Cobblers Comments
FEBRUARY 2001
Nat at 23:22:11 Wednesday February 28 2001
have just aired my view to Geoffrey! Keep going Ray, all the best!
Deepcut Cobbler at 23:2:25 Wednesday February 28 2001
Ray, Are you there? I have just mailed you. Is there any minute possibilty that the threat to shut down this site is an elaborate wind up by a Poshite in response to the kit selection debacle? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
You Dick Heads at 22:39:9 Wednesday February 28 2001
Theyre not Rascists from Luton, they were Northampton Knobheads that were at the Luton Away match shouting rascists insults at the Black Luton players and at the crowd in general about Shpkeepers etc. Indians. You will have seen the small mob at Wigan away and all away games, theyre permanently pissed and looking for trouble ala pub in Colchester.
MK Cobbler at 22:30:22 Wednesday February 28 2001
Save our site, use the above link. If we get the club to do something about it will it not strengthen our case further to keep it open?
Come on lets get people power to overthrow these maximum-profit making non-caring business men!!!
Come on Cobblers!!!!!!!
MK Cobbler at 22:16:15 Wednesday February 28 2001
3-0!!!!!! Scorers: Barmby, Heskey, Ehigou. Peformance best in years.
Come on Cobblers + England!!!!!
Big Roy at 22:15:6 Wednesday February 28 2001
Protest lodged Ray. I hope you get all the support this site deserves.
Ralph at 22:9:46 Wednesday February 28 2001
I too have lodged my concerns. The thought of this facility going after so long is not one that I really want to consider. I would suggest that you keep your protests profanity free. Good luck Ray and I suppose good luck to us all really!
Ray at 21:59:49 Wednesday February 28 2001
I've now provided a clickable protest email link above.
billy at 20:56:50 Wednesday February 28 2001
Ray - Email sent as requested
I trust everyone else will do the same
Ray at 20:12:1 Wednesday February 28 2001
Geoffrey@ukonline.net is the MD - copies of protest emails to him also may help.
Ostrich Syndrome at 20:0:54 Wednesday February 28 2001
Bloody typical - UKonline have a problem with bandwidth so instead of finding a solution they remove the cause!
Ralph at 19:12:32 Wednesday February 28 2001
Fair enough!
Bill at 19:11:39 Wednesday February 28 2001
Barstarks Ralph!
Ralph at 19:10:59 Wednesday February 28 2001
It's a nandle, this word making up lark!
Ralph at 19:10:13 Wednesday February 28 2001
I could not emgrulliate more Rodney.
Anon at 19:1:5 Wednesday February 28 2001
That's supposed to be a secret - it's going on top of the Car Plant.
Rodney at 19:0:26 Wednesday February 28 2001
Bournemouth away IS all-ticket, it was announced by AFCB this week. Half their ground is being re-built. In addition, whoever said that Shakespeare did not invent words is wrong; he invented over 300 new words. Words can be created. As someone said earlier, the girl's name Wendy was invented - by the creator of Peter Pan. As an ex-English lecturer, I can - very sadly - provide a list of Shakespeare.s invented words if Steve really wants them! Great result last night; hope big Steve can do the business on Friday night. Howard's fresh legs may be vital.
Ray at 19:0:25 Wednesday February 28 2001
I don't think the invention of the word "assassin" was credited to Shakespeare - the word quoted was "assassinate".
Treenie at 18:46:44 Wednesday February 28 2001
Oops that should be 15 thousand seater stadium.
Treenie at 18:46:7 Wednesday February 28 2001
Luton's chairman has bought 55 acres of land to build a new 15 seater stadium on as well as a sports complex.
Ray at 18:45:26 Wednesday February 28 2001
Possibly bye bye Cobblers Comments
Sibs at 18:38:42 Wednesday February 28 2001
Ray - I know of other websites that appear to have a limited bandwidth. When this is reached and someone tries to log on they get a service not available message - generally if you try again you can get on. Surely limiting the bandwidth to something agreeabel to both parties would be better than closure. I'm sure we'd all prefer to have a few access waits rather than none atall.
Ralph at 18:37:18 Wednesday February 28 2001
So that's it then!
Anon at 18:32:26 Wednesday February 28 2001
Words certainly are invented - christian names for example - Wendy and Lorna are the best known examples.
Ray at 18:30:24 Wednesday February 28 2001
There wouldnt be a problem swapping the rest of the site to another place BUT we would lose the guestbook as it is a UKOnline cgi script.
Ray at 18:28:51 Wednesday February 28 2001
They are saying that the site must close down because it is using too much bandwidth. ie too many visitors.
Unfair on Morrow at 18:27:57 Wednesday February 28 2001
I think that your all being a bit unfair to Morrow. He sits on the bench for two seasons and then you expect him to just run on and play like he's been in the team all season. Don't forget he hasn't even come on a sub for the last five minutes to at least give him a feel for the pace of Div2 football. I thought last night he showed a lot more promise and the lad didn't stop running the whole game. Footballs not always what you do when you have got the ball, its also about running off the ball to take away defenders.
9224 at 18:26:2 Wednesday February 28 2001
protest email sent saying how this is a vital point of contact and closure would isolate people. I also said that these people would then not consider using any part of their service again.
The Drilling Cobbler at 18:23:15 Wednesday February 28 2001
On what basis are they closing it down on Ray? Not having a great understanding of the internet, I do not know their criteria for wether a site can stay active or not.
Steve at 18:23:0 Wednesday February 28 2001
The word "assassin" wasn't invented by Shakespeare. In fact he didn't 'invent' any words. Words rarely get invented. They just evolve. The word 'assassin' comes from the ancient tribe of lunatics known as the Hashashian tribe, who used to get themselves into a frantic mental state by smoking, yes you guessed it - Hashish. Now you know!
Ray at 18:15:4 Wednesday February 28 2001
Surely you don't want me to repeat it?
Ralph at 18:11:40 Wednesday February 28 2001
eh?
Ray at 18:4:14 Wednesday February 28 2001
VERY serious news folks. I have just had notification from UKOnline that they intend closing this site down in seven days, basically because it is too popular! I have written to them asking them to reconsider but don't hold out much hope. Emails of protest please are urgently needed to hostmaster@ukonline.net headed NTFC Webspace.
bozeatcobbler at 17:51:12 Wednesday February 28 2001
Can someone please tell me why everyone seems to be moaning about our beloved team?
Hands up all those that thought we would be in the position we are at the end of February.
Not many i suspect - so stop moaning and get behind the team - after all nobody died did they?
PS : does anybody know if the Bournemouth games is likely to be all ticket - i need to book a romantic weekend for two based around the footy.
Ray at 17:38:5 Wednesday February 28 2001
Tipping will be updated soon.
Ray at 17:36:57 Wednesday February 28 2001
Please don;t encourage them - just ignore em - they will soon go away.
Ming The Merciless at 17:26:39 Wednesday February 28 2001
Who are these Luton twats, I hate Luton as much as I hate shitboro, go on your own message board, you fucking ladyboys
Just a few things at 17:25:1 Wednesday February 28 2001
First of all, we didn't play well first half but second half we commanded the game. Morrow needs to put on weight, he had a worse game than Sat. Thirdly, Luton Racists, or just Luton fuck off, you bunch of needle-dicks. Last but not least, Harry C Jnr said that there were three words in the english dictionary ending with 'gry' angry, hungry and dictionary???????? By my calculations, dictionary doesn't end in 'gry' anybody agree?
Hartwell at 17:24:14 Wednesday February 28 2001
I think the criticism of Whitely is a bit premature. After all he probably raced down from Manchester just in time to pull on his Cobblers shirt and take the field. Give the bloke a chance to find his feet and fit into our pattern of play. He did have moments of dithering but I suspect that was at least partly because he was uncertain of his exact role and responsibilities. As for Morrow, he has had plenty of time to find his feet here! I wonder whether all Atkins blather about "this exciting young player" went to his head ? Whatever, he has not exactly forced his way into contention despite being here several years and played merely because Wilson was so short of players. I agree with a previous writer - he carries far to little upper body weight and it seems a bit strange that he and the club only seem to realise this now! I think the comparison with Ollie Cahill is interesting. He was also makeweight in all respects and although showed one or two nice touches was way off what is required allround. However, I would love for Morrow to prove me wrong.
Neil at 17:10:27 Wednesday February 28 2001
Lee Howey played for the reserves in a 4-3 defeat at Southend. Thompson scored along with 'trialists'. Anyone heard anything on Bo Nielsen?
Mr Impatient at 16:53:6 Wednesday February 28 2001
Ray-when is the tipping table going to be updated.
Hugh Jones at 16:45:33 Wednesday February 28 2001
What a great win last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done to the lads!!!!!
Dyl at 16:45:14 Wednesday February 28 2001
Can't say I believe that the Bournmouth game is going to be attended by Luton racists. Why would they pay for a weekend away with Cobblers fans when their own team might be needing a win to guarantee survival? If it were true, then racist they may b but Luton fans certainly not. As I said before I don't believe it will happen but either way, racists aren't welcome at this club whether they come from Luton, Northampton or anywhere.
Anon at 16:27:9 Wednesday February 28 2001
Thats probably because no-one gives a toss about no-brain no-hopers
Anon at 16:24:3 Wednesday February 28 2001
Why is nobody interested in the "Luton rascists" now one of them has made an appearance on this messageboard? After the game at Luton we were the main topic of conversation. We haven't gone away or been banned from Sixfields - doesn't that p*ss you off?
Nicky at 16:23:40 Wednesday February 28 2001
Hear Hear Dyl
Ralph at 16:15:16 Wednesday February 28 2001
Well said Dyl!
Mr . . . at 16:13:5 Wednesday February 28 2001
Bugger, I've forgotten what I was going to say!
Dyl at 16:12:37 Wednesday February 28 2001
Doom merchants, no we didn't play well yesterday but: look at how many players we had out! Blimey, you don't think Kev W would have picked that team if he had had the choice do you? Green is still being offered as a free, we had 2 kids, a loanee who arrived at the club a couple of hours before the match, a star striker who needs an op, and one or two players who are past their peak. Swansea did what they had to and that was hustle us, give us no time on the ball. AND DON'T FORGET THAT THEY WERE LAST YEAR'S DIV 3 CHAMPS!!! They commanded midfield by packing it with players and it was no co-incidence that we got on top when they dropped a midfielder back to defensive duties. We scrapped, fought, played poorly but won and most importantly we didn't give up. For God's sake anyone would think that we didn't pull off last night's exhilarating finale if they were to go on some of the comments on here. Positives: Welch, Gabbi, Jamie, Hunt, Hodge - all played well. Others had their moments too. The kids are being given a chance and it is long overdue. If they don't take their chance fair enough but please don't begrudge them their opportunity, and they will only improve if they keep playing 1st team football. As for people leaving before the end, well I can't wait for next Tuesday so I can rip the piss out of a couple of guys near me. In what other sphere of the entertainment industry would you leave 5 mins before the end? Theatre, Grand Prix, Cinema? I just don't get why it is so important to get a quick getaway that people will risk missing the finale of a game. Well it serves them right. Up the Cobblers! 3 points from safety, we're only 2 points from safety.....
How Short Is You Memory? at 16:12:22 Wednesday February 28 2001
We missed Savage? We certainly did when he was playing in his previous twenty-odd games!
Bill at 16:10:18 Wednesday February 28 2001
NEIL - Only if you play fantastic and win all the others!
we missed savage at 16:5:39 Wednesday February 28 2001
we missed savage
Neil at 16:1:3 Wednesday February 28 2001
Isn't it supposed to be a sign of a good team when you play crap but still end up with the three points?!?
Strange But Absolutely True at 15:42:34 Wednesday February 28 2001
The Cobblers were bloody awful last night, so don't make excuses for them. On the night, Swansea were the better team, and deserved the points, in all fairness we didn't. One of our worst games all season, including a number of dreadful individual performances. Amazingly Wilson (on the radio) seemed to think it was ok. Perhaps he could tell us which optician he gets his rose-tinted specs from.
Bill at 15:29:46 Wednesday February 28 2001
Hi Driller I am fine thanks, no problem here! I was merely trying to shed light on comments made a little earlier. Most of my posting is fact and it is not true of all of us. But we cannot hide from the fact that public behaviour/tolerance has changed for the worse. Thanks for your concern!
Other strange but true facts..... at 15:18:1 Wednesday February 28 2001
The average human eats 8 spiders in their lifetime during the night...Shakespeare invented the word "assassination"......Marilyn Monroe had six toes on one foot.....In Cleveland, Ohio, it is illegal to catch mice without a hunting license........A duck's quack doesn't echo
TOP ROW!! at 15:15:8 Wednesday February 28 2001
Sorry didn't see that answer, not even close.
Pete at 15:14:39 Wednesday February 28 2001
'excellent balls' sums it up driller!
TOP ROW? at 15:14:25 Wednesday February 28 2001
Property??
Ray at 15:11:56 Wednesday February 28 2001
Actually the real answer is "typewriter" - strange but true.
Ray at 15:3:9 Wednesday February 28 2001
The best I can find is !"^£%$(%*&%^£$.
The Drilling Cobbler at 14:35:13 Wednesday February 28 2001
Last nights performance proves once again what I have said on this message board on a number of occasions - that we are the 2nd division equivalent of Chelsea! (Not status but attitude of the players.) One word to sum it up - pathetic. Swansea were without doubt the worst team that I have seen us play this season, worse even than Swindon. Up until the last 2minutes I thought the game mirrowed the Swindon fixture, and not just the scoreline. But what I have thought for a long time proved once again to be the difference - quality strikers. Without Gabbadini and Forrester, we would stand no chance of winning matches with performances like that, but with quality front players their is always the chance that you can sneak a goal, and Gabbadini's finish was sublime to say the least. And at last a top class delivery from Frain to set up the equaliser. My opinion was at the time that we deserved that goal on the basis that Swansea had certainly been no better than us, but the winner (?) - no way. Having said that, I had to re-enter the stadium after the game when I discovered that I had become detached from my mobile whilst celebrating the winner - a moment that will be hard to forget. It was also the first time I have seen the Cobblers win from being behind with 1minute to go! Howard was sorely missed last night because on a number of occasions excellent balls were put into the box but with no height in our attack they were easily dealt with. It begs the question as to why we cross the ball in the air when Howard isnt playing - Jamie and Marco have no chance of winning these balls so they are always wasted. I actually thought that Morrow was better last night than he was on Saturday but I agree with the comments that he is currently out of his depth. I would have preferred though to have seen him partner Jamie up front with Marco in the hole, at least then we could have judged his abilities in his favoured position, and possibly got more out of Gabbadini, who was to a great extent relying on Morrow for service. The new lad looked good defensively (although he was up against nothing) but distribution wise he was poor. But having probably only spent a couple of hours with his teammates beforehand, what was to be accepted? We will know alot more about him come Friday evening. And Bill, I hope you cheer up this afternoon mate - your posting could quite easily have been a suicide note!
krs-1 at 14:24:6 Wednesday February 28 2001
What is the longest word you can write using only the top row of letters on a typewriter?
Anon at 14:13:6 Wednesday February 28 2001
You little tinker Raymond!
Ray at 14:7:34 Wednesday February 28 2001
or there is another - undreamt.
Ray at 14:4:13 Wednesday February 28 2001
Dreamt.
harry c jnr at 13:59:3 Wednesday February 28 2001
amtidisastablishmentarism
harry c jnr at 13:57:27 Wednesday February 28 2001
er.....adam the amt
A 'P' please Bob at 13:48:39 Wednesday February 28 2001
OK Harry there is only ONE word in the English vocabulary that ends in 'amt', what is it?
harry c jnr at 13:31:2 Wednesday February 28 2001
cor, i seemed to have you all stumped, the answer is 'dictionary'
can't wait for the wrexham game.
NTFC@2view at 13:6:6 Wednesday February 28 2001
I'm afraid Andy Morrow hasn't moved on an inch from his 'promising youth' stage. Like Ollie Cahill he's too easily pushed off the ball and hasn't the speed to evade the challenges. I feel Ryan Thompson should have been given the start last night - 5 minutes is a waste of time! He's a bit bigger and seems quite a bit quicker. I'm amazed how much we have missed Steve Howard - not my favourite footballer - and also Dave Savage. I couldn't find it in me to feel sorry for Swansea though. At least they've mainly kept off our board this time.
Bill at 12:38:12 Wednesday February 28 2001
It is a sad reflection on society today as some people have so little respect for themselves or others. Foul language and personal abuse is an acceptable form of public behaviour, you see it everywhere. Lack of parental guidance and control over the years have also contributed to the demise of public standards. There is a general lack of discipline as supported by the comments from our armed forces recently. TV and media have to take their share of the blame too, programmes that depict slovenly behaviour as acceptable and the likes of Springer show that there is a morbid fascination with others misfortunes which apparently serve as entertainment. More attacks on the elderly, physical violence and property theft are all on the increase. Alcohol has never been as cheap nor as easy to obtain as now. Drugs are a problem too. Teenage pregnancies and lawlessness in schools oh the list is endless. Basically it is up to the parents to set an example and in most instances the children will follow.
Views On Last Night at 12:25:7 Wednesday February 28 2001
I thought that Swansea in the first half showed themselves to be a team in a false position, having quick feet and the ability to close down our players with ease, seeming as we were not moving. Dreadful as it may be the amount of booing I heard when the whistle blew was ridiculous. Who the fuck do these people think they are? "Oh we paid our money we're allowed to show how we feel" fuck off to those people, they're not needed. Morrow was crap, he needs about 2 stone of muscle on him, he gets pushed off the ball as if he were a schoolboy, Jim Whitley wasn't as bad as Garry Hughes would have been, I thought as he probably knew only Wilson's name he was alright. Poor ball control in the first half but there can't be many complaints about the second half. I think the people who were booing at half time were the people half way up the bank when the first goal went in.
harry c jnr at 11:10:0 Wednesday February 28 2001
heres a riddle........
there are three words in the english dictionary that end in 'gry'
one is angry(like the swansea supporters...ha ha ha) two is hungry...what is the other................
harry c jnr at 11:7:53 Wednesday February 28 2001
can some please clear this up..... is it JIM whitley or JEFF whitley, iand i hope that we can keep savage and howard
voice of reason at 10:41:41 Wednesday February 28 2001
just how many professional / semi-pro matches have you played, kevin simons?
Stat king at 10:39:6 Wednesday February 28 2001
The information which clearly proves NTFC are the best supported team in the division is from the stats index at football365.com. The table I posted is a bit hard to read, but basically we've got the highest percentage of ground "fullness" in the division. Does that make sense? Bit depressing for Port Vale fans, though, whose ground is usually less than 1/5 full!
Kevin Simons at 10:35:39 Wednesday February 28 2001
Andy Morrow was very, very poor last night. Headless chicken springs to mind, he looked like the kid who'd just made the primary school first team. It was his loss of possession that lead directly to Swansea's goal. That said I didn't think the position, just behind the front two was right. Frain as MoTM was about correct, Hope had another excellent game and I think he could be our first big money transfer. Gabbi had an incredible last 20 mins, with four sublime passes out to Hodgey plus his winning finish. Whitley was poor but again I question Wilson's judgement in bringing him in when he clearly didn't even know his teammates' names!
Anon at 10:24:14 Wednesday February 28 2001
Re. message saying that Luton rascists are going Bournemouth - well, yes we are. See you there...
Northampton Gas at 10:14:47 Wednesday February 28 2001
I attended last night's match, to check out what to expect next week. *s* Well I cannot believe that you will play so badly again, shame. Previous reports about the passing, mental attitude and wanting it less than Swansea are only too true. However, the introduction of Hodge at least showed one player was prepared to take on the opposition on his own and he set up a fair few chances. My main critique is your "supporters" in the West Stand. Yes fans everywhere have a go at their teams performance, but some West Stand individuals seem to take great pleasure in abusing players and management, I am not surprised that the younger element feel scared and not wanting to come back. I'm looking forward to next week's match and expect Garry Thompson to be manager by then.
TRB Mark at 9:58:16 Wednesday February 28 2001
You have to feel sorry for the hardy bunch of Swansea fans. A long journey on a very cold Tuesday night, staring relegation in the face. Leading 0-1 for most of the match against a team that beat you in the 93rd minute at Wembley, then WHAM! Two last minute goals from a side that barely deserved one, let alone 3 points. Like I said, you have to feel sorry for Swansea..........but I'm not going to.YEEEEEEEHAAAAAAH 2-1 TO NORTHAMPTON TOWN, HA HA HA!
JT at 9:48:19 Wednesday February 28 2001
JCC - If you only want to see a few thousand die hards turn up to support the team then you better brace yourself for non-league football. Where would the likes of Man U be without their prawn sandwich munching hoards? As for Howard and Savage making extortionate wage claims, I can only suggest we sell them prior to the transfer deadline and maximise their worth to us.
JOHN at 9:17:14 Wednesday February 28 2001
the story with savage and howard is that they are both out of contract and they are asking for unnacceptable wage increases which the club has said they won't pay..in howards case this is over 100%..
Ray at 9:17:6 Wednesday February 28 2001
Where is that info from?
The best supported team in the division - official! at 9:3:51 Wednesday February 28 2001
Team Pld Total Highest Average Capacity Pct
1 Northampton Town (8) 17 98126 7079 5772 7653 75.4%
2 Bristol Rovers (19) 13 93615 8109 7201 10861 66.3%
3 Walsall (3) 18 101704 7772 5650 9000 62.7%
4 Luton Town (22) 14 80073 7374 5720 9975 57.3%
5 Swansea City (23) 15 85417 8391 5694 10402 54.7%
6 Wycombe Wanderers (13) 13 68833 6604 5295 10000 52.9%
7 Millwall (1) 16 169448 15317 10591 20146 52.5%
8 Oxford United (24) 17 84094 6200 4947 9650 51.2%
9 Stoke City (6) 16 220737 22133 13796 28000 49.2%
10 Bristol City (7) 16 166992 16696 10437 21479 48.5%
11 Reading (5) 16 184008 16022 11501 24200 47.5%
12 Cambridge United (18) 16 70202 7505 4388 9247 47.4%
13 Colchester United (17) 16 56519 4523 3532 7556 46.7%
14 Rotherham United (2) 18 92819 8211 5157 11514 44.7%
15 AFC Bournemouth (12) 15 62215 6843 4148 10770 38.5%
16 Peterborough United (14) 16 94116 9868 5882 15314 38.4%
17 Brentford (10) 16 78080 7550 4880 12763 38.2%
18 Swindon Town (21) 17 101453 10031 5968 15728 37.9%
19 Oldham Athletic (11) 18 82341 7750 4575 13559 33.7%
20 Bury (16) 16 51731 4976 3233 11841 27.3%
21 Wigan Athletic (4) 16 107622 9586 6726 25000 26.9%
22 Notts County (9) 15 79978 9125 5332 20300 26.2%
23 Wrexham (15) 15 53687 6447 3579 15500 23.0%
24 Port Vale (20) 16 68883 8948 4305 22356 19.2%
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krs-1 at 8:57:36 Wednesday February 28 2001
We missed Savage and Howard last night. I would have loved to see Hodge / Whitley at right back and Sav playing "free" behind the front two, but probably by Friday Steve will be back so we can go back to our normal line-up. For the record, I thought Morrow did pretty well.
John Cooper Clarke at 8:55:47 Wednesday February 28 2001
Couldn't agree more, Dickie. I remember the days when we were getting 1000-1500 at home games but we were all hardcore, none of these fans that leave at half time! What a waste of money/time! I'd rather see just a few thousand who love the team than these fringe supporters who turn up just for a whinge. But we won in the end so I'm happy. Swansea must be completely gutted with that but then I was pretty unhappy after the televised 4-1 mauling last year.
Anon at 8:42:48 Wednesday February 28 2001
If that is true - which I doubt - Wilson should be sacked!
Anon at 1:39:38 Wednesday February 28 2001
I don't know how true this is, but a little birdie told me tonight that Howard and Savage have been told they will not be offered a new contract.
Ray at 0:38:22 Wednesday February 28 2001
Yes - like a fool I stayed until the bitter end - and my gawd was it bitter. I could hardly straighten my legs at the end of the match. Irrespective of what KW said I thought that tonight we were the worst I have seen the team all season. Its all very well preaching "the passing game" but it only works if you can actually pass - which no-one appeared to be able to do tonight. Morrow did OK - at least he showed a bit of energy. Frain, I thought, just edged it as MoM. Couldnt believe his booking! All he did was to pick the ball up to take our legitimate throw and the oppo idiot grabbed him round the next and threw him to the floor. Frain never laid a hand on him (mainly cos the ref arrived in time). Whitley was OK - but looked sadly lacking in match practice - gawd only knows what he made of the team's performance - I strongly suspect he considered packing his bags at half time and heading straight back oop north.
Dickie at 0:32:51 Wednesday February 28 2001
I was so delighted when the goals went in. We had had three moaning blokes behind us all match (the bloke in front went at HALF TIME). Why do people come apparently expecting premiership quality from a 2nd division side? These three were clearly miserable all through the match, and got up and left with 4 minutes to go. Serves them bloody right. I'm with Kev; if the lads are playing crap it is not because they are doing it deliberately, they are actually trying to play to the best of their ability. What they need is encouragement, not silly wallies (as in "the referee's a wally") who get on their backs. The first half we were poor, but the second half was better - and I would have enjoyed it more if those around had not been moaning.
Final point, my 9 year old said he wasn't sure if he wants to go next Tuesday, when I asked him why he said he didn't like the men behind us who were being horrible to the players - well done mates, you not only vocally slagged off the team in a way that would demoralise the players rather than encourage them, you not only missed the goals, you also have started to put off a potential young fan of the future. Personally, I think the club could do without these people's £13.50s!!!
Sorry to be so bitter, but it was my fellow fans who got me down tonight, not the team.
COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
MartinW at 0:26:26 Wednesday February 28 2001
I thought Whitley gave the ball away too easily, too. He had a bit of a nightmare. But he seems to have more to offer and may have just got off to a bad start. The difference was that Whitley did not hide when he made mistakes. Unlike Morrow. People around me said that this should have been Morrow's last game. I can't disagree with that sentiment. It is a bit like watching Jason Lee when he was in the Prem and Geoff Thomas in the England team. You know he's just not good enough. And for those who say it's wrong to say this about young players. They are pros and take up valuable spaces in the squad. Remember also young players who were genuinely promising like Michael Warner who really offered something and then got ousted.
Captain Cobbler at 23:57:20 Tuesday February 27 2001
I left early 2 minutes the first time in 40 years of watching! It was amazing outside we were jumping about to the sound of the crowd. In a way as we did not deserve anything I did not feel that bad about not being there. Morrow was a passenger and too much a lightweight as was the player on loan from Man City, where do we find some of these No 2s. With only Hodgey as the option to bring on who can complain with most recent results with a threadbare team. I agree young Ryan looks much more promising, but as Hodgey proves for some players it si easier coming on than starting. Perhaps Morrow/Forrester et al are all too similar in positioning and stature. But it may not have been Super Gabbis best game but he is pure class and where have all the critics gone!!! I am a Frainy fan but John MOM !!!! please let go at the end of the season so that you are remembered as a top drawer week in week quality grafter with some class. Hunt will get a hatrick soon! Hope is developing into a fine player. Nicholson just need sto be given the ball on the run or he will suffer like Hodgey when they have to receive the ball from a standing start, you know what I mean, its late!! Come on yopu Cobbs at Wrexham on Sea!!!
MartinW at 23:46:28 Tuesday February 27 2001
Firstly, believe it or not the dramatic goals from our hardly deserved by I'll take it victory over Swansea are on cobblersinvision at www.martinwilliams.free-online.co.uk. Amazing the divergence of opinion over Morrow. I think he clearly looks lacking at this level. And agree with those that said Thompson should have started.
Indeed the game changed when Morrow was subbed, not coincidentall, I feel. Coz Thompson offered more options by his movement and took defenders with him. He did more in his seven minutes than Andy Morrow did the whole game. I was amazed Tommo had so little time to do anything. We looked lethargic and uninterested for 88-and-a-half minutes, basically. Never tested the keeper. And then it went crazy for the last two minutes. And the Gabby goal was out of this world. A pure striker's finished. Crap crowd, 4,400 for a midweek game is crap. But those who were absent did not miss anything except teh last two mins. Amazing to see some around me head for the exit before those fateful last two mins. SILLY! I note that Willo said we deserved in on Sky Sports. I think his tongue was in his cheek. We got away with it. No doubt someone will say to win a game like this when playing so badly is a sign of a good team. I'll take the win. But you would struggle to find a man of the match. Really.
Steve at 23:44:29 Tuesday February 27 2001
Well - what can you say? I thought it was going to be Luton all over again. Swansea were a very inferior team who dragged us some way towards their level. They were pretty incapable of creating anything and simply defended doggedly and en masse. We were pretty dire, but I wouldn't criticise the lads for lack of effort. It was more our inability to get the basics right, such as controlling the ball and passing it to our own. We really seemed to miss Steve Howard, just for his height. Gabby and Jamie never stopped running. Nicholson looked good as did Green (never a foot wrong) and ditto Hope. Whitley was O.K. in the first half, but in the second his distribution just got worse and worse and WORSE. His unerring ability to pass it to the opposition was uncanny. Hunt was good. Frain patchy, Morrow generally not up to it. Welchie had one save to make all match, which he gathered competently down to his right. Great substitution by our Kev. Hodgey caused problems from the off. Sammos headed equaliser came as a blessed relief. then there was this last minute urgency about the Cobblers and somehow you just knew something could happen. Happen it did. A lovely deep curling cross from Nicholson on the left and Gabby falling to his left volleys the thing past the despairing Freestone. We all went mad. Yes, I confess. I'm a softie. I actually felt sorry for Swansea. This feeling disappeared as soon as I saw our improved league position. An interesting end to the season? Hmmm - let's wait and see.
Anon at 23:31:49 Tuesday February 27 2001
I thought Andy Morrow played better tonight. At least he was challenging for the ball a lot more than he did on saturday. Plus he couldn't have been that bad on saturday cause Wilson wouldn't have played him tonight if he was.
Amnesty Officer at 23:13:29 Tuesday February 27 2001
We only have your word for that Giles, we require at least two witnesses.
Lancaster Cobbler at 23:10:24 Tuesday February 27 2001
Hang on a moment Giles the PO let u have the day off work?
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 23:5:43 Tuesday February 27 2001
It was really funny watching the people on the hill behind the NORTH stand suddenly start 'sprinting' back to a suitable viewing spot to see Gabbi's FANTASTIC effort go in... My MOTM, either HOPE or FORRESTER, who didn't stop running all night. Should have had THOMPSON start instead of MORROW, who was hopeless tonight....
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 23:3:40 Tuesday February 27 2001
Well, I STAYED to the bitter end :-)
Ralph at 22:53:46 Tuesday February 27 2001
I think it is time for those that went to say what it was like, I only had the wonderful Bungle Bear's commentary to go by. I have rigid digits, ooer! Cheers!
Ralph at 22:49:29 Tuesday February 27 2001
Apparently he ordered that the grass be left two or three inches longer in the corners. His teams would then launch the ball in to the opposing corners and win corners and throw-ins. Then launch long throw-ins in to the box. Cambridge v Carlisle next season would be quite a . . . . sorry lost for the right word!
Anon at 22:47:32 Tuesday February 27 2001
Or even youngsters!
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:45:52 Tuesday February 27 2001
Excellent Ralph, Thanks very much for the commentary. Cobblers done the stuff again. Was there no panic? Did we just keep playing football? Just watched the French stuff the Germans playing excellent football although the score was only 1-0! The Germans were full of elder players. German commentators not happy. Should be interesting against our new look younsters when the time comes. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Ralph2 at 22:43:42 Tuesday February 27 2001
Beck? the poor sods,just the thought of it is straining my neck.
Ralph at 22:40:2 Tuesday February 27 2001
My lad has just got in and reckons about a thousand left before our goals. Well done to those that stayed, we now declare an amnesty for those that left and missed the goals, so long as you own up on these pages. Although Frain was given MotM my boy reckons Marco was outstanding, again. Skill wise and effort wise. For all the detractors we want to keep Wilson, apparently John Beck is favourite to take over at Cambridge. What price Atkins back?
Ralph at 22:33:34 Tuesday February 27 2001
It can't be easy to get 'kept at it', 'the end' and 'stuck it right up' all in one sentence. Pure British comedy genius!
Treenie at 22:27:26 Tuesday February 27 2001
Hands up if you went home before the two goals - HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
Ralph2 at 22:24:53 Tuesday February 27 2001
No,but i'm developing breasts like Babs Windsor in my old age.
Ralph at 22:17:19 Tuesday February 27 2001
Tell me Ralph2, did you ever do any script writing for the Carry On films? :-)
Ralph2 at 22:15:41 Tuesday February 27 2001
The players did the best thing possible.They kept at it right to the end and stuck it right up the whinging pricks.
Ralph at 22:15:40 Tuesday February 27 2001
Ha! I wondered who would claim the 'Anon'substituion!
Ralph at 22:12:33 Tuesday February 27 2001
It is strange that we are all so quick to criticise as soon as things go wrong. Here we are having been promoted, five points off a play-off spot, ninth in the division, when most would have settled for mid table obscurity. And this without Hunter, Howey, Howard, Savage, Cannoville, Crooks, Hargreaves, Spedding and including two inexperienced youngsters. And look at those that are now back after lenghty lay-offs, Frain, Welch, Hope, Sammo, Green, Hodge, Marco not getting in, Jamie for a few games, Hunt too. When you look at it, it is nothing short of a bloody miracle! The next few games go like this - Wrexham, Bristol Rovers, Swansea, Port Vale, Oldham, Oxford, Swindon, Cambridge before we get to Rotherham. Frightening, we could just embark on a little run and who knows we could be vying with Rotherham for top spot!
Lancaster Cobbler at 22:10:39 Tuesday February 27 2001
Gabbiadini sounded as if he had another very good game, why people slag him off I do not know, he is starting to find the net as well, and his goials have been crucial, remember we have missed Howard and Savvo and we ar estill doing okay
Lancaster Cobbler at 22:0:56 Tuesday February 27 2001
oops the Green Hodge idea was mine as well, it;s all foot and mouth now
Ralph at 21:58:56 Tuesday February 27 2001
Very interesting after match interview with King Kev - He was definitely unhappy with a few who made it clear they were unhappy with the teams performance. He rather eloquently reminded us that Swansea had done their homework and made it very difficult for us. His principles are to play football and he will not be 'muscled' in to a long ball game. Kev reckons we have to get used to sides coming here to stop us playing. He was certainly taking the credit for Anon's substitution of Hodge for Green and felt that gave us the impetus to go on and win. He again harked on about the crowd's vocal criticism of the player's and suggested they vent their frustration out on him and not the players. The boys will be in for training tomorrow and they look forward to Friday's game at Wrexham.
Ralph at 21:52:34 Tuesday February 27 2001
Should that have read 'leeked' Lancaster! We have a fine habit of scoring late against Swansea, we did it once before as I recall. You have to feel a little bit for those fans who travelled all that way and saw their team lose to two very late goals. Don't you feel sorry? NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Ralph2 at 21:50:53 Tuesday February 27 2001
WHAT!!!! i DON'T BELIEVE IT.I got a phone call while we were 1-0 down,I come back 20 minutes later and we have won 2-1.You f@cking beauties.Great commentary Ralph,you're a natural,thanks mate.Lets have Steve Howard and Dave Savage back in contention Friday and who knows?
Lancaster Cobbler at 21:42:39 Tuesday February 27 2001
For 50 minutes it looked as if my welsh Swansea mate would ripp themichael for weeks. But, it's revenge for last season, and what did i say, they leak goal near the end
Sean from London at 21:42:1 Tuesday February 27 2001
Brilliant result - never doubted the lads for a moment
Thanks for commentary Ralph
Ex- Vegas Cobbler at 21:40:38 Tuesday February 27 2001
Good effort Ralph thanks for the commentary. Much appreciated - especially the last few entries......!!!
Ralph at 21:38:53 Tuesday February 27 2001
What a strange game this is. Apparently quite a few missed our goals as they had already gone. Poor performance but we won and that is a pretty good sign of a side getting it together for a late push. We never gave up and to me it appeared that Hodgey coming on gave us just enough impetus. Remember I am only going on Adam Blackmore's stucatto commentary so let's wait for those that went. Cheers!
rALPH at 21:35:45 Tuesday February 27 2001
WHISTLE GOES AND WE WIN 2-1.
Lancaster Cobbler at 21:35:31 Tuesday February 27 2001
F/TY
9224 at 21:35:21 Tuesday February 27 2001
blow the whistle, damn it
Ralph at 21:35:16 Tuesday February 27 2001
We play it short and things return to normal as Swansea WIN A THROW.
Ralph at 21:33:58 Tuesday February 27 2001
Seriously folks we score two in a minute, and we lead 2-1. I am not halucinating and Hodge wins a corner.
Lancaster Cobbler at 21:33:52 Tuesday February 27 2001
Corner to Town
Lancaster Cobbler at 21:32:49 Tuesday February 27 2001
Come on Town kep it safe
Ralph at 21:32:48 Tuesday February 27 2001
Marco scores with seconds left. Two minutes of added.
9224 at 21:32:23 Tuesday February 27 2001
yes!!!!!!!
Anon at 21:32:7 Tuesday February 27 2001
FGAbboiasiuni goal
9224 at 21:32:6 Tuesday February 27 2001
really?
Ralph at 21:31:48 Tuesday February 27 2001
Frain free kick and Sammo equalises in the 89th minute. 1-1.
9224 at 21:31:44 Tuesday February 27 2001
what?
Lancaster Cobbler at 21:31:43 Tuesday February 27 2001
Come on we can do this, Bristol City scored 2 in injury time against them
Anon at 21:31:0 Tuesday February 27 2001
sampson goal
Ralph at 21:30:56 Tuesday February 27 2001
It is looking like Swansea's third away win of the season. There is a double changing rooms on UK Style. Any takers? gOAL sammo!
9224 at 21:30:15 Tuesday February 27 2001
If we lose to Swansea it suggests not only Morrow was ineffective. Web commentary suggests only Marco, Hodge, Nicholson and maybe Jamie have done anything at all!
Ralph at 21:29:22 Tuesday February 27 2001
Corner Cobblers headed out by Marco for a goal kick. Three minutes to go! Gulp!!
Ralph at 21:28:4 Tuesday February 27 2001
Crowd very subdued, we are lacking inspiration. The Spaniards are giving us a good spanking, 3-0. Probably in retaliation for singeing the King of Spain's beard. Swansea now have a back five! Looking bad, five minutes to go. Apparently a small section of the crowd 'love the cobblers'. Throw to Swansea as we bring on Thompson for an ineffective Morrow.
9224 at 21:26:40 Tuesday February 27 2001
btw - England u21 now losing 3:0 to Spain u21 - Good old Wilkinson!!!
9224 at 21:26:4 Tuesday February 27 2001
Please, please, please, please don't lose to these!
Ralph at 21:24:37 Tuesday February 27 2001
Sorry I am halucinating with ennui!
Ralph at 21:23:40 Tuesday February 27 2001
Nine minutes left. Swansea bring on a defender.
Ralph at 21:22:46 Tuesday February 27 2001
Time is running out, Swansea only two wins out of the last fifteen! Swansea make a sub, an extra defender. Ten minutes to go. A throw to Swansea followed by a throw to Swansea. Cross comes in cleared by Frain for a corner.
Ralph at 21:22:45 Tuesday February 27 2001
Time is running out, Swansea only two wins out of the last fifteen! Swansea make a sub, an extra defender. Ten minutes to go. A throw to Swansea followed by a throw to Swansea. Cross comes in cleared by Frain for a corner.
Ralph at 21:22:44 Tuesday February 27 2001
Time is running out, Swansea only two wins out of the last fifteen! Swansea make a sub, an extra defender. Ten minutes to go. A throw to Swansea followed by a throw to Swansea. Cross comes in cleared by Frain for a corner.
Ralph at 21:22:43 Tuesday February 27 2001
Time is running out, Swansea only two wins out of the last fifteen! Swansea make a sub, an extra defender. Ten minutes to go. A throw to Swansea followed by a throw to Swansea. Cross comes in cleared by Frain for a corner.
Ralph at 21:22:40 Tuesday February 27 2001
Time is running out, Swansea only two wins out of the last fifteen! Swansea make a sub, an extra defender. Ten minutes to go. A throw to Swansea followed by a throw to Swansea. Cross comes in cleared by Frain for a corner.
Ralph at 21:22:38 Tuesday February 27 2001
Time is running out, Swansea only two wins out of the last fifteen! Swansea make a sub, an extra defender. Ten minutes to go. A throw to Swansea followed by a throw to Swansea. Cross comes in cleared by Frain for a corner.
Ralph2 at 21:21:39 Tuesday February 27 2001
Come on Cobblers,two late goals,NOW.
9224 at 21:20:17 Tuesday February 27 2001
Colchester have levelled it at Rotherham 2:2
9224 at 21:19:39 Tuesday February 27 2001
sounds too like Hodgie's been busy - any good?
Ralph at 21:19:7 Tuesday February 27 2001
Great cross by Marco, but no one in the box. Hodge again crosses but nothing. Everything appears to eminate from Marco. Hodge crosses again to Jamie but he is beaten in the air. Nicholson to Marco, under pressure from two defenders, claimed by Freestone. Frain to Nicholson, too deep!
Ralph at 21:15:42 Tuesday February 27 2001
Tonight's crowd 4,361, Oh dear! A comment from the sofa suggest this is just like Luton. Time for Thompson for Morrow? No subs warming up. Whitley struggling a bit, maybe Hughes? Hodge goes on a run and shoots, great save. Corner. Frain, cleared.
9224 at 21:15:32 Tuesday February 27 2001
attendance 4361 according to footballnews.co.uk
9224 at 21:12:55 Tuesday February 27 2001
COME ON COBBLERS, COME ON COBBLERS!!!
Ralph2 at 21:12:43 Tuesday February 27 2001
Rotherham are now 2-1 up,they go second if they win.Incredible really.
Ralph at 21:12:25 Tuesday February 27 2001
Lots of empty seats in East Stand. Cross comes in from Whitley, Frain volleys and it hits Danny O'Shea's brother Rick and falls to Morrow who is disposessed. Marco to Hodge, Hodge crosses, Marco shoots, Freestone saves easily. Marco again finds Hodge who shoots from twenty yards and it flies just wide. Twenty minutes to go.
Ralph at 21:8:47 Tuesday February 27 2001
Looks like Swansea go 4-3-3. Forrester is back in his own half defending. Hodge back defending. Marco, wonderful Marco, jinks and plays a great ball to Jamie who breaks in to the box but takes a touch too much and Swansea clear.
Ralph at 21:5:44 Tuesday February 27 2001
Cross comes in from Nicholson, Marco chests down and volleys . . . Freestone makes his first meaningful save after sixty minutes. Swansea have another throw in. Don't ask how but we now have a corner with Frain, Sammo wins half a header!? How do you do that? Freestone claims. Hodge is still warming up and is probably knackered now! Crowd calls for Hagi, Hagi. Is this another steward look alike? Swansea corner. Low, near post, sliced, shot, blocked, cross, Sammo clears. Jamie breaks but Howard (Michael) clears. Hodge on for Green. Great shout by Anon, shame you didn't give your name! We go 4-4-2
Ralph at 20:59:53 Tuesday February 27 2001
Adam Blackmore refuses to remove his gloves so his note taking is a bit erratic. Says it makes him feel a bit like Bungle out of Rainbow. He is crackers and I insist that the contents of his flask undergoes close scrutiny!!
Ralph at 20:57:14 Tuesday February 27 2001
Marco wins another free kick. Whitley floats it in and Freestone claims. Ten minutes gone>
Ralph at 20:56:2 Tuesday February 27 2001
Hodge is warming up. Nicholson is upended. Free-kick. urls it in, Frain shoots . . . just wide with Freestone totally stranded. Goal-kick.
Ralph at 20:54:26 Tuesday February 27 2001
In the opening exchanges of the second half nothing appears to have changed. Just as scrappy. Here come Swansea for another Swansea throw. Cobblers break, Whitley crosses, Marco bundled out of it. Swansea break, Robbo shoots, Welch makes a great save. Morrow breaks in to the area but is bustled out of it. Sammo clatters a Swan and gets booked. Tenth of the season which means he will now serve a suspension. Sorry guys it's no good news at all at the moment. Guess what? A Swansea throw!
Ralph at 20:49:33 Tuesday February 27 2001
Adam Blackmore has just extended a particular warm welcome to all listeners that might be on a farm and not be able to get to the game because of foot and mouth. Bizzarre!! What does he have in that flask?!
Ralph at 20:47:28 Tuesday February 27 2001
Second half underway. No changes!
Ralph at 20:45:33 Tuesday February 27 2001
I am using Adam Blackmore's words so it will be interesting to hear the comments of those that went. Having said that, Hodge for Morrow may be an option, give him a free role to create havoc. Why is it we struggle so against the 'lesser' teams, Oxford, Swindon, Luton, Bournmouth? Carrie-Ann by The Hollies, Graham Nash has a great voice.
Deepcut Cobbler at 20:45:26 Tuesday February 27 2001
Well done Ralph, I am listening!?! or even reading HaHa. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Ralph2 at 20:44:59 Tuesday February 27 2001
Also sounds like our first league crowd below 5000 at Sixfields this season.
Ralph2 at 20:42:8 Tuesday February 27 2001
Sounds like we really need Savage back in that right wing back position,he really opens the opposition up from there.
Ralph2 at 20:40:20 Tuesday February 27 2001
I'm getting back to the computer every 10 mins or so,I do appreciate the commentary mate.
Anon at 20:35:57 Tuesday February 27 2001
Maybe we should bring Hodge on for Green, and Thompson for Morrow?
Ralph at 20:35:6 Tuesday February 27 2001
Anyone out there?
Ralph at 20:33:40 Tuesday February 27 2001
HALF-TIME - A pretty dreadful first half. Blimey a slight improvement, Crash Test Dummies! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Ralph at 20:31:33 Tuesday February 27 2001
We need the half time whistle. We have been quite ragged and the crowd are growing restless. There are options for Wilson, it will be interesting to see what he does. Swansea looking comfortable. Adam Blackmore is now reciting the food and drink available at the refreshment outlets. It's that kind of game!!
Ralph at 20:28:30 Tuesday February 27 2001
Swansea corner, shot blocked. Falls to Cusack who shoots wide. France 1 Germany 0. (Zidane)
Ralph at 20:26:24 Tuesday February 27 2001
Goal came seven minutes before half time.
Ralph at 20:25:16 Tuesday February 27 2001
A scrappy, sloppy goal. Fabiano's first goal for Swansea. Hollins up out of the dugout senseing a result is possible.
Ralph at 20:23:48 Tuesday February 27 2001
Fabiano scores from ten yards out!!!!
Ralph at 20:23:8 Tuesday February 27 2001
Frain fouls, free kick to Swans in the 'D'. Drilled straight at Welch.
Ralph at 20:21:42 Tuesday February 27 2001
Marco breaks, Price tugging at him, Marco shoots wildly, deflects off Hunt's shin and goes just over the bar for a goal kick. Spain get a soft second in the U-21's.
Ralph at 20:19:3 Tuesday February 27 2001
Apart from the Frain incident it is all a bit tame. Another throw to Swansea!! Hunt square to Nicholson, to tight, throw to Cobblers. COME ON COBBLERS! Chant the few. Swansea break, Fabiano has possession, Hope stretches as he clears and may have done himself a mischief. He appears to be running it off.
Ralph at 20:15:19 Tuesday February 27 2001
Spain just scored a nifty goal. Watkins shoots from distance, deflects off Hope for a corner with Welchy rooted to the spot. Sammo clears corner for a Swansea throw.
Ralph at 20:13:21 Tuesday February 27 2001
Good build up by Cobblers, Hunt eight yards out blocked, breaks to Whitley, crosses, Forrester, just wide. Best chance of game so far. Jamie looks much sharper tonight than of late. Swansea long shot passes over the bar, harmlessly.
Ralph at 20:11:26 Tuesday February 27 2001
24 minutes gone. Swansea come again, but Cobblers clear to Hunt, who plays it wide to Jamie. Nothing. Ball in midfield breaks to Hunt, shoots from distance . . . just wide!
Ralph at 20:9:20 Tuesday February 27 2001
Lacey pushes over Frain, Poll's whistle goes in to overdrive. Crowd chants off. Lacey booked, Frain booked, (Frain's 4th of the season) Wrong decision to book Frain, it was our throw so he picked the ball up and got pushed over! That little skirmish has the crowd and the players going. Hunt to Marco, blocked by Lacey. Morrow robs Lacey, breaks but fouls. Free kick to Swansea.
Ralph at 20:6:12 Tuesday February 27 2001
HOT NEWS - Bahrain 0 Kuwait 1
Ralph at 20:5:27 Tuesday February 27 2001
Forrester goes wide, up against the booked Price, skins him, crosses left footed, corner! Ball played in, push by Sammo. Why do they do that? Cold night, average crowd. Marco to Whitley, crosses . . . GOAL kick. (Sorry it is a bit dull at the minute) Bournmouth 0 Pirates 1.
Ralph at 20:5:25 Tuesday February 27 2001
Forrester goes wide, up against the booked Price, skins him, crosses left footed, corner! Ball played in, push by Sammo. Why do they do that? Cold night, average crowd. Marco to Whitley, crosses . . . GOAL kick. (Sorry it is a bit dull at the minute) Bournmouth 0 Pirates 1.
Ralph at 20:2:34 Tuesday February 27 2001
Another long ball up to Watkin, cleared. Great flick by Marco, intercepted, or Jamie would have been in on goal. Swansea put more pressure on Cobblers, Sammo clears. West Stand getting restless, more Welsh pressure, throw to Swans level with our box. All this possesion and pressure is not really threatening Welchy's goal. Cobblers very scrappy. Tranmere's game delayed due to crowd trouble.
Ralph at 19:57:44 Tuesday February 27 2001
Good move involving Marco, Jamie and Morrow which comes to nought. Swansea break and Jenkins takes a shot from distance, goal-kick. Around fifty travelling Swans. About the same ratio when we played them at Wembley then! I can't here them sing either! Little bit of pressure from Swansea, Green clears. Throw to Swansea. Price to Watkin, tackled by Morrow. More Swansea pressure, another Swansea throw, offside!
Ralph at 19:53:23 Tuesday February 27 2001
Good patient build up by Cobblers great dummy by Marco who is clattered by Price who is booked for his troubles. Free kick, cleared to Morrow. To Whitley, cleared.
Ralph at 19:51:53 Tuesday February 27 2001
Throw to Cobblers, Marco turns two defenders and puts in a great cross which is hoofed clear. Frain to Marco, ref gets in the way. Offside! Mansfield 1 Barnet 0.
Ralph at 19:50:13 Tuesday February 27 2001
Hope under pressure from Steve Watkin but clears. Long ball to Watkins and the ball eventually goes for a goal kick. Wilson screams at the back three.
Ralph at 19:47:36 Tuesday February 27 2001
And there off . . . we are attacking the North Stand first half. Swansea keeper is wearing a normal kit! Marco plays in Jamie, shoots . . . just over. 90 seconds gone!
Ralph at 19:45:27 Tuesday February 27 2001
Hey my alter ego! Evening Sir, will do.
Ralph at 19:44:39 Tuesday February 27 2001
Hey, I'm not alone! I was just beginning to wonder. Anyone else out there listening/reading?
Ralph2 at 19:43:3 Tuesday February 27 2001
I would appreciate commentary please Ralph.
Ralph at 19:42:51 Tuesday February 27 2001
We've already had The Cure and now it's Big Country, no queue for tea either. This armchair lark is quite cushty, what with the U-21's just about to kick-off on Sky too. Who am I trying to kid? What would I give to be in the West Stand right now!
Lancaster Cobbler at 19:42:25 Tuesday February 27 2001
Okay for second half, but first half i am only able to get updates, th e wonder of medium wave radio wales
Ralph at 19:37:43 Tuesday February 27 2001
Swansea arrive with one or two notable absentees; leading scorer Savarese did not travel as his wife is ill, (no room for foot and mouth jokes please) O'Leary is injured and Roberts is suspended. Could be quite an open game as Hollins names an enterprising 3-4-3 formation. That may just open up the flood gates, better not tempt fate though.
Ralph at 19:34:50 Tuesday February 27 2001
Isn't it typical that Friday's game versus Wrexham was rescheduled from the Saturday to avoid the Wales/Ireland rugby clash and now the rugby is off due to foot and mouth. There is a punch line or seven there!!
Ralph at 19:25:55 Tuesday February 27 2001
Oh well, Graham Poll is tonight's ref!! He has praised the condition of the pitch. Poll has managed to book eleven and send off two in one game. Could be fun tonight!
Ralph at 19:24:15 Tuesday February 27 2001
Savage still unfit and Hughes is among the subs, sorry.
Ralph at 19:22:5 Tuesday February 27 2001
So not only did Roy McFarlane get the bullet from Cambridge today, Bruce Rioch resigned as manager of Wigan! Mind you I thought they were pretty dull on Saturday, as were their supporters, a miserable few hundred. Gordon Strachan said after watching the Millwall game that the Cobblers were the best footballing second division side he'd seen, ever!!
Ralph at 19:18:2 Tuesday February 27 2001
Tonight's Team News: Welch; Sammo, Green, Hope; Whitley, Morrow, Hunt, Frain, Nicholson; Gabbiadini, Forrester. Subs: Sollitt, Thompson, Wilson, Hodge, Ferguson.
Ralph at 18:57:15 Tuesday February 27 2001
Sadly, I will be at home listening to Radio Northampton this evening. Any far flungers in need of commentary?
Country file at 18:35:43 Tuesday February 27 2001
Ray, I think that's the problem with Foot and mouth, it always appears out of the blue, otherwise we could do something about it.
From the official site at 17:24:26 Tuesday February 27 2001
Northampton Town have signed Manchester City defender/midfielder Jim Whitley on a month’s loan. 25 year old Whitley is a full Northern Ireland international who can play in a number of positions in midfield or defence.
Whitley has made just under 50 appearances for City after progressing through the Maine Road youth system, and spent a loan spell at Blackpool at the start of last season. Earlier this season, Whitley had a loan spell at Norwich City. Zambia born Jim is the elder of the two Whitley brothers, with younger brother Jeff also on Manchester City’s books.
Cobblers boss Kevin Wilson said, "I am delighted we have signed Jim. He is an international player with a good pedigree and he is coming here to do well for us. Once again, I am grateful for Joe Royle’s co-operation in this transfer which I hope will be of benefit to both parties. This is another step in the right direction for us and helps improve Northampton Town Football Club. We are always in the market for players that will improve us and take us forward and I think Jim fits the bill. He is coming in at a good time with a number of players still missing and I hope he will do very well for us."
Whitley has been allocated squad number 2 and is available to make his debut in this evening’s Nationwide League Division 2 game with Swansea City. His month on loan will expire after the trip to Oldham Athletic on March 23.
Jonty at 17:23:5 Tuesday February 27 2001
Blanket ban eh? Must be the wool content. Does that include duvets stuffed with swans feathers too?
PATTCOBB at 16:43:56 Tuesday February 27 2001
Northamptonshire County Council have just announced a blanket ban on all animals and birds from entering the county,so hard luck Cyril The F*cking Swan!!!!!!!!!
Ralph at 16:27:35 Tuesday February 27 2001
Really? I thought it was the A1.
Anon at 16:16:51 Tuesday February 27 2001
Howard going to Darlington!!!
Ralph at 16:5:52 Tuesday February 27 2001
Thank you Marco. Good luck tonight!
marco at 15:51:55 Tuesday February 27 2001
jim whitley's a northern ireland international, older brother of jeff whitley who's a regular at city. hasn't played much for them recently. 25 year old midfielder. not sure whether he'll sign in time for tonight...
Ralph at 15:41:44 Tuesday February 27 2001
So what exactly is a 'dynamic IP address'? Like Mayfair? Or should that be Marefair? Anyone got any further news on this loanee form Manchester City?
Ray at 14:34:25 Tuesday February 27 2001
Yes - of course.
Man Of The Match at 13:41:12 Tuesday February 27 2001
Ray - Can't we vote for Saturdays and tonights man of the match at the same time, ie after the game tonight?
Billy Bragg at 13:34:47 Tuesday February 27 2001
Strange as it may seem I once had my football dreams, but I was always the last one the last to get chosen, when my classmates picked their teams. I guess that was the way it stayed in every game I played, life just kicked me and clattered and tripped me, ‘til you picked me from the parade. Now I feel like I've won the cup every time that we make love, forty five minutes each way, at halftime I hear a brassband play. The boy done good, the girl done better, seasons turn, we're still together, the sky's still blue, tomorrow is another day. You weren't that kind of a bird who likes her studs to be covered in mud. Taking you to the pictures was a regular fixture for one of life's eternal subs. Though I tried hard acting tough I just can't stand the taste of that stuff. Like some macho park player I got in the way of in some grudge match against his pub. Still I'm happier where I am today, now I've put my boots away, I guess I'll never get picked to play my song on Match of the Day.
marco at 13:33:25 Tuesday February 27 2001
we're signing jim whitley on loan from man city this afternoon I hear
Ray at 13:26:9 Tuesday February 27 2001
I'm still awaiting votes for last Saturdays Man of the Match - please don't forget!
PATTCOBB(EMAIL ADDRESS AVALABLE ON REQUEST) at 13:1:40 Tuesday February 27 2001
By the way good morning davcobbler if you have managed to find a PC out there in the BIG APPLE HAVE A NICE DAY! and we'll have some real english beers tonight for you.Did you leave some money for the pre-match quiz-machine kitty?
Dyl at 13:1:33 Tuesday February 27 2001
Billy Bragg of course has a range of songs which are football related: "The Boy Done Good", "Goalhanger", and who can forget the line "I had an Uncle who once played, for Red Star Belgrade"?
PATTCOBB(EMAIL ADDRESS AVALABLE ON REQUEST) at 12:56:16 Tuesday February 27 2001
Heres a thought on tonight,although Hodge wandered about like a little boy lost on Saturday in the wing-back position.How about keeping him there and if Savage is fit playing him in the "hole" behind the front two.I am sure with Frain and Hunt as "minders" playing the holding role this would be Savage's best position.By the way player of the (calendar) year so far Gabbiadini. Anyone agree?
Baaaaaaaa at 12:55:45 Tuesday February 27 2001
Can't believe that after all the postponements that tonights game is actually on. I was expecting the outbreak of Foot and Mouth and our Welsh friends alleged association with certain cloven footed beasts to stop the game taking place.
billy at 12:51:44 Tuesday February 27 2001
I'd rather have six people making constructive comments than 600 posting meaningless crap. Theres enough of that on the rivals site.
Ray at 12:51:27 Tuesday February 27 2001
However I have deleted said posting.
John Arlott at 12:50:57 Tuesday February 27 2001
. . . and that's lunch!
Ray at 12:50:32 Tuesday February 27 2001
...and it probably doesnt help as most IP addresses these days are dynamic.
Man of Many Pseudonyms at 12:19:26 Tuesday February 27 2001
The problem with doing that Dyl will expose the fact that there is probably only six of us who contribute!
The Blokes at 12:18:6 Tuesday February 27 2001
This site is now becoming interesting, Billy Bragg!? Now there is an idol/icon. Thought provoking lyrics, funny, sad, poignant but really crap in midfield.
billy at 12:12:23 Tuesday February 27 2001
Sounds good to me Dyl
Dyl at 12:8:11 Tuesday February 27 2001
Ray, the Billy Bragg guestbook has changed due to similar problems that people are complaining about below. The good thing is that it gives each poster's IP details so that people are forced to have a consistent identity. Might be worth having a look. It certainly doesn't slow down the process much. www.billybragg.co.uk/cgi-bin/ugb.cgi?action=summary&startwith=0
billy at 11:58:21 Tuesday February 27 2001
Ray can you get rid of that anonymous prats posting further down.
How about changing the way the board works so people cant post anonymously anyway?
Cobblers on the way to the prem - if it is only in the quiz match
John Cooper Clarke at 11:53:12 Tuesday February 27 2001
I reckon it might be a big gate tonight, if only becuase lots of people have bought tickets for the game expecting it to have been played before now! PS are attendances calculated on tickets sold or stubs at the turnstile?
bri at 11:42:8 Tuesday February 27 2001
just been on quiz match cobblers second in div 1 nice one.
Nice waste of time Anon you must be an inbred direone doing something like that. I mut be honest at points last season i thought Howard was much ado about nothing but i have changed my mind now. Games like Wigan reinforce what a good job he does alright he hasn't scored many but jamie apart who has? How many goal kicks, clearances etc did we win on sat without Howard there? and don't forget he is still only young 22/23 if im not mistaken. He has got better in the last year, wait til next season you complete moron. If anyone from the club does look at this site can they please remove the repetitive rubbish as most fans of this club are not interested in people like that.
I know it won't be a big attendance tonight and we need the support etc etc but if anyone sees the muppet there kick em out.........
I support the Cobblers, this means the players admin staff everything about them so I don't criticise unless constructive pity not everyone feels this way. UP THE COBBLERS AND LETS MAKE SOME NOISE.
John Cooper Clarke at 11:24:24 Tuesday February 27 2001
Ryan Thompson has got all the ability to make it as a professional player. He is certainly no worse than some of the players I have seen in the 3rd / 4th div in my time and if he "bulks up", with his pace, he could be quite useful for us. I think Morrow could play A role for us, but he probably needs to get in the gym as well. Good time of the season to blood youngsters and try people out, though, so I suppose Wilson must be applauded.
9224 at 11:11:55 Tuesday February 27 2001
Re: contracts expiring this year. Having read the list I wouldn't want any of the players to go, and that's a first with previous years' squads and all that. I'd like to see us sign Crooks and Chilvers, but apart from that we should be ok with Hunter (fingers crossed he's all right this time!) and Howey returning.
RICHARD at 11:7:46 Tuesday February 27 2001
Terry Nutkins: According to the official site, "Although certain parts of the country are experiencing poor weather, tonight’s game is not in any doubt." Perhaps the SASBOs have flown the nest!
Terry Nutkins at 11:0:31 Tuesday February 27 2001
Tonight's game is off. Apparently two extremely rare Sub-Arctic Speckled Barn Owls have started nesting in the West Stand. According to the RSPB that's because it's the quietest spot in the locality. Consequently tonight's match is off to allow them some privacy for their nooky.....Only joking, but let's face it, it wouldn't be a suprise if the game were off!
NAL at 10:54:24 Tuesday February 27 2001
Why did I reply Anon? Some things have to be said I guess and this is better than day time TV or report writing!
TRB Mark at 10:53:52 Tuesday February 27 2001
I thought that Thompson gave a good assessment of his own (current) limitations, ie in that he isn't 1st team match fit, and he needs a few rounds in the gym to toughen himself up. He is only a teenager, albeit a big one! Even so, that is no substitute for experience and he will harden up with that experience and time, then we will see a good player. Those old enough will remember the stick dished out to George Reilly who then went on to score a hatful for us and a variety of other clubs. My laugh on Saturday came courtesy of the bloke behind me in the DB stand. When Jamie and the other vertically challenged Wigan player stated grappling with each other shouted out "The diddymen are fighting!" It still makes me laugh now, but then I'm easily pleased.
John Cooper Clarke at 10:32:56 Tuesday February 27 2001
I bet Steve Howard's better than you, you muppet! You're not the Sunday League fatty from the back of the West are you?
Please turn up tonight and make some noise at 9:50:21 Tuesday February 27 2001
Oh shit, forgot it was a 2 match ban
Anon at 9:42:5 Tuesday February 27 2001
so why did you bother?
NAL at 9:30:56 Tuesday February 27 2001
Just goes to show how short sighted and unambitious you are 'Saints Hater'. You are assuming that I follow The Saints but in truth I went to a Mobbs match twenty years ago and that is the sum total of my support. My interest is in the profile of Town, the teams that play in OUR town, (don't forget the cricket) and of the sporting fans of this town. There are many other peripheral sports too but your blinkered approach that all exists is NTFC is puerile and probably not even worth replying to.
Ray at 9:29:22 Tuesday February 27 2001
Team for tonight is likely to be similar to Saturday. Savage stands a chance of playing, fitnesss test later, Wilson also appears to have recovered from his flu.
Ray at 9:27:47 Tuesday February 27 2001
Its certainly a strange coincidence that the disease suddenly appears out of the blue.
John Cooper Clarke at 9:11:10 Tuesday February 27 2001
If you hate Bush and the US in general - this is sure to piss you off... I heard on the radio this morning that it would be very simple for a country hostile to the UK to introduce a livestock disease to destroy food supplies, harm economy and generally lower morale. The person was basically saying that because we had backed the US in our bombing of Iraq, they had brought foot-and-mouth into Britain. A wild accusation, but worth thinking about... (not about football I know but certainly interesting)
Anon at 9:2:1 Tuesday February 27 2001
if you do turn up tonight making lots of noise you will note that Steve Howard is serving the second in a two match suspension.
JT at 9:0:15 Tuesday February 27 2001
You do not want to spend too long on the old PC then drilling! Salesman sacked for internet abuse. It is a changed world when we are not allowed to have heroes anymore. I never questioned what John Buchanan was on, or Frank Rankmore or even George Best for that matter. It seems that we are all so critical of everyone and everything and the world we live in is constatantly being analysed under a microscope.
Please turn up tonight and make some noise at 8:57:58 Tuesday February 27 2001
Looking forward to tonights match. Hope Kev plays Howard as well as Gabbi & Jamie. I dont think Wigan would have run riot in the second half if Howard had of been playing. When Howard is missing, we struggle to hold the ball in midfield/up front. I know it will be a small crowd so if everyone tried to bring someone else it would help. Hey less of the moaning about the cobbs, I love them. There is much more to moan about - try worrying about George Wanker Bush - he is a complete bloody idiot. Would rather Barry Fry be U.S. President.
The Drilling Cobbler at 8:39:37 Tuesday February 27 2001
Mick, having worked in sales for all of my career, mainly advertising, I am used to very little job security. Indeed, if I had the luxury of a 1 or 2 year contract which could only be terminated in exceptional circumstances by the employer, it would allow me to have a very large number of 'off days' without having to worry about losing my job. I accept footballers only have a short career, but one could argue that in a lot of industries sales people are rarely wanted after the age of 35! Unless of course they have progressed into management, but footballers have that choice as well. I am certainly not being bitter, if someone has a talent they deserve to be rewarded for it. However it annoys me when some people like to wrap underperforming players in cotton wool and pamper them when in reality these players are very well pampered as it. Its all about the market place though - if 5000 people paid to see me perform every week and a large building socitey was happy to sponsor me, I would feel abliged to ask for 3000 a week like Gabbadini is on! Bless 'em!
Saz at 8:30:2 Tuesday February 27 2001
Hey! Go John Hodge!!!! Love ya loads!
Tech Cobbler at 7:52:44 Tuesday February 27 2001
I think you'll find the Don's average is 99.94 Richie the sum total in fact of the New Zealand teams opening order aggregate for the season 1999/2000. Baaaaaaahhh
bri at 6:37:43 Tuesday February 27 2001
just a quick note to say the club have plans in place for the extension of SIXFIELDS but there is no timetable for this yet. I heard this directly from the club so its quite believable.
Also so much of what I have read on this site about Morrow and Thompson is so true although I do think Thompson will be a great asset to the club soon (very soon) So if people donn't like it go to a different site unless you have a good argument against it. After all if you look at who is commenting on the Youth players they are true NORTHAMPTON fans so why would they just slate them, I thank - you so keep up all the good work I enjoy reading all the informative comments by people who know about this beautiful game. Oh and if all you whingers keep quiet all day I might actually HEAR you tonight.
i still hate the saints at 23:35:45 Monday February 26 2001
where are u in europe this year the NAL, nowhere...ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha
Mick at 22:29:8 Monday February 26 2001
Drilling Cobbler. It sound good money except you have to be one of the best footballers in the county. It only lasts for 3 years or so and then you have to renegotiate your contract, and hope you are still wanted. You definitely wont be wanted once you reach 35 or so. You may suddenly lose your job for no other reason than the boss has changed. You could be injured at any point and lose the whole lot. And worst of all, you have to put up with barracking and then constant criticism if you happen to have an off day. Is your job like that?
M at 20:14:10 Monday February 26 2001
what about Bradshaw
Ralph at 20:10:31 Monday February 26 2001
He wears white socks and claret gloves!
Northampton Gas at 19:43:16 Monday February 26 2001
You are all aware that Garry Thompson is now the caretaker manager of The Gas. Now Holloway has been appointed manager at QPR, we live in hope that Penrice will follow him. Now the point of my email - how good is Kevin Broadhurst. It appears that we may need a new coach before our visit next Tuesday. So what are his good and bad points?
M at 19:38:38 Monday February 26 2001
Help me? During Saturdays game fans in the West Stand kept barracking Bradshaw with Fish finger taunts, hannibal the cannibal and reminding Kevin Nicholson to watch his fingers. What was that all about? has he bitten someone whilst playing football. He didn't like it and made several hand gestures back to the crowd. Nice one, but why????????
The Drilling Cobbler at 19:27:54 Monday February 26 2001
Chilvers returning would be great news, but how realistic is it? We are surely talking about a player who would command at least a 250k transfer fee, maybe alot more. Having said that, Arsenal apparantly rate Cannovile higher which I find very strange. If that is the case, maybe they are not expecting a fee at all. That would be a very good piece of business.
billy at 19:19:9 Monday February 26 2001
Its quality that counts not quantity - and I'm referring to our squad not the penile double-entendres (of course mines only 30 yards long - when I fold it in half).
Cobbler at 19:8:35 Monday February 26 2001
Game off??? Well its been raining all day and the forecast isnt too good,perhaps the game will be off again!!! thought saturdays game was boring but a great result!! I think wilson is becoming a better manager all the time and the players are starting to properly knit together! I for one would have taken consolidation this season and a big promotion push next season,we will be a helluva force next season if we can keep the majority! Also when Lee Howey(The Rock) and Roy Hunter are back in the frame we certainly will be a force.Talk of Liam Chilvers coming to Sixfields permantly is good to hear,but how will we afford him if we cant even afford Chris Marsh for 30k!!Morrow and Thompson were not expected to do much,with it being both of their first real games,i thought they did well all things considered,especially Morrow who was playing out of position.Good to See Neil Champelovier on the pitch before kick off,he is one for the future trust me! Anyway c ya all at sixfields on tuesday night barring the worst!
MartinW at 19:3:5 Monday February 26 2001
It's 50 yards long and I'm very proud of it. Ahem!
Handbag Swinger at 18:46:40 Monday February 26 2001
That's what you say to all the boys!
HotelEnder at 18:15:11 Monday February 26 2001
Well, it was obviously you, Martin, - it was about 40 yards long
MartinW at 17:50:46 Monday February 26 2001
The last entry was me. I'll put my money where my mouth is!! And prepare for abuse.
Anon at 17:49:55 Monday February 26 2001
Couldn't have put it better myself, Drilling Cobbler. I want Andy Morrow to be the greatest young player in the known universe. I'd settle for an okay promising young player. But I know we are not alone in saying that we've seen nothing to justify that tag. That's not slagging off, that's calling it as you see it on a forum designed to discuss players in the public eye who we pay to see play. It's post match pub talk and we all know that it is not just about gushing about our latest win. Though god knows the Wigan win WAS magnificent. My comments about Morrow were a small part of what was great enthusiasm about the victory. Surely to god people see a flip side to every great performance. That's what discussion is all about. If you want to make a case for Andy Morrow, look at the reserves. He has only scored four goals in the reserves this season and that's hardly pushing for a first team place material. And Tommo has only scored three. Although most people I speak to feel he has just that bit more physical presence and more raw enthusiasm about his play that impresses. I'd love to see Andy Morrow really pushing the Gabbys and the Forresters and the Howards but can anybody make a real case for him at present. It's true that young players do develop, and as a mere avid watcher of football, I would say that at the moment there seems to be a limited amount to Andy Morrow's game, even taking into account that he was out of position. And there is no questioning Andy Morrow's commitment on Saturday. He gave 110 percent and you could not ask for more from him. He is has limits to what he can do, though. And it's just a case of acknowledging that. I for one hopes he develops like Steve Howard has. And I know he was slammed by all and sundry. But at least you could see that he had a physical presence and ball holding abilities. The criticism came because of the fee we paid and the fact we needed a goalscorer, which he wasn't. Remember all those misses. And in truth he improved because he is under that microscope. Young Morrow is in the same boat. Nobody's slating him or slagging him. But if we have a limited squad, we cannot carry players who are not going to develop. Now if we had a squad the size of most in our league - maybe we could. But we don't.
John Cooper Clarke at 17:3:58 Monday February 26 2001
I think Jamie Forrester's goal on Saturday shows that Kevin Wilson really does have great man management abilities. Just look at Villa where John Gregory took Angel off at half time because he wasn't playing well. Footballers (especially strikers) need to be loved and nurtured, and Kev did that with Jamie during his lean spell, with the end result that he scored on Saturday. Hopefully he'll get his touch back for the rest of the season now and get 25 goals minimum. Well played Willo.
billy at 16:51:52 Monday February 26 2001
can somebody point out exactly who is moaning and whinging on here because if you actually read the comments most of them are constructive and offer an honest OPINION.
We are now a good solid second division side which is something we could only dream about 5 or 6 years ago and surely everybodys happy with that progress?
JT at 16:26:29 Monday February 26 2001
we all know what kids are like, you show me yours and i'll show you mine, my dad's bigger than your dad, etc etc Hardly conclusive proof is it?
The Drilling Cobbler at 16:18:44 Monday February 26 2001
I was told in confidence, by a 'best mate' of one of these players who I know quite well (girl friends best mates boyfriend). This player gets paid 100pounds for every inclusion in the 16, as well as a basic salary of 15k. He has not started a league match. Thats around 18-19k pa. It is not Andy Morrow, therefore someone that is around 18 years old. One can therefore make the assumption that Andy Morrow is probably paid more than that, because he is not serving his first contract. Quite good money I'm sure you will agree for a young lad with no work experience.
Anon at 16:7:5 Monday February 26 2001
is that chicken chat?
Anon at 15:37:34 Monday February 26 2001
Any single girls wanna chat
Anon at 15:21:35 Monday February 26 2001
another fair point!
Give Youth a chance at 15:14:5 Monday February 26 2001
Good to see Morrow and Thompson getting a game. Gould should also start in place of Frain. Youngsters should have been given a chance ages ago, because if they had, our strength in depth would currently be much better than it actually is.
Anon at 15:10:54 Monday February 26 2001
yeah? Name names then! How can you accuse others of not having a point to their discussion if you are going to say I know who and how much but I can't tell you. What tosh!
krs-1 at 15:10:43 Monday February 26 2001
Just out of interest Driller, what is that wage? I would have said about £400-£500 per week, or is it done monthly/annually? Andy Morrow drinks in the Moon so he can't be that flush - mind you, he does lash it quite a bit.
The Drilling Cobbler at 14:48:25 Monday February 26 2001
"They earn more money than most people of their age" is what I said. Without putting a figure on it. I dont know many 16-21 year olds that are on 16000pa, certainly not in this area. Most 'bright kids' as you put it are probably in further education so they are not infact
earning anything! And if Morrow or Thompson do become good players they will probably earn 10times what those 'bright kids' can earn in IT. And if they dont make it as professional footballers they can still go into IT anyway. So whats your point? I know exactly what wage one of the 1st/2nd year pros is on and it is certainly good money for someone of their age, probably still living at home. Certainly more than they could realistically expect to get in industry. Obviously I am not going to mention a name but I can assure you I do know.
Anon at 14:45:21 Monday February 26 2001
Oi sexy girls
JT at 14:20:25 Monday February 26 2001
Well there is another view Driller! And you live in cloud cuckoo land if you think that those boys get paid well. Most young people I have interviewed of late want a minimum £16k. A lot of bright kids in IT will end up earning ten times what Morrow and Thompson are on.
jay at 14:7:8 Monday February 26 2001
JT, well said, such a bunch of miseries on here, lets knock everyone even though we won, give the young lads a chance, i've seen them all play well in the reserves, so lets give them a chance to shine before we knock them down
The Drilling Cobbler at 14:6:28 Monday February 26 2001
Anon, youth team players are players that are not on professional contracts, ie the YOUTH TEAM players. Nobody on hear has critised youth team players, just aired their views on Morrow and Thompson, who are professional footballers who have progressed from the youth team. They earn more money than most people of their age, and are not exempt to critisism, providing it is constructive and not personnal. My assessment of Morrow is based on what I have seen and I hope more so than most that he becomes a great player, but I admit I have my doubts. He is a professional footballer and is paid a salary for just that. A good player can play in a number of positions, eg Savage as a wing back, Hodge played there on Saturday as well etc etc. I have worked full time since the age of 16, and in all of my jobs thus far have been critised by colleagues and managers alike, and most of the critisism has been justified. At times it effected my confidence, but life is always about survival of the fittist. Andy Morrow DID NOT set the world alight on Saturday, and has not done so in the reserves or in other first team appearances. That is FACT. On Saturday, I, like the vast majority at Sixfields, gave him my support, and did not once shout or even mutter anything negative towards/about him, but this message board is all about debate, views and opinions and should be treated as such. If someones opinion is negative, fine, and if someones opinion is positive, likewise, but moaning about other peoples views and not backing them up with a worthwhile argument is pointless. Why come on hear in the first place?
Anon at 13:55:50 Monday February 26 2001
Current Euro champions whose defence of the trophy was as pitiful as it gets!
Anon at 13:50:56 Monday February 26 2001
You wait until Barwell has finished developing Franklins Gardens and you will probably wish you hadn't said that.
NAL at 13:49:22 Monday February 26 2001
You are so ill informed! Saints are the current European Champions.
keep out saints at 13:35:6 Monday February 26 2001
and their not there
keep out saints at 13:34:20 Monday February 26 2001
meant to say view, not few
keep out saints at 13:33:40 Monday February 26 2001
we will hopefully never have to share a ground with them, there few on sharing was shown by that ignorant and arrogant saints reporter at the chron and echo, and its not like they would bring any success to the ground, they have and never will win anything other than mickey mouse trophies, the COBBLERS will always be at sixfields, and hopefully the saints will always be behind beacon bingo for entertainment levels
Anon at 13:23:18 Monday February 26 2001
Hear hear!
JT at 13:5:8 Monday February 26 2001
Honestly I have never witnessed such a whingey, whiney, moaney, never bloody satisfied, bunch of miserable know-nothings!! Just in case you missed it we beat Wigan on Saturday and in that side were two young players who contributed to the team effort. Whilst I defend people's right to their opinion why do they see fit to criticise the boys when neither even played a full game, let alone half a dozen games! Some of you are obviously top class scouts for the premiership if you can assess young players on so little evidence. BTW try and enjoy Tuesday night.
billy at 12:58:46 Monday February 26 2001
quite agree.
Dont forget that Morrow is supposed to be a striker not an attacking midfielder and on saturday he was playing in the holding role in 'the hole'. We shouldnt judge a player on one game anyway, but I dont see why he hasnt been loaned out though.
BTW I heard from a very reliable source that Jamie does need a hernia op. and will miss the end of the season.
Not a Luddite at 12:51:4 Monday February 26 2001
Why share with a Rugby Club? Shared resource better for the town, actually have a home and not be at the beck and call of the council/police, play on different days, give sports fans the chance to follow both codes, increased capacity, associate with high profile international world class stars, use proven corporate facilities, apart from that . . . . the northern grounds you mention all share with rugby league which has only just begun, it is a summer sport.
ANON at 12:42:17 Monday February 26 2001
I know. Lets knock the confidence of the youth team players before they are even given a chance. Good move. Not!
Mazza at 12:19:43 Monday February 26 2001
my comment earlier was meant to have said 'before' Wilson. Gould did score, I know, I was there. I just dont see the point in criticising youth players, they are the future of our club and need our support
krs-1 at 11:48:38 Monday February 26 2001
Funniest moment of the season so far: Following an almighty hoof from (I think) Hope, the ball goes on top of the West Stand roof. Wigan's number 2, Bradshaw, stands on the touchline, arms out, waiting for the ball to drop from a roof which slopes IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. Much laughter all round, following by a brief chant of "you stupid Northern bastard." Is this the funniest thing to ever happen at Sixfields???
Anon at 11:42:37 Monday February 26 2001
The Cobblers logo comes with the phone. Ring the suppliers.
Deepcut Cobbler at 11:38:47 Monday February 26 2001
Back to Cobblers speak. I have read and heard from different areas various complimentary comments regarding the state of our pitch. If true a big congratulatons must go to the groundstaff. Why do we want to share with a rugby club? We can all see the state of Old Trafford, Reebok Stadium and The Shay this weekend to name a few. Maybe alright for rugby but for the game that is intended to be played ON grass? Well done the groundstaff and keep those rugger people off of our pitch! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Deepcut Cobbler at 11:33:21 Monday February 26 2001
Ditto Phil Neville. Neville hasn't EVER played regular first team footie for Man U. He was shown up in Euro 2000 on countless occasions, not just the penalty. Where has Chris Powell come from? What about Gareth Barrie and Gray of Sunderland? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Anon at 11:15:1 Monday February 26 2001
I already have the phone but just want the cobblers logo
John Cooper Clarke at 11:7:32 Monday February 26 2001
Just so everyone knows, Ryan Thompson is 18 years old. That's 18 years old.
The Drilling Cobbler at 11:1:27 Monday February 26 2001
With reference to the Morrow debate, I would be very surprised if he is offered another contract for next season and beyond. The times I have seen him, he has never shown anything to suggest he will brake through and become a good 'foothall league' player, and at 21 or thereabouts he is at an age where he should be at least challenging for a first team place and not relying on a huge injury situation to get into the team. I noticed in the programme he has only scored 3 or 4 goals in 11 (likewise Thompson) for the reserves - not exactly prolific and certainly not form thats going to oust Gabb, Forrester or Howard. Christian Lee was offering far more at that age and didnt/hasnt made it as of yet, so I feel its unlikely that Morrow will. Why do we not loan him out to a conference team, at least then we will know wether he has the potential to score goals at first team level, and that could only benefit both Morrow and the Cobblers. Out of the youngsters, I would give Thommo another season to prove himself because he is very quick, I would give Gauld maybe a 2 year contract, likewise Hughes, but unless something dramatic happens with Morrows form between now and the end of the season, I would release him and give an opportunity to another youngster coming through, if indeed there is one. Having said all of that, it is not me who sees him in training every day and it may well just be a confidence thing. Kevs judgement is what counts and I can only judge on the 3 hours or so of football that I have Morrow play. And why the fu@k is Phil Neville in an England squad AGAIN? He hasnt played for Man scum Utd since Erikson has been over here, so on what basis has he been picked on. Better that G Barry - I dont think so!
u see at 10:29:30 Monday February 26 2001
I apologise for that last comment, my mind left me, why would I come and put up the man utd score on a cobblers message board. How STUPID of me
so what? at 10:27:33 Monday February 26 2001
One rich club beat another rich club. Who cares? Not me, I only care about Cobblers and Brechin City.
richie fan from new zealand at 10:26:54 Monday February 26 2001
Sir Don Bradman had a test batting average of 99.99% what a player he must have been
u see at 10:23:10 Monday February 26 2001
MANNNNNNNN UNTD 6 THE ARSE 1 HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEH
Anon at 10:20:24 Monday February 26 2001
Interesting to see Mr Cooper-Clarke referring to someone in seat w25 in the west stand. A couple of weeks ago there was complaint about someone in w22. I wonder if it is one of the same?
Anon at 10:0:7 Monday February 26 2001
buy the phone...
Anon at 9:57:56 Monday February 26 2001
Can someone tell me where I can get the NTFC Phone logo from please
Dyl at 9:41:55 Monday February 26 2001
I thought we were great in the 1st half and poor but dogged in the second. As for Morrow and Thompson. I would urge people to reserve judgement. Neither have had a significant run in the 1st team before and it is unfair to judge them on Saturday's game (which I believe is the most 1st team football either has played). Morrow worked hard but lacked the sort of quick thinking and anticipation that you can only get from playing regularly at this standard. More 2nd Div games will bring him up to standard and then we'll really see what he is made of. Thompson, well we didn't see much of him but he definitely needs better studs as he just kept falling over. He was unlucky not to get a goal when Jamie opted to shoot rather than slot the ball thru to Thompson unmarked on the left. As for Jamie well it's nice to see some confidence return to his game. What a difference a goal makes. Gabbi was excellent as was Welch. C'mon guys we took 3 points of the team in 3rd place we should be celebrating!
John Cooper Clarke at 9:9:22 Monday February 26 2001
There is one guy who sits right at the back of the West and to my right (at a guess I'd say about Row W, seat 25/26), who constantly slags off the youth team players - Hughes, Morrow and Thompson have all come under his critical eye. The great irony is, I've seen this guy play on Sundays and he can't trap a bowling ball! He is about 22 but must weigh about 22 stone, can't do anything at all on a football pitch yet he talks it up at Cobblers like he's some sort of God of the game. (For the record, I thought Morrow did okay but perhaps lacks the physical presence to bustle about at this level. Jim Forrest isn't the biggest but seems to know how to use his upper body to his advantage, holding off players etc).
Jack Regan at 8:5:14 Monday February 26 2001
Not one to come to the defence of the boys in blue usually, but on the two occasions I have parked in the disabled area of the south stand the police have directed traffic. Just thought I would even up the rant below.
Jack Regan at 8:5:14 Monday February 26 2001
Not one to come to the defence of the boys in blue usually, but on the two occasions I have parked in the disabled area of the south stand the police have directed traffic. Just thought I would even up the rant below.
Also to Ian Platt at 7:42:8 Monday February 26 2001
Please email john atkinson
Waterside Cobbler at 7:38:48 Monday February 26 2001
Ian Platt - is your e-mail working ? I've had non-delivery warnings for three mails sent Sunday afternoon and evening
Waterside Cobbler at 7:36:46 Monday February 26 2001
Ian Platt - is your e-mail working ? I've had three warnings of non delivery for mails sent Sunday afternoon and evening
All coppers are wankers at 3:27:41 Monday February 26 2001
Controlling traffic flow is beyond the current crop of coppers. far better to spend ones time listening to the match reports on the radio from the comfort of the panda or trannie van. on overtime. with time off in lieu. and put your blue light on just in time to get back to Campbell Square for a bacon sarnie and mug of tea. and then ring in on Monday with a doctors note for a bad back or stress. all week. till next Saturday comes.
HAPPY COBBLER at 22:30:49 Sunday February 25 2001
Three points against Wigan and an excellent football display against Millwall and yet there are still a bunch of miserable bastards on this page. Most of us are sick of you and wish you would F**k off. Well done cobbs. Thought Gabby ran the show on Sat.
MartinW at 21:28:57 Sunday February 25 2001
I didn't read the comments below before writing the earlier stuff - in my haste to inform about the goals update. But I notice people getting ratty about the criticism of Morrow. Before I get it, can I just say that my view is not one based on just his performance on Saturday, he has had a few chances in the first team and he just seems to lack strength, dribbling ability, pace and an awareness in front of goal for a forward. What he made up for in a lack of those qualities yesterday, he made up for in raw enthusiasm and to his credit he released the ball to more expereinced members of the team well. That's not a jibe. I just think it shows he knows his limitations. A good attribute. I also think itis crucial that young players come through. And we must have a good grass roots youth policy for the future of the club. Tommo looks promising, Morrow never has to these eyes. And in the eyes of people around me. Got to be honest about it.
MartinW at 21:19:15 Sunday February 25 2001
All the goals since the Stoke game are being updated as we speak. I tend not to update unless we score now. Anyway there is the great save from Welchy on there from the great Wigan win as well as all the goals from the Millwall thriller. It's on http://www.martinwilliams.free-online.co.uk for those that dont know
I thought Richard Hope was head and shoulders man of the match. A towering defensive display that we needed when Wigan were putting us under the cosh. Very much more encouraging defensively. Gabby also was class. One thing that was clear and that is that Andy Morrow is definitely NOT a second division player. He was a boy amongst men out there. I thought Ryan Thompson had more about him without doing anything to really convince. He at least put himself about a bit and if Gabby had not been so greedy at the end of the game could have provided Tommo with his first goal in the first team. Morrow did a great job considering but he really was making up the numbers in midfield. Welchy was also awesome and made one tremendous save from a Liddle shot headed for the top corner. Nice to see Willo having a laugh with us lot on the West Stand as we teased over Hodgey's wayward crossing in the first half. This may not have been as entertaining as the Millwall match but I'll take the three points any day of the week. There are real signs that we can play this three man central defence and two attacking wing backs system quite well. What we need is a squad big enough to cope with injuries so that we dont have to rely on Morrow in midfield. I'm not dissing the young lad, he just seems to lack ability at this level. And I cant see how he is going to get better. Nevertheless a stirling job when we really needed it.
Steve at 21:9:44 Sunday February 25 2001
Martin W: Re your website. As a Cobblers fan for over 35 years I would like to visit it.I have searched via Google but can't find. What's the address?
Sir Donald Bradman is dead at 21:1:20 Sunday February 25 2001
RIP
Private Eye at 20:51:7 Sunday February 25 2001
I hear that the Luton rascists are going on the weekend trip to Bournemouth with the trust bus...
Dave at 20:36:20 Sunday February 25 2001
After months of trying I've finally found an online bookmaker who allow you to bet singles on all Nationwide League games. I found them on the excellent site www.bookiesindex.com and the name of the bookie is UK bettin who are incidentally owned by ENIC the same people who own Spurs, but don't let that put you off!!
anon at 20:30:8 Sunday February 25 2001
martin w. when are u going to update u're site and put the latest goals on? it hasn't been updated since the stoke away match.
Deepcut Cobbler at 19:45:32 Sunday February 25 2001
Welcome Iain, Whats it like to see a big crowd outside of Glasgow? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Michael Fish at 19:10:46 Sunday February 25 2001
Minus 2 tonight, remaining cold, windy, wet, with possible snow showers throughout the week.
Cobblers at 18:59:52 Sunday February 25 2001
If the Swansea game was to be called off,it would be miles away from the record! A scottish cup game was called off a record 29 times in 1979
Salty at 14:38:34 Sunday February 25 2001
I notice that Vinnie wants to save Chip! I suppose his life would be pretty empty without him, just the odd salad dressing.
Yvonne at 14:36:46 Sunday February 25 2001
Thanks for the advice Ray, it works like a treat. I have book marked google and already used it to find several sites. You young men are so PC correct!
Ralph at 14:21:15 Sunday February 25 2001
No, Hodge and Nicholson played wide with Morrow in the 'hole'. I would prefer to see Marco play in this position as he sees so much and has the ability, vision and touch to make a real impact. Morrow then could have played his more natural role partnering Jamie. That said Morrow scampered well and showed one or two nice touches. Thompson looked fast but really did not see much ball to impress one way or the other. Lovely day out there, I guess if the weather stays like this the frost could be the biggest worry on Tuesday night.
9224 at 13:45:4 Sunday February 25 2001
Did Morrow play on the wing?
Ray at 12:47:11 Sunday February 25 2001
You are quite right of course. Using http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/cobbcomm.htm as the URL means that Cobblers Comments is opening in its own window.
nerd at 12:18:27 Sunday February 25 2001
or type cobbcomm.htm at the end of the url
TRB Mark at 12:7:39 Sunday February 25 2001
Yep, Welcome to Cobblersland Iain Watson. We've even laid on some snow for yah, to make you feel at home. And don't forget, if you do feel homesick, you only have to nip up to Corby ( aka"little Scotland")for a fix.
Talking of snow, the is some forcast for the next few days. Would it set some sort of record if the Swansea match was postponed yet again??
Ray at 11:48:21 Sunday February 25 2001
Alternatively right clicking on "google" gives you the same option.
Ray at 11:43:48 Sunday February 25 2001
Right click on Cobblers Comments on the front page. Select open in new window and voila.
vinnie at 10:39:33 Sunday February 25 2001
SAVE CHIP
Yvonne at 10:38:5 Sunday February 25 2001
This google lark is very good Ray. Trouble is I cannot seem to bookmark anything as the comments address remains. Also the searched site remains inside the comments 'window' and cannot be enlarged to full screen. Any thoughts?
Hartwell at 10:0:7 Sunday February 25 2001
Yes, I must sharpen up on my maths, Romsey Cobbler. Good point! However seeing Notts County's squad actually looking on paper twice as long as the Cobblers still put things into perspective a bit. Ref Morrow I wasn't judging him on yesterday's performance but more on the fact that, while he's been hailed as a future prospect for years, he has neverthless failed to push on into the first team. It is the same for a succession of our youngsters. While it is true that Atkins lauded them, in his heart he couldn't bring himself to give any of them a real chance. However I do think Kevin is prepared to give them a chance. But they must be up to it and I think that is now very much the crunch issue: have we really got good enough young talent at the club to push all the way through ? I suspect under Wilson if they have they will emerge. But up to now, for all the talk, only Hughes has so far been able to force his way into contention on a fairly regular basis. Having said that I really do hope some of our youngsters will come through as it is the future of the club. In the long run we need to bring on our own and create a balance between imported and home-grown talent.
The Romsey Cobbler at 9:28:29 Sunday February 25 2001
Hartwell - you made the point about the size of our squad against Notts County but we haven't even got 24 players - we've got 22 because we don't use numbers 13 and 14!
Mk18 Cobbler at 8:30:5 Sunday February 25 2001
I thought Gabbi was top draw against Wigan and I was delighted to see Jamie back to scoring. Hope and Frain were also excellent and Welch pulled off a magnificent save towards the end Play offs seem difficult but looking at the fixture list we should win most of our home games and with us playing better away you never know.
Anon at 7:41:20 Sunday February 25 2001
Mazza, we saw 3 or 4 of the youth team out against Millwall in the LDV Shield about 3 months ago. Gould even scored.
Mazza at 2:31:21 Sunday February 25 2001
I thought Andy Morrow had a good game today, considering he was playing in an unfamilar role and it was his 'real' debut. How people can slag him off and then say Thompson played well is beyond me, I am a great admirer of Thommo and think he will make the first team, but he didn't get a chance to shine today. All Thompson got to do really was chase lost causes. Well done the young 'uns, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOUTH TEAM PLAYERS MADE THE FIRST TEAM SINCE WILSON????
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 0:47:36 Sunday February 25 2001
Re: Car Park Incident. It took me 1 1/4 hours to get out of the sodding car park, whilst 5 coppers just stood on the side of the road smiling..... Great to see JAMIE F. back on the goal hunt. My MEN of the Match:- Welchy, just for that save at the end - HOPE, definately the best at the back, with SAMMO just behind him.... Anyway off to bed now, just wound up some Asshole P**h supporters in the town centre, by wearing my JAMIE F. top in one of the Kebab houses here in the Fens...
Mick at 23:25:38 Saturday February 24 2001
Great result today. I don't think the play offs are beyond us. The fixtures to come are mostly against mid-lower table teams. You never know, it's getting time for the traditional Cobblers spring surge!
MK Cobbler at 22:19:31 Saturday February 24 2001
Come on Iain, join the cobblers. After all division 2 is much better than the SPL.
Iain Watson at 22:4:38 Saturday February 24 2001
I've recently moved down from Dundee in Scotland, I was...I mean I am still a Dundee Utd fan (who are trailing miserably in the Scottish Premier). I thought I'd go and check out you guys at Sixfields. The match was really good, that Jamie Forrester is a really good player; great goal ! I also thought the banter between the fans was great just like at home. Poor Wigan fat kid in white, he took a lot of abuse today. Keep up the good work fellas !! I shall return.
cheers Iain.
Spooner at 21:45:36 Saturday February 24 2001
how you can moan about Morrow is beyond me. He was playing out of position and ran his arse off all afternoon! He did lack confidene on the ball but thats to be expected when he hardly ever gets a game. Playing in a poor stiffs league and playing in div 2 is a hell of a lot different.
MK Cobbler at 21:20:30 Saturday February 24 2001
Morrow wasnt all that sharp today in my view. Although he hasnt been given much of a chance to shine this season. Thopson looked good when he came on, he has good pace by the looks of it. We mised Howards' arial presence as we defended and had to hoof it clear in the air. There was no-one to hold it up when we came out of defence so the ball just came straight back.
We played well considering the number of people we had out injured and suspended.
Hartwell at 20:48:56 Saturday February 24 2001
Yes that's it, Ralph - back to the early season days when Jamie was scoring per game and Welch was keeping 'em out. Kev was disappointed and a bit critical after the game in our inability to get the ball down and pass it about. But as others have already said it was very much a makeshift team today and things are put in perspective when you consider the small squad we have and the cost of Wigan's. Last week at Notts County the programme also spoke volumes -- the back page showed our squad of 24 against County's which was 40-strong!!! Not that I'm advocating big squads for the sake of it. As we saw with Atkins you can have a big squad and still be ineffective. It's down to that fine balance of quality, quantity and budget. It was good to see the likes of Morrow and Thompson have a game, although in all honesty I don't think Morrow will quite make the grade. He's been around for several years now and for much of that time was being hailed as a bright prospect. But he's never pushed on through and established himself. As for Thompson, I haven't seen enough of him in first team action to be able to make any kind of judgement. Good luck to all of 'em, though. They have to keep trying. After all, I recall not being truly impressed with Phil Neal at times -- and l,ook what happened to him!
The Drilling Cobbler at 19:54:23 Saturday February 24 2001
Great result, crap game but whos complaining? To beat a quality side like Wigan with 9 players unavailable is no mean achievement. My only critism is that we defended far to deep in the 2nd half, Hodge and Nicholson rarely getting out of their own half and supporting a near non-existent midfield. On another day we could have been punished, as indeed we have been on a number of occasions this season. Having said that, today it worked and we kept a clean sheet to earn the 3points. About the incident in the car park, although I didnt see it how often have we said that the police outside sixfields on match days simply dont do their jobs, and instead of directing traffic just stand there or sit in their vans waiting for something to happen? It amused me when 2 police officers RAN to the south stand roundabout and stopped the traffic allowing people to safely negotiate the roundabout - something they have never done before. And Why? Because there had just been an accident at another one of the roundabouts. Obviously not a knee jerk reaction. They should be ashamed of themselves. Wank@rs!
MP at 19:20:59 Saturday February 24 2001
I don't know, these people who go to Florence instead of to the Cobblers....Jill! Far worse would be to miss a match because of a school governor's meeting, think of me and her next Tuesday trying and failing to concentrate on trivial matters like school budgets (still can't believe they re-arranged the Swansea match for the only Tuesday we couldn't make.)
Joe at 19:10:40 Saturday February 24 2001
Have just read that ambulances were needed at the accident........hope no one was badly hurt, but still fail to understand how they can have contrived to have such a smash so close to the give-way signs....surely they can't have been going that fast.
Spring Park Cobbler at 19:6:32 Saturday February 24 2001
Great to get a victory at home and against one of the top sides. Having said that it was a dire game of football when you look back at the Tuesday game against Millwall. Wigan looked to have come for a draw particularly in the 1st half. Discussing the game with supporters in the Sixfield Tavern after the game the general feeling was we deserved it although we struggled at times. Someone said that Wigan have spent £6M on that side. Is this true ? Given the way Cobbs play and the amount we have spent to assemble this squad must make you wonder about the way "Big name managers" earn their salary. I often read in the papers that so and so blames the club for not spending on players as he and his ego walk out the door. Given the limited resources at Northampton Kevin Wilson has achieved miracles with the team. For once I thought the man of the match went to a player who really deserved it although I thought Green, Sammo and particularly young Kevin Nicholson were also in the running. Nice to see see Frain shut the knobheads up with his through ball for Jamie to score. We must have the most brainless gobs in the ground near us. One mono-cell was demanding that "Wilson change it before its too late". What would was he supposed to do ? Looking at the subs bench I would have found it difficult to send anyone on who could have improved things in the second half although I thought it was brave of him to bring Ryan Thompson on (Remember him from the John Henry league Cymru Cobbler) for Morrow.
Gabbiadini had a great game again. Outstanding moves included his run from our half towards the North Stand and just pushing it wide of the post and then two lovely runs in the final minutes which deserved a goal.
Four points in two game from two of the top sides in the league. Does this mean we can still make the play-offs or will we struggle against Swansea as we have against sides in the bottom half previously.
Shame you were in Fiorentina for the game Steve. Lovely city and all that but the game against Millwall was a classic. Worth the price of the season ticket alone. The fields are green........
Joe at 19:6:21 Saturday February 24 2001
If anyone has the names and addresses of the two inconsiderste bastards who crashed their cars, totally blocking the exit from the North carparks, please publish them. It's taken so long to get home I can scarcely remember the match. Oh yes, Wigan looked crap in the first half, we got great goal in injury time, and then sat back on the one-nil lead, looking very vulnerable for most of the following 45 minutes. Savage, please be better for Tuesday, our midfield which was so good against Millwall, was non existent today. And a 14 year old won £500 on shoot the boot.
Couldn't get there today at 18:53:35 Saturday February 24 2001
So where is everybody? Still stuck in the car park? Where are all the match reports? COME ON!
Anon at 18:52:10 Saturday February 24 2001
YESSSSSS! At last what?
Anon at 18:5:5 Saturday February 24 2001
AT LAST
9224 at 18:0:52 Saturday February 24 2001
yessss!
Ralph at 17:53:46 Saturday February 24 2001
Wilson said that Crooks will be available for the Wrexham game and that Cannoville will be going back to Arsenal as he is injured. He also hinted that Chilvers may be coming back. Hughes had a migraine and Savage failed a late fitness test. Kev did not know the team until 1pm this afternoon.
Sean from London at 17:53:45 Saturday February 24 2001
From AOL ------
Jamie Forrester regained his golden touch to keep Northampton's hopes of a play-off place flickering.
Forrester's goal in first-half injury time proved enough to beat off a dramatically revamped Wigan side who are slipping up in their quest for automatic promotion. Bruce Rioch's men have now taken just a point from three goalless games.
Forrester has proved something of a lucky talisman for Northampton but the striker's 18th goal of the season was his first in nine games.
But Northampton boss Kevin Wilson had retained faith in him and said, "It's remarkable that when Jamie has scored one in a game for us, we haven't lost. The only time he hit two, we were beaten 4-3 by Halifax last season!"
The goal was a real gem and involved five players. It ended with Forrester swapping passes with John Frain before darting into the box to beat the advancing Roy Carroll.
Forrester had earlier missed a similar chance while Wigan went closest before the break when Lee Ashcroft was denied by Keith Welch in the home goal.
Wigan peppered shots at Welch's target after half time, and although the majority were from range and off target, leading scorer Simon Haworth, on for the injured Ashcroft, was unlucky with a 20-yarder in the 71st minute which flashed just wide.
At the other end Marco Gabbiadini ended a strong 50-yard run by shooting just off target after being forced wide, while six minutes later, Forrester cut inside and saw a fierce drive go whistling just off target.
Wigan camped in the home half as they stepped up their efforts to equalise and substitute Neil Roberts twice went close inside three minutes. Firstly he latched on to a nod down from Carl Bradshaw before volleying wide of the far post and then he slid a better chance wide from 12 yards.
Wigan's final frustration came a minute from time when a stinging volley by Roberto Martinez seemed destined for the top corner but Welch flung himself high to his left to tip the ball over the crossbar.
Dissappointed Latics' boss Bruce Rioch said, "We had a disruption to our team today with injuries and suspensions. But if we had started the first half the way we did the second it could have been a different story. We have to go out and make things happen for ourselves and show more fire and aggression."
Benny at 17:51:25 Saturday February 24 2001
Great result! We can still make the play-offs! Thompson and Morrow both got a chance. Hope, Marco, Nicholson all played well. When you consider we had Hunter, Howey, Savage, Hargreaves, Howard, Crooks, Cannoville, Hughes and Spedding all missing.
Wobbley Cobbler at 17:48:15 Saturday February 24 2001
What was all the commotion outside Bella Pasta? Three fire engines, two ambulances, a breakdown van and six police cars! Did it stop you all getting out of the top car park?
Ralph at 17:44:38 Saturday February 24 2001
A fantastic result from a dour game with a dogged performance. Good to see that the early season partnership of Welch and Forrester is back on song. Welchy made two fantastic saves, the first accounting for their centre forward who eventually went off at half time. Jamie struck in ninjury time in the first half. I thought Hope had a solid game and Marco again showed that touch of class creating several good chances for others. Wigan were massively dissapointing but typical of Bruce Rioch's sides, you can see why their support is buggerall!! How about that gate today, only 300 less than against Millwall?! Hardly time to make a cup of tea before we take on Swansea . . . don't forget that the game v Wrexham has been brought forward to the Friday night to avoid clashing with Wales in the six nations.
Nicky at 16:58:5 Saturday February 24 2001
Thanks for the commentary..........C'MON COBBLERS. Draw with the top and beat the second placed, things are looking up :)
Anon at 16:54:35 Saturday February 24 2001
1-0 just came through on Give us the score.com, Nice One lads
Anon at 16:53:35 Saturday February 24 2001
full time 1-0
Anon at 16:53:34 Saturday February 24 2001
I'm getting repetitive strain syndrome from constantly pressing the refresh button
Anon at 16:48:51 Saturday February 24 2001
hang on for all three points cobblers!
Anon at 16:47:56 Saturday February 24 2001
Is it Full-Time yet?
Anon at 16:39:50 Saturday February 24 2001
yes 1-0
Anon at 16:34:11 Saturday February 24 2001
rthompson on 4 morrow
Jamie (Cymru Cobbler) at 16:28:53 Saturday February 24 2001
Whats the score? Is it still 1-0?
Steve at 16:24:8 Saturday February 24 2001
Sounds like it's all Wigan. Oooo er!
com. at 16:14:20 Saturday February 24 2001
cobblers trying for a 2nd goal but maybe defending too deep
com. at 16:10:57 Saturday February 24 2001
forrester shoved in the back, wins a free kick.
com. at 16:5:58 Saturday February 24 2001
wigan on the attack with 3 corners on the trot in the first min
the scum posh: at 15:56:18 Saturday February 24 2001
were 2-0 down, now 3-2 up
commentator at 15:48:11 Saturday February 24 2001
the score is 1-0 at half time
commentator at 15:47:46 Saturday February 24 2001
ok, jamie just scored his 1st goal in 8 games, with a lil help from gabbi and co.
Anon at 15:45:32 Saturday February 24 2001
forrester u beauty
Steve at 14:53:46 Saturday February 24 2001
An alternative angle to Tuesday night's game. I was in a back street restaurant in Florence with some friends (all season ticket holders) and my daughter was 'texting' the score. You can imagine the scene, as with the starter and the anti-pasta, the first 2 Millwall goals came through. Gloom, doom ,but we'd got the attention of the rest of the restaurant (seemingly all locals and all footie fanatics) but then came the news we'd got one back. All four of us shouted in unison "Gian Marco Gabbiadini!!!!!". Then of course, the locals got really interested. We told them that Marco had turned down the chance to progress his career in Italy, so as to devote himself to the mighty Cobbs. Then of course, news of the other goals came through. Pandemonium. Unforgettable. We were so proud to be Cobblers fans and to have converted about 20 Florentians. Come on you Cobbs!
Nicky at 13:57:12 Saturday February 24 2001
Just a quick question, will some one please keep a commentary on her this afternoon, living in the backwaters of Buckinghamshire, I can't pick up the game on the radio....thanks in advance
Anon at 13:44:45 Saturday February 24 2001
Testing!
Linda at 13:17:33 Saturday February 24 2001
Good Luck for the rest of the season!
Yellow/Green greetings from Den Haag, Holland.
http://go.to/adofanpage
Ray at 11:25:56 Saturday February 24 2001
Could the "out of towners" please note the new telephone and fax numbers for the club. Calls are charged at the National Rate - and the Club makes money out of each call. Local callers should still use the old numbers.
Hannah at 11:19:3 Saturday February 24 2001
On Thursday, I saw Keith Welch pick something off the shelf in Sainsbury's, and was a little concerned to see him drop the thing (some cook chill meal, reduced for a quick sale-are we paying him enough, and is he eating a healthy diet?) on the floor.
Ray at 11:18:39 Saturday February 24 2001
Pen pic of Nicholson now added to the squad page.
Anon at 10:37:31 Saturday February 24 2001
I dont understand these people who go on holiday during the season.
martin at 10:6:37 Saturday February 24 2001
UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!!
DavCobbler at 9:47:22 Saturday February 24 2001
Miss the next two games due to going on holiday to the Big Apple, shout and scream the players on to victory on my behalf !!! PattCobb, tell YBFPattCobb that I will call him tonight/tomorrow for an update on the "Wiggun" game......Hopefully a much needed 3 pointer for the Town !! Laters folks.......NYCobbler.......A.K.A. DavCobbler FTP !!!
Ray at 1:39:8 Saturday February 24 2001
All the information I have is on the news page.
Chris at 23:45:22 Friday February 23 2001
can you update the web site, to tell us information about Kevin Nicholson.
Ian Carlton at 23:3:22 Friday February 23 2001
Can I just say that, as a season ticket holder. The atmosphere on
Tuesday night was the best of the season so far. From my point of
view, the atmosphere has not always been good this season.
I agree that the team has a responsibility to get the crowd going
by playing well, but, when its not going so well is when they need
us to really get behind them. Last season the crowds were excellant
and i believe this had a big impact on us finishing where we did in
the league. The crowds away from home this year notably peterborough
have been first class, and look what happened in that game,so it does
make a difference. Can i just say well done to kevin and the lads for
what has (lets not forget) been a pretty good season so far, and good
luck for saturday, lets get the siege mentality back and get behind
the boys 100% and who knows what could happen this season as it comes
to a close. CMON YOU COBBLERS.
Mk Cobbler at 21:59:41 Friday February 23 2001
For sure
RICHARD at 21:18:53 Friday February 23 2001
IK'CIWT: "Comeback Cobblers, All Is Forgiven." On a night when it seemed to rain penalties across the nation, and with footie teams achieving more comebacks than "Ol' Blue Eyes" himself, it was a joy to leave Sixfields secure in the knowledge that a great time was had by ALL. And the result, for once, was certainly not the issue. This was a game of incident, goals, excitement, controversy, brilliance, endeavour, entertainment, with the odd mistake and some rough justice to boot; a match to hold up to the football snobs of higher league status and proclaim, it's not how many fans attend the game, wear the shirt, or pledge allegiance that matters, it's what happens on the field of play that really counts.
Management posed the question in pre-season- ' Would we like to see more evening games, or not?' Like most Cobbs fans, I wanted the traditional Saturday afternoon ritual to prevail. It did. However, in addition to the odd Monday and Friday fixture, we do appear to have a hefty quota of Tuesday night games for one reason or another (17 either played or and currently scheduled). And, despite the relative lack of numbers attending - though 5,800 plus, not 5,000 as quoted, is a pretty good turn out thanks to the Millwall Militia - I have to admit, these matches seem to bring out the best in the players, producing quality entertainment on the whole.
The final outcome would have been given extremely long odds before the game, even longer odds at half time and, when the Lions netted their second soon after the break, the bookies had seen enough, pulled down the shutters, clutched their note-filled Gladstones firmly to their ample frames and fled the scene; rien ne va plus - no more bets! No matter. Lady Luck has a habit of making a paddle-turn course change in mid- stream when least expected. Only minutes after Millwall fans had celebrated what they (and most of the remaining 4,000 or so non-Millwall supporters) thought was the death knell for the Cobblers, Marco 'I like to score v. Millwall' Gabbiadini managed to reduce the arrears with a timely toe-in from ten yards. Between them and us scoring, North Standers were all pulling up our collars, shrugging shoulders, fearing a goal-fest at our expense. We started to talk about safety targets, what new players might grace the squad next season and which new grounds we might have to visit. But that goal, not a thing of beauty (unlike our Marco, of course) forced the free spirit confidence fawcett full on for us as confidence surged. Yet at the Millwall end, as the bung was pulled, the sound of ebbing doubt gurgled down the plug-hole.
All opposition teams detest Marco; we did, as he pulverised us when Darlo came to Town last season. But it often ranks as a mark of respect for his talents. For Millwall, though, there was one player who they would have liked to see even less on the score sheet - David Savage, former Dennite! So what does the great Irish Springer do? He only goes and scores two! And to add insult to injury, they both come from 12 yards out. Spot on! This crazy passage of play also includes what looked like a legitimate headed goal from Steve H, somehow cleared off/from behind the line. And we storm back from two goals down to take the lead with just minutes to go. Three goals in a game for the first time this season. Life is sweet. Sadly, memories of consecutive 3-3 home draws, two seasons ago (Colchester and Wigan) come flooding back and the inevitable late equaliser exocets into the back of the net. Then we hang on until the whistle.This scenario is fast becoming our trade mark, along with the gifted early goal in both the first and second half. You only have to view the programme stats for goals conceded.
But perhaps a draw is the fairest of results on a night when both teams did their best to provide the fee-paying public with a feast of footie. I could tell it was a good game; the voice was hoarser than usual; grown men were hugging more than usual; whingers were quieter than usual (but wingers were larging it more than usual). I left the ground with a warm glow not experienced since the BRovers play-off spectacular. It certainly was a good game, but to appreciate just how good it was, I urge you to visit Millwall websites and read their comments and reports. It fair makes you proud to be a Cobbler.
COL at 17:29:45 Friday February 23 2001
BLOODY HELL, WHAT A LOT OF OFFICIAL NEWS ON THE LATEST NEWS PAGE!!!
MK COBBLER at 16:55:17 Friday February 23 2001
How about KW playing; 3-4-1-2 vs. wigan with the team;
Welch, Green, Sammo, Hope; Hodge, Hunt, Savage, Nicholson; Thompson/Gould/Morrow; Forrester, Gabbiadini.
???
The Drilling Cobbler at 16:35:49 Friday February 23 2001
I think the atmosphere at last nights Liverpool game was enhanced by about a dozen fights between the players, a sending off, the infamous penalty incident and the fact that Liverpool were on the verge and indeed did qualify for the EAFA Cup 1/4 finals! I think a similar match on a Saturday would have still have created the same atmosphere. Midweek games bring the 'best' out of the fans as well because you spend all day looking forward to the game and are therefore more hyped up, instead of nursing a hangover from a drink filled Friday night which is often the case on a Saturday morning. Also there is more novelty value. About tomorrow, what do people think about Hodgey playi ng in the 'hole' behind Gabba and Jamie? Providing we keep the ball on the floor, I think it could provide some sexy football. However, if we are under pressure and start hoofing it there will be even less outlets than before (ie, Howard) so it is imperative that we pass the thing and not just hit and hope. Simple analogy, but how many times have we said that before! If we play the same as we did on Tuesday, and Hodge excels himself, Wigan could well be given a good hammering. Having said that, if Tranmere play like they did in the 2nd half on Tuesday, they could still make the 1st division play-offs!
Hartwell at 14:54:42 Friday February 23 2001
I think night matches tend to have more atmosphere because the floodlights act in much the same way as theatre lights - focussing attention on the stage. The lighting is also in stark contrast to the darkened stands, further enhancing the effect. Another factor in helping generate an atmosphere is obviously the quality of the opposition and the support they bring. The Millwall and Stoke games have been mentioned here and the fact that each brough large/lively contingents of fans further helps whip up the noise levels all round. Those watching the Liverpool game last night will also have noted the imense atmophere a big night game against top opposition generates. It also proves that, given the right conditions, all-seater can - and indeed are - just as noisy as the old terraces. Remember Bristol ? I don't think I can recall many noisier matches in Northampton - either at Sixfields or indeed at the old CG - and my memories go back to the late 50s (oh, dear, oh dear!!!!).
Ray at 13:48:32 Friday February 23 2001
Yes - the tips are arriving fine.
Ray at 13:48:2 Friday February 23 2001
We didn't..
Brackley Cobbler at 13:34:19 Friday February 23 2001
No dont panic. Someone was winding me up.
Brackley Cobbler at 13:14:35 Friday February 23 2001
I've just heard a rumour that Willo is in line for the QPR job.
Please tell me its not true.
Anon at 12:55:56 Friday February 23 2001
No Ray, they r tic-tacs! Lol!
Richard at 12:30:39 Friday February 23 2001
Ray - The tipping table is still set up for the Millwall game. I have used the drop down menu changed it and entered 1-1 with forrester scoring for cobblers. However when I did this over xmas my predictions didn't register, so just incase it happens again here is my one for the Wigan game.
Bit of Trivia at 12:13:26 Friday February 23 2001
A I set the QPR question, I will have a guess at Andy's 'who's next' poser. Could it be Middlesbrough? Can't recall Cobbs playing them for
eons.
krs-1 at 11:0:56 Friday February 23 2001
I heard that Roy was meant to play in that reserve game this week, but that it was "too soon". Apparently there's a stiffs match on Wednesday so hopefully he'll get a run out there. Then, a couple of subs apps later in the season and then maybe start him in the final match of the season. Fingers crossed.
Phil at 10:24:18 Friday February 23 2001
I see Hunter was training with the first team yesterday. When is he back playing?
Ray at 1:24:51 Friday February 23 2001
Aren't tactics those little white peppermint thingies?
Ray at 1:20:24 Friday February 23 2001
Cobblers win promotion!! Quizmatch players tonight clinched promotion from the second to the first division!
MartinW at 0:58:18 Friday February 23 2001
Andy, but what has KK won in management? And with England? If KK had understood the meaning of the word tactics, he would be one of the great England managers. He doesn't so he isn't. Shame, really.
Ian at 0:47:23 Friday February 23 2001
If anyone out there knows the Cobblers "kit man" Ian Cooper, please ask him to e-mail me.
Ian at 0:45:24 Friday February 23 2001
PROGRAMMES!!!!!!!!!!! If you collect Cobblers programmes, or know someone who does, then I have a large list of Cobblers programmes for sale, dating from the fifties. As I live in Canada, these would not normally be for sale, but I will be visiting for a week and I will be going to the Bristol Rovers game. If you would like a copy of the list, e-mail me. I have previously sold Cobblers programmes to two local fans, who will vouch for the authenticity of these programmes. I have quite a large baggage allowance this time and a short stay, so I will be able to carry programmes with me.
Northampton Gas at 23:32:23 Thursday February 22 2001
It appears that an additional reserve team game may be fixed up for next Monday. The recently postponed fixture at Bristol Rovers, could be played at either Bristol or Northampton. Whilst both reserve teams have a game next Wednesday, The Gas are desperate to catch up on numerous postponed games and give our strikers the opportunity to try and score some goals. *s* Watch this space.
Andy at 22:47:1 Thursday February 22 2001
MartinW, I totally agree with you, except that Kevin Keegan's attitude got Fulham going, and Newcastle to 2nd place in the Prem. Shame he is such a primadonna.
Andy at 22:36:28 Thursday February 22 2001
Here's one to test the 2Ralphs. Assuming we play QPR next season, whose next? And I seem to remember we once held the record for being the only club to have played all others in league, becuase of our great rise and fall, and being able to play those as they arrived to the league. I suppose now Swansea and Carlisle could claim the same, so who has played the most?
MartinW at 19:39:58 Thursday February 22 2001
"Of course there were one or two things we can improve on, such as we
need to defend better, but I’ve always felt attack is the best form of defence and we’ll continue to believe in that." Those were the words of Kevin Wilson after the Millwall thriller. Am I the only person who is a little bit edgey about that. I mean everyone knows you cannot attack all the time and you MUST pay attention to defending properly which we clearly have not been. "We won’t change our style of play. We played exactly the same way on Tuesday night that we did at Notts County last weekend. It takes a lot of character for us to keep passing the ball and being patient and keeping the ball, especially when we’ve not had our rewards with results over the last few weeks," said Willo. I love the sentiment and don't get me wrong, enjoyed the performance. But at the end of the day, if it is not producing results its relegation form. Nobody wants to go back to the Atkins era of knock it long dull defensive boring matches. But neither is it right to go completely the other way. I'm sure that Willo does not need someone like me to say that defence is crucial - but the words "attack is the best form of defence" whenever I have heard them by anybody always seemed to be a bit naive. Two words spring to mind Keegan and Kevin. We do look allat sea at the back and at the end of the day Andy if the your score four and the other team score five you aint gonna get nuffin. But great entertainment. I'm greedy I want great entertainment, a clean sheet and for Forrester and Gabby to score a hat trick next game. Stevey Howard can get one too, if he likes.
Chesterfield at 18:54:3 Thursday February 22 2001
A certain ex Cobblers player Parrish has been suspended by the FA re Brown Envelopes concerning his move to Chesterfield via Northampton Town
Anon at 18:44:20 Thursday February 22 2001
9 Players could be out
Ray at 18:30:31 Thursday February 22 2001
Howard is suspended for 2 matches.
anon at 18:14:40 Thursday February 22 2001
where is everybody?
krs-1 at 16:57:16 Thursday February 22 2001
Is that 9 players or player number 9?
MK COBBLER at 15:52:19 Thursday February 22 2001
9 could be out for saturday. Back to bear bones again...
Anon at 15:46:57 Thursday February 22 2001
Bad news that Howard is suspended for Saturday.
Anon at 15:15:37 Thursday February 22 2001
ANON below is MK COBBLER.
COBBLERS FOR LIFE.
Anon at 15:14:56 Thursday February 22 2001
I agree with Claudette. The Night matches do tend to be more exciting than the day ones. I mean take Stoke and Millwall matches and they are infinately more exciting and interesting to watch than either Bury, Swindon etc, all Saturday afternoon. I like floodlit matches myself more than daylight ones as there is a better atmosphere of some reason.
Hunt, Hope and Howard are the (quite hard) skinheads, Frainy is just bald. How about Jamie getting a bic job to improve his form of late. Or KW with a Mohican?! The possiblities are indeed endless.
Dyl at 14:50:58 Thursday February 22 2001
Good news for Hull City today. Administrators have accepted a bid from a consortium that could save the club!
NINETIES COBBLER at 14:32:46 Thursday February 22 2001
Surely Spilly Turdley played a few matches while under the influence - I'm thinking in particular Stoke away 98/99 season.
Claudette at 13:24:34 Thursday February 22 2001
Perhaps its just me - but why is it that all the most exciting games seem to be night matches - like Tuesday. Suppose the lights add a different atmosphere. When can we remember a really good Saturday afternoon match?
EIGHTIES COBBLER at 13:13:29 Thursday February 22 2001
And you are right about Dave Logan I seem to remember that he was p*ssed when warming up pror to a game(possibly Brighton fa cup season 87-88)and Gary Mabee trying to get some sense out of him on the pronuciation of "BUG DIG ROUGVIE" is low budget club video presentation at it's very best!
SEVENTIES COBBLER at 13:9:28 Thursday February 22 2001
Graham Felton loved a beer or ten pre match.........
Errrr at 9:26:29 Thursday February 22 2001
Martin W, Welchy's moustache has been gone for ages!
Bit of trivia at 9:10:19 Thursday February 22 2001
Yup, the Ralph dopplegangers win the prize. Haven't faced QPR for 39 seasons.
Anon at 9:8:18 Thursday February 22 2001
Hunt and Hope look so hard now that if they'd turned up just to watch the Millwall match the police wouldn't have let them in!
krs-1 at 8:52:41 Thursday February 22 2001
Sammo had a skinhead at one stage. And waht about Hope's "Bic" effort? Looks painful!
Ray at 0:3:57 Thursday February 22 2001
I blame KW for shaving off the rat.
MartinW at 23:51:32 Wednesday February 21 2001
Actually there is a trend for cropped haircuts springing up all over the team. Probably to make them look hard. First it was Hunty, Hodgey's joined in no doubt influenced by the fanzine picture and even Richard Hope has got into the picture. Will we see a shaved Welch moustache? A Sammo flat top. Steve Howard with a Kevin Keegan perm? The possibilities are endless. And very banal.
Brand New Anorak at 22:59:46 Wednesday February 21 2001
See - right on both counts! I said last week that statistically we had to score more than two goals soon, and also that it would be at a game I couldn't get to. Let's hope for a few more against Wigan and, hopefully, a decent win against Swansea as that's the next game I'll be at. Well done Cobblers for last night!!!
Ralph at 22:58:32 Wednesday February 21 2001
Sorry!
Ralph2 at 22:57:34 Wednesday February 21 2001
I think i might start using MOMAC again.
Something Strange Going On! at 22:57:20 Wednesday February 21 2001
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Ralph at 22:56:20 Wednesday February 21 2001
QPR
Ralph2 at 22:53:29 Wednesday February 21 2001
Q.P.R. ?
Bit of trivia at 22:45:57 Wednesday February 21 2001
Which club have the Cobblers not played at first team level (in any competion) longer than any other. Clue; the wait could end this year.
Mick at 22:42:29 Wednesday February 21 2001
Not Cobblers related, but talking about sporting drinkers, how about Alan Lamb? I've seen him totally legless more than once in town, and then score a century the next day.
Hartwell at 22:31:22 Wednesday February 21 2001
Yes, Rachel, me too!
Anon at 22:23:42 Wednesday February 21 2001
And the sixth, who pretends he was there when it happened
Anon at 22:22:28 Wednesday February 21 2001
And the fifth who has to boast about it to anyone who would listen
billy at 22:3:48 Wednesday February 21 2001
What about the fourth Man U fan who has to buy the 2001 light bulb changing commemorative t-shirt ?!
THE ORIGIONAL MK COBBLER at 20:49:42 Wednesday February 21 2001
If we had taken our chances, we could have scored at least 5. Howards chance in the 1st half was one such example of poor finishing. Jamie did well though.
COBBLERS FOR LFE!!!!!!
Why is it so dark? at 20:48:38 Wednesday February 21 2001
Good atmosphere last night, the fans got behind the lads, we need more of that every game. But, oh, those floodlights must be the weakest in the div., even Cambridge's are better. Can't we use a higher wattage? Talking about lightbulbs, how many Man U fans does it take to change a lightbulb? Three, one to hold the ladder, one to insert the bulb, and one to drive them all back to Torquay.
The Other MK Cobbler at 20:11:49 Wednesday February 21 2001
Another good performance last night but unlucky again. I agree that the cover from crosses was poor. But we should enough cover because look at the defence it is full of big players - sampson, hope and the likes, we should be able to get rid of those really easily. And well done to gabbi, I thought that he had a stormer of a game. And also if milwall didn't have thier keeper we would have had a hat full.
The Other MK Cobbler at 20:11:30 Wednesday February 21 2001
Another good performance last night but unlucky again. I agree that the cover from crosses was poor. But we should enough cover because look at the defence it is full of big players - sampson, hope and the likes, we should be able to get rid of those really easily. And well done to gabbi, I thought that he had a stormer of a game. And also if milwall didn't have thier keeper we would have had a hat full.
MK COBBLER at 19:50:34 Wednesday February 21 2001
Fantastic Match last night best at sixfields all season probably. Positives; Nicholson (again), the 3 srikers, Hunt (again), Savage (did well out of position).
Negatives; Lack of cover from crosses, Frain (Looked abit slow and out of place in midfield), THE MATCH OFFICIALS (apart from the 2 penalties)
If we play like that on Saturday we should win easy but then... who knows.
COBBLERS FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!
Ralph at 19:42:38 Wednesday February 21 2001
I had better post something or I may be usurped!
COUNTY COBBLER at 19:15:55 Wednesday February 21 2001
Roy Hunter did not play for the reserves this afternoon,another week before he is ready.I think the time is sh*t or bust for Roy.James Gould and trialist left winger Karl Brown played well.Swindon played Invinicible,Grazioli and other first team players.Too many goals are being conceeded from crosses maybe playing 3 central defenders results in none of them taking responsibility to attack the cross!
Bletchley boy at 19:10:37 Wednesday February 21 2001
Best game for ages at 6fields. A mate who supports Millwall told me on Monday that Gabby always scores against them and that he expected Savage to score as well. Millwall expected a tough game and are happy to go home with a point, they regard Cobblers as a difficult away game. No reports of trouble last night. Good news.
Anon at 17:48:48 Wednesday February 21 2001
Glad its just not me!!
Rachel at 17:36:12 Wednesday February 21 2001
re : Anyone else finding it difficult to distinquish between Frain and Hunt since the new haircuts?>>>I do!! + cuz they are #'s 3 + 8 It can b difficult. I hav bin known 2 get them muddled up!
Dyl at 17:20:50 Wednesday February 21 2001
There's an excellent and pretty fair report by a Millwall fan at http://www.hof.org.uk/
billy at 17:4:9 Wednesday February 21 2001
Doesn't Howard start a two match suspension on Saturday ?
No mention of Hunter in the report on the stiffs 2-1 win over Swindon this avvy. But Bridgette Neilson did score the winner with a 25yard drive.
Dyl at 17:0:58 Wednesday February 21 2001
At Notts County Nicholson was skinning people for fun, so don't worry about his ability to beat people!
Anon at 16:54:41 Wednesday February 21 2001
I agree with everything said about the potential shown by Nickolson but my slight concern is his ability to beat a player. I'm not quite sure he has sufficient pace. My other worry is that we might not have him next season. He is a non-contract player at the moment and could go at any time.
Dyl at 16:41:10 Wednesday February 21 2001
I was unpopular for this view last night, but when Savage did his mazey dribble and went down in the area I didn't think it was a pen. He was heading in a straight diagonal line for my position in the North Stand and the defender (it seemed to me) went in too early and was on the ground and static by the time Savage reached him. Therefore Savage tripped over but was not tripped. Didn't stop me screaming for a pen though!
Ray at 16:38:36 Wednesday February 21 2001
Bo Diddley/Derek/Nielsen scores the winner as the reserves beat Swindon.
Anon at 16:36:3 Wednesday February 21 2001
Anyone else finding it difficult to distinquish between Frain and Hunt since the new haircuts?
The Drilling Cobbler at 16:32:16 Wednesday February 21 2001
What a find Nickolson seems to be. Not only are his crosses excellent but his all round ability on the ball and his passing are of a very high standard. Comparisons with Mickey Warner (MartinW) is a fair judgement. Lets hope that when Hargrieves and Spedding return those comparisons do not become even more so! My man of the match last night was James Hunt - his use of the ball, particularly in the 2nd half was of premiership standard. Some of his passes out wide to Savage were of the highest order. Gabbadini had I reckon his 2nd best game for us, Reading being his best. With a little luck Forrester could gave scored and his all round play was excellent. Howard seemed to revel in a deeper role - a position that many people including myself have felt would suit him more, his all round play is excellent but he perhaps lacks the pace and finishing of an all out striker. Lets stick with the same team on Saturday. Of last nights performance and taking into account the opposition, I would say that was the best home performance attacking wise sine the infamous Bristol Rover match. The goals we conceded were all a result of A1 balls from Millwall, being critical the first goal was probably the only one we could have hoped to have kept out. I must mention the officials last night congratulate them on their performance - they exceeded even the worst previous ones of this season. The first pen was clearly offside(who cares), and how he managed to deem the challenge on Savage fair was beyond belief. The only more blatant penalty turned down I can recall in recent seasons was Savages basketball clearance against Blackpool 2 seasons ago - a video of 101 worst ever referee decisions and that one would without doubt be top! The penalty awarded to Notts County some 10/11 years ago by Fitsharris was the strangest one I can recall. Lastly, does anyone know how Roy Hunter got on this afternoon? With him in midfield and providing the players that we want re-sign contracts, next season could be a very memorable one.
Dyl at 15:46:55 Wednesday February 21 2001
We are the team that everyone starts their 'run' against. Bournmouth hadn't won away until we played them. Luton's recent run started against us. Going back to the days when Orient couldn't win away...they did against us.
David at 15:33:44 Wednesday February 21 2001
Northampton v Swansea - Swansea are playing so poorly we are not just indicating that we are going down - we are giving ourselves a push. Perhaps Northampton can give us a favour - have an off day - please!
krs-1 at 13:43:19 Wednesday February 21 2001
RE - last nights match against Millwall. Gabbiadiani was the bollocks. He is the Don.
Nosey parker at 13:37:24 Wednesday February 21 2001
Biggest piss head off all time....Jason Dozzell without a doubt.Managed to go on the piss for 12 hours solid and train the next day.......what a man!!!!!!!
pattcobbs new secretary at 13:24:16 Wednesday February 21 2001
WHAT THE F*CK ARE YOU DOING!!!!!!!!!!11
PATTCOBB at 13:22:43 Wednesday February 21 2001
Help just heard of a goalkeeper that was present at a local teams awards evening sometime in the late seventies/early eighties we cannot remember his name all we know is that he had England schoolboy caps and maybe u18/u21s and that he played at some level for Aston Villa( because he regaled an interesting story about Jimmy Rimmer and how he needed a bottle of vodka prior to every game to settle his nerves) and that he lived in the kingsthorpe area of town.....(PS talking of Jimmy Rimmer who has been the Cobblers biggest p*ss-head of all time ? Dave Logan springs to mind...............
PATTCOBB at 13:22:40 Wednesday February 21 2001
Help just heard of a goalkeeper that was present at a local teams awards evening sometime in the late seventies/early eighties we cannot remember his name all we know is that he had England schoolboy caps and maybe u18/u21s and that he played at some level for Aston Villa( because he regaled an interesting story about Jimmy Rimmer and how he needed a bottle of vodka prior to every game to settle his nerves) and that he lived in the kingsthorpe area of town.....(PS talking of Jimmy Rimmer who has been the Cobblers biggest p*ss-head of all time ? Dave Logan springs to mind...............
PATTCOBB at 13:22:36 Wednesday February 21 2001
Help just heard of a goalkeeper that was present at a local teams awards evening sometime in the late seventies/early eighties we cannot remember his name all we know is that he had England schoolboy caps and maybe u18/u21s and that he played at some level for Aston Villa( because he regaled an interesting story about Jimmy Rimmer and how he needed a bottle of vodka prior to every game to settle his nerves) and that he lived in the kingsthorpe area of town.....(PS talking of Jimmy Rimmer who has been the Cobblers biggest p*ss-head of all time ? Dave Logan springs to mind...............
Anon at 13:15:50 Wednesday February 21 2001
Northampton 27 Feb 2001
The Big Red Football Tour arrives at Nationwide's Administration Centre at Moulton Park in Northampton.
Don't miss the chance to meet the greatest striker of his generation, Jimmy Greaves, who will be on hand, signing the football and your autograph books!!
Join us from mid-day, make a donation to Comic Relief, sign the football and HAVE SOME FUN!!
Old Codger at 12:49:35 Wednesday February 21 2001
Why have we signed Bo Derek ? Isn't she getting on a bit?
Ray at 12:34:7 Wednesday February 21 2001
I think these on line translators leave a little to be desired. The headline on the AGF fan page regarding Bo Nielsen translate to "AGF-the aggressor experiences again the luck to the english duck division"
Rachel at 12:32:35 Wednesday February 21 2001
Great game last night! I thort it'd b a mirical 2 get 3 goals! But goin 3-2 up I had 2 pinch myself 2 waske me up cos I didn't believe it! Shows that the lads can do it if they put their minds 2 it! U did us proud lads!
Anon at 11:58:31 Wednesday February 21 2001
whoops - wrong club - AGF site is at http://www.agf.co.dk/ - but its all in Danish.
Ray at 11:54:29 Wednesday February 21 2001
Tor also posted that Nielsen wants to be a librarian when he finishes his career.
Anon at 11:53:23 Wednesday February 21 2001
No - not kidding Martin. That was posted by Tor to the WALOC email group.
Anon at 11:52:36 Wednesday February 21 2001
The Aarhus wbsite is at http://www.fcaarhus.dk/default.html
Ralph2 at 11:50:5 Wednesday February 21 2001
Its great to hear so many positive comments about a Cobblers performance.I didn't get to last nights game but I felt the same coming away from Meadow Lane on Saturday.Its a great formation to watch but the forwards do need to take their chances to keep the opposing team on the back foot away from our defence.I don't suppose anyone is in the slightest bit interested but I shall be using my proper name from now on [no not 2] as I am sick of typing out that stupid My old man's a Cobbler name.
Neil at 11:49:20 Wednesday February 21 2001
Anon - about Savage I was thinking more in terms of open play! Hopefully these are still to come. I remember the game at home to Wigan a couple of years back when we were relegated (Savage 'hat-trick'). A repeat performance on Saturday?
Martin at 11:48:32 Wednesday February 21 2001
Are you kidding
Anon at 11:47:2 Wednesday February 21 2001
Bo Nielsen, born June 2nd 1973
Been in AGF since July 1998, made 40 apps. 13 goals
Height 184 cm
Weight: 83 kilo
Career: Norre Aaby, IK Chang Aalborg, Silkeborg
Favorite team: Liverpool FC
Favorite player: Diego Maradona
Favorite meal: Lasagne
Favorite music: Prince
Martin at 11:41:52 Wednesday February 21 2001
The Bo nielsen story is on page 471 teletext on ITV
HorelEnder at 11:19:53 Wednesday February 21 2001
Sorry about the typo ("9" what the f*** is all that about)
HotelEnder at 11:16:21 Wednesday February 21 2001
Excellent game. We always seem to play better against the top sides. Any neutral there would have been forgiven for thinking we were the top side in the division, especially in the first half, when we were behind but dominating the game.
The 3-4-3 system is very aggressive and entertaining, and it gives the mid field more steel, and the front three more options. Incidentally, I thought Marco had his best game ever, and Howard and Jamie were always threatening.
However, it does have its dangers. Once the midfield is breached the back looks awfully exposed, especially down the flanks, and the two free headers they had, plus the one from Luton, show how hard it is to mark with so few at the back.
If Kev is to persist with this shape(and I for one hope he does)the front players, esp. Steve and Jamie, have got to get some confidence from somewhere. Steve had three good chances in the first half, which he tried to side foot into the net because he was scared of missing.
If we are going to leak goals at the back, we have got to be scoring at the other end 9(Yes HE we understand that!)
Having said that I thought all the boys were really up for it, and cant wait for Wigan.
(The ref was garbage, and to be honest, we are getting some shocking officials at Sixfields - he was so far away from the play he could have reffed the game from the Express Tower with a pair of binoculars)
Have I got the answer - you bet I have.
Martin at 10:53:57 Wednesday February 21 2001
Does anyone know about this new player we have on trail, Bo Nielsen from Danish club Aarhus.
Did you know? at 10:39:32 Wednesday February 21 2001
When the England learning disabilities team won the European Cup in 1996, beating Germany 4-
2, eight of the England squad were from Northampton Town.)
Anon at 9:49:47 Wednesday February 21 2001
And bloody hell Neil, you must be telepathic when you said about Savage being due to score.
Anon at 9:46:27 Wednesday February 21 2001
And Howard did score from a Frain corner - against Frickley!
Anon at 9:41:12 Wednesday February 21 2001
Simons - Neil Harris and Reid.
Dyl at 9:33:5 Wednesday February 21 2001
I don't want to sound gushy, but I feel privileged to have seen last night's game. Two superb attacks, vulnerable defences and plenty of action. We lost a late equaliser (again) but that was wholly predictable when you consider that out of a back 5 only Nicholson (superb again), Sammo and Hope are really doing well. Green still has his 'moments' too often, and Savage whilst playing really well in general, isn't quite the real deal as a defender. Some people were still moaning on the way out, but I don't think that we have any right to moan having seen a game of such class! With Gabbi, Howard and Jamie on together we are now starting to play with real flair. Let's hope that this game gives us some self belief.
Ray at 9:1:24 Wednesday February 21 2001
The Millwall report on the match is at http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/match_reports/41.htm
Simon at 8:50:6 Wednesday February 21 2001
Does anybody know who Gordon Strachan was watching up at Sixfields last night? He was sitting in the west stand.
BigBill at 8:41:36 Wednesday February 21 2001
That was exciting chaps! Good game and the result flatters us a bit as the Cobblers ran the midfield. In truth we are happy with the point as we viewed Sixfields as one of our more difficult away games. Savage now seems the player we always thought he'd be. Best of Luck for the rest of the Season (chance of play-offs?. Do us a favour - play the same against Wigan.
No disrespect but.. at 7:34:47 Wednesday February 21 2001
WW being a similar size club to Northampton, on what basis??? Size of town? They will never match our potential or history accepting a great cup run for them, do I see some Bucks love???
MartinW at 1:6:26 Wednesday February 21 2001
Best game of the season - even if there wasn't that fairy tale finish of coming back from 2-0 to win. But there were times when we thought that Millwall would romp to victory. Have to be disappointed at our defending for the first and third goals. What? Can we not deal with set pieces. A bit of a hangover from Notts County. The second goal was scored with eight of our players in the penalty box!!!
Jamie looked lively again, without scoring. Young Neeeeko looked fab. As one loyal fan said, he brings back memories of Mickey Warner. Hunty is looking more and more magnificent each game he plays and the only thing missing is league goals. He hasn't got any. Nevertheless my man of the season. Steve Howard missed two glorious one-on-one-with-the-keeper chances ( which we all know is to be expected) but won everything in the air and gave everything. He's not a prolific goalscorer. But allows the aeriel option. I would have liked him forward a bit more for those long clearances, because there were still too many time when tiny Jamie was jumping for headers which he clearly should not win. Still we looked good today. If we can tighten up defensively, there is no reason why we cannot look forward to some victories. We just seem to lose the killer touch at the moment and tend to panic when we have a lead at the end of games. For instance, insteady of Hopey clearing the ball upfield, he just cleared it for a dangerous throw in which led to their equaliser. It was coming too, you could see it. And they could have pinched a 4-3 victory with Sadlier. The concern is that we have won just once in the last ten games. But a draw is fair. Really. Someone pointed out Millwall are a bigger club, with a bigger squad, so we cannot be too disappointed. Which is true. But Wycombe Wanderers are a similar sized club to us with massive injury problems and tonight got through to the quarter finals of the FA Cup. So they give hope to all teams at our level. Good luck to em.
A Fan. at 0:31:38 Wednesday February 21 2001
We drew. We were fantastic. We only drew. I love the Cobblers.
billy at 0:23:29 Wednesday February 21 2001
Cracking game, Crackling atmosphere and a Crackers Ref.
A draw was probably a fair result although we created several great chances and the Ref bottled a penalty decision when Savage was brought down.
It is slightly worrying that we seem to be a bit vulnerable to crosses at the moment and Kevin Simons comments about Welch earlier on were borne out tonight. But having said that the system we played with two attacking wing backs did leave us more exposed than playing 442 would have done, plus Millwall are a good side and did put a lot of good balls into the box.
Wish football was like that all the time - Roll on Saturday.
Spring Park Cobbler at 0:0:26 Wednesday February 21 2001
What a game! I thought we were unlucky to go in 0-1 down although I'm not taking it away from Millwall who played some cracking stuff but I thought we edged the first half. Second half they go 0-2 up but you never felt we were out of it, having played lovely stuff throughout the 1st, 0-2 was the turning point and after that we roasted them. After our equaliser I can't believe how Millwall kept us out. How did they manage to head that one off the line, but no problem. Savage a much abused player this season slotted it home against a class keeper and then did it again! I thought we panicked after going 3-2 up and instead of sticking to the passing game and playing it patiently as we had even when 0-2 down we started booting or heading it aimlessly which was not the approach against a side as good as Millwall who having switched to 3 up front pulled it back even though some of their supporters had started leaving before the end. A great game of football and as someone said earlier a credit to the second division. I won't mention the whingers as it seems most were at home and into their porn, cocoa and ink stained linings. Worth the price of the season ticket just for this match.
Fitzgerald at 23:24:17 Tuesday February 20 2001
Great Game Poor Ref, Bring On Wigan. Savage is the Man.
Ray at 23:14:25 Tuesday February 20 2001
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Anon at 23:13:23 Tuesday February 20 2001
And fans in Cobblerland now-a-bed, Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks, That watched with us upon this February Tuesday.
My old mans a Cobbler. at 23:12:31 Tuesday February 20 2001
What is that Google thing? It's scaring me. [how do you spell scaring?] O.K. it's frightening me.
Paul at 23:7:4 Tuesday February 20 2001
Just 1 little moan, when will the players learn that a game of football is played 4 90 minutes and not 85 minutes. 1st Reading, then Brentford and now Millwall. Is it a London thing? When we take the lead dont sit back and defend, go 4ward 4 more goals like other teams do.
Ray at 23:5:10 Tuesday February 20 2001
Well... what a cracker!
Paul at 23:0:58 Tuesday February 20 2001
The Ref was in his own world, and in that world Millwall could do no wrong! He only gave 2 pen's cause if he hadn't there would have been a riot! LOL
Anon at 22:55:38 Tuesday February 20 2001
I cannot believe just how sad and pathetic some peoples lives are..... eg Anon @ 20:2:50. Shouting at Wilson from behind your PC to get Hodge on, you really, a. should try going to the game or b. try getting out anywhere a bit more. having said that, it was a fantastic game tonight. Ref was shit though
Mazza at 22:32:45 Tuesday February 20 2001
The message addressed to Hartwell was from me, sorry, didn't mean to not sign it!
Anon at 22:29:16 Tuesday February 20 2001
Hartwell- regarding your comments on Frain, I have to say I disagree.
Frain does deliver a good ball most of the time, we just do not have the ammunition to feed from it really, Savage doesn't deliver a good ball really, he isn't a wide man as he cannot cross. I cant say Hodge's free kick have been that good either, although he can cross a ball, I think we have on egood set piece taker and this is Hargreaves and we have scored a few from corners this season!
Mazza at 22:23:14 Tuesday February 20 2001
Well done boys, great result considering. WOnt see a better game than that this season, where's all the whingers gone now, or are they still trying to think of a bad point to make?
DavCobbler at 22:19:47 Tuesday February 20 2001
What a game, what a result ! Beleive me, we will all go to many many games and never see a game so open and entertaining as that. Congratulations must go out to both teams for providing a match that Div 2 can be proud of.
Phew at 22:10:59 Tuesday February 20 2001
What a bizarre game. Sorry Spud, I naturally assumed you were some idiot giving stupid scores. Good job I didn't respond.
The Romsey Cobbler at 21:59:19 Tuesday February 20 2001
So we have managed to score 3 goals for the first time this season. Okay - two were penalties, but at least we won't fail to score 3 in a season for the first time ever.
Spud at 21:39:29 Tuesday February 20 2001
Diamonds win 2-1....Kettering win 1-0....Yeovil lose 3-1...Diamonds joint top
Anon at 21:36:7 Tuesday February 20 2001
Tranmere lead 4-3
SPUD at 21:35:56 Tuesday February 20 2001
final score 3-3
Anon at 21:35:47 Tuesday February 20 2001
Is it over
TRB Mark at 21:32:29 Tuesday February 20 2001
The Millwall sub Kristoff Kinet or summat, scores with 3 minutes left. Tranmere come back from 0-3 down to draw 3-3 with S'hampton in the cup replay
SPUD at 21:31:35 Tuesday February 20 2001
3-3 3 minutes to go
TRB Mark at 21:30:51 Tuesday February 20 2001
Bugger 3-3
TRB Mark at 21:29:44 Tuesday February 20 2001
Having sat through largely indifferent home games this season, typical that flu has made me miss what sounds a cracker. COME ON COBBLERS!
TRB Mark at 21:29:37 Tuesday February 20 2001
Having sat through largely indifferent home games this season, typical that flu has made me miss what sounds a cracker. COME ON COBBLERS!
Spud at 21:24:49 Tuesday February 20 2001
Another penalty SAVAGE scores 3-2
Spud at 21:10:3 Tuesday February 20 2001
Forrester brought down penalty Savage scores 2-2
Spud at 21:5:3 Tuesday February 20 2001
Posh beating Wigan 1-0
Spud at 21:3:52 Tuesday February 20 2001
Kettering 1-0 up.... Diamonds 2-1 up.... Yeovil losing 3-1
GABBI scores 2-1
SPUD at 20:58:42 Tuesday February 20 2001
2-0 to Millwall
Anon at 20:17:10 Tuesday February 20 2001
what has happened to our strikers?
Anon at 20:2:50 Tuesday February 20 2001
Wilson - sort it out and get Hodgie on! bloody hell, why are we sooo shite?
Anon at 20:0:54 Tuesday February 20 2001
oh dear Millwall 1-0 up
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 19:45:44 Tuesday February 20 2001
Anybody know where there is an ONLINE commentry on tonight's game... The BASTARDS at work cancelled my leave for tonight...
nerd at 18:39:24 Tuesday February 20 2001
hello, has there been a deal with google?, mmmmmmmmmmh!
The Drilling Cobbler at 18:17:18 Tuesday February 20 2001
Just about to leave, my tip is 3-2 to the cobblers. None of those goals will come as a result of a Frain corner - just to prove that reverse phycology works!
Ray at 17:29:34 Tuesday February 20 2001
Didn't Howard score from a corner earlier this season?
Hartwell at 17:28:7 Tuesday February 20 2001
Yep, Drilling Cobbler, we were going on about that on the way home from Nottingham on Sat. My mate reckons we haven't scored from a corner for two years! Whether that's true or not doesn't alter the fact that Frain's delivery from dead ball situations is, as you say, totally predictable and imprecise. You can be sure whenever we have a freekick Frain will dolly up a ball which - defenders must love and which no attackewr stands a hope in hell of doing anything with - even if it either reaches him in the first place. Either that or it's overhit and lobbed over everyone's heads. I'm not knocking Frain as a player. He's still got quite a bit to give and has the experience. But his freekicks are from Mars! Hodge, when he's on, can deliver a good ball and should be given the job of taking free kicks. Savage can also put in a better ball. So why, or why, does Frain continue take 'em all? It's one of life's big mysteries!!!!
billy at 16:55:43 Tuesday February 20 2001
Surrey Cobbler - You left the Hodge out ooh ooh ooh, You left the Hodge out ooh ooh ooh.
Apart from that its a pretty good team except I'd swap Hunt / Hunter with Sav
Deepcut Cobbler at 16:25:1 Tuesday February 20 2001
More and more are coming on here with the same reality statements and not slagging the team or KW off. At Shrewsbury or Chesterfield not so long ago we could only have dreamt of being in our position half way through Feb 2001. Good crowd from MFC tonight, lots of atmosphere, no slagging and 3 points. We still dream! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Sid at 14:11:8 Tuesday February 20 2001
Ok, come and have a moan in NTFCunofficial.com chat room because there's a chat starting at 2pm (it's started!) with Millwall fans - come in and have a banter! Here's the URL: http://northamptontown.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=964&p=15
See you there!
WERE SUPPOSED TO BE AT HOME!!!! at 13:37:30 Tuesday February 20 2001
Afternoon to all you grumpy gits. You lot always have something or someone to moan about. Div 2 is cracking this year. Some good teams and nice football. Will be a great achievement if we can stay up this year. Yes some of our players have their off games, but that is life. We have a small squad and no cash. Sod off to Man Utd if you want to win every game. Their fans would be entitled to moan if they were 10th in the table with the amount of cash they have available. I think Wilson has a tougher job trying to get results with small squad. Moaning fans just make his job harder. Lets encourage our players instead of moaning at them, I am sure it would bring out better results as the players would enjoy playing at home. One thing is guaranteed, MILLWALL WILL OUTSING THE COBBLERS FANS. I am thinking of putting some ecstacy in Northampton's water supply this afternoon to chear you dull b*****ds up.
SurreyCobbler at 13:36:24 Tuesday February 20 2001
I say Green, Frain and Howey (big wages too) to go. Sign up Ferguson, Crooks and a right back, and Bob's ya uncle a Division Two winning side. Luverly!!! Keep Stevie, he will never be a prolific scorer,but he works hard, and you gotta have one big fella to give the opposition something to think aboot. Injuries and form permitting my team would be(4-4-2): Welch, RighBack, Sammo, Hope, Dunc, Hargreaves, Hunt, Hunter(c), Crooks, Forrester, Stevie. Subs: Sav, Ferguson, Nicholson, Gabbi + Sollit!! What a team, you listening Kev........
PATTCOBB at 13:18:12 Tuesday February 20 2001
Davcobbler I take it you don't grace the big apple til the weekend,if you don't i will se you later but will be late( ie no pre-match) drink as i will be practising what i preach on the 5-a-side pitch at the Benham Centre at Moulton Park until 7.00 pm post match beers will be as per normal!!!!!!!
PATTCOBB at 13:13:21 Tuesday February 20 2001
Sometime back I suggested that there are certain teams that we seem to do well against and others that we do not.Bearing in mind that this is not based on any facts or figures (its just a general feeling)
is it me or do we often not get a result at Notts County, but have pretty good home records against Millwall and Wigan,not so good against Swansea (count wembley as a one off).Also if any team has a poor away record or hasn't scored away for so many matches WHY? is Sickfieds!!! the place that these records always seem to be broken?Think back to Orient,Halifax last season,this season how about Swindon,Luton and on a slighrly different note Oxford away?........
The Drilling Cobbler at 12:34:12 Tuesday February 20 2001
As I pointed out yesterday, Frain seems to waste every corner and free kick opportunity, and Saturday was no different to the norm. I just DONT understand why he takes them. They are always the same and always lack power and purpose. High floating balls are always the easiest for the opposition to get a challenge, and when one of our attackers does win the ball 9 times out of 10 the defending side is awarded a free kick for a climbing or pushing offence. Lets start firing them in low and hard - at least then if the ball gets into the 6yard box theres a good chance that someone will put it into the net. We are not blessed with huge 6foot5 players anymore, Forrester and Gabb need the ball on the ground. Every other team must know that each Frain delivery is to be aimed at Sammo or Howard, therefore they put great emphasis on marking them and snuffing out the attack. Its becoming as predictable as John Gayle standing infront of the keeper and blocking his path to the ball enabling someone to bundle it in. It worked for a period of time but eventually we got sussed out. 3 points tonight? It wouldnt surprise me as we seem to keep our best for the top teams, and a hostile atmosphere can only be positive for the players. My prediction - 4 points from Millwall and Wigan and then a defeat against Swansea!
Neil at 12:18:15 Tuesday February 20 2001
It's nearly March, which means Savage should start scoring again soon - no better time to start than tonight against his old club.
Kevin Simons at 12:0:58 Tuesday February 20 2001
Re Andy Roberts' report, I agree with G. Frain wasted every corner and set piece and spent the first half marking thin air. Green was badly at fault with the first, gave Stallard 3 or 4 yards space to chest it down, turn and volley. he was also trying little balls from the edge of the 6 yard box to the edge of the penalty area when under pressure instead of clearing long first time. And I know that Welch is a great shot stopper, but with the Luton goal and their second on Saturday am I the only one who thinks he should be dominating the 6 yard box more as Schmeichel used to? Otherwise Andy got it about right when he said we swarmed all over them second half. Savage was once again MotM.
Hartwell at 11:53:47 Tuesday February 20 2001
I hope, Big Bill, that the game is as entertaining as the second half at Notts County on Sat. If we both play an open, attacking, game it should be a good 'un. Looks like you'll have plenty of support tonight, which will also help stir up our fans, some of whom seem to be perpetually in a comotose state!
BigBill at 11:37:53 Tuesday February 20 2001
TONIGHT. Greetings from a friendly Lion. We asked for a further 400 tickets from Northampton after the away end was sold and as of this morning these have all sold out too. Should be a good atmosphere. I won't say "may the best team win" cause last time we played at Sixfields you played us off the park and somehow we won. Both our main strikers Forrester and Harris are going through a bit of a goal drought which no doubt they'll look to break. Here's to a good game whatever the outcome.
Phil Baron at 10:19:45 Tuesday February 20 2001
For someone who knows nothing about the Cobblers I am 4th in the tipping table so that must be wrong as well is it.......and I use my name not an alias....Now who is a twat!!
g at 9:57:2 Tuesday February 20 2001
Surprised Frain got MoM in yesterday's Chron. - thought he had a bad match day. None of the corners achieved anything - too predictable? and lots of his passes went straight to the opposition. However, loved the way the team fought in the second half and played real football compared with the dire boot of Notts. C.
Anon at 9:13:37 Tuesday February 20 2001
We will just put it down to the fact you are a loonie and shouldn't be allowed out without supervision.
Philip at 9:11:3 Tuesday February 20 2001
These are the players who should go: Green, Frain and Howard.
These are the ones who should stay: Ferguson, Gould, Hope, Howey, Hughes, Savage, Morrow, Spedding and Thompson. Go on I'm ready for the abuse about saying Howard should go.
Players to Keep at 1:20:23 Tuesday February 20 2001
Oh, and Hughes (knew I'd missed one)
Players to Keep at 1:19:56 Tuesday February 20 2001
Hope, Frain, Howard, Savage, Morrow, Gould, Spedding & Green. BTW players can sign pre-contract agreements 6 months before their present deal expires, which usually makes that date January 1.
Anon at 23:38:59 Monday February 19 2001
Forget the highest player. The best player we let go in the dark days of The Cobblers was good old Steve Brown. Cliftonville rules!
Andy at 23:24:38 Monday February 19 2001
Talking of bankrolled clubs, whatever happened to Darlington? I seem to remember last season they were set for Prem status within 5 years, and I notice they are now contenders for being kicked out of the league. I know Gabbi's good, but can he really be the difference?
Andy at 23:19:29 Monday February 19 2001
Rodney, considering Luton and P*sh's league positions, there is little to envy
Mick at 23:17:7 Monday February 19 2001
Even more interesting is that the bid for Zamora came from Wigan and they rejected a 1.2 million bid from Cardiff. Where do they get this money from? You could say they are ambitious, but it seems a bit stupid to me.
Rodney at 23:16:17 Monday February 19 2001
Surely ex-loanees dont count, Deepcut, otherwise it would be Chilvers!!
Rodney at 23:14:44 Monday February 19 2001
Funnily enough, i don't envy Wigan. They may be bankrolled by Whelan at the moment but there is no tradition for football there and as soon as he is bored they will slip away again. I envy clubs like Peterborough who continually unearth good young players...even Luton. As someone said earlier, we never unearth anything at Sixfields apart from methane, and most of that comes out of our moaning supporters.
Deepcut Cobbler at 23:8:27 Monday February 19 2001
Although he is 4th choice, Kevin Hitchcock at Chelsea?? The Zamora bid from a fellow 2nd Div side shows how far we are behind the top five or six in this div, not points on the board either. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Rodney at 22:48:1 Monday February 19 2001
Ali Gibb? I applaud the bravery of Brighton turning down a 1.5 milliom bid for Zamora. Given the uncertainty of the transfer market and the club's current uncertainties: no future ground etc. it was a sign of an ambitious board. Ours would have grabbed half that money for Forrester.
And at 22:14:56 Monday February 19 2001
John Gregory doesn't count!
Another Andy at 22:13:35 Monday February 19 2001
Here's one for you. Which ex-Cobbler is at the currently highest placed club? I don't know, unless it's Hendon - surely not?
Thick Mick at 21:34:56 Monday February 19 2001
So. How do NTFC get points on that QUIZMASTER thing?
She is under 14 at 21:32:56 Monday February 19 2001
I can prove it and I did enjoy finding out
RICHARD at 20:51:47 Monday February 19 2001
IK'CIWT: "Out of this World." So our generosity knows no bounds! Not only are we making a habit of affording cellar-dweller teams a leg up the league these days with an soft goal variation on the 'buy now, get one free' theme, but we are also encouraging the promotion/play-off contenders to trample all over our own meagre ambitions at the pointy end of the division!
Hatters came in numbers. Well, there's Vauxhall else to do on a Saturday. Boxed in, but mad for it, they were. With ground expansion/restrictions a topical issue, it was interesting to witness the lengths some away fans were prepared to go to in order to gain entrance. Shortly after KO a bunch of Bedfordshire bums was seen shuffling along behind a phalanx of constabulary cavaliers. North Standers were agape. Some were heard to hazard a guess that it was because Luton were 'pony'; some thought they needed an Escort to avoid trouble; some suggested that Shanks' mare was their best bet since horsepower was in short supply farther down the M1 (mind you, chanting "Where's yer motor gone, where's yer motor gone?" to the strains of the old Chicory Tip classic, was a bit harsh, I thought). For me though it was a clear case of cross county community spirit; it was their attempt to endear themselves to manure-phobic neighbourhood residents, by shovelling up four-legged coppers' coprolites deposited on local footpaths around the ground come match day.
The game itself was largely forgettable. Luton drove at us hard from the outset. Must impress boss to maintain contract! Having gone ahead, they began to play some reasonable football. The goal itself arrived out of the blue. Santa suits and white beards for the Mighty Claret & White would have been appropriate in defence as they were gifted the opening. I honestly thought the lino' must have flagged for something; we just stopped and watched. After you, Claude. No, after you Alphonse.
We did play some good constructive football at times, but never threatened to grab the game by the throat and dominate as we should, if we are serious about a play-off place. Maybe that's it. Many would be satisfied with a mid-table finish. Indeed, Management has confirmed our need to consolidate. Maybe the final third of the season will see us safe and allow us the luxury of playing open, attractive football with a view to experimenting to find our soundest set up for next term's campaign to reach the First Division. Advance by stealth.
Curiosity Corner: {No. Not - "Why can't we score from corners, or defend against them, for that matter?", although that certainly is a toughie.} 1.) Joe Kinnear. So the 'new man at the helm' factor weaves its magic spell again. Only one away win all season before this Sixfields' Social. But where was Mr K's hospital entourage? I saw no oxygen tent, no St Johns paramedic in attendance; not even a St Johns stretcher on standby. But give the man a break; his health has suffered recently and he wanted to spend time with the family. But, following his harrowing account of the reasons for departing Oxon for Beds, for any Us fan, the sight of JK vertical, suited and in the dug-out at a footie game, ranks alongside the Man Himself's loaves and fishes trick and Claudia Schiffer's falling for David Copperfield, in the 'Great Miracles of the Age' stakes,
2). Steve Howard's free kick. As impressive as our Steve's shooting capabilities are (ask Stoke's 'keeper ), the mystique of his long range scoring ability will not be enhanced by his latest attempt at a match-saving net-ripper! Now, don't get me wrong. This one was going at the speed of light compared to the priceless Potteries powder puff projectile. No. The problem was that the thunderbolt not only missed Luton's defensive wall, but also, the keeper's outstretched arms, the goal post and crossbar, the mouthy guy in row H, the seagulls on the top of the stand, the flood lights, the firemen's tower, the space lab, the moon, Alpha Centauri............~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DavCobbler at 19:39:48 Monday February 19 2001
Phew, thanks Billy........though i had heard a rumour about the Ronaldo signing..........
The Drilling Cobbler at 19:10:6 Monday February 19 2001
Probably Mickey Bell, if you call Bristol City decent! Before that we had Glenville Donegal who was quite useful at Aylesbury! Prior to that , your probably looking at John Gregory, Phil Neal and Des O'connor. In recent years, Colkin I always thought would be good but it just didnt happen, even Parsons for a short period of time. Obviously not forgetting the late Martin Aldridge(RIP). With our record over the last 20 years or so, I just cant get excited with the crop of talented youngsters we presently have. What I've seen of Gauld, he looks very promising and personally I'd like to see him given a run in place of Frain but I cant see it happening. Morrow still doesnt look strong enough, likewise the same can be said of Thompson but Thompson has pace and skill so I would say he's worth sticking with. Hughes I'm convinced will become an excellent centre back. And Benson is obviously one for the future, but its too early to say wether he will make it or not. (Never seen him play though) On resting Jamie, I totally agree but with Howard suspended I think its too much of a risk playing Morrow or Thompson until we've accumulated another 10 points or so. Lets hope we get to 52 points with a few games still left so these players can be given a proper opportunity to prove that they do have the potential - of they havnt already lined up a contract elsewhere.
billy at 18:52:51 Monday February 19 2001
Anyway, who was the last player to come through our youth system and go on to have a decent career in football ?
Mazza at 18:51:13 Monday February 19 2001
COBBLERS 'TIL I DIE, I'M COBBLERS 'TIL I DIE, I KNOW I AM, I'M SURE I AM, I'M COBBLERS 'TIL I DIE!
billy at 18:48:20 Monday February 19 2001
So you haven't heard about Bill Gates buying the club and Ronaldo signing on loan then..
(No its not your browser Dav, its just quiet)
DavCobbler at 18:34:23 Monday February 19 2001
Is it my browser settings or has there been no "official" news for eons ?
MK COBBLER at 18:34:11 Monday February 19 2001
I like that systemset out by Lancaster Cobbler. But without Hughes, I would play Green as he is by far the more reliable of the 2. Why not give Gould a chance left wing and play Nicholson left back?
Morrow and Thompson never seem to get off the bench so at this stage of the season, with our play-off chances surely gone, why not give them a chance? Even if it is only coming off the bench. They are bound to show more enthusiasm than Gabbiadini who mopes around like Kevin the Teenager. Jamie is looking a little on the tired side in my view, and he ought to be rested for one match soon (maybe Swansea) but i suppose we HAVE to beat them dont we?
Draw tommorrow would be a good result in my view.
COBBLERS FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!
Lancaster Cobbler at 17:41:14 Monday February 19 2001
To be fair on Gould, he played well in his only full game, then when he gets his chance when Hargreaves got suspended he goes and gets injured! I reckon KW cannot play 4-4-2 tomorrow, as we have no right-back. What about 3-4-1-2, with Hope, Sammo, Hughes as centre-backs; Nicholson, Hunt, Frain, Savage; Howard, Gabbi, Forrester
Lancaster Cobbler at 17:40:59 Monday February 19 2001
To be fair on Gould, he played well in his only full game, then when he gets his chance when Hargreaves got suspended he goes and gets injured! I reckon KW cannot play 4-4-2 tomorrow, as we have no right-back. What about 3-4-1-2, with Hope, Sammo, Hughes as centre-backs; Nicholson, Hunt, Frain, Savage; Howard, Gabbi, Forrester
Lancaster Cobbler at 17:40:58 Monday February 19 2001
To be fair on Gould, he played well in his only full game, then when he gets his chance when Hargreaves got suspended he goes and gets injured! I reckon KW cannot play 4-4-2 tomorrow, as we have no right-back. What about 3-4-1-2, with Hope, Sammo, Hughes as centre-backs; Nicholson, Hunt, Frain, Savage; Howard, Gabbi, Forrester
eu at 17:36:55 Monday February 19 2001
if things go the way epected then everyones on 3 months notice either way anyway.
Hartwell at 17:30:43 Monday February 19 2001
erm...yes..food for thought isn't it? I suspect one way or another we will see quite a few changes to the present squad. As you say, the problem is at this level it is very difficult to replace one good player with another of better ability without involving increased expenditure. I had hoped that some of the young guns such as Gould, Hughes and Thompson would begin to come through, but I am not too optimistic. We don't have a very good track record here of developing and nurturing our own home-grown talent. Perhaps the quality is not there at Div 2 level ? Morrow is a case in point: he was at one time tipped as an up and coming star. We all can recall how Yan Brumiekins used to rave about him and one or two of the others - which was probably the kiss of death on them! Whatever hey have certainly failed to break through.
billy at 17:2:51 Monday February 19 2001
For the benefit of those who don't get the Chron the 12 players out of contract this summer are : Green, Ferguson, Frain, Gould, Hope, Howard, Howey, Hughes, Savage, Morrow, Spedding and Thompson.
From that list I would say that Hope, Savage and Howard are the ones we should definately try to keep hold of - although if the rumours surrounding Howards contract demands are true then he may go.
Green is already going, Frain will probably go as Nicholson is a natural (and better) replacement, we haven't really missed Howey who must be one of the top wage earners. Gould and Thompson haven't had a chance to prove themselves. Morrow has also had few chances but I think he flatters to deceive. I think Spedding will want to stay and I would stick with Hughes who will eventually make a good centre-back (and a poor right-back) which leaves Ferguson, and I'm not sure whether or not he actually exists.
The Drilling Cobbler at 16:13:22 Monday February 19 2001
In tonights C&E there is an aticle concerning 12 players being out of contract at the end of the season. This is approaching 2/3 of the squad! Surely with the Bosman ruling allowing players to sign pre-contracts before the end of the season (I dont know the date) there is more than a possibility that we could end up losing a number of influential and promising players to other clubs for sweet FA, regardless of the implications of the new transfer structure that is imminent. Players like Howard,Savage and Hope in particular would be very difficult to replace with no outlay, whatever their downfalls are. In recent seasons, the media has kept us informed with contract negotiations and which players have signed what, but this season we have heard nothing until today when it becames evident that most of the squad could wave goodbye come May. Whichever way you look at it is an example of very bad management. Northamptons Towns only real assets are its players and they appear to have totally neglected them. How can the club possibly put a value on Steve Howard when the interested club knows that they can have him for nothing at the end of the season. Wilson claimed last week that he was reluctant to spend 30k on Marsh because of that exact point. So no-ones going to spend 750k on Howard are they?
Hartwell at 15:35:24 Monday February 19 2001
Having seen almost all the home games and a few away games this season I have tio say I am very disappointed in Gabbiadini and that view is, I believe, echoed in some quarters behind the scenes - clearly illustrated by a comment made to me this morning that "he won't be here next season."
The Drilling Cobbler at 14:56:10 Monday February 19 2001
Reference poor set-pieces (anon earlier) why does John Frain have to take practically every single one? His corners are always lofted high up and lack pace so they are easy for the keeper to claim, if not an opposition defender. They are also extremely predictable. The same can be said for his free kicks, Wembley being the exception. Its as if we simply dont practise set-pieces. When was the last goal we scored from a corner or a free kick, it must have been months ago. I'm not just pointing the blame towards Frain because to be fair he has hardly played this season, and we were not exactly scoring many goals from them earlier, but I think when Hargrieves and Hodge take the corners they are swung in with more purpose and power and look more likely to cause problems. The problem with 'hanging balls' is that it allows the defenders time to put in a challenge and more often than not the attacking player gets penilised by the referee for fouling/pushing. This situation has occured so many times recently yet we never seem to learn.
Anon at 14:8:45 Monday February 19 2001
is the scum kit poll still working
Dyl at 13:53:35 Monday February 19 2001
Just one comment on Saturday's match. In the second half when we had Howard Gabbi and Jamie together we played some of the best football we have played this season. We cut NCFC to ribbons and more competant shooting would have seen us score a hatful. Unfortunately we look poor at the back. Nicholson played really well as did Savage, but it was criminal that when Savage exposed the vulnerability down the right Wilson did not bring Hodge on. Savage played really well but his crossing was poor. Hodge would have eaten them for lunch.
Anon at 13:24:55 Monday February 19 2001
Just one point from Sat's game - SET PIECES!!! Despite all our domination set pieces were very poor and we did not threaten from the amount of corners we had. Can't remember the last time we had decent set piece, let alone score from a corner. Atkins had his critics, but I always remember us being strong at set pieces, and scoring from a fair few corners. With the goals having dried up we need something, cue a Frain corner going straight in during the first minute tomorrow!!!
SADDAM WATCH OUT at 13:18:35 Monday February 19 2001
THERE IS A NEW "NO FLY ZONE" IMPOSED BY NORTHANTS POLICE ON SIXFIELDS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA FOR TOMMORROWS VISIT OF MILLWALL.THE ARMY HAVE BEEN CALLED AND THE NAVY WILL PATROL SOUTH STAND LAKE WITH A SUBMARINE!!!!!!THE CHEIF FOOTBALL LIASON OFFICER OF NORTHANTS POLICE SAID "THEY DON'T LIKE IT UP "EM!" ON MANEOURVES AT A SECRET LOCATION YESTERDAY.
Don in Ealing at 13:15:46 Monday February 19 2001
Two observations re Saturday at Notts County - (a) There was a Cobblers fan right in front of me who carefully took his red plastic trumpet out of his bag - and then after a few 'toots' was told by a steward that he wasn't allowed to blow it! (The fans in front of him may have been very grateful, though!) (b) In the second half, when John Frain went down injured, a 'fan' behind me yelled "Hope it's a double fracture...!" - and then was verbally set upon by several real supporters around him! It all added to a very entertaining second half, with some very well put-together Cobblers moves. Shame about our poor defending that led to the two goals.
Athena at 13:11:30 Monday February 19 2001
Gloss it up all you like, but being realistic we are in real trouble. Just one goal in five matches (and that a gift at Stoke), and just one win out of seven since the turn of the year (and that a bit fortunate against Bury). We still need at least 10 points to be sure of being safe, and although I feel we will get them it may take a lot of getting. I would not be surprised to see two home defeats this week and the pressure will really be on then when we play Swansea next Tuesday, in fact three home defeats in a week is a distinct possibility (and remember we have managed that before now). The comments from Wilson are also becoming laughable - 'we were magnificent on Saturday', 'some day soon we will give someone a hammering', come on Wilson take off those rose tinted specs. The next train to leave Sixfields is the train to cloud cookoo land, perhaps a one way ticket for some should be purchased!
Rachel at 12:1:39 Monday February 19 2001
Yer, because when I was under 14 I sometimes had trouble with bus drivers not believing I WAS under 14 and they were trying to make me pay an adult price, so to over come the problem both me + my mum carry a copy of my bith cirtificate. Happy?
Kit 1 fan at 10:2:6 Monday February 19 2001
With the 10.00 am deadline reached it looks like kit 3 has won the vote - obviously a fix!!!
Sid at 10:1:44 Monday February 19 2001
NOOOOOO...... Hundreds of votes have been flying in for kit 3 in the dying minutes - I think 200 votes have come in the last ten minutes!
Dyl at 9:29:40 Monday February 19 2001
Get voting guys, kit 1 is 1 percent behind with half an hour to go!
Anon at 23:15:27 Sunday February 18 2001
Kit 3 now 240 in the lead.
CC Surfer at 23:13:35 Sunday February 18 2001
For those Cobblers in similar financial dire straits to myself and further to a little chat on the same subject last year, the Advanta credit card is offering a card with the interest fixed at 1.5% until Jan 2002. Then it goes up to 17.9. All the usual perks applt (6 weeks interest free-on fee etc.) If anyone is interested I'lll post the freephone no.
Anon at 22:56:24 Sunday February 18 2001
JH uses the internet to mock users of the internet shock
Benny at 22:55:16 Sunday February 18 2001
Blimey the amazing thing is that my thoughts on Phil Baron were about the same, but perhaps not so personal or harsh.
JH at 22:50:45 Sunday February 18 2001
Sad Very Sad
Anon at 22:45:50 Sunday February 18 2001
Considering the number of sites there are, at least that's something. Maybe you should try http://www.1112.net/lastpage.html
and? at 22:44:18 Sunday February 18 2001
That's got to be one of the crapiest sites I've been to.
Anon at 22:34:12 Sunday February 18 2001
message to all you over 18 contributors. Try this site to judge others. Minors please ignore
http://www.cynicalbastards.com/wankometer/
Grow Up Phil Barron at 22:22:30 Sunday February 18 2001
I hate to be negative on this site and criticise a fellow supporter but Phil Barron is really getting my goat. Phil from reading your postings over the last two weeks it seems your views are thus; Northampton Town sign Marco Gabbiadini during the summer, based on your extensive knowledge of football and his man on the match performance at Sixfields last season you decide he's a BAD signing. Unable to get to ANY Northampton game this season you eventually chance across the Luton home game which we lose, every one plays badly with the exception of Hunt and Savage. This extensive experience of Gabbiadin's form allows you to come to the conclusion that you were infact right and he is rubbish, this justifies your constant negative jibes about him.
Excuse me and grow up !. The fellow has a great track record and undoubtedly had a difficult start to his Cobblers career. Recently his form, contribution and touch have improved beyond recognition, unfortunatley this has coincided with a dip in the teams form and he has failed to set the world alight goals wise. The point is you know nothing of what you speak, your opinion is worthless and quite frankly without experience, how can you speak nagativley about anyone !. It is impossible to judge any player on one game. Show some respect and keep your rubbish to yourself. Hartwell offers an opinion that is similar to yourself, his though is borne from WATCHING the team and therefore despite disagreeing with it I respect his right to express it. I don't judge you badly for only getting to ONE Cobblers game this season, I think you're a Twat though for slagging off OUR playes based on that experience.
Andy at 22:17:10 Sunday February 18 2001
Talking of football shirts. did anyone see the Liverpool v Roma game? The Roma kit is exactly the colours The Cobblers should use. Simple claret and white. Let's bin the X reg Vauxhall Astra styling.
Anon at 22:4:55 Sunday February 18 2001
Rachel, do you and your Mum really take 2 birth certificates to football matches?
MK COBBLER at 21:28:41 Sunday February 18 2001
Hope not. Hes vital to our plans. How long would a hernia op keep him out 4??
COBBLERS 4 LIFE!!!!!!!!!
COUNTY COBBLERS at 20:26:24 Sunday February 18 2001
Does anybody know if Jamie has a hernia problem, but no operation will be authorised until we have 52 points? Good performance at Notts County,good support yet again.
Ralph at 20:3:30 Sunday February 18 2001
It's called getting old Josh!
josh at 18:48:57 Sunday February 18 2001
all i heard yesterday was a man moaning as soon as i got in my seat until i got out i think thats his day job and when ever i see him his moaning and this bloke above me was going to explode he was going purple because he so mad
TRB Mark at 18:6:46 Sunday February 18 2001
Observations from yesterday's game. Yes, the ref bottled the penalty decision when Gabbi was sandwiched in the second half as he bore down on goal. But, IMHO, he had used his sympathy up with the ref in 2 or three incidents earlier when he was diving a bit for fouls when he wasn't in a position of danger. Also Forrester saw quite a bit of the ball, but either his first touch let him down, or the bounce was unkind, such is the fine line between success and failure. It will come good fgor him and if we had scored yesterday,we would have gone onto win. As I overheard someone say after the game, it was just like the Swansea away game last season. Oh and MAMOC, yes that was my effort on the back of WALOC (thanks) although if I was doing it today, I would add a bolt of lightening to BF's chest (or even better , one up the a*s*).
Big Roy at 17:41:40 Sunday February 18 2001
Just smaller than us Ralph.
Ralph at 17:37:8 Sunday February 18 2001
and they believed him?! The stewards must have been dodgy!
Big Roy at 17:34:55 Sunday February 18 2001
It was OK Ralph, I had CDU with me and he just called me Dad!
Anon at 17:26:16 Sunday February 18 2001
Kit One: 46.30%
Kit Three: 46.29%
Kit Four: 4.43%
Kit Two: 2.98%
Ralph at 16:53:44 Sunday February 18 2001
I expect Big Roy had a similar problem, until he found his bus pass!
Rachel at 16:12:44 Sunday February 18 2001
I had trouble with Stewards at Notts County. I went through the Juvenile (however you spell) but this steward asked me how I old I am. I said 14 (I do look a bit older) then he got this woman steward over and said do u think shes 14, the stuck up c*w said no and asked if I had any proof. So I said yer, my Mum, and pointed to the turnstile next to me and they asked her how old I was, they didn't even believe my mum so there was my mum searching for my birth certificate in her bag, they wouldn't even let me throught the turnstile till I'd prooved my age was 14. She was looking for a while but couldn't find it then I got mine out of my wallet (which I'd given my mum to look after) and showed this steward and he then let me through! He didn't apologise or say, oh sorry for the inconvinience! So for like 5 mins or so I'd held all these people up behind me in the turnstile!
Don't listen to the boring farts at 16:4:0 Sunday February 18 2001
keep voting kit 1 - kit 3 is back in front!!!!
Ban the Kit Mogs at 15:29:35 Sunday February 18 2001
Its kept me off here for days as it has for other true footie fans - grow up!
Anon at 14:47:15 Sunday February 18 2001
kit one back in the lead but by less than 1%, come on
A Parent at 14:45:26 Sunday February 18 2001
Has anyone bothered to think how the poor 8 year old child feels, having his design ridiculed? For fux sake grow.
Anon at 13:45:43 Sunday February 18 2001
http://uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitpoll.shtml Kit 3 is in the lead, get in there and vote for kit 1
Just wondering at 13:12:48 Sunday February 18 2001
Why according to my PC no messages have been posted since 10.36 when I know for a fact at least one other has been sent.
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We're famous! at 12:58:40 Sunday February 18 2001
From today's Observer...........thousands of Cambridge, Lincoln, Northampton and Notts County fans have piled into Peterborough's online vote, backing one of the worst kits ever proposed in British football. The design (pictured in all it's glory), a Pokemon chic nightmare developed by a well-meaning eight year old, has taken a narrow lead. The club should work it out-more than 12,800 votes have been cast compared with an average home crowd of 6,091,-but officials reckon the shirt has genuine class:'the design received the biggest cheer when shown at London Road.' Voting closes tomorrow:check theposh.comfor the latest.
Hartwell at 12:43:46 Sunday February 18 2001
It took me a min to work out your nom de plume Jerryatrick! V good. Fair comment about the ref. I avoided mentioning it because, although he seemed pretty short-sighted, in the end it was our own undoing. We lost because we failed to convert any of our chances and gave away twop sloppy goals. Still, I have to say again - the performance was excellent esp in second half and I agree with others that if we could string that kind of posession and passing display together at home, the fans would have little to complain about at Sixfields.
Star Wars at 12:28:7 Sunday February 18 2001
http://uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitpoll.shtml - Kit 1 just ahead and polls close tomorrow
Jerryatrick. at 10:36:48 Sunday February 18 2001
Hartwell's version of yesterday's game is spot on (see 17/2) but it must be remembered that Gabiardini was under a lot of pressure almost all the time and the ref was not doing a great deal about the pushing and tackling from behind. Still cheer up imagine what Gabbi will be like in 2 years time !!!. Why is it that you have to go away to see the team 'have a go' at oppositions no matter what the final result.
It could be that the team feels pressure rather than the lack of vocal support at home. A few moves like those seen at Notts would get the crowd behind the team rather than feeling that the players could do better as I'm sure a lot do now. Let's hope we can keep up the good work against Millwall only this time have something in the way of points to show for it.
Anon at 10:36:6 Sunday February 18 2001
Marco will end up with 12+ goals this season and Jamie 20+
Anon at 10:24:5 Sunday February 18 2001
He's only 31 for goodness sake! There is plenty to come from Marco but some of you are so short sighted and the rest don't go to the games!
Anon at 10:22:42 Sunday February 18 2001
Regarding the stewarding at Notts County y'day all I saw were three brainless individuals near the end standing near one of the exits making leud gestures at the stewards. I can't say i saw any problems with the stewards. But then I was sitting near the back.
Anon at 10:22:23 Sunday February 18 2001
We might have lost yesterday, but at least we got to drown our sorrows in HOOTERS!!!!!!! There should be one of these in every town!
Phil Baron at 10:7:20 Sunday February 18 2001
Kev Wilson said on Radio Northampton that his aim was for survival this season and to build for next.I think some people should look at the likes of Carlisle and Hull and see that being a so caled "Big" club does not solve all your problems.Think for the future is the only way ahead,Gabbiadini has the experience to show the young players perhaps he has a coaching roll in the future but I think his playing days are limited now as I think he is to slow.
Anon at 9:44:45 Sunday February 18 2001
Make Dave Bowen sit down like the rest of us
CARL at 9:5:2 Sunday February 18 2001
DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF THERE IS ANY TRUTH IN THE RUMOR THAT THE CLUIS CASH STRAPPED & THE P.F.A. HAD TO PAY THE PLAYERS WAGES THIS MONTH
CARL at 9:4:59 Sunday February 18 2001
DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF THERE IS ANY TRUTH IN THE RUMOR THAT THE CLUIS CASH STRAPPED & THE P.F.A. HAD TO PAY THE PLAYERS WAGES THIS MONTH
Den at 8:43:58 Sunday February 18 2001
Having been at County yesterday and sleeping on the performance and the result, I still cannot believe we lost the game. It was an excellent performance lacking only the goals our approach play deserved. Savage, Frain, Hunt and Nicholson were outstanding. The keeper made a great save from Hunt, tipping his shot onto the bar, and then followed up by denying Forrester. Howard hit the post when it was easier to score, Hope headed at the keeper from 5 yards. Howard then sent a half volley inches over. We had 1 if not 2 good penalty appeals turned down. We dominated possession in the 2nd half but if our front men don't score then noone else seems likely to. Not too downhearted though, as if we continue to play as we did yesterday and get a little bit of luck we could yet still make the playoffs.
Jan Simlat at 0:31:5 Sunday February 18 2001
Just a quick note to say thankyou to you for your club's hospitality during the game with Swindon back in December. OK I know that we won but, more importantly our (my family) day was superb and we were glad of the spirit and welcome that was evident on that day. Thankyou and good luck for the future.
Northampton D at 0:14:49 Sunday February 18 2001
Cant believe the over the top stewerding at County today. Can ssomeone please explain why nobody was allowed to sit in the front two rows of the ground. Have they forotten that they are not in the Champions League but are in actual fact in Nationwide Division Two!!! Also a stewart who told one of our party to fuck off is bang out of order, they are there to prevent any possible trouble, but there attitude could of easily wound the situation up to the extent where it could all of kicked off. Also why did the police come on our bus the moment we arrived at the ground telling us exactly what we could and could not do. Did he really expect us to believe that we would be arrested for swearing in the ground????? The boys did good today but were unlucky to lose but when things are not going quite ur way then these are the results you get. IF ANYONE ELSE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE STEWARDS TODAY THEN PLEASE MAIL ME AS I PLAN TO DROP A LETTER TO THE CLUB COMPLAINING. (paddyator@hotmail.com)
Deepcut Cobbler at 0:7:14 Sunday February 18 2001
Recipe to improve atmosphere. 1. Increase size of Dave Bowen Stand. 2. Make Dave Bowen Stand unreserved seating. How many more times do we need to state the obvious. And for those who are for the Cobblers/Saints ground share, look at the state of the Bolton Rebok Stadium on MoTD. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
My old mans a Cobbler. at 23:49:9 Saturday February 17 2001
Thats right Big Roy,I just thought he was a homer and a bottler.
Anon at 23:30:41 Saturday February 17 2001
Speaking of the kit vote, 12000 plus votes cast, Kit 1 12 votes ahead.
Ralph at 23:24:58 Saturday February 17 2001
To justify crap referee's what was that nonsense on MOTD tonight? Wycombe's equaliser was offside but as the cross did not initially reach the three Wycombe players in an offside position on the edge of the six yard box the linesman kept his flag down. Phase I apparently. Phase II began when the cross struck a Wimbledon defender on the head, and as Phase I was deemed not interfering, as the ball was played by a defender they could not be offside. Well that's straight forward isn't it, there was me thinking that they were offside when the ball was kicked!!!!
Big Roy at 22:50:36 Saturday February 17 2001
Anon - I don't think either me or Momac were blaming the ref for the loss, we were just pointing out that he was crap.
Ray at 22:16:58 Saturday February 17 2001
I think the proposal that the reaosn for the lack of atmosphere is that th efans are now spread around the ground is probably right. At the County Ground, probably 80% of the supporters were in the Hotel End and when they got going it sent a shiver down your spine. The meccano stand probably held 250 and was never full and there were never more than a couple of 100 on Spion Kop. I think the atmosphere will come - but probably not in any of our lifetimes :-)
Ray at 22:13:24 Saturday February 17 2001
......and I bet the Man U "fans" were calling for Fergies head when they were ekicked out of the cup by West Ham - get real Anon!
My old mans a Cobbler. at 22:9:28 Saturday February 17 2001
I spoke to a couple of County supporters after the game, they were impressed with,what they called,some of the best football they had seen at Meadow Lane this season.I don't think the teamtalk reporter was at the same game as me.
Star Wars Kit at 21:35:27 Saturday February 17 2001
Keep up the vote as it ends Monday 10am
Fitzgerald at 21:32:32 Saturday February 17 2001
Hi MK Cobbler Anon can not remember last year as he/she has only one brain cell and has to use that to talk c##p.
MK COBBLER at 21:19:34 Saturday February 17 2001
ANON this is a cobblers site so if you arent gonna say anything constructive for this football club, then get your arse out of here!!!!!!!
KW has done a fantastic job on absolute peanuts. Also have you forgotten where we were this time last season?? Div. 3 mediocrity. But obviously you have litl recollection of that. Im happen where we are now and if we finish in the top half i'll be happy.
COBBLERS FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deepcut Cobbler at 21:18:40 Saturday February 17 2001
Derr..rr. Obviously a limited vocabulary. What more can anyone ask than for the team to play to the best of their ability. If that is not good enough we will magic up a couple of million to buy the players that are. Fitzgerals has it right, reality has to take hold, we are Northampton Town not Man U. We are a second/third division side with supporters who dream of a promotion or a cup run occasionally. If you demand that the team you support wins every week go and support Rangers/Celtic/Man U or Arsenal. Northampton Town does not and will not have the resources to expect that! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!! Forever Win, Lose or Draw...
Not looking good at 21:7:32 Saturday February 17 2001
9 points off the play-off places and having played more games than most, then i think u can kiss the play-offs goodbye
Anon at 21:2:44 Saturday February 17 2001
Mark Stallard set Notts County on their way to an impressive 2-0 victory over Northampton, re-establishing their promotion credentials.
The former Derby striker struck a superb left footed volley, his 19th goal of the season so far, to put The Magpies ahead before Nick Fenton capitalized on slack marking to make it 2-0, volleying home Shaun Murray’s free kick.
In between, both sides missed a hat full of chances with County’s Darren Ward in outstanding form, firstly tipping a John Frain 30-yard powerdrive onto the bar and then palming away substitute Steve Howard’s header when he seemed destined to score.
For their part, County were unlucky not to add to their lead when Murray curled a free kick onto the crossbar after Danny Allsopp was brought down by Richard Green following a mazy second half run.
County continue to edge nearer the play-off positions while Town are finding it difficult to mount any kind of challenge, slipping once more having played one more game than County aswell.
A change in form is now desperately required if the play-offs are a realistic aim. From Teamtalk.com. Sounds like County were the better side people
Hartwell at 20:57:0 Saturday February 17 2001
It was a very good team performance today, especially in the second half when we had County on the rack. Savage was superb, especially in the second 45 mins, using the wing, beating his fullback at will and putting over some superb centres. It's just a shame Howard's downward header was scarmbled away by their goalie and that Hope, with the goal at his mercy from six yards out, chose to head the ball right into the keeper's arms. Had he mistimed it, he'd probably have scored! It is very evident that Jamie Forrester is having a real bout of self-doubt. He played well in the build-up phases but when he got the ball in their penalty area he wanted six touches, often taking the ball from good scoring positions into narrow blind angles as a result. The same Jamie Forrester was hitting them first time or after one-touch a month ago - and that's the reason he was scoring so often earlier in the season but why he's not getting anything right now. Hunt also had an excellent game as did the new guy Nicholson down the left. As regards Gabbiadini, he was brought here as a goalscorer - but simply hasn't delivered at all with us. Again today some of his touches were good and one long crossfield pass out to Savage was superb. But otherwise I'm afraid he was poor. He had a good chance in the second half but badly scuffed his shot, leaving the keeper to make an easy save. He may still have enough pace to get away from defenders in Div 3 but in Div 2 he no longer has that vital half yard of speed. That is why, when he turns away from his marker, he so often gets caught in possession. As Ralph says, we then lost the game as a result of sloppy defending. How often have we said that recently? Both their goals were as a result of a failure to either attack the man with the ball or mark properly. We also back off and fall back far too deep. All said and done, though, it was an exciting game and we contributed the most. We played somke great football in the second half. I would rather travel and be entertained than have continued to watch some of the abject, boring, displays we used to get week in week out under Atkins. Yes, I also like to see us win. But you can't win 'em all and when you don't, as today, at least the team are allowed to pass the ball and entertain. One final query: what was Wilson doing getting Hodge stripped out in final 25 mins of the game, looking ready to bring him on...only to see him putting his tyracksuit back on and sitting down again in the dugout? What was going on ? I can only suspect Wilson, while wanting to intropduce him, was uncertain where to play him, with Savage having such a great game up and down the right wing.
Mark Again... at 20:53:46 Saturday February 17 2001
It's also common knowledge that away fans at any ground try to make more noise than the home supporters. We need the atmosphere back at 6fields though.
Mark at 20:50:47 Saturday February 17 2001
The main reason y there is a lack of atmosphere at 6fields is mainly due to the fact that fans are spread all around the ground, where as away from home, every1 is in 1 area close 2gether. Also in my personal opinion, the Cobblers haven't performed as well at home as they have away. When the team is away from 6fields the pressure is off their backs a little and they perform better which in turn ignites the fans to sing and chant 4 them. You also find that the more loyal fans go on the road and follow the town (no offence to any1), where as at home there r a lot more children and older people who don't either want to sing or don't know the words
Rodney at 20:35:25 Saturday February 17 2001
92 that should read.
Rodney at 20:34:48 Saturday February 17 2001
Delighted to hear that Savage had a first class game. I think he's a really exciting player. Sure, his inconsistency is frustrating but lets face it: if he contiually fulfilled his potential he would not be at NTFC. Does anyone agree with my belief that we have one of the very best away supports but one of the worst home supports among the 93? I think the home support this season - in terms of volume and negative attitude NOT numbers - is the worst I can remeber. B***** the facilities, I'd rather be back at the CG in terms of atmosphere. What can be done? Maybe all the 'real' fans should emigrate to the home end.
Derrrrrrrrr! at 20:32:21 Saturday February 17 2001
Oh yeah Deepcut Cobbler, i dont mind the team giving their all and losing every game. YOU TWAT. Obviously they didnt give their all as they lost
Anon at 20:28:55 Saturday February 17 2001
Poor Refs again, thats a shock, we've had some very poor 1's this season, but lets stop blaming everything on the refs hey! Face reality, it ain't the refs fault we lost is it?
Fitzgerals at 20:26:45 Saturday February 17 2001
Kevin wilson Is the best thing to happen at Northampton. If you dont understand the problems he has why dont you f*** off and suport Man Utd as that is whom you seem to try and compare us to.
Deepcut Cobbler at 20:26:12 Saturday February 17 2001
Is there an infiltrator in the camp? Those having returned from the game have all given a thumbs up to the performance, which is all we ask the team to give of their best, but anon appears to be contradicting everything said!?! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Anon at 20:13:7 Saturday February 17 2001
Maybe wilson should start listening to the supporters or quit. at the rate he's going, Cobblers will be going up and down like a yo yo.
BR at 19:59:34 Saturday February 17 2001
goth?
Big Roy at 19:58:56 Saturday February 17 2001
Can't really add much to that MOMAC. Not disappointing just frustrating. Nicholson looks a class act and his long throw-ins are a real bonus. Savage and Howard were goth superb. Sammo's booking was a farce. I pressume it was for persistant offending as the actual tackle he was booked for was mild compared to the way Gabbo was being nearly being kicked out of the ground at the other end. Very poor ref but when haven't they been this season?
My old mans a Cobbler. at 19:32:33 Saturday February 17 2001
A very good footballing performance by the lads today.Savage and Hunt were outstanding but my man of the match was Kevin Nicholson,he played an excellent game in the left wing back position.The lads up front looked low on confidence,didn't seem to want to take a risk.Stallard took his goal very well as our defence gave him the smallest of openings.A very good game though.I didn't go home too unhappy.I have to say I thought the ref was awfull,A homer and a bottler.
Terry Hawes at 19:20:26 Saturday February 17 2001
Good effort today lads. Let's take out two scalps this week now and than the Swans....please!!!
Terry
Deepcut Cobbler at 19:19:33 Saturday February 17 2001
Initial reports on our display, despite the result don't sound too bad. Very many thanks to the trio of commentators today, Mazza, Stewpot and Ralph. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
john at 19:1:25 Saturday February 17 2001
just back from the game and this has to be the best performance without a result that i can remember..i'm afraid we paid for two pieces of slack defending and i think we have to revert to a flat back four..it is no good sammo getting pulled wide all the time because green just can't cover..on the positive side savage and hunt were magnificent again and the new boy got forward well and put in some good crosses, and howard should have scored from at least one of them..once again though our front two worked hard but they didn't really create many clear cut chances..but if we keep playing like this we will get back to winning ways sooner rather than later..the injureies are a worry and wilson may have no choice but to play hughes on tues and hodge will probably come in for hargreaves with savvo reverting to the central midfield role..
Rodney at 18:22:30 Saturday February 17 2001
No point in us comparing ourselves to Bristol City, Stoke or Millwall; they are all far bigger clubs. But Wycombe are a similar size. Despite being without their top striker - Sean Devine - all season and Jermaine McSporran is also out, they are "in the hat" for the quarter-final of the FACup and are constantly improving/expanding the ground. Another new stand is coming at the end of this season. Do we improve the ground/facilities? The team's current poor form merely mirror's the club's stagnation. What plans are being made?
Ralph at 17:32:48 Saturday February 17 2001
Probably our best away performance of the season, we were the better side and Notts County are probably grateful for the three points. We gave a way two soft goals, we have got to get back to basics at the back and start defending properly. As a player I always passed and moved and that is how I want my teams to play. The fans stayed and clapped us at the end which endorses the way we are playing. We were the better team today. Hargreaves has popped his groin and will be out for two to three weeks, Crooks should be available for Wigan. We are getting down to the bones of the squad and I may have to look at putting myself in, not that I want too. Kevin on the radio.
Time to face reality at 17:30:45 Saturday February 17 2001
Come on people there's no need to worry, we've only lost 7 in 15 and drew 5. Y worry about that? At least we have won 3 games during that time. Promotion form, I think NOT. 12 goals scored and only 22 conceded don't worry cause we r going to give some1 a good thrashing soon. Wilson WAKE UP and STOP dreaming. Your living in fantasy land u muppet. The team r playing with no pride, passion or fighting spirit, THEY'RE PLAYING SHITE and i don't know how anybody can disagree.
anon at 17:15:45 Saturday February 17 2001
we can,t score,i can,t see where the next win coming from there,s some tough games in the next few weeks??
Ralph at 16:52:8 Saturday February 17 2001
and now they have the gall to play simply the best! Memories . . . .
Ralph at 16:51:8 Saturday February 17 2001
That's the final whistle; County 2 Cobblers 0. Time for tea and crumpets!
Ralph at 16:50:18 Saturday February 17 2001
Throw-in to County as we await the final whistle. Stallard runs the ball in to the corner, Hunt has a nibble and wins the throw.
Ralph at 16:49:2 Saturday February 17 2001
Three minutes of added time!
Ralph at 16:48:29 Saturday February 17 2001
Ball bobbles along the touchline to Gabby, Hunt and McDermott clash and is booked. That makes for; Green, Sammo and Hope. Seven bookings in all so far. Referre has decided to add to our woes by being petty, moving the ball back 4.72 cms.
Ralph at 16:46:25 Saturday February 17 2001
County counter but Hunt breaks it up, Nicholson crosses, Howard knocks it down for Jamie, nothing! Three minutes to go!
Ralph at 16:45:2 Saturday February 17 2001
Gabby to Forrester to Howard, shoots from twenty yards, just over the bar!
Ralph at 16:43:52 Saturday February 17 2001
Yeovil have won 2-0. Kettering are being stuffed!
Ralph at 16:41:38 Saturday February 17 2001
Eight minutes left! Howard wins a header, Jamie half chance, corner. Howard wins the corner, flicks on for Hope who heads straight at the keeper from two yards!
Ralph at 16:36:37 Saturday February 17 2001
Hope booked for a foul and County score from the resulting free-kick.
Anon at 16:34:57 Saturday February 17 2001
shit 2-0
Mazza at 16:26:22 Saturday February 17 2001
Gabbiadini flouled in the box, no penalty
Mazza at 16:16:43 Saturday February 17 2001
Casey comes on as Hope has injury, looks pretty bad
Mazza at 16:13:50 Saturday February 17 2001
Gabbiadini shot saved by Ward, getting on top of the game.....Jason Lee scores for Boro they're 1-1 at Reading
Mazza at 16:11:27 Saturday February 17 2001
HOWARD HITS POST WITH DIVING HEADER, HIT HITS WARD AND HUNT OUTS THE BALL OVER THE BAR, HOPE FROM COBBLERS.........WE COULD GET SOMETHING HERE!
Mazza at 16:9:48 Saturday February 17 2001
MURRAY HITS THE BAR FROM A FREE KICK, WELCH HAD IT COVERED
Mazza at 16:8:24 Saturday February 17 2001
ALSOPP FOULED BY RICHARD GREEN, GREEN BOOKED, ALSOPP ALLOWED TO RUN
Mazza at 16:7:43 Saturday February 17 2001
COBBLERS CORNER, INAND ABOUT, COUNTY CLEAR!
Mazza at 16:5:38 Saturday February 17 2001
Forrester lack confidencem, poor 1st touch in good position
Mazza at 16:4:29 Saturday February 17 2001
STALLARD HITS SIDE NETTING
Mazza at 16:3:36 Saturday February 17 2001
ALSOPP ON FOR NOTTS COUNTY
Mazza at 15:48:27 Saturday February 17 2001
dark_safe_sound@hotmail.com
Stewpot at 15:46:49 Saturday February 17 2001
Kettering 4-1 down bring back Graham Carr!!!!!!
Robert Dunkley at 15:46:45 Saturday February 17 2001
robertdunkley@hotmail.com
Anon at 15:46:4 Saturday February 17 2001
england 47 italy 23
Mazza at 15:45:59 Saturday February 17 2001
Stew, where are you?
Stewpot at 15:45:26 Saturday February 17 2001
If anyone wants to pass on there MSN or ICQ numbers as ive messed up MSN account so easier if I find you.
Mazza at 15:44:36 Saturday February 17 2001
Howard heads over the bar from Frain free-kick
Stewpot at 15:43:50 Saturday February 17 2001
Howard replaces Hargreaves
Mazza at 15:43:31 Saturday February 17 2001
Gabbiadini fouled once again, getting angry as he gets clattered every time he gets the ball, Howard comign on for Hargreaves, who's hobbled off
Mazza at 15:42:20 Saturday February 17 2001
COME ON COBBLERS!!!!!!
Mazza at 15:41:33 Saturday February 17 2001
County picking up most of the 2nd balls, Gabbiadini playing well, seems to have a good work rate
Mazza at 15:41:28 Saturday February 17 2001
County picking up most of the 2nd balls, Gabbiadini playing well, seems to have a goof work rate
Anon at 15:40:18 Saturday February 17 2001
Lancaster
Mazza at 15:39:48 Saturday February 17 2001
Rob, Where is your location?
Mazza at 15:39:13 Saturday February 17 2001
Hargreaves took a knock, sturuggling a bit
Robert Dunkley at 15:38:47 Saturday February 17 2001
Hopefully, we will get a goal before half time
Robert Dunkley at 15:38:46 Saturday February 17 2001
Hopefully, we will get a goal before half time
Mazza at 15:38:3 Saturday February 17 2001
Guess what, Jermaine Defoe has scored for Bournemouth 2-0 at home Vs Walsall
Mazza at 15:36:50 Saturday February 17 2001
Stallard having a blinder, he seems everywhere and very dangerous. Nicholson seems to have fit in well, could be a great find!
Mazza at 15:35:46 Saturday February 17 2001
Cobblers seem a little slow on the ball
Mazza at 15:34:31 Saturday February 17 2001
What is your msn/hotmail e-mail address?
Stewpot at 15:34:27 Saturday February 17 2001
Ex Cobbler Darren Collins scores for Kettering 1-2
Mazza at 15:33:42 Saturday February 17 2001
Kettering pull one back, Darren Collins scored
Stewpot at 15:33:4 Saturday February 17 2001
In Newport Pagnell unable to go due to recent family berevement so being compassionate for other half bless her!!!!!
Me on ICQ and Msn
Mazza at 15:33:2 Saturday February 17 2001
Forrester misses from 6yds out, good save by ward
Mazza at 15:32:21 Saturday February 17 2001
Gabbiadini fouled again Jackobsen booked
Stewpot at 15:31:58 Saturday February 17 2001
Saints player Cohen scores try for England raa raa raa up the oikes!!!
Mazza at 15:31:45 Saturday February 17 2001
Stew, where are you? as in location
Mazza at 15:31:16 Saturday February 17 2001
Stallard shot trouble's Welch, good save
Mazza at 15:30:35 Saturday February 17 2001
Ward finding his feet in the County goal after an egdey start!
Mazza at 15:30:2 Saturday February 17 2001
Keeper claims
Stewpot at 15:29:59 Saturday February 17 2001
You a quicker typer Mazza!!!
Mazza at 15:29:47 Saturday February 17 2001
Cobblers free kick, good chance for a good ball in
Stewpot at 15:29:12 Saturday February 17 2001
Hunt hits crossar
Mazza at 15:29:9 Saturday February 17 2001
Hunt hits the bar, great save, Cobblers corner....left foot from 20yds
Mazza at 15:27:6 Saturday February 17 2001
thats struggle, not struffle....sorry
Mazza at 15:26:38 Saturday February 17 2001
Cureton scores for Reading...........Reading 1 Boro 0....Stallard hits the bar
Mazza at 15:25:54 Saturday February 17 2001
County sound composed on the ball, think we are gonna really struffle here
Stewpot at 15:25:45 Saturday February 17 2001
Peterborough losing hoorah!!!!!
Mazza at 15:25:21 Saturday February 17 2001
corner, County keeper dodgy
Mazza at 15:23:35 Saturday February 17 2001
wasted, cobblers throw
Mazza at 15:23:16 Saturday February 17 2001
Cobblers free kick, Savage started brightly
Stewpot at 15:19:23 Saturday February 17 2001
Sampson yellow card
Stewpot at 15:17:59 Saturday February 17 2001
Kettering 2 nil down
Stewpot at 15:15:27 Saturday February 17 2001
Kettering losing
Anon at 15:13:58 Saturday February 17 2001
Mazza where are you?
Mazza at 15:13:22 Saturday February 17 2001
Cobbs made a good start until this, Stallards 18th of the season
Stewpot at 15:12:43 Saturday February 17 2001
0-1 Stallard
Luton and Bournemouth all winning
Mazza at 15:12:27 Saturday February 17 2001
1-0 County, Stallard
Mazza at 15:6:25 Saturday February 17 2001
Luton 1-0 up already, as are spurs!
Stewpot at 15:3:26 Saturday February 17 2001
Team: 5-3-2 Welch Sampson Hope Green Nicholson Savage Hunt Hargreaves Frain Gabbiadini Forrester Subs: Sollitt Howard Ferguson Hodge Hughes
Robert Dunkley at 15:3:11 Saturday February 17 2001
Anyway, when we choose our kit, i think it was more advanced as you had to submit an e-mail address, more effect than just hitting a submit button! Hopefully we should not change our kit, I think if we renew our sponsorship deal with nationwide then we stick to the same kit for once!
Spooner at 15:2:31 Saturday February 17 2001
kick off!
Anon at 15:1:23 Saturday February 17 2001
What formation are we playing and whos in the team?
Anon at 15:0:49 Saturday February 17 2001
Kick Off
Robert Dunkley at 14:59:38 Saturday February 17 2001
Cobblers seem to be playing 5-3-2; with Welch; Savage, Green, Sammo, Hope, Nicholson; Hunt, Frain, Hargreaves; Gabbadini, Forrester subs Sollitt, Ferguson, Hodge, Hughes, Howard
Robert Dunkley at 14:59:37 Saturday February 17 2001
Cobblers seem to be playing 5-3-2; with Welch; Savage, Green, Sammo, Hope, Nicholson; Hunt, Frain, Hargreaves; Gabbadini, Forrester subs Sollitt, Ferguson, Hodge, Hughes, Howard
Rodney at 14:55:7 Saturday February 17 2001
South Beds Cobbler: absolutely right about all the P'boro kit rubbish. No wonder 'nerds' is used to disparage computer users. Who cares what kit Posh wear? All it means is that if/when we get to choose our next kit, Boro fans will probably sabotage our vote. Grow up, for goodness sake. Don't slag the players off, don't be obsessed by other teams; cheer the lads on in six minutes instead.
have i got the right site at 14:46:28 Saturday February 17 2001
hmm''''''''''''' what a gay day,,,,,,,,, <<<<<<<<-------------- \oo/
Chill Out at 12:47:42 Saturday February 17 2001
Just look at the kit i voted cause its a laugh, do people remember having a laugh.
Martin at 11:23:57 Saturday February 17 2001
I have only been to a few matches this season since I live in B'ham but the fans are all to quick to criticise the team when they should be getting behind them. It makes all the difference to have the crowed behind you in a match. It could be the difference between a draw and a win! The fans have their part to play in the match too. That is to make the home advantage count as much as possible. Lets build a name as an intimidating place to come where the fans give it all. GIVE IT UP BOO BOYS!
DavCobbler at 10:6:57 Saturday February 17 2001
FOR FERK`S SAKE !!!!!!!!!! Is there really any wonder that we have a distinct lack of atmosphere at our games. Look at the way we act just on this ferkin board for instance. We don`t have a "band" of supporters, we have 5500 - 6000 self stlyed individual supporters clubs, each and everyone of them prepared to sl@g off the next. Yes, my language is bad but please............SHUT THE FRIKK UP AND GET BEHIND THE TEAM !!!!!!!! See you in Nottingham........UTC !!!!! FTP !!!!
Darth Vader at 10:5:34 Saturday February 17 2001
Come on keep voting for Shirt #1...it's only 0.12% ahead!!!
Clive at 9:56:43 Saturday February 17 2001
Mad as a Hatter after last week's result ? Reckon that the Cobblers have blown it ? Don't forget where they were this time last season.
Forgotten ? Take a look at the Cobblers section at www.aboutnorthampton.co.uk and remind yourself what a fantastic end to the season they had.
My old mans a Cobbler. at 8:52:23 Saturday February 17 2001
TRB Mark,I presume you are one and the same person.The picture of Fry on the back of WALOC is excellent.
anon at 7:0:3 Saturday February 17 2001
Well its a lot better than everyone consistently slagging off the players
Ray you are the biggest wanker! at 5:26:50 Saturday February 17 2001
How old are you you must be the biggest child I have ever come across it might be all harmless, but it is so boring that even MartinW has not joined in as far as I know, I call it self indulgence big time, go and get a life!
Spooner at 1:2:37 Saturday February 17 2001
Savage as a wing back? Hodge as a wing back? Them two will never be wing backs as long as we've all got holes in our arses! If we are having wing backs then surely its got to be Canoville (pace, control) and Hargreaves/Nicholson! Frain a midfielder. DO NOT make me laugh!
SOUTH BEDS COBBLER at 23:58:10 Friday February 16 2001
I have never read such utter CRAP on this or any other site as i have endured these past couple of days!All this p,boro kit for next year nonsence,is making a mockery of this site(M.K. COBB exeception).Have some of you got a type of penis envy syndrome where p,boro is concerned,(is theirs bigger/better than ours).Whilst Watford are planing to expand there already exelent stadium,were concerning ourselfs with another teams kit!
Ray at 23:17:12 Friday February 16 2001
Anyone wants to increase their %age on quizmatch - get over there now! No questions are being displayed and any answer is right!!!
Northampton D at 23:10:11 Friday February 16 2001
The starwars kit has onlyt gone and taken the lead!!!!!! there a bloody joke! Replica kit sales will be a record low for boro next season. Beam me up Barry!!!!!!
Ray at 22:49:58 Friday February 16 2001
The voting page has changed - its now http://uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitpoll.shtml
Deepcut Cobbler at 21:49:45 Friday February 16 2001
Anyone going to be around to do a net commentary for us real out of towners tomorrow? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Spring Park Cobbler at 19:49:16 Friday February 16 2001
The posh site won't let me vote for any kit, it just keeps showing the %ages for each one. Kit 1 is still just ahead. Any tips on how you access the voting panel ?
MK COBBLER at 19:35:28 Friday February 16 2001
I cant get to notts. I shall look forward to listening to the excellent commentaries on Radio Northampton. The Stoke commentary was one of the best ive heard... Canoville is unlikely to figure due to injury. Hunt shakes off flu to play. We should play formation for formation - play for player like at stoke coz it worked superbly well up there apparently. Only prob is Savage will be forced to play wing-back, why cant Hodge do that? I mean Savage aint no winger, but hes very influential in midfield.
Howard should play because of his size. Luton only just coped with him. 3-4-3 might be on the cards if stevie plays.
Hopefully last week has kick started the team back into life + we can push for top half respectability .
COBBLERS FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!
Big Roy at 19:21:49 Friday February 16 2001
I'm going to Notts. I'll let you know how we get on.
Going to Nottingham at 19:14:11 Friday February 16 2001
Is there a match tomorrow or are you all going to stay at home and vote for the bloody pooh kit? I despair sometimes! Who cares?
Vote Kit 1 at 19:8:37 Friday February 16 2001
Address has been changed to http://uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitdesignpoll.shtml
Ray at 18:17:20 Friday February 16 2001
Tried my instructions?
Derby Cobbler at 16:34:26 Friday February 16 2001
Just registered to join this quiz match thing. The only problem is that all thats happening is other users chatting. How do i actually play the quiz?
Ray at 15:31:26 Friday February 16 2001
Re: The quiz. The first question is, have you downloaded the latest version of shockwave? If not - then go to http://sdc.shockwave.com/shockwave/download and get it. To play the game - after you have entered your password, you should see a screen, split into 4 - on the right - the first is a listof people in the room, the second is a chat screen. The third is a list of Matches available. Click on one of the matches - it should hgihlight in red and a list of the people already in that room will appear in the fourth section. When this happens, click on PLAY. If the names don't appear then keep clicking until they do.
Dyl at 15:17:36 Friday February 16 2001
Because Hartwell, assuming that they honour the poll results it will be terribly entertaining to see them prancing around in Power Rangers outfits next season!
Hartwell at 14:55:35 Friday February 16 2001
Life can be tough for a footie fan, Big Bill!
Hartwell at 14:52:46 Friday February 16 2001
Why are we so interested in what kit Posh might wear ?
Paddington Green Cobbler at 14:43:51 Friday February 16 2001
I can't access the Boro voting site. A message comes up saying it may have been removed. Is it just me or have they given up ?
Anon at 14:43:9 Friday February 16 2001
Ray, I can't seem to work that quiz thing. I am registered and everyhting but just as I enter my password and press submit it takes an age to loads up and then all I can do is look at other people stats, any advise as you seem to be doing quite well.
Anon at 14:32:21 Friday February 16 2001
Cheers, that seems about right, I am now King of the office
Dyl at 14:26:49 Friday February 16 2001
I'm with Ray on this one. At the end of all this the motel has 25, the men have 3 and the bellboy 2. That makes 30 ergo no missing dollar!
Ray at 14:23:37 Friday February 16 2001
The room finishes up being charged to the men at £27 - the real $25 charge plus the $2 the bellboy kept. The other three dollars from the orginal $30 paid was given back to the men. There is no extra dollar.
Help Please, what is the answer?? at 14:9:53 Friday February 16 2001
THE MISSING DOLLAR! 3 MEN GO INTO A MOTEL. THE MAN BEHIND THE DESK SAID THE ROOM IS $30, SO EACH MAN PAID $10 AND WENT TO THE ROOM. AWHILE LATER THE MAN BEHIND THE DESK REALIZED THE ROOM WAS ONLY $25, SO HE SENT THE BELLBOY TO THE 3 GUYS'ROOM WITH $5. ON THE WAY THE BELLBOY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO SPLIT $5 EVENLY BETWEEN 3 MEN, SO HE GAVE EACH MAN A $1 AND KEPT THE OTHER $2 FOR HIMSELF.THIS MEANT THAT THE 3 MEN EACH PAID $9 FOR THE ROOM, WHICH IS A TOTAL OF $27, ADD THE $2 THAT THE BELLBOY KEPT = $29. WHERE IS THE OTHER DOLLAR?
Ray at 13:56:28 Friday February 16 2001
Actually I think there was a vote for Clarence carried out in the Chron.
Anon at 13:55:21 Friday February 16 2001
Its back - 10349 votes. Kit One 24 votes in the lead.
Dave B at 13:41:7 Friday February 16 2001
It's jut reset again...only 50 votes in total, 86% for kit one.....COME ON!!!
Anon at 13:27:47 Friday February 16 2001
KIT ONE TAKES THE LEAD!!!
Claudette at 13:12:24 Friday February 16 2001
Am I alone in thinking that I could not give a stuff what next season's P'bo kit is, let along trying to rig a vote on it?
Vince at 13:11:48 Friday February 16 2001
As others have said the people who are sorting out the Pooh kit vote thing must realise that most of the votes are from other clubs. I can't believe they didn't think that would happen anyway. It makes you wonder what sort of mascot we would have had if there had been a similar voting system - it probably would still have been Clarence, I can't imagine that any NTFC fans would have voted for him.
Paddington Green Cobbler at 12:21:43 Friday February 16 2001
Why does the vote keep resetting on the Boro kit poll ? What is the state of play at the moment ?
Dyl at 12:14:15 Friday February 16 2001
Just voted, kit 1 now in the lead!!!!
ONE STEVE DENTON at 12:6:59 Friday February 16 2001
U CAN HAVE YOUR 5 PINTS THE DAY U GET BACK
Voting at 11:33:58 Friday February 16 2001
The voting now stands at 4619 for kit 1(funny star trek one) and 4653 Kit 3 (Luton Town Mark II) Get the votes in for kit 1 as many times as you can, it will be worth it haha Go to WWW.UPTHEPOSH.PROHOSTING.COM/KITSPOLL.SHTML and vote for Kit 1, it will only take you 30 seconds.
CIJ at 10:9:33 Friday February 16 2001
Im doing my bit!!!! As im on a network I keep logging off and then back on againg which allows me to keep on voting!!! Only 22 more votes now nearly there!!!! COME ON FTP
CIJ at 9:56:30 Friday February 16 2001
Only 52 votes and then Kit 1 is back in the lead!!! COME ON MAKE THEM LOOK LIKE IDIOTS WHEN THEY'RE PLAYING NEXT YEAR (although they do a good job at that by just trying to play!!!
???? 11 yr olds at 9:53:32 Friday February 16 2001
DAVE IS A PIGEON,A PIGEON,A PIGEON, DAVE IS A PIGEON A PIGEON THAT POOS HE POOS IN THE MORNING HE POOS IN THE NIGHT AND WHEN HE WAKES UP HES COVERED IN SHITE BECAUSE HE SUPPORTS CRAPPERS!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 8:42:54 Friday February 16 2001
Thats as maybe - but at least I know where the CAPSLOCK button is.
Its Refreshing at 7:58:21 Friday February 16 2001
The sheep on this site are getting excited by some nonsence and idiot Ray is in his element - PATHETIC. wHAT ABOUT A GREAT DAY OUT COUNTING THE BLADES OF GRASS AT 6fIELDS
Ray at 23:18:30 Thursday February 15 2001
This is definitely a fix - I was clicking refresh on the voting - 10 more votes appear and Kit 1 drops 52 votes behind.
Ray at 23:8:19 Thursday February 15 2001
Less than 200 votes difference now! 1%!
Anon at 22:53:33 Thursday February 15 2001
15 votes clawed back - keep it going!!
Ray at 22:51:59 Thursday February 15 2001
Interestingly, the description of the site on Google isn't one I provided - they have probably reviewed it themselves.
Ray at 22:42:32 Thursday February 15 2001
220 votes behind - come on - we only having until Monday!!
Ray at 22:40:28 Thursday February 15 2001
Does it? Thats good. No - didn't pay them a bean.
TRB Mark at 22:15:32 Thursday February 15 2001
Anyone see "Look Norfolk" tonight? There was a piece about the Pooh shirt, an interview with said 8 year old creative genius of shirt one. Quote from kid "I would love to win, our family enter loads of competitions and we never win anything." Ahhh, there there, let's not let him down! Get voting!
geek at 21:54:11 Thursday February 15 2001
ray i don't know if you knew this but searching for cobblers on google.com with i'm feeling lucky takes you straight to this site, did you have to pay them or something cause thats a bit of a result.
Ray at 20:46:20 Thursday February 15 2001
Something odd going on. Kit three is now 326 votes ahead.
MK COBBLER at 19:51:11 Thursday February 15 2001
Whats going on with the vote? its back up to 9500 votes now, kit 3 is leading by 3%. Come on you lot, vote for one. COBBLERS FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!
lee at 19:42:3 Thursday February 15 2001
i just voted for kit 1 i cant believe how crap it is kit 3 reminds me of an old luton shirt
COUNTY COBBLER at 19:35:51 Thursday February 15 2001
Why have the Directors stopped giving information to the supporters. No programme page now,no news on progress!!!! concerning off the field matters. Even Mr. Clarke has been quiet recently,do'nt let trivial matters like a general election,get in the way of the more important Cobblers news.
Anon at 19:25:16 Thursday February 15 2001
Total vote are 22 though so the cheating b**ta*ds must have reset it!!
What is going on? This is the 3rd time this has happened. Do they sense something is awry??
MK COBBLER!!!!!! at 19:22:51 Thursday February 15 2001
The scumboro vote now shows 63% to kit one!!!
The kit with the black shorts is second and kit 3 last!!!!!!!
Come on Cobblers keep it up!!!!!!!
We'll have Star Wars in div. 3 next year.
COBBLERS FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!
bri at 19:6:56 Thursday February 15 2001
only 3% in it star wars will be playing in div 3 next season....
Read this Annon at 18:42:50 Thursday February 15 2001
Carlo won the Gold boot for scoring four times in five
not two
Anon at 18:26:52 Thursday February 15 2001
When Carlo won the Golden boot - wasn't it for only scoring 2 goals?
Ray at 18:25:5 Thursday February 15 2001
Use the link http://uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitspoll.shtml - that way the hits don;t get counted.
Vale Cobbler at 18:11:45 Thursday February 15 2001
I liked Carlo when he was with the Cobs and I was pleased he scored four for Oldham. But do you realise he never ever scored more than one goal in a game when he was here? I expect that stat bears out all those who said he would never be a prolific goalscorer, Golden Boot or not!
MK COBBLER. at 18:3:34 Thursday February 15 2001
There should be no problem on Tuesday provided there are adequate officals and stewards at the game and watching for trouble. I believe that if KW gets the tactics right then we might just get a result agains them. But they are playing very well at the moment.
Cahill (their central midfielder)got sent off the other week so might be suspended. If the midfield performs as it can then we could beat them. Jamie is due a few anyway....
COBBLERS FOR LIFE!!!
Anon at 17:37:36 Thursday February 15 2001
but if you use the links given out on this page, you go direct t the voting page and miss out there front page, thus not effecting there total tally. up the town
Northampton Gas at 17:12:46 Thursday February 15 2001
It has been pointed out to me that The Posh will be jumping with joy, everytime that a non Posh fan votes on their site. In view of the NTL monety on offer to ALL football leaugue clubs, every hit on their front page is money in THEIR clubs coffers and not in yours. Whilst I agree this is a fun thing, you and I are only shooting our own clubs in the foot, financially. End of surmon.
Anon at 16:56:15 Thursday February 15 2001
IF Millwall lose?
BigBill at 16:48:44 Thursday February 15 2001
Cobblers Vs Millwall. On the subject of trouble with Millwall Fans if you see a bloke in the Away End gesturing at the West Stand don't be insulted, its me waving at my Fiance and future in-laws who live in Duston and who will be supporting Northampton. If Millwall loose, I'll be miserable, if Millwall win, my life will be made miserable!
Ray at 16:44:22 Thursday February 15 2001
Its obviously a fix and the kit has already been made :-) Kit 3 is currently 300 ahead - 9303 votes in total.
Dodgy!! at 16:35:18 Thursday February 15 2001
Just after lunch at 2.00pm there had been 9408 votes with 4263 for kit 1 and 4376 for kit 3. Now 3 hours later there have been 9271 votes 4101 for kit1 and 4411 for kit3. So unless I am mistaken somehow over 100 votes for kit 1 have mysteriously disappeared. Surely this sort of this can;t be allowed!!!!!
Ray at 16:13:16 Thursday February 15 2001
Address is still http://uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitspoll.shtml
Ray at 16:11:31 Thursday February 15 2001
They now appear to have found the missing votes - currently 9214. Kit 3 leads by 337 votes.
Hartwell at 15:54:13 Thursday February 15 2001
Thanks for the info Big Bill and like you I hope and trust Tuesday's game will go off without trouble. As you say we don't have a history of bother between the two clubs and long may that continue. As for letting ticketless away fans in, I can understand the police's attitude, but it really does make a mockery of their all-ticketing policy. I recall a previous Millwall game when they let in an element who turned up without tickets - but there's no chance of any home fans being afforded the same treatment if they turn up on the night without tickets. The result of such police action surely sends the wrong message to the wrong kind of fans - just turn up on the day(night) without tickets and if you look hard and make a lot of noise the police will let yolu in. As I said earlier, though, this is in no way a slur on the majority of Millwall fans who are very loyal, and who follow and support their team avidly and passionately and without aggravation. Anyway, Big Bill, welcome to Sixfields on Tuesday and here's hoping for a good, open, game.
Anon at 15:47:23 Thursday February 15 2001
While voting for the Posh shirt, take a look at the Boro v Stoke goals on line. Also, I've been Millwall 5 times, and seen us at home to them 4 times and never seen any trouble.
Big Bill at 15:16:12 Thursday February 15 2001
In answer to Phil. Greetings sir. Sadly you are probably right. We encounter countless times testosterone charged pissed up youths you are desperate to prove how "hard" they are. As our lot are not exactly "shrinking violets" they can be well up for any aggro going. Its down to "sensible" Police (not like Greater Manchester Old Bill)and Stewards. As any cobblers who have been to Millwall will I'm sure testify, did you see or encounter any trouble? Anyway, looking forward to Tuesday. Good luck against Notts County.
Ray at 14:45:11 Thursday February 15 2001
If you go to the burtonsoccer.co.uk site - be sure to click on "crazy quotes". My favourite is "I never comment on referees and I'm not going to break the habit of a lifetime for that prat" Ron ATkinson.
Northampton Gas at 14:40:14 Thursday February 15 2001
I suggest that you vote a FEW times for kits 2,3 or 4. Have emailed The Gas to vote as well.
Northampton Gas at 14:37:43 Thursday February 15 2001
Just been to vote on The Po site and notice they have just set up a new vote. Just 41 hits with Kit 1 95.12%, Kit 3 4.88%, Kits 2 and 4 0.00%. Now do you think that they smell a rat? *s*
Ray at 14:33:58 Thursday February 15 2001
I guess someone has twigged. The old votes have completely disappeared and only 50 are now being shown. Voting stands at 96% to Kit 1, 4% Kit 3 - the rest zilch.
mi at 14:31:7 Thursday February 15 2001
i think they have just re set the vote, it said 96% kit one, i went on four different uni computers and voted several times...
URGENT REQUEST at 14:17:50 Thursday February 15 2001
Keep the votes going for kit number 1, on the Pittyborough website it now stands at 4376 for the kit they want and 4263 votes for the funny star trek one. We can do this if we all pull together, do you think we could get some Cambridge fans in on it as well?? The voting can be found at www.uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitspoll.shtml so got here now it will take less than a minute.
Winston Churchill on the Boro Kit Vote: at 13:36:15 Thursday February 15 2001
We will NEVER surrender.......
IT WILL ONLY TAKE 2 SECONDS at 12:59:34 Thursday February 15 2001
www.uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitspoll.shtml PLEASE VOTE FOR KIT 1 THE GAP IS DOWN TOO 300
Northampton Gas at 11:32:34 Thursday February 15 2001
You are probably aware of The Saint Valentines Massacre when The Gas put 12 players up for sale, it was going to be thirteen, but the directors "pulled" one of the list at the last moment. Know I know that Garry Thompson spoke to Kevin Wilson on Tuesday morning, before the info was released. Not sure as to weather this was advance warning to KW or just to check up again on the Forrester situation. I note that since it was first intimated about interest in Forrester, he's gone off th boil. Lastly, the player that KW would like to buy is not available, he has just extended his contract until 2003.
krs-1 at 11:4:9 Thursday February 15 2001
Anyone using Microsoft Outlook just set up a meeting in the Calender for about 11.30, then get a reminder 15 mins before. Make the message say something like "go and vote for the Boro kit". You'll be interrupted about 15 mins later. Do the necessary and snooze the reminder for 10 mins. If you just keep doing it every ten mins, the java script will time out and you'll be able to vote loads of times in one day. Keep your reminder going for the entire week and the result should be ours! Ha ha!
Soccernet at 10:49:9 Thursday February 15 2001
Calling all Cobblers fans...there's still time to enter the Burton Menswear League of football style survey on Soccernet and be in for a chance to win 2 tickets to England v Finland. So far we've had no response from Cobblers fans which will mean that your club will come last in the League of Style. We know the Cobblers fans will want to take part. You can look at where your team came in the last league of style by logging onto www.burtonsoccer.co.uk and to enter the site go to www.soccernet.com
Good luck in the league of football style!
Keep Voting for Kit 1 at 10:38:34 Thursday February 15 2001
The difference has dropped from a lead of 555 to just over 400 in the last hour, keep up the good work, we will see them wearing that kit on TV next season hahahahaha PLEASE just vote every now and again
richie fan from new zealand at 10:25:54 Thursday February 15 2001
wat a sad git nosey parker
Nosey Parker at 9:53:54 Thursday February 15 2001
Heres a song for Tuesday night......."He,s fat he,s round he weighs 200 pound Gabbiadini....Gabbiadini. Or He,s short he,s thick he,s inch high private dick Jamie F....Jamie F!!!!
rp at 9:47:32 Thursday February 15 2001
millwall will beat you on tuesday
Paddington Green Cobbler at 9:45:43 Thursday February 15 2001
Looks like the Posh number 1 kit is dropping behind the number 3 kit. We need to get on and vote early, vote often to quote the phrase.
Phil at 9:34:52 Thursday February 15 2001
Good to hear from you Big Bill. I certainly hope you are right. Problem is, if the MFC fans pick the wrong part of Sixfields to sneak into, sadly it might not be the MFC fans that start something.
Big Bill at 8:42:30 Thursday February 15 2001
Hartwell's posting of yesterday. A cogent and very reasonable posting. I'm a Millwall season ticket holder and the Old Bill have prob not made it all ticket for you for the following reason. It is all ticket for Millwall.We can only buy tickets if you are a season ticket holder or MFC member. However, Luton apart, (size of ground) Millwall always take a sizeable away following who travel without tickets to "pay on the day". The old bill take the view of "might as well let them in where we can keep an eye on them rather than refuse entry and have them wander around town fed up and pissed". That said, there is no history of trouble between our clubs & its midweek. Having attended 85% of away games this season with Millwall (inc the trouble games like Stoke) I'd be amazed if there was any problem on Tuesday night (and hope that there isn't).
bri at 6:26:5 Thursday February 15 2001
just voted for kit 1 of the scums 4 only 8% in it we can do it..
MK COBBLER at 21:50:47 Wednesday February 14 2001
scumboro are rigging the poll. Kit 3 is winning. Come on you cobblers do your stuuf and vote for one!!!!!!
Vote Kit One at 21:22:3 Wednesday February 14 2001
Correct web address is http://uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitspoll.shtml
Poco at 21:19:41 Wednesday February 14 2001
Wern't Chip the person who used to post song lyrics on this site? Some of them were quite good used to break the monotonee of the sqabbling.
MK COBBLER at 21:14:58 Wednesday February 14 2001
Like Lee Cannoville then? How old is Marsh? Coz if hes in his 30's then theres no point in selling Greeny if hes gonna be replaced by someone the same age.
COBBLERS BARMY ARMY at 21:12:31 Wednesday February 14 2001
Come on Valencia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Carew is even worse on the ground than Steve Howard. Hes 6ft 5!!!
NTFC@2view at 21:9:42 Wednesday February 14 2001
I agree about Greeny. 99% solid defender. I've just been to a Walsall chat and they reckon Marsh can play most positions, but is mainly a right back (as we used to call them).
MK COBBLER at 20:54:42 Wednesday February 14 2001
Its a shame that Richard Green is on the transfer list. Hes a good player who works hard even at his age and has served us well.
Anyone got any info on this player were supposed to be getting off Wallsall? He's a wing back isnt he?
Much appreciate any info.
COBBLERS FOR LIFE!!!!
Spring Park Cobbler at 20:38:46 Wednesday February 14 2001
Can't get through to the posh site to vote in their crap No 1 kit. It keeps coming up 'page cannot be displayed'. Any tips on what I'm doing wrong ?
Dan cob at 20:5:35 Wednesday February 14 2001
Fans of Luton, Cambridge, Wycombe, Reading and Swindon all involved in voting for Kit 1. Bet they cheat....our directors had already sent our current design to be made before the voting even commenced!
billy at 20:3:39 Wednesday February 14 2001
bri, I do sit in the Dave Bowen stand - you must be the other one singing, I always thought it was just an echo!
Anon...naturally at 19:56:51 Wednesday February 14 2001
Hi to my Valentine, if you should see this. And no Ian Sampson, I am not talking to you.
Keep voting!! at 19:12:39 Wednesday February 14 2001
Come on!!! Kit 1 is only just ahead, don't you want posh to look like Star Wars??
Kit One at 18:24:4 Wednesday February 14 2001
Don't forgot to vote for Kit 1 - new address for the poll is http://uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitpoll.shtml
MK COBBLER at 18:4:9 Wednesday February 14 2001
Le Tissier is about as likely to come to us as Ian Wright was to go to Burnley.
Anyway even if we have offered it at least shows that there is something going on in the boardroom at ntfc!
The Drilling Cobbler at 16:27:4 Wednesday February 14 2001
Reference the unlikely scenario of Le-Tissier joining on loan, I must raise the following points. (1) He is presently not in Southamptons team. (2) He is approaching the end of his carreer. (3) We have already taken two Southampton players in the last 2 years. (4) Southamton sounds very similar to Northampton, particularly to Northerners. (5) I believe he is out of contract at the end of the season so by scoring a few goals and by attracting widespread publicity, it would deffinately put him in the 'shop window'. (6) 5 home games between the 20/2 and the 17/3 - an extra 1000 on average at each of these would bring in around 60k extra venue - probably enough to pay his wages or at least most of them for that month. (7) It would ensure HUGE publicity not only for Le-God( as he is known at the Dell) but also for the Cobblers. (8) Results would probably improve, thus ensuring an end of season play off challenge, the knock on effects being bigger gates/more money etc. I dont for one minute expect us to make this signing and more than suspect that the rumour has come from a VERY unreliable source, but when you think about it you have got to say it all adds up. It would benefit both parties, and the finance argument would be irrelevant because there is no way the cobblers would come out of it worse off. So come on Stonehill, get on the phone to Mr Hoddle and make this rumour happen. It will guarantee sell outs for at least the next 2 home games and probably more. Speculate to accumulate. He who dares Rodney!
DON at 15:54:41 Wednesday February 14 2001
Richard green is on is way to the seaside as he going to sign for blackpool in the next couple of days, york,and chester are also intrested in taking him in. Marsh is on his way in time for the trip to notts county game.
Hartwell at 15:29:28 Wednesday February 14 2001
MK18 - yes the issue of the Millwall game not being all-ticket has, as you rightly say, been aired sometime ago. The main thrust of the argument then was the anomoly of why so many others are all-ticket yet Millwall isn't. I venture to suggest that, once again, the police have got it wrong. But this time they've got it wrong for different reasons! I would find it hard to believe promotion-chasing Millwall will not bring a sizeable following to Sixfields, despite it being a Tuesday night. Unless the police have good intelligence (?)sources down in London who tell them otherwise, I cannot believe that Millwall won't have good support. I remain opposed to the present all-ticket system. However this kind of game does represent a good case for such if ever there was one! No disrespect to the many good, law-abiding Millwall fans, but as we have seen in the past they do have a sizeable element who are are not so well-behaved and who turned up here before without tickets...and despite the police's all-ticketing policy were let in! I hope and trust all goes well. But the decision to down-grade this game to allow people pay on the night does seem strange to say the least.
Those Cheating Bastards at 15:12:21 Wednesday February 14 2001
Not that I don't think their kit is shite now.
Those Cheating Bastards at 15:11:39 Wednesday February 14 2001
The Posh are cheating bastards. Kit one was miles ahead at one stage, I am outraged that they have been cheating. EVERYBODY GET ON THE SITE AND VOTE FOR KIT ONE. It doesn't take long, just think how satisfying it will be to watch them on Anglia TV gettting hammered by Yeovil at home in division three with a shite kit on.
Ray at 15:4:25 Wednesday February 14 2001
4th. inthe country I can't grumble about :-)
EPPB at 14:13:53 Wednesday February 14 2001
Ritchie from New Zealand - blow it out your arse and ask someone who cares! The only sport kiwi p**ftah b*st*rds such as yourself participate in involves sheep a bit like our Swansea mates. lol.
Nat at 14:10:56 Wednesday February 14 2001
Cheers Ray, will try that.....not doing too badly are you?
Your Team Need YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at 13:58:21 Wednesday February 14 2001
If any of you haven't noticed kit 3 has now over taken kit 1 as the most popular kit on the Peterborough website. Everyone go to WWW.UPTHEPOSH.PROHOSTING.COM/KITDESIGNPOLL.SHTML and vote for their next kit to be Kit1, the star wars one haha
Anon at 13:56:25 Wednesday February 14 2001
yeah, same addy
Anon at 13:55:53 Wednesday February 14 2001
Something fishy going on here!Was voting for shirt 1, then suddenly changed and a new poll had been set up with about 30 hits, then suddenly returned back to the old poll with the 6,000 or so votes.... maybe pish are wising up and realise whta's going on!
Ray at 13:45:3 Wednesday February 14 2001
Same address?
Anon at 13:43:33 Wednesday February 14 2001
A new poll has started on the poo's kit for next season, come help me I'm up to about 90% at the mo but need some more reinforcements!!
Ray at 13:43:32 Wednesday February 14 2001
A load of people are having similar problems. Sometimes I get the firwall message and sometimes I don't. I have written to them and they say they have added more code to make it easier. The firewall isn;t anything to do with your ISP - check your network settings on your own machine. Make sure its set as a stand alone and not a quasi-network.
Nat at 13:14:50 Wednesday February 14 2001
bloody quizmatch been trying for days and I keep getting stuck behind a sodding firewall I've tried everything it's told me to do and even got in touch with aol who "don't deal with firewalls"!! Any help from you guys?
krs-1 at 13:1:45 Wednesday February 14 2001
Perhaps the funniest thing about this Peterborough kit vote is not the Attlee-Churchill closeness of the thing, but the fact that the Power Rangers-esque kit's nearest contender is also loathed by all the Shiteboro fans too! They're going to be even more gutted now when they come off the pitch at Yeovil after losing 0-3 with Warren Patmore scoring a hat-trick. PS Le Tiss my arse.
amos at 12:33:6 Wednesday February 14 2001
Could it be fishing - and shouldn't you be in bed Ritchie?
Anon at 12:12:57 Wednesday February 14 2001
dunno - must be some strange "down-under" pastime.
richie fan from new zealand at 11:54:2 Wednesday February 14 2001
in what sport do the competiters shag flies???????????
Dyl at 11:33:36 Wednesday February 14 2001
Yeah and Frank Le Beouf too!
I'VE HEARD THAT ONE TOO!!! at 11:9:35 Wednesday February 14 2001
Matthew Le Tissier will join Northampton Town on loan within the next week.
Dyl at 9:18:22 Wednesday February 14 2001
Darren could contact the club historian/archivist just in case he can plug any gaps I suppose
bri at 8:40:8 Wednesday February 14 2001
billy, im glad i won't be singing on my own, what stand do you sit in if we are are both in the north (sorry Dave Bowen) there will be a bit of a noise shock horror. No seriously saturday was better for noise lets hope it keeps improving. just voted for posh scums 1st kit NICE.................... just hope everyone else does too it's second at the mo.
richie fan from new zealand at 8:15:50 Wednesday February 14 2001
wat sport do the competitors shag flies ?????? come on you cobbler <-thats not the answer
NTFC@2view at 22:43:1 Tuesday February 13 2001
Nice offer Darren. I'm not surprised our club didn't reply however. As you may know, our trophy room is a very small cupboard, so I don't think the club has anywhere to show them. I hope someone can think of something. I bet your dad went to Leicester in our Div 1 season. There was so much traffic that the front car was in Leicester while the end one was still in town. In the return, Leicester went a goal up and then one of the defenders held his own goalie down so we could equalise. That's my reading of what happened and nothing will change my mind. Good luck.
Darren(leicester fan) at 22:42:11 Tuesday February 13 2001
darrenp66@hotmail.com
Darren(Ieicester Fan) at 22:32:21 Tuesday February 13 2001
To anyone who can help? As a Leicester fan im sure to get your attention.In the late 40s my old man was born,it just so happened to be in Northampton.To cut a very long story short i was born in Leicester so my support is not in question(at least i support my local side,not man u PLC)My old man on the other hand was brought up a cobblers fan.Nearly six years ago my DAD passed away,leaving me with quite a large selection of programmes and although i e-mailed thesecretary@ntfc i have had no reply.All i would like to know is,is there anysort of museum or displays of anysort that would be interested in showing them.Obviously i do not want to sell them but i thought this a nice gesture to my DAD.If anyone should know anything please contact me.GOOD LUCK for the rest of the season.
Brand new anorak at 22:30:21 Tuesday February 13 2001
I'm intrigued by our inability to score more than two goals in any league match this season and I wondered if it's ever happened before. Going back through the records all the way to 1897 the answer is no!! Our lowest ever total as a league club (i.e. since 1920) was 40 in 46 games in 1972-73, when we scored more than two goals three times. In what was arguably our worst ever season, 1993-94, when we finished bottom of the league, we scored 44 goals in 42 matches but scored more than two goals no less than five times. Still awake? I'm not and I'm typing this! So far this season we've scored 33 in 30, which pro-rated gives a total for the season of about 50. All this goes to prove that KW must be right - the statistics indicate we must be about to thrash somebody, but who and when? Bound to be a game I can't get to!
IOW Saints` at 21:21:6 Tuesday February 13 2001
Heard at the Dell last Sat.M.le T.is heading up the A34/43 for some match practice.A loan looks likely.
As you know we always send you our rejected goods.Speedie Spedding who graduated from the Francis Benali school of footballing excellence with the first touch of an elephant and Trigger Dryden.God there was a class act!!
Still looking for a team to hate you?
Maybe Luton after last week??!
Putin, Bush, Sharon... at 21:2:3 Tuesday February 13 2001
? Now there's a conspiracy theory. Oxford United supporters control Northampton Police.
south beds cobbler. at 20:58:34 Tuesday February 13 2001
R.E. lack of atmosphere at Sixfields, has anyone noticed how bloody old we have all became, twenty old gits to every kid, no wonder theres no noise, say for some old boy coughing his lungs clear, in The Gods waiting room stand,(WEST) There was a time though when the younger support tried hard to rally the team from bus shelter end, with its 900 hundred seats of which half are exposed to the weather, only to be turfed out the ground for standing up!By the stewards. Where have those young upstarts gone? Franklins grds/Nene park? Its well within the clubs means to tear the embaracing bus shelter down and build a bank of terracing to hold say 3,000 in safty with a bar/food outlet within it would pay for its self within a couple of seasons,but most importantly it would discourage OUR future support from venturing to more atmospheric stadium else where in the county.
MK Cobbler at 20:34:30 Tuesday February 13 2001
cheers treenie there is definately some chip in me!!!
I was surprised too that the millwall fixture wasnt all ticket but i reckon the fact it is on a tuesday night has influenced the decision of the police. But if 700 cobblers can make it to millwall in the middle of a fuel crisis then something tells me that there might be more than a few millwall supporters at sixfeilds.
Read this Blister at 20:28:43 Tuesday February 13 2001
To Blister
How can u say Marco has played at a better level then Carlo
Excuse meeeeeeeeeee
Carlo has won the Gold Cup (North Americas European Champs)
I don’t see Marco winning a the Europeans Champs do u
Carlo has won the Golden Boot in the same competition I don’t even see Marco being top scorer for Northampton ever
To be honest have u been watched the 98/99 99/00 season who was Northampton’s top scorer eh Carlo Corazzin
I rest my case Blister
MK18 Cobbler at 20:15:16 Tuesday February 13 2001
The fact that the Millwall come was not designated "all ticket" was pointed out on this site several weeks ago by the likes of Hartwell, Cobbler in the West, MartinW and others. If there is one match that should be all ticket in our fixture list it is this one and no disrespect to decent Millwall fans.
What is going on? at 19:58:26 Tuesday February 13 2001
Is it right that the Milwall match is NOT all ticket (the main fixture that should be)? Will there be a large section of away fans in the West Stand causing ill-feeling with potential repercussions afterwards thus giving the police the excuse they need to make more games all-ticket????? I despair.
M at 19:40:19 Tuesday February 13 2001
but Treenie why CHIP?
treenie at 18:50:47 Tuesday February 13 2001
oops = i spelt campaign wrong - sorry
treenie at 18:50:44 Tuesday February 13 2001
oops = i spelt campaign wrong - sorry
treenie at 18:49:52 Tuesday February 13 2001
MK Cobbler - Don't you know nothing!!!! The "Save Chip" Campain (don't let Sarah win) is about a bloke who's wife won't let him watch live football. As the only saturday morning show to bring you goals goals and goals, Soccer AM believe this is a cause worth acmpaigning about thus the SAVE CHIP signs held up at many football grounds (including Sixfields at the Wycombe match and the Luton match). Sarah must be stopped and Chip must be allowed to watch live football before it ruins his life. And remember there's a bit of chip in all of us.......
DavCobbler at 18:19:16 Tuesday February 13 2001
Just heard on Radio 5 LIVE a chat about the novell idea that Pish have had about their new kit and how excited that Pish folk are that almost 2,000 people have voted in total. Oh what fun it will be next season, if of course they stay up, when we can all p!ss ourselves larfin at the "Star Wars" kit that was selected by a few Cobbs all intent on having a larf at the scummers he he he UTC......F....F.....FTP !!!!!!
Out of Goal at 18:19:5 Tuesday February 13 2001
Nice to see Danny has been released from Wigan Jail, I hear that they took Richard Dryden in part exchange.
? at 18:18:2 Tuesday February 13 2001
so oxford isnt all ticket any more, Does this show that the departure of Kinnear has finally made oxford fans realise that their div 2 days are numbered?
TV PLEASE!! at 18:3:14 Tuesday February 13 2001
Where have sky got to these days. They havent shown us in the league once this season and we were playing some of the best football in the division in several spells this season. Instead they have been concentrating on Direones v Division 2 rejects (luton) and Wallsall- i accept that they are dong well at the moment but showing them 3 times in a month is abit silly. We need the tv money more than them anyway.
Come on sky come to sixfields!!!!!!
CHEER UP BARRY FRY!! at 17:57:53 Tuesday February 13 2001
Looking forward to the visit of sheffield wednesday next season and the trip to hillsborough for that matter. Also will be nice to see ho Ian Hendon is getting on up there. He played well in the steel city derby on sky tv.
Ray at 17:1:18 Tuesday February 13 2001
Direct link to the voting http://www.uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitdesignpoll.shtml - if you have cookies turned off - you can vote away to your hearts content. COME ON KIT ONE!!
PATTCOBB at 17:0:57 Tuesday February 13 2001
I think you are dead right Hartwell,the lack of goals from midfield has cost us us a play off place,coupled with Gabbiadini's lack of goals(don't get me wrong he's a great player,skilful strong etc etc) this has been a great disapointment for me in an otherwise good season.......
MK COBBLER. at 16:59:3 Tuesday February 13 2001
Vote for those scumboro kits which were on soccer am, on www.theposh.co.uk . The one by the 8 year old is the worst + its in the lead!! Come on cobblers fans do the right thing and humiliate the worst team in cambs + northants.
Also whats this 'Save Chip' thing lovejoy keeps clattering on about on socceram? Anybody got any idea? I saw one of the luton lot waving one on saturday.
COBBLERS FOR EVER!!!
Danny at 16:46:53 Tuesday February 13 2001
Drilling Cobbler - We should be higher??? Look at the teams above us.... Reading spent loads of money, Millwall have invested loads into their youth policy as well as bringing in some good players, Stoke have spent loads, as have Walsall, Wigan etc. With the resources and stadium we have at the moment, we are at best a mid-table second division side, bit like Wycombe. You and many others expect too much. I have said before I believe that we can get promotion but I don't expect it. If someone had told you we'd be 8th in February way back in august you'd have accepted that. I know I and many others would have.
Hartwell at 16:12:11 Tuesday February 13 2001
People shouldn't worry about Jamie - he'll come good again. Every forward has such patches. I am more concerned about the rest of our forward line, who can muster very little between them in the way of goals. Gabbiadini in particular has been a total disappointment from that point of view. Maybe it's due in part to a lack of quality ball in to the box, maybe also because at Div 2 level he has lost that extra half a yard of pace due to his age. Howard works hard, but again his strike record is poor. I would also agree with those who question the lack of goals from our midfield. It is perhaps here that we are weakest. The midfield tends - at home anyway - unable to support the front men adequately, move the ball quickly and accurately enough and find the telling pass in the opponents penalty area. Having said that, I agree with and accept the points made below, that we always have limited financial resources at our disposal and have to do the best with what we can afford.
richie fan from new zealand at 14:7:6 Tuesday February 13 2001
give jamie a break would you play well when you got to stand and hold that phone all day then nip up to sixfields and play 90 mins of football. hmm
huh at 14:3:48 Tuesday February 13 2001
but dont give up your day job Ron
i know at 14:1:9 Tuesday February 13 2001
send for big Ron give him a few gold chains and a rug for his head problem fixed.............................
Paul S at 13:46:39 Tuesday February 13 2001
Oh Billy you are so right - that first kit is perhaps the grossest ever seen. Come on you Cobblers go directly to (don't give them any un-necessary hits) http://uptheposh.prohosting.com/kitdesignpoll.shtml and vote for kit 1 - just a shame we won't be playing them next year
Anon at 13:30:31 Tuesday February 13 2001
Wonder if they will ignore the voting like we did?
billy at 13:20:40 Tuesday February 13 2001
Well done to the club and the police for removing the all ticket restriction on the Oxford game.
Don't forget to vote for next seasons P**h kit at www.theposh.com - vote kit number one designed by an under 8 - its leading at the moment!
Northjampton Gas at 9:27:59 Tuesday February 13 2001
Today's reserve team game has been postponed.
billy at 8:24:15 Tuesday February 13 2001
bri, I agree with a lot of what you say. Its unrealistic to compare premiership football with the lower divisions and some people do expect too much. I dont think that we currently have the infrastructure to become an established first division club and we do need fresh impetus at board level to take us on the next stage. Having said that the board and Kevin Wilson (and Atkins) have done well to get us where we are. If we can maintain a position at the top end of Div 2 for a couple of seasons then that will be some achievement compared to years of struggling in the third with an occasional promotion season. You wont be cheering them on on your own mate - cos I'll be there as well.
Adamski at 8:16:57 Tuesday February 13 2001
Ronnie - Dean Peer had quite a few good games for us, notably our 0-3 at Preston. From what u put below, I can only assume you were the many who turned on him when things weren't going right. Everyone needs a scapegoat after all. Savage playing like we all know he can - like he did for the last 10/12 games of 98-99, dribbling round entire defences, hitting wall passes that saw him clean through on the goalie, then dummying it in front of the Bowen to put the keeper on his arse before rolling it into the empty net. Thats what I mean.
bri at 7:9:59 Tuesday February 13 2001
So what if we don't go up this season we have Sheff Wed to look forward to next year. Besides my season is not over until we turn over the cheating Walsall(remember their win at Sixfields 2 years ago?) I pay to see Div 2 I think alot of people expect prem quality. The only prem match I have been to is Coventry Vs Villa Scum (being from Cov I hate them almost as much as Boro and the Direones) anyway my point being that that was a far superior game no reflection on us but we are Div 2. I think it will take a few years until we can consider ourselves worthy of promotion. Just look at the grounds of the teams above us Stoke, Reading, Millwall, Bristol City even Walsall (to a point)how are we expected to compete. Without the resources we will always flatter to deceive, we just can't maintain a promotion push. Never mind I will still be at SIXFIELDS cheering even if nobody else is.
COUNTY COBBLER at 6:45:25 Tuesday February 13 2001
Realism time,with the resources available Kevin has done an excellent job. I suggest 'fans' look at the teams below us in the league.Yes we all strive to achieve more,BUT until off the field the board of directors gain some tangible improvements the scope is very restricted.COME ON YOU COBBLERS SEE YOU AT NOTTS COUNTY.
MartinW at 23:56:55 Monday February 12 2001
I'm sure you'll find McGavin was an attacking midfielder - but anyway, the point was that we need goals from midfield to take the the heat off the strikers.
Rodney at 23:49:3 Monday February 12 2001
Div 2 that should read. Does anyone agree with my pessimism?
Rodney at 23:47:29 Monday February 12 2001
Martin W: McGavin was a striker, not a midfielder, and has scored very few goals this season. As for Parrish, he has been on the bench in the last few matches and it is debatable whether he is up to 2nd Division standards. Our problems are more serious: lack of money on the part of a willing but unable board, lack of any atmosphere at Sixfields. There's more atmosphere at the County Ground for the cricket. While the cricket and rugby teams play at the highest level and attract world class players - Ambrose, Dev, Lam etc. - we are a lower division set up, the poor relations. This will always be the case unless a Max Griggs knight comes charging along. Don't hold your breath. The only real success currently 'available' is mainting our div " status.
Northern slag at 22:40:29 Monday February 12 2001
Ahm a bint out of Hull.
Anon at 22:38:29 Monday February 12 2001
"I'm on the road to nowhere"
Chris Rea at 22:10:53 Monday February 12 2001
Is it the road to hell
billy at 22:8:45 Monday February 12 2001
Could Jamies loss of form be in any way connected to his use of the Cobblers mobile phone as seen on the official site? I am worried that his constant usage of the phone may be frying his brain and I demand an inquiry.
Elton John at 22:6:28 Monday February 12 2001
Goodbye yellow brick road.
Anon at 21:48:2 Monday February 12 2001
Which job up the road?
BB at 21:32:9 Monday February 12 2001
With reference to the suggestions as to what is missing from the present team to make a team able to challenge for promotion.Whilst accepting that our midfield has a very poor record at scoring goals, what is vital is to sign a quality defence player fully capable of being the captain. Unfortunately we do not have one on the books at present.Players such as Sampson,Frain,Gabadini and Hodge who have played well are not up to 1st division standard to enable the Club to make progress.We need a much younger average aged player for the future. Is Wilson applying for the job up the road?????
Anon at 20:16:37 Monday February 12 2001
We are a reasonable 2nd div side . we should wait until we have a few more players before we go for promotion. Ground sharing with the saints is NOT an unreasonable subject to discuss.Slagging off the current players wont help anyone(unless one of them ran your dog over on the way to the ground), we need to ENCOURAGE them.When we were at the county ground at least we sang and cheered it had character .WE as supporters made a crap ground something to at least call home. Where have we gone wrong?
ANON at 20:6:17 Monday February 12 2001
CY nicol. You are a funny geezer, monday hasnt been totally crap.CHEERS
Anon at 19:57:5 Monday February 12 2001
I dont think many of the people who contribute here actually watch the game.
Ex-Vegas Cobbler at 19:56:43 Monday February 12 2001
I hope that Kev and some of the lads might venture to watch Notts County play Luton Town this week before our game against NCFC. It could be a useful barometer as to what to expect on Saturday, especially so close to our own game against Luton last week. I actually thought that Cannonville played pretty well in the first half and fully expected him to appear for the 2nd half. I admit he had a mare in his first game and was not keen for him to feature again after the Posh game. However, he made some telling passes, and even if he did get caught in possession he was quick to recover with a firm tackle. In addition,he received very little support from Hodge on the day. Here's to us re-kindling the spirit and type of performance witnessed at Stoke. Also thought Nicholson played well in the short time available against Luton. Hopefully he bodes well for the future.
Carlo Cortisone at 19:53:26 Monday February 12 2001
Jimmy Spunk we let Carlo go because he was not very good. He felt he could play at a higher level but nobody came in for him so he ended up with you lot, scores four and you think he's Batistuta in disguise. Oh Dear! And while I'm at it DEN Howard played most of the time on Saturday in midfield it was not until the last ten DEN that he went up front for the so called long balls. Watch the game mate!
Benny at 19:49:7 Monday February 12 2001
I wasn't blaming Jamie, if you read on I said it exposed others shortcomings!! Parrish was hardly prolific when he was here either. Going back to Jamie, tight marking is not the problem at all he is in a bad patch and he knows it. His passing is awry, and when he does get chances he is taking that extra touch to make sure and they get a tackle or block in. Jamie was taking his chances so early that it was catching the keeper out. He has the ability to come through this and he will soon start scoring again.
Jimmy Sphinx (Oldham) at 19:45:0 Monday February 12 2001
If you are missing a goalscorer to partner Forrester, why did you let Carlo go to us? Carlo, Carlo Corazzin he'll bang em in till were in the Permier League!
DEN at 19:44:37 Monday February 12 2001
The reason Hunt and Savage were quiet in the 2nd half is because we brought Howard on and then persist in aiming long balls at him.
MartinW at 18:51:55 Monday February 12 2001
Jamie has dried up but we cannot blame our plight on him. He is being marked tighter because of his reputation. As I've said before, we don't get enough goals from midfield/defence. Hargreaves hasn't scored yet in the league, if my memory serves me well, Savage hasn't scored as many as he should, Hunt too hasn't scored in the league and Hodgey has a solitary one. So the message to the opposition is that if you mark our attackers out the game, we probably won't score. That's when you need the likes of Savage to have a pop and Hunt. I think that's one area Hunt can improve on, scoring. He's improved in all other ways. Most of the best teams have goalscoring midfielders. We give ours away - Parrish/McGavin. Oh well.
MartinW at 18:51:52 Monday February 12 2001
Jamie has dried up but we cannot blame our plight on him. He is being marked tighter because of his reputation. As I've said before, we don't get enough goals from midfield/defence. Hargreaves hasn't scored yet in the league, if my memory serves me well, Savage hasn't scored as many as he should, Hunt too hasn't scored in the league and Hodgey has a solitary one. So the message to the opposition is that if you mark our attackers out the game, we probably won't score. That's when you need the likes of Savage to have a pop and Hunt. I think that's one area Hunt can improve on, scoring. He's improved in all other ways. Most of the best teams have goalscoring midfielders. We give ours away - Parrish/McGavin. Oh well.
Phil Baron at 18:46:18 Monday February 12 2001
Blimey the way u all moan......If Wilson would of said we would finish mid table in August you would of been happy.You pay 2nd division money you see 2nd division football what more do you want look at Pooboro now thats a funny story!!!!
Cy Nicol at 18:44:24 Monday February 12 2001
I witnessed several nasty incidents involving Luton fans before and after the game. One tough looking geezer threw his empty milkshake carton on the ground and two others run across the road in front of traffic! I can tell you I was beside myself with fear. I'm so glad we had all those nice policeman about. Shame my granny got beaten up in town though, not a copper in sight as they were all at the football.
MK Cobbler at 18:25:41 Monday February 12 2001
Dissapointing result saturday. We were well below par, a few strong points, Savage(first half), Nicholson, Welch, Hunt- Peterborough showed how much of an influence Hunt is in midfield Frainy didnt compare.
I'll reserve judgement as to the nastiness of Luton fans as we have yet to be visited by Millwall. The luton lot were pretty mean though- was there any trouble outside the ground? There was enough police to combat an invasion of the whole of Bedfordshire.
I believe a lack of confidence is a reason for the lack of goals from midfield. For example on saturday with a very greasy pitch we should have been shooting upon sight of goal- the ball might do anything on that surface and Ovendale isnt mr. reliable.
A shot on target by Savage/ Hunt/ Hargreaves/ Hodge is better than passing the ball around on the edge of the box hoping for the ball to fall to jamie or marco. COME ON COBBLERS. CYA AT MEADOW LANE!!
What A Nice Change! at 18:15:18 Monday February 12 2001
Well that did not last long but it was still a nice change while it lasted.
Ronnie at 18:13:29 Monday February 12 2001
Linking with the likes of Peer breathtaking??!! And you call 'new fans' muppets! Is this the same Dean Peer that played vertical one-two's? There was not a barn door made big enough for Deano! And Savage 'playing the way we all know he can?'. And how is that? My experience is 'very bloody occasionally' and to use Captain Black and Decker's words 'massively under achievingly'. Phew that's better.
What A Nice Change! at 18:6:19 Monday February 12 2001
Positive whiff of fresh air HotelEnder, thanks.
HotelEnder at 17:28:14 Monday February 12 2001
Correct benny - Jamie had two good chances to score in the second half which he would have buried three months ago. O.K. the goalie made two saves to keep them out but he wouldn't have had a sniff with the Jamie of old. That apart, we gave away a simple goal early, through rank bad marking at the back (Sammo?), then had 70% of the game for the rest. Their best efforts coming when we were pushing forward to get something. To say that Howard, who won every ball in the air that went near him didn't direct the ball effectively is nonsense. You try accuracy with your back to goal, and some neanderthal defender climbing all over you. Marco is all about slick one touch and clever flicks - when they come off he's brilliant, and when they don't he looks poor. The fact is, it just wasn't our day. We have played much worse this season and come away with the points.
Adamski at 16:52:45 Monday February 12 2001
Yeah, totally agree Driller. Sorry about the outburst but I always seem to sit near muppet "new fans" who don't remember what it was like when we were genuinely terrible. I too think Roy Hunter would make all the difference. Everyone remembers him as being a battler but his link up play with the likes of Peer, Parrish, and Savage was at times breathtaking. I sincerely hope he comes back as good as he was, because I think with him ticking, Hope on form, and Sav playing like we all know he can we could be a mjor force in the Division next year.
Phil at 16:35:13 Monday February 12 2001
It will not be a tragedy if we finish in mid-table this season. We have done very well with one of the smallest squads in the Football League. Another season in this division will enable us to strengthen our squad so that we can push for promotion. If we were to be promoted this year I don't believe we have a large enough or good enough squad (yet) to survive in Div 1. Relegation from Div 1 would see us lose our best players and probable relegation to the basement.
Benny at 16:12:51 Monday February 12 2001
The reason we are not scoring goals is that Jamie has dried up! The difference between now and the earlier part of the season is Jamie is not scoring. Welchy was keeping them out, clean sheets. The srevice wasn't brilliant when Jamie was scoring, everything just flew in and we thought it would keep on happening. Now he is not scoring it is showing up our flaws even more so. Jamie will be back on the goal trail soon and we will begin picking up the points again, in the meantime most of the rest have their shortcomings somewhat exposed.
The Drilling Cobbler at 15:42:5 Monday February 12 2001
Reference the last point, I have had a season ticket every season since the 88/89 season. I presume you are suggesting that between the years mentioned we underachieved considerably more so than of recent times. If so, I do not disagree. However, with the players that we currently have, and credit must go to Wilson and also Atkins for this, I would suggest that we are not as high as perhaps we should be. We are currently not seeing the best out of some very talented individuals, Gabbadini in particular, which is why I made the point that with a midfield general like Roy Hunter we would be a totally different team. Our only real weakness area apart from the latter is at right back which is something Kev obviously recognises. I am not moaning, just expressing my thoughts on why we are currently struggling to score goals. It certainly isnt the armoury, its the ammunition as someone pointed out earlier.
Adamski featuring Seal at 15:26:35 Monday February 12 2001
How many matches did u attend between 1990 and 1994, Drilling Cobbler? By the sounds of your last comment, not bloody many methinks!
Anon at 15:8:55 Monday February 12 2001
I'm not so sure Dyl, grass technology has improved so much and their are many teams that share facilities. It does not appear to hamper Reading and Rochdale. We have to face up to the fact we have not got much, not even our own ground. I was unsure of Barwell's intentions but surely it is better for the town to have a first rate shared facility than the current situation. The Saints have a severe parking problem as was highlighted by those callers to Radio Northampton on Saturday and Sixfields is council owned, the expansion and upkeep will always be subject to rate paying complainants.
The Drilling Cobbler at 15:4:2 Monday February 12 2001
Excluding Jamies goals in the league (15), in 31 games we have scored about 17 or 18 goals. This has been achieved with 'attack' minded players like Gabbadini, Howard, Hodge, Savage, Hargrieves - even Spedding and Hendon upto a point when he was here. Not withstanding goals scored by defenders from set pieces. Forget our lack of resources, small ground etc etc - ANYBODY would have been able to achieve what Wilson has achieved with the players at his disposal. 9th position is fine, but we should be higher. Performances have been excellent against the front runners in the division, Walsall an exception, but against the poor sides we are out battled as we were on Saturday. Tongue in cheek I compared us to Chelsea in my last notes on this site - if teams dont hurry us too much we look like a bloody good side, but when they close us down, kick us and frustrate us we do not have the guile or the class to break them down. Think of Luton, Swindon, Oxford, Rotherham(10men), Stoke(10men) in particular. I have not included Bournemouth because of the results they have achieved since. None of these games we won, but we should of won all of them. 14 points down the nene. 14 points that would see us challenging for the championship. We are very close to having a very fine team - a fit and in-form Roy Hunter and an adequate right back would make all the difference. The team lacks a leader at present, Frain is rarely influential although Wilson seems to think he is. And why does he continually have to take all of our free kicks? I can only think of one that has been any good and that was nearly 4 years ago! To conclude, lets get another 10 points and then plan ahead for next season. Lets have a look at Gould (when fit), Morrow and Thompson and assess wether there good enough to stay at the club - or at least see if they have any potential in the first team. If they havnt then lets get rid of them. A new right back, a fit Roy Hunter or a replacement for him and a pre-season geared up to us mainly playing a 4-4-2 and next season we will be challenging for honours. Unless of course we continue to underachieve.
Dyl at 13:47:46 Monday February 12 2001
The good of everyone? Ground sharing with the Saints would mean that we would be playing in a quagmire!
Anon at 13:11:6 Monday February 12 2001
If we have ambition to get out of this division then we must increase the capacity, league rules. Frankly I think we missed the best solution and that is one of ground share with The Saints. It would stop the fixture clash and pool resources fgor the good of everyone. Too many discounted Barwell too quickly.
billy at 12:46:7 Monday February 12 2001
Dont get too excited about speculation on stadium improvements. I think everybody will acknowledge that the clubs hasn't got the funds to put into developing the ground, and the Council definately won't. Tony Clake did say at the last Trust meeting (Jan) that he was talking to the Football Trust about the possibilty of getting a grant - he did say he if anything would happen then it would be in the next three or four months. I would guess that the club has also broached the subject with Nationwide. I spoke to the club secretary several months ago and he indicated that the most likely scenario was to develop the south stand first. Incidently as part of the Saints development one of the planning conditions is that they look to improve access to the ground and work to avoid fixture clashes with the Cobblers.
Lets call a strike at 12:4:19 Monday February 12 2001
I thought Savage was great on Saturday also. His play is all about direct running, and hitting wall passes, something he always used to look for with Hunter and now is trying to do with Gabbas. Of course, he was only brilliant in the first half. He disappeared in the second. I understand it worked at Stoke, but the lad's not a wing back...
richie fan from new zealand at 11:56:30 Monday February 12 2001
as a long time cobblers fan i like many of you are dissapoited with sat result and being so far away im not realy in a position to say alot about sat game.but on paper this team is a good mid table div 1 side so wats going wrong.we got jamie and gabbi two of the best players in the second div,gabbis good for at least 20 goals a season but hes not finding the net as late,and the mid field dont seem to be putting there hands up just now. the defence dont seem to be letting in alot of goals which has allso got alot to do with whelchies good keeping,he has won at least 4 to 5 games for us, so is it the coaching is wilson up to it??????.i notice even the games we have won this season in a few we have been under pressure for a lot of the game is the fomation wrong??? a lot of the goals ive watched have been mostly individual goals with nobody in kooee of the goal scorer so are we playing as a team?????? a team like luton we should have buried them but we did not so i think the management need to have a long look at the them selves and go to plan B.cause what there doing now is not working.i dont believe we should kick a team when they are down but believe we should get right behind them and let them know we are behind them and shout even loader next game.if them ground extentions go ahead we need 1st div football to prosper and we aint going to the way we playing at late.SO COME ON THE COBBLERS STICK IT UP THEM,WE ARE WITH YOU FOR EVER.
TWSP at 11:45:29 Monday February 12 2001
Yes I accept Savage has scored 3 goals this season. I should have made it clear in my original posting that I was specifically discounting penalties. If Keith Welch had been allowed to take the penalties, and scored then he would have as many goals as the 4 midfielders together. My main point is that we should be looking at 20-30 league goals per season from the 4 midfield players and that is looking unlikely.
Dyl at 11:36:24 Monday February 12 2001
Was there any trouble on Saturday? The police were clearly expecting some. All their efforts achieved to my mind was forcing Cobblers fans to walk through sticky mud to get to the South car park.
TRB Mark at 11:27:39 Monday February 12 2001
I thought Savage was awesome in the first half and deserved MOM for that alone. Luton were up for it more than we were and deserved to win. It reminded me of the Rotherham game in that once the oppo went a goal up , they harried and tackled without giving us time to settle. It's a bit worrying that we can't seem to impose ourselves when the going gets tough and we always seem to need a "bit of luck". IMHO Gabbi isn't worth the money that we are paying him because for most of the season he hasn't looked any better or any worse than the rest of the side. It was my hope that when Jamie would stop scoring, which was inevitable, that Gabbi would take up the mantle but this hasn't happened, just like the ground extension won't.
On Radio Northampton, a Saints fan was moaning that there were no police to help sort out the traffic chaos in the St James area. I'm not surprised! I should think every cop in Northampton was at Sixfields on Saturday!
The Shropshire Cobbler at 11:16:6 Monday February 12 2001
Unbelievably disappointing after such a great performance at Stoke the previous week. OK, so Luton were out to impress JK, why weren't our lads out to impress KW? Apart from the result, the match was spoilt for us by our having the misfortune to be sitting too near to one or two particularly foul-mouthed individuals who ought to be banned.
FAO TWSP at 9:51:57 Monday February 12 2001
Savage has actually scored 3 goals for us this season.
Ray at 9:47:52 Monday February 12 2001
I thought Savage had an excellent game on Saturday and was my MoM.
TWSP at 9:5:33 Monday February 12 2001
Surely KW has been in the game long enough to realise that it is better to let the results speak for themselves rather than make public statements "Kevin Wilson has issued a warning to the Cobblers rivals declaring that somebody soon is going to get a good hiding - Saturdays Chron. Did the Luton team get hold of a copy before the game! He made a simlilar statement earlier on in the season, just before the Rotherham game I think, when he said we should make it "Fortress Sixfields". Since then we have won just 2 of our home league games and those rather fortuitously against Bristol City and Bury. I thought the performance of Kev Nicholson on Saturday, all be it for about 20 minutes was very encouraging and was quite a contrast to how Hargeaves had performed in the game. I still remain to be convinced that he is a more effective player than Parrish the man he replaced, at least Parrish could find the net occassionaly. Which leads me on to the ability of the midfield and their collective inability to score goals, two, one from Savage and one from Hodge, Hunt nil, Hargreaves nil. Surely it is not asking to much for each midfielder to score 5-6 league goals a season. This lack of goals from midfield is for me a large part of the reason why we are outside the top six and not in the play off positions.
bri at 8:12:35 Monday February 12 2001
Just for starters I llok at this site to read about THE COBBLERS not to read petty squabbles between fans enough please I am only interested in watching us move forward. Surely it is better to consolidate in this division before thinking about promotion. What is the point in going up to come straight back down I don't think we are ready yet, but also not too far away. The atmosphere was pretty ok on saturday (about time) not a classic but better than it has been for along time. Can someone please please tell me where the news about extending Sixseats!!!! (Luton you are so funny, 3 sides springs to mind)oh and a trip to underhill still not too far for you to go.)
I still have not heard anything except on here is it just an elaborate hoax to make us feel like we are moving forward with ambition(not a word I have used alot in connection to us) Please can someone post something on here to help me out.
Meadow Lane on saturday will be a goodn one of a few grounds in div 2 not been to so looking forward to going. Not going to predict a win did that last week maybe if I say we'll get stuffed we'll win (follow my logic)Anyway good luck to the lads I will still be going div 1 2 or 3 nothing can stop me, am really proud of our season so far 8 points away from a play off place HOW FAR BEHIND DARLO WERE WE LAST SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seat W22 at 7:59:38 Monday February 12 2001
Thats a guy called Richard Drydens seat, nasty piece of work!
Nazis or Cobblers Fans at 5:54:57 Monday February 12 2001
I am amazed no im not, the sheep on here who think that they represent the majority are now outing the `moron' who sits near them. They cannot believe that there are loudmouth morons that go to football matches let alone to see the Cobblers! it happens at all grounds. OK I do not support any rascists comments but anything else is just part of letting off steam and at times it is welcomed after a hard work at week (if you know what I mean). I was looking to see if my seat number had been mentioned. My strategy is if anyone gets on my nerves is to counter with something that makes everyone laugh but puts Mr Gobby in his place. Next Home Game im heading off for seat W22 to meet the outed thug we could have a Phil Mitchell Fest!! Hes probably 14 with pimples!
south. beds cobbler. at 23:16:4 Sunday February 11 2001
REASONS TO BE CHEERFULL.1.First season back in div 2, and holding our own against big spending reading,stoke, bristol c, etc .2.Playing as a well marshelled side,(most of the time).3. being just a couple or three players short of a serious assault on promotion next season,say a permenent right back/wing back to help the over worked midfield deliver quality balls to our exelent strike force,so lacking in recent games (imho).4.being associated with such fine club. They deserve our support, lets get behind them,even in troubled times, we,ve dined out on the lean times to long,we will get to our rightfull place in div 1, GOOD LUCK THE COBBLERS.
Phil Baron at 22:50:57 Sunday February 11 2001
Blister at 17.15 it was my first game as I have other commitments.I said Gabbiadini was crap when we signed him and my opinion has not changed at all.In fact he just showed me I was correct in the first place.He WAS a good player in his day but he is to slow.Sorry if you think he is wonderful but you must be easily pleased.
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:30:26 Sunday February 11 2001
Come on guys. Wassup? Obviously only going from reports read in the nationals, from the unbiased, the boys didn't play too badly, just Luton were up for it obviously to impress JK. A couple of taken chances from Jamie or Gabbi and 2-1. The slaggings on here beggar belief. Cobblers are not worldbeaters. We shouldn't go out expecting to beat all at home and away, only ManU think that! The terrace boo boys, whoever they are, don't realise the harm they do to the players thinking. The majority of them who sling the verbals, looking at the state of them, have probably never kicked a football in anger, apart from a hangover induced Sunday morning pub game, in their lives anyway. If a player is in two minds to a transfer now or later in their term, boos although from a minority, may tip the balance towards them going. We have worked hard to get players like Gabbi and Jamie here, booing them is really going to make them stay, NOT. Cobblers, as the song goes "are the greatest team in the land" but only in our eyes. Be realistic, we are a Second Div team at the moment and our current quality is mid table. Any thoughts that we are more than that and you are in dreamworld. We do not have the squad, money or ground to be better than that yet. Be thankful that we are not going to be relegated this season and cheer, not boo the boys in claret. Forever COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
AveryconcernedCobblersfan at 22:20:47 Sunday February 11 2001
Sadly there are too many Cobblers fans in the ground that are just mindless morons. The racist chap is not the only one. I saw quite a few Cobblers regulars who were hurling abuse at a Luton fan when theyscored, who had found his way into the West Stand. I mean, what is the point. Maybe he shouldn't be there, but that is no excuse for this kind of moronic red faced vitriol that is poured out. I myself have been verbally intimidated by one chap near me at the topof the West Stand just because I dared to say - without malice or indeed anger - that he should keep down the abuse of players. The guy won't let it go now and its getting to the point where I'll have to report the matter. But generally I am a little fed up with the attitude of some of our fans. They just think it is okay to have a go at a player just because he misplaces a pass. It's hardly encouraging him to play any better. If people are frustrated in their personal life, they shouldn't take it with them to the football field. It is not an excuse any more. Please let's chill and get behind the team.
Dixon at 22:15:22 Sunday February 11 2001
Talking of stewards, did anyone else notice how many plod there were on Saturday? It was mad! I counted ten police mini buses, I saw mounted police, dog vans and paddy wagons. What the bloody hell were they expecting, poll tax demo part II? It really does create a bad atmosphere. The cynics would tell you that they are paid eight hours at double time for six hours work and get a day off in lieu too. Isn't that in Cornwall?
ODO at 22:10:19 Sunday February 11 2001
As I say Ray, it will be interesting to see what is done. After all this is not a case of feet on seats that the stewards are always oh so keen to deal with as if a mortal sin has taken place.
Ray at 22:6:50 Sunday February 11 2001
I'm sure the club are by now aware of your comments - or will be when they read them.
Out Demons Out at 22:0:30 Sunday February 11 2001
It appears to be an accepted social act these days, to hurl abuse at your own players. I believe the argument has something do do with the fact that we pay their wages, pah! It will be interesting to test the club's true standpoint on rascist abuse, there is a chap in the West Stand upper tier, a couple of rows behind where I sit, who pours out such vitriol that it beggars belief. Stewards have had this pointed out to them and nothing happens, the chap himself has offered to rearrange facial features of those that dare counter his bile. W22 is his seat I believe.
anon123 at 21:24:53 Sunday February 11 2001
i sat in the north stand yesturday and to be fair it was a poor game and the lads can play much better. however, i was disgusted at some of the comments directed at some of our players inparticular jamie forrester. i know he is going on a bad spell at the moment but if it wasn't for him, we would be well down the division. i think the fans should start getting behind players more and support them instead of getting on their back. but hey, that's just my point of view
Spooner at 21:10:21 Sunday February 11 2001
OK. We played crap. A mid-table finish for us would be a fantastic achievement. On their day we have the best strikeforce in the division without a doubt. (Gabbs and JF) Its no good having the best strikeforce when the supply is pants. Its like having the most powerful gun but no bullets to fire with it. I always feel that Howard and Hodge need to play together though I agree Hodge was poor in the first half. I thought that Canoville was playing ok though. Why slag the young lad off?? It's his second ever league game. How would you feel? Whats the alternative? put Garry Hughes back in? Didn't everyone slag him off when he was in. We have the smallest squad in the division and it starts to show later in the season. I really do think that Wilson needs help in the Coaching department though. Who has replaced KB? we have Slade and Wilkinson wh are no great shakes. Having said that if we finish top half I'll be happy.
Declaration at 20:50:33 Sunday February 11 2001
I am really Martin W, signed Richard Dryden
Richard Dryden at 20:50:3 Sunday February 11 2001
Spotted him the Antiques Road Show and then in a repeat of Songs of Praise
NTFC@2view at 20:34:35 Sunday February 11 2001
If it doesn't go to one of our players, do we keep possession?
Ray at 20:29:21 Sunday February 11 2001
So - you would rather he lost it and they gained possession?? How odd!
NTFC@2view at 20:25:33 Sunday February 11 2001
So do I! If he didn't get it to one of our players he may just as well not headed the thing in the first place. Passing the ball, but not to one of our players is shit also. The idea is not just to head it, but to head it to some purpose, otherwise shooting at the corner flag would be good, putting free kicks over the bar would be good....
Genomes at 20:16:18 Sunday February 11 2001
Ah but did you know that the journal that first broke the news of this wonderous breakthrough is typeset in Northampton?
PeteS at 20:14:39 Sunday February 11 2001
For those who missed it, in the dying minutes Steve Howard played the most deft of headers into Forrester's path. Jamie was adjudged offside but the pure subtlety of Steve's headed pass was one of our brighter moments in the game. Probably all the doubters and detractors had left the ground!!!!
the human gene at 20:8:23 Sunday February 11 2001
its official a form of cress has more genes it was on the news
Anon at 18:52:52 Sunday February 11 2001
Howard only got his head to the ball first but wasnt able to direct it to one of our players and therefore hes crap!!?? I dispair at the lack of footballing knowledge on this site sometimes.
Blister at 17:14:43 Sunday February 11 2001
PHIL BARON - Your first game of the season and you decide Marco is crap!! Fickle or just plain THICK?
cARLISLE at 17:11:49 Sunday February 11 2001
Richard Dryden has now become the manager of Carlisle, well at least until tea time, will he go onto save the Tigers!!
Phil Baron at 17:11:0 Sunday February 11 2001
My first game of the season and I thought the lads were very poor and I told them.Luton were the more positive team and once they had scored were content to soak up the pressure and hit us on the break.I am sorry to say Gabbiadini was crap and whoever says different are on another planet.The only bright spark was the new lad who looked like a good prospect.Hopefully I will be down again and I cannot believe that they will play like that again. Savage and Hunt showed a lot of commitment today and if that spreads to the rest of the team things will improve.All the best Phil
Richard Dryden at 15:55:35 Sunday February 11 2001
He played in dreadlocks for Celtic and has just flown down to Charlton
The Drilling Cobbler at 15:3:36 Sunday February 11 2001
I thought we played badley yesterday and that a fair reflection of the game would have been 2-0 to Luton. Not for a long time have I seen a team so 'up for it' as Luton were yesterday. They simply didnt allow us any time on the ball, closed us down and tackled and regularly broke effectively. Cannoville is quicly becoming a candidate for my worst ever cobblers team. Shock, Horror I hear people gasp. Give the boy a chance I hear them say. Yesterday he was appalling. Its as if he still thinks hes playing for the Arsenal reserves because when he has the ball he simply doesnt release it, gets tackled and gets dispossed. Every single time. He may well be technically gifted when he is allowed to play but in the lower leagues it is common knowledge that players have less time on the ball before they are closed down. When he does become used to this level Arsenal will want him back so my suggestion is for Wilson to look elsewhere or pick Gary Hughes again. Frain again proved yesterday that he can no longer play as a wing back, he is to slow and can never take on his marker. On a more positive note, I thought Wilsons substitutions were bold and spot on yesterday, even if they didnt gain us a goal. Hodgey was marked out of the game and on the few occasions he did have space he was awful. But thats what wingers are like at any level.( I've always said that if a winger hasnt got the better of his marker in the first 20 minutes he might as well be taken off. If he has the chances are he will win you the game.) Cannoville was having a mare so reverting to a back 3 gave us the best possible chance of getting something from the game. Hargrieves was having possibly his worst ever game for us so a straigt swap for Nicholls was understandable. And the boy looked good. I'll reserve judgement on him for a little longer though because after his first 15minutes I thought Efan Elad was the new Pele! I'll finish by predicting a 2-0 win for us at Notts County next Saturday - we seem to raise our game against the better sides which for me suggests a certain lack of application by the players in the more mundane fixtures. A bit like Chelsea really.
NTFC@2view at 14:58:30 Sunday February 11 2001
Howard didn't so much 'win' headers as get his head to the ball first. 'That's what winning is!' I hear you cry. To me, winning is actually heading the ball to one of ours, and that certainly didn't happen a lot. If we had started with him, then Hodgy's big crosses MAY have caused some trouble, although Atkins bought him telling us he wasn't a goal scorer, but with no centres coming in in the second half he was a total waste.
Paul at 14:52:44 Sunday February 11 2001
Look at all the teams above us in the table, except for perhaps Notts County, they have all got better resources available to them. They also have also spent huge amounts of money on their teams, so what does that tell you? We are 2nd of the league of teams with our resources, so perhaps Kevin Wilson is doing something right? OK we didn't beat Luton, but ask Torquay fans how they felt when we played them right after Atkins left? We had been playing crap, yet we stuffed them!
Cappper at 14:10:9 Sunday February 11 2001
Has anybody actually managed to play this Quiz Match thing yet. Every time I go into the lobby it is empty. Anyone got any ideas?
Judge Pickles at 14:5:16 Sunday February 11 2001
Just for the record Kevan B left Luton last week - a case of last in first out.
MartinW at 13:47:5 Sunday February 11 2001
If Howard isn't the way forward, who is? Because we played without Howard in the first half and we looked short of inspiration. I'm not saying he is the greatest player ever, but he was an option amongst very few yesterday. When he came on he frightened the Luton defence to bits with his headers. On anothey day, and we have seen it, he would be up against six foot something hard defenders (like Wycombe) and not get a sniff. It would be great if we could play clever one touch passing effectively. But we tried that yesterday and often lost possession. It didn't work because we are not technically gifted enough. On another day more of that one touch stuff would come off. But Luton closed down well so that there was no space. When that doesn't work you have to have another avenue and Howard is that. Many Second Division teams have a big man up front just for that reason - that they are not as technically gifted as fans would like to believe they are. I know when I watch I have to remind myself that this is not a Premiership match. I think from the kind of abuse you hear levelled at lower league players people are expecting too much.
Paul at 13:39:53 Sunday February 11 2001
I have said it before, last night in fact... and I will say it again. We played well and were very unlucky, people who booed Marco off the pitch in the North stand are sick individuals that need help. My only real complaint was that in the first half, whenever Frain got the ball on the left, it got lofted down the wing imediatly. Having said that, when he was in Midfield, he was a different player. The new guy is a star, but I will reserve judgement until he has played a few more games.
NTFC@2view at 13:9:42 Sunday February 11 2001
Kevin2 this Kevin2 that! He's Luton's yout team coach for goodness sake, not Sven Ericsson's deputy. He was Atko's right hand man - five at the back and whack it long. We passed yesterday, Luton hoofed it. They won as we often did. We are still short of mid-field creativity, but Howard's not the way forward, Hargreaves didn't want to be left-back, but was good when he played there and must be worried by the new lad (who plays like Gould!!), Hodgy's legs seem to have gone and he can't beat Div2 backs on the outside and Frainy's looking older. Jamie's lack of confidence is worrying as he'd have had 4 in earlier in the season, even if some were offside. We all wanted Gabbi to score a lot, but he is still (usually) the only one to threaten/create. Anyone who thought we were promotion material was only dreaming the dream: Welchy stopping every shot and Jamie scoring every chance and most half-chances put us in a false position. I'll be happy if we stay up!
Blister at 12:37:5 Sunday February 11 2001
I rest my case!!
Mrs Large at 12:34:58 Sunday February 11 2001
Bring back Franky Large.
Blister at 12:32:38 Sunday February 11 2001
Corrazin scores four and everyone creams themselves!! He does not compere to Marco who IS class and has not had a chance to show it. Marco has a proven track record, has played at a higher level all of which Corazzin would give his eye-teeth for! Carlo was lazy, you accuse Marco of being unfit that's rich if you are compering him to Corazzin. Carlo never tackled and would never go in where it hurt, you cannot accuse Marco of the same. If this club is to move forward it has to stop pining for past players, Parrish, Corazzin, Clare, Warburton et. al.
Micky B at 12:7:45 Sunday February 11 2001
No use of the wind in the second half did not help? How many times did Welsh kick it straght to there keeper or out? Sorry Gabbi is crap and I would swap him for Carlo any day.Gabbi aint fit and shows it.He would fit in a pub team nicely.
Ralph at 11:40:4 Sunday February 11 2001
Although it was Kinnear's first game in charge I would be surprised if he managed to change that much before Saturday's game. I thought Luton used the ball well, slick passing and getting it wide and forward quickly with ease. The two lads, not Dryden, at the back always looked in control and their midfield gave us a lesson in how to help the defence and how to support the attack. The whole team worked really hard at closing us down so credit where credit is due. That said we defended very poorly, particularly for the goal, Douglas strolled between Sammo and Cannoville. We are beginning to huff and puff in midfield, eight passes to go forward a yard, bit like American Football! Savage had his best game, or half, of the season and Hope looked good at the back. I do not believe Jamie should be benched you have to stick with a 17 goal man and try and play him back in to form/confidence. I was encouraged to see Wilson boldy make the substitutions at half-time and shows he was thinking about things. Tough games ahead of us and we are just as likely to get something from them!
Eastander at 11:19:55 Sunday February 11 2001
There is still the shadow of Ian Atkins hanging over sixfields, we played much too deep yesterday more like the away side at one stage we were going forward with the ball on the edge of the centre circle in our own half and had only one player in the Luton half every time Luton attacked the midfield backed off to create effectively an 8 man defence on the edge of our own penalty area giving away the midfield completely. I agree Forrester should have his turn on the bench, he's not as sharp as he was, 3 clear chances yesterday plus a couple when he was offside but couldn't have known, all missed.Hodgey definitely jibbed out on a challenge with the keeper if he'd followed through with that ref it would have been a penalty, probaly our only chance of scoring.We have to face it scoring goals is a real problem for us no more than 2 in a league game all season so if we go one down we will always be in trouble. The solution - we have to break more quickly from defence, play the midfield in midfield, and challenge for the ball all over the pitch not just on the edge of our area. It looks like a mid table finish now but I've had settled for that at the start of the season.
Hartwell at 10:43:55 Sunday February 11 2001
Must agree with much of the post-match comment. Yes, we do overplay in the middle of the field to no avail because we seem unable to provide telling balls into the box, either from wide or through the middle. Our forwards get little to work on where it matters - in front of goal. Much of our passing game yesterday was also pitifully slow and predictable. nobody in midfield was attempting to change the angle of play. luton's defence always knew exactly where the ball was going and as it went there so slowly they totally blotted out any attacking moves we tried to make. Gabbiadini continues to flatter to deceive. Sure he has some nice touches. But he's a goalscorer by trade and he's not even getting in shots on goal. In fact he was rarely in the penalty box and I cannot recall him having one shot on target. Maybe, as I say, much of this is down to poor supply. Hodge was marked closely and was totally innoccuous. On his day and given space he's a joy to watch. But yesterday he was not at the races. Savage and Samo (after from his marking lapse early on) had good games. Hunt worked hard. Frain had a few moments. The rest were pretty anonymous. All in all, though, it was a quite entertaining and open game. Luton did their homework well and as someone else said, looked like they wanted the game more than us. After the goal went in I felt we were still a good bet to win. But we just didn't deliver.
The Ashford Cobbler at 9:51:31 Sunday February 11 2001
Major diappointment yesterday. I had it down for 3-1 before the game. Well I got the 1 right!. Defense for the first goal was non existent. Unusual for Sammo as he managed Douglas well for most of the game. Conoville doesn't look as accomplished as Chilvers but it's only his second game so let's get behind him. Understanding will grow and we don't have many other options. Thought Savage and Hunt made the midfield look very strong in the first half. Savage had his best half by far and should have stayed there. Should have taken Frain off at half time and gone 3-4-3 as they did with Hodge having Howard to aim at. I'm not the Manager through and you have to admire Wilson for trying something. If those 2 efforts from Forrester had gone in, which they would have earlier in the season, then we would have been reviewing a 2-1 win here and praising Wilson's tactiical nouse. Luton played it well. Similar tactics to Cobblers at end of last year. Wonder where those tactics came from?. Still my wife is desperate for us to have a season with nothing at stake so the Cobblers don't completely dominate the household so looks like she will have her wish.
MartinW at 9:30:35 Sunday February 11 2001
A case of 'kinell it's Kinnear. The difference was Luton players chomping at the bit to impress their new boss - wanted it more than we did. And the irony is their tactics - five at the back and counter attacking - away from home were exactly what succeeded for us when Kevan Broadhurst was with us. Of course he went to Luton before leaving recently. Maybe his influence was there to see. I was so optimistic before this. Three-nil I said. Gabby hat trick, I enthused. As someone wickedly said afterwards, he was lucky to connect with a hat trick of passes. The thing with Gabby is that as soon as he makes mistakes he seems to make more and can't lift himself out of the pure awful. One of the fans I was talking to on the West Stand probably had it right when he said it was wrong to leave out Howard. Simplybecause he scared them in the air at Kenilworth Road. And for this game would have been a sensible tactical choice. Sometimes you don't go JUST on form. Of course after a dire, first half, where we had all the possession but never could play the final telling ball, Luton could and should have been two or three up. Dreadful ball watching defending for Stirling's easy, all-the-time-in-the-world goal saw us just chase the game. Willo's changes at half time were needed and brave but the wrong players went off. (He can't win). Hargreaves - who was taken off - did not have the best of games, but he was doing more than Frainy was who was moved centrally. I thought he could have gone instead of even Hodgey. Frainy proved just as short in midfield, not really moving the ball quickly enough forward. He doesn't look to be anywhere near his best. And moving Savage - who was highly influential in the first half in the middle of the of the park - to the right proved to have been a mistake. He went missing. Frustration was written all over Willo's face. And it spilled out when he pushed Lil Fuccilo in a desperate bid to get the ball back in play. Kissed and made up afterwards. Although Lil could have made more of what was a mad act from Kev. All in all a bad day at the office which only confirms our status as a midtable team. The worst game I've seen this season, very little entertainment from our lot, except for one tarty dribble down the wing. It wasn't from Hodgey, who was largely running into a wall of white for the whole of the first half. It was from Welch, who quite unbelievably but cleverly chipped the ball over a flailing Luton body in a run down the right. If he had been caught, of course, it would have been 2-0. But he got away with it...again. Finally, it is concerning to see our two strikers so out of form. Both were criminally being caught offside easily, Jamie uncharacterisically was not hitting the penalty box as often as he perhaps was earlier this season and Gabby, well, as I said earlier, had a complete mare. And on another day with someone on the bench other than Morrow who is just not a first team player, Gabby would have come off. But this is what happens when you have such a small squad. I'd have settle for midtable at the start of the season though. And I'll settle for it now. Interesting to read that director Bob Church that he cannot see why we "cannot be a comfortable first division club within two years". If that's the target Willo's being set, it is perhaps unrealistic. Especially when our squad is the smallest in the division.
Richard Dryden at 9:24:20 Sunday February 11 2001
Has just signed on loan for Notts County. He is also interested in joining Swansea and Millwall. He is not interested in any of their home games though.
TIM DUNN at 8:43:12 Sunday February 11 2001
I am sorry to say that i have had to stop going to the town on saturdays due to family commitment,but i would just like to say thanks for some great times home and away over the past 15 years.Its just a shame i had to wait till december to see what i've been craving for beating the scum at london road.What a night!I hope to make some games in the future if not good luck town,time to go COBBLERS TILL I DIE
Anon at 8:30:40 Sunday February 11 2001
Can anyone tell me why we can't score from a free kick or corner? I know we scored from a corner against Frickley, but what about league opposition? The Sammo strike from a free kick against Peterborough and a Howard header from a corner at home to Wrexham represents a pathetic return and a shocking indictment of Sixfields coaching. Frain was pants yesterday, we had a corner and he beckoned four Cobblers back to mark two strikers. Captain? no way. Too many players yesterday didn't earn their keep, switching Savage to wide right was naive after he'd played his best 45 minutes of the season. Forrester needs a rest and Cannoville shouldn't have started. We had a terrible tendency to overplay in their half of the field and early balls out wide were non existent. Hodge looks as if he's going through the motions. We need players who are going to fight for every ball against the lower half teams. We've now lost to Oxford, Swindon and Luton this season and that doesn't bode well.
COUNTY COBBLER at 6:46:18 Sunday February 11 2001
Thank you Adam Blackmore at Radio Northampton for being the catalyst concerning the Cobblers/Saints fixture clash and the unacceptable lack of parking and police traffic management.Come on supporters lets get a momentum going on this subject and the Council might even acknowledge their lack of planning and change things. Both clubs are loosing 500+ when fixtures clash.PS Why have the Directors stopped talking to the fans and media?Their silence is deafening! If the Stadium is not extended this summer you can kiss goodbye to the revenue from corporate hospitality to the new Franklins Gardens.Somebody from the Club please please tell the supporters what is being done off the field.Kevin on the field we are slowly but surely improving each year keep it going.COME ON YOU COBBLERS see you at Meadow Lane.
Stewpot at 3:25:38 Sunday February 11 2001
A bad day at the office isnt it the way give us a good team and we raise our game give us a lesser side and we play bad its always happened or maybe Broadhurst had briefed Luton players beforehand, will Kinnear keep him on? Lil Fucillo to be the next Kettering manager maybe????
If anyone is seriously thinking about going on Soccer AM i would kill to be on board and could bring a few others along so get in touch if serious please.
Good to hear Adam Blackmore trying to help the club and the Saints sort out this mad fixture clash it made the last hour of the show decent to listen to although he still has tickets for the Millwall match in his pocket!!!!!!!
If anyone knows the caller Dorothy let us know we will send the boys round!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anon at 0:48:7 Sunday February 11 2001
ok Luton so you won today but sbh what good is that going to do you in division 3.You have a new manager so the players are playing for their futures and i wouldnt swap your place for ours,especially your really smart ground.Come on Cobblers fans,last year we got promotion which with tyhe resources available was amazing.I live 140 miles from Northampton and due to work commitments i couldnt get there today but i was at Stoke and we deserved at least the draw we got .Like many of the boasters on this site i have been watching the Cobblers for About 30 years and i remember the early eighties before i left Northampton. If you lot can moan about Gabbiadini you should have seen John Alexander,Terry Austin,Adam Sandy etc.If you had been around then you wouldnt be moaning about losing to relegation fodder like Luton.I have been to 17 games so far this season and as im not exactly local i think i can comment from what i have seen.
????? at 23:17:47 Saturday February 10 2001
Where's this easy 3-0 you were suppose to get against Luton at sixseats!
s.b.h at 23:13:18 Saturday February 10 2001
The worst team in div 2 is crapers!!!
Anon at 23:13:2 Saturday February 10 2001
Ed2 If you are that fickle, support Man U, they are the only team that can give the results you are after.
Andy at 23:3:14 Saturday February 10 2001
Ray, we were bad today, but that doesn't mean we are going to be the same against Milwall etc.. It's just one game, and it didn't work today.
Carl at 22:56:25 Saturday February 10 2001
Going back to the Hull argument. It would be easy for a club to ignore debts, go for glory in the league, and then ask for help when the shit hits the fan (or fans). You can't be sympathetic, it's not fair on those who struggle to balance the books.
Ray at 22:51:55 Saturday February 10 2001
I'm sorry - but I think most of you were at a different match to me.
Andy at 22:41:21 Saturday February 10 2001
Paul, you are so right. Prepare to be slagged off by the 'supporters' on this site.
Paul at 22:33:41 Saturday February 10 2001
Anyone who went to Stoke last week saw how we can play, we were unlucky today... get behind the team and perhaps we might have an atmosphere in Sixfields again. Your all a disgrace! How can the team play well when the crowd are always on their backs?
Anon at 22:14:25 Saturday February 10 2001
Ok nsb, Corazzin had a great game today, but would you still swop him for Gabbi?
Ed2 at 22:11:53 Saturday February 10 2001
This evenings local Telegraph Quotes Manager Wilson stating "we are set to hit TOP FORM". After todays pathetic performance by the Cobblers , I would hate to waste my money and time to see the club when they play poorly( Wilsons definition). Without a doubt better quality games may be seen at any local village match. If the players were payed by a performance criteria, they would have to get a day job rather quickly.The buck must stop clearly with the manager, who started the rot with the sacking of his assistant back in november. I say this as a "mad" supporter for some 50 years. After this weeks game I fear I must be mad to waste my time.
job creation at 22:8:59 Saturday February 10 2001
Yeah right, let's get a new manager every time we lose a game.
nsb at 22:4:9 Saturday February 10 2001
congrats to those who slated corazzin last year, he scored four today whilst we lost to the worst team but one in div 2.......
BARTON BOY at 21:54:22 Saturday February 10 2001
In comparing todays game with last saturdays,I have to come to the conclusion that last weeks first class game by the Cobblers was a one off, and that what we saw today was the low standard that we have had to accept under Wilson. Like previous comments made ,I have to agree that we lost a good coach when Kevin2 was kicked out of the club.Wilson himself was lost for words by embarrisment when interviewed after the match.A kindly word in his ear by a frend might inform him that there will be a vacancy at a nearby club this week!!!!!It looks as if the club will end up low down the league.
???? at 21:42:3 Saturday February 10 2001
WWWHHHAAASSSUUUUPP!! WHAT A RESULT!
s.b.h at 21:39:38 Saturday February 10 2001
BOB THE COBBLER CAN YOU WIN IT? BOB THE COBBLER NO YOU CANT!!
Rodney at 21:38:6 Saturday February 10 2001
You must have all been at a different game to me today. I thought the second half performance was good with Frain far better in the midfield and Howard winning everything. Their keeper made a couple of top saves and Nicholson looked promising. Savvo was excellent. We lost but there was plenty of effort, just a lack of guile.
S.B.H at 21:18:39 Saturday February 10 2001
BOB THE COBBLER CAN YOU WIN IT? BOB THE COBBLER NO YOU CANT!!!!!!!!!!
s.b.h at 21:14:50 Saturday February 10 2001
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?!?! WOOF WOOF WOOF!
s.b.h. at 20:59:5 Saturday February 10 2001
WWWHHHAAASSSUUUUUUUUUUPP!!!!! WHAT A RESULT!!
jerryatrick at 20:54:30 Saturday February 10 2001
Luton played today as we did the first time with Wilson and kevin2 in charge. Does anyone agree that the lack of Kevin 2 has produced the fall in performance since his going. We were beaten in method ,speed and effort today as distinct from last week at Stoke, this must be rediscovered for the next 4 games at least or "TROUBLE".
Micky B at 20:48:58 Saturday February 10 2001
My god we looked very very ordinary against a poor side.Gabbiadini on £3000 a week what a joke the whole team looked beaten once the goal went in I think Savage was MOTM.Sitting in the West stand it was easy to see why we lost Luton wanted it more and hurried us every time we had the ball.We never challanged in the second half and were lucky not to lose by more.The ref had rules of his own I think and the law about tackles from behind have to be more defined.All in all a pile of crap really the new lad looked ok if we can fatten him up a bit(see Dryden for advice!!!!) Wilson looked very down in the bar after and who can blame him.The idiots that shout resign to him at the end have less of a clue the Gabbiadini!!Parrish looked well in the bar and its nice to see Ex Cobblers doing well.
Spooner at 20:31:36 Saturday February 10 2001
We lacked quality??? We were disgraceful and £12 was thoroughly wasted. (anyone see the 2 "luton" fans being ejected from north stand? shame the old boys a season ticket holder) good thinking wilson to totally change the tactics at half time Gabbi was very poor today, howard lucky not to be sent off for a nasty lunge then having a go at the ref. same story as swindon....they were poor, we were worse. the goal was a shocker...sammo and the arsenal lad leaving it for each other.....how Hunt got MOM is beyond me...who picks these...welch was by far the best. Forrester is lacking confidence big time and missed 2 sitters. the new lad looked ok though. never mind...i'll be glad of a mid-table finish
Fitzgerald at 19:29:22 Saturday February 10 2001
Today we lacked quality. We looked tired, Jamies luck will change soon but should we always rely on his goals!!
WILSON OUT!!! at 19:27:27 Saturday February 10 2001
Mr Neil JRK Action
????? at 18:7:15 Saturday February 10 2001
LUTON 9,999,999 NORTHAMPTON 0,000,000
???? at 18:5:26 Saturday February 10 2001
Luton 1,999,999 NORTHAMPTON 0,000,000!!!
?????? at 18:3:39 Saturday February 10 2001
SHAME!!! cobblers are going to lose once again as always!!!!!!!
anon at 17:48:2 Saturday February 10 2001
ten more points to stare up.we be lucky to get two? one goal scored in 4 games and that was a gift from stoke.
Jonty at 16:48:58 Saturday February 10 2001
Sounds like the same old story. What's happened with Forrester, is it a case of he can't be asked anymore or is the service he's getting crap. Looks like it will be mid-table this season at best. Dissapointing when you consider the fine start we had.
Ashamed at 16:42:24 Saturday February 10 2001
Absolutely no f*****g idea what so ever, we can still go down or have they forgotten that.Crapplers0 Luton1
Sean from London at 16:39:47 Saturday February 10 2001
Luton miss Penalty - or did Welch save it?
Savage booked and Carlo scored 4 for Oldham (well done mate)
Papa Lazarou at 16:36:8 Saturday February 10 2001
Hi, eet papa een Spain!! I tink that I´m larving it heere!! Beeg sun and lovely Señoritas!! I working now ina beeg Irish pub, no Ireesh though. I no see Gerald Aadams.
Say hola to a cobblers for me. Tanks
Cheadle Cobbler at 16:34:31 Saturday February 10 2001
Sean-do we look like scoring or what?
Sean from London at 16:28:1 Saturday February 10 2001
Canoville and Hodge off for Green and Howard
Martin at 16:10:9 Saturday February 10 2001
Come on cobblers where are the GOALS!!!!
Sean from London at 15:35:17 Saturday February 10 2001
Welch, Canoville, Sampson, Hope, Frain, Savage, Hunt, Hodge, Hargreaves, Gabbiadini, Forrester
SUBS Howard, Sollitt, Morrow, Green, Nicholson
Sean from London at 15:25:10 Saturday February 10 2001
Where's is everyone? At Sixfields?
Luton 1-0 up but we are fighting back
WeatherMan at 13:49:15 Saturday February 10 2001
Well the weather has taken a turn for the worse, it is raining steadily, cold and windy. Proper football weather, lovely stuff. Gawn the lads!
Chas at 13:47:23 Saturday February 10 2001
MARTIN - Have a word with West Stand Dave, he is organising the Soccer AM thing. He is easily recognised by his pink shirt.
richie fan from new zealand at 13:41:3 Saturday February 10 2001
ray im confused if im getting directed from the offical site to your site you dont have blank space the other geezers do.lol think somebody pulling my plonker. i give up wats the team for today anyway ????
Martin at 13:23:25 Saturday February 10 2001
Will any cobblers fans ever go on soccer am as fans of the week. There must be some fans out there who want to go on the show.
richie fan from new zealand at 13:10:49 Saturday February 10 2001
so neither belong to this site then ray???????
other twin at 13:4:48 Saturday February 10 2001
yep theo foley and bryon harvey do look alike
harry c at 13:0:16 Saturday February 10 2001
sorry...my boy got mixed up between Theo Foley and Bryan Harvey....the kids of today!!!
richie fan from new zealand at 13:0:3 Saturday February 10 2001
below jamies picture theres a big blank spaceeeeeeeeeeee
richie fan from new zealand at 12:53:58 Saturday February 10 2001
on boxing day 1927-28 the cobblers played luton town at half time they were down 1-5,however they came back in the second half to win 6-5 so dont panic.lol
Ray at 12:42:39 Saturday February 10 2001
The logo is the same - the groups aren't. Where is there a blank spot?
richie fan from new zealand at 12:41:9 Saturday February 10 2001
waloc or latest officail news which one belongs to this site they both look the same,??????
richie fan from new zealand at 12:33:6 Saturday February 10 2001
when u enter this web site half the page is blank why is that ????? could it not be used for something like a sponcor or something or a couple of action photos from last game. just a thought.
richie fan from new zealand at 12:22:5 Saturday February 10 2001
harry c jnr you dont remember all those names cause its bryon harvey wat does the c stand for in your middle name hmm.
Harry Houdini at 12:17:1 Saturday February 10 2001
I don't think I could get Luton out of this mess. JK will need the rest of the season just to assess the wreckage, he'll be looking towards a Div 3 promotion next season already i think. And all that means is 3 comfortable points for the cobblers today; I predict more than 2 goals scored in a league match for the 1st time this season; 3-0
mr clone at 12:11:3 Saturday February 10 2001
just thinking 2 gabbis 2 jamies etc etc wat we going to do with 2 whelchies hmm
in the know at 12:6:44 Saturday February 10 2001
dont panic mr noahs comming
Is the game on at 10:57:52 Saturday February 10 2001
Im leaving soon and I live in the Artic Circle but I do have a Morris Minor
Ray at 10:10:29 Saturday February 10 2001
Very dull and overcast. Looks likely to persist down any minute.
Rachel at 10:0:12 Saturday February 10 2001
The weathers holding up at the min, it better stay that way..........!!
richie fan from new zealand at 8:7:59 Saturday February 10 2001
wats the conditions going to be like ???????
richie fan from new zealand at 8:4:15 Saturday February 10 2001
morning all enybody up yet.????
richie fan from new zealand at 7:55:21 Saturday February 10 2001
think his nickname was bulldog
richie fan from new zealand at 7:53:39 Saturday February 10 2001
wasnt leo harvey the p.e teacher at john clare school????
bri at 6:38:0 Saturday February 10 2001
All this talk of extending the stadium is excellent but b4 I get to excited where has this come from? The only place I have heard about this is on this web site. So if someone lets me know how definite it is I can look forward to it.THE NATIONWIDE SIXFIELDS STADIUM sounds fine to me. Could be worse it could be called "Gay Meadow" or something equally ironic.
Also just for you Loser (sorry Luton) fans you are by far the WORST team I have seen this season so I wouldn't bother coming 4 - 0 easy.
COME ON YOU NORTH STANDERS MAKE SOME NOISE 4 ONCE (please)
YumYum! at 23:22:12 Friday February 9 2001
Weren't a bad curry house eva!
He still performs at 22:43:22 Friday February 9 2001
Taj Mahal, now that is what I call music!
History Channel at 22:42:25 Friday February 9 2001
Lee Harvey Oswald, shot JFK.
s.b.h. at 22:27:5 Friday February 9 2001
We've heard that they're are going to build a Taj Mahl in Luton with a major backer being the Bank of Ireland. Good luck on Saturday- you are going to need it at sixseats.
Sayeth the Deepcuteth Cobblerite at 22:25:9 Friday February 9 2001
ROLL UP, ROLL UP to see Lazarus, who has risen from the dead in the City of Oxford. The Prophets have said that he will arrive at the temple of Sixfields tomorrow at the hour of three accompanied by his new band of donkeys from the road of Kenilworth. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:23:10 Friday February 9 2001
Wasn't Leo Harvey something to do with JFK? And I wasn't old enough to remember what I was doing at the time! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Brian Harvey at 21:5:57 Friday February 9 2001
How about naming the South Stand the Pancake Stand cos it's always full of tossers.
Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! at 20:56:58 Friday February 9 2001
So the Nationwide deal is about to come to fruition! About a year ago this was discussed on these very pages that The Nationwide would give The Cobblers 'preferential' rates on a loan to develop the ground. Marvellous news for club, council and fans. Just a couple of thoughts, they better issue sun glasses to the bods in the exec boxes 'cos you see buggerall over on the East side when the sun's out and wot about the car parking? At the very least The Cobblers and The Saints must come to some arrangement over clashing fixtures, it happens AGAIN tomorrow! But as I say I think it is wonderous news and should be greeted by all with glee, celebration and multitudes of blessings. I will take out an ISA tomorrow! Shame they changed their name from the Anglia or it could have been named Anglia's Pride Park.
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 20:53:54 Friday February 9 2001
And talking about transport - I used to catch 2 buses to get to see the COBBLERS, before I got a car... P'boro - N'ton, N'ton Gvnr Bus Station - Sixfields
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 20:51:36 Friday February 9 2001
How about naming the WEST STAND - The Martin Aldridge Stand??
Ralph at 20:39:30 Friday February 9 2001
How about Balti Towers with a chapati wagon in each corner? Belch! Perhaps we can rename ourselves Real Madras or even Poppadum Hotspurs!!
Big Roy at 18:55:42 Friday February 9 2001
How about the Colonel Sanders Stadium with a KFC in each corner? yum yum!
NTFC@2view at 18:53:12 Friday February 9 2001
If he stumped up the cash for it, I'd be quite happy for it to be the Colonel Gadaffi Stadium.
Brian at 17:46:18 Friday February 9 2001
Well I've only had the chance to see the Cobblers once in the flesh against Luton Town. The cobblers were crap but they won. Says it all really.
Anon at 17:26:2 Friday February 9 2001
I still want to know who Leo Harvey is/was.
krs-1 at 17:15:2 Friday February 9 2001
Yeah, six-seats, well done Oscar. Good to see you have replaced us as the only three-sided ground in the league. Mind you, they've closed the home end at Chesterfield now and the away end at Barnet can hardly be described as a stand... PS Luton fans keep your eye on Cobbs' No. 18 - the boy is exceptional.
NFampton 0 Hatters 3 at 16:56:41 Friday February 9 2001
See you at sixseats tommorrow 2000 on our way
JK Barmy Army
Anon at 16:37:59 Friday February 9 2001
It's Kevins Time to Shine!
Anon at 16:36:56 Friday February 9 2001
I still hate everything, espically foreigners!
Anon at 16:36:25 Friday February 9 2001
I Hate everything
PATTCOBB at 16:26:38 Friday February 9 2001
So more on the stadium issue then eh?The thing is ,if the stadium is to be extended it would seem the only way to do it would be to attract sponsorship,becuase the club has no money and the council will be unwilling to contribute.Personally I don't care what the stadium is called especially if it is extended to say 12,000 but I do feel that the named stands which after all are tributes to Mr. Bowen and Mr.Hargreaves and their families should remain.Indeed I think it rather sad that the names of the two stands are not more obvious(two small plaques does seem a little in adequate).To illustrate this point, do you sit in the Dave Bowen stand or the North Stand?The Alwyn Hargreaves stand or The East Stand? Also what happened to the other two stand names?
Hartwell at 16:4:20 Friday February 9 2001
How can anyone expect a commercial organisation to spend money on stadium development and get nothing out of it? in the real world money is only loaned if a) there's an acceptable commerical return and or b) if there are other corporate benefits such as marketing/publicity. no company or institution will lend money unless it is a sound investment one way or another. those who imagine differently only have to look at the wembley fiasco, where the FA has learned a basic lesson in commerical realism - and that is that the city and institutions won't raise a penny unless a project can be shown to be financially sound - ie pay back the interest on its loan at the very least. anyone who expects the likes of nationwide to cough up millions for such a project yet want nothing in return are, as i say, living in another world.
krs-1 at 15:24:56 Friday February 9 2001
Luton fans are getting all excited with the arrival of Joe Kinnear - yeah, cause he did so well at Oxford! Expect Gabbi to have recovered from his hangover last Saturday and put on a fine display in front of the Gate 5 regulars...
MartinW at 15:15:10 Friday February 9 2001
Today I have been mostly thinking about how we are going to hammer Luton on Saturday. Gabby and Forrester up front. I want Gabby to score the most sublime tarty hat trick ever. You know, the kind of jinky dribbling that we have seen but with an end product. It's time for class to show through. And Luton is the place where it will happen. Very confident. Let' s stuff em. Hatters, prepare to be beheaded!
LA at 14:58:52 Friday February 9 2001
Have a good un wont ya :-)
Anon at 14:11:31 Friday February 9 2001
and learn to press the button once!
Anon at 14:10:58 Friday February 9 2001
Whos Leo Harvey?
harry c jnr at 14:6:21 Friday February 9 2001
stop pissin about childish shit, and look forward to a win on sat
harry c jnr at 14:6:20 Friday February 9 2001
stop pissin about childish shit, and look forward to a win on sat
harry c jnr at 13:58:41 Friday February 9 2001
i hope that we do increase the capacity to at least 11,000, but i don't want it to be called nationwide sixfields stadium.... why not, the neil grayson stand, or the tommy fowler stand, or even back to the 60's, leo harvey(i'm 14, how do i remember all of these names???)
krs-1 at 13:51:25 Friday February 9 2001
Just for the record I would love to go back to the County Ground, and voted for the Socialist Labour party in the last election...
MP at 13:50:53 Friday February 9 2001
Whistleblower.....not for the first time, you have embarrassed me very much.
mg at 13:33:42 Friday February 9 2001
krs-1 Football has become very commercial as i am sure you are aware. Why would someone pay £ million's to extend our ground and get no publicity. Yes we must remember our past favourites, but that doesn't raise badly needed finances or else every stadium would be called the 'Pele Stadium'.
We need to move forward and stop looking over our shoulders. If Nationwide want to spend millions on the stadium, then in my mind and i am sure thousands others they are more than welcome to call it the Nationwide Sixfields Stadium. I suppose you want to go back to the county ground do you? Unless you hadn't noticed, the front entrance has a sign above it saying "Northampton Borough Council" and " Sixfields Community Stadium" so you has better take that down tonight. You seem very negative and out of date - do you fancy being the new leader of the Conservative Party - they need you!!!!
krs-1 at 13:25:1 Friday February 9 2001
My whole point was that stands, grounds etc should be named after legendary players/managers/local figures, rather than multi-million pound companies. I would be gutted if they changed the name to the Nationwide Sixfields Stadium - wouldn't it be great if they called it the Tull Stadium or even (as a start) they started commonly referring to the North Stand as the Dave Bowen Stand. A sign would help.
Never? at 13:17:37 Friday February 9 2001
Pete,you just have!!!
Pete at 13:16:27 Friday February 9 2001
just on the number of visitors thing - I visit this page every day but never write anything
It's oh so quiet at 13:14:31 Friday February 9 2001
Any chance of the players coming out to Bjork's song "it's oh so quiet".
Sunderland had the Roker Roar, we have Sixfields Silence.
Any chance of letting the 300 or so school children in that sometimes sit in the east stand. They easily out sing our North sound. Start making some noise - all of you. CALL YOURSELF SUPPORTERS????
Richard (Help Please) at 12:51:43 Friday February 9 2001
Can anyone please help with the following teaser What is the common link with the following;
Arsenal can’t do it until Arsene Wenger leaves
Man Utd have done it the most
Liverpool have done it once in an unusual way
Oldham, Everton and Charlton have all done it once
But Wimbledon can’t do it unless Crystal Palace go Bankrupt.
MartinW at 12:41:29 Friday February 9 2001
Ok I'll confess it is me really
Paul at 12:3:46 Friday February 9 2001
Have to say, we are pretty pathetic at home compared to many teams. Even at Stoke we were having problems singing, what has gone wrong?
Is there anybody there? at 11:46:38 Friday February 9 2001
Great news if the stadium is to be extended. Better contact Nene College, they can get their art students to make some cardboard supporters and their electronics/media students to install a sound system to play pre-recorded noise, usually associated with football grounds. WE ARE SO BLOODY QUIET AT HOME, ITS A DISGRACE!!!!!!!!
MartinW at 11:24:52 Friday February 9 2001
Ray, there really seems to be a bit of a mischief maker on this site. People (or more likely person) masquerading as others (me included). The latest that I know of has remarks under my name and adding a link to my e-mail address. The nuisance is that I get e-mails from people thinking it's me, when it's not. Can something not be done about this? This is not about stifling aggressive debate. It's just stopping the mischief makers, I think you know what I mean. I know the attraction of this site is that there is easy access. But at the moment it's too easy for scamsters from opposition clubs to place messages aimed at pure mischief.
Fed up with depressing cobblers fans at 11:23:27 Friday February 9 2001
Some of the discussions on here really amaze me. We are holding our own in div 2, playing some reasonable football and have one of, if not the best striker in div 2. Still people moan. It's no wonder the Cobblers prefer playing away from home. Shame you lot don't put as much effort into making some noise at the ground.
As for krs-1, your comments regarding the name of the stadium just show how much you understand about football. Think for a minute!!! We have no multi-million pound chairman, the ground belongs to the council and the revenue from attendances doesn't go very far. It's very exciting for Nationwide to even be associated with this club
Ray at 11:4:3 Friday February 9 2001
Its a bit difficult to quantify. However, as a guide, 66% of the 400,000 odd are registered as "single visits" and 32% as 8 visits or more. We have had about 3000+ on the alternative guest book according to the count - but this counter keeps breaking down.
Andy at 10:37:13 Friday February 9 2001
Ray. How many regular visitors do you get here, and how many on the invitation chat forum? Is it a success (the invitation one)?
Danny at 10:34:10 Friday February 9 2001
TRB Mark, you win - Remember the return journey was much worse? If you managed to get to the bus stop in time for the first bus after the game it was often full and go straight past, if you got on the second bus it was standing room only and United Counties only seemed to put on single deckers
krs-1 at 10:2:47 Friday February 9 2001
Just a minor point ... but I don't think Sheff Weds will be in Div 1 for much longer. If we don't extend the ground how will we accomodate their 2000+ travelling fans (nearer 3000-4000 if they are doing well)?
The Drilling Cobbler at 9:42:10 Friday February 9 2001
The East stand wouldnt have to be called anything different, just the stadium. Personnally, I dont care what the stadium is called if it means a bigger capacity, better corporate facilities etc. 12000 would be about right and would give us a ground that would deffinately be big enough for this division, and also division1 for at least the first season that we are in it. Noticed also in sports extra that we have the 8th highest average gate in division2. With a ground holding 12000 all ticket games would surely not be necessary, therefore I reckon our average gate would probably rise to around 7500-8000 straight away on the basis of novelty value, and getting 10000plus gates for matches against the likes of Peterborough, Luton, Oxford, Stoke, Reading etc who would all bring in excess of 2-2500 fans for a Saturday game. There would also be more home support because of the floaters that make their minds up on matchdays. In division1, there are at least 8-10 teams that would bring at least 2500 - wolves, west brom, birmingham, sheff wed, sheff utd, preston, burnley, watford, fulham, nott forest etc.
krs-1 at 9:1:3 Friday February 9 2001
If this ground renaming / stand renaming story is true, it should be resisted to the hilt. I thought the east stand was the Alwyn Hargrave Stand??? I don't want my team's ground named after some bloody massive corporation. (We'll have their money though...)
TRB Mark at 8:56:30 Friday February 9 2001
Danny, I used to catch the bus from Crow Hill, Irthlingborough and there was a million stops BEFORE we even got to Wellingborough where we had to change bus's after waiting an absolute age in the rain where we used to lick road clean wi't tounge, just to pass the time. I spoke to someone quite high up in the Nationwide hierachy just after Christmas (a Cobblers fan too) and I mentioned theground expansion and he said "It ain't gonna happen".
Interesting facts to astound your friends with on Saturday. Based on 30 year's worth of figures, Luton is colder in winter than Sheffield, Keswick (in the lake district) and, get this, Fort William. Next time a northerner you calls you a soft southerner, remind them of this fact.
Mark at 8:43:22 Friday February 9 2001
Vince, can you email me please.
The Romsey Cobbler at 7:41:36 Friday February 9 2001
How would we all feel if it was Peterborough going to the wall?
L:ost the Plot at 6:20:23 Friday February 9 2001
Not sure what my rascist comment was I was stating the Swansea (fans) were rascist scum based on their previous emails on this site. In terms of thumbing a lift it was just an illustration to King Ray the determinator of who should and not be a Cobblers fan that there are some people who have followed the Cobblers through thick and thin. To me a Cobblers supporter can be someone who never goes to a game but its their team someone who goes every game. The aim of my `ranting' is that I personally want a stronger league system outside of the Premiership with teams based in Towns/Cities that actually want a team to be there and over time have demonstrated through the fans that this is the case. The teams that I listed are ones in my opinion that no one really cares a toss about. Ive been to Hull a few times to Cobblers and non Cobblers games there so its not an opinion based from the armchair. They may not be the worse as teams like Lincoln are far less wanted you can go in the Town there and no one really has any interest.
Danny at 23:41:23 Thursday February 8 2001
I used to get the 46 bus to home games and it stopped at every bloody stop from wellingborough town centre through Queensway, Wilby, Ecton, Earls Barton, Weston Favell on the way in and out, all the way upto abington park...... and you think thumbing a lift makes you out to be a better supporter.... pah I think not. :)
Anon at 23:32:28 Thursday February 8 2001
South Beds Cobbler - I heard that 2 years back but the council blocked it. But from what I've heard too since then be prepared for "The Nationwide Sixfields Stadium"
Anon at 22:59:23 Thursday February 8 2001
Its the Nationwide.
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:59:6 Thursday February 8 2001
Treat news like this with extreme caution before whooping an hollerin' but if true excellent news and well done to all involved. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
SOUTH BEDS COBBLERS, at 22:54:32 Thursday February 8 2001
SERIOUS MATTER.I have just heard from a very reliable sourse that ground expansion is to start in the close season, starting with east stand,to include some exec boxes, bringing eventual capacity to 12,000.To pay for the work, a national (not abbey!) company will be strongly advertised,ground/stand names, and will provide an intrest free loan ,long term loan,to finance the building work.It is an offer we can,t refuse.LETS GET READY FOR THE FIRST DIV. UP THE COBBLERS..
Ray at 22:49:23 Thursday February 8 2001
Irrespective - I am still of the opinion that anyone who wishes any team to disappear doesn't deserve to be called a football supporter.
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:32:39 Thursday February 8 2001
Alternative opinion is what makes this a better site but little thought out rantings do nothing to enhance an argument. I cannot disagree with your subsequent "towns have no interest in them" claim because I haven't been as close to any of them as you obviously have, although your racist comment let your argument down. Yes I have followed The Cobblers through thick and thin also. Unfortunately I only knowingly attended matches just after the First Division glory years and most of my travel involved the use of trains which was a much better way to travel than it is at present. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
The Drilling Cobbler at 22:31:17 Thursday February 8 2001
Call yourself a better supporter because you thumbed lifts to games eh? I go to games in my Volvo 480 so surely that makes me a considerably better supporter than you. Or at least using your logic it does!
Anon at 22:11:57 Thursday February 8 2001
strange of 'Its all to DEEP for you' to add a racist comment to his anti racist comment
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Anon at 22:6:44 Thursday February 8 2001
Sorry! I must have left my mobile on
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RAY at 21:56:3 Thursday February 8 2001
I apologise to the wondrous one.
Andy at 21:55:48 Thursday February 8 2001
I'm geting fed up with people slagging off the success of The Premiership and our top players. In the 70s and 80s, when football was going through hard times everyone was desperate for corporate backing, big tv sponsorship and the money that goes with it. Now we've got it we're sill wingeing. In the bad old days any decent player went off to Italy or Spain, and we all hated it. Now they all coming here, and we still hate it! Why don't we just enjoy the good times whilst we have them? You can't deny all clubs in the league, and beyond, benefit. It wasn't that long ago when we couldn't hope for crowds of over 2,000; now we are complaining if it doesn't top 6,000
MartinW at 21:55:4 Thursday February 8 2001
I hate to say it but i do agree that we should have free speech on here as long as you all agree with me.
Dirk Hucker at 21:53:29 Thursday February 8 2001
Dont you have ago at my lad Rudi Hucker he is trying to go straight and needs all the support he can get from the community, he is combing his hair forward to cover the electrode burns to his skull.
Psycho at 21:51:34 Thursday February 8 2001
I dont know who this guy or gal is but it seems that he or she is not allowed to have a view on here didnt know it was membership only to some sort of masonic club. imust have stumbled onto the Saints web sitethingamybob.
Red Nose at 21:50:1 Thursday February 8 2001
Nice way of treating comments that you dont agree with and nice clinical view of life, I personnaly enjoy all aspects of the history of the Cobblers whether it was spion kop or sixfields.
Rudolph at 21:44:57 Thursday February 8 2001
What complete bollox! How does thumbing a lift make you a better supporter? You probably reckon the County Ground days were much better as well. Nostalgia sucks. Life is what's happening now. Try getting one.
Its all to DEEP for you at 21:44:20 Thursday February 8 2001
Fantastic brain to work out that they are not or will ever be premiership teams, the connection is simple thay are all teams that their towns have no interest in them, I just added Swansea because they are rascist scum. If you dont understand or agree then its all ranting just because Im not one of the sheep on here!!!
Whistleblower at 21:43:41 Thursday February 8 2001
Owners of this site should be aware that there are people masquerading under the pseudonyms of Paul and MP pretending to be Cobblers fans when they are, in fact, dyed in the wool Man United supporters.....even going to the lengths of naming their house Brooklyn after Posh and Beckham's son....makes you want to weep doesn't it!
Andy at 21:29:35 Thursday February 8 2001
Ray, considering we all seem to agree it shouldn't be all-ticket maybe it's better to let everyone in. At least it will undermine future plans on the same lines. And don't forget it's all more money for NTFC. I've sat in the south stand before under false pretences; it's an experience.
Deepcut Cobbler at 21:24:51 Thursday February 8 2001
Does that justify a reply? What is the connection between the teams you have listed? Or does this lead to all teams outside of the premiership? There does not appear to be any thought to your ranting...COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!!
Who are you god? at 20:28:18 Thursday February 8 2001
What gives you the right Ray to say who can be or not be a Cobblers fan, everyone has the right to free speech and I say good riddance to teams like Hull, Chester, (I would have included Torquay at one time but the weekend trip was a weakness), Swansea, Rochdale, halifax, Macclesfield, Mansfield, Bury, Lincoln, Oldham, York City. And MartinW everytime you get your feathers ruffled you mutter must be a Direone fan, well you are an Aylesbury Duck infriltrator! When you have followed the Cobblers as much as I have and not in these times of plenty and cars etc. we used to thumb it, you might have something worthwhile to say.
Ray at 19:35:37 Thursday February 8 2001
Hope this isn;t going to be another "oh well they turned up - lets let them in" All Ticket game.
MartinW at 19:33:2 Thursday February 8 2001
Can we get back to talking cobblers about Cobblers?? Instead of the kind of childish playground banter that some people trade in... Same person, different name, very very sad. I wouldn't be surprised if its a Direones infiltrator. Go back to the playground and make funny faces at the teacher.
Sad news about Speddo. He requires a cartilage operation and is out for within 3 to 4 weeks. It means that non-contract left back Kevin Nicholson has been added to the squad for the Luton game. Get well soon, Speddo.
Education from Luton at 19:30:15 Thursday February 8 2001
Just thought you lot ought to know we sold our allocation a couple of days ago and loads of other Luton fans are planning to travel without tickets. So I guess you best be prepared for a huge away support taking over your East Stand as i'm sure you wouldn't want to lock us out now would you? Don't forget - your supposed to be at home!!!
MARGE PROOPS at 18:26:29 Thursday February 8 2001
Any single ladies wanna chat? This is a bloody football site not the womens circle or some knocking shop!! Sod off right now!
Anon at 16:28:16 Thursday February 8 2001
Any single ladies wanna chat
Nicky at 16:5:19 Thursday February 8 2001
RE Stewpot, I can't get much further either, I get to where you sign in, and then it stops, maybe they are getting a lot of hits and can't cope
Stewpot at 15:46:18 Thursday February 8 2001
Am I doing something wrong that I just cant see it. I am trying to play in this quiz thing thats advertised on our main page. Ive downloaded appropriatte software given all my details but dont seem to get much further from there???????
Orange Promoter at 14:33:47 Thursday February 8 2001
Mark - Orange have a service for their Contract customers where by you can type in a team eg. NTFC and they will send the latest scores to you via SMS for Northampton(!) This includes goalscorers too.
Mark at 14:2:14 Thursday February 8 2001
Anyone know of a way of getting latest scores send as Sms to your mobile phone? I want Nationwide games rather than Premiership and I would like to pick and chose games so I do not want to pay to sign up for a 'one club' service.
Anon at 13:47:42 Thursday February 8 2001
Any single girls want to chat. Reply
Vince at 13:44:27 Thursday February 8 2001
Only the strong survive? - I assume the list of clubs are not those who could maintain league status. Some of them such as Gloucester have/had severe financial problems and even this years FA Cup heroes Kingstonian struggle to get 1000 for home games. In truth there are probably only 6 or so clubs outside of the league who without the benefit of a wealthy benefactor such as Griggs sould maintain a league club.Yeovil could probably survive in the league based on their gates but apart from some of the recently relegated clubs such as Doncaster, Hereford and Chester most would struggle if they were not maintaining a good league position. Unfortunately unless there is a tradition for good support many supporters just drift away when a club is not competing for promotion etc. - just look how Halifax's attendances have dropped since they returned to the league and become just another Div 3 club. Hull's attendances have been very good bearing in mind their league position in recent years and it would be a great loss if they were forced out of the league for reasons other than finishing bottom. Apart from that what other league team can't be coloured in and has 6 floodlights?
harry c jnr at 13:33:44 Thursday February 8 2001
dyl - no, but every footie supporter would rather give money to save hull, than the buy a poxy 'halftime draw, 50p shit.
agree with romsey, loads of cobblers fans on the hull message board!!!
tomwiles@nme.com at 13:14:47 Thursday February 8 2001
SAVE HULL CITY!!!!!!
Anon at 12:54:16 Thursday February 8 2001
I see Cardiff have just paid £460,000 for Shrewsbury defender David Hughes. We cannot apparently afford £30,000 for Chris Marsh from Walsall! However, what sort of message does Cardiff's spending send out when a team in the same division is on the brink?
Matt King at 12:24:13 Thursday February 8 2001
Really cool site, much better than Herefords!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
krs-1 at 12:6:53 Thursday February 8 2001
Yeah, good point. I was thinking more about grass roots development though, and helping out clubs who are in the shit. It just doesn't seem right that some players "earn" £50k a week and clubs with massive traditions and histories are on their way down the pan for what is essentially a few months wages for these players (excluding sponsorships, TV appearances, etc etc). Anyway, hopefully Man Utd will join the rest of the wanky G14 in their "super"league soon - lets see how many people pay PPV of £14 a go to watch them play Anderlecht or Benfica.
Ray at 10:34:39 Thursday February 8 2001
Yes, good idea - but it would probably mean they would want a pay rise to make up for it - so it finishes up with a levy on the Premiership Clubs of £52K a year per player - I can't really see them going for that. Man U (for example) have a squad of over 40 making a total of £2M a year. They then go back to the sponsors asking for an extra £2million. 20 premiership clubs makes it £40 million. So - why not just include the sum of £40 million as an extra amount to be paid by the sponsors next time the deal is signed? The amount they are paying already makes this sum peanuts. We now divide it between the 72 league clubs which makes about £1/2 million each - which doesn't actually go far when ground development is considered.
krs-1 at 10:18:6 Thursday February 8 2001
Its never going to happen, but I would like the see the Football Trust / FA or whoever levying a tax on the highly paid Premiership "stars" who earn, say £10k a week or more. Wouldn't it be great to see the likes of Keane and Desailly giving £1000 per week to help pay for ground development and to make sure that the England team of 15 years time isn't playing on mudbaths.
Anon at 9:59:21 Thursday February 8 2001
I think you'll find that Hull often get gates of around 5-6000 and for a club that has been through the mire so many times in recent years and have struggled in the lower reaches of Division 3 in that time, that is very impressive. How many teams in the Conference average over 3000? Possibly only Yeovil, Rushden (until they can't win the league and it drops to 1500) and Stevenage. Aldershot are the only side below that.
Anon at 9:37:48 Thursday February 8 2001
Ray, they probably are already Direones, who just like their tin pot club, have some sort of ego trip and belief that they should just be placed in the Prem and thats that.
Dyl at 9:25:47 Thursday February 8 2001
I have no problems with Hull dropping out of the League IF it is based upon poor performances on the pitch. That's football. But I do have a problem with a club being forced out of business by fat cats who try to milk it for all it is worth. Lloyd saw Hull as another wing of his empire, and as a means of making cash from the football boom. He set the club on an unsustainable course. And when he left the club he kept their only real asset - Boothferry Park, clearly hoping he would get some income from it. It's about time that the Lloyds, McRitchies, Archers, Belottis and Richardsons of this world were kicked out of football. Those on this board that have no sympathy for Hull clearly do not remember what we went through at NTFC, because I can't believe that they would wish that on anyone else. We survived by the skin of our teeth, but there were plenty prepared to see us go to the wall - we had no cash, no ground to call our own, played at the worst stadium in the league and our league position was poor. Just think how lucky we are now to be watching League football let alone Div 2 before you cheer Hull into oblivion! There but for the grace of God.... We are not immune from this happening to us again!
Ray at 8:53:32 Thursday February 8 2001
I really cannot understand the previous comments on here regarding Hull. When the Cobblers amost disappeared and were saved by the Trust, Barry Stonhill etc., people would have argued "crap ground, poor support" etc etc. "lets not bother about them - there are plenty of non-league clubs to take their place". Anyone who wishes for the demise of Hull can't really be interested in either football or the traditions of the game and I'm not even sure if we want them as Cobbler's supporters. Perhaps they should clear off now to the Direones.
Ray at 8:49:11 Thursday February 8 2001
Such as?
Anon at 23:36:9 Wednesday February 7 2001
Ray cant you do something about this
Rent Boy at 23:3:51 Wednesday February 7 2001
Hmmmm
I suppose at 22:59:42 Wednesday February 7 2001
MartinW it is perfectly reasonable to defend one of your casual lovers, but isnt 17 a bit too old for even you
Only the Strong Survive at 22:58:23 Wednesday February 7 2001
Come on Kingstonians, Boston United, Gloucester City, Stevenage B.,Woking, Yeovil, Aldershot (2nd time around they wont make the same mistakes), Dagenham & Redbridge, Worcester City, Dover Atletic, Colne Dynamos (ooops!!, the trouble with you boys apart from Sir Ralph none of you know anything about football apart from what you read in the Daily Sport
MartinW at 22:57:25 Wednesday February 7 2001
I find it incredible that someone bothers to pretend they are me. It's sad enough being me. But for someone to pretend to be me, well that really is peculiar. But sort of indicative of the levels that have been reached here. Maybe everyone has resigned themselves to midtable mediocrity so there is nothing to talk about. I should say that Hodgey's dribbling indvidual goal against Bury has taken over as the top goal of the season in my meaningless poll on cobblersinvision. Jamie's first at home to Brentford is narrowly in second place. I'd like to pass on a story I heard about the Wycombe 17-year-old fanzine editor and season ticket holder being banned from Adams Park for the rest of the season - for SWEARING during the Blues FA Cup win against Wolves. He says what he did was no worse than most fans do and that it was just a bit of banter with the Wolves fans. I that's a precedent, I can think of a few on the West Stand that would be shown the door for life for their colourful language directed at PLAYERS. It has always amazed me why the kind of vitriol that exists at football grounds is so tolerated - like it is a fact of life. When in all honesty it's not. So perhaps actions like this do send a message out to the fans. But then Blues fans are quiet as hell so the directors should be pleased that he showed some passion. Ha ha.
Tut Tut at 22:55:10 Wednesday February 7 2001
I got my grammar wrong! How naughty of me!
Mark at 22:44:7 Wednesday February 7 2001
If that is still you 'Your Wrong!' Bloody justify your claims with some facts and tell us all you know about the Hull situation. You probably don't know because you don't care and there are enough of your type around so if you don't care why bother to comment on here?
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:41:59 Wednesday February 7 2001
You're Wrong! (correct grammar) I think it was a certain Torquay Chairman who said a similar thing about us during our dark days. Thankfully that has turned round and bit him. Playing wise Hull are currently doing relatively well and as pointed out, their average crowd is decent and better than even the Direones. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
Hull averaging 5000?? at 22:38:15 Wednesday February 7 2001
Since when and there are 20 non league clubs at least that if they got in the league could get at least 5000!
Anon at 22:33:32 Wednesday February 7 2001
THANK GOD THAT SILLY FOOTBALL HAS GONE FROM YOUR SITE
Mark at 22:30:26 Wednesday February 7 2001
Two typical postings from anonymous half-wits (you're Wrong! and HULL OUT). I'm pleased to say that Hull have a 14 day reprieve, the chairman has resigned and with a bit of luck they may have a Brian Lomax et. al. to step in and save them. Good luck tigers although Duane Darby is still a pet hate, even more so now he's a None Park!
The Drilling Cobbler at 21:20:21 Wednesday February 7 2001
Your Wrong, who are the 20 non-league teams that in your opinion would be better supported than Hull, who average around 5000 at present?
Phil at 21:11:31 Wednesday February 7 2001
well said ralph, no room for sentiment the twonk says! When we were in trouble you couldn't move for sentiment. typical thatcherite, i'm a righ jack mentality. I hope you never need an helping hand chum.
Ralph at 20:53:13 Wednesday February 7 2001
Your Wrong - I'm bloody well glad you were not around when we finished bottom and The County Ground falling around our ears otherwise we would have been consigned to the conference and very likely the Town League. As you appear to know so much about the situation at Hull please can you enlighten us all? I'd like to hear more about the proper ground and the fans not caring!
MartinW at 20:35:55 Wednesday February 7 2001
As long as they are not replaced by the DireOnes or the Aylesbury Ducks
HULL OUT at 20:35:16 Wednesday February 7 2001
i agree they dont deserve a team, come on you Cobblers the great survivors!!!
Your Wrong! at 20:31:0 Wednesday February 7 2001
Hull has been on the decline for years, if the fans wanted them to succeed they should have got behind them earlier - tough on them. They have had a proper ground all the time. the Cobblers back when we were in trouble (for a number of reasons) had the excuse of a non ground and the problems with no seater stand etc. Im afraid there are at least 20 non league clubs that in my opinion should be given the opportunity and they will be better supported and financially more secure, there are a number of clubs that will disapear over next 10 years, that if the fans wont support them in numbers then they deserve to be replaced by the Yeovils of this world, im afraid its a business now and no room for sentiment!
The Drilling Cobbler at 20:24:9 Wednesday February 7 2001
MartinW, I have a business called Drilling Cards - the word drilling comes from someone I know who constantly refers to what he is doing as drilling. For example, drinking a pint becomes drilling a pint, reading the paper becomes drilling the paper etc. Although particularly sad, the word has become a permanent fixture in my own regular vocabularly, hence where my fictional name has come from. As far as me drilling holes is concerned, I will leave that upto your imagination. Whilst on this somewhat pathetic subject, could 'splat' please lower himself to our level and explain why he/she is called this. I can think of many reasons, but I dont want to make any assumptions!
bill at 19:42:48 Wednesday February 7 2001
Did you know a lot of you who sit there at night typing crap on here are labelled sad twats by many?
Ray at 19:35:4 Wednesday February 7 2001
Dek: this figures are much greater than this - probably at least double the ones you quoted.
DavCobbler at 19:34:22 Wednesday February 7 2001
Arrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh now miss both Wigan AND Swansea at home :-(( Oh well, trip to New York will just have to do eh !! Up the Cobblers !!!!
MartinW at 19:33:1 Wednesday February 7 2001
Drilling Cobbler, is the reason that you are named thus because you like to use Black n Deckers a lot. And what do you do when you're not busying yourselves with hole boring tools. I think we should be told!!! Ha ha.
Ray at 19:31:56 Wednesday February 7 2001
Have a heart Deepcut - the Man U "fans" are illiterate - how do you expect them to leave messages?
The Girl In The Shop at 18:44:7 Wednesday February 7 2001
I am the girl in the shop. Now leave me alone you sad git
The Drilling Cobbler at 18:38:50 Wednesday February 7 2001
I looked at the Hull Message board earlier and couldnt help but notice that there was not one single message from Man scum Utd 'fans'. Considering that probably half of this countries football fans claim to support them, it just about sums them up. Another reason to hate them! As well as ourselves, it appears Fulham fans seem to remember what its like to be in their situation. Fair credit to them.
Rodney at 17:52:5 Wednesday February 7 2001
New Swansea date makes it three home games in a week, a bit tough on non-season ticket holders. If we lose the Millwall and Wigan games, then what sort of a gate will the Swans match attract? I thought that today's Kinnear announcement simply took the p***. Last week he tells Oxford fans he is resigning through ill health. As usual, the fans are lied to. Why does the FL or FA never take action against this sort of thing?
MartinW at 17:51:58 Wednesday February 7 2001
Deepcut, I think they're your problems, I'm afraid.
The Romsey Cobbler at 17:34:50 Wednesday February 7 2001
Have you seen the number of messages from Cobblers fans on the Hull site? There are more from us than from anyone.
anon at 16:16:31 Wednesday February 7 2001
Swansea match Tuesday 27th February, just been announced
Dyl at 15:8:42 Wednesday February 7 2001
Harry, have you cleared this with the club? I think it's a good idea but i wouldn't want you to get in trouble.
harry c jnr at 13:38:21 Wednesday February 7 2001
there will be a collection to save hull city on saturday(thats not if the game is postponed)
come on you hull!!!
harry c jnr at 13:34:23 Wednesday February 7 2001
i don't know if you've all noticed, but if you go on the hull city message board(as dyl said, 2/3 messages down) you should see the support all the other teams have for them, 3 cobblers fans have posted messages of support!
Splat at 12:49:24 Wednesday February 7 2001
lets all show our support for Hull city AFC! Follow the link below.....we were grateful for the support, they will be too!
Vince at 12:19:2 Wednesday February 7 2001
Bringing back the maximum wage may be a way of controlling costs but at the present time I can't see it happening. A small number of clubs are able to generate enough income themselves to pay very high wages but the majority of the clubs who are paying £10K+ a week to what are quite often no more than squad players are only doing this because of the vast amount of money they receive from TV - mainly Sky. If we want to see football flourish there needs to be more control over how this money is spent, paying over inflated salaries to players simply takes most of this money out of the game and does nothing to benefit football as a whole. It would be better if the likes of Sky paid less to premiership clubs and passed some money to say the FA for investment in the game at all levels.
Dyl at 12:6:3 Wednesday February 7 2001
Messages of support for Hull City can be left at http://hcafc.com/tigertalk/
Deepcut Cobbler at 11:37:55 Wednesday February 7 2001
As you said, as long as they don't use it to inflate the players wages even more money. They cut their own throats by not directing the money towards the basics. A great team is built on a solid backbone, its the same in finance.. The team may be surviving but if the infrastructure is falling down around them they then get onto the magic roundabout of catch-up to maintain those facilities to the legal minimum. Watching Hull today!! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
krs-1 at 11:33:34 Wednesday February 7 2001
Wouldn't it be nice, Dyl, if something similar existed in English football! Carlisle then get to choose which Joe Cole / Michael Owen they want from Lilleshall each year! DEK - that sounds like pretty good news for us... Does anyone else think there should be a campaign to reintroduce the maximum wage as well?
DEK at 11:29:9 Wednesday February 7 2001
The new TV deal will help the lower clubs providing they allocate that money towards the running costs, not spend it on paying players even more money. I think I am right in saying that the 2nd Division clubs will get just under £ 1 million (currently £ 250 000). Promotion to the 1st would mean an increase to £ 3 million.
Dyl at 11:4:35 Wednesday February 7 2001
The draft is different. It's more of a leveller as I understand it. The worst teams of the previous season get the first pick of the new players in each round of picking.
Deepcut Cobbler at 11:3:43 Wednesday February 7 2001
But it must get to the stage where the lower end clubs are unable to pay players enough to live on and may even put them below the poverty line. How long can clubs go on year in year out working at a loss? How can these multi millionaire businessmen justify throwing good money after bad for no return year after year? Fans complain when these people refuse to put any more money in but would you? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
krs-1 at 11:1:41 Wednesday February 7 2001
I always thought Liverpool had some sort of agreement with Crewe which came about after they bought Danny Murphy, but then Seth Johnson went to Derby instead (despite an offer from Lpool, apparently). I think there is a "draft" of college players in US sport, especially NFL, whats all this about Man Utd's links with NY Yankees?
Deepcut Cobbler at 10:59:7 Wednesday February 7 2001
MartinW, Having difficulty loading to watch the Brizzel, P@@h and Stoke games on the vid. I have tried both MPEG and Real Player to no avail. Is it a my end or your end problem? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
Dyl at 10:56:6 Wednesday February 7 2001
This is one of those issues that comes up annually on this message board, usually in conjunction with Price-Waterhouse auditing the industry and saying there are too many clubs. The feeder clubs system already happens informally, just look at the teams that Man Utd farm their youngsters out to, and who they sell those that don't make the grade to. Preston, Wigan etc. Clearly a more involved system is not possible at the moment due to restrictions that currently exist on the numbers of loan players you can have from any one club.
Deepcut Cobbler at 10:36:52 Wednesday February 7 2001
krs-1, Is that not something similar to what happens in the American Football/Baseball league where the college teams are considered the feeders for the, over the top money wise, major league teams? Don't quote me as I am not fully conversant with their way. This is topical and could have a bearing on the way things will progress when ManU are appraised of the Yankees system. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Paul S at 10:13:29 Wednesday February 7 2001
Anon - I don't think the girl in the shop will have time for shrinking violets who haven't the bottle to put their name to a posting.
krs-1 at 10:7:39 Wednesday February 7 2001
The recent example of Hull City (and countless other clubs in financial turmoil) is only going to strenghten these calls for an abolition of the transfer payment system. Clubs cannot continue to survive on the brave hope that a Premiership team will snap up one of their "starlets" and therefore provide the club with operating costs until the next one comes along. Instead there is talk of several things - one being the adoption of smaller clubs by larger clubs as "factories" or "nursery clubs". Hypothetically speaking, this would mean NTFC would obtain youth and reserve players from say, Arsenal, to bolster their squad in the short team while bringing through grass roots youngsters who will "graduate" to the Arsenal squad whenever they see fit. A system of compensation will also be implemented, which should inherently be more fair to clubs who, for example, accept underpriced transfer fees becuase they are in administration or are having financial troubles. I don't know if this is a good thing or not - a lot of clubs will lose thier sense of identity and obviously those with poorer facilities / lesser track records for bringing on youngsters are less likely to be "adopted" by a big club. In any case, I think Div2/3 football will be very different in 10 years time to what it is today.
The Romsey Cobbler at 6:53:50 Wednesday February 7 2001
Richard - have you been eating Stuart Hall's autobiography?
RICHARD at 0:11:4 Wednesday February 7 2001
IK'CIWT: "Euston - We have a problem." Where to start? I've ventured out with Virgin just twice in the last two years. The first time was also en route to Stoke's spanking new Britannia Stadium, via Crewe Station and the amiable abode of my good friend Al, 'The Huddite Horror from Holmes Chapel'. Back then, in '99, when last in the Second Division, we were unlucky to lose a closer away game than the 3-1 scoreline suggests, thanks in no small part to some abysmal defensive blunders (revenge is sweet)! The corresponding train journey, c/o Sir Dick Branson, was an unmitigated disaster, both ways. This time, encouraged by what, from the safety of my southern softy's armchair, appeared a safe journey northwards ( depart Tunbridge Wells, Friday 11.58 am; arrive Crewe, 4pm) I was suckered into letting the train cause the strain once more. To be honest, the southern stretch - T. Wells to Euston - was a piece of the proverbial; it was the middle march that made my blood boil. I wouldn't say we were crawling along, but receiving 'the finger' from a passing snail (or whatever the gastropod equivalent is) takes the biscuit.
Add to that the excruciating cacophony of puerile mobile 'phone jingles ricochetting around the carriage until journey's end, with their proud owners 'accidentally' unable to reach the 'pick up' button until we had suffered the full length 'looneytoon' version of 'The William Tell Overture' ( or 'The Lone Ranger' theme as those who went to their record stores in their droves during Italia '90 asking for "the World Cup theme tune sung by the fat bloke with the soggy hankie" would call it) and you can begin to understand my unease at the prospect of the return trip. Homeward bound, we were levered into 'cancer alley', a 'smoking only' carriage with a bevvy of tobacco-chewing, expletive-rich, female West Ham supporters who purportedly represent a local (to East Ham that is) ladies (dubious use of English) football team. That their team had just been twatted by Liverpool 3-0, seemed completely lost on them. The misguided belief that the whole of the remainder of the carriage was beside itself with mirth at their continual rendition of "I'm forever farting bubbles" was, unfortunately, their constant companion until we hit the cold air of Euston Central. Oh, for the anaesthetising properties of alcohol. Had they been thoughtful enough not to have quaffed the entire stock of canned laughing liquid between Liverpool and Crewe, the rest of us might have slithered into travel motion/ alcohol-induced oblivion. Mind you, it hadn't seemed to work on West Ham's finest! The Mighty Claret & White shirt, however, did amazingly strike a chord; my attempt to slip unnoticed to the toilet was like a claret rag to a cow; the 'Cobblers' quips from athletic lips flowed faster than the lager. But, as they say in show business, bad publicity is better than no publicity at all. After that, I managed to withstand the urge to purge! The relentless trickle back to Euston inevitably caused us to miss our connection (by a measly two minutes, in fact). But, never fear - entertainment, British Rail style, was here. We gawped in slack-jawed amazement as two tanked up lard arses postured around the Charring Cross concourse, threatening to unleash the fury of World War III on each other, but achieving diddly squat. In reality, unshaven chin never did tarnish fake gold knuckle duster. Poor value for money overall, this rail road round trip.
Which certainly cannot be said of the weekend as a whole. The hospitality was top drawer; a Friday night Sportsmen's Dinner at Alsager Golf Club featuring Tony Gubba (wittier than you might think); cribbage at the 'Bee Hive' just down the road from the Stadium before the match (my winnings wouldn't help meet the wage bill at Sixfields but as an omen for the game it struck fear in the hearts of dedicated Stokites as they looked for crumbs of comfort in the wake of this resounding defeat at the crib table. In truth, it seemed that the home fans were more concerned for the points than we were. The omens were good for us; Stoke on a good unbeaten (10) run; undefeated at home in the last 6. And all since the Liverpool debacle followed by the unlikely Luton victory at the Britannia in late November/early December. The rain was softening the ground to stifle their passing prowess; the fear factor of facing the returning former player "ooh, ooh, Gabbiadini"; everything was set fair for a turn up for the books. I even felt confident enough to place a small wager on aspects of the enthralling contest:- 1.Nationality of the first scorer; 2.minute of the last goal scored; 3. points tally of total cards flourished (1 for a yellow, 3 for a red); 4.attendance; 5.final result. For 1. surprisingly, Al went for English, so I nipped straight in with Icelandic! What are the odds against losing that bet? For 2. I had a feeling in my water about the 72nd minute, so was only 2 minutes out. One each with three to go. For 3. I had a fist fest in mind with 5 yellows predicted. For once the whistle blower showed leniency, so I lost. For 4. Al was all optimistic having been in amongst the 16,000 odd who saw off Wigan the week before. I reckoned on the average crowd and was just 235 off (should get some more GTAs in - sorry Sid).So that was 2-2 and with 5. the decider, a drawn result, there was no winner. Justice and good sense prevailed and frienships were further cemented.
The game itself may not have excited the purists, but I felt the players' tunnel was paved with good intentions. It came down to a few naff attempts on goal by two attacks that lacked a killer punch, neutralized by two well organised defences with much endeavour in mid-field. I couldn't honestly tell you what their goal was like; I was so far away from it that even with binoculars I thought it was a header straight from the corner. But the equaliser - well, you had to be there to believe it. Just moments after Steve Howard was cheered onto the pitch I looked skyward and uttered what must have come over on high as a pretty good attempt at a prayer - it was along the lines of ..."Please don't make me have to go back after the final whistle and suffer the insufferable at the hands of my Stoke mates". So Stevie Boy latches onto the ball in mid field; 74 minutes gone and another of my betting slips about to be confettied; the Big Guy looks up and sees a corridor of opportunity open up in front of him; Birkir Kristinsson on his line, all bouncy and confident following his searing Wigan display and bugger all to do this afternoon; H Man's heart is pumping; he cocks his leg (so to speak); adrenalin flows through his veins and down his shin; tabloid headline hunters in the press box stop chewing their pencils and shout down the phone line "...Hold the front page!", in feverish anticipation of what is about to ensue; from all of 35 yards the Big Fellah unleashes an unstoppable cannon ball; Kool Kristinsson puts out his Havana, tosses his golden locks and moves icily to his left; the ball, almost frozen in time, seems to bend and dip eerily as if caught in some unearthly vortex, willed on by a sea of Claret & White; Birkir stoops to smother the rifled pillock; the away end draws its collective breathe; Stoke fans gird their loins in readiness for a rousing chorus of "Delilah" ; the keeper collapses onto the turf like a Fred Dibnah demolition; his muscular nordic physique envelopes the squirming spheroid; our hopes seem dashed ---- But wait! The Icelander's sang froid melts; he looks aghast; his arms turn to water before our disbelieving eyes; the ball squeezes free from his despairing grasp like a well-worn bar of Imperial Leather in a nunnery jacuzzi; the ball inches agonisingly toward the beckoning goal line; BK is powerless to avert the awful truth as SH's bullet strike dribbles drunkenly over the line. It was, to be sure, a thing of beauty. Glory be; there IS a better place than this.
south beds cobbler. at 23:5:3 Tuesday February 6 2001
Do you think the likes of ken Bates, risdale, Edwards And other big spending prem chairmen ever give a thought to the many struggling cash strapped clubs, i dout it very much,after all buisness is buisness, never give a sucker an even break and all that.But would improve there vast turnovers if say 50% of lower div teams went to the wall and the rest went part time/amature? We no longer supply the big boys with our finest players, the only good thing ,if we,re fortunate to get drawn against them in,t cup is it gives there stiffs a competetive run out, good luck to hull city ,get your begging bowls out!do,nt let the b***tards grind you down!
Anon at 21:22:19 Tuesday February 6 2001
does anyone know the girl who works in the shop on away match saturdays? she's well cute.
dougiep a.k.a. at 21:21:8 Tuesday February 6 2001
Suicidal ov Hull .
Massive thanks for the support about our problem tomorrow .
The little man peeing up against the crest .
The little man taking on the High Court in London .
The Little man - this is at least his 4th ( !!!! ) time thru this ( Wolves , Darlo , Savo Milosevic and Stan Collymore ) and he deserves our respect .
You guys - thanks again .
14 hours and counting .
Paul at 21:14:37 Tuesday February 6 2001
I hate to say it, but the players are killing football, and in a few years perhaps the only league left will be the Prem.
Andy at 21:3:41 Tuesday February 6 2001
To practice what I preach. I think it would be a disater if Hull were to be knocked out. A city that size has to have a team in the league. I know a few Hull people and the general opinion is that although they look out for the results and go to the odd game, they mostly nip down the motorway to Leeds, and who can blame them? But to replace a city of that size with the unmighty vilages of Rushden and Irthingborough is bad news all round.
Trb Mark at 20:59:57 Tuesday February 6 2001
Am I the only person incensed that the game was called off so early? They should have let the Swansea fans get to at least Towcester before calling it off.
Nick Hancock at 20:58:25 Tuesday February 6 2001
Martin W. Can you send me a copy of the Howard goal against us on Saturday because I need it for Total footballing cock ups 3. Doh!
Andy at 20:56:40 Tuesday February 6 2001
The people who complain about the drivel on here should try putting constuctive stuff instead of just complaining. Then at least there might be something else to talk about
Anon at 19:35:4 Tuesday February 6 2001
Don't we all...
???? at 19:3:54 Tuesday February 6 2001
we hate the cobblers!
Sid at 16:14:54 Tuesday February 6 2001
B****y Swansea game - how long til we get our revenge for last March on Sky?!?! - I thought March 20th/27th might suit - bit close to the away game with the Swans though.
Paul S at 15:35:52 Tuesday February 6 2001
Other Anon - I would guess the Tuesday before Wrexham would suit Swansea fine as it's international weekend isn't it, so they probably haven't got a game that Saturday anyway - international committments don't you know.
Paul S at 15:33:5 Tuesday February 6 2001
Anon - I think if a club goes out of existence then normally the relegation place is lost and promotion continues as normal. So bad luck R&D, but it might actually save Kettering!
Anon at 14:23:56 Tuesday February 6 2001
How about March 27 or April 3 or 10th? Just a chance that the climatic conditions will be a bit better then, we will be on our roll to the play-offs, Swansea will be demoralised down and out and I won't be away like I am at the end of Feb early March!!1
Vince at 14:11:23 Tuesday February 6 2001
The problems at Hull City are to some extent worse than NTFC experienced in 1992 - at least we were not locked out of the ground (although it may well have come close to that). Hopefully Hull can sort something out, otherwise I see that they are considering playing home games at other league grounds. It's a sad reflection on the game when a club with many thousands of regular supporters can go out of business for an amount that some top premiership players can earn in less than 6 months. Having said that the oldest club in the County - Wellingborough - were/are also strugging and doubtless 6 months wages that are paid to an average Div 2 player would be a big help to them. Whatever money problems there are in the game it still seems obscene that so much money goes to the few clubs at the top who particularly since the influx of foreign players have done little to pass some of this money back to the rest of the game.
harry c jnr at 14:9:8 Tuesday February 6 2001
totally agree with anon, i think we can look to play swansea after we play them away!
Anon at 14:2:38 Tuesday February 6 2001
I find the suggested re-arranged dates for Swansea a bit puzzling. Last Tuesaday in Feb is 27 which will be followed by a trip on the Friday to Wrexham - would Wilson want that? The first Tuesday in March is the 6th which I've got pencilled in as Bristol Rovers at home? In any case we play at Swansea on the 10th. Would we want to play them twice in 4 days?
Ray at 13:45:24 Tuesday February 6 2001
Suggested dates for Swans at home are last Tue in Feb or first in March. Awaiting an announcement.
Ray at 13:44:9 Tuesday February 6 2001
Yes - completely true. As well as owing £1/2M to the VAT people, David Lloyd who owned the club and still owns the ground is apparently owed money for rent as well. I would guess these are the tip of the iceberg. There is a winding up meeting on Wednesday in the High Court. I would suspect that they will not disappear - after all they have the example of NTFC to follow.
harry c jnr at 13:35:38 Tuesday February 6 2001
ok, i getting pissed off with this swansea game, and heres a bit of trivia.... we are the only team in england to not have played any one team at least once!!! as soon as we've played swansea away, the next tues, we'll play them at 6fields! oh yeah, it looks like hull are in deep shit!
Anon at 13:21:31 Tuesday February 6 2001
Looks like R&D wil get their wish after all - promotion to the Football league!! It may only be at the expense of the demise of Hull City, but still something to be proud of eh?
krs-1 at 12:51:42 Tuesday February 6 2001
It is true - apparently they owe half a mil in unpaid VAT!
Rachel at 12:39:14 Tuesday February 6 2001
That true Ray?
Ray at 12:34:19 Tuesday February 6 2001
Staff and officials at crisis club Hull arrived for work this morning to find themselves locked out of the Boothferry Park stadium by owner David Lloyd. Notices were pinned up saying no-one would be allowed into the ground until all debts are settled.
Rachel at 12:30:47 Tuesday February 6 2001
Is this Swansea game cursed! When can we get Guiness in for the most prosponed match! Ok, So I'm really Pooed off !!!
krs-1 at 10:59:11 Tuesday February 6 2001
This season reminds me of the 1995-96 season - we're good, but maybe not good enough. I think anyone would have settled for beating the crap sides and losing to the good ones before the season started. As long as, in May, we are still in the division, have a fully fit Hunter, Jamie and Marco are still at the club, Hunt hasn't been snapped up, and Sav is starting to play like we all know he can, I will be a perfectly happy Cobblers fan.
HAPPY COBBLER RE. ASHFORD COBBLER at 10:25:46 Tuesday February 6 2001
What are you talking about?
You state in one breath that we are good surgers and then the next breath say "you've seen it so many times before when we don't make it!"
Forgive me if I'm wrong...but last season we went up automatically, the season b4 we were not in a play -off push as we went down, the season b4 that we made the play-offs and missed out to Grimsby, the season before that we beat Swansea at Wembley, the season b4 that we missed out on the play-offs narrowly. Prior to that we were crap from about 1988 onwards !
Now tell me where amongst that little lot we have become nearly men???
Ray at 9:49:35 Tuesday February 6 2001
The official announcement has already been made.
stupidstuart at 9:45:15 Tuesday February 6 2001
When will there be official confirmation that the game has been cancelled?
Ray at 9:24:5 Tuesday February 6 2001
I wouldn't think for a moment it will be next Tuesday.
Dyl at 9:13:24 Tuesday February 6 2001
I can't believe the Swansea game is off again. Is the match cursed or are the Gods saving up an extra special win for us? I'll be gutted if it's moved to next Tuesday as I've been able to make all 4 previous dates but sadly couldn't make next week.
Ray at 9:4:14 Tuesday February 6 2001
Match OFF - Official!
Bruce and Rick at 8:38:14 Tuesday February 6 2001
To lighten your spirit try listening to 'Move on Up' by The Jam. Then come back and read the drivel.
billy at 0:12:58 Tuesday February 6 2001
I totally agree with Drilling Cobblers observations on Richard Green. With Hughes, Howey and Ferguson(?) available next season Green would be sidelined anyway so Wilsons right to give him a fair chance of finding another club. Also I wouldn't be suprised to see Frain released at the end of the season with Spedding and Nicholson fitting in as left sided defenders and Hargreaves / Crooks (if we sign him on permanently) in left midfield.
Anon at 23:37:36 Monday February 5 2001
Dave by name, Dave by nature
Dave at 23:35:17 Monday February 5 2001
i'm bored by the smart arse on here, don't know about anyone else,,,
Andy at 23:31:10 Monday February 5 2001
Ashford Cobbler, I agree Feb should be a good month for us. But don't forget recent history shows we are one of the best 'surgers' (is that a word?) at the end of a season. So a play-off place is in easy grasp.
The Ashford Cobbler at 23:24:25 Monday February 5 2001
Just looking at the fixtures to the end of the season February will be the defining month. If we can pick up results Notts County, Millwall and Wigan (assuming dispatch of Swansea and Luton) then the run in, with the exception of Rotherham (A) and Walsall (H), looks tasty - Wrexham, Bristol Rovers, Swansea, Port Vale, Oldham, Oxford, Swindon, Cambridge, Colchester, Bournemouth. All teams below us and most struggling. My prediction though, given this is the Cobblers, we will remain unbeaten through Feb and be hangigng on the coat tails of the play offs. We will then capitulate to "lesser" teams scrapping for survival and finish 11th. We have seen it too many times before. Watch this space.
why bother at 23:20:42 Monday February 5 2001
I guess the last Drilling Cobbler is a gag, otherwise, you need to lie down in a darkened room with a Valium (please don't let him take the bottle)
The Drilling Cobbler at 23:7:38 Monday February 5 2001
Fair point about not being at the game, there are many tactical genius's out their who believe that they know the lot but have never gone to a game in their lives.(most Man U fans!) However, I have a 1st class honours degree in Greenology which is basically the study of Richard Green. I know everything their is to know about the man, his family, passtimes etc, as well as his footballing ability. I advised Kevin Wilson to give him his p45 some 4 weeks ago after the Wycombe home game, and at last he has seen the light. Greenie has done a sterling job filling in for Howie over the last 13months or so, but he is nearly 34 and we need to build a team for division1 and beyond. Anyhow, thank god Mondays over, I must be bored if I can honestly justify talking about Richard Bloody Green all night. Good night and God bless. 3points tomorrow PLEASE.
why bother at 22:56:34 Monday February 5 2001
Fitsgerald, if that's pseudonim for Kev Wilson, fair enough. If not, what do you know?
Fitzgerald at 22:53:33 Monday February 5 2001
Why Bother Why Bother !!
Drilling Cobbler Talks A Lot Of Sence.
why bother at 22:49:11 Monday February 5 2001
Driiling Cobbler, I totally understand your message is only your opinion, but you can't deny it results in advice. It seems you have a deep understanding of The Cobblers team formation, much of which goes way over my head. But when you start a message with "Although not at the game on Saturday" your in-depth analysis loses a lot of credibility.
Andy at 22:37:14 Monday February 5 2001
It seems as if the admirable MartinW didn't get the pictues of Welch's, Gigg's like dribble past 2 p*sh defenders. Is it going to fester in my memory and increase to Maradonna proportions, or can I see it again anywhere?
The Drilling Cobbler at 22:29:23 Monday February 5 2001
I must respond to 'why bothers' comment. Firstly I am not giving advice mate, just my opinion. Secondly, I have been to all bar 1 home game this season, Oldham the match I unfortunately missed due to a friends wedding. I have also been to around 2/3 of the away matches so I feel that I have seen enough of the team to be able to judge players strengths and weaknesses, albeit in my opinion. I pointed out that Greens weaknesses are lack of pace and when opponents run at him. I also pointed out that his strengths are heading, his physical presence and his experience. When we are defending in depth and the midfield are back he helps to form a very solid line of defence, however when teams catch us on the break and create space to run at our defence, my personal view is that Green lacks the pace and if Sammo is there alongside him there is no one that can adequately cover for him in the centre. In a 4-4-2 which is Wilsons preferred formation, pace at the back is more important than if you are playing with a back 3/5. That is why Greenies probably on his way. I didnt need to go to Stoke to form that OPINION.
Why bother at 22:1:14 Monday February 5 2001
Good to see Drilling Cobbler giving advice on team seletion without even seeing a game, letting alone training etc.
Anon at 21:57:18 Monday February 5 2001
People wingeing about the silly messages on here should get a grip on reality. Assuming you earn, say £20,000 a year, and it takes at most 2 seconds to read a message. That's cost you about 1/2p. Only Richard Branson, Bill Gates and co. have grounds to complain.
Ex-Vegas Cobbler at 20:27:46 Monday February 5 2001
Went to the game with a Stoke City fan. He got the tickets and therefore we were up in the Gods in the Stoke end (UNFORTUNATELY). I was advised to keep all Cobblers memorabillia hidden. I had my son and another NTFC fan in tow and we were the only 3 people sitting down after Stoke scored. After Stevie's rocket I shouted "Yeah!!" and then realised at which end I was in and said "Oh - he missed it!" Don't think it fooled too many Potters though. I thought that the boys were excellent. Gabbi was definitely under-the-weather and was rightly substituted (after being booked as well). It was a different team performance in comparison to that abject display against Boro'. James Hunt was superb - even if he was a bit fortunate not to be booked for several challenges against O'Connor. I thought the ref was great, if anything he favoured us, which makes a change. Overall though an impressive performance, we gave better than we received overall and I believe that it was against the run of play when Stoke scored. We had loads of shots, Jamie and JH ran their socks off and overall it was a very solid performance. The stadium was impressive, huge and you needed binoculars to recognise some of the players. I'm looking forward to a closer appraisal of things and back to winning ways at Sixfields on Saturday (can't make the Swansea game). See you there....
The Drilling Cobbler at 19:32:36 Monday February 5 2001
Although not at the game on Saturday, it appears that Green played very well and judging by Kev's comments has given him food for thought. The reason why he played so well on Saturday in my view is simple - because we played a back 3/5. Earlier in the season when that formation was the norm, Green was more than adequate and warranted a place in the team. He is big, strong, experienced and a is good header of the ball but the 2 areas where he lacks are pace and when players run at him. Unfortunately, Green has been found wanting more times than not in a back 4 thus why he has been replaced by Hope. To summerise, a back 5 with Green YES, but a back 4 with Green an emphatic NO which has been proved with his recent performances. Maybe if he played alongside someone younger he would be ok, but with Sammo being the organiser and the experience pro at the back that would be very unlikely. And in any case, for next season you've got to be looking at elevating Hughes into the centre where I believe his future lies. And thats not forgetting Fergie and maybe but not very likely Howie.
Rodney at 19:20:53 Monday February 5 2001
Graham Carr is a scout at Coventry and can still be found in some of Northampton's finest watering holes. A top man.
Blister at 19:7:20 Monday February 5 2001
All I can say is that the garden is sodden and the forecast for tomorrow is little short of dreadful. For those travelling any great distance I would recommend you check before you travel. If it is off it must be approaching some kind of record for a game to be rescheduled.
Its up to MartinW at 18:50:58 Monday February 5 2001
Wait for the boss man to decide if its on or off!
HotelEnder at 17:33:57 Monday February 5 2001
Is it on or off?
dyl at 16:58:53 Monday February 5 2001
this wouldn't be a means of driving up hits on the official website and thus increasing revenue would it?
Richard at 16:43:35 Monday February 5 2001
Not there for me either!!!!!
dyl at 16:16:39 Monday February 5 2001
Wasn't when I just looked!
Anon at 16:14:24 Monday February 5 2001
The news is now on the official site
Michael Fish at 16:12:12 Monday February 5 2001
I would wait for an official announcement if I were you. Seems a bit early to be calling the game off due to a waterlogged pithc there is still over 24hours to go yet!!!!!
anon ! at 16:3:24 Monday February 5 2001
r u bein serious??
Anon at 15:32:54 Monday February 5 2001
Bloody Hell!
Anon at 15:2:31 Monday February 5 2001
Tomorrows game is OFF and an announcement will be made shortly.
Off Again?? at 13:17:43 Monday February 5 2001
Tomorrows game is already in doubt!! They are inspecting today and the pitch is not in good condition. There was a large amount of water on it this morning and an FA schools coaching session had to be switched to the athletics pitch.
Vince at 11:14:31 Monday February 5 2001
Another chance to see Richard Dryden - he's currently on loan at Luton.
Claudette at 8:41:46 Monday February 5 2001
Isn't our health service wonderful. Last week Joe Kinnear had to leave Oxford on 'health grounds' and yet now just a couple of days later he is fit enough to take over at Luton if the reports are to believed. What a miraculous recovery!! Lets just hope we give him a relapse on Saturday. As I said in my posting last Thursday The bloke is just a joke - and for once I've been proved right.
Ray at 8:31:6 Monday February 5 2001
Anyone who cares to email me can have access to the "invitation" page. I'll need a real name and obviously an email address. Certain rules apply.
The Romsey Cobbler at 7:22:7 Monday February 5 2001
Ray - perhaps now is the time to plug Cobblers Comments 2 again. For those who aren't aware of it, it's an invitation-only site on the same basis as this but without the children.
Hounds of the Baskervilles at 23:45:8 Sunday February 4 2001
No one is safe once we set our beady eye on them, u all take this all to serious, we just dont like some of you!
anon at 23:30:45 Sunday February 4 2001
Oh god, the Bloodhound Gang fans are in again!
Cheers sbc at 23:27:23 Sunday February 4 2001
Dave stand in the corner you are naughty!
s,b.c. at 23:19:38 Sunday February 4 2001
Dave make your point, the floor is yours . PUT UP or shut up ,What you read here is one hundred % Northampton town ,a team we,re proud of, may i suggest you try MUFC.SNOOR.UK
TRB Mark at 22:50:28 Sunday February 4 2001
To those that were asking about Graham Carr, I can confirm that he is still a scout for Tottenham. I was talking to someone I know who was waiting to be picked up by him and taken to the Pooh v Oxford game last Tuesday. This person also said (as he has something to do with diremonds) that Warburtonwas just about knackered.....
Dave at 22:30:38 Sunday February 4 2001
i rest my case!
To Dave at 22:28:8 Sunday February 4 2001
You sound like the biggest kid! A reasoned arguement doesnt have to resort to juvenile language, so get off to bed for your punishment you naughty boy and sleep with your hands outside the bed - stop u thinking about your mate Martin!!!
Dave at 22:22:15 Sunday February 4 2001
i see nothing much changes here. cant the infants play in the playground, rather than on here. i've read the shit that passes for comment on here. and i count the crap that's spoken about martinw. martinw talks bollocks sometimes, but sense on most occasions and I agree with him on Green. what the f is going on with that. i'd rather see some level of consistency than a confused state of affairs. don't agree that savage deserves any more time than he has had. sell him and get someone else in with the proceeds. more than that though I wish the infants would stay away because all they are doing is keeping people like me away from writing anything here.
south.beds.cobbler. at 22:3:21 Sunday February 4 2001
exelent postings from all you world wide cobblers, due to serious drunkeness can,t add to it.Nothing less than six points from swansea,tue. luton,sat. will do! UP THE COBBLERS!!!
Did dums to Martin at 21:52:54 Sunday February 4 2001
What a big kid!!
nob at 21:27:47 Sunday February 4 2001
does MartinW live on the internet?
MartinW at 21:25:58 Sunday February 4 2001
I see the level debate has risen a few notches, eh Bright Side, or anon or welldonebrightside whatever it is you call yourself. I don't spend all my time whingeing on here, far from it, as a point of order, so I don't get the quadrophonic bit. I try to be constructive, unlike some on here. It would be nice to hear the counter argument to the Green situation, Bright Side/welldonebrightside/anon/whateveryoudecidetocallyourselfthisminute which does not head into personal abuse. Try it. You might like it.
The Romsey Cobbler at 19:51:27 Sunday February 4 2001
Talking of stuff from the County Ground, I tried to buy a corner flag from one of the stewards for 50p after the Chester game but they were having none of it. I dug up a piece of turf and planted it in the back garden but it soon grew in with the rest of the grass (there's a surprise) and I couldn't identify it. I've moved now anyway!
Rachel at 19:29:37 Sunday February 4 2001
Fairly good game but glad we salvidged a point!
Benny at 16:7:26 Sunday February 4 2001
I agrre with you Dek about Savage, one of life's mysteries and it amazes me how much support from the fans and management he gets. Will have to differ on Hargreaves though. A midfield four of Hunt and Hargreaves doing the running and Crooks and Gabbiadini providing the creativity seems pretty good to me though. Listening to Wilson he says that as long as Frain is fit he will always play him, so I guess that sorts that out.
DEK at 15:13:47 Sunday February 4 2001
Totally agree with you Martin, it all sounds a bit strange. Yesterday we battled well and created the most chances. The problem we have is that we are woefully short of REAL quality in midfield. (although with little cash, perhaps that is expected). ALL the midfield flatter to deceive and none can deliver when it really matters, watch closely at Hargreaves and Savage, very rarely is there quality at the end of their runs let alone goals. I haven't included Hodge as midfield but even with him you never know what you will get.
Benny at 13:57:46 Sunday February 4 2001
I assume that is meant to read 'slag' and not 'shag'!
wELL DONE bRIGHT sIDE at 12:54:1 Sunday February 4 2001
Its the same points I keep making about MartinW, we should all be able to make our point on here but not in quadrophonic and it all adds up to being boring, if he could im sure he would want to s.ag himself, his hands not good enough!!
BrightSide at 12:2:27 Sunday February 4 2001
Ferguson, Hughes, both centre backs. Perhaps it was all just a bit of psychology, it works with Savage, although he needs dropping more often in my book. One thing is for sure Martin you are never happy unless you ain't. I look forward to the next pontificating, pedantic whingeing to eminate from your finger tips, not!
MartinW at 11:55:41 Sunday February 4 2001
Does anyone else think Richard Green is being treated a bit strangely. I mean I like the PR spiel that we are just being honest that he is not in our plans for next season before being put on a free transfer. It's all supposed to be about letting Greeny know where he stands. The words 'pinch', 'take', 'with' and 'salt' spring to mind. But we all know where Greeny stands. On the pitch with the 11 who played yesterday. What is going on? Is he good enough or not? If not why did he play? And who would his replacement be? I am bamboozled. The only thing I can think of is we are looking to save on his wages and not get a replacement. Willo goes on about Hope getting his chance, but that does not make sense when you consider yesterday's line up with Sammo, Hopey and Green as centre backs. Who takes Greeny's place there. Or does Willo have to release a player to gain one. The thing is that we are not exactly bursting at the seams in defence. We have to get a loaner for the right back position and there is no real cover. Let's hope things become clearer soon.
MartinW at 11:36:46 Sunday February 4 2001
Cobblersinvision is now updated with THAT blunder by the Stoke keeper after an over-ambitious blunderbuster from Howard. Has to be seen to be believed. But I'll take the point. Also some action from the Peterborough game, including a rather important clearance off the line from Sammo. Hopey I'm afraid did not look too good in either of the near miss clips from the Borough game. Fans can still vote for their favourite goal of the season and Forrester's first of the season against Brentford is leading the way. Probably my choice, actually. With Hodgey's individual dribble at Sixfields second. Also, if anyone has any clips of goals they want to contribute, feel free to e-mail them. I'm still looking for Bristol Rovers play off action. There is no action from the Bristol City game - as the bloody Bristol City fans don't post opposition goals!!! Thought I'd return the favour. The address www.martinwilliams.free-online.co.uk
Birkir Kristtinsson at 11:27:12 Sunday February 4 2001
it was not a fluke, as my english is crap, but i did not leet that goel een on purpose, eets just tharrt steevin howad ees ay classe pleeyer
Welcome to the world of football progs!! at 10:20:1 Sunday February 4 2001
Cut and paste the link below!!
http://local-listings.ebay.co.uk/aw/available/list/all/category6091/index.html
EBAY at 10:3:25 Sunday February 4 2001
George Best Bonanza on the Auction Site - Northampton v Man Unt
richie fan from new zealand at 2:9:15 Sunday February 4 2001
were are still up there without firing on all four cylinders,all we need is to put together 4 or 5 wins then we will be sniffing up the bum of the teams above us.
richie fan from new zealand at 2:0:9 Sunday February 4 2001
good call ralph thanks.
? at 0:43:33 Sunday February 4 2001
Wrong Ralph.
Anon at 23:52:55 Saturday February 3 2001
what was the attandance today?
From Soccernet at 23:9:58 Saturday February 3 2001
An awful mistake by Stoke goalkeeper Birkir Kristinsson allowed Northampton to claim a 1-1 draw from their trip to the Britannia Stadium.
Kristinsson let a 30-yard shot from Cobblers substitute Steven Howard to slip through his grasp, costing the promotion-chasing Potters two important points.
City's Nicky Mohan, who came close to scoring an own goal, had provided the most serious threat as defences remained on top in an often scrappy first half.
Stoke looked on the way to their fifth home victory in six starts when Andy Cooke netted an overhead kick from Peter Thorne's knockdown.
But Howard, who had replaced Marco Gabbiadini just four minutes earlier, had other ideas with his bizarre 75th-minute effort earning Town a well-deserved point.
Bri at 22:42:1 Saturday February 3 2001
Went to the game today good work from the lads another so called "top team" held by us. I couldn't stop laughing when Howard scored, still that almost evens it from their flukes at SIXFIELDS. Will be there on tuesday trying to get a bit of an atmosphere going, I hope everyone else will be making an effort. We were superb today that is what we should sound like all the time.
Talking about ground sharing I think the Saints moving to SIXFIELDS would benefit both teams there are alot of people that like both sports and would go to both if they never played at home on the same day. If it ever went ahead (I know it won't) it would still be known as our ground though. UP THE COBBLERS oh and CHEER UP BARRY FRY
Ralph at 22:33:8 Saturday February 3 2001
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm - So you know about the rucksack eh?
EBay extract - top end of auction at 21:22:0 Saturday February 3 2001
Rare 1942 Cup Final Portsmouth v Brentford
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Hi Ralph at 21:18:18 Saturday February 3 2001
Will swap the sign for a locket of Sir Frank Larges locks - i know u love him - you must come out = particularly if you have your rucksack on your back!!!
Ralph at 21:0:48 Saturday February 3 2001
All this talk of auctions . . . how much then for the genuine 'All Enquiries to the Club Shop' sign from the County Ground then?
Ralph at 20:58:8 Saturday February 3 2001
It is always difficult to know who's done what without being there, but you can only go by what you hear on the radio. I would have sooner been at the game but I'm confined to barracks for the next few days. I look forward to the postings of those that were fortunate enough to go. Thanks Deepcut.
beware!! at 20:50:56 Saturday February 3 2001
we hammered the pathetic Welsh rugby team, and as usual just before we play Swansea at football, their even more pathetic rascist scum will be on here with all the predictable garbage that spills out of their orifices plus they were robbed at Wembley, the size of the crowd, how they out sang us, how they hammered us at the Vetch last season and so on and on; where are last seasons Champions in the second division, what are their crowds in comparison to Cardiff in the 3rd....
The Ashford Cobbler at 20:44:15 Saturday February 3 2001
Although I find "Teamtalk" entertaining the story posted yesterday entatiled "Hunt likely to miss out" is complete crap "James Hunt has returned from a one-match suspension but after John Frain's comeback from injury, he isn't expected to start at Stoke tomorrow.
Following two consecutive draws against Bristol City and Peterborough, Northampton will be looking to take all three points at the Britannia Stadium as they continue to push for a play-off place.
Kevin Wilson, with the exception of Lee Crooks and long-term injury victims Roy Hunter and Lee Howey, has a full strength squad to choose from.
The Cobblers boss looks likely to keep the same starting line-up that battled for a point against Peterborough last week, which means Hunt is expected to start on the bench after Frain reclaimed his place in midfield against the Posh." Hunt is the stongest link. GOODBYE.
EBay at 20:39:39 Saturday February 3 2001
Just put ebay in your search engine, and you will find the auction site. Within that auction site thre are 1,000s of football related items for sale including many programmes and books, autographs. There are always around 6 different Cobbs progs for auction from the 1940s upwards, sometimes 15 progs in one lot. You can get some progs very cheap. Prices for the same item can vary dramaitically, a Cup final prog could be £50 one week and £20 the next. You can sign on as a seller or buyer. I got a great 1940s magazine last week for £1.50 with a Cobbs team picture on the front. Im keeping my eyes open for Frank Larges `shorts!
Paul S at 20:33:33 Saturday February 3 2001
Well Ralph it might have sounded like Marco was playing well, but in the second half he was truly crap. He didn't look like his heart was in it at all, to be fair it might have been the after effects of the flu, but in that case Willo should have brought Howard on a lot earlier. The draw was certainly no more than we deserved in detriorating conditions.
DOUG at 19:56:51 Saturday February 3 2001
DEEPCUT COBBLER,EBAY UK IS AN AUCTION SITE, JUST CLICK COLLECTABLES THEN FOOTBALL.I AM SURE SOMETHING WILL COME UP.SAMMO FOR PLAYER OF THE SEASON.
Deepcut Cobbler at 19:39:37 Saturday February 3 2001
Cracking commentary Ralph thanks... Just a thought.. Why didn't we play in claret today as we played in away strip when they came to us? Can someone explain the ebay thing below please. Sounds interesting but didn't understand where to get at it. Well done and COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!!
Ralph at 19:30:54 Saturday February 3 2001
So what are my thoughts?
tonyjlyon@ntlworld.com at 19:15:5 Saturday February 3 2001
tonyj ralph keep your direones thoughts to your self
COBBLERS 1939 - 1945 at 18:9:17 Saturday February 3 2001
If you look on ebay at some late stage tomorrow under ebay user captaincobbler (for more football items try as well ebay user mratk thats me as well - I can always hand deliver at home games!!! free postage and secure paying), I have a great very rare book coming up for auction (signed) from 1985; SOCCER AT WAR 1939 - 1945 by Jack Rollin. It a near 500 page book with some great photos, but loads of detailed info on the Cobblers that you dont normally come across. It lists not just for the Cobblers but all teams all the players that appeared during that period, appearances, and goals etc for each season. There are all the league tables, results etc. We managed to score in total 50 goals 1939/40 with J Billingham the top scorer with 14!!
Ralph at 17:24:3 Saturday February 3 2001
Wilson on the radio says he felt we had the better chances and if we had taken a bit more care in front of goal, we could have won it. Wilson would not accept any criticism of Jamie, without his 17 goals we wouldn't be where we are. Jamie just needs a goal and he'll be on a run again. Happy with the back three and the football we played. Green played well bu