Cobblers Comments
December 1999
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Ray at 22:11:55 Friday December 31 99
.... and another 1000 years pass and the Direones still havent made it to the Football League.....
JAMESYBOY at 21:57:57 Friday December 31 99
Well as the new Millennium approaches, what do you cobblers fans hope for. Promotion to the 2nd division would be nice, but then what after that. Lets be honest the truthful among you knew if you did manage to beat Grimsby, it would have been down hill all the way. Little did you know? That you would go into free fall, I won’t gloat (lol) but your club is geared for the lower leagues. Everything about your club is well 3rd rate, sorry but it is true. You will tell me of your great tradition and history, but that doesn’t bring success. You had your one real chance of playing football at a higher level and it slipped through your fingers. And I don’t mean the Grimsby defeat; those among you with half a brain know what I’m talking about, or whom I’m talking about, Uncle MAX you had him and you let him go. I know most of you know he still has a fondness for your club. But when I asked him at a meet the manager and chairman evening about this. His heart is only in one place. And it’s not your Grey stadium, with your fickle fans. When I asked him how he felt about NTFC supporters’ hatred of R&D. He said he could understand it as not his words (you had been shat on for years) Well now you know. The reason you hate us so much is close to home. Look to your chairman and board of directors, they fucked up. SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
BR at 19:50:35 Friday December 31 99
Crack one open for me Ralph, I'm on the way. Happy New Year to one and all. Let's hope it's a good one. Get well soon George.
Ralph at 19:10:11 Friday December 31 99
You know it's nearly time when you splash the Estee Lauder all over! Time to greet the guests and crack open a few cold ones. Whatever you are doing, be careful, enjoy it, remember it and don't let them fool you, it's just another New Year! Cheers and Happy New Year!
Sid at 18:31:58 Friday December 31 99
Okay then, everyone set for the celebrations tonight?? Have a good time tonight, whatever you doing! (keep of the alcohol......... YEAH RIGHT!!!!) HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Ralph at 18:31:19 Friday December 31 99
I always liked this lyric: I wish that for just one time
You could stand inside my shoes
And just for that one moment
I could be you
Yes, I wish that for just one time
You could stand inside my shoes
You'd know what a drag it is
To see you
Rodney Marshall(Moaning Cobbler) at 17:53:35 Friday December 31 99
1. Ian Benjamin 2. Graham Carr 3. Abington Park/County Ground 4. Allan Lamb 5. One flew over the Cuckoo's Nest 6. Money for Nothing 7. To the Lighthouse 8. Herbert Chapman/Karl Marx
R+D at 17:52:3 Friday December 31 99
Hello, Mike; how are you? I don't think I've had the pleasure of (talking) to you before. You new?
R+D at 17:50:48 Friday December 31 99
Hello, Mike; how are you?
Mike at 17:45:25 Friday December 31 99
R+D: If your'e talking Premiership, then it's Jody Morris.
R+D at 17:42:0 Friday December 31 99
My best prezzie was the self-titled album from Supergrass. Very good, those boys. Can you hear us hump, sorry - pumping on your sterioooooo! Sorry, getting a bit carried away there!
R+D at 17:26:38 Friday December 31 99
Does anyone know who scored the last (British) goal of the millenium?
Marina at 17:21:46 Friday December 31 99
Best lyric 'If Adolf Hitler were here today, they'd send a limousine anyway.'
Serial at 17:18:42 Friday December 31 99
Album of the century ??? Stina Nordenstam - Dynamite. Blinding, bloody blinding.
Mike (Couldn't resist adding to the list!) at 17:7:51 Friday December 31 99
And best lyric: "Her mind is Tiffany-twisted, she's got the Mercedes bends".
Mike (Couldn't resist a list!) at 16:59:26 Friday December 31 99
Favourite Cobblers player: Ray Warburton (for leadership)
Favourite Cobblers manager: Ian Atkins (for Wembley memories)
Favourite place: Racecourse (Sunday morning football)
Favourite sportsperson: Boris Becker
Favourite film: Lock, stock and two smoking barrels
Favourite album: U2 - Achtung Baby
Favourite book: Kes
Top person of 1900's: My mum!
Are ya ready for IT? at 16:43:41 Friday December 31 99
Please allow me to introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man's soul and faith
And I was 'round when Jesus Christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that Pilate
Washed his hands and sealed his fate
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game
I stuck around St. Petersburg
When I saw it was a time for a change
Killed the czar and his ministers
Anastasia screamed in vain
I rode a tank
Held a general's rank
When the blitzkrieg raged
And the bodies stank
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name, oh yeah
Ah, what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah
I watched with glee
While your kings and queens
Fought for ten decades
For the gods they made
I shouted out,
"Who killed the Kennedys?"
When after all
It was you and me
Let me please introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
And I laid traps for troubadours
Who get killed before they reached Bombay
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah, get down, baby
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what's confusing you
Is just the nature of my game
Just as every cop is a criminal
And all the sinners saints
As heads is tails
Just call me Lucifer
'Cause I'm in need of some restraint
So if you meet me
Have some courtesy
Have some sympathy, and some taste
Use all your well-learned politesse
Or I'll lay your soul to waste, um yeah
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, um yeah
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, um mean it, get down
Woo, who
Oh yeah, get on down
Oh yeah
Oh yeah!
Tell me baby, what's my name
Tell me honey, can ya guess my name
Tell me baby, what's my name
I tell you one time, you're to blame
East Northants Village Boy at 16:19:42 Friday December 31 99
I agree Vince; Morley, McGoldrick and Warburton - Cobblers' three best players. We've got Warburton; what a pity that the other two aren't still around, because I am sure that we would have had them as well.
Anon at 15:53:34 Friday December 31 99
best song - Wannabe
Anon at 15:52:38 Friday December 31 99
the best group of 1900 - Gotta be the Spice Girls ! Hey ?
Robert Dunkley at 15:40:15 Friday December 31 99
Assuming our players are all fit, why don't we slightly change the formation.
Welch; Hendon, Howey, Sampson, Spedding; Frain (as a sweeper, allowing Hendon to break down the right), Parrish (lm) Hunter (rm) with Savage just behing Clare and Corazzin.
Norwich Cobbler at 15:9:43 Friday December 31 99
Looks like I'm the first to wish all fellow Cobblers supporters a very happy new year,century & millenium and of course promotion back to the Second Div.
CDU at 14:27:30 Friday December 31 99
Well I'll see you there when it happens Ralph Baby. Happy New Year and lets hope all of your clocks tick over, Up The Wobblers !!!!Best album This Is The Sea, Most memorable Cobbler Big Jim Hall
Anon at 14:19:34 Friday December 31 99
Yup!
Ralph at 14:19:1 Friday December 31 99
Happy Australian New Year CDU! The proper one hasn't happened yet. Just waiting for the dark side of the moon to cross the Greenwich Meridian!
ShayBoy at 14:16:34 Friday December 31 99
Halloo Cobblers, try: The Grant Arms in Fetcher Street; The Parmisan in William Square; Trosslers Wine Bar in Pinkle Street; The Laughing Policeman in Market Place. All these allow footie supporters in and are all five minutes walk from the town centre to the ground. Enjoy tonight, enjoy the game, but not the result. Cheers and Happy New Year!!!!!
CDU at 14:15:59 Friday December 31 99
Well, mine works :o ) Happy New Year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NTFC DIV III MILLENNIUM CHAMPIONS
DavCobbler at 14:6:3 Friday December 31 99
Hey folks.....Long time since Ive been to the Shay...any one know of any good boozers near the ground ????????
Ralph at 13:32:27 Friday December 31 99
1. John Buchanan, 2. Bill Dodgin, 3. Probably The County Ground or possibly The Emporium Arcade, 4. Mohammed Ali (I know it's topical but he was THE greatest), 5. A Clockwork Orange, 6. Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan, 7. Hitch Hikers Guide trilogy (All five of them!), 8. Mohandas Gandhi.
MartinW at 13:28:3 Friday December 31 99
Best album: Radiohead's OK Computer; Best film: Pulp Fiction; Cobbler's player you pay money to watch: Dave Savage (when on form and let's hope he finds some soon)
Ralph at 13:20:10 Friday December 31 99
Having just played Blonde on Blonde it only confirms my choice. I only hope that its wonderfulness is reflected in my cooking!
Ray at 12:36:47 Friday December 31 99
Favourite web site - HERE!
Ray at 12:36:3 Friday December 31 99
Favourite Cobbs Player: Barry Lines; Best Cobbs Manager: Dave Bowen; Favourite Place in Npton: Sixfields? (sad or what!); Favourite all time sportsman: hmmm....good question; Favourite Film: When Harry met Sally; Favourite Book: Glory Road; Top person of 1900: even I wasn't around then.
Ralph at 12:10:27 Friday December 31 99
After due consideration it has to be Blonde on Blonde and I think I'll go and pop it on the old turntable whilst I prepare the food for the 'five-thousand'.
Brahms and List at 11:54:57 Friday December 31 99
The end is listless. Best Album : Dark Side of The Moon.
List Crazy at 11:41:47 Friday December 31 99
How about a list of your favourite lists?
Anon at 11:23:39 Friday December 31 99
How about a list that contains: 1. Favourite Cobblers player. 2. Best Cobblers Manager. 3. Favourite place in Northampton. 4. Favourite all time sportsmen. 5. Favourite Film. 6. Favourite Album. 7. Favourite Book. 8. The top person of 1900.
Anon at 11:18:18 Friday December 31 99
What about Dave Bowen, John Roberts, Mike Everitt as the Gooners?
Jonny at 10:56:53 Friday December 31 99
Best 3 Northampton Gooners: Theo Foley, Herbert Chapman, errrrr...... Eddie McGoldrick?????
Jonny at 10:51:18 Friday December 31 99
Best 3 film trilogies; Star Wars, Godfather and Back to the Future
Vince at 10:30:44 Friday December 31 99
Best 3 items of food sold by Tony Ansell at the County Ground - hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm stuck on that one.
Vince at 10:24:22 Friday December 31 99
Ralph, can't remember the Castle but I do remember the bus station in Derngate as I worked in the snack bar when I was a student. Yes it was a nice art deco style building and many times better than its replacement. Best 3 players Trevor Morley, Eddie McGoldrick and Ray Warbourton.
Ralph at 10:15:24 Friday December 31 99
Best/Favourite players: John Buchanan; Trevor Morley; Frank Rankmore.
Ralph at 10:8:29 Friday December 31 99
Dave Bowen; Bill Dodgin; Ian Atkins!!!!!
Ralph at 10:7:28 Friday December 31 99
I agree with the buildings Vince, what about the Derngate bus station and the castle!
Wilf at 10:6:5 Friday December 31 99
Mmmmmmmmmmmm! Wasn't that Crash Test Dummies? That wouldn't get in my top three.
Change the subject to Football! at 9:48:28 Friday December 31 99
The Best 3 Managers of the Cobblers - Herbert Chapman, Dave Bowen & Graham Carr.
Vince at 9:46:38 Friday December 31 99
Best 3 Buildings in Northampton that are now gone? The Emporium Arcade, The New Theartre, The Notre Dame School.
Vince at 9:40:50 Friday December 31 99
Best 3 Films - Kind Hearts & Coronets, Close Encounters of the third kind and Silence of the lambs. Best 3 Albums - Bridge Over Toubled Water, Sargeant Pepper & Tubular Bells.
Ralph at 9:28:14 Friday December 31 99
Best three albums? Mmmmmm! I'll get back to you.
Ralph at 9:27:25 Friday December 31 99
Best three films of the 1900's? Clockwork Orange; The Third Man; 2001.
Mr Statto at 9:14:12 Friday December 31 99
Sorry, delete the first "played".
Mr Statto at 9:12:24 Friday December 31 99
The last senior game of the century was played last nights Northern Premier League game at Barrow, they played Winsford and the score was 0-0, attendance 2400.
The Market Square at 9:0:20 Friday December 31 99
I'm a fairground!
Perplexed of Northampton at 8:59:32 Friday December 31 99
At the end of last season Dave Savage kept running at defenders and scored goals, this season he starts to run then stops - why?
Nat at 1:25:27 Friday December 31 99
This could be my last posting if my computer don't survive the y2k, (it's old!) If so it's been a pleasure for the past 7/8 months I've been on the internet, and hopefully one day, I'll be back. If it does live then forget the last sentance. No matter what, happy new year everyone and I'll see ya at the Shay!
mick at 0:58:39 Friday December 31 99
Cobblers mediocre recent form have pushed the odds back to best price 12-1 to win the division, and Darlington who seem to be this year's Fulham are now firm favourites at around 2-1. The silver lining in this cloud is that no-one now fancies Pish, and you can get 20-1 on them at Ladbrokes
CDU at 23:47:11 Thursday December 30 99
LOL :o )
BR at 23:46:9 Thursday December 30 99
P*ss off CDU :-)
CDU at 23:42:55 Thursday December 30 99
Ralph theres no way Roy could play a full game . He struggles to do a full Gig these days let alone play football
happy at 23:18:28 Thursday December 30 99
i got in the bucks u16 cricket squad today, what did everbody else do?
Ralph at 23:9:37 Thursday December 30 99
It says on teletext Roy could be okay to face Halifax. Re: the Wilson comment, I think you are probably taking it too literally and I'm sure he has the opposition watched before we play them. But Atkins gave other sides far too much respect and we were forever changing players and formation and we all witnessed the confusion and unrest amongst the players, not to mention all the Atkins arm waving, he was probably the only bugger who new what he wanted! If Kev means that we should pick and play our best players in a formation that is best suited to us then I'm all for it. A very good summary of events by Gaz, BTW I'm a big fan of Supergrass, and it was not as bad as some have said. Halifax will be a toughy and with our squad we need to have everyone fit and playing well. It's about time Dave Savage kick started his season and Sammo stopped playing Panto. Smile everyone it's New Year's Eve tomorrow and even as we speak the cold ones are chilling and the turkey curry is festering. We can take all those horrible chocs that are always left over after Christmas, usually coffee creams in our house, to Halifax and share them with one another.
Tony at 21:38:23 Thursday December 30 99
Got to agree with everything said since my last post, well everything rational that is. We do more right, then we do wrong, and we have to accept if we get a play-off place at the end of the season we should be happy! On Howard, I agree, he did well in the first half, and maybe if that was the start of things to come, he plays next week and scores he may have turned over a new leaf. Time will tell, but to be honest I do hope both Clare and Corazzin are fit for Halifax, they will rip them apart!
billy at 20:34:46 Thursday December 30 99
If Howard is to be judged solely on his goal rate, surely it's unfair to make him take the long throws?
MartinW at 20:14:32 Thursday December 30 99
Jeezo, we lose a game and suddenly all is lost. "We will go up by luck rather than design," is a bit too much. People forget we had real chances against Darlo which if converted would have changed the whole course of the game. Look at the first half stats folks. Agree with Hartwell, Steve Howard has had his chance and is lacking in the one rather crucial area for a forward - scoring goals. That's not to say he is crap and that he should be booed because he tries his heart out. Agree with Tony. Kev should not be saying that he is "not bothered about what other teams can do, just what we (Northampton) can do". I'm sure he means that what the Cobblers do is more important, although that's not what he is quoted a saying. He knows only too well that you have to be bothered with what the opposition does. Maybe, if the defensive lapses are anything to go by, he should be a tad more concerned about the defensive organisation than he has shown, but then we are going through a transitional period. I hope he is not pulling the trick Kevin Keegan pulls that we just have to be worried about what we do, because in this day and age when many teams are so closely matched, tactical awareness can and will win the day.
Nevertheless, Kevin has brought a new spirit in the club, and that should not go unnoticed. Give em a chance, lads.
Gaz at 19:22:51 Thursday December 30 99
I don't want to go over old ground, but a few thoughts on Tuesday's game. In the first half we played some nice football until we went behind. Had Parrish converted either of his 2 gold plated chances it would have been a different match. Darlo showed a level of tactical sophistication that we still lack and came out on top thanks to hitting us on the break and making the most of a sleepy linesman whilst we suffered from the hyperactive lino. Howard played a good midfield role, but when we lost him we lost our focus. Balls were pumped forward yet we didn't have a ball winner. Our use of wings was poor as we were sitting too deep. On the rare occasions that we kept the ball on the floor and didn't resort to aimless balls or head tennis we looked semi-decent. But in the second half we were a shadow of our former selves and the only surprise was that we didn't lose by more. I've not seen the replay of the 1st goal but I wouldn't be too harsh on Welch. I was in line with the shot and thought it was heading wide by a yard or more. I looked away to make a comment to my neighbour and was shocked to hear the ball in the net. We gave Gabbi much too much time on the ball and throughout the game we invited Darlo to come at us. They were better than us and deserved the win. We may be a better team than under Atkins but there is still some way to go!
DEK at 17:39:34 Thursday December 30 99
Overall I still feel we are too defensive, our back four stay a back four, the full backs don't exactly bomb forward at every opportunity.
The central midfield are too deep. We have too many players who don't score or create enough goals, Frain, Hunt, Savage, Howard, Sturridge, Sampson, Howey, Gibb and Spedding won't score more than 4 per season at most. I believe most players naturally score goals and we don't have enough of them to win automatic promotion, afterall as the Darlington game showed, goals win matches, had Parrish scored one of his efforts(like they would have) it would have been a totally different game. The lack of fight and leadership on the pitch was matched by those off it, ie; Wilson and Broadhurst. They didn't even TRY to get anything from the game, oh yeah I forgot, they brought on Gibb, sums it all up doesn't it !
DEK at 17:27:56 Thursday December 30 99
Howard has improved, he has become more agressive in the box and is trying to get into more advanced positions but hasn't the ability or the confidence. Yes he should score more goals but he can't, so stop expecting him to do so. The midfields job is to win the ball and create chances and score the odd goal, but they don't, none of them. I think overall we have many problems and if we get promoted it will be more by luck than judgement. Like I said before, Wilson will not be in charge next season, he hasn't the tactical awareness needed for the second division. The main reason for the good run we had was Hunter returning and Clare on loan, look what happens without them. Don't forget we are supposed to be a Second Division side and unlucky to have gone down, and there is a large difference in quality from the Third to the Second, yet we are struggling to hang in there at the top end.
chris and charlie and j at 16:37:49 Thursday December 30 99
Put your hand up if you don't like the Cobblers and then we will all come round and gun you down ( especially if you are POSH!)
The Romsey Cobbler at 16:19:27 Thursday December 30 99
Go on then.....
Ray at 15:59:27 Thursday December 30 99
I most certainly can.:-)
The Romsey Cobbler at 14:43:9 Thursday December 30 99
Oi Ray - can you answer your question about bar codes please?
Chipp at 13:56:58 Thursday December 30 99
There's only one way of life and thats your own, your own, your own. My father, when i was younger took me up on to the hill, that looked down on the city smog and above the factory spill. Now this is where i come, when i want to be free, Well he never was in his life time .. and these words stuck with me ... Hey! And so i ran from all of this, and i climbed the highest hill and i looked down onto my life, above the factory spill. And i looked down onto my life, as the family discrace, then all my friends on the starting line, their wages off to chase, Yes, and all my friends and all their jobs and all this bloody waste . . There's only one . . way of life and thats your own. I grew up learned to love and laugh, circled A's on the underpass, the noise we thought would never stop, died a death as the punks grew up, and we choked on all our dreams, we wrestled with our fears were running through the heartless concrete streets . . chasing our ideas . . run! And all the problems of the Earth, wont be solved by this guitar, and they wont stop coming either by the life i've had so far. And the bright lights of my home town, wont be getting any dimmer, though their calling has receded like some old and distant singer. And they dont look so appealing to the eyes of this poor sinner; There's only one way of life and that's your own!
WSD at 13:49:56 Thursday December 30 99
Shut up Ray :o)
Tim at 13:42:26 Thursday December 30 99
Just when things were looking up!
Anon at 13:19:48 Thursday December 30 99
WHAT THE FUKC DO YOU KNOW WSD - GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND STOP TRYING TO PLAY WITH THE BIG BOYS.
Anon at 13:18:46 Thursday December 30 99
If Howard is so crap - how come he is the Cobblers second top scorer? Doesn't say much for the rest!
WSD at 12:33:6 Thursday December 30 99
Better than UK Online was :p
WSD at 12:32:53 Thursday December 30 99
And the mail and news servers are the best I've come across, plus the speed is excellent
WSD at 12:32:28 Thursday December 30 99
It's no con Ray, just an excellent business idea
Sid at 12:28:30 Thursday December 30 99
tony, I was talking about the Darlington game RE. Howard, not his whole NTFC career! He isn't scoring enough, I'll be the firsdt (well second!) to admit that, but give credit where credit's due! If a player plays well, it has to be recognised.I think that with any target man, they are gonna get their fair share of criticism - not just because sometimes they don't score, but because of their size! (I'm not saying that is why you are criticising him, I am saying in general fans of all clubs would tend to say this, because they cannot turn as quick, have pace etc.) However, Howard should try to get in more goalscoring positions, and I think after the Torquay game all his confidence went after missing so many shots!
Hartwell at 12:26:1 Thursday December 30 99
The main job of a forward, especially a centre forward, is to score goals. And on that criteria alone they are judged. While many may applaud Howard's various contributions, the fact remains that he is not performing his key duty - goalscoring. In this respect I have to agree with Tony and Fred. Having said that I am not expecting a hatful from him - just a reasonable tally. And that is simply not happening. As Tony said Gayle, for all his mobility limitations, produced goals, some of which had a touch of class about them. The key questions must be: can Howard improve ? Is he prepared to work hard and diligently on his weaknesses ? Up to now I haven't noticed any marked improvement in his game since he arrived here. Yes, he can hold the ball up. Yes, he can be a nuisance. Yes, he's got a long throw. But, as I say, when it comes down to the bottom line, a forwards' key job is to weigh in with a rasonable number of goals. On this basis, I am still to be convinced Howard is the man to partner Corrazin. Bear in mind, also, that when Howard plays, we tend to revert to long punts up to him, as a target man. And when, as on Tuesday, things don't go right for us, belief goes completely and we revert to an increasing use of the hopeful long ball. When we play Clare alongside Carlo, the team knows the ball must be delivered on the ground or into the centre via the wings. Finally, for me the only impressive featue of Tuesday's game, was Wilson's sane and sensible diagnosis of our performance and especially his belief in keeping his criticisms of players in the dressing room. One of Atkins many weaknesses was his use of the media to publically lambast numerous individual players and performances, which was one of the many factors which I believe led to his eventual downfall (that and, of course, his total tactical naivity). Let's hope for better things in the New Millennium!
Barn Owl at 10:12:57 Thursday December 30 99
To Wit to Woe which way should I go ?
Tim at 9:54:16 Thursday December 30 99
I suggest you sober up as your attempt at wit was as woeful as ever.
Pissed As Arseholes at 2:19:41 Thursday December 30 99
Hey Tim how's this, get f*cked.
Tim at 0:43:38 Thursday December 30 99
Either I'm pissed or the rest of you are. Can't any of you string a sentence together that one can read without having to decipher.
75 grand.... at 0:6:22 Thursday December 30 99
Should have taken me when ya had the chance!
Tony at 0:1:55 Thursday December 30 99
I disagree Sid, and tend to agree with Fred here, Howard is playing up front, and his job as a "Forward" is not only to hold the ball up as a target man, but to score goals. I can think of plenty of "Target Men" who score their fair share. Duncan Furgusson, Alan Shearer, John Hartson, and even John Gayle scored his fair share for us! Hec, Carl heggs was a better target man than Howard. Also, while he was only on the pitch for 45 mins, he's had far more time in the past than that, and you know it as much as any of us!
Sid at 22:50:11 Wednesday December 29 99
Fred, no-one is saying Howard played a "blinder!" He only played well! This is because he did his 'job' well - holding up the ball, tackling (not getting booked!), knocking the ball off and causing trouble. he didn't get the ball to have a shot, and I remember a decent header on target from him. He even anticipated the play at times! Ok, why play someone like Dean Peer? He does less than Howard does, but does not get knocked as much because he isn't expected by fans to do anything specific, like score. If a player does his job then good. And for god sake, he was only on the pitch 45 mins - 15 of those was when he was injured!
Monkeyboy at 22:49:36 Wednesday December 29 99
I agree with whoever said it (cant be bothered to look) that our Vocal support wasnt there. How many times in the past has it proved to assist in Cobblers results? Take Bristol Rovers for example in the play off semis. I think the crowd scored 2 of the goals! Get behind the players and sing your hearts out for the cobblers!
ChrisT at 22:47:32 Wednesday December 29 99
to leo , i know somebodt with that name at theat school who is a cobblers fan, and i agree with what u say
Ray at 22:39:55 Wednesday December 29 99
Yes - I've seen this con before..
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Ray at 21:22:19 Wednesday December 29 99
..and why the hell should I want to go to Shrewsbury next Monday?
Corporal Darlo at 21:21:31 Wednesday December 29 99
Thanks for the much needed 3 points on Tuesday.
Upon reading a lot of comments below, you have taken a shining to Gabbiadini, and you have good cause to, he is amazing. (ecept on a bad pitch)
As for your Parish, I've never seen so many easy chances missed by the same guy.
On one of the messages I read below, someone was talking about vocal support, I have to admit that at Feethams we are extreamly quiet, but when away from home we totally outsing the home fans eveywhere, strange but true.
Anyhow, Have a good Millenium and good luck going for second place (behind us)
Ray at 21:20:56 Wednesday December 29 99
Without nit-picking too much - I assume you meant irreversible...*sigh*
Anon at 21:1:0 Wednesday December 29 99
Oh dear Leo, the education system seems to be in irreversable decline.
Leo at 20:57:26 Wednesday December 29 99
No it,s Leo from Hartwell why the question. If you disagree at least tell me why,and whom you are.I got a new pc for Christmas and a friend told me to check this site out. I just want to talk about the Cobblers. Left school six years ago
Fred at 20:28:18 Wednesday December 29 99
I hate it when people say that Howard was playing a blinder yesterday. Sure, but he didn't score again did he? I would never boo him, but it's been said many times, if he can't score why play him up front? It he can't play anywhere else, then why keep him at the club?
Tony at 20:26:39 Wednesday December 29 99
One of my major concerns was that yesterday the main difference was Gabbiadini. Kev was interviewed after the game with Plymouth, and his response when being asked about what he would so about Gabbiadini was to say he is "not bothered about what other teams can do, just what we (Northampton) can do". While this is a nice compliment to the lads, it says a to me that he is just not doing the correct checking on our opponents. Not trying to lay into him, just think sometimes it pays to take note of what your opponents can do!
Tony at 20:22:36 Wednesday December 29 99
From comments on here, I think if you didn't sit in the North stand you may have assumed Savage had his shot saved before Darlo scored their 3rd goal. Well, he actually tried to square it to Clare, but messed it up. So that's what I meant yesterday when I think Savage should have tried to score himself!
Question at 20:22:0 Wednesday December 29 99
is that LEO of stantonbury campus School?
Danny at 19:33:10 Wednesday December 29 99
hmmmm, seemed to upset one or two people yesterday.... shame that. I just feel that over the last couple of games Hendon has not played to his best, and Sampson also. Still we all have our own opinions don't we? Looking forward to Monday now though, my first visit to the Shay. We must must must get all three points. Direones....... yawn, you're boring
MartinW at 19:26:22 Wednesday December 29 99
If we supported the team vocally as well as we moan at them we would walk this league.
As Whitney says: "It's not right but it's okay."
We can do better.
Let's hear all the people that moan shout their tonsils out against Shrewsbury.
In fact, let's see all the people who went on Tuesday at the Shrewsbury game.
Will they be there?
No. Anyway I have bought a half season ticket - because I could not get the seat I normally have in the West Stand - on the back of the Darlington game.
I'm a sucker for punishment!!!
Great Uncle Cobbler at 19:14:59 Wednesday December 29 99
Hi Cobbs....One question please >>>>> Why is it that when a Town player goes down he is almost always asked to leave the field of play but the same leaving of the field rarely seems to happen to the other team ??????...Strange but true ????? UP THE COBBS....(Soz Ray, Ladies) >>>> FUKK THE POSH !!!
LEO at 17:39:3 Wednesday December 29 99
Firstly im not slagging the players of but yesterday was shit.We did'nt start off to bad but then it went downhill.And i think Howard done alright,while he was on.I know we are better of now than a few months ago. I just dont believe we will get promoted this season.If only we had someone like Gabbiadini, because apart from him a possibly two others, on are day we are as good as them. I know we have know money but surely 3 players one right sided defender another midfielder possibly clare, who i believe is a midfielder anyway.and a striker. any ideas?
Chipp at 17:24:43 Wednesday December 29 99
With your mercury mouth in the missionary times,
And your eyes like smoke and your prayers like rhymes,
And your silver cross, and your voice like chimes,
Oh, who among them do they think could bury you?
With your pockets well protected at last,
And your streetcar visions which you place on the grass,
And your flesh like silk, and your face like glass,
Who among them do they think could carry you?
Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands,
Where the sad-eyed prophet says that no man comes,
My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums,
Should I leave them by your gate,
Or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?
With your sheets like metal and your belt like lace,
And your deck of cards missing the jack and the ace,
And your basement clothes and your hollow face,
Who among them can think he could outguess you?
With your silhouette when the sunlight dims
Into your eyes where the moonlight swims,
And your match-book songs and your gypsy hymns,
Who among them would try to impress you?
Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands,
Where the sad-eyed prophet says that no man comes,
My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums,
Should I leave them by your gate,
Or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?
The kings of Tyrus with their convict list
Are waiting in line for their geranium kiss,
And you wouldn't know it would happen like this,
But who among them really wants just to kiss you?
With your childhood flames on your midnight rug,
And your Spanish manners and your mother's drugs,
And your cowboy mouth and your curfew plugs,
Who among them do you think could resist you?
Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands,
Where the sad-eyed prophet says that no man comes,
My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums,
Should I leave them by your gate,
Or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?
Oh, the farmers and the businessmen, they all did decide
To show you the dead angels that they used to hide.
But why did they pick you to sympathize with their side?
Oh, how could they ever mistake you?
They wished you'd accepted the blame for the farm,
But with the sea at your feet and the phony false alarm,
And with the child of a hoodlum wrapped up in your arms,
How could they ever, ever persuade you?
Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands,
Where the sad-eyed prophet says that no man comes,
My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums,
Should I leave them by your gate,
Or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?
With your sheet-metal memory of Cannery Row,
And your magazine-husband who one day just had to go,
And your gentleness now, which you just can't help but show,
Who among them do you think would employ you?
Now you stand with your thief, you're on his parole
With your holy medallion which your fingertips fold,
And your saintlike face and your ghostlike soul,
Oh, who among them do you think could destroy you
Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands,
Where the sad-eyed prophet says that no man comes,
My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums,
Should I leave them by your gate,
Or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?
chris and charlie at 16:57:4 Wednesday December 29 99
To chris and whoever @ 14:57 just cause you didn't win!!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 16:32:45 Wednesday December 29 99
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Chris and whoever at 16:23:57 Wednesday December 29 99
just piss of
chris and charlie marriott at 16:21:12 Wednesday December 29 99
Hands up who won a raffle prize. We won a bottle of wine great.
Anon at 11:7:7 Wednesday December 29 99
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawnaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Fart . . . .
HE WHO IS TOP OF THE LEAGUE at 10:39:22 Wednesday December 29 99
Table
Team Pld W D L F A Pts Today's Result
1 Rushden & Diamonds 21 11 6 4 37 27 10 39
2 Nuneaton Borough 24 10 8 6 35 30 5 38
3 Kidderminster Harriers 21 11 3 7 36 23 13 36
4 Yeovil Town 22 11 3 8 34 34 0 36
5 Dover Athletic 21 9 8 4 38 31 7 35
6 Kingstonian 22 10 4 8 30 25 5 34
7 Hednesford Town 22 10 4 8 26 30 -4 34
8 Morecambe 20 9 6 5 35 23 12 33
9 Stevenage Borough 20 10 2 8 34 26 8 32
10 Scarborough 21 8 7 6 29 21 8 31
11 Northwich Victoria 21 7 9 5 34 36 -2 30
12 Doncaster Rovers 21 8 4 9 24 25 -1 28
13 Kettering Town 23 6 10 7 19 25 -6 28
14 Hereford United 20 7 5 8 34 33 1 26
15 Altrincham 20 5 9 6 25 27 -2 24
16 Hayes 20 7 3 10 24 31 -7 24
17 Telford United 21 6 6 9 23 30 -7 24
18 Sutton United 22 6 6 10 26 36 -10 24
19 Woking 19 5 7 7 21 26 -5 22
20 Forest Green Rovers 21 6 2 13 29 35 -6 20
21 Southport 19 5 5 9 27 35 -8 20
22 Welling United 23 5 3 15 33 44 -11 18
SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
Hartwell at 1:1:55 Wednesday December 29 99
All these comments - and past midnight! A few final things before I hit the sack and forget about today's game: I agree we don't have enough depth in the squad. But how can you replace a fit, eager Roy Hunter ? Howey is also turning into, if not already, the new Warburton. In fact even better as he's quicker! (no disrespect Ray!). I am also not sure Savage is being used to his best potential. Seems to be asked to play too wide. He's best down the middle taking on defenders. Corrazin and Clare are, from what I've seen of them so far, the best partnership up front. It seems to me, with Howard there, the tendancy is to play to him as a target man and, as today, that seemed to result in too many atkins-style hopeful long balls. when we get the ball down we play better and we do that better when we know we don't have a big target man to hit and must feed smaller, nimbler, players on the ground and from the flanks. Sad way to end this Millennium, eh? Let's hope things pick up again in the next Century!
Ray at 0:57:27 Wednesday December 29 99
For those of you that wish to contact the ticket office, they are open today (Wednesday) from 10am to 5pm and will then be closed until 4th. January 2000 when hopefully, assuming the computer system is working, they will then resume normal hours.
Monkeyboy at 0:55:0 Wednesday December 29 99
Just to let you all know, i did realise that i didnt finish my sentence about PArrish but i submitted a bit too hastily. I was gonna say that he has been playing well thats all.
Oh and i forgot to add that the 2 goals by Gabbiadini were cracking. Darlinigton looked a good all round side, a good tip for promotion on that performance.
Joe at 0:54:42 Wednesday December 29 99
I paid good money today to watch a heap of s***e. In any other entertainment industry I'd expect my money back under the Trades Description Act! You can accept poor form, poor play (which we got in abundance). But what you can't accept is seeing paid players throwing in the towel. Our whole midfield gave a good exhibition of just that. In fact at one time it looked from Frain's body language as if he didn't care and didn't even want to be on the pitch. He gave up chasing, tackling, picking up his player, marking back and just seemed keen to give the ball away as quickly as possible when he got it. Hunt and Parrish betwen them were a pantomime act. Quite how Parrish thinks he can sidefoot the ball past a keeper from 20 yards out beats me.
Ray at 0:49:58 Wednesday December 29 99
Just a quick note to let you know that this site is the TOP rated site on A1-Sports.com - thanks for your support guys and gals.
Noel at 0:47:35 Wednesday December 29 99
Well, today's game was the first for a while (I work Sats). Sorry to disagree with some of the loyal, but wayward comments here. As Hartwell says, who really came out of today's game with any credit ? Could anyone seriously pick a MoTM? Frain was quite hopeless, sometimes yards behind play, watching when he should have been tackling. Parrish and Hunt were as bad, both making zero contributions to the game. While we can cite all the excuses under the sun - and some have alreayd done so - the fact remains we never had control of the midfield, was had nobody up front who could put in a decent shot between them and we descended into atkins long-ball tactics at the drop of a hat. add to that a general air of despondency and a lack of character when the chips were down and we were up against it. Heads went down too easily today. As for Howard, praise him as you might, the fact remains he's another of those wannabee forwards who can't deliver in the critical areas. The plain fact is he can't score goals and as a leader of the line that is excatly what's expected of him. Oh, yes, he can hold the ball up. But so can hundreds of others in lower leagues. But he can't lose a marker and he hasn't got a poachers instinct. One other thing - Howard's long throws are just dolly-drops, don't often even make the necessary distance and are easy meat for defenders. and what's the point of him taking them when we as centre forward he should be mixing it in the pen area ? Yes, we have improved under Kev, make no mistake. But, as Ralph says, we don't have the depth in the squad to cover for the likes of hunter and howey. Yes, we were subject to some ropy refereering and line judge decisions. But to blame them for our defeat would be to cover up a pretty awful display. I can't agree that, given the rub of the green, we'd have won! That really is ridiculous. We were beaten by a better team, who could play a bit, who closed us down well, who worked hard for each other and who possessed players capable of hitting the back of the net. We simply had no-one able to match them in midfield or up front, where is mattered most. So, let's not try to pretend we wuz robbed! You can't lose 0-3 at home and blame it on bad luck. Come on!
Ray at 0:44:41 Wednesday December 29 99
...... and by the way Jamesyboy, you aren't top of ANY league - just the Conference - and we all know how crap you finish the season.
Ray at 0:43:32 Wednesday December 29 99
OK - we finished up with an awful December but lets put it down to the curse of KW winning Manager of the Month in November - we all expected it to strike and it struck with a vengance today/yesterday. We are still in with a serious shout in this division and although we dropped a couple of places both the top two teams lost and so we effectively didn't lose any ground to our ultimate goal of promotion as we are still exactly the same number of points off the top as we were before. This is still our best start in any of the last 4 seasons (see the chart on the fixtures link), including the two Wembley years so there is still a load to play for.
Monkeyboy at 0:43:12 Wednesday December 29 99
So...after the game with Darlington ive realised that maybe Atkins had the right idea. 5-3-2 much more reliable and considering we are using natural central players out wide surely suggests a change of plan. Its still possible to play 'attractive' football but be able to defend at the same time!
Hendon and Spedding look much more comfortable pushing forward istead of defending while Savage looks lost on the right wing. Corrazin was superb in the first half showing great touches and a good partnership with Howard. Why take him off? I can only assume it was an injury because they looked dangerous with him on, but second half we didnt even look close to scoring. I also dont understand why when Parrish went off Frain went to left wing and Spedding stayed at left back??
In the past i have been first to critise Parrish but recently he has
How about from the back...left to right in 5-3-2
O'Reilly, Spedding, Hope, Howey, Sampson, Hendon, Parrish, Hunter, Savage, Howard, Corrazin? We still have the versitile Frain in reserve. Surely worthy of a first team place which proves our stength! Very frustraing knowing the talent is there, just not using it to its full capability. Grrrrrrrrr!
Bloke at 0:38:17 Wednesday December 29 99
Someone who speaks about football with knowledge and passion, that's bound to make a bigots Willy shrink. Keep it up Marina, (no pun intended) there can't be many of his type left now.
Ralph at 0:32:48 Wednesday December 29 99
What we all need is a trip to Halifax to cheer us up, or should that be oop? We can exercise thy whippets and play 'ecky thump if t'match is bad, nowt like it.
Ralph at 0:29:53 Wednesday December 29 99
Marina - I'd just like to say that I do not love Dave Savage.
MartinW at 22:59:4 Tuesday December 28 99
Hold on, Hartlepool aren't above us int he table???
MartinW at 22:57:27 Tuesday December 28 99
Totally concur with Swearing Hasn't Helped's view that he would rather watch this than any game under Atkins - from a pure attacking point of view. But I'm worried that while we look good going forward - no doubt about it - we are losing it in defence. We seem to get so carried away with going forward that we lose our responsibilities in defence. Especially the right side - not so much to day mind. So many times in recent games the player playing wide right is totally unmarked with Spedding playing more central when the attacking team is playing it down the left. All it has taken is for a long ball for the spare man to be picked up and this is what happened with the Plymouth goal. Lack of marking.
I think we have to pay more attention to what we do when we have not got the ball as much as when he do. As for Daryl Clare - I think you'll find he had the flu and was not risked from the start. Steve Howard did nothing wrong today - but then again he never really did much positive by way of creating chances or scoring either.
The fact is Darlo had the rub of the green - it was their day. On another day we would have put away the many chances we had and the story would have been different.
That, as they say, is football. We shouldn't get too depressed.
We're still in the money.
Sid at 22:28:44 Tuesday December 28 99
To be fair, it looked as if Frain totally upended the bloke, but yes, Liddle should have been booked. Corazzin reacted to seeing that kick and was surrounded by four Darlo players!
Swearing hasn't helped. at 22:22:39 Tuesday December 28 99
It's no good, I'm still really fed up. We were all over them until their first shot, which unhappily produced a goal. And Oh God, you hear them all winghing on 606 about the refs in the Premier division....do they know they are bloody well born. Without even troubling to mention the correct use of the off side rule (as a woman obviously that is a bit of a grey area for me), but John Frain was kicked in the head by Craig Liddle right in front of where we were sitting, and FRAIN got booked. No wonder we lost the plot.(Erh, and the match also.) And, I love Dave Savage as much as the next bloke, but was it a good idea to present Marco Gabbiadini with the ball like he did one ,or was it two?, seconds before he scored again. I may know nothing about football as a mere woman (can anyone spot I'm a bit sensitive on that point tonight...ask bigot in pub for further details) but even I had spotted he was a little bit dangerous in a with ball ,in front of goal, situation. Final comment, Ian Hendon seemed even more pissed off than we did, which is as close to a positive note as I can get. Except that, I'd still far rather watch today's match, than any thing under Atkin's from the past 15 months.
Seasonal greetings to you all, and how on earth are Hartlepool above us in the table tonight? ( Ed... They've got more points. )I bow to bigot in pub...I know nothing.
Robert Dunkley at 22:15:37 Tuesday December 28 99
I have to agree with Ray, in part,we had the clear cut chances initially, yet after Gabiadini scored, it looked like it was not going to be our day. Parrish had two chances to score, even when we were two nil down it was not that bad as we looked like we could quickly pull back.
The crucial moment was when Savage should have scored, he missed the ball was released up to Gabiadiini and good night Vienna. The players then just lost it and we must count ourselves fortuante not to have been thrashed even more. We should recover. I fancy our chances with January and with 3,300 Cobblers fans at London Road we will scare Peterborough to death. Lincoln blow hot and cold and are beatable. We should net six points at home against Shrwsbury and Chester. We do need Hunter back, and sort out Savage as we need someone to mop up the ball as he lot it a lot today. Players like Savage thrive on confidence and we need him in that role nehind the strikers or not at all.
With Corazzin likely to be away with Canada for up to a month we need cover and if Clare cannot stay then I do not know.
Gomez at 22:9:33 Tuesday December 28 99
All I can say is, where the hell is Con Wilson when you need him? He can fund the wages of a crap player like Dozzell, but won't stump up the cash when we are crying out for quality in all areas (i.e. sign Clare up front, sign a quality midfielder and sign a decent replacement centre back).
HE WHO IS TOP OF THE LEAGUE at 22:7:31 Tuesday December 28 99
Well WOBBLERS bad luck today HA! HA! One word he who is from hartwell is your paper boy a Blackburn supporter see YA SOON JAMESYBOY
Tony at 22:5:10 Tuesday December 28 99
Strengthen the squad with what? We got not money, so it's not an option! My thoughts on Savage, well I agree he is not really earning his place, and he should have taken the shot today when he tried to set up Clare!
Marina at 21:56:2 Tuesday December 28 99
Ray, you know how you say that bit about moderating our language, but you do appreciate how difficult that can be at times...well, apologies Ray, but this is one of those times...oh fuck it!
Sid at 21:37:7 Tuesday December 28 99
I do agree with Ralph. Perhaps the squad needs to be strengthened. I am getting a bit worried about the defence. They seem to be too slack, not man marking but floating between players. Hendon, Howey and Sammo are okay, but we seriously need to look at buying a left sided player. Not necessarily in Spedding's position, but somebody to keep the players on the toes.
Soul Cobbler at 21:20:15 Tuesday December 28 99
Ralph's comments below are pretty much bang on. I get a little perplexed by comments from some people about certain players (Hendon and Sampson are still good players pre/post Atkins doesn't even come into it). I agree that Howard and Carlo linked up quite nicely today. On several occasions Howard took the ball down well and used it well - something he has received criticism for in the past. Our recent failures appear (to me anyway) to be made up of the following:-
1. Tactical naivety. Kev's fluid, passing football is being stifled by the opposition who man-mark; hassle; hurry; get physical; and generally stop us from playing. We have to mix it up and give as good as we get. It's been reported on this site and I agree at how we back off from attackers so that options are presented. Folk that! Let's get some crunching tackles in, worry them, man-mark them. I thought Sammo's tackle on Gabbiadini (tho' late in the game) was a peach. Spedding though (and others I am not just singling him out - although I thought he was poor today) backs off and gives the attackers yards of space and options for him. Close him down, get in his face, get the tackle in!
2. Underachieving. This is where again I have to agree with some of the comments on this guestbook/site. Some players are a little complacent and none more than Savage - where's the dribbling genius who scored some cracking goals in our relegation fight last season? Trouble is we haven't got a 28 man squad like Darlo to fall back on when players suffer with that "I'm getting picked no matter what so I can't really be bothered all the time" mentality that seems to have afflicted Savvo. If he had a bit of competition he might put in a more consistent effort. Almost every game this season that I have seen him play in he has drifted in and out. 2 minutes of genius and class followed by 43 of mediocrity. At least James Hunt & Frainy are there for the full 45 trying to make things happen.
Kev's facing a bit of a challenge now. We're a team being plotted against, we're no surprise and we're feared a little so teams make sure they plan well against us. We have to mix it up a little and play them at their own game. I'm sure we're talented enough to ride this storm and it's not exactly panic stations yet but we cannot rest on our "plaudits" - we have to get in and get dirty as well as being elegant and graceful. Were IA still here that would have been a dull as folk 0-1 defeat to Darlo today and I know what I'd rather be watching.
Keep the faith - we are good enough - just not in the second half today!
Tony at 21:3:28 Tuesday December 28 99
Play to the whistle?? Well they did, trouble is the guy was 3 yards ahead of all of them! Wonder how that happened lino? I think both linesmen were a contrast of each other. One couldn't help put his flag up (are they not meant to report they have a nervous twitch) the other didn't wan't to flag for anything!
Ray at 21:0:48 Tuesday December 28 99
My view: (again) The first goal I thought Welch believed it was missing the post and made no serious effort to save it (unfortunately it did miss the post but on the wrong side.) The second goal I was dead in line and he was 2 yards off side - unlike the decisions against us - notably the Howard breakthrough where he was about 2 yards ON side and was pulled up. Same thing happened to Frain second half.
alan creaton at 20:53:48 Tuesday December 28 99
2nd goal play to the whistle
Pablo at 20:49:45 Tuesday December 28 99
Definite lack of fluency and movement today, even if they were unlucky to go behind in the first half. There has had to be a lot of chopping and changing of the team recently which seems to have disrupted the team's fluency - very unfortunate but they can bounce back. On recent form, the return of Howey, Hunter and a fully-fit Clare would certainly help. On a more positive note, Carlo's movement remains much better than a month or two ago. By the way, am I the only one to think that Keith Welch might have stopped the first goal (fine shot that it was)...I don't like to criticise him as he is a very reliable keeper, but he did seem to assume it was going past the post until it was too late. Darlington looked better and better as the game went on but looked beatable in the first half. We'll be back - starting at Halifax, hopefully.
Apathy at 20:14:36 Tuesday December 28 99
I'd just like to say that Danny's comments were a load of crap.Sampson and Hendon along with the rest of the team have played a hell of alot better now atko's gone. Wilson has improved the team greatly. Today's match wasn't too good and alot of lines mens decisions were fairly obviously wrong but we have to be possitive. Bring on Halifax!
Gomez at 19:59:24 Tuesday December 28 99
I don't want to start moaning at the earliest opportunity, but I think today proved that we can only be more than a match for the better teams in this division if we have our first choice eleven, all fit. I thought we really missed Hunter and Howey today. Hunt and Hope are not adequate replacements, I'm sorry. Come on board - lets see the colour of your money and strengthen what is a weak squad with very little strength in depth.
Ralph at 19:42:48 Tuesday December 28 99
I thought first half we were miles the better side. Darlo scored against the run of play albeit a fine goal from Gabiadini. Parrish had two glorious chances to score and should have. Hunt worked a great position for himself and shot at the keeper. The second goal was a killer, Gabiadini was three yards off, I know 'cos I was dead in line, still it was a clinical finish. Howard pulled up seconds before the half time whistle clutching at his hamstring so maybe he was injured. Second half we were damned if we attacked and damned if we didn't so it was always going to be a struggle. We appeared to lack Howey's leadership. I've said a few times recently that Wilson now must learn what it is to make those tough unpopular decisions and he must begin with Savage. We probably need to change a few players and bring in some new blood, this isn't knee jerk, so let's flog a couple and buy a couple. Darlo looked a very good team and have strength in depth, something we are desperately missing. Keep your spirits up and the teams and I look forward to seeing you all at The Shay for another six-pointer.
Mark Too at 19:38:33 Tuesday December 28 99
I don't think we were as bad as some people are suggesting. We weren't on top form, but also we haven't got a right to be the best team in the 3rd Division, and I think quite simply Darlington were a different class to us today AFTER the appalling decisions by linesmen and referee leading up to and including the Non-offside decision for their second. If those decisions hadn't gone against us it might have been a different story we looked the better of the two teams at the start, but heads started to drop after their second.. It just wasn't going to be our day with the officials we had today. The players seemed to know that whatever they did it wouldn't be enough as they were playing against 14 men.
Sid at 19:25:32 Tuesday December 28 99
Martin, I picked up the Gabbiadini theory aswell! Hope did have a mare!
Sid at 19:24:28 Tuesday December 28 99
I have a mate who totally slates Howard every game he sees because he thinks he is cack. But today, he was quietly impressed with his contribution. This must mean he played well - Martin, both Carlo and Howard showed great touches between themselves, and (dare I say it...!) they looked like a better partnership than Clare and Carlo did today. Of course, they aren't in terms of quality, a better partnership!
Mark Too at 19:24:23 Tuesday December 28 99
Sid... from where I was sitting..In the West stand, not quite level with the offside that wasn't for their 2nd goal, their player was approx 3 yards offside. Taking into account my Cobblers bias, and the fact I wasn't exactly level it was probably more like 2 yards offside.
THE SPARKLER at 19:21:36 Tuesday December 28 99
HO HO HO Will that do ?
Uncle Richard at 19:21:31 Tuesday December 28 99
Hartwell ,I think it's unfair to call the whole team useless, I can't imagine how anyone could hope to raise their game for the second half after being equal to them for the first half , but being down to two criminally bad refereeing decisions . Some individual performances were below par , most notably across the midfield , but at least we didn't try to sit on a 0-0 as we might have in past times .
Danny at 19:16:39 Tuesday December 28 99
Just waiting now for a Direones fan to make some sort of comment.
Danny at 19:14:23 Tuesday December 28 99
Firstly we had nothing to sing about today. Our midfield just wer'nt at the races. Savage was crap (if I put what I really thought of Savage this entry will be deleted!!!!), Hunt ran around but did'nt really bother Darlo, Parrish was crap and Frain, well I thought he played ok today. None of the players really shon though. At the back Hope was way out of his depth, Sampson and Hendon hav'nt really played well since Atkins left and Spedding lacked ideas and invention. Up front, we did OK but could'nt convert the chances we had. Gibb played well when he came on, but overall we were outplayed, out thought and out fought by a very good team. After the game Kev locked em in the dressing room for half an hour so he definatly was'nt impressed.
Hartwell at 18:58:44 Tuesday December 28 99
OK, the ref and one linesman were poor. But that cannot hide the fact that we were useless. There's no excuse for any professional player to lie down and die quite the way some of ours did today when things were'nt going their way. Where was the fight, the passion, the will to make things happen ? Where was the composure, the movement off the ball, the passing accuracy, and above all anything other than apologies for shots. No, I'm sorry but in the end and despite all the excuses, we deserved what we got - a good thumping. The only excuse, however feeble it may be I can offer, is that we had flu in the camp. Whatever the reasons behind the gutless display, one thing's clear - we must not let this become a trend. Up to now we have played some excellent stuff at times under Wilson, and it's too early to say we won't be thereabouts in May. But, to do so, we must regain our composure, get the ball back on the deck and show some fire.
MartinW at 18:56:5 Tuesday December 28 99
First a moan, how can you ring for three-and-a-half hours non stop to one number and not get an answer. That's the ticket office for you.
Oh and my better half even got an answer at four minutes to one only to be told by some idiot to phone back in four minutes when the ticket office is open. My missus's plea that she had been trying for three hours fell on deaf ears. She then could not get through. Sort it out, ticket office.
Anyway, disappointing result on a freezing day, and disappointing in the way we seemed to give up in the second half after going three down.
On the plus side Darlington look like champions of the Third, Gabbiadini looks like the best player in the Third and we really did not deserve to lose by that margin.
Unfortunately we did not take our chances, two fell for Parrish who really should have done better. Just as we missed a chance they came back and scored at the other end.
That's football, I suppose.
Defensively we were poor. Gabbiadini was so unmarked it was unbelievable and in the end with our total lack of bollocks towards the end we could have lost by more.
Poor Hopey against his old team had a total mare and his colleagues seemed to know it to. He was almost a passenger.
Have to disagree with Ray, Carlo and Howard never look like they are on the same wavelength and that included today.
And is it just me but is the great god Frainy starting to lose it a bit.
Confusing game, disappointing, but we can bounce back
Lets hope Hunter, Howey and Clare are fit and able.
One more plea, the lack of singing is becoming embarrassing. The Darlo fans were out singing us and there was not even a response.
The team need encouragement but the loudest noise was coming from the junior fans with Clarence on the East stand.
Sid at 18:48:6 Tuesday December 28 99
I can't believe we fell for how Darlington played sometimes. Our defenders didn't get up the strikers arses like Liddle and Aspin for Darlo. We definitely missed Howey - no fight at the back at all.
Sid at 18:46:55 Tuesday December 28 99
I.e. how far offside was it?
Sid at 18:46:25 Tuesday December 28 99
IMHO i thought the whole left side were highly ineffective. Frain, Spedding and Hope seemed to let Heaney, Hiorth and Giabbiadini play it how they like, instead of getting stuck in! Howard was good in the first half, but he deserves congratulations for playing on even though he was so obviously injured for a good fifteen minutes - others would have asked to be subbed. Ray, (or anybody on the North End of the West Stand) from where you were sitting, could you get a decent view of Darlington's second? Was the break down the wing offside?
chris and charles marriott at 18:10:55 Tuesday December 28 99
Not a good game,linesman was blind,missed howey at the back.
Good thing is have you seen where the posh are.Ha,Ha,Ha.
Ray at 18:10:16 Tuesday December 28 99
Actually I didn't think we were too bad in the first half. The foul before the first goal and the clear off-side decision for the second really knocked the stuffing out of the team - and no way were Darlo good enough to be 2 goals better at the break. I think it was a mistake to take Howard off - he was combining well with Carlo and with even a modicum of luck, decent officials' decisions etc. we should have gone into the break leading. Fairs fair though as the match progressed Darlington looked like adding to their score and we stood as much chance of getting into the match as I do of my lottery numbers coming up.
Hannah at 18:6:24 Tuesday December 28 99
Cobblers were not at their best today and I must admit Darlington were a much better and stronger side in every part of the game. I think some of the supporters were a bit over the top when the linesman made the mistake with the offside decision in the first half. I'm not doubting the fact that it was a mistake, but for supporters to hurl all sorts of offensive language at him, throw objects and even spit at him is not on. Whether the offside had been called or not the game still would have gone Darlingtons way, as we were outplayed by a better team. I thought Parrish was good, Howard was good and so was Spedding. Gibb made no mistakes after coming on. It was obvious that Daryl Clare is not fully fit yet.
Hartwell at 17:44:23 Tuesday December 28 99
Well, just got back from today's "game". In truth we were awful: no spirit, no guts, no fight, no will to win the ball, no movement on or off the ball or any pattern to our play even on the few occasions when we actually possessed the ball. The midfield didn't exist at all - Frain, Hunt and Parrish were particularly inept; Howard simply can't control the ball even when not under pressure. All in all they must have all been suffering from flu
Sid at 17:32:20 Tuesday December 28 99
Yep, probably because no-one can be bothered to talk about today's "game". Well, I thought we taught defenders to tackle, and not back off until they are on the goal-line. So 3-0 is what you get for doing just that.
Ralph at 14:11:17 Tuesday December 28 99
Innit quiet?
Gomez at 12:47:14 Tuesday December 28 99
No it's not all-ticket. Tickets available on the day, but a near sell out is likely so get there early!
ed (shrewsbury) at 12:14:18 Tuesday December 28 99
HELP HELP
Is to-days match an all ticket match, only Sixfields office is not annswering any calls, and we have been trying for almost two hours. PLEASE can anyone answer this query? URGENT??
Sid at 10:59:25 Tuesday December 28 99
Well, lets go of this year/century/millennium with a bang! (or a win will do!) COME ON COBBLERS!!!!!!
Chipp at 0:31:20 Tuesday December 28 99
In Ft. Worth all the neon's burnin' bright
Pretty lights red and blue
But they'd shut down all the honky tonks tonight
And say a prayer or two
If they only knew
You used to say the highway was your home
But we both know that ain't true
It's just the only place a man can go
When he don't know where he's travelin' to
But Colorado's always clean and healin'
And Tennessee in Spring is green and cool
It never really was your kind of town
But you went around with the Ft. Worth Blues
Somewhere up beyond the great divide
Where the sky is wide and the clouds are few
A man can see his way clear to the light
Just hold on tight
That's all you gotta do
And they say Texas weather's always changin'
And one thing change'll bring is somethin' new
And Houston really ain't that bad a town
So you hang around with the Ft. Worth Blues
There's a full moon over Galway Bay tonight
Silver light over green and blue
And every place I travel through, I find
Some kinda sign that you've been through
But Amsterdam was always good for grieving
And London never fails to leave me blue
Paris never was my kinda town
So I walked around with the Ft. Worth Blues
Sid at 23:24:57 Monday December 27 99
I remember Wembley....... we won 1-0 and John Frain scored in the last minute.
Sid at 23:22:4 Monday December 27 99
Actually, it looks a good site, so I might put the link up tomorrow.
Sid at 23:21:31 Monday December 27 99
Ray, you got that e-mail then aswell?!?! I can't be bothered to put that link on yet! - in fact I cheated a rated my own on the A1-sport site - I gave myself a 9 (well, a 10 would have looked dodgy!)
kevgtfc@dialstart.net at 23:7:50 Monday December 27 99
remember wemberleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee up the mariners and shuv daryle clare he's uselees
Ray at 22:7:28 Monday December 27 99
If you get really bored you can "rate this site" by the link above.
Sid at 21:22:1 Monday December 27 99
I take it everyone is bored, that's why Ray's question has not much response!! Anyway, Hunter might be injured for tomorrow, while I'm not sure if Clare or Corazzin will make it.
NSB at 20:36:8 Monday December 27 99
was it the barcode battler? (remember the game boy that didnt use games, but barcodes?!?!?!?
Sid at 19:44:22 Monday December 27 99
Is it a barcode or a bar code we are talking about (i.e. are they the same thing?)
Sid at 19:43:33 Monday December 27 99
If anyone want to do their GTA's for Darlington, please do so ASAP!
Ray at 17:4:33 Monday December 27 99
Not even close.....
Anon at 14:33:13 Monday December 27 99
No it was tinned carrots
Tash and Lauren at 14:32:9 Monday December 27 99
Anon, 1 - Bugger off and 2 - We are already both parents ! HA !
The Romsey Cobbler at 12:31:26 Monday December 27 99
....or perhaps mutton
The Romsey Cobbler at 12:29:16 Monday December 27 99
Ray - was it alcohol?
Wilf at 11:3:42 Monday December 27 99
Baked Beans
Ray at 1:36:57 Monday December 27 99
Todays starter for 10: Which was the first product to have a bar code?
This Monkeys Gone to Heaven at 23:50:7 Sunday December 26 99
If man is five, If man is five, If man is five, Then the devil is six, and the devil is six and the devil is six, the devil is six and if the devil is six then GOD IS SEVEN, THEN GOD IS SEVEN, THEN GOD IS SEVEN
Gomez at 23:14:16 Sunday December 26 99
What it's illegal to be over the limit on a pushbike? Shit!
CDU at 23:6:3 Sunday December 26 99
Breaking News :Only in Australia a bloke in a town called Broken Hill has just been arrested after being stopped on his pushbike and blowing a blood alchohol reading of .43 thats 8 times the legal limit !!!!!! And before you ask Ralph no it wasnt me !!
CDU at 22:47:36 Sunday December 26 99
It's cool Ralph the truth will out, Nippon Cobbler is my little brother stationed in the land of the rising Sun !The family is truly Internationalist !( and totally insane !! )
Ralph at 22:44:11 Sunday December 26 99
CDU - Whaaaaaaaaaaaat? I think we'd better send Mrs CDU home and quick! The man is obviously pining. Stay calm CDU, breathe deeply.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! at 22:40:46 Sunday December 26 99
See I told you so!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm! at 22:40:4 Sunday December 26 99
Who hasn't farted today?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! at 22:39:31 Sunday December 26 99
Have you noticed that Boxing Day is just a day long fart? That's all everybody wants to do is fart! Why is that? Perhaps New Labour will change future Boxing Days to Farting Day. Go to go, got to fart!
CDU at 22:35:19 Sunday December 26 99
I'm fat I eat too much !! Well done the lads always tuff on Boxing Day away from home. Flu ridden attack force good result, bring on Darlo and give em to Carlo hee hee.Nippon Cobbler: Life is a carton of deeply chilled Millennium Crownies slurped to excess in honour of The Water Goblin Hoochyganja one of the outpost Goblins stationed in the deep forests of the Jamaican Hinterlands. I met him one sunlit morning out back down Byron way baby plucking his mandolin and sparking up a huge Nimbin barrel cone. Peace Brother Nippon and Up Your Flaps ! NTFC DIV III MILLENNIUM CHAMPIONS
Steve H at 20:58:26 Sunday December 26 99
Entertaining game today, both teams perhaps feeling that they should
have taken all three points.I think without Clare and Carlo we would
have settled for a point before kick off so perhaps not a bad result.
Amazing pre-match entertainment, Buster Bloodvessel performing on the
pitch with a shrimp.
Danny at 20:49:14 Sunday December 26 99
Posh Boy..... you're not singing anymore, you're not singing any-more. Ha ha ha ha ha ha 5-0!!!! We only lost by 3 to Rotherham.
DavCobbler Posh (he he) hater FC at 20:19:58 Sunday December 26 99
2-2...Not a bad result all things considered....good vocal support from the travelling Cobbs (nice one)...respect to the guy who offered to take on ALL the Sarfend boo boys down in the seats.........Howard...soooooooooooooooo unlucky in the final minute...UP THE COBBLERS...HE HE HE @ THE POSH !!!
Question at 20:19:54 Sunday December 26 99
Thanks Sid for the info. re the ticket office!!
Christopher & Carlos Marriott at 20:7:16 Sunday December 26 99
MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY 2000 CAN'T WAIT TILL THE POSH GAME.
Ralph at 19:42:27 Sunday December 26 99
It seemed to me we were a bit unlucky not to win! Draw away and a win v Darlo will do us fine.
WSD at 18:24:11 Sunday December 26 99
MERRY CHRISTMAS POSHITES!! *bwuhahahahahahahahaha*
Rodney Marshall(Moaning Cobbler) at 18:22:43 Sunday December 26 99
What miserable pessimists Cobblers fans are! 2-2 away from home with a weakened side is not a bad result. There is no reason why - if the Darlo, Halifax and Shrewsbury results go well - we can't still aim for automatic promotion. Let's get behind the lads on Tuesday. After all, Darlo, Barnet, Plymouth, Torquay, and - of course - Posh all failed to win. Let's have less gloom and doom.
NSB at 18:9:21 Sunday December 26 99
This was a typical boxing day performance.... away from home and slack defending just like last year when we gifted county 2 in the 1st 5
Paul at 18:0:21 Sunday December 26 99
I think todays result is a bit of a mini-disaster for us. Were hanging in 5th place by the skin of our teeth, many of the tams around and below us have played less games. If we draw or lose Tuesday, it could be the playoffs at best this season!
Ray at 17:16:55 Sunday December 26 99
.....and Posh lost 0-5 .... MERRY CHRIMBO !!!
Ray at 17:15:14 Sunday December 26 99
Cobblers remain 5th. after drawing 2-2 away at Southend despite having both Corazzin and Clare sidelined. The tipping table has now been updated.
Sid at 16:59:2 Sunday December 26 99
Oh well, we scored two and hit the post despite having our strike force depleted. Lets just be thankful we didn't let in more goals when the pressure was on.
Sid at 16:57:25 Sunday December 26 99
For the second time in a month we hit the bloody post in the final minute of injury time...... our luck still is not there!
Anon at 16:56:40 Sunday December 26 99
Final whistle, 2-2! 2 points lost methinks!
Tony at 16:55:35 Sunday December 26 99
And would you believe it, Howard heads the ball towards goal, and hits the post!!! What luck!
Tony at 16:54:6 Sunday December 26 99
And though Howard has contributed, no goals in return again, and he just made a terible chalenge, and gets stamped on!
Tony at 16:51:22 Sunday December 26 99
5 mins of Injury time!
Anon at 16:51:9 Sunday December 26 99
Today sounds very much like a vintage Atkins peformance. Understrength team in mitigation, but Southend shouldn't be able to score 2 against us, they haven't scored in 6 games or something.
Tony at 16:44:21 Sunday December 26 99
And guess what, Ali Gibb is playing..... UP FRONT!
Tony at 16:41:51 Sunday December 26 99
Did I sid? I wish I had spoken too soon, but I fear IH has cost us 2 points!
Tony at 16:41:15 Sunday December 26 99
And get this.... Everton 5-0 up against Sunderland!! And now... Southend score again!
Sid at 16:41:4 Sunday December 26 99
Tolson has scored!
Sid at 16:39:42 Sunday December 26 99
Tony @ 16:37 - you spoke too soon
Ralph at 16:39:35 Sunday December 26 99
BTW - Poo 0 The Millers 5!
Ralph at 16:38:53 Sunday December 26 99
SAMMO! 2-1.
Tony at 16:38:47 Sunday December 26 99
God I talk so much crap don't I???
Sid at 16:38:27 Sunday December 26 99
SAMMO SCORED!!!!!!!!
Tony at 16:38:20 Sunday December 26 99
GOAL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> IAN SAMPSON!!!!
Tony at 16:37:35 Sunday December 26 99
Looks like we have tried to settle for the draw, (Christmas Ghost of Atkins), we are really letting Southend run the game since the goal!
Tony at 16:33:12 Sunday December 26 99
lol Sid :) Poo now losing 0-4! :))
Sid at 16:32:22 Sunday December 26 99
But my refresh didn't work, so I see Tony covered it.
Sid at 16:31:38 Sunday December 26 99
We had a couple of chances since - Sturridge putting it wide, and a few more attacks.
Tony at 16:28:3 Sunday December 26 99
Simon S misses a great chance in the area, ball goes just wide.
Tony at 16:26:5 Sunday December 26 99
Howard caught offside again, Wilson off the bench aparently not happy with Howard.
Sid at 16:23:15 Sunday December 26 99
That would be Frain
Sid at 16:22:51 Sunday December 26 99
Howard header produced a fantastic save, but play was kept going and Frtain headed in.
Ralph at 16:22:26 Sunday December 26 99
Frain 1-1. Great play from Steve Howard apparently.
Sid at 16:22:5 Sunday December 26 99
YYESSSSSSS!!!!!!
Tony at 16:21:54 Sunday December 26 99
I just hope we can continue this revival of the last 5 mins!
Tony at 16:21:7 Sunday December 26 99
WE SCORED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JOHN FRAIN!!!
Nippon Cobbler at 16:18:6 Sunday December 26 99
PS Up the Cobblers!
Nippon Cobbler at 16:15:49 Sunday December 26 99
I had a chat with them and the Gods are on our side. The mountains are with us, the rivers are flowing well, and the water-goblins are doing headstands. If only some bugger will score a goal.
NC
Ralph at 16:13:34 Sunday December 26 99
After almost taking the lead, Southend did, Carruthers. 1-0. Poo 0-3 down.
Tony at 16:12:2 Sunday December 26 99
Gutted, we really are a bit crap today!
Tony at 16:11:37 Sunday December 26 99
Southend Scored 0-1
Tony at 16:10:50 Sunday December 26 99
Were playing crap, Southend just almost scored!
Tony at 16:3:21 Sunday December 26 99
Back from having some Tea, seconf half comments will follow, but ... yep you guessed it.... RUGBY is on right now!
Ralph at 15:50:29 Sunday December 26 99
Another Southend player booked for diving. Roy Hunter limps out of game just before half-time, James Hunt comes on. Scrappy first half, played at breakneck speed, nobody has time to put foot on ball. Nigel Pepper misses from five yards! Howard appears to be limping now. Honours even at half-time, 0-0. Poo 0 The Millers 2.
Anon at 15:31:49 Sunday December 26 99
Cheers Tony, your'e a star. Feed out the odd snippet of information for the thousands of us with no access to that excuse of a radio station
Tony at 15:31:10 Sunday December 26 99
Oh in case you didn't know, we are missing many strikers! Clare, Carlo, and Morrow all have Flu. We have SS and Howard up front!
Tony at 15:29:30 Sunday December 26 99
We were not playing to bad, but not setting anything alight! 0-0. Though they keep going off to do commentry on... RUGBY! HUH!
Anon at 15:27:29 Sunday December 26 99
Anyone with commentary, what's the latest ?, are we playing good or bad ? Any updates would be much appreciated.
Tony at 15:21:27 Sunday December 26 99
Hello All, Merry Christmas and all that (bit late I know), I feel sorry for Andy Morrow, if he hadn't got the Flu also, he might even have got a place in the team!
Sid at 15:18:25 Sunday December 26 99
I feel for Mark Dickson. He would have got a place on the bench today if he hadn't been training with Northern Ireland U18's
Sid at 15:15:57 Sunday December 26 99
The Ticket Office is open again on Tuesday from 10-12:30pm, before the game with Darlo, then they are transferred to the Portakabins.
Ralph at 15:11:12 Sunday December 26 99
Poo are losing 1-0 to The Millers.
Ralph at 15:8:42 Sunday December 26 99
The game is being broadcast on BBC Northampton. Southend have had two players booked in the first 4 minutes. One for protesting that they should have had a penalty. BTW The Cobblers last Boxing Day victory was five years ago v Colchester 1-0. Poo are 1-0 to The Millers.
Ralph at 15:1:35 Sunday December 26 99
Two changes to today's line-up: Corrazzin and Clare 'flu and didn't travel, Howard and Sturridge deputise. Hope, Gibb, O'Reilly, Peer and Hunt on bench.
Ralph at 14:59:26 Sunday December 26 99
You want to know where EVERYONE is? That's a tall order but I'll make a start. I'm here.
Anon at 14:48:14 Sunday December 26 99
Where is everyone?
Question at 12:48:49 Sunday December 26 99
Anyone know when the ticket office is open? I need to buy tickets fot the Darlo match. Thanks.
Steve at 9:59:46 Sunday December 26 99
Can anyone confirm that there is no danger of the match being postponed at Southend, as I know there has been bad weather recently.
DavCobbler POSH HATER F.C. at 9:24:5 Sunday December 26 99
Oh well, another day dawns....another hangover begins....hair of the dog and off to Sarfend we go...and I aint bloody driving for a change...WEY HEY !!!!!!!!!....Up the COBBLERS....F*** the POOH ??(SCUM, INBRED, EX NORTHANTS etc etc etc)
T. at 9:8:43 Sunday December 26 99
My bestest pressie was a signed Cobbler's football, one of only four they've done this year. Boyf came down to Northampton from York,in secret, and met all the players (including my hero Roy Hunter) as his mate coaches the youth team, I was well impressed!
Posh Boy at 1:3:31 Sunday December 26 99
We Beat the cobblers 1-0
Anon at 1:2:28 Sunday December 26 99
The match at Soouthend will not be covered by Radio Northampton tomorrow as they have decided that the game between Kettering Reserves vs Dagenham 3rd. team is more important.
Posh Boy at 1:1:48 Sunday December 26 99
We Beat the cobblers 1-0
SBJ at 23:30:55 Saturday December 25 99
With all that talk of whelks earlier in the week I wouldn't mind a trip to the seafood capital of Essex tomorrow. Sadly I'll have to settle for Teletext for updates on the match, despite living only 40 miles from Sarfend (crummy lack of public transport betwen here and Southend, and no car) - fill us in on the details someone. No whelks for me, just John Lennon's favourite Christmas meal, har har har. Mildly interesting to note that at least five West Ham fans (friends of mine) are heading out there from London to support the Cobblers - we made a good impression on them when we whipped them last season, and gawd bless 'em if they don't still look out for our progress. Nice lads, and they all love their mums too, like proper Eastenders.
Anon at 18:8:37 Saturday December 25 99
Very cheery.
Anon at 16:58:25 Saturday December 25 99
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that swiftly blow.
I am the diamond glint on newly fallen snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the soft and gentle autumn rain.
When you awake from sleep in the early morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft, starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
Danny at 15:34:17 Saturday December 25 99
I can't as I'm a season ticket holder in the North Stand and there's no transfer between stands allowed
KIMBERLEY JONES at 13:54:46 Saturday December 25 99
GOOD LUCK TO THE LADS FOR TOMORROWS GAME AT SOUTHEND, I'LL BE THERE WITH MY FIANCE AND SOME OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. 3-2 TO NTFC IS OUR PREDICTION. I THINK CARLO CORAZZIN IS HORNY. I ONLY GO TO COBBLERS GAMES TO STARE AT HIS LEGS, THAT AND THE FACT THAT I WOULD NEVER SEE MY FIANCE IF I DIDN'T GO WITH HIM. HE IS A FINATIC, HE'S A SEASON TICKET HOLDER IN THE WEST STAND. V196, SO GO AND SAY HELLO TO HIM
Steve H at 9:15:53 Saturday December 25 99
A very merry Christmas to all Cobblers fans wherever you may be.
Bad egg chaser joke for crimbo at 2:31:29 Saturday December 25 99
Three rugby fans were on their way to a game when one fan noticed a foot protruding from a clump of bushes on the side of the road. They all stopped and to their horror, they discovered the naked body of a female.
Out of respect and propriety, the Springbok fan took off his cap and placed it over her right breast, and chanted a prayer.
The All Black fan immediately took off his cap and placed it over her left breast, and prayed for the deceased.
Following their lead, the Australian fan took off his cap and placed it over her crotch and said a few words as well.
The police were called and when the officer arrived, he conducted his inspection.
First he lifted up the Springbok cap, and wrote down some notes.
Next, he lifted the All Black cap, replaced it, and wrote down some notes.
The officer then lifted the Australian cap, replaced it, lifted it again, replaced it, lifted it a third time, then gave a puzzled frown and wrote some notes.
The Australian fan was getting upset and finally asked 'what are you, a pervert or something? Why did you look three times you pig?'
'Well,' said the officer, 'I am rather surprised. Normally when I look under an Australian hat, I find an arsehole!'
Nat at 2:16:46 Saturday December 25 99
IT'S CHRISTMASSSSSSSS!!!! Happy christmas everyone, see ya at sarfend!
Ralph at 0:29:24 Saturday December 25 99
Apparently me hot water bottle is filled with Brandy, enjoy it folks!
Ralph at 0:28:40 Saturday December 25 99
Merry Christmas to Janet in the shop and thanks for the pressie ideas.
Ralph at 0:28:2 Saturday December 25 99
Oi Roy! Wanna Sneck Lifter? Merry Christmas!
Ralph at 0:27:14 Saturday December 25 99
No hang on it already is isn't it! Trust the Aussies to be in front! Belated Merry Christmas!
Ralph at 0:26:7 Saturday December 25 99
Merry Christmas soon CDU!
Ralph at 0:25:21 Saturday December 25 99
UNCLE RICHARD - Just wear it! Don't worry about the others. Merry Christmas!
Ralph at 0:24:13 Saturday December 25 99
Cheers Ray!
Ray at 0:23:27 Saturday December 25 99
Merry Chrimbo to one and all!
Uncle Richard at 0:4:57 Saturday December 25 99
Christmas dilema - I have found my Traditional Claret & White scarf whilst moving house - I'd given it up as lost many years ago - it's still in A1 condition , how can I wear it to the Darlo' game without people thinking it was a christmas prezzie ? Any help welcomed !
Merry Christmas everyone
Ralph at 0:3:27 Saturday December 25 99
Cheers Danny!
Ralph at 0:2:28 Saturday December 25 99
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Steve at 23:40:59 Friday December 24 99
Hmmmm ..... I sent that twice because the first time didn't seem to work. Oh well - it has now. Bye all!
Steve at 23:39:32 Friday December 24 99
Merry Christmas one and all. We must be mad - we're off to Roots Hall on Sunday, though I expect it'll be rained off.
Steve at 23:35:40 Friday December 24 99
Hullo and Merry Christmas one and all. We're all off to Roots Hall on Sunday, but will the game be called off? Probably. What's the best way to find out if the game's going agead?
NSB at 22:54:27 Friday December 24 99
Merry christmas to all those dressed in claret and white! merry xmas also to posh and r+d and to all footie fans across the planet!
Single at 21:1:48 Friday December 24 99
HELLO, IM SINGLE 17/M, ANY OFFERS OUT THERE? (FEMALE ONLY PLEASE)
Danny at 20:33:40 Friday December 24 99
Merry Christmas Ray, BR, Ralph, CDU, WSD, Cobbleress at Work, Cobblers Anons, hippocrates, Gaz, Kevin Wilson, Steve Howard, Carlo, Daryl, Ali, Frainy, Sammo, Howey, Sean, Roy, Deano, Keith, Alex, Kevan, Dave, Andy, Garry and everyone who is Cobblers who I've missed
Danny at 20:28:41 Friday December 24 99
Anon - We don't care about the history of Rubbish & Direones. You want to do something like that, fine, but do it on you're own page called R&D or somthing, and take you're stupid co-fans with you
CDU at 20:16:35 Friday December 24 99
Merry Christmas to all those that deserve it ! It's Xmas Day here now 6:15 am eerie silence the kids are in N'pton with Mrs CDU. I wonder is it too early to try a Christmas Beverage.....
Sid at 18:33:38 Friday December 24 99
Yes that does extend to R&D and Posh fans.......!!!!
Sid at 18:33:3 Friday December 24 99
Well, Christmas is almost upon us, so all thats left is say is MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL FOOTIE FANS!!
Sid at 18:32:11 Friday December 24 99
Is Anon trying to make R & D's history look longer by posting it 4 times??
Hippocrates at 18:25:53 Friday December 24 99
Merry Christmas Cobblers, from Macclesfield. Thanks for all the wit and wisdom on here!
R+D at 18:21:28 Friday December 24 99
To all fans, Rushden, Wobbler, Kettrinscum, Merry Chrismas! Even to WSD, Carl, and to the webmaster (!) Ray. Also to Ralph, NSB, and everyone else who has posted on here ever. Merry Christmas, and here's to 3 points on Boxing Day! Forever, R+D.
Anon at 18:18:30 Friday December 24 99
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Anon at 18:17:52 Friday December 24 99
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Anon at 18:17:33 Friday December 24 99
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WSD at 18:15:44 Friday December 24 99
MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL
Gaz at 17:36:10 Friday December 24 99
To all Cobblers Commenters, have a great Christmas!
cwt at 16:34:20 Friday December 24 99
fuck off twat with a big slap head
Anon at 15:44:26 Friday December 24 99
Rushden and Diamonds Football Club was formed at the end of the 1991/92 season following a merger between Rushden Town of the Southern League and Irthlingborough Diamonds of the United Counties League.
Rushden Town was formed in 1889 and competed in the Midland and Northants Leagues before joining the United Counties League. They made a brief sojourn to the Central Alliance before returning to the U.C.L. in the late 1950s. In 1983 came election to the Southern League Midland Division, with further progression in 1990/91 with promotion to the Premier Division.
Unfortunately after finishing 14th in their first season at this level they were relegated back to the Midland Division as their ground was considered not up to the required standard.
Irthlingborough Diamonds were founded in 1946 and began playing competitive youth football in 1947. For the next decade they played as an Under 18 side before progressing in the Rushden District and Kettering Amateur Leagues, until 1964 when they achieved Senior status with a move to the United Counties League, winning the title for the first time in the 1970/71 season. In addition to league success the Diamonds had exciting runs in the F.A.Vase, reaching the semi-finals in 1980/81 and 1983/84 before losing to Willenhall and Stamford respectively.
By the 1990/91 season Rushden Town had made considerable improvements to their ground and Social Club, but were devastated when told the facilities were not to the required standard.
At the same time Irthlingborough Diamonds were suffering diminished fortunes compared with their highly successful 70s and 80s successes, and local businessman Mr Max Griggs was approached concerning a possible sponsorship.
Mr Griggs recognised the problems being experienced by both clubs and suggested a merger. Despite reservations from all quarters this merger was eventually agreed and the Irthlingborough Diamonds ground, Nene Park, was brought up to the required standard and the 1992/93 season started with the newly formed club entertaining Bilston Town in the Southern League Midland Division in front of 315 spectators. The season ended in disappointment with the club finishing two points behind runners up Gresley Rovers.
Thanks to the wonderful backing of the R.Griggs Group,(best known for their Dr Martens and Airwair Footwear products) and excellent support from the local businesses, the 1993/94 season commenced with the new North Stand, capable of holding 1000, fully operational.
The Midland Division Title was clinched on May 2nd in front of 1504 spectators to achieve a notable double, having already won the Northants Senior Cup just six days earlier.
The summer of 1994 saw the magnificent Diamond Centre in use with function rooms, club bar, hospitality boxes, restaurants as well as the dressing rooms and gymnasium. The Centre was officially opened in April 1995 by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales during his visit to an exhibition by the Princes Youth Business Trust, supported by the Griggs Group. The Kimberley suite has staged such prestigious events as the Dr Martens European Snooker League, featured on Sky Eurosport, with Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, Peter Ebdon and Jimmy White taking part in this and subsequent Snooker tournaments.
With promotion to the Vauxhall Conference being achieved and the opening of the new East Stand and its amenities you may think that all developments are completed at Nene Park. However plans are in motion to build Executive Suites behind the North Stand, an all weather Hockey Pitch, a Pavilion to the rear of the site going down to the River which can be used by boaters, anglers and picnickers.
The final missing piece to the jigsaw is to achieve Football League status, and this could be the year that it all comes together. We all know how competitive the Vauxhall Conference is, but with Brian Talbot and his lads on the pitch, the Management team behind the scenes at Nene Park, and the tremendous support that is seen at each home match, this could be the Season.
Anon at 15:42:4 Friday December 24 99
Rushden and Diamonds Football Club was formed at the end of the 1991/92 season following a merger between Rushden Town of the Southern League and Irthlingborough Diamonds of the United Counties League.
Rushden Town was formed in 1889 and competed in the Midland and Northants Leagues before joining the United Counties League. They made a brief sojourn to the Central Alliance before returning to the U.C.L. in the late 1950s. In 1983 came election to the Southern League Midland Division, with further progression in 1990/91 with promotion to the Premier Division.
Unfortunately after finishing 14th in their first season at this level they were relegated back to the Midland Division as their ground was considered not up to the required standard.
Irthlingborough Diamonds were founded in 1946 and began playing competitive youth football in 1947. For the next decade they played as an Under 18 side before progressing in the Rushden District and Kettering Amateur Leagues, until 1964 when they achieved Senior status with a move to the United Counties League, winning the title for the first time in the 1970/71 season. In addition to league success the Diamonds had exciting runs in the F.A.Vase, reaching the semi-finals in 1980/81 and 1983/84 before losing to Willenhall and Stamford respectively.
By the 1990/91 season Rushden Town had made considerable improvements to their ground and Social Club, but were devastated when told the facilities were not to the required standard.
At the same time Irthlingborough Diamonds were suffering diminished fortunes compared with their highly successful 70s and 80s successes, and local businessman Mr Max Griggs was approached concerning a possible sponsorship.
Mr Griggs recognised the problems being experienced by both clubs and suggested a merger. Despite reservations from all quarters this merger was eventually agreed and the Irthlingborough Diamonds ground, Nene Park, was brought up to the required standard and the 1992/93 season started with the newly formed club entertaining Bilston Town in the Southern League Midland Division in front of 315 spectators. The season ended in disappointment with the club finishing two points behind runners up Gresley Rovers.
Thanks to the wonderful backing of the R.Griggs Group,(best known for their Dr Martens and Airwair Footwear products) and excellent support from the local businesses, the 1993/94 season commenced with the new North Stand, capable of holding 1000, fully operational.
The Midland Division Title was clinched on May 2nd in front of 1504 spectators to achieve a notable double, having already won the Northants Senior Cup just six days earlier.
The summer of 1994 saw the magnificent Diamond Centre in use with function rooms, club bar, hospitality boxes, restaurants as well as the dressing rooms and gymnasium. The Centre was officially opened in April 1995 by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales during his visit to an exhibition by the Princes Youth Business Trust, supported by the Griggs Group. The Kimberley suite has staged such prestigious events as the Dr Martens European Snooker League, featured on Sky Eurosport, with Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, Peter Ebdon and Jimmy White taking part in this and subsequent Snooker tournaments.
With promotion to the Vauxhall Conference being achieved and the opening of the new East Stand and its amenities you may think that all developments are completed at Nene Park. However plans are in motion to build Executive Suites behind the North Stand, an all weather Hockey Pitch, a Pavilion to the rear of the site going down to the River which can be used by boaters, anglers and picnickers.
The final missing piece to the jigsaw is to achieve Football League status, and this could be the year that it all comes together. We all know how competitive the Vauxhall Conference is, but with Brian Talbot and his lads on the pitch, the Management team behind the scenes at Nene Park, and the tremendous support that is seen at each home match, this could be the Season.
Anon at 15:37:32 Friday December 24 99
Rushden and Diamonds Football Club was formed at the end of the 1991/92 season following a merger between Rushden Town of the Southern League and Irthlingborough Diamonds of the United Counties League.
Rushden Town was formed in 1889 and competed in the Midland and Northants Leagues before joining the United Counties League. They made a brief sojourn to the Central Alliance before returning to the U.C.L. in the late 1950s. In 1983 came election to the Southern League Midland Division, with further progression in 1990/91 with promotion to the Premier Division.
Unfortunately after finishing 14th in their first season at this level they were relegated back to the Midland Division as their ground was considered not up to the required standard.
Irthlingborough Diamonds were founded in 1946 and began playing competitive youth football in 1947. For the next decade they played as an Under 18 side before progressing in the Rushden District and Kettering Amateur Leagues, until 1964 when they achieved Senior status with a move to the United Counties League, winning the title for the first time in the 1970/71 season. In addition to league success the Diamonds had exciting runs in the F.A.Vase, reaching the semi-finals in 1980/81 and 1983/84 before losing to Willenhall and Stamford respectively.
By the 1990/91 season Rushden Town had made considerable improvements to their ground and Social Club, but were devastated when told the facilities were not to the required standard.
At the same time Irthlingborough Diamonds were suffering diminished fortunes compared with their highly successful 70s and 80s successes, and local businessman Mr Max Griggs was approached concerning a possible sponsorship.
Mr Griggs recognised the problems being experienced by both clubs and suggested a merger. Despite reservations from all quarters this merger was eventually agreed and the Irthlingborough Diamonds ground, Nene Park, was brought up to the required standard and the 1992/93 season started with the newly formed club entertaining Bilston Town in the Southern League Midland Division in front of 315 spectators. The season ended in disappointment with the club finishing two points behind runners up Gresley Rovers.
Thanks to the wonderful backing of the R.Griggs Group,(best known for their Dr Martens and Airwair Footwear products) and excellent support from the local businesses, the 1993/94 season commenced with the new North Stand, capable of holding 1000, fully operational.
The Midland Division Title was clinched on May 2nd in front of 1504 spectators to achieve a notable double, having already won the Northants Senior Cup just six days earlier.
The summer of 1994 saw the magnificent Diamond Centre in use with function rooms, club bar, hospitality boxes, restaurants as well as the dressing rooms and gymnasium. The Centre was officially opened in April 1995 by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales during his visit to an exhibition by the Princes Youth Business Trust, supported by the Griggs Group. The Kimberley suite has staged such prestigious events as the Dr Martens European Snooker League, featured on Sky Eurosport, with Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, Peter Ebdon and Jimmy White taking part in this and subsequent Snooker tournaments.
With promotion to the Vauxhall Conference being achieved and the opening of the new East Stand and its amenities you may think that all developments are completed at Nene Park. However plans are in motion to build Executive Suites behind the North Stand, an all weather Hockey Pitch, a Pavilion to the rear of the site going down to the River which can be used by boaters, anglers and picnickers.
The final missing piece to the jigsaw is to achieve Football League status, and this could be the year that it all comes together. We all know how competitive the Vauxhall Conference is, but with Brian Talbot and his lads on the pitch, the Management team behind the scenes at Nene Park, and the tremendous support that is seen at each home match, this could be the Season.
Anon at 15:29:57 Friday December 24 99
Rushden and Diamonds Football Club was formed at the end of the 1991/92 season following a merger between Rushden Town of the Southern League and Irthlingborough Diamonds of the United Counties League.
Rushden Town was formed in 1889 and competed in the Midland and Northants Leagues before joining the United Counties League. They made a brief sojourn to the Central Alliance before returning to the U.C.L. in the late 1950s. In 1983 came election to the Southern League Midland Division, with further progression in 1990/91 with promotion to the Premier Division.
Unfortunately after finishing 14th in their first season at this level they were relegated back to the Midland Division as their ground was considered not up to the required standard.
Irthlingborough Diamonds were founded in 1946 and began playing competitive youth football in 1947. For the next decade they played as an Under 18 side before progressing in the Rushden District and Kettering Amateur Leagues, until 1964 when they achieved Senior status with a move to the United Counties League, winning the title for the first time in the 1970/71 season. In addition to league success the Diamonds had exciting runs in the F.A.Vase, reaching the semi-finals in 1980/81 and 1983/84 before losing to Willenhall and Stamford respectively.
By the 1990/91 season Rushden Town had made considerable improvements to their ground and Social Club, but were devastated when told the facilities were not to the required standard.
At the same time Irthlingborough Diamonds were suffering diminished fortunes compared with their highly successful 70s and 80s successes, and local businessman Mr Max Griggs was approached concerning a possible sponsorship.
Mr Griggs recognised the problems being experienced by both clubs and suggested a merger. Despite reservations from all quarters this merger was eventually agreed and the Irthlingborough Diamonds ground, Nene Park, was brought up to the required standard and the 1992/93 season started with the newly formed club entertaining Bilston Town in the Southern League Midland Division in front of 315 spectators. The season ended in disappointment with the club finishing two points behind runners up Gresley Rovers.
Thanks to the wonderful backing of the R.Griggs Group,(best known for their Dr Martens and Airwair Footwear products) and excellent support from the local businesses, the 1993/94 season commenced with the new North Stand, capable of holding 1000, fully operational.
The Midland Division Title was clinched on May 2nd in front of 1504 spectators to achieve a notable double, having already won the Northants Senior Cup just six days earlier.
The summer of 1994 saw the magnificent Diamond Centre in use with function rooms, club bar, hospitality boxes, restaurants as well as the dressing rooms and gymnasium. The Centre was officially opened in April 1995 by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales during his visit to an exhibition by the Princes Youth Business Trust, supported by the Griggs Group. The Kimberley suite has staged such prestigious events as the Dr Martens European Snooker League, featured on Sky Eurosport, with Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, Peter Ebdon and Jimmy White taking part in this and subsequent Snooker tournaments.
With promotion to the Vauxhall Conference being achieved and the opening of the new East Stand and its amenities you may think that all developments are completed at Nene Park. However plans are in motion to build Executive Suites behind the North Stand, an all weather Hockey Pitch, a Pavilion to the rear of the site going down to the River which can be used by boaters, anglers and picnickers.
The final missing piece to the jigsaw is to achieve Football League status, and this could be the year that it all comes together. We all know how competitive the Vauxhall Conference is, but with Brian Talbot and his lads on the pitch, the Management team behind the scenes at Nene Park, and the tremendous support that is seen at each home match, this could be the Season.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! at 15:2:54 Friday December 24 99
Is that roast beef I can smell?
Ralph at 13:29:45 Friday December 24 99
CHAMPIONS IN 1908/09. Now can we return to some Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas to you to Andy C.
Andy C at 12:32:55 Friday December 24 99
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all (except the irritating Jamesyboy) from your local Gills fan.
East Northants Village Boy at 12:27:41 Friday December 24 99
Sorry mate, I've looked at all the Southern League championship records and I don't see the Cobblers anywhere!! Did they not even win promotion to the league? If so, the Diamonds could be the first in Northants!
The Shropshire Cobbler at 10:58:33 Friday December 24 99
Heard about the dyslexic alcoholic who died? - he choked on his own Vimto. Or the insomniacal agnostic dyslexic - lies awake all night wondering if there really is a Dog?
Merry Crimble to one & all; cue music "I'm dreaming of a Claret & White Xmas ..."
Ray at 9:11:57 Friday December 24 99
With a choice of going to the Direones and visiting the in-laws, I choose.........the in-laws everytime!
JAMESYBOY at 6:41:18 Friday December 24 99
YOU HAVE NO GAME ON MONDAY COME TO THE SPARKLY PLACE AND SEE MY NAME IN LIGHTS SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
Ray at 0:47:54 Friday December 24 99
Actually we never were "promoted" from the Southern League - despite winning it a few times.
BR at 23:52:32 Thursday December 23 99
Will shredded wheat do the job Ralph? I'll just pop one in now.....
CDU at 23:49:29 Thursday December 23 99
Night Night Roysie ( I really am off this time !!)
Ralph at 23:49:2 Thursday December 23 99
Right it's bedtime here in blighty CDU the time difference is amazing it'll be Friday week in the morning and I have to stuff the turkey. SLAP! Oops we are having beef this year! I've popped me wheat bag in the microwave and it's Tony Hancock tonight. If you haven't got a wheat bag boys you must get one. Very good for tension, sinuses and sorting out your crows feet! SLAP! Goodnight!
BR at 23:48:43 Thursday December 23 99
Merry Xmas everbody (even you gomez). I'm going away for a while but will be at Sarfend and the Darlo match of course! Night Night.
CDU at 23:45:20 Thursday December 23 99
Super Yob Just like BR
Ralph at 23:44:36 Thursday December 23 99
I never realised SLADE were so enjoyable! Too busy listening to Soft Machine. Good old Noddy, not to mention Big Ears (Dave Hill).
BR at 23:44:32 Thursday December 23 99
I'll be there as well Ralph!
CDU at 23:42:52 Thursday December 23 99
LOL Well done Ralph . Mrs CDU will have to represent the CDU's at Osibisa which knowing her she'll do in fine style !
Ralph at 23:40:33 Thursday December 23 99
Hi UDC, this dyslexic thing has gnoe a bit too fra! Myrre Chasmrist to your godo self, I understand Mrs DCU will be at the Osibisa gig in Branston. Smhae you wont be three. Em9, Bm, Dsus2 indeed! :-)
Anon at 23:23:49 Thursday December 23 99
No
East Northants Village Boy at 23:10:57 Thursday December 23 99
Could someone please tell me what year the Cobblers were promoted to the 3rd Division or 4th Division? And how many points did you get when you won the title from the Southern League?
DNA at 22:51:14 Thursday December 23 99
National Dyslexia Association
Lost at 22:38:33 Thursday December 23 99
One wife. Last seen in England. Likes Rolf Harris and Mel Gibson!
CDU at 22:7:15 Thursday December 23 99
Mrs CDU if you can see this send me a massage oops sorry message !!!
CDU at 22:6:9 Thursday December 23 99
G'day Ralph Happy Xmas and all that pagan nonsense !!
Ralph at 21:53:38 Thursday December 23 99
I heard about the dyslexic bloke with diarrhoea who sold his stools to a market trader!
Ralph at 21:50:40 Thursday December 23 99
I thought she wanted to keep loads of parachutes in her warehouse.
Unfunny at 21:49:36 Thursday December 23 99
No - only the dyslexic prostitute who bought a warehouse
Phlar at 21:49:35 Thursday December 23 99
Nah! Forget it, you had to be there!
Phlar at 21:49:9 Thursday December 23 99
Did you hear about the dyslexic whelk van driver who sold his sole for a kipper? No then I'll begin . . . . .
The Romsey Cobbler at 21:45:7 Thursday December 23 99
Did you hear about the dyslexic devil-worshipper who sold his soul to Santa?
Ralph at 21:36:42 Thursday December 23 99
All that talk of running dry, me glass is empty. Cheers!
Ralph at 21:36:7 Thursday December 23 99
Dead right - Running Dry by Neil Young.
Nigel Tufnell at 21:23:12 Thursday December 23 99
I think D minor is the saddest of all keys.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! at 20:45:4 Thursday December 23 99
Fritter and waste the hours in an off hand way!
Dark Side Of The Moon at 20:25:39 Thursday December 23 99
Hey You :- I didn't say it was on me Ralphy Baby
Ralph at 20:22:27 Thursday December 23 99
Look now I'm in trouble, bugger it and cocktail going warm. Try explaining why you have dissappeared up in to the loft to unlock an old trunk containing ancient documents, dust off and untie the bundle of old songbooks. Flicking through Every Picture Tells a Story, Reggae Song (Andy Fairweather-Lowe) and whoah1 There it is 'Dark Side of The Moon'. Now accoerding to my song book nuffink has those chords in that order, loads of Em9 and Bm. Can't turn a page without seeing them. So was this . . . . JUST COMING DEAR . . . a ruse DSOTM? If so I've been done up like one of Roy's Kippers. Cheers for now!
Ray at 20:13:7 Thursday December 23 99
Unfortunately some of us have been out working and have only just got back.....so I missed the party.
Dark Side Of The Moon at 20:11:49 Thursday December 23 99
Just passing time .....
Ralph at 20:11:44 Thursday December 23 99
I can hear wifey (sorry Vince) shaking her thang, that can only mean cocktails at eight(ish). Yum, yum. Saddle up the Palomino!
Dark Side Of The Moon at 20:11:26 Thursday December 23 99
A man and a woman started to have sex in the middle of a dark forest.
After 15 minutes, the man finally got up and said, "Damn, I wish I
had a flashlight."
The woman said, "So do I. You've been eating grass for the past ten
minutes!"
Dark Side Of The Moon at 20:10:20 Thursday December 23 99
Nope come on try harder
Ralph at 20:9:58 Thursday December 23 99
I'm more of a Steve Earle man these days. GCD luvverly, stops the Arthur Ritis agueing me.
Ralph at 20:8:36 Thursday December 23 99
No it ain't it's Money!
Dark Side Of The Moon at 20:7:30 Thursday December 23 99
Nearly, come on Roy first one to get it wins a seafood platter !
Ralph at 20:6:53 Thursday December 23 99
and an 'e' on the end!
Ralph at 20:6:27 Thursday December 23 99
Breath?
Ralph at 20:6:3 Thursday December 23 99
Right as we enter the season of chilled, shaken and not stirred, I believe I deserve a rather old fashioned Martini, heavy on the Olives (sorry Popeye). Cheers Cobblers!
Dark Side Of The Moon at 20:4:26 Thursday December 23 99
Em9 / Bm / Em9 / Bm / Dsus2 chorus G / D / C / Bm / C / Em solo
There you go Ralph which one is that ?
Ralph at 20:2:50 Thursday December 23 99
I've just run in to a Wall!
Ralph at 20:2:18 Thursday December 23 99
Doncha love Christmas. All this good will and stuff and anything goes . . . Kippers and Pink Floyd, Darryl Clare and Whelks, Night Nurse and Gin, DM's and Laura Ashley (any relation Roy?)
Dark Side Of The Moon at 19:59:49 Thursday December 23 99
If you don't eat your meat you can't have any pudding!
Ralph at 19:58:37 Thursday December 23 99
Ow's Zat?
Ralph at 19:57:55 Thursday December 23 99
A little gift to all you guitarist out there - BRAIN DAMAGE – Pink Floyd
Intro D & G7 chords for the first eight bars
D The lunatic is on the grass G7
D The lunatic is on the grass G7
D Remembering games and E daisy chains and laughs
A7 Got to keep the loonies on the path D
D The lunatic is in the hall G7
D The lunatics are in my hall G7
D The paper holds their folded E faces to the floor
A7 And every day the paperboy brings more D
D And if the dam breaks open E many years too soon
G And if there is no room upon the hill D
D And if your head explodes with dark E forbodings too
G I'll see you on the dark side of the moon D
D The lunatic is in my head G7
D The lunatic is in my head G7
D You raise the blade, E you make the change
A7 You rearrange me till I'm sane D
D You lock the door and throw E away the key
A7 There's someone in my head but it's not me D
D And if the cloud bursts E thunder in your ear
G You shout and no one seems to hear D
D And if the band you're in starts E playing different tunes G G I'll see you on the dark side of the moon D
Ralph at 19:56:36 Thursday December 23 99
Only one thing worth starching before the Christmas party Roy!
BR at 19:54:26 Thursday December 23 99
Isn't there a Santana Clause in the Christmas contract? Now where did I put the starch? . . . . .
Dark Side Of The Moon at 19:52:28 Thursday December 23 99
We'll meet you here Ralph and Roy I think it's time.
Ralph at 19:50:9 Thursday December 23 99
Talking of kippers, I was once offered an Arbroath Smokie, back in my long hair days. Well what I was expecting was gonna knock 'red leb' in to a cocked hat, bugger me if it wern't another bloody type of fish! Enjoy the ironing Roy! You might like to try the Santana.
Ralph at 19:47:37 Thursday December 23 99
Do you think Darryl Clare will know the fish quotas for 1993?
BR at 19:46:10 Thursday December 23 99
Oh well . . back to the ironing . . . .
Ralph at 19:45:55 Thursday December 23 99
Rod Marshall - I was interested to note you mentioned Grimsby, another fine port that has its fair share of whelks. I'll try and find out the quotas for 1993 if you hang on.
BR at 19:44:57 Thursday December 23 99
Everyone knows that!
Ralph at 19:44:14 Thursday December 23 99
I thought I'd share this little known fact that in 1994 the total catch for the year of whelks brought ashore at Oban totalled 106 tonnes, 8.4 % of total catch at a value of £ 23,300 which represented 1.5 % of the total value of fish taken that year.
BR at 19:43:20 Thursday December 23 99
Whelkman - you have no sole!
Rodney Marshall(Moaning Cobbler) at 19:43:10 Thursday December 23 99
Not living in the town, I don't know whether Carlo has been mentioned at all recently on two fronts: a)under Bosman rules he can sign a pre-contract agreement with any other team from January 1st onwards and b) we lose him for six weeks due to CONCACAF matches from early January. With Clare presumably heading back to Grimsby that really would leave us up shit crrek without a paddle/striker? Why didn't we accept the money for Howard from Carlisle; they've now signed an alternative on loan from Liverpool.
BR at 19:42:15 Thursday December 23 99
Ah! A new pair of kippers for Christmas!
Ralph at 19:39:51 Thursday December 23 99
That should have read whelks, Night Nurse and gin don't mix. She gets all stroppy. (hic)
Welkman at 19:39:40 Thursday December 23 99
I was the driver of that van and as I recall that naughty young Little Big Roy not only ate all of my welks but made a rather large headway into my kippers as well ! I also remember that Ray character trying to sell me some sort of Post Office box with a funny name to it, something like welkmanfishboy@ntfc.com. It made no sense to me back then and neither did the giberish that young Ralph lad spouted !
Ralph at 19:38:33 Thursday December 23 99
Did you know that the bloody Latin name for whels is Buccinum undatum?
BR at 19:36:40 Thursday December 23 99
Don't panic, such things didn't happen in 1956 Ralph but I do recall a scandal involving illegal trading in cigarette cards at around about that time!
Ralph at 19:34:25 Thursday December 23 99
Steady on that man! :-)
Ralph at 19:33:39 Thursday December 23 99
We've moved on to Counting Crows now, This Desert Life. It's got a groove, we like a groove. So what have you bought Royston, not the natural finish Strat?
BR at 19:32:44 Thursday December 23 99
I suppose he would keep quiet. How do you think he got the driver of the whelk van to drop us off in Northampton when he was only going to Billingsgate!
Ralph at 19:30:22 Thursday December 23 99
Q - What do your neighbours call it? A - Anything they like 'cos you can't hear them.
Ralph at 19:28:34 Thursday December 23 99
Do you know sometimes you write sumfing and it just don't come out how you intended it! Perhaps that's why I dig holes for a living.
BR at 19:27:39 Thursday December 23 99
I've been buying myself Xmas pressies (let's face it, no-one else will). I now have to stand on a chair to turn the knobs on my Marshall stack. Now THATS what I call Rock & Roll . . . . .
Ralph at 19:27:10 Thursday December 23 99
Ray's keeping pretty quiet about it all, are these memories he would sooner not recall? Le Llama est quadrupodo!
Ralph at 19:25:6 Thursday December 23 99
I've just got an early Christmas present of three CD's, for being a good boy whilst poorly, and I'm just playing the first one. Santana - Supernatural - How I wish I could sing in Spanish, come to think of it how I wish I could sing!
BR at 19:22:50 Thursday December 23 99
Was that one of Bill's songs then?
BR at 19:21:47 Thursday December 23 99
As opposed to the turkey which I'm having stuffed for Xmas dinner.
Ralph at 19:20:55 Thursday December 23 99
Can I just say 'Quando dijo Yaleo, Vamos caminado el ise, Tomando vino y partiendo pan. Ella dijo dame, dame, ya . . . YALEO, YALEO'.
BR at 19:20:45 Thursday December 23 99
I still have that tabby, stuffed on the mantlepiece.
Ralph at 19:16:51 Thursday December 23 99
Yeah! we missed the last train but Ray got us a lift on the early morning whelk van which dropped us off at the fish market. I remeber 'cos you had trouble convincing that tabby you wern't a whelk. For days after we had the nicknames of 'bloater breath', come to think of it . . .
Ralph at 19:13:44 Thursday December 23 99
Don't talk to me about Bill Haley, I still have the 'kiss curl' to this day. Do you know nobody else in my family has curly hair and I play the guitar just like him, badly!
BR at 19:3:50 Thursday December 23 99
I remember that day Ralph. As I recall Bill Haley was playing at the Palais that night and Ray sneaked you in under his coat. However, I was too young and had to wait outside listening through the stage door but I got the best deal as the band came out for a drag on a Capstan full strength during the interlude and the guitarist taught me a couple of chords. They left me with a packet of fags and a love for the guitar! Happy days. Didn't we miss the train home?
Ralph at 18:33:52 Thursday December 23 99
ANON - Just a follow up to the older generation comment; my old school has an on-line list of 500 old boys (that sounds a bit public school but it wern't) and the oldest contributor attended the school in 1925! The vast majority of contributors attended the school prior to 1960. So maybe they ain't as daft as we think! :-) Try meals@wheels.co.uk!
Danny at 17:15:59 Thursday December 23 99
Ray, Have I entered my tip for Boxing Day? I can't access the page right now.
Danny at 17:14:37 Thursday December 23 99
yaou???? god I must still be suffering
Danny at 17:13:42 Thursday December 23 99
Ralph, I had a good Christmas Party, but wished I had'nt yesterday morning. I've only been at my present company for 6 months, nobody really knew me on tuesday morning, wednesday morning though it was a little different. Anyway, Merry Christmas to all Cobblers fans, see yaou all at Saafffend
Anon at 17:11:6 Thursday December 23 99
Blimey, and they say the "older" generation are computer illiterate
WSD at 15:51:21 Thursday December 23 99
FROM TEAMTALK - Daryl Clare has admitted for the first time that he would like to leave the Grimsby and make a permanent switch to Northampton. Clare said: "If I have to go back to Grimsby, then I will - but to be perfectly honest, my heart won't be in it!"
Father Chrismas at 15:45:57 Thursday December 23 99
Only 2 more days until I come to you!
Hartwell at 15:21:55 Thursday December 23 99
Merry Xmas to you, Ralph, and all Cobblers fans. Incidentally, ref Xmas Day games I can also remember going to one with my dad at the old County Ground. Must have been in the 50s. KO was 10am or 10.30am. I can't recall anything about the game, though - except getting home in time for the turkey! Maybe one of the reason so many games used to be played at Xmastime was because, without floodlights, it was one of the few chances to get in daytime games outside Saturdays. I also recall, pre-lights going to see the Cobblers play one Thurs eve late in the season. Half way through the match the heavens opened, the light went and the ref abandoned the game. As I recall it we were losing at the time! Bon Noel tout le monde!
Ralph at 14:59:19 Thursday December 23 99
Well that was a real party stopper! Talking of parties, I guess you are all out having a good time at the office do. I'm missing ours, the first time in years! Cheers!
Ralph at 13:50:33 Thursday December 23 99
When you think about it they must have spent their time travelling and playing during this period. It used to take forever to get anywhere by road so I guess the teams must have used the train. In 1933 can you imagine away to Cardiff 23/12 - Home to Brighton 25/12 and away to Brighton 26/12! 1922 Home to Reading 23/12, Away to Plymouth on Christmas Day, at home to Plymouth Boxing Day, (I wonder if the teams travelled together?) and home to Brighton on 30/12.
Ralph at 13:41:19 Thursday December 23 99
If you remember Ray it was a bit of a trend to play the same side home and away in a two or three day spell around Christmas. In 1954 we played QPR away on Christmas Day and at home on the 27th. Lost both times! Orient 1953 on Christmas Day and Boxing Day! In '49 we played Brighton at home on Christmas Eve and Port Vale away on Boxing Day, what a life these footballer's had!
Ralph at 13:32:48 Thursday December 23 99
Well if my memory serves me well the last game The Cobblers played on Christmas Day was in 1956 when Ray took me and Big Roy (he was big even in those days) to see a 2-2 draw versus Southend United. Good old Roley Mills bagged a brace in front of a crowd of over 5000. Ray, being the eldest, had to look after me and Roy and ensure that we behaved ourselves but as I recall Roy nicked all my sherbert lemons and when I complained Ray shouted at me and made me cry. Merry Christmas.
Ray at 13:11:0 Thursday December 23 99
Actually, by a strange coincidence, the last time the Cobblers played on Christmas day was against Southend in 1956. We ALSO played them the very next day (Boxing day) away. (drew 2-2 at home and won 1-0 away)
Christmas Football at 12:23:45 Thursday December 23 99
Reading 'The Spirit of Christmas Past' does remind me that it was not so long ago that some matches were actually played on Christmas Day itself. I'm no great club statistician and have no records going back in time, but does anyone know if the Cobblers have actually played on December 25 in the past?
R+D at 12:11:16 Thursday December 23 99
Oh, thank-you. This makes my life livable!
The Spirit of Christmas Past at 12:7:32 Thursday December 23 99
Yes - even you!!
R+D at 11:59:40 Thursday December 23 99
Even me?!
The Spirit of Christmas Past at 11:44:19 Thursday December 23 99
I know I am getting old, but I do seem to remember going to Southend on Boxing Day a few years ago during the season we stormed the old Fourth Division. I recall they were also going well at the time and althought we had just put them out of the FA Cup after a replay (2 storming games), they were secretly confident of 'putting one over' us. We won handsomely (4-0 I think), although Warren Donald (what a tiger in midfield he was) got himself sent off!!. Anyway, lets just hope the Spirit of Christmas Past can become be the Spirit of Christmas Present this time round, and who knows, perhaps we can have some special Christmas Futures to look forward to. A very Merry Christmas not just to Cobblers fans, but to ALL football folk everywhere.
Winston at 10:39:41 Thursday December 23 99
Merry Christmas LA - looking forward to Darlington game for all the 'wrong' reasons already...... :-)
For the attention of Mr Alan Buckley. at 10:31:54 Thursday December 23 99
We all know that we want Daryl Clare, whilst you don't, but we can't find the kind of money you are asking for him. If he returns to Grimsby, he will not be playing in the first team, and will not be getting the same exposure as he is at present(eg Match magazine award)
and his value will decrease. Man City have already been down to Sixfields, but finding Daryl to be injured, didn't stick around. If you would agree to loan us Daryl to the end of the season it could therefore be mutually beneficial to us both, us for our promotion prospects, and you for the extra money he could be worth come next May. Oh go on, it is Christmas!
Essex Lol at 9:36:46 Thursday December 23 99
Tis the season to be jolly la la la la la la la la la la. Merry Christmas one and all. What a fantastic fixture on boxing day. I live about 30 minutes from Southend HO HO HO. Wrap up warm its freezing in Southend the ground is quite close to the Seafront.
Anon at 23:27:54 Wednesday December 22 99
Two different anons WSD myself being the latter .
WSD at 22:57:10 Wednesday December 22 99
Anon - "I thought we had to hate anyone who was non-league or lived in a village" - and that was said by ....? who exactly? And with a population of about 1,000, West Haddon can be considered a village :o)
Ray at 22:31:0 Wednesday December 22 99
btw - don't worry about accessing this page on your Mac anyways - apparently without the very latest browser from Micro$oft you won't be able to very shortly...lol
Ray at 22:29:38 Wednesday December 22 99
Sign up with UKonline then SBJ - you'll get maximum download speed.
SBJ at 22:19:12 Wednesday December 22 99
Egad, this all behaves so differently on my parents' Macintosh! Not as fast as at work anyway. How is the Daryl Clare progress coming along?
Anon at 21:38:11 Wednesday December 22 99
West Haddon would only just make Hamlet status surely
Anon at 21:28:35 Wednesday December 22 99
Yeah, cum on you Foxes. Elliott has equalised to put the Hereford scum firmly in there non-league, village, small time tossing place. What? What did you say? It's just R$D we do that to! Is it? I thought we had to hate anyone who was non-league or lived in a village. I thought West Haddon was a village?
WSD at 21:15:36 Wednesday December 22 99
Ray middle aged? No R+D, he's been around longer than all the regulars on here put together!
R+D at 20:54:49 Wednesday December 22 99
Ray, bugger off into your middle age spread while I engoy my partying years (spot the deliberate mistake).
Ray at 20:47:6 Wednesday December 22 99
See what I mean :-)
R+D at 20:46:30 Wednesday December 22 99
Perhaps even "I've".
R+D at 20:45:46 Wednesday December 22 99
The humour you people have is incredulous. Whoops. It's so funny Iv'e fallen off my chair. (LOL) -:)
Ray at 20:39:32 Wednesday December 22 99
Actually I did set it up so that anyone logging in as R&D had their brains scrambled by radiation from their monitor - unfortunately none of us were able to notice any difference.
Curiosity Killed The Cat at 20:4:10 Wednesday December 22 99
Well said WSD at 14.17. Ray, is there not some way you can stop R&D fans by getting on the site, like 4 million Watts of power passing through there mouse, and so rendering their hand useless, like their brains. On the Gibb, Howard thing, if Ali goes, who provides cover or supposed compeition for the right back position?
Carl at 19:19:17 Wednesday December 22 99
Spelling and Grammar just never seem quite so important to the modern child do they, or what? 'Loose', 'got out in rd 1'. My English teacher would lose her wig for that kind of talk, yer know it be write.
R+D at 18:49:37 Wednesday December 22 99
HTT, I can only agree with you. But on a lighter note, it was a brilliant night, one I shall always remember, especially because you got out in rd 1 and you were wanting us to loose all our games. Anyway, everybody knows about us now, and will hear much more about us as we storm the league next season. Forever, R+D.
WSD at 18:32:8 Wednesday December 22 99
That was just a little extra bit on the end of the story sid :o)
Sid at 18:29:56 Wednesday December 22 99
Oh sorry WSD, I'm not saying yours isn't or anything!!!
Sid at 18:29:26 Wednesday December 22 99
That Carl Heggs rumour..... I think that one is true, beause it was on the CUFC Online website on the same day as that Howard bid.
Sid at 18:27:21 Wednesday December 22 99
Ok WSD! TeamTalk aren't really that good anyway - all they seem to go on about is how the Clare transfer is going, saying the same thing over and over again... I am going to your site now.
Bez at 17:38:23 Wednesday December 22 99
Is it just me or is Ali Gibb the most infuriating player since Martin Aldridge? He can cross without falling over, he has got pace and he can take people on. So what is obsession with taking the ball wide everytime followed by his attempts to outpace the full back and then deliver a poor ball whilst he ends up on him bum. I remember towards the back end of last season he played a full game and ended up on his arse no fewer than 10 times! The thing that annoys me is that he needs to realise that playing for Northampton Town in the 3rd Division does not make him the gods gift himself and many other ex-cobblers players seem to think they are (step forward Andy Woodman, Billy Turley, Martin Aldridge, Carl Heggs etc.). Maybe Ali should consider the fact that at the end of the season he will be out of contract and that at this rate a new contract will not be forthcoming. He will therefore be stuck with Rushden and Diamonds of the conference instead of us in the 2nd Division. Norwich City must have seen something in him to have taken him on why doesn't he prove it before he becomes another Rod Thomasesq player who should be playing for the Tottenhams and Arsenals instead of Brighton and Hove Albion reserves at 28 years of age. Nothing personal against Ali but if he does not start working now I can see us selling him to Cobblers Reserves (sorry R&D) for £70000 when 18 months ago Rangers were watching him and £1.5million was the figure being touted.
Ralph at 17:11:59 Wednesday December 22 99
Well said Hartwell, Merry Christmas Dave and A Prosperous New Year to you and yours.
Hartwell at 17:10:24 Wednesday December 22 99
The concept that hatred of the opposition has to be part of football is extreme and purile and those who advocate it reflect a mentality that has done great harm to the game over the years. There's nothing wrong with rivalry - even fierce rivalry. But hatred ? Frankly I could never get that worked up about the game and if I did I'd go and find something else to do, something more positive.
Sale Of Howard at 16:49:8 Wednesday December 22 99
Please, I am itching to go through! But I will beleive it when I see me!
Paul at 16:35:49 Wednesday December 22 99
Trying to get the Trust Travel club number, phoned the one on the official site and it the guy that picked the phone up said I had a wrong number. Any ideas? Also, anyone know their schedual for the day? Don't fancy leaving too early and sitting in a pub all afternoon for ages doing nothing!
WSD at 16:12:24 Wednesday December 22 99
I have it straight from the mouth of a club source from Carlisle that they are still talking to the Cobblers about Howard, and are confident the sale will go through
From TeamTalk at 16:11:26 Wednesday December 22 99
The proposed sale of Steve Howard to Carlisle United seems to have hit a brick wall - according to club sources.
Kevin Wilson is actively looking to trim his squad to provide funds for a renewed bid for Daryl Clare, but the likelihood of Howard leaving before Christmas is now remote.
"The sale of Steve Howard to Carlisle is now dead in the water," said a club spokesman. "We haven't heard anything from them since we turned down a bid a few weeks ago.
"We are looking to bring Daryl in on a permanent basis but we have until mid-January to sort something out. Kevin will be looking to offload one or two before then."
Phil at 15:39:41 Wednesday December 22 99
i think the offloaded couple will have to be Howard and Gibb
WSD at 15:37:53 Wednesday December 22 99
Steve Howard is STILL the subject of talks between the Cobblers and Carlisle, and the Cumbrains hope to complete a move before their Boxing Day game with Rochdale.
WSD at 15:29:47 Wednesday December 22 99
From The Terrace seem to have an exclusive story on that matter Sid!
Sid at 15:27:23 Wednesday December 22 99
According to Teamtalk, we are to offload a couple of players to fund this Clare transfer.... who do you think it will be??
Ralph at 15:15:10 Wednesday December 22 99
I'm with you on that Vince.
Phil at 14:32:59 Wednesday December 22 99
i have no problem with aggro, as long as the idiots fight between themselves and leave people that arn't interested alone it's not really that bed when you think about it,(oh and as long as we win of course)
WSD at 14:32:49 Wednesday December 22 99
sorry that was me
Vince at 14:31:21 Wednesday December 22 99
Personally, I'd be quite happy to see R&D's, Kettering, Rothwell, Raunds, Corby and any other Northants team playing in the Football League although in reality only R&D's and possibly Kettering have any chance of acheiving League status. The more local derbys the better.
Anon at 14:31:10 Wednesday December 22 99
HTT - "The only people who appear to make a song and dance about R$D appear on this board" - you weren't at the Maunsell Cup Final then?
HTT at 14:24:25 Wednesday December 22 99
The only people who appear to make a song and dance about R$D appear on this board. Be calm David. Get things in perspective. Archbishop Tennison's GSB.
Tongue in Cheek at 14:20:16 Wednesday December 22 99
Oh you have been sorely missed!
WSD at 14:17:51 Wednesday December 22 99
I am a goose? Okay CDU, whatever you say, but last time I checked I didn't have any feathers. Of course there is no point in hating long Buckby (except for me being a West Haddon fan!) as they are not one league below us! Do Man Utd fans want City to storm division one just so they can play them? Of course not! Rivalry in football in part and parcel of the game and without it would be a sad, boring sport. You can all go and shake hands with the Diamond$ fans if you like, but they are the cockiest club I have ever come across, with their "no 1 in northamptonshire" and "we deserve a league place" attitude. The only problem with them losing in this way is that everyone outside the county has even more sympathy for them, saying they deserve a place in the League. Why do they deserve a place any more than Nuneaton do, who have climbed to the top of the Conference and not made a song and dance about it?
RAW is WAR at 14:8:19 Wednesday December 22 99
We ain't been on here for a long time, mainly 'cos everyone apart from Orbital Ganja and his mates are all wankers.
Plus chat is much better.
Mike W at 13:34:51 Wednesday December 22 99
Does Spinach play for R&D?
A Fan at 13:30:20 Wednesday December 22 99
Can anyone put any 'meat on the bones' regarding the story on last night's teletext - Wilson hoping to sign Daryl Clare? Has there been a change in circumstances????
Pompey Cobbler at 12:53:56 Wednesday December 22 99
Mike - of course it is perfectly possible to stand next to a fan of another side without any aggro - I have done it myself. It is also possible to hate side without wanted to inflict violence on them. I hate the Diamonds but I am not planning to smash up Nene Park. It's natural to want to see arrogant people who give it the big 'I am' fall flat on their face. That's what happens to the Diamonds and it's more satisfying than punching a few carrot crunching fans. Being an 'anti-fan' is as important as supporting a side.
Ralph at 12:51:59 Wednesday December 22 99
Hatred is a very negative force, that in my experience only harms the one doing the hating. The majority of the time the object or person is unaware that it is hated, take spinach for instance. Generally it's the 'hater' that is the one who suffers. Merry Christmas to you ALL.
Mike W at 12:40:1 Wednesday December 22 99
I'm all for passion - surely you should be able to stand next to someone who supports another team at the same match without degenerating in to violence? Or are you saying that all violence is good? Remember Hysel, Hillsborough etc and then say hatred is good!
Pompey Cobbler at 12:28:50 Wednesday December 22 99
I don't think the hatred for Diremonds is irrational. If their fans were more affable people rather than boasting about things they haven't achieved yet - then I may have more time for them. The fact that they have to take a swipe at the Cobblers at the same time adds fuel to the fire - especially as you can gurantee that a large slice of the fan base once claimed to follow the Cobblers. I wish them nothing but disaster on the field - the more penatly shoot out defeats and 2 goal in minute fiascos the better. Bring them on.
Phil at 12:17:36 Wednesday December 22 99
No Mike it's not irrational, hatred for local scum like Diremonds helps put much needed passion into the game. Next you'll be wating to stand side by side with boro scum and having a freindly chat
LONG LIVE HATRED IN FOOTBALL
Mike W at 12:11:45 Wednesday December 22 99
Isn't hatred of R&D a bit irrational? Logically where does this stop? Northampton Spencer, Long Buckby? Personally, I wish the Diamonds well and hope thay get in to the league so in a few years we can play them.
It would be a great local Derby and (hopefully) trouble free. Isn't irrational hatred a form of insecurity? What are we afraid of?
Pompey Cobbler at 12:11:18 Wednesday December 22 99
Penalty shoot outs really are a bugger aren't they ?
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 10:54:31 Wednesday December 22 99
GOOD DAY TO YOU ALL! NICE TO SEE THE DIREONES GOT BEAT!!!! A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR MILLENIUMM TO YOU
ALL!!! WE WILL HAVE A REALLY GOOD GAME AGAINST DARLO NEXT WEEK. A 4-3 WIN TO COBBLERS..... VIVA LA REVOLUTION....DAVE.E
In defence of the Board (well it is Christmas) at 9:56:36 Wednesday December 22 99
The Ghost of ....,if you think you can do a better job, give Barry Stonhill a call and volunteer your services (don't forget your cheque book and be prepared to suffer constant abuse from thankless idiots like yourself)
Carl at 9:19:57 Wednesday December 22 99
Sadly Ghostie, it's the same old story that is present throughout all of Englands National teams, no-one has got the gonads to make a drastic selection decision, until some way past it, has been, decides to retire. With Cricket it seems that even under any new management there are still 9 or 10 players who hang on. Oh bugger this is a Footie page, so UP THE COBBLERS!!!!
The Ghost of Brian Johnstone at 9:10:3 Wednesday December 22 99
Lets talk cricket for a change. So England want a replacement batsman, so who do they pick? Mark Ramprakash!!! No consideration given to David Sales who has performed brilliantly in New Zealand, scored tons of runs, is in cracking form and has had lots of recent match practice. Instead they choose a bloke who has not by his own admission picked up a bat since the end of the domestic season. But oh, silly me, I forgot, he does happen to play for the right county!! It is at least comforting to know that there is one sporting body in this country more incompetent than the Cobblers board.
Anon at 8:13:47 Wednesday December 22 99
At least the Direones can now concentrate on securing second place in the Conference!
Anon at 7:19:6 Wednesday December 22 99
I'd like to see someone tell Archie Foulkes to stop slagging Howard. Now that would be great entertainment.
CDU at 5:0:56 Wednesday December 22 99
adam: tell someone who cares ( obviously not re: Mark Sale) it's all very well the rest of the country saying nice things about you, where does that get you ?, where you are now nowhere !! As for WSD he brings it on himself and while he is a bit of a goose he is a Cobbler so go and feel sorry for your own dickheads. Go back to your super duper updated piece of poop site and pretend you are in the real world. When will you people realise that you simply are'nt welcome on this site unless you wish to talk about a football team or enter into debate about football. When you have a team that can gain more than sympathy ie promotion we'll listen to your views until then keep your comments for posting on your non league blue board which is a good reflection of your status. LOWLY .
adam at 0:42:33 Wednesday December 22 99
i think its a bit sad that some cobblers fans seem to take such delight in seeing rushden lose on penalties to sheffield united. oh well while you and jealous, bitter kettering smile the rest of the country will yet again say lots of nice things about us.
as for the posting about mark sale, yes it is sad news. while us rushden fans are downhearted about tonite, what has happened to him puts it into perspective. he has a wife and a small kid, its going to be a horrible christmas for them.
as for wsd, i feel a little sorry for him.
brady at 0:19:41 Wednesday December 22 99
oops
Anon at 0:12:14 Wednesday December 22 99
leave wsd alone ray
Anon at 0:2:51 Wednesday December 22 99
Come on chaps - lets stop all this R&D rubbish cluttering up the site, they aren't even in the league - why should we be bothered even discussing them? Personally I can't wait for the day they get into the league then we can put the little upstarts firmly in their place - Oh - I forgot - we will still be a division above them even if they fluke promotion.
Tony at 22:54:40 Tuesday December 21 99
One in Rushden, or one in Diamonds? Err, actually where is Diamonds? At lease our club has a decent name, Rushden and Diamonds. Not only do they have "and" in their name, it sounds like an American basketball outfit!
WSD at 22:48:59 Tuesday December 21 99
7 or 8 postings = a running commentary eh? What school did you go to?
BR at 22:47:53 Tuesday December 21 99
It wasn't me. I've only just stopped laughing!
WSD at 22:46:44 Tuesday December 21 99
AAhhh - it's get at WSD night again, and ooooh, whats this, its under the name of Anon again! Now there's a surprise.
HTT at 22:46:34 Tuesday December 21 99
Indeed Anon and it was to he that I referred.
Anon at 22:42:5 Tuesday December 21 99
Hey HTT don't generalise It was WSD after all what do you expect.
HTT at 22:40:35 Tuesday December 21 99
What a sad little gathering you lot make. One minute telling R&D to sod off to their own site and the next giving a running commentary on tonight's game. Small town ideals huh? I'll just dim those green city lights a bit they make you look a little envious despite the result.
Tony at 22:31:50 Tuesday December 21 99
YES YES YES 6-5 TO Sheffield United!!!
Tony at 22:23:16 Tuesday December 21 99
Penalties becone, huh! jammy buggers!
WSD at 22:15:2 Tuesday December 21 99
We care, because i) Warburton scored, and ii) The Ru$hden "fans" will be all over this site later if they win
A Cobblers Supporter at 22:7:46 Tuesday December 21 99
Is the R & D site then? Who cares?
Tony at 22:2:56 Tuesday December 21 99
Your not gonna believe this, bloody Warburton has scored for Rushden! Doh, how gutted! Also the guy on Sky Sports brings up the fact he used to play for us, and he didn't want to leave?? But he was pursuaded to! Huh, I bloody hated Atkin's sometimes! (Most of the time in fact)
WSD at 22:1:18 Tuesday December 21 99
OH BOLLOCKS!
WSD at 21:58:35 Tuesday December 21 99
YYYYYEEEEEEEE-HHHHHAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! YOU 'KIN BEAUTIES!!!! 1-0 TO THE SHEFFIELD BOYS!!
Tony at 21:58:28 Tuesday December 21 99
1-0000000000000000 TO THE BLADES, 1-0 to the blades, oh we all love Sheffield United...... lol
Tony at 21:42:51 Tuesday December 21 99
Thanks for the number earlier, BTW Rubish and Direones are just about to start extra time with Sheffield United! Come on you blades!
MartinW at 21:15:10 Tuesday December 21 99
I'd love it if we could get something done to tell those moaning Cobblers fans (everyone knows who they are) who loudly barrack players at games to basically shut up. They are usually show to sing the chants, but quick to slag off.
I'm afraid I had enough on the West Stand when after Carlo had scored and showed all the commitment under the sun - there was a lot of barracking when he missed what was a sitter in the second half.
God, what do some of these people want. If he was Michael Owen he would be in the Premiership. The fact was that he did very well to create the chance. But too many fans are too quick to get on players' backs when they make a mistake, instead of having the attitude that it was hard luck and try to raise spirits rather than depress them. That's what Atkins was doing.
We are playing some fab football, the game Argyle match was one of the best I have seen this season.
Let's get behind the team, they deserve it, because we can go up. They deserve our encouragement not our disdain every time they make a mistake. Argyle fans are real moaners - I know I used to live in Plymouth - but God they got behind their team on Friday.
It's nice to see that Kevin Wilson encouraged Carlo after missing it - he could see that he was giving 100 per cent.
When things were really wrong at the club under Atkins it was right to stand up and be counted and aim criticism at the manager. As most know I was one of the fiercest of those critics.
We are not in that situation now.
How about changing things by actually saying something to those people near you who curse and swear at our own players during games - then maybe collectively we can get an attitude of encouragement.
We're playing with a smile, let's show that in our support.
PS This is a personal opinion and does not necessarily reflect the views of the majority.
Turley detester at 19:29:40 Tuesday December 21 99
When he played for us, he was crap. If it weren't for him, we'd have stood a better chance of staying in the league. I hope he repays his form for Cobblers and does the same for diremonds. That will make sure they stay in the conference and will not progress any further in any competitions.
AJ-a diremonds hater at 19:24:13 Tuesday December 21 99
COME ON YOU BLADES!
I hate the diremonds and I hate the way that when they do well, everybody loves them. I hope they get stuffed by Sheffield and knock everybody back down to earth. The diremonds are Shite.
No1 Cobbler at 18:56:30 Tuesday December 21 99
I see super Aldo has signed for diremonds. CUMMON SHEFFIELD UNITED YOU CAN BEAT THE RUSHDEN SCUM
Santa Claus at 18:54:30 Tuesday December 21 99
I'm dreaming of a wet Christmas just like the ones I've always known, where the trees all drip and children lip to hear the sleigh bells in the rain-the rain.
Anon at 17:15:8 Tuesday December 21 99
It was also interesting to see Brian Talbot's comments, that since joining R&D in the Summer he had received a lot of stick from the fans for poor performances and lack of effort. Talbot had had Sale training harder and harder but couldn't get any improvement in fitness, and then he was diagnosed.... It just goes to show how badly wrong supporters can get things at times.
Hartwell at 17:5:2 Tuesday December 21 99
Don't know whether any of you have picked up on the Diremonds story about their striker Mark Sale. He's been diagnosed as having cancer of the glands under the arm and is now undergoing treatment. He's got a wife and young family. My feelings go out to them, especially at this time of the year which, for most of us, is a time of indulgence and festivities. I think it also puts everything, including football, into perspective.
COME ON YOU BLADES!!!!!! at 16:51:41 Tuesday December 21 99
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Danny at 16:46:21 Tuesday December 21 99
And Tranmere???
Danny at 16:42:4 Tuesday December 21 99
Chris, I am guessing you are a Middlesboro fan, if you are, do you class Wrexham as a "shittier" club.
Carl at 15:49:0 Tuesday December 21 99
Your last sentence just about sums it all up, I am not so sorry.
chris at 13:33:17 Tuesday December 21 99
nice to see some of the league's shittier clubs being represented on the net - you used to have Chris Freestone! He is the only cobbler I know, so I apologise for my ignorance. Sorry.
BT at 13:15:47 Tuesday December 21 99
TONY - The number you require is 01604 757773, I repeat . . . .
Trav at 13:3:3 Tuesday December 21 99
It could have been worse. He could have dropped terrible soup dragons......I'll get me coat
Sid at 13:1:25 Tuesday December 21 99
When Turley played for NTFC, he was too inconsistent, making good saves, but dropped terrible clangers.
Sid - GTA Call at 13:0:43 Tuesday December 21 99
Anymore GTA's to come in for Southend/Darlington/Halifax? Please e-mail ASAP!
Anon at 12:58:44 Tuesday December 21 99
Billy Turley can be a good keeper and will from time to time play an excellent game (as he did at Sheffield) However he is just as likely to have a bad game and concede soft goals. His present lack of consistency means that he is no better or worse than most other keepers in the Conference or lower divisions of the Football League. Although I am of course biased I think that Keith Welch is probably the best keeper in Div 3 and is probably the best keeper to play for the Cobblers since Peter Gleasure was at his best.
Great Keepers at 12:39:22 Tuesday December 21 99
Banks, Jennings, Shilton, Schmichel, Clemence, Yashin, Turley?
Tony at 12:22:19 Tuesday December 21 99
Can anyone else tell me the club shop number? THe official site seems to be down ... AGAIN! Is it me, or even when it's up, does anyone else find it slow loading, and I am on a LAN connection!
Pompey Cobbler at 12:19:34 Tuesday December 21 99
Actually Martin Aldridge is extremely useless. Might do alright at amatuer level though.
East Northants Village Boy at 11:38:58 Tuesday December 21 99
I'm pleased to hear that you think Billy Turley is useless, because he's turned out to be a great keeper. Come on now, Wobblers, please tell us Martin Aldridge is useless as well... it would be music to our ears!
Vince at 10:4:5 Tuesday December 21 99
All the best to the other team in Northants for their cup game tonight - I really hope that Kettering go through to the next round of The Macmillan Cup.....
Ray at 8:42:50 Tuesday December 21 99
I don;t think any of the locals are likely to get sunstroke this morning.
Carl at 22:44:12 Monday December 20 99
No that is called Sunstroke, what with my Ginger hair and all
CDU at 22:42:15 Monday December 20 99
Bloody hell Carl I thought TAN was something you got staying out in the sun too long !
BR at 22:42:2 Monday December 20 99
Carl - I used to remember it as "Tommy On A Ship Of His Caught A Herring!"
Carl at 22:39:57 Monday December 20 99
And the others are CAH, Cosine = Adjacent over Hypotenuse, and TOA, Tan = Opposite over Adjacent, there endeth the lesson :-)
BR at 22:31:55 Monday December 20 99
When I went to school it was Sine of the angle = Opposite over hypotenuse.
Dumb at 22:21:2 Monday December 20 99
What does SOH mean?
CDU at 21:57:45 Monday December 20 99
Yep but it soons defrosts out of the freezer. Gotta go buddy catch you later.
Carl at 21:56:16 Monday December 20 99
Well the beer will be frozen
BR at 21:53:15 Monday December 20 99
Beat me to it Carl!
CDU at 21:52:54 Monday December 20 99
Several and all washed down with beer as cold as your weather !!
Carl at 21:52:34 Monday December 20 99
That git with the name longer than his shirt was a bit of a handful for a while as well
BR at 21:52:28 Monday December 20 99
Nearly right CDU - you missed the minus sign.
Carl at 21:51:56 Monday December 20 99
Yeah about minus 31 here you jammy git, will you be throwing a prawn on the barbie for Chrimbo Day then?
CDU at 21:50:53 Monday December 20 99
Don't be daft Carl it's forecast 31c today :o )
BR at 21:50:18 Monday December 20 99
Jeez! You must have left half your skin on the seat! Yeah good game. Plymouth were one of the best sides I've seen this year.
Carl at 21:48:8 Monday December 20 99
I was talking in code, so did you enjoy the game Friday, I thought we were well good 2nd half, I think I will have to forego wearing my shorts for a while though it is getting chuffing cold
BR at 21:46:45 Monday December 20 99
Don't mention the 28th. Gormless will get upset again.
Carl at 21:44:54 Monday December 20 99
More than likely, definitely the 28th, probably 26th as well
BR at 21:42:58 Monday December 20 99
I might see you in the mighty 'sheaf then mate!
BR at 21:41:45 Monday December 20 99
Save a bit for me Ralph. I've got Flo but she's exhausted.
Carl at 21:41:20 Monday December 20 99
I am home Chrimbo Eve after work
BR at 21:40:42 Monday December 20 99
Evening Carl. When you back home then?
Ralph at 21:36:56 Monday December 20 99
That's expended all my energies, I'm off to bed with a Night Nurse.
Carl at 21:36:52 Monday December 20 99
Evening chaps and chapasses
Ralph at 21:36:6 Monday December 20 99
Do you realise that Mmmmmmmmmmmmm is an anagram of Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmarmite with the armite taken out?
Mmmmmmmmmmm at 21:32:58 Monday December 20 99
That's quite highbrow humour for a site like this. Well played that man keep up the good work.
BR at 21:28:3 Monday December 20 99
Do you realise SOH is an anagram of POSH with the "P" taken out of it? Quite fitting really.
Anon at 21:26:20 Monday December 20 99
P'boro tickets are selling well then, I went in at 11am and was number 74, times that by the 3 kiosks open about 250, thats in an hour! I'd say they may have sold 1,000 today, not bad.
SOH at 20:45:28 Monday December 20 99
Java nice day back at work Ralph?
Ralph at 20:22:47 Monday December 20 99
I deliberately left out the 'java' bit in case it got the nerds over excited. :-)
Ralph at 20:19:49 Monday December 20 99
Now I've been told to pee off and called a prat, I'm so glad it's the season of goodwill! SOH - Surely that's 'Wellingborough East of Krakatoa' you are getting mixed up with?
Sense of humour at 20:14:44 Monday December 20 99
Wasn't that the follow up to Carry on Constable?
Sense of humour at 20:13:32 Monday December 20 99
I've never been east of Wellingborough. Is it worth bothering? Carry on Ralph.
Anon at 19:12:57 Monday December 20 99
Lee Colkin was at Mansfield (away) this season
R+D at 18:56:23 Monday December 20 99
Er, Ralphy darling, there seems to be some sort of misunderstanding. I MEAN STAGE NOT DISTANCE YOU PRAT!!!
Ralph at 18:48:35 Monday December 20 99
Frank Large and Irve the swerve, Gary Mabbee and I saw Kevin Wilkinson in Tesco's a couple of weeks ago. I also saw Roy Hunter shopping in Town.
Ralph at 18:46:33 Monday December 20 99
Bath was quite a long way.
R+D at 18:38:11 Monday December 20 99
Where's the furthest you've ever been in the FA Cup? I'd guess, quarter-finals.
R+D at 18:33:13 Monday December 20 99
He's the first pillock on here this week.
Ray at 18:33:0 Monday December 20 99
Bryan Harvey was in Duston Garden Centre yesterday - does that count?
Hartwell at 17:49:17 Monday December 20 99
Interesting note about Ian Benjamin being in the crowd on Friday. I have also seen him several times and have spotted quite a number of other former players in the stands recently. These include Colin Hill, Graham Felton, Branston, Graham Carr, Woody and John Clarke who, with his son Dan, are season ticket holders. Any other nominees?
Mr Chips at 17:42:36 Monday December 20 99
Actually the winner of the EU Award for damn awful chips (judging panel: me) goes to the chef at Sophia's Taverna, in Pefkos on Rhodes. These 'chips' are actually part-cooked roast spuds, cut about twice the thickness of a normal chip, seemingly soaked in various oils for days, and then lightly warmed on a sweating man. Truly apalling chips! At the other end of the scale there's the superb chippy in St.James, just before you reach the big fork junction before Beacon Bingo (heading from town to Sixfields). Don't trust their pineapple fritters though. Anyway, farewell.
Danny at 17:19:23 Monday December 20 99
Northampton v Plymouth.... draw was the right result, Cobbs played ok in the first half but really took the game to the "Greens" in the second.
Stoke City v Bristol Rovers..... Dire game, Bristol soak up the pressure and hit on the break, Walters and Roberts are they're main men, without them they'd be nothing. Not much to fear really for the AWS. AND Kyle Lightbourne is WORSE than Martin Aldrige.
Hypothesis at 16:15:10 Monday December 20 99
If Lester goes to Southampton, Clare goes back up the A1 ?
Adam at 15:11:25 Monday December 20 99
The bigger the tree the deeper the roots . . .
MP at 14:40:59 Monday December 20 99
New entry for the worst chips ever made competition. You would not have thought it would be possible to get worse chips than the ones at American Adventureland in Derbyshire, but last night the Moat House Hotel put in a very strong bid for the most appalling chipped potatoes ever. Still, the tickets to the gala were ONLY £35.00 each, so OK, what did we expect? Edible ones?
All in all though, not a bad night, and good to see lots of players 'bonding' with each other. But from what I hear, by the time they have finished their marathon session of Christmas do's, they will be sick of the sight of each other!
'Bob Church is an inspiring orator', discuss.
SBJ at 13:42:47 Monday December 20 99
It's nearly Christmas, so here's some mid-season speculation. Clearly the post-IA Cobblers have shown that we're one of the strongest and more able squads in the division. The best, some would argue (I'll wait till I've seen Darlington, and till we've faced Posh with our new style of play, before I judge). The defeat at Shrewsbury could have burst our bubble, but from what I've heard we still played really well despite conceding the goal. Going 1-0 down against a pretty classy Plymouth side would have finished us a couple of months ago, but we earned the draw (maybe deserved the win, penalties or not) through a very strong second half performance. After the next three games I'd say we will be able to have a pretty good guess at where we'll finish this season. 3 wins and I think we're looking good for automatic promotion. 3 defeats and it's probably just a play-off slot. Either way I think I've seen enough of the New Kev Wilson Cobblers to feel confident that we won't be faced with mid-table anonymity by May, or one of those agonising fights for the last play-off place. Personally I think my pre-season five quid bet on us winning div.3 has a decent chance of paying up. There is very little I would like to see change in the squad, or in the way we're playing (sure, ther have been a few off-peak performances recently by some players, but nothing to cause real concern). Unless something goes horribly wrong next Spring I think we'll be looking at automatic promotion before having to travel to Torquay on 6 May. Fingers crossed for a promotion-sealing win at the last home game? Anyway, I'm off on Christmas holidays now (civil servants, eh?) so merry Christmas to everyone here (not just the Cobblers fans - goodwill and all that!), and enjoy whatever you're up to over the new year. UP THE COBBLERS!!
Anon at 13:14:18 Monday December 20 99
Talking about David Seal, the man himself has scored a mighty tally of 1 goal for Northern Spirit so far. And that came in the 1st game of the season.
Ralph at 11:18:56 Monday December 20 99
First what of the week?
Surrey Cobbler at 10:23:58 Monday December 20 99
I'm the first of the week.
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!11
David Seal at 10:21:57 Monday December 20 99
All this talk of clubs is beginning to make my fur stand on end. Can we change the subject?
JAMESYBOY at 7:49:57 Monday December 20 99
This is for the artlenock WOBBLER if it snows today lets get it on. If not wrap up warm
West Haddon Girlfriend the poster formerley known as WSD at 23:45:55 Sunday December 19 99
I don't know I come from West Haddon. Doh
Confused at 23:29:22 Sunday December 19 99
Haven't they got any decent clubs in London then?
West Haddon Girlfriend at 23:23:12 Sunday December 19 99
Yeah but even under floodlights they still play for Spurs. Geez you town folk are pretty dumb
Confused at 23:21:8 Sunday December 19 99
Errr. I meant night clubs.
West Haddon Girlfriend at 23:15:40 Sunday December 19 99
Doh They couldnt play for Northampton Clubs if they played for Spurs.
Confused at 23:12:56 Sunday December 19 99
Why would Spurs players be in Northampton clubs?
Nat at 22:42:30 Sunday December 19 99
Does anyone know how many away fans Roots Hall, Southend can accomodate? We normally take quite a few fans to Boxing day games, has it been made all ticket or pay on gate? Why have we been away on Boxing day for the past 4 seasons?
Mark Too at 22:8:14 Sunday December 19 99
Yes R+D There is only one Billy Turley, and your welcome to him!
Monkeyboy at 21:56:10 Sunday December 19 99
I saw Kevin Wilson outside bounds taxi rank on saturday night...out on the piss! Apparently George Graham used to go round town to search for his players in the clubs then drag them out! Maybe he was doing that. Im not from Siberia.
The Joker at 21:52:59 Sunday December 19 99
Many thanks Ralph for your help on the whole Siberian monkey thing. You are very wise and wisoned in the ways of such monkies. Is that common knowledge or are you a specialist? I am intrigued!!!
Sid at 20:27:34 Sunday December 19 99
R + D, you have to decide what you want... Promotion, or a run in the cup - it seems you can't have both!! oh, and talking of striking resemblences, Kevin Wilson = Kevin Wilson - council leader in Milton Keynes. (Well, he does a bit, and have you seen them in the same place at the same time?? Look in today Sunday Citizen!)
NSB at 20:24:49 Sunday December 19 99
where are man u in the cup? oh sorry theyre not in it
R+D at 20:15:30 Sunday December 19 99
Sorry to go on about it, but if you want to see some pics of our day at Sheff Utd, go on our page, and click on the pointer below. 'There's only one Billy Turley!!' is still ringing in my ears...
NSB at 20:11:43 Sunday December 19 99
the hamster only came 4th in the chart
T. at 20:10:26 Sunday December 19 99
Hello NSB
T. at 20:9:49 Sunday December 19 99
R + D, Morecambe are in a nice position too
NSB at 20:9:22 Sunday December 19 99
wasnt it this time last year when you thought you were in a strong position, till kettering somehow started winning then overtook you?
NSB at 20:7:26 Sunday December 19 99
evening r+d
R+D at 20:6:54 Sunday December 19 99
Has anyone else been on hamsterdance.com?
R+D at 19:44:10 Sunday December 19 99
Evening, all. Only 2 points off the lead now with 3 games in hand. AND in a 3rd rd FA Cup replay. Looking very cosy...
Ralph at 17:23:33 Sunday December 19 99
Hi Roy - About 50%, thanks for asking. I've just watched The Dambusters and I feel that I ought to go to work tomorrow!
Ralph at 17:22:4 Sunday December 19 99
Pee Off! That's a bit strong, it must be the antibiotics I'm on.
Anon at 16:48:4 Sunday December 19 99
WSD SHOULD PEE OFF AS WELL AS RALRH AND BR
NSB at 16:36:46 Sunday December 19 99
any news about the clare transfer?
LA at 16:25:5 Sunday December 19 99
DDG - Shame couldnt get a taxi after the game :-)!!
BR at 16:23:4 Sunday December 19 99
or now
BR at 16:22:42 Sunday December 19 99
Are you feeling better no Ralph? :-)
BR at 16:21:50 Sunday December 19 99
Ah! Now I remember who I lent my SRV CD to Ralph.
Ralph at 13:14:34 Sunday December 19 99
She'll be worn out soon, I've just got out of bed with Flo'! I'm feeling much better now, thanks for asking.
Ralph at 13:13:26 Sunday December 19 99
Does Andy Capp know about this Ray?
SRV at 13:12:14 Sunday December 19 99
Well there's floodin' down in Kingsthorpe, all the telephone lines are down.
Ray at 13:2:12 Sunday December 19 99
....and I will support local "news"papers when they actually report the "news"....as opposed to the drivel put out pretending to be news by the Chron......as newspapers should ALWAYS be 100% accurate otherwise it defeats the object slightly.
Ray at 12:59:34 Sunday December 19 99
Actually, I never make posting anonomously - as you very well know. And, whater was said last night purpoting to be me could't have been as I was in bed with Flo..sorry, the flu...
Jim at 12:42:44 Sunday December 19 99
Your Ballroom days are over baby . . .
Zimmy at 12:42:0 Sunday December 19 99
Hey WSD you could be right - Half of the people can be part right all of the time,
Some of the people can be all right part of the time.
I think Abraham Lincoln said that.
"I'll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yours,"
I said that.
Jim at 12:35:23 Sunday December 19 99
Love me two times baby!
Anon - not Ray at 12:34:24 Sunday December 19 99
Having a bad day WSD?
WSD at 12:7:54 Sunday December 19 99
Also Ray, whenever you want to make a comment even slightly controversial, you go under the name of "Anon", why is this? You always slag off people such as MartinW and myself who have an opinion, yet you will never put your name to your views. Why is this?
WSD at 12:5:39 Sunday December 19 99
Ray, you're all for supporting local bands such as Osiris, but what about supporting local newspapers such as the Chron? No newspaper is going to be correct 100% of the time.
chron reader at 1:2:11 Sunday December 19 99
It's still my avowed intent (not) to be a pilgrim. get it????
chron reader at 0:57:16 Sunday December 19 99
hannah - i agree totally with what you say. the only point i would make is that i believe that many cobblers fans also support your view about howey. he has been absolutely excellent this season and, whilst his is not the glamour position, i would go as far as to say that he is rapidly becoming the new 'warburton'. is that praise enough? he is my player of the season so far.
HTML Man at 0:47:41 Sunday December 19 99
I wish you wouldn't post on here as 'Anon' Ray.
Anon at 0:45:10 Sunday December 19 99
Bloody Anons - All Anons are spineless, dickless little twerps.
Apathy at 0:28:10 Sunday December 19 99
Hannah I agree I like Lee Howey (but maybe that's coz I live a few doors down from him). Defenders don't get enough praise for their excellent work. I also agree that Hunter makes a massive difference to the midfield. Since he's been back from injury he's been solid and that goal topped it all off. Clare has also had a great influence on the side I think we're an class team who're gonna win the league!(Wishful thinking on my part i feel!)
Ralph at 0:23:53 Sunday December 19 99
Be calm, it's nearly Christmas.
Anon at 23:55:36 Saturday December 18 99
Fuck off Gomez you're a twat and not welcome here go and play with your girlfriend in West Haddon
Chemical Nomenclature at 23:46:42 Saturday December 18 99
Christ, this place is like a graveyard!!!! Almostas quiet as a Psoriasis gig!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 22:28:47 Saturday December 18 99
Still sticking to my avowed intent never to buy that "rag" again, Andy Roberts always phones someup who was actually watching the game to get the players scores.......
Hannah at 21:27:2 Saturday December 18 99
I agree. I think that Hunter makes a big difference to our game. His enthusiasm is what makes the biggest difference. His knowledge and ball skill are gratefully accepted into our game.
My favourite player is Lee Howey, but nobody seems to agree. I think he is a solid defender and without him, we'd probably have conceded twice as many goals by now. Everyone seems to admire the forwards and if they miss a good shooting chance then we shrug our shoulders and carry on. However if a defender makes a mistake then he'll get abuse thrown at him from all directions. When a defender does something good no one seems to notice. I think this is slightly unfair!!!!!
chron reader at 20:51:57 Saturday December 18 99
where does andy roberts get his players scores from? hunter is an inspiration and galvanises the whole team even if his form is still to reach 100% parrish was excellent. both got same points as sammo. come on andy....make a bit more of an effort.
RICHARD at 19:55:2 Saturday December 18 99
IK'CIWT: Cobblers Check Pilgrims' Progress. Do I not like Motorways! Having set off at 4pm from deepest Sussex, normally time enough for a leisurely stroll up the tarmacadam highway to Sixfields and a gourmet Macadee's into the bargain, we scraped through the turnstiles with only minutes to spare, French fries and coffee flying in all directions. I had to use the newly purchased programme to remove a large dollop of barbecue sauce from the bald spot of the irate gentleman in front of me. My assertion that, on a night such as this, a bobble hat might have proved to be a saving grace, fell on deaf ears. I now can't separate pages 16/17. Am I missing anything important? Don't people realise that there are more important things going on in Northamptonshire on a Friday night, that they should stay at work longer (or leave at lunch time) and make way for the Mighty Claret and White juggernaut from the South. And why do lorries have to hog the carriageways at this hour? They should be forced off the roads and consigned to barge buoyancy, taking advantage of the many uncluttered inland waterways of this Fair Isle! I mean, it stands to reason, doesn't it, that travelling footie fans should have priority over the wheels of industry and commerce? Oh, never mind me; I just hate queueing! So welcome to our Plymouth Brethren, whose pilgrimage northward in their muck-spreaders and 5cc iron wheeled threshing machines, must have taken an age. True to their kind, the sound emanating from the South Stand was clearly that of carrots being liberally crunched. Along with the pungent whiff of farm yard effluent, it made one think of pleasurable weekends spent touring the West Country in warmer times. A healthy turn out by the Pilgrims, whose form of late matched our own and a result which, on paper, looked too close to call. A tuneful lot, these wayfarers from the coastal region, mixing traditional ditties with seasonal fare, you could almost picture Sir Francis himself in anticipation of the ensuing battle, pacing the bowling greens of Plymouth Hoe Ho Ho, Merry Christmas, everyone. As the tannoy strained to pass on alternate syllables to the vaguely disinterested, the sea of eager faces was taken by surprise as the teams sped from the tunnel. Or perhaps my late arrival had thrown my timing. The team announcement had confirmed the best Cobbs XI was fit and available. Not a mighty turn out but reasonable under the circumstances, what with late night X-mas shopping, the forecast weather and the West Midlands derby on Sky Live. Our now familiar slow start was exacerbated by the quality of Plymouth's early play: first to the ball; winning the 50-50s; sweeping movements across the field; always a spare man out wide; The return of Welchy, as welcome a sight to Cobbs fans as the Rock of Gibraltar to transatlatic sailors of Drake's era, saw his early participation as a dipping volley was palmed onto and over the bar! It was almost all Plymouth but, ironically, it was during a spell of Cobblers pressure that the visitors took the lead. Poor defending left MacGregor alone in the box and his looping header dropped agonisingly over the outstretched arms of Welchy and tantalisingly under the woodwork this time. 1-0 Pilgrims. And no-one could complain; they had had the majority of play and looked the slicker side, capable of harbouring serious promotion ambitions in this rich vein of form. A smattering of unconvining boos rang out as the half drew to a close. However, wiser heads realised we were facing a strong team in Plymouth, but were relishing the second half performance, well aware of our potential to step up the pace and match the opposition in the skill and endeavour departments. Well, it was some turnaround; momentum swung back in favour of the Cobblers as we did to Plymouth what they did to us in the first period. Some of it was exhilirating stuff, particularly the close passing moves, deft touches and running of the ball for one another. A right wing dash from Hendo saw the ball delivered into the box and after Daryll Clare had his turn and shot parried on the line, Carlo was on hand to smash number 8 gleefully into the back of the net. A deserved riposte for all the attacking effort of the half. And was Carlo a happy camper? You bet your arse he was! "Carl-o used to play for you, Carl-o used to play for you , Carl-o used to play for you, Carl-o used to play for you", a newly coined chant may only see the light of day once more down in darkest Plymouth later this season, unless the Pilgrims manage to keep pace with us, season long! Well, it was certainly a game of two halves, John! The end result was fair and home fans understanding of the quality of the opposition and our own star second half performance was reflected in the appreciation shown as the ref (I use the term loosely) blew for full time. A point gained rather than two lost. Good as we feel we are at this stage of the campaign, we must not lose sight of the fact that this is a strong division, certainly the top half of the table. With a number of tough games to come, we must be realistic about our chances; some we'll win, some we'll lose, last night we gained a creditable draw. Happy Christmas to all our readers and see you at Sarfend!
Ralph at 16:53:22 Saturday December 18 99
There are indeed monkey’s in Siberia; Bartlett’s white fronted Bonoso which is very similar in appearance to the chimpanzee but it has longer, thinner legs, a more slender frame and a narrower face. Its facial skin and hair are white, and it has a prominent tail tuft. Unlike chimpanzees, there is little difference between the size of the female and the male. Their main predators are the Nentsi people who are a nomadic race. Also their husky-like dogs, Samoyeds, occasionally prey on the Bonoso’s. Over the last 10 years the oil production in the area has doubled and this is severely depleting the Bonoso’s habitat and they are now a protected species. The area is one of the biggest gas and oil producers in the World The Nentsi people believe that the oil production is spoiling their land. The Bonoso’s are also affected because when they drink the water, which can be polluted, the poison gets into their bodies and they die. If you would like to know more please contact the World Wildlife Fund at www.wwf.ussr/bartlettswhitefrontedbonoso/endangerdspecies~fundscopeprog
The Joker at 16:19:2 Saturday December 18 99
Are monkies native to Siberia? Just a thought. I know there are siberian tigers. Can anyone help on this? I should imagine that theyd have to be very wolley monkies to stay warm on the cold winter evenings. A monkey such as the lowly marmosette wouldnt last long...
The Joker at 16:12:53 Saturday December 18 99
Good plan Raaa...by the way do you know why woman fake orgasms? Coz they think men care!
The Joker at 16:11:10 Saturday December 18 99
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO, I am the only one!!
Sean Parrish = My mate Pete
Raaa at 16:6:0 Saturday December 18 99
I say kill off a few youth team players and feed them to the monkies of Siberia.
Another Joker at 15:54:46 Saturday December 18 99
PAul Wilkison = John Gregory
The Joker at 15:38:39 Saturday December 18 99
Tony Dobson = Graham Norton?
The Yorkshire Wolds Cobbler at 15:33:23 Saturday December 18 99
I managed to get to the game last night. It was a great match played by two good sides. First half I thought that Plymouth deserved their lead. They had done their homework on the Cobblers and gave us very little time on the ball. The second half was a different story. Cobblers played some terrific stuff and were very unlucky not to secure all three points. At 1-1 Parrish was clearly pulled back by the shirt which stopped him from being in a clear goal scoring position. The two penalty incidents in the first half were too far away for me to pass judgement. This one however was blatant right in front of the official. As usual, for whatever reason, the linesman also turned a blind eye. Anyway that's football - some you get some you don't! In the end I thought 1-1 was a fair result. Parrish again was excellent. I will hold my hands up and say that a few weeks ago I feared for his future. Unable to get in the side and struggling to keep up with the pace since his terrible injury. Now though he is playing out of his skin. He was wonderful last night.
Pendragon at 13:14:49 Saturday December 18 99
An excellent and entertaining game in which I thought we looked as though the players had just eaten a large Xmas dinner prior to kick-off. By half-time they had run it off and were outstanding for most of the 2nd half. In particular Parrish, Clare, Hunter and Corrazzin with old man Frain having a pretty fair 2nd spell. I agree with Ralph that, in particular, Savage is not playing well and Sammo has had three poor games on the trot. One interesting point is that, whilst Plymouth played some very attractive football, I never really felt that they threatened to score. The defence (except Howey who was again a rock) had a very poor game and yet, apart from the goal (which was bad defending) and the shot onto the bar, I didn't think that we were unduly threatened. We had 75% of the 2nd half and, with a modicum of luck, could have won 2 or 3 to 1 (just like at Shrewsbury). All in all, still a satisfactory run of good form (first half excepted).
Bill Giles at 13:14:4 Saturday December 18 99
Get yourself sorted out or you're out that door fishy. It is going to snow on wednesday, and possibly tonight as well.
The Real Michael Fish at 12:38:13 Saturday December 18 99
Dream on matey boy!
Michael Fish at 11:57:29 Saturday December 18 99
It's gonna snow on Wednesday!!!!! Blizzards and everything!!!! 'I'm dreaming of a white christmas .........'
Gomez at 11:50:43 Saturday December 18 99
No Comment. I'm not saying any more about it.
Ralph at 11:46:30 Saturday December 18 99
Why not go and see them Gomez and bury the Strat . . . oops sorry the hatchet! :-)
Ralph at 11:45:1 Saturday December 18 99
Plymouth fan - Technically our keeper as he tipped the shot on to the bar, great save. I thought it was your number eleven who had the shot, he had a fair game too. I was distracted by Ray's hat, top hat, to be absolutely sure!
Gomez at 11:43:20 Saturday December 18 99
Alright, can I now draw a line under this Osiris business? It wasn't even me that originally slagged them off .... I just agreed with somebody else that did! And just because somebody who frequents this board happens to have Psoriasis it doesn't mean I can't bloody say the word! OK.
Ralph at 11:39:3 Saturday December 18 99
A good game of football last night. I thought Plymouth played some of the most attractive football, particularly first half, that I've seen in a while. The number three looked an exceptional player for this division. The two teams deserved a better referee, the FA really do have to address the standards of these appauling individuals. As I see it the Kev's have to make some tough decisions soon regarding Sammo and Savage. Credit to the Argyle faithful who made the journey, four to five hundred I'd say, top effort.
Plymouth Fan at 11:34:1 Saturday December 18 99
Who hit the bar for the us in the first half?
T. at 10:17:21 Saturday December 18 99
Gomez, I take great offence with you taking the piss out os Psoriasis, I've got it myself and its f****** ignorant people like you that cause a hell of a lot of problems
BR at 8:26:46 Saturday December 18 99
Thanks for those kind words Gomez.
Anon at 7:31:54 Saturday December 18 99
And you said you were 24 Gomez!
Gomez at 0:28:5 Saturday December 18 99
Unfortunately I won't be going to see Psoriasis or whatever they're called at the backstreet pub they're 'playing'in so I won't be able to answer your highly amusing questions BR. Maybe I could book you into some kind of clinic to have that dick removed from your head and to have your head pulled out of your own arse. Maybe at the same time you could get some kind of talent transplant - I'm sure a member of Steps would be willing to donate their little finger or something. Onto more important issues, thought the Cobblers played really well in the second half - some of the one touch passing was superb and I think we deserved at least a point on the 2nd half showing. Plymouth looked a decent side though so maybe a point wasn't too bad. UP THE COBBLERS!!! KEEP THE MUSIC REAL!!!!!
Ray at 0:21:39 Saturday December 18 99
An entertaining match tonight (well the second half any way). We spent most of the first half chasing shadows with Plymouth playing neat flicks and always looked the side most likely to win it. It was no surprise when they went in a half time with the lead. Mind you, if that b... awful referee had given us the two penalties we should have had first half it may well have turned out to be a different story. The second for the trip was about the most obvious I've seen and we've all seen them given for much less.
Ray at 23:49:13 Friday December 17 99
The tipping table has now been updated.
Ray at 23:40:7 Friday December 17 99
Yep - genuine East German border guard issue.
Ralph at 23:34:59 Friday December 17 99
Ian Benjamin sat near me tonight.
Ralph at 23:33:43 Friday December 17 99
Nice hat Ray - Very Ipcress File! :-)
Mike Hunt at 23:25:53 Friday December 17 99
Funny, you bunch of inbred wankers don't seem to be crowing about tonights result or the one at Shrewsbury.
AND at 23:21:40 Friday December 17 99
NAt forgot to mention a superb save by Welch. Plymouth were good value for their half-time lead and could have been more ahead. Clare was our best player and his turn and shot nearly went in, before CArlo followed up to score, and boy did Carlo enjoy that goal!
Nat at 22:33:49 Friday December 17 99
Crap first half, better second half, Hendon wasn't his usual self, good to see Welch back, Spedding dodgy (at times), good game though and a good point, roll on Southend, up the Cobblers!
JAMESYBOY at 20:26:50 Friday December 17 99
YES ! YES! YES! YES! WOLFMAN
YES!SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
CYP COBBLER at 19:38:28 Friday December 17 99
Is`nt it obvious Jamesy boy
Cyp Cobbler at 19:37:7 Friday December 17 99
a big hello from dark 15 degree Cyprus
JAMESYBOY at 19:32:49 Friday December 17 99
For all of you who cannot make it to shitfields tonight, why?
SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
fulhamfc at 18:54:0 Friday December 17 99
I'll stick my harrods hamper the same place as you can stick your legoland stadium (and I use this word in the loosest possible way)
ryan at 18:53:15 Friday December 17 99
I'd alos love to stay and chat but gotta go and cheer my team onto VICTTTTTTTTTTOOOOOOOORY, altoghetr now we all follow the cobblers over land and sea, and boro we all follow the cobblers onto victory. up the town
ryan at 18:52:32 Friday December 17 99
we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham we love fulham
fred at 18:52:1 Friday December 17 99
boro are playing on sunday you prat up the blues so you'll have a long wait
bilbo at 18:50:57 Friday December 17 99
yeah, you know where you can stick your Harrods hamper
up the blues at 18:50:29 Friday December 17 99
i'm off to the game. Come on Peterborough
OI, FULHAM, NOOOOOO at 18:49:44 Friday December 17 99
I'm sorry why are Fulham on here? COBBLERS COMMENTS, Plymouth fans welcome as we are playing them tonight as are any other respectable club with decent fans. Pish are also welcomed, we like the banter but plastic fans who follow money aren't so piss off
fred at 18:49:19 Friday December 17 99
that's enough fun for tonight, I'm off to get pissed
Anon at 18:47:51 Friday December 17 99
come on Ryan get in thr party mood, we are. Bah Humbug
Anon at 18:45:39 Friday December 17 99
i hate fulham and the Wobblers, bloody southerners.
Anon at 18:45:29 Friday December 17 99
Compared to the 3rd Division message board the past few comments are almost boardering on poetry.
Ryan at 18:45:1 Friday December 17 99
Sorry Bilbo, talking to Al Fayed F.C on previous message
fred at 18:44:25 Friday December 17 99
atkins for fulham
my mother is also my brother at 18:44:22 Friday December 17 99
well we're all in-breds in down here in the West Country
fulhamfc at 18:43:55 Friday December 17 99
watching my team getting kicked around the park by a bunch of cloggers managed by Ian Atkins
Ryan at 18:42:52 Friday December 17 99
fair do's mate, let the best team win! UP THE COBBLERS
bilbo at 18:41:58 Friday December 17 99
what do you mean, we are now
Ryan at 18:40:41 Friday December 17 99
You've said that before and we've played since then, where were you when you where skint/shit?
bilbo at 18:39:8 Friday December 17 99
fair enough then
i'm from plymouth so I'm not the brightest
Ryan at 18:36:11 Friday December 17 99
'Cos there's over an hour til kick off and I only live round the corner you dick
fulhamfc at 18:34:49 Friday December 17 99
We'll never play you again
Ryan at 18:33:46 Friday December 17 99
THE FIELDS ARE GREEN, THE SKY IS BLOO THE RIVER NENE GOES WINDING THRU' THE MKT SQ IS COBBLESTONED AND SHAKES THE OLD DEARS TO THEIR BONES, A FINER TOWN YOU'LL NEVER SEE A FINER TOWN THEY'LL BE BIG CITY LIGHTS DON'T BOTHER ME, NORTHAMPTON TOWN I'M PROUD TO BE.......THE COBBLERS!
fred at 18:33:24 Friday December 17 99
i'm with you ryan
bilbo at 18:32:53 Friday December 17 99
so why aren't you at the game then?
Ryan at 18:30:8 Friday December 17 99
Why are Plymouth fans on here, if they were LOYAL fans they'd be here in lovely Northampton cheering their team on, disgaceful.
Anon at 18:20:6 Friday December 17 99
Green Army, Green Army, Green Army oooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh
fred at 18:19:11 Friday December 17 99
bunch of no-hopers
3-1 cobblers
Anon at 18:18:0 Friday December 17 99
yeah i know the team news. Plymouth will be putting out quite a strong team this evening. Sheffield, collins, Gibbs, Barlow, Hargreaves, Mauge, Wotton, Marshall, Crowe, Power, Heathcote. Looks as if the Wobblers are dooooooomed.
fred at 18:17:9 Friday December 17 99
who cares?
BR at 18:16:36 Friday December 17 99
Don't forget - Osiris, Duke of Edinburgh, tomorrow night. Thanx for all the publicity gomez.
fred at 18:14:39 Friday December 17 99
does anyone know the team for tonight
yolkes at 18:11:54 Friday December 17 99
nasty fred
fred at 18:11:20 Friday December 17 99
that's because they're all at the game you dozy git
fred at 18:10:39 Friday December 17 99
eh?
philly dilly at 18:10:37 Friday December 17 99
i'm with Jameseyboy. Down the Wobblers. It seems that there aren't any Northampton fans in this chat room, they're getting taken over aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Gollum at 18:8:56 Friday December 17 99
Nasty Baggins's
fred at 18:5:54 Friday December 17 99
why don't the supporters of cambridge, diamonds, Plymouth and any other tin pot team such as Hearts piss off and write something to their in-bred mates on their own site
JAMESYBOY at 18:4:37 Friday December 17 99
WE HATE WOBBLERS! WE HATE WOBBLERS! WOBBLERS!
SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY.
Yellow Army at 18:3:42 Friday December 17 99
Why is it that most of the teams in your region are in superior leagues to yourself. Even Cambridge United.
oh arrrr its Ambrosia at 18:2:2 Friday December 17 99
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh on one team in Devon, theres only one team in Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeevon. Prediction Northampton 0 Plymouth 5.
fred at 18:1:34 Friday December 17 99
who the hell are the Daimonds then?
richard smith at 17:59:50 Friday December 17 99
i know what you'd like to have in your pocket. A Rushden and Daimonds season ticket. Up the Diamonds
fred at 17:40:42 Friday December 17 99
how the hell should i know
Bilbo at 17:29:17 Friday December 17 99
Here is a question for you. What have I got in my pocketses?
Sid at 16:56:0 Friday December 17 99
Very quiet today on the e-mail list and here..... should be a tough match tonight, but I expect Carlo to come up with the goods against his old club! Get behind the lads tonight, (these Friday night matches - such a pain cos I'm b****y working again!) COME ON COBBLERS!!!!
Green at 16:30:44 Friday December 17 99
POETS at 15:17:10 Friday December 17 99
BR! :-)
BR at 14:30:52 Friday December 17 99
Brian - I've just come from Corby - by the state of the A14 (i.e shut) you 'ain't even gonna get here! Set off early is my advice,
Anon at 13:46:3 Friday December 17 99
Well let's hope your parents don't read this then!
Tash and Lauren at home at 12:37:50 Friday December 17 99
Rushden are shit, shit, shit and more shit !
Brian at 12:33:30 Friday December 17 99
Can anyone give me a lift to Corby (Safeway supermarket) straight after the game tonight otherwise i`ve got to miss it.
CDU at 12:33:26 Friday December 17 99
Splendid news Ralph however a pang of sympathy is felt as I'm aware of the reason for sedation. There is nothing worse than the flu to strike a man down unless perhaps the dreaded Brown Bottle Fever of which unfortunately I am a season ticket holder.God speed your recovery and erstwhile return once again to the happy throng and gentle warmth of your local.
Ralph at 11:36:10 Friday December 17 99
I did indeed Raymond. I'm not the full ticket at present and have been heavily sedated.
Ralph at 11:34:49 Friday December 17 99
WHY & SID - The reason that Kinsthorpe is so full of traffic is the failure of the borough council to complete the north-west section of the town's by-pass. If you look at a map all will be revealed. Personally I'm all for a bit of traffic congestion as it might get the councillor's of their bums and sort out a viable local transport policy. Blimey! Where did all that come from? I'm going to lie down.
Ray at 11:34:48 Friday December 17 99
You obviously slept heavily last night Ralph - the hurricane came and went.
Ralph at 11:31:27 Friday December 17 99
O'Reilly has a bug, Welch looking to be recalled. Peer is poorly. Corrazzin recovering from bug and should play. The bad weather this week appears to have abated, no frost this morning. The heavy rain and strong winds forecast are not here yet. It looks like all things go.
Sid at 11:31:4 Friday December 17 99
WHY - I've noticed that aswell...... how annoying.
Vince at 10:54:51 Friday December 17 99
Anon, unless it starts snowing again or freezing the game should be on. However last year the Sixfields pitch cut up very badly in the wet weather and a prolonged downpour could cause problems. However all looks OK and hopefully another 3 points tonight to keep us in touch with the top of Div 3.
Danny at 10:53:37 Friday December 17 99
I think we should be ok tonight as the pitch has been covered since Wednesday. Carlo should really be up for it tonight, former club and everything. Seasons Greetings to the both of you CDU and Ralph. The team in this lil' ol town are the oldest club in Northants. COME ON YOU COBBLERS
Anon at 10:32:24 Friday December 17 99
Surely the game won't be called off because of rain / wind? There would need to be a flood or hurricane for that I imagine, not just rainy-windiness.
Vince at 10:30:21 Friday December 17 99
Carl, at the moment the weather in Northampton is OK, just a bit wet & windy. Unless there is a dramatic change in conditions I expect tonights game to be played.
Carl at 8:54:46 Friday December 17 99
What is the weather upto at the moment, is there any chance that the game could be off, John Kettley where are you?
Kingsthorponite at 0:44:2 Friday December 17 99
or is built even
Kingsthorponite at 0:43:38 Friday December 17 99
It'll get worse when the new estate it built
WHY at 0:39:18 Friday December 17 99
Why is Kingsthorpe so full of traffic
BRUM at 0:37:40 Friday December 17 99
I LOVE NORTHAMPTON
Pooface at 0:36:32 Friday December 17 99
Gillingham 10 v 0 Northamponshite
Darren at 0:34:57 Friday December 17 99
Cobblers are the greatest team in the world
Kobbler at 23:55:5 Thursday December 16 99
Holier why don't you go and give all your mates in the villages a good shafting. I think theres a few fat ugly Boro fans that need seeing to an' all. Youre all mates, go on run along now
CDU at 23:46:10 Thursday December 16 99
Heart felt sympathy Ralph ensure a rather large slug of Brandy (whatever type) enters the Beechams prior to consumption. Not that hot today a sultry 33c and somewhat humid, good Beer weather !! Yum Yum How do they make it so cheap !!
Ralph at 23:45:10 Thursday December 16 99
I just mailed you Roy. I gotta go, I feel like crap, I look like crap and if ever I was feeding you a line this must be it. Cheers one and all and don't have too many cold ones if you are driving. Keep safe.
Ralph at 23:43:3 Thursday December 16 99
Hi CDU I suppose it's hot enough to boil a monkeys' bum in the antipodes today? I can't hang around for a chat as I appear to have that wonderful, traditional, pre-Christmas ague, the 'flu. So I'm off to bed with a beechams and Hitch Hiker's Guide. I'd probably be better off with a pan galactic gargle blaster! Merry Christmas CDU, I hope you enjoy the barbie on the beach, lucky sod! :-)
BR at 23:40:30 Thursday December 16 99
Thought you were about Ralph. I'll fill the hot water bottle with mulled wine then. See you at half time? :-)
CDU at 23:38:1 Thursday December 16 99
Ahh Ralph and the top of the morning to you !
Ralph at 23:36:38 Thursday December 16 99
No need for a hot water bottle Roy, it's gonna be a mild eight degrees tomorrow night, I just asked Bob Dylan. Bloody freezing over the weekend though.
Holier Than Thou at 23:35:16 Thursday December 16 99
It's the tablets I'm on, the doctor said they might repeat!
Holier Than Thou at 23:34:20 Thursday December 16 99
See I told you Gobbler is always on about arse. He is definately a sheep shagging Towny.
Holier Than Thou at 23:34:10 Thursday December 16 99
See I told you Gobbler is always on about arse. He is definately a shhep shagging Towny.
Kobbler at 23:29:59 Thursday December 16 99
Silly arse.
BR at 23:28:50 Thursday December 16 99
It's gonna be bloody freezing tomorrow night. I think I'll take a hot water bottle.
Steve Terrys Headband at 23:28:32 Thursday December 16 99
Why don't footballers use me any more?! For years I was a source of much amusement amongst football fans!
Holier Than Thou at 23:25:55 Thursday December 16 99
Judging by what I've read those two bummers G-Man and Gobbler will be first in line for a strat up the bottom. They are always on about it, I reckon we will have to watch those two on the back of the Jimmies bus.
Osiris at 23:19:53 Thursday December 16 99
Gomez - thanks for your considered argument and well informed advice the other night. We've discussed you point of view but have decided to struggle on anyway. However, we are left with a some unanswered questions. We're not sure whether the human rectum could take the full 21 frets of a Fender Stratocaster. Perhaps you could pop along to the "Duke of Edinburgh" on Saturday night an assist us with our dilema.
G-String at 23:18:58 Thursday December 16 99
You make a mistake, I neither follow Rushden and Diamonds nor Northampton Town, I still live in the city of my birth, London. By your reckoning G-Boy that must make me superior to you, I personally do not subscribe to that theory. What I occasionally have to scrape off of my shoe walking the streets of London, is however, superior to both your bigotted self and Gobbler. Night, night.
Vince at 23:1:39 Thursday December 16 99
Ray, the oldest team in Northants is Wellingborough
Ray at 22:55:19 Thursday December 16 99
Quite.... So heres a trivia question for you all - which is the oldest football/soccer team in Northamptonshire?
WSD at 22:14:55 Thursday December 16 99
Seeing as Rushden Town FC don't exist any more "G-string" I hardly think that's a valid argument, y'know?
Kobbler at 22:9:9 Thursday December 16 99
Yeah, yeah piss off back to your small time villages. Come on it's nearly closing time at The Bull and yer sisters will be expecting a shag. VILLAGERS you'll always be non-league. Here's to a fine Blade win anyway. I hope you get shown up for the small time village jokers that we all know you are.
G-String at 21:37:58 Thursday December 16 99
Apt name Kobbler, sounds like a turkey, well let's hope you get plucked very soon Gobbler and YOU call the Diamonds 'cock suckers' with a name like Gobbler. Oh dear, oh dear. Merry Christmas Gobbler and you G-Boy.
you are a at 21:36:27 Thursday December 16 99
G-Twat starts with "I don't mind a bit of challenging discussion" and ends with "Foc Off R+D you are just a bunch of inbred yokel cocksuckas"
G-String at 21:35:0 Thursday December 16 99
Rushden Village? Irthlingborough Village? I think not! Just the same as Northampton, TOWN! Rushden football club is actually older than NTFC! Idiots village/town/city or otherwise, physician heal thyself. Still the city lights don't bother me, small town mentality you must be proud to be. BTW Merry Christmas CDU and Ralph :-)
Kobbler at 21:24:39 Thursday December 16 99
G-Man you've summed up my feeling perfectly about the Dim Ones. Village Idiot Scum, don't they have their own messageboard?
CDU at 21:8:58 Thursday December 16 99
And the compliments of the season returned to your good self Ralph and to all good Cobblers wherever they may be !
G-Man at 20:54:41 Thursday December 16 99
I've hardly looked at the guestbook this week as the Direones supporters do my head in. I mean I don't mind a bit of challenging discussion but when it is with a bunch of lower league shit it's not surprising if I get annoyed with people I feel so superior to being that: 1.They have never EVER been in the football league. 2. They didn't get promoted last year even though they spent more money than we did getting up to Div 2. 3. The team that did go up had a couple of ex-Cobblers players which made it all the better. Foc Off R+D you are just a bunch of inbred yokel cocksuckas
Ralph at 20:38:27 Thursday December 16 99
Seasonal Greetings to All.
Jon at 20:31:51 Thursday December 16 99
Queen's Park are the only team of the home nations to play their home football games in their national stadium?
Anon at 20:11:49 Thursday December 16 99
Vinny Jones and Stuart Pearce played for Wealdstone...as for the scottish club its either Meadowbank or Third Lanark at a guess
Dr Miriam at 20:9:1 Thursday December 16 99
Why are all your resolutions events over which you have absolutely no control? Are you weak willed?
Terry Hawes at 19:15:59 Thursday December 16 99
My New Year's Resolutions for the year 2000:
1)We beat Posh away in the league
2)We beat moneybags Darlington!
3)We beat Posh in the play-off final at Wembley!
4)Wilson named manager of the year
5)Clare stays a Cobbler!
6)We keep the same kit for more than one year!
7)Rushden stays in the Vauxhall
and Finally.....
8)Grimsby get relegated so we can gain revenge for 1998!
MERRY XMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PS: OH Yeah! Grayson moves back to the Cobblers!
Anon at 18:5:58 Thursday December 16 99
It was London scottish yesterday at Old Deer Park, not London Welsh. Grimsby won the AWS the year before, beating Bournemouth.
Football Trivia Quiz at 17:29:37 Thursday December 16 99
a)Which now defunct Scottish League club were known as the HI HI's ? b)Which non-league club did Vinny Jones and Stuart Pearce both play for? c)Name 2 League clubs that did not play Soccer before joining the Football League d)What is unique about Scottish League side Queens Park? e)Wigan are the current holders of the Autiwindscreen Shield but who won it in the previous year and who did they beat?
Athena at 16:31:29 Thursday December 16 99
Any more news on the Oliver/stadium financing complaint situation? I thought the District Auditor was due to report on his findings about now. Although the Cobblers cannot be held responsible for past Council actions, it could have a future effect on club finances if it is ruled that certain stadium payments have to be met by the club in the future. I do fear,(having some knowledge of public finance accounting) that it would be prudent of the club to start planning for such an eventuallity. It could be bad news!
Anon at 16:16:0 Thursday December 16 99
The football is better, players' morale high, position high (could be better!!), crowd behind the team 100% but since IA has departed the web site has become ever so boring.
Michael Fish at 13:31:30 Thursday December 16 99
Thursday night
A wet and very windy night in prospect for many areas as heavy rain and strong or gale force winds spread across the country from the northwest. Later in the night turning somewhat clearer, but showery in the far north. Friday - Central and southern parts starting cloudy, wet and very windy. Brighter, but increasingly colder weather with wintry showers will spread from the north, reaching all but the southwest and parts of the far south.
Zimmerman at 13:28:26 Thursday December 16 99
You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows!
Carl at 13:25:44 Thursday December 16 99
Why what is happening with the weather?
Vince at 13:16:49 Thursday December 16 99
Darren, the game on Friday against Plymouth kicks off at 7.45pm. (providing it's not called off due to the weather)
DARREN at 12:50:54 Thursday December 16 99
IS KICK OFF 3:00 or 7:45 ?
RICHARD at 11:30:30 Thursday December 16 99
SPORT TRIVIA QUIZ @19.52.10: London Welsh play at Old Deer Park. I was there last Tuesday week at a reception before and after the Varsity Match @ Twickers! Lost the sweep stake on Oxford's last gasp score!
Bad Joke Societys Buddy at 11:15:38 Thursday December 16 99
I'm thinking of putting a compilation of my jokes together and selling them to benefit the Trust. Whilst I have little talent and don't live in an obscure hamlet I nevertheless have the best interests of the Club at heart.A stapled collection of photocopied sheets should do the trick and all I need is a Cobblers orientated design for the front sleeve. What are your thoughts I'll charge the Princely sum of two pounds, or should I translate them into Olde Englishe and call them Ye Olde Collectione of ye Funnies. Or has that idea been used before....................
Anon at 10:56:39 Thursday December 16 99
e's?
Ralph at 10:56:21 Thursday December 16 99
Ther appears to be a distinct lack of . . .
Early To Bed Early To Rise at 7:45:48 Thursday December 16 99
A train hits a bus load of nuns and they all perish. They are all in heaven trying to enter the pearly gates past St.Peter.
He asks the first nun Sister Karen have you ever had any contact with a penis???
The nun giggles and replies, Well, once I touched the head of one with the tip of my finger.
St Peter says OK, dip the tip of your finger in the holy water and pass through the gate.
St Peter asks the next nun the same question Sister Elizabeth have you ever had any contact with a penis..
The nun is a little reluctant but reply's Well I once fondled and stroked one..
St Peter says, OK dip your hand in the holy water and pass through the gate...
All of a sudden there is a lot of commotion in the line of nuns. One nun is pushing her way to the front of the line. When she reaches the front of the line St Peter says Sister, Sister what seems to be the rush???
The nun reply's If I'm going to have to gargle that holy water, I want to go before Sister Mary sticks her ass in it!!!
Anon at 2:13:45 Thursday December 16 99
anyone home?
Rick at 0:50:21 Thursday December 16 99
Braying sheep on my TV screen.
Bad Joke Societys Buddy at 0:0:5 Thursday December 16 99
Merv was in a terrible accident at work. He fell through a floor tile and ripped off both of his ears. Since he was permanently disfigured, he settled with the company for a rather large sum of money and went on his way.
One day, Merv decided to invest his money in a small, but growing telecom business called Plexus Communications. After weeks of negotiations, he bought the company outright. But, after signing on the doted line he realized that he knew nothing about running such a business and quickly set out to hire someone who could do that for him.
The next day he had set up three interviews. The first guy was great. He knew everything he needed to and was very interesting. At the end of the interview, Merv asked him, "Do you notice anything different about me?" And the gentleman answered, "Why yes, I couldn't help but notice you have no ears."
Merv got very angry and threw him out.
The second interview was with a woman, and she was even better than the first guy. He asked her the same question, "Do you notice anything different about me?" and she replied: "Well, you have no ears."
Merv again was upset and tossed her out.
The third and last interview was the best of all three. It was with a very young man who was fresh out of college. He was smart. He was handsome and he seemed to be a better businessman than the first two put together. Merv was anxious, but went ahead and asked the young man the same question:
"Do you notice anything different about me?" And to his surprise, the young man answered: "Yes. You wear contact lenses." Merv was shocked, and said, "What an incredibly observant young man. How in the world did you know that?"
The young man fell off his chair laughing hysterically and replied, "Well, it's pretty damn hard to wear glasses with no f*cking ears!"
Anon at 23:40:38 Wednesday December 15 99
London Scottish
Surrey Cobbler at 22:12:45 Wednesday December 15 99
Not around tonight either the T ?
Carl at 21:43:27 Wednesday December 15 99
People are only strange when you are a stranger and when you are alone
WSD at 21:42:0 Wednesday December 15 99
Just to let you know between 1pm and 6pm tomorrow if you register on www.dotmusic.com you could win one of 1000 CD's!! I registered all my e-mail addresses on there today and have won one! Today was only 1pm-3pm though and now more people know about it your chances will be lower, but good luck everyone!
Anon at 20:59:40 Wednesday December 15 99
7:45pm
Ralph at 20:56:49 Wednesday December 15 99
People are Strange!
Jim at 20:56:28 Wednesday December 15 99
3pm Darren!
Ralph at 20:55:40 Wednesday December 15 99
Indeed Carl and you never know but 'Jim' just may have been . . . .HIM! Spooky eh?
darren at 20:55:15 Wednesday December 15 99
can any one tell me what time kick-off is friday ?
Carl at 20:30:18 Wednesday December 15 99
Wasn't that a song by The Doors?
Jim at 20:27:5 Wednesday December 15 99
Anyone seen my Spanish Caravan?
Carl at 20:21:48 Wednesday December 15 99
You have to ask questions that are easily answered from typing in the question on a Search Engine, otherwise I am bolloxed
Ray at 19:56:20 Wednesday December 15 99
Actually the Norris Trophy isn't for teams so the answer is actually "None".
Ray at 19:55:33 Wednesday December 15 99
Isn't "Old Dear" Park where the Direones play?
Sid at 19:55:16 Wednesday December 15 99
However, the question says "...do teams compete for the James Norris Trophy"
Sid at 19:54:29 Wednesday December 15 99
Carl is right. It is "An annual award to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position"
Ray at 19:53:44 Wednesday December 15 99
....and a picture of said Trophy can be found at http://legends.hks.com/awards/norris.htm
SPORT TRIVIA QUIZ at 19:52:10 Wednesday December 15 99
Which rugby club plays home matches at Old Deer Park?
Sid at 19:51:49 Wednesday December 15 99
Vince - it probably is now 7,300 capacity, after the visitors end was made unrestricted seating, meaning 150 seats were lost (in probably both East and South Stands combined.) We can take another 100 off for other reasons (people not turning up, disabled spaces not used, segregation between fans etc) meaning 250 off the capacity straight away. Our highest attendance was about 7,550 - 100 off capacity.
Carl at 19:17:45 Wednesday December 15 99
Ice Hockey in them there United States of America
Anon at 19:14:24 Wednesday December 15 99
No
Anon at 18:49:28 Wednesday December 15 99
Hurling
SPORT TRIVIA QUIZ at 18:22:23 Wednesday December 15 99
In which sport do teams compete for the James Norris Trophy?
Bolton Cobbler at 17:10:20 Wednesday December 15 99
BORED BORED BORED. How I hate doing work. Is there nothing going on on the Cobblers front to entertain me? Aren't the reserves playing or something.
Essex Cobbler at 16:47:10 Wednesday December 15 99
London Cobbler what station(s) do you use. I am so sad I read that paper everyday
Carl at 15:45:17 Wednesday December 15 99
Bloody freezing, with a Baileys chaser, which normally belongs to someone else, CHEERS EMMA!!!
Ralph at 15:4:48 Wednesday December 15 99
So long as they are cold.
Carl at 14:5:13 Wednesday December 15 99
It's worth the huge consumption of Guiness then, is that better.
Carl at 13:59:30 Wednesday December 15 99
Ha de ha ha, very good
eh at 13:58:40 Wednesday December 15 99
Carl, so seeing the guitar antics is worth nothing
Vince at 13:51:23 Wednesday December 15 99
Hmmmmmmm.... Ian Atkins CV makes interesting reading although noy too much about what happened last season, Sixfields seems to have reduced its capacity to 7300 - maybe that was done to accomadate all the extra loan players that Atkins had!
Carl at 13:47:50 Wednesday December 15 99
Seeing the big man play the guitar behind his head, is worth the entrance fee by itself, oh my it's free to get in The 'Sheaf, I'll be there 28th after the Darlington game, great way to finish a good day off. And the bassist is a giggle as well.
Ray at 13:6:36 Wednesday December 15 99
.....and you can find the IA CV at http://www.leaguemanagers.co.uk/asp/cv.asp?fn=Ian&ln=Atkins
Ray at 13:1:46 Wednesday December 15 99
www.leaguemanagers.co.uk is where you'll find it...
Anon at 13:1:22 Wednesday December 15 99
I think the League managers URL is top secret, all of the members know it, it has billions of passwords and is hacker proof. John Barnwell said so. You see building a website is like building a house, first you lay the foundations.......
London Pers at 12:53:3 Wednesday December 15 99
I happened to open the Metro (free paper to comuters)today to see Ian Atkins face on page 8 in an article about how unemployed football managers are using the internet to get work through thee League Managers Association Website (no url given). I thought this a bit too faced given certain comments about internet users a while back.
Ralph at 12:42:3 Wednesday December 15 99
Music . . . mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Touchy subject at present. For What It's Worth (great song!) quality will always survive the test of time. You may not like it but As Times Goes By (another great song!) you'll begin to appreciate quality. On the BR/Osiris subject and I'm sure Roy wont thank me for saying so but . . . Osiris are bloody good at what they do. I also feel priviliged to have heard recent recordings by BR on his own and they are bloody wonderful. Not exactly my kind of music but the original songwriting talent is there for all to hear and I wonder why this bloke isn't doing this for a living. As I know from close personal experience, trying to break in to the music biz today is even harder as it becomes more cynical. Music is no longer about age, that stopped a generation ago. The music made by new/young bands is easily digested by the old farts, I love the new Charlatans album, Us and Only Us. It's not meant to be detrimental to The Charlatans when I point out the similarities between that album and Highway 61/Blonde on Blonde, if you love music why not listen to what influenced it as Tim Burgess said! I posted on here about a very good local band, playing all original stuff, appearing at The Picturedrome and as far as I'm aware nobody took me up on the offer of seeing them. (Danny is excused :-)) If they 'make it' I suppose all will confess to Being There (good film!), just like the Cobblers fixture that attracted less than a thousand, I've since met two-thousand that said they were there! If you read this, thanks for taking the time, if you didn't don't bother replying.
gaz at 11:45:16 Wednesday December 15 99
Did anyone see the feature on the Cobblers on last nights KICK-OFF?
I missed the start but it was a flattering and sympathetic piece. It rightly highlighted the good work done by KW, and it allowed him to share a little of his philospohy. We also had Sean Parrish and Carlo Corrazin giving their views. Carlo in particular was very positive about the change of management. Stonhill was on and even he came over ok. So all in all it was a nice surpise to find whilst channel surfing.
Sid at 11:44:27 Wednesday December 15 99
I would dobut they would risk him though. KW always says if they are not fit, they won't be risked. I'd like to see Welch back, because it seems O'Reilly is a bit shy on crosses.
WSD at 11:32:2 Wednesday December 15 99
Teamtalk said yesterday Kieth Welch may be fit in time to the Plymouth game
Carl at 11:12:42 Wednesday December 15 99
Has anyone heard how Keith Welch is doing, I haven't heard anything at all since his injury.
Anon at 10:20:29 Wednesday December 15 99
Dave Savage = bloke out of Emmerdale
Anon at 0:34:5 Wednesday December 15 99
Sorry almight Joker, you were right, i was wrong, you are great
The Joker at 0:33:0 Wednesday December 15 99
Im only joking...*sigh* some people dont have any sense of humour
Anon at 0:23:43 Wednesday December 15 99
Joker You are an unpleasant piece of work. If I could find out who you are I'd black both your eyes.
The Joker at 0:18:42 Wednesday December 15 99
k...thats it....beens as its a cobblers page, heres my cobblers comment...Dave Savage = Ed Tudor Pole (guy who took over Crystal Maze from the bold guy that played harmonica)
Joker at 0:10:16 Wednesday December 15 99
that last one was me again, i forgot to put my name...
Well...beens as im here...Why is a woman like condom? They both spend more time in your wallet than on your dick
Anon at 0:8:10 Wednesday December 15 99
Bloke goes to a party wearing just his underwear. Host asks what hes come as? He replies 'Premature Ejaculation...ive just come in my pants'
The Joker at 0:6:27 Wednesday December 15 99
Ok...couldnt resist it!
If your wife comes out the kitchen nagging at you, what have you done wrong?? Made the chain too long!
and...why do woman fake orgasms? They think men care
The Joker at 0:2:53 Wednesday December 15 99
Id like to clarify that Im not a woman beater, i just find these jokes funny...k, heres another...for luck...not related to beating woman.
A Bloke goes to a fancy dress party with a naked woman on his back. The host asks 'what have you come as?' to which the man replies 'A snail!'. 'But you have a naked woman on your back!' the host exclaims. 'Thats not a naked woman! Thats Michelle!!!'
The Joker at 23:58:16 Tuesday December 14 99
Ok...you convinced me, heres another...
Q) What do you say to a woman thats got 2 black eyes?
A) Nothing, shes been told twice already!
The Joker at 23:56:29 Tuesday December 14 99
My joke of the day...
Q) Whats the difference between a woman and sex?
A) You can't beat sex!
WSD at 23:47:21 Tuesday December 14 99
Hmmm Stiff Joints on the 26th, I'm sure they've played at the Crown before, and if they are who I think they are, THEY WERE BLOODY AWFUL! Ray have you got shares in the pub, you keep plugging it?!
Ray at 23:36:32 Tuesday December 14 99
I don't know what the younger generation is coming to....moan, moan, moan...nearly always about something of which they have no personal experience. Why not get out there and watch Osiris - check out www.wheatsheaf-braunston.co.uk for their Chrimbo week gig details - you can also eat in the restaurant - so even if you don't like them at lest you will have had some reason for going.
CDU at 23:18:35 Tuesday December 14 99
Ahh the differing opinions of a wasted world.What a wonderful reflection on the depth of opinion on this a mere humble forum for an erstwhile 3rd Division Football Team. Hey Gomez man go and listen to Osiris if you haven't heard them then call em Status Quo. You might be surprised, I understand about generation gaps that's cool I had one with my Dad and my kids have one with me. Generalisation though is pretty dangerous stuff and that's what makes old twats like me and BR fire up you'll find that out one day when a 24 year old is telling you you know f*ck all about the stuff you've been doing longer than they've been alive!
I am the music man at 22:30:51 Tuesday December 14 99
I'm sorry but Gomez is right. Just because BR etc. are regular contributors on here doesn't make Osoris or whatever a decent band. If I wanted to go and see a band play outdated rock covers I would ... err, well it just wouldn't happen. As for Gomez's complaint about bands playing original music and trying to put meat on the table. Well how about getting a job? You can't all be Jarvis Cocker. And at least BR has a job.
Carl at 22:29:16 Tuesday December 14 99
I think we should do what has been suggested on other Messageboards that he infiltrates and just ignore the twat.
Anon at 22:9:18 Tuesday December 14 99
does anybody else think jamesboy should die?
JAMESYBOY at 21:58:48 Tuesday December 14 99
TILL I DIE TILL I DIE I KNOW I AM SURE I AM RUSHDEN TILL I DIE
Northamptonite at 21:21:58 Tuesday December 14 99
Thank you for those riveting comments Anon!!
Anon at 20:10:33 Tuesday December 14 99
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Northampton Gas at 20:4:22 Tuesday December 14 99
I go away for a few days to the Big Apple and what do I find. The Gas have been drawn away to The Cobblers. I somehow do not think that the match will be played with the same type of passion as on 13th May 1998. The only consolation is that I do not have to drive far to watch this Micky Mouse Cup game.
Tony at 19:59:52 Tuesday December 14 99
I think the P*%H versus Hull Cits has been postponed tonight! Fixture pile-up on the way for them!
Gomez at 19:17:53 Tuesday December 14 99
Just read some of the comments below - i'm 24 years old!!!!!!!!! Just because I don't like dull pub acts churning out the same old tired clapped out 'lets be Status Quo and play 3 chords all night' rubbish that we all see week in week out, that doesn't make me a child surely? Wake up BR/CDU it's a free country out there! UP THE COBBLERS & THE DIV 3 MESSAGEBOARD ......... Keep the music REAL!!!
Robert Dunkley at 17:47:2 Tuesday December 14 99
Of course I think his son is a West Ham fan, as this was mentioned when the sponsorship deal was done with them.
Michael McRitchie at 17:8:20 Tuesday December 14 99
Just got out the slammer, got a bit of cash left over...do ya want some!!
SW at 16:3:4 Tuesday December 14 99
Just been speaking to 'Lord Griggs of Air Wair'. Apparently he intends to leave a huge part of his family trust fund for future trustees to manage the Club long after he has gone.
Kobbler at 14:48:27 Tuesday December 14 99
Anon, Get on it the more cobblers the better
http://www.InsideTheWeb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi/mbmb98653
Danny at 14:26:33 Tuesday December 14 99
Damn, if I'd have known Ray, I'd have swapped shifts to watch that one!!!!! Oh well spose going to work will be just as exciting.
Ray at 14:7:43 Tuesday December 14 99
Hey! - exciting fixture tonight - Kettering vs Direones - quarter final Maunsell Cup.
Anon at 13:14:1 Tuesday December 14 99
What is the address of the 3rd division message board???? And just when you thought it was safe, along comes another Direone.
WSD at 12:53:13 Tuesday December 14 99
Found this on teamtalk - bless em, can't have them getting cold now can we?!! "Northampton Town are frantically searching for adequate training facilities as the weather starts to deteriorate over the winter.
The Cobblers currently have numerous outdoor training facilities around Northampton and are reluctant to move indoors as the pitches start to freeze because they cannot find anything that will suit their plans.
"We have an indoor training facility but it is hard to do what we want in there because of obvious size problems," said a club spokesman. "We are always on the look out for something better.
"So far the outdoor pitches have held up well, but they will soon start to freeze over as the weather gets worse and then we will need the best indoor training facilities possible."
Carl at 9:43:30 Tuesday December 14 99
I think the point is E.N.V.Y. that if Lord Griggs of Air Wair does do a runner then you are not going to be able to find someone with that amount of dosh to invest in your club, whereas us who have a history and a very loyal fanbase, and have always been known as a club without a magic wand when it comes to the finance department, would find someone I think to replace the directors if any of them left, not saying any of them are going to, or need to. Our directors always say first and foremost that they are fans of NTFC, which is important, I just hope, what do you call him over there, HRH, Lord, God, is a fan and he isn't using it as a toy with which he will get bored in future years when you don't get into the Football League, we will see. UP THE COBBLERS!!!
East Northants Village Boy at 0:46:5 Tuesday December 14 99
So what happens when Stonehill & Co become bored with the Wobblers? Do you think a Father Christmas will appear?
billy at 23:50:11 Monday December 13 99
Anon, your right, it's arrogant of me me to call others arrogant. Oh my God! I've just gone up my own arse. You should see it, its disgusting.
Anon at 23:39:14 Monday December 13 99
Dont be a hero
billy at 23:37:42 Monday December 13 99
Don't you just hate the arrogance of those who say this board isn't as good as it used to be? I've been on here as long as most, and I think it just gets better. I can remember days going by with nothing on at all; I also find myself laughing at what some others call the "puerile" stuff. If you want pure NTFC chat join the e-mail group. If you want a good laugh, this is as good place as any.
BR at 23:36:52 Monday December 13 99
What the hell are you on about WSD?
CDU at 23:35:38 Monday December 13 99
Fine David I must have lost my ability to get a point over I'm not talking about topic I'm talking about what happened to BR the other evening.The dross I refer to is the slating and swearing and general LACK of topic not the subject matter itself.
WSD at 23:32:9 Monday December 13 99
And one final thing before I retire for the night, newcomers to this board don't get a free pint of Guiness! Here's to the future of Cobblers Comments!!
WSD at 23:30:33 Monday December 13 99
Ah but CDU, we all have been guilty of talking off-topic occasionally (bands, ghost stories etc), even yourself. And we're not rivals really, we're all in this together us webmasters!
WSD at 23:28:48 Monday December 13 99
:o)
CDU at 23:28:43 Monday December 13 99
I haven't once said it was anything other than a marvellous site David .The catalyst of this conversation was merely that a person who has given a lot was taken apart by individuals you have since supported the other night. I feel it may be this sort of apathy that has resulted in the type of dross posted on here these days.There is no doubt that this board is the forum of choice for Cobblers fans or used to be until these idiots appeared.
BR at 23:27:38 Monday December 13 99
Oh come on WSD, the 3rd div board has got a slightly larger user base than this one. Don't bend the stats to suit your own argument.
WSD at 23:23:14 Monday December 13 99
And by the way CDU, the 3rd division board has had over 350,000 hits, and its not been up anywhere near as long as this one :)
WSD at 23:21:56 Monday December 13 99
Well my site has only been up since the start of this season, and its already got a healthy 2,500 on it. Oh and Ray's counter cheats cos each time you refresh this page it counts you ;-) But seriously I'm on here cos its where most Cobblers fans seem to 'gather' if thats the right word, but I havent been as frequent as i used to be cos its just not as good anymore. That can change yeah, and it probably will, but the division 3 board is fun whatever you might say, we dont all want serious chat all the time, thats boring!
CDU at 23:18:32 Monday December 13 99
Don't take this the wrong way WSD as its not meant in a detrimental way but if that's the case why are you always here and surely to be a rival you have to be in competition, what does your hit counter say? Or even the combined total of all your sites? Does it compare to Rays? I saw you used that as an argument the other night.
WSD at 23:13:45 Monday December 13 99
This? Nah, this is one of my rivals sites! The Div 3 board is a good laugh and its not full of kids, yeah it has its fair share (ie JAMESYBOY) but so do all boards now and then. There are many a good conversation had on there these days, which you cant have on here anymore
CDU at 23:9:19 Monday December 13 99
I think that's a tad different David on there you're walking into confrontation this is supposed to be your own backyard. I agree idiots like that Willy character you were arguing with the other night have no idea and have taken this board way down but when it comes to your own dont try and justify to me the actions of a couple of kids who "looked after" you on a board that is designed for kiddys games anyway.
BR at 23:8:28 Monday December 13 99
There's a height limit on some of the junior rides at fair grounds. The same applies to the 3rd division board, that's why some of don't go on there.
WSD at 23:7:50 Monday December 13 99
And I thought Big Roy was big enough to handle one or two kids :o)
BR at 23:5:15 Monday December 13 99
Thanks for the support CDU. I'm a big bloke though and will throw in the towel the day I let pre-pubescent idiots upset me too much.
WSD at 23:1:51 Monday December 13 99
Slating? Well one or two people maybe. But on the Div 3 board we were being criticised by a barrage of Shrewsbury and Boro fans, only Gomez came along to help out me and Kobbler!!
CDU at 22:57:36 Monday December 13 99
Nothing wrong with the 3rd Div Board WSD I was referring to it as the place where everyone seemed to go when BR was taking the slating he was the other night that I just read about.
WSD at 22:54:18 Monday December 13 99
What's wrong with the 3rd division messageboard then CDU? It provides a bit of entertainment, unlike on here recently
CDU at 22:49:16 Monday December 13 99
Well done all those who jumped to the defence of Roy and his band Osiris. It wasn't that long ago that there were a lot of you jumping on The Cobblestones bandwagon. Some of you even associate yourselves with it and yet when the man who made it happen and gave you your ounce of fame gets slated you're nowhere to be seen other than the 3rd Division Message Board. NTFC BOB you know nothing about either BR or his music otherwise you wouldn't have made the crass statements you did. Gomez when your balls drop and you find the real world start making statements until then wake up to yourself. When your old man stops paying your bills and you have to find money for yourself come out with some real criticism about parasites and how they bleed starving musos.
T. at 22:22:50 Monday December 13 99
Hello Surrey Cobbler, exiled at the moment, I'm out every night this week, will be around at about 6 tomorrow
Sid at 22:11:40 Monday December 13 99
errrrr.... are we supposed to be jealous because Turley managed not to drop the ball for one match??? Suddenly R&D are a one man side....
WSD at 21:29:18 Monday December 13 99
Doesn't look like it!
Surrey Cobbler at 21:3:23 Monday December 13 99
You around T ?
Sid at 20:45:23 Monday December 13 99
Lovely cover of snow in Northampton today, about 5 cms i'd say. Although in MK there was none!
monkeyboy at 19:30:33 Monday December 13 99
lol@Billy Turley
Lets see if he'll 'save' you in the return leg
R+D at 19:26:25 Monday December 13 99
"ONE BILLY TURLEY, THERE'S ONLY ONE BILLY TURLEY,ONE BILLY TUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURLEY, THERE'S ONLY ONE BILLY TURLEY.................."
On my mind at 19:25:33 Monday December 13 99
What with Cliff Richard, Westlife (Abba cover version), another boy band covering
‘Seasons in the Sun’ and an Internet gerbil fighting it out for the millennium number
one spot I suppose I shouldn’t be so surprised at the level of inane drivel which seems
to be taking over this site. I do not pass judgment on those who make incisive
comment about the Cobblers or even music, just the continuous sniping, foul language
and negativity which is all to prevalent. This site is also supposed to be for ‘Cobblers
comments’ not comments that are cobblers. A good example of this is the R$D fans
who, because they have no kindred spirits on their website, have to hold their chat
forum on a league site. Judging by the time of one posting the guy must have logged
on to this site as soon as he arrived home. Why not share your joy with like-minded
fans? We are not interested. Whilst we are on the subject....just what is the point of
R$D? If you start a team, with no history of support, as a hobby, what do you achieve
if you buy this team a league berth? Answer...you get 4500 spectators as Wimbledon
managed on Saturday with the possibility that your team may pack up and transfer
their operation to Dublin or some place where there is a supporter base crying out for
a league team. Perhaps R$D will relocate to Milton Keynes or somewhere like that but
for sure there is no future at their current location. Anyway, on to more important
matters....I am concerned that the nucleus of our team is not under contract after the
end of the season and this particularly relates to a number of key players. If this is not
addressed in the near future we could see a wholesale clear out in August which may
not bode well for 2000/2001. Howey has been particularly good this season and we
should be looking to build the defence around him. I believe that the following are also
free agents at that time: Hunter, Hunt, Samson, Spedding, Corrazin, Frain, Parrish.
This is the majority of the team. Can anyone alay my fears by confirming if any of these are signed beyond the end of the season?
monkeyboy at 19:25:31 Monday December 13 99
finland
R+D at 19:10:45 Monday December 13 99
Lovely snow, and a day after our famous result yesterday. We were on national news!
TRB Mark at 15:49:34 Monday December 13 99
Yes Carl, it's settlin' and still snowing.
Mr Posh, you sad w*nker. You have had to wait weeks before you can come back here and gloat! I bet your fingers have been itching to poast that message after I was baiting you last week. I'd better let you get on with Your baiting. MAS-TUR-BAT-ING
colt at 15:37:53 Monday December 13 99
hoops you speak nothing but the truth.
hoops at 14:39:0 Monday December 13 99
diamonds fans can whitter on about Turley keeping them in the cup as much as they like. They paid £130,000 for him and we got two indisputably better 'keepers in O'Reilly and Welch for nought
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 13:46:59 Monday December 13 99
GREEETINGS COMRADES!
What a bad result on Saturday! Good result for Saints. I have to agree with the BBC,YES. They were right to broadcast the Rugby instead of the football! THEY HAD A MORE IMPORTANT GAME THAN US!
On the football front, Craig Russell of Man City is now set to leave on a FREE. He would do a good job for us! He has spent time on loan at Darlo and did very well. That young 19 year old striker from Hereford, would be a good buy as well. He has pace and skill which I think would light up Sixfields. He would not cost that much as well IF ANYBODY FROM THE CLUB IS READING THIS MESSAGE, FOLLOW UP THIS SUGGESTION NOW!
Bye for now, VIVA LA REVOLUTION!!!!! DAVE.E
Danny at 13:37:26 Monday December 13 99
All we need is Santa to complete the scene here in Wellingborough
Danny at 13:36:21 Monday December 13 99
Oh how we laughed when you signed Turley, how we laughed when he dropped clangers and how we laugh now he has had his first decent game of his career and suddenly you think he is quality.
Carl at 13:27:8 Monday December 13 99
So it's snowing up there then? Is it settling?
TRB Mark at 13:14:25 Monday December 13 99
Snow,snow thick, thick snow.
Carl at 12:19:8 Monday December 13 99
So what happens when he get's bored with you lot then?
Motty at 11:56:59 Monday December 13 99
Interestingly enough a great big steaming poo could have saved that penalty. Oh it did.
Dunkley Donuts at 11:41:43 Monday December 13 99
Dunk, MG was a big Cobblers fan, but he got bored with you and you got bored with him, so he left. Now he owns all the land, all the stadium and all the other buildings at Nene Park. So, why would he want to become bored with what he owns and reform the Wobblers, who own nothing and have nothing to offer him?
Carl at 11:31:50 Monday December 13 99
ENVB, you are welcome to him, we now have two goalkeepers of a much better class than Turley for a fraction of the price that we sold him too you for, so whoop it up, it was a crap penalty though, still takes some saving but it wasn't the best one I had ever seen, fair play to the one-eyed wonder for saving it though.
Sid at 11:27:49 Monday December 13 99
Even in our first defeat under Wilson, we still managed to play well!
Sid at 11:26:55 Monday December 13 99
It surprising to see how away fans, and managers now feel about our football. Their opinions seemed to have shifted quite dramatically over the past weeks with Wilson in charge. I find it surprising because although our build up play has changed, it seems to have evolved - not an immediate change. You could say from the Rochdale -Torquay game was immediate, but I and many others have now probably got used to the new style over the games. So to me, it doesn't seem to have changed all that much. We still get flashes of the Atkins era, from the older players, but I like our team being referred to as a passing team. Are we now playing the good football that everyone wanted in the 'Atkins era'? I think so. And it's also a good sign when other supporters compliment your team that we are getting better.
East Northants Village Boy at 11:4:53 Monday December 13 99
Billy Turley was a bargain at £130,000. Thanks for selling him to us. His saves in the Cup rounds have already netted us far more than we paid. One Billy Turley, there's only one Billy Turley.......
Carl at 10:41:58 Monday December 13 99
Morning all, just home from another excellent weekend away. Went to the game Saturday and have to say we were good again in especially in the second half, their keeper really was quite outstanding, Frainies shot would have been goal of the season, it went like a bullet. The amount of chances we had in the second half was really good news, just shows how much our approach play has improved in the last few weeks. It was highly frustrating though, especially the last kick of the game, it thwacked against the post. Still overall nothing to be downhearted about, like Kevin Ratcliffe said 'all runs have to come to an end'. Just look forward to Friday and hopefully 3 more points. And one more thing, heard a personal message from that Albert bloke we are all 'Internet Nerds', see you soon UP THE COBBLERS!
Paul Morrey at 10:33:55 Monday December 13 99
Shrewsbury Town Supporter.
Well, it's official Northampton are the best passing team in the division. If you dodn't go up this season something is seriously wrong. It's a good job our keeper Edwards is having one of those seasons, he has been world class all season. O.K, now I don't know all your players name so you'll have to bare with me. You brought on a big guy up front, and actually started winning headers, if he's started I think we'd have seen a different score line. And can spmeone tell me why Sturridge doesn't start? I've only seem him twice this season but he looks really good. Oh and that clare you lot have been going on about, well his really good, and I hope for your sakes you get to keep him, but every time he gets a bit of knock his off moaning to the ref or anybody else that will listen.
Anyway I'll leave you in peace now. To sum it up, we are not the 4th worst team in this divison and got our slice of luck on saturday which we have been missing all season. Northampton if they keep the team they have and keep playing that way WILL go up.
Robert Dunkley at 9:42:56 Monday December 13 99
Martin does have a point, but if Morrow does in a few years get first team football along with Thompson, Dickson, Hughes it will send the right signals to the youth players and may attract better young players. Look at Luton how most of their team is home grown and all the money they have made, Hartson, Upson, Ceri Hughes, Pembridge, Liam George, Matthew Spring, Sean Evers, Liam George all have had big moves or or being watche dby top scouts.
Anon at 9:41:23 Monday December 13 99
I'll donate £10M to become the new chaiman of the cobblers, then we might get somewhere!! my first buy would be jan heintze of psv 36 but still brlliant!!! i could afford cole if you begged me!!
Message for WSD at 8:40:20 Monday December 13 99
WSD, Your old mate from Potterspury here, West Haddon did not get on too well this Saturday when the mighty 'Pury gave you a 5-0 hammering, if we win our games in hand the Combination is ours!!!
Anyway hope Haddon stay up as hopefully Towcester & Earls Barton will go down, still waiting for that pint BTW.
MartinW at 23:55:48 Sunday December 12 99
Re our bid to find a partner for Carlo.
A lot has been said about Morrow, more in hope, I think than in substance. KevinW said that he is not the finished article. I think that is another way of saying he is not a first team footballer at present. And if you saw him against Cardiff - you would have seen it for yourself. Indeed many of those around me were beginning to re-evaluate their opinons about him. Now that does not mean he should be written off as many Cobblers fans I heard around me were doing. He has to be nurtured and let him score goals in the reserves. If he does that, he deserves his chance. But lets not pin all our hopes on him when he clearly is not ready. It is not fair on him. He is not Michael Owen.
Ralph at 23:47:25 Sunday December 12 99
F**k Off! (I thought I'd beat the geeks to it!)
Ralph at 23:46:29 Sunday December 12 99
What ever happened to the art of conversation?
Robert Dunkley at 23:45:51 Sunday December 12 99
Ah Jamesboy must see into the future either he becomes a Cobblers fan, or Max Griggs get bored and you get relegated to the Dr Martens Football League (HA HA HA)
JAMESYBOY at 22:52:24 Sunday December 12 99
Dont bury me in wobblers long ball valleys. Oh take me home to Rushden let me lie. And on my gravestone carve a simple message. Here lies a soldier, going to the football league
Anon at 22:51:49 Sunday December 12 99
I think today's a fairly typical example of why I don't bother coming on here any more.
Barry Fry Up at 22:15:5 Sunday December 12 99
Not fucking crowing this weekend are you you bunch of self-opiniated twats.
JAMESYBOY at 21:45:5 Sunday December 12 99
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BE A BULLY AND SORT ME OUT! You are a student you like that sort of thing. Anymore i will tell my dad this is child abuse
Kobbler at 21:30:51 Sunday December 12 99
ooh look all the knobs are out here's Mr Posh
Ralph at 21:11:11 Sunday December 12 99
Mohammed Ali - Sports Personality of The Century.
The Real Mr Posh at 21:0:3 Sunday December 12 99
Ref:- TRB Mark. Hope you had a enjoyable day out at Shrewsbury ha ha. What a sh*tter aaaaaahhhhhhhhh! ***UP THE POSH*** MR.POSH.
TRB Mark at 20:59:59 Sunday December 12 99
Yesterday was just one of those games. If one of our chances had gone in, then we would have won at a canter. Unfortunately we just could'nt break Shrewsbury's spirit, especially thier goalie. But one goal would have done it and we could'nt get much closer without scoring. Still, look on the brights side, we are playing attacking football away from home and who would have thought that a Cobblers player would shoot from 30 yards out! Another plus, Steve Howard got a big (ish) cheer when he came on and did quite well I thought. Let's see if we can take this defeat in our stride.
In respect of Ru$£en & direones$, I'm glad they got a draw. I hope they win the replay. And while they lap up the national attention, the Conference title slips away from them. Nationwide Division 3 Season 2000-2001, still direonless Ha Ha!
Kobbler at 20:58:58 Sunday December 12 99
Jamesy just coz you have no friends it doesn't give you the right to annoy us now toddle off to your little village.
JAMESYBOY at 20:50:9 Sunday December 12 99
WOBBLER you sound like a small child who cant get his own way. Well done the shrews
Carl Heggs at 20:48:11 Sunday December 12 99
I hate Diamonds too can I come back to you lot
Kobbler at 20:45:49 Sunday December 12 99
I'm really starting to hate village idiots FLUKE FLUKE FLUKE
Sid at 20:36:47 Sunday December 12 99
hhhmmmmm the state of R & D fans..... they can't even spell the word "Yes" right.
ANTI R&D at 20:28:54 Sunday December 12 99
crawl back in the woodwork R&D, your still non league rubbish
WSD at 20:15:31 Sunday December 12 99
Yes R+D, keep thinking that if you like.
R+D at 19:36:15 Sunday December 12 99
You're just worried that come next season we'll be in your division so we can play (and beat) you two times a year!
Ralph at 19:24:50 Sunday December 12 99
Oh dear they are at it again. Poor old R&D are going to have another big fixture pile up at the end of the season. It'll be a shame if they just miss out again.
W'happening? at 19:21:59 Sunday December 12 99
Anyone out there?
WSD at 19:16:30 Sunday December 12 99
Why would we want to do that? We're in the League, we don't need Cup competitions to get ourselves some coverage.
R+D at 19:15:19 Sunday December 12 99
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm rather pleased. Not only did we do ourselves and the conf prowd, but we also showed that we didn't neccessarily get stuffed by a team in a higher league. So put that in your pipe and smoke it all of you! AND if we get past them in the replay, we get Spurs/Newcastle! Not bad...
Anon at 18:45:2 Sunday December 12 99
3 Tufnell to Kallis, no run, fwd dfnds
52.2 Tufnell to Kallis, no run, load appeal, not out
52.1 Tufnell to Kallis, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
Match State: Tea
And off to Tea
End of over 52 (maiden) South Africa 109/4 (lead by 186 runs)
A Flintoff 4-1-9-1 - Park Drive End
JH Kallis 34* (138b 1x4) JN Rhodes 6* (19b 1x4)
51.6 Flintoff to Rhodes, no run
51.5 Flintoff to Rhodes, no run
51.4 Flintoff to Rhodes, no run
51.3 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
51.2 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
51.1 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
Last over before Tea
End of over 51 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 109/4 (lead by 186 runs)
PCR Tufnell 17-6-26-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End
JH Kallis 34* (137b 1x4) JN Rhodes 6* (16b 1x4)
50.6 Tufnell to Rhodes, no run
50.5 Tufnell to Rhodes, no run
50.4 Tufnell to Rhodes, no run, tries to play it down leg but only
partially get bat to ball
50.3 Tufnell to Kallis, legbye: one run
50.2 Tufnell to Kallis, no run
Kallis I mean
More Commentary
ROBBO at 18:44:19 Sunday December 12 99
HEY, I VOTE THAT THE COBBLERS SHOULD USE THE YOUTH TEAM MORE, THERE ARE SOME QUALITY PLAYERS, READY I.E ANDY MORROW, MARK DICKSON, JAMES GOULD ETC.....
WSD at 18:12:12 Sunday December 12 99
DEK - I actually agree with you, I wanted to see what other people thought! I don't like Sturridge on the right side of midfield though, that is a problem area for us that may need to be looked at.
JW at 18:7:35 Sunday December 12 99
Just had a look at the way player of the year is shaping up....Howard still second. Now, I can quite understand the votes for the crossbar in the Rochdale match....how we only lost that one 1-0 remains a mystery, as does Rochdale's current league position, but what are the 4 votes for Clare in the Cardiff match about? Did I completely manage to miss him on the pitch, or did he in fact not play in that game? I am confused.
DEK at 18:2:7 Sunday December 12 99
WSD, Sturidge is not the answer along side Carlo. He doesn't score enough goals, looks good but actually has no / little end product. He may be worth a game or two in place of Savage but that its. Morrow looks our best bet in 4-4-2. He has movement, skill and some pace but is obviously has not scored yet in the league, so is a bit of a gamble. Judging by what Wilson said in yesterdays Chron, he won't play him, all that crap about being careful with him etc. Howard will not score many goals cos he is useless in the box, great outside it but useless inside, he may improve but not enough to really play in 4-4-2. We need the rest of the team to score aswell to help take the pressure off. About time Howey got one.
DEK at 17:51:40 Sunday December 12 99
We did turn down a 75 000 bid for Gibb, plus Heggs from R&D.
I would have took the money and run. Mind you, they could keep Heggs thank you.
WSD at 17:49:10 Sunday December 12 99
Hartwell you're right, the chances of us getting Clare now are looking slim, so we should start to look to the Boro' game onwards and see what we can do. From what I've heard Studger did well after coming on yesterday and he plays a similar position to Clare. Will a Corazzin/Sturridge partnership work? then of course there's Steve Howard and Andy Morrow in reserve, is this enough? Discuss. :o)
DEK at 17:48:14 Sunday December 12 99
I am just pointing out that we were playing a team third from bottom, games that you need to win if you are going to get outright promotion. The football is obviously a lot better than before but then is couldn't get much worse. Our midfield still sit much too deep, as do our full backs, especially when we are not in the lead.
Its great to be back at the top end of the table and we are showing how strong a team we can be, afterall we are a Divison 2 team aren't we.
Hartwell at 17:29:37 Sunday December 12 99
MartinW's right: we lost on Saturday. But, as he says, you can't win 'em all and we should take the result in context with the results achieved under Wilson, compared with the similar and final period under Yan Brumiekins. It seems from several comments here we played well, but just didn't get on the scoresheet. We need to keep our faith and look at where we are now both in terms of our style, commitment and of course results and league position. Where would we be now under 11-at-the-back, Atkins ? I still feel we can gain automatic promotion. Regarding Clare, the problem is Buckley just won't let him go.
WSD at 16:32:10 Sunday December 12 99
Billy Turley saved a penalty! Unbelieveable! And I have NEVER seen a more flukey equaliser than Ru$hden's. Oh well, at least it'll mess up their Conference hopes.
Ian Atkins on Radio Northampton talking about the Direones formation before kick off this afternoon at Brammell Lane at 16:12:14 Sunday December 12 99
"Well, if I was in Brian Talbot's shoes I'd play five at the back for this game!!!!"
Danny at 16:10:31 Sunday December 12 99
Dek, are you talking about the Rochdale home game???? Clearly you were watching somthing completly different to the game I was at on saturday. Onto somthing completley different I was watching MOTD last night and I think we took more to Hull than Chelsea did.
CS at 16:3:23 Sunday December 12 99
DEK, that's rubbish. We outplayed a team away from home, should have won comfortabley, lost due to a conbination of bad luck and one mistake. Luck comes and goes, hopefully we'll have it back on our side by Friday. Interesting opinion, but much too early to criticise or change things.
DEK at 15:55:40 Sunday December 12 99
Shrews keeper made three blinding saves and we hit the woodwork twice more BUT we never controlled the game and you always felt that we would lose. We didn't win a header up front in the second half until Howard came on. I will be the first to say, take note, that Wilson doesn't know how to change things around when the game isn't going for us. He doesn't have the bottle to gamble, except with 5 mins to go when its too late. Savage was awful again but I bet he plays Friday. They out battled us, we outplayed them, but to get out of this division you need to do both. Clare was different class but didn't get the service second half because we still pump the ball forward a lot. We need Howard, Howard needs our support, if Howard would have missed the header that Carlo did, everyone would have been up in arms. Wilson must have a back up plan in formation beacuse we do not have the quality in depth to keep 4-4-2 when things aren't going well. 3-4-3 would win us this divison. Howard flicks for Carlo and Clare, Hendon right midfield / wingback would create even more goals, Hope, Sammo & Howey strong and dominant at the back, with a super keeper behind them (Welch).
WSD at 14:3:52 Sunday December 12 99
Sheff Utd 1-1 Ru$hden at half-time, COME ON YOU BLADES
Robert Dunkley at 10:57:25 Sunday December 12 99
Is it just me or do John Gregory and our very own Paul Wilkinson look er like twins?
adam at 9:32:5 Sunday December 12 99
Did anyone see "scoccer am" yesterday, they had a sort of performance art bit in it, which was called Northampton. All helen, tim and the cat did, was dress in white with large cones on their heads and noses and flippers on their feet making a noise now and then. Why call it Northampton? Any ideas??
BR at 8:56:45 Sunday December 12 99
Gomez - you talk complete and utter bollocks. The only way to get regular bookings in this town is to play covers and slip the odd original in occasionally. Osiris once played only originals and because of that we could get no gigs. Landlords don't wanna know. There are two seperate music scenes. Covers and originals bands rarely play the same venues (ask Circa) and do not cause problems for each other. The real enemy are the leeches going out with bloody karaoke machines and twin CD decks!
Dave at 5:13:18 Sunday December 12 99
T. - bet you're not awake now. It's pub kicking out time in Colombia. And now NO ONE is up in Cobblerland
T. at 1:25:10 Sunday December 12 99
I'm awake again now and everyone else has gone
WSD at 0:31:59 Sunday December 12 99
Night Night all
Gomez at 0:23:16 Sunday December 12 99
And are Osiris a pub covers band? If so they are sub-human scum and are strangling the life out of real bands that are trying to write their own decent music and struggling to put food on the table because of it.
WSD at 0:22:14 Sunday December 12 99
WSD at 0:15:4 WAS NOT ME!!
Gomez at 0:17:5 Sunday December 12 99
Hello i'm back again - with a couple of points 1) I agree with NTFC BOB on all counts. 2)I agree with WSD on all counts. 3) Willy is a complete Penis.
WSD at 0:15:4 Sunday December 12 99
Ahhh so it was you MartinW that's what the W stands for !
MartinW at 0:13:26 Sunday December 12 99
A case of Willy by name...
WSD at 0:2:10 Sunday December 12 99
"My 3rd division board"? I think you need to check your facts Willy. And if you check something else, you'll see that the 3rd division board has had over 100,000 MORE visitors than this site (sorry ray!), the reason? because on there people have something you havent got, a sense of humour :o)
BR at 0:2:10 Sunday December 12 99
Sorry - I'll stay out of it again . . . . . .
WSD at 0:0:4 Sunday December 12 99
Won't matter BR - as soon as anyone takes one look at it, they'll reach for the back button faster than you can say CABBAGES!
Willy at 23:59:2 Saturday December 11 99
Ha ha WSD you are a tw*t is that all you've got left p*ss off back to your 3rd Div crap board where you belong.
BR at 23:58:58 Saturday December 11 99
No, no, no - you fell for it WSD. You've given their site a plug now!
WSD at 23:55:16 Saturday December 11 99
Hmmm, okay, thank you for proving your maturity to everyone Willy. I think you're lost, the Diamonds site is at www.thediamondsfc.com
Willy at 23:53:43 Saturday December 11 99
Well you got the last bit right anyway child your sites can all be found at www. sh*te.com/wsd/shitesite
BR at 23:51:29 Saturday December 11 99
I'm keeping out of this . .
WSD at 23:48:18 Saturday December 11 99
My sites - which ones would they be Willy? And it's so mature going off on a whim swearing on a board little kids might be reading isnt it?!
Willy at 23:43:52 Saturday December 11 99
WSD F*uck off twat if your sites are any indication of your maturity level then you should have been in bed hours ago. This board is for conversation on whatever topic not advertising the sh*te you and your mates do all the time.
WSD at 23:39:3 Saturday December 11 99
Willy - and that was really grown up wasnt it?
Willy at 23:25:32 Saturday December 11 99
NTFC BOB you stupid c*nt why don't you f*ck off back to your pox Div3 Message Board this board covers more than purile crap. If you hate the DireOnes that much do something about it and go and front them . Hiding behind your machine and posting on a kids board is what kids with no arse like you do. Wake up to yourself twat.
Sydney Cobbler at 23:21:14 Saturday December 11 99
When are most people in the chat room on the Northampton-Unnoficial! site? I've just been there(11.15pm) and had a absorbing chat with
myself.
Sydney Cobbler at 23:17:37 Saturday December 11 99
Arrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhh just woken up,lost 1-0,gutted,I'm back to bed.Night all.
BR at 23:17:21 Saturday December 11 99
So you've seen us then have you NTFC KNOB?
NTFC BOB at 23:10:49 Saturday December 11 99
For christsake you tossers. Get out of your own arses and get to the 3rd div messageboard now. Sod Osiris - they're some inconsequential pub covers band with very little talent - lets talk FOOTBALL. I've often felt that the cobblers are followed by a large proportion of twats - this seems to have been borne out this evening. GOOD ONE GOMEZ AND WEST STAND DAVE.
Gomez at 23:2:50 Saturday December 11 99
Danny, Because aeveryone on the 3rd division messageboard hates the direones, not just the cobblers.
BR at 23:1:26 Saturday December 11 99
Willy - yes I do have a slight interest in Osiris, I'm the huge bugger playing the red Strat (usually very loudly).
Danny at 22:56:48 Saturday December 11 99
Damn, what is it, its on the tip of my tongue, its a Non-league, and Kettering and Dover and some team called Forest Green play in it...... oh yes the Conference
Danny at 22:55:29 Saturday December 11 99
.....ummmmm, no its not Nationwide League, I know its Nationwide somthing though..........
Danny at 22:54:22 Saturday December 11 99
Gomez, why the 3rd division notice board. Sheffield Utd are first division and Direones are in, now whats that league called?????
Gomez at 22:45:56 Saturday December 11 99
Everybody pop to the 3rd Div messageboard and leave your support for Sheff Utd Vs. The Diremonds tomorrow. http://www.insidetheweb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi?acct=mbmb98653
Willy at 22:44:55 Saturday December 11 99
Hey BR are you something to do with Osiris then ( see your comment to me earlier )
T. at 22:44:18 Saturday December 11 99
I'm going to Sheffield next week to see the love walrus himself play, Mr Barry White, that's if he recovers from his illnesses
BR at 22:38:22 Saturday December 11 99
Jamesyboy - Long journey tomorrow? Get outta here! I can do Sheffield on a pushbike in an hour and a half. Exeter, Darlington, Torquay. Now they're long journeys.
WSD at 22:30:4 Saturday December 11 99
Jamesyboy, we are still in the Cup, the Auto Windscreens Shield, it's a Cup for LEAGUE teams you see. Nice website by the way...
Anon at 21:23:28 Saturday December 11 99
I like your website by the way Jamesyboy - bit of a nerd aren't you
JAMESYBOY at 21:21:38 Saturday December 11 99
O dear O dear O dear O dear. The mighty Wobblers defeated, I thought you where going to get revenge for your cup defeat. Never mind you don’t care about the league, as you’re still in the cup. But you are not, but I know a team who is. A long journey for me tomorrow, so I can’t stay up late. Once again we fly the flag for the county. Don’t you just hate that? Talking about flags, I will have a nice one with me tomorrow. This could be the first TV appearance for me. And the whole games on the radio not like today. Even the radio people know where the future is better SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
Anon at 21:17:22 Saturday December 11 99
A 7 year old and a 5 year old are upstairs in their bedroom.
" You know what?" says the 7 year old, "I think its about time we start swearing ."
The 5 year old nods his head in approval.
"When we go downstairs for breakfast I'm gonna swear first, then you swear
after me, ok?"
"OK" the 5 year old agrees with enthusiasm.
The mother walks into the kitchen and asks the 7 year old what he wants for
breakfast.
"Oh, shit mum, I guess I'll have some Coco Pops"
WHACK!! He flew out his chair, tumbled across the kitchen floor, got up and
ran upstairs crying his eyes out.
She looked at the 5 year old and asked in a stern voice, "And what do YOU
want for breakfast young man?!"
"I don't know," he blubbers, "but you can bet your Fucking ass it won't be
Coco Pops."
MartinW at 21:1:40 Saturday December 11 99
Can't believe that we lose ONE game in god knows how many (lost count) and the destructive moaners come out in force. You know who you are. Most annoying are those who continually get on John Frain's back. I cannot believe these people. Does anyone else feel this way, or is it just me. Maybe slagging off our players while their playing is the way to get them to perform. No, I don't think so. There is a lesson to be learnt from the Atkins era - yes be constructively critical but with a view to being forward looking and coming up with answers. Not just nasty vicious slagging.
We are playing great football and we were unlucky to lose. Let's get behind the team, instead of wingeing every time we get anything other than a win. Every team even Man Utd lose games and to supposedly inferior opposition. It happens, teams lose. What I feel is more important is that we that we are playing well. The goalscoring has always been a concern, but today we were very very unlucky and Carlo's early departure was always going to be difficult for us when he is the only one with a goalscoring record. There is the extra factor in that Shrewsbury are becoming a bit of a jinx. Man U has one (Southampton) as do every team.
Let's look forward to stuffing Plymouth on Friday.
Come on the Cobblers.
Curious at 20:46:8 Saturday December 11 99
anyone had a reply from BBC northampton?
Soccernet Report at 20:28:41 Saturday December 11 99
A magnificent second-half show by veteran Shrewsbury keeper Paul Edwards condemned Northampton to their first defeat since Kevin Wilson took charge eight games ago.
The Shrews, desperate for survival, made a dream start when Ian Sampson slipped on the greasy surface and let in Lee Steele for his fifth goal of the season.
The Cobblers were unlucky not to pull level when Edwards finger-tipped John Frain's 30-yard thunderbolt against an upright.
The 33-year-old keeper continued his heroics after the break with fabulous saves from Darryl Clare and substitute Simon Sturridge.
But only luck saved him seconds from the end of stoppage time when Clare fired against his left-hand post.
Pablo at 20:23:38 Saturday December 11 99
By the way, I meant to add..Simon Sturridge looked very sharp again when he came on. He can count himself unlucky to have lost his place (though the change was probably for the best) but he still definitely has a role to play.
Pablo at 20:21:8 Saturday December 11 99
Well, previous comments have summed the game up well so I won't go on at length - suffice to say that it was another enjoyable footballing performance and on another day that easily have been a 4-1 win...the margin between victory and defeat in football is often so slim! I assume Carlo must have taken a knock to have gone off so early, certainly he wasn't moving too well. Clare's ball control and first touch are something else at this level...does anyone know what the problem is between him and Grimsby? Let's hope it continues and he decides to stay with Cobblers! Cobblers seem to have found something close to their best available side now - for the moment at least. Hunter and Parrish have added a lot to the midfield (tackling and passing mainly!). Pleased to see Hunter getting stick off the Shrews fans - you need someone going in a bit hard in midfield & after he'd done 1 or 2 tackles (mainly fair, if not all of them), a few of their players were definitely holding back from challenges. Just an unlucky blip, really (and there have been lucky blips earlier in the season - how we won at York & didn't lose by a hatful against Rochdale, I don't know!). Plymouth will be a challenge, though, there form looks pretty good. Cobblers are still going up, mind!!
The typist formerly known as the Ian Sampson Appreciation Society. at 20:2:17 Saturday December 11 99
IAN!!!!!!!
Danny at 20:1:18 Saturday December 11 99
Anon - I could'nt make out why Howey was booked for that challenge as the ref waved play on and two minutes later Shrews put the ball out for Gayle to get treatment. He then booked Howey and then gave a drop ball from where Big John was injured..... why???? Also does the six second rule still exist???
Danny at 19:58:23 Saturday December 11 99
Well, we played some good stuff today, especially second half but we just was not gonna score. We hit the woodwork three times and Edwards made 4 or 5 blinding saves. Shrewsbury had about 2 or 3 shots on goal and that was it. Three points down the drain cos of a defensive slip. Sammo had time to let it bounce and smack it out of the stadium but he never. Still a good performance, hopefully to be followed by another one on Friday, with better results in front of goal. As for Radio Northampton, those Northamptonians who were interested or wanted to see the Saints today would surely had gone to the game, I can't imagine many Saints fans could have been listening to it. Oh well, thank god my days as a poor student are over :o)
Anon at 19:44:12 Saturday December 11 99
For those of you who were sitting at home listening on the radio (!) we totally dominated the game for almost the entire 90 minutes, hitting the woodwork on numerous occasions and, if it wasn't for their keeper who played a blinder, would have won. The goal was a major blunder by Sammo which gave O'Reiley no chance. Whilst it was a disappointing result there were still a number of plus points, particularly in the 2nd half. Who ever said John Gayle played well was wrong. He was very mediocre. Howey was booked for flattening him (a dose of his own medicine) and he stayed on the ground for about 2 minutes! It wasn't even a foul and Howey was hard done by. Clare was dangerous....except he fluffed the best opening he had.
G-Man at 19:40:21 Saturday December 11 99
Hate Radio Norhampton. Load of shite. I still can't believe it wasn't on the radio. Everything is wrong. It's because we lost. Rushden are shite. This Adam Blackmore seems to be a tosser. Oh well, get hammered time.
Tony at 18:36:9 Saturday December 11 99
Also, I wouldn't mind saints coverage when we were at home, as most people have a chance to see the Cobblers, however being a student I don't have the money to go away too much either!
Sid at 18:27:18 Saturday December 11 99
Couldn't afford to get up there so near Christmas, so I tried tuning in on the radio with the rest of the people here..... and we get 90 seconds and hit the post in the last second!
Sid at 18:26:10 Saturday December 11 99
I cannot believe it, three times we hit the woodwork (sorry, WSD has already said) but that one in the last seconds. "Oh Northampton have struck the foot of the post...... and that's the final whistle" ARRGGHHHH!!!!! OOOHHHH Anon - (or should I say Posh and RDFC supporter?) what's up with you? I went to the last Shrewsbury game - very expensive! (£2 something for a hot dog!)
schizo (shrewsbury fan) at 18:21:28 Saturday December 11 99
HA! HA! HA! KOBBLER, I'VE LEFT A MESSAGE FOR YOU ON THE D3 MESSAGE BOARD! FEEL FREE TO REPLY! I'M GOING TO HAVE A CELEBRATORY DRINK NOW! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!
WSD at 18:15:1 Saturday December 11 99
Hartwell - all well and good, but the game was live on BBC TV, that's the point here, plus they promised "live second half coverage from Gay Meadow" - and we ended up with 90 seconds.
Hartwell at 18:13:50 Saturday December 11 99
Looked at objectively BBC Northampton seem to have made a reasonable editorial decision: the Saints game was a big one (which, presumably is why national TV also chose to cover it live). And the Dire Ones match tomorrow is also a major occasion (for one part of the county, anyway). To keep the issue in perspective, also bear in mind BBC Northampton covers the majority of our games, home and away, live and uninterrupted. While, naturally, everyone has the right to complain it may be worth taking these facts into account first. It is also to be hoped that those who do e-mail the station, though, will temper their language - bear in mind the good name of the club.
WSD at 18:0:10 Saturday December 11 99
OH MY GOD - ADAM BLACKMORE AND IAN ATKINS doing the Diamonds game tomorrow - could there be a worse pair? Someone who has no interest in football whatsoever, with someone no-one can understand!
WSD at 17:55:40 Saturday December 11 99
Fair do's
Anon at 17:54:32 Saturday December 11 99
Whats my excuse??I support a better side who did't play today
WSD at 17:49:59 Saturday December 11 99
Well spotted Anon, too scared to leave your real name again I take it? I am a student with no money trying to pass my A-levels, what's your excuse?
Anon at 17:49:33 Saturday December 11 99
He never does - him and Sid are a good pair together.
Anon at 17:43:14 Saturday December 11 99
I take it WSD did't go to the game again!!!
Ray at 17:43:7 Saturday December 11 99
I meant to say when I was on before that the tipping table has now been updated - only 4 people scored points this week with Steven May taking the maximum 10. John COsby moves back into the joint lead.
Dave Smith`s nephew at 17:33:2 Saturday December 11 99
comment on your site are very amusing, I agree totally with most of your sentiments.
Why do we always lose to the crap sides!
WSD - Kev's interview on BBCN at 17:31:31 Saturday December 11 99
"It was a game we could've won, the first half was not up to our usual standard, which disappointed me. The early goal was very sloppy."
"But we rallied well in the second half, hit the post a few times but thats what they're there for. I can't fault the second half performance, all good runs come to an end."
"You've got to give credit to Shrewsbury, since Kevin's come in they've done extremely well."
"As a player I've never lost at Shrewsbury, but it's all swings and roundabouts. They dug in and hung on in there but we could've fuinished them off."
Ray at 17:30:36 Saturday December 11 99
RadNor email is northampton@bbc.co.uk - get those protests in!! You could also mail Steve Riches at steve.riches@bbc.co.uk. 4000 shouting Blackmore out! on Friday sounds a good idea.
Kobbler at 17:24:42 Saturday December 11 99
Pro-Diamonds Pro-Rugby BOLLOCKS. I hope someone prints out a copy of this messageboard and sends it to BBC Radio Diamonds-and-Saints so they know how truly pissed off we all are about it.
Anon at 17:22:49 Saturday December 11 99
Good idea 4,000 SHOUTING something like FUCK OFF BLACKMORE!
Dave at 17:20:56 Saturday December 11 99
We should have an anti radio Northampton protest on friday
Anon at 17:20:37 Saturday December 11 99
Just in case you didnt get bored of it all afternoon!
Tony at 17:20:4 Saturday December 11 99
Oh guess what, RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS?? WHAT GIVES BBC NORTHAMPTON???
Anon at 17:19:13 Saturday December 11 99
Thank GOD "Tim at last to tell us about the match!
Anon at 17:17:36 Saturday December 11 99
Adam"im crap(mr personality by-pass)"Blackmore on the radio for the dire-ones tommorow what a load of BOLLOCKS!!!!
Tony at 17:17:17 Saturday December 11 99
And he says "you won't miss a second of the action" in relation to the direones match!!!!
Anon at 17:14:52 Saturday December 11 99
O FUCKING HELL THEVE GOT THE BLOODY DIREMUNDS ON TOMORROW
WSD at 17:14:30 Saturday December 11 99
Adam Blackmore is doing the Diamonds live tomorrow!!!!! *bwuhahahahahahahaha*
Call them now (01604) 737 666 at 17:14:1 Saturday December 11 99
What the f**k is that tw*t at bl**dy BBC Northampton on he said we will now take a break from the football & rugby and now some s*it is on you never gave us the bl**dy match dont deprive us our interviews as well
WSD at 17:2:39 Saturday December 11 99
Wrexham beat Middlesborough, Burnley won at Derby, MOTD should be good today, rememebring also Hereford holding Leicester and Exeter holding Everton earlier
WSD at 17:1:22 Saturday December 11 99
Coventry won 3-1 by the way!
License Payer!!!!!! at 17:1:6 Saturday December 11 99
Our home match v Plymouth on Friday will also take a back seat on Radio Numpty as The Saints v Ediburgh will be broadcast live AGAIN!
WSD at 17:1:1 Saturday December 11 99
It was on the BBC?? That just tops it off. What a joke
(01604) 737 666 at 16:59:33 Saturday December 11 99
BBC NORTHAMPTON - Phone now and complain
Pissed off with the RUGBY! at 16:59:6 Saturday December 11 99
Well Mr "im crap" Blackmore is a total to**er!.BL**DY CLARRENCE WOULD DO A BETTER SPORTS SHOW(with his assistant Mr Blobby)
G-Man at 16:58:29 Saturday December 11 99
It's stupid the way they put a televised match(BBC) on the radio as well, it's not as if anybody cares about the Saints anyway,if they do they'll be watching it on the TERRESTRIAL T.V. or even down the pub if it was on Sky. Fucking load of arse anyway beating a load of jocks antway.
Dave at 16:55:0 Saturday December 11 99
ANY ONE KNOW RADIO NORTHAMPTON'S e-mail address?
G-Man at 16:52:57 Saturday December 11 99
For fuck's sake. I knew we'd lose. It's ridiculous that we always lose to the shit. Still I promised myself seven years ago if we beat Shrewsbury I wouldn't mind if we never beat them again.
Dave at 16:52:56 Saturday December 11 99
I am waiting for the phone in and i will tell them what a load of idiots they are at Radio Northampton
Kobbler at 16:50:53 Saturday December 11 99
BOLLOCKS!!!!! How shit is that, they're the worst team in the league!!! Oh by the way Larry's grabbed a last minute goal for Cheltenham. I think we should sign him on....
Anon at 16:50:46 Saturday December 11 99
Load of b**dy idiots at radio northampton they are going to broadcast the game on friday when we can go BL**DY IDIOTS
Rodney Marshall(Moaning Cobbler) at 16:50:24 Saturday December 11 99
This is twice we have lost at Shrewsbury in a few weeks. What a disappointing place to lose out unbeaten run. Our failure to score goals has not been completely cured, then.
WSD at 16:49:50 Saturday December 11 99
That's Mr "I'm crap" Blackmore, who has just said "we'd liked to have heard more of the Cobblers but the rugby dragged on!!! They had the game won at half-time!!
Robert Dunkley at 16:49:1 Saturday December 11 99
God dami why couldn't Shrewsbury have been the AXA lucky loser
Anon at 16:49:1 Saturday December 11 99
Thanks a f**king lot radio Northampton
Tony at 16:48:34 Saturday December 11 99
But isn't TO voice a breath of fresh air? Compared to Mr "I'm crap" Blackmore
WSD at 16:48:21 Saturday December 11 99
THREE times we hit the post
DavC at 16:47:52 Saturday December 11 99
OH FUKK !!!!!!
Anon at 16:47:47 Saturday December 11 99
LOST
WSD at 16:47:38 Saturday December 11 99
WE HIT THE POST!!!! I DONT BELIEVE IT!! AAAAARGGHHH THE FINAL WHISTLE! DAMN IT
Pissed off at 16:46:5 Saturday December 11 99
wow we are going to get 90 seconds of live footy
WSD at 16:45:51 Saturday December 11 99
A whole TWO minutes of live coverage - well done BBC Northampton, you've kept up your corporation's great reputation, no really you have...
Anon at 16:44:41 Saturday December 11 99
STIL 1-0
PISSED OFF at 16:44:1 Saturday December 11 99
at last!!!!!!
Anon at 16:43:1 Saturday December 11 99
hOW MUCH FUCKING LONGER MUST WE WAIT???????
WSD at 16:41:12 Saturday December 11 99
The Saints are piss*ng it for gods sake - get the Cobblers on!!!
BBC.NORTHAMPTON.HATER at 16:40:30 Saturday December 11 99
LIARS!
Kobbler at 16:39:22 Saturday December 11 99
CMON TOWN SCORE A FUCKIN GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALSO BORED OF RUGBY at 16:38:47 Saturday December 11 99
Liars !!!!!!
Complain to radio Northampton at 16:38:25 Saturday December 11 99
Well i rang them.SO THERE
Bored of Rugby Bob at 16:36:2 Saturday December 11 99
the reason weve had a few quick cobblers report flashes is i rang them & gave them some shit! by the way they recon no-one else has complained?i see
WSD at 16:34:27 Saturday December 11 99
THE FINAL TEN MINUTES ON LIVE - OH THANK YOU VERY MUCH BBC NORTHAMPTON
DavCobbler at 16:33:24 Saturday December 11 99
Burnley 1-0 up at Derby !!!
Kobbler at 16:30:13 Saturday December 11 99
Wrexham are beating Middlesborough 2-1
WSD at 16:29:0 Saturday December 11 99
CLARE JUST PUT BEST CHANCE OF GAME OVER THE BAR - IT IS OFFICIAL - IT IS NOT OUR DAY!! Edwards the Shrewsbury keeper is in top form
WSD at 16:27:41 Saturday December 11 99
Great, a check on the Cobblers AT LAST and Tim Oglethorpe's NOT BLOODY THERE!!! BBC NORTHAMPTON YOU ARE A JOKE!
Anon at 16:26:44 Saturday December 11 99
Bring back MIKE SEWELL PLEASE
Kobbler at 16:25:32 Saturday December 11 99
It's looking grim with no Carlo...
Kobbler at 16:25:6 Saturday December 11 99
Surpise surpise Howeys been booked
Tony at 16:23:46 Saturday December 11 99
hate to say this but I don't think it's gonna be our day, The Shrews are doing "an old cobblers" and holing on very well for the 3 points with a 1-0 victory! You win some, you lose some.... :))
Complain to Radio Northampton at 16:23:22 Saturday December 11 99
Ring the BBC News desk on (01604)737 666
I WANT TO KNOW WHERE HAS THE COVERAGE OF THE 2 ND HALF HAS GONE?
WSD at 16:20:22 Saturday December 11 99
Carlo hits post from Hendon corner, Sturridge replaces Carlo (still suffering from flu), Jobling FK saved well by O'Reilly. Cobblers on top of things but cant score
Anon at 16:14:21 Saturday December 11 99
We want football
Phone THE BBC Northampton Now! at 16:13:39 Saturday December 11 99
BBC Northampton listner line phone No 231 256.Newsroom 737 666.Call them now and give them some SHIT!!!!!!
Robert Dunkley at 16:9:11 Saturday December 11 99
Daryl Clare has made it clear in a Grimsby paper he wants out of Grimsby
WSD at 16:8:4 Saturday December 11 99
WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE WANT FOOTBALL!
WSD at 16:5:36 Saturday December 11 99
I DONT BELIEVE THIS - WHAT THE FCUK IS GOING ON??!
Tony at 16:3:8 Saturday December 11 99
It has to be said... WHy the F*&K are they putting the rugby on again when they said they would have cobblers second half commentry?
Anon at 16:1:32 Saturday December 11 99
Bl**dy rugby again!!!!!!!!!!!!!! aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr--------------------------------------------------------aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich' at 15:58:35 Saturday December 11 99
If they broadcast the direones tommorow im going to demand a refund on my Tv tax!
Bored with the rugby ! Dave at 15:55:12 Saturday December 11 99
anyone know BBC NORTHANTS phone no/e-mail address ?
Anon at 15:52:25 Saturday December 11 99
Bring back Mike Sewell from 5 live you dont deserve him
Tony at 15:51:21 Saturday December 11 99
My thought's exactly, Saints in town and Cobblers away. So lets show.... THE RUGBY! Stupid fools, they just like the thought of being big time, and showing what they think is a big match!
Rich' at 15:50:53 Saturday December 11 99
Yes Thank bl**dy god the rugby has been turned off i sujest we all boycott the bbc
MESSAGE TO RADIO ONE at 15:49:17 Saturday December 11 99
GIVE US BACK MIKE SEWELL, PLEASE!!!
Kobbler at 15:48:55 Saturday December 11 99
Nor Jeff Welch...the little northern monkey that he was...
Kobbler at 15:48:4 Saturday December 11 99
The lucky losers are losing again 1-0 (Carbone)
Bored with this Rugby !Dave at 15:47:45 Saturday December 11 99
i thought BBC northampton would have used some common sence and broacast the COBBLERS from 100 miles away, not the saints in town.whats going on Mike Sewell would never have let this happern
Sydney Cobbler at 15:47:38 Saturday December 11 99
Is it still 1-0?Night all!!
WSD at 15:46:4 Saturday December 11 99
Second half coming up... LIVE... BRING ON THE COBBLERS!
Kobbler at 15:45:45 Saturday December 11 99
Come on Town a quick one befroe Half time PLEEESE! (A goal I mean)
Kobbler at 15:44:46 Saturday December 11 99
Hull have pulled one back against Chelsea, current score 1-2.
Tony at 15:44:0 Saturday December 11 99
Rugby.... and the referee, what's he going to do here.... WE DON'T CARE ADAM, BRING ON THE COBBLERS!
Kobbler at 15:43:49 Saturday December 11 99
RUGBY SHOULD BE BANNED (The sport not the town)
Kobbler at 15:43:10 Saturday December 11 99
Former rubbish Cobblers players Jason Drysdale and Chris Burns have both scored for Forest Green Rovers.
WSD at 15:42:32 Saturday December 11 99
Saints... YAWN...Budge poutney...YAWN...Metcalfe...YAWN...Rugby...YAWN
WSD at 15:33:45 Saturday December 11 99
Still 1-0, 10 mins to go, Cobblers shading the game, Frain hit post of 16 mins, Frain free-kick on 20 mins saved, John Gayle great game but 2 footed challenge on Savage got him booked.
WSD at 15:32:20 Saturday December 11 99
Isn't the Saints game Live on Sky aswell???
Adam Blackmore at 15:31:23 Saturday December 11 99
I LOVE RUGBY! COME ON YOU SAINTS! COBBLERS?? WHO ARE THEY?
Tony at 15:29:59 Saturday December 11 99
I have to agree Dave!
WSD at 15:29:29 Saturday December 11 99
AAAAARRRRGGGHHH!!! RUGBY!!!! NO-ONE CARES!!!
Kobbler at 15:26:32 Saturday December 11 99
Tranmere beating West Ham 1-0. The Hammers really don't like cup competitions do they?
WSD at 15:22:49 Saturday December 11 99
Sutton 0-0 Kettering, Saints winning too
Tony at 15:21:9 Saturday December 11 99
All the same, I think i'll stay here :))
WSD at 15:21:5 Saturday December 11 99
Frainy shot tipped onto post - 16 mins - D'OH!
Chat room on Sid's site at 15:20:8 Saturday December 11 99
Make up an obscure user name, make up a password, and connect!
Chat room on Sid's site at 15:17:25 Saturday December 11 99
http://www.cobblers.free-online.co.uk/
Tony at 15:17:5 Saturday December 11 99
Thanks Rob, what a great service! Really looks good to me!
Anon at 15:16:57 Saturday December 11 99
We could all go to the chat room on Sid's site...
WSD at 15:14:26 Saturday December 11 99
JOHN GAYLE BOOKED - this is god news, whenever he got an early booking for us he was quiet for the rest of the game, therefore we were no good. It might happen now...
Robert Dunkley at 15:13:44 Saturday December 11 99
Match Ticker Tony, guess who has just been booked?
WSD at 15:13:41 Saturday December 11 99
Football News Match Ticker, load it up, then click on division 3 on the right
Tony at 15:13:13 Saturday December 11 99
Where can I find this league table as it would be if the final whistle went now feature? I looked over most of the site!
Tony at 15:9:39 Saturday December 11 99
I just don't believe it, why do we always start like we don't even know where we are? We do it at home games too, it really must be something to work on!
Sid at 15:9:16 Saturday December 11 99
In fact, Hunter and Frain both play deep!
WSD at 15:7:59 Saturday December 11 99
It is NOT five at the back!
WSD at 15:7:43 Saturday December 11 99
Fan-bloody-tastic. Footballnews.co.uk also shows the league table as it would be if the final whistle were to go now, excellent feature!
Anon at 15:7:18 Saturday December 11 99
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Five at the back! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Sid at 15:6:43 Saturday December 11 99
DOH!!!!!! Ian Sampson makes another mistake....
Kobbler at 15:6:41 Saturday December 11 99
BOLLOCK Shrews score Lee Steele Three mins Sammo mistake
WSD at 15:6:35 Saturday December 11 99
Ah, thats better.
WSD at 15:5:59 Saturday December 11 99
WORK DAMN YOU
WSD at 15:4:16 Saturday December 11 99
GOAL Shrewsbury 1 Cobblers 0 - 3 minutes, ANOTHER mistake from Sampson
Tony at 15:3:44 Saturday December 11 99
Bugger Shrewsbury have scored!
Kobbler at 15:2:14 Saturday December 11 99
Nice job Dave!
WSD at 15:1:32 Saturday December 11 99
There's live commentary of Norwich v Coventry on www.ccfc.co.uk though, so that won't be too difficult. Wait, Adam Blackmore has just said "you wont miss a second of the action from Gay Meadow". hmmm Yes Adam, nice to see you know what you're talking about
WSD at 14:59:57 Saturday December 11 99
Rob - it's my job!
Kobbler at 14:58:51 Saturday December 11 99
As have Exeter v Everton. Good show lads, stick up for the little clubs!
Robert Dunkley at 14:58:23 Saturday December 11 99
Why is that?
WSD at 14:57:27 Saturday December 11 99
I've also got to keep tabs on Norwich v Coventry in the FA Cup for From The Terrace, it's a hard knock life!
Robert Dunkley at 14:53:56 Saturday December 11 99
Hereford have held Leicester to a 0-0 draw in the FA Cup!!
WSD at 14:52:50 Saturday December 11 99
Tony - that's exactly what I've just done! :o) Anyone else want one?!
Kobbler at 14:49:56 Saturday December 11 99
DOH I mean goal. I'm not suggesting John Gayle is a convict or anything!
Tony at 14:49:29 Saturday December 11 99
Going to make some Tea, see you in a few minutes!
Kobbler at 14:49:16 Saturday December 11 99
Tony I don't reckon its a 5-3-2...Frain in midfield remember. Good to see Hendon and Clare back, and I hope Big John gets their consolation gaol!!!
WSD at 14:48:34 Saturday December 11 99
Just the four of us then?!
Tony at 14:48:28 Saturday December 11 99
I don't "mean anything" I was just listening to what TO said on the radio, but like I just said, maybe he is just behind the times?
Tony at 14:47:16 Saturday December 11 99
Maybe it's just TO used to the Atkin's days?? I think sometimes you have to wonder if these people actually do their research!
Robert Dunkley at 14:46:21 Saturday December 11 99
What do you mean? We always play 4-4-2. Frain plays in midfield now, and he is very good there.
WSD at 14:46:3 Saturday December 11 99
Calm down Calm down, TO said that cos Frain plays in front of the defence, NOT A BACK FIVE!!!
Kobbler at 14:45:59 Saturday December 11 99
I was just checking out www.footballnews as Dave recommended and apparantly we're top of the form league (based on last 8 games) and Shrewsbury are bottom!!! Bad omens eh?
Tony at 14:45:36 Saturday December 11 99
I agree, we could go second and they feature the bloody saints! Well at least we will get second half commentry!
WSD at 14:45:24 Saturday December 11 99
Super Johnny Gayle up front for Shrewsbury with Lee Steele.
Tony at 14:44:47 Saturday December 11 99
Arrrgggghhhhhh... ITS A 5-3-2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WSD at 14:44:17 Saturday December 11 99
Tim Oglethorpe on the Cobblers though, that's the one good thing. TEAM: O'Reilly, Spedding, Howey, Sampson, Hendon, Frain, Parrish, Hunter, Savage, Clare, Corazzin. Subs: Howard, Hunt, Sturridge, Hope, Gibb.
Kobbler at 14:42:2 Saturday December 11 99
The SAINTS! You must be bloody joking. If we win today we could thoretically go SECOND and they're featuring a bloody RUGBY match...Unbelieveable...
Robert Dunkley at 14:41:37 Saturday December 11 99
I reckon Buckley will be forced to sell Clare as they are in a lot of debt, but if DC plays too well someone else may put a bid in which Buckley will nto refuse.
WSD at 14:41:15 Saturday December 11 99
Team news coming up - but KW said the flu bug was clearing and they were all training
Robert Dunkley at 14:40:35 Saturday December 11 99
BOO HISS There is only team in Northampton!!!!!
Robert Dunkley at 14:39:52 Saturday December 11 99
More like I've never known a DJ as crap before
Kobbler at 14:39:40 Saturday December 11 99
I agree with Robert, Carlo hold the ball up superbly and, for his height, wins a higher percentage of headers than Howard. I'm firmly in the SELL camp as far as Howard's concerned. Also what chance Daryl Clare playing today? It's one of those vicious circle thingys where if he plays well Grimsby will want him back...
WSD at 14:39:7 Saturday December 11 99
LIVE COMMENTARY OF THE SAINTS!!! I DON'T BELIEVE IT!!
Robert Dunkley at 14:39:6 Saturday December 11 99
Lets HOPE HENDON is fit and reFRAINS from playing badly due to flu and he HUNTs out more chances so we can sign HOWEY the lads, toMORROW we will HOPE Rushden will be SPEDDING fast out of the cup, whilst our WELCH PEER PARRISH will score again
WSD at 14:37:35 Saturday December 11 99
We now have "Never known a girl like you before", well it's better than listening to Adam Blackmore anyway!
WSD at 14:35:2 Saturday December 11 99
I'll do my best Robert!
WSD at 14:34:44 Saturday December 11 99
Umm, Kevin Wilson has said "I was gonna say" about 14 times during the pre-match interview so far...
Robert Dunkley at 14:34:19 Saturday December 11 99
If we need a target man, which would be rare in Wilson's plans, there always is Lee Howey (don't laugh at my idea). Carlo is not exactly short, and he is an excellent header at set pieces, his glancing headers are superb. Howard has already cost us £90k and we have to pay up to £135k this depends on appearances and goals, so the longer Howard stays the more he will cost us. Interestingly, Wimbledon are not playing Ceri Hughes as if plays one more time they will owe Luton a lot of money for extra appeances!
Kobbler at 14:33:55 Saturday December 11 99
I'm doing some work a.t.m therefore could not travel to Shrewsbury. The Div 3 lads are pissing me off so I thought I'd join you boys. Any team news yet?
Sid at 14:28:48 Saturday December 11 99
Martin, wouldn't you want away if you were booed for no good reason?? Howard is a Town player for the moment, so I don't care if he may be playing bad, but if he goes, we are left without that mix of strikers which is useful in this Division. He is so hard working, that it seems he doesn't get time to do the job he needs to do, act as a striker or target man. It certainly didn't seem like he wanted away against Cardiff, Howard came back in defence and did brilliantly. Your right about Howard leaving, but for me only if the money is right, e.g. over £90,000, then he should go, but that will leave us with small strikers. I fear that Carlo Corazzin's confidence may go if he is forced to play the target man role week in week out.
Robert Dunkley at 14:18:45 Saturday December 11 99
I take it by your presence on here WSD you are going to give us some commentary and team news?? Leicester and Everton have not scored yet at Hereford or Exeter.
WSD at 14:12:41 Saturday December 11 99
And of course if anyone can stand him again, that f***wit on BBC Northampton...
WSD at 14:12:9 Saturday December 11 99
KOBBLER me ole mucka from div 3 board land - what you doin on here - lol! www.footballnews.co.uk has a new ticker that's quite good
Kobbler at 14:7:50 Saturday December 11 99
R+D noone cares you're going to get hammered anyway. COME ON YOU BLADES...
Kobbler at 14:6:51 Saturday December 11 99
WHAT? Talk sense Ralph the Charlatans sound nothing like Dylan and the new album is the best by a British band since "Whats the Story".
PS anyone going to be online for the duration of the match as I am? How can I get regular updates and is there any site quicker than Soccerbase or the BBC site for latest scores?
R+D at 14:6:48 Saturday December 11 99
Afternoon, all. Looking forward to my trip to 'sunny' Sheffield tomorrow!
Ralph at 13:15:42 Saturday December 11 99
Love the new Charlatans album it's nearly as good as the original, Blonde on Blonde!
JW at 12:46:10 Saturday December 11 99
Come on you Cobblers....bring back three points from Shrewsbury.
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 12:38:31 Saturday December 11 99
GOOD DAY ALL IN COBBLERS LAND! SHOULD BE GOOD GAME TODAY! Could see us win 3-1,4-2 with a bit of luck. Hereford could spring a suprize today! Watch out for Fulham and Torquay as well!!! PLAY UP COBBELRS. COME ON YOU SAINTS!
Robert Dunkley at 12:22:41 Saturday December 11 99
Speaking about music coming out to We will rock you is better than Gary Glitter, I seem to remember we did very well when coming out to Roll with it as well.
WSD at 12:19:10 Saturday December 11 99
True, Oasis haven't done much of late, Definitely Maybe was the best album by far, but hopefully this fourth album will be okay, it's supposed to be, um, different! By all accounts their recent performances in America have been good, so fingers crossed...
Gomez at 11:56:14 Saturday December 11 99
While I agree with your summing up of The Stereophonics, lets face it Oasis haven't done anything decent since 1994 and the dizzy heights of Definitely Maybe ...... It all went a bit pear shaped after that didn't it. Oasis will never be a patch on The Charlatans.
WSD at 11:33:2 Saturday December 11 99
Rob - the 3rd div board's server is in America, hence the time difference
WSD at 11:32:24 Saturday December 11 99
NTFC ANDY - Stereophonics?? Yes well they used to be good, but after Local Boy they became "pop indie" and are now the boy band of Indie. Tut tut when will you learn?
Robert Dunkley at 11:4:59 Saturday December 11 99
That's odd that was the draw posted on the Division Three Messageboard at 6am?
Ralph at 10:51:28 Saturday December 11 99
Well that renews an old rivalry. I bet a few more go to that one!
Ralph at 10:50:42 Saturday December 11 99
AWS - Cobblers v Bristol Rovers!!!!!
Ralph at 10:20:53 Saturday December 11 99
MartinW - Atkins probably stopped us playing R&D in the conference.
MartinW at 9:47:18 Saturday December 11 99
1. What was Atkins achievement? Yes he took us to two Wembleys, yes there was that Bristol Rovers excitement, but if we are looking at hard stats he took us from 22nd in Division 3 to 17th in division 3. And left a club in which fans were bitter, players were fed up.
He was right for the time when Barnwell had taken the club to near relegation from the football league - but Atkins was not flexible to change his ways, a fatal flaw. Great spotter of good players - the total opposite in tactical awareness and man management.
I shed no tears. As our current position both in the league and the atmosphere in the dressing room under KevinW has proved.
2. If WSD is right, and we have Clare for another month, it's great news, but only in the short term. To me it only shows that it is most likely that we won't get him long term. After all, if we could afford him, we would surely have got him. The frustration is that without Paul Wilkinson, we might have got him. I'm amazed he has the gall to get paid for doing nothing.
3. Steve Howard showed in the way he played against Cardiff that he wants away. Sure he's fed up with fans getting on his back. But then, his goal scoring performances have been frankly diabolical.
From my seat, the sooner he leaves, the better for him and the club. And I for one would wish him all the best. He's a 100 per center who just could not score goals for us. He may for Carlisle, who knows. My hunch is that he is just not going to set the division alight in the goalscoring department.
You have'nt seen me right at 9:1:1 Saturday December 11 99
apparently the board do have the money to sign Daryl Clare, it's just acase of Grimsby letting him go.
Danny at 8:58:49 Saturday December 11 99
I think Atkins was exactly the type of manager we needed at this club when Barnwell was sacked. Someone who was going to kick some ass and get the confidence and morale of players up again, and did we ever need it then. Before he arrived we were a laughing stock, there looked to be no way on earth we were ever going to get out of the mess we were in on or off the field, trust or no trust, but we must remember that Atkins played a big part in pulling up this club by the boot strings and making Northampton Town FC a respected club. Good things only go on for some time and for me Atkins went 10 months too late. It is easy to remember the bad things but we should all remember what state our club was in when Barnwell left and look at what we have now.
NTFC ANDY at 0:28:7 Saturday December 11 99
WSD OASIS ARE SHIT.STEREOPHONICS PISS ON EM U LITTLE RENT BOY.WSD TAKES IT UP THE ARSE THE QUERE TWAT.BYE BYE CHILDREN
ALEX NOONAN at 0:26:27 Saturday December 11 99
MICK DO U WANT A KICKING BECAUSE IM GOING TO GIVE U ONE
Anon at 0:7:49 Saturday December 11 99
Jane ........ Depends if you like bisexual blonde-pubed knicker wetters like him or real men I suppose.
Whitey Ford at 23:33:56 Friday December 10 99
'Scuse me while I sing da blues . . .
Jane at 22:53:46 Friday December 10 99
Perhaps he was just better looking than you Gormless!
Gomez at 22:28:45 Friday December 10 99
I hate Woody ..... don't you? I always hated the way the North 'thick tossers' Stand sucked up to him - lets face it, he was never that good and would probably be third choice if he was at the club at the moment. I suppose he was better than Billy 'the one eyed fish' Turley though.
Mick at 22:9:13 Friday December 10 99
Just watched Brentford v Chesterfield. It makes it even more depressing The Cobblers went down last year, I can't imagine them having any problems against the sorry teams on display tonight. Nice to see Woody doing ok though, good luck to him. The only entertainment was the Budweiser ads, "I laugh when I'm sad" - brilliant.
Pete at 22:7:20 Friday December 10 99
Hoops, grudgingly. I have to agree- we do tend to forget his achievement, he got us up there. Perhaps that is what made it so annoying when he seemed to go in to tunnel vision- we could all see that we had a team that should not have been heading down. None of us could understand why he suddenly became so stupidly obstinate. Maybe he was just not bright enough to be able to change- we will never know. And he did have atrocious luck with fluke injuries to Matthews, Hodgson, Clarkson and Hunter amongst others. Perhaps it is time to leave the past behind us and look forward to a brighter future...but I am relieved that he has gone!!
Carlo and Daryl at 21:49:8 Friday December 10 99
NO
Big Johnny Gayle at 21:24:0 Friday December 10 99
I've changed my mind can I be on your team?
Bolton Cobbler at 21:16:26 Friday December 10 99
Personally I hated Ian Atkins more than any other Cobblers manager. There were so many bad things about the way he handled the club, not just tactics. Slagging off players in public being one of them.
WSD at 20:58:26 Friday December 10 99
Better than it used to be R+D, we can still call it tinpot though :)
R+D at 20:3:58 Friday December 10 99
Nsb - you still out there?
NSB at 20:2:25 Friday December 10 99
no record can even compare to yours BR!
R+D at 19:47:15 Friday December 10 99
You might want to have a look at the 'new-look' Rushden site. It looks very flash but I prefer the old one. What do you think? (http://www.thediamondsfc.com)
R+D at 19:36:22 Friday December 10 99
Has anyone else seen the new Radio 1 ad on telly with Supergrass on? Pure class!
BR at 19:11:35 Friday December 10 99
Thanks for the enquiry regarding 'Osiris', Willy. We should be back on the road again next Saturday (18th) at the 'Duke of Edinburgh' in Northampton. This will be our first gig since our drummer had a car accident and smashed his pelvis. Should be worth coming just to see him fall off of his stool!
BR at 19:5:9 Friday December 10 99
Sorry Bert, just going out for the evening. BTW - there's no truth in the rumour that O J Simpson wished to move to Irthlingborough coz they all have the same DNA! (Sorry T. and TRB)
Bert at 19:3:8 Friday December 10 99
Take cover! Big Roy's back!
BR at 19:1:25 Friday December 10 99
I hear a new law has been passed in Rushden. If a couple get divorced they can still be referred to as brother and sister.
BR at 18:56:45 Friday December 10 99
I didn't know Atkins made a record! Was it as good as mine?
hoops at 17:18:46 Friday December 10 99
why are there so many people on here slagging off atkins' record as manager. I thought the time was right for him to go but when we look back at his record, he is head and shoulders above the vast majority of the other managers we've had in recent times. only Carr can compare and even he didn't get so close to Division One. Yes Atkins had his faults but who hasn't - the biggest whinges I heard were about his kick-off and corner tactics - and he was over-defensive and didn't give youth its chance, fair enough. But there are too many people who forget the awful days under the likes of barnwell, those who were turned on by the Wembley trips. It's a new era and we all hope we can get promotion this year, but we should be thanking atkins for what he did for the club and for the good players he has signed - hendon, welch, hunt, hunter, savage, howey, frain, corazzin etc etc
Paul S at 17:10:5 Friday December 10 99
Thanks to Gareth who sent me this in reply to my question about Southend tickets and concession prices.
We have been advised by Southend United that this is all pay on the day and that admission prices are £11 and £5. Roots Hall is all seater and after speaking to Southend again today, they have advised us that anyone wishing to claim a concession should go to the Roots Hall Box Office when they arrive for the game and purchase a ticket at concession rate there.
Concessions apply to students, OAPs and juniors, but Southend warn us they are very strict and if in any doubt supporters should carry ID to prove their age (don't ask us how you prove you are a junior!)
Cypriot Cobbler at 16:51:46 Friday December 10 99
http//www.teamtalk.com/ avery,very good site I must reccomend it to you all.It is even better if you have realplayer G2 as it gives you reports of all things.Better than spending 60p a minute.Tomorrow,can somebody please tell me what the atmosphere was like please? Was it any where as good as 1993 (May 8).........need I say more
Ray at 16:18:21 Friday December 10 99
Yes it is .... but surprisingly no link to the NTFC "Lets kick racism out of football" section..... I have mailed them.
gaz at 14:25:16 Friday December 10 99
check out http://www.furd.org/index.html , Good stuff!
Ray at 12:32:43 Friday December 10 99
Southend tickets are already on sale - its not an all ticket game as far as I'm aware.
You've got to laugh.... at 11:55:1 Friday December 10 99
http://www.sky.co.uk/sports/football/facup/storys/story30.htm
Dave at 10:58:25 Friday December 10 99
Anyone got any info on when tickets go on sale for Southend 9Boxing Day?
Jim W at 10:58:6 Friday December 10 99
About Wilkinson, it is true that he is on £3,000 a week, and his contract is not up until the end of the season. I understand that with Hodgson and Matthew's retirements, both of them ended up costing the club quite alot of money, and I guess it would be comparitively more expensive to make Wilko retire before he has to. He isn't banned from the club, but looking at it from his perspective, he was given a very hard time whilst he was here, his old mate Atkin's is gone, so I don't suppose he could be bothered to join us, being as how he is only human...and I don't suppose either that he could really care about how much he is costing a club for which he has no reason to feel any affection.(Well done the boo-boys????). Despite what I've said, I do wish he would accept the inevitable, and take the insurance money, and then I personally would try to recall that his play did seem to be improving at the time of his injury, and that when it happened we seemed to be in the driving seat at Stoke, and after it happened we lost 3-0 to a side that scarely got another point for the rest of the season.
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Richard at 9:50:12 Friday December 10 99
Can someone explain what is going on with the Wilkinson situation. Is he still under contract? How much is he getting? Why can't we release him/sack him? Is he really banned from Sixfield, if so why? I would be very grateful for as much info on this matter as possible. Cheers
Carl at 8:56:17 Friday December 10 99
At least you got your name right this time
THE HATED ONE at 2:1:28 Friday December 10 99
Stand back I’m going to talk football. Darren Collins is the best striker outside the top two divisions. Ask the little team from Yorkshire, Leeds they wanted to sign him but for his age. Ray warburton, NUFF SAID! Billy Turley even he is not bad. The only good keeper you ever had slept with the wrong women. And watch out for Andy Burgess. I am a dick but this boy is class. SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
RICHARD at 0:43:25 Friday December 10 99
My wife announced the other day that she was considering breast enhancement. "What?", "Why?", "How much?", I queried. "About £5,000", she replied, much taken with the sincerity of my interest. I hastened upstairs and returned breathless, moments later, with an armful of toilet rolls. Pastel pink, I think they were. "What are those for?", she asked, confusedly. "Not that I believe, for one moment, that any such augmentation is necessary, light of my life", I opined, "as your body is perfect in all ways. But try rubbing these on your pert chest, zenith of my affections!" "Will this help, do you think, my dearest?", she inquired, the depth of our mutual feelings, abyssal, at this meaningful juncture in our relationship. "I don't really know, air beneath my wings", I havered, "but have you seen the size of your arse recently?"
Willy at 0:39:7 Friday December 10 99
Thanks Ray I'll check it out perhaps the guy/gal going to see that crap Mancunian band should do the same !!
Ray at 0:26:37 Friday December 10 99
Osiris are playing just after Christmas - check out http://www.wheatsheaf-braunston.co.uk/ for the details.
T. at 0:16:53 Friday December 10 99
Evening all
WSD at 0:16:45 Friday December 10 99
Dunno about Osiris, but OASIS are playing Wembley Stadium in July and I've got a ticket :-)
Willy at 0:12:25 Friday December 10 99
Does anyone know when the local band Osiris are playing again. I saw that a few people were talking about them on here a while back. Haven't seen them for ages where are they ? (Sorry it's not about football !!)
Santa at 0:9:38 Friday December 10 99
Ho HO F*cking Ho !!
RICHARD at 0:6:54 Friday December 10 99
Personally, I quite welcome the comments of 'R + D', 'Mr Posh', and even 'JAMESBOY'. Their contributions add to the rich tapestry of 'Cobblers Comments' and provide a chilling reminder of the yawning chasm of disparity in wit and intelligence between the rival factions. I'll not insult your intelligence by signposting in whose favour the inequality lies!
Bad Joke Societys Buddy at 23:57:16 Thursday December 9 99
A woman was in a coma. Nurses were in her room giving her a sponge
bath. One of them was washing her private area and noticed that there
was a response on the monitor when she touched her.
They went to her husband and explained what happened, telling him,
"Crazy as this sounds, maybe a little oral sex will do the trick and
bring her out of the coma."
The husband was skeptical, but they assured him that they'd close the
curtains for privacy. The hubby finally agreed and went into his
wife's room.
After a few minutes the woman's monitor flat lined, no pulse, no
heart rate. The nurses ran into the room. The husband was standing
there, pulling up his pants, and said, "I think she choked."
RICHARD at 23:57:2 Thursday December 9 99
NSB: 'North Stand .... ' what? Bill, Barry (Yuccccch), Boy, Bogart? I think you originally posted 'sans' acronym (like the inverted commas, 'R + D'?). 'WSD'is, of course, 'West Stand Dave', which was shortened by the eponymous author to assuage his waning fingers(no spelling error there, I insist!).
Robert Dunkley at 23:36:20 Thursday December 9 99
I've been busy tonight, my odd comments are to take my mind off the fact that I have managed to write over 2,000 words about decision support systems. (tired)
Sid at 23:4:51 Thursday December 9 99
I have sent an e-mail to the list aswell - I cant update my site until Saturday, because of Uni work (Rob D, shouldn't you be doing some yourself...??) That means No team news OR 'Focus On'. BUT, GTA is still going on, so get your guesses in for SHREWSBURY (A) this Saturday
SUFC at 22:15:7 Thursday December 9 99
So there are other football clubs in Northants other than NTFC. I take it that RDFC is the half bake outfit that Mr. Griggs bought from the grave on a whim.
R+D at 21:47:51 Thursday December 9 99
Is it 'No-one Use Inverted Commas Day' today, or is everyone crap at English/doesn't know where the button is?
R+D at 21:46:28 Thursday December 9 99
Well I, being a Rushden supporter, know quite a bit about them really. :-)
SUFC at 21:38:13 Thursday December 9 99
Wheres this Rushden & Diamonds were playing come from. Is it Northants, has anyone there heard of them.
NSB at 21:38:7 Thursday December 9 99
im sure by searching through some of rays archives we can find the origins of this name.........
NSB at 21:34:35 Thursday December 9 99
i think it was he who thought of it actually.......
R+D at 21:32:52 Thursday December 9 99
Hi wsd
NSB at 21:32:31 Thursday December 9 99
its actually a p**s take of WSD.....
WSD at 21:31:29 Thursday December 9 99
The best place to go for Cobblers/Boro banter is the 3rd division messageboard, where it has already started :o)
R+D at 21:30:47 Thursday December 9 99
What does 'NSB' stand for? 'Northampton Southern Bastar*', perhaps? Sorry, I'm being silly - what is it?
NSB at 21:25:37 Thursday December 9 99
go for it.......
Cypriot Cobbler at 21:24:20 Thursday December 9 99
Does anyone fancy stiring up the boro bastards,I`m off to there chat site on `UP THE POSH`I was on there earlier and it was a bit like London rd--------dead
NSB at 21:22:11 Thursday December 9 99
i agree with you there r+d
R+D at 21:19:45 Thursday December 9 99
You are all talking a right load of bullshi* tonight!
NSB at 21:16:2 Thursday December 9 99
......now im just being stupid
NSB at 21:15:27 Thursday December 9 99
Sorry i was addressing the first anon, unless the second one was the first one, in disguise?!?
NSB at 21:14:2 Thursday December 9 99
Anon: theyre absolutely right, but fat man has the right attitude and thats what atkins lacked
Anon at 21:13:39 Thursday December 9 99
What the f*ck do P*sh supporters know about anything !!!!!!
NSB at 21:13:2 Thursday December 9 99
it was probably like 50:50 or 25:75 or something..........
Anon at 21:4:41 Thursday December 9 99
I don't get you're point about Barry Fry, Posh supporters can't stand him and think he knows nothing about Football
cwt at 21:3:14 Thursday December 9 99
greenacree was bought in on loan. man c still paid his wages
NSB at 20:47:59 Thursday December 9 99
anyway my original point was, allthough atkins did great things for the club, he was more interested in furthering his own career, hence our relegation, unlike fry who puts his club before anything else except for his hamburgers. and i hope the same will be true of wilson, except for the hamburger part.....
NSB at 20:41:59 Thursday December 9 99
When i hear atkins comments about him signing young players i just laugh and laugh...... of course atkins was our bloody saviour when he came, but after that, or because of it even, he became so bloody big headed he thought he was bloody infallable..... when everybody was screaming for him to do something to stop us getting relegated, his reply was f**k you im gonna do what i bloody well like..... like waste the clubs money on chris greenacre and not bloody play him......
cwt at 20:32:34 Thursday December 9 99
Why do we need someone like Barry Fry. (fat boro bastard)
Forget how it ended, Atkins was the best manager this club has had in along time. Before u give him unessacery criticism just remamber where we were when atkins joined us. How was atkins to no how the bilko sit uation would end. At the time he was bought how many of u lot thought it was such a bad move
Robert Dunkley at 20:32:1 Thursday December 9 99
Kevin Wilson has already shown that he is an excellent motivator and his tactics seem much more sound, lets hop he has learnt from Atkins many mistakes and defects. I think he has and is a different person, I think he is less likely to shout at the players
NSB at 20:20:55 Thursday December 9 99
At the expense of the club, the selfish git! I hate to say this but what we really need is somebody like barry fry who loves his club and is ready to do what is right for it........ hopefully wilson is our man, and i beleive he is, but atkins certainly wasnt..... he was more concerned with his own career than the success of the club
Robert Dunkley at 20:18:31 Thursday December 9 99
I suppose Atkins was at best very naive in thinking that Wilko would be the player he was when they played at Everton together in the mid-1980s, maybe they are good friends and he saw his career going nowhere and thought he would help out a friend.
NSB at 20:13:43 Thursday December 9 99
I find it quite surprising, how the board who continually say that the club has to sell before it can buy, actually allowed wilkinson to come here for such a huge sum.... its madness its stupid..... some would say that in hindsight you can see it was bad move, but even if i try to put myself in the boards shoes at the time i dont understand it at all...... with 5 or so strikers at the club at the time what was the point in bringing in an old donkey like that????? did it never occur to atkins that he was released from millwall for a REASON????????
Robert Dunkley at 19:46:17 Thursday December 9 99
I think it has been relocated to another site, or it is now independent as I found that problem, when I was looking for more news on the Gibb front.
R+D at 19:42:19 Thursday December 9 99
They've just wiped the forum from the official site. I'm not best pleased!
Robert Dunkley at 19:30:25 Thursday December 9 99
Well free access at Uni is very distracting!! Especially when you are on another site when you should be updating your own!
R+D at 19:25:26 Thursday December 9 99
Rob - do you come on here every night? It seems you do!
Robert Dunkley at 19:23:33 Thursday December 9 99
Put is this way R&D, if we could sell Howard and 100% certain then get Daryl Clare, the answer would be a resounding yes. But if we could not get Clare, then it may be no.
Robert Dunkley at 19:22:19 Thursday December 9 99
Well I am sure even if fit, Bilko would not get anywhere near the first team, if he has some of injury which restricts him then why can't he follow the example of Ian Clarkson, who quickly realised that he coudl not go on. Bilko could get his insurance and play at non-league. If insuranc eis the whole of your contract then surely he would ahev left by now. Let's face it, he has not played since January and the whole thing has been a disaster, he was poor at Milwall, it has parallels with another great Atkins signing Dave Martin. At least Kev knows that he is not the great player he was, and is letting new players on the bench in the team.
R+D at 19:18:44 Thursday December 9 99
Does the majority of NTFC supporters want Howard to go or stay?
Cypriot Cobbler at 18:16:35 Thursday December 9 99
It just goes to show how naieve and ignorant people are when they brand every IRA subject as a catholic boy with a balaclava.I think you dullards need a little trip to the library to find out a little more about the very touchy subject.Anyway what has Armed struggle in Northern Ireland got to do with Northampton Town FC.Don`t think I`m a sympathiser neither,as I know more about those boys.I perspnally would like to see peace in N Ireland as I have lived and served there and know the lie of the land!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WSD at 17:40:37 Thursday December 9 99
Excellent news that Clare is staying for another month, it gives us the chance to find the money for a permanent deal.
Hartwell at 16:33:14 Thursday December 9 99
While I understand the calls for Wilko to fall on his sword, why should he ? It was Atkins who brought him here and who presumably negotiated his contract. That's where the blame lies - not that we can do anything about it now, of course! In the same vein, we have several other makeweight players who we need to move on to help lighten the financial burden. But who'se likely to come in for any of them ? If Woking are the only club to make an offer for Le Tiss, whither Wilko etc ?
Cwt at 16:28:38 Thursday December 9 99
what fucking twat wrote that????
is that realy what this board is for?
fuck off if you dont wanna chat about the mighty cobblers?
any kind of politics has nothing to do with footbll here?
so just piss of to your own little website BECAUSE U R NOT WELCOME HERE
Gerry Adams at 16:25:58 Thursday December 9 99
OH DEAR , OH DEAR , OH DEAR. MR Y2J U SEEM TO HAVE MADE AN ERROR OF JUDGEMENT WITH YOUR COMMENTS, I SUGGEST IF Y NO WHATS GOOD FOR U HIDE IN A CUPBOARD AND LOCK AWAY YOUR KNEE CAPS.
Danny at 16:24:47 Thursday December 9 99
G-Man, I'm with you mate, Jamesyboy is possibly the most annoying contributer to this site. Why does he bother, he's not a Cobblers fan. Why does'nt he just go to the Direones site and post on there??? Oh I know, because the Direones did'nt like what fans were putting about their wonderful sparkly little tin-pot club that they secided to ban it thus leaving their little fans who actually have the brain power to find an on/off switch and write their drivel on here. Do us a favour Direone fans, just keep silent, you know like you do every saturday afternoon!!!!
Hernan at 15:35:27 Thursday December 9 99
Why does'nt Paul Wilkinson do the decent thing. He was the sh*ttest player I have seen but I didn't know he wasn't a good person. He must know he will never play professionally again yet he continues to bludge his £3,000 wages every week. He is crippling us in the way that maybe we would be able to afford Clare or someone if it wasn't for his wages. 156 grand a year is a hell of a lot of money, especially for someone sitting on his arse in Barnsley.
Hernan at 15:29:17 Thursday December 9 99
I agree with G-Man. Why the f*ck do you ever visit this guest book, it's not as if you ever put any decent comments on. It's always the same, just your load of sad sh*t, you're obviously pre-pubesant, I heard POKEMON is all the rage with kiddies surely there is a website for bairns like you.
G-Man at 15:22:30 Thursday December 9 99
Ahh Jameseyboy it's soooooooooo good to hear from you. I've REALLY missed our battle of 'wits' haven't you? I run to work/college everyday just to see if you have posted one of your wonderous messages. By the way I was being sarcastic and also rushie and direones are shite. where were they in division three last time I looked... oh no! they're not! Oh no! they're NON-LEAGUE! What a shame for you Jameseyboy. By the way(not that I mind) but why have you targeted me didn't you know everybody else who has ever gone on this website thinks you are the biggest twat this size of an Obese Bird Jazz Mag.
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 14:37:11 Thursday December 9 99
AFTERNOON ALL..
Any more news about any departures from Sixfields? Why do the Direones wish to buy Ali? We should get around 100,000 for Howard. The felling around Carlise is that they need to buy a player to get the fans of Knighton's back! How much money trouble are we in? Is Wilko the biggest wage still?
KEEP THE RED FLAG FLYING HERE!
DAVE.E
Carl at 14:26:47 Thursday December 9 99
Looks like we have got Clare for at least another month anyway, so the official news has just said. GOOD NEWS
Rosy tinted specs. at 13:18:41 Thursday December 9 99
What we really need to do is get that parasite Bilko off the wage bill. When is he going to do the decent thing and clear off? With his wages plus 100K for Howard plus whatever we get for Ali things would surely be on a more even keel????
Exit Among Animals at 13:15:56 Thursday December 9 99
I'm English too, and feel sorry for anyone who isn't. But can one of you explain what place anti-IRA songs have at football matches? It has NOTHING to do with football. If you want to make a stand, go to Northern Ireland and joing the RUC or one of the Protestant gangs. Support Ian Paisley. Do whatever you want. But keep it away from football.
Anon at 13:10:51 Thursday December 9 99
KEEP ST GEORGE IN MY HEART KEEP ME ENGLISH KEEP ST GEORGE IN MY HEART I PRAY KEEP ST GEORGE IN MY HEART KEEP ME ENGLISH KEEP ME ENGLISH TIL MY DYING DAY
mcb at 12:57:47 Thursday December 9 99
howdy cobblers fans!
Exit among animals at 12:27:41 Thursday December 9 99
Anti-IRA songs have no relevance to supporting the Cobblers or anyone else for that matter. Why do you do it Y2J? I'm sure you and your "hard" mates would shit themselves if confronted by some Irish Catholic boys in balaclavas with a bad attitude! If you want to sing anti-IRA songs, why don't you piss off to West Belfast and start singing them over there?
Robert Dunkley at 12:1:34 Thursday December 9 99
Le's face it is Steve Howards' fault he is not a natural centre-forward Atkins told us he was a striker, hence when he plays we expect him to score goals. A move is teh best thing, Chris Lee was useless after that comment by IA.
Anon at 11:54:5 Thursday December 9 99
Y2J do you own a Cobblers shirt?
Anon at 11:47:7 Thursday December 9 99
looks like Y2J and Steve Albert r having a little bum sex
Sydney Cobbler at 11:37:47 Thursday December 9 99
You sing anti IRA songs?Oh grow up!
Y2J at 11:10:30 Thursday December 9 99
Hello My Jericoholics,
Lay off Steve Albert and his cronies. What have they ever done to you. They pay their money and can say what they want. As for the people who criticise the Mounties for being right-wing, well just because we sing anti-IRA songs, does not make us racists. Finally on to Steve Howard. He is one of the most useless lumps of shit ever to put on a Cobblers shirt and if we can get £100,000 for him then we will be laughing.
Carl at 9:4:8 Thursday December 9 99
Jamesyboy you are about as welcome on this board as you are on the 3rd Division Messageboard, or most of the ones you go on spouting your inane drivel. I have looked at your homepage, if it is yours, and you sound like a right nonce. What with living in Shropshire, doing Geography, good career move that.
JAMESYBOY at 2:39:53 Thursday December 9 99
So G-MAN you are still around that’s good, you are my hero, so tough, so hard. For an 18 year old. What a shame about MR Clare so near but so far? If you only had some money, but alas you don’t. Maybe Jane can sell her body to raise some needed cash. But she is a dog. Still ive had worse, just ask Martin W
Reg at 22:44:15 Wednesday December 8 99
I thought that was Judge Dread
Carl at 22:42:8 Wednesday December 8 99
What about Clive he was a bit of a winker
CC at 22:37:28 Wednesday December 8 99
I feel I've known you all my life though Jane and I don't wank like Paul or Woody Allen.
BR at 22:36:20 Wednesday December 8 99
That's a clever trick Ralph!
Jane at 22:34:50 Wednesday December 8 99
But I hardly know you CC!
Ralph at 22:34:25 Wednesday December 8 99
I'm not home yet.
Carl_The_Cobbler at 22:32:27 Wednesday December 8 99
Why is there always something to moan about, it astounds me
Anon at 22:26:59 Wednesday December 8 99
I know them I go every week, home and away. I just don't give a flying fart about the people who run the show
Curious Cobbler at 22:26:23 Wednesday December 8 99
Woooh Baby where do you sit Jane if you don't like it there's always my face !
Jane at 22:23:38 Wednesday December 8 99
I'm in an ancient line of work Curious Cobbler and I get my angst from a bottle.
Reg at 22:23:30 Wednesday December 8 99
Don if what you say is true it proves Stonhill is a c*nt because if he's only after the money he's in the wrong place !
Don Mason at 22:18:29 Wednesday December 8 99
If you dont know who Ian Welch is, you dont know The Cobblers
Anon at 22:11:39 Wednesday December 8 99
Don, you really do want to be careful what you say, who is Ian Welch anyway
Anon at 22:9:21 Wednesday December 8 99
What about sex with someone you dont love paul!!!
Don Mason at 21:55:20 Wednesday December 8 99
The best thing Cobblers can do is get rid of Stonhill. He doesn't care about the club and is only after the money. This comes from Ian Welch
Paul at 21:36:45 Wednesday December 8 99
How many of you who come on here just to abuse Martin W are called 'anon'? Whether or not you agree with Martin, and I do a fair amount, how about making constructive criticism, instead of mindless attacks, which just remind me of the so-called fans who don't want to see Howard score. As no doubt some witty 'anon'will respond by calling me a wanker, yes, I have had as Woody Allen put it 'Sex with someone I love', on occasion. Haven't you?
Anon at 20:51:45 Wednesday December 8 99
Anon at 20:36:39 Now now Martin ...
Carl at 20:40:53 Wednesday December 8 99
Who said that?!
Anon at 20:36:39 Wednesday December 8 99
Dead Bear's Bum or Old Fart or Bored or some anonymous £$%^ - it's you that should get a f£$%ing life. All you seem to be capable of is wingeing about people on Cobblers Comments. If you don't like it f£$% off somewhere else. You are more than wankers.
cwt at 20:32:19 Wednesday December 8 99
does anybody get the feeling i get ignored on here
Curious Cobbler at 20:8:0 Wednesday December 8 99
Jane you talk a lot of sense baby. What line of work are you in and where do you get your angst from ?
Jim W. at 18:37:10 Wednesday December 8 99
We've got a respectable goal difference! Would love to know what Atkin's makes of our recent form, and especially that of Carlo, who he didn't rate, and wanted to sell.Keep it up Kev and the lads!!!
WSD at 17:44:59 Wednesday December 8 99
A weak Cobblers reserves went down 6-1 at London Road today, James gould scoring the Town goal. Team: Binder, Nash, Meade, Faulds, Chamberlain, Hughes, Gould, R Thompson, Dickson, Silvestri, Champelovier (sub trialist).
Anon at 17:34:57 Wednesday December 8 99
With little positive reaction to my fund raising suggestion, I had in mind £1000. However I agree to an extent with an earlier comment that the board members are far wealthier than me and any fan contribution should be matched in kind by them and importantly on the same terms as a director's contribution (none of this interest free loan stuff). I'm told Barry S has ordered a new XK8 - so show us the colour of yer money Bazza!
WSD at 17:26:14 Wednesday December 8 99
We have been allocated 3,300 tickets for the Peterborough away match on 15th Jan, 2,700 terrace and 600 seats. They go on sale to season ticket and half-season ticket holders from Monday 20 December, priced £9 (£3) terrace, and £11 (£3) seats.
hoops at 17:3:6 Wednesday December 8 99
£100,000 sounds fair enough, even if we can't get clare, should mean we can strengthen the squad in other areas and maybe pick up a striker with a better goalscoring instinct
bill at 16:24:49 Wednesday December 8 99
Teamtalk latest story:
Northampton Town striker Steve Howard is closer to becoming a Carlisle United player after further negotiations between the two clubs.
It is understood that Town boss Kevin Wilson - voted top manager in the Third Division for November - will accept a bid of £100,000 for the player he bought from Hartlepool only eight months ago.
The Cumbrians have so far tabled £75,000, but that is expected to be raised to meet Wilson's asking price, as United general manager Martin Wilkinson sees Howard as an important piece in the jigsaw as the team is rebuilt in midfield and attack.
A Northampton spokesman would only say: "Steve Howard is still a Northampton player and will be until Kevin Wilson decides otherwise."
But the factor in Carlisle's favour is Grimsby Town's Daryl Clare, who has impressed while on loan at the Cobblers recently. Kevin Wilson wants to make him a permanent signing, but Grimsby are asking £200,000. Wilson therefore needs to raise some cash fast, with Northampton already suffering financially.
Howard, 23, has only managed three goals during his time with Northampton Town. He has also been the target of abuse at matches, which has angered Kevin Wilson.
But Martin Wilkinson is adamant that Howard is the man United need, and said: "We are hopeful that Northampton will agree to sell very soon." Wilkinson watched Howard in a reserve game last week, where he played well in central midfield for the second half and scored in a 3-1 win.
Danny at 16:18:47 Wednesday December 8 99
The board want to cut the wage bill right.... so if we accept the offers from Carlisle and Rubbish & Direones for Steve and Ali, then buy Daryl, we have one less wage to pay plus the perfect player to partner Sir Carlo. Last night, I thought the first half was bloody awfull, the second was'nt fantastic but we played a lot better. Morrow looks like he will be a quality player in the future and if we fail to land Daryl, then maybe we could try Carlo and Morrow up front.
Jane at 15:50:9 Wednesday December 8 99
Why should we raise funds? We give enough to the club in ticket sales, shirts, assorted crud from the shop, programmes, rip-offs like last night's reserve match and still have three fund raising projects on the go (CD, Hamtune, Xmas Cards). Let the people who's bloody job it is sort out funding. None of 'em are exactly poor.
Sid at 15:35:33 Wednesday December 8 99
Buckley has said he is not letting him go!! I saw it on Teletext last night and he reckons he still has a bright future ahead of him, so he is staying with Grimsby. So, Town will have to put up the £200k if we are going to buy him.
Rosy tinted specs at 13:37:12 Wednesday December 8 99
Buckley should do the decent thing and let us have Clare on a free transfer.....this should go some way to pay us back for the way we were cheated at Wemberlee when their played fouled Colin Hill thus creating their goal (remember)?
Anon at 12:52:31 Wednesday December 8 99
I see last nights fund raising idea went down like a lead balloon.
Robert Dunkley at 12:40:40 Wednesday December 8 99
According to Footballnews Grimsby want £200,000 for Clare. Howeve rif we can get £100,000 for Howard, I am sure we can agree some deal like Seal where we pay 10,000 every ten games Daryl plays up to £200,000. They might not want to sell at all as their best striker Lester can move on for a Bosman and they might sell him and need Daryl
Robert Dunkley at 12:26:13 Wednesday December 8 99
To Sydney Cobbler, a) No I went to Bozeat County Primary School until moving to Hertfordshire b) No, I am 19!
Sydney Cobbler at 10:58:38 Wednesday December 8 99
Questions to Robert Dunkley (a)Did you attend Duston Upper school?(b)Are you around 28 years old? If yes, then I think I might know you.
G-Man at 10:38:48 Wednesday December 8 99
What a good game last night. It was our reserves out and 8 of Cardiff's men played in div 2 on Saturday. The other three were subs. Gibby is a good right back but his attacking side is lacking. Morrow wasn't too good but the taffy twat marking him was arseing him all night. Stevie Howard did alright for himself the Carlisle manager wants to buy him even more no doubt. It's a shame jameseyboy is still around. Never mind, I suppose the county has to have some shit somewhere it may as well be Rushden.
Robert Dunkley at 9:16:56 Wednesday December 8 99
Or maybe we could get a docu soap done called Cobblers!! The books and other spin-offs would make us a fortune. Are any of our players talented singers? We need someone who is humourous, where is Janet Knowles these days!
Robert Dunkley at 9:7:10 Wednesday December 8 99
I do remember I while back Grimsby! had one Ivano Bonnetti and the fans raised money to sign him. I expect this half season ticket thing will earn money. I reckon there will be some negoations, and the board might tell Buckley to sell Clare. If we could make a very tempting offer them it might happen. OR Grimsby lose a lot of matches Buckley is sacked and Atkins gets the Grimsby job and we swap Howard and Clare!!
Anon at 8:48:13 Wednesday December 8 99
A Wanker ?
Sydney Cobbler at 5:34:49 Wednesday December 8 99
HURSTVILLE COBBLER,I actually live in Leichhardt,about a 5 min walk from Norton Street.Been out here now for 4 years.Only thing I really miss are my fort-nightly rantings at Sixfields and Boddingtons(some pubs have it but at $4.50 a schooner, no way!!).How are things down in Hurstville ?
Dead Bears Bum at 5:18:6 Wednesday December 8 99
My first is in MartinW and West Stand Dave, My second is in both their names again,My third again is obvious in both,My fourth is a K which neither have got,My fifth you will find only in Dave,which just leaves my last which is in MartinW the brave. What am I ?
JAMESYBOY at 0:44:25 Wednesday December 8 99
TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE STILL AWAKE.Please what has happened to G-MAN, he used to scare me. To the Carlisle fan in northampton,piss of jock. SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
cwt at 0:17:26 Wednesday December 8 99
spot the deliberate mistake!!!!
cwt at 0:16:51 Wednesday December 8 99
anon i think u may have a few typing errors
TRB Mark at 23:59:14 Tuesday December 7 99
I've sold another 5 CD's in the past few weeks so there's another £20!
WSD at 23:51:23 Tuesday December 7 99
Sell my body eh? But you want to raise money right?
Anon at 23:49:24 Tuesday December 7 99
hello i'm a cobblers afmn i htink th t h eteam i s great and that we il win opriomition up the xobblets, my keyborads back tofront and i have a litle difficulty especially late at night, it's one of those made in peshiteterborough sooory if any o ne hadtrotuble bu tyo u know what s the in brfed s aree ,lime esspm eci ally wi hth ne w techno l gyjrmtgyt, maybe ai shoulod just scajope theis mae ss a e e. nbow aboutrf a darw with thescum in the seconf round iof the cup0 to have so men revenge rememeber shit on the boro now and for ever
BR at 23:47:43 Tuesday December 7 99
Why do people insist on anonymity? Goodnight all.
cwt at 23:46:54 Tuesday December 7 99
iam interested in donateing something
how do i become a regular emailer?
or have the latest news emailed to me
( or is that the same thing)
Anon at 23:43:8 Tuesday December 7 99
He certainley likes scoring against the welsh scum that aka Cardiff
BR at 23:42:10 Tuesday December 7 99
Parrish has been a legend for a long while.
BR at 23:39:42 Tuesday December 7 99
Sorry Ray that comment was aimed at WSD.
WSD at 23:39:33 Tuesday December 7 99
Yeah Ray, who cares :)
Phil Baron at 23:39:13 Tuesday December 7 99
Parrish is now a legend (he told me to say that)
Anon at 23:39:12 Tuesday December 7 99
WSD how about selling your body to gain a few extra quid for the Daryl Clare fund?
BR at 23:38:12 Tuesday December 7 99
Who cares?
Ray at 23:37:56 Tuesday December 7 99
The Tipping table has now been updated - and we have a new leader!
at 23:37:26 Tuesday December 7 99
WSD at 23:36:19 Tuesday December 7 99
I'd best not tell you how much they were then Big Fella
BR at 23:35:42 Tuesday December 7 99
Auction your Oasis tickets WSD. You should get a couple of quid at least. (I'm not bidding)
WSD at 23:33:22 Tuesday December 7 99
I'm going to Wemberlee whatever, If you've all got oasis tickets clap yer hands... *clap* *clap*
CARRIED AWAY at 23:32:19 Tuesday December 7 99
WEM-BER-LEEE, WEM-BER-LEEEE WE'RE THE FAMOUS NORTHAMPTON TOWN AND WE'RE GOIN' TO WEM-BER-LEEEEEEEE. QUE SERA SERA WHATEVA WILL BE WILL BE, WE'RE ALL GOIN' TO WEM-BER-LEE QUE SERA SERA! THE COBBLERS THE COBBLERS EEEEEEIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIEIO UP THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE WE GO, WHEN WE WIN PROMOTION, THIS IS WHAT WE'LL SING WE ARE COBBLERS WE ARE COBBLERS KEVIN WILSONS' KING BTW COBBLERS GOING UP WE'RE GOING UP WE'RE GOING UP WE'RE GOING ........ and now I'm going to bed thank you and goodnight!
BR at 23:27:43 Tuesday December 7 99
I'll sell the master tapes of "Fields of Green".
Anon at 23:26:51 Tuesday December 7 99
Now that sounds like agood idea
BR at 23:26:10 Tuesday December 7 99
As much as that! You've obviously seen my house.
Anon at 23:25:24 Tuesday December 7 99
That's the least we'd expect from you BR
WSD at 23:24:57 Tuesday December 7 99
-snip-
WSD at 23:24:15 Tuesday December 7 99
Hey here's a great idea, we could record and release a CD
Anon at 23:23:50 Tuesday December 7 99
You might raise around £5,000 then BR , but hey every little helps:-)
BR at 23:21:40 Tuesday December 7 99
Yeah, I'll willingly sell my house and possessions and raffle my son to help buy Clare.
Anon at 23:21:29 Tuesday December 7 99
I would think that us Internet "nerds" could raise around £15,000 to £20,000, add that to collections made on match days £20,000 to £30,000 we could have arounf £50K in one week
T. at 23:17:25 Tuesday December 7 99
Well I ought to really but hey its only work tomorrow
Anon at 23:17:9 Tuesday December 7 99
Soccer AM
Isleworth
Middlesex
Kent
WSD at 23:16:56 Tuesday December 7 99
Cobblers!
Steve Church at 23:16:33 Tuesday December 7 99
Put me down for £50K....
Soccer AM at 23:16:10 Tuesday December 7 99
No really, we want Northampton Town fans on
Ray at 23:15:56 Tuesday December 7 99
What sort of figure did you have in mind Anon? There are about 200 regular emailers.
Anon at 23:15:29 Tuesday December 7 99
We thought YOU had gone to bed!
Anon at 23:15:19 Tuesday December 7 99
COBBLERS
T. at 23:14:17 Tuesday December 7 99
Where you all gone?
Soccer AM at 23:13:55 Tuesday December 7 99
We want Cobblers fans please write, phone, fax or E-mail us if anyone is interested.
T. at 23:9:20 Tuesday December 7 99
brandy and bed calls for me now I think
Anon at 23:8:25 Tuesday December 7 99
COBBLERS!
Anon at 23:8:2 Tuesday December 7 99
15 years or so ago the supporters raised £11000 at very short notice to buy Warren Donald from West Ham mainly from collections at a couple of home games. We were promoted shortly after. Surely it's not beyond all Cobblers supporters to make a small contribution to Clare's transfer which could make our season? Ray, care to start a kitty with Internet pledges? If there is enough GENUINE interest expressed here by this time tomorrow I'll start by emailing the first pledge.
WSD at 23:7:34 Tuesday December 7 99
Yep, Ali Gibb at right back, and he was absolute shite
BR at 23:4:57 Tuesday December 7 99
T - try shutting the front door!
Youreon@skysports.co.uk at 23:4:53 Tuesday December 7 99
Send your message about the Super Town NOW! Include that you want to go on Soccer am and it might just happen!
Robert Dunkley at 23:4:47 Tuesday December 7 99
So was Ali G at right-back?
WSD at 23:2:45 Tuesday December 7 99
I told you T, whiskey is what you need m'lass! Or Brandy, if thats more to your liking :)
Carl at 23:2:32 Tuesday December 7 99
You should try wearing shorts all winter
T. at 23:1:0 Tuesday December 7 99
I still haven't thawed out and I've been home half an hour
Nat at 22:58:1 Tuesday December 7 99
They could hand out blankets at the turnstiles as you go in. Like they did with balloons in the play-offs.
Nat at 22:55:27 Tuesday December 7 99
Let's take it one step at a time BR!
BR at 22:53:24 Tuesday December 7 99
Splendid idea Nat and maybe a roof over the top would help.
Anon at 22:52:44 Tuesday December 7 99
too late, d'oh
Anon at 22:52:14 Tuesday December 7 99
Wolverrhampton wanderers v birmingham city
Nat at 22:51:13 Tuesday December 7 99
It's Wolves vs Birmingham Sid on the 17th. Poor game tonight, though good result considering the amount of "first-teamers" out and we were playing second division Cardiff. I thought Morrow had a good game, he battled well chased everything and held the ball up. On another night and with a bit more confidence he would easily have had a goal. How about some underseat heating?
BR at 22:47:27 Tuesday December 7 99
Interesting even
Anon at 22:46:42 Tuesday December 7 99
no it's not sid,hang on 5 mins and i'll tell you who's on
BR at 22:46:17 Tuesday December 7 99
Intersting tactics from Sean Parrish in the first half when he told the ballboy over the East Stand side (at the Cardiff attacking end) to go up the other end of the pitch with the spare ball!
Sid at 22:44:44 Tuesday December 7 99
Someone told me that the Plymouth game on Fri 17th Dec is on Sky Sports. Can anyone confirm this?
Sid at 22:44:22 Tuesday December 7 99
Another good win tonight, at least we finally get to the second round of a cup! Morrow battled hard, but needs more strength. Howey was excellent, while O'Reilly almost did a Taibi! Carlo was rested, along with Sammo, while Frainy and Hendon have not been at the club since the weekend because of 'flu.
BR at 22:41:36 Tuesday December 7 99
Morrow was having an almighty battle, especially with Vaughan who did everything but nail his feet to the floor! In the circumstances I think Andy played exceptionally well and learnt the reality of first team football.
Robert Dunkley at 22:39:0 Tuesday December 7 99
I think we really want a home tie as our record at Sixfields is excellent. I am really delighted that Sean is scoring again.
Was Carlo rested or was he suffering from the flu?
BR at 22:38:44 Tuesday December 7 99
It's about time they got some bloody heating installed up Sixfields!
WSD at 22:37:15 Tuesday December 7 99
Morrow was pretty average really, a lot of running not really getting him anywhere. A bit like Carlo was under Atkins
Anon at 22:36:33 Tuesday December 7 99
2,400 attendance, more than the average R&D game...and this is the mickey mouse cup
Robert at 22:33:30 Tuesday December 7 99
Was Morrow any good? I expect if we were 2-0 up we would ahve brought a couple of the lads on. I mean some are younger than me!
WSD at 22:32:16 Tuesday December 7 99
Nope. Not for us anyway
Robert Dunkley at 22:31:46 Tuesday December 7 99
Did any subs come on?
WSD at 22:30:1 Tuesday December 7 99
Robert - Dickson, Binder and Gould were announced as 29, 30, and 31. That was crap, but hey we won... AGAIN! Spedding was my MOM right up until that awful back pass in the last minute that almost sent it into extra-time. They'll never beat the Cobblers...
Tony at 21:58:53 Tuesday December 7 99
R+D, thanks for that it's great. But you have to delete /index.shml to connect
The Romsey Cobbler at 21:58:33 Tuesday December 7 99
I want to get my hands on a copy of "I was born under the Hotel End" by Quentin Jones. I've found out today it's not being reprinted. Has anyone got one that they would like to sell?
R+D at 21:44:43 Tuesday December 7 99
Vidiprinter - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/static/football/livescores/vidiprinter/index.shml . Enjoy!
Robert Dunkley at 21:40:12 Tuesday December 7 99
Cobblers enter the draw with Oxford, Torquay, Cheltenham, Swansea
Robert at 21:38:7 Tuesday December 7 99
1-0 final score
Carl at 21:24:45 Tuesday December 7 99
Ha ha ha ha ha ha good old Sean, where is this vidi printer?
R+D at 21:21:2 Tuesday December 7 99
Have any of you been on the bbc vidiprinter page? It's brilliant!!!
Robert Dunkley at 21:14:38 Tuesday December 7 99
PPPPPPPAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRR IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SCORES! I bet they hate him!
Carl at 21:12:0 Tuesday December 7 99
They won't be on on the Friday night will they? I thought First Div. were on on a Sunday
Luton Cobbler at 21:7:46 Tuesday December 7 99
I also hoped the Boro game might be on Sky, but Harrods FC are on again
R+D at 20:57:56 Tuesday December 7 99
And what might that be?
Robert Dunkley at 20:50:13 Tuesday December 7 99
I am trying to hunt down a source of information
Carl at 20:49:47 Tuesday December 7 99
On both counts
Carl at 20:49:23 Tuesday December 7 99
No idea.
R+D at 20:49:11 Tuesday December 7 99
Where's Mr Dunkley gone?
R+D at 20:48:41 Tuesday December 7 99
is commentary on the bbc, radio northampton?
Carl at 20:45:9 Tuesday December 7 99
I have to save my dosh to come home at the weekends
Carl at 20:44:40 Tuesday December 7 99
At home
R+D at 20:44:32 Tuesday December 7 99
If you are boared, why do you come on here when you can go out?
R+D at 20:43:35 Tuesday December 7 99
Where are u playing tonight?
Carl at 20:43:3 Tuesday December 7 99
No I'm not prejudiced, just don't like listening to Jamesboy or whatever he is called, it is only a bit of fun. Helps the evening go along, 'cause I am bored
Carl at 20:41:14 Tuesday December 7 99
No idea, well it seems as all the Northampton folk are at the game so we ain't gonna get any reports until later
R+D at 20:40:31 Tuesday December 7 99
Carl; do you have a predudice against me, or the team I support?
Robert Dunkley at 20:37:11 Tuesday December 7 99
Maybe some numbers will be reallocated eg McGavins
Carl at 20:36:17 Tuesday December 7 99
That is a bloody good point actually, hmmm I don't know
Robert Dunkley at 20:34:35 Tuesday December 7 99
Half-time 0-0. I wonder if we will make any subs. Only Hughes and Thompson have squad numbers what are Messrs Dickson, Binder and Gould
Robert dunkley at 20:33:3 Tuesday December 7 99
In my room in Lancaster
Robert Dunkley at 20:32:21 Tuesday December 7 99
Well our wage bill is a lot less now three players have retired, and if Wilkinson calls it a day that will help as well. Of course if we can pull in another 500 fans that will give well over £100,00 wage receipts until the end of the season.
Carl at 20:32:20 Tuesday December 7 99
Oh bugger :-)
R+D at 20:31:54 Tuesday December 7 99
Hello, all. Sorry to be so late but I couldn't get on my machine until now. A fabulous win for us on Saturday - a 5-0 stonking against Hayes, of sort of FA Cup fame. Talking of the FA Cup, we're going up to Shellied for a loverley game this Sunday, I hope everyone enjoys the game, before we come back and win the conf, and then meet you next season!
Carl at 20:30:30 Tuesday December 7 99
Where are you then Robert?
Carl at 20:29:21 Tuesday December 7 99
Talking of games on Sky, one around the 15th of Jan may be in order, well the Friday before anyway
Robert Dunkley at 20:29:9 Tuesday December 7 99
According to FootballNews it is still 0-0
Robert Dunkley at 20:28:21 Tuesday December 7 99
Well the only person who has not featured lately is Peer. Welch I think is out until the new year. It seems that like his moustached look alike D. Seaman, they have had dodgy ribs.
Robert Dunkley at 20:26:43 Tuesday December 7 99
Hopefully a nice little game on Sky will boost our finances. I wonder if KW knows that we might have to make do with our current players. He is having a look at Morrow tonight, and with Dickson and Thompson on the bench, maybe KW will get Clare on loan for another month and unleash Morrow. Carlo will need covering whilst playing for Canada in February.
Carl at 20:26:15 Tuesday December 7 99
That's some team isn't it, still good enough for the 3rd under Kev. What is happening with Keith Welch is he alright, Orient was quite awhile ago now, oh yes and updates please :-)
Luton Cobbler at 20:21:58 Tuesday December 7 99
I don't think we'll be buying Clare. I heard from a reliable source Saturday that the club is almost £300k back in debt due mainly to the size of squad and excessive wage bill. Any updates on tonights game would also be appreciated.
Robert Dunkley at 19:59:39 Tuesday December 7 99
Poor Janet in the club shop! I bet she has been busy creating new numbers for the lads look at this team!
O'Reilly; Gibb, Howey, Hope, Spedding; Savage, Hunt, Peer, Parrish; Howard, Morrow subs Hughes, Dickson, Gould, Thompson, Binder!
Andy Morrow make hi full debut.
CIJ at 19:52:46 Tuesday December 7 99
Has anyone heard anymore on the proposed Howard and Clare transfers?? We were supposed to be selling Howard to Carlise for aroud 80-90k and then going to by Clare. This is what I heard on Friday last week. Does anyone know any more?? Clare was out with a groin injury but I heard he used the time off to go to Grimsby to "talk about his future". He was then later being quoted as saying he feels Northampton is the right place to kickstart his career. Am I being thick, or does that mean something is about to happen.
Carl Smith at 19:30:3 Tuesday December 7 99
Kobbler, have you a nice word to say about anyone? :-)
Kobbler at 19:7:36 Tuesday December 7 99
CMON TOWN BEAT THOSE SHEEPSHAGGING WANKERS
Carl at 18:52:53 Tuesday December 7 99
So is anyone gonna be left to tell us what is going on away from home, is it even on the Radio?
Goodie at 18:42:26 Tuesday December 7 99
Come on town! lets kill those fuckin sheep shaging wankers tonight
Anon at 18:35:3 Tuesday December 7 99
I'm just leaving........sheep,sheep, sheep sha...!??k....e...r..s
Anon at 18:34:1 Tuesday December 7 99
Not going tonight then Sid, that'll make a change!
Sid at 18:23:9 Tuesday December 7 99
Oh, everyone must be gearing up for the important match tonight. COME ON COBBLERS - let's at least try to stay in this cup!
Carl at 16:14:12 Tuesday December 7 99
DOH!!
Carl at 16:13:49 Tuesday December 7 99
Has anyone else tried the Talksport live radio internet broadcast, I'm sitting at work listening to the Rangers game it is quite cool, tried to find a Welsh Radio station for this evening but couldn't, anyone know of one?
Carl at 16:13:47 Tuesday December 7 99
Has anyone else tried the Talksport live radio internet broadcast, I'm sitting at work listening to the Rangers game it is quite cool, tried to find a Welsh Radio station for this evening but couldn't, anyone know of one?
Danny at 16:6:17 Tuesday December 7 99
Hello Sarah xxx
Danny at 16:5:46 Tuesday December 7 99
So onto the Wembley trail once again tonight..... lets get another win tonight and keep this good run going..... Come on Cobblers
Ray at 15:52:32 Tuesday December 7 99
No problems I wouldn't have thought.
Anon at 14:58:57 Tuesday December 7 99
It's POURING with rain in Hertfordshire - Is the game still on - before I drive up????
Ray at 14:30:55 Tuesday December 7 99
I did however notice that Clare hasn't even got a squad number at Grimsby - he really must play a large part at their club.
Ray at 14:28:16 Tuesday December 7 99
If its stats you want then try http://stats.football365.co.uk/
Anon2 at 14:13:11 Tuesday December 7 99
Is chris still there?
Anon2 at 14:10:50 Tuesday December 7 99
Is anyone here going to the game tonight?
Chris at 14:6:33 Tuesday December 7 99
Have you seen Soccerbase?
http://www.soccerbase.com
Probably the only wesite that provides Stats on every team and player in England and Scotland.
Find out how many games and goals a player's played for every team his played for, Split up into league and cup appearances, also transfer fees and personnal information and Squad numbers for every single team are also available.
Try our head to head section where you can find the all time results between any two teams.
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A Club records section (Most capped player, Record transfer fee, Record attendance etc)
On our front page we have the fixtures for the day, which updates into a result 5 minutes after the match finished, complete with all player appearance info updated.
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We have a seperate database for every club.
It would take to long to mention every aspect of Soccerbase, Please take a look and email the site and let us know what you think. Or any changes you feel we should make.
Anon2 at 14:5:28 Tuesday December 7 99
Is antone there?
Tony at 14:4:16 Tuesday December 7 99
Actually I would have to say we owe Ian Atkins greatly for the squad we have now, their all his players. It does amaze me, he bought mlstly the right players, he just didn't have the first clue regarding man-management, tactics, how to play e.t.c. He will make a good scout for this reason.
C. at. W at 13:47:44 Tuesday December 7 99
Oops, sorry that should've been 'haven't'. My typing skills are shite.
Cobbleress at work at 13:45:31 Tuesday December 7 99
Hey Curious Cobbler, have you got a big..... nose? And,no, I hanen't got big tits. Disappointed?
Paul Balcombe at 13:36:39 Tuesday December 7 99
The Cobblers are looking great this season under the management of super Kev! WE SUPPORT THE COBBLERS OVER LAND AND SEA, WE SUPPORT THE COBBLERS ON TO VIIIIIIIICTORYYY!!!!!!!
ATKINS- I HOPE YOU GET SACKED AS A VILLA COACH!!!!!!! PREMIERSHIP TEAMS WANT PLAYERS WHO CAN PASS!!!
9224 at 12:48:57 Tuesday December 7 99
Vote for Carlo - he has been nominated in the shortlist for Nationwide Player of the Month by Sky Sports' Nationwide League Review. Vote for him by phoning 09009 100 564
Robert Dunkley at 12:13:13 Tuesday December 7 99
You could say the DC situation has parallels with Matty Rush.
Robert Dunkley at 12:12:11 Tuesday December 7 99
I think we should be calm about this Clare won't be coming. It is in Grimsbys interest to let him go, as otherwise he will be unhappy and usnettled and when his contract ends in 2001, he will be entitled to move on a tribunal move. What good is that to Grimsby? If they want to be sensible they can sell him on a play as he plays deal, with bonuses for goals, promotion and if they put in a 25% sell on clause, and DC goes for Big money they will be much better off. Also, if Buckley rates hims why has he only played once for Grimsby. I reckon Buckley is trying to take advantage of KWs inexperience. Unfortunately for Buckley KW has been assistant manager for five years and must have picked up some good transfer skills from Atkins and Nicholl.
Robert Dunkley at 12:5:53 Tuesday December 7 99
Ops that was from teamtalk, Carlisle have not made a second bid for BIG Steve
Robert Dunkley at 12:5:9 Tuesday December 7 99
Kevin Wilson is ready to give his youngsters a chance to impress in tonight's Auto Windscreens First Round Southern Section clash with Cardiff City at Sixfields (kick-off 7.45pm).
Andy Morrow, Richard Hope and Ali Gibb are all likely to get their chance but Wilson has delayed naming his squad until nearer kick-off as many of his players are recovering from the 'flu bug which is running through the team.
Midfielder Roy Hunter suffered an ankle injury against Macclesfield on Saturday which will keep him out of the game, while Simon Sturridge (knee) is doubtful.
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Arnold. at 11:56:0 Tuesday December 7 99
NSB: Are you at NSB?
F*** THE POSH!!! at 11:25:36 Tuesday December 7 99
I DON'T LIKE THE POSH AS I AM A COBBLERS FAN, WE ARE NOW ABOVE THEM SO HOW GOOD ID THAT! WE WILL BEAT THEM THIS TIME AND BARRY FRY DON'T EAT ALL THOSE PIES, YOU MIGHT NEED TO RUN WHEN I COME TO YOUR GROUND!!!
WHY ARE U HELEN CHAMBERLAIN ON THE COBBLERS MAIL WHEN YOUR A BLOODY TORQUAY FAN!! R U STARTING TO LIKE THE COBBLERS MORE? at 11:15:56 Tuesday December 7 99
I think you know what's going to happen this year Helen. The cobblers are going back up to Division 2 and with a vengeance!! Under old atkins we looked crap, no movement off the ball, no one touch passes, it was always hit and hope. He's gone to villa to be a scout and look how they're doing!! Super Kev is the best and you know he is, and should be awarded a full time contract at the end of the season (even if we only go up via the play offs.) Carlo's on form and so is welch.
I did think woody was a good keeper and yes he did turn around when u shouted woody!!!! but welch is better!! and we got tons for turley considering david james could hold a ball better!!
forget torquay and support the cobblers!!! big nev is old and knackered and we'll beat u again 3-0 at the end of the season, just u watch!!!
Curious Cobbler at 11:13:42 Tuesday December 7 99
Hey Cobbleress At Work have you got big tits ?
Hurstville Cobbler at 11:11:45 Tuesday December 7 99
Sydney Cobbler Where abouts in Sydney are you ?
Robert Dunkley at 11:7:23 Tuesday December 7 99
Look who might be playing for Cardiff Jorn Schwinkendorf !
Also we do not want Howard to be on the field too long, as if he gets sent off, he will be banned for ages and this might put clubs off signing him, and as it seems that Steve going is essential to get Clare , then Big Steve has to be kept fit at all costs.
Sydney Cobbler at 10:59:1 Tuesday December 7 99
Speaking of Bobby Barnes,does anybody remember a certain rumour way back in 1990.It was around the time of the Rochdale F.A.Cup debacle and involved the previously mentioned Mr Barnes and a certain Mr Phil Chard......plus a certain female related to Chardy......,can anybody shed any clothes,erm,light on the matter.
Hernan at 10:52:51 Tuesday December 7 99
Bobby Barnes was my favorite player as well. He and Tony Adcock were a classic strike partnership. I heard that Carlisle upped the offer to 90k. Take it Wilse. Not coz I hate Stevie Howard but because it is a lot of money for someone who is always going to get booed by some EEJITS. It would certainly go towards the "Purchase Clare Off Of That Little Shit Buckley Fund".
Hernan at 10:45:57 Tuesday December 7 99
Steve(18:36 Monday) Bobby Barnes' wages weren't payed for by a local butcher, it was every time he scored a goal he got an enormous amount of steak. I'm surprised he didn't get mad cow disease with the amount of goals he scored for us.
reserve team fan at 10:41:42 Tuesday December 7 99
why do so little people support the reserves, they're cool.Ok they have trouble scoring goals but their legs are nice.Andy morrows got nice floppy hair.
Nosey Parker at 8:49:14 Tuesday December 7 99
Anon what player(s) do you class as dickheads
Cobbleress at work at 8:33:5 Tuesday December 7 99
Never mind Danny, it's not as if it was a 'date' date and just think, you saved yourself a tenner by not having to pay for the cinema tickets AND you didn't have to sit through 'East Is East' (again) even though you thought it was crap the first time around. I wouldn't know as I haven't seen it yet! Probably see you at the game tonight, Danny. Come on you Cobblers!
Anon at 23:19:52 Monday December 6 99
Most of them are.....
NSB at 22:53:28 Monday December 6 99
i dunno whether opta is gonna make the game better or not..... the stats they compile are what champ manager 3 uses, you would think that the stas migt give managers a better idea about how players are performing but it doesnt tel you some crucial thing like... is a player a complete dickhead or not???
Soccer AM at 22:49:29 Monday December 6 99
COBBLERS!
Helen Chamberlain at 22:25:21 Monday December 6 99
I LOVE WOO-DAY!!
East Northants Village Boy at 22:24:4 Monday December 6 99
Thats right Daddy smack me harder!!!!!
Tim Lovejoy at 22:20:55 Monday December 6 99
Cobblers
Danny at 22:20:4 Monday December 6 99
Anon, If I posted to them that they had only one joke do you think that would get me on the telly, or do you think I should tell the two girls of our group they can't come and mail Sky to tell them that the group are all lads??? Or tell Sky anyway and then turn up with the original group???
Danny at 22:17:9 Monday December 6 99
Ooooohhhh Bob Bobby, Bobby Bobby Bobby Bobby Bobby Barnes
Tony at 21:59:1 Monday December 6 99
Steve, that's a bit sad. He was a hero of mine and I'm disappointed to hear he's using his contacts to flog pensions etc. He deserved better.
Steve at 21:40:16 Monday December 6 99
O.K. Tony. To finish the story off, Bobby Barnes now calls himself a Financial Consultant. He's basically working for Friends Provident (I think), flogging insurance, pensions e.t.c. (and why not?)
Fanatic at 21:28:44 Monday December 6 99
Just been down to the club shop with my wife to choose my Christmas presents.Christmas morning I`m going to throw back my Cobblers Duvet,
put on my Cobblers Slippers, take my Cobblers Wash Bag into the bathroom, dry myself with my Cobblers Towel,put on my Cobblers Dressing Gown, go downstairs and make myself a cup of tea using my
Cobblers Teapot,pour it into my Cobblers Mug and watch my Cobblers Videos. In the afternoon I`m going to put on my Cobblers Kit and
ride my Cobblers Mountain bike around Sixfields eating my Cobblers
Nougat.
Mick at 21:13:42 Monday December 6 99
This may or may not be good news, according to computer predictions we are the 2nd most fancied team to win away on Saturday, behind Celtic to beat Aberdeen.
Cwt at 21:11:14 Monday December 6 99
it appears that the email address Alan (slap head) Buckley left doesnt appaer to be a known one. WANKER WANKER WANKER WANKER.
But if clare didnt sign and stevieeee Howard stayed how many of u still think that we will play the stuff we r ang putting the ball ij the onion bag and achieve promotion. i for one think so , so dont moan about not getting clare and remember what we have r COBBLERS and we r the finest team ever seen UP THE TOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apathy at 21:0:1 Monday December 6 99
Why do people constantly put Steve Howard down. As long as he plays for NTFC and he puts in his all that's all that counts. He may not have the pace of Sturridge, Clare and Corazzin and he doesn't link up as well as Corazzin and Clare but he plays for our team and that's what matters. We should be incouraging him not ruining his confidence.
Mick at 20:15:11 Monday December 6 99
Cobblers now 2nd favourites with all but Stanley, who have us at 5-1. Tote and Corals are 7-2. All those who took 14-1 at the start of the season, check you haven't lost your slip - you might need it!
Ben Jones at 20:10:33 Monday December 6 99
Well Done Kev!!!!!
We're Going Up Again!!!
Tony at 20:9:46 Monday December 6 99
Steve, finish it off, where is Bobby Barnes now?
Anon at 19:47:48 Monday December 6 99
Danny post that to them, see what their response is
Steve at 18:36:53 Monday December 6 99
There was an amusing bit in today's Guardian (Guardian spelt S-U-N) in their weekly 'Where are they now?' spot. The featured player was Bobby Barnes (remember him? His wages of £500 per week were paid for by a local butcher, I believe). Well, the Cobblers get a good old mention, but not quite in the way you might wish. Barnes speaks well of the Cobblers and the support he received, but describes how he was flogged to the Pooh at the time of going into administration. As an incentive to go, he was 'given' a flash car (something like an Escort XR3). A few weeks later, he was approached in the Pooh car park after training by a couple of ladies representing the administrators, who re-possessed it, saying it hadn't been the Cobblers' car to give away.
Danny at 18:33:27 Monday December 6 99
I also mailed Soccer AM with a list of names and they responded by sending me a mail saying Cobblers, to which I responded with No its true we really are Northampton fans and they responded with Cobblers!!!! Fair enough, I thought first time, they're trying to see if I actually watch the show but to do it twice, well I found it a little dull. Soccer AM do you want Cobblers fans on or what??? ONE JOKE YOU'VE ONLY GOT ONE JOKE, YOU'VE ONLY GOT ONE JOKE, YOU'VE ONLY GOT ONE JOKE!!!!!!!
WSD at 17:26:43 Monday December 6 99
To underline how much Kevin Wilson has transformed the team, FOUR players have been named in the OPTA team of the week for Division 3, including Ian Sampson who was the highest scoring defender in the division! You know where to find more info! Personally I didn't think Sammo had a very good game, he missed a sitter in the first half, plus he slipped to let in a Macc forward who very nearly scored. Shows what I know!
Paul at 17:7:4 Monday December 6 99
Hello to Paul who supports Shrewsbury. So the match is on then? I keep seeing it listed as being postponed, and assumed it was to do with one of those cups that we're not too bothered about at the moment. And as to how we are playing....be afraid, be very afraid!! We are a team transformed, and the football has been a joy to see just recently. This message board is in danger of drying up because we've got nothing to moan about. Last Saturday we suffered a 20 minute power cut followed by a blizzard, and we did n't even mind because the football is worth watching , and there were times when we never thought we'd be able to say that again. The Cobblers are going up!!
WSD at 16:42:12 Monday December 6 99
Carl - vay vay true
East Northants Village Boy at 15:52:44 Monday December 6 99
Ooooh ennit luvly.... we're all gooin' Sheffield!!
Ali Gibb fan club at 15:30:46 Monday December 6 99
hey everyone... let's all support Ali the flying wing back, with the chant "Run Forest Run"!
Ali Gibb at 15:14:6 Monday December 6 99
Hey everyone I took two decent corners on Saturday! My hair is still nice.
Carl at 14:17:52 Monday December 6 99
Yeah but Dave there is that high pitched squeaky voiced shite who sits just behind me, he is driving everyone mental!!!!!
Alan Buckley - Grimsby Manager at 13:49:3 Monday December 6 99
As I am a tight fisted little fishy northern shitbag whose jammy shitty team denied us..*ahem*..I mean you Division One glory I will annoy you further by priceing Daryl Clare well out of your price-range. I also take it up the arse by the way.
WSD at 13:21:28 Monday December 6 99
But the banter in the Southern West Upper was tops on Saturday, espesh with the Macc fans, even tho there weren't many of them. It's definitely better than the North where I was for the two seasons before this one.
WSD at 13:19:26 Monday December 6 99
I can't be arsed with this Soccer AM thing anymore anyway, they've messed us around enough, good luck everybody! Anon - nowhere in the ground will have any atmosphere on Tuesday cos it's the Tinpot Auto Windscreen Repair Workers Trophy first round.
Colt at 12:13:50 Monday December 6 99
sod Clare, Ian Woan is currently out of contract and I hear he'll play peanuts, which is good because that's all we have. Woan for the Cobblers that's what I say.
Colt at 12:12:43 Monday December 6 99
sod Clare, Ian Woan is currently out of contract and I hear he'll play peanuts, which is good because that's all we have. Woan for the Cobblers that's what I say.
Hernan at 11:22:39 Monday December 6 99
That tight fisted northern little gremlin Alan Buckley wont sell him for less than 200k and will probably ask for more as he is a northern twat who's shitty team beat us but didn't necessarily deserve to.
Ralph at 10:51:59 Monday December 6 99
Well said Loyal Supporter. What makes this guy think that Howard going automatically leads to Clare signing? We could lose both! I heard it from a very reliable source that Buckley rates Clare and wants to keep him. Bugger!
Hartwell Cobbler at 10:10:56 Monday December 6 99
Steve - yes, as I said, just getting through the trauma of moving house ! Not in Hartwell now but don't think I'll bother to change my monica. Regarding our performances since Wilson took over, I agree with so many others that it's like a breathe of fresh air after the stale odour of the final 18 months of Yan Brumiekins. The two Kevs are allowing the players to play and express themselves and they are enjoying their game. It vindicates what many of us had been saying for a long time - that we have some good players here who, if given the chance to play the ball on the deck, pass and move and get forward in numbers, are capable of turning it on. And, on the back of this, the results are now coming. The atmosphere in the dressing room and elsewhere behind the scenes at the club is now very positive. Which is another vital ingredient. I do hope we can persuade Buckley to part with Clare and that we can find the cash to buy him. I think he's proven to be the catalyst for our forward play. If we have had firm bids for Howard and Gibb, I am sure it would be in the club's best interests to sell them, if that helps raise some cash towards the purchase of Clare. However, will Buckley let him go ? Right now he's said no.
Paul Morrey at 9:1:13 Monday December 6 99
Yep we got the mighty John Gayle, and he will probaly start on Saturday. We've only had him for 2 games, so i've only seen 180 minutes of him so it's a bit early to judge. However so far his best point is that on corners, free kicks e.t.c, there tallest defender marks him, leaving are other 6feet +, players more of a chance.
A Shrewsbury Town Supporter.
P.S Could anyone please cheer me up and tell me that your not actually playing as well as it seems you are, and that your recent results have been lucky. Well I can dream can't I.
Mcrirrick at 8:44:34 Monday December 6 99
WSD, I did say this last time, a good friend of mine works for Sky sports and if you do want to get on Soccer AM e mail me and I can sort it out quite easily.
Loyal Cobbler :MESSAGE TO TWAT BOY at 8:44:29 Monday December 6 99
You just can't stop criticisng Howard can you? It makes no difference if you prefer Clare or Howard, Steve still plays for NTFC and the fans should get behind him not give him a hard time. Because of all the shit you boo boys are giving him his confidence is probably nil, he can't do a thing right(It's the same with Ali). Why can't you leave them alone. I seem to rememeber all the crap John Gayle had when he wasn't doing well and when he started getting the goals all the hypocritical tossers like you were singing his name. Howard may not be as talented as Clare but he wears the Claret and White so stop your booing. I'm sure this will have no effect whatsoever, all you morons will still have a go on Tuesday and at Shrewsbury etc until you hound Steve out of the club. I bet you'll be mighty proud of yourselves when this happens and you'll have to find another player to make their life a misery. W*****s!
Boo Boy at 8:5:48 Monday December 6 99
Clare had recovered from his groin strain, but had gone down with the 'flu. As for Howard, is there seriously anyone out there who would prefer him to Clare? Had Howard connected with their goalie in the dying minutes he would surely have been sent off, a truly reckless challenge. And looks like a reunion with Johnny Gayle next week.
CDU at 6:37:8 Monday December 6 99
VfB Stuttgart have made football history by sacking a player for making racist comments.
The Bundesliga club cut all links with Thorsten Legat after he scrawled racist abuse across a poster of a team-mate. Guinean midfielder Pablo Thiam had promoted a soft drink, and Legat wrote Negersaft – negro juice – across the advertisement.
Club officials used handwriting experts to find the guilty party and when they showed Legat the evidence, he confessed to the incident and was immediately suspended.
A Stuttgart statement simply said: “The club and Legat have severed their relationship with immediate effect. The two parties have agreed upon silence over contents of the termination agreement. .....It's good to see that Walter Tull was not campaigning in vain....
Ray at 1:5:23 Monday December 6 99
I certainly met brrrrrr on Saturday - my feet were like block of ice.
T. at 23:52:47 Sunday December 5 99
But you'd get to meet me and BR!
T. at 23:52:17 Sunday December 5 99
But of course, some of the kids can get a bit over enthusiastic
Nat at 23:51:21 Sunday December 5 99
Anon, how about the South Stand?
Anon at 23:49:19 Sunday December 5 99
is there a good atmosphere?
T. at 23:46:50 Sunday December 5 99
I sit in the East round about the half way line at the back, very good view and no rowdies!
Anon at 23:44:50 Sunday December 5 99
Ah teeeeee, where do you sit and what is it like there, just trying to find a nice seat for the AWS
Anon at 23:42:45 Sunday December 5 99
WSD Will you be sitting in the southern west upper this coming Tuesday? I may be buying a seat around that area could you tell me in less than 250 words what it's like, much apreicated
T. at 23:41:19 Sunday December 5 99
Evening all
Ralph at 23:40:37 Sunday December 5 99
Sadly folks I'd love to banter all night but I must get my beauty sleep or I will look like my passport photo! Arrrrrrrrrrrrrgh! Good to see that some of the regulars have appeared tonight and there is nothing wrong with a bit of non-footie nonsense once in a while. G'night people!
Anon at 23:38:25 Sunday December 5 99
yeah ya have, ya mummy washed ya red jim jams with your skool shirt and it's all pink!
BR at 23:37:44 Sunday December 5 99
The duvet's on me. Goodnight again!
Ralph at 23:36:48 Sunday December 5 99
The Oranjebooms are on me!
Spokesperson on behalf of WSD who has gone to bed at 23:36:11 Sunday December 5 99
I haven't got a bloody pink shirt!
Nat at 23:36:2 Sunday December 5 99
Remember to leave some room in your case to bring back some cold beers!
BR at 23:35:32 Sunday December 5 99
We have. I'm dreaming this.
Ralph at 23:34:47 Sunday December 5 99
I thought we'd gone to bed?
Brass Monkey at 23:34:21 Sunday December 5 99
Wanted: One pair of Bollocks!
BR at 23:34:20 Sunday December 5 99
Did you notice how the pitch just below the south end of the West Stand was still quite well lit after the power went down? It must have been the glow from WSD's shirt! Ooops!
Ralph at 23:33:43 Sunday December 5 99
Right it's time to go over the chorus of 'Tulips from Amsterdam' once more pack the old dental floss and Estee Lauder and bid you all a pleasant night.
Nat at 23:33:38 Sunday December 5 99
Cold? It was bloody freezing, and this is just the start of the bad weather, oh joy!!
JAMESYBOY at 23:33:3 Sunday December 5 99
Please go on the programe ive not seen the muppet show in years
Anon at 23:32:17 Sunday December 5 99
On a completley different subject wasn't it cold yesterday?
The Band at 23:31:28 Sunday December 5 99
Yeah WSD we never mention your pink shirt anymore so how about including Ray and Little & Large BR? Huh?
WSD at 23:30:42 Sunday December 5 99
Ah but ""Rudolph"", T has also contacted them and heard nuffin!
Nat at 23:30:20 Sunday December 5 99
Goodnight BR and WSD, sleep tight, hope the bed bugs bite!!!
Rudolph at 23:30:5 Sunday December 5 99
Perhaps it's because they realise what WSD has done to Little BR that they shun WSD!
Henry Kissinger at 23:29:30 Sunday December 5 99
I think what is going on here MartinW is that we DO know that SoccerAM are desperate for us to appear BUT time and again WSD has applied and heard nuffink. OK now?
BR at 23:28:10 Sunday December 5 99
Yeah. Slumberland for me to. Nytol!
WSD at 23:25:2 Sunday December 5 99
Yeah, listen to me1 Anyway as I was saying, g'nite
Bored at 23:24:21 Sunday December 5 99
MartinW - I haven't a bloody clue what you're going on about. Try listening to WSD.
WSD at 23:23:20 Sunday December 5 99
E-mailed and posted Nat
Nat at 23:22:51 Sunday December 5 99
WSD are you sure you have the right address? If they are "desperate" for Northampton fans, surely they would have replied?
WSD at 23:21:34 Sunday December 5 99
Enough of this for one night, I'm off to slumberland, g'nite
WSD at 23:19:41 Sunday December 5 99
MARTINW - I SAY IT AGAIN - a month ago they made special mention for cobblers fans, they have been doing it for weeks now, wehave contacted them numerous times and heard nothing!
MartinW at 23:17:37 Sunday December 5 99
Try again. They made SPECIAL mention of wanting Cobblers fans, honest. It was the last one they mentioned and the STRESSED they want them. They want to use that Cobblers joke over and over again so that it becomes like Suits You sir, coz let's face it Soccer AM pinch a lot of their ideas from The Fast Show.
Don't give up!!!! God, I sound like a Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush record.
And yes, I know, Bored, like the aforementioned record you wish you had the power to switch off.
Nat at 23:16:43 Sunday December 5 99
The same place WSD has been sending his application to be on the show
Nat at 23:16:29 Sunday December 5 99
The same place WSD has been sending his application to be on the show
socceram@bskyb.com at 23:15:24 Sunday December 5 99
Right here Royston!
BR at 23:14:45 Sunday December 5 99
Where do I send the application?
WSD at 23:13:1 Sunday December 5 99
*bwuhahahaha*
Nat at 23:9:15 Sunday December 5 99
Maybe BR could apply to be the Soccerette:-)
WSD at 23:7:20 Sunday December 5 99
Therer there little Jon, it'll all be better soon
BR at 23:1:28 Sunday December 5 99
Yeah, In saw a real nice one in JJB yesterday (just after we'd waved to you in your car and you completely ignored us!)
Great White Shark at 23:0:41 Sunday December 5 99
Start with a putter BR!
Johhny's Garden at 22:59:42 Sunday December 5 99
Gonna cut my hair and shine my shoes . . .
Ralph at 22:58:9 Sunday December 5 99
You in to golf then?
BR at 22:57:39 Sunday December 5 99
Been really busy recording a new album. Gonna be BIG this one. When I'm rich I'll buy the club.
Ralph at 22:57:38 Sunday December 5 99
Off to Amsterdam in the morning. I hope it's true what they say about Amsterdam! I gotta Spliff now as I need an oily night! Arf, arf!
Ralph at 22:56:8 Sunday December 5 99
Sorry we forgot to wave Roy. You probably would have needed night sights anyhow!
BR at 22:55:11 Sunday December 5 99
Howdy Ralph. How the devil are you?
Ralph at 22:54:39 Sunday December 5 99
ROYSTON! I just knew that subject would bring you out! How iz you? WSD really did the dirty come on Dave come clean!
Ralph at 22:53:21 Sunday December 5 99
Perhaps instaed of using a ball for that game they play outside we could use Mr Posh!
BR at 22:53:0 Sunday December 5 99
I never lie. Except when not telling the truth. I have witnesses, ask little BR. He cries himself to sleep every night coz he wants to go on Soccer AM and WSD let him down. It'll take time but he'll get over it.
Ralph at 22:52:44 Sunday December 5 99
Apparently Dave reckoned BR and Ray were originally in that 'team' to appear on Soccer AM! I must admit it would be fun to see T, BR, Ray, MartinW, Anon, TRB, Nat and possibly Hartwell Dave all on early morning TV. So nice to be able to put faces to names doncha fink?
WSD at 22:44:43 Sunday December 5 99
Evenin Big Fella
WSD at 22:44:6 Sunday December 5 99
FALSE!!
BR at 22:43:33 Sunday December 5 99
Yeah - and WSD wouldn't let me and Ray be part of the team even though he promised when I gave him a lift to Macc. on the first day of the season! :-( We made him famous as a CobblesTone and that's the thanks you get! Pah!
WSD at 22:41:1 Sunday December 5 99
This was also just a few weeks ago!
WSD at 22:38:51 Sunday December 5 99
As previous post said: I supplied names and ages of our group, and have heard nothing. Last season I did the same but Sky let us down at the last when we were all set to go on. I cant be arsed anymore
Bored of Northampton at 22:36:55 Sunday December 5 99
MartinW - you obviously missed a hell of a lot of postings regarding this very subject a couple of weeks ago. WSD sorted out a whole "gang" to go on. It's an old subject. Do you only read your own comments?
MartinW at 22:31:49 Sunday December 5 99
WSD, did you suggest a group of people or just that you would be one of those who would like to go on.
If you just put your name forward, could I suggest that perhaps the way to get things underway is that a group of people are put forward, perhaps by Ray, who runs the site.
There was a definite statement on Saturday's show that they wanted Cobblers fans, so even if there was no interest in the past, there is now.
Also, Helen can be given a bit of stick.
JOHN at 22:31:3 Sunday December 5 99
SO POST TO BE A JOKE DOH! DOH! DOH!
WSD at 22:17:35 Sunday December 5 99
Anon - yes I have written/e-mailed/phoned on numerous occasions, but they seem to just not want us on!
Matt Groening at 22:9:38 Sunday December 5 99
HOMMER = HOMER DOH! DOH!
JOHN = HOMMER at 21:36:37 Sunday December 5 99
KITCHEN SINK DOH!
cwt at 21:12:0 Sunday December 5 99
when will welch be available again
Anon at 20:55:51 Sunday December 5 99
I thought WSD was already planning a day out on Soccer AM? Has it all gone pear-shaped?
Mark Too at 20:42:49 Sunday December 5 99
One thing I have noticed, and I am not being sexist.All the "team of the week" always seem to be male, whereas, if I remember correctly we were going with both sexes. Maybe this has put them off, or are they willing to accept both sexes. I know this sounds sexist, but it is just an observation!
cwt at 20:38:5 Sunday December 5 99
only in defence situations(frain)
cwt at 20:36:45 Sunday December 5 99
iam sorry for sounding to critical and moaning but i put this forward in a constructive way (frain). it just struck me yesterday how many times he hoofs it away when there r other options. Although as he proved yesterday he has good vision and awarness and brings alot of other players into the game, especailly speeding down the left,he has a good engine on him and in that sense more suited to a midfield role. I was only making a point not in the manner acustemed to this site , where players get slagged of to rediclous lenghs(howard for example) who i believe has the promise to become a much better player and it wouldnt be good to the club to sell him.
M at 20:18:56 Sunday December 5 99
Keep trying, i've spoken to them on the phone and they really do want fans from Northampton, Helen Chamberlain like's the Cobblers, even though we beat her team
Anon at 20:15:22 Sunday December 5 99
CWt - yes it just is you - Frain had an excellent game with some superb passing withou panic - if you recall the first goal; he made space from being under pressure and put an excllent cross over.
You are right about SS who had a below par gamen though.
T. at 20:1:41 Sunday December 5 99
I've contacted Soccer Am too and got no response, think they just like to take the p and don't actually want any of us on
M at 19:54:26 Sunday December 5 99
sorry that should have been Tim
M at 19:53:19 Sunday December 5 99
MartinW, The cobblers pun on Soccer AM is because we stuffed Torquay and Hells Bells was there and Time wrote Cobblers on her mobile phone on hearing they had lost, I think if fans go on there they must be prepared for a lot of stick, but it would be a really good day out with a chance to meet a few famous names as well
Ralph at 19:10:34 Sunday December 5 99
Garden sink?
MartinW at 19:5:57 Sunday December 5 99
cwt, It's amazing to hear someone criticise a 2-0 victory playing good football. While I appreciate that performances are important, it's hard to criticise a team that has gone from 11th to fourth winning games with some panache and attacking flair.
Remember Frainy is one member of a team who have had to change to a new passing style of play - rather than the hoof-it tactics of Atkins. I think the results tell the story of how well the players are adapting.
What we would have given last season to have won 2-0 against Macclesfield. We wouldn't have been relegated for a start.
cwt at 18:54:23 Sunday December 5 99
is it just me or when frain is ever under any kind off pressure he panicks madley and just boots the dam thing, also SS did fuck all yesterday, does he have flu? normaley he is lively looking like creating chances.
MartinW at 18:44:25 Sunday December 5 99
I should explain there is a section on Soccer AM which is on on Saturday morning on Sky Sports 2 - in which they have fans of the week.
They are there generally to be mental and there is a challenge at the end where you have to shoot a ball over a wall and into a net - a less challenging version of the half-time challenge at Sixfields.
JOHN at 18:43:40 Sunday December 5 99
OHH! COBBLERS part one
A small band of truly loyal people, although more failures than successes in recent times. There still has been the very odd moment of success. DIV4 champs 1986/87 Third division play off winners 1996/97 Apart from these minor successes it’s been failure after failure. Why do we continue to support our team? I ask myself again and again why. I have several reasons and here they are. My memories of the championship season are very vague, I was only seven. But the next season will stick in my memory for years to come. We played Chesterfield at home Tony adcock scored a hat-trick that day. Its not the hat-trick I remember as much as when he scored his third goal he ran to the fans to celebrate with them. He picked a small blond boy up and cuddled him. You guessed It i was that little boy. It’s strange but that moment made every think else that was to happen through the years almost acceptable. I’m sure you’ve all seen that great advert. Choose wisely, to choose your team is for life.
OHH! COBBLERS part two
I remember traveling to away games with my dad by car or train. We would sometimes meet my dads friends in a pub, were they would fill me full of crisps and coke. Spoiled brat I’m sure some of you might think but going to home and away games over the years. Was I’m sure as some of you know not something to shout about. My first home game which I went to on my own. Was a Tuesday night at home to Mansfield, OCT 93, A 5-1 WIN till this day the best performance from a cobblers team I have ever seen. Like I said this sticks in my mind because my dad didn’t go, he quizzed me for hours about the game but I was there. Choose wisely to choose your team its for life.
OHH! COBBLERS part three
It was Saturday April 12th 1997. We made the journey to the capital, to face the then not so mighty Fulham. They had just been promoted to div 2, so we would be cannon fodder. But things somehow don’t always work out the way they should. Due two large amounts of lager being drunk, illegally I might add. The game was a bit of a blur, I remember Jason White running from miles out to score the only goal. Then holding on as Fulham threw everything but the garden sink at us. But we held out, at the final whistle the Cobblers large away support went crazy. As the Fulham faithful slumped of home. We celebrated at putney, who remembers the song; we’ve come and shit on your party. They did not like that one. Little did we know what was going to happen next? The next few years were memorable. Choose wisely to choose your team be for life.
MartinW at 18:41:30 Sunday December 5 99
Thanks Danny/WSD
I can't get the Sunday Pink as I don't live in the circulation area.
One more thing, Soccer AM are desperate for Northampton fans to go on their programme. They made specific mention of Northampton fans on Saturday. Anyone interested?
They say people taking part must be aware of the show, and its general content.
Oh, in case you don't know, there is a running joke on Soccer AM where they use Cobblers as an amusing pun. So no doubt anyone interested must be capable of having being mad, raucous and like a bit of a laugh!!!!!!
WSD at 16:45:29 Sunday December 5 99
Tom, you'll be lucky!
Danny at 16:37:12 Sunday December 5 99
MartinW..... Do you not read the other comments or the local sunday pink???? Daryl Clare had a groin strain, hence why he never played yesterday!!!!
Tom Gilder at 15:49:47 Sunday December 5 99
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Hello there, I am in the prosses of putting together a brand new Cobblers website, sixfields.co.uk. But I can't do it without YOUR help. I need people to write mach reports, and update the site. NO HTML or website skills are needed, but if you do have some that would be usefull. Please contact me if you are intrested.
WSD at 15:28:15 Sunday December 5 99
Clare had a groin strain according to PS before the game
MartinW at 15:27:16 Sunday December 5 99
WELL DONE THE LADS!!! WHOOH HOO!
And where are the Posh lads now? They're not singing any more.
Going about Peterborough just puts the icing on the cake.
One thing though, does anyone know what has happened to Clare. Has his month loan expired?
Re the Howard v Clare debate.
There is no debate. If Carlisle are willing to pay £100,000 allowing us to get Clare, we do it. No question.
Clare in his ONE month spell has scored as many goals as Howard during all the many games he has played in the Second and Third.
We are going in a different direction football wise and Howard, as committed as he is, does not fit into the way we are playing.
TRB Mark at 13:41:34 Sunday December 5 99
I thought Frain was phenominal yesterday and verylittle got past him. Another competent performance and I'm actuallly going to make the effort to go away too! Shrewsbury and Southend are pencilled in. Thanks for saying nice fings about the Christmas cards Steve. Don't forget folks, Churches China for the finest giftware in Northamptonshire. Treat yer Mum for Christmas!
WHERE IS MR POSH? What a sh*tter eh?
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 11:50:33 Sunday December 5 99
GOOD MORNING ALL... Well nice to see the boys win so well yesterday! We are starting to look at really good team now under Kev. No more long ball kick and Rush as under Mr Brummie pratt. What happened with the lights? Run out of 50 pences for the meter! What is the word about Ali. Nice to see Saints win well again! Thanks for the mail WSD, Will do it now!
Bye for now,
Dave.E
Anon at 11:42:46 Sunday December 5 99
I don't think Howard leaving will lower the morale of many supporters
steve at 11:26:4 Sunday December 5 99
Superb performance yesterday given the circumstances.No Daryl Clare,
several players obviously feeling less than 100% and atrocious weather
conditions, yet we still managed to put in a thoroughly professional
performance.The two Kevins have certainly instigated a great team spirit on and off the pitch, which was so evidently missing during the
latter stages of Ian Atkins management.Let us hope that any comings
or goings regarding players is not only beneficial to Northampton Town
FC, but doesn`t affect the morale of the team and supporters.
Sydney Cobbler at 9:50:35 Sunday December 5 99
To 'T'.It depends which hemisphere your in at the moment!
T. at 4:4:22 Sunday December 5 99
Insomnia or cold?
paul at 0:40:37 Sunday December 5 99
Note to all those of you that slag off Howard. He is currently second in Ray's Player of the Year competition, so either lots of us are very wrong, or all our other players apart from Hendon are REALLY crap. So which is it boo boys?
mp at 0:32:2 Sunday December 5 99
Thanks to Sydney Cobbler for letting us know he was off down the beach, from one who has just been outside again. Still, it may be winter outside, but in my heart it's spring, and time for automatic promotion. Love you Roy Hunter, love you!
My God, Why am I still up at this unearthly hour, surely I should be in bed. Oh well I'll leave a message on the board and then I'll hit the hay!!!!!!!! at 0:19:39 Sunday December 5 99
The Town are going up, The Town are going up, and now you're gonna believe us and now you're gonna believe us and now you're gonna believe us The Town are going up!!!!!!!!!
No1 Cobbler at 23:34:20 Saturday December 4 99
Does everyone remember what happened last time we beat Cardiff? Thats right we got to Wembley-so if we beat Cardiff in the sheild on Tuesday night can we get to Wembley again? Lets face it its the only chance we've got of going to Wembley this year because we are gonna go up as champions.
We're going up at 23:30:28 Saturday December 4 99
We're going up, we're going up we're going, Cobblers going up.
Anon at 23:28:35 Saturday December 4 99
Its all gone dark, all gone dark over there. Not another power cut?
Robert Dunkley at 23:13:11 Saturday December 4 99
This game had everything, a potential abandonment, variable weather, bizaree refereeing, and a Cobblers player appearing to have errant contact lenses!
The Cobblers started with some positive attacking. The midfield seemed willing to run and create chances for the reunited partnership of Corazzin and Sturridge, Cobblers loan star Daryl Clare was not playing, yet received his half time award. Both Cobblers palyers linked with moves away from Sixfields were on the bench. The Cobblers fans applauded the history making Kevin Wilson, it seems that he is the first ever manager to win the manager of the month award in his first full month is charge.
Roy Hunter making his first Sixfields appearance since August, starting a flowing move which saw after 5 minutes a Dave Savage shot over the bar.
Macclesfield then moved into the game with two long low drives from the edge of the area from Kieron Durkan and Graeme Tomlinson, the shots either went wide or were palmed away by Alex O'Reilly.
The Cobblers had another good spell, with msot of the team trying simple probing passes which worried Macclesfield. The Cobblers looked particualry dangerous at set pieces, and in the penalty area. After such an instance, Roy Hunter headed towards goal, and it was cleared only to be scrambled away after another shot hit the bar before Hunter hit the net, to score a deserved goal. The delight of Roy and The Cobblers fans reflected the new hope Kevin Wilson has given the faithful.
John Frain seems reborn in his new midfield role and his set pieces have improved in application. On 17 minutes one such free kick was weakly headed by Ian Sampson. By now referee Alf D'Urso was already annoying the Cobblers fans. Mr D'Urso was the referee who managed to send off David Seal after just two minutes last season!
Macclesfield without leading scorer Richie Barker were alway second best and only seemed to be dangerous when Kieron Durkan had the ball, he was a real threat in the first half as he moved between the flanks. On 20 minutes his shot was deflected and hit the post and bounced clear.
Simon Sturridge was impressive going forward and on many occassiosn he managed to run into the are only to be tackled by the overworked Silkmen defence. Lee Howey and Ian Sampson both looked dangerous at set pieces, although Sampson seemed destined to always miss. After a Frain set piece on 26 minutes Howey found Sampson whose snap shot went over. Carlo Corazzin began to get in the game when he appeared to lose a contact lens, after some attention Carlo came back on. John Frain looked to have set up another goal from a set-piece when an excellent Howey header was cleared off the line. Poor Howey seems to be denied every time he heads towards goal.
Sean Parrish was also looking eager in midfield and made up for a quiet performance from Dave Savage. Macclesfield seemed to only threaten at set pieces when they managed to get offside or foul O'Reilly. John Frain nearly scored on 42 minutes when a neat pass from Carlo Corazzin put Frain in spce on the edge of the area, his instinctive shot went just wide.
Then Sixfields was plunged into darkness, it later transprired that most of Northampton was in darkness due to a power faliure. The game was delayed by 20 minutes and then the weather looked to take a turn for the worst with a terrible blizzard. The players reappeared for the remaining 90 seconds, and then went off for half-time!
The second half saw Ian Hendon withdrawn for Ali Gibb, Hendon did not seem his usual rampaging self and probably was suffering from the flu bug which has been around Sixfields. By now Corazzin and Sturridge were working on the same wavelength and working well together, proving that Carlo and a nimble striker work well together. Ali Gibb was playing calmly when under pressure, and he delivered the corner which Corazzin caught with a glancing header to give him his fifth goal in six games after 54 minutes. Sean Parrish throughout the second half showed some good touches and ideas and he worked well with Duncan Spedding. Roy Hunter obviously still getting back to 100% match fitness showed a willingness to hold the ball and looks at last to be on the road back to his very best. Steve Howard was given some time to convince Kevin Wilson, that he still has a role at Sixfields,as usual his holding play was good, but when gifted an opportunity to head the ball home he headed weakly into the keepers arms.
The Cobblers overcame a potential banana skin, and whilst not everyone seemed to be 100% on their game, the weather maybe proving not all the players had recovered from the flu bug. But the players seem to have the confidence to try new tricks, they might not always work but this confidence seems to make the Cobblers much more dangerous. The Cobblers deserved a standing ovation for concentrating on the game despite an effective 30 minute half-time break.
The question we all want to know is will Daryl Clare become a permenant Cobbler and will Messrs Howard and Gibb leave Sixfields.
The truth is out there. Maybe Jonathan Creek can explain how we are now playing so much better. Of course there is a simple explanation Kevin Wilson.
The Yorkshire Wolds Cobbler at 22:27:58 Saturday December 4 99
Well I've arrived back from the game, had some tea and an ale and had time to think about the game - the first I've seen since the Cheltenham victory. By all accounts we were not as good as the previous two wins but there was a lot of positive things to come out of today. What a joy it is to see Roy Hunter back. Oh how we have missed him. But the player who really took my eye was Parrish. What a transformation. What was holding him back. Was it the terrible injury or was it IA? Since Wilson has become manager the entire team look hungry and want to play football on the floor. I now think it is obvious that IA was having a very negative effect on the side. Take Carlo as an example. He is scoring goals and actually looks like somebody who is playing international football. I found the entire afternoon very encouraging and long may it continue. It was worth the 330 mile round trip.
Steve at 22:9:14 Saturday December 4 99
Hartwell Cobbler - good to see you're still around. I hardly post messages at all these days. Partly because, I'm too busy. Partly because the nature of my work prevents me from attending all but a handful of games. (However, we ARE going down to Southend on Boxing Day! How's that for dedication to the cause?) and partly because you have to trawl through all the schoolboy dross to find the few bits of reasonable comment. I would feel like contributing far more often if Cobblers Comments became 'moderated', such that anyone posting 'unsuitable' stuff could be banned.
Mcrirrick at 21:58:57 Saturday December 4 99
For what it's worth, I think we really miss Keith Welch and his quick release of the ball, this brings Hendon into the game much more. Also Stevie Howard doesn't have much chance at Northampton because the fans won't give him one, all the fans around me are cursing him the second he comes on and then desperately waiting for a mistake so they can curse him some more, leave the poor bloke alone.
WSD at 21:42:12 Saturday December 4 99
And the fact Macclesfield brought only 200
Sydney Cobbler at 21:32:40 Saturday December 4 99
Great win for the Cobblers today.Still 4th but at least we move ahead of Poo!.I suppose it was a reasonable crowd today considering the weather.Anyway I'm off down the beach in a couple of hours.
Craig at 21:16:39 Saturday December 4 99
We are looking good for champions. Give stevie howard a break and congrats to the fans for braving the conditions. THE COBBLERS THE COBBLERS.
Stat Man at 21:14:28 Saturday December 4 99
Sporting Life also say it's Corazzin's 6th of the season - it's his 7th
Hartwell at 20:55:59 Saturday December 4 99
Steve - I understand we have financial problems which means the club will be forced to look seriously at any player offers. Not just for the fee earnings but also for the cash savings in wages. Board members have each had to put in an additional £10k and the debenture seat holders have been asked to renew their seats for the next four seasons at a cost of at £1k each. There are, I gather, several reasons for the cashflow problem, one clearly being the Atkins legacy.Good to read the messages again. Just come back on line having moved house (traumatic or what?)!.
Gomez at 20:44:5 Saturday December 4 99
Take a look at Sporting Life's Division 3 round up today at; http://www.sporting-life.com/soccer/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/99/12/04/SOCCER_Third_Review.html&TEAMHD=soccer&TEAMHDX=53 - There's a huge picture of Ian Atkins at the top of the page with the words "Ian Atkins side beat Macclesfield 2-0"
NTFC at 20:40:49 Saturday December 4 99
Rushden & Dickmonds offer Carl Heggs in a swoop for Ali Gibb - Kevin Wilson then asked for 100k Dickmonds said no so we offered him to them for 75k and we a waiting for a reply from Talbot.
The power cut was due to a cable fault at Grange Park
Hendon, Savage & Sampson all had flu and Hunter wasn't 100% fit
Luton Cobbler at 20:39:0 Saturday December 4 99
Come on Mr Posh. Where are you?
Danny at 20:33:26 Saturday December 4 99
WWWWHHHHHHHEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYY WE won again!!!!!! There was booing when Steve Howard came on, but they were told to shut up, don't think they did though. Strange old game, could'nt understand why we just did'nt swap ends at the end of the second part of the first half. Still three more points on the way to Division 3 glory.
Steve at 20:31:50 Saturday December 4 99
And another thing. Ray - I notice that you haven't updated the tipping table yet. Could it be that a certain Steve (my choice for November tipper of the month), has after today's result, overtaken you and you can't bear to face up to it?
To The Cobbleress at Work at 20:30:41 Saturday December 4 99
Sarah..... sorry about tonight, just got in!!! Went out, at 19:25, followed instructions, could'nt find your house, got lost, saw sign for W'boro, followed road and found my house :o( sorry my little cyber chick. Still at least we won!!!!! :o)
Steve at 20:28:31 Saturday December 4 99
More important than all that stuff - you MUST buy Mark's Christmas Cards. They are the best yet. (How was that, Mark? Have I earned my retrospective discount?)
Steve at 20:22:44 Saturday December 4 99
Great win. Well done lads. What's this roumer about Norwich wanting Spedding. If he goes, it mustn't be for less than 200K. That would mean Frain back at left back, where he was being found out time and again till hew was moved to midfield. If things go well, I'm afraid the players that are doing the biz are bound to start attracting attention, and the Cobblers, being a business, will have to consider selling. An interesting comparison comes from the Premier League, where Egil Olsen is under pressure from his board to flog Hartson, Euall and Cort. The reason is, they're a 'selling' club, and have little choice. Directors simply HAVE to look after the financial side.
The Romsey Cobbler at 20:6:40 Saturday December 4 99
After all that was said on here last week was there any booing when Steve Howard came on? I hope not.
Sid at 19:43:30 Saturday December 4 99
Hendon was very poor today. I think he was suffering from 'flu, as Serial says. Hunter got MOM, but did look surprisingly lost at times. He did well in the second half though.
Sid at 19:41:47 Saturday December 4 99
It was lucky that the power cut didn't happen 30 minutes later, otherwise it would have been total darkness. An OK performance from Town. Team: O'Reilly, Hendon (Gibb), Spedding, Sampson, Howey, Parrish, Frain, Hunter (Hunt), Savage, Sturridge (Howard), Corazzin. Subs Not Used: Hope, Morrow.
Andy D'Urso at 19:39:45 Saturday December 4 99
OHHHH!! Now I know what a handball is!!!!!
WAL at 19:24:56 Saturday December 4 99
Congatulations to THE COBBLERS. PLEASE doese anyone know what the team was to-day.? Reference HOWARD- If we sell him, aren't we left without a big forward? KEEP THE NEWS COMING IN --AND CUT OUT ALL THIS SILLY BOY CHAT!!!!!
WSD at 19:10:19 Saturday December 4 99
I've just been told the Grovsenor Centre was plunged into darkness for five minutes this afternoon - I bet there was a fair bit of stuff nicked there!
Andy D'Urso at 19:6:14 Saturday December 4 99
I am a twat
WSD at 19:5:47 Saturday December 4 99
BABY WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT. YEAH BABY!!! Some eastern syndicate tried to fix the match but NO-ONE could turn the lights out on another Cobblers win, four in a row, and five goals in six games for Carlo. So here we are, LOOKING DOWN ON THE BORO', and we aint moving.
Serial at 19:3:34 Saturday December 4 99
Like a game from the Twilight Zone that was. Power cut, absolutely freezing, then the snow when they came back on, then they went off for another break two minutes later. and, Andy D'Urso didn't book anybody until stoppage time ! Thought Hunter and Frain were impeccable, and I'd have been glad if either of them were MOM, closely followed by Corazzin and Howey. Savage wasn't in the game at all, from his first touch to his last, and Hendon looked a shadow of himself in the first half. Is he one of the players with the flu ? That aside, it was a great result, and the team are starting to show great resilience and self belief. They never once looked like losing today, and they knew it. Shades of 1996 - 97 ????
Ralph at 18:25:16 Saturday December 4 99
OK Romsey - Briefly another good performance by The Cobblers in a game that was affected by a howling wind, rain, snow and a twenty minute power cut. Hunter scrambled in the opener after his shot had been parried he followed up with a brave header. Carlo Corrazzin's fourth goal in as many league games made it two - nil from a corner. Notable performances from Howey, Frain, Hunter, Parrish and Carlo. I thought Sammo had an off day, O'Reilly looked a bit shaky but that was probably down to the dire weather conditions. I've said it before but Dave Savage has got to start earning the right to be picked. To be fair he is not suited to wide right and Wilson must decide what he is going to do with arguably pur most skillful player. Hendon failed to appear second half an Gibb deputised well. I did not see Hendon take a knock hopefully he'll be okay for Shrewsbury. BTW Clare did not start having sustained a groin strain v Brighton.
Milton Keynes Seagulls at 18:25:7 Saturday December 4 99
As our match with Mansfield was called off we decided to visit Shitefields, 4th December, having nothing better to do. Yes we are sad, but we have a future. It was either that or visiting Billing Sewage Works open day.
mp at 18:24:1 Saturday December 4 99
PS. Mr Posh, please feel free to join us on this site tonight for friendly discussion about who is higher in the league tonight. Happy days!
mp at 18:21:8 Saturday December 4 99
Sorry Romsey, power may be restored to the town (place where we live, and town we support), but it's hard to type with cold fingers. Anyway, we were comfortable winners. Play was good, not as good as we were against Brighton, but no complaints. Carlo is a new man. Hunter thoroughly deserved his man of the match award. Thought Clare being injured could be disasterous, but it was OK. Sturridge did a decent job in his place. The defence still holding up well, although from time to time we did seem to loose it in mid-field. Can't end without a word or two about the conditions. There we all were, no power, teeming rain, thinking this cannot get any worse, then the snow started, and we thought the match would end up being abandoned on account of zero visibility. Still all very well that ended well. Hot bath beckons! Well done Kev and the boys.
paul at 18:0:47 Saturday December 4 99
We're still wet and cold, but WE DON'T CARE!!!!!
The Romsey Cobbler at 17:53:21 Saturday December 4 99
Where is everybody tonight? Is the power not working on your computers? Come on - I want to hear all about it.
Hippocrates at 16:46:2 Saturday December 4 99
2-0 to the Cobblers
Whilst you are all out I would just like to apologise as I can't pop back for a chat later! There is no point presenting myself for humiliation. From the comentary it sounds as if you have played well, just a pity there isn't enough electricity over there. I told you we wouldn't win without Barker. Good luck for the rest of the season.
Ralph at 13:24:20 Saturday December 4 99
BTW Dave it was Marmite! Yum, yum.
Ralph at 13:23:52 Saturday December 4 99
I heard from a reliable source that Grimsby did not want Clare to go and have rejected our enquiry. That said it could be a marketing ploy to hike the fee. Clare is keen to leave Grimsby but so often we have been down this road only to see the player sign for someone else, Smart Watford, Scott Fulham. Hopefully the current ambience surrounding the club may be enough to persuade him to sign.
WSD at 13:19:17 Saturday December 4 99
IMHO If we can get £100k for Howard I do think we should sell, as it means we should be able to get Clare, who lets face it, has made more of an impression than Howard has ever done. I'll llok a right plank with "HOWARD 9" on my shirt all season though! As for today, let's get behind them from the off, there should be a big crowd - hopefully 6,000+ which could prove vital. And if Steve Howard comes on as sub, don't boo him eh?
WSD at 12:24:54 Saturday December 4 99
Don't ask!
Gomez at 12:13:32 Saturday December 4 99
WSD - How come when I go to your site, the title of the website is "ActFit.com: the Virtual Health Club Online"?!?! OOOhhhh I did larf
Gomez at 12:7:33 Saturday December 4 99
Apparently Carlisle still hoped to sign Howard before midday today - any news?!?!?!
Sid at 12:0:11 Saturday December 4 99
Okay then, Macc are coming down today to give us a kicking?? - well, I am optimistic today for a good result. If we can keep our shape and pass the ball around like in recent matches, then I think we can do it. We have to gain revenge. Rotherham have done the double over us, let hope Macc don't! COME ON COBBLERS!!!!
WSD at 11:58:49 Saturday December 4 99
Cheap beer :-)
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 11:31:32 Saturday December 4 99
WSD, forgott to add, many more students now since the grant was taken away, are facing real problems. As many students at Sunderland are poorer backgrounds, they are not always able to get the extra bit of money from their parents... Plus it's cheaper to live up here than down South!!
WSD at 11:13:18 Saturday December 4 99
Dave - 25% - hmmmm, I shall take a look at the Guardian on Tuesday! I reckon Clare will cost around £150-200k although Grimsby may let him go for less who knows
Carlisle United TeamTalk at 11:1:22 Saturday December 4 99
"United could field yet another new striker against Leyton Orient as negotiations went on today to sign Steve Howard from Northampton Town.
Cumbrians chairman Michael Knighton revealed that a £75,000 bid for Howard had been turned down, but Northampton boss Kevin Wilson is understood to be willing to let his regular striker go for around the £100,000 mark.
Howard, a 23-year-old target man standing 6ft 2ins tall, is seen by Martin Wilkinson as the ideal man to solve many of United's striking problems.
"I wouldn't say he's a prolific goalscorer," said Wilkinson, "but what he can do is hold the ball up, and nobody's been able to do that for us up front this season.
"He would bring other players into the game, and would prove a valuable piece of the jigsaw.
"I watched him on Monday night and he fed the ball to someone, peeled off to the back post and then scored from the cross - that's the sort of quality we need."
Howard is originally from Durham, and was signed by Northampton from Hartlepool. He is thought to be keen to move back north."
If we can get £100,000 and be able to sign Clare - SELL HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 10:53:59 Saturday December 4 99
Good moring all,
Well the news up here has had little bits about Carlise and there wish to buy Howard. They reallywant and him and will probally up the bid on Monday morning. How much will Calre cost us by the way? WSD, did you read any of the papers yesterday. Sunderland has a drop out rate of 25%, but has one of the highest catchmnets rates from lower soical economic rates!! I will also be featured in next Tuesday Gurdian Education pull out. On Thursday I was interviwed in order to get my views on comming to University. I also gave them my job hopes
when I hopefully graduate next year with at leaset a 2/1.. I also got my picture took a few times...... 2-1 win for the boyes today. carlo with the first and then Lilly.... LETS KEEP THE RED FLAG FLYING HERE..
DAVE.E.. A COBBLER TILL I DIE...
Eastander at 10:19:38 Saturday December 4 99
I think I must have been conditioned by all those years of IA`s rule `cause I find it difficult to beleive that we`re playing so well and that we can continue to keep winning and more importantly deserving the victories.I also think the most noticeable difference between IA and Willo is that Willo doesn`t slag of the players,refs,crowd, supporters and in interviews talks of WE rather than THEY. Keep it up Willo you have my support and I`m sure the support of every real Cobblers supporterin what you`ve done so far. So come on other correspondents lets be positive encourage the team and Willo and next year we`ll be back in Div2 still at least one div higher than R&D. WE CAN WIN - WE WILL WIN- COME ON YOU COBBLERS
JAMESYBOY at 10:15:17 Saturday December 4 99
Just like to say come on you silkmen! Right of to Hayes,G- MAN you are a tosser. SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
WSD at 10:5:44 Saturday December 4 99
I hope you chose Marmite Ralphy
rob at 9:59:27 Saturday December 4 99
the silkmen are comming to beat you again
Ralph at 8:37:20 Saturday December 4 99
You know it's going to be a good day when the only thing that you have to worry about is whether to have lime marmalade or Marmite on your toast. It looks a lovely day for it.
CDU at 7:43:12 Saturday December 4 99
No one up yet ? It's a beautiful day and we're going to kick the Silkmens backsides back to Macclesfield. Come on The Town !!!
cwt at 2:27:3 Saturday December 4 99
i predict 3-2 cobblers tomorrow who wants a bet
TRB Mark at 0:56:22 Saturday December 4 99
Jus two things. First off, hdid anyone spot the excited dog pic in Friday's Chron? Page 7 I think. A Chron Classic!
I was talking to the landlady of "The Bull" I'boro tonight about who were the best and worst fans that they have had there. Best Leeds (Leeds!) worst NTFC. Sprayed up the bogs (and it's still there with) with NTFC graffiti.
Sid at 0:51:49 Saturday December 4 99
If we are to sign Clare, then the money needs to be generated from somewhere. I just don't think it should come from Howard.
Sid at 0:50:8 Saturday December 4 99
Gomez, your not wrong about the plus points. I just think we need to get back at least what we paid for him before we can sell him. At the moment, I feel Howard still could do a job at Northampton, and for £75,000 they did right to turn it down. It would leave a big hole in the balance of the strikers. £100K is a better price, but the way Carlisle sound, Town could push it more. Not sure about the "desperation signing" theory though!?!?
Gomez at 0:28:28 Saturday December 4 99
No - Howard should be sold if we can get back anywhere near our initial outlay for him. Don't get me wrong - I've never been one of the boo boys - in fact I could be heard standing up for him at Mansfield. But lets face it - He has never been the player we really needed - he was a desperation signing by a desperate manager last season. He has many plus points - yes his hold up play is good at div 3 level, he always puts in 100% - but put it this way - if selling Howard for 100K means signing Clare for 200K, that represents good business in my book.
Sid at 0:3:41 Saturday December 4 99
Looking at this Howard business, I dont think we should accept this offer. Carlisle manager Martin Wilkinson wants him and said he will pursue him. This means more dosh if we drag it out. However, I am in the "don't sell him" camp. He is 23, we signed him only 8 months ago and we will be left without a recognised "big" striker up front, which most teams seem to have. Howard played well in the reserves on Monday and looks most definitely a first team player. Who said he was slow?? For a big bloke, he is b****y quick! There is another reason why we shouldn't sell him - no-one will have anything to moan about!
NSB at 23:35:11 Friday December 3 99
It would be quite disastrous if we sold howardthen found we couldnt buy clare.......
Interested at 23:35:8 Friday December 3 99
What did it say about us?
Anon at 23:29:33 Friday December 3 99
Anybody out there with Sky sports digital, turn onto Sky sports news NOW, Cobblers about to come on, woohoo
Nat at 23:25:43 Friday December 3 99
Quiet tonight, everyone nervous about tomorrow? Saw Willo on Anglia news, he's the first manager to win manager of the month in his first full month. Quite an achievment well done boss! Let's show them Silkmen that we can play football........UP THE COBBLERS!
Stat-man at 21:0:36 Friday December 3 99
Unfortunatly, Macclesfield have had 5 away wins so far this season. Very minutely worrying
Anon2 at 20:59:37 Friday December 3 99
Why did I repeat myself?
Anon2 at 20:57:38 Friday December 3 99
Sorry, the 6th word was meant to be "found", by the way, is there anyone there?????
Anon2 at 20:56:33 Friday December 3 99
No need to tell me, I've foung www.theposh.com, go and mess around! It is a really cocky website though, you can see what comment I made because my name there was COBBLERS MAN! I'll be there too.
Anon2 at 20:44:20 Friday December 3 99
No need to tell me, I've foung www.theposh.com, go and mess around! It is a really cocky website though, you can see what comment I made because my name there was COBBLERS MAN! I'll be there too.
Anon at 20:37:19 Friday December 3 99
And you reckon you can Anon2? Such a saddo!
Anon2 at 20:26:47 Friday December 3 99
Hi, everybody Anon2 is back! Does anyone know the Posh (excuse my language) website because I want to seriously take the p*ss out of them.
Steve at 20:14:20 Friday December 3 99
I know many are going to disagree with this, but I dont think the club
should sell Steve Howard . Granted he has a lot to learn, but when he
first came he looked a very good player, and given time he could well
become a valuable asset.
Jamesboy at 19:23:31 Friday December 3 99
All of u in hear r fucking cunts so come on u wankers. SEE YA SOON JAMESBOY
Inside story at 18:27:38 Friday December 3 99
Today the Cobblers turned down a 5 mllion pound offer for Paul Wilkinson from Manchester United.
Hippocrates at 18:23:17 Friday December 3 99
Without Barker we will not win - unless either Tomlinson or Whitehead can come from the reserves where they are in form. We might just play one up fornt. We are waiting for an announcement from Northern Ireland re Sammy McIllroy, which is overshadowing this Saturday's game - he might be gone by kick off. There are also rumours of a cash shortage. Ho hum. We took Hartlepool apart on Saturday and then got sloppy - I think it could be a high scoring draw tomorrow.
You have to join to post on the MTFC website, apart from the "guest chat" section. This may be because we don't like all this banter and wit diluting our carefully considered opinions :-p.
Luton Cobbler at 17:52:29 Friday December 3 99
A simple message to the board:
SELL - Steve Howard
BUY - Daryl Clare
The Bad Joke Society at 17:17:2 Friday December 3 99
Nelson Mandela is sitting in his living room, watching telly, when there is
a knock at the door. He opens the door to find a Japanese man clutching a
clipboard yelling
"You sign. You sign" Behind him there is a large truck full of car
exhausts.
Nelson says, "Look mate, you've got the wrong guy, now get lost!!" and slams
the door in the japs face.
Next day there is another knock at the door. When Nelson opens it, the
Japanese man is back, this time with a truck full of break pads. He thrusts
the clipboard under Nelsons nose yelling
"You sign. You sign"
Nelson is getting a bit hacked off by now, so he yells
"Look mate, get lost! You have got the wrong guy!!" and slams the door in
the japs face again.
The next day Nelson gets another knock at the front door. This time the
little Japanese man thrusts his clipboard under Nelsons nose , shouting
"You sign. You sign" Outside are two trucks full of wing mirrors.
Nelson loses it completely, picks up the man by his shirt front and yells
"You must have the wrong man! Do you understand! Who do you want to give
these to?!!!"
The Japanese man looks puzzled, looks at his clipboard and asks........
"You not Nissan Main Dealer?"
hoops at 16:30:57 Friday December 3 99
can't believe we've turned down the bid for Howard, unless we're just holding out for more money. I won't join in with the boo boys but it's time to realise that, while he can hold the ball up pretty well, he's too slow and will never score a decent number of goals, he is not a finisher
take the money Willo and buy Clare
Anon at 16:21:11 Friday December 3 99
No need to tell us, we all knew anyway.
Anon at 16:20:38 Friday December 3 99
my god, school yard humour. I'm soooo impressed Andy.
NTFC ANDY at 16:6:4 Friday December 3 99
WEST STAND DAVE IS GAY
Cyp Cobbler pt2 at 14:59:50 Friday December 3 99
The money I am refering to is Howard`s fee!
The Cypriot Cobbler at 14:58:8 Friday December 3 99
Take the money,clauses and any other lovelies and run. Then buy Daryl Clare and that centre back I mentioned last time and we may keep our consistency.I just hope the honeymoon isn`t over for us!!! Up the Cobblers and praise be for BFBS.Can any body tell me if we are any closer to signing Clare? Wouldn`t mind seeing "Sydney sure Fuck" Heggs pull on a Cobblers shirt again.Enjoy for now and I hope we have a comfortable victory tomorrow!!!!! Up the town.
Carlisle United FC at 14:51:33 Friday December 3 99
TWIGLETS!! What are you trying to do, RUIN ME!!!!? Ok, ok, how about I throw in a packet of Frazzles. Just LAY OFF THE TWIGLETS!!!
Anon at 14:36:26 Friday December 3 99
Twiglets please
Carlisle United FC at 14:34:32 Friday December 3 99
We've decided to come up with a b