Cobblers Comments
July 1999
TRUE BLUE at 23:57:22 Saturday July 31 99
SO MUCH FOR YOUR FIRST TROPHY OF THE SEASON BEATEN 1-0 BY ONE OF YOUR RIVALS WHO PLAY NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL, HOW EMBARASSING.ROLL ON AUG 14th CAN'T WAIT! THE POSH ARE GOING UP!
mick at 23:53:6 Saturday July 31 99
Ralph, i've just read your last message and I'm honestly pleased with your attendance record. But this going to games validating critism has got to be knocked on the head. I know fervent supporters that dont manage more than a handful of games per season. I also know griping idiots that for some reason go to loads of games.
Dozey at 23:52:43 Saturday July 31 99
Snorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre!
MK Cobbler at 23:51:40 Saturday July 31 99
Yeh, but they were really up for that game .... we weren't. If that's the best they can play then god help them next season. I've had a few quid on Donny by the way!
Ralph at 23:49:8 Saturday July 31 99
It's the way we lost that irks me not who we lost to. Mind you that didn't help either!
Ralph at 23:47:38 Saturday July 31 99
When I first read that Ray I thought it said 'I have a season ticket from 1750 AD'. :-)
MK Cobbler at 23:45:56 Saturday July 31 99
The trouble is, I don't care that much that we lost to Dire Ones. It was only a friendly, and although we lost today, I don't see them as real rivals to us, they're not in the same league (metaphorically and literally) as us and i've always seen teams such as Pish, Luton and Coventry as real rivals .... teams with a real history of LEAGUE football that is
Ray at 23:45:32 Saturday July 31 99
Thats nothing - I've got a season tickat AND 1750 CDs.
mick at 23:45:10 Saturday July 31 99
Ralph, I'm glad you agree, but as I'm sure you are a long time supporter, last year was nothing in comparison.
Ralph at 23:45:7 Saturday July 31 99
I'm off to visit Debbie Bliss, anyone care to join me? (sounds like rhyming slang for taking a leak)
Ralph at 23:42:42 Saturday July 31 99
Mick - As for supporting the club I have a CD, five season tickets, numerous shirts (even a yellow and sky blue one) and go to most away games. That's sort of supporting them isn't it? It don't mean saying something is good if it isn't. And if I slurred it was the beer not me!
Barry Stonhill at 23:40:40 Saturday July 31 99
Right, Ian Atkins is in the coffin. I'll just hammer the first nail in.
West Stand Dave at 23:40:7 Saturday July 31 99
RALPH - you are right to be conufused. I mean of course I am about to dream of Savage's hat-trick that gets us three points at Macc next week.... NIGHT ALL
Ralph at 23:39:35 Saturday July 31 99
I hear what you say Mick and I will humbly eat humble pie if Ian turns it around. I'm pleased to see we agree with the 10 game marker though some people have mentioned Christmas which would be too late if things were going badly. I only want to see us playing well and winning as I'm sure we all do but it's been a while now.
Ralph at 23:36:17 Saturday July 31 99
WSD - What the season starts with you going to bed? Now I am confused.
Ray at 23:36:11 Saturday July 31 99
I'm afraid that "sulk" isn't one of the words on the blue pencil list.
mick at 23:36:8 Saturday July 31 99
Ralph, in your reply to R+D fan you managed to include another slur against Ian Atkins. Give the guy a chance. If we're doing poorly after say, 10 games then fair enough. But until then, support the club.
Nat 1 at 23:35:55 Saturday July 31 99
lol MK Cobbler! I agree though R&DFC have sold a lot of season tickets for that level of football-NON-LEAGUE THAT IS (sorry!)It's just a shame that the club has "bought" these supporters and are totally different to the loyal few who have been going since it was Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds. They are probably the only people I respect at that club and in a way feel sorry for!
Ray at 23:35:14 Saturday July 31 99
Debbie Bliss can't be taking it very seriously if shes using a freeserve website.
Ralph at 23:35:7 Saturday July 31 99
Civilised! I was accused of sulking!
WSD at 23:33:46 Saturday July 31 99
CHEERS RALPH!!! I'll check that out tomorrow. Right now I must say night night to you all, don't be down, the season starts HERE!
Ray at 23:33:16 Saturday July 31 99
Well I'm pleased to see that people have actually been reasonably civilised on here today - and talking football (ish). OK - we lost and deservedly so from the performance and I hope that R&D enjoy possession of the Maunsell Cup as, based on that performance it looks like all they will get this season. Despite the chortling (as we would also have done if the Cobblers had been victorious) I don't think either side can take any comfort from either of their performances.
WSD at 23:31:56 Saturday July 31 99
Well if you follow my actions so closely Anon I'm a bit worried. What you are saying is not true, I do visit other clubs' sites yes but mostly the 3rd division board. I do NOT slag other teams off, yes I enjoy a bit of banter, but banter is different, it is not slagging them off. Of course, if you are referring to Dim-Ones and Pish you are 100% correct. But I would not go to a Macclesfield site and slag them off just for the sake of it.
Anon at 23:30:4 Saturday July 31 99
well done ray, number 2 in the top one hundred sites.
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MK Cobbler at 23:27:21 Saturday July 31 99
No ... I wouldn't call Pish a village team, more a City team with very poor support
Anon - but who cares what my name is at 23:26:32 Saturday July 31 99
WSD you spend much of your time going to different sites slagging off whatever team, which incidentaly I think is great. BUT you praised Hippopotamusucres for being well balanced, fair etc. Are you getting soft?
Ralph at 23:25:37 Saturday July 31 99
Have you noticed that we have all been discussing football! Not a mention of a CD or a knitting pattern.
Nat 1 at 23:25:21 Saturday July 31 99
MK Cobbler you mean like Peterboro as well???
Ralph at 23:22:46 Saturday July 31 99
Time for another cold beer I reckon. How did the gig at The Duke go Big Man?
MK Cobbler at 23:21:26 Saturday July 31 99
Eh? Not me!
Ralph at 23:20:46 Saturday July 31 99
Does it really matter, so long as you are happy?
WSD at 23:20:24 Saturday July 31 99
Ah MK Cobbler - I wondered who anon was - now I know!
MK Cobbler at 23:19:10 Saturday July 31 99
Come on Nat! 1,000 is pretty good for a non league village team
WSD at 23:18:31 Saturday July 31 99
NAT - good point, just shows they haven't got the fan base to be NORTHAMPTONshire's biggest club.
WSD at 23:14:25 Saturday July 31 99
Yeah, kettles you boil water in usually to make tea with but there are alternatives, pots you can do a variety of things with, boil, steam, wear on your head as a helmet, etc.
Nat 1 at 23:14:3 Saturday July 31 99
Well! I think everybody else has summarised today up pretty well. Funniest thing I heard today, we were sitting outside the ground on the benches, and two diremonds fans came and sat down (looked like grandad and grandson). Started talking and he got onto the subjecy of how great the support is these days and how they've sold more season tickets than NTFC. Intrigued I asked how many they'd sold he replied just over 2,000. So I corrected him and said we'd sold nearer to the 3,000 mark if not more by now. The thing is he did not believe me, got up pretty sharpish and left. Now I've just read the programme notes and in there is exactly how many they have sold 1,060!!! Just over 2,000 my arse! Cobblers have sold THREE times as many - UP THE COBBLERS!!!
Vince at 23:12:34 Saturday July 31 99
WSD, I agree with you and even if we don't win at Macclesfield and lose at home to Peterborough and get beaten in the first round of the FA Cup by East Cheam Girl Guides FC under 10's I'll still keep going. That's what sets us apart from the bandwagon jumpers of East Northants.
Ralph at 23:12:10 Saturday July 31 99
R&D Fan - A very strange question but yes I have a wife and she is an ardent fan and has seen more games than me, she would go and watch the Cobblers whist I was playing on a Saturday afternoon. My daughters and my son are season ticket holders too. Your question would suggest that women do not watch football, we also watch cricket and have similar tastes in music (a very important life stimulant) oh and we also have a 'tele' but it isn't always on. Hippocrates - I'm not sulking and never do, it's a waste of precious time, I was having a beer and I must confess my mind strayed to Saturday's game against your Silkman. I'll be there as I was last time. t's true we have the players and the potential to do well this season but do we have a manager that will let the team express themselves, that's a different story. After today's episode I'll settle for a point (which is different from playing for one).
Anon at 23:10:49 Saturday July 31 99
WSD, ever heard of the kettle and pot?
West Stand Dave at 23:9:8 Saturday July 31 99
Bye bye Hippocrates - hang on, an 'away' fan that didn't come on to abuse or mock, what's going on??!!
Hippocrates at 23:8:5 Saturday July 31 99
Good bye for now Cobblers - enjoy your trip next week, and apart from when you play us, have a good season. Must go and hose the wife down.
WSD at 23:6:47 Saturday July 31 99
Ok we lost, we were shite. But at the end of the day it may have given the players and Atkins a kick up the backside, we all know it just wasn't good enough. Next week is when the season starts, we shall all've forgotten about this if we make a good start in the league, wins over Macclesfield and Posh would be perfect. So, are we all going to Macc next week then? Is it pay on the gate? COME ON COBBLERS!! - THE SEASON STARTS HERE!!
Vince at 23:6:34 Saturday July 31 99
I've named my dog after Billy Turley - Patch
Headmaster at 23:5:25 Saturday July 31 99
T, it's "alleged". That's your last warning
T. at 23:5:13 Saturday July 31 99
Night
mick at 23:3:19 Saturday July 31 99
Aye, It's grim up north
Vince at 23:2:37 Saturday July 31 99
Mick, I bought some for my dog last week - excellent worming tablets - they work every time.
T. at 23:1:49 Saturday July 31 99
No, for BT's alledged eye operation!
Hippocrates at 23:1:43 Saturday July 31 99
Mick, my wife wears Dr. Martens as it keeps the spit off her socks
R+D supporter at 23:1:29 Saturday July 31 99
Calling T. your time is up, come back now
Hippocrates at 23:0:40 Saturday July 31 99
Careful, Mr. Policeman, if you laugh too much it'll make you sick
Vince at 22:59:59 Saturday July 31 99
I thought the bloke with the buckets of money today was there to give some of Grigg's money away to the poor folk of Northampton. It turned out he was collecting for a charity.
T. at 22:59:27 Saturday July 31 99
Let the underdogs rule the world
mick at 22:59:18 Saturday July 31 99
When was the last time anyone bought Dr Martens?
Hippocrates at 22:58:45 Saturday July 31 99
Yes - purely because the limit to our recent success has been money, and the frustration of seeing a team desperate for one or two quality players to make them viable in the second division. No - I quite like feeling we are underdogs, and the pathos of our pitiful North West Trains League ground.
T. at 22:57:45 Saturday July 31 99
oops crisps
T. at 22:57:13 Saturday July 31 99
we don't do burgers do we?hot dogs, pies and a veggie option, cisps and chocolate, wow! and rip off soft drinks
Anon at 22:55:57 Saturday July 31 99
T, be fair. At least you can get a burger when the gate is under 3,000. I dont know what our burgers would be like then, as we get too many fans :-)
T. at 22:54:9 Saturday July 31 99
Would u really want him?
Hippocrates at 22:53:8 Saturday July 31 99
I agree with WSD, I haven't bought a Dr. Martens product since I found the association with Rushden. If you don't want to give money to swell the pockets of a Macclesfield Director its simple - don't let him decorate your house or buy a lighter (3 for a £1!) off him. Why can't we have Mr. Griggs?
Billy Turley at 22:48:56 Saturday July 31 99
Regarding the romours about me having a dodgy eye,it started when someone with a faulty keyboard wrote an article saying that I was a big fat winker.
T. at 22:48:51 Saturday July 31 99
I didn't see anyone selling programmes anyway. I'm feeling a bit peckish now
WSD at 22:47:47 Saturday July 31 99
I refused to buy food or a programme, I wasn't gonna fill Griggsy's pockets any more than they already are.
Hippocrates at 22:46:32 Saturday July 31 99
Vince - don't buy a burger, have a cheese and onion pie. I don't think it will be 0-0, 3-1 to Macc. if I was to stick my neck out. It will be an honour for you to pay a tenner to see our lovely new turf.
T. at 22:41:56 Saturday July 31 99
Nice one Ralph, I didn't manage to get any food, too mny queues, but I have imbibed in the past and know the foods OK. But they can never beat the pies at PNE. They were top quality even if the football wasn't.
Vince at 22:41:8 Saturday July 31 99
Hippocrates, You're probably right - next week will be different though £10 (or maybe more this year) to stand on a crumbling open terrace, burgers that are so greasy you could keep Ali Gibbs hair slicked back for a whole season with just one of them and A pint or three at the pub behind the ground ( I think it's called The Silkman but it should be called the Nicotined Stained Ceiling )and we'll probably draw 0-0 but I'll still be there.
R+D supporter at 22:32:45 Saturday July 31 99
Aha! Vince come over... come over... Oh sod it. dont bother
Hippocrates at 22:31:29 Saturday July 31 99
Vince - your requirements for a football match can also be met by a day trip to Rhyll.
Vince at 22:30:15 Saturday July 31 99
Good chips, Cheap Lager, Nice Sunny day, Met up with some folk I hadn't seen since last season - who cares about the result?
R+D supporter at 22:26:52 Saturday July 31 99
What is football coming to? Even internet fans have agents now!
Vince at 22:26:47 Saturday July 31 99
For me (as Alan Brazil would say) the best thing about todays game was the attendance - 2870 - I guessed 2872 on Sid's GTA compo.
Hippocrates at 22:24:52 Saturday July 31 99
Ralph is probably sulking, as you have been rude - apologise to him and he may forgive you.
R+D supporter at 22:22:18 Saturday July 31 99
I was talking to Ralph
Hippocrates at 22:19:18 Saturday July 31 99
Rushden fans - grow up, this isn't a site for your puerile jibes - talk about football, not personal abuse. PS. Are you still in the Conference despite your Cup Final today?
Hippocrates at 22:16:32 Saturday July 31 99
Mick - you're quite right, many is the time I bring the wife home drenched in other peoples phlegm, how we laugh!
Ralph - what do you think about your visit to Macc. next week, I have been pessimistic until today when I saw us play Port Vale and the team looked remarkably good - much better than when we first were promoted from the second - also we now have a squad of players, not just a first team and some make-weights. I am looking forward to next Saturday, did the Cobblers look poor today?
R+D supporter at 22:14:51 Saturday July 31 99
Ralph, are you saying you go and watch all those teams play each season? Haven't you got a tele?... or a wife?
Ralph at 22:10:22 Saturday July 31 99
Please, constructive criticism! I'll pop over from time to time don't worry, just to see how you are getting on. Same as I do occasionally at Desborough and Spencer and Raunds and Corby and Wellingborough . . . it about football really!
Rushden + Diamonds Fan at 22:6:58 Saturday July 31 99
Ralph, I know, those turning turn coats are the worst turn coats. Having seen a few of your postings, I do know that if I support a team, I dont spend the whole time slagging them off. On second thoughts - dont come over... dont come over...
Ralph at 22:0:42 Saturday July 31 99
R&D Fan - Thanks but no thanks and if you look at comments I've posted over the years you will see credit where credit is due. What you new boys seem to forget is once you are a Cobbler you remain a Cobbler. You wont find us jumping ship when the times are tough. Half your fans were Kettering supporters up until a few season's ago and they are probably regretting turning turn coats. You see it's all about tradition, passion, loyalty, generations of families supporting one club. Give it fifty years and you will begin to see what I mean. I bet you support Man U as well. lol!
Ralph at 21:54:58 Saturday July 31 99
I've only watched Raunds and that wasn't particulary inspiring. I hope I'm wrong and we come out of our corner with all guns blazing but after today I'm not so sure.
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 21:52:43 Saturday July 31 99
calling Ralph... the foods good ... the stewards reasonable... come on over... come over...
Ralph at 21:49:23 Saturday July 31 99
RAY - Not only can the new stadium manager learn something from the catering )those Diamond Burgers were pretty good) but it was nice to see the stewards give short shrift to Collins and Turley for 'inciting' the crowd. Our stewards would have probably ejected several ten year olds for dropping sweet wrappers.
Hot Cobbler at 21:48:14 Saturday July 31 99
Well Ralph..The other pre-season friendlies have been better haven't they?
mick at 21:47:24 Saturday July 31 99
Ray, to answer an earlier message, if Griggs did leave the board just because some idiot spat at his wife, it doesn't say much for his strength of support.
Ralph at 21:46:32 Saturday July 31 99
Hot Cobbler - Do we know we can play better? Today was very reminiscent of how we generally play under Ian Atkins.
Ralph at 21:44:16 Saturday July 31 99
RAY - What you thought was an equalizer was probably Darren Collins reacting to chants about specific practices that most of us have indulged in over the years. However he couldn't let it pass and decided to goad the Cobblers Fans. After stewards intervened the Diorrheamonds substitutes had to warm up at the other end of the ground.
Hot Cobbler at 21:41:23 Saturday July 31 99
Outplayed ...yes, but outsung... No way..I've never heard such a quiet home crowd.... and that is NOT sour grapes.
There were almost as many cobblers supporters there... where was your support? Oh i forgot you haven't got a "hardcore" support... just fair weather supporters!
Ralph at 21:40:38 Saturday July 31 99
Diamond Geezer - No you can't, you are non-league you see.
John Frain Fan Club at 21:40:24 Saturday July 31 99
Good to see the Cobblers have left of from last season, very consistant in not knowing what the hell they are doing. I feel sorry for Sturridge already after seeing todays game at the diremoans...he's never going to fit in, he tries too hard.
Anon at 21:39:59 Saturday July 31 99
OK we lost 1-0 to a local non-league side in a pre-season friendly. It's as relevant as if we had won 1-0 or even 4-0. i.e. not
Diamond Geezer at 21:38:19 Saturday July 31 99
So you thought you would come to Nene Park and beat a non league club, the reality is YOU DIDN'T. As a matter of fact you were so poor
I very much doubt you would of scored a goal if we had played you all night. The proof now is, we are better than you, always have been and always will be.(PS: CAN WE PLAY YOU EVERY WEEK)
CHAZ THE TOP DOG FEAT. GRANT at 21:36:2 Saturday July 31 99
WE DON'T CARE THAT WE WON BUT YOU LOT SEEM A BIT UPSET WHY?
CHAZ THE TOP DOG at 21:34:6 Saturday July 31 99
IT SHOULD READ OUTCLASSED
Hot Cobbler at 21:34:2 Saturday July 31 99
Oh and one more thing... If they have any more advertising in the place the players will come out with adverts on their foreheads!!
CHAZ THE TOP DOG at 21:32:35 Saturday July 31 99
OUTSUNG OUTPLAYED OUTCLASSES OUTED LIKE THE BUNCH POOFS YOU ARE
KISS MY RUSHDEN ASS !!!!
P.S RUSHDENSHIRE, RUSHDENSHIRE, RUSHDENSHIRE,
Hot Cobbler at 21:31:21 Saturday July 31 99
Nice catering Diamonds... Shame that's not what makes a good football club.
I haven't seen Nene Park for a few years (fortunately).Why don't they make a bit more money and sell it to Legoland.??? For such a new stand (The Air Wair stand) it is awful.. No protection from the rain/sun and there are loads of seats with absolutely no view of the goal at that end. We were crap.. So were they... but at least we know we can play better... but I got the feeling they were up for it, and if that is the best they can do we won't be playing them again for a while yet!!!
Ray at 21:26:2 Saturday July 31 99
Fields of Green 3 Rushden & Diamonds 0
Ray at 21:24:27 Saturday July 31 99
OK - I've finally recovered from that debacle this afternoon. As soon as I heard it announced that Atkins was one of the substitutes I just knew we were in for pain as it was obvious we weren't going to take it too seriously. The only one who seemed to want to win was Wilson but his urges to the crowd to get behind the team were, I thought, a little too late. We had been behind them solidly (including at least 3 choruses of Fields of Green) all through the first half. I missed the first 10 minutes of the second still queueing at the extremely slow service hatch - can anyone tell me what the almighty roar was about 5 minutes after the restart? I thought we had equalised. The woman on the serving hatch said "Gosh, we are busy this afternoon", I commented "Why? Didn't you expect to be?" and she sort of blushed and said "well yes, I suppose so". Good chips though!
T. at 21:2:35 Saturday July 31 99
Mmmmm interesting, no longer mystic meg but crockspotter Casey.
MK Cobbler at 20:55:18 Saturday July 31 99
Yeh, I heard the rumour about Turleys eye. Apparently we had decided not to sell him, but Denis Casey advised us to sell due to the eye. Same goes with Razor - Apparently Casey predicted that he probably wouldn't play much more football again and advised us to sell - seems to have been right so far ...... if its true that is
super diamond at 20:52:4 Saturday July 31 99
And you still could not score against him are your lot crap or what !
NTFC at 20:24:3 Saturday July 31 99
Did U know that Billy Turley has a problem with his left eye and has got to have an operation to cure it - Looks like we sold those twats another crock !!!!
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 20:14:1 Saturday July 31 99
I find it soooooooooo funny that you keep bleating on about it being a worthless match and that you didn't try. If you had won, you would be tacking the mick out of us.
But you didn't, so you can't, and I can.
So ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S.1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 !!!!!!!!
West Stand Dave at 20:4:12 Saturday July 31 99
FED UP WITH DAVID MELLOR???? THEN GO TO http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~ammiller/mellor.htm
WSD at 20:1:28 Saturday July 31 99
Yes you enjoy it now Dim-Ones, the reality will hit you soon when you run out on the 14th August at...... MORECAMBE!!
Laughing Boy at 20:0:20 Saturday July 31 99
Quotes of the week - VINCE: We'll have the first trophy of the season......ON THE STELLA & LIME: How can anyone doubt that we are not the top team in the county.........? BR: I'm off to dreamland to rout the rubbish-ones........VINCE: Let's face it, they can only dream of beating the Cobblers........BR: The Cobblers will totally eclipse the Diremons........TRB: 80 or 8 supporters is enough to oust the Diremons..................Is there anything else for you to add oh you simple-minded ones? 1-0, oh dear, beaten by the No 1 team as well! How will you cope with it?
Super Diamond at 19:47:55 Saturday July 31 99
"T" talked about losing bottle but at least the diamonds did not give up before xmas. As for Warburtons class he only has one good leg and that is the one he stands on. Heggs now he is pure crap. As for the NTFC given a ground by the council because no else wants to no and it is built on an old tip (rather apt). Your team has been around all these years and your still crap.
Ralph at 19:47:30 Saturday July 31 99
NSB - Yeah I stood up and screamed at the ref when their first goal went in, Myson was all over Clarkson, I think it was Clarkson. But we ended last season blaming everything and everbody except ourselves and if we begin this season in the same way we are giving ourselves every reason to fail before we begin. On paper we should be beating Conference sides, on paper we should be in division two, unfortunately on grass it's a whole different ball game!
Bobby Zimmermann at 19:41:6 Saturday July 31 99
You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows!
WSD at 19:19:14 Saturday July 31 99
Did anyone else see that Posh shirt a few rows up and to the right of the goal??
TRB Mark at 19:17:18 Saturday July 31 99
The Real Mr Posh was spotted stewarding a gate at the away end this afternoon! Well, after that "performance" my pre season optimism has evaporated as it looks like more of the same. Hate to be so negative so early on.....
the weather man at 19:14:24 Saturday July 31 99
if i could offer you one piece of advice it would be this : GO AND CLOSE YOUR SUNROOF/WINDOWS ON YOUR CAR (my seats are saturated)
Pendragon at 19:14:9 Saturday July 31 99
But thanks anyway WSD!!!!!!
Pendragon at 19:13:37 Saturday July 31 99
Just saw the team on the official site. What injuries are Welch, Hendon,Matthew and Hunter out with???? This also has the ring of last season about it.
West Stand Dave at 19:13:16 Saturday July 31 99
Northampton Town (vs Rushden & Diamonds) O'Reilly, Clarkson, Frain, Hughes
(sub 51 Wilson), Howey, Dobson, Gibb, Hunt, Howard, Sturridge (sub 74
McGavin), Parrish
Attendance 2,870 (Cobblers fans 1,300).
R + D fan at 19:9:31 Saturday July 31 99
Suckers
adam at 19:9:9 Saturday July 31 99
rushden are the best team in northamptonshire - official!
i have to go to the cinema now, won't i laugh when i pass shitfields!
Pendragon at 19:9:0 Saturday July 31 99
Can anyone tell me the Cobblers line-up? If this approached a first team line-up then I totally agree with Ralph that losing may be a timely reminder and help to focus our minds. There seems to be feeling that we are going to walk this division which I personally believe is way off beam. There was this feeling of euphorea at the beginning of last season and we all know what happened. The injuries are again mounting and, whilst we are all giving IA a clean break, remember that a leopard does not change his spots.
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 19:7:52 Saturday July 31 99
Just because you lost
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 19:6:48 Saturday July 31 99
How much do you want to bet on that, NSB ?
NSB at 18:54:30 Saturday July 31 99
i hope you DO play like you did against us so we dont have to worry about you becoming a league club...... youll allways be non league!
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 18:50:31 Saturday July 31 99
I pray to God that you don't play like you did today against us in the cup against Div. 3 or you'll be in the Conference with Kettering (or perhaps you were just totally outclassed!!
P.S. 1-0, to the team in white!
There's only one team in Nothants, one team in Nooooooooooorthants!!!
CobblesTones rep at 18:50:15 Saturday July 31 99
A CLEARER FOUL YOU'LL NEVER SEE, WE TOOK THE PISS OUT OF TURLEY.....
NSB at 18:49:1 Saturday July 31 99
ralf what are you saying, the ref was responsible for their goal..... that was a BLATANT foul!
NSB at 18:47:40 Saturday July 31 99
WSD: i have a few choice words for that ref, unfortunately Ray wont let me use them on his site........ censorship.......
Ralph at 18:46:35 Saturday July 31 99
Why should we want to give the ref a message? It wasn't him that put over poor crosses, or gave the ball away. If we all knew Turley was a poor keeper it's a shame we didn't give him something to drop. Apart from reacting to the crowd I felt Turley came out on top in this little encounter. I think we have bigger things on our minds than Billy Turley, Darren Collins or Carl Heggs. We have got to look towards Macc and three points on Saturday!
WSD at 18:41:41 Saturday July 31 99
Just to let everyone know the ref is from West Haddon, in actual fact a COBBLERS FAN!! I'll be seeing him later if anyone wants to give him any messages??
Billy at 18:41:36 Saturday July 31 99
I did not like it when all those horrible people shouted & swore abuse at me this afternoon,It was not my fault we went down ok i dropped a few and missed a few,Please dont take it out on me it was not fair,I THINK IM GOING TO GO AND CRY ,anyway how did you find out that i am a homosexual?
NSB at 18:41:28 Saturday July 31 99
that should say wanted not wantes
NSB at 18:40:19 Saturday July 31 99
I really wantes to smack turley/the ref/the git sitting behind me..... if morons like him think that they can do better then why dont they pull on a yellow shirt and go and show us???????
Ralph at 18:38:58 Saturday July 31 99
The point I was trying to get across is the away support at this club is truly exceptional. I got the impression Wilson felt we should have been making more noise than we were. We begun the match singing and getting behind the lads but the performance was so poor for what ever reason we just went off the boil. There are times when it's up to the team to lift the crowd and not as so often is expected the other way around. Mind you I could blame the stewards, or that it was hot or it was factory fortnight so some of our key singers were on holiday . . .
Anon at 18:35:32 Saturday July 31 99
WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THE GAME poor effort,with a few exceptions but it was worth £8-50 to se that twat turley get the shit for getting us relegated i would have gladly paid £25-00 to give him the shit he deserved!,
NSB at 18:33:28 Saturday July 31 99
Why did you take exception to kev trying to get us singing?? he was only trying to cheer us up, pity he couldnt do it by scoring a goal
West Stand Dave at 18:32:42 Saturday July 31 99
To be honest, they took the p*ss at times
Ralph at 18:30:42 Saturday July 31 99
First half we looked dreadful, we did our usual thing gave up midfield to the opposition and made them look good while we just huffed and puffed but never looked as though we would blow anyone's house down. To be fair R&D's movement and running off the ball left us standing at times. We had no shape, no pattern, no direction and no leadership. It's a bit worrying when it takes Kevin Wilson to come on and get things going. I took exception to him telling us to get behind the team, we turned up in droves again today and got behind the lads but as the game went on we had less and less to shout about. If we thought we were going to stroll it this season hopefully today will have put our feet back firmly on the ground and knocked any complacency out of us because make no mistake it's going to be tough this season. I'm sorry to sound so down but all last season's failings were on show again today, over hit crosses and corners, no movement at throw-ins, no imagination at free kicks, giving up possesion to easily and the dreaded hoof. We must do better on Saturday!
Anon at 18:26:34 Saturday July 31 99
So Paul. Is she ?
NSB at 18:21:38 Saturday July 31 99
you tell em WSD
WSD at 18:19:33 Saturday July 31 99
That was bloddy awful. Every Cobblers fan there should report Collins, if that had been a Premiership match it would be all over the papers tomorrow. Shit happens. The REAL STUFF starts next week....
NSB at 18:15:32 Saturday July 31 99
How can you possibly praise your team after that effort?? it was pants from both sides
BR at 18:14:46 Saturday July 31 99
Very poor.
T. at 18:14:20 Saturday July 31 99
He's not our new first team goalie anyway
Diamond at 18:13:24 Saturday July 31 99
Don't see how you read it that way.I thought I was paying a magnanomous gesture to the defeated but I wish I hadn't
T. at 18:13:6 Saturday July 31 99
I know, they always bottle it second half. That's what they did against Cheltenham and it cost them the Conference title last season, ha ha!!!!!!!!
BR at 18:12:51 Saturday July 31 99
That was poor.
NSB at 18:11:3 Saturday July 31 99
if it was their first team i dont rate their promotion chances very high
T. at 18:10:37 Saturday July 31 99
think I'm going off to Vince's for some chips now
T. at 18:9:50 Saturday July 31 99
Diamond so you admit your support's not up to much then!
NSB at 18:9:26 Saturday July 31 99
Lets see if Turley t**t that he is can send his new club down aswell
T. at 18:9:2 Saturday July 31 99
You know what they say about a fool and his money...BTW was that your first team cos it wasn't ours
Diamond at 18:7:23 Saturday July 31 99
Just a shame the teams not up to the standard of the support- Do you want Heggs back cos we got ripped off!
T. at 18:7:17 Saturday July 31 99
Diamond, do you mean your keeper as in our old reject? Good bloody riddance. The only player we miss is Razor, pure class
T. at 18:5:54 Saturday July 31 99
Attendance 2870, of which 1300 were Cobbs fans, who made the most noise? WE DID. Talk about a morgue, the East stand at Sixfields has got more life than the whole of Nene Park
Diamond at 18:5:9 Saturday July 31 99
T. I didn't think your keeper played that badly except when we scored
Oh apart from the aerial effort at the end
T. at 18:3:26 Saturday July 31 99
Diamond, all I can say is DODGY KEEPER
T. at 18:2:41 Saturday July 31 99
TRB Mark, saw you outside the Bull and walking up Station Road after the match
Diamond at 18:1:51 Saturday July 31 99
I thiught you were outplayed everywhere. What did you see Sturridge do cos we missed it.
See you next season unless you get relegated
Anon at 18:0:58 Saturday July 31 99
Paul, is she 29 and a Watford fan
T. at 17:57:56 Saturday July 31 99
Well it was too hot today, I've just managed to move myself to the computer. Thought Sturridge looked sharp. What absolute T***** W****** Turley and Collins are, inciting the crowd to riot or what? At least Warburton has got a bit more class about him.
NSB at 17:50:1 Saturday July 31 99
i suppose all the rushden fan will be saying how great they were today......
Paul Holmes at 17:49:33 Saturday July 31 99
I do have a sister
NSB at 17:48:33 Saturday July 31 99
I reckon atkins should have played himself
Ralph at 17:38:53 Saturday July 31 99
Yeah, but remember you are what you eat!
ian at 17:30:37 Saturday July 31 99
shit happens
Ralph at 17:30:23 Saturday July 31 99
I don't think it advisable to comment straight after the game, I'm going to cool off and come back with some good old fashioned reasoning!
Carl at 17:29:12 Saturday July 31 99
Oh dear!!!!!!!!!!!
Ralph at 17:29:1 Saturday July 31 99
I suppose it was hot, the referee gave us nothing and we did have loads of injuries.
Ralph at 17:27:47 Saturday July 31 99
There's an old saying in life that goes; if you always do what you've always done you always get what you've always got. That pretty much summed up today's performance!
Carl at 17:26:32 Saturday July 31 99
Did they look as if they were trying?
Ralph at 17:25:45 Saturday July 31 99
Yeah, we lost 1-0!
Carl at 17:25:44 Saturday July 31 99
What was the score?
Ralph at 17:24:59 Saturday July 31 99
Well! That was bloody ordinary!!
Anon at 17:24:41 Saturday July 31 99
Paul. Do you have a sister
Paul Holmes at 17:21:48 Saturday July 31 99
Shit
Carl at 17:20:32 Saturday July 31 99
So we lost then?
grant tim colesy at 17:17:25 Saturday July 31 99
Theres only one team in Northants!!!!!!
kiss my Rushden ass+suck my dome just like your mum did
PS yourteam is shite
grant tim colesy at 17:17:24 Saturday July 31 99
Theres only one team in Northants!!!!!!
kiss my Rushden ass+suck my dome just like your mum did
PS yourteam is shite
Carl at 17:13:33 Saturday July 31 99
Ray, from whence did this rumour arise?
Carl at 17:13:4 Saturday July 31 99
PLEEASSSE!!
Paul Holmes at 17:7:36 Saturday July 31 99
Does anyone know the score, please i'm dying to know
Ray at 17:6:19 Saturday July 31 99
Rumor has it that Warburton and Heggs are regoining the Cobblers for a combined fee of £20,000. Let the good times roll!
Carl at 16:58:4 Saturday July 31 99
There must be someone who knows what the score was???!!!
Marge Proops at 16:28:27 Saturday July 31 99
T, cant you put any message on here without referring to your "boyf"? Are you obsessed with him?
Carl at 16:15:19 Saturday July 31 99
Any news?????
TRUE BLUE at 16:12:31 Saturday July 31 99
THE POSH ARE GOING UP!
T. at 14:28:58 Saturday July 31 99
I'm just waiting for boyf's dad to arrive as he's coming to the match with me
T. at 14:28:5 Saturday July 31 99
The jonny comment was from my boyfriend trying to be funny. Just dropped him off at Pooboro station as he's off on a stag do. Saw you all outside the Bull as I drove back.WSD were you there?my mum and dad's fruit and veg shop is very close to the Bull
Andy Miller at 13:43:42 Saturday July 31 99
As you know, David Mellor is the chairman of the Government's Football Taskforce. He is supposed to be the man who does his utmost to protect the "average fan".
However, his views regarding an old proposal to merge Crystal Palace and Wimbledon have shown that he is dangerously out of step with Palace fans, and his weekly column in the Evening Standard tend to prove that it is not just us who could benefit from a change in personnel.
This week has seen Kate Hoey take office as Minister for Sport. She immediately voiced concerns over the controversy surrounding Manchester United's decision to pull out of the FA Cup for this season. The decision, as we all know, was taken because of and not in spite of the government, so perhaps Ms Hoey has proved in her first day that she is more concerned with the publics welfare than toeing the Party line?
Only time will tell, but I feel that the current climate suggest that the time is now right to launch an all out campaign to remove Mr Mellor from office. This is something I have been considering for a while, and I would appreciate your support.
All you have to do is visit http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~ammiller/mellor.htm, for more details, and leave your e-mail address if you're interested.
Thanks for listening,
Andy Miller.
owen mitchell at 13:38:23 Saturday July 31 99
why dont you cobblers freaks get a life and stop getting excited
about a micky mouse cup. wait untill next year when we play you in the league
Tom at Rushden at 13:34:44 Saturday July 31 99
You are all wankers and will lose 3-1.Cya puffs
iD BETTER BE OF TOO dAVEY at 13:31:59 Saturday July 31 99
U gImp
WSD at 13:31:15 Saturday July 31 99
IM GAY
Anon at 13:30:42 Saturday July 31 99
wHEN IS THE NEW SHIRT OUT
West Stand Dave at 13:30:32 Saturday July 31 99
Ah well, guess I'd better nip over to Irthlingboro' then. COME ON TOWN!!! Hope everyone's got their Turley taunts ready!!
pete at 12:52:20 Saturday July 31 99
I'm back- Ive been around but didn't have a lot to say- not that that has stopped some others- I think that Dave Savage will do better than Richard Hill, he has the same style and penetration but unlike R Hill,Dave can make his own play, he does not require a 'feeder'/Trevor Morley as much as RH did. Sadly I suspect he will not be playing today- but this means there will be no fluke nasty injury stopping him next week as has happened to key players in the past. I must admit to having been encouraged by the recent friendlies- good mid field play, constructive long balls to the target man rather than the 300feet high 'hope you can get near it ' variety. Ali G looked sharp with Clarkie looking aggressively good. The key question- who will be left out? Will the wonder goal scorer 'die' like so many others once they had got their contract? I think the squad is better than last year with IA looking as if he has been listening to the fans, Kevin B, Kevin W and the board. If this has happened, a big IF, we all might have to change our opinion of the manager. I for one would not mind having to eat humble pie.
WSD at 12:20:29 Saturday July 31 99
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Newsboy at 12:7:43 Saturday July 31 99
Northampton Town today signed Carl Hegss from rushden and diamonds the fee is said to be around 10,000 Carl has signed a three year deal at the club which will keep him hear till 2003 at least.
Sid at 11:30:45 Saturday July 31 99
WSD, wouldn't be surprised about Heggs. atkins has shown intewrest, but will Griggsy say yes to the deal? Atkins cannot buy anybody else till he sells someone else (like Wilko) so it will have to be on loan.
Phil Baron at 11:23:59 Saturday July 31 99
Andy Roberts please try and watch the same game as everyone else today and not spend all your time talking crap with your other cronies from the Chronic!! PS Pete Norton try adjusting the focus ring on your camera and you may get some pic worth printing?
WSD at 11:20:51 Saturday July 31 99
I heard a rumour the forward Atkins is trying to sign on loan is none other than Carl "chin-stud" Heggs....
Space Cowboy at 11:14:44 Saturday July 31 99
What a beautiful day, looking forward to the game. I'm a little suprised to see that Heggsy is rumoured to be coming back. He has done close to bugger all at R&D and too often let his frustration of being an average player manifest itself in petty aggression. I look at the players we have signed since he left and they are of a finer quality and Carl certainly hasn't become a better player since he left. So if it is true I think it is a retrograde step.
Ray at 11:10:57 Saturday July 31 99
Thats it - Im off - 3 hours and 52minutes to go. See you after the match folks.
Ray at 11:8:51 Saturday July 31 99
I've said this before and I'll repeat it here, Mr. Griggs was happy to pump money into the Cobblers but, at the time, the reast of the board didn't want to give him control. The final straw was when some mindless "supporter" actually spat on his wife at a match.
Ray at 11:3:13 Saturday July 31 99
Yep - I did expect this Sid and predicted it a couple of days back. Also watch out for Cambridge United finishing above us next month.
The memory man at 11:2:58 Saturday July 31 99
Mick and the EGO thing: Griggs left the board because of people like you, who were impatient for success. Past history counted for nothing in a run-down club at the County ground, as it was at the time. If Griggs wanted an ego trip, don't you think that he could have found a better place for his money than the Cobblers' shit-hole?
Sid at 10:58:46 Saturday July 31 99
Ray! You've slipped out the top 10 in Soccer-links!
Ray at 10:50:56 Saturday July 31 99
Morning people - everyone getting excited? I am - but don't understand why - its only the Maunsell Cup for goodness sake.
jonny at 10:47:45 Saturday July 31 99
Graham Carr was quoted yesterday "That lad McGoldrick will never leave here while I'm boss"
T. at 10:44:14 Saturday July 31 99
The sun is beating down here in Irthlingborough
Ray at 10:44:0 Saturday July 31 99
Maunsell Cup: In the final, the winners of last season's Hillier Senior Cup meet the 2 league sides under the Northants FA (ourselves and Peterborough) on alternate years. It's a competition run by the Northants FA and usually takes place in the pre-season of the following season.
Ray at 10:42:4 Saturday July 31 99
Speaking of past Ian Atkins quotes - who remembers "He will never leave this club whilst I'm in charge"...
Andy Roberts at 9:58:38 Saturday July 31 99
I've heard he's after a young whippersnapper from West Haddon called West Stand Dave, but apparently Dave is stalling over the contract being offered.
WSD at 9:54:20 Saturday July 31 99
Rumour is Atko is after a loan striker till Carlo is fully fit, not wanting to rush him back too early
Sid at 9:37:33 Saturday July 31 99
COME ON TOWN!!!!!!!!!! Any last GTA's, send them to me now!
Sid at 9:36:48 Saturday July 31 99
Damn, i forgot about today's little friendly!! I can't go, but i hope we kick some Rushden ass!
Sid at 9:35:18 Saturday July 31 99
Well, I think Chris Lee has had it rough, but he may have done the right thing for his career by moving to the Gills. So, who is Atkins gonna sign next week??
West Stand Dave reports.... at 9:27:40 Saturday July 31 99
....from the division 3 board. Last night there was a discussion initiated by the opening photo on my site *ahem* of the 86-87 Championship team. All seemed to agree that the Cobblers side then was the best any of them had seen in the bottom division. Is it just me or is our current side starting to resemble Carr's team? Savage IMHO could well do a Richard Hill this season, all we need now is a few players from Nuneaton.... BTW I only just realised Nuneaton are in the Conference now, that doesn't seem right to me! Are they good then?!
mick at 9:19:41 Saturday July 31 99
Griggs spent his money at Rats and Dogs because he wanted the glory of building a club from scratch. He felt Cobblers had too much history and he would just be one of the many benefactors we've had. Basically it's an ego thing.
Vince at 9:16:10 Saturday July 31 99
The sun is shining, I've got my best Rushden away trousers on and by 5.00pm we'll have the first trophy of the season. It could be a great weekend. How about a compo to guess the figures/terms the tribunal will come up with for Lees move to The Gills?
WSD at 9:9:38 Saturday July 31 99
Do you think now would be a good time to remind Atkins of his Chris Lee quote: "He'll be the club's first million pound player"??? Atkins, over to you...
West Stand Dave at 9:8:41 Saturday July 31 99
Morning everyone, COME ON TOWN!!!! See you all in Irthlingboro' later on....
HES COMMING BACK at 1:13:34 Saturday July 31 99
WE NEED HIS VIOLENT ATTITUDE ON THE PITCH-YES/NO VOTE NOW BY EMAILING ME
HEGGSY at 1:12:19 Saturday July 31 99
I'LL BE BACK
NTFC andy at 1:11:52 Saturday July 31 99
its late so i will be quick but HEGGSY IS COMMING BACK AND WILL PLAY AGAINST BOROSCUM JUST U WATCH.heggey
Barry Sheene at 0:44:27 Saturday July 31 99
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Philip Hudson at 0:30:31 Saturday July 31 99
I just want to say that I LOVE MY GIRLFRIEND SHAILLA QURESHI LOADS AND LOADS. She's a Cobblers fan to.
ON THE SLELLA AND LIME AGAIN! at 23:59:21 Friday July 30 99
Evening, did anyone else see in the chron tonight that griggs thinks we are battling with them and the ploppies to be the top team in the county. HOW CAN ANYONE DOUBT THAT WE ARE NOT THE TOP TEAM IN THE COUNTY? How can a club that is 10yrs old and no experience in the league be classed as "THE PRIDE OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE?"
Carl at 23:36:21 Friday July 30 99
HELLO HELLO HELLO
Vince at 23:33:27 Friday July 30 99
So I did - sorry Could job I've already bought my copy of Fields of Green!!!!!!
Ray at 23:33:24 Friday July 30 99
Yep - time to hit the hay...
BR at 23:31:37 Friday July 30 99
I'm off to dreamland - see you all tomorrow for the rout of the rubbish ones!
The memory man at 23:30:51 Friday July 30 99
Andy Roberts writes tonight that Max Griggs decided to take his shilling East.
That's a fact not lost on the Northampton faithful, many of whom remember Griggs on the board at the Cobblers in the 1970s.
But:
How many of those fans also remember singing "Sack the Board"?
And Brian Barron, the sports reporter at the time, writing an article stating ....."Griggs has no ambition in football........"?!!!!!!
Ray at 23:30:44 Friday July 30 99
Nope - you missed the "i" out.
Vince at 23:29:28 Friday July 30 99
Ray, strange I think you'll find the email address I gave earlier in the day is the same as the one I gave a while ago.
BR at 23:26:50 Friday July 30 99
Bugger! I was going to Cheddar Gorge that day with Little BR. Probably not a good idea to be heading West. Knowing my luck, I'd probably be down a cave and miss the whole thing anyway!
Homer at 23:25:0 Friday July 30 99
mmmmmmmmmmm doughnuts
Ray at 23:24:59 Friday July 30 99
.... and the mail I sent to WALOC at 13:08 has just appeared.....what the devil is going on?
UH jason at 23:24:45 Friday July 30 99
UHHH COBBLERS ARE GOING TO BE IMMENSE NEXT SEASON WE WILL KICK AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 23:23:41 Friday July 30 99
lol - your mail I sent originally at 13:30 Vince has just bounced.
Ray at 23:22:55 Friday July 30 99
I was refering to the Cornwall thing - problem is its only a 95% one here and not total.
Vince at 23:21:46 Friday July 30 99
Ray - I assume your reference to the eclipse refers to The Cobblers performance over R&D tomorrow. If it is about the eclipse of the sun by the moon on Wednesday 11 August I can't see the point of going to Cornwall and getting ripped off to see a 100% eclipse when I can see it fron Northampton for nothing. Whats more it will probably be cloudy anyway.
Ray at 23:21:25 Friday July 30 99
Just say your a Cobblestone - they let you in for free :-)
BR at 23:20:46 Friday July 30 99
I'm confident that sales will be good once the season starts. Many supporters are still in holiday mode until Aug 14. Will you have a spot on Rowland's stall on a regular basis? I'd help man it but I'm a poor East Stander!
Ray at 23:18:26 Friday July 30 99
hmmm - wonder if I'll ever be able to get into my office again?
BR at 23:17:34 Friday July 30 99
Enough for present needs Ray!
Ray at 23:12:48 Friday July 30 99
You know that - I know that - but........
Ray at 23:12:11 Friday July 30 99
U got many CDs left BR?
BR at 23:12:4 Friday July 30 99
To make the journey worthwhile?!?!?! What could be more worthwhile than seeing the Cobblers humiliate the rich neighbours?
BR at 23:7:20 Friday July 30 99
Yeah Anon I'm knitting a chainmail thong!
Ray at 23:6:22 Friday July 30 99
I've just been informed that to make the journey worthwhile, I have to go to Poddington Garden Centre first :-(
BR at 23:6:9 Friday July 30 99
That's tomorrow isn't it? When the Mighty Cobblers totally eclipse the very Dim Ones!
Anon at 23:4:54 Friday July 30 99
Did you exchange some knitting patterns BR?
BR at 23:4:42 Friday July 30 99
You meeting us at the Bull then Ray or are you just gonna cruise Earthlingborough in your Posemobile?
Ray at 23:4:15 Friday July 30 99
Leaving aside all this footie talk for a moment - is anyone going down to see the eclipse?
Ray at 23:3:14 Friday July 30 99
16 hours to go!!!!
BR at 23:2:44 Friday July 30 99
You meet the nicest of people in the freeserve over 70's S & M chat room!
Vince at 23:2:3 Friday July 30 99
Ray- details now receved - many thanks
Ray at 23:1:35 Friday July 30 99
Chatting elsewhere????? Where else is there?
Ray at 23:1:6 Friday July 30 99
Ah - thats different to the email addy you gave before.
BR at 22:59:51 Friday July 30 99
No I've been chatting somewhere else.
Vince at 22:59:42 Friday July 30 99
Ray - thanks but I have not received your Email - could you possibly send details again - my Email address is on this message.
Ray at 22:57:38 Friday July 30 99
Been down the tandoori BR?
Ray at 22:54:28 Friday July 30 99
I emailed you with that information Vince.
BR at 22:53:28 Friday July 30 99
Hello I'm back. I've got a nice photo of the celebration of the Frain Wembley goal as wallpaper on my Desktop. Now Chris Lee's gone there 'aint many of 'em left!
Vince at 22:49:35 Friday July 30 99
I still need Rowland Jordans phone number or Email address if anyone out there knows. Please.
Ray at 22:43:6 Friday July 30 99
I think people just got fed up with the morons playing....
Vince at 22:31:11 Friday July 30 99
Is there anybody there? or are you all trying to be as quiet as the Direones tomorrow?
BR at 22:30:8 Friday July 30 99
I'll come back when it all makes sense!!
Vince at 22:29:0 Friday July 30 99
Received my copy of Hamtune Chronicles today - it's very good and I particularly liked the bit bout Pete Smith. If you haven't got your copy yet order it now.
Carl Heggs at 22:25:53 Friday July 30 99
You could be right,my old mate Atko wants me to replace Lee which means I'll be playing in the reserves.
Vince at 22:24:12 Friday July 30 99
In tonights C&E it say's "Although the match is all-ticket,cash will be accepted at the ticket office and turnstiles before the game". Is the game all ticket or not? (not that I care as I've got my tickets anyway)
NTFC at 22:23:57 Friday July 30 99
CARL HEGGS WILL SIGN ON A 3 MONTHS LOAN ON MONDAY - WATCH THIS SPACE
WSD at 22:4:20 Friday July 30 99
email me if you think u know who the imporsonater is please
GUESS WHO RAY at 22:2:44 Friday July 30 99
IM BACK RAY
NTFC ???? at 22:2:18 Friday July 30 99
vERy Sad
Ray at 22:1:40 Friday July 30 99
Yes - very funny.....
NTFC ???? at 22:1:6 Friday July 30 99
Sad ray very sad
Ray at 22:0:16 Friday July 30 99
not much u
Ray at 21:59:35 Friday July 30 99
Hi Ray what ya doin
Ray at 21:59:14 Friday July 30 99
Hello Ray
Ray at 21:58:44 Friday July 30 99
And i love WSD and am bummin him now
Ray at 21:57:48 Friday July 30 99
Anyway - I thought all the kiddies should be tucked up in their beds at this time of night.
Ray at 21:57:1 Friday July 30 99
If I were - then at least I'd make the effort to spell correctly...
Chris Lee at 21:56:26 Friday July 30 99
I will miss u all but not as much as u will miss me
Ray at 21:55:26 Friday July 30 99
Im a smelly puff
Ray at 21:54:18 Friday July 30 99
Just be thankful you aren't Cobbler Down Under - hes halfway round the world for our first 23 fictures :-)
Ray at 21:51:36 Friday July 30 99
I wish these blasted agents would keep out of things at times. Now we see a bit more of the story it looks as if the agaent was behind the unrest and its nothing to to with IA bullying him.
Robert Dunkley at 21:44:52 Friday July 30 99
Check out http://home.clara.net/keith.pestell/Gillspage/News/1999/July99.htm
For Gillingham's news, it seems Lee's agent is all behind the move. I think Taylor wants out of Gillingham and Asaba is crocked so Chris may play from the start. To be honest the signing of Howard spelt the end for Chris. I would expect we will get a small fee probably around £50,000 if we are lucky.
Pissed off at 21:43:52 Friday July 30 99
I'm really pissed off because I will be half way across the world when the first 2 games are on
Ray at 21:38:21 Friday July 30 99
Oh yes - and we will be representing England in the World Club Championship in 2001 :-)
Ray at 21:37:31 Friday July 30 99
Dave, why not pop along and sign up for CobbNews at onelist.com. You get all the latest news direct from the club by email. (you'll also find all the preseason results on the official site)
Dave in Colombia at 21:36:15 Friday July 30 99
...oh, and I had to smile. I like the fact that the FA final date is included on the seasons fixtures Ray. You reckon we're in with a chance this year then?
Dave Cross at 21:33:8 Friday July 30 99
If anyone is feeling up to it...could you mail me details of the pre-season matches, and the latest news of the club. Colombia is a long way from the build up to a Division 3 campaign. Thanks.
Ray at 21:22:47 Friday July 30 99
You won't be able to pay at the gate even if you're wearing a R&D shirt - its all ticket.
Anon at 21:18:2 Friday July 30 99
All together now - awwwwwwwwww - was that nasty man being mean to you. Never mind you run off and swan about at some other no hope club.
The Insider at 21:10:41 Friday July 30 99
The real reason Chris Lee wanted out was nothing to do with first team football, but everything to do with the fact that he was sick and tired of being bullied by Ian Atkins. I just hope he has the guts to say this in his farewell speech. Doubtless Atkins will now trun on Spedding or Morrow Atkins is already lining up the excuses for forthcoming failure "Cobblers injury woes..." but Paul Wilkinson was hardly likely to threaten the first team. Will I be able to pay on the gate tomorrow in my Cobblers shirt?
BR at 20:46:28 Friday July 30 99
Get me some Haddock Ralph!
Ralph at 20:44:7 Friday July 30 99
Sainsbury's ahoy!
Ralph at 20:43:30 Friday July 30 99
How the hell should I know? I'm still trying to find out if Bianca's mum in Eastenders who was married to A Phil Chard, was in fact married to our Phil Chard!
BR at 20:40:2 Friday July 30 99
So what's the real story?
Ralph at 20:38:17 Friday July 30 99
Bugger, I've been rumbled! ;-)
Steve Earle at 20:35:39 Friday July 30 99
Yeah, and the midnight Jalfrezi's.
Liam Aria at 20:34:36 Friday July 30 99
My Mum always said keep off the Haddock and spring onions!
BR at 20:32:58 Friday July 30 99
Thanks for the info - my mum always said "If you don't ask, you don't get"!
Liam Aria at 20:31:48 Friday July 30 99
I suppose it's a bit like the boat race each year - The same two teams, Oxford and Cambridge, keep getting to the final. All the others must be really crap.
steve kelly at 20:31:23 Friday July 30 99
it seems to me we have lost the plot' we sell woody and everyone is pleased with turley and old boy francis and we go down.
if we had him still {woody} we wouldnt have gone down'
woody gets promoted now palace are after him .
if we are not in the top 5 after 10 games atkins and co must go
BR at 20:29:0 Friday July 30 99
Liam Aria - Thanks - why The Cobblers v Direones, how did they qualify?
Liam Aria at 20:25:44 Friday July 30 99
The Maunsell Cup - For many, many years local villages would compete in games that used an animal bladder and virtually boundless areas as a pitch. The rules were never defined, the number of players ran into hundreds. Around the late 1700's a law was brought in making such gatherings a public order offence. This drove the games 'underground' but this did not stop villages and they carried on regardless. One chap called Tom Maunsell was indeed arrested and duly flogged in the village of Bodicote. This just focused the villagers even more and they began to compete for the 'sake of Maunsell'. In the early 1900's this story was retold in the Chronicle and Echo and SW Jones a silversmith in Bridge Street, Northampton donated a trophy to the council encouraging teams local to compete for it. It became known as the Maunsell Cup and is still competed for today. Hope this helps.
dyl at 20:23:48 Friday July 30 99
farewell Chris Lee. I wonder if we'll get a million for him.
NTFC ???? at 20:17:31 Friday July 30 99
DAVE IM GONNA KICK U xxxxLESS U xxxx UP LITTLE WANKER
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO at 20:15:36 Friday July 30 99
Chris Lee gone where will the goals come from now.............noooooooooooooooooooooo
BR at 20:8:8 Friday July 30 99
Okay, so I know I'm a bit thick and someone is going to come back and tell me it's all detailed on some site or other but - what is this Maunsell Cup? What's the History etc?
SBJ at 20:0:16 Friday July 30 99
I haven't caught up with comments here today - bit busy for once! Hartwell, thanks for the Chronicles - just as good as I'd hoped for. I'm on leave next week, hopefully getting a picture of me in a Cobblers shirt half-way up an obscure Welsh mountain for WSD's web site. Hopefully there'll be a big crowd of us at the Macc game - maybe run into some of you in The Silkman pub before or after the game? Anyway, looking forward to a cracking start to the season - 3-0 to the Cobblers!! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!
BR at 19:53:41 Friday July 30 99
So am I TRB - see you tomorrow!
TRB Mark at 19:50:29 Friday July 30 99
I'm looking forward to strolling up the Bull, then down to Nene park and back home, without covering as much as half a mile! One of the few consolations of living in Irthlingborough and supporting Cobblers comes around tommorrow
Nat 1 at 19:43:15 Friday July 30 99
Is there an AGM tonight, what time does it start? I totally forgot!
Nat 1 at 19:41:55 Friday July 30 99
So young crispy lee's off to Gillingam! How much do you think we'll get for him? Does that sound greedy? We should have a sell on clause put into his contract so if he does turn out to be the million pound player Atkins thinks, at least we'll cash in on it as well. All the best at Gillingham though Christian thanx for the '97 memories! that's the year and not, d'oh, you know.........
It surprises me that he has gone to Gillingham, after all they (IMHO) have got some pretty decent strikers in Asaba and Roberts. Wasn't the reason he stalled on a new contract because of limited first team football. Surely he's less likely to have first team footie at Gillingham if he's behind those two in the "pecking order"?
Nat 1 at 19:30:20 Friday July 30 99
Ta, RAY and VINCE for the complex directions, I'll have no probs finding my way tomorrow now, cheers!
Anon at 19:14:38 Friday July 30 99
Its just a rumour about Chris Lee and Ali Gibb - so take no notice.
T. at 18:17:29 Friday July 30 99
I know that one of the girls in my form at school is going to be very disappointed at Chris Lee going, she made up a song about him and Ali Gibb. Sorry, was in my form at school, they've become 6th formers now
WSD at 17:48:16 Friday July 30 99
FROM THE OFFICIAL SITE: Northampton Town striker Chris Lee has today signed for 2nd Division Gillingham. The fee will be decided by a tribunal.
22 year old Lee has spent 4 years at Sixfields after signing from Doncaster Rovers.
Cobblers boss Ian Atkins said, "We've spent a lot of time with Chris and I'm very disappointed to lose him. The fee will be decided by a tribunal. I've got a few irons in the fire and I'm looking to bring another striker before the start of the season. We need to be careful. With Chris going and Paul Wilkinson struggling we are short of numbers up front. Carlo did well at Moor Green on Thursday but I don't want to rush him back too early and risk further injury. We might look at a loan signing next week."
Northampton Town have also arranged a further pre-season friendly, away at Bromsgrove Rovers on Monday night (7.30pm kick off).
WSD at 17:47:5 Friday July 30 99
Yeah nice one NTFC ANDY, whatever you say. Could someone check out the new effect at the top of the news, squad, and other pages on IWBUTHE and let me know what they think please. I don't think it works in Netscape which is a shame but hey, can't have everything.
Dave at 17:46:11 Friday July 30 99
I've just heard on BBC Northampton that Christian Lee has signed for Gillingham. Fee is going to tribunal. Anyone else heard that?
Carlo Corazzin at 16:51:12 Friday July 30 99
It was me on here last night. Whats my middle name got to do with anything?
Sid at 16:23:11 Friday July 30 99
Attendance monitor would be useful, i am sure people could spot trends and gain points on GTA. It's about the only good thing on the R &D site
Ray at 16:13:24 Friday July 30 99
I did notice that R&D broadcast some home matches live - not sure if they are doing tomorrows but might be worthwhile mailing them to find out - email addy Radio.Diamonds@Bigfoot.com
Ray at 16:10:55 Friday July 30 99
I didn't see anything interactive on the R&D site...and even if it was I couldn't really see the point. However I have asked the club if they are interested in doing a similar thing showing attendances after a game - awaiting developments.
me at 16:8:31 Friday July 30 99
WHEN IS THE SHIRT OUT
WSD at 16:4:7 Friday July 30 99
Im gay and want men send me email u hunky boys
Vince at 15:27:37 Friday July 30 99
Ray, I assume the attendance monitor at R&D is linked to the turnstiles and ticket sales.If you can set up a similar system linked to your site you must be very wealthy (are you Max Griggs in disguise?).However It would be interesting to see similar information after matches if the folk at Sixfields are prepared to release the details. Many clubs now show the away support attendance figures in their matchday programmes, this is something that has not been done at NTFC although with seperate turnstiles for visiting supporters it must be easy to do.
WSD at 13:36:50 Friday July 30 99
Sir Ray - Attendance monitor would be good. So what have they nicked from here then - list please!!
Ray at 13:21:44 Friday July 30 99
Would you like an attendance monitor on here? After all they have nicked enough ideas from this site - so I suppose we could return the compliment for once.
Vince at 12:14:24 Friday July 30 99
I hate to say it but the attendance moniter on R&D's Website (http://www.thediamondsfc.com )is pretty neat. Unfortunately you cannot access the game for Saturday so there is no chance of cheating in the GTA compo on another site. Amongst the attendance details - have a look amd you'll know what I mean Leatherhead brougt 20 supporters for their FA Cup replay game - nearly as many as R&D will have supporting them on Saturday.
Vince at 12:14:19 Friday July 30 99
I hate to say it but the attendance moniter on R&D's Website (http://www.thediamondsfc.com )is pretty neat. Unfortunately you cannot access the game for Saturday so there is no chance of cheating in the GTA compo on another site. Amongst the attendance details - have a look amd you'll know what I mean Leatherhead brougt 20 supporters for their FA Cup replay game - nearly as many as R&D will have supporting them on Saturday.
Vince at 11:40:35 Friday July 30 99
HELP! Does anyone know Rowland Jordans phone number or Email address? I need to contact him urgently.
Vince at 11:38:11 Friday July 30 99
CDU, Very profound comments but very true. Lets hope Anelka ends up on the scrapheap at least that might act as a warning to greedy players and their agents that they need football more than footbll needs them. If more players had the same attitude as the likes of Dean Peer ( I really hope that he gets another club for the new season) then the game would be all the better.
Cobbler Down Under at 11:17:36 Friday July 30 99
Just for your reference the team that Seal has apparently moved to would be typical of the standard of top teams in Australia. Whilst they try their hardest and proport to produce quality football IMHO the majority of these teams would settle comfortably into the middle section of the Conference. Why would Seal travel back to that standard ?, is it because that is where he belongs or is it because he had nowhere else to go? Again IMHO I believe that his attitude stood in the way of his talent. Was his attitude born of agents and managers greed and manipulative desires to create entities that no longer exist within a simple game of hope and desire, or was the return to Oz an indication of realism within a realistic world? ie; a team under the leadership of Ian Atkins. When both players and their agents can understand that "playing the Game" comes second and the Cobblers come first and the Cobblers includes both the history of the Club and it's present supporters then perhaps they will earn the sort of respect they seem to think they deserve. I have always been a fan of talent but at the end of the day there is no substitute for respect and loyalty both to the hierachy and the hand that feeds you.NTFC Millennium Champions Div III
T. at 11:9:17 Friday July 30 99
Hello Surrey Cobbler, got your mail this morning, no I'm not too busy with J. to mail you, the problems your end. BBQ Doh!!!!Off to see The Spy Who Shagged Me now.
See ya latetr
Anon at 10:47:27 Friday July 30 99
Looks like we did the right thing in getting rid of razor then? The Direones physio has really messed him up. He was supposed to be out for at least 3 months, but 2 weeks later joined them and was playing again. Ever since he has been crocked, and is once again...poor bloke...I bet he misses Dennis Casey. Let's hope there are plenty of broken legs down Nene Park this season, or maybe just get our trialists to tackle like Darren Harmon on Saturday, so they all have bad injuries and even Yeovil finish above them. HA HA HA HA !!!!!!!!
Ray at 10:37:26 Friday July 30 99
You can jump directly to Cobblers Comments by typing talk.to/cobblers in your browser.
ray at 10:36:40 Friday July 30 99
Can't see her....
Surrey Cobbler at 10:34:17 Friday July 30 99
Are you there T?
Ray at 10:28:10 Friday July 30 99
You can now get to this site by typing go.to/cobblers in your browser.
West Stand Dave at 9:30:37 Friday July 30 99
Good morning!
Ray at 8:52:25 Friday July 30 99
As Carlo's middle name is Michele - do you think that was him on here last night?
Ray at 8:46:28 Friday July 30 99
NAT - is easy to find - just drive up the A45 past Wellingborough and follow the smell of money.
Vince at 8:31:26 Friday July 30 99
Anon,According to a report in the C&E earlier this week Atkins has said that Gillingham have shown "slight Interest" in Chis Lee.
George, Warner has gone to Farnborough, Hill is working in the commercial department at Leicester City. I don't know if Peer has got a club yet or what Francis is doing.
Vince at 8:20:5 Friday July 30 99
Nat,Go to Irtlingborough or Rushden and follow anyone wearing a Manchester United Shirt
Anon at 7:23:42 Friday July 30 99
fao George - possibly due to insomnia - or excitement for the start of the season!! Take your pick.
Anon at 7:22:7 Friday July 30 99
Does anyone know if there is any truth in the rumour that the Gills are interested in C Lee???
George at 5:28:14 Friday July 30 99
P.S why am I up at 5.30 writing????
George at 5:27:12 Friday July 30 99
Now that I'm number 131200, can anyone tell me (and me mate Iain) where the players who have been released have gone to. We've heard Seal is back in Oz but thats all we know, What about the other four?? Please let me know via this site.
BTW I hope the Cobblers lose the first couple of games so that their odds go out from 9-1. Then I'll bung £20 on 'em and sit back back and watch them win the title
GOOD LUCK COBBLERS
Nat 1 at 1:11:11 Friday July 30 99
Anybody here? Just a quick question, Can anybody give me the directions to Nene Park? It would be most appreciated, ta!
Glad to here that Carlo came through unscathed.
Ray at 0:17:51 Friday July 30 99
....and without wanting to quibble too much, the result is also on the Official Site - see Fixtures, there is also a full report in "Latest News" and subscribers to the CobbNews mailing list will already have had mail...
0-0 at 0:15:5 Friday July 30 99
Don't know why I bother :-)
BR at 0:2:26 Friday July 30 99
Score and team posted just after 9.00 by Ray (0 - 0)
Sid at 0:2:10 Friday July 30 99
BR, good idea! Seeyah later everyone.
WSD at 23:59:40 Thursday July 29 99
0-0
Yogi Bear at 23:59:3 Thursday July 29 99
How did we get on at Moor Green tonight ? does anyone know - or care.
BR at 23:58:23 Thursday July 29 99
No - sod it , I'm off to bed.
BR at 23:57:45 Thursday July 29 99
Sid - I might sit up all night and visit 124 times just for the glory!
WSD at 23:56:48 Thursday July 29 99
Night all. A java game is now in development for IWBUTHE, exact details are being kept a closely guarded secret.
Sid at 23:56:14 Thursday July 29 99
eerrr.... yes, that was also the 100 hit day! Yaaaayyy!
Sid at 23:55:21 Thursday July 29 99
Big Roy!!!! Yes, you made my site counter go to 9876!! Right who is gonna get the 10000th person on my site, which should fall..... Saturday??!!
Sid at 23:54:2 Thursday July 29 99
Okay, who went to my site twice in the last ten minutes??
BR at 23:53:1 Thursday July 29 99
I've been again Sid!
WSD at 23:51:45 Thursday July 29 99
One more person now Sid....
Sid at 23:51:21 Thursday July 29 99
Just 2 more people!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!! Look, I'm not even doing a blantant plug!!!!
Anon at 23:49:38 Thursday July 29 99
Accrington Stanley Aldershot Maidstone the list goes on
WSD at 23:49:12 Thursday July 29 99
I think I'm the West Haddon of Cobblers sites. THAT'S WEST HADDON FC EVERYONE - http://nip.to/whfc *ahem*
Ray at 23:48:34 Thursday July 29 99
Sorry - you'll just have to make up your own adverts - lol.
Sid at 23:47:13 Thursday July 29 99
Ray, I agree, so whats mine then, and WSD's?? Thanks Big Roy.
WSD at 23:46:52 Thursday July 29 99
So no-one likes my Ali Gibb game then? *sob*
Carlo Corazzin at 23:46:33 Thursday July 29 99
I played 74 Minutes tonight. It was okay. I just read David Seals comments about last season and I agree that if we were partnered upfront together we might have stayed up. Still at least we'll win something this year.
BR at 23:46:16 Thursday July 29 99
I went Sid.
Sid at 23:46:10 Thursday July 29 99
HEY!!!!!!! Thats not fair.. I only have 15 minutes left to get the 100 hit day!
Ray at 23:45:24 Thursday July 29 99
I was actually responding to the comment that this is the Man U of the Cobblers sites - nothing more - nothing less.
Sid at 23:45:3 Thursday July 29 99
eeerrrrr.... please?
WSD at 23:44:53 Thursday July 29 99
Sid - that's a blatant plug - GO TO MY SITE INSTEAD - http://start.at/thehotel *grin*
Sid at 23:44:0 Thursday July 29 99
Some people go to my site NOW!, I will get the "100 hit day" then!!
WSD at 23:43:28 Thursday July 29 99
How about a java game where you are Ali Gibb and you have to avoid running towards the corner flag EVERY time you get the ball?
Tommy Cooper at 23:41:41 Thursday July 29 99
Billy Connolly - Just like that
Sid at 23:41:4 Thursday July 29 99
Or Guess the Attendance, literally!!!
Mr Bitchy at 23:40:39 Thursday July 29 99
OOOOH MY WORD RAY - THAT WAS A BIT STRONG
Sid at 23:40:29 Thursday July 29 99
Hey, Ray I only said I was catching up, why do you have to be so negative!?!?!?!? LOL
Ray at 23:40:6 Thursday July 29 99
Nah - this is the site that looks after its fans.
WSD at 23:39:31 Thursday July 29 99
RAY - not a bad idea, any other suggestions anyone? How about a sweep on the amount of words I hear Pete Smith say during a game?
Vince at 23:39:12 Thursday July 29 99
WSD, How about a compo to guess the first game that Ali Gibb will actually tackle someone?
CommChecker at 23:38:51 Thursday July 29 99
So what you're saying Ray is that this is the Manchester United of Cobblers Sites!
WSD at 23:38:38 Thursday July 29 99
Okay.
BR at 23:37:50 Thursday July 29 99
I don't own a raincoat.
Ray at 23:36:56 Thursday July 29 99
Sorry to disappoint Sid but the current tally here is 369 a day.
Billy Connolly at 23:36:32 Thursday July 29 99
How does the man who drives the snowplough get to work in the morning?
CDU at 23:36:18 Thursday July 29 99
Gotta go and take the tribe to school. I'll pop back later to see if anyones about. BR your son takes a far better photo than you!!! lol Hope your piles hang in there! Up the Cobblers NTFC Div III Millennium Champions.
Ray at 23:35:53 Thursday July 29 99
Why not run a compo on the time of the first goal scored WSD?
Sid at 23:35:37 Thursday July 29 99
Errr..... I seems to be getting an abnormal amount of hits on my site. At this rate, i will pass Ray! I had 96 yesterday, that again today..... i could hits my first "100 hit" day!
WSD at 23:35:31 Thursday July 29 99
Sorry Man in Raincoat - or should i say Big Roy - there'll be no porn on my site!
Vince at 23:34:50 Thursday July 29 99
And what really mystifies me is why Atkins has half the population of China back to defend a corner!
Man in Raincoat at 23:33:41 Thursday July 29 99
Have more pictures of girls in the Rogues gallery WSD!
Vince at 23:33:24 Thursday July 29 99
Why doesn't Windy Miller get his head knocked off when he walks out of his Windmill
Vince at 23:33:18 Thursday July 29 99
Why doesn't Windy Miller get his head knocked off when he walks out of his Windmill
Vince at 23:33:16 Thursday July 29 99
Why doesn't Windy Miller get his head knocked off when he walks out of his Windmill
BR at 23:32:19 Thursday July 29 99
It did wonders for my piles!
Vince at 23:32:18 Thursday July 29 99
Why isn't phonetic spelt fonetic
Sid at 23:32:9 Thursday July 29 99
Ray, do you know anything about this supporters spotlight in the programme? Are you gonna be in it??
WSD at 23:32:6 Thursday July 29 99
Everyone's here Big Roy!! I must think of a way of getting more visitors like Phil's Fantasy League, Sid's GTA, or the tipping comp on here. Any ideas anyone??
Ray at 23:31:53 Thursday July 29 99
Haven't yet - I'll trot over and have a look.
Sid at 23:31:22 Thursday July 29 99
Ray, WSD, back to the rough Chris Lee. WSD, thats him!!! I thought they had picked him off the streets!
Vince at 23:31:21 Thursday July 29 99
Why is there only one monopolies commision?
CDU at 23:30:49 Thursday July 29 99
Yep Little Cobbler Down Under is all fired up for his next installment.He's been trying to remember things of worth all week! He'll post to Little Big Roy Saturday. How's your arse after the ride on Saturday last!!! lol
BR at 23:30:32 Thursday July 29 99
Sorry WSD - thought you'd be tidying and polishing your own site!
WSD at 23:29:55 Thursday July 29 99
Well I finally got round to entering Phil's Planet Cobblers Fantasy League, is everyone else in it?
Captain Obvious at 23:29:36 Thursday July 29 99
I write lengthy pieces in 'Word'. Spellcheck 'em, and then cut n' paste 'em.
WSD at 23:28:35 Thursday July 29 99
RAY - at least you were on the list *hurumph*
BR at 23:27:42 Thursday July 29 99
You cool now Ralph?
CDU at 23:27:42 Thursday July 29 99
I've done that before written a huge earth shattering in depth piece only to have clicked Reload instead of Okay. It is very demoralising!
BR at 23:26:30 Thursday July 29 99
Evenin'/mornin' CDU. I'll get Little BR to post a match report to Little CDU on Saturday/Sunday
Ray at 23:25:46 Thursday July 29 99
Actually I could set this page up so that it automatically refreshed after a certain period - but that could cause problems if someone was in the middle of writing something of a fair length.
CDU at 23:24:50 Thursday July 29 99
I'm here Big Roy
Ray at 23:24:24 Thursday July 29 99
Glad to see I was well down the list.......:-(
Reloader at 23:23:50 Thursday July 29 99
It would certainly help!
Ray at 23:23:46 Thursday July 29 99
Good question...
BR at 23:23:5 Thursday July 29 99
You still there CDU? or Ralph? or Ray? . . . .anybody?
Ray at 23:22:40 Thursday July 29 99
Wonder if I can get a litle bell to ring when someone posts something so I don't have to keep pushing reload?
CDU at 23:12:18 Thursday July 29 99
The Aussie dollars worth about as much as Ady Mann!!!!!!! so don't expect too much Ray!
Ralph at 23:11:42 Thursday July 29 99
Hello Hartwell - I take your point about getting a copper but we shouldn't have to. When you find yourself having to sort these people out yourself it spoils the entire enjoyment of the game. It may put off casual supporters returning. The stewards should do their job, plain and simple. I don't want to labour the point as over the years the problems have been quite isolated around the area I sit. My main gripes have centred around Moaners with a capital M and corporate to**ers frequently telling all and sundry that it's not quite like real football and watching MU. On that occasion dear old Rebecca Kerr was very sympathetic and she moved them around rather than putting them in the same place week in week out.
CDU at 23:10:46 Thursday July 29 99
All of these things are for the betterment of the Club. One of our biggest problems last year was the lack of communication from the Club management. So many things happening which in hindsight if explained would have left much more contented fans. Not long to go now, NTFC Millennium CHAMPIONS Div III
Ray at 23:9:27 Thursday July 29 99
.....in fact I'm not getting paid for much I'm doing at the mo....hope thats a real big cheque you've sent CDU!
Ray at 23:7:54 Thursday July 29 99
Pity I don't get paid for all this.....
Ray at 23:7:25 Thursday July 29 99
Yep - thats in the pipeline as well. We're hoping to do "packages" that people can subscribe to - newsletter, programs etc etc.
WSD at 23:6:19 Thursday July 29 99
Maybe they could do a subscription plan for the programme, as it's gonna be bigger this year that might be an idea?
Ray at 23:5:29 Thursday July 29 99
So whats wrong with the other 22 WSD?
Ray at 23:4:54 Thursday July 29 99
I've also suggested a "newsletter" so that out of towners and non-netters can also keep up.
WSD at 23:3:23 Thursday July 29 99
Sir Ray - I've now sold 3 of them 25!!
CDU at 23:2:54 Thursday July 29 99
Timings crap today! Yes Ray probably the most effective and reliable source of Cobblers info available throughout the world!!!!
Ray at 23:1:51 Thursday July 29 99
If a Cobblers fan in Australia uses foul language and no-one is around to hear him........
WSD at 23:1:20 Thursday July 29 99
Very pleasing, over 300 hits in 48 hours. I'm in Soccer-links top 100 now, looking for a promotion place from the second division *lol* might have to settle for the play-offs though! I seem to have attracted some nutty Pish fans to the messageboard though...
CDU at 23:0:45 Thursday July 29 99
Trees and forests eh Ray.
Ray at 23:0:21 Thursday July 29 99
Glad you like the CobbNews CDU - particular as (blowing my own trumpet again) it was my idea and I set it up.
CDU at 22:59:13 Thursday July 29 99
Going well WSD yourself how has the response been to your site?
Ray at 22:58:35 Thursday July 29 99
You can be as foul mouthed as you like CDU - we can't hear you.
WSD at 22:57:54 Thursday July 29 99
How's it going down under CDU?
CDU at 22:56:2 Thursday July 29 99
Poor timing, very downmarket I was of course referring to the comment at22:52;57
CDU at 22:54:9 Thursday July 29 99
That was me
Hartwell Cobbler at 22:53:40 Thursday July 29 99
I also sympathise with you, Michelle, and maybe can offer a word of advice. Several seasons ago we had a group of loud/leud mouthed men sit behind us in the main stand. Their language was so bad my friend's wife went down and told a steward. Sensibly he immediately called the police, who warned, then ejected them, one by one, Maybe the answer, therefore, is to call a copper, if you can see one. Or else insist a steward calls one. If they don't I suggest you report them to the stadium manager. It does appear from what Ralph and others are saying that some of them are not equipped to do the job and need rooting out as much as the actual bad-mouthed "fans."
Anon at 22:52:57 Thursday July 29 99
Fantastic I'll be able to hear some games then. I have to comment on the sensational service given by those responsible for the writing, collation and broadcasting of the Cobb Latest News. I mailed Gareth at the club yesterday thanking him. It was brilliant people were asking about the Luton game here on CC's and me on the other side of the world had all the details in my mailbox! Bloody marvellous.
WSD at 22:51:28 Thursday July 29 99
No, a sub warming up who didn't come on, he did look like a rough Chris Lee actually!
Ray at 22:47:49 Thursday July 29 99
You don't mean Douglas do you - he also played tonight.
Sid at 22:47:35 Thursday July 29 99
Yeah, that'd be him. I thought he looked like a well 'ard Chris Lee!
Ray at 22:46:48 Thursday July 29 99
At the moment we are awaiting the go ahead on the Real Audio front from the higher priests at the BBC - Rad Nor. don't have a problem and we have already obtained permission from the League to go ahead.
WSD at 22:46:25 Thursday July 29 99
Looked like he belonged in Oasis
Sid at 22:45:49 Thursday July 29 99
Another bland team again tonight with a load of trialists! Hey, i have just thought of something to ask you. Who was that trialist warming up last night with the crap hairstyle, you know, the one with the mop on his head. Any ideas?
Ray at 22:44:51 Thursday July 29 99
I don't think Michelle said anything about them being foul and abusive - this is a totally different kettle of fish.
Ralph at 22:39:56 Thursday July 29 99
Moaning is one thing Ray but I thought incessant foul and abusive was an offence nowadays? I can't talk for Michelle only my own experiences.
Cobbler Down Under at 22:39:20 Thursday July 29 99
Morning Ray, any developments on the Real Audio situation? Oh and I sent a cheque yesterday!
Ralph at 22:38:21 Thursday July 29 99
I gotta disagree Fat Rog! Carlo has proved he can score goals, even in bad sides. You must play your goal scorer. When Atkins played him in that withdrawn role he looked half the player and failed to score. Get Carlo in the box alongside Howard and Sturridge and between them they should score hatfuls. So long as Atkins lets players play to feet and they in turn give good, early quality balls in to the box will be fine. Forget five at the back and wing backs we've proved it doesn't work. 4-3-3 will conquer the Universe.
Ray at 22:35:20 Thursday July 29 99
Geoff Harvey is the new Stadium Manager's name if anyone wants to phone up and speak to him.
Ray at 22:34:17 Thursday July 29 99
Although I sympathise, the fact that they are moaning about players isn't actually a criminal offence so I'm not sure what you can do about it - apart from move your seats away.
Blind Boy Grunt (revisited) at 22:31:37 Thursday July 29 99
Who's in the house?
Blind Boy Grunt at 22:30:53 Thursday July 29 99
How's about outing their seat numbers? I did it once to great effect!
Ray at 22:29:56 Thursday July 29 99
Anyone home?
BR at 22:7:1 Thursday July 29 99
Goodnight Michelle.
Michelle at 22:4:55 Thursday July 29 99
thanks for that I'll try, we go to the games to enjoy the football not listen to some egit slating every player at some point. Good read. Bye for tonight
BR at 22:1:57 Thursday July 29 99
It's a difficult one isn't it Michelle? There's a new stadium manager (Ray knows his name) who seems quite approachable or maybe letters to Ian Atkins and Barry Stonhill may get some action. Are you members of the Supporters Trust? - Try talking to TCMP.
Michelle at 21:55:37 Thursday July 29 99
I agree, I saw comments re flasks in winter being allowed in but not plastic bottles, this happened to us. But these Men, totally take the ***s out of the stewards and when we got our new season tickets we made it plain why we wanted them moved but nothing was done. They are season ticket holders also, what can you do!
BR at 21:54:16 Thursday July 29 99
Oh . . and welcome to the site Michelle. Visit often and make Ray a happy chappy!
BR at 21:49:1 Thursday July 29 99
Give us their seat numbers Michelle and we'll send Ray to sort 'em out! But seriously, I think you highlight a problem that Ralph was referring to the other night i.e. the stewards come down hard on the minor infringements like feet on seats but ignore the real trouble makers (IMHO).
Michelle at 21:38:3 Thursday July 29 99
sorry last anon one was from me. Told you I was new at it
Anon at 21:36:30 Thursday July 29 99
No, a friend of a friend gave me some tips on surfing. Now I have your attention maybe you or another reader can help, my family have their season tickets in the west stand and last year we had trouble with some 'supporters' moaning etc. The stewards didn't seem to do a lot, is there anything we can do to stop it ?
Ray at 21:32:34 Thursday July 29 99
Don't worry Geoff - we are gonna walk it...
Geoff Tarry at 21:31:45 Thursday July 29 99
We will be back in division 2 next season if we play more positive attacking football and learn to finish a team off!
Ray at 21:29:53 Thursday July 29 99
How did you find us Michelle? Did you get the address off the CD?
Michelle at 21:28:9 Thursday July 29 99
Thats who I am - new to this chat mallarky, but have been enjoying the Cobblers for a while
Ray at 21:25:2 Thursday July 29 99
Thats it - I resign - this site is closing down. The ignomy of it -
Lake Highlands Girls Classic
League, Dallas Texas is in front of us on Soccer Sites. *sob*
Ray at 21:23:3 Thursday July 29 99
Why not tell us who you are Anon?
Ray at 21:22:24 Thursday July 29 99
Well - looks like we will be out of the top 10 tomorrow. Ukranian Soccer coming up like the proverbial steam train.
Anon at 21:20:46 Thursday July 29 99
Thanks - I am new to this. I will look around next time before making any comments
Ray at 21:14:39 Thursday July 29 99
Tickets are priced at £8.00 adults, £4.50 concessions and £2.00 under 12s. (this is all on the Official Site.)
Ray at 21:12:46 Thursday July 29 99
Last I heard there were 100's left.
Ray at 21:12:11 Thursday July 29 99
1 day 17 hours and 50 minutes to go....
Anon at 21:11:46 Thursday July 29 99
Does anyone know if there are tickets left for Saturdays game and if so how much are they, adults and children
Ray at 21:11:10 Thursday July 29 99
Sorry - I only report - but I would hazard a guess that we will be at full strength on Saturday and today was used as a work out for people unlikely to be playing then.
Bob at 21:9:26 Thursday July 29 99
Why didn't Atkins put out a full team tonight?
Ray at 21:8:49 Thursday July 29 99
Carlo played for 70 minutes, Matthew for 88 - both came through with no ill effects.
Anon at 21:7:39 Thursday July 29 99
thanks Ray - did Carlo make the full 90 minutes ?
Ray at 21:5:14 Thursday July 29 99
Final score: 0-0. Team: Binder, Lovelock (T), Roscoe (T), Doherty (T), Patterson (T), Hope, Parrish, Matthew, Douglas (T), Corazzin, Morrow.
Anon at 21:4:34 Thursday July 29 99
keep the scores coming - please
Fat Rog at 21:4:26 Thursday July 29 99
Following my intervention in the Wilkinson debate earlier this week, I see that St Carlo is again being hailed as the conquering hero who will guide us back to division two. I still think that whilst he is a good player, he really doesn't deserve a place ahead of Sturridge up front. He (Sturridge) and Howard will make an effective pairing. The best place for Corrazin is behind the front two, but I (and I suspect most others) wouldn't favour playing anyone ahead of the great Savage.
Bob at 20:57:43 Thursday July 29 99
I want a bacon sandwich!!!!
Anon at 20:43:18 Thursday July 29 99
Thanks for the report- please continue Ray I am listening
BR at 20:41:4 Thursday July 29 99
P at 19:2:42 - if you haven't got the CD, get one and find out! If you have got the CD, I can't be arsed replying. (but thanks for buying the CD anyway!)
Ray at 20:24:55 Thursday July 29 99
Well thanks everyone for saying thanks. I won't report on any more pre-seasons. Damn - this is the last one.
Ray at 20:10:24 Thursday July 29 99
Yep - I used at least one of Phil's piccies on the CD and can vouch that no payment was asked for or given - just a credit in the production bit. Anyway Phil - you would know if you had purchased one - lol.
Ray at 20:7:54 Thursday July 29 99
Here I am. Its 0-0 at the mo. Both Corazzin and Matthew came throught the first half safely.
WSD at 19:58:32 Thursday July 29 99
Where's Sir Ray with the half-time score from Moor Green???
David Seal at 19:45:31 Thursday July 29 99
Cobblers comments wouldn't have kept you up me and carlo would.
Anon at 19:33:30 Thursday July 29 99
who rattled your cage?
Phil Baron at 19:28:32 Thursday July 29 99
1 Ray did you use any of my pics for the CD sleeve? As you know Ray I have never charged for anything I have ever done for this club but it has been bought to my attention that certain people at the club have slagged me off as someone who "watches games for nothing and never returns anything back to the club".Well I can think of a few people at the club who know different and when I here this it really pisses me off.So as from today if that is the attitude of the people that run the club I will not do bugger all for them and as for promoting N.T.F.C to a number of mags etc that I hope Ray will vouch for I find it very hard to sit back and swallow such crap for people who have been in the job 2 mins
WSD at 19:9:31 Thursday July 29 99
I was asking David Seal....
Dave/Desborough at 19:7:45 Thursday July 29 99
Hartwell Cobbler; The press conference at Sixfields this morn was just a photocall for the new strip apparantly. Although, BBC Npton had Atko saying that Corazzin might start against Macca which is promosing. Hope that helps.
Hippocrates at 19:6:58 Thursday July 29 99
Sid - Sodje is at Luton because as far as we can see he wanted a lot of money to stay. He's been to Hibs for a trial, but Macclesfield stopped paying him last week as he wouldn't sign a contract. I agree with you - he is athletic but inconsistent and ill disciplined. We have signed a couple of good players close season, looking forward to shouting at you all in just over a week!
No1 Cobbler at 19:5:39 Thursday July 29 99
Who are you asking WSD
P at 19:2:42 Thursday July 29 99
Can someone tell me the different between tracks 2 and 3 on the CD other than 3 minutes?
WSD at 18:46:2 Thursday July 29 99
How could Cobblers Comments helped to keep us up? *lol*
No1 Cobbler at 18:39:44 Thursday July 29 99
Hope who spell your name right RAY.
David Seal at 18:36:27 Thursday July 29 99
Ian Atkins is a twat. If he'd had played me all season CC and I would have kept us up and maybe even Wembley again. Since he dropped you went down hill.
Ray at 18:34:44 Thursday July 29 99
I just hope they spell my name right......
Anon at 18:33:58 Thursday July 29 99
If anyone wants to get into football for free just join ST JOHN AMBULANCE and then you can watch every home match for free.
WSD at 18:26:20 Thursday July 29 99
MOTD magazine out 5th August
No1 Cobbler at 18:22:9 Thursday July 29 99
Anon that is a god question. The players haven't even got it yet.
london girl at 17:33:51 Thursday July 29 99
has the new issue of MOTD magazine come out yet (for the CD review?) ? i got fourfourtwo today, which predicts we shall finish fourth, with *sh going up through the play offs...come on TOWNNNN!
Ray at 16:47:45 Thursday July 29 99
Not heard a thing....much like the PA really...
Hartwell Cobbler at 15:30:47 Thursday July 29 99
There was a news conference at the club this morning. Anyone know what it was about ?
Anon at 15:28:23 Thursday July 29 99
Does anybody know when the millenium strip will be available to buy ?
Iwas under the impression it was late july,
Well it's august on sunday!
PS WENT TO SIXFIELDS LAST NIGHT TELL SOMEONE TO GET THE PA SORTED OUT IT'S HOPELESS
BR at 14:50:43 Thursday July 29 99
Can someone ask the club to stop playing the CD until the PA is able to cope? It's counter-productive and frustrating. In the same way as Mark owns the copyright on the artwork, I own the copyright on the music and I'll sue!!!!!:-)
NTFC andy at 13:36:25 Thursday July 29 99
I am god
The Bas***d son of MRS POSH at 12:45:59 Thursday July 29 99
I can't believe reading through some of the drivel that's been posted on here that you are all actually naive enough to believe that Division Three is going to be a stroll for you. I think you lot have got a big shock coming to you. I precdict a bottom eight finish for you...at best.
Ray at 12:26:43 Thursday July 29 99
Moor Green is somewhere up Brum way I was told. Might be worthwhile ringing the club for precise directions - 01604 757773
Ray at 12:25:51 Thursday July 29 99
Very nice pic T. Can't say that I'd be able to recognise you from it though :-)
Dave at 11:43:17 Thursday July 29 99
Where is /who are moor green if i dont know i cant go
T. at 11:19:55 Thursday July 29 99
Direones on Saturday in my home town. Ray, what did you think of the pic?
NSB at 10:19:40 Thursday July 29 99
what other friendlies are there before the season starts?
NSB at 10:16:15 Thursday July 29 99
we should build our own pa system with a hi fi and some massive speakers!
Ray at 10:10:40 Thursday July 29 99
.... and I'm still waiting for them to play track two which Roy specially mixed to cope with the tin cans and bits of string audio system at the Stadium.
Ray at 10:9:18 Thursday July 29 99
Thanks Gareth - now you know how awful the Sixfields PA really is. Based on the effect when they played it last night I'm surprised we actually sold any. We are going to have to get our own CD player down there so people can hear what its really like.
Ray at 10:7:11 Thursday July 29 99
Speaking of late summer showers, they were watering the pitch 45 minutes before the game last night.
NSB at 10:2:3 Thursday July 29 99
But where is the dance remix????
Vince at 9:58:6 Thursday July 29 99
Anyone going to Moor Green tonight? Seemingly they have the best playing surface for miles.Let's hope the Cobblers don't get use to it judging by the state of the Sixfields pitch last season a few late summer showers and it will be looking like a ploughed field!
Gareth at 9:27:53 Thursday July 29 99
Bought the cd last night, put it on as soon as I got home, and I have to say I was pleasantly suprised. All round, the production of the cd has execeeded my expectations (music and packaging). So congrats to Ray, Roy, and WSD!!!
T. at 9:12:28 Thursday July 29 99
only 27 days left in my twenties, the countdown is begun. Can you tell I'm on holiday, boyf is away rehearsing and I'm bored
T. at 9:10:21 Thursday July 29 99
Will you see me in The Bull?Probably not, boyf's dad is coming to the match with me as boyf is off on a stag weekend and didn't connect the dates when I bought the tickets. Boyf also keeps asking me when I'm going to buy him a Dim Ones shirt. Ha bloody ha. My sis and unc are also going, but I do possess a leather bikers jacket fom my teenage years when all my mates had bikes, well some of them have still got bikes now.
Carl at 8:56:6 Thursday July 29 99
Morning all, less than 10 whole days to go. The knots in the stomach are beginning to arrive, I wake up my thoughts are Claret, UP THE COBBLERS
Ray at 0:41:52 Thursday July 29 99
Possibly..
Ralph at 0:35:50 Thursday July 29 99
Proberly?
Ray at 0:27:37 Thursday July 29 99
What did I wear at Chicagos then?
Diamond Geezer at 0:25:35 Thursday July 29 99
West Stand Moaner- your proberly another one that always moaning, never goes to any matches but always has something to moan about. GET A LIFE.
West Stand Dave at 0:16:44 Thursday July 29 99
OY DIAMOND GEEZER - Leave him alone, he's my uncle, and no member of the Nikel family will ever be seen in the colours of the Dim-ones
Diamond Geezer at 0:15:27 Thursday July 29 99
Uncle-Richard - Stop moaning, get off your backside and do something about it then. If your not enjoying your time at Sixfilds follow a club you can enjoy watching. People like you make me sick, moan, moan, moan, moan, moan. If things are that bad (which i'm sure they still are) why not come to Nene Park and see a club which is going places.(Even then you would still proberly moan)
West Stand Dave at 0:14:37 Thursday July 29 99
Ray - what about that dapper number you wore at Chicago's?!
Ray at 0:10:24 Thursday July 29 99
The only leather jacket I have is suede - will that do?
Ray at 0:9:23 Thursday July 29 99
Mark - probably not -
Zebedeee at 0:2:18 Thursday July 29 99
Time for bed! Boing!
Pa Walton at 0:1:29 Thursday July 29 99
G'night Y'all.
TRB Mark at 0:0:1 Thursday July 29 99
Hello Vince, have to agree with you about the memorial. What we need is a memorial monitor, like a milk monitor, but a bit older. As for the posters, I claim all of them as the image is copyrighted to me, you thieving buggers ; ) Ray, I hear you are coming up the Bull on Saturday? Don't forget you leather jacket! Will we see you there too T? Only sold 800 tickets? I' would have thought we would have shifted mor than that. Still, 80, or even 8 is al that is need to outsing the Direones. Oh, and good night!
Nat 1 at 23:42:45 Wednesday July 28 99
Night T. and Ray. Vince, sorry I don't know, the wealth of knowledge has gone to bed:o)
WSD at 23:41:29 Wednesday July 28 99
Nighty night
Vince at 23:37:52 Wednesday July 28 99
The wreaths etc that were left by the Walter Tull Memorial are now all over the place and looking a bit of a mess. Is anyone actually responsible for looking after the area. Also cars are parking behind the memorial - on the Garden of Rest?. Are there any plans to mark the boundary of the garden of rest? It would be terrible if the area was negleted after all the effort that was made to create the memorial.
Ray at 23:37:12 Wednesday July 28 99
Me too.... night all..
T. at 23:36:49 Wednesday July 28 99
I'm off to bed now, night all
The old joke society at 23:34:46 Wednesday July 28 99
A young couple got married & went on a cruise for their honeymoon. When they got back from the honeymoon, the bride immediately called
her mother, who lived a couple of hours away. "Well, darling," said her mom, "how was the honeymoon?" "Oh, mother," she replied, "the honeymoon was wonderful! So romantic, we had a terrific time! But, mother, as soon as we returned, Sam began using really horrible language... Stuff I'd never heard before... Really terrible 4-letter words... You've got to come get me and take me home... PLEASE MOTHER!"
And the new bride began to sob over the telephone. But honey," the mother countered, "WHAT 4-letter words?" "I can't tell you, mother," said the daughter, "they're too awful! COME GET ME, P L E A S E !!!"
"Darling daughter, you must tell me what has you so upset... Tell mother the 4-letter words!" Still sobbing, the bride said, other....words like: DUST...WASH......IRON....COOK!
Nat 1 at 23:33:39 Wednesday July 28 99
Clobber not much in yet, awaiting more delivry. Clothing-t-shirts and sweatshirts in so far, with a "Clobber" logo (where the crest normally goes) and NTFC on the sleeve, available in a variety of colours and sizes. The sweatshirts are slighlty different, without the "clobber" logo but 3 different "mini" shirts with Northampton Town, a great tradtion written under it. Again available in diff. colours and sizes!
Shall I just ask Janet for a job....?
Vince at 23:30:30 Wednesday July 28 99
The club have sold around 800 tickets so far for the big cup game at R&D's "theatre of dreams"(lets face it they can only dream of beating the Cobblers or getting in the League). Clearly the Cobs fans are going to drown out the Direones even if we hve to chuck them in the River Nene (there's a song title in there somewhere)
Nat 1 at 23:26:11 Wednesday July 28 99
I thought they were redeveloping the shop. All what seems to have been done is a lick of paint and a new range of clothes.
Ray at 23:26:1 Wednesday July 28 99
I checked the price list they sent with the posters and I think the big poster would have cost £130....!
Nat 1 at 23:24:19 Wednesday July 28 99
Oh, I think there was one by reception. Not sure though!!!
Ray at 23:23:40 Wednesday July 28 99
I was thinking of getting all the people who attended the recording to sign the big one and then it could go up in the Sporting Bar.
Vince at 23:23:26 Wednesday July 28 99
T,have you tried reversing the charges?
Ray at 23:22:45 Wednesday July 28 99
Yep - all proceeds will finish up in the same place as the CD sales.
Vince at 23:22:1 Wednesday July 28 99
I'll bid a tenner for the 18x18 poster (proceeds to The Trust?)
T. at 23:21:4 Wednesday July 28 99
What's the clobber like?
T. at 23:20:16 Wednesday July 28 99
Like visitor 25,000 50,000 100,000 and the big 30 which is depressing me lots
Nat at 23:19:41 Wednesday July 28 99
I din't see the poster but it was probably up, what was it about? I like the new range of clothing, "clobber"
Noel Cantwell at 23:19:1 Wednesday July 28 99
You could even include that song about me - how did it go?
T. at 23:18:46 Wednesday July 28 99
Well, yes, but you could always give me a poster for my birthday which is 4 weeks todayand in honour of me reaching important milestones on CC
Ray at 23:18:42 Wednesday July 28 99
I'm not quite sure what to do with the 3ft. square one - I can't get it into my car to take anywhere - lol.
Ray at 23:17:21 Wednesday July 28 99
The posters were donated by Carbon Colour Co in Oxford - I have a 3ft by 3ft blowup of the cover, we had an 18 x 18 blowup there tonight and a couple of A4 size ones. All mounted on high quality board. It was suggested that we auction them off when the CD sales have finished. What do you think?
T. at 23:16:13 Wednesday July 28 99
The trouble with school holidays is that I spend far too much time on here and my phone bill shoots up
Barry Fry at 23:16:8 Wednesday July 28 99
How about making another CD featuring that nice song that you sing about me?
WSD at 23:13:47 Wednesday July 28 99
I've got just the right sized CD player for y'us
T. at 23:13:30 Wednesday July 28 99
Is the poster available for sale too?
Ray at 23:13:20 Wednesday July 28 99
All I know about him is that his name is Douglas.
WSD at 23:12:46 Wednesday July 28 99
A trialist called Douglas
T. at 23:12:41 Wednesday July 28 99
Good idea Ray
Ray at 23:12:38 Wednesday July 28 99
Did they have the flash new poster on display Nat?
Vince at 23:11:56 Wednesday July 28 99
Just bck from the game. I thought the team played well and Sturidge looks better every game. Will he keep it up when the season starts and the results count?
Does anyone know who replaced Sturidge? He looked quite sharp. I assume he is a trialist although with the Board telling Atkins he has tp offload players what is the point in givng players a trial if theres no hope of signing them?
Ray at 23:11:48 Wednesday July 28 99
I had enough of shouting at the Town Show and my voice still hasn't fully recovered. I think we should take along a portable CD player at the next match so people can hear what it supposed to sound like.
Anon at 23:11:38 Wednesday July 28 99
or even bought one
Nat 1 at 23:10:53 Wednesday July 28 99
I looked for you, I too thought you'd be at the programme stall. My dad wanted a copy to go in his car so I went into club shop and brought one.
Ray at 23:10:11 Wednesday July 28 99
Nope - we left that to Gareth - who did a superb job of attracting people to the stand.
Robert Dunkley at 23:9:27 Wednesday July 28 99
Yet another win at home to the Hatters, was it Luton's full-strength team. It will be interesting if Sodje signs as he will go for nothing, when Macc paid £10k and Steveanage were fuming!
Ray at 23:9:24 Wednesday July 28 99
.....or thought it was someone else :-)
T. at 23:9:10 Wednesday July 28 99
Ray, were you and WSD shouting like market traders?
Sid at 23:9:7 Wednesday July 28 99
Oh well, I won't get to a game until Spetmeber i have just worked out! NO!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 23:8:36 Wednesday July 28 99
..... and I guess that Nat's excuse for not saying hello is that she didn't see us - lol
WSD at 23:8:4 Wednesday July 28 99
Did you not hear Gareth??!!
Ray at 23:7:34 Wednesday July 28 99
Yes it was the programme stall - but we nicked a small corner.
Nat 1 at 23:6:52 Wednesday July 28 99
I thought it was Dobson who hit the post..........where I was sittimg........lol!!!
Sid at 23:6:28 Wednesday July 28 99
I was going to, but i couldn't see you at the stall. In fact, i thought it was the programme stall!
WSD at 23:6:5 Wednesday July 28 99
Yes thanx Ray
Ray at 23:4:53 Wednesday July 28 99
That any better Dave?
Ray at 23:3:45 Wednesday July 28 99
Next time you want to get in for free T, you now know what to do...
WSD at 23:3:41 Wednesday July 28 99
Ray - why aren't you on icq now?
WSD at 23:3:7 Wednesday July 28 99
Peole were flashing their fivers at us tonight, despite what it sounded like on the PA..
Ray at 23:3:2 Wednesday July 28 99
Anyway - you people who were there - why didn't you come along and say hello when we were flogging the CDs?
T. at 23:2:46 Wednesday July 28 99
There's a bit of a party going on here
T. at 23:1:49 Wednesday July 28 99
Hmm, so you're the people to be seen with then
Sid at 23:1:34 Wednesday July 28 99
Yeah, superb Ray. I was constatly moaning at the players tonight. I'm really getting a feel for the season now! Shame I miss the best games (Boro and Fulham at home!) When I go on holiday, I will get someone to post a message up here so you can here my thoughts on our wins.
Nat 1 at 23:1:33 Wednesday July 28 99
I'm sorry, I got the wrong man!!! Howey and Howard got the same sort of build, roughly the same height, and from where I was sitting it looked like Howard. I now know it was Howey, thanks everyone for correcting me........i feel sooo stoopid!!
Ray at 23:0:34 Wednesday July 28 99
Well I got in (and so did WSD) without tickets (even though we had them). I just flashed a CobblesTones CD at the gate and they were bowing and scraping.
T. at 23:0:10 Wednesday July 28 99
Still if you took away all the season ticket holders from tonights match I guess the number left would be quite small. Do you feel just a little exploited?
WSD at 22:59:31 Wednesday July 28 99
Me and Ray got in for free anyway, yet we both bought tickets. Hmm, explain that then someone!!
Ray at 22:59:21 Wednesday July 28 99
about both your comments....
T. at 22:58:44 Wednesday July 28 99
and then I could've gone tonight
Ray at 22:58:30 Wednesday July 28 99
I agree with you T.
Sid at 22:58:5 Wednesday July 28 99
Hippocrates! Sodje at Luton!! I didn't know that, until i got their and there he was, crap as ever!
Ray at 22:58:2 Wednesday July 28 99
It was Hunt I thought. Nice build up as well wasn't it?
T. at 22:57:59 Wednesday July 28 99
I think season ticket holders should get free entry to pre season friendlies
WSD at 22:56:53 Wednesday July 28 99
Hunt.
T. at 22:56:48 Wednesday July 28 99
and there was a lot to shovel
Sid at 22:56:24 Wednesday July 28 99
Great game tonight! I thought we looked calm and composed on the ball and it was Howey with the first, without a doubt. Did Hunt shoot that rasper that hit the bar, or Howard?
Ray at 22:55:36 Wednesday July 28 99
I've just been shovelling out the pigsty....
Ray at 22:54:54 Wednesday July 28 99
Its all done with mirrors...
T. at 22:54:10 Wednesday July 28 99
.....Ray's comment disappears
T. at 22:53:32 Wednesday July 28 99
....and as if by magic
T. at 22:49:35 Wednesday July 28 99
A strange thing happened today when I clicked on my link to CC, it took me to your home page and it did it the next time too but flashed back here after a couple of seconds
T. at 22:45:38 Wednesday July 28 99
Yes, at last, someone to talk to, though I'm feeling rather tired. There's been some right idiots on here Ray while you've been at the match
WSD at 22:45:2 Wednesday July 28 99
Ray - I shifted two more in the Crown...
Ray at 22:44:2 Wednesday July 28 99
Just a quick word of thanks to WSD and Gareth for helping flog CDs tonight.
Ray at 22:43:11 Wednesday July 28 99
Dunno - I got the impression that they were only working correctly in the East Stand and thats what we were hearing. Doesn't the CD sound awful on the crap PA?
WSD at 22:41:43 Wednesday July 28 99
Well I'm quite happy with that, although I thought we'd blown it at the end. HOWEY's goal was simple and Savage's was classy work with his feet.
Nat 1 at 22:32:5 Wednesday July 28 99
Did they forget to plug the speakers in?
Nat 1 at 22:30:32 Wednesday July 28 99
Was it???? From where I was sitting it looked liked Howard. I never heard it over the PA system (what was the matter with it?)
Ray at 22:25:59 Wednesday July 28 99
Sorry to disappoint Nat - but it was Howey who got the first. I still look forward to the season with optimism after another sound display.
Nat 1 at 22:24:50 Wednesday July 28 99
O'reilly is gonna be one helluva player! BTW did anybody see Atkins' "stockings"....lol!
Nat 1 at 22:21:54 Wednesday July 28 99
I'm back!! Cobblers won 2-1, scorers Steve Howard (yes, he got ANOTHER goal) and super David Savage. Pretty poor game though, what do you expect from a friendly ?
MK Cobbler at 22:19:14 Wednesday July 28 99
Cobblers 2-1 Luton. Not bad
Ben Wright at 22:18:43 Wednesday July 28 99
Does anybody know what the result of the Northampton Vs Luton friendly was tonight?
Larry The Lamb at 22:14:57 Wednesday July 28 99
Swansea 'fan' - So what! You've all been dead in Wales for years.
Liam Aria at 22:13:50 Wednesday July 28 99
Not a bad crowd though, around 5,500 I reckon. With Savage being sent off for a second bookable I think he may miss the opening game v Macc.
Liam Aria at 22:9:32 Wednesday July 28 99
Shock horror! Cobblers lose 0-8!
NSB at 21:53:23 Wednesday July 28 99
I is back from greece and looking to get my hands on our masterpiece.... must i order it online or is it available anywhere else?
NON_FAN_LOOKING_FOR_INFO at 21:27:58 Wednesday July 28 99
Could I ask some REAL fans whether they are optimistic about the Cobblers chances of bouncing back this season???????
T. at 21:27:53 Wednesday July 28 99
Hurry up and get home from the match and get on line, I've got itchy feet.
T. at 21:21:56 Wednesday July 28 99
Any news on the score, I'm getting very restless
Real Fan at 21:12:20 Wednesday July 28 99
You are not a Cobblers supporter, just a follower. A sniping, snidey follower - go away
Uncle Richard at 20:26:46 Wednesday July 28 99
Real Fan (20:30 mon 26th) I'm still looking for somewhere to stick my "snide" remark , Your lucid arguement that he has changed his style to something that will storm the division this season has somehow passed me by . As a Cobblers supporter - though I shall continue to go to matches , and cheer the Town until they're the last team on earth , but my opinion of Atkins hasn't changed since last year , and I shall continue until proven otherwise to say :- Atkins Out
Whoooooooooooooooooooooooosh! at 19:32:53 Wednesday July 28 99
Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
Hippocrates at 19:31:59 Wednesday July 28 99
Thank you for that little thought, anon, I am right in thinking you are several sheds short of a garden centre? Surely your message should start with a capital F, and end with a '!'. Is it possible you are one of these chimps half way to mastering language?
BR at 19:13:58 Wednesday July 28 99
T. - You're not the only one missing the match. I've just got in from Diss after expecting to be there until at least 6.30 pm!! Never mind there's always James Bond to look forward to. Ho Hum.
Hippocrates at 19:12:45 Wednesday July 28 99
Not long until you visit our hallowed Moss Rose turf now Cobblers. We are greasing our chips and watering our pies in anticipation of a big turn out. Lovely Summers day, our entire central defence shipped out for virtually nothing, a squad consisting almost entirely of midfielders, 11 eager Cobblers behind the ball - should be a dull 0-0 by my reckoning!
Best wishes for the new season - your site has helped entertain me through the barren months.
Dave at 18:50:17 Wednesday July 28 99
Cheers Nat, then there will be at least two of us there
T. at 18:42:26 Wednesday July 28 99
I'm not there, boo hoo, a severe lack of cash, its the first season since I started supporting the Cobb's regularly that I haven't been to all the home pre season friendlies, in fact all I'll manage this year is Raunds away (close to home and cheapish) and DireOnes (a stones throw away)
Nat 1 at 18:35:59 Wednesday July 28 99
Dave 7.45 actually:-)
Whoever asked b4 I'm also there this evening:oD
dave at 18:25:59 Wednesday July 28 99
Kick off tonight 7.00 or 7.30 anyone?
T. at 17:56:41 Wednesday July 28 99
Correction, we actually won two nil
T. at 17:52:8 Wednesday July 28 99
WSD Cheers, I tried to pick out the best one but I look P***** on them all, it was my best mates hen night down in London last year at Planet Hollywood, I missed a Cobb's match for it, under a severe threat of abh if I didn't attend from best mate, I rang up my uncle after the match, when he would be home, just after 5 o'clock and was decidedly incomprehensible, I then went cheering, running and shouting through the place when I found out we'd won one nil! You should see some of the photos I didn't send. Decidedly dodgy!
Another Cobblers worst, PNE away last year losing 3-0 and having to travel back with boyf's dad a PNE supporter.
WSD at 17:44:59 Wednesday July 28 99
I'll be there selling CD's! If Ray doesn't mind me plugging my site AGAIN some Pish fan has left a rather "interesting" song for our "2nd CD" on my messageboard.... http://start.at/thehotel - BUT MAKE SURE YOU COME BACK HERE AFTERWARDS!!!
Sid at 17:35:20 Wednesday July 28 99
Yeah, i am, I wont get to see a match for another month!
Vince at 17:27:29 Wednesday July 28 99
Anyone going tonight to watch the friendly against Luton?
Ray at 17:23:57 Wednesday July 28 99
2 days 21 hours and 39 minutes until we start this memorable season with our first trophy of the year.
Vince at 17:20:39 Wednesday July 28 99
Bruce Grobeller has been awarded damages of £80000 against The Sun Newspaper for the match fixing allegations made in the newspaper. It seems that when Grobeller was told this he complained that it was a derisory amount and he'd got twice that for throwing the match against Newcastle!!
Marconi Cobbler at 17:15:45 Wednesday July 28 99
Great news that Carlo is on his way back to full fitness, as I tipped him to score the first goal against Diremonds!!! Come on the Cobblers!!
Hartwell Cobbler at 16:59:6 Wednesday July 28 99
Kellie - NT Supporters Trust Treasurer is Peter Alker on 01604 407428.
Nat 1 at 16:35:0 Wednesday July 28 99
I'm an official "rogue"!!! WSD can I also add Preston away 1998 (1-0) to the worst moment category, or is it too late?
Nat 1 at 16:32:28 Wednesday July 28 99
BR I don't remember anybody taking my picture! I can't even remember seeing anybody I recognised, except for the players and the people I was with!
Sad news about Razor not playing:-(
NTFC ???? at 16:20:38 Wednesday July 28 99
i will kick all of your heads in gimps
WSD at 14:58:38 Wednesday July 28 99
Ray, check out the Rogues' gallery on IWBUTHE, T looks a bit, er, well shall we say it looks as if she's enjoying herself!!
Ray at 14:50:20 Wednesday July 28 99
Whats this about a "T" picture? Not one of those mucky poses is it?
Ray at 14:44:26 Wednesday July 28 99
So that was 50 for the fans and 800 for Barry "who ate all the pies" Fry, I take it.
WSD at 14:15:18 Wednesday July 28 99
Posh have sold out their allocation for the 14th and now they're crowin for more, awwwwwww, bless 'em !
Chicago Cobbler at 14:8:24 Wednesday July 28 99
Thanks TRB Mark, and best wishes to all for the start of the 3rd Division Championship Season! Actually, and I know that this is typically American... but I would be even more pleased to see the Cobbs be third in the table, go through the playoffs, and return to Wembley again! It is hard to beat that for excitement!!! Okay... I'll back down and settle for the automatic promotion... Cheers all and catch up in a couple of weeks. -CC
WSD at 13:56:44 Wednesday July 28 99
Hey Tara, nice pic!
T. at 13:29:25 Wednesday July 28 99
Nice one Vince
Vince at 12:14:16 Wednesday July 28 99
Conference newcomers Nuneaton Borough are advertising for a matchday tannoy announcer - details on http://boro.brewersnet.com/
- Has anyone told Pete Smith?!?
kellie at 12:9:44 Wednesday July 28 99
Opps!! sorry wrongg e-mail address. my poor typing is to blame.
please reply to this e-mail address if you can help me in my research!!
kellie at 12:3:14 Wednesday July 28 99
Please Help!!!!
I am researching my Masters dissertation on the subject of supporters organisations and I am looking at Northampton Town Supporters Trust. as one of my case studies. As part of the research, I need some input from some members of the Trust - can anyone help? If you can, or you want any more info on my research, please e-mail me
Thanks
Vince at 11:44:39 Wednesday July 28 99
According to todays C&E Ray Warburton will not play in Satuday's Maunsell Cup game. Seemingly he is recovering from a double hernia operation. Since Ray & Carl Heggs left The Cobblers R&D seem to have got very little from these players considering the amount of money they paid (although Ray did score in the last minute at an FA Cup game at Leatherhead to keep R&D's in the cup so I suppose that alone warranted his transfer fee). With Heggsey out of favour with Talbot and poor Ray struggling to get match fit before the next injury keeps him out the deal which took the players from the Cobblers looks better as time passes. Anyone know whats happened to Heggsey? I assume he's still contracted to R&D but I don't know if he's actually playing.
Vince at 10:47:31 Wednesday July 28 99
Hartwell Cobbler, The cheque is in the post for " Ye Hamtune Chronicles"
Hartwell Cobbler at 9:23:3 Wednesday July 28 99
SBJ - many thanks for your order for Hamtune Chronicles and support for the venture. Your copy's in today's post.
T. at 7:53:22 Wednesday July 28 99
To the Surrey Cobbler, looks like the problems at your end!The explanations are there has been a suspension of mail relays to your account or the university mail server is down. Can you investigate if there's anyone technical about?
TRB Mark at 0:11:28 Wednesday July 28 99
to Hmmmmmmmmmm. I was just trying to drop Ray in it! He IS"NT the Real Mr Posh as the Real, Real Mr Posh di, in reality, turn up at the town show.
Congratulations and best wishes to the Chicago Cobbler on your forthcoming wedding.....
BR at 23:37:43 Tuesday July 27 99
Nat1 - The picture was taken by Ray down Chicago's on the night of the shirt launch. I must remember to thank him . . . . . . .
Sid ----> GTA CALL!!! at 23:14:9 Tuesday July 27 99
And i forgot, Anyone wishing to put forward their 'Guess The Attendance' for the Rushden and Diamonds game this Saturday, please do so soon. I thank everyone that has already done so, (about 15 people have guessed so far) but there are probably some who were regulars last year that haven't yet guessed. Please e-mail me with your Full Name and Attendance guess, or just go to my site and use the form there. Thanks!
Sid at 23:10:54 Tuesday July 27 99
Okay, my site is getting close to the 10000 hits mark and i want it done by next week. My hits seem to have shot up recently for some reason and two months ago ididn't think i would get so many per day now. Ray, I am catching up! Also, this site has just reached 130,000 so i make that 30,000 in...let me see.. in about 10-11 weeks isn't it?
Team for Saturday? at 22:51:36 Tuesday July 27 99
Welch; Hendon, Howey, Hope, Spedding; Hunt, Hunter, Savage; Corrazin, Howard, Sturridge. Blimey!
WSD at 22:1:31 Tuesday July 27 99
NAT - check your mail!!
Nat at 21:29:10 Tuesday July 27 99
I looked at the "rogue gallery" it was full of dodgy geezers.....ummmmmm, go on then. E-mail us with info about what to do.
U.P. at 20:52:0 Tuesday July 27 99
Although I am sorry to hear that his injuries may result in him not playing again (for another club) - just to prove I am not heartless.
Uther Pendragon at 20:50:39 Tuesday July 27 99
When I look back on my youth (a fair time ago) I remember the summers were always sunny and holidays lasted forever. This is called selective memory and it seems to have been happening earlier in the day with regard to the Cobblers career of one P.Wilkinson. Just in case you have forgotten, he was crap.
T. at 20:50:13 Tuesday July 27 99
Hello WSD, just been to your site and emailed you
West Stand Dave at 20:38:9 Tuesday July 27 99
NAT - fancy being in the "rogues gallery" then?
T. at 20:34:9 Tuesday July 27 99
Anyone in for a chat tonight?Had a disasterous day and have got no cash til Friday and would footy tomorrow cheer me up? Maybe I'll sit on the puter and hang out for updates
Nat 1 at 20:32:25 Tuesday July 27 99
WSD no need to panic! found it, suvived it and now back "home" safely. Really Dave, it's excellant, I'm lost for words.........!
WSD at 20:31:16 Tuesday July 27 99
Flippin 'eck - 18th?? Watch out Ray - Dave's coming!!
london girl at 20:22:26 Tuesday July 27 99
(that last one, to WSD was from me)...
Anon at 20:21:45 Tuesday July 27 99
WSD- i love your site- i found it when i was looking thru the soccer-sites top100 (youre curently 18, ray is 9)- esp love rays' professional photo- were you a doctor in an ossie soap ina former life, ray???????.
but seriously, nice one.
WSD at 19:55:36 Tuesday July 27 99
It's working, you must've typed in the wrong url - start.at/thehotel
Nat 1 at 19:50:34 Tuesday July 27 99
WEST STAND DAVE-HELP!!!! I've tried and tried to access your site, howver I keep getting a message saying that the website hasn't been registered and that I your site cannot be retrieved!! WHAT'S GOING ON!!!
Nat 1 at 19:38:5 Tuesday July 27 99
BTW BR where did this picture come from?
Nat1 at 19:36:45 Tuesday July 27 99
I'm my way down to the hotel!!! Probably be back later.......
Nat1 at 19:35:26 Tuesday July 27 99
Sorry WSD haven't been there yet! BR, and with my picture it will look more like an advert for "return of the living dead"
Big Roy, you're confused, I keep wanting to write West Stand DAVE!!!
How about Nat1?
WSD at 19:31:6 Tuesday July 27 99
Still there Nat? Blimey, you must be 'avin a good look round the ole Hotel !
WSD at 19:24:46 Tuesday July 27 99
"Return of the Zombies"?? Cheers Big Roy!!
sparkey at 19:21:27 Tuesday July 27 99
please can someone tell me when the fulham game is, and whether we (cobblers living in the south east) can get tickets from the cottage?
BR at 19:18:40 Tuesday July 27 99
West Stand Nat - you're gonna have to change your handle, I keep getting you mixed up with WSD! I think your photo should go on Dave's CobblesTones page. Anything to make it look less like a trailer for a "The Return of the Zombies"
West Stand Nat at 19:14:3 Tuesday July 27 99
First I'm going to check out this Radio cobblers thing then have a little look at a dodgy website that has just been born, oh I forget what it's called got sommat to do wif an hotel though:-)
West Stand Nat at 19:10:54 Tuesday July 27 99
WSD, I'm gonna watch that. To your previous posting I'm also going to the Lu'on match and to the diremonds, phew, what a busy week...........!
Tulip at 19:6:0 Tuesday July 27 99
Sharon - I'm off to do what I should have done last Tuesday. Are you going to the Luton match tomorrow night?
... at 19:0:21 Tuesday July 27 99
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WSD at 18:56:55 Tuesday July 27 99
Celtic-Newcastle anyone?
Sharon at 18:54:4 Tuesday July 27 99
Tulip - can it get any better? i suppose it will be a night in flicking through the satalite trying to find some good football. But I doubt I will find any as the Cobblers aren't playing!!
Tulip at 18:50:4 Tuesday July 27 99
Hoping for a better night! Are you?
Sharon at 18:44:36 Tuesday July 27 99
Tulip - had a good day?
Squonk at 18:26:17 Tuesday July 27 99
. . . . and another thing. Why can I take a flask of tea into the ground in the winter but not a plastic bottle of water in the summer? Surely the glass in the flask is a far more lethal weapon than a plastic bottle! I suppose the answer will be to ban flasks as well, so I'll shut up!
Esther Rancid at 18:20:43 Tuesday July 27 99
SBJ - why not get an early train to Northampton and then see if some kind soul will give you a lift to Macc. There's probably a few going up?
dyl at 17:26:59 Tuesday July 27 99
SBJ I had similar problems last year at the start of the season. Apparently the rail firms up their prices at weekends during the Summer, and unfortunately the first few weeks of the season fall into this period. It's nothing to do with the popularity of Macc, it's about the profiteering inherrent in the privatised rail companies. Try seeing if there is another company on the same line that will do the journey for cheaper. Silverlink trains to London for example, may be very slow, but they are also very cheap. It pays to shop around (in theory), but if Virgin have a monopoly on that line, then the case against privatised rail travel is boosted. I'll get off my soapbox now, but after years of travelling by train to see hte Cobblers I have a million and one tales of wo. If in doubt, walk!
SBJ at 17:20:12 Tuesday July 27 99
Dear That's Life, I've just been robbed of £49 for a train ticket to the Macc game! Apparently (and I quote the Virgin Trainlines official here) "Macclesfield's a popular place you know." Do any other viewers have stories of similar right-royal-rip-offs on British trains? If the game's 0-0 I'll consider legal action, oh yes. Signed, I.M. Skint-Now, London.
Anon at 17:11:14 Tuesday July 27 99
First prize in the tipping competition a cobblers cd, second prize 2 cds
Ray at 17:10:1 Tuesday July 27 99
Yes there is a prize for the tipping competition. Unfortunately I think Steve Church (who is sponsoring the trophy for Internet Player of the Year) might have a few words to say about it being presented by someone else. Personally I'd like to see Howard, Corazzin, Sturridge and Savage all playing - that should tear a few defences apart.
Phil Baron at 16:56:43 Tuesday July 27 99
Hi all is there a prize for the tipping competition? How about the winner(if practical)presents the e-mail group player of the year thing? This years could go to whoever is leading at the time.I think the lads will do well this season and I think Sturridge and Savage look very well balanced.It will be intresting to see Carlo and sturridge play as they seem quite a simalar player.The player from Southend(I forget his name) seems to want to lose a few pounds and he may seemto enjoy his game a bit more!!!!
WSD at 15:7:15 Tuesday July 27 99
Cheers Gareth - your soapbox article is now up on the site. Good luck, hope you win! Maybe this will encourage more people to submit articles?
Chicago Cobbler at 14:44:35 Tuesday July 27 99
BTW-- The Fire play on ABC (for those of you who are really bored and have a dish)at 3pm Chicago time (9pm N'town)against L.A. This is a big deal to be on national television. Reckon that 4-8 Million people will be watching. Great quote from the Derby coach after we won our friendly last week... " I wasn't pleased with how we played in the first half and that was only surpassed by how disappointed I was in the second" The Fire won 1-0 after a laser shot by Ante Razov.
Hmmmmm at 14:34:34 Tuesday July 27 99
I think some people are missing a trick here. At no time has Ray denied being "The Real Mr. Posh". He HAS denied being "Mr. Posh". If you look at the styles of the two contributors, Mr. Posh usually types in upper case and uses abusive and foul language (not Ray's style at all!), whereas The Real Mr. Posh is obviously intelligent, often humorous and never uses bad language to make a point. It also appears TRB Mark cannot corroborate Ray's declaration that he met (The Real) Mr. Posh up the Northamton Show. Curious . . . . .
gk at 14:5:25 Tuesday July 27 99
wsd, I've just posted a soapbox article. Did you get it ok?
West Stand Dave at 13:23:12 Tuesday July 27 99
There is a chance to win Fifa 99 on CD-Rom at
http://www.fromtheterrace.co.uk/ this month. Simply submit the best "soapbox" article of the month and a copy will be yours! This could be about anything, last season, Ian Atkins, The CobblesTones, Peterborough, whatever you like.
T. at 12:22:32 Tuesday July 27 99
Surrey cobbler tried again and had it rejected, will contact the server later
Ray at 10:58:14 Tuesday July 27 99
If anyone has ordered a cd through surrart.ac.uk - your mail bounced..
West Stand Dave at 10:58:6 Tuesday July 27 99
I assume no-one is going to the Luton game seeing as I haven't received any comments....
Ray at 10:50:25 Tuesday July 27 99
I assume everyone is perfectly satisfied with the management of Sixfields as I haven't received any mail....
Surrey Cobbler at 10:40:0 Tuesday July 27 99
I am not Anon..... I am THE SURREY COBBLER
Anon at 10:39:8 Tuesday July 27 99
T, hope you got the message. Keep trying, our server is like the tutors. Does what it wants, when it wants, if at all.
Anon at 9:38:26 Tuesday July 27 99
BR - by modern standards our pa isn't adequate for music at all - so any talk of Radio Cobblers is just that -- cobblers.
West Stand Dave at 9:32:42 Tuesday July 27 99
Well what else would my Yahoo Pager name be other than I_Was_Born_Under_The_hotel_End ??!!
Ray at 8:50:16 Tuesday July 27 99
See below....
Diamond Cutter at 8:33:3 Tuesday July 27 99
How did the Cobblers get on at Hednesford last night?
Carl at 8:30:6 Tuesday July 27 99
I've got Yahoo Pager, and my name on it is Carl_The_Cobbler, what about you?
Anon at 0:49:21 Tuesday July 27 99
When the season starts the talk will be of football!Until then who cares.
Ray at 0:10:22 Tuesday July 27 99
Yes Mark - whatever you say....
TRB Mark at 23:28:42 Monday July 26 99
Ray, in one of your postings this weekend, you claim that I can verify that you are NOT that Real Mr Posh, as he turned up on my stall at the Town show. I do not recollect meeting said Mr Posh, unless he was wearing a cunning disguise (i.e a Cobblers shirt) *Big Roy, email me regarding saturday direones game please .*
Ralph at 23:6:33 Monday July 26 99
Apparently.
WSD at 22:56:19 Monday July 26 99
Night night all, I'm very tired after a successful(ish) launch! Who's going to the Luton game? I've had a change of heart and decided to go to help Sir Ray sell CD's!
BR at 22:51:28 Monday July 26 99
Sorry - I've only just caught up with the latest inane drivel. This Radio Cobblers thingy - Is it going out over the very PA Hartwell and I have rightly berated?
mick at 22:50:29 Monday July 26 99
Ralph, Rats and Dogs aren't lumbered by having to serve a real crowd
BR at 22:47:14 Monday July 26 99
I object to being called a "hulking great dribbly" :-)
WSD at 22:46:21 Monday July 26 99
Erm, thanx Fellow sufferer, I'm sure that advice will be, um, useful! :oD
Ralph at 22:46:11 Monday July 26 99
How did the pitch look? I understand that only £6k was available to spend on repair this summer. It looked awful a few weeks back, has it recovered?
Hartwell Cobbler at 22:44:31 Monday July 26 99
NTFC - yep. right.
Ralph at 22:44:4 Monday July 26 99
On the subject of new stadium manager and suggestions - Dare I say it get the new chap over to R&D. The food there has always been hot, wholesome and affordable. It's also served by people who are used to serving food! I once went for a cup of tea only to be told that they had run out of water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get the stewards to steward! Why is it they will make a four hundred yard round trip to tell a ten year old to get his feet off the seats (your not at home now sonny) but when a hulking great dribbly is constantly hurling foul mouthed abuse at all and sundry no more that ten yards away . . .nuffink!
Fellow sufferer at 22:42:37 Monday July 26 99
I know how you feel WSD - it's so painful isn't it? Try Vaseline, it worked wonders for me
WSD at 22:39:29 Monday July 26 99
Do any other Cobblers fans have ICQ or Yahoo Pager?
Anon at 22:34:44 Monday July 26 99
Come on guys this is a serious question!!!! Bianca's mum in Rear Enders is featured in this week's Radio Times in 'My Kind of Day'. During the interview she mentions her ex-hubby as being Phillip Chard. Is this OUR Phil?
NTFC at 22:34:23 Monday July 26 99
What Hartwell Cobbler is trying to say is that the PA is crap but we are skint
Hartwell Cobbler at 22:31:54 Monday July 26 99
BR - yes, the Sixfields pa system is a bad audio joke. Last season, they "upgraded" it. What it looks and sounds like they did, was to change the speaker drivers to provide more low/mid range response, presumably to improve music quality. However, in doing so, they appear to have considerably reduced the speakers'handling capacities. So, while at low wattage the system sounds quite reasonable, as the stadium fills up and the sound levels are increased, massive distortion sets in. Many times last season the amps were cranked up well beyond the handling capacity of the speakers.The net result was an excrutiating and totally unintelligible cacophany. Smithy's announcements over the top of the music were also often done without dropping the music volume level. No doubt it was all done on a shoestring budget. But,if the club feels (rightly) music to be an integral part of the pre-match entertainment, it would surely be better and more cost-effective to hire in some mid-bass sound reinforcement. PA hire is not costly. Many stadia now do this, supplementing their flown top/mid rich speakers with bas cabs on the ground. It's not beyond the bounds of possibility that a local pa company might provide this reinforcement at a peppercorn rate for the pr spin-off value. So there! Signed - James B Lansing.
Allah at 22:30:54 Monday July 26 99
Infedel dogs, you are no match for the mighty Iran Kicks!
WSD at 22:27:35 Monday July 26 99
I will soon be added to Soccer-Links' 2nd division and am aiming for a play-off place at the very least *lol*
Sid at 22:25:44 Monday July 26 99
Oh, one more thing, no two more thing. WSD, like the ad on my messageboard, i will delete that posting in the morning...(LOL) and Ray, holding your own in 10th in Soccer-links, I am now down to 40th from 37th!
D I Beach at 22:25:38 Monday July 26 99
Steady on men! I dont want any more fighting while my back is exposed. da da de da da do de da da
Sid at 22:24:9 Monday July 26 99
Okay, I have to go now. WSD, yes the links is fine, but i dont just do the transfer rumours though! See-yah.
Ray at 22:21:25 Monday July 26 99
Can't remember if I've posted this previously but the next Open Forum for the Trust is on Thursday 5th. August.
WSD at 22:20:32 Monday July 26 99
There you go Ray - you've got you're mind on them...
Ray at 22:19:1 Monday July 26 99
4 days, 16 hours and 43 minutes until we start thrashing R&D.
Ray at 22:15:57 Monday July 26 99
Rich cousins from the East? Explain please. NO I AM NOT MR POSH!!!
Ray at 22:14:57 Monday July 26 99
Dave - they just had the Monkees on VH1 Classic.
Sid at 22:14:51 Monday July 26 99
Ray, you were Mr Posh?? Have i missed something??
West Stand Dave at 22:13:56 Monday July 26 99
Actually I'm a bit concerned by your comapny name Ray. First came the revelations last week that you are Mr posh, and now it seems you're laeaning towards our rich cousins from the east....
Ralph at 22:13:50 Monday July 26 99
What about 'SID'S CAFE'? Open all hours! :-)
Ray at 22:13:40 Monday July 26 99
Yeh - pity more people don't pay me for finding them :-)
Sid at 22:12:8 Monday July 26 99
Ray, your company name is just like you. You come up with "Solutions" every time!!! LOL!!
Ralph at 22:11:46 Monday July 26 99
Here's a question for you. Bianca's mum in Rear Enders is featured in this week's Radio Times in 'My Kind of Day'. During the interview she mentions her ex-hubby as being Phillip Chard. Is that OUR Phil?
Ray at 22:11:32 Monday July 26 99
Actually Im not all that interested in fighting, lets just say the Cobblers have some excellent sites - each with their own flavour.
WSD at 22:11:10 Monday July 26 99
Jesus Ray - I've just changed it to something else, why weren't you quicker?! Check what's up now, is that OK Ray and Sid?
Sid at 22:10:52 Monday July 26 99
What does Sartorally mean Ray??
Ray at 22:9:33 Monday July 26 99
Dave - call Sids site "Northampton Town - unofficial" as he wants and call this one "The Cobblers - the unofficial site"
Sid at 22:8:26 Monday July 26 99
WSD, i know what you mean. You can just get really into it and update everything, and the time just flies! As for me and Ray fighting.... well... there's no contest.. LOL!
WSD at 22:7:54 Monday July 26 99
YAY!! The landmark 50 visitors has been reached! Only some 129,471 short of this site then!
Ray at 22:7:26 Monday July 26 99
You can call my site anything you like as long as people keep coming and I head towards the magic million :-)
Sid at 22:6:51 Monday July 26 99
I suppose so Ray..... (damn...!) err... what about Sid's NTFC site or something... i dont know....
WSD at 22:6:9 Monday July 26 99
*Prepares for fight between Ray and Sid* SID - I dont know how long, I've been planning it for a while and I've been adding bits and pieces for quite a while. I had a marathon sesh and finished it today tho :oD
Sid at 22:5:5 Monday July 26 99
Right, who is going to dedicate a song to all the contributors to Ray's site?
Ray at 22:4:6 Monday July 26 99
Sorry Sid - you can't have Northampton Town - the unofficial site - cos thats here :-)
Ray at 22:3:4 Monday July 26 99
Sid's Site - Sartorallly elegant news, views and chat.
Ray at 22:1:59 Monday July 26 99
Yep - I remember - this is what they are trying to emulate - Radio Cobblers - sponsored by Blue Diamond Solutions......hmmm I've heard that name somewhere before.
Sid <------ calms down at 22:1:41 Monday July 26 99
So, WSD, in other words could you, erm, change it to "Northampton Town FC - Unofficial: Simon Sidwell's site brings you the latest news, results and his Guess the Attendance Comp." or something to that effect?!?! Great site anyway, how long did it take you?
WSD at 22:1:7 Monday July 26 99
Well then Sid, what do you wantme to put?!
Ralph at 22:0:6 Monday July 26 99
Radio Cobblers! Does anyone remember the little booth at the back of the wooden stand at the County Ground? Radio Cobblers would play the hits of the day, courtesy of John Lever. The 'DJ' was a copper or a special as I recall. Mouldy Old Dough anyone?
Ray at 22:0:0 Monday July 26 99
Sorry Sid - what were you saying?
Ray at 21:59:8 Monday July 26 99
I haven't heard the Sturridge in - Corazzin out bit - I know there are a few more on the hit list before him.
Sid at 21:58:18 Monday July 26 99
WSD, The site is excellent, and you definitely deserve a link. But one thing. In the Links page, Could you put something a bit better than "Sid's Site: Good for sound clips and transfer rumours" I'll have you know I've slaved for over ten months to bring you all the 'latest news' together from my various sources and this what i get?? Right thats it, i quit, no more updating my site anymore.................. (is anyone listening yo my rant?? i might get some sympathy here...... LOL!)
Ray at 21:58:12 Monday July 26 99
Howard had an excellent game on Saturday, doing exactly what he was signed up to do.
Ralph at 21:55:53 Monday July 26 99
I heard Sturridge in meant Corrazin out. On the Wilko debate he has never been a goal scorer and all club's need someone to find the net regularly. Carlo scored plenty last season in a struggling side, albeit many from the spot, and did the same for Plymouth the season before. I agree with FR about Howard, a good signing but again the crowd give him stick, he wears 9 so he's expected to score goals. I believe his strength is in creating chances for others.
Ray at 21:55:33 Monday July 26 99
I think they may get a bit suspicious if they get 25000 requests for Fields of Green though.
WSD at 21:54:21 Monday July 26 99
Or Daydream believer before the Pish game, ah yes I can see it now, CHEER UP BARRY FRYYYYYY.....
WSD at 21:53:52 Monday July 26 99
Radio Cobblers - kOoL - CobblesTones anyone?!
Ray at 21:53:18 Monday July 26 99
Only a EMEB engineer would post on the internet telling everyone the power is back on....*sigh*
Ray at 21:51:40 Monday July 26 99
OK people - heres another bit of "first" for you. Check out http://www.ntfc.co.uk/radio.htm
emeb engineer at 21:51:26 Monday July 26 99
Good news for anybody in the kingsthorpe /whitehills / sunnyside areas of Northampton .Who may be sat in the dark due to the power cut we experienced tonight !
THE ELECTRICITY IS NOW BACK ON !!!!
Paul Wilkinson's Mum at 21:50:53 Monday July 26 99
Fat Rog - Do you have any data to back up the claim that Wilko has been 'a fine striker over the years'?
Ray at 21:50:37 Monday July 26 99
Byeeee T.
Ray at 21:50:6 Monday July 26 99
Don't forget Dave that the squad numbers are only provisional at the moment.
T. at 21:50:5 Monday July 26 99
Gotta go, short visit, off to play crib!!
WSD at 21:49:15 Monday July 26 99
I'm talking about Studger of course, not Atkins *lol*
Ray at 21:49:9 Monday July 26 99
Actually I pretty certain he agreed a day or two ago - but the longer we left it the less wages we had to pay.
West Stand Dave at 21:48:47 Monday July 26 99
So will be get squad number 26?
Ray at 21:48:7 Monday July 26 99
High Tea.
Sid at 21:47:45 Monday July 26 99
Ray, I might rush off to do the Sturridge news though! It is good that he has signed, and could be another good Atkins signings. Yet another ex brum and Stoke, but who cares?!
T. at 21:47:20 Monday July 26 99
Evening all
Ray at 21:46:2 Monday July 26 99
In case you missed it a few minutes ago - it was confirmed to me on the phone tonight whilst getting the Hednesford report that Sturridge has DEFINITELY and OFFICIALLY signed up. I saw Carlo today - and he was still limping.
Fat Rog at 21:45:2 Monday July 26 99
It's nice to know that I wasn't in a minority of one over Wilkinson. If memory serves me right he was rushed back from injury on more than one occasion. It IS good news about Sturridge who looks real quality. It was a serious point about Corrazin last time. I think he always flatters to deceive - a nice touch and then loses the ball to the first tackle. Most of his goals from the penalty spot. Not that we played to his strengths last season. Sturridge looks a better bet.
Ralph at 21:44:53 Monday July 26 99
Welcome back Ralph! We've had a power cut here in sunny Kingsthorpe, one minute surfin' then nuffink. Still two hours of darkness is good for the sole.
Sid at 21:44:20 Monday July 26 99
LOL Ray, not tonight, I have just caught up with the weekend news. I hadn't updated since Friday!
Ray at 21:41:1 Monday July 26 99
Ray listens to the sound of rapidly disappearing footsteps as Sid rushes off to do his report.
WSD at 21:40:57 Monday July 26 99
And so to Luton and then Nene Park...
Ray at 21:40:0 Monday July 26 99
The match finished 0-2. There were no further substitutions.
Sid at 21:39:51 Monday July 26 99
So Ray, the Hednesford score?
Ray at 21:37:45 Monday July 26 99
One of the problems he's had is that most of the time hes been on the books the poor chap has never been 100% fit.
BR at 21:37:27 Monday July 26 99
A technical point about the CD. I mixed track 2 as an instrumental with Sixfield's crap PA in mind. I boosted the bass and enhanced the drums to compensate for the poor frequency response of the tin cans that pass as speakers. However, that was all in vain as they seem to ignore this version (even though I seem to remember telling various people at the club about this) in favour of the "radio friendly" first track which has reduced intrumentation and is better suited to FM quality broadcasts. Never mind eh!
Ray at 21:36:4 Monday July 26 99
Actually I was a wealth of information before - its just that I've now been given a little bit more freedom to report what I've heard.
Sid at 21:35:31 Monday July 26 99
Fat Rog, you said "He (Wilko) was justifiably Man of the Match against Lancaster (I think) but was still laughed off the pitch by a number of idiots that day." I agree with you there, that was his best game. But he has been given a fair crack, and wasn't up to it.
Ray at 21:35:6 Monday July 26 99
Actually I find the news about Wilko quite sad...he certainly didn't deserve the laughter when he was announced as Man of the Match at the Lancaster game.
Sid at 21:33:50 Monday July 26 99
Ray, tell me more about Wilko... it seems you are a wealth of info now!
Sid at 21:33:24 Monday July 26 99
Ray, i beat your posting!!! well, it was a dead heat anyway
Ray at 21:32:15 Monday July 26 99
Its 99.99% certain that Wilkinson will never play for the Cobblers again. Its also extremely likely that due to the injuries he sustained last season that his career is now over.
Sid at 21:32:15 Monday July 26 99
ATKINS!!!!! Great, no wonder we are losing 0-2. Well, Hednesford isn't far from his home is it?!
Ray at 21:31:6 Monday July 26 99
Its now official - Sturridge is signed up.
Ray at 21:30:31 Monday July 26 99
The reason for the "bing bong" was because everything was being broadcast over the "emergency" system. I don't know what they were going to do in an emergency - thank goodness there wasn't one.
Fat Rog at 21:27:56 Monday July 26 99
OK Lurker. I didn't intend to say anything but you forced me into it.
First, I agree with Bob about the CD, but in view of Ray's comment about the "aural" I'll hold judgment on it til the PA system is fixed (and presumably doesn't go "bing bong" at the start of every announcement and cuts off the first twenty seconds of it.
Second, I think that Paul Wilkinson has been given a pretty raw deal at Sixfields. He has proved himself to be a fine striker over the years and showed himself to still be one in a cobblers shirt. He was justifiably Man of theMatch against Lancaster (I think)but was still laughed off the pitch by a number of idiots)that day, Lurker. Point is that we all need to support the team - all the team - all of the time no matter what their performance is like on that particular day.
Third, I concede that despite Wilkinson's wonderfulness, Howard is a better player and that the siginig of Sturridge would be, to use an Atkinsism, "terrific". If we have to sell Corrazzin to get him, we should.
Here endeth the considered view for now.
Ray at 21:26:51 Monday July 26 99
Didn't I tell you I was telepathic then?
Ray at 21:26:24 Monday July 26 99
Yep - God is helping us and is on the field at the back.
BR at 21:26:12 Monday July 26 99
Are you getting this info by mobile phone Ray?
WSD at 21:25:30 Monday July 26 99
ATKINS?? God help us
Ray at 21:24:29 Monday July 26 99
10 minutes to go.
Ray at 21:23:50 Monday July 26 99
Real Soccer Chat: We are currently losing 0-2 at Hednesford. Team: O'Reilly, Trialist, Gould, Nash, Atkins, Trialist, Hunt, Trialist, Lee, Wilson, Morrow. Syvestri on for one of the trialists, Dixon on for Morrow.
Lurkers anonymous at 21:18:58 Monday July 26 99
So give us some real soccer chat and discussion then Fat Rog.
Ray at 21:17:39 Monday July 26 99
As the PA is faulty at the moment you didn't get the full "aural". Listen to it when its been fixed.
Bob at 21:16:12 Monday July 26 99
I have to agree with Fat Rog. I also think that although the CD is a worthy effort it did sound a bit depressing when I heard it on saturday at the Villa game. It was awful. Sorry, but it is.
Squonk at 21:13:40 Monday July 26 99
.. and another thing - how about one of them ski lifts to help us get back up the hill behind the North Stand?
Fat Rog at 21:11:39 Monday July 26 99
This guest book has become a bit of a disappointment. It used to be full of real soccer chat and discussion of Cobblers issues. It is now a bit of a glorifed chat room full of inane rubbish. A pity.
West Stand Dave at 21:5:35 Monday July 26 99
Awww, stoppit everyone! DAV - It's my natural look *lol*
Squonk at 20:58:18 Monday July 26 99
...and there's more. Having a bit of a giggle every time Pete Smith's microphone packs up gets boring after the first few games. It seems the same microphone found it's way into Ian Atkins' hands at the last trust meeting and a similar one was being used by Dougie Hodgson down Chicago's. Surely someone can sort it out!
Dav COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 20:51:7 Monday July 26 99
Hi all , long time no comments. WSD great site another COBBLERS shrine. WELL DONE ................ROY ill be in touch soon.
Carl at 20:51:5 Monday July 26 99
Very nice site David. Ray did you go to a professional posing type place for your photo. :-)
WSD at 20:30:28 Monday July 26 99
Do you mind? He's my uncle...
real fan at 20:28:30 Monday July 26 99
Uncle Richard, you know where you can stick the snide, Atkins out, at the end of your message
WSD at 19:55:57 Monday July 26 99
I don't go to sleep.
Uncle Richard at 19:52:48 Monday July 26 99
Well done WSD , excellent site , how do you find time to put it all together and spend all your time on CC , and still have time to eat ?
Atkins out
Squonk at 19:48:37 Monday July 26 99
Hi everybody - been away for a bit (she was nice!). Some ideas for the new stadium manager - Why not make some serving hatches 'drink only' then those who can survive for more than two hours without food might stand a chance of getting a cuppa before the final whistle. I know there's more of you over in the West Stand but comparitively, we're really hard done by in the East Stand with only a corner hatch and one at the back. What a brilliant piece of design it was to put the toilets next to the food hatch. It's a lottery at half time as to whether you get in the right queue. I heard that the foods better in the bogs! Could we also have some kind of pass system for those wishing to leave before full time. Only those with legitimate excuses (i.e death or nagging wife) will be allowed to leave and the rest of us can enjoy the last ten minutes without continually bobbing up and down for the inconsiderate tw*ts! I'm sure I'll think of some more later but that's enough to be going on with.
WSD at 19:30:34 Monday July 26 99
But then come back here afterwards. (there we are Roy, that should please him)
Big Roy at 19:19:49 Monday July 26 99
Yeah, nice site Dave. Pity about the picture of that big bloke appearing all over the place! Go take a look people. (sorry Ray!!!)
Vince at 19:15:36 Monday July 26 99
Anon(Which probably means you forgot to enter your name) When I went in the club shop today Janet York said that she didn't know when the new shirts would be ready but there would be a press release when they were due to arrive.
West Stand Dave at 18:56:9 Monday July 26 99
AT LAST!! It's here!! http://start.at/thehotel I WAS BORN UNDER THE HOTEL END
The ghost of defeats past at 18:44:1 Monday July 26 99
Clap! Clap!
Dougie Hodgson at 18:21:32 Monday July 26 99
clap clap !
SBJ at 18:12:51 Monday July 26 99
Clap! Clap!
West Stand Dave at 18:8:17 Monday July 26 99
If yer all going Macclesfield clap yer hands...
SBJ at 17:43:41 Monday July 26 99
I've answered my own question re. Macc pubs: apparently The Silkman, next door to the football ground, is the recognised 'away fans pub' in the area. So the club tells me anyway. Tickets for the game should be £10 for adults, and they reckon to have 1500 terrace places and about 600 seats.
SBJ at 17:27:28 Monday July 26 99
From our Nationwide League page: "Northampton Town manager Ian Atkins praised his side's "terrific" performance in their 1-1 draw with an Aston Villa XI. The Cobblers turned in a strong performance against a youthful Villa side and took the lead through Simon Sturridge before Villa's Stephen Evans equalised six minutes from time. Atkins said: "On a hot day we knew we were going to have to work hard which we did and I was well pleased with the lads."" Maybe that's been posted here already? Does anyone have any experience of pubs in Macclesfield, suitable for Cobblers fans on match day?
West Stand Dave at 16:17:51 Monday July 26 99
Jo Whiley now has a copy of the CD, it's up to her what she does with it!
Anon at 16:13:12 Monday July 26 99
When will the shiny new shirts be available ive heard a rumour orders are being taken,IS THIS TRUE anyone ??????????
Ray at 16:6:46 Monday July 26 99
ChicCobb - you should have mail.
Chicago Cobbler at 16:1:49 Monday July 26 99
BR/CDU : Pretty easy to pick me up along the way... as I am heading for Hawaii for my wedding on Friday!! I'm trying to plan my bi-annual holiday to N'Hampton and would like to see a decent Cobbs game... Any suggestion on an Oct/Nov. match would be appreciated. BTW- Big Roy, don't give up the band... I haven't had the pleasure of seeing you guys play yet! I used to play in several myself, and even made the small time with "Otis Ball" when we made the pop chart's over here in 1989. Big moment was appearing in Billboard Magazine (Oct 1989) next to Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Video on MTV bombed, we lost all of our money, and eventually split up. Now I sell paper clips and support 3rd Div football from 4,000 miles away. Life is really strange. I haven't played an instument in years (many would argue that I never did) but have sang lead in a few bar bands in recent years... Mates of mine from Otis have done well with their next project "They Might Be Giants" (John and Jon)and charted with "birdhouse in your soul" & "Don't let's start." BTW#2 our CD is still a back catalogue on Bar None Records and contains the smash (well top100 which was a smash for us)hit "I'm gonna love ya, 'til I don't" Don't be afraid to shell out your hard in cash for it... it won't bite hard. Ray- Need to figure out a way to get the Cobb CD. How can I pay? Plz email me.
Dave at 16:0:56 Monday July 26 99
Ray, with regards to your query about sujestions for the manager of sixfields,great idea to be able to book tickets online not that it will affect me as ive just collected my season ticket,although i think alot of people would use it,CATERING needs sorting more staff serving faster queing needs sorting out,why cant bar in rear of west stand be open at half time?,on the food front-as a temporary measure why not have some portable units in corners of rear concourse area?.Also Club shop should be open same hours as ticket office,
Ray at 15:23:26 Monday July 26 99
The free internet access through the Cobblers has gone onto hold.
Hartwell Cobbler at 14:23:17 Monday July 26 99
Hamtune Chronicles - the saga - are now available from the Club shop as well as via this site (click on above). All profits to the Supporters Trust. Thanks to those who have already purchased a copy of this special limited edition folio.
T. at 14:19:41 Monday July 26 99
Ian, the Surrey Cobbler, welcome back, when I tried to reply to your emails they got rejected. Don't know what the problem is? Is it 'cos its not term time?
West Stand Dave at 14:14:3 Monday July 26 99
Whatever happened to the free internet access through the Cobblers??
Ray at 13:59:43 Monday July 26 99
What do you think to the idea of being able to order tickets over the internet?
Ray at 13:58:47 Monday July 26 99
I was at Sixfields today and had a long chat with Geoff Harvey the new manager. Hes very amenable to getting things away from a "them" and "us" situation. I've already mentioned to him a few ways in which I think things could be improved. If you would like to send me any suggestions you may have I'll pass them on. Would people be interested in having more use of the bar on days other than matches for example? What are your thoughts on ease of access, price of food/drinks etc etc. All contributions welcome. (but I'll delete the ones containing profanity)
Vince at 11:38:1 Monday July 26 99
According to todays Chronicle & Echo Chris Lee is stalling over his contract and Gillingham have shown "a slight interest". No doubt any transfer fee will be only slightly like a million quid!
Big Roy at 11:28:42 Monday July 26 99
The accolades keep rolling in for the CD. Many thanks to everyone posting their comments on here. It really is appreciated. I have to admit I was a bit worried about what sort of reception it would receive but I needn't have! Let's hope we can sell as many as possible, as once all the loan money is re-paid to sponsors the rest goes to the Trust.
Anon at 11:19:3 Monday July 26 99
I've just been looking back at the comments made on Friday regarding the capacity of Sixfields. I appreciate that support is lost because of the fact that the ground is small and more matches are made all ticket because of this but the club still needs more regular support to convince anyone who is in a position to spend a lot of money to expand the ground that the expense is justified. Although I hate the thought of lost revenue (there must be a better way of dealing with "high profile" game which are obviously not going to sell out the day before the game) I wouldn't want the club to enter into a potentially disaterous loan arrangement which meant that we ended up really struggling in the league because we couldn't afford to keep players thus leading to a return to the pitifully low attendances in the last seasons at The County Ground.As for funding from elsewhere short of a philanthropic lottery winner or the Borough Coucil discovering gold under the East Stand I can't see it happening.
Carl at 11:10:44 Monday July 26 99
Got mine Saturday morning, and it's SMART, cheers Ray!!!
West Stand Dave at 10:57:41 Monday July 26 99
The CD was played on the weekend of the Town show on Northants 96, since then I have no idea.
West stand Nat at 10:53:32 Monday July 26 99
Talking about the CD (slap) are Anglia news going to do a follow up story?
West stand Nat at 10:52:19 Monday July 26 99
Sorry about nicking your name WSD;) If there are going to be two Nats one of us has to change our name. Any other suggestions?
Vince at 10:45:25 Monday July 26 99
Ray, we've heard the song and bought the CD. What about the Video for when the song gets played on Top of The Pops (not that I've watched it since Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep was at Number 1) and all the associated merchandising - T Shirts, Key Rings, Claret&White portable CD players etc etc
T. at 10:43:58 Monday July 26 99
Has the CD been getting any airplay on local radio?
Ray at 10:41:0 Monday July 26 99
TCMP purchased his copy of the CD at the Northampton Show..evryone else got theirs yet?
Vince at 10:39:13 Monday July 26 99
For all those who like to visit new grounds Cheltenham isn't the only first visit for The Cobblers. Brighton are no longer playing at Gillingham and have returned to Brighton at the Withdeen Stadium (I think it is/was a greyhound track). However if you want to go you had better order tickets early - the ground has a capacity of 6000 with only 250 reserved for away supporters. Tickets are £12 adults and £6 kids etc. You are unlikely to get a ticket with the home support as Brighton are expecting virtually all games to be a sell out. Any cahace of a big screen at Sixfields for those who can't get a ticket?
Mick B at 10:34:24 Monday July 26 99
Also thought the CD was excellent Roy. Congrats. It might be an idea to send a copy to TCMP - it would be nice to hear the Red Flag echoing round the corridors of power - to remind them who put them there.
Ray at 10:32:58 Monday July 26 99
I don't think that you will find that this was an "Atkin's line". Irrespective of the cause of malcontent in the club some of the actions taken by certain members of the team was beneath contempt. If such happenings had occured in the real world it would have been justification for sacking for gross misconduct.
Will at 10:13:47 Monday July 26 99
Ray your message at0:47:10 Saturday July 24 99 seems to have swallowed the Atkins line on last season in one respect. He puts many of our problems down to troublemakers, when he was the route cause of the discontent in the first place. You cannot treat players like he did last season, it's just not on! And to call them troublemakers absolves Atkins of any blame.
Vince at 10:6:39 Monday July 26 99
Sorry - I've just checked the address for the Fry site it should read http://surf.to/uptheposh
BARF BARF BARF URGHHHH !!!!!
T. at 10:5:26 Monday July 26 99
Morning all, looks like I missed a good night again last night and yipee no work for me again until September 2nd!!!! Well no officially going in to work, but no doubt I'll have to do the odd day or two or three to get ready. Gotta get used to this lying in and not getting up early every morning.
Vince at 9:58:2 Monday July 26 99
If you've got something stuck in your throat and want to make youself sick check out http:/surf-to/uptheposh for a moving image of Barry Fry!
Hartwell Cobbler at 9:45:34 Monday July 26 99
PS - Roy - your copy of Hamtune Chronicles is in the post today, mailed to your work address.
Hartwell Cobbler at 9:44:42 Monday July 26 99
Roy - just received and played the cd right through. it's excellent and deserves to sell out.
Vince at 9:8:20 Monday July 26 99
It looks like Simon Sturridge will be signing before the start 0f the season and after seeing him play in pre season friendlies he ,as Atkins say's, gives us something we haven't got. Lets hope that once he has secured a contract he continues to show his class ans that he is allowed to play to his own strengths rather than how Atkins thinks he should play to fit in with his "game plan".
McGavin didn't seem to add much to the side on Saturday although in all fairness it was very hot out there - I have a horrible feeling though that he'll turn out to be a dissapointment and the crowds new "boo boy".
Anyone going to Hednesford tonight?
Vince at 9:8:19 Monday July 26 99
It looks like Simon Sturridge will be signing before the start 0f the season and after seeing him play in pre season friendlies he ,as Atkins say's, gives us something we haven't got. Lets hope that once he has secured a contract he continues to show his class ans that he is allowed to play to his own strengths rather than how Atkins thinks he should play to fit in with his "game plan".
McGavin didn't seem to add much to the side on Saturday although in all fairness it was very hot out there - I have a horrible feeling though that he'll turn out to be a dissapointment and the crowds new "boo boy".
Anyone going to Hednesford tonight?
West Stand Dave at 8:42:18 Monday July 26 99
You wouldn't be Jo Whiley would you?!
Jo at 8:13:41 Monday July 26 99
I would just like to say I thought the CD was great guys. I have been playing it all weekend! Up the Cobblers!!!
Visitor 129111 at 2:29:8 Monday July 26 99
I'm up late, naughty me. Oh what to do when theres no football?
Carl at 0:27:12 Monday July 26 99
I don't know why does everyone hate you?
WSD at 0:15:44 Monday July 26 99
Why does everyone hate me.
Carl at 0:15:16 Monday July 26 99
Goodbye
Carl at 23:51:31 Sunday July 25 99
Hello
Ray at 23:33:51 Sunday July 25 99
Ah - they are tipping us as opposed to the "odds" - sorry....sounds fine to me.
Ray at 23:33:1 Sunday July 25 99
Thats odd - everyone else has Darlington down as champs...
Vegas Cobbler at 23:25:38 Sunday July 25 99
The Sporting Life has tipped the Cobblers as CHAMPIONS of Div 3 with Orient as the Runners-Up. Sounds just about acceptable to me!!
Ray at 23:23:4 Sunday July 25 99
I was actually a bit embarrassed yesterday. Sturridge scored, I lept to my feet cheering and clapping, looked round and everyone else was sitting down applauding politely - oh hum - I didn't care.
Ray at 23:21:24 Sunday July 25 99
Nat - I was in the directors seats - there were lovely and comfy.
Ray at 23:20:40 Sunday July 25 99
Right - I've read that load of drivel - I'll be deleting Mrs Posh's posting later.
WSD at 23:18:26 Sunday July 25 99
OK Ray, no problems. OH BUGGER! SORRY! *evil snigger* Oh well, night all
Ray at 23:14:33 Sunday July 25 99
Could u lot not type anything for 5 minutes - I need to catch up...
No1 Cobbler at 23:12:27 Sunday July 25 99
Nat what do you mean???
West Stand Dave at 23:3:52 Sunday July 25 99
I'm back, did I miss anything? *looks back* oh bugger! WEST STAND NAT - HOW DARE YOU! Stealing my idea.....*grumbles*
Ralph at 22:37:14 Sunday July 25 99
I too am off as it's work tomorrow, yippee! See you all at Macclesfield!
west stand nat at 22:26:17 Sunday July 25 99
G'night Big Roy!
West stand nat at 22:23:13 Sunday July 25 99
sorry Ralph:) BR if I did that, then we'll have two Nats again!!!
Big East Stand Royston at 22:22:52 Sunday July 25 99
Well I've got to go now before Mrs Posh hits the Caps Lock key and starts swearing in that mature way he/she does. Sleep tight, hope the bugs don't bite!
Stan Boardmann at 22:19:36 Sunday July 25 99
Talking of subs, when Klinsmann was playing for Spurs he approached the bench and said 'get the sub ready' and the trainer said 'are you injured' and Klinsmann replied 'no, I want to go home'.
West stand nat at 22:18:29 Sunday July 25 99
I watched the intertoto cup game between West Spam and jokerit. In the build-up to the game was when the cobblers beat them in Worthington cup, not only goals quite a bit of match coverage from both the home and away legs. It lasted about 5 minutes, I didn't expect them to be on, and was shcked when I saw little Chrissy pop up from the post to slot home........YYYYYYYEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
BR at 22:16:43 Sunday July 25 99
WSN - Why don't you call yourself Nat's Alternative Title? You could then shorten it to NAT. :-)
West stand nat at 22:15:16 Sunday July 25 99
Br he was subbed near the end of the game to a great reception from the fans. (for crispy Lee I think)
Ralph at 22:14:36 Sunday July 25 99
Blimey sorry WSN. I wouldn't fancy having you as me teechur! :-)
Ralph at 22:13:23 Sunday July 25 99
If Sturridge is the missing link that mean his knuckles rub along the ground when he runs?
West stand Nat at 22:11:19 Sunday July 25 99
Can you not read Ralph? The REAL nat will now be known as WEST STAND NAT okeydokey!
Ralph at 22:10:53 Sunday July 25 99
I caught a glimpse of our defeat at Yeovil on Sky today. You know we were really bloody awful between Christmas and those last nine games. I wish I was going to Diorrheamonds on Saturday if only to see how Turley plays.
BR at 22:10:46 Sunday July 25 99
What's all this football stuff? Did he play the whole game yesterday or was he a sub/subbed?
West Stand Nat at 22:8:27 Sunday July 25 99
I'm glad we've signed Sturridge. Could be the link we were missing in our attack.
Ralph at 22:7:22 Sunday July 25 99
Will the real Nat please stand up!
Hornet at 22:6:21 Sunday July 25 99
Just Buzz off will ya?
WaSP at 22:5:31 Sunday July 25 99
This is bugging me
BR at 22:4:47 Sunday July 25 99
I think that was T. last night - but you were slightly ineebreeaytid.
Flit at 22:3:43 Sunday July 25 99
We gotta ged rid of these pesky flying insects!
Ralph at 22:2:54 Sunday July 25 99
WSN - You said you sat in the East Stand didn't you?
Mario Mosquito at 22:2:10 Sunday July 25 99
Just one Hornetto!
West stand Nat/TRN..etc..... at 22:1:30 Sunday July 25 99
I'm gonna change to WSD idea, I am now West Stand Nat
Greenbottle at 22:0:45 Sunday July 25 99
You seen my nine mates?
Bluebottle at 22:0:15 Sunday July 25 99
Your nicked!
Horse Fly at 21:59:11 Sunday July 25 99
Do you know what won the 4.30 at Haydock?
The Fake Nat at 21:58:56 Sunday July 25 99
No football comment's. It's a good job ralph isn't around... Doh!
May Fly at 21:58:34 Sunday July 25 99
Is the air traffic controller's strike over yet?
Ralph at 21:57:8 Sunday July 25 99
You did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TRN at 21:56:59 Sunday July 25 99
Nat, look at the message with me under the name "dragonfly" the first one. Exactly the same time!!! coincidence.......or spooky!!!! dodododododododo
Royston at 21:55:31 Sunday July 25 99
Ralph - who told you my real name?
Ralph at 21:55:29 Sunday July 25 99
On no! Not Bovine Botty Kebab and Chips again!
Bee at 21:54:43 Sunday July 25 99
I've stopped watching premiership games, those prices sting!
BR at 21:54:12 Sunday July 25 99
Ralph - I've just eaten most of one for my tea!
Firefly at 21:53:53 Sunday July 25 99
Is it a night game?
BR at 21:53:22 Sunday July 25 99
CDU - If we go via USA we could pick up Chicago Cobbler! I'll meet you in San Fransisco (wear a flower in your hair).
moth at 21:53:4 Sunday July 25 99
The other "nat" postings are probably mine Nat.
Ralph at 21:53:2 Sunday July 25 99
Royston - How did you manage to wangle cow's bum into the conversation?
Dragonfly at 21:50:52 Sunday July 25 99
Are we fielding a strong team against Luton on Weds and against diremonds on Sat...........i hope so.
Mosquito at 21:50:34 Sunday July 25 99
A swarm of nats!!!
CDU at 21:49:45 Sunday July 25 99
BR, with the way the roadworks in Europe and the Middle East are at the moment your'e probably best off going the Atlantic trip via the States,Hawia and New Zealand. Turn right there and I'm about 3" on the map up from there. I could always meet you somewhwere halfway maybe!
BR at 21:48:55 Sunday July 25 99
I don't know TRN - I would expect so. Perhaps Ray knows. Where is he?
nat at 21:47:44 Sunday July 25 99
As it happens most, but not all the previous postings havent been from me either. There must be a few of us.
dragonfly at 21:47:44 Sunday July 25 99
Now there's an idea!!!!
BR at 21:46:40 Sunday July 25 99
Could it be they're mistaking you for a cow's bum Ralph? :-)
TRN at 21:45:10 Sunday July 25 99
BR are the trust travel organising a bus to the diremonds?
BR at 21:44:52 Sunday July 25 99
I'm better than average but worse than excellent trn/gnat/bluebottle.
TRN at 21:44:25 Sunday July 25 99
Like now for example, both of us are on here, how will people know which message is from what Nat!
TRN at 21:43:28 Sunday July 25 99
Nat, I know your real. People might get confused though they see a posting from you and thinkk it's from me and vice versa. Just trying to get a little organistion onto this message board. Although Ray does a grand job already ;-)
BR at 21:42:38 Sunday July 25 99
Okay CDU I'll set off now. Is it left or right at Melbourne?
Ralph at 21:42:17 Sunday July 25 99
Talking of mysterious gnats I got covered in flies in the garden today. Must have over done it with the Piz Buin!
Cobbler Down Under at 21:41:17 Sunday July 25 99
I'll grab one BR and I'm more than happy to split petrol money!
trn at 21:40:26 Sunday July 25 99
So how are you BR?
nat at 21:39:44 Sunday July 25 99
But I'm just as real as you are
BR at 21:39:9 Sunday July 25 99
Ray's already collared one seat in my car but if one or two more of you out there want a lift to Earthlingbro' for the rubbish ones caning speak now.
TRNat/TRN/the real nat at 21:37:53 Sunday July 25 99
over the last two days a mysterious "nat" has appeared 3 times. I will now be under the name of "the real Nat" or "TRNat" or TRN .........talk about triple identity:)
TRNat at 21:34:51 Sunday July 25 99
Embarrassed, why should we be embaraased, we're not the ones who support peetaburra, thank god!
BR at 21:33:50 Sunday July 25 99
You're confusing the hell out of me. Who have I been replying to?
The real Nat at 21:30:0 Sunday July 25 99
Nat, you are confusing me! Am I going to have to post as "the real Nat" from now on.
BR at 21:26:22 Sunday July 25 99
Not even bored really.
Scouse at 21:18:18 Sunday July 25 99
Well first of all let me say Mrs Pish,it comes as a great surprise that Mr Pish has got a woman!!! let's face it he is a gutless scumbag that only whines on here so as to get rid of his fustration at being a Shiteborough fan!but there again by the look of your comments you obviously crawled out from the same bin bag on the local tip.It's not nice slagging a female, but in your case I'll make an acception because coming from Shiteborough we have to make allowances.......Go back to your dustbin bag and stay there untill you have seen the light and know there is only one team in East Anglia...come on Cobblers
WSD at 21:12:41 Sunday July 25 99
Sad, no. Just bored.
nat at 21:11:58 Sunday July 25 99
No 1 Cobbler, 20? Bit old for autograph hunting I'm afraid - get out more.
Sharon at 20:54:15 Sunday July 25 99
Tulip - will keep you updated of progress
WSD at 20:39:20 Sunday July 25 99
Well I can see we're gonna get along well, what does CS stand for anyway?
CS at 20:36:59 Sunday July 25 99
I'd love to know why your'e so annoying, patronising and sanctimonious. I suppose only you can answer that one Dave.
West Stand Dave at 20:13:51 Sunday July 25 99
Please feel free to explain why I am "annoying, sanctamonious, and patronising"
BR at 19:51:22 Sunday July 25 99
Nat - No, we usually get about £120. However, it takes half hour to load the car, about half an hour to get to the gig, about one and a half hours to set up and sound check, two hours actually playing, an hour to take it all apart, half an hour home again and half hour to unload. We're never gonna get rich after dividing the takings four ways, buying fuel and strings and maintaining gear after initially forking out thousands of pounds for it. Still, I love the adulation and hero-worship so it's not all bad. :-)
No 1 Cobbler at 19:50:54 Sunday July 25 99
Nat no i'm not i'm 20 WHY!!!
Nat at 19:39:59 Sunday July 25 99
Ray, where were you then? Big Roy, last year at the Turnpike there was an entertainment evening every Sunday, 4 hrs work and the bands got paid between £120 and £180.......are you feeling a bit ripped off..lol!
CS at 19:17:45 Sunday July 25 99
So it's only the 'schoolkid' bit you disagree with.
Oooooooooooooooooooooooh! at 18:39:3 Sunday July 25 99
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
West Stand Dave at 17:51:18 Sunday July 25 99
I must remember to put my name in next time......
Anon at 17:50:52 Sunday July 25 99
Hello everyone - it's that annoying, sanctamonious, patronising schoolkid WEST STAND DAVE!! And who do you think you are CS?? Actually I've been working to get some cash to pay for all the time I spend on here - schoolkid? PAH!
BR at 16:42:19 Sunday July 25 99
Oh dear - I've not even been drinking. 'Saturday' and 'Fields' were intended.
BR at 16:38:42 Sunday July 25 99
So am I T. If you're doing nowt next Satuday evening you could always come along to an Osiris gig - we're playing at The Duke of Edinburgh in Northampton, Hopefully playing "Field of Green" in celebration of a good stuffing of the rubbish ones.
T. at 16:27:52 Sunday July 25 99
I enjoyed our little chat last night, am bored now
Tulip at 15:17:5 Sunday July 25 99
Well done Shaz!
CS at 15:7:14 Sunday July 25 99
Where is that annoying, sanctamonious, patronising schoolkid WSD today. I'm finding that I almost miss hating him when he's not here.
T. at 11:30:37 Sunday July 25 99
Morning Ray. I knew there was something about Monday, I could remember reading the email.
Ray at 10:36:26 Sunday July 25 99
Morning T. Actually Sturridge has already signed but its not being announced yet.
Ray at 10:35:44 Sunday July 25 99
If you were a member of the email group - then you would have been one of the first to know.
T. at 10:34:11 Sunday July 25 99
He officially signs on Monday
Anon at 10:22:22 Sunday July 25 99
Have we signed Sturridge yet?
No1 Cobbler at 10:15:6 Sunday July 25 99
NAT no I'm not I'm 20. Why???
Sharon at 10:1:15 Sunday July 25 99
Tulip - It's now 180 !!!!
T. at 2:11:29 Sunday July 25 99
Ha ha, I meant next Saturday night/Sunday morning here on CC, Boyf's got a stag weekend then. I'm being abandoned again!
Ralph at 2:10:45 Sunday July 25 99
Sorry T - Yeah it's a date see you next week. Sleep tight.
T. at 2:10:11 Sunday July 25 99
No, Steve Craddock!It's all getting far too confusing, these three way conversations.
Ralph at 2:9:42 Sunday July 25 99
What's a date? It's a thing like a fig innit?
T. at 2:8:43 Sunday July 25 99
Mmmmm, it's a date Ralph!
Ralph at 2:8:16 Sunday July 25 99
Who did? Roy?
BR at 2:8:13 Sunday July 25 99
It's all too complicated, I'm far too emotional and the adrenaline's wearing off. I really am off to bed now. I'll explain by e-mail tomorrow. Night T. and Ralphy.
Ralph at 2:7:48 Sunday July 25 99
Well that's it then I've missed the shipping forecast but the World Service is going through the copper futures at the minute and it's rivetting stuff. So I bid you farewell my lovely people and perhaps we can do this again next week.
T. at 2:6:3 Sunday July 25 99
He got married in a cave in Cornwall if I remember correctly
Ralph at 2:5:39 Sunday July 25 99
You told me you worked for the kitemark bunch not behind a bar Roy!
BR at 2:3:40 Sunday July 25 99
It has a lot to do with pub manager's who think they're doing you a favour by paying you abut £25 for 6 -7 hours of hot exhausting work.
T. at 2:2:32 Sunday July 25 99
Steve Craddock, I knew it was Steve something, or I thought I did
T. at 2:1:30 Sunday July 25 99
Of OCS members
BR at 2:1:13 Sunday July 25 99
Simon Fowler, Steve Craddock, Oscar Harrison, Damon Minchella.
Ralph at 2:0:59 Sunday July 25 99
Sorry T a few names? Of who?
Ralph at 2:0:17 Sunday July 25 99
I'm waiting!
T. at 1:59:2 Sunday July 25 99
Give me a few names Ralph please
Ralph at 1:58:58 Sunday July 25 99
'Ang on Roy I'm just off to bed and you begin rumours about the band splitting! Explain!
BR at 1:58:50 Sunday July 25 99
Sorry wrong gender!
BR at 1:58:7 Sunday July 25 99
Can he get me a guitar? Mine's poorly
Ralph at 1:57:55 Sunday July 25 99
I'm afraid I'm going to have to leave you two at it otherwise I'm going to miss the shipping forecast on the wireless set. Goodnight T, goodnight Royston. Sleep tight and remember watch out for those viscious bed bugs!
T. at 1:57:47 Sunday July 25 99
Why BR?
I'm just trying to remember which member of OCS she knows
T. at 1:56:53 Sunday July 25 99
My lodger knows one of the guys from Ocean Colour Scene and can get freebies
BR at 1:56:28 Sunday July 25 99
There may not be too many more chances to see Osiris.
Ralph at 1:55:24 Sunday July 25 99
A couple from the 60's crept in tonight and what about Ocean Colour Scene you little groovers!
Ralph at 1:53:56 Sunday July 25 99
Life is too short to be fed up. You should have been at The County Tavern tonight T. You're right Roy Wifey and me felt very nostalgic being back at the old ground tonight. I still love the place it will take a long while before Sixfield holds the same feelings.
T. at 1:53:39 Sunday July 25 99
I used to plough through and read all the old messages when I'd missed a few days, but it got too much
BR at 1:53:13 Sunday July 25 99
I couldn't possibly tell you what Ralph looks like. It's far too late and you seem far too nice (although you've obviously seen me and survived the experience!). We play mainly 70's rock classics.
T. at 1:52:27 Sunday July 25 99
Too true BR, we did start off talking about footie, but then we started talking about The Dire Ones!
Ralph at 1:51:17 Sunday July 25 99
There's nowt illegal about adrenalin!
T. at 1:50:53 Sunday July 25 99
I've been totally bored, in on my own, boyf's away, I'm Norma no mates tonight
Ralph at 1:50:25 Sunday July 25 99
Oi Roy - Shhhhhhhhhhhhh!
BR at 1:50:5 Sunday July 25 99
What's even more addictive is the telling off we'll get by some boring f*rt tomorrow morning. It's like being a naughty schoolboy/girl. Sunday morning's just wouldn't be the same without ploughing back through about an hour's worth of chat and wondering what the hell we were on!
Ralph at 1:49:49 Sunday July 25 99
T - To be precise Light and Bitters with a sprinkling of Jameson's. Sorry Roy but we finished up in KFC where a family 12 piece bucket was the order of the day! Yum, yum! (You'll eat anything when you've had a drink).
T. at 1:49:38 Sunday July 25 99
What sort of tunes do you play?
T. at 1:48:5 Sunday July 25 99
I know how he feels! BR I know what u look like but describe Ralph to me, he seems a bit elusive, secretive. and I've had no beer
Ralph at 1:47:31 Sunday July 25 99
I went along to see Osirisisusuisisus tonight and predictably they were grand! It was sweltering in the pub tonight but persistence and class came through in the end and the band had the crowd on their feet.
BR at 1:45:56 Sunday July 25 99
T. - I blew my amp up during the last number at our gig at The County Tavern. Ralph spent most of the gig looking out of the window, with tears in his eyes, in the direction of the old Hotel End.
T. at 1:45:22 Sunday July 25 99
Ralph have you been out or in on the beers?
Ralph at 1:44:54 Sunday July 25 99
T - Roy blew a valve tonight and very entertaining is was too, I've probably had several drinks too many so incoherence could be my middle name tonight!
T. at 1:44:35 Sunday July 25 99
Its addictive isn't it? I know I should really try and sleep but I'm hooked!
Ralph at 1:43:30 Sunday July 25 99
Put down your gun you might shoot yourself!
BR at 1:42:34 Sunday July 25 99
Bugger I was just switching off, now you've come on to annoy me!
T. at 1:42:19 Sunday July 25 99
I sit in the East stand too!
Ralph, was what a valve?
BR at 1:41:49 Sunday July 25 99
Sorry T. I didn't go today. I was biking 'round Grafham Water. Bye.
Ralph at 1:41:15 Sunday July 25 99
Was it a valve or something more sinister?
BR at 1:40:36 Sunday July 25 99
I sit in the East Stand! :-) . . . . I'm taking Ray's advice and going to bed. Speak to you soon T. Goodnight.
T. at 1:40:18 Sunday July 25 99
Was there traffic chaos as predicted?
T. at 1:39:41 Sunday July 25 99
My boyf has the same problem, and I think its tighter than Sixfields
T. at 1:38:31 Sunday July 25 99
Usually it's sit where you like. There's absolutely no atmosphere and the crowd can't chant for toffee, or even sing, it's like being in a permanent East Stand!The only good thing is that food's OK, or it was last time I ate there (watching the stiffs I think) didn't eat at the Cheltenham match
BR at 1:35:45 Sunday July 25 99
Thankfully, I've never been to Nene Park before. My tickets have seat numbers on. Do they insist you keep to you're allocated number or is it "sit where you like" once in. I only ask because I have enormous problems with leg room and usually need to sit with one leg draped down an aisle or over the shoulder of the person in front!
T. at 1:33:23 Sunday July 25 99
Bye
T. at 1:32:47 Sunday July 25 99
New windows and no more chocolate brown paint, will that cost more than £100,000?
Ray at 1:32:3 Sunday July 25 99
Right - I'm off to bed folks... cya ...
T. at 1:31:42 Sunday July 25 99
True, I'm experiencing it already. Like 'are you slumming it net Saturday?' being the politest and only repeatable thing.
BR at 1:30:42 Sunday July 25 99
I can't imagine how they could possibly improve it!
T. at 1:29:54 Sunday July 25 99
Hmmm...The Bull....rumoured to be soon undergoing a massive facelift
Ray at 1:28:52 Sunday July 25 99
I don't think is because we are worried about it being a bad result because its not all that important a match. I htink we are a little apprehensive in case we do lose and the luddites from Griggsville will be absolutely unbearable.
T. at 1:28:48 Sunday July 25 99
Even my spelling's going now
BR at 1:28:21 Sunday July 25 99
Yeah no problem Ray - Little Big Roy's insisting I take him to "The Bull" first!
T. at 1:28:17 Sunday July 25 99
You could even park at my ma and pa's, it's even closer than TRB's!! and mone's not that far away either!
T. at 1:27:12 Sunday July 25 99
Do you think that's 'cos we're all so worried that the result might not be a good one?
Ray at 1:26:5 Sunday July 25 99
You can pick me up on the way if you want Roy.
T. at 1:25:56 Sunday July 25 99
I used T. to try and retain a little anonymity, but then someone let the cat out of the bag!
Ray at 1:25:24 Sunday July 25 99
There are loads of tickets left...
BR at 1:25:20 Sunday July 25 99
TRB invited me to park at his house. I think it's so he can walk back with me if the unthinkable happens! LOL
T. at 1:24:44 Sunday July 25 99
I had a nightmare of a Friday, it was my dad's birthday and I went to visit and forgot that he was going to a wedding in Scarborough and then boyf's away and I'd written on the calendar that the diamonds match was yesterday and that I'd now got a spare ticket. I've had a few doh! experiences in the last few days, musr be exhausted from all that hard work...
Big Roy at 1:22:19 Sunday July 25 99
Oh, I just got fed up typing Big Roy all the while, I'm sure everybody knows me by now so I thought I'd shorten it. Rather like you have done in fact. If you don't like it I can always change back!
T. at 1:21:26 Sunday July 25 99
Especially with me living in Irthlingborough, me and TRB Mark will have to hibernate for the rest of the season
T. at 1:20:13 Sunday July 25 99
BR instead of Big R....
Ray at 1:20:8 Sunday July 25 99
Yep - it will be absolutely unbearable if we lose.
BR at 1:19:37 Sunday July 25 99
Is what short?
Ray at 1:19:33 Sunday July 25 99
I'll definitely be taking along a pile to sell.
T. at 1:19:17 Sunday July 25 99
In a way I'm dreading next Saturday's match.
T. at 1:18:20 Sunday July 25 99
Ray, what a good idea!
T. at 1:17:39 Sunday July 25 99
That's OK BR, is it short 'cos of the late/early hour?
Ray at 1:17:37 Sunday July 25 99
I would suspect that today's starting line-up is what we will stick with next week.
T. at 1:16:44 Sunday July 25 99
I sincerely hope we field a strong team. It's seems like its going to be a real grudge match. Feelings are running high.
Ray at 1:15:59 Sunday July 25 99
"The CobblesTones"?
BR at 1:15:37 Sunday July 25 99
Sorry T. didn't see you there!
Ray at 1:15:33 Sunday July 25 99
No idea T.
T. at 1:14:58 Sunday July 25 99
Who's the 'special' guest at the next trust meeting?
Ray at 1:14:45 Sunday July 25 99
I would guess that in view of the interest being shown we will be going all out to win it.
BR at 1:13:48 Sunday July 25 99
Getting back to football Ray (i think we're the only ones on here). Do you think IA will field his strongest team againt the rubbish ones next week? I really hope he does as it means an awful lot to us to see them stuffed good and proper.
Ray at 1:13:18 Sunday July 25 99
Evnin T. You're right...
T. at 1:13:5 Sunday July 25 99
Sorry, should have said morning!
T. at 1:12:25 Sunday July 25 99
Evening BR, Ray and Nat. Its too hot to sleep, even with a fan
Ray at 1:11:10 Sunday July 25 99
Well its worth signing up and using the $25 they start you up with - the jackpot is current over $2000.
BR at 1:9:56 Sunday July 25 99
Yeah right! I've got my knitting as well.
Ray at 1:7:45 Sunday July 25 99
I hope you are all signing up for the bingo - free $25 to start you off...
Ray at 1:4:33 Sunday July 25 99
Well they are £200 a box and you had a box - lol..
Ray at 1:3:26 Sunday July 25 99
Nah - thinking about it it can't be that many.
BR at 1:3:9 Sunday July 25 99
I've sold thirteen so far. Does that mean I owe you £2?
Ray at 1:1:46 Sunday July 25 99
I would guess we are getting near the 200 mark now. I've had a load of orders I'm still waiting cheques for.
Ray at 1:0:29 Sunday July 25 99
Ah - that reminds me - the next open forum of the Trust is 5th. August.
Ray at 0:59:34 Sunday July 25 99
Can't wait til next Saturday - we are gonna play R&D off the park and shatter their confidence for the rest of the season.
BR at 0:59:6 Sunday July 25 99
I sold three tonight. Ray - Any idea of a rough total so far? I know it's very early days and I'm confident that sales will soar once the non-surfers hear it. I think at present there are only a comparitively small number of us who know of its existence. Those not on the net or not at the Trust meeting were probably blissfully unaware of it's existence until today.
Pete Smith at 0:56:55 Sunday July 25 99
Trust me .... Trust me my name is Pete 'Trust me' Smith
Ray at 0:55:20 Sunday July 25 99
You sold your box full yet Roy?
Ray at 0:53:22 Sunday July 25 99
Narry a one - but we will have a stand on Wednesday if anyone wants to come along and help "man" it. It also didn't help that the shop was shut at the end of the game.
MK Cobbler at 0:52:14 Sunday July 25 99
On the subject of Pete Smith, i'm sure he's a nice old boy, but why don't we sack him? he's crap!
BR at 0:51:53 Sunday July 25 99
Did you sell many copies?
Ray at 0:50:15 Sunday July 25 99
The vocal version - twice. They also played it as the "crowd" were filing out. It was amazing how different it sounded in different parts of the stadium. Outside by the serving hatches all you could here were the words with no music!
BR at 0:47:14 Sunday July 25 99
Did they play the instrumental version (the one I intended to be used) or the vocal version?
Ray at 0:46:28 Sunday July 25 99
Yes, I thought people were listening as well. If Pete Smith had made some form of proper announcement either before or after it would have had a much greater effect.
Ray at 0:45:12 Sunday July 25 99
I saw you Nat!
Nat at 0:43:18 Sunday July 25 99
Sturridge does seem a really good player, he got into some good positions earlier and his pace will cause a problem to many a defence. Good to see Hunter back today, he's definatly gerring bak to his "normal" self! Ray, Where I was sitting, when "fields of green" came on. Everybody seemed to stop and listen to it as if to say, that's our song, what the hell's going on! They seemed to like it anyway. BTW my nephew is NOT coming with me again......not for another couple of years anyway.
BR at 0:43:3 Sunday July 25 99
Thanks for turning up tonight Ralph and gang, I just wish I hadn't! Anybody out there fix Marshall amps. Mine's proper poorly.
Ray at 0:37:26 Sunday July 25 99
July 34th??
The real Nat at 0:35:49 Sunday July 25 99
Nat at 22:5:6 Saturday July 34th 1999 who are you?
Ray at 22:56:3 Saturday July 24 99
A momentous moment occurred at 2:47 today when the first playing of "Fields of Green" took place at Sixfields. I had a look round and could see a few people joining in the chorus. There is a problem with the PA at the moment (hopefully fixed by Wednesday) and we didn't get the full effect of the first 45 seconds. It also didn't help with Pete Smith butting in before the end with an announcement. Chatted to Tony Clarke and he is of the opinion that the track should be played every week just before kickoff!
Ray at 22:52:31 Saturday July 24 99
I thought it was Osiritis...
Ray at 22:44:12 Saturday July 24 99
Yep - Sturridge is quick - and skillful and Dave Savage showed some very nice touches today leaving AV players sprawling in his wake. On todays first half performance we are gonna tear the third division to shreds. (What was the record points and goals?). Second half petered out slightly, possibly due to the heat, but more likely due to the fact that there were about 20 substitutions.
nat at 22:5:6 Saturday July 24 99
Good luck No1 Cobbler (I hope you're not 43 years old)
Anon at 21:43:37 Saturday July 24 99
Roy Hunter
No1 Cobbler at 21:35:11 Saturday July 24 99
Went to the match 2day with St John Ambulance managed to get a few autographs when the team were warming down the only thing is I got Pash's and Stevie Howards-I already had these Pash from 3 years ago and Howards last year when he was signing CM3 in Game, Northampton. Still got 2 more though. I'm hoping to get the whole of the squad by the end of the year.
T. at 21:24:3 Saturday July 24 99
I can't wait to pick up my CD
Carl at 21:12:43 Saturday July 24 99
I got my CD today, I must say that it is quite top notch, cheers to you all who have put a s**t load of work into it!! Especially the 3rd track very Gary Moore, and Brian May
Ralph at 19:8:41 Saturday July 24 99
Don't worry Roy nobody could spell Osibisa either!
Ralph at 19:6:48 Saturday July 24 99
This Sturridge chap sounds quite good. More of a right winger you say Ray, does that mean he's quick? We have lacked pace of late. If he plays down the right hopefully Atko will play Savage down the middle. How did they line up today, was it a back five or did Hughes play in midfield again?
T. at 18:29:42 Saturday July 24 99
Have had to put up with some crass comments from Diamonds supporters today
The County Tavern at 18:9:58 Saturday July 24 99
Tonights band "OSIRIS" have been cancelled due to lack of interest!!!
BR at 17:52:4 Saturday July 24 99
It's OSIRIS!
DJ at 17:45:32 Saturday July 24 99
Another song title!
Hot Enough to Boil A Monkey's Bum at 17:44:23 Saturday July 24 99
What a lovely day! I think I may poodle down to The County Tavern tonight and see Osirisis. That should be a perfect end to a perfect day.
Ray at 17:42:18 Saturday July 24 99
Sturridge is really what I would call a right winger. Howard had quite a good game and they were combining well. Personally I'd like to see all three play.
WSD at 17:40:12 Saturday July 24 99
GREAT NEWS - So how will Sturridge fit in to the "system", does this mean Carlo will be left out, or will "Studger" be played on the right?
Ray at 17:38:44 Saturday July 24 99
Just back from the match - got stopped by a radar trap on the way back but managed to wriggle my way out of it :-) Excellent first half, Sturridge scoring after 45 seconds following a brave header from McGavin into his path. Sturridge is going to be one of the best signings we have made - mark my words.
Ray at 17:36:14 Saturday July 24 99
You can be the first to know - Simon Sturridge has been signed on a 12 month contract - the official announcement is likely to be made on Monday.
Sid at 17:31:1 Saturday July 24 99
Well, at least we still have not lost since March!
WSD at 17:25:52 Saturday July 24 99
1,340? It sure captured the imagination of Cobblers fans then.....
WSD at 17:25:20 Saturday July 24 99
Northampton Town began their home pre-season campaign with a 1-1 draw with
an Aston Villa XI at a sweltering Sixfields on Saturday afternoon.
A strong Cobblers side took the lead after just 30 seconds when striker
Simon Sturridge, who should complete his move from Stoke City prior to the
season opener at Macclesfield Town on Saturday August 7, slotted home after
Steve McGavin's header had given the striker a shooting opportunity.
The Cobblers continued to press in the hot conditions and Steve Howard went
close on a number of occasions, although keeper Keith Welch, making his
home debut, did have to be alert to keep his clean sheet intact.
Both sides made numerous substitutions in the second half as the heat began
to take it's toll, and those changes allowed both James Hunt and Chris Lee
to make their first appearances of this pre-season campaign.
The visitors, containing Simon Grayson and Darren Byfield of first team
experience equalised through a Stephen Evans header on 84 minutes.The goal
for Villa was the first the Cobblers have conceded in the 4 "first team"
friendlies played played so far.
Next for Ian Atkins' men is a trip to Hednesford on Monday night, before a
home game with Luton Town at Sixfields on Wednesday night (7.45pm)
Northampton Town (vs Aston Villa) Welch (sub 82 O'Reilly), Clarkson, Frain,
Hughes (sub 52 Spedding), Howey, Hope (sub 52 Dobson), Savage, McGavin (sub
80 Parrish), Howard (sub 80 Lee), Sturridge (sub 82 R Thompson), Hunter
(sub 52 Hunt).
Att: 1340.
MK Cobbler at 17:17:58 Saturday July 24 99
I haven't got a clue about who scored or the game itself ... just got the score off Ceefax. Anyway, I await Ray et al's reports later with eager anticipation
WSD at 17:13:36 Saturday July 24 99
1-1 eh? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, well, good game? I need a report!!!
MK Cobbler at 17:8:13 Saturday July 24 99
Score Cobblers 1-1 Aston Vill Xl
Anon at 17:3:28 Saturday July 24 99
yep, true fan.
WSD at 17:2:45 Saturday July 24 99
I don't go to friendlies, I can't see the point. After all they're only to gain fitness. I will of course be travelling to the Dim-Ones, but that's different , that's for the mighty MAUNSELL CUP!!
MK Cobbler at 17:1:22 Saturday July 24 99
What was the score????? I can't stand the suspense
Anon at 16:59:54 Saturday July 24 99
I thought you went to all games WSD, you must have got back a bit sharpish.
WSD at 16:56:37 Saturday July 24 99
So have we beaten Villa's sixth team or what??
Anon at 16:13:23 Saturday July 24 99
What's the score. Please. Please. Please
Anon at 16:5:4 Saturday July 24 99
Hic! Oh s**t I've missed the kick off
Dave C at 14:14:7 Saturday July 24 99
Just about to leave for the match. If anyone sees me give me a wave and a friendly word ( I will be the bloke in the Villa home top.)
Richard T at 14:5:39 Saturday July 24 99
NZ Latest 358-9 Oh Dear Oh Dear not looking too good.
Nat at 14:2:55 Saturday July 24 99
Ray, today I'm sitting in Row D133. But my season ticket seat is, D108. West stand lower btw. My normal seat is just above the away dugout/plastic seating area, that'll be good for the 14th!! Cheeeer up Barrrrrrry Frrrryyy..........lol
Ray at 13:48:21 Saturday July 24 99
One thing I found amusing when I clicked on the link for Brighton is that they are sponsored by www.skint.net.
Ray at 13:44:1 Saturday July 24 99
I didn't think many people used that WSD - so I've now put a link to a page that should provide all the info you want.
West Stand Dave at 13:25:38 Saturday July 24 99
RAY - what about the away games bit with the old image map?
Sid at 13:10:30 Saturday July 24 99
Oh, by the way, I'm not going today, but i will be there on Wednesday to kick off the 3 weeks of local derby matches.
Sid at 13:9:20 Saturday July 24 99
Well, Villa today..... Has anyone else noticed but there is a distinct lack of decent friendlies this season.... which is quite disappointing considering we had Chelsea last year. Why can't we get a Premiership club to bring their FULL squad down for once.... AARRGGHH!!
Ray at 13:4:0 Saturday July 24 99
I've finally got round to putting up the fixture list. (anything else I've forgotten to do?)
Dav COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 12:47:1 Saturday July 24 99
HEY ROY !!!!!!!!!!! Sorry Ive not sent you any dosh for the CD but ive been working away for a few days. I will get it in the post immediately. UP THE COBBLERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! **** THE PISH !!!!!!!!!!!
Anon at 11:47:56 Saturday July 24 99
Bum...
West Stand Dave at 11:8:26 Saturday July 24 99
On a seat I imagine, ho ho ho
Ray at 11:1:11 Saturday July 24 99
Where you sitting NAT?
Ray at 11:0:32 Saturday July 24 99
I wish I could make sense of what is going on here....
CDU at 10:41:46 Saturday July 24 99
Yep all received and much appreciated. Good luck on the bike ride lol
BR at 10:40:49 Saturday July 24 99
I can't be bothered typing that each time!
bIG rOy at 10:38:45 Saturday July 24 99
Oh - he got it then! I'm a bit slow this morning. It's my age you know.
Timing Adjudicator at 10:37:23 Saturday July 24 99
Reverse the last two comments
bIG rOy at 10:36:24 Saturday July 24 99
Evening CDU - little cdu should have mail.
Cobbler Down Under at 10:35:19 Saturday July 24 99
BbIiGg rRoOyY little cob down under is chuffed! Great idea he's already planning next weeks installment.
bIG rOy at 10:34:31 Saturday July 24 99
You think you've got it bad - I've gotta go on a bike ride 'round Grafham Water!
nAt at 10:31:3 Saturday July 24 99
and now there's loadsa peeps here:) but, i've gotta go to work:(
bIG rOy at 10:26:0 Saturday July 24 99
Thanks Ray. BTW do you like the new corporate image?
Nat at 10:25:58 Saturday July 24 99
I always miss when everyones on together:( I was going to log on last night but I fell asleep a bit early than expected. Anon, thanx but no thanx!
Just took me about 20 mins to read through all the messages from last night. Ray/Mr.Posh, I would love to help but I don't normally finish work till 1.30 on Sat afternoon, then I have to rush to get ready for the match, arrive at Sixfields about 2.15. I don't think that would be too much help.I'm taking my 4 (nearly 5) nephew to his first football game today, he's more excited about it than I was about Wembley! Anyway just off to work now see y'all later!! prediction for the match, 3-1 to cobbs.
Cobbler Down UNder at 10:25:13 Saturday July 24 99
Morning All
Ray at 10:20:43 Saturday July 24 99
Roy - you should have mail.
Ray at 10:20:9 Saturday July 24 99
It will be if you are going to the match and try to get there on the ring road.
WSD at 10:18:9 Saturday July 24 99
Oh dear, this could be one long day!
bIG rOy at 10:15:33 Saturday July 24 99
Oh no! Morning already!
WSD at 10:8:34 Saturday July 24 99
Good morning Ray!
Ray at 10:2:58 Saturday July 24 99
Morning everyone!
DJ at 9:21:31 Saturday July 24 99
Another song title!
Carl at 3:8:42 Saturday July 24 99
NOW I'm HERE
Carl at 1:10:41 Saturday July 24 99
WE ARE STAYING UP SAY WE ARE STAYING Up
Carl at 1:8:12 Saturday July 24 99
Hello tits
Ray at 1:3:48 Saturday July 24 99
I hate Northampton Town F.C.Up the posh
Im great at 1:2:34 Saturday July 24 99
just wanted to say im great
CArl at 0:59:42 Saturday July 24 99
No I'm not going tomorrow. It's not really worth it. I'm going to Macclesfield and then I'm going to Peterborough, and when Mr. 'POSH' HA HA HA HA reads this he will be surprised. Ray do you really think that we can progress? and if so give me your reasons!!!
Ray at 0:58:46 Saturday July 24 99
Also - don't forget that even in the bad old times when we hit rock bottom we still had one of the best supported teams in the league at the time.
Ray at 0:55:35 Saturday July 24 99
Actually if (when) we get the the first (or even the Premiership) as I think we can in quite rapid time, the fans will come rolling in.The average gate when we were last in the old 1st. was about 17,000 (if memory serves correctly) and the town was only a 1/3 the size it is now - and football is now much more popular than then.
Carl at 0:51:31 Saturday July 24 99
I agree with that, but the players we have we should piss the 3rd and probably the 2nd, but I worry I hate it and I worry we are never going to be a big time team, 42,000 at Wembley means nowt if we don't appear every week. I worry if it all turns pear shaped that the NORTHAMPTON people will desert us, don't you?
Ray at 0:48:55 Saturday July 24 99
You going tomorrow?
Ray at 0:47:10 Saturday July 24 99
I don't think there is any question that he should stay at the moment - everyone is keyed up for the next season, the troublemakers have been rooted out and I now think hes got just about the squad he wants (barring spending a load of cash which we haven't got). I predict though that if things don't go our way and we aren't in the top 3rd. by (say) the end of October, the board will have very little choice in the matter.
Carl at 0:43:33 Saturday July 24 99
The trouble is you have to go, you have no choice. I travelled a shit load of miles last year and virtually expected nothing, whereas the year before everything was going for us. It's all a matter of luck. AND I FOR ONE BELIEVES MR. IAN ATKINS SHOULD STAY, what about you?
Ray at 0:40:55 Saturday July 24 99
At the beginning of last season I had a really bad feeling and had to literally force myself to even turn up for the first match,
Carl at 0:39:47 Saturday July 24 99
So what was your feeling last year?
Ray at 0:39:47 Saturday July 24 99
Everyone at the club is in much better spirits than Ive seen for months. Had a chat with Clarkson today - he came through both the preseasons perfectly OK and should be back for the start of the season.
Ray at 0:38:6 Saturday July 24 99
I have a good feeling about this season, unlike last year and I reckon we will do really well.
Carl at 0:37:2 Saturday July 24 99
Fair play, while no one is here, what do you really think will happen this year, and I have to say so many people listen to what you say, because we all think you have an inside knowledge you had better be careful . If my punctuation isn't correct I apologise as I am pissed as a fart
Ray at 0:34:36 Saturday July 24 99
Picked it up today plus Fulham, Posh and R&D tickets. I've also got tickets for the two home pre-seasons.
Ray at 0:33:43 Saturday July 24 99
Yep.
Carl at 0:33:18 Saturday July 24 99
Is that your season ticket for this year?
Ray at 0:31:50 Saturday July 24 99
Generally S116 West Stand....
Carl at 0:30:48 Saturday July 24 99
Too true. Where do you sit by the way, as I would really like to know?
Ray at 0:29:58 Saturday July 24 99
I've been asking myself that for the last month. My wife actually made the comment "If you worked as hard at your own business as you have with these CDs you would be a millionaire by now" - oh well....
Carl at 0:27:48 Saturday July 24 99
Fair enough, may I ask why do you do it? Are you more dedicated than the rest of us?
Ray at 0:27:19 Saturday July 24 99
I've been out and got a load of padded envelopes so those cheques better come.
Ray at 0:26:22 Saturday July 24 99
I'm getting plenty of orders but very few cheques so far - I expect them all to come with a rush as its getting near payday. If anyone is going to see the match today - I'll have plenty with me and they will also be on sale in the shop.
Carl at 0:25:55 Saturday July 24 99
going?
Carl at 0:24:24 Saturday July 24 99
Cheers, you are such a star you should get a medal or something, what do the rest of you think? Ray how is all the Cd selling oing?
Ray at 0:22:0 Saturday July 24 99
They were posted 1st class this morning sir.
Carl at 0:18:49 Saturday July 24 99
Ray have you despatched my CDs yet?
Ray at 0:15:38 Saturday July 24 99
T - you have my number - give me a ring if you are going tomoz.
carl at 0:13:42 Saturday July 24 99
Nakamoto?
Ray at 0:10:44 Saturday July 24 99
The "Cobblers" team tonight was Dongar (trialist), Chamberlain,
Abercrombe (trialist), Nash, Meade, Heckles (trialist), Nakamoto
(trialist), Silvestri, Dickson, Morrow, Gould – Substitutes Binder, Taylor, Champelovier (on for Heckles 67 minutes), Thompson (on for Nakamoto 80 minutes)
Carl at 0:5:56 Saturday July 24 99
I am a hardcore supporter
T. at 0:0:6 Saturday July 24 99
Anon, don't be so rude. Ray, I may be about to help
Insomniac at 23:57:18 Friday July 23 99
Just taking up GRAY'S point, I think he's right you know, there's possibly only two or three truly hardcore supporters . . . :-) really!
All of Us at 23:55:33 Friday July 23 99
All of us, silly! :-)
Slarty Bartfast at 23:54:49 Friday July 23 99
Lovely coastline!
Carl at 23:54:32 Friday July 23 99
So anyone who is left support NORTHAMPTON TOWN then?
Ford Prefect at 23:54:9 Friday July 23 99
Don't Panic
Douglas Adams at 23:53:29 Friday July 23 99
So long Big Roy - And thanks for all the fish!
Biggus Dickus at 23:52:48 Friday July 23 99
Welease Wodderwick the wobber!
Kenneth Williams at 23:51:45 Friday July 23 99
The boy's got delusions!
Big Roy at 23:51:40 Friday July 23 99
Night all!
BARBARA WINDSOR at 23:51:31 Friday July 23 99
GRAANT?
Charles Hawtrey at 23:50:39 Friday July 23 99
Ooh! What a Carry On!
Carl at 23:49:38 Friday July 23 99
But get what? I live for it. Football and Northampton Town I mean, it means everything and probably nothing but once the bug is there you can't get rid of it! Does that make sense?
Sid James at 23:49:26 Friday July 23 99
That's true CD but you have to watch out as penicillin is not that readily available!
Charles Darwin at 23:47:29 Friday July 23 99
CARL - Supporters abroad still get 'it' like the rest of us, silly!
Carl at 23:46:37 Friday July 23 99
I mean I live in Portsmouth, and I miss it. I love it and I miss it. I so look forward to my times at home
CDU at 23:46:19 Friday July 23 99
See ya Ralph Ive got to go too back later to see if anyones still around. Big Roy Little CDU will forward his communication shortly.
Ned Luddite at 23:46:5 Friday July 23 99
PG - No way bloke! The earth is not spinning if it were my goldfish would not be motionless.
Carl at 23:45:10 Friday July 23 99
Can I ask you Cobblers fans abroad, don't you miss it?
Big Roy at 23:44:57 Friday July 23 99
Bugger - thats my theory out of the window then!
CDU at 23:44:4 Friday July 23 99
No its not its pissing down with rain at the moment!!lol
Ralph at 23:44:2 Friday July 23 99
You can tell you've just woken up CDU! :-) It's all to much for me, I'm of to bed with me circular breathing. Goodnight each.
Patronising Git at 23:42:58 Friday July 23 99
Well Carl - the world is round you see. Australia is one side and Britain the other. As the Earth spins the sun shines on one half making it day whilst the other side is in darkness - what we call night. The sun is currently shining on the half containing Australia.
Carl at 23:42:53 Friday July 23 99
Let's kick some asss!!!!
Carl at 23:41:8 Friday July 23 99
The trees are green, the skies are blue, the River Nene goes winding through, the market square is cobble stoned, it shakes the old dears to their bones, a finer town you'll never see, a finer town there'll never be, big city lights don't bother me, NORTHAMPTON TOWN I AM COMPLETELY PROUD TO BE, THE COBBLERS, COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CDU at 23:40:56 Friday July 23 99
Carl, I have enough onboard RAM to create a virtual existence within my machine and set the clock forward 9 hours. I am doing this to detect the first Y2K experience as a contract for the major banking institutions.
Carl at 23:38:15 Friday July 23 99
How can that be?
CDU at 23:36:28 Friday July 23 99
Hi BR, got your mails it is now 8:32am Saturday
Carl at 23:35:34 Friday July 23 99
Hello!
CDU at 23:34:49 Friday July 23 99
Hi Ralph, never use baccy mate!!!!!! Must be too much oxygen seeping in!
Big Roy at 23:34:48 Friday July 23 99
What's the time and day there then CDU ?
billy at 23:33:52 Friday July 23 99
Bob Geldof - how's the wife? Fine(ly) I hear
Ralph at 23:32:39 Friday July 23 99
Hi CDU - If you are passing out you are using too much baccy!
Bob Geldof at 23:30:59 Friday July 23 99
Now I always thought it was something else. Wasn't it Billy take a wa . . .
CDU at 23:29:18 Friday July 23 99
Yes, there is nothing like pulling one through a big didge Ralph! I have been known on occassion to put the lips around one and breath circular fashion usually passing out a few minutes later.
Carl at 23:29:13 Friday July 23 99
I don't like Mondays
Boomtown Rat at 23:26:56 Friday July 23 99
Billy take a walk, take a walk, take a walk. Billy - take a walk with me!
gray at 23:26:12 Friday July 23 99
Big Roy, sorry I put billy by mistake (probably freudian - there was a message by him recently). You also seem to have missed my point. I'm not doubting your credentials at all. I'm just saying that the 'hardcore' supporters dont attend every game. It is not a test. People who know me in the real world regard me as a Cobblers fanatic, but as I always point out, I probably miss as many games as I go to. This must apply to many fans. The deduction is that there are more fans than we realise - do you follow?
Kenneth Wolstenholme at 23:24:15 Friday July 23 99
No Carl if you kick arse you get sent off, suspended and we lose our better players. It's the BALL that is kicked. And I agree with BL it's definately ars**ole!
Carl at 23:21:37 Friday July 23 99
We need some footie chatter I am so looking forward to the new season it's scary, come on SAVAGE, HUNTER, WILSON et al lets KICK SOME ARSE
Carl at 23:19:13 Friday July 23 99
No it's a hero
Black Lace at 23:18:17 Friday July 23 99
Carl - I thought the lyrics to that song was 'Billy don't be an ars**ole'?
Carl at 23:18:7 Friday July 23 99
I'm getting bored, does anyone know the 3rd division message board address, I need to upset some POOH fans
Ralph at 23:16:38 Friday July 23 99
ROY - Perhaps his full name is Billy Gray Hmmmmmmm!
oh my god at 23:15:35 Friday July 23 99
I've just realised I'm 128129 visitor on this site - The buses down the Bedford road (bursts into tears at this point)
Carl at 23:15:33 Friday July 23 99
No you don't we can all support our team in our own way, I hate this ' I've been to more games than you bollox'
Ralph at 23:14:48 Friday July 23 99
Hello Mr Hartwell, I trust you are well? I sometimes think we (the club) comply too quickly and rigidly to what the authorities want. Whilst the fire at Bradford's ground was a terrible thing we must have been the first and possibly the only club to demolish our wooden stand. I've been to loads of grounds where wooden stands are still in place but with modifications. The cost to the club at The County Ground again must have been enormous in lost revenue.
Big Roy at 23:14:8 Friday July 23 99
Billy - I thought I was talking to someone called "gray". I only started to go to away games last year as my young lad has not been old enough until then. Does that make me any less of a supporter? I don't have to prove to anybody whether I'm a "hardcore" fan.
get real at 23:11:49 Friday July 23 99
ralph. I'll give you 10 minutes more - no excuses
billy at 23:9:54 Friday July 23 99
Carl, lost it's impact there I think. Sid Little would be proud of you
Ralph at 23:9:8 Friday July 23 99
Top Song Carl!!
Carl at 23:7:48 Friday July 23 99
We're staying up we're staying up we're staying COBBLERS staying up?
Carl at 23:3:0 Friday July 23 99
fool, sorry!!
Carl at 23:2:34 Friday July 23 99
Billy don't be a hero don't be a folll with your life!
billy at 23:1:16 Friday July 23 99
Big Roy, OK it's seems the fun and games have subsided, let me answer your reply. Why do you think my ideas are a dead horse? I'm sure you regard yourself as a 'hardcore supporter'. How many away games did you go to the last 3 years? (be honest). And how many did you go to the 5 years before that? (please be honest again)
Ray at 23:0:54 Friday July 23 99
Big Roy at 22:58:57 Friday July 23 99
So who's coming to the OSIRIS gig at the County Tavern tomorrow. I'll bring loads of CD's. We may even do a live rendition if there's enough of you.
Hartwell Cobbler at 22:57:48 Friday July 23 99
Ralph - you have an interesting point. I know the police have a difficult job to do and overall I'm not knocking them. But on some occasions I get the impression they have too tight a hold on the club. How democratic or even legal is it to ban sales of tickets on the day of a match ? After all it's a lawful event. I also query some instances of double standards seemingly applied. For instance I recall the Millwall game when several dozen of their fans arrived, ticketless, to the all-ticket game -- and were let in at the far end of the east stand. Presumably this was because they looked and sounded a naughty lot. Yet and local, law-abiding citizens turning up ticketless couldn't have got in for love nor money.On the matter of Nationwide and the stand I reckon you're right, Ralph - the plan was some kind of special-rate loan. This may well have been tied to some stand sponsorship.
bIG rOY at 22:55:28 Friday July 23 99
I lost the thread of this conversation about half an hour ago. I'm just looking on bemused.
get real at 22:52:29 Friday July 23 99
Ralph, i cant wait for ever it's cold out here
Ralph at 22:51:23 Friday July 23 99
Well that's done and dusted, lovely G & T, just the right amount of lemon. Squeezed lemon is a fine addition don't you think?
WSD at 22:51:9 Friday July 23 99
How does "Ray is Mr Posh" go like then Roy? Will Ralph be adding a guitar solo to it? Will chants of "Ray is Mr Posh" or "Poshie, and you know you are" be mixed in at the end???
Ralph at 22:49:17 Friday July 23 99
Song titles everywhere you look . . . I'll be there for you . . . Can't Explain . . . Last Time . . . Ray is Mr Posh . . . Sorry Roy's still writing that one!
WSD at 22:48:8 Friday July 23 99
Oh god this is getting confusing now
bIG rOy at 22:47:44 Friday July 23 99
This conversation getting a bit too surreal for me.
The Real Ray at 22:47:9 Friday July 23 99
I would just like to assure you all I am not Ray!!!!!! the one and only N*rthampton Down legend.
get real at 22:46:38 Friday July 23 99
I told you last time, that's extra
Ray at 22:46:27 Friday July 23 99
There are some strange happening that have recently appeared whereby not all the postings appear. You push reload and sometimes a different set will appear I can't explain it - it must be your computer.
WSD at 22:46:15 Friday July 23 99
Well as much fun as it is here, I'm afraid Mr WSD must retire off to bed, he's got a big day tomorrow of website editing! IWBUTHE will be finished in a matter of days *crosses fingers*
Ralph at 22:45:16 Friday July 23 99
Too right Roy - I've just added you to my list. :-)
Ralph at 22:44:22 Friday July 23 99
Or do you just like dressing up as a cowboy?
Ralph at 22:43:38 Friday July 23 99
GET REAL - Are you a Spurs Fan?
Big Roy at 22:42:20 Friday July 23 99
You know some weird people Ralph!
Ralph at 22:41:53 Friday July 23 99
There's battle lines being drawn, nobody's right if everybody's wrong! Wow! Peace man!
get real at 22:40:39 Friday July 23 99
come on Ralph, I know you and "wifey" need a little help, and I'll be there for you.
Buffalo Springfield at 22:40:38 Friday July 23 99
There's something happening here, What it is ain't exactly clear . . . Great song Man! Covered recently by Public Enemy, fine band that they are!
BR at 22:40:30 Friday July 23 99
Ah. There it is
Big Roy at 22:39:57 Friday July 23 99
Yeah, especially the ones where you mention The Real Mr Posh!
Ralph at 22:38:43 Friday July 23 99
'ang on a minute! GET REAL - What?
WSD at 22:38:38 Friday July 23 99
I do belive Ray is vetting our comments...
Ralph at 22:37:38 Friday July 23 99
Cor! Wifey's knocked up a G & T must go and have a bit, back later!
Big Roy at 22:37:25 Friday July 23 99
Something very strange happening here. Alternate postings are disappearing into cyberspace. Are you intercepting them Ray?
get real at 22:36:45 Friday July 23 99
It's ok Ralph usual place usual time. dont panic
Ralph at 22:35:35 Friday July 23 99
As I was saying . . . RAY - Not Mr Posh . . . bugger . . . Explain please!
Ralph at 22:34:48 Friday July 23 99
That's better!
Ralph at 22:34:23 Friday July 23 99
And mine?
get real at 22:33:55 Friday July 23 99
charlie 10,000 v 0 blow
Ray at 22:33:13 Friday July 23 99
....bugger...
The Real MR POSH at 22:32:55 Friday July 23 99
Look I can assure you that I am NOT Mr POSH...
Big Roy at 22:32:53 Friday July 23 99
Where did my last posting go?
Ralph at 22:31:39 Friday July 23 99
Still Ray back to this Mr Posh thing . . . I see now you are quite happy to change the subject . . . Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Ray at 22:31:6 Friday July 23 99
Look - we aren't gonna do any more CDs until I can at least get into my front door.
Ray at 22:30:14 Friday July 23 99
I actually received a mailshot today from a local studio that also produces CDs - *sob*
Ralph at 22:29:46 Friday July 23 99
ROY - BE CAREFUL!!!!! 'Circular breathing' on the guitar is not advisable your tongue can easily becomed entwined with your G-string!!!
Ray at 22:29:7 Friday July 23 99
Do they play the bagpipes at West Brom matches then?
Big Roy at 22:28:21 Friday July 23 99
Yeah, let's do the CD again! That'll be great fun - I'll give up four weeks of my life and Ray can have a nervous breakdown!
Ray at 22:28:17 Friday July 23 99
...but WSD - you always talk cobblers.... :-)
McRalph at 22:27:53 Friday July 23 99
Blimey now there's a link. 'Circular Breathing' is also a technique used by bagpipists, bagpipers? baggies?
Ray at 22:27:21 Friday July 23 99
Right....I'll just leave it to the shop to sell them then.
West Stand Dave at 22:27:15 Friday July 23 99
YES VERY NICE, BUT LET US NOT FORGET THIS IS A FOOTBALL SITE, WE ARE HERE TO TALK COBBLERS. Hang on, that's what we're doing, oh well, carry on... *snigger*
WSD at 22:25:47 Friday July 23 99
I think this should all go on the CobblesTones debut album
Big Roy at 22:25:40 Friday July 23 99
I've just been trying that circular breathing on my guitar. It's useless - don't sound any different.
Ralph/Rolf at 22:25:27 Friday July 23 99
Blimey a didge would make a spliff and a half, we could pass it round the whole stadium twice over! Man!!
Ray at 22:25:9 Friday July 23 99
..... no bloody bagpipes but a didgeredoo on the selection eh?
Ray at 22:24:34 Friday July 23 99
Well thats the sound a didgeredoo makes.
Ralph/Rolf at 22:24:16 Friday July 23 99
Wow that's a thought etnic intros can we do the CD again Roy? How about you Cobbler Down Under do you didge?
Ray at 22:23:55 Friday July 23 99
I assume from the lack of response that there are no volunteers...
Big Roy at 22:23:36 Friday July 23 99
No that's a Yamaha keyboard Ray!
Ray at 22:22:43 Friday July 23 99
I thought it was a didgeredoo at the beginning of Fields of Green..
Ralph at 22:22:42 Friday July 23 99
RAY or Mr POSH? - Methinks he doth protest too much!
Big Roy at 22:22:6 Friday July 23 99
Have you been on the herbal woodbines again Ralph?
Ralph/Rolf at 22:20:31 Friday July 23 99
Didge playing is an ancient Mother Earth form of music. It's known to aid relaxation, stimulate the blood and increase oxygen intake to the bloodstream. It's a little known fact that many of the acupuncture lines end in the lips and the vibration gained in didging also stimulates these. Be calm, close in on Mother Earth and respect the ancient Aboriginal culture.
Big Roy at 22:20:16 Friday July 23 99
It's a vicious rumour, I've never been familiar with a Didgeredoo! Are they like kangaroos?
Ray at 22:20:9 Friday July 23 99
Only by 2 seconds Roy, my wife says I'm always too early.
Ray at 22:18:46 Friday July 23 99
Nobody coming to help me sell CD's then?
WSD at 22:18:20 Friday July 23 99
RAY - how much did the actor cost? *lol*
BR at 22:18:7 Friday July 23 99
Bugger, you beat me to it Ray!
Big Roy at 22:17:11 Friday July 23 99
You'd better talk to Mark Pacan as he saw them together on his stand at the show last week! Could have been a mate playing the part though. Hmmmmm!
Ray at 22:17:9 Friday July 23 99
Despite rumours circulating to the contrary I am NOT Mr. Posh - in fact he came onto the stand at the Northampton Show last weekend and TRB Mark will be able to verify this.
WSD at 22:16:29 Friday July 23 99
Ray, am I banned?!
Ralph at 22:15:52 Friday July 23 99
COME ON RAY - In saying nothing he said everything!!
Ralph at 22:14:55 Friday July 23 99
Obviously Roy you are not familiar with the Didgeredoo. In order to 'drone' you must perfect the skill of 'circular breathing' thus giving the effect of still blowing out whilst breathing in. I may change my name to Rolf if I'm sucessful!! Watch me wallabies feed!
WSD at 22:13:16 Friday July 23 99
EXTRA EXTRA !! RAY IS MR POSH !!!!
Big Roy at 22:13:11 Friday July 23 99
gray - I'd give up mate - you're flogging a horse that went to the knacker's yard weeks ago!
Big Roy at 22:11:12 Friday July 23 99
OK Ralph, I'll buy it - what is circular breathing?
Ralph at 22:10:47 Friday July 23 99
RAY - Yes you would! How come I've never seen you and Mr Posh at the same time? :-)
gray at 22:10:11 Friday July 23 99
whoops! sorry, I thought thousands was rather outrageous. But my argument still stands (I hope). Those 200-300 HUNDRED vary each time. Do you still see my point? It's supposed to be a positive one in that there are a lot more fans than people realise. This doesnt apply to WSD, but when the Cobblers were doing really badly, I bet many never went to all the games purely because they were so depressing, and not out of any lack of desire to support. I can remember people saying they would rather send the gate fee on without having to endure watching the game.
Big Roy at 22:9:47 Friday July 23 99
wsd - It 'aint me. If I'm gonna be suggestive, I'll name myself just in case they accept!
Ralph at 22:8:43 Friday July 23 99
I'm struggling to come to terms with football at the moment, I'm just not ready for it. The season should start the weekend after the Gillette Cup Final, blimey summer hols have only just started ask T. As for The Villa game, only half the ground open and a Villa side that would struggle to hold its own in our division! Pina Coladas and The Test Match for me I'm afraid. Good luck to anyone who goes and I hope you see an entertaining game but it's cricket tomorrow.
Ray at 22:5:23 Friday July 23 99
Would I EVER post anonymously?
Ralph at 22:4:9 Friday July 23 99
Hi ROY - Sorry a gap in my postings I've been trying to perfect 'circular breathing' and it's knackering!
WSD at 22:4:1 Friday July 23 99
Anon, you're in a dirty mood this evening. I think it's Ray in disguise!!! Or is it Big Roy?!!
Ralph at 22:3:0 Friday July 23 99
GRAY - I didn't miss your point; There are a hard core of Cobblers fans who attend away matches and they are hundreds of us.
Anon at 22:1:41 Friday July 23 99
Your going to be having it off for 5 1/2 weeks?????
T. at 21:58:34 Friday July 23 99
School's out, yipeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
5 1/2 weeks off
WSD at 21:57:21 Friday July 23 99
Look again - I said 2 to 3 HUNDRED
Ray at 21:57:18 Friday July 23 99
I think WSD actually said 2-300 not 1000's
gray at 21:53:23 Friday July 23 99
WSD, I'm sorry but if there were 2-3000 every gamers our away support would match Man City's. I'm trying to say there are a lot more Cobblers fans than people realise. Of course the last 3 seasons have seen a dramatic rise in attendance for obvious reasons. But you're suggesting over half the home fans went to ALL the aways. I didnt manage to go to nearly half the away games over the last 3 years, and I'm sure many other people were the same. The 2-3000 fans you saw were probably 1/4 or whatever timers each time.
WSD at 21:50:50 Friday July 23 99
Not me.
Ray at 21:40:36 Friday July 23 99
Whose going to watch the Vanilla XI get a good licking tomorrow?
Ray at 21:38:54 Friday July 23 99
A "Cobblers" team comprising 4 trialists, 6, 1st and 2nd. year YTS players plus Andy Morrow lost 3-1 tonight to Gloucester.
Billy at 21:21:52 Friday July 23 99
I remember there was a serious rumour when Ron Atkinson was manager of Notts Forest he was interested in buying Christian Lee for around £1 million.
Big Roy at 21:20:3 Friday July 23 99
I've just spent a whole week with a carrot crunching, tractor driving bloke from King's Lynn who wouldn't know a football if it hit him square in the face. He's found this site and is bound to come on and give me a really rough time in the very near future. I therefore deny all forthcoming accusations about buying Lincoln and P*ssborough scarves, promising to record Pish's terrace song or messing about with sheep or other assorted animals. I doubt that even begins to cover it but I deny it all! He's a terribly nice guy who I conned into buying a CD!
WSD at 21:18:34 Friday July 23 99
Sorry Gray you're wrong on this one, there are at least 2-300 every-gamers.
gray at 21:16:21 Friday July 23 99
Ralph, youve missed my point. of course there are hundreds at away games (probably thousands recently - well one+ anyway). But they are NOT the same people each time. It's a revolving set of many fans who happen to go that day. You've perhaps seen me at a few aways and assume I'm there all the time. I'm not, nor are most fans - whatever the weather
Big Roy at 21:12:45 Friday July 23 99
Watcha Ralph!
Ralph at 21:12:26 Friday July 23 99
DAVE - Ian Atkins heralded the signing of Chris Lee by announcing he would become the club's first million pound player. Poor bugger's never recovered!
WSD at 21:10:13 Friday July 23 99
Ralph, if we're talking about million pound players then why mention Chris Lee??!!!!
Ralph at 21:4:20 Friday July 23 99
GRAY - We do exist 'cos I've been seeing the same bunch year in, year out, come rain, come 'shine, promotion or relegation and we certainly number hundreds. I thank you!
Ralph at 21:0:38 Friday July 23 99
Talking of million pound players I see Atkins is urging Chris Lee to stay and fight for his place.
Ralph at 20:59:13 Friday July 23 99
As I understood it Nationwide were offering some kind of loan at a 'special' rate to finance ground expansion what ever became of it who knows! I think the casual supporter is a valid point, getting a ticket is such a palava particularly for those living outside of Northampton, the amount of lost revenue during a season is bloody ridiculous. In an age where everyone sues everybody why don't we just sue the police for loss of revenue?
Anon at 20:59:3 Friday July 23 99
Fancy getting together to make some of our own fans of the future Nat?
Nat at 20:57:4 Friday July 23 99
Oh, I also forgot to say the ONLY league club in the county!!!
Nat at 20:53:36 Friday July 23 99
In the new 2 year contract that Nationwide signed, wasn't it agreed that they were going to do some "stadium branding"?? What is that? Has it been done yet? When will it be done if it hasn't? Where is it to be done?
Our supporter base is growing though, I know football is the thing to watch/do these days but think in 5 years our average gates have doubled. Northampton is one of the most fastest growing towns in Europe, with a successful campaign we shouldn't have too much trouble of having a near full house every game.
With attracting supporters, I think you've got to aim at the kids. Once you've got them fascinated, they will become one of us in the future. The more you attract whilst they're young the more we'll have for the future.
If we do go straight back up will they increase the capacity then? I thought we'd have to have another 2 years in the divsion before we have to do something about it.
Gray at 20:48:5 Friday July 23 99
I think there is a bit of a myth about hardcore fans who go to every game. If they do exist in the Cobblers it probably is about 7 or so at the most. The truth is many of us go to the majority of home games and the minority of away. The actual totals depends a lot on how well the Cobblers are doing. In the depths of the early-mid nineties I went about every 4 or 5 home games and virtually no away. (thats probably why so many people claim to have gone to that Chester game. I might have gone, I dont know, it was hardly a "diary event"). It wasnt that I was any less off a fan, just that is was too depressing. During various promotion years I went to virtually every home and a lot of aways. Why? Because they were exciting. Does this make me a fair weather fan? No. Just the same as all fans - it is our leisure time and money after all. What's my point? I don't know.
Ray at 20:30:39 Friday July 23 99
He could be our first - whoops sorry - second million pound player
WSD at 20:28:37 Friday July 23 99
Andy Morrow will be a star one day....
Ray at 20:25:43 Friday July 23 99
The Cobblers conceded their first goals in the match tonight going 2-0 down within the first 10 minutes. Andy Morrow scored soon after to make it 1-2 which remained the score until half time.
nosey parker at 20:21:59 Friday July 23 99
the only person blind in one eye is Atkinsa for letting Billy go!!!!
Big Roy at 19:50:19 Friday July 23 99
Following on from Hartwell's comments - I saw a whole family (including grandparents) who were obviously on their first trip up to Sixfields enquiring where to purchase tickets from at the rear east stand turnstile. They were told that the match was a sell-out and off they went, obviously disappointed. The truth was that the match had been declared all ticket. There were plenty of seats left but no tickets for sale on the day! I realise that the club have no control over this and that the police make the decision based on their assessment of the potential safety problems with travelling fans but how much income did such decisions cost us last year and, perhaps more importantly, will that disappointed family ever come back?
West Stand Dave at 19:23:16 Friday July 23 99
Some people don't like jam on their bread and butter...
Hartwell Cobbler at 19:16:12 Friday July 23 99
You remind me, Vince, that the rumour that Nationwide would in some way be helping fund any ground expansion was indeed a strong one. Whether it had any credence, I don't know. I am sure one of the reasons we have not had "grounds full" signs up more often at Sixfields is because the system does not encourage casual fans who want to make a last minute decision. In fact it discourages them. Over the years I have known a number of people who used to take in games on a whim - depending on the weather, shopping, what the missus wanted to do etc etc. Because of the same day ticketing arrangements which - at police direction - bar same-day sales at some (and usually the most attractive) games the casual fan's found it difficult to buy seats. I don't subscribe to the notion that these "fair weather fans" are of little asset to the club. Every ticket sold every week is important to a club of our size. Several dozen additional bums on seats can generate hundreds of quid more. I've often argued that, in fact, the casual/new fan is very important and exactly the type we should be encouraging. We, the hardy ones, will always be there, providing the bread and butter income for the club. But it is the additional fans who put the jam on the bread. The club, somehow, has to find a way to encourage them, not dissuade them. Having a larger ground capacity would help, because some people are deterred from even trying to get tickets for big games because they feel with a small capacity there's less chance ot getting seats. While we don't want a big, quarter full stadium every week, we certainly could do with at least 10,000 - 10,500 seats. But, as you say, the big stumbling block is finance....
John Frain Fan Club at 19:12:36 Friday July 23 99
Got my ticket for the Diremonds game today, any idea how many we have sold? Can't wait to see and hear how quiet the Diremonds fans are. It's all gone quiet over there, shhhhhhhh!!!
Big Roy at 18:38:53 Friday July 23 99
I'd just like to confess that I've been to P*ssborough today on business. I'm not proud and I know it's a red card offence but I couldn't live with myself if I didn't tell you. I tried not to talk to anyone and I was away before lunchtime. I did play "Fields of Green" at full belt with the windows down as I drove past their joke of a ground. Am I forgiven? Please don't ostracize me.
Ray at 18:23:22 Friday July 23 99
Don't make me laugh.....RATHER DEAD THAN R&D
Will at 17:29:32 Friday July 23 99
Surely people must realise that the reason that the Borough Council is not likely to expand the stadium is because it expects us to merge with Diamonds, and have Northamptonshire Diamonds play at Nene Park. Remember, you heard it here first!
Hartwell Cobbler at 15:8:23 Friday July 23 99
Ts - I think the plans for expansion were put on ice with our relgation. Had we have stayed in Div 2 we would have been required to have at least (I believe) 8,000 seats. As you know that's some 400 short of our current capacity. As I understand it Sixfields is designed to be readily expanded on any or all of the three sides, except the main stand, to an overall capacity max of 15,000. The roofs of the north, east and south stands can be easily removed to allow for second tiers. However, because of this style of construction, I believe the minimum expansion would be in the region of 1,000 extra seats at either the north or south ends. Double-tiering the east stand is a little more complex because of the running facilities but would probably add, I guess, 3,500 seats. The balance, taking us to 15,000, would be achieved by filling in the corners. I also understand that a completed stadium would carry the main stand concourse round all sides. Again, as I understand it, there was a plan to double up the north end had we remained in div 2. Any more extensive expansion would have been undertaken had Barwell bought the stadium and brought the Saints in on a ground-sharing scheme (now extremely unlikely).Personally, I'd have preferred this option as it would have immediately made cash available to do the job properly in one go. It would have then provided a capacity suitable for big games. Several times since we moved to Sixfields we could have sold all tickets twice over, which proves the latent demand. Ground-sharing would also have done away, once and for all, with this hideous problem of traffic congestion on the west side of town whenever both clubs play at the same time. Having the enlarged stadium in use every week of the season would also make it viable and the added income from advertising and the addition of corporate boxes (essential to the Saints) would have also given the Cobblers a spin-off. In answer to your question: no expansion this year, as far as I'm aware. But if we go up, presumably it will be immediately necessary and the likely increase will be about 1,000.
Vince at 14:50:9 Friday July 23 99
The possilble expansion to Sixfields is I've heard unlikely to happen for a while paticularly since the drop to Div 3. I have heard that The Nationwide Building Society were possibly going to get involved in some sort of funding arrangement to expand Sixfields but its all speculation.
I don't suppose that Norhampton Borough Council have the funds to expand the capacity and it would be difficult to justify until the club can show that there is demand for extra capacity for games other than for "big games". After all since the ground opened it's only been filled less than 20 times. The club needs more supporters more often and not just those who think they are doing the club a favour buying tickets for West Ham, Spurs, Man City (Peterborough !!???!!?) et al.
Vince at 14:50:7 Friday July 23 99
The possilble expansion to Sixfields is I've heard unlikely to happen for a while paticularly since the drop to Div 3. I have heard that The Nationwide Building Society were possibly going to get involved in some sort of funding arrangement to expand Sixfields but its all speculation.
I don't suppose that Norhampton Borough Council have the funds to expand the capacity and it would be difficult to justify until the club can show that there is demand for extra capacity for games other than for "big games". After all since the ground opened it's only been filled less than 20 times. The club needs more supporters more often and not just those who think they are doing the club a favour buying tickets for West Ham, Spurs, Man City (Peterborough !!???!!?) et al.
Chicago Cobbler at 14:41:34 Friday July 23 99
These are sad and boring days for a sporting man in America... NFL doesn't start for a bit and there is little coverage between games in MLS, and with no English Football... What is a bored office supplies salesman to do???? Oh crap... that's right, I'm getting married in Maui next week. Anyone have any recomendations? (other than the obvious don't do it). She is a School Teacher (which is nice, cause when you do something wrong, she makes you do it over til you get it right). We are in process of interviewing for a position near Northampton, so the Chicago part of my "cobbler" may be no more.
Ts at 14:15:53 Friday July 23 99
Please respond - this idea was touted last year and I've heard nothing since
Ts at 14:13:51 Friday July 23 99
Any news on the expansion of Sixfields to 12'000? Anyone
phil a at 12:31:26 Friday July 23 99
Carl - I think it was Bristol Rovers
Ray at 11:25:36 Friday July 23 99
Yep - thats the only other one I found as well. I wrote to them giving the URL of the new WT pages and they actually responded.
Cobbler Down Under at 11:23:36 Friday July 23 99
Ray,
In response to your query of a while ago re:Walter Tull there is a site I found that gives a bit of a tale. I'd say you have seen it already but the address is www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWtull.htm
Ray at 11:16:10 Friday July 23 99
FOLKS - IF YOU DON'T LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN YOU ORDER A CD I CAN'T WRITE BACK TO YOU!!!
Vince at 11:5:7 Friday July 23 99
Thanks for responding to the query regarding Dean Peer. I hope he gets a club soon he deserves to be playing more than half the leeches in the Premiership.
Has anyone heard the story that Billy Turley is nearly blind in one eye and that R&D's didn't know this when they bouhgt him?
It's probably not true but it would account for some of the horredous mistakes he made last season!
West Stand Dave at 10:54:12 Friday July 23 99
Hmm, they've all gone, it must be playtime now!!
West Stand Dave at 10:37:18 Friday July 23 99
By the looks of it its the last day of school and some little year 7's have been let loose on the computers, anyone else agree?!
CDU at 10:33:15 Friday July 23 99
Big Roy are you there still?
mitch at 10:25:19 Friday July 23 99
some silly little school girls are raiding our beloved Cobblers net!!!!!!
RANJITMAN at 10:24:34 Friday July 23 99
BUD BUD
JROE at 10:23:17 Friday July 23 99
sorry luke you have a red muffta on your head
LIAM at 10:21:25 Friday July 23 99
im a thick domented loser and im jealous of roe for fancieng coral white shes a ginger babe and id love to **** her silly
Luke at 10:19:42 Friday July 23 99
Youhave a muffta on your head
j.roe at 10:19:41 Friday July 23 99
im a lanky beast and i fancy coral white
JROE at 10:11:7 Friday July 23 99
Northampton Northampton Northampton Nor..........oh you know the rest
MITCH at 10:9:12 Friday July 23 99
All up for the game against the so - called ASTON VILLA on saturday ,whats the point eh!
Bigroe at 10:8:30 Friday July 23 99
Hello
Hartwell Cobbler at 8:55:16 Friday July 23 99
My thanks to those who have already subscribed to the Hamtune Chronicles.
Anon at 8:11:29 Friday July 23 99
Nearly right Mark - its entrepreneur....
even further outsider at 2:32:58 Friday July 23 99
any more tales to keep us awake with?
The Outsider at 1:12:45 Friday July 23 99
I heard today that Colin Hill went to the ground last week, to see the lads, and was told by IA that he is not welcome there anymore. What a nugget!
Anon at 1:8:11 Friday July 23 99
A man comes home from a tough day of work looking to unwind. After a relaxing dinner with his wife, they retire to bed. So, both go to their separate beds, however the man was not yet ready to sleep.
The man calls over to his wife, "My little boopey-boo, I'm lonely."
So the woman gets out of bed and crosses the room to the husband. On the way she trips on the carpet and falls on her face.
The husband with a concerned look on his face says, "Oh, did my little honey-woney fall on her little nosey-wosey?"
The woman gets up and enters the man's bed. The two have passionate sex and afterwards the woman rolls out. As she returns to her bed, she once again catches her foot on the carpet and falls flat on her face.
The man looks over his shoulder at his wife lying on the floor and says, "clumsy bitch".
at 0:30:2 Friday July 23 99
HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
hellooooooooooooo at 0:28:16 Friday July 23 99
HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
TRB Mark at 23:25:8 Thursday July 22 99
Believe it or not, I shall have to do the Cobblers Christmas card soon!. What with Hartwell's Chronicle and the CD, we are turning into a right bunch of entrepenuers! (or however you spell it). Could you imagine the fans doing anything like this 10 years ago? (apart from the fanzine that is). I think it shows the beleif we have in the future of our club. We love you Cobblers, we doooooooo
TICK at 22:58:24 Thursday July 22 99
Big Roy- no worries, Xams, Xmas, Maxs off, whatever, and bring your knitting- id like a nice blue jumper with I LOVE SEAL on it for when the weather gets colder (like today).
Hartwell Cobbler at 22:56:18 Thursday July 22 99
Vince - Nobody has come in for Peer as far as I know. Bilko is also still here and it doesn't look as though Doncaster are exactly falling over themselves to do a deal. Not altogether surprising with the growing surplus of players on the market. This all stems from Prem clubs buying overseas players in increasing numbers, which is having a profound effect all the way down the ladder.
Carl at 22:51:32 Thursday July 22 99
I never went to that game, who was it against?
Big Roy at 22:47:15 Thursday July 22 99
Thanks Carl, I just caught it. That Heggsy was a lad wasn't he!
Carl at 22:44:58 Thursday July 22 99
Did you miss it?
Carl at 22:42:27 Thursday July 22 99
Cobblers are on AND THEY THINK IT's ALL OVER RIGHT NOW
BR at 22:35:13 Thursday July 22 99
Xmas even!
Big Roy at 22:33:34 Thursday July 22 99
OK Tick. I won't come for less than £1.25 an hour and I want Xams day off. Can I bring my knitting?
WSD at 22:31:12 Thursday July 22 99
I've got 13 of the buggers already thanx Roy
Smutty Cobbler at 22:30:40 Thursday July 22 99
Can anyone improve on my childish attempts below?
TICK at 22:28:59 Thursday July 22 99
Big Roy- yeah, you name the price, but you have to be in the office at 9 sharp monday morn- and you get your own desk- howzat???
Smutty Cobbler at 22:27:8 Thursday July 22 99
What's all this :-) or :O)?????????????????? Personally I prefer a good pair of (o)(o)'s or a :O job. What are you up to Britney?
Big Roy at 22:23:20 Thursday July 22 99
I like the second picture better. You can see more of the bar etc. behind me which will at least explain why I look totally p*ss*d! I'm willing to pay good money for you not to put me on your site! I'll give you a CD!
WSD at 22:15:33 Thursday July 22 99
Sorry Roy - I sent the pic twice!! Power goes to your head sometimes...
WSD at 22:13:8 Thursday July 22 99
ROY - AAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHHAAA, I have the power!
Big Roy at 22:6:55 Thursday July 22 99
Great! Does it pay well tick?
tick. at 22:5:24 Thursday July 22 99
BIG ROY-no, im saving that position for you :0)
Big Roy at 22:4:6 Thursday July 22 99
No - mail us a copy. NOW!!!!
West Stand Dave at 22:1:57 Thursday July 22 99
Roy - have you actually seen your pic that I'm putting on IWBUTHE yrt? *snigger*
Big Roy at 21:55:47 Thursday July 22 99
I've not heard anything Vince. Anyone else! Wow, I'm sort of talking football (or is it just balls?).
Big Roy at 21:52:6 Thursday July 22 99
I hope you're not the proof reader tick.:-)
Big Roy at 21:49:47 Thursday July 22 99
Even the e-mail group has gone quiet. I think I'll watch my videos of Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, at least I can empathise with Marvin the Paranoid Android! I think I'll turn myself off now.
tick at 21:47:49 Thursday July 22 99
No please, im in need of some light relief and banter- ive ujst atken on a prt time job on top of my full time one (working nights in an office) and im not really qualified to do the new one- assistant editor on a new mag, and its really scarey....mommie......
Vince at 21:46:10 Thursday July 22 99
Does anyone know if Dean Peer has been offered terms by any other club yet?
Big Roy at 21:45:29 Thursday July 22 99
I can't be bothered.
tick at 21:15:52 Thursday July 22 99
no, no, speak, Big Roy, speak!!!
West Stand Dave at 21:12:58 Thursday July 22 99
Let's talk about the Cobblers then Roy, hows that for a novel idea?
Big Roy at 21:10:35 Thursday July 22 99
Interesting on here tonight 'aint it? I'd come on and chat but I just get bollocked if I talk about CD's, Rock music or tell a joke.
West Stand Dave at 21:2:0 Thursday July 22 99
No-one asked you. bloody quiet in it?
Anon at 20:58:47 Thursday July 22 99
bloody quiet, if you ask me.
tick at 20:15:48 Thursday July 22 99
dunno, but i miss his terrace romances...
West Stand Dave at 19:19:42 Thursday July 22 99
That reminds me - when's ORBITAL due back?!
West Stand Dave at 19:19:14 Thursday July 22 99
Oh-oh, looks like it's time for some ghost stories again!!
ooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh at 19:12:42 Thursday July 22 99
aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Whooooooooooooooooooooosh! at 19:8:39 Thursday July 22 99
Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
tick at 18:57:21 Thursday July 22 99
quiet, innit?
Chicago Cobbler at 17:9:4 Thursday July 22 99
Sunderland Cobbler, Thanks. I was at the game when we won the championship and had a blast. Weather here is 90F with very high humidity. Been this way for the past 4 weeks without a break.
Ray at 16:10:39 Thursday July 22 99
Sorry - you will have to join the queue.....
Carl at 16:9:1 Thursday July 22 99
Dave it was completely perfect timing though, don't you think, Ho Ho.
WSD at 15:16:28 Thursday July 22 99
Hmm. thought I'd better make it clear that the last message from me was posted before I saw the Britney Spears comment....
West Stand Dave at 15:15:22 Thursday July 22 99
As if it's ever not Ray....
BRITNEY SPEARS at 15:15:1 Thursday July 22 99
I WANT TO SHAG EVERY COBBLERS FAN IN THE WORLD STARTING WITH YOU RAY>
Ray at 15:4:59 Thursday July 22 99
To be honest I cant remember when Cobblers Comments began. At the time it didn't appear to be inportant to keep them and I'm afraid that early entries got deleted. It was only chat about the Cobblers anyway :-)
WSD at 14:35:56 Thursday July 22 99
The side at Gloucester will only contain one or two first-teamers, the rest being made up of youth-teamers and trialists.
WSD at 13:29:52 Thursday July 22 99
VILLA SQUAD FOR SATURDAY - Peter Enckleman, Matthew Ghent, Michael Blackwood, Darren Byfield, David
Curtolo, Simon Grayson, David Hughes, Tommy Jaszczun, Aaron Lescott, Gavin
Melaugh, Lloyd Samuel, Riccardo Scimeca, Michael Standing, Neil Tarrant,
Richard Walker.
WSD at 13:28:54 Thursday July 22 99
SBJ - My mate says the two biggest people on the back cover of the cd work with his mum.
SBJ at 13:24:20 Thursday July 22 99
Ray, when did this message board begin? The past postings go back to December 96, but the messages there don't look like the beginnings.
Promotion and relegation at 13:17:16 Thursday July 22 99
Here are my outcomes for the 1999/2000 season. You know that boro will win the premiership with Watford,Bradford and Southampton coming down. Divison 1 will be Blackburn winning it and Crewe, Fulham and Port vale. Divison 2 is Brentford, Scunthorpe and also Burnley. In divison 3 it will be Boro, Carlisle, Hartlepool and York Cobblers will get relegated with Rushden taking our place! Atkins sort it out play a passing game.
SBJ at 12:36:44 Thursday July 22 99
Sorry Ray, I got carried away and tipped ahead a few games too. CDs arrived safely yesterday, btw - very nice. Does anyone claim to recognise themselves on the back cover photo?
Ray at 12:32:15 Thursday July 22 99
The Tipping Competition is now open and can be found at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/tipping.htm There is also a link from the front page. First match to make your choice on is RUSHDEN.
Ray at 12:30:36 Thursday July 22 99
All that talk of bills, invoices etc. has given me a headache.
Beak at 12:13:39 Thursday July 22 99
Nor me!
Credit Note at 11:8:12 Thursday July 22 99
You don't see many of me.
Invoice at 11:3:46 Thursday July 22 99
I have the same problem.....
Bill at 10:49:13 Thursday July 22 99
I'm really getting confused now - someone keeps posting as "Bill" as well as me. Anyhow, I'm really getting fired up for the start of the season. It is good that we have the p**h to contend with, because this means we'll have a good crowd to get the championship-winning season kicked off with. And no, I haven't been drinking.
SBJ at 8:55:50 Thursday July 22 99
16 days and 6 hours till kick-off!! The friendly match results have stepped up my enthusiasm for this season in a big way. I seem to remember last summer that (according to comments on here) we played a fast style of attacking football in our pre-season games, and optimism was high for a good season. Maybe this summer's games so far point to a more solid season: three clean sheets for our new goalies, goals for our number 9, goals for some of the new boys, and full 90 minutes for some players we hardly saw last year due to injury. Plus Kevin Wilson playing 90 minutes which is a great sign as far as I'm concerned. There have even been a few words on here and on the e-mails about us having some good young players coming through now. Seems to me that the team looks strong; we know the support is there (have we reached 3000 season tickets yet?) and it even looks (leaving Atkins arguments aside) like the club structure is sound. Cobblers glory for the new millennium anyone?
Whooooooooooooooosh! at 7:50:22 Thursday July 22 99
I hope we play the long ball this season!
buster at 0:18:9 Thursday July 22 99
adios me amigo!
check the lottery result tonight.
barney at 0:16:23 Thursday July 22 99
my money's on the golden lion.
madhatter at 0:13:54 Thursday July 22 99
leave off raymondo!
madhatter at 0:12:36 Thursday July 22 99
I'd be mad if i found it.
mad liam at 0:12:26 Thursday July 22 99
OI! Ray why are you so quiet? tell every one what you know
madhatter at 0:11:51 Thursday July 22 99
How about tubby's gear?
madhatter at 0:10:18 Thursday July 22 99
leave off - not even he would go for the Basil brush look.
mad liam at 0:10:3 Thursday July 22 99
COBLLERS SECRET DIET EGG FRIED RICE FROM MADHATS CHINESE
madhatter at 0:8:59 Thursday July 22 99
Ralphy knows best.
mad liam at 0:7:59 Thursday July 22 99
Wilsons moustache is being sold to Ian Rush for 4.5 million
madhatter at 0:7:47 Thursday July 22 99
What do you get if you cross a Roman nose with some large ears, boney shoulders and bandy legs?
mad liam at 0:0:21 Thursday July 22 99
Who really cares about losing Warner? How about you Ralph?
madhatter at 23:52:5 Wednesday July 21 99
I heard the Golden Lion are a cracking side,good luck to 'em.
Ray at 23:47:50 Wednesday July 21 99
I wouldnt worry about tonight formation - the match was being used purely as a "lets see how fit they are" for our walking wounded.
Ray at 23:46:27 Wednesday July 21 99
Neither Chris Lee or his nose have been picked so far.
madhatter at 23:45:50 Wednesday July 21 99
any danger?
Ray at 23:45:42 Wednesday July 21 99
Oh yes - I forgot, apparently my interview was on the 6 o'clock news last night but by that time I'd got bored with listening to all their blasted adverts and I'd turned off.
mad liam at 23:45:32 Wednesday July 21 99
Has Chris Lee sorted his nose out yet!!
Uncle Richard at 23:45:30 Wednesday July 21 99
Just got home from work to find the Cobbs managed a nilnil away to Tiverton , the team sheet looks as if we used a 5-3-2 formation , against Tiverton , what is going on ? - looks like another long season ahead , folks one of the strongest squads for years and he plays five at the back , HELP
Atkins Out
Ray at 23:44:19 Wednesday July 21 99
If anyone is passing the Club then you will be able to pick up copies of the CD from reception.
Ray at 23:43:17 Wednesday July 21 99
I gave copies of the CD to the Chron, Radio Northampton, Herald & Post, Northants 96 and Northamptonshire TV. The only feedback I've seen/heard was on N96 who played it all yesterday afternoon but Ian Atkins talked over it saying every fan should buy it.
mad liam at 23:41:46 Wednesday July 21 99
MAD HATTER
Georgie Devito now plays his football on a sunday with his local pub the Golden lion, what a waste of a young mans promising career.
madhatter at 23:39:22 Wednesday July 21 99
One moussaka, one souvlaki and two of your best greek keebabs. grazie.
Ray at 23:36:59 Wednesday July 21 99
I thought you had cleared off to Farnborough.
madhatter at 23:36:47 Wednesday July 21 99
I am a political prisoner.
Forget about it.
Ray at 23:35:40 Wednesday July 21 99
165 hits in the last 2 hours!!! Thats going some...
madhatter at 23:35:30 Wednesday July 21 99
yeh - well i know where you live.
your card's marked son.
mad liam at 23:33:56 Wednesday July 21 99
Message to mad hatter, i know who you are
MadHatter at 23:33:42 Wednesday July 21 99
madliam's lost his bottle!
wuh-hooooo at 23:31:24 Wednesday July 21 99
RAY your site is number 2 in the top 100, whihc is nice.
Hartwell Cobbler at 23:26:30 Wednesday July 21 99
TRB Mark - you must be psychic! I sent BBC Radio Northampton (Kevin Saddington), Northants Radio, Herald & Post and Andy Roberts at the Chron copies and a news release this afternoon. Andy's on hols this week but I hope the sports desk will pick it up. Spooky or what? I hope we can get some coverage, which would help no end. Trust have also been very helpful and I'm hoping they will sell some. To get your copy just click on the order button at the top of this page -- and a big public thanks to Ray for organising this.
Big Roy at 23:26:20 Wednesday July 21 99
Thanks Ralph! Yes the CIRCA CD is really excellent - a really talented band who I'm itching to see. Keep us informed when they're playing locally. Licoln City Supporter - get to bed or I'll tell them who you really are and recount the incident with the Swarfega and the sheep!
LCS at 23:26:11 Wednesday July 21 99
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm you've a lot to learn
Ray at 23:25:3 Wednesday July 21 99
have they stopped making 78s then?
Ralph at 23:23:20 Wednesday July 21 99
What's a Licoln City Supporter? Somekind of a bra?
Frank Large's Under Pants at 23:22:33 Wednesday July 21 99
In my day it would have been an LP or a 45 or even an EP. Stretching it a bit Ray and meself probably owned the odd 78 or even a 16. I had a copy of 'The Barn Dance' c/w 'The Gay Gordons' on a 16!
Lincoln City Supporter at 23:22:5 Wednesday July 21 99
Who are the cobblers, some girl Guides troop?
;-) at 23:19:45 Wednesday July 21 99
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Stroppy Cobbler at 23:19:2 Wednesday July 21 99
Still talking about the bloody CD I see.
Ralph at 23:13:16 Wednesday July 21 99
Roy - Did you enjoy the CIRCA CD?
Ralph at 23:12:29 Wednesday July 21 99
Roy - Hang on to a CD for me, I must be the only one not to have heard the finished article. I'll see you and the band on Saturday night. Do yourselves a favour everyone and pop along to The County Tavern on Saturday evening and see the amazing Osirisis.
Big Roy at 23:12:6 Wednesday July 21 99
Sorry, you've lost me there billy!
billy at 23:7:58 Wednesday July 21 99
BR please dont respond before my response @:;-X0 (whatever that means)
FLUP at 23:7:28 Wednesday July 21 99
Just sitting in the wings be Roy and watching and listening and soaking up some sunshine.
Big Roy at 23:6:42 Wednesday July 21 99
WSD - I'll pay you not to use that picture!
Big Roy at 23:4:33 Wednesday July 21 99
FLUP - long time no see!!
Big Roy at 23:3:16 Wednesday July 21 99
You say the nicest things billy!
Frank Large's Under Pants at 23:3:3 Wednesday July 21 99
I'm amazed and dismayed to see anti-Atkins comments appearing so soon, not to mention the defeatist reaction to tonight's draw, 'shades of last season' . . . 'can't score goals . . . 'moan bloody moan' . . . Come on give it a rest, the season hasn't even started yet! Get behind them you saddo's!!!!!
Big Roy at 23:2:14 Wednesday July 21 99
BTW billy I 100% agree with your defence.
Big Roy at 22:58:15 Wednesday July 21 99
Sorry billy!
WSD at 22:58:5 Wednesday July 21 99
RAY - did that pic of Big Roy at Chicago's come out? I need it for my CobblesTones page on IWBUTHE!!
billy at 22:56:57 Wednesday July 21 99
Dear Stroppy Cobbler, The alternative to the "prattling" on here is a a big fat nothing. if you dont like it just scroll on by. Think about it, when you go to a game with your mates (I'm sure you have many) you dont restrict the conversation purely to the match - well neither do we
WSD at 22:55:29 Wednesday July 21 99
BIG ROY IS IN DA HAUS!!
Big Roy at 22:55:18 Wednesday July 21 99
Luv u 2 Ray!
Ray at 22:55:12 Wednesday July 21 99
Back soon.....
Ray at 22:54:37 Wednesday July 21 99
YOU BAR STEWARD!!!
Ray at 22:54:7 Wednesday July 21 99
Well I cant think of anything else to talk about so I might as well clear off.
Big Roy at 22:53:54 Wednesday July 21 99
GOTCHA! Evening All! - Big Roy AKA the Stroppy Cobbler. LOL :-)
ray at 22:52:38 Wednesday July 21 99
Well there wasn't a lot to say about the match, in fact I've said everything that was reported.
WSD at 22:51:51 Wednesday July 21 99
Well no-one else is talking about anything else are they??
Ray at 22:51:48 Wednesday July 21 99
IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat. You will need to download an IRC program such as Pirch. You then connect to the appropriate server, I can give you full instructions, and you then type in whatever you want to say. Everything appears in "real time" and theres no pressing refresh, reload or anything.
Stroppy Cobbler at 22:51:7 Wednesday July 21 99
There was a match tonight and apart from a few cursory reports you're all still prattling on about the bleedin' CD, chat rooms, ICQ etc. Give it a rest PLEASE!!!!
Carl at 22:42:26 Wednesday July 21 99
You'll have to expplain IRC etc. to all us Computer Programmers who still have no idea what you are talking about :-0
Ray at 22:41:57 Wednesday July 21 99
SALE: Ladders 50% off!!! 12 foot now 6 foot.
Carl at 22:41:12 Wednesday July 21 99
No disrespect to Sidney, but it seems we all converge hear every evening!
Ray at 22:40:3 Wednesday July 21 99
There is already a Java chat system on Sid's site and I didn't see the need to duplicate it. I have however set up an IRC channel called #cobblers on ircnet, which I think most people would find easier. It is also not browser dependent.
Cobbler Down Under at 22:40:3 Wednesday July 21 99
A chap was walking past the butchers when he happened to notice that there was a sale on brains.Not wanting to miss out he entered the shop and checked out the prices.To his horror he saw that Cobblers Fans brains were $2.50 a pound and Pish Fans were $24.50 a pound.Astounded he asked the butcher the obvious question, why were Pooh Fans brains so expensive? Calmly the butcher replied, "Do you realise how many of those wank*rs we have to use to get a pound of brains?
WSD at 22:40:3 Wednesday July 21 99
Yup.
Carl at 22:39:32 Wednesday July 21 99
So everyone looking forward to the new season then ? :o)
ray at 22:37:20 Wednesday July 21 99
ICQ is a very useful little proggie that you can use to chat with people, see if they are online etc. I recommend you get hold of it. Try saying it out loud - "I seek You"
Carl at 22:36:26 Wednesday July 21 99
I don't know if it's possible Ray. But you suggested possible changes to was it this site? I can't remember but a lovely JAVA chat thingie would be excellent!!
WSD at 22:34:43 Wednesday July 21 99
ICQ is a reallygood instant messaging program, www.icq.com/download/ is the address I think where you can get it from
terry at 22:34:23 Wednesday July 21 99
WSD and what address would that West Had site be???
Ray at 22:34:14 Wednesday July 21 99
1844378
Carl at 22:33:11 Wednesday July 21 99
What is ICQ?
WSD at 22:32:34 Wednesday July 21 99
That'd be too easy. But does anyone have ICQ *lol* my number is 43508586
TRB Mark at 22:31:22 Wednesday July 21 99
Hartwell Cobbler, give the Chron (newsdesk) a ring and I'm sure they will do a feature for you and print an extract. Phone Radio Northampton as well. Don't forget Waloc! Save me a copy! ....... the real mr p**h, you should really stay away until you have something new to say.
Carl at 22:30:47 Wednesday July 21 99
Wouldn't it be easier to talk if we all went to a chat room, on Yahoo for example?
Carl at 22:29:29 Wednesday July 21 99
Hello all, how goes it?
Vince at 22:26:53 Wednesday July 21 99
How many CD's were sold at The Northampton Show over the weekend? - I know you must have sold at least one because I bought one and very good it is.
West Stand Dave at 22:26:18 Wednesday July 21 99
Whilst I'm on thin ice I'd thought I'd thank Ray for letting me plug the West Haddon FC site so much, I've now had signatures from Ray himself, Big Roy, Nat and Angry in the guestbook. Thanx guys, here's to a Championship season for the Cobblers and Haddon!!!!
West Stand Dave at 22:23:40 Wednesday July 21 99
This is risking a ban from Ray but here goes - http://www.insidetheweb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi/mbmb98653
MIKE at 22:22:1 Wednesday July 21 99
SORRY, can you tell me the URL of the of the div 3 board??
WSD at 22:19:47 Wednesday July 21 99
The goss on Roscoe from the 3rd div messageboard (sorry Ray!) is that he's crap!
Sid at 22:16:36 Wednesday July 21 99
Try http://www.northamptonchronicleecho.co.uk - that should work. That Andy Roscoe, he must be that little player that play against Raunds. (sub)
Sid at 22:12:27 Wednesday July 21 99
Ahh, yes Ray, I had already done it by the time you said that! It was lucky, because i forgot about the game, then came online to do something, and happened to stumble across the site with your posting with the team on as the last message!!! The Chron site is (I think) http://www.northamptonchroncleecho.co.uk
gray at 22:11:55 Wednesday July 21 99
btw I am totally in favour of Ian Atkins - in case you were wondering
mark at 22:11:1 Wednesday July 21 99
im went to WALOB, but was only greeted with a search- i tried ATKINS but it told me there were no references to it...anyone else have any luck??
WSD at 22:10:29 Wednesday July 21 99
Well I've given away several copies already :o( That reminds me - can I have a couple to send off to NME, Radio One, and Heat please?!!
WSD at 22:9:28 Wednesday July 21 99
Hmm. Nice to see all the Cobblers fans rallying around the team and management in preperation for the upcoming campaign then.
Ray at 22:8:58 Wednesday July 21 99
Actually Dave, most people appear to think that we are lining our own pockets - which is far from the truth - in fact its costing me a ****ing fortune.
gray at 22:8:4 Wednesday July 21 99
check out the glamorously titled page http://www.onelist.com/searchlist.cgi?cat=22&sub=30&alpha=w
which is basically the onelist e-mail groups and you will find a group with this description:
The mailing list WALOB (What A Load Of B*******) has been set up for supporters of the Cobblers - Northampton Town Football Club (But not for the supporters of the manager Ian Atkins.) Its primary aim is to let you have your say about happenings at Sixfields. It is a mail group for the anti-Atkins supporters and has no official connection with the club. Do not use foul or abusive language (unless aimed at Atkins!) Posting of potentially libelous mails is forbidden. Misuse or abuse of the list will result in your removal from the list. Hopefully, Atkins will be removed from his position in the very near future!
Ray at 22:7:37 Wednesday July 21 99
Shall we apply for exemption from the 4th. round of the cup now - or do you think we can manage?
WSD at 22:5:55 Wednesday July 21 99
Ray - "Cobblers fund raising projects" - nice!
WSD at 22:5:25 Wednesday July 21 99
Anon how dare you, we're not allowed to mention the CD anymore...
Anon at 22:4:38 Wednesday July 21 99
What do you call 42,000 people at Wembley? A load of CobblesTones..
Ray at 22:3:3 Wednesday July 21 99
The Chron Site?
West Stand Dave at 22:2:10 Wednesday July 21 99
WALOB? I have I missed something? Perhaps it was just one of Mark's typos?
Robert Dunkley at 22:1:51 Wednesday July 21 99
Right the Chron site has been updated! Apparantly Andy Roscoe of Rotherham is coming for a trial and he was due to play against Raunds.
Matthew, Wilko and Dobson are all on the transfer list and Wilko is attracting some interest. I saw on a Halifax site that Halifax, Bury and Scunny are all after Wilko
Sid at 22:1:32 Wednesday July 21 99
hhhmmm..... Ray, i'm not sure whether to laugh or cry at that gag.... Sounded like our luck ran out again tonight, ...... it does sound like last season!!!
Ray at 22:1:18 Wednesday July 21 99
I see Sid rushed off to update his site - lol :-)
Ray at 21:57:56 Wednesday July 21 99
I've heard nothing about WALOB apart from the questions asked on here. Anyone else know anything?
Anon at 21:57:36 Wednesday July 21 99
A pregnant woman walks into a bank, and lines up at the first available teller. Just at that moment the bank gets robbed and she is shot three times in the stomach. She was rushed to the hospital where she was fixed up. As she leaves she asks the doctor about her baby. The doctor says, "Oh! You're going to have triplets. They're fine but each one has a bullet lodged in its stomach. Don't worry though the bullets will pass through their system through normal metabolism."
As time goes on the woman has three children, two girls and a boy. Twelve years later, one of the girls comes up to her mother and says "Mommy, I've done a very weird thing!"
Her mother asks her what happened and her daughter replies, "I passed a bullet into the toilet." The woman comforts her and explains all about the accident at the bank.
A few weeks later, her other daughter comes up to her with tears streaming from her eyes. "Mommy, I've done a very bad thing!" The mother says, "Let me guess. You passed a bullet into the toilet, right?"
The daughter looks up from her teary eyes and says, "Yes, how did you know?"
The mother comforts her child and explains about the incident at the bank.
A month later the boy comes up and says, "Mommy, I've done a very bad thing!"
"You passed a bullet into the toilet, right?"
"No, I was masturbating and I shot the dog"
gray at 21:56:58 Wednesday July 21 99
someone one on here MUST know about this WALOB group, or is it a conspiracy?
Scouse...... at 21:56:53 Wednesday July 21 99
What do you call a bus load of Shiteborough supporters driving off a cliff with 3 empty seats???
A waste of space!!!!!
mark at 21:55:39 Wednesday July 21 99
WSD: hank ou for your kindnles.
West Stand Dave at 21:52:51 Wednesday July 21 99
Dotn worrie abot typos mark, wee al do them evary soo aften
luton cobb at 21:51:29 Wednesday July 21 99
More futile defense..
Ray at 21:50:11 Wednesday July 21 99
Well I could suggest that the lineup was hardly overrun with recognised strikers....
mark at 21:47:44 Wednesday July 21 99
sorry for the typo...
mark... at 21:47:14 Wednesday July 21 99
doesnt that sound worryingly like most of the matches that resulted in us getting relegated?? 'we should ahve scored, but we were really unlucky'......anyone getting that deja vu feeling???
Ray at 21:44:19 Wednesday July 21 99
I wouldn't worry about it Scouse - apparently it should have been a cricket score but they were saved several times by the woodwork and its better to get games like this out of our system before the season starts proper. It was just one of those days.
Ray at 21:40:35 Wednesday July 21 99
Actually this is all part of the new forward looking Cobblers with more information being made available to the fans as soon as possible. This would have been posted on the Official News tonight but Gareth is down at the match and I kept in touch by mobile.
Scouse at 21:40:16 Wednesday July 21 99
The only worrying thing is that this looked like one of our strongest teams and we didn't score.....or am I getting pre-season nerves
Ray at 21:39:8 Wednesday July 21 99
HP or sometimes Daddys......
Sid at 21:36:58 Wednesday July 21 99
Ray, how did you know?? Who's your source?
scouse at 21:35:6 Wednesday July 21 99
well done Ray
Ray at 21:33:54 Wednesday July 21 99
Cobblers Team: Welch, Hendon, Spedding, Clarkson, Hughes, Dobson, Hunter, Parrish, McGavin, Gibb, Wilson - all played the full 90 minutes with no ill effects from anyone and there were no substitutions.
mark at 21:30:2 Wednesday July 21 99
any idea who played tonight then, Ray, O all knowing one?
WSD at 21:26:9 Wednesday July 21 99
3 clean sheets out of 3 though, not bad.
West Stand Dave at 21:25:34 Wednesday July 21 99
Ray = the fountain of knowledge *teeheehee*
Ray at 21:20:56 Wednesday July 21 99
There you go - you can't get your news much hotter than that - 30 seconds after the final whistle.
Ray at 21:19:0 Wednesday July 21 99
The Cobblers fail to win their third successive pre season match, and were held to a 0-0 draw away at Tiverton. Fuller report on The Official News in the morning.
West Stand Dave at 21:18:34 Wednesday July 21 99
Sorry Ray, COME ON TOWN !!!!
Anon at 21:18:20 Wednesday July 21 99
127000- well done Ray!
everyone at 21:13:27 Wednesday July 21 99
yes, we're def agog.
Ray at 21:9:55 Wednesday July 21 99
Well I can see everyone is agog with excitement......
Ray at 20:29:58 Wednesday July 21 99
Half time report from Tiverton: 0-0 at 1/2 time but the Cobblers should have been 6-0 ahead by this stage. Kevin Wilson hits post, shots cleared off line, Mcgavin hits bar. Further report as I hear.
Sid at 20:26:17 Wednesday July 21 99
For all those not on the e-mail list, here is another reason to visit my site......... It is the time of year where all the fans get excited about the new season... seeing the team, buying the kit and match tickets..... but there is one thing on all supporters mind when at games........ "WHO HAS WON THE GTA!"------------------------------> Yes, you have guessed it, GUESS THE ATTENDANCE is back for another season!!! All you have to do is Guess the Attendance at a designated match! Since last season, I have modified the rules and scoring slightly, so more people can get more points in a season. Home and Away matches have different scoring! To practice the game before the start of the new season, I have decided to do a GTA for the Maunsell Cup Final v. RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS on Sat 31st July. Here is how to guess: You can guess in three ways: 1. Go to my site (see message at 19:39 today) and use the online form on the GTA page (Netscape users can still NOT use this form, as your browser is not compatible with mailto's). 2. You can click my name above and send me an e-mail with with your full name and attendance guess (NETSCAPE users: please use this method). 3. Reply to my e-mail sent on the e-mail list.
Results will be sent on the e-mail list and here during the season, but first, get your guess in for Rushden & Diamonds on July 31st! THANKS!
The Bad Joke Society at 19:44:56 Wednesday July 21 99
Neil and Bob had been friends since childhood but had not seen each other for many years. Then, at a school re-union, they met up again and got chatting about their lives since they had last seen each other. Neil explained to Bob that he had opened a small hardware store in town which had been successful and had expanded until he had a store in most major towns in the region. He had called the store ‘Neil's Nails’ but business was not so good of late and he may have to close some of the stores down. Bob told Neil that he may be able to help. “I have formed a marketing company and we have recently branched into TV advertising with great success”, Bob explained. “You may have seen some of our adverts. The one with the car going past the field of flames was one of mine”. Neil was impressed but told Bob that there was no way he could afford a nationwide campaign like that. Bob told Neil that he as he had always been his best mate at school he would do an advert for him for free. Of course Neil was delighted and arranged for Bob to be sent details of the Company and it’s products. Many weeks passed and then one day Neil got a call from Bob telling him to watch the telly that night for the first screening of his advert just before the Bond movie. Neil could hardly wait. He sat in front of the screen that night having darkened the room and set the video running. At last the moment came. The advert opened showing a panoramic view of a desert scene with the wind blowing sand clouds towards the viewer. The camera swooped low over this scene and then over the brow of a sand dune to reveal a small village in the hazy distance. Timpani drums sounded in the background with huge orchestral movements building as the camera flew over the village and zoomed into a scene of three crosses on a hill overlooking the dwellings. The camera continued to zoom in on the middle cross, the crucified figure wearing a crown of thorns. It zoomed in on his wounded hand and there, just as the music reached a crescendo, the camera focused on the words ‘Neil’s Nails’. . . . . . . . . Neil went berserk! He couldn’t believe his friend could be so insensitive. He rang him, fuming, “What the hell was that! The IBA will take me to the bloody cleaner’s. I’m ruined!”. Bob was genuinely surprised. “Okay, okay, look I’ll do another advert and put things to right. I’m really sorry!”. Several more weeks passed and eventually the replacement advert was broadcast. Once again the advert opened with a panoramic view of the desert. The camera swooped towards the village as the timpani’s thundered and the violins swelled. Then just as the camera reached the outskirts of the village, it veered off to the right and in the distance a small dust cloud could be seen. The camera raced towards the source and as it drew closer the viewer could just make out a bearded man dressed only in a loin cloth, running with all his might, away from the village . There was another cloud of dust about 100 yds behind and the camera zoomed in on it to reveal two Roman Centurions slowly coming to a breathless halt to lean on a nearby rock, dripping sweat and panting. The music once again reaches a crescendo and then stops abruptly as one Centurion turns to the other and says, “I told you we should have used Neil’s Nails!”
Sid at 19:39:22 Wednesday July 21 99
SBJ, you can also look on my page at http://www.cobblers free-online.co.uk (yet another plug, but i have a reason.) My site is now in it's final straights to get 10000 HITS, and i want to do it before i go on hoilday in August. Currently it is around 9,200 hits, but i would be grateful if you could help me by visiting the page. I am also trying to find a new look e.g. background, so you might even see a change from the traditional wallpaper.
MR.POSH at 19:37:44 Wednesday July 21 99
THE COBBLERS ARE SHIT AND HAVE NO FUTURE. BUT DON´T WORRY WHEN YOU GET RELEGATED AND FOLD, YOU COULD ALWAYS SUPPORT THE POSH.
NEXT SEASON I PREDICT 5-0 TO POSH AT SIXFIELDS AND 7-0 AT LONDON ROAD.
YOURS SINCERELY
MR POSH
Ray at 19:20:17 Wednesday July 21 99
Just a quick note to say that the Villa XI for this coming Saturday will include Ricardo Scimeca and Simon Grayson in the lineup. Sorry, no other details yet but more as I hear.
Ray at 19:16:9 Wednesday July 21 99
The full fixture list can be found on the official site at www.ntfc.co.uk - its coming here as well but what with updating the sites, selling CD's, dashing round getting some sponsorship for the club, I'm trying to spend about 30 seconds a day actually earning some money for myself (and failing dismally).
Hartwell Cobbler at 19:11:1 Wednesday July 21 99
Out now! Hamtune Chronicles. The complete saga! Limited edition. All profits to the Cobblers Trust. For those who have enquired about obtaining copies but missed my message yesterday, please click on Hartwell Cobbler and e-mail the author for ordering details etc.
West Stand Dave at 18:18:7 Wednesday July 21 99
SBJ - you can try www.fromtheterrace.co.uk
Dyl at 18:12:36 Wednesday July 21 99
One of the reasons that I'm really looking forward to this season is so that we can rub Mr P*sh's nose in the dirt. Last year was very easy for him whilst his team completed a mediocre season in a lower division, and allowed him to gain a little satisfaction from our problems. But this year Mr Pish, there is nowhere to hide. Those who live by the sword die by the sword and you have beeter be getting the duraglit out 'cos you are going to need it.
Big Al at 17:48:48 Wednesday July 21 99
Hey Mr Posh thanks for the predictions once again demonstrating how brain dead you really are. Theres one thing you will not have long to wait before your dreams a shattered then perhaps you will realise who is the best **** P*SS OFF MR POSH **** GET A LIFE *****
SBJ at 17:25:30 Wednesday July 21 99
Are there any good pages on Teletext or Sky Text where I can keep up to date with Cobblers / third division news? My new TV has Text on it, but I don't know where to look for non-Premiership football news (if there is anywhere). I'm in the London TV region btw, so can't get the Northampton local page from ITV. BUY THE 'HAMTUNE CHRONICLES' COMPILATION!!
SBJ at 17:21:8 Wednesday July 21 99
Just a word to Real Mr Posh: like most of us here I think Cobblers will finish in an automatic promotion spot rather than mid-table obscurity. For my money it's either us or Darlington for the top spot, though Swansea and Rotherham will run us close. We have a good squad, and even Steve Howard is scoring again now (OK, only in friendlies but it's a good sign). All of our new signings / borrowings seem to have settled already, and we're looking (OK, sounding really) leaner and more able than at most times last season. The buzz of high spirit and optimism at the club will carry us a long way I think. My view on Posh's chances: promtion via the play-offs, relying on the good youth base in the team. Predictions for our two derby matches: close, but Cobblers to win at home comfortably (for a change) and fight to a high-scoring and dramatic draw at London Road. Anyone know the Tiverton score yet?
Tony Dobson at 17:16:42 Wednesday July 21 99
Who said I look like Homer Simpson? D'oh.
Johnny B Cobbler at 16:35:39 Wednesday July 21 99
Just a short note to say thanks Ray for sending me the CD - the missus tells me that it arrived this morning. Can't wait to get home to put it on the stereo (and listen to Big Roy's track 3 in particular). And it has arrived on my birthday too......
Anon at 16:23:44 Wednesday July 21 99
Dan, go to www.ntfc.co.uk/news.htm scroll down a bit you'll find all fixtures there. Thats the official site BTW
DAN at 16:17:3 Wednesday July 21 99
when are we gonna get next years fixtures up on this page?
Many thanks
Hartwell Cobbler at 15:49:13 Wednesday July 21 99
Just heard the CD - congratulations to everyone concerned. It is really great. I recommend fans to buy one (or two!).
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 14:18:41 Wednesday July 21 99
Just to tell you Chicago cobbler, I spent 4 months last year from August to December at IL State Uni on an exchnage programme with my home Uni.! I am a big Fire fan since I watched a few games on FOX and was in the city when the won the league at my room mates house. I even have a fire T-Shirt. Is it getting warm out there now old boy? You are in one of the best cities in the U.S. By the way, I am a Green Bay Packers fan! Not a Bear!
Sid at 14:17:18 Wednesday July 21 99
I say the song's okay, but that bit at the end with all the chanting is also a great feature. You could definitely walk out to that song.
The Real Mr Posh at 14:12:25 Wednesday July 21 99
These are just a few of my predictions for the forthcoming football season. 1: - Posh will beat "Wobblers" 2-1 at sh*tfields and go one goal better at London Road beating the old firm 3-1. 2: - Diamonds will see the departure of Brian Talbot in December (so he can spend more time with his family) and go on to win the conference. 3: - N*rthampton Down will finish the season halfway up the league and finally, 4: - Peterborough United will become third division champions. ***UP THE POSH***MR POSH
Sid at 13:51:7 Wednesday July 21 99
Thanks for the CD Ray, I suppose the song's okay. Some great mixing for the Frain goal!!
Chicago Cobbler at 13:40:54 Wednesday July 21 99
Hello all. Football news... The Fire (after a terrible run of form) are back on track defeating Premier side Derby County in a friendly. Sadly, only 8300 turned up for this Tues evening match held in Chicago. Great goal by Ante Razov gave Chicago it's 1-0 victory... and marked the first time an English Team played a friendly against my club. I realise that Derby is not ManU or Arsenal, but they did field a decent club and we did win after all... So for that I will continue my feelings of pride. Cheers!
Hartwell Cobbler at 13:7:50 Wednesday July 21 99
If there's anyone out there who feels able and willing to help market Hamtune Chronicles please let me know.
West Stand Dave at 12:47:55 Wednesday July 21 99
Sunderland Cobbler - It's on my list!
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 12:30:0 Wednesday July 21 99
Dear Ray,
I have sent you an order for one CD old boy! Hope you get it!
Darlo up here look a good bet to go up with us. A mega bucks chap from Sunderland has bought them. Besides a building them a new 25,000 ground, money has been spent well on some good players for this season. Could be a tricky team for us to play this season and win up in the North East and at 'Sickfields'.
West Stand Dave You must come to Sunderland Uni !
Ray at 11:40:28 Wednesday July 21 99
If you have ordered a CD and have not had email confirmation please apply again - I've had several email bounces - most I've been able to sort out but not all.
Paul S at 9:53:1 Wednesday July 21 99
Big Al, pub is Needle and Awl and supermarket is Safeway
West Stand Dave at 9:50:13 Wednesday July 21 99
Well I'm happy to report sales at Guilsborough Sixth Form have been, um, brisk and I've sold out of my batch. Ray, can I have some more before tomorrow please?!!
West Stand Dave at 9:32:43 Wednesday July 21 99
Sorry Colt - did I fail to mention that all sales from me at school are non-refundable? Oops!
Ray at 9:3:29 Wednesday July 21 99
Actually I'm on the Internet all the time because that IS my job.
Colt at 9:1:50 Wednesday July 21 99
My outburst yesterday seems to of hit one of Ray's nerves.
How dare you say I sing the wrong words. You and your internet group wouldn't know what the right words are because your all playing on the internet on a Saturday afternoon. And while I'm on the subject, don't you have a job Ray?, your always on the bloody internet. Oh and Dave don't worry the next time I see you I'll be looking for a refund.
Colt at 8:55:16 Wednesday July 21 99
My outburst yesterday seems to of hit one of Ray's nerves.
How dare you say I sing the wrong words. You and your internet group wouldn't know what the right words are because your all playing on the internet on a Saturday afternoon. And while I'm on the subject, don't you have a job Ray, your always on the bloody internet. Oh and Dave don't worry the next time I see you I'll be looking for a refund.
Big Al at 1:27:15 Wednesday July 21 99
Thanks for the info Ray just tuned in before bedtime. We are all meeting up at the pub near the ASDA? supermaket up the road from diremonds if anyone is interested a couple of hours prior to the match
Ray at 0:45:42 Wednesday July 21 99
Hopefully, up to date scores will be posted here at half time and full time tomorrow (today) for the Tiverton match.
Ray at 0:37:28 Wednesday July 21 99
Details re: Raunds are on the Official Site. Cobblers team was Northampton Town: O'Reilly (sub 45 Binder), Clarkson, Frain, Hughes (sub 67 Hunter), Howey, Hope, Savage (sub 70 Robinson - trialist), Parrish, Howard (sub 77 Dickson), Thompson (sub 70 Morrow), Wilson. Dunno who played for Raunds.
Ray at 0:34:41 Wednesday July 21 99
Forget about your email address Rowland - I see you gave it in the previous posting - doh!
Ray at 0:32:52 Wednesday July 21 99
Good news for people desperate to get hold of the CD. There is now a stock at the club on reception, cash or cheque only please.
Ray at 0:31:25 Wednesday July 21 99
Thanks Rowland - let me have your email address please.
Rowland Jordan at 23:34:20 Tuesday July 20 99
Ray. If you want to put some CD's on the programme stall we'll try and sell a few for you. See you at the Luton game, work commitments mean me missing the Villa XI.
Rowland Jordan at 23:31:42 Tuesday July 20 99
Can anyone reply to me giving the full Raunds team, including subs and times of changes if possible. Also the attendance. I've got all the Cobblers details from the C&E but they only gave half the details.
Yogi Bear at 23:23:33 Tuesday July 20 99
MAD HATTER today at 12.24 asked about Cluadio (George) DeVito. He is now playing for Moor Green and should get a runout against the Cobblers next week.
Donk at 23:22:16 Tuesday July 20 99
Still listening to it.........I've melted it down and made an astray out of it!
Yogi Bear at 23:17:54 Tuesday July 20 99
I'm glad I'm not the only one listening to the CD at this time of the night. It's relaxing and new verses that may, or may not be heard in mecca on a saturday afternoon.
Donk at 23:14:33 Tuesday July 20 99
How come you paid 4 quid for your CD, I had to pay 5 quid on the black market??
TRB Mark at 23:10:21 Tuesday July 20 99
The Arbiter of good musical taste, my Mum was really impressed with track 3 to the point where she has purchased one for her self and another for her brother who lives in Canada (who supported Cobblers in the 60's). I have over 1200 Albums and I think that musically, track 3 is excellent and is worth £4 on it's own
Donk at 23:9:32 Tuesday July 20 99
Sorry mate, I won't mention the purchase of a Lincoln City scarf either!
Big Roy at 22:42:29 Tuesday July 20 99
Damn, I told you not to mention that Donk!
Donk at 22:34:54 Tuesday July 20 99
Well, Big Roy, I am sitting here listening to the CD.....mmmmmmmmmmm, well its differant.
Is it true you are in the process of producing one for Deep Fat and his chums??
questioner at 22:15:14 Tuesday July 20 99
Anyone here? Ok wha's the deal with boro screening the match back to an empty shoddy rd? On the 14th, why might they be moving the date to the Sunday, 12pm KO on police advice?
answers on a postcard to Boro are shite at London Rd Peetabourrggh.
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! at 22:15:7 Tuesday July 20 99
It's all gone quiet over here, it's all gone quiet over here, oh it's all gone quiet, all gone quiet, all gone quiet over here!!!!!!
gray at 21:19:5 Tuesday July 20 99
I take it that no-one knows anything about WALOB then
mr.cobbler at 21:17:6 Tuesday July 20 99
Was that Atkins on the radio? you know, I think he's losing his brum accent.
Hartwelle Cobbler at 20:4:38 Tuesday July 20 99
Advance copies of the Hamtune Chronicles - ye saga of Ye Men of Shoes - are now available. *Daniel Defoe on Northamptone and its newe game of foote balle*Michel Nostredame - Yan Brumiekins Big new French signing;*How Carlos was cured by ye magik ceremonies knives;*Captured by ye fearsome dragon;*how Col. Anselle's onyionnes won the day;*How Petre Burgh became a hole;*Ye Greate Wilko; and much, much more! The 18 page A4 compliation set (plus cover) Copies £7.50 each plus p&p. All profits to the Cobblers Trust. Those interested in receiving a copy please click on the blue bit and a e-mail the author.
Big Roy at 19:11:12 Tuesday July 20 99
So Colt, if you're such an authority on the words to the chorus - what ARE the correct ones and how can you be sure?
NO1 COBBLER at 18:15:18 Tuesday July 20 99
IT WAS A BUGGER BEATING RAUNDS WE'RE GOING DOWN NOW. NOT!! THIS YEAR WILL BE DIFFERENT.
No1 Cobbler at 18:13:46 Tuesday July 20 99
IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY TO GET THE CD OTHER THAN ON HERE
Ray at 18:3:54 Tuesday July 20 99
If anyone in the group is involved with the supply of HiFi equipment or has a friend that is, please email me urgently as I may have a good deal for them. (Its to do with the Club before people start moaning)
Ray at 18:0:48 Tuesday July 20 99
Despite my previous postings I actually did mean to say "hear" and not "here" - *sigh*
Ray at 18:0:0 Tuesday July 20 99
....and did you also here on every news bulletin this afternoon that there has been a CD released? They played a very small snippet of it each time but there was some bloke called Ian Atkins talking over it saying "every fan should buy one".
Nat at 16:21:2 Tuesday July 20 99
didn't GET that much coverage, soz!
Nat at 16:17:2 Tuesday July 20 99
Did anybody listen to Northants 96 this morning, cobblers this, cobblers that. Even an advert about buying a season ticket for the "millenium fightback!" Last season we didn't that much coverage throughout the season! Has anyone else heard the AD? What do you think? "2,500 people can't be wrong"........can we?
Carl at 15:27:24 Tuesday July 20 99
Thanks for the advice Colt, but I don't think you have quite got the idea of what the CD is all about. I have ordered TWO and the cheque is in the post. Even if it sounds like Engelbert Humperdink or Marry Banilow I will be a happier chap for my purchase. See you all at Sixfields soon, Season Ticket West Stand Upper R33ish. UP THE COBBLERS and B*L**X to the rest, 'The trees are green etc.' or even 'The fields are green etc' I don't care.
West Stand Dave at 15:7:8 Tuesday July 20 99
Just want everyone to know that Colt actually bought a cd off me on Monday :o)
Bill at 15:5:21 Tuesday July 20 99
The words that were agreed upon are not the ones that people sing at Sixfields, and this is what caused the problem when we recorded it. But then again, how many songs are sung exactly the same by everyone during a game? The comments about whether Barry Fry is a fat Brummy b******D or a Boro b******d are testament to this.
Ray at 14:27:49 Tuesday July 20 99
Actually if you think the words are wrong in the chorus then it must be you singing them wrong. These are the definitve words that were agreed upon after lengthy discussion in the email group.
Ray at 14:7:1 Tuesday July 20 99
If anyone has filled the form in and not received an email response, then I'm afraid you'll have to do it again.
Ray@ at 14:5:47 Tuesday July 20 99
Please note that when you order a CD to fill in your email address else I can't write back and tell you where to send the money....
Ray at 13:56:41 Tuesday July 20 99
To save hassle and trouble, I've now placed a link for the CD ordering page above....you now have no excuse :-)
Ray at 12:33:4 Tuesday July 20 99
The CD is only limited to the number we can sell. Trot along to http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/cdorder.htm and place your order now!
Madhatter at 12:25:20 Tuesday July 20 99
Has Wilson's moustache got a free transfer yet?
MadHatter at 12:24:17 Tuesday July 20 99
Whatever happened to that outstanding young talent coming through the ranks - George Devito - he was world class. I saw him in one game against Cov City Res. score a fantastic lob form 6 yards out and continue to mesmerise the left back all game. He could have been something special. I've heard he had a game for Boca Juniors last week.
Bill at 12:19:20 Tuesday July 20 99
Are the CD's a limited edition? This is probably a stupid question but i haven't been online for a while and i don't know what anyone's talking about!!
sibs at 12:19:10 Tuesday July 20 99
I reckon that due to relegation and cash problems they are rebuilding and have a young team. So p'haps he's just older than the rest... I beleive John Rudge has joined as a technical director (or something similar) so they should pull it round. (P.Vale will be delighted.)
Ray at 11:41:8 Tuesday July 20 99
I don't think hes all that old - hes only 29. He is however only 5'5" and weighs 10 and a half stone soaking wet.
sibs at 11:14:0 Tuesday July 20 99
From the official site i gather that we have not signed the 'trialist' sturridge yet, but are getting close. Apparently the local paper in stoke appears to think we have signed him allready. A stoke supporter said that he was a good player - but getting on a bit for their team... i'll try and find out more.
Ralph at 10:33:16 Tuesday July 20 99
Staring line-up?
Ralph at 10:30:53 Tuesday July 20 99
TRB - In amongst the jokes I had written a couple of lines about last night's game. All in all it felt like what it was, a pre-season friendly and an exercise to get players match fit. No one looked remarkable, I didn't see Ian Atkins at the game. The staring line-up is also given below.
TRB Mark at 9:48:29 Tuesday July 20 99
Raunds 0-2 Cobblers. Anyone go to the match??
Ray at 0:43:50 Tuesday July 20 99
Last Thursday we had sold 700 tickets and I reckon the other 900 will go before the match.
Big Al at 0:7:46 Tuesday July 20 99
Good to see the lads playing again. Anyone any idea how many Cobblers are going to Diremonds?
Anon at 0:0:7 Tuesday July 20 99
There were three women sitting in a bar and they were discussing how much their husbands could get up their crotch.
The first women said, "My husband can get his whole hand up me".
The second lady said, "My husband can get his whole head up me".
The third lady slid down the bar stool. Night all roll on the new season
Trappy at 23:46:19 Monday July 19 99
Ooooh get you dear!
Ralph at 23:45:41 Monday July 19 99
Christ can't we get any football talk going on these pages?
Anon at 23:45:3 Monday July 19 99
Roger is buying his cousin's used motorcycle.
He says, "My God, it's so shiny! It's like new! What's your secret?"
His cousin says, "Well, any time it's about to rain, I coat the chrome with some Vaseline so it won't tarnish. In fact, I won't be needing this any longer, take my tube."
Roger and his girlfriend are going to her parents' house for dinner for the first time, so he goes to pick her up on the motorcycle.
As she's getting on the bike behind him, she says, "Listen, I have to tell you something. My family's a little strange. You can't talk during dinner. If you talk during dinner, you have to do the dishes."
When they walk into her parents' house, not only in the kitchen, but in the dining room, the living room, on the stairs, the back porch, everywhere, there are piles and piles of dirty dishes. They haven't done the dishes in months.
They sit down to eat, and the whole meal, nobody talks.
It's the end of the meal, Roger is getting a little horny, and he figures nobody is going to say anything, so he grabs his girlfriend, and pops! her right there on the dining room table.
Nobody says nothing.
He's still a little horny, and her mother is kind of cute, so he figures, "What the hell?" He throws her mother up on the table and starts to do her.
He's just about done with her, when he looks out the window and sees it's starting to rain on his motorcycle. He reaches into his pocket and takes out the tube of Vaseline.
Her father jumps up and says, "All right, all right, I'll do the f****** dishes."
Blokey Bloke at 23:44:17 Monday July 19 99
Beats the knitting patterns and talk of CD's!
Anon at 23:44:8 Monday July 19 99
A man comes home from a tough day of work looking to unwind. After a relaxing dinner with his wife, they retire to bed. So, both go to their separate beds, however the man was not yet ready to sleep.
The man calls over to his wife, "My little boopey-boo, I'm lonely."
So the woman gets out of bed and crosses the room to the husband. On the way she trips on the carpet and falls on her face.
The husband with a concerned look on his face says, "Oh, did my little honey-woney fall on her little nosey-wosey?"
The woman gets up and enters the man's bed. The two have passionate sex and afterwards the woman rolls out. As she returns to her bed, she once again catches her foot on the carpet and falls flat on her face.
The man looks over his shoulder at his wife lying on the floor and says, "clumsy bitch".
Trappy at 23:42:42 Monday July 19 99
Three ladies doing their washing down the local Launderette and the first says 'I call my husband fabulous five, five times last night and every time it was fabulous'. The second woman says 'well sugar I call my husband super seven, seven times every day and every time it's just super' The third woman chips in and says 'Well I call my husband Southern Comfort' and the other two reply 'Ain't that some kind of fancy liquor' And the third woman says 'Uh huh, sure is!'.
The politically incorrect Joke Society at 23:36:39 Monday July 19 99
Dave works hard at the plant and spends most evenings bowling or
playin basketball at the gym. His wife thinks he is pushing himself
too hard, so for his birthday she takes him to a local strip club.
The doorman at the club greets them and says, "Hey, Dave, how ya
doin?"
His wife is puzzled and asks if he's been to this club before.
"Oh no," says Dave. "He's on my bowling team."
When they are seated, a waitress asks Dave if he'd like his usual
Budweiser. His wife is becoming uncomfortable and says,
"You must come here a lot for that woman to know you drink
Budweiser". "No, honey, she's in the Ladies Bowling League. We share
lanes with them."
A stripper comes over to their table and throws her arms around Dave.
"Hi Davey," she says, "Want your usual table dance?"
Dave's wife, now furious, grabs her purse and storms out of the club.
Dave follows and spots her getting into a cab.
Before she can slam the door, he jumps in beside her and she starts
screaming at him. The cabby turns his head and says, "Looks like you
picked up a real bitch tonight, Dave."
Trappy at 23:36:17 Monday July 19 99
Wotcha T. Not long 'til the school holidays then!
Ralph at 23:34:52 Monday July 19 99
Overall I thought it was a poor game tonight but it was what it was, just a warm up. We played a flat back four but the odd choice of players in midfield meant we would never create much. Savage is not effective when playing wide, his best games and goals come from bursts from centre midfield, Parrish and Hughes occupied those positions. Hughes looked out of place in midfield and Wilson did not have the pace playing down the left. I think Howard will be credited for both goals, he certainly scored the second. Does anyone know who the little number six was who replaced Howard and who played in goal in the second half?
The Bad Joke Society at 23:27:51 Monday July 19 99
Oh dear, what have I started?
T. at 23:26:45 Monday July 19 99
Evening Trappy
Blokey Bloke at 23:26:39 Monday July 19 99
While playing for Spurs, Jurgen Klinsmann approached the bench and said 'Get the sub ready' and the trainer said 'are you injured' and Klinsmann replied 'No I want to go home'.
T. at 23:25:54 Monday July 19 99
Clarky looked sharp tonight & Ray I volunteer
Trappy at 23:24:32 Monday July 19 99
Same bloke goes to the doctor the following week and says 'Doctor I can't stop singing The Green, Green, Grass of Home'. The doctor says 'You're suffering from Tomes Jones itis'. The bloke says 'is that common' and the doctor replied 'It's not unusual'.
Trappy at 23:21:35 Monday July 19 99
Bloke goes to the doctor and says 'I've got a cricket ball stuck up me bum'. The doctor says 'How's that?' and the bloke says 'Don't you start'.
The Bad Joke Society at 23:19:53 Monday July 19 99
Sorry - computer's playing up!
The Bad Joke Society at 23:19:11 Monday July 19 99
A bloke goes to the doctor’s and says, “Doctor, I’ve had a nasty accident”. “What’s happened?” , says the doctor. At this the man removes his hat and reveals that he has lost both of his ears. “Can you do anything for me?”, asks the bloke. The doctor explains that with modern micro-surgical techniques, they may be able to graft some new ears on. He rings the hospital but is disappointed to learn that all the skin graft clinic has in stock is a dog’s left ear and a pigs right ear. He explains the dilemma to the injured man who is willing to accept these appendages, believing that anything is better than nothing. The operation is performed and several days later the bandages are removed. The man is pleased, even though the cocker spaniel left ear is not a very good match for the floppy pink pig’s right ear. “It may be a few weeks before your hearing returns to normal”, explains the doctor. The man returns after three weeks and the doctor asks him how his hearing is. “ The hearing in my left ear is exceptional”, enthuses the man. “ I can hear the slightest noise from miles away and can even hear dog whistles. It’s fantastic”. “And what about the right ear?”, asks the doctor. “ Oh, there’s just a lot of crackling in that!”
The Bad Joke Society at 23:18:20 Monday July 19 99
A bloke goes to the doctor’s and says, “Doctor, I’ve had a nasty accident”. “What’s happened?” , says the doctor. At this the man removes his hat and reveals that he has lost both of his ears. “Can you do anything for me?”, asks the bloke. The doctor explains that with modern micro-surgical techniques, they may be able to graft some new ears on. He rings the hospital but is disappointed to learn that all the skin graft clinic has in stock is a dog’s left ear and a pigs right ear. He explains the dilemma to the injured man who is willing to accept these appendages, believing that anything is better than nothing. The operation is performed and several days later the bandages are removed. The man is pleased, even though the cocker spaniel left ear is not a very good match for the floppy pink pig’s right ear. “It may be a few weeks before your hearing returns to normal”, explains the doctor. The man returns after three weeks and the doctor asks him how his hearing is. “ The hearing in my left ear is exceptional”, enthuses the man. “ I can hear the slightest noise from miles away and can even hear dog whistles. It’s fantastic”. “And what about the right ear?”, asks the doctor. “ Oh, there’s just a lot of crackling in that!”
Scouse at 22:51:12 Monday July 19 99
What's a chef who can't throw pancakes and the the real Mr Pish got in common............
They are both useless TOSSERS
WSD at 22:43:12 Monday July 19 99
And why would they do that?
Anon at 22:33:31 Monday July 19 99
WSD don't they pay you to go and watch them!
Ralph at 22:27:59 Monday July 19 99
Team that started tonight: O'Reilly; Clarkson, Howey, Hope, Frain; Savage, Parrish, Hughes, Wilson; Thompson, Howard, Subs: Hunter, McGavin, Morrow, Gibb, Some little bloke wearing number six.
WSD at 22:23:23 Monday July 19 99
Well thats stuffed up the season then, anyone know how much a season ticket at West Haddon is? *lol*
WSD at 22:19:49 Monday July 19 99
Bugger
mazza at 22:19:24 Monday July 19 99
Raunds 0 Northampton 2
Dav COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 22:18:0 Monday July 19 99
Sorry Dave cant help there !!
WSD at 22:6:51 Monday July 19 99
Someone please, TELL US THE SCORE
Anon at 22:2:29 Monday July 19 99
Does anyone know the Score yet or dont you care
WSD at 21:48:34 Monday July 19 99
DavCobb, I'm trying to finish "I WAS BORN UNDER THE HOTEL END" but it's taking aaaaaaages. WHAT'S THE SCORE FROM RAUNDS?!?!?!?!?!
Sid at 21:31:20 Monday July 19 99
Get the score posted! SOMEONE!!!!!
Dav COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 21:10:44 Monday July 19 99
Come on RAUNDS you can do it !!!
Dav COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 21:9:57 Monday July 19 99
Hey WSD - How are you ?
West Stand Dave at 20:46:29 Monday July 19 99
Are we losing 2-1 at Raunds yet?
WSD at 19:31:11 Monday July 19 99
Hey Dav Cobb!
Dav COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 19:26:16 Monday July 19 99
Hello peeps !!
Big Roy at 19:8:32 Monday July 19 99
Sorry about the typo - that should read "a few hundred"
Big Roy at 18:58:29 Monday July 19 99
It's better to leave 15 fans totally satisfied than a few thousand very disappointed at London Road.
Terry Hawes at 18:57:28 Monday July 19 99
Now that Fulham have signed Collymore, I think we have an excellent chance of beating them in the League Cup, it may seem hard but it's really quite simple!
We get Sampson to scare the heck out of him by marking him all game, Colly will get agitated and try and do an Eric Cantona kung-fu kick...whereby he will get sent off! We win the home leg 1-0.
Fulham will then be knocked out in the away leg as 5,000 Cobbler fans scream to Colly 'you're c*** and you know it!' while Hodgson will be lifted on his teammates shoulders (he'll be playing), Collymore is forced to leave after 60 minutes complaining of stress and looks for somebody to beat up, whereby Cobbler fans throw him on the first bus to Diamonds, where he eventually gets into a fight with Warburton and has to go into exile!
UP THE COBBLERS! CLARET AND WHITE RULES!
WSD at 18:33:29 Monday July 19 99
oooooooh, Big Roy will not be impressed....
The Real Mr Posh at 18:28:9 Monday July 19 99
Q:- Whats the difference between Big Roy playing at Stanwick WMC and a N*rthampton Down home game?............. A:- None, they are both used to playing in front of fifteen fans!!!!!!***UP THE POSH***MR POSH
WSD at 17:39:42 Monday July 19 99
I have done.
Dyl at 17:22:3 Monday July 19 99
WSD - why don't you contact Jo Whiley and see if you can get it played on her show. As a Great Brington girl she might just be up for it.
jimlad at 16:45:15 Monday July 19 99
He' a nobody.
nobby at 16:41:34 Monday July 19 99
Ralph is a fruit cake!
Carl Smith at 14:52:9 Monday July 19 99
How many CDs have been sold in all does anyone (Ray) know?
carl field at 13:41:5 Monday July 19 99
fif anyone has any spare cobblers shirts they would sell meplease tell me.
WSD at 13:21:6 Monday July 19 99
RAY - I'm sure we could cover some Osiris songs *lol*
WSD at 13:20:40 Monday July 19 99
SBJ - Thanks for going, for anyone interested the KBA address is http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/5529/
SBJ at 13:3:22 Monday July 19 99
I went to the Keep Barnet Alive demo at Downing Street on Saturday to give a bit of Cobblers support to Barnet FC. I'll keep my message about it as short as possible since this is a Cobblers board. Basically it went very well, lots of fans from Barnet plus about 20 other clubs of all sizes and divisions represented. Maybe 1200 people in total. Lots of loud chanting about how John Prescott is murdering football, lots of flags and placards, and finally a coffin draped in Barnet colours delivered to the gates of Downing Street. The Barnet spokesman seemed pleased with the way the protest went, and general feeling was that John Prescott might at least revisit his decision to block Barnet's proposed ground relocation. Anyone who wants to know more about the Keep Barnet Alive campaign is probably best going to the third division message board initially, as there's bound to be some people talking about it there (and as I've forgotten the official KBA web site address).
Ray at 12:42:58 Monday July 19 99
Don't you think we should extend our repertoire before we do this?
West Stand Dave at 12:27:2 Monday July 19 99
RAY & ROY - How about a CobblesTones gig at the radio 1 roadshow in Bournemouth this summer?! I'm just recovering from the shock news that the band playing there will be *ugh* WESTLIFE - AARRRRRRRRRGGGGHH!!! I'm sure if we drop R1 a line we could get on!
Ray at 11:34:40 Monday July 19 99
Dyl: If you have a screensaver worthy of the name then send me a copy please.
dyl at 10:58:34 Monday July 19 99
Sorry, that should have read: To ian at 10:35:23 Saturday July 17 99, I have a Cobblers screensaver which you can customise. Drop me an email and I'll send you the files.
dyl at 10:57:45 Monday July 19 99
To I have a Cobblers screensaver which you can customise. Drop me an email and I'll send you the files.
WSD at 10:7:31 Monday July 19 99
*agrees totally with Uther Pendragon*. What we ahave acheived is amazing in such a short space of time, well done everyone. Now all we need to do is shift them all....
tim at 1:22:17 Monday July 19 99
did any of the london cobblers make it to the downing street demo??
at 0:7:4 Monday July 19 99
Oh that's how you do it. Ain't much of a trick if you ask me!
Ray at 23:53:59 Sunday July 18 99
Any volunteers to "man" a table outside Sixfields before any of the home friendlies etc. to sell CDs?
Utheer Pendragon at 23:46:0 Sunday July 18 99
I'm going to concentrate future comments on footballing issues and do have some sympathy with the guy who is a bit fed-up with reading about the CD. I do, however, wish to make the following point about the CD: The project has gone from conception to delivery in 6 (?) weeks or less. It has included flair/artistry (Roy,Mark,Ralph,CobblesTones choir) and exceptional organisation (Ray in particular) and shows the diversity of Cobb.comment contributors. Could the Pish have achieved this???? I doubt it- they don't even have the raw material that we do. If we don't sell enough to be on TOTP next week then I think that we can still all spare a couple of minutes to reflect on what has been achieved by the contributors to this site. Sorry to sound a little pompous, but credit to all the above mentioned where credit is due!!!!!!!!!!!!
TRB Mark (Pacan) at 23:23:21 Sunday July 18 99
Hey, Big Roy, since when is "Oi, you in the blue shirt come and and buy a Cobblers CD you sad w*nker" constituted engaging pooh fans in conversation? Right, I'm off to bed and thanks to Ray and Big Roy for thier help in tackling the hordes weilding £20 notes at the Town show. At least I've got a good spot at the balloon festival.
T. at 23:8:9 Sunday July 18 99
Anyone about?
No1 Cobbler at 22:45:49 Sunday July 18 99
WE'RE GOING UP, WE'RE GOING UP, WE'RE GOING, COBBLERS GOINMG UP. ESPECIALLY WITH THIS TEAM 1. WELCH, 14 GIBB, 3 FRAIN, 4 SAMPSON, 5 HOWEY, 16 HUGHES, 6 PARRISH, 7 SAVAGE, 11 HUNTER, 9 HOWARD, 10, CORAZZIN. SUBS: 2 CLARKSON, 19 MORROW, 24 MCGAVIN, 22 WILSON, 15 O'REILLY.
WE'LL BE UP BY MARCH.
WSD at 22:12:4 Sunday July 18 99
Free-call UK gives about 15 mins of 0800 access for every hour you spend using its 0845 number. Well I'd love to stay and chat everyone, but the Copa America Final's just kicked-off, see you!
Big Roy at 22:9:27 Sunday July 18 99
Yeah, I'm off to Lincoln tomorrow. I'll see if I can find any of their supporters to wind up. Ah, Lincoln - where eveyone is probably not a Lincoln supporter!
Nat's last message! at 22:8:32 Sunday July 18 99
Separate of course, but they might mix it for you!!!
Nat at 22:6:31 Sunday July 18 99
Well I'm off now. Early start at work in morning. G'NIGHT ALL!!!
Big Roy at 22:5:38 Sunday July 18 99
Nat - Is that claret and white in a sort of spiral effect or separate balls of claret and white?
at 22:4:14 Sunday July 18 99
Big Roy at 22:3:11 Sunday July 18 99
Could you send me it MK? My gran used to knit me on every year. I think she got her patterns from "Woman's Own".
Nat at 22:2:19 Sunday July 18 99
I know a nice little shop in Duston where you can buy some quality, lambswool, in claret and white!!!
MK Cobbler at 22:0:31 Sunday July 18 99
I've got a lovely little knitting pattern for a balaclava .... keeps you warm on them cold february evenings at Sixfields
Nat at 21:58:38 Sunday July 18 99
NO roy, just leave the one row!!
Big Roy at 21:57:0 Sunday July 18 99
Is it knit one, pearl one . . or leave two plain rows . . . . damn I've dropped a stitch now.
Nat at 21:56:57 Sunday July 18 99
So has anybody joined the Gold bond??? I was thinking about it, not too sure though!
Nat at 21:52:13 Sunday July 18 99
All the best to Dougie in his recovery, hope to see him play again. Only IF and WHEN ready though!
Big Roy at 21:49:56 Sunday July 18 99
Ray met Mr. Pish not me Dav Cobbler.
Sid at 21:48:59 Sunday July 18 99
I just went to the FreeCall site again to see if it was a scam...... but i found out that to use the 0800 numbers they have, you just have to pay a one-off £6! They also do a normal free ISP service. No changing phone companies or silly catches. (i think) I might just join up! Go to http://www.freecall-uk.co.uk and see what you think.
Big Roy at 21:48:51 Sunday July 18 99
Ray has a better idea of the figures Nat but I would guess at about 15 - 20. It was a lot quieter than yesterday. BTW - I'm now the proud owner of the original painting of last year's cobblers Xmas card as painted by Mark Pacan. I had a real good look at a lot of his work today and I think it's brilliant.
Dav COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 21:46:21 Sunday July 18 99
How was the show ? I hope it went well though I am a little concerned that Mr Pish had sent along his spy to view Mark`s artistry amd Roy`s technical ability. Whats more the two guys had to endure talking to him as well !!!! UP THE COBBLERS
Nat at 21:45:21 Sunday July 18 99
Evenin' Dav Cobbler!!
Big Roy at 21:44:53 Sunday July 18 99
I spoke at some length with Gareth (yes the one in Dougie Hodson's No. 13 shirt)up the show this afternoon. Dougie is by no means certain to be playing again. He sees a specialist in September. He is training but not heading the ball. IA wanted him in the squad because of his character, determination and presence which is infectious.
Nat at 21:44:8 Sunday July 18 99
Sell many cds this s'alvo Big Roy?
Nat at 21:41:5 Sunday July 18 99
I agree with you Ray! Only joking with WSD about it before, it gives it its originality
Big Roy at 21:40:3 Sunday July 18 99
Me and Mark (Pacan) tried really hard to engage in conversation with a Posh fan this afternoon up the show but he was either deaf or had been given a charisma bypass. I suppose he could have just been ignoring us but we were being extremely polite!
Dav COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 21:39:26 Sunday July 18 99
Hello good folk !!
Nat at 21:38:26 Sunday July 18 99
Steve Howard scoring! Hopefully this is the start of the promising season everyone is hoping for!
Nat at 21:35:51 Sunday July 18 99
Anyway, onto football. I had quite a nice civilised chat with a boro fan in the Aol chat room. I was pleasantly suprised. They do have manners!
OK she was female and not really into footie, but we both had a bit of fun slagging off old Bazza!!! It's not hard though, is it?
Big Roy at 21:35:50 Sunday July 18 99
So am I Nat. Where's Stella and Helen and Maggie . . . so many women!
Ray at 21:34:0 Sunday July 18 99
I've updated the "links" page - anyone with a Cobblers site not listed please let me know.
Ray at 21:33:11 Sunday July 18 99
I dont care of people were singing out of tune - this was a "fans" CD after all and should be indicative of the off key singing we always hear :-)
Ray at 21:32:3 Sunday July 18 99
I'm here Nat...
Nat at 21:31:25 Sunday July 18 99
I'm sooooooo bored!!!
IS THERE ANYBODY THERE?????
Nat at 21:29:39 Sunday July 18 99
I'm starting to get the hang of all this internet "language"!
Nat at 21:28:10 Sunday July 18 99
Ray, AS IF lil'ol me would dare suggest that peole were singing out of tune:)
Nat at 21:26:18 Sunday July 18 99
But that's the first and the last time I'm using that. So the previous messages were not mine!
Nat at 21:24:4 Sunday July 18 99
oops did it again!
at 21:22:9 Sunday July 18 99
Where you put a space instead of your name, so it justs reads " at 9.10.78 July 17th 1999" or whatever. It doesn't say Anon.
at 21:19:23 Sunday July 18 99
Also somw girl was wearing Clarky's shirt and some other geezer had super johnny frains on! While Sean Parrish and Carlo just had their normal clothes on! BTW fans were out in force at the "show"!!!!!!
P.S I think this is the blank space trick.
Ralph at 21:1:57 Sunday July 18 99
Sorry to disappoint you SQUONK but I wont be up late tonight. It's been one of those days when I haven't washed yet, been out or even got dressed. I'm going to have an early night and listen to a CD or two. Oops there I go again!
Confused at 20:57:6 Sunday July 18 99
'The old blank space trick'? Explain please.
Ray at 20:55:16 Sunday July 18 99
Sorry if people take offence at some of the postings made here but to be quite frank after working over 24 hours flogging my guts out on your behalf trying to sell and promote the CD, I'm so knackered I don't give a wotsit....
at 20:23:1 Sunday July 18 99
I see some tw*t's still using the old blank space trick. You talked a load of bollox last time you were on this site. It 'aint got any better.
Squonk at 20:18:34 Sunday July 18 99
I think I'm gonna stay up late tonight. This site get's quite interesting in the small hours. Take no notice Ralph, Big Roy and CDU, I think the banter was quite entertaining. I've got my copy of the CD and fine stuff it is too. Well worth the money. Nice to see Carlo and Dougie up the show. Why was Gareth Wilsher wearing Dougie Hodgson's shirt?
at 20:14:23 Sunday July 18 99
Muppett
West Stand Dave at 17:55:10 Sunday July 18 99
Thanx for the patterns ladies but I feel I must mention that I was not part of the debate last night. I've just spent a good 15 minutes reading through it all tho - what entertainment! Beats football chat anyday!
Woman's Own at 17:52:27 Sunday July 18 99
As Andy Morrow was arriving at The Triangle I noticed that he was wearing the most wonderful royal blue cable knit cardigan. Though it must have been washed several times its shape and colour have held fast.
Stella Artois at 17:49:40 Sunday July 18 99
And I thought I was the only Stella in Roy's life!
STELLA at 17:10:9 Sunday July 18 99
Hey MAGGIE and HELEN leave ROY alone he`s mine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hartwell Cobbler at 15:9:34 Sunday July 18 99
To those who have asked about a compilation set of Hamtune Chronicles - advance copies will be ready by end of week. They will contain new and revised material plus cartoons. All profits to the Cobblers Trust. I'll post details later in the week (ps Ray - hope you don't object to this. It's all in a good cause!).
maggie and helen at 14:56:10 Sunday July 18 99
hello WSD and Roy we have those knitting patterns pop round and pick them when you want then and we can have a cup of tea too.Bye Bye
at 11:57:12 Sunday July 18 99
Yeh, like when comchecker.
Boring as I may find it, constant talk of the CD during the closed season is understandable. It took a lot of organisation and hard work, and the contributors should be rightly proud. The site, though is turning into a women's social club, it'll be discussing knitting soon. I thought that with Friday seeing our first pre season match things might change, a whole host of subjects to talk about. An encouraging 4-0 win for example. Howard scoring, the trialist Sturridge impressing, Mcgavin scoring a wonder goal. Not all of us were able to travel 100 miles at 48 hours notice so maybe some reports on the match would be interesting. Although I suppose Mr Comchecker that is all a bit mundane compared to reports from the Northampton Show and sales of the CD. My mistake.
comchecker at 11:22:50 Sunday July 18 99
at11:1:30, Check the times of the postings you are refering to. NTFC are discussed when a forum is open for topical debate. People on this site are real.
at 11:1:30 Sunday July 18 99
I'm sorry, I thought this was a site that discussed football issues regarding NTFC. I must have the wrong place. My mistake.
Cobbler Down Under at 10:38:34 Sunday July 18 99
Good Blue Penning Ray!
Ralph at 2:4:24 Sunday July 18 99
ROY - Yes I want to pick up a CD, see you there. Cheers.
Ralph at 2:3:37 Sunday July 18 99
Gurglings of a nether regional variety are heightening, the clock downstairs has just struck two and if I'm not careful I will look like a pumpkin in the morning. I have become comfortably numb. 'Night gang!
Big Roy at 2:1:30 Sunday July 18 99
Sorry MK, no offence but I really must get some shut-eye. Are you going to the show tomorrow Ralph ?
Ralph at 2:1:14 Sunday July 18 99
A bloody hour we've been prattling on about nuffink!
Big Roy at 2:0:10 Sunday July 18 99
Oooooh! Just look at the time!!
Ralph at 1:59:41 Sunday July 18 99
Now MK is talking music I can trot off to bed and let you chat music to Roy.
Big Roy at 1:58:35 Sunday July 18 99
Yep - the very same MK
Ralph at 1:58:14 Sunday July 18 99
We've gotcha MK! It was only a matter of time! lol
Ralph at 1:57:34 Sunday July 18 99
What was that 'Don't fear the Groper'?
MK Cobbler at 1:57:11 Sunday July 18 99
What ... as in the Blue Oyster Cult?
Big Roy at 1:56:47 Sunday July 18 99
What should I do with CDU's coffee?
Ralph at 1:56:44 Sunday July 18 99
G'day CDU.
Big Roy at 1:55:27 Sunday July 18 99
Actually they were on the cheeks of some girl's bum who got up and danced to "Don't Fear the Reaper" :-)
Ralph at 1:54:59 Sunday July 18 99
Roy - Two sugars!
CDU at 1:54:34 Sunday July 18 99
Faair enough Ralph I will have to depart now as half the family has just turned up bye for now and Roy I will grt Little Cobb Down Under to email Little Big Roy for next Saturday. Goodnight Mighty Cobblers.
MK Cobbler at 1:54:8 Sunday July 18 99
so .... the cobblers then ....
Ralph at 1:53:41 Sunday July 18 99
Cheeks as in face and not bum. Well speaking for myself. After tonight's gig Roy's eyeballs may very well be on the cheeks of his bum!
Big Roy at 1:52:53 Sunday July 18 99
I can either have a coffee and stay up and talk music- Ray won't mind. Or I can go to bed so I look my best on the stand in the morning. . . . . I'll put the kettle on then!
Ralph at 1:52:27 Sunday July 18 99
It's alright for you being bright eyed and bushy tailed - us poor buggers have our eyeballs on our cheeks. :-)
CDU at 1:51:8 Sunday July 18 99
Its all a question of timing!!!!!!
Ralph at 1:50:16 Sunday July 18 99
CDU - Very good I Lolled at that one!
Big Roy at 1:49:42 Sunday July 18 99
I didn't feel tired until someone mentioned insomnia.
MK Cobbler at 1:49:33 Sunday July 18 99
Lets not get into talking music .... I want some sleep tonight
Ralph at 1:49:33 Sunday July 18 99
Smokes!
CDU at 1:49:30 Sunday July 18 99
That was the smoke I was referring to!!!!
Ralph at 1:48:35 Sunday July 18 99
Didn't they do 'Burning Bush'?
Big Roy at 1:48:1 Sunday July 18 99
I doubt CDU has insomnia
CDU at 1:47:56 Sunday July 18 99
Its all happening within a virtual machine oops should never have lit that smoke up!!!
Ralph at 1:47:55 Sunday July 18 99
MK - Now that was a band 'Mass Insomnia'.
Big Roy at 1:46:31 Sunday July 18 99
Soon get the million up at this rate Ray!
CDU at 1:46:19 Sunday July 18 99
Ralph me too. I took the double house brick option when the third little Cobb Down Under reared its little head!!!! Roy I will do that Little CDU will love that.
MK Cobbler at 1:46:12 Sunday July 18 99
What is this? Mass insomnia?
Ralph at 1:45:33 Sunday July 18 99
Oh Shit look who's woken up now!!!!!
Dave at 1:45:1 Sunday July 18 99
Something is going to happen . . . something really wonderful . . .
CDU at 1:43:54 Sunday July 18 99
Yeah it wouldn't have been too far! Depending on what side of Sydney he lives anything from 9 - 12 hour drive!!!
Big Roy at 1:43:45 Sunday July 18 99
CDU - Little Big Roy has just turned 10. He only has access to the net at weekends when he comes to stay. Get Little CDU to send a e-mail next Saturday - Little BR will be well impressed!
Ralph at 1:43:35 Sunday July 18 99
Still growing though!
MK Cobbler at 1:43:34 Sunday July 18 99
Anyway ..... about the cobblers ....
Ralph at 1:43:6 Sunday July 18 99
CDU - I stopped multiplying years ago!
Ralph at 1:42:10 Sunday July 18 99
He could have done.
Ralph at 1:41:0 Sunday July 18 99
Or failing that 'The Mountain' by Steve Earle and The Del McCoury Band.
Big Roy at 1:40:9 Sunday July 18 99
Ralph - he could have taken CDU a copy of the CD. It's not a big country is it? He's bound to know him!
CDU at 1:40:6 Sunday July 18 99
We're multiplying! Big Roy how old is Little Big Roy as Little Cobb Down Under is looking for a pen friend. LCDU is a strapping 7 year old.
Ralph at 1:39:18 Sunday July 18 99
Talking of CD's that you can buy, try 'Whitey Ford sings the blues' by Everlast - I love it!
Big Roy at 1:37:52 Sunday July 18 99
CDU - yeah, I intend to get around to it really soon now I've finished the CobblesTones project. I'll keep you posted. BTW, we're gonna get our legs slapped for not talking football when people read this in the morning (or whatever the time is over there!)
Ralph at 1:37:35 Sunday July 18 99
Morning MK!
Ralph at 1:36:51 Sunday July 18 99
CDU - My mates brother has just flown back to Oz he's been here in Northampton visiting his family. He lives just outside Sydney, that's two Cobblers supporters D U!
MK Cobbler at 1:36:46 Sunday July 18 99
Bloody hell! are you lot still here?
CDU at 1:35:0 Sunday July 18 99
Big Roy have you sorted out this MP3 technology yet you could then mail me the MP3 files of these monumental recordings!
Ralph at 1:34:40 Sunday July 18 99
Talking of 'Dog Bolters' there are strange gurgling sensations occuring, if I suddenly go off-line you'll understand why.
Big Roy at 1:34:2 Sunday July 18 99
CDU - No they were all self published and sold at gigs only. Sorry.
Ralph at 1:32:46 Sunday July 18 99
CDU - No but they should have been.
Big Roy at 1:32:24 Sunday July 18 99
I'm blushing now! Actually Ralph, we did a rather nice double CD about four years ago full of lengthy "progressive" type songs. I'll let you hear it next time you're 'round for a Dog Bolter.
Ralph at 1:32:0 Sunday July 18 99
Roy - Sitting in the kitchen are the leftovers of the curry and rice (no chips though) eight poppadums and a garlic nan. Three bottles of Spitfire are also lurking in the back of the fridge! Yum, yum!
CDU at 1:31:42 Sunday July 18 99
IN that case I will head down to the import shop in town tomorrow and see if they can obtain any copies for me.Were they on general release?
Ralph at 1:29:36 Sunday July 18 99
Cob D U - Not only does Roy knock up the CobbleStones CD's he has a couple of fine efforts one of the band and an exceptionally good solo CD.
CDU at 1:28:43 Sunday July 18 99
Fantastic, I can't see that ABC would be any competition to a band of the Mighty Osirisis(sp?)calibre.Why not take some Osi' CD's to the show tomorrow and spread the word
Big Roy at 1:27:15 Sunday July 18 99
Any left Ralph? I think I might see if next door's cat's about. Should be tasty grilled.
Ralph at 1:25:44 Sunday July 18 99
I've just seen off a Chicken Jalfrezi, mushroom pilau and chips. (All home made) Belch! sorry!
Big Roy at 1:25:14 Sunday July 18 99
Actually it was socks and tubigrip bandage!
Big Roy at 1:24:27 Sunday July 18 99
Born to be Wild.
Ralph at 1:24:23 Sunday July 18 99
If you were on one leg that should have been 'sock'.
CDU at 1:23:53 Sunday July 18 99
What number did you finish up with Roy?
Big Roy at 1:23:51 Sunday July 18 99
Funny you should say that Ralph. Alex (bass) brought me some diet sheets tonight so, feeling guilty, I didn't go for any grub. When I got home I was so hungry I ate them instead!
Ralph at 1:21:29 Sunday July 18 99
Bugger weren't quick enough. Had a kebab tonight Roy?
Big Roy at 1:21:28 Sunday July 18 99
You dirty stop up Ralph. I played my socks off to about 15 people! But hey - we got two encores!
Cob D U at 1:21:11 Sunday July 18 99
Its all happening here at the Comms
Ralph at 1:20:30 Sunday July 18 99
Come on Roy, it was Stanwick Working Mens Club!
Big Roy at 1:20:10 Sunday July 18 99
Stanwick Working Men's Club. Not a very exciting gig to be honest but we did have to compete with ABC and Edwin Star up the Town Show.
Ralph at 1:19:40 Sunday July 18 99
Blimey it's busy at the moment!
Ralph at 1:18:46 Sunday July 18 99
Good gig tonight Roy? Sorry mate I went a grooved to Edwin Starr, he still has a great voice.
Cobbler Down Under at 1:18:35 Sunday July 18 99
Not badly for a Sunday morning. Where were you playing tonight?
Big Roy at 1:17:16 Sunday July 18 99
Yeah Down Under - how goes it?
Cobbler Down Under at 1:16:32 Sunday July 18 99
You still there Big Roy?
Ray at 1:10:50 Sunday July 18 99
There is now a form available to order the cd available at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/cdorder.htm...
Big Roy at 1:2:23 Sunday July 18 99
pk - if you e-mail me I'll send you my address, you can send me four quid and I'll post you one. Bloody 'ell that's complicated!
WB at 0:57:24 Sunday July 18 99
And you missed some vowels out of a word and put * instead.
Big Roy at 0:54:19 Sunday July 18 99
Sorry I'm obviously p*ss*d. but = buy
Big Roy at 0:52:2 Sunday July 18 99
What are you lot still doing up? I just got in from a gig. Thanks for the kind words Uther. I'll be on the stand most of the day tomorrow (sorry - today!) come and say hello and bring some dosh, not only for the CD but also to but some of Mark's stuff. It's excellent.
Richard Branston at 0:51:50 Sunday July 18 99
I'm in a pickle.
pk at 0:51:49 Sunday July 18 99
Obviously landmarks such as 125k are now unimportant as everybody is geared up to the 1000000th hit which is just around the corner.
Richard Branson at 0:48:59 Sunday July 18 99
The CobblesTones are required on Virgins as soon as possible. Are you available?
pk at 0:48:40 Sunday July 18 99
So how can I get it?
Ray at 0:47:17 Sunday July 18 99
I see that in our effort to concentrate on other things the landmark of 125,000 went by unnoticed.
Ray at 0:45:34 Sunday July 18 99
Can I help it if HMV in Leicester don't have their finger on the pulse of whats hot and whats not?
Uther Pendragon at 0:42:12 Sunday July 18 99
Ray, appreciate the offer to change the CD, however, the cause is more important than my copy. As long as the real Mr P*sh's and Barry Fries (sic) copies are OK then that is more important. Please forward their copies out of my donation.
pk at 0:41:1 Sunday July 18 99
How can I get a copy of the CD if I don't live in Northampton? I tried HMV in Leicester but they didn't seem to know about it.
Ray at 0:35:27 Sunday July 18 99
I would guess thats its not very likely.....perhaps next week.
Dave Pearce at 0:31:36 Sunday July 18 99
Have enough CDs been sold to beat Steps to no.1 on Sunday?
Ray at 0:21:24 Sunday July 18 99
No-one else has reported problems with the CD and hopefully this is a one off. Bring it back and we'll swap it. Actually Mr. Posh couldn't stay away and appeared at the stand on Friday evening.
Ray at 0:18:39 Sunday July 18 99
Report on first days trading: Sales were steady and, including people who picked up ones already paid for, sold about 70. Tomorrow should be even busier. Plenty of publicity in the offing with interviews etc. on Radio, TV and the local press over the next few days, some of which have already been done, as well as national coverage in the next issue of Match of the Day Magazine. Anyone care to pop along and pick up their CD's there will be a supply on Mark Pacan's stand. We're on about the worse pitch available unfortunately but a good point of reference close by is the Skoda stand which is easy to find. Those people bringing cold drinks will be especially welcome :-)
Uther Pendragon at 0:17:48 Sunday July 18 99
Congrats to Big Roy for turning a terrace chant into a well recorded song (no mean feat!). I've seen Osiris play and they are an excellent rock band well worth seeing if that is your tipple. Geting back to the CD, unfortunately my copy jumps on track one - has anyone else got the same problem? Moving on to the Northampton show, what a pleasant day. I bet Mr. Posh was there and purchased a copy of the CD. Just a note to Richard Earis at abot 9 p.m. - PUFC don't have any sites, let alone related sites worth visiting so don't waste your time commenting on our site more than this once. You are correct that PUFC and CUFC are in bed together. Our worthy local rivals are CCFC. Work it out if you can.
Dav COBBLER POSH HATER FC at 0:12:6 Sunday July 18 99
ON MY OWN
footie fan at 23:2:55 Saturday July 17 99
Why do we need rivals? As long as we all look after number 1 (in our case the cobblers). Shouldn't give a shit about other teams, lokk after your own!
MK Cobbler at 22:48:58 Saturday July 17 99
I know i shouldn't really encourage these sad gits by replying to them but two points: 1) The Cobblers and The Posh always were big rivals until the last ten years .... just ask some of the older Cobblers/Posh fans. 2) I don't really care about Posh myself ... to me the big Cobblers rivals are Luton Down .... coming from Milton Keynes, there's a good mix of Northampton/Luton fans (and arsenal/man u 'fans')that always makes for good banter at work when we play each other. Who are our real rivals?
sunny at 22:47:51 Saturday July 17 99
Richard, how can you say that we're not good enough to be any kind of rivals, at least we have been out of division three, unlike some I could mention.Just because we've dropped to your level for a season dosen't mean we'll be playing your level of football!!
UP THE COBBLERS!!!
gray at 22:37:31 Saturday July 17 99
I've just noticed there is an anti-Atkins e-mail group called WALOB. What's all that about?
Jaws at 22:33:37 Saturday July 17 99
I'm just a big fish, what's all the fuss about? Word in the ocean is that 'boro are going down.
mick at 22:3:15 Saturday July 17 99
mind you Craig Parry looks like he could have been a good bet
mick at 21:48:58 Saturday July 17 99
yeah "cobblers down under" thanks for the pampers tip. Good job I didnt take any notice. My money's still alive on good old tiger woods
Richard Earis at 21:43:18 Saturday July 17 99
I think that the cobblers are an exceptionally sad football club, there fans are always writing messages into pufc/pufc related sites which are abusive and fairly meaningless. Are the cobblers so worried about PUFC that they have to do this. By the way POSH dont really hate the cobblers, we hate sCUMBRIDGE, we dont see you as good enough to be any kind of real rival.
sunny at 20:59:34 Saturday July 17 99
How did the sales of the cd go today??
Will it be on sale tommorrow as well?
pish for relegation! at 20:52:59 Saturday July 17 99
"FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT"
mick at 20:41:4 Saturday July 17 99
ralph, you are so patronising.
West Stand Dave at 20:29:28 Saturday July 17 99
*agrees with Ralph*
Ralph at 20:1:15 Saturday July 17 99
Whilst we are unsure of the exact details surrounding Micky Warner's departure I find it puzzling that if he's as good as many of you think why then has he signed for Farnborough? It may well be he's fed up with the pro game wants a steady job plus part-time football. I always found Micky lacking in those areas that meant he just didn't cut the mustard. Skillful, lovely passer and crosser though he was, he lacked presence. He appeared too nice and too ready to wait for the ball and not getting hold of the game by the scruff of the neck. I found him frustrating, particularly as he undoubtedly had the talent, but I can't help feel that what we saw was probably as good as it gets. Good luck Michael it's a tough old game!
Bill at 17:5:39 Saturday July 17 99
Mickey's gone to Farnborough? I've been away too long...
Hartwell Cobbler at 16:29:36 Saturday July 17 99
Ref Martin W's note on Warner: I wholeheartedly agree with his comments. The fact is he was one of several players who Atkins could and should have turned to at the outset last season when injuries struck, rather than bleating about the situation, then piling the club high with lesser quality, journeymen. One thing's for sure - on our current budget we won't be able to recruit a midfielder with half his talent, which again begs the queston: why let mim go? It's sad that a player of his ability has been lost to the professional game and, without any disrespect to Farnborough, it's sad he's gone down to play at that level.
Carlo Corazzin at 15:50:7 Saturday July 17 99
Give me another burger ..... i'm not fat! i'm just big boned
Fatty Fry at 12:11:13 Saturday July 17 99
Munch Munch Munch
Fatty Fry at 12:10:43 Saturday July 17 99
Ummmmmm food
Ian Atkins at 12:9:45 Saturday July 17 99
We all have a good chance of going up lads but i think we will have to settle for 2nd because boro will win the league
Be'pe' DiMarco at 12:8:1 Saturday July 17 99
Hello chicos the man is back.Its been a month probably but im back ya kick the shit into ya all
Barry Fry at 11:7:44 Saturday July 17 99
Iam the real fat barry and i am a FAT BRUMMY bastard!,not a FAT BOROUGH bastard, i only work at sh##tlebrough, please please please dont sing about me being from there. love FAT FRY XX. Ps Cobblers will go up you are so good, i expect you will beat my shit team about 7-0, the cobblers are fab i wish i could manage a good team like them, but all i get is reject teams like barnet and the pish, A well' i will go and get a kebab or three before my lunch,Good luck up the town!
WE HATE BARRY FRY A'ssn at 10:59:22 Saturday July 17 99
i notice people seem to think that Barry Fry is a fat b'orough bastard,I always have sung fat BRUMMY BASTARD No,
Should be Cheer up Barry Fry,o'what can it be to a FAT BRUMMY BASTARD and his SHIT ! FOOTBALL T E A M .
ian at 10:35:23 Saturday July 17 99
does anyone know where a cobblers desktop theme and screen saver an be downloaded from. i need one at work to wind up all the pish supporters
Cobbler Down Under at 5:32:26 Saturday July 17 99
Well played Rodney!!!
Ray at 1:15:4 Saturday July 17 99
The squad list has now been updated further with pen pics and more detaisl about the players that was missing before. You can now also get the same squad list under "The Squad" from the main menu.
Ray at 1:13:25 Saturday July 17 99
NAT: You weren't suggesting that people sang the wrong words were you?
Big Roy at 1:0:23 Saturday July 17 99
Have done Ray - cheers. I'm really pleased that people like track three. I went out on a limb there! It's really not what you'd expect on a supporter's CD!
Ray at 0:57:48 Saturday July 17 99
Roy - read your mail..
Big Roy at 0:53:21 Saturday July 17 99
Yeah, maybe someone will be kind enough to give a copy of the bloody CD!
Dave at 0:20:26 Saturday July 17 99
Something wonderful is going to happen . . . something really wonderful . . .
WSD at 23:43:26 Friday July 16 99
So Ray, did u solve that puzzler from earlier at the Town Show? *lol*
Ray at 23:42:16 Friday July 16 99
Don't worry - we won't be too bothered if we lose the first home match - its a regular habit anyway.
bbc at 23:38:57 Friday July 16 99
prediction: gobblers-0 : 3-posh
end of season prediction: posh go up as champions whilst gobblers & lincoln battle it out in relegation zone. see you at the slaughter!
bbc
Sid at 23:25:22 Friday July 16 99
Woo-Hoo! My site is 37th on Soccer-Links!
Ray at 23:22:28 Friday July 16 99
HELP - DOES ANYONE HAVE A PORTABLE CD PLAYER WE CAN USE ON THE STAND - WE'LL PROVIDE OUR OWN BATTERIES.
Ray at 23:21:8 Friday July 16 99
You will all be pleased to note that the CD will be played over the tannoy at the Town Show tomorrow, is being offered as a prize on Radio Northampton - listen out for the interview, will be covered in the Chronicle & Echo assuming the copy left for Andy Roberts gets to him and will also be played together with interview for yours truly on Northants 96.
DJ DAVE at 22:54:1 Friday July 16 99
I'll get together with Judge ben and mix it up, we'll have to include it on the CobblesTones' second single! Actually I think it sounded rather good blasting out at Chicago's anyway??!!
Nat at 22:47:2 Friday July 16 99
Yeah, the third track is excellant! so when's the dance version coming out then, DJ Dave?
Nat at 22:45:10 Friday July 16 99
..and to the right words!
Nat at 22:43:31 Friday July 16 99
Quiet on here today isn't it?
WSD at 22:42:47 Friday July 16 99
NAT - It would've been better if we'd have sung in time! But I love the guitar solo!
Nat at 22:38:34 Friday July 16 99
Got the cd on, sounds really good! Well Done Big Roy, Ray and Dave and everyone one else who helped! Bloody marvellous!!
We won 4-0. Did anyone go and watch it? If so a match report would be nice :)
West Stand Dave at 22:36:50 Friday July 16 99
"HUNTER TO THE LEFT OF IT, FRAIN TO THE RIGHT OF THE BALL...." oh it's all coming back to me now! The third track is great - Well done Big Roy!
West Stand Dave at 22:32:50 Friday July 16 99
Well you could all have found out at FROM THE TERRACE, on http://www.fromtheterrace.co.uk - *ahem*
Sid at 22:26:38 Friday July 16 99
As you can see, i found out for myself
Sid at 22:26:9 Friday July 16 99
Well, it was 4-0 to Northampton. The scorers were... Simon Sturridge (trialist) Steve McGavin, Andy Morrow and ............... Steve HOWARD!!!!!!!! (He got the first.)
Sid at 22:21:54 Friday July 16 99
What was the score in the Corby game then?? Someone tell!
at 22:9:18 Friday July 16 99
Why don't you just shut up you nobber
Dave at 19:55:49 Friday July 16 99
Something wonderful is going to happen . . . something really wonderful . . .
The Bad Joke Society at 19:33:31 Friday July 16 99
A man walked into a bar looking disappointed and carrying a black bag
over one shoulder. He sat down at the bar just as the bartender walked up. "What's in the bag?," asked the bartender. The man put the bag on the bar, reached in and pulled out a miniature baby grand piano, a small bench, and a 12-inch-tall man wearing a top hat and a tux with tails. The 12-inch-tall man sat down at the piano and began playing Beethoven. "That's amazing!," gasped the bartender, his eyes wide with disbelief. "Where did he come from?" The man reached back into the bag and brought out a genie lamp. "Rub the lamp," he told the barkeep, pushing the lamp toward the bartender. The bartender grabbed the lamp and began rubbing it vigorously with his bar rag. Suddenly, out popped an old, wrinkled genie. "I grant you one wish," he groaned to the bartender. "I want a million bucks," murmured the bartender, still somewhat shocked."It will be done," said the genie, who then disappeared back into thelamp. A few moments passed. Suddenly a duck appeared on the bar with a poof. Then another, and another. They appeared on the bar stools, on the tables, on the Budweiser sign on the wall. POOF...POOF...POOF. Thousands of ducks began to fill the bar! "Christ!," shouted the bartender, as feathers swarmed around his mouth. "I didn't say ducks!" he yells, "I said bucks!" The man at the bar looked at the bartender sadly, "You think I asked for a 12-inch pianist?"
Big Roy at 18:59:16 Friday July 16 99
Oh BTW - The mighty Osiris are playing at Stanwick W.M.C tomorrow night. All welcome (I'll sign you in)! It's gotta be better than Edwin * up the show!
Big Roy at 18:10:44 Friday July 16 99
I have just spoken to Ray on one of those new radio-phone contraptions. He is up the Town Show on Mark's stall with the CD. Anyone going up to see the Counterfeit Stones instead of going to Corby (I can do neither) should take loadsa money and buy many CD's and a painting from Mark. I wonder if I'll get to see a copy? After all I only produced and recorded the thing . . . . . . .
at 16:40:32 Friday July 16 99
3 weeks tommorow. Oh yeah. And then 4 weeks tommorow, wow !!!. It's all too much.
paul at 16:16:45 Friday July 16 99
According to Andy Roberts, not only are Carlo, Sammo,Hunter and Chris Lee doubtful for the start of the season...so's Paul Wilkinson.I know how disappointed some of are to hear that.
Matt at 15:12:50 Friday July 16 99
Is the cd on sale at the town show today?
SBJ at 14:18:3 Friday July 16 99
Cheers for that optimism Neil! Ray - I really like the squad page; really good presentation. Well done to Kettering Town for beating Bristol City 2-1 yesterday in a friendly. Anyone else coming to Downing Street tomorrow to support Barnet FC? Finally, does anyone know Phillip Doyle, a Cobblers fan from Surrey?
NEIL at 13:59:51 Friday July 16 99
EVERY ONE NO NEED TO WORRY!!
WE SHOULD HAVE PROMOTION IN THE BAG!
WE JUST NEED TO WIN A FEW GAMES THIS SEASON!
CUMMON LADS LETS DO BETTER THAN LAST YEAR!!
Cobbler Down Under at 12:40:50 Friday July 16 99
Ray, Where do I send My CC# info to get the CD?
wyatt at 11:43:44 Friday July 16 99
Yep too quiet... (gets shot in back)
Ray at 11:40:31 Friday July 16 99
Quiet today isn't it?
Ray at 10:9:25 Friday July 16 99
Slight delay on the CD - don;t anticipate getting back until at least 3:30 - but the good news is that nearly all of the ones we ordered will be ready - so everyone will get their allocation immediately.
Anon at 0:39:49 Friday July 16 99
COBBLER DOWN UNDER: yeah, i knew the ozzies wern't much into football there (melb'n) but i thought at least the english fans might have had a band or what ever, as well as expecting the home fans to have a bit of home pride...and what was with the weird horn noises? its made the match sound like a weird sci-fi movie- most disconcerting. but i met some ozzies in the pub i was in to watch the england- argentina game last summer, and at the start they were really anti football('we only like riugby, cricket and ozzie rules') but at the end of the match they cried when we lost, and i heard later that they went round england for the rest of their holliday going to (football) friendlies...awww bless 'em.
Ray at 0:19:11 Friday July 16 99
I've also added a copy of the picture from the Chron showing all three strips for this season at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/kit.htm
Ray at 0:16:32 Friday July 16 99
OK - I've had a last little fiddle with the squad page - take a look now. http://www.ntfc.co.uk/squad.htm
Anon at 0:9:0 Friday July 16 99
Is your last name walker?
Martin W at 23:55:4 Thursday July 15 99
Michael Warner has signed a two year contract for Farnborough Town - it's official!
There are many Cobblers fans who have been mourning the passing on of the mighty Warner.
He is a fab young player who never got a chance under Atkins - many think his face just did not fit.
Is there any way of letting him know that there are a lot of Cobblers fans (that I know) who thought he was one of the most talented lads on the books - until Atkins decided he was not required.
Whenever he got a chance he was the standout player for us, more often than not.
Comfortable on the ball, good tackler, not the greatest in the air, but skilful, committed, an honest player and a fab crosser. He is a natural midfielder but Atkins in the wake of injury problems plonked him at right wingback and while he did a great job while a more inferior player was injured, it is not his natural position. In his final game for us, Ian Atkins had him play eventually in a back three - in a desperate relegation game. And he's not a defender. He never got his place back. And, well grrrrrrrrrrr!
At least we have retained the MIGHTY DAVE SAVAGE!!
I for one will wish Warner every success, and I will be watching out for Farnborough's results now.
billy at 23:43:16 Thursday July 15 99
give me a break! - just a suggestion
West Stand Dave at 23:40:14 Thursday July 15 99
And don't forget their shoe size and favourite food! I'm off now as my coursework is complete, see you at the Town Show everyone
Ray at 23:36:15 Thursday July 15 99
Yeh - and I could also make an addiitonal page with them in alphabetical order as well :-)
billy at 23:31:9 Thursday July 15 99
Ray, the bannner showing the squad numbers is great, but how about putting the names as well, so you can go directly to info about a specific player? (it's so easy being a critic)
Ray at 23:23:56 Thursday July 15 99
We'll be taking over your space with a not used CD table then :-)
Rowland Jordan at 23:22:5 Thursday July 15 99
Just to let everyone know I'll be working away from home for the Villa match. So unfortunately there will be no used programme stall unless someone wants to volunteer to take the progs for a few days. If so let me know.
Ray at 23:15:37 Thursday July 15 99
OK - the background and the additional links to squad nuber have been done - thanks for the suggestions. Try it now. http://www.ntfc.co.uk/squad.htm
billy at 23:9:42 Thursday July 15 99
the Anon wasnt me and I think the background is fine.
Cobbler Down Under at 23:0:48 Thursday July 15 99
Ray, the squad pages look great! Anon from earlier re the crowd at the Utd/Aus game. They really aren't that much into football over here In Sydney and Brisbane its Rugby League and in Melbourne its Aussie Rules. They do however give great support to all sport but as you saw they don't exactly go off when watching soccer. If you had seen the State of Origin Rugby League matches however it would have been indicatve of the more passionate display you yearn! Oh by the way did anyone back Pampling in the Open (golf) as advised by my goodself yesterday!!!!
Ray at 22:57:33 Thursday July 15 99
Well - the backgrounds staying that colour now - basically because it looks odd becuase of the merge on the backgrounds otherwise. I've also rechristened McGowan to McGavin and given him a new shirt.
Anon at 22:53:44 Thursday July 15 99
Yes thats much cleaner but err.. the problem with a tint of claret is that it looks a bit pink. I dont know how to get round that though. white is boring, black is porno, and no other colours are relevant. Over to you Ray!
Mark Pacan at 22:50:46 Thursday July 15 99
If you want to find my stand, it is near the Skoda cars and a fortune teller on the corner, on the left hand side of the arena, if you are looking north. Look for the NTFC banner. Bring money to buy other things as the pitch cost £140 and I am skint.
WSD at 22:46:43 Thursday July 15 99
Ray, isn't it McGavin?
Ray at 22:39:17 Thursday July 15 99
OK - I've changed the background - try it now.
billy at 22:39:11 Thursday July 15 99
Yes, the swirls. I honestly dont think they add anything, and are just a distracton when reading the text
WSD at 22:37:34 Thursday July 15 99
Well at the moment I'm switching to localtel so all this will soon be FREE. I daren't look at the next phone bill...
Steve Jobs at 22:36:21 Thursday July 15 99
WSD, you should trade up to a Mac, then you'll get decent speed!!
ray at 22:34:12 Thursday July 15 99
The background? You mean the swirly logo?
Ray at 22:33:28 Thursday July 15 99
hmmm - well if you sign up to ukonline you can have a dedicated ISDN connection - which will make it even faster :-)
billy at 22:33:4 Thursday July 15 99
Excellent work on the squad Ray, but to be ultra picky, I would lose the background effect. And how about a bar accross the top where you could select a player without having to scroll down? 10/10 though
WSD at 22:32:6 Thursday July 15 99
It loaded fairly quickly, but then I do have a 450Mhz PC with an ISDN connection *ahem*
Ray at 22:31:21 Thursday July 15 99
As a matter of interest - did the page take long to load?
ray at 22:30:10 Thursday July 15 99
Yes - it has been "tightened" up...
WSD at 22:29:14 Thursday July 15 99
Hmm, cheers guys, most helpful!! New layout's good Ray, nice to see the logo at the top's been made smaller (or is it just me?!)
Anon at 22:26:36 Thursday July 15 99
I thought accounting ratio was a number competition in binary
Ray at 22:24:2 Thursday July 15 99
Not finished yet - but anyone like to pop to http://www.ntfc.co.uk/squad.htm and give an unbiased opinion of the new layout please.
Ray at 22:21:38 Thursday July 15 99
Takeovers are similar to takeaways but they pop them across the road for you. Accounting Ratio - basicaly a big cheese in a small village in Luxembourg called Ratyo - also known as the Count of Ratyo.
Uther Pendragon at 22:19:27 Thursday July 15 99
mark - I think it was £100,000 from Nationwide per season in sponsorship (unless anyone knows different).
WSD at 22:5:51 Thursday July 15 99
Cheers Roy !
Big Roy at 22:1:7 Thursday July 15 99
No. Goodnight.
WSD at 21:57:48 Thursday July 15 99
HELP - DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT TAKEOVERS OR ACCOUNTING RATIOS????? I NEED TO GET THIS COURSEWORK IN TOMORROW OR I GET A "0" - EEEEEEEEEEEK
Big Roy at 21:57:23 Thursday July 15 99
Anyway, I must sign off now. Got to make my sandwiches. I'm off to Oxford tomorrow, where everyone is a 'Boro fan! :-P
WSD at 21:55:4 Thursday July 15 99
Nice to see Duncan Spedding "getting to know" the ladies of Northampton a bit better........
WSD at 21:54:24 Thursday July 15 99
HAHAHA
Big Roy at 21:52:12 Thursday July 15 99
You saw her as well!. . . . ;-)
WSD at 21:49:50 Thursday July 15 99
How did you get them past the bouncers?
Big Roy at 21:49:6 Thursday July 15 99
I was on stilts.
WSD at 21:47:40 Thursday July 15 99
BIG ROY - my mate Gav (with me at Chicago's) couldn't believe how big you actually were - *lol*
Anon at 21:43:25 Thursday July 15 99
cobbler down under- im watching the socceroos - man u game from last night (repeated on tv right now) and theres a woeful lack of chanting/singing- doesnt anyone chant at all in oz?? its really weird to watch such a silent match!
Big Roy at 21:42:32 Thursday July 15 99
Sorry, that was me.
Anon at 21:41:59 Thursday July 15 99
Hey, maybe he read it on this site! Hello Will!
Big Roy at 21:40:58 Thursday July 15 99
Same as I did Tuesday night! I ssked him if his pause button was on a went to the bar. I want to know who told him (Will) that I'd already seen the shirts, coz that's why he tracked me down.
West Stand Dave at 21:35:51 Thursday July 15 99
Chatshows, oooooh! So Roy, what u gonna do when BBC N'ton come knocking for an interview?!
Big Roy at 21:33:7 Thursday July 15 99
Stardom! Fame! Fortune! Chatshows! Groupies!
West Stand Dave at 21:30:5 Thursday July 15 99
Match of the Day magazine are covering us in the next issue - out on 5 August, order your copy now CobblesToners!!
Ralph at 21:25:33 Thursday July 15 99
Aw Shucks!
Big Roy at 21:18:34 Thursday July 15 99
Ralph - to the left my man! Hey folks - just wait 'til you hear the acoustic guitar on tracks 1 and 2 of the CD. A talent on our own website!
mark at 21:12:15 Thursday July 15 99
Does anyone know how much Nationwide pay to have their logo on our shirts?
Ralph at 21:3:46 Thursday July 15 99
Uther - The comparison with Jabba and Fat Boy Fry is a bit unfair on Jabba don't you think?
Ralph at 21:2:16 Thursday July 15 99
Yo Big Roy - How's it hangin'?
Uther Pendragon at 20:19:14 Thursday July 15 99
Too true Ralph. Apparently someone had told Anglia TV that the film launch was to be attended by Jabba the Hutt in person. This was later found to have been Barry Fry hanging round Sixfields (again!!) trying to purloin some of our star players for his lowly team.
Big Roy at 20:15:59 Thursday July 15 99
HELLOO RALPH. Uther - No make the B*gg*rs pay double!
Ralph at 20:10:29 Thursday July 15 99
Mr Poosh - Virgin at Sixfields was packed for the 9am showing this morning and again tonight. As usual we have to put up with snide and sarcastic comments even from the press, totally unfounded, but we are used to that. That's what makes Northampton and Northamptonians so great. As you will no doubt find out pretty soon m'lad!
Uther Pendragon at 20:7:34 Thursday July 15 99
I think that the Nationwide logo on our shirts is great!!!! It represents an injection of cash that we badly need and is a small price to pay. OK, in an ideal world we would only have an expanse of claret plus club badge, but we don't have a rich backer like p*sh so we should rejoice in the Nationwide's support (especially if they ever come across with the ground expansion cash). Ray, are we sending any complimentary CD's??? I nominate Bazza Fry-up, Kevin Keegan & Max Griggs.
Big Roy at 20:6:36 Thursday July 15 99
Can I have one please Ray? . . . :-)
Ray at 18:58:32 Thursday July 15 99
News regarding CD: The first batch will be ready at noon tomorrow and I'll be tottling off down to the Big Smoke to pick them up and then heading straight for the Town Show at Abington Park, hoping to find loads of punters. Anyone care to come along and help beat them off with a stick?
Ray at 18:56:37 Thursday July 15 99
Yes - London Road must be a very sad place come a Saturday afternoon, Mr. Posh.
The Real Mr Posh at 18:48:28 Thursday July 15 99
Did anyone see Anglia news tonight? They were talking about the first showing of the new Star Wars film at S*itfields Virgin Cinema today. What I found amusing was when the T.V presenter opened up with, I quote "It looked like nobody was going to come, the press outnumbered the fans"...........Sounds familar!***UP THE POSH***MR POSH
The Bad Joke Society at 18:44:39 Thursday July 15 99
A bloke walks into a psychiatrist's wearing only a pair of cling-film shorts. The psychiartist says, "Well, I can clearly see you're nuts!"
WSD at 18:41:4 Thursday July 15 99
CD goes on sale at the Town Show on Saturday on Mark Pacan's stall.
Squonk at 17:2:45 Thursday July 15 99
I know what you meant Big Roy. If everyone in Northampton was a Cobblers fan we could easily fill half of Wembley (oh yeah, that's right we did!). Still, that's the reality of life in the lower leagues. Is the CD ready yet? I can't wait to hear it properly, although it still sounded OK through the cr*p sound system at Chicago's.
WSD at 16:56:36 Thursday July 15 99
Despite being listed on their site I am unable to make it on Saturday, I do know of at least one Cobbler who will be there though.
Anon at 16:38:18 Thursday July 15 99
who's coming doen to the barnet demo on sat? there was a big report about the refusal decision and the demo on the bbc local news here in london today.
Ray at 16:12:34 Thursday July 15 99
When I get round to it.....the fixture list is on the Official Site.
Big Roy at 15:39:22 Thursday July 15 99
Sorry that's Utd!
Big Roy at 15:33:37 Thursday July 15 99
Dr Watson - you obviously missed the point entirely. Oxford City Fan - they were only 1 div above us 15 months ago! BTW - is that shark still sticking out of that house opposite your ground?
paul farmer as in the fields ! at 15:9:53 Thursday July 15 99
when are we going to get the new fixture list on this site???
Ray at 14:18:9 Thursday July 15 99
I also meant to say Planet Cobblers - dunno who Plant Cobblers are - some weird vegetable no doubt.
Ray at 14:17:13 Thursday July 15 99
Whoops - I meant 67.... must have had my mind on other things....
Ray at 14:16:25 Thursday July 15 99
Good showing of the Cobblers Sites in the top 100 - Sid's is up to 39 with over 1000 hits this month and Plant Cobblers also in the top 100 at 69. Well done people.
Oxford City fan at 14:8:26 Thursday July 15 99
Big Roy, Dont be such a snob about 'boro fans. How many teams can you name that are three divisions below the cobblers?
Dr Watson at 14:4:47 Thursday July 15 99
"I then travelled on to Middlesborough where everone is a 'Boro fan" Really? what a surprise
Big Roy at 13:47:59 Thursday July 15 99
I spent most of yesterday in Halifax and got talking to some guys in a warehouse who were Halifax fans. They seemed decent blokes with a real love of football and, like most of us, have stuck with their team through the ups and downs. They feel they have a good chance of making the play-offs and believe we will be thereabouts as well. However, they turn their heads northwards to identifiy the main threat in the division - Darlington. With the recent injection of money, they view them very much as the next team to do a "Fulham". It was interesting to hear them moan about the way their younger fans are treated by the club. They have no equivalent to our tandem tickets, and it is not possible to buy a season ticket for a child. They have no "kid a quid" or free entry to reserve matches and no "football in the community" programme. Anyway, they're coming down to Sixfields next April and think it may be an important play-off decider. I told them that it may be for them but we will already have the top spot sewn up by then! I then travelled on to Middlesborough where everone is a 'Boro fan. The difference in attitude was quite striking. I had to suffer the usual "have you got a team then?" and "what division are you in?" remarks. After I had stopped yawning I reminded them that we both played West Ham last year - but we won!
Stat Fan at 13:17:40 Thursday July 15 99
Can anyone going to the Corby match and other friendlies please try to post details of attendances, goalscorers etc. on this site? Ta.
Dougie Hodgson at 13:16:36 Thursday July 15 99
HELLO, HELLO, It's good to be back, it's good to be back, HELLO, HELLO
SBJ at 12:42:25 Thursday July 15 99
Just thought it worth noting that I'm viweing this web site today on a conference projection screen measuring 4 metres by 6 metres - does that make this the largest ever display of Cobblers Comments? :0) Shame I can't think of anything more meaningful to write!
mark at 11:6:43 Thursday July 15 99
To be fair, good luck to the pish for not having a sponsor. I hate the logos on the shirts. As much as I love the Cobblers I cant bring myself to wear a shirt with a building society name on the front
Angus mccoatup at 10:41:51 Thursday July 15 99
anyone seen my coat i thought i hung it up somewhere
mr ayres at 10:40:50 Thursday July 15 99
i can fly
dave tucker at 10:40:6 Thursday July 15 99
wheres bungle geoffrey
ian atkins at 10:37:10 Thursday July 15 99
i am brummie
Ray at 9:51:10 Thursday July 15 99
I have got a good tip to put on £5 for Paul Wilkinson to be top goal scorer at the end of the season.
Stick at 9:24:35 Thursday July 15 99
You've gotta play Wilson!!!!!!!!!
Mr Cobbler at 0:21:27 Thursday July 15 99
I'm sooooo scared Mr.pish, the only fans that will be quiet with embarassment will be the few that are assembled in the South stand!
SH*T ON THE BORO.....
The Real Mr Posh at 23:57:8 Wednesday July 14 99
Uther Pendragon - Never mind the (bo*@/$ks) friendlys, what matters is the league & come judgement day (Aug 14th) there will only be one set of fans keeping quiet with embarrasment. Remember, you have been warned!!!!!!!
***UP THE POSH***MR POSH.
Squonk at 23:37:40 Wednesday July 14 99
Presuming the first 11 names on the squad list are Ian Atkins' first choice team, it looks really excellent with some strong players on the bench (3 from 5 this year isn't it?). As long as injuries stay minimal, they should storm division 3. It will be a real cause for celebration if Dougie Hodgson takes the field again this year (in the reserves at first, obviously!)
Anon at 23:33:1 Wednesday July 14 99
Two men camping in the mountains had spent four days together, and they were getting a little testy. One morning, the first friend says, "You know, we're starting to get on each other's nerves. Why don't we split up today. I'll hike north and spend the day looking around, you hike south and spend the day. Then tonight, we'll have dinner and share our experiences over the campfire." The second friend agrees and hikes south. The first man hikes north.
That night over dinner, the first man tells his story.
"Today I hiked into a beautiful valley. I followed a stream up into a canyon and ate lunch. Then I swam in a crystal clear mountain lake. As I sat out and dried, I watched deer come and drink from the stream. The wildflowers were filled with butterflies and hawks floated all day overhead. How was your day?"
The second friend says, "I went south and ran across a set of railroad tracks. I followed them until I came across a beautiful young woman tied to the tracks. I cut the ropes off, gently lifted her off the tracks, and we had sex in every imaginable way all afternoon. Finally, when I was so tired I could barely move, I came back to camp."
"Wow!!" the first guy exclaimed, "Your day was MUCH better than mine. Did you get a blow job, too?"
"Nah," says the second friend over his meal, "I couldn't find her head."
Big Al at 23:32:14 Wednesday July 14 99
Has Hodgson been given the all clear to play again or is this just idle chat?
Robert at 23:17:12 Wednesday July 14 99
Oops sorry why is Hendon not number Two, I hope he is not consined to the reserves
Robert at 23:16:23 Wednesday July 14 99
Er, where is Hendon in that list?
Paddy Cobbler at 22:12:5 Wednesday July 14 99
Just surfed in from the Emerald Isle. Love the site , keeps all us Irish Cobbs informed. How's young Savage getting on ?. Hope to get to 6fields this season. Had 1 great day at Wembley and one Ok day. Keep up the good work Ray lad.
T. at 21:45:33 Wednesday July 14 99
Evening all, just had a huge spider running around the lounge, lodger was in hysterics and boyf's in London so trusty old dad came to the rescue. My tickets for last night arrived in the post, 4 instead of the asked for 3, but then I had to go to a concil meeting which didn't finish 'til eleven, was I fed up or what, and I SOOOOOOOOOO wanted to win lunch with Ali Gibb, sigh. Still the kit looks OK. Shame its still made out of that dodgy material.
West Stand Dave at 21:0:27 Wednesday July 14 99
So what did everyone think of the cd then? Bearing in mind that the first minute including "that" commentary was mysteriously not played.
Uther Pendragon at 20:33:12 Wednesday July 14 99
Amid all the thunder of the CobblesTones CD and the excellent new kit a rather smaller, yet no less significant event has occured. This has not been heralded with much pazzazz (or however yo spell it), more with the sound of a wet fart. What, I hear you ask? The new PISH kit!!! No sponsor, just THE PISH written on the front. On 5 live the charman said that there was no sponsorship deal so that they could sell more shirts??!!! Can't follow that logic but they might shift the odd couple. Talking of odd couples, perhaps that is why Mr Posh & The real Mr Posh have been keeping quiet....with embarrasment. When asked the result for the friendly versus Forest he said that they lost the 1st half 2-0 but won the 2nd half 1-0!!!! Not surprising the Pish are such a joke!!!!!!
Scouse at 20:31:1 Wednesday July 14 99
Ray is there any chance of putting a "except any e-mails except those from Diremonds fans" file on this page so we can concentrate on LEAGUE football and not those micky mouse muppets from the CONFERENCE,Sod off Diremonds you non-league and allways will be, you as good as a one legged man in an arse kicking compitition. I think that team spirit and hard work will allways get you results,instead of paying the players silly money and giving them a job at the boot factory why don't they look for players with heart and a will to win....as 2 trips to wembley proves..YOUR SHITE AND YOU KNOW YOU ARE>>>>>
Ray at 19:50:47 Wednesday July 14 99
......less than 48 hours!!!!!!!
Ray at 19:50:19 Wednesday July 14 99
News of a late arranged friendly
Corby Town v Northampton Town
Rockingham Triangle, Fri 16 Jul 7pm Kick off
Gates open at 6.15pm.
Admission £4.50 adults, £2.50 Senior citizens and juniors.
Cobblers side will be mixed but may include Keith Welch and Steve McGavin
Ray at 19:49:21 Wednesday July 14 99
Northampton Town’s provisional squad number list for next season is;
1 Keith Welch, 2 Ian Clarkson, 3 John Frain, 4 Ian Sampson, 5 Lee Howey, 6
Sean Parrish, 7 David Savage, 8 James Hunt, 9 Steve Howard, 10 Carlo
Corazzin, 11 Roy Hunter, 12 Ian Hendon, 13 Dougie Hodgson, 14 Ali Gibb, 15
Alex O’Reilly, 16 Garry Hughes, 17 Richard Hope, 18 Chris Lee, 19 Andy
Morrow, 20 Duncan Spedding, 21 Damian Matthew, 22 Kevin Wilson, 23 Tony
Dobson, 24 Steve McGavin, 25 Paul Wilkinson.
Anon at 18:37:55 Wednesday July 14 99
To Anon re anti N'ton - not quite sure who is the illiterate one in this case - 'just because you are loosing' - 'loosing as opposed to losing' eh, dont think so - think you're off your trolley! By the way, conference grounds are definitely for the conference and cannot be compared to premiership or division grounds - not even in the same breath - and okay, so you have the monetary backing - but you do not have the heart that the Cobblers have.
Nat at 16:48:57 Wednesday July 14 99
ANON, if Northampton pees you off so badly, why are you wasting most of your time writing stupid, childish messages on a Northampton board?
Nat at 16:47:8 Wednesday July 14 99
TRB Mark, no that wasn't me! I think I remember that one though was it with the Cobblers scarf draped over the back of the chairs? I think the shirts are excellant can't wait till Monday for the first friendly. The team start wearing the shirts from the beginning of the season then! Will they be ready to buy before then? Also when does the club shop re-open?
ChicagoCobbler at 16:35:8 Wednesday July 14 99
Hello all, Been a crazy summer over here. The Fire are back on form after a terrible run. We play Derby County in a friendly here in Chicago on 20 July, so we should get a good feel for how American Soccer stands up against a Premier League club. Attendance is still on the rise, with games drawing about 30,000 at home... although nobody travels to away games in any great numbers. Interesting note on the Women's World cup... 40 Million American Households watched the match, and gained the highest ratings ever for a soccer match aired in the states. I was very impressed with the skill level and passing ability of both the Chinese and US squads. It is a very different game from the Men, but entertaining none the less. Hope all is well. Ray- When does the fixtures list become available for this season? I'm planning an Aug holiday and want to see the Cobbs.
Carl at 13:33:34 Wednesday July 14 99
RE: Anon's drivel, eh? you god damn freak. I'll tell you something, I reckon as we have got a trust with a voted board member that we do own a bit of OUR club, we pay good money for our tickets and enjoy OUR team, when they are doing well and on other occasions when things are not quite going as planned. Please grow up little boy. You'll have to change your support soon anyway won't you when Rushden stay where they are forever and a day. That crap you spewed out at 12:48 what the hell was that all about? Learn to write first you dullard, or are you only 4 years old? UP THE COBBLERS! I DON'T GIVE A FLYING FART ABOUT ANYONE ELSE!!! The new kit is tops.
Ray at 13:24:18 Wednesday July 14 99
I see the kids are back in town....
Anon at 13:10:7 Wednesday July 14 99
Why doesn't Trevor Morley become manager?
TRB Mark at 13:6:24 Wednesday July 14 99
The new shirt is class but I hope the team won't be wearing the shorts with the claret triangle (does'nt look right) or the socks with stars (too much of a reminder of last season). Mr Posh, I could do a painting of fat Barry with a flame thrower up his arse as he would make a great balloon! A cool £1000 should do it. Its true what Gray says, we must have the only nickname in the league which you can't make any more detramental than the original.
How did the CD sound blasted loud over the PA in Chicago's??
Andy Row at 13:0:45 Wednesday July 14 99
I am the manager of Jolly Cobbler I am on the look out for new players. We train every sunday at Abington park near the bandstand. If you want to come then come down to Abington park by the bandstand for 11o'clock.
Cobbler Down Under at 12:53:52 Wednesday July 14 99
Ha ha ha "lolteb" Diretwat supporter what a pity you don't understand.
Anon at 12:48:35 Wednesday July 14 99
When players sign do you thick people ever think what facilities when they go on about the stadium. Could you please get it in to your heads that the stadium is good for the conference but no other divisons unlike Rushden who's stadium is premiership quality
Anon at 12:47:41 Wednesday July 14 99
ditto anon
Cobbler Down Under at 12:36:48 Wednesday July 14 99
Football unrelated longshot. Eachway bets on the British Open (Golf), Faldo 100-1 (Ladbrokes), an Australian called Rodney Pampling, the odds could be good as you wouldn't have much form on him. To win you can"t go past Colin Montgomerie (course record holder, home town favourite, hungry for a Major win).$1.00 E.W bets and $10.00 win bet that should read sterling but keyboard dictates! If none come good then $20.00 "Dog Bolter" nightmare should sort out the misery!!! Northampton Town Millenium Champions!
Steve at 12:32:50 Wednesday July 14 99
I had a real moan last season about the kit, so I feel duty bound to express my feelings the other way this time around. I reckon it looks great - distinctive, stylish yet traditional and it's got COBBLERS written all over it ...... erm... well.. not exactly, but you know what I mean.
Dyl at 12:5:30 Wednesday July 14 99
SBJ. Last season, the Macc game wasn't all ticket. It is open terracing and there was plenty of space left, plus some room in their meccano stand. I can't see it being that much more full this time even if it is the first game of the season.
SBJ at 11:47:44 Wednesday July 14 99
The new kit looks great! Cheers Big Roy for the Macc info. I'll probably have to book the train and hope that we don't sell out our allocation before I can get my hands on a ticket. Re. the new keepre: this is what a West Ham fan in my office thinks: "He is a potentially great Keeper, so is an excellent signing, though I would have thought if West Ham were to let him go permanently they could sell him to another club for more money. But it sounds promising for the Cobblers this season." So that's good news I think.
Robert at 10:48:58 Wednesday July 14 99
So does that mean we now have the squad numbers?
Ray at 10:45:1 Wednesday July 14 99
I guess we shouldn't build our hopes up regarding Dougie. Although he was there last night and had a shirt with 13 and his name on it, he isn't in the list of the current squad I have just been given.
West Stand Dave at 10:37:6 Wednesday July 14 99
Hello everyone, well that was the night that was and lil' ole' me has only just got back! The kit is great and Dougie Hodgson is THE MAN!!!! Talk about getting us "up" for the new season! The DJ may have missed off the first minute of the song but at least he payed it, I didn't think he would after seeing his face when he was listening to it! Also, did anyone else think Welch looked really miserable?! UP THE COBBLERS
Dyl at 10:1:24 Wednesday July 14 99
I love the new kit. Thanks to the club for listening to the fans!
past my bedtime at 2:35:24 Wednesday July 14 99
anyone else there????
Mick B at 1:35:18 Wednesday July 14 99
I take it then that Dougie has been given the OK to play again then. Great news if thats so..he looked very impressive in the few games he played.
Ray at 1:25:56 Wednesday July 14 99
In the team picture, Hunter is 3rd from the left - they moved about for the "back" shot, and Hunter has number 11, Howard 9, Spedding 20, Hodgson 13, Carlo 10, Dobson 23, and I assume there is a number 1 on the back of Keith Welch's Shirt. Ian Clarkson's shirt wasn't available - I can't remember whos he wore.
Ray at 1:16:33 Wednesday July 14 99
.....and it will be £4.00....
Ray at 1:15:54 Wednesday July 14 99
Ralph: Hopefully the CD will be ready by next weekend - its at the manufacturers now. As a matter of interest the first track was played tonight at Chicago Rock - but they managed to cut out the first minute!
Ray at 1:14:6 Wednesday July 14 99
I've "doctored" the picture of Dougie so the kit is now a bit clearer.
Ray at 1:13:26 Wednesday July 14 99
Barrie Lines - we could do with him next season (in his prime of course) we would be knocking in 100 goals.
Mick B at 0:14:56 Wednesday July 14 99
The new strip looks great, and brings back some memories.. Barrie Lines - Graham Felton - Joe Kiernan...and slightly later I admit the great Frank Rankmore, still the best centre half/captain the club ever had...God I feel old!!!
Ralph at 23:36:54 Tuesday July 13 99
Back from hols and it's going to take a week to catch up on all the postings. New shirt looks great, I shall buy one for my next holiday. What's the latest on the CD? How much and where can we buy them?
Robert Dunkley at 23:33:9 Tuesday July 13 99
On second thoughts, it must be Sammo. His hair looks blond!
Robert Dunkley at 23:28:53 Tuesday July 13 99
The new kit looks good, although the Nationwide thing looks a bit tacky.
So numbers
9 Howard
10 Carlo
14 Gibb
23 Dobson
13 Hodgson
20 Spedding
16 Clarkson??
Who is standind next to Welch Mc Gavin?? Blimey is Roy trying to look like Beckham
Ray at 23:18:13 Tuesday July 13 99
Thanks for those words Mr. Phillips - you can bet your mortgage on the Cobblers coming straight back up (but btw - we aren't a small club despite what people think)
Ray at 23:15:59 Tuesday July 13 99
I'm sure Mark will be delighted with your order for a painting Mr. Posh, get your cheque book ready.
Ray at 23:14:57 Tuesday July 13 99
The 1999/00 Kit was unveiled at Chicago Rock Cafe tonight.
Exclusive pictures at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/kit.htm
Squad numbers will be announced tomorrow - although what joker thought to give Dougie Hodgson number 13 I don't know - but I bet it was his own idea.
Mick B at 23:11:52 Tuesday July 13 99
Mr Posh - How can the P'bro balloon ever float - its full of pricks from top to bottom!
gray at 23:8:37 Tuesday July 13 99
It's a mark of respect to us Cobblers fans that other teams have to convert the name to Wobblers in an attempt to annoy us. After all, we must be saddled with the most awkward of nicknames
The Real Mr Posh at 22:46:15 Tuesday July 13 99
TRB Mark, can I place an order at the N*rthampton Down show this weekend for one of your wonderful balloon pictures! I would like just two balloons painted in this particular painting, one balloon coloured blue & white ascending high above the clouds with the words "The Mighty Posh" clearly visible on the side, the other balloon painted in claret & white with the word "Wobblers" painted on the side, this balloon must be seen heading towards the ground at a fast rate of knots. Just close your eyes and imagine where both clubs will end up come next season, the picture should come natural to you and possibly be the easiest one to date.***UP THE POSH***MR POSH
NSB at 22:37:7 Tuesday July 13 99
i suppose you are all at the crc at the big unveiling.... sorry i cant be there.... hope the kit is good though!
Mick B at 22:31:27 Tuesday July 13 99
Ray, Just wondering if it's worth asking the 6fields Tavern if we could sell CDs from there at the first few home games. I think they have a display table near the front door that would be ideal.
gray at 21:47:15 Tuesday July 13 99
Kev, Yes but he was in charge at the away games too.
TRB Mark at 21:45:42 Tuesday July 13 99
Work has prevented me from attending the bash at Chicago's tonight. But anyway, if you want to get a CD of " Fields of Green" at the weekend, please come to my stand at the Town show. (This is assuming that they are delivered in time, Ray will let you know) I'm in block D no 13. Its the block between the Arena and the Art Exhibition. Bring plenty of money as I have other stuff for sale. (see my work at http://www.pacan.com
Nat, was that you on Telly last night in the re-run of the best of World cup fantasy football? I seem to remember a Cobblers fan who posted here (or in the email group) attending the infamous Brigette Neilsen programme and was in the front row in full claret glory. Right back to work..where are those matchsticks?