Previous Cobblers Comments - June 1998
T. at 22:9:40 Tuesday June 30 98
I know the England match is on but I've transferred to my bedroom at end of normal time. If you want to see a cracking play about football, then go along to the Royal Theatre tomorrow night at 8pm, its called 'Stand' and involves lots of chanting and strong language and its won lots of awards already and I'm not at all biased.
The original BGPS at 19:39:34 Tuesday June 30 98
Although i cannot deny the saints site is grrrrrreat.
The orignal BGPS at 19:1:17 Tuesday June 30 98
BGPS impersonator about!
Ralph at 12:39:57 Tuesday June 30 98
You Betcha!
RICHARD at 11:4:11 Tuesday June 30 98
Still there, Ralph?
BGPS at 22:22:34 Monday June 29 98
Changed me mind. Saints site is fantastic.
Treenie at 14:14:30 Monday June 29 98
Has anybody seen anything on Michael Warner's anatomy which can refer to his nickname????
Treenie at 14:14:16 Monday June 29 98
Has anybody seen anything on Michael Warner's anatomy which can refer to his nickname????
BGPS at 10:58:12 Monday June 29 98
Just been on the saints website and left a message, but basically it sucks, that crappy music, ahh glad to be back in cobblers terriotry.
(Although they'll be about 5 messages disagree with my comments below when i return)
Ban ITV from showing football (BGPS) at 10:46:16 Monday June 29 98
Just to put my opinon across on the ground-sharing issue (not tht you really care) but I don't like it. Personally I'm quite happy with our 7500 at the mo, so, away supporters of big clubs cant get in but who gives a.... Ok on 3 occasions last year we were sold out - wow the rest of the time we were just around 6500.
As for the future we played well last season but promotion this year I doubt it and even if we did go up to 1st we be back down agian quicker than, arseburger curry out of a cheeta's rectum. Basically we be'd stuck with stadium we could never get close to filling.
I don't see the need to expand unless we get a big finacial backer who can buy us into the 1st.
I better go sit down again my ribs are still aching from Kevin Keegan's (expert pundit) jokes on ITV last night.
Mr B.Manager at 8:57:48 Monday June 29 98
I have it on good authority that Carlo Corazzin is on a salary of around 150K a year!
the rumour merchant at 22:8:42 Sunday June 28 98
atkins is on the verge of signing john collins and andrei kanchelskis, he is planning on playing a flowing game with wingers.
hartwell cobbler at 10:52:54 Sunday June 28 98
bez - good idea but impractical and financially unfeasible. ref keith barwell: you might not like him, but he doesn't act on whims. he's very perceptive and has a very sharp business brain. if barwell is looking at buying sixfields there's sound economic reasoning behind it. however, otherwise, i certainly agree with you - sixfields has been the cobblers lifeline. it's also the club's future (and a bright one at that). so the club must never, never, agree anything which makes them sub-tenants as we were at the county ground. talking about sound, hard, business brains i can assure you we've also got some good negotiators on our board at sixfields - barry stonhill for one. so i am optimistic that, even if groundsharing at sixfields comes about, the cobblers board will be able to fight its corner and ensure the club shared with the saints on an equal footing. i am less certain about how the pitch might hold up, though. it doesn't drain well.
Ray at 10:43:21 Sunday June 28 98
The season draws a little closer. The squad starts pre-season training on Wednesday.
CHRIS at 9:33:5 Sunday June 28 98
RAY: CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!
32000 UP. KEEP ON RELLING THEM IN.
JUST LOOKED AT CARLO CORRIZAN'S MATCH FACTS, HE SEEMS A REALLY TALL STRONG PLAYER WITH AN EYE FOR GOAL, HE GOT LOADS OF 6'S AND 7'S AND A FEW 8'S.
CCHHRRIISS !!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 0:10:45 Sunday June 28 98
Bez: I dont think we should get involved with teams that are obviously inferior to us :-)
Ralph at 19:42:15 Saturday June 27 98
I'm still here.
Paul at 17:47:39 Saturday June 27 98
Geeez Bez. If you had half a brain you'd be dangerous !!
Bez at 16:29:1 Saturday June 27 98
Oh i nearly forgot. If you visit www.cambrigeunited.com and visit the fans forum there and you leave a slightly derogatory comment about Peterborough and put the same comment on any Posh page you get more response at the Cambridge United page. It seems that The U's hate them as much as us so I believe a merger of fans would create a world beating Posh hating place for all us Posh haters.
Bez at 16:23:35 Saturday June 27 98
I'm sorry Chris but I have very strong views on this. I do go and watch the Saints a lot and I am happy to see them do well but please see that we have taken 97 years to get a stadium we can sort of call our own and now Barwell (the only thing in the Saints I can't stand) Goes 'I know lets buy Sixfields' in his true mega-lo-maniac way. Surely you can see thatwe are all so unhappy maybe the way forward would be to look at enlarging Sixfields to 12,000 and upgrading Franklin's Gardens to a 7,500 seater stadium itself. Then we can do what the County can do which is play matches at places like my old school , Wellingborough, and also Milton Keynes as well as Wantage Road. If intelligent negotiations could happen the council could own 50% of Sixfields and 50% of Franklin's Gardens whilst Mr. Barwell could own the other 50% of the venues. The way that priority could be sorted out could be done by firstly the expected crowds to the particular game and if they are the same take it in turns to play at the venues. I know this is complicated but it would be the only way the whole idea could semi-work. Personally I strongly believe we should stick with our lots. Apologies again to Chris
Anon at 9:8:6 Saturday June 27 98
BBC Ceefax reports Corazzin signing but e -mail group losing sense of priority and indulging in World Cup trivia only.
Ian Platt at 4:21:3 Saturday June 27 98
Is the Corrazin signing confirmed?
Ray at 22:42:30 Friday June 26 98
Yep - I do work - but not too much - lol!
bored italian at 20:51:28 Friday June 26 98
Ray - is that you wearing the claret shirt eating all the pies?
By the way, you're a bit keen aren't you, 8:47 in the morning - don't you work in Northampton?
RICHARD at 19:55:35 Friday June 26 98
Groundsharing debate: Views often polarize and, without clear information and detail as to the outcome of such a venture, it's hard to be so clearcut in a view of what is best for 'us' whether we're Cobblers' fans, Saints' fans or, in my case, both. My wish is for an increased ground capacity to bring in the necessary revenue, without which we would find it hard to survive in the stratosphere of higher league status. An alternative to the groundsharing operation would have to be a rich (very) benefactor or two prepared to bankroll the whole shooting match. Only the 'Insider' perhaps can shed light on the likely outcome. We need to hear something concrete before the season starts, in order to have a goal to aim for.
hartwell cobbler at 17:31:38 Friday June 26 98
chris - you might not want groundsharing. but many cobblers fans can actually see benefits from the idea - providing its correctly handled. it's mainly saints supporters who don't want to leave the gardens - and i can understand that. but i would again suggest cobblers fans should think seriously before joining the "keep saints at the gardens" chorus.
Chris at 14:23:29 Friday June 26 98
Lets get the Sixfields story straight from the Saints supporters point of view. The vast majority of Saints supporters do not want to move to
Sixfields and I believe the the same goes for the Cobblers fans. We were promised when we sold the club to Barwell that we would be staying at the Gardens and its here we want to stay. We should be sticking together on this issue not getting at each others throats by going into the Saints message board (Bez) and slagging each other off.
Cobblers for Sixfields, Saints for the Gardens, No to ground sharing or merger.
Paul at 12:39:11 Friday June 26 98
Well, the main reason Chapple signed for Posh was because he was offered a 4 year contract. Apparently he could have got slightly better terms elsewhere (Stoke) but wanted the security of a longer deal.
Bez at 11:37:45 Friday June 26 98
Phil Chapple has joined S**tborough. WHY?????????? Carlo Corazzin signed a two year contract this morning according to Clubcall, Teletext and the Radio. Apparently he scored 17 goals last season and has played for Canada 34 times!!! At last some signings.
hartwell cobbler at 11:17:10 Friday June 26 98
cockney cobbler - having had two disappointments IA is keeping his cards close to his chest ref further new signings. he's certainly chasing two forwards. as for chapple, i know nothing about that. corrazin's the name that's being touted around here.
cockney cobbler at 9:1:47 Friday June 26 98
any more news about cobblers signing phil chapple from charlton?
Ray at 8:47:18 Friday June 26 98
Right here! Can't you see me waving?
bored italian at 22:41:28 Thursday June 25 98
where exactly is Northampton then?
RICHARD at 22:33:2 Thursday June 25 98
I saw DM in a televised game last season where he appeared to be doing a lot down the flanks, putting in some reasonable crosses, not unlike a Heggsy, but mainly on the right. Can we play 5 forwards next season?
Ray at 19:34:1 Thursday June 25 98
I bet its not Michael Owen either that hes lookig to sign.......
hartwell cobbler at 14:17:41 Thursday June 25 98
ian - i forgot to mention that damiel is also a mate of kevin wilson (whether that's good news or not i can't say!!).
Anon at 14:16:15 Thursday June 25 98
ian - damiel matthew comes from burnley. he's a strong-running midfield player. (sounds like another hunter !) he's an ex-under 21 international, now aged 27. he reckons the cobblers are a friendly club - hence his decision to sign. it's a free transfer. IA is also talking to several forwards (and no, not the motionless sherringham!).
Ian Platt at 4:17:6 Thursday June 25 98
A signing at last! Damien Matthew is the player we tried to sign during last season for about 50000 pounds, so I presume this is a good deal. Anyone know anything about him?
adam at 0:7:27 Thursday June 25 98
damien mathew has signed from burnley on a free according to ceefax
Ray at 22:2:54 Wednesday June 24 98
Tickets for the friendly games go on sale next week for season ticket holds on Monday - open to the remainder on Thursday - no news on league matches yet.
cockney cobbler at 18:41:24 Wednesday June 24 98
anybody know when tickets will be on sale for the first home league
game against stoke city?
hartwell cobbler at 18:5:27 Wednesday June 24 98
i gather there's a move by saints fans to form a "stay at franklins gardens" ginger group. they are touting support from cobblers fans. that's ok in itself. BUT beware the suspect line of approach - to the effect that you should support us because it will also be bad for you. not necessarily so. properly structured, groundsharing may offer more pro's than cons for the cobblers.
Nosey parker in I.A.office!!! at 17:30:59 Wednesday June 24 98
Corrazin has had an interview today and it looks like he may be about to sign!! I will let you all know when I can peek again bye for now!!!!
Richard from HK at 12:3:36 Wednesday June 24 98
Just passing through Ray.How much money has IA have available to him?
I have had alot of fun with the Scots today and to rub it in I was the only one in the office to predict Norway would get through to R2, thought it was obvious myself.... anyone want next Saturdays lottery numbers?
Richard from HK at 12:3:17 Wednesday June 24 98
Just passing through Ray.How much money has IA have available to him?
I have had alot of fun with the Scots today and to rub it in I was the only one in the office to predict Norway would get through to R2, thought it was obvious myself.... anyone want next Saturdays lottery numbers?
Ray at 9:13:51 Wednesday June 24 98
I think IA is hanging on to what hes got until someone actually decides to sign for us.
The Insider at 8:20:24 Wednesday June 24 98
The Insider has been travelling and is off to Lens tomorrow for the World Cup. Just to prove I haven't lost my touch, Theo Foley has been appointed Spurs' reserve team coach. I also have to eat my hat as I now believe there are two mystery benefactors and one is Steve Griggs, although quite why he is interested given the Diamonds angle, I don't know.
Ian Platt at 3:39:42 Wednesday June 24 98
Maybe we'll have something to say when/if we make a new signing or two. Did IA ever transfer list anyone?
RICHARD at 23:23:3 Tuesday June 23 98
Ralph: Glad to see you haven't 'alien'-ated yourself completely from these worthy pages.
RICHARD at 23:19:5 Tuesday June 23 98
Treenie: It must be "Jack", as in "Dixon of Dock Green" star Jack Warner.
Ray at 18:37:55 Tuesday June 23 98
I don't think the Insider has had much to say since I sussed out who he was.
Anon at 18:25:16 Tuesday June 23 98
i hate cockneys.
Ralph at 17:44:35 Tuesday June 23 98
In my opinion what is needed is some good old fashioned gossip, nothing nasty though. What ever happened to 'The Insider'?
Ralph at 17:43:16 Tuesday June 23 98
And just to prove it here I am again!
Ralph at 16:1:53 Tuesday June 23 98
Sorry Ray, I still visit almost daily but there's nuffink really to say, is there?
Ben Sturgess at 12:14:18 Tuesday June 23 98
damn right cobblers could win the world cup!!!
who else is gonna see town v chelsea???
i predict the scoreline would be something in the region of 5-0 like when argentina beat the reggae boyz the other day!!!!
Treenie at 11:35:32 Tuesday June 23 98
Does anybody know Michael warner's nickname????
The Shropshire Cobbler at 10:32:26 Tuesday June 23 98
I'm still here, where's everybody else?
Any news?
PS. Weren't England crap last night? Somehow I can't see us doing it on Friday ....
Ray at 10:15:32 Tuesday June 23 98
Where the devil is everyone? I know you're out there because we are still getting over 50 visits a day!
Ray at 9:8:25 Tuesday June 23 98
Just think - if Northampton declares independence, we could enter the Cobblers for the next World Cup. If we take the team and crowd from the game against Bristol Rovers - we would damn well win it was well........
Ray at 22:1:14 Monday June 22 98
bugger!
Richard from HK at 14:14:3 Monday June 22 98
No alive and kicking, just waiting for 3am to see England
Ray at 13:17:3 Monday June 22 98
Everyone died?
CK at 22:0:52 Saturday June 20 98
Oldfield is a no- no, Phil Chapple (Charlton) is a possible go -go.
hartwell cobbler at 12:10:17 Saturday June 20 98
neal - i wonder whether barwell has deliberately "let the cat out the bag" on groundsharing to test the water and judge public opinion ? having been to franklins gardens twice last season i can see the problems. the stadium is past its sell by date. and updating and expanding it is a major problem and cost.
if barwell wants a 15,000 capacity there's no way i can see that being achievable at the gardens.
whether or not saints or cobbblers fans want groundsharing, the fact of the matter is that BOTH clubs need increased capacity.
give or take several key issues i have no problem with the groundsharing option. in fact it makes sense to me. however i can understand the sentimental and emotional side of it.
you're right to say the council would be very tempted at £10m - who wouldn't be! but i'm sure in any negotiations both clubs would take great care to look after their own interests.
i feel sure that if they sold, the council would place conditions on it - one being that any tenancy agreement would have to be on a 50/50 basis. otherwise they could be seen to be allowing the cobblers to sink back into obscurity again. and i'm sure they cherish the town's football league status in the same way as they want to see a healthy rugby and cricket club. it's all good for the town's image.
so i don't think the cobblers would or could be conspired against in that way.
as i say, maybe barwell's just sounding us all out at this stage. whatever happens, it promises to be an interesting season !!!
9224 at 21:43:29 Friday June 19 98
I think he'd be daft to sell Seal, Freestone OR Heggs!
Seal MUST stay, when he can be bothered, he's the best player at NTFC - IA should spend the close season getting his motivation back up to what it was
hancock@terrigal.net.au at 13:5:34 Friday June 19 98
comfirm hancock@terrigal.net.au
Matt at 11:28:2 Friday June 19 98
Jimbo is displaying the sort of juvenile mentality thats caused all
the problems in france. Grow up you stupid git.
Bez at 11:27:15 Friday June 19 98
Someone tell Paul that Gayle joined Scunthorpe saying and I quote 'I was impressed with Brian Laws and Scunthorpe and i decided that they had more promotion potential than Peterborough'. Secondly Stein and Clarke will not sign for Peterborough because there is less money there than there is here. Also I don't want the Saints moving to Sixfields because looking at Watford's, Bristol Rover's and QPR's pitches at the end of the season it would be a wreck. I have got my season ticket £210!!!!!! and it is the cheapest area (North Stand). Oh well i just hope they do as well as last year.
Ray at 0:4:27 Friday June 19 98
Dream on Jimbo.....
Jimbo at 23:15:57 Thursday June 18 98
Just so we know like, are you lot still going to be kicking lumps out of everyone next season? Fulham will beat you 5-0 at the Cottage and 3-0 at shitfields.
Neal at 20:51:52 Thursday June 18 98
As I Saints supporters, I am very concerned over Barwells bid for Sixfields. We don't want to move. Of more concern to you guys( us as well) is that a very good source tells me that the Bid does not include the Cobblers, as in a tenant free Sixfields. He also tells me that the Council are very skint so 10M could be very tempting.
Assuming you guys don't want us up there, I think we need to join forces on this one. Any views, opinions you wish to share? Email me. I am going to start organising the resistance our end. Believe me, no true Saints Supporters want to see any harm come to the Cobblers.
hancock@terrigal.net.au at 13:6:26 Thursday June 18 98
when i left england 30 yrs ago the nation were of good people where on the whole not the type of person who would pick a fight over a soccer team. then i see scenes from france and say is it worth it.
it makes me shamed to be an ex pom.
from bill
treenie at 9:34:11 Thursday June 18 98
does anyone no if Christian Lee's staying.The reserves won't be the same without him.
Ray at 0:18:10 Thursday June 18 98
I agree - and under the terms of the lease to the Cobblers I dont think Barnwell would get in on that premise.
BGPS at 19:52:7 Wednesday June 17 98
Have read in the chron about the possibuilty of the saints buying sixfields building it up to 15,00 and sharing it with the cobblers. I don't think so. I bet Barwell would either chuck out the cobblers or hike up the rent so much we'd be forced out.
Paul at 17:6:11 Wednesday June 17 98
Sorry Ray but the Posh / John Gayle link is/was a load of old c*bblers. If you're choosing between Andy Clarke, Mark Stein and John Gayle then Gayle will be lucky to be 4TH choice !!!
afcb fan at 16:49:28 Wednesday June 17 98
The Bournemouth chairman has just quoted on the afcb mailing list that "interestingly the whole of Northamptons forward line has been transfer listed" - does this possibly mean that we are about to sign one of your players?
T. at 13:14:11 Wednesday June 17 98
Sorry TRB Mark, blame it on the fact I'm now seeing an Arsenal fan and , (the Cobblers Conversion process has already been started)I've gone all scatty, and he's off to York Uni in October so will be making a trip to the York match again in the coming season (not long to go now). Catch him performing (OOER!) at The Royal in Northampton on July 1st and at the Edinburgh Festival in August. I haven't got the form from my mum yet, my nice unc has paid for my season ticket and I can pay him off in instalments (with no interest!)
Ray, I can't make the party now as it's my neighbour's hen night
Speak to you all soon
Ray at 5:32:9 Wednesday June 17 98
John Gayle is reported as being about to sign for Scunthorpe. He has also been offered terms by P'boro but has decided that they do not have sufficient promotion ambitions.
Ray at 22:14:47 Tuesday June 16 98
Pete: Most of the news is distributed by the email group. Why don't you join in?
BGPS at 20:36:21 Tuesday June 16 98
Sorry should be a "lose" between 'to' and 'Ronaldo'
BGPS at 20:35:11 Tuesday June 16 98
OK best two comments by commentators in the World cup so far, anymore you spot add them on.
"The Germans seem to be able to shoot anywhere within shooting range"
-John Motson
"You really don't want to Ronaldo, hes like the Alan Shearer of Brazil"
- Kevin Keegan
Pete Bryant at 19:56:43 Tuesday June 16 98
Great website .. how often is general NTFC news updated ??
Any other Cobblers fans living in Sussex ??????
Ray at 14:23:6 Tuesday June 16 98
Cheers Ian - any more u spot just let me know. I cut and pasted a number of teams to keep the links which is how this happened (so I guess we played Wrexham away in November last year)
Ralph at 13:14:20 Tuesday June 16 98
I am bereft of all comment!
Ian Platt at 13:0:59 Tuesday June 16 98
Ray, on the provisional fixtures list you have Nov for Wrexham away where it should be Aug 29.
BGPS at 12:2:39 Tuesday June 16 98
After watching the world cup was wondering if Atkins was thinking of signing some forign players there are looking for moves to Europe, from some of the african teams, (not Efan Elad, though) I hear he has
a friend who manages a South African side.
Ray at 11:18:6 Tuesday June 16 98
1 month to go!!!!
Ray at 11:17:45 Tuesday June 16 98
The Wigan home game is now 9th. March and not 10th. March. Dates on the list are still provisional.
hartwell cobbler at 9:51:37 Tuesday June 16 98
yes, ray. sorry 'bout that. i'm in pre-season dreamland! actually, my son spotted the list on Ceefax (p390). stoke at home is certainly an attractive opener and should give us a full house.
Ray at 22:15:34 Monday June 15 98
At the risk of repeating myself ad infinitum the fixtures list is on the Fixtures page :-)
hartwell cobbler at 17:40:7 Monday June 15 98
ian - i think IA announces his retained list this week. Ray - is the first game (Stoke) at home ? Does anyone know the provisional list and if so can they post here for us to see, please???
NTFC fan at 17:24:19 Monday June 15 98
hello, I am still alive
Ray at 16:47:4 Monday June 15 98
The provisional fixture list has now been posted.
Richard from HK at 15:41:27 Monday June 15 98
Thanks Ray will certainly do that. Once I get my flight details I will give you a shout. It should be about the 3 week of July. Just watched England win 2 - 0 , good result,is that man Scholes for sale ?
Ian Platt at 15:36:19 Monday June 15 98
FT 2-0 Scholes 88
Kev Patel at 15:34:42 Monday June 15 98
How many Cobblers fans are there out there who think that next season we'll see The Cobblers go up? I personally think that next season will be even tougher than the last, especially when you see the strength of the relegated teams who will be looking to go straight back up at the first attempt. This does not mean I think that Cobblers have no chance of going up, it will just need a different approach to our game - ie. not lofting the ball up into the air everytime we get possesion and losing it, I could watch my school team do that!!
Those of you who were at Wembley will have seen the number of chances we created when we kept the ball on the deck. I also think that the current squad is good enough to win us automatic promotion next season (not that we have the money to splash about anyway!)
Kev Patel, West Stand,lower
Ian Platt at 14:30:7 Monday June 15 98
HT 1-0 Shearer 41 mins. Seaman; Southgate, Adams, Campbell: Batty, Ince, Scholes, Anderton, Le Saux; Sheringham, Shearer.
Ian Platt at 12:37:39 Monday June 15 98
There was a suggestion that IA would transfer list some players at the end of last week (eg Bishop etc). Did anything happen?
Ray at 12:35:46 Monday June 15 98
Yep - I think you are right Ian, I just misremembered the numbers. Stoke is the first game and Burnley is th last. The full fixture list will be available as from about midday tomorrow hopefully. There is no preseason tour per se. See down the page a bit for the friendlies arranged.
Ian Platt at 12:32:18 Monday June 15 98
No, I don't have a lisp, I meant writing.
Ian Platt at 12:31:3 Monday June 15 98
Are the Cobblers likely to do a preseason tour like last year (Weymouth, Tiverton and Bideford?)?. Has the game with Chelsea been confirmed (last I heard the Cobblers were waiting for something in witing)?.
Ian Platt at 12:12:27 Monday June 15 98
The figure on free transfers that I saw was 591 in the Nationwide and another 100 odd from the Premier, about 700 in all. I would imagine IA might glean a gem or two for development from that lot. Eddie M did a lot for the club but he is way past his best, I doubt if Man City reserves will help us much unless they are young with potential. If Stoke are the first game it will be good to get at them while their confidence is still low, better than getting a promoted side.
The Oxford Cobbler at 12:10:14 Monday June 15 98
Can anybody fortunate enough to have a radio on, e mail the group or me with the England team when it is announced. Many Thanks
BGPS at 11:29:28 Monday June 15 98
FIRST GAME OF SEASON VS STOKE
BGPS at 10:14:34 Monday June 15 98
Come on Tunisia!!!!!!!!!
Ben at 10:6:44 Monday June 15 98
Cobblers are gonna beat chelsea to death and thats the bottom line cos ben said so!
Ray at 0:28:32 Monday June 15 98
Richard (from HK) Drop me an email when you are over here and I'll make the arrangements for a tour. Anyone else interested?
TRB Mark at 23:59:11 Sunday June 14 98
T, I'm NOT here which is just as well cos you did'nt ask for me anyway,
*sniff*. I dropped the Trust enrolement form into your Mums Hypermarket (I'boro branch). If anyone else would like to join the Trust, and I think you should, email me your address and I will send you said application form at vast expense to myself. Just when everything is sort of rosy in the football garden, along come the xenophobic English knobheads to spoil it all.............
Ray at 23:6:38 Sunday June 14 98
Look - if we want a has been - there are 531 players on the free transfer list - I'm sure we can do better.
EDDIE MCGOLDRICK APPRECIATION SOCIETY at 19:19:57 Sunday June 14 98
I see that everybody is suddenly coming round to the idea that EDDIE should be re-signed immediately. You are all jumping onto the eddie bandwagon now, we must congratulate you for seeing the light.
Ian Platt at 17:18:11 Sunday June 14 98
Is Branson involved in the leisure complex that they hope to put where Express lifts is? That might explain some interest in the Cobblers?
Ian Platt at 17:12:41 Sunday June 14 98
Just a word for the Dublin Cobbler, the shop may be open but they do not have much stock until the new shirts and other new stuff arrives.
Ray at 13:4:26 Sunday June 14 98
I considered this but I was a bit unsure about Man. U and Arsenal.
RICHARD at 12:14:38 Sunday June 14 98
Ray: Good attempt at the trivia question, but you forgot the obvious answer - They will all be in the Premiership during the Millenium season 2000/01 !!!!
Ray at 11:46:20 Sunday June 14 98
oooeeerrrr........the tourist centre of the universe is soon gonna be filled up with ex-pat Cobblers supporters. Yep - the shop is open all year. Richard, as I only live just round the corner from your mum, give me a ring when u arrive and I'll see what I can arrange for you.
The Dublin Cobbler at 7:11:22 Sunday June 14 98
I will be visiting Northampton soon can anyone tell me if the Cobblers shop at Sixfields stays open during the summer, if so what are the opening hours.
the Dublin cobbler
Richard from Hong Kong at 4:14:20 Sunday June 14 98
Breaking radio silence since the big day, have to say it was a long one just to end up sitting in front of soccernet waiting for the result.Reading the reports and the e mail it seems that Grimsby deserved to win. Most encouraging though is the positive expectation for next season,it's great. For us old timers who lived through the dark days any success is good but the last couple of seasons has been brilliant (from where I sit).
Any way I will be in Northampton soon,paying my annual visit to see my Mum in Gt Billing. I have never been to Sixfields ,does anyone know if I could get in and have a look?
I am totally knackered at the moment having stayed up to watch all three games last night(HK being 7 hours ahead of you guys).
Any way that's about all, except the latest jokes from my sons school.
What is brown and sits on a wall? ..... Humpty Dump !
Why are elephants large,grey and wrinkly?... because if they were small white and smooth they would be mistaken for an aspirin !
OK so I have been away for too long.....
Ray at 1:31:4 Sunday June 14 98
Cheers Ian - it slipped by with no fanfare at all.......
Ian Platt at 1:16:9 Sunday June 14 98
Wow, I get back into computer land and its over 30000. Congraatulations Ray!
BGPS at 20:37:35 Saturday June 13 98
Can't believe I missed Nigeria V Spain
Doh
BGPS at 20:35:54 Saturday June 13 98
Whats Green and spongy?
BGPS at 20:35:19 Saturday June 13 98
A green Sponge
Ray at 19:59:47 Saturday June 13 98
Richard! Whats the b....y answer then?
Ray at 19:58:57 Saturday June 13 98
ONLY 5 weeks to go!!!!
Steve at 14:25:24 Saturday June 13 98
Ray - with regards to 'going back to sleep', have you considered temporarily changing your comment above to - 'Well I suppose it's something to do until next season comes around'!
Ray at 12:26:32 Saturday June 13 98
Sorry to have to mention the Cobblers - you can all go back to sleep now :-)
Ray at 12:24:19 Saturday June 13 98
Current situation regarding players: Drysdale,van Dullemen and Dozzell gone, Brightwell, Peer and Warner offered new terms. Gayle has an option for an extension on his contract - still undecided. Possibility of another couple being placed on the transfer list this week. More news as it arrives.
T. at 11:35:2 Saturday June 13 98
Hello Ralph, nice to meet you
Ray at 23:31:7 Friday June 12 98
Todays Hot News: Overzealous zookeeper Friedrich Riesfeldt fed his constipated elephant Stefan 22 doses of animal laxative and more than a bushel of berries, figs and prunes before the plugged-up pachyderm finally let fly-and suffocated the keeper under 200 pounds of poop.
Investigators say ill-fated Friedrich, 46, was attempting to give the
ailing elephant an olive-oil enema when the relieved beast unloaded on him like a dump truck full of mud. "The sheer force of the elephant's unexpected defecation knocked Mr. Riesfeldt to the ground, where he struck his head on a rock and lay unconscious as the elephant continued to evacuate his bowels on top of him," said flabbergasted Paderborn police detective Erik Dern. "With no one there to help him, he lay under all that dung for at least an hour before a watchman came along, and during that time he suffocated. "It seems to be just one of those freak accidents that happen sometimes --- a billion-to-one shot, at least."
Ray at 23:27:53 Friday June 12 98
Howler of the Day: Many dead animals in the past changed to fossils while others preferred to be oil.
BGPS at 19:36:11 Friday June 12 98
A stick.
BGPS at 19:35:42 Friday June 12 98
Whats brown and sticky?
Corporate Joke Master Rip it Up and Start Again Orange Juice Fanclub out this Weekend OH YES at 12:17:26 Friday June 12 98
A man went to a plastic surgeon to get work done on his penis. The
doctor, curious, asked what had happened to it. "Well," the patient
said, "I live in a trailer camp. A gorgeous buxom creature lives in the
trailer next to mine. I used to peek into her trailer and I saw she had
a habit. Each afternoon she would take a hot dog from her refrigerator
and put it in a hole on her trailer floor. Then she'd sit on it and
have a ball. She nearly drove me crazy.
"So I got a bright idea. One day I got under her trailer and when she
slid the hot dog in the hole, I slid it out and slipped my penis up
through the hole. She sat down on it and everything was going just
great until there was a knock at the door."
"And then?" said the doctor.
"Ah hell," the patient explained, "That's when she tried to kick it
under the stove."
Bez at 10:54:37 Friday June 12 98
I'm BORED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 0:49:9 Friday June 12 98
Richard> The lavatory is taking up a lot of your spare time? Answer to the trivia: Everyone hates us? All play in white shorts?
RICHARD at 0:44:24 Friday June 12 98
T: Still here, but carrying out a 'watching brief' at present. The WC is taking up so much of my spare time, I don't seem to be able to concentrate on more mundane matters.When Branson stumps up his mega bucks and we go on a spending spree, I'll be there, making ludicrous suggestions along with all the others. By the way, another time-consuming task is reading the e-mail list entries every day. By the time I find the answer to a trivia question, someone has beaten me to it! So here goes with my own offering. QUESTION: What do the Cobblers , Man U and Arsenal all have in common?
Ray at 23:17:36 Thursday June 11 98
Howler of the day: There are 26 vitamins in all, but some of the letters are yet to be discovered. Finding them all means living forever.
Ralph at 19:52:7 Thursday June 11 98
T - If you remeber Wilf was so distraught at the Wembley loss he decided to end it all. Me and a couple of mates found a pile of clothes close to The Nene, among them were a pair of hush puppies that resembled Wilfs'. It is massively out of character particularly as he left behind 'Goldie', his goldfish, and 'Budgie' his canary. We are not sure if he has done a 'Reggie Perrin'.
Ralph at 19:47:7 Thursday June 11 98
And so am I.
NTFC fan at 17:18:20 Thursday June 11 98
I'm still around
Ray at 13:32:12 Thursday June 11 98
Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Bill Gates all die in a plane crash. They are standing before God, seated on his throne. God asks Al: "What do you believe?" Al says: "I believe in the earth. I believe if we don't protect it, the whole earth will die." God says: "I like that, come sit at my left. Bill Clinton, what do you believe?" Bill Clinton says: "I believe in people. I believe the people should be empowered. I believe noone has the right to tell someone else what to do."
God says: "I like that, come sit on my right. OK Bill Gates, what do you believe?"
Bill Gates says: "I believe you're in my seat."
Ray at 13:29:55 Thursday June 11 98
Todays howler: A vibration is a motion that cannot make up its mind which way it wants to go.
Ray at 13:27:52 Thursday June 11 98
You think thats up to date Steve? The Cobblers Clubcall service costing 50p per minute is still giving a report on Wembley!
Ray at 13:27:1 Thursday June 11 98
A few people appear to be having problems with the mailing list. First of all check that you are registered with onelist.com. If you have not replied to the original email they sent you then no matter how many times you subscribe you wont be joined. Dave Thornton is still running the email side of things but he is away on his hols at the mo. When he gets back there area couple of solution we can try to get you enrolled.
T. at 13:2:7 Thursday June 11 98
Six, Nadge, NTFC Fan, Wilf, Richard, where are you all?
T. at 13:1:5 Thursday June 11 98
Schoolkid Howlers are fine by me Ray! I've probably got a few to tell too!
Steve at 13:0:54 Thursday June 11 98
Ray - lovel stuff! Keep them coming. None of you will believe the absolutely very latest hot scoop from today's Chron. Wait for it ......... Gayle, Drysdale and Dozzell are all leaving. Smart has not signed for the Cobbs. Atkins might possibly be thinking of perhaps considering looking at Rammell, Corrazzin and Oldfield. Well I never! What's the betting the same spicy up to the minute little news items will also be featured in tomorrow's sports pages?
The Oxford Cobbler at 12:45:30 Thursday June 11 98
Ray - I have subscribed to the new new list but i can't send and i am not receiving emails. Any idea what the problem is?
Ray at 1:0:31 Thursday June 11 98
Oh well - wake me on 8th. August!
Ray at 0:59:47 Thursday June 11 98
and to balance it out: Five reasons to believe computers are male:
1.They have a lot of data but are still clueless.
2.A better model is right around the corner.
3.They look attractive -- until you take them home.
4.Big power surges knock them out for the rest of the night.
5.In order to get their attention, you have to turn them on.
Ray at 0:59:2 Thursday June 11 98
Five reasons to believe computers are female:
1.No one but their creator understands their internal logic.
2.Even the smallest mistakes are immediately committed to memory.
3.The native language used to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to anyone else.
4.The message "bad command or file name" is about as informative as, "If you don't know what is wrong, then I'm not going to tell
you."
5.As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.
Ray at 0:58:42 Thursday June 11 98
.....and as I'm feeling especially bored........would anyone like to hazard a guess as to which sex computers are?
Ray at 0:49:59 Thursday June 11 98
or as an alternative - 11 prospective Millenium Bugs: 1.IRS demands a hundred years of interest from stunned taxpayers.
2."99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" song gets stuck in infinite loop.
3.At the stroke of midnight, Windows 99 turns back into DOS 1.0, the Pentium V turns back into an 8088, and the Handsome User
is left holding a beautiful glass mouse.
4.Internet Movie Database now lists "1901: A Space Odyssey"
5.Residents of Indiana have to figure out if they're off by 999 years, 364 days and 23 hours, or 1000 years and one hour.
6.Bob Dole's age erroneously listed with only 2 digits.
7.Mel Brooks's "2000-year-old-man" skit stops being funny.... Oops, too late.
8.Sales of Coca Cola jump drastically after original cocaine-laden formula becomes legal again.
9.Software engineers point out that since computers think it's almost 1900, we technically have to "party like it's 1899," which,
frankly, doesn't seem like much fun.
10.Microsoft declares the year 1900 to be the new standard of the "Gatesian" calendar.
11.Unexpected demand for COBOL programmers results in severe under-staffing of fast-food restaurants.
Ray at 0:47:14 Thursday June 11 98
Heres one 2 keep u going .......Water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. There are 180 degrees between freezing and boiling because there are 180 degrees between north and south.
Ray at 22:24:55 Wednesday June 10 98
Sorry T - no more left. Fancy Schoolkid Howler of the Day instead?
T. at 16:55:50 Wednesday June 10 98
Can we have pun of the day back Ray please?
BGPS - watching this Morning at 12:22:38 Wednesday June 10 98
Chelsea - first team, I think theres more than an outside chance of them fielding an there reserve team, even though their reserves would probably be able to survive in the prem if they'd play there.
Ah! back to this morning, and Father Jack is on swearing huh!!!!!!!!
Phil, cricket? I think it may have escaped your attention butthe world cup starts today.
My tips are: Argentina, Spain and Nigeria, with Ariel Ortega to be topscorer and Morocco to beat Scotland. Oh and look out for Benni McCarthy to put a hat-trick past Schmecial
Phil Baron at 10:13:13 Wednesday June 10 98
Chelsea game is not a dead cert.They only asked if a game could be arranged?. What team they bring depends on a lot of things so I imagine that they will bring a ream on unknowns in just to piss everybody off!!! At least its nice to see "bigger " clubs looking to play Northampton.Bye for now and back to the cricket..zzzzzzzzzz zzzzzz
Ray at 0:17:25 Wednesday June 10 98
Just a reminder that the email group is no longer at waloc@durham.ac.uk. Check out and re-enrol if you havent done so already! Mail sent to the old address is no longer distributed.
Ray at 0:16:12 Wednesday June 10 98
Certainly sends u blind if you look at Page 3 too long...
hartwell cobbler at 19:21:57 Tuesday June 9 98
as a child i was told it wasn't safe to look directly at the sun.
Ray at 18:44:30 Tuesday June 9 98
Damn - has this column degenerated enough so that we now attract Sun "readers"? :-)
Steve at 17:18:38 Tuesday June 9 98
And finally ......... from today's SUN in a report on the memorial service for Linda McCartney: "There was an address by Joanna Lumley, who campaigns for wild animals like Linda McCartney."
Steve@ukonline.co.uk at 17:6:28 Tuesday June 9 98
Hot news (also from the Chron) - we've got Chelsea on July 24th, with the Cambridge game being put back 24 hours. They'll be bringing a full squad. What a great chance to show those posh continenatal nancies how to play. Ho ho!
Steve at 17:3:22 Tuesday June 9 98
Ray Wilkins quoted in today's Chron.
"Glenn Hoddle's most difficult decision is who to play with Alan Shearer.
We've got the likes of Sheringham, Scholes, COLE, WRIGHT and Ferdinand."
Where has he been and what has he been on since getting the boot?
Ray at 14:46:18 Tuesday June 9 98
Look out for exciting news next week as a new backer for the Cobblers is found - on the assumption my numbers come up (or perhaps Steve finds a fabulously valuable pot hidden at the back of his shop)
hartwell cobbler at 14:16:31 Tuesday June 9 98
looks as though we've been out-smarted! maybe not such a bad thing. i cannot see the merit of bringing in players from teams relegated to the third div - with very few exceptions. we've said it before and keep on saying it - we have plenty of action men. we desperately need some added class, first a midfielder who can feed the forwards with class balls in the box plus someone of distinction to play up front with freestone - and with whom he can develop an understanding. that means playing both regularly. i'm not sure about eddie mcgoldrick but the idea is right: we should be looking for two mature players with proven class. when hunter and parrish get back to full fitness, two class players will give us the edge we lack to be a real promotion team.
as to the continued rumour about richard branson and the cobblers, i believe that's all it is. just gossip. i think any potential backer is likely to come from nearer home.
Bez at 13:1:2 Tuesday June 9 98
So we haven't signed Allan Smart but lets be honest I'm sure IA can find a better, cheaper player than him. Apparently we are trying to sign Stuart Ryder from Walsall who is he? I reckon that Watford are trying to go straight into Division 3 as they seem to be after another Carlisle United player in Nick Wright. David Oldfield would be a great signing but I can't see him joining us. How about signing O'Neill Donaldson from Stoke City. He is free and scored 14 goals last season for Stoke and Oxford in less than 25 games. Another idea would be to sign Eddie McGoldrick. I know he is 31 at least, but he is a quality left winger and we need one of these to balance the side. Now Lee Colkin has left we don't have an attacking left side option other than Heggs. McGoldrick is free, quality and can play in defence (not that we need any more of these players)
RICHARD at 10:34:51 Tuesday June 9 98
If sightings of Richard Branson are genuine, what is his purpose? I know he is looking to build a new chain of leisure complexes, nationwide (no pun intended). Northampton is fairly central. The quickest way to get about the country is by private helicoptor. Where is a convenient heli-pad? @6fields! That, unfortunately, could be the only connection, unless he wants to build a leisure complex on the same site and incorporate an up-and-coming footie team at the same time!!
BGPS at 19:17:37 Monday June 8 98
He'll never make watford first team - bring on Ramell
BGPS at 19:17:9 Monday June 8 98
He'll never make watford first team - bring on Ramell
Ray at 16:42:15 Monday June 8 98
From the email group: Smart, who is out of contract with Carlisle and available
via a tribunal-fixed fee, has now opted to sign for Division
One newboys Watford instead of joining Northampton.
rockabilly rebel at 16:31:11 Monday June 8 98
i think yore really really great-NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 0:13:42 Monday June 8 98
Re: Preseason: The Hednesford match is off!
Robert Dunkley at 21:53:37 Sunday June 7 98
Mmm. If Oldfield signs, then I reckon Atko has a reason for signing him, to keep David Seal happy as Oldfield is an Aussie as well. They should make a good pair as long as they do not say anything about rugby, cricket etc.
hartwell cobbler at 20:45:42 Sunday June 7 98
just got back (5pm) from a week in spain to note our list of pre-season matches. With the exception of Wolves it looks very uninteresting (however we all remember the Chelsea rip-off, don't we?). To that end I expect the likes of Raunds Town will be putting out a strong side ?(!).
Ref signings: any views on whether the players talked about are likely to be better than the ones we have at present and/or who are being replaced? I was hoping IA would use his windfall to sign just two players of proven quality and commitment - certainly a forward and a playmaker, with the consistent ability to drop telling passes to our front men in the box.
hartwell cobbler at 20:45:38 Sunday June 7 98
just got back (5pm) from a week in spain to note our list of pre-season matches. With the exception of Wolves it looks very uninteresting (however we all remember the Chelsea rip-off, don't we?). To that end I expect the likes of Raunds Town will be putting out a strong side ?(!).
Ref signings: any views on whether the players talked about are likely to be better than the ones we have at present and/or who are being replaced? I was hoping IA would use his windfall to sign just two players of proven quality and commitment - certainly a forward and a playmaker, with the consistent ability to drop telling passes to our front men in the box.
Ray at 20:12:10 Sunday June 7 98
Letters to existing Season ticket holders were sent out on Friday.
Chris Chambers at 13:7:19 Sunday June 7 98
Sure this must have been raised before but does the Club write to Season Ticket Holders with reference to renewals???Anyone got an idea on prices etc
Ray at 11:57:38 Sunday June 7 98
David Oldfield is a 30 year old, 6 foot midfielder. Played 53 matches for Luton last season scoring 10 goals. Has a good Matchfacts rating. You can find his picture at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/oldfield.gif.
CHRIS at 11:53:43 Sunday June 7 98
HAS ANYONE HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT DAVID OLDFIELD. HAVE WE SIGNED HIM YET. LET ME NOW IF ANYTHING HAPPENS. THANKS!!!!!!!
Annie Mouse at 20:45:49 Saturday June 6 98
IA is rumoured to be getting the England job straight after Hoddles disappointing World Cup campaign. Venables and Gascoigne are coming to Sixfields as replacements. What's that noise? Oh, medication time!
Ray at 20:15:57 Saturday June 6 98
Well - we confused everybody by puttung out 10 defenders last season - perhaps the ploy is to put out 10 attackers?
CHRIS at 19:44:5 Saturday June 6 98
WE HAVE GOT SO MANY STRIKERS LINED UP FOR NEXT SEASON. HEGGSY- SEALO- GAYLE- FREESTONE- RAMMELL - CORRAZIN - SMART - AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING DAVID OLDFIELD. WHERE IS IT ALL GOING TO END.
CK at 18:25:21 Saturday June 6 98
Cobblers have offered David Oldfield a contract, he is available on a free from Luton.
CHRIS at 17:34:32 Saturday June 6 98
SORRY I HAVN'T WRITTEN ANYTHING FOR AGES, AS I HAVE BEEN RECOVERING FROM THE WEMBLEY DISAPPOINTMENT. GOOD TO HEAR THAT WE HAVE SIGNED ALLAN SMART FROM CARLISLE. HE SOUNDS LIKE AN EXCELLENT SIGNING. SHALL BE BOOKING TWO SEASON TICKETS FOR NEXT SEASON SOON, IF MY DAD CAN CONVINCE MY MUM THAT IT IS NOT A WASTE OF MONEY. SEE U SOON.
BGPS at 14:58:13 Saturday June 6 98
Ok more info on Ramell of southend (not from the programme as I couldn't find it)
Name: Andy Rammell
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot (no surely I must be wrong Atkins sign a tall Player?)
Weight: 13 stone
Last clubs:Bransley, Southend
Ray at 13:42:16 Saturday June 6 98
Really? Now thats a surprise......
Steve at 11:31:4 Saturday June 6 98
BGPS - Hong Kong taught me one thing - coverage of the Cobblers on Sky's Asian Sports Network is pitiful.
Ray at 11:14:46 Saturday June 6 98
There is a picture of Alan Smart at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/smart.jpg. Hes a striker purchased by Carlisle for £100K hes a 6'2"
striker, last season played in 17 matches - substituted 5 times, scored 7
goals - looks like too high a strike rate for us....
RICHARD at 1:16:53 Saturday June 6 98
Just checked out Allan Smart on www.matchfacts.com He seems o have put in some useful performances over the last two seasons. With his height and weight, he looks like a straight swap for Super John. Anybody care to run a pen portrait of him across these pages?
Ray at 0:31:26 Saturday June 6 98
HEY! We went past 30K - who hit the magic number?
Ray at 0:30:53 Saturday June 6 98
Not a chance! Besides isnt Bolton further from Brum than Northampton?
Les at 0:7:47 Saturday June 6 98
Tonight's Bolton Evening News claims that IA 'has emerged as the surprise front-runner' for the vacant manager's job at Bury. It's said that the Bury chairman admires what IA has done at Northampton, and is looking for someone with drive, enthusiasm and a good motivator who can work with a tight budget. He doesn't want 'an ex-player who has been used to mountains of cash all his career and has no idea what life is like at a club like Bury.' Apparently IA might be tempted because he could still live in Birmingham. Anyone else heard this rumour?
Sx at 23:24:50 Friday June 5 98
Grimsby fan was annoying me and gluting (sp?) at work so i slapped him, oops!!!
Jonathan Pollard at 22:18:0 Friday June 5 98
My friend's family come from Northampton and I know a little bit about them so I went down to Wembley with and it was one of the best days of my life even though the Cobblers didn't come out on top!
Back Garden penalty spot at 20:53:30 Friday June 5 98
Sorry there should be a 'c' on the end of that address
Back garden penalty spot at 20:52:36 Friday June 5 98
Oh yeah steve how was Hong Kong
Back Garden penalty spot at 20:51:5 Friday June 5 98
Ok back again with that website address look in news.
http://homepages.enterprise.net/tonycowell/suf
Bez at 19:30:53 Friday June 5 98
Boere has gone to Japan, Smart will cost less than £100000 as his 24th Birthday is on 8th July and his contract runs out on July 1st. No idea who else we are trying to sign except Corazzin. Speculation that the defender could be Brightwell's brother!!!!!!!!!!!
Back Garden Penalty spot at 18:21:0 Friday June 5 98
I hold hands and say one of my predictions was wrong. Jerome Boere, is still on contract to Southend for another year, Far more likely is Rammell of Southend although Wrexham are chasing him too. Information from a southend website, though I can't remember which one.
pedant at 17:43:30 Friday June 5 98
Thankyou
County Ground Penalty spot in my back garden at 17:24:57 Friday June 5 98
Hi steve, fine at the moment because exams have finished for the week
(only 5 left), still working at Martins, though not for long.
What about yourself? I see Richard 'Mayorship', is over as I haven't seen him in the chron opening anything, in ages.
Les at 16:22:53 Friday June 5 98
This may be a silly question, but as I'm marooned in Greater Manchester with only the Bolton Evening News to keep me abreast of events, who is Smart, and what does he do?
Steve at 15:49:33 Friday June 5 98
County Ground Penalty Spot In My Back Garden - on the assumption that there are two of you out there, am I right in supposing that you are J.S? If so - how are you?
Anon at 15:34:55 Friday June 5 98
Q.What's common in all Virgin trains?
A.They all come(cum) later.
County Ground penalty spot in my garden at 15:17:31 Friday June 5 98
My football predicting skills are top notch. (see later message. Ok I was wrong about rush, but Corazzin and Boere?
I reckon Smart should brake the transfer record, though Atkins will probably have to pull out if it's over 200,000.
Gayle to Peterbourgh I hope not I think he has some self-respect.
Steve at 14:51:1 Friday June 5 98
Smart signed from Carlisle - fee to be decided by tribunal, under the new arrangement that each side has to agree to the outcome. God help us if the tribunal decides on 750,000. Dozzell definitely out, Atkins saying that he was a bit 'top heavy' towards the end of the season, and had also been battling with a 'personal' problem. Gayle possibly going to Scunthorpe or P*******h. I take no great credit for these scoops. I've just bought the Chron and thought I'd pass on the news whilst having a cuppa. Drysdale also gone. Brightwell offered new terms and is thinking it over.
Ray at 14:8:2 Friday June 5 98
42 to go!
T. at 13:9:42 Friday June 5 98
I'd just about got over Wembley after having a week off work, then I go back and every day this week I've had to put up with comments aaaarrrrrrgggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!! I might have to join Wilf
T. at 13:7:39 Friday June 5 98
Hello, had a few probs with my line at home so I thought Id drop in from work to let you know I'm still here, so Smart's been signed then?
Ray could you send the pre-season friendly dates via the E-mail group as well please.
Haven't had my letter about reknewing my season ticket yet.
FBTG, you must be Wilf
Ray at 9:52:28 Friday June 5 98
No sooner said.......
pedant at 9:0:50 Friday June 5 98
How about a space between "language" and "although" at the top of this page?
Ray at 8:54:25 Friday June 5 98
If anyone has any comments/requests on what they would like to see included on the Cobblers pages that currently aren't, please let me know. It may be in the pipeline but there again it may be something that I haven't even thought about.
NTFC fan at 8:36:22 Friday June 5 98
I must admit, if I had a more interesting job, I would visit these pages less. But I don't, so I do
RICHARD at 2:16:29 Friday June 5 98
I find myself strangely drawn to these pages, night after night. The fall-off in contributions is clearly due to the dearth of weighty matters to cogitate over during the close season. Mind you, the surge of contributors over the run up to and during the play-offs must have been the envy of more exalted team sites. The deeper interest however - that which goes beyond mere bandwagon-jumping-upon - can be sustained by the faithful few through the dark days, until the new, improved Branson/Nationwide/Saints-backed Cobblers return to the field of dreams!
Ray at 21:30:33 Thursday June 4 98
How about Atlas? He was always good at holding things up.........
Jamie at 21:0:34 Thursday June 4 98
No sign of Poshboy for a while, maybe he's grown up and realised how sad it is to repeatly email other teams web site. Well Gayle off I hope not, he brings in different options and holds the ball up well. But if were looking for a replacement for him. How about Mark Sale?
Steve at 12:13:19 Thursday June 4 98
Hello everyone!
NTFC fan at 11:33:20 Thursday June 4 98
hello. Can see we're getting down to the regulars
Ray at 8:47:55 Thursday June 4 98
Only 1 visit in half and hour? OK it was the middle of the night but you aren't really trying guys and gals.....
RICHARD at 1:18:1 Thursday June 4 98
175!
Ray at 0:50:52 Thursday June 4 98
Only 176 to go folks......
RICHARD at 23:40:22 Wednesday June 3 98
FBTG: If you speak from the "other side", can you tell us what changes are in store @6fields next season? And, more importantly, who should I put my money on for runners-up in the WC. I have it on good authority ( though not as high as your source, FBTG ) that the winners of the WCs, since betting attracted serious money, have all come from within the top 5 in the pre-tournament betting. Guess who's in at No.5?
From Beyond The Grave at 20:21:50 Wednesday June 3 98
For the last time, it ain't bloody well me!
King Wible at 19:27:43 Wednesday June 3 98
What a great season, who would of expected it!
Oh, I feel a consistent goal-grabber may be a good signing.(easier said
I know!)
Anyone know if Alex Leczynski would fill this role?
Ray at 16:4:12 Wednesday June 3 98
44 days to go to the first ball kick!
Ray at 16:2:25 Wednesday June 3 98
Raunds Town vs Northampton Town, Friday 17th July 1998, KO 7.30pm,
Solihull Borough vs Northampton Town, Sunday 19th July 1998, KO 3.00pm,
Hednesford Town vs Northampton Town, Wednesday 22nd July 1998, KO 7.30pm,
Cambridge United vs Northampton Town, Saturday 25th July 1998, KO 3.00pm,
Heybridge Swifts vs Northampton Town, Monday 27th July 1998, KO 7.30pm,
Northampton Town vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wednesday 29th July 1998, KO 7.45pm,
Moor Green vs Northampton Town, Thursday 30th July 1998, KO 7.30pm,
Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town, Saturday 1st August 1998, KO 3.00pm,
Northampton Town vs Rushden & Diamonds
Tuesday 4th August 1998, KO 7.45pm
Dennis Casey Benefit Match,
Rothwell Town vs Northampton Town, Wednesday 5th August 1998, KO 7.30pm. KO times given are provisional
Ben Sturgess at 14:28:33 Wednesday June 3 98
Unlucky..... well theres allways next season...
when do the pre season friendlies start?
Steve at 13:8:42 Wednesday June 3 98
Has Atkins been reading the press whilst on holiday? Does he know of two possible good buys? They should fit the bill. Both are perhaps past their best, slightly prone to being overweight, but all it would need is for a local businessman to meet their salary demands, and we could sign up Gazza AND Slapper Spice.
Ray at 12:38:19 Wednesday June 3 98
Not unless Wilf was the person I think he is....
NTFC fan at 10:43:40 Wednesday June 3 98
Its Wilf
Ray at 9:12:46 Wednesday June 3 98
Aha! My suspicions regarding the Insiders identity are now confirmed - but my lips are sealed.
The Insider at 8:46:46 Wednesday June 3 98
Identity can never be revealed, but I'm in the Wembley pics. Where does this story about Rush being finished come from? You heard it here first, £350k from Wembley; the businessman bankrolling Dozell also wrote a large cheque for Freestone.
Ralph at 20:6:37 Tuesday June 2 98
It's all conjecture.
Paul Huge at 15:37:14 Tuesday June 2 98
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
I ate all the pies,
The Paddy Cobbler at 15:35:2 Tuesday June 2 98
I went to wemberlee, i drank a little too much,
stole a muffin in the offy, had a run in with the pigs
WHAT A DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve at 13:59:30 Tuesday June 2 98
Grim news. Potz 'R Us will be hiking their prices to even higher exploitative levels, in order to finance my purchase on Monday of FIVE season tickets. I must be mad, particularly as it'll be the wife and kids who will be watching most of the games. The East stand will never be the same again. Avoid being anywhere near F70-74 if you wish to retain your sanity. Today's Chron. says Gayle is on his way, but really they're just filling up space, because they don't say when or where, just that has he has been offered a new contract, but hasn't signed up. Perhaps he's waiting to see who comes in.
Nat at 13:11:0 Tuesday June 2 98
I think there are rumours at EVERY club that Richard Branson is looking to invest
paul at 12:7:45 Tuesday June 2 98
First message had wrong e-mail address. Please ignore and reply via this link
paul at 12:4:52 Tuesday June 2 98
Anybody any info on the rumour that Richard Branson is looking to invest in the Club?
Eddie at 11:50:10 Tuesday June 2 98
Could someone please tell me when next seasons fixtures are released .
Nautical Tim the Funny Cracker at 11:14:30 Tuesday June 2 98
Two dwarves are bored during an overnight stay at a hotel so they decide to find themselves two prostitutes. Once they arrive, the two dwarves partner up with the two tarts and disappear to their respective adjacent rooms.
The first dwarf gets down to it but finds that he is having real trouble getting a stiffy. Try as he might, he just can't get wood. What makes things worse is that all he can hear is the second dwarf next door having a whale of a time - "one, two, three, huurh!" followed a few seconds later by "one, two, three, huurh!" This goes on all night and makes the first dwarves attempts at a boner futile.
The next morning the two dwarves compare notes about the night before. The first dwarf admits his defeat - "I tried as hard as I could but I couldn't get a hard-on all night. How did you get on?"
The second dwarf replies, "I had an even worse time. I couldn't even get on the bed."
IAN at 11:9:45 Tuesday June 2 98
BYE BYE 2 : SEAL,GAYLE,DOZZELL,VAN DULLEMAN,LEE, MAYBE EITHER BRIGHTWELL OR BISHOP,EVEN WARNER AND IT WILL BE HARD TO KEEP TURLEY!!
WELCOME TO : CORRAZIN, RAMAGE OR BOERE, SMART AND DEFENDER?(A LEFT BACK)
F**K OFF - ROGER BOLI - THE LITTLE GIT
BARRY HAYLES NO WAY HE COST ROVERS 250,000 AND WILL COST MORE NOW.
Ray at 10:7:57 Tuesday June 2 98
The new kit will be available mid-July.....
Ray at 0:11:32 Tuesday June 2 98
Season ticket prices have now been published. Those people not in the email group, drop me a line and I'll send details.
Ray at 23:58:47 Monday June 1 98
Well we'll all know for certain in a day or two
Tom at 23:20:2 Monday June 1 98
I agree Ray I can't see Gibb leaving or Atkins wanting him to leave. I do think that AJ is right about most of the others except although I'm not so sure about Gayle and Hill.
Ray at 22:35:23 Monday June 1 98
No way is Gibb leaving....
AJ at 21:57:40 Monday June 1 98
MATTHEW RUSH HAS RETIRED DUE TO INJURY.
I PREDICT THE FOLLOWING SIGNINGS:-
1/ROGER BOLI )WALSALL
2/BARRY HAYLES )BRISTOL ROVERS
3/CARLO CORRAZIN )PLYMOUTH
4/A DEFENDER?
OUT?
SEAL,GAYLE,DOZZEL,HILL,LEE,VAN DULLEMEN,TURLEY,GIBB
ROLL ON AUGUST
NTFC fan at 15:17:21 Monday June 1 98
An Asian man walks into the currency exchange in Sydney with 2000
yen and walks out with $72. Next week he walks in with 2000 yen, gets $66. He asks the lady why he gets less money this week than last week. The lady says "Fluctuations". Asian man storms out, and just before slamming the door turns around and says "Fluc you clazy
Australians too!"
POSHBOY at 14:41:48 Monday June 1 98
41,000 - 6,000 = 35,000. What do the 35,000 do during August to May?
The Oxford Cobbler at 13:51:10 Monday June 1 98
Ray - Could you tell me what the situation is with regards to the shirts. Are their any of last years home kit left and if so will they be sold at a reduced cost? When does the new kit come out?
Ralph at 13:51:4 Monday June 1 98
Not much to say really, it's all being said. Just want you to know Ray that I'm still dropping in each day.
T. at 6:45:21 Monday June 1 98
Hasn't Matthew Rush retired due to injury?
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