzzled Dan at 13:07:56 Sunday August 31 2003
in hiding, people haven't gone to ground, pathetic person. they rprobably fed up with the amount of abuse that is thrown all over theplace threw comments such as urs. one reason why i signed off for a while. seems if you say anyting remotely confrontational or challenging of the usual sycophantic ass licking that u get here ur met with nothing but a torrent of rudeness. we r fifth after FIVE games & so we should b with the talent we now have at our disposal base on the money we now have. lets not get it out of proportion in what is, lets face it Division 3. Tag was right in what he said about five wins does not make Wilkinson's appointment anything other than a very odd one. that's my view, love it or hate it. Hope that our strikers start taking their chances. Martin Smith seems like he is playing within himself. but its our reliable defence that is keeping us in it and as Tag points out, it's mainly from the old school, the pre money days. irony. anyway up the Cardozas all power 2 their financial elbow.

Shit Site no Fans at 13:06:54 Sunday August 31 2003
Worst footy site in the league, its a disgrace. The admin should sort it out or closse it

Smilingshoemaker at 13:05:39 Sunday August 31 2003
Fair post & reasonable points raised by Tag - remember this is a guy who generally supported SlimMartin to the letter pre season so he's not going to turn on his head and start saying the opposite - result wise early days & Wilko seems be turning it around but there's still plenty to do as I'm sure anyone who has been to the games will admitt.

Anon at 12:54:07 Sunday August 31 2003
Anon... learn to REID. Sorry read. It's Sammo that was short of pace. Dehr!

stutter stutter at 12:52:04 Sunday August 31 2003
err.at. give it a rest mate. if your head was not so squarely stuck up your ass you might actually find that people have the right to have different views from your own. i for one thought it was a constructive view but then that's my opinion. either develop your own point of you and stop wingeing about other comments or fuck off.

In hiding? at 12:37:16 Sunday August 31 2003
See realslimartin's gone to ground.

Uncle Quentin at 12:34:37 Sunday August 31 2003
How many times does it have to be said Tag? Harsley winning all the awards for best player LAST SEASON, means exactly that - he was the best player in a very poor team last season! We've signed 12 players since then incase you hadn't noticed? In my opinion he still has a role to play in the squad but not in the 1st XI when the rest of the midfield are fit. If we recieve a cash bid for him (like the rumored £75k from Swindon) I reckon we should take it.

Middlebill at 12:32:55 Sunday August 31 2003
It is weird though. Personally I liked what I saw against Torquay, and although I was not at York, I'm told we created an awful lot of chances. Since which time, the chances and the entertainment seem to have dried up, but of course we're winning. Be nice to have the best of both worlds but for now, our climb up the table will do for me.

Anon at 12:19:02 Sunday August 31 2003
Tag - Reid short on pace???!!! You must be on another planet mate.

Reality cheque at 12:07:38 Sunday August 31 2003
Lets get yesterdays game into perspective. We were playing a conference side with a very average journeyman centre forward. We played with the heart of last seasons relegated side. The difference in class between Wilmott and Sammo was plain to see. Wilmott kills the ball and passes out of defence, Sammo headed the ball into the midfield for Harsley and Hargreaves to huff and puff to try to regain possession. The creative element of Reeve recieving the ball from the defence and linking to the forward line was so evidently missing, instead resorting to hopefull balls rather than passing to feet. Trollope, who has flourished in our passing style, had a relatively quiet game, due to the lack of passing going on. Hargreaves habit of drifting into the middle left Clark exposed on several occaisions, with Reid covering for him, leaving gaps in the middle which would have been exploited by someone better than Fortune-West. My man of the match was Chambers again. In all it was good to grind out a win, but I believe with Wilmott and Reeve in the side (for Sammo and Harsley) we could have run rings around Doncaster.

err... at 12:01:48 Sunday August 31 2003
err... never mind "I for one" Tag, soon you will be the only one.We are 5th in the league and all you can say is "a tad lucky" and your "Some of us have been crying out for Mr Harsley and it seems someone is at last listening" quote is a joke, Whilst I rate him highly,he was lost in yesterdays game. You then lift your miserable existence to new levels with "Sammo and Reid, who were, lets face it short last season, look good in this game against weaker opposition, but that was perhaps predictable" Well thanks for that!! and then the predictable dig at Wilko "Wilko should have freshened it up to try and get some impetus. I thought we were in big trouble when one shot hit the post and the rebound was cleared off the line." and that final insult "I for one will remain unconvinced of Wilks credentials for the job long term." Well bully for you mate, but it would have been a lot better if you had just said well done lads, great result and well done Wilko on winning 3 in 3, but err.. I guess thats beyond you?

steve2 at 11:50:06 Sunday August 31 2003
Tag - what a load of hypocritical tosh. Explain what you are saying. And by the way Harsley was again the worst player on our side - no disrepect to him but he just isnt good enough for us any more.

Tag at 11:40:29 Sunday August 31 2003
A great win for us, if a tad lucky and not always unconvincing. Proof that you don't need to get rid of all the former team to get success. Some of us have been crying out for Mr Harsley and it seems someone is at last listening. He was not player of the season for nothing and while he was not at his best by a long way it was good to see him try and gain some match fitness. Sammo was awesome and man of the match by a long way not just defensively but up front too. Had Fortune-West in his pocket. He may not have been always the leader that you would think last season. When the going gets tough he doesn't often inspire, but when we are on the up he is totally awesome and he eats sleeps and breathes the club. It was his aeriel danger that basically gifted Lawrie Dudfield the goal after it looked to be honest that 0-0 was goingto be the result. Good to see one of our strikers actually netting one. Then there was 'where's yer caravan' Hargreaves who I thought was on great form too and another of the old school. Think all the talk about Steve Howard inspired Duds, but lets hope we see that consistently in the right position and not wide as we have seen him. A bit like playing Harry Kewell at right wing. DOH! Thank god for a strong defence. Sammo and Reid, who were, lets face it short last season, look good in this game against weaker opposition, but that was perhaps predictable. Sammo's lack of pace last season was exposed in the Second but here he can do a great job for us. In the last 15 minutes it was heart in mouth time and our defence was crucial, although we seemed to get deeper and deeper by now and Wilko should have freshened it up to try and get some impetus. I thought we were in big trouble when one shot hit the post and the rebound was cleared off the line. Three points thank you very much and for the likes of err..at, you will find that three victories in five does not make a summer or indeed a future. There is a lot of work still to be done to convince and I for one will remain unconvinced of Wilks credentials for the job long term. So stop the childish nonsense.

Old NTFC at 11:28:19 Sunday August 31 2003
I can't believe this!!!! Cheerful banter with opposing supporters, bah what happened to the good old days? Belle Vue that dump the last time I went there Jim Hall scored.

Middlebill at 11:11:20 Sunday August 31 2003
You could be right about Sammo, but don't forget we still have Westwood to come in at some stage. Surely Chambers is playing well enough to hold on to his place, so where will Westwood fit in?

Anon at 10:26:39 Sunday August 31 2003
Wilko says he wants to play Wilmott in adefensive midfield role. Maybe the answer is on current form in front of our eyes. Sammo has been a tower of strength in the games has has played and can still do it at this level, especially with the outstanding Reid covering him.

Hotel Ender at 09:33:12 Sunday August 31 2003
fao Ralph2: You going to Cheltenham mate? I'll be driving down that afternoon if you want to share petrol costs?

NetLord at 09:02:05 Sunday August 31 2003
Congratulations on the slowest loading board on the net.

GEE at 08:11:08 Sunday August 31 2003
We have the best defensive record in all 3 divs (along with 2 div 1 sides) are up to 5th just 3 points off top spot. I heard 2 blokes moaning on there way out the ground about the game and Wilko saying that they would never let him spen THEIR money. Some people havent a clue, do they honestly expect us never to have to fight and grind out a result against teams? I honestly believe we have some of the most fickle and stupid fans in the country. Trollope misplaced a pass in the second half and a bloke near me called "get him off" can you believe that? The same bloke was sex weeing his pants when Trollope put Lowe through with a lovely outside-of-the-foot pass in the first half. Short fecking memories.

Could have come a cropper but didn't at 08:07:06 Sunday August 31 2003
The reason the midfield was hard pressed all game yesterday was because we only had 3 against their 4.

Pihuan at 07:13:56 Sunday August 31 2003
Another good win, ground out against a hard Donny side who will probably do well this season. I was wondering how on earth we were going to score when we did, a great shot from Dudders tipped over, Sammo well up for the corner nodding on to Dudders for a goal that will do him a world of good. Defence held firm, Reid outstanding but felt that the midfield was dominated by Donny, and yet again Oh for a centre forward. The ball was pumped upfield a lot and Smith, class player though he is , simply isn't equipped for this style and only won one header all afternoon. Fact that we were in for Big Stevie I think shows the management think this too, so hopefully someone will be in soon. 3 straight wins and clean sheets can't be all luck; I don't think they are playing that well as yet and that there is a lot more to come.

nsb at 00:57:31 Sunday August 31 2003
a few things to come out this match (other than 3 points obviously) first is that low should shoot straight away and not try to walk the ball into the bloody net! second is that sammo should play every game this season!!!!

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!! at 23:30:59 Saturday August 30 2003
That's 24 hours with no soddin pictures posted

BIG at 23:22:49 Saturday August 30 2003
LH BE AWARE ?

Kettering town boy at 23:22:22 Saturday August 30 2003
We win again. Second team in Northants a-what! The future is bright - its RED and WHITE!! Well Done you cobblers boys. Direones are shiping lots of goals.

Badger at 23:12:47 Saturday August 30 2003
Where's all the whingers gone then......... where's all them dire-one's kids gone........Village boy....see you at school on Wednesday...don't be late for your first day back at school..... I can't wait to give you kids a good micky take. ONE TEAM IN NORTHANTS. The Future Is bright - Its Claret And White!!

Badger at 22:47:53 Saturday August 30 2003
Couldn't get to the game today......good win boys.....good day all round....sh?tboro' lost.....dire-ones lost.....Cobbs 5th now. No goals against us again....can't be bad. Wilko's record getting better week by week...........Away the COBBS

oldbrook at 22:30:07 Saturday August 30 2003
there was never 4,900 there. it was probably 5,900. they just cant count! what where the stewards up to in the north stand??

steve2 at 20:19:20 Saturday August 30 2003
Wilko another view - nice to see finally someone making some sense. Wilko got the players in - nobody else. The Cardozas deserve massive credit for backing us but Wilko looks like he is coming up with the goods and all credit to him. Lets not forget Hilly either but he was Wilko's choice as well. 9 points out of 9 - enjoy the moment while it lasts and lets not forget the future is bright - its claret and white!!

one eigth at 20:07:54 Saturday August 30 2003
actually around one eigth of the season has gone by already

Anon at 19:52:09 Saturday August 30 2003
its early days

err... at 19:42:20 Saturday August 30 2003
err.. realslimartin, where is Wilko now in your "table of worst Cobblers managers? come on let us know, after all you are only too quick to put up results from donkeys years ago so I can't see why you shouldn't update us when the results are fresh. Is that now played 5 won 3 lost 2?. Is it not goals for 4 against 2?. are we not 5th in the League? Oh and don't forget the Norwich cup win. I think it may be time for you and tag to share a slice of humble pie me old china.

Pete at 19:06:33 Saturday August 30 2003
Great to see you back Donny. Glad we didn't have to have Dagenham and Redbridge. How can a team be called that?

drfc at 17:37:59 Saturday August 30 2003
Im gutted but were sixth so cant be to upset.Were back in the league and contary to most journos predictions we dont look to out of place.Its great to be back and were loveing it.Weve hade to bite many bullets in recent years.Good luck and see you all at belle vue

Anon at 17:24:31 Saturday August 30 2003
I had something to say. I forgot. At least we won.

Ralph2 at 17:16:37 Saturday August 30 2003
DRFC, I think that was a very good win for us which I hope you take as a compliment. So for us to defend so solidly and still manage to create a lot of chances the other end and put one of them away is very pleasing. I don't think you will have any trouble staying in this division if not close in on the play-offs. Well done and good luck for the rest of the season.

drfc at 17:11:50 Saturday August 30 2003
Our first defeat,but we didnt do bad by the sounds of it.We were joint favourites for relegation.

Ralph2 at 17:08:43 Saturday August 30 2003
5th tonight after 5 games, luvly.

Ralph2 at 17:06:33 Saturday August 30 2003
Maybe they meant 5933, did it look as empty as 4933?

Attendance at 17:03:45 Saturday August 30 2003
Odd. I bought a ticket Thursday lunchtime and 5086 had been sold. By afternoon when my brother bought one it wa 5500. Is there a fiddle going on?

Deepcut Cobbler at 16:59:19 Saturday August 30 2003
That will do for me, well done Cobblers. Well done to the midfielders because with the amount of chances provided for Josh Low and Martin Smith had I am waiting for them to find their scoring boots because someone will suffer. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Inside Right at 16:58:43 Saturday August 30 2003
Well done again lads. It was always going to be a difficult game and another clean sheet! Plus direones have just lost (he,he,he)

Terry Hawes at 16:57:54 Saturday August 30 2003
Good win. Keep it up boys!! UP THE COBBLERS!!

Ralph2 at 16:51:49 Saturday August 30 2003
Well done lads, a very good hard fought win. Best defensive record in the division and this win shows why.

Anon at 16:48:59 Saturday August 30 2003
Well played Dudders.

Anon at 16:46:38 Saturday August 30 2003
Lincoln beating York 3-0.

Anon at 16:45:06 Saturday August 30 2003
Well played Smudger.

Anon at 16:44:47 Saturday August 30 2003
Rushden just equalised.

Anon at 16:44:03 Saturday August 30 2003
Donny's 9th corner. Aaaaaarrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

Anon at 16:43:22 Saturday August 30 2003
unlucky Josh, keep plugging away mate.

Anon at 16:40:42 Saturday August 30 2003
Good defending lads, keep it up.

Anon at 16:39:42 Saturday August 30 2003
Come on lads, lets break up field I don't like this pressure. PHEW!

Anon at 16:38:25 Saturday August 30 2003
Take it into the corners,LOL, I like it.

Anon at 16:37:47 Saturday August 30 2003
Rushden 2-1 down.

Anon at 16:37:11 Saturday August 30 2003
Take it into the corners lads

Anon at 16:35:18 Saturday August 30 2003
1-0. Now stay solid and hold them out.

Anon at 16:34:34 Saturday August 30 2003
Yeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!! Go on Dudders.

Anon at 16:21:48 Saturday August 30 2003
Pish losing 2-0. Notts County continue there impressive form losing 1-0 at Barnsley.

Deepcut Cobbler at 16:14:57 Saturday August 30 2003
Attendance 4933 with 960 Donny Fans? Where is everyone? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Anon at 16:13:30 Saturday August 30 2003
Did he say 4933? Thats worse than Rushden.

Anon at 16:09:54 Saturday August 30 2003
Come on Josh, take one of these chances matey.

Deepcut Cobbler at 15:56:10 Saturday August 30 2003
I finally got onto Cobblers World just in time for half time. Great.. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Anon at 15:49:18 Saturday August 30 2003
0-0 half time, sounds pretty dull or maybe thats just Gareth. Should give Sammo a chance to get a stitch and bandaged up. Leo Fortune- west strikes again.

Anon at 15:43:59 Saturday August 30 2003
Gulp! Cheltenham 4-1 up at Orient. Don't we play them next friday?

Anon at 15:42:21 Saturday August 30 2003
Luke Beckett puts Stockport 1-0 up at Pish.

Anon at 15:41:35 Saturday August 30 2003
diamonds 1-1.

Anon at 15:37:03 Saturday August 30 2003
Stampy scores again.

Deepcut Cobbler at 15:35:31 Saturday August 30 2003
Anybody else having difficulty getting onto Cobblers World? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Anon at 15:26:49 Saturday August 30 2003
Big Stevie gets his second of the afternoon.

Anon at 15:13:51 Saturday August 30 2003
Rushden bod sent off, Oldham 1-0 up.

Anon at 15:10:46 Saturday August 30 2003
stevie Howard puts Luton 1-0 up.

Wilko another view at 12:56:41 Saturday August 30 2003
Have any of you ever stopped to consider how the present squad was constucted? Its easy to say well its all about money and now we have the Cadozas cash we can buy who we want. But when you look deeper, with the exception of Lowe we have not paid out big bucks and a lot of our summer signings came on frees. That is not to say that the availability of cash is not welcome and David Cardoza is doing a good job of turning around the club off the pitch. But the players who Wilko has signed were scouted, spoken to, convinced and will be developed by the man himself, and he is not being given enough credit for the work he has put into constructing such a side. Wilko has a knack of recognising young talent, if you want proof then watch Sky tommorrow (Arsenal V Man City)when he explains why he gave an 18 year old keeper called David Seaman his league debut. He is also a man who knows what he is good at and what he is not, which is why he brought Richard Hill in to assist. And what does he get for all of those years of expieriance? dumb arsed comments from the like of realslimartin and Tag et al. Well let me break a mould here. Martin Wilkinson has all the makings of a brilliant manager, his past at clubs like Carlisle who were left for dead by Knighton is not worthy of even looking at. Given the right break he was always going to prove himself and I for one am glad he is being given that break by the Cobblers. At 5pm tonight when we have another 3 points on the board then perhaps more people will start to realise what we have got and stop whining on like spoilt brats about wanting more and more. If I remember right these were the same people who were whing about the club going down the pan but sitting on their arses having a dig at anyone who was doing anything about it (that last rant by the way includes Ted, who thank god has now stopped his whinging, particularly about the Trust) So stop the whinging and get behind the team. Heres to Wilko and his first manager of the month award which will not be far away.

Ted at 12:24:07 Saturday August 30 2003
Well here come Doncaster. I have to say three points must be in the bag. Despite the likes of Tag and all the other wingeing gut buckets, we are in safe hands and we must look to the future with confidence. Not like these moaning nobodies who haven't got a clue about what we have here. Martin Wilkinson is good enough to manage a Premieship club now. That may shock a few people but I really believe that he has the experience and the know how to take on a side like Bolton or maybe even give Sir Alex a run for his money. Look at his recent record two wins in two games, identical to the Premiership champions and the runners up. He may not have the practical European experience that the likes of Sir Alex and Monsieur Wenger have but I am told that he has won the Champions League three times in succession while in charge of Juventus in the football management simulation Championship Manager. He has to be given a chance and I for one am glad he has been given that chance to show what he is capable of. One day the moaners will be moaning on the other side of their face when we have won the Premiership and the Champions League. May sound like a pipe dream, but i know what i am talking about, he has just not been given the chance. Those that spout those spurious statistical damned lies that he has just won 25 out of the 97games he has been in charge of clubs in the Football League are not seeing the bigger picture. Or they are and it's the Moaner Lisa. Ha ha ha.

Anon at 12:12:57 Saturday August 30 2003
Tag at 12:07:19 : Try getting a penis enlarger. Maybe then you will feel better about yourself you saddo.

Puzzled Dan at 12:11:18 Saturday August 30 2003
for the attention of waugh, fact check, Wilko has never won a league in his life ever otherwise some may be singing a different tune. U canot breathe the words Wilkio and Cloughty in the same sentence. They r poles apart in style, talent and skill. One has an exemplary record the other hasn't. R u saying the glory days r here with five wins in 19 games for us. I take a more extreme view that even slimmartin. Which i hope doesn't expose me 2 the kind of infantile name calling nonsense I have been reading on Cobblers Comments over the last few weeks. Even if wilko gets us up it will be despite him rather than because of him. Credit should go to the Cardozas 4 bringing in something we have been short of & that's cash. If we go up it will be the money that has done it not the managerial's management style which is eccentric at its worst. There r many who r just waiting for a few slip ups to get on the bandwagon at least some on here stick to their first instincts which I think happen to be right. Wilko is not the future but lets we go up. Come on you Cobblers.

Tag at 12:07:19 Saturday August 30 2003
Tag at 09:53:44 wasn't me. I always moan about Wilkinson in my posts.

pete hendridge at 10:38:35 Saturday August 30 2003
Anon at 09:39:10 Saturday August 30 2003 r u a fireman then............so there

LH at 10:03:02 Saturday August 30 2003
Hi Rob and Ted, I know how you both feel, for we are one and the same. Let's start a support group.

Rob at 10:01:05 Saturday August 30 2003
That's funny, Ted. I have that same impediment. Maybe we can get together and run away from this cruel heartless world.

Ted at 10:00:25 Saturday August 30 2003
I am an arsehole, I admit it. I cannot help myself. It's what I use to speak out of simply because I was born with an arse for a head. It's an impediment i have had since birth. My face is down below instead of my arse and attracting women is becoming a bummer!

Tag at 09:53:44 Saturday August 30 2003
What I am saying badly is that the stuff said on Monday was someone else pretending to be me, Rob, Ted or the other psuedonyms.

Tag at 09:52:46 Saturday August 30 2003
All the stuff that was said on Monday, just seen. Childish nonsense. Obviously when argument fails the likes of Rob, Ted et all basically the same person resort to being childish beyond belief. If you have something to say guys try and use rational reasoned argument not pathetic playground tricks. Saddoes.

Tag at 09:49:22 Saturday August 30 2003
Oh and Rob, you can stop being childish and coming on as me, IMPOSTER!

Tag at 09:47:06 Saturday August 30 2003
Middlebill, good point. But without our new owners we would be in exactly the same boat. Up the creek without a paddle... AND with big contracts to pay out on. Same for Chelsea, except being in the Prem, they stand more chance of handling it. Lets hope that the Cardozas don't quit on us before Wilko does. And Rob... read my lips: YOU WON'T BE MISSED!.

Middlebill at 09:45:27 Saturday August 30 2003
Looking forward to todays game. Big, big match. At present our record is so so, not brilliant but not bad. A win today and we've made a good start, a defeat and the critics will be out in force. I've got a feeling we're going to click soon, just hope it comes today. Up the Cobblers!

Anon at 09:39:10 Saturday August 30 2003
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn!

pete hendridge at 09:25:39 Saturday August 30 2003
Is that the time,damn i've go to got to work cos i'm a fireman........so there

pete hendridge at 09:23:15 Saturday August 30 2003
Nosey Parker at 23:24:46 Friday August 29 2003,r u a fireman cos you sound like your having fun..............so there

Anon at 08:50:13 Saturday August 30 2003
no, but at least it isn't overrun by neanderthals!!

Hotel Ender at 08:28:29 Saturday August 30 2003
nosey p - I think you'll find there are no fixtures because they are Copyright of the Football League and they charge a small fortune to let people show them all.

Pedant at 23:47:46 Friday August 29 2003
there is a members only section called cc2 - it's not a big laugh

Nosey Parker at 23:24:46 Friday August 29 2003
This site has gone so shit in the past few weeks, why you bother Ray is beyond me. If I was you I would call it a day and open up a memebrs only section. their is no constuctive debate on here at all and these stupid pictures cap it off. Also why are their no fixtures?

Anon at 23:02:19 Friday August 29 2003
Thank f*ck the kids go back to school next week

Bexxy in a bikini! at 21:01:03 Friday August 29 2003
Well, you asked for it, so youre gonna get it!!!! >img src="http://www.nkwap.com/systemdata/background/91778.jpg"

Pawel Abbott at 16:40:40 Friday August 29 2003
Is more 6ft 2ins than 5ft 7ins according to the Bury fans who rate him very highly as a player.

Ade at 16:28:43 Friday August 29 2003
Heavily strapped Luke Chambers!!!.....maybe they just mummified him in toilet roll cos he's the new kid. They are funny like that footballers

FAO Bexxy at 16:27:34 Friday August 29 2003
Have another go at posting that bikini photo....

Marco at 16:18:46 Friday August 29 2003
Size 38 shorts, does my bum look big in this ?

LH at 16:09:07 Friday August 29 2003
Spotted @ Sixfields , heavily strapped Luke Chambers . Big doubt for tomorrow.

Matt Scott at 15:50:30 Friday August 29 2003
Guess the price of 2 cans of Carling, a Bovril and one Sausage roll?

Does my bum look big in this??? at 14:41:31 Friday August 29 2003
Donny's secret weapon? at 14:29:01 Friday August 29 2003
From the Doncaster Rovers Website - Streetwise are supplying Rovers with special socks that only Rovers and David Beckham use. They are specially made to breath and stretch to each players leg.

Fortune-West at 13:46:22 Friday August 29 2003
He`ll play, its kidology!!!

simonN.T,F.C at 12:50:49 Friday August 29 2003
just been on doncaster web site, fortune west doubtfull for tomorrows game,good news eh! come on the town, see you in the lower west stand

Pawel Abbot's Mum at 12:41:01 Friday August 29 2003
Get off that chair !!

Anon at 12:40:31 Friday August 29 2003
and rising

Pawel Abbott at 12:38:26 Friday August 29 2003
Im actually 6'2"...

Pawel Abbott at 11:51:00 Friday August 29 2003
Real name: Pawel Abbott Height: 5.07 Weight: 11.05 Date of birth: 05-05-1982 Place of birth: York Position: Forward Nationality: Poland

Anon at 11:48:47 Friday August 29 2003
Disappointing about Howard but I wouldn't rule him out for a return before too long. Luton have big financial troubles. Let's not forget we have Youngs available.

Anon at 11:42:21 Friday August 29 2003
Bearing in mind that Howard could have walked away on a Bosman a few weeks later we were lucky to get £50,000 for him, plus he was also offered much higher wages by Luton than NTFC could or would pay. Adcock and Barnes went to the Pooh because NTFC were in very deep pooh and couldn't afford their wages and Pooh were probably the only club would take them that the players were prepared to play for (not having to move house or travel a lot further etc.) Its a dog eat dog world out there but at least the club is now in a position where it is less likely that other clubs will take advantage of us.

towny at 11:41:53 Friday August 29 2003
The Pole Abbott is only 5"7' according to soccerbase and football squads.com ....another midget then!

United Front at 09:55:10 Friday August 29 2003
As I understand it, QPR pinched Tony Thorpe off Luton by going direct to the administrator and offering a nominal amount. Obviously this p**ed Newell off big time, but why couldn't we have done this with Howard? They pinched him off us in the first place, and as for NTFC doing the decent and above board thing, what about Adcock and Barnes to the Pooh?

Anon at 09:49:51 Friday August 29 2003
I'm not so sure Middlebill, I still think Uncle Max has more chinese crackers to pull out of the hat.

Junk Shop Man at 08:52:39 Friday August 29 2003
You're all wrong, tossers!!!And that includes our manager,Howard Wilkinson,the "thickies" friend. Abbott is 5' 10". I was with him last night playing Polish folk songs on my record player.

Vertically Challenged at 08:32:50 Friday August 29 2003
According to Martin Wilkinson Abbot is 6'2" not 5' 7": The Cobblers boss is keen to bring the former Town man back to Sixfields, but he also revealed that he has been contacted about, and is interested in taking a look at Preston's York-born Polish under-21 international striker Pawel Abbott. "He is 6ft 2in tall and has been on loan at Bury and they are now on about offloading him," said Wilkinson.

Middlebill at 07:41:34 Friday August 29 2003
I think Griggs is now disillusioned with the Diremoans. He had this great vision where he would produce a football club in Northants, plough millions into it, overshadow and ruin an existing league club then laugh out loud, all because we didn't want him. Sadly for him, like in many dreams when spite and vindictiveness are at the core, the reality proves to be of far less satisfaction. If anything, the Cobblers have come out better from all this then anyone could have imagined or hoped for. Only the local radio have featured the Diremoans to any extent. Nationally it has been the Cobblers who have made the bigger splash. As the season unfolds, I fully expect Max to become more and more disillusioned with the situation and without his support, well we all know what happens next. Still, they had their day in the sun and in such a short life, that's the best most of us can hope for. Up the Cobblers!

Pihuan at 06:51:03 Friday August 29 2003
So Big Steve isn't coming, apparently. Well done all the bullshitters who said it was a done deal. Pawel Abbott appeares to be 5ft7, so he's not going to be a centre forward whether or not he's a good player. Have heard a rumour that Stamp went so as to avoid paying more appearance related money to Scarborough. If he wasn't part of the plan I suppose that would make sense. Anyway, bring on Doncy, this season looks like being fun after all!

KettCobb at 23:33:13 Thursday August 28 2003
Shame Luton aint prepared to sell Howard BUT if we get Pawel Abbot off Preston then im led to believe he is a quality player and twice the player Howard is,so its not all bad! Hopefully if we can sign Abbot and Clarke then that should round off the squad nicely.

Midas.touch at 23:21:21 Thursday August 28 2003
I heard the other day that the reason Diremonds gates are so low is because Max sent the work to China and in doing so sacked half his Diremond supporters, since then many have vowed never to return to Nene Park again, but the thoughts of many, are that Max would rather lose 1500 supporters, in return for the millions of pounds extra that will be made from cheaper imports out of China.

Anon at 23:02:04 Thursday August 28 2003
Travis and Perkins advertising boards have been on show at Nene Park for years.

Kith & Kin at 22:26:27 Thursday August 28 2003
You lot stay away from Nene Park, or else!
Donny at 22:20:46 Thursday August 28 2003
I'm coming to watch my team on Saturday!
Lutterworth at 22:18:13 Thursday August 28 2003
Nice pic of Brian Talbot going to his job interview at Upton Park.....he's even got a little hammer ready to impress the West Ham board of directors.

Rushden Fan at 22:06:05 Thursday August 28 2003
He he he he he. I've pinched your cobblers hat!
COBBLERS BOOK at 21:46:19 Thursday August 28 2003
PUNK DAYS NORTHAMPTON at 21:43:40 Thursday August 28 2003
UNITED COUNTIES STRIKE at 21:41:54 Thursday August 28 2003
1988 at 21:40:48 Thursday August 28 2003
Bad Taste at 21:39:45 Thursday August 28 2003
Good taste shirt!! at 21:39:20 Thursday August 28 2003
Frankie Belfons new role at 21:38:28 Thursday August 28 2003
Who was the best Dr Who? at 21:37:38 Thursday August 28 2003
DONCASTER are on their WAY! at 21:37:06 Thursday August 28 2003
Tony Cs formative years at 21:36:11 Thursday August 28 2003
nsb at 20:35:18 Thursday August 28 2003
things went downhill for the mighty wilson when he got rid of his moustache!

Howard at 20:00:31 Thursday August 28 2003
Yes please

Somewhere in the darkest deepest forest.... at 19:58:05 Thursday August 28 2003
Live the 2 Rushden and Direones season ticket holders...
WHERE IS HE NOW??? at 19:34:38 Thursday August 28 2003
Cobbler on tour. at 19:24:37 Thursday August 28 2003
Towny,See you on saturday at the game.

Bexxy at 19:12:27 Thursday August 28 2003
Oh dear...didnt seem to work... Thats a relief then!

Bexxy at 19:11:42 Thursday August 28 2003
Thought you'd like to see me in a bikini..since im such a sl@g and all that! LOL!!!

pete hendridge at 18:55:11 Thursday August 28 2003
Why can't Howard be a fireman it's so unfair.ps i want to be a fireman so there..............

Badger at 18:40:11 Thursday August 28 2003
No panic at......Yeovil Town boss Gary Johnson will not be rushing into the transfer market, despite his side losing their last two games. ( COBBLERS ) away the lads ! Johnson has chosen to stay loyal to the players who clinched the Conference title last season and has added just Paul Terry, Jamie Gosling and Hugo Rodrigues to his squad so far, and sees no need to lose faith in them yet. "We have brought in two or three at the moment and they have six more games to prove themselves," he told the Western Daily Press. "We will assess the situation after ten games."

Badger at 18:34:05 Thursday August 28 2003
Steve H not coming.....thats a blow....never mind.

Westander at 18:28:20 Thursday August 28 2003
Thanks Hotel Ender but I can't see anything on my PC. What heading is it under?

Hotel Ender at 18:13:54 Thursday August 28 2003
fao Weststander - its under "Latest News From Sixfields"

Anon at 17:30:00 Thursday August 28 2003
Where are the Yeovil goals on Cobbler's World ?

Westander at 17:16:32 Thursday August 28 2003
Nothing on the Offal Site that I can see. Where is it?

Hotel Ender at 17:05:15 Thursday August 28 2003
official site says Howard not leaving Luton so Wilkinson says "that's the end of the matter"

Anon at 16:45:43 Thursday August 28 2003
Luton have rejected a £100K offer from Sheff Wed so hardly likely that Howard has been allowed to talk to them.

Don't Worry Folks at 16:23:47 Thursday August 28 2003
The children are back where they belong next week

A blast from now at 16:17:40 Thursday August 28 2003
More great Cobblers photos pleaseeeeeeeee

And another! at 16:15:57 Thursday August 28 2003
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Steve at 22:22:48 Saturday May 6 2000 One or two statistics - We won more games than anyone else. We were only 4 points off top spot! When you consider the horrendous start we had under Atkins, I find it truly amazing. One or two thoughts on the amazing achievement of our club. Time and again in football, you see the difference a change of manager can make. So many times, a struggling team change the manager and the effect is instantaneous. I've been following football since the early sixties and I've seen it time and again. The clever trick is in the timing of the change. Hindsight is easy and maybe the board should have done it 10 matches before the end of last season, but you have to consider that Atkins had taken us to Wembley in 2 successive seasons. To ditch him at the first sign of trouble would have been tough, possibly the right thing to do, but still tough. However, their timing this season was immaculate - a clean break as soon as it was obvious that things weren't going our way. I read an interview with Deadly Doug Ellis the other day. He is notorious for kicking out managers, but he's usually been proved right in the end. Under Atkinson, Villa were struggling near the foot of the premiership. Out went Atkinson, in came Brian Little, and he turned things round instantly. The moment he's lost it, out he went (prematurely some thought) and in came John Gregory. Ellis was asked why he didn't sack Gregory in the autumn when things were going badly, and he replied that it was because Gregory obviously still had the backing of the players. He said that the time to sack the manager is when the players are no longer playing for him. This brings me to Kevin Wilson and why he will make a success of management wherever he goes. He has the knack of man management. He seems to know when to give the players a kick up the backside and when to put the proverbial arm around them. This is no easy thing. It requires intelligence and sensitivity. It doesn't just apply to footballers, but in my different workplaces. What motivates people is complex. Money is part of it, but a major factor is the desire to work FOR someone. Kevin Wilson obviously inspires the players to play for him. That's his secret. Atkins never had it. He only knows one way. If a player is truggling, give him a bollocking. If that doesn't work, give him a bigger one. Atkins may be sitting at home thinking 'Ah Kev, you luicky so-and-so. You got promotion with my team.' But it' like horse racing or motor racing. You can have the best car or the fittest horse in the world, but if the driver or jockey are no good, you won't win. Yes - Kevin Wilson inherited a good side, but never forget. They played and they won for Kevin Wilson. Well done the players! Well done the board! But most of all, well done and thank you - KEVIN WILSON!<<<<<<<<< (Felt like a bit of nostalgia!)

A BLAST FROM THE PAST! at 15:56:44 Thursday August 28 2003
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rob Hayden at 8:3:9 Monday December 2 96 It's Monday. It's eight am, I'm half asleep and we lost to Darlington on Saturday, while the Posh knocked in 6. Life doesn't get much better than this... <<<<<<<<<<< )

David Soul at 15:53:54 Thursday August 28 2003
Happy 59th from the Spion Kop

Ralph2 at 15:20:31 Thursday August 28 2003
FAO Robber Barron. Was that directed at me from you John. If so get a sense of humour pal.

OLD STRATFORD COBBLER at 14:54:06 Thursday August 28 2003
but I have a copy of Frank Grandes Cigar box

Matt Scott at 14:45:42 Thursday August 28 2003
Well Wilko....yes or no?

Junk Shop Man at 14:38:24 Thursday August 28 2003
12:43:10 posting - what is this eBay thing? Is it any good? I am prepared to pay £100.00 for that Cobblers book.

Sheff Tony at 14:38:00 Thursday August 28 2003
Howard is to travel up to Sheff tomorrow for talks

News Watch at 14:33:32 Thursday August 28 2003
Cobblers are eying up a 6'8" Yeovil striker that the Sammo tamed

Anon at 14:08:09 Thursday August 28 2003
Any news on the Howard front? If we can get a top striker to play in fornt of Smith, and with Dudfield and Low on the wings, we will create and score so many more chances. We seem to be a tad negative so far, scored 4 conceaded 2 in 5 games! And as for Oli Burgess running the ball into the corner when we had a 3 on 1 break against Darlington....NEGATIVE!!

CFC at 13:58:57 Thursday August 28 2003
ERRRR

Gower Boys at 13:34:40 Thursday August 28 2003
We are nice boys

Inbreds at 13:15:03 Thursday August 28 2003
Oh no a late kick off against any of the Welsh inbreds means that they will be drinking all day and probably Saturday night in town and causing trouble, a bigger bunch of rascists nazis you will ever find, there will be loads turn up without tickets

New signing at 13:12:54 Thursday August 28 2003
Anon at 13:11:12 Thursday August 28 2003
So Sky sports are to visit us for the Swansea game and so its been put back to Sunday 16 November at 4.3o. Does that mean with the knowledge of TV income we can up any bids for players?

EBay at 12:47:42 Thursday August 28 2003
3.75 hours to go in the bidding

currently for sale on EBay!!! at 12:43:10 Thursday August 28 2003
Anon at 12:35:15 Thursday August 28 2003
Hah! another brain cell...
Anon at 12:22:47 Thursday August 28 2003
i have a feeling we will loose out to sheffield wednesday on this one, dont ask me why, can just feel it in me bones!!!

Anon - my one brain cell at 12:13:55 Thursday August 28 2003
Anon - my one brain cell at 12:13:54 Thursday August 28 2003
Anon at 12:08:06 Thursday August 28 2003
Mystic~Meg at 11:56:39 Thursday August 28 2003
For the statto's amongst you (or should that be saddo's,like myself!), the last time NTFC were live on Sky Sports was also against Swansea City FC and was in our last promotion season of 99/00!! (lets hope the result goes in our favour this time!) Watch this space folks!!!

LH at 11:47:04 Thursday August 28 2003
Sheffield Wednesday have 100k bid for Howard rejected. Is he worth much more than that ?

Bad News Day at 11:45:19 Thursday August 28 2003
Just read that up to the 16th Century that Peterborough owned Kettering!!!

Sat 6th Sept at 11:33:22 Thursday August 28 2003
Still single ,just skint .

SINGLE? at 11:27:03 Thursday August 28 2003
Over 30S night, 70s and 80s disco night @ ex servicemens club, sheep street, town centre Northampton - a week on Friday 5 septemeber 8 till late

Matt Scott at 11:25:50 Thursday August 28 2003
According to Luton Website Howard, Harford and someone called Bruno, who I assume is a nickname for a Luton player but god knows which one were seen at Sixfields yesterday. The woman in the ticket office said that Steve popped in to say hello also. Hope it wasn't a fleeting visit!!!

Live on Sky at 10:50:15 Thursday August 28 2003
v Swansea City

Dirtones at 09:36:47 Thursday August 28 2003
Dorkones!

Cobblers at 09:12:29 Thursday August 28 2003
Cobblers!

Robber Barron at 08:50:55 Thursday August 28 2003
Who needs friends like you - auctions are auctions - all sounds like sour grapes!

Bloody Madness Of Not at 08:25:16 Thursday August 28 2003
Old NTFC at 04:11:33 Thursday August 28 2003.Yep so was i they just forgot the rest of my headline...........um i think you know my views on this matter..............................double bingy bingy

towny at 07:42:37 Thursday August 28 2003
F.A.O. COBBLER ON TOUR AND BACK SEAT COBBLER.Ive got some interesting news for you 2 and Norman, speak to me on saturday or e.mail me before

Old NTFC at 04:11:33 Thursday August 28 2003
That pitch invasion "BLOODY MADNESS" was Cambridge 1975 I should know 'cause I'm in the picture. Paul Stratford got sent off, Jim Hall scored the winner.

Anon at 00:09:52 Thursday August 28 2003
i'll drink to that

Anon at 00:08:50 Thursday August 28 2003
Ade at 00:01:10 Thursday August 28 2003
Fingers crossed for Howard's Way!!

Rushden and Diamonds at 23:53:42 Wednesday August 27 2003
Please support us, we only have 3000 fans for big matches when we're doing well. We're not a non league side, honest. Could you see the likes of Aldershot getting 5500 at home to QPR with 2200 away supporters. ermm. No It would probably be more like 8500. oh well .........

Greg Lincoln at 23:36:57 Wednesday August 27 2003
Remember me?

Ralph2 at 21:36:34 Wednesday August 27 2003
Pennant envy!!! Good one,all the same mate.

Ralph2 at 21:32:50 Wednesday August 27 2003
Don't fret mozzy, i was directing my words at that bloke that smells of fish wed,fri/fri night + sat's.

Mazzy at 21:17:25 Wednesday August 27 2003
what the fuck are you talking about?

Ralph2 at 21:15:05 Wednesday August 27 2003
Yesssssss. I went through the whole process again and I reckon it's sorted. Actually squark boy, I think it was a rob anyone of their goods and sell for loadsa at the risk of any friendship. Oooooooohhhhhhhhh.

Mazzy at 21:13:01 Wednesday August 27 2003
LOL

Goggle Spot Man at 21:08:30 Wednesday August 27 2003
Stephen Howard will sign tomorrow morning for Northampton Town in time for Saturdays game with doncaster rovers it was on Luton Asian Radio 10 minutes ago, the reporter was Barry Park

Bazza2 at 21:06:40 Wednesday August 27 2003
Is it the Pennant Envy Virus bug?

11111111 at 21:05:06 Wednesday August 27 2003
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Mazzy at 20:59:29 Wednesday August 27 2003
Has Stevie signed??? I just got a call saying Sky Sports said that he HAD signed for us! Anyone else heard anything?

Mazzy at 20:59:14 Wednesday August 27 2003
Has Stevie signed??? I just got a call saying Sky Sports said that he HAD signed for us! Anyone else heard anything?

Ralph2 at 20:04:42 Wednesday August 27 2003
The svchost.exe error keeps showing again also.

Ralph2 at 20:02:28 Wednesday August 27 2003
FAO Bazza. Are you out there mate, I need some help on this blaster bug. I went through the process as you mentioned. I wiped the bug out then downloaded the microsoft service no 4/patch or whatever. My e-mail made a temporary full recovery but is showing no memory again as if the bugs got me again, yet when i ctr-dlt-alt and check out the task manager it is not in there. Help!!!!!!!!!

1 at 19:59:50 Wednesday August 27 2003
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Junk Shop Man + Bryan Harvey at 19:43:56 Wednesday August 27 2003
Natasha clarke at 19:29:37 Wednesday August 27 2003
Ay up jus to say ur doin really wellthis season ur much better keep it up amd maybe well make it to the TOP of the leage. i nowe can make it this season if we play really well! and go bk up gd luck on ya next match! luv tasha p.s. derek Asamoah is me fav player!

Natasha clarke at 19:29:26 Wednesday August 27 2003
Ay up jus to say ur doin really wellthis season ur much better keep it up amd maybe well make it to the TOP of the leage. i nowe can make it this season if we play really well! and go bk up gd luck on ya next match! luv tasha p.s. derek Asamoah is me fav player!

2 at 19:28:42 Wednesday August 27 2003
2.9

minky lart burger at 18:54:26 Wednesday August 27 2003
'Luton administrator Barry Ward, a former Cobblers chairman, is desperately trying to trim the Hatters' hefty wage bill and last week sold Howard's strike partner Tony Thorpe for just £50,000 to Queens Park Rangers'Good old barry,carry on the good work......................

Bloody Madness Of Not at 18:51:23 Wednesday August 27 2003
Junk Shop Man @ Cambridge - 1st game pitch invasion at 18:13:12 Wednesday August 27 2003 You missed the rest of the headline.Which read...... OF NOT......um......................i think you know my views on this matter.......bingy

Popeye Doyle at 18:21:20 Wednesday August 27 2003
Great to see that Charles Buchan front page from Sept 65 with the great Joe Kiernan. I was 14 then and used to buy what was just about the only football magazine. Great days the mid 60's, the wonderful music of the era (sadly I've just learned that Tony Jackson of the Searchers recently died), and the Cobblers in the first division! What a great player Joe was, rumour had it that he had signed for Everton and that he appeared in an Everton team photo but probably an apocryphal story. But for the great Jim Baxter I am sure Joe would have played for Scotland. Any more pics from those days?

Curly Watts at 18:20:10 Wednesday August 27 2003
Thats my telescope being moved from Corrie Street, so I can live with inspector Emma

Fashion Watch at 18:19:07 Wednesday August 27 2003
The flares and baggies are more scarey, Ron Atkinson was there manager, theres a fashion god for you

Rob at 18:18:10 Wednesday August 27 2003
I do not agree with photos of football hooligans with 70s mullets being shown on here!!!

Junk Shop Man @ Cambridge - 1st game pitch invasion at 18:13:12 Wednesday August 27 2003
JUNK SHOP MAN TUMMY!!! at 18:02:37 Wednesday August 27 2003
1 at 18:00:18 Wednesday August 27 2003
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LH at 17:23:50 Wednesday August 27 2003
Why has someone put a giant Bensons on top of a Volvo estate . Does this mean Luke Beckett has signed ?

Iain, your tea's ready! at 17:17:29 Wednesday August 27 2003
Someone must know about Steve Howard signing or not. I mean he lives in Northampton, someone on here could pop next door and ask him if he is.....make sure you told him we all want him to as well....and mention something about his garden looking nice to butter him up a bit

Anon at 17:14:08 Wednesday August 27 2003
Get it up tonight... at 05:39:34 Wednesday August 27 2003
Junk Shop Man at 16:56:39 Wednesday August 27 2003
Ted, you sound envious of my perfectly toned body, ask Mrs Junk Shop Man Atkinson!!!!

So at 16:42:08 Wednesday August 27 2003
So if I get this right the Cobblers have a board whose directors have put money into the team, brought people in to up the income from companies (ie Travis and Perkins) and even stand outside the away ends making sure everyone has a ticket for all ticket games. Meanwhile R&D dont have a board (they just have Max) and he shows his support by sacking half of Rushden and moving their jobs to China. And we still moan!! seems strange but true to me.

Bjork at 16:35:27 Wednesday August 27 2003
It's all so quiet

Ho Ho at 16:11:37 Wednesday August 27 2003
Middlebill at 15:37:12 Wednesday August 27 2003
EEEEK at 10.42. Did you mean this:
Anon at 14:56:28 Wednesday August 27 2003
Gee, that report just confirms what was in yesterday's C&E. Just because it's on Sky it doesn't mean Howard is any more likely to return. Hope he does though.

Anon at 14:23:41 Wednesday August 27 2003
I wonder whether the Steve Howard thing is yesterdays news that has just reached Sky...

Anon at 14:23:04 Wednesday August 27 2003
I wonder whether the Steve Howard thing is just old news that has just reached Sky...

GEE at 14:00:02 Wednesday August 27 2003
Have just this minute seen on SKY SPORTS NEWS that we have confirmed he hope to re-sign Steve Howard from Luton, this is honestly not a wind up I have just seen it myself.

LH at 13:28:13 Wednesday August 27 2003
Any one else notice the large Travis & Perkins boards on top of the away end Stand. They are BIG sponsers of the Saints so good to get them ,as a local Co., more involved with the Town . Well done the Comercial dept. Apologies to every one for posting something positive.

waugh at 12:37:36 Wednesday August 27 2003
Slim, Tag etc - I can't believe u r still pursuing the Wilko out line. I bet if you were a Leeds fan in the 70s you would've said "whos this Clough bloke, he's no replacement for the Don, lets gun him down everything he does, he's only ever won the league with Derby after all".

Anon at 12:35:51 Wednesday August 27 2003
What do you expect if the man that owns the club puts half the clubs supporters out of work to increase his own profits. Apart from that the true level of support was shown when only 5000 went to Cardiff.

Nuff Said at 11:16:20 Wednesday August 27 2003
"Diamonds support us plea" MANAGER Brian Talbot is frustrated by the lack of support for Rushden & Diamonds so far this season – despite their encouraging start to life in Division Two. The opening home match only attracted just over 4,000 fans – including nearly 1,000 cheering on Plymouth Argyle as Diamonds won 2-1. And then on Bank Holiday Monday there were more than 2,100 QPR supporters in a crowd of 5,544 to see a six-goal thriller with one of the promotion favourites. In between only around 200 Diamonds fans made the long trip north for Saturday's shock victory at Tranmere Rovers. Attendance levels at Nene Park have grown from an average of 300 to 4,300 over the last 11 years. But chairman Max Griggs has budgeted for a regular crowd of 5,000-plus this term. However, while Talbot admits the club are disappointed with those figures from two home games this month, he also accepts that Diamonds will continually struggle to fill their 6,441-capacity stadium. Talbot said: "We are a small club. We don't get many fans here and we have got a crowd limit with the situation of where we are based.

mjharrison at 10:34:52 Wednesday August 27 2003
re Anon - what? so if you didnt have a ticket he sorted it for you? Yep he had tickets on him.

EEEEEEEK at 10:24:04 Wednesday August 27 2003
>img src="www.bornfree.org.uk/images/tortoises.jpg"

R&DFC at 10:04:58 Wednesday August 27 2003
I'm off to buy a new tractor I've heard John Deer makes a useful model. Can't wait to the neighbours faces when I plough the backyard of my council semi.

LH at 09:52:23 Wednesday August 27 2003
Its something to do with the proximity of Mars , affects people different ways . For example ,remember Wilko on the Radio the other night!

Anon at 09:26:42 Wednesday August 27 2003
Who keeps pasting the pictures in and how

Old Stratford Cobbler at 08:47:46 Wednesday August 27 2003
What's all this fuss about the best view of Mars for 60,000 years? I can go down to the local village shop every day and get an even closer view on the shelves.

LH at 08:37:15 Wednesday August 27 2003
Mate in Luton reckons Howard to sign for Sheffield Wednesday for 75k. Three year contract. If Hope & Stamp score on the same night anything is possible !

Pihuan at 06:39:40 Wednesday August 27 2003
It would be great to have Steve Howard back, I reckon he'd be nearly the final ingredient. Can't really see it though, why would he move down a division, when I'm sure he could move up one. Hope I'm wrong. Re. pics, most of them are good to see, i'm a sucker for nostalgia.

Hungover at 05:39:34 Wednesday August 27 2003
at 04:56:41 Wednesday August 27 2003
NT FCOK at 01:39:57 Wednesday August 27 2003
Apart from imposters of course but you have read between the lines.. anyway anybody who comes on here and does that leaves their isp number behind and leaves a trail of who they are a mile wide ,Im sure if it becomes a real nuisance it can be sorted out.

NT FCOK at 01:25:32 Wednesday August 27 2003
What are you talking about a joke ?? its dead funny. its not a BULLETIN BOARD its for those who wish to log on and say something , dont matter whether its crap or not, its keeps a good debate and the pics are just a crack. if you dont like what you see then dont reply I wonder why you do???in fact the pics were better than last nights rant between tag and anon , listening to the same old stories every night I think the pics (especially of the cobbs) was a breath of fresh air, which is needed on here! it just adds to the balance of conversation. the pic of atkinson at what looks like the salon was funny , cant wait to tell him so on my next visit to the fish market. in fact I taking back a record I bought of him because its scratched (joke).

Nosey Parker at 00:35:20 Wednesday August 27 2003
This site is so shit now its become a fucking joke. Internet tossers have ruined this without doubt. Any other sites please where the pricks cannot go?

Anon at 00:24:45 Wednesday August 27 2003
what? so if you didnt have a ticket he sorted it for you? if so, good ole boy. he's gone up a bit in my estimation. still wont vote for him though :-)

Anon at 00:24:25 Wednesday August 27 2003
what? so if you didnt have a ticket he sorted it for you? if so, good ole boy. he's gone up a bit in my estimation. still wont vote for him though :-)

tickets at 22:48:09 Tuesday August 26 2003
mjharrison at 12:10, yep I too saw TCMP outside the away end yesterday making sure everyone who wanted a ticket got one, it was about 20 mins before kick off. I thought he would have been up in the boardroom knocking back the free ale? TCMP and Barry Egan (new director) travelled on the the trust travel bus yesterday as well, which I thought was great until TCMP won the 50/50 raffle (although I suppose if you enter the draw you deserve to win the money. Anyway great result yesterday and like mjharrison says below well done TCMP for thinking of the fans first.

Anon at 21:20:04 Tuesday August 26 2003

Anon at 21:12:42 Tuesday August 26 2003
DIAMONDS!

Anon at 21:10:54 Tuesday August 26 2003

Anon at 21:10:11 Tuesday August 26 2003

Anon at 21:09:44 Tuesday August 26 2003

Ted at 20:56:53 Tuesday August 26 2003
By the way,I was talking to a press friend today who informed me that Talbot has applied for the West Ham post.It seems that Talbot believes he's taken Irthlingborough as far as he can.Judging by their home attendances and Max's business decline I think he's right.

Ted at 20:52:06 Tuesday August 26 2003
Just got back from a lovely weekend in Bath.Shared a four poster bed with Mrs Ted in a smart hotel,and watched the Cobbs win at Yeovil.Just perfect!

Ted at 20:46:50 Tuesday August 26 2003
Hey Junk shop man.Any chance of a picture of your big fat gut.

Get the drinks in at 20:26:35 Tuesday August 26 2003
Hopey's scored!!

towny at 20:24:43 Tuesday August 26 2003
They all score when they leave Stamp and Hope tonight

Hotel Ender at 18:29:31 Tuesday August 26 2003
if you don't want pics you can turn them off in "tools", "internet options", "advanced" and then uncheck "show pictures". I enjoyed seeing the old pictures that Memory Lane Man put up - where else would you get chance to see them? but please chaps let's stick to Cobblers related pics huh?

Anon at 18:18:59 Tuesday August 26 2003
kids with new toys! ooooh, ooooh lets put a picture up!!!

KettCobb at 17:28:41 Tuesday August 26 2003
Christ get rid of the pics on here,the site takes flippin ages to load now! Just read a story on planetfootball about Newell saying he is going to fine stevie some wages,surely Newell should fine himself aswell after he go sent off! According to a Luton fan on the rivals site we are facing competition from Preston and Sheff Weds.

Middlebill at 16:53:45 Tuesday August 26 2003
Last point on the subject of Howard for now. It said in one of the morning rags that Luton manager Jon Newell was very unhappy by the big strikers attitude on Monday when he got sent off for foul and abusive language to a linesman. Newell says Howard will be fined by the club. Interesting! I suggest big Steve offers a weeks wages. As he hasn't been paid for ages, they can have any week they like!

bring back the northern soul chat! at 16:49:53 Tuesday August 26 2003
waugh at 16:39:03 Tuesday August 26 2003
Liam Chilvers - what an idiot, good signing for the Essex scumbags though

Middlebill at 16:29:31 Tuesday August 26 2003
Spoke to a mate at work yesterday morning (Luton fan), and he said the rumour was going around the ground on Saturday that Howard was on his way back. Didn't report it on here though as it was only hearsay. Nice if true but I doubt it.

KettCobb at 16:28:53 Tuesday August 26 2003
Liam Chilvers has joined Colchester on a 3month loan deal.

Middlebill at 16:27:03 Tuesday August 26 2003
Congratulations today boys. I think we are at last getting to the bottom of this imposters lark. Many of you have seen through the charade and the more people who refuse to bite, the better it will get. I believe a lot of the time now, the imposters are actually talking among themselves which is quite ironic really.
KettCobb at 16:07:22 Tuesday August 26 2003
Interesting to read the Steve Howard story,hope we get him,but ive not got high hopes after all the other strikers we have gone for etc. Diamonds cant afford Howard,doubt Pish could,we obviously can and id guess Norwich obviously can,dont know how much truth there is in that though. Interesting to see so many Diamonds fans on here then you go to look on their message boards and there is about 2 messages posted a week!

Hotel Ender at 15:54:30 Tuesday August 26 2003
Hotel Ender at 15:48:13 Tuesday August 26 2003
Back again!
EX GIRLFRIEND at 15:17:58 Tuesday August 26 2003
Pic God at 14:52:20 Tuesday August 26 2003
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PICTURE STRIKE at 14:37:57 Tuesday August 26 2003
OUR EARLY ENTHUISIASM HAS WANED + MUST BE A LOAD OF COMPUTER ILLITERATES AS WELL

simon at 14:25:15 Tuesday August 26 2003
i thought everyone from rushden was inbred?

marvo at 14:22:11 Tuesday August 26 2003
i am an inbred, i am from rushden, i am a twat, i cant help it,

marvo at 14:21:47 Tuesday August 26 2003
i am an inbred, i am from rushden, i am a twat, i cant help it,

LEENTFC at 14:21:33 Tuesday August 26 2003
not sure what is real anymore, am I real?

LEE NTFC at 14:20:05 Tuesday August 26 2003
I dont believe it that is an imposter below, i know who this Rob is, and I do remember his unconstructive critism on here

LeeNTFC at 14:18:45 Tuesday August 26 2003
If anyone wants a `proper` chat mail me! Not on here. And to Rob whoever this is, mail me and we`ll discuss this!

LeeNTFC. at 14:11:26 Tuesday August 26 2003
My ears are burning like mad!! What the hell is going on?? What have i done? This is the real LeeNTFC. I am NOT posting on here again today so anyone who reads anymore bollocks is an imposter. Thats why i come on here very rarely. Whatever was said etc.. do you really think any of you lot could hurt my feelings? Don`t make me laugh. I only take in constructive critisism and i don`t know what was said but i guess it was the typical rubbish, yawn.... Who is Rob anyway? I`ve never seen that name before. Who is anyone on here? I am glad however, that i am a celebrity already on here as i`m a topic of converstaion. Thanks, and as i say I`M NOT ON AGAIN TODAY SO DON`T BELEIVE ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS WRITTEN!!!

Enid Blyton at 14:10:44 Tuesday August 26 2003
Fantastic illustrations

Enid Blyton at 14:10:37 Tuesday August 26 2003
Fantastic illustrations

? at 13:57:56 Tuesday August 26 2003
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Ace at 13:51:34 Tuesday August 26 2003
Am I missing something, do people read the posts on here, Rob said he didn't think that Lee's article was very good !, Lee understanderbally got offended, levelled some personal criticism, and some more came back. An unnecessary opinion in the first place by Rob, but nothing particularly vitriolic or vile. If everyone adhered to the old fashioned principle of not saying anything unless you've got something positive to say the world as well as this forum would be a better place, but he's entitled to his opinion. The rest of his postings have been intelligent and mainly positive, he talks about football, and watches the games, I think it is a shame that his views are gone, and are being replaced by others with a catalogue of pictures the size of Cornwall. Having expressed another opinion I'm sure I'll be villified and torn apart, luckily I have thick skin. PS I think that there can be more than one Rob

So whats different!! at 13:47:20 Tuesday August 26 2003
GB = anonymous twats and impersonators

NONSENCE at 13:46:10 Tuesday August 26 2003
It was no imposter, Rob has admitted to all of the comments about Lees work, move on

GB at 13:40:13 Tuesday August 26 2003
This whole Rob/LeeNTFC thing has gone too far. I know for a fact that the comments attributed to Rob were by an impostor and not Rob himself. We all know Rob so why the hell would he say what he said. The shame of this board are the anonymous twats and impersonators that do so much harm. What makes it worse is that they are probably Diamonds fans. I'll wait now for the abuse from anaon's and impersonators.

GB at 13:40:02 Tuesday August 26 2003
This whole Rob/LeeNTFC thing has gone too far. I know for a fact that the comments attributed to Rob were by an impostor and not Rob himself. We all know Rob so why the hell would he say what he said. The shame of this board are the anonymous twats and impersonators that do so much harm. What makes it worse is that they are probably Diamonds fans. I'll wait now for the abuse from anaon's and impersonators.

Anon at 13:39:39 Tuesday August 26 2003
ACE at 13:35:32 Tuesday August 26 2003
The real Matt Scott at 13:30:14 Tuesday August 26 2003
Matt Scott this is me at 13:28:36 Tuesday August 26 2003
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/football/include/getPhoto.asp?PhotoId=2898&Thumbnail=1

Bexxy at 13:28:29 Tuesday August 26 2003
Busy on ere today then?? Are we still all in shock after 2 wins on the trot?

Bexxy at 13:28:15 Tuesday August 26 2003
Busy on ere today then?? Are we still all in shock after 2 wins on the trot?

Ralph2 at 13:27:50 Tuesday August 26 2003
Ralph2 - this is me! at 13:26:28 Tuesday August 26 2003
Anon at 13:25:55 Tuesday August 26 2003
Don't get to excited as Norwich City have also bid for Steve Howard. Lovely part of the world Norwich. We should have got it right when he was here first time. Albert and his cronies have much to answer for.

Dutch Home Boy at 13:20:33 Tuesday August 26 2003
Clog Boy at 13:19:24 Tuesday August 26 2003
Arjen Pooter at 13:14:26 Tuesday August 26 2003
We do like this site, are all those photies real, have you ani photies of Heinekens

JA at 13:12:35 Tuesday August 26 2003
Yes same groovy gear, same good looks, all my own teeth and personal charisma, Anon what happened to yours, did you ever have any?

Arjen Pooter at 13:08:24 Tuesday August 26 2003
We are four Dutch Guys coming over to England for a couple of weeks and will be come to Six Fields to watch soccer match verus Doncaster Rovers on the Saturday day. If any fans are able to meet up with us before the game for some Heinekens where shall we be going??

Anon at 13:06:19 Tuesday August 26 2003
is that John Atkinson in the salon gear if it is he is still wearing the same gear

Matt Scott at 13:05:35 Tuesday August 26 2003
I am personally excited

COUNTY GROUND at 13:04:49 Tuesday August 26 2003
WHAT ERA, YOUR POSTING WAS NOT CLEAR

Anon at 13:01:45 Tuesday August 26 2003
Why would Howard go back to you 3rd division rubbish he will stay in the 2nd with a swap to Maximillions new model army

Matt Scott at 12:59:37 Tuesday August 26 2003
I am personally very excited about Steve Howard returning....we were looking a good side before he left and have never replaced him. Exactly the type of player we are missing and if he was to sign I would be very confident of promotion. I hope that after Wilko raised the subject that he does not now disappoint as I once again feel that would be another PR disaster from him. Anon, Anon and Anon...make haste, make haste and make haste!!

More pics please at 12:57:21 Tuesday August 26 2003
Has anyone got an aerial picture of the County Ground they could post on here? (as it was not as it is now)

Anon at 12:55:12 Tuesday August 26 2003
Steve Howard expected to sign for pISH after medical tomorrow morning

Andy Warhol at 12:53:15 Tuesday August 26 2003
Great site, shame no Coke Cans

Anon at 12:52:55 Tuesday August 26 2003
Steve Howard expected to sign for Rushden after medical tomorrow morning

Anon at 12:52:41 Tuesday August 26 2003
Steve Howard expected to sign for Rushden after medical tomorrow morning

Pete at 12:51:55 Tuesday August 26 2003
Great to see the pics, even off topic ones. The crap's still on here, but it's brighter!

Anon at 12:49:30 Tuesday August 26 2003
Looks like Steve Howards coming home at last, and hopefully for a cheap price so we can get our own back on the hatters for steeling him off us for a knockdown price

Q at 12:42:42 Tuesday August 26 2003
Q.1

The Hulk at 12:28:32 Tuesday August 26 2003
%-%

MattScott at 12:20:57 Tuesday August 26 2003
Sorry to see that you are so limited Ace, is it difficult to read the words

Ace at 12:15:30 Tuesday August 26 2003
thanks marvo, another inciteful and useful comment, just what CC is for, this place gets better all the time, however I suspect not the real Marvo.

Ace at 12:13:25 Tuesday August 26 2003
Completely agree Matt, the thing is that some of the pics are good, and a joy to see, most aren't, whats the point of logging on and having to scroll down 8 yards to find the last 'comment', seems sooner or later this will indeed be the site for the three or four that enjoys each others postings and all share the same opinion.

Ralph2 at 12:13:06 Tuesday August 26 2003
Ooooooooh, yu bitch.

GoneFlabby at 12:12:45 Tuesday August 26 2003
mjharrison is that all you do follow celebs about!!!!

Ralph6 at 12:11:57 Tuesday August 26 2003
Green Ralph of Sherwood Forest, the penant still looks good in MY collection

mjharrison at 12:10:16 Tuesday August 26 2003
Good on TCMP for standing outside the ground yesterday making sure we all had tickets.

Marvo at 12:05:34 Tuesday August 26 2003
ACE you would be dissapointed that vitriolic Rob has gone, his comments about Lee were well out of order, they may have been his opinion, but he did not put any substance to them just pure poison against someone trying his best to support the Cobblers in words, anyway I am wasting my time you are one of the brain dead on here, and if I I scanned your rear that would confirm that

Ralph2 at 12:03:28 Tuesday August 26 2003
It looks like the word 'Town' was an after thought.

Ralph3.5 at 12:02:40 Tuesday August 26 2003
Matt you are welcome to your opinion, is it that you dont know how to put pics on here, I dont think you will find those old Cobbs pics in Shoot, or your Bunty, its FAB!!!

Pic God at 12:00:47 Tuesday August 26 2003
Is that the Green Ralph!!!!

Ralph2 at 12:00:03 Tuesday August 26 2003
Keep the Cobblers related pictures coming, especially the historical ones. This kids loving them.

Ralph2 at 11:59:56 Tuesday August 26 2003
Keep the Cobblers related pictures coming, especially the historical ones. This kids loving them.

Well Done at 11:59:07 Tuesday August 26 2003
To Hotel Ender who started the pic mountain, great pics and great memories, the site is 100% more watchable now

Pedant at 11:58:44 Tuesday August 26 2003
Saturday? has this pedant missed a game?

Ralph2 at 11:56:49 Tuesday August 26 2003
Wow, now thats dissapointing mate. I was expecting something a little more grand, and I'm not talking about the wall colouring.

Matt Scott at 11:55:59 Tuesday August 26 2003
If I wanted to look at pictures I'd go and buy Shoot or Match Weekly. Can't we start a Cobblers Comments Juniors forum for these brain dead picture posters?

Ace at 11:55:48 Tuesday August 26 2003
I for one was disappointed that Rob has withdrawn his comments from the site, another useful contributor hits the deck. Quite a sad reflection of this site, a suppossed open forum, yet any opinions expressed that aren't liked and shouted down in a hail of abuse. I for one enjoy the diversity of opinion on football issues, unfortunately people with opinions on football seem to be being replaced by kids with nothing better to do.

Computer Lit Anon at 11:54:47 Tuesday August 26 2003
Pic below is from Saturdays game!!!

Anon at 11:54:03 Tuesday August 26 2003
Anon at 11:51:27 Tuesday August 26 2003
FAO Non League yokels : you played the better footy on Saturday everyone would agree, but we new you'd be a force on your own patch and adjusted accordingly to come away with the points - I suspect the game may have been very different at Sixfields - when you're two nil up against a decent side away from home it is always the case that alot of the pssesion is going to be conceded defending the lead - we are a passing side but that was not apparent yesterday.

Corry Roys wrists at 11:49:02 Tuesday August 26 2003
Steve Howard at 11:40:59 Tuesday August 26 2003
Here's a link: http://www.northamptontoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=281&ArticleID=580739

JSM at 11:37:15 Tuesday August 26 2003
Ralph2 at 11:35:34 Tuesday August 26 2003
Ouch. Now that was beneath the belt squaker. How muh do you want? You can have too much you know. Put the Sixfields 1st game Rosette and the Forest pennant up and I might as well slit my wrists.

Ralph2 at 11:35:18 Tuesday August 26 2003
Ouch. Now that was beneath the belt squaker. How muh do you want? You can have too much you know. Put the Sixfields 1st game Rosette and the Forest pennant up and I might as well slit my wrists.

RE STEVE HOWARD at 11:34:28 Tuesday August 26 2003
Anon at 10:43:24 Tuesday August 26 2003, feel free to apologise when you get round to reading a copy. You truly are a pr*ck.

Oi Ray!!!!!! at 11:32:45 Tuesday August 26 2003
Can you stop these retards posting bloody pictures?!?!?!

Non League yokels at 11:31:11 Tuesday August 26 2003
I am not the only one to take some consolation from the fact that we played better football than our opponents. I know this because after the final whistle I heard someone behind me saying they were glad they were watching Yeovil this season and not Northampton. I heartily agree!

signed sealed delivered at 11:28:20 Tuesday August 26 2003
Ralph69 at 11:27:08 Tuesday August 26 2003
Sean from London at 11:23:05 Tuesday August 26 2003
Cobblers Comments has suddenly gone bright ...............and the future's claret and white!

this is me Old Stratford Cobbler at 11:16:42 Tuesday August 26 2003
Anon at 11:10:02 Tuesday August 26 2003
5 at 11:03:00 Tuesday August 26 2003
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Anon at 10:59:42 Tuesday August 26 2003
Anon at 10:58:48 Tuesday August 26 2003 What a team !
Anon at 10:43:24 Tuesday August 26 2003
"Steve Howard at 10:35:03 Tuesday August 26 2003 Could be on his way back according to the Chron." - that was in the breakfast edition I suppose ?!

Anon at 10:43:16 Tuesday August 26 2003
"Steve Howard at 10:35:03 Tuesday August 26 2003 Could be on his way back according to the Chron." - that was in the breakfast edition I suppose ?!

Steve Howard at 10:35:03 Tuesday August 26 2003
Could be on his way back according to the Chron.

Marvo at 10:22:36 Tuesday August 26 2003
Drilling do you have to be so negative

Red Snapper at 10:21:43 Tuesday August 26 2003
Dear Phil self publicity stinks, some of us like this site, it is busy, football is not everything, so stay away

Red Snapper at 10:21:27 Tuesday August 26 2003
Dear Phil self publicity stinks, some of us like this site, it is busy, football is not everything, so stay away

Phil Baron at 10:16:24 Tuesday August 26 2003
Well first visit to the site in 3 months, Yep things do not change do they. Still no or little constructive football chat. Theres more constuctive chat on my site and thats not even solely football? Sad state of affairs.

Rob at 10:08:51 Tuesday August 26 2003
I couldnt stay away sorry if I upset anyone

Pete at 09:53:43 Tuesday August 26 2003
"..the decisions been made, lets get on with it" A really sensible and telling statement. We'd all like Ferguson(???!!!) but for now we have someone else to get behind.

The Drilling Cobbler at 09:42:33 Tuesday August 26 2003
Great result, great performance, spot on tactics. Well done Wilko, Hill and the boys. 2 Excellent goals, Reid finnishing like a striker for the first. 2nd goal, sublime ball through from Smith and a finnish from Low to match. Brilliant last ditch defending throughout - despite all the possesion that Yeovil had Thommo really didnt have a great deal to do. Yeovil should have scored on a couple of occasions in the second half but we rode out luck - something that any div3 team will need if they are to get 3points there. The second half was a case of 'job done, lets make sure we dont undo the good work'. Sammo was mom, closely followed by Reid. Having said that, it was a real team effort with every player contributing in a positive manor. Effort and committment could not be faulted from all 11 players, the tackling, blocking and closing down was second to none. Substitutions were made at exactly the right time and the right players were withdrawn and introduced. Regarding the Wilko debate, for fu@ks sake lets see after 15games - most of us share the same opinions but surely its a case of the decisions been made, lets get on with it? 6 points from the first 4 games and a cup game with a prem team to look forward to - achieved with almost an entirely new team. I would have taken that at the start of the season - lets hope that we can push on come Saturday and make our presence known at the top end of div3.

LH at 09:37:18 Tuesday August 26 2003
Keep the piccies coming . Far more diverse & interesting than Slim Martin & Tag !!

LH at 09:37:10 Tuesday August 26 2003
Keep the piccies coming . Far more diverse & interesting than Slim Martin & Tag !!

Anon at 09:31:09 Tuesday August 26 2003
Anon at 09:27:48 Tuesday August 26 2003
And of course something to ponder
van goch at 09:25:30 Tuesday August 26 2003
rolf harris at 09:25:10 Tuesday August 26 2003
TONY HART at 09:24:31 Tuesday August 26 2003
Rob at 09:23:59 Tuesday August 26 2003
I couldn't leave without a piccie of me though !
GOODBYE at 09:23:28 Tuesday August 26 2003
Rob you were a w*nker, you are still a w*nker, me and LeeNTFC wish you goodbye to a lump of sh*t - you wont be missed

Rob at 09:16:44 Tuesday August 26 2003
Brilliant, the site has now become like bloody Gallery time on Take Hart, I think thats it for me, I've had enough of childish imitation idiots, Tag and RSMW and now picture gallery, I'll find a more effective use of my time ! Au revoir !

Anon at 09:08:40 Tuesday August 26 2003
JUNK SHOP MAN at 09:07:22 Tuesday August 26 2003
These are all from my own collection, give me time 10000s more, maybe no more of my en route to the Salon though!!

JUNK SHOP MAN at 09:04:39 Tuesday August 26 2003
BIG DAVES FIRST MATCH 1ST LEAGUE GAME at 09:03:59 Tuesday August 26 2003
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towny at 07:09:45 Tuesday August 26 2003
Yeovil 22 attempts on goal! what bollocks Thommo didnt even get dusty

Pihuan at 06:05:28 Tuesday August 26 2003
Brilliant result, only managed to sneak a few minutes on the radio in the 2nd half, and it sounded pretty hairy. Who cares if we did to them what Torquers and York did to us, it's still a vital win. Good to know that they can stand up to pressure as well as play pretty football.The season is well and truly underway now and I can't wait for the Donny match.Love most of the pics so far, keep it up, and let's hope some pillock doesn't spoil it.

Middlebill at 03:47:40 Tuesday August 26 2003
Only one thing to do today.
Tag at 01:03:23 Tuesday August 26 2003
I got my name by playing the game in parks late at night with the boys

Nosey Parker at 00:48:37 Tuesday August 26 2003
When are you ever going to update the League Tables Ray? Also why dont you put a fixture list up you lazy sod. No wonder this site is going downhill so fast.

errr hang on at 23:39:24 Monday August 25 2003
talking of "JUVINILE ABUSE" a few post ago you told everyone to fuck off!!! ....here it is to save everyone looking for it!!!!!!!!"Yeah, still only won 4 out of 16, explain that you ignorant mugs, or just fuck off"

Tag at 23:35:39 Monday August 25 2003
Now who's lost it, juvenile abuse just shows your inability to communicate, hence exposing the inherant weakness in your pro Wilko argument....mugs

even at 23:32:29 Monday August 25 2003
if we were winning all our games?????? your comments show your age and iq are probably the same number...10

Anon at 23:31:51 Monday August 25 2003
Do you actually "support" cobblers? or are you just an utter 1st class inbred idiot? get out more Tag,you may find the world outside the Net is quite interesting,tosser.

Tag...Unrepentant at 23:28:53 Monday August 25 2003
If thats what it takes to force a change then so be it !

you must at 23:27:29 Monday August 25 2003
be a real fan then!!! or under 12 to make a comment like that, does your mum know that you are still up??

Tag at 23:26:22 Monday August 25 2003
I hope we lose on Saturday, that'll shut you up.

why tag?? at 23:25:49 Monday August 25 2003
are you a top man with a spray can...?

errr...and at 23:24:38 Monday August 25 2003
we are winning...go to bed tag, you REALLY are looking a tit now

Tag at 23:24:10 Monday August 25 2003
All gone quiet now haven't you, you mugs, ha ha !

Tag at 23:22:01 Monday August 25 2003
Yeah, CC, Asa, Harsley, all can't get games, Wilko doesn't know what he's doing.

Tag at 23:20:40 Monday August 25 2003
Let me make a slight ammendment, todays victory actually makes it FIVE wins from SEVENTEEN league games, all the difference, I apologise with that record Wilko must be great, you fucking mugs !, wake up and smell the coffee !. I didn't have to be there to know that Wilkinson isn't up to the job, five from seventeen tells me that. Ralph said it, Sammo MOM.

err... at 23:17:54 Monday August 25 2003
err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck, err. tag, the records stuck,

err... at 23:15:38 Monday August 25 2003
err... were you there tag? Sammo had a good game, we still have Westwood, Wilmott, Reeves, and Youngs to come into the side, not to mention CC and Asa and Harsley etc etc

From Tag, for attention of all idiots at 23:15:36 Monday August 25 2003
Mansfield, Tranmere, Stockport, Port Vale, Wigan, Brentford, Oldham, Colchester, Huddersfield, Torquay, York, All MW defeats, explain that then mugs

im errrr.... at 23:10:21 Monday August 25 2003
waiting TAG...

ERRR at 23:09:01 Monday August 25 2003
point NOT made...see below...thank you!

Tag at 23:08:03 Monday August 25 2003
You few mugs are idiots, you're not real fans, you're in the minority and you don't even know what you're talking about, as ralph has said, man of match, Sampson, only playing because Wilmott injured, wouldn't even be at the club if MW had his way...say no more, point made, thankyou.

want to answer this then TAG?? at 23:07:47 Monday August 25 2003
clarify this............... which of the games at the tail end of last season do you actually credit as MW being in charge???..........then justify the 4 out of 16 statement.

Old Stratford Cobbler at 23:07:20 Monday August 25 2003
Great result down at The Huish today. Outstanding performers for me were Reid (what a fantastic asset he is), Clark, Chambers, Sammo and Dudfield. Yeovil looked very lively in midfield but a bit shakey (Green Door?) at the back. Everyone played their part and it really was a dogged performance. Low took his goal well and Richards almost created our 3rd goal for Low by NOT taking "The Burgess Route" in the final minutes. And totally agree with Ralph that the A303 is a top road especially going past Stonehenge. This was a really outstanding win and another clean sheet. Not much singing in the open terrace unfortunately as I guess we were all biting our nails waiting for the inevitable Northampton Town collapse which surprisingly didn't come!Doncaster need to be despatched on Saturday. Up the Cobblers! And love the pictures, Akko. Got any of the Birdman being arrested at Lords for making peacock noises? I have!!!

dont flatter at 23:05:21 Monday August 25 2003
yourself tag, no one is impersonating you,they just used your name to start the sentence off, hence .."tag you are one of the muppets i was referring to,why not take your own advice and f*** off..... or go and 'boo hoo' as you put it....!!"UNDERSTAND now muppet??

Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics at 23:04:03 Monday August 25 2003
Ok RSMW - since you are interested in facts. MW's record for this season played 4 - 6 points. that is a better record than the current managers of the following Nationwide league clubs: Walsall, Sheff Utd, Rotherham Utd, Gillingham, Norwich, Bradford City, Wigan Athletic, West Ham Utd,Wimbledon, Nottm Forest, Burnley, Coventry City, Ipswich Town, Preston, Derby County, Watford, Bristol City, Tranmere, Plymouth, Chesterfield, Wycombe, Brentford, Bournemouth, Oldham, Stockport, Colchester, Notts County, Bury, Kidderminster, Cambridge Utd, Rochdale, Boston United, Mansfield Town, Scunthorpe Utd, Leyton Orient, Cheltenham, Huddersfield, Macclesfield, Southend Utd, Darlington, Lincoln City and Carlisle United. 2 goals conceded in 4 league games (to save you working it out Martin, that is one goal every two games) is pretty impressive for any manager. The same as Wenger and Ferguson .......yawn

tag you at 23:02:37 Monday August 25 2003
are making yourself look a tit...go to bed

Tag at 23:02:01 Monday August 25 2003
I'm being impersonated, cheap trick, Ill boo at hooever I like

errrr at 22:59:56 Monday August 25 2003
crack before bed...? me thinks not.

NT FCOK at 22:58:47 Monday August 25 2003
JUMPIN!!!!anyway Its time for quick toot on the crack pipe before bed TA~TA.

clarify this............... at 22:57:32 Monday August 25 2003
which of the games at the tail end of last season do you actually credit as MW being in charge???..........then justify the 4 out of 16 statement.

Lost it at 22:57:25 Monday August 25 2003
oops Tag's lost it, big time.

NT FCOK at 22:57:07 Monday August 25 2003
Tag at 22:55:46 Monday August 25 2003
you are one of the muppets i was reffering to, why not take your own advice and f*** off..... or go and 'boo hoo' as you put it....!!

i cant at 22:54:27 Monday August 25 2003
believe that we are winning games and people are still moaning!! when atkins took us up it was absolute DIRE football,but it got us out the division. now we are winning by trying to play passing football and some muppets are still whinging.....what's going on????

Tag at 22:53:54 Monday August 25 2003
I'll boo hoo I like

ATT: Slim and TAG at 22:43:27 Monday August 25 2003
The thing is boys is that what happened last season with a poor side no manager would have been good enough to stop us dropping. Look to the present. Broadhurst was shit but no-one moaned at him did they when were getting hammered regular? Last 4 WWLWL thats not bad form is it?? Well is it? Judge the team on this season and now their bedding in. One thing boys, don`t ever boo the team no matter what you think of Wilko as it ruins our confidence on the pitch and THOSE twats are actually making us worse and are not loyal fans!!! Wilko was right on one thing, those sheep who followed are thick!

err... at 22:43:14 Monday August 25 2003
err.. tag why the vulgarity and "toys out the pram stuff"? can you take the pressure? are you up for the debate? You say "'Yeovil dominated play and created 19 attempts on goal to the Cobblers' four" when the Cobblers did this against Torquay and York it was MW's fault? what I saw today was a very proffesional performance wher the Cobblers let Yeovil come at them at home, defended brilliantly, hit them on the break, and then when they were 2-0 up shut up shop let them attack and run down the clock. We still could have had a third, but Low hit straight at the keeper. Yeovil have not lost at home since before xmas 2002. The Cobblers are the first team to beat Yeovil at home in the league (ever) and there wont be many more that achieve that this season. We have a defensive record that is among the best in the division (if not the best) and we are sitting pretty in the table with a home game coming up Saturday. and what do you have to say "Yeah, still only won 4 out of 16, explain that you ignorant mugs, or just fuck off" Your foul laungage and lack of moral fibre and support make you a dam sight more ignorant than the 600 Cobblers fans who paid good money to cheer the team on, and your unnecasary use of the venecular speaks volumes as to your character and ability to argue your point.

Ralph at 22:37:16 Monday August 25 2003
Sammo man of the match. Pasties not as good as Plymouth's. A303 still one of the greatest roads in Britain. I thought Yeovil had around 90% posession second half, so that says how well we defended. I wish we had a terrace behind the goal at Sixfields. Should Richard's have run the ball in to the corner deep into injury time? As it was he played Josh Low in who shot at the keeper, but fortunately Yeovil failed to score twice from the clearance. All in all a pretty fine day out. Bring on Donny!!

SlimmartinW at 22:25:59 Monday August 25 2003
Means nothing, makes him marginally less unsuccessful than yesterday, his record speaks for itself, I don't need to defend my position because of 1 result.

Tag at 22:22:57 Monday August 25 2003
Yeah, still only won 4 out of 16, explain that you ignorant mugs, or just fuck off

Rob at 22:21:30 Monday August 25 2003
Funny that when we had 53% possesion, getting a bit desperate now TAG, quoting partisan BBC Somerset

err... at 22:20:32 Monday August 25 2003
tag, what do you mean "Winning one game doesn't make Wilkinson any better," he has won the last two? and if you count the Carling cup game he has won 3 of the 5 competitive games so far this season. thats a 60% win rate!! Goals for 4 Goals against 2 (in 5 games)If we win on Saturday he will have won 4 out of 6 (just under 70%)err... wheres realslimartin gone?

Tag at 22:17:46 Monday August 25 2003
'Yeovil dominated play and created 19 attempts on goal to the Cobblers' four but lacked the finishing touch.'...' http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/3156423.stm. Like I said, just got lucky, Wilkinson Out,

Ralph2 at 22:10:44 Monday August 25 2003
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northamptonshire/sport/football/cobblers/2003/08/25/yeovil_cobblers.shtml Can't get on the official site but found this link for Martin Wilkinsons post match comments.

Tag at 22:07:51 Monday August 25 2003
Winning one game doesn't make Wilkinson any better, he was still in charge for the first two games wasn't he, he was still in charge for all those games last season wasn't he, he's only won 4 games hasn't he, lucky win, probably against a bad team.

NT FCOK at 21:52:40 Monday August 25 2003
FCUK IT

NT FCOK at 21:51:42 Monday August 25 2003
I did at 21:46:57 Monday August 25 2003
Did you boo the lads today? I did. I'm a Cobbler through and through!

p at 21:43:47 Monday August 25 2003
err... at 21:41:53 Monday August 25 2003
err... realslimartin, has wilko moved up any places on your worst Cobblers managers chart? What did today's victory do to the statistics and bar charts?. When did we last win back to back home and away games? who was the manager? Why don't you ever post after we have won? Do you spend more time looking at statistics than watching the Cobblers? if so, give us a breakdown of the time spent on each and some statistics on where you stand in the "most miserable Cobblers fan" chart? if you are "unavailable perhaps tag can tag on and answer for you?

NT FCOK at 21:27:30 Monday August 25 2003
It's a larf ain't it. anyway to get three points without conceding at yeovil was an excellent result and I believe its the first time they have lost at home in the league this year,,and so ends their home winning streak, i see marco has a second in two games for the monkey hangers why couldn't he do it for us???

slimmartinw at 21:19:56 Monday August 25 2003
I agree Tag, once again inept management, Wilko must go, he's a liability, thats still only 4 victories while in charge, he doesn't convince me.

Anon at 21:11:49 Monday August 25 2003
Dont smirk stupid, it will soon be our turn for a stuffing.

G at 21:09:38 Monday August 25 2003
Blinkin Traffic

From the Yeovil site at 21:09:00 Monday August 25 2003
As Gary Johnson said after the game: "It was our first league defeat since Forest Green last Christmas and we don't like losing. But we shall bounce back against Northampton on Monday." The team are in fact lucky to have another game so soon and another home victory at fortress Huish Park should put them back amongst the Division pacesetters with 9 points out of a possible 12. HA HA HA

Anon at 20:59:16 Monday August 25 2003
Anon at 20:58:31 Monday August 25 2003
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Anon at 20:49:08 Monday August 25 2003

Bexxy at 20:38:28 Monday August 25 2003
Oh dear... im bound to start something now..

Bexxy at 20:38:00 Monday August 25 2003
I LOVE TOMATOES!!!

Bexxy at 20:37:25 Monday August 25 2003
Bexxy at 20:36:24 Monday August 25 2003
Cleary not!!!

Anon at 20:35:54 Monday August 25 2003
Will this work???? img src=" http://www.btinternet.com/~fireballxl5/wallpaper/food/foodtomato1301_dt800_small.jpg"

Middlebill at 20:31:45 Monday August 25 2003
FAO: N. The only mistake you made was you put a gap between the sideways v and img. There is no gap. If you cut & paste what you have there, then just get rid of the gap, tour picture will br reproduced. That is exactly what I just did. Hope this helps but sorry, I'm off to bed, up at 4. Goodnight all!
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village boy at 20:26:15 Monday August 25 2003
Dont laugh at Rushden they have a great little ground a very good 2nd division side coupled with fantastic training facilities and all the year round conference and banqueting at the Diamond centre, car boot sales on Sundays, and many activities in the sports hall, also an articial pitch which is used every evening throughout the week now what have you got to compare? 'Lets all laugh at Rushden' I somehow think Rushden are laughing at you.

Middlebill at 20:26:05 Monday August 25 2003
o at 20:17:57 Monday August 25 2003
Is it bollox Middlebill!

n at 20:12:26 Monday August 25 2003
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l at 20:05:49 Monday August 25 2003
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Ralph2 at 19:42:12 Monday August 25 2003
Yep, fair play DB, that was a good result. At this point I have to remind you that we played QPR last season winning at theirs and drawing at home. We of course went down,omen maybe?

Diamond Bastard at 19:33:15 Monday August 25 2003
Hotel Ender at 17:52:35, I bet Peter Hawkins was pissed off at not getting his name on the picture in the Mirror. Good result for your lot at the carrot crunchers today. Today's game at Nene Park was a real corker - coming back from 3-1 down with 10 mins left feels like a win!

Matt Scott at 19:27:13 Monday August 25 2003
We are back into 6-1 now (third favourites)......we were 9-1 this morning. Hull still favourites at 11/4

Ralph2 at 19:22:42 Monday August 25 2003
Thank you all. I shall get over to see the collection sometime Mr Atkinson.

Middlebill at 19:16:58 Monday August 25 2003
OK. Listen very carefully, I will say this only once. Go to your search engine, click images. Put in any word you fancy, you'll get loads of images. Click on one you like and it will take you to the site where that image is situated. Right click on the image there, and in the box on show you will see URL address. Copy this address. Return to this board, enter a sideways v, this is next to the M key. After the sideways v write img src=" then put you address in from the image, then close with " Your image will then be reproduced on here. Remember its sideways v img src=" (the address) "

H at 19:02:12 Monday August 25 2003
http://www.cigarettecards.co.uk/cards/modern/limitededition/northamptontownfc.jpg

Official site! at 18:56:54 Monday August 25 2003
Anyone got in yet??

Ralphs Auntie Gertie at 18:42:47 Monday August 25 2003
http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/northamp.htm seen this site before it is CRAP, dont waste our time you muppet, my Cobblers bookcase is 100 xs better

Hotel Ender at 18:27:53 Monday August 25 2003
Ralph 2 - copy and paste this link into your browser http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/northamp.htm

First picture of at 18:13:03 Monday August 25 2003
Anon (18.06)
Ralph2 at 18:12:41 Monday August 25 2003
Back later.

Anon at 18:12:23 Monday August 25 2003
So 3385 home fans for a top of the table second division clash? LMFAO

Ralph2 at 18:12:16 Monday August 25 2003
Nice one Hotel Ender, I have just set that Abington Avenue view as a wall paper. Where did the others come from or did you scan them?

Lets all laugh at Rushden ......... at 18:11:06 Monday August 25 2003
Attendance: 5,544 (2,159 from QPR)

Anon at 18:06:54 Monday August 25 2003
is the offshite knackered? i want to read the latest in marvo's world where i can read the thoughts of the self appointed cobblers number one fan marvo

yes i can at 18:05:35 Monday August 25 2003
Left to right, back row: Peter Hawkins, Eric Brookes, John Clarke, Kim Brook, John Fairbrother, Frank Large, Joe Kiernan. Front row: Keith East, Trevor Gould, Frank Rankmore, Ray Fairfax, Dixie McNeil.

Ralph2 at 18:05:06 Monday August 25 2003
Hawkings, Brookes, Clarke, book, Fairbrother ,Large, Kiernan, East, Gould, Rankmore, fairfax and Dixie.

Hotel Ender at 18:00:19 Monday August 25 2003
c'mon then, who can name the 12 in my post of 17:56:15?

Hotel Ender at 17:56:15 Monday August 25 2003
Hotel Ender at 17:52:35 Monday August 25 2003
this is a great one!
Rushden fan at 17:42:29 Monday August 25 2003
Leave me alone, I'm going home to my wife/sister/niece/daughter, oh hell, whoevers in. Have you seen my girl?
Dustbins attendance at 17:39:06 Monday August 25 2003
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!! They had just over 5400 fans and over 2000 were from QPR!!! Shit ground no fans, shit ground no fans! 3400 home fans. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. Talbot just said "we can`t get big crowds, we can`t get any more than 3500 home fans at home". Your going nowhere!! Griggsy keep dipping in boy, keep dipping in....

KettCobb at 17:38:14 Monday August 25 2003
Diamonds 5400,QPR took 2000! tut tut.

Middlebill at 17:32:46 Monday August 25 2003
ATT: TAG at 17:32:19 Monday August 25 2003
Yeah, your a Cobblers fan?! 3 points to Northampton Town!! Common! Get back to Dustbins!

Anon at 17:31:18 Monday August 25 2003
Middlebill at 17:30:54 Monday August 25 2003

Tag at 17:30:24 Monday August 25 2003
Wilkinson out

Ginger Harris at 17:29:48 Monday August 25 2003
One more win next Saturday and it's Top six and we've got momentum. We need to create a real atmosphere.....should be a cracker

Hotel Ender at 17:28:51 Monday August 25 2003
remember that! pre Meccano Stand - happy memories - oh yeah and great win today!!!! Wilko's record this season W3 L2 with his own team - stick that up your pipe realsslimw

KettCobb at 17:27:06 Monday August 25 2003
Suprise Suprise someone isnt happy with a brilliant away win!

Hotel Ender at 17:26:58 Monday August 25 2003
ok one more for the nostalgia value!
Hotel Ender at 17:20:31 Monday August 25 2003
not going to give away the details - probably encourage the village idiots

Ralph2 at 17:19:56 Monday August 25 2003
I didn't realise you were so computer literate sir. Great pics mate.

Hotel Ender at 17:19:39 Monday August 25 2003
one more
TO HOTELENDER at 17:19:13 Monday August 25 2003
HOW do you get your photos on here

Hotel Ender at 17:17:59 Monday August 25 2003
Ralph2 - tis indeed I, but the one with Frank Large isn't on a server so I can't post it here
All down to Harsley at 17:16:58 Monday August 25 2003
He's the man

Tag at 17:14:03 Monday August 25 2003
Another inept managerial performance by wilkinson, I think even the most ardent Wilko fans will agree that we won that game despite the manager not because of him !

slimmartinw at 17:12:53 Monday August 25 2003
Shucks !, did we win !

Anon at 17:04:51 Monday August 25 2003
atkins is top of the table

THE WEEK THAT WAS at 17:03:48 Monday August 25 2003
we cant score, we cant win away, we are crap, we cant win, Wilkinson OUT, low crowds, no crowds, who are we we signing next - BACK TO NORMAL SERVICE - GOING UP UP UP UP!

KettCobb at 17:01:32 Monday August 25 2003
Correct,to many years watching Cobblers not to think we have a win till the final whistle blows!

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oh ye of little faith at 16:58:36 Monday August 25 2003
KettCobb at 15:44:30 Monday August 25 2003 Bets on we throw it away ;-).............pathetic pessimist

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errrrr.....i was right at 16:54:56 Monday August 25 2003
ahem...(cough) we will at 17:23:02 Saturday August 16 2003

KettCobb at 16:54:46 Monday August 25 2003
Terrible attendance for Diamonds,5500 i think,must have been about 1500 QPR!

Anon at 16:54:39 Monday August 25 2003
something really wonderful starts right here!!

Me at 16:54:23 Monday August 25 2003
Sky just said that it was Yeovil's first home defeat this year, the lads should take a lot of credit for that.

ajp at 16:52:56 Monday August 25 2003
great result lads! Bring on sat!!

KettCobb at 16:52:48 Monday August 25 2003
Lets be honest,yeh we didnt have much of the game,but we have gone to Yeovil and won 2-0 and kept a clean sheet. Cant ask for anything else. Shit....Good save from QPR keeper after Lowe went 1 on 1,come on QPR.

Ralph2 at 16:52:34 Monday August 25 2003
I don't give a flying fúck about Rushden, we have won 2-0 at Yeovil the teams confidence will be up and we have only conceded 2 goals in 4 games. We just might be getting things together

Anon at 16:52:26 Monday August 25 2003
This should take us to 8th!

Paul at 16:52:04 Monday August 25 2003
See you all against Doncaster

Me at 16:51:58 Monday August 25 2003
Well played lads!

1 at 16:51:31 Monday August 25 2003
1

Paul at 16:51:25 Monday August 25 2003
It's over... 2-0 to us! YAY

Anon at 16:51:23 Monday August 25 2003
FIRST AWAY WIN IN NEARLY EIGHT MONTHS!!

KettCobb at 16:51:14 Monday August 25 2003
Josh Low away again,Full Time!!! Great Result,absolutely fantastic result.

Anon at 16:50:18 Monday August 25 2003
smelly dimones

Anon at 16:50:03 Monday August 25 2003
low 1 on 1. missed

Me at 16:49:57 Monday August 25 2003
Dire 3-3

Paul at 16:49:54 Monday August 25 2003
BOLCOKS.... MONKEYS have scored 3-3 with QPR... Holloway is a TWAT... WHAT A COMPLETE TWAT

Anon at 16:49:47 Monday August 25 2003
Oh shate Village people 3-Qpr 3. Holloway blows a 3-1 lead again in Northants

Anon at 16:49:45 Monday August 25 2003
bastards - the pikey retards have equalised against the cockney rejects

Me at 16:49:40 Monday August 25 2003
His celebration may have included nutting the lino maybe?

Anon at 16:49:11 Monday August 25 2003
bit harsh innit? getting sent off for scoring

Paul at 16:48:52 Monday August 25 2003
Beckett sent off.... after having scored

Me at 16:48:45 Monday August 25 2003
Luke Beckett sent off after scoring

KettCobb at 16:48:24 Monday August 25 2003
3mins injury time..

Anon at 16:48:12 Monday August 25 2003
3 mins stoppage time

KettCobb at 16:48:02 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil still pressing,into stoppage time now.

2-0 at 16:47:36 Monday August 25 2003
TO THE oXFORD

Me at 16:47:15 Monday August 25 2003
Under the circumstances, 11 corners and all that, I think a clean sheet will be seen as good as the 2 goals at this stage.

Anon at 16:46:40 Monday August 25 2003
Poxord beatin Swansea

Anon at 16:46:37 Monday August 25 2003
anyone remember port vale? Please defend properly town!!!

Kettcobb at 16:46:35 Monday August 25 2003
2 Yeovil corners....Sammo doing brilliantly against Bruno the 6ft8 bloke!

Paul at 16:46:05 Monday August 25 2003
Gabbiadini scores for Hartlepool!

KettCobb at 16:45:41 Monday August 25 2003
Cobblers fans in good voice!

Paul at 16:45:33 Monday August 25 2003
Harsley coming on... who went off?

Cymru Cobbler at 16:45:29 Monday August 25 2003
Agreed anon, I was hoping for just a point before the game. Hopefully this lead to everyone forgetting about the booing on friday. I just wonder if people will come on here and suggesting we were lucky. IF we win that is.

Anon at 16:45:22 Monday August 25 2003
Gabbi penalty!

KettCobb at 16:45:18 Monday August 25 2003
Dudfield off,Harsley on. 3mins left.

Anon at 16:45:17 Monday August 25 2003
gabbiadini 2 in 2 for hartlepool

Me at 16:45:16 Monday August 25 2003
Marco scores from the spot for Hartlepool

Anon at 16:45:12 Monday August 25 2003
Dudfield off --------Harsley on

KettCobb at 16:44:37 Monday August 25 2003
Cobblers Corner....3rd now would be nice....Cobblers play short corner,cleared by Yeovil,Yeovil break........dont look good,Reid does well,and Thommo picks up.

Weststander at 16:44:30 Monday August 25 2003
I'm going to sue Thompson when his goal kick hits me.

OUT OUT OUT! at 16:44:26 Monday August 25 2003
WILKINSON OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OXFORD HAVE A PENALTY

Paul at 16:44:04 Monday August 25 2003
I think this should be seen as a great result regardless of the way we play... it's another 3 points that we need, not to play like Brasil

Anon at 16:43:26 Monday August 25 2003
sorry meant reid!!!

Paul at 16:43:18 Monday August 25 2003
Smeg, Monkeys have scored 2-3 to QPR... Come on Rangers (Never thought I would hear myself say that!).

REVENGE MAN at 16:43:15 Monday August 25 2003
DOES THIS MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS IN THE FA CUP AND MY CHILL BLAINS

KettCobb at 16:43:11 Monday August 25 2003
Bloody Direones have scored.

Anon at 16:43:08 Monday August 25 2003
thomo just cannot kick, why not get reeves to take it!!!

Anon at 16:43:05 Monday August 25 2003
villag people score

Me at 16:42:44 Monday August 25 2003
Agreed Anon

KettCobb at 16:42:37 Monday August 25 2003
IF we hold on to beat Yeovil,its a bloody great result.

KettCobb at 16:42:06 Monday August 25 2003
Great tackle from Clarke after Yeovil broke,into the area,header wide,Cobblers keep giving the ball away.

Me at 16:41:56 Monday August 25 2003
Something special is happening, right now

Anon at 16:41:54 Monday August 25 2003
FAO Cymru Cobbler,to go to Yeovil and win 2-0 (if we do) should be seen as an excellent all round performance.

BIG DAVE at 16:41:27 Monday August 25 2003
WHATS HAPPENING

KettCobb at 16:41:14 Monday August 25 2003
To be air although they have had lots of pressure it doesnt seem they have really created that many clear cut chances. Burgess gets booked for a poor tackle,stupid non league fans chanting "off off off" again. Yeovil free kick....short....into the area.....Lockwood screws it wide for a goal kick.

Paul at 16:41:00 Monday August 25 2003
Burgess becomes 5th Cobbs player booked... it's fair to say if we were doing the attacking we wouldn't be commiting fouls!

Anon at 16:40:34 Monday August 25 2003
Burgess now booked

2003 at 16:40:30 Monday August 25 2003
January

KettCobb at 16:39:32 Monday August 25 2003
I make it about 10mins left,id hate for them to score now,the pressure would be immense. Free Kick to Yeovil..Trollope booked for handball while he was retreating 10yards? Ref moves the ball forward 10yards...edge of the box free kick.....straight at thommo.

Anon at 16:39:21 Monday August 25 2003
Homo ref has booked Trollope for Handball as he was moving back.

1999 at 16:39:19 Monday August 25 2003
2000

Paul at 16:39:17 Monday August 25 2003
Trol booked, free kick moved 10 yards towards our goal

Anon at 16:38:46 Monday August 25 2003
That Darlo big chap has scored - Matt Clarke

Paul at 16:38:42 Monday August 25 2003
Cool, thanks.. apparently they recon on the Radio that we are inviting Yeovil to attack us... how polite of us... now come on Toen, get at them!

Cymru Cobbler at 16:38:41 Monday August 25 2003
If the score stays the same will this game been seen as an excellent defensive performance, or a lucky escape?

Anon at 16:38:35 Monday August 25 2003
bloody push out like the boss has supposed to have told you!!!

KettCobb at 16:37:50 Monday August 25 2003
No mate,Just was down for a bit of treatment.

KettCobb at 16:37:15 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil attack,Chambers does well and clears the danger.

Paul at 16:37:13 Monday August 25 2003
Did Hargreaves go off? I mean, was he subbed?

Paul at 16:36:48 Monday August 25 2003
Come on Cobbs, get that ball and play it around.. this is exactly what our players can do hence why we paid so much to get them!

Gills o Burnley 3 at 16:36:22 Monday August 25 2003
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

KettCobb at 16:36:16 Monday August 25 2003
6105 at Yeovil today. Hargreaves injured.

KettCobb at 16:35:43 Monday August 25 2003
Kettering 1 Braintree 1.

Paul at 16:35:41 Monday August 25 2003
Kettering 1-1...

Cricket watch at 16:35:37 Monday August 25 2003
England lost

Anon at 16:35:23 Monday August 25 2003
Ex Cobbler Lee Maddison sent off as well

KettCobb at 16:35:14 Monday August 25 2003
john Terrys Brother comes on for Yeovil. free kick to yeovil,Sammo beats the 6ft8 bloke in the air again,Cobbs clear.

CobbsCam at 16:34:37 Monday August 25 2003
Dont worry Low has a 6' 8" cock

KettCobb at 16:33:25 Monday August 25 2003
Blackmore and partner making sense for once saying if they get one they will probably lay siege and get a 2nd,pretty obvious,but at least they are making sense.15mins left.

Paul at 16:33:00 Monday August 25 2003
All gone very quiet, were not holding onto possesion well, and if we could we might stand a chance... come on Cobbs... don't let them get a goal

Me at 16:32:54 Monday August 25 2003
Mike Newell sent off for Luton for tackling a Brighton player, Wilko has a lot to learn as a manager.

RED CARDS at 16:32:30 Monday August 25 2003
MIKE NEWELL RED CARD

KettCobb at 16:32:19 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil throw,Sammo beats the 6ft8 bloke in the air.

5 2/3 at 16:31:59 Monday August 25 2003
5 7/8

5.1 at 16:31:28 Monday August 25 2003
5.2

KettCobb at 16:31:19 Monday August 25 2003
Richards booked for not realising it was their throw!

5 at 16:30:57 Monday August 25 2003
5

Me at 16:30:42 Monday August 25 2003
I'm not a betting man but I reckon I know what number comes next.

4 at 16:30:02 Monday August 25 2003
4

Me at 16:29:36 Monday August 25 2003
Hargreaves booked for holding up play in the centre circle, he was selling lucky charms and pegs.

KettCobb at 16:29:01 Monday August 25 2003
6ft 8 bloke coming on for them.

please at 16:27:52 Monday August 25 2003
how do you POST photos on here I have loads of great Cobblers photos

KettCobb at 16:27:39 Monday August 25 2003
This isnt that nice listening to all this pressure!

Anon at 16:27:28 Monday August 25 2003
cmon guys keep plugging away!!! we appear to be sitting very deep, didnt someone say this would be criminal!!!

Paul at 16:26:58 Monday August 25 2003
Kettering 1-0 up... Direones still losing 3-1

3 at 16:26:46 Monday August 25 2003
3

Ralph2 at 16:26:44 Monday August 25 2003
If that is really you Hotel ender have you got the one with Big Frank in?

KettCobb at 16:26:20 Monday August 25 2003
20mins left,we need to nick a 3rd on the break or just get the ball and calm things down.If they get one i think they will get 2.Yeovil free kick...cleared by burgess,Kettering winning 1-0.

SUNDERLAND 2 WATFOR 0 at 16:25:50 Monday August 25 2003
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Me at 16:25:42 Monday August 25 2003
I personally hope we play crap every game if we can be 2-0 up after 65 minutes

Paul at 16:25:14 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil corner... near post, hooked away.... breaks down

2 at 16:25:12 Monday August 25 2003
2

Anon at 16:24:51 Monday August 25 2003
2nd half we are playing absolute crap, cmon guys sort it out!!!

KettCobb at 16:24:45 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil all over us,this isnt that good,we need to get the ball and pass it around and take the sting out of the game.

Paul at 16:24:22 Monday August 25 2003
God that sounded really close.. from 3 yeards out they put it over... this is a BIG problem.. we sound like were about to concede

Me at 16:23:36 Monday August 25 2003
Very good

1 at 16:23:19 Monday August 25 2003
1

Me at 16:23:08 Monday August 25 2003
Wrexham winning their 3,019th consecutive game

Hotel Ender at 16:22:59 Monday August 25 2003
KettCobb at 16:22:53 Monday August 25 2003
25yard shot just over from Yeovil.

KettCobb at 16:22:07 Monday August 25 2003
Was the Yeovil ans Booing mate,Blackmore said Cobblers fans were cheering him.

Me at 16:21:43 Monday August 25 2003
That's unusual, Cobbs fans booing............

Paul at 16:21:37 Monday August 25 2003
Adam Blackmore recons we have gone 5 accross the middle and just with Richards up front

KettCobb at 16:21:17 Monday August 25 2003
They are all over us it sounds,hopefully we can weather the storm,seems we have gone 4-5-1.

Anon at 16:20:51 Monday August 25 2003
smith subbed, please got not due to injury!!!

Paul at 16:20:27 Monday August 25 2003
Cobbs fans sound like their booing as Smith is going off!

KettCobb at 16:20:24 Monday August 25 2003
Smith is going off,Richards is coming on.

Paul at 16:20:04 Monday August 25 2003
ARGH... Yeovil have almost scored twice there in like 10 seconds... Cobbs might be switching to 4-4-2 (Richards coming on, Smith going off)

KettCobb at 16:19:34 Monday August 25 2003
ooooo that sounded close,re didnt give a foul that was apparently a blatant foul,thommo saves,scare over.

Anon at 16:19:31 Monday August 25 2003
Ref is having a mare

KettCobb at 16:19:28 Monday August 25 2003
Im not young

KettCobb at 16:18:40 Monday August 25 2003
True Paul,at least the school holidays are over soon,then the young idiot will go away again for a while.

RED CARD at 16:18:01 Monday August 25 2003
STEVE HOWARD!!!

KettCobb at 16:17:43 Monday August 25 2003
Jackson misses an easy chance,that was a bloody let off.

Paul at 16:17:22 Monday August 25 2003
Sounds like were really letting them play again.. Urgh!

Anon at 16:17:16 Monday August 25 2003
Howard sent off for FAL

KettCobb at 16:17:09 Monday August 25 2003
Normal service resumed, Graham Felton deep in the Yeovil half, nice cross to Graham Hawkins.....

Paul at 16:16:23 Monday August 25 2003
Haha.. true KettCobb, but "clever" isn't a word you could associte with someone who's idea of fun is being an imposter!

KettCobb at 16:16:10 Monday August 25 2003
Cobblers sitting back it seems,soaking up pressure,dangerous game to play,hopefully we can hit them on the break.Yeovil break,Williams tripped by Burgess,Burgess gets a Yellow.

Middlebill at 16:16:07 Monday August 25 2003
Tar and feather the imposter, the Cad

at 16:16:04 Monday August 25 2003

KettCobb at 16:15:22 Monday August 25 2003
Oh no the Kettering gGenerators gone down and my valve radio has blown up

KettCobb at 16:15:11 Monday August 25 2003
You would think the imposter would be clever enough not to pose as me while im here aswell!

Middlebill at 16:14:41 Monday August 25 2003
Of course you've got an imposter on here. There is always an imposter on here!

Paul at 16:14:36 Monday August 25 2003
Seems were letting Yeovil back into the game, Come ON TOWN... Push forward and kill the game off for a change!

KettCobb at 16:14:24 Monday August 25 2003
Paul - yep i theres any weird posts like that just ignore them mate. Cobblers under pressure again,Yeovil corner...shot comes in,over the bar.

KettCobb at 16:14:17 Monday August 25 2003
Whats happening, Rushden 1 v QPR 3

KettCobb at 16:13:23 Monday August 25 2003
Free kick....Diamonds 1 QPR 3 YESSS!.....ermm Yeovil free kick,dunno wots happening...nothing it seems!

Dire 1 Qpr lots at 16:13:19 Monday August 25 2003
.

Paul at 16:13:04 Monday August 25 2003
QPR score again... 3-1 up over the Monkeys

Sean from London at 16:12:28 Monday August 25 2003
The future bright, the future's claret and white (and not green and white hoops for a change)

Paul at 16:12:20 Monday August 25 2003
KettCobb at 16:09:03 "Low has been shown the red card"...? I guess we have an imposter on here!

KettCobb at 16:12:15 Monday August 25 2003
Thommo saves a shot that lacked pace.

KettCobb at 16:11:40 Monday August 25 2003
Never said Low wasnt on the field!?!?!?

KettCobb at 16:11:08 Monday August 25 2003
Corner....Sammo fouls apparently.

Sheff W 1 v Wrexham 2 at 16:11:06 Monday August 25 2003
Ohhhhhhhhhhh

Paul at 16:10:49 Monday August 25 2003
Eh, what you talking about KettCobb? Low is still on the field!

KettCobb at 16:10:23 Monday August 25 2003
All gone a bit quiet.Yeovil still pressing,seems we are coping well,Dudders away,defence holds firm,Cobbs Corner...

Paul at 16:10:03 Monday August 25 2003
Be awesome to kill the game off right now with a 3rd goal.... can't see it happening... you know what the half-time team talk will have been "DEFEND, DEFEND, PLAY BALLS INTO THE CORNER, DEFEND, BE NEGATIVE... but remember, be professional" ;-))

eddy the eagle at 16:09:43 Monday August 25 2003
got nothing to do with tactics mate i hear they gave away hendon and howard and he was without the services of howey, welch,frain and samson for the second half of the seaaon

KettCobb at 16:09:03 Monday August 25 2003
Low has been shown the red card

KettCobb at 16:08:50 Monday August 25 2003
Similar to when we scored,mainly them but not as bad as the 1st half.

KettCobb at 16:08:42 Monday August 25 2003
Free kick to Yeovil just outside Cobblers box.....

KettCobb at 16:08:11 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil attacking again,could be a sign of things to come in this half,think we will come under alot of pressure. Cross into box,flying header away from Sammo,free kick to Yeovil..

Paul at 16:07:14 Monday August 25 2003
Seems to be a quiet start to the second

KettCobb at 16:06:56 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil free kick....into the area,out for a goal kick.

KettCobb at 16:06:11 Monday August 25 2003
tense game,wouldnt suprise me if we draw 2-2 or lose 3-2,wont be happy unless we get a 3rd.

Ralph2 at 16:06:00 Monday August 25 2003
I am at Peterborough match, they have had a player sent off, 2-1 to QPR

KettCobb at 16:05:07 Monday August 25 2003
Cobblers give the ball away cheaply again,Yeovil attack,Trollope intercepts,to Smith...out to Dudders,crosses,goes out for a goal kick.

LOTSWTC at 16:04:24 Monday August 25 2003
We are watching you

KettCobb at 16:03:38 Monday August 25 2003
2nd half started....Yeovil start off with attack...trollope gives the ball away,yeovil shoot but goes wide.

Anon at 16:02:45 Monday August 25 2003
north stand J----- like it, do you think they would boo. Amazing score so far, especially with injuries.

KettCobb at 16:02:17 Monday August 25 2003
Fingers crossed we can go onto win the game now,going to be gutted if we dont get 3 points from it after being 2-0 up at hal time.

Policeman Plod ex Hairdresser at 16:01:24 Monday August 25 2003
Im a mate of Old Stratford, i collect old moustaches, i used to wear a right dodgy one down the Salon, couldnt I pull, I sold it to tONY mORLEY AND LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM

Ralph2 at 16:01:19 Monday August 25 2003
Mmmmmm, stinks doesn't it, quite good though.

Anon at 15:59:01 Monday August 25 2003
I smell an impersonator

Old Stratford Cobbler at 15:58:20 Monday August 25 2003
Ive managed to find a £8 a night bed and breakfast in Yeovil, call me tight, but it means more money for tomorrow to buy videos in the local charity shops, i know I will find The Worzels video and lp

Marvo at 15:56:51 Monday August 25 2003
Oh shit I thought the Yeovil game was an evening kick off I have only just left and heard the score on the radio

HOME Crowds at 15:55:39 Monday August 25 2003
The reason for the low crowds is; for a couple of the games, THE SAINTS and the County were playing at the same time, County are near top, and the SAINTS top 3 Rugby team, its the summer season, and we have lost lots of fans through relegation, and a few yerars of non scoring.... no worries it will all turn around - KeyHoleCobblers

Rob Dunkley at 15:53:36 Monday August 25 2003
If it is all-ticket for Donny, sureluy it is the same for us and you know what that does for our gates! Also remember it was on an evening so people work and some were probably at the Eggchasers.

KettCobb at 15:53:30 Monday August 25 2003
543 is a good turnout,considering the distance and the all ticket debacle.

Jonathan Gould at 15:50:52 Monday August 25 2003
I am so angry

North Stand J at 15:50:35 Monday August 25 2003
Stallard is quality, he's always played well against us. Id be more than happy if we signed him. Right 45mins to go.....lets get that ball into the corner and run the clock down ;-)

KettCobb at 15:50:32 Monday August 25 2003
I am from Northampton what do you mean

KettCobb at 15:50:19 Monday August 25 2003
interestingly i think it will be a decent crowd on Saturday,especially if we win today,there was 5020 against Darlo,with say 300 Darlo,take 4700 Cobbs,add 1500 Donny and you have got 6200 ish! Should be good.

Paul at 15:50:13 Monday August 25 2003
Right, I'm off to rest my.. erm hands and get a cup of chow... see you all for the 2nd!

PATTCOBB at 15:49:56 Monday August 25 2003
Half time, 2-0 well done but we must try harder in the second half what a poor turn out of Cobblers fans, most are from out of Northampton, perhaps all Northampton people support rugby and cricket now, wasters

Paul at 15:49:47 Monday August 25 2003
We got battered KettCobb? hehe.. when was that, I seem to have forgotten everything except 2 goals. lol

Paul at 15:48:57 Monday August 25 2003
Kettering 0-0 at half time

KettCobb at 15:48:34 Monday August 25 2003
Half Time - 2-0 bloody good so far,even if we did get battered for alot o the half.

Paul at 15:48:09 Monday August 25 2003
Turley apparently to blame a bit for QPR's second goal

Anon at 15:48:05 Monday August 25 2003
QPR AGAIN, AINSWORTH FTOM £% YARDS AGAIn turley you muppertr

InsiderDressingRoom at 15:47:49 Monday August 25 2003
We have a webcam in the Cobblers dressing room waiting for them to come in

KettCobb at 15:47:48 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil free kick,edge of box....uh oh.....over the bar,phew. Goal at Direones.....2-1 to QPR,Get in!!!!

Paul at 15:47:20 Monday August 25 2003
QPR SCORE!!! HAHAHAHA

Anon at 15:47:08 Monday August 25 2003
goal an nonc epoark

Anon at 15:46:39 Monday August 25 2003
Exactly. It may been that Stallard wants to leave but I think he is like Richards gets loads of chances and misses quite alot.

Paul at 15:45:54 Monday August 25 2003
Cobbs break from a corner, Low held back, Cobbs Free Kick

Anon at 15:45:48 Monday August 25 2003
Low held back again

KettCobb at 15:45:46 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil corner...Notts are awful by the way,lost all their games so far and aint scored a goal,corner comes to nothing,Cobblers break....Low held back,Cobbs free kick.

Paul at 15:45:16 Monday August 25 2003
I prefer 2-0 to the Cardozas!

Anon at 15:44:52 Monday August 25 2003
strongest performance by thomo according to blackmore!!!

KettCobb at 15:44:30 Monday August 25 2003
Bets on we throw it away ;-) Apparently a bloody good through ball from Smith and a great run and finish by Low.

Anon at 15:44:02 Monday August 25 2003
2-0 to the referee, what a load of non league twats!!!

Rob Dunkley at 15:43:44 Monday August 25 2003
Mark Who? Notts County looke rooted to the bottom and have not even scored yet!

ajp at 15:43:03 Monday August 25 2003
FCKING YES!!!!! CMON!!!!!

Paul at 15:42:58 Monday August 25 2003
Maybe your right KettCobb, we could get 6000 this Sat... wouldn't it be nice to see Sixfields full to the brim like old times again!

KettCobb at 15:42:55 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil fans - 2-0 to the referee haha.

Anon at 15:42:20 Monday August 25 2003
Another chunk of his transfer fee paid back!

Paul at 15:42:18 Monday August 25 2003
YES YES YES... 2-0 before half-time... what a great day this is so far!

KettCobb at 15:42:04 Monday August 25 2003
Josh Low! YEESSSSSSSSSSSS 2-0!!!

Paul at 15:41:55 Monday August 25 2003
2-0 LOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KettCobb at 15:41:35 Monday August 25 2003
Wpnt be 6500+ might well be around 6000 though.

Anon at 15:41:12 Monday August 25 2003
Pish leading

Paul at 15:41:01 Monday August 25 2003
Yea, I can hear them in general.... just got this damn loud PC next to me ;-)

KettCobb at 15:40:55 Monday August 25 2003
Hargreaves gets away with a possible foul,gives goal kick and books player for diving and player for arguing.

Anon at 15:40:48 Monday August 25 2003
6500+ for sat hopefully!!!

Paul at 15:40:21 Monday August 25 2003
Early cross from Dudfield, Smith just can't get to it

KettCobb at 15:40:20 Monday August 25 2003
Surely you can hear the Yeovil fans,sounds like Blackmore is sat with them all! Good break from Cobblers,comes to nothing.

Paul at 15:39:49 Monday August 25 2003
Dudfield wins throw-in

KettCobb at 15:39:33 Monday August 25 2003
5020 v Darlo and what,300 Darlo fans?

Paul at 15:39:11 Monday August 25 2003
Wow, KettCobb you must have better ears than me, I can't hear anything on the radio but Adam blackmore!

Anon at 15:38:46 Monday August 25 2003
35 yard volley by Gareth Ainsworth

KettCobb at 15:38:44 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil free kick.....into wall,bad cross. Diamonds 1 QPR 1,get in. 35yard volley from Ainsworth.

Paul at 15:38:26 Monday August 25 2003
YES QPR have scored!

Paul at 15:38:15 Monday August 25 2003
I think we would need to win 3 or 4 goals to nill to get 4500 cobbs fans

Anon at 15:37:53 Monday August 25 2003
QPR equalised

KettCobb at 15:37:49 Monday August 25 2003
Clarke fouls Yeovil player,crowd chanting OFF OFF etc....think its just a yellow though.

KettCobb at 15:37:02 Monday August 25 2003
Cant believe Donny are bringing 1500 on sat. Hopefully if we win today then we can get at least 4500 cobbs.

Paul at 15:36:55 Monday August 25 2003
I think we need to get Trol the ball more, he seems to be good at spreading play and moving us upfield!

KettCobb at 15:35:46 Monday August 25 2003
Burgess coming into the game aswell.

KettCobb at 15:35:08 Monday August 25 2003
I think to be fair everyone is jealous of our money and i think every 3rd div club would love Low in their team. Cobblers pressing them well now,got back into the game well.

Paul at 15:34:41 Monday August 25 2003
Sounds like we are really coming back into this... come on Cobbs!! We can do this, second goal before half-time would be nice!

Me at 15:34:24 Monday August 25 2003
Off the line from a Cobbs corner

KettCobb at 15:34:19 Monday August 25 2003
"is that all you take away" Well i you hadnt made it all ticket...

North Stand J at 15:34:11 Monday August 25 2003
how come all other fans of other teams keep telling me that low is rubbish and that wherever hes played hes been booed? and how come dudfield is playing so well???

Paul at 15:33:48 Monday August 25 2003
Burgess corner, Dudfield has a shot... keeper makes a great save!

KettCobb at 15:33:41 Monday August 25 2003
Cobblers Corner,Cobblers fans burst into a song,1st time for everything haha! Great save from keeper from Dudfield shot,damn!

Anon at 15:33:33 Monday August 25 2003
That was close

Anon at 15:33:26 Monday August 25 2003
least its not peterboro songs

Anon at 15:33:20 Monday August 25 2003
Corner fluked by Smudger

KettCobb at 15:32:42 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil fans are quite loud,havent heard our fans really.

Paul at 15:32:07 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil free kick

Anon at 15:32:03 Monday August 25 2003
have we sang a song yet?

Paul at 15:31:33 Monday August 25 2003
End to end stuff this...

KettCobb at 15:31:28 Monday August 25 2003
Josh Low seems to be coming into the game,Dudfield aswell.

Paul at 15:30:34 Monday August 25 2003
Almost had a chance then... Dudfield I think!

KettCobb at 15:30:32 Monday August 25 2003
Fuck,Cobblers almost score after their keeper goes AWOL.

KettCobb at 15:29:43 Monday August 25 2003
Cobblers throw in,nr the corner flag....somehow we are offside.

Paul at 15:29:38 Monday August 25 2003
I heard Burgess name, he was pushed in the back!

Anon at 15:29:16 Monday August 25 2003
get the counter sorted ray. how many hits this sit e had now?

Rob Dunkley at 15:29:08 Monday August 25 2003
Sounds as if Luke Chmabers needs to go to throw in school like me!

Paul at 15:28:53 Monday August 25 2003
Chambers is having a mare, poor throw-in and ref lets us take it again!

Paul at 15:28:27 Monday August 25 2003
And Yeovil have had enough of defending and as CHambers gives the vall away Yeovil have another chance!

KettCobb at 15:28:12 Monday August 25 2003
Chambers loses possesion,Yeovil break,Shoot but blocked by Sammo.

Paul at 15:27:49 Monday August 25 2003
Depends if the players start to Gel and do things themselfs... that can be the only reason that mostly "Good" players have got into Division 2 and are unfortunatly doing ok with Direones!

KettCobb at 15:27:22 Monday August 25 2003
Dont think theres any call for Wilko's head yet,we are bloody winning for gods sake! Just under pressure.

Anon at 15:26:58 Monday August 25 2003
darren barnard scores for grimsby

Paul at 15:26:43 Monday August 25 2003
Sudenly we have a period of "pressure", hey 30 seconds but it's something!

KettCobb at 15:26:23 Monday August 25 2003
Seems we are just getting into the game at last.

Anon at 15:26:18 Monday August 25 2003
Our players man for man are better than theirs so why do we struggle? I think we know the answer and to rectify it will result in bad headlines eg Fuckwit sacked after 49 days style.

North Stand J at 15:25:41 Monday August 25 2003
we've not got much possesion have we? why have i got an impending feeling of doom??

KettCobb at 15:25:22 Monday August 25 2003
We need to get hold of the ball and get into the game,sounds like its fully blown Yeovil pressure without us getting any chance at all.

KettCobb at 15:24:24 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil's players name is spelt wrong on his shirt.

Paul at 15:24:03 Monday August 25 2003
It's calmed down a bit right now, but I suspect theyw ill come at us again unless we start to play it around....

Anon at 15:23:56 Monday August 25 2003
We need to get ball down to Dudders feet

Anon at 15:22:56 Monday August 25 2003
cambridge 0-2 hull

KettCobb at 15:22:47 Monday August 25 2003
Dont think any of them have touched the ball except the defence!

Paul at 15:22:15 Monday August 25 2003
Good point Rob, haven;t heard his name yet! Perhaps the rest of the team don't want to give it to him in case he runs into the corner ;-)))

KettCobb at 15:22:01 Monday August 25 2003
This is not good to listen to.

Rob Dunkley at 15:21:40 Monday August 25 2003
It definitely was Reid, according my source at the game

Paul at 15:21:28 Monday August 25 2003
Wouldn't it be nice to hear us have a decent chance and score... HAHA... well their's always next week...

Rob Dunkley at 15:20:50 Monday August 25 2003
HAs Burgess toucjed the ball yet

Paul at 15:20:16 Monday August 25 2003
It;s not a question of IF it's a question of when... Yeovil will score in a second if we don't stop this onslaught!

Paul at 15:20:14 Monday August 25 2003
It;s not a question of IF it's a question of when... Yeovil will score in a second if we don't stop this onslaught!

KettCobb at 15:19:55 Monday August 25 2003
Off the line by Chambers,all over us,surely matter of time before they score.

Paul at 15:19:38 Monday August 25 2003
Shot comes in and is defelcted... what the hell is going on? We really need to start to play it around at the back.. You just know we are probably booting it up the field and hoping for the best!

KettCobb at 15:19:05 Monday August 25 2003
Hmm they are still all over us.Corner - Takes deflection,appeal for handball,dunno where the balls gone?!

Paul at 15:18:47 Monday August 25 2003
Another Yeovil run ends ina corner for them... WAKE UP TOWN!!!

Paul at 15:18:09 Monday August 25 2003
Well done Rob, just heard you emailed Adam Blackmore and corrected the scorer! HAHA... nice one mate!

Anon at 15:18:06 Monday August 25 2003
They are now saying it was Reid who scored

KettCobb at 15:17:58 Monday August 25 2003
It was Paul Reid apparently,Rob well done! :-)

Anon at 15:17:36 Monday August 25 2003
Holloway must have a Northamptonshire curse!

Paul at 15:17:17 Monday August 25 2003
We break and Low nearly gets to the ball for a chance... come on Town! ... Mokeys are 1-0 up over QPR.. swines!

Rob Dunkley at 15:17:03 Monday August 25 2003
Low close after a trademark run... Village People winning:-(

KettCobb at 15:17:02 Monday August 25 2003
Oooo Josh Low creates problems,Keeper just beats him to the ball,Diamonds 1 QPR 0,Fuck.

Paul at 15:15:40 Monday August 25 2003
Fraino Fan, no need for audio commentary... just sit here and we will do our best!

Anon at 15:15:16 Monday August 25 2003
dont they do audio streams on bbc.co.uk local radio bit?

KettCobb at 15:14:57 Monday August 25 2003
Bloody free header Thompson just saves.This dont sound all that good,still winning tho which is all that counts.

Paul at 15:14:56 Monday August 25 2003
Thompson slips and we almost conceed! urgh!

Paul at 15:14:32 Monday August 25 2003
Yea, would be great to pick up the win though and go onto a game with Doncaster next Sat if they lose today! I feel if we can get forward we stand a chance of scoring a second... we need the confidence!

Fraino Fan at 15:13:24 Monday August 25 2003
Anyone know any website with live audio or text commentary of the match, other than the 'world' service?

KettCobb at 15:13:02 Monday August 25 2003
Its bloody horrible listening to this on the radio,especially when they are all over us,543 Cobblers fans there,not bad considering some idiot made it all ticket.

KettCobb at 15:12:07 Monday August 25 2003
I do believe its a matter of time before Yeovil score. Donny 0 Hudds 1.

Rob Dunkley at 15:11:36 Monday August 25 2003
Help! I am scared

Paul at 15:11:30 Monday August 25 2003
Yep, sounds like we are going negative right now and defending lots.... Yeovil almost scored then.. argh... were in need of some strong management right now... ahem!

KettCobb at 15:11:16 Monday August 25 2003
Yeovil almost scored,they are all over us.

KettCobb at 15:10:02 Monday August 25 2003
Still all Yeovil from what i can tell,as long as we dont concede..

Paul at 15:09:13 Monday August 25 2003
Mind you, it's nice Sky have a reporter at the game! Come on Town, lets show them we can score more than 1 goal in a game!

Anon at 15:08:22 Monday August 25 2003
quick lads, to the corner flag.

Sky... at 15:08:20 Monday August 25 2003
... Says it was Paul Reid!

KettCobb at 15:07:00 Monday August 25 2003
Just hope we can keep this advantage and maybe add to it.

Anon at 15:06:47 Monday August 25 2003
Ceefax has given it to Paul Reid!!

Rob Dunkley at 15:06:07 Monday August 25 2003
From a set piece as well

Paul at 15:05:59 Monday August 25 2003
SMITH 1-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anon at 15:05:43 Monday August 25 2003
FUCKING YES!!!

Anon at 15:05:35 Monday August 25 2003
MARTIN SMITH!!

KettCobb at 15:05:32 Monday August 25 2003
GOAL!!!!!!!!!! SMITHY!

Anon at 15:05:24 Monday August 25 2003
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!

Rob Dunkley at 15:04:56 Monday August 25 2003
Corner to Cobblers

KettCobb at 15:04:28 Monday August 25 2003
FUCK! Our 1st missed chance of the day.

Anon at 15:04:09 Monday August 25 2003
palmer laughed at out £400k bid tho

KettCobb at 15:04:01 Monday August 25 2003
Have we touched the ball yet ;-)

KettCobb at 15:02:59 Monday August 25 2003
Goal - oops no it was almost a goal for Yeovil,i can really see us losing today you know.

Rob Dunkley at 15:02:54 Monday August 25 2003
Easrly scare as per usual then!

KettCobb at 15:01:16 Monday August 25 2003
Wilko also said we may still bring in a proven goalscorer,he also laughed at Sheff Weds 250k bid for Beckett.

Paul at 15:01:05 Monday August 25 2003
I wish Wilson every luck at Bedford, I really hope they get promoted this season, he was a genuine guy who just needed to get more experience and learn to understand tactics a little better. He was at Friday's game with Darlo too!

KettCobb at 15:00:34 Monday August 25 2003
Wilko did deffo say Willmott is out for possibly 3weeks,but hopefully will be back sooner,our bench is bloody strong to be fair,our fans in good voice it seems.

Anon at 14:53:01 Monday August 25 2003
That is what Wilko said maybe he got confused with Ashley Westwood who is also out for three weeks.

Anon at 14:51:19 Monday August 25 2003
3 weeks with a dead leg?

Rob Dunkley at 14:37:27 Monday August 25 2003
To be fair Kett I do not think we have more than two fit centre halfs with Willmott and Westwood out! I expect us to sign a loan defender.

Rob Dunkley at 14:35:00 Monday August 25 2003
Willmott could be out for three weeks:-( Sammo needs 11 more appearances to move into number 3 on the all time appearances chart ahead of Gleasure.

KettCobb at 14:32:31 Monday August 25 2003
Just heard the team on the radio, Thompson,Clarke,Chambers,Sammo,Reid,Hargreaves,Trollope,Burgess,Dudfield,Low and Smith. On the bench - Harper,Carruthers,Richards,Harsley and Youngs. Seems a bit weird that we are playing 3 in midfield when they are playing 5 across the middle. According to radio there is a good turnout from Cobblers fans.

eddy the eagle at 14:00:35 Monday August 25 2003
should he pass should he not pass theres only one answer,if kevin wilson was on line they would have gone for gaol no dought about it.i watch him at bedford he never rests,he drives them forward at every chance. its all about scoring goals.it would be interesting to see what willo could do with all that money i think he got you promotion with out to mutch.still your loss is our gain nine goals three games second in ryman prem may be top by to night

Yeovil v Cobblers at 13:33:31 Monday August 25 2003
Just kicked off

Anon at 12:05:37 Monday August 25 2003
lets be honest. the old hotel end was a right shithole wernt it? but still. it was OUR shithole

Yoooiks at 11:03:11 Monday August 25 2003
How do you post photos on here, the Hotel End is a church!!!

Oh Yes! at 10:18:31 Monday August 25 2003
Really lookng forward to the game at Yovil. I have the best seats in the ground, down by the corner flag!!

Ralph at 09:38:51 Monday August 25 2003
What a great pic though!! Time to saddle up the palomino and head west. See you there Big Bloke!!

Ralph at 09:37:59 Monday August 25 2003
The lunatics have taken over the asylum!

Hotel Ender at 09:33:18 Monday August 25 2003
hehehehehehe

Hotel Ender at 09:32:42 Monday August 25 2003
bugger - tried posting a pic of the hotel end! but obviously got the commands wrong!
ajp at 09:26:40 Monday August 25 2003
Cant believe the pig has found his way onto this board!! God help us all!!!

Hotel Ender at 09:23:39 Monday August 25 2003

Pedant at 09:20:07 Monday August 25 2003
it's 'nit pick' by the way!

village boy at 08:00:29 Monday August 25 2003
Your too serious about life,err.. 23.29,Relax man and have some respect for the contributions from others, even if they are cobblers supporters.

Middlebill at 04:43:47 Monday August 25 2003
So, not that hard then!

Middlebill at 04:43:22 Monday August 25 2003
TAg at 00:27:44 Monday August 25 2003
fao tag, Your anonymous, pathetic nick picking is just typical of the moronic entries that are based on slagging others. The Sixfields mention was irony if you can actually read. I wasn't at the game, that's the whole point so am i to told to f.. off because i was working that evening and even if you didn't think it was irony and you thought it was a mistake, how sad are you that you have to nick pick. If you could actually construct a sentence that doesn't target others maybe we might have some free debate here. Oh and can I applaud slimmartinw for daring to express opinions that he must know are going to attract the kind of idiotic comments that i am getting. Facts are difficult to swallow sometimes.

sad sad bastard at 00:19:34 Monday August 25 2003
err..ay So you think by telling slimartin that he is boring that he is going to stop posting? I'd rather read his very well argued standpoint than the rantings of twisted mentalist. Well said publish and be damned.

Publish and be damned at 23:52:10 Sunday August 24 2003
Don't listen slimbloke, you help to maintain a good healthy balance bewteen the outrageous sycophants (TED) and the nutters (usually R&D lowlife). I enjoy the balanced diet of this board, it helps with the digestion!!

err.. at 23:29:16 Sunday August 24 2003
err, sorry realslimartin, but I thought you rated Martin Wilkinson as one of the best managers of all time? I obviously misread your last 2000 posts, or perhaps you were not direct enough? After all since you started to print MW's managerial statistics they have improved. Perhaps you should print a table of the Cobblers managers with the worst records? You know Fenwick and Crerand at the bottom etc, and then every time the Cobblers win you can tell us all how many places MW has risen in the table. And then we can all say, STICK IT UP YOU JACKSY YOU BORING AND AGONISINGLY PREDICTABLE HALFWIT. Or perhaps I misunderstand you?

village boy at 23:25:16 Sunday August 24 2003
Cobblestone, Do you think your gates will get any bigger this season?

HaHa at 23:08:11 Sunday August 24 2003
So was Ron Harris!

Anon at 22:08:52 Sunday August 24 2003
See - didn't work. That Sid the pig is a HACKER !!!!!!

Anon at 22:08:21 Sunday August 24 2003
[IMG] http://home.earthlink.net/~asena/images/animpig.gif [/IMG]

Anon at 22:03:04 Sunday August 24 2003
........... and how come sid the pig managed to insert a *.gif image? I didn't think this site allowed html coding?

Anyway ............. at 21:54:08 Sunday August 24 2003
What the frig has happened to Ashley Westwood?!?!?!?!

MCT at 21:45:44 Sunday August 24 2003
Thanks for the help with the directions to Yeovil guys, see you all there.

Smilingshoemaker at 20:51:11 Sunday August 24 2003
Yes Slim - well researched & difficult to argue against - However, I think you do have to look beyond just the manager on some of those tales of failure - bankrupt clubs - squads the manager would not want but had to live with - there are I'm sure (if you can be arsed to research it) juxta positioned tales of crap managers who have had successes - didn't Tony Barton win the European cup & John Barnwell the league cup?

Memory Lane at 20:43:31 Sunday August 24 2003
The record's stuk, the record's stuck, the record's stuck . . . .

Thomas at 20:42:53 Sunday August 24 2003
A very informative post slimbloke, thanks.

BB at 20:39:50 Sunday August 24 2003
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slimmartinw and a tale of crap managers at 20:38:28 Sunday August 24 2003
For those who are interested in facts, rather than fiction, it is right to say that Wilko ranks among those with the worst record in living memory. Apart from the notorious short term rein of England international Terry Fenwick, does anyone remember the ignominious mangement term of Pat Crerand who took charge after we were promoted from Division Four without losing a single home game. The former Celtic and Manchester United midfielder's record was appalling even by Wilko's standards. He lasted just five months from August 1976 until January 1977, winning just four out of 21 games as he took the club towards relegation. Wilko has managed four wins in 18 games with us, so one more win in the next three games and he will be better than Pat. Which is an amazing feat, isnt it. Add to that a wilko career record which now stands at a pretty impressive (not) 24 wins in 96 games . The hostel of unemployable English football managers has others who would rival Wilko for sheer crapdom. The latest has arrived in the shape of Glenn Roeder who was today sacked by West Ham after the board sold all their best players, some would say. In 86 games in charge of West Ham he won 27, which is better than Wilko so, there's an option for the future, if we are really into rubbish managers. His previous record was staggering in its awfulness as he won just 44 games in 139 games in charge of Watford, taking them down. So it seems that claret shirt has a kind of blinding effect when it comes to spotting managerial talent lately. I mean Villa are in the same boat. After Gregory shot himself in the foot with a mouth that would make Bernard Manning wince, they took on England 'turnip' Graham Taylor. Superb in charge of Watford with reflected glory when he was in charge of Villa this time round. But 19 victories in 60 games in charge at Villa Park, while magnificent by Cobblers standards a la wilko, it was clearly not good enough for a certain Mr (Thug) Ellis. I feel sorry for Mike Newell, myself, while wilko was getting a lovely managerial contract for being rubbish, he was being axed despite getting Hartlepool to the Second Division with 13 wins in 29 games and now three wins in four with Luton . Then there is the shuddering ineptitude of Gary Peters who took Exeter into the black hole that is the Vauxhall Conference and resigned as a result. Five wins in 13 games is again the crown jewels by Cobblers standards. Again while Wilko was given the vote of confidence Paul Simpson was ousted from that home of footballing excellence, Rochdale with a ' fantastic by our standards' record of 16 wins in 54 matches. And what of Kevin Racliffe, a cultured defender during Everton's championship winning glory days but a former manager after taking Shrewsbury out the Football League with another glorious effort - 58 wins in 187 games. Jimmy Quinn was brought in having presided over 36 wins in 100 games, again mindblowing my our standards but totally crap by others, and he has now won three in four with the Shrews. Then poor old Mick Wadsworth. Sacked in March while Huddersfield Town were bottom of the Second Division. He had managed one point from 15 in his last five games and only ten wins out of 43 games, resulting in the club's board taking action and putting in Mel Machin as a temporary replacement. Hold on that's pretty good too by our standards. Lets get him in!!! Rob Newman in charge of Southend got the bullet the same month. Why? He won a mere 30 matches out of 86 in charge and latterly won just one in his last six. Wonderful!!! What is going on. Why should he get the sack? It just doesn't make sense. By our standards, your heart must bleed for Steve Whitton who left Colchester in January by mutual consent after a run of seven games without a win but a record of 52 victories in 182 games in charge of the club between August 1999 and January 2003. And poor Graham Allner at Cheltenham, hard done to again by Wilko standards. A run of results after taking over from the mighty Steve Cotterill which saw him register nine wins in 32 games. What we would give for that kind of record!! Of course in truth, most of those involved in the club were far from surprised that they were all ousted. My point, once again, for those who don't get it, and for those that do and are bored, don't read. Why is it that we are wallowing in ineptitude when we have the money to make us great.

Sid the Pig at 20:35:45 Sunday August 24 2003
I'm lost
Rich at 20:34:08 Sunday August 24 2003
What a strange fish you are Pete!

Pete at 19:53:37 Sunday August 24 2003
"It just leaves a nasty taste in the mouth IF you care about the game." I don't care about the game, I care about Cobblers winning. I even put up with Atkins when we were winning! If he had passed and Darlington had equalised (unlikely as it was) it would have been the EXACT SAME PEOPLE whingeing on as are doing so now. "Why didn't he run the clock down? We had the three points!" Bank Holidays eh? How boring.

towny at 19:41:08 Sunday August 24 2003
More a supporter than these,"booing, sit at home on a bank holiday mondayinstead of following the mighty Cobblers" i'll have you know!

glover at 19:40:42 Sunday August 24 2003
Go to www.ciderspace.co.uk for directions to the wonderfull ground of Huish park. good luck tomorrow.

Anon at 19:33:54 Sunday August 24 2003
Stop trying to put us off going Towny. Call yourself a supporter?

towny at 19:27:55 Sunday August 24 2003
Yeah thats it ,go to matches,scroll to travel match pack and click on Yeovil and ill see you in the traffic jam A43>M40>A34>A303>JUNCTION WITH A30>A303>A371>A357>B3145>A30YEOVIL

Anon at 19:25:27 Sunday August 24 2003
Clear travel instructions at Yeovil's web site @ ytfc.net See you there

Middlebill at 19:24:00 Sunday August 24 2003
Just type "Routefinder" in your search engine and follow the instruction. Did anyone else know that there is a Northampton in Worcestershire?

Yeovil at 19:22:18 Sunday August 24 2003
If you leave now, you'll get there on Tuesday. The traffic is going to be appalling.

towny at 19:20:20 Sunday August 24 2003
MCT.. go to the offal site look under matches(i think)it gives travel details, hang on ill have a look

MCT at 19:07:42 Sunday August 24 2003
Can anyone help me out with the directions to Yeovil ground for tomorrows game.

Sprinkler at 18:50:10 Sunday August 24 2003
NT FCOK, i have cannot agree totally that the players brought in are ALL of real quality. i would say there is still no real creator. we havent got a proven goalscorer a problem and mw know s it hence the bids for beckett. the defence, however looks quite taught although i would question why harper is not in goal. we get so used to not having money that when the money does come we are in awe. but i really feel that we won't go forward with mw in charge and that in other hands we can really go from strength to strength. we should have beaten a dire darlington side comfortably but there was an air of desperation at the end and we were at sixfields. what exactly is wrong with harsley, what's up with asamoah. its all so perplexing. so i agree with your other sentiments and it is interesting how many are seeming to agree with slimmartinw, whos seems to have gone into hiding. mw, that's wilko's cv is abysmal as a manager and he should never have been appointed. those that remain loyal, do look at the cash rather than the reality. but i totally understand why they feel that way. for too long we have struggled and fought and now there seems the chance of a revolution at sixfields. but i don 't think it will come with mw in charge.

cobblestone at 18:30:05 Sunday August 24 2003
village boy you should beat our 5020 by atleast 1 beacause QPR will bring 5020 your mother will be proud or should that be your sister ( same thing!!)

Middlebill at 17:00:51 Sunday August 24 2003
ANON (15.49) Read the whole message, "Its a shithole". I couldn't be more clearer. Pattcobb (15.53) You're not Pattcobb and until you have the guts to name youself instead of hiding behing another persons identity, you can go fuck yourself! Sounds Like (16.12) Go and live there then. There's no limit to how high you can pile shit. You should feel well at home.

Cobblers Mad at 16:28:53 Sunday August 24 2003
I was at Fridays nights game, I have to say that we were not looking very good at all! It was the first match I have been to this season and I was expecing more! HOpefully the 3 points will give us a bit more confidence!

North Stand J at 16:13:07 Sunday August 24 2003
NTFcok stop being dibby. Cos we couldnt have KB back we got Richard Hill. RH and MW work as a partnership. Look at the disappointment at Gillingham when Richard Hill left. ARE WE NEVER GOING TO BE HAPPY NO MATTER WHO THE MANAGER IS???????? ITS ONLY BEEN 4 GAMES!!!!!!!!

Sounds Like at 16:12:41 Sunday August 24 2003
Middlebill, you make Luton seem almost attractive, and its people pretty intelligent.

NT FCOK at 16:00:53 Sunday August 24 2003
MW has brought in some players of real quality there is no disputing that, he has shown that he knows who and where they are some of the players he didnt get like becket for example has also shown his commitment to obtaining top players to get us out of this division. but what I have seen (like i have said all along) is that he is a quality scout but not a proven manager of which we must have after spending so freely, are we not the biggest spending club outside of the premiership ??? a lot more is expected by everyone after such a large outlay of money especially in the lower division. MW went on record as soon as he got the job that he wanted KB with him and KB accepted the offer only to be turned down by Mr Good, it means that he is not happy or could I say too confident about running this team, It would be fair to say that A TEAM OF THIS CALIBRE SHOULD HAVE ROASTED THE FIRST THREE GAMES AND NOT LOST OR DRAWN . no club in this position after spending so much can afford to get these kind of results, I really cannot see things changing for the better with wins and big scores,,,after saying that I really do hope we get the results the same as everybody else does, but it is showing that MW cannot get results with last seasons team or this new much improved one either. I really think MW should stick to what he knows best and not end up another casualty of the NTFC fans as Im sure he will.

PATTCOBB at 15:53:33 Sunday August 24 2003
You are nearly as big a knob as Anon, Middlebillarse

Anon at 15:49:23 Sunday August 24 2003
And your point is?

Middlebill at 15:46:07 Sunday August 24 2003
Last time I was in Luton (a couple of weeks back), they were asking people to sign a petition to demand that we end our illegal occupation of Iraq. Not a word of thanks for ridding them of that evil despot Saddam. Years ago we stopped off there for a drink and they were collecting for the IRA. The place is a shithole.

Middlebill at 15:41:34 Sunday August 24 2003
Well don't say it then!

Cobblers Mad at 15:17:22 Sunday August 24 2003
Great result Friday night, its all about confidence, well done to the Direones at Tranmere (hate to say it)

North Stand J at 15:16:58 Sunday August 24 2003
Sorry didnt mean to be anon!

Anon at 15:16:28 Sunday August 24 2003
Steve2 Parkin and Howard both suffered from poor service (how many goals did Parkin bang in for Swindon when he was getting suppied properly?). I'm sure our idiot following won't do to Smith and Low what they did to those two. We can already see that they've decided its the midfields turn for mindless abuse. Remember how Trollope was treated last year???? Look how he played under that ridiculous pressure last year, and compare that to how he's doing this year. Perhaps there's a lesson there for the thickos to take on board.....

steve2 at 14:45:49 Sunday August 24 2003
Lets just hope we don't do to Martin Smith and Josh Low what we did to Parkin and Howard. We have the best team for years - lets be proud and get behind everyone of them. 1500 Doncaster supporters coming on Saturday - lets make the atmosphere like the Norwich game - one of the best ever at Sixfields.

village boy at 14:43:52 Sunday August 24 2003
Spilly, is the greatest.The futures bright and sparkly. See you got 5020 Friday night can we beat it tommorrow?

Ralph2 at 14:39:11 Sunday August 24 2003
Maybe the majority weren't on his back during the games but they did nothing but slag him off at any opportunity, we should have kept faith.

Ralph at 14:34:38 Sunday August 24 2003
Not the majority Ralph2 but a very vociferous minority.

Ralph2 at 14:24:59 Sunday August 24 2003
We don't deserve him back here anyway MH, the majority of the fans treated him very badly.

Mad Hatter at 14:22:35 Sunday August 24 2003
The point is Middlebill, we did lose to Grimsby yesterday, but we still SUPPORT our team, no one booed them off, we applauded there performance like we always do. As for Stevie Howard, he won't leave because he knows the fans love him, even if he did he wouldn't come to you whingers, because you treated him like shit !

Ted at 13:42:34 Sunday August 24 2003
Steve 2..Remember THICK football fans have very short memories.I suggest you all check out my proverb for the day.

steve2 at 13:28:12 Sunday August 24 2003
Lets get it into perspective - end of last year club probably out of business but new owners come in and save the club financially. They also invest heavily into the team wth 11/12 new signings. The team get off to a shaky start but lets not forget they hadn't played a competitive game together. They lose 1-0 to Torquay having missed 9 chances on goal, beat 1st div Norwich convincingly, lose 1-0 to York(who have now one 3 out of 3)and we missed so many opportunities had the score been 5-1 to us it wouldn't have been surprising. A plainly nervous Cobblers takeon Darlo - not a great game but we won - 3 points is all that matters. A new team of young, ambitious players are then booed by their own fans for making sure of a win - WE DO NOT DESERVE A FOOTBALL TEAM. Lets hope that the next home game against Doncaster we show our team that we are behind them and the club 100%. Lets shout louder than ever and if Burgess is playing lets give him a standing ovation. If we want sucess we have to be behind th players every game. I have waited years for a bright future - its here now lets get on with it. |Lets not forget bucket collections, bottom of the league, worst goal scoring record in the entire league. Its a new beginning. And by the way Hull and Huddersfield haven't got off to a blistering start - bet you their fans are still cheering them on.

LV at 13:06:21 Sunday August 24 2003
Sprinkler, it wasn't so much what Burgess did (Hill/Wilko instructed), most fans would be only to happy to see this happen in ordinary circumstances. Sadly in THIS particluar instance it denied us of a blatant scoring opportunity, which is after all the object of the game, it was so blatant bordering on the cynical and arguably gamesmanship of the lowest order. It just leaves a nasty taste in the mouth IF you care about the game. People are quick to point out children heard the abusive language of the fans, well what about the incident itself? Was that a good example for kids to follow? In my book the incident was as a abusive as the fans language.

Sprinkler at 12:21:43 Sunday August 24 2003
not a wilks fan. wrong man in job and all that, but how anybody could criticise burgess or anyone for running down the clock to get the win is beyond me. three points is aim number one. its about results as so many seem to fail to understand. frustrating if you are a spectator, but effective.

Middlebill at 12:17:28 Sunday August 24 2003
Is this the unofficial Diremoans board? I've just been on the official one (Diremaons), expecting to see loads of good will messages after their away win yesterday, and they've had 8 postings in the last 24 hours, 2 in the last 12 hours. Surely they post more than that on her!

Sorry at 11:06:48 Sunday August 24 2003
Sorry R&D you can't go up to Div 1, your ground isn't big enough. Christ if they did could you imagine the Wimbledon/Diamonds game attendence? 440 perhaps

R&DFC at 10:51:20 Sunday August 24 2003
Wow another 3 points, an away win as well,Division one here we come tra la la la.

Anon at 10:44:31 Sunday August 24 2003
I`m happy and I`m waiting. Promotion happens at the end of the season, does it not? Questions to thecobblers@netscape.net

bonkers at 10:40:19 Sunday August 24 2003
thanks for the info hoopy loopy. don`t worry about the other cunts

Proud to be Thick at 10:39:54 Sunday August 24 2003
You miss the point 'Thick' as did Wilko, the beautiful game is just that and what Burgess did just leaves a sour taste whether the perpetrators were the Cobblers, England, Man U or a kids game in the park. Perhaps it's just us thickos that manage to transcend the boundaries of jingoistic blind faith and see things as they really are. In the meantime you pick up your copy of Sunday Sport and look forward to the next episode of Big Brother while we just wallow in our ignorance.

Lord Of The Claret at 10:12:23 Sunday August 24 2003
In my rather good seat, situated behind the away dugout, It is safe to say that the booin was aimed at Wilko, Hill and Burgess. My god it was afedctive, a young player who is still learning, a young player who made the right choice by running down the clock near the corner instead of risking an underperforming Josh Low giving the ball back to Darlo. Upon Darlo receiving the Ball the Referee would have given them the time to attack, by not passing the referee realised it was going no where and blew for full time!! As it hapens the "Boo Boy" did a damned good job, I was 20ft from Burgess when he came off the feild, and he look rattled, and I mean ratteled his face was white, after just securing our win, in the right way. halfof the cobblers fan had suddenly turnned on him, the kid did the right thing, WIlko and Hill both had to tell him that. Also, the bloke who truned red was on his feet and Fing anf blinding in front of all those kids, the man who rained spitdown on most of my section, the twat who is quite happy to praise everything on the pitch when it suits him but with one little percievd mistake, suddenly felt it right to shout "That was fuxcking discusting Wilkinson he doesn;t deserv to be on the ptich, Discusting. You have no right to manage" If you could go and sit in there and manage the team then I'd like to see you collect three points... Lord Of the Claret

Middlebill at 10:09:49 Sunday August 24 2003
Mad Hatter: I'd be quiet I was you about Steve Howard. Rumour is, he's not happy about not being paid, and with you in administration, he looks a bargain at £50,000! Oh by the way, how did you get on at home to Grimsby?

Thick at 09:49:47 Sunday August 24 2003
I agree with MW, if you booed the team or tha management on Friday night, then you are 'Thick', quite frankly I'd be more frank than that !. The beauty of it is, you all apparently want 'entertainment' now, value for money. Funny that, against Torquay, we were 'pretty and neat without any end product', then you just wanted 3 points ! See ya !

Mad Hatter at 09:44:08 Sunday August 24 2003
F*****G HELL. I thought I'd take a curiosity trip to your site and get a gauge on the level of optimism and excitment you Cobblers fans have for the following season, what can I say, same old fickle tossers !. Just like Spurs fans, the worst in the premiership, end up getting the team they deserve, so will you ! What is the matter with you bunch of moaners, a new team put together of good quality players, a wealthy chairman, from all accounts three dominant league performances and there are cries of 'Manager Out'. You guys are making a name for yourselves, worst fans in football. take a leaf out of our book, we support our team through thick or thin, and we'll get promoted again as testament to that, grow up Cobblers, ps, there's only on Stevey Howard.

Middlebill at 09:24:44 Sunday August 24 2003
Anon (09.06), you have just confirmed what I have always believed. You sir, are a masochist!

Hoopy loopy at 09:09:45 Sunday August 24 2003
Just an apology from a Yeovil fan for the game being all ticket.I'm not sure why they are doing this again.It certainly wasn't needed for the Carlisle game. Have a safe Journey.

Anon at 09:06:20 Sunday August 24 2003
I'm looking forward to Sir Ian returning to Sixfields.

3 injury worries at 08:51:05 Sunday August 24 2003
Wilmott (dead leg) Reeves (back) Chambers (knee)

Dave at 08:21:22 Sunday August 24 2003
Funny enough I didn't think the 'fans' were booing Burgess at all, I felt it was aimed at Hill and Wilko. It was such a blatant act, bordering on the cynical, and that was what caused fans to react as they did. That's Entertainment?

Dave at 08:12:51 Sunday August 24 2003
I wonder what you lot would have said if Oxford had come and won 1-0 and repeated the 'Burgess incident' themselves? I think I can guess that you'd probably say that is typical Atkins, crap manager, wouldn't watch that every week, absolute disgrace, against the spirit of the game, I pity their fans, and you know . . . . you'd be right!

Pihuan at 07:09:57 Sunday August 24 2003
after all's said,we did get 3 points and it's time to move on. Ollie Burgess is an excellent player and I hope he gets an extended contract. I'm sure Wilko has calmed down now, and getting that cross is bad for your blood pressure! Now for Yeovil, a tough one and a point would be good. I hope it's a 4-4-2 formation. I'd like to see a big striker in, as I think it's the best way out of this division, and even Baldy Conlon created a bit of chaos on friday though he would have been less effective if he hadn't used his hands!

Middlebill at 00:43:46 Sunday August 24 2003
Don't you just love it when a club has that "We don't care how many the opposition get, we'll score more" attitude. We needed that first win, it was vital. But no more negativity. We have the players to win matches outright. Let's go for goals and if somebody pinches a point with a last minute equaliser, so be it. That will be far outweighed by the times we could run riot. Bring it on!

Lutterworth at 00:16:58 Sunday August 24 2003
I don't want to dwell on this subject but two things struck me as being worthy of comment. Firstly Wilkinson justified Burgess' decision by pointing out that the Darlo keeper could have saved what would have been a shot on goal and that they could of gone back down the other end and scored. Thats fine, I understand his point and we did get the result we wanted which outweighs any comments on how it was achieved - But we had been trying to kill the game by playing keep ball for the previous five minutes and it was in that time that we lost possession and Darlo had two of their best chances to score in the match i.e when they won a free kick in a dangerous position and then subsequently had the corner that led up to the 'Burgess incident'...the keeper could have saved the shot that never was, but equally Burgess could have lost possession and their defender could have launched the ball back down field...however if we had scored a second there is no argument its game over, and we surely would have scored as Smith / Low could have walked the ball into the net. Secondly I think Wilkinson is being hypocritical when he said (quote in todays Chron) "if that is the way to play football then it is ridiculous. It just isnt entertaining" he was talking about Darlington (who were awful to watch) but his words pretty much match my thoughts about the Burgess incident and not taking the easiest chance we will have to score a goal this season. Just for the record I have never booed our players, not even at 5-0 down against Wycombe, I think Burgess is an excellent player and deserves a contract, and Wilkinson is right to stick up for his players but wrong to insult fans in the way he did.

KettCobb at 00:16:48 Sunday August 24 2003
Anyone got any spare tickets for the Yeovil match?

Anon at 00:09:00 Sunday August 24 2003
No, can we change that to: The (few north stand) fans were wrong to boo burgess, MW was WRONG to defend his actions and then criticise Darlingtons style of play in the same interview. The Cardozas (poor sods to have such a crap manager and crap fans) should send Wilko on public relations and public speaking courses. Amen.

KettCobb at 00:04:42 Sunday August 24 2003
Any idea if i can still get tickets,ive read the announcement on the official site,but that just says its all ticket and more will be announced as soon as they know,i cant find anything else on it? is it all ticket for their lot as im gonna just go in their end i think.

Thats that then at 23:54:34 Saturday August 23 2003
all settled then, the fans were wrong to boo Burgess and MW was right to defend him but wrong to call fans thick, but what the hell lets move on. Good common sense way forward me thinks.

Gomez at 23:28:22 Saturday August 23 2003
I agree - the booing was wrong - but everyone where I was sat (in the west stand) was screaming for Burgess to pass the ball - is that wrong as well? (he must have heard it?) There were a few booes, but these are simple people so lets not worry too much about them. Lets just say that Wilkinson was misguided in his post match comments and draw a line under the matter. I would certainly hope for an apology from Wilko over the coming few days and perhaps he could reflect for a few more minutes before calling paying fans "thick".

Mazz at 23:10:40 Saturday August 23 2003
Yeovil is ALL TICKET. Tickets won't be available on the day of the game. Sorry.

KettCobb at 23:03:29 Saturday August 23 2003
Interesting to see me posting a few times on here over the last week,especially considering i have been in Newquay all week and only just got back,i smell a rat! All things were good yesterday when i receieved a text saying we had won,although i was informed it was Trollope who scored and not Smith,thats women for you! My take on the booing incident is that it was wrong to boo,we were seconds away from winning our 1st game of the season,yet they boo,you can understand why Burgess did it,of course we would have loved him to set up Low etc but at the end of the day the 3points are all that count,i suggest we forget the incident,o really hope people dont start to boo Burgess from now on in,the lads a great player and booing him will only shatter his confidence,does anyone know if we can buy tickets on the day at Yeovil?

Cool Words at 22:57:29 Saturday August 23 2003
sorry that should have read "it was NOT mw the crowd were booing at"

Cool Words at 22:35:03 Saturday August 23 2003
good comments below from TCMP and Pete, it was MW who the crowd were booing it was Burgess and he did not deserve it. He has put in 100% since he came to the club and is on a 3 month make or break contract. What is he gonna be feeling like after last night? MW was right to stick up for him, and fans should be a bit more aware of what the club is trying to build.

samreed@burtonontrent.worldonline.co.uk at 22:34:07 Saturday August 23 2003
Sam. I totally support tcmp in his posting at 2059 that Oli Burgess was correct in taking the ball into the corner therefore running down the clock and helping to secure our first three points of the season. I also support tcmp in saying that the booing of burgess was disgusting. Anyone reading this post who took part in the booing should be absolutely ashamed of their actions, probally they should stay away because we don't need them at Sixfield. Another disgusting aspect of Friday night was the foul and abusive laungage used by Martin Wilkinson against his players during the match when he came from the stand and entered the Technical area. His screaching at ntfc players using use of foul and disgusting laungage. That could be clearly heard by me in the central part of the Upper West Stand was unacceptable. Firstly this is no way to motivate players and secondly. In a family stadium this behaviour is not acceptable and should it occur again, I will make sure it is drawn to the attention of the FA. Please tcmp, as a director representing fans please inform the Chairman and also MW.

Pete at 21:43:55 Saturday August 23 2003
Dear Anon (are you all related) "Cobblers fan are very knowledgeable", and positive, and vociferous, and patient. And for £50, some of them divorce themselves from reality. It was thick to boo Burgess - and don't say you were booing Wilkinson, because Burgess won't know that. It was thick because booing is negative on the night of our first league victory. Instead of it being something positive to build on it ended on a sour and destructive note. You - and the others who booed - are thick. And worse. You can be thick and silent all you like, but thick and openly negative to your team is a disgrace. Shut up!

towny at 21:27:46 Saturday August 23 2003
Well said Tony

TCMP at 20:59:22 Saturday August 23 2003
Ducked, I never duck anything you should know that by now. My take on it was that Burgess, who is a young proffesional, did what he has been taught to do, and that is keep possession when you are 1-0 up in injury time. Granted, the ball to Low looked an easy option (from the stands) but if it had not come off, or if Low had shot at the keeper and Darlo had of regained possesion then who knows. So up to that point I am prepared to give the player the benifit of the doubt. (therefore Burgess in my book is cleared) Next we get the fans booing. Sorry in my book it was uncalled for, we can all be dissapointed and a few groans would not have been out of place, but booing the player was over the top (That old Northamptonian attitude overtaking our emotions again I suppose)but we need to understand that we have a very young but gifted side who will respond well to a vocal support but who will also lose confidence if the boo boys get there way (So the fans who booed? they were over the top and need to understand that to get promotion we have to do this as one, so I understand the frustration but feel they went too far) Now to Wilko's comments, ask a passionate manager, what he thinks 5 mins after the game has ended and expect what you get (fireworks) He was sticking up for his team and they will thank him for it. I would rather a manager who says what he thinks than someone who skirts around the edges.(He was upset and I am sure will reflect on his comments) What worries me though is that some people are a little too quick to use it as an excuse to stir up unnecasary angst (including the Chronicle) That one comment was not worthy of the back page headline and it detracted from the joy of the first 3 points and a good goal from Smith. What should have been on the back of the Chron was the discraceful behaviour of proffesional sportsman down the road at Franklins Gardens. I am told that the second half was one continuous brawl. A fine example to set to those kids watching. But the Chron report glossed over it, talked about a bit of a scrap. I am afraid all the while we allow ourselves to led by the nose by the media (including the BBC who could not wait to get hold of MW last night because they could see he was fuming)then we will let them set the agenda. The headline on the back of the Chron should have read "SHAME OF RUGBY THUGS" but its easier to stir trouble amongst football fans I suppose. Still as far as I am concerned last night is last night and we now have to look forward to Monday. I just hope that if MW's praises the fans for thier support on Monday that as many people (including the Chron) are as quick to make an issue of it.

Anon at 20:39:14 Saturday August 23 2003
Guys, Guys, Guys, for goodness sake: QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM!!!!!! QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM QUIT THE MOANING AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM

Anon at 20:38:31 Saturday August 23 2003
I'm afraid that I feel that Mr Wilkinson has missed the point over last nights incident with Burgess at the end of the game. Before I say may piece on this I am only writing this because I assume that he, or someone on his staff, will read this and realise the strength od feeling on this issue. I feel I have the right to comment because I saw my first Cobblers game in 1967 and will still be supporting the Cobblers long after Mr Wilkinson has left the club. In addition to this my young sons also support the Cobblers and the cost to get in for us last night was £23. If you add on petrol and hot dogs then it adds up to a £50 bill. Towards the end of the game Hargreaves had the ball down in the corner area and clearly payed for time. I don't have a problem with that but as play moved on and the 3 minutes were nearly up the Darlington corner was cleared and we had the unusual situation of 3 Cobblers players on 1 with about 30 seconds to go. At this point Burgess then chose, wrongly in my opinion, to play the ball into the side rather than across to Low - who might have scored. Last season Celtic last the Scottish title by one goal. I hope that the same situation does not fall our way next May because if it does then Burgess made the wrong decision on the night. I shouted at Burgess because to attack was the right thing to do and so did many other people near me. I tuned into the radio on the way back and I fell that Mr Wilkinson was unnecessarily personal. Why can't fans disagree? Excitement and controversy make the game interesting but why label the fans, like myself, as thick? A step to far and an apology is definitely appropriate. It is easy to say things in the heat of the moment and regret them later. I hope you now regret what you said Mr Wilkinson. It is fine for you to defend Burgess for what he did and its OK for me to disagree but don't label me as thick. Cobblers fan are very knowledgeable about the game as evidenced from comments on this site and other sites in the fanzine so please be careful what you say. And to Mr Cardoza - I thank you for all that you have done for the club and what you will continue to do, with Mr Wilkinson, in the future. It is nice to anticipate success as a Cobblers fan because that feeling does not come along too often.

Mystic~Meg at 18:52:49 Saturday August 23 2003
Well...i was right then!! AGAIN!!

Ted at 18:34:42 Saturday August 23 2003
Do you honestly believe that the Cardoza's think that the likes of you should be associated with the club? I think not! Every boo,every nasty snipe at Wilko is a kick in the teeth for the Cardoza's and their generosity ,but you're too thick to grasp that aren't you.

towny at 18:27:20 Saturday August 23 2003
"Who do you think you are" whats the point of booing a young midfielder and shattering his confidence you prick

Who do you think you are? at 18:12:06 Saturday August 23 2003
You arrogant shit Wilkinson. Calling us "thick" and inviting us to come and see you if we have a problem. You ARE the problem. You come and see US. We are the friggin' customers in this relationship. You've dished up nothing but shit so far this season, get an undeserved win last night and reckon we don't deserve to watch OUR team. Get out of our club and let somebody in who deserves to be associated with this club. While you are here I'll boo all I like thankyou. If you want to stop me, organise the team and do something to justify your existence and earn the generosity of the Cardozas.

ATT: North Stand J! at 17:45:30 Saturday August 23 2003
There wasn`t any booing right in the middle mate as thats where i was. It must have been the armchair fans on a day out that did it. If we heard them near us there would have been words guarenteed.

Hardcore??? at 17:43:31 Saturday August 23 2003
Who`s hardcore NTFC in here? Yeah, well lets be hardcore and get behind the boys. Stop booing like a bunch of little fairies. We wanna be a big club then act like big supporters and not Dustbins trash. Fcuk everyone else!

Anon at 17:40:44 Saturday August 23 2003
hear hear north stand j those bastards booing last night should be ashamed of themselves

Anon at 17:27:45 Saturday August 23 2003
Well said North stand j couldent put it better myself !

North Stand J at 17:05:16 Saturday August 23 2003
What is wrong with you sodding people?????? All you do is moan!!!! Last night I saw us score a great 20 yard freekick, saw Dudfield consistently rip a defender to shreds, some excellent passing moves and trollope spraying 20 yard crossfield balls that beckham would have been proud of. And what do you guys do???.....moan like old women. Did any of u actually watch us play a few years ago??? When we had the likes of Peer in midfield and Sgt Wilko up front??? Even last year we had players who had little belief in their abilities and weren't competent with the ball. Now we've got central defenders who can direct headers (unlike Richard Hope) and are comfortable playing the ball, AND we've got forwards that make inteligent runs. At times last night we hadf Darlington chasing shadows. And what do you do??? MOAN MOAN MOAN. If u want to boo your own players (WHEN THEY'RE WINNING!!!!!!!) save your time and my ears and stay at home. Portions of that crowd last night should be ashamed. Yes Burgess made an error....did it cost us the game? No. There were complaints when we kept the ball from corners with 2 minutes left as well. Is the North Stand full of morons????? Does anyone have a clue about how to kill a game and protect a win??? How can so many people who consistently watch football be so ignorant when it comes to how to play it?

Pete at 16:35:13 Saturday August 23 2003
God scores for Hartlepool at Bristol City. I wish he was still in Claret and White!

Pete at 16:16:07 Saturday August 23 2003
Today, West Ham refused to use the 'inferior' changing facilities at Millmoor and changed at their hotel. Arrogant bastards were like that when they played at the County Ground and, after we beat them, stars like Moore and Hurst wouldn't shake hands with our lads. I hope Rotherham get 6! (And I don't like Rotherham.)

Anon at 16:09:58 Saturday August 23 2003
Beg your pardon. "You`re stupid" Live with it. What`s the problem?

Anon at 16:08:39 Saturday August 23 2003
You`re stupid. Live with it. What`s the problem?

Anon at 15:59:21 Saturday August 23 2003
bloody village twats!!

Macc Cobblers at 15:05:39 Saturday August 23 2003
At the end of the day three points are three points - but have to agree with a lot of ACV is saying ! Last night we relied on the sharpness of individuals - Smith and Dudfield and the industry of Hargreaves. Defensively we looked sound with the odd blip from Clark, which means that Reid is often pulled out of position. We definitely need somebody to lead the line - and hopfully with Stamp leaving a replacement is being lined up !

Andy Turner Fan Club at 15:05:10 Saturday August 23 2003
I thought last nights performance was good. Dudfield shone on the right side, it might be a wake up call for Josh! I didn't boo at the running into the corner, but I was disappointed that we didn't try to put it into the net, maybe it's a sign of the lack of confidence in front of goal.

MK Cobbler at 14:11:12 Saturday August 23 2003
I suggest a sense of perspective about Burgess. Personally, I think he chose the wrong option but for me it ends there. It may make for local headlines , sell newspapers etc., etc. but it is already yesterday's news. Most important we got 3 points. I am much more worried about Wilmott & Chambers being fit for Monday's match.

NEW SIGNING AT LAST!! at 14:09:15 Saturday August 23 2003
If you check last night's programme and turn to Page 47 you will see we have signed.......ART GARFUNKEL

Pete at 14:05:03 Saturday August 23 2003
So he should have 'gone off on one'! The mealy mouthed way would be to say 'they paid so they can boo if they want'. That's rubbish. As for having a 'reason', since when have they needed one?

WHAT THE at 13:37:32 Saturday August 23 2003
hell is going on here? we got 3 points last night!!christ anyone would think that we got beat. ollie done the right thing, at the end of the day it was 1-0, you dont get anymore points for making it two nil, he kept the ball and then the final whistle went...job done. wise up and get behind the lads.

Cobbler Abroad at 13:02:55 Saturday August 23 2003
Can someone tell me why the club has both a Commercial Director (Peter Miller) and a Commercial Manager (Gary Hooper) and yet I can't buy a shirt or any other merchandise for that matter on line? Seems to me their idea of commercial development is bombarding supporters with betting offers.

LH at 12:53:10 Saturday August 23 2003
I agree with Ted in that now people feel they have a reson to have a legitimate go at Wilko if things arent going right. Wilko made it personal by calling supporters stupid . I can see the atmosphere turning sour if things arent going right. Bad news when we have so much going for us. 1)Burgess shouldnt of been booed 2) Wilko went off on one.

Ted at 12:46:44 Saturday August 23 2003
Why oh why..I agree with you totally,but unfortunately as I stated we have once again attracted bad press regarding the Booboys and Wilko's reaction.What worries me is that now a cetain section of WiLko haters have got the reaction that they wanted,and it does seem that they have moved from believing Wilko will fail,to actually hoping that he does to be make themselves vindicated.This is however so damaging to the club as a whole,and gives fuel to the vile impostors from other clubs who frequent this board.

Ducked at 12:10:22 Saturday August 23 2003
TCMP won`t comment, he`s a politician Ted. He`ll run like the wind from anything thats not PC!

Why oh Why? at 12:06:12 Saturday August 23 2003
Why are we even discussing why Burgess ran the ball to the corner? Have you got any life at all? There`s more important things in life than a poor young lad running the ball into the corner with 1-0 WIN!!!

Ted at 11:39:08 Saturday August 23 2003
I've had a long hard think about the option Burgess took in the final minute yesterday.Although it is a disgrace that any sort of booing took place,I do think that Wilko's aftermatch reaction was an equally strange choice from a manager.No doubt feeling the pressure of the expectation that he himself has contributed to,and of course this has filtered down to the team,a win was the priority.Unfortunately the headlines in the Chron today are not those of sweetly taken Smith freekick giving the cobblers three points,but Wilko slamming the Boo-boys.This is a shame for everyone connected with the club who really need to be seen to be pulling in the same direction.I'd be interested to hear opinion of TCMP.

A Childs View at 11:06:57 Saturday August 23 2003
And it would give me a chance not to boo him and call him a great donkey. Unless, of course, he changes back to what he was.

MK Cobbler at 11:05:33 Saturday August 23 2003
I thought that at times last night we played some excellent passing football against a dour, physical Darlington side. Sometimes the tactics employed by such teams makes it hard to play your preferred way. I have to agree with Drilling that the signing of a proven goalscorer from amongst the names he mentions will make all the difference. The number of quality balls that Dudfield put across the face of the goal that were not seized on is a cause for concern.

A Childs View at 10:59:50 Saturday August 23 2003
Check out the stats and total up Darlo chances to ours - not much difference there I think you'll find! A target man would be an excellent buy, our long balls never stick up front which is always inviting the pressure back on the defence. Come back Stevie Howard, he's top drawer at plucking the ball out of the air and providing a platform for the midfield to push up. He'd be just what we need and would toughen us up a bit!

LH at 10:58:44 Saturday August 23 2003
To be fair to Wilko & the Board i dont think it is for want of trying that the havent secured a another known goal scorer. Looking at all the moaning on here people forget the big picture . We should be out of business but instead weve put in 400k bids for strikers and are trying to build a team for the future. One thing about Wilko he dosent sit on the fence or 'Spin' an incident . He tells it how he sees it ,in his opinion ,even though its confuses me in the process ! Cant doubt his passion or commitment , ask Andy King ! Does his communication skills confuse the players sometimes as well i wonder ?

Ralph2 at 10:29:48 Saturday August 23 2003
Having seen two of the first four games and listening to the others I have to agree, now is the time to go out and sign that front man if possible. If we had put some of those chances away the opposition will have been demoralised and the victories would have been impressive the knock on with confidence would have helped team morale and we might be top. Get Mr Cardozas wallet out Mr Wilkinson.

The Drilling Cobbler at 10:16:19 Saturday August 23 2003
I actually thought we played very well for the first 70minutes last night but it was more than evident that without a penalty box predator we will struggle to finnish teams off. Loads of quality balls came into the danger area but no one was there on any occasion to put them in the net. We missed no end of opportunities yet we didnt really make their keeper work. As far as Darlo having chances - I would have been able to keep a clean sheet last night! The header from cheating bas@ard in the first half aside, they only had half chances. The evidence taken from the first 4 games suggests that we will concede no more than 40 or so goals but are unlikely to score many more, resulting in a midtable finnish. The midfield 3 (Trollope, Reeves and Hargrieves) worked well last night but their simply isnt many goals in them. Dudds was outstanding last night but again he is no goal machine, neither is Josh Lowe. Smith will get you the sort of goals he scored last night but it is imperative that he has someone to play off of. The jigsaw is almost complete but the signing of Stallard/Kitson/Beckett is vital if we are to score many goals this season.

Ted at 10:13:57 Saturday August 23 2003
Unfortunately we have a small minority that are never happy.If they can latch on to a negative aspect they will,and if not you just don't here them.Don't for one minute believe we are the only club who suffer this naivety,it's rife throughout the football world.I remember in the seventy's when we were 6-0 up at half-time against Bournemouth and the result stayed the same.All you heard from some was what a boring second half it was.It's up to the real supporters to drown out the idiots!

Anon at 09:46:54 Saturday August 23 2003
Childs View were you at the ame match? Darlo had as many chances as us?!!! You are demonstrating pre-conceived prejudices about MW. I believe last night was a case of welcome back to Div 3 NTFC. A lot of visiting teams are going to be defensive, physical and generally negative. 3 points and we are on the way. A tough one at Yeovil. I will be there pity Chlds View you will not.

FAO Ted at 09:40:24 Saturday August 23 2003
"Nevertheless we won, and confidence should be up for Yeovil" unless the booing has put them off? What shit fans!

FAO Tag at 09:39:04 Saturday August 23 2003
"Zieg Heil" Do you mean Sieg Heil? Do you know what you mean? Was it irony? PS See you up Sixfields today. Like to meet you. North Stand I believe?

Ted at 09:01:04 Saturday August 23 2003
ACV...Actually agree with alot of what you say.Probably the worst performance of the four so far,but we got the three points.Could this be an indication of how to play to get get out of this league?I hope not,as I still believe playing attractive football wins in the long run.Although I will say that we did put together a couple of classy moves last night. One in the second half in particular with a string of first time passes and a superb cross,would have been a fantastic goal.Very unfair of you ACV to say that Darlington had as many chances as us,as once again the opponents should have been blown out of sight before the nervy last few minutes.It was a big game for the team and management last night,and the unnecessary pressure was evident.Nevertheless we won, and confidence should be up for Yeovil.Ray please can you do something about these impostors on this site from the village.They are undoubtedly rattled at the potential decline of their club and trying to cause unrest on here.

A Childs View at 07:49:56 Saturday August 23 2003
Not at all happy with what I saw last night - we got a result, just, but in spite of our management team not because of them. Only one recognised striker on the pitch at home to Darlo - are you having a laugh? In truth Darlo were awful but the stats don't lie - they had as many good chances as we did and could easily have took something from the game. Ollie Burgess can only have been under orders to run to the corner flag and I totally agree with the post below - to run for the corner flag with a clear 3 on 1 in the last 60 seconds is disgraceful. I don't blame the player - he's an attacking midfielder and can only have been under orders. I see this as a management issue because, in truth, we'd been playing out time with about 10 mins to go - totally boring, totally crap and totally negative. Not even Atkins - the master of dull football - would have supported the tactics at the end of yesterday's match. I'm not expecting much from Yeovil and certainly not inclined to brave the bank holiday traffic based on the 3 games I've seen so far. I do hope Willmott isn't injured, definitely the best pick up of the close season - looks better than Reid and was certainly cheaper! On the positive side Reeves and Dudfield did much better - Dudfield isn't a striker but he actually looked like he can do the right midfield job last night. Trolly was steady again and looks a different player to last year. Smithy seems to be getting a little sharper game by game but he's probably wondering whether he's a lone striker, playing in a 433, 451, 442 or 451. Stop xxxxing about with it and play a settled team - simple 442 that any player can understand their role in. Last comment - Peter Clark needs to work on his positional discipline, he likes to get forward but is very slow at getting back which causes us all sorts of problems as Reid comes wide to protect the flank. Darlo nearly scored the equaliser from this very problem which also gave chances to York. Report so far - must do better, MW and Hill - sort it out!

Pihuan at 07:43:32 Saturday August 23 2003
Great to get 3 points and get the season rolling. We made a lot of chances but don't look penetrative up front, good approach play but we need a battering ram to finish it off. Smith is a classy player but no centre forward, and at this level you need one. Hopefully Richards will be up to it. Defence was mostly good though Darlo had their chances. Midfield pretty solid, trollope steady, Hargreaves back to his best. Dudders did really well, got behind them several times and unlucky not to get a pen. Bambi didn't get the ball enough but was heavily marked making space for others. But nagging doubts persist. Darlo were pretty poor, and I'm not sure that will be good enough for Yeovil, certainly that formation wont work away. Interesting to see how we threatened more in the air as soon as Sammo came on!Good luck at Chester, Stampy. I thought he was worth a try as a different option espec as a sub. Suspect his departure will mean the arrival of someone else. Who's next to go? Understand what Burgess did but didn't like it, attack is the best form of defence. It's obvious Wilko is passionate, and good that he backs up his players, but he's in danger of being OTT at times.

just thinking at 05:53:04 Saturday August 23 2003
were have played worse than that and won.that win will do alot for the team. dont care how ugly the game was i'll take the 3 points.COME ON YOU COBBS

Wilko at 01:54:17 Saturday August 23 2003
I told you lot that you are a bunch of whinging, prawn sandwich wankers and i`m right! There`s one victory!

Man Utd at 01:52:05 Saturday August 23 2003
Yeah! Cause we are as good as Man Utd and should have won 8-0 and play well every game and never play badly. Never take it in the corner take all their team on and score loads of goals. Well gotta go, never going to sixfields again, gonna continue my subscription on sky for all the prem games. They never run balls into the corner, ever.

ADEE at 01:30:43 Saturday August 23 2003
Wilko calls the fans thick.....in an interview where he fails to remember his players names on at least 3 occasions.......and fails to complete any sentences at any point. He is about as articulate as a smashed tin of Alphabetti Spaghetti. Hey-Hup!!

Anon at 00:21:35 Saturday August 23 2003
Yeh What was it wilko said on radio darlo are a disgrace playing like taht and people wanna b entertained and what about the paying fans. what about the cobs playing into the corners 4 the last 10 minutes like we were defending a last minute win against Man U

Gomez at 00:00:09 Saturday August 23 2003
Were you at a differnet game to me Chris? Didn't see too many spurned chances from where I was sat. Except for the last minute 3 on 1 that is ..... Although I agree, a relief to get 3 points and I really do hope things improve ... honest!

Anon at 23:56:25 Friday August 22 2003
Wilkinson and Coco... one and the same. If Wilko want to see thick people he should look in the mirror.

Moaning cunt at 23:55:48 Friday August 22 2003
Gomez, are you Steve Riches?

Gomez at 23:53:00 Friday August 22 2003
Fact is, yes, people should not have booed. But what Burgess did was wrong! And for Wilko to come on the radio criticising Darlington for their style of play and then saying what Burgess did was right in the same breath is just a joke!! This man is a clown. We were poor tonight, worse than in any of our previous games. So we won – but against a VERY poor Darlington side, who on another night could have won 2-1. On that evidence expect a heavy defeat on Monday and a very bleak season ahead. And to those saying ‘stop moaning’ – get your head out of your arse and start watching the football. It’s the Cardozas I feel sorry for ......

Chris at 23:52:07 Friday August 22 2003
Great to win and get 3 points on the board with, what again, was some nice fluid football. We really do look like a side who could score a hatful of goals, but again spurned many good chances. The crowd reaction in the 92nd minute was really out of frustration rather than anything else. I think Wilkinson's reaction was a bit OTT and he could have tried to defuse the situation rather than stoke the fire. It was 99% of home fans who were unhappy, not a small minority as some people seem to believe (although not 99% booing). When you pay £17 to be entertained, you expect a team with a 3 on 1 to go for goal irrespective of the time on the clock.

LH at 23:44:42 Friday August 22 2003
PS. Smith looked class tonight . Give him someone to playoff & I'm sure will get a shed load of goals.

LH at 23:42:35 Friday August 22 2003
Thought we played some very good football at times tonight , looked a bit vunerabal to physical route one stuff but this should of been irrelevant as we should of been 2 or 3 up. Dudfield outstanding 1st half. Low tied up two players and gave Dudders one against one most of the time. You cant knock Wilko for passion and although we all want to see more goals whow the hell can you boo Burgess for trying to win the Game ? As far as i was concerned play the ball or go to the corner were both positive steps to WIN the game. Iv'e never booed a Cobblers player & quite frankly dont intend to start when we are 30 seconds away from our first win . I thought the episode soured a hard working performance. For me we dont hold the ball enough up front still , hope Richards can get his arse in gear or we sign some one.

Lutterworth at 23:20:16 Friday August 22 2003
Well that was a real welcome back to the third division.... playing against a bunch of one dimensional dirty hoofing nothern cloggers. A win is a win I suppose and we are up and running. Again we had enough chances to make the game safe - especially in the second half when Low and Smith had good chances. Cant comment on the penalty incidents as in true Arsene Whinger style I didnt see them from my vantage point in the north stand. Darlo hardly tested Thompson all night, their bald headed journeyman centre forward carthorse punched one in the net and then put a header over the bar from 3 yards out but they never really looked like scoring. Difficult to pick a man of the match as everyone played reasonably well and no-one was particularly outstanding, but i thought Hargreaves, Dudfield and Chambers did well and Reid was solid as a rock at the back. thompson still looks dodgy to me, and needs to dominate his area more, he seems scared to come out and claim crosses. I didnt boo when Burgess broke away right at the end, but I did groan and sigh - For those who wern't there we broke away from a corner and it was 3 against 1, Burgess pulled the defender wide and looked set to play Smith or Low clean through on goal but instead he kept going - head down - straight for the corner. I thought Wilko's comments on the radio were very harsh, it was just so frustrating to watch... trying to play keep ball in the corner with 30 seconds of injury time left rather than taking a golden opportunity to make it 2-0 and finish them off is not the sort of approach I like to see - I go to football to see goals or at least a team that tries to score goals. Its fine to run the clock down and frustrate the opposistion when we have a slender lead and there are ten or fifteen minutes left, but that incident was really taking things a little too far. However I do admire him for sticking up for his players. All in all not the best game I've seen and its probably summed up best as a case of the end justifying the means.

JDT_NTFC at 23:16:56 Friday August 22 2003
Look you moaning cunts, we won! whats wrong with you idiots? "oh but we could have scored 2" Yeah well what if he'd have missed and Darlo had have gone up the other end and scored what would you have been saying then? Fucking idiots!

Wilko Out at 23:06:54 Friday August 22 2003
So we the fans are "thick" for booing. The fact is Mr Wilkinson, we will be here in two seasons time.. you won't. Because if we continue to struggle to defeat a crap team like Darlington you clearly cannot do your job. In fact we know what ur abilities are because we hear slimwhatsisface telling us all the time. Maybe the git is right. Wilkinson is shocking. Clear off and give us back some passion.

Anon at 23:02:22 Friday August 22 2003
Geoff Hurst tried to boot the ball miles over the Wembley goal in 1996 to waste time. He mishit it and scored. Did he do wrong? (assuming he'd miised)

Fao Fao Fao Fao Tag at 23:02:01 Friday August 22 2003
FUCK OFF!

Jim at 23:02:00 Friday August 22 2003
Totally agree Old Stratford Cobbler, it was a disgrace, I couldn't believe it, believe me you were not the only one who was booing. We should have killed 'em off with the second killer goal, instead were hanging around near the corner flag in the last 5 minutes.

Tag at 23:01:12 Friday August 22 2003
Stratford Cobbler, stop wingeing.. we won, albeit against a side who let in six goals in their first two games. Oh Strat, that was irony too, the stop wingeing bit. Say what you have to say. It's a free country. Or maybe it's more like Zieg Heil Rob/Ted.

Old Stratford Cobbler at 22:55:55 Friday August 22 2003
Ooops, I mean 2 Cobblers players to his left!!

Old Stratford Cobbler at 22:54:44 Friday August 22 2003
I was at the game tonight and what Burgess did in the last few minutes was one of the worst bits of football I have ever seen. Near the halfway line with the final Darlington defender in front of him and 2 Cobblers players to his right - what should any footballer, professional or not do? Answer, play it to the spare guys so they can have a genuine chance of scoring a goal! But no, like an out of control robot, he makes in a diagonal direction towards the corner flag for some more "entertaining" negative football! Now I understand the concept of keeping the ball in the corner to waste time (It isn't pretty!) but this would have been a clearcut chance to score a goal and double our league goals tally. And yes, I did boo which is rare for me but this incident really did incense me. And a lot of people around me were of the same opinion. I thought we were supposed to be an attractive, entertaining side! Anybody else got any views of this? And I've just watched Look East with Fat Adam giving his match summary and the caption is a picture of Fat Adam wearing a Saints shirt!!! Can't he fit in a Cobblers one? I wonder when he does a Saints report if they show a picture of him in Cobblers' colours? And one final thought, in the club shop they sell Cobblers Bronx hats - do you think they sell Semilong hats or Eastern District hats in the Bronx? Up the Cobblers and lets start hating Rushden more than Peterborough. John Atkinson is God!

FAO FAo FAO Tag at 22:27:25 Friday August 22 2003
With nothing positive to say that's not a surprising reply. But so childish. Or was it irony?

Anon at 22:12:32 Friday August 22 2003
Believe*

Anon at 22:11:54 Friday August 22 2003
i cant SOME of the fans booed Olie that was well bad and it just shows that some of the fans ARE NEVER HAPPY ! And we dont want them there

Anon at 22:10:18 Friday August 22 2003
Chris has a dead leg or something and 3 others are a doubt for mondays game

Ralph2 at 22:04:08 Friday August 22 2003
Yeah, point taken. Hope Willmots okay for Monday, I have him down as our best buy so far though Martin Smith should turn that around in his favour.

FAo FAO Tag at 22:00:18 Friday August 22 2003
Heil!!!

Anon at 21:57:31 Friday August 22 2003
dead leg. 50-50 for monday. if he'd have passed to low and low ballsed up it would have been 9 on 7. good play by burgess i think.

Ralph2 at 21:55:36 Friday August 22 2003
Right, thanks. Not defending it but that is a very frustrating tactic,especially when I believe it was 3 on 1. Great to get our first 3 points on the table, a draw at Yeovil would be a good result. Any news on Willmots injury?

Anon at 21:52:58 Friday August 22 2003
he got booed for it

Anon at 21:52:42 Friday August 22 2003
with 30 seconds left ollie burgess took the ball to the corner flag to waste time when low was free on goal. some of our very knoweldgeable fans thought this was bad play

Ralph2 at 21:51:47 Friday August 22 2003
Who was booing and when?

FAO Tag at 21:51:26 Friday August 22 2003
You are a total twat! Irony? Doing the ironing you feeble apologist for the Whingeing Tosser. And "Lebensraumpolitik"! What has this to do with some idiot being told to shut up about MW? Informed views on the club's tactical naivety from a bed-sit in Far Cotton, or a detached house in East Hunsbury is no more convincing than your 'copy and paste' bits from the WWII site! (Stay away you East Northamptonshire fool!)

Anon at 21:48:04 Friday August 22 2003
and carried on for some time afterwards as well.

Anon at 21:47:14 Friday August 22 2003
Wilko calls booing fans "Thick" well done wilko

Tag at 21:44:39 Friday August 22 2003
Oh and before the t..ts on here start the bit about being on the North Stand tomorrow is irony!!

Tag at 21:42:26 Friday August 22 2003
Totally with you bored. The petty sniping of the likes of Rob/Ted and the rest or probably all the same is childish in the extreme and shows a total inability to express yourself coherently. I am not surprised he doesn't answer the kind of pathetic childish holier than thou questions fired at him. Why? He is nothing except another fan. I for one couldn't give a flying toss whether slimmartin has been to every game the Cobblers has played since the year dot I totally agree with his points about Wilko which are about his past record for us and other teams not just two or three games. I went to the York debacle and I will be at my usual spot in the North Stand tomorrow as i have been for all my 29 years and quite frankly i dont think that gives me any special rights on discussing Northampton Town. I know many who cannot go as they have young children and they have very informed views on the club. Are you, Rob saying that these people cannot have a say on how our club is run? Have you ever heard of Hitler's Lebensraumpolitik, you will find much in it that appeals to you. The Geheime Staatspolizei would interest you. Try the British National Party too.

Anon at 21:35:40 Friday August 22 2003
thank fook for that 1-0

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:35:25 Friday August 22 2003
Done It. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Ralph2 at 21:34:47 Friday August 22 2003
Yessssssssssss.

Anon at 21:33:35 Friday August 22 2003
cobbs corner. time for another!

Anon at 21:32:56 Friday August 22 2003
2 mins of stoppage time gone, darlo corner. COME ON TOWN

Anon at 21:32:36 Friday August 22 2003
dont blow it now

Ralph2 at 21:31:51 Friday August 22 2003
Good to see Dudfield getting some recognition after a good pre-season.Maybe Richards will take this kick up the arse well and come back and take those chances when he gets a game.

Anon at 21:31:39 Friday August 22 2003
who gives a toss about a brawl at rugby?

Anon at 21:30:20 Friday August 22 2003
blow up ref - time

Ralph2 at 21:26:31 Friday August 22 2003
I can only presume Reidy actually puts some of those long range shots in during training.

Anon at 21:24:22 Friday August 22 2003
4000 with 1000 from plymouth. nice!

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:23:50 Friday August 22 2003
Attendance 5020, with 250 from Darlo. Thats with a 'bad' start. Where's the Direones crowds? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!! Reeves off Burgess on. Dudfield Sponsors Man of the Match.

bored at 21:21:42 Friday August 22 2003
will everyone shut the feck up about slim this slim that and why this slimm why that... if you don't like what he says shut the feck up you sound like the why oh why oh whys on Points of View. if you don't like the repeats on BBC1 DON'T WATCH THEM. Geddit?

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Anon at 21:18:43 Friday August 22 2003
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Anon at 21:18:37 Friday August 22 2003
your welcome for turley. hes wank. did steve howard thank him for the goal the other week?

Ralph2 at 21:18:28 Friday August 22 2003
I think thats the first time I've heard Thompsons name mentioned.

Anon at 21:18:19 Friday August 22 2003
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Anon at 21:17:59 Friday August 22 2003
lol - onandi lowe good!

Anon at 21:17:40 Friday August 22 2003
thanks for billy turley by the way

Anon at 21:17:26 Friday August 22 2003
tits out

Anon at 21:16:56 Friday August 22 2003
if only the wobbs could buy decent players like onandi

Anon at 21:16:49 Friday August 22 2003
barnwell out

Anon at 21:16:43 Friday August 22 2003
fenwick out

Ralph2 at 21:16:35 Friday August 22 2003
Thanks.

Anon at 21:16:32 Friday August 22 2003
willmott injured? - Wilko out!

Anon at 21:16:09 Friday August 22 2003
darren collins is still your best ever player - thats funny

Anon at 21:15:37 Friday August 22 2003
Northampton substitution: Chris Willmott replaced by Ian Sampson (injury)

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:15:12 Friday August 22 2003
Don't know Ralph2, just "an injury". COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Martin Wilkinson at 21:14:36 Friday August 22 2003
the worst manager in the league

Anon at 21:14:02 Friday August 22 2003
when did you fall and bang your head , Ralph2?

Ralph2 at 21:12:54 Friday August 22 2003
D'oh. Whats up with Willmot?

Anon at 21:12:42 Friday August 22 2003
when did you fall and bang your head , Ralph2?

bored at 21:12:28 Friday August 22 2003
will everyone shut the feck up about slim this slim that and why this slimm why that... if you don't like what he says shut the feck up you sound like the why oh why oh whys on Points of View. if you don't like the repeats on BBC1 DON'T WATCH THEM. Geddit?

Ralph2 at 21:11:50 Friday August 22 2003
I missed it, who did Sammo come on for?

Ralph2 at 21:10:57 Friday August 22 2003
I think Richards will come on for Dudfield for the last 15 and open his account for the season.

Anon at 21:10:27 Friday August 22 2003
don't choke it now wobbs

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:09:39 Friday August 22 2003
Sammo on for Wilmott. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Anon at 21:09:08 Friday August 22 2003
Sammo Sammo Sammo Get a goal lad

Anon at 21:08:59 Friday August 22 2003
they were manual labourers, most likely to be wobbs then

Anon at 21:07:12 Friday August 22 2003
Losing your jobs when Uncle Max sacked you all. That was funny as well.

Ralph2 at 21:06:38 Friday August 22 2003
Thats how its been for all our league games so far Sean.

Anon at 21:06:27 Friday August 22 2003
he's talking to me, dickhead

Amused onlooker. at 21:05:18 Friday August 22 2003
He's talking to himself now.

Anon at 21:04:49 Friday August 22 2003
losing to Canvey Island live on tv, well done wobbs

Sean from London at 21:04:14 Friday August 22 2003
We seem to be in control - but need another goal

Anon at 21:03:41 Friday August 22 2003
how many goals conceded last season?

Anon at 21:03:36 Friday August 22 2003
5000 at a play off final, that was funnier

Anon at 21:03:15 Friday August 22 2003
that was funny

Anon at 21:02:23 Friday August 22 2003
Canvey Island?

Anon at 20:59:19 Friday August 22 2003
WHO??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Deepcut Cobbler at 20:58:28 Friday August 22 2003
Yes, towards the North Stand. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!! Has anon not gone to bed yet?

Anon at 20:57:25 Friday August 22 2003
WHO??????????????

Anon at 20:55:44 Friday August 22 2003
Jim Bowen? wobbs were always full of bull**** !

Sean from London at 20:55:37 Friday August 22 2003
Des Casey is injured! Who looks after him?? Best wishes Des - get well again soon

Anon at 20:54:38 Friday August 22 2003
you achieved as much as halifax and scarborough, lol

Sean from London at 20:54:27 Friday August 22 2003
We are playing towards the Bowen / North Stand

Ralph2 at 20:53:06 Friday August 22 2003
Thats right, nothing lovey.

Anon at 20:52:23 Friday August 22 2003
what have you achieved wobblers? NOTHING except mediocrity

Ralph2 at 20:52:16 Friday August 22 2003
Are we playing towards the north stand this half.

Anon at 20:51:34 Friday August 22 2003
good luck in the conference when ellis takes over the mk dons

Anon at 20:51:07 Friday August 22 2003
we'll get to the 1st div before you do

Ralph2 at 20:50:59 Friday August 22 2003
Of course you have achieved more than us in only the last few years, thats right lovey.

Anon at 20:49:51 Friday August 22 2003
1st division? you been there? you havent achieved fuck all.

Anon at 20:49:03 Friday August 22 2003
remember - we are the champions. You spent 100 years playing at a cricket ground and being continually crap. Diamonds have achieved more in just a few years

Deepcut Cobbler at 20:48:20 Friday August 22 2003
Isn't it about your bedtime? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Anon at 20:48:18 Friday August 22 2003
The future is bright, the future’s claret and white

Anon at 20:46:53 Friday August 22 2003
where did they end up? hereford cattle market fucking the cows?

Anon at 20:46:36 Friday August 22 2003
yes. he got us to wembley. ever been there dimone? sorry, your fans got lost on the way to the millenium stadium didnt they?

Anon at 20:46:04 Friday August 22 2003
it's all gone quiet, not that there is much noise at sickfields anyway

Anon at 20:43:15 Friday August 22 2003
can't wait till oxford give you a good thrashing....there's only one ian atkins

Anon at 20:42:17 Friday August 22 2003
we are the pride of northants

Anon at 20:40:50 Friday August 22 2003
Anon at 20:32:49 Friday August 22 2003 ...but not the turnstiles, you stay at home internet fags-----how many at direones first game of the season?

KettCobb at 20:40:30 Friday August 22 2003
well im not exactly outside the region m8!

Martin at 20:38:40 Friday August 22 2003
Unlike Rubbish and dustbins Northampton actually has support out side of the region! Hence people on the internet listening to the commentary.

Anon at 20:36:13 Friday August 22 2003
and peterborough

KettCobb at 20:34:02 Friday August 22 2003
lets face it lads rushden are better than us at the moment

Anon at 20:32:49 Friday August 22 2003
...but not the turnstiles, you stay at home internet fags

Martin at 20:31:40 Friday August 22 2003
It was only a matter of time.... open the flood gates!

Anon at 20:31:12 Friday August 22 2003
who was? dean holdsworth last season?

Anon at 20:29:59 Friday August 22 2003
what a waste of money

Deepcut Cobbler at 20:29:41 Friday August 22 2003
1-0, Martin Smith. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Anon at 20:28:44 Friday August 22 2003
let me guess the song - smithy, smithy, smithy - imagination please singers

Anon at 20:28:04 Friday August 22 2003
duane darby indeed......ha ha ha

Sean from London at 20:28:01 Friday August 22 2003
goooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllll

Anon at 20:27:49 Friday August 22 2003
suck my dick direone

Anon at 20:27:34 Friday August 22 2003
SIMTHY SMITHY SMITHY

Anon at 20:27:25 Friday August 22 2003
ABOUT PISSING TIME

Anon at 20:27:18 Friday August 22 2003
FUCK YES - MARTIN SMITH

Anon at 20:27:08 Friday August 22 2003
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We have scored a GOAL ! Get in there my son !!!!!

Anon at 20:25:32 Friday August 22 2003
if you're a homo, come from rushden. wanna fight village boy?

Anon at 20:23:40 Friday August 22 2003
if you're division 2 stand up..........

Sean from London at 20:19:56 Friday August 22 2003
The Cobblers World commentary is working

Sean from London at 20:19:55 Friday August 22 2003
The Cobblers World commentary is working

KettCobb at 20:18:43 Friday August 22 2003
no i ment cobblers world m8

Anon at 20:17:12 Friday August 22 2003
try radio northamtpno

Anon at 20:16:57 Friday August 22 2003
a couple of goals at anytime will do, just a goal would be nice

KettCobb at 20:16:53 Friday August 22 2003
why aint live commentary working lads?

Sean from London at 20:16:23 Friday August 22 2003
We will be OK - a couple of late goals will do it

Anon at 20:14:39 Friday August 22 2003
and again - an anti boro song. Spurs the lads on no end!

Anon at 20:13:25 Friday August 22 2003
another pissing penalty turned down

Anon at 20:11:09 Friday August 22 2003
FOR FUCKS SAKE WILL WE EVER SCORE AGAIN??? Sounds likw we've done everything but, some stuff seems harder to miss than score

Anon at 20:04:52 Friday August 22 2003
dudders hould have had a penalty and had one of theirs sent off

Anon at 20:03:31 Friday August 22 2003
Good lord we're quiet tonight. Is that the way to encourage the team - singing "Stand up if you hate boro"?

Anon at 20:00:01 Friday August 22 2003
The future is bright, the future’s claret and white

I predict... at 18:42:43 Friday August 22 2003
I predict a Dudfield double, and a Smith smasher in a 3-0 Cobblers win

Spaceman at 18:12:35 Friday August 22 2003
I've really thought much to Stamp. I've only seen him play well twice - the first 20 of the first game last season and in the friendly against Raunds in pre-season. But for the rest of the time he just seemed to lollop around. He had no pace to speak of and considering his height, couldn't head the ball. When the ball was in the air he'd sort of jump with his head in his shoulders. Not a great loss, I think, by any means. But I wish him the best of luck at Chester and for the rest of his career.

Spaceman at 18:05:07 Friday August 22 2003
Where have all the Direones gone? There must be a sale on at Poundstretcher.

Badger at 18:02:03 Friday August 22 2003
Come on the boys.....lets have a goal or two......I only hope that prat from Radio northampton is not there tonight....come on the boys. I'll be badgering my way down to Yeovil on Munday. .... village boy.... good luck for your game tomorrow. UP the Cobbs

Middlebill at 17:55:22 Friday August 22 2003
Stamp? Second class. Still, he may have got there in the end! Too late. Good luck Stampy. If you follow in the footsteps of the majority of strikers who leave us, you should get a hatful.

thoughts about Stamp. at 17:20:02 Friday August 22 2003
We didnt end up paying £45k for Stamp as the amount to be paid to Scarborough was based on appearances and he didnt appear in the required number of games to make the whole fee become payable. Stamp looked pretty reasonable in the twenty minutes he played in the first game of last season...but after that he looked way off the pace of second division football....things may have been so different if he had stayed fit and then not completely lost his confidence when he came back from injury - even so he had a pretty good goals to games ratio. Good luck at Chester Stampy.

Anon at 16:52:42 Friday August 22 2003
The future is bright, the future’s claret and white

Ralph2 at 15:52:43 Friday August 22 2003
I cannot get to the game tonight so thinking about it thats evidence enough for me that you will see our first 3 points of the season if you manage to get yourself to Sixfields.Gutted, I can't get down to Yeovil now either.

Bazza at 15:48:28 Friday August 22 2003
On a more sober note. I don't think Stampy will be the last to go. Many of the old guard will now be considered dead wood. Anyway, good luck to Darryn Stamp at Chester.

Anon at 15:46:23 Friday August 22 2003
Bingy.

Bazza at 15:45:22 Friday August 22 2003
What's happened to, BLOODY MADNESS? Has he finally been taken away? Umm, I think you know my veiws on this matter.

Ragga at 15:24:18 Friday August 22 2003
IT'S ON www.ntfc.co.uk in the latest news section.....we MUST have someone lined up to replace him???....... Chester City boss Mark Wright has boosted his striking options with the signing of the Northampton Town striker Darryn Stamp for an undisclosed fee. Wright beat off competition from Lincoln City to seal the transfer of the former Scarborough and Scunthorpe United forward. The 24-year-old scored six goals in 57 League appearances for The Iron before moving to the McCain Stadium just over two years ago. He scored 12 goals for the Seadogs during the 2001/02 campaign before moving to the Cobblers in a £45,000 deal. However, Stamp endured an injury-ravaged time at the Sixfields Stadium and made only 22 League appearances for the club last season, scoring four goals.

LH at 15:23:23 Friday August 22 2003
Offal site.

Spaceman at 15:19:06 Friday August 22 2003
Ragga - Where did you get this info from?

Ragga at 14:59:28 Friday August 22 2003
STAMP has just joined Chester City for an undisclosed fee......BRING BACK STEVIE HOWARD NOW PLEASE !!!!

Sean from London at 14:18:28 Friday August 22 2003
Thanks Spaceman for the great slogan "The future is bright, the future’s claret and white"

Excuse me a mo.... at 13:51:29 Friday August 22 2003

Anon at 13:44:46 Friday August 22 2003
Spaceman you are a hero. If only all fans brought a few friends along they would see that we play good football, ball on the ground and will improve as the season progresses to challenge for the championship.

Spaceman at 13:42:54 Friday August 22 2003
To all you Direones who post on this board - What will you do when Max dies? I am certainly not wishing this to happen to him, I wouldn't wish it to anyone and I think he's a smashing chap (just a bit misled). Where will your money come from then? It won't be from Steven / Stephen Griggs (his son), he's a West Ham supporter and has an executive box there. And it won't come from ticket sales, you have a home support even more pathetic than ours. My guess is that you'll join forces with Milton Keynes F.C. (aka Wimbledon), not that this will worry you because "selling out" and merging rival football clubs for financial gain seems to be a speciality of yours.

theposter formerly known as Pattcobb at 13:42:47 Friday August 22 2003
Well its your fault tonight then spaceman, everytime i take " floating supporters" along we play crap and get beat!!!

Bazza at 13:33:02 Friday August 22 2003
SPACEMAN, umm, ditto

Middlebill at 13:31:04 Friday August 22 2003
This was posted earlier:............. Clows at 09:42:03 Friday August 22 2003 Prediction Rushden will be in the Prem by 2006 cobblers will have joined up with the poppies and be playing in the ryman............ Well of course there's no chance in hell that the Cobblers will have joined and be playing in the Ryman in three years time. Even so, there is still more chance of that happening than Diremoans playing in the Prem!

Spaceman at 13:28:28 Friday August 22 2003
I think I differ in opinion to many of you who post here. I do not think that promotion is absolutely necessary this season not for me or for the Cordoza’s. As long as I’m entertained and the club continues to progress on and off the pitch, I will be perfectly happy. That does not mean to say that I don’t want promotion, of course I do, I am a football fan. But I can wait another season until we get to the Second division. What is absolutely necessary for the Cordoza’s plans to come to fruition is quite simple – more income for the club (i.e. more bums on seats, more Cobblers fans) because they want to see a return on their investment and do not have a bottomless pit of money. Some would argue that this will only come from success. And while I have sympathy with this argument, I do not necessarily believe it to be true. I was in the pub with some friends the other day (Liverpool, Spurs, West Ham and Man U fans who never go to see their teams play) and told them about the all new Cobblers team and their new style of play (i.e. football). They’ve only ever been to see the Cobblers play under Atkins and vowed “never to watch this load of old rubbish again”. They’re all lads from the area and want to see the team do well but do not want to waste their time and money watching rubbish. Anyway, they listened to what I had to say and thought that we (the Cobblers) sounded like good value for money. Hence, they’re all coming to the game tonight. They won’t care too much if we win, lose or draw. They’ll only care about the entertainment value, i.e. if the Cobblers play football. If they do, they’ll come more often. If, however, if ‘d been in the pub and said “well the players look good but the manager is crap and we won’t get anywhere while he’s in charge” do you think they would have made the effort to go this evening? The answer, of course is no! So come on folks, lets show our team a bit more faith please, lets all get behind the them tonight and start spreading the word “the future is bright, the future’s claret and white”. Lets face it, the only way we, as supporters, can really help our club progress is by doing just this.

Ralph2 at 12:47:24 Friday August 22 2003
He can be a very sensible young man that Rob, well said sir.

LH at 12:38:39 Friday August 22 2003
Ditto, Bazza , Rob.

Bazza at 12:34:59 Friday August 22 2003
ROB, ummm, ditto

Rob at 12:32:19 Friday August 22 2003
TRSM, okay Martin, you didn't actually answer any of my questions, 1. Your opinions on our mere entertaining expansive style of play under MW, good or bad, an improvement or not. And 2. Will you admit you were wrong, if in fact you are proved to be so. That is all, you're reluctance to answer questions about the amount of matches attended does undermine your opinions somewhat I'm afraid, if you have attended games, just clarify it. As for all of those bemoaning MW's managerial and tactical nous, if getting crucified down the right, led to only one attempt on goal on target in 90 minutes, yet 10 attempts on target, away from home, then good on him, because if those are the stats every game, then we'll win most of them. I'll repeat again, it's too early to judge him one way or another, he could easily end up being a terrible manager, or lead us to the Championship, I would have to say that from the style of play, the chances created and the players brought in, so far MW start has been promising, yet dogged by a little bad luck with finishing.

LH at 12:29:31 Friday August 22 2003
Thanks for that last post Anon. PS. When do you back to School in Rushden again ?

Bazza at 12:28:49 Friday August 22 2003
THE POSTER ETC., We all want promotion etc. and although I am not convinced about Wilko I'm prepared to give him more than 2 games before I demand his head. To have him sacked now would be at least premature. What if we win the next 3 or 4 games? Will you be then telling us what a great manager he is?

Anon at 12:27:58 Friday August 22 2003
Why would any really talented players want to play for nothingampton lets face it were not going up this year we have had our flirtations with a higher league

LH at 12:23:03 Friday August 22 2003
And before people get all moralistic about the word 'poach' , remember how much Luton signed Howard for 3 years ago !! Dog eat Dog .

LH at 12:21:24 Friday August 22 2003
Tony Thorpe free agent ,due to breach of contract with wages not being paid. Luton only got 50K nothing else they could do about it. Can we poach Steve Howard on the same lines ?

theposter formerly known as Pattcobb at 12:06:50 Friday August 22 2003
Well Bazza I know us supporters can be impatient, ut I'll bet that the Cardozas will be impatient too, after all theres nothing more than their money in the club theres no other input at all, not from anybody, its a question of whether Wilko is managing their assets wisely? I am desperate for the Cardozas to succeed at Sixfields the plans are fantastic they have said this place is not living up to its potential and we can help, I am desperate for them to succeed, thats why I think it is not an option to not get promoted and thats why I think they will lose patience soon. All I am really saying is ten games down the line may be too late....

Anon at 12:00:26 Friday August 22 2003
What makes you think that?

GEE at 11:47:15 Friday August 22 2003
Stamp in talks with Chester? 1 out 1 in maybe?

Dyl at 11:32:03 Friday August 22 2003
Bazza, why would Griggs turn Nene Park into a shoe factory when its clearly so much more attractive to him to put local people out of work and give the jobs to Chinese sweatshop labourers?

Spaceman at 11:29:07 Friday August 22 2003
Thanks once again to my impersonator (last night @19:33). I can speak for myself but, in future, if you choose to speak for me, could you please more accurately reflect my views.

LH at 10:54:36 Friday August 22 2003
So SlimMartin please can you clarify , exactly how many games have you watched this season ? This will of course help you post an INFORMED opinion .

Bazza at 10:49:39 Friday August 22 2003
Mini Griggs could always turn the Retards ground into a shoe factory.

Further Prediction at 10:14:14 Friday August 22 2003
Based on the low number of home fans for a clubs first ever home game in Div 2 and Ketterings start to the season, by 2006 Griggs will realise he is flogging a dead horse and will have knocked down the football stadium and replaced it with an extention to the Diamond Centre. Kettering will once agin be the County's second team and the Direone's bandwagon jumpers will be heading back up the A6 to Rockingham Road.

Bazza at 10:13:47 Friday August 22 2003
This isn't about sentiment, it just make sense to give the man more than 2 games

theposter formerly known as Pattcobb at 10:01:38 Friday August 22 2003
Yes Bazza I have no sentiment whatsoever, we havent time to hang around if we fail to win promotion this season it will be a disaster

Bazza at 09:51:35 Friday August 22 2003
EX PATTCOBB, so you want wilko to go now then? after 2 games with a new team?

I Clows at 09:42:03 Friday August 22 2003
Prediction Rushden will be in the Prem by 2006 cobblers will have joined up with the poppies and be playing in the ryman

just thinking at 09:07:21 Friday August 22 2003
martin you talk so much chit. have you been to a game this season and if you have your head must been stuck up your @rse. stop moaning and get a life. and keep the faith.if the cobblers won every game 1-0 you would still moan.stop talking dribble and go to the game and yell your Arse of or stay at home and play with yourself.

theposter formerly known as Pattcobb at 08:54:31 Friday August 22 2003
So how long do we wait? If i recall when we last won promotion, Atkins was given 10 games. This was nearly too late championship form was required all season for us to just scrape promotion at the last minute. However we had a squad more than capable of winning the division, just like we have this season. IMHO we have to act sooner rather than later a second season in this division is NOT AN OPTION. We have everything in place to become a top division one club, WE ARE NO LONGER A LOWER LEAGUE SET UP so all you "my grandad and dad and kids" stop harking on about " we'll support you evermore" etc etc there is no need. If Wilko is not up to it then fine it'll be goodbye and " next please".........

Anon at 08:09:03 Friday August 22 2003
I must say you make a good observation village boy, which makes a change.

Pihuan at 06:34:22 Friday August 22 2003
A big one tonight, only success on the pitch will stop all the whinging and tales of dissent. Let's get behind the team, they are good enough, but a good atmosphere would help.

Nosey Parker at 23:28:06 Thursday August 21 2003
Sammo is as bitter as a box of Lemons, he is the main one in the dressing room situation. He must be getting it in the neck cos Mrs Sammo is no longer Queen of the players wives. . . . LOL

A at 22:55:34 Thursday August 21 2003
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facts at 22:15:12 Thursday August 21 2003
realslim, the facts are that you have stayed silent in all the pre-season hype waiting like a housefly outside a shit sandwich shop for your chance to yell "I TOLD YOU SO" and that in my mind stinks more than the aforementioned sandwich shop. Being a true fan is about keeping the faith and analysing the good not the bad in every performance and it is far too early to judge this new side. I am afraid your over eagerness to rewind to your anti MW comments make me think that you would rather be proved right than see the towns results improve, so prove me wrong and shut the f**k up for at least the next 3 games before you carry on with your "facts are...records speak for themselves... crap.

still waiting at 21:35:15 Thursday August 21 2003
But you still won't tell us whether you've actually been to any games and can develop an informed opinion based on what you've witnessed will you slim?

therealrealslimmartinw at 20:57:16 Thursday August 21 2003
Rob, the fact is that we didn't win all the games 3-0, results are what counts and the facts are historically he hasn't produced them at Peterborough or at Carlisle. I can understand being torn by blind loyalty and won't stoop to criticising those people, only when it comes to self defence because we are all entitled to an opinion. Winning games, getting points are what counts. And for us promotion has got to be the goal, the target. Anything short of that with the money that there is has got to be seen as failure. I just think it would be a shame to have to go through unnecessary pain to get the gain. If I am right, and I hope I am not, it will be Atkins all over again. He did'nt change we ended up languishing in mid table in the Third and he got the sack. Willo took over and got us automatic promotion without money. If we win the next six and eight games, hooray that would be great. The aim is promotion. I would love it if we achieved that but Wilko's management career is so awful that I would be very surprised if happened. AND OVER THE MOON.

Bazza at 20:37:41 Thursday August 21 2003
We have to give Wilko time. OK, 2 games and no points and no goals and we can't stand the thought of non-league football but this is a new team. We have nine first teamers who had never met until a few weeks ago and Low even less time! I'm not convinced about Wilko long term but 2 games which with a bit of luck and better finishing we would have won? Like Child's veiw, my dad and grandad were and now my children are, Cobblers supporters. I'm here for the long term.

village boy at 19:56:10 Thursday August 21 2003
Diamonds fans causing unrest? what a pathetic excuse. The unrest is caused by your own history of failure. critising of players, managers, and every other thing that goes wrong at the club. Your all too fickle and impatient thats the real cause of the problem.

A Childs View at 19:36:05 Thursday August 21 2003
Macc Cobbler at 1.47 - agree entirely, I think you and I see the game the same way - with tactical awareness!! York crucified us down their right because Hargreaves kept tucking in too much, that's where management comes in, he needed telling to play in front of Clarky so as Reid didn't need to keep pushing wide and leaving the centre exposed, this is precisely how York ended up scoring. The subsititution of Richards was a terrible decision as is not playing Asamoah wide right instead of bloody Dudfield. I'm torn at the moment - I real feel that Wilko isn't up to the job (his decisions are simply not sensible) but I believe stability is the way forward for a football club, I want to give him a chance to build a team I can be proud of but I don't think he can. The problem is that I know, in my heart of hearts, that he's not good enough. If, after 15 games, we are not looking any better than what I've seen so far my tolerance will have been used up and I'll be shouting for his head. Hopefully this won't be necessary, MW will prove me wrong and really is the man for the job. Whatever, it's the club I love and the thing my Grandfather, Dad and myself have done on Saturday's through the generations. No reason to stop now, even if MW doesn't do the business this season.

Spaceman at 19:33:30 Thursday August 21 2003
Nick - he has to go - no doubt he could manage the Diamonds if he wants to but not us. Don't be such a prat

Nick at 18:28:18 Thursday August 21 2003
I agree with both Rob and Spaceman, what is the matter with our supporters, if this was the way Diamonds suppoters were reacting, we'd be slating them, can't we just show a bit of patience and loyalty, and SUPPORT our team.

Rob at 18:08:43 Thursday August 21 2003
Dead right Anon, there isn't a manager I have less respect for in football than Gregory.

Rob at 18:07:04 Thursday August 21 2003
I agree completely Spaceman, the thing that I find on this site, is that i end up defending MW even though I haven't yet formed an opinion as to his competence, he may turn out to be dire, what I do know is that only 2 games into a season, as the manager of My Team, he currently warrants My support. I appreciate the frustration of supporters who weren't conviced by his appointment originally, and feel they haven't seen anything so far to change their mind, yet just for re stating their opinion they get labelled as 'negative' or traitors. I remeber very early into the Atkins reign I took a dislike to his management style and treatment of players, I always felt that his particular style would only reap benefits short term because if you treat players in such a way, they will only tolerate it when they are winning, whenever I mentioned it on these pages though I was labelled as negative, and not a true supporter, which was unfair. I respect all opinions, particularly if they're kept to postings and not communicated at the games. What really irritates me though is the bandwagon jumpers with ever changing opinions. Anti Wilko/Pro Wilko, the vast majority of these are the ones hoping for Stevie Howard to re sign, yet they made his life a misery when he was here, and sure enough if he didn't score in his first game would make his life a misery again. For gods sake, why can't we just wait a few weeks and put some persective to these two results. Having said that, the vast majority of the unrest on here is being caused by those muppet Direones supporters only out to create trouble, really we should all rise above it and ignore them.

Anon at 18:05:26 Thursday August 21 2003
Common sense posting for a change - If Wilko does not measure up he wont last - but after 3 games give him a break - Oh and another point about Gregory he may be unemployed but at Villa he was on over one million pa & I guess a fair wedge at Derby - thankfully not in our league (His style of lower division football was only a marginally more cultured version of Atkins)

waugh at 17:38:40 Thursday August 21 2003
yeh good point spaceman... howard wilkinson built a great second division side with players like vinny jones years ago then bombed them out in favour of better ones when they hit the top flight... our wilko is doing the opposite - building a team that will grow TOGETHER - they are all very young. lets face it if were a good footballing side in upper div two or div one in five years will anyone care that we lost to torquay and york in august 2003?

waugh at 17:38:29 Thursday August 21 2003
yeh good point spaceman... howard wilkinson built a great second division side with players like vinny jones years ago then bombed them out in favour of better ones when they hit the top flight... our wilko is doing the opposite - building a team that will grow TOGETHER - they are all very young. lets face it if were a good footballing side in upper div two or div one in five years will anyone care that we lost to torquay and york in august 2003?

Spaceman at 17:20:34 Thursday August 21 2003
It's a funny old game. I can not believe that many of you have not acknowledged that we have moved on light years since last season. This is due, in no small part, to Wilkinson. It appears that, to a certain extent, he is a victim of his success in the transfer market. On paper, it appears that he has bought in players that are of a much higher quality than the average third division footballer. Therefore, many of you have concluded that we will get promotion beating everyone along the way. I think that many of you have also have also concluded that if we don’t win every game, it is Wilkinson’s fault because his previous managerial record is far from impressive. Therefore, you have judged him before he has really had a fair crack of the whip. The problem with your preconception is that in football there are many other factors to consider. “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. From what I’ve seen Wilkinson and Hill are going in the right direction. They are building a FOOTBALL team, which will get better over time (time for the team to gel and time for the younger players to gain experience and mature). We will win tomorrow and hopefully this will quash a lot of the negativity being expressed here. Finally, John Gregory, a decent manager? You’ve got to be joking???

LH at 17:00:05 Thursday August 21 2003
I ve learnt to ignore most of the Anti Wilko posts as they are that illogical they have to be from non NTFC folk shit stirring . Dont rise to the bait !!

waugh at 16:52:30 Thursday August 21 2003
so Cotterill comes in and he's got a whole set of players who were signed by Wilko who see him as their boss/uncle figure and because Big Dave gave him the boot they're frightened for their own careers and don't know whether to shit or get off the pot... add to the mix a rampagning skinhead by the name of Hill who is pretty choked he got overlooked for the gig and you've got grrrrreat team morale

Anon at 16:41:17 Thursday August 21 2003
imho if they cant stand the heat get out of the kitchen. We have evryting in place to be a top class club except maybe the right man in charge of the team.....Gregory and Hill to resume their Wycombe partnership or maybe Steve Cotterill? Snap up these decent managers before its too late. Cotterill in particular would be good for us. Gregory has a bit of baggage at Derby...

Anon at 16:38:02 Thursday August 21 2003
MK DONS The new local team come on cobbs

Anon at 16:38:01 Thursday August 21 2003
MK DONS The new local team come on cobbs

Bazza at 16:17:18 Thursday August 21 2003
to stop BLAST from running. Press; Ctrl Alt Delete buttons together. Go onto; Task Manager tag and scroll until you find MS.BLAST. Then simply delete it. You will need previous steps to keep it out! It's a complete bastard!

Middlebill at 16:11:52 Thursday August 21 2003
I seem to get updates from Microsoft every two/three days. I have not had the bug (yet), do you think Microsoft may have already protected me through the automatic updates, or should I still be concerned?

Bazza at 16:11:28 Thursday August 21 2003
MSBLAST, if you can stay online long enough follow as per my last post. It works!

MSBLAST worm at 16:06:38 Thursday August 21 2003
Be aware that this Microsoft Trojan worm only affects PCs with upto date Operating Systems, at the moment systems like Windows 98 are not affected, I must admit I stuck with this version for a number of reasons, if you have the bug, and the patches do not work there is quick fix to keep working, click on START and then on RUN, there is a command to type in, once I get it I will put details on here (its on my other machine somewhere else), this stops the PC logging out and you can work with the worm in your machine

Anon at 15:46:11 Thursday August 21 2003
Are we really helping things by heaping pressure on Wilko & Hill with judgements after 2 league games? I think the Carodzas have more about them than stupid knee jerk reactions.

Macc Cobblers at 14:18:30 Thursday August 21 2003
I know !

Bazza at 14:18:04 Thursday August 21 2003
Anyone been having problems with the MSBLAST worm? I got rid of ot but still had probs with an error message 'SVCHOST has generated errors...' which affected my computer. The solution is to downlaod a repair tool from; http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.html which removes the worm and then download a patch from; http://www.microsoft.com/security_bulletins/ms03-026.asp this will block the ports to prevent the above SVCHOST problem. LEEntfc, I like your website, keep it up. Do you remember our discussion regarding squad numbers? Take a look at what numbers have played so far. I can feel a win coming on Friday.

Anon at 14:04:05 Thursday August 21 2003
I'm just hoping that we score on Friday

Macc Cobblers at 13:47:21 Thursday August 21 2003
Re tactical naivety, Answers Please, you are probably right that no comment would have been made if we had won both games, but this would not hidden the fact that in both games against Torquay and York, tactically the opposition were better than us. Re Torquay, apart from a few moments I actually thought that Torquay were the better team and that we were fortunate not to lose by more. We appeared to be playing the quivalent of 4-2-4, and after a bright start our midfield was over-run and it was only with the introduction of Burgess for Dudfield late on that we started to regain our shape. Even Torquay fans have said that all the 3rd division teams would love to play us if we had kept that formation. Re York, who rememember many predict to finish in the bottom two, there is no doubt that we should have won, but for a long while especially in the first half, down their right they gave us the run around. What did we do in the first half to prevent the free runs of their right back - push Hargreaves infield out of the way. We had their left sided defender booked in the first couple of minutes for a foul on Low - what pressure was put upon him thereafter - zilch. Compare this to York - we take Richards off, and immediately York make a susbstitution to cancel any threat that Dudfield might offer. In addition, to me, and I realise that it is early days, but at this moment when we go onto the pitch (apart from Norwich!)we do not appear to be up for a fight, the 50-50 balls are not being won - and when we go a goal down the heads go down as well ! I am just hoping that we score first on Friday !

Gossip at 13:40:35 Thursday August 21 2003
In the Know how about this - Nick Ancel to go to Luton, fed up of doing all the work but still playing second fiddle to part time Norm?? - that purely speculation but you are correct about the Owners who may well change things quicker than we expect

LH at 13:19:37 Thursday August 21 2003
Posted a couple of weeks ago that Sammo was sulking around Sixfields making bad noises about the 'bottle' of the new intake. Suggest you first take a closer look at your own performances last year Sammo.

United Front at 13:14:57 Thursday August 21 2003
For me, I think one of the most worrying aspects of the current "management team" is the lack of discipline in and around the dugout on match days. For a start there is a cast of thousands (Wilko - when he comes down from the stand - Hill, Kearney, Blyth, at least 2 physios, 5 subs etc) and each person wants their say which must be more than a bit confusing for the players. Secondly there has been more than one instance of a 'fracas' between some/all of them during a match which some might say is a good thing (shows their passion and commitment) but to me it looks unprofessional and sends the wrong signals to the players. For example, there have been problems sparked off by Blythe and Kearney arguing with the 4th official and then Wilkinson bollocking them in front of everyone. At times it just comes over as very amateurish and I'd be a lot happier with a calmer approach, and just Hilly and Wilko on the bench.

Answers Please at 13:14:22 Thursday August 21 2003
Simple Question: If 2 of our MANY chances had gone in v. Torquay and York, would MW have shown 'tactical naivety'? PS I don't expect a reply - well, I've never got one before.

mjharrison at 13:06:12 Thursday August 21 2003
Why did we put out a youth team for a reserve fixture. This would be understandable mid season when the injuries might have mounted up, but I thought Wilko was creating a strong 'underbelly' and that the reserves would offer a chance for squad players to prove themselves.

in the know at 13:06:02 Thursday August 21 2003
Well don't wanna worry yer but..... Rift in dressing room between Sammo and last years squad and many of this years new players. Trollope made captain because he has a foot in both camps if you like... Hill making big noises to be named manager. Wliko will be given a job "upstairs". None of this ten game nonsense the chairman has no patience and wont tolerate this rift and the results as they are. Expect things to change after this bank holiday. BTW right about Luton - wrong backroom boy tho !

LH at 12:52:08 Thursday August 21 2003
Slim Martin, naturally I respect your right to voice an opinion but it would give your postings more weight if you could confirm if you have been actually attending games & seen the difference in our style of play . Are you a Season ticket holder ? What do you think of the Reid , Wilmott partnership ? Would you play Harsley before Burgess etc.. I would be interested in your views on these team related comments.

George - Bucks No1 Cobbler at 12:18:48 Thursday August 21 2003
Drilling have to agree with you. Also im just worried that if we continue to lose or not get good results then we will lack confidence, have a losing frame of mind and he will start tinkering with the team that will prove unproductive. No I wont be shouting 'Wilko Out' but I will be watching his decisions and the results very closly. I also dont think that Hilly would be the man to replace him. John Gregory and Cotterill are still out there!!!!!

Rob at 12:16:22 Thursday August 21 2003
RSMW, I think i get where you stand with regard to the current management of the club and the results. I'll disagree, which is my choice, although should we be in the same position in 8 or 9 games time I'll gladly admit you were right all the way along. I am interested in ATFC's questions of you though, what do you think of the new style of play, is it more enjoyable, do you really think that all those chances created and so few conceded smacks of bad management, or could it be down to some bad luck. If we had won all three games 3-0, would you still be holding the same opinion, and if we win say 6 of the next 8 games and go on to win the league, will you too admit you were wrong ?

therealrealslimmartinw at 11:31:32 Thursday August 21 2003
ATFC, i've seen the results, past and present, i suggest you should too.

Spaceman at 11:11:29 Thursday August 21 2003
Thank you to whoever that took the time to impersonate me at 20:28 last night, it was very flattering.

Anon at 11:11:10 Thursday August 21 2003
I think were doomed no heart in the club to many new people eg owners manager, players i,m off to MK DONS myself if i were you i,d go Rushden or MK

Anon at 11:11:08 Thursday August 21 2003
I think were doomed no heart in the club to many new people eg owners manager, players i,m off to MK DONS myself if i were you i,d go Rushden or MK

The Drilling Cobbler at 09:29:29 Thursday August 21 2003
Anon you have a degree in repition, you scaley creature

Anon at 09:16:08 Thursday August 21 2003
The point Drilling about Martin is that he has written his piece on MW about 20 times on this site and he has had his say. I am bored by his incessant moaning.

Northern Soul God at 09:01:19 Thursday August 21 2003
Nothing in Town Friday night, try the basement club Gold Street you may here a few

The Drilling Cobbler at 08:58:59 Thursday August 21 2003
Everybodys entitled to their opinions and I feel Martins opinion echos the majority of supporters anyway, despite the more varying opinions expressed on here. I know a fairly large cross section of support and I know of no-one that given the choice would have given the job to Wilko. However, where my opinion varies from Martin is as follows. When he was given the job, initially on a caretaker basis, he was the 3rd manager to ocupy the 'hot seat' in less than 2mths - by the time he was confirmed as full time manager we had our 4th chairman in just a few months. No 'pedigree' manager would have dared to put their reputation on line by taking on a job with such low levels of security. Unless of course they were offered silly money. Continuity was the only real option at the time, and in the eyes of the Cordoza's I am sure that is why they made an inhouse appointment. The decision has been made (rightly or wrongly) to give Wilko the opportunity of taking us forward - if after 15games we are anywhere other than the top10 in the table and 'looking good' I feel his time will be up, even without a supporter backlash. Its still early days and we can still take consolation in the fact that we have a better manager than Sunderlands Mick McCarthy! (17 consecutive defeats) and arguably Terry Fenwick. Of course I am looking at recent results before the stats start getting posted. Lets all try and chill, look forward to Friday, and hope that the winning mentality Wilko was looking for throughout the club finally finds one of its teams! Remember Martin - giving Wilko some more time will at least send out the message to the Cotterils of this world that they would be given a fair crack of the whip if they took the job on. At this moment in time it would be ludicrous to bomb him out because from an outsiders prospective 2 1-0 defeats in the league and a Carling cup win over Norwich does not warrant a p45. And I doubt anyone could have turned around the shambles left by Fenwick and to a certain extent Broadhurst at the back end of last season.

Anon at 07:54:45 Thursday August 21 2003
Realslim same old carping. Give it a rest and get behind the team including its management.

Middlebill at 07:52:02 Thursday August 21 2003
You make I Larf (at 06.42): Comes in pretty useful went you want to send a letter as well. Nige (at 06.46): The MotM is always a home player, therfore how can 20 people all chose somebody different? You only get 14 choices!

Anon at 07:38:39 Thursday August 21 2003
Pihuan, the youth team also took a 7-1 hammering at the Diamonds last Saturday as well.

Nige at 06:46:23 Thursday August 21 2003
You carry on Realslim, ATFC is a fine one to talk about changing the record! Same old guff everytime from him. It's a democracy and I for one like to hear the differing opinions not to mention how 20 different people can also see the same game and yet all have a different MoM. Freedom of speech, freedom of thought, power to the people. ATFC you just stifle creative thinking and supress freedom of speech.

You Make I Larf! at 06:42:10 Thursday August 21 2003
Stamp? STAMP? The answer to our goal drought? The only thing he is useful for is changing lightbulbs!!

Pihuan at 06:22:57 Thursday August 21 2003
Reserves taking a 7-0 stuffing is a bit ominous, and official site report is totally inadequate. Fact that Stamp didn't play seems to lend credence to the claim that he has gone. If that's the case I think it's a pity as he would give another option; unleess it means someone else is coming. Roll on friday, we need 4 points from that and Yeovil game to start the season.

Andy Turner Fan Club at 01:08:50 Thursday August 21 2003
RSMW change the record. Have you watched any games? Have you noticed the change in style? Have you noticed the improved calibre of players in the squad? I think not. Try supporting the club instead of your pathetic sniping all the while, if you can't be positive, shut the fuck up. We all know what you are saying, you don't say anything else. RSMW change the record. Have you watched any games? Have you noticed the change in style? Have you noticed the improved calibre of players in the squad? I think not. Try supporting the club instead of your pathetic sniping all the while, if you can't be positive, shut the fuck up. We all know what you are saying, you don't say anything else. RSMW change the record. Have you watched any games? Have you noticed the change in style? Have you noticed the improved calibre of players in the squad? I think not. Try supporting the club instead of your pathetic sniping all the while, if you can't be positive, shut the fuck up. We all know what you are saying, you don't say anything else. RSMW change the record. Have you watched any games? Have you noticed the change in style? Have you noticed the improved calibre of players in the squad? I think not. Try supporting the club instead of your pathetic sniping all the while, if you can't be positive, shut the fuck up. We all know what you are saying, you don't say anything else.

therealrealslimmartinw at 00:33:36 Thursday August 21 2003
George, I won't be converted. The facts speak for themselves. Leopards don't change their spots. It's obvious, in my view, as saying that Simon from Pop Stars is going to be a bit mean to a few wannabe starlets. It's such a shame because we have the financial clout now. Contrary to some people's opinion, I don't enjoy it. It's just that sometimes as with Atkins in his latter days something has gone to give. I feel we are in exactly the same situation. Except I think we would be better off with Ian Atkins now and that is certainly not saying that he should be resurrected. It's just that in my view, for what it's worth, based on the clear evidence of his management figures, because let's face it that's how you have to be judged, the number of games you win, the number of points on the board, he is lacking. Like putting me in charge of a school for tactful writing.

Northern Soul Fan at 00:25:16 Thursday August 21 2003
I'm up for a bit of soul in town after we thrash darlo. Is there any soul nights of the northern variety in town on Friday??

Anon at 23:49:55 Wednesday August 20 2003
really!

Anon at 22:01:32 Wednesday August 20 2003
the season starts friday night we are only being fair giving the rest a head start COME ON YOU COBBS

Bexxy at 22:00:24 Wednesday August 20 2003
3-1 to England,by the way!!!

Anon at 21:45:29 Wednesday August 20 2003
oops, that was a bit childish!

Anon at 21:45:05 Wednesday August 20 2003
The World is just a great big onion!

Simon at 21:28:11 Wednesday August 20 2003
Re...Were you@1307. Are you sure you are qualified to pick holes in my spelling when you spell "Northamptonian" as Northamptonion. If you're going to correct my spelling mistakes make sure you can spell yourself. Dickhead.

Anon at 21:17:14 Wednesday August 20 2003
It weren't me who said that they'd see Brian Talbot in MacDonald's in Sixfields PATTCOBB!!

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:09:30 Wednesday August 20 2003
Paul Trollope didn't make the bench then for Wales which should keep him fresh for Friday. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:07:20 Wednesday August 20 2003
No way.... NTFC only, apart from our national team. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Marvo at 21:03:08 Wednesday August 20 2003
Deepcut you are obviously a closet Man U queen!

Deepcut Cobbler at 20:58:35 Wednesday August 20 2003
England H-T 1-0, Beckham with 10th min pen for those who are interested. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Marvo at 20:46:34 Wednesday August 20 2003
I thought if I came back it would be sensible football talk on here, maybe no imposters but Anon always predictable

PATTCOBB at 20:45:29 Wednesday August 20 2003
You are so childish anon, only you could be bothered about Caps LOCKS, will you be on here for the next 24 hours, get a life

Anon at 20:41:30 Wednesday August 20 2003
and by the way, you left your caps lock on!

Anon at 20:34:25 Wednesday August 20 2003
sure am, what's your excuse?

SPACEMAN at 20:28:41 Wednesday August 20 2003
aNON YOU ARE THE PERV THAT FELL TO eARTH, HIT THE GROUND WITH YOUR HEAD, AND SURGEONS found nothing in your skull

You can fool some of the people . . . at 20:26:16 Wednesday August 20 2003
The reserves did get beat 7-0. What I don't like is the official sites report which basically says we had two blokes in our team coming back from serious injury (Youngs and Rickers) plus a bunch of kids and Reading had John Solako and Martin Butler. After a tight first half Reading ran out 7-0 winners! The report doesn't mention the presence in our team of Sammo, Harper, Asamoah, Smith, Burgess.

i at 20:17:16 Wednesday August 20 2003
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Anon at 20:14:08 Wednesday August 20 2003
Why are you called SPACEMAN? Is it that you need space for your big mouth? Man!

I never wrote this either! at 19:22:07 Wednesday August 20 2003
Bexxy at 18:19:52 Wednesday August 20 2003 I was at the game on Saturday and met a really nice bloke, Shamus I think (quite big), has anyone got his secind name or phone number - we had a great time and I would like to meet him again

Anon at 19:07:30 Wednesday August 20 2003
Have you just realised who the muppet is, or has mummy told you it's bed time?

Anon at 19:01:11 Wednesday August 20 2003
You are calling me a muppet, and you are using AWAY attendances for your average? Are you mystic meg, you haven't even played QPR yet, so how did you get 6000? Can I also point out Swearing = limited vocabulary.

errr at 18:57:14 Wednesday August 20 2003
one was home and one was away..how the fu{k can you get YOUR average attendance from that MUPPET??

Anon at 18:53:22 Wednesday August 20 2003
So simple. It take it it's 2000 next home game then.

so simple at 18:38:09 Wednesday August 20 2003
So far 4000, plus 6000 for the QPR game = 10000 divided by 2 = average 5000.Simple.

H at 18:30:08 Wednesday August 20 2003
Oi!!!!!!! That's my blinkin' husband, you keep away from him you stupid little girl

Middlebill at 18:24:01 Wednesday August 20 2003
Talk about flogging a dead horse. Dear imposter, your time has passed. Goodbye!

Bexxy at 18:19:52 Wednesday August 20 2003
I was at the game on Saturday and met a really nice bloke, Shamus I think (quite big), has anyone got his secind name or phone number - we had a great time and I would like to meet him again

Middleton Cobbler at 18:07:56 Wednesday August 20 2003
Res Team for today. Harper, Rickers, T. Smith, Cavill, Sammo, Luke Graham, Lincoln, Harsley, Youngs, Asamoah, CC. Subs: Crackers, Wever, Gearing, Davison, Howard (Mathew - NOt Steve) Only sort parts of the first half as I was on a conference at the Madstad. Youngs looked ordinary - Derek looked fab

Beckham unhappy at 18:06:24 Wednesday August 20 2003
I see Beckham is unhappy at Real Madrid and yet TCMP has not been on here to let us know if the cobblers have put in a bid.

or at 17:54:54 Wednesday August 20 2003
or to come on and deny it so people say it must be true? get a life

7--0 at 17:07:24 Wednesday August 20 2003
anyone know what the team was? As usual there is nothing on the official site, probably to embarrased!! I see TCMP is yet to deny the beckett rumour!!

Anon at 17:04:57 Wednesday August 20 2003
don't be silly Pete. Quality will tell and we will be promoted.

PeteTaylor at 17:00:04 Wednesday August 20 2003
Lets be sensible about this, wilko has lost the plot he has let us all down with the hype about our chances this year.A new team takes at least 12 months to bed in .His only crime really is getting to excited and at his age is unforgiveable

Anon at 16:52:04 Wednesday August 20 2003
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT WILKO 7-0 7-0 OUTOUT THERAPY I NEED HELP

Anon at 16:50:15 Wednesday August 20 2003
No fraid not just looked at the reserve team result

anon at 16:12 at 16:46:31 Wednesday August 20 2003
average 5k!! You just scraped over the 4000 mark in your first home game in Div 2 (4046)!!and 1000 of them were from Plymouth, and last year you dropped as low as around 3000, your having a laugh mate, how can the Cobblers get higher gates in the 3rd than you can achieve in the 2nd? somethings not quite right down at Nene Park, and its not Brian Talbots yokel accent.

Anon at 16:46:28 Wednesday August 20 2003
7-0 a wind up?

Middlebill at 16:38:10 Wednesday August 20 2003
Back seat Cobbler (09.22). Surely you know by now what is going on on here. You've been suckered mate!

Anon at 16:26:57 Wednesday August 20 2003
Well personally I thought we were a bit over ambitious to expand Sixfields but the Diamonds to expand. One simple question why? Do you all want two seats each?

Reserves thrashed at 16:23:44 Wednesday August 20 2003
Reserves have lost 7-0 to reading this afternoon! It just gets worse, i thought we had some quality on the bench... clearly not. What about competition for places? surely they shld have been busting a gut to make an impression today!

Anon at 16:12:53 Wednesday August 20 2003
We average over 5k you no nothing plus Max has just announcfd that we are to double the size of the ground and i bet we start building before you lot even manage to buy shitfields

Anon at 16:08:22 Wednesday August 20 2003
Be honest,don't you think that you'd look a bit silly in the prem with just 3000 home fans.You might as well face it,you've peaked!

Anon at 15:50:55 Wednesday August 20 2003
One team in northants and its the Rushden one, you Cobbs are on your way to oblivion ,perhaps you should merge with Kettering Town ,swap the names about they keep the Kettering and yoyu keep the Town uuupp the diamonds all they way to the prem

The Real Bexxy again! at 14:59:56 Wednesday August 20 2003
I wish people would pack it in!!!!! I never wrote this >>>Bexxy at 16:51:05 Tuesday August 19 2003 I am starting a Wilko out petition, at the game on Friday. If you want to sign it then be at the Rising Bull, in Yoevil at 6:30pm<<<<< Im not even going to bloody Yeovil!!!!! (plus, as you can see, i can actually spell the place!!)

Its Simple Anon... at 14:45:04 Wednesday August 20 2003
just go and support Liverpool, Man Utd or Arsenal. But for the glory hunters you now have the option of switching to Chelsea

Merging??? at 14:42:38 Wednesday August 20 2003
Anon thats the biggest load of boll*cks i`ve heard for a while. I mean you lot regulary talk sh*t on here but thats a classic! Well done mate.

Anon at 14:14:14 Wednesday August 20 2003
Whats the point of mooching about 2nd & 3rd div nobody wants to watch the crap served week in week out just think of the excitement of playing in 1st or prem ,so lets not get stroppy about merging lets embrace it

Spaceman at 13:48:31 Wednesday August 20 2003
A gentle reminder. The definition of a supporter: One who helps or encourages; to bear, put up with.

Rob at 13:18:12 Wednesday August 20 2003
Dead right Spaceman, I agree. As for George, I respect your opinion, although don't neccesarily agree with most of your post, however someone who was sceptical when MW was appointed has every right to be sceptical now, most people seem to have been his biggest fans 2 weeks ago, and are now his biggest fans. As Spaceman says, get on their backs and it will get worse.

Spaceman at 13:13:43 Wednesday August 20 2003
Dear Everyone, I've been to the games this season. What I've seen is the Cobblers play much better football than they have done for years (certainly since they've been at Sixfields). In the previous three games I've seen the Cobblers carve up the opposition's defence on countless occassions, this has often resulted in goal scoring opportunities. Okay, so we’ve only scored once but they'll be many more to follow. I'd be much more worried if, like the previous x seasons, we weren't creating the chances. Also, a quick word on the defence - terrific, particularly Willmott, Reid and Chambers. They communicate with each other well, they're composed on the ball, physically strong and reasonably quick on their feet. A record of just two conceded in the last three speaks for itself. Words of warning though, if as fans we start to voce our frustrations on match day, the team will, quite possibly, start panicking. This will result in Oooofing the ball down the pitch, stray balls, individual errors, communication break downs, heads going down, a general loss of confidence, players arguing with each other, red cards and who knows what other disasters. So, a plea to you all - "keep the faith", the results WILL come!

George - Bucks No1 Cobbler at 13:10:44 Wednesday August 20 2003
have to agree with most on here. Saturday was awful. Why oh why did Wilko take off Richards just as we were applying pressure? None of the substitutions made any difference in fact they actually made it worse. Im a big harsley fan but he not do anything at all in the game. Tommo needs to be more commnading - what exactly does Jim Blythe do? Abbey was never commanding either. And both goos shot stoppers. Whilst chambers had a good game - the poor lad was knackered in the final 20 mins. Perhaps time to give him a rest? Trolley did well. While does Low (wont call him JLo- sounds gay) always trip over the ball? Kearney needs to remind him to take the ball with him. At the mo Smith looks like a slimmer Gabbi - but without the fotballing nounce. All in all a woeful display by the MGT. Wilko needs a few big wins (norwich aside) to keep my vote. I was sceptical when he came - soon Im gonna be siding with the realslim..... C'mon guys sort it out

to the tosser who wants to merge at 13:07:26 Wednesday August 20 2003
piss of anon you prick

Were you? at 13:07:18 Wednesday August 20 2003
Simon are you sure your a Northamptonion? if you were you would know that it is the Barratt, with an a (after the shoe magnate) and not Barrett with an e, as you have spelt it.

Anon at 12:54:31 Wednesday August 20 2003
i mean just think of the crowds we would get at a expanded nene park loads of room for building we could even end up in the prem with cardoza,s and maxiboys money

Spaceman at 12:48:31 Wednesday August 20 2003
Anon - There's a much simpler solution, if you're sick of watching second / third division football, don't go!! In fact it'll benefit the rest of us because hopefully you'll stop posting stupid comments like this one.

Simon at 12:40:11 Wednesday August 20 2003
RE...Rob@12.03, I agree with most of your sentiments and in answer to your question about why are we so fickle, I truly believe that it's just part of a true Northamptonian's personality. We moan, whinge and change our minds like the weather. And before anyone comes on here to have a go at me, I was born in the Barrett and lived my whole life in this town.

Ha Ha!!!!! at 12:29:42 Wednesday August 20 2003
Hmmm let's think Cobblers for the first time in their history are actually relatively well of. What are perfect time to merge with the other debt ridden losers. Can't think you're a Cobblers fan if you are suggesting this.

Anon at 12:24:33 Wednesday August 20 2003
Do you think it may be time for small clubs like us , Rushden maybe Posh Cam U joining together to form bigger clubs .Because i am getting sick of watching div 3 & div 2 footy

LH at 12:23:25 Wednesday August 20 2003
Rob , Great post at 12.03 . My thoughts & sentiments exactly.

I'm welling up at 12:21:22 Wednesday August 20 2003
Bye bye Stampy, who will ever forget that fantastic twenty minutes you once played.

Brian Talbot at 12:19:29 Wednesday August 20 2003
Nope can't think of any Rushden duffers either **cough** Patmore **cough**, **cough** Turley **cough**. Nope noone springs to mind.

Anon at 12:17:40 Wednesday August 20 2003
Because its crap and its run by NTFC

Rob at 12:15:26 Wednesday August 20 2003
Didn't they buy Turley !

Anon at 12:15:17 Wednesday August 20 2003
If Stamp has gone the fact that he has had to drop back into the Conference says it all. This would help clear the way for the signing of Beckett, Stallard or even Howard

R HILL at 12:14:42 Wednesday August 20 2003
Rushden dont seem to buy duffers like we do ,why is that then

Anon at 12:14:39 Wednesday August 20 2003
So whys there nothing on the official site about stamp going chester. Is that just a little boy making up a crap press story

Anon at 12:04:54 Wednesday August 20 2003
Fuck, I just spilt my coffee, that fucking wilko has alot to answer for.

Rob at 12:03:25 Wednesday August 20 2003
If that is the case anon, and I'm sure you're right, on it's own that doesn't make moving him on particularly suprising. I'm sure Broadhurst was after a target man, Wilko recommended one, with a rebuilt team, he doesn't think he needs one, or he doesn't think that he suits the other players in the team. Whats strange is that pre season contributors to this board had nothing but contempt for Stamp, even after 5 goals in the US, at the Torquay game, he was being derided as a standing joke amongst supporters close to me, yet after 2 goalless games he is alot of peoples suggestion as the solution. I'm not criticising, I just find it strange. the same will be true of Wilko, should he turn it around, and I think and hope he will, he will be lauded, as he was a couple of weeks ago for influencing good quality players, and persuading them to come to Northampton. I don't buy into this MW being the antichrist because we lost 2 games, I'm not interested in his record last season at the club because I think it is irrelevant. This season 2 league games, 2 defeats, too early to tell, give me 10 games to form an opinion, remember our last promotion from this division saw Atkins removed after 10 games with us lower than mid table. Why is it that our supporters our so much more fickle than most clubs, changing their minds so regularly, do you think this lack of support through tough times explains why so many players excel when they leave us, look at Howard and Parkin as classic examples, I'm probably wrong but it may pay to show more faith.

Anon at 11:48:04 Wednesday August 20 2003
he was recommended by wilko to broadhurst

Rob at 11:45:45 Wednesday August 20 2003
Sorry Pete Taylor I don't understand, I'm not saying you are wrong but wasn't Stamp brought in under Broadhurst, how does that make him Wilkinson's signing ?

Pete Taylor at 11:40:54 Wednesday August 20 2003
Stamp has gone to Chester & told he has no future at cobbs another good signing authorised by Wilko remember he offered to resign over Stamp fee

Anon at 10:23:25 Wednesday August 20 2003
in the know I don't think you know

LH at 10:02:29 Wednesday August 20 2003
"In the know" - to let you know that I know , I posted a week ago that Beckett had put in a transfer request. He has also attended a Cobblers games at Sixfields .

Back Seat Cobbler at 09:22:12 Wednesday August 20 2003
Strangly enough Middlebill, no. I was just informing what I'd just read on the official site, that Yeovil is all ticket and Cobbs fans need to purchase one before saturday.

Anon at 09:00:57 Wednesday August 20 2003
Backoom boy teaser ?? Martin Wilkinson going to Luton on a phone vote

Anon at 08:59:18 Wednesday August 20 2003
Backroom boy teaser ??? Nick Ancel going to MK

in the know at 08:47:46 Wednesday August 20 2003
Unfortunaetly when this backroom boy does move I will then not be "in the know"

in the know at 08:46:41 Wednesday August 20 2003
Contrary to whats been posted earlier Luke Beckett goes on the transfer list today. Its not clear who will be the main clubs after him but expect us to at least make enquiries..... Meanwhile are we about to see the first departure of the season with a well respected backroom boy moving down the M1.

Andy Turner Fan Club at 08:36:16 Wednesday August 20 2003
I'm sure the whingers and wankers on here haven't been to many - if any games this season. What we are seeing is the birth of a footballing side, and it's taking it's first faltering steps. Once up and playing with confidence, we will be a force to be reckoned with. Bookies are generally smart cookies, they don't give us short odds for no reason. Keep the faith, someone is in for a good stuffing pretty soon

for the benefit of village boy and anyone else who says it's just two games at 07:56:19 Wednesday August 20 2003
Martin Wilkinson: Northampton management career to date: 17 games, 3 (THREE) won, 11 (ELEVEN)lost and 3 drawn. Whole career: 95 games, 23 won, 47 lost, 25 drawn. Comments are based career history.

Ginger Harris at 07:08:00 Wednesday August 20 2003
I dreamt we scored a league goal....problem was it wasn't one of our players!!

Pihuan at 06:38:14 Wednesday August 20 2003
Friday night looming large. If we fail again the whingers are going to go into overdrive. My preference would be to start with Stamp, or failing that, have him on the bench as an option. On the other hand if we've created nearly 30 chances in 3 games, we must be doing something right and the line up will be a right poser for MW/RH. For all our sakes I hope they get it right. As for all the Atko talk it's pointless. He did a good job here, turned us round, gave us a few good seasons and a lot of memories [all on a shoestring] then it all went a bit wrong, and he left. End of story.

<b> Middlebill </b> at 23:29:30 Tuesday August 19 2003
Hello

Matt Scott at 23:06:30 Tuesday August 19 2003
Let's get someone from TGIs on here...they should know who we are signing!!

Anon at 21:35:18 Tuesday August 19 2003
Back seat cobbler,is ticket office open all week .Can we get tickets for Yeovil game by friday then.If its not open on Sat.

Rob Dunkley at 21:32:16 Tuesday August 19 2003
According to Chron Clark is injured and Wilkinson will play Tom Smith at left back. I am sorry but I though Smith was a centre half and from his games at left back in the friendlies he has looked very nervous where as Luke Chambers looked pretty good from day one - exactly what is Wilkinson's problem with Carruthers. He wants full backs to attack which is what CC does well - CC has palyed in over 50 games and will be a safer bet. I know Chambers had played about 30 minutes before - but he is clearly special and if Westwood walks into the team for Luke I will be furious.

Anon at 21:26:16 Tuesday August 19 2003
Talbot is ambitious why would he want to come to a 3rd division club?

Anon at 21:26:08 Tuesday August 19 2003
Rotherham are having talks with kitson on a move. its in the sun today.

Middlebill at 20:40:29 Tuesday August 19 2003
I'd sooner have the imposters on here round my house for a BBQ than have Atkins back. Ian Atkins.......what a wanker, what a wanker. Ian Atkins......what a wanker, what a wanker! You'll all be singing it at Oxford in September.

Footballpredictionsleague at 20:21:22 Tuesday August 19 2003
This is an illegal website, there are many of them, and the Football League is closing them all down, unless they are licenced to use Football League fixtures as a third party

PattCobb at 20:17:01 Tuesday August 19 2003
I spotted Brian Talbot in McDonalds at 6Fields!!

Sir Ian Atkins Fan Club at 20:16:12 Tuesday August 19 2003
I love what Sir Ian did in the past, but its no good him returning, and why would he Oxford is not a bad set up, rumour has it that Brian Talbot is favourite to come to sixfields

Atkins? at 19:37:17 Tuesday August 19 2003
Never in a million years, the bloke is too football what Nora Batty is to playboy, we kicked our way to wembley and as soon as he signed some decent players, he didn't know what to do with them or how to handle them, if you are that keen on him go and watch Oxford. But don't blame us if you get a sore neck.

village boy at 18:14:33 Tuesday August 19 2003
Same old Cobblers, two defeats and up goes the call for the managers head, your so predictable, and poor old Cardoza, whatever has he got himself into?

PATTCOBB at 17:54:45 Tuesday August 19 2003
And Marvo!!!

Matt Scott at 17:01:46 Tuesday August 19 2003
PATTCOBB.......He has just turned up on a new discussion forum from nowhere called Footballpredictionsleague....whats going on

Pete Taylor at 16:54:00 Tuesday August 19 2003
At last lets get the god Atkins back everybody write to the chairman and demand he bring him home we deserve a bit of sunshine back in our lives

Bexxy at 16:51:05 Tuesday August 19 2003
I am starting a Wilko out petition, at the game on Friday. If you want to sign it then be at the Rising Bull, in Yoevil at 6:30pm

IAN ATKINS FAN CLUB at 16:47:33 Tuesday August 19 2003
We loved 2 trips to Wembley Ian is a Cobblers god, his detrators, no one will remember them

£250,000 at 16:42:27 Tuesday August 19 2003
We could have had him at £250,000, but it is too much for a player still unproven, at £150,000 maybe but any more is madness.

PETE TAYLOR at 16:38:51 Tuesday August 19 2003
We should play Stamp up front and stop this trying to play football its never suited us were to small a club lets stick to the tried and trusted long ball

Sean from London at 16:37:45 Tuesday August 19 2003
From ManchesterOnline 10th August 2003 LUKE Beckett has admitted that he was flattered to be linked with other clubs, but now the season's starting he just wants to concentrate on firing the Hatters up. The 36-goal hitman was a target for Northampton Town, while Wigan were thought to be tracking him, but Beckett won't let the speculation affect his game. "I was flattered that Northampton Town were interested in signing me, but I've always said that I'm a Stockport player and I want to continue playing for the club," he said. "I wasn't ever going to move to a lower division anyway, especially after the season I had last year, but to have any club interested in you is always nice. "It's up to me to score goals this season".

Anon at 16:33:14 Tuesday August 19 2003
from SheffieldToday.net 19 August 2003 Is it old news that has just been announced? "Wednesday are awaiting an official response to their offer, which was made before the season started. Earlier in the summer Stockport boss Carlton Palmer put a £1 million price tag on Beckett. But Wednesday's bid has both tested the water and perhaps placed temptation in County's path."

Anon at 16:27:10 Tuesday August 19 2003
From Sheffield Today "SHEFFIELD Wednesday have made a £250,000 bid for Stockport striker Luke Beckett - with chairman Dave Allen willing to fund the deal with a loan from his own pocket."

Attention of Pete Taylor at 16:18:18 Tuesday August 19 2003
Mr Taylor, I would rather, be infested with multiple sexually transmitted deceases and suffer a rectal intrusion with a white hot poker than welcome Mr Atkins back to Sixfields, its a pity he has to return this year with Oxford, we have suffered his kick and run nonsense far too often

Pete Taylor at 16:16:05 Tuesday August 19 2003
Becket cant get in Stockports team anymore why should want him ,Atkins right we have lost the plot when it comes to money

Mystic~Meg at 16:10:21 Tuesday August 19 2003
The futures bright ~ A win is in sight ~ It's this Friday night!!!

Anon at 16:06:57 Tuesday August 19 2003
LH it's on Planet Football today as current news

LH at 16:02:21 Tuesday August 19 2003
I thought they bid that weeks ago ? We then went in with 400k .

Anon at 15:33:00 Tuesday August 19 2003
Sheff Wed have bid £250,000 for Beckett.

Lily THE Pink at 15:19:35 Tuesday August 19 2003
What a great record

Joyce at 14:07:06 Tuesday August 19 2003
Cream anyone?

Pete Taylor at 13:55:07 Tuesday August 19 2003
Wilko has got to go , he has had more money than any other ,and he,s still wants more .I would cut your losses chairman , go get Atkins he will keep us up

Rob at 13:48:10 Tuesday August 19 2003
what was the score in the supporters game versus the Scum ?

Anon at 13:37:29 Tuesday August 19 2003
how do you spell consi8888

LH at 13:34:01 Tuesday August 19 2003
I bet he can spell though !

Anon at 13:32:26 Tuesday August 19 2003
wilko is the worst manager in the entire football league he is consisdent he,s been crap in every division only one outcome i,m afraid

Middlebill at 13:25:32 Tuesday August 19 2003
Back Seat Cobbler, so you are putting off Cobblers fans going?

Back Seat Cobbler at 13:15:20 Tuesday August 19 2003
Yeovil is all ticket for Cobblers fans and there are no tickets available on the day of the game. Ticket office isn't open on saturday either.

Middlebill at 12:53:30 Tuesday August 19 2003
The last posting was not from me, it was far too sensible

Middlebill at 12:49:12 Tuesday August 19 2003
At the present time, it is a little redundant replying to anybody on this site, especially anything offensive, as you can't be sure who you are addressing and furthermore, was it that person who said the purported comment in the first place. Best bet for now is to stick to your own comments. This is Middlebill signing off, or is it?

Matt Scott at 12:46:51 Tuesday August 19 2003
I think people are getting carried away with Yeovil and I am sure we will find that they have played two of the weakest sides who will be battling against relegation in Rochdale and Carlisle. Monday win for us will be a great springboard for the club....we have Division 1 players playing Conference players....so let's do it

Wilko at 12:43:51 Tuesday August 19 2003
2 squads.......that must be great for team spirit. Two gangs??

Rob v boR at 12:32:10 Tuesday August 19 2003
I am amused at my image

Rob at 12:12:36 Tuesday August 19 2003
Thanks Venom Teeth, the posting that you quote, was a more detailed response to my original posting, yes it got more immotive when LeeNTFC got more aggressive. I have no desire to be popular whatsoever. It was in my original posting I mentioned that it was agood idea, and that there should be a link direct from this site. As I said those are my opinions, your's and plenty others are that I'm a jerk, fine, I won't lose any sleep, I don't expect Lee too either. As foe being 'negative', I would dispute that, my posting about the team shortly afterwards is generally a positive one, but quite frankly I am a little bored of this thread, feel free to get as aggressive and offensive as you like, it will continue to amuse me.

Ade at 12:04:47 Tuesday August 19 2003
it says on the Chron website that Clark has to have a scan on his knee and if not fit for Friday then Tom Smith will take his place. What the hell is going on with Carruthers, an England International passed over for a nobody of very similar age, if I'm not mistaken. Wilkinson only seems to pick players he or Carodoza haven't signed when he has run out of new players.........WHAT IS GOING ON?

Anon at 11:57:54 Tuesday August 19 2003
Does anyone know when the next game is supporters vs supporters

Venom Teeth at 11:40:13 Tuesday August 19 2003
Rob, you are a complete jerk, you posted this about Lee earlier; "However if I did it would be considerably better than yours, in truth it would be difficult to be worse. Funnily enough I had no desire to read your drivel, but was alerted to it by your sanctimonious gloating and crowing on this site. I'd like to take this oppurtunity to correct you on another point, the fact that you aren't that good at writing WILL mean that you will struggle to pursue a career as a writer, it ISN'T all about ideas, it helps, but you will need some technical ability aswell", you then, watered down - in a recent posting to ; "All I have said to LeeNTFC is that it is a good idea, but personally I don't think it is very good. Surely I'm entitled to my opinion, I've wished him well with his venture and told him that I respect his 'bottle', hardly deserving of such vilification", Rob, are you trying to be popular now, how are you qualified to be so critical what have you ever dome, please share it with us, if not SHUT it up, particularly if you cant stand by your convictions, you are like a lot of so called Cobblers supporters NEGATIVE in all aspects, all yopur postings REEK of it

Phil at 11:30:47 Tuesday August 19 2003
Still dont understand why Wilko brings on Asamoah on when it is too late. What we want is Low and Smith up fomt with Asa on the right wing and Richards on the bench. Anyone else agree

Anon at 11:26:11 Tuesday August 19 2003
We're shit and we're going down

Sean from London at 11:24:29 Tuesday August 19 2003
or even excitement

Sean from London at 11:22:22 Tuesday August 19 2003
Like Rob I wish Lee good luck and I look forward to reading more of his tales on his website. His stuff is original unlike a lot of writing these days and does capture some of the excitment of going to watch the Cobblers. That's excitment mixed in with a lot of boredom, struggle, strange antics, sickness, tiredness, disappointment and maybe just maybe a bit more excitment. The tale of the coach-trip did bring a lot of memories of travelling to away-games in the mid to late 70s. Keep going Lee, stay original and don't let the bas**rds get you down.

Rob at 11:17:49 Tuesday August 19 2003
Back to football for a moment, we are in a desperate pickle if we lose again on Friday, the pressure on the players will then begin to mount, I have to say that as frustrating as it is, it will turn around if everyone gives them time and shows patience. 28 attempts on target is a massive amount in 3 games, and a considerable amount of misfortune will have contributed to the one goal tally from those attempts. The trouble is, the longer that goes on, the less composure will exist, things will get worse if the crowd shows impatience. We all agree we could quite easily have won each game 3-0, and if that was the case we'd be cock sure, we just need a break or a spark of genius to turn it all around. Monday's game should be a real good gauge though, by all accounts Yeovil have been exceptional and it will be interesting to see how we fair at their place, it could be just what we need, a team full of confidence, over committing, we'll see.

Anon at 11:14:24 Tuesday August 19 2003
Patmore has just been seen leaving sickfields

Sprinkler at 11:12:24 Tuesday August 19 2003
couldn't bring myself to say anything here after york until i read Pattcobb and Child's View entry. this is all I feared. it's not just having winge I think we need a management wake up call. am f.. sick of the hype now. Lets see a team pattern. cannot see a way forward without getting a name manager not one who has a history of failure. what about cotterill, he is clicking his heels as far as i am aware. people moan about people moaning about mw but thats because the facts are before our eyes and nothing is done about it. he is not the man for the job and never was. the doubts have always been there. difficult to keep the faith when you have no faith in the gaffer. have we better players? i stilldont see the creative midfield just a lot of players who are very samey. dudfield is not a first division player or a third division player. mw has brought in some better players no question but if you cannot mould a team you have had it. nobody wants to moan we want to see positive moves. the money is positive the new board is a positive but if we are not going forward in the league we will still have f..in rushden lording it over us. i cannot stomach that.

Rob at 11:11:13 Tuesday August 19 2003
Quite frankly I don't understand why my comments caused so much negativity. Exactly what have I said that is without foundation, or resembles the opinions of a nazi. I agree that the site is currently being ruined by some juvenile fools, who spend all day imitating regulars and abusing others, it's quite obvious which posts are false though, and they are only getting there amusment by your reactions. All I have said to LeeNTFC is that it is a good idea, but personally I don't think it is very good. Surely I'm entitled to my opinion, I've wished him well with his venture and told him that I respect his 'bottle', hardly deserving of such vilification. I was under the impression that the principles of this comments board were free and honest expression of differing opinions. Having said all that, I have no more to say on the subject of LeeNTFC, I have no desire for a running feud with anyone, once again....good luck !

Steve Marks the First at 11:09:19 Tuesday August 19 2003
If you assume that Smith, Richards, Stamp, Asamoah and Dudfield are our main strikers then the stats say that between them they have played 616 games and scored 136 goals, 0.22 per game. This means if we play 2 up front we will get 20 goals from our strike force and if we play 3 up front 30 goals. If we are gonna get promotion we need massive improvement by these players from what they achieved in their careers....OR someone who can score. People say don't blame WIlko but he did assemble this strike force!!

Insider+Rob at 10:58:10 Tuesday August 19 2003
We are sorry LeeNTFC. Can we meet at Becketts Park for a chat as we hang around the toilets there often.

Ralph2 at 10:53:24 Tuesday August 19 2003
I don't for one moment believe Beckett is about to sign for us.if the rumour itself is true that he is about to leave Stockport why would he want to sign for A 3rd division team 120 miles or so from his home in Sheffield when first division clubs like Rotherham and Wigan are showing an interest in signing him.

Martin Smith at 10:42:29 Tuesday August 19 2003
I don't want to play with Marc anymore.....he's rubbish and I'm miles better than him

Middlebill at 10:40:20 Tuesday August 19 2003
My last posting was by a lunatic.......ooops it was me...

If at 10:35:14 Tuesday August 19 2003
If tcmp don't come on and say Beckett aint signinf then people will say "its true then" If he says "no plans" people will say "hmm it may be true, if he says "no way" people will say "Hmm denied that a bit quick it must be true" so the rumours will continue.

Middlebill at 09:50:21 Tuesday August 19 2003
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! You can give it but you can't take it!

FAO TCMP at 09:22:45 Tuesday August 19 2003
Could you put this beckett rumour to bed once and for all, as far as i am concerned its been doin the rounds for long enough!!

why!! at 09:20:01 Tuesday August 19 2003
Why do people suggest such cack on this bored, Beckett will not be signing for us so jusy forget about him!!

Ade at 09:10:11 Tuesday August 19 2003
Having found scoring goals impossible, posts suggesting Beckett signing are not what we need unless 100% accurate....so grow up and show your hand or go away

Anon at 08:31:15 Tuesday August 19 2003
what a girl i am, i never went to york i am as always a liar

Insider at 08:30:39 Tuesday August 19 2003
Who are you Middlemass, what a stupid name and I bet you are realy a pompous git

LEENTFC supporters Club at 08:29:55 Tuesday August 19 2003
We like your hard work, dont be put off by those who can write comments on here without foundation and basis, what have they ever produced, they are Nazis

The Great Imitator at 08:28:12 Tuesday August 19 2003
PATTCOBB has called it a day more times than Gazza, get a life!!! PATTCOBB the self confessed HARDMAN will be back, hes has hard as chips

Middlebill at 08:26:38 Tuesday August 19 2003
Yes I am a pompous ass, and Insider is a w*nker

Middlebill at 08:17:03 Tuesday August 19 2003
Oh dear. What a shame Ray can't get his act together and remove these offensive and obviously false postings almost as soon as they appear. Yet another long standing poster (Pattcobb) is calling it a day and I would suggest that should anybody start up a similar site to this but with registration, they might find they have a ready made clientel.

Insider at 07:56:26 Tuesday August 19 2003
Don't forget, Becket anouncement tommorow. I see everyone is battering Rob, but to be fair LeeNTFC's work is crap !

Anon at 07:49:34 Tuesday August 19 2003
Well not under the name PATTCOBB anyway!!

PATTCOBB at 07:49:14 Tuesday August 19 2003
Well I've managed to post comments from my home which hasn't a PC theres more to me tham=n meets the eye! Well i think its time to say goodbye to this site I WONT BE POSTING ANYMORE

Rob at 06:45:43 Tuesday August 19 2003
Yes I am a complete arsehole, and in my last posting yes there are spelling mistakes (when there shouldnt be as i am such a god), but as i am such a big head it doesnt even matter, I know Lee is a simple soul, and a Cobblers fans and i shouldnt have criticised his enthuisiasm for his passion, when I am such a shallow muppet

Twinkle toes at 02:11:21 Tuesday August 19 2003
Just an opinion of course.

Twinkle toes at 02:10:35 Tuesday August 19 2003
Rob I`m a pro footballer and I think you are a cock head!

Everyones A Critic at 00:55:51 Tuesday August 19 2003
Rob, perhaps when offering criticism you could also post your reasons why you thought Lee's work was "just quite poor in execution". Ever heard the phrase constructive criticism???? Just an opinion of course.

Rob at 23:16:18 Monday August 18 2003
LeeNTFC, wow you didn't take my comments very well did you !, and there I was wishing you the best of luck, foolish really. Maybe you didn't read all of my post, I freely admit to not having the balls to post something publicly as you have, and to be honest you have my respect for doing it. However if I did it would be considerably better than yours, in truth it would be difficult to be worse. Funnily enough I had no desire to read your drivel, but was alerted to it by your sanctimonious gloating and crowing on this site. I'd like to take this oppurtunity to correct you on another point, the fact that you aren't that good at writing WILL mean that you will struggle to pursue a career as a writer, it ISN'T all about ideas, it helps, but you will need some technical ability aswell. I'd love to be a professional footballer, unfortunately I'm not good enough !, I fear the same is true of your literary ambitions. My apologies for such a long post, my point was only that if you refrain from patronising people when they comment about your report, you'll probably get less personal criticism. Quote 'Ahhh you`ve worked it out! Thats the idea! '. Just an opinion.

Lee at 22.40 at 22:44:04 Monday August 18 2003
Suckered!

LeeNTFC at 22:40:41 Monday August 18 2003
Thanks Pattcobb and JSM. Expert JSM? In what way?

12556 at 22:06:18 Monday August 18 2003
Oh, I'm here, at work, on the golf course, everywhere. I'm also watching TV, eating a mintchoc ice cream and about to play with me duck.

ACE at 21:38:51 Monday August 18 2003
I meant GIMP not Gizmo

ACE at 21:35:30 Monday August 18 2003
Nice to see you are still on here Marvo, nice to have a Gizmo on here, you werent in Pulp Fiction were you?

Marvo at 08.54 at 21:33:36 Monday August 18 2003
Sucker! The Bedford, 83, 5 pars 4 birdies. The real Marvo would never play a 9 hole-course and you my friend, are not fit to carry his clubs!

Ace at 16.13 at 21:30:23 Monday August 18 2003
Suckered!

MARY WHITEHOUSE at 21:25:08 Monday August 18 2003
Nice to see that all Anon does day and night is sit at his computer, saddo but true

Anon at 21:01:56 Monday August 18 2003
,,

PATTCOBB at 20:48:05 Monday August 18 2003
I agree that Rob sounds like the normal up his own arse type of moron, great at critism, thinks he is being constructive, probably never took a chance in his life, just loves being negative, easy is int it

JSM at 20:46:06 Monday August 18 2003
Lee, I am the expert, your diary is 100% ok, yes the people below are welcome to their opinion, spelling and grammer or however you spell it is meaningless, it is the sentiment, the feeling etc., CARRY on regardless, Shakespeare reads like shit, yet morons still believe he was the king of literature, baloney, that Rob, not the Fanzine Guru? is it, if so sour grapes!

Frankie at 20:28:11 Monday August 18 2003
Anon at 17:30:39 Monday August 18 2003, that wasn't Stevie it was Frankie.

Anon at 19:48:18 Monday August 18 2003
believe - "i" before "e" except after "c"

LeeNTFC at 19:21:10 Monday August 18 2003
One more thing Rob and i quote: "the thing is LeeNTFC," No capital letter to start a sentence??? Your right though Rob i will get better and actually enjoy writing beleive it or not.

LeeNTFC at 19:02:48 Monday August 18 2003
Cheers for the confidence boost there mate. Well appreciated. Your right i`m a normal fan going to normal games. 196 hits, 159 are not from me if you want the stats. I tell you what mate, why don`t you have a go mate and i`ll read yours? I`ve had tons of emails from our fans and others saying they loved it so i realise you can`t please everyone, so fuck it! I said i`d like to write one day, if given the chance, punctuation etc.. doesn`t bother me really its the ideas that count. I bet you could spell better than me but i`d destroy you with the actual content. And thats what counts.

Rob at 18:24:40 Monday August 18 2003
the thing is LeeNTFC, I think that your column/site is an excellent idea, just quite poor in execution, I'm afraid that the quality of your work certainly doesn't suggest a career as a proffesional writer, however you'll only get better and I suppose it's a brave thing to do to put your work up in front of everyone to be criticised by the likes of me, who would never have the bottle to do it. Maybe you could get Ray to provide a link from this site, good luck.

Anon at 18:24:20 Monday August 18 2003
I think we should take it in turns to overlook Sixfields and spy on all these comings and goings. Anyone got any night vision glasses?

Rob at 18:09:00 Monday August 18 2003
How many of the 196 hits are you LeeNTFC ?

Rob at 18:08:11 Monday August 18 2003
LeeNTFC, does 'in diary form' mean bad grammar and punctuation ?

LeeNTFC at 17:45:08 Monday August 18 2003
Ahhh you`ve worked it out! Thats the idea! Everyone knows how the match went its everywhere, everyone writes about it. But clubs can forget about us fans, and thats why i write about OUR day. Where to go, lessons learned etc... It gets boring as your only at the match for 90 minutes but i actually was travelling or in the pubs for 11 hours!! Its more than just a game....

Anon at 17:40:03 Monday August 18 2003
no i think he was showing our so called strikers how to find the net

lotsofmenteam at 17:39:36 Monday August 18 2003
LeeNTFC have read your review but once again little content re the actual match but funny bits were funny..... cheers from an exiled northener.

Anon at 17:39:16 Monday August 18 2003
Oooh, fans turn on themselves !

Marvo at 17:33:25 Monday August 18 2003
PATTCOBB, less of the slagging off of true supporters - I know Matt Scott, and he's a genuine fan with genuine thoughts.

LH at 17:32:47 Monday August 18 2003
With a Burger King take out.....

Anon at 17:30:39 Monday August 18 2003
Steve Howard has just drove out of Sixfields

PATTCOBB at 17:26:14 Monday August 18 2003
Matt Scott you seem pleased with yourself, you should with a simple brain comes a simple posting, you idiot

waugh at 17:23:17 Monday August 18 2003
just the facts - so what?

Ginger Harris at 17:22:09 Monday August 18 2003
What is it about Sixfields?...Beckett was seen around Sixfields last week and that must be about the 4th time, Stallard was seen in TGIs, Tony Vaughan was in the Club Shop..........I mean every day there must be a plethora of current players just wandering around the complex deciding on Pasta or steak....what a life they must have!! I'm off to try and spot one myself.

Mr Spencer at 17:02:13 Monday August 18 2003
I disagree

Mr Marks at 16:55:14 Monday August 18 2003
I agree

LeeNTFC at 16:51:36 Monday August 18 2003
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/cobblersntfc/index.html

Matt Scott at 16:35:13 Monday August 18 2003
Signings so far.........CONVINCED Willmott, Reid, Low, Smith.... NOT SURE Burgess, Clark, Richards.....WRONG WRONG WRONG Thompson, Reeves, Dudfield...WHO CARES Weaver, T. Smith....STILL NEED Top Class Keeper, Battling Goal scoring Midfield Forager, Experienced proven goalscorer/Target Man. The best post of the day!!!!

Just the facts at 16:33:58 Monday August 18 2003
The work started on the MK Hockey Stadium this weekend just past. The Wombles will be playing there by the end of October.

Marvo at 16:19:42 Monday August 18 2003
I never tempt fate just school girls!!!

Anon at 16:14:15 Monday August 18 2003
Rotherham are favourites to sign Beckett

Ace at 16:13:50 Monday August 18 2003
Don't tempt fate Marvo

Marvo at 16:07:09 Monday August 18 2003
Good to see more Football chat on here again and no imposters. Today feels like it used to on CC

Ade at 16:05:35 Monday August 18 2003
Insider " the beckett signing will be announced on Wednesday"...I presume your humourous punch line is "by Rotherham"

LeeNTFC at 16:04:00 Monday August 18 2003
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/cobblersntfc/index.html

LeeNTFC at 16:03:19 Monday August 18 2003
Thankyou to the intelligent Anon!

Insider at 15:55:18 Monday August 18 2003
The Becket signing will be announced on Wednesday

Anon at 15:35:04 Monday August 18 2003
Well done Lee - brought back all the (very-mixed) emotions of away matches on coaches. Looking forward to the next two chapters - back home with Darlington and then way out west. And maybe some goals

Anon at 15:07:48 Monday August 18 2003
The dear old rumour mill is cranking itself up once more. M it's all a bit like "sources close to Whitehall, delete I mean Sixfields said....."

Anon at 15:07:06 Monday August 18 2003
I can`t read...

YorkCityfan at 15:06:01 Monday August 18 2003
I thought Lee`s review was wicked

anon at 14:56:47 Monday August 18 2003
M im sure you dont have flies on your trousers you are an insect

M at 14:54:08 Monday August 18 2003
nothing better to do Anon than slate people, leave the siet alone, you're obviously a small minded fool, who's real interest isn't football

Anon at 14:43:25 Monday August 18 2003
Lee why would we want to read your crap, are you related to Enid Blyton?

LeeNTFC at 14:37:37 Monday August 18 2003
My York review is here if anyone wants to read it: http://hometown.aol.co.uk/cobblersntfc/index.html

Anon at 14:32:31 Monday August 18 2003
M get lost we have had too many rumour mongers on here

Anon at 14:28:40 Monday August 18 2003
Let's stay cool calm and collected. 44 games to go.

M at 14:17:13 Monday August 18 2003
Have heard from a very reliable postie that Beckett has visited Sixfields in the last week, and since he wasn't on the starting line up on Saturday it may be he's on his way. Let's hope it's to us

PATTCOBB at 14:01:35 Monday August 18 2003
Who was that last imposter I would not be seen dead in Eastcote, I would rather be in the George at Roade, with Fred Davis and Sharpy

eastecoteobbler at 13:56:13 Monday August 18 2003
Well thats f*cked yer you tw@t I've moved villages but I'm still in the same parish. Well imposter your close about one thing, but if you knew better you'd know that the Jolly Anker is the place you'll find me.

PATTCOBB at 13:50:17 Monday August 18 2003
The tw@t seems to have disapeared, anyway, after the game on Friday do any of you want to meet up for a night out, Black Sheep Club? Regent Square, they do have a fetish room, please email me

Statto at 13:42:58 Monday August 18 2003
The total stats for the three games we have played so far are - shots on target NTFC 19 opponents 5...shots off target NTFC 13 opponents 18...shots blocked NTFC 5 opponents 9.

PATTCOBB at 13:40:17 Monday August 18 2003
Be careful folks, the tw@t is about again. I did not post the last one. Anybody that knows me will know that I never miss a home game. So whoever you are just f*ck off. Also I have never thrown a dart in my life however if the imposter made himself known I would maybe direct on his way......

PATTCOBB at 13:33:05 Monday August 18 2003
I may not be going up Friday night but my thoughts will be there, I am playing darts down the local that night

PATTCOBB at 13:15:09 Monday August 18 2003
Well anyone like me still worried. A CHILDS VIEW excellent post we but do we have the players - we have better players, do we have the supporters - we still have a lot of fans (?) who are not just negative they are just self-opionated miserable and wanting to see us fail so they can have a good old moan. We certainly have the chairman, and as for manager well his record is cr*p his scouting seems spot on John Gregory to resume his partnership with Richard Hill ........?

Anon at 12:48:46 Monday August 18 2003
we need a striker quick or we will pass our way to the conferance

LH at 12:28:08 Monday August 18 2003
Drilling good post. I also believe that a confirmed 20 + goal a year Div 2 Striker is the last piece of the jigsaw. Contary to the Club being publicly satisfied with our squad I would think they are frustrated not being able to land the striker they want ie: 400K for Beckett. I thinks it going to fall into place , the team have paid great football in spells & could of scored 3 or 4 in both league games. I remain positive but frustrated .

United Front at 12:23:02 Monday August 18 2003
The biggest problem that we have at the moment is that we are playing like three different teams (defence, midfield, forwards). There is no link up between them and when there is it is slow and deliberate which allows the opposition to regroup. York were not that much better than us on Saturday, but they passed the ball to feet quickly, got the ball into Nogan and Bullock and played off them. They were also first to a large percentage of the "second balls" which meant that we were put under pressure. Obviously we should have scored from at least one of our chances, but if we had won the game it would have been unfair on a hardworking York side.

The Drilling Cobbler at 12:21:16 Monday August 18 2003
You cannot compare goals from a forward to that of a midfielder - Harsley is without doubt the most likely midfielder currently at the club to score goals (11 for Halifax the season before last is further evidence) and is also the current player of the year. My observations on Richards are again fact - yes he did score 7 goals in 14 'starts' for Swansea (a very poor side) last season which is an excellent strike rate for anyones standards and was highly rated by Blackburn. But the fact is he is unproven and could go either way for us. He did also spend alot of time on the bench at Swansea. That isnt being unkind or critical, and I remain more than hopeful that he will be a success. Remember Paul Culpin? He scored in each of his first 5 games for us - was he a good player? And more recently Christian Lee who I remember had a strike rate of more than a goal a game at one point resulting in Atkins famously labelleling him as our first million pound player! I fear that Richards is being built up too much by both the management and supporters alike resulting in an increased level of pressure on him to score and perform. He is a raw talent who needs to be nurtured, as do many of the players. Lets not forget that Thompson, Chambers, Reid, Burgess, and Richards probably have far less than 100games between them! And only about 10league goals...

Anon at 11:52:02 Monday August 18 2003
I went to York on Saturday and sat in the covered stand (up late night before and was suffering with lack of sleep - needed to sit down!) My feelings while watching were the same as always when I watch football - frustration. I didnt think we played badly and were unlucky to loose. My main observations (in no particular order)- other than obviously not being able to put the ball in the back of the net: Peter Clark at left back was constantly out of position and we relied on Reid and Wilmott to get us out of trouble many a time. Hargreaves was also all over the place. Burgess didnt appear to do much. Smith was quiet again. Richards did o.k in the air and won some/lost some headers. Low was awful. Trollope did well again - almost running the midfield by himself. Chambers was great again. Thompson - didn't do too much really but looked better than he was against torquay. So too many players not paying great and yet we still created enough chances to have one. Therefore I feel confident that we can still do well in this league with the team we have. Loved York - excellent day out.

FAO Drilling at 11:11:21 Monday August 18 2003
And spopilt by 'Richards' and 'tap ins' - as if they don't count as full goals. And 'Richards' and 'bench' as if 7 in 14 games is not good. (eg as opposed to Harsleys ? in ? games)

FAO Drilling at 11:08:53 Monday August 18 2003
Good post, spoilt by 'Harsley' and 'goals'.

The Drilling Cobbler at 10:34:40 Monday August 18 2003
I didnt go on Saturday - attended a stag party down in Weymouth instead. I've read the reports, have heard varying accounts from mates that went and obviously read the notes on here. My concern is not so much that the forwards are not scoring but that no one is scoring! Most successful teams have a number of players who will score goals regularly - without being overly critical I look at our starting 11 and there really isnt that many goals in it. Whilst Richards got a few tap ins whilst on loan at Swansea last season (most of the time he was on their bench), Smith got 1 goal less last season than Jamie did in each of his first 2 seasons with us. So its quite evident that our current forward line is made up of a highly skilled/creative player and an unproven player with huge potential. Duffield was bombed out by Hull (the only full time pro team that he has had regular 1st team experience at) - quick and strong but doesnt and probably will not score loads. Lowe is again a creater and not a scorer - 4 goals in a very good Oldham team last season is proof of this. The midfield (Hargrieves and Trollope we know only score once in a blue moon) again looks goal light - Burgess looks like a livewire but again only comes here with potential. Harsley is the most likely to provide regular goals but remains out of the team! Set pieces/defender goals (Chambers has no history, Clarke got I think 2 or 3 for Stockport last season and Reid (yet to score) and Wilmott (only a few in his career) surely back up my arguement. Its not all negative though - only 2 conceded in the 1st 3games, both of which would probably have been prevented if the back 4 had got more of an understanding which will come. It is still too early to judge but the signs are that without a Beckett/Stallard it could all go to waste. I still remain optimistic - the performance against Norwich was only 6 days ago - but a two legged win over the Hammers still didnt stop us going down. A 3rd round cup victory against Coventry back in the late 80's likewise. This weekend is crucial - 2 defeats and we will be playing catch up and probably propping up the league/2 victories and we are back in it. No need to get on Wilkos back at the games - The Cordozas will know if it is time for a change and will act accordingly. I like most still have my doubts - infact I do not know one person who hasnt! Discussing them on here is in my view acceptable but making them known at games would be detrimental. Tony and David have spent alot of money and will not accept failure - lets all grit our teeth and hope for a better result on Friday night. If Darlington beat us lets hope for a better result at Yeovil and so on and so on. NTFC is in very good hands.

PATTCOBB at 10:30:11 Monday August 18 2003
We are going down that is the last game I will attend

Old Stratford Video Shop at 10:18:33 Monday August 18 2003
Soon will be having some Andy Warhol videos in, watch this space for all your video needs

FAO CView at 09:03:27 Monday August 18 2003
See how difficult management is? Last year he didn't take off the bloke not scoring - wrong. This year he took off the bloke not scoring - wrong. I wouldn't want the job in the face of so much amateur expertise.

Marvo at 08:54:32 Monday August 18 2003
Im off soon to play golf, its St Andrews today, not Scotland, its the course just off the Billing Road, my handicapp, well that is the mandatory straightjacket I have to wear

Chelsea Shed at 08:18:04 Monday August 18 2003
Glad we wont be playing you this season, as by our standards we are struggling, we hate winning just not our style

Hairy Fairy at 07:43:30 Monday August 18 2003
Welcome back Marvo. Though, just so I can be sure it's the real you, where did you say you are playing golf today?

Gay Boy at 06:43:06 Monday August 18 2003
I am the real marvo, but have had to post my name as Gay boy (which I am)so that no one knows me and tries to use my name. Come on Yeovil, if we get shit on again then hopefully Wilko will go.

paper boy at 06:06:41 Monday August 18 2003
The Cobblers have always been unfortunte

Strikers at 23:40:35 Sunday August 17 2003
I think MW has reason to feel that his strikers owe him a couple of goals, Low has looked the most likely to score in the games I have seen and Richards and Smith need to show the boss that they have the will to win. I am all for giving them a chance and a bit of time but I hope that they are big enough to accept that they owe MW and the fans a few goals

Papers at 23:28:59 Sunday August 17 2003
The papers give a good independant account and they seem to think that the Cobblers were unfortunate, last year we never looked liked winning at any time so it is good at last to go into a game expecting to get a result instead of expecting to lose. The whole way we look at games will have to change we should expect better results but be realistic and understand that not all games will go our way. I know you make your own luck and that we should be finishing better but it will come.

Anon at 22:31:02 Sunday August 17 2003
158 miles to Yeovil, but looking on the brightside you get a great pastie as well as a pasting!!

Kettering boy at 22:29:09 Sunday August 17 2003
village boy, you are crude But I like you. Just my sort of dire-boy, I'm in love. See you at the next home game. Is it a date then?? I can see it in the ET. Fans in a get together. Football brings love.

York Fan at 22:21:13 Sunday August 17 2003
The Truth, Can we play you every week, YOU ARE CRAP. Your forwards couldn't hit the side of a YORK CITY BUS from two yrds out. You couldn't score in a whore house. Your fans can't or couldn't sing.

village boy at 22:16:47 Sunday August 17 2003
Ilooked out for you Kett boy, I saw this bloke who looked like someone halfsharp,it must have been you, but sorry I didn't make myself known, I would rather kiss a cows arse

A Childs View at 22:13:52 Sunday August 17 2003
I was there on Saturday and thought the substitution of Richards was the crappest managerial decision I've seen since Broadhurst left Spedding on the pitch after his first booking in the 5-1 defeat at Bournemouth. The pressure was really beginning to build and our equaliser seemed to be only a matter of time away. What do the management do - take Richards off after a few misses, probably shattering his confidence, and bring Dudfield on who did ok but completely upset the balance of the team. York came straight back into it immediately after this substitution was made. Seriously, we were creating so many chances all the management had to do was leave it as it was. My guess is Richards would have tucked one away, thus getting him off the mark, building his confidence and giving us a chance in the game. Shit decision of the hightest order, no excuses - just crap management. The team looks good at times but is far from the finished article. The centre halves look class but we are still contriving to concede goals. Thommo looked a bit dodgy on occasion and needs to work on helping his defenders out by shouting instructions to them. Big draw in the cup, hopefully a Sky game and a few quid in the bank. Not panicking yet but the crap management we saw from MW at the back end of last season still seems to be in evidence. We've got the fans, we've got the chairman and we've got the players - have we got the manager I wonder? I hope so because I'd love to see us do well this year and I'd like to see MW achieve it as he's certainly passionate, let's hope our patience doesn't get tested for much longer and we have a good goal scoring win against Darlo on Friday. The club deserves success now and if MW doesn't provide it, it'll have to be bye bye and in with a proven manager around Xmas.

Darlo Boy at 21:59:10 Sunday August 17 2003
Can't believe we are playing you on Friday, you are such an huge club it's like cup final day come early for all us up in the north-east.

Canary Mary at 21:57:34 Sunday August 17 2003
We were lucky only to lose 1-0, you should have beaten us by ten clear goals. Thanks for playing so sportingly and best wishes for the rest of the season.

Kiddy Bloke at 21:56:39 Sunday August 17 2003
We've forgiven you about keeping us out of the league and we are really look forward to playing you as we all love the football you play so much.

Torquay Fan at 21:55:38 Sunday August 17 2003
I think you are super and if I didn't live in Devon I'd support the Cobbs. Hoorah!

Anon at 21:53:44 Sunday August 17 2003
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Kettering boy at 21:53:21 Sunday August 17 2003
Hi village boy. I turned up for our date at Sats direones game, I was the 1 in the 4001 gate. I looked out for you but you didn't turn up. Don't you love me any more??? Your team played very well. Who was that horrible man that was sent from your dug-out into the stand?? Why didn't your fans sing any songs?? Please keep in touch

Caddie at 21:43:58 Sunday August 17 2003
Welcome back Marvo! Though, just so I can be sure it's the real you, where did you say you were playing golf tomorrow?

SINGLES NIGHT at 21:39:26 Sunday August 17 2003
If you are over 30, and want a good night out try the EX-Servicemans Club Sheep Street on Friday 5 September from 8pm, just off the town centre, there should be around 250 people there (hopefully lots of beautiful mature ladies)

Marvo at 21:37:14 Sunday August 17 2003
I have returned I couldnt stay away

Midsommer Man at 21:36:40 Sunday August 17 2003
A am the last surviver, well me and Jim Nettles

Sid Cadbury Bournville at 21:36:02 Sunday August 17 2003
Hard luck old boys on Saturday

Minster Man at 21:35:06 Sunday August 17 2003
Your team was great on saturday, but where were all your fans, a few years back you brought many more, and where was the singing/support

York Fan at 21:34:27 Sunday August 17 2003
You could have been 2 nil up before we scored, then the game would have been over for us. Second half J Lowe one on one with our goalie should have scored, and would have 9 times out of 10. Our lucky day for sure. I think you need a big c/forward to get you out of the 3rd.

Middlebill at 21:26:07 Sunday August 17 2003
Don't know about the York fan, but the Yeovil fan has posted on the BBC messageboard so that's genuine. I like to see a neutral's point of view.

Actually at 21:21:36 Sunday August 17 2003
MIDDLEBILL - We now play in red and white.

Sammy at 21:20:56 Sunday August 17 2003
Any one else reckon that the 'York Fan' is a Cobbler fan in disguise desperate to boost the argument that all is well in claret-coloured spectacle land? Sad and shameful, argue your case and be damned sir!!

Middlebill at 21:18:55 Sunday August 17 2003
Bit like chess really. Trouble is, as we are claret & WHITE, we have to move first, which means the opponents get first chance to respond to our tactics.

Lorry at 21:17:49 Sunday August 17 2003
Why don't people pay attention and then they would see all of this! Trouble is most only pay to see their team and consequently only ever see half the game - TED!!!!!!

York Fan at 21:16:32 Sunday August 17 2003
Thanks for the 3 lucky points on Sat. How did your forwards miss all those chances. It's nice to see a team come away and play football and not just sit there and defend for 90mins. We had one chance and put it away, the ball was crossed from the left and went through lots of legs before being put away. You will win alot more games than you lose. I am not looking forward to playing you at Sixfields in the return game.

Not TAG but I went to York at 21:14:46 Sunday August 17 2003
In answer to how did York change their tactics - they began with 3 at the back and 5 in midfield whcih stifled our passing game in the first twenty minutes. Once they won that little battle they pushed Liam George on and played 3-4-3 which eventually led to their goal. Second half we took off Richards and replaced him with Dudfield, York responded by taking of Richard Hope (as the aerial threat of Richards was now gone) and brought on a scrawny, but pacey, defender who then countered the alleged threat of Dudfields pace. Hope that helps.

FAO Tag at 21:03:46 Sunday August 17 2003
In what way did the York manager change his tactics?

TO ALL THE MOANING B@ST@RDS!!! at 20:21:45 Sunday August 17 2003
We WILL win on Friday night!!! I can feel it in my waters!!

Newcastle Brown at 20:09:29 Sunday August 17 2003
Dad's who let their playboy sons have football clubs always balls it up.

Anon at 20:08:59 Sunday August 17 2003
Well I'm worried about playing you lot with your mad supporters, dodgy haircuts and the bloke Gall upfront.

Yeovil Fan at 19:51:42 Sunday August 17 2003
"As an exiled Yeovil supporter I went to the York-Northampton game yesterday to check out the "opposition". I thought Northampton were unlucky to lose this one. They seem a good team who just lack a punishing goal scorer. Despite their results so far I'd be surprised if they didn't finish the season near the top."

Anon at 19:50:47 Sunday August 17 2003
can you confirm TCMP that more signings are on the way coupled with a few exits?

Anon at 19:44:38 Sunday August 17 2003
Don't be one sided learn to appreciate the quality of the opposition

Tag at 19:32:34 Sunday August 17 2003
Went to York and got increasingly frustrated by our inability to change tactics to counteract what the opposition is throwing at us. I have been to too many games now where you just tear your hair out looking for the manager to change things and either nothing happens or the wrong decision is made. It's a moan, I know, but it's a frustration that we saw towards the end of last season and it is continuing. My feelings are well documented. I was very critical but was full of optimism with the new signings. In hindsight that may have been a bit blind. I actually agree with slimmartin that Wilko is not the man to take us to the dizzy heights we are expecting. Perseverance may be unwise.

Abingtoncobbler at 19:22:01 Sunday August 17 2003
On the highlights on Anglia today, the club badge was a yellow dragon on a claret background?

Anon at 19:19:29 Sunday August 17 2003
Richard Hill used to scream a lot at Stevenage and then got the sack.

That 'slim' bloke at 19:18:20 Sunday August 17 2003
Has anyone noticed that he has his 'tirade', but never answers questions put to him?

Live with it at 19:00:31 Sunday August 17 2003
See it works!!

back four at 18:59:40 Sunday August 17 2003
UI agree with TCMP we need to get the back four up the field quicker, Richard Hill was screaming at them at times yesterday to get forward

someone at 18:56:46 Sunday August 17 2003
yea but someone is going to fold and the Cobblers will have a field day, Torquay and York put up a good fight and stole the points but both clubs said afterwards that we were a class act and they are very happy to have got the points so lets wait and see before we get too dispondant

Patrick at 18:55:56 Sunday August 17 2003
Having heard that the plan was to play with width and with pace, I am dissapointed with the apparent inability in our play to get behind the oppositions defence. At times v York we had no width at all down the left. The trouble with all this moaning and having such a young team, I can see the confidence will drain from the side very quickly.

IMAWBTSSARTC at 18:53:22 Sunday August 17 2003
Not if we play like we did in the opening 2 league matches.

Badger at 18:53:04 Sunday August 17 2003
rushden fan...and village boy....just about somes you lot up....can't do a post without all that offensive language. No email, so we know who u r. Y can't you have a bit of fun without the language ????? ...... We don't mind you coming on OUR site and winding us up....we can take it.... I bet you will not say it to my face... Up the Cobbs .... come on lads it's only a bit of fun.

Live with it at 18:49:36 Sunday August 17 2003
stop moaning and read through the dross. Its like this every school holiday and the direones fans are just having a laugh. You have to learn to read past the crap, and get onto the football. 3 points on Friday night? whats the view?

I may as well buy the Sunday Sport as read this crap! at 18:43:19 Sunday August 17 2003
Sigh!

Spooky at 18:38:46 Sunday August 17 2003
Ted quotes 'our day is dawning', isn't that a line from Postman Pat? Another Trumptonesque link!

Middlebill at 18:23:26 Sunday August 17 2003
Terminal decline. If you want to talk to Marvo (the original), go on to the official board. He stated several days ago that he would not post on here again. As for me, well you wont get rid of me that easily.

Middlebill at 18:19:28 Sunday August 17 2003
Oh, I see the kids are back. You can use my name as much as you like, I couldn't give a toss. Anybody who knows me knows I would never call the Cobblers. And if you don't know me, well then it doesn't matter.

Middlebill at 18:18:07 Sunday August 17 2003
Middlebill is the offspring of Bigbill and the father of Littlebill, or is it the other way round? anyway there mother (all three of them)was Duckbill who swam around outside the flour mill where she first met Bigbill on his lunch break

Why? at 18:14:27 Sunday August 17 2003
why is this board infested with dustbin fans have they not got their own board? if so whats the address? we can tell them and hope they clear off to it. Typical Wellingborough scrote behaviour always wanting to hang around with the town boys and not thier own kind. Still who can blame them

Middlebill at 18:14:11 Sunday August 17 2003
Here we go again. I am going to have to stop going on this site, as it has become the laughing stock of NTFC, as the club has become the same over the last 8 days.

Terminal Decline at 18:11:46 Sunday August 17 2003
Marvo you got it in one..... Thats exactly what they said to Griggsy at the time

village boy at 18:11:39 Sunday August 17 2003
a couple more defeats and you will be calling for Wilks head,and once again you will hit the buffers just as it always happens,and always will, its so much part of your long history.

Marvo at 18:05:05 Sunday August 17 2003
Piss off Terminal Decline, we do not want you in our ranks.

rushden fan at 18:04:07 Sunday August 17 2003
Alright win-gers............whats the matter, you shit? Of course you are and its a pleasure to see you writh where you belong at the bottom of the carpest division. Wilko IN!!!!..........play nice football, whats Middlebill on?.....you want to get a grip, and as for badger, he wants to go and sniff some other badgers arse as it may help with the crap he comes out with!!

Ted at 17:59:47 Sunday August 17 2003
Village boy..Yeah a bit like the anti-Cobblers posts on here sent in by jealous fans.LOL

Anon at 17:53:23 Sunday August 17 2003
Nice one Ted.

Terminal Decline at 17:51:34 Sunday August 17 2003
Yep R&D have peaked and it was always going to be a matter of time before they hit the buffers. Most of there fans bought into the success every year trip and the newness of Nene Park etc but now that is all behind them they will go back to whatever it was that used to keep them entertained in Wellingborough and its surrounds on a Saturday afternoon (The mind boggles) I feel sorry for the tue R&D fans are there are a few who must know that the writing is on the wall but are powerless to do anything about it. Bring back the Doughboys, that what I say at least they were an honest outfit built on a history rather than the warped mind of a Cobblers director who was rejected by his peers.

village boy at 17:51:10 Sunday August 17 2003
The jealous comments are always sent in by non league Floppy supporters, promoted by a Kettering paper, Dont believe all you read.

Ted at 17:42:29 Sunday August 17 2003
Village boy..I think even the half wit diamond fans realise that after several years of progression they have well and truly hit the buffers,and whats more there is no more line infront of them.Judging by the the comments in the ET your fans are growing ever more frustrated at the lack of ambition at your club.The very fact that you are on this board speaks volumes about the winds of change that are clearly threatening your temporary higher status.

village boy at 17:39:42 Sunday August 17 2003
What is there to work outTed? so are you trying to tell me that because you get say 5000, for some reason Cobblers are going to be profitable, do yourself a favour and think about it.Bet you with everything that goes on at Nene Park all year round the total income to the club is ten times what you see.

ajp at 17:37:13 Sunday August 17 2003
thanks for your swift reply TCMP, i hope your right, we desperately need a goal and hopefully things will take off from there. here's hoping!!

Anon at 17:37:12 Sunday August 17 2003
That's the Everton Peter Clarke not our Peter Clark I would guess Anon at 17:12:36, especially as ours is about 23.

TCMP at 17:18:13 Sunday August 17 2003
ajp, my opinion so far is that whilst being frustrated at not getting points on the board I can see where we are going with our game plan. I missed the Torquay game but at York yesterday we could have won by 3 or 4 clear goals but our finishing was poor and the more frustrated we got the less likely we looked to score. We are moving the ball around nicely (too nicely at times) but we need to get the back four up to half way line a lot quicker and put more pressure on what in many cases are going to be sub standard defences. It looks as if the opposition tactics against us is to harry and bustle us and try to prevent us playing football, it paid off for Torquay (but remember they only had 2 shots on target all game and were fortunate to score with a soft shot) and York yesterday will be well pleased with awin when I think they expected a draw at the most. Once the first couple of goals go in then the rest will follow. Richard Hill has got the team holding the ball well and now we need to move on to the next step and learn how to up a gear and take the game to the opposition. The other niggle is that at time we looked stretched with the midfield and back four holding possesion in our own half but with the front players a long way off, and we need to learn to get forward not just quickly but as a unit. But I am not panicking MW and Rh now what they are at and we have had a good Carling cup start and are off to Fratton Park which will be good for the cashflow and we will put points on the board soon enough, probably Friday night.

Middlebill at 17:14:50 Sunday August 17 2003
First home game of the season in a new division after winning the championship and you just creep through 4000. Work it out for yourself!

Anon at 17:12:26 Sunday August 17 2003
did anyone see that Peter Clarke is in the England under 21 squad against Croatia on Tuesday?

village boy at 16:59:31 Sunday August 17 2003
Ted, who said our day is drawing to a close? it must be an invented lie, or a wishful thinking rumour

Middlebill at 16:56:29 Sunday August 17 2003
So the next game at Nene Park you'll be going to see Village boy would be against QPR? They're a decent team.

village boy at 16:50:58 Sunday August 17 2003
I don't care about a small crowd Badger as long as I'm there, watching a decent team.

Badger at 16:24:41 Sunday August 17 2003
Hi village boy.....yes we can take....we have been taking it for years. I see you won your Ist match in D2....4001 gate, is that all. A friend went to is Ist dire-ones game on sat.... said " very lucky " I went to York... very unlucky not to win.....but we do need a ball winning midfielder very bady. Up the COBBS

Ted at 15:38:32 Sunday August 17 2003
An Outsider...I agree with you,but you must remember that this site is infiltrated by imposters of other clubs particularly Irthlingborough.Now that we are not only financially stable but quite affluent they cannot accept the fact that their day is drawing to a close and ours is finally dawning.

ajp at 14:44:07 Sunday August 17 2003
your opinion so far TCMP?

An Outsider at 14:05:39 Sunday August 17 2003
Eight days ago you were all closer than in a tube train at rush hour. Eight days, three games and you Cobbs fans are all slashing each others wrists, abusing each other, told you so'ing, calling for the sacking of the manager and singing the funeral dirge for the Conference. Grow up and see the big picture, I can't see you far off the pace come the end of the season. It is a marathon and not a sprint. You could be supporting my team..........

therealrealslimmartinw at 14:03:22 Sunday August 17 2003
MKCobbler, I look forward to tucking into my words come next May too if Martin Wilkinson is still in charge, because it will mean we have gone up. I like you are merely commenting on the questions others have raised since our first two defeats. Ted and others have a different view that they repeat and thats fine. I don't go on and on about Wilkinson, for the record, there are imposters who come on as me saying the same thing, but you expect that on here. It has been going on for years. But if as you say the needle has got stuck, it's because the record needs cleaning and it hasnt been.

LH at 13:45:00 Sunday August 17 2003
How come has handed in his notice to County then for breach of Contract over unpaid wages ? I didnt go to York but listened on Radio N. For 20-25 minutes all i heard was chance after chance go begging. Dosent sound like we done musch wrong apart from fininsh. It IS a concern that we cant score BUT we are creating and not conceding many so surely it has to gel . Maybe a Beckett or Stallard is the last piece of the jigsaw. Also Slim Martin your latesat post is the usual tiresome tirade . If the players dont respect Wilko howcome we have attracted them in the first place ?

Middlebill at 13:43:15 Sunday August 17 2003
Dream on, What are you on? "As usual the Cobblers fans, have entered the season with their usual arrogance of thinking they are going to romp to the title." When was the last time Cobblers fans have entered the season thinking they are going to romp to the title? I'll tell you when, NEVER! If you're going to come on here to slag us off, at least have the decency to do it with a little accuracy. And, as for you and your friend Mad Hatter, we've played two league games. TWO games for christ sake! Come back at Christmas. We'll be in the top six and you'll be..........well just humiliated I suppose.

Anon at 13:37:03 Sunday August 17 2003
ain't that the truth!

Mad Hatter at 13:35:19 Sunday August 17 2003
There was an awful lot of crowing on here about how you would walk the league this season, even down to the merchandise that says 'on loan to division 3', isn't that arrogance? In the meantime whilst the focus was on you and Hull it would appear that several clubs have quietly gone about their business in the close season and made some very astute signings and that is going to make this season very competitive. My guess is that it will take you at least three attempts to get out of this division and three managers. Wilkinson will be moved upstairs very soon to become 'director of football' or something equally as daft, Richard Hill will become manager and fail as his tongue lashings get more frequent and you will finally end up appointing the calibre of manager you should have done last season.

BR at 13:33:58 Sunday August 17 2003
If last season's team were half as good as this season's, then this season's team are twice as good as last season's.... I think.

Dream On at 13:33:13 Sunday August 17 2003
What is it, a little criticism hurts, my point eaxctly arrogant to the extreme.

CeeTee at 13:28:43 Sunday August 17 2003
Whilst I agree that the reason players that miss who open goals has nothing to do with being inspired by their manager . . . does it just mean they aren't as good as we thought and perhaps no better than those they have replaced?

FAO Dream On at 13:27:38 Sunday August 17 2003
'usual arrogance....romp the league'? Are you Bob Monkhouse in disguise?

Dream On at 13:26:59 Sunday August 17 2003
Not very good at winning matches though are YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anon at 13:25:45 Sunday August 17 2003
Sky just said Lincoln, Northampton, Darlington, Bury, Cheltenham and Carlisle were all pointless. That's a bit harsh, we used to make shoes and also have a very nice market square.

FAO therealslim..... at 13:25:40 Sunday August 17 2003
Have you played football at any level at all? Even in the playground? Sunny day, 6000 watching, bonuses to be earned - and 4 good chances are missed because you are not 'inspired' by the manager? Think it through! Mission impossible for you, though, thinking?

Back to the old drawing board at 13:21:19 Sunday August 17 2003
MK Cobbler, Stallard does not want to leve Notts Co. and expect Beckett to sign for Rotherham this week to replace Alan Lee who left last week.

Headmaster at 13:10:26 Sunday August 17 2003
Not too good at the old grammar are you "Dream On"?

Dream On at 13:02:32 Sunday August 17 2003
As usual the Cobblers fans, have entered the season with their usual arrogance of thinking they are going to romp to the title. I wouldn't be pleased to be winning the third division title anyone it's no honour it's quite embarassing being there in the first place. Perhaps the two defeats will put the Cobblers fans ego's away, and they can start to ponder life in the conference. Beating Norwich is nothing to shout about either, all they can do is lay on a good buffet thanks to Delia.

MK Cobbler at 12:57:22 Sunday August 17 2003
For what it's worth my own view is that we lack 2 players, 1 a proven goalscorer to play with Smith (Beckett or Stallard will do fine) and 1 a midfield player able to dictate play. Anyone agree?

towny at 11:25:13 Sunday August 17 2003
Realslimmartin,not only has your record stuck,youve now done a re-mix,where were you criticising when all these quality signings were arriving in the summer!

Big Roy at 10:01:21 Sunday August 17 2003
Anon at 9:40:47 - Maybe but at least I don't hide behind the safety of anonymity.

MK Cobbler at 09:49:19 Sunday August 17 2003
RealSlim, I look forward to you eating your words come next May. You go on and on about MW. The needle has got stuck on this ne. " games in and the only real problem is that the forwards have not found their shooting boots. How do you motivate forwards to do that? I don't see much else wrong.

Pete at 09:42:04 Sunday August 17 2003
Faith, Patience and Belief all sound like members of a girl band and we all know how long they last!

Anon at 09:40:47 Sunday August 17 2003
another one with his head up his arse!

BR at 09:10:46 Sunday August 17 2003
That's it then, we've lost two games and there are only 44 left! No way we can claw it back from here! Oh woe, the season is lost. Let's all slit our wrists and get those Leonard Cohen LP's out. Get real guys and gals. This team can win promotion. Faith. Patience. Belief. They're all in the dictionary, look 'em up.

Anon at 08:44:48 Sunday August 17 2003
You want a manager like Brian Talbot who knows what he's doing.

therealrealslimmartinw at 08:33:09 Sunday August 17 2003
Judging a manager based on losing the first two games of the season IS unfair, as is judging based on a victory over Norwich in the League Cup. Players by nature are always up for special occasions like that, the real test in the bread and butter of the league. Assessment of Martin Wilkinson must be based on his career or his time spent with us...which now stands at 17 games in charge, with just THREE wins, 11 (ELEVEN)defeats and three drawn. That amounts to 12 points won out of a possible 51. Career wise it is 95 games as manager, with only 23 wins, 47 losses and 25 draws. As i have said before not the best manager in the world by a long stretch, to put it politely. I like the comments about the two parts of our game that need addressing - not to concede sloppy goals and to stick the ball in the back of the net. These are fundamental... like saying it's a great house if only we had a roof and some walls. Nice one. Don't take any pleasure in 'told you sos', because the record speaks for itself. Does anybody really thinks Martin Wilkinson is the man to take us into the First Division? The Cobblers have the resources and could have the talent to be champions no question. But we need a real leader. A motivator. A man who makes the right decisions at the right time. Someone that the players respect and look up to. Someone the fans can relate to. That won't change if we win the next game. A change is needed and it is needed fast.

Ralph2 at 08:11:39 Sunday August 17 2003
I was worried there for a moment. Ralph,be scared, be very scared.

Attention Ralph at 07:51:40 Sunday August 17 2003
I wish that for just one time You could stand inside my shoes And just for that one moment I could be you Yes, I wish that for just one time You could stand inside my shoes You'd know what a drag it is To see you

Pihuan at 06:37:14 Sunday August 17 2003
Lots of pressure on fridays game v Darlo, you can just about have two unlucky defeats on the trot, but not three. Assuming Beckett isn't on his way here, then Stampy should start or at least be on the bench to give an alternative style of attack. Richards will get there, Smith is a bit disappointing thus far. Not sure whether I'm with Corporal Jones or Private Fraser just now!

please chill at 02:56:44 Sunday August 17 2003
it has only been two games,remember we are just poor n'ton town so let's all just kick back and relax,we are in a great position overall(not based solely on league positioning). so lets just chill and enjoy the good times that will INEVITABLY flow our way over the coming years. REMEMBER, as the song says..'it's only just begun'

echo at 02:53:00 Sunday August 17 2003
Ted at 22:33:53

Rik at 20:12:24 Saturday August 16 2003 at 02:49:40 Sunday August 17 2003
didnt hear you voice you're concerns when he signed smith and richards???

just thinking at 02:22:25 Sunday August 17 2003
its a long long season.....................

just thinking at 02:20:01 Sunday August 17 2003
under tw@tkins kick and run style we would be lost 2 goals for 0 goals against 8.those wanting him back are living in the pastthose who went to the first game cant say it wasnt a good game and we won mid week, ok we got dicked by york but something wonderfull is going to happen.trust me.

just thinking at 02:08:54 Sunday August 17 2003
wasnt sir fergie on the brink of getting the sack few years back ?get in behind the lads there still 44 games to go. just one win will is all it takes. if this teams not in the top 5 at the end of the season i'll eat my hat.

seen it before at 02:00:31 Sunday August 17 2003
we are going to draw our next game then win 5 on the trot,trust me...

just thinking at 01:57:35 Sunday August 17 2003
we are going up......

just thinking at 01:56:23 Sunday August 17 2003
every time we have won promotion its been on the back of a bad start to the season....you train spotters go and look..

Anon at 00:57:08 Sunday August 17 2003
and i think we need to actually interview for a manager. not just give it to anybody like we have for the last 5years. last manager to be interviewed for the job - atkins. result=2 wembleys and promotion, before he went mental

Anon at 00:55:58 Sunday August 17 2003
BUT ted, we didnt score so thats why people are discussing whats wrong.

Diamonds Bastard at 00:05:23 Sunday August 17 2003
Does anybody know how Cobblers Youth got on today in their game against Rushden? Oh I just heard... lost 7 (seven) 1. kid ya not!!

Attention Statos at 23:15:24 Saturday August 16 2003
Does anyone know !! or know where to find the result of the Southern Junior Floodlit Cup match between the Cobbs Youth and West Ham Youth on the 12th November 1986 ? They drew 1-1 at the County Ground and this was the replay. Stuart Slater and Brad Sndeman both playing in it too.

Bloke with a twitch at 23:05:08 Saturday August 16 2003
Another 'nearly' performance, Josh wasn't at the races today. Stuck to the touchline instead of pulling his defender out of position to give Chambers space to run or an option to pass. Richard's substitution was mysterious in it's timing - just as we were getting on top and looking as if we would score. The comparisons with last season were quite obvious, we had last years midfield at the end, Trollope, Harsley and Hargreaves, it didn't work then and it didn't work today. I'm confident we can pick up, individually the players are more than good enough. A few more games to gel together and the goals will flow.

village boy at 22:58:51 Saturday August 16 2003
Hi Badger, I've had a great day today, with a super Diamonds win, but it looks like your boys took one hell of a beating at York City today, and to top thisI heard your youth boys lost 7-1 against the Diamonds this morning on pitch 2 at Nene park .Can you take it Badger?

Carl at 22:43:52 Saturday August 16 2003
I'm with Ted on this one.When we were under Atkins we won many games that we didn't deserve to win playing crude and unattractive football which brought us limited success but few friends.We are trying to play the way football should be played,and I truly believe that we are a whisker away from being a superb side.I've been to away games where we've been lucky to see one shot on target the whole game.Today we could and should have six.

dek at 22:33:58 Saturday August 16 2003
how many league goals have our midfield scored? (for us or anyone else) You should not just rely on the forwards as we have done for so long. Sound like both league games that had we scored first we would have won.

Ted at 22:33:53 Saturday August 16 2003
I've heard Richard Hill say on numerous occasions that it's not rocket science,and it's not.If two of those several excellent chances had been buried then you wouldn't even be talking about 4-4-2 or 4-4-3.Infact you'd all be on here saying what a great win away from home and everything would be rosy in the garden.You moaners are all wan*ers who enjoy failure.Shame on you!

NT FCOK at 22:20:45 Saturday August 16 2003
here we go again. after spending that much money it was imperative we won our first game.norwich was a top result, but i'm not too bothered about any cup run its the league first and foremost, i've said it before and i'll say it again, we need a top striker and keeper, same old guff let in goals and cant score goals. two out of two. im not going to sit on the fence but carry on where i left off, i will not be swayed that despite all of the excellent signings we still need more management at the top....MW is a good scout but!!!! not a proven manager,, i hope he can prove me wrong and get the team firing, until then nothing changes..Sorry but they were two of our easiest games to get points from.

Rob Dunkley at 22:11:52 Saturday August 16 2003
Oh dear, Oh dear, Oh dear. A silly goal let in and the inability to hit a cows back side with a banjo. Our problem is again we are not playing to our strengths - JLo had a stinker as he was rarely given the ball - Trollope got nervous and lacked the composed passing of the opening two games. Our midfield is the weak link - I think we have much of a muchness in midfield. We lack a really skilful midfielder - and I fear that when in front of the goal the current crop lack compusure. I have doubtd about 4-3-3 as well we could do with a left winger as well. God I am depressed.

Deepcut Cobbler at 22:09:14 Saturday August 16 2003
Reports of lots of chances but lack of finishing again has let us down. Football plyed was "nice" but we can't play "nice" football in this division. We need to battle to get out of it. Any comments from those who were there? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

BR at 21:41:56 Saturday August 16 2003
Top chippy next to the ground today!

Ted at 20:59:32 Saturday August 16 2003
Rik..Did you really say a highly polished looking Northampton Town.

Rik at 20:39:28 Saturday August 16 2003
Crikey Ted the York post is basically what I said, so you do agree! I'm off out now I'll read your apology later.

GRUBB at 20:37:04 Saturday August 16 2003
I've always felt Ted lived in Trumpton, now I am sure he does. Right on Rick.

Ted at 20:32:23 Saturday August 16 2003
Reproduced from the York web-site below is what I concider a true reflection.

Anon at 20:30:27 Saturday August 16 2003
Chris Brass' men made it two wins from their opening two league games after another promising peformance - this time against a highly polished looking Northampton Town - who, with greater composure in front of goal, should really have taken at least a share of the spoils. As it was the contest was decided a minute from the interval, Lee Nogan joyously sweeping home from around five yards after the visitors defence had been opened up from a surging break into the right hand side of their area from the influential Mitch Ward. The Cobblers proved wasteful in front of goal, while the hosts were indebted to new keeper Mark Ovendale on several occasions, the ex-Luton and Bournemouth man excelling in a number of crucial one-on-one situations. Despite Town enjoying a large percentage of possession in the second period, the Minstermen rallied to stifle their threat and so progress towards another vital three points. Liam George, making his debut after finally receiving international clearance, worked hard alongside the superb Nogan; while Ward and Darren Dunning were again outstanding in the middle of the field.At the back there were a number of sterling displays, most noticeably from Stuart Wise, Brass himself, and sponsors Man of the Match Ovendale.

Smiling Shoemaker at 20:29:50 Saturday August 16 2003
Well Ted if you were there & I was also I think you are seeing things through the old rose coloured specs - yes we did have a few chances & failed to convert any of them - Smith to me is frankly lazy & never battled for the ball. We knew they would play 5 in midfield - they did & completely dominated the first half. Yes we have a good team but twice in the league we have been out thought (in both spellings of the word). I never supported the anti- Wilkinson rhetoric during the close season but there is a drive missing from the side which should be manager driven.

Rik at 20:29:38 Saturday August 16 2003
TED - If you took your head out of your arse for a moment and turned down the sycophantometer a few notches you too might enter the real world. Tell me about the experience we have running through the side, deny that for long spells York out passed us. Mitch Ward was excellent and we had no one to match Liam George in midfield. The trouble with you mush is that you enjoy your own voice too much and wont have a word said against the club. I guess that is typical of you - I guess you would have said Hitler was a nice chap too for fear of rocking the party boat!!

Che at 20:23:00 Saturday August 16 2003
What I can't work out is how at times today we looked like the team of last season. Too many of you have the rose tinted spectacles on still and think that buying players solves our short comings, sadly it would appear to go a little deeper than that and we still have a long way to go before we look anything like contenders. From set pieces and crosses our defence is hapless, no one seems to want to take responsibility and there is very little talking going on between players. York looked head and shoulders above us today, passed well and moved it quickly, we had very little imagination and relied too much on Josh Low who had a stinker. He was lucky to stay on the pitch when he lashed out at their full-back and then proceeded to boot the ball out of the ground when the ref gave the decision against him. Wilko subbed him for fear of further outbursts, what's that all about?

Anon at 20:22:57 Saturday August 16 2003
teds right. rik said chance after chance. we didnt have that many. i wouldnt have called them chances. it was nice to see low lose it though, showed at least he was a bit bothered

Ted at 20:19:45 Saturday August 16 2003
Rik...You couldn't have been at Bootham crescent today,because your analysis of the game is so far off the mark it's laughable.I don't mind constructed criticism,but please think before you write.I'm as frustrated as anyone at not getting a result today but to post what you have is criminal.

Anon at 20:16:08 Saturday August 16 2003
i have been the anon since the portsmouth away post. i was there. we were rubbish. i have a very fast car as well. and we cant even blame it on the ref.

Ted at 20:12:46 Saturday August 16 2003
A view of the game from someone who was there and not supporting from his arm-chair.There were two parts of our game that need addressing,not to concede sloppy goals,and to stick the ball in the back of the net.Chance after chance went begging,and York couldn't have complained if we had scored five.I see the doom merchants are back after their disappointing result on tuesday,but I've been to over forty years of football matches and I know a good side when I see one.

Rik at 20:12:24 Saturday August 16 2003
How can you say you can't blame Wilko if the strikers aren't scoring!!!???? He bloody signed them! DUDFIELD what a joke! Houston we have a problem, we have little or no experience in this team and we were out fought, out thought and out passed by a side that had a good blend of youth and experience - Mitch Ward was excellent as was Liam George and Le Nogan. We just flattered to deceive.

Anon at 19:42:42 Saturday August 16 2003
i dont care about norwich game anymore. only game i care about is the one just gone. and wasnt good enough

Anon at 19:37:14 Saturday August 16 2003
they wasnt motivated. not as much as york anyway who actually looked as though they wanted to win. shooting practice needed.

but........... at 19:33:06 Saturday August 16 2003
we ARE creating chances....just not taking them!! and dont forget it's hill who is pulling a lot of the strings on the tactics side. the norwich game was fantastic and shows that the team are capable of working together,and we stuck to TACTICS,had plenty of IDEAS were definately MOTIVATED. WHY LOOK TO BLAME ANYONE AT THIS STAGE ANYWAY???

Anon at 19:27:33 Saturday August 16 2003
can we blame him then for the lack of tactics, ideas and motivation?

here here at 19:22:47 Saturday August 16 2003
i echo ANON at 17:48:07 its only been 2 games and we have created PLENTY of chances,but been unfortunate not to score...IT WILL COME TOGETHER. you cant blame wilko for the strikers not scoring!!!

Anon at 19:13:24 Saturday August 16 2003
portsmouth away. wilko out?

Cymru Cobbler at 17:58:19 Saturday August 16 2003
Yeah I was just a bit slow there, the message wasnt there when I wrote that. Anyway who's playing for the supporters team tomorrow? We could do with restoring some pride.

Anon at 17:48:07 Saturday August 16 2003
twats - get off Wilkinson's back.

errrrrr at 17:43:35 Saturday August 16 2003
look at the post below yours!!!

Cymru Cobbler at 17:37:57 Saturday August 16 2003
Anyone know who we've got in the cup yet? can someone post it on the board when they hear.

carling cup draw at 17:37:16 Saturday August 16 2003
portsmouth AWAY in the cup

Terry Hawes at 17:31:17 Saturday August 16 2003
Keep the faith!!

we will at 17:23:02 Saturday August 16 2003
turn the corner over the bank holiday weekend. its a 6 pointer!! that will put us mid-top half of the table

Anon at 17:18:02 Saturday August 16 2003
no goals, no points and no hope.

Statto at 17:16:41 Saturday August 16 2003
I know. The facts tell it all.

keep the faith at 17:16:02 Saturday August 16 2003
oh dear you are right

Statto at 17:15:13 Saturday August 16 2003
Wilkinson is still the worst manager in the league. With every game that is played, his record gets worse.

keep the faith at 17:14:49 Saturday August 16 2003
ralph it's a 'just a matter of time thing' today we were unlucky not to score,we are playing good football and creating plenty of chances. we have a proven goalscorer in m smith so lets keep the faith and it will pay dividends.

Always losing, same old at 17:14:05 Saturday August 16 2003
wobblers

What a waste of at 17:13:38 Saturday August 16 2003
money

You're not very at 17:13:16 Saturday August 16 2003
good

NTFC at 17:12:39 Saturday August 16 2003
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Anon at 17:07:23 Saturday August 16 2003
and third from bottom

Anon at 16:58:58 Saturday August 16 2003
no goals, no points and no hope.

Ralph2 at 16:58:15 Saturday August 16 2003
FAO its all over, I'll be travelling down for the Darlington game aswell as making the trek down to Yeovil but this, even though it is very early in the season, has a familiar ring of us not being able to score goals. Is it a confidence thing a coaching thing or just a plain old COBBLERS thing.

Deepcut Cobbler at 16:54:42 Saturday August 16 2003
Final 0-1.

its all over at 16:54:24 Saturday August 16 2003
dont lose the faith.

Deepcut Cobbler at 16:51:21 Saturday August 16 2003
Asa on for Lowe on 90 mins

Anon at 16:48:02 Saturday August 16 2003
so do the Cobblers from the sound of it

Anon at 16:40:49 Saturday August 16 2003
i grow weary

Anon at 16:38:09 Saturday August 16 2003
fave new player so far??????Wilmott.......class

Anon at 16:37:19 Saturday August 16 2003
why would he go rotherham when he can come to the foot of div 3 lol

Ralph2 at 16:35:43 Saturday August 16 2003
Beckett could be on his way to Rotherham.

Anon at 16:32:21 Saturday August 16 2003
beckett never started for county? maybe not in managers long term plans? hope not!

Anon at 16:31:41 Saturday August 16 2003
6 good chances and 3 one on ones

Anon at 16:31:22 Saturday August 16 2003
Luke Beckett didn't even start today.

Ralph2 at 16:30:33 Saturday August 16 2003
D'OH.

Ralph2 at 16:30:05 Saturday August 16 2003
Have we been getting the opportunities but not taking them?

Anon at 16:29:48 Saturday August 16 2003
we are creating but not scoring, do we splash out and go for a proven scorer?

Anon at 16:28:03 Saturday August 16 2003
we have to start producing

Anon at 16:18:51 Saturday August 16 2003
Howard scores for Luton, R&D go one up, can the day get any worse? Richards is guilty, send him to the gallows.

Anon at 16:16:06 Saturday August 16 2003
will there be a refund for today's shite Internet commentary?

Anon at 16:13:00 Saturday August 16 2003
i saw the portsmouth game and was very impressed with them, i also liked the fact villa were shite

Anon at 16:05:25 Saturday August 16 2003
we had Portsmouth live earlier, that Ayegbini is something else.

Anon at 16:04:23 Saturday August 16 2003
the US? dont think ill get there in time

Ralph2 at 16:01:54 Saturday August 16 2003
Come on Smudger and the boys, start scoring those chances.

Anon at 16:01:49 Saturday August 16 2003
in the US

Anon at 16:01:37 Saturday August 16 2003
apart from old trafford

Anon at 16:00:55 Saturday August 16 2003
where is the utd game on?

Anon at 16:00:08 Saturday August 16 2003
Watching Man U v Bolton live. Paul "Homer" Durkin is reducing soccer to a non-contact sport. He looks like Paul Scholes' dad and is refereeing like it too. Can someone get Gareth Wilshire to talk into his mike?

Anon at 15:56:30 Saturday August 16 2003
Pretty footy is nice but what bout scoring goals?

Paul at 15:47:23 Saturday August 16 2003
And Richards is the worst offender, apparently 2 good chances missed today so far and numerous chances missed against both Torquay and Norwich... also an inability to jump against Norwich in midweek!

Paul at 15:46:07 Saturday August 16 2003
What a crap day, can't get to any US web sites as Demon Internet are crap.. and now Cobbs losing! What was the point in having so many "great" strikers, we couldn't score in a brothell!! Argh!

aaarrrghhh at 15:44:18 Saturday August 16 2003
cobblers 0 york 1 ........official

Ralph2 at 15:28:45 Saturday August 16 2003
Anybody let me know how we are playing.

boring statto at 14:50:54 Saturday August 16 2003
census 2001, Ipswich 117,074; Norwich 121,553

Ralph2 at 14:19:19 Saturday August 16 2003
I could well be wrong but I think they both have populations in the region of 130k.

Anon at 14:05:27 Saturday August 16 2003
whats the population of northampton is it bigger than norwich & ipswich ??

Anon at 13:17:18 Saturday August 16 2003
Portsmouth are top of the premiership..official

Anon at 11:49:19 Saturday August 16 2003
0 york 1

Anon at 11:48:14 Saturday August 16 2003
robbiebobbybingo says cobbs

Middlebill at 11:42:54 Saturday August 16 2003
I was just thinking, what if we lost our first 4 or 5 games, were bottom of the league, and had all and sundry on here and elsewhere taking the mick. THEN, started our inevitable climb to the top of the league. God we could rub it in. However, don't think I could stand the first month of waiting so perhaps I'll have to settle for our first points today. Come on the Cobblers!

Andy Turner Fan Club at 09:08:04 Saturday August 16 2003
Here we go, the climb to the top starts here, can't see Smithy and Richards having too many problems against Hopey! 4-1 to the mighty Cobblers

Bloody Madness Of Not at 08:46:09 Saturday August 16 2003
Muller la la footspar over the yorkist monks of yorkshire,one visits a religious site of importance once a year or in some years twice.I feel a question of desire is in which road to take,but the road to no-where is the A45.....Never would the village be a place to visit as it is full of strange sideways face shifters,who marry their mothers to make sisters.This i feel has answered all your question,so i ask you all one,when do they do that is it a final situation or a starting point?..........um........................................i think you know my views on this matter....................................................bingy

towny at 08:03:43 Saturday August 16 2003
Lovely morning for a trip to York,come on cobblers ,come on cobblers ,come on cobblers.

Anon at 00:10:53 Saturday August 16 2003
This Anon is yes.

Badger at 00:06:44 Saturday August 16 2003
Anon...are you going york today ????

Anon at 23:50:18 Friday August 15 2003
just ignore it. it WILL go away if it's ignored

Badger at 23:34:31 Friday August 15 2003
Sounds like a nice boy.....Village boy....he would give up kettering for you...can't be bad. Two village boys together....ALL good Fun... Good Night and good luck tomorrow.... that with your date not your team. Have Fun......Do you want us to sing a song for you at YORK tomorrow ????? How about Going ???????????........??????

Kettering town boy at 23:21:33 Friday August 15 2003
I like you so much I am willing to become a direone boy ,just like you. How about it, is it a date. Your so big and strong dishing it out to all those Cobblers boys. I think i'm in love.

Badger at 23:16:35 Friday August 15 2003
Well...well.....village boy...get in quick...get a few more dates like that and you could get a good gate tomorrow. Come on you boys get it together.

village boy at 23:13:28 Friday August 15 2003
Sorry Kett boy,wrong place, you'll be at Rockinghorse road for a non league Ryman game.

Kettering town boy at 23:08:20 Friday August 15 2003
Village boy I like the sound of you. How about a date? can I see you at the game tomorrow?

village boy at 23:04:54 Friday August 15 2003
Anon, If there is so much more in life is that why your on here?

Badger at 23:00:11 Friday August 15 2003
Back to school.....village boy sounds to bright to be at my school.....Back to school on the 3rd Sept all those Dire-one kids... me giving them some stick...for a change....can't wait...morons

Anon at 22:59:43 Friday August 15 2003
Village boy, take my advice mate. There is more to life than taking and dishing out advice on opposition fans forums. Get yourself a girlfriend, preferably not your sister, you'll find there is so much more in life.

village boy at 22:56:49 Friday August 15 2003
Your right Badger come on dish it out, I can take it, its all great fun,

Anon at 22:53:26 Friday August 15 2003
No that's the Direones!

Middlebill at 22:53:16 Friday August 15 2003
What a pleasure to come home from work and read through a days posts without the recent purile donations from "outsiders". Beware though, some other people took the opportunity during the chaos to get their bit in! Whoever you are, your a coward!

village boy at 22:52:54 Friday August 15 2003
Is Cobblers a polite word for a load of b-------?

Badger at 22:50:38 Friday August 15 2003
Is everybody picking on you...village boy ?? well...well. You can't take it...CAN YOU????.....Come on boys ...Give him some stick... It's about time us Cobblers boys gave it out......All good fun...

Anon at 22:47:54 Friday August 15 2003
Huge! especially when I think about me cobblers! ;o)

village at 22:45:08 Friday August 15 2003
Sorry a big dick ay?

Anon at 22:42:39 Friday August 15 2003
Clever Dick, yes , but never little! ;o)

FAO Village Boy at 22:40:43 Friday August 15 2003
Stop spending your life on this forum and find yourself a girlfriend you sad little loser

village boy at 22:39:48 Friday August 15 2003
Agreed, a typing error but at least you got the meaning you little clever dick

Anon at 22:38:21 Friday August 15 2003
Are you illiterate Village Boy?

village boy at 22:37:29 Friday August 15 2003
Yes I can take it Badger, and you may have continue taking it for many more years to come.

Anon at 22:34:28 Friday August 15 2003
what's loose? your sister? I think you mean lose. Go back to school.

village boy at 22:32:31 Friday August 15 2003
Well I'm sure we will loose big time in some of the games but if we stay in the league that will definately be one better than you did last season,

Anon at 22:31:42 Friday August 15 2003
Is it past your bedtime Village Boy?

Anon at 22:28:31 Friday August 15 2003
Oh! I forgot, when you start losing you won't be Village Boy any more, you'll be Plastic Manc Boy!

Anon at 22:22:20 Friday August 15 2003
Village idiot.... I think he means you will have lost 3 in a row tomorrow! I for one can't wait to see what happens when you start losing BIG TIME!

Badger at 22:19:28 Friday August 15 2003
Have I touched a sore point...village boy....if you give it out....you gota take it back. Cobblers fans have been taking it for years..... We can take it.....CAN YOU ?????

village boy at 22:00:20 Friday August 15 2003
Grow up Badger your childish comments are pathetic, you know full well one of those games was a friendly the result of which means nothing, next thing you will be telling me is that Norwich were really trying, in the cup.

Badger at 21:51:34 Friday August 15 2003
Hi village boy.....talking about gluttons for punishment...your boys are taking alot of that at the moment.....have you ever lost 3 games on the trot????...... TalBUTT out TalBUTT out... I hear the cry. Burgess man-of-the-match NO WAY....are they trying to sell him again. Could not get in last years Cobblers side. Away the LADS

In Defence of Clarence at 21:34:48 Friday August 15 2003
Not all the kids who come on here deserve to be criticised - some, like my daughter who only happens to be 15, like to come on this board and read the football comments and post the occasional message as well. It would be nice to see football comments back on here instead of the garbage of the last few days. Talking of football a great match on Tuesday against Norwich - best atmosphere at Sixfields for a long time - let's hope it continues - good luck to the lads against York tomorrow.

village boy at 21:19:53 Friday August 15 2003
That's a good comment you made Marvo, it does make you wonder how these guys bounce back again into football, Perhaps their just gluttons for punishment, or those who are in charge are just relieved for someone else to take them over,because lets face it there must be a shortage of mugs about willing to do so.Thats the sad state of football today.

Badger at 21:19:09 Friday August 15 2003
See..ya at the game tomorrow lads & lasses......come on you COBBLERS

Badger at 21:14:11 Friday August 15 2003
Ya good site....just joined......www.thefootballforum.com

The 12th Marquis of Sixfields at 18:20:40 Friday August 15 2003
www.thefootballforum.com

Not You at 17:18:21 Friday August 15 2003
Not you George you dork, the other muppets below I am talking about, I can't see anything abusive in your comments at all? unless you are hiding something?

George - Bucks No1 Cobbler at 17:01:38 Friday August 15 2003
To ths last poster. Im 28 and at work!!!! Im sure she is a lovely girl - hence why I want to meet her!!!!