Cobblers Comments
January 2001
Cobblers Comments
Beat that peasants!!! at 23:43:34 Wednesday January 31 2001
Goldie was in the 39 Steps!!
Keeeeeepers from Goldie!!! Memories each one!! at 23:42:36 Wednesday January 31 2001
Sonny Feehan Ray McKee Des McPartland Brian Caine Neil Freeman (went to school with him Trinity Grammar) Tim Garner Bill Cave Jack Ansell John Clifford John Roberts (Aussi International not the other John Roberts this guy was 1973!!) Norman Coe dave scott Bill Isaac FW Ambridge Bill Brown Len Hammond Stuart Skeet (our first ever loan player)Chas Smith Reg Elvy Tom Baker Roger Barron Jeff Parton (ex Direones) Alf Wood Alan Starling (258) Tom Thorpe George webber Bob Ward Edgar Williams Kim Book (55 in 2 weeks time!) Gordon Morritt (6 foot 4")Andy Poole Kevin Poole Pete Pickering Peter Gleasure Bill Gormlie Thomas Allen Tony Brewer Chic Brodie (London Cabbie!)John Brooks Bryan Harvey (181 appearances!)Dave Hill John Jones Mark Kendall (from Villa!) Richard Key
Andy at 23:20:22 Wednesday January 31 2001
As we are on a nostalgia trip, does anyone remember the fan who got his 15 minutes of fame for following The Cobblers everywhere for xx years, even though he lived in Stoke or somewhere like that. Is he still around?
Anon at 23:12:26 Wednesday January 31 2001
But then who was our favorite keeper? Step up Woody, and we all know why.
Ralph at 23:3:11 Wednesday January 31 2001
I can just remember Gordon Morritt so I have seen a few keepers in me time. Welchy for me is the pick of the bunch with probably Alan Starling second. Marlon Beresford was excellent but he was only on loan. Peter Gleasure, nearly on a par with Starling, but he had a lot less to do playing in the great side of the mid eighties.
MK7 Cobbler at 22:52:58 Wednesday January 31 2001
What ever happened to Pete Gleasure? Did he ever become a driving instructor? I remember standing on the spion cop on a day when he must have smeared butter on his gloves, as he went to catch the ball it squirmed through his hands and into the net. He gave us a dirty look for giving him abuse for that error!!!!!
ahem at 22:43:58 Wednesday January 31 2001
Pete Gleasure was pretty good too. And who could forget those unfeasibly short shorts? ooh err missus!
Bircher John at 22:31:20 Wednesday January 31 2001
Eeeeeeh lad, none of this fancy dan, soft southern nonsense. In my day ball, centre forward, keeper and ball boys used to end up in t' net. Keepers were real men in those days if he couldn't get through 20 Senior Service during the game he weren't worth keepin.
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:13:57 Wednesday January 31 2001
Harvey was keeper when I first started, not that I recall that much about him. Alan Starling is my alltime favourite however I havn't seen that much of Welchie to comment on him (although the reports say he is excellent) . Keepers in the olden days were employed to save and hoof, not all this fancy dribbling, passing, emergency sweeping or standing like a statue trying to con forwards! :o) COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
insllomoniac at 22:13:49 Wednesday January 31 2001
I haven't been able to sllep for ages.I cant even remember how to.
Rex Kennedy at 22:8:23 Wednesday January 31 2001
ANDY C = Please put ME out of my misery and announce the bloody answer. I can't sllep, eat, haven't washed or shaved. Just tell us the answer!
Andy at 22:5:17 Wednesday January 31 2001
Best goalkeeper ever? It has to be Alan Starling. He once took a hefty drag from a cigarette during a game, offered to him by a Cobblers fan at Crewe. Can you imagine that happening these days?
Old Git at 21:37:34 Wednesday January 31 2001
NTFC@2view. I can remember someone with an American sounding accent shouting from the cricket side. I always thought it was someone trying to impress the local girls who used to sit along that side. I can't remember what he was shouting but this would have been '63 '67 period. Harvey was a big favourite because he saved the penalties in the second that allowed us into the first div. A lot of people since have blamed him for us going down especially in the Fulham game. I must admit to feeling he was our best but I think that was his performance in getting us up. Starling was the more talented keeper but Welch gives them both a close run. I've never seen a keeper bring it out from the back before. Perhaps he's showing Sammo and Hope how its done.
NTFC@2view at 21:32:12 Wednesday January 31 2001
1955/56 Pickering played in all 46 league games.1956/57 Pickering 32 games, Reg Elvy 14 games. 1957/58 Pickering 8, Elvy 38. 1958/59 Elvy 15, Peter Brewer 21.
The Ghost of Keith Moon at 21:12:1 Wednesday January 31 2001
NTFC@2view. It was the 60's, you must have been hearing strange voices in your head maaaaaan.
NTFC@2view at 20:55:33 Wednesday January 31 2001
45 or so years ago we had a goalie called Peter Pickering. He was a big, beefy bloke and liked to 'dominate' his 6 yard box. This often led to him flattening a couple of his defenders as he hurtled for the ball. A different subject. Does anyone remember in the 60s, near the halfway line on the cricket side, an American (or canadian?) who used to shout 'C'mon the Big Team!'. Or did I imagine it?
Deepcut Cobbler at 20:35:34 Wednesday January 31 2001
Wot no Trev Morley? He was worth at least a couple of dozen penalties a season! Getting, not necessarily scoring. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
stupidstuart at 20:27:55 Wednesday January 31 2001
Chris Marsh? He would be a good signing - he also has a soft spot for us. I recall that Atkins tried to sign him!!
Howard reminds me of the phrase ' cows arse and banjo'
Baz at 19:44:1 Wednesday January 31 2001
According to teamtalk, the Cobblers are tracking out of favour right back, Chris Marsh. The player has made over 500 appearances for Walsall,and it is reported that he does not see eye to eye with their manager. Walsall apparently want between £30000 and £60000 for the 31 year old player. Marsh himself wants away on a free.
ANON at 19:35:9 Wednesday January 31 2001
Bloody good riddance to Howard if he thinks he's worth a pay rise of that proportion, ok he's not a bad player but considering he is an out and out striker i really dont think we would miss him, he's more likely to break into a rash than break into double figures with his strike record.
DavCobbler a.k.a. 1975/76 Cricket-sider at 18:56:7 Wednesday January 31 2001
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh......those were the days................
Hotel Ender at 15:57:17 Wednesday January 31 2001
richie fan: I vaguely remember seeing Bryan Harvey, I was young then! But I guess my favourite had to be Alan Starling (although Welchy is pushing him close) anyone remember Starling take a penalty against Hartlepool in 75/76? He scored and it meant the entire first team had scored at least one goal that season. We won 5-2. Don Martin scored another penalty and missed one too, the Hotel End was crying out for Starling to take all three.
No Joke at 15:49:47 Wednesday January 31 2001
No joking. Steven Howard is out of contract at the end of the season, he wants 125% pay rise. Wilson is going to sell him to Luton for 100 grand.
FAO just thinking at 15:32:18 Wednesday January 31 2001
Wot no Warburton?
Anon at 14:46:57 Wednesday January 31 2001
Buy the Cobblers phone - its on there.
Anon at 13:50:35 Wednesday January 31 2001
just thinking-How about Eddie McGoldrick ?
Anon at 13:46:40 Wednesday January 31 2001
Where can I get the Fields Of Green ringtone and the Cobblers operator logo
just thinking at 13:37:8 Wednesday January 31 2001
from the 60s to the present "B Harvey P Neal J Kurula M Everritt J Gregery J Keinan C Holton J Forrester M Gabbiadini F Large B Best subs welch R Hill G Rielly J frain L Brown and davie bowen coach.and throw in jack jennings to get them fit
seen a few at 12:41:38 Wednesday January 31 2001
agree crerand was a dork but not such a dork as the one that hired him
Andy C at 12:40:23 Wednesday January 31 2001
Trivia poser, I know the answer to that one too. Do you really want me to post it and spoil the "fun" for everyone else that might be trying very hard to work it out? *g*
just thinking at 12:37:0 Wednesday January 31 2001
FOLEY was he the dude that played right back for us and was capt.????
richie fan from new zealand at 12:34:27 Wednesday January 31 2001
HOTEL ENDER havent seen recent keepers but allways thought harvey was one of the best keepers we had, he had hands like shovels and saved 7 penaltys on the trot. we allso had bill brown from spurs for a few weeks but he was over the hill by then.you must have seen a few anon??
Paul at 9:59:36 Wednesday January 31 2001
I find the story below quite interesting, it proves Wilson was right to let Carlo go. Don't get me wrong, I thought he did well for us, but this bug he has caught he got on international duty. Plus.. it shows how much money Carlo was demanding that Ritchie spent his whole transfer kitty on taking Carlo to Oldham, when he was on a free transfer!!
From TeamTalk at 9:57:27 Wednesday January 31 2001
Oldham's Canadian international striker Carlo Corazzin is to undergo hospital tests after being hit by a mystery illness.
It is believed that the 29-year-old has been hit by a virulent strain of food poisoning, possibly salmonella, and after falling ill several times recently, he has suffered an unsurprising dip in form.
He first picked up food poisoning back in October when he was on international duty and has since suffered from vomiting and diarrhoea at regular intervals.
There were new concerns at the weekend when he had to be substituted in the win over Brentford. He had been taken ill the night before, but wanted to play despite a lack of sleep and manager Andy Ritchie added: "We asked him to give as much as he could, but we need to get to the bottom of his problems."
Corazzin will now undergo a full series of checks to determine whether the salmonella virus is still in his body, and may well be ordered to rest in his battle to make a full recovery.
By Corazzin's own admission, he has had a disappointing season and has scored only six goals in 29 games, but Ritchie, who spent nearly everything in his transfer kitty when he brought the player to Boundary Park, is prepared to do everything possible to help him recover and regain his form.
Anon at 0:54:7 Wednesday January 31 2001
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Anon at 0:31:2 Wednesday January 31 2001
ML - Due to the Police presence on saturday and after the Council have taken their cut, The Cobblers will see diddly squat of the gate receipts.
Anon at 0:15:38 Wednesday January 31 2001
Direones -we don't know what'll hit us???? I suppose by then your supporters will be left junior school, they're bollocks will have dropped and they'll all be thugs!!!!
Badger at 22:42:35 Tuesday January 30 2001
The only time we will play the Money Bags Dia-ones is if we drop down to the noddy league
Come On! at 21:41:52 Tuesday January 30 2001
Once you have done it you cannot do it again. Aston Villa did it at their first attempt. Man United did it in 1992. Spurs, Wolves, Man City and Leeds have all done it. No one did it last season. No one can do it this season. WHAT IS IT?
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 21:9:53 Tuesday January 30 2001
McKenzie's just missed a penalty - still 2-1 to P**h.....
THE DIAMONDS ARE COMMING at 21:4:49 Tuesday January 30 2001
You lot! STOP going on and on about peterborough, your matches against them are over,for this season.Oh no not some out there, absolutly bloody fasinated by your not so near neighbours,why not bugger of over to the fens and stay there.As for derby matches wait for the mighty diamonds to come to town,YOU WONT KNOW WHATS HIT YOU!!
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 20:17:27 Tuesday January 30 2001
All the commentators keep saying is that how WONDERFUL P**h were on Saturday, and how CRAP we were.......
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 20:15:57 Tuesday January 30 2001
EVEN WORSE - P**h 2-1 Oxford
Norman at 20:12:54 Tuesday January 30 2001
AT least Oxford know where the net is.
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 20:11:35 Tuesday January 30 2001
DAMN..... P**h 1-1 Oxford
Kevin W. at 20:10:21 Tuesday January 30 2001
I know this will disappoint many of you but ground sharing with our local rugby union side is inevitable due to the back hander dealing that is going on at town hall level
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 20:4:29 Tuesday January 30 2001
LATEST SCORE - P**h 0-1 Oxford
Anon at 17:42:55 Tuesday January 30 2001
Green on transfer list >>>>>>>see official news!!
marco at 17:32:32 Tuesday January 30 2001
latest: green made available on a free, not being offered a contract for next season so wilson letting him go now. Denies falling out though
ihatesaints at 17:6:45 Tuesday January 30 2001
what have u ever won.you are a disgrace to our town. 120 years 1 trophy is that an excuse to be arrogant, not even wilson could say you are spoilt
Northampton Gas at 16:46:14 Tuesday January 30 2001
Just back from watching The Cobblers lose 3-0 to Norwich, who I believe are top of the table, in an entertaining game in freezing conditions. The Cobblers could have been 2-0 up before Norwich scored, just before half time. It wasn't a bad result as I gather there were 5/6 trialist playing for The Cobblers. I spoke to KW before the match, enquiring whether he was playing, to score that ellusive 200th goal. His reply was "no I'm not playing and I am more concerned about the success of this club, than my 200th goal". Well said that man.
Sid at 16:14:12 Tuesday January 30 2001
If anyone would like to leave a message remebering Martin Aldridge and Gail Ashwell's death - please reply to the message left on the NTFCunofficial.com board, or post your own message of remeberance.
URL: http://boards.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=964&p=16&forumid=4500
ML at 15:53:12 Tuesday January 30 2001
Didn't realise it was the anniversary of Martin Aldridge's death today. I always thought, during his time at the Cobblers, that he would be "one for the future" - I've still got the cutting from the game when he terrorised Crewe's defence (Jan 94?), and Dario Gradi said how good he thought he was - high praise indeed. Hopefully the C+E will do a feature or something on him this week. RIP Martin.
Robin at 15:52:8 Tuesday January 30 2001
I enjoy 'Shoot the Boot', great fun and it never ceases to amaze me how so many blokes just can't kick a bloody football. The article is a nothing really, written by a sports 'snob'. I love football, enjoy rugby and blow me if I don't have a cricket season ticket. This 'small minded' piece of journalism will not stop me cheering on Munster to the European final whilst preparing for a jaunt to Stoke or wherever. I think Vince is right, slow day and they just want to provoke a response. Oh and I am quite partial to gridiron, F1, rugby league, affletics and curries.
Ray at 15:34:50 Tuesday January 30 2001
The GTA results are still wrong Sid!
Cymru Cobbler at 15:28:1 Tuesday January 30 2001
Oh dear, I just read the articale on the chron website. The man is either ignorantly misinformed or its the same gutter journalism we saw trying to wind up Cobblers fans last year, with that other columnist, you know the 'He's not afraid to speak his (tiny) mind' sort of thing. Whose name I completely forget (anyone remember it? I recall several people getting pretty irate about it). Either way best thing to do is to ignore it, then maybe the Chron will stop trying to pull these stunts and get back to doing what they should do - inform local fans about their team, information they can't get anywhere else.
Just cos I'm bored my feelings to The Saints indifferent, Living in Cardiff I'm starting to get in to Rugby a bit (Particularly with England Wales this Sat). But none-the-less I'd rather they didn't groundshare because they'd tear up the pitch, and a lot of Cobblers Fans are grateful to have a decent stadium at all.
Cymru Cobbler at 15:28:0 Tuesday January 30 2001
Oh dear, I just read the articale on the chron website. The man is either ignorantly misinformed or its the same gutter journalism we saw trying to wind up Cobblers fans last year, with that other columnist, you know the 'He's not afraid to speak his (tiny) mind' sort of thing. Whose name I completely forget (anyone remember it? I recall several people getting pretty irate about it). Either way best thing to do is to ignore it, then maybe the Chron will stop trying to pull these stunts and get back to doing what they should do - inform local fans about their team, information they can't get anywhere else.
Just cos I'm bored my feelings to The Saints indifferent, Living in Cardiff I'm starting to get in to Rugby a bit (Particularly with England Wales this Sat). But none-the-less I'd rather they didn't groundshare because they'd tear up the pitch, and a lot of Cobblers Fans are grateful to have a decent stadium at all.
Ray at 15:27:45 Tuesday January 30 2001
I thought the article was an off the cuff piece, written by someone who knows nothing about football or the Cobblers. It was perfectly clea he had no idea how th stadium was financed, built etc etc. I also don't remember the fans having any form of say when the Barwell "plan" for the Saints using the ground was muted. I also don;t believe he was even serious about the suggestion and it was just a ploy to enable planning permission to be passed at Franklins Gardens. As for the calling for WIlson's head because he goes and watches Rugny - just made me laugh. I don;t think KW was suggesting a ground share with his words - just that the respective powers that be do something to sort out the home clashes - which is what the fans have been on about for ages. I also don't know what the chap who wrote the article expects in the form of entertainment. OK - shoot the boot is pathetic as we all know but most people are queueing for coffee, loos etc at half time anyway. All in all a "football" story written by someone who was apparently attending their first football match. Typical Chronic Echo - and its likely to be written under a pseudonym by the sports editor anyway.
Sid <---- Cheat? at 15:25:21 Tuesday January 30 2001
Revised GTA Results for Peterborough (H) should be up soon - and for the record, because of the amendment I.... err... won. Damn, here goes the 'Cheat Alert' messages! GTA Results (revised) are at http://northamptontown.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=964&p=2&stid=8060047
Paul at 15:18:50 Tuesday January 30 2001
That's a good point ML, the old "if the shoe was on the other foot" :)
ML at 15:15:28 Tuesday January 30 2001
I thought the C+E article was a bit tongue-in-cheek, a bit cheeky, and on the whole quite amusing and well-written. I've had a season ticket at Cobbs for 7 years and regularly go to watch NCCC, but articles like this are more likely to strain Saints-Cobs relations than improve them. The few Saints fans I have spoken to (no, not the wax-jacket wearing Land Rover drivers from the villages) don't actually want to play at Sixfields. I know if we were still at the CG (albeit with decent facilities), and Saints were at Sixfields, I wouldn't want to move there. What do others think?
Paul at 14:39:32 Tuesday January 30 2001
So did you have a view on the article Ray?
How 'bout this one then? at 14:23:17 Tuesday January 30 2001
Once you have done it you cannot do it again. Aston Villa did it at their first attempt. Man United did it in 1992. Spurs, Wolves, Man City and Leeds have all done it. No one did it last season. No one can do it this season. WHAT IS IT?
Ray at 14:18:27 Tuesday January 30 2001
Yes thats the one I meant - they have obviously changed the numbering since yesterday. Doh!
Anon at 13:29:45 Tuesday January 30 2001
Can someone tell me where I can get the fiel;ds of green ringtone from please and the cobblers lcd phone logo. R.I.P Martin Aldridge
Andy C at 13:29:42 Tuesday January 30 2001
Paul S, re the trivia. I think the answer must be rugby league rather than just rugby. Old Trafford used to be a venue for one of the big cup finals so that's probably hosted more games than the grounds that have been shared by eg Bury with Swinton, Charlton with London Crusaders, etc. Anfield was used for an international match or a league v union challenge, something like that. And the reason I described the question as irritating was just that it bugs you when you don't know the answer.
Vince at 13:9:12 Tuesday January 30 2001
As the Saints don't have a game until 10th Feb and really have nothing to play for this season the article by Terry Morris is probably an attempt to stir up a few letters to help fill the sports section of the C&E. Ignore it and don't give them the satisfaction of receiving "Mr Angry" letters.
Paul at 12:42:56 Tuesday January 30 2001
It really is quite something!
Paul at 12:42:23 Tuesday January 30 2001
Ray, see... http://www.northamptonchronicleecho.co.uk/sport/spstory9.html
Bexxy at 12:1:47 Tuesday January 30 2001
Anyone planning on going to Bournemouth in April??
Only, ive heard through the grape vine that it will be another Torquay away, as they are doing up their ground and we will only be allocated approx. 780 tickets!!!
(Lets hope they dont have a chance of getting in the play-offs by then...)
Thought id warn you all in advance!!!
Paul S at 11:39:15 Tuesday January 30 2001
Hi Gas - KW is still on 199 goals. Shame about Olly, but don't see how a club can keep selling anyone who scores and then expect to win matches.
Militant Leftist at 11:36:44 Tuesday January 30 2001
I always thought John Barnwell was a pretty good coach who never really got a good crack at it (managing with a transfer embargo in place is hardly ideal). He always tried to play good football, but if anything was perhaps a bit behind the times.
NTFC@2view at 10:34:16 Tuesday January 30 2001
A great deal of the USUAL unfair and nasty comments about one of our players; this time, Richard Green. One total 'mare and a couple of slips, but 99% of the time a total rock. (Yeah! Yeah! No quicker than one....before some 'wit' says it.) I'd like to meet the perfectionists who post on here and see what they are really like. I bet they are sad!
Northampton Gas at 10:8:16 Tuesday January 30 2001
To take my mind off events elsewhere, am going to 6fields to see the reserves play Norwich, ko 14.00. No matter how popular you are as a person and Olly was a great servant to the club, when you are a manager who has been at a club for over four years it's results that count. I'm afaid that Olly was making fundimental mistakes, poor team tactics, weak man manmagement and lack of judgement regarding such things as substitutions. If you are winning and/or doing well, you can get away with some of these things but when you have gone 34 games and won just 6 and not having won at home all season, the writting is on the wall. I'll ask KW if he'd consider a move, then again we may give the job to Garry Thompson until the end of the season. By the way, is KW still on 149 goals?
Hotel Ender at 9:21:31 Tuesday January 30 2001
Interesting to see (for a sad statto like me) that the keeper with most clean sheets was Peter Gleasure (although on a percentage basis he is below several others) - and that idiot Foley never rated him. So who do people rate as best Cobblers keeper? (apart from Welchy!!!) and who was a a worst manager than Foley? (my choices are Crerand and Barnwell).
CAR PARKING AT STOKE at 9:10:34 Tuesday January 30 2001
Last time we were at Stoke I was able to buy a car parking ticket from Trentham Village stores. It's not hard to find as it's on the main road in Trentham. Other than that here are the instructions from the Stoke website: "Matchdays at the stadium: Matchday parking is available for supporters on the SOUTH car park, access from Trentham Road only (see directions below). Matchday parking on the SOUTH car park will be on a first-come first-served basis, at a charge of £3. The South car park will be open from 11am for an afternoon match and 4pm for a night match. Tip: tune in to one of the local radio stations, Radio Stoke (94.6FM) or Signal Radio (102.6FM) for updates on parking availability at the ground to avoid any unnecessary travelling.
Directions: North/South/West: M6 junction 15, take the A500 Stoke-on-Trent then at the first exit, take the A34 to Stone and follow signs for Trentham. At the next roundabout, turn left onto Trentham Road (A5035) and carry on until you reach the traffic signalised junction which sits on the southern entrance to Stanley Matthews Way. East: A50 to Stoke-on-Trent. Leave the A50 and turn into Trentham Road (A5035). Stay on Trentham Road until you reach the traffic signalised junction which sits on the southern entrance to Stanley Matthews Way.
At Michelin: FREE parking for supporters will be available, as in previous seasons on the Michelin factory car park, which lies on the edge of Stoke Town Centre (approximately a 10 minute walk from the stadium). Saturday only.
Directions: North/South/West: M6 junction 15. Take the A500 to Stoke-on-Trent. After a couple of miles the road splits into five lanes. Take the far left lane, following signs for Campbell Road/Michelin. Turn left at the top and then left at the mini-roundabout into the Michelin car park.
East: A50 to Stoke-on-Trent. Once past the stadium on the left, move over into the far left lane and stay in this lane through the roundabout and round a sharp curved road which takes you up and over the A500 (following signs for Campbell Road/Michelin). At the mini-roundabout turn left into Michelin car park.
Additional signage will be in place on a matchday directing traffic to the car parks available. This signage will initially direct cars to the SOUTH car park until it is full, at which stage the signage will be adjusted by police to direct the flow of traffic to the MICHELIN car park.
For supporters wishing to visit the club shop or ticket office on the day of a match, parking will be available on the coach park behind the Signal Radio up until two hours before kick-off, with access from the A50 permitted. Please note: cars left in this area after the allowed time are liable to be clamped or removed by the authorities.
On Non-Match Days: Parking will be available at the stadium on non-matchdays directly outside the shop, ticket office and executive offices on car parks WEST 1 and WEST 2, with access from the A50. On non-matchdays there will be no access to the stadium from Trentham Road (A5035)."
Ray at 8:37:58 Tuesday January 30 2001
I'm not sure that corporate hospitality is included in gate receipts.
Militant Leftist at 8:21:4 Tuesday January 30 2001
Any news on the record gate receipts from Saturday's game? I've done the maths, and now with the extra 200 it definitely looks like being a record! Also, MartinW - check out Lyricist Lounge 2 (Rawkus Records compilation of alleged freestyling), very good stuff...
The Romsey Cobbler at 7:26:41 Tuesday January 30 2001
Northampton Gas - what's going on at Bristol Rovers then? I thought Holloway was popular, certainly with the fans, and that the low position this season was just a blip. I don't see anyone doing any better there as they are forever selling their best players (and they've created some good forwards over the past few years).
Northampton Gas at 2:15:29 Tuesday January 30 2001
Ray, GT has only taken over on a temporary basis. I'm not so sure he will be given the job on a permanent basis, depends on how much money weve got left, after paying off Holloway. I was hoping that GT would be at 6fields tomorrow afternoon for the reserve team game against Norwich, but this is now unlikely. I'll be there. *s*
Ray at 0:15:59 Tuesday January 30 2001
Gary Thompson has taken over at BRovers.
My old mans a Cobbler. at 23:45:31 Monday January 29 2001
Listening to some of the idiots on our sites I think they would be glad to see the back of him.I mean,we are only 8th after all.
Northampton Gas at 23:35:3 Monday January 29 2001
Is Kevin Wilson available to take over a struggling 2nd Division team, who have just sacked their manager? *s*
Billy Bow at 23:26:15 Monday January 29 2001
Hi guy ive heard of them their in the Notts Little John League
Richard Green at 22:44:58 Monday January 29 2001
Hes got a player coach role in a non league side Sherwood Forest FC
MartinW at 22:30:7 Monday January 29 2001
If I can get the footage - I will of course post it on the site. Of course. Bear with me, though, because I rely on the TV directors to capture it. I agree, Hopey has to be given a chance, I don't argue that because he has looked top when he was brought into a five. And he certainly looks to have more to him that Hughesy or indeed Morrow, who by some quirk on my Championship Manager is a superhuman goalscorer (very odd). And while we are at it, can I also mourn for poor Michael Warner. Boo hoo hoo Boo hoo hoo Boo hoo hoo Boo hoo hoo Boo hoo hoo Boo hoo hoo. Boo hoo hoo Boo hoo hoo Boo hoo hoo Fans will pleased to learn that he scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory for Farnborough at the weekend and is a bit of a regular in a side, at the centre of a lot of their best moves despite being a left back. Farnborough are top and favourites to go up from the Ryman Premier into the Vauxhall Conference.
A reminder that deadline for WALOC articles is just TWO days away..and counting. Oh nothing to do with footie, but catch the Spooks album, if it's out. A bit to much like the new Fugees but it's top and the Fugees are not bad role models. Hip hop heaven.
Ray at 22:28:14 Monday January 29 2001
Is this the Chron story peopl eare reffering to? http://www.northamptonchronicleecho.co.uk/sport/spstory5.html
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 21:32:58 Monday January 29 2001
Yeah, put Welchy's dribble up... (I didn't see it owing to some prat standing in front of me)....
and to MartinW at 20:43:59 Monday January 29 2001
Any chance of putting Welch's amazing dribble on your site? Madonna eat your heart out! toodle pip!
to Claret Day at 20:41:47 Monday January 29 2001
Hard cheese old boy, I could think of nothing better than watching a jolly old game with a bottle of Chateux Neuf ofit by my side!
Richard Green at 20:36:20 Monday January 29 2001
I am the Weakest Link. GOODBYE
Hartwell at 20:24:53 Monday January 29 2001
Vince -= that's probably one of the reasons I hardly ever bother to buy a copy of the paper. Chronic by name. Chronic by nature.
Waterside Cobbler at 20:20:8 Monday January 29 2001
As I don't have a parking ticket at the Britannia Stadium, does anyone know of a good place to park for the Stoke game?
A Childs View at 20:16:35 Monday January 29 2001
Whilst you are out there bring back Ray 'The God' Warburton as well. I'll bet he's hating every minute of it at the Direones. Go on - you know it makes sense!!
A Childs View at 20:14:44 Monday January 29 2001
Mickey Warner was bloody great I thought! Remember him coming on against Spurs in the Worthington Cup? He often loked our best player and never got a chance under Atko. He'd come in, do very well, and lose his place again! It simply wasn't fair! Can we get him back please Mr Wilson?
A Childs View at 20:14:40 Monday January 29 2001
Mickey Warner was bloody great I thought! Remember him coming on against Spurs in the Worthington Cup? He often loked our best player and never got a chance under Atko. He'd come in, do very well, and lose his place again! It simply wasn't fair! Can we get him back please Mr Wilson?
Robin at 19:48:18 Monday January 29 2001
Of course that is your opinion Martin and right that you should have it. Bloke at work also reckoned Hope. In my opinion he is a better player and Green and should have been first choice regardless of Green's current situation. These young player's cannot keep being referred to as 'a good prospect' or they will end up like Micky Warner, the leagues oldest young prospect! Earlier posters were singing the praises of Spedding and Savage and made them man of the match too, can't see that at all. My personal choice would have been Marco. But there you have it, people see things in such different ways which makes this game the wonder that it is.
MartinW at 19:18:10 Monday January 29 2001
RE Chron, I am as baffled as anyone, especiall as they did a whole feature around Richard Hope's 'man of the match' performance which was described as 'exceptional. Now I'm not saying he had a bad game, but there were some nerve jangling moments with him and there really were better performances from the likes of Samm, Welchy and definitely Gabby. The funny thing is that he is probably only in the side because Richard Green is on his way out of the club. No disrespect, because he has real potential. Could do with a bit of intelligence on the distribution front, instead of hoofing it. But, what game was the Chron watching. Or was he exceptional because he would talk to them. Bamboozling.
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Rachel at 17:19:20 Monday January 29 2001
Due to a calculation error, an incorrect attendance was declared on Saturday against Peterborough. The correct attendance was 7,282. >>>> how come they couldn't count correctly in the 1st place??
Crick Cobbler to Martin W at 16:38:13 Monday January 29 2001
I so agree with you. I did of course enjoy 'cheer up Barry Fry etc at the start but after the first half I kept thinking that we should start to sing about NTFC and stop singing about p*sh all the time. Some guys in the west stand keep trying to start up 'walking in a Wilson wonderland'(copywrite Bristol but nobody's having it.
Did anyone see where in the west stand the morons were sitting who were calling out racist chants (I'd rather be a paki than a boro) this is just not what our club wants to associated with.
Paul S at 16:30:57 Monday January 29 2001
Andy C - how can the answer be host rugby matches. Wigan (RL), Reading (?), QPR, Watford and Bristol Rovers (RU) all ground share so must have hosted more matches than Man Utd.
Sorry for any irritation! at 16:26:12 Monday January 29 2001
Thanks Andy C!
Lancaster Cobbler at 15:57:37 Monday January 29 2001
No-one knows what has happened to Green. I expect with his contract up this season, Wilson will allow him to move to another club to get his future sorted out. Wit the likes of Hope and Hughes (as right centre back), we have plenty of bodies in this area, and Hope deserves a chance so I do not think it is a big issue!
Andy C at 15:34:41 Monday January 29 2001
Someone a long way down asked one of those irritating trivia questions. The answer (in case no one has already posted it, or you actually cared) is: host rugby matches. Very topical after Sir Alex's outburst yesterday. What's the story with Richard Green? Is he on the scrapheap?
Anon at 14:59:30 Monday January 29 2001
harry c jnr - very apt turn of phrase, 'when are we going to build ON Sixfields?' Freudian or what. If we have to share with the rugby club so what? The council cannot go on justifying subsidising the Cobblers. They want to sell of the remaining land for development (the car parks) and when they do that we are buggered. THINK!
Vince at 14:41:47 Monday January 29 2001
The item by Terry Morris in the C&E is a bit strange and it reads as if it is written for a national paper and aimed at readers who have never been to a football match or to Sixfields. I don't know what he was expecting at Sixfields on saturday and the article suggests that his only knowledge of football and Sixfields is that Barry Fry is manager of Pboro and The Saints owner Keith Barwell once showed a bit of interest in getting the Saints to play at Sixfields - who does he work for? - the Ministry of the bloody obvious?. The article does little to enhance relationships between the 2 clubs and I suppose in the summer he will be at the County Ground reporting how the crowds at Franklins Gardens are much bigger and a game of cricket lasts longer than a game of rugby.
nsb at 14:33:9 Monday January 29 2001
9224: what in the name of greek buggery are you talking about? savage was the only one in midfield who had a clue out there....... how in gods name hargreaves got man of the match i have no idea, cos gabbi was by far the best player along with savage and sammo who have both been looking good recently
Paul at 14:18:6 Monday January 29 2001
How much do the CHron want to insult the Cobblers? Anyone else soon today's article. My feeling is, why should we have played second fiddle to any rugby club. I would rather have a 7700 seater stadium any day, than a 20,000 seater with a pitch like Old Trafford!
9224 at 13:29:52 Monday January 29 2001
I think you're all very harsh on Frainy. IMHO combined with Hunt would make a very strong midfield. Frain oozes class and is Mr 100%. Savage needs a breather, he looks knackered to me! Hodge was disappointing by his standards but by no means poor. Gabbi - different class, Forrester - I don't think he's fit. Hope and Sammo is the best bet in defence, Sped back to his best and Welchy cool as ever. Any news on Howey, Hunter or Green?
harry c jnr at 13:25:23 Monday January 29 2001
when are we going to build on 6fields? and how could you fit in another 500 people against the p*sh???
Claret day at 11:31:19 Monday January 29 2001
Claret Day - What a waste of time!. I turned up with a very acceptable 1997 vintage only to be told by a very offensive steward, "you're not bringing that in here", "but its claret day" I replied. "I don't care if its Bastille day" he said trying to be funny, "your not coming in here with that". I had three choices apparently, I could drink the bottle before entering, give the bottle up and collect it after the game or not enter at all!. Well wine is not for swigging, and I would not have seen much of the game after consuming it that way in any case, so option one was out as was not seeing the game. So I handed over the bottle to this big fat pudding of a steward, who told me I could collect it at reception after the game. At the end of the game, however, reception had no record of a bottle of claret!! So there is a b****** of a steward out there who pinched my wine. I know who he is and he better look out!! Claret day be dammed!!
Dyl at 11:29:56 Monday January 29 2001
Except that I understand the Council have 250 tickets for each match that are gratis and not part of a corporate hospitality package
ML at 11:16:50 Monday January 29 2001
Just checked with the records on the official site and it looks like being a record - by a country mile!
ML at 11:2:45 Monday January 29 2001
So, 600 or so of the crowd on Saturday were on corporate tickets and therefore not included in the total crowd. It costs, on average about £130 per head to indulge in corporate facilities at NTFC, so this would generate £78,000. The "attendance" was 7000-odd, so if the average ticket price is £12, the revenue from this side is £84,000. The total gate receipts, therefore, for Saturdays game would be somewhere in the region of £162,000. Is this a record?
Steve at 8:20:41 Monday January 29 2001
Congratulations to Ray on the new sections on the Official site. It just gets better and better!
Spooner at 0:26:3 Monday January 29 2001
KW is dead right. Cobblers fans are always on the back of the team and lack real support. If it wasn't for a fantastic run at the end of last season, we'd still be playing the Halifaxs and Exeters of this world. The team is average...so what? we won't get relegated and if we got promoted we would be humiliated next season. think about it.
Spooner at 0:19:57 Monday January 29 2001
why do we need a bigger stadium when we only fill it once a year?
Ray at 0:0:36 Monday January 29 2001
Sorry - no pictures on any of the new section - yet. I'm hoping to put some on soon.
Ray at 23:58:45 Sunday January 28 2001
Records now sorted - thanks.
Deepcut Cobbler at 23:24:48 Sunday January 28 2001
Ray, Any pictures of the Stadium on the new section? Its so long since I was there, I haven't seen the new stand which has reduced the full 'capacity' to just under 7100! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Anon at 22:49:54 Sunday January 28 2001
Every so often there is a little flurry of activity, have you noticed?
Rex Kennedy at 22:35:40 Sunday January 28 2001
The ground is a worrying subject. AP is right to point out that we must expand the ground capacity to meet football league requirements. Who will pay for this? Not the council, the Ombudsman is already asking questions about the cost to the ratepayer. It is not beyond the realms of possibility that the car parks will be sold off to development to raise much needed cash for the council and this would probably lead to the police closing Sixfields as it would be unable to meet crowd safety regulations. That would leave us looking for a new home again, Milton Keynes? Still on that note I wish you all pleasant dreams!
You couldn't provoke a rice pudding mate! at 22:30:22 Sunday January 28 2001
No you are not being over optimistic at all, for a short sighted twat that is!
Agent Provocateur at 21:49:26 Sunday January 28 2001
Maybe this will get some responses.If we stay in the second division for another season which looks more likely than not and then follow that up with a sucessful 2002/3 season will we not have to expand the ground capacity? If that is the case then in my opinion with the short sighted tw*ts that run this town we will certainly be made to seek relegation the following year.Surely a town the size of Northampton could support a first division team especially if the same short sighted tw*ts could lure a big money backer.Or am i just being over optimistic.
MartinW at 21:43:1 Sunday January 28 2001
Competition time. Which song has been sung more vociferously at Sixfields than any other. Answer: Cheer up Barry Fry, Oh What Can It mean to a... - sung at Sixfelds on Saturday when playing Peterborough. Why is it that there is more negative passion addressed at the opposition than positive support for our team??? While I think Willo is wrong to keep harping on about the lack of support, maybe he has a point.
A Childs View at 21:31:43 Sunday January 28 2001
The game could have gone either way. Pish had more chances though, just as well they are crap. Gabbi was ace, Welch is a hero but I wish he wouldn't go on those mazy dribbles - one day he'll get caught!! Gabbi was fantastic. My prediction before the game was that we'd miss Hunt - it proved correct. The ball didn't stick with the strikers when played long and the midfield didn't win enough tackles. Hunt is crucial to us, he wins the ball and plays a simple pass either left or right which really keeps us ticking - I'll bet his OPTA stats are awesome!! This season is going just to plan - comfortable consolidation in the division - I can't take the yo yo effect anymore!
ANON at 21:31:25 Sunday January 28 2001
Im not surprised its quiet after reading some of the cr*p some of our so called supporters write
silence is golden at 20:54:32 Sunday January 28 2001
It's very quiet isn't it
Hush at 20:46:28 Sunday January 28 2001
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Doncha get some daft questions around here? at 16:41:19 Sunday January 28 2001
There were not 600 empty seats, the corporate/guest attendees were not quoted in the number. The game was a sell-out. Who gives a stuff how many police there were, it didn't affect the result did it?
A Flat Minor at 16:38:54 Sunday January 28 2001
Fields of Green was pretty fine record. Available at all respectable outlets.
To Ray at 16:30:8 Sunday January 28 2001
Club records don't work or haven't we got any :)
Anon at 16:28:53 Sunday January 28 2001
Two questions, for which I do not suppose for one moment we shall get an official response: 1. Why with 600 odd empty seats was a friend of mine told on Thursday evening by the ticket office that the match was a sell-out? 2. How many police were on duty yesterday and how would that number compare to other similarly attended derby games?
Sid at 16:8:55 Sunday January 28 2001
There a chat on NTFCunofficial.com tonight at 7pm if anyone is interested in talking about yesterday's draw! Go to http://northamptontown.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=964&p=15 and use either Java or HTML - just see who is in what room!
g at 16:3:48 Sunday January 28 2001
Marco is magic - Welch heart stoppingly great. Hargreaves usually plays his socks off and although yesterday wasn't his best - he deserves MOM for all those other times. What we are missing is swiftness on taking the ball (we sort of hang back while the oppo. tends to jump in and poach). We also need to spread out from midfield instead of scrabbling around in the middle. Bristol City were good and effective at using all their width. Saturday at Stoke should be good. UP THE COBBLERS!
Sonny at 15:1:20 Sunday January 28 2001
Any news on Roy Hunter? That would certainly bolster the midfield. Crooks, Hunt, Hunter, Hargreaves sounds pretty formidable!
Ray at 14:28:18 Sunday January 28 2001
Four new sections have been added to the Official Site - please pop along and have a browse. http://www.ntfc.co.uk
ACE at 11:15:25 Sunday January 28 2001
WANTED Cobblers midfield, last seen running on to the pitch at 12.00 noon Saturday!!! Northamptonshire Constabluary you were taking the P**S out of the council tax payers.
DavCobbler at 10:45:4 Sunday January 28 2001
Morning PattCobb.........Talking of crossing, did we actually manage to get any in yesterday? I am most concerned that if Pish had a half decent goal scorer yesterday they would have buried us. Gabbi looked a class apart, except when he balloned one shot that went out for a throw thus giving the Pishies something to shout about at last. The Old Bill's showing yesterday was farcical, all pubs shut till 12....(except the Squirrels which we managed to get in at 11am for a couple of swifties), Horses, Dogs.....where were the Marines to back them up I wonder ?? All in all a poor game for the Town support and the neutral too (and yes there were plenty of "first gamers" there yesterday which possibly denied true fans their seats?). I;m sure Pish will have been more than happy to have taken a point at the outset but maybe a tad pissed off that they didn`t take all three points at the end. "All going Stoke" !!! UTC........F F FTP !!!
Atmosphere at 10:26:53 Sunday January 28 2001
Its not going to happen for many a year. I was in the West Stand at the North Stand end and some of us tried and tried, even Posh was quieter than last season. Its going to take the `maturing' in of some of the younger and newer supporters and some success, I just hope that my ticker lasts long enough. People sitting near me were like martians never seen any of them before and they showed little emotion. thank god for Shamus the Barry Fry of Northampton.
PATTCOBB at 9:27:34 Sunday January 28 2001
Oh and by the way Graham Barber the"best referee in the game" had a stinker...............
PATTCOBB at 9:24:58 Sunday January 28 2001
Well the dust (and beer) has settled,so what were the highlights and the lowlights of yesterday?Gabbiadini was excellent,while Jamie was poor the midfield was average but can't agree with M.O.M. Chris Hargreaves SBFPATTCOBB believes he is crap.WHILST I cannot agree entirely with him I do not believe he is as good as many "pundits" on this site seem to think he is. He lacks pace and his crossing is poor.And as for his goal tally well it speaks for itself in short nothing but a battling midfielder,but a left footed one.In other words nothing that Sean Parrish wasn't!Back to yesterday crap atmosphere, I fear that the days of a fervent atmosphere at a Cobblers home match seem to have passed by.Most people on this site know my feelings about the kick off time and the way thepolice dictate certain matters to the club,but,even I WAS SURPRISED AT THE POLICE PRESCENCE all I can say is the TAXMAN WILL BE RUBBING HIS HANDS AT THE THOUGHT OF ALL THAT OVERTIME COMING IN!Oh and one more thing the 3 monkeys plus Colin Legget who provide us with pre-match and half tinme have to go.Nothing but self important embarrasing comments with the odd faulty microphone thrown in!Surely there must be a younger person with just a bit of enthusiasm (compared to the present lots complete lack of it)who could do the job.
The Ashford Cobbler at 9:24:35 Sunday January 28 2001
Not a totally unexpected result given the weakened midfield. Hunt and Crook look very strong together on the occasions that they have played and if Hunter became available we would be looking strong. In the absence of Crook and Hunter got to go with Frain (when fit) and Hunt. Remember Frain's dominant performances in midfield last year. Don't think Hodge fully fit but noone comes near to offering what he does if he does get it right which he has more times than not this season. Hargreaves allowed an off day as he has been total consistency this year. Just hope it was a blip. Good to see Hope have a good game. He won't let anyone down and I have felt for some time he and Sammo should be the number 1 choice. Upfront time to give Gabbi and Forrester a run with Howard as a late substitution option if the came dictates.
My seasons over at 9:13:4 Sunday January 28 2001
All games are irrelevant now weve played P.sh twice, the season may ignite if we have to play them in the play offs.
Decision Time at 9:12:5 Sunday January 28 2001
I went to the game and was a neutral and wanted to make a decision on who had the best support and then I would support that team. Come on you boys in Blue, not P.sh but Campbell Square and Mereway United!!
ex Vegas Cobbler (now Bucks based) at 8:36:18 Sunday January 28 2001
I thought that apart from Gabbi and Hope the rest of the team were average to put it mildly. The Posh had several gilt edged chances but fortuntely aimed too high on each occasion. The new boy Canonville looked shell-shocked and I can't believe that he's played in the Premiership, and would have thought that he would have struggled to get in Arsenal's women's team!! I hope that it was first game nerves and that he learns where his wing/team mates are in future. If not, Gary Hughes has as much ability and can use his extra distance on throw ins as a more attacking weapon. Never mind at least we were unbeaten. I'm off to Stoke next week and hope for more commitmant from the other 9 players.
You Talk Crap Spooner at 0:38:47 Sunday January 28 2001
At Cambridge Gabbi laid on both goals for Jamie and crossed for him again today. They can play together no problem. Do you include yourself as a 'crap supporter'? Blow it out your arse!
spooner at 23:51:33 Saturday January 27 2001
sat in the North Stand. atmosphere ok for 10 minutes then pretty poo as usual...what a crap set of supporters we have..why do the cobblers fans have to get on the players backs after 1 mistake? highlights? Welchie taking it past 2 posh attackers and the appearance of Gabbii was nothing short of fantastic. Obvious though that Gabbo and jamie can't work together. not their fault but the very weak midfield we have. Frain will never be a centre mid and Savage runs a lot and does little. Agreed MartinW that we need Hunt. our creativity in the middle was zero. having said that apart from the last 10 of the first and the first 5 of the second, boro were worse than us. Clarke and oldfield their pick. the arsenal lad got better as the game went on and sammo, hope and speding played very well. fair result to my eyes.
boro boy at 21:21:59 Saturday January 27 2001
Is anyone out there? Or have you still lost your voices.
Anon at 21:6:10 Saturday January 27 2001
Total capacity is 7653
boro boy at 20:24:37 Saturday January 27 2001
Come on, admit it, you were outplayed today and were lucky to get the draw.
I can only agree! at 19:28:5 Saturday January 27 2001
The police presence was totally over the top and several of us discussed the merits of a midday kick-off. Surely more fans are likely to go for a drink after the game at 2pm than would at 5pm. Most at 5pm will be wanting to get home to get ready for Saturday night whereas 2pm gives you three hours of boozing time prior to getting ready for Saturday night. The copper on horseback at the Washington Square after the game was definitely on an ego trip and again aggresively provocative with his manner. It beggars belief where plod get their ideas from, probably watching too many of Goldies video of the battle of Abington Park. Move along now please mr plod!
Just My Imagination at 19:22:23 Saturday January 27 2001
I still cannot be convinced that Savage deserves a place in the starting line up. You talk about watching the subs kick around MW, just watch Savage when the game is going on, particularly at dead ball situations, and just see how many times he has his back to play!!!! He still flatters to deceive and when all are fit will probably hold his place. In midfield Gabbiadini put more tackles in and played more telling passes than I've ever seen Savage contribute in any game. Please don't tell me that Gabbiadini cannot defend, neither can Savage and often lets his man drift past him. So if Wilson is struggling to play him in the same side as Howard and Jamie then put him in place of Savage. Crooks, Hunt, Gabbiadini, Hargreaves is far better than Hodge, Frain, Savage and Hargreaves.
MartinW at 19:20:43 Saturday January 27 2001
Agree with the comments about the over-the-top police presence. Mounted police and police dogs... come on!! And the fence! What was that about. Is there some theory that people that like running up banks are going to cause trouble?? Erm. Odd. And the club pay for this. And that cost gets passed onto you and I. I have a theory. I think the police insist on overstaffing these games because it's a nice little earner for their overstretched budget. Discuss.
MartinW at 19:8:32 Saturday January 27 2001
Total sell out! Great atmosphere. But the game proved one major thing. We can't be without James Hunt. There was no fluidity in midfield. Frainy did not look match fit and was bound to struggle in an unnatural position. In truth we were very very lucky not to have been hammered. They had a hat full of chances and yet we could have snatched an undeserved winner with a scramble right at the end. The new lad Canoville did not look very good, gave the ball away too often and did not look too confident but that might be first night nerves. Even Willo looked to the crowd in disbelief when Chris Hargreaves was named man of the match. It was like in the old days when Wilkinson used to get it for being the worst on the pitch. Except Hargreaves DID play well. What made it laughable was that Gabbiadini was head and shoulders the classiest player on the pitch bar none. He oozed ability and he was at the centre of everything that we did that looked threatening. Lovely runs into the box, drag backs, tarty shots... he did it all except score. Jamie, on the other hand, had yet another lethargic, out of sorts performance - the third on the trot - and I'm now beginning to worry about what was up with him. Still, you persevere and he began to show something towards the end of the game, only to be brought off for Howard. Unbelievable, I thought, unless he was injured. I thought Frainy should have come off instead. Savage was infuriating, played sublimely when running at their defence, had one run and shot that needed a great save from the keeper, then the next minute he was choosing the wrong option when a cute final ball was needed in the penalty box. But that's what you get with him. He's still worth a start in our team. And I wish people would not swear at him. I had a pretty good debut for the Pish, although had the ball been swept wide often enough I could easily have exposed Spedding's penchant for playing too centrally at times. All in all we have to be satisfied with a point... because we didn't deserve it. Bring back Hunty!!!
Also, am I the only one disappointed by the level of ability when the reserves are warming up at half time. While the opposition seem to be cute and doing fancy tricks. Ours, and Morrow is the biggest culprit, is very adept and sending long passes well wide of the man he is trying to hit. It's all a bit scary if they are our future!!! Just watch next time.
Answer! at 18:40:41 Saturday January 27 2001
For those who verhemently attack the policing policy over all ticket games, how do you explain today's attendance between two average second division sides? Forget the 7079 quoted by the club, there were fewer than a hundred seats vacant today.
harry c at 17:53:20 Saturday January 27 2001
agree with Ralph....Gabbi best player in our side today...always looked like something was going to happen when he had the ball. We simply cannot afford the luxury of Hodge if he is not going to take his man on or get decent balls in the box or tackle back in midfield or break into a sweat or just look interested...etc etc On his day he is a pleasure to watch but not today. By the way did you think that the police presence after the game was a bit over the top. Dogs and horses and barriers to separate the fans. I stood and watched the posh fans coming out of the ground and listened to their bemused comments...more coppers than cobblers fans etc..Oh and what was that big cloud of smoke those in the west stand could see in the town centre?
Anon at 16:32:29 Saturday January 27 2001
If the gate today was 7079 can anybody tell me where the 700 empty seats were ??????
Rodney at 15:51:1 Saturday January 27 2001
Clearly Green has played his last match for us: Wilson says their will be a statement about the player next week. By all accounts Hope was excellent. Both teams hit the woodwork late on and a draw was the right result.
NTFC@2view at 15:36:33 Saturday January 27 2001
Fairly even game. They looked dangerous in attack - Clarke was a handful and it's typical that Atkins got the worst out of him. I thought we played better football than them, but Hodgy was not really able to beat his man and the young Arsenal lad looked a bit 'shell shocked' at times. Gabbi was man-of-the-match (not awarded) and was a class above the others on display. He must start all games. Jamie out of sorts, but he and Gabbi didn't link well. Hargreaves was 'off', but Dunc is looking a class defender again and was my m-o-m 2. The rest were solid, the ref was crap, Barry Fry hid in his dugout until the 87th minute when he came out to abuse the ref and was 'You fat b@starded by the crowd'. They had one off the line and we hit the post in the 89th minute.
Ralph at 15:31:51 Saturday January 27 2001
Bit of an anti climax today but probably a typical tight derby game. Welch didn't have much to do just a few long range shots. He did take on and beat two Posh players though. Chilvers was a hard act to follow but I thought Canoville did okay, he certainly knows how to tackle. He did get dragged across a couple times though and his distribution does not appear to be as good as Chilvers. Sammo played okay, Hope put in a couple of great block tackles but gave the ball away to easily. Spedding was hmmmmmmm, okay. Overall the defence lacked shape but I think that was down to the fact that Hodge and Savage played so poorly in midfield and much of the threat came from Posh's midfield strolling through us. Frain did well considering how long he has been out and Hargreaves battled well although his passing game was not up to usual standard. Those who were unsure of James Hunt's worth to the side may form an opinion that he really does hold things together, we missed him. Jamie was not firing on all six today and was eventually taken off for Howard. Gabbi was for me, by a mile, our best player. Everything positive in our play eminated from him and I think it is bunkum for Wilson to suggest that he is ready now, he has been good enough all season. Unlucky to hit the post in the 91st minute, Gabbi created more in midfield than anyone else, put in the best two crosses of the game for Forrester and Savage, and posed a threat each time he got the ball up front. Wilson has to make room for him. This might rankle but Oldfield was my man of the match and looked the complete midfielder today. Lovely to see Fat Bloke out of the dugout at the end and get so much orchestrated abuse. Frainy thought 0-0 was a fair result, I thought the crowd was bigger than 7079. At a push 7081 with Savage and Hodge making up the numbers!
Deepcut Cobbler at 14:47:29 Saturday January 27 2001
Match report anyone? How near were we to the full house figure? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Deepcut Cobbler at 14:44:20 Saturday January 27 2001
Typical, only just been able to get on, O-O? I take it all who are normally near to a radio were at the game. At least we didn't have the dreaded loss!! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
DubaiCobbler at 14:1:45 Saturday January 27 2001
See ya next game richie!!!
richie fan from new zealand at 13:59:21 Saturday January 27 2001
dont do that dubia cobbler you fright the life out of me for a min cobblers man wats the guts
DubaiCobbler at 13:57:12 Saturday January 27 2001
Phew!!
That was far too stressfull...
Complete lack of information...
Better next week???
Anon at 13:55:45 Saturday January 27 2001
0-0 full time
Rodney at 13:55:29 Saturday January 27 2001
That's two matches now without scoring. Despite are much vaunted attack, it is lack of goals rather than leaky defence which is costing us dear this season.
DubaiCobbler at 13:50:40 Saturday January 27 2001
Well I suppose no news is good news????
Liverpool just went 1 up... Barmby
richie fan from new zealand at 13:50:17 Saturday January 27 2001
we gana score soon i can feel it in my bones
DubaiCobbler at 13:43:46 Saturday January 27 2001
1.41pm GMT...... 0-0
richie fan from new zealand at 13:34:22 Saturday January 27 2001
www.pandersport.co.nz/soccer.htm worth a look anybody interested
DubaiCobbler at 13:29:48 Saturday January 27 2001
www.teletext.co.uk.... says 0-0 tooo
richie fan from new zealand at 13:18:8 Saturday January 27 2001
wats happerning anon,somebody say something
DubaiCobbler at 13:17:37 Saturday January 27 2001
apparently still 0-0
richie fan from new zealand at 13:7:23 Saturday January 27 2001
not now grrlllsssss more important things going on shhhhhhhhhhh go play with your dolls
richie fan from new zealand at 13:3:16 Saturday January 27 2001
mr flys mob getting tied yet shite i hate this silence
Anon at 12:55:2 Saturday January 27 2001
Ceefax : 0-0 at half time, cobblers, Welch, Canoville, Sampson, Hope, Frain, Savage, Spedding, Hargreaves, Hodge, Gabbiadini, Forrester
DubaiCobbler at 12:52:26 Saturday January 27 2001
Halftime 0-0... according to Yahoo sport
richie fan from new zealand at 12:51:20 Saturday January 27 2001
WATS THE SCORE
Northantgrrls at 12:47:37 Saturday January 27 2001
hi guys...we hate football...why does no-one ever post anything interesting?
DubaiCobbler at 12:46:19 Saturday January 27 2001
Yahoo says 0-0...
WOT`S THE SCORE at 12:43:28 Saturday January 27 2001
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
richie fan from new zealand at 12:43:26 Saturday January 27 2001
ANON mods and rockers you as old as me lol.you ever go the guys and galls in abington street.stan and that bit he was knocking name jean lol.i know you lol
NIV IN CYPRUS at 12:41:15 Saturday January 27 2001
Anybody got coverage of the match on the net?
richie fan from new zealand at 12:26:53 Saturday January 27 2001
somebody say something wats going on ahhhhhhhhh anybody there
richie fan from new zealand at 12:23:0 Saturday January 27 2001
RODNEY you sure you a true cobblers fan,if i had a season ticket i would crawl to the ground for this game flu or no flu wat r u hmm
richie fan from new zealand at 12:18:43 Saturday January 27 2001
geeeeee wats happerning some body speak to me we scored yet bugger cant take any more of this need a drink
richie fan from new zealand at 12:13:16 Saturday January 27 2001
come on the cobblers stick right up barry fly and his bunch of no hopers
Rodney at 11:51:57 Saturday January 27 2001
Ill in bed with flu, season tickets going to waste. Good luck the Cobblers. Cheer me up with three points. Good to see Marco getting his chance. Shoot on site, mate!
Just Another Three Points at 11:3:23 Saturday January 27 2001
They don't know w e 'hate' them, isn't it fun?
?????????? at 10:13:30 Saturday January 27 2001
Cheer Up Barry Oh What Can It Mean To A..........
FAT BORO BAST*RD AND A SH*T FOOTBALL TEAM
THIS IS FORRESTER DAY FOR A HAT - TRICK
Rach at 9:12:6 Saturday January 27 2001
Clap Clap!
ACE at 8:14:3 Saturday January 27 2001
Sportsman's Bar is opening at 10.30am at Sixfields, Alcohol for breakfast! EVERYBODY give the Posh grief!!
Anon at 5:35:55 Saturday January 27 2001
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ICANTSLEEPCOS at 3:34:38 Saturday January 27 2001
IHATETHE POSH IHATETHE POSHIHATETHE POSHIHATETHE POSHIHATETHE POSHIHATETHE POSHIHATETHE POSHIHATETHE POSHIHATETHE POSHIHATETHE POSHIHATETHE POSHIHATETHE POSH
Anon at 0:50:17 Saturday January 27 2001
Hammer the Pish Gots?
Anon at 0:37:32 Saturday January 27 2001
Apparantly the moon on square on market is opening at 10.30 but a lot of boro fans may be in there!
Anon at 23:35:41 Friday January 26 2001
See you all at lunch time tomorrow when we hammer the pish gits. Night Night
Sean from London at 23:26:1 Friday January 26 2001
Who'll keep the posh out - Welch, Welch, Welch.Who'll keep the posh out - Welch, Welch, Welch. Who'll keep the posh out - Welch, Welch, Welch. Who'll keep the posh out - Welch, Welch, Welch. Who'll keep the posh out - Welch, Welch, Welch. Who'll keep the posh out - Welch, Welch, Welch. Who'll keep the posh out - Welch, Welch, Welch
Come on chaps I have a tenner on this, does anyone know the answer? at 23:16:44 Friday January 26 2001
Arsenal cannot do it unless Arsene Wenger leaves. Man U have done it more times than anyone other British club. Liverpool have done it once but not in the usual way. Everton, Oldham and Charlton have all done it once but Wimbledon will never do it unless Crystal Palace go bankrupt.
harry c at 23:16:35 Friday January 26 2001
read all of the gossip....missus says its time for bed ! roll on noon tomorrow
Bunter at 23:15:22 Friday January 26 2001
Just next to the coffee on the top shelf!
Anon at 23:0:50 Friday January 26 2001
THIS IS PATHETIC!!! Where's the banter!!!????
Anon at 22:36:12 Friday January 26 2001
where is everybody?
Bez at 22:28:1 Friday January 26 2001
It seems that the losers from down the A45 are underestimating us. If they think that we are lacking midfield craft and are most dangerous from set-pieces they haven't been near Sixfields in the last 12 months. Mark Tyler really should take a look at the rulebook before he starts spouting such BS, it is when the ball is played not when it arrives. Wally. If Forrester does nothing but score goals then, again a bit of a shock in store. Barry Fry just keeps coming out with them doesn't he. Does he not understand that if his side play their best football they will win and if we play ours we will win. Both teams can't play to the top of their ability at the same time as they would just stifle each other and stop playing football. Prick. Yeah, they have some good players, Tyler, Drury, McKenzie and Clarke are all players but in their place put Welch, Sampson, Forrester and Gabbiadini. You are talking 400-500 appearances for their 3 players in comparison to 1600 for ours. Should be a good game. Everyone be up for this one! You're a Cobbler, what noises do Cobblers make? Fat Fry is a w***er, Fat Fry is a w***er, la la la la, la la la la! and Tyler is a rent boy, Tyler is a rent boy, La la la la, la la la la!
Anon at 22:12:35 Friday January 26 2001
to anon that can be arranged!!!
Nat at 22:12:5 Friday January 26 2001
Ticket STILL for sale, no response as yet!!! Genuine offer and top quality seat! Email me if interested.......
Anon at 22:9:38 Friday January 26 2001
ne1 else excited?? I am!!!
Michael Fish at 22:2:23 Friday January 26 2001
It ent snowing here in Diamondsland, although with the temperature currently @ 3.7 and falling, it could turn to snow......hang on, it's stopped raining! Good news is there is no hurricane forecast...
Anon at 21:40:41 Friday January 26 2001
Im borough till i die
DavCobbler at 21:1:35 Friday January 26 2001
PattCobb.........Will be collecting said Cobbler at approx 10am.....Into Town for a tour of local hostelries hoping to find one open though an offy will do if not.....dump t` motor somewhere.....game......celebrate......yet another tour of this time definately open hostelries.........UTC...........FTP !!!!!!!
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 20:18:52 Friday January 26 2001
Let's ALL get behind GABBO tomorrow, no more Back-stabbing him..... He's going to prove us ALL wrong.... COME ON GABBO...
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 20:15:2 Friday January 26 2001
This in tonight's local Paper......
POSH READY TO RUMBLE
BARRY Fry has drawn the battle lines for tomorrows derby at Northampton (noon kick-off) by insisting Sixfields will be no place for faint hearts or weak minds.
The Posh manager has called on his players to be strong, brave and ready for their most physical examination of the season against a team who love a good scrap.
Fry said: This is a game for strong, tough men. Tackles will be flying in and there will be some ferocious football so anyone who doesn't fancy that sort of game needn't bother turning up.
I know we can outplay Northampton when we are at our best, but we will have to earn the right to play by standing up to whatever they throw at us.
Fry's final team selection really hinges on the participation of top defender Adam Drury. The 22-year-old returned to training after a five-day illness yesterday, but looked weak.
If he plays it could be as a full-back with Dan Murray starting at centre-half and Richard Scott moving into the midfield slot left vacant by illness-victim Richard Forsyth, although Simon Rea is also a surprise contender after training yesterday.
Fry added: Simon did a bit yesterday, but he's got to convince me he can stand up to the rigours of a local derby. He's barely trained in the last six weeks so it would be a risk to send him onto the field, but I need my strong menand he is one of them.
Adam didn't look too clever yesterday, but I can't see myself not playing him and in all probability he'll return to left-back with either Dan or Simon at centre-half.
Strikers Martin Williams and Andy Clarke suffered knocks in training earlier this week, but are expected to be fit, while midfield pair Jon Cullen and Tony Shields have been added to the squad that last saw action in Swansea two weeks ago.
Northampton are expected to give a debut to new loan signing Leo Cannoville, a full-back from Arsenal.
Posh: (from) Tyler, Gill, Scott, Edwards, Drury, Oldfield, Shields, Hanlon, Williams, Farrell, Clarke, McKenzie, Jelleyman, Murray, Hooper, Connor, Forinton, Cullen.
Northampton: (from) Welch, Cannoville, Spedding, Green, Sampson, Savage, Hargreaves, Forrester, Howard, Gabbiadini, Hodge, Hope, Frain, Sollitt, Ferguson, Nicholson, Morrow.
Northampton expect the match to be a 7,500 sell-out. Posh sold the last of their 1,200 allocation on Wednesday afternoon.
DANGER MAN
Only Jamie Forrester qualifies as a Northampton star, but he is one of the brightest talents in the entire second division.
His 15 goals are good enough for second spot in the second division goalscoring charts and his smart finish at London Road earlier this season sparked The Cobblers' comeback to form.
He can spend long periods out of a game, but give him a sniff at goal and there's NO-ONE more dangerous.
OTHERS TO WATCH
Over the last few season's, Northampton have earned a reputation as a dangerous side from set-pieces which is mainly down to the excellent delivery of former Birmingham full-back John Frain. Frain is on his way back after a long term injury and could return to the squad tomorrow.
Big Steve Howard has been Forrester's strike partner lately, although Marco Gabbiadini has started to justify the hype which surrounded his free transfer arrival from Darlington with goals in sucessive periods over the Christmas period.
Goalkeeper Keith Welch was outstanding as P**h in December, and he's usually well protected by burly centre-backs Richard Green and Ian Sampson.
There's not a lot of midfield craft, but Dave Savage and James Hunt are two dependably honest toilers. Wide man Chris Hargreaves has done well since his summer move from Plymouth, while former Walsall and Swansea winger John Hodge is a dangerous opponent down the flanks when fit.
OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST..
Simon Davies bragging about how brilliant his goal was last season......
Mark Tyler stating "We owe Northampton one, after being beaten by a OFFSIDE goal at Christmas"
Tyler also states that "We didn't play too badly when they beat us, there goalkeeper had to make some cracking saves..."
Here's to 3 points tomorrow....
GABBO to score the 1st....
Norwich Cobbler at 20:9:48 Friday January 26 2001
Not looking forward to the rush down to Northampton for the morning kick-off - why couldn't they have kicked off at 1.00 - at least I could have had a bit of a lie in. Still I just hope that the weather holds off and we get a decent game in decent conditions. Bringing the whole Norwich Cobblers tribe tomorrow - hope there's plenty of "cheer up Barry Fry..." singing tomorrow 1-0 will do it as long as thats the score at 90 mins.C'MON YOU COBBLERS!!!!!!!!
COL at 20:4:30 Friday January 26 2001
There is no snow here
MartinW at 20:2:5 Friday January 26 2001
How is it snow-wise in Northampton - coz where I am in Bucks the snow is lying and looks like it could endanger walking ability, let alone sporting activity
Walter Tull at 19:28:19 Friday January 26 2001
Walter Tull Tull Tull
Anyone know the answer? at 19:17:1 Friday January 26 2001
Arsenal cannot do it unless Arsene Wenger leaves. Man U have done it more times than anyone other British club. Liverpool have done it once but not in the usual way. Everton, Oldham and Charlton have all done it once but Wimbledon will never do it unless Crystal Palace go bankrupt.
Nat at 18:53:39 Friday January 26 2001
Hi folks! I have a spare ticket for tomorrows game, it's my season ticket seat D108 west stand lower, it's just above the away dugout. I'm still going so can meet anyone outside the ground with the ticket. E-mail me if anyone is interested for a very reduced rate of only £5!
One Way at 18:28:33 Friday January 26 2001
You definitely have the arse of a cow! Probably shit for brains too! Still if it makes you happy.
abington park i was there at 18:25:24 Friday January 26 2001
If i had the wings of a sparrow if i had the arse of a cow i`de fly over boro tommorrow and shit on the bastards below
Quiz Time! at 18:11:23 Friday January 26 2001
Arsenal cannot do it unless Arsene Wenger leaves. Man U have done it more times than anyone other British club. Liverpool have done it once but not in the usual way. Everton, Oldham and Charlton have all done it once but Wimbledon will never do it unless Crystal Palace go bankrupt.
Check before ya travel at 18:4:49 Friday January 26 2001
Talking of Fluff it is snowing in Oxford and heading this way from the West. Apparently it is settling up to an inch thus far.
Fluff at 18:3:41 Friday January 26 2001
Talking of 'Half Man - Half Biscuit' they have a new album out entitled 'Trouble over Bridgwater'.
WERETHEPRIDEOFALLENGLAND at 17:54:9 Friday January 26 2001
THECOCKOFTHENORTHWEARETHECOBBLERS!!!
WEREONLYWARMINGUP at 17:53:32 Friday January 26 2001
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ZIGGA ZAGGER ZIGGA ZAGGER at 17:52:50 Friday January 26 2001
OI OI OI DID HE S.AG HER YES HE DID...
WERE FROM NORTHAMPTON TOWN at 17:51:3 Friday January 26 2001
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SUNSHINE GIRL IM LOOKING DOWN YOUR at 17:50:29 Friday January 26 2001
BRA I SEE 2 ROUND THINGS I WONDER WHAT THEY ARE....
6 FOOT 2 EYESOF BLUE BIGSAMMOS AFTER U at 17:49:38 Friday January 26 2001
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SHESAIDSONYOUBEANORTHAMPTONFAN at 17:49:8 Friday January 26 2001
SHESAIDSONYOUBEANORTHAMPTONFANUNTIL YOURDIEINGDAY
ABINGTON PARK at 17:48:24 Friday January 26 2001
VISIT THE SCENE OF THE BIGGEST BATTLE SINCE BANNOCKBURN THE BATTLE AND RUNNING OF THE POSH RATS
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heshothemissedhemust be at 17:46:27 Friday January 26 2001
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na na nanananana nana nana at 17:45:45 Friday January 26 2001
Hey cobblers
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MYOLDMANSAIDFOLLOWTHEVANANDDONTDILLYDALLY at 17:42:56 Friday January 26 2001
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asshewheeledherwheelbarrow at 17:41:29 Friday January 26 2001
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withaknockkneedchickenandabowleggedhen at 17:40:9 Friday January 26 2001
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PATTCOBB at 16:44:11 Friday January 26 2001
Just ever so slightly worried about the weather(when haven't we been this season) in towcester we have had 4 hours of heavy rain that goes against the forecast,all eyes on Blob Currier if this rain carries on through the night......ps good news about Gabbi's selection now the chips are down Marco WILL produce the goods (egg on face time methinks).What's the S.P. for tomorrow DAVCOBBLER? Drink post-match result pending?Tinnies before hand?
Paul S at 16:28:35 Friday January 26 2001
From excellent BBC web site -
Northampton boss Kevin Wilson has signed utility defender Lee Canoville from Arsenal on a one-month loan and he goes straight into the squad for the derby match against Posh.
Captain John Frain will definitely start the game and Kevin Wilson has revealed that striker Marco Gabbiadini will be leading the line.
Wilson said: "Steven Howard and Jamie Forrester have been playing up front together in recent matches, but I just feel the time is right to give Marco a chance." -----
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/football/teams/n/northampton_town/default.stm
TRB Mark at 16:21:44 Friday January 26 2001
South Beds Cobbs, it's just as difficult to get out of Diamonds as it is Sixfields, hence the parking all over Irthlingborough. Andy C, thanks for the Pulis explanation and yes, you are right about Clare being valued much higher than £50,000 when we wanted him. Does anyone know if the pubs are open before the game? They wer'nt on Boxing day, near the ground anyway. Re the 12.00 kick-off. It didnt prevent loads of Cobblers fans taking a kicking @ Cardiff as mentioned below.
I'm looking forward to tommorrow, but the last home game v Pooh last season was well subdued and was'nt a sell out either. Lets hope this is better oh, and don't forget your claret y- fronts.
Violet Tendency at 15:44:25 Friday January 26 2001
COSH-COSH-COSH THE POSH!
Mal at 15:17:37 Friday January 26 2001
Mick, If you think about it. It comes from the traditional Royal colours of Red, White and Blue. Red for the away strip.
ML at 14:54:38 Friday January 26 2001
Just found out that Bergkamp is set to make his debut at Oldham next week. Come on!!!
harry c jnr at 14:9:45 Friday January 26 2001
dennis bergkamp!
Militant Leftist at 14:8:59 Friday January 26 2001
Please be Bergkamp!
harry c jnr at 14:5:35 Friday January 26 2001
sid@ntfc.....yeah, but at least 500 won't be arsed 2 turn up!
harry c jnr at 14:1:52 Friday January 26 2001
news just in, we've signed another player from arsenal, hes a reserve team player, wants to move away from london, any ideas???
Vince at 13:49:32 Friday January 26 2001
Paul S, for everything you wanted to know abot Wrexham (and a lot more you didn't) visit www.wrexhamcybercity.co.uk
Anon at 13:43:21 Friday January 26 2001
I used to live bear Southend in the 60's and there was rearly any football related trouble - mind you a few scuffles on the sea front with mods and rockers! Southend often played their home games on a friday night so as not too clash with the London clubs and regularly used to get 10-15,000 for a Division 4 game although attendances were much higher at most clubs then.
Paul S at 13:38:52 Friday January 26 2001
Footballers always seem happy to play Friday night, dont know why. Maybe they want to get bladdered on a Saturday night, or perhaps they enjoy the floodlight games better (and Friday games will always have more atmosphere than Tuesday games). Still appreciate the view that M1/M6 isn't going to be much fun on Friday night. BTW anyone know what Wrexham (pubs,nightlife B&B) is like as we are considering staying overnight
Anon at 13:16:36 Friday January 26 2001
anyone know if Cobblers' fans ever have trouble in Southend? I'm off to a stag do there straight after the game 2moro, wearing the claret shirt as requested, and don't wanna risk getting beat up.
Militant Leftist at 13:5:48 Friday January 26 2001
The only game I ever remember going to on a Sunday was the Cardiff away leg of the playoffs in 1997. AND it was a 12.00 kick off. It would help if we could play on Sunday but there seems to be a trend for Friday night games at the minute. Tranmere always used to play on Fridays and legendary footie group Half Man Half Biscuit even made a song called "Friday Night and the Gates are Low". Says it all, really.
Carl at 12:37:42 Friday January 26 2001
I'm sure it is all our clubs fault.
Not now going to Oldham at 12:21:12 Friday January 26 2001
Thanks, NTFC, for agreeing to change the Oldham game to a Friday night. Why not a Sunday or an earlier Saturday kick-off? Lovely choice of the M1 or the M6 on a friday night. Once again the fans come first.
Anon at 12:13:15 Friday January 26 2001
There is a new cobblers website at www.expage.com/cobblers.
dyl at 12:12:14 Friday January 26 2001
Perhaps he's not as good, or perhaps we did such a good job with Chilvers that they want us to do the same for Canoville. The fact is he's from the Arsenal stable and that probably means he's no duffer. They don't have to loan us anyone, so the fact that they are trusting us with another of their players is a good thing in my book. Let's give him a chance and for the moment view the cup as half-full.
Sid@NTFCU at 12:11:29 Friday January 26 2001
Northampton Town v. Peterborough - just phoned up the Club - it's SOLD OUT!
Someone explain this to me at 11:55:51 Friday January 26 2001
Arsenal told us to get stuffed when we wanted to get Liam Chilvers on loan for a 2nd month because they need him so why did they let us loan Lee Canoville? Don't they need him aswell?
PJ & Duncan at 11:17:47 Friday January 26 2001
Stop nicking our line Boxing Introducer
dan beaman at 11:8:14 Friday January 26 2001
hi, i'm 16 year old from northants, anyone who wants to email me they can, on scruge55@hotmail.com
to his horse at 9:46:33 Friday January 26 2001
all of us who have followed the cobblers for thirty or fourty years owe you newer fans an apology.it should have been explained that hating boro is not optional.stuck in the car park at boro i tuned into radio cambs to hear the boro fans slagging off fatboy and the presenter asked one of them which was THE match cambridge or cobblers.he said northampton always has been always will be.forget the diamonds this is the one that matters.and if the roumours of ticketless hordes massing on the other side of the A1 are true come saturday evening some of you doubters may understand
The Boxing referee......... at 9:32:15 Friday January 26 2001
Let's get it on
That Boxing Introducer.... at 9:31:59 Friday January 26 2001
Let's get ready to RUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMBBBBBBLLLLLLLEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Militant Leftist at 9:3:9 Friday January 26 2001
Bobby Barnes is illegitimate he ain't go no birth certificate he's got AIDS and cant get rid of it he's a Boro bastad
NOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF at 7:30:55 Friday January 26 2001
NOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OFNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OFNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OFNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OFTHAT B.S.T.RD CANTWELL!!!!!
MartinW at 1:34:2 Friday January 26 2001
I'm very worried about this MartinW fella for Posh. Very worried. Be very very afraid. On the other hand, he might be shit. Apparently useful for Reading pre-Cureton before disappearing to Swindon. How dare Posh sign my namesake. Are they taking the piss, or what. Next thing you know they'll sign a Drilling Cobbler in midfield and a Child's View in goal. Coz that's his best position!!!If MartinW scores on Saturday, I promise never to bother Cobblers Comments again. Honest. Do I sense a prayer session! Oh for a Sammo wonder goal like at their place.
Let's stuff Posh out of sight. I hate em. There's extra edge on this from my point of view. This is personal. Sod every other result this season, Barry Fry is taking the piss. And he must pay. There is only ONE MartinW and he's not playing for f£$$ing Posh!! Hate me or deplore me, I don't deserve this. Anything... but this.
Deepcut Cobbler at 0:30:1 Friday January 26 2001
Bournemiff can keep WHU. If we are being affiliated or being used as a schooling vehicle for the Gunners, I know where I would prefer to be. As long as the liaison between Kev and his mate Arsene is maintained it is to the benefit of both Arsenal and especially NTFC! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!! Dual scarves with NTFC/AFC? Claret/Red and White? We are there for the away strip already.
Terry Hawes at 0:2:49 Friday January 26 2001
This Williams fellow has been known to miss from two yards out! Wow! It's looking good for us...for now!
Here's hoping for a Cobbler victory!
Cheers from Canada,
Terry
south.beds.cobbler at 23:13:55 Thursday January 25 2001
Not if, but when rubbish and dudones hit the football league,flying through the lower divisions straight into div 1,no dout thier ground will hold 12,000,pay at the gate,exelent parking,easy access from east northampton/wellingboro,and average gates of 10,000 plus v wolves,b,burn,cov,and forest,etc .At the same time we will be yoyoing between,the 2nd and 3rd div struggling to attract new support as we only have halifax,york and hartlepool,to entertain us!.Casual supporter dont you worry, if you fail to buy aticket on time,you can still catch a first div game at nene park . But one good thing that will come out of this nightmare situation we would have a proper rival, not some rent a rival(camb u may we borrow yours)(yes you can but please dont sing that ridiculas song about Noel Cantwell). Lets not let that happen ,cheer the mighty COBBLERS to the 1st. What time do the pubs open on sat am at the ground?
We hate the borough we do!!! at 21:12:49 Thursday January 25 2001
We hate the borough we do!!!We hate the borough we do!!!We hate the borough we do!!!We hate the borough we do!!!We hate the borough we do!!!NOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELLNOEL NOEL THAT IS THE NAME OF THAT B.ST.RD CANTWELL - FORGOT ITS FAGGOT FRY!!!
mick at 20:34:35 Thursday January 25 2001
Here's a question for you - Why do England play in white and blue? We (work) don't know, and a bet someone on here does. Sorry it's not Cobblers related, but to prove my credentials, I've got to get up at 5am to get to THE game in time. Northampton police, dont you just love them?
Fitzgerald at 20:30:17 Thursday January 25 2001
Tinker you were right mighty Sir Kevin has done us proud.
Come on you TOWN
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 19:55:32 Thursday January 25 2001
DERBY PLANS IN DISARRAY
UNDER THE WEATHER: Posh defender Adam Drury has not trained for the last five days due to a virus.
POSH plans for the big second division derby at Northampton on Saturday have been thrown into disarray by illness, injury and contract negotiations.
Midfielder Richard Forsyth has already been ruled out because of a virus that has kept him away from London Road for eight days while key defender Adam Drury has not been seen at the ground for five days for the same reason.
Striker Jason Lee and central defender Simon Rea are long-term absentees while goalkeeper Mark Tyler’s participation was dependent on a thorough fitness examination this morning.
Posh manager Barry Fry has also been frustrated in his attempts to sign veteran Norwich defender Steve Walsh on loan in time for the tough trip to Sixfields so if Drury fails to recover teenager Dan Murray could be pitched into just the third league match of his career.
Fry said: “I spoke to Norwich manager Nigel Worthington last night and they have not managed to agree a financial pay-off with Walsh although they will be having further talks in the near future.
“We expected to see Adam Drury back by now because he hates missing training never mind matches so as things stand Dan Murray could well play at centre-half alongside Andy Edwards.
“I have no doubts that Dan is going to be a fine player for the club and to be fair to him he’s not let us down in the matches he has played, but Northampton are a tough test and you need the players like Drury in the side.
“Mark Tyler feels fine in himself and if he convinces me his dodgy ankle won’t stop him kicking the ball, he’ll definitely play.
“Charlton have said I can have Sasa Ilic on loan if I want him, but I’m not bringing a goalkeeper of his quality just to sit on the substitutes’ bench.”
Charlton centre-back Daniel Shittu is also available on loan, but Fry’s plans to watch him in a reserve game last night were spoilt by a postponement.
The Posh reserve team fixture at Cheltenham was also postponed because of a waterlogged pitch leaving Fry unsure whether to play newcomer Martin Williams from the start at Northampton.
Williams hasn’t played a first-team game since Boxing Day and Fry was keen for him to get another 90 minutes under his belt.
POSH have taken Havant and Waterlooville central defender Gary McDonald on trial.
McDonald comes highly recommended from current Havant boss Liam Daish and the 21-year-old former Portsmouth trainee will arrive at London Road next week for training and a couple of reserve team appearances.
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steve at 17:18:43 Thursday January 25 2001
In reply to Don Burgess.
Arnold Woollard Left Back 3 appearances for Northampton Town 1950/1
Debut game Colchester United away 17/2/51 left to join Newcastle United. Rejoined Northampton 1961/2 season playing 13 games. Debut game away at Grimsby 3/3/62. Played 18 games the following season
with his final match being away to Coventry on 13/10/62.
Total appearances for Northampton Town 31 in the League, 2 in the League Cup and 1 in the FAC.After leaving Northampton he returned to Bermuda to work in Local Government.
king kev* at 16:53:49 Thursday January 25 2001
i didnt write that one!
jamie * at 16:52:9 Thursday January 25 2001
CIJ u are the mother of all rumours!!!!!!! everything u say is the gospal truth i worship u!
Carl at 16:49:11 Thursday January 25 2001
Well blow me down, a rumour that came true, well done CIJ. Maybe the rest will learn unless they see it with their own eyes, it don't mean nuffink. UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!
CIJ at 16:39:29 Thursday January 25 2001
As predicted on the 4th Jan!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"I was wondering if u could shed some light on an issue?? I've just been down to Sixfields to pick up some tickets and when I was down there a player was being introduced to the people who work in the club shop! He's young tall and comes from Sheff Wed. We're supposedly getting him on a non-contract basis and he hopes "Paul Jewell will let him go for free". Any ideas on who this guy is?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Well I think we all know who it is now!!!! What I want 2 know is how come its taken nearly a month!! Nicholson looks a good player, he was on the verge of the Sheff Wed team all season but only made 1 appearance. He was an un-used sub quite a lot though!!! Well Im off 2 find out some more transfer rumours............
conspiracy theorist at 16:1:32 Thursday January 25 2001
Hopefully they will give us Bergkamp soon in exchange for Ryan Thompson
MP at 15:53:47 Thursday January 25 2001
Well, conspiracy theorist, I for one am quite happy to borrow defenders from Arsenal.
conspiracy theorist at 15:45:50 Thursday January 25 2001
These Arsenal loans smell like a "Factory Club" set up is in the pipeline...
Anon at 14:54:24 Thursday January 25 2001
Northampton Town have signed Arsenal utility man Lee Canoville on a month’s
loan. Canoville, who can play at right back, in the centre of defence or in
midfield, is a 19 year old who joined Arsenal in the summer of 1997 from
the FA School at Lilleshall.
Ealing born Canoville represented England at under 16 level and made his
first team debut for Arsenal in this season’s Worthington Cup tie at
Ipswich. He has been a regular in Arsenal’s reserve side this season, and
played in their recent game against Nottingham Forest reserves, where
Brazilian Edu made his first appearance in English football.
Canoville, who has been allocated squad number 2, will be available upto
and including the home game with Wigan Athletic on Saturday February 24. He
said, "I hope I can do as well here as Liam Chilvers. I wanted first team
experience and as soon as I knew of Northampton’s interest in me things
moved very quickly. Liam told me about his time at Northampton, how well he
was treated and what a good set up it is here. Since arriving I’ve been
very impressed with the club. I hope to do well for Northampton over the
next month and we’ll take it from there."
Cobblers boss Kevin Wilson said, "Lee is a good athlete. He’s 6ft plus and
works hard with good pace. It’s a big compliment to us that Arsenal trust
us with their younger players. They respected the way we helped Liam and
they were keen for Lee to come here. He can play in a number of positions,
and he gives us good options. He’s walking straight in to a big game -
derby matches are always full of pride and passion and it means a lot to a
lot of people. It’s Claret Day 2 on Saturday and it’s a great chance for
the fans to show their pride in the club. Everyone pulled together for
Claret Day last year and we need that again for the final third of this
season."
· Meanwhile, 20 year old former Sheffield Wednesday left full back Kevin
Nicholson has joined the club on a non contract basis. Kevin Wilson said,
"Kevin is here on a non contract basis but more with a view for next
season. He’s done well in some reserve games for us but we are starting to
shape our squad for next season and while he will spend the rest of this
season playing for Forest Green in the Nationwide Conference, we will have
first call over him if we need him."
· The Cobblers boss is hopeful that Lee Crooks injury is not as bad as
first feared. Crooks was carried off at Bristol City last weekend but
Wilson said, "Lee has a grade one medial ligament strain and we are hoping
he will be back within 10 days."
· The reserves scheduled trip to Bristol Rovers on Wednesday evening was
postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
Reasons to hate Boro (1-12) at 14:19:1 Thursday January 25 2001
1. They play in blue. All the bastards play in blue - Scotland, Italy, Colchester, Wigan etc etc etc.
2. Barry Fry is a fat crook who uses his "unique brand of humour" (ie being an overweight misogynistic homophobe with the mouth of a sailor and the wit of Jim Davidson) to detract from the fact he couldn't manage the provervial piss-up in a brewery.
3. Their "striker" did that annoying finger-to-lips "shhh" thing when he scored on Dec 23rd. Says it all really when a home team player scoring sends the ground into silence.
4. They beat us 4-0 in the Cup a few years ago.
5. Their ground is a shed.
6. The cup of tea I had outside the ground on the 23rd did nothing for my hangover.
7. Peter Boizot has got a silly name.
8. Ditto Gareth Jelleyman.
9. Andy Clarke was terrible for the Cobbs, but scores regularly for the swamp donkeys. What gives, Andy?
10. They think Jason Lee is a good player, despite the fact that he is in everyone's All-Time Worst Premiership XI and is actually about as good as Ali Dia (remember him?).
11. Fatty Fry thought it was funny when his side lost 5-0 to Chelsea. Obviously, they were never going to get a result there but it would've been nice if he'd been a little bit confident in his own team to do themselves justice. If Wilson did something similar, I'd be bloody disgusted.
12. Fatboy Barry has no shame. Remember the red shorts incident?
Andy C at 14:11:51 Thursday January 25 2001
Anon at 12:8:44 - of all the rumours I've heard about Pulis' sacking, that wasn't one! Incidentally, I see on the Sky Sports site that Cheltenham have offered £40k for Darryl Clare. Grimsby turned it down but Lennie Lawrence said the offer "wasn't a million miles from our valuation". This seems to be rather less than they wanted for him last year - or is my memory playing tricks on me?
Don Burgess at 14:7:27 Thursday January 25 2001
Hi, I am trying to locate the statistics and any information about Arnold Wollard for a newspaper article I am doing on him for the Bermuda Sun newspaper. Mr. Wollard was the first professional football player from Bermuda. I believe he played for Northampton from 1956-62 plus from 1950-52.
Any help would be apprecriated.
Thank you
harry c jnr at 13:49:22 Thursday January 25 2001
COME ON U COBBLERS, LETS BEAT THE P*SH SCUM!!!
Deepcut Cobbler at 13:45:33 Thursday January 25 2001
1. Good references as a prospect for the future on Nicholson from a Wednesday fan who watched him regularly in the stiffs, he was sorry to see him go!?! 2. Following the Gills financial irregularities, Chesterfield are now under investigation. Is this the tip of a very big lower club ice berg? Or the gathering momentum of a downhill snowball? When will they be coming for us? 3. Lee Maddison gone to Carlisle from Dundee. Someone remind me why we sold him? He was a decent full back wasn't he? 4. I will be one of the unfortunates who will not be at Sixfields on Saturday. Am assuming that all within radio commentary listening distance will be at the game. If there are any who are not and are able to, a net commentary would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks... COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!! Up the P@@h, right up 'em.
Anon at 12:45:2 Thursday January 25 2001
Nicholson is a former England youth skipper who has never really come on as many thought he would.
He still has a lot of time on his side however, and finally made his Sheffield Wednesday debut as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers in August 2000 following an injury to Andy Hinchcliffe.
With his contract up at the end of the season, Nicholson had his contract terminated by mutual consent in January 2001, and he signed for Second Division Northampton Town.
marco at 12:11:25 Thursday January 25 2001
according the chron we're announcing the loan signing of a right back this afternoon, described as a Premiership first team squad member. Any ideas? Nicholson is a left-back and has signed on a non-contract basis.
Anon at 12:8:44 Thursday January 25 2001
Inside info: Pulis was allegedly sacked for fining players and putting the cash under his bed.
TOP HAT at 11:53:23 Thursday January 25 2001
OR DOES ANYBODY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE STEVE WATKIN RUMOUR
TOP HAT at 11:44:47 Thursday January 25 2001
ANY BODY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT NEW FULL BACK WE HAVE JUST SIGNED FROM WEDNESDAY
Andy C at 11:22:27 Thursday January 25 2001
To TRB Mark (a long way down the page!)... I don't know what Tony Pulis is up to. He always struck me as far more honest than our chairman Paul Scally but recent events haven't shown him in a good light. I don't think he was behind the allegations being taken to the papers, although Scally is adamant he was. It's been suggested that he manipulated transfer activity for his own gain (because he was entitled to a cut of profit, allegedly) but there's no more proof of the "gross misconduct" for which Gillingham sacked him, than there is of the financial irregularities which have got our rivals all excited about the possibility that we might get demoted. Both sides are keeping their powder dry for the court case which is scheduled for April, at which Pulis will claim unfair dismissal (and up to £400k compensation, a not inconsiderable amount for both him and the club!). Maybe then we'll find out what went on, or maybe it will be settled quietly when both sides have played their brinkmanship games. Apart from being an unsuccessful manager, I have no idea why Pulis was fired by Pompey; maybe their chairman wanted him out and figured everyone would believe the misconduct claim as it was his second! He's getting an internal appeal against that one; we're watching with interest. Personally, I think the Gillingham case was two men with big ideas (and arguably, even bigger egos) falling out and trying to get the best they can out of the parting.
EvenmoremilitantMartinW at 10:49:39 Thursday January 25 2001
Yeah, leave Haircut 100 alone - Favourite Shirts is class.
Me at 9:46:47 Thursday January 25 2001
There is a god!!!!! On 24th March I have to attend a wedding, thus meaning I will be missing Oldham away due to be played that day. But no...... God has decreed that I shall watch the Cobblers at Oldham as he has told Oldham officials to play it the night before. Sunday would have been better but hey, beggars can't be choosers.
Hefty john at 8:37:55 Thursday January 25 2001
Does any1 else have a Gold Bond with the Cobblers? Its £52 a year and I was wondering if any1 ever wins anything or if the money goes to the club?
Militant Leftist at 8:26:0 Thursday January 25 2001
What's wrong with Haircut 100? "Love Plus One" is a fine record!
To the Wetweekenders at 8:6:35 Thursday January 25 2001
If the P.sh match means nothing to u fine, but dont drone on like Ashley from Emerdale in the pulpit, if you are a sad wetto, still collect autographs, have Haircut 100 records and posters, Lycra Jogging suits fine but by coming on here we know who you are. The P.sh match is the greatest event this year and any year, and I have a life, yes here on this Site, I am inside your PC as we speak, so watch out I may jump out and smash your 80s 12" record collection which will leave the Haircuts in one piece!!!
To South Beds Nonno at 7:58:10 Thursday January 25 2001
I would stay in bed on saturday you are not someone I would want next to me in the trenches, you sound like a boring Wally!!!
To MG at 7:56:38 Thursday January 25 2001
You probably get your kicks out of eating Hamsters Heads, yes we all h`hate' the P.sh' but get a life, there are different versions!!! A bit of passion in our `sad' lives is not a bad thing, but im lying I do hate the P.sh. To MartinW, the Driller if in disguise is not me the usual mischief maker, and it is to clever for a P.sh...
MartinW at 1:20:30 Thursday January 25 2001
And how easily you were fooled (not Drilling Cobbler - I sense the anonymous mischief maker from Posh land) Ha ha. And if I was playing on Saturday, the boss wouldn't have allowed me to watch Marilyn Manson in London. Not good for on-field performance. And another thing I wish that people would not pretend to be som.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
The Drilling Cobbler at 23:34:50 Wednesday January 24 2001
MartinW, I now know why you get so much crap on this website. Its because all along you have failed to admit that it has been a childhood dream of yours to play for posh! And now your dream has come true. Not only are you boro through and through, but you even had the cheek to sign for them intime to make your debut at sixfields. You have spent the last few years mascarading as a cobbler, even setting up and maintainig a website devoted to your number1 enemy. I am just one of a number of innocent cobblers that sincerely believed you, accepted you for who you are, and respected your comments on this site. You have made many of us feel like fools Martin, but we will have the last laugh on Saturday when Sammo clatters into you early on and puts an end to your dream of scoring the winning goal infront of your adoring Blue following. A request to this website master (Ray) - please delete all of MartinW's comments as they are just a sad reminder of the man we all felt had claret veins but instead has blue shite! Lets all forget the past on this sad day and look ahead to a future where we can no longer download cobblers goals, but instead remember them as we first saw them and cherish them even more so than before.
Tinker at 23:18:58 Wednesday January 24 2001
Fitzgerald. Stop moaning, wait till till the morrow, all will be revealed. The mighty Sir Kevin has it sorted out ?
MG at 21:40:55 Wednesday January 24 2001
We are in danger of ending up like the jocks, they hate England and can only raise their game when they play us. Personally I quite like Scotland, whisky, fine folk and not a bad little game they invented too! Dare I say it I enjoy going to London Road, it's a proper football ground, terraces and atmosphere. Do you know there is not a lot of difference between them and us either. Go easy on the blind hatred or you just might miss a decent game of football.
Fitzgerald at 21:35:59 Wednesday January 24 2001
Why o Why have we signed Kev Nicholson a left sided player when we need a Right Back ???
In anticipation of...... at 21:24:34 Wednesday January 24 2001
"Your'e Shittu, and you know you are......."
Giles Lawrence (Shiteboro' COBBLER) at 20:54:51 Wednesday January 24 2001
FRY SET FOR ILIC SWOOP
WORRIES over goalkeeper Mark Tyler's fitness has prompted Barry Fry to
prepare a swoop for one-time Charlton hero Sasa Ilic.
Tyler was to undergo a thorough test on his troublesome ankle ligament
injury this afternoon to determine whether or not he can take part in
Saturday's second division local derby at Northampton.
Posh boss Fry has Ilic, the star of Charlton's dramatic Wembley first
division play-off penalty shoot-out victory in 1998, as a stand-by as he doesn't want to throw youngster Dan Connor into the white-hot atmosphere of Sixfields.
Fry said: "I've spoken to Charlton manager Alan Curbishley and he says I can have Ilic on loan if I need him. Obviously I'd rather have Tyler, but his ankle is not clearing up as quickly as we expected. Mark has problems kicking and that's a crucial part of a goalkeeper's game these days. It will be up to him, but what he tells me later today will make my mind up. I'd expect Ilic to be excellent at our level and we have some pretty demanding games coming up in the next month so I will need a top-class experienced goalkeeper."
Ilic (28) is a Croatian national born in Australia who leapt into the
limelight when Charlton spotted him playing for Dr Marten's League outfit St Leonard's. He helped the London-based side into the Premiership, but his form dipped and he's been out of the first-team for over two years.
Fry is due to attend Charlton's reserve-team game this evening when he's also expected to take a look at their Nigerian-born central defender Daniel Shittu. Shittu (20) has yet to play for the Charlton first-team, but has impressed Fry in reserve-team football.
Norwich City veteran Steve Walsh remains Fry's first choice, but he is still negotiating his release from Carrow Road. Simon Rea is now thought unlikely to return to action this weekend.
Fry pulled Connor out of this afternoon's Avon Insurance Combination League match at Cheltenham in case his goalkeeping plans went completely awry, but new striker Martin Williams was expected to have another run-out.
Also out is Jason "He's got a Pineapple on his head" Lee, with a re-occuring knee injury...
HERE'S TO 3 POINTS ON SATURDAY....
south beds cobblers at 20:37:28 Wednesday January 24 2001
As hard as i try to whip my self into a one sided (not so) local derby frenzy,i find im not in the least bit botherd about who we play,just as long as its a stylish win for the COBBLERS, what would help me get in the mood for the (big)game is several pints before hand.What time do the pubs around the ground open 10 am, i hope!!!I agree with pattcobb,Gabbiadini must start. UP THE COBBLERS...
i LOVE at 20:29:8 Wednesday January 24 2001
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dudududududu at 20:26:56 Wednesday January 24 2001
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The Barnet effect at 20:13:48 Wednesday January 24 2001
It is the new breed of Cobblers sprogs that have been brought up on a diet of Alf Barnett. Cambridge will never match the masters, P..sh are just trying to make out that we dont exist. In my formative years every second of every day I prayed to the god YRRRAB YRF that all P..sh fans would go to Hell, but then I found out that they showed Coronation Street repeats in Hell, so its Chicago Rock Cafe that I wish on them, the queue that winds round to the bus station and all there fans are at the back all on a promise in Chicagos but the line never moves not even for a 1000000000 years!! Thats Hate!!!
Spud at 19:6:29 Wednesday January 24 2001
Oldham clash moved
Oldham Athletic v Northampton Town
Nationwide League Division 2
Friday March 23 2001
Kick off 7.45pm
The above match has been switched to now take place as above to avoid a clash with the England-Finland World Cup qualifier taking place the following day.
Meanwhile, to co-incide with CLARET DAY 2 against Peterborough on Saturday, the Cobblers Superstore at Sixfields has a big sale that begins at 9am on Saturday morning. Many items are reduced, and any supporter looking to visit the Superstore on Saturday is urged to do so before the game, as the Superstore will not be open after the match on police instruction.
The club are urging all fans attending Saturday's ALL TICKET game with Peterborough United to arrive early at Sixfields as a capacity crowd is expected and the early kick off time of 12 noon could lead to crowd congestion as all fans try to arrive at the same time.
TRB Mark at 18:53:27 Wednesday January 24 2001
Lets face it (thank God!) that Cobbs v Pooh games are pretty much huff and puff off the field without any serious trouble since the mid seventies. Whilst I have an irrational severe dislike of the Pooh, I certainly don't fear this fixture (from a personal safety pov) in the same way as I would say a Cardiff game. The police ought to be confident enough to handle a set of fans which are pretty much similar to our own (part from the fact we've got four fingers and 2 eyes) so "police over reaction " springs to mind. Ho Hum. To Steve the pooh, I know where you could park but I ent telling, cos it's our secret place and we get out in five mins flat. I bet the atmosphere will be subdued as well due to the noon kick off (although this gives the Chron the chance to say "High Noon" when ever they mention the match).
In the latest "When Saturday comes" there is an article about the pooh v Cambridge fixture and the writer (a City fan) says "that the fued between Posh and Northampton cannot compare" (to Pooh v Cambridge). Maybe it can't these days as we hav'nt had enough opportunities to stoke up old flames but I'd agree with someone else below, that boro are better matched to Cambridge and would prefer to see them as rivals rather than a team that takes 3,000 to London road on a Tuesday night for an Autowindscreen group game.
nsb at 18:29:0 Wednesday January 24 2001
but why would anyone have feelings for barnet?
nsb at 18:28:4 Wednesday January 24 2001
thats right bollocks to all the london derbies, bollocks to the old firm derby bollocks to the milan derby, the madrid derby, the mank derby, bollocks to them all, this is a REAL derby match!
Proud to be a young moron at 18:9:14 Wednesday January 24 2001
Nice to know that the young hate the P.sh.gg.rs as much as us veterans!! Well done nsb! And ballcocks to anyone that has feelings about Barnet!!!
PATTCOBB at 17:30:37 Wednesday January 24 2001
Sorry but it's moan time again folks.Cast just a quick glance at todays news on the official site and you will see an advertisement if you like for the sale at the club shop starting 9.00am Saturday.You are advised to arrive early because the shop will not be open after the game on POLICE INSTRUCTION........So now it seems the egg-chasing dictators from mereway are really putting the boot in.Personally I believe the local plod are running scared,they seem to be taking the precautions way too far,after all Pooh will only bring 1,000-1.250 supporters if they have not got the know how and manpower to deal with a few football supporters I for one must question their ability to police the county on the whole.In a way by enforcing all the special instructions( all-ticket,12.00 k.o. etc etc)one feels that they are almost resigned to not being able to cope with whatever incidents that may occur.Finally eith the Millwall game fast approaching and seeing them top of the league I am wondering if they may announce the game is to be played behind closed doors or even bring in the army to patrol the streets just in case.RIGHT MOAN OUT OF THE WAY COME ON COBBS LETS STICK ONE(ANOTHER ONE) RIGHT UP THE BIG ROUND ONES FAT ARSE.......ps GABBIADINI MUST START THE GAME!!!!
Militant Leftist at 16:52:47 Wednesday January 24 2001
The only reason Posh fans claim to not care about their matches with us is because they lost the last one.
nsb at 16:17:56 Wednesday January 24 2001
crick cobbler: shouldnt it be claret AND WHITE cottage?
nsb at 16:16:56 Wednesday January 24 2001
re: young morons, i am a young moron and to me the pish match is the most important fixture in the entire footballing calendar, who gives a toss about the fa cup final or the champions league nothing beats the cobblers/pish derby.....................
Crick Cobbler at 15:50:28 Wednesday January 24 2001
I am moving soon (out of Crick !) and buying a new house. Any suggestions for the name ? Current favourite CLARET COTTAGE, any ideas ?
Answer to Steve (posh fan) at 15:48:43 Wednesday January 24 2001
There is no problem with the car parks if you are Zen enough to sit in a queue for 15 - 20 minutes to get out of the gate. Despite other comments, I would prefer that to the grounds where there is only street parking which you have to roam aroud looking for and which you can't find after the game. The only thimg that you'll have to worry about is looking at all the happy faces in the Cobblers cars around you.
Militant Leftist at 15:23:31 Wednesday January 24 2001
So, thats who's replacing Chilvers! And to think, I polished my boots especially this morning!
marco at 15:7:0 Wednesday January 24 2001
Young Sheffield Wednesday defender Kevin Nicholson has joined Northampton on a free transfer. The 20-year-old full-back, who has been training with Northampton in recent weeks, would have been out of contract in the summer.
Nicholson's solitary appearance for Wednesday was as a substitute against Blackburn earlier this season.
Davey at 14:38:12 Wednesday January 24 2001
I agree with eyup!! Sing your heart out for the lads, get a bit of that hotel end magic and don't forget it is CLARET DAY. Come on Cobblers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
EYUP!!!!! at 14:28:27 Wednesday January 24 2001
The fun has begun. Don't you get that little bit of a buzz about this time of the week, you know starting looking forward to the weekend, and then you realise, eyup, this week we play Peterborough and then your mind wanders back to December the 23rd the trepidation, anticipation and any thing else that ends in ation. So we've nearly sold out a game of football as well, this should hopefully mean a good atmosphere and who knows another glorious 3 points to add to our already respectable tally. The only problem is who is going to do the Saturday afternoon commentary on Cobblers Comments for those poor souls who can't make it on Saturday. Lets all have a bloody good sing, Bristol Rovers springs to mind, start about 10 minutes before and never stop, it must have helped that day, and we have all been just a little reserved this season, so Saturday could be the start of a beautiful thing, sing loud and we win, then again it might not. You might all be wanting Wilson's head again come 2pm on Saturday, hope not.
Danny Boy at 13:40:25 Wednesday January 24 2001
Come on Cobblers. BEAT THE BORO BASTARDS. I have got a good feeling about this game. Forrester hat-trick would be nice as he hasn't scored one yet. I think it would be fitting if we can shit on a team who are crap especially if it is the scum.
Vince at 13:38:32 Wednesday January 24 2001
Hopefully a full house on Saturday but does anyone know if Pboro have sold their allocation of 1250 tickets? - a few days ago they still had some for sale. Saints don't have a game until 10th Feb when they are at home to Rotherham needless to say NTFC are also at home that day playing Luton in yet another all ticket game - sure to be a sell out!!!
FULL HOUSE!!!!! at 13:17:47 Wednesday January 24 2001
COME ON BOYS DON'T LET US DOWN-IF WE PLAY WELL AND WIN AND ENTERTAIN WHAT A GREAT ADVERT TO THE "FLOATERS" THAT WOULD BE..PS do the eggchasers play this Saturday wwould be able to see both games if so.
Hernan at 13:11:49 Wednesday January 24 2001
I have spoken to a few boro bastards(I was nearly sick) but I managed to find out they hate us as well.
The Man Who Hates Boro' at 13:6:34 Wednesday January 24 2001
I have mailed Liam Brady, personally to ask him if Liam Chilvers can stay on as it would do him good. I douby very much that it will help but it's worth a try.
P.S. I fucking hate boro, shit on the boro, shit on the boro on Saturday.
Silver Surfer / random SPAMer at 13:1:23 Wednesday January 24 2001
If anyone wants to visit a great NTFC website, with less-than up to date news but a pretty nifty poll, go to:
www.stormloader.com/cobblers
TWSP at 12:14:34 Wednesday January 24 2001
According to the Sixfields ticket office there are a couple of hundred tickets remaining for Saturday.
Hefty John at 11:39:29 Wednesday January 24 2001
There were loads of MAn City everywhere but 9000 seems a bit exaggerated, although it was definitely, as doormen say: "capcity plus".
harry c jnr at 11:15:40 Wednesday January 24 2001
9000 in the man city game?? and at the bristol city game, if the capacity is 21,000, and there were 11,000 there, i don't see how you could fit in another 10,000 in there?
harry c jnr at 11:12:5 Wednesday January 24 2001
steve(p*sh fan) try mcdonalds, or if your feeling generous, try the cinema car park............ oh yeah, its £10 though, but they might raise it because we're playing such a shit team
Sid at 10:14:38 Wednesday January 24 2001
Well done Ray on hitting the 400,000 mark! Now I have congratulated, I have to plug this feature on your site (SORRY!). I have a picture of Barry Fry at the Chelsea game earlier this season on my "Cobblers Captions" feature - and I would be grateful if supporters could leave their witty captions to it. Those with the best captions gets theirs in the Caption Of The Week! You'll agree, many comments could be made of the pic! It is at -----------------------
http://boards.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=964&p=16&forumId=5155
---------------- Thanks Ray. UP THE COBBLERS!
Metal Guru at 8:7:33 Wednesday January 24 2001
It is such a waste of energy to hate something that isn't even aware that you hate it! If you put as much energy in to supporting the team and singing on matchdays you would probably feel a whole lot better about yourself.
Geographical nonsense at 7:47:21 Wednesday January 24 2001
I dont care what county P.sh think that they are in - I still hate them! Leeds is in Yorkshire, Man U in Lancs, doesnt stop the rivalry, and Cobblers are a bigger club. P.sh hate Cambs. because they are a soft touch with no real support..
richie fan from new zealand at 4:13:36 Wednesday January 24 2001
its probably 4 00 am over there and you buggers are in bed,but im back and reading with interest wats going on and you still bloody moaning.weres ray got to we need somebody to keep you buggers in order later guys...............
9224 at 23:40:47 Tuesday January 23 2001
to Steve (Posh fan - urgh) - the best place to park is probably nearer to your ground than ours!!!!
9224 at 23:39:8 Tuesday January 23 2001
I think Arsenal are displaying the greedy mentality upon which the Premiership was (and is) based by not allowing Chilvers to stay longer. The fact is the majority young players get limited opportunity to play in the Prem, and cannot be afforded by smaller clubs due to top-flight pay structures. Liam did a great job for us, but is probably earning more than our squad's average despite only ever having played for us at a senior level. I'm afraid, as I said before, a prime example of how bigger clubs are severely damaging the national game.
steve (posh fan) at 22:37:53 Tuesday January 23 2001
Im coming to the sixfields on sat and wandered if anyone could tell me the best place to park. Ive heard its hell getting out of your car park. By the way, the reason we hate scumbridge not the cobblers is a geographical one. We use to be in Northants, now we are in Camb's.
Cobbler from Daventry at 22:16:10 Tuesday January 23 2001
Got to agree with Crick Cobbler about the timing of Claret day 2. Are the Marketing people at the club living on a different planet? The last 3 games have been nut shrivellers whereas claret day 1 was in the middle of summer. Come on guys - get a grip - and don't whinge about the fans not wearing their claret on display if it all backfires. Not all of us are 18 year olds....I will be wearing my shirt under a thick coat.
Young Morons at 22:15:26 Tuesday January 23 2001
To the younger P.sh and Cobblers who come on here and make out the P..sh game means nothing to you, well fine but keep it to yourselves, you will never experience the great rivalry that we had in the 60s and 70s and to a degree in the 80s. If you werent there you will never know what you missed and dont get onto the moral high ground I dont remember anyone getting hurt, it was huff and puff. So if you get excited when its Luto then you are sad as this site testifies everyday. So come on Saturday and stuff the rest of the season!!!
There crime at 22:12:7 Tuesday January 23 2001
Was to get caught! Most of the real trouble makers didnt get caught and they were both from Northampton and from Wigan - the Stewards - but that was a debate that got boring and im joining in. The previous comment wsnt from me as I know that being the MASKED MAN it will be attributed to me!
amazed at 22:6:41 Tuesday January 23 2001
Yeah, let's all spare a thought for the morons who face GBH charges at Wigan! Let's hope they go down. They certainly aren't fans.
I wuz there! at 21:33:44 Tuesday January 23 2001
As normal over time stories get exzzzagggerated - Man City game - the crowd was nothing like any of you morons have described, I bet you tell the girls BIG tales too!
YHIH at 20:53:37 Tuesday January 23 2001
The CLARET DAY is a great idea for the fans and players this saturday as it will bring in a full gate.
But spare a thought for the fans who have to go to Wigan next month to face charges of GBH against Wigans stewards. Why nothing about this in the clubs official news???? Anybody got any further details???
Plain Jane at 20:52:7 Tuesday January 23 2001
When are you going to get in touch then Northampton Boy?
Northampton Gas at 19:37:8 Tuesday January 23 2001
Tomorrows reserve team game at The Mem may be off due to a waterlogged pitch. I have suggested that it be switched to 6fields. *s*
Anon at 19:14:55 Tuesday January 23 2001
what the ****
Anon at 19:10:9 Tuesday January 23 2001
and I've also written a lot of poetry
Anon at 19:8:1 Tuesday January 23 2001
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Arsenal call back Chilvers
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Arsenal call back Chilvers ^top
Northampton Town on-loan defender Liam Chilvers has returned to Arsenal at the request of the Premiership club.
Chilvers made seven appearances for Northampton and helped the club get to within two places of the second division play-off.
Northampton boss Kevin Wilson said: "I am sorry to see Liam go.
"He did very well for us and I'm sure the experience of playing first team football with us was good for him.
"I know Liam enjoyed his time here and I would like to thank Arsene Wenger for allowing us to borrow Liam and wish Liam every success for the future.
"He fitted in very well here and turned in some excellent performances.
"He helped us out over what was a very busy month with seven league games and with only one defeat, he more than played his part in a fine team effort.
"Both on and off the pitch he was a credit not only to himself, but to Arsenal Football Club and I wish him and Arsenal well and thank both Liam and Arsene Wenger for their assistance.
"We have been well served by our loan players here over the last 15 months."
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Wilson targets 70 points ^top
Northampton Town boss Kevin Wilson has set his side a points target of 70 to get into the second division play-offs.
Wilson is already on course to get past his first hurdle when he predicted that 52 points was sufficient to avoid relegation back into the third division.
The Cobblers have recorded 40 points this season and lie in eighth place in the second division, within touching distance of the play-offs.
But Wilson said: "As I said at the start of the season we have got three targets.
"If we get to our first target of 52 points that means we won't get relegated, anything over 70 points and then you have every chance of being in the play-offs."
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Tough month ahead ^top
Kevin Wilson has admitted that his side could be in for a tough month with the Cobblers playing four teams in the hunt for promotion.
The Cobblers tackle local rivals Peterborough United on Saturday and then face four teams who currently lie in the top ten of the first division table.
Wilson said: "We have to make sure that we are ready for our next coming games. We have a very important month coming up in February.
"We play Wigan, Millwall, Stoke and Notts County who are very good teams in and around us.
"It could be a very good month for us."
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Pledge to fans ^top
Kevin Wilson has called for fans to support Claret Day 2 when Northampton Town take on Peterborough United at Sixfields on Saturday.
Claret Day came to Sixfields on the final home game of last season, when supporters dressed in claret to show their support for the team.
Wilson said: "The scene looking around Sixfields against Mansfield last year was very impressive, with three sides of the ground bathed in claret.
"I am hoping we can get something similar on Saturday.
"Local derby matches always generate plenty of passion, and there is sure to be a large crowd at Sixfields at the weekend.
"We've played some excellent stuff over the last few weeks, and I hope that all Northampton Town fans will want to show their pride in the team by turning up wearing claret."
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Crooks crocked again ^top
Lee Crooks may have played his last game for Northampton and possibly his last game of the season after damaging medial knee ligaments.
Crooks, on loan from Premiership strugglers Manchester City, played his first Cobblers game since injuring his ankle in the 2-2 draw with Wycombe at the end of last year.
But after just 64 minutes of Saturday's game, Crooks, a surprise choice in the Cobblers midfield, was stretchered off again clutching his left knee and in tremendous pain.
"Lee has done the medial ligament in his knee," said manager Kevin Wilson.
"He got over his ankle injury, but now he's got a new injury which is very disappointing to us because he's a very good player."
Crooks will await medical reports before learning the full extent of the injury, but his season could be over if his ligaments are torn.
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Wilson wants Chilvers right back ^top
Cobblers boss Kevin Wilson will speak to Arsenal this week in the hope of bringing full-back Liam Chilvers back to Sixfields.
Chilvers played the last game of his loan spell with Northampton on Saturday, but looked highly impressive during his month with the play-off hopefuls.
"We will now have to wait and see what happens with Liam," said Wilson.
"We are trying to get him back for another month but it's difficult.
"The lad has done well in the month here and in the seven games we have played in that times we have only lost one, so that speaks volumes for him."
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The better team won - boss ^top
Kevin Wilson praised the performance of Bristol City on Saturday and then urged his team to forget about it and get back on a winning run.
Northampton had gone six games unbeaten prior to the game at Ashton Gate, a run that started at Peterborough's London Road before Christmas, and now Wilson wants his men to go on a similar run, starting against Peterborough again on Saturday.
"Danny has turned us over after we beat them at our place," said Wilson.
"But if we can take three points out of six against a very good team like that then we will be very happy.
"Up until that defeat we had gone six games unbeaten, but we were just beaten by the better side on the day.
"Now it's all about getting back on an unbeaten run and getting back to winning ways on Saturday."
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Mr and Mrs Anon at 18:18:38 Tuesday January 23 2001
We take exception to those of you who think that Anon is a nobody. Anon happens to be our own very gifted little boy who supports Northampton Town. Never misses a radio broadcast and always watches the goals on Sunday.
Mabel at 18:16:15 Tuesday January 23 2001
Millytant Lefty Person - You tawk abaht Sammo's finish v Poo being so good. I fawt he was trying to trapp it!
Treenie at 18:16:15 Tuesday January 23 2001
Top Hat- The person who asked about the the lettering was a friend of mine who didn't know what name to put so didn't put one. They also would never slag off the team as they are loyal to the club. It automatically comes up as anon as there is no name. Therefore Anon is not the same person. I also think this was mentioned last week!!!!......COME ON TOWN!!!!
Archie at 18:6:35 Tuesday January 23 2001
Treat yourself to a big claret winter coat then!
Crick Cobbler at 17:51:25 Tuesday January 23 2001
While I understand the concept of CLARET DAY as an encouragement to demonstate our allegience to the club, why is the day scheduled for the middle of winter when we will all be sitting in our big winter coats? Perhaps we're not 'real fans' like the toons etc, or perhaps we're just more sensible. Isn't the real way to enthuse the fans by what happens on the pitch? So come on lads, stuff the posh ! (I've got a bet on the we win by a two goal margin - so perhaps I'm not that sensible after all)
nsb at 16:38:54 Tuesday January 23 2001
but if you ask me that fat git got what he deserved, its damn cheeky sneaking in and robbing proper supporters (ie cobblers) the chance to see their beloved team!
nsb at 16:37:2 Tuesday January 23 2001
the man city game certainly saw sixfields as packed as it has ever been. from what i can remember there were quite a few instances involving the police and city fans who were in the north stand, i remember one fat arse city fan sitting in front of me being told in no uncertain terms by a group of lads to get the **** out of there! which is why i was all the more gutted when they equalised cos nobody in the north stand saw the bloody goal go in cos we were all looking at what the police were doing..................
Dyl at 15:33:42 Tuesday January 23 2001
pradon?
Steven Grummettinho at 15:23:16 Tuesday January 23 2001
Oi Dyl! can't you spell the you byslexic dastard!
Militant Leftist at 15:18:59 Tuesday January 23 2001
Trust me, this is a 100% true story. I personally was refused entry to the ground for the first part of the game, where I was talking to a number of City fans, with blatantly false tickets they said they had bought in the pub prior to the game. When I got into the ground I noticed plenty of people in the North Stand wearing sky blue City shirts! How did that happen!! Also, can u remember seeing any City fans sitting down in the South Stand? Because according to my ex-steward friend, people were doubled up standing in rows of seating, and dozens stood at the front, with yet more standing in aisles and in the huge flat areas at the food bars. I wish it wasn't true, but it is!
Dyl at 14:46:59 Tuesday January 23 2001
Can't see it myself. You're suggesting that the ground had an extra 30% above its capacity. Even utilising aisles and stairways that's not possible. And whilst the North Stand was full, the area between the seats and the pitch was not chocabloc, which it would have needed to have been if 9-10000 people were in teh ground.
Militant Leftist at 14:39:49 Tuesday January 23 2001
They weren't exactly "wandering around" but were quite openly sitting in aisles, standing at the front and at tea bars etc. I know a steward who worked that day and resigned there and then due to the massive implications in terms of the Safety License. It was his estimate, not mine, and for the record he reckoned it was nearer 10000.
Tern Style at 14:23:41 Tuesday January 23 2001
ML, thats the first time I've heard of the attendance against Man City a couple of seasons ago being an "alleged 9000". I think it was a ground record but I didn't notice about 1500 of fans wandering around looking for a seat.
Northampton Boy at 14:0:49 Tuesday January 23 2001
Blow it out your arse !!!!!!!!!
TWSP at 13:49:54 Tuesday January 23 2001
Lee Crooks:- excerpt from the Chron. "The Mancester City man damaged medial ligaments in his left knee at Ashton Gate and although the injury is not as serious as first feared, he still will not be around for the weekend. It now looks as though he may only be out for 7 to 10 days said a relieved Wilson. He was having a scan yesterday and as long as that comes up clear he should be all right. We fearde the worst on Saturday, but hopefully the injury will settle down and he can stay with us".
Anon at 13:25:40 Tuesday January 23 2001
From the Nationwide web site
Cobblers Crooks crocked 22 Jan
Northampton Town's on-loan midfielder Lee Crooks could have played his last game for the Cobblers.
The Manchester City player injured the medial ligaments in his left knee during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Bristol City.
Ironically, the 23-year-old was playing his first game since recovering from an ankle injury sustained in the clash against Wycombe Wanderers last month, but his comeback lasted just 64 minutes.
Crooks was injured following a strong challenge by Peter Beadle in the centre circle.
"Lee has done his medial ligament in his knee," revealed Town boss Kevin Wilson.
"He got over his ankle injury and now got another one which is obviously disappointing. It's a blow for us because he is a very good player."
Militant Leftist at 12:41:25 Tuesday January 23 2001
I think you should definitely be able to get 2 seats together on Thursday. The actual attendance will probably be what it usually is when the ground's full - 7100 odd. Still, nothing to compared to the alleged 9000 that saw the Man City game a few years ago...
Anon at 12:27:57 Tuesday January 23 2001
Will I be able to get 2 tickets for the North Stand together on Thursday or will they be gone.
Militant Leftist at 12:12:43 Tuesday January 23 2001
From what I hear most of the West Stand is gone and u can only get tickets for the sides and front of the Dave Bowen. Trouble is, if Boro don't sell their full allocation, it'll leave 300-400 empty seats in the East Stand which we won't be able to sell on the day because of the all-ticket restriction. Still, we should be getting 7000+.
Mal at 10:35:39 Tuesday January 23 2001
We here that Posh haven't sold all their allocation for Saturday, does anyone know how many Cobblers have sold? Up the Cobblers
TOP HAT at 9:21:0 Tuesday January 23 2001
ANON WHY DO U WANT A NAME ON THE BACK OF A SHIRT FOR, IT WAS ONLY A MONTH AG0 THAT U WERE SLAGGING EVERYBODY AT THE CLUB OFF WHAT ARE U GOING TO HAVE ON THE BACK.............I 8 NTFC
Ray at 9:4:31 Tuesday January 23 2001
448 to go... Thanks :-)
Sid at 8:48:49 Tuesday January 23 2001
Ray - the 400,000 mark looms ever closer! Well done!
Richard Head at 8:3:42 Tuesday January 23 2001
Wilson out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Christian Lee in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grips must = Gripes at 7:51:49 Tuesday January 23 2001
Richard Head!
Ian at 0:24:42 Tuesday January 23 2001
Ray, is there something up with the counter? I was wondering if the magic 400000 had been reached?
TRB Mark at 23:2:5 Monday January 22 2001
Hey, Andy C, glad your'e still about. What I want to know is what is your ex manager Pulis up to? He gets the boot from the Gills for "unproffessional conduct" and a few months later , gets the heave ho from Portsmouth (?) for exactly the same reason! What is he doing??
Wurzel at 23:1:32 Monday January 22 2001
Quick message to Martin W and A Childs View - great weekend, thanks for the points, what a spoilsport for not putting away goals on your site Mr W - shame on you. Never mind, I caught them at the ZybeReds site. View from the City end behind the goal - Hunt missed an absolute sitter. Great technique to head downwards but not when the ball just bounces up into our keeper's hands. That could have changed the whole complexion of the game - i.e. you would have shut up shop just like on Boxing Day and got away with another robbery. A Childs View is of the opinion that honours are even after respective 2-0 home wins. I'll agree with that if you can show me the video of the game at Sixfields when you scored two, had two disallowed, hit the wordwork three times and had two penalty appeals turned down (albeit one was very dodgy). Oh, the same video when the opposition only had one effort all game. Anyway, don't want to rub it in too much. Had great fun doing that on Saturday night. Message to all other NTFC fans - Martin W talked about the Wurzels on the jukebox. Maybe he's a closet City fan or maybe he's just getting on a bit - but he sure knew all the words.
Northampton Gas at 22:56:34 Monday January 22 2001
Is anyone going to watch the reserves play at Bristol Rovers on Wednesday night with a spare seat, or wish to travel and prepared to split the petrol cost?
south beds cobbler. at 22:18:8 Monday January 22 2001
As one who cares little about this one sided "local derby", having to leave home at 9.30 to get there for mid day,its abit annoying,then lissten to one side whip themselfs into a frenzy whilst the other wonders what all the fuss is all about,it must boost there ego,s no end, a form of flattery i guess. But saying all that iwill be cheering as loud as the next person to help the mighty Cobblers to another victory over the little fenland team of no great significance(any one for another suger beet?).. For what its worth the game i get most exited about is against luckless Luton(feb 10)..GOOD LUCK THE COBBLERS..
Fat HarryW at 21:53:49 Monday January 22 2001
Mmmmmm, I just love those grips from my respectable contributor friends.
Deepcut Cobbler at 21:47:15 Monday January 22 2001
Harmless pranks are OK. Its the malicious(too harsh??) impersonating of the normally respectable(?) contributors that grips. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!! WSC and 6 pts are in the bag, the rest of the season will have a rose or even claret tint to it....
A Kidney machine at 21:43:9 Monday January 22 2001
I can take the piss if I want to.
To all at 21:38:55 Monday January 22 2001
Please, let's not get too upset about the pranks on here, don't forget it's a Cobblers web site, not a kidney machine.
Deepcut Cobbler at 21:35:20 Monday January 22 2001
MartinW. Lots of comments regarding Sammo's celebration against P@@H. Your video didn't extend to the full version. Any chance? If not, a repeat on Saturday would go down well. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Masked Man at 21:7:17 Monday January 22 2001
Who am I??? Am I really MartinW, Hartwell, Posh Spice, ChildsView I am definately not a P..h fan. Am I Mr Duplicity stating im not one of the above or am I anon, or Danny - who am I??
TherealSlimShady/sorryMartinW at 20:57:49 Monday January 22 2001
Does anyone want to see the goals from the BristolCity game? I don't but if someone wants to see oppositon goals (as long as they are Cobblers fans and I can spot the phoneys) then I will. I've sort of anticipated that as we didn't score, it's not worth it.
Boro Boys at 20:9:33 Monday January 22 2001
Blarmy.
anon2 at 20:5:41 Monday January 22 2001
If only there were two Cobblers chat rooms on here....one for the losers who pretend to be Jamie Forrester and Bruce Grobs, and others for dedicated fans. e.g. martinW
Sean from London at 20:5:24 Monday January 22 2001
Keep practising for Saturday
"Who'll keep the Posh out Welch Welch Welch" "Who'll keep the Posh out Welch Welch Welch"
Anon at 19:51:4 Monday January 22 2001
Does anyone know how much it costs to have a name and number put on the back of the top?
STOPITYOUCHILD at 19:4:31 Monday January 22 2001
Try and guess whether the WSD on here is the real one. Of course it's not. Ray, sort it out!!!
A Childs View at 18:47:48 Monday January 22 2001
MW - you deserve the abuse!! Couldn't remember if I said I'd catch the West Ham game at your house or not? Anyway, can't make it but thanks for the offer if you ever made it! Ciao!!
WSD at 17:44:11 Monday January 22 2001
Hi guys im still alive and kicking, but to put the record straight its geeks like MartinW that forced me to a life of pubs in West Haddon
MartinW at 17:30:53 Monday January 22 2001
Waterside Cobbler - I wasn't being critical of James Hunt, it was a sitter of a header and he did all the right things except it was at the keeper and the keeper did very well to make the save. Militant Leftist - have to agree with the quality of the Sammo goal which can be seen on www.martinwilliams.free-online.co.uk It is a quality finish. Last I looked, though, Jamie's first of the season against Brentford is the most popular choice for goal of the season so far. Also, the reason WSD might have disappeared is for the same reasons others have -because of the abuse he probably gets on here. I mean, someone was pretending to be me on Saturday, how sad is that?
Anon at 16:54:50 Monday January 22 2001
Where is WSD nowadays? He used to bore us rigid about West Haddon FC. Now they are bottom of the league we don't here a thing!
at 16:47:40 Monday January 22 2001
nsb at 16:45:47 Monday January 22 2001
bez, you really are bored there on your own arent you! thats your first posting in how long?!?
bruce grobbelaar at 16:35:30 Monday January 22 2001
oi jamie email me and I'll speak to my contacts in Malaysia about making us both very rich indeed. Me and Adam Solitt made a fortune when u lot played Oxford the other week.
Jamie Forrester at 16:16:8 Monday January 22 2001
Last time I posted nobody believed it was me. What do I have to do to convince you? When I score on Saturday chant nice and loud won't you fellas? We all like to have their own chants even if it pisses off teammates (are you reading this Shaggy Hippy ?)
Dyl at 15:46:16 Monday January 22 2001
If proof were needed that the Posh aren't too bothered about the rivalry with NTFC, apparently they still haven't sold their allocation of tickets. As that allocation is less than half the number that we took to their place I think that's a tad poor!
Gate 5-er at 15:44:37 Monday January 22 2001
And I hate you, Kev.
Kev at 14:45:22 Monday January 22 2001
I Hate NTFC
Militant Leftist at 13:44:11 Monday January 22 2001
Just been watching the Sampson goal from the 23rd again (and again and again) and I'm only just realising what a superb goal it was. For a chap who is meant to be a centre half with the touch of a rugby player, he caught it so sweetly with the instep that Ferenc Puskas would have been proud of it. And the way he spots the pass early and times his run to perfection, knows exactly where the keeper and goal is (without looking) and drops it bang into the bottom corner. And his reaction - no looking round at the linesman like that cheating sod in Mexico 86 - just straight onto his knees at the away end with all the blue scum waving their arms about like fairies and looking in vain at the match officials. Beautiful. We should give him a testimonial for that alone.
Bez at 13:39:9 Monday January 22 2001
Having seen Rushden recently, from what I can see is that they go ot expecting to win at a canter and aren't good enough players to do it. Yeovil work incredibly hard for each other and therefore average players do well. Case in point Warren Patmore. Back to matters of importance, I was in the West Stand against Bury and was not impressed with two things, firstly the overall performance and secondly the reaction of the fans. When we were on the rise in 1996/7 and 1997/8 the fans were excellent, singing and cheering. All my mates around the country hated coming to Northampton and were amazed by the away support numbers and noise. Today, the numbers are better and at away matches you get the same support but at home the lazy fans who only go to home matches get on the players' backs. Spedding and Green get moaned at and their performances suffer. How about a new start on Saturday with fans getting behind the lads at a packed house even if they start badly, the more frustrated you get the more you should encourage. The team are the best I have seen since I started watching nearly 12 years ago. After watching the crap of the early 90's the early 00's look a lot more promising.
Andy C at 13:33:32 Monday January 22 2001
To Terry Hawes, re Gillingham's possible demotion... As a Gills fan who still keeps an eye on this board, for the sake of humility ;), I've been following this "story" closely and at the moment there's no evidence of any wrongdoing. It's actually far more likely that we'll get relegated by finishing in the bottom three - although I think there's a good chance we'll be OK. But in answer to your question, I think the third-bottom team in the First would be reprieved and there wouldn't be an extra promotion place for you.
Gate 5-er at 12:11:22 Monday January 22 2001
I personally don't think the village team will ever be promoted, especially with Brian "not a clue" Talbot at the helm. They need to completely revolutionise the club, like at Fulham where they brought in an established foreign coach and let him buy and sell whoever he wants. It doesn't help when you get a runaway team who are the best by miles (ie Cheltenham, Yeovil), but this new system would of course help. You'd be surprised however, how selective the Football League are about allowing new grounds in. Remember, many clubs are still reeling from the almighty wrist slap in 1989 - just ask Chesterfield...
Too Right at 11:52:6 Monday January 22 2001
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh, what a good point!
People In Glass Houses at 11:50:12 Monday January 22 2001
DEEPCUT COBBLER - I don't think we ought to be talking about conference football/league football and defaults. We may be inundated with comments from Kidderminster!
Deepcut Cobbler at 10:48:55 Monday January 22 2001
BTW. It looks like R&D will finally have a better opportunity to join us in the real football league (But not until at least the end of next season). The powers that be are very close to rubber stamping automatic two up two down between the third and conference. This will not be until at least next season though. So the money bags may get up by default after all (If they scrape into second behind Southport next season)!!! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
Deepcut Cobbler at 10:32:13 Monday January 22 2001
Again, all of the unbiased reports state how well we played on Saturday against a very good 2nd Div team. "We attempted to play football" "You did not just hoof it, you played the ball out". We will not get relegated. We are not good enough to do the biz in the first... yet. We all said at the start of the season, lets avoid relegation, consolidate and put in place a long term plan which BTW should include an increase in capacity. To see how bad it could be look at Swansea who would have had similar objectives to ourselves for this season.... COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Gate 5-er at 10:19:47 Monday January 22 2001
Good to see someone with a bit of sense on here, Dyl. We're playing much better football now than we ever did under Atkins (with the possible exception of Preston away that time), and I can't believe anyone wants Wilson out. At 1-1 with Bury some muppets up in the West started singing "what a load of rubbish". Its mostly the hardcore up there though so they got shouted down. Maybe people like that can't remember when we lost 0-5 at home to Bury not so long ago or when we finished 92nd out of 92 in the football league.
Dyl at 10:9:22 Monday January 22 2001
Isn't it a measure of how far we have come that we are now disappointed to lose away from home? Not so long ago an away win was a miracle. Now look at us! We lost 2-0 to a very good side away from home. Sure there are weaknessess in our team, but they can be addressed. We have done excellently with a very thin squad. Just over halfway through the season and we are only 4 wins from safety. How many of us thought we'd be scrapping against relegation this year? It's been a great ride so far Kev, here's to stuffing the Posh!
Ian at 0:28:4 Monday January 22 2001
To answer Tony literally (although it's probably not what he meant), John Gregory is at Villa.
LAST QUIZ QUESTION at 22:27:53 Sunday January 21 2001
Itwas on here a couple of weeks ago, yawn........
Not many people know this at 22:21:37 Sunday January 21 2001
Here's another one - Q: which six supporters clubs formed the Federation of Supporters Clubs in 1927? A: Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Plymouth, Charlton and (the only reason I put it on here) Northampton Town.
CIJ at 22:20:48 Sunday January 21 2001
My sister has ust decided she can make the game on Sat with it being an early kick off and shes asked me to get her two tickets! Does anyone know if there are any tickets left and if so what are my chances of getting 2 together in the North Stand!!
Waterside Cobbler at 22:14:33 Sunday January 21 2001
Martin W - the 'sitter of a header from (???)' was James Hunt. As the text book says - he headed it downwards but as he was several yards out the ball bounced about half way between him and the keeper and was at waist height by the time their keeper made what was still a good save. Even my wife said we played well in the first half, and she's a Norwich supporter ...
A Childs View at 22:11:58 Sunday January 21 2001
My bloody hangover still hasn't gone - what a night!! Roundly beaten yesterday, however, over the season we have had three points off city which is not a bad return - at the end of the season they'll at least be in the play-offs. Hunt and Sammo were magnificent, along with Welchy. Shame about Crooksy being injured. The main dissappointment about the game was that we didn't respond to going a goal down, Gabbi should have come straight on because we didn't look like scoring in the second half. Delaying the substitution for 15 mins just reduced the amount of time we'd have had to turn the game around and, ultimately, resulted in a build up of City pressure that led to their second. Can't win em all - lets stuff the Posh on Saturday! Early kick off I ask you! Its hardly Millwall v Chelsea is it??
Tony at 22:11:21 Sunday January 21 2001
Here's one for you. Is there any ex-Cobblers player at a premiership team? We can't think of one. If not, whose our highest placed ex player in the 1st Division?
Waterside Cobbler at 21:22:18 Sunday January 21 2001
Just back from the Bristol game as we stayed with (Bristol City supporting) relatives for the weekend. Watched the highlights on local TV Sunday lunchtime and we were extremely lucky to get away with the first disallowed goal. It was bundled in after Welch spilled the ball and I couldn't see anything wrong with it. Couldn't tell about the offside decision for the second one. We did better than at Walsall, where we weren't at the races at all, in that we played some good stuff in the first half but it was virtually one way traffic in the second. With almost non stop pressure goals were inevitable and I would agree with earlier comments that we were flattered by only losing 2-0. Said Bristol supporter bought my beers all evening so I can't complain, but as at Walsall the opposition made so much better use of the width of the pitch than we did. Also we seem so vulnerable to strong players running at the defence. That's nine away games for me this season and the last six in succession, so best of luck against the Posh next week and see you all at Stoke
The Ashford Cobbler at 21:1:49 Sunday January 21 2001
Reading through some of the comments on here I think I must have been at a different game yesterday. Thought first half was pretty even. Yes they did hit the woodwork twice (Welch did get a touch on the first one, great save. I was 10 years away from him) but we had our share of good chances. Crooks was outstanding and he and Hunt look the business in the middle. Roy Hunter's return would strengthen options here but I think we need to try and secure Crooks long term. Is he on a Bosman in the summer? Second half, until Gabbiadini came on, we couldn't live with them. They could have had 4-5 easily. Clearly Bristol City are a class side. Probably best I've seen this season and will finish in top 6. They have much greater resources than us. Their home gates double ours. When Gabbiadini came on we kicked on again. Could be Bristol had shut up shop by then and were happy with the outcome but I genuinely think we rocked them back on their very competent defensive heels. Gabbiadini looked extremely hungry and some of his link play with Hodge was a joy to watch. On reflection I wonder what the outcome would have been here with Hodge for Savage (he looks too light weight at this level) and Gabbiadini for Howard. Bristol are a good footballing side as are we so we probably could have kept Howard on the bench and taken a more positive outlook with Howard as an option if the game hadn't panned out like that. Howard, and to some degree Forrester, look jaded. Give Howard a rest and lets try playing 4-4-2 through midfield with Gabbi and Forrester up front. I feel it in my water that Gabbiadini has a lot of goals in him over the second half of the season and maybe Forrester will ease off. He can't keep producing the wonder goals of the first half of the season week after week and is becoming a marked man. Team for next week Welch, Chilvers (when does his loan finish?), Sampson (awsome yesterday), Green (still have a personal preference for Hope), Spedding, Hodge, Crooks (I hope), Frain, Hargreaves, Gabbiadini, Forrester. 3-1. Gabbiadini (2), Forrester. If Crooks out then we will struggle in midfield and may have to settle for a point.
Julian Dicks knee ligament at 19:58:16 Sunday January 21 2001
Swollen Dicks out
Frank Large at 19:54:36 Sunday January 21 2001
There's only one Frank Large!
Hartwell at 19:44:55 Sunday January 21 2001
Wilson out!!!!!
Anon at 19:19:50 Sunday January 21 2001
Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Wilson in Take no notice Kev us real fans are behind you and realise what you are trying and on the whole succeding to do We'll support you evermore
Deepcut Cobbler at 19:15:25 Sunday January 21 2001
MartinW. Pshyco or what?? Ditto mate. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Deepcut Cobbler at 19:13:48 Sunday January 21 2001
The anti Wilson/Wilson Out comments are obviously from P@@h infiltrators. Ignore and do not rise to the bait. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
MartinW at 19:11:53 Sunday January 21 2001
The last three or four messages on here were not me. Sounds like that witty anon (possibly Posh infiltrator/saddo) is causing mischief. I certainly DON'T think Willo should go. For the record. Found the Bristol Rovers fans celebrations in the local pub hilarious. Singing The Wurzels songs (I Am A Cider Drinker/I've Got A Brand New Combine Harvester) enthusiastically, without a hint of irony - reinforcing any West Country yokel sterotypes you'd imagine. But is was fun nonetheless. Despite thefact I was desperately sick about our defeat. Especially when hanging out with a Bristol City fan who had that look of contentment on his face for the rest of the night and Sunday. I found it odd that Willo chose to leave out our two goalscorers from the Bury game - Gabby and Hodgey. How often does that happen ever. Clearly we look short of ideas when Jamie and Steve Howard are off form. Jamie for the last two games has not looked like doing it forus. He does not look as fired up and hungry for games as he used to. Quite why, only he knows. And Steve Howard should have come off after they went one up to change things. But clearly Willo was too slow in bringing Gabby on and shaking up the tactics a bit which was very disappointing. We were still playing counter attacking when one down and just let City get at us. Gabby didn't have a chance to do anything and did look lively with Jamie when he came on. In fact he laid on a great chance for Jamie with a knock down header towards the end which we all though would be buried. But it was not to be. There was an absolutely cracking passing move in the first half which if it had been converted with a sitter of a header from (???) would have been one of the goals of the season, if not THE goal of the season. Sad that Lee Crooks - who did not have the best of games - is injured. I think Willo should start with GAbby now with Forrester and start with Hodgey against Post but tell the defence to get the ball to midfield and especially Hodgey and try and keep it on the floor. Garlands for Hunty who again looked like he is turning into our answer to Roy Keane. Anyway sorrows were drowned in Bristol and hangovers are unfortunately inevitable.
Me at 18:1:21 Sunday January 21 2001
Lee Crooks has done something to some knee ligaments, I think. Well I could only just about understand him with his Northern accent, sorry Mate hope it gets better soon!
Wilson out!!!!!! at 17:52:25 Sunday January 21 2001
Together with Savage!!!
An Idea at 17:49:26 Sunday January 21 2001
What about Bill Dodgin 111 (the third)as our saviour
MartinW at 16:45:24 Sunday January 21 2001
Sean have a lie down old son ha ha, you wont make it to the game, how about Dave Carlton as manager?
Sean from London at 16:11:33 Sunday January 21 2001
"Who'll keep the Posh out Welch Welch Welch" "Who'll keep the Posh out Welch Welch Welch"
Terry Hawes at 15:45:57 Sunday January 21 2001
I think Wilson would manage Coventry better than Strachan at Northampton. Does anybody know what would happen if Gillingham were relegated for these financial irregularities? Is there an extra promotion spot for Division Two?
Cheers,
Terry
harry c at 15:42:32 Sunday January 21 2001
Drilling COBBLER..YOU'RE SPOT ON. City players were good enough and confident enough to play the game 2 yards in from the touchline.We simply bunch up in the middle of the park and how many times did we lose possession because we had no place to go. Iam not a big critic of Savage but his head drops very quickly and we rally need another Hunt type player in the middle. Also the effort shown by the City players made our boys look positively pedantic. Where was the running off the ball making spaces for openings? More effort all round please!
MartinW at 15:34:46 Sunday January 21 2001
im even begining to suspect Wilson as our long term manager, what about Strachen?
Wilson In! at 15:7:36 Sunday January 21 2001
Welch, Chilvers, Hargreaves, Crooks, Forrester, Hodge, Sollitt, Gabbiadini.
Bobby Barnes at 15:4:36 Sunday January 21 2001
I loved playing for posh, you cobblers were shite and i wished i'd never gone there, especially when the skinflints stopped paying me. Moving to posh was the best thing i ever did, they were really good to me (not as good as Chardies wife mind u) and i will be sitting in the VIP seats in the west stand on Saturday in my specially tailored executive suit cheering on the boys in blue. Still i'm sure all you cobblers boys still love me for all those great goals i scored for you
Stroll On! at 15:3:34 Sunday January 21 2001
. . . and while we are at it has anyone else noticed that our grass isn't the same shade of green as it was when we had terraces?
DEAF at 14:25:17 Sunday January 21 2001
Perhaps it's just my ears, but I have yet to understand a single announcement made by Pete Smith. Even when he announces our team, whose names I know well, I'm never sure who is playing. Perhaps it is just that the PA system is as good as the clock.
Deepcut Cobbler at 13:32:50 Sunday January 21 2001
Andy, I do not have a problem with Pete Smith either and this is not an attempt to change the man. We all make mistakes, especially when not working from a script. Just trying to generate lighthearted "Colemanballs" contributions. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
The Drilling Cobbler at 12:18:53 Sunday January 21 2001
Yesterday, we simply were not at the races and to say that 2-0 flattered US is an understatement. No individual was to blame, it was collectively a very poor performance. Apart from Hunts chance which ironically came as a result of the best move of the game - and indeed the best move that I have seen this season - we were bloody awful. For some reason they had acres of space down both flanks, particularly their left, which shouldnt happen when you are playing with 4 in midfield. Bell and their other left sided player were constantly doubling up on Chivers - surely if Savage had tracked back this wouldnt have happened. The same continued to happen when Hodge came on and Savage moved infield. In the second half they could have easily had 4 or 5 goals, it was just bad luck that denied them. As for the Bristol linesman, he must have been a Rovers fan because the 2 goals that were disallowed looked jubious, even though it was hard to tell from where we were sitting. Best thing to do is to forget that performance, put it down as a blip (very similar to Walsall match/performance) and make sure that things are put right in time for next Saturday. As I said earlier this week, we are not consistant enough to make the play-offs, but with 2 or 3 quality 'bosman' signings in the summer, next season I think we will be right up there - the nucleus of the side is very strong, but there are 1 or 2 dodgy areas that need to sorted out. On our day, we can beat anyone, but with so many 'luxury' players in the side - there really are only Hunt, Sammo, Hargrieves and Welch that we can say peform at the same high level of consistancy EVERY game - we are bound to have off days. Even the forwards we have got can be anominous at times, but thats more down to the lack of service that was very evident yesterday. And by the way Paul, B City were in division 2 last season!
Paul S at 11:19:7 Sunday January 21 2001
No one disgraced themselves yesterday - indeed Sammo had a splendid game - its just that Bristol City were the better side - especially second half. Difficult to comment on goals as they were both at the far end, but first goal seemed to have been dealt with but fell to Clist around edge of the box and he side footed the ball into the net. Once thay scored their really got into their stride and we never looked like getting back into the match. Have to say Crooks injury didn't help us as Hodgy really isn't chosen for his combatative tackling midfield skills and those were what we needed. Come the end of the season though, it won't be results like this that cause us to fall short of promotion/play-offs - after all its 2-2 on aggregate with a side in the 1st division last year and a squad and budget considerably bigger than ours. I think Howard/Forrester combination is looking a bit jaded and sometimes doesn't work out - we cannot expect Howard to win the battle with the oppositions centre halves every week, so perhaps ringing the changes from the start against those teams he has struggled against (we've played everyone but Swansea now) or at half time when its not working would be good plan.
Ray at 10:58:40 Sunday January 21 2001
Whats this Wilson out crap? Could we have a valid reasoned argument please?
Rob Marshall at 10:53:59 Sunday January 21 2001
In response to DCOB, deadline for the next WALOC is 30th January - hopefully plenty in there about our double over the Sh*tboro.
Cobbler in the West at 10:9:3 Sunday January 21 2001
After the first 20 minutes in which we played some excllent stuff and looked the better team Bristol City took over and we were never in it. City played the width of the pitch well with Bell and Murray putting in good crosses. Our midfield struggled and were unable to put a telling pass in meaning for most of the match the forwards were chasing shadows. We kept trying to play decent football but 2-0 flattered us and realistically we are a few players short of being able to compete with the top teams in this division. Days like yesterday remind me of how well Wilson has done with tis squad.
DCOB at 9:59:29 Sunday January 21 2001
What is the deadline for the next WALOC ?
Wilson OUT! at 9:58:14 Sunday January 21 2001
Its just time before we are crap again, Wilson is clueless, the nucleus of the team is still Atkins. We will finish mid table and then relegation next season, sounds familar!! Wilson OUT!Wilson OUT!Wilson OUT!Wilson OUT!Wilson OUT!Wilson OUT!Wilson OUT!Wilson OUT!
DavCobbler at 0:56:27 Sunday January 21 2001
Sorry to disagree on such a subject Tartan but the day of the tragic accident in which Martin lost his life was on January 29th 2000. R.I.P. Gail Ashwell and Martin Aldridge.
Tartan flask at 0:31:36 Sunday January 21 2001
Yesterday was the anniversary of Martin Aldo's death, when on loan to Rushden. R.I.P
Pete Smith at 0:27:46 Sunday January 21 2001
No - i'm an annoying twat who should be working down a pit
Andy at 0:9:12 Sunday January 21 2001
Deepcut Cobbler, leave Pete Smith alone, he's great.
Rachel at 21:39:21 Saturday January 20 2001
Just reading the Programme (well ma mum is) + from wot I can gather 1 lino woz from Bristol, dont take me up on that, just the idea I get from ma mum
Trying to be helpful at 18:32:15 Saturday January 20 2001
From the BBC.....Simon Clist and Mickey Bell scored second half goals to reward an unimpressive Bristol City display with a 2-0 win over Northampton.
Midfielder Clist scored his fifth goal of the season after 54 minutes, following up when Cobblers goalkeeper Keith Welch, formerly a Robins player, saved well from Scott Murray.
Bell settled the result with an exquisite right-foot finish after 72 minutes from Clist's lay-off and Northampton were overrun for much of the second period.
City's Peter Beadle was denied by the woodwork on three occasions, while strike partner Lee Peacock saw two close-range efforts ruled out for offside.
To complete a miserable day, Northampton had midfielder Lee Crooks stretchered off midway through the second half following a foul by Beadle. Teams Bristol City: Phillips, Carey, Bell, Millen, Murray, Hill, Tinnion, Aaron Brown, Clist, Beadle, Peacock. Subs: Thorpe, Amankwaah, Marvin Brown, Burnell, Malessa. Cobblers: Welch, Chilvers, Spedding, Sampson, Green, Hunt, Savage, Hargreaves, Crooks, Forrester, Howard. Subs: Hope, Gabbiadini, Frain, Sollitt, Hodge.
Referee: L Cable
Terry Hawes at 18:31:47 Saturday January 20 2001
I think all that nonsense is from Posh supporters trying to rile us up for next Saturday. I don't take people like that seriously anyway...so I guess we were well beaten today overall, but let's put it behind us and get ready for Posh.
We still have 19 games to make a run at the playoffs and remember Swansea won the division last year and there staring relegation in the face. In fact I'm waiting for next Saturday to come already...GO COBBLERS (3-1 to Northampton).
Cheers from Canada,
Terry
Rodney at 17:53:56 Saturday January 20 2001
The absolute drivvel posted on this site during today's match sums up why internet users are labelled as idiots or nerds. I f people can't report accurately, why bother? If taking the **** out of a dead person - Dave Bowen - is really seen as humour then I've clearly lost the plot.
By all accounts wev could have lost by six. I think we are still a couple of players short of a play off side. Walsall, Reading, Stoke, Bristol City for the play offs. Ourselves and Rotherham battle hard but we lack the class.
Anon at 17:47:17 Saturday January 20 2001
what was the team anybody?
Ray at 16:54:15 Saturday January 20 2001
All over - Bristol City 2 Cobblers 0
Ray at 16:48:9 Saturday January 20 2001
6 minutes injury time.
Ray at 16:42:25 Saturday January 20 2001
City net again - again disallowed!
Ray at 16:39:24 Saturday January 20 2001
Eight minutes left. (plus the Refs part of the game)
Ray at 16:38:43 Saturday January 20 2001
Perhaps he was playing him in midfield as an opportunity to give him a run out before Hunt is supended next Saturday. (By your argument we would never play anyone who was here on loan - as the player wouldn't figure in long term plans).
Anon at 16:35:7 Saturday January 20 2001
Wilson must go, his selection is pants. No Marco until 12 minutes before the end, Howard is a barn door. Crooks is not a long term part of his plans so why play him.
Ray at 16:34:42 Saturday January 20 2001
Thats odd - "hes replacing the same player as last week" and then said Howard was coming off.
Ray at 16:33:10 Saturday January 20 2001
Gabbiadini on.
Ray at 16:30:8 Saturday January 20 2001
15 mnutes left. Bristol City 2 Cobblers 0
Ray at 16:29:29 Saturday January 20 2001
Bu**er =- spoke too soon. Mickey Bell scores second goal.
Ray at 16:28:11 Saturday January 20 2001
City score second!! No!11 - disallowed!!!
Ray at 16:26:15 Saturday January 20 2001
11,630 attendance
Ray at 16:24:48 Saturday January 20 2001
Crooks stretched off - Hodge on.
Nicky at 16:23:39 Saturday January 20 2001
Lee Crooks Strechered off ...Hodge on
Blerks at 16:11:46 Saturday January 20 2001
Afternoon Ray
Anon at 16:11:17 Saturday January 20 2001
Bristol City 1 Cobblers 0
Ray at 16:11:3 Saturday January 20 2001
Drat - Bristol City score. 1-0
Blerks at 16:10:52 Saturday January 20 2001
1-0 City
Ray at 16:7:19 Saturday January 20 2001
Don't you kids have anything better to do on a Saturday afternoon?
Anon at 16:6:6 Saturday January 20 2001
Half Time Bristol City 0 Cobblers 0
Cobblers had a very good first 20 minutes, Bristol City in command for the rest of the half.
Sean parrish scores at 15:55:56 Saturday January 20 2001
1-1
Cobblers lose opportunity at 15:53:11 Saturday January 20 2001
With the abandonment of the game the Cobblers lose chance of catching up on teams with games off
Spurs 0 Saints 0 at 15:49:37 Saturday January 20 2001
Cov 0 Everton 3
Anon at 15:47:13 Saturday January 20 2001
latest here http://www.sporting-life.com/football/live/latestscores/
1-1 at 15:46:37 Saturday January 20 2001
Chelsea Ipswich
Coach draws up at 15:46:12 Saturday January 20 2001
Cobblers players with police protection are back on the bus
Player off at Leicester at 15:43:17 Saturday January 20 2001
0-0
Mungo Gerry at 15:41:8 Saturday January 20 2001
Hello I live in Latvia and would like a pen pally
In one weeks time at 15:40:28 Saturday January 20 2001
The Posh game will be over
WBA at 15:39:49 Saturday January 20 2001
Player sent off
Dave Bowen at 15:39:21 Saturday January 20 2001
I could turn in my grave
MartinW at 15:38:46 Saturday January 20 2001
The match is over ive just nipped into a Cidercafe to download the goals!!
LSD at 15:38:4 Saturday January 20 2001
Hay man whats happening at the Ashton Gateway to Ecstacy
Anon3 at 15:37:32 Saturday January 20 2001
Half time is called early
Cobblers sub is on at 15:37:4 Saturday January 20 2001
New signing Frederick Mercury is on for Welch
Sean from Dublin at 15:36:25 Saturday January 20 2001
Im on the Guiness!!!
Anon2 at 15:36:3 Saturday January 20 2001
Ha ha very funny, no whats REALLY going on.
Harlestone at 15:36:2 Saturday January 20 2001
Ive just seen it on teletex
Sean from London at 15:35:36 Saturday January 20 2001
I wish it was true, dummies!!
Kevin Wilson takes Cobblers off at 15:35:4 Saturday January 20 2001
The Cobblers manager on the instruction of the police takes the remainder of the team off the pitch to calm down
Sean from London at 15:34:25 Saturday January 20 2001
City 0 Cobblers 0
still 11 a side
(honest)
Anon2 at 15:33:11 Saturday January 20 2001
Oooh sorry, whats going on??
Mass fight in centre circle at Bristol at 15:32:54 Saturday January 20 2001
Police on pitch
No I mean at 15:32:27 Saturday January 20 2001
1 -0 to oldham - Mr detail!!!
Speddings off at 15:31:50 Saturday January 20 2001
Referee consulting lineman, can the game go on..
Anon2 at 15:31:40 Saturday January 20 2001
You mean Wigan 0 Oldham 1
Penalty taken at 15:31:24 Saturday January 20 2001
3 0 o, referree runs overr to Spedding
Penalty to Bristol at 15:30:44 Saturday January 20 2001
Sampson up ends Bristol forward, only yellow carded. Oldham 1 Wigan 0
Cobblers defending in depth at 15:29:56 Saturday January 20 2001
They are leavng no one up front, Heggs scored for Carlisle
Throw in to Bristol at 15:29:17 Saturday January 20 2001
Bell to Smith high ball into the box
Trudge Back at 15:28:39 Saturday January 20 2001
Cobblers trudge back to take restart, ball goes to Savage, he kicks it into touch, Forrester up ended by Bell, he react angrilly and Forrester is red carded, Cobblers down to 9 men..
Kick off at 15:27:10 Saturday January 20 2001
Ball forward to edge of Bristol box, kicked down field, Morrison controls the ball, its in the net 3-0!!!
Goal at 15:25:51 Saturday January 20 2001
2 - 0!!!!!
Free Kick at 15:25:37 Saturday January 20 2001
Free kick to Bristol City on edge of the box
Sending Off at 15:25:9 Saturday January 20 2001
Steve Howard sent off for second bookable offence
Commentary at 15:23:24 Saturday January 20 2001
Micky bell to Brown, lob into Cobblers box, cleared by Spedding..
Chelsea 0 V ipswich 1 at 15:22:29 Saturday January 20 2001
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1 - 0 at 15:20:33 Saturday January 20 2001
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sean from London at 15:7:30 Saturday January 20 2001
Up the Cobb !!
"Who'll keep the Posh out
Welch Welch Welch"
"Who'll keep the Posh out
Welch Welch Welch"
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 13:29:32 Saturday January 20 2001
Good day to one and all....Our local rag up here ran a nice article this week about Mark Maley. He enjoyed his time with us and would like to come back! He likes the set up at the club and thinks highly of K.W
He would like to try and break into the S'land team, but i doubt it. So could we end up buying him I wonder???
VIVA LA REVOLUTION. DAVE.E
Ray at 13:20:49 Saturday January 20 2001
Frain retire??? You have got to be seriously joking I trust! Why do you think he should?
Frain Who! at 12:44:9 Saturday January 20 2001
I pray Frain don't play 2day, he shoud retire.
Anon at 12:26:25 Saturday January 20 2001
does anybody know if the game is on
Something that HAS NOT been said on here berfore......... at 11:27:59 Saturday January 20 2001
I quite like Barry Fry......In fact, I think every discerning family member should have one. After all, pets are good for the inner mind.
Marriott at 11:25:48 Saturday January 20 2001
COME ON THE COBBLERS!!!
Ray at 10:50:34 Saturday January 20 2001
Nope - very quiet.
Alone at 10:39:58 Saturday January 20 2001
Anybody there?
Andy at 22:10:42 Friday January 19 2001
Please insert 'way' at the appropriate place in the last message. Also does anyone know where you can get a bet on The Cobblers getting to the play offs? All the ones I can find need them to be in the first three, which looks a bit out of reach.
Andy at 22:1:36 Friday January 19 2001
I'm with irked on this one. Of course we would like more fans and more noise, but you can't bully or complain about it. A good win next week should go a long in sorting it out.
Irked. at 21:38:43 Friday January 19 2001
Pardon?
irksome at 21:10:46 Friday January 19 2001
Do me a favour thats all you ever get on here things that have been said before
Geezer at 20:57:3 Friday January 19 2001
To hefty John, i also support all npton sport and don't really dislike peterborough, been following cobblers abart 22 years and usually look for r+d's results and take pleasure from their losses, anyway wern't we supposed to dislike Ketrin.
Deepcut Cobbler at 20:20:4 Friday January 19 2001
Pete Smith has gaffed again stating that we were playing Wigan last week instead of Bury. How many times has he done something similar? Apart from his Norman Collier impressions, I seem to remember him announcing that we had subbed with someone not even on the bench once. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Oh Jeff.............. at 19:48:26 Friday January 19 2001
Please spare us the detail and try to come up with something that hasn't been said before eh ? It gets a little irksome after a while
Anon at 19:11:7 Friday January 19 2001
Game is one tomorrow so be there
jeff at 17:59:19 Friday January 19 2001
Just been and got my boro ticket and the north stand seats are nearly all gone i would just like to know where all these so called fans were last week against bury
Ray at 16:28:24 Friday January 19 2001
Well at least it solves part of the problem for John Frain.
Suspended at 16:3:3 Friday January 19 2001
Hunt will miss the Posh game regardless of tomorrows game being on or off. If next Saturdays game is off he will serve his one match ban from the next fixture. As the Posh game would not be rearranged at such short notice, he could then play against them when it is played at that later date.
Militant Leftist at 15:55:14 Friday January 19 2001
Its a nice idea, Ray, but I think they just ban players from a certain date onwards. For example, they probably said Hunty should serve a one-match ban commencing 26th January. At least, thats what it does in Championship Manager...
Ray at 15:36:43 Friday January 19 2001
If the game is off, does this mean that James Hunt will be available against the Poo?
LA at 15:7:34 Friday January 19 2001
if game is on - have a good un :-) hope BF is ok
Albert Arkwright-Brasilia at 14:45:45 Friday January 19 2001
I ain't bloody gooing dain to Brissol this Satdy. Too blumming cold for me old knees, even with a blanket on the goo. I'll probly just goo in the bookies dain Kinglsey in the morning, then fall asleep in the a'ernoon watching the racing and waiting for the old final scores to hear abait Jim Forrest's latest goals for the Cobbers. Then I'll meet up wi old Bob dain Queens Paark for a few pints OB and treat his lad to a Fossers top. Maybe a bit of the old bingoo and a stab at the raffle (never win), then back hoom, on the net and surf for some more pornoo.
Ray at 14:13:33 Friday January 19 2001
Sorry - but its definitely been the JJB Stadium ever since it was in the planning stage. Daven Whelan who bought Wigan in 1995 also owns JJB Sports and as he was the instigator of the Stadium its not likely to be called much else. Yes, it is in Robins Park Complex.
Ashton Gate at 13:49:28 Friday January 19 2001
Match likely to be off tomorrow I hear!
harry c jnr at 13:41:36 Friday January 19 2001
RAY... nothing makes me say that its not called jjb stadium, its just what it was opened as
harry c jnr at 13:40:1 Friday January 19 2001
no, not the springfield, but robins park, if you'ver been there, it is sistuated in a retail park, and that is called robins park, and when the ground.....stadium was officially opened, they 'dubbed' it robins park KNOWLEDGE!
Gerry Graindlash at 13:30:0 Friday January 19 2001
Anyone know of a decent computer store in Northampton where I can buy a few parts ?
DEK at 13:26:38 Friday January 19 2001
Ray, Don't we STILL play fairly boring defensive football. (apart from when Hodgie is on song)
Ray at 13:12:57 Friday January 19 2001
Its not Robin Park if thats what you are thinking.
Dyl at 11:52:40 Friday January 19 2001
Well they used to be at Springfield Park, but now they are at the JJB Stadium. Unless tehre is some bizarre 'official' name that is never used - like the Dave Bowen Stand at Sixfields.
Amy Marner at 11:27:7 Friday January 19 2001
cool
Ray at 11:25:9 Friday January 19 2001
Anyway, what makes you think its not called the JJB Stadium?
Ray at 11:19:10 Friday January 19 2001
Springfield Stadium?
harry c jnr at 11:12:48 Friday January 19 2001
question....what is the name of wigans ground??? (the real name!, and don't say jjb stadium coz it's not!)
Goofy at 10:25:28 Friday January 19 2001
I see in the papers that Disney are considering moving into football. Perhaps they should consider buying Peterbo., they are a real Micky Mouse outfit. Got a manager like King Louis from the Jungle Book as well!
Hefty John at 9:5:17 Friday January 19 2001
NTFC Div 3 promotion
NCCC Div 2 promotion
Saints European Cup
Also, while we're on it - can anyone think of any other British towns with a professional rugby, football and cricket team? Apart from the obvious massive ones, of course... damn, I'm proud of local sport!!!
Hefty John (Loves Local Sport) at 9:2:32 Friday January 19 2001
2000 was probably the greatest ever year for Northampton sports:
Hefty John - FAO s.b.c at 9:1:35 Friday January 19 2001
You can get scarves that are half claret/white and half green/black/gold if you're interested.... PS does anyone know if Northants CCC run a coach to away matches in the Sunday League?
Anon at 8:41:27 Friday January 19 2001
How can you tell when politicians are being open and honest?
Cobbler in the West at 7:55:43 Friday January 19 2001
Is it possible for someone to post a report on what was said at the Trust meeting last night by TCMP about ground expansion, policing etc? Some of us are to far away to attend these meetings. Thanks.
Pete D at 7:39:47 Friday January 19 2001
I realise it is not the trend to praise an M P but may I say that again Tony Clarke was open and honest at last nights Trust meeting. I also hope his comments concerning the timescale for decisions on Ground expansion and Police intransigence come to fruition and reward his and others efforts.
Anon at 23:14:14 Thursday January 18 2001
Glad thats all it is. We can do without pornography on this site.
s.b.c. at 22:52:37 Thursday January 18 2001
whilst working in germany, i noticed supporters of one club had freindship/association with a totaly different club, so much so they wore both clubs colours, how about a get to gether with our friends from the fens, and form an alliance of frienship,get scarfs made up,blue on one side claret onther,JUST A THOUGHT!
Ray at 22:33:22 Thursday January 18 2001
Strange - looking back on Cobblers Comments over the last 3 years you would actually get the impression that everyone hates us - in fact when we were playing boring defenssive football it was probably the case.
South beds cobbler. at 22:5:45 Thursday January 18 2001
ANON CRINKLY I was at that game against peterboro in the early seventys and yes there was alot rivalry/anamosity between both clubs only because they needed a win to become champs and we had an outside promotion chance of promotion and they put an end to it, Resulting in that nonsense afterwards,which i regretably played aminor role in. I for one do not hate p,boro, in fact i like them , and find all this one way hatred embarrassing,lets face it NO-BODY hates us and no one ever will unless we gain promotion to the first div, and start sticking it up them, like others do to us , and then we might earn the right to have RIVAL local or otherwise.
MK7 Cobbler at 21:50:37 Thursday January 18 2001
I remember the old days when we used to hate Chesterfield as much at P**h. There was also a special rivalry with Swindon (a bit like Chelsea have with Leicester!. I think the rivalry with MK Dons will be greater than Rushden.
The Drilling Cobbler at 21:40:21 Thursday January 18 2001
Crinkly, fair point about older people reliving the rivalry between us and posh, a bit like over 70's hating the Germans more so than the rest of us. And why anyone that was involved in the Falklands war still having a particular dislike towards anyone Argentinian. The point I was making that most fans who claim to hate Peterborough as much as they do dont really know why, they are just following the lead of others. Since I've been a supporter, they've never done anything that has particularly pissed me off, never beaten us because of a particularly crap referee etc etc. And if your right about anyone over a certain age hating them, surely you should hate Coventry even more because it was them that we apparently considered the scum until at least the late sixties(correct me if I'm wrong but Boro didnt even get into the league until around that time). My prediction is if/when Rushden do get into the league(after Talbot is sacked), the hatred we will have towards them will far suppass that of the Boro rivalry. Unlike Boro, there are many reasons to seriously hate Diamonds for - I dont think I need to say what they are. After our result, theirs is the first result I look for because I seriously cant stand the bast@rds! And I live in Rushden.
DEN at 21:23:55 Thursday January 18 2001
A friend of mine, a season ticket holder, is unfortunately leaving to work in Saudi. Is anyone interested in buying the remainder of his tickets for £75 starting with the Posh game? West Stand, lower tier, G150. Please email me.
I am not Anon, I am the voice of some Crinklies at 20:51:50 Thursday January 18 2001
To MartinW you may have a bunch of toadies that love you because all youve got are the best `toys', well you are the new generation of football fan and you will never understand (not your fault)what it was like to follow the town in the 60s/70s and beyond. And I dont look at your `goals'. As for Driller having watched Cobbs since 1987 he/she will not have been Poshised like us older fans. It wont mean anything to you. For older Posh fans its Northampton who are their main rivals not that pathetic outfit in Cambridge. I personally would rather have 2 wins against the POSH this season more than anything else. Im afraid that after all these seasons Bristol City, Brentford do nothing for me. So I do appreciate the younger fans having a different perspective than us ex Abington Parkers. I will demonstrate in a minute why I think you are so boring as I will be now!
Barton at 20:49:42 Thursday January 18 2001
Thanks to the Board of Directors for at l o n g last getting the clock fixed. Now please think of your fans again (sorry,if that's hard) and PLEASE fix the car park. PLEASE!!!!
Rodney at 20:15:10 Thursday January 18 2001
If Frain came straight back into the side for Spedding it would be a travesty. Spedding has been excellent over the Xmas period and desrves his place on current form. With Green and Hope both playing well one has to ask why Ferguson was brought in on loan. I thought that only Atkins brought people in on loan and then never played them: Ten Heuvel, Greenacre...list continued on another planet.
MartinW at 19:6:25 Thursday January 18 2001
Drilling Cobbler, no, I have no 'history' other than giving views on here. I suspect the abuse comes from one person (in different guises) who comes on and likes to hurl abuse for some reason only the anonymous person knows. I know I ruffled a few feathers back in the final days of Atkins, simply because I said what I felt. And was willing to put money where my mouth was. In other words, campaign to get him out. I don't naturally do things like that. I just felt very strongly at the time, along with others and before we could organise anything, he had resigned anyway. There's a fine line between arrogance and speaking your mind and I guess anon thinks I am an arrogant bastard. Maybe I am. But arrogance means not taking account of any view except your own. And I know I am not like that. But the abuse is not based on reason; it's no different to the kind of mindless nonsense you hear thrown at Willo and the players. I know myself as well as A Child's View and Hartwell and others who have disappeared because of the abuse thrown here, have all suffered at the hands of 'anon'. The common factor between the lot of them is they are all wankers. Ha ha. No. They just say it as they see it and make interesting arguments, which, sure I don't necessarily agree with but I'll defend they're right to express it. If you hear the abuse thrown at players at matches, it shouldn't surprise you that the same happens on here. I say, let them get on with it. I just switch off to it now. What makes me laugh is that they probably download the goals from my site. Ha ha. Ah well.
Onto Cobblers matters, I'm a bit concerned about talk John Frain coming back into the first team straight away. It's a winning side at the moment and while I would not be averse to seeing him replace Spedding, there is a possibility he'll go into the centre of midfield, which I think should only be an option if we are really desperate. Still, let's stuff City, get drunk in Bristol and then pulverise Posh. Then we'll see if Barry Fry can do a Superman all the way back to Peterborough. Can't help but like him, really. (Cue mindless abuse, based on extreme hatred for Posh).
Article in The Times at 17:11:10 Thursday January 18 2001
IT IS impossible in these days of multimillion-pound transfer fees and £50,000-a-week players for any club to do what Northampton Town did in the 1960s and go from the old fourth division to the first in the space of five seasons.
Getting even halfway there, by winning promotion in successive seasons, would be a considerable achievement, especially for Northampton, who went straight back down as quickly as they had gone up and have been struggling to make ends meet ever since.
They cannot hope to compete financially with ambitious clubs such as Wigan Athletic, Stoke City, Reading and Bristol City, yet they are vying for promotion from the Nationwide League second division with Millwall, Walsall and Rotherham United.
“We don’t mind being the ones without the money,” Kevin Wilson, the former Northern Ireland international, who played for Derby County, Ipswich Town, Chelsea, Notts County, Walsall and Northampton before taking over as manager at the Sixfields Stadium in November 1999, said.
“It must be nice as a manager to have a lot of money, but one thing I will never moan about is the lack of it here. I get a lot of support from the directors and, if I need anything, they will do their utmost to get it for me. We all know the stringent financial side of it and I make sure we work to their budget. The club nearly went out of business not long ago and there is no way we want to get in that position again. We have to get people we know are going to do a job for us for the right kind of money.”
That is precisely what Wilson did last summer, when he spent lavishly by Northampton standards, paying a club-record fee of £150,000 to FC Utrecht for Jamie Forrester and another tidy sum to Darlington for Marco Gabbiadini.
Forrester, a diminutive striker, who did not make the grade with Leeds United before drifting to Auxerre, Grimsby Town and Scunthorpe United, had been on loan at Northampton at the end of last season, when his goals had much to do with them winning their last six games to claim the third automatic promotion place.
He has added another 17 this season and forged such a successful partnership with the more muscular Steve Howard that Gabbiadini, a prolific scorer with Derby, Sunderland, York City and Darlington, has been unable to command a regular place.
“Jamie has been different class,” Wilson said. “He is an exceptional finisher and worth every penny we forked out. I’m surprised that a few bigger clubs haven’t looked at him but, until we get the right money, I want him to stay here.
“I value him at about £1 million. I played with a lot of good strikers — the likes of Kerry Dixon and Clive Allen — and he’s up there with them.”
Elsewhere, a squad depleted by injuries has been strengthened by the arrival of Lee Crooks, Liam Chilvers and Barry Ferguson, on loan from Manchester City, Arsenal and Coventry City respectively, to arrest a slump that saw Northampton lose six successive matches before Christmas.
At that stage, their main objective was to make sure that they got enough points to stay in the second division. Now, after six games without defeat, they are looking towards the other end of the table.
“You would have to say that Millwall, Wigan and Walsall are fighting for the automatic promotion places,” Wilson said. “But after that we have as good a chance as anybody.
“We have done exceptionally well to get where we are. Now we have to keep working hard and concentrating for the next 20 games. We may not be able to pay big transfer fees, but it’s nice to be able to pit our wits against the bigger clubs.”
Mal at 17:8:0 Thursday January 18 2001
Really good write up in todays Times newspaper about the Cobblers and how well they are doing on a shoestring budget.
Groundhopper at 16:57:31 Thursday January 18 2001
Paul S: You are quite right, forgot about Colchester. Come to think of it Cambridge is a bit of a dump as well. Notts County could do with a lick of paint as well. Oh sod it, I hate them all (except Sixfields)!
Northampton Gas at 16:29:49 Thursday January 18 2001
The Cobblers reserves play The Gas next Wednesday evening in Bristol. Are any fans driving down and willing to take me, I will contribute towards the petrol costs and buy drinks at The Mem. Please email off list if you think you will be attending the match.
Paul S at 16:25:46 Thursday January 18 2001
Groundhopper I think you've forgotten the delights of Colchester United
Dyl at 16:19:51 Thursday January 18 2001
STOKE CAR PARKING - Passes are available for purchase on the day at a number of locations including Trentham Village Stores. The club may have only been sent 40, but that does not stop you buying them from other sources. Check out the Stoke website cos I'm sure there are more details there.
Cardiff Cobbler at 16:17:10 Thursday January 18 2001
Worst ground in Div 2, if not the entire known universe, is Swansea.It is a complete dump with nothing at all to recommend it, least of all the surrounding pubs which are inhabited by some of the most bigoted obnoxious 'fans' you'll find anywhere. Still, it's my nearest wobblers game, beating the two Bristols by about 10 mins. So now you know.
Groundhopper at 15:49:41 Thursday January 18 2001
I always think Reading's ground is like the tardis - its bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside! To complete this guide how about the worst Div 2 ground. In my opinion difficult to decide between Oxford or Luton. For some reason don't like Wycombe or Bury either!!
QUIZ at 15:47:0 Thursday January 18 2001
Arsenal cannot do it unless Arsene Wenger leaves,
Man Utd have done it more than any other British club,
Liverpool have done it once but not in the usual way,
Everton, Oldham and Charlton have all done it once but Wimbledon will NEVER
do
it unless Crystal Palace go
bankrupt.
Paul S at 15:36:12 Thursday January 18 2001
Redaing is the best ground in this division (and probably div1). completely enclosed and reasonablty accessible. Stoke is a close second.
Groundhopper at 15:33:54 Thursday January 18 2001
JJB Stadium at Wigan. Good access and easy parking. Great set up, indoor five a side complex with club shop and restaurant. Great stadium, plenty of leg room and no obstructions to view. Just a pity about the stewards though!!
Dave Harris at 15:18:21 Thursday January 18 2001
Who has the best ground in Division 2 and why?
Paul S at 14:23:48 Thursday January 18 2001
Heh Vince if Luton is third closest of all grounds then it must be the closest ground this season. Also I would have thought Wrexham was further than Swansea - it certainly will be by journey time.
Vince at 14:16:38 Thursday January 18 2001
According to my route finder thingy the grounds that are closest to NTFC are -Coventry, Leicester, Luton, Peterboro, Wycombe, Notts Forest & Notts County, Watford........ and so on. This season the nearest ground for us is Oxford and the furthest away is Swansea.
harry c jnr at 13:59:19 Thursday January 18 2001
why is the game with p*sh all-ticket? i can understand for away fans but home as well????
SAM HAMMAN at 13:50:10 Thursday January 18 2001
AND ME........ACTUALLY I'D RATHER HAVE CARDIFF
harry c jnr at 13:48:50 Thursday January 18 2001
has anybody else got stoke car park passes? i here theres 40 going and there all gone.
The Drilling Cobbler at 13:47:1 Thursday January 18 2001
Anon, Luton is also closer than Peterborough and in Oxfords case theres not much in it. And I would have thought Leicester is closer as well.
QUEEN ELIZABEITH 2 at 13:46:41 Thursday January 18 2001
AND ME
Kevin Wilson at 13:46:37 Thursday January 18 2001
i was gunna say..... i was gunna say..... i was gunna say..... i was gunna say
BILL GATES at 13:46:12 Thursday January 18 2001
SO DO I.......
harry c jnr at 13:44:52 Thursday January 18 2001
anybody been on the 'vote for the best goal' awards? and how is gabbys effort against port vale doing so shit??
RICHARD BRANSON at 13:44:36 Thursday January 18 2001
I WANT TO BUY THIS CLUB
Tony Blair at 13:12:37 Thursday January 18 2001
See how easy it is to pretend you are someone else.
Jamie Forrester at 13:8:0 Thursday January 18 2001
I love it at this club and I will not leave this year and hopefully not next year either. I'd rather be a big fish in a small pond than vice versa.
Paul S at 12:1:19 Thursday January 18 2001
Vince - The Stat-Mail prediction table on the email list predicts us to get 76 points - but they reckon this will be good enough for only 9th place. to get to 3rd or 4th they reckon on 91 points.
Mal at 12:0:50 Thursday January 18 2001
I hear their is still 1200 tickets left for the Posh game with 10 days to go. Hopefully they will get snapped up next week, otherwise we will have less than Bury match. Or perhaps we could do what Posh did at their "all-ticket" match and sell them on the gate just before kick-off.
Vince at 11:38:23 Thursday January 18 2001
Anon, Coventry
Vince at 11:37:17 Thursday January 18 2001
The question of which games we need to win more than others is a tricky one - it's not until about the last game of the season that you really know how a particular result will effect where we finish in the league and even then it's often results from other games that have some bearing. With 3 points for a win the 11 point gap between us and Pboro could soon go (particularly if they beat us!). We need all the points we can get although I must admitt that another 3 points from Pboro will be very satisfying. With 20 games left we almost certainly need to average at least 2 points a game to be sure of a play off place. Assuming that the bad patch in Nov/Dec is the only one we have and we continue the trend of having a better second half of the season, that's something that is attainable - looking at the remaining fixtures we have to play the top 3 clubs at home and 5 of the bottom 6 clubs at home, a few what could turn out to be 6 pointers and hopefully some games against teams that we should expect to win. Having said that it aint that easy but my prediction is that we end up with 82 points and finish 3rd or 4th.
Anon at 11:32:2 Thursday January 18 2001
Who are closest then?
The Drilling Cobbler at 10:42:55 Thursday January 18 2001
Cheers paul. I for one hope that he stays permanently. He is a more than an adequate replacement for Hendon and because of his age can become a far better one - if he isnt already. MartinW - are you an ex murderer or rapist? Every time you offer an opinion on anything you are totally slated, you are always being accused of having a huge ego and being smug. I dont obviously know you but its just bugging me why you are so universally disliked by people who visit this site, especially by people called anon(whoever they are?) Personnally, I have never felt any offence by any of your comments, like most peoples views I dont agree with them all the time but respect them none the less. With regards to Peterborough, I'm 28 and have been a season ticket holder since 87/88 (bandwagon hopper from the championship season - I never supported a team before then), but I can honestly say that my feelings of hatred run far stronger towards Man Utd and Griggs bunch of money grabbing losers. Peterborough are like us in that they are similarly supported, and have spent the last 30 years or so mainly moving up and down in the lower divisions. Geography wise they are not even the closest team to us - I have actually asked quite a few people who regularly sing F@CK the posh etc why they actually hate them so much and the majority dont know the answer. Dont get me wrong, I loved it when we beat them and it is the BIG game for us in the league, but maybe the emphasis that some people put on those matches is sometimes a little misguided. Beating Bristol is more important than beating Boro - they are challenging for the play offs like ourselves and Boro are at the moment no threat. Bristol City is a 6 pointer, the boro game isnt so I would say that this Saturdays game is actually more important. Having said that, I still want us to hammer the bast*rds next Saturday!
Paul S at 9:17:1 Thursday January 18 2001
Drilling - according to the Soccernet web site ---- A young Arsenal defender who has seen his progressed hampered by injury. In fact, he missed most of the 99/00 season before returning with some strong performances in the reserves.
Being a long way off the Gunners' first team, Chivers joined Second Division Northampton Town on loan in December 2000 to gain first team experience.
The move may become permanent and the player said: 'I'm delighted to be coming to Northampton. I'd heard what a good set up it was here, and since meeting Kevin Wilson (Northampton's manager) and coming down I have been impressed with what I've seen. ----- Well lets all drink to that!!!
'I'm here for a month initially to do well for Northampton and we'll take it from there.'
Who Cares Who I am at 2:16:38 Thursday January 18 2001
Stupid old bleedin Northern Soul pooftah Skinhead Bastard geez Goldie rock, under and came from mate...boring pommie turd..lol
Goldie is back at 23:46:57 Wednesday January 17 2001
But then ive never been away, I hate all you wimpish part time Cobblers supporters and all the crap about Wimbledon, all seater stadiums, Speddind/Savage, MartinW, Chidishview,Hartwell, anon parking, atmosphere, boring, Nick cotton - none of you are true supporters we know who we are remember the Duck boards and watch the Vice tonight. Us old uns will rise up and zimmer you all
So Rodney your another..... at 23:43:1 Wednesday January 17 2001
We only hate Peterb......... the younger generation might be Cambs up but not the 1000+ game supporter, it is all returning to how it was
Rodney at 23:36:15 Wednesday January 17 2001
The grant from the Trust WAS linked to all-seater nature of the new ground, as is the case with any new league ground. Martin W is right: City on Saturday is the most important thing at the moment. Posh hate Cambridge, they care far less about us.
To MartinW..ker at 23:5:1 Wednesday January 17 2001
I now know that you are the equivalent of a Cockney red, you are somebody that has such a sad life that you have to associated yourself with a football team and to get friends you have to have the best toys/games to integrate yourself with us sad locals (there was a sad twat like you at school that bought friends) - you just dont get it about our relationship with the P..h and you never will, you werent there, for us sad few or maybe majority the only real games all season are P..h home and away, and we cant raise the same enthusiasm against Bristol whoever they are, I await your smug response
MartinW at 22:46:24 Wednesday January 17 2001
Sod the Peterborough game, we play Bristol on Saturday. Don't we get a bit too obsessed by the Posh. Beating City is the most important thing. Surely.
g at 21:50:42 Wednesday January 17 2001
Re: numbers at Sixfields some suggestions -
1 - we should sort out playing days and times with the Saints - e.g. playing Friday night and Saturday afternoon - so we don't have to share supporters. There are people who would like to watch both teams!!
2 We should publicise the club like mad - posters all around (as Saints do) - advertise widely and largely and loudly - (Posh always have something to say on Cefax or Teletex)
3 Have interesting offers such as Claret day and Clarence Day and make sure everyone knows about them. My mate, a season ticket holder, hadn't heard of Clarence Day!
4 Get Adam Blackmore to be more enthusiastic when commentating on the Cobblers or better still bring on Tim Oglethorpe - more earworthy!
5 Get a good atmosphere going in Sixfields - agree with Hannah - the lads respond to a bit of support - who doesn't?
6 Please can someone do something about the traffic at the end of games - it's ridiculous.
7 We need lots of information about what is happening via Chronicle whatever - for example no one knew whether Frain was ever going to play again or if he had disappeared to Mars.
Though I must say it's getting better - but publicity and information need to be much, much fuller and louder and more widespread.
Thanks for mending the clock.
P.s. Could the Gold Draw and the money raised from goals go to something specific - e.g. fund for new players? If people could see the money increasing towards a specific goal I'm sure more would join.
g at 21:50:12 Wednesday January 17 2001
Re: numbers at Sixfields some suggestions -
1 - we should sort out playing days and times with the Saints - e.g. playing Friday night and Saturday afternoon - so we don't have to share supporters. There are people who would like to watch both teams!!
2 We should publicise the club like mad - posters all around (as Saints do) - advertise widely and largely and loudly - (Posh always have something to say on Cefax or Teletex)
3 Have interesting offers such as Claret day and Clarence Day and make sure everyone knows about them. My mate, a season ticket holder, hadn't heard of Claret Day!
4 Get Adam Blackmore to be more enthusiastic when commentating on the Cobblers or better still bring on Tim Oglethorpe - more earworthy!
5 Get a good atmosphere going in Sixfields - agree with Hannah - the lads respond to a bit of support - who doesn't?
6 Please can someone do something about the traffic at the end of games - it's ridiculous.
7 We need lots of information about what is happening via Chronicle whatever - for example no one knew whether Frain was ever going to play again or if he had disappeared to Mars.
Though I must say it's getting better - but publicity and information need to be much. much fuller and louder and more widespread.
Thanks for mending the clock.
P.s. Could the Gold Draw and the money raised from goals go to something specific - e.g. fund for new players? If people could see the money increasing towards a specific goal I'm sure more would join.
halfwit at 21:12:52 Wednesday January 17 2001
I predict I will be going to the pboro game.
britgal at 20:42:35 Wednesday January 17 2001
5-0 to us
Anon2 at 20:1:45 Wednesday January 17 2001
LIke 2 hear from someone going 2 the pboro game, and predictions, please Thanx!!
The Drilling Cobbler at 19:9:28 Wednesday January 17 2001
The lack of atmosphere is due to several reasons but I feel the main one is that we our league position is such that we are comfortable - people do not feel that there is is any chance of going down and likewise it is unlikely at this stage that we will get promoted. A positive result at Bristol City is vital if we are to harbour any real hopes of the play offs, and even then other teams will have games in hand. I'm not being negative but realistically we are far to inconsistant to seriously challenge for promotion. The likes of Savage and Hodge will destroy teams on their day but sadly not week in and week out. I honestly think that if we are 5th or 6th or thereabouts towards the end of the season then the atmosphere will return. Going back to terracing in my view is not the answer - the hotel end was great at times but I can recall many matches when there was little or no atmosphere at all - apart from maybe in a small section right at the back. The same can be said about sixfields in the centre of the North stand and the south side of the west stand. My main concern at present is when/if Chilvers leaves - for me he has been the catalyst for our recent good run. Does anyone know if there is any talk of him staying for longer?
Sack the old ways at 17:35:42 Wednesday January 17 2001
Oooh. Bring back terracing, yeah right. So five or six years ago when we were shite, were we complaining about the lack of atmosphere? I think not, the supporters have been spoilt since and have got to be moody, whingey little Man U supportalikes. 'Oh he passed it badly let's groan at him. Lets give tremendous amounts of abuse to every target man we get.' My point being spend money on the team and get them up to division 1. I think each and every Cobblers supporter should look at themselves and ask is it my fault or is it because the ground is all seater. Ask the Stoke or Bristol City fans wheter it has anything to do with that.
anon at 16:17:41 Wednesday January 17 2001
the grant from the football trust was not dependant on an all seater stadium.this was decided by the council and the club.the only stipulation is that it has the min.seats laid down by the taylor report which as far as i am aware it would have even if the north stand were to revert to terracing.
Paul S at 15:51:44 Wednesday January 17 2001
well anon (how original) I guess if we were a top division club and we were playing a European match we'd expect somewhat more than 6000 - in fact I'd think you would be disappointed if we didn't get over 20000. The egg chasers have had their day, when we're in the 1st division they'll be wondering where all the support has gone. The answer will be to the expanded Sixfields Nationwide stadium
anon at 15:37:13 Wednesday January 17 2001
why is it that we are 8th in the 2nd division,have gone 6 games undefeated and have the second most prolific striker in the division and until sat hadn't played at home for over 2 wks and yet still we get our worst gate of the season? the saints who wre playing a meaningless fixture still got over 6,000.it begs the question about whether rhere is any financial justification in looking at increasing the ground capacity,let alone whether the town deserves a 2nd division football club.one thing is for sure and that is that on these gates you can waive goodbye to forrester who will have to be sold and you can probably look forward to more seasons of see-sawing between the 2nd and the 3rd.on gastes of 5,000 survival in the 2nd is the best we could hope for,unless dave whelan discovers he was actually born in northampton and not wigan!!
Vince at 15:19:50 Wednesday January 17 2001
Prices for Bristol City are £15 or £12 for OAP's/Students and £10 for kids. Pboro tickets are on sale now as are tickets for all home league fixtures and have been since the start of the season as far as I know.
wellingborough claret at 15:1:52 Wednesday January 17 2001
does ne1 know when the tickets for the pish match go on sale?
Dyl at 14:23:31 Wednesday January 17 2001
The North Stand as it is isn't suitable for being turned into terracing. The steps are much to steep and narrow. The stand would need demolishing and replacing, which defeats the object of building Sixfields with a view to bolt-on expansion.
Kett Cobbler at 13:49:47 Wednesday January 17 2001
Many people have been saying that the north stand is going to be converted into terracing next season,i contacted the club about this and their reply is as follows - "The £1million grant received from the football trust to help build sixfields was on the condition that sixfields is and always will be an all seater stadium.We could of course pay the grant back and include terracing,but if we had a spare million we would much rather invest in the team! If the football trust ever lift their condition then things could be different" It looks to me as sixfields will always be an all seater stadium! Anybody got any price details for the game on saturday at Bristol City??
Paul S at 13:13:40 Wednesday January 17 2001
Big Bill you bring back such memories. We missed 4 penalties but still didn't win the worst penalty award. That had to go to Paul(?) Allen - youngest player in FACup final - who put his into the second tier advertising hoardings - how we laughed :-)
Pompey Cobbler at 12:59:18 Wednesday January 17 2001
Whatever happened to Claret Bloodbath ? or Jamesyboy, or whatever he called himself - bet he failed his GCSEs and has gone back to supporting Man Utd instead of Diamonds, and what was the name of that annoying Posh fan who kept going on about creaking trap doors ? Funny how they don't post anything anymore. Ah memories.
BigBill at 11:42:10 Wednesday January 17 2001
After the great shoot out debacle I think we applied to the FA for larger goals in the Nationwide League. They said "no, sell Wilkinson and get yourself a decent striker" It was funny watching the tension and serious look on the respective goalies faces. They might as well have stood there with a cup of tea and a rich tea biscuit. We scored entirely by accident in the end.
SAVE CHIP!!!! at 11:26:16 Wednesday January 17 2001
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Vince at 11:7:59 Wednesday January 17 2001
I seem to remember that the penalty shoot out debacle at Millwall coincided with a "police raid" on the clubs offices at Sixfields when a reported marujana plant seen on the premises turned out to be made of plastic - I suspect that all those missed penalties must have made the police think that the players were on something!!!
Dyl at 10:34:27 Wednesday January 17 2001
Yeah Cheers BigBill, I've had years of therapy to put that memory behind me and now you've brought it all back!
Carl at 10:30:39 Wednesday January 17 2001
I remember it very well, I was listening to it on the Radio in a pub in my local village, didn't you win it 1 - 0.
BigBill at 10:26:23 Wednesday January 17 2001
To "Lion" and "s.b.c". I see the spotty cyber hoolies ae trawling the web acting "hard" from behind the safety of their PC's. Anyway, Im not minded to leave "friendly" messages on other sites except that all my proposed in-laws live in Northampton, I'm getting married there later this year and I know Big Roy. Also, Millwall and Northampton have something in common - we share the glory of "the worst ever penalty shoot out award" from the worthington cup a few seasons back. It was so bad it was very funny. Anyone remember?
Carl at 10:8:7 Wednesday January 17 2001
I actually voted for Jamie's first of the season against Brentford, to actually score a goal of that quality on the first day of any season in any league shows a lot of talent and skill, but I still reckon his chip against Frickley was better. Must say we have had the absolute pleasure of seeing some quite superb goals this season, and long may it continue.
Parumpah Maroonbah at 9:42:27 Wednesday January 17 2001
No way Carl!! Savages against Shity Tits especially after that cock up by the defender lol(Shity Tits = Bristols City)
Carl at 9:34:58 Wednesday January 17 2001
The best goal of the season has to be Forrester's chip against Frickley, shame it isn't available for viewing.
My old mans a Cobbler. at 6:59:9 Wednesday January 17 2001
Lion,I'm obviously stupid aswell-what are you going on about?
MartinWinacloudof Hoegaaaaaaaaaaaaarden at 23:50:12 Tuesday January 16 2001
You've got that look again.
The one that I hoped I had when I was alive
You're face is just euuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
And so a big pile of puke is strewn across the grey stone pavement.
And a man from yonder hill, looks at the mess and says to the tramp: "Now... that's a nice hot meal for ya."
But then a policeman comes along and says: "Hoy, you cannot say that to vagrants."
Arrests the bloke.
And the magistrates sentence him to half an hour of watching The Krypton Factor.
Quite how he coped with that, goodness only knows. And goodness won't tell, because he hates you.
Anyway, you may say that is not a punishment.
But do YOU know anyone who has sat through a whole half hour.
Yes?
You!
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry got bored hitting the exclamation key.
Hello.
My trolley has gone. As has all the groceries I have gathered in the process.
Wycombe have entered the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time
And I have a big story for my sports pages.
And possibly the front.
HOORAH!
But ha ha, the FA have banned Wycombe because they're an inferior side to the mighty Cobblers owing to the fact that they don't play at Sixfields. And Northampton now have their rightful place it the fourth round.
Damn blast, bloody hell and damn, with an extra side order of DAMN!
What the hell am I doing on a computer writing a load a crap.
Coz I like writing.
And because I know we have the chance to build the most perfect public convenience system Northampton has ever seen.
Listen up and listen up good.
Every time you pluck a cigarette system out of a urinal it is for your public.
Every time you stick your hand into the U-bend IT'S FOR THEM!
Never forget it.
And I never do. Coz I'm John The Baptist, don't you know.
Of course, that's not true. My name is actually Marie.
But, ha ha, it is not really Marie, because it's a ruse to disguise my real name. That is Maria.
It's a cunning ploy, I think you'd agree.
Anyway, ladies and gentlemen some very exciting news.
Remember I told you about the number of dogs who read this.
Well I can tell you I got an e-mail from a red setter.
And I can tell you that it has told me about how he has just had some really rather bonny pups.
Which puts the number of people reading this way up into the high ones.
Now the moment we have all been waiting for.
Marlon Brando has just entered the room
He's quite quiet. Perhaps it's the charisma.
But bah, he's gone. Without so much as a word. Bugger. Nobody will believe me.
Oh well.
Have a good day.
s.b.c. at 23:3:29 Tuesday January 16 2001
millwall your a pile of shite, go away...cobblers 2 shite 0...
Lion at 22:38:18 Tuesday January 16 2001
Blind as well as weak, My old etc etc. look at the message again. Get some strength, you want www.millwallfans.org.uk, but I dont think we want you, wimp.
My old mans a Cobbler. at 22:7:0 Tuesday January 16 2001
Lion,not sure if you mean me or TRB Mark.I make as much noise as I can when people around me are singing and I'm basically being realistic.
Lion at 21:58:9 Tuesday January 16 2001
My old mans a Cobbler./Big Bill With support like his, no wonder it's quiet at Sixfields
TRB Mark at 21:53:0 Tuesday January 16 2001
I'm not saying we can't or won't get into the play-offs. After our last day promotion, I'm still getting used to being back in Div 2. Ooooooh! It's all too much!
My old mans a Cobbler. /Big Bill. at 21:50:12 Tuesday January 16 2001
As much as its encouraging that your fellow Millwall supporters aren't too confident about your visit to Sixfields Big bill,I think you should win in Feb.For starters Harris and the rest of your boys are on fire and our home form is erratic at best.There is no atmosphere in the stadium ,which doesn't encourage our players.For a few yaers now I have looked forward to your visits as you usually play good football and bring a healthy sized and well behaved support.Looking forward to Feb 20th.
Anon at 21:39:15 Tuesday January 16 2001
No it just plain ignorant wake up to the year 2001
Anon at 19:34:11 Tuesday January 16 2001
"YES, there are people who slag off players too vocally, it's
a macho attitude that is perpetuated by the 'football attitude' where dissing refs and referring to the Indian football captain playing for Bury as 'a Chink' is accepted." No it aint, rascist.
ACE at 19:26:21 Tuesday January 16 2001
It might be my neanderthal,it was better in my day,reaction but the two best recent vocal backings of the team has been Brentford and Boro'.The similarity being old fashioned covered terrace.Therefore,if! maybe! when! the ground is extended the North Stand could have seats on the upper teir and the lower section converted to terracing.I am certain the atmoshere would increase immediately, plus the casual supporter could stand with friends instead of sitting 20 seats away. Does anybody know if the initial grants we received when Sixfields was built restricts the reversal to terracing?
BigBill at 17:37:20 Tuesday January 16 2001
In response to Mr Militant Leftist - Savage is remembered in a good light down here. Mostly regarded as inconsistant ie 1 good game to 2 where he is anonymous. I don't know about any special clauses in his contract but it would'nt suprise me as he was one of Mick McCarthy's men (he now of Republic of Ireland managers job)there were some weird and wonderful payment schedules at the time. Certainly, Savage is not what you would regard as a Blood & Guts battler in Midfield which in this division is what you need in some games.
Militant Leftist at 16:30:35 Tuesday January 16 2001
Why thank you, Big Bill! We did alright earlier in the season but then got destroyed in the Two-Bob Cup (sour grapes? you'd better believe it!). What is the general opinion of Savage at Millwall as its pretty much split at Cobbs with half seeing him as a good passer, a thinking man's midfielder, the other half seeing him as lazy and ineffective. I also heard a rumour that while at the Lions he had a clause in his contract which meant he could leave if a club offered half a mil for him. Just another internet story?
Danny at 16:25:27 Tuesday January 16 2001
Paul S - I believe we have a good chance of promotion this season. Why not? We are 1 point off the play-offs, we are able to play good quality football etc. I can't believe that this does'nt stir people into getting behind the team and creating a good atmosphere. We showed at Boro, Reading and Brentford what getting behind the team does, and each time they produce an excellent performance, then we come back to Sixfields and one mistake certain people are bellowing abuse at them for the rest of the game, if these people put more effort into getting behind the team than slating them we may, just may enjoy home games.
nsb at 16:21:47 Tuesday January 16 2001
martin W the idea for goal of the season is a masterstroke, although i thing gabby's goal against fulham should be up there too!
Paul S at 15:32:35 Tuesday January 16 2001
Heh TRB -- great minds etc. see earlier posting. I agree with your sentiment and think it was the Rotherham and Swindon defeats that rather knocked the stuffing out of us.
BigBill at 15:26:25 Tuesday January 16 2001
Greetings from Millwall. A posting yesterday on our "House of Fun" site tried to predict results from our remaining games. Interestingly it predicted 3 defeats one of which was to be at Sixfields. 4 Follow up postings did not disagree. In the past 4 league games we have scored 15 goals and beaten the likes of Wallsall Reading and Wigan. It seems we Lions view the match with you with some caution (understandable given the result earlier this season)though we are a very different team now. In any case, here's to Millwall as Champions and Cobblers to win the play-offs. Ps Glad your form has turned round again! Any comments?
TRB Mark at 15:11:53 Tuesday January 16 2001
Ray, I know in the table we are only a point off the play-offs but i think the general feeling is that we won't be surprised if we don't make it, hence the lack of excitement/atmosphere. What do others think?
Vince at 14:36:27 Tuesday January 16 2001
I see that Peter Risdale of Leeds Utd is saying that the transfer system should not be ended as it will cause problems for smaller clubs - it will also make his clubs recent purchase of Ferdinand for umpteen million look a bit daft!
Militant Leftist at 14:0:38 Tuesday January 16 2001
Hey, it beats working, pal.
Person With A Life! at 13:40:4 Tuesday January 16 2001
Everyone who uses is the web site is a sad cunt. If your only
interest is NTFC......then what a lowly existence you must all lead.
Militant Leftist at 11:59:9 Tuesday January 16 2001
S'pose so, Dyl - I always took it to mean "lets get the old slide tackles flying about", which probably explains why we used to sing it a lot at the old CG. I'm not really too keen on "Who let the ref out?" - some Cobbs were singing "Who let the dogs out?" at Boro and were met with a cry of "Who doesn't go much?"
Shhhhh.... at 11:16:47 Tuesday January 16 2001
How about getting the club to print the words to some songs in the prog and the Rev. Pete Smith could ask the crowd to stand and sing song number 3 etc. Also we could have a board like they do in church showing what songs are being sung at each match. Sounds stupid but the atmos at Sixfields now falls somewhere between a church and a library.
Dyl at 11:5:26 Tuesday January 16 2001
I think the implication of "get into em" is that the players aren't getting stuck in, and therefore although meant as encouragement it is also a criticism. As for "ooh aah Forrester" I've tried to get that started too but to no avail. Also "Hodgie Hodgie Hodgie, oi, oi, oi", "Who let the ref out?", and a couple of others. Sadly it seems that unless key people take a liking to songs they don't catch on, which is why I thought of having a singers' meeting.
Militant Leftist at 10:52:45 Tuesday January 16 2001
I always thought "Get Into 'Em" WAS a positive song, but there you go. What was good, was at Boro, when we got the really old songs going - "Bobby Barnes is illegitimate", "When I was young and had some sense", and my all time favourite "Noel, Noel".
I've been trying to get "ooh ahh Forrester" going for ages now, but nobody seems that bothered.
Anonn at 10:28:18 Tuesday January 16 2001
Whoopeeeeee have lost the stupid football from the site!!!!
Dyl at 10:22:56 Tuesday January 16 2001
OK, controversial and possibly pie-in-the-sky idea coming up, but here goes: Some of the best singing in the last season or so ('boro excepted) was at Darlington away. Of course we were pushing for promotion and we were up for it, but what made it good was that there was a chap near me who was leading the singing, and if any vaguely negative songs started ("get into 'em" etc), he quickly quashed them and got positive songs going. It was tremendous and for once it actually felt as if our singing was helping the team. So perhaps what we need are more people like this chap. And what I was thinking was perhaps there should be a singers' meeting at some point to try to discuss the singing in each bit of the ground and perhaps come up with some new songs. I know that it probably wouldn't work but what do people think? Is it worth a try?
Anon at 9:36:43 Tuesday January 16 2001
Since we moved to Sixfields the number of fans who sing and chant has probably increased albeit that they are spread around the ground. The loss of atmosphere at all seater grounds is common to many other clubs who have gone all seater and although attendances have improved dramatically since the move to Sixfields a lot of those extra supporters are older, families and female who are less likely to join in with songs - particularly those with the f word etc. The atmosphere for the Brstol Rovers play off game and to some extent the 2nd visit to Wembley were really one offs which are not going to be repeated every week. I'm sure the atmosphere for the Pboro game will be much better, if only because there will be plenty of visiting fans. The atmosphere on staurday for what turned out to be a relitively poor game against a poor side with about 150 away fans was unlikely to get anyone on their feet shouting for more.
Paul S at 9:16:8 Tuesday January 16 2001
Ace, There is normally at least one director at every trust meeting - Tony Clarke, and I'm sure he has always been willing to answer questions put to him. As regards crowd and atmosphere I think we've been spoilt in the last few seasons and have always had something to get passionate about (even the relegation 2 years ago). While most of us are happy to accept that we are going to finish in a comfortable mid-table position it is difficult to get excited about it. Of course a couple of away wins against Stoke and Bristol City would see us in with a good chance of the play-offs. However how many of us believe we stand a chance of promotion at the moment. Until that belief returns it is unlikely that the atmosphere will improve.
Vince at 8:53:4 Tuesday January 16 2001
The next Open Forum is being held at Sixfields on Thursday 18th January at 7.30pm. A bit of a media theme with Jeremy Casey from the Chron and Adam Balckmore from Radio Northampton due to attend. Also a chance to ask TCMP what is happening about all ticket games and other issues that are concerning supporters.
Sir Robert of Walocshire at 8:1:0 Tuesday January 16 2001
to 2faced, you have proved my point by hiding by your anonymity of a nickname - ok the "Sir Robert" is a nickname bestowed upon me by others on here, but everyone knows who I am. If you really have the courage of your convictions then put your own name to your post. Regards slagging off of players, everyone at times criticises players, but don't keep up a constant diatribe against one particular player. And I agree that at times I'll call a player a useless w****r but then I bet players also call each other that at times during a game - its just an automatic reaction to something going on. I'm not a saint, never claimed to be, just pointed out that people can be so brave hiding in a crowd, but individually are cowards.
Cobbler in the West at 7:47:58 Tuesday January 16 2001
Delighted for Sammo that he is getting a testimonial. What a fine player he has been for the club.
ACE at 7:7:37 Tuesday January 16 2001
When was the last statement from the Directors concerning the future of the club? Why have they chosen now to appoint a new position of Chief Executive? Why and who is the new Associate Director? How are they going to resolve the loss of the casual supporter? What timescale for the expansion of Sixfields? Any progress with the damaging dictorial Police? When was the last time a Director had the courtesy to attend a public meeting to inform all supporters? Even the Directors comment page in the programme has disappearred!! As the song says 'There are more questions than answers'.
9224 at 3:17:36 Tuesday January 16 2001
The Prem opposition for Sammo HAS to be Sunderland - doesn't it? Failing that, Spurs, as he scored for them in the Inter-Toto Cup while on loan one summer
9224 at 2:50:5 Tuesday January 16 2001
Observations - I've said it before, but THAT goal from The Hodge was pure class. Also, re. singing - there are a couple of young lads (and they are young) who join in, and even start chants of 'Hodgey, Hodgey etc.'. Presumably kids this young will not be allowed by the accompanying adult to swear and so we need more songs that don't involve "f***ing the Posh" to build up a new generation of vocal support. As regards youngsters, we are competing with the Man Us and the Arsenals for their support and so we need to do more to attract younger suppporters and get them 'hooked' (if that is the appropriate word).
Ray at 2:27:55 Tuesday January 16 2001
Actualy, we are only a single win away from being in a play off position - I think that may count as being in contention.
TRB Mark at 0:45:26 Tuesday January 16 2001
The complaint about atmosphere seems to crop up every season. If some of the players are jaded, maybe some of the fans are too. For instance, so numb with cold and acceptance was I at 1-1 that I did'nt even stand up when we scored the second! The first time ever! (I usually stand anyway). Mind you, I had nearly levered my kneecap off on the seat in front when Hodge scored which may partly accountfor my inactivity. It's mid winter and I think mentally we are mid table (no-one seems to be talking about play-offfs). If we stay in play-off contention then you will see the atmosphere improve as the season wears on. It's the same every season. I do think though that we are noisier fans when we are hovering near the bottom, than near the top.
Ghost of CC's Past at 23:55:4 Monday January 15 2001
For all those who have felt the loss of a true little friend and have been unable to function correctly at work and during your normal life,don't worry !!!! HE'S BACK !!! Check out http://www.ntfc.co.uk/photolib.htm and you'll find the Superstar lives on.Now where is that bloody Countdown Clock ?
To martin at 22:42:54 Monday January 15 2001
Are you a Parrotttttt, I said all of the basis you said in the first part of your mailing - see Atmosphere - dont say great minds think alike - you are an alien
Anon at 22:36:12 Monday January 15 2001
no-one says dissing anymore
MartinW at 22:15:54 Monday January 15 2001
I always cringe when managers complain about the attitude of fans. Atkins used to. And I just feel it doesn't do anything other than irk. I sit on the West Stand too, and while when going away I am singing and shouting with the best of them, at home, there is just no atmosphere where I am because there are not enough hardcore fans who will sing and shout - no disrespect intended not everyone goes to games to make a noise. When there is a song, I'll join in but it just peters out because there needs to be a number willing to keep it going. The problem is that the hardcore are all split up between the North and the top of the West, so there is no synchronisation. The club must know this - they in a way, designed it that way. The solution is for the club to earmark the singers and shouters and put them in the same area. Rather than moan. Everyone knows the problem. When there were terraces, people naturally gravitated to wherever they wanted to be and the hardcore would stick together. In these days of seats and season tickets - it is more difficult. The away fans ARE the hardcore and there is no shortage of support there. That's the acid test. And that's why in some ways I have better memories of away games (Torquay for example) than the home games. YES, there are people who slag off players too vocally, it's a macho attitude that is perpetuated by the 'football attitude' where dissing refs and referring to the Indian football captain playing for Bury as 'a Chink' is accepted. Perfectly normal people disengage their brain and get off their chest all the frustrations of the week using language that seems to be the norm. And if Howard doesn't play well, it seems okay to call him for everything, as if he was the boss you think is a total wanker who knows nothing. There would have to be a radical clamp down by stewards to ban swearing, then maybe something will change. But it is prevalant in all grounds. It just seems louder at Sixfields because there is not enough positive singing and shouting to drown it out as happens in other grounds. I should say Luton and Bournemouth home fans are among the many who are a lot quieter than our lot considering the numbers we attract. I'd love it if there was a better atmosphere, but the hardcore vociferous fans are just not together. Maybe next season we should designate the West Stand as the 'singing stand' where only people who want to sing can go. Unfortunately the club would not drop the season ticket prices for the vociferous number in the North Stand who should be there. And that, of course, is the snag. Money again. Nevertheless, if the club wanted to keep the hardcore together to get more of an atmosphere, they have it in their power to do it, in my view. And NTFC@2view - the point of my piece was that the results the youngsters in the reserves were eking out does not bode well for future. If they were producing results, they may be knocking on the door of the first team, but they're not, which is a shame. The fact they are young, isn't an issue. Look how old Michael Owen was when he burst through - and all those Leeds players and they managed the first team, not just the reserve team. We need young players coming through and at the moment, apart from young Thompson, there is nobody really challenging at the moment, it seems.
Atmosphere at 21:28:7 Monday January 15 2001
No one is to blame not the team, the division or the crowd. Not wishing to harp back to the past but at the county ground, we all had the choice to where we stood, and over time the Hotel End allowed all us `yobs' to stand together and we were there to sing and to jump and to run down the terracing and this was great, im sure that they sang in other parts of the ground. In the West stand where I sit theres a whole mixture of people and to be frank singing is not part of their `makeup' its a different crowd of people and some would die of embarrasment being seen singing.
At the Bristol Rovers game that was all put to one side when it really counted. It will take a while for the crowd to `mature' into the frenzied mass that used to be and was started in the North Stand. We all have to contribute and encourage the shyer element, there are a lot of kids that are growing up with the Cobblers and it will happen, success will also be another stimulant. Perhaps at times `we' sit there expecting more and why not I expect MY TEAM to be the best irrespective of what division that we are in.
Hannah at 20:58:23 Monday January 15 2001
LETS MAKE SOME NOISE AND GIVE THE LADS A BOOST.
After hearing the interview with Kev after the match made me think.
Our crowd is terrible at getting behind the players. Like Kev said, at times the crowd are spoilt and expect more than can be given. I think he is right. At the end of the day it is only division 2 and things aren't always going to be as perfect as we all hope. Thats when we need to sing the most. Its all very well "singing when we're winning" but what about when we conceed a goal. However annoyed we may be we need to lift the lads and make them get one back.
We are a great crowd away from home but are silent at home.
Come on lets sing and make some noise!!!!!!!
2 faced at 20:42:15 Monday January 15 2001
Sir robert... you are always the first to slag the players off! But dont say constructively, thats garbage...I can hear you! and as for you standing next to people, dont make me laugh... but lets wait for your clever response, yawn... I cant wait
NTFC@2view at 20:29:6 Monday January 15 2001
In their defense, the reserves most experienced player v. Brighton was Andy Morrow. 'nuff said?
MartinW at 19:47:14 Monday January 15 2001
Have to agree with anon about the concern over Gabby not getting a start at Bristol. But Willo has a dilemma, in that he would find it hard to split the Howard/Forrester partnership because historically it has done the business. The results when they have started together speak for themselves. I think Gabby deserves to start, perhaps alongside Howard. But if we did not get a result by splitting up Howard and Forrester, Willo would be criticised for breaking up an effective partnership, he can't win. The only solution is to have three up front with Howard in the hole behind Gabby and Forrester and I personally don't see a problem with that. But you'd have to have more insurance defensively. So you'd have 5-2-1-2. But you'd play Spedding/Frain/Hargreaves and Liam Chilvers as PROPER wingbacks. In that line up I'd play Hargreaves as the wing back, because quite simply he was superb when he played that role in previous games. Defended adequately and ran his socks off. It could work. I don't feel that strongly about that line up, because we seem to be settling into 4-4-2 well and really you should not change things just to keep one player happy. But if Forrester is off form, we could be looking at playing Gabby and Howard, I would have said. It's a brave call to do it.
Can I raise the question: Where are the young players coming through. And is this Marcus Benson (England Under-15 squad) as good as he is expected to be on the latest Championship Manager. Coz if he is - we have a hot property ha ha. But seriously, our reserve team got roundly beaten 3-1 by the Brighton (third division) reserves leaving me to wonder who are the up and coming young players who are challenging for the first team squad. Gould has shown some promise. But Andy Morrow still seems to lack pace, finishing prowess, strength or indeed much which would catch the eye for the future at the moment. Ryan Thompson showed flashes of something when I have seen him. I know we had acouple of trailists, but I just wonder whether our youngsters are promising enough. It is difficult to tell, I know. I mean, people do develop at different rates, but at what point do you say, he's not good enough. It would be great if we had young players knocking heavily on the door of the first team. But in the case of Thompson and Morrow, are they scoring enough in the reserves to be considered? I know we have lost three and won one in the last four games with Morrow scoring three (one from the penalty spot) and Thompson scoring one - but is that great form? The reserves results overall are concerning - because it hints at a lack of strength of player coming through (IN MY VIEW). Of course now they will go ballistic and win right left and centre. I hope so.
Finally, congratulations to Ian Sampson for getting a well deserved testimonial and will look forward to see what Premiership club will be coming. I don't think I am the only one to think that he is playing better than ever at the age of 32. Scoring goals like the one at Peterborough is a bonus when you consider how solid he is at the back. Shame his old mucker -now sadly at Rushden - isn't still alongside him.
MartinW at 19:14:14 Monday January 15 2001
martin,for your benefit, Cobblers goals are available to be seen at www.martinwilliams.free-online.co.uk. A new addition is a a voting booth where you can record what you think is the best goal of the season.
Cobbler from Daventry at 19:8:46 Monday January 15 2001
Personally I am becoming a bit non-plussed about Willo always berating the 'small minority' in the home crowd (as per the Chron. report)as it appears to hide a more general disgruntlement (is that a good word?) with the crowd overall. OK - we do have a minority of tossers, but which club doesn't? We didn't play well on Saturday, but to say that the crowd is too quick to criticise is only half the story. A number of players were lethargic - and it showed. This can't be blamed on the crowd. Some of the passing was appaling and a quiet groan at ineptitude, multiplied by a few thousand, is going to sound like a chorus of disapproval. The crowd want the team to win as much, if not more, than Willo - so how about a change of tune? The crowd became restless because they could see that the game was crying out for a match saving substitution - the first team to do so won the match - but should Gabbi have come on 20 minutes sooner???? The crowd though so. There can only be one manager, however, so no criticism of Wilson is intended, but it is obvious that both Forrester & Howard are jaded and could do with a rest. Jamie has not looked at his sharpest since his injury, which he almost compounded with that terrible free kick, and we have an admiral deputy with Marco. So come on Willo - I thought it was only Atkins who sounded off in the press. 99% of all supporters are behind you so forget the 1% of losers.
9224 at 18:39:58 Monday January 15 2001
John Hodge is pure class!
Waloc purchaser............. at 18:15:46 Monday January 15 2001
Hurrah !!!
Anon at 17:43:46 Monday January 15 2001
Tonight's Chron worries me. Gabbi to start on the bench at Bristol? Those who've raved about him on Saturday as if it were a revelation obviously didn't go to Bristol Rovers, Millwall, Port Vale or Colchester. We won 3 drew 1 and he was different class. I also think he'd make a great skipper, he really organises and gees up players (something lacking when he's not playing) and he defends very well. I have to say I think Hodgey is a bit of a homer. Apart from his goal Saturday it was his attempt at a clearance that led directly to their equaliser and apart from the last 10 minutes when he had great service from Gabbi he was woeful...I don't think he's fully fit and suspect as well that Jamie's not 100% either at the minute. Howard is a difficult call, he doesn't score enough goals target man or not. Seems he could do with practising heading the ball downwards and he takes to long to shoot (though when he does its usually a thunderbolt). I wouldn't risk Frain at Bristol City. I'd start with the finishing 11 and for me that back 4 is the strongest we have. Give Hodgey a half or an hour, give his all then make a change.
Claudette at 17:20:2 Monday January 15 2001
I see Ian Sampson has been awarded a benefit match. Hopefully this will be against Premiership opposition next August. I'm sure this is fully deserved and just hope that the premiership side (whoever it may be) send a side worthy of the player and occassion!
Sir Robert of Walocshire at 16:56:25 Monday January 15 2001
I note someone earlier said about getting those slagging off a player constantly should be made to face the player, I rememember at Blackpool about three years ago one of The Mounties travel group were having a go at me, so I went and stood by them, they didn't say another word, but one of them started racially abusing a Blackpool player. I suggested that he might wish to repeat those words to John Gayle & Jason White, as I felt sure I could have arranged a meeting for him. More silence!! BTW. Thanks for the articles - keep em coming - WALOC is saved!! (for the time being!!)
martin at 15:52:20 Monday January 15 2001
where do you download the cobblers goals from
Thanx for your help
What talent? at 15:34:29 Monday January 15 2001
The only reason Brown seems to have so much time on the ball is because he is so slow! I've no doubt he may have had the potential once, but its long since passed him by. Does not have the right temperament to be a really good player either.
Carl at 15:30:33 Monday January 15 2001
I know one song that may get an airing on Saturday. The one that goes on about walking in a Wilson wonderland, that was quite a laugh for the home game and I'm sure we will here a few verses of it, if you can say it has more than one, just seems to be repeated forever, especially as it seems to be Bristol's only song.
Militant Leftist at 14:59:36 Monday January 15 2001
Cardiff Cobbler - do me a favour, son! Steve Brown isn't fit to lace the boots of the likes of Savage, Hodge, Gabbas etc in terms of "time on the ball". At Cobbs he had a good name as a grafter with a neat left foot - now he's just a squad player who doesn't mind getting stuck in. Also, Roy Hunter is (was?) 100 times the player Brown ever was/will be.
Anon at 14:25:3 Monday January 15 2001
What chanting and singing there is at Sixfields is mostly directed at vsiting supporters or at Barry Fry/Pboro, so at least the next game should be noisier. Has anyone else noticed that the North Stand seems to get less full by the week. Even the south section of the west stand has less vocal fans than it used to have.
Cardiff Cobbler at 14:3:20 Monday January 15 2001
Managed to get up for the game on Saturday and agree with those of you that reakon Gabbi should start at BCity on Saturday. He is a class apart in our division and deserves a run of games to get some consistency going. Who he replaces is open to debate. Talking of atmospheres, against Wycombe, it was only their fans making any noise and of course without any Bury supporters to talk of I have never been to such a quiet game as Saturdays. There wasn't even much of a cheer when we scored. Seems to me that the 'singers' are spread all around the ground, whereas they all used to stand in the same place. Anyway I've nothing to moan about 'cos I've managed to get to the Wycombe, Bury and this Sat The BC game, which by my recent standards makes me a loyal supporter. Man of the match against Wycombe , not that anyone will agree - Steve Brown. Ran the game and has developed into a cultered midfielder. We don't have anyone who appears to have so much time on the ball as him.
Carl at 12:40:16 Monday January 15 2001
Just downloaded the goals from Saturday, two excellent goals again. I actually thought Hodgies had gone wide on Saturday, I went up with my head in my hands thinking it was real close then saw everyone celebrating, most bizarre. It seems the Bury boys didn't do their homework on Hodge as there were three of them around him all guiding him onto his left, as if John Hodge has a weaker left foot than his right, tee hee. UP THE COBBLERS!!!!
Dyl at 12:23:40 Monday January 15 2001
Just popped in to say - Hodge's goal must be up there with te best we've seen this year. Phew what a scorcher!
LA at 11:45:33 Monday January 15 2001
wonderful - and btw nowt wrong with the expression! :-)
Dear, dear Deary.... at 8:57:43 Monday January 15 2001
Paranoia reigns supreme.... what a load of cobblers lol
Ray at 8:47:26 Monday January 15 2001
Ah - OK - sorry.
Nicky at 8:45:59 Monday January 15 2001
In that case Britgal I stand corrected
Anon at 7:4:32 Monday January 15 2001
I was on about the spelling, nothing else!
MartinW at 23:45:9 Sunday January 14 2001
Allthe goals from the Bury game are now uploaded onto www.martinwilliams.free-online.co.uk. Also new is a a voting booth where you can record what you think is the best goal of the season.
LOL at 23:38:19 Sunday January 14 2001
Maybe the last night at eh ?
eh? at 23:35:51 Sunday January 14 2001
um at 23:33:35 Sunday January 14 2001
and this from the guy who can't spell FROM
splat at 23:30:39 Sunday January 14 2001
Where was yesterdays atmosphere? I recently said (IMHO of course) that Sixfields was the quietest stadium in the football league and somebody replied saying obviously didn't go to the away matches at Brentford or reading, I was there and yes we got behind the team well, but this doesn't happen at Sixfields. I challenge anybody to find a quieter stadium, during a match (obviously!). The only thing that seemed to lift the crowd yesterday was the typically inept performance by the (prem) referee.
Read the posting at 23:12:32 Sunday January 14 2001
Errmmmm Ray I think you'll find Anon was complaining about your spelling not the result.
Rodney at 23:11:38 Sunday January 14 2001
Why have people got a problem with Spedding winning m-o-m against Brentford? Welch had nothing to do until five minutes from the end, Spedding was excellent throughout. Man of the season so far? It's got to be a three horse race between Welch, Hunt and Forrester.
Rodney at 23:6:51 Sunday January 14 2001
Bizarre game yesterday in that the team played poorly, yet a number of individuals played well: Sampson, Green, Hope, Savage, Hunt. I am getting really p***** off with the anti-Savage moaners: he was excellent and produced a number of storming tackles as well as his constructive attacking play. What do people like Savage and Spedding have to do to please these people? Incidentally, no one seems to comment on it but the pitch - as was the case last season - is in superb condition. Lets sign the groundsman up on a long contract. Who remembers how crap the pitch was a few years ago?
Ray at 23:3:44 Sunday January 14 2001
Regarding the question about the Man of the Match for Brentford. The points are allocated as per peoples votes. Did you vote? If not - I don't think you are entitled to complain about the result.
Graham Kennedy at 20:53:19 Sunday January 14 2001
JUDGE PICKLES/TREENIE - Out the twots! What are their seat numbers? The last time I witnessed this I outed the blokes involved by publishing their seat numbers. They were regulars up until I did that and I have never seen them since. We don't need such trash. Out them!
harryc at 20:43:59 Sunday January 14 2001
What is it about the northerners that make them want to go bear chested when it is bloody freezing and think they are dead cool for doing it. Not dead cool - bloody ice cold. Their mad. You might remember a certain fat bloke being told by stewards to get his shirt back on several weeks ago.
harry c at 20:40:41 Sunday January 14 2001
Shoot the Boot...good half time entertainment...but what a prat the bloke from Bury was...and why are there so many blokes that simply cannot kick a ball....and what is the point of the oversized dice..
Waterside Cobbler at 20:35:36 Sunday January 14 2001
Sunday Times 'Q&A' Section, 14 Jan 2001. Q: Has a league football team ever gone through a match without committing a single foul? R.T.Small, Birmingham. A: Leicester City achieved this in an FA Cup third-round tie against Northampton Town on Jauary 3, 1998. As a local derby, it was expected to be a fiercely-fought affair, but I remember it being a strangely subdued match, although Northampton conceded a penalty and also had Ian Clarkson sent off for an illegal challenge on Muzzy Izzet after all the goals were scored. Leicester won 4-0 and their scorers were Ian Marshall, Garry Parker (pen), Robbie Savage and Tony Cottee. Dave Smith, Leicester City Historian. The entry is accompanied by a match picture of Jason Dozzell and Garry Parker
Treenie at 20:21:9 Sunday January 14 2001
Judge Pickles - i sit next to a bloke who's just like what you described. He'll criticise a player one week and then praise him the next. The last couple of victims have been Spedding, Howard and Savage.
As for the people that calle Steve Howard a donkey, if he scores a goal he'll be hailed a hero. I suppose you can't win really.
What I don't think is fair is when people shout abuse at players when they know that injured/suspended players are within earshot. This happens a lot near where i sit. I'm sure it doesn't help confidence at all.
Come on you lot. Stop knocking the players and get behind the team.
COME ON COBBLERS!!!!!
MartinW at 19:51:16 Sunday January 14 2001
Right, the goals are uploading as I speak so give it half an hour and it will be up and running. Enjoy . http://www.martinwilliams.free-online.co.uk
Judge Pickles at 19:50:29 Sunday January 14 2001
Is it just me, or are other Cobblers fans sick of the boo boys – yesterday same old sad characters slagging off Stevie Howard – “Donkey, Carthorse “ and all the usual clichés. Now I’m not against the occasional critical comment to one of our players but when it’s consistent & constant all through the game it’s just sad – put that together with constant anti Wilson & pro Broadhurst comments (A guy whose name they couldn’t spell until after he had left!)
Witnessed Saturday, someone telling those tossers to back off - the individual was then subject to the usual reply – “We have paid our money, we’re entitled to our view”
My question to this boards contributors is, are they?
My thoughts are this – any one off comment is just that – emotion, passion, frustration or indeed just getting it wrong, therefore no problem – BUT consistent abuse of the same player is only acceptable if the orator is prepared to stand face to face with their target and repeat their comments.
So next time you hear these comments suggest to the perpetrator that they do just that – how many do you think would stand toe to toe with Steve Howard and call him a donkey? – None of them, because as we all know they are ignorant, cowards hiding amongst the anonymity of the stands.
Clearly it will not stop them but just smile at them with that thought next time you hear their sad voices
MK18 Cobbler at 17:26:14 Sunday January 14 2001
Do not agree about us being lucky yesterday. True we were second best in the first half without Welch having anything special to do but we improved after the break and if there was to be a winner it was always going to be us. Gabbiadini was the difference and his arrival was perfectly timed. Well done KW!!
Spooner at 17:22:48 Sunday January 14 2001
In response to his fan club. Garry Hughes never made the squad yesterday. Barry Ferguson was on the bench.
Hargreaves at 15:51:44 Sunday January 14 2001
Its that easy - ive never seen so many variiaaatiooons!! By the way Graham Felton is back in the reckoning for the Bristol City match.
Anon at 14:52:7 Sunday January 14 2001
THIS IS PROM THE PLAYER OF THE YEAR SECTION!
LAST MATCH
Brentford
Spedding 5
Sampson 4
Welsh 4 >>>>>>> who does this, even I know it's Welch!
Anon at 14:50:25 Sunday January 14 2001
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Anon at 14:37:19 Sunday January 14 2001
Chrissy Hargreaves ius a loverly lad! Nice to chat to, as I found out on Saturday.
Anon at 14:33:19 Sunday January 14 2001
The clock working + a win! WOW! It was our lucky day!
Waterside Cobbler at 14:16:23 Sunday January 14 2001
I'm trying to design a front page for my computerised football records. Anyone know where I can find a decent Cobblers crest on the internet that I can save and re-use. There are only pale wallpaper ones on the official site and the ones on the 'fixtures' page are too small
A Childs View at 14:13:11 Sunday January 14 2001
Don't want to do my work - its boring! 3 points yesterday - nuff said!! Can anyone recommend a good B & B in Bristol? Planning to make a weekend of it and drink a bit of cider after the game!!
MartinW at 13:50:53 Sunday January 14 2001
The goals from the Bury game are ready tobe uploaded, sadly there will be a delay as there are authentication problems on the server I upload to and until they are resolved, i can't deliver. Be patient.
The Drilling Cobbler at 12:16:6 Sunday January 14 2001
Lucky to get 3 points yesterday - as someone said earlier it compensates at least 1 of the last minute goals that we have let in recently. A win next Saturday would be the perfect springboard for our bid for the playoffs. Having said that though I'd be happy with a draw - unless we are 1-0 up going into injury time! What concerns me is how are we going to accomodate Frain when he's fit again, when it appears from Wilsons comments that he is almost guaranteed his place back? Speddings recent form at left back has been a revelation - I said a month ago how crap he was but I'm glad to say he's proved me wrong. Hargrieves is a deffinate inclusion when available - we really missed him yesterday - so unless Frain is played out of position I cant see how our 'influencial' captain can take his place in the team. Wilson claims that he's been missed and in certain games I would agree, but I honestly dont think he has been in the last 6 games. Crooks and Hunt will surely be our central midfield, with Hodge and Hargrieves on either side of them, which leaves Frain and Savage keeping their arses warm on the bench. And as Ashford Cobbler pointed out, very significant that it was Green and not Hope that had to make way yesterday - which I thought was strange because it meant totally disrupting our defence. If Hope had been pulled off, the only positional change would have been Spedd moving into left back - not Hope having to move accross as well and provide a new partner for Sammo with just 15minutes to go. I'm not moaning because it obviously worked, but at the time I thought it was strange and suggested that it would be Hope and not Green in the centre at Bristol next Saturday. In my view, Green was superb yesterday - the lad has certainly emerged from a very poor players shadow in the last few games. As far as Gabb being included in the starting line up is concerned, next Saturday is one game that we cannot afford to play all 3 - remember Walsall. We need to adapt a slightly cautious approach, respect that they are a very good team, and accept that for long periods of the game we will not have the ball. We can deffinately beat them as we did on boxing day, but we need to keep it tight, and aim to catch them on the brake. Howard needs to play because there will be many long balls being played from defence, so unless Jamie is given a rest, Marco I dont think will start. Not with Crooks back in contention anyway. So 'my' team for next Saturday, injuries permitting, is Welch - Chivers, sampson, Hope, Spedding - Hargrieves, Hunt, Crooks, Hodge - Forrester (or Gabb), Howard. Any other thoughts?
MartinW at 11:58:43 Sunday January 14 2001
A case of poor performance, great result. For me Gabby was the difference when he came on. His flashing curling shot towards the end after the drag back was worth the entrance fee on its own. If Gabby's on song and it seems he is getting there he HAS to start. Jamie had his poorest game for us since he joined,but he hasn't had any so he is due one. Overall our passing was poor, we did not compete as well as Bury and the difference was the finishing. Which is what makes this side better than the Atkins one that went down. Hodgey's goal was special and one of the goals of the season. Gabby's winner was a pure finisher's goal. Great to see him on top form. Overall, great to see us win when we were so off the button. Especially on the left which never looked comfortble and if Billy for Bury had used his brain,he could have exploited it. Hope was too often dragged into central positions when he was supposed to play left back, leaving Spedding to cover. At times we played five at the back, then four, then five and basically it seemed nobody really knew what they were supposed to be doing on the left. Consequently Spedding never got forward as often as he would even if he was a wing back. Which was odd. That restricted our options and might account for how we were so disjointed for long periods. Having said that Hope made two goal saving tackles. I know Gabby was only on for twenty minutes - but he would be my man of the match simply because he was the difference between the sides.
Notice Greeny getting in a strop, throwing his bottle at the dug out in the direction of our new assistant. What was going on there??
Now for Bristol. A big game and with Hargreaves back -boy did we miss him - and Crooks in the reckoning, it's looking good. One thing's for sure. Gabby MUST start. That may mean Jamie on the bench. But if Willo is going to stick with players who are on form, then that might be an option. But, of course, you can't drop Jamie because of one bad game. It would be dangerous to drop Howard for Gabby, because Forrester and Gabby only worked against Fulham in the League Cup. Howard is the crucial target man. It's a dilemma, don't know what the answer is. Because we won't play with Howard, Forrester and Gabby. But you can't leave Gabby on the bench in this form. Unless you play Gabby and Jamie and stress the need to play it on the floor, instead of playing long balls. You'd have to ban the long high ball. It's a difficult one, but I'd probably give Jamie a rest and play Howard and Gabby. Shock horror. Knowing that you have Jamie up your sleeve. Otherwise, what's the point of Gabby playing so well only to find he's confined to the bench again. Finally, doesn't Hunty look hard now. Oh and good to see Roy Hunter is still around. Anyone know when he might make a comeback??
Night Vision at 9:51:47 Sunday January 14 2001
Yeah but you can't see it when it gets dark!
Anon at 9:7:20 Sunday January 14 2001
HEY, NO MORE MOANING - THE STADIUM CLOCK IS WORKING!!
Garry Hughes' Fan Club at 9:2:56 Sunday January 14 2001
Does anyone know if he's injured as he didn't play for the stiffs in the week and wasn't about yesterday.
The Ashford Cobbler at 1:9:4 Sunday January 14 2001
Good result today but poor performance from the 2nd minute until Gabiadini came on. He looks hungry for it and needs to start. Though Hope had an excellent game. Interesting that Green came off rather than Hope. This fully justified by Hope's last ditch challenge on Littlejohn. Hope to start in place of Green next week? I Hope so!!. I thought Hodge did contribue more than others indicate on here. He snapped around for the ball all afternoon occasionally going over to the left wing to get it. Starting line up for next week (4-3-3) Welch, Chilvers, Sampson, Hope, Spedding, Hodge, Hunt, Hargreaves, Forrester, Howard, Gabiadini with a bench of Green, Savage, Crooks, Sollit and Morrow starting to look pretty strong.
Memories of going in the away end? Scunthorpe at the end of the 3rd division promotion play off season. Only found out it was sold out whilst driving up so hid the colours and went in the away end. Other than the goal people all fans seem to cheer at the same action. One mans good attack translates into another's good defense. Hands firmly squashed when Sean scored the winner.
But we all agree at 23:21:44 Saturday January 13 2001
We love the Cobblers
MP at 23:2:20 Saturday January 13 2001
Didn't play that well, but got the result. Gabbi must start against Bristol City. Saw today that Millwall turned down 2.5 million offer from Preston for Harris. Board please note that we will not believe selling Jamie for 500,000 is good business.
Wayne at 23:1:59 Saturday January 13 2001
Not a great game to watch. Apart from Hodgys goal (which was top draw) the first half was dire stuff. Bury dominated the posession without really threatening Welchy (was he at fault for their goal? i couldn't see) Second half was very much the same. A lot of our passing you wouldn't see as bad on the Racecourse tomorrow. Hodgy for MOM? ok good goal but little else. Sammo, Hope and Greeny in particular were excellent. I loved the bit where Littlejohn took a dive and Green had a quiet word with him (get up you f***ing tosser) hunt had a very good game (isn't he coming on well, we could have a player there) Spedding played too deep though as if we had 2 left backs. Howard isn't really firing at the moment and Forrester looked a bit quiet. Gabbiadini done more in his 15 minutes than a lot of them done all match. I cannot believe he won't start next week. He just HAS to. An undeserved win really.
We were right at 22:54:31 Saturday January 13 2001
Well we did tell Wilson we needed Gabbi on the pitch. And a goal from Hodge that we've all been waiting for....great stuff. Personally, I can't wait for Hargreaves to score, and he could score with me anytime. Little bit of a sexist comment there, sorry lads.
Hannah at 21:23:12 Saturday January 13 2001
We did ok. Good goal by Hodge and then it turned scrappy. I think we battled hard though. Gabbiadini has showed his class and that he's a quality player and i think he needs his chance. I agree, Howard should play behind Gabby and Jamie as he is the best at holding up play and then laying the ball off. I'm not saying we should drop him, because i think his enthusiasm and character lift the game. Not only that, but Forrester needs him!!!!! Another great performance by James Hunt.
britgal at 20:51:48 Saturday January 13 2001
i don't know if it's been said already, but Nicky, 'Anon' isn't just one person. If u don't put a name in the 'name' box, it turns to Anon. :)
Hodgy Man of the Match? Goal of the match - yes! at 20:17:3 Saturday January 13 2001
It was a goal of premiership quality, and apart from a couple of other things he was poor. I had no time for Spedding but I concede that he seems to be improving, and he had a better than good game, as did Mr Savage at times. Howard to me is a great collector and distributor of the ball, but a striker, no way his heading ability in front of goal is all about the ball hitting his head and not him heading it with any purpose, and we all know about his one to one finishing - sorry im not trying to be negative I just want Marco up front and Mr Howard a bit deeper. Bury were unlucky to not get least a point and I would guess that because they are in a sequence of bad results thats why we came out on top. Chilvers distribution in the first half was either poor or too advanced thinking wise for his cooleagues and this was Marcos initial problem, his brain was quicker than the others and he has adapted well. james Hunt another guaranteed performance. the ref MR Alcock didnt mind the one or 2 fisticuffs just ignored them but free kicks and throw ins what a nightmare. Well perhaps today in some way compensated for the 4 lost points from the last 2 games.
Never satisfied at 20:16:14 Saturday January 13 2001
When are they going to fix the light on the scoreboard?
To Romsey at 20:9:10 Saturday January 13 2001
Was that the mid week night game, was it not Derrick Christie that scored. I was at one game at Sheff Wed on the Suppoprters coach and we had thge window bricked, a long time ago.
The attendance was good for Cobblers, but I state unreservedly that teams like Bury do not deserve to be in the league with pathetic following like that (that is why the attendance was poor - what was there 80 Bury fans?), last season was it they were in the 1st division, and I no money is tight this time of the year etc., but there are many non league teams that would have filled that end, it alldepends if you think that the supporter is important or are the Burys of this world just a Company! So good ridance to Chester etc.
Anon at 19:17:4 Saturday January 13 2001
According to Pete Smith we were playing Wigan.
Sean from London at 18:37:21 Saturday January 13 2001
From AOL Sports Northampton boss Kevin Wilson paid tribute to match winner Marco Gabbiadini after the substitute had pulled this one from the fire.
Gabbiadini arrived at Sixfields in the summer amid a blaze of publicity but hasn't found life easy, and his 79th minute clincher was only his fifth of the season.
It came in front of Northampton's lowest league gate of the campaign but Wilson wasn't daunted by that and said: "I am just pleased for Marco. He is a good pro but hasn't found it easy to adjust here with Jamie Forrester and Steve Howard in such good form."
Gabbiadini's goal had an element of fortune to it, and the winner was rough on struggling Bury who have now won only one of their last 14 division two outings.
Ian Sampson pumped a long free kick into the danger zone and a lucky ricochet allowed the ball to reach Gabbiadini who made no mistake with a low finish from 12 yards.
Northampton were off the blocks like lightening with a goal after just 82 seconds but the rest of their performance was far more lethargic.
A mistake by Bury's rookie defender Chris Armstrong allowed John Hodge a run at goal and the winger beat Paddy Kenny with a low drive from 20 yards for his first of the season.
Bury responded well to the setback and Chris Swailes had two headers off target before the centre-back put the Shakers back on terms in the 34th minute. The home defence failed to deal with a Paul Reid corner and when Reid had the chance to chip the ball to the far post, Swailes stooped to head his goal across Keith Welch and into the far corner.
In fact, with slightly better fortune, Bury could have turned the game around but a stinging volley from Baichung Bhutia in the 43rd minute was cleared off the line by James Hunt.
Hunt had Northampton's only worthwhile second-half effort before the goal, but his header went straight at Kenny.
And Gabbiadini, having brought Northampton the points, almost added a second when he cut in from the left before unleashing a fierce 20-yarder which Kenny did well to push around the post.
A disappointed Bury boss Andy Preece said: "Considering we went a goal down in practically the first minute I thought we played well and the final outcome was harsh on my lads."
stopwatch at 18:33:44 Saturday January 13 2001
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!The Scoreboard/Clock works!!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!
Sean from London at 18:27:29 Saturday January 13 2001
From the BBC Report - Are they right about the Match ????
Northampton 2-1 Bury
A dramatic late winner from Marco Gabbiadini earned Northampton three undeserved points after they beat battling Bury 2-1.
John Hodge gave Northampton a dream start with a tremendous individual effort but the home side failed to capitalise and Chris Swailes deservedly headed Bury level ten minutes before the interval.
It took a goal-line clearance from James Hunt to prevent Baichung Bhutia giving the visitors the advantage on the stroke of half-time.
Northampton struggled in the second half and looked to be heading for their fourth successive draw before substitute Gabbiadini pounced after 79 minutes to score with his first touch after coming off the bench.
And Gabbiadini almost grabbed a second goal five minutes from the end but goalkeeper Paddy Kenny tipped his curling effort over the bar.
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Northampton: Welch, Chilvers, Sampson, Green, Hope, Hodge, Hunt, Savage, Spedding, Howard, Forrester. Subs: Gabbiadini, Ferguson, Sollitt, Morrow, Thompson.
Bury: Kenny, Billy, Chris Swailes, Redmond, Collins, Armstrong, Daws, Reid, Bhutia, Barnes, Littlejohn. Subs: Preece, Hill, Jarrett, Danny Swailes, Unsworth.
Referee: P Alcock (Halstead).
Ralph at 18:6:55 Saturday January 13 2001
It is often said that you can score too early and Hodgey's magnificent strike on 86 seconds was probably the last of the excitement for the first half. Bury battled hard and I thought they had the best player on view today, number 11 Reid. After what seemed an age Wilson finally saw sense and brought Marco on and in the fifteen minutes he played he scored one, nearly scored another, played two great passes and put in a couple of tackles. I can think of some who have not managed that much in half a season. Marco has to play it is as simple as that. Wilson does not have to play him in place of Jamie or Howard. Dull game that probably neither side deserved to win. I can see why Di Canio pushed Alcock over, what an irritating little twonk. Tough one at the s**theads next week, there is only a point between us, play Marco and we'll get in the play-offs.
DavCobbler at 17:53:26 Saturday January 13 2001
Stewpot......One significant one would be Torquay away last season when dozens (maybe more) Cobblers fans where in the Torquay end. All were relatively quiet if fear of being ejected and seeing the game........untill the end of course when we all went on to the pitch.
Steve at 16:50:27 Saturday January 13 2001
I gather we might possibly be 2-1 up! Gabbi on for Green. Spedding slots into the back 4. Gabbi goes 'n scores. I gather we're playing 54 minutes of injury time!
The Romsey Cobbler at 16:7:55 Saturday January 13 2001
Stewpot - I once stood at Hillsborough amongst a load of Wednesday fans when we lost there in 1977 (or thereabouts). There were all enormous - I think they all worked down the mine - so I kept very quiet when Paul Stratford scored. My scarf stayed firmly in my pocket.
My old mans a Cobbler. at 15:47:26 Saturday January 13 2001
Just as well I,ve been cut off for 35 minutes,thanks anyway Steve.
Steve at 15:41:32 Saturday January 13 2001
My Old Man's A Cobbler - I'd love to, but I'm at work, so I'm only getting snippets, but I can tell you that since scoring after 86 seconds, we've been rubbish and after about 35 minutes Bury scored. How bad does life get?
My old mans a Cobbler. at 15:9:3 Saturday January 13 2001
If you are listening to the game Steve,it would be great if you could give us some updates along the way,thanks.
Steve at 15:5:15 Saturday January 13 2001
I've just heard Hodgy scored!!!!! How good does life get?
Neighbour at 13:28:14 Saturday January 13 2001
RAY - Seat Beat? It's bad enough you blowing on that foghorn without you banging on your seat too!
Anon at 13:26:10 Saturday January 13 2001
STEWPOT - Sad or what! Do you train spot too?
Stewpot at 11:33:22 Saturday January 13 2001
Being mad like the rest of us Cobblers suporters has anybody ever watched our beloved team in the away end????????
I did it once at the old County Ground just to see what it was like but remained very quiet in a subdued end when we took on Halifax Town on Boxing Day which we won 4-0. Any others got any stories??
The boozer is calling me now so..... at 11:17:41 Saturday January 13 2001
.......see you later.......C`mon Town !!!!!!!!!!
Atmospheric Cobbler at 10:36:43 Saturday January 13 2001
I'm back with a vengance !! "C`mon Cobblers"
Clunk - Click ....... at 10:35:28 Saturday January 13 2001
Every trip ...........
Ray at 10:28:46 Saturday January 13 2001
If you are driving, make sure you have your seat beat on. The local constabulary are having a clamp down.
Ry Cooder at 9:21:42 Saturday January 13 2001
Tamp 'em up solid
Wake up Everybody at 5:51:52 Saturday January 13 2001
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
Spooner at 1:49:9 Saturday January 13 2001
Please, please, please lads, get beind the Cobblers against Bury....save those Posh songs for the Big game and lets get behind the Lads for once!
Spooner at 1:47:28 Saturday January 13 2001
Beckham for 160k? He CAN'T tackle, head or use his left foot? he's massively over-rated...Keane, Scholes and Keane are FAR better than him
south.beds cobbler. at 1:2:34 Saturday January 13 2001
just arrived back from bricklayers arms,luton having watch luton .v .wyc. and the locals are starting to look forward to atrip to yoevil.. its a bit of a turn about from the time i was found holding a copy of cobblers .v. rochdale prog, agame we lost ,they gave me a bit of a ribbing,they had just beaten arsenal or some other boring prem side.. I get little satisfation out their demise,i get alot.its hard to type with several pints of everards tiger,sloshing around the brain, see you all tomorrow, up the cobblers ,,,
Like my pu...y at 22:27:14 Friday January 12 2001
Reggae boys are back
Pussy Soprano at 22:17:8 Friday January 12 2001
Hey, who are you callinga Pussy?
Andy at 22:14:18 Friday January 12 2001
nsb, it's easy to earn £160,000 a week. Just be the best footballer in the world. Anyway why do they break down contracts into how much they can earn a week? It doesn't happen with managers, nor any other sporting contracts. How much does Shumacker or Sampras or Nokia Errikson or Alex Ferguson or even Andy Gray earn a week?
To anon hartwell Martinw childs view at 22:6:38 Friday January 12 2001
You all are pussies!
Anon at 21:50:41 Friday January 12 2001
Oh and offended I ain't!
Anon at 21:49:44 Friday January 12 2001
Yup! You sure is new.
Nicky at 20:50:9 Friday January 12 2001
Okay, most of you know I am new to all this Cobblers lark....but one thing has been bothering me and I don't like to upset anyone but i feel this needs to be said. Anon whoever you are, if you don't have anything constructive to say please don't say anything.....I for one find this message board inetersting and I don't need it spoiled by the inane comments. Sorry if I have offended anyone
I can help. I THINK! at 20:31:52 Friday January 12 2001
We have played Torquay United 107 times in ALL competitions, if anybody is interested, including that memerable 2-1 victory last May. Arrggghhhh memories. Does anybody remember? Thats from last years programme.
Its that time of the season!!!! at 20:26:31 Friday January 12 2001
At the beginning of the season, if your a season ticket holder (nothing to boast about I know)you have a nice stack of tickets and it feels that they will never go down. Well for me tonight I tore off the Bury ticket and I had that sinking feeling the big stack was no more its declining, so I know that before I know it the season will be all over. I just hope that the Swansea game will be rearranged for July, that should bridge the gap, and these days we dont have to worry about clashing with the County cricket. So folks just enjoy every game from now on in its nearly the last and then that black period of watching England hammer the Aussis!!!
Anon at 20:26:11 Friday January 12 2001
Torquay - 100 league games - Aston Villa played 2 league games and won both.
Where do they go? at 20:8:30 Friday January 12 2001
I posted my list of 'top plays', but it disappeared. (League only) Torquay 94, Exeter 90, Southend 86, Gillingham and Swindon 84, Reading 82 and Newport County 80.
We have a 100% record against only one club - I think. Who is it?
Settlers at 19:59:33 Friday January 12 2001
Probably Torquay United. Up to and including 1994/5 we had played Torquay 94 times, Exeter City 90, Southend 86, Swindon and Gillingham 84, Reading 82 and Newport County 80.
Anon at 19:46:52 Friday January 12 2001
There's a crack up in the ceiling
Belly Acher at 19:36:58 Friday January 12 2001
Alright you don't have to keep on!
Rodney at 18:50:44 Friday January 12 2001
Anyone stll worried about Jamie moving on? I have some good news. Jamie has swapped agents. His new agent is Steve Noel-Hill, the man who brought Rebrov to Spurs. I teach his son and play indoor football with Steve on Sunday nights. Steve promises me that Jamie has no intention of leaving the Cobblers in the forseeable future.
Rodney at 18:49:41 Friday January 12 2001
Anyone stll worried about Jamie moving on? I have some good news. Jamie has swapped agents. His new agent is Steve Noel-Hill, the man who brought Rebrov to Spurs. I teach his son and play indoor football with Steve on Sunday nights. Steve promises me that Jamie has no intention of leaving the Cobblers in the forseeable future.
Rodney at 18:48:28 Friday January 12 2001
Anyone stll worried about Jamie moving on? I have some good news. Jamie has swapped agents. His new agent is Steve Noel-Hill, the man who brought Rebrov to Spurs. I teach his son and play indoor football with Steve on Sunday nights. Steve promises me that Jamie has no intention of leaving the Cobblers in the forseeable future.
Rob Packer at 18:28:54 Friday January 12 2001
Cobblers for division 1
Ray at 18:15:23 Friday January 12 2001
Good question... dunno..
SETTLE AN ARGUMENT at 16:57:19 Friday January 12 2001
Which team have the COBBLERS played the most times?
Ray at 16:39:37 Friday January 12 2001
even if Jamie is worth it!!
nsb at 16:21:12 Friday January 12 2001
the sun claims that beckham wants 160grand per week, cmon becks, even jamie doesnt earn that much!
nsb at 16:20:56 Friday January 12 2001
the sun claims that beckham wants 160grand per week, cmon becks, even jamie doesnt earn that much!
NSB at 16:20:3 Friday January 12 2001
please dont bring back that bloody ball, it allways makes my pc crash!
Lafan at 15:46:53 Friday January 12 2001
I have it in hand if you pardon the expression.
Tractor boy at 15:40:57 Friday January 12 2001
I have some bad news for our little cousins in West Anglia. We have agreed a fee rumoured to be just over a million pounds for Jamie Forrester. Many thanks and good luck.
Dyl at 14:14:56 Friday January 12 2001
Good riddance to the ball!
MartinW at 14:9:16 Friday January 12 2001
The mystery of the disappearing ball is clearly of great concern. It's a matter that should be taken to the highest authorities in the land. But I think a bigger mystery is the one concerning the result of the vote over what song is to be played at Sixfields as the players set foot on the hallowed turf. Many sentences have been written about which tune should be played on these pages and many e-mails have been sent at the club's request. I mean if it not to be M People, I might have to slash my wrists. Seriously though, does anyone know??? Meanwhile, can I be the first to say let's BURY Bury on Saturday. Now THAT'S comedy!
Ray at 14:2:32 Friday January 12 2001
Requests for the non-return of the ball should be sent to the same address!
LA at 13:45:29 Friday January 12 2001
okay - and am def trying v hard to rectify current situation since doesnt agree with me :-)!!!
Ray at 13:38:27 Friday January 12 2001
Requests for the balls return should be sent to ericbroad@ntfc.co.uk
Ray at 13:37:42 Friday January 12 2001
The official site is at http://www.ntfc.co.uk - sorry - thought everyone knew.
Anon at 12:9:35 Friday January 12 2001
All very well Ball Boy but whats the addy.I have looked on the Official site and here and can't find it. Why don't the Club want us to contact them? Bring back the Ball !, it represents the following of the fans!!!!
See I can copy and paSTE LOL
Ball Boy at 11:57:2 Friday January 12 2001
A veryu sad thing has happened. The ball has been removed from the Official Site. For those of you that were unaware of the ball it was something that gave a unique character to the Mighty Ones Official Internet Home. I will say here and now that the Police All ticket situation pales into insignificance in relation to this. For those of you who enjoyed the countdown clock on this site I implore you to email the Club and get the Ball back,if you didn't like the Countdown Clock do the same. Cut and paste the following to the Club....Bring back the Ball !, it represents the following of the fans!!!!
Mike W at 11:42:14 Friday January 12 2001
I do not believe that the all ticket policy has very much to do with attendance levels. Surely, the biggest single reason for lower attendances is to do with the prices, especially for kids.
It is mindless, in my opinion, to charge so much to see a game, and as a result get so few people attending, whereas lower prices would get more people, more money, and a better atmosphere.
We have the highest prices in the 2 nd division generally, and higher than many first division clubs.
M at 10:24:42 Friday January 12 2001
even soon..oops
M at 10:24:12 Friday January 12 2001
wakey wakey rise and shine, it's Friday morning, soone it will be Cobblers time.
Carl at 1:50:41 Friday January 12 2001
I was in the crowd
MartinW at 1:31:15 Friday January 12 2001
Carl, don't get it. You're playing in the (second rate)World Darts Championships. (Phil Taylor won the real one) Having said that it would be impressive if you were in the other one. Coz, well, it's still an achievement. Even more so if you win. But then I've probably got it all wrong and I'm getting so perplexed I'm going to bed. Night John Boy, Night Hairy Mellon. As someone once said earlier on.
A Bucks Cobbler at 1:22:0 Friday January 12 2001
So excellent they named it twice. And another thing, I read the comment about the "twats" dumping their rubbish at the end oif a game and interfering with the traffic leaving the car parks. Absolutely bloody outrageous when these "twats" want to drive their vehicles to the place they want to go to, perfectly legally, on the right sie of the road. They should just stay at home and not get in the way of us nice football fans driving illegally because we haven't got the patience to wait in the queue. Makes you weep.
A Bucks Cobbler at 1:18:29 Friday January 12 2001
An excellent point made by CDU earlier. The reason that games don't sell out is not becuase they are all ticket, but because not enough people actually want to go. Really big games - the play off semi finals, the home games with the big clubs a couple of years back, for example - all sell out. We may be disappointed that evryone else is not like us and dying for the next Cobblers game and only too happy to part with their hard earned dosh to be there, but we shouldn't be very surprised. It still costs the best part of twenty pounds for man and son (or diversity rules - woman and daughter)to attend and for a lot of people, that takes some finding. And people probably won't find it for the likes of Bristol City and Bury. THe all ticket policy is obviously intended to avoid crowd trouble. If the games wern't all ticket and something went off, we'd be cpomplaining much louder than any of the belly aching on here recently.
A Bucks Cobbler at 1:18:19 Friday January 12 2001
An excellent point made by CDU earlier. The reason that games don't sell out is not becuase they are all ticket, but because not enough people actually want to go. Really big games - the play off semi finals, the home games with the big clubs a couple of years back, for example - all sell out. We may be disappointed that evryone else is not like us and dying for the next Cobblers game and only too happy to part with their hard earned dosh to be there, but we shouldn't be very surprised. It still costs the best part of twenty pounds for man and son (or diversity rules - woman and daughter)to attend and for a lot of people, that takes some finding. And people probably won't find it for the likes of Bristol City and Bury. THe all ticket policy is obviously intended to avoid crowd trouble. If the games wern't all ticket and something went off, we'd be cpomplaining much louder than any of the belly aching on here recently.
Carl at 0:56:5 Friday January 12 2001
The darts
MartinW at 23:59:8 Thursday January 11 2001
Carl, how is it you are on telly? Or is this an obscure in joke that I have missed coz i've just got in from the pub.
Carl at 23:51:10 Thursday January 11 2001
I am on the telly now in my Cobblers top, can you see me?
uh oh at 23:4:39 Thursday January 11 2001
I'm not surprised Big Roy thinks Peter Beardsley's rather handsome. Of course he is, compared to Mr Blobby.
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Ray at 22:3:26 Thursday January 11 2001
Ed-2 - you are absolutely right. IMHO the post should have nothing to do with football, what they need is a executive manager.
T. at 21:28:40 Thursday January 11 2001
Kirsty is just too plastic, I mean those lips!!!!Does she not know how to do her face!Hells Bells is beter but is still an airplane blonde, my vote goes to Kelly, but then I am only a girl.
Vince at 21:26:19 Thursday January 11 2001
Ed-2, you are probably right, the last person that the club need as a chief exec. is someone who thinks that supporters go to games in a flat cap and suit smoking woodbines. Someone who loves the game and understands what fans want is what's needed - I reckon that many of the contributors to this board fit the bill, maybe we could all take turns at running the club!
ED-2 at 20:43:26 Thursday January 11 2001
Reference the add in to-days Daily Mail for a Chief Executive.My concern is that it states that "Prof. football experience desireable". What is needed is some years experience in senior management with a major company, plus the ability to sort out the present major problems off of the pitch ie. sort out the ticket office,sort out the car park mess,and to develop a working relationship with the Chief Constable and obtain a sensible answer to the all ticket games. Am I tooo ambitious or hopeful?????
Big Roy at 20:18:28 Thursday January 11 2001
I've always thought Peter Beardsley to be a handsome chap.
MartinW at 19:58:13 Thursday January 11 2001
I'm sure someone here mentioned having an unhealthy desire for the "the most beautiful, gorgeous sexy girl in the world if not the universe" (not my words)Helen Chamberlain from Soccer Am. Ehhhh? Have I missed something? Hells Bells? The lad's crumpet? There really is no accounting for taste. I believe he mentioned a fans site which is http://www.expage.com/helenchamberlain. Astonishing. Now to set the stakes a bit higher (in my opinion) can I point all red (or claret) blooded blokes to Kirsty Gallacher. Now if you were talking Sky Sports presenters, look no further I'm afraid if it was Helen Chamberlain v Kirsty Gallacher. There is not contest. Like comparing David Ginola to Peter Beardsley. Or At The Drive In to Bloody Westlife. Anyway, everyone to their own. If you go to http://www.maxim-magazine.co.uk/ you will discover the difference between Gallacher and Chamberlain, and decided for yourself. Perhaps we should have a vote on it. Mmmmm. Perhaps not.
Anon 2 at 19:22:41 Thursday January 11 2001
r we ever goin 2 play this bloody Swansea game??
CIJ at 19:19:12 Thursday January 11 2001
This will make a change from the on-going ground expansion debate!!! What dsoes everyone think about this new (from teamtalk): Town eye non-league star
The Cobblers are believed to be watching non-League Burscough striker John Lawless.
Lawless made his debut for Burscough at the end of last season, and became an instant hit with the fans as he grabbed the equaliser that secured promotion for the club to the UniBond Northern Premier League.
Burscough's Club Secretary Stan Strickland admitted that Kevin Wilson has been scouting the progress of the player. He said:
"We have had plenty of scouts watching our players but Lawless has been watched very carefully by Northampton. He was in the starting line-up on Saturday when we drew 2-2 with Altrincham."
Burscough have already hit the headlines this week, with the news that Manchester United are among a host of clubs tracking their young goalkeeper Matty Taylor.
Spud at 19:17:1 Thursday January 11 2001
Nationwide League Division 2 home game against Swansea City, scheduled for Tuesday January 30 2001, has been put back a week because of City's progress in the LDV Vans Trophy. The match will now take place at Sixfields on Tuesday February 6 2001 (ko 7.45pm
Start the Campaign at 18:29:47 Thursday January 11 2001
NORTH STAND TERRACE!!!!!
Bedford at 18:27:36 Thursday January 11 2001
In the local rag there is talk of Wimbledon looking at Bedford as well as MK as a future ground
Eaststand at 18:2:50 Thursday January 11 2001
South Beds Cobbler - not a chance, mate. A lot of people might like to stand but safety is the key.
Anon at 17:58:26 Thursday January 11 2001
Well said Drilling Cobbler. Why has the Board shown themselves to be totally silent on this issue? They never cease telling us how well informed we the fans are. yet when an important issue like all-ticketing is raised, not a peep from them! Have they bottled this one?
Hartwell at 17:53:3 Thursday January 11 2001
CDU - yes, i guess what you say really sums up the difference between the two counties when it comes to sport. australians love their sport and are more outdoor people. That probably has much to do with the climate down under. I think you and Vince have also made a valid point about the general lack of marketing expertise within our sport, especially football. I also suspect much of this is due to tradition. However, the days when all you had to do was put on a football match and fill the stadium are long gone (outside some notable Prem'ship exceptions). As Vince says the leisure market is now extremely competitive and to woo more fans into soccer, clubs must become as good as the competition in their marketing. We badly need to encourage more fans to Sixfields - after all newcomers and occasional visitors provide jam on the bread and butter.
Dyl at 17:12:41 Thursday January 11 2001
I seem to remember that variations on that joke were funny 15 years ago.
Anon at 13:29:17 Thursday January 11 2001
How do you know when a plane load of Northampton Town supporters has landed? You don't cos the whining noise just keeps going on and on
Militant Leftist at 13:26:42 Thursday January 11 2001
Quietest stadium in the football league? You obviously didn't go to Brentford, mate, (or for that matter Boro)...
Splat at 13:19:47 Thursday January 11 2001
Just what's the matter with some of you on here? I work with a luton fan and we have some good banter, but look back 10 years ago where were we and where were they? Now look at us and where they are! I understand the situation regarding the all-ticket polices and agree that the local police should not dictate to us and that we should have a say. Also agree that a bigger stadium would probably solve all this however we just cannot afford that option. But the mindless, bickering, morons that come on here and slate the team for no apparent reason is not only making a mockery of this board and those who read it but will surely in the long run will have an effect on the club. Why can't people who want to get something off there chests do so at matches but in a supportive manner? Or is that just too much to ask? Bloody hell Sixfields has the structure to be have a fantastic atmosphere and we can create, (bristol Rovers suddenly springs to mind)so why is Sixfields the quietest stadium in the football league(imho)? People are quick to get onto players backs and moan when things go wrong, why can't we give them a head start and an atmosphere to be proud off? sing ya hearts outs......
spat at 13:8:19 Thursday January 11 2001
Maybe they should advertise for some supporters.......COME ON GUYS, "come and support a local football team, nice surroundings, great little all seater stadium with superb facilities, a stadium which can create one hell of an atmosphere therefore you will be required to sing and be as loud as you can but generally being supportive, you may also need a little patience as it could take about 20 minutes to clear the stadium of cars. We will offer in return 90 minutes of passing entertaining football. If you think you match the criteria above please contact Northampton Town Football Club, as the majority of supporters at present just don't fit the bill!"
LA at 12:18:32 Thursday January 11 2001
okay :-)
Sarah at 10:6:17 Thursday January 11 2001
I think that John Hodge is the best player ever! I've followed him since Gillingham and I wish he was still there! But he's doing great for Northampton! HOGDIE!!!!!!!
marco at 9:52:2 Thursday January 11 2001
The club is advertising in the Daily Mail today for a chief executive.
TRB Mark at 9:42:23 Thursday January 11 2001
I WILL agree with Fletcher though that the Northampton public, by and large are apathetic towards it's sporting sides.
Vince at 8:55:55 Thursday January 11 2001
CDU, the number of away fans compared with the 98/99 season seems much lower, although in that season Sixfields was a new ground for a number of the clubs we played and games against the likes of Man City helped boost attendances. I don't think that anyone is saying that the all ticket policy is the only reason for lower than hoped for attendances but it has had an effect and taken away the oppurtunity for last minute tickets, even when there were plenty of empty seats in the ground. This also has the effect of putting off casual fans who couldn't get a ticket on the day. I agree that the club could market games much better and ethos of customer care does not seem to be top of it's list of priorities - probably because its something that most football clubs think they don't have to worry about. There's plenty of competition for leisure time and although I don't want a stadium full of stewards, bar staff etc with a permanent cheesey grin telling me to have a nice day and enjoy the game, a bit of customer care such as organising the car parks and making ticket purchases less of a task would be nice. Football generally is well behind the rest of the entertainment industry when it comes to looking after its customers and because of the very deep loyalty that fans have for clubs it always has been. If NTFC can show that it actually wants people to come to Sixfields for reasons other than you are expected to, it might start getting new fans from Northampton and the surrounding areas.
Bexxy at 8:20:30 Thursday January 11 2001
All this moaning about getting out of the car parks after games... Why dont you all do what we do and go in the pub afterwards!!! 30 -40 minutes goes quite quick in there when you are finding out who's beat who!!!
Its simple really....!!
CDU at 5:42:59 Thursday January 11 2001
In Aus everything is all seater and all ticket and it doesn't seem to make any difference.(cricket,football,league,union etc)The one thing that happens over here that is different however is that the fans are treated with respect and an event is sold as opposed to opened for business. I reckon that the problem lies with the marketing of the product not the Police policy.Fair enough Hartwells point re restrictions is viable but again I would suggest that if the product was an attractive enough proposition then there would be no tickets on the day anyway, the seats would have season tickets holders on them.If there were any left over then demand would have to fill them surely? I would suggest that the Club may need to look at the way in which it markets the Cobbs the Police are not going to give way.How about the Away Fans are there as many as during the last Div 11 campaign? Blaming all ticket policy for a lack of attendance is both scapegoatesque and fanciful,IMHO. NTFC DIV II MILLENNIUM CHAMPIONS. Oh and I'll let you know after the P*sh game how it compares to the old Hotel End and the Gabba !!!!!TRCDU
But........ at 1:31:35 Thursday January 11 2001
Plainmoor isnt all seater....
Remember when at 0:12:48 Thursday January 11 2001
We went to Torquay and their fans were locked out cos we could pay on the day....
To South Beds Cobbler at 23:57:44 Wednesday January 10 2001
Nice idea about the terrace..... if you have a season ticket in the North Stand and still want to sit next season, you better plan to buy a seat in the East or West stands as the North Stand is 95% certain to be the "North Terrace"
Watcher at 21:43:40 Wednesday January 10 2001
Oi Treenie. Read it again and get your facts right. I never mentioned Cambridge.
Carl at 21:15:3 Wednesday January 10 2001
Message for Martin re. my email to you, don't worry about it. Downloaded them at home and superb they were to cheers
south.beds.cobbler at 21:13:14 Wednesday January 10 2001
Would this solve all problems concerning this board in recent weeks...Having no money or no way to beg steal or blag cash needed for ground expantion,we could easily rip out the vast majority of seats in east stand ,not away over flow, creating aterrace in which our most vocal and passionate support could congregate,creating asuperb attmosphere as well as increasing capacity to over 10,000.Ticket prices for children could be reduced to encourage future support. Their would then be no need for all ticket games exept for very few exeptions.Thus allowing police to worry about crime, and football matters to football people.The extra revenue would allow us to keep hold of players needed to gain promotion,andmay leave little inthe kitty to pay fora marketing man sponsers and new fans flocking to the new highly charged attmosphere of SIXFIELDS..A bit fancyfull and full of flaws,but its more than has come from the board of directors,in regards to what is a very serious matter for the well being of our GREAT club..UP THE COBBLERS...
The Drilling Cobbler at 20:42:4 Wednesday January 10 2001
The polices only aim is to prevent trouble occuring at the cobblers games which to be fair they generally do. They do not support the team, or at least the hierarcy(is that spelt right?) that make their policies dont, therefore they dictate to the club what they have to do. Once a decision is made, it is never reversed regardless of the circumstances (eg, Stoke) which does suggest that they are not only arrogant but are also failing to do their duty by providing not only a safe environment but also a democratic environment. Personnally I feel their zere tolerance policies are not only dated but are also unneccesary. People can argue that they are effective with trouble at NTFC matches virtually unheard of but if they were to close down every pub, the towncentre, ban cars etc crime would also be reduced in other areas, but at the expense of the average citizen, namely casual supporters. Obviously they wouldnt do these things, so why cant they be a bit more flexible and realistic when policing cobblers games? The fact is they would rather man speed traps and collect fines for their own coffers than run the very small risk of actually having to do what they are paid for - maintaining and restoring law and order. And I am not anti police - I just do not see how they can justify making Stoke at home on a Tuesday night all ticket amongst others.
Mary Poppins at 20:40:52 Wednesday January 10 2001
Dont be so horrid to Anon he cant help being a creepy nonce
Anon junior at 20:36:49 Wednesday January 10 2001
Yes Anon I was a result of your tossing over MartinW, I hatched on the floor of I toilet and im as ugly as you!
Anon at 20:19:2 Wednesday January 10 2001
What a tosser!
Waiting at 20:18:19 Wednesday January 10 2001
Well perhaps you can enlighten us Oh Sickly Bunch and begin a topic of which we can all join in mass debate.
Habitual Moaner at 20:17:45 Wednesday January 10 2001
Who let Sickly Bunch on here?
Sickly Bunch! at 20:13:59 Wednesday January 10 2001
Just tried to read all of this tripe and its all one persons ramblings, they beat me to it!! Obviously nothing trivial to discuss on here as per normal!
Helpful at 20:10:24 Wednesday January 10 2001
FLETCHER - If you are looking for beards can I suggest Chin Wigs of Saltley. They have been suppliers of whiskers to Royalty for over two centuries.
Habitual Nitpicker at 20:8:44 Wednesday January 10 2001
O.K. I meant H.M.
RC at 20:7:36 Wednesday January 10 2001
Eh?
Habitual Nitpicker at 20:5:52 Wednesday January 10 2001
H.N. said some constructive comments not ALL
Ed at 20:4:24 Wednesday January 10 2001
True though that this club and it's inability to market itself is legendary. The current bloke is no better than his predecessors, it is a flipping crime.
Dick at 20:3:14 Wednesday January 10 2001
Yeah but he spoilt it when he said that the travellers could resurface the path.
Habitual Moaner at 20:0:58 Wednesday January 10 2001
Uncle Richard actually made some constructive suggestions, can anyone else suggest ways of getting bums on seats and also cash in the coffers?
Wilf at 19:53:22 Wednesday January 10 2001
CARL - My pholosophy is if you are making the effort to go out why just settle for a pint?
Wilf at 19:50:48 Wednesday January 10 2001
Never was a Genesis fan, all that dressing up! Still it all seems a lot calmer now, or should that be kharma? Or even korma!
Carl at 19:49:50 Wednesday January 10 2001
So now people aren't allowed to go out for a pint, Christ I wish we were losing again then at least the shite talked would be less mundane
treenie at 18:26:8 Wednesday January 10 2001
Oi Watcher. I'm not stupid. I know Peterborough used to be in cambridge. that was my whole point.
Three Arse Dexy at 17:51:16 Wednesday January 10 2001
I do think these people are wankers, I've done it myself, only they weren't going to the bins, they were going to Old Orleans or somewhere like that, what is the point? Even Old Orleans is packed after the match.
Curious at 17:41:16 Wednesday January 10 2001
Anyone??? Come on it's not just me who thinks they are wankers is it?
Hernan at 17:40:9 Wednesday January 10 2001
Sorry mate, I just cannot comprehend trying to convert 'prem boys' to Cobblers supporters, there just would be no loyalty involved. A bad run would leave them thinking 'I could spend that money on a few jars down the pub watching a team I support from the armchair'. I agree that premiership football is entertaining to watch, but as well as the Cobblers, not instead of.
Curious at 17:34:48 Wednesday January 10 2001
Does anyone find it annoying when there are twats who decide to take their rubbish at 4:45pm on a Saturday afternoon. A couple of times I've been driving up that side of the road(frustration) and down comes a twat with a superior look on their face, don't they have any forward planning or common sense?
Same another anon at 17:31:50 Wednesday January 10 2001
Hernan - I disagree with you. We will never grow as a club with 4000 fans - we do need to convert the very people who would rather watch Liverpool. The atmosphere generated by a local derby could go a long way to do that but they will never experience it while we kick off at the same time they are in the pub or on their sofas.
WEST MIDLANDS FAN at 17:28:32 Wednesday January 10 2001
The shropshire supporter is dead right-the club just does not give a dam to its fans who have to travel long distances to games. Is there a worse car park than the cobblers,ie. it takes on average 30/40mins
to get out of after a match and one which has No police to assist in moving a large number of vehicles at a specific time(or is this something that the local police view as being beyond their capabilities
and could only be done with the help of Scotland Yard?)The suggestion that the answer might be to only support away matches makes sense whilst the club has Very little interest in its genuine fans.Why dont
the members of the Board experience what the fans get for their money??Are their any other parking spaces near by??
Hernan at 17:27:48 Wednesday January 10 2001
A point well taken 'another anon', I did go overboard, but my rather sarcastic point should be noted. People who would stay at home to watch Liverpool rather than watching the Cobblers shouldn't bother, I personally do not think we need these supporters. I know people don't have the money, I'm a poor bastard myself, I haven't got the internet at home, but I seem to manage.
Hartwell at 17:22:13 Wednesday January 10 2001
Uncle Richard mentions selling tickets at the bus station. Sometime ago I wrote to TCMP suggesting the club might sell them from Derngate. A town centre outlet would certainly help and I cannot see why same-day seats should not be available at such an outlet. If away fans cannot be bothered to get tickets beforehand (such as that small but vociferous bunch of idiots from Rotherham) they will hardly be likely to go into the town centre looking for them. The idea of selling them at the Saints shop would probably not go down well as no doubt they see the Cobblers as competition. However why not - as they use our car parks! (BTW: I believe they now have their own ticket office).
Another Anon again at 17:15:31 Wednesday January 10 2001
Hernan - no I am not a business genius but I am also not naive. Cobblers supporters will not be put off by Liverpool/Leeds but floating fans will. Since we only have about 4000 'fans' and the rest are floaters I suggest that playing at the same time as Liverpool does not make sense. You are typical of most on this board. You seem to think that everyone thinks the same as you do. Luckily we don't.
Dyl at 16:56:9 Wednesday January 10 2001
I think we are Northern much in the same way that many of our fans were calling them cockneys.
Anon at 16:26:38 Wednesday January 10 2001
Why were we called Dirty Northern Bastards @ Brentford? I think someone should by them a map!
Egg chasing fickler at 15:55:41 Wednesday January 10 2001
If we sell tickets for the Cobblers there wouldn't be any room left in your car parks for us to use
Militant Leftist at 15:50:43 Wednesday January 10 2001
Perhaps the Saints could let us sell tickets in their new shop seeing as though they use our box office...
krs-1 at 15:48:34 Wednesday January 10 2001
Good point well made. Cobbs do have a regular support of 3000-4000, I think what people on this board (and hopefully the club itself) are looking to do is get the 2000 or so 'casuals' into games more regularly. Personally I couldn't care less if loads of Christmas trees turn up and clog up the khazi queues etc, but I suppose we do need the cash.
Uncle Richard at 15:39:29 Wednesday January 10 2001
Surely the policing/ticketing problems, the car park exiting problems, the lake/mudbath on the footpath problems could or rather should be addressed by a go-ahead marketing department of an ambitious football club! How about buying a ticket on saturday in the bus station, that includes bus travel to and from the game. Use a home supporter database to weed out away supporters, maybe get some of our local "travellers" to re-tarmac the footpath next time they doss down in the area, and hey presto - problems solved !!?!
Hernan at 15:10:55 Wednesday January 10 2001
I agree with 'three-arse dexy'??? If you don't turn up it is because you don't want to. As for 'another anon' oooh yeah bad marketing by the cobblers, oooooh I CAN'T WAIT for Leeds/Liverpool, oh the teams who mean soooo much to me. Aren't they great and both cities so close eh? I don't think I'll go to the fierce derby between the cobblers and SCUM, I'll stay at home to watch the third placed team(who wont win the title) against the tenth placed team(who wont win the title) on the square box. Another anon are you a BUSINESS GENIUS during the day??
Three-Arse Dexy at 15:5:10 Wednesday January 10 2001
Christ people do bicker, although the nonsensical police make certain games all ticket, if the people who don't turn up really support the team they would buy the tickets before hand. I think the people who don't get the tickets probably don't fancy the game because 'it's a bit cold(mince)' or 'oh, they drew by giving away a goal in the dying seconds(mince, mince)'. I WANT to go, whatever happens, if it is all ticket I get down there somehow and get the tickets.
Victor Meldrew at 13:57:54 Wednesday January 10 2001
Some of you twats do moan an awful lot.
Dyl at 13:51:7 Wednesday January 10 2001
No-one seems to have mentioned that the game vs Posh has been declared Claret Day 2. Apart from the obvious (wearing claret), is there anything else we can do to make Claret Day a roaring succes? Let's see if we can channel our energies into something really positive!
The Shropshire Cobbler at 13:12:21 Wednesday January 10 2001
Has the recent criticism of the Police got anything to do with the fact that (a) they regard 'working' on a Saturday at Sixfields as a cushy number (on overtime?) & (b) helping to direct traffic is beneath their dignity? I get pretty fed up sitting in the car for 30 minutes before facing the long drive home. Perhaps I should stick to attending away matches, as the power-that-be at Sixfields don't give a toss about us as customers, that's for sure.
Hartwell at 12:59:44 Wednesday January 10 2001
I'm sorry that some people have misread what I was saying. At no time have I ever advocated no police presence at Sixfields. That would clearly be daft and irresponsible. All I and others on this site are saying is the present all-ticketing policy is nonsense and should be re-examined as a mattert of urgency. It's costing the club dearly and preventing casual fans from attending. What benefit is that ? As for being an anarchist, well I'm a law-abiding citizen who pays his taxes, has brought up children, run a successful business for 20 years and am to all intents and purposes an "average joe". I may be many things, but I'm not an anarchist. That does not, however, mean I believe in standing idly by when I believe (rightly or wrongly) something is basically wrong. The right to free speech is, after all, an essential part of any democratic society. So, to those who have misinterpreted my remakrs, I apologise. They are equally entitled to theirs and I defend their right to make them known. As to having no positive contribution to the ticketing issue, I have in fact already make some suggestions to TCMP which I felt were constructive.
Another Anon at 12:57:33 Wednesday January 10 2001
Anyone care to bet me that the Boro game is not a sell out? I don't think it will be anyway and now it clashes with live coverage of Leeds/Liverpool - come on NTFC - get it changed - its a commercial own goal - and why is it necesary - if Boro can play at 3pm and get 10000 - why cant our police cope with 6000 (thats all there will be I bet).
Fletcher at 12:21:11 Wednesday January 10 2001
Hello, hello,hello, Deliberately Anon, you are all seeing and all knowing.For this I bow to your prescence,unlike yourself I would not for one minute have assumed that you were either Hartwell or TRB as they both have always posted under their own Named Anons. You unlike they have no idea as to my point as at least they put forward a point of view.Do you have a beard?
Lafan at 12:20:56 Wednesday January 10 2001
Since most of this is irrelevant anyway I would like to say that the problem can be solved but I need a little time. Official confimation no longer required as obviously not desired.
Band Aid at 12:1:36 Wednesday January 10 2001
I know who you are Watcher and it aint yesterday wake up and smell the coffee luv ......luv Berry
Football? at 11:57:26 Wednesday January 10 2001
Ah. The hard questions first eh?
Watcher of all. at 11:56:1 Wednesday January 10 2001
Track 1 - Foxtrot. Good album that.
Anon at 11:54:24 Wednesday January 10 2001
Just what has any of this got to do with football ?
Peter Gabriel at 11:53:7 Wednesday January 10 2001
Watcher of the skies?
Watcher at 11:48:38 Wednesday January 10 2001
...but you do know me. I've been posting for ages. The clues are all there in the last few days. A big sloppy kiss to the first one who guesses correctly.
Watcher at 11:45:17 Wednesday January 10 2001
I'm with you Wilf. Chill out. Have a cold one and maybe a curry and a strum on the old guitar. That's all I was saying last night - let's not go overboard. Stay calm. No need for confrontation. We're all friends here. I'm certainly not Fletcher btw.
Wilf at 11:7:54 Wednesday January 10 2001
Is life really this complicated? Time for a cold one, anyone care to join me?
marco at 10:59:37 Wednesday January 10 2001
anyone who can get sky sport.com tv should look out for the tremendous own goal by Peterborough's Simon Rea running this morning. Cheered me up no end.
Paul S at 10:52:17 Wednesday January 10 2001
While some of the ticketing arrangements make sense, Posh and maybe Millwall, I can't for the life of me understand why restrictions were not lifted for the Stoke game on a Tuesday evening. Stoke brought fewer than half their ticket allocation, there was never going to be a problem, so why was it still all-ticket for home fans? It's that kind of nonsensical officious policing that makes normal supporters question the attitude of the police.
Deliberately Anon at 10:26:26 Wednesday January 10 2001
So Fletcher, where were you before 23:50 yesterday? Not a single post EVER under that name on this guestbook before, and yet you presume to denigrate people like TRB and Hartwell. If you were anything other than a stirrer you would know their contribution to the guestbook and this club. Yes, people will turn out for the Boro game, but where were they on New Year's Day? Everyone's available yet only 6000 turned up. Is there not a part of you that can see that the all-ticket arrangements might have had something to do with that? I suppose not, and even if there were I doubt you'd admit it. The only people who seem to hold your point of view are the police, and they would wouldn't they. Perhaps you are one of them. Perhaps you are scared of losing your lucrative overtime if heaven forbid NTFC is allowed to run its own affairs. Before you accuse them, I am not TRB or Hartwell or any others that you know, but I have been reading this guestbook for a long time and I know that you are way out of the ball park in your comments.
Fletcher at 10:4:26 Wednesday January 10 2001
Just an afterthought why don't we come back and discuss this after the Peterborough game when we know what the attendance is for that All Ticket match. I guess the score will be...Fascinating Local Rivalry 1 - Can't Be Bothered Apathetic Local Supporters For The Next All Ticket Home Match 0. Still if I'm wrong I'll admit it not slate those with a different opinion.
Fletcher ...about as Anon as a "TRB" or "Hartwell" at 10:0:22 Wednesday January 10 2001
Absolutely Humble TRB, how on Earth could anyone post at 0:17;56 and then at 0:18:8 and be the same person ? I do maintain whole heartedly that the Police have done an absolutely wonderful job in their policies regarding violence at Sixfields Stadium. If they could spur the Sterwards on to stamp out the racism then perhaps a little more respect would be forthcoming from the likes of the Car Park Whiners. Individuals such as this Hartwell character who constantly put down and place our Constabulary in such contempt are both anarcich and subversive to the population of our Town. My children and myself go to the Cobblers as did I and my Father and He and myself and His Father and having experienced the progression I can tell you which I prefer. Casual supporters?, Yep that would be Hartwell and TRB Mark.
krs-1 at 9:49:33 Wednesday January 10 2001
On a lighter note, I see Posh got a good result last night - losing at home to Barnet (of all people) 1-3 in front of a massive 1,891 fans!
TRB Mark at 9:43:13 Wednesday January 10 2001
Thank you Dyl, at least you have read mine and the other comments. Nowhere does anyone advocate doing away with the police!!!!! Just that they ought to adopt a sensible and more imaginitive way of dealing with "the problem" and in that respect I agree with Vince. Although I don't post my real name, people on this board know who I am and whilst I don't know who Dyl, Cobblers in the West orPattcobb are, for example, at least one can have an agreement/disagreement with their p.o.v because their anonimity is consistent. Fletcher, watcher and the various anons are IMHO the same person trying to stir up trouble between the fans and the authorities for whatever reason they have.
Dyl at 9:22:21 Wednesday January 10 2001
I don't think anyone has suggested that we do away with the police. What has been suggested is that the police stop dictating our ticketing policy (or at least do so less often). Long term damage to the club is being caused in terms of lost revenue and more importantly lost fans. I'm not knocking rank and file police officers. They have a tough job to do and I'm glad to see them at Sixfields. But the policy makers in Police HQ must take the club's views into account more because at the moment the situation is a farce.
Vince at 9:16:30 Wednesday January 10 2001
Whatever system is in place for all ticket games if someone is that desperate to get a ticket they will get one - In practice it is not a big problem and the occasional away supporter who gets into a home area and caused a problem should be dealt with within the normal expectations of the duties of the police and stewards. Games at Sixfields are not riots waiting to happen and making games all ticket for all supporters when at worst they need only be all ticket for away fans costs the club and puts off supporters.We have not had problems before so why are the police now insisting that so many games are made all ticket? The biggest problem that I can recall at Sixfields was when the police allowed Cardiff supporters to leave early and they then caused havoc and that was an incident that with a bit of sensible policing could have been avoided.
krs-1 at 8:20:23 Wednesday January 10 2001
Anyone remember Man City? The Old Bill made it all-ticket, which meant loads of local touts bought tickets in the home stands and flogged them to City fans in the pubs. I couldn't get into the ground because the stewards said the computers were showing the ground was full, despite the fact I had a ticket and season ticket holder's card with the seat number on it!
The moral of the story is, all-ticket restrictions don't make a jot of difference to potential trouble/fighting, and away fans in home sections. You can ring the club up and buy a ticket with a credit card on the phone anyway, so whats to stop 20 Millwall (or whoever) fans ringing the club up, giving them false addresses in Northants, then picking up their tickets on the Saturday morning?
Cobbler in the West at 7:49:48 Wednesday January 10 2001
To those supporting the police policy for games at Sixfields the simple questions is why should Northants Police adopt a different policy to their counterparts at Luton or Oxford which are similar size grounds? And there was trouble the last time Millwall visited and the sad fact is Millwall is notorious for a hard core of thugs although I have no axe to grind against that club which has an excellent stadium and does a lot of good for kids in its catchment area. AS TCMP wrote a while back (where are you?), the only long term solution is a bigger stadium. NTFC may have the plans but it doesn't have the money.
Grant Crawley at 7:1:56 Wednesday January 10 2001
"Hmmm", I dont think you are right somehow.TRB hasn't really hit a sore point anywhere has he?If anyone is the same person it is that Fletcher and TO Cobbler In The West.Check out the timing on the postings of Watcher and Fletcher @ 0:17:56 and 0:18:8 it just aint possible, too close. I agree with "Fletcher" or whoever he is its a safe ground with a family atmosphere.I take my kids and I feel safe. The revenue lost is not through casual fans but the apathy of the Northampton public.It is a legendary thing.
Hmmm at 2:7:56 Wednesday January 10 2001
Watcher and Fletcher, the same person arguing with him/herself. Looks like TRB Mark has hit a sore point. Maybe"anon"'s a copper, not a posh fan
Fletcher at 0:37:54 Wednesday January 10 2001
Well Watcher very tongue in cheek but surely you agree with the sensible majority here.The undermining of Authority in our Society is being reflected by these two Anarchic Named Anons of TRB Mark and Hartwell. If the Club were to read these pages it would be more than in its rights to close it down.
Watcher at 0:33:2 Wednesday January 10 2001
I actually look forward to the wait in the car park. I sometimes change my oil or service the brakes. In the warmer months I light a barbie under the tailgate or get the chairs out and soak up the rays.
Fletcher at 0:30:52 Wednesday January 10 2001
The extra revenue gained would offset the loss of these so called non existent supporters who turn up and cant get in
Fletcher at 0:29:8 Wednesday January 10 2001
I suggest a reasonable fee be charged for Parking that would thin out the Traffic and ease the exodus
Fletcher at 0:24:48 Wednesday January 10 2001
Watcher, your so right ! What would happen if some of these anti Police Named Anons got to the game and it was full of hooligans .I bet they dont take kids to the games.A wait in traffic is well worth the knowledge we are safe at a good game of football.
Watcher at 0:18:8 Wednesday January 10 2001
What's the problem with the traffic anyway? There's 6000 people all trying to leave the same place at the same time. So it jams up. So what! Come prepared. Turn on the radio. Eat some sarnies. Smoke a joint. Whatever you feel but chill out man! It's never that long and what else are you gonna do? Life's too bloody short to worry about such trivialities!
Fletcher at 0:17:56 Wednesday January 10 2001
I for one applaud the Police on their stance.Selfish crticism by ill informed named anons is both damaging to this web site and the good name of NTFC.I care about the future of the Club and its youth.When the Police pull out and the money hungry minority represented by Hartwell Anon and TRB Mark Anon get there way all hell will break lose.Violence will once again ruin the work of the Trust and the Club in making Sixfields a fortress for the Family !
Anon at 0:13:56 Wednesday January 10 2001
Wellingborough Cobbler, what was the Cell like at Brentford nick?
Watcher at 0:11:51 Wednesday January 10 2001
They're mostly specials just doing the job the best they can. If they're told not to direct traffic then they can't.
Fletcher at 0:9:54 Wednesday January 10 2001
I agree Watcher what do you think about this anti Police stance ?
Watcher at 0:8:14 Wednesday January 10 2001
Why single out Millwall? When have they caused us any trouble? They have no axe to grind with us, or us with them as far as I know. They are always complimentary about the Cobbs on their message boards.
Fletcher at 23:50:30 Tuesday January 9 2001
There have been a few instances of Violence at Sixfields have there TRB Mark? If its traffic you're worried about get a Traffic Warden...Point out a sensible comment if you like and I'll do my best to understand it,haven't seen one on here for years. Is anyone else getting sick of all these people not using their real names and calling those without their own made up name cowardly anons doh !
SOUTH.BEDS COBBLER. at 23:46:14 Tuesday January 9 2001
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAIRMEN AND OTHER WELL MEANING HIERARCHY,OF OUR FINE CLUB,PAST AND PRESENT,HAVE SHOWN TIME AND AGAIN THEY HAVE NO AMBITION FOR THE CLUB,WE WILL NEVER GET TO DIV 1 IN A GROUND THAT ALLOWS ONLY 6,000 FANS TO ATTEND A BOXING DAY GAME,SO THEY/WE MAY NOT HAVE A COLLECTIVE POT TO PEE IN ,SO WHAT DO WE DO? we spend the next TWENTY YEARS IN THE SAFTY ZONE OF THE LOWER DIVISIONS WHILST CLUBS LIKE BURY STOCKPORT OXFORD CREWE E.T.C. FLAUNT WITH THE BIG TIME NOW AND AGAIN.IF THE POWERS THAT BE IN THE CLUB,CAN,T COME UP WITH A SCHEME THAT ALLOWS AN EXTRA 3,000 FANS ATTENDA MATCH WHEN THEY THEY SO WISH ,THIS TELLS ME THEY DONT WANT THE HASSLE OF PROMOTION .WHEN YOU TRY TO KEEP 1ST DIV PLAYERS IN THIRD DIV SETTINGS,THEY END UP LEAVING TO PLAY FOR LESSER RIVALS THAT SHOW MORE AMBITION.SO COME ON CHAIRMAN/DIRECTORS LETS HAVE YOUR CARDS ON THE TABLE ,COMMIT YOURSELVES TO A LITTLE GROUND EXPANTION,AND A DARN SIGHT BETTER MARKETING.AND MAYBE WE WONT HAVE TO LIVE IN YOUR LOWER LEAUGE COMFORT ZONE MUCH LONGER.
Anon at 23:38:28 Tuesday January 9 2001
The only solution is to have tickets on sale upto Midday on the saturday of an all ticket game and then say 5pm on a midweek game. that way it allows more time for home fans to get tickets. How often do away fans turn up before midday?
TRB Mark at 23:38:24 Tuesday January 9 2001
Is anyone else getting sick of the anonymous person who deliberately seems to want to contradict every sensible point made on this board? I can only assume that it is someone high up in the clubwho hates tha fans, or a posh fan masquerading as a Cobbler. To the person replying to Cobbler in the West, no-one is saying that the police should'nt have a presence at matches, but it should be that, a presence, not running the bloody club. Anyway, I would argue with you how effective the Police actually are when the away fans who the all ticket policy is suppossed to keep away, get in for nothing when they turn up mob handed and home fans can't. And witness the traffic chaos.
TRB Mark at 23:32:2 Tuesday January 9 2001
It was the Soke of Peterborough actually! Anyone who says that the rivalry is only one way wasn't around in the 70's. Unlike us and Cambridge, Boro are detested by TWO teams!
me at 23:22:36 Tuesday January 9 2001
were do i get the goals on the net
TO Cobbler In The West at 23:20:6 Tuesday January 9 2001
Doh....substitute Millwall for whoever ...People like you and Hartwell always whine when the Police are in prescence or preventing issues but have NO viable solution or alternative. Yet when the Police are not there ala Lincoln away last year you rise up and blame them.Miss the point doh there is not one as you do not have a valid argument.Come up with a better solution .How much would the Club pay to a youngster who loses an eye ?????Would they cover it in gained "Casual Supporter" income ?
Cobbler in the West at 23:4:33 Tuesday January 9 2001
Ad Infinitum - you miss the point. Millwall is one of a small number of games that should be all ticket and well policed and I guess I would include P'boro in that number but in the case of many others (e.g. Oxford) it defies common sense to impose "all ticket" on home fans. And, yes, it is costing a club that always struggles on the financial front a load of money.
Peters.it at 22:42:24 Tuesday January 9 2001
It wasnt really in Northants, it was in nowhere land, it was in something called the Soke of Northamptonshire, it was something to do with the Church of England, it then went I think into Huntingdonshire and then Cambs - im knackered so apologies if I havent got it quite right - im sure some one will know it all - wheres MartinW - he will have it on video! I do know that in Clarke Road there used to be a green door to a terrace house with the Diocise of Peterborough on a metal plate and then something to do with the Church and the words Soke... im off to bed...
Curious at 22:35:27 Tuesday January 9 2001
Learn to spell Sheena you trollop.Where are you Roysie ?
Sheena at 22:17:50 Tuesday January 9 2001
Big Roy is a misterious man !!!!!
Ad Infinitum at 22:11:58 Tuesday January 9 2001
And again and again and again Hartwell.Try resolving the issue rather than slagging the Police off all the time. When the nasty Millwall fans are chasing you and you turn into a dead end who do you want to see next? A half dozen Boys in Blue or 12 casual fans?You as always have no solution just moaning and personal glorification again and again and again.
Hartwell at 22:2:32 Tuesday January 9 2001
I have it today from a very reliable source that the police won't budge on their all-ticketing policy. they want to leave it until next season to discuss again. the only thing i can say is that i hope and trust the board of directors will not take this lying down. the money the club is losing as a result of this fiasco of a policy is far, far too important to let the matter rest. i gather that there may be some reluctance on the part of the club to take issue with the police on this as they apparently have the power to prevent games being played if they are not satisfied with the security arrangements. so this is democracy at work in 2001! it makes you wonder what kind of state we are really living in. we know football attracts some hooligans and yobs. but i heard a chief constable today saying on the radio that most of it is caused by small cardres of thugs. if so that surely doesn't require such sweeping ticketing tactics as we are seeing here, does it ? the vast majority - and especially the casual home fans - are being severely hit. surely police tactics should be focussed on these small groups who cause or instigate the trouble ? And as i've said before, there is a wider issue here. it's not just about football.
Global Warming at 21:25:37 Tuesday January 9 2001
They will both be in the North Sea in another ten years anyway!
NTFC@2view at 20:20:57 Tuesday January 9 2001
A Posh fan replied to a CUFC fan's jibe with; "Shut up about Pride of Cambridgeshire - we don't want to be in your crap county anyway!"
Watcher at 20:13:17 Tuesday January 9 2001
Treenie - Peterborough used to be in Northamptonshire until we had it removed like a gangrenous appendage.
Newsflash at 19:40:44 Tuesday January 9 2001
New Cobblers website: lastminute.con
MartinW at 19:14:25 Tuesday January 9 2001
Thanks to Vince for sending Frainy's Wembley goal!!!!! Hooray. Nice one. It's now on Cobblersinvision in AVI format and on Real Player. If anyone has any favourite goals or indeed any other Cobblers footage (the goals from that remarkable Bristol Rovers play off turnaround for instance)and want to send and share with others - please feel free to e-mail them on martin@popfans.co.uk I'll do the rest.
Treenie at 19:1:7 Tuesday January 9 2001
Young pish fans do hate cambridge more than us cause they're stupid. The older ones say there will always be a massive rivalry between Northampton and Pish. It's all to do with the county boundries or something.
bEFORE 1960 at 18:33:57 Tuesday January 9 2001
wHO WAS OUR MAIN RIVAL - cOVENTRY???
Odd at 17:9:30 Tuesday January 9 2001
KRS-1 - How come you have only just realised that Boro dont hate us? Have you never noticed that the rivalry is all one way - and pointless?
MartinW at 16:51:49 Tuesday January 9 2001
Ha ha ha, Ray, I don't think I'll chase you over copywrite, ahem. Actually, I am amazed that you can actually get a quality still from the MPEG. And ha ha ha, Wellingborough Cobbler, like your demands. If only I can get some help will getting those missing Wycombe goals, but, there you go. What I would say is that if anyone can make an MPEG of Frainy's goal in THAT Wembley play off final and send it to me by e-mail, I would be grateful. Indeed any contributions would be gratefully received on the above link. Go on. I've been after the Frainy goal for ages. Cobblersinvision could then become a Napster for Cobblers goals - which would be top.
Ray at 16:19:42 Tuesday January 9 2001
Its really a pity we can't generate the same sort of passion at the home games.
Carl at 13:51:33 Tuesday January 9 2001
Just had a quick gander at the Peterborough goals, first time I have seen them what with festive celebrations, although the MPEGs don't work on my PC, but it got me thinking how when you are there the goals look so much different to what you remember in the heat of the moment. Sammo's especially I Never remembered it like that at all, it was a fine goal, shame we couldn't see more of the celebration as I remembered that quite well. UP THE COBBLERS!!!
LaFan at 13:50:47 Tuesday January 9 2001
Brilliant! BF cant respond at present......
krs-1 at 13:45:37 Tuesday January 9 2001
Has anyone seen the article in the latest When Saturday Comes about East Anglian rivalry? It says how Boro and Cambridge hate each other and that their respective rivalries with Cobbs and Leyton Orient pale in comparison. This is strange because WSC is usually right on the ball, maybe Boro do hate Cambridge more than us, I know some of their younger fans do - if this is the case does that mean we have an organic allegiance with Cambridge?
*While we're on the subject, do other Cobbs fans have "soft spots" for teams? I've always quite liked Portsmouth (dunno why), Wimbledon (a model for all lower league teams) and Ipswich (because one of my old housemates supported Norwich).
PATTCOBB at 13:16:59 Tuesday January 9 2001
It seems that my tongue in cheek remarks about Atkins being long gone,but still costing the club money,and about his record of two(possibly three,remember they are well adrift at the bottom of the league)relegations on the bounce,have been taken the wrong way.Derisory comments about an ex-manager?Maybe I should resign like the Reading announcer....before Ray sacks me....
Another good read at 12:44:2 Tuesday January 9 2001
Love him or hate him, Barry Frys book Big Fry makes a very interesting read. He has certainly rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous not to mention a few dodgy characters. It also puts right the myth about Fry cuttng the grass in the middle of the night before a match at Barnet - he was actually rolling the pitch not cutting it!
To Anon at 12:36:26 Tuesday January 9 2001
Who really cares about quality (fans might demand a better passing game than kick and rush, but when they havent won for a few games its a win at all costs they want if they are honest) it is results and achievements that count, and football needs the Fry and Atkins of this wiorld and they will be around a lot longer than many other managers that will be here today and gone tomorrow. Nice to know that PC has a twin in you anon!
Anon at 12:27:56 Tuesday January 9 2001
Ian Atkins is to Quality Football what Barry Fry is to Weightwatcher of the Year.
A good read at 12:23:52 Tuesday January 9 2001
Gary Nelsons "One foot in the Grave", great book about a season in the life of Torquay United, it chronicles like a diary each 3rd division match of the season and what goes on behind the scenes (critical analysis of the players and why some were kicked out). Reference to Chris Freestone with a NE club on loan from Middlesbrough, Torquay were worried about Premiership Class Chris!!! Nice bits about Cobblers Home and Away, if I remeber we played them nearly at the end of the season on a Bank Holiday and won - guess who was the manager for us. It was the season Brighton should have gone doewn, but Hereford did.
You just dont get it! at 12:19:17 Tuesday January 9 2001
PC you cant just leave it at congratulating Ian Atkins on his great achievements for the Cobblers,you have you have to start moaning. Whatever we are paying him was part of a contract, and in my mind a small price to pay for what he did achieve. The the great IF theory - nonsence we will never no. Im wasting my time you are obviously another narrow minded juvenile clone!
wellingborough claret at 12:16:31 Tuesday January 9 2001
great site martin w. about time somebody did this and i think it's cool. please get the goals from previous games that u have not yet got. thanx
LA at 11:27:3 Tuesday January 9 2001
Hiya got out finally 4 good behaviour - honest! :-)
PATTCOBB at 11:8:31 Tuesday January 9 2001
To the person that slagged me off 16.57 on Monday.I am a 33 year old cobblers fan of 25 years,who stood on the cricket side to watch Jim Hall and Paul Stratford,I saw Steve Massey and also thrilled at the sight of Morley,Hill,Benjamin etc etc.I also cringed at the sight of Parsons,Burnham and Terry.I AM grateful to Atkins for forfilling my dreams and congratulate him on his achievements here.But the fact is Atkins joined us at 23rd in division 3 and left us 19th in division 3, in other words he ran out of ideas ,but refused to change his tactics when neccessary..He also is costing the club astronomic amounts a month as his contract is paid off.Furthemore if we had not had 10 games of him last season,I am sure that we would have been promoted last season as runaway champions.........
Pie Muncher at 10:34:38 Tuesday January 9 2001
'cos they've all run out by the time you get to the front of the queue!
Nosey PArker at 9:36:38 Tuesday January 9 2001
What about the price of the pies no one complains about them do they????????????
marco at 9:34:21 Tuesday January 9 2001
stewpot, have a look further down, this was debated ad nauseum a few days ago. Good to see some reasoned points of view on atkins for a change. Hargreaves is suspended for Saturday's game apparently. What other options do we have - time for gould to be given a chance?
I am thick at 8:25:1 Tuesday January 9 2001
Why can I not download the Peterborough MPGs from Martin's site. They seem to be called .mpa files this time around and I click on the link and it comes up with gobbledegook and doesn't even try downloading, I have even tried saving the files as .mpg and that doesn't seem to work, any advice would be greatfully receieved.
Stewpot at 6:7:47 Tuesday January 9 2001
Living around the Milton Keynes area the local press are reporting on the fact that Wimbledon football club could be moving to a new 45000 all seater stadium. I was wondering what others thought about this I would hope that the core of MK and surronding areas Cobblers supporters might be swayed to watch the Dons if due to ticketing aspects and other factors we could lose a chunk of support. I would be interested in others views.
Ray at 0:35:5 Tuesday January 9 2001
There are plans for next season to show all the goals on the Official Site. Its all part of the new contract with Premium TV.
Ray at 0:33:51 Tuesday January 9 2001
Actually yes - I have contravened copyright - Martins - I'm sure he won't mind.
Danny at 0:22:51 Tuesday January 9 2001
Little Richard - I've never met MartinW, how can he be/have been my mate?
Andy at 23:53:4 Monday January 8 2001
I'm glad others have the sense give Ian Atkins the credit for what he did for us. It's ironic that our relegation was because we drew too many games we should have won that year. Atkins very nearly saved Chester from an impossble position last year, and anyone who knows about football realises the impossible task he has at Carlisle. I hold no grudges, good luck to him.
Roger the Dodger (Jammy) at 23:46:28 Monday January 8 2001
Errmm Ray haven't you just contravined the policy you are fond of quoting ? I feel an apology is due to the Football League,The Club and Peterborough United for this flagrant abuse of copyrighted material.You are very naughty and should dismantle this site forthwith.Failing that why not go the whole way and set up a Golden Goals Gallery yourself to liven up this site a bit?
Deepcut Cobbler at 23:29:6 Monday January 8 2001
Ray, Happy with that. And we all complain at Refs and their assistants who only have split seconds to respond and react to an incident to make that decision. In real time, once only, Sammo looked a mile offside. There you go well done the linesman. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
Ray at 23:3:29 Monday January 8 2001
Nope - I was wrong - no-one is off-side. I've uploaded a still from Martins mpeg file showing the exact instant the ball was crossed. I've arrowed Sammo and hes definitely on-side. http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/sammogoal.jpg
Steve at 22:58:44 Monday January 8 2001
Martin W. Thanks for those wonderful goals from the Pooh game! I was unable to go, so to see them for myself is pure luxury. I wonder if I'm the only one who can't wait for the whole thing to download before viewing the goals. I'm so impatient I have to keep on clicking on play time after time, so as to watch the build up to the goal again and again. Also, how many other juvenile 45 year olds have all of Martin's goals on a seperate folder on their desktop, all neatly arranged in alphabetical order? Once again Martin, many thanks!
Ray at 22:52:55 Monday January 8 2001
Actually I dont think he was off-side - in fact he wasn't even level when the ball was played. Mind you, whoever that is on the far side certainly is.
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:40:37 Monday January 8 2001
Anon, thanks for the tip on download of 'save target as'. That takes 4-5 mins to download but is 100% better and the first I have been able to get with sound. And does the travelling support sound great? I only wish I could be there. IMHO Sammo was miles offside and scored off his shin pad? So what! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
andrew loveland at 22:34:59 Monday January 8 2001
hi..... i would like to wish the cobblers good luck for the rest of the season and well done on the progress made this year. Keep it up. mind you i would like to see more support there although i cant get to many games myself, though i wish i would. i have been to one away game and one game, still better thatn none i suppose.
MartinW at 22:32:52 Monday January 8 2001
First of all Little Richard... what drug do you take. Don't know what you're on about but you're definitely out there. Secondly, Deepcut, thanks for pointing out the Real bug. Actually you maywell find that, thanks to my fiddling around (oooer missus) i've just hit on a faster download of the Sammo's goal on Real. What a goal it was too. The guy should have been a striker with a finish like that. GET RIGHT IN!!!
MartinW at 22:32:51 Monday January 8 2001
First of all Little Richard... what drug do you take. Don't know what you're on about but you're definitely out there. Secondly, Deepcut, thanks for pointing out the Real bug. Actually you maywell find that, thanks to my fiddling around (oooer missus) i've just hit on a faster download of the Sammo's goal on Real. What a goal it was too. The guy should have been a striker with a finish like that. GET RIGHT IN!!!
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:15:10 Monday January 8 2001
Drilling Cobbler. Yes, very similar thoughts and again well put. I highlight various things IA has been saying in the press. Not necessarily to dismiss what he did during his great time here but to place in public his versions of the later events. We have never had an official contradiction of anything he has said. Was he really the bad guy? Or was he just a football manager who took a club as far as he could, no fresh ideas and paid the price. You are always remembered for your last performance (or season). He did a helluva job for NTFC. There are very few managers who vacate their positions amicably, he was not the first and he will not the last. IA was involved in a very successful part of our history. That he left in difficult circumstances will be forgotten in time. For now though COME ON YOU PRESENT COBBLERS!!
Anon at 22:11:57 Monday January 8 2001
Try right clicking the mpeg link selecting "Save Shortcut AS" and then download it........Play it off your hard drive it 'll work then
Little Richard at 22:10:58 Monday January 8 2001
Whoever you are dont have a go at my Uncle Richard he cant help it he lives in Aylesbury, he's a mate of that hard case MartinW, the one who dumped his mate Danny after he got involved in all that fuss at Wigan, good mate isnt he?
Depression at 22:8:33 Monday January 8 2001
Is listening to some of the narrow minded stupid comments on here, but I guess that is the freedom of speach, bring back communism!!!
Opticians for u at 22:6:36 Monday January 8 2001
Jeff where have you been?
Ray at 22:6:10 Monday January 8 2001
Rob could fill up WALOC every week with the sensible discussions on here (and fill it every day with the not so)
Prat!!! at 22:5:15 Monday January 8 2001
Please cant people just leave it at that, but no, `Uncle Richard' has to add some more rubbish. Can't we move on and remember those 2 Wembley finals and the promotion and not focus on what went wrong. So which managers have we had that maintained 100% success (werent you all calling for KW head only a few weeks ago, not us i hear you say!). Any manager in the lower divisions that has a perfect record left before it went wrong to bigger clubs. it was only poor John Rudge that deserved better. So Uncle Richard go out in your mac and hand sweets out to children thats all your good for. long live Sir Ian Atkins - I for one had the time of my life!!!
Ray at 22:4:32 Monday January 8 2001
Try downloading the latest Windows Media Player - it runs Mpeg superbly. (yes - I know its a bit big - but well worth it - it also is included on the Windows ME upgrade)
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:2:43 Monday January 8 2001
MartinW, My MPeg has always been a problem. So that is not a surprise. Waiting for the Real fix. Thanks.. Talking of WALOC, plagiarism (yes I did look up the spelling) is the best compliment. Name changes from material seen elsewhere, as long as its decent is a WALOC filler. However, acknowledgments for the professionals (Private Eye etc..) is a must. A copywright case could put WALOC out of business before a lack of contributors. Keep up the good work Rob. Contributions over this means take minutes and none of us have the time. Rob doesn't either but he makes a great effort. Lets ensure that WALOC which, if I am not mistaken was one of the first half a dozen of its kind, keeps going to a score of years. COME ON YOU COBBLERS and WALOC!!
Uncle Richard at 21:55:18 Monday January 8 2001
Just to add to the Atkins discussion, I enjoyed the good times with him at the helm, but when our "tactics" had been sussed by every team in the league, we had no plan b, stuck to defending 0-0's and were relegated as a consequence. Atkins inability to use any other formation was his downfall, and his exploits at Chester and Carlisle have proved his inability to change.
MK Cobbler at 21:53:27 Monday January 8 2001
Well written "The Drilling Cobbbler" about Ian Atkins. Any sensible supporter will agree with your sentiments.
Beer Beer Glorious Beer at 21:47:27 Monday January 8 2001
Wake up earlier Jeff and have a beer at 10 !!
Jeff at 21:39:47 Monday January 8 2001
just noticed the p**h game is twelve o,clock kick off is this our shitbag police stopping me having a beer before the game.
MartinW at 21:39:13 Monday January 8 2001
Deepcut, the MPEGS are fine on my machine but the Real footage has a bit of a bug, which I will try and sort out. But your MPEG should play fine.
Reading on Sarturday at 21:29:32 Monday January 8 2001
On Radio 5 tonight on the FA cup match they discussed what was said, the commentator came on the pitch and critiscised Mark Magee for leaving a better club and the best supporters in the land, obviously with Millwall fans there it could have been explosive. i think that was about it but I wasnt realy listenig that well.
Deepcut Cobbler at 21:6:31 Monday January 8 2001
MartinW. Tried and failed to get the P@@H goals working on both Real amd MPeg. Real showed the beginning and then jumped to the celebrations on our goals and the P@@h goal did not appear at all. MPeg was very similar. Help. Noted for all... CLARET DAY 2 for the P@@h game!! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
TRB Mark at 20:54:18 Monday January 8 2001
I think Rob Marshall is being a bit hard on himself. OK, so the last fanzine was a bit thin compared to the 60 odd page issues, but even so, it is still a good lengthy read, for a £1.00. And IMHO, bigger isn't neccessarily better as the "extra" pages tend to be repetitive versions by different people about what has happened at the matches since the previous fanzine. Although I don't buy the Sun, it's a well designed rag with eyecatching headlines. If you printed it all in small type without the pics and screaming headlines and semi-headlines, it's total content would probably only fill the two pages of the Daily Telegraph. With a bit of re-design, WALOC could easily fill 64 pages without anyone sending in any extra articles. That's not a critisism, just an observation. If fanzines are on the wane, it's probably due to the internet. I have a few cartoons to send Rob, it's finding the time!
MP at 19:59:47 Monday January 8 2001
PS, what on earth did the Reading announcer say about Mark McGee that led to him resigning , and Madejeski coming on Radio 5 to make an abject apology, without daring to repeat what was actually said.
MP at 19:53:0 Monday January 8 2001
From todays Guardian. Bolton's on-loan Scotland captain was so impressed by one Yeovil player that he asked for his shirt after the match......Warren Patmore!
MartinW at 19:51:2 Monday January 8 2001
Those that are still wibbling over our victory over bitter rivals Peterborough will be pleased to know that you can now see all the goals from the game on the site. Sorry, Ray. Since I last said that nobody else is doing this, it has been brought to my attention that there are quite a few sites that have sprung up, although not that many. Hartlepool's official site had to stop uploading because of objections from the Football League, but then it could be argued, the club is making money from it and as it is a commerical enterprise. I don't know. Anyway...
The Drilling Cobbler at 19:40:35 Monday January 8 2001
Why do people constantly wish the worst for Atkins? I for one was screaming Atkins out at practically every game towards the back end of the relegation season and at the start of last season, but that was because there was no way he was going to be able to re-unite the squad due to personality clashes and stale tactics. We needed a change - but lets not forget the 3 1/2 years of constant progress that we made before it all went wrong. If it wasnt for Atkins we would probably still be at the bottom of division3, or worse still in the conference. The man literally put us on the footballing map once again, and secured our highest league finish for over 30 years. Yeah, we may well have been boring at times particulary away from home, but with the limited talent that he had due to lack of money he really had little option but to play that way - if we were to have any chance of winning. Unfortunately, he didnt appear to change his approach and tactics with the better players he eventually accumalated, and in my view that was his main downfall. The Warburton/Heggs situation was a major blow, and the Woodman senerio had disasterous consequences. If rumours at the time were true, Atkins can take little blame for either of those mentioned. These sales ripped the heart out of the team, and the rest is history. I hope that he receives backing from the new owners at Carlise and is given sufficient cash to build a team there that will keep them in the league. He has many attributes that could make him a very successful manager - and if he adds adaptability then I honestly believe he will be. I just cant understand why people who support the cobblers can be so bitter because of one bad season out of five - especially as now we are back in division2 anyway.
MartinW at 19:3:25 Monday January 8 2001
Oh, I should say that a Brentford fan provides a similar service and is still going.
MartinW at 18:42:26 Monday January 8 2001
Ray, is it? Really? Have you got official info on this? Because I can't see the harm in it? It's not competing with anyone. Would welcome any further info.
Ray at 17:23:26 Monday January 8 2001
MartinW - he reason no action replays are seen on other sites is because it is specifically banned by edict of the League...
Just had alook!!! at 17:1:37 Monday January 8 2001
I thought Helen C was the dark haired sports presenter - now thats gorgeous, on the web site there was just a non anything blond, theres better on Neighbours!
To Pattcobb at 16:57:49 Monday January 8 2001
You disgust me with your childish views, grow up! You were obviously too young for 2 Wembley finals.
How about at 15:53:47 Monday January 8 2001
Potter, Martin, Laurens Ten Heuvel?
krs-1 aka DSIG at 15:38:28 Monday January 8 2001
Fair play re Mathew, just bad luck, I suppose. Yeah Wilko was pony - although I can't think of any other outstandingly shite players other than the obvious ones...
MartinW at 14:26:30 Monday January 8 2001
RE Goal downloads. The speed by which you download MPEG goals is governed by the speed of your modem. If you have a high speed connection it shouldn't take too long. Otherwise, with a standard 56k modem you should find it takes less time than the average MP3 music track. It all depends how anxious you are to have the MPEG on your desktop. The Real Player streaming clips should be much faster and only take a minute or two if that to view. Most video clips that are available to download on the internet are in MPEG or Real form, so you're not losing out in relation to video compression technology. It's all down to the speed of your internet connection, basically. To be boring. Finally, bear in mind this is a non profitmaking free service to fans that I don't think is provided by fans or indeed management of any other club in the Football League, that I have seen. Which is a bit scary. So far I have had no objections from the club. I hope they see it the way I envisaged it, as something that can only help in a small way to generate interest in Northampton Town. And Sky. So nobody loses, as I see it. Hopefully, as the Harry Enfield character used to say: "EVERYBODY'S 'APPY".
CAN I REMIND PEOPLE TO SEND ARTICLES TO WALOC to waloc@btinternet.com
Anon at 14:10:50 Monday January 8 2001
Thats a bit harsh on Damien Matthew seeing as he got a career ending injury within weeks of arriving. Paul Wilkinson, now he was tat
krs-1 aka DSIG at 14:8:27 Monday January 8 2001
I can't believe the verbals (or should that be "writtens") Atkins receives on these web sites. Remember when we lost 2-3 at home to Chesterfield at Christmas 1994, then got pasted at Darlo and Wigan. Atkins came in after that, got us promoted, to the doorstep of the First Division, then built the foundations of our current side. Okay, he bought some complete rubbish - Damien Mathew being a great example, but he brought in loads of quality players. Hendon, Savage, Hunter (I think), Frain, Hunt, Matthew Rush, Woodman (er..) etc etc - he's had a 'mare at Chester and Carlisle mind...
PATTCOBB at 13:47:10 Monday January 8 2001
Atkins to get sack?What a pity ,he will miss out on the unique hat-trick of relegations he was obviously chasing( he could always join Kettering)Also I wonder if he'll get another massive pay off for doing F*ck all......
RON NOADES at 13:9:10 Monday January 8 2001
Four minutes was perfectly well added as Mr Welch must be blamed
for the most constant time wasting that I have ever witnessed. EVERY
single goal kick was always taken from the left hand side, he cleaned
his boots constantly on the back of his socks before every goal kick,
and he must have the slowest run-up ever!
Oh dear, how very sad.. at 13:5:6 Monday January 8 2001
Seems Atkins is going likely to get the sack from Carlisle today. Nothing else to say....
marco at 12:59:44 Monday January 8 2001
from planetfootball.com: NORTHAMPTON TOWN are tracking young striker John Lawless of non-League Burscough, with scouts from the Second Division side having watched the player in action over the last few weeks.
Burscough have already hit the headlines this week, with the news that Manchester United are amongst a host of clubs tracking their young goalkeeper Matty Taylor, but the UniBond League outfit's secretary, Stan Strickland, has also revealed to planetfootball.com that Lawless is being scouted.
"He's been watched very carefully by Northampton," said Strickland. "He was in the starting line-up on Saturday when we drew 2-2 with Altrincham."
The 18-year-old striker made his debut for Burscough at the end of last season, and became an instant hit with the fans as he grabbed the equaliser that secured promotion for the club to the UniBond Northern Premier League.
Northampton are looking to secure their second successive promotion this season, as they push for a spot in the First Division, and manager Kevin Wilson may be looking to Lawless as a star for the future, as he looks to follow in the footsteps of such sides as Crewe Alexandra.
GMT at 12:58:4 Monday January 8 2001
The fourth official does not calculate the added time. The referee is the sole arbitrator of time.
Nyaar at 12:57:49 Monday January 8 2001
Referees should add time for serious stoppages - say ones that are five minutes - and deliberate time wasting, nothing more, apart from in exceptional circumstances. I think they add so much because it became a fashion during the mid 90s and after a while the FA (or was it FIFA?) thought it was such a good idea that they'd pretty much enforce it by introducing the fourth official's board thingy with the numbers on it. Now they all do it excessively because they're scared of breaking the mould, or going against the authority's wishes. They don't arrange the game so that both sides get an equal amount of sun in their eyes over 90 minutes, and they don't move the mud about so that both penalty areas have an equal amount - why should they stop the watch for every second the ball's out of play? Have you noticed how Northampton's game is always one of the longest running every weekend? I'm not talking conspiracy, it happens whatever the score is, but it's damn annoying
Don in Ealing at 12:31:51 Monday January 8 2001
Can anyone say precisely how added time is calculated by the fourth official? There's too much speculation about this and not enough accurate information! As a paying Cobblers supporter (most recently at Oxford, Peterborough and Brentford (plus home against Bristol City) I think I (plus everyone else who contributes financially to the game)have a right to know. Is there perhaps a website that sets it all out systematically?
The Romsey Cobbler at 11:48:7 Monday January 8 2001
Yesterday I saw the ultimate in Premier League marketing pap - the Manchester United Maths Workbook for junior school kids. There were questions like....If Alex Ferguson eats 10 sticks of chewing gum a match and they play 54 games a season, how many sticks does he eat? I thought Peterborough could bring one out and I have written a question for it....If Andy Clarke steals one eighth of Barry Fry's daily intake of pies, what does he have? Answer: Indegestion.
Ralph at 11:44:6 Monday January 8 2001
Not only should referees be made professional but I would also make sure that they are available for interview after each game to explain some of their decisions. I would also make refereeing more attractive to ex-pros and ensure that they have the opportunity to be fast tracked in to league football.
Carl at 11:24:51 Monday January 8 2001
PattCobb, I don't think it is just at this standard that referees are bad, even further up the ladder they seem completely useless making decisions no one can understand, and probably they don't even know sometimes. They should be professional as then they can be sacked. I haven't seen the incident but the Carlisle players tackle on Viera sounds a prime example of a useless tit not knowing what he was doing. Dyl, if the incident you are referring to is the one I remember I think Greenies header was actually saved by someone, maybe not the keeper, but someone. It was however a free header with no one challenging.
PATTCOBB at 11:5:48 Monday January 8 2001
While I obviously DO have to say Green made a mistake,the fact is that there WAS not 4 minutes of injury time,and the players should have been in the showers/bath at the time.The trainer was on once in the second half and the Cobblers did not involve themselves in excessive time-wasting.I can except the standard of refereeing at this level can be not the best, but surely should be able to tell the time...............CONSPIRACY THEORY ANYONE!!!!!
Anon at 10:30:34 Monday January 8 2001
yup!
cyatte at 10:24:38 Monday January 8 2001
HARROLD COBBLER..... yes i knew that bit of knowledge 'cos i told it to you! did anybody notice that when brentford scored, the pa syst. went 'lloyd owuso(don't know how to spell his name), all the bees fans did aeroplane actions? or was that just me! MARTINW.... your website is good, although it takes too long to download the goals! oh yeah, and whats all this about wombles going to mk? come on u cobbs
Andy Rider at 10:7:48 Monday January 8 2001
Hi, I am just writing to complement you on th equality of your web-site. Although I am a WBA fan as I live in the West Midlands, the Cobblers have become my adopted second team since my sister moved to Northampton University in September. Good luck for the remainder of the season. Andy Rider
krs-1 aka DSIG at 9:54:30 Monday January 8 2001
So, Brentford are accusing the mighty Jamie of cheating are they? Well, if their ground wasn't such a shed maybe we would have had a good view of the penalty incident! I can't remember the last time a shallow terrace or Victorian-era view-obscuring post ruined my perspective at Sixfields!
Dyl at 9:22:37 Monday January 8 2001
Green: I'm sorry but deep into stoppage time you do not fanny about in your own box, so I don't know what he was thinking - even if the was a call!! He also made 1 other mistake when he had a free header a yard out from goal, no-one to beat and put it wide. This is not a witch hunt, but I do believe it might be time to give the lad a rest.
tartan flask at 0:0:10 Monday January 8 2001
didn't patmore play for us?
Stewpot at 22:58:5 Sunday January 7 2001
I dont know about you apart from Jamie Forrester scoring a goal the best thing to see on a Saturday is the most beautiful, gourgeus and sexy woman in the world if not the universe Helen Chamberlain on Sky Sports Soccer AM. Here is a short website on herfor those of us who like to drool and swoon over her. http://www.expage.com/helenchamberlain
Who needs Britney, Caprice and Julian Clary give me Hells Bells anyday shame she supports Torquay United. Never mind 2 out of 3 cant be bad ENJOY!
MartinW at 22:31:13 Sunday January 7 2001
I don't know whether anyone noticed, but Rob is talking about packing in the fanzine WALOC because he doesn't think there are enough contributors. He mentions it in the latest fanzine and talks about it as being the last one. Which is a shame. And a surprise. Because he put on an extra one for the Frickley game. I had to miss the latest one simply because I was away. But surely there are enough people with good ideas who can contribute to WALOC. Here's a plea to anyone who has got anything to say about the team, or indeed got any other wild and wacky ideas on a Cobblers theme, to drop him stuff by January 20 on waloc@btinternet.com
Deepcut Cobbler at 21:57:23 Sunday January 7 2001
Could not get onto the net yesterday to join in the grown up debate. Excellent balance and reasoned comments from all apart from the odd neanderthal. Ray, or any one else who chooses to do a running commentary, you are never alone talking or writing to yourself. When I finally made it onto the net, sad as it may seem, it is enjoyable reading the commentary after the fact. My version of MoTD/Star soccer etc... Anyway four points lost from late goals, that would have put us well in contention for the play offs. However away points are always better than losing. Ref Green. Having just seen the MartinW video, he must have got a shout from someone. It was a definite late duck. We may have an explanation in tomorrows C&E. Excellent result from Stamford Bridge. The Fat Bazzer reverse psychology "we are going to get hammered" didn't exactly work! Good luck Sat v Bury and against Brissole the following week in preparation for their Kingstonian banana skin. And at least Yeovil can concentrate on promotion now instead of being distracted enough to let R&D in. Comment from Radio 5, "that Patmore of Yeovil has played for the semi pro England side, so he must be one for the future, being looked at by a few league clubs!" where do they get them? anyways COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
who am i at 21:40:56 Sunday January 7 2001
anthony...your name isnt anthony is it? I know who you are Dave!!!!
VictoriaBeckham at 21:35:54 Sunday January 7 2001
Everyone know's I'm Cobblers through and through. I've tried to persuade David to give Kevin Wilson a call but he's just too shy.
david beckham at 20:46:17 Sunday January 7 2001
i'd love to play for you but Victoria wont let me!
Anthony at 20:6:4 Sunday January 7 2001
There was a particularly unsavoury incident at P**h this season Hartwell. I did report it at the time but nobody picked up on it. It involved three blokes in their mid to late forties hurling racial abuse at the P**h fans. Not nice.
MartinW at 19:48:43 Sunday January 7 2001
Hartwell, no racist abuse? Was that irony? If not, you weren't sitting where I am, nearing what Fortune-West received last season.
Wazza at 19:26:44 Sunday January 7 2001
Its ok. I've got it deleted!
Hartwell at 19:14:26 Sunday January 7 2001
Yes, Jamie. Well spotted. I don't mind other fans having a go at us. But that kind of remark is, as you say, totally out of order, especially as its pure conjecture anyway. And its especially unfortunate given the fact that Sixfields is one stadium where you don't hear outbursts of idiotic, exenophobic, racist abuse.
Big Roy at 18:59:5 Sunday January 7 2001
Haven't a clue.
Anon at 18:49:28 Sunday January 7 2001
anyone know the key sequence to fields of green
Anon at 15:38:39 Sunday January 7 2001
Our team is not all white, what about Green?
Lancaster Cobbler at 14:51:23 Sunday January 7 2001
By all accounts Gottskallsen should have been sent off and guess what Brentford did not have a sub keeper!
Anon at 14:33:16 Sunday January 7 2001
But we didn't hav an all white team, What bout Ryan Thompson?? Surely he saw him??
Jamie at 14:16:46 Sunday January 7 2001
Just been reading Sids report on the rivals website and thought I would see what the Brentford site thought of the game. The review hasn't been posted yet but to my utter amazement I read the article on the same site posted by an individual called the Bolton Bee, who calls us Cheating Cobblers !!! This is bad enough until I read further down the page and I quote...... "Also what was said to Owusu to get him so fired up? Given that they were an all white team it probably wouldn't be too hard to guess. Still he exacted his revenge in the best possible way." Unless I am mistaken, is this saying our team is racist !!! To say this without any kind of proof is discraceful. I'm sure Northampton Town are in no way racist we encourage every type of player in the squad, no matter what colour they are, just because the team happens to be white doesn't mean they have arranged it so. Bolton Bee's views seem to be somewhat warped and to say something like that about an individual is bad enough let alone a whole team. Go over to the site and read the article yourselves and post your replies.
Ralph at 14:4:53 Sunday January 7 2001
ROWF?
ROW F at 13:54:57 Sunday January 7 2001
With minutes to go the ball should be mine!!!!!!!
Centre Midfielder at 13:53:53 Sunday January 7 2001
Winning the game 3-0 and Ray the ref abandons the game!
DavCobbler......another point to be made............ at 13:12:24 Sunday January 7 2001
While not trying to knock Spedd it has to be mentioned that Brentford did't really have anyone in an attcack minded position on our left till quite late on in the second half. In the first half and for a good proportion of the scond, Spedd had pretty much a free role down the left and maybe we could have used that space a little better......
DavCobbler at 13:5:59 Sunday January 7 2001
Am I totally friggin stupid (no comments please) or could Welchy not have called Greenv (even though I thought it was Sammo initially) for him to have ducked the way he did for the equaliser ? I know Green is the current whipping boy but I am certain that he wouldn`t just "duck" under the ball for no apparent reason........Unless of course he has had enough of the friggin whining Cobblers faithful (????) and is in talks with the Bees.........................P.S. Pretty good atmosphere yesterday, mainly created by the cauldron like away end, but PattCobb, YBFPattCobb and I had a chuckle when we were slating the Brentford fans for being so quiet at home.......Pot, Kettle and Black spring to mind.............UTC.....F.....F......FTP !!!!
Centre Midfielder at 12:8:25 Sunday January 7 2001
CONNED - You have never played the game then? If you think that calling 'leave it' with out putting a name on the call is a disgrace then I would counter that it is massively unprofessional to take such a call and at that stage of the game row F would have done just fine. So much 'conning' goes on in the game and always has and always will. The key is not to be suckered by it!
Wizz at 12:4:35 Sunday January 7 2001
For what it's worth I thought the referee has a reasonable game yesterday. Referee's are assessed each game by an assessor and he is the sole arbitor. Your opinion may differ greatly with mine and with that of the opposition fans, so who is right, you, me, them or the ref? Save your breath and channel your energies in a more positive way. It is a beautiful day outside and we should all go out for a nice walk in the shire.
Conned? at 12:2:26 Sunday January 7 2001
I think the call from behind theory as to why Green left the ball may have some validity. The lad who came on and scored was really putting himself about. He tried diving a couple of times in the box and looked to have a go at Chilvers at one point. He really was a bit fired up and over the top. I would not put it past him to call and con Green into leaving the ball. The reaction from Green was very consistent to that of having a call to leave it. I think we may have been conned by this bloke, if so he is a bloody disgrace to professional football.
M at 12:0:29 Sunday January 7 2001
Where do you go if you want to report on the Referee's? No this isn't a joke, there must be somewhere where you can lodge a complaint. They would do it about the supporters if they were behaving badly!!
MartinW at 11:53:47 Sunday January 7 2001
The Goals from the Brentford game are available to see now. Quite what Greeny was doing for the Bs equaliser, I don't know. But then Greeny is at least one mistake a game at the moment. Maybe it's time to have a change.
Anon at 11:21:58 Sunday January 7 2001
Nits?
Anon at 11:21:34 Sunday January 7 2001
Fashion?
Why? at 11:18:4 Sunday January 7 2001
Does anyone know why James Hunt has shaved his head?? I honestly didn't reconise him, neither did my mum, or her friend.
Old Father time at 10:59:26 Sunday January 7 2001
Getting a new stopwatch for Christmas and as fed up as every one else about the time played at Reading. I tried through yesterdays game to start and stop my watch as if I were the Referee. In the first half there was little time to add on as the trainers did not go on the pitch. The referee indicated 2 mins extra time. We got the penalty and scored just after the end of that two minutes. Now I know the game can be extended to allow for the taking of the penalty, thats fair enough, but where did he get the additional 1 minute 20 seconds he played AFTER we scored. In the second half, the trainer was on three times (twice for a clash of heads I recall) there were 4 substitutions, one of which took a bit a time as the Brentford player walked across the pitch. I also noticed the referee stop his watch a couple of time for our time waisting, once for a throw in from Spedding and once against Welch for taking his time over a goal kick (in fact I think he later quickly spoke to him and indicated he wanted him to hurry up). To get to the crunch, on my watch Brentford equalised with 9 seconds remaining. However, again the referee played a further 1 minute 43 seconds before calling it a day. Any way why did Green appear to leave the ball? Did he get a call from the attacker behind him and Green thought it came from Welch?
nsb at 10:46:23 Sunday January 7 2001
and why is hope allways overlooked? bearing in mind his solid peformances at the back end of last season sorted out our leaky defence?
nsb at 10:46:15 Sunday January 7 2001
and why is hope allways overlooked? bearing in mind his solid peformances at the back end of last season sorted out our eaky defence?
Anon at 10:45:15 Sunday January 7 2001
Massey is right. Green should be sacked after seeing it on Soccer AM. However, we allowed ourselves to be put in that position. We played all game with ten men, the eleventh being John Hodge who was totally anonymous and unfit. He should have run the ball into the corner just prior to their goal but instead chose that moment to try to beat his fullback for the first time in the game. All he had to do was knock the ball against his legs either for a throw or a corner. Gabbiadini should have been brought on for Hodge; that said Forrester didn't look fit and Howard was very poor and has been for weeks. He simply doesn't react to one/twos and takes to long to pull the trigger when he does get sight of goal. Otherwsie I thought the midfield and defence had played very well, especially Spedding and Chilvers.
nsb at 10:45:3 Sunday January 7 2001
i cant beleive that only one person has pointed out green's gaffe! 4 minutes of time added on or not you cant be so exhausted as to completely run away from the ball!
I know who you are at 10:30:16 Sunday January 7 2001
That last posting has GOT to be from Jamie the Cardiff Uni Cobbler, who's got the County Ground penalty spot in his back garden.
Sonny at 10:29:36 Sunday January 7 2001
What about bringing in Richard Hope? I really feel sorry for the bloke, why is he constantly overlooked?
Massey at 10:26:40 Sunday January 7 2001
I have just seen a replay of the Brentford goal on Sky & what the hell was GREEN doing ???
When the ball got hoofed into our box the ref had the whistle in his mouth.....All GREEN needed to do was to head the ball away
But he bloody DUCKS UNDER THE BALL !!!
Spedding (who was my man of the match) & Hargreaves gave GREEN such a
mouthful !
I admin GREEN has been better the last couple of cames but how many goals/points has he cost us during this season ???
BRING IN FURGUSON FOR GREEN.....NOW !!!
DavCobbler at 9:47:39 Sunday January 7 2001
On the Littlejohn topic again......also heard the call while on the way home from Griffin Park last night. Both Litlejohn and Garry Newbon attempt to belittle us "smaller clubs" and even us supporters of those clubs. After the Reading game there was a Cobbler on who was having a gripe about the Ref adding all the injury time, a more than familiar tale by now of course. Anyway, Newbon ended the call by going on about us being a "nice little club" with a "nice little stadium". Needless to say both these media "giants" support premiership clubs and have obviously adopted the "were alright Jack" approach. Patronising tossers !!!!!!!!!!!!! UTC.......F F F TP !!!
Smash the state at 1:0:11 Sunday January 7 2001
Prince Charles has broken a bone while fox hunting with wills and harry, unfortunately only his shoulder.
Dyl at 0:54:35 Sunday January 7 2001
The Carlisle caller was right in saying that Prem players expect mollycoddling, but I'm sure we can all imagine what Atkins' teamtalk was and I bet it wasn't "c'mon lads let's play relly nice passing football!".
Spooner at 0:46:58 Sunday January 7 2001
I agree Wizz. Its true what he said. The Premiership isn't about getting "stuck in"
Wizz at 0:42:45 Sunday January 7 2001
I heard that call to Dyl and I thought that the Carlisle fan really had Littlejohn on the run. I thought the chap spoke a lot of sense and really rattled Littlejohn who retaliated in quite a snide way I thought.
Dyl at 23:31:30 Saturday January 6 2001
Funniest thing heard today was on 606. Richard Littlejohn was describing the 'physical' nature of the Carlisle play, and then throughout the programme savaged Carl Heggs who "Looked and played like he was a nightclub bouncer". Very funny!
Save the Chicken at 22:33:18 Saturday January 6 2001
I told you BR it's a meat free January.
COL at 22:29:58 Saturday January 6 2001
Not only their goalkeeper should have been sent off but their No 19 should also have been sent off for pushing the ref.
Waterside Cobbler at 21:27:6 Saturday January 6 2001
Back from Brentford which saw my first Cobblers away win, 1-0 back in 1987-88. Should have been a repeat today but the same frustration as at Reading on Monday without the quality of football. I thought we kept the ball down well in the first half but we were scrappy in the second and didn't really look like adding to our lead. I didn't really believe Brentford were going to score until they actually did. Couldn't believeJames Hunt's hair! Good to see you Harrold and Big Roy. See you again at Ashton Gate.
Nosey Parker at 21:23:2 Saturday January 6 2001
Mr Posh and all your friends thank you for making my night 5-0!!!!!!!!
DavCobbler at 21:19:16 Saturday January 6 2001
BR..........you should have gone to McDonalds mate........Chicken breasts, wings, legs and heads a specialty.........
harrold the c. at 20:59:33 Saturday January 6 2001
did you know that griffin park is unique in that it has a pub on each corner of the ground......just spoken to a mate at the carlisle game and apparently the crowd showed their support of Ian Atkins almost throughout the whole match by singing...one Ian Atkins theres only one Ian Atkins...etc etc (long time since I heard that at 6 fields)
creaton cobbler at 20:52:7 Saturday January 6 2001
The Brentford keeper should have been sent off.
Did anyone notice how the announcer, annouced the subs before they came on so the ref? had to look & put them on.(untill the cobblers sub came on & we had to wait.
Russell Slade at 20:34:26 Saturday January 6 2001
Why are all our reserves wearing belts?
Nick Berry at 20:30:31 Saturday January 6 2001
buy warren padmore
Meat free diet. at 20:25:10 Saturday January 6 2001
Wot no chicken?
Big Roy at 20:12:41 Saturday January 6 2001
1 - 1 was probably a fair result but it doesn't help that "gutted" feeling as you walk out of the ground. I'm sure I've read somewhere that a minute of extra time is added for each substitution made, in an attempt to prevent time-wasting subs at the end of matches. That may explain the 4 minutes. Worse than all that though, the KFC in Oxford services on the M40 had run out of chicken!
Wayne at 19:35:17 Saturday January 6 2001
I have just got home from the game. If I'm honest we were lucky to get a point. It wasn't a great game and some of the players did look tired. Sampson was magnificent as was Green (though he was up against slow strikers) Chilvers and Spedding were great too. Hunt played very well and has a skinhead! Savage didn't do much more than give the opposition the ball. Hargreaves worked hard as usual but Hodge looked unfit still and lacking pace. Forrester didn't really do a great deal but he wasn't much change from an inconsistent referee. Howard looked tired even though he gave his all. It would be nice to pair Forrester and Gabbiadini but the problem is that we have a lack of creativity in midfield and are relying on the long ball a bit too much. The player called Mahon for them was outstanding. Even though we were robbed because where they got 4 minutes INJURY time from when the trainers never even entered the pitch in the second half. That Owusu is an animal as well. Also the beer was far too expensive £2.50 a pint!
Ralph at 19:14:58 Saturday January 6 2001
Solid performance today with a couple of exceptions. Welch again made two vital saves but was relatively untroubled. The back four all played well but a notable performance from Spedding today, particularly as he has received quite a lot of criticism of late. Hodge and Savage failed to make much impression on the game but Hunt and Hargreaves were everywhere. Jamie looked off his game today but Steve Howard was a tower of strength winning the vast majority of headers and just as importantly defensive headers from corners too. Marco looked bright when he came on for Jamie. Brentford had a lot of possesion but didn't really threaten. We scored in injury time of the first half and they did the same to us in the second. I still feel robbed though.
.... at 18:50:45 Saturday January 6 2001
Richard Green you are STILL the weakist link GOODBYE!!!
Ralph at 18:49:6 Saturday January 6 2001
Robbed Again!!!! I do not recall the trainer coming on at all second half. How the hell did the ref arrive at four minutes injury time?
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Paddington at 18:39:40 Saturday January 6 2001
Four minutes of stoppage time (I couldn't believe that when I saw it on the 4th offical's board) and they score with 30 seconds to go. Were we robbed? Yes and No. Frankly, the equaliser was always on the cards and, in the great scheme of things, a draw was about all the Cobbs really deserved. We rarely troubled the Brentford goal, while they seemed to be in attack mode most of the game. The fact that the Cobbs only got one corner in the whole game tells you something about the game. Our best chance was the one that resulted in the penalty after a Howard flick-on found Forrester who was promptly brought down by their goalie. Savage coolly slotted the ball into the left upper corner. The match was marred by some poor refereeing. Forrester was the victim of several blatant fouls that went unrecorded. We seemed to lack pace (poor old Hodgey was having a tough time) and the midfield service to the strikers was not good. Welch and Sammo at the back were great; without a couple of goal-line clearances this could easily have been 3-1. This was not a great day for the Forrester/Howard partnership: Brentford had clearly done their homework and had Jamie firmly closed off a lot of the time. They even had Stevie Howard matched in the air. The boys hung on bravely though to the slender lead. Bringing on Marco seemed to give a bit of extra punch to the Cobbs attack, but generally I thought the team looked somewhat unorganised for much of the game. We - and they - were all stunned when the Bees scored so close to the end. To a man they all looked absolutely dejected as they walked off the pitch - particularly Sammo. Hodge looked like he was having a go at the ref as they walked off. Clearly the players and the fans were very unhappy about the amount of added time.
The Ashford Cobbler at 18:21:16 Saturday January 6 2001
Just back from my most local fixture. Another solid defensive display by the Cobbs. Hunt looks bloody hard now he has a skinhead. Also played a blinder. Noone recognised him during the kick-in and most were comenting how short Barry Ferguson looked! Pisses me off losing 2 points 5 minutes into 4 minutes of time added on. Brentford played some pretty stuff around the edge of the box but never looked like doing anything until Owusu came on. Sampson very solid. Green appears to be reborn. Cobbs looked good when they occasionally passed it round but moves always seem to end up with Hodge who appears short of the pace required to beat his man. Other than Green effort being cleared off the line we didn't look like scoring in the second half. Marco looked up for it when he came on. Maybe time to try Jamie and Marco again. Steve Howard, although he did win most things in the air, is looking a bit jaded.
MOMAC at 17:2:50 Saturday January 6 2001
Thanks Ray.
Ray at 16:59:17 Saturday January 6 2001
Signing off.. night folks..
Ray at 16:59:1 Saturday January 6 2001
Direones win 1-3, Ketrin lose 0-2. Only consolation of the day is the Poo getting well and truly stuffed.
Ray at 16:57:57 Saturday January 6 2001
Wonder what KW will have to say THIS time? This is beginning to become a habit!
blackfriars cobbler at 16:56:14 Saturday January 6 2001
shit - 1.1
Ray at 16:56:7 Saturday January 6 2001
Cobblers fans hurling abuse at the ref. Robbed again!
Ray at 16:55:37 Saturday January 6 2001
FInal whistle! 1-1. We are again robbed by referring. Cobblers surrounding ref in the centre circle. Brentford players joining in... Wilson on the pitch. Ref not leaving pitch.
Wilson out at 16:54:45 Saturday January 6 2001
Green out, lets move to MK...
Is it all over at 16:53:51 Saturday January 6 2001
Noris
Ray at 16:53:37 Saturday January 6 2001
OH NO! BRENTFORD EQUALISE IN 4th MINUTE OF STOPPAGE TIME!
Bolton 2 Yeovil 1 at 16:53:33 Saturday January 6 2001
Warren Patmore
h at 16:53:5 Saturday January 6 2001
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Ray at 16:52:57 Saturday January 6 2001
Sheeesh...Brentford break through and Welsh has to save on a 1 to 1.
Final Whistle.. at 16:52:31 Saturday January 6 2001
Come on you Cobbs up to 10th
Chelsea are through at 16:52:2 Saturday January 6 2001
That was a shock!!!
Ray at 16:51:47 Saturday January 6 2001
Ignore that - still 1-0
Orient 0 Spurms 1 at 16:51:38 Saturday January 6 2001
.
Ray at 16:51:24 Saturday January 6 2001
Come on!! Blow the bloody whistle!!
Brentford just equalised at 16:50:58 Saturday January 6 2001
Own goal from Gabbi
Ray at 16:50:24 Saturday January 6 2001
Gabbiadini fouled.
If u are at work!! at 16:50:20 Saturday January 6 2001
Then you will get caught misusing the internet and end up like those Insurance Workers, the sack is iminent for u sonny
Ray at 16:49:58 Saturday January 6 2001
Oh no!! Bloody ref has given 4 minutes stoppage time from nowhere!! (AGAIN!!)
Ray at 16:49:14 Saturday January 6 2001
How many minutes stoppage time?
7 minutes extra time at 16:48:58 Saturday January 6 2001
Bolton 2 Yeovil 1
blackfriars cobbler at 16:48:37 Saturday January 6 2001
i ain't at the game cause I'm at bloody work Travel Sick mate
John salako 25 yarderrrr at 16:48:25 Saturday January 6 2001
Walsall 2 WHU 3
Ray at 16:48:9 Saturday January 6 2001
Green mops up, out to Hunt. Backs to the wall defence.
1-1 Charlton at 16:47:49 Saturday January 6 2001
111
Ray at 16:46:45 Saturday January 6 2001
Direones lead 1-3
Ray at 16:46:31 Saturday January 6 2001
3 minutes to go.
Ray at 16:45:56 Saturday January 6 2001
Not long to go....
Ray at 16:45:43 Saturday January 6 2001
Cobblers goalkick...
Ray at 16:45:14 Saturday January 6 2001
Charlton still losing to Dagenham - COME ON!!
Ray at 16:44:45 Saturday January 6 2001
Sampson fouled. Lines cleared.
Ray at 16:44:28 Saturday January 6 2001
They must be playing 2-2-6 now. Ref gives a corner to Brentford for no apparent reason.
Ray at 16:43:44 Saturday January 6 2001
Further sub by Brentford - Gibbs off - O'Conner (another striker) on.
Hotel Ender at 16:43:40 Saturday January 6 2001
Cheer Up Barry Fry 5-0 to Chelsea
T. at 16:43:35 Saturday January 6 2001
Still here!
Oh shit an equaliser at 16:43:27 Saturday January 6 2001
It was Basil Bond from a free kick
Ray at 16:42:46 Saturday January 6 2001
Hodge flicks it in, Howard heads in....OFF THE LINE!! Corner.
Watford 1 Everton 1 at 16:42:43 Saturday January 6 2001
x
Ray at 16:42:13 Saturday January 6 2001
Freekick just outside the area...
MartinW at 16:42:13 Saturday January 6 2001
Please see the Savage goal tonight on my web site
Ray at 16:41:43 Saturday January 6 2001
Gibbs fouls Hodge. Handbags at 10 paces. Gibbs booked.
Dagenham down to 8 players at 16:41:30 Saturday January 6 2001
3 have the crabs, cramp I meant
Ray at 16:40:45 Saturday January 6 2001
Direones still 1-2, Ketrin still 0-2
Martin Chilvers at 16:40:38 Saturday January 6 2001
Spurs and England
Barnsley have sent on 4 subs? at 16:40:10 Saturday January 6 2001
Will they be kicked out of the cup?
Ray at 16:39:48 Saturday January 6 2001
Off the line by Chilvers!!
Junior McDougal at 16:39:22 Saturday January 6 2001
For England
Ray at 16:38:55 Saturday January 6 2001
for Forrester.
Derby 2 WBA 3 at 16:38:54 Saturday January 6 2001
Whooo cares
Liverpool 0 v Cobblers 6 at 16:38:28 Saturday January 6 2001
We wood have dun the bizness
Ray at 16:38:25 Saturday January 6 2001
Gabby coming on for...?
Whats the CSA at 16:37:35 Saturday January 6 2001
Is it Chelsea Stuffed the Ars...les
Ray at 16:36:44 Saturday January 6 2001
Dagenham still leading.
Hotel Ender at 16:36:42 Saturday January 6 2001
Rotherham getting hammered by the Scousers - could have been us!
Anons little un at 16:36:10 Saturday January 6 2001
The CSA are after u dad
Saturday at 16:35:37 Saturday January 6 2001
Bad day no Emerdale!
15 minutes to go where? at 16:35:12 Saturday January 6 2001
3-1 to the Derby
5-0 at 16:34:41 Saturday January 6 2001
It probably isnt but I besat u this time!!
Anon at 16:34:13 Saturday January 6 2001
15 minutes to go.
Radi0 5 at 16:33:58 Saturday January 6 2001
Did anyone here the footie prog this lunchtime where people phoned in about giant killers in the cup, someone phoned in from the West Stand and talked about the 70s hammering by Man Unt and that they sat near John Clarke who was supposed to be marking Brian Kidd that day... 4-0 to the Chelsea..
Ray at 16:33:37 Saturday January 6 2001
Are you here T?
Hotel Ender at 16:33:37 Saturday January 6 2001
Scum 4-0 down!!!!!!! yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 16:33:15 Saturday January 6 2001
Further sub for Brentford - midfield
Barry Cry at 16:32:5 Saturday January 6 2001
Mr Gobby wont be saying much tonight
Hotel Ender at 16:31:5 Saturday January 6 2001
Scum 3-0 down!! hahahahaha
t. at 16:30:55 Saturday January 6 2001
oops
Hotel Ender at 16:30:38 Saturday January 6 2001
this commentary sounds like my Champ Manager 00/01!!!
T. at 16:30:12 Saturday January 6 2001
I'm here Ray
T. at 16:30:7 Saturday January 6 2001
I'm here Ray
Pompey 1 Tranies 2 at 16:29:3 Saturday January 6 2001
Free kick to Charlton...
Ray at 16:29:0 Saturday January 6 2001
Hunt shoots from distance, cannons away, falls to Howard, poor shot.
Ray at 16:28:1 Saturday January 6 2001
Brentford player booked.
Ray at 16:27:44 Saturday January 6 2001
Attendance is 5361
Roy is Ray if you wear boy-focals! at 16:27:37 Saturday January 6 2001
Come on the Daggers!!
Ray at 16:27:11 Saturday January 6 2001
Hodge to Savage to Howard. Misread by Savage
All Cobblers Skins at 16:26:57 Saturday January 6 2001
Please leave the Bees now and head to Stamford Bridge
My old mans a Cobbler. at 16:26:27 Saturday January 6 2001
Sorry,that was meant to say Ray.
Very quiet at the Valley at 16:26:16 Saturday January 6 2001
Haaaa
Dawsons Creek at 16:25:35 Saturday January 6 2001
It was awesome yesterday 3 episodes in the morning and the new one at night!!
My old mans a Cobbler at 16:24:53 Saturday January 6 2001
I'm listening Roy,Thanks mate.
Hotel Ender at 16:24:49 Saturday January 6 2001
Scum still 2-0 down. Yes keep those fingers typing Ray, I've only got ITV2 for company
Ray at 16:24:40 Saturday January 6 2001
Hodge tormenting Brentford.
Andy at 16:24:36 Saturday January 6 2001
Capped
Helloo Ray do you like you me at 16:24:18 Saturday January 6 2001
Im blond and just 16??
Ray at 16:23:41 Saturday January 6 2001
Spedding booked.
Watch out for extra time at the BEES at 16:23:38 Saturday January 6 2001
Ipswich 2 up
Ray at 16:22:48 Saturday January 6 2001
If there is no-one here - I'll stop. Speak now or forever hold your peace.
Are you inside my computer at 16:22:45 Saturday January 6 2001
rureal Ray or are u part of my PC, Liverpool just has a player sent off
Ray at 16:22:15 Saturday January 6 2001
Hodge almost scores! Forrester to Howard....so close! Pitch becoming pretty "skiddy" apparently
Ray at 16:20:8 Saturday January 6 2001
Dagenham winning away in the cup, Atkins losing to Arsenal.
Ray at 16:19:4 Saturday January 6 2001
Anyone here? Am I wearing my fingers out for no reason?
Ray at 16:18:36 Saturday January 6 2001
Brentford bring off a midfielder and put on another striker - now playing 4-2-4
Ray at 16:17:32 Saturday January 6 2001
30 minutes to go.
Ray at 16:17:18 Saturday January 6 2001
Ketrin a further goal down.
Ray at 16:16:50 Saturday January 6 2001
Brentford keeper attempts to dribble ball around Howard and managed at about the 5th attempt.
Ray at 16:15:8 Saturday January 6 2001
Ketrin losing 0-1
Ray at 16:14:46 Saturday January 6 2001
Direones winning 1-2
Ray at 16:14:17 Saturday January 6 2001
Sampson and Hargreaves booked in quick succession.
Ray at 16:13:24 Saturday January 6 2001
Current score - Brentford 0 - Cobblers 1 (savage (pen))
Towcester Ted at 16:11:42 Saturday January 6 2001
Is there anyone able to do a proper commentary I say that all people with stutters, brown hair or cross eyes should be gassed.
Sorrryyy at 16:8:14 Saturday January 6 2001
Iveee gottta stutttterrrrr
Hunttt at 16:7:53 Saturday January 6 2001
Hunttt a paaasss tooo Sammpppsoonn
Just sttarted seccond half at 16:7:14 Saturday January 6 2001
Welcch rollls the balll outt too tooo Greeeen
Travel Sick at 16:6:21 Saturday January 6 2001
Mr Blackfriars why arent you at the match im 200 miles away whats your excuse.
Monopoly Man at 16:5:41 Saturday January 6 2001
Please do not ignore the Hotels of London!!
1 -0 to the Tractor Boys!! at 16:5:10 Saturday January 6 2001
Come on the Town
Hartlepool 1 Exeter 0 at 16:4:26 Saturday January 6 2001
Sensible stuff
Oxford Circus at 16:3:41 Saturday January 6 2001
Yes you piss taker I am at the Circus, come on you Billy Smarts!!!
blackfriars cobbler at 16:0:30 Saturday January 6 2001
you piss-taker I am at Blackfriars
King + Cobbler at 15:59:30 Saturday January 6 2001
No u wont I will be chatting up some young ladies!!
Euston Cobbler at 15:58:58 Saturday January 6 2001
See you in the bar after the match today
Charring + Cobbler at 15:58:36 Saturday January 6 2001
Midweek in January???
Waterloo Cobbler at 15:58:14 Saturday January 6 2001
When is the Swansea Home Game???
London Bridge Cobbler at 15:57:47 Saturday January 6 2001
Can someone do a commentary the Ipswich match is boring.
Savage for Eire!!! at 15:57:2 Saturday January 6 2001
Spedding for Nepal, Gibb for Isle of Mann, C Lee for Rutland. Wilkinson for the Fenns.
Milwall 3 -0 Reading at 15:55:32 Saturday January 6 2001
Roarrrr!!!
Cobbs at 15:55:5 Saturday January 6 2001
Large scored!!!!
Milton Keynes Moll at 15:54:36 Saturday January 6 2001
I agree Ian Atkins may not have been god but it was the best days since Graham Carr. Personally I would swap Wilson for Atkins any day.
Hotel Ender at 15:53:26 Saturday January 6 2001
1-0 to the Cobbs!!!
Sir Ian at 15:53:12 Saturday January 6 2001
Shut your GOB CIJ!
I had the 2 best days of life out at WEMBLEY, cant some of you pathetic so called football fans move on with your lives! I better go on about Dick Underwood or Mr Mc...
blackfriars cobbler at 15:51:44 Saturday January 6 2001
cobbs 1 .0 up savage pen 45 mins
BERGCAMP at 15:50:3 Saturday January 6 2001
I didnt think Berkhamp travelled abroad?
Charlton 0 The Dagenham 1
Hotel Ender at 15:48:5 Saturday January 6 2001
Cobbs 0-0, Scum 2-0 down at Chelsea
Paul at 15:33:16 Saturday January 6 2001
Still RUGBY!!!
CIJ at 15:7:32 Saturday January 6 2001
Rugby Again!!!!
BLACKFRIARS COBBLER at 14:59:40 Saturday January 6 2001
CAN SOMEONE DO SOME UPDATES ON THIS AFTERNOONS GAME PLEASE
CIJ at 13:38:34 Saturday January 6 2001
Why are the BBC so in Love with Ian Twatkins?? I've just seen the funniest thing on Football Focus today!! They were praising his tactical knowledge and saying how good he is at getting clubs out of trouble!! He is supposedly a brave man who gets clubs out of trouble and then "moves on!?!" (gets sacked!!) to go and help other clubs in trouble!! He was also praised for the way he develops young talent!!! WHAT A JOKE!!!
Ray at 12:34:50 Saturday January 6 2001
Although I understand your sentiments, I believe he is only expressing an opinion rather than calling for anarchy.
Concerned Cobbler of Kingsthorpe at 12:3:33 Saturday January 6 2001
Ray,I am not sure but you should probably dissassociate yourself and this site officialy from Hartwells anti Police and Authority statements and views.He seems to have a massive grudge against the Boys in Blue who I am sure contribute more to this Town than he would even imagine of doing.
Claret at 11:36:45 Saturday January 6 2001
The new Official Website of Chelmsford City Football Club is now up and running.
You can find it at www.chelmsfordcityfc.com
We recently nearly went out of existence so please support us and have a quick look at the site.
Best of Luck for the rest of the season.
Cheers,
Chris Evans.
Ray at 10:44:8 Saturday January 6 2001
Well last match, both exits were open on the West Car park but some clown was trying to get in as everyone was trying to leave.
MK18 Cobbler at 10:40:34 Saturday January 6 2001
As a MK supporter I think it is nonsense to contemplate moving NTFC to MK City. It must be a slow news day or two. Lest get back to reality and, hopefully, we will have something better to write about later today.
Hartwell at 10:19:58 Saturday January 6 2001
Oh, nearly forgot - Dyl. The same thing happened on the north car park beside the fitness centre some weeks back. I was told someone had stuck a notice to this effect on the gate but I never saw one. Whoever is responsible for this latest bit of eccentricity never really came forward to either warn us adequately or explain their reasoning. You'd have thought some pa announcements, programme notes or notices in the local press would have been organised. They say we are a well-advised set of fans. In some respects we are. In others the club is still woefully poor in its communications and customer care.
Hartwell at 10:12:43 Saturday January 6 2001
Nobody should worry. There's no chance of us moving to MK. The police wouldn't let us buy tickets there.
CDU's Mate at 1:10:56 Saturday January 6 2001
Oh and Arthur had a lovely goat curry (Vindalooish) at the local Fijian Curry House just last night.A lazy half a dozen Onion Bhajees with a nice Pal dipping side sauce all washed down with several rather cold Dog Bolters and all soaked up with a lovely Oven Baked Naan the size of the pitch at Sixfields.Followed all this up with one of the greats playing live at the Alexandra Tavern the One and only Jimmy Barnse.I do feel however that if he doesn't stop drinking so much he'll probably end up posting comments on web sites and lose all sense of rationale.All in all a good night was had by all and Mrs CDU's Mate as always made the gig complete with her very enthusiastic dance act which was surpassed only by the great man himself warbling away as only he can.Other than this much the same as BR watching,waiting.....yawn
CDU's Mate at 0:59:22 Saturday January 6 2001
So Big Roy just what is the new Cobblestones project ? Pray do tell....
Nicky at 0:52:27 Saturday January 6 2001
Thanks I will continue to ask questions, I lived every weekend between the age of 8 to 23 in Northampton, so if people don't like the fact that I am getting into Town then basically it is tough..... Thanks for the encouragement :))))
Controversial Cobbler at 23:34:15 Friday January 5 2001
If the Cobbs moved to MK I'd give up going; after all, they wouldn't be NTFC anymore. Quite frankly, I think MK and Wimbledon deserve each other: one mindless, unwanted team for an anonymous, characterless, mundane town.
To BR at 22:22:13 Friday January 5 2001
waiting for what?
Posh hater at 22:10:45 Friday January 5 2001
Oi Borough bird! Boro till you die? Yeah, when you are sh*gged to death, slag!
Milton Keynes Village Cobbler at 21:29:55 Friday January 5 2001
Don't worry about Wimbledon coming to MK, us true Cobbs fans will nver dessert the club we love!!!!!!!!
Hartwell at 21:0:57 Friday January 5 2001
Er, actually, I think virtually all of us do that, Roy..!
Hartwell at 20:59:40 Friday January 5 2001
Aggh...not the MK stadium/Wimbledon story again!! The whole idea is fatally flawed. Firstly, how could MK fund the development of a 45,000 (yes 45,000!!!) seater stadium ? Secondly how could it afford to buy a current league team ? Thirdly, even if it could find the funds, how could any local authority possibly justify such extravagance when schools are short of teachers, roads are in bad repair etc ? Fourthly, who in their right minds would bother, anyway, about a team like Wimbledon? They are heading back down the league, have no fans and have the charisma of Carlisle (sorry Carlisle!). Even if this impossible dream were realised I doubt you'd find many people living in MK who would want to go and watch Wimbledon. Now they may change their name but how long could anyone underwrite the cost of the exercise until such times as the MK public took them to their hearts? Still it makes a good headline when news is thin. It's really just that - a silly season story doing its usual rounds. As for the Cobblers going to MK the only benefit I could see would be that, probably, police interference in the running of the club would be decidedly less. Oh, yes, and you might be able to get out the car park in less than an hour.
Big Roy at 20:57:5 Friday January 5 2001
At least MW doesn't hide behind a mask of anonimity Anon. Hello Arthur - still here, watching, waiting .....
Anon at 20:42:19 Friday January 5 2001
MW - trust someone like you to lower the tone of this site. perhaps its you who should be at school. well your mentality suggests you are just a stupid fourth former. if you are in fact grown up then try to behave and talk like one although i suspect that would be well beyond your mental ability.
Borough bird at 20:40:18 Friday January 5 2001
Borough till i die
Im borough till i die
i know i am
im sure i am
Im borough till i die
UP THE POSH!!!!!
Spooner at 20:19:6 Friday January 5 2001
Despite what Willo says about us being a good passing team, we rely heavily on the long ball stuff and thus Howard is an integral and important part of the team. Gabby is good in the air but nowhere near as good as Howard.
A Childs View at 20:15:19 Friday January 5 2001
Hi - I want to go tomorrow but have to work!! Not very good is it!! Now that we play 4-4-2 it could be that Gabbi/Forrester will work better than with a 5-3-2. More of a midfield to play through. In the early part of the season they did show a few signs of having a good understanding between one another. Could you justify dropping Stevie though? I don't think so - he's done nothing wrong alongside Jamie. Gabbi still has to show a little more for my money, although he is still the greatest! All these folks having a go at Aylesbury based Cobblers fans really make me laugh - I was born in Northampton and lived there till going up North when I was 19. Does that mean my right to support the Town has been revoked? What a load of tosh! Message for Nicky - you'll get used to people having a go at you on here for no reason. Ignore them and converse with the many sensible and humourous entries on CC. Ask whatever questions you want and keep supporting the Town, you are allowed to even though you live in Aylesbury!!
Craig Humphrey at 20:10:36 Friday January 5 2001
Hi im Craig and was looking at your brilliant site and I thought you may be interested to know Walter Daniel Tull was my Great, Great, Great Uncle. I visited the club a couple of years ago at his testimonial match
Much Against Everyone's Advice at 19:24:51 Friday January 5 2001
How about the Cobblers moving to the new MK stadium? Lets see the board showing some ambition - a 45,000 seater stadium 15 miles down the road - just what's needed to make the cobblers a real force. Half the cobblers support comes from the MK area anyway, plus we could take fans from grotty clubs like Luton, Wycombe and Oxford. I'm sure the powers that be in MK would much prefer to see a local club move into the stadium than some cockney rejects. Just a thought ......
anon at 19:19:35 Friday January 5 2001
anyone know who this lad is from sheff wed?
Arthur at 19:0:52 Friday January 5 2001
What's wrong with mentioning music? Come to think of it, where are Ralph, Big Roy, CDU etc. nowadays? This site has become far too serious and football biased. Get out the guitars and curries lads! Let's Rock!
MartinW at 18:58:47 Friday January 5 2001
Anon - History has shown that the team performs better within our present system by playing Howard as a target man alongside someone who is reading his flick ons. Sadly when Gabby and Forrester play up front they end up getting high long balls to deal with which invariably becomes meat and drink for defences in our division who are mostly designed to be big, strong and uncompromising. Of course, we should play to their strengths, which is keeping it on the deck, but it does cancel out the long ball option and it has proved useful to us in the past. The idea of Forrester and Gabby up front was lovely on paper but it hasn't worked. In my view. Oh and aren't Six by Seven super (inane music comment which has nothing to do with football to piss off Mr anonymous who shouldn't read this).
MartinW at 18:54:22 Friday January 5 2001
To the anonymous `To MW'- I think those reading this can make their own minds up about who the "usual pathetic kids" are. Thanks.
Good 1 Insider (HAHAHAHAHAHAHA) at 18:42:35 Friday January 5 2001
Insider at 15:45:20 Thursday January 4 2001, i must say what u wrote was quite..., no..., VERY funny. What a load of rubbish. Talk about living in fantasy land. Sounds good, but unfortunately not true, so y bother making up these sort of rumours its just a waste of your time and space on the guestbook.
The real Dyl at 16:50:55 Friday January 5 2001
If you are going to impersonate me at least get your grammar correct!
Dyl at 16:41:3 Friday January 5 2001
Your a DO!
To MW at 16:38:39 Friday January 5 2001
Its not your music shite what ever that is, it is your pathetic references to music on this site - r u as feeble brained in real life, this is a f o o t b a l l site! As for Hartwell - should you not be back at school? "Hartwell at 15:59:37 Friday January 5 2001
Must say this week has seen some of the best mmailings on this site." Are you serious, its the usual pathetic kids nonsence about
size of crowds, Rushden, MKs.... - all the BIG ISSUES!!! R U also sh..ging Tony Clarke your just a creep. There is only one real `Hartwell' and he unfortunately supports Man United!
Dyl at 16:30:52 Friday January 5 2001
Just remembered that I forgot to mention a while back the South Car park at the last home game. Someone decided that only one exit should be opened, with the effect that over an hour later there were still many cars queuing to get out. I hope this was a blip, cos if not I'll have to find somewhere else to park.
Anon at 16:7:25 Friday January 5 2001
According to Todays Chron Gabbiadini is dropped tomorrow while Forrester returns. Why not drop Howard and play Forrester and Gabbiadini (or play Howard behind the front two)-thoughts please
Hartwell at 15:59:37 Friday January 5 2001
Must say this week has seen some of the best mmailings on this site. Having tried to highlight the all-ticket fiasco for sometime I am really glad to see the issue has now taken hold across a broader spectrum of supporters. What has happened to TCMP recently ? Is he away ? Busy ? Or just lying low ? I ask this because several times I've asked him here and e-mailed him privately asking what the board is doing to put a stop to this ticketing madness, which is as we all know costing the club dear at the gate. He did say, sometime ago, that the board was pursuing the matter but we've heard no more. I can confirm the comments made by Vince and others ref the damage the present all-ticketing policy is having - I know of several casual fans who won't even bother trying to get tickets now. Several have, indeed, decided to go to Diremonds and at least two down to the Saints. I frankly cannot see Diremonds or even a league club in MK damage us much -- the damage is, in fact, already being very well done by the police on our own doorstep.
Spooner at 15:52:36 Friday January 5 2001
Take the M25 then the M4...exit at junction 2 down to the Chiswick roundabout. Go along the Great West rd and then turn left at the third set of traffic lights for the ground.
Stevie Wonder at 15:49:0 Friday January 5 2001
Is it just me or is the North Stand the worst view of a football game you will ever get?
St. Christopher at 15:44:45 Friday January 5 2001
Not going by train tomorrow - can't trust them!! Whats the best route by car? M1 and then round the North Circular vis Hangar Lane roundabout, or M1/M25 and then left onto M4? Anyone got any advice?
Paul S at 15:25:0 Friday January 5 2001
Worse than no advertising is advertising that cannot be realised. For the better games that the average football follower might wish to attend we regularly get decent crowds, only the seats with poorer views remain. Unfortunately it is these games are also made all-ticket by the plod - Most uncommitted supporters will wait 'til the day to check the weather, health, TV etc. and then expect to get a seat with a good view. Advertising and then supplying sub-standard merchandise is a double wasted effort. The efforts of Colin Leggat 2 years ago with the reserve matches was an exceelent way forward, its just a shame the present commercial manager hasn't got his act together and made pursued similar ideas. This is the same incompetent idiot who stopped TRB Mark making Xmas cards and then hasn't produced cards or even a calendar this year
Also (IMHO) a major difference between this time in division 2 and 2-3 years ago seems to be the size of the away crowds at Sixfields. I guess we aren't the newboys anymore and most travelling supporters will have been here before. Still for a ground that is easy to get to and with so many clubs within easy reach I would expect higher away gates.
The Drilling Cobbler at 14:52:35 Friday January 5 2001
PATTCOBB, The 3-4000 Diamond "fans" have appeared from somewhere - its a place called Kettering about 4 miles away from them. Kettering used to average around 3000 in the late 80's/earky 90'8 and would attract 6000 crowds for their big games. These figures have halved which coincide with the Diamonds 'emergence'. If Griggs toy was to get into a higher league than the Cobblers you can be assured that they will steal some of our support - likewise if MK does in the future boast a div1/prem team they will also gain support from us. Not you and I maybe but the football fans as opposed to Cobblers fans that regularly visit sixfields. With respect to marketing, a friend of mine heard on radio Cambridgeshire Boro's advert for the match against the cobbs - describing Peterborough as 'us' and the Cobblers as 'them' - and really pushing the fact that it was a local derby. The result - nearly 10000 turned up for what was in effect a midtable tussle. I accept that much of that crowd was from Northampton but even so 7000 locals turned up - about 2000 more than normal. The Saints regularly advertise on the radio and in the press, as do the Diamonds - both of whomes attendances have gone up significantly over the last 5 years. I have worked in advertising for around 8 years and the cobblers attitude is that the free advertising they get(ie, chron and radio coverage) is ample. But then again how often do you see Stonhills estate agency advertising - our chairman simply doesnt believe that advertising pays for itself, hence the complete lack of it.
MartinW at 14:14:9 Friday January 5 2001
My Comments, a bit of patronising advice. If you don't like the music site there is a simple solution - DON'T VISIT IT. It's the same if your are offended by a TV programme - turn over. Or if you don't like a particular chocolate bar - buy another. Simple. Is that patronising enough? Is it? Is it?
Anon at 13:46:42 Friday January 5 2001
Failure to get tickets is a violation of my Human Rights - can I bring a prosecution against the Police?
PATTCOBB at 13:43:11 Friday January 5 2001
MK DONS etc etc.The argument is not so much will they take our present support it is will they take our future support.The answer is a definite yes and like it or not it is already happening down the A45,because if you think of it 3-4000 Diamonds"fans" have mostly appeared from nowhere in the last 5 seasons.Irthlingboro Diamonds and Rushden Town playing on park pitches with gates of 2-300 all that time ago mirrors the present situation now at MK except that there is a bigger population involved.It goes back to my point from last Friday that the Cobblers need to market themselves a lot better both now and in the future.Indeed WHAT if any marketing do they do can anyone think of any?
Vince at 13:36:54 Friday January 5 2001
Hearts, yes the club do need to promote themselves beter in MK and throughout Northants but you can't compare an all ticket game against Stoke City on a wet tuesday night with a play off final at Wembley - people expected to buy tickets for a game a Wembley and even queueing for tickets was part of the experience of getting there. On boxing day plenty of casual supporters missed out when there were over 1000 empty seats available for home supporters. The lack of understanding of football and a total lack of flexibity by the police authorities meant that not only did the Cobblers miss out on income that day but how many of those casual supporters will make the effort again? The issue over all ticket games need to be sorted out now - Apart from the Pboro home game (which I can understand being made all ticket) the games against Luton, Cambridge, Oxford and Walsall are all ticket for both home and away supporters, that just doesn't make sense.As someone has said on this board before, if the police are concerned about trouble at Sixfields by the same logic they would close the town centre in the evenings at weekends and I can't see them getting away with that.
Dyl at 13:32:42 Friday January 5 2001
We are not in a truly free market, we are in a regulated market economy and I hope that we never become a free market
Ray at 13:31:26 Friday January 5 2001
If Wimbledon want to spend a pile of cash, why not move to Sixfields, spend it on the ground expansion and ground share with the Cobblers here? About as likely I would think.
Dyl at 13:31:14 Friday January 5 2001
I think the main driving force behind the Wimbledon idea is actually MK itself. For a long time they have wanted to be home to a League club, they offered Luton Town a site too. The inducements for Wimbledon are probably quite attractive. What I hope is that we don't get into an American Football scenario where the team is a franchise that can be bought/sold/moved/renamed etc.
FREE MARKET at 13:28:18 Friday January 5 2001
Has no one ever told you that it is a FREE MARKET ECONOMY!
Hearts at 13:4:16 Friday January 5 2001
If you don't believe in the product go to MK and support the London rejects if they ever turn up. If you honestly think if they do come it'll eat away at the supporter base I'd say, What supporter base?When NTFC start to market the Club rather than hide its light under a bushell then we may see growth.Its got nothing to do with Police or all ticket matches or Poxy bloody Wimblecrap.....how many went to those ALL TICKET GAMES AT WEMBLEY ?
Vince at 13:3:8 Friday January 5 2001
I don't know what research the people who want to bring Wimbledon to MK may have done but with many MK residents still following clubs in London and Oxford, Luton, Watford and The Cobblers all within a short distance I wonder what sort of support they would get? When the idea was first floated Wimbledon were in the Premiership and virtually any Premiership side is going to get reasonable crowds if only because of good away support. Now they are in Div 1 the crowds are much lower and other benefits such as TV money will be lost unless they win promotion. Although another League club in the area won't be top of the Cobblers wish list, providing Man Utd or one of the "Big" clubs don't take up residence there I don't think we would lose that many supporters - certainly not as many as the stupid all ticket fiasco takes away from Sixfields.
Dyl at 11:26:16 Friday January 5 2001
I'm not disagreeing with you Vince. We will have to do as much as we can with the support and cash available, and if/when we reach Div 1 we will find it easier to attract more fans, we will get more cash from all areas BUT if there is a club in MK we will not do as well in any of the spheres. That is why it will hurt us. I am realistic about the Board and its ambitions. It has supported KW well, and i can't believe that they would see anything good in another competitor on the doorstep.
Anon at 11:2:53 Friday January 5 2001
anyone any idea re the train situation for tomorrows match
Vince at 10:40:4 Friday January 5 2001
Dyl, the club do have ambitions to get into Division 1 - I'm sure that the team didn't lose at Wembley against Grimsby because the Board told them to lose and the signings this year have given a signal to fans that the board are prepared to back the manager to gain more than just survival in Div 2. Obviously you don't get promotion just by ambition and should we get into Div 1 the income required would mean a dramatic increase in ticket prices or an expanded Sixfields. Support and success are a bit of a chicken and egg situation and without a wealthy benefactor to expand/buy Sixfields and pump endless amounts of cash into the club until the extra support materialises what else can be done? Resolving the present problems with the police and all ticket matches would help but if we do make it to Div 1 then the only real way forward would be to increase the capacity at Sixfields - or groundshare with Wimbledon in MK's at the new 45,000 capacity stadium!!!
Pendrage at 10:29:58 Friday January 5 2001
Ok then...Why did the lobster blush?
TRB Mark at 10:15:10 Friday January 5 2001
In 1992 our average crowd (at the CG) was about 3,300 and this grew by a few hundred each season when it took a quantam leap after the move to Sixfields. We have since had an average cowd of between 5,500 - 6000 which would suggest the move to Sixfields more than the style of play has helped double the average crowd. It would be interesting (really!) to see a graph of the attendances for the nineties, which would show a steep rise in attendance after the move to Sixfields, but might also show up the dips in attendance when the games are made all ticket (with no sales on matchday). This shoould then be presented to the police as proof of the damage they are doing to the club. As good as Sixfields is, it is obvious that we have reached the optimum operating capacity (hence for the police's need to impose the all ticket restrictions) and we are now suffering from turning away casuals and are stifling the grass roots support. COC
Rodney at 9:58:0 Friday January 5 2001
The idea that Cobblers' crowds have not increased while the town has doubled in size is absolute rubbish. Look at the facts: in the early to mid-80s our average crowds had plummetted to c.1700. We currently have double that number of season ticket holders. In 1982 we had 300 season ticket holders. There are lots of 'new' fand. However, many of the potential new supporters are put off by the restrictive access to tickets/matches. The Bristol City match would have pulled in c.9000 at the County Ground. Under Graham Carr we had 20000 fans for our two Xmas fixtures in 1986. Our support has increased since 1980 but is now being restricted by the ground which was designed to save us!
Dyl at 9:35:32 Friday January 5 2001
The point is not whether the Dons would take existing NTFC fans away. Rather it is that there are 250k people who live 1 motorway junction from Northampton, many of whom might follow the Cobblers if we were more succesful. If the club has ambitions to rise into Div 1, it would need more support in order to sustain a higher level existence. Having the Dons move into MK (even if they are Div 1 and not Prem)would cut off much of that potential supporter base. Why watch Div 1 football in Northampton when it's available on your doorstep?
MK18 Cobbler at 7:45:40 Friday January 5 2001
Some fair points made by TRB Mark but the Northants/North Bucks/MK support base are not exclusive of each other, in simple terms they should be adding to the gates at the Cobblers. There are plenty of people in what is now MK City and surrounding satellites that are originally from north Bucks. The truth is that the hard core of Cobblers supporters numbers about 5,000 which is disappointing given the catchment area and population. The essential point is that during the years I have supported the Cobbblers the size of Northampton itself has almost doubled but this is not reflected in attendances at Sixfields. We should be doing better with attendances. The team is playing attractive football and the stadium is good if small. The size of the ground and the crazy ticket policy does not help but it is only one factor.
TRB Mark at 0:11:57 Friday January 5 2001
Corby, 45-000, Kettering 55-000, Wellingborough 45-000 Rushden 25-000, All the other little towns on and near the A6 add up to another 45,000. In short, there is a body of population equal to that of Northampton and or MK that is by and large of Northamptonshire. In other words, they should be a more natural pool of supporters than the transplanted population of MK. But then again, when people move to a new area, one of the easiest ways of identifying with that area is to follow the local football team. There are alot of Leicester supporters out this (east Northants) way and a number of Cobblers. But Diamonds have managed to convert another 3,000 plus to turn up every week. NTFC has always had this population on it's doorstep but have never really exploited/nurtured it. Unlike Northants, Leicestershire is a much more united county. OK, Leicester as a city is bigger than Northampton, but pro rata, it's gates are much greater for the Rugby and football teams than Northampton can muster. It doesn't help that this half of the county has had a different evening newspaper which patronized a team and tried to persuade it's readership that this team, which is about to drop out of the Conference, was the best thing since sleiced bread and the Cobblers were to be sneered at.
Anyway the whole arguement is academic because we will never be able to build up our support, irrespective of who is on our doorstep (I mean Coventry is only 30 mile up the motorway and I don't seee many Cov shirts in town) while we have a ground too small and the affairs of the club run by H.M police force.
My Comments at 22:58:35 Thursday January 4 2001
That Wimbledon Story is a very old story! I would hope that they did move there they would have no impact on anyone following Northampton they couldnt get any support when they were doing well, another local rival is not a bad thing and hopefully the Aylesbury Ducks who bore the socks off me on here could go and support them, then that bore Martin W could truly be in the Crazy gang if he took time off s.g.ing himself amnd looking in the mirror - whos the latest Big Band/Group your plugging and the latest technology..... yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:57:33 Thursday January 4 2001
MartinW. Excellent video footage so far. Please remind us when you get the remaining goals loaded. Thank You..COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Peter at 22:24:48 Thursday January 4 2001
Has anyone any update on the Family Fun Days for the Bangladeshi youth in the town that were set up by the Trust ?
nsb at 22:21:28 Thursday January 4 2001
regards to this wimbledon/MK issue, shouldnt the club be putting more effort into converting all the glory hunting man utd supporting dickheads who actually live in northampton itself?
nsb at 22:18:22 Thursday January 4 2001
i agree all my respect for ian atkins was completely destroyed by his outburst...
MartinW at 22:12:15 Thursday January 4 2001
Good to hear that we have managed to get Lee Crooks for another three months on loan. Most people I've spoken to and heard from have been impressed with him. Manchester City boss Joe Royle has agreed that Crooks can stay up to and including the match against Port Vale on March 17. He's apparently out for another two weeks with is injury
UP THE COBBS!
Anon at 21:55:8 Thursday January 4 2001
The story about Wimbledon reared it's head last year when the story was headlined as a premiership club moving to MK. Now that Wimbledon are in Div 1 and don't look like returning to the premiership they are less of a threat to whoever they may move close to. However the club has given little recognition to the support it receives from MK or the vast pool of potential sponsorship. The attempt to raise the clubs profile by selling kit from the Cyclo Sports shop in the MK centre seems to have little impact and apart from that nothing seems to be done to encoura