Cobblers comments

Cobblers Comments
DECEMBER 2002

Rob Dunkley at 23:27:16 Tuesday December 31 2002
How can we believe Ron Manager when he has forgot the other Northamptonshire born player - Mr Gerard Lavin!

Ron Manager at 22:20:08 Tuesday December 31 2002
Oh well, New Year soon and bye bye CC. Our only local lad too. If only those days hadn't left us.

Anon at 22:18:31 Tuesday December 31 2002
How about Rushden (Northampton) - ooops!! wrong again.

Grimsby? at 21:28:46 Tuesday December 31 2002
Grimsby's in Lincolnshire so it should read Lincoln (Grimsby)and what about Warwick Town (Coventry.

Coming soon? at 19:32:42 Tuesday December 31 2002
I mean teams with the name ending in Town I dont think pish town and cambridge town are relative.

Anon at 18:39:34 Tuesday December 31 2002
County town teams lower than their smaller county neighbours....Chester (Crewe), Southend (Colchester), Hull (Grimsby), Bedford (Lootun), Cambridge (Pish)

onemanteam at 18:05:07 Tuesday December 31 2002
How about "the number of teams which are also a coastal resort" (seaside)England and Scotland

southbedscob at 16:46:25 Tuesday December 31 2002
Cambridgeshire has 2 clubs but the countys main club is smaller than the shire team

Coming soon? at 16:18:59 Tuesday December 31 2002
What about a county town team, with a smaller town team close by, in a higher league Would this be a first?

Anon at 16:00:53 Tuesday December 31 2002
I can;t think of any Towns with more than one league team. I can think of a few cities though.

Anon at 15:59:47 Tuesday December 31 2002
What about Rushden? Ooops - sorry - thats next year.

Towny at 15:38:26 Tuesday December 31 2002
Grandad in India,did you have to queue,was it unreserved seating,and did they play a flock of fucking seagulls!!!!

Towny at 15:34:03 Tuesday December 31 2002
What about Maidstone?

southbedscobblers at 14:10:08 Tuesday December 31 2002
aldershot southport hereford chester donny halifax

southbedscobblers at 14:06:42 Tuesday December 31 2002
Towns in england and scotland with more than one leauge team..?

Old Stratford Cobbler at 13:40:27 Tuesday December 31 2002
And here's another one- name the Football League Clubs that have lost their League status since 1992.

Old Stratford Cobbler at 13:33:03 Tuesday December 31 2002
The No7 question- how about Bryan Robson?

Grandad in India at 13:04:38 Tuesday December 31 2002
Got into the inner sanctum of the 11th century Nataraja temple in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu last night. Saw the ceremony of fire performed by the Brahmin priests usually only for hindus but we managed to get in, quite spectacular really, unlike Cobblers lately by all accounts. Glad I'm not there,best of luck against Cardiff

Anon at 12:40:34 Tuesday December 31 2002
hull city

White shorts at 12:09:51 Tuesday December 31 2002
The only league team you cannot colour in?

Bit of a toughy this! at 12:08:38 Tuesday December 31 2002
Which number 7 took the most corners for England?

Ralph at 12:06:57 Tuesday December 31 2002
Kettering Town it was OSC, 'Kettering Tyres' to be exact.

Old Stratford Cobbler at 11:57:54 Tuesday December 31 2002
WELL PLAYED,RALPH!!! Correct Boy Wonder!! First team with Sponsors on Shirts - How about Kettering Town F.C, my second team if I am to have on?

Here's one for ya at 11:54:34 Tuesday December 31 2002
Which Club were the first to use sponsors on their shirts?

Ralph at 11:53:12 Tuesday December 31 2002
St Johnstone?

Ding-a-ling at 11:52:32 Tuesday December 31 2002
Forfar 4 East Fife 5!

Old Stratford Cobbler at 11:51:00 Tuesday December 31 2002
Anon at 11:45:40, not V. Their neighbours have got a V too!!

Anon at 11:45:40 Tuesday December 31 2002
V - Liverpool?

Vince at 11:44:04 Tuesday December 31 2002
.....maybe not, forgot about Forfar, East Fife

Vince at 11:43:11 Tuesday December 31 2002
Old Stratford Cobbler, F - Fulham?

LH at 11:41:44 Tuesday December 31 2002
Looks like a good signing by KB . A Centre Half good in the air, Two footed with pace & agression . Enough of a footballer to play in Midfield or Full back . Looks like Kevan did get his Xmas wish !

LA at 10:57:56 Tuesday December 31 2002
To everyone out there especially LAF if reading - have a brilliant and happy New Year!

Old Stratford Cobbler at 10:12:22 Tuesday December 31 2002
Yeah, well said BRUM!! mind you, Akko's been to one game, Cambridge replay, so say no more!! Capitalist Record shop Owners of the World Unite!!Morning Charl - are you at work? Good to see you posting. Went over to Charwelton last night and bumped into Mad Mick from the back row. Know anything about that Norman Sylla of Banbury Cross?

Old Stratford Cobbler at 10:07:26 Tuesday December 31 2002
And here's another one - A certain letter of the alphabet appears only once in a professional league team's name in the UK. Name the team.ie it can't be "A" cos that's in Arsenal and Aston Villa. Good Luck!! And let's keep some more rolling in. I'm killing time before DJing tonight!!

BRUM COBBLER at 10:04:59 Tuesday December 31 2002
Its about time we saw the Ruskington Rascal at a game,not too far to Oakwell for him either,come on Rascal lets see you on New Years Day, but have a good scrub first cos that Fish Market does pong a bit!!!!

Old Stratford Cobbler at 09:59:37 Tuesday December 31 2002
Correct BP!! You are a WINNER!!

BP at 09:49:46 Tuesday December 31 2002
Ian Botham.

Old Stratford Cobbler at 09:38:00 Tuesday December 31 2002
Sorry Anon, not Keegan. And let's have your name just for New Year's Eve!!

Old Stratford Cobbler at 09:35:56 Tuesday December 31 2002
Towny at 9:01:57 - loved your answer!! Very good!!

Anon at 09:35:39 Tuesday December 31 2002
would that be keegan (scunny)?

Anon at 09:34:56 Tuesday December 31 2002
wrexham are welsh

Old Stratford Cobbler at 09:34:05 Tuesday December 31 2002
It's New Year's Eve Quiz time!! Name the only Old 4th Division Footballer to captain England.

Towny at 09:01:57 Tuesday December 31 2002
Three clubs with x's in Luton(Howard),Swindon(Parkin).O(x)ford,(Hunt,Hunter,Savage,Woodman,Atkins).

DaveU at 08:44:14 Tuesday December 31 2002
Halifax are non league. The third team is Wrexham.

White shorts at 08:23:03 Tuesday December 31 2002
Exeter, halifax and crewe

NTFC fan at 07:54:38 Tuesday December 31 2002
name the three english league clubs with an x in their title

NTFC fan at 07:52:27 Tuesday December 31 2002
Way to make games more exciting. Put a MASSIVE bet on the opposition to win. If they do, you are happy. If Cobblers win, you are also happy. I need to think what to do for draws

NTFC fan at 07:50:28 Tuesday December 31 2002
RE general malaise around the club - I live in London and can't get up to Northampton much BUT I have just purchased tickets for Wycombe and Cardiff at home and am very excited, not been to a game yet this season. So fannies to those of you who think there is no support

Old Stratford Cobbler at 22:19:17 Monday December 30 2002
Re Banbury Source at 16.37.21, I think you'll find that you,ve spelt Sylla wrong and it should in fact be "Cilla" as in the Black kind!! Out of interest Norman Sylla is the brother-in-law of Oliver Dacourt of Leeds United. Maybe he will be the answer to our goal-scoring problems.

Gee. at 20:27:56 Monday December 30 2002
TOWNY, my jumpers not coming to Oakwell coz it's too sparkley and will blind you!!

oldbrook cobbler at 18:57:05 Monday December 30 2002
bottom.......i reckon any decent cobblers fan knows the trouble we are in and i dont reckon it helps much when people keep publicisng the predicement we are in..........you would be better off getting behind the lads.

Bottom at 18:12:06 Monday December 30 2002
soccerstats Recent form league is as follows Northampton p5 w0 d1 l4 gf0 ga10 ga-10 points1 last5DLLLL hardly makes good reading does it, something will need to improve pretty damn quick

TWO!!! at 18:04:49 Monday December 30 2002
That means the mighty Cobbs have two defenders in the England under 20 squad!!

More on Reid at 18:03:46 Monday December 30 2002
Reid was 18 when he signed on at Ibrox and the media tagged him as the new Richard Gough. At first he struggled to settle in Glasgow and morale was low but his efforts paid off as he earned places in the Rangers Under-21's and England Under-20's. In February this year, Reid decided to go to Preston on loan to gain some first-team experience. He made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut as a substitute in the 4-2 win over Sheffield Wednesday. A string of fine performances have impressed Deepdale boss Kelham O'Hanlon and he may look to make the move permanent. It is unlikely, though, that Alex McLeish will sanction the move as Reid is viewed as a bright prospect amongst the Ibrox staff. An extension of the loan deal could be a more workable solution. However, should Rangers wish to cash in on the youngster, they will be looking to recoup the £500,000 paid for him.

Anon at 17:33:56 Monday December 30 2002
so graham reid is on his way back?

Vince at 16:49:12 Monday December 30 2002
MK Cobbler, thanks for the reminder - £995.13 collected on Boxing Day before the game with Chesterfield bringing the total collected so far to £16,997.94. As always thanks to all who donated and collected. We will collect again before saturdays game against Wycombe and if anyone can help (and help is needed as since the takeover we have struggled to get enough helpers) please email me asap.

Banbury Source at 16:37:21 Monday December 30 2002
Young Banbury striker Norman Sylla is set to sign this week after impressing on trial he has beagged 27 goals in 24 games in dr martens league realsed by oxford at start of season been on trial at chelsea as well

Post watchers mate at 16:29:54 Monday December 30 2002
I see Gareth is bored again?

MK Cobbler at 16:26:59 Monday December 30 2002
I may have missed the usual posting form Vince but how much was raised from the car park scheme at the Chesterfield match?

Phil Baron at 16:18:21 Monday December 30 2002
Oh dear post watcher who upset you at xmas....lol At least I dont hide behind a alias!! it must be quiet at the club today nothing else to do!!;)

Concerned Cobblers fan at 15:34:47 Monday December 30 2002
We don't want Christopher Reeve to run the squad. All the players, like him, would get it in the neck.

Towny at 15:34:42 Monday December 30 2002
With Sammo and Burge out for a couple of weeks,it looks like Hope + Reid centre backs,with Marshy right or left back which could release CC or Gerry Gill upfield,id like to see Trollope rested,and have Hargreaves in the middle with Harsley any thoughts??.... Geary,lets see your christmas sweater at Oakwell!!!!

Joan of Arc at 15:32:38 Monday December 30 2002
I will put a 'stake' on Phil Chard to get the job. he is a liar and would therfore be good in the job.

Jesus of Nazareth at 15:30:25 Monday December 30 2002
I am disabled as I was crucified by Pilate for claiming to be the son of God. My hands and feet are knackered but by football coaching is straight from heaven. Heresy aside, my skills will nail the opposition.

Saul of Tarsus at 15:28:24 Monday December 30 2002
I was blinded on the road to Damascus because I was a mean sod. I am off to JJB to by a tracksuit. See you in the interview Chard.

Norman Whiteside at 15:26:19 Monday December 30 2002
My uncle has a gammy leg....can he apply?

Christopher 'Superman' Reeve at 15:24:50 Monday December 30 2002
What about me?

Phil Chard at 15:24:03 Monday December 30 2002
I know I was a goal missing loser and was responsible for a decade of third division football, but, I totally agree with Mr Silk about having a spas as a manager. I think I should be considered for the post.

The Drilling Cobbler at 15:23:50 Monday December 30 2002
On the face of it an excellent signing. Hopefully he has some pace, which is what we lack at the back. I suspect Marsh will make way for him new years day - in the medium term the central defense will probably be Reid and Sammo/Burgess. Fingers crossed that a midfield playmaker will soon be on his way, preferably right footed!

KILROY SILK, THE GREY HAIRED DO-GOODER at 15:21:52 Monday December 30 2002
It is about time Northampton Town had a disabled manager. A wheelchair is no barrier to football tactics.

ONEMANTEAM at 14:51:55 Monday December 30 2002
according to rangers website he is a defender,origunally from Carlisle and has been on loan at Oldham. Fingers crossed that this means the final, final for Frain.

Defender at 14:51:19 Monday December 30 2002
He's a defender. signed for Rangers for £600,000 from Carlisle, young a bit raw, playing for Rangers at under 21 level and reserves, borderline first team. gets stuck in, takes no prisoners, but prone to give the odd penalty away.

Paul Reid at 14:44:57 Monday December 30 2002
I thought Reid was a midfield player not central defender? can anyone confirm?

Trouble Maker at 14:44:02 Monday December 30 2002
Post Watcher? Trouble maker more like, just because you dont like Phil Barron it no good just making stuff up and posting it as a fact, If Ray missed it and he was su[pposed to be the wounded one then it must be in your twisted head. Reid is a good signing, but who will give way for him at Barnsley?

Anon at 14:32:19 Monday December 30 2002
new signing is paul reid, ex rangers centre back. expected to play new years day. nice one broads!

ENGLAND u 20 at 14:19:46 Monday December 30 2002
Chris Gedge, thats the only player I can think of

Anon at 12:53:27 Monday December 30 2002
Chris Carruthers....

Towny at 12:05:14 Monday December 30 2002
Crooks again? Ian Evatt would be nice! Nicholson not a regular at notts,Gazza im sure he played for u 20's but he was admitted to hospital with a numb face!!recently a stroke i think.

eastcoteobbler at 11:27:19 Monday December 30 2002
FORMER ENGLAND UNDER 20 INTERNATIONAL....... Any ideas?

Anon at 11:09:10 Monday December 30 2002
Lepers

Anon at 11:07:59 Monday December 30 2002
Malaise

DEK at 09:54:04 Monday December 30 2002
Re: Attendances, He is the manager of the football team that the supporters don't come and watch or leaving 20 minutes early when we are 3-0 down. He 'buys' the players, picks them and sets the tactics / pattern of play that has resulted in the continued fall in attendances plus the general malase around the club.

Ray at 09:13:02 Monday December 30 2002
I'm sorry - I really didnt see any post attacking me.

Post Watcher at 02:18:03 Monday December 30 2002
Phil Baron is a nasty piece of work and does not have the best interests of the Club at heart.On CC2 he has made it a personal vendetta and appears to be trying to "out" the new Board. I was amazed when he attacked Ray personally when Ray tried to defend the Club and seems to be hiding behind a relationship with TCMP to give his cause some sort of credibility. NTFC does not need nobodys like Baron slagging them off in any forum this is probably why the local business community treats them like leppars. Until you have constructive thoughts Phil Baron keep them to yourself, you are not liked and more to the point you are a dangerous and immotive individual.

Lurtz at 00:13:30 Monday December 30 2002
Yeah, Atkins always did get his C's and H's mixed up.

Old Stratford Cobbler at 22:56:11 Sunday December 29 2002
Went along the M45 recently and daubed in white paint across one of the bridges was "Hunt For Ever". It's about time someone shopped Ian Atkins to the Old Bill.

Phil Baron at 21:57:02 Sunday December 29 2002
I think blaming Broadhurst for falling attendences are a bit harsh? Suppose its his fault it never snowed xmas day as well!

Anon at 21:18:03 Sunday December 29 2002
3-£150,000 for winning promotion to Division One. - You're safe on that one though aren't you?

BP at 21:07:54 Sunday December 29 2002
13 THINGS ABOUT MR FRY THAT YOU DON'T KNOW...he's a Diamond geezer ain't he. 1-An annual salary of £104,000 per year.2-The receipt of 10% of all profit generated by the sale of players in any financial year. (This is calculated by adding together all the sales fees of players transferred by Posh and then deducting fees of players purchased and includes 10% of all sell-ons and add-on clauses.3-£150,000 for winning promotion to Division One.4-£250,000 for winning promotion to the Premiership.5-£100,000 for winning the FA Cup or Worthington Cup.6-£50,000 for losing in the final of the FA Cup or Worthington Cup. 7-£50,000 for winning the LDV Vans Trophy.8-£25,000 for losing in the final of the LDV Vans Trophy.9-£1,000 per league match whenever the receipts from ticket sales (excluding season tickets) exceed £25,000.10-A guaranteed £150,000 should he ever be sacked.11-The use of a Jaguar car paid for and maintained by the club.12-A private phone and mobile phone paid for by the club.13-Total earnings for the tax year 2000-01 to a whopping £233,039. Source Peterboro ET 21/10/02

BP at 20:58:21 Sunday December 29 2002
I'm surprised so many Cobblers have read Big Fry as only last year when I asked Waterstones what sales had been like they replied "it's currently 178 just ahead of "the joys anal sex"

Anon at 20:53:13 Sunday December 29 2002
Many Pish fans have read the book and dispute many of it's claims in the chapters about Pish. Birmingham fans also have some interesting viewws on his interpretation of events at St Andrews too. Don't forget you only get Fry's side of the argument in the book. I have read the book and with his obsession for money over everything else I'm glad that he is Pish's manager and not ours. I can't stand the bloke because his "heart on his sleeve" sincerity strikes me as far too affected and Pish are the only club I would wish him on.

Middleton Cobbler at 20:31:19 Sunday December 29 2002
I have also read fat bazza's book and I also thought it was excellent. Perhaps now I don't hate him so much!!!!!

Old Stratford Cobbler at 20:03:27 Sunday December 29 2002
Not seen too much gloating of Northampton Town Cast-offs United F.C. beating Dustbin and Liners on their own village green yesterday!! I have to confess I have just finished reading Barry Fry's book "Big Fry" and I like the guy. Anybody else read it? Can't wait for Ian Atkins' book to be published. I fancy an hour or two colouring in.

Old Stratford Cobbler at 19:52:35 Sunday December 29 2002
Thanks for the info re Hull's attendance, Mr.Anon. Are you by any chance keen on bakeries ie interbred!! Geddit? And thanks to Old Stratford Funny Bone namely the Ruskington Rascal for the disco plug- It's New Year's Eve NOT New Year's Day!!!Don't forget to take all your unwanted Christmas food to Memory Lane Records The Third in the Fish Market(Weds, Fri Sat) amd the propietor will dish out offerings to all the refugees in Northampton.Allah Bless Them All.

Ted at 18:30:06 Sunday December 29 2002
Personally I think the introduction of Stamp changed the game yesterday.Only after Stamp came on did we look like scoring,because it gave Gabby a free role without have to be a target man.

Give Stamp a chance at 18:21:22 Sunday December 29 2002
The bloke's only played 15 minutes at full fitness yet we are already in the process of eroding his confidence. The same happened to Howard and to Parkin. The point is these guys are scoring for fun with other teams. Cobblers supporters need to ask themselves whether getting on the back of our cenrte-forwards has been good for the club, and Kevan needs to study Swindon and Luton match video's to work out how 2 teams, who have no more ability than our squad, provide the service to these 2 guys who couldn't score whilst at Sixfields.

Anon at 18:15:59 Sunday December 29 2002
At least Ellis should show the true colour of his money by allowing Broadhurst to bring in a couple of new players. If things then don't improve his position should be reviewed, but not when the manager has been starved of funds.

Basil Brush out! at 17:47:09 Sunday December 29 2002
Captain Scarlet in!!!

Atkins in!!! at 17:46:39 Sunday December 29 2002
Underwood out!!!

Dek at 17:15:28 Sunday December 29 2002
If you think Broads is doing a great job then you obviously have no passion for this club. I believe we are one place higher than when he came and 1000 down on the crowd. In all the cups games under him Boston are the highest team we have beat. We are the lowest scorers par one and have the worst goal difference par one. No player has been improved by him either nor does he get the best from a player. Oh and he paid £45000 for Stamp. Overall we have good players in Trollope, Harsley, Gabbi, etc yet he is obsessed with lumping the ball forward and getting back well behind the ball.

Dave Savage at 17:14:23 Sunday December 29 2002
Poised to return to 6 fields, re World News Service

Old Stratford Funny Bone at 15:48:34 Sunday December 29 2002
DJ with 40 years experience for hire, specialising in Tom Jones, paper lace, Mud and all your favourites, come and see me perform in Milton Keynes on New Years day, I am the Scooby Do lookalike!!

DO THE HOKEY COKEY!! at 15:46:33 Sunday December 29 2002
WE WANT BARRY FRY

BILL DODGIN Snr IN at 15:46:01 Sunday December 29 2002
BILL DODGIN Jr OUT!!!

ATKINS IN at 15:45:28 Sunday December 29 2002
BOWEN OUT!!!

west stand woman at 15:25:46 Sunday December 29 2002
i think that Broadhurst is the best manger a club could ever wish for so ellis if you read these messages hes worth keeping he just needs money to get some players this team has had alot of injuries and our luck should start changing

The Drilling Cobbler at 15:14:17 Sunday December 29 2002
A point at the boro was a fair result - neither team possessed the quality to deserve a breakthrough. Gabbs and Harsley aside, no player wearing claret seemed capable of playing a killer ball or finding the net. The effort and committment was there though so credit where credits due. I wouldnt be surprised to see Hollins employed in a director of football kind of role - his records not great but new ideas is what is needed to freshen things up. As well as a couple of new players! 14months on, Broads has moved us up 4 places. Progress indeed but hardly inspiring. People are using injuries as an excuse - apart from Sammo, Burgess and Hargrieves, who else that was unavailable yesterday do people feel would improve the team? Harper certainly would not have improved the performance! It is hardly a surprise that we have injuries when the manager picks players who are not fit - Burgess on boxing day being a prime example. Playing Marsh at leftback whilst leaving CC on the bench defied belief. Replacing Asamoah with McGregor(one of his favourites alongside Frain, Spedding and Forrester) was a strange decision to say the least. I am not suggesting that sacking Broadhurst is the answer - but the jury is out. Someone experienced breathing down his neck might be the answer to our current problems. He is a very inexperienced manager and lets not forget that he was under no pressure last season. Expectations are higher this season and rightly so with the personnel at his disposal. Any team with a midfield of Harsley, Hargrieves and Trollope should be creating chances at will. And with forwards of the calibre of Gabbs, Forrester and Asamoah, scoring goals shouldnt be a problem. My concerns are that it is a mixture of tactical naievity and players being out of form that is causing the current goal drought. It is the direct responsibility of the manager to get these things right and he is not doing so. I will be going to Barnsley with hope rather than expectation. The hope that we can 'build' on the draw acheived at London Road which has at least stopped the rot. Happy new year from the 4th most negative contributor on this board!

Nosey Parker at 14:59:58 Sunday December 29 2002
Broads will be out by the New Year......of at least by the end of January!! Its a case of the old pals act Q.P.R. Hollins, Ellis, etc

Anon at 14:57:37 Sunday December 29 2002
BROADHURST IN BROADHURST IN BROADHURST IN!!!!!!!!!

Anon at 14:33:44 Sunday December 29 2002
Glenn, it won't be a striker but a defensive midfield player.

Anon at 14:02:11 Sunday December 29 2002
Everyone in their right mind is 100% behind Broadhurst.

Anon at 13:57:24 Sunday December 29 2002
Mr Ellis, 5 games, no goals, and one point?

Towny at 13:06:34 Sunday December 29 2002
Mr Ellis +co thanks very much for our christmas present(buying the club) but dont think you are doing yourselves or the fans any favours by sacking the manager! He got us out the shit last year,built a new squad in the summer only to have it descimated by injuries,i think hes doing a good job under the circumstances,so do us all a big favour and spend some money and win over the fans. We'll be here long after youve gone so give us some good memories, Who the fuck is John Hollins any way sacked by swansea+Rochdale hardly the pedigree were looking for,so think about it THERES ONLY ONE KEVAN BROADHURST!!!

Rob Dunkley at 13:04:38 Sunday December 29 2002
Ellis has issued a statement denying the claims. He has backed Broadhurst and stated they are working together to bring in a new player soon and he is fully aware of the difficulties with injuries at the moment.

Glenn at 13:02:05 Sunday December 29 2002
Ellis isn't stupid - I'd expect to see a new striker joining up soon, probably on loan, as that's the only thing that's really not working with the team at the moment. This will give Forrester a run on the bench and in the stiffs - It didn't do him any harm when One was here.

Mark Too at 12:50:06 Sunday December 29 2002
Lifetime supporter, I totally agree with you. It would be a disgraceful decision if Broadhurst was replaced. I think someone needs to have a word with Mr Ellis.

Lifetime supporter at 12:39:22 Sunday December 29 2002
If Broadhurst was sacked it would be a disgraceful decision and a sure way for the new owners to alienate themselves from the supporters.

oldbrook cobbler at 10:59:21 Sunday December 29 2002
if its in the "news of the world" i wouldnt worry too much!

ortus at 10:15:17 Sunday December 29 2002
I see in the news of the world that someone is suggesting that John Hollins is taking over as manager next week. If there is any truth in this i think it would be VERY unfair on Broads. Anyone know anything?

Cairo Cobbler at 10:09:33 Sunday December 29 2002
greetings from the Valley of the Kings; Ian Atkins rules ok!!! He beat the Direstones!!!

A Childs View - in Oz at 01:21:42 Sunday December 29 2002
Yep - gotta be happy with that, point away from home after the recent run of form not a bad result. Tough games coming up though. On the bright side, we are only a point off 13th spot in the division. Xmas seems to be sorting things out as usual, there's now a 6 point gap between the top and bottom halves of the table. Off to the beach - come on the Cobblers!

oldbrook cobbler at 22:51:18 Saturday December 28 2002
yeah i saw that harry c but didnt realise it was ellis involved

oldbrook cobbler at 22:46:57 Saturday December 28 2002
couldnt agree more ted, hotel end all over again. superb support from the cobblers though

Ted at 20:53:48 Saturday December 28 2002
Great support today,reminded me of the old times.Mind you so did the bogs at the back of the stand,just like the ones at the back of the hotel end ,swimming in P**s

harry c at 20:37:04 Saturday December 28 2002
I guess a point is not really what was wanted by either team today.but a draw just about sums up the game. Please do not allow Forrester or Macgregor anywhere near a Cobbs shirt again...I thought Stamp did better than recently..Marco is always a threat playing off a target man. Oh and fair play to Ellis for standing up to the Posh fans near him (just behind the dugout) ...if you were at the game you would have seen a commotion in the 1st half resulting in several officers moving in!

Superior Being at 20:23:14 Saturday December 28 2002
Ah the working classes and their quaint customs. Divide and conquer, let them brawl amongst themselves like the oiks they are over something as mundane as football (Div. 2 football at that !) And to think we once had an empire.

Pish V Posherones at 19:31:48 Saturday December 28 2002
10 arrests today all from Pish

Nonsence at 19:30:45 Saturday December 28 2002
to Anon, Hull played there first home game in their new ground on Boxing Day, not today, you DICKHEAD!!!

Bought a ticket at 19:29:35 Saturday December 28 2002
Sorry Old Stratford, you had a ticket but no transport to Pish, Chris Nomates!!!

Paul S at 18:42:36 Saturday December 28 2002
Yep, you're right Anon - most sense you've spoken for a long time

Anon at 18:24:57 Saturday December 28 2002
didn't Hull move to their new ground today?

Old Stratford Cobbler at 18:13:08 Saturday December 28 2002
Any one the eagle-eyed amongst you spot Hull City's MASSIVE 22,000+ crowd on Boxing Day? Why, Why, Why? I know they were playing Hartlepool and I know it was Boxing Day but 22,000!!! This must be the highest Div3/Div4 attendance for many a season. Comments please.

Gerald at 17:46:56 Saturday December 28 2002
Correction to BP - Cobblers support 2400, and there was some sporadic trouble, loads of police running around the City centre.

Anon at 17:26:21 Saturday December 28 2002
Direones......beaten by a team of Cobblers rejects..

BP at 14:12:46 Saturday December 28 2002
Just had my report from the ground. Draw fair result though both teams had chances us first half you second. Superb support from Northampton(1800) who encouraged their team until the end. No reports of problems. Cya in January

getforresteroff at 13:08:15 Saturday December 28 2002
2000 + cobblers fans at Pish today....a great turnout..sorry i couldnt make it today.

Pierre Lacrosse at 12:53:20 Saturday December 28 2002
GOOD LUCK IN THE 2ND NEXT YEAR! I AM A POSH SUPPORTER AND WE ARE TOILET COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE TEAM!

Anon at 12:50:46 Saturday December 28 2002
Dirty Dirty Pish

Anon at 12:48:47 Saturday December 28 2002
A first half hat trick by Clarke gives Peterborough a half time lead. 3-0.!!!

interesting reading at 11:53:27 Saturday December 28 2002
http://stats.football365.com/dom/ENG/teams/NorthamptonTwn.html

onemantem at 11:49:11 Saturday December 28 2002
i have heard that Del is on the bench and Mc gregor is starting.....oops Mr B..wrong decision again...3-0????????

Anon at 11:22:45 Saturday December 28 2002
Why be so optimistic?

onemanteam at 10:41:47 Saturday December 28 2002
no Hargreaves,possibly no Gabbs again,Stamp not match fit yet, Forrester weak willed, and poor old Del fighting a lonely furrow...........thatll be 2-0 to Pish then!

BP at 09:31:54 Saturday December 28 2002
I like the Wurzels the lead singer is me Dad or is he me brother hang on laying in bed with me mam I'll ask her.

Towny at 09:23:26 Saturday December 28 2002
B.P is that nice Victoria Beckham still your main shirt sponsor or have the Wurzels taken over!

BP at 09:15:29 Saturday December 28 2002
"DARK PURPLE MY ARSE" So you get up to those tricks as well then Wobb?

Oi B_P at 09:14:01 Saturday December 28 2002
I would love to stay here all day and humour you but I have a date that I MUST attend. Stay healthy big fella, Fúck the Posh (again and again). Well, the Cherry Tree does open at 10-30 am doesn't it? :-)

Dark Purple my arse... at 09:12:20 Saturday December 28 2002
...have you no taste in the fens? Fook me, is that a silly question or what!

BP at 09:10:54 Saturday December 28 2002
We play in white shorts so I expect you'll be pulling on that colour you call claret but really is a very dark purple.

White shorts at 08:59:46 Saturday December 28 2002
Simple message to Broads, wear claret shorts and we'll lose

BP at 08:58:46 Saturday December 28 2002
Thanks for your input probabaly the funniest one liner I have ever read on the Internet. I hope the fleas of a 1000 Camels infest your anal passage wobb :~) Bring some kleenex P4 W0 D0 F0 A 12

Always.... at 08:54:19 Saturday December 28 2002
....shít on the blue side of the Nen(e).

B_P_ at 08:50:53 Saturday December 28 2002
If we are as you so eloquently put it "not some unimportant pricks from the fens" why is it the first fixture you lot look for when the fixture list is printed. We may be from the low lands however we do know how to speak properly it's the NENE not the NEN.

Lurtz at 08:46:34 Saturday December 28 2002
I agree with Vocalist. We had every chance of nicking a goal and winning on Boxing Day but the North Stand struck up with the usual anti-Posh, banal shite and Chesterfield scored! Yes, it was Chesterfield we were playing, not some unimportant pricks from the fens.

BP at 08:37:56 Saturday December 28 2002
So singing "if all hate peterboro clap your hands" is supporting your team? Bring some kleenex today you'll need it.

Vocalist at 08:34:47 Saturday December 28 2002
At long last all the anti Boro songs will have some meaning today. Maybe at the next game we can begin to get behind the team for a change, instead of singing anti Pish songs all year round?

A Childs View - in Oz at 01:39:35 Saturday December 28 2002
We're in deep trouble, another very disappointing result. When did we last score a league goal? Loads of injuries at the minute but there are other problems with the club. Off to the beach - footy is too depressing.

Really at 22:39:43 Friday December 27 2002
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

Ted at 22:27:34 Friday December 27 2002
Looking forward to borough tomorrow.I've had some great fights with their fans in the past.Anyone remember the battle of Abington Park? 1973 I think it was.It all started when they got in the Hotel end about one oclock,and they didn't know we were congegating in the alley that led from Wantage Road.When we charged into the back of the Hotel end they didn't know what had hit them.What memories!

KettCobb at 22:26:57 Friday December 27 2002
Rivals is indeed buggered,well it seems to be on my pc neways! Boro tmrw,biggest game of the season,helluva lot riding on this game,Come on Town! 2500 Cobbs there?

I hope our rivals are knackered tomorrow at 20:41:08 Friday December 27 2002
but yes, it does appear to be fooked.

Anon at 20:31:49 Friday December 27 2002
is rivals knackered?

Johnny Speight at 20:06:51 Friday December 27 2002
OK - now I know for sure, I have suspected it for some time - the Royal Family: "Good old christian family values". Ted is not for real - it is wind up. I remember now he thought how wonderful Rob Marshall was at the Trust public meetings. Now it all makes sense - its you Rob isn't it - Ted is just you - winding us all up (and very successfully too.

percy at 20:04:59 Friday December 27 2002
kevans having the same ploblem as kevin to small squad.cobblers were top ten until howey got injured then sammo frainy welch.hendon went howard went lavin broke his leg.kevans alledgedly the tactision lets see shall we

Helen at 18:56:30 Friday December 27 2002
Did anyone else see that poor woman who literally fell on her backside in the puddle before the game yesterday? She was soaked and probably had to go home!! It's a bloody disgrace that the club still haven't done a thing to alleviate the hazard. Just once it would be good to witness some PR, but what do we get? Mealy mouthed comments about the council, highways, by-ways and in the meantime nobody at the club has the balls to take the initiative and sort it. What a bunch of arses!!!!!!

Anon at 14:32:45 Friday December 27 2002
Good day out tomorrow.Drive to peterborough watch the game back to the clicker for the premiership game then back for dinner at the premiership,oh so civilised.

Towny at 12:58:47 Friday December 27 2002
Apparrently all the white shorts were put in a hot wash,with a big red arran sweater and the vanish stain remover didnt work!! I think the vanish has worked with Mr Ellis, has he checked into the Priory after recent performances??? Did anyone see Ian(god)Benjamin on sky masters football t'other day he'd fit in the cobbs now!!

MK Cobbler at 12:34:47 Friday December 27 2002
All claret strip too dull so please go back to white shorts and ps win a few games.

MKMal at 11:57:13 Friday December 27 2002
I agree the kit looks much better with White shorts. Problem that we have is whats wearing it. Why! Oh why! when we have the two smallest forwards in the league (Jamie and Asa) do we continue to just belt the ball out from defence to anywhere. Chesterfields no. 5 probably couldn't believe his luck, because on the ground their defence was slow, when we did play the ball on the ground we outplayed them. Also who gives the man of the match award? I think he was at a different game to me. Harsley yet again was the best man on the Cobblers side, trying to get stuck in and play the ball around. Just wish he would get forward a bit more and shoot more often.

eastcoteobbler at 11:54:13 Friday December 27 2002
Trust the cobblers to coincide the trip to Sh*tboro with the worst run of the season so far. Why can't we ever go into the derby confident and expectant? Is it me or are professional footballers turning into a bunch of namby pamby overbaked tarts? Our injury list which looked as if it was getting shorter (by the Cambridge cup tie only Abbey and Frain were troubling Sir Dennis) has now grown again (nothing to do with certain "family orientated" players wanting Christmas off?!?) and did anyone in the North Stand witness poor old Ebdon the Chesterfield striker go down when defending a corner, he was "treated" by the Chesterfield physio who came on and rubbed the poor mite's arm better with some cotton wool, altogether now Aaaaaarrrrgh bless!! What Frank Large thought of it all my mind boggles. On the subject of big Frank why was he not introduced on the pitch to the crowd a moving and emotional tribute to a great player? No not the Cobblers- a few gabbled words as by Pete "I'm starting the next sentence before I've finished the one I'm on" Smith as Big Frank take shis seat deep in the West Stand. Also agree with Towny the highlight of yesterday was no rendition of Flock of Seagulls by the two wastes of space that impersonate DJs at Sixfields. Still looking forward to tomorrow though two thousand five hundred of US on a terrace......enduring image isn't it....

Capatilists? at 11:21:50 Friday December 27 2002
But Ted all those who moved to the eastern districts were maggies capatalist classes, sierra men through and through, who came to the town to make a nice little earner (Ted style like) and all the time it was a nice little market town 30 years ago the lefties were in power? The queen? holding the country together? Trollope makes a better job of holding our midfield together. Buckets were still ther yesteday and when I put my money in they gave me a nice letter from Mr Ellis telling me he wants the SOS campaign to continue (with or without Ted)And when you were talking about royalty did your phrase "That's where it's all gone wrong in this country,single parents,illegal immigrants,drug-pushers muggers and scroungers." were you still reffering to Betty Windsor and the Tax dodgers? coz all of fit the bill one way or another. Thank christ for working class, royalist, Tories like Ted if the right ever raised its game beyond the stupidifying levels of his good self then the left might be in as much shite as the team.

Anon at 10:52:14 Friday December 27 2002
Its definitely the shorts - lets start a campaign to get the white ones back.

Nosey Parker at 09:47:21 Friday December 27 2002
The loss of form is down to the Albanians!!

White shorts at 09:28:32 Friday December 27 2002
the loss of form at home is due to not wearing the white shorts. The all claret strip looks awful

Ted at 22:42:45 Thursday December 26 2002
My New years resolution is to not to be so tolerant

Ted at 22:41:02 Thursday December 26 2002
Look at the decline of Northampton in the last 30 years.It used to be a lovely market town,then they let all the scum from London settle in the eastern district.Bellinge,Lings,Thorplands and Blackthorn.Dog holes the lot of them! You can't accuse me of being racist,these are white brits I'm talking about.Lefty do-gooders trying to integrate nomads with good,honest, law abiding citizens.It doesn't work!

Ted at 22:25:42 Thursday December 26 2002
To all you anti royalists out there,it's only the Queen who is holding this country together,God bless her!Good old christian family values.That's where it's all gone wrong in this country,single parents,illegal immigrants,drug-pushers muggers and scroungers.To many do-gooders protecting the wasters.It's about time we started looking after those who actually contribute to society.I'm all for not sending first time burglers to prison.Birch the bastards instead! that would stop them re-offending.Castrate the nonces,that would stop them re-offending.It's about time we got tougher in this country,and start to protect the decent citizens.

onemanteam at 22:09:12 Thursday December 26 2002
to top of the league, we need 11 kings...but alas at the moment we only have 1 Ace and 10 Jokers

Ted at 21:46:49 Thursday December 26 2002
Bunch of losers we've got!Haven't got that killer touch that you need in life to be successful.We've got to get rid of all that dead wood on the pitch.We're gradually getting rid of it all off the pitch.I like this Cardoza chap,retired at 27 after making a fortune in the city,a real winner!It looks like the lefty influence that has had a hold on our club and stopped progress is finally disappearing.It's goodbye to the comrades,and hello to capitalists.No more buckets and cardboard moneyboxes .Yippeeee!!!

west stand woman at 20:49:14 Thursday December 26 2002
nosey parker i dont think we will go down this season you are just having a weird dream i am sure that we will win at posh on saturday anyway there is some postives from the game i would have had harsley hargreavs or gill as man of the match best of luck for saturday lads come on you cobblers lets start a good run against the posh on saturday and show ellis what we are made of we are a good team

Topoftheleague at 19:22:32 Thursday December 26 2002
Onemanteam? So it looks like you now need the Ten of Diamonds to win a game.

Kevan's Christmas Turkey at 18:37:05 Thursday December 26 2002
Ouch...I've just been plucked and stuffed again.

onemanteam at 18:32:09 Thursday December 26 2002
told you so... no Gabbiadini = we lose.....its as simple as that

Towny at 18:29:16 Thursday December 26 2002
Lets take a positive from the game,they didnt play a flock of seagulls.Harsley,hargreaves Asamoah,Marsh stood out Morrison looked lively .We should never have lost this game,again every loose ball falls to the opposition,and was'nt their kit fucking awfull!!!

Nosey Parker at 17:55:29 Thursday December 26 2002
Were doomed!!

0-1 at 16:55:37 Thursday December 26 2002
we will win at 14:15:27 Thursday December 26 2002 - my heart bleeds for you.

Supersub strikes at 16:54:10 Thursday December 26 2002
0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1

onemanteam at 14:24:31 Thursday December 26 2002
and not forgetting Jamie (im pleased with my performance)is the team....oh dear doesnt look too promising

onemanteam at 14:22:13 Thursday December 26 2002
oh well looks like we lost this one too.......no Gabbs... and Trollope is back

we will win at 14:15:27 Thursday December 26 2002
i wonder if mr ellis will drag himself away from his turkey to get to todays game

Crooked Spire at 13:57:04 Thursday December 26 2002
Boxing Day funs resumes with the mighty Cobbs taking on the Spirites of Chesterfield, They have the Crooked Spire, and we have our very own Twisted Ted, What will be intersting to see is who is playing and who has one of those mysterious xmas time hamstring pulls? Marco, had a pull last week (lucky man) and yet someone seen him hopping about doing his Xmas shopping no problem? Today will tell. Players that have played for both clubs? er Sean Parrish and er... thats all I can think of at the minute, Ted do you remember Sean, he was an asylum seeker from Wales?

Same difference at 13:21:02 Thursday December 26 2002
I think Barbarah chose Windsor as a stage name, but the queen bit is true though, although I think her real name is Goth-Saxon Battenberg, her uncle of course kept part of the name to become Lord Mountbatten, but even he dropped the berg bit, I wonder what Teds surname is?

Anon at 13:20:27 Thursday December 26 2002
What we need,you know it all twat.Try discussing without the abuse.You've got me resorting to it now.

onemanteam at 13:12:33 Thursday December 26 2002
and what about Barbara Windsor..her sister i presume?

Asylum Seeker at 13:10:39 Thursday December 26 2002
Ted, The queen, or Elizabeth Go-Saxonberg, to give her her real name was an asylum seeker, her german ancestors came across to blighty when the going got to tough in Deutschland, Her mum changed the name of the family to Windsor (after the castle) when we were all in your words "fighting for our country" and she didn't want to be german any more. Betty Windsor then married Phil the Greek who was an economic migrant from Aegean Islands, and because they were "royal" we gave them a stack of houses and palaces, gave them more money each year than the whole of the East Midlands recieves in Benifits, and told them not to bother about paying tax unless they wanted to, and I wonder how many mobile phones they have got? and we are picking up the bills for the freeloading scum, "Queens Speech, My Arse" Yours was a typical Little Englander rant from a narrow minded bigot who this afternoon will be cheering on the likes of Gabbiadini and Asamoha on the pitch, whilst new chairman David "Cardoza" looks on from the stands, but there families where never asylum seekers where they? you ignorant shit.

What we need at 12:23:12 Thursday December 26 2002
Thats right tinted glass, it is novel, but perhaps a bit too novel for those who's brains still reside in the spoincop pisshouse at the county ground.

Lee G's Mrs at 11:50:46 Thursday December 26 2002
Lee G has a new top to go to his 582nd consec game!

Anon at 11:06:40 Thursday December 26 2002
I think exec boxes are imperative in any ground expansion 'what we need'I just dont think they should be sited on the East side of the ground.

Black Homosexual asylum Seeker at 10:20:42 Thursday December 26 2002
i all love Queen they good at singing, Ted is like old lead singer me thinks.Love you Ted,around again today after game,please make bed tonight, c u cheeky!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anon at 09:17:25 Thursday December 26 2002
AND RAISE A GLASS TO FRENCH CHAUFFEURS EVERYWHERE.

Anon at 09:15:11 Thursday December 26 2002
AND GOOD RIDDANCE TO THE TWO SPONGERS WE GOT RID OF THIS YEAR.

Anon at 09:06:47 Thursday December 26 2002
STUFF THE QUEEN

Ted at 23:17:55 Wednesday December 25 2002
Thought the Queen came across well today.God bless her!

west stand woman at 23:17:08 Wednesday December 25 2002
mother stop being childish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Other West Stand Woman at 23:16:04 Wednesday December 25 2002
Terrible news - I've just been in the Quality Street and someone's eaten all the purple ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

west stand woman at 23:14:30 Wednesday December 25 2002
mother how many times stop posting messages and go and put the rubbish in the dustbin

The Other West Stand Woman at 23:12:42 Wednesday December 25 2002
Merry Christmas Everybody - here's to a good win tomorrow - i predict 3-1 to us, goal scorers Gabbi 2, Harsley 1. Missing Harper in goal, hope to see him make a speedy recovery. Good luck to the lads for tomorrow - come on you Cobblers!!

Tinted glass... at 23:08:17 Wednesday December 25 2002
...how novel.

What we need. at 22:31:32 Wednesday December 25 2002
I think putting in excutive boxes is a good idea, because a small space can generate more income than a seating area of the same size. It also brings in the prawn sandwich set, the rich people who we desperately need to sell the club to. Boxes can also be used for other meetings throughout the year.Look down Nene park and at the Saints ground and its there for all to see.

sadbastardswatchtv at 21:45:14 Wednesday December 25 2002
Eastenders....................doom and gloom

oldbrook cobbler at 19:57:08 Wednesday December 25 2002
yeah......whens tree o'clock!!!!

Anon at 19:43:28 Wednesday December 25 2002
There is talk on the official site message board of possible expansion plans for the east stand.I think putting exec boxes in would be a mistake as the sun can be completly blinding during a tree o'clock kickoff.Any thoughts.

whyihatebritain at 16:45:36 Wednesday December 25 2002
merry christmas black homo

Is Lee Geary .... at 13:40:51 Wednesday December 25 2002
Then I do know him, top fella an all.

Towny at 13:16:14 Wednesday December 25 2002
Is Lee Geary,yes thats him,but i think his mrs may have brought him a new top !!

Is Lee Geary .... at 13:12:53 Wednesday December 25 2002
...the NorthStander who wears the Ellesse top?

Towny at 09:35:53 Wednesday December 25 2002
Happy christmas cobblers fans,heres something to look forward too,1)The transfer window will become a door 2)John Hollins 3)Dire monds move to china with Max 4)John Frain M.B.E.(for services to football)5)Pete Smith chokes on his turkey bones 6)No more FLOCK OF FUCKING SEAGULLS POST FUCKING CARD 7)Fire ravages nene park,the whole ground is raised to the floor causing £37's worth of damage... see life aint so bad....... 4-1 tomorrow.....Lee Geary 582 consecutive games,can any one better this?

Black Homosexual asylum Seeker at 08:19:37 Wednesday December 25 2002
Cheers Ted,can i come round your house and live in it for a year or two,me pay you nothing but me eat your food,drive your car,make sexy love to you,its this ok,new lover.I call today ok new boyfriend!!!!!

Pick of the bunch at 23:25:46 Tuesday December 24 2002
Ray, you don't seriously believe you have a better keeper than Billy Turley, do you?Your keeper has let in nearly as many goals in the last 3 games than Billy has let in all season.Billy is definately the best keeper in the county.Merry Christmas to you.

Ted at 22:46:12 Tuesday December 24 2002
A very merry Christmas to all Cobblers fans,plus at the season of goodwill to all men yuletide greetings to all Asylum Seekers,Gypsies and black Homosexuals,not forgetting my old friends from the Trust.

Ray at 21:39:42 Tuesday December 24 2002
If the best county team was made up of the Cobblers and the Cobblers cast offs then I guess you find the name of the team and the manager from the Programme at Sixfields on Boxing Day.

get a life for christmas at 21:10:42 Tuesday December 24 2002
ill spel it ho i lice

Get an education for Christmas at 21:01:17 Tuesday December 24 2002
It's they're NOT there.

comeoncobblers at 19:49:54 Tuesday December 24 2002
according to the chesterfield website there going to continue our abysmal run.....their words not mine.......now if thats not fighting talk what is.....we have just GOT to revenge them for their total domination at Saltergate early in the year.

Pick of the bunch at 19:24:26 Tuesday December 24 2002
If the best county team was made up of Diamonds players and Cobblers players can anyone name that team and manager?

Politically Incorrect at 18:41:03 Tuesday December 24 2002
I think the Kosovans should go home, but I wouldn't say it just in case anyone lumped me together with the knuckle-dragging arseholes on here like NoseyPar-se-ker, dopey Ted and the even worse ones who think they're being funny as well politically daring. This board's about the same level as the team.

henry fiddle at 16:39:48 Tuesday December 24 2002
whyihatebritain maybe not a bad idea to miss this one i've thought about it myself,as things look,we can't defend or score,so i'm not to hopefull,but then again,with the cobblers who knows!!!!!,we may win 4-0 or lose 0-4,ANYWAY LETS GET RID OF ELLIS B4 IT'S TOOOO LATE,COME ON PEOPLE SMELL THE COFFEE,JOIN MY CAMPAIGN,ELLIS OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT,ER out

whyihatebritain at 16:27:12 Tuesday December 24 2002
hi Henry more people to add to my list eh! wont see you on thursday as i have decided to give it a miss.....and we all know what happened last time i did that......we beat luton 3-0 cheers

Sandy Shaw's Niece at 15:48:23 Tuesday December 24 2002
I really hate the Anglo-Saxon English and think they are scum, can we send them to the Falklands where they can all share a cup of coffee. They think they have a god-given right to this land. Elves!

Henry fiddle at 15:21:14 Tuesday December 24 2002
And while we're at it KICK OUT ELLIS B4 IT'S TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LATE,0-9 GREAT START,and the sideways face shifters aswel

white trash at 15:19:09 Tuesday December 24 2002
yeah and wot aboot us kick us out tooooo

corby at 15:18:25 Tuesday December 24 2002
and the scots

get educated at 15:17:45 Tuesday December 24 2002
however,good speling, and punktuations costs nothing .

peter nord at 15:17:09 Tuesday December 24 2002
and the saxons

paddy oreilly at 15:16:36 Tuesday December 24 2002
yeah like the Irish scum

Nosey Parker at 15:10:16 Tuesday December 24 2002
How true the below words are........yet again in town today they sit tthere with there one cup of coffee between 20 of them cos no body stands up to em? Well I tell u something there are a lot of pissed off people in this town because of them and when it kicks off people will ask why........look around do-gooders and see what they are saying and doing. They are scum money grabbing low lifes that deserve fuck all but being deported back to the shithole they come from.

Hed probably say at 14:56:34 Tuesday December 24 2002
Walter tull would probably say,i fought for this country and protected these shores from an invasion,that we are now suffering.Yes i have got some black freinds they integrated and they work hard.,not like the albanian mobile phone wielding designer clothes wearing leaches that look down their noses at you in the grosvenor!! its because of the do gooding morally right brigade that people have to resort to posting things on this website to get a message across cos you cant say anything inpublic anymore in case it offends,freedom of speech ,no such thing any more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He would say at 14:24:58 Tuesday December 24 2002
Ted, I think Walter Tull would be horrified that 100 years on from when he suffered from racial abuse and stereotyping that scum like you can still get away with spouting sepretist crap, although he would probably be pleased that you now have to hide away under anyomity, skulking around behind your true identity in the dirt where you belong, I wonder what would happen if the Cobbs signed a player from Kosava? You would probably say " Oh well some of them are alright" or "I am not racist, I have some black mates, and my auntie lives next door to a kosavan, and hes not a bad lad, keeps himself to himself, if you know what I mean" crawl back under your stone Ted and take the rest of the nazi youth with you.

Teds mate at 14:18:01 Tuesday December 24 2002
Nosey, go and keep Ted company you racist lowlife.

Pickled Judge at 13:55:29 Tuesday December 24 2002
I didn't want that moan at all. Don't forget 'global village' and all that. What makes you better than them schmut?

Nosey Parker at 22:37:29 Monday December 23 2002
Moan.......U wanna hear a moan? GET RID OF THE LOW LIFE ALABANIANS AND KOSOVANS OUT OF THIS TOWN BEFORE THE RUIN IT!!!

Val at 21:37:56 Monday December 23 2002
I heard it was Terry Fenwick coming in to 'help' Broads, not John Hollins.

west stand woman at 21:36:46 Monday December 23 2002
hi i think that we should give the team and stamp a chance to show that he is good i hope when he is fit thathe plays a couple of games to prove how good he really is come on you cobblers

KettCobb at 20:34:03 Monday December 23 2002
I don't moan! I just merely want the club to be in the premiership,without debt and winning every game! Not too much to ask is it! haha! Nah seriously though yes we have a few problems but then so does every club,surely we have a right to vent our anger considering we pay the wages etc. Its the people who dont moan ever and are always backing everything to do with the club that get on my nerves.

Ted at 18:39:18 Monday December 23 2002
Never mind everyone,we'll be at war soon.Quite ironic to think that so many young brits will be fighting in the desert,when England will be awash with Kurds fleeing from Iraq.Then you've got the Kosovans,Albanians and senagalese loitering in the Grosvenor centre.What would Walter Tull say?

Anon at 18:21:56 Monday December 23 2002
Marsh and McGregor - football's biggest poseurs?

Towny at 18:01:52 Monday December 23 2002
Gazzas still looking for a club,wot about time +envy.Lets hope all goes well against the spirites the only guarantee is that they will play A FLOCK OF FUCKING SEAGULLS.PHOTOFUCKINGGRAPH to cheer us all up!

LH at 17:25:16 Monday December 23 2002
Nosey , I reckon youve just on up a place , Expecting Ted to post later and make a late run for the Xmas number 1 spot !

Nosey Parker at 17:11:52 Monday December 23 2002
What the fuck is there to be happy about..........John Hollings will be the boss by the New Year anyway!!

Saranya at 16:48:31 Monday December 23 2002
You Know, the most important thing now is to support the Team Boxing Day, and let's make some noise, i am confident that we can stay up, but only if everyone get's behind the team.

onemanteam at 15:40:34 Monday December 23 2002
Stamp he got licked......he certainly isnt liked! not by me anyway.... havent really seen much to rejoice about apart from maybe his first game for us and the occasional time when he times his tackle right....apart from that nothing. good news on Gabbiadini then? thats made my xmas if he,s fit for Thursday.

LH at 15:29:27 Monday December 23 2002
Glad I never made the top 5 . KB can never get it right with some people, as allways with footie its a matter of opinion .I was a bit surprised that we played two short ass's up front against Stockport but maybe KB plan was to hold out & try to nick a goal on the break . option a) We allways play better with the ball on floor so why not play Forrester & Asamoah , pre-match instructions 'dont knock the ball up in the air'. option b) Play Morrison & give option for high ball . If Morrison isnt going to win anything then why play him ? Seems to me that the plan went wrong because were caught squre at the back & conceded goals to simple balls over the top and knocked high balls up to the Munchkins up front. Hope , Marsh & Gill have got a few games between them so if they dont know when & how to keep a line Broadhust has got problems . Not problems with his tactics but the way the players interpret and act on them . To repeat:any body know whats wrong with Stamp ?

Anon at 15:14:37 Monday December 23 2002
I would larf at the last posting but im a modern day scrooge like old codger

Happy XMAS at 15:13:41 Monday December 23 2002
To the most miserable fans in the football league, we only SING when we are MOANING, its official, this was the chart of our most miserable fans 1. Anon (who else) 2. Ted 3. KettCobb 4. NoseyParker 5.Drilling Cobbler 5.Bazza 6. Old Stratford cobbler - we asked shoppers in the Grovesnor Centre to vote for the most miserable Bankers that come on here that actually believe what they write on here, in the river with you girls on Saturday when we trounce the SCUM pish

Hot News on Gabbi's Injury! at 15:00:10 Monday December 23 2002
This morning, a young lad dashed into my shop to look at the cuddly toys. In hot pursuit was his Dad (yes, it was Marco), going like greased lightning. He grabbed him by the arm, dragged him out, saying, "We haven't got time for that now". Nothing wrong with that man's hamstring, take it from me.

Old Bastard at 12:35:13 Monday December 23 2002
Boxing Day +1 in 1960, Division 4: NTFC 3 York City 0 Crowd 18,384. Still, now we have Pop Stars the Rivals to watch.

LH at 11:48:18 Monday December 23 2002
What's up with Darren Stamp , old injury , new injury ?

Lurtz at 09:45:03 Monday December 23 2002
"Any team left?" would be more appropriate.

Anon at 09:37:04 Monday December 23 2002
About 7600 at a guess.

Bumper crowd at 09:01:24 Monday December 23 2002
Any tickets left for the boxing day fun?

bloody maddness of not at 21:07:28 Sunday December 22 2002
What about Pete Hendridge whats his connection with the club,is the main man behind Ellis or what,he does seem to have money,so we can only hope that it is thrown this way and not else where,i think you know my views on this matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

onemanteam at 19:29:28 Sunday December 22 2002
how about mcgregor in midfield,or any field as long as not on the playing field.

onemanteam at 19:27:58 Sunday December 22 2002
how about just giving the other team a four goal head start......that way we wouldnt even need to play at all.

onemanteam at 19:26:44 Sunday December 22 2002
you could always try lofting it the short bloke at the front......sorry thats no difference to your normal tactics

onemanteam at 19:21:35 Sunday December 22 2002
Hi Kev how about forrester at left back......left back in the dressing room, Stamp at right back.......right back at home eating his turkey.

Kevan Broadhurst at 18:15:01 Sunday December 22 2002
Anybody know any good tactics for boxing day, i'm fresh out of ideas?

tHIS IS SUNDAY at 17:57:43 Sunday December 22 2002
0-0

toe poke. at 22:17:28 Saturday December 21 2002
I think that everyone knows the Cobblers cant score goalsbecause of a small forward line and some players totally lost up front, which then needs the mid field players to push forward and help out. This thenleaves the defence at at sea when the other side send the ball towards our goalwith two fast wingers causing problems, we tend to play the long ball forward to big defenders and it comes straight back. K.B. knows this and who he needs to replace lets hope that he gets his wish as a Christmas presentfrom the board. As a final note the last time the Cobblers had an all white strip was in the old county ground days and we almost lost our league status and going broke. Happy days are round the corner , I think .

Johnboy at 20:47:14 Saturday December 21 2002
oops forgot to put in my name etc (last Posting)

Anon at 20:46:02 Saturday December 21 2002
merry xmas to you too driling and thanks for you no messing reports i have to agree with most of your comments....however the name of atkins doesnt go down too well at this end. We seem to be completely lost when Gabbadini isnt playing i think he just adds that edge and he always gives 100% which is more than can be said for some of our other so called strikers. I have noticed that for the first 10 mins we seem to go with all guns blazing yet after that we give up and revert to high balls to short arsed players,taking del boy off is just handing the incentive to the other team as he is the only other player apart from Gabbs who dshows any commitment,i feel its time to let Sampson go and just hope that Frain never regains his place in the team. Not sure if the likes of Mc gregor are good enough either. Lets hope that Mr Ellis will prove his worth and put some money into the transfer pot and allow us to move into a new dimension and say goodbye to the old wood! Oh by the way Merry christmas.......dont think i will be there Boxing day i really cant stand any more upsets for the time being..but ill be back in the new year......New Year .... New team ??

The Drilling Cobbler at 19:45:24 Saturday December 21 2002
I once again echo what I said on Wednesday and Thursday - WE HAVE BECOME TO PREDICTABLE, TEAMS SIT BACK, SOAK UP OUR 'HUFF AND PUFF' PRESSURE AND CATCH US ON THE BREAK! Last night we were mugged not once not twice, but 3 times - 2 long balls high and over our central defence, and an umarked header from a long cross/centre. I had a bit of a row with someone 'supporting' Broadhursts tacktics/managerial ability - if you read this lets call it passion and a difference of opinion. Broads trump card was at 3-0 down he replaced Asa with Morrison - starving the kid of any service before he even started and at the same time taking off the only player that Stockport feared - 2/3 defenders were onto him everytime he got the ball. Surely with such limited pace at the back(and a stack of injuries) the answer is to play deep and try and catch the opposition out on the counter? Thus grinding out a result. The cavalier approach needs to be saved until such a time when we can field a side capable of getting results from it. Without Gabbs, a quick centre back and another midfielder who can bite, the Atkins approach is what is needed. Unfortunately, Broadhurst doesnt know when to adopt either approach - and does not take into account the oppositions strengths, weaknesses and style of play. He shows his full hand at the start of the game and produces no jokers. Last night was painful - when the 2nd goal went in the whole team rolled over and let the Stockport players tickle them on their tummies. In 3 games this week we have scored 0 and conceded 9 - yet I would suggest that in those 3 games we have had collectively more than 50% possesion and considerably more setpiece opportunities, namely corners. May I suggest KB that setpiece training is a priority, as is the signing of a pacy defender. And lets play a little deeper as teams are finding it far to easy to get behind us. Merry christmas!

Anon at 19:44:17 Saturday December 21 2002
Diamonds held 1-1 at home by Carlisle and fail to top the table, but did anyone else notice that their gate was as big as ours against Tranmere?

Wonder boy at 19:36:51 Saturday December 21 2002
Ilove boys

Wonder boy at 19:13:37 Saturday December 21 2002
On second thoughts. its better to hang around the top of the table and keep your powder dry in readyness for the automic promotion spot.By that time do you think we will be like ships that pass in the night?

west stand woman at 18:09:07 Saturday December 21 2002
does anyone want to give me the direones unoffical site adress? i want to post a message by the way good luck to the lads on boxing day come on you cobblers

Anon at 16:57:38 Saturday December 21 2002
Direones held 1-1 at home by Carlisle and fail to top the table.

Tarquin at 11:51:38 Saturday December 21 2002
Well said Deepcut Cobbler couldn't agree more

Deepcut Cobbler at 09:19:51 Saturday December 21 2002
KettCobb, Ignore the plonker. We know where the real KettCobb comes from. If its the boy from the village (who has obviously broke up for the school holidays), he is attempting to contibute to something that he has no knowledge of, namely the ups AND downs of supporting a football club. When the village people begin to experience ALL of the various footballing emotions lets see how many of them remain loyal to their particular cause. IF they are promoted and then realise the gulf of difference between the two divisions whilst languishing in the relegation zone. Then when the Max-money isn't available to strengthen their jumped up conference squad then their loyalties will be tested. This is what our level of football is all about. Cobblers will survive, its just a case of retaining some sort of consistency which would be helped by the avoidance of injury and needless suspensions. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!! BTW I did warn about giving KB an extended contract prior to him proving himself during a normal season. I honestly hope he suceeds but we have been stung before into paying off contracts signed following limited success.

KettCobb at 02:17:40 Saturday December 21 2002
Oh look the impersonator is back. I find it amazing how i managed to post at around 9:30 when i was just leaving Edgley Park! If anyone can track down who is impersonating me then please do. As for the game well it was utter crap,we lacked passion and fight and we had no ideas. Ive just read that Broads thinks we had more of the play! Bollox! They hammered us from start to finish! something needs to be done,fast. And will someone please end Paul McGregors career. Disgusting show from the lads and they deserved every boo and every bit of abuse at the final whistle.

KettCobb at 02:17:38 Saturday December 21 2002
Oh look the impersonator is back. I find it amazing how i managed to post at around 9:30 when i was just leaving Edgley Park! If anyone can track down who is impersonating me then please do. As for the game well it was utter crap,we lacked passion and fight and we had no ideas. Ive just read that Broads thinks we had more of the play! Bollox! They hammered us from start to finish! something needs to be done,fast. And will someone please end Paul McGregors career. Disgusting show from the lads and they deserved every boo and every bit of abuse at the final whistle.

A Childs View - in Ozstralia! at 01:39:59 Saturday December 21 2002
Oh dear - this is getting to be rather depressing, I think I'll give up on checking whats happening in Cobblers land - its beginning to get me down. 4-0 to another struggling side - not at all good. Have to agree with Drilling's comments of around Weds time - I can't make sense of a lot of KB's line ups and really struggle to understand why he doesn't respond to tactical needs during a game. All of the best managers make changes when they are required, not after the event. I even remember Fergie taking someone off after about 10 minutes into a game because the tactics were all wrong - if fans can see it why not managers? Personally I think they get too caught up in the detail and fail to see the bleeding obvious. Suspicions of KB playing favourites with his squad are also justified - Asamoah should be a regular, he scares teams witless and has genuine talent which needs nurturing in the right way, sadly I'm not sure he'll get it at Northampton. KB hit lucky with the recent run of form (he had no other fit players to pick so couldn't do anything else!!) playing 442 with CC and Hargreaves on the left, Gill and Asa on the right gave us lovely balance and fed Jamie and Marco the right sort of ball - 15 yards from wide positions rather than 60 yards from the centre half. The spine of Sammo, Burgess, Harsley and Trolly also looked fine. The games against Luton, QPR away and Vale at home were top quality and I don't understand why changes were made after that - golden rule, don't change a winning team. We played some lovely stuff in those games yet new players becoming available gave KB the opportunity to stuff it up - which he duly did. I hope he'll learn and I do admit he did a marvellous job last season, however, I keep seeing him make mistakes which even to my uneducated fans eye seem obvious. WE'll have to see. Off to the beach now - bronzed beauties everywhere and a nurses Xmas party to go to tonight, apart from the Cobblers, things are actually pretty good! Happy Xmas all - its only bloody football when all is said and done.

Wonder boy at 00:14:09 Saturday December 21 2002
I LOVE BOYS

important announcement at 21:00:54 Friday December 20 2002 at 00:09:59 Saturday December 21 2002
oh and white elephantat 21:03:17 Friday December 20 2002 and getting battered again at 21:07:49 Friday December 20 2002 TRACKED YOUR ID,WILL BE SEEING YOU SOON!!!!!!!!

Nosey Parker at 23:36:10 Friday December 20 2002
Of course Forrester is happy with his performance....he still earns a packet for playing like a wanker? I bet Ellis is really pleased with the effortof this bunch of shite and when he brings in Hollings to replace Broads dont feel sorry for him will you cos Broads was bought in to save us from the drop and he did it now its time to move on. Everyone out of contract in May can go cos they dont wear the shirt with pride they are just a load of freeloaders.

Anon at 23:27:39 Friday December 20 2002
Bring back ANYONE!!!

Anon at 23:27:27 Friday December 20 2002
Bring back Atkins!!

Anon at 23:27:09 Friday December 20 2002
Bring back Wilson!!

Macc Cobblers at 22:57:46 Friday December 20 2002
Well - I was right that the first team that scores tonight would win -unfortunately it was not us and to be honest we never looked like scoring until Morison came on near the end. In the first twenty minutes we played it around quite nicely - but were always prone to Beckett beating the offside trap (had we practiced playing the offside trap because we had no idea whatsoever!) from which he scored. A goal straight after half time finished us off - and heads just went down again (how many times have we said that this season). After that it could have been five or six. Forrester and McGregor were totally ineffective, Trollope again showed up his limitations. At least Harsley and Hargreaves tried, and I feel really sorry for Thompson who must wonder what he has done to deserve this. Broadhurst has a lot to do and he needs to do it quickly .

Anon at 22:53:31 Friday December 20 2002
feck off you knob

Wonder boy at 22:51:47 Friday December 20 2002
Top of the league tommorow, and division two next season if were careful and then number 1 in the county.

4 by 4 at 22:49:41 Friday December 20 2002
I dont think that even in the dark(er) days of Barnwell or the administrators did we lose four league games by 4 clear goals before half the season had gone, we are a soft touch, no leadership on the pitch and with little guts to scrap out results. bring back Frain.

3 more players in before xmas please at 22:45:24 Friday December 20 2002
what the hell do the players do in training??? all we seem to do is pick up injuries, ignore how to take corners and throw ins and conveniently forget how to play offside.

Rob Dunkley at 22:42:18 Friday December 20 2002
Ted - it is obvious. This always happens when Richard "Mines a Gallon" Hope plays. Hope needs a good talking to he cost us at least one goal tonight, and I thought on the radio the cheer was for him being sent off for giving the ref abuse.

toldyouso at 22:40:46 Friday December 20 2002
im so pissed off i cant even spell his name

Ted at 22:40:06 Friday December 20 2002
I was amazed to read Kevans postmatch comments."We've been caught playing the offside trap,it wasn't in the game plan,and I don't know where it's come from".Now in my eyes there is a serious communication problem if Kevans game plan is not getting through to the players,and they are are making their own one up.

toldyouso rob at 22:38:41 Friday December 20 2002
no gabbadinin = no win.............its a simple equation

Rob Dunkley at 22:35:15 Friday December 20 2002
Completely agree Pickled. I am sure Trollope is on a nice package. We would have been better off signing Barnard (he can take set pieces, unlike PT), playing CC who can beat his man as a left winger. Hargreaves could then play in centre mid his better position. How I wish we accepted QPRs deadline day bid for Forrester in 2001. We have seen already that Ellis has been quick to act on Hodder - lets hope urgent action is taken. I for one would kick out the team McGregor, Forrester etc Odd thing is last month went so well - shows how inconsistent we are - of course I forgot Gabbiadini is virtually carrying the whole team.

div3nextseasonifwearenotcareful at 22:32:01 Friday December 20 2002
totally agree with your comments judge re forrester watching him he just looks like he is not interested in the game and shows no commitment whatsoever he doesnt move of the ball and even when he does get near the goal seems clueless as to where the goal is......time to move on me thinks.

Pickled Judge at 22:20:16 Friday December 20 2002
Oh dear. Quite a strange line-up tonight and another mauling. There is no coming back for Jamie Forrester, he is a spent force and to see him plough his furrow is very depressing indeed. He has no chance of winning a ball and if he happens to hold it up he passes it back every single time, even his finishing has deserted him. Trollope is tripe. Stamp has come back far too soon and tends to stifle our game because he is too slow. McGregor is a liability with his sulky attitude and poor work rate. Although Harper has saved us a fair few times he isn't a patch on Welch and Broadhurst is out of his depth. He was able to kick some arse last season to save us from relegation but his tactics, team selection and substitutions are hopeless. Bring on the good times.....

Anon at 22:13:54 Friday December 20 2002
and a new midfielder and another new defender

Rob Dunkley at 21:57:11 Friday December 20 2002
Apparantly we are trying to sign Paul Reid from Rangers. He is a yound defender who was signed for £600k from Carlisle. Whilst we are at it, I think we need a new striker!

Rob Dunkley at 21:47:57 Friday December 20 2002
Hands up if you are worried that the Pish will beat us

Carlton Palmer at 21:39:41 Friday December 20 2002
even a tactical master like me can beat you easily

toldyouso at 21:37:19 Friday December 20 2002
another team who havent won for a while..........anothjer team to stuff us.goodnight

KettCobb at 21:35:57 Friday December 20 2002
i blame gds his was the only realistc takover bid

Rob Dunkley at 21:34:54 Friday December 20 2002
Utter drivel. What is the point of some our players.

Anon at 21:32:13 Friday December 20 2002
I still blame the take over - the players think their future is now assured.

KettCobb at 21:31:16 Friday December 20 2002
so glad i didnt go today, awful again, i am losing faith in ellis already

toldyouso at 21:23:35 Friday December 20 2002
might as well 6-0 at least with that kind of battering someone in charge might sit up and take notice and get their hand in their wallet

Ted at 21:21:23 Friday December 20 2002
I've bought a part season ticket for my mother-in-law.Serves her right!

toldyouso at 21:19:53 Friday December 20 2002
why asamoah off ?

Ted at 21:18:05 Friday December 20 2002
I blame the Trust.

. at 21:17:45 Friday December 20 2002
......not unlike Briadn Talbot.

same problems at 21:16:18 Friday December 20 2002
non-attending supporters. Internet supporters get you nowhere.

Ted at 21:15:58 Friday December 20 2002
Forrester is pleased with his form, he said so.

Rodney Marshall at 21:13:45 Friday December 20 2002
Another thrashing. Yes, there are players out injured. But let's not kid ourselves. This is going to be another long relegation campaign. New owners, same problems.

TOLDYOUSO at 21:12:57 Friday December 20 2002
GET FORESSTER OF AND LINCOLN ON

TOLDYOUSO at 21:11:16 Friday December 20 2002
NO MARCO............NO WIN.....FORRESTER DOING HIS USUAL PICKING HIS ARSE AND WAITING FOR THE BALL TO COME TO HIM......

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tosh at 21:06:31 Friday December 20 2002
he died years ago, dont you watch the bill?

west stand woman at 21:06:10 Friday December 20 2002
3-0

Important? at 21:03:45 Friday December 20 2002
That's not important, it's tosh.

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important announcement at 21:00:54 Friday December 20 2002
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Bollocks at 20:51:26 Friday December 20 2002
..........we even conceed from a Gibb cross, things must be dire tonight.

Anon at 20:48:47 Friday December 20 2002
According to talk sport,we are not at the races.How long do we have to put up with this s**t

Rob Dunkley at 20:41:15 Friday December 20 2002
We really are going to do well with Forrester at 5ft6 and Asamoah at %ft2 up front - not much we can do except play Morison. He has scored the under 19s and stiffs

Glenn at 20:05:07 Friday December 20 2002
If Marsh and Gill are playing as attacking wing backs, and Hope is the up front target man (that's what he normally does in his first match back) then that means we're not playing a defence! I wish I was up there now.

Towny at 19:57:17 Friday December 20 2002
Lee Geary north stand will be attending his 581st consecutive game tonight,this must be some kind of local record unless of course you know different,Hope just bin caught offside!!

Sean from London at 19:56:25 Friday December 20 2002
According to the commentary site these are tonight's teams!!! Aaran Jones Aaran Thompson Aaran Lescott Aaran Gill Aaran Challinor Aaran Marsh Aaran Clare Aaran Hope Aaran Tonkin Aaran Carruthers Aaran Gibb Aaran McGregor Aaran Lambert Aaran Harsley Aaran Pemberton Aaran Trollope Aaran Briggs Aaran Hargreaves Aaran Burgess Aaran Forrester Aaran Beckett Aaran Asamoah Aaran Daly Aaran Lincoln Aaran Ross Aaran Lowe Aaran Goodwin Aaran Bunn Aaran Hardiker Aaran Cavill Aaran Jones Aaran Morison

Towny at 19:51:36 Friday December 20 2002
KYLIE now shes fit!!

Rodney Marshall at 19:38:35 Friday December 20 2002
No Gabbiadini, no Stamp, no Burgess, no Sampson, no Spedding. Oh dear.

Anon at 19:25:45 Friday December 20 2002
Looks like the schools have broke up for Christmas!

Anon at 19:20:28 Friday December 20 2002
Strange looking team tonight - must be illness in the camp. Oh dear.

Anon at 16:19:49 Friday December 20 2002
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Santa Claws at 14:09:48 Friday December 20 2002
What time and where is this auction........I have run out of ideas for people!!!

Team sheet at 13:58:37 Friday December 20 2002
Suppose if it were your decision it would be possible, but seeing that it's not, stop dreaming.

Bazza at 12:18:30 Friday December 20 2002
How about playing Gabbs, Forrester, Stamp, Fymo and Morrison up front. Sammo, Burgess, Hope, Spedding at the back and Harsley in mid field. Tactics: long ball up to Stamp and Morrison they lay it off to Jami/Gabbi/Asa, in the net 1-0. Easy when you know how.

Macc Cobblers at 10:14:09 Friday December 20 2002
I think its going to be a case of first team to score will win tonight. There is a lot of pressure on Carlton Plamer at the moment, and so if we can score first it will just add to the tension. Re team selection, a lot is going to depend on the fitness of Gabbi - but lets go with an attacking formation, as Stockport are there for the taking !!

Bazza at 09:59:49 Friday December 20 2002
Maybe Stamp with an in form Forrester will work, the classic big man, small man forward line. Jamie just seems so inconsistant this season and as suggested Stamp is still a few game short of full fitness. What about playing Flymo with Jamie, playing Harsley wide right, putting Hargreaves into centre midfield with Trolley, playing Curruthers wide left and Spedding at left back and....maybe best just bring Stamp in for Gabbs. Anyone know if Ali Gibb is playing tonight? If not can we have him back?

onemanteam at 09:44:31 Friday December 20 2002
i read that Gabbs may not be fit for tonights game.....we all know what that means......we lose....its simple.sorry to sound so negative but i cant imagine forrester actually doing anything and stamp isnt match fit yet and with high balls lofted to Del.....no chance. KB take note "long high balls" = we lose

KettCobb at 08:13:41 Friday December 20 2002
we was rubbish on tuesday thats why i wont be going again, ill go and sit on some seats for a while then go home ,its far more interresting.

The Scout Movement at 04:30:12 Friday December 20 2002
Just to out Anon, he does not like Scouts, its Cubs for him!

Souness at 22:24:28 Thursday December 19 2002
Hakan Suger?

Mcdooonalds is at 19:15:18 Thursday December 19 2002
Lard covered in suger

Anon at 18:28:23 Thursday December 19 2002
John Hollins is now scouting for Leeds Utd, and was at Sixfields on Tuesday, just to take in a match.

shitfoodforshitbrains at 18:24:21 Thursday December 19 2002
i walked into macdonalds the other day..........thank god it was only a nightmare!!

Help at 18:07:02 Thursday December 19 2002
John Hollins did a great job at Swansea!!!

Towny at 17:35:34 Thursday December 19 2002
The rumour is that John Hollins will be coming in as director of football,also Terry Fenwick for some reason,maybe to play a flock of seagulls,. Chris Smith also poised to quit,lets hope he takes his dad Pete!!

Anon at 17:14:53 Thursday December 19 2002
Its no wonder McDonalds are losing money if they are selling Chicken flavour McFlurries

Steve at 16:41:37 Thursday December 19 2002
How the other half lives. My London friend, an Arsenal supporter was dining in Mossiman's in the West End last night and saw Thierry Henry and a couple of team mates on the table next to him. Last night I was in McDonalds at Sixfields, and who should wak in but Dave Savage. By the way, he bought 3 Chicken McFlurries.

TO mR eLLIS at 15:16:10 Thursday December 19 2002
Sign Jim Tomlin and John Atkinson!!!!!

New money? at 15:04:23 Thursday December 19 2002
wasnt Crooks going to be funded by a 'friend of the club'? and/or hasnt Thompsons loan signing used up what had been put aside for Crooks?

LH at 13:37:23 Thursday December 19 2002
I think there may be a bit of spin on this as KB is working within his existing budget. If you remember about a month ago Lee Crooks changed his mind at the last minute about coming on loan so I believe funds have allways been avialable : ie: New keeper from Fulham. In my opinion though Broadhurst seems to take a bit more care over his loan signings as opposed to previous managers, even Armand One made things happen even if nobody , including the player , knew how !

Anon at 13:12:24 Thursday December 19 2002
Todays Chron says Broads has been given the green light to sign new player(s), apparently the club were watching someone in a match on Monday night with a view to signing them, but whoever it was got injured.

Anon at 12:24:05 Thursday December 19 2002
Wonder if hs available on short term cover for us?

LH at 12:19:50 Thursday December 19 2002
I see that Keith Welch has left Torquay . Find it quite amazing that our best keeper for years still hasn't got a regular contract, probably quite good value for money at the moment I would of thought !

Bazza at 09:58:49 Thursday December 19 2002
I thought Dunc Spedding played well at centre back earlier in the season. He's got a bit of pace and on current form I'd play him with Burgess. I don't think we've got many midfield options, play Hargreaves in the centre, then who wide left? Maybe Curruthers with Marsh at left back? Where does Lincoln play? Answer: he doesn't!

Macc Cobblers at 09:57:39 Thursday December 19 2002
One of the reasons for our midfielders playing so deep (especially as the game goes on !) is the constant fear of being caught on the break. Another point is that the opposition seem to be at their most dangerous when we take a corner !

Rob Dunkley at 09:46:57 Thursday December 19 2002
Maybe Ellis means he is ready for the transfer window opening and offers coming in for a certain 19 year old!

United Front at 09:40:00 Thursday December 19 2002
All of this speculation about new signings is fine, but where has Ellis disappeared to just over a week since he said he would sit down with KB and give him a budget to strengthen the squad? I seem to recall Ellis stating that the club would be ready for the transfer window to open in January, but surely he knows that this only applies to the Premiership (and I can't see us bringing anyone in on Prem wages).

The Drilling Cobbler at 09:33:17 Thursday December 19 2002
Something needs to be done about the goals we are constantly conceding on the break - caused by a back 4 (particularly Sammo & Burgess) being so slow. Other teams know that by defending in depth and attacking us on the break is almost certainly going to get them goals. We have become to predictable - and without the confidence of an early goal we tend to run out of steam very quickly and often fall for the sucker punch. My idea of playing Trollope as a sweeper is more of a short term fix to stop the goals going in - at least with a spare man teams cannot pass the ball around back tracking defenders, someone is always available to make the tackle. When Atkins used to play 3 central defenders, the two 'wing backs' were Clarkson and Frain - neither good at getting forward, making us very negative. With Carruthers(even Spedding to an extent) and Gill/Marsh we at least have players who have some degree of attacking ability. I also think that we would be a totally different side with Hargrieves playing in his rightful central position, complimented by Harsleys skill. Attack wise we are well blessed - it could be debated for hours who plays with who on current form but providing their is some muscle(Gabbs or Stamp) in the front 2, and we play the ball ON THE GROUND goals will be scored and surely less would be conceded.

John Hollins at 08:45:58 Thursday December 19 2002
Ex Chelsea player 60/70s. Has managed a number of clubs inc. Chelsea many years ago.

M at 08:30:13 Thursday December 19 2002
Losing streak is nothing to do with playing in all Claret it's because Dave's back from watching the cricket in Australia, think it's time he went back!!

CP at 01:35:09 Thursday December 19 2002
Drilling - The idea of Trollope as a sweeper is an interesting one - but it would mean playing with a back 5 and a 3 man midfield. Maybe ok with CC and Hargreaves on the left as wing backs but IMO neither Gill or Marsh or Asamoah would work well as right sided wing backs, and we have seen time after time over the last couple of seasons how we struggle when we are outnumbered in midfield. Maybe Trollope could play as a central defender but whilst the distribution may be better he isnt the fastest of players and does give away rather too many fouls, besides who would we replace him with in midfield? KettCobb - I think Broadhurst does tell Trollope to sit just in front of the back 4 and to break up the oppositions play with Harsley given a more attacking role in what Glen Hoddle would call a diamond formation situation. I agree with what you say about Trollope not being as influencial as some of us had hoped he would be. Still think we need 2/3 signings to increase competetion for places and give us other options of the way we play - the question is will Ellis splash the cash or do we have to wait until next season when players contracts are up.

oxfordcobb at 00:12:35 Thursday December 19 2002
1. John Hollins is the ex-swansea manager who won div 3 with them but took them down the following year 2. For those complaining about broadhurst's substitutions, please remember that Wilson never, EVER made a substitution until there were 10 mins left...the current scenario is at least an improvement? 3. Are those who criticise not bringing Stamp on the same fans who were throwing the toys out of the pram at him vs Tranmere?

CP at 23:35:53 Wednesday December 18 2002
Surely if we have learnt anything from the last 2 games its that we should not play in ALL claret. The clubs misguided plans to switch to claret shirts and shorts next season should be stopped.

LH at 21:17:40 Wednesday December 18 2002
Drilling , how much did KB earn the Cobblers by keeping them in Div 2? I think the comment about the manager loosing us 70k is a bit over the top. In fear of becoming boring , the tactics worked fine first half andwith a bit more luck & assured finishing we would of been 3 nil up at half time . Second half lost momentum & composure but even then Cambridge didnt make the keeper work that hard.

west stand woman at 21:05:28 Wednesday December 18 2002
i just want to know who John Hollins is anybody know?

Sam at 20:58:37 Wednesday December 18 2002
Why was John Hollins sitting next too Andrew Ellis at the Cambridge FA cup replay. Any news?

KettCobb at 20:10:51 Wednesday December 18 2002
I like the idea of Trollope playing either as a sweeper or playing just in front of the defence and then having Harsley and Hargreaves in the middle with a couple of wide men. Alot of tinkering does need doing,granted. LH take your point on board,obviously i wouldnt want the whole team being changed round etc i was merely commenting that i felt Trollope had been a dissapointment.

The Drilling Cobbler at 19:36:54 Wednesday December 18 2002
Trollope and Donald - not a bad comparison. Trollopes performances are always 6/6.5 out of 10 - consistantly average. He is rarely involved in any goals we score, although his job is to fill the 'holding role', taking the ball from the defence and giving it to someone more creative to open up the opposition. On his defence, he does that quite adequately considering neither Burgess or Sampson are renowned for their passing! In a better team I am sure he would stand out more. On paper our midfield is excellent and each player compliments the other - Hargrieves for his strong running and physical presence, Harsley for his skill and vision and Trollope for his experience, composure and ball winning ability. Unfortunately, Hargrieve's best position is without doubt in the centre and not on the left where Broads plays him. Perhaps a 3 man midfield of Harsley, Hargrieves and anon with Trollope sweeping is the answer? I have said for sometime that another defender is needed to help combat our lack of pace at the back - Paul T is not a defender but his has defensive attributes and with more time on the ball(which he is used to) could possibly pick out runs being made by the attacking midfielders. For games against physical teams and away from home a decent solid right sided player is definately needed - a sort of luxury Paul Rickers. With a bit of tinkering NTFC could possess a superb side - but tinkering also needs to be done during matches, as was so evident last night. Broadhurst deserves at least the remainder of this season to prove his longterm worth - but to blindly support him after he has effectively cost the club at least 70k (with the relevant after 60/65minutes changes I have no doubt we would have won last night) reminds me of those people who were still supporting Wilson after 5games last season.

LH at 18:56:53 Wednesday December 18 2002
Kett Cobb , who would you replace Trollope with then ? Hargreaves ? Who play left mid-field then ? Caruthers ? Would you want to play Spedding at left back ? You may end up making three changes of position just to drop one player . Problems are easy to indentify solutions sometimes difficult to find .

KettCobb at 18:43:04 Wednesday December 18 2002
Lay of Trollope?! sorry mate didnt realise you were so close to him! Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and thats my opinions on Trollope. Yes he tries to get stuck in and runs around alot but as i have said many of his passes go astray and he misses 90% of his tackles! Also you cant class him a great player just because he has had the odd decent game,Trollope has had alot more poor games than he has good ones and in my eyes he still has alot to proove.

Anon at 18:02:57 Wednesday December 18 2002
what turn down a contract that pated me vast amounts to be almost constanlty injured then when i did have to do some work, do just enough to get me by? what, you think im stupid! course id love it!

Anon at 18:01:15 Wednesday December 18 2002
is our new chairman thick? he must have realised by now that we don't need (or want) a 20,000 seat ground at the minute. new players, now thats what we want

LH at 17:59:43 Wednesday December 18 2002
It wasn't the goal it was K.Wilson's lack of vision ! If you was JF would you turn another contract down ?

Anon at 17:49:51 Wednesday December 18 2002
the thing about football is that you're only as good as your last game, although it could be argued that frain still lives off '97. i'd have let him go at the end of that season as well, i thought he was toss and it was just that goal that got him his contract. for the last 5 years

LH at 17:43:49 Wednesday December 18 2002
I think that Trollope is off form at the moment or certainly inconsistant but he's not become a bad player overnight . He's had some good games for us and when he plays well is very influential towards winning. People soon forget the hard work & sharp passing topped with winning goal at QPR. Trouble is when you need to shake the squad up a little bit we have no stength in depth. I do agree that KB should have made changes 20 minutes earlier yesterday but you'd have to say that tactically he got it right first half and the game should of been won. Is it Broadhurst's fault that Cambridge cleared Marco's shot off the line or Trollope's fault that the near own goal hit the bar and didnt go in ? You could argue about how we never create from dead ball opportunities though !!

Gerry Lavin`s friend at 16:58:53 Wednesday December 18 2002
We will shortly be buying Jon Mackie and Lee Bowyer as they are both bad bastards

eastcoteobbler at 16:49:53 Wednesday December 18 2002
Here we go again a couple of bad results and it's scapegoat hunting time. Please lay off Trollope Kettcobb, IMHO the best midfielder I've seen at this club. Simple fact of matter Trollope plays well = Cobblers play well. Trollope played well first half and okay second half, just now finding his feet in Div Two, always there in midfield doing the ugly things that sometimes don't get noticed by us phillistines in the stands ( a sort of cultured Warren Donald methinks. if we are looking for a saviour I think we need to look a little further than Greg Lincoln.....

United Front at 16:49:43 Wednesday December 18 2002
Did anyone else notice that every time Carruthers took a throw in he struggled to get it a couple of yards? It looked like he had never taken one before.

Fashanu buys Welsh champions and offers them an African accent at 16:48:56 Wednesday December 18 2002
The former England striker John Fashanu is to buy Barry Town, the Welsh Premier League champions, and use them to introduce young African talent to Europe. "I think Barry have got a lot of potential," said Fashanu, who attended Barry's 3-2 win over Caersws last night. "Being on the Nigerian Football Asso ciation board, I think the club is going to be a wonderful stage for the next Kanu or Okocha to come into the country. "We're not going to flood the market with African or foreign players but this will be a great opportunity for the people of Wales who appreciate and love football to see some of the new African footballers being born." Barry are one of two full-time teams in the Welsh league. Eighteen months ago they were saved from extinction by a rescue package put together by their chief executive Kevin Green but they now have debts of more than £250,000. "Our aim is to firmly establish ourselves among the second tier of European clubs," Green said. "We should be competing with Scottish, Dutch and Belgian, Latvian, Norwegian and Swedish teams." Sam Hammam, Fashanu's mentor at Wimbledon, now owns nearby Cardiff City. "Sam is my big brother," Fashanu said, "so when I become chairman of Barry I expect to have some sort of involvement with him." · The huge strides made by the Welsh national team under Mark Hughes over the past year have seen them rise almost 50 places in the Fifa rankings, more than any other side, from 100th at the start of the year to 52nd in the list published yesterday. But Senegal have been named the year's most improved side for their 38-place surge to 27th, because it is considered to be more difficult to make progress in the rankings' higher reaches. England, meanwhile, have dropped one place to seventh having been overtaken by Holland. · The Reading defender John Mackie has apologised for abusing the Sheffield United striker Carl Asaba after Saturday's First Division match and has donated two weeks' wages to the Kick Racism Out of Football campaign. "I wish I could turn back the clock, but I cannot," he said at a press conference called by Reading yesterday. "I can assure you all that I will never again make such a comment."

Fashanu buys Welsh champions and offers them an African accent at 16:48:54 Wednesday December 18 2002
The former England striker John Fashanu is to buy Barry Town, the Welsh Premier League champions, and use them to introduce young African talent to Europe. "I think Barry have got a lot of potential," said Fashanu, who attended Barry's 3-2 win over Caersws last night. "Being on the Nigerian Football Asso ciation board, I think the club is going to be a wonderful stage for the next Kanu or Okocha to come into the country. "We're not going to flood the market with African or foreign players but this will be a great opportunity for the people of Wales who appreciate and love football to see some of the new African footballers being born." Barry are one of two full-time teams in the Welsh league. Eighteen months ago they were saved from extinction by a rescue package put together by their chief executive Kevin Green but they now have debts of more than £250,000. "Our aim is to firmly establish ourselves among the second tier of European clubs," Green said. "We should be competing with Scottish, Dutch and Belgian, Latvian, Norwegian and Swedish teams." Sam Hammam, Fashanu's mentor at Wimbledon, now owns nearby Cardiff City. "Sam is my big brother," Fashanu said, "so when I become chairman of Barry I expect to have some sort of involvement with him." · The huge strides made by the Welsh national team under Mark Hughes over the past year have seen them rise almost 50 places in the Fifa rankings, more than any other side, from 100th at the start of the year to 52nd in the list published yesterday. But Senegal have been named the year's most improved side for their 38-place surge to 27th, because it is considered to be more difficult to make progress in the rankings' higher reaches. England, meanwhile, have dropped one place to seventh having been overtaken by Holland. · The Reading defender John Mackie has apologised for abusing the Sheffield United striker Carl Asaba after Saturday's First Division match and has donated two weeks' wages to the Kick Racism Out of Football campaign. "I wish I could turn back the clock, but I cannot," he said at a press conference called by Reading yesterday. "I can assure you all that I will never again make such a comment."

Fashanu buys Welsh champions and offers them an African accent at 16:48:53 Wednesday December 18 2002
The former England striker John Fashanu is to buy Barry Town, the Welsh Premier League champions, and use them to introduce young African talent to Europe. "I think Barry have got a lot of potential," said Fashanu, who attended Barry's 3-2 win over Caersws last night. "Being on the Nigerian Football Asso ciation board, I think the club is going to be a wonderful stage for the next Kanu or Okocha to come into the country. "We're not going to flood the market with African or foreign players but this will be a great opportunity for the people of Wales who appreciate and love football to see some of the new African footballers being born." Barry are one of two full-time teams in the Welsh league. Eighteen months ago they were saved from extinction by a rescue package put together by their chief executive Kevin Green but they now have debts of more than £250,000. "Our aim is to firmly establish ourselves among the second tier of European clubs," Green said. "We should be competing with Scottish, Dutch and Belgian, Latvian, Norwegian and Swedish teams." Sam Hammam, Fashanu's mentor at Wimbledon, now owns nearby Cardiff City. "Sam is my big brother," Fashanu said, "so when I become chairman of Barry I expect to have some sort of involvement with him." · The huge strides made by the Welsh national team under Mark Hughes over the past year have seen them rise almost 50 places in the Fifa rankings, more than any other side, from 100th at the start of the year to 52nd in the list published yesterday. But Senegal have been named the year's most improved side for their 38-place surge to 27th, because it is considered to be more difficult to make progress in the rankings' higher reaches. England, meanwhile, have dropped one place to seventh having been overtaken by Holland. · The Reading defender John Mackie has apologised for abusing the Sheffield United striker Carl Asaba after Saturday's First Division match and has donated two weeks' wages to the Kick Racism Out of Football campaign. "I wish I could turn back the clock, but I cannot," he said at a press conference called by Reading yesterday. "I can assure you all that I will never again make such a comment."

Anon at 16:40:41 Wednesday December 18 2002
in that case, where does trollope live? i'll give him a "little knock"

RobDunkley at 16:28:30 Wednesday December 18 2002
Lincoln is only allowed to play when we are 4-0 down. IMHO in his brief apperance on Saturday, he looked neat and tidy if a little lightweight. Trollope has a knock - little' Greg might get a game then!

Anon at 16:27:09 Wednesday December 18 2002
KB how about spending a whole days training on throw ins alone and the next day free kicks and then corners......surely these are moments in the game when the advantage should be taken, it will be time well spent im sure. we are clueless when it comes to throw ins.....they nearly always end up to the advantage of the opposing side! and apart from maybe one corner last night they all went astray.I feel sorry for Gabbs he must feel very frustrated playing alongside Jamie(im quite happy with my performance) forrester, gabbs always gives 100% whilst JF just ambles along waiting for the ball to come to him. dont think ill be spoiling my turkey sandwiches to go the boxing day game. can you wonder why the attendances are dropping!!! new blood is needed to bolster the team and make the likes of forrester think that his place may not be garanteed

Anon at 15:44:44 Wednesday December 18 2002
I think Lincoln is dead or something like that, he's never even on the bench even with "horrendous injuries and suspension". Now the players know their jobs are safe they seem to have given up playing. maybe we should get some more players in to show them their positions aren't safe

KettCobb at 15:35:47 Wednesday December 18 2002
No idea why that happend,sorry.

KettCobb at 15:34:40 Wednesday December 18 2002
Drilling - im with you pal. Frain always seems to walk straight back into the team regardless of how anyone else is playing. Granted Frainy can take a decent corner but thats about it,and just coz he can do that does not mean he should get automatic selection. Trollope is another one who i feel deserves to be dropped,but i fear he may become the new Frain.McGregor is a waste of space,we need a couple of new players to boost the squad. Surely Lincoln must be worth a go afterall he is a creative midfielder isnt he?

KettCobb at 15:34:38 Wednesday December 18 2002
Drilling - im with you pal. Frain always seems to walk straight back into the team regardless of how anyone else is playing. Granted Frainy can take a decent corner but thats about it,and just coz he can do that does not mean he should get automatic selection. Trollope is another one who i feel deserves to be dropped,but i fear he may become the new Frain.McGregor is a waste of space,we need a couple of new players to boost the squad. Surely Lincoln must be worth a go afterall he is a creative midfielder isnt he?

Anon at 15:34:33 Wednesday December 18 2002
i have a feeling their was more to trollopes contract then "must be captain" remember when klinsman had the "i have to play all the games when fit" clause? also, there is no point in winning corners anymore. i used to get excited by them, now i see no point. i would say i'd rather us have a throw in, but seeing as we dont move for them or have anybody who can give it a proper long throw, they're noi good either. rememeber when we had the wind assited free kick against posh? and broads claimed it was because we'd trained for free kicks all week? was that it then? haven't we trained for them since? what do they do at training all week? cant be practice set pieces

The Drilling Cobbler at 15:22:42 Wednesday December 18 2002
Corrections: Harsley was dropped for around 3 games earlier this season after he had been our best player for sometime, Carruthers was dropped as soon as Frain was fit(remember Frain limping off against Luton and being replaced by CC?) and Asamoah was recently dropped at Cambridge to accomodate McGregors return - again Asa had been one of our better performers in previous matches. I was not referring specifically to the Tranmere game - more a case of overall. Am I the only person dreading Frains recovery knowing that he will replace either CC or Hargrieves regardless of how they are performing?

Anon at 14:01:04 Wednesday December 18 2002
I blame Ellis - no goals since he arrived! Its obviously his fault.

CP at 13:24:56 Wednesday December 18 2002
Drilling I think your being a bit unfair on KB. I cant agree with your comments about dropping certain players to accommodate 'favourites' it seems to me he picks a team based on the strengths and weaknesses of the players we have available and the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition. You also have to give some credit to the opposition - not all of the bad results you listed were down to the manager - sometimes the players let themselves down, sometimes we were unlucky and sometimes we were just not as good as the other team. I do agree with some of your points especially about his apparent unwillingness (sometimes)to make tactical changes and substitutions earlier during games. The key point though is whether or not he is learning from his mistakes and what he will do if he is allowed to bring in some new blood. I still think he is a good manager, certainly more tactically aware than Wilson and more willing to vary our style of play than Atkins and we should stick by him and the team.

LH at 13:22:08 Wednesday December 18 2002
I think we really need to freshen the squad up a bit , 1st prioty has to be Right midfielder . Asamoah is at his best running direct into the box , although impressive in patches last night ,because he has to run from wide he's got a lot of work to do to get in the danger area. I'm pissed off & dissapointed though , I think Tollope Sammo and Forester are in poor form at the moment. We need a shake up Kevan, that game was there to be won .

Do we ever learn at 12:00:49 Wednesday December 18 2002
The following was posted on Sunday after the Tranmere sham, and what happened last night? Sunday "Look at the stats in today's programme the Cobblers are bottom of the dead ball league no goals from corners or free kicks, just balls lobbed at Sammo and Burgess's heads in the hope of something remarkable happening. Sort it out Kev, we deserve better value for our money than we got today."

Macc Cobblers at 11:37:13 Wednesday December 18 2002
What got to me was the lack of urgency within the team in the second half - you have to question not only their fitness levels but also their desire to win. Forrester had am absolute nightmare, his body language was wrong all night - and so should have been substituted a lot earlier. There are certain players within that team who are going to be chosen irrespective of how they are playing. I realise that we have a very small squad but KB needs to shake them up, by showing that no places are guaranteed. Lets start on Friday by having a central midfield of Harsley and Hargreaves and play an attacking formation - remember that Stockport are there for the taking as long as we go for the three points !

United Front at 11:13:36 Wednesday December 18 2002
In defence of KB (to a certain extent), Gabbiadini had to come off injured and must be a doubt for Friday night.

Corrections at 11:10:24 Wednesday December 18 2002
Drilling, Curruthers was not dropped but rested having played twice in a week and only returning from the England camp on the Friday morning! Asamoah was not dropped he had a viral infection and should not have been on the bench on Saturday, let alone the pitch!, and Harsley has been almost ever present in the midfield! If you are going to have a dig at least get your facts right.

Vince at 10:30:27 Wednesday December 18 2002
A total of £793.10 was collected by the Car Park & Bucket donation scheme before last nights game with Cambridge. Thanks to all who donated and collected. The total now collected is £16,002.81

The Drilling Cobbler at 10:24:14 Wednesday December 18 2002
Last night Broadhurst once again proved that once the opposition are on top of a game he is incapable of taking steps to rectify the situation. After dominating the 1st half, in which it must be said we only created one clear chance that JF fluffed, Cambridge came more and more into the game until they finally scored. With 25minutes to go it was clear even to the blind that the Cambridge fullback had Derek in his pocket, Gabbs was fuc*ked and Forrester was way below his best. Combined with their lack of height and being forced to feed off long high balls from a midfield who had clearly run out of ideas, change was desperately needed. No hinesight required - Stamp for Forrester after 65mins would have injected some freshness into a forward line that was not going to make the breakthrough. What did KB do about it? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. To add salt to the wounds of dispair, he actually ordered 3 subs to start warming up AFTER Cambridge had claimed the winner - proof that he had not even thought about changing things hence why it took until the 85th minute for Stamp to finally make an appearance. The Mcgregor for Gabbs one defied belief. Observations on our manager: (1) His team selections rarely take into account the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition - recent examples of this are Wigan away(4-3-3) and Cambridge away(also 4-3-3). (2) He often makes substitutions and tactical changes AFTER the inevitable - ie, a conceded goal. examples of this are Bournemouth(away) and QPR(Hm) last season. Cambridge(auto and FA replay), Cheltenham(hm), Blackpool(hm), Chesterfield(away), Tranmere(hm) this season to name but a few. (3) His dropping of in-form players to accomodate his 'favourites' - Harsley, Assa and Carruthers have all been recent victims to accomodate the likes of Spedding, Frain and Mcgregor. (4) His failure to learn from previous mistakes/experience like a certain brummie that I can think of. His job in keeping us up last season was one hell of an achievement - but like Atkins the good work will soon be wasted unless he learns from past events. He has made no moves to sign a pacy central defender since he has been in charge - vital if we are to stop letting in countless goals on the break. He deserves time(and hopefully some transfer funds) to rectify the lack of pace problem throughout the squad. Yet it must be said the jury from yours truly is deffinately out.

A Childs View - in Ozstralia! at 10:23:01 Wednesday December 18 2002
Shit - we couldn't beat bloody Cambridge and now I'll miss the Wycombe game! Sounds like we missed our chance and could have won. A few more questions re KB, I'm not totally convinced still. Good sometimes but way off the mark others, it needs to be consistent to get anywhere. Anyway, went to the Great Barrier Reef today - totally amazing, blew me away! Ozzie girls are great too!

JUST WONDERING at 10:19:44 Wednesday December 18 2002
To play a team from a division below 3 times in the space of 5 weeks and still not be able to win at least one of those matches is an absolute disgrace. Andrew Ellis must be wondering what the hell he has done, 2 games since his official takeover and two defeats - both at home! I just hope that Kevan has given the players a right ear bashing and that performances/results over the Xmas period show some signs of improvement!

Silent Protest at 10:18:55 Wednesday December 18 2002
Ray, have you still got those leaflets from last season? Maybe the suggestion of a protest might spur the players into showing a bit of commitment as it seemed too last season

United Front at 10:16:44 Wednesday December 18 2002
What is the point of having a 15-20,000 capacity stadium/hotel when we can't even get 5,000 for a local FA Cup Replay? The only scenario in which we would need a stadium of that size is if the team on the pitch are worth watching (like the promotion season of '86), then crowds will improve and eventually there may be a need for a bigger capacity. Unfortunately, the fans are voting with their feet and who can blame them? I can't believe the local media and players who are suggesting that last night we ran the game/were unlucky/we are happy with our form. From where I was sitting, first half we failed to turn the pressure of 12 corners and innumerable promising wide positions into a goal, and in the second half when they closed down Asa and Gabbas and increased the pace of their game we didn't have a clue. The goal was coming for the last 35 minutes, it was just a matter of time, but KB didn't make the substitution/s that needed to be made, namely Stamp for Forrester and possibly Spedding for Carruthers. To sum it all up, the minute after they scored we react to that by making the change - too late.

Bazza at 09:38:49 Wednesday December 18 2002
I think i know what the problem with The Cobblers is. I just heard on the radio that two of the symptoms of hyperthermia (should that be hypothermia?) are, loosing mental awareness and physical movement slowing down. Problem solved, we just need Ellis to buy thermal undies not new players.

Bazza at 09:34:29 Wednesday December 18 2002
We'ed just settled to watch the game last night, about 5 minutes gone, when 2 fat bast**ds carrying their hotdogs decided to take their seats. As soon as the half time whistle went, they were off again only to reappear 5 minutes into the second half. Just to really wind me up, they then made an early exit. Do some people ever see a whole game?

Wonderboy at 08:22:52 Wednesday December 18 2002
But not on our own patch.

Wonder Boy at 07:56:44 Wednesday December 18 2002
I love boys

Anon at 01:12:10 Wednesday December 18 2002
all i want for christmas is A NEW DEFENCE A NEW MIDFIELD AND AN ATTACK WHO KNOW WHERE THE FU*CKING GOAL IS

CP at 00:27:13 Wednesday December 18 2002
oh and someone who can take a decent corner as well, we had 13 corners tonight and the nearest we got to scoring was when a Camb defender headed against his own crossbar.

CP at 00:22:08 Wednesday December 18 2002
Much better performance tonight than we saw on Sat (not that that says much) We seem to be nervous in front of goal especially Forrester who should have scored at least a couple tonight. Now is definitely the time to strengthen the squad - the team needs a bit of a lift, and if we get dragged into the relegation places over Xmas we could end up staying there this time. If I could spend Ellis' money I'd bring in a left winger so that Hargreaves could play in the centre instead of Trollope (someone like Newby from Bury), a centre half with a bit of pace and authority who can pass the f*king ball instead of hoofing it (ie someone like Evatt) and look to sign an experienced pacy forward who can run with the ball on loan.

Ask a stupid question at 00:17:43 Wednesday December 18 2002
No wonder boy, it means you are a stupid twat! Besides, Cambridge have dicked you twice as well this season so by your own pond life logic, they should be above you.

CP at 00:13:31 Wednesday December 18 2002
No.

Anon at 00:13:30 Wednesday December 18 2002
I have to admit Wonderboy, on that showing tonight you could well be right.

Wonder Boy at 23:38:42 Tuesday December 17 2002
If Cambridge are below Diamonds in the 3rd division league table, and Cambridge can beat Cobblers on their own patch, does that mean Diamonds are now Number1 in the county?

Incandescent with rage at 23:07:34 Tuesday December 17 2002
Come on Broadhurst...SORT IT OUT!!!! Poor substitutions yet again....too late in the day....all the high balls into the box were in the first 45 when Stamp was on the bench. Then northing of note in the 2nd half. McGregor brought on when the 90 minutes was up....what the hell was that about? How Forrester can come on the radio and say he was happy with his performance when we have just been KO'd from the cup by a 3rd division side beggars belief. He missed 2 sitters. Trollop was again lacking in any vision and any captaincy credentials. The only player who can hold his head high is the MOM of every game this season....Paul Harsley (he was even MOM in the game where Broadhurst decided to drop him). This guy could play in the prem now. SORT IT OUT BROADHURST....we want 90 minutes of consistency not 45. Is there some kind of drinking culture at the club? Most of the players seem so lethargic you have to ask the question (when you have to fork out 17 quid for the privelege you have a right to ask). The team seem to think things are OK if the Chronic/radio is anything to go by, but we are already seeing the waverers drifting away. No point in bleating to the new chairman to dig deep...the players need to show some commitment to the claret now (and I don't mean the type they sell by the bottle).

liesliesanddamlies at 22:54:56 Tuesday December 17 2002
surely there was more than 4591 there tonight from whre i was sitting it looked quite full.....more like 5500 i would say......or is this mr ellis way of making a few bob from the tax man? you will need more that a few bob if you want to strengthen the current team.....get your hands in your pocket mr E

whatihateaboutbritain at 22:39:30 Tuesday December 17 2002
if forrester was happy with his performance then he ought to playing for someone else.....not us as we want players with more commitment.

Nosey Parker at 22:37:15 Tuesday December 17 2002
Trollop by name.......Shit by nature!

towny at 22:33:58 Tuesday December 17 2002
12 or 13 corners in 1 st half teams have learnt to concede corners against us cos they know we NEVER score from them.Stonhill quote"its the best squad in 10 years" bollocks. and dont talk about bad luck,and the ball not falling for us Mr Forrester(im pleased with my form)get in the right places!!. finally what sport do you represent Wales in Trollope,?

forresteryouareadisgrace at 22:30:31 Tuesday December 17 2002
well now we will all have to dig deep in our pockets once again,as we threw away what could have been a good money spinner aginst millwall(wash my mouth out) cos mr ellis certainly aint gonna put his hand into his pockets

twoleftfeet at 22:24:14 Tuesday December 17 2002
well said jonty i heard that interview too....how dare he say he was happy with his performance he was lazy,slow and showed no commitment whatsoever

tarquin at 22:19:29 Tuesday December 17 2002
Cambridges luck,has scored 7 goals past us,PS ELLIS OUT TWO GAMES 0-5 ELLIS OUT ELLIS OUT ELLIS OUT

Rob Dunkley at 22:18:03 Tuesday December 17 2002
I fear another poor December. We need to make changes to the team as we have gone stale. I would be tempted to try Asa and Gabbas up front on Friday, bring in Marshy at right midfield.

Jonty at 22:14:39 Tuesday December 17 2002
I disagree. They weathered the early pressure then fucked us in the second half with a very tactical change. We shit it then and played like losers! They deserved the win!

Good Evans at 22:13:05 Tuesday December 17 2002
So it was just bad luck tonight, and good luck for Cambridge?

Jonty at 22:12:51 Tuesday December 17 2002
What the f--k were our defenders doing for thier goal. Shambolic. Even I could have scored. They should go home and all take an overdose!

Jonty at 22:10:50 Tuesday December 17 2002
Cambridge must love us this season!!!!! Another pay day out the window.

tarquin at 22:08:20 Tuesday December 17 2002
Well what a load of shite that was,should of been 3 or 4 up in the first half,must of had 12 or 13 corners,second half well,we sat back waiting for them to score,when they did,we attacked for the last 5 minutes,to add insult to injury OUR goalie got M.O.M,thats how crap we were.Trollope/Jamie disappered in the second half,Derek had to try and control passes 10 feet above his head,the defence was so deep we just hoofed it forward with no direction.Now i hope Gabbi had a pull or something cos if Broadhurst took him off(for McGregor) for tactical reason,then he really don't have a clue.PS Cambridge didn't win tonight we gave it to um.FU*KING BOLLOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jonty at 22:04:54 Tuesday December 17 2002
What did Broadhurst say at half time?

Jonty at 22:03:58 Tuesday December 17 2002
If Jamie is happy with his present form then i'm happy with my job, NOT!

Wonder boy at 22:02:35 Tuesday December 17 2002
Well done Cambridge from the 3rd division.

Jonty at 22:02:32 Tuesday December 17 2002
I'm sure Mr Ellis won't be enjoying his start! Two games, 0 goals for 5 against and all at home mmmmmmmm!!!!! And after all the pressure in the first half!

Nosey Parker at 22:01:49 Tuesday December 17 2002
Best we start to sort the transfers for January.......we will be fucked by Feb with this lot. Yet again a team of 2 halfs? we lack any idea in front of goal and never look like scoring?

Ted at 21:59:43 Tuesday December 17 2002
Quote of the year by Jamie Forrester." I'm happy with my present form"

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:51:45 Tuesday December 17 2002
Its never boring. Thats why we support the Cobblers. Up one minute down the next hour... COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!! No wonder we are all eternal pessimists.

Sean from London at 21:38:57 Tuesday December 17 2002
We will be able to concentrate on the league now!

Sean from London at 21:38:29 Tuesday December 17 2002
Yes it is over and 0-1 to Cambridge

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:37:57 Tuesday December 17 2002
Is it over yet?

Wonder Boy at 21:24:13 Tuesday December 17 2002
Come on Cambridge you can do it.

Sean from London at 21:23:08 Tuesday December 17 2002
0-1 79 minute goal

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:20:56 Tuesday December 17 2002
Thanks, wrote that while you were giving me the answer. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!! Is 0-1 the correct score?

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:19:11 Tuesday December 17 2002
So why when you click on the help button and known problems with today's commentaries it says 'there are currently no problems with the Match Live console' and not we are unable to broadcast FA Cup matvhes? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!! We need to beat these........

Anon at 21:17:18 Tuesday December 17 2002
Deepcut read the official site mate and you will see that FA Cup matches are not included in the deal.

0-1 at 21:14:36 Tuesday December 17 2002
Cambridge have scored.

Sean from London at 21:10:07 Tuesday December 17 2002
I understand that the club are not allowed to have commentary on FA Cup ties

Deepcut Cobbler at 21:04:53 Tuesday December 17 2002
I've just spent 30mins trying to get my commentary. Its not bloody working. Do we get a refund? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!

Anon at 20:30:21 Tuesday December 17 2002
Text commentary on BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/static/football/statistics/teams/n/northampton_town/live_hi.stm

Sean from London at 20:26:10 Tuesday December 17 2002
Still 0-0

Cobblers World subscriber: `You pay 15 quid and get nowt!` at 20:15:09 Tuesday December 17 2002
Why is there no coverage on Cobblers world. you pay good money and nothing........At least Dick Turpin wore a mask!

At the game. at 19:06:51 Tuesday December 17 2002
So looks like everyones at the game then.

Richard at 17:24:34 Tuesday December 17 2002
I didn't actually think we were that bad on Saturday. OK it was the worst we have played in weeks but in season past I have seen us play worse and win. Tranmere got lucky, we had a few injuries and didn't get the rub of the green. On another day we would have collected 3 pts as Tranmere still looked a very average team. Once Marco, Derak and Carruthers get back in tonight for Stamp, McGregor and Spedding you will see a different team and hopefully a different result, it's about time we have a decent cup run.

Ray at 16:39:27 Tuesday December 17 2002
A quid would have been overcharging for Saturdays performance!!

eastcoteobbler at 15:33:44 Tuesday December 17 2002
So the sackings have started then, so how about these as well..... CLARENCE.. to be replaced by something more identifiable with Northampton Town, CLARENCE'S MINDER.. The one that walks around with it, holding it's lead.... why?!?, THE TWO DJS.. Take your shite music and p*** off and lets have some decent pre match and half time entertainment, some thing to whip the crowd up, instead of "Photogragh of you" because "its one of Phil's all time favourites" every f***ing week!! PETE SMITH Sorry Pete but you are uncapable of finishing a sentence before you're into the next one- somebody younger maybe? THE BLOODY TICKET OFFICE GIRL THAT OVERCHARGED US AT SATURDAY'S GAME!!!

Anon at 15:18:41 Tuesday December 17 2002
5000 tickets sold already for tonight, how many will pay on the night? We could be in for a 6000+crowd tonight

Sounds Familiar at 14:49:13 Tuesday December 17 2002
anon at 22:05 Monday, are you the same anon that said TCMP was silent last week and then when he came on the board to answer questions, failed to ask him any?

George - Bucks No1 Cobbler at 12:36:41 Tuesday December 17 2002
Re Hodder. Never like to see people sacked etc., but he seemed rather useless at his job. Again he will remain phases for his 7 days, his rubber stamp and the dotting of I's and crossing the T's. There is was a wealth of people in Npton and around and this should have been capitalised on - the saints have done it. He came here with a big reputation and did very little. Thats not to say he didnt do anything, just so much more potential that could (and hopefully now can) be exploited. Did a Quid a kid really work? Gates arent up, loss of revenue from reduced match prices. A change is as good as the rest

DYL at 11:10:24 Tuesday December 17 2002
Dear WHERE AT: I found it on the staff section of the official website

From The Official Shite? at 09:01:00 Tuesday December 17 2002
The club have announced that Clarence The Dragon has left the club following a monster restructuring. Ken Good thanked Clarence for his efforts and stated that the decision had been made in the best interests of Northampton Town. At this stage it is unclear who will replace Clarence as club mascot but there have been a number of interesting applications including one from a man experienced in the world of football who wears a giant rubber stamp.

STOP PRESS at 08:56:08 Tuesday December 17 2002
It has been announced that the sacking of Garry Hodder has been put on hold. Due to a clause in his contract it appears that there are still some Ts to be crossed and Is dotted.

Hotel Ender at 23:43:21 Monday December 16 2002
re Hodder's sacking, I also find it very strange that that he's been sacked only two days after Stonhill in the matchday prog praised the bloke and had a go at people who had questioned Hodder's abilities and benefit to the club. For a second time I actually find myself in agreement with Ted!! (at 18:41 at any rate). Mind you to see Hodder in conversation several times with the Firestarter made me wonder as to his abilities to actually read people, further confirmed with his Fashanu and Di Stefano pronouncements.

Pete is the Cobblers at 23:32:42 Monday December 16 2002
Pete Smith equals the ravens at Cobblers. If he goes the club will immediately self combust. He is the owner of the ultimate announcement at any football match. And for you youngsters it is "The winners can collect their winnings under dee stand at dee end of dee game" Priceless

HertsCobbler at 23:12:46 Monday December 16 2002
Obviously personally it is a sad time for Gary Hodder. Unfortunately though he was brought in to a do a job - sell the club. Now this hashappened it is not a surprise he has left. Of course the other two potential buyers made great noises about GH and how he was an asset. This was not apparant with Andrew Ellis. I do believe rightly or wrongly that, Gary will be remembered in Northampton for his - in hindsight midguided statements such as "rubber stamp" the deal and dotting the is and crossing the ts. Not to forget the many broken deadlines. It is obvious though that Gary in his short time has done some good things like kid a quid and he has many skills developed at other clubs which will secure I am sure him a new role very soon.

Anon at 22:56:50 Monday December 16 2002
this cordoza chap. is he the stockbroker that retired aged 27? i think he may know a bit about money, and how to handle it

Nosey Parker at 22:46:02 Monday December 16 2002
Maybe the new board are trying to secure things up.......if tahts the case then surely that inept idiot Wiltshire should be next to go? If Ellis is sharp (which I think he is) he will see why the club fails in the media/local comminity and will do something about it.

Anon at 22:05:48 Monday December 16 2002
Lots of comments but the ball is in the court of the new owners. TCMP is quiet and all is about as clear as mud.

redscouse at 22:03:02 Monday December 16 2002
The Millwall fan who was here Sat ........you are not a freind of Juppy are you?.if so tell the big man we will see him for a few beers in Chicago's like the last time you were here!!

whatihateaboutbritain at 21:48:44 Monday December 16 2002
Has anyone got a copy of flock of seagulls-photograph of you.....i like hearing it so much that i want a copy to play at all the away games too.

di steponyourtoes at 21:46:43 Monday December 16 2002
I see my mate Fash has gone and put his money to a real football club.........Barry Town !! well that about sums up that waste of time w########### see you all tommorow

Macc Cobblers at 21:31:23 Monday December 16 2002
It is probably only the timing of the Hodder "sacking" which comes as a surprise. Unfortunately he did not have the financial acumen necessary to succeed in such a demanding role. Presumably Ellis will now bring in his own man - whether all this is for the good of the club only time will tell.

Tarquin at 19:51:17 Monday December 16 2002
Lets get rid of them terrible DJs,the same crap music every week(have they only got 3 records)also tell that bloke on the mike that microphones were invented so you didn't have to shout,no wonder the PA sounds shite.Spedding is not Div 2 quality,he can't pass,he is in the same mould as Zimmer,hoof it down the channels don't matter what else is going on.The reason we lost on Sat was shite tactics,god knows how many times i've said this,when we hoof it we lose,when we play it on the floor(with the odd hoof)we look a good team,Stamp does not look match sharp yet,it will take a game or two.So ta ta for now c u all on Tues prediction,hoof tactics we lose 1-3,play football we win 3-1.Please no more Spedding/Zimmer(when hes fit)it to much we've moved on and on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anon at 19:47:42 Monday December 16 2002
Big Bill,I look forward to another good game against the Lions and a good showing from your supporters.

The Drilling Cobbler at 19:45:45 Monday December 16 2002
The Hodder 'sacking' comes at no surprise really. The facts from afar suggest that having a chief executive has made absolutely no difference whatsoever - in fact since GH has been at the club finances have actually deteriated - his inflated salary being one of the reasons. Like most of us, I have never spoken with him and can only look at the results - in Gary Hodders case its the financial ones that he is measured upon and although he cannot be held responsible for the largest of financial disasters to hit the club - the demise of on-digital - lets not forget the club had hit the rocks long before that even happened. Ted points out some of the 'cock-ups' that have occured recently - another one is the 100k borrowed from the PFA to be paid back once we were in round3! Negotiated by you know who. Large companies have turned their backs on the club with the exception of Nationwide, commercial sponsorship may be on the up but how much of that is down to the now departed chief exec? The club needs shaking up from top to bottom - 4200 odd on saturday to welcome the new era says it all. The timing may be unfortunate, and a more detailed statement would have been welcome. Are they looking to replace Gary Hodder or is the positon of chief exec now redundant? As far as I understand it, the reason why he was employed in the first place was so Stonhill and his co-directors could put more emphasis on their own business's and let someone else take charge of the day to day running of NTFC. Maybe Ellis and his consortium plan to be much more 'hands-on' - if that is the case then dismissing the chief exec makes commercial and financial sence. I am sure we will all find out more over the next few days.

Happy Christmas at 19:15:52 Monday December 16 2002
And a happy christmas to you too Ted, you sad old gobshite, love from Pete Smith and John Gardner, (and anyone in the Trust over the age of 50)

Ted at 19:07:29 Monday December 16 2002
Get rid of the man with the mike,the numerous old fogy doormen and then start on the old buggers in the Trust.Viva the Ellis revolution! I'm off to the auction.

Ted at 19:04:37 Monday December 16 2002
Cock up Theory...It's because of people like you that this club has stood still for so long.It's a business!If people don't do their job properly,or you can get the same job done better and cheaper you have to be ruthless.It'll make all the hangers-on worried that's for sure.Out with old in with the new!!!!

Towny at 19:04:32 Monday December 16 2002
The transfer window eh,Spedding,Zimmer,a right back and mc gregor should go,AND STOP FUCKING PLAYING A FLOCK OF FUCKING SEAGULLS EVERY FUCKING WEEK,M.C JIMMY SAVILLE+D.J JIMMY YOUNG, WE AINT BRIGHTON!!!

who's next at 19:03:41 Monday December 16 2002
Makes you wonder who will be next, must be a happy atmosphere in the club's office, wonder if they will be having a xmas party?

Anon at 18:54:48 Monday December 16 2002
Dougie Hodgson's pay off had nothing to do with his broken neck?: the f*ck up over his insurance was the clubs fault. just a few weeks ago people were calling for hodders head after the failed takeover attempts. now he has gone they want him back. theres nowt so queer as folk as they say. i agree though, the timing is a bit poor - just a few days from christmas

Big Bill at 18:52:18 Monday December 16 2002
A VIEW FROM A MILLWALL FAN: having been banned from Leicester (in common with all other Millwall fans I might add) I went with my Cobblers supporting mate to cheer them on. I think that 4-0 flattered Tranmere who were no better than workmanlike. They took their goals well, two of them on the break taking advantage of you constantly trying to attack. The free kick was very well taken and would not have shamed any premiership player. However, there were hardly any shots on goal from the Cobblers and Stamp only managed to get his head on the ball 2 or 3 times. He seemed completely out of sorts. Asamoah tooked tasty. All in all a very off day because a team that has obtained such good results can't turn into crap overnight (unless you are Millwall of course. We too let in 4 goals on Saturday). Good luck against Cambridge.

Cock up Theory at 18:51:05 Monday December 16 2002
So Ted, the failure of Fash and GDS to follow through was the club's fault was it? Dougie Hodgson's pay off had nothing to do with his broken neck? or Atko signing unfit players (he never did that did he?)Atko's court case had nothing to do with him gobbing off in public did it? It was all Gary Hodders fault was it? I think not, I for one fell sorry for him and wish him well where ever he goes, he deserved better and at least the chance to prove himself without having to keep the baliffs from the door. bad call Mr Ellis

ORTUS at 18:50:35 Monday December 16 2002
Due to no one commenting on Speddings performance on saturday, am i the only one who thinks that as soon as he comes into the team we embark on a losing streak. He seemed to be running about but achieving very little. Now that Gary Hodder is departing , does anyone else think that some players may be next when the transfer window opens,

Ted at 18:42:25 Monday December 16 2002
Out with the old in with the new!

Ted at 18:41:10 Monday December 16 2002
Don't be so bloody naive,the club has made a complete cock-up over two aborted take-overs,a complete cock-up over Dougie Hodgsons compensation,a complete cock-up over Atkins pay-off and a complete cock-up over the signing of Stamp.Ofcourse heads should roll!

Not again at 18:16:29 Monday December 16 2002
Oh no, rash sackings? not another court case surely? Who is going to get us out of this one?

Thoughts at 18:15:06 Monday December 16 2002
The press release says restructuring, who knows what has happened - maybe Gary Hodder who has experience in other roles was offered a different role and declined this. Who knows what happened, but it wrong to criticise Ellis as I am sure if you were him you would want to bring in your own staff, it is the same with managers look at Atko and his Brummie rabble!

Anon at 18:12:25 Monday December 16 2002
Allegedly,Mr Hodder liked his pop rather too much!! Not unlike half the squad then

towny at 18:04:19 Monday December 16 2002
I think there is a lot more to Hodders dparture,this club has made a hash of sackings in the past, surely they wouldnt,make the same mistake again!If its a case of sacking surely there are plenty of heads on the block.Allegedly,Mr Hodder liked his pop rather too much!!

Where at 17:59:08 Monday December 16 2002
Wheres that from Dyl?

Dyl at 17:52:46 Monday December 16 2002
The Board is now: Pres- Bob Church, Chairman - Andrew Ellis, Vice Chair - Ken Good, Directors - Hancock, Cardoza, Clarke, Randall, Smith, Stonhill, Assoc Directors - Martin Church, Barry Collins, Nick Stephenson

Shabby at 17:43:17 Monday December 16 2002
The sacking of Hodder is a shabby affair, the new board should have got their feet under the table before weilding the axe. I would like to know what others on the board think. In fact I would like to know exactly who is on the new board, Stonhill said he has not made his mind up whether he will stay or not and yet the board must have met to appoint a chairman and vice chairman, so who was there? who is on the new board? someone should ask the club to tell us who is still there and who is not. Thats if there is anyone left at the club to answer? Sackings the week before christmas, very public spirited of them. Hardly the best way to start is it.

Dyl at 17:32:27 Monday December 16 2002
That's very quick moving of Ellis. I feel sorry for Hodder cos I feel that he never really had the chance to show what he was made of. He came into post and immediately had to find a buyer for the club. He spends all his time finding a buyer and when the deal is done he's sacked! I wonder what he could have done in that space of time if he could have concentrated on other issues.

Anon at 17:20:44 Monday December 16 2002
re: trollope, and he never seems to play the ball forward, always to the side

LH at 17:15:34 Monday December 16 2002
Not a surprise , Ellis seems to be very hands on. Why employ someone to do a job when you THINK you can do it yourself. Hard luck on Hodder seemed to work very hard at the job in difficult circumstances . Just when he got us his rubber stamp as well !

Rob Dunkley at 17:07:04 Monday December 16 2002
Breaking News. Gary Hodder has left the club. Deputy Chairman Ken Good has thanked Gary for his hard work at Sixfields.

Ron Manager at 16:46:44 Monday December 16 2002
That match on Saturday, what a load of Trollope. The guy is a bit of an enigma to me. He doesn't do too much 'captaining' and he runs around like a flea on a dogs arse without so much as a sniff of a decent ball!

headland cobbler at 15:08:28 Monday December 16 2002
Achilds view. The changes were forced on Broads!!! Asamoah was suffering with a virus for the Cambridge game and still wasnt considered match fit for Saturday and Gabbas was suspended for Tranmere. However I agree that we tend to try to hit Stamp with high balls when he plays and it disrupts our play. Hopefully they will both be back tomorrow and we will see a different performance. Lets not get too downhearted with Tranmeres result. As for Thompson, he looks a good keeper and was in no way to blame for any of the goals.

towny at 14:10:15 Monday December 16 2002
Oh dear Harper out for 6 weeks,Abbey another month,if the back 4 dont offer more protection to Thompson we'll be back in relegation shit,bring back Hopey bit of pace at the back!Wot about Greg Lincoln must be up for a start soon!

Ray at 13:54:38 Monday December 16 2002
No - its my turn for Harrods this year.

Anon at 11:59:50 Monday December 16 2002
Sorry that i have been consistently an rse on here all year xxxx

Nosey Parker at 11:14:45 Monday December 16 2002
Silly old me.......Thanks Ray and a Merry Xmas ( Your not the Santa in Debenhams are you?)

Ray at 08:59:09 Monday December 16 2002
Well you tried to order the wrong thing - the advert is for Pizza flavoured Dominos - stupid boy Pike - and you have to be having a screw for them to fix it!

LH at 08:38:18 Monday December 16 2002
So with Gabbi suspended who else wold you play up front ?

Anon at 02:16:08 Monday December 16 2002
i find it ironic that we buy stamp to lump it up at him, just as we realise he's injured (after 15 games) and play the ball on the deck (& look bloody good as well doing it) he comes back, then we look cack again!

A Childs View - in Ozstralia! at 00:31:43 Monday December 16 2002
Strewth - what the hell happened on Saturday? 4-0 to a team we beat 4-1 last year? Looking at the shots on target information did Thompson have a nightmare - or were the whole team just crap? Teams headed in the right direction do not lose 4-0. At the Cambridge 2nd round FA Cup game I was concerned that the good football of recent games had been abandoned in favour of lumping the ball up to Stampy - was it more of the same? Personally I felt that Stampy shouldn't have walked back into the first team - Del Boy had been impressive in recent games and forces an opposing defence to play 20 yards deeper because of his pace. KB - why change things which are working - 3-0 win over Luton, 1-0 at QPR and an excellent passing performance against Port Vale - I like my football on the grass, no offence to Stampy who gives us options, however, why fix what's not broken? I'm missing the next few league games because of my Oz jaunt so detailed fans eye accounts of the games on CC would be appreciated. Uru!

duckie at 23:46:10 Sunday December 15 2002
Nosey Parker, they obviously understood the type of screw you were after

Nosey Parker at 23:07:44 Sunday December 15 2002
Also the screw fix advert...I rang them for a shag and they told me to bugger off?

Nosey Parker at 23:06:57 Sunday December 15 2002
Raymond please take the Domino Pizza sign link off......They do not sell Domino flavoured Pizza cos I asked them last night when I was in town! Surely that is a matter of trades description act 1985?

No1Cobbler at 21:31:46 Sunday December 15 2002
You'd think that Broadhurst would realise as we haven't scored a goal from a corner all season he'd chance the corner taker instead of trollope taking them all the time. (Trollope by name, trollope by nature).

Confused? You should be at 12:32:22 Sunday December 15 2002
H, it is you that is confused mate, why do you presume that the directors loans were paid of? what about the other loans from non directors?, Did Ellis pay £310,000 or more like the £500,000 which was qouted in the chron? If the directors bank quarentees are still in have they left there loans in as well? or will they be paid in stages? Has the Inland Revenue been paid or not? What is thye current level of the overdraft, post Ellis's payment? Was Atko paid up? If so how much did it cost the club/Ellis? Answer the above questions and then you will have the right to suppose you know the whole picture, fail to do so and you admit to knowing jack shit like the rest of us until next year when the accounts are published

bloody maddness of not at 11:32:39 Sunday December 15 2002
The H at 10:22:05 Sunday December 15 2002 agaqin its easy,take the first numbers quoted and then subtract the answer you are then left with a smaller reply style answer,hope this makes more sense,Yesterday was like swimming with a small courtyard of space no ship would keep a float a long time if this carry,s forward into a simple idea is the way forward,you know my views on this matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KettCobb at 11:28:08 Sunday December 15 2002
The posting earlier was not actually from me. Yes granted yesterday was a poor performance but i'll be there on Tuesday and then again on Friday at Stockport. The seat sit went well thanks lads and was finished around 12:15 so we finished alot quicker than expected. Thanks to everyone who has sponsored.

ortus at 11:23:22 Sunday December 15 2002
where is gary hodder?

The H at 10:22:05 Sunday December 15 2002
bloody maddness of not at 10:53:56. What you said means absolutely nothing. If you dont know/understand the numbers then there is no need to use cryptic accountant style answers.

Ashcobb at 09:39:32 Sunday December 15 2002
Agree yesterday was poor, very poor. It was as poor as the last 2 league home games against Luton and Port Vale were excellent. Such are the joys of watching the Cobblers. Stamp is still working his way back from injury and is no Howarth or Howard yet but give the guy a chance. Remember the brick bats Howard suffered for years and what we feel about him now. The real kick in the teeth was the second goal with subs board being lifted to bring Asamoah on. You just felt we could have pulled a draw or victory from there. With Gabbiadini back on Tuesday and, hopefully, CC and Asamoah starting it could be up to the top of the Cobblers roller coaster again.

whenwillwelearn at 08:45:00 Sunday December 15 2002
youre up early bloke with a twitch. I agree with your comments re throw-ins and free kicks we are so predictable from them thaat the opposing team know what we are going to do and win the ball from us.As for free kicks...no movement off the ball just stand there and see if the ball comes to me.yes Jamie forrester...you. Stamp well he was woefully bad and how broadhurst could defend him and the rest of the team is a disgrace.We never ever ever ever win a lose ball and without Gabba in the team show little commitment and no f****** balls. i bet cambridge a sh******* themselves for tuesdays replay..........NOT

Bloke with a twitch at 07:37:42 Sunday December 15 2002
Back to basics is needed after yesterday's rubbish performance. Sort out throw-ins, and free kicks. The lack of movement was painful to watch but has been a problem for the team for years. Speddings impersonation of Hunters long throws (they always work) was embarrasing

Anon at 05:25:38 Sunday December 15 2002
To the other West Stand Woman, you're living proof of why women shouldn't be allowed in football grounds. No *#@"ing sense of humour.

Because at 00:40:55 Sunday December 15 2002
Because, the new chairman asked for the SOS campaign to keep going and the Trust (who seemed like the only body who were raising any money, So much for Sixfields Travel) said ok. I suppose it will die down a bit from here on in. I think everyone is waiting for Ellis to make the first move in showing his goodwill with a cash input to grow the club, anyway whats the problem with paying £2 to park? It still seems to be the cheapest in div 2, but were cobblers fans so we will moan about anything, moan moan, no one will buy us, moan moan, somebody has bought us, moan moan, TCMP said this but meant something else, will we ever learn?

Hotel Ender at 23:04:58 Saturday December 14 2002
to the "Other West Sand Woman" - have you never heard of irony? the Tranmere fans were singing "you're not very good", so as an ironic rejoinder we started "we're not very good", and we weren't!!

puzzled at 22:40:48 Saturday December 14 2002
Why is it that the new Chairman talks about signing Gazza, buying up Sixfields, and yet the supporters are stil having to go around collecting money in buckets?

Knock three times at 22:37:52 Saturday December 14 2002
New stratford you repeated it three times and it still don't sound like anything but the truth? why do you see dark clouds, when the sun's shining?

Prat, at 22:35:11 Saturday December 14 2002
New Stratford you really are a prat, ther is nothing in TCMP's comments other than common sense unlike some others he has a pretty good record at judging other peoples intent, remember GDS? I think TCMP like most people is saying "great to have you on board Mr Ellis, we will do what we can to help you build the club," and both Eliss and TCMP could do without conspiracy theorists and lightweight anylists like you trying to second guess there every fart. On the football side the Cobb's were awful today Hargreaves and Harsley were the only two who looked interested. Stamp was anonymous, but Trollope should carry the blame, the midfield was disjointed and he played the captains role as well as Amanda Holden plays the role of loving wife. We missed Gabby, in fact we missed anybody capable of being a playmaker, The new keeper never got to grips with the defense, and our deadball stuff was pants. Look at the stats in today's programme the Cobblers are bottom of the dead ball league no goals from corners or free kicks, just balls lobbed at Sammo and Burgess's heads in the hope of something remarkable happening. Sort it out Kev, we deserve better value for our money than we got today.

The Team at 21:46:27 Saturday December 14 2002
We don't need to play any more - our wages are secure.

Vince at 21:22:56 Saturday December 14 2002
Thanks to everyone who made a donation or collected donations today, the total amount collected was £1110.69 bringing the total collected so far to £15,209.71

Anon at 21:16:12 Saturday December 14 2002
Never mind, every cloud has a silver lining, at least the Diamonds won today.

Wheres Ellis? at 21:14:54 Saturday December 14 2002
Ellis was last seen heading towards the top of Bridge Street waving a contract and screaming something like "I've found a get out clause"

Towny at 19:55:40 Saturday December 14 2002
Free entry for kids at stockport next week,anybody want to take mine?

Nosey Parker at 19:34:35 Saturday December 14 2002
Singing "we are not vert good" is a bit of an under statement!! I bet ellis is really impressed with the donkey Spedding 2 goals down to him mincing in midfield and getting caight out. Mc Gregor another total waste of space in my opinion, that was the worst home performance for 3 years no wonder people left early I wish I had! the only good thing is that we know for sutre that we are clueless with out Gabbi up front and Stamp looks like a racecourse player on a Sunday after a night on the piss!!

The Other West Stand Woman at 19:22:28 Saturday December 14 2002
I would like to say a big thank you to all the so called supporters in the West Stand Today - singing "We're not very good" to the team was a disgrace - if you're a true supporter, you support through thick and thin - if the players' morale wasn't already low it certainly would have been after hearing that!! Hope you are all proud of yourselves. On a brighter note thought we played well first half and if we'd taken our chances then, then we could have won. Good luck to the lads on Tuesday, I'll be there supporting - come on Cobblers!!

oldbrook cobbler at 19:12:08 Saturday December 14 2002
that last posting was not from me, was it?

oldbrook cobbler at 19:08:29 Saturday December 14 2002
i have to say ive been on a few footy club message boards and this is by far and away the strangest. some of the comments are ridiculous. and why do people impersonate other people? surely if people come on here and state their views in there own name other people would think more of them. i reckon thats why you get the same names on here time after time, and the real supporters dont bother to waste their time on here.

New Stratford God Person at 18:58:51 Saturday December 14 2002
To Anon, this is a copy of what TC wrote below; It's early doors and the new board has not yet formed and/or met but Andrew Ellis got off to a good start by coming along to the AGM and It's early doors and the new board has not yet formed and/or met but Andrew Ellis got off to a good start by coming along to the AGM and I am sure we can work together for the benifit of the club.. So I wasnt making it up if you focus on "It's early doors and the new board has not yet formed and/or met but Andrew Ellis got off to a good start by coming along to the AGM and I am sure we can work together for the benifit of the club." so why does he have to say that, it sounds like he is not that keen on him, thats my interpretation! Northampton Speedway is that not at Brafield!!! and still there u toss pot Old Stratford!!

oldbrook cobbler at 18:09:58 Saturday December 14 2002
how did your sponsered sit go kettcobb?

oldbrook cobbler at 18:09:00 Saturday December 14 2002
apparently harper went for a jog round the lake on monday and pulled up half way round after feeling a sharp pain above his ankle hence the crutches, out for a couple of games i think.

KettCobb at 18:08:25 Saturday December 14 2002
well that was pure shite, i wont be going next week. new owner same crap football.

Towny at 17:38:22 Saturday December 14 2002
Well wot a load of s*&% that was.spedding,McGregor,trollope were dire Harsley,Hargreaves o.k. rest average.How can a team miss one player so desperately(gabbas)Asamoah and CC should have started.Wots up with Harper,why was he seen on crutches? we play like that on tues we'll be f+&%*$g slaughtered!!!!

Ted at 17:32:23 Saturday December 14 2002
I have to agree with Kevan, 4-0 was harsh.Two very ordinary sides but Tranmere chased every ball,closed down well and most importantly took their chances.Defence looked very suspect,but what has happened to Jamie,looked woefully short of confidence and never looked comfortable partnering Stamp who played like a conference centre forward.Come back Gabby!

Steve at 16:49:18 Saturday December 14 2002
Good God! We're 3-0 down. and it's nearly the end! Wot's going on?!?

ozz at 15:59:03 Saturday December 14 2002
that fiddler from dustbin country talks load garbage.

Anon at 11:25:18 Saturday December 14 2002
Why isnt there a live commentary on the kettcobb seat sit on ntfc.tv?

bloody maddness of not at 10:53:56 Saturday December 14 2002
The H at 08:33:29 Saturday December 14 2002,its easy the first payment is a quick resolution to the first £310,000,the directors cash is held in a trust insuring that the next £600,000 is kept in a managable amonut to help in the issue of share sales,when Ellis finds a amount to satisfy the directors all monies that are owed will be released in a set agreed fund to help out any debts incurred during the sale of the shares to Ellis,ok hope this helps,

Anon at 09:42:00 Saturday December 14 2002
Shame the Cobblers cam isn't working anymore,Kett Cobb getting a blistered arse would make riveting viewing.Good luck mate.

umm at 09:05:43 Saturday December 14 2002
Yeah, whatever you say.

The H at 08:33:29 Saturday December 14 2002
So Ellis has resumed the debt of the club for 310,000, right ? But the directors loans where 600,000, im confused. And to my calculations if the directors loans have been paid of at 600,000, then removing the provision in the accounts to pay the monies back to the directors over three years, would indeed allow a break even business. Anyone have any views ?

MK Diamond at 01:52:54 Saturday December 14 2002
MK DiamondS LOVE BOYS

MK Diamond at 01:25:11 Saturday December 14 2002
KETT COBB I agree, NTFC are a LTD outfit.

henry fiddle at 21:36:05 Friday December 13 2002
Ellis out,how can he let CC play for England under 20s when we have a such an important game coming up,lets get him out b4 its to late,you know my views on this matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ellis out out out OUT OUT OUTOUTOUTOUTOUTOUTOUT.

Towny at 20:04:52 Friday December 13 2002
Trollope,best midfielder no no no Harsley has some quality would have been good alongside richard hill,i dont think Troll does enough speshly before wales games!!... who do we think should be released at end of season apart from the media 11 , catering company,the stewards and Barry Sonhill

Bazza at 18:50:40 Friday December 13 2002
God luck to Kettcobb on seat sit. I hope the weather's a bit better for you!

Bazza at 18:48:46 Friday December 13 2002
Wel done to,CC on what sounds like a good England debut. I should think he'll be rested tommorrow now that Spedding is fit.

LH at 16:04:04 Friday December 13 2002
Eastcote , what about Ray Train ?

eastcoteobbler at 15:48:32 Friday December 13 2002
And..... on tactics for tomorrow, we seemed to play a long ball game last week against Cambridge and to be fair it did work in the second half. Hope the comeback of Stampy doesn't entice Broadhurst into the long ball game tomorrow and ongoing because we have played some of the best football on the deck this season for many a year. Harsley and Trollope are the best central midfied pairing i think I've ever seen at the club (going back twenty years!!)

eastcoteobbler at 15:43:46 Friday December 13 2002
Speedway and dogtrack was at Nunn Mills and has now been swallowed up by various parts of the Avon complex, I believe it was closed due in some way to complaints from the General Hospital about noise levels. Typical of the NIMBY attitude of our county town then!!

Old Stratford Cobbler at 15:03:21 Friday December 13 2002
Anybody notice on ebay that there is an old Northampton Speedway badge currently for sale for £71.00 with 3 days still to go? I never knew there was speedway in Northampton. Can any wise man enlighten me? Am really intrigued.

Old Stratford Cobbler at 14:54:43 Friday December 13 2002
Check out the advert for cobblersbet on the Offal Website - first Goalscorer v Tranmere, Gabbiadini 9-2? I'll be having at least £10.00 on that one!! Think the odds should be a little more wider, methinks!!

Old Stratford Cobbler at 14:48:27 Friday December 13 2002
The postings earlier this morning were NOT the one and only Old Stratford Cobbler but a well known con-man. I know who he is and will be going to a solicitors on Monday. I also think he had a liaison with Cherie Blair. In the words of Shaggy..."It Wasn't Me". But thanks for all the publicity for Old Stratford, The Gateway To Northamptonshire. Up The Cobblers!!

Premier League scout at 14:35:16 Friday December 13 2002
Hello, I understand that you have a young left sided player at Northampton who is hitting the headlines. My club, Evenmorefranchised than Wimbledon F.C. are more than alert to this. In fact we have been trying to sign John Frain for quite a while now.

Anon at 13:09:11 Friday December 13 2002
Dean Peer, Moor Green

Anon at 13:05:48 Friday December 13 2002
Oops Garry Hughes is at Moor Green

Anon at 13:02:48 Friday December 13 2002
Ryan Thompson is nowhere

Anon at 13:02:13 Friday December 13 2002
Farnborough

where is at 12:58:32 Friday December 13 2002
chris lee?

United Front at 12:54:14 Friday December 13 2002
I think Asamoah is only doubtful with a virus, I hope he will be fit because Tranmere's left back is out suspended and their fans seem to think this will be a weakness.

Anon at 12:36:03 Friday December 13 2002
Martin. CC will be rested after playing the full 90 against the yodellers so speedy spedding will come in, pikey will come in for the injured del boy and stamp will start with jamie up front. tictacs will be hoof ball. result - first goal wins.

Anon at 12:03:57 Friday December 13 2002
Garry Hughes is at Kettering

Carl at 11:58:17 Friday December 13 2002
It would appear Andy Morrow plays for Bangor FC in the Irish League

Martin at 11:56:27 Friday December 13 2002
what tacticks and starting line up do u think do u think kev will go for on sat?

Wot No Gabbi!!! at 11:52:55 Friday December 13 2002
Big Bill, without Gabbiadini I think the team that Millwall would meet in the FA Cup (assuming we beat Cambridge) will play a lot differently from the team that will face Tranmere. Gabbi is the inspiration at the moment scoring or setting up most goals, without him I fear we will look totally disjointed and will struggle to get anything out of the game.

Flying Pig at 11:48:10 Friday December 13 2002
Extra helpers are needed to man the buckets, I wonder if Ted will volunteer?

EP at 11:46:42 Friday December 13 2002
English Partnerships

LH at 11:44:31 Friday December 13 2002
Big Bill , dont forget the voluntary £2.00 for parking and say hello to Ted who will be rattling a bucket.

Big Bill at 11:37:11 Friday December 13 2002
IF YOU SEE A MILLWALL FAN - frantically taking notes at your game against Tranmere tomorrow its me. We are all banned from attending Leicester away on Saturday so I'm going to support the Cobblers with a Northampton supporting mate. As a result of the FA cup draw the general consensus with us is A) you will beat Cambridge and B) You may very well beat us at Sixfields. My comments from the game will be passed to the Millwall management whereupon it will be promptly dismissed. We are under-performing by miles this season.

MKMal at 11:31:07 Friday December 13 2002
I thought CC had a great game considering Rickets and Thomas virtually ignored everyone else on the field. I hope the coach can knock some sense into the greedy B******s. On that showing it probably put CC into all the Premier scouts minds that were watching, and much as I would hate to lose him, another half a million on his price tag.

Anon at 11:15:15 Friday December 13 2002
Ralph Nader you ignoramus, EP is Enoch Powell, Ted will tell you all about him.

LH at 11:15:08 Friday December 13 2002
From www.thefa.com After the game Les Reed spoke in glowing terms about young Northampton left back Carruthers, who made his debut, saying: "He settled in excellently and coped very well both physically and mentally in what was a difficult match. At this level there are few naturally left footed defenders and I think we may have discovered a real find for England." Excuse me Les exactly WHO discovered CC ?

Ryan Thompson at 10:05:01 Friday December 13 2002
and me

Andy Morrow at 10:04:42 Friday December 13 2002
Who do I play for now

Ralph Nader at 09:31:51 Friday December 13 2002
Who is EP TCMP? - Stop acting like a bloody politician, we all hate them especially that lying, cheating, Blair boy.

A Weird ****** at 09:28:23 Friday December 13 2002
There is nothing wrong with childish racist comments. Personally I hate the ******* English, I think they are a bunch of *****. Na Na Na Na Na.

Vince at 09:21:10 Friday December 13 2002
Just another reminder that the Car Park and Bucket donations will continue on saturday. Please continue to make donations and show the clubs new owners that the fans care about the club all of the time and not just when there is a crisis. Help is still needed (we have 7 volunteers so far and need at least another 2) so if you can help please ring me on 07790 714089. We will be meeting outside the club shop at 1.15pm.

perhaps at 09:14:15 Friday December 13 2002
perhaps its knobheads like Old Stratford, plus all the childish racist nonsense that stops TCMP coming on here as much as we would all like. Come on Ray clean out the pig sty.

Anon at 08:55:30 Friday December 13 2002
You are a complete tosser Old Stratford. TCMP said nothing fo the sort.

Martin at 08:44:31 Friday December 13 2002
I hope every one will be at the game this weekend. I get the feeling it is going to be a big crowd which is exactly what we need right now to give the team the extra push into the play offs. More impotently we need to get at least 800 people so that we have more supports than Miltdon united.

Old Stratford Cobblerbone at 07:23:25 Friday December 13 2002
its true i tossed over Margaret Thatcher and John Major.

Old Stratford Cobblerbone at 03:57:11 Friday December 13 2002
Tony C, your response makes it appear that you will work with the new owner with gritted teeth! - for the good of the club - dont you get on with anyone - is everyone in power your enemy? Is it true that you were Margaret Thatchers lover and she tossed you out for a slimmer model!! Jumping John Major!!

silent at 22:19:12 Thursday December 12 2002
anon's been silent since 13:26 c'mon anon where are you when you are needed to ask questions?

TCMP at 22:09:51 Thursday December 12 2002
I guess the small number of questions is based on the fact that everyone was watching CC's debut for England, I caught the second half and I thought he gave a good account of himself but was not given enough of the ball, the build up play was so predictable, Ricketts to Thomas-Thomas to Ricketts-run into a packed defence lose the ball, and at times you could see CC hand aloft screaming for the ball. I suppose it will take a while for others to learn his game, but England could have done so much more if they had been willing to use other options and switch the play left. Ted, your two questions, first the Trust and the new board, yes we look forward to continuing a constructive relationship, It's early doors and the new board has not yet formed and/or met but Andrew Ellis got off to a good start by coming along to the AGM and I am sure we can work together for the benifit of the club. The council/ep land issues are more complex, I am sure the council will want to be positive but they also have to weigh up the responsibility to the council Tax payer, remember the council invested £6m in building Sixfields so some will look for a return. But perhaps we can work on a deal where the council give up some control on the promise of future development. There are 45 acres up at Sixfields ripe for leisure development and there will be no shortage of potential developers, so what we have to do is convince EP that our plans are the best deal for the community, All I will say is that I have told the new board members that I will do all in my giving to help them put their case and work through the issues with those concerned. I am sure over the next few days and weeks the basis of the plans will develop into something that we can promote as of benifit not only to the club but for everyone else involved. I hope this helps but it is difficult to talk around plans that are still emerging. TC

Carruthers for England at 20:18:13 Thursday December 12 2002
Carruthers playing for England U-20 on Sky Sports NOW!!

Ted at 19:13:38 Thursday December 12 2002
TCMP...Do you foresee major problems arising regarding the proposed purchase of land, between Mr Ellis and the Council and/or English partnership?

Ted at 19:03:27 Thursday December 12 2002
TCMP..Do you foresee a good working relationship between the Trust and the new board members.

TCMP at 18:48:17 Thursday December 12 2002
anon at 13:26 I have said before that I am always here and watching and listening, I did answer questions for an hour following the trust agm and did a 8min interview with NTV so silent might be an understatement (in fact I am not too good at being silent!!). Anyway I am always happy to answer questions, I am leaving London in the next 30 mins and will log on when I get back to Northampton, and answer any questions posted in between, hope this helps TCMP

LH at 17:34:38 Thursday December 12 2002
According to the FA website CC is in starting line up for U20's. Good old boy , I bet he'll be as proud as punch walking out with the three lions on his shirt .

Bazza at 15:02:04 Thursday December 12 2002
They must think it's panto season all year round.

LH at 14:44:01 Thursday December 12 2002
No , there working at the Derngate Panto this Xmas. Arguing over who gets the back end.

Bazza at 14:07:30 Thursday December 12 2002
LH, so are they claiming dole then?

LH at 13:46:06 Thursday December 12 2002
Bazza , no were not , not as far as I know .

And he seemed such a decent bloke..... at 13:27:47 Thursday December 12 2002
TWO professional footballers arrested by police investigating a nightclub bust-up can be named by The Star. They are Sheffield Wednesday right-back Ian Hendon, a former England Under 21 international, and Philip Scott, a midfielder currently out of contract but training with the Owls. Both men were arrested and interviewed at Leeds city centre's Bridewell Police Station after an alleged incident outside the Bondi Beach Bar in Leeds on Monday night. The players are believed to have been enjoying the club's Christmas party at the Wellington Street bar when violence erupted. Both men are on police bail until the New Year. Today British Transport Police were seeking witnesses to the incident in which two bouncers claim to have been injured. Doormen Alan Falkingbridge, aged 23, and Colin Veal, 24, say they suffered black eyes and bruised ribs after the alleged punch-up. Hendon, 31, was a trainee with Spurs and celebrated his 31st birthday six days ago. He joined the Owls from Division Two team Northampton Town in October 2000 for £40,000. Scott, 28, was a £75,000 buy from Scottish outfit St Johnstone in March 1999. Bar owner Steve Potter, 30, said a "free-for-all" erupted when a man was asked to leave the club at around 1.15am. He said: "I've been in this business for seven years and I've never seen anything like it." Hendon could face a hefty fine from the club if found to have been involved – up to a maximum of two weeks wages. Scott, who trains with the club but is no longer an Owls player, cannot be fined but could be banned from the training ground.

Anon at 13:26:56 Thursday December 12 2002
TCMP has been silent over the latest takeover (unlike the previous one) - C'mon Tony where are you when we need you?

Bazza at 13:10:37 Thursday December 12 2002
So, we're not paying Frain & Lavin?

LH at 13:04:06 Thursday December 12 2002
But did there wage bill singlehandly nearly force the Club into Administration ? Errr... Dont think so . I was commenting more on the financial money grabbing side . Mind you we did have Hodge last year who could only run for 20 minutes, and before Hodgies fan club go on about what an asset he would be now just note how he wasn't snapped in the summer !

Bazza at 12:56:57 Thursday December 12 2002
LH, what about, Frain & Lavin. They've redefined the meaning of unavailable and Marsh, Hope and Spedding are hardly ever fit.

LH at 12:41:14 Thursday December 12 2002
Although we have had problems, at least we dont have someone like Neil Ruddock on the books at the moment. Apparently Swindon had to have extra , extra , large shorts made ! At least Gabbi's cut down on the pies and is top scorer.

Anon at 12:35:19 Thursday December 12 2002
i know people who have applied for soccer am. they said they'd ring on the friday to let them know and never did. LOVEJOY OUT

No1Cobbler at 12:26:47 Thursday December 12 2002
As we all know Sky is Anti-Cobblers. Take SoccerAM for example. They are always asking for Fans of The Week from Northampton. Some people I know have applied and been refused. SAYS IT ALL REALLY SKY - ANTI-COBBLERS

Vote TED and JIM T at 11:15:39 Thursday December 12 2002
Anon and KettCobb out!!!

Bazza at 11:10:12 Thursday December 12 2002
Who wouldn't go to Scunthorpe given the choice? The steelworks, the ice cold wind blowing off The North Sea, the friendly smiling people,etc.

Claret Boy at 10:28:43 Thursday December 12 2002
Why oh why oh why has sky chosen the Scunthopre Carlise Match ove NTFC v Cambridge Replay our first round produced four goals and theirs produced none NONE... I think there is a conspiracy

ozz at 10:00:54 Thursday December 12 2002
we are on a roll folks,,,,,something wonderfull is going to happen.

Bazza at 09:56:48 Thursday December 12 2002
Wouldn't the council be happy to unload Sixfields? I seem to remember that it costs money for them to run it but they wanted assurances that it would remain a community facility before handing it over. Wasn't there some talk of The Cobblers taking over the management of the whole Sixfields complex when the present management's contract expires next year? If so then wouldn't the club make profit from the whole site? I think we're ok for central defenders, Dunc Spedding looks good when he plays there, we've got plenty of strikers, I think we need a good right sided midfielder. I hear Darren Anderton may be available and he fits in with The Cobblers profile: always injured, his wages would bankrupt us (again) and he's past his best.

ozz at 09:56:20 Thursday December 12 2002
i think fattys p*ssed of.what happens to all that money them kind souls collected in the carpark appeal.

Rob Dunkley at 09:47:08 Thursday December 12 2002
How could we play a more containing eleven against Wigan? Asamoah and Gill were our only fit right sided players. I do not count McGregor as Asamoah is better defensively than the fashion victim Scouser!

Rob Dunkley at 09:44:07 Thursday December 12 2002
Having Marshy back soon is a big boost. If he can stay fit then he is a good player to have in the 16. I think before he injured he was playing right-midfield with Gilly at right-back. Marsh, did will at Cardiff at nearly scored. He can also play in a number of other positions. Looking forward to seeing how Stamp and Forrester works - I agree with Broads Stamp looks a bit more skilful than Howard although he is less bulky than him!

The Drilling Cobbler at 09:27:28 Thursday December 12 2002
Martin - regarding the tactics, spot on! He openly mentioned that Cambridge had 2 pacy wide men yet started with a formation that clearly did not take that into account. Thankfully he realised it before it was to late(but only just) and we are still in the cup. Similar to Wigan, a 'containing' 11 would surely have been better than an attacking 11 trying to contain! Result - Asmamoah did not get any service and was forced to track back and help defend. With Marsh approaching full fitness, surely Gill will soon be played in midfield for the more tricky away fixtures - or against teams who possess pace and skill on their left hand side? Another thought on the Gabbs,Forrester and Stamp forward line - rarely have I seen it work when a team plays 3 out and out strikers from the start of the match. The opposition end up controlling the midfield, hence the strikers in the 4-3-3 side do not get the service needed. At least the problem is solved on Saturday - 2 chins(was 3) is suspended so it looks like Stamp and Forrester up front with Asa on the wing in midfield. I predict a 3-1 win.

Anon at 08:55:14 Thursday December 12 2002
It means - "let us build stuff like hotels etc and we will use the profit from this to expland the stadium."

Hotel Ender at 08:20:33 Thursday December 12 2002
I think the directors (stonhill & co) are also keeping their bank guarantees in place for approx three years - at least I think that's what was said last week at the Open Forum.

Anon at 23:26:50 Wednesday December 11 2002
each of the directors are keeping 100 shares, i know that (i think). he bought 60% of the shares which came to £310,000 which paid off debts

Sid at 23:20:00 Wednesday December 11 2002
Did I read somewhere - probably in the Chron - that Ellis had gained all but 100 shares for nothing, in return for funding the costs of running the club? I cannot find the page I read it on though..... anyone else see something to this effect?

KettCobb at 22:46:41 Wednesday December 11 2002
Dunno but it sounds good ;-)

Dazed and Confused at 22:33:27 Wednesday December 11 2002
What the *&!? does this mean: "Significant enabling retail contributions will be required from the surrounding land owned by the Council and/or English Partnerships with receipts going towards the re-development costs of the stadium project." Am I just too pissed? Will it all make sense in the morning?

KettCobb at 22:21:18 Wednesday December 11 2002
Fattus - have you not realised that the Directors have just sold the majority of their shares to Andrew Ellis?

KettCobb at 22:18:35 Wednesday December 11 2002
i am quite happy with my spelling thank you ;-) It is a problem when you type quickly and then don't re read what you have written! NTFC is a limited company yes as are most football clubs(interestingly Direones are not a ltd company). NTFC is in a better position than alot of clubs,namely Peterboro who are up the creek without a boat let alone a paddle! Ted your right the council will try and get as much money as possible for the stadium and surrounding land,surely they will be more prepared to co operate this time though due to their current situation. Anon - surely Ellis outlining his plans is a good thing? You'd complain if he didn't say anything! His latest statement makes 100% sense to me and he has my full backing! im sure that makes him happy ;-)

Fattus at 21:57:40 Wednesday December 11 2002
Lets just hope come January that you finally get wound up and stop robbing people.You have run up debts of over 2 million in the last 10 years and got away without paying. The directors should be locked up. Why won't they sell their shares? They want lots of money for them... even though the company is insolvent, but they like the perks. Ordinary everyday football supports are being lead a merry dance all in the name of supporting their local club.. it's not a club it's a limited company and the council should not be wasting tax payers money to prop them up.

Anon at 21:22:02 Wednesday December 11 2002
2 things. firstly ted- you must hate being took over as the trust don't seem to mid him and secondly ELLIS - STOP MENTIONING WHAT YOU WILL BUILD AT THE GROUND AND HOW MUCH MORE IT COULD BE USED IN EVERY INTERVIEW YOU GIVE!!! it's started to do my nut in

Ted at 19:46:53 Wednesday December 11 2002
As a post-script to my previous statement.How great it is to see a forward thinking capitalist consortium running the club and trying to take it forward.The "Lefties" have held this club and indeed this town back for too long.Out with the old,in with the new!

Ted at 19:41:44 Wednesday December 11 2002
KC...I should imagine the cost of acquiring the stadium is well known to Mr Ellis.Remember he is a property developer and is therefore not unaware of ways and means of getting his own way.You're right about the financial problems of the council,but remember they have an obligation to the rate-payers of Northampton to obtain at least the market value of the Stadium and surrounding area.We are therefore talking very large sums of money,and I would suspect a few more big "players" will enter the arena in the near future.I am really excited about all this,and as I said yesterday I don't mind anyone making a pot full of cash on the way as long as it takes the club forward.

Spelling at 19:29:59 Wednesday December 11 2002
KetCobb sort your spelling out! Its so bad its amusing if you only knew what you were really writing!!

KettCobb at 19:24:48 Wednesday December 11 2002
With regards to the Stadium i think we still have £1million available to us to develop the stadium if we can put in a likewise amount,so say if we put in 500k then i guess we could use 500k of the available £1mill? Its going to be down to the council at the end of the day. To be honesti think the council will operate and may even hand over the ground at a cheap rate as Northampton Council is in a total mess and has more debts that anyone could imagine! IF Ellis gives KB transfer funds,and it looks likely,then id suggest we may need a decent defender to sure up the defence and possibly someone who can take players on and get in a good cross. But the main priority has to be a central defender,doesnt it?

Anon at 18:51:34 Wednesday December 11 2002
from what i have read it seems to be nothing, the cost of the debts has been transefered but stonhill and friends have made no money. although on the offal shite they must be so busy sending out text alerts and setting up mike stands for cobb world they have forgotton to change the name of the chairman in "meet the staff"

LH at 17:44:13 Wednesday December 11 2002
Re: Broadhursts tactics . Kevan must of had a specific reason for playing 4-3-3 , he obviously felt it would give us an advantage . It didnt work , he changed it , it worked . Big difference on previous managers was that he had a plan B and was prepared to change.

The H at 17:24:26 Wednesday December 11 2002
So what did our football club sell for in the end ? Was it the same a the italians original offer ? Can a felloe fan fill me in ?

therealslimmartinw at 16:52:01 Wednesday December 11 2002
Sorry meant to say we started 4-3-3 WITHOUT Asamoah - wouldnt make sense else... doh.

therealslimMartinW at 16:50:09 Wednesday December 11 2002
We are underachieving under Kevan Broadhurst because poor tactics are robbing us of points...DISCUSS. To explain, look at the game against Cambridge. Why on earth did we start by playing 4-3-3 AND with Asamoah when 4-4-2 with him has seen us take teams apart. What happened? We go 2-0 before it occurred that Asamoah - the best thing in claret - should go on. We secured a draw. But could have won because the change in tack saw a turnaround in fortune. I think Stampy is great and gives us another option up front - but the danger, as seen in the first half against Cambridge is that we just pump long balls Atkins style. And we all know how mindnumbing that can be - see first half of the Oxford v Swindon game. I think Kev has brought in some fantastic players and has seen us settle comfortably midtable. But I just wonder where we would be if we didnt make glaring tactical mistakes like the one basic one against Cambridge. It was interesting to read that Kev felt that in the first half their wingers were allowed too much freedom. That was because we were not playing with any width!!! It was his tactics. And when it changed second half their wide players were forced back just by the existence of Asamoah who scared the living daylights out of them. If Asamoah is not worth a regular place in our team then David Beckham is not worth a place in the England side. It's so glaringly obvious to me. Looking at us we look like a side that should be in the play offs but I like others here have been content and will be content to see us stay up with all the financial difficulties we have had. I guess that is the level of expectation around Northampton Town. The difference between Kev and Atko, is that he Kev at lesat looks to change things. I just hope that we do not continue to make the basic error of fixing things when they aint broken. And changing putting players on the subs bench when they are more than worthy of a start. I guess Asamoah does not act up, so it is easy to make him a sub. But that should not be the criteria. Up the Cobblers.

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LH at 15:36:01 Wednesday December 11 2002
Good call . Centre with Pace & right midfielder .

United Front at 15:06:39 Wednesday December 11 2002
I know its playing fantasy football, but given that it looks like Ellis is going to give KB some kind of budget to add to the squad (albeit on free transfers/loans etc) what positions do people think need strengthening? For me it would be a central defender with a bit of pace, another central midfielder and possibly another right sided midfielder. I don't think that we need any more forwards and both of our goalkeepers are fine (possibly if Thompson impresses we could look to bring him in perminately). Another thing, wouldn't it be great if the fans of NTFC crawled out of the woodwork on Saturday and showed Andrew Ellis and Barry Stonhill our appreciation and support. Sadly, however, I suspect that the gate will be around 4,000.

Steve at 14:54:05 Wednesday December 11 2002
LH - Yep, it's a hangover from the days some dotty old bat, called Thatch who used to hang about feeding the piegeons in Downing Street.

Mad Jack Mc Hatter at 14:30:15 Wednesday December 11 2002
How come all the Albanians and Kosovans have the money to sit in William Hill in Fish street, I know why cos its mugs like us that pay for it. The sad thing is they all look the same in there leather coats and black hats but i used to wear them now everyone thinks I am an Albanian!!

LH at 14:27:10 Wednesday December 11 2002
Steve, thanks never knew competition was not a valid reason for planning objection's . Also good to see that Ellis has publicly backed Kevan and that the Manager will be left alone to manage his budget as he see's best . As posted last week I was a bit concerned with his pronoucements on Gabbi & Gazza that AE was getting involved in team matters and was cooking up a recipe for disaster.

Anon at 14:12:35 Wednesday December 11 2002
I think people are just reserving judgement until Ellis has had a chance to demonstrate what his full intentions are and what if any of his plans and ideas he is able to implement. He is obviously interested in the ground and surrounding land and there's nothing wrong with that particularly if it is of eventual benefit to NTFC. I wouldn't have thought that he really expects the Borough Council to just hand over the stadium at no cost and I would guess it will be many months before stadium improvements, land purchase and development take place. If in the meantime he can move the club forward, or at least stop it slipping backwards that is about as much as anyone can realistically expect.

Steve at 13:40:30 Wednesday December 11 2002
LH - All good points, except for the planning permission bit. You suggest that other businesses around Sixfields would object to competitive developments. From what little I nknow of planning regulations, I understand that the planning committee are allowed to take into account various types of objection from various quarters, but NOT on the grounds of competition. In other words, if you own a restaurant at Sixfields, your objection to Ellis building a restaurant on the grounds of competition will be ignored. However, if you are a resident from over the road, your objectiopn on the grounds of, say, late night nuisance, might be considered. On the subject of the whole takeover, it just HAS to be good news, and I'm amazed there's not more euphoria on thi site. We've spent months fearing the worst and being tossed about on a sea of uncertainty (how about that?!?), being pulled one way by Fashanu, another by GDS. Then up pops Ellis, not a chest beating sugar daddy, promising the earth, but a down to earth bloke, who's spotted a business opportunity, that involves a sport he's potty about. We have nothing to moan about. Andrew Ellis is patently a sound bloke. We should be counting our lucky stars. OK - nothing lasts for ever. The day will come when Ellis either sells the club or we go under, but that loks like being a fair way off. For now, let's relax and enjoy!

LH at 13:08:52 Wednesday December 11 2002
Good Point's posted earlier. I am assuming that the Council must have done a lot of the prelimenary sale work when Fashanu was going to buy . If they could sell the Sixfields site at current market price the cash would be welcome for the Council budget and they would not have to worry about the up-keep of the stadium. Put a covenant on the usage of the site to protect NTFC , develop ground to provide Corporate box's , bigger away end (more revenue). More bars , resturants , Hotels on Sixfields ? Great location near 15a , great catchment area but you have get planning permission & I cant see existing business agreeing to that. As long as the new owners dont forget their core product , the football team . Produce an entertaining team that will consistantly win at home and your bound to see attendances rise. Provide decent Corporate facilities coupled with decent football product and i'm sure Business will have a genuine alternative to the Saints. Hope it all works after the last few years of negativity , makes a change being able to comment on the positive.

Macc Cobblers at 12:49:56 Wednesday December 11 2002
I would think that the first thing that Ellis needs to do is to resolve put in measures to improve our debt position - presumably even with the cash that has been forthcoming from his purchase of the majority shareholding we still have total debt of at around £1 million. Re the purchase of the ground, has anybody any ideas on the valuation - perhaps up to £5 million - and on top of this we have all the redevelopment costs. It will be interesting to see how all this is going to be funded.

United Front at 12:19:41 Wednesday December 11 2002
Jesus its quiet on here. You'd have thought after yesterday we might have had some things to discuss, but obviously not. Did anyone else hear reports from Ellis on the radio stating that the council should release Sixfields to NTFC in order for there to be a viable future? Does anyone else see more than a few problems with this scenario? I also got the impression from the Open Forum last Thursday that Ellis expects the Council to simply acquiesce to his plans to develop the site. Another important issue is that TCMP stated that there were plenty of grants/trusts available ti NTFC if we apply, but these will have to be matched by money from outside investment. I just have no idea of whether Ellis or his consortium have got that kind of money to invest, so where is the cash going to come from for redevelopment? The Council certainly won't foot the bill.

Vince at 08:22:06 Wednesday December 11 2002
The voluntary donation scheme will continue before saturdays game with Tranmere. Andrew Ellis has made the following comment about the SOS appeal,“It is very important that we continue the SOS Appeal. The appeal has had a terrific effect on the club and all monies raised will help take Northampton Town Football Club forward. While the financial crisis may have eased the SOS Appeal still has a big part to play. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has or will continue to donate and to those who have collected on behalf of the campaign.” As always volunteers are required, we meet outside the club shop at 1.15pm and if you would like to help please email me. Also, the best of luck to Neil Egerton for his sponsored seat sit which will take place before the game.

scrounging Post Office filler/white trash at 07:23:51 Wednesday December 11 2002
i not have to find a job,you pay for me and my wife and the children,give me a council house which i bought for £17,000,now i'll sell this one for £100,000,nice pension fund,never work again,thank you taxpayer/mug

Marco Gabbiadini at 00:15:32 Wednesday December 11 2002
Go away Phil Chard you loser. Go and miss some more sitters.

Phil Chard at 00:12:47 Wednesday December 11 2002
Sod off Gabb's. You could never run round me when I was in my prime.

Marco Gabbiadini's CD Collection Comment at 00:11:40 Wednesday December 11 2002
I like a bit of Drum and Bass. Got all the albums me.

John Gregory and his Right-Wing Lambasting at 00:08:52 Wednesday December 11 2002
Asylum seekers should all return to home as just like my transfer scandals it only causes friction.

Phil Chard and his bitter political comment. at 00:06:30 Wednesday December 11 2002
For the thief who nicked my signed match ball all those years ago I hope you are proud of yourselves. I was solely responsible for some nail biting relegation battles due to my failure to find the net and this is how I rewarded? Northampton is full of scum, especially that huge council estate, Kings Heath, that does nothing but breed theives and tattoo's. Stop Unemployment Benefit now, that's what I say. Bloody scrounging Post Office fillers.

KILROY SILK'S GREY HAIRED DO-GOODING COMMENT at 00:01:01 Wednesday December 11 2002
HAVING TEA WITHOUT MILK IS RACIST. ALSO ALL THOSE COMBAT 18 MEMBERS WHO INSIST ON NOT HAVING BLACK PUDDING IN THEIR RIGHT-WING BREAKFASTS NEED TO BE ARRESTED.

Ted at 22:18:03 Tuesday December 10 2002
Question of the day.Is the army of Trust bucket bashers about to be disbanded?

Black homosexual asylum seeker at 20:24:44 Tuesday December 10 2002
me wife is male and me kids adopted,thank you again for my house/car it is nice

Ted at 18:49:22 Tuesday December 10 2002
Personally I think this is the best thing that could have happened to our club.Ofcourse only time will tell ,but this has to be the way forward.No football club can survive without being a seven day a week business earning a seven day a week income.You would be a fool to think Mr Ellis' interests were only in the football club.We know he wants the land to develop ,but I say good luck to him and his partners ,and I hope they make a pot full of money for themselves as long as my beloved Cobblers prospers on the way.

nsb at 18:10:46 Tuesday December 10 2002
thank god somebody has finaly bought us!

Anon at 17:25:09 Tuesday December 10 2002
unless of course we do not qulaify as we have been on the TV for FA Cup games three times in the last 5 years? never stopped man ure being on

Eh, what? at 17:17:45 Tuesday December 10 2002
Read below, give me a house, food, entertainment, I wont pay you back.

ian at 17:16:08 Tuesday December 10 2002
Whatever happened to Gerard Lavin(scottish,right back used to kick balls at Bristol City fans)

Lovejoy at 16:30:58 Tuesday December 10 2002
Isn't it great supporting NTFC, I know I like it

LH at 16:28:03 Tuesday December 10 2002
TCMP . Any chance of a question & answer session? The last couple have been quite sensible.

Bob Monkhouse at 16:22:52 Tuesday December 10 2002
I don't know wats a black homo doing with wife and kids.?

ozz at 15:19:09 Tuesday December 10 2002
wats a black homo doing with wife and kids.?

Read below at 14:32:29 Tuesday December 10 2002
For all the little tin pot nazis who have once again reared there dim and ugly heads read down a few pages and you will find all the evidence about Britain always being multi ethnic Celts/Saxons/Normans/Romans etc and it will save us having to embarass you all over again. Go and wave a flag to your "British" establishment including its German Queen married to a Greek national, revel in the austrian written national anthem and dream on about all those far flung days of empire. Post on the BNP's site and leave us alone.

United Front at 14:03:00 Tuesday December 10 2002
I tried listening to Radio Northampton thinking that the takeover of the county's leading football club might get a mention (maybe even a reporter at the press conference in person), but all I got was an interview with a transexual who wants to be recognised as a woman on his/her passport.

BIG JIM at 13:56:07 Tuesday December 10 2002
Any word on the Press conference or the details for the plans of Mr Ellis?

Rob Dunkley at 12:25:29 Tuesday December 10 2002
Even more so when on Scunthorpe site it says they were playing on Friday and now have moved their game to Saturday. The only thing they have over us is that the winners play Leeds - but so what? Our game would make a better spectacle - unless of course we do not qulaify as we have been on the TV for FA Cup games three times in the last 5 years?

United Front at 12:12:52 Tuesday December 10 2002
I was prepared to give Sky the benefit of the doubt when I heard that the replay they would televise would be moved to next Thursday night. When you consider that we are due to play Stockport on the Friday, then it is obvious that we wouldn't have been able to play 2 games in 2 days. However, now we are told that the Stockport match would have been moved to the new year if we had been chosen for the Sky match, so are we seriously meant to believe that Scunthorpe v Carlisle, a match between two third division sides which finished 0-0 on Saturday was chosen above our match? No wonder football is in such a mess in this country.

Black homosexual asylum seeker at 12:07:13 Tuesday December 10 2002
Me post again thank you for the computer skills you help me with i now not have to find a job,you pay me and my wife and the children,give me a house me pay less than you do thank you but me need bigger house now so i sell this one and move next door to you,hello neighbour

Eh, what? at 11:47:24 Tuesday December 10 2002
Oh dear, I think you are the minority here. Piss off down south with your liberal ideas. This country was not multi cultural or multi ethnic 40 years ago, and I never asked for it to change. We have endured what little culture we ever had being eroded without complaint, that's not to say we like it. If the native population was to rebel, who could blame them. The thick but proud northerners are doing what us soft southern shite have failed to do, protect their own

BIG JIM at 11:43:32 Tuesday December 10 2002
Are you still alive BJM?

BIG JIM at 11:43:31 Tuesday December 10 2002
Are you still alive BJM?

Black homosexual asylum seeker at 10:47:09 Tuesday December 10 2002
thank you i love Ted am i a mad person or a sad person(ps thank you for my car it is nice)

Bazza at 10:19:07 Tuesday December 10 2002
UNITED, I think it's 12 noon.

United Front at 10:12:28 Tuesday December 10 2002
Does anyone know the time of the Press Conference today? Surely it will be broadcast live on Radio Northampton and it would be nice to hear what Ellis has to say about his plans.

oh dear!! at 09:57:38 Tuesday December 10 2002
See the racist scum are back again, when are they going to realise that thier immature attempts at humour are just not funny to any of us (apart from ted of course)If you dont like Northampton and its multi ethnic, multi ability population then sod off to some racist backwater up North, they will be glad of another recruit to the "thick but proud brigade" and we will be shut of you for good. We don't want you or your warped views on this board or anywhere near this club so ship out.

Go to Stockport at 08:30:28 Tuesday December 10 2002
To give the nonce Anon a good kicking!!!

Anon at 01:34:09 Tuesday December 10 2002
..... and who was manager of Chester? erm....

Reality at 01:04:07 Tuesday December 10 2002
Atkins should be acclaimed for his awesome ability to save clubs. if it wasn't for him we would be where Chester, York, Doncaster etc etc are now. To whinge about him is like complaining about firemen (ok firefighters) for not decorating your house after saving it from burning down.

Anon at 23:46:32 Monday December 9 2002
you havent missed much.....correction...you havent missed anything

Anon at 22:24:13 Monday December 9 2002
I'll be there,never been to Stockport.

Anon at 21:11:27 Monday December 9 2002
its my birthday that night as well

OWN GOAL at 20:29:32 Monday December 9 2002
I know hindsight is a wonderful thing,but whoever at the club agreed to the lovely(!)idea of the Friday night crawl up the M6 to Stockport,has now cost the club £100k as Sky wanted to show the F.A. Cup replay on the Thursday night.

Phil Chard's County Ground Memoirs at 19:21:26 Monday December 9 2002
MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDMISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDMISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDMISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDINTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDMISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDMISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDMISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDMISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDMISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDMISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWDMISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD MISSED, SPOONED IT, WIDE, MISSED, WOODWORK, MISS, FAILED TO FIND NET, INTO THE CROWD

ian at 19:14:51 Monday December 9 2002
I dont think sixfields is large enough for a big press conference all the clubs media officers and that twat casey (the chron)should fill it,and yes i think Stonhill should hang...........!

Marco Gabbiadini's CD collection Comment. at 19:13:27 Monday December 9 2002
There is nothing i like more than reminicing about my Glory days as a sharp shooter for Sunderland while listening to my vast array of CD's. Being sickingly over-paid at crappy Northampton I have amassed a disgusting amount of CD's purchased on my salary from the club. I recommend drowning out the calls of a salary drop while listening to THE DOVES, POUNDING alone in my obscenely large house. Thanks Cobblers fans for parting with your money to feed my collection of the latest hits. I have to now as I need to fart.

Mr Patel from Abington at 19:07:42 Monday December 9 2002
Hello my friends and my customers. I am Asian and i was told that I can attend the Cambridge match for free as Northampton are in the premier league. I want 37 family tickets for the tie at Old Trafford to see Northampton face Bangladesh in the Champions Table.

ian at 19:07:33 Monday December 9 2002
Does any body know why the bloke at wigan+cambridge bothered to take that drum! has he no sticks?

Ted at 19:05:17 Monday December 9 2002
So it's the big Press Conference tomorrow.Do you think Mr Ellis will let us know any more about his plans? Do you think Mr Stonhill will hang around ?

Ramp Hunter from Daventry at 19:03:08 Monday December 9 2002
well said Kilroy you crap TV do-gooder. Those thugs that loiter in the Dave Bowan stand need to be replaced with lift lovers such as myself. Also, it is discriminatory to call it a stand as I and my step dodging chums cannot even negotiate a kerb let alone the mighty sixfields terracing.

KILROY SILK, THE GREY HAIRED DO-GOODER AND HIS BAND OF POLITICAL CORRECT IMBECILES at 18:58:41 Monday December 9 2002
I HOPE THE REPLAY AGAINST THE CAMBRIDGE WILL SEE MOST TICKETS BEING SUPPLIED TO ASYLUM SEEKERS AND BLACKS. NORTHAMPTON IS A MULTI-CULTURAL TOWN NOW SO WE NEED TO ADDRESS THIS ON THE TERRACES. ALSO, WE NEED MORE DISABLED ACCESS SO TRUE FANS HAVE TO GIVE UP THEIR SEATS FOR THE WHELLCHAIR FRIENDLY BRIGADE.

Rob Dunkley at 18:31:48 Monday December 9 2002
Well Sky are showing Carlisle v Scunthorpe. And making them play it on Thursday 19 December according to FA.com. As we are playing the next day it was not going to be viable.

The 'Real' Drilling Cobbler at 18:28:08 Monday December 9 2002
Unfortunately, my work colleague decided it would be funny to publicise my email address whilst claiming to be a Diamonds fan! He is well aware of my unhealthy hatred towards our so called local rivals, hence the joke... However, his email address is craig@maxmarketing.co.uk - unfortunately for him he is a Luton fan, so any emails relating to the 3-0 defeat, Steve 'greedy bas@ard' Howard, kenilworth road, Ricky Hill(worse than even John Barnwell), etc etc would be well received by yours truly. PLEASE HELP ME OUT HERE.

eastcoteobbler at 17:36:53 Monday December 9 2002
Further to the Atkins debate, did anyone hear the interview on Radio 5 when he was bemoaning the fact he stayed loyal to Northampton "even when a first division club came in for me". It was after the oxford game (zzzzzzzzzzzz! typical atkins fayre!) when he also mentioned he had a good record at Highbury and had actually scored there! Always remember Martin Tyler when watching a televised Cobblers game, asking Andy Gray about atkins in his everton days, and the reply was something along the lines of " Yes Ian did well in that championship season Martin - he kept well out of the way of the first team plans!"

Paul S at 17:30:27 Monday December 9 2002
Hey United Front - wasn't there extended coverage from a reply game on the Beeb from the first round - Oldham I think. That could be the TV appearance that people are suggesting

who's address is it? at 16:10:43 Monday December 9 2002
or, he could have just typed in drillers or anyones elses email address - just ignore him and he might go away.

Drillers Address at 16:01:03 Monday December 9 2002
The only problem with the dumb arse diamonds fan who posted below as Driller is that he left his e-mail address for us all to see and contact him with our best wishes!! what a dork. So if you want to commiserate with our recent lost fan.... send him a message to shanejwebster@yahoo.com but be nice to him or else his mum might take his computer access away.

KettCobb at 15:36:55 Monday December 9 2002
Well done to the Diamonds fan there,notice how he comments on our dreary performances. If he knew anything about football and took notice from our past 4 or 5 results he would realise our performances have been far from dreary and the games have been highly entertaining. I guess he is still smarting from Direoens exit from the cup at the hands of that table topping team Exeter City! Guess Talbot and Griggs will have to sell now,in last weeks paper Talbot was saying how they need a cup run or players will have to be relaesed on frees! Its looking like Diamonds are Skint,super times indeed!

The Driller at 14:57:17 Monday December 9 2002
I have decided to resign from being a cobblers supporter,sick of their dreary performances, there is only one team in Northants - Up the Diamonds!!!!!!

United Front at 13:46:44 Monday December 9 2002
It doesn't look good for the chances of the replay being on Sky due to their coverage of Man U v Chelsea and Aston Villa v Liverpool in the Worthington Cup next week. Both ourselves and Cambridge could obviously have done with the finances that would have come from a televised game but this simply underlines where the priorities of Sky lie - 2 meaningless matches between sides that are not bothered if they win or not, or a local derby in the oldest cup competition in the world between two sides who always score a hatfull of goals every time they play. On an unrelated topic, has anyone else heard about the money Nationwide clubs are supposed to be getting from the FA? The rumour is the 72 Nationwide clubs are to get a share of £10 million now (about £140,000 each) and again next August.

Atkins at 13:21:19 Monday December 9 2002
Good call drilling I think the Atkins question comes up when he is in the news or on the tele, but your summing up was spot on, at the moment his record is seen as a generally good but I believe history will judge him at best as adequate and certainly not in the one of the best category, our problem Bowen excluded is that we all try to judge between the others who provided a little light relief. In the land of the blind the one eyed king is blind etc etc

Anon at 13:03:19 Monday December 9 2002
Not sure Arsenal will be looking forward to playing Oxford, the last time they played an Atkins managed side in the FA Cup (Carlisle) they were lucky to escape without a few career ending injuries.

The Drilling Cobbler at 12:47:49 Monday December 9 2002
The Atkins debate always rears its ugly head from time to time so here goes. He took over NTFC when it was bottom of division3 and with a team of players who were, under Barnwell, incapable of performing like a professional side. Immediately, he steered the club away from the bottom and the following season the team finished around 10th/11th position - its highest for several years. This was followed by promotion via the wembly playoffs - and a second playoff final the following year when consolidation was the most any of us could have hoped for. After that, it all went wrong. Opposition 'sussed us out', yet Atkins did not appear to have a planB. Despite signing players of obvious higher quality, he continued with the long ball, defensive physical style that had helped us 'grind' out results for almost 4years. Getting the best out of average players was without doubt Atkins's biggest assett - unfortunately it was towards the end outweighed by his inability to get the best out of good players - something even Wilson was able to do with Broadhursts assistance. His 'defence' will argue injuries,bad refereeing decisions, Warburton/Heggs, lack of money etc all contributed towards his downfall - the prosicution will point towards lack of flexibility, stubborness and tactical naeivity being the main reasons. Personnally, I think it is a combination of everything. I remember saying shortly after he was 'sacked' that if he has the ability to learn from his mistakes he could be a phenominal manager in the future. Unfortunately, he is seen now as nothing more than a trouble shooter - someone to call up to shore up a leaking defence and to help put out the fire. Once the flames have gone, Atkins soon follows, leaving the rebuilding to someone else. He is still young enough to add rebuilding to his cv - but by doing so he may at the same time lose attributes that have gauranteed him almost continual employment within the game since he left NTFC. Judging by Oxfords style of play and the tactics on show yesterday, I feel that he is still the 'same old Atkins'. A 1-0 win grounded out against awful opposition capped with a scrappy goal! Now how many central defenders will he play at Highbury?

Anon at 11:05:54 Monday December 9 2002
ow can finishing 4th in the 3rd division and finishing 4 in the 2nd divsion be succesful?

zzzzzzzz at 23:36:52 Sunday December 8 2002
Has Papa Zim gone to bed yet? is it safe to stop winding him up? Perhaps he is still there night fishing?

Charlotte at 23:33:38 Sunday December 8 2002
Charlotte Church can down a few beers I'm told

Dave at 23:32:14 Sunday December 8 2002
No but you will be in the frying pan tomorrow morning!

Talking of.. at 23:31:45 Sunday December 8 2002
Talking of fishing that Bob Church is a nice fella, he bought me a beer once.

The Kipper at 23:31:25 Sunday December 8 2002
I was the only one that didn't manage to get hooked tonight!!

Dave at 23:30:31 Sunday December 8 2002
To use a phrase like 'done up like a kipper' you must come from south of THE river, me old China!

Who? at 23:30:07 Sunday December 8 2002
Which three people Papa Zim? and have they brought Dave a beer?

Papa Zim at 23:29:00 Sunday December 8 2002
I'll just pack my fishing gear away before I go to bed, had a few bigguns on the old hook tonight!

Accent at 23:28:50 Sunday December 8 2002
Its all a matter of accent Papa Zim, In Northampton we would say "Kevan Broadhurst", but in Brumland Atkins would say "Keven Broudhurst" We would say "We have been done up like a kipper" and Atkins would say " Yow certanly have bin"

Dave at 23:27:14 Sunday December 8 2002
Did I ever tell you he bought me a beer once.

Papa Zim at 23:26:40 Sunday December 8 2002
This is getting silly, I know at least three people who have had enough and are off to catch the shipping forecast. Sleep tight and don't lay awake thinking of Mr Atkins, he's not thinking about you!

Must be at 23:25:03 Sunday December 8 2002
Must be a nice fella if he was short, and yet still coughed up and brought you a beer!!

Papa Zim at 23:24:48 Sunday December 8 2002
The name is spelt 'Kevan Broadhurst'. You might want to remember that when you eventually come back on here in the not too distant future to slag him off.

apart from at 23:23:50 Sunday December 8 2002
Yea alright but apart from Barry Stonhill, Kevin Wilson, Kevan Broadhurst and TCMP he is not a bad fella is he?

Ray at 23:23:00 Sunday December 8 2002
a little short, never trust short people they get all defensive and stroppy.

apart from at 23:22:51 Sunday December 8 2002
and TCMP brought me a beer once too....

apart from at 23:22:23 Sunday December 8 2002
and Keven Broudhurst ain't a bad bloke..

apart from at 23:21:48 Sunday December 8 2002
and Kevin Wilson, he was a nice fellow.

apart from at 23:21:17 Sunday December 8 2002
Smashing fella? yea apart from Barry Stonhill

Papa Zim at 23:20:58 Sunday December 8 2002
Talking of beer, there seems to be some very bitter people on here tonight! You will eventually have to come to terms with the FACT that Ian Atkins was one of the most successful managers this club has EVER had. That's a fact. (You might wan't to consider councilling).

The Club at 23:20:18 Sunday December 8 2002
The club should have "cottoned" on to his game a lot sooner, it would have been cheaper

Dave at 23:18:50 Sunday December 8 2002
Not at all, he was a really nice bloke. Did you ever meet Ian Atkins? Smashing fella, he bought me a beer once.

Stiched at 23:18:20 Sunday December 8 2002
Needle and Thread more like, he has certainly stiched the club up!!

or at 23:17:29 Sunday December 8 2002
or Sean Parrish

or at 23:17:12 Sunday December 8 2002
or Carlo Corrazin....

Needle at 23:16:43 Sunday December 8 2002
Needle was more Atkins problems than Thread, just ask Colin Hill.

Barred at 23:15:30 Sunday December 8 2002
There you go Dave a proffesional Beer cadger, how can we take your word on Atkins now? He probably thought he was obliged to buy you one. You didn't tell him you were a seasoned pro who has a lot of problems with injuries but was allright now and just needed a big signing on fee and a pint of beer to prove it, did you?

Papa Zim at 23:13:41 Sunday December 8 2002
Well at least we have dropped the Ian Atkins thread!

Dave at 23:12:27 Sunday December 8 2002
I am a professional ponce as it happens. I have spent most of my life being bought beers by those in the football profession. I once had a light ale bought for me by Bobby Lennox and a pint of mild from Alan Birchenall. Kit Napier treated me to a Campari and lemonade, funny blokes them Brighton boys!

How Many at 23:10:39 Sunday December 8 2002
How many of them bought you beers Dave?

Dave at 23:09:10 Sunday December 8 2002
When you think about it Newcastle have had more than their fair share of ugly buggers, Chris Waddle, Alan Gowling, Frank Clarke, Liam McFaul.

Beer at 23:06:47 Sunday December 8 2002
Dave, when did you meet Peter Beardsley? and why do all these people keep buying you beers?

Still Paying at 23:05:23 Sunday December 8 2002
Yes Dave the club are still paying for it!!

Papa Zim at 23:05:12 Sunday December 8 2002
and that's a fact . . . compare Beardsley with Malcolm MacDonald, John Tudor, Terry Hibbert and Faustino Asprilla and you ain't far off the mark!

apart from at 23:04:37 Sunday December 8 2002
apart from Kevin Keegan and his perm.

Dave at 23:03:35 Sunday December 8 2002
I still say he was a nice chap, he bought me a beer once!

Beardsley at 23:03:16 Sunday December 8 2002
Peter Beardsley was "one of the most" attractive players ever to turn out for Newcastle and England.

Oh for goodness sake at 23:02:46 Sunday December 8 2002
Open your minds, open your thoughts, free your spirit and embrace life. Let it go will you, Ian Atkins has moved on, why can't the rest of you?

Bill Dodgins Ghost at 23:00:54 Sunday December 8 2002
These managers they don't know their born these days. Play Offs? more like let offs if you ask me. In my day you had to earn your promotion. none of this second chance rubbish.

Papa Zim at 23:00:25 Sunday December 8 2002
I don't see how you can measure it, so you cannot say apart from . . . Ian Atkins was AMONG, sorry but the facts are facts. I only hope it doesn't keep you awake tonight fretting over the fact!!

apart from at 22:58:43 Sunday December 8 2002
err. none............

apart from at 22:58:20 Sunday December 8 2002
O.K but just how many titles did he win?

apart from at 22:57:41 Sunday December 8 2002
Right..... apart from Dave Bowen, Herbert Chapman, Bill Dodgin and.... Graham Carr, he was one of the most succesful managers we have ever had.... O.K

Papa Zim at 22:57:30 Sunday December 8 2002
You see, you don't read what people say, 'one of the most' NOT the most. And it is undeniable, you can say what you like but Ian Atkins was one of the most successful managers this club has had. Ooh I bet that rankles with some of you!!

apart from at 22:56:18 Sunday December 8 2002
apart from Graham Carr

apart from at 22:55:56 Sunday December 8 2002
all right....all right apart from Dave Bowen, Herbert Chapman and Bill Dodgin he was the most succesful.

I too noticed that at 22:54:50 Sunday December 8 2002
I enjoyed Atkins enthusiasm, he really could talk up a game, even v Scunthorpe. Broadhurst could learn from that, our Kevan does come across as a dour and a somewhat pessimistic (some might say realistic) chap.

apart from at 22:54:40 Sunday December 8 2002
and don't forget Bill Dodgin.

apart from at 22:54:02 Sunday December 8 2002
Oh and Herbert Chapman

apart from at 22:53:37 Sunday December 8 2002
Most succesful apart from Dave Bowen

ill Judged? at 22:52:40 Sunday December 8 2002
didn't TCMP say it was time for the club to look beyond Atkins and then the rest of the board diagreed, and then 3 weeks later agreed and sacked him?

Dave at 22:52:01 Sunday December 8 2002
Well I think Mr Atkin's is okay, he bought me a beer once.

Papa Zim at 22:50:22 Sunday December 8 2002
Some of you still struggle to get over Ian Atkins. The bottom line is he was, unquestionably, one of the most successful manager's that the Cobblers have had. What ever you say or do nothing will alter that fact. The history books tell it, they tell it so well!

other way round at 22:50:09 Sunday December 8 2002
Denis I think you got that arse about face, not unless I missed something at the time. I can remember the stuff when he was at the club, but even then it was not that dramatic, I thought he was bigger than he proved to be. He just went off the rails.

Denis at 22:47:18 Sunday December 8 2002
As I recall his 'bad mouthing' was in response to some ill judged comments from a certain member of Parliament. But lets let it rest.

biggest mistake at 21:35:50 Sunday December 8 2002
what was Atko's biggest blunder? signing Chris Greenacre on loan and not playing him? Big Dougie H? Damian Mathews? any other offers?

Anon at 21:12:53 Sunday December 8 2002
just a shame it took a few years though? i dont know why he tried to sue us anyway, surely him running to the press was a breach of contract? although in a dougie hodgson style we probably messed up his contract anyway

different situation at 21:08:42 Sunday December 8 2002
Broads was being paid after he left the cobblers, he chose not to mouth off about the club and run us down to the press and as a result when Wilson went he hadn't burnt his bridges with the club. My understanding is that Atkins was told he would be paid as long as he didn't badmouth the club. But he did so we stopped paying. seems simple enougth to me. Broads was always the thinker in both the Atkins/Broadhurst and Wilson/Broadhurst partnerships so it looks like we got the right bloke in the end anyway

Paxo at 20:17:40 Sunday December 8 2002
I disagree, Atkins had a contract that we should either have honoured or paid off. That should be true of all managers, it's a precarious life at the best of times. If another club came in for Broadhurst you'd be asking for compensation, would you not?

Perhaps at 19:44:19 Sunday December 8 2002
Perhaps Atkins will now say don't worry Cobblers about the few quid I stiffed you for as now we are going to Arsenal my bonus will cover all I need to live on? Greedy bastard at one time was being paid by the Cobblers, Chester and Carlisle. I hope Oxford get stuffed.

Anon at 19:09:26 Sunday December 8 2002
atkins also sued the cobblers and didnt seem to bothered if he was the straw that broke our back. our debts may be minescule but with no ground if they were to be called in we'd be f*cked, pure and simple. the inland rev. did call them in the other week, but thanks to tcmps spiell backed off for a bit

Doom and Gloom Cobbler at 18:19:20 Sunday December 8 2002
when I was a lad supporting the Cobblers after the great Division 1 days, all I grew up was doom and gloom, i had a few great days winning the 4th division and a few promotions, but it was always shortlived, Sir Ian A brought some of the greatest moments in my supporting life, and although we have had one recent relegation, i have to say that its been for me the longest period of optimism for the future, the so called debts we had are minescule - never worried, our team is good enough for this division (thats not good enought for me though I want Division ONE as a minimum), who knows what the new owner will bring, but the future is the Cobblers!!!!

west stand woman at 18:13:48 Sunday December 8 2002
cufc the only way they will beat us is if harper is not playing what a save he made a star

Ian at 16:19:26 Sunday December 8 2002
Lets make them carrot crunchers wait to get out of 6fields for an hour like i had to wait nr ground. Then lets unleash marcus! on wise!

Sir Ian at 16:10:17 Sunday December 8 2002
Did you all understand me on Radio 5 re Arsenal game, yes i did score at the Clock End Highbury, and I beat big pat Jennings!!! Spurs 1 WBA 0

Nosey Parker at 15:53:14 Sunday December 8 2002
Dream on in-bred Cambridge halfwit!!

Kobbler at 15:52:25 Sunday December 8 2002
The only place that you could spank them is in your allotment!!!

CUFC 4ever at 15:37:02 Sunday December 8 2002
We'll twat you lot in the replay and then spank Millwall at the Abbey

harry thr dog, bermonsey at 15:32:38 Sunday December 8 2002
thats a bit naughty

Ted at 15:22:27 Sunday December 8 2002
Wash your hands and wear a rubber glove, son!

Anon at 15:20:30 Sunday December 8 2002
Im off to celebrate now in the racecourse toilets, abington Square ones are closed on a Sunday!!

Sir Ian A at 15:16:53 Sunday December 8 2002
Another Wembley trip for us!! (well Cardiff)

Anon at 15:15:41 Sunday December 8 2002
GET THAT BRUMMY OFF MY TELLY NOW!!!

Anon at 15:13:15 Sunday December 8 2002
wonder if cambs stewards will make 'wall fans sit down if they win?

Bloody twatkins at 15:12:39 Sunday December 8 2002
Oxford just got Arsenal Away!! That git is sooo lucky!

Anon at 15:11:12 Sunday December 8 2002
i wanted west ham away

Liverpool avoided us!! at 15:10:31 Sunday December 8 2002
It could have been worse, it will of course be all ticket and be a 1200 kickoff, MK horses on duty!!!

Anon at 15:10:26 Sunday December 8 2002
Another shite draw.

you heard it here first at 15:09:35 Sunday December 8 2002
home vs millwall!

FA CUP DRAW at 15:09:10 Sunday December 8 2002
LEIC v BRISTOL CITY CAR/ SCUN V LEEDS, GILLS V SHEFF WED, CHELSEA v MIDDS, IPS v MORCOMBE, PNE v BRIST ROV, MAN CITY v LIVERPOOL, SHREWS v EVERTON, SOUTHEND v CREWE

Dick Head Anon at 15:07:06 Sunday December 8 2002
Anon is always there first what a knowitallllllllll!

Anon at 15:00:18 Sunday December 8 2002
A) draw not been made yet B) bury aren't in the cup anymore C) we're getting wimbledon away anyway

FA CUP DRAW at 14:47:10 Sunday December 8 2002
Cobblers have drawn Bury away, first week in January

Comment of the day at 14:42:03 Sunday December 8 2002
"Oxford now, with 10 men behind the ball"

OXFORD 1 SWINDON 0 at 14:33:00 Sunday December 8 2002
Come on Sir Ian

rADIO 5 at 14:22:09 Sunday December 8 2002
Oxford v Swindon, discussion was is this the furthest local Derby (20 miles), we know which one it is, b there on December 28, NO CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, hammer the B...s..strds

Old Statford Collarbone at 14:19:21 Sunday December 8 2002
Yes thats right I fell off my 3 wheeler in town and I am currently on the injury list, it did not stop me going to Cambridge pre dawn, we raided the allotment for parsnips and turnips and enjoyed the second half, come the Stratford Wurrzells

Old Statford Collarbone at 14:19:19 Sunday December 8 2002
Yes thats right I fell off my 3 wheeler in town and I am currently on the injury list, it did not stop me going to Cambridge pre dawn, we raided the allotment for parsnips and turnips and enjoyed the second half, come the Stratford Wurrzells

Burnley V Forest at 14:17:29 Sunday December 8 2002
Commiserations to the family of the 17 year old Forest fan murdered in Yates Wine Lodge Burnley, no sympathy if any Posh fans are thrown in the river and drowned at XMAs though!!

R we playing 2 day at 14:16:06 Sunday December 8 2002
Just turned on Radio 5 and the commentator said manager (Sir Ian) Atkins, midfield of Hunt and Savage, Andy Woodman in goal, and Sam Parkin has just had a shot?????

Flock of Seagulls at 14:14:37 Sunday December 8 2002
Visit the Memory Lane Records in the Fishmarket (never miss an opportunity), or the Cafe where there are always several dossy Cobblers fans enjoying the fayre of the Cafe

MP at 13:39:45 Sunday December 8 2002
Warhols. (didn't say I was any good at spelling though)

MP at 13:38:46 Sunday December 8 2002
The constant flogging of Flock of Seagulls is an embarrasment to our club.Last year on my birthday my kids requested they played the Dandy Warholes for me...our so called DJ's had never heard of them so played some crap that would have made a street wise 7 year old cringe. Let me do the job, I wouldn't expect payment...and I'd be MUCH better. Gizza job Mr Ellis.

ozz at 12:20:18 Sunday December 8 2002
all those yellow cards we got yesterday is a worry.they going to come back and bite us in the bum with such a small squaud.you cannot blame the ref all the time.how did the dustbins go.......haha.

Hotel Ender at 12:17:52 Sunday December 8 2002
try http://www.footballgroundguide.co.uk/ then go to "Other Grounds" then Old Grounds there's a list of clubs there, of which the Cobblers are one

the two DJ,s at 12:13:45 Sunday December 8 2002
Has anyone out there got a copy of Photograph of you by A Flock Of Seagulls,as we have worn out our copy. and we know how much you all love the track.Thanks pop pickers.

oldbrook cobbler at 12:09:24 Sunday December 8 2002
you sure thats the addy hotelender? it wont let me access that one?

Hotel Ender at 11:42:45 Sunday December 8 2002
Anon & Old Stratford Cobbler - yeah I heard it too!! had to laugh, daresay we'll get dr4e on here slagging us off again because of it, hehehe - "non-league, they'll always be non-league"

Hotel Ender at 11:00:58 Sunday December 8 2002
Just found this wonderful picture of the old County Grand stand - can't remember the claret/red seats tho! I just remember the old wooden ones. go this url to see it: dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/ park/yfh45/ntfc.htm

Old Stratford Cobbler at 09:44:56 Sunday December 8 2002
Sorry Anon 00.44.58, just seen your comment. I wasn't dreaming then! Shame to see "the best team in Northamptonshire" not in the third round draw! non League, you'll always be non League!

Old Stratford Cobbler at 09:44:52 Sunday December 8 2002
Sorry Anon 00.44.58, just seen your comment. I wasn't dreaming then! Shame to see "the best team in Northamptonshire" not in the third round draw! non League, you'll always be non League!

Old Stratford Cobbler at 09:34:01 Sunday December 8 2002
Anyone see the BBC FA Cup programme last night? Am I right or am I right but did Gerald Sinstadt come out with 2 absolute gems re the Dustbin and Liners v Exeter match "These 2 Clubs could be swapping places" and "Both got a long way to go in their respective leagues". I think he still believes our village rivals to be non-league but then don't we all? Just nice to hear it from a respected commentator on National television.

Lurtz at 02:26:29 Sunday December 8 2002
LH - yes I can but can you? ;-)

Anon at 00:44:58 Sunday December 8 2002
anyone else hear match of the day talk about exeter and direones "swapping places in the leagues" and "their respective divisions" they still think the direones are non league! WHAT DIVISION ARE YOU IN????!!!

matty at 22:16:18 Saturday December 7 2002
can ne1 tell my why the away stand at cambridge was better than all the other? surley the main stand would be the best one!

pendle2790 at 22:05:27 Saturday December 7 2002
Just here to let you Champ fans know that the new cm4 forum is open so check it out and sign up :P http://www.cm4rums.com Good luck for the rest of the season.

oldbrook cobbler at 20:58:22 Saturday December 7 2002
i'll third that, you dont know wot your on about henry fiddle...bog off. great second half today after the worst 45mins ive seen from us this season. i thought i heard the announcer say we had 1,400 there today. crap journey home..stuck in a traffic jam for 30mins so we turned round and went the long way..2 hours to mk! replay is tuesay 17th i believe, roll on then, lets finish the job and pull a big team in tomorrows draw.

Anon at 20:54:59 Saturday December 7 2002
5076 with 1400 of us there. they only sold 3500 home tickets, they thought they'd get 6 or 7000. the first half we were absolutely awful, why cant we play whole game like we did in the second?

Ted at 20:51:37 Saturday December 7 2002
Sorry...I take it you're upset because you're out the cup.

Ted at 20:49:09 Saturday December 7 2002
Henry Piddle..I take it your upset because you're out the cup.

henry fiddle at 20:30:27 Saturday December 7 2002
So what, Ellis should be kick out now, you foolarsewiping prat Nosey Parker.You are a fool,can't you see whats happening, open you blinkered middle class eyes,this is the road to ruin get a life and smell the roses.

Nosey Parker at 19:36:33 Saturday December 7 2002
Last poster is a twat?

henry fiddle at 19:20:55 Saturday December 7 2002
Ellis out ellis out,today was a shambles if thatS what we have to expect under the new man in charge then GET HIM OUT.Look under Stonhill we knew what to expect,i don't like change GET HIM OUT GET HIM OUT before its toooooooooo late

Ted at 19:16:33 Saturday December 7 2002
Good result today considering we only played for 35 minutes.Asamoah coming on once again made all the difference.Jamie once again out of sorts.Cambridge should have won it at the death,great save from Harper.Overall though I would have settled for the result, particularly at half time.

What a Nonce! at 18:48:49 Saturday December 7 2002
If that's the case DHA why is the game a week on Tuesday? Oh Double Dickhead!!

KettCobb at 18:47:02 Saturday December 7 2002
thanks 2 everyone who donated to my kettcobb xmas SOS appeal today, with the proceeds i am hoping to buy myself a wife from the philippines, maybe if i can scrape enough together i will be able to afford a thai lady-boy, he he he!

Dick Head Anon at 18:38:12 Saturday December 7 2002
replays are always at least 2 weeks after the first match - police rules

Anon at 18:07:58 Saturday December 7 2002
when is the replay liekly to be? this tuesday?

Anon at 17:40:13 Saturday December 7 2002
yes

Tommy at 17:02:14 Saturday December 7 2002
Cheers fr that Ralph, no radio contact here in uni land. Great result we need the replay money as well.

Ralph at 16:57:43 Saturday December 7 2002
THAT'S IT!! All back to our place then! Late booking for Marco. Great second half rally, great fighting spirit from the lads, replay scheduled for a week on Tuesday. 2-2. Phew!!

Ralph at 16:56:13 Saturday December 7 2002
Harper saves us at the death!! One on one with Rieza!!

Ralph at 16:52:20 Saturday December 7 2002
4 minutes stoppage time.

Nosey Parker at 16:50:37 Saturday December 7 2002
Just got home from work............what a comeback this is.........2-2 after being 2-0 down thats what I call spirit...ho ho ho happy xmas Griggsy 3-1 Exeter ....lol

Ralph at 16:42:51 Saturday December 7 2002
7 minutes to go.

Ralph at 16:42:16 Saturday December 7 2002
2-2 HARGREAVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anon at 16:34:27 Saturday December 7 2002
come on Cobblers.

Ralph at 16:31:52 Saturday December 7 2002
Game of two halves as they say. Second half has been all Cobblers with Asamoah, Stamp and Marco all going close to equalising. Cambridge have had there first shot of the second half after 70 minutes. It's all Cobblers. (If you know what I mean!).

Anon at 16:25:23 Saturday December 7 2002
wots appening?

Ralph at 16:22:44 Saturday December 7 2002
Flymo on for Jamie.

Anon at 16:22:04 Saturday December 7 2002
Spedding on for Carruthers.

Ralph at 16:21:40 Saturday December 7 2002
Stamp goes close to equalising with a dipping volley.

Anon at 16:21:05 Saturday December 7 2002
5076, about 800 Cobblers.

Tommy at 16:15:57 Saturday December 7 2002
I'll settle for a replay right now.

Ralph at 16:14:33 Saturday December 7 2002
HOORAH!! Stamp pulls one back from a Marco pass, 1-2.

Ralph at 16:00:13 Saturday December 7 2002
Well not a good first half, Trollope was lucky to stay on and it could easily have been more than 2-0. A lot of people reckoned last week's result against Wigan wasn't bad but in reality we were never in with a chance as our shape and balance was all wrong. It looks as though it is the same today and Broadhurst really needs to change things at half-time an not wait until it is too late. The players on the bench give us options, let's hope KB uses them quickly.

Ralph at 15:49:25 Saturday December 7 2002
Half-time 2-0 down.

Ralph at 15:47:55 Saturday December 7 2002
Too late 2-0. Tann again! 47th minute of the first half.

Ralph at 15:47:15 Saturday December 7 2002
Paul Trollope cynically hacks down a Cambridge player in stoppage time, another booking! Well we are lucky to still be in the game, we have made no real impression on the game relying too much on long ball. Harper again made a great save after a Burgess miskick let in Kitson. Broadhurst needs to review his line up at half-time as we are creating next to nothing, (sounds a bit like Wigan revisited).

Ralph at 15:34:28 Saturday December 7 2002
Sorry Martin, hardly commentary. To summarise we are under the cosh quite a bit, Cambridge's pace is catching us out. Sammo has been booked. Harper has made a couple of good saves to keep the score down to 1-0. Hargreaves takes out his frustration on goalscorer Tann and is booked. 33 minutes gone.

Martin at 15:17:00 Saturday December 7 2002
Thanks for the commentary Ralf. Much Appreciated

Ralph at 15:08:54 Saturday December 7 2002
Stamp goes close with a looping header that is scrambled away for a Cobblers corner.

Ralph at 15:05:05 Saturday December 7 2002
Cambridge 1 cobblers 0, Kitson, free header at the far post.

Ralph at 14:53:48 Saturday December 7 2002
For those of you out of Radio range the team today is: Harper; Gill, Sampson, Burgess, Carruthers; Harsley, Trollope, Hargreaves; Gabbiadini, Stamp, Forrester; Subs: Hope, Asamoah, MacGregor, Spedding, Fulham 'keeper bloke. Could be 4-3-3 which with their wingers would worry me or it could be 4-4-2 with Marco right-side midfield which would disappoint me.

James Hunt's Left Boot at 12:47:06 Saturday December 7 2002
Were you this vociferous at the meeting Ted? If so what questions did you ask?

LH at 10:54:41 Saturday December 7 2002
Cheers Ted.

Ted at 10:45:31 Saturday December 7 2002
LH..Overall it was a good meeting,but the questions were a little slow in coming.Rob echoed most fans cynicism with the events of the past year or so,and wanted reassurance that the club would be in safe hands.TCMP seemed fully conversant with Mr Ellis's plans,and I think theywill work together for the benefit of the club.

LH at 10:28:13 Saturday December 7 2002
Lurtz . For heavens sake , cant you spot a wind up when you see one. Missed the Trust meeting as I went to the executive dinner, which was good night out . Would be interesting in what Rob Marshall & Tony Clark had to say on the takeover if any one can advise. Even you Ted.

Ted at 10:25:37 Saturday December 7 2002
Lurtz..For your information I've never hit Mrs Ted,I just don't let her off the lead.That's where it's all gone wrong with society.A womens place is in the home,looking after the kids and fulfilling the needs of her husband.Mrs Ted would agree,she knows I'm right.While I'm at Cambridge she has certain tasks to do in the home,she knows her place and is content with her lot.I can also rest secure in the knowledge that there will be a hot meal waiting for me on my return.

Lurtz at 09:53:44 Saturday December 7 2002
So not only are you a homophobe and racist but you also condone wife abuse. You really haven't got a lot going for you have you Ted? Thankfully, most people can recognise a pathetic runt like you and treat your comments with the contempt they deserve. Go to some chat room for the terminally ignorant if you want to spout crap like that and leave this site to decent folk.

Ted at 09:24:11 Saturday December 7 2002
New Romantic...Lesson in life my son.Never spoil your woman.Infact the worse you treat them the more they respect you.

New Romantic at 08:50:08 Saturday December 7 2002
Ted, Wedding Aniversary, Ramsbottoms? You really know how to treat a woman. Ted to Mrs Ted, "Put your coat on" Mrs Ted, "Why, are we going out somewhere? Ted, "No, but I am so, I'm turning the central heating off"

Jimttc at 08:43:31 Saturday December 7 2002
The other major shareholderis Bookmaker Con Wilson, who prior to Andrew Ellis aquiring the shares from Mr Stonhill and his co directors, was the major shareholder in the club.As I understand it he has put alot of money into NTFC over the last ten years and has never sought any acknowledgement for doing so. I for one would like to thank him for his part in keeping our club going.

Never at 23:33:38 Friday December 6 2002
He never said that Ted surely?

Ted at 23:30:11 Friday December 6 2002
Anyway it's time for bed.Got to get up early tomorrow to do the shopping before the trip to Cambridge with Sixfields Travel.

explain at 23:27:35 Friday December 6 2002
why what did he say Ted?

Ted at 23:25:35 Friday December 6 2002
I thought TCMP came over very well last night.He's gone up in my estimation.Definitely "New Labour".I can see him and Mr Ellis getting on just fine.

Add at 23:25:25 Friday December 6 2002
Add the inflicted to Teds list of unworthy's what sort of a word is "mong" where were you stood last night we might be able to remember you? what did Rob say? what else happened? did Mrs Ted get her fish and chips? or did she just have to make do with a limp saveloy at closing time?

Ted at 23:20:49 Friday December 6 2002
Also,I quite fancy the position of chair of the Trust.I think I could do a better job than old Chubby Checker(where did he get that jumper from?)Out with the old in with the new!

Ted at 23:06:31 Friday December 6 2002
Bazza..your perception of me is totally wrong,I do not,and never have wore a flat cap,and I am also never seen in a dirty old mac.I am also very vocal at the games,and I'm as passionate about the Cobblers as any other ardent fan.I am not moaning,infact I am very happy with the "Takeover". Real Hard Work..You are a mong! I was certainly there last night, and I thought the great Rob Marshall put his point across very eloquently.Yesterday was my wedding anniversary,and I was due to meet Mrs Ted in Ramsbottoms at six o'clock,but I got my priorities right and went down to Sixfields to check out the new owner of the club instead.How's that for loyalty?

Ted for Chair at 22:44:49 Friday December 6 2002
Make Ted the chair of the Trust now, and the elected director, and the chair of the Club, Elliss out Ted in You know it makes sense. Well it makes sense to an R&D fan or a Poshite.

Ted the Munich at 22:41:56 Friday December 6 2002
Ted's revalations of love and devotion to the capitilist world make him sound like some glory hunter, "never mind the history feel the size of our wad" He should follow the Munichs or Chelsea. Why is he following our beloved Cobb's? Good luck at CUFC tommorrow lads. The 3rd round could bring in more money than Ted knows what to do with.

sanity clause at 22:18:05 Friday December 6 2002
ANDREW ELLIS out now, out, out, get rid,what has he done for this club nothing i say get him out now,he should resign now b4 things get worse,things can't get better we need a AGM to sort it out now!!!!!!

Bazza at 22:06:05 Friday December 6 2002
Ted reminds me of my mother in law. They seem to share the philosophy that if you don't have anything to moan about, find something. I bet he's one of those old geezers who wear flat caps and dirty macs and remain silent throughout the game. Apart from the occasional moan of course. He must hate it when we win.

Oh no he didn't at 21:50:18 Friday December 6 2002
So did Ellis save the club? Yes. Oh no he didn't it was Stonhill. Oh no it wasn't it was the Trust. seems like your problems have multiplied Ted.

Real Hard Work at 21:48:18 Friday December 6 2002
Still can't resist that little pop at the Trust, can you Ted. I was at the meeting last night Ted, guess what? It was a Trust meeting and I must thank them for organizing it, unlike some who just come on here and moan they are ativly working to bring people together to discuss matters. Those that were there know that Ellis did not answer those questions below because he said "Wait and see" "I have not signed yet and until I do I wont be making decisions as to what we do" That is why I feel the next few weeks will be important. The other thing that came out of the meeting last night from Stonhill was that the shareholders had reduced their shareholdings down to 100, apart from the Trust and someone else who I did not get to hear. So Ellis has 60% simeone else has a share the Trust has 10% and the outgoing directors have a small holding each. So the old Trust Fogy or whatever you call it Ted is still there. Pity you were not there last night else you would not have made such a prat of yourself gloating about things you have no knowledge of?

Robert Zimmerman at 21:30:26 Friday December 6 2002
WINDMILL PETE, You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows

Ted at 20:44:00 Friday December 6 2002
Real hard work..If you'd bothered to go to the meeting last night,you'd know the answer to most of your questions.

Ghost of Trust Past at 20:40:29 Friday December 6 2002
Oh yes we did!

Ted at 20:34:02 Friday December 6 2002
We now have a new owner and it's time for a new start.Out with the old and in with the new.Out with the old Trust fogy',in with the new young blood.Out with the lefties,in with the capitalists.Now we will see the club move forward.Ground expansion,hotel,casino, bars and a conference centre.What am I looking forward to most? Never again having to endure the Trust v Stonhill .We saved the club..No you didn't..Yes we did..No you didn't etc etc etc.Yippeee!

Real Hard Work at 18:08:44 Friday December 6 2002
I suppose now that the deal has been struck that the hard work will really begin, Ellis did not answer a lot of questions last night. Instead he went for a wait and see approach. I think whether or not the council plays ball will be down to whether or not TCMP gets behind the new owners and helps them make it work, he has all the contacts and can make or break any deal. If the Trust and Ellis work as one we may all be able to look forward (apart from Ted) I think we will get lots of announcements over the next few days. Who's going to be on the new board? How do the shares stack up? Who will Ellis bring in? Who are the rest of the consortium? answers any time soon will be welcome. like everyone else my fingers are crossed in the hope that this is the start of something good, but it would be nice to know a bit more, anyone else at the meeting last night? what are your opinions?

Windmill Pete at 18:03:01 Friday December 6 2002
Meet the new boss . . . . same as the old boss!

barry fry at 17:43:37 Friday December 6 2002
Im Fat, Ugly, Lonley, Drunk, Money problems, but i thing cobblers are great, so why do you all hate me!

Anon at 17:40:35 Friday December 6 2002
we're all gonna sing 4 the lads tomorrow

LH at 17:04:55 Friday December 6 2002
I echo previous poster and think firstly a few thanks should be offered to the outgoing Directors , not allways popular doing an impossible job and sometimes making wrong decisions but proven to be true supporters by the fact that we still have a Club to sell. Thanks & well done. Obviously Andrew Ellis deserves a chance and a fair run to see how his plans / intentions turn out. If he can bring stability & a bit of cash to strenghten the squad then its more than welcome. He must though give Broadhurst a budget and let him manage. Talk of Gazza & giving Gabbi a new contract look good in the Chron & might impress a few fans but what If Broadhurst has other ideas about that? Only I person can manage the team and it shouldnt be the Chairman.

jolly cobbler at 16:20:05 Friday December 6 2002
3 CHEERS FOR ANDY ELLIS HIP HIP HORAY

jolly cobbler at 16:13:27 Friday December 6 2002
ellis is god or saver r prayers have benn ansered

Nosey Parkerl at 16:11:22 Friday December 6 2002
There Fash the Gash.........thats how you buy a football club you globe trotting media shagger!!

Ralph at 15:05:28 Friday December 6 2002
So a new era dawns . . . before we get to excited about future prospects I'd like to thank Messrs Stonhill and Hancock et.al. who have had a thankless tenure picking up the pieces of the McRitchie fiasco and keeping league football alive and kicking in Northampton. Thanks chaps!

Middleton Cobbler at 14:09:43 Friday December 6 2002
CAMBRIDGE FA CUP GAME NOW NOT ALL TICKET FOR BOTH SETS OF FANS SEE CAMBRIDGE WEB SITE

Massey at 12:00:59 Friday December 6 2002
Town sold to Ellis ANDREW ELLIS is the new owner of Northampton Town Football Club. The Knightsbridge property developer exchanged contracts with the Cobblers directors at the Hilton Hotel in Collingtree late last night. The deal was struck in a corridor at the hotel just minutes after the end of the club’s latest executive dinner, with Ellis and his entourage signing on the dotted line and then shaking hands with the Town directors. It had been thought that the deal wouldn’t go through until the middle of next week at the earliest, but now everything is signed and sealed and all that is left to materialise is Ellis’s money being placed into the club’s bank account. Ellis said that would happen later today, and outgoing chairman Barry Stonhill said: “We have exchanged contracts and completion will take place in the next four or five days. “It’s a big relief for the club, because it means that the club is underpinned financially and at the end of the day that is the most important thing.” Ellis was involved in talks with the Cobblers directors at Sixfields throughout yesterday, and in the end Stonhill, Barry Hancock, Chris Smith and Pete Randall decided the time and the deal were right for the club. “Your heart wants to stick in it, but your head is telling you that the club has got to be on a sound financial basis,” admitted Stonhill. “We have done our best and we will continue to support the new owner. “Not many fans would say that but we believe we kept the club alive. During our reign we moved to Sixfields and we think the club is in a better state than it was previously. The ITV Digital thing obviously didn’t help and the finances in football generally haven’t helped. “We look enviously at the Saints and hopefully we will now start to be able to compete with them.” It had been thought a possibility that the directors may hold out to see how the Cobblers did in tomorrow’s FA Cup second round clash at Cambridge United. A win at the Abbey Stadium and a money-spinning draw in round three at a Manchester United or Liverpool would wipe out the club’s immediate money worries at a stroke, but Stonhill insisted that was not an issue. “It is just legal logistics which take a bit of time, but at the end of the day one result doesn’t mean anything important,” he said. “We have been a little bit disappointed with the response from the SOS appeal so suddenly we thought we might be £200,000 short on our anticipated requirement to keep the club going. “So that has now been underpinned and hopefully we can start enjoying our football.” Stonhill declined to reveal exactly how much Ellis is pumping into the club, but with the SOS appeal still £300,000 short of its target, you can wager a guess that he has matched that figure and more. “How much they have put in is something you will have to ask them, but we have had assurances that all the club debts will be made within a reasonable time and that they hope to strengthen the club both on and off the field,” said Stonhill, who may still carry on as a director. “We will only be very minority shareholders and then it is up to the individuals as to whether they want to stay on the board,” said Stonhill, who added: "Although we are directors, every single one if us is a massive supporter of the club both financially and emotionally. “Time will tell whether I stay on or not.” Friday, December 06, 2002

LH at 11:51:11 Friday December 6 2002
I think the Glass is half full today !

Welcome to the new era? at 11:38:02 Friday December 6 2002
Firstly congratulations to the club and all involved to actually come to a conclusion on a sale which appears to have a promising future. From the teams point of view i would hope that this means that we will now NOT be in a position where we NEED to sell anyone to balance the books. So if a team wish to prise a player away from us then we can hold out for distinctly more than peanuts.

RUBBER STAMP at 11:20:52 Friday December 6 2002
At last, I've done my job! Till the next time, It's been emotional....

KettCobb at 11:18:44 Friday December 6 2002
Deal has been done! Check the official site for the statement!

Anon at 11:06:33 Friday December 6 2002
www.northantsnews.com

MKMal at 11:05:36 Friday December 6 2002
So, the deals been done, I have just had an email

Merry Christmas? at 10:40:21 Friday December 6 2002
Takeovers, pullovers, pull the wool overs, property speculators, land owners, borough councillors, Londoners, missed deadliners, wheeler dealers, negotiators, unravellers, revellers, Levellers, expansionists, budgets and bonuses, only in it for the money-ists, rubber stampers, investors, meddlers, doubters, sychophants, property developers, signatures, Christmas cards, stabilisers, gold, frankincense and myrrh. Beware of strangers bearing gifts . . . . oh and how about supporters and football?

United Front at 09:53:03 Friday December 6 2002
I agree with the points made by CP , but I get the feeling that if the council doesn't co-operate with him and his plans then there is the possibility of him walking away. I can just see there being miles of red tape for him to negotiate and whether he has the patience/money to unravel it remains to be seen. Personally, I wasn't overly impressed by him or his answers, but I can appreciate that it must have been very difficult for him to face the supporters when he hadn't even take over.

Anon at 08:58:29 Friday December 6 2002
Well - I'm convinced. Barry Stonhill said on the radio this morning "its only a question of dotting the Is and crossing the Ts"...oh...hang on a minute...that sounds familiar....

LH at 00:38:29 Friday December 6 2002
No honest its a done deal! Answers on a post card please .

LH at 00:35:07 Friday December 6 2002
P.S. AE really wants the Council to come on board.

LH at 00:32:16 Friday December 6 2002
I was there its a done deal . All signed up . A E believes that we are a Div 1 club , really wants the fans to get behind him. Guy a true Londoner & wheeler dealer but as a nett result the Town get stability & chance to improve the squad then he gets my vote (season ticket )

TRB Mark at 00:12:45 Friday December 6 2002
That was pretty much my impression CP. It will be interesting to see what will happen if NBC don't roll over and let Ellis tickle it's belly. I think the rubber stamp will see it's day of glory. On the SOS front, the total raised from the sale of Christmas cards leapt from £288 to £379 today so thanks to all who have purchased them. I'm taking some to the clubshop 2morrow so if you want some, go see Janet.

Anon at 00:09:46 Friday December 6 2002
They were more aspirations or expectations than deadlines Kett. I think it will go through early next week. btw hows the sponsorship going for the seat marathon?

KettCobb at 23:04:08 Thursday December 5 2002
Will the takeover happen? in my opinion,No. We have already had 2 missed deadlines,its just like last 2 attempts,deadline after deadline,then silence,then its off.

CP at 22:01:50 Thursday December 5 2002
Anon @ 21.16 - That was certainly the impression that Ellis gave at tonights meeting. Unfortunately Barry Stonhill had said beforehand that it would either be Tomorrow, or Monday or Tuesday. Drilling - my gut feeling was that Ellis isnt a white kinight on a charger (he said as much himself) but I think he will bring short term stability, pay off some of the important creditors and probably work more or less to the budgets that the existing board have been working to with regards wages etc. The mid term problems (ie the next couple of seasons) will probably then sort themselves out as wages will drop, players will still be available on free transfers and income should remain at current levels. My personal opinion is that Ellis and his consortium are very much looking at the club as a lever to prise away development land (possibly including the ground) from NBC and it is through that that they will look to recoup their investment and make some money on top. Absolutely nothing at all wrong with that - good luck to them. It may also mean that we end up with an expanded ground with first division facilities. Dont expect Ellis to be throwing money around like confetti though, he is a businessman and will run the club as a business. Other snippets - they seemed to think there was a lot of doubt surrounding the Wimbledon move, they were thinking about Gazza as a very short term measure to raise the clubs profile and he categorically stated that he wasnt inclined to meddle in team affairs. In short he made all the right noises.

Anon at 21:16:23 Thursday December 5 2002
Soccer: Ellis ready for Cobblers D-day ANDREW ELLIS is hoping to be the new owner of the Cobblers by tonight. The Knightsbridge property developer will be at Sixfields today to meet up with manager Kevan Broadhurst, club staff and also supporters at a Trust open forum. He will then be at the executive dinner at the Collingtree Hilton tonight when, if he gets his way, he will be in place as the new Cobblers chairman. "I am hoping to get it all finished today," revealed Ellis. "We are just looking for ONE OR TWO SIGNATURES from the directors' point of view. I will be very disappointed if there are any problems."

Ted at 20:45:12 Thursday December 5 2002
Drilling...Everybody agreed on just about everything tonight.So why don't they just bloody well get on with it?

The Drilling Cobbler at 20:32:54 Thursday December 5 2002
So the deadline(that both parties apparently agreed with) predictably looks as if it is going to be missed. Stonehill claims 2-3 working days - so already it has been put back until the 10th December! The sequel to groundhog day will be centred around purchasing Northampton Town Football Club. It doesnt look as if the players are going to get their big bonus if they reach round3 after all. Ellis pulled out of the QPR deal - whats your gut feeling Ted or anyone else who attended tonights meeting?

Ted at 19:32:11 Thursday December 5 2002
Unbelievable! After attending the meeting tonight,I have the astounding news that the club have a buyer who (wait for it)the Trust approves of.

barry fry has tactical nous at 17:16:19 Thursday December 5 2002
one barry fry, theres only one barry fry!

Bierton Cobbler at 16:35:42 Thursday December 5 2002
I think the original kit was Chocolate Brown and Sky Blue quarters - I think we should let that tradition die - even for the away kit!

SONG!!! at 16:33:40 Thursday December 5 2002
if you hate Peterborough clap your hands.....(clap,clap) if you hate Peterborough clap your hands.....(clap,clap) if you hate Peterborough,hate Peterborough,hate Peterborough clap your hands..........(clap,clap,clap,clap)

song!!! at 16:30:05 Thursday December 5 2002
cheer up barry fry oh what can it mean to a, fat boro basturd and a shit football team IS THAT RIGHT, IT SOUNDS RIGHT

Milton Keynes at 15:49:05 Thursday December 5 2002
No its a bit up from Wimbledon .

Gazza at 15:24:09 Thursday December 5 2002
So, is Northampton just up a bit from Southampton then?

Anon at 14:48:32 Thursday December 5 2002
To do your own Geordie translations check out- http://www.geordie.org.uk/index.htm - Ye knaa what ah mean leik.

Gazza? at 14:43:14 Thursday December 5 2002
I'd leik te play at Nothampton, Ah hear the neets oot at Chicago's wi Herp an the other lads are geet .

Claret Watch at 14:38:40 Thursday December 5 2002
Gazza’s library has just burnt down and destroyed all his books. Gazza is devastated, he hadn’t finished colouring in 2 of them

Bazza at 14:31:50 Thursday December 5 2002
GAZZA, I know you're not the real Gazza 'cos he writes in crayon.

Bazza at 14:29:57 Thursday December 5 2002
KIT DESIGNS. I like the 'Arsenal' type kit with white sleeves and claret body 'cos that's the one I remember from when I first watched The Cobblers. It was probably introduced by Dave Bowen 'cos he was ex-Arsenal (I think he was, correct me if I'm wrong). The original kit was quartered claret and white similar to Blackburn style. It would have been nice to see that for the 100 year kit rather than the acid trip design which we had.

Gazza at 14:24:32 Thursday December 5 2002
I never knew Northallerton were in Division 2 ?

Bollock at 14:24:06 Thursday December 5 2002
Waiting to be dropped

I at 14:22:25 Thursday December 5 2002
Waiting to be dotted....

T at 14:21:46 Thursday December 5 2002
Waiting to be crossed.....

Important questions at 14:16:47 Thursday December 5 2002
Have you dodged paying your sons school fees?, do you know any dodgy vicars?, do you pretend to be a legal expert?, are you a just seeking publicity?, do you fall off horses?, do you claim to have attended every public school in Northamptonshire?, do you know if it's raining in Rome? If the awnswer to all of these questions is No then he's probably OK

Anon at 14:12:11 Thursday December 5 2002
LH - I think its a case of once bitten twice shy - after what happened with all the speculation with Fash and GdS I think most people are waiting until the deal is done before getting too excited. Hopefully we'll get the full story at tonights meeting.

Anon at 14:00:10 Thursday December 5 2002
Anybody seen the new home kit designs on the official site. I think its best to design your own. I think we should have the same kit that we had a few years ago - similar to Arsenal claret tops, white sleeves (what do people think).

United Front at 13:58:46 Thursday December 5 2002
OK, anyone else going to the Q+A session with Andrew Ellis tonight (6-7)? Any important questions that need asking?

LH at 13:53:50 Thursday December 5 2002
Considering today could be an interesting day its very quite on here ?

Jimmy 5 bellies at 12:37:35 Thursday December 5 2002
Can I come as well?

The Posh at 11:00:15 Thursday December 5 2002
BE there DECEMBER 28th and DO the POSH!!!

I only hate the POSH at 10:59:32 Thursday December 5 2002
so get well SOOTY, he is a Cambridge united fan, Northern Soul DJ and runs a company that films football matches and interviews, he is in hospital with a mystery illness, if he was a Posh fan, then I would have other thoughts!!!!

Bazza at 10:32:36 Thursday December 5 2002
Non-league, they'll always be non-league.

70s Pitch Invader at 09:28:16 Thursday December 5 2002
Oh yeah - all seems a lifetime ago. If I'm not mistaken, weren't we also Cambridge's first ever home league opponents in about 1971?

On the Pitch at 09:08:20 Thursday December 5 2002
Ive still got the photo of the pitch invasion at Cambridge from The POST, we were stopped by a groundsman with a big fork!!

MarkBD at 08:58:08 Thursday December 5 2002
Nope - it was Gerry Harrison

Bazza at 08:46:31 Thursday December 5 2002
Any club or chairman who wants some publicity announces that they're signing Gazza. Its not going to happen. Its just a way of grabbing attention. HOTEL ENDER, wasn't it Gerry Sinstat?

The Drilling Cobbler at 08:30:57 Thursday December 5 2002
Come on Blues - wheres the football romance inside you? Point taken, Gazza would probably not offer much to the team but to suggest he would be a negative influence is somewhat harsh. I'm sure ANY of the current squad would gladly have swapped their career with his. The guy is a crowd puller - and what a great opportunity to turn the glory hunters into regular supporters now that we are playing well and turning on the style at home. I think the best way to see the Gazza signing(IF it happens) is a short term fix to get the public once again interested in NTFC, and who knows a sky game could well come out of it(100k)? I do not see him as being an instrumental member of the 1st team 11, more as a glory boy to come on with 10/15minutes left if we are losing. His freekicks would benefit us for starters!

Hotel Ender at 08:22:43 Thursday December 5 2002
70's Pitch Invader - no I think the day in question was also the day Paul Stratford got sent off and Jim Hall scored the only goal in a 1-0 win, the match was televised too and I remember the commentator Gerry someone (always did the Anglian matches) getting quite high and mighty about it all

Pub behind the ground at 08:00:20 Thursday December 5 2002
....is called the Greyhound (I think?). Go past the ground for about 1/4 mile, turn left at lights.....follow that road to the bottom and the pub is on your left.

70's Pitch Invader at 07:54:48 Thursday December 5 2002
Wasn't that the day Gary Mabee got a hat-trick?

Anon at 00:07:13 Thursday December 5 2002
Well said Blues for Greeny! The best way to fill the ground is the long term stragedy of winning games in the same manner of the Luton/Port Vale games. PG would only attract glory hunters and we have seen how useful they have been in terms of saving the club. Ted, I remember of the pitch invasion at Cambridge although I was a bit too young to go. A season or too later, me and my teenage mates got threw off a bus in Finedon on our way back to I'boro from a Cobblers Cambridge home fixture and then got chased by a car load of Cambridge hoolies who wanted to do a bit more than discuss the merits of George Riley! I think the brown stains are still there on the pavement outside the now defunct Mulso Arms!!!

Doubting Thomas at 23:06:17 Wednesday December 4 2002
I think that Renolds at Darlo, tried some publicity stunt like this with that South American player not long ago, and it all when funny in the end

Blues for Greeny at 23:00:40 Wednesday December 4 2002
I'm worried if this is what Mr Ellis thinks will draw the great Northampton public through the turnstiles of Sixfields. Perhaps he should consider opening a zoo and filling it with fading sports stars.

Anon at 22:54:43 Wednesday December 4 2002
Your so right Blues for Greeny in what you say, but the real purpose of all this is for a little bit of short lived glory and publicity for the new boy Ellis. There is no long term sense or reason for it.

Mrs Ted at 22:53:51 Wednesday December 4 2002
If only I had caught an earlier bus!

Anon at 22:53:29 Wednesday December 4 2002
oh yeah, and how do you get there?!

Anon at 22:52:37 Wednesday December 4 2002
whats the name of that pub behind the away end and does anybody know if itll be open on saturday?

Ted at 22:39:45 Wednesday December 4 2002
I'll always remember that day because later on I met future Mrs Ted for the first time in the drapery waiting at the bus stop for the number 7 to cotton...oh happy days!

Matty at 22:23:18 Wednesday December 4 2002
My Dad went to the cambrigde game went they ran on the pitch, but hes not coming on saturday , so i'll go and support them for him!!!! Cmon CobBLeRs

Maggie at 22:19:17 Wednesday December 4 2002
Of course you did Ted.

Ted at 21:41:56 Wednesday December 4 2002
Who's going to Cambridge saturday? Anybody old enough to remember when we invaded the pitch in the 70's? I was one of the first to get in their end.We didn't half give em a good kicking.

Jimttc at 21:25:11 Wednesday December 4 2002
I havent put the bucket away yet Ted, I might keep it just for you.

Ted at 21:13:35 Wednesday December 4 2002
No more begging....YIPPEEE

Anon at 19:37:51 Wednesday December 4 2002
but its appreciated that you do

Jimttc at 19:30:44 Wednesday December 4 2002
Andrew Ellis will be at Sixfields tommorrow at 6pm until 7pm to answer supporters questions. This time it does seem to be a done deal and it would not surprise me if he informs tommorrows meeting that all of the paperwork is signed sealed and delivered. Bring on Paul Gascoine, the Fa Cup 3rd round, a double over Peterborough and promotion via the play offs. I might even be able to go to the pub instead of "begging" with my bucket.

Blues for Greeny at 19:24:51 Wednesday December 4 2002
Who the hell wants to watch a bloated, wife battering, tired and worn out, over the top, joke? Gazza WAS a good player with the potential to become one of the greatest but his flawed personality and his inability to heed good advice has sadly left him with little or no future prospects in the game. Do you remember his attempt at TV during this year's World Cup!? I would also be concerned that the effect he will have on the dressing room, the bloke is a pain in the arse and the last thing Chris Carruthers needs is a sweaty armpit and beery breath telling 'just how' he needs to go about his future international career. It also strikes me that Gascoigne is not the Broadhurst type either and I can only see conflict there. If Ellis wants to pack the ground and get bums on seats then he would be better advised assemble a winning side, people will always come and watch a winning side. Let's leave the clowns for the circus up on the top car park and get serious about the players this club needs to move it forward.

west stand women at 19:18:49 Wednesday December 4 2002
Kett cobb how are the arrangements going for when you do your sponserd sit on every seat in the stadium ps anyone going to the match on saturday??????

Big Jim at 18:56:48 Wednesday December 4 2002
Are you still alive BJM?

The Drilling Cobbler at 18:48:57 Wednesday December 4 2002
Personnally, I would love to see Paul Gascoigne signed on a short term deal if the Ellis takeover succeeds. Commercially, providing his wages are not extortionate, he would more than 'pay for himself' with higher attendances(2500 extra versus Tranmere would be 25k for starters) and shirt sales - remember Burnley reaping it in when they signed Ian Wright a few years ago. As far as jealousy is concerned, where as the likes of most of us who come on this site would watch any team of players representing NTFC, the 'floaters' will only come out from the woodwork if something 'big' happens - and the signing of Gazza is just that in more ways than one. The likes of Hargrieves, Trollop and Harsley do not attract 'money' - good players in their own rights but they all fail to gain the club media attention and the turn of the head of a casual 'fan'. Everyone I have spoken with would be thrilled if the club could entice PG to sixfields - it seems to me more so now than ever before that the term positive is abscent in almost everybodys vocabulary who partakes in discussions through this site! A new owner, 3rd round of the FA Cup(?), Paul Gascoigne, Chris Carruthers representing England under20's - by next week the club could be elevated from potential relegation/bankruptcy status to giant killers in waiting/promotion chasers with a bit of spare dosh in the bank. Having said that, we will probably lose at Cambridge, the Ellis deal will fall through(plus obviously any chance of signing PG) and the SOS appeal will struggle to get itself going again because once is silly, twice is bloody silly, but three times.........? All the eggs are firmly in the Andrew Ellis basket.There can be doubt.

Dyl at 17:02:03 Wednesday December 4 2002
I saw Gazza when he played for Burnley last season and he was v poor. He was fit, but he lacked hunger. He was too casual and couldn't cope with the pace of play. Occasionally he'd do something good but mostly he was anonymous. To do well in the lower leagues you've got to want to be there. It's too grim if your heart is elsewhere.

Anon at 16:58:32 Wednesday December 4 2002
Exactly, thats why the club should be careful about making the same mistake. "Trophy" signings rarely work out and the bums on seats factor doesn't last particularly if results are no better,

RUBBER STAMP at 16:58:21 Wednesday December 4 2002
... AM I NEEDED YET???

Anon at 16:35:02 Wednesday December 4 2002
... you dont mean like Marco Gabbiadini do you?

Cry Baby at 15:11:05 Wednesday December 4 2002
Whatever Gascoignes condition the points made by Hotel Ender are true, the last thing the team needs is a "Big Time Charlie" upsetting the rest of the squad when in reality he may put bums on seats but is unlikely to make a difference to results. If the club wanted to fill the ground It would probably be cheaper and more effective to give away free tickets to kids than upset the team spirit that Broadhurst has worked very hard at building up.

United Front at 14:36:15 Wednesday December 4 2002
Gazza isn't fat anymore, in fact he has gone the other way and lost a lot of weight. He was unrecognisable in the London Masters Indoor Tournament a few weeks (months?) ago, and the pounds he has lost means that he looks incredibly lightweight. One of the keys to Gazza's game has always been his upper body strength which he used to shrug people off, but now he has lost that side of his game. The consensus of the Sky commentators on the evening was that he in fact needed to put weight back on (especially muscle mass).

Hotel Ender at 14:29:06 Wednesday December 4 2002
I know its not a done deal, but all this talk of Gazza is both premature and unsettling I would suggest. How would the like of Hargreaves feel having taken a pay cut to remain at the Cobblers, then seeing some fat, over hyped has-been waltz into the club, presumably earn far more that rest of the team put together? I know it would piss me off big style. What's to say Broadhurst would want him anyway?

Vince at 14:28:19 Wednesday December 4 2002
Just to confirm that Andrew Ellis has agreed to answer questions before this thursdays (5th December) Supporters Trust AGM at Sixfields Stadium. The Q&A session will be from 6.00pm to 7.00pm and the Supporters Trust AGM will be held at 8.00pm as previously notified. A bar will be available between the two meetings and all fans are welcome, those attending the Supporters Trust AGM will need to be Trust members and can join on the night. The Supporters Trust would normally arrange for speakers to be available after the AGM but on this occasion Mr Ellis is attending another club function the same evening.

Anon at 14:24:50 Wednesday December 4 2002
Will gazza be there as well, this would get our attendance up into the 7,000's for the remaining games of the season, I hope it is true, one of the best midfields in the league then Trollope, Harsley, Gascoigne, Hargreaves, and Asamoah.

United Front at 13:38:09 Wednesday December 4 2002
As far as I understand, Mr Ellis will be attending the Trust AGM tomorrow night (although I notice the club haven't confirmed this yet) and all being well it will be as the majority holder in NTFC.

Macc Cobblers at 12:24:11 Wednesday December 4 2002
Have I missed something - but has Ellis actually bought his 60% shareholding, because until he does he would be best keeping quiet and concentrating on putting pen to paper.

oh no at 12:02:56 Wednesday December 4 2002
you mean 50 quid a minute anon. did you know a guy named anon wrote that song for nov 5th. wasnt your great great grand daddy was it anon.

ozz at 11:57:48 Wednesday December 4 2002
if the cobblers have got the money to hire gazza,why dont they allow broads go out and sign 3 decent players for the same price.lets face it gazzas going spend most of the game triping over hes beer belly.

Anon at 11:56:08 Wednesday December 4 2002
It would be better if we targetted good younger players, possibly on loan from Premier clubs - like Sam Parkin? Gazza is only on £50 a week at the minute, he must have Welchs agent

daven at 11:48:24 Wednesday December 4 2002
how long before the "10 days" is up?

ozz at 11:43:45 Wednesday December 4 2002
gazzas wages would make marcos look like chicken feed. the word is that he has got to play to get fit or the deal in the usa is off and thats worth big bucks.

ozz at 11:34:48 Wednesday December 4 2002
hope we give cambridge a good dicking hated them from the day we sold george rielly to them.he was one of the best frontmen we ever had.

United Front at 11:29:10 Wednesday December 4 2002
Much as Paul Gascoigne would provide us with a lot of publicity, shouldn't KB be the one to say whether he would be a valuable addition to the team? I know that we are not exactly blessed with a large squad, but surely defence is more of a priority. I would rather Ellis comes in (if he does) and stabilizes the club rather than paying more big money for players wages. It would be better if we targetted good younger players, possibly on loan from Premier clubs.

Anon at 11:26:16 Wednesday December 4 2002
Why isn't the goss about gazza on the official site

Anon at 11:15:00 Wednesday December 4 2002
Gazza expected to be a cobblers player by the weekend

Anon at 11:06:34 Wednesday December 4 2002
http://www.northantsnew.co.uk/ref/sport_football_cobblers.asp?ID=14661

WSK at 21:36:40 Tuesday December 3 2002
"go to bed before your mum grounds you" Shouldn't that read "Go to ground before your mum beds you"?

Broadhurst at 21:02:08 Tuesday December 3 2002
Asamoha should be more of a striker, not a winger, put harsly on the wing , 3 up front!

Matty at 20:49:22 Tuesday December 3 2002
im off 2 the cobblers vs cambidge game on saturday, just hope they can keep all 11 men on the pitch!!!!!! c'mon cobblers

KettCobb at 20:15:01 Tuesday December 3 2002
You sense nothing you idiot,now go to bed before your mum grounds you.

2nd best? at 18:50:00 Tuesday December 3 2002
I sense a message of concern in that statement.

KettCobb at 17:28:33 Tuesday December 3 2002
Congrats to CC,superb news! I think we should just ignore the Direones fans,lets face it they will always be 2nd best in this county,no matter what happens. Gascoigne at Sixfields? Now theres a thought,even if he didnt play at least he would bring in the fans!

LH at 14:44:23 Tuesday December 3 2002
George its 100% there mate !

George - Bucks No1 Cobbler at 14:23:31 Tuesday December 3 2002
Just looked on the site again - refreshed it - and its still not on there - not unless weve signed a mobile phone and the keeper is called Nokia 7650????? Only 1 breaking news story today

Macc Cobblers at 13:06:36 Tuesday December 3 2002
It would help if we did not have to put up with all the "offers" on the breaking news section - so that we could easily see what was actually "true" news

Anon at 12:42:58 Tuesday December 3 2002
look again George - its on the breaking news section of the offal site, signed for a month, was on loan at Mansfield last year.

George - bucks No1 Cobbler at 12:32:35 Tuesday December 3 2002
just checked www.fulhamfc.co.uk and its on there. he was brought from Shrewsbury, is highly rated and is 4th choice at Fulham. Nice to see the club keeping us fans informed!!!!!

George Bucks No1 Cobbler at 12:29:44 Tuesday December 3 2002
Read on teletext that weve signed a 19 y.o old goalkeeper on a months loan from Fulham. However no news on the official site

Anon at 11:49:40 Tuesday December 3 2002
And a great deal of council money.

ozz at 11:42:21 Tuesday December 3 2002
why isnt dre4 at school? maybe theres no good comments on the dustbins site so he comes on here for some quality comments.

CC4england at 09:44:01 Tuesday December 3 2002
it was to do with articles in the express i believe, not the chron.

Anon at 09:10:05 Tuesday December 3 2002
As long as no-one starts labelling him "our first one million pound player" we should do OK.

M at 08:14:32 Tuesday December 3 2002
Re Congratulations at 22:48 I really hope that we can look back in a few months and say exactly that. But being the eternal optimist no pen has been put to paper, yet, and we still haven't raised half of the money we need!

back of the queue at 23:08:12 Monday December 2 2002
Ron Manager, the spurs may have had an early call when Graham Carr was coaching for them but the interest in CC has since grown tenfold, unless spurs come up with the top dosh then he will stay put or go elsewhere, for now though I will just enjoy the moment and say to opposing fans, " See our left back CC, England under 20 player on the way up like the cobb" top call

Ron Manager at 23:07:55 Monday December 2 2002
CC is already off to Lillywhites in January.

Ron Manager at 23:02:47 Monday December 2 2002
Regret CC is already sold to the Lillywhites. Estimated departure: January 2003.

Anon at 23:02:42 Monday December 2 2002
"where are are you going to house them all?" i don't know, it's amazing what builders can do these days given a bit of steal and a few bricks

One T at 22:50:25 Monday December 2 2002
to anon and anon, there is only one t in prat, wise up and celebrate the good news instead of carping about how big yours is etc.

Congratulations at 22:48:55 Monday December 2 2002
Big up congrats to CC on making the under 20 squad, great news for the cobbs, and well done TCMP for mentioning him to Sven, nice days work. I dont want to see CC leave the club as he is one of the brighest new talents we have had at the club for years, but this announcement must have upped his value. The new owner could get his money back sooner than he thinks. It would be ironic if we win on Saturday and draw a big premier side (£300,000) and then someone buys CC (£500,000)the club would be quids in and the SOS appeals £500,000 would look like yesterdays news.

Anon at 22:45:11 Monday December 2 2002
Even if you have potential, where are are you going to house them all? Potential is one thing reality is another.Now who's the pratt?

Anon at 19:07:31 Monday December 2 2002
"have the potential to get 30,000+ a week" if you read it you thick pratt you'd have noticed that magic word "Potential" & as well over 30,000 went to Wembley it doesn't sound so silly now does it?

theme at 18:27:06 Monday December 2 2002
I see a theme developing here TCMP takes on the Inland Revenue on behalf of club, the revenue back down club survive. TCMP takes on Atkins in court and the official site says its settled. TCMP has dinner with Sven and mention CC to him and low and behold CC is called up to the under 20's. coincedence or good work by the trust rep? I still wouldn't mind hearing the facts over the court case issue though, what newspaper articles?

Anon at 18:04:19 Monday December 2 2002
Only 4300 against Port vale, Diamonds got 3980 last Saturday, not such a big gap I would suggest, anon.30,000 at Sixfields you must either be dreaming, or having visions of grandure.

LH at 17:37:40 Monday December 2 2002
Congrats to Chris Carruthers . I thought he had something about him but didnt think he was that good ! Although any quality left sided player is going to get noticed because of the scarcity of them. Did TCMP mentioning CC to Sven alert the FA I wonder ?

anon at 17:34:38 Monday December 2 2002
it was atko in a sunday paper braking his silence & taking another job when cobbs was paying him off there for he broke his contract, i belive. Bet the league managers chairman put him up to it & atko just saw money to be made

Anon at 17:28:27 Monday December 2 2002
wasnt it when clarke had a pop at atkins? i remember some big hoohar at the time, but why he should be doing us i dont know if the comments were in a newspaper shpuldnt he be suing the chron (for i imagine it was them)

Anon at 17:25:24 Monday December 2 2002
i asked the same united front the other day but it seems people were more interested in talking about black lesbians than court cases involving our club :-(

Anon at 17:24:26 Monday December 2 2002
Well if uncle Max can't stay in the second division because he can't afford the players to stay there. Then what the hell chance have you got in the future? --------we get crowds plus have the potential to get 30,000+ a week. more than the population of yout 2 villages put together

United Front at 15:33:34 Monday December 2 2002
I know that Ian Atkins and TCMP never got on (in fact it is probably more accurate to say they hate each others guts), but does anyone know the full background to their spat and the reason for the proposed court case brought by our ex-manager?

Anon at 14:20:17 Monday December 2 2002
To play Stoke and Sheffield Wed is not a bad ambition for the Diamonds, after all they are only a village side, not a Big Town or a big City, with Rich Barons at the helm.

Anon at 14:08:59 Monday December 2 2002
Well if uncle Max can't stay in the second division because he can't afford the players to stay there. Then what the hell chance have you got in the future?

LH at 13:50:28 Monday December 2 2002
Atkins looses out to TCMP Golden goal winner in extra time !! See official site.

United Front at 12:16:50 Monday December 2 2002
Well done Chris Carruthers on his call up to the England Under 20 side, a major achievement for both him and the club. As a worst case scenario this should put a few £ on his price tag, but hopefully he will continue to develop with us before going on to have a successful career.

Anon at 09:28:30 Monday December 2 2002
WOW!! The ambition of the Direones is to play Stoke and Sheffield Wednesday!!

DR4E at 07:57:47 Monday December 2 2002
AND I STILL LOVE BOYS.

DR4E at 07:57:09 Monday December 2 2002
i'm now hiding behind anon,check the ID....

Anon at 05:42:20 Monday December 2 2002
The difference in the football played week in week out between the turd and the second is immense. Direones would need to buy big again to just stay in the second. Would Max fund that?...I don't think so..

Anon at 00:15:44 Monday December 2 2002
stoke at nene park. id love to see that. id like to see your motley bunch have a bash at their players.

Anon at 22:26:20 Sunday December 1 2002
If Diamonds can keep up the good work in the second half of the season they will be coming to play at sixfields next season, and if stay as they are in the first division they could even be playing Stoke and Sheffield Wed. The Diamonds are really looking good and they have a fantastic youth policy, where six youngsters are already making it to the first team, the future looks really sparkling.

silent night at 22:06:12 Sunday December 1 2002
The club V Atko in court tommorrow, Andrew Ellis says in the Chron he wants to sign Gascoine, The deal almost done but not yet rubber stamped, and the Cobblers go to Wigan and don't register a shot on target? nothing worth while talking about I suppose?

Diamonds Prick at 20:35:01 Sunday December 1 2002
please leave this site, inbred vermin like yourself need to be destroyed

DR4E at 19:50:59 Sunday December 1 2002
i love boys

Anon at 19:26:57 Sunday December 1 2002
Didn't think they reviewed NTFC games in the Sunday Sport or Sunday Beano DR4E.

Anon at 19:01:07 Sunday December 1 2002
but does anybody really care what the sundays think of lower league games? they dont even send people to the game, just get (very) brief reports from the home teams press

DR4E at 18:25:08 Sunday December 1 2002
Funny how none of the papers mention the referee at all. Instead they say Gabbiadini was unluckily booked in the first place but then incredibly stupid to get himself sent off. They also say how Wigan outplayed you. That's why you lost.

Wigan Ref at 17:12:37 Sunday December 1 2002
Stamp booked for being kicked in the head, marco booked for jumping, gave them free kick for on of their players nearly taking trolls head off. He was a joke, same as baines for the cup game but worse. 1 free kick to us in the first half, linesman was blind. not best performance but with a clown like that in the middle there was no chance

TRB Mark at 16:50:46 Sunday December 1 2002
The ref all but wore a blue shirt!! He penalized us for every 50/50 challenge (even a Wigan player pleaded Gabbi's case for the first booking). But that apart, we never really threatened but we looked fairly good in defence. My (Wigan) mate said that was the best he saw them play in the first half so as Ozz say's it wasn't a disasterous result, just flippin frustrating! We are 5 points off the play-offs and 5 points above the relegation zone!

ozz at 13:09:44 Sunday December 1 2002
that 1-0 score line is not bad when u look at wigans f/a.we did play with 10 men and we were away from home.shows we are going in the right direction.

oh no at 13:00:42 Sunday December 1 2002
theres some wierd cookies being planted by this web site hit.com

Rob at 10:15:53 Sunday December 1 2002
Just a reminder folks - deadline for articles for the next issue of WALOC is this coming Tuesday (3rd December). Thanks.

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