Cobblers Comments
May 2000
Cobblers Comments
Northampton Gas at 23:3:59 Thursday June 1 2000
I thought I'd give you all a laugh. It appears that The Gas want to sign Corazzin, it appears that no-one has told them about his international commitments over the next twelve months!!!!!
ANON at 22:52:26 Thursday June 1 2000
OI YEAH REALLY- Shut the fuck up you loser
ORBITAL Ganja at 21:32:16 Thursday June 1 2000
71 days NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Still though we have to put our heads up and think summer. Summer is sun, warm evenings sitting in the pub beer gardens with a pint. Going into clubs in london when its dark and coming out when it's light. Illegal woods parties with no rain!!!!! Glastonbury. Predictions for the forthcoming season. Oh lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nosey parker at 21:2:16 Thursday June 1 2000
I see from the Official site that the club had to have a donation to go to Ireland...what a joke also could they have picked anymore shitty games for the "pre season friendlys" why not play a disabled 11 they might beat them as well!!!!
Nosey Parker at 20:59:12 Thursday June 1 2000
Judge Pickles please go and stick a large root vegetable up your arse!! The 0 should of said 1 sorry we are not all perfect like you Danny ?
Judge Pickles at 20:25:42 Thursday June 1 2000
Oi Mister racist nosey parker I thought you were leaving, never to return - still saying no two ways about it Darlo for the championship - I expect you meant 2001 !
Paul S at 20:25:16 Thursday June 1 2000
Britgal - outside guess - what about Brentford?
Danny at 20:6:41 Thursday June 1 2000
Where's the "0" in 133/1 then Nosey Parker?
Nosey Parker at 19:49:26 Thursday June 1 2000
Did they miss the0 off the odds of 33/1? it should read 133/1 ha ha ha ha
britgal at 18:50:0 Thursday June 1 2000
ok statto types: how many other teams have won at wembley, lost at wembley, got relegated and auto-promoted in 4 years straight? Oh, and i thought Razor (ray warburton) was pretty gorgeous! I am probably alone in thinking that though...
Lancaster Cobbler at 14:47:50 Thursday June 1 2000
I bet we wish we had backed the lads when we were 66/1 in April
Carl at 12:52:26 Thursday June 1 2000
I think it's a quarter of the odds e/w for the first 3
Paul S at 12:23:7 Thursday June 1 2000
Oh yes and is that to win the division, what about promotion & relegation odds
Paul S at 12:22:20 Thursday June 1 2000
Hi Carl, Is anyone still doing that free ten pound internet bet?
Carl at 12:20:10 Thursday June 1 2000
Getting away from Dave's snotty head for awhile here are some odds for next season. Wigan 11/2, Stoke 9/1, Millwall 9/1, Reading 11/1, Bristol Rovers 16/1, Port Vale 16/1, Walsall 16/1, Bristol City 18/1, Notts County 18/1, Swansea 18/1, Swindon 18/1, Rotherham 25/1, Wrexham 25/1, Brentford 28/1, Luton 28/1, Wycombe 28/1, Northampton 33/1, Bournemouth 40/1, Bury 40/1, Oldham 40/1, Peterboro 50/1, Cambridge 66/1, Colchester 66/1, Oxford 66/1. Seems like not to bad value, especially if we get JF and/or DC.
Carl at 12:4:19 Thursday June 1 2000
Could be Wee Snotnose Desnotterer
Curious at 11:40:31 Thursday June 1 2000
Does this now mean that WSD stands for West Snothead Dave?
Ray at 9:32:37 Thursday June 1 2000
I've also seen it. Personally Id get myself a large brown paper bag for my head for the next few months - lol
Carl at 8:58:46 Thursday June 1 2000
And I have seen the pictures!!!!!!! It's looks like someone has used your head for a great big snot rag for a few months, yee gads man from Ginger to Green, although thinking of it like that it's probably a fair swap, I'll have to let my Ginger hair grow out now and go back to my original colour of bright blue.
WSD at 23:43:16 Wednesday May 31 2000
R+D, I've been busy putting chemicals on my hair. If you see someone wandering round Northampton town centre tomorrow with bright green hair then its me!!
Big Roy at 22:59:56 Wednesday May 31 2000
Your name wasn't mentioned Ralph!
Ray at 22:53:30 Wednesday May 31 2000
Am I not here then? I must be an imposter.
Ralph at 22:17:41 Wednesday May 31 2000
. . . and me!
Big Roy at 22:0:38 Wednesday May 31 2000
..and if I say it, I can't spell it!
Big Roy at 21:59:53 Wednesday May 31 2000
Still here R + D. Not much to say at the momoent, that's all.
Discerning female supporter at 21:39:32 Wednesday May 31 2000
Well Anon, Carlo is good looking but he is a bit short. Have you looked closely at Sammo? Bloody gorgeous. Marco Gabbiadini is not an oil painting, but he'd still be very welcome. Jamie Forrester is VERY short, but what the hell...he'd be extremely welcome too...and Daryl.And then we already have Savage and Hendon, I liked that little beard Howard was growing,Hunt and Hunter are attractive too, there is something sexy about Lee Howey although he's not classically good looking, and our little Kevin Wilson is nice too...much better sans moustache. Now I'm feeling sorry for anyone of them I haven't mentioned. Prehaps Ray would let us girlies have a poll to decide on best looking player being as it is the close season and not alot is going on. Hope this hasn't pissed you blokes off too much, but our Sky is playing up and I can't watch England, radio on but not quite the same.
R+D at 21:27:7 Wednesday May 31 2000
About chants: we've got the best one you can have with a terrace, and it gives the best effect. First tried out vs Kettrin, 'If you all hate Kettrin just about, if you all hate Kettrin jump about', and simply jump. It's wicked!! One Barry Fry.....
R+D at 21:14:53 Wednesday May 31 2000
Where are all the old geezas?? WSD, Ray, NSB, BR, even Darth?? Where you all gone???
Joe at 21:11:43 Wednesday May 31 2000
Bez, very interested in what you had to say, because I am sure I saw Gabbiadini this morning...at Sixfields.I thought maybe he was just visiting an ex-Derby County mate, but wouldn't it be great?
Anonnnnnn at 19:42:6 Wednesday May 31 2000
Got a new contender for the run out song for Cobblers - Chumbawamba singing Tubthumping! ref 'get knocked down, but get back up again'...and special request for them NOT to play the Liverpool song again... EVER!!
anon at 19:39:55 Wednesday May 31 2000
u will never find a better looking player at the cobblers than Carlo Corazzin
Bez at 18:18:24 Wednesday May 31 2000
With everything that is going on I felt i should get involved (why I'm not sure). Firstly NSB- LET YOU OFF, when you go down to Twickenham Saints lose when you don't they win and Jan is still a legend. Next to the Nottingham chap- Clare is very keen on joining the Cobblers because him and Buckley rarely see eye to eye. The fee being touted is between £150000 to £250000. Forrester is currently on holiday (as is Buckley) preventing too much from happening there. His fee could be as high as £300000 but a more realistic fee is £125000. Other rumours being touted around are obviously Byfield but he has had offers from Walsall and Birmingham. Adrian Viveash a 30 year old centre back from Walsall available on a free transfer and finally Gabbiadini also on a free. However Gabbiadini is allegedly one of 2 strikers who have been offered lucrative deals with Rushden and Diamonds. The other name I heard was CORAZZIN! As for Cheltenham, they have extended their ex-Cobbler connections by signing Jason White on a 2 year contract and are in negotiations with Sean Parrish. Moving on to Kidderminster, they are apparently either looking at paying off Ian Clarkson's insurance but Ian is not as keen due to his knee with Rushden poised to launch a bid on Ray Warburton's recommendation. I hope this has helped some people but I must stress a lot of this is hearsay and rumour mongering so until everyone gets back from holiday's the market is pretty static at the moment. Finally Atkins has been linked with Notts County and Carlisle United after a fall out with Terry(I think) Smith, the Chester Chairman. The last fact is a collaboration of articles from Teletext, the Carlisle United clubcall and Ceefax East Midlands. Has anyone considered signing Stephen Halliday from Carlisle for Free, Peter Reid tried to sign him for Sunderland 3 years ago and he is still young.
Danny at 17:5:57 Wednesday May 31 2000
Revels - I'm prepared to bet you that the morons that have left these messages don't even go Cobblers. And secondly why the hell they leaving them on here?
Vince at 16:36:42 Wednesday May 31 2000
WSJ, good point. I think the last time the club considered a share issue it was considered too expensive for the amount they hoped to raise. Gillingham raised about 1 million with their share issue and I would have thought that some sort of scheme could be organised so that supporters could buy shares to fund ground improvements. If the 40,000 who went to Wembley all bought £50 worth of shares that would raise 2 million. I know its not as simple as that but now is the time to raise funds on the back of a succesful season.
Ray at 16:28:39 Wednesday May 31 2000
I believe there are a few left.....
Anon at 16:23:31 Wednesday May 31 2000
What is the latest on season ticket sales?
WSJ at 16:22:30 Wednesday May 31 2000
On ground expansion Preston announced today that they are to raise £7.5 million by way of a share offer to fund their development. I think Gillingham made a share offering to finance their new stands. Sometime ago the Cobblers reported that they had looked into the share issue route but decided it was unsuitable. There was never any explanation given that I am aware of and it would be interesting to know the reasons. Times change and it may not be out of the question now. Certainly, a new approach is needed to get much needed new finance to the Cobblers. We deserve it!
Revels at 16:19:51 Wednesday May 31 2000
Apology - Atkins not Atkinson don't know why I keep trying to give him a son as a manager....Maybe a big Ron fetish - ask Freud
Revels at 16:15:21 Wednesday May 31 2000
Danny, I would never tar all the North Stand with the same brush as the Moronic Minority, I was only making the point that the “I hate the F******g Posh so much I will smash up their F*****g town” contributors are probably one and the same. Funnily enough they don’t seem to travel much, as their absense from away games allows for real humour to be injected into chants etc. As to the ground developments I’m not hopeful, after all when we were on the verge of First Division football there didn’t seem any plans to expand then. I feel that the board show a lack of ambition or was that just Atkinson or both?
Big Bazza he is staying or is he going? at 15:48:4 Wednesday May 31 2000
Staying, so the Press Conference has said
Steve Howard at 15:38:52 Wednesday May 31 2000
STEVE HOWARD Apps Goals W D L W%
Nationwide 3rd 11 9 11 0 0 100
Total 11 9 11 0 0 100
C R Date Club Opponent G Res S Goals
NW3 Aug 27 Northampton Lincoln H 1-0 W 1
NW3 Sep 11 Northampton Hartlepool H 2-1 W 2
NW3 Jan 22 Northampton Chester H 3-1 W 1
NW3 Feb 05 Northampton York H 3-0 W 1
NW3 Feb 26 Northampton Barnet H 1-0 W 1
NW3 Mar 07 Northampton Leyton O H 2-1 W 1
NW3 Apr 11 Northampton Carlisle A 1-0 W
NW3 Apr 15 Northampton Darlington A 1-0 W 1
NW3 Apr 21 Northampton Hull H 1-0 W
NW3 Apr 24 Northampton Rochdale A 3-0 W 1
NW3 Apr 29 Northampton Mansfield H 1-0 W
Steve Sutton at 15:27:17 Wednesday May 31 2000
Hi folks,
First of all, it's nice to see your team back in div 2, a team like Northampton should not be in the 3rd div.
After some problems with Inside the Web this morning, TWO VIEW the 2nd div board, is now up and running again. Please call in.
Your views on football are very welcome.
If you have a Website you would like adding to our links page, let me know and I'll put it on for you.
We're also getting a board users page, where we will feature the users, their team, icq (optional), e-mail (optional).
We have this site listed in our links page, we would appreciate a link back to Two View if you haven't already got one.
Thanks for your time
http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb938676
DSIG at 14:56:3 Wednesday May 31 2000
How refreshing! A messageboard not full of Boro fans telling us how badly they're going to beat us up next season. I quite like the format of the messageboard on www.stormloader.com/cobblers, though.
I live in Nottm and as such dont know any of the Forrester/Clare situation. Could anyone enlighten me?
Anne O'Rack at 14:37:20 Wednesday May 31 2000
The capacity of Crewes ground is 10,000 having expanded the ground just over 12 months ago. Having been to Crewe a few seasons ago I can't imagine where the extra room has come from. As for Sixfields it does have the smallest capacity of any Div 2 ground, although being an all seater ground it is bigger than several other grounds. In case you haven't heard Chester have appointed a new manager and its not Ian Atkins.
vince at 13:41:49 Wednesday May 31 2000
Barry Fry is a lot of things, but he aint charismatic
Paul S at 13:37:0 Wednesday May 31 2000
Anon - a 13 year old Darlo fan was killed in a road accident on the way back from the match. Another Darlo fan died from a heart attack before the match.
Barry Fry? at 13:25:22 Wednesday May 31 2000
Who cares...it just means we will have one less song to sing, unless they bring in another slightly rotund chap to replace him.
Anon at 13:24:5 Wednesday May 31 2000
Has anyone else heard about another young footie fan being killed this time on the way home from Wembley after Fridays game, for all it's ups and downs this football season for us, you must admit that too much of this kind of thing has happened this year, the amount of minutes silences we had must have been some kind of record. Seems crazy that people die either through violence or tragic accidents for a game of football.
What a prat at 13:22:55 Wednesday May 31 2000
Posh quash Fry dismissal rumours
Peterborough United have denied tabloid reports that Barry Fry has been sacked but have called a press conference for Wednesday afternoon.
Fry lead the club to promotion to the Second Division courtesy of Friday night's 1-0 play off final victory over Darlington, but rumours have suggested that he has been dismissed after storming out of a club meeting.
It is understood that directors of the club and the charismatic former Birmingham, Southend and Barnet boss were locked in talks to discuss the club's strategy for the forthcoming Second Division campaign when Fry was seen to storm out before the conclusion of the meeting.
Posh chairman Peter Boizot, a great believer in youth development, said: "We had a very convivial meeting, and when we got to discussing the overall youth policy at the club, Barry got a little bit heated.
"I can get heated in return on some of these things, and I can give as good as I get, and Barry got up and walked out."
It has been reported in some sections of the press that Fry has been sacked by the club and although Fry was not available for comment this morning, he has been quoted as saying: "I'm devastated. As of tonight (Tuesday) I am out of a job at what should have been the greatest moment of my career.
Howver, Boizot has maintained that Fry has not been sacked and that he simply stormed out of their meeting.
He said: "Well, if he's decided to give up his job, then I guess he is out of a job.
"I can't make him work for us, but have certainly not sacked him and would like him to be in place as manager.
"As I said, he had a heated discussion in a board meeting and walked out, and I then start hearing from newspapers that Barry Fry's been sacked.
"That's news to me. As far as I'm concerned, it's business as usual."
BrianM at 13:12:8 Wednesday May 31 2000
Don't be too disappointed if we do not sign Forrester apparently his agents demands are such that we cannot meet his terms. On the plus side Darryl Clare rings Wilson regularly asking to be signed, £150k is the asking price.
Fry Up...or Out?? at 11:10:47 Wednesday May 31 2000
What the heck is going on then? Has he gone or what? Im confused!!
Also, worth noting that i think Sixfields is THE SMALLEST ground in Division 2!!! Even Colchester holds more!!! Still, at least we will have a ground thats full, unlike a lot of the others who will be half empty with no atmospere (no manes mentioned...Notts County and Reading!!!!!!
Ray at 11:8:52 Wednesday May 31 2000
No - you are not imagining it - there is a picture of the new kit on the "superstore" part of the official site.
Theres Only One Kevin Wilson at 10:22:36 Wednesday May 31 2000
Ha Ha Ferkin Ha who gives a plop about a fat boro toss pot who aint got a job !!
What is the truth? at 10:4:2 Wednesday May 31 2000
From optasoccer:
PETERBOROUGH UNITED chairman Peter Boizot has denied claims from manager Barry Fry that he has sacked him- just days after the London Road club won the Division Three Play-off final.
Pizza Express chief Boizot was commenting after Fry said that he had been sacked after a board meeting on Tuesday night.
"We agreed to just about every matter raised," said Boizot. "Barry later became angry, collected his papers and left, but at no stage was he sacked or asked to resign."
But Fry claims that he was shown the door at the meeting.
"Yes, I've been booted out of Peterborough and I'm totally gutted," said a despondent Fry. "I don't know if I will ever get over it.
"I had a disagreement with the chairman and he finished it by telling me to **** off and he would get another manager.
"I've had many disappointments in football but none as bad as this. I've been on a high since Friday night. Now, after that 1-0 win over Darlington, I feel as if I have been kicked in the teeth by a gentleman that I have nothing but admiration for.
"It was Peter Boizot who saved Peterborough from bankruptcy and me from financial ruin when I had a £¼million debt that was dragging me under.
"I personally had guaranteed a loan to Peterborough of £225,000 before Boizot took over so the club could carry on. None of the other directors at the time would guarantee it with me.
"Peter paid off that loan and as far I'm concerned he is my hero. If I have taught him one thing in our time together it's the F-word and he used it to great effect on Tuesday night.
"All along the chairman has backed me. But, at the crucial moment, he has let me down - badly.
"Peterborough got promoted because of the work put in by Wayne Turner who I appointed as my assistant in January. Since then, we lost just four games in five months.
"When I walked up those steps to collect the trophy, it was the proudest moment of my career. Now I've been kicked out in glorious technicolour - I'm out of football."
TWSP at 9:30:18 Wednesday May 31 2000
Regarding minimum ground capacities in the Nationwide league. I would think it highly unlikely that the Cobblers or any other team would be relegated from either division 2 or 1 if their ground was not expanded to the minimum capacity after 2 years. After all how long have Crewe been in the 1st division, at least three years yet their ground holds less than 10,000. Non-league clubs are often refused promotion on unsuitability of grounds, likewise Falkirk have suffered the same fate this season. I always felt that we needed a stadium that held 12,000 with potential to expand to 20-25,000 should the unlikely happen. The only drawback of these larger stadium in the lower divisions is the lack of atmosphere when they are filled to about25% of capacity.
Tony at 9:1:31 Wednesday May 31 2000
DOH DOH DOH DOH... "Cheer UP Barry..." NOT CHEER ON!! PHEW CLOSE!
Tony at 9:0:49 Wednesday May 31 2000
I think they have all kissed and made up, apparently a delegation from our North stand was sent to try and get the two party's talking. Peterborough United would like that thank the Sixfieelds North Stand for their help in preventing certain disaster (They almost got rid of a cack manager). Looks like were back on next season for "Cheer on Bar..." :))
BeckyBoobs at 8:6:25 Wednesday May 31 2000
Well, what the hell will the North stand find to sing about now?? No more cheer up barry fry songs to bore the oposition,who half the time must wonder wot they are going on about!!!!!! Maybe they will appoint Atkins as their new man...then we really would have something to sing about!!!
....Here's to an easy 6 points next season!!!
Terry Hawes at 3:44:46 Wednesday May 31 2000
Well...Barry's been sacked at Boro, it seems that his spending spree caught up with him despite promotion...their losing money, it may be a grim season at the Posh...they'll have to bring back Charlery and Bobby Barnes and maybe get old Fred Barber to don the scary mask...ha ha!
So it should be entertaining next season, with Wigan, Posh, Reading, Stoke, Millwall, Luton and of course, Bristol Rovers and Swansea in the division...call me crazy but the second division was weak last year...I think we'll be fine.
We were unfortunate to be relegated in 1999, so I think were at worst a mid-table team...all I got to say is keep up the good work Kevin Wilson.
Any Corazzin rumours about where he is going?
Anon at 22:25:55 Tuesday May 30 2000
barry frys blue army
Anon at 22:10:11 Tuesday May 30 2000
Rodney - If we don't we'll be in big trubble!
Rodney Marshall(MoaningCobbler) at 20:40:1 Tuesday May 30 2000
The ground requirements are as follows: Div. 3: 6000 including 2000seats; Div 2: 8000; Div 1: 10000. Clearly there is no point in increasing the capacity merely by 400 to reach the Div 2 minimum.
SPUD at 19:58:56 Tuesday May 30 2000
Pre-season details announced
Northampton Town have announced their pre-season programme in the build up to their return to Division 2 in season 2000/2001.
The squad will take a week long break in Dublin from July 16 to July 23, seeing them play 3 matches against teams from the Republic. The only confirmed home friendly is against Graham Taylor's Watford on Wednesday August 2 at 7.45pm, at which the club will receive a trophy and some individual player medals from Nationwide to commemorate the club's first automatic promotion for 13 years.
The build up begins with a friendly away at Milton Keynes City on Friday July 14 at 7.45pm. The full rundown is;
Fri Jul 14 Milton Keynes City (a) 7.45pm
Sun Jul 16 – Sun Jul 23 Dublin tour, Fixtures; Mon Jul 17 Bray Wanderers 7.30pm; Wed Jul 19 Dundalk 7.45pm; Fri Jul 21 Longford Town 7.30pm. All games on the tour will be played at the home grounds of the opposition.
Mon Jul 24 Northampton Spencer (a) 7.30pm
Tue Jul 25 Nuneaton Borough (a) 7.30pm
Thu Jul 27 Bedford Town (a) 7.45pm
Sat Jul 29 Kettering Town (a) 3.00pm
Mon Jul 31 Boston United (a) 7.45pm
Wed Aug 2 Watford (h) 7.45pm
Sat Aug 5 Lincoln City (a) 3.00pm
The new Nationwide League season starts on Saturday August 12.
Funds towards the cost of the tour to Dublin have been donated by the Sixfields Travel Club. Northampton Town would like to thank everyone involved with the Sixfields Travel Club for their kind support in making this tour possible. The Sixfields Travel Club are running trips throughout the summer, including a week long trip to see the matches in Ireland. For more details, please contact Barry or Jenny Parker on 01604 706401
Mark Too at 19:25:48 Tuesday May 30 2000
Whoever was presenting the "let's support the Saints because they have won something show" on Northants 96 today at 18:30 read out the words to Fields of Green, substituting "Northampton Town" with "Northampton Saints" ..... cheeky $%£*.... IT'S OUR SONG!
Dave Robinson at 19:23:14 Tuesday May 30 2000
Cogratulations on your promotion and all the best for the future.
I was born in Northampton 43 years ago in Birchfield cresent but have been living and working in Germany (Bielefeld) for the last 23 Years!. I have of couse not seen Norhampton town for many a long year and when I did all those years ago I used to go in at half time because I could not afford the few pence to get in at the start. I still follow your progress in the press and of course now on your web page. Again all the best for the future.
Yeah Really! at 19:11:25 Tuesday May 30 2000
What a sad, pathetic excuse you are for a football 'fan' Neil Egerton. As for ripping up town centres you'd probably struggle ripping up the clean white hanky Mummy gave you to keep your nose clean. You can certainly tell it's half-term!
R+D at 19:11:7 Tuesday May 30 2000
Hello, lads. Been a while since I was on here!! Never mind. So with P*sh gettin up, you'll have 2 objectives, and you're further away from us. But we'll be up in no time at all.............#always look on the bright side of life, do do do do# Anyway, a little joke.......Three football fans were on their way to a game when one noticed a foot
sticking out of the bushes by the side of the road.
They stopped and discovered a nude female dead drunk. Out of respect and
propriety, the Liverpool team's fan took off his cap and placed it over
her right breast. The Leicester City fan took off his cap and placed it
over her left breast.
Following their lead, the Cobblers fan took off his cap and
placed it over her crotch.
The police were called and when the officer arrived, he conducted his
inspection. First, he lifted up the Liverpool cap, replaced it, and
wrote down some notes. Next, he lifted the Leicester City cap, replaced
it, and wrote down some more notes. The officer then lifted the Cobblers cap, replaced it, then lifted it again, replaced it, lifted it a third
time, and replaced it one last time.
The Cobblers fan was getting upset and finally asked "What are you, a
pervert or something? Why do you keep lifting and looking, lifting and
looking?" "Well," said the officer. "I am simply surprised. Normally
when I look under a Cobblers hat, I find an arsehole.
britgal at 18:37:44 Tuesday May 30 2000
is it just me or was there a really bad picture of John Frain wearing the new strip in the Cobblers Superstore? 'Cos I'm sure i saw it there but i checked again tday and it was still the old one. Am i going mad?
DavCobbler at 18:28:42 Tuesday May 30 2000
Bollox......still 73 days to go ?????????????
Anon at 17:54:45 Tuesday May 30 2000
can anyone fucking tell me where I can see a picture of the fucking new strip
Neil Egerton at 17:35:1 Tuesday May 30 2000
EVERONE WHO HATES THE BORO E-MAIL ME.I WANNA SEE HOW MANY TOWN FANS ACTUALLY HATE THE BORO.IM LOOKIN FORWARD TO RIPPING BORO CENTRE TO BITS AGAIN!!!! REMEMBER MAIL IF U HATE BORO
Neil Egerton at 17:30:55 Tuesday May 30 2000
Anyone else hate boro???? I really wish Darlo had gone up.At least we get to pack out their pants terrace again!!!! Kev Wilson is the man!!
Although we need a new defender we WILL go up!!!! COME ON TOWN LETS BEAT BORO FOR ONCE!!!!
Neil Egerton at 17:27:45 Tuesday May 30 2000
The Cobblers are going up again next year.Im a season ticket holder and i only ask one thing of our chairman-PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE gain the cash to buy Forrester and Clare.If we get them 2 then we are CERTAIN to go up again.Up the cobblers
Danny at 17:20:39 Tuesday May 30 2000
Thats true Tony, but Rushden rarly get over 3000 do they?
Tony at 17:5:37 Tuesday May 30 2000
It's a strange one for sure, my guess is the guy has some connections in Wigan? Maybe decided cause he once lived their it's in his heart or something? It does have to be said, big money investors don't come along too often, and we did once have Max Griggs on the board. Maybe were being punished for not realising what potential he had for us?
Danny at 16:42:57 Tuesday May 30 2000
And Ray.... is it my machine or do you not include your full e-mail address anymore? And Revel's, its a minority who shout racist abuse, and its not every game. Don't tar us all with the same brush :)
Danny at 16:40:53 Tuesday May 30 2000
What is it that puts potential investers off from Northampton Town FC. We have massive potential, as proved by 2 promotions, 2 Wembley visits etc having spent little or no money. We have a massive catchment area of supporters, 42,000 at Wembley in 98. Yet people like Dave Whealan puts his money in Wigan Athletic, builds them a 25000 seat stadium, spends loads on players yet they can't even HALF FILL the JJB for their play-off semi final against Millwall and then take a pathetic 8000 to Wembley for the final, even though they were on the verge of promotion to Division 1. Dave, bring your money here where we will appriciate it more!!!!
Anon at 16:40:11 Tuesday May 30 2000
When Sixfields was built the Football Trust contributed 1 million. Less than Halifax are now receiving but probably more than other clubs have received.
Tony at 16:7:17 Tuesday May 30 2000
Is it true we must have a stadium of 10,000 for Division 2?? I thought this was only once you reach Division 1?? Quite worrying really as I was just reading Halifax have got a 2.5 Million grant from the Football Trust for their ground!!! Why do we always dip out?
Anon at 15:56:43 Tuesday May 30 2000
Under League rules don't the Cobblers have 2 years only in which to bring the ground capacity up to at least 10,000 or face demotion? In any event, the key to growth and success has to be increasing the capacity and as absolute priority the board should do all in its power to find the finance needed.
MICK BEEBY at 15:8:40 Tuesday May 30 2000
TOP THREE PLACE NO PROBS!! KEVS THE BOY AND HIS TWO NEW ADDITIONS WHEN IN PLACE WILL DO THE BIZZ!! SO COME ON BARRY GET YOUR MONEY OUT AND GET JAMIE AND DARYL SIGNED UP. FIRST DIVISION HERE WE COME!!!!!!
THIS BLOKES RIGHT YOU KNOW at 14:49:18 Tuesday May 30 2000
Greg at 11:55:12 Sunday May 28 2000
I am a NTFC season ticket holder,born in Nothampton and have also been to Lords on three occasions to watch the County play in cricket finals,over the last two weeks i have been lucky enough to support the SAINTS at Twickenham, this was the third leg of a superb,Wembley Lords Twickenham treble that should unite sport lovers all over the county. after yesterdays unbelievable EUROPEAN triumph people saw my brothers cobblers shirt, and it was congratulations all round on an exellent year with both shaped balls.SO where does this embarrising mindless minority who phone up a radio NORTHAMPTON show to say they are cobblers fans and they hope the saints loose a european final actually come from???????????UP THE COBBLERS!
THIS BLOKES RIGHT YOU KNOW at 14:47:2 Tuesday May 30 2000
Revels at 12:6:39 Tuesday May 30 2000
I think it's rather sad that some people seem to have nothing in their lives that they have to talk about "hating" another club, even one that is our main rival. This coupled with the foul langauge and bad spelling leads me to think that they are the same people who shout verbal and racist abuse from the North Stand during games. This abuse is moronic, unfunny and frankly pathetic. Get a life!
Tony at 14:33:12 Tuesday May 30 2000
Interesting the contrasting differences between us and Po&h!... By that I mean, all last season KW was trimming the squad and trying to get it to a state where we could already bring players in over the summer, with the wage bill down! Getting promotion with the smallest available first team squad in the Division no less!! ..... However Po*h, and fat boy Barry had a large squad, and did manage promotion, but are now in big trouble and must sell and re-structure the club BEFORE they can even begin to think about bringing players in. Who says our Board and KW don't know what their doing?? Keep up the good work chaps!
Old Chestnut at 12:30:52 Tuesday May 30 2000
Why would the council who can't afford to expand the ground do it for NTFC who potentially (hopefully not) may only be in div2 a season, the council must be pressured to forge links between interested parties with the hope of a stadium suitable for expansion of all interested parties. Actually if TCMP reads this can this be considered at the next Trust meeting.
and talking of official sites.......... at 12:20:14 Tuesday May 30 2000
The official Chester City site has no news on the clubs relegation from the league and still plays the tune from The Great Ecsape!!! - compared with most other clubs NTFC does keep its supporters well informed. As for the clubs PR work I reckon it does a good job bearing in mind the absence of exec. boxes. The pre season friendlies at MK and Bedford show that they are working at increasing the clubs fan base.
Revels at 12:6:39 Tuesday May 30 2000
I think it's rather sad that some people seem to have nothing in their lives that they have to talk about "hating" another club, even one that is our main rival. This coupled with the foul langauge and bad spelling leads me to think that they are the same people who shout verbal and racist abuse from the North Stand during games. This abuse is moronic, unfunny and frankly pathetic. Get a life!
Ray at 11:59:24 Tuesday May 30 2000
I think this criticism is a little unfair. The Club always keep the supporters up to date with the Latest News - either on the official Site or via the email group. Contrast this with the Official Saints Site - which under latest news doesn't even mention the match last Saturday"
Anon at 11:29:36 Tuesday May 30 2000
oops sorry - now how did that happen?
Anon at 11:25:39 Tuesday May 30 2000
Really the marketing/media (public) relations department(?) or staff should be doing more to raise the profile of the club, hence increasing revenue and interest in NTFC. OK it is marginally better since the fiasco around Atkins time, but to be honest it really isn't that good. Much closer contact with fans, more interst, more detail - really is the only way the department can (and should) run effectively and most importantly successfully. Yes, evidently resources are tight, however, this area could be very much improved.
Anon at 11:24:58 Tuesday May 30 2000
Really the marketing/media (public) relations department(?) or staff should be doing more to raise the profile of the club, hence increasing revenue and interest in the club. OK it is marginally better since the fiasco around Atkins time, but to be honest it really isn't that good. Much closer contact with fans, more interst, more detail - really is the only way the department can (and should) runn effectively and most importantly successfully. Yes, evidently resources are tight, however, this area could be very much improved.
NSB at 10:41:59 Tuesday May 30 2000
Nortghampton are the kings of Europe! Now all we need is for the cobblers to win the champuions league and we can have a double!
CDU at 4:36:35 Tuesday May 30 2000
You could sell countdown clock sponsorship Ray !!! That'd buy a couple of new seats !!
Ray at 22:55:29 Monday May 29 2000
Actually as the ground is owned by the Council, isn't it them who should be making all the overtures for funding for the expansion? Its no good slagging off the directors because they haven't got a "mere" cool 2 million - its not the sort of cash you have lying around.
Danny at 20:3:54 Monday May 29 2000
Or it could be the Attendance of paying customers only. A lot of times the ground was full (overfull somtimes) yet the attendance has been given out as 6900 or somthing
Anon at 18:32:33 Monday May 29 2000
The reason there were only 4 full houses in 98/9 was the ridiculous police insistence on all ticket matches. Nuff said.
Caravan club of G.B. at 17:21:1 Monday May 29 2000
Ipswich are up at last......this calls for a nice cup of tea to celebrate. OK let's go crazy and make it a schooner of sweet sherry.
Jimmy Niv at 17:16:45 Monday May 29 2000
Simon Blee, is that comment directed at me? If so you are not funny.I`m actually doing something constructive with my life,how about you then????? Nothing better to do than slag off people who want to do stuff for the community.YOU SAD MUPPET
Old Chestnut at 16:50:52 Monday May 29 2000
Cause they and us need to increase ground capacity, and its cheaper to extend sixfields than build a new ground.
Mr Brains at 16:40:13 Monday May 29 2000
Why would the Saints join up with you lot.....Your nothing!!!
Old Chestnut at 15:19:49 Monday May 29 2000
You know we could do this if we joined forces with the Saints, but I suspect the Saints are not interested. The Council should take on some mediation role after all it is a community ground.
Ray at 14:52:24 Monday May 29 2000
Email addy for club: secretary@ntfc.co.uk
SIMON BLEE at 14:19:20 Monday May 29 2000
FUCK OFF
Jimmy Niv at 14:18:13 Monday May 29 2000
Would any body out there know any thing or anyone who could help me get information on training young people between the ages of 14 - 18?
If so please leave me a posting on here.Does anybody know the E mail address to the club please?
Ridiculous at 12:22:4 Monday May 29 2000
We might have only played to four full houses last season, but you can be damn sure that number will increase next season. So regular Cobblers fans who cant afford season tickets like me next season will have to join the mad rush every week for tickets. SORT IT OUT. We need a bigger stadium!
Plumbob at 11:24:21 Monday May 29 2000
GOMEZ.Two million quid , it's not a lot of money ? Why not ask the Trust.Apparently they saved the football club from extinction??????
Nosey Parker at 10:21:55 Monday May 29 2000
At least the Saints won a trophy this year!!
The Walrus at 23:53:18 Sunday May 28 2000
Goo goo ga joob!
Get real! at 23:51:52 Sunday May 28 2000
Just go out and find 2 million gomez? Yeah right.
Gomez at 23:41:18 Sunday May 28 2000
Well for fuck sake Stonhill, find the money and redevelop Sixfields. Do we want to be a Div 2/3 yo-yo side forever? Do your job Stonhill ...... We all know you've got about as much money as me - so it's your job to go out and FIND IT!!!!!!!!!! WAKE UP!!!!!!!
Ray at 23:7:48 Sunday May 28 2000
This clock doesn't appear to be going very fast. btw - if you show all zeros - its because you haven't got java/javascript enabled in your browser.
mick at 22:58:15 Sunday May 28 2000
WSD, well your bet nearly got there, but as often happens with high profile friendlies, the honourable draw prevaled. I can't say I'm sorry as it won me a fair bit. The 90 minute 3 draw I predicted for the play offs was rescued this afternoon, and if they draw tomorrow it should be a nice little earner. Who will I be routing for? Whoever's losing!
Joe at 22:32:25 Sunday May 28 2000
Oh no, it was 75 days to go last time I checked, and three hours later it is still 75 days to go. I can't wait that long.
Vince at 21:59:8 Sunday May 28 2000
Where's he gone?,Chris Lee was at Wembley, he was on the pitch after the game wearing a suit and celebrating with the rest of the Gillingham team.
Yahoo Sport at 20:18:29 Sunday May 28 2000
Northampton Town need two million pounds to redevelop Sixfields, and the money is simply not available.
Chairman Barry Stonhill has said that the club have been working hard to secure the extra funds to get the first stages of the redevelopment up and running.
He says: "We have drawn up plans to expand the north and east stands in line with Football League requirements, but we need up to £2 million to carry out the work and it is just not in place."
Stonhill thinks he can get the money from other sources although this may be difficult, he says: "We hope to receive assistance from the Football Trust but they have plenty of other applications to get through first, and we are continuing to explore a possible financial link up with our sponsor Nationwide.
"For the time being, we will have to do with a capacity of 7,500 at Sixfields, it should be pointed out though, last season we only played to four full houses."
The club have no plans to extend the away allocation of tickets for the up and coming season, that will remain at 1,300 and other stands will not be used to accommodate other supporters.
wheres he gone? at 20:17:40 Sunday May 28 2000
Where is Chris Lee? I know he went to Gillingham, but I haven't seen him since he left and he wasn't to be seen at Wembley today.
Happy Cobbler at 20:14:35 Sunday May 28 2000
What is wrong with all these idiots who keep moaning because Pish got promoted? Would you rather go to Darlo on a wet Saturday afternoon with a ground which is falling apart or take 3,500 over to Scumville with the chance of finally putting one over on the twats?
I am delighted they have gone up, especially as Fry has said that they are totally skint and will have to sell to keep their best players....Roll on the first Derby match of next year....Oxford,Cambridge,Luton,Boro....any of 'em will do!!!!!!
Anonn at 19:47:23 Sunday May 28 2000
Clock showing incorrect time? Shows all the zeros on mine!! Dont tell me - football has been cancelled indefinitely! And yes ray the time is set on my pc!!
Madame Cobbler at 19:15:57 Sunday May 28 2000
Bonjour M.Plumbob, have you thawed out yet? We got VERY wet dancing in the rain, but it were a right good do in the end. Did you see Chris Lee failing to cope with the conga? Hope Ipswich win tomorrow.See you soon. Auvoir mon amie.
Walrus the knobhead at 18:17:36 Sunday May 28 2000
... and then there's them big goals they use in rugby. Apparently, you get points for just going over the line, doesn't matter if you're near the goal. Then you get to kick the ball at the goal but only score if it goes over the crossbar! A very strange game.
Tony at 17:0:28 Sunday May 28 2000
David Hodgson answered this when asked when they lost promotion.... "April. We lost it in April - not at Wembley tonight. We had too many draws and couldn't capitalise when we played our rivals. Northampton beat us 1-0, but we murdered them on the balance of play. This allowed them to close the gap, and it is at times like these that seasons are decided." ..... But we won David, you can have all the play, but we still won!
You are the Walrus and probably a tit as well at 16:35:49 Sunday May 28 2000
Knobhead
The Walrus at 14:28:44 Sunday May 28 2000
What's all this talk of rugby? This is a football site not a handball site. Wasn't that crap game invented when some inbred snob at Rugby school couldn't hack the rules of the glorious game and picked up the ball and ran with it? That's a bookable offence isn't it. Say no more.
Big Roy at 14:10:8 Sunday May 28 2000
Ray, Isn't that a rehash of a joke by Pliny (the elder)somewhat earlier?
Ray at 13:44:11 Sunday May 28 2000
Dave, isn't that just a rehash of a joke by Bill Shakespeare in 1599?
POLICE at 12:50:47 Sunday May 28 2000
COBBLER at 23:1:8 Friday May 26 2000
HEY SO BORO WINNING AINT THE END OF THE WORLD COS NEXT SEASON GIVES US ANOTHER CHANCE TO GO DOWN THERE AND BASH UP THE CENTRE LIKE LAST TIME, YEAHHHHH!!!!, AND GO TO THE SCUM WEBSITE AND SEND ABUSE BACK AS SOME TO**ERS DO ON OUR SITE !!--------------------------------------------------------DO WE HAVE TO PUT WITH THESE ARSHOLES RAY------------------------------------------
Dave at 12:44:44 Sunday May 28 2000
Malkmus, isn't that just a rehash of a joke by Billy Tinkle, Lambeth Variety Hall, 1886.
Malkmus at 12:20:59 Sunday May 28 2000
Posh Fan - isn't that just a rehash of a joke from Ali G, when he was on the 11 O'Cock show?
Greg at 11:55:12 Sunday May 28 2000
I am a NTFC season ticket holder,born in Nothampton and have also been to Lords on three occasions to watch the County play in cricket finals,over the last two weeks i have been lucky enough to support the SAINTS at Twickenham, this was the third leg of a superb,Wembley Lords Twickenham treble that should unite sport lovers all over the county. after yesterdays unbelievable EUROPEAN triumph people saw my brothers cobblers shirt, and it was congratulations all round on an exellent year with both shaped balls.SO where does this embarrising mindless minority who phone up a radio NORTHAMPTON show to say they are cobblers fans and they hope the saints loose a european final actually come from???????????UP THE COBBLERS!
Ray at 11:47:37 Sunday May 28 2000
Well Posh Fan - it made me laugh! And I didn't find it surprising that the Irish had actually heard of Northampton.............
To The Eggheads at 11:33:51 Sunday May 28 2000
So what is to be ? Poached,scrambled or boiled?Maybe ask the Axeman he loves them pickled.So glad you enjoyed your day out Goldie tell someone who cares....as CDU said last night the "Real football team" will be there soon.
The Saints at 10:30:38 Sunday May 28 2000
The Saints have been a much welcome fill in until the start of the season. It was a magic day yesterday. Twickenham before the game was a mass of Red and 30,000+ irishmen whose behaviour was impeccable. There was very few Saints around and then along the dual carriageway coming from the M25 hundreds of coaches appeared full of Saints fans. I did notice many familiar Cobblers fans. Munster probably had two thirds of the ground. There were some hilarous things that happened during the day. I was walking around and there were touts selling tickets everywhere, one was trying to sell some tickets outside a non descript building, I noticed the window was open, suddenly a voice shouted out of the window, are you taking the pisss f off, I looked up it was the local cop shop! When a mini bus arrived in one of the many car parks a young girl jumped out wearing what looked like just a green and yellow XMas decoration around her and little else, she also had a pair of kinky boots on, all the old boys drinking their beers dropped their cans into their barbies, next thing the skies opened and her proud moment of entry finished as she disapeared back in the van later spotted at the game with a jacket on. When the Saits miraculously won off came the jacket and she strode down the main road for everyone to admire. At the end of the match the stewards had some kind of mesh around the pitch. But it was not going to stop one of the true Cobblers fans with a claret and white hooped shirt getting onto the pitch and possing with the team in their team photo. When they took the cup on the pitch we all just got on the pitch. It was a fabulous feeling and I had not appreciated what it would feel like to be champions of Europe. Ive been to all the Saints Finals, 2 Cobblers at Wembley and every semi and Final that the County have played in. You couldnt compare to the Wembley days out or when Frainy scored, but in a different way it felt great. So back to boredom, Im not even bothered about Euro 2000 and I am normally England mad, I just cant wait for the fixtures and the season to start with a double over the PISH, so its off to Miami to get away from the torture. The Goldie!!!
britgal at 9:10:54 Sunday May 28 2000
love the clock thing... I can't believe it's THAT long 'til next season!
Posh Fan at 1:4:12 Sunday May 28 2000
Here is a joke which may make some cobblers fans laugh.
An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman were exploring deepest, darkest Africa when they came across a huge river. They were just wondering how they would get across when a leprechaun appeared on the riverbank, "If you can get across this river without being eaten by the crocodiles" he said, "I'll give you my pot of gold..."
"No problem" says the Englishman. He gets halfway across before being swallowed by an enormous crocodile. The Scotsman goes next but almost as soon as he touches the water, a croc. gets him.
Finally it's the Irishman's turn. Before diving in, he gets out a permanent marker and writes "Northampton Town for the league and cup double 2000-2001!" on his shirt. He then dives in and swims all the way across, no problem. "That's amazing" says the leprechaun, "How on earth did writing "Northampton Town for the league and cup double 2000-2001!" stop the crocodiles from eating you?" "Well", says the Irishman, "Northampton Town for the league and cup double 2000-2001? Not even a crocodile can swallow that..."
Well what i said at the start probably wasnt true!!!
Ray at 0:3:29 Sunday May 28 2000
btw - don;t complain if the clock is showing what you think is an incorrect time - it takes it from your computer clock!!
Ray at 23:59:57 Saturday May 27 2000
Back by popular request - the clock. HOW LONG?????
Ray at 22:52:2 Saturday May 27 2000
Does that mean you are gonna sign off all your messages NTFC- Millennium Champions of Europe?
CDU at 22:40:0 Saturday May 27 2000
Wont be long and the real football team will be there as well !!!
Ray at 22:25:53 Saturday May 27 2000
And concratulations to the egg chasers - Northampton - Champions of Europe... (hmmm that sounds good)
Ray at 21:0:14 Saturday May 27 2000
btw - I checked out the Chris Freestone shirt in the Yahoo auction - and its genuine - reserve price £150.
Ray at 20:54:57 Saturday May 27 2000
Don't bother.....it's a con.
CLIFF at 20:37:47 Saturday May 27 2000
'Fantastic Frain' famous match shirts,wembley '97-see the website;
http://users.tinyworld.co.uk/middas
The real Big Roy at 19:41:15 Saturday May 27 2000
I was nowhere near a computer at 12:32. Please ignore.
george bucks no1 Cobbler at 17:46:11 Saturday May 27 2000
to britgirl and becky - thx or your commnts about my poem - hopefully more to come soon!!!!
e-mail me if u like!!!
Anon at 17:14:47 Saturday May 27 2000
madforit, obviously you've only been going for a few seasons with a team like that being chosen.
Town Supporter at 16:56:1 Saturday May 27 2000
Champions of Europe
MAD4IT at 14:23:13 Saturday May 27 2000
shame about a darlo win looks like we have got quite a few local derbys next season then??
my best cobblers team from the past,current and maybe future squad:
Welch,Sampson,Hughes,Hodge,Gibb,Hunt,Hunter,Savage,Clare,Forrester,Corazzin, Subs: Woodman,Frain,Morrow,Howard,Parrish
COBBLER at 12:59:2 Saturday May 27 2000
NO MATE (WISH I WAS U) YOUR THE TWAT, U MUST BE A STUPID BORO FAN WHO CANT EXCEPT THAT WILL BEAT YOUR SCUMMY ARSE NEXT SEASON AND THAT WE WILL DESTROY YOUR EXCUSE FOR A TOWN CENTRE!! OHH AND FOR ALL YOU LOYAL COBBLERS A IMPORTANT PIECE OF NEWS, COBBLERS MIGHT HAVE FINALLY AGREED A PRICE FOR FORESSTER.
Danny at 12:46:2 Saturday May 27 2000
Cheltenham - you can have Sean for nothing as he is now a free agent. We'll throw in Byfield as well if you want.
Danny at 12:44:33 Saturday May 27 2000
Dyl, perhaps he was a brummie - "and you all now you are!!" just a thought. Looking forward to next season even more so, now Posh have joined us. Another local derby, another big crowd and another great atmosphere at the home of football. COME ON COBBLERS!!!!!!!
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 12:40:26 Saturday May 27 2000
Afternoon all,
What a shit result last night.Poor old Darlo. It now means we have to get a N.E club in the cup for me to watch the boyes next year. BUGGER BUGGER BUGGER. Also read last night on text, Byfield is on a free. Could he be a possible purchase by KW? Noticed KW was playing in the masters on Thursday night for Derby. Looked super up front!!!
Must dash off now and get some food and beer plus watch the Engalnd game in the union bar. LET'S KEEP THE RED FLAG FLYING HERE. DAVE.E
Cheltenham on Tour at 12:38:51 Saturday May 27 2000
Is Sean Parrish any good we need players that are upto a title challenge and how much will you want for him?
Big Roy at 12:32:30 Saturday May 27 2000
Any young ladies wishing trips to away games next season, please email me.
Becky at 10:33:19 Saturday May 27 2000
Bugger!!!!!!
I had to miss the bloody game last night because we can't get "a bloddy signal" at the moment!!!
Oh, well at least its another away game to go to next season ( A great bonus if your parents, like mine won't take me all over the country to see my favourite team,)
Oh, by the way george Bucks No.1 Cobbler I thought your poem was great
britgal at 10:13:29 Saturday May 27 2000
i thought the poem was pretty cool!
Wish I was you at 8:12:47 Saturday May 27 2000
Gosh you're so hard COBBLER at 23:1:8. How I admire you. A complete twat.
Anon at 1:25:41 Saturday May 27 2000
Dunno - why did you bother?
george Bucks No1 Cobbler at 1:17:19 Saturday May 27 2000
Did anyone like my poem at 14.35???? not one reaction - why di I bother!!!!
COBBLER at 23:1:8 Friday May 26 2000
HEY SO BORO WINNING AINT THE END OF THE WORLD COS NEXT SEASON GIVES US ANOTHER CHANCE TO GO DOWN THERE AND BASH UP THE CENTRE LIKE LAST TIME, YEAHHHHH!!!!, AND GO TO THE SCUM WEBSITE AND SEND ABUSE BACK AS SOME TO**ERS DO ON OUR SITE !!
dyl at 22:31:7 Friday May 26 2000
I just followed the link posted by anon at 21.13 and found that anon from 21:56 had been there too. And you know what, his grammar is shit there too! Ignoramous, if you going to abuse us get it right. It should be "and you all know it is" not "...now it is". To make the mistake once can be put down as a typo, to do it twice on 2 different message boards about 2 different teams just goes to show that you are a new class of twat!
Wisbech Willy at 22:8:37 Friday May 26 2000
Oh yes! Don't get out for another six months so I couldn't go tonight if you must know.
Paul at 22:8:14 Friday May 26 2000
By the law of average, we must surley take some points of Posh next year! And we don't have to travel so far to Posh!
britgal at 22:1:28 Friday May 26 2000
oh no!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it!! I wanted Posh to lose! Oh well, at least this means we get can get 6 points off them next year... Oh, it's no use! I still feel terrible!
Anon at 21:56:40 Friday May 26 2000
DEAD CERTS FOR RELEGATION NEXT SEASON ARE..............NORTHAMPTON TOWN.....FACT ....AND YOU ALL NOW IT IS ...
Tony at 21:49:29 Friday May 26 2000
Dare I sugest we try and bring Gabiadinni here, from the look on his face at the end, looks like he's available on a free!
Anon at 21:21:31 Friday May 26 2000
HAHAHAHA PISH 1 DARLO 0 ARE YOU WATCHING COBBLESCUM
Anon at 21:13:55 Friday May 26 2000
http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb938676
Steve Sutton at 21:13:6 Friday May 26 2000
Why not come and give your views?
You're all welcome.
Two View
Ray at 20:44:10 Friday May 26 2000
Don't they have transport to Wembley from Wisbech then? Why aren't you supporting your "team"? Too wet for the PooBoys? btw - its 0-0 at half time.
Wisbech Willy at 19:47:40 Friday May 26 2000
Tonight is our night and I'm looking forward to a 'FryUp' and don't forget today is Fryday! Come on The Posh!!!!!!
MartinW at 18:48:32 Friday May 26 2000
Dare I say it - Darren Byfield is available on a free transfer after being released by Aston Villa. And he impressed when he came to us on loan. One of the few strikers that did. The others being Daryl Clare and Jamie Forrester who will cost money to bring in. If we're short of cash, he could be an option.
Greg at 17:24:49 Friday May 26 2000
2-0 Darlo
News from Wembley at 17:21:37 Friday May 26 2000
Kick off for tonights game may be delayed to allow pitch repairs to be carried out after Barry Fry stood on the centre spot for 10 minutes without moving.
Vince at 17:16:26 Friday May 26 2000
Any predictions for the Pboro -v- Darlo game? - my guess 4-3 to Darlo after extra time.
Greg at 17:11:54 Friday May 26 2000
id rather posh win, 6 easy points next term (footy jargen) if darlo win theyll spend wads of cash and be harder to wup
Eh? at 16:13:18 Friday May 26 2000
Love Darlo???!!!??!?!?!?!? No, I do not.
Sid at 16:6:25 Friday May 26 2000
Come on Darlington, lets see a great win over the P**h boys! If you all love darlo clap your hands....!!!!
Ray at 16:0:6 Friday May 26 2000
Well taking the P out of the OSH certainly beats the moaners and groaners.
Vince at 15:0:5 Friday May 26 2000
I've changed my mind and now want Darlington to win tonight - we owe them some support for blowing it big time and letting us take the 3rd automatic promotion place.
george Bucks No1 Cobbler at 14:35:36 Friday May 26 2000
A small Poem
Lets sing up the Darlo, Though we havent got a Carlo, They splahed out loads of Dosh, Just to beat the Posh, Their managers a good guy, Not like big fat Barry Fry, I'll watch on the TV, to see Posh stay in Div 3
That big fat slimey toad, Who lives at londo roadn, He just one has one big wish, That his shi**y little PISH, Could be so elated , instead of relegated
So Howay the boys, With darlo wininng, such joys, to see them lift it up, that div 3 playoff cup, Will i wish the posh good luck - No NEVER, WILL I F**K
Thank you!!!!!!
george Bucks No1 Cobbler at 14:25:31 Friday May 26 2000
We love you darlo we do, we love you darlo, we do, we love u darlo we do, ohhhhhhhhhhh darlo we love you. Oh I hope to be singing that Tonight.
Not really at 14:14:47 Friday May 26 2000
Nah, I'd really rather not. Kettering took more to Wembley lol
Just in case you want to go to Wembley tonight....... at 13:52:55 Friday May 26 2000
Pish have sold 20,000 tickets and Darlo 8000. You can pay on the gate if you want to go.
Danny at 10:24:18 Friday May 26 2000
I have work commitments tonite, meaning that I won't be able to laugh at the Posh's attempts to get promotion. Want Darlo to win but at the end of the day whether its Darlo or Posh, I'll be there next season cheering on The Cobblers.
He's older than that!!! at 10:6:52 Friday May 26 2000
Northampton Town defender Richard Green has agreed a new one-year deal with the club, ending speculation about his future.
Green signed from Walsall on-loan in January and was rewarded for his displays with a contract until the end of the season.
The 22-year-old formed a formidable partnership with Ian Sampson at the back, and was offered a one-year deal by manager Kevin Wilson, and opted to accept the
deal following promotion to the Second Division.
Wilson said: "I'm pleased Richard has signed. He did very well for us last season and his experience of Division Two could be vital for us in the coming season.
"Now that Richard is tied up, I am looking to strengthen in other areas of the pitch. Although things might not happen immediately, supporters should know that there will
be new faces arriving at Sixfields before the start of next season."
dyl at 9:51:31 Friday May 26 2000
well I for one will be glued to the telly tonight. I'll have to find a black and white scarf. C'mon Darlo! Ha'way the lads!
Becky at 9:47:39 Friday May 26 2000
I don't care what anyone says, I'll never be liking the POSH, or cheeing them on. I don't care what league they're in but I reckon there just as cockey as that GIt Turley at the Diamonds!
Paul S at 9:44:59 Friday May 26 2000
Just like bloody buses, wait ages for them to appear then 2 arrive at once - Sorry must be more patient
Paul S at 9:44:3 Friday May 26 2000
Andy - that's an easy one - give me Darlo every time. It's not as if we have too many long trips this year anyway. Apart from Wrexham all the grounds should be under 2 hours away. Even Darlo takes only 2 1/2 hours and should be an easy 3 points now we have psyched them out
Paul S at 9:43:20 Friday May 26 2000
Andy - that's an easy one - give me Darlo every time. It's not as if we have too many long trips this year anyway. Apart from Wrexham all the grounds should be under 2 hours away. Even Darlo takes only 2 1/2 hours and should be an easy 3 points now we have psyched them out
Vince at 9:28:46 Friday May 26 2000
This "I hate the posh" and claiming that you are not a true fan if you don't want them to win tonight is a bit pathetic. If you really do need to hate them you have to play them, I hope that they win tonight so we can play them again next season. We will also get a better gate if we play Pboro and apart from the few fans based in the NE who wants to spend the day going to Darlington when 45 minutes gets you to London Road. As for saying that you want them out of the league - whats the point? - if they were not in the League then the chances of playing them or even hating them would be even less.
Carl at 9:9:14 Friday May 26 2000
Cheers Ray, but it makes no bloody difference now, tossers have just made me stay until 4pm anyway for a meeting that will take 10 minutes, poosticks!!!!!!!
Ray at 9:5:3 Friday May 26 2000
You don't even need to ring up - just check the Official Site - thats what its there for! (5:30)
Carl at 8:8:50 Friday May 26 2000
I know I could ring up, but does anyone on here know what time the Cobblers Club Shop closes today, as I am driving home from Frimley and was going to get a new shirt before my Twickenham trip tomorrow, so need to know what time to leave work.
Hate the POSH at 7:8:43 Friday May 26 2000
I dont care if Posh is just up the road, I want them out of the league. Those prats on here that talk about they would rather just drive up to Posh instead of Darlo are obviously not true Claret bloodied Cobblers, your probably still in your crappies. Would a Rangers fan want Celtic out of existence the answer is yes, so would Man U say the same about City and so on. Ease of transportation, local Derby its all crap. Yesterday at work one of my friends who happens to support PSH said wish me luck at Wembley, "I said I cant it goes against everything inside me, he was really surprised by my reaction!" I then went on and said I just want them to lose!! When you have been following the Cobblers from when the PSH got in league and been there so many times, and in reality they have mainly had the upper hand on us on the field I just HATE them and that will never change. So come on Darlo, and I dont like them much either with their fleet of mini buses going to Wembley, there as bad as Diamonds. Anyway got that off my chest, it was theraputic!! We only hate Peterborough!!!!!!!!!!!
TRB Mark at 0:25:53 Friday May 26 2000
If Andy C still looks in on us, good luck on Sunday. At least Gillingham have disproved the theory that losing at Wemley ends in relegation the following season. I'm off on my hols which is a big personal bonus for me us getting automatic promotion. I'll be sticking the v's up as I overtake the pooh on the A1.
Becky at 22:44:10 Thursday May 25 2000
COME ON DARLINGTON.
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A HATE WEBSITE FOR PETERBOROUGH?
OHHHH, I HATE THEM SO MUCH.
I'D REALLY LIKE TO TELL BARRY FRY WHAT HE CAN DO WITH HIS CRAP CLUB!
WELL OK , SO THEY'RE NOT THAT CRAP BUT I STILL DON'T LIKE THEM!!!!!!!!!
Andy at 22:33:43 Thursday May 25 2000
Which would you prefer on a winter's Saturday(probably)? A quick nip up the road to see Cobblers away, or a gruesome trek to the worst ground in the world, just south of the Arctic Circle.
Rob_M at 21:57:50 Thursday May 25 2000
.....AND WHOS EVERYONE CHEERING FOR FRIDAY NIGHT!!!??
MartinW at 19:55:25 Thursday May 25 2000
Some interesting players released by their clubs and available on a free. As far as strikers are concerned how about the former Everton, Deportivo and Monaco player, Frenchman Mickael Madar (31). Okay his wages may be high. Nigerian forward Emmanuel Omoyimni has been released by West Ham. Ian Marshall (33) is up for grabs after saying ta ta to Leicester. As a left midfielder, how about the Northern Irish international Kingsley Black (31) released by Grimsby. Efe Sodje (27), the Nigerian international central defender has been released by Colchester was with Luton. And defender John Scales has been released by Spurs. Left back Tony Dorigo (34) has gone from Derby County. Left Back Tom Cowan has departed Burnley. The former Arsenal midfielder Ian Selley (25) has been released by Fulham. Remember Sasa Curcic, the 27-year-old Yugoslavian international? He's been released by Motherwell. Sorry, thought it might be worth speculating.
M at 19:51:47 Thursday May 25 2000
COME ON YOU SAINTS
Anon at 15:15:23 Thursday May 25 2000
I don't want a Brazil Nut either they don't half stick in your choppers.
WSD at 13:49:18 Thursday May 25 2000
Want a Brazil win? Not really, but the sensible bet seems to be on them. I think I'll steer clear of that game though so not to be unpatriotic and concentrate on some low-scoring play-off finals.
Berk at 13:2:7 Thursday May 25 2000
Thanks anon for responding, we all need to at least try and laugh.
Jimmy at 12:40:8 Thursday May 25 2000
C I J, I am based out here in Cyprus
CIJ at 12:32:5 Thursday May 25 2000
I'm 17 and I know a number of mates who are looking for a club to join as they have been relesed from their clubs (direones etc.) Where would your club be based.
Jimmy at 12:29:15 Thursday May 25 2000
CIJ,I am looking from year 9 plus I think thatis like 14 onwards
The CYPRIOT COBBLER at 12:27:35 Thursday May 25 2000
Hello again,I have been off line for a month due to my Modem/computer being struck by lightnung,believe me trying to get a decent bit of hardware out here is difficult.Anyway I think it is great that Carlo has eventually gone.I was shocked to find out that Sean Parrish was released.I was n`t too bothered about Sturridge though.I think he should have gone instead of McGavin.Why is it we always seem to take the goalscoring prowess out of some consistent goalscorers?Well I personally think King Kev has made the correct decisions and congratulations go out to him,his staff and the team.
CIJ at 12:27:21 Thursday May 25 2000
Jimmy, what ages are you looking for in players??
JIMMY at 12:19:58 Thursday May 25 2000
Hi, I am an avid fan all like most of you who post stuff on this site.I am posting this in the hope that people may be able to help me. I am currently getting a team of youths together and I am struggling on activities for training and stuff.If any body can help me please leave a posting on this web site page.....UP THE COBBLERS
CIJ at 11:33:49 Thursday May 25 2000
I take it no one else is in here with the last comment comming at 6:05 or are my schools computers shit at updating this page?
CIJ at 11:21:29 Thursday May 25 2000
Sorry the last comment was from teamtalk.com NOT tamtalk.com!!! SORRY
CIJ at 11:20:24 Thursday May 25 2000
Another thing nicked from tamtalk.com Kevin Wilson is planning to bring two of his former loan stars, strikers Daryl Clare and Jamie Forrester, to the club on a permanent basis.
The two forwards both helped the club to promotion during loan spells at Sixfields, during last season.
Following the release of strikers Carlo Corazzin and Simon Sturridge, Wilson has set his priority in signing a forward, and has revealed that Clare and Forrester are at the top of his shopping list.
Wilson admitted: "It's fair to say that I'm looking to bring in Daryl and Jamie.
"It's no secret that I'm an admirer of both of them and it is this sort of quality of player that we will need if we are serious about doing well in the Second Division.
"I'm waiting to see what can be worked out as it could be difficult to sort something out with either of them."
With Grimsby reportedly losing £15,000-a-week, Clare is likely to be off-loaded to raise cash, but the signing of Forrester remains a difficult job with his club FC Utrecht wanting a six-figure sum.
Now my comments!!!! 6 figure sum????? that could be anything £100,000 (not that much) to £999,999 (A bloody rip off). Anyone know how much thay are actually asking for??
Anon at 6:5:40 Thursday May 25 2000
Mick that's because he's a Pink Shirt with yellow hair and in answer to the question last night WSD ask your mum.
mick at 23:59:58 Wednesday May 24 2000
WSD, I've just re-read your message and it seems you want a Brazil win. I'm ashamed of you, but the same criteria applies. The only thing I would say is that protocol would not allow a Brazil victory, but what do I know?... not much
SOMOW at 23:0:57 Wednesday May 24 2000
Just try it sh*t face!
Mystery Benefactor at 22:39:3 Wednesday May 24 2000
I have it on good authority that you can definitely count Griggs out. He's not that bloody stupid.
M at 22:26:22 Wednesday May 24 2000
Who agrees that the smelly old man outside the Woolwich in Abington Street needs a kicking?
Anon at 22:9:51 Wednesday May 24 2000
Hey WSD. Which sexual position produces the ugliest children?
Big beck+tony at 22:9:50 Wednesday May 24 2000
Northampton Town Manager Kevin Wilson today announced that 3 players of his
current squad would not be offered new terms for next season.
19/5/2ooo where have you been
Midfielder Sean Parrish and strikers Carlo Corazzin and Simon Sturridge
have not been offered new terms, while loan goalkeeper Alex O'Reilly
returns to West Ham United after completing his season long loan.
Parrish arrived at Sixfields from Doncaster Rovers in 1996 and Wilson said,
"It was a tough decision. Sean has done very well for the club but I need
to try and create room to improve the squad and I would like to thank him
for his efforts and wish him and his family all the best for the future.
Sean is at an age now where he needs to be playing first team football and
that is something I cannot guarantee him and I'm trying to be fair to
Sean." Striker Corazzin, a Canadian international, arrived from Plymouth in
1998 and Wilson said "This was another difficult decision to make. We all
know that Carlo has done an excellent job for the club but he is set to
miss an awful lot of matches next season with his international commitments
and for a club with limited resources, it is impossible for us to offer
Carlo a contract that reflects his ability. I'd like to thank all of the
released players for their efforts during their time here and wish them all
the very best for the future."
Simon Sturridge has been freed after one season following his arrival from
Stoke City last summer.
Defender Richard Green has been offered a one year deal, while the club
will continue to monitor the fitness of fellow defender Tony Dobson before
making a decision on his future.
On the plus side, Wilson said, "We are now actively looking to strengthen
and I know the players I want to bring in. It may take some time, but
supporters should know that we are in the market for the right calibre of
player that will make this club a force in Division 2. I won't rush in to
signings, but I will sign any player I know will improve us and there will
be some new faces arriving at Sixfields over the summer."
Young Cobblers striker Andy Morrow has been selected for the Northern
Ireland under 21 squad for their 2 matches against Scotland and Wales in
the week commencing May 29.
Club Secretary
Northampton Town Football Club
http://www.ntfc.co.uk
mick at 21:50:36 Wednesday May 24 2000
WSD, it's an interesting bet. The problem you need to have is half time coming at the right time. Hardly ever does a team losing at half time go on to win. The bet you really want to do is England to win after going behind. I spoke to my local bookie who would be prepared to give around 16-1 for that as long as it was a reasonable bet. That means at least £20 and preferably more. That's a lot for a long shot, but if you're still keen try an independent bookie, preferably in the morning when the manager/owner is around. My punt if for an honourable draw. Mind you, what do I know? My 2-0 to Real Madrid lasted a mere few minutes.
Anon at 21:26:42 Wednesday May 24 2000
Obviously nobody wants to see Steve Earle then? Oh well I suppose I'll tout them.
Anon at 21:21:52 Wednesday May 24 2000
berk, try the kebab van on the Market Square. Or even Up All Night
Anthill Mob at 21:19:38 Wednesday May 24 2000
Paul S, old? Wacky Races is on cartoon network practically every day
News at 20:57:54 Wednesday May 24 2000
Jason White has just been signed up by Cheltenham Town.
Tony at 20:38:31 Wednesday May 24 2000
Go to the Official site, and then the Latest News section. There you will see an OFFICIAL announcement that Carlo is not being offered a new contract and is therefore going to be a free agent soon. I think it's just denial that is keeping people from understanding English! :)
Big Beck at 20:22:54 Wednesday May 24 2000
So, has Carlo Deffinately gone?
I don't remember seeing an official announcement about it and everyone keeps coming up to me and asking if its all true.
So will someone please let me know.
Paul S at 20:3:58 Wednesday May 24 2000
Mould Bros - they have about as much sense as the Boulder Bros from wacky races (oops showing my age) - I wrote and complained about there humour when the hairdressers played the youth team one half time - quite frankly they are an embarassment to NTFC and should have been released and we should have kept super Sean
Wrong Euro Cup Final at 19:52:20 Wednesday May 24 2000
Radio 5 have got it wrong tonight theyve got the wrong match on who the hell are Real Madrid and Valencia, the big one is on Saturday come on you Saints, but come on August its so boring, im not even interested in Euro 2000, its Cobblers or bust!!
Anon at 18:59:46 Wednesday May 24 2000
Bit of a long shot but does anyone want two tickets to see Steve Earle and The Dukes at Warwick Uni tomorrow? 6pm start £10 the pair.
Berk at 18:26:38 Wednesday May 24 2000
Where is the mystery donner?
State The Obvious at 17:49:44 Wednesday May 24 2000
TOO MUCH AND TOO OLD!
Hartwell at 17:12:10 Wednesday May 24 2000
CIJ - there can only be a handful of people likely/willing to put up/loan the £200k. the rumour mill is in full swing and candidates mentioned include: Stephen Griggs, Peter Randall,Ian Welch and Lyn Wilson. Take your pick! Personally I doubt very much if Griggs is the mystery benefactor, despite the gossip to that effect that's currently flying aroun the Irthlingborough area.
adam at 16:57:35 Wednesday May 24 2000
cheers gaz i really thankyou for it. feel free to e-mail me so we can correspond about the beloved town they call northampton. bye
gaz at 16:54:46 Wednesday May 24 2000
I did it myself. It's amazing what a simple graphics package can do, and believe me it was really easy to do. The imagemap on the front page was harder, but not too bad once I understood what html was required. I nabbed the Sixfields pic off Dave Thornton's site so I guess what comes around goes around. Use the background if you want, but it really isn't too hard to design your own.
james at 16:51:2 Wednesday May 24 2000
Hi, I've created a brand new Divison 2 message board at http://come.to/division2 for fans of all divison 2 teams to discuss what ever they wish. Please feel free to visit and post
Oh and I reckon you will do well next seasen with King Kev at the Helm
ADAM at 16:44:45 Wednesday May 24 2000
ARE YOU SURE? I CAN ALWAYS REMOVE IT IT'S JUST THAT IT COULD LOOK A BIT SILLY WITHOUT IT.
WHERE DID YOU GET IT ANYWAY?
Gaz at 16:41:21 Wednesday May 24 2000
Not upset, hence the smiley at the end of the comment. I designed it originally for 100% Cobblers which is at www.geocities.com/colosseum/field/7576/index.html . It's been so long since I've updated it that I don't blame you for being unaware of its existence. The site's been plundered by a number of people. Some with permission, some without. I'm not overly bothered, but it is nice to be asked.
adam at 16:35:38 Wednesday May 24 2000
what do you mean. i was sent the background as a picture from a town fan in bulgaria. where else is this background. SORRY IF I'VE UPSET ANYONE!!!
gaz at 16:30:23 Wednesday May 24 2000
Hint to website owners - when setting up a new website, go to the effort of designing your own background. Nothing looks worse than nicking someone else's. Isn't that right Adam ;)
Adam Marriott at 16:7:40 Wednesday May 24 2000
Thers a nw northampton town Fan page been created. It's not totally up and runnig and the news reel needs updating but soon you be able to find all your NTFC and ENGLAND team news. I'll keep you posted to it's progress.
in the mean time feel free to visit the site at
www.angelfire.com/zine/ntfc
Everyone at 14:29:36 Wednesday May 24 2000
You are right Vince, I don't! :-)
Carl at 14:10:43 Wednesday May 24 2000
Must be my bloody machine then. Sodding UNIX and old bloody Netscape. The things you have to put up with.
Vince at 14:0:50 Wednesday May 24 2000
Carl, no axe to grind for Sky but they do mention Corazzin, Parrish and Sturridge although they don't say if they are out of contract or released. Another item of interest on that site is a report that our old friend Uriah Rennie has been "demoted" from the Premiership. Maybe we will see him next year at Sixfields - dispite his "generosity" with red and yellow cards I think he's a good ref, although I don't suppose everyone will agree.
Carl at 13:40:59 Wednesday May 24 2000
The shame about the Sky Sports site is that it hasn't updated for days. Mr. Corazzins et al departures have not been listed on it yet. It would be a marvellous thing for this club if for the first time in years we could have two out and out strikers of the class of Clare and Forrester, what with them linking up with Steve Howard or each other, it could be stuff dreams are made of and sadly I fear it could be just that, dreams. How good it would be though.
Danny at 13:30:8 Wednesday May 24 2000
Right, the Carlo situation. 1. What club would pay us money toward the end of the season for a player they can get for nothing now. 2. Whats the point of paying god knows how much to a player who's going to miss most of the season jetting off to Canada for WC qualifiers. 3. I believe he had the chance to sign a contract since April and had'nt done so, prefering to wait to see what other options there were. He's gone. Thanks Carlo for the goals etc and good luck for the future, which is where we should look too. The future. Come on in Jamie and Daryl.
Vince at 12:58:20 Wednesday May 24 2000
There's a list of all players who have been released or who are out of contract on the Sky Sports site - www.skysports.com
CIJ at 12:43:45 Wednesday May 24 2000
Ray - what kind of wages would Furlong Require and how old is he??
Ray at 12:12:28 Wednesday May 24 2000
Birmingham's top scorer last season - Paul Furlong - has been released - could be worth it (and coming from the Brum area, its bound to be a big point in his favour as well!!)
CIJ at 11:47:18 Wednesday May 24 2000
Thank you very much anon. I don't suppose that you have any more money lying around??? Yesterday it was announced that Scunthorpe have released about 5 players. One of those is a defender called Richard Logan. If anyone has contact with Kev tell him to approach him. He is tall strong good in the air and a good tackler!!! The ideal defender. At the age of 28 he has a few years left in him as well. Anyone else heard of him??
Anon at 11:28:58 Wednesday May 24 2000
I'm the doner......
CIJ at 11:20:36 Wednesday May 24 2000
On the back of the E.T. (Wellingborough edition) it said we were puttin a bid in for Clare and Forrester. Great!!! But what was even better was that they said a mystery doner had come forward with £200,000. Anyone know if there is any truth behind this???? Are any of you the doner??
Embarrassing? at 9:28:46 Wednesday May 24 2000
Not as embarassing as when he tried to play football at Clarky's testimonial, and then wouldn't leave the pitch when Wilson wanted to sub him.
WSD at 8:39:48 Wednesday May 24 2000
Mick you're a betting man, after seeing Brazil's gameplan last night what would you say to a HT England FT Brazil bet at 25/1 for Saturday's game at Wembley?
WSD at 8:34:38 Wednesday May 24 2000
Mick - 3-2 to Valencia
Anon at 2:16:39 Wednesday May 24 2000
I found him to be totally embarassing at the launch.
Anon at 2:16:2 Wednesday May 24 2000
Whos Colin Mould? Why was he doing the shirt launch instead of Pete Smith?
Anon at 23:51:35 Tuesday May 23 2000
COLIN MOULD WAS THE M.C. AT THE KIT LAUNCH, SLAGGING OFF DIREONES, SAINTS & THE PLOPPIES. HE IS THE ONE WHO RUNS THE 1/2 TIME SHOOT THE BOOT ON MATCHDAYS. I HOPE THAT SATISFIES YOU "THE INQUIRER"
MAD4IT at 23:15:52 Tuesday May 23 2000
Clare and Forrester thats and intresting attacking combo but knowing our luck we prob wont get either because Carlo will leave and we will get NO money for him to add to the LACK of money we have at the min shouldn't have let him go you know ? only one prof striker Howard and Morrow who isn't quite ready for div 2 - lacks experience in first team where are we going wrong COME BACK CARLO ALL IS FORGIVEN
mick at 23:6:5 Tuesday May 23 2000
ok, allround football lovers, what's your tip for the Euro Championship game? Mine is Real Madrid 2-0.
britgal at 21:40:16 Tuesday May 23 2000
TCMP, did u mention my amazing (stolen) idea about goal sponsership 2 the board? Cos i think it's a brilliant idea. And where can i see a picture of the new kit 'cos last time i checked, it wasn't on the official website.
The Inquirer at 21:29:36 Tuesday May 23 2000
Tell me: who was the presenter, at the Cobblers new shirt launch, who slagged off the Saints, Poppies and Diamonds?
M at 21:4:55 Tuesday May 23 2000
I think the Cobblers could be in division one next season. There's a real chance. We have a bit of money now, and Kevin will use it wisely. I think ManUtd should loan out their youngsters to us, (like Beckham to Preston), and it would do us both a favour. Does Ferguson have an email address?!
Hillsborough here we come!
M at 21:2:1 Tuesday May 23 2000
Oh dear. This guestbook has gone downhill. It needs some sort of debate to talk about. Any ideas?
DEN at 20:58:20 Tuesday May 23 2000
Did anyone notice that only 4 teams in the whole league, including the premiership, won more games than us last season? Get out there, buy your season ticket, get a friend to buy one. Buy the new shirt, it is excellent, help put money in the coffers, then we might be able to buy Clare and Jamie + a few others, who knows we might do well next season!!!!!!!(Will that shut up you moaners then? I doubt it)I for one think the board are doing a good job and deserve a bit of credit
Tony at 20:41:22 Tuesday May 23 2000
Its very British this moaning lark! :))
Greg at 20:24:13 Tuesday May 23 2000
Wow!is everybody on holiday??
Anon at 20:12:13 Tuesday May 23 2000
.
MartinW at 18:53:28 Tuesday May 23 2000
Shut me up,im so boring,PLEASE
MartinW at 18:52:11 Tuesday May 23 2000
Please,shut me up im so boring.
MartinW at 18:51:18 Tuesday May 23 2000
Please shut me up, im so boring
MartinW at 18:50:0 Tuesday May 23 2000
make me shut, up im so boring
MartinW at 18:28:55 Tuesday May 23 2000
The real moaners are the ones who complain about the moaners who are not in fact moaning. If you see what I mean.
Very interested to read that we are after Forrester and Clare - if we can land both of them that would indeed be good news.
Also great to hear that Richard Green today officially signed up for another year.
And great again to hear Kevin Wilson say: Although things might not happen immediately, supporters should know that there will be new faces arriving at Sixfields before the start of next season."
That's the kind of positive vibes we need.
Good old Kevin.
Now interpret THAT as moaning.
NO!!! at 18:24:21 Tuesday May 23 2000
tosh-plastic manc
Steve at 17:50:18 Tuesday May 23 2000
As a final word on the subject of the tune for Fields of Green. The first team to use this was Man United in the late seventies.The song goes We`ll never die ,We`ll never die, We`ll keep the red flag flying high cos Man United will never die.Incidentally the song is still sung today.
Gorgeous cobbler woman at 16:10:34 Tuesday May 23 2000
Jamie Forrester - sign for us and I will 'sleep' with you on demand !
Paul H at 16:3:4 Tuesday May 23 2000
Richard Green has just signed a new one year deal.
Chairman of the Board at 16:0:36 Tuesday May 23 2000
Today's Chron carries a story that we are chasing a double signing of Clare and Forrester. Now moan about that then.
BeckyBoobs at 15:19:55 Tuesday May 23 2000
Whats up with the official site these days?? No 'official news' since May 16th, and they havent even mentioned about the players that have been released... Good job we have the Chro, eh?? LOL!!!
Vince at 15:9:55 Tuesday May 23 2000
Plenty of tickets for Fridays Div 3 play off final - Peterborough have sold about 15000 and Darlington around 6000. The gate will obviously be reduced as its a friday night game. For Darlo supporters the £20 to £30 coach fare plus having to take a day off work must make them a bit bitter and twisted that they missed out on automatic promotion!
Looking on the bright side at 15:6:18 Tuesday May 23 2000
Actually the moaning is a good sign - I think most of us would agree we feel we have transformed from an also ran in the third division to a natural for the second with our aim set for better things. Last season's relegation was seen by many as a fall from grace, and consequently this years return was nothing more than we deserved. As supporters we expect to be pushing for promotion from div 2 rather than fighting against relegation from it. It should be seen as a complement to the board that we feel this way and are concerned when we lose players of Carlo's ability without a signed up replacement. Patience is not easy without knowledge of the actual situation, but we should trust Kevin and the board to do the best they can for the club, and if things don't work out as we hope then it probably isn't for want of trying by the club. COME ON THE COBBLERS
Anon at 13:49:51 Tuesday May 23 2000
oooh. hark at her!
Dave at 13:21:20 Tuesday May 23 2000
One thing spoilt the after match celebrations for me TCMP, it was the comment you made about Atkins and Chester going down. I would have hoped that you were above that, what is done is done, the club has moved on and so should you. As for doing three rounds with dissenters I personally had enough of the bully boy tactics when you were involved with Labour Club FC. Perhaps we are just witnessing 'new labour' in action! I hope this is viewed as constructive criticism although I must confess the view I have at present is a little gutural.
Ray at 13:7:4 Tuesday May 23 2000
We can't sell him - hes a free agent!
BEN at 12:57:1 Tuesday May 23 2000
do not sell CARLO ever
Bez at 12:54:21 Tuesday May 23 2000
Why can't we but chips and burgers inside the ground? It means that if I'm in a rush to get to the ground I have to eat either the trash that they sell or wait until full time and a trip to Burger King. If they just sold burgers and chips! Also the possibility of us signing Forrester increased when Corazzin and O'Reilly left. No offence to either but O'Reilly never justified his ghigh wages and a reserve 'keeper will be found equal in every way just a lower earner, whilst Carlo played some good games but never scored 2 goals in a game for us. Howard and Forrester have both done this and would require lower wages. If we want to go into the realms of the impossible Furlong, Adebola and Ndlovu all went on the transfer list today. I'd suggest Furlong is worth £200000, Adebola £1m and Ndlovu £500000 but these are guestimates. As for the new signings, only a new goalie and striker are needed. Gould is promising as are Thompson and Morrow. Why not give them a go if the situation arises, for crying out loud if they are good enough for professional contracts surely they are good enough for 1st team football otherwise we would have released them.
andy hall at 12:24:54 Tuesday May 23 2000
i'm gay
andy hall at 12:24:52 Tuesday May 23 2000
i'm gay
andy hall at 12:24:51 Tuesday May 23 2000
i'm gay
andy hall at 12:24:47 Tuesday May 23 2000
i'm gay
andy hall at 12:24:43 Tuesday May 23 2000
i'm gay
Old Cobbler at 10:37:55 Tuesday May 23 2000
How long have Chelsea used that tune because I can recall FOG being sung in the eighties.
Ian Dury at 8:36:36 Tuesday May 23 2000
I'm Spasticus, I'm Spasticus, I'm Spasticus Autisticus
A Pointer Sister at 8:31:39 Tuesday May 23 2000
I'm so excited
Ray at 1:37:4 Tuesday May 23 2000
I'm Ray...
sparticus at 23:57:39 Monday May 22 2000
Im sparticus
Martin W at 23:56:46 Monday May 22 2000
Ill be pissed off if we get forrester ,i want john gayle back instead,him and carlo up front and ill have loads to moan about.
Andy at 22:51:14 Monday May 22 2000
Unless the award was for the words...
Cherie Blair at 22:39:44 Monday May 22 2000
"I forgot what an ordeal Labour can be" - wonder what she was trying to say?
Ray at 22:38:8 Monday May 22 2000
.....or the Labour Party.......
Ray at 22:36:0 Monday May 22 2000
As the tune was writtin pre-1600 I guess whoever wrote it should have the award.
Andy at 22:24:23 Monday May 22 2000
Ray, the point is FOG won Best Anthem more for the lyrics than the tune. Otherwise you're right, it should have been awarded to Chelsea, who you would have to agree got there first.
Anon at 22:4:33 Monday May 22 2000
M, Sid does all the chat stuff
Anon at 22:0:9 Monday May 22 2000
Hello Ralph
Soccer Thug at 21:56:56 Monday May 22 2000
Good on the bloke who had a go at TCMP about the hot dogs....I bet new labour were also responsible fot the pies going up by 5p each last year. Not a lot you might well say, but when you eat 5 before the match and another 3 at half time it soon adds up. Coupling that with the increased duty on fags and booze has made my pre-match session of 20 tabs and a dozen pints bloody expensive, not to mention the post-match celebration. I would feel really pissed off if I didn't have that job in the city of London to supplement my giro cheque.
M at 21:46:58 Monday May 22 2000
OK. sod the idea! the effort was there!
To M at 21:44:36 Monday May 22 2000
I'll help you if you take Moaning MartinW with you.
Andy at 21:44:18 Monday May 22 2000
MartinW, to understand why players get the abuse they do, you have to understand why people go to football matches at all. Why do we care about something over which we have no control? The elation we get when the Cobblers win is simply secondhand, we did nothing except watch and shout. This elation is so elusive, no wonder people get upset when our representatives mess it up. That's why a lot of the talk is about commitment and desire to win, when it's obvious no-one has more desire than the players themselves. That's also why there is so much antipathy to all club boards It's simply envy, they have the control we crave and cannot afford.
M at 21:44:9 Monday May 22 2000
Well???
M at 21:36:21 Monday May 22 2000
Some should set up an IRC Chat room for us Cobblers guestbook people. I'll do it, if anyone else is up for it.
MartinW at 21:35:39 Monday May 22 2000
M, LOL
M to MartinW at 21:34:37 Monday May 22 2000
Feyenoord = Dundee Utd (last season!)
No, i agree with you MartinW. I pray that Forrester comes!
MartinW at 21:31:27 Monday May 22 2000
M, I'm not trying to say the Dutch First Division is any centre of excellence - but it is far better than the Scottish Prem. And Feyenoord are also contenders in the Dutch league.
Chris at 21:30:17 Monday May 22 2000
As a regular reader of this guest book I enjoy all the comments, whether positive or totally negative, because they usually stimulate a good debate/slanging match. I do not believe that the recent spate of total negativity is posted by more than a couple of people making multiple postings and would question whether they deserve a response from TCMP. I would also question how representative the views expressed on the guest book actually are. The postings of recent would indicate that we are all in a state of doom & gloom, however, season tickets are flowing out of 6fields like beer was at Chevys on the night we beat Bristol Rovers.
nsb at 21:29:38 Monday May 22 2000
i didnt think they were......... but it looks as though our forward line next year will be wilson and howard with the dragon in reserve.........
To NSB at 21:27:20 Monday May 22 2000
No, they're not.
nsb at 21:23:19 Monday May 22 2000
are these caruthers rumours true at all?
MartinW at 21:22:49 Monday May 22 2000
TCMP, there's a fine line between fair intelligent comment and abuse - and it seems you've heard too much of the latter. As have I, throughout last season at Sixfields when we were doing well. Personally, I think it is totally healthy to have open discussion about the current affairs of the club, as I am sure you do too. And I'm sure if there is a debate to be had about whether we should have sold Carlo before he went on a free to recoup money, you may not agree, but you would not deny that freedom of expression. After all you were willing to take a lot of flak when you discussed the position of Ian Atkins by both the board - who had you banned from the match day programme - and a certain section of the fans. People take it all too seriously perhaps. People's mood for the day can be punctuated by a whether the Cobblers win or lose. Take the day we lost to Halifax and the programmes that were chucked at the bench and the swearing which I could just not believe. It's gone too far. The abuse I've heard hurled at Frainy out loud because he made one mistake. You might be disappointed by Hendo when he hits his cross into Row Z of the East Stand but people shouldn't get on his back they way they do, even though they may privately cringe. It's all a matter of degrees. Maybe people's frustrations about football run far too high. It seems that sometimes the aspirations of fans are such that football has become more than just a game. Maybe expectations in the Second will not be as wild as they were in the Third. Maybe we can all get behind the team more next season. But I also hope that the healthy discussion about how the club is run can and should continue.
M to MartinW at 21:19:43 Monday May 22 2000
But the Dutch league is rubbish....
Celtic and Rangers = Ajax and PSV
NSB at 21:13:33 Monday May 22 2000
way to go TCMP..... im gonna vote labour now!
|MartinW at 20:48:19 Monday May 22 2000
Ray - Of course we have a lot to celebrate - god knows I've done a lot of that over the last few weeks. But people can only react to the news that comes out of the club. And if the chairman says we have to cut down our squad, we have to watch the wages because we've made big losses and we probably won't get Forrester. And then we hear that Carlo has gone. You have got to be sad about that. It doesn't mean that people should just hurl abuse at the board, though. They have to be given a chance. It's just a shame they could not be a bit more upbeat themselves about what has happened. If we can't get a deal together over Forrester and we lose him, I'll be totally gutted. Really gutted. Coz with him you don't just get a 20 goals a season striker but you also get someone who gets the best out of Steve Howard. They make a great team. And if we could just get that forward line sorted and get another reserve forward along with a decent left sided come central midfielder, a reserve keeper and a decent defender or two, we could easily keep clear of relegation. I think most Cobblers fans will be happy if we stay up next season. That's got to be the target, consolidation. And then we can build on that. Like Wycombe did. But Wycombe would have sunk if they did not have Sean Devine. One of the top goalscorers in the Second last season. And in Forrester we have a player who will make us money, I'm sure if we only had the bottle. Because I believe it's down to bottle. Coz of the money involved, the board are scared of possibly making an expensive mistake, it seems. I think Forrester's record speaks for itself. And Utrecht are in the top division of the Dutch league, they are no small club. It's no disgrace to not make it there - especially in a strange country. So if I'm sad, it's because there is a lot of sad news eminating from the club at the moment. As soon as I hear something positive, I'll be up for it. It's in the blood. Like a virus.
TCMP at 20:30:38 Monday May 22 2000
I think most members of the board gave up a long time ago when it come to expecting praise from some sections of the fan base. The pain far outweighs the gain everytime. I remember when Brian first asked me to stand as his replacement, I said no, as not only did it mean wearing a jacket and tie on match days (making it 6 days in 7)but I knew it would also bring it's fair share of grief. I wasn't wrong within 6 months of going on the board I was castigated by some supporters (and some at the club) for having the audacity to say what many were thinking. At Shrewsbury in the cup some old boy game upto me after the game waving his fist shouting, "It's all your bloody fault you troublemaker!! I will never vote Labour again!!" On another occasion a guy came steaming upto me in the directors box at Sixfields after half time, red faced and sweating, and had a go at me because the kiosk had ran out of hot dogs!! as he said "Your my f**^%#g MP and on the board, so what are you gonna f*^%~#g do about it!!" The point I make is that none of the board are there for the glory, the pain far outweighs the gain and I sometimes wonder why some of them put up with it. I for one would stand aside tommorrow if someone came forward who I felt could represent both the Trust's interests and work well with the other board members, all of which (as has been said on numerous occasions) are all devoted fans. For the record, the Carlo situation is as it was some weeks ago ie his contract was up, we made him an offer, which after a period of time was withdrawn, and he is now a free agent. The Sean Parrish issue is also clear cut. His contract was up. The manager looked at the options and reccommended to the board not to renew. I am sure Sean will find another club very easily and he deserves 1st team football,and a lot of praise for his service to the club, he is not only a good proffesional but also a top bloke (Labour voter as well) I for one would like to think we could offer him week to week terms if he is not fitted up elsewhere, but I don't believe that that will be the case. If we want to bring people in we have to let people go and it is wise to work out your finances before you go shopping. As I said a couple of weeks ago nothing major will happen on signings until June/July, but Kev & Kev know who they want and have the full backing of the board to chase the same. So those who say stop whinging are 100% on the ball.I don't recall anyone coming up to me (or any other director) after the Torquay game and saying "the trouble with you lot is your just not astute enough" offenders should be identified taken on the pitch at half time, and I will do 3 x three minute rounds with them to keep the crowd amused. keep the comments (and were needed criticism) constructive and give a real opinion not just a gutter snipe. All question answered.....Tony
Anon at 18:26:35 Monday May 22 2000
Northamptonian
Pablo at 18:25:12 Monday May 22 2000
I meant to say "this suits a hardworking and skilful MIDFIELD" (sorry the "midfield" got missed out!
F But(a true northamptoian) at 18:24:36 Monday May 22 2000
A few minates ago i went outside and there was a right nip in the air so i thought sod this its too bloody cold and i went back inside to watch the simpsons, but to my horror it was an episode that id seen before,doh, looking out the window it looked like the sun had come out so i went back out into the garden only to find that it was to bloody warm .........THE BOTTOM LINE IS -WHAT A BUNCH OF MOANING BASTARDS WE ARE!
Pablo at 18:23:39 Monday May 22 2000
For once I must agree with Martin W's comment of a day or two ago - Howard + Forrester = a striking partnership, just as Carlo + Clare was a partnership and Carlo + Howard was NOT a partnership. Howard likes playing with his back to goal, getting flick ons and holding the ball up to lay it off to the midfield. This suits a quick, direct striker (Forrester), not a slow but clinical goalpoacher with good anticipation (Carlo). It also suits a hardworking and skilful (which we already have). Now Carlo has gone, we need Forrester or a striker with a similar style or Howard will be little use to the team either...and the budget obviously does not stretch to 2 new first-choice strikers. Given the financial shortage I'm surprised at the decision over Sean Parrish - I thought he was a little unlucky to lose his place and would be worth keeping. I hope he stays on a monthly contract, if that's an option...leaving Forrester (or A.N.Other), a reserve goalie, a reserve striker and a reserve right back to find !!!
Count 'em at 18:3:50 Monday May 22 2000
There more people moaning about moaners than there are moaners.
WSJ at 16:27:14 Monday May 22 2000
On which planet do the moaners currently invading this site come from? The Cobblers had a fantastic season after the two Kevins took over and we gained automatic promotion, a rare achievement and one to be enjoyed over the summer months. My own view is that season ticket sales will go well, new quality players in the Wilson mode (hopefully including Forrester) will be added to an already good squad and we can look forward with real optimism to a good season in Division 2. Afetr that anything is possible. O ye of liitle faith!!
Becky at 16:8:37 Monday May 22 2000
You really are a sad load of people aren't you. I totally agree with RAy. We should be happy at the minute still with the joys of promotion in us. We'll be fine in Division 2 i'm sure even if we lose a few players on the way. If we sign Forrester then we won't miss Carlo, but I'd like to wish Carlo and Sean all the best for the future.And who really cares about the prices of shirts and the tickets, while people are still paying for them they're still going to sell!!
Danny at 14:0:55 Monday May 22 2000
Lets remember, if it wasn't for a lot of hard work, time and effort from a certain board of directors, we could have been in a worse postion than Chester right now. Remember? when we had the worst team in the league, the worst ground, even less money than we have now? COME ON COBBLERS!!!!
Ray at 13:41:17 Monday May 22 2000
Just be thankful you don't support Chester - then you would really have something to moan about!
Carl at 13:24:39 Monday May 22 2000
Well said Danny, it's about time the optimism came back. What the hell has happened on this board, I went away on Friday, miss out for a couple of days and it's all Doom and Gloom. WHY? One of our best seasons ever finished just over 2 weeks ago and people can't wait to start slagging things off that there was never going to be any real control over anyway, unbelievable. I hope the season comes around even quicker now because then all the comments that are being made will be proved either right or wrong but it seems a little strange to start moaning when we are still in May, there is no football until August. Come on cheer up. Just look at Hartlepool and Barnet fans and one more after Friday, now they have got something to be down about.
Danny at 13:18:29 Monday May 22 2000
Ray, I agree, I think we will do ok in Division 2. Everyones panicing at the small squad we've got at the moment. Players are probably still on/ just coming back from holiday. They then see what they're being offered by their current clubs and other clubs before deciding. I have complete faith that Kev will bring in some quality players. Look at the signings he's already made. COME ON COBBLERS!!!!
I know about as much as the Real Insider REALLY knows. at 13:4:41 Monday May 22 2000
Someone has just told me, so it has to be true that The Cobblers lacklustre board who have absolutely no ambition in football terms and just do it for the 'Glory' of being on the board of one of the top teams in the country who make money hand over fist and never spend any of that money on new players have told Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson to get the signature of one Kevin Francis from Stockport County the big, tall, outrageously skillful 12 foot 9 inch tall striker has been seen as a perfect partner for Steve Howard as he is only about 6 foot something. What with the Cobblers reeling from the 'shock' (i.e. we all knew months ago) departure of Vatican City International Carlo Corazzin, a big tall gangly useless footballer has been seen as the ideal replacement. Now that is some real inside information, which admittedly is completely untrue, but The Insider hasn't posted any drivel for a couple of hours, so I thought I would make something up and post it on here.
dyl at 10:54:5 Monday May 22 2000
If we can get 2 players (inc Forrester) for the cash that we would have had to pay to keep Carlo, then releasing him is good business. We must be realistic. It would have been nice to have kept Carlo, but he would have been an expensive luxury. He's looking after himself and his family. Fair play to him, but the Directors must put the club first. I also feel sure that if Kev had thought Carlo was indispensible then the Board would have kept him. NTFC is not in a position to waste money on sentiment, so it's goodbye Carlo, goodbye Sean. If money were no object we would have kept one or both of them. CArlo scored 14 League goals last year from a full season. He may miss 16 games this year. Is he worth big money when he may score less than 10 goals? I think not. We need to live in the real world, Forrester is a better prospect than Carlo for the future of the club.
Sibs at 10:21:2 Monday May 22 2000
Just a few thoughts - appologies for the order being nowt in particular. 1) Season Tickets, perhaps the board should consider promising that there will be no increase in price next year. If (and i hope not obviously) we go down the couldn't dare anyway, If we stay it's fair, If we go up there is extra TV monies etc. The season after If we say came down from the 1st we'd need to to bounce back up etc, should we still be div 2 by then we'd need it to be pushing for the 1st anyway. 2) I heard that Port Vale have released 11 players, including all positions but namely Kevin Pilkington - Goalie - you may remember him as understudy to a certain Peter Schmiecle (can't spell) Kevins do well are our club no?? 3) It appears to be the case that we do have a rather small squad - which from Sids site i make 20 inc all with limited exp. and Kev. Taking Kev out to manage and adding in a few injuries we get damn close to only just filling be bench!! Hence i can understand the carlo situation... shame to see him go... maybe he can come back the year after?? 4)On the assumption that Green signs.. i think we need to concentrate on a goalie and then forwards... for the defence it's a case of getting on with the no.s we have... i reckon it's likely to be 3 out 3 in this summer, so we may not have the option of more defenders... but if we do i guess we need cover for right back?? Right thats it for now... plz respond
CIJ at 10:0:6 Monday May 22 2000
This taken from Teamtalk.com. Summer swoop for Viveash?
Walsall captain Adrian Viveash is being linked with a possible summer switch to Northampton.
The experienced 30-year-old defender stunned the Saddlers in the immediate aftermath of their relegation at Ipswich on the final day of the season by announcing that he was leaving the club after almost five years.
That has alerted Cobblers' boss Kevin Wilson who could be interested in bringing Viveash to Sixfields in a bid to strengthen his back line ahead of the return to the Second Division.
Stoke and Oxford are also believed to be interested in the former Walsall skipper who was among the player's of the year at the Bescot this season, despite their relegation from the First Division.
CIJ at 9:28:56 Monday May 22 2000
Well said Ray. It was only a few weeks ago since we were busy invading the pitch at Torquay celebrating promotion and now everyone is full of the usual doom and gloom again. Players have left and I wish them well the future but on a more important note, they wont be playing for Cobblers next season, so who will be playing for us. Is it possible to sign both Forrester and Clare?? Any one know of any other proposed/rumoured transfers??
Ray at 9:18:57 Monday May 22 2000
Why is everyone on here so depressed??? For goodness sake we just gained automatic promotion to the second division!! There is absolutely no point in slagging off the team/manager/board/anyone else who takes your fancy until we at least see how the season goes (and I'm not altogether on favour of slagging off people anyway). We had the second best Home record last year and the 5th. best away - despite that dismal run of never winning for months. We were the top form team at the end of the season and I don't see any reason why we cannot do well in a higher league. We will be given the chance to play football and anyone who has watched the team will know perfectly well what they are capable of in this department.
Ray at 23:12:29 Sunday May 21 2000
If we nicked it - why was it voted "Best Anthem" - as it should have been Chelseas...
Andy at 22:59:33 Sunday May 21 2000
To be honest I have a problem with the instrumental version of Fields Of Green. Obviously it's not original, but I've always regarded it as Chelsea's tune. They sang it long ago,in the early nineties, I think it started in a FA cup game against a Midlands club (Walsall? Bimingham?). Anyway it just seems as if we have nicked it from them.
Noddy Holder at 22:30:5 Sunday May 21 2000
CUM ON FEEL THE NOIZE, It'll scare the opposition shitless.....vote,vote,vote for Slade Alive (with apologies to all at FieldsofGreen2000/co.uk).
Anon at 22:21:38 Sunday May 21 2000
Actually he sings, I believe I can touch the sky, but I agree with the sentiment.
Ted at 21:47:58 Sunday May 21 2000
REVEREND RARRIS, will Jimmy White be playing?
Anon at 21:45:15 Sunday May 21 2000
The problem is, as R Kelly says, I feel I can touch the sky
M at 21:21:37 Sunday May 21 2000
Why not? With Kev at the helm, the sky is the limit...
Anon at 21:16:54 Sunday May 21 2000
And Merson! I hear Bergkamp is on offer too. Kanu might be a bit harder to persuade, but why not?
M at 21:5:39 Sunday May 21 2000
We should sign David Seaman!!!! He is leaving Arsenal and would be perfect! We could nick Dixon and Winterburn too. Div1 placing would be certain!
Anon at 20:4:31 Sunday May 21 2000
i hear the crucible is really good, and the tickets are only £2 if i were you i'd go along and i've heard that there is this superb actor in it
REVEREND RARRIS at 20:2:6 Sunday May 21 2000
COME AND SEE THE DUSTON UPPER SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF ARTHUR MILLER'S "THE CRUCIBLE" ON THIS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY STARTS AT SEVEN THIRTY TICKETS ARE £2 COME ALONG AND SEE PASSION ONLY MATCHED BY THE COBBLERS
Anon at 20:0:7 Sunday May 21 2000
IPSO FACTO
Anon at 19:58:0 Sunday May 21 2000
if you don't want to support the cobblers next season thats your decision but i think that you will miss out on some true grit football, with the players giving their all for the manager but with these dramtic costs i think we should just go for forrester because, he's the best thing for the club since carlo and i think he would make a superb partner for stevie howard COME ON KEV GO FOR FORRESTER
Mark Too at 19:54:45 Sunday May 21 2000
MartinW.... I agree with your comment about if everyone put up or shut up we would not be in the 2nd division. The comment I made was directed towards Anon specifically about the issue of where the current board were taking us, and the fact that they are not in a position to put millions of pounds into the club. The reason I said put up or shut up was that certain people are criticising the board because they are not wealthy enough, when there is evidently nobody else to step into their places. I do not agree with Anon's comment that the board are not astute.... not wealthy maybe. As for your comment about free speech I am totally in favour of anyone being able to have their say.
Darth at 19:49:40 Sunday May 21 2000
I 4 1 am sitting here in my new cobb shirt y ewe r shitting ther in your dads old pants , y is it that there is allways a turd on the line banging on about fuck all , £300.00 is it so whats your problem then , its about £14.00 squid a game its probably got something to do with the fact that despite all the richness in this county the council reign supreme by ripping off ntfc , we all know that without ntfc the sixfields would be nothing, 2nd richest county in ENGLAND u wouldnt have thought so , its about time we bought a new fence because the old one's about to give way,,,,,, just like the dss stand isnt it
DARTH at 19:36:53 Sunday May 21 2000
WHO THE FUCK R EWE SPRINKLER
MartinW at 19:22:59 Sunday May 21 2000
Sparkler's comments sparked off visions of us not doing well next year and hearing all the abuse thrown at the bench again. It happened this year when we were doing well. What will happen when we are scrapping for Division Two survival - if that what we are aiming for next season. Certainly made me think - £300 to hear those gits abusing Frainy and the rest. Mmmmm. It does sound a bit idiotic. Maybe it's different in the North Stand. Or maybe there should be n a pact to banish the moaners by telling them to zip it during the games. I should say better the Second Division than the Vauxhall Conference.
THE SPARKLER at 19:16:28 Sunday May 21 2000
Well said Strangler!! Wobblers will allways be a yo yo club, they just about moaned their way to third place this year. Next year when they have to play the likes of Milwall, Stoke, Swindon etc, they will moan themselves all the way back to where they belong ie, the basement! P.S. £300 POUND FOR A SEASON TICKET is that true? how many of you mugs are going to pay that? For what? To watch your nohopers get sent packing yet again? the most expensive moan in football!!seeya mugs.
MartinW at 19:15:58 Sunday May 21 2000
By my reckoning we need to tighten up our defence by bringing in a decent central defender. We need a left sided midfielder who can stray into the middle and two strikers at the very least. But will we get them under the present financial constraints? Time will tell. Meanwhile I'm staring at my partially completed season ticket form.
MartinW at 19:7:7 Sunday May 21 2000
Touche' Britgal. Some seem to forget that Carlo scored considerably more goals than Steve Howard managed. And nobody wants the big man to depart now. My dream would have been to have Howard, Carlo and Forrester in a rotational basis. Also, to others, come on, surely Anon and Nosey Parker have the right to express an opnion about the board. The whole point of Cobblers Comments, was, I thought, to discuss the merits or otherwise of the club. If everyone put up and shut up we would not be in the Second Division today.
BRITGAL at 18:53:51 Sunday May 21 2000
On 'cobblers comments' after Carlo won the golden boot everyone was: 'we have to sign him! We can't let him go!'. Now he's left, after getting the most goals this season, EVEN THOUGH he was absent for a while, playing for HIS COUNTRY! he was everyones favorite (well, sort of) and now, just 'cos he's gone, everyone's saying he was rubbish. DUH! Plus, i'm very sad to see Parrish go. I thought he was really brilliant and always tried hard. good luck, sean and carlo, wherever u may go!!
Mark Too at 16:28:16 Sunday May 21 2000
Anon .... More astute meaning more wealthy? As was said a few posts ago to Nosey Parker ... put your money where your mouth is! The current board may not have the finances to take us much higher, but if you can find someone who has I'm sure they will seriously think about stepping down! For the time being they are the best we have and ARE true supporters unlike some people who criticise without giving an alternative. PUT UP OR SHUT UP!
Pete at 15:53:55 Sunday May 21 2000
Anon I refer you to the last 100 years of the club
Anon at 15:32:41 Sunday May 21 2000
Call that ambition? That's why we need more astute board members.
Pete at 15:21:14 Sunday May 21 2000
I would like the clubs ambition to become a regular 2nd division side, anything more than that will require bigger financial backers.
Danny at 15:14:10 Sunday May 21 2000
Nosey Parker, are you Andy Rowe (aka Bullshit Andy) you sound just like him. Slagging off the Club, saying your going elsewhere because its better. If you don't like what your watching then bog off either up Weedon Road or down the A45. Rugby is a dull game whilst the Direone fans I know say that the football at Nene Park is dull, devensive crap. If you think the board lacks ambition put your money where your mouth is. Get your wallet out, see what difference you can make.
MartinW at 12:4:27 Sunday May 21 2000
I'll join the ranks of those who despair at the criticism of Carlo. He's not the greatest thing since sliced bread - but when people start talking about Carruthers - I know who I'd rather have. I mean, come on. Darryl Clare looked useful but he's not in the same class as Jamie Forrster, in my view. Clare nabbed three goals in ten appearances, Forrester managed double that in fewer games. Carlo may not be everyone's cup of tea. And he has his faults. But we have to be fairly confident of getting someone better and are currently in a position where there is no news of new signings. Of course, time will tell. And KevinW is the best thing to hit the club - automatic promotion when Atkins had left the club in a dodgy position. That's a bigger achievement than Atkins managed. But now is the next stage. And Kevin has to contend with the aspirations of the board. Which are to reduce the squad and cuts costs. That is going to test him to thelimit. He has already had to contend with that this season and still got us up - so all credit to him. Remember how big Atkins' squads were. Wilson has not got the luxury. But that is going to test his ability next season, in my view. It's not going to be easy to deal with injuries, lack of form etc with a cut down squad. Frainy's move to midfield has worked amazingly - but would that have happened if it had not been there was very little choice with our injury problems. No, my concern is not about KevinW it's about the direction of the people that hold the purse strings. Time will tell whether the squad will be improved sufficiently. Fingers crossed.
Cracker at 11:41:44 Sunday May 21 2000
Mr Parker, this lady friend of your's who made the comments after the West Ham game, would not happen to be the wife of Wayne (sic)? - I suppose because he's not an estate agent he's OK? I think a profile is beginning to build up now - A small man,low self esteem likes big breasted women and was gazumped in a previous house buying life.
Derek Banks at 11:39:44 Sunday May 21 2000
Whilst not wishing to side myself with NP we must therefore not be too disappointed when we find ourselves back in the basement in two or three years time. The reality is that during our 100+ years we have only spent three seasons out of the lower reaches. Whilst applauding the efforts of the current board and accepting that they may be wealthy by my own bank balance their finacial status will probably keep us 'where we belong'. I would question how seriously newcomers with finances are welcomed to join the board. It is time that comfort was combined with ambition. This town is large enough to support a division team and we are so centrally placed it is ideal to attract fans and players alike from a wide catchment area. The town is full of large conglomerates that have never been seriously tapped for sponsorship. It is not just about money it is about sucessful businessmen, not wide-boys like McRitchie I hasten to add, who know how to raise finances from other resources than just the fan base.
DEN at 11:39:26 Sunday May 21 2000
Noseyparker do us all a favour and do as you promise go and support the Saints or better still the Direones as you seem to be so far up Griggsy's a**e.
Judge Pickles at 11:20:40 Sunday May 21 2000
Two simple questions for Nosey Parker - 1) (I'm numbering them so you can keep up) If those are your opinions why do you keep visiting this site ? , and 2)What is the alternative to the current board ? - many fans know the current incumbents don't have that much cash and probably are conservative in their ambition for this reason but I repeat the question what's the alternative ?
Go on make our day - make a positive, constructive suggestion
Greg at 10:54:42 Sunday May 21 2000
moaning cobbler marshall.....
"Carlo has an international first touch"????sometimes he couldnt trap a bag of cement, or are you on about his foreplay techniques?
Ray at 10:18:4 Sunday May 21 2000
I thought you were clearing off - disappointed to see you haven't!!!
Nosey Parker at 10:15:48 Sunday May 21 2000
Judge Pickles you are one of the sad sheep that will always follow shit.Get a life and admit that there is no ambition here at all I cannot understand why only a few can see it. Northampton will never do a Watford and go up because the half the directors dont want it.Getting relegated 2 years ago saved the club money because we did not have to increase the capacity.The best comment ever there was from a lady who is no longer there but still has connections on the board say after we beat West Ham "I cannot believe we have won we are crap arnt we" That sums up the way that MOST of the board feels.Good luck Carlo and Parrish you deserve better anyway(Stonhill is still and always be a PARTNER in a estates agents)...........big deal?
SOUTHEND BOY at 10:13:18 Sunday May 21 2000
MARTIN CARRUTHERS HAS BEEN IN TALKS WITH A POSSIABLE MOVE TO THE COBBLERS. MARTIN HAS A YEAR LEFT ON HIS CONTRACT. BUT HE CAN GO FOR AROUND £25k.
Anon at 8:38:53 Sunday May 21 2000
Rod Marshall - can you expand on your comments yesterday. I am about to renew my season ticket but I would like you to exlain your comments about lack of ambition etc.
WJS at 8:35:32 Sunday May 21 2000
I fail to understand those who are knocking Carlo Corazzin. I am very sorry to see him leave the club. He was a top class professional at this level and his goal scoring ability will be badly missed. His record speaks for itself. He does lack pace which may prevent him playing regularly at the top level in this country but his all round ability will get him a new club quickly enough. Also he always did his bit "off the pitch" with the kids (always noted by the supporters around me in the West Stand) and is an all round decent guy. Good luck Carlo!!
Terry Hawes at 3:49:30 Sunday May 21 2000
I'm very disappointed to see Corazzin leave the club. Not surprised mind you, but I don't blame the board for letting him go...he has to help our country get to the World Cup and why pay him all this money for playing 20 or 25 games.
I like the prospects of getting Clare and signing Forrester. Is it just me or does Clare think deep down that Northampton is a far attractive proposal than Grimsby? Who would want to play there instead of Sixfields, from what's been happening he really liked at Northampton and wasn't all that happy with Mr. Buckley at the time.
A big thanks to Sean Parrish, who served us proud, but I think we're going to be all right(contrary to some fans).
But most importantly, don't slag Carlo, if it wasn't for his goal scoring efforts just as Wilson took over (whether they be penalties or not) we may have been in the playoffs or out of the playoffs totally. Your thoughts are welcome as always.
GO COBBLERS!!
eddie k at 2:54:48 Sunday May 21 2000
Does anyone have any pictures of our new shirts?
Tony at 23:34:11 Saturday May 20 2000
Probably true McVie, as he is not going to be an NTFC player for much longer. Though it might take some convincing him to join a Division 3 club, though from what we hear large amounts of cash might help!
McVie the Tiger at 23:28:24 Saturday May 20 2000
Hey on our Hull clubcall, our chairman spouting off about splashing
out for your main man - Carlo Corazzin. Any truth in the rumours?
F Scott Peck at 22:56:9 Saturday May 20 2000
nsb, then you have a problem. Perhaps you don't want to be happy? Are you scared of happiness?
nsb at 22:52:43 Saturday May 20 2000
weve been promoted were meant to be happy...... but i aint......
Judge Pickles at 20:46:44 Saturday May 20 2000
So more negative shite from Nosey Parker - yes he (or She) of the racist anti irish comments. Oh and also the "no two ways about it it's Darlo for the Championship" comment.
Well NP your always negative and usually wrong (Wilson was third on the short list for NCFC and is not going to get the job.
Oh and as for Carlo - anyone ever saw him go for a real 50 50 ball that the likes of SP JF went for every game?
Rodney u r sad! at 20:7:48 Saturday May 20 2000
Rodney - if you dont want your season ticket...can I have it?!
Anonn at 20:5:48 Saturday May 20 2000
or would even say bye!!!
In the know at 20:5:45 Saturday May 20 2000
It should also be made known that a provisional offer of two thousand eight hundred a week was offered to Carlo, taking into account the number of games he was going to miss.
Anonn at 20:4:42 Saturday May 20 2000
According to todays paper Atkins is bound for Notts county!!! Any one else see it? Would like to say by and thanks to Carlo - ignore the boo boys - play for your country, play for your team whichever it may be - but good luck for the future.
COL at 20:2:59 Saturday May 20 2000
At the end of every season players come and go, sometimes for the better sometomes for the worst, but whoever dons a claret and white shirt next season should be prepared to give 100% on the pitch, everyone will have their own opinion on individual players, but we should all look at the whole picture, get behind the 11 players on the park, & perhaps we will be able to party again next season.
Sincere good wishes to Sean Parrish & family, a player who always gave 100% on the park, also gave a few broken bones to the Cobblers cause, Thanks Sean, best wishes for the future.
COL at 20:0:51 Saturday May 20 2000
At the end of every season players come and go, sometimes for the better sometomes for the worst, but whoever dons a claret and white shirt next season should be prepared to give 100% on the pitch, everyone will have their own opinion on individual players, but we should all look at the whole picture, get behind the 11 players on the park, & perhaps we will be able to party again next season.
Sincere good wishes to Sean Parrish & family, a player who always gave 100% on the park, also gave a few broken bones to the Cobblers cause, Thanks Sean, best wishes for the future.
Paul at 19:19:51 Saturday May 20 2000
Four grand a week for sitting on the subs bench.I think not!
Canadian in northampton at 19:6:4 Saturday May 20 2000
Good to hear that other NTFC fans have noticed the bad comments Carlo is getting currently. Shouldn't NTFC fans be thanking him for getting us back into division two. He could have easily left at the end of last season. Does anyone else agree with me.
The Romsey Cobbler at 18:44:2 Saturday May 20 2000
Hi Rodney - didn't know you were on here!
The Romsey Cobbler at 18:43:4 Saturday May 20 2000
Two points - 1 I understand that any players who are out of contract have to be told where they stand by their club at this time of year. Thus we couldn't just keep Carlo hanging around until we see whether we sign anyone. 2 I'd like to buy one of the new shirts for my son but they don't seem to be available yet from the official site. Isn't there a marketing opportunity going begging there?
Rodney Marshall(Moaning Cobbler) at 18:37:51 Saturday May 20 2000
Some of the anti-Carlo comments posted on this site recently have been ridiculous. Carlo has little pace but otherwise is a first class striker.He has improved immensely in the air and his strike record is good whatever people may say. Howard has improved - let's face it there was room for improvement - but let's remember that he would have been happy to leave us on deadline day had Carlisle agreed to his agent's exorbitant demands - repotedly double his current salary. Corazzin has an international first touch and his release signals a lack of funds/ambition - the same thing nowadays - on the part of NTFC. If we do sign Clare and Forrester then fair enough but I for one will not be renewing my season ticket until I see evidence of the club's ambitions. Does this make me a fickle fan? No, it's just that I'm no longer naive or gullible.
Lancaster Cobbler at 18:32:17 Saturday May 20 2000
Jason White has been released by Rotherham United.
paul at 18:8:25 Saturday May 20 2000
Yes Hannah he`s gone, and I wish Nosey Parker would go with him.
Hannah at 17:44:0 Saturday May 20 2000
Has Carlo definately gone then??? and does any one know if he's signed for another club?
Kris at 17:18:22 Saturday May 20 2000
That shirt of Freestones (worn at Wembley is still on Yahoo auctions? its £75 I am tempted to buy it myself?
Nosey Parker at 16:50:11 Saturday May 20 2000
At least you get some truth from Rugby and know where you stand ...Your like lambs being led to the slaughter and as for season tickets I do have one but not anymore and as for you psycologist do you know me? I wonder if you will all be smiling when Wilson goes to Notts County? The reason being Notts County have more ambition then Northampton....simple really Good luck Carlo you deserve better anyway You all seem to have short memories I wonder if the comments will be so clever around December time?
Anon at 16:15:15 Saturday May 20 2000
Favorites for relegation from division 2
Northampton Town
you Turkish bastards
Darlo for a day at 15:12:48 Saturday May 20 2000
"I`m Darlo for a day, Darlo for a day, I know I am, I`m sure I am, I`m Darlo for a day"...........................
Moorgate Cobbler at 14:47:6 Saturday May 20 2000
I was desperately sorry to see Parrish released. I thought he was back to his best last season. As for Corazzin, I've never been a fan of his. His goalscoring record isn't that good when you take the penalties out, he lacks pace and he has dipped out of more than a few challenges when things are getting tough. I don't think he was particularly good at holding the ball up and he couldn't operate effectively with Howard. Forrester can. The word was yesterday that talks are progressing to bring him to the club. Let's hope they reach a fruitful conclusion. Very pleased to see that Green was offered another year. Despite his lack of pace, his anticipation is excellent and he his sheer strength upsets strikers. He deserves his contract. I hope he signs it.
Psychologist at 14:28:17 Saturday May 20 2000
Nosey Parker epitomises the kind of negative so called supporters who attach themselves like leeches to clubs.They pretend to know everything, but the truth is they know nothing.I suggest that he doesn`t really like any team, or anyone for that matter.He leads a mundane life and is either single, or married to a dominant wife who
stifles his opinion at every given opportunity.I also suspect that he
has never invested in a season ticket for any club, and is unlikely to
in the future.He grumbles daily regarding any subject whether it be
sport, politics or rising crime, and bemoans the fact that he has little or no effect on the outcome of anything.Unfortunately he`s filed in our records under the heading Sad Twat.
Rob at 13:53:40 Saturday May 20 2000
It has to be said, before Daryl Clare arrived everyone (including me) was thinking, where are we going to get a goalscorer from? Boom, Daryl does the job for us. Then he returns to Grimsby, and everyone (including me) was thinking, where are we going to get a goalscorer from? Boom, Kevin finds forrester. Get the picture? THere are strikers out there, who NONE of us fans know of, that Kevin does. He knows what he's doing as he proved this season. So please give him the respect he deserves for letting Carlo go, or indeed if we don't sign Jamie!
MartinW at 13:6:57 Saturday May 20 2000
Dan, there were a few fans asking Carlo about whether he would be staying and he gave a solid hint that if there was a good enough offer, he would stay. But the milk has been spilt - time to find a new hero. Problem is it doesn't look like Forrester. And I know I'm not alone in thinking that if you invest in Forrester, you invest in a striking partnership. Coz in my view Howard's is a different player with Forrester making darting runs and anticipating the knock ons. There are not than many available strikers around who have the record Forrester has. Of course, if it doesn't happen and we get someone else, we will be full of pre-season optimism. But the crucial area for improvement now is up front. Because Andy Morrow has not developed into a first team contender - and hasn't looked with it when tried out. Ryan Thompson looks good, but is not a contender yet. Which leaves us with Steve Howard and him alone. And he's not an out and out goalscorer. Of course there's Kevin Wilson, but he can't last 90 mins and obviously wants to concentrate on management.
Anyway, up the Villa.
MartinW at 12:59:23 Saturday May 20 2000
Tony, I didn't county James Gould or indeed Mark Dickson coz I didn't think they were real first team contenders.
Also, I'm convinced that Jamie Forrester and Marc Overmars were separated at birth. Why do you think Forrester went to Holland.
Dan at 12:54:4 Saturday May 20 2000
After the CONCARF cup, Carlo was quoted in the C&E saying supporters have to realise players are professionals, who have to look to their own interests, and those of their families. In other words, should a better deal come along than we could offer, he would be leaving. At about the same time, his contract talks with us were suspended. It has been obvious for sometime that Carlo was looking elsewhere, and I wish him the very best of luck where ever he ends up, except if he plays against us of course. To blame Wilson or the board for not giving him a new contract is ridiculous, as Ray has already pointed out,he was on a Bosman and must put himself first. It is not as if they told him to fuck off, contract discussions had been on-going for quite a while, but it was not to be. Just hope to God we can sign Jamie.
Danny at 12:41:0 Saturday May 20 2000
And Nosey Parker - Go watch egg chasing, your possibly one of the morons who sit and slag off the players all through the game anyway. We don't need you.
Danny at 12:39:10 Saturday May 20 2000
But Ryan Thompson, Andy Morrow, Garry Hughes and James Gould have little or no first team experience so thats 15 first team players. Dobson has been injured since he arrived so thats 14. And Wilson is concentrating on managing the club, thats 13. MartinW, theres not that much transfer activity going on anywhere at the moment as most players/managers etc are on holiday. The merriment will commence within the next 2 weeks or so.
Joe at 12:35:31 Saturday May 20 2000
Yes, Nosey Parker, if only we had a Griggsy. Except of course once upon a time we did have a Griggsy, in fact we had the Griggsy. And he pissed off having had enough of so-called Cobblers supporters having a go at him and his fellow directors all the time. We don't seem to learn do we?
Nosey Parker at 12:34:9 Saturday May 20 2000
How about this for a song...Were not singing anymore.....were not singing anymore......You cannot bury your head in the sand the club is being run like a joke and the chief jester is Stonhill? This club will never do any good because it is run by half wits who like to bask in the glory of being a "director" As I said earlier We wont stay up and I refuse to buy a ticket to watch us have the piss taken out of us like we did 2 years ago? I am off to the rugby ground for a season ticket so stick that up your arse Stonhill!!!
Tony at 12:20:27 Saturday May 20 2000
MartinW ... James Gould, guess that makes it 19 :)
Facts at 10:56:17 Saturday May 20 2000
I've cracked the code! COL - C*nt On Line
Carlo was the leading scorer for each of those clubs and Player of the Year. You can't argue with facts can you? For most of his time her he ran his socks off for the team, including last year chasing hopeless punts upfield. He could control the ball and hold it up, but too often he was holding it up for no-one. Towards the end he was less good, but maybe knew he was on the way out. I still think he would have been better with Forrester if given a chance.
MartinW at 10:44:59 Saturday May 20 2000
More drastic cuts to the squad, because of our financial situation. It seems. I know there is still plenty of time until the start of the season, and KevinW is looking for other players, but why not wait till we get new blood before releasing Carlo, Parrish and Sturridge. Just in case. We have lost Carlo, sadly. Carlo's gone. Our top scorer last season (dont forget) is no more. And we are nowhere near signing sealing and delivering Jamie Forrester, according to the chairman. It's a scary situation. We only have one goalie and we need a decent goalscorer and cover - as we have lost Carlo. Mr Stonhill said: "Promotion should see us recoup £400,000 (of a £600,000 loss) but as always we will need to keep an eye on our wage bill. I would imagine that if we signed Jamie Forrester, there would be little room for manouevre in terms of further signings."
KevinW is left with the task of value-for-money replacements at a time when everyone is after them. It's tough and it will take all KevinW's contacts to win this battle. Let's hope he does it. Unfortunately, it looks like that without some fairy moneybags there is no other way. Unless perhaps keeping hold of Carlo as insurance would have been sensible. But it's clear that we can't give him the money he wants in a season when he will be missing for so many games. Not value for money? Or more we are just skint? It's sad we could not have cashed in on him and sold him in that case before he could be released on a free. That would have been financially prudent. Of course there will be people who will liken all this to the releasing of decent players such as Ray Warburton, Steve McGavin and Michael Warner, but it's too early to get the full picture. I'm sure that there is good news in the pipeline. But it is all a bit uncertain and worrying. I can't help thinking, God, Carlo's gone, on a pure gut emotional level. According to my calculations we only have 18 genuine first team squad members at the moment. Keith Welch, John Frain, Ian Sampson, Lee Howey, David Savage, James Hunt, Steve Howard, Roy Hunter, Ian Hendon, Garry Hughes, Richard Hope, Andy Morrow, Duncan Spedding, Kevin Wilson, Tony Dobson, John Hodge, Richard Green and Ryan Thompson. Have i missed anyone?
Ray at 9:44:5 Saturday May 20 2000
All this abuse the board is getting about Carlo just aint on. He is a free agent on a Bosman and as such can go to any club he wants. As such he hasn't been "released" - we just aren't offering him a contract. A similar situation occurs with Sean Parrish - his contract is up - we just aren't renewing it. This is a considerable difference to being "released" as we have done to players in the past where they have a proportion of their contract still to run and we boot them out on free transfers. As far as I know Green has been offered a one year contract but has not yet signed.
To a stupid twot at 9:13:47 Saturday May 20 2000
Nosey Parker you twot give us your solution you're another moaning anus with no answers only bloody gobshite.Nosey Nosey give us a song.....
Nosey Parker at 8:50:32 Saturday May 20 2000
If you want facts see how much the club have wasted on "good buys" Bugger all for Seal,Carlo,How much of that was wasted?They could not run a club if they tried if only we had Griggsy but no he would not put up with the crap thats put about.The club is a joke it sells everything but shirts in the club shop(very useful golf clubs and bikes) Ask how many they have sold.........bugger all
DEN at 8:48:39 Saturday May 20 2000
Well said ANON. Its time to stop slagging off this board. None of them are millionaires (as far as I know) they are business men with familys to support. They have put money into the club. I understand that it takes £50k to get a seat on the board, I suppose soemone will correct me if I am wrong, but that is still £50k of someones hard earned money. And what do they get in return?
On the subject of season ticket rises, no I don't particularly like having to pay more, nor does anyone else but it is a fact of life and I will accept it. However what I would like to see is a commitment from the club, like doing everything they can to sign Jamie Forrester. I believe this will placate most supporters and encourage fans to but their season tickets early.
Players who look the part at 8:36:41 Saturday May 20 2000
You so called football pundits all seem to rate the `good looking' footballers messrs Gibbs and Carlo, the reality if they looked like Frainy would you be putting this amount of sh.t on the board. Carlo was a lazy excuse of a player, his goal scoring record was worse than it looked in terms of scoring crucial goals - when? in any tough game he just went through the motions, pathetic against Pish, always had more viruses than Dot Cotton, give me Big Lard Howard anytime, as for Gibb 100 games of crap!! We did better with honest endevour not posturing!
The Romsey Cobbler at 6:5:14 Saturday May 20 2000
I'm very sorry to see Sean Parrish go. There are 2 things I'll particularly remember...his wonderful goal at Cardiff in the play-off semi-final and his celebration behind the empty goal at the Withdean "Stadium". Thanks a lot Sean.
To MartinW and his Imaginary Friend Dave at 1:21:22 Saturday May 20 2000
There was a fly buzzing around a barn one day when he happened on a
pile of fresh cow manure. Due to the fact that it had been hours
since his last meal, he flew down and began to eat. He ate and ate
and ate. Finally, he decided he had eaten enough and tried to fly
away. He had eaten too much though, and could not get off the ground.
As he looked around, wondering what to do, he spotted a pitchfork
leaning against the wall. He climbed to the top of the handle and
jumped off, thinking that once he got airborne he would be able to
take flight. Unfortunately, he was wrong. He dropped like a rock,
splattering against the floor.
The moral to the story: Never fly off the handle when you know you're
full of shit.
This is Danny at 1:10:15 Saturday May 20 2000
My season ticket costs £255. Thats cheeper than your stands
This is Walsall - four free games for less cash!!!!! at 0:9:44 Saturday May 20 2000
The cost of season tickets has also been cut. In the HL Fellows stand they now cost £265 compared to £300 last season.
On the Gilbert Alsop terrace they have come down from £220 to £190. Season ticket holders will also be getting free admission to four games
Danny at 23:46:6 Friday May 19 2000
I think Carlo is a top player and am sad to see him go, but you can see where the club is coming from here. They are paying a lot of money to a player who will miss 16+ games this season. The club cannot afford such a luxury. Freeing up that wage may pave the way for Jamie Forrester who, I believe is a better all round player.
COL at 23:18:7 Friday May 19 2000
To The Canadian in Northampton. I was only stating FACTS, you cant argue with the Rothmans!
canadian in northampton at 23:13:58 Friday May 19 2000
Let carlo go is a big mistake. Looks like NTFC will struggle to find anyone as good as him for next season. Hope he goes to a 1st division side where he will get the the rewards he deserves. One last thing stop complaining about Carlo. After all he is a top goalscorer that will be missed by some people any way.
Andy at 23:6:30 Friday May 19 2000
I agree with Danny. when it comes to put up or shut up, at least they have put up.
Pete at 22:45:48 Friday May 19 2000
When Howard is suspended and Forrester injured- the only way to stop him as seen at Torquay- who will step in to do the business with Corazzin gone?? Savage possibly...but any other answers? Morrow... an unknown quantity at that level...but perhaps? Any other ideas? Sadly I fear that Sean would not have made it in Div 2... but few gave as much to a club as he did. Thank you Sean.
Danny at 22:30:43 Friday May 19 2000
"Inside Out" - We have a board of directors who are committed to the cause of Northampton Town Football Club. Sometimes they will make decsisions we may not agree with. Personally I'd like to see Jamie Forrester here permenantly, and you have to speculate to accumulate. £150,000 could so easily turn into £2m. Look at Trevor Benjamin at Cambridge. And as for "Wilson going to Notts County" I would'nt believe everything you read in the Sunday People!!!!
COL at 22:18:15 Friday May 19 2000
GOOD RIDDANCE TO CORAZZIN, HE WAS OUT TO RAPE THE CLUB OF ALL THE MONEY HE COULD SCREW OUT OF IT! HIS RECORD WAS APPALING! HE HAS PLAYED FOR THREE CLUBS IN THE UK. FIRSTLY CAMBRIDGE UNITED, THEY WERE IN DIVISION TWO, CARLO WAS THEIR MAIN STRIKER, WHAT HAPPENED? RELEGATION TO THE THIRD DIVISION! THEN CARLO GOES TO PLYMOUTH ARGYLE, ANOTHER SECOND DIVISION CLUB, CARLO THEIR MAIN STRIKER, WHAT HAPPENED? YES YOU GUESSED! RELEGATION TO DIVISION THREE FOR PLYMOUTH ARGYLE. CARLO THEN JOINS THE COBBLERS, COBBLERS BEING A DIVISION TWO CLUB, CARLO AS OUR MAIN STRIKER, WHAT HAPPENS TO US? YES WE ALL REMEMBER THAT BITTER TASTE OF RELEGATION TO DIVISION THREE! BYE BYE CARLO! I FOR ONE WONT MISS YOU!
Just In Case at 21:18:3 Friday May 19 2000
Is there anyone out there still to download FOG2000 ?If so do it now and have a listen!!Once you've heard it vote #1 FOG2000 for next seasons run on tune !!
John at 20:39:35 Friday May 19 2000
I'm convinced we wouldn't have been in such bad financial trouble had we not had such a big wage bill from the Atkins era, and relegation from Division 2 when we had built a squad to try and challange for Division 1 status! Add to this the amount of players who have had to retire through injury (more than the national average I would say), and having to still pay Atkins wages! Letting Carlo and Sean go has really helped allow Kevin to bring in other faces, amoungst others we hope Jammie Forrester!
Bit worrying at 20:25:58 Friday May 19 2000
If thats true anon its a bit worrying isn't re finances, sounds like we need 1000 on the gate to break even. I think fans question financial input because the only time you hear any financial facts about this club are when we are in administration.
Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh? at 20:4:31 Friday May 19 2000
What?
Sam at 19:50:46 Friday May 19 2000
I can't belive that they are going to let Carlo Corazzin go he is a fantastic player so what about his international games just keep him.
Carlo Corazzin is the best.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Anon at 19:41:4 Friday May 19 2000
Well 'Inside Out', I don't know what you consider to be alot of money, but I know that this season if it were not for the director's putting in their own money time and again, our players would not have been paid. Two of them have funded our club to the tune of £100,000 + this season alone. And as for kudo's! What, for being on the board of a struggling to make ends meet third division side? Like, wow! And if you have ever spent anytime with any of the directors of our club you would know that they are all there because they love the Cobblers. the one's I've met have loved the club since they were kids, as have many of us. Stop slagging them off, unless you are prepared to fund the club to the tune that they have.
Bewildered at 19:37:16 Friday May 19 2000
It must be a real piss off to put as much as - or more than - you can afford into a football club, then read a bunch of twats saying it's not enough - and moaning about prices going up.
On the subject of Sean Parrish, he's had a good run. He might be committed, but his right foot is about as useful as a stick of rhubarb and, apart from a big slider or two, he's never tackled anyone for a few years. Some sweet goals though!
Duncan Spedding at 19:1:52 Friday May 19 2000
Weymouth have appoached the Cobblers they are looking for a player manager.
Official EMail at 19:0:2 Friday May 19 2000
Northampton Town Manager Kevin Wilson today announced that 3 players of his
current squad would not be offered new terms for next season.
Midfielder Sean Parrish and strikers Carlo Corazzin and Simon Sturridge
have not been offered new terms, while loan goalkeeper Alex OReilly
returns to West Ham United after completing his season long loan.
Parrish arrived at Sixfields from Doncaster Rovers in 1996 and Wilson said,
"It was a tough decision. Sean has done very well for the club but I need
to try and create room to improve the squad and I would like to thank him
for his efforts and wish him and his family all the best for the future.
Sean is at an age now where he needs to be playing first team football and
that is something I cannot guarantee him and Im trying to be fair to
Sean." Striker Corazzin, a Canadian international, arrived from Plymouth in
1998 and Wilson said "This was another difficult decision to make. We all
know that Carlo has done an excellent job for the club but he is set to
miss an awful lot of matches next season with his international commitments
and for a club with limited resources, it is impossible for us to offer
Carlo a contract that reflects his ability. Id like to thank all of the
released players for their efforts during their time here and wish them all
the very best for the future."
Simon Sturridge has been freed after one season following his arrival from
Stoke City last summer.
Defender Richard Green has been offered a one year deal, while the club
will continue to monitor the fitness of fellow defender Tony Dobson before
making a decision on his future.
On the plus side, Wilson said, "We are now actively looking to strengthen
and I know the players I want to bring in. It may take some time, but
supporters should know that we are in the market for the right calibre of
player that will make this club a force in Division 2. I wont rush in to
signings, but I will sign any player I know will improve us and there will
be some new faces arriving at Sixfields over the summer."
Young Cobblers striker Andy Morrow has been selected for the Northern
Ireland under 21 squad for their 2 matches against Scotland and Wales in
the week commencing May 29.
Tony at 18:59:19 Friday May 19 2000
"Tony at 18:21:19" was not me! And I can say that as I have a fair idea what Carlo wanted from Kevin Wilsons official statement... "it is impossible for us to offer Carlo a contract that reflects his ability" .... So I think anyone with any sense can see what that means!
M to TONY at 18:23:43 Friday May 19 2000
THAT LAST COMMENT WAS FROM M TO TONY!
inside out at 18:22:9 Friday May 19 2000
I agree with nosey parker, would anyone like to tell me exactly how much money this board has put into the club? it should be fairly simple to find out via the trust. i would wager that the amount is nominal and this so called board of directors are here for the kudos and personal benefits being associated with a football club can bring to your own business. look at the record of this board it does,nt make good reading. If only i had the money !!!!
anon at 18:22:7 Friday May 19 2000
Well I heard that even if the club can't offer Sean a contract, they will try to keep him on on a month to month basis, if he needs time to get another club. As for Carlo, it is always sad when one of our best players goes, but there is not just the question of the matches he will miss, but the matches after his return would be a dead loss as well because of the jet lag. For his money we may well get Forrester, and maybe Daryl as well.....and that doesn't sound too bad to me. Has anyone heard any news about Green?
Tony at 18:21:19 Friday May 19 2000
YOU CAN'T MAKE THAT COMMENT ABOUT CARLO WHEN YOU ACTUALLY DONT KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY HE WANTED
M at 18:19:42 Friday May 19 2000
Carlo and Parrish are history.
Nosey parker at 18:8:5 Friday May 19 2000
Shout me down all you want Stonhill is a PARTNER in a 2 bob estate agents as for the others they dont have a pot to piss in See if your all smiling when Wilson goes to Notts County....Remember you saw it here first!!
Tony at 18:5:58 Friday May 19 2000
I got email from the CLub official news list!
The Romsey Cobbler at 18:3:27 Friday May 19 2000
Where have these rumours about Carlo and Sean Parrish come from? There's no official news as far as I can see.
Anon at 17:31:16 Friday May 19 2000
NOISY PACKER(FUDGE)
GREG at 17:29:9 Friday May 19 2000
SHAME ABOUT PARRISH HES ALWAYS SHOWED HUGE COMMITMENT, AS FOR CARLO? I HOPE HE GETS LOTS OF MONEY.. JUST NOT OURS.SEE YOU NEXT SEASON NOSEY PARKER BY THEN IT WILL BE CARLO WHO????
Tony at 17:27:30 Friday May 19 2000
How come if the club make a loss, the Directors can be lining their pockets? I think not my friend, if you want the job, maybe you will put money into the club as the current Directors have had to do! Anyway, golden boot winner maybe, but in some tin pot competition!
Anon at 17:23:20 Friday May 19 2000
their pockets
r u richard head at 17:22:34 Friday May 19 2000
Nosey Parker i bet your not an accountant are you??
kris at 17:11:42 Friday May 19 2000
I just been to Yahoo Auctions(sport section) and there is Chris Freestones Wembley Shirt for Sale....Nice if you are a Cobblers fan?
Nosey Parker at 16:0:9 Friday May 19 2000
Are you all mad? Carlo going...Thats good the golden boot winner released on a free no wonder this club has bugger all.I wonder if Man Utd will let Keane go now he is player of the year?. It shows what little ambition this club has and always will when the likes of Stonhill and Co are here.Good luck to Carlo and Sean and Sturridge they will be better off away from here where they would be appreciated a little bit more.As for my season ticket you can go and swing why should I line there pockets!!!
Anon at 15:40:18 Friday May 19 2000
Bye bye CARLO, the futures bright the futures claret
Tony at 15:22:50 Friday May 19 2000
So Carlo's out then! Well can't say I'm to worried, I think Kevin has made the right decision. THe amount of games he will miss for the money he wants is crazy!
Vince at 14:42:26 Friday May 19 2000
Yes, a great shame about Sean Parrish, apart from anything else he's such a nice bloke. I suspect that his history of injuries did not help matters but he will be sadly missed - best of luck to him wherever he goes. As for Mickey Warner he plays for Farnborough and, I think, also does some commercial work for them.
Anon at 14:26:32 Friday May 19 2000
That's bad news about Sean Parrish, he's talented, committed and I think he most certainly should be encouraged to stay ......
Where is Mickey Warner ?
Anon at 14:8:32 Friday May 19 2000
or even a contract.
Just in case you haven't heard...... at 14:7:56 Friday May 19 2000
Sean Parrish has not been offered a contact.
What is there to worry about? at 13:26:56 Friday May 19 2000
Northampton Town midfielder Dave Savage has insisted that the current squad of players at Sixfields are well equipped to take on the Second Division.
The former Millwall winger, who has fulfilled roles across the midfield
this season, believes that the current squad has more than enough talent to
hold their own in the Second Division.
He signalled out Steve Howard as the key, and admitted that the experience
of John Frain and Ian Sampson will be crucial come pre-season.
Savage said: "I think we are well equipped to handle ourselves in Division
Two, although we know it will be very difficult.
"I don't know if the gaffer will be able to bring in some new players or
not which would help, but we'll have to wait and see."
Ed Ross at 11:1:12 Friday May 19 2000
excellent site, Haven't been to many games for two years as i've been at university, but i still keep track of the 'mighty town'. well done on promotion, would have been nice for another trip to Wembley before they bulldoze it but never mind. See you in Division 2!!!!!!
Srange but true...... at 10:39:25 Friday May 19 2000
In 1972, 6 years before they were elected to the Football League, Wigan Athletic applied to join the 2nd division of the Scottish League.
Steve again.....Oppps! at 10:20:42 Friday May 19 2000
www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb938676
Steve Sutton at 10:19:19 Friday May 19 2000
Why not come and give your views on the past season?
You're all very welcome
Division Two Messageboard
Carl at 8:36:14 Friday May 19 2000
Finally got to listen to the new tune last night, bloody modem broke at home, have to say it is very good much more up tempo and the little extras within it are excellent, cheer up Barry Fry etc. etc. Keep up the good work Big Roymond.
Yo Yos at 6:42:53 Friday May 19 2000
We like the rollercoaster they call the Cobblers and we are proud of some of the records that we have set about going all the way up to the 1st (Premier of that day) and back. You remind me of a Bryan Ferry record - Jealous Guy!
mick at 23:27:32 Thursday May 18 2000
thanks CDU, but for me, my best one (so far) was Man U when they were 2-1 mid season. My worst was Newcastle to get relegated at 9-1 - how wrong can you be?
CDU at 23:12:38 Thursday May 18 2000
Mmmm nice one Mick I'll give it a go that's probably the best you've come up with all year !
Andy at 23:11:1 Thursday May 18 2000
Cheltenham fan? Torquay?
THE STRANGLER at 23:8:32 Thursday May 18 2000
JUST THOUGHT YOU WERE LUCKY TO GO UP,THEN AGAIN THERE WAS A LOT OF SHIT NON LEAGUE STANDARD TEAMS IN THAT DIV 3,I WILL BE WATCHING YOU WOBBLERS DROP BACK DOWN AGAIN COME MAY ,YOUR A YO YO CLUB ALL WAYS WILL BE
mick at 22:58:20 Thursday May 18 2000
So the luck with the 3rd semi play-offs was ondone by boring boring Arsenal. I should learn by now that all single matches are bingo bets. I hardly dare tell you what I'm going to do to try and rescue my betting stash, but here goes. My tip is a patent on all the play offs being a draw at 90 minutes. If you're interested a patent is a single double treble combination. I can't think of anything else.
Big Roy at 22:41:40 Thursday May 18 2000
Thanks Nat.
Nat at 22:33:10 Thursday May 18 2000
Well after voting for shirt "B" and a bit downhearted at seeing shirt "A" given the nod, I would like to say that it is one of the best shirts I have ever bought (imho, of course). Not only is it available before the end of May, it is of far better quality than last year (no car sticker for a sponser), the collar is wicked and just love the cobblers on the back and on the little tag on the left hand side. Thank you Sport house one!!!
Big Roy and everyone else involved in FOG2000, once again you've done a marvellous job and will definatly get my vote.
Ray any chance of the countdown clock being re-installed? Come on Darlo, Up the cobblers!!
Erda Wispa at 21:36:33 Thursday May 18 2000
Nosey Parker at 9:53, you did not tell it first ,I did last night so yaboosucks
Rodney Marshall(MoaningCobbler) at 21:28:10 Thursday May 18 2000
Let's not bother with bogus transfer news, Top Hat. Jon Cullen left Sheff Utd on transfer day and signed for the Posh on a 'permanent basis'
Fred H at 21:27:41 Thursday May 18 2000
If you want to see an exclusive site with lots of downloads and pictures then visit: Http://home.wanadoo.nl/fside
See for yourself!
Greetings!
nsb at 20:27:13 Thursday May 18 2000
we must keep carlo... so that we can boast that we had a cobblers player in the world cup!
nsb at 20:22:18 Thursday May 18 2000
lets buy hakan sukur............ unlucky arsenal ha ha ha!
Anon at 20:20:6 Thursday May 18 2000
What is the difference between a rabbit in training and a rabbit with a flower up its nose ? One's a fit bunny and the other's a bit funny!
I'm thick I am at 19:27:48 Thursday May 18 2000
That link doesn't work!!!!
M at 18:53:59 Thursday May 18 2000
You can find one at
www.newcobblersshirt.co.uk
M at 18:53:14 Thursday May 18 2000
KEV. IF YOU ARE READING THIS. KEEP CARLO AND JAMIE. WE'LL NEED THEM BOTH THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. WHAT IS FORRESTER BREAKS A LEG?
cobblette at 18:50:29 Thursday May 18 2000
where can i find a picture of the new shirt?
True Cobbler at 18:26:57 Thursday May 18 2000
HEY EVERYONE! I HAVE A NEW SHIRT! I THINK THAT IT'S BETTER THAN LAST SEASONS, BUT I HAVE ONE QUESTION, DO ANY OF YOU THINK THAT IT LOOKS LIKE A CRICKET SHIRT
BRIAN COCK FACE at 17:32:34 Thursday May 18 2000
do you know that if we had won one more game and drew another instead of losing them we would have won the fucking league!!! Fucking amazing
THE ORIGINAL HAPPY COBBLER at 17:29:10 Thursday May 18 2000
suck my willy
Vertically Challenged at 17:12:18 Thursday May 18 2000
I see John Hodge has been quoted as saying he does not regret joining Northampton despite the fact he was only the bench during the promotion run-in. "It is a squad game and not just about 11 players anymore. The club is bigger than John Hodge" he says. No surprise there then - everything is bigger than John Hodge!!
BeckyBoobs at 16:17:22 Thursday May 18 2000
(Whoops!!! Dont know what happened there!!!! Sorry folks!!!)
BeckyBoobs at 15:38:17 Thursday May 18 2000
To Anon and anyone else whos interested... Players in attendance last nite (that i saw) were Hunter, Hunt, Howey, Sampson, Dobson and Green..not forgetting "Jamie, Jamie, Jamie, Jamie For-es-ter".
Mr Wilson was also there in his suit, along with directors Barry S and Barry H (no Barry F though!!!...hahaha)
Spedding, Hendon, Savage, Howard, Welch, Hope, Parrish,Hodge, Frian and Carlo were no where to be seen though!!!! (Blimey, this team photo comes in handy for something!!! LOL!!)
BeckyBoobs at 15:31:1 Thursday May 18 2000
To Anon..and anyone else who's interested...
Players in attendance last nite (that i saw),were as follows... Hunter, Howey, Hunt, Sampson, Dobson, Green and not forgetting "Jamie, Jamie, Jamie, Jamie For-es-ter!!!" No sign of Carlo, Howard, Hendon, Welch, Savage,Hope, Parrish or Frain though (G'owd- This team photo comes in handy sometimes!!!LOL!!!)
Mr Kev was there too (still wearing a suit!!), along with Barry H and Barry S.... Andy Roberts also put in an appearance...(oh how delighful??)
Also...not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but they told us about 2 pre-season friendlies- Both at home- One 'V' Watford (2nd Aug) and also Lincoln Sh**ty (5th or 7th Aug)... Why Lincoln of all teams, i shall never know!!! They obvioulsy want to play a decent team again!!!
Theres no stopping me know.... at 15:29:47 Thursday May 18 2000
The men who used to make the tin boxes that were once used to store packets of potato crips were unhappy that packets of crips were now packed in boxes. They decided to organise a protest march, the owner of the crisp factory told them that they could have time off for the march as long as they sang a hymn when they marched. On the day of the march they sang Onward Crisp Tin Solderers.
Anon - you didn't think I'd put my name to this. at 15:22:6 Thursday May 18 2000
A man was looking for some wheat so he could make some bread. He found a field of corn that was being tended by a group of travelling farmers from France. He was so pleased to find the wheat he said those well known words - French roaming countrymen, lend me your ears.
Anon at 15:1:4 Thursday May 18 2000
Think you might be on the wrong track Top Hat. Can anyone tell us which players were at the Picturedrome last night, and who was not? Thank you.
Anon at 13:50:33 Thursday May 18 2000
more more
Carl at 13:49:29 Thursday May 18 2000
Where is Mataboloo?
Anon at 13:32:51 Thursday May 18 2000
that was an absolutely bloody terrible joke!
Anon at 12:59:39 Thursday May 18 2000
The King of Mataboloo bought a new throne and put the old one in the roof space of his grass hut. One day he was sitting in the hut and the old throne fell on his head and killed him. The moral of this story is that people who live in grass huts shouldn't stow thrones.
hmmm at 11:23:57 Thursday May 18 2000
"one swallow does not make a lover"
Carl at 11:6:44 Thursday May 18 2000
Is the swallow one rude? You know for women and stuff?
Yes and.......... at 10:47:51 Thursday May 18 2000
Look before you leap, you can take horse to water but you can't make it drink, One swallow doesn't make a summer, don't look a gifthorse in the mouth and people who live in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones - all of these should be considered when the club are sorting out the sqaud for next season.
Carl at 10:6:45 Thursday May 18 2000
Oops, forgot one. Don't count your chickens until they have hatched
Carl at 10:5:29 Thursday May 18 2000
If the club have no money, then what the hell are they going to pay him with. I would like Parrish to stay, but if we need to put all our eggs in one basket and go for Forrester as seems likely then some people will have to suffer, you can't have your cake and eat it you know. You won't know the truth until the fat lady has sang or the cows come home, but too many cooks spoil the broth and many hands make light work
Nosey Parker at 10:0:50 Thursday May 18 2000
Sean parrish is being released due to the club having no money? Nice way to treat players no wonder Carlo wants out!!
Nosey Parker at 9:53:9 Thursday May 18 2000
How about this for some crap news....Sean Parrish is being released on a free because we aint got no money!!! Remember you saw it first from me!!
TOP HAT at 9:43:11 Thursday May 18 2000
Any body else heard that we could be signing Jon Cullen from Sheff united, he plays in midfield TOP HAT FIRST FOR COBBLERS NEWS
BeckyBoobs at 9:41:6 Thursday May 18 2000
Kevin Wilsons comments from last night when asked about Forrester were "its about 80%/20%"..then after we all got excited and the 'compere' pointed out that this might not be in our favour; Kev changed his percentages to "70-30"
... Time will tell!!!
Jamie DID turn up though (looking gorge i might add!!! LOL!!) but no sign of Carlo or Howard ... Jamie's attendance could only of been a good thing.... He's only a loan player at the mo and if he werent bothered, he wouldnt of made the effort to come... I mean -its not like he lives round here is it???
Anon at 9:28:33 Thursday May 18 2000
It is a myth that Wembley has a big pitch, it is smaller than many league pitches. Play off winners Ipswich, Wigan & Peterborough?
ANGLIA TELEVISION at 8:46:8 Thursday May 18 2000
big pitch, gabbiadini running havoc,you only have cant control the ball clarke up front, ihate to say this but darlos cheque book is going up so it looks like another season going to all those lovely grounds for the pooh,cheer up barry at least pinapple heads found his level,personaly i would rather travel to pooh with 3500 than go to darlos spanking new all seater stadia with a measly 850 loyal supporters.HA HA AHA HA HA HA
Ray at 8:23:57 Thursday May 18 2000
Don't get too excited - you only beat a Third Division side. :-)
POSH Fan at 4:51:43 Thursday May 18 2000
A quite stunning hatrick for D Farrell has put us one step closer. See you next season lads (and lasses).
MartinW at 23:59:27 Wednesday May 17 2000
Plumbob, what's softly softly about: "I think it will be difficult to come to an arrangement (over Forrester) because the player has three years of his contract at Utrecht left to run." It's hardly hardly.
PLUMBOB at 23:57:10 Wednesday May 17 2000
MARTIN W. thank god you don't get involved in signing up player's.You are so wet behind the ear's.Don't you understand it's case of softly ,softy,I'm sure the player want;s the best deal he can get and the club is only paying what it can afford ? If we take your train of thought we would be signing up alan shearer?????
MartinW at 23:42:28 Wednesday May 17 2000
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
plumbob at 23:42:18 Wednesday May 17 2000
Big Roy.Promotion, Beer, Night out,Talk to the players , New shirt ,Nice looking girl's,What more do you want ????
Anon at 23:40:57 Wednesday May 17 2000
Don't you ever do anything for yourself? Listen to second hand information "someone" told you - try spending a bit of cash in aid of the club and dial the Cobblers Line yourself - buy a CD - get a season ticket etc etc - call yourself a supporter?
MartinW at 23:39:4 Wednesday May 17 2000
Comments from Utrecht fans verbatim.
Kia ora Martin, Jamie didn't make it in Utrecht. Some people say that he din't get a farechange. He's a good player with nice skills but I think the higest level in holland is to heavy for him, the primiership as well. He has a good positif attitude. So every single fc Utrecht-fan wantes all the best for him. I think Utrecht let him go or maybe the new manager has other thought. (I don't think so)
Enjoy the Euro and all the best and goodluck with your club in the next season. Football greetings from, Kiwi....................................
Hey Martin,
Thanks for visting my site. To be honest I don't know
much about Jamie, because he played for utrecht, a
short time. Here you have a small photo. Mayby you
have it already. I can scan more photo's of Jami from
a couple of magazines, if you like.
Greetings Anne
MartinW at 23:36:13 Wednesday May 17 2000
Someone sadly told me there is some more negative stuff on the Cobblers phone line about our chances of getting the wonderful Jamie Forrester. The sad thing about Mr Stonhill's comments - "I think it will be difficult to come to an arrangement because the player has three years of his contract at Utrecht left to run."- are he perhaps does not understand that splashing out on Forrester is not just investing in one player but in a partnership. In my mind Steve Howard has come on a storm because he has someone to play off of. And Carlo and Howard were never really on the same wavelength. So by getting Forrester, I think, you're going to have a firing on all cylinders, Howard. Finally, can we not have some good news from the club like the rumour I heard from another person on this site. If the club want us to be upbeat, feed us some Kevin Wilson-like fire in the belly optimism. I find it incredible that we go into the Forrester negotations saying that it will be difficult to get a deal. All fans like myself can do is react to what we are told, and I'm sorry I'm not going to be leaping Fosbury Flop style over that seven foot bar by the news that we might not get Forrester. In fact, come to think, of it I couldn't do that even if the news was good. Shit. Come on, Mr Stonhill, lift our spirits at a time when we have just received all the info about paying for next season's season ticket. Where's KevinW when you need him. Actually, he was probably suggesting Forrester go on the record to say he wants to be in Northampton - putting pressure on the purse string holders. Maybe. Anyway some Utrecht fans have been very kind to send me some news about Jamie Forrester, one, quite quaintly sent a picture. COME ON!
MartinW at 23:36:12 Wednesday May 17 2000
Someone sadly told me there is some more negative stuff on the Cobblers phone line about our chances of getting the wonderful Jamie Forrester. The sad thing about Mr Stonhill's comments - "I think it will be difficult to come to an arrangement because the player has three years of his contract at Utrecht left to run."- are he perhaps does not understand that splashing out on Forrester is not just investing in one player but in a partnership. In my mind Steve Howard has come on a storm because he has someone to play off of. And Carlo and Howard were never really on the same wavelength. So by getting Forrester, I think, you're going to have a firing on all cylinders, Howard. Finally, can we not have some good news from the club like the rumour I heard from another person on this site. If the club want us to be upbeat, feed us some Kevin Wilson-like fire in the belly optimism. I find it incredible that we go into the Forrester negotations saying that it will be difficult to get a deal. All fans like myself can do is react to what we are told, and I'm sorry I'm not going to be leaping Fosbury Flop style over that seven foot bar by the news that we might not get Forrester. In fact, come to think, of it I couldn't do that even if the news was good. Shit. Come on, Mr Stonhill, lift our spirits at a time when we have just received all the info about paying for next season's season ticket. Where's KevinW when you need him. Actually, he was probably suggesting Forrester go on the record to say he wants to be in Northampton - putting pressure on the purse string holders. Maybe. Anyway some Utrecht fans have been very kind to send me some news about Jamie Forrester, one, quite quaintly sent a picture. COME ON!
Ray at 23:27:6 Wednesday May 17 2000
Yawn..........
Big Roy at 23:14:45 Wednesday May 17 2000
Nice shirt. I'm not sure about the good night though.
Big Roy at 23:9:43 Wednesday May 17 2000
I don't wish Pooh any luck but I won't be unhappy to see them in division 2. The away clash will certainly hold more appeal than a trip to Darlo and it will be one of the first fixtures I look for when they're announced. We owe them a couple of good thrashings.
PLUMBOB at 23:7:41 Wednesday May 17 2000
What do you think of the new shirt ? {good night had by all }
Eh? at 23:0:37 Wednesday May 17 2000
Is the final in Newquay then?
DavCobbler at 22:26:49 Wednesday May 17 2000
Picture this then folks........ Next Friday....Off ta Newquay for a few days....get down there early....... watch the scum get beat by Darlo... Oh Heaven !!!!! UP THE COBBLERS !!!!!!!!
TRB Mark at 21:49:38 Wednesday May 17 2000
Paedoborough 3-0 Barnet. Sounds like another play -off cracker for Ipswich. They were losing 2-3 but equalised in the last minute. Glad we didn't need the play-offs!
britgal at 20:49:53 Wednesday May 17 2000
what did peterborough score (they did play today didn't they?) today. did they lose?
Andy at 20:48:1 Wednesday May 17 2000
As I remember Alan Starling scored a penalty against Hartlepool in the last game of the season in a promotion year. We won 5-2 or 5-3 I think. It was a hot day and few of the hotel enders (including me) sunbathed on the cricket side during the game. There was a patch of grass between the corner flag and the duck boards. I wonder how many other people have been able to sunbathe watching a league football match?
Sam at 20:4:30 Wednesday May 17 2000
I think that Alex and Nagihan had no right to say those things about Carlo Corazzin they are the ones who can't see have nice and what a good person he is.
Erda Wispa at 19:23:53 Wednesday May 17 2000
Parrish will be released and Corazzin is talking to Pompey
Ray at 18:43:43 Wednesday May 17 2000
...cos thats a completely different kettle of cod.....
Ray at 18:43:11 Wednesday May 17 2000
Sorry - I thought the competition was to have a punt on what we thought the likely lineup next season was - not who we would like to see.
SBJ at 18:27:37 Wednesday May 17 2000
Good call, WSD, I'll have a read right now. Thanks!
Dave -the intelligent cobbler at 18:24:52 Wednesday May 17 2000
97 days until the first day of the season :(
Pompey Cobbler at 17:25:43 Wednesday May 17 2000
Anyone interested in buying any Euro 2000 tickets ? Not for England games though.
The Romsey Cobbler at 17:6:11 Wednesday May 17 2000
My team for next season would be....Welch; Hendon, Sampson, Howey, Spedding; Hunt, Hunter, Frain, Parrish; Howard, Forrester.
Fantasy Kicks at 17:3:21 Wednesday May 17 2000
Free fantasy football for Euro 2000 with prizes up for grabs at www.fantasykicks.co.uk
WSD at 17:2:17 Wednesday May 17 2000
Sid/SBJ, I've almost finished my season review on From The Terrace, the first three parts are up already and I've just got to finish the last one.
Anon at 17:1:59 Wednesday May 17 2000
The worst ground visited was definately Mansfield - just because of the women's loos ! Not only no lock, no door. Also - no seat, no light, no paper, no soap, no water !!!!!!! Basically a hole in the ground behind a wall.
Danny at 16:36:8 Wednesday May 17 2000
And the best ground visited will be Wigan. The worst will be Oldham.
Danny at 16:34:52 Wednesday May 17 2000
My team for next season would be :- Welch; Hendon, Howey, Sampson, Frain; Spedding, Hunter, Savage; Howard, Clare and Forrester.
Sid at 16:28:28 Wednesday May 17 2000
If anyone wants a season review, i will do one. It would also be nice to see Richard do a IK'CIWT covering the whole season aswell!
SBJ at 15:46:1 Wednesday May 17 2000
Have any of you Cobblers webmasters got any plans for posting a review of the season on your web sites, maybe serialised, as a way to fill the summer weeks? It could probably be knocked together from match reports and news items, and no doubt some of the players and staff would be happy to chip in with their own recollections.
Vince at 14:43:58 Wednesday May 17 2000
Ray, when you present the Internet Player of the Year award don't forget to mention the 4 votes for the crossbar - more votes than some of the players got!
Anon at 14:42:37 Wednesday May 17 2000
I think the season ticket price increases are justifiable. As a season-ticket holder who doesn't live anywhere near Northampton, it's nice to know that I don't have to worry about buying a ticket for each game, and to know that I can sit in the same seat with the same good view next to the same decent chaps for every home game. It also means that people know where to find me on the occasions where day-tripper friends come to the games and have to sit in whatever seat is available on the day. Worth £45 extra for those few conveneinces in my opinion. If it helps us with the playing staff budget, even better.
Marina at 14:19:11 Wednesday May 17 2000
Ray, please can I be first reserve to present Howard with his award? I never doubted him you know!
Carl at 14:18:2 Wednesday May 17 2000
It's a bit of a shame Sky didn't have the foresight to put any one of the remaining Play Off games on TV tonight, as the one they have chosen is tomorrow nights Barnsley v Brum game, and it would appear that is a bit of a foregone conclusion. What with the medias current love affair with George Reynolds I at least expected the Darlo game to be on, or at worst a Div. 2 game
Darlington, Peterborough, Hartlepool and Barnet at 14:8:47 Wednesday May 17 2000
If you want we will swap places with you!
What play-offs? at 13:17:18 Wednesday May 17 2000
What are these play-offs and why havn't we been invited?
Vince at 12:17:5 Wednesday May 17 2000
Carl, I think that Franklins Gardens has a capacity of 10,000+. Although Northampton is a rugby town compared with a lot of other places the fact remains that association football is the national game and has a much broader following, even if those intrerested in the game don't go to a game every week. That's why NTFC had such a big following at Wembley. A similar situation exists in Leicester where Leicester Tigers have a big following but on a big occasion such as a Wembley final Leicester City FC attract far more support.
Vince at 12:8:3 Wednesday May 17 2000
Beckyboobs, yep I want Pboro to win the play offs too. I'd much rather travel to Pboro than Darlington, H'pool or Barnet and if we play them in Div 2 we are guaranteed a decent gate.
Carl at 12:7:27 Wednesday May 17 2000
25,000 still isn't bad for a team whose ground only holds around 7000. I know about 40,000 of us went to Wembley the second time around, but Rugby isn't as big an attraction as a game of football at the Twin Towers whatever anyone says, I bet Sky aren't willing to pay unknown billions for the Rugby rights.
CIJ at 11:48:42 Wednesday May 17 2000
If we only keep one of Carlo or Forrester we can't operate all season with just two strikers as if one of them got suspended/injured then the next player down the pecking order would be Andy Morrow and although I rate him as a player for the future I think div. 2 football for him next year woould be asking a bit too much. If we only do keep one of Carlo/Forrester then who else is there who we could sign?? Any Ideas???
THE OFFICIAL "HAPPY COBBLER" at 11:41:51 Wednesday May 17 2000
Who the frig keeps on using my name? You've been using it on other sites saying I think Atkins is great and that Rushden should sign him up .
Now get another name ballbag!
PS....IF NORTHAMPTON IS SUPPOSED TO BE RUGBY TOWN....WHY WERE THERE ONLY 25,000 SAINTS FANS AT TWICKENHAM ON SATURDAY?
Tony at 11:40:7 Wednesday May 17 2000
My bet is that both Carlo and Jamie will be here next season, with Steve Howard as well, a playoff spot is a distinct posability!
Sid at 11:11:9 Wednesday May 17 2000
Ray, when are going to announce Steve Howard as the Internet Player of the Year??!!
marco at 10:33:25 Wednesday May 17 2000
my vote's for forrester, more pace and guile than corazzin though both are good finishers at this level.
marco at 10:31:27 Wednesday May 17 2000
we need at least two strikers, whether those be corazzin and forrester or others. Luke Beckett from Chester would be worth a look, second top scorer in the division and in a team that was relegated.
other than that, more competition at full-back is needed and perhaps a competitive midfielder in the hunter mould.
BeckyBoobs at 10:26:41 Wednesday May 17 2000
I asked this before, but since no-one answered it and we're all moaning about moaning (cos there's nothing else to talk about!!)..I thought id ask it again....
So then...Carlo or Jamie?? ...The choice is yours!!
(Jamie gets my vote by a long shot...)
Also, is anyone secretly hoping that The Scum win tonite at all?? I hate to admit it, but i am!!! They may have beaten us twice this last season, but WE were the ones that went up automatically and them going up would be chance to repay them for having the cheek to take 6 points off us!!!
Ray at 8:54:19 Wednesday May 17 2000
OK - here goes. The first 11 on the day of kick-off will be (in no particular order): Welch, Frain, Howard, Forrester, Hunt, Hendon, Sampson, Savage, Spedding, and two A.N. Other defenders who are not yet on the books.
TCMP at 0:20:57 Wednesday May 17 2000
Space between votes and time for a quick bizarre comment. In the 70's I can remember the Cobblers running out at the County Ground to a hit called Concrete & Clay "Beneath my feet the mountains crumble, cause love will never die, Because we'll see the mountains tumble our love will never die, My love and I will be In love eternally, and thats the way, oh thats the way that love should be" I never understood why but then again who cares? I also remember witnessing Alan Starling scoring a penalty for the Cobblers about the same time and wonder who else has done the same. If we are short of debating topics then how about people naming thier starting 11 for the first game of the 2000/2001 season, it might help in respect of the big decisions to made over the next few weeks. Or even an opinion as to who is in, and therefore who's not etc, as I believe the Carlo/Forrester issue will have it's own lifeforce, but there are many other issues to be settled, ie Dobson/Green/Howey or Hunter, Hunt, Hope Parrish, Savage or Frain etc. I have my own views but it would be interesting to discover what Formation and team people think is best suited to Div 2. Must go I have to say my ten/penneth on the decommisioning debate on Northern Ireland which is raging in the house, no peace for the wicked!! cheers Tony
A Little Light Relief at 23:58:57 Tuesday May 16 2000
How do you make a hormone?
Put sawdust in the Vaseline
9224 at 23:57:37 Tuesday May 16 2000
FOG2000 For run out tune - I especially like the Cheer up Barry Fry bit!!!
Anon at 23:56:5 Tuesday May 16 2000
Quite right - and tossers like you should also be banned from Sixfields.
Dave at 23:50:0 Tuesday May 16 2000
I have not heard the new song I must confess. I just like the M People and Movin On Up is a boppy kinda tune. Then I know very little about music. Ha ha. Probably I should be denied a vote under the new world order according to Mr Anonymous. Ha ha.
Big Roy at 23:49:22 Tuesday May 16 2000
stuff even!
Big Roy at 23:46:40 Tuesday May 16 2000
I take it a great compliment that my stuuf is even considered alongside such great talent as M People and Tina Turner. They have multi million studios at their disposal and I have a damp cellar with an 8 track in it!
Dave at 23:45:1 Tuesday May 16 2000
Not everyone is childish, Big Roy. I'm the biggest child going. He he. Just look at Anon. I know I should not draw attention to it but I get bugged by people like that who go to Sixfields. They ought to be banned. I used to be a season ticket holder, but got fed up last season. I still go on occasions, but I got very disillusioned. Myh work also was a factor but that waws never really a factor before all the nonses of last season. Now I have said this before and I just got the old your a sad twat syndrome. Why can't I and others form opinions that are different to others without being castigated persnaly all the time. Still, got to giggle. Ha ha.
Big Roy at 23:38:6 Tuesday May 16 2000
I don't think I was being childish with my responses.
Anon at 23:38:3 Tuesday May 16 2000
Is Dave MartinW's imaginary friend?
Dave at 23:35:51 Tuesday May 16 2000
Nought changes still. He he. MartinW, best thing to do is to ignore the idiots on here. How do they manage to post their vitriol. Anon, there is a big difference between considered critical discussion and the kind of playground banter you come up with that is nothing other than pahetic. Personally, I'd vote for the M People every time but then I expect that will attract a lot of childish jibes. Grow up children, grow up.
Season Tickets at 23:17:45 Tuesday May 16 2000
MartinW moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan moan
MartinW at 23:12:25 Tuesday May 16 2000
season tickets moan, music moan, moan moan moan
Big Roy at 23:11:30 Tuesday May 16 2000
I sampled it off of Shadows LP Greg. :-)
Ray at 23:11:10 Tuesday May 16 2000
Anymore last minute waverers - fill in the form at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/cdorder.htm and order your own copy.
GREG at 23:7:6 Tuesday May 16 2000
COOL REMIX BIG FELLER WHO DID YOU GET IN FOR THE GUITAR WORK? HA HA
Anon at 23:5:57 Tuesday May 16 2000
Great marketing chaps you managed to squeeze a sale !!
MartinW at 23:5:31 Tuesday May 16 2000
God, first abuse then someone pretending to be me. Does nothing change here. Good night.
MartinW at 23:4:37 Tuesday May 16 2000
Ray, I'll buy one please. Of the originals. Sorry. Just personal preference.
Big Roy at 23:2:17 Tuesday May 16 2000
I was bored on Sunday, so I did it. Take it or leave it. The original has got a lot of spirit and I'm not suggesting this version is better or worse....just a different take.
MartinW at 23:0:54 Tuesday May 16 2000
Be like then then - I'm supporting Diamonds next year....
MartinW at 22:59:14 Tuesday May 16 2000
CDU, I know why it was produced. I don't think it is an improvement on what we already have. Sorry. But I am just one. Well two because m'colleague also prefers the original. I'll do more market testing though.
Anon at 22:57:19 Tuesday May 16 2000
....or were you just telling us you have a friend.....
Big Roy at 22:57:7 Tuesday May 16 2000
Sorry you don't like it Martin. It was nobody's decision but mine to do a new version. As you say we are all entitled to our own opinion so I'm not about to whinge. Having heard the original a few times at the ground I didn't think it had the necessary impact. By doing an instrumental, I thought that the crowd might join in and provide their own vocal track.
Anon at 22:56:24 Tuesday May 16 2000
Why did you listen to it with a friend - do you have to form a consensus - can't you make any decision on your own?
Ray at 22:55:33 Tuesday May 16 2000
I still have a couple or so left....
CDU at 22:54:46 Tuesday May 16 2000
MartinW I would have thought that was the point? You're supposed to sing to this one and fire up the players and create atmosphere not listen to it in your car.
Big Roy at 22:50:54 Tuesday May 16 2000
The original CD's are also still available from the shop. All proceeds to the club so I have no plans to make it available as MP3.
MartinW at 22:49:54 Tuesday May 16 2000
Anon, I didn't know it was still for sale. But I will, coz I'm afraid I don't like the new version at all. I've just downloaded it and listened to it with a friend. And I really hate saying that, because I know so much hard work has obviously gone into it and the people responsible will probably read this and it just seems like a whinge. It's not. The thing I personally like most about the original version is the words and the spirit. The new one doesn't hit it to these ears and I would probably prefer other songs suggested by Radio Cobblers to that one. Sorry. But there you go, everyone has their view and taste. And I'll probably get slagged off for saying it. But I have to be honest. I just hope that when I voted for Fields of Green, I'm not voting for the remix. I really really adore the spirit of the fans singing the original song. It has heart and it brings a tear to the eye. Happy memories especially of promotion and yes last season. It's really hard to replicate that spirit with what amounts to a guitar and keyboard instrumental. Is it really true that if we vote for Fields of Green, we're voting for the instrumental. Surely not. What do others honestly think about it. Also, I'm curious to know why it is it is felt by some that there needs to be a new version? Were the powers that be in Radio Cobblers wanting something that sounded more contemporary??
Big Roy at 22:43:27 Tuesday May 16 2000
Mark - you need some sort of MP3 player software e.g. RealPlayer, RealJukebox or Windows Media player. There's loads of them available for free download out there on the net.
Anon at 22:36:1 Tuesday May 16 2000
MartinW go to the link page from the Main Page and buy a cd like everyone else. It's for the Club you know it makes sense.
TRB Mark at 22:31:21 Tuesday May 16 2000
Ray, I can't hear the song. Do I need special software? All I get is a grey blank page. Oh, and I still owe you £24.00 for CD's sold! On the subject of shirts, I'm gonna invest in a Toffs one too, for the reasons stated by Pompey Cobbler. Also, they don't have any nasty advertisments on the front, not that our top sponsors Nationwide are nasty.
MartinW at 22:18:42 Tuesday May 16 2000
Well done for putting the mix on mp3. Great stuff. Any chance that the original version can be put on as well. It's just that I'd like to play it in the car on the way to games just to get even more into the spirit of the whole thing than normal.
You know it makes sense.
Bez at 22:11:48 Tuesday May 16 2000
I think we should leave the season ticket, new shirt and Jamie Forrester items and think of higher things. Mark Stein is available on a free transfer, Adam Sollitt is a great young keeper and Tony Dorigo is also free. If we stopped moaning, went out and earnt the millions that we want our club to have then we could afford these three PLUS Forrester and between them and the current squad (all of whom should be kept) 1st Division here we come. Yet we'll all moan about the £300+ for a season ticket, which can be paid in monthly installments to soften the blow but no a few beers on Friday night will have to go begging OH NO!?! I'm sorry £30 does not matter.
NSB at 21:50:53 Tuesday May 16 2000
i think we need to record another song..... CHEER UP BARRY FRY!
WSD at 21:34:27 Tuesday May 16 2000
Cheers Roy - much appreciated!
Big Roy at 21:30:36 Tuesday May 16 2000
WSD - it's within walking distance from my house, if you can remember where that is! Failing that, it's opposite the Racecourse going back into town down the Kettering Road from the "White Elephant". Lots of side street parking around there.
Danny at 21:27:20 Tuesday May 16 2000
Cheers Tony, I phoned the club earlier and they said the shirts will be in the club shop on thursday, though I can get one at the launch tomorrow night. Firstly, I live in Wellingborough, which means I have to travel all the way to Northampton to get a ticket, travel home again, have somthing to eat and travel to Northampton again and then travel home. Not economical to the planet or my wallet. Guess I;ll wait till thursday
WSD at 21:25:20 Tuesday May 16 2000
Luton Cobbler - Hills are offering 200/1 on them winning the play offs
Luton Cobbler at 21:23:49 Tuesday May 16 2000
Ray - a very delayed answer to your question about Birmingham. You can get 150/1 on them winning the Play Offs. Worth 50p I'd have thought.
happy cobbler at 21:8:3 Tuesday May 16 2000
i would like to point out to the club,that i understand why the prices were increased for next season,but i dont understand why the players get so many comp tickets,the last time i was with the sponsors at the hull game,we were inthe players bar,and there must have been 50 or 60 people in there who had not paid to see the game.
if this happens at every home game,this must run in to thousands of pounds per season.what do you think we can do about this.
WSD at 20:57:59 Tuesday May 16 2000
Anyone know if there's any parking nearby for tomorrow night's do? I have no idea where it is!
WSD at 20:46:18 Tuesday May 16 2000
Absolutely excellent remix Roy, you deserve all the credit! If it wins the vote I can see the track setting the crowd off from the start, and maybe getting some atmosphere at Sixfields on a REGULAR basis!! That would be nice!
Big Roy at 20:21:6 Tuesday May 16 2000
Am I making any money out of this Ray? :-)
Ray at 20:17:56 Tuesday May 16 2000
GET THOSE VOTES ROLLING IN!!!
Big Roy at 20:14:15 Tuesday May 16 2000
Cheers DavCobbler. I thought a more upbeat version was called for. Glad you like it.
neilbowers1973@netscapeonline.co.uk at 20:11:27 Tuesday May 16 2000
Well done Cobblers knew it wouldn't be long before we bounce back to the division we deserve to be in Div 2... So a big congratulations to Kevin Wilson and the team. C'mon You Cobblers!!!!!!!!!......
POSHMAN at 19:58:14 Tuesday May 16 2000
POSH rule!
LA at 19:56:58 Tuesday May 16 2000
Reckon Claret is rather a 'nice' colour!!
DavCobbler at 19:48:40 Tuesday May 16 2000
Roy, congrats again mate........ a surefire winner and a good way to get the fans stirred and ready for action before each home game...... even better than that.......my fekkin voice ain`t on this one :)))))))))))))))))))))))))) UP THE COBBLERS !!!!!!
Chris at 19:41:46 Tuesday May 16 2000
Staying in Div 2 is THE current priority and if that means a rise in prices then so be it. We need to consolidate our position before beginning the push for Div 1 status, however, I am concerned that, without a backer with a modicum of cash, we may find it difficult to progress much further. This is no criticism of the current board, just a realistic opinion.
M at 19:36:35 Tuesday May 16 2000
I'M STARVED OF FOOTBALL ALREADY!
Claret at 19:29:17 Tuesday May 16 2000
Keep the CLARET
Britgal at 19:15:22 Tuesday May 16 2000
Claret is a gorgeous colour. & how many days till football starts again?!?
WSD at 19:15:22 Tuesday May 16 2000
Hey!! calm down everyone, is the heat getting to you or something?!! What I am saying is firstly, it was a survey of fans of ALL clubs, not just Cobblers' fans, so the fact that the pitch was awful when we played there isn't going to bother Brighton or Cheltenham fans for example. Also, I am saying that you all had a chance to vote, so arguing with the results when you haven't voted seems a bit pointless. Of course you're all entitled to your opinion, it's surveys like mine and Gavin's that encourage debate like this. Oh, and just another thing before I go (!) the quality of the pitch is just one factor that makes up the "Best Opposition Ground", others including, capacity, standard of away end, access, parking etc etc. For instance, the pitch may have been excellent at Whaddon Road, but the away facilities were back at Dr Martens League level. And Peter, the results are at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/nikel/poll.htm
Anon at 19:11:12 Tuesday May 16 2000
A SHIRT CAN NEVER LOOK GOOD WHEN IT IS CLARET
Anon at 19:10:32 Tuesday May 16 2000
WE NEED TO CHANGE OUR CLUB COLOURS. CLARET IS AWFUL. ADMIT IT
Peter at 18:45:31 Tuesday May 16 2000
where can i find out the results of the best stadium debate?
boredom at 18:41:46 Tuesday May 16 2000
You can tell we are, SHIRTS, SEASON TICKET PRICES, AWAY GROUNDS - we are a bored bunch of anoraks, were even going to watch the Saints.
Well I honestly dont care how much they charge to see the GODS, I love all sport in Northants bar one team, a good away ground is anyone we win on, and bring back the seventies!!
Ray at 17:49:23 Tuesday May 16 2000
So - as I didn't vote - I'm not allowed an opinion? Is that what you are saying?
Paul S at 16:50:35 Tuesday May 16 2000
WSD - Don't be so snotty, of course we can disagree with the results. I think you mistake us for someone who gives a shit. 239 votes from 24 clubs isn't any basis to claim a statistically good sample. In reality London Road's pitch was a disgrace for pub football let alone a professional league. Technically no 'ground' could compare to Cheltenham's snooker table.
WSD at 16:24:48 Tuesday May 16 2000
Ray - you had a chance to vote but chose not to, so you can't criticise the results, it's your own fault for not voting! There were 239 votes in all, London Road winning Best Ground with Sixfields a close second. In actual fact, I agree with the result, aside from the fact that a certain team play there, it's a "proper" football ground with a good atmosphere, two big terraces behind each goal. Whilst Sixfields is nice and shiny, it's a bit dull and the surroundings are hardly inspiring. The category was Best Opposition Ground, so none of us could vote for Sixfields anyway :)
GREG at 15:32:0 Tuesday May 16 2000
CARL....DOES KIRK WANT A TICKET I NEED TO KNOW??
Broken record... at 13:57:40 Tuesday May 16 2000
Season ticket prices are a joke! ... bla bla bla.... I know, maybe we should change this one now?
Paul S at 13:34:53 Tuesday May 16 2000
Sibs - I think the players' sponsors are entitled to the shirt at the end of the season.
Sibs at 13:30:38 Tuesday May 16 2000
What does the club do with all the shirts that the players have worn through the season? They won't be needing them next season with the new strip and surely the players don't keep them all... (i assume they don't just have the one all season of each change strip)... if the club need money why don't they auction them off?? I'm sure there are fans with money that would bid for them!!
gaz at 13:11:53 Tuesday May 16 2000
I've never really seen the problem with the shirts as long as they are a decent design. After all most people buy 1 new leisure shirt each year. As long as the NTFC design is good I'll buy that rather than a plain addidas/umbro etc shirt.
Anon at 13:1:12 Tuesday May 16 2000
If you cant afford the shirt...dont buy it. Easy really.
Pompey Cobbler at 12:54:5 Tuesday May 16 2000
I've never understood this shirt argument. I agree many clubs will bring out new shirts every year to exploit fans, especially kids - but at the end of the day you don't HAVE to buy one how ever nice it is to be wearing the latest shirt - it doesn't mean you're any less of a fan if you don't. The other solution is to buy one of the retro kits from Toffs which will keep you sexy and fashionable season after season.
The Ticket Man at 12:27:58 Tuesday May 16 2000
What a joke the new season ticket prices are, isn't there any loyalty to those who have been season ticket holders for the past several years? I know they are not in a very strong financial situation, but come on, £315 for a second division side and a new shirt every year. Will we ever keep the same shirt for more than a season?
P.S can anyone tell me the last time we kept a shirt for more than one year. Does the club not realise it is expensive to follow football, especially with shirts at £40 a time
bart at 12:9:31 Tuesday May 16 2000
Anon at 10:54:48 Tuesday May 16 2000
Top stuff!
gaz at 10:38:20 Tuesday May 16 2000
Ray I think the lifts page is a good idea. Just lifts offered and lifts required - and email addresses stated. Then let people get on with it themselves. Home or away it doesn't matter. I for one rarely go with a travel club to away games because I like to see a bit of the local area/town before a game. So don't view it as competition for the clubs, it is something that they can't/won't/don't offer.
Ray at 10:26:42 Tuesday May 16 2000
If anyone is having difficulty downloading/playing the mp3 file, for a
small consideration I can arrange to have it put on a CD as an audio track.
Anyone going to the kit launch tomorrow?
TRB Mark at 10:21:23 Tuesday May 16 2000
Well said Becky. I bet Gail would love to be here to pay a few extra quid for her season ticket.
becky at 10:6:52 Tuesday May 16 2000
I'd just like to say well done to the lads for winning automatic promotion to Division 2 this year and I'd like to wish them every luck next season. I think it makes it all the more special, winning promotion this year after the tragic deaths of Martyn and Gail, so everyone to do with the club can now say that we did it for these two people and all the other people who have passed away this year who were linked in anyway to NTFC.
Thanks lads for making the season come to an end in this way, that pride will hopefully take me through my exams this summer.
Paul S at 10:4:24 Tuesday May 16 2000
WSJ - this is well and good if there is excess capacity at the ground, unfortunately, as you may recall from last time in div 2, our problem is not getting people to the matches but getting them in the ground.
Vince at 9:18:28 Tuesday May 16 2000
Ray, I agree, anything that improves home gates is worth doing. I just thought that if you set up a page for lifts it should be to get supporters to Sixfields.
Ray at 9:13:45 Tuesday May 16 2000
I wasn't intending to start yet another Travel Club - its just that some people who live out of town often have a fellow supporter living in the next street that they are unaware of and putting them in touch would actually increase gates.
Vince at 9:9:37 Tuesday May 16 2000
Ray, good idea to set up a page for those who want/can give lifts, but I think that this should be for home games and for lifts to Sixfields to catch the coach for away games - I think we already have enough organisations competing for away travel.
Ray at 9:4:55 Tuesday May 16 2000
Just to make it clear - this is the version you will be voting for if you choose "Fields of Green" and NOT the one normally played at Sixfields.
Anon at 9:0:29 Tuesday May 16 2000
The new version of "FOG 2K" is certainly up beat and makes a good choice for next season.
Ray at 8:49:59 Tuesday May 16 2000
The remix is by our resident music blokey - Big Roy.
WSJ at 8:35:5 Tuesday May 16 2000
I caught part only of an interview on Radio 5 with the Ipswich Chairman before the Bolton match but I will mention what I heard. He was talking about the promotion of his club in the Ipswich area by school visits and I think he said that during the past 12 months the club had had access to some 47,000 children, all this with a view to encouraging them to come and watch their local club. He also mentioned that tickets were available for kids at £6 or £7 per game and that the promotion of the club in the local schools was a major factor in their good crowds. The role models for such schemes were said to be Man City and Sunderland and the Ipswich Chairman was convinced this was one of the reasons they are so well supported as clubs come rain or shine. It might be ambitious to compare the Cobblers with Man City or Sunderland but Ipswich are not a bad comparison. As a football club it has been much more successful than the Cobblers but as a town it is smaller than Northampton and does not have the same level of population in its catchment area as NTFC whose natural area of support covers not just the county but large tracts of Bucks and Beds not forgetting MK City. Are the Cobblers doing enough in this respect? It raises in my mind the issue of the future role of the Trust. In a successful season the Trust has been something of a public relations disaster with its own members. Comments on this site reflect broad opinion. Obviously, the Trust's fund raising is central to its existence and is the means by which its members and supporters generally are represented on the board. This must continue but new ideas are needed badly and the internal and external damage needs to be repaired. Trust members have not had an adequate explanation of what has been going on and this from a body which espouses loudly its democratic role. Perhaps in addition to finding new means of raising much needed funds for the club a change in direction is required to make it also a promotional vehicle active in the schools and generally in areas of potential support. TCMP's thoughts welcomed.
Sods Law at 8:31:20 Tuesday May 16 2000
I bet we draw Plymouth away in the FA Cup and Carlisle away in the League cup and Torquay away in the Autowotsit cup.
Just In From A Session at 1:39:20 Tuesday May 16 2000
Brilliant stuff! Who did the remix it has to be the tune for next season.Great idea Ray is this WSDs Club Mix he keeps going on about.
Tony at 23:56:53 Monday May 15 2000
Don't know what most of you are moaning about anyway, it's quite clear your only paying the concession price anyhow from your childish attitudes!
MartinW at 23:55:20 Monday May 15 2000
Yes! Got to say we will save on our away games. No more trips to Carlisle, Darlington, Plymouth and Torquay. Remember Torquay. Ahhhh! Seems like only last week. IT WAS? God.
Andy at 23:34:48 Monday May 15 2000
With all the wingeing about the season ticket increases, one very major advantage for those who lay out the cash is in the event of The Cobblers doing well (or even badly) next year. It's a major hassle to get tickets towards the end of the season, especially if you work out of town. I was silly enough not to renew my season ticket last year and missed a lot of the crucial games - never again!
Ray at 23:28:36 Monday May 15 2000
Sorry - can't go for walks - bad leg u know...
Hey Puzzled at 23:26:13 Monday May 15 2000
It was a dog he was talking about woof woof
Puzzled at 23:24:3 Monday May 15 2000
Why would she want to walk Ray? Would'nt a dog be more fun?
TRB Mark at 23:22:35 Monday May 15 2000
Good idea Ray. Maybe Britgal can team up with Giles, the s**tboro Cobbler!
Big Roy at 23:21:44 Monday May 15 2000
I'm looking for a nice 30 - 40 year old female Cobblers supporter with no ties for cozy nights in, meals and walks Ray. :-)
TRB Mark at 23:20:19 Monday May 15 2000
I know for definate that I shall miss several games next season (usually against the decent clubs too!). But I shall renew my season ticket, not because I'm loaded (I ussually have it on tick anyway) but it means I can have the same seat, with my mates and be assured of tickets for Cup games etc. When you can't just pop up to Sixfields, it's the most cost effective way. Anyway, if I miss a game, I give the ticket to my mate who brings someone else and he does the same for me. On a completely different subject, there is a comment on Sids Cobblers website from a Stockport fan saying that w e must have been mad for selling Gibb as he has been thier best buy for ages!
Ray at 22:50:25 Monday May 15 2000
I'm considering opening a "dating" page for next season so that people wanting/giving lifts can get in touch. Yes? No?
GREG at 22:48:58 Monday May 15 2000
SORRY FRANSIS OR FRANCIS YES FRANCIS
Britgal at 22:48:36 Monday May 15 2000
I haven't got anything to say that hasn't already been said, much better than I could have said it, by Richard. But, i thought u might like to know - to make up for that bloke on here earlier 'Well here's one season ticket holder who won't be renewing!!' i'll buy my first season ticket this year - even though it means I have to forgo Birthaday and Christmas presents from my parents, who'll lend me the money, and pay about a fiver a week catching multiple buses to get to 6fields. (None of my family support cobblers and I live near Peterborough so it's hard to get to the matches!)
Ray at 22:48:34 Monday May 15 2000
Anyone offering odds on Birmingham making it to Wembley?
GREG at 22:47:34 Monday May 15 2000
JUST WORKED OUT THE TRAVELLING FOR NEXT SEASON AND WERE £75 UP AND FORRESTER AS WELL!! IN DIVISION 1 ILL PAY £375 PROVIDING WE STUFF IT UP THAT MOANING TREVOR FRANCES BLOKEY. UP THE COBBLERS!!!THE PRICE INCREASE MEANS ONE LESS BEER A WEEK SO THE DIETS STEAMING ALONG AS WELL....HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 22:37:52 Monday May 15 2000
WSD - yep - we may have been voted the best team but London Road was voted the best ground and its a TIP!! Doesn;t say much for the standard of people who fill in surveys...
Happy Cobbler at 22:33:46 Monday May 15 2000
Not too impressed with the price increases, although I can understand the logic behind it and applaud the board for being brave and sensible about the budgets for next season. Yes, we all wish the prices could stay the same again...but for gods' sake! We'll be watching Swindon,Stoke(Possibly),Millwall(possibly),Luton,Oxford and the like...not f===in' Halifax and Cheltenham!!!!
I agree withthe fact that there appears to be little benefit in buying a season ticket if you know you will miss a game or three except the obvious advantage of getting tickets for away games...but remember the grounds away from home accomodate a lot more next year...so not so much of an issue.
If it's still a problem....do what I'm going to do as soon as the box office opens.....BUY TICKETS FOR ALL THE GAMES YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE OR MORE IMPORTANTLY ALL THE LOVELY LOCAL DERBIES....A TAILOR MADE SEASON TICKET WHICH WILL NOT GET WASTED AND ENSURE YOU GET THE SAME SEAT FOR ALL THE GAMES YOU WANT......
You are still supporting the club giving them your cash in advance, but being prudent in not wasting money which could go into Chevys before the match!!!!!!!
Ray at 22:32:38 Monday May 15 2000
I dont know what went on in Magaluf....so he might have done...
Anon at 22:31:31 Monday May 15 2000
Forrester hasn't scored for over a week!!!
Anon at 22:29:53 Monday May 15 2000
WILSON OUT!!!!
Ben Ashworth at 22:0:35 Monday May 15 2000
What a fickle bunch we supporters are, how long before the chants for Mr Wilson's head and how long before you begin to trash Forrester if he stops scoring? It wasn't so long ago that Steve Howard was going to be sold for horse meat.
You gotta larf! at 21:55:18 Monday May 15 2000
Having read the nice Mr Stonhill's letter that explains the price hike, I must say how amused I was by his comment, 'we told you it would be our millenium fightback and we were right'. When I was in the shop a few weeks back I innocently asked the lovely Janet if she thought we would go up automatically and Janet's response was very positive and she said we would win all our remaining games. Just then old misery face Stonhill walked in and replied 'I'm glad someone around here thinks so'. Typical penny pinching estate agent mentality!
Big Roy at 21:53:52 Monday May 15 2000
The commentary did leave a bit to be desired. Unfortunately they missed most of the "off the ball" incidents but fun nevertheless. it's on at 6pm and 9pm all this week.
Big Ron at 21:47:19 Monday May 15 2000
I wish i could commentate on Northants TV.
Big Roy at 21:34:46 Monday May 15 2000
Ian Clarkson's testimonial match is currently on Northants cable TV. LOL! I think they repeat these things all week so look out for it if you're on cable.
WSD at 21:25:56 Monday May 15 2000
The Third Division Poll results can now be viewd at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/nikel/poll.htm - we won BEST TEAM!
MartinW at 21:22:17 Monday May 15 2000
Ray, I don't think the queue will be long enough. Sadly. Although I will be there. As long as they don't restrict it to between 10am and 5pm on a Wednesday. Or can you get someone else to stand in the queue for you if you give them your season ticket!
Ray at 21:19:58 Monday May 15 2000
.hang on I just did the maths.... average gate 5,500 (and probably more) 23 games, £2 a head - quarter of a million...is he really that expensive?
Ray at 21:17:9 Monday May 15 2000
I suspect that if the Club said "£2 from everyone per game and it goes to ensure that we get Jamie Forrester" then a large queue would be formed.
Big Roy at 21:13:56 Monday May 15 2000
I would personally sell my house and my son into slavery just to watch one match.
Robert at 21:11:55 Monday May 15 2000
Yes, but it's not £2 from everyone, it's £2 from everyone per game.
Ray at 21:5:0 Monday May 15 2000
If all it takes is £2 from everyone to get Jamie Forrester - they can have my £2 now...
P'd off at 21:2:11 Monday May 15 2000
Sarcasm was never a great debating tool either.
Peed off with MartinW at 20:44:26 Monday May 15 2000
If they don't get Jamie Forrester they MAY JUST try to get another striker that KW thinks might get us some goals, so they almost definitely won't refund some of the money.
Peed off with p'd off at 20:40:33 Monday May 15 2000
The directors are putting up the prices so they can (a)Go on holiday lots of times? (b)Buy mirror glazed offices? (c)Put the money in the Bahamas and live off the interest? (d) Try to survive in Division 2 against clubs with pots of money? (Clue: It's not the first or the second or the one after that!)
RICHARD at 20:38:53 Monday May 15 2000
Season Tickets: It's always going to be a tough call; the suits have to balance the needs of the Club with the expectations of the fans. To some, the increases seem reasonable or, at least, they are prepared to stump up the extra. On the other hand, there are clearly those whose finances won't stretch so easily, or who are simply unable to budget accordingly. These two camps are unlikely to see eye to eye on the current ticket pricing arrangements. Hence the dilemma for the Board. Is there an acceptable solution? I doubt it! You can't please all of the people, all of the time. But they are attempting at least to please some of the people, some of the time. You have to agree the good sense of strengthening the team by - i) ensuring the current squad is maintained and ii) encouraging an influx of new player personnel - in order to compete favourably at the higher level in the 2nd Division next season. Some much needed cash comes care of the League and Sky and of course our major sponsors, Nationwide. But this revenue is not going to keep the wolf from the door all season long. To achieve a degree of solvency through additional means, there are limited options, or combination thereof. Best case scenario - Mr Bottomless Money Pit, a true philanthropist who wants only to benefit the Club and neither take a serious cut of the action nor stick his oar in at every turn of events. Unlikely! Next, the sponsorship package - local business putting their compay hands in their corporate pockets and extending revenue to the club in return for "Gridley's Griddle Cakes", or something similar, emblazoned over every player's chest. Not a bad option, but it requires some brown-nosing and pressing of the flesh to activate the hearts and minds of our cash-laden local entrepreneurs. Then comes Option 3 - 'Squeeze the Life Blood out of the Fans'. This comes, most directly, mainly in the form of ticket price increases, but extra merchandising wheezes help to swell the coffers too. It's like Income Tax and Vat; one you're stuck with; the other you have a modicum of choice. Ultimately, the fan must fork out for the Club to have a hope in Hell's chance of progressing in it's desire to reach Premiership status in the coming decade. We'd all go along with that, were it a realistic goal. So the 'begging bowl' for Club survival starts here with us. We all know we want what's best for NTFC. It's just that we like to kick off a bit now and then, about our small part in the whole process.The £2 increase in season ticket prices will bring in about £154,000 gross ( assuming 3,500 season tickets sold ). If we request the Club to put up prices by another £2 we could buy Jamie Forrester ourselves! How's that for 'Fan Power'. Now appearing specifically through the benificence of Cobblers Cash Chest Charity, the "People's Player", Jamie Forrester. I rest my case.
Debt at 19:51:6 Monday May 15 2000
Anyone know how much in debt the club is, especially as some are using this as justifying price increases.
P'd off at 19:50:35 Monday May 15 2000
LOL! Good point about the fuel. I don't feel so P'd off now.
The only consolation... at 19:44:31 Monday May 15 2000
At least with all the localish games next year I'll hopefully recoup my £45 on petrol money. I'm suprised the board didn't using this as a selling point.
MartinW at 19:40:18 Monday May 15 2000
Someone made an interesting comment about the amount of money that we are still paying to Ian Atkins in wages. Does anyone know what that amounts to. Because it must be a little concerning that us fans would still be contributing to that pay off - when many thought he should not have been given a new contract in the season he took us down to Division Three. I think fans should be told how much he is costing us, if only to dispel any possible myth that that burden is making a difference. Some may feel that the price hike may be helping to pay for mistakes like that.
TCMP at 19:32:51 Monday May 15 2000
I do not have long but will try to answer the points re price increases. First of all we asked people what they thought was fair, the response was about 10%, gate prices have gone up by less than that figure and I do not see too much grief on the £1 or 50p increases. There is a valid point on the Season ticket prices and those who spotted that it represents a two year increase ar correct. Last year we kept the price down as we did not think it fair to charge more for div 3 football. However the point that people are missing is the fact that the club are trying to get back in line with other clubs in Div 2. If we want to compete next year then we have to increase the playing staff budget. If we want to bring in new players we need the cash up front. When compared with other teams in Div 2 you will find that our prices are still amongst the lowest for next season. In a nutshell when the chairman say's relegation probably cost us £400,000-£600,000 last year, you can begin to see that we need to close the gap in the budget. The 3 match discount for season tickets has been reduced to 2 and whilst I appreciate that any increase is unwelcome I can assure people that given the budget the amount added on is the least we could have lived with. No one is ripping any one off, it is simply good housekeeping. I know there will be dissapointment with the rise in Tandem, Tricycle tickets etc, but you have to understand that many clubs have scrapped such schemes in favour of pulling in the full cost of the seat. We will not go down that road and want also to look at other ways of bringing kids into games at cup fixtures etc. At the end of the day we are in a business where the normal rules of inflation are sadly aray. In other words the cost of running the club over the last 5 years has gone up a lot more than inflation!! Please keep faith with the boards decision as we need the money, and when we assemble the squad for next year it will pretty transparent where the money has gone. Danny I do not think the shirts will be available at the club shop on Wed afternoon, if they were it make the launch null and void!! however there will be plenty available on the night and in the club shop thereafter. cheers Tony
MartinW at 19:32:13 Monday May 15 2000
It would be interesting to see if the board refund some of the hike in season ticket prices if they fail to get Jamie Forrester. Of course, they wouldn't. What I find amusing, apart from the lack of a direct debit scheme if that's true, is that the board is seeking our cash now, without actually doing the business in securing deals for two of our top players - Jamie Forrester and Carlo. If they go, what will we be watching. You might be willing to go to see a film which you know little about. But then your not talking about such a big outlay. Still, won't stop me getting my season ticket.
UP THE COBBLERS, as they say.
Robbo at 19:22:34 Monday May 15 2000
Ha ha ha sorry but it makes me laugh when u lot are arguing over tickets and how much they cost when i dont even pay for mine, ha ha ha!!!!!
M at 19:21:59 Monday May 15 2000
I dont have the time, fred
Rach at 19:10:58 Monday May 15 2000
Don't even go there Fred!
Fred at 18:58:24 Monday May 15 2000
Abuse me please
Fred at 18:57:28 Monday May 15 2000
I'm sorry for acting such a wanker. I can't help it, I just love acting like a toss pot
I am not paying atkins wages at 18:57:9 Monday May 15 2000
23@£15=345.........£315 before june and you save 30 quid after that its £15 a ticket any way, miss 1 game to go on holiday your tickets then £15.68 each THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT. BOLLOCKS!!!
P'd off at 18:56:56 Monday May 15 2000
Oh dear, oh dear Fred. You really ought to learn the art of sensible debate. One party expresses an opinion and the others give it due consideration before proposing a counter-opinion. It's democracy. There's no need to resort to abuse.
Fred at 18:51:51 Monday May 15 2000
If you are gonna moan, just screw off and support the Direones, you really suck. YOU HAVE A CHOICE.... BUY / DON'T BUY... Now get it into your THINK heads!!! Stop frigging moaning you bunch of girls!
Bob at 18:28:18 Monday May 15 2000
Surely the cleverest thing to do would to apply a uniform increase to season ticket holders and to non season ticket holders. Therefore, match tickets go up by a quid, season tickets go up by £23, mening that a £270 season ticket would now have gone up to £293. They didn't just freeze the season ticket prices last season cos they were being benevolent. We'd been relegated, and they knew it was the only way they'd manage to sell them. The fact that we've now got promoted seems to be just an excuse to add on last years increase this year. Whichever way you look at it, it's dumb public relations.
P'd off at 18:10:58 Monday May 15 2000
Vince - unfortunately I have to measure expenditure against my wages, it's the only income I have! Prices should be set against the market in which the customer operates, not the market in which the supplier would like to exist. I'm sure all businesses would like to have plush mirror glazed offices in the city but should they expect their customers to fund such excesses?
Anon at 18:7:50 Monday May 15 2000
If season ticket prices had increased last year in line with the other ticket price increases the additional sum would have been £10.00. which, for West Upper would have brought the price up to £280.00. The price this year is £315 and therefore the hike this year is effectively 12.5% - COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!!!!
Kobbler at 18:4:55 Monday May 15 2000
Quit bitching about ticket prices will you, yes they are too expensive but be real, we're bloody skint may not be able to keep either Jaime or Carlo which will SCREW us attackwise and we haven't got the massive cash play off bonus this time. We lost £600000 this year, thats a lot of money. We have NO money, do you understand, and the squad needs to be strengthened if only slightly. Football shouldnt be about money but unfortunately it is nowadays. The richest club always wins the Premier league and the poorest always get relegated to the Conference. Relegation next season who be a disaster so stop the whingeing and get behind the club whatever the prices if your a real supporter. I'm really skint myself and cant afford to go to most games (I live up north) but i'd rather it was expensive and the Cobblers did well rather than going to every game cos its cheap and us finishing bottom....PS B.C. you still online if so mail me.
DavCobbler at 18:3:31 Monday May 15 2000
All this talk of no benefits for season ticket holders confuses me. Anyone who had to stand in the Torquay home terrace and keep quiet through fear of being ejected while the rest of the Cobblers fans around the ground were singing, jumping around and generally enjoying themselves must be MAD !!! Season ticket here I come...well worth the extra few £££££££££ I reckon !!!!!!!!!!!!!11 UP THE COBBLERS !!!!!!!
The Board at 18:2:31 Monday May 15 2000
The ticket prices were increased as you had too much praise from Kevin Wilson last year.
Anon at 17:59:40 Monday May 15 2000
The point I was making earlier is not that I was complaining about the ticket price increase it was the sneaky way in which an extra match is being charged for!!! This, on top of the two years increase makes for a AN INCREASE THAT IS COMPLETELY OUT OF ORDER. By all means increase ticket prices but why penalise those people willing to pay money up front???????
Vince at 17:34:32 Monday May 15 2000
You can't measure the increase in ticket prices with average wage increases. The costs of running a full time football club have increased much quicker than average earnings - the wages that any club needs to pay to attract decent players and the implications of the Bosman ruling all contribute to this. If it wasn't for the Bosman ruling NTFC would get money for Corazzin if he left but instead we get nothing and have to find a big transfer or signing on fee to get another player.
Strange again at 17:3:1 Monday May 15 2000
I can not believe the board are being moaned at for NOT increasing prices last year - if they had - and then they had gone up the same this year we would have been in exactly the same position as we are now but everyone would be happy - but because they did the decent thing last year they are getting moaned at. STOP MOANING - You have a choice - pay or dont pay - nobody is MAKING you have a season ticket!
Do you lot just like complaining?
Anon at 16:55:4 Monday May 15 2000
HO HO HO
CIJ at 16:52:32 Monday May 15 2000
Forget all this talk about season ticket prices... you have two choices (1) you pay in advance and get two games free , or (2) you don't buy a season ticket but still pay the same as there will be two games you wont go to next season. Problem solved!!!! All I want to know about is what team will I be watching next year. Will it include Carlo or Forrester ??? Does anyone know of any other players King Kev may want to put in a contract offer for (if they're on a bosman) ??? PLease help I need transfer info.
P'd off at 16:52:2 Monday May 15 2000
Adam - I think our loyalty has already been proved this season. Good attendances at cold midweek matches in Exeter and Carlisle as well as long journeys to the Norh East and South West should be proof enough.
ADAM MARRIOTT at 16:50:27 Monday May 15 2000
TO ABINGTON. THATS A VERY GOOD POINT AND ONE WHICH I HAD NOT SEEN. I TOTALLY AGGREE
P'd off at 16:49:9 Monday May 15 2000
Most businesses that slapped a 19.5% increase on their product over two years would not be surprised to see their customers go elsewhere. The difference with us is that our loyalty will not allow us to stay away. We're back in the good times and the board are using the euphoria to their advantage.
adam marriott at 16:47:55 Monday May 15 2000
TO Abington
look at this as a test of your loyalty
P*ss*d off of Abington at 16:40:59 Monday May 15 2000
All this talk of "catching up" with last year's increase just doesn't wash. My tandem ticket is now 19.5% more expensive than two years ago. I wish my salary had increased by that much over same period! The defence that we are now in the 2nd div is rubbish too. We were there two years ago as I recall. The trouble is the board have us over a barrel. I'll renew, as the alternative (i.e. staying away)is not an option. It's got a bitter taste of "like it or lump it". By bringing the discount deadline forward to the middle of June they have effectively taken a month's pay packet out of the equation for most fans, whilst reaping another two week's interest on our money. Nice to know we are being rewarded for our loyalty in sticking with the club through thick and thin.
ADAM MARRIOTT at 16:40:29 Monday May 15 2000
TO TONY.
HERE HERE!!!
Tony at 16:37:35 Monday May 15 2000
If you don't want to buy a season ticket becuase of the price increase of 2 years in one go... then bloody don't. And stop your bloody moaning! Pay on the day, and if you see every match this season you will have paid more than everyone that buys a season ticket before the disscount deadline! How the hec can you all moan about something your not forced to do? And also how can you all moan about the boards "lack of comitment" in trying to sign Jamie when you won't pay to help! You make me sick!
Danny at 16:32:38 Monday May 15 2000
I'm a bit miffed at the rise too. But if it helps to bring in players of the quality of Jamie Forrester then NTFC can have my money. Would have prefered a bit more time to get the cash together though. Whats happened to the "mystery benefactor" who was willing to stump up cash for Daryl Clare and can I get the new shirt on Wednesday afternoon from the club shop?
adam marriott at 16:21:31 Monday May 15 2000
i'm looking to correspond with any other cobblers fans. e-mail me @
kevin_wilsons@barmy-army.co.uk
adam marriott at 16:19:20 Monday May 15 2000
who's steve and whys he copying my message???
steve at 16:17:32 Monday May 15 2000
i know that you think the board are just doing this for the sake of it but the fact is if we lose any more money next season we could be close to going bust. theres nothing they can do but put the prices up!!!
adam marriott at 16:16:45 Monday May 15 2000
i know that you think the board are just doing this for the sake of it but the fact is if we lose any more money next season we could be close to going bust. theres nothing they can do but put the prices up!!!
SACK THE BOARD!!!! at 16:12:1 Monday May 15 2000
OK!!!!
Anon at 16:11:6 Monday May 15 2000
Next years Season Ticket prices are a RIP-OFF!!! Before last year, season ticket holders got 3 "free" games ands now they are only getting TWO!! and last year we got better value as they held the season ticket prices. Which now obviously was done so they could sneak through the missing game this year!!!!!! JUST SHOWS WHAT THE BOARD THINK ABOUT THE FANS!!
Bolton Cobbler at 15:48:2 Monday May 15 2000
Are there any Prostar home shirts from this season going extra cheap now that we'll never use them again? I buy a shirt every two years normally but I've just seen the new one again its effing horrible i'd rather get an old one. Anyone whos been to the club shop recently for any bargains? Let me know. Cheerz.
Vince at 15:44:12 Monday May 15 2000
Dyl, I agree that it appears a bit thoughtless to impose 2 increases in one go but the club need to do that to generate revenue. As I've already said the problem is that most of us had forgotten that if we had a season ticket we didn't pay more last season. The club will need to present all of the facts if they are to ensure that season tickets are renewed.
dyl at 15:25:49 Monday May 15 2000
but anon, if season tickets had gone up there would have been a hell of a lot of non-renewals. To impose 2 years' increases in one go is a tad thoughtless. It sends out the message, "we only repay loyalty when we are scared we will lose out if we don't. when the going is good we don't give a toss and take you for granted." I don't mind paying more this year, but the increase is out of proportion. Give us a cheap way of paying and fine, but we end up paying even more if we pay by card or direct debit.
Paul S at 15:24:34 Monday May 15 2000
Of course if the board really want to see season tickets sold they could commit to buying Forester if we sell more than 3000 tickets by mid June
Paul S at 15:18:7 Monday May 15 2000
Carl - I wasn't getting at the ref - its that the rules of Rubgy are complicated and in the tight confines of forwards play it is impossible to determine what actually happened
Anon at 15:5:6 Monday May 15 2000
Does the season start 11 or 12 weeks this Saturday?
A man who needs to win the lottery at 15:0:46 Monday May 15 2000
Does anyone want to buy any of my organs, to allow me to by a season ticket next year? It's all in good working order and I'll except enough for me to renew my season ticket back of the north. Actually maybe we should sell Corrazin because he's going anyway and the savings we make on his wages would pay for the whole North stands season tickets for the year.
A man who needs to win the lottery at 15:0:1 Monday May 15 2000
Does anyone want to buy any of my organs, to allow me to by a season ticket next year? It's all in good working order and I'll except enough for me to renew my season ticket back of the north. Actually maybe we should sell Corrazin because he's going anyway and the savings we make on his wages would pay for the whole North stands season tickets for the year.
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 14:56:19 Monday May 15 2000
Afternoon all.... Sorry I have not been on the site for a while, but i had to complete my Politics dissertation last week. Plus some of the comps at Uni were not working too well on Netscape. What a result last week. I was on air for three days!!!!! Hope we can sign up Carlo and Sean again. They would be a big miss for us... I think we could be able to sign up players worth about £200,000. Unless we sign up some Bosman players. Nice to see TCMP getting our views. Keep up the good work from one Labour party member to another!!! Lets hope we can finish in the top 10, do well in the cups and play in the North East so i can travel to watch the boys.
LETS KEEP THE RED FLAG FLYING. DAVE.E
Anon at 14:41:47 Monday May 15 2000
Luton Cobb - you are also missing the point that there was no increase in prices last year for season tickets. If there had of been season tickets would have cost more last season and the same as they are going to cost next season. Season ticket holders have still paid less for their tickets.
Vince at 14:32:24 Monday May 15 2000
The club do not offer a discount for season tickets purchased after the initial discount period. At on time there were 2 discount periods and according to a ticket price sheet I have for the 97/98 season the second discount period ran until 19th July. It seems that the dicount period is getting shorter, presumably so the club can get in a much money as quickly as possible - maybe this year they want the cash early so we can buy Jamie Forrester?
Luton Cobb at 14:27:43 Monday May 15 2000
Strange - I haven't seen anybody complaining about a £1 increase. You seem to be missing the point that Season ticket holders are agrieved at an increase of £45 against £23 on a match by match basis
Anon at 14:24:31 Monday May 15 2000
Has the board actually done anything different to what they normally do? - Is there ever a discount offered after the June deadline?
Strange at 14:14:47 Monday May 15 2000
One minute we all want money for players and the next are complaining about a ONE pound increase. Buy your ticket before June and take your 2 free games and stop moaning. As for Jamie Forrester - it seems obvious that the supporters want him and reports suggest that the player wants to come. May I suggest that if he does not come due to the cost we should APPLAUD the board and not berate them. If they can not afford him then that should be the end of it. WE SHOULD LIVE WITHIN OUR MEANS. Not so long ago we were on the edge of extinction and it was generally agreed we should not let it happen again. If we can afford and get Jamie - brilliant! If not - I will be disappointed but will respect the board too.
Anon at 14:14:35 Monday May 15 2000
One way of giving bigger dicounts for season tickets would be to increase the cost of tickets bought on a match by match basis but this is hardly fair. At the end of the day the club need so much revenue and however it is dressed up in discounts and incentives it all comes to the same thing. Watching the Cobblers is not cheap although in real terms was it ever cheap?
One Down! at 14:12:30 Monday May 15 2000
Well here's one season ticket holder who won't be renewing!! I'll take my chance on a match by match basis. I simply cannot afford to pay all that up front.
Luton Cobbler at 14:9:52 Monday May 15 2000
Once again the Cobblers board seem more than happy to take Season ticket holders for a ride. How can there be any justication for a £2 per game price rise as opposed to £1 if you pay on the day. Last weeks papers were full of how wonderful the supporters have been all season, and what price the loyalty of the 1500 SEASON TICKET HOLDERS who went to Torquay - a greater increase than everybody else. The rise is above what I had expected to pay, but it is the discrimination against the season ticket holder that is unacceptable. Also Is cashflow that bad that we need to ensure everybody buys by the end of June or receives no benefit at all? TCMP - you asked our views last week on what was an acceptable increase. Please would you now explain the justification and thinking behind these pricing strucures.
plumbob at 14:9:47 Monday May 15 2000
We, as fan's expect our team to compete in the transfer market and attract players the likes of Jamie forrester ,but when the thorny problem of ticket prices comes up we expect no increases. I'm afraid in this world, the market dictates the prices we all pay.
Vince at 14:9:38 Monday May 15 2000
Moorgate Cobbler, If you had bought a West Stand upper season ticket after 30 June last year it would have cost £310.50 so it is not right that it would cost £75 more. The opinions posted on this board earlier suggested that an increase of under 10% would be OK. The actual increase is somewhat less than this for tickets purchased on a match by match basis but over 15% (depending where you sit etc) for season ticket holders. I suspect that many season ticket holders forgot that the zero increase last year did not apply to non season ticket holders.
Cheshire Cobbler at 14:7:39 Monday May 15 2000
I agree with Moorgate Cobbler, the board need to provide more incentive to people to buy season tickets. I live in Sandbach, Cheshire and cannot make midweek night games because of work commitments and therefore cannot justify buying a season ticket at these prices but would love to do so if they made the discount worthwhile i.e a saving of say £60 or £75 effectively 4 or 5 free matches per season. Alternatively why not include the cup games up to round 3, I know the club has financial pressures but i am sure a bit of thought and commercial accumen into the setting of season ticket prices could benefit the club in the long run, both financially and by increased support. I am not a fickle fan and will continue to support them come what may, but a reward to us loyal fans would not go a miss once in a while
Vince at 13:56:28 Monday May 15 2000
Skint, I know what you mean but as season ticket holders did not pay more last year they are now "catching up". I suppose 2 smaller increases would seem better than 1 bigger one but season ticket holders did pay less last year. The club can't really win on this and it would probably help matters if they point what has happened when sending out renewal details to existing season ticket holders.
Moorgate Cobbler at 13:49:38 Monday May 15 2000
The saving for season ticket holders should be about 3 matches. Effectively season ticket holders will pay an extra £45 for their West stand upper seat if they stump up before June 16 (£75 if they don't) whereas Joe Casual will only pay an extra £23 over the whole season if he goes to all the games. But he'll probably give Oldham at home on a cold December night a miss. Thanks to the board for once again showing how they feel about the season ticket holders.
Vince at 13:47:3 Monday May 15 2000
The discount arrangements for season tickets are the same as last year - no discount if you buy your ticket after the initial period, although last year you had until 30th June to get the discount. Because of the small capacity at Sixfields combined with the fact that you can't pay at the turnstiles and if you want a decent seat you need to buy a season ticket the club must realise that they will sell more season tickets and there is no real need to offer bigger discounts. Apart from that the club needs the money to give us a chance of having a good season in Div 2.
SKINT!! at 13:43:42 Monday May 15 2000
Just seen Season Ticket prices for 2000/2001 - at least £45 on the seat where I normally sit. Not sure of te logic behind such large increases, matchday tickets up only £1, but Season Tickets up by nearly £2 per game. What price loyalty? I probably will not be buying a season ticket at this price - no news of a direct debit scheme either?? Most surprised to see such an increase - has the board lost the plot?
Carl at 13:37:15 Monday May 15 2000
Good point Vince, I mean it doesn't make any difference to me as I will be getting one anyway, but I'm sure some people won't renew their Season Ticket, but we will see.
Moorgate Cobbler at 13:36:10 Monday May 15 2000
Correct me if I'm wrong, but taking the West Stand upper as an example, it appears that you save £30 if you buy your season ticket before June 16, but thereafter you don't save anything! Surely this is not right? I recall that the board tried to do this a few years ago and had to back down. What's the point in parting with all your money up front for no benefit? The only benefit you will get will be to keep the same seat for the season and get priority on any "big" matches. I can't see us being involved in a promotion push next term so it's doubtful any playoff tickets will be required. I don't object to the prices the board have set; but I don't think they've given enough to season ticket holders, who after all are the club's most loyal support, simply because they commit to go to the games before a ball has been kicked. If we're top of the league, great, but if we're bottom, the season ticket holders are still there.
Vince at 13:34:37 Monday May 15 2000
Carl, I seem to recall that last year the club did not increase the cost of season tickets but did increase the cost of admission by about 50p a ticket for those who did not buy season tickets. For this reason the saving last year may have been greater than it usually is. Yes there are 24 teams in Div 2
Carl at 13:21:49 Monday May 15 2000
Ray, your email message about the Season Tickets is a little concerning, and true. What was the breakdown last year. I know it was £14 a ticket, my season ticket was £270 I believe (Upper West Stand), but it seems this year if you don't get in early then there is no cost benefit to you at all, and the only benefit to having a season ticket is cup match tickets etc. If there is no cost saving to be made then I would imagine far fewer taking up the option of having a season ticket. If my season ticket was £270, the full price of all the tickets was £322 (£14 x 23 home games) assuming a ticket was bought every week for cash, a saving of some £52, this year the saving will only be £30 as £15 x 23 home games is £345. There are 24 teams in the Second Division aren't there?
Ray at 13:9:17 Monday May 15 2000
I guess the lino at the Kettering match also heard that they were from Northamptonshire and that goal should never have been disallowed - someone should tell him you can't be offside when its the opposition that passes the ball back. Not that it made a great deal of difference in the end as they also got a penalty they should never have had shortly afterwards....swings and roundabouts.
Carl at 12:6:57 Monday May 15 2000
Agree with you on the referee, it must be when the word Northampton appears, these referees go mental and make some crazy decisions. From where I was sat, there looked a lot more Saints fans. I do agree with you about the scoring, but it was still a good day out.
from the official site at 11:38:49 Monday May 15 2000
15 May 2000
Season ticket details announced
Northampton Town Football Club have today announced season ticket prices for next season, the club’s first back in Division 2 after winning promotion.
Matchday tickets have increased by £1 across the board for adults and 50p for concessions, while season ticket prices have increased to fall in line with the average prices and discounts in Division 2, after being frozen last season following the relegation to Division 3. Existing season ticket holders have their seats reserved until 13 June, with a discount for purchasing season tickets on or before 16 June. Season tickets will go on sale on Thursday morning at 10am.
In his letter to existing season ticket holders, Chairman Barry Stonhill said. "We said it would be the "Millennium Fightback" and eventually we were proved right. The season in Division 3 was financially difficult but we battled on and managed to cover the deficit, and although promotion will help we need to still run the club cautiously. You may recall that last year we decided to freeze season ticket prices as a gesture to our season ticket holders. This year we have decided to increase in line with the last 2 years increase. Season ticket income is an integral part of our close season income and I hope you will renew your season tickets as soon as possible." The mailing is being posted out to season ticket holders later this week.
Nationwide League Division Two
Admission Prices 2000/2001
Matchday Season Ticket Price
The first figure is the Matchday admission price, the second is the pre June 16th season ticket price, and the third is the full season ticket price.
West Stand
Upper £15.00 £315.00 £345.00
Upper Concessions £10.50 £220.50 £241.50 Lower £14.00 £294.00 £322.00
Lower Concessions £9.50 £199.50 £218.50
*Tandem n/a £425.25 £465.75
*Tricycle n/a £535.50 £586.50
*Two+Two n/a £850.50 £931.50
*only available as season tickets, in family area to existing holders.
East Stand
Adult £13.00 £273.00 £299.00
Concession £7.00 £147.00 £161.00 Tandem £16.50 £346.50 £379.50
Tricycle £20.00 £420.00 £460.00
Two+Two £33.00 £693.00 £759.00
North Stand
Adult £12.00 £252.00 £276.00
Concession £8.50 £178.50 £195.50
Wheelchair £7.00 £147.00 £161.00
Carer/Companion £7.00 £147.00 £161.00
Credit & Charge Cards Fees: 50p Per ticket, family tickets count as one ticket
£7.50 Per season ticket, family tickets count as one ticket
For more details, please call the Sixfields Box Office on 01604 588338.
· Northampton Town Football Club would also like to remind supporters that the launch of the club’s new home kit is taking place at the Picturedrome, Kettering Rd, Northampton on Wednesday evening. The replica shirts will also be on sale on the night. The event starts at 7.30pm, and admission is by ticket only. Tickets can be obtained free of charge from the Superstore at Sixfields, or from Collins Sports in Gold St, Northampton.
Paul S at 11:21:36 Monday May 15 2000
Carl - I also went to Twickenham on Sat and won't be going back - game was unexciting and inaccessible - a lot of the time decisions were made by the referee and no-one (even the rugby fans) knew what offence was committed. Since this often led to scoring penalties it was not insignificant to the game. Without the big screen you would have been clueless about the possession and position of the ball in critical moments. The scores themselves are unlike football - no great excitement - there'll be another one in a minute - which generally means less passion from the supporters. Of course the good news is that for all the Saints glories, rugby will never replace football in most peoples priorities - football is simply a better game for spectators. Actually this means I can wish the Saints well for their other final as I now realise they will never be a serious rival for the mighty town. BTW I disagree about the crowd - its difficult to tell when there is no segregration but I thought the split was about equal thirds Saints:Wasps:Empty
Carl at 9:59:22 Monday May 15 2000
I can't understand how anyone can have a go at The Saints at all, they are from our County and we should be proud of what they have achieved. I went on Saturday, it was my first Rugby game, so obviously my first trip to Twickenham. The fact that it wasn't sold out has a lot to do with Wasps, rather than Northampton, as at Wembley there was a lot more of us than them. I turned up at Franklins Gardens Saturday morning to find 60 coaches waiting to take people. The atmosphere was great, although they only have two songs. Outside the ground is a completely different story to a game of football, Barbecues, Discos, more bars than you could possibly imagine, thousands of people having a good laugh. I will be going again on the 27th to cheer my County team on, and will recommend it to anyone who wants a brilliant day out.
mick at 0:11:30 Monday May 15 2000
Those of you naive enough to follow my advice on picking Pish and Darlington (I can't put Darlo, I dont know them well enough), resist the temptation of stuffing the cash in your back pocket, or blowing it on bad Gap shorts. Stick it all on Arsenal to win on Wednesday. The odds are unsurprisingly crap at 8-13 but I reckon it's free money, so why not?
To the Egg Heads at 23:55:59 Sunday May 14 2000
Hey Jase...It's nice to know you're here,It's nice to know you're here,Iiiitsss nice to know you're here..F...........f
Jase at 23:45:11 Sunday May 14 2000
I agree with M. Some supporters are such fools.
To M at 23:6:42 Sunday May 14 2000
Dont be so stupid egg chasing tosspots have all they deserve...nothing !!! There is only one team in Northants nay England worth a mention....NTFC DIV II MILLENNIUM CHAMPIONS
M at 23:6:8 Sunday May 14 2000
Have any of you who slag off rugby ever actually been to a match?
M to Scouse at 22:58:58 Sunday May 14 2000
Saints have done excellent this season. You can't say Cobblers are the only ones who have actually done any good, as Saints have yet to play in the euro cup final & 2 league games, and county have started to perform against notts. i hate arrogant cobblers fans. I much prefer football to rugby, dont get me wrong - but give credit where it is due. UP THE SAINTS
M at 22:54:30 Sunday May 14 2000
WE NEED HODGEY FOR TEAM SPIRIT!!!
Ralph at 22:0:12 Sunday May 14 2000
How does this insurance thing work in the event of a player's career finishing? Do all monies go the player then?
Ray at 21:47:59 Sunday May 14 2000
Thats all very well Martin, but it always comes down to money. The Directors of this Club put their hands in their pockets every year and, unless a fairy godmother comes along (although it is a double rollover this Wednesday and I'm ever hopeful) the Club still has to be run as a business. Its all very well saying its an investment for the future but, as can be seen from the unfortunate circumstances last year and this, nothing is certain. How many teams have had that number of players permanently retire in such a short period of time - and when they do the Club gets nothing, zilch, nary a bean.
Scouse at 21:45:21 Sunday May 14 2000
So what a weekend!!!kettering get beat at Wembley,we know how that feels,I truely wanted them to do well,they are a club that has a history,true fans and fully deserved their day out ,they done the town proud.Then the Saints get beat at Twickers again,still no intrest in egg-chasing,couldn't even fill the national stadium,pity that.just goes to show only one team in the county did do well this year.......yep the Cobbs,and then there was the rich boys plaything over the east of the county...well at least they a good for a laugh every year....
Ray at 21:30:13 Sunday May 14 2000
I think you will find its actually the Nationwide Conference MartinW - but that sort of thing is WAY WAY beneath us so I can understand any Cobblers Supporter getting it wrong. :-)
Easy at 21:19:41 Sunday May 14 2000
Put up the money MartinW! No problemo!
Robbo at 21:7:0 Sunday May 14 2000
has anyone been on the posh site and just abused, if not u should its quite funny when they reply!!!, go on have ago !!
MartinW at 21:2:6 Sunday May 14 2000
Now we are in Division Two - that's TWO - not Three (where Posh R) or Vauxhall Conference (eh, Rushden) we have to keep Jamie Forrester. My worry is that nothing has been sorted out yet and the vibes from the board are that it may not happen. It's clear that if he was in our price league, we would have signed him by now. The fans love him. Kevin Wilson wants him. It's up to the board. If they have any vision, they'll do the deal. They'll invest. Because in my view if we pay £150,000 or £200,000 now we will more than get the money back when he knocks the goals in for us next season. But I cannot understand why there has been nothing even now which shows that we are getting him. Not talking to him - GETTING HIM. We had no problem scooping Hodgey and he is not in the same league as Forrester, in all honesty. And the reason is so obvious - MONEY. All I can say, is that Wycombe broke the bank to pay £200,000 for Sean Devine last season. And what's he worth now he is one of the top scorers in Division Two. He managed to keep them in the Second with his goals while we went down. Without Forrester, I am convinced that we would not have got automatic promotion. He's got to be kept, unless there are other strikers that we can get in. I hope the board do not become narrow minded about this. All Mr Stonhill's comments about how they would not have had talks about Forrester's future if Northampton Town had stayed down, actually sound empty - lacking in substance. It makes you think that he is paving the way to disappointing fans. And that would be extremely disappointing at a time when everyone is waiting to buy their season tickets.
The fact that we have only got round to asking Forrester's agent to put together a package seems very slow, at a time when you would have thought a few clubs would have been sniffing around for his services. And Forrester has gone on the record (apparently) to say he wants to stay with us. A very illuminating development. Because he is basically saying buy me - it's putting the onus firmly on the board which prompted Stonhill's latest comments. And what does he say? "I think it will be difficult to come to an arrangement because the player has three years of his contract at Utrecht left to run." How bloody negative.
“They are likely to demand a considerable fee and Jamie joined them on a Bosman free from Scunthorpe last summer, so he is currently on a fantastic deal. Our chances of getting him are fifty-fifty.”
That is preparing everyone for a big disappointment and shows a remarkable lack of forward thinking.
Carlo may be prepared to stay, but ask most Northampton fans and they'll tell you they would rather have Forrester. I haven't done a poll but you when you talk to people, you soon get the feeling. Carlo's ace and it would be great if he stayed but he's not in the same class as Forrester on current form. “When we got relegated, I predicted a shortfall of £400,000 but that turned out to be nearer £600,000 because of various factors already publicised," says Stonhill.
“Promotion should see us recoup £400,000 but as always we will need to keep an eye on our wage bill.
“I would imagine that if we signed Jamie Forrester, there would be little room for manouevre in terms of further signings."
A statement that says a lot about our current ambition.
Sorry. But it is not the most uplifting of developments.
Let's hope for better news.
R+D at 20:49:56 Sunday May 14 2000
We first of all ran out to the Superman theme, but then the retards that choose the music changed to Simply the Best - origonal........
Anon at 20:5:46 Sunday May 14 2000
Can I suggest that Rushden & Diamonds should run out to anything from the Megadeth album 'Countdown to Extinction'? I thank you!
To John at 18:32:8 Sunday May 14 2000
Logic is not your first name.
It si all to do with many factors. Northamton Town would be the first to say that our ground is too small. When our crowds are poor it is because the Away supporters end is not full. Our ticketing arrangements are poor on match day, thats because the Council run them. But we have unlimited potential, afterall we took 40,000 plus to Wembley and wanted more tickets!! So dont come up with ridiculous notions, next season will be decided on other things!!
Danny at 18:22:37 Sunday May 14 2000
Oh hang on, we'll stay up, as Rotherham only average 5000.
Danny at 18:21:53 Sunday May 14 2000
So John, because we have an average gate of 6500 (5th highest in Division 3), that means we're going down does it? Damn, and theres me thinking its all to do with the people ON the pitch. So lets look at Division 2 shall we. That means Oldham, Col U, Cambridge will go down too, seeing as they get less fans than us!!!! When you have somthing constructive to say come back and visit us.
DavCobbler at 17:53:45 Sunday May 14 2000
Thanks for your opinion John ..... when we require another one we will ask you ok ?
John at 16:40:39 Sunday May 14 2000
DO YOU LIKE HALF EMPTY GROUNDS ?? 17,000??? YOURARELY REACHED 7,000 IN YOUR PROMOTION SEASON, MAYBE ONCE OR TWICE YOU REACHED 6,500, GET REAL COBBLERS YOUR A MICKEY MOUSE CLUB WITH A MICKEY MOUSE SUPPORT, YOU'LL FINISH BOTTOM NEXT SEASON.
Danny at 15:51:29 Sunday May 14 2000
WSD - Thats a fantastic response for the amount of time its been going :)
Danny at 15:50:26 Sunday May 14 2000
Or Mull of Kintyre or Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polkadot Bikini?
WSD at 15:22:13 Sunday May 14 2000
That's okay Danny, I got the completed one :-) I've had 198 replies now!!
Yet another MK Cobbler at 15:8:6 Sunday May 14 2000
Would it be amusing, or not, if everyone voted for Agadoo as the song to run out to? I'm going to get lynched now...
Danny at 14:55:25 Sunday May 14 2000
Can't go on Wednesday night due to prior engagement, but can I still buy the shirt from the club shop on Wednesday afternoon? Oh and WSD, I pressed enter so there is an uncompleted survey. Sorry mate. But I redone it.
InTheKnowInnit at 14:11:33 Sunday May 14 2000
Out first signing for next season will most likely be 22 year old Ipswich full back John Kennedy, who turned out for Morecambe on loan last season.
Plumbob at 10:8:41 Sunday May 14 2000
Gomez. How do we get the money ???
I was born under the Hotel End at 8:18:32 Sunday May 14 2000
You cant have my book but I was actually conceived on the `duckboards' on the cricket side of the old ground late one night after a County Disco. The books you are after are or were available form the Sports Book Shop on the Charring Cross Road, someone will have the full details, they have a section on every team in the league and more!!
Happy days under the Hotel End but more optimism now, but we do start badly in Div 2 if I remember rightly - I hope not this term, but keep behind the boys all season!!!
Anon at 8:14:17 Sunday May 14 2000
more of the reserves squad.... , the talented Matthew Taylor would be nice! , maybe a few pics?!
To the Diamond Gay at 8:13:27 Sunday May 14 2000
Dont bore us, R&D can play what they like but they are still outside of the league and your bunch of thugs/morons not worth a response
diamonds dave at 7:49:53 Sunday May 14 2000
Re: A SONG TO RUN OUT TO!!! Rushden and Diamonds already run out to
Simply the Best, We are the Champions and We will Rock you.
May I humbly suggest that The Cobblers adopt THERE AIN'T NOBODY
HERE BUT US CHICKENS!!.MILLWALL ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS BUT WITH OUR LUCK
WE'LL STILL BE IN DIV 2 NEXT YEAR.SO I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR VISIT TO SIXFIELDS AGAIN,WITH THE USUAL MASSIVE OVERSTAFFING BY 'NORTHANTS FINEST',SADLY AS A COUNTY RESIDENT I HAVE TO HELP PAY FOR ALL THEIR
'FLYING AROUND' EVERYTIME SOMEBODY RAISES THEIR VOICE
Gomez at 23:42:55 Saturday May 13 2000
Lets see both the North and South Stands extended to hold 2,500 fans each and the East stand converted to match the West Stand capacity of almost 4,000 with executive boxes. What's that? 13,000 capacity? Then fill in the corners!!!! 1,000 seats per corner and we'll have a capacity of 17,000 and a ground to be proud of when we reach division 1!!!
Anon at 23:7:55 Saturday May 13 2000
Is anyone there?
R+D at 22:48:32 Saturday May 13 2000
Even though they're our rivals I'd like to say comiserations to all accosiated with Kettring, and I hope you thoroughly ejoyed your day to Wembley. And also to the Saints - you'll be able to win the Heiniken Cup, don't you worry.
Billy O at 21:48:14 Saturday May 13 2000
Oi Clarkey! No! Nobody cheers like me. Alright?
NorthantsJack at 20:31:19 Saturday May 13 2000
I know this is a cheek, but here goes. I had the same problem as Richard, my SKY decided to die on me on the night of the Swansea vs Cobblers game. This is the cheeky bit, can anyone make a copy of the tape for me as a Swansea fan who lives in Northants (condemed for my sins). I will happily pay for the services and tape. I'm in Brixworth. You can contact me via my email private@dial.pipex.com
Looking forward to playing you again next season....
NorthantsJack (DaveW)
TCMP at 18:15:37 Saturday May 13 2000
PS I forgot to mention that Wednesdays Picturdrome event for safety reasons is limited to 400 mav with tickets (free) available from the Club Shop (Superstore!!) or from Collins Sports in Gold St. Also there will be no credit card facility on hand on Wednesday so remember its cash sales only. PPS Bad luck to the Saints, we think we have had it bad over time but 120 years without a trophy is a real downer. I shall go to the Heinekin Euro Cup Final and cheer like Billy O. If you are going to start winning silverware you might as well start at the top!
TCMP at 18:7:14 Saturday May 13 2000
Just a quick update following Thursday's board meeting, although I am sure you will appreciate there is only so much that I can say. First of all Wednesday nights shirt launch will at the Picturedrome 7.30 for 8.00 will see the arrival of new Home and Away kits for next season. The Home shirt is that worn by John Frain in the club programme and no 1 in the recent ballot. The away is a smart yellow number with claret piping and a rounded style neck which joins into a v at the front (like the home) Both will be on sale on the night. Someone asked for infant kits, babygrows/bibs etc for really young fans this is to be sorted, as is the idea for a subscription service for providing overseas fans with programmes and mailings direct from the club. The board discussed a lot of options as to next years playing squad following a report from the two Kevs, I cannot go into detail but it would be safe to say that nothing at this stage is being ruled out, but fans should not expect any early announcements, as in previous seasons it will be June/ July before there is much movement. Because of the need to look at all options all of the rumours remain just that. However the club have promised to release any news quickly through the official site. The points on ticket prices raised by fans on this board and in general were put to the board and an announcement will be made over the next few days once finalised. We are going to have a fresh look at options for ground improvement as we want to make sure that any available grant from the Football Trust is realised before it runs out of cash, again news may be slow coming but I will try to update you. Good news from the council who have agreed to update the floodlights to raise the standard of lux (another barrier to promotion to the 1st disposed of) All in all it was a positive meeting and if we can encourage a good take up of season tickets it will help a great deal. After the board meeting I met with a few Trust officers and we will call an egm to look at positive ways of improving matters in general and involving more members. The exec meets next Fri to set a time date and agenda. I will try to answer any questions on any of the above but hope people will appreciate that as far as individual players are concerned that ther is not much too add at he moment and when it does that any news should go to them first rather than through a third party. cheers Tony
Britgal at 17:15:10 Saturday May 13 2000
Comiserations to all those who went to Twickenham :(
Lancaster Cobbler at 14:38:37 Saturday May 13 2000
Green was playing in Jim Stannard's benefit game at Gillingham. Maybe The Cobblers only want to offer him a one-year deal, and maybe he wants two/three, so if a better offer comes along he can go on a Bosman.
AH at 14:18:7 Saturday May 13 2000
I can't remember seeing Green at Clarky's testimonial, which if he wasn't there could speak volumes. Perhaps you're right Ray and he isn't happy, maybe because he's been told to look elsewhere. I hope not, but if they use the savings to fund some of forrester's salary next season that'll be some consolation.
Ray at 13:24:49 Saturday May 13 2000
The Chron can't be serious can they? Big mistake if they get rid of him I feel. However does "will be allowed to leave" meant he isn't happy here?
AH at 13:21:26 Saturday May 13 2000
In the Chron today it was suggested that Green may be allowed to leave. I can't agree. He may be a little on the slow side but he reads the game very well and has been a rock everytime he's put on a cobblers shirt. I know Garry Hughes is a good prospect and Lee Howey will be back but if I were ranking the three to be used from day 1 in Div 2 I'd put Green at the top.
Anon at 11:20:53 Saturday May 13 2000
This time last week we were at the seaside.
Ray at 11:15:44 Saturday May 13 2000
Still busy I see.....
Big Roy at 23:45:11 Friday May 12 2000
Busy innit?
Big Roy at 21:52:59 Friday May 12 2000
Don't panic Richard, you have mail!
RICHARD at 21:36:15 Friday May 12 2000
Video Plea! We upgraded to Sky Digital on the day of the Swansea game and eagerly sat and watched having had the good sense to slap a vid in the VCR so we could watch later in a more relaxed frame of mind. Shock horror! The flaming contraption failed to record - hence, a big fat zilch in our Cobblers Video Library under "Swanspee"! I know we lost but I recall we played quite well. If anyone is willing either to lend me their copy for me to record and return, or to copy it for me onto a blank tape I can send, please e-mail me. I can offer the recording of the Torquay game last weekend, having obtained the 'official', unofficial tape from a local source. I remain, yours ever-hopefully!
Britgal at 21:17:2 Friday May 12 2000
Does anyone have a copy of 'I was born under the Hotel End' or 'Upton Way' that they could sell me?! E-mail me if ya do.
Britgal at 21:16:53 Friday May 12 2000
Does anyone have a copy of 'I was under the Hotel End' or 'Upton Way' that they could sell me?! E-mail me if ya do.
http://freespace.virgin.net/robert.dunkley/ntfc/ at 21:2:30 Friday May 12 2000
In 1927, we beat Walsall 10-0. In 1939 we lost to Bournemouth, 10-0.
Outsider at 21:2:2 Friday May 12 2000
Word has it that Chicago Rock Cafe have agreed to be one of the Cobblers sponsors next season.
Anon at 20:18:52 Friday May 12 2000
thats 8 grand agame
nsb at 20:13:3 Friday May 12 2000
re: dyl...... although pish have exploited the hyperinflated transfer market by selling one of their scum for a stupidly high fee.... keep in mind that john hodge only cost us 25grand
Britgal at 20:10:22 Friday May 12 2000
How many others are suffering from PPBS (Post Promotion Boredom Syndrome)? I am driving my school mad with my constant singing of Jamie, Jamie, Jamie, Jamie Forrester, Oh, Jamie, Jamie! and they are so fed up of me going on about Torquay, everyone says to me, everytime they see me: 'Guess what, Dave/Raymond (my niknames!), I touched Kevin Wilson's arm! Are u jealous?!' It's SO annoying! My school are always ripping the p*ss! =+=+=+= And I've betted £5 a match, cobblers beat Swindon, with a Swindon fan in my class. We'd better win, I'm trying to save to buy the new home kit! =+=+=+=+= IS IT TRUE WE'RE SELLING HOPE??? Someone told me we were selling him for quarter of a million but I didn't know whether to believe them.
M at 19:28:36 Friday May 12 2000
COME ON SAINTS. STING 'EM
M at 19:27:45 Friday May 12 2000
COME ON IPSWICH. YOU CAN DO IT THIS TIME!!!!!!
eM at 18:50:21 Friday May 12 2000
why can't we do a kid for a quid, Bradford have done it, and they are in the premiership, well just about!!
Anon at 18:27:58 Friday May 12 2000
I thought that the council had some say over promotional ticket prices. I remember a couple of seasons ago someone debating a 'kid-a-quid' scheme and it could not be done for league matches but possibly for Auto Windscreen. Strange but vaguely familiar.
SBJ at 18:1:6 Friday May 12 2000
re. ticket prices: didn't Darlington have a lot of success this season with their "Kids for a Quid" policy? The cheap ticket price for kids encourages adults to bring their kids, or friends' kids, to get them started at the club which should (in theory) become their lifelong club. I know the family ticket works a bit like this, but maybe a bit of snappy publicity would be a good selling point. As for my own season ticket, I wouldn't want to be paying much over £300 (for Upper West, as compared to the £270 I paid this season). I'd rather the ticket prices stayed low-ish, and the club raked in extra money through merchandise, goal sponsorship etc. The season ticket is a one-off payment for me, forgotten once it's made; but I can always be tempted to spend in the club shop from one month to the next.
Mulder & Scully at 17:30:45 Friday May 12 2000
Those bloody aliens are back.....
Anon at 17:27:8 Friday May 12 2000
\//\/\/\/\_________ ^^^^^
Anon at 17:23:21 Friday May 12 2000
->
Anon at 17:22:18 Friday May 12 2000
.
Clarence the Dragon at 17:17:3 Friday May 12 2000
Surely you sre not inferring that I'm fatter than Barry Fry. What an insult. If I found out who you are I'll sue.
Hot off the press........ at 16:56:19 Friday May 12 2000
Clarence the Dragon has joined Peterborough on a Bosman. Barry Fry said that it was an important signing as it meant he will no longer be the biggest fat bastard at London Road.
Dave Wheeler at 16:34:54 Friday May 12 2000
Well done Cobblers!! (now stay up this time!!!)
Philadelphia exile
WSD at 16:30:16 Friday May 12 2000
I'm sure Ray won't mind me giving this a quick plug, I have set up a Third Division End-of-Season Poll and you can cast your votes now at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/nikel/poll.htm - Thanks very much!!
dyl at 15:49:48 Friday May 12 2000
any news on when the retained list comes out? Or are there so few people out of contract that they won't bother?
gaz at 15:1:39 Friday May 12 2000
Perhaps TCMP could look into the following: why are soft drinks in the Sporting Bar so expensive? At 2 pounds for a pint of coke the club is hardly discouraging people from drink/driving. I'm a licensee myself and I know what sort of gross profit margin they are making, and its frightening. To be honest it's stupid that last time I was there I could have bought a pint of cider for £1 or paid £2 to be a responsible driver and drink coke.
Stuck in Watford at 13:20:6 Friday May 12 2000
My copy of Watford Observer says its Wednesday 2nd August at Sixfields
Sibs at 13:7:10 Friday May 12 2000
Cheers for the quick replies! I take it then if, sorry, when we bid for Forrester it will be more than likely a club record fee? Assuming that O'Reilly is off to west ham will we be looking for a replacement or is the unamed keeper going to step up to the bench?
ANON at 11:58:41 Friday May 12 2000
Excerpt from the Watford Observer, Watford to play at Northampton August 3rd.
dyl at 11:38:20 Friday May 12 2000
Having seen some of the ridiculous fees Luton and Pish players have gone for in recent years, I can't imagine Forrester is worth anything less than 250k.
Come on Guys He's Quality at 11:26:23 Friday May 12 2000
The actual quote was a six figure sum !!!!! 100,000 being the start of said quote !
Carl at 10:49:11 Friday May 12 2000
I believe Sturridge is now a free agent, but I'm not sure. We haven't signed O'Reilly and I think that he will be going back to West Ham. The spare keeper is........someone came on the other day for Welch, but not sure what the situation is there.
Sibs at 10:43:59 Friday May 12 2000
I can't read dutch but i wandered through the utrecht site outa curiosity and found Forresters info:- Part of it goes - Contractduur: 2002 + optie voor nog 1 jaar ..... now i'm no linguist but i assume this means he's contracted till 2002 with option for one more year. Wouldn't this mean they'd want more than 100k??
Other questions maybe some people can answer 1) is Sturridge coming back or are we selling to shrewsbury? 2) is O'reilly still on loan from west ham for next season (or did i miss us buying him) 3) if he isn't who's the spare keeper??
Vince at 10:18:47 Friday May 12 2000
If you can read Dutch you may be interested in the Utrecht site at www.fc-utrecht.nl/
nsb at 23:17:20 Thursday May 11 2000
even more importantly, how much do utrecht want for forrester?
NSB at 23:16:15 Thursday May 11 2000
TCMP youre in the know.... can the club afford to keep carlo and forrester without going completely bankrupt?
Ray at 23:9:34 Thursday May 11 2000
The final definitive results will be announced on Saturday - as will the final scoring of Internet Player of the Year.
CDU at 23:0:16 Thursday May 11 2000
Onto important stuff now. How's the scrutiny on the Tipping Comp going Ray? The people are waiting!!!
come on then at 21:33:39 Thursday May 11 2000
Robbo - so?
I Agree with TRB Mark at 21:33:21 Thursday May 11 2000
If it had been a Cobblers fan killed at Torquay Swansea would have been on here in force doing what they have done on this board best being cretins - they get nothing from me, and why should anyone declare who they are and where they live, did that Swan in the local village no, of course - with Swansea it all boils down to threats and violence - I am sure that they do have decent fans and for them I apologise I just hate their so called supporters double standards god help anyone at the Swansea v Rotherham matches next season, and everyone else - Milwall v Swansea???
Robbo at 21:21:9 Thursday May 11 2000
THE THING IS I HAVE INSIDE INFO COS I HAVE COBBLERS PLAYERS LIVING WIT ME, SO SHUT UP !!
Moorgate Cobbler at 21:18:37 Thursday May 11 2000
The other thing I think they should do with the season tickets is include the first round League Cup game. Attendances at this are usually mediocre and it would be a bit of extra revenue for the club as they would have a captured audience. To balance things up, perhaps they'd also consider bunging in a free AWS game voucher, in the event we got drawn at home.
Moorgate Cobbler at 21:16:33 Thursday May 11 2000
Lol: I'd suggest you go to the Minories, which is actually in the Minories, over Fenchurch Street way, but down the Tower Hill End. Haven't been there for a while, but Friday nights used to be good as the place was crawling with totty (sorry about that for any birds reading this, but I'm not PC). As for eating, there's (or there used to be) a decent Indian down Alie Street, which is not a million miles away (nor is Brick Lane for that matter). Pubs, you could try any of them, but be careful, because some pubs shut early in the City at about 9 o'clock. Hope that helps. Don't go out in Town that much these days, as I am usually driving. But The Minories is definitely the place to go in the City.
mick at 21:6:24 Thursday May 11 2000
So the Cobblers win div 3 slips finally ended up in the bin. How do we get back the cash? Well from what I saw this season, Pish and Darlington to win both their away legs of the semis play offs looks inviting at combined odds of aproaching 7-1. To win the play offs outright? I fancy Darlington, but the best odds of 5-2 at Ladbrokes are a bit skinny considering how much a lottery it is. I'm one of those who would be pleased to see the local Pish join us and 3-1 is my heart over head bet.
Terry Wogan at 20:52:53 Thursday May 11 2000
Does anyone know when the new home shirts go on general sale as I can't make that launch party thingy....?
Paul s at 20:37:58 Thursday May 11 2000
Agrre that West stand should offer tandem etc. Trouble is that they will be in least desirable areas - if you want to sit by the dugouts you'll still have to pay full whack. After all the club could definately sell these tickets at full adult price.
Andy at 20:36:24 Thursday May 11 2000
I don’t really agree with all this argument complaining about the price of tickets. We all know that The Cobblers are short of money, so why do we turn into penny pinching consumers when the new rates are arranged?. If we want Jamie Forrester etc. the money has to come from somewhere. Name me any other entertainment where you can watch 32 professionals perform for nearly 2 hours at the prices we enjoy. Cheaper tickets simply means less money to the club, whether it's discounts or whatever. I really don’t believe if the prices are shaved by a pound or so it will increase the gate. To get technical, price is not a motivator, quality of entertainment is.
Paul S at 20:35:46 Thursday May 11 2000
Ray - too radical man
george- Bucks No1 Cobblers Fan at 20:1:39 Thursday May 11 2000
Does anyone know who (if anyone) will be relaesed at the end of the season? also read today that Forrester wants to make the move permanent - How much will he cost - Thx
Britgal at 19:36:38 Thursday May 11 2000
I think that that sponser a goal thing in the Torquay programme is a Brilliant idea. For every goal they score, they get £10.95. And some people have sponsered certain people. Someone has sponsered a tenner for every goal scored by Jean-pierre Simb. Or if it was a clean sheet. So if it was 3-0 to Torquay with goals by Simb, Watson and Tully, the club would get £45.85. Clever, see. We could do that! I myself would sponser every goal by Spedding, Hodge and Savage, for a tenner. Of course, if Spedding does become as good as i know he is, and Savage has his usual end-of-season surge, it might become V. expensive. =+=+=+= Ohh, I think that was the first comment I ever made that could be worth listening to!
Chris at 19:6:18 Thursday May 11 2000
Question - how do we get season ticket holder discount on the new shirt? Is last seasons card valid or what? Re Ray's suggestion of a greater than 10% increase - whilst supporting the concept of making kids tickets cheaper we would still be penalising the numerous adults who are less well off. Perhaps a 'sponsor a seat' idea where a voluntary payment of an extra tenner from the more affluent could go to making a range of seats cheaper for kids. We need to be mindful that the Cobblers should have competitive pricing with other teams in our division.
correction at 19:3:9 Thursday May 11 2000
eM - the club don't run the ticket office.
Britgal at 19:1:44 Thursday May 11 2000
For the last two nights I've had really strange dreams. I'm walking around this town I've never been to before when Jamie Forrester appears. I run over to him and grab hold of his arm, screaming. I am dragged off him by passers by and I make my escape through a flower bed. the next night I have almost exactly the same dream but with other Cobblers players as well. What does this mean?! Plus, I'm doing my bit by extending the cachement area of the Cobblers. At my old school, it was a Posh area. But I converted my friends and about 8 of us went to see a match. Then, for the Posh away match, I went with a friend Jessica. Her dad is an avid Posh fan and was really gutted when his own daughter chose to stand with Cobblers fans rather than sit with him in the Posh stand! Ha ha ha!
Reply to Ray at 17.50 at 18:58:28 Thursday May 11 2000
I agree with your comments. Most people accept that adults will pay the full whack. But when you are paying virtually the same for kids it's a little unfair. We choose to sit in the west stand,lower teir, near the dug outs. So we don't qualify for a family season ticket. or Tandem ones etc. We have to pay full price for the kids and when there are 2 adults and 2 kids it's almost a grand a year. Now, we all love our footie so don't mind paying, but if they increase the prices to much, we would have to think about getting a season ticket for next season. That would be a shame as we all enjoy our Saturday afternoons!!
eM at 18:47:32 Thursday May 11 2000
Ticket prices will always be raised, what annoys me most is the fact that when buying tickets by credit/debit card the club insists on adding 50p per ticket to cover costs, so if you buy 5 tickets you get charged £2.50 extra. Yet if I buy my family's season tickets on my credit card I only get 1 charge of 50p and not 88 x 50p. It should be the same when buying individual ones. 50p per transaction. They don't get charged more than 50p by whoever they process their credit transactions through.
Robert Dunkley(Lancaster Cobbler) at 18:11:44 Thursday May 11 2000
Maybe at Supporters Trust forums in the future, exiled members could submit questions via e-mail to TCMP. Also maybe more could be made of the club shop discount. Another idea could be to give Trust members after season ticket holders priority to away game tickets etc.
Ray at 17:50:29 Thursday May 11 2000
Ths may be a bt radical but how about increasing the prices by a bit more than 10% but REDUCING the prices for kids. They are the supporters of tomorrow, lets get them hooked now!!It can only prove to be financially worthwhile in the long term.
Lol at 17:46:55 Thursday May 11 2000
Moorgate Cobbler - I work in the docklands area - a group of us are trying to arrange a night out in the city. Can you name any good places where we can eat, drink & dance?? We are a bit out of touch over here!
TCMP at 17:45:27 Thursday May 11 2000
Thanks for all the comments, I think I get the drift on ticket prices and concessions etc and will put them to the board tonight. Thanks also for the constructive comments re the Trust, I think everyone involved appreciates the problems we have had this year, but at times it has been hard to understand why things have happened in the way they did. Brian and myself foresee some time ago that when the newness and crisis went out of matters related to the Trust that it would be difficult to sustain a mommentum. But to protect what we have we must do just that. So as a personal gesture I would like to invite anyone with a bit of spare time and a commitment to move matters on, to phone my office (01604 250044) and fix a time for us to meet on an informal basis to discuss a way forward. One thing that is clear is that we have failed to communicate with the fan base, and this must change. But we need new blood. I find it interesting to note that two of our previous officers Gareth and Nick work for the club, and the clubs gain was certainly the trust's loss, so a fresh call to arms is needed. Perhaps people would like to take responsibility for certain projects, ie newsletters, organising open forums, or even a MK campaign taking into account the comments below. Sorry "women supporter" there is no women on the board but we are open to offers. If not you could always help out on the trust. Paul S the Trust has a constitution and if you e-mail me your address I will try to organise a copy to be sent to you next week. I will log on again before I leave. cheers Tony
Moorgate Cobbler at 17:39:25 Thursday May 11 2000
Just round the corner actually, in Chiswell Street, but near as dammit, yes I do (when I'm not travelling).
Lol at 17:17:53 Thursday May 11 2000
Moorgate cobbler to you actually work in Moorgate in London??
Moorgate Cobbler at 16:43:28 Thursday May 11 2000
Agree with most other comments on here that more than 10% increase on ticket prices for next season would be ripping the p**s out of us, so hope it sticks at something below this. As far as Luton Cobbler's suggestion about infant kits, I think he is on dodgy ground here. Social Services may well take an interest in your dressing up young children in such attire and may even go as far as to regard it as child abuse. You have been warned. You should let the kids decide their own destiny when it comes to supporting football teams. If they choose Man Utd, then just give them regular beatings.
Anon at 15:48:45 Thursday May 11 2000
Jam and Lemon Curd?
Danny La Rue at 15:38:58 Thursday May 11 2000
I know of a couple of tarts!
Just in case anyone is interested...... at 15:36:3 Thursday May 11 2000
It looks like Atkins will be joining Carlisle.
Woman supporter to TCMP at 14:38:52 Thursday May 11 2000
Are there any women on the board at all ?????????????????????????????
Danny at 13:49:18 Thursday May 11 2000
Wellingborough Cobbler- Typical penny pinching student :)
Danny at 13:28:36 Thursday May 11 2000
Oh and Posh had a friendly at Diamonds last night as preparation for their, now what is that thing called again? ummmm play offs is it? ahh yes. They lost 2-0. Shows what chance they have then. Barnet v Darlo at Wembley.
Danny at 13:24:34 Thursday May 11 2000
I agree with the price rise of 50p/£1 but The Cobblers should be wary of over charging. I went to a Birmingham game last season and got a ticket for £15. It offered a good view too. That was a better standard of football for only £1 more than the most expensive seats at Sixfields. As for the shirt coming out next week, that is fantastic, I'll have me new shirt ready for me Holiday in July. When does the away one come out. As for promoting the club in East Northants, NOW is the time to do it as young fans in Wellingborough are pulled between the two, the money and potential at Nene Park or the mighty Claret & White. While Direones are in "turmoil" at the moment the Cobblers should move in and promote how cool it is to support Northampton Town FC and wear Claret & White.
Anyone know? at 13:6:31 Thursday May 11 2000
Are next seasons shirts going to have a cheap sticker on them for the sponsors logo like this years?
Robert Dunkley at 12:7:4 Thursday May 11 2000
I think it is better to instead of increasing ticket prices, drive mor effort into matchday purchases, the programme is a good example. It will be even better next season, and if we can attract 5,000+ sales a week that will generate valuable income. Hopefully, it can act more of as a magazine, and be sold in town.
TRB Mark at 10:57:26 Thursday May 11 2000
I have to agree wholeheartedly with Paul S' comments re the Trust. The Trust has been a disaster zone this season and I have lost complete faith in it (and I speak as a life member). I don't even bother to try and find out when the meetings are. The Trust and the football club have both undergone personnel changes this season, with vastly different results. It just goes to show how important having the right
personality in charge is if you want to get things done.
By all means we should exploit MK for potential support, but don't forget the eastern side of Northants. It should'nt be a forgone conclusion that everyone will support Diamonds here. And if the Trust were to run an away coach picking up in the A6 towns, plus Wellingborough, they would fill it. I find it strange that Kettering, with a population of 50,000+, only has about 10 Cobblers fans.
dyl at 10:41:15 Thursday May 11 2000
for what it's worth I think that the club is getting close the ticket price ceiling in as much as casual supporters may start to be put off from coming if the prices go much higher. I'm talking about the people who come on a whim maybe 2 or 3 times a season (more if we do well). When I brought 2 friends to the Hull game they were appalled at the price for the North Stand. As a season ticket holder I don't think in terms of cost per game so I was shocked at their attitude. Darlo's dodgy chairman has the right idea in that he is increasing capacity and dropping prices. For our long term future we need an increased capacity as inflation busting rises cannot occur every year. Sixfields needs to be larger if we are to survive and prosper.
Vince at 10:4:42 Thursday May 11 2000
Wellinborough Cobbler, Nationwide are the clubs shirt sponsors for at least one more season.
Wellingborough Cobbler at 9:56:12 Thursday May 11 2000
TCMP, an increase of 50p to £1 would be acceptable on tickets with the same discount structure as last season for season tickets. All i ask for is that the club continue to give students concession tickets for both match by match tickets and seaon tickets, Then i can afford one and remember when i have finished my degree and am sucsesfull in my chossen carear ill have alot more money to give to the club!!!!!
BTW, who is our shirt sponsor next season is it still nationwide
Simon Harris at 9:45:40 Thursday May 11 2000
where is the division 3 notice board
Robert Dunkley at 9:43:25 Thursday May 11 2000
About ticket rises, for exile files who can only get to Sixfields 6-8 times a season, the odd 50p will not add up, but for regular fans who are not season tickets holders, this will add up to a lot over a seaso. MAybe the club could sell a block of 10 tickets at a discount.
The club could consider making a small discount, if you book 2 weeks in advance. Another thing could be to set up a stall in the West Stand selling the programme for late comers.
Robert Dunkley at 9:43:15 Thursday May 11 2000
About ticket rises, for exile files who can only get to Sixfields 6-8 times a season, the odd 50p will not add up, but for regular fans who are not season tickets holders, this will add up to a lot over a season.
Robert Dunkley at 9:34:25 Thursday May 11 2000
Maybe instead, of so many travelling clubs running from 6fields why does not the Trust not run coaches from MK to away games? Also run special deals with De Montfor College in Milton Keynes as well!
gaz at 9:27:1 Thursday May 11 2000
On the Trust issue. One of the reasons why my Trust membership lapsed was the lack of info available. I don't live in Northampton and never got to hear about meetings sufficiently in advance to attend. If the Trust wants to thrive it has to communicate properly with its members. It also needs a positive image. The arguments of the past season have diminished the standing of the Trust and it needs a fresh sense of direction if it is to attract people back, people like me who would like to be involved but hate the pettiness. As for MK, I agree with previous comments. MK is a largely untapped source of fans. It has a mostly 'immigrant' population, ie moved to MK from other parts of the country. These people have no reason to support one club over another, so we should get in there. A year ago I posted that Wycombe were trying to establish a youth centre of excellence about 5 miles from MK. It hasn't come to anything as yet but it shows that others have identified the potential.
Nagihan&Alex at 9:19:0 Thursday May 11 2000
(Alex)= Carlo corazzin is the uglyiest player in the whole WORLD...
and SAM must be blind :-)
(Nagihan)= I really hate football and u have a crap web site... GS is the best!!! :-)
byeee....
Paul S at 9:7:1 Thursday May 11 2000
TCMP - re: trust - Tony the trust have made a pigs ear of organising themselves this season. If we can't organise ourselves then we have lost any legitimacy in the claim for a second board member. Anyway by some crass management we seemed to have lost all our sources of revenue in half a season. Dave Linnell should have taken responsibility and gone, instead he pulled a cheap Tory stunt and re-stood for election (I assume he still is Chairman as there was no announcement). Lets make it clear I, and many others I speak to, have no faith in him. If this was a truly representative organisation then the membership would plummet next year, however I still expect there to be far fewer members even with the emotional attachment and respect that many fans have for the history and ethos of the trust. I never find out about trust meetings earlier than a couple of days before (and often afterwards) and its funny how few meetings there have been since things went pear shaped. BTW is there a constitution and agenda for the trust as I have never seen one and would appreciate it if was able to get a copy. I have never found out what the trust executive meetings do (apart from this year piss off the actual fund raisers). Also when is the AGM so we can arrange a candidate to stand against Dave Linnell with more notice than 1 week this time.
WSJ at 9:2:36 Thursday May 11 2000
TCMP asks for comments on season ticket prices ahead of today's board meeting. I would say £1 per match is just about acceptable given last season's freeze on any increase but in the lower divisions and with inflation very low I would think the ceiling would be reached with such an increase. But I would not extend the increase to children - they are the future and every encouragement should be given to get them to go to Sixfields. TCMP - something the Trust should promote for those matches next season where there are not full houses. Often I have heard and read that it is too expensive for a father and children to attend Premiership matches and we do not want to reach that point. On the subject of promoting support I agree with the comments of MK Cobbler about the potential of the Milton Keynes area. I originally come from near there and when growing up the first influx of new comers were almost all Londoners with a history of supporting the big London clubs. Thirty years and a generation or two later there must be any number of youngsters looking for a decent club to follow and where better than the Cobblers! The programme notes indicate that Paul Curtis and his team are active from time to time in the MK area but maybe a sales outlet for the Cobblers in one of the sports shops there might help. Also bedford should be a catchment area for the Cobblers. Outside the London clubs Luton is the only competition. The potential cathment area for NTFC supporters is far greater than many believe.
Anon at 8:3:27 Thursday May 11 2000
i have just read a message on this board posted last monday headed swansea scum.i would recommend any true football fan or thug to read a message posted on the 3rd division message board on page 2 of 4 on wed 10may at 03.55 headed rotherham v swansea.it's an interesting quick read
CDU at 6:17:43 Thursday May 11 2000
Here's an idea that may be good for long term growth on the season ticket front. A "Valued Partner Season Ticket Holder".Upon purchasing your third season ticket in a row ie '98,'99','00 you are automatically entitled to a 10% discount regardless of other offers.It would reward the "loyal" supporter who particularly over the last three seasons has supported financially through thick and thin.It would also offset any subsequent price rises so in effect would give twelve months grace to those who consistantly support the Club.The incentive would also be put in place for those swaying season ticket holders to go ahead and buy.
The Romsey Cobbler at 6:1:57 Thursday May 11 2000
I agree with Another MK Cobbler on the subject of tandem concessions in the West Stand - yes please! Making the shirts available early is a superb idea - my son's birthday is in June. Also what about selling Cobblers baby-grows - it may sound daft but I know several babies who would have to endure them! Another idea for the shop is Cobblers wallpaper for kids' bedrooms, duvet covers, pyjamas etc. etc. I also agree that we need executive boxes, although they will have to wait until we expand the ground (which we MUST keep under consideration).
Ray at 1:32:51 Thursday May 11 2000
Personally, at £100K, Forrester is a bargain and we should snap him up.
Uncle Richard at 23:39:22 Wednesday May 10 2000
Firstly thank you to 2Kevs and everbody else who helped to prove Atkin's departure was right for the Cobblers. The "board" were quick enough to play the "loss of revenue due to relegation" tune.I don't believe that after the nightmare of our administration, that our finances would be allowed to be anything other than in the black. With the vastly reduced wage bill from a smaller squad, and the £150k we "lost" due to being in the 3rd being restored due to promotion, 1.We should be able to afford Forrester or maybe Clare and 2.How can the board consider anything other than an in-line-with-inflation price hike for the forthcoming season?
TRB Mark at 23:26:10 Wednesday May 10 2000
To any Swansea "fan". I've seen your postings all season about how you are going to "do' people. The actions and reputation of your own supporters were responsible for Terry Coles death, so I suggest you go and apologise to his widow and children, rather than bothering us.
TRB Mark at 23:23:43 Wednesday May 10 2000
Oh yes. Thanks Ralph/Big Roy for the warning of the road works near Honiton. Saved us a load of time.
TRB Mark at 23:21:40 Wednesday May 10 2000
TCMP. If you want to bring in extra revenue, how about stopping the rip-off videos of Gary Maybee's? I bought a couple in the early 90's but stopped when he decided he could double his income by splitting the season into two halves and charging £30.00 This in a seasonn when we finished bottom. All you got extra was loads of action replays, which I can do myself with video rewind if I want. I would love to have an end of season video record, but I ain't paying £30 for what could fit on one video.
With ref to Jamie Forsster, don't forget the effect he has had on Steve-Steve-Steve Howard. We would effectivley be getting two strikers for the price of one.
To real insider/swansea scum at 23:21:1 Wednesday May 10 2000
Thought you wouldn't you gutless piece of shit...and to the moderator of this board ..how the fuck can you let this dirty piece of disrespectful filth post such disgusting bullshit ...just about sums up cobblers fans
Spring Park Cobbler at 23:18:22 Wednesday May 10 2000
On the subject of ticket prices. I suspect most supporters are expecting a rise although 10% doesn't bother me too much what I am worried about is the young fans who are just starting to attend regularly. Without looking back to a golden age football was once a very cheap sport to watch if you were young. This made it easy to get into the habit of watching your local team. What worries me about present prices that they seem a bit heavy for the twelve to fifteen age group. Perhaps I'm wrong here but it used to cost me a quite a bit each season to bring my son along and as the kids get older they have to finance themselves out of pocket money and matches may be beyond the reach of some.
Another MK Cobbler at 23:12:6 Wednesday May 10 2000
Oh, and the board can hike the prices up by another tenner or so if it helps sign Forrester.
Another MK Cobbler at 23:10:53 Wednesday May 10 2000
A couple of thoughts on season tickets. Other clubs take a deposit in May to secure seats for the following season with the balance payable by the end of June/July. It's an alternative to the loan scheme offered through the club and might be an easier way for people to stump up. On prices, I am bracing myself for an increase of £20-30 or around 10% following last year's freeze on season prices. Hopefully the tandem concession will continue (any chance of extending this to the West Stand?). Another point is why the club doesn'e try to promote itself a bit more in Milton Keynes. The Cobblers is probably the closest professional club (the only other contender is Luton and who would want to go there?)and there is a big latent market here I would have thought, both in terms of potential spectators and corporate backing.
Sid at 22:51:53 Wednesday May 10 2000
Re: Ticket prices. We have come to know over the years that a price rise is inevitable. I would like to see it as small as possible, around 50p per ticket. (maybe stretching to £1 for West Satnd Upper+Lower??) We had a price rise when coming down to combat our losses, so with new revenue from the new kit and a small increase in price of tickets we will be making a lot more than the 98/99 season. However, we do seem to have bigger overheads now so a small rise is very acceptable.
Carlo Corazzin at 22:46:4 Wednesday May 10 2000
All I want to do is play for Northampton Town.
Fred at 22:24:7 Wednesday May 10 2000
Blimey, it's quiet here. Has the season finished or something?
ORBITAL Ganja at 22:23:32 Wednesday May 10 2000
Prediction for next season : Mid-table, but possiblity of a play-off place.
CDU at 21:51:6 Wednesday May 10 2000
To TCMP: Whilst nowhere near as pressing as the hike in prices on tickets!, the issue of programme availability to ex-pats is a good one for the likes of myself.An availability via the official site would be great or even a subscription type affair would be good and then you could look forward to them arriving in the post.Access to the Mighty Ones is to say the least sparse in this part of the World. I'm still waiting on my copy of the Swansea game to arrive on video !!!!!! :o )
Den at 21:9:8 Wednesday May 10 2000
Nice to see TCMP logging on to get the views of supporters. (I work with your nephew Steve by the way). Its good to get the story on things and not rumours. Hope you will let us know what happens in the board meeting tomorrow or at least what you are allowed to tell us. Keep up the good work. Its also nice to know that the new shirts will be available next week instead of October like they normally are.
POSH Fan at 20:22:48 Wednesday May 10 2000
Up with the cobblers, we're going up with the cobblers.
SEE YOU NEXT SEASON - and you won't hear us complaining about price increases.
Lancaster Cobbler at 20:7:59 Wednesday May 10 2000
the below comments from IA were from a Chester site, not sure if they were true though
Anon at 19:42:47 Wednesday May 10 2000
" Atkins replied: "I've kept quiet because I didn't want to rock the boat. All he ever wanted to do, was to be able to manage the team again. "He wanted to do it all himself, yet when I arrived I found a team in complete disarray. "His hair style makes him look like Coco the Clown and at times I am afraid he has acted like a clown. The reason the club find itself in the Conference is down to him."
Anon at 19:42:21 Wednesday May 10 2000
Ian Atkins has hit back at owner Terry Smith after he questioned the success of the City boss in the wake of the club's relegation. The Chester manager was angered by Smith's remark that, "23 points from 22 games is a disappointing return.
2nd Division Messageboard at 19:27:20 Wednesday May 10 2000
http://www.insidetheweb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi?acct=mb938676 if you want to go and introduce yourselves!
Big Roy at 19:21:20 Wednesday May 10 2000
Tent size shirts are no good to me. I want a BIG one!
CHELTENHAM LAD at 19:12:50 Wednesday May 10 2000
LOOKING FORWARD TO OVERTAKING YOU AS WE GO UP AS CHAMPIONS NEXT YEAR AND YOU DROP BACK DOWN WHERE YOU BELONG.
SOUTH MIDLANDS NUMBER ONE
TCMP at 19:0:55 Wednesday May 10 2000
Luton Cobbler, good idea about the infant kits, I will pass it on. Ray I can't remember if it is a 1 or 2 year deal with Sport House One, but I will ask. Personally if the deal is a good one then I hope we can revert to bringing out one new kit a year, and saving one (home, away or third) thus giving each shirt shelf life of 2 or 3 years but still having something fresh to sell each season. At the minute my mail is suggesting around a 10% ticket increase is considered fair, with incentives again given to early season ticket renewal. It would be a huge boost if we were to have a record season ticket subscribtion over the summer, not to mention refocus the debate on ground extension. With the availibility of staged payments, we should run a season ticket purchase drive through the Trust, web site and the club to attract more takers. PS the Trustees of the Trust are meeting later on thursday night after the Board meeting, and I would welcome ideas as to how to improve or renew the role of the trust. I think we all accept the need to find new ideas and direction and perhaps this a good time to be inclusive in terms of the involvement of a wider group of people to help run the trusts affairs. Perhaps Ray we could consider a greater role between the internet and the trust as thier is no doubt that this continues to be the most inclusive of forums, including the involvement of those many thousands of miles away, let me know your views Tony
Ray at 18:38:3 Wednesday May 10 2000
TCMP - how long is the deal with First Sports signed up for? - ie will we need yet another kit in 2001/2 for our 1st. Division campaign?
Ray at 18:36:19 Wednesday May 10 2000
I suggest no more than £1.00 for ticket price increases and no more than 50p for concessions. I agree with the comments regarding added benefit for Season Ticket Holders.
Luton Cobbler at 18:22:56 Wednesday May 10 2000
TCMP - Firstly regarding Season Ticket prices. I personally am expecting or perhaps that should be hoping, for an increase of no more than 10%. One point that I really feel should be considered is the benefit to fans of buying a season ticket. In recent years the cost saving of doing so has been minimal and one year virtually non-existant. I appreicate not everybody can afford to "pay up front", but the more season ticket holders the greater the revenue over the summmer period.
On the issue of kits. I agree that we must try and get them in the shop asap. So many teams these days are wearing next seasons kit at the end of the previous season! In addition why does the club not order (or maybe the supplier can not make) kits in infant sizes ie upto 5 year olds. A number of people I've spoken to would love to purchase them but can't. Lets get the kids in Northampton (and Luton) into Cobblers kits before they are old enough to know any better!
George Heaukulani at 18:12:39 Wednesday May 10 2000
Congratulation Cobblers on a job well done. Roll on Division 2. We were at Disneyland in California when we heard the news of NTFC win over Torquay. Excellent way to end the season. Again, congratulations.
TCMP at 18:10:16 Wednesday May 10 2000
Another victory for Cobblers Comments!! No sooner had we raised the issue of shirt sales when a news item is posted from the club agreeing to the request!! I suppose I should have known that as a director, but I missed the last commercial report. still great news as we have raised this matter before. Britgal, my understanding is that all the shirts will have to change as we have a new supplier in Sport House One. Crick Cobbler, great idea about the T Shirts and perhaps an opportunity missed on Monday, but I am sure we can still make amends. PS still waiting for comments re Season and gate ticket prices for next season. Tony
Sam at 17:49:52 Wednesday May 10 2000
I love watching Northampton play and i enjoyed the match on monday night althrough i was disappoined that Carlo Corazzin was not there because i think he is a brilliant player.
Crick Cobbler at 17:11:19 Wednesday May 10 2000
I agree with the need to market merchandise effectively - so was there no way of having the shop open on the testimonial night ? I was in the mood to spend some money and there were many others also trying the door. If the club had got a quick T-shirt run done (it is possible) celebrating the promotion then I'm sure that they would have done a roaring trade.
Britgal at 16:53:30 Wednesday May 10 2000
Are the away shirts staying the same? You know, the white ones with the funky star?
BeckyBoobs at 16:37:15 Wednesday May 10 2000
Yes..according to the Chron's interview with him it seems Jamie REALLY wants to come here!! I for one, REALLY hope he does... and I think Carlo needs somewhere new -Let him see how he does in the 1st Division- He'll be off in Canada half of next season anyway, so whats the point of having a striker we cant use and are paying bucks for!!! Jamie just seems the way forward, and for one (probable) sum of about a hundred grand or so.. with him and Howard up front, we could have the Cole/Yorke partnership of the 2nd Division!!! (nearly put 3rd there!!! LOL!!)
Up The Town!!!!
Not that it concerns us........ at 16:13:38 Wednesday May 10 2000
But the Football League have scrapped the away goal rule for the play offs - if its a draw after extra time the game will be decided on penalties
Not that it concerns us........ at 16:12:49 Wednesday May 10 2000
But the Football League have scrapped the away goal rule for the play offs - if its a draw after extra time the game will be decided on penalties
Ray at 16:12:17 Wednesday May 10 2000
The shirts will be available as from next Wednesday 17th. Full details on the Official Site. (and for a certain person that asked me - they are available in ALL sizes from Midgets to Tents). I understood from comments earlier that the price will be the same as last year.
gaz at 15:59:57 Wednesday May 10 2000
I agree, get the shirts in asap. How many fans have birthdays over the Summer? No-one wants to get the previous season's shirt, but they might want the forthcoming season's shirt! I also agree with TCMP about buying Cobblers merchandise. Most of us aren't in a position to put vast sums into the club, but every pound here and there helps. We can do our bit by buying the small nik-naks.
Ralph at 15:52:41 Wednesday May 10 2000
TCMP - Regards the shirts; so often shirts are not available to coincide with the summer holidays. Get them in now as we all want to stroll around in a shirt that everyone gawps at as they don't readily recognize the colours. The sale of shirts now will assist cash flow during the close season. Please ensure that the correct amount in the correct sizes are also available. Too often the shop sells out of the more popular sizes. I guess your records will show what's needed here. GET THEM IN!!!!
Ralph at 14:56:38 Wednesday May 10 2000
Today's Chron carries a story that suggests Forrester wants to become a full time Cobbler. An earlier posting suggests £100k, that's a bargain so long we can agree personal terms.
Jimmy T at 14:48:14 Wednesday May 10 2000
I have also heard the carlo to pompey story. But i have also heard a story that he could be off to diamonds. Also if anyone has any info on future ground expansion please inform me.
PS I also agree about the shirts
Carl at 14:29:22 Wednesday May 10 2000
As the Season Ticket price did not increase last year, then a rise is expected. It is difficult to say how much will be acceptable, as I am sure weekly ticket buyers are going to be hit as well, so a similar percentage saving of the cost of buying tickets weekly would seem like the way to go. Agree about the shirts last year was a right pain the arse.
TCMP at 14:2:15 Wednesday May 10 2000
Moorgate cobbler, you are right about season ticket/gate prices being discussed at the meeting. What would be helpful considering that most people expect a slight rise, is to ask what people on this site think is acceptable. Then I have some knowledge of supporter expectation when we are discussing it. I also think we should aim to get the new shirt out as soon as possible now we know it's coming, what do others think. Tony
Moorgate Cobbler at 13:50:53 Wednesday May 10 2000
To TCMP: have the board yet discussed season ticket prices for next year or will that be done at your meeting this week? Think most of us have already braced ourselves for an increase and it's justifiable. Hope it's not too bad though, although I guess this is one area where we can forget all about the rate of inflation!
Moorgate Cobbler at 13:46:25 Wednesday May 10 2000
Rumours picked up at Clarkson's testimonial the other night were that Corazzin has signed/will be signing for Portsmouth; Parrish will be leaving (destination unknown) and that Utrecht want £100,000 for Forrester. Don't think that there's anyone who posts on this site who doesn't want to see Forrester signed on. He was the difference between us making outright promotion instead of the playoffs. What a cool finish at Torquay when the pressure was really on. If anyone's heard anything about the above and more, then please let us know!
Danny at 13:2:45 Wednesday May 10 2000
I'll go count em up in me program, that'll while away a few minutes of the close season.
Vince at 13:2:32 Wednesday May 10 2000
Now we are back in Div 2 the debate on ground expansion will probably start again. Last season the ground was not filled once and I think that the first time thats happened since we moved to Sixfields. Next season should see better gates particularly as the away support will be increased. If the ground could take another 2500 then more last minute casual supporters are going to attend games knowing that they can be sure of getting a ticket and although the ground may not be filled attendances would increase. Up to a point the larger the ground the greater the numbers attending. We also need boxes - whatever the politically correct reasons for not installing these when Sixfields was built the club are missing out on the considerable income they would generate. It is of course all down to money but without increased gate revenue NTFC are going to be limited as what can be acheived. The Borough of Northampton gets considerable positive publicity from NTFC and should not hesitate in making further investment in Sixfields.
Danny at 13:1:28 Wednesday May 10 2000
or was it 10 games?
Danny at 13:0:29 Wednesday May 10 2000
Thanks TCMP for that inside information. I firmly believe that we must pull out all the stops (well as far as we can) to bring Jamie Forrester to Sixfields permanantly. For me, he was the difference between playoffs and automatic promotion. 7 goals in 9 games show what a. an important player he is to the team, b. what a great asset he would be to the side. He really really really wants to be a Northampton player and surely Kevin Wilson wants him to come. Maybe we could approach our "mystery benefactor" to see if he would stump up some cash to bring him in. Forrester also brought Steve Howard to life and they seemed to work well together. COME ON COBBLERS!!!
Carl at 13:0:9 Wednesday May 10 2000
I heard that David Platt wanted him at Forest, but it's all probably a load of old tosh anyway. Also heard that one of his old managers in Div. 1 wanted him, but don't listen to what I say as I have absolutely no inside information whatsover!!!!! As for Parrish I also hope he signs a new contract, and it is great to know that we have all the others for another year.
Curious at 12:52:59 Wednesday May 10 2000
Carl - Where have you heard rumours re: Hendo's departure - PLEASE brief us.
TCMP at 12:28:25 Wednesday May 10 2000
First of all to "yeah right" yeah right !! it is me complete with e-mail address for verification. Carl, with the exception of Carlo only Sean Parrish is out of contract at the moment, personally I hope we renew Seans contract, I think he shows great fight and spirit and is a better asset in Div2 than in Div3. Rumours on Hendo are just that, rumours. WSJ sorry John, didn't read it correctly, I suppose I could be WSTCMP. On finance I think your precis is a fair one, and all of the directors would welcome new cash, as long as it was from a trusted source. I also agree, re the other big firms in town, but pay credit to Nationwide who continue to do thier bit. The financial outlook is a lot better than it would have been if we had failed to get promotion. The squad is already a div2 squad and the wage bill is again under control. With additional funds coming in from tv revenue and hopefully the commercial benifits from success we will do better next season. My worry was that in Div3 we would have had to dismantle a very good squad because of cash constraints, now we don't have to. As the fans rep on the board I have no qualms in offering my thanks and gratitude to the other 5 Directors who have provided the cash throughout this season which has kept us competing and in good favour with the bank manager. I also think we should be positive about the commercial options. Rather than say oh no not another shirt change, we should say great sell us one. and for those on a tight budget, great sell us last seasons at a cheap price. In addition we should want as much Cobblers merchandise as we can cope with. My big regret as a boy (on a tight budget) was that you could never buy anything "cobblers" exept scarves hats etc. Also we will sell more programmes through news agents, post them to our overseas fans etc, and just to prove that I am not old socialist who has sold out to the capitilist dream we should invest some of our additional income in Football in the Community and other feeder schemes to build tommorrows fan base to fill the extended stadium when it's built!! cheers Tony
WSJ at 12:0:2 Wednesday May 10 2000
TCMP, West Stand John actually; not to be confused with WSDave!! Thanks for your interesting response on ground improvement plans. Whilst recognising and applauding the commitment and contributions the current directors are making to the club (they are all genuine NTFC supporters)our ambitions remain hampered by the absence of "big bucks". It seems that if a financial backer or backers were around he/they would have come out of the woodwork by now. So we have to manage on very limited resources. One source of complaint I have heard over the years from a number of supporters is that although Northampton is a prosperous town the big local employers, with one or two notable exceptions, have never put anything into the club. Have approaches been made to these entities (e.g. Barclaycard)to help fund ground expansion? I have made my point and don't want to go on about it but the more spectators the more income and with that the on-going financial restraints would begin to ease. On Jamie Forrester, clearly his striking partnership with Steve Howard works brilliantly and every effort should be made to sign him permanently. Back to work!!
TOP HAT at 11:49:51 Wednesday May 10 2000
Andy Morrow is going at the end of the season for hiting Kevan Broadhurst
Carl at 11:20:23 Wednesday May 10 2000
TCMP, do you have any idea how many, if any of the senior squad are going to be released, or are out of contract, apart from Corazzin. Rumours abound of Hendon's departure, or are we going to try and keep as many of what will be a very good Division 2 squad. The question of signing Forrester is very clear cut with most of the fans, I also think it will show a lack of ambition if we don't sign him, but sadly the financial situation will probably have the vital say in whether we get him or not.
Yeah Right at 11:14:25 Wednesday May 10 2000
That was not TCMP read it and reflect..
Anon at 11:14:11 Wednesday May 10 2000
Thanks Super Kev for a great season!! and well done to all those at the club for getting the cobblers promoted, even the tea ladies! I would just like to say that Jamie Forrester must be signed straight awya from FC Utrect and If Corazzin goes it's not a great loss as he's only on the bench anyway Forrester-Hendon are zz best!!!
TCMP at 10:35:11 Wednesday May 10 2000
Some of the inside info, real insider comments are real gems, perhaps that's why we are short of cash!! with all these insiders we must have a staff of about 200!!. WSD, the ground expansion may have to wait just a little longer. The truth, whole truth and nothing but the truth is that, we have the plans, we even have the costings for different options (between £1.5m and £3m, and it is possible to secure some of that from the football trust. However we will still need to find the rest and the club or the council are not in a position at present to find that sort of money. If the council secure funds through land sales there could be hope. Or perhaps a sponsorship/finance deal is possible. Now to put paid to all the rumours on players etc. The board will be meeting tommorrow night to look at the big picture, we wisely waited to see which division we would be playing in before we made any decision. I have been taking soundings at recent games and am logging on at least once/twice a day to keep up with opinion, so if you have a view, air it now and it will reach the boardroom on Thursday night. The truth on Carlo is that he is a free agent and will consider any offer we might make against others, so that one is not in our hands. The Forrester position is less clear cut, and we will still need to answer a number of questions, I am sure Jamie would want to stay and that some of the board would support that but we need to be sure we can a)afford him and b)that taking other factors into account it is the best option. We must also remember that the views that really count are those of the two Kev's, who will present their case at the board meeting. Still in the meantime I am more than happy to answer any questions, but for now ignore any duff rumours as no decision on anything has been. cheers TCMP
Inside info at 9:58:18 Wednesday May 10 2000
Just breaking news, remember this is INSIDE information that I know that no one else could posibly know! .... Cobblers promoted to Division 2! (Bet none of you knew that did you?)... Oh actually I guess this is about as usefull as all the other inside info twats post on this page, so STOP bloody doing it! You haven't got a clue, you just pretend to be in the know.
WSJ at 9:50:24 Wednesday May 10 2000
Congratulations to the 2 Kevins and players for giving us a great season. Automatic promotion is a rare thing and something to enjoy all the summer. After the party. Quite a lot to be done on the field to secure Jamie Forrester and most seem to think Carlo Corazzin is on his way. If that is so he will be missed. Off the pitch reports on the Cobblers financial position continue to cause concern. As things stand at best the Cobbblers will claw back the losses they have made in Divison 3 over the next season probably leaving Kevin Wilson with little money to buy the new players that the club is bound to need to sustain its position. Nothing new in this but is it not time every effort was made to find the money needed to expand the ground capacity? Several matches will be sold out next season and this in effect means serious loss of potential income over the next season. In many games the away support would be double if we had the capacity but I have heard nothing for some time about ground expansion. Perhaps TCMP can shed some light on this.
tHE REAL INSIDER at 8:10:34 Wednesday May 10 2000
Pre season friendly between Swansea and Rotherham first leg at Ninian Park and second leg at the New Den
the real insider at 7:54:11 Wednesday May 10 2000
pre season friendly aginst Man City arranged for early aug
To Swansea posting at 7:14:26 Wednesday May 10 2000
Just sums up what scum you are - its all comes down to threats!
David Hull at 5:51:54 Wednesday May 10 2000
Brilliant...Well done lads..been following N'ton all my life. Born in N'ton, been in Oz 48 years
Message to Swansea scum at 2:25:42 Wednesday May 10 2000
You seem to forget to put the name you usually use. What a coward you are, i only hope you introduce yourself to me or any other Swansea supporter, and remind me/them of your post, but some how i doubt you'd have the guts ..shit ass ..PS.. my e-mail addy is also here ..go on be brave..
M to Robbo at 23:7:28 Tuesday May 9 2000
Top Pic mate. All the pics were brilliant
Preseasons at 22:56:30 Tuesday May 9 2000
Kettering away is at Wembley on Saturday we are guesting as Kingstonians! Can be only 1 result!!!
aLMOST at 22:55:10 Tuesday May 9 2000
Almost wish we were in the playoffs - but not to worry Im sure that the Saints will provide a Cobblers type rollercoaster - Twickers here I come!!
T. at 22:33:18 Tuesday May 9 2000
Hello Ralph and Big Roy, long time no speak. How the devil are the two of you?
Robbo at 22:29:30 Tuesday May 9 2000
IF ANYONE PURCHASED THE CHRON + ECHO, LOOK IN THE MIDDLE PG'S AND U WILL SEE A PICTURE OF ME AND MY MATE WITH DE MIGHT ALIEN (IM NOT THE ONE WIT THE GAY SMILE!!)
spud at 22:16:45 Tuesday May 9 2000
Have heard Cobblers playing Kettering (A) and Watford (H)pre-season.anyone know the dates?
Scouse at 21:26:59 Tuesday May 9 2000
Well what a season! Only the Cobbs can come up with a season like this ....first 5 games and we thought that The Direones will get their wish and play us twice a year,it's the only way they would if we got relegated!Then Atkins goes and we get a rookie manager!and what do you know we don't bother with the play-offs this year we go straight back up...F****ing brilliant! The last game at Torquay was a great day and thanks must go to Torquay for making us all welcome and of coarse we must thank the Players and Kev Wilson and Broadhurst and all the staff for the commitment they gave to our club to get us back up!Lets hope for more of the same next year..well done the Cobbs.
I nearly forgot good luck Pish in the Play........what the hell am I saying I must be still drunk from Saturday...F*** Off Pish and good luck Darlington!!!!
DavCobbler at 21:15:37 Tuesday May 9 2000
I would just like to wish P******ro good...AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...It`s ok folks...I feel better now !!!!! FCUK THE POSH !!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelvertoft cobbler at 21:11:50 Tuesday May 9 2000
When do the fixtures for next season get published?
Anon at 20:25:49 Tuesday May 9 2000
Roy Hunter was there last night (seen thru the round window in the bar).
Big Roy at 20:25:35 Tuesday May 9 2000
I don't think I could stand the excitement Ralph. Anyway, I've got to catalogue my collection of pre-sixties toffee wrappers.
Ralph at 19:50:58 Tuesday May 9 2000
Bored crapless Roy? Why don't you come train spotting with me?
Ralph at 19:49:40 Tuesday May 9 2000
Crick Cobbler - I didn't see Roy Hunter last night but he was at Torquay and still on crutches.
M to Brrrrrrrritgal at 19:37:7 Tuesday May 9 2000
Nothing has been announced with Carlo yet. It's all rumours at the moment.....
Peter Welton at 18:59:24 Tuesday May 9 2000
Well done lads, all the way from an exiled Cobblers fan in Hong Kong. Bloody marvellous and if Peter Robinson ever gets to read thuis prose can he contact me.
Britgal at 18:58:38 Tuesday May 9 2000
So what is happening about Carlo? Have they resigned the Canadian Wonder? It's just that I live so far away from Northampton I don't see the Chron. Help me! I'm scared!
Nat at 18:44:17 Tuesday May 9 2000
What a great day on Sat, It's a pity I didn't read this site on Fri as we did get stuck in the traffic queues caused by the roadworks at Honiton. Hey that wasn't gonna stop us from having a good time! Party on the pitch, party on the beach after the game, party on the M4 on the way back home (passing the team bus on the way) party at Sixfields when the team bus got back........and long into the night. Last night was ace too. That was the best testimonial I've ever been to. What a last goal!! Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves, where was Larry though? Roll on next season...... THE TOWN ARE GOIN' UP!!!!!!
Big Roy at 18:30:9 Tuesday May 9 2000
Wow! Libby and Drew are engaged on Neighbours! Help! When do the pre-season friendlies start? I'm bored crapless already!
Crick Cobbler at 18:25:29 Tuesday May 9 2000
Good fun last night - I spoke to Carl Heggs and he said that he had two years left at R & D and that it is 'a real nightmare for me' ! Regarding no shows - I didn't see Roy Hunter did anyone else ?
Anon at 18:19:30 Tuesday May 9 2000
Well done lads, just back from Torquay - lets make this season count...money please....
Anon at 17:20:31 Tuesday May 9 2000
Fat chance!
A Canadian in Northampton at 16:42:46 Tuesday May 9 2000
For the people who wanted to know where Carlo was yesterday. Well he could be in Canada as they have some matches over the summer. So while the other NTFC players rest. He will be helping his country reach a World Cup in 2002.
NikNak at 15:56:53 Tuesday May 9 2000
Official NTFC website has finally put something on the 'Latest news' pages... Anyone read it yet??
rAY at 14:38:11 Tuesday May 9 2000
I'm actually checking all the top 5 scores at this present time juct to check the figures are right.
Carl at 13:20:16 Tuesday May 9 2000
Ray, so when does the penalty shoot-out take place for the Tipping Champ?
Danny at 13:12:13 Tuesday May 9 2000
Well its all over now, and I'm already bored. Still, looking forward to a good laugh down at Wembley this weekend (bandwagon jumping) for what looks as though will be my last ever visit to the Twin Towers.
SBJ at 12:42:52 Tuesday May 9 2000
Yesterday's game was a nice way to end the season; entertaining, funny, and all the more enjoyable thinking what a flat occasion it could have been had we been stuck with the play-offs coming up. The way the ex-Cobblers played could be considered good preparation for games against the likes of Luton next season! The closed season should fly by, with the play-offs and Euro 2000 (and the Olympics, or is that later?) providing football distraction, plus the inevitable transfer and release speculations (Brighton and Fulham have already dumped several players I see). I'll also enjoy wasting 5 minutes of the long summer re-setting my Internet bookmarks back to sites relating to the second division :-)
Carl at 12:35:9 Tuesday May 9 2000
I'm actually going to be a bandwagon jumper onerer this weekend. Have seen Northants at Lords, Northampton Town at Wembley, so will be doing the treble this weekend with a visit to Twickenham. Should be fun.
Ray at 12:8:53 Tuesday May 9 2000
The Torquay website can be found at http://www.torquayunited.com
Ray at 12:7:52 Tuesday May 9 2000
Choices to be made this Saturday - live commentary on both Kettering and the Saints on Radio Northampton, Saints on BBC Grandstand and both matches being shown live on Sky. Just as well the Cobblers haven't got a match. hmmm - this close season aint half dragging.
Carl at 12:7:50 Tuesday May 9 2000
He has always looked like he was skillful on the ball, Welch that is. You can see why he did not make it as an outfield player, his running technique is not the best. Like you say what a strike it was, a perfectly executed volley that rasped in at O'reilly. It was quite a pleasant evening as it turned out.
Hemel Hempstead Cobbler at 11:48:29 Tuesday May 9 2000
Did you know Torquay have their own web site now. It's found in the Trophy Cabinet. I think they should play Welchy up front judging by that volley of his last night and resign Woody. I've never seen a ball hit so hard.
Muttley at 11:47:58 Tuesday May 9 2000
Well done Town, what a weekend to be in Northampton, I mean Cobblers promoted and the Saints squeezing through past Llanelli. What a buzz and what a bonus for the Town. So lets stay up this time and make a go of it!
Tony at 11:41:38 Tuesday May 9 2000
Busy on here today then! I guess it's gonna be an interesting summer, what with us trying to sign Forrester, and Carlo leaving.. wonder where he will go??
. at 10:30:57 Tuesday May 9 2000
.
Dyl at 8:53:50 Tuesday May 9 2000
Hodge was a real clown last night. Is that what Wilson meant when he said that Hodge was "a crowd pleaser" who gets "bums on seats"? Welch was also fun, playing up to his Mr Cool image by starting the 2nd half, knotted hanky on head, sitting on a chair in the goalmouth reading a paper and getting up occaionally to lethargically clear the ball to the nearest player. Other highlights include Wilson trying to sub Hodge after less than a minute, Hodge's goggle eyed nerd routine, and seeing the old faces some of whom still have a more than respectable level of skill. In footballing terms Forrester, Howard, Welch and O'Reilly all showed flashes of brilliance. It was a real end of term atmosphere and a nice way to end the season. The match tailed off rather as the Cobblers present side became the youth team, and the youth clearly wanted to display their talents. Tckles were harder and the humour element went, still who would deny them their moment in the Sun?
Ray at 8:53:50 Tuesday May 9 2000
Unfortunately I couldn't get my seat last night - I was stuck at the back on the reporters row. You would however have been sitting next to SBJ!
will at 8:42:43 Tuesday May 9 2000
Has anyone told the club that we've been promoted. It's just that there is no mention on the official website.
BeckyBoobs at 7:49:34 Tuesday May 9 2000
Good laugh at Sixfields last nite...Welchy is my hero!!!! The attendance, as i heard it, was actually 2522!!!!
Also spoke to someone who had spoke to Carlo yesterday morning, and said that he still hasn't been offered new terms and so has buggared off to Canada!!!! Personally, i hope we keep Jamie instead if we can..Him and Howard are a blossoming partnership!!!!
MICHAEL PEART at 7:18:14 Tuesday May 9 2000
WELL DONE STEVE HOWARD FOR SCORING THE WINNING GOAL TO SEND NORTHAMPTON TOWN BACK INTO THE SECOND DIVISION.
GREG at 0:39:58 Tuesday May 9 2000
IF CARLO GOES, O RILEY GOES IN GOAL AND WELCH GOES UP FRONT, WHAT A VOLLEY!!!AND THAT 80 YARD DRIBBLING MAZY RUN WOW !! ILL NEVER FORGET THAT NIGHT CLARKSON SCORED AGAINST BRISTOL AND HIS REACTION AFTERWARDS. ROLL ON AUGUST UP THE COBBLERS AGAIN!!!
Tony at 0:16:1 Tuesday May 9 2000
I sat in seat T-116, and guess who's seat is in the row below... low and behold... one Ray Clemance (Unless you've moved your seat since you got your name stuck on it Ray?) Who were those two lovely young ladies seated to the left of the soft seated area? I gotta get one or both of their phone numbers! Back to the football, great fun... what was Welch doing in goal all season? If that had gone in, it might have been goal of the centuary!!
Northampton Gas at 23:39:33 Monday May 8 2000
A great night tonight in front of 2,499 Cobblers and 1 Gas fan. I thought the goalie sat on his seat was great and as for Hodge's, well he has found his true vocation in life. Shame he is not so good at football - comment from a Cobbler fan. See you all next season, all the best.
Cobbler stranded in Torquay at 23:19:13 Monday May 8 2000
I've just come back from the Buccaneer in Babbacombe and have been standing outside the Grosvenor Hotel and I can't find the bleeding bus. It was Country lion we came on wasn't it? Don't say they've gone without me.
Wow at 22:57:48 Monday May 8 2000
and we all stayed up until half past eleven
ORBITAL Ganja at 22:56:26 Monday May 8 2000
Funny old game tonight, loved it when Welch came running out of his goal and tried to take on everybody. For those of you that saw me, with my spiked hair. The answer is NO, I was just Very tired. Secondly I am officialy joint nutter of sixfields along with Stuart the Steward. This due to the fact that before the team came back on saturday night, me and him were jumping about the place and shouting like a couple loonys. Anyway I'm off 'Yawn' to Bed....See you al "ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"
egfsdgdfs at 22:37:5 Monday May 8 2000
chron rulez!
Robbo at 22:33:5 Monday May 8 2000
HI, TO INFORM U TO LOOK IN THE MIGHTY CHRON + ECHO TOMMOROW !!, U WILL A PICTURE OF ME WITH MY MATE AND "ROBBLER" THE ALIEN , HA HA HA I I WILL ALSO BE ON ANGLIA NEWS 2MORROW NIGHT, WELL DONE TO THOSE OF U WHO TURNED UP !!, GOOD LAUGH !!
Ralph at 22:24:39 Monday May 8 2000
Sorry BR I am still a football fan at heart! :-) They announced the gate at 2,200 or other but the West Stand appeared to be full! I have had an actioned packed day today, not only did Kev shake my hand but Jan Molby too!
Ralph at 22:22:46 Monday May 8 2000
Carlo was in the shop this afternoon. He was hiding behind Janet!
Big Roy at 22:21:9 Monday May 8 2000
I think Hodge's nerd impression took some beating Ralph.
fggdhgf at 22:20:49 Monday May 8 2000
what was the turn out like?
Ralph at 22:17:33 Monday May 8 2000
5 - 5. Highlight was Welch's impersonation of Marco Van Basten. You had to see it to believe it. A really fun and enjoyable evening. Ex-Cobbs included Ian Clarkson, Dean Peer, Dean Thomas, Chris Freestone, Jason WhiteWhiteWhite, Micky Warner, Richard Hill, Eddie McGoldrick, Pat Gavin, Jason Beckford, LeeLeeLee Colkin, Dave Norton, Ian Benjamin and non-playing appearances from Ian Cooper, David Brightwell, Carl Heggs, Garry Thompson, Woody and the man himself Ray Warburton.
Big Roy at 22:16:17 Monday May 8 2000
No sign of Carlo or Richard Green tonight. Perhaps they're on holiday. Hmmmmm.
LC at 22:12:3 Monday May 8 2000
Whilst KW has done a great job this season, I'm sure the board have learnt from their mistake of giving Atkins such a long contract. Every month when the payroll is run and he's still on it,it must hurt! I'm all in favour of security and keeping hold of your assets but there has to be a balance at this level
M to anon at 22:9:48 Monday May 8 2000
What happened in the testimonial, and what did you mean when you mentioned Carlo?
anon at 22:4:12 Monday May 8 2000
Have just got back from the testimonial...good crowd, good laugh, but did anyone see Carlo?
A GOOD SOURCE at 22:3:33 Monday May 8 2000
Kevin Wilson has not yet signed a new contract - he was only offered a year - I am sure if he is offered 2 or 3 years from any other club he will go, he would be mad not to. Notts County is definately on the cards and I have heard strong talk of Chesterfield too# Security in football is a must, after all look at Ian Atkins - the board gave him an extended contract when the team wasnt doing well then they sacked him and ntfc are still paying him his wages, he's secure even though hes out of the league - (ha ha!) KW would be mad to sign for just a year.... by the way WELL DONE TO ALL YOU COBBLERS WHO GOT US INTO D2! Any comment KEV on the above?
M at 22:0:20 Monday May 8 2000
Yes, its nil. If that will make you really happy
To M at 21:53:34 Monday May 8 2000
After your first word its all crap so your limit is nil!!!
To M at 21:53:24 Monday May 8 2000
After your first word its all crap so your limit is noil!!!
M at 21:51:29 Monday May 8 2000
I think there should be a limit on words for each post, to prevent people posting complete boring rubbish.......
Support who you want M at 21:47:29 Monday May 8 2000
But we dont like you either!
Nearly had me believing that he was not a thug! at 21:46:30 Monday May 8 2000
Christine Coles spent what should have been a celebratory Sunday telling her two young children their dad would not be coming home from the match.
Their loving father Terry Coles - know to his friends as TC - had been innocently crushed and killed by a police horse as he went to the ground to support the team he loved so passionately, Swansea City.
Mr Coles, aged 42, of Heol Penfelyn, Cwmrhydyceirw, Morriston, never saw them lift the Third Division championship trophy.
And he will never be able to take Natalie, aged 11, or Matthew, aged 13, to Vetch Field again.
"It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do," said Mrs Coles, speaking about the moment she told her children what had happened to their dad.
"It just seems so unreal. How do you tell two young children that they've lost their father for ever."
Swansea was today in mourning for the football fan who was trampled and fatally injured by a police horse just minutes before the championship decider.
Mr Coles was crushed yards from the Rotherham United ground and later died in hospital.
Hundreds of his family, friends and fellow Swansea fans yesterday left flowers at the Vetch.
The popular drayman with Bass breweries was at the match on a trip he had organised for Swans supporters from the Deer's Leap pub, Morriston.
At around 2.30pm he was caught up in a melee in the narrow Millmoor Lane.
He suffered a fractured skull and crush injuries. Paramedics were called and he was rushed to hospital by ambulance. Mr Coles died on the operating table at Rotherham District General Hospital despite efforts by medics to save him.
South Yorkshire Police have since confirmed that Mr Coles's injuries were due to him being trampled by a police horse. Officers claim he stepped in to the horse's path unaware it was coming up behind him. Mrs Coles was driven from her home in Ynysforgan, Morriston, to South Yorkshire on Saturday evening to identify Mr Coles.
"They told me he was not in with any trouble makers," added 39-year-old Mrs Coles. "But I knew that would be the case anyway because he is not that way inclined.
"He's never been one to look for trouble. He just loves his football and if you saw his bedroom it is like a shrine to Swansea City.
"I know his friends have already said they are finishing with football, but Terry would not have wanted that."
She said that, although they had been separated for three years, they had become better friends than during their 12 years of marriage.
"Terry has always been a devoted father and he spent a lot of time with his children. I think he always found it hard to come to terms with the separation and that's why he loved every minute he spent with the kids.
"He doted over them and they doted over him. There was nothing they liked more than to watch the Swans with him.
"Matthew, and especially Natalie, both love the Swans and he even talked about taking them with him to Rotherham.
"They've been to the Vetch on quite a few occasions and I know Terry would have looked after them, but I just felt that Rotherham was a bit too far."
Mrs Coles has been told that an inquest in to his death will start today.
"The police in Yorkshire told me it was a tragic accident. They said he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
"But I would like to have some answers. I need to know how and why this could have happened?"
Pictured: Terry Coles with his daughter Natalie, aged 11.
Source: South Wales Evening Post, 08/05/2000.
M at 21:28:50 Monday May 8 2000
I SUPPORT POSHMAN, AS WHAT YOU LOT ARE SAYING IS NOT FRIENDLY BANTER!
Atkins is in a moodm from Chester site at 21:25:32 Monday May 8 2000
He (Smith) is someone who likes to interfere and lead things. He likes to get himself heard that’s one thing for sure. I have had to put up with a lot in the last few months that few people will realise.”
To Posh at 20:52:27 Monday May 8 2000
Live in the real world you are staying down, what exciting games, we always lose to you! We hate you so dont expect any support to your inane statements.
M at 19:55:22 Monday May 8 2000
ABUSE TO THE POSH IS A TAD UNFAIR. BARRY FRY rUlEz!!!
POSH FAN at 19:54:12 Monday May 8 2000
I can't believe some of the comments on this site about us. Don't you realise that wether you like it or not WE NEED EACH OTHER. Games between us often make for some of the best of the season. Let's face it how many of you look forward to a trek to Darlington. GET REAL and hope we make it up with you lot.
M, to Swansea Scum at 19:12:34 Monday May 8 2000
I see you were born with a big mouth....
M at 19:5:39 Monday May 8 2000
I don't have SkySports.com. Wish i did though by the sounds of it!
He's a superstar now!
Britgal at 19:3:25 Monday May 8 2000
Did anyone else just see St. Kevin Wilson on skysports.com, followed by Atkins? I switched on the tv and Kevin Wilson's face appeared. I thought Wa-hey! And why was Hodge in bandages???
M at 18:57:4 Monday May 8 2000
THE CHRONS COVERAGE ON COBBLERS AND SAINTS ISNT BAD!!!
SWANSEA SCUM at 18:42:2 Monday May 8 2000
So called Swansea scum come on here and slag us off in an unpleasant fashion, why they kep coming back I dont know, even after they had gained promotion - they were rascists bigots - and all my experiences of Welsh teams home or away has been trouble. They are trying now to get the sympathy vote - well I hate to say it as I am normally the most reasonable of people is that if I had a herd of horses I would go down and trample all of the scum in Swansea - I do not apologise for this even if I appear as bad as them - some of their postings made me ill - I hope that if they read this they will have the same feelings that I had - the only thing that I would be sorry about is if the guy who died was atrue football fan - I doubt it - so rest in hell (and dont all come on here and say this message doesnt represent true football fans - Ive been honest and stated what I bet many of you have been thinking - revenge is sweet!)
Dave Add (Folkestone Invicta fan) at 17:54:34 Monday May 8 2000
Congratulations from one who used to follow you many moons ago when the Cobblers went from the 4th to the 1st division and back down again . . . happy days aare here again!
My team are also promoted this year to the Dr Martens Premier.
Matthew Taylor (Banbury) at 17:50:34 Monday May 8 2000
Well done Kevin Wilson,keep up the good work and maybe you will be following your mates at Chelsea into europe!
greg at 17:36:30 Monday May 8 2000
http://my.genie.co.uk/peter.garrod/promoted.htm
its me on the pitch with roy hunter
Measure of success at 17:34:13 Monday May 8 2000
Not all of us did go on the pitch. I for one did not feel the need to do that, jump around, shout and sing or get tanked up. I just left the ground quietly with a great sense of satisfaction and pride in what I had just witnessed. A quick get away and a short stop for a quiet meal some way from Torquay was just excellent. We all have different ways in celebrating what has been a fabulous success, and don't anybody tell me I'm less of a supporter just because I did not go on the pitch!!
Northampton Gas at 17:32:36 Monday May 8 2000
Just read some of your recent messages. To update you, Nick is still the announcer at The Mem, I am sure you will give him a good welcome next season. *s* O yes, expect Gabbiadini to be seen at R & D next season along with a few other league players. Just remember you heard this hear first.
Northampton Gas at 17:23:51 Monday May 8 2000
I will be attending tonight's game and will be in the 6fields tavern before the game. If any Cobblers would like to buy me a drink, to enable me to forget the last ten games when we snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, it would be appreciated.
Ray at 17:6:29 Monday May 8 2000
What the hell were you doing on here at 4:45? I was watching the Cobblers geting promoted again on Football League Review!
Anon at 16:55:15 Monday May 8 2000
I do't think that Bristol did get rid of the announcer in the end - I hope he's still there so we can tell him what to do with his microphone when we go to the Memorial Ground.
Big Roy at 16:47:35 Monday May 8 2000
Hendon will be alright Ray, I think he landed on Rowland! Does anyone know why John Hodge was bound up with tape when he got off the bus. I guess he had upset someone!
Hemel hempstead Cobbler at 16:43:50 Monday May 8 2000
What a brilliant day from start to finish - went on supporters coach fom Sixfields and stopped in Teignmouth for a couple of beers and a large vodka to steady the nerves and get the vocal chords lubricated! I think they should have renamed Teignmouth Northampton for the day as it semed every where you went there was a Claret and White shirt. Brilliant atmosphere in the ground with fans in 3 parts of the ground so it looked as we were the Home team. Incidentally did anyone have the same trouble as me in queueing at the wrong turnstile - didn't know there were different coloured tickets. I have never sung so much in my life - not even when we went to Wembley. I was standing right by the Dug Out so could see reactions of all the bench which was brilliant. At the end of the game I felt that I had been playing 90 minutes as I was exhausted! Did anyone not go on the pitch?? It seemed that all 1500 of us were on the pitch cheering the whole team. What was brilliant was when the whole team joined in singing IF YOU ALL HATE PETERBOROUGH CLAP YOUR HANDS! Absolutely brilliant. On the way back stopped at some services near Bristol and met Shrewsbury fans who applauded us as we walked into the services - who said fans of different teams don't get on. So it's goodbye to DIVISION 3 and hello DIVISION 2 - no more Plymouth, Carlisle, Mansfield, Exeter - bring on Reading, Bristol Rovers - did they sack that announcer by the way - those that were there at Bristol will know who I'm talking about - Brentford (Andy Woodman? if he's still there next season. See you all tonight at Sixfields.
CIJ at 16:36:18 Monday May 8 2000
See you all tonight I'm off now to make a big banner saying Hi to Barry Fry and Twatkins wishing both of them good luck in the 3rd division and the conference. I'm also off to write WE 8 BORO on the back of my (V. Old) shirt. Come Cobblers lets beat these Cobblers tonight. I'll bet anyone a tenner Cobblers win tonight.
Anon at 16:34:5 Monday May 8 2000
I can't see Gabbi coming to Sixfields apart from anything else his wage demands would be very high. As for Forrester thats a tricky one, he's contacted to Dutch side Utrecht who signed him on a Bosman fron Scunny, I would imagine thay would want a fair bit for him particularly as he's proved his worth to NTFC.
Anon at 16:29:42 Monday May 8 2000
The most frightening sight on Saturday was when Sean O'Callaghan removed his shirt when Forrester scored.
CIJ at 16:29:5 Monday May 8 2000
Anon, If Carlo leaves how about Darlo wondergramps Gabbiadini?
Anon at 16:27:35 Monday May 8 2000
CIJ, I was there Saturday night and reckon Hodge is a total nutter! Carlo said that he was talking to the club on Monday (today) to discuss matters. With the potential benefits to players arising from the Bosman ruling and the possible loss of his services when he plays for Canada I'll be very surprised if he's with us next season.
Anon at 16:26:32 Monday May 8 2000
Fear not Ray, Hendon looked perfectly alright later on down at Chicago's.
CIJ at 16:23:35 Monday May 8 2000
Where's everyone gone. Am i in here on my own I'm getting lonely. How much would Jaime Forrester cost us to buy?
CIJ at 16:16:30 Monday May 8 2000
Cheers everyone!! I'll see you there. Were any of you there on Sat. night. It was brilliant and I was inches away from getting hold of John Hodges beer soaked shirt. I'll kill that kid who nicked it off me if I ever find it!!! (LOL) Does anyone have any info on Carlo. Will he sign a new contract now we've gone up!!
Ray at 16:13:2 Monday May 8 2000
Yes they are taking telephone booking - but when I phoned their system was on the blink (well thats makes a real change). I would hope that everyone who turns up will be able to get in - they are expecting about 5000 and with 6500 seats availbale there should be room.
If you are interested at 16:11:49 Monday May 8 2000
Atkins has already packed his bags and left Chester - maybe he'll be putting in an appearance tonight at Sixfields.......
CIJ at 16:9:35 Monday May 8 2000
SORRY!!! Cheers Anon as well!
CIJ at 16:8:57 Monday May 8 2000
Cheers Ray!! Will I be able to get hold of tickets tonight like 6:30 - 7:00. I'm currently in Wellingborough and thats the earliest I can get across. If not are they taking telephone bookings??
Anon at 16:8:7 Monday May 8 2000
CIJ, the tickets that have been on sale for tonights game were only for the West Stand. I'd like to think that if more than 3500 turned up that other areas of the groung would be opened particularly as the game is to raise money for Ian Clarkson. Probably a good idea to get there early if you want to be sure of a seat.
Ray at 16:5:13 Monday May 8 2000
I've just been down Sixfields - tickets are going fast. Currently as well as the West Stand they have also opened up the East Stand and, if the worst comes to the worst they are opening up the North Stand as well.
CIJ at 15:56:10 Monday May 8 2000
Any news on how much of the ground is open tonight. I heard it was just going to be the West Stand. If this is true is it worth arriving tonight without a ticket?? Is there any chance of (if enough people turn up) them opening up other stands.
dyl at 15:18:16 Monday May 8 2000
For those of you outside Northampton, the Chron website has some coverage of the weekend's events@ http://www.northamptonchronicleecho.co.uk/
Lol at 14:50:36 Monday May 8 2000
BeckyBoos - it was Ian Hendon who chucked his boots into the crowd.
Ray at 14:49:5 Monday May 8 2000
I hope to goodness Hendon is OK after falling off the top of the bus....
Tony at 14:42:7 Monday May 8 2000
I saw that comment from the Chester chairman. Something about doubling the wage bill and that 23 points from 22 games wasn't what he expected! But as Atkins has no contract, I don't expect him to stay on. Though I supose he knows he's still being paid by us till the end of next season!
Anon at 14:36:32 Monday May 8 2000
BB, Sammo was one of them, don't know who ended up with the souvenir though. Get down to Sixfields tonight and try and get a momento.
Anon at 14:34:26 Monday May 8 2000
Should be Pooh and Fry but it's Chester and Atkins. The Chester fans actually want Atkins to stay.
BeckyBoobs at 14:29:51 Monday May 8 2000
Can't remember which player it was,(i was too busy celebrating!!) but does anyone know who chucked their boots into the crowd of Cobblers fans on the pitch, and was it any of you lot who caught them???
ANON at 14:18:19 Monday May 8 2000
The following are excerpts from a National newspaper.Club owner speaking "The manager had failed. The club has spent massive amounts of money signing 12 players since January, doubling our wage bill" Managers reply "We havent spent a penny and resources have been tight. I could not have done any more" Guess the club and the manager.
Ralph at 14:4:2 Monday May 8 2000
Well it's not often that I go to the building society but blow me if I don't bump in to Kevin Wilson and his entourage. Our Kev was being presented with a bottle of bubbly doing his PR bit for our sponsors Nationwide. After the half-a-dozen or so press photographers and Anglia TV had finished with him he made his way over to shake my hand. How did he know that I was the only fan among the onlookers!!!! Top Bloke, Top weekend, Top season!
Mark Beeby at 13:43:7 Monday May 8 2000
Absolutely brilliant and thoroughly deserved. ANY TEAM THAT WINS ITS LAST SIX MATCHES AND ONLY CONCEDES 1 GOAL DESERVES TO BE BACK IN DIVISION 2. I THINK THE VERY FACT THAT WE DID THAT JUST GOES TO SHOW WHAT A FANTASTIC TEAM SPIRIT WE HAVE AT THE CLUB. I HEAR NEWS THAT KEVIN WILSON IS ABOUT TO BE APPROACHED BY NOTTS COUNTY BUT I AM CONFIDENT THAT HE WILL STAY. IF ANY OF U MISSED THE CELEBRATIONS BACK AT SIXFIELDS ON SATURDAY NIGHT WHEN THE PLAYERS CAME BACK TO A HEROES WELCOME U REALLY MISSED OUT. JOHN HODGE CAME OFF THE BUS COVERED IN BANDAGES, MOST OF THE PLAYERS WERE PISSED AS FARTS (AND SO THEY SHOULD BE) AND THE HIGHLIGHT WAS WHEN HOWEY AND HENDON CLIMBED ON TOP OF THE TEAM COACH TO DANCE AROUND TO THE FANS CHANTS - EVEN BETTER WAS WHEN THEY HAD TO ATTEMPT TO CLIMB DOWN - IT WAS GREAT TO SEE THEB PLAYERS IN SUCH HIGH SPIRITS. I THINK WE WILL BE CHALLENGING AGAIN NEXT SEASON IF WE CAN GET FORRESTER AND HUNTER BACK IN THE SIDE. RESPECT ALSO TO ALL THE COBBLERS FANS THAT WENT TO TORQUAY A MADE SUCH A NOISE - FANTASTIC
Tonights Ex Cobblers Team at 13:34:38 Monday May 8 2000
(from) Hitchcock, Woodman, Turley!!!, Clarkson, Norton, Warner, Colkin, Maddison, Gernon, Warburton, Brightwell, Terry, Brown, Tait, McGoldrick, Beckford, Bell, Thomas, Hill, White, Gavin, Benjamin, Freestone, Cooper, Grayson & Heggs.
Tony at 13:21:25 Monday May 8 2000
Oh, and everyone get down to Sixfields tonight for an extra promotion celebration!
lewis beeby at 13:20:17 Monday May 8 2000
U should have seen hendon and howey celebrating on top of the bus if u want more deets email me.
Tony at 13:19:21 Monday May 8 2000
No it's got to be Barnet... easy 6 points, and not far to travel! No WAY do we want the Poo to be promoted... and indeed Hartlepool is a long trip as well as Darlington!
Vince at 13:4:45 Monday May 8 2000
SBJ, I'd prefer Pboro to win the play offs - at least we would get a decent home gate, much better than if we played Hartlepool, and a chance to beat them twice.Also a local derby rather than a long trip to Hartlepool. Other decent home gates next season? Swindon, Oxford, Luton, Bristol City & Rovers, possibly Stoke, Millwall or Gillingham depending on the play offs. To extend the tipping compo how about guess the price of next seasons tickets?
Dav cob at 12:58:21 Monday May 8 2000
Sweaty Cobbler you say about the fans coming out of the woodwork
what you must realise is that the Northampton area probably has more
people who have moved into the area than original Northamptonians,
When you are born and bred in London, Birmingham or wherever your local club is always going to be close to your heart as Northampton is to Northamptonians alright kids today buying Man utd shirts are just glory hunters and there parents should know better.As for me i was born and bred not far from Crystal Palace's ground and Palace's
results are the first score i look for but my children were born and bred in Northampton and i take my daughter as my son's not bothered with football to as many cobblers games as i can so she can get the same sense of knowing where she's from as i do supporting Palace. You can moan about all the glory hunters but they earn't the club a few quid and i am sure the better the club does the more these so called glory hunters will start putting there money into the club on a more regular basis because it's the glory hunters that are the potential behind the club.
BeckyBoobs at 12:28:19 Monday May 8 2000
Im thinking of changing my name y'know after being chanted at by "The Cobblers Massive" outside 'Vaughans'Bar in Torquay on Saturday nite... "You've got the best legs in Torquay.....Best legs in Tor-Quay...!!" -Private showings available at Sixfields tonite after the match if anyone is interested!! LOL!!!!
Who is going tonite then???
P.S. Ooooh..Jo Whiley has just mentioned us on Radio 1!!!!
Pompey Cobbler at 12:24:46 Monday May 8 2000
Thanks to Torquay United. I watched the game from the Torquay end (side) and kept a respectful silence. By and large they seemed a good bunch - they all got very excited when 2 blokes walked past with a big basket of pasties. Thanks also to Vaughans for bottles of Stella at 2 for the price of 1.
SBJ at 12:7:23 Monday May 8 2000
Time to get behind Hartlepool for the play-offs I think (in spirit at least). Darlo deserve to be left back in div 3 after spoiling my Christmas hols, Barnet getting promotion would be a waste of everyone's time, and Posh just can't be allowed to follow us up into the better division. My hopes are pinned on Hartlepool beating Posh at Wembley to give maximum exposure to their misery. Accordingly, I'm off to hang a monkey.
Anon at 11:44:41 Monday May 8 2000
Great weekend for sport in the County (come on NCC - you know you can do better !) Good luck to Kettering on Saturday and roll on the pre season friendlies.
MITCH at 11:35:1 Monday May 8 2000
IT WAS BRILLIANT DOWN AT TORQUAY,SUPER JAMIE
mitch at 11:33:27 Monday May 8 2000
UP THE TOWN
Danny at 11:16:36 Monday May 8 2000
Well thankyou Barnet, Brighton, Carlisle, Cheltenham, Chester, Darlington, Exeter, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hull, Orient, Lincoln, Macclesfield, Mansfield, Peterborough, Plymouth, Rochdale, Shrewsbury, Southend, Torquay and York...... It was great seeing you agin, but we really must go now. Congratulations to Kevin Wilson and all the players on promotion, thankyou Torquay for the big party. COME ON COBBLERS!!!
TRB Mark at 10:4:14 Monday May 8 2000
Any fatality in football is regrettable but Swansea fans (or Rotherham) who threw bricks and generally caused trouble of any kind are guilty of contributing to the death of Terry Coles. The police tactics may be wrong, but for the fans involved to try and blame everyone else, well, that the way of society today is'nt it?
Sweaty Cobbler at 9:42:14 Monday May 8 2000
So we are now ready to add a few new players to the squad, a right back is a must, and a striker. All efforts must be made to sign Forrester, and then get rid of Carlo, there's no poiont in keeping him. Dobson's off, and I predict either Howey or Green to go, depending on Howey's knee. Well done lads, it's never dull when you're claret. Welcome to all those fans that have crawled back out of the woodwork. They must be pissed off, no chance to go to Wembley eat hot dogs and drink Coke, oh yeah and watch football. The bandwagon awaits you all!!
Happy Cobbler at 8:25:17 Monday May 8 2000
What a top weekend ! Pity about the twats from Shrewsbury who seemed intent on causing trouble for us wherever we went on Fri/Sat night! Still, we can laugh now can't we? They beat us twice this year and we went up.....
Well done Cobblers, oyu've given us another season to shout about...it's never dull with this club is it? It's either relegation or promotion.....never a mid table obscurity year is there?
FINALLY!!!THANKYOU MIKE BATESON ET ALL FOR LETTING US TAKE OVER YOUR GROUND WHILST LOCKING OUT YOUR OWN SUPPORTERS (WHO PROBABLY HADN'T BEEN THIS SEASON ANYWAY!).....YOU ARE MOST HOSPITABLE AND IT WAS GREAT TO SEE CLARET AND WHITE ON "ALL 3" SIDES OF THE GROUND....
SEE YOU ALL AT SWINDON AUGUST 3RD?
BeckyBoobs at 8:12:37 Monday May 8 2000
All i can say is C'MON THE TOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NTFC fan at 7:49:29 Monday May 8 2000
well done cobbs....btw the ntfc fan below is not me, I have been using this alias for years....ta pete from london. Well done the Saints too
Dave the Colombian Cobbler at 3:26:49 Monday May 8 2000
After seeing some really bad things in the seventies and eighties I am always amazed that the police continue to apply bad crowd management tactics. They still seem to believe that a sizable majority of a football crowd are potentially violent. Horses have no place in the immediate policing of a crowd. In Colombia they just break out the riot tanks and water cannons after Cali America home games!
Anon at 1:58:41 Monday May 8 2000
Darth you seem to be missing the point. I'm not saying there should be no blame apportioned to the mindless minorities of BOTH sets of fans, obviously there has to be. What i'm saying is the police used the wrong tactics of dealing with these hooligans, charging down a narrow lane on big horses with a number of fans making their way to the ground is always going to be dangerous, especially when it was the innocent law abiding fans that were in the vicinity. All blame is being aimed at the swansea fans for throwing objects at the Rotherham fans. Well if you've been to Rotherhams ground you'll know that theres a big wall leading to the away end with Rotherham fans chucking things down at the swansea fans with the swansea fans returning the objects. now all this obviously caused the police to be therebut in saying that the police used this to their advantage and reported that stones had actually killed the unfortunate man knowing that it was actually one of their horses that had done it. You can't tell me you've never been treated badly by the police at a football match, they use their horses as weapons and it's usually as in this case the innocent fans that get hurt. Things have to change, the police have to get it into their heads that not all football fans are hooligans and that they can't keep using them to cover up their own faults. As for inside the ground there was no trouble at all, the two pitch invasions were 2 sets of celebrating fans who incidentally clapped eachothers teams, swapped scarves and shook hands at the end of the game. As for the rest of your message, you obviously have a chip on your shoulder, only half of the so called supporters were playing in YOUR ENGLISH league by curtesy, rotherham being part of England correct me if i'm wrong. We swansea city DO deserve to be playing at a higher level because we won the 3rd division championship, thus making us the best side in division 3. And the lest said about English fans and behaviour the better after all what is called the English disease or something ?
TCMP at 23:47:8 Sunday May 7 2000
First of all condolences to the family of Terry Coles at Swansea. The football world has a cruel and unfortunate habit of reminding us whenever we celebrate, that for some, yesterday will be a day remembered for all the wrong reasons. On to matters closer to home, I think I am just about sober now, but what a day, what a season. I think I have gone through every emotion possible over the last 8 months, but full credit to the two Kev's who took a team whose morale was low and turned them into "Team Northampton" Yes I can confirm that both Kev's are under contract. And now we know which division we are in next year the board can begin to look at all the options open to us. Having spoken to the board yesterday I know that they were really proud at the way Cobblers fans conducted themselves yesterday at Torquay, you were magnificent, a credit to football. The players really unwound after yesterdays game, a four hour coach journey on a bus full of champagne and lager did the trick, and it was a tremendous boost to them to get to Sixfields and find 300 fans waiting to cheer and welcome them home. My only personal regret is when the celebrations continue at Clarkey's testamonial tonight, I will be in a conference room in Belfast, trying my hardest to arrest the beaming smile that has been on my face since 4.50pm on Saturday. Have a great time and enjoy the moment, the mighty town are back in the 2nd Division and back in business, Tony
Darth at 23:38:58 Sunday May 7 2000
I dont wish to sound ignorant ,even some times I am but's that's just banter, Taking that mans life in vain is not just banter, why was the horse on the pitch ,regrdless of what the police were or were not doing they were obviously trying to stop the rubbish that was happening, what the hell was going on if it had been chester we were talking about you could see the frustration of taking to the pitch,both teams had sod all to lose except maybe who took the title you can,t keep on about the policing tactics , i think the clubs next
season should play their matches behind closed doors at least that way nobody would get hurt in fact with fans like that you don't deserve to play at higher level let alone the ENGLISH league which you are only here by courtesy.
TMLS (Shrewsbury Town) at 23:28:6 Sunday May 7 2000
Congratulations on your promotion. Hope we get to play you up there in 01/02!
Darth at 23:23:28 Sunday May 7 2000
So why was it so heavily policed then
scfc jacks toNTFC FAN at 23:16:36 Sunday May 7 2000
The story is broken to the world that Terry Coles died during violent clashes. 12 hours later the story is spread all over the qworld of football hooligans killing a man. Then the police say, actually he walked into a police horse, but it ok because we were following standard policing tactics.
Those tactics caused the death. Its sad but not suprising that someone died because of a police horse. The horses cause more panic and trouble than they ever stop. Even on a peaceful crowd escort, a horse is dangerous and unpredictable. police on horses do not stop trouble, they simply cause panic.
A far better policing method is the use of dogs. Everyone knows how the dogs are trained and how to stop a dog bitting you (ie stand still). The dogs to not prevent a danger to life.
Yet another tragic death caused by the actions of the police, who claim that they are they to protect the public. At least 97 football fans killed in South Yorkshire(alone) by the actions of the police there in 11 years.
Anyone that thinks I am being unfair to South Yorkshire Police should read Lord Justice Taylor's 1st report into the Hillsborough Tragedy.
ntfc fan,to scfc jacks 22:21 at 22:49:6 Sunday May 7 2000
Why are you going on about the fan who was killed , did you know him,or is it just an excuse for the likes of you to argue the toss, or do you really feel remorsefull and sorry about what happened, why don't you give it a rest , shouldn,t we be discusing what punishment should be handed out to those who took part, and the clubs rotherham and swansea , because i would say that this is tad more serious than getting fined for arguing with the ref and banned from the dugout for a match or two, it would be difficult for the FA to punish individual fans. Swansea and rotherham must now incure the full wrath of the FA. the cobblers are allready up so it makes no difference to us if both clubs are points deducted , the man was an innocent and by all accounts respected scfc fan, unlike some.
Anon at 22:41:28 Sunday May 7 2000
dont bother then jack
GREG at 22:40:29 Sunday May 7 2000
true cobbler.........when was the last time we had a medioca season
SCFC JACKS at 22:21:57 Sunday May 7 2000
Martin W why because the south yorkshire police have once again screwed up, and murdered another father of children. Your a sad man Martin and i don't know why i bother replying to assholes like yourself.so thats all you get from me. Terry coles R.I.P.
MICK at 22:19:54 Sunday May 7 2000
Well Done Cobblers!!! Fantastic - but can anyone confirm definately whether or not Kevin Wilson has signed a new contract? If not why has it be left until now? I have read in a national newspaper today that Notts County are on the chase for him (who could blame them!) I am sure he will go onto big and better things - let's just hope its with Northampton! Don't let this one slip through the net - at least Ian Atkins did something right by bringing him in!
MartinW at 22:0:7 Sunday May 7 2000
Well, Calais ended up losing to a very controversial penalty with just a minute to go. The referee was conned unlike most of everyone else who clearly saw the experienced Nantes player dive shamefully in the box. Even the Nantes captain was embarrassed to pick up the cup amidst the boos all around the crowd and decided to let the Calais captain join him on the podium to raise the cup.
It's a shame that one man ( the ref) can have such an effect on a game of football. But isn't that just typical of today's game. Why can't these highly paid players just be a bit more sportsmanlike. And stop cheating. And surely in this day and age we must be able to expect higher standards from our referees. We all saw the state of the ref at the Torquay game and we all forget it because we won. But surely if there is an adjudicator there, there shouldbe a way of substituting a referee who is making poor decisions, in the same way managers sub players who are not performing well. That way we might see more sensible decisions. Just a thought.
MartinW at 21:50:25 Sunday May 7 2000
SCFC fab - have you no shame
MartinW at 21:49:44 Sunday May 7 2000
SCFC fab - have you no shame
Hannah at 21:36:11 Sunday May 7 2000
True cobbler,
I think you've got a point in what you said about having a great season in Division 3 or an o.k. season in Div 2. Obviously I'd prefer us to be in Division 2, but it is good to go along and watch a good game of football than it is to go along and see a scrappy 1-0 match.
Next season I can see us going up automatically again because there are no big clubs to threaten us. However next season may not be a mediocre season it may be a season of class football. Although when we were last in Division 2 it wasn't great football to watch that was when Atkins was in charge and now under Wilson things may change. What is thought of being a mediocre season may be transformed into a very successful one.
A loyal torquay fan at 21:29:14 Sunday May 7 2000
well done to the team the fans and everyone associated with northampton town fc. You were a credit to your club, and thanks to the majority who were out partying on friday and saturday for making it so classic. Good luck in division 2 next year, on yesterdays performance youll have no problems staying up.
Crick Cobbler at 21:21:15 Sunday May 7 2000
What's the story about getting tickets tomorrow ? Is there any point going down ? I missed out on Torquay tickets because I can't get there in the day - o. k. I know I should have bought the tickets already but there you go ! Would it be worth hacking down there straight after work do you think ? advice please !!!!!!!
Anon at 21:20:26 Sunday May 7 2000
singing eieiippippei FUCK THE POSH singing eieiippippei FUCK THE POSH singing eieiippi FUCK eieiippi FUCK eieiippippei FUCK THE POSH
SCFC JACKS at 21:19:58 Sunday May 7 2000
Martin W i'm here why.. you want to say told you so??? remember you only know what you read in a very hyped up press ..have respect for the innocent fan and keep your comments to yourself
Anon at 21:18:24 Sunday May 7 2000
we're gonna s*** on the boro, s*** on the boro tonite
Anon at 21:17:29 Sunday May 7 2000
shall i be boro shall i be town, heres what she said to me, wash your mouth my son and go get fathers gun and shoot all the boro scum
true cobbler at 21:15:45 Sunday May 7 2000
i think a bg shout out should go to kevin wilson and kevan broadhurst who have done a superb job in such a short space of time, i'm just hoping that we can afford jamie forrester because he is true skill. does anyone know anything about paul binder and mark dickson?
true cobbler at 21:12:11 Sunday May 7 2000
well done lads you deserve it, what an end to the season, let's keep it going next year. Just one question for you cobblers fans i was wondering would you prefer a season like this in division 3 or a rather mediocre season in division 2, tell me your thoughts i'd be interested to know what you thought.
true cobbler at 21:1:34 Sunday May 7 2000
well done lads you deserve it, what an end to the season, let's keep it going next year. Just one question for you cobblers fans i was wondering would you prefer a season like this in division 3 or a rather mediocre season in division 2, tell me your thoughts i'd be interested to know what you thought.
Dave at 20:36:0 Sunday May 7 2000
Sorry for Torquay?! Don't any of you remember their chairman saying we should be thrown out of the league just before we went into receivership. He said we had a shit team, a shit ground and badly behaved supporters. I wouldn't be unhappy to see them playing with Chester next season. IMHO football teams should be banned in the South West. Just let them do it as a hobby after downing scrumpy and before sleeping with their sisters.
Anon at 20:32:14 Sunday May 7 2000
To continue this season of glory for the county (and push Rushden further into ignominy) I'd like to wish Kettering best of luck in the FA Trophy. NORTHAMPTON TOWN - DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONS 2001
Anon at 20:31:19 Sunday May 7 2000
Richard Hope has been brilliant since he has been brought back into the side. I haven't seen him beaten in the air and he must be an automatic choice for next season. Also special mention for Stevie who has ridden the storm and is now a firm crowd favourite. Well done to all the lads. COBBLERS ARE ON THE WAY UP.
MartinW at 20:30:36 Sunday May 7 2000
Where is that Swansea Town fan who said nothing happened at the Rotherham match?
MartinW at 20:27:8 Sunday May 7 2000
Nothing to do with Cobblers, but there is an amazing story unfolding at the Stade the France in the French Cup final. Calais, who are a fourth division AMATEUR side are not only competing in the final against First Division Nantes but they have just gone one up.
You could say that it is the equivalent of Rushden going one up in the FA Cup Final, except Rushden are professional. Allegedly. Remember when we allfeared that Rushden and Cobblers would end up in the same division....
Baz at 20:26:46 Sunday May 7 2000
It has been heartening to read the comments about the Torquay fans and how well our supporters were treated down in Devon. Considering they had everything to play for, they must have been gutted by the result. Nevertheless, they have been extremely generous and gracious to the Cobblers supporters. Many supporters including myself will wish the Gulls well next season, hopefully they will be challenging for a promotion spot.
Baz at 20:26:12 Sunday May 7 2000
It has been heartening to read the comments about the Torquay fans and how well our supporters were treated down in Devon. Considering they had everything to play for, they must have been gutted by the result. Nevertheless, they have been extremely generous and gracious to the Cobblers supporters. Many supporters including myself will wish the Gulls well next season, hopefully they will be challenging for a promotion spot.
Dave at 20:11:48 Sunday May 7 2000
Strange isn't it! That P*$h chap who posted a lot last season hardly talks to this guestbook anymore!!
Congratulations on a great season Kevin. The club has been crying out for you for so long.
Must say, I laughed at Atkins failure at Chester. He goes down so often he should be in porn. Hated that man. Next season I want to go see Diamonds and Poppies humiliate him some more.
...and still there's fun to be had out of this season - watching P*$h get the stuffing get knocked out of them and their dreams of promotion dashed.
Those city lights don't bother me, Northampton Town I'd rather be!
Ralph at 20:10:50 Sunday May 7 2000
Nah! I just had to keep moving out of her way!
Gosh! at 20:6:25 Sunday May 7 2000
Live and let live dear Arthur! . . . and don't swear, it's Sunday!
Arthur659 at 20:2:13 Sunday May 7 2000
All U Non-Cobbler's fans, use your own fucking web-site!
AH at 19:42:8 Sunday May 7 2000
Just read one of the Sunday papers that says Notts County intend to approach Kevin Wilson about their Manager vacancy!!!!!! Is there any truth in it? Sounds to plausible to ignore. Someone tell me they they know Wilson and he will definately be here next season (and hopefully many more)....
Britgal at 19:28:59 Sunday May 7 2000
Did she attack u too, Ralph?
Ralph at 19:28:7 Sunday May 7 2000
A very grumpy and very wide St Johns Ambulance lady too Britgal.
Darth at 19:17:53 Sunday May 7 2000
Did anybody see (sir) Kevin Wilson holding up MY home made shirt on TELEVISION today, Isnt it great what you can do with a printer ,it said NTFC WE'RE BACK 2nd DIVISION if you didn't notice it, tempting fate ? maybe!!! just call it belief. well Done NTFC.
Britgal at 19:12:50 Sunday May 7 2000
I'd just like to thank our mighty team for being, well, Cobblers, the Torquay fans and stuff for being so nice, and anyone who actually bothered to read my last posting. I didn't realise it was so long!
Canadian in Northampton at 19:12:46 Sunday May 7 2000
Well Done NTFC. Thanks to the efforts of the team including Carlo's goal scoring record we have made it back to divison two. Also is it me or has the the Canadian captain "Devos" (Jason Devos put a message on this site. Does anyone know for sure.
Britgal's Torquay Experience at 19:11:13 Sunday May 7 2000
Wow! What a match! I haven't read back yet so I don't know what's already been said but never mind. Did u see the 'terracing'? We walked up this concrete path looking for the terracing and when we couldn't find it we asked an official. "You just walked up it". It was a path with three inch high steps. Luckily I wormed my way to the front so I at least could see. I was standing on the gate and had to move every minute or two so policemen could gop through. And I was assulted by some St Johns Ambulence lady. The policemen were like: excuse me. The Ambulence lady rushed through, knocking people over with her medical kit, like a batteringram, she bodily dragged me out the way yelling, "Watch your backs!". Ok, I thought, there might be an emergency. No, she wandered round for half a minute and then walked back through the gate. -=-=-=-=- BTW, why is Hodge not played more!? He's been promoted to the palce of my joint favorite player, (Kevin Wilson, if u read this, play Hodge more, oh, and well done 4 winning!!) as he was unning up and down the pitch, complimenting inflatable sheep, chatting to fans and being all round adorable! He was watching the match and looked so tense! He said: "Its so f*cking..." Then realised he'd swore and looked really shocked and sheepish!! -=-=-=-=- I left a huge message in the sand that said COME ON COBBLERS but i went to buy rock and when I came back saw some idiot had changed my sign to COME ON TORQUAY! Took me ages to change in back!! -=-=-=-=- Carlo is staying isn't he? Please say he is... He was so happy when we scored! He must love us! -=-=-=-=- My fave comment from the match was when that flippin huge defender (honestly he was about a foot taller than howard) tackled Forrester. After they got up, this bloke behind me yelled BITE HIS KNEES, JAMIE!. Love it. Oh, and my evening was comple when, after running on the pitch, I touched Kevin Wilsons arm. That may not sound much but it made me happy! SEE Y'ALL IN DIVISION TWO, MATEYS! -=-=-=-=- Britgal!
etc. at 19:10:29 Sunday May 7 2000
And hast thou slain the Barry Fat? Then come to me arms my beamish boy..
Lewis Carrol at 19:0:58 Sunday May 7 2000
Oh frabtious day caloo callay he chortled in his joy
Anon at 18:51:5 Sunday May 7 2000
Wilson give us a mail!
DavCobbler at 18:42:52 Sunday May 7 2000
Have I missed us on Anglia TV yet ???
Ray at 18:8:18 Sunday May 7 2000
I've already sent my own note of thanks for the superb way we were treated in Torquay - anyone want to join me then write to mikebateson@torquayunited.com
TRB Mark at 17:59:28 Sunday May 7 2000
B*gger the darkened room. If there are any Cobbs online, put Anglia in on as there is a kick-off special which will show the Cobblers. The prog began with Cobblers fans singing "Cheer up Barry Fry" and guess who is in the Studio? Yep, the fat one himself. We were dancing and singing our heads off in a Torquay night club along with a few Shrewsbury fans. What a day!
nsb at 17:44:38 Sunday May 7 2000
or, hostility towards the opposition by downset!
nsb at 17:42:20 Sunday May 7 2000
we are the greatest by scooter.........
NSB at 17:41:18 Sunday May 7 2000
next years song: unbeleivable by emf............
TRB Mark at 17:25:52 Sunday May 7 2000
Just got back from a TOP weekend in sunny Torquay. Our supporters were fantastic and it was a great atmosphere, superbly marshalled as someone else said, by our stewards. Oh what a night!! Oh yes Mr Posh, Jamesboy and the rest of you P takers.
Well done to the Saints. A finer town there never be! I'm off to lay down in a darkened room now.
NSB at 17:19:36 Sunday May 7 2000
Its now official...... northampton is the greatest sporting town ever.... Cobblers + Saints: Englands finest!!!!!
Ad at 16:47:39 Sunday May 7 2000
Well Done to the COBBLERS and thanks to the Northampton Stewards that went down to the game to sort out that Torquay lot.
Col at 16:33:38 Sunday May 7 2000
Well done, What a weekend! Thank you to Torquay Utd, Fans firstly, can you imagine the uproar that would have happened at sixfields if season ticket holders were asked to move for visiting supporters. Torquay Fans thank you, you are 1st class. To have both home and away supporters intermingling, using the same facilities without any trouble whatsoever was a joy. This must be a first, well done to all the Stewards/Police this has to be the best display of sensible stewarding of a match I have witnessed. A final thank you to Torquay Utd for allowing the extra tickets in the first place, so we could witness and enjoy watching our team being promoted. THANK YOU TORQUAY UNITED F.C.
Col at 16:32:45 Sunday May 7 2000
Well done, What a weekend! Thank you to Torquay Utd, Fans firstly, can you imagine the uproar that would have happened at sixfields if season ticket holders were asked to move for visiting supporters. Torquay Fans thank you, you are 1st class. To have both home and away supporters intermingling, using the same facilities without any trouble whatsoever was a joy. This must be a first, well done to all the Stewards/Police this has to be the best display of sensible stewarding of a match I have witnessed. A final thank you to Torquay Utd for allowing the extra tickets in the first place, so we could witness and enjoy watching our team being promoted. THANK YOU TORQUAY UNITED F.C.
COBBLERS GOING UP !!! at 15:46:59 Sunday May 7 2000
HI AND WHAHEY,WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO WAS THERE BOUT 11:00 LAST NIGHT TO WELCOME HOME THE TEAM!!! AND TOMMOROW NIGHTS MATCH (CLARKSON TEST.) IS THE PARTY !!! SO IF YOU AINT GOT A TICKET EITHER GET 1 OR JUST GATHER OUTSIDE!!! I HEAR THAT THE CLUB ARE EXPECTING MAYBE 15 THOUSAND TO TURN UP !!
LA at 15:36:45 Sunday May 7 2000
Wonderful result - so glad for you and Cobblers fans everywhere.
PS told you so!! :-)
Brighton Hoddie at 15:35:42 Sunday May 7 2000
Congratulations on promotion. Well deserved on the basis that you were the only team to have beaten us by more than one goal, and at Withdean to have looked good enough for the division above(A real footballing lesson for Adams) Good luck and hope to see you in 2001!
devos at 15:12:26 Sunday May 7 2000
Thank you, M and PaulS. The out of sight out of mind thing rings a bell as to when Carlos was doing well at Plymouth, and with bigger clubs virually raping the youth system of smaller clubs there aren't that many tactics available for a club to keep talent, young or not so young.
Thank you Ray. I didn't know if you were referring to my quote question but after I did a search on an "American" search engine and it came up 40+ times with that quote and Bill Shankley's name I assume that's what you meant.
Sorry to read about the tragedy (here only of course), I hope this type of thing does not affect your world cup bid.
-regards devos
Tales from the Torquay end (aka DavCobbler) at 14:57:3 Sunday May 7 2000
After spending the entire game keeping my mouth shut I was really suprised at the final whistle to find that a lot of the other people around me in the home terrace were also cobblers fans. The game wasn`t the best....The result is excellent !!!!!! On a more poignant note................My condolences go out to the family of the Swans fan killed at Rotherham R.I.P. fellow footy fan
Info at 13:34:21 Sunday May 7 2000
According to radio reports on Swansea City website, the fan who died was killed by a police horse that bolted, knocked him through the air and stamped on him after Rotherham fans 'bricked' the Swansea fans being escorted to the ground. A very evasive police spokesman admitted that the fan died of 'internal injuries suffered from crushing'.
Torquay at 13:26:41 Sunday May 7 2000
Who can beat what I did last night when I was pissed up!! I will feel ashamed when I sober up??? Got back to the B&B and my mate had gone back earlier, he was fast asleep - so I pissed in his mouth!! He was in a different room and I had to leave earlier than him, bet he dreamt of drinking warm lager - but funny thing was he didnt wake up!! Nice mate arent I???
M at 13:13:16 Sunday May 7 2000
Howard and Forrester have done great don't get me wrong, but it was a team effort.
M at 13:10:24 Sunday May 7 2000
Carlo. Why do I get the feeling KEvin Wilson left him out for one specific purpose? If he doesn't play him,therefore he's forgotten about, then less clubs will be interested in him and prepared to sign him. Now there is a higher chance of Kev signing a new contract with him for next season surely!! We need to keep him. Look at his strike rate. If it wasn't for him there would be no division two.
Paul S at 12:38:0 Sunday May 7 2000
RIP - My first shameful thought was to wonder if the powers that be would deduct some points (say 3 each) from both Swansea and Rotherham and we would be champions.
Paul S at 12:36:15 Sunday May 7 2000
Devos - Carlo was sub when we when changed our formation and played 5 at the back - we won that match and the five following to win promotion - it was a case of not changing a winning side more than anything. However IMHO Carlo will not be playing for us next season and I think Kevin was trying to get Jamie Forrester to feel part of the team so he signs for us permanently.
GOLDIE ON TOUR at 12:34:30 Sunday May 7 2000
Went down Friday morning back now. Great weekend, thankfully missed all the trouble on the Friday night, Shrewsbury NFront kicked off (they were not Shrews Supporters)and then after the game near the harbour some Torquay came into Vaughans looking for trouble, thankfull not returning. It was a fantastic time, Friday was a better night than Saturday, there were more Cobblers together in the centre. Saturday I think everyone was more spread out but still great. Thanks to all the true Torquay and Shrewsbury fans, the Cowboys from Widnes and everyone else in fancy dress, and most of all our great supporters who represented the town so well!! Im going to miss Rochdale/Halifax/Pissh/Hartlepool -??????????????????
RIP at 12:29:36 Sunday May 7 2000
I hate to admit it but im hoping that the Swansea man who died is that twat that comes on here, then I guess im as bad as him, but be honest about what you really felt when you heard the news!
Ray at 12:0:54 Sunday May 7 2000
The late great Bill Shankley.
devos at 11:54:16 Sunday May 7 2000
Greetings all from the most heavily taxed country in the world.
As a Canadian I have been following Carlo Corazzin since his Plymouth Argyle days, yes you have a better website. I have a question: is Carlos injured, in the manager's doghouse, or just playing below par? I have notice he has been strictly substitute bench stuff for the last few weeks. I realize this may have something to do with his becoming a bozman type but with the Cobblers chasing automatic promotion I would have thought "kick out the jams" would be the order of the day. We get sporadic news of the premiership here and none of the league so everything I get is from the net (hmmm that explains a lot of ignorance no?).
By the way I am looking for the source of a famous soccer quote (someone famous to you no doubt don't be offended by my ignorance,please), something along the line of "some people say
football is a matter of life and death, I disagree, it is more important than that."
-thank you for your patience
Chris Smith ( and all the board at N. T.F.C. ) at 11:54:15 Sunday May 7 2000
What a day , what a season.Congratulation's to the team and all your wonderful support this season.You have been magnificent
Ray at 11:50:53 Sunday May 7 2000
Phew..................
Jack in Northants at 11:49:22 Sunday May 7 2000
Congratulations to the Cobblers. It means I can se the Swans play you at Sixfields (local match for me). Sad to hear about the Swans fan who died yesterday.
Jack in Northants
Clive at 11:16:23 Sunday May 7 2000
Checkout how the Cobblers did it - from 21st and no points after 2 games to 6 out of 6 at the end of the season. www.aboutnorthampton.co.uk
Carl at 10:54:37 Sunday May 7 2000
It was good wasn't it?
MartinW at 10:28:56 Sunday May 7 2000
Memories in the fog of hangover. Thinking on the three hour drive that it was a great sunshiney day for gaining promotion/Great good natured mix of both sets of fans in the club bar/Singing 'we're going up' on the grassy field outside the pub/fans disappearing from pub when the cameras came a calling/Cobblers fans singing their hearts out while being separated into three corners of the ground/hearing the Torquay' Gladiator's anthem (amusing) as our lads ran with purpose onto the plush green Plainmoor grass/Frainy's professional attitude, head down, concentrating at the task at hand while fans were chanting his name/Sammo's dominance in the air/good natured banter while waiting to get rid of excess Guinness/lager/beer//that sinking feeling when I realised that the guy I picked out as danger man Badeau went and bloody scored/my head exploding when Forrester scored that poachers goal/wondering who scored the second with everyone else around us and then all simultaneously concurring 'don't care'/discovering that Darlo were 1 up on a text message from the mrs after we went 2-1 up/hearing that Darlo were 2 up on a text message and realising we didn't wanna lose two goals/fans chanting 2-0 to Cheltenham even though they weren't(very naughty)/another standing ovation for little Jamie Forrester who while arguably two foot shorter than their central fouler Aggrey still made strenuous efforts to challenge/being heatedly annoyed, along with others, by the ref's one-sided view of the game/being amazed that Aggrey could strangle Howard and get away with it time and time again/Hendo's comical attempts at crossing and clearing at the start/the amazing goal line scramble when Carlo was clear on the right with the Gulls pushing forward/the goal line scrambles towards the end for the Gulls that did not seemed to matter as they needed two/ not really knowing when to celebrate/discovering that the real time was during the pitch invasion/Singing "one Kevin Wilson, there's only one Kevin Wilson"/Then getting a call from my other half who was in bed with flu monitoring Soccer Saturday to say that Atkins had taken Chester down/winning a bet that said that Atkins would not save Chester/ that blood rush realization in the car that it's DIVISION TWO next season/seeing fans with fists in the air on the streets of Torquay and singing/ driving past singing with my horn honking in tune and bodies (not mine) out of window/thinking how lucking it was we weren't in Chester's position and applauding Shrews fans on the drive back - a difficult job when you're at the wheel/wanting it all to go on and on and on and on. Phew what a day.
Phil Baron at 10:22:46 Sunday May 7 2000
Well done lads its what you deserve.You have worked hard to eradicate the memory of Atkins.Mr Posh has been veru quiet on here!!
See you all Monday at Clarkys match and we can have that drink you all said you were buying me when I spoke to Sean last night on the coach? You must of looked a wonderful sight a team of pissed players in the services all singing? Please check Seans mobile for relish as he was eating and talking to me at the same time and you know he cannot do 2 things at once!!!!!
Marina at 10:18:21 Sunday May 7 2000
For the video e-mail : brianling@westwardvideo.co.uk or ring 01803 324028...£13.00 + £1.50 p&P.
Joe again at 10:14:53 Sunday May 7 2000
Just heard about the Swansea fan who died in the trouble after their match......what a fucking terrible thing to happen.
Carl at 10:8:49 Sunday May 7 2000
I don't know if people are aware or not, but it is possible to buy a video of yesterdays game, it was mentioned yesterday before kick off and all the details are in the programme page 10 I think it was. I didn't get a programme so don't know the full details, but if someone would care to post them on here I'm sure a few folk would like a copy of that game and the fantastic celebrations at the end.
Carl at 10:6:36 Sunday May 7 2000
My throat is completely knackered.
Joe at 9:58:19 Sunday May 7 2000
My head hurts. I don't care!!!!
MartinW at 9:51:48 Sunday May 7 2000
SCFCfan, what about the bricks thrown onto the pitch that caused the delay in the finish of the match???
Big Roy at 9:48:18 Sunday May 7 2000
Glad to hear that the false posting under Pablo's name was complete rubbish. It would have been completely out of character on a day that was exceptionally good natured. Good wishes and congratulations from the Torquay fans were plentiful and genuine. It was really good to see all the fans intermingled in the family stand, sharing kiosks and banter and generally enjoying a great day with no trouble. Let's hope that it may be a glimpse of the future of football support. The club deserve our thanks for making the extra tickets available. Good luck next season Torquay.
Torquay Fan at 7:43:49 Sunday May 7 2000
Congratulations Northampton,you are the best set of fans that have
ever visited us, enjoy your celebrations, and we look forward to seeing you all again ,when we get promoted .
INSOMNIAC at 5:16:53 Sunday May 7 2000
good point
GREG at 5:15:29 Sunday May 7 2000
WHAT A SUPERB DAY, CONGRATULATIONS EVERYBODY. THE ONLY THING THAT SPOILT THE DAY WAS SAND IN MY COCKLES....IM JUST OF TO WIN THE GOLDEN BOLT.UP THE COBBLERS.SWINDON, READING ,OXFORD, WALSALL ,LUTON ,NOTTS COUNTY ,STOKE SATURDAY MORNING LAY INS, POP OFF TO ALL THESE LOCAL GAMES
POOLS4EVER at 2:6:36 Sunday May 7 2000
WELL DONE KOBBLERS,YOU"R NAME WAS SANG AT HULL AS WELL,WITH GREAT CHEER,(ONE STEVIE HOWARD,THERES ONLY ONE STEVIE HOWARD,ONE STEVIE HOWARD,GOOD LUCK IN THE SECOND DIVISION,I HOPE WE CAN JOIN YOU,ANY WAY GOOD LUCK ,AND ALL THE BEST,.
THE Pablo at 0:59:25 Sunday May 7 2000
Can I just say:
(i) Well done Kevin Wilson - I'm sure you'll have a successful future in football management - hopefully with Cobblers for a season or two, maybe more.
(ii) Steve Howard: I admire this man as a man/person. How much shit did that blokc put up with earlier this season?!?..and he' s come through it, working harder than any player in a Cobblers shirt. Not every performance was 100% (tho' plenty were) - but hats off to a brave man who played a big part in the season's success! Good night!
(STFC) at 0:50:46 Sunday May 7 2000
TOWN R GOIN UP/STAYIN UP!
Congratulations on your promotion, enjoyed our visit to your place despite the 3-0 score! Was talking to loads of your fans in service stations on the way home from Devon today and it was nice that we both had something to celebrate. Unfortunately we've lost another almost local trip next year and Chester have gone too. Good luck in the 2nd, hope to join you next year but won't hold my breath!
(STFC at 0:50:35 Sunday May 7 2000
TOWN R GOIN UP/STAYIN UP!
Congratulations on your promotion, enjoyed our visit to your place despite the 3-0 score! Was talking to loads of your fans in service stations on the way home from Devon today and it was nice that we both had something to celebrate. Unfortunately we've lost another almost local trip next year and Chester have gone too. Good luck in the 2nd, hope to join you next year but won't hold my breath!
THE Pablo at 0:48:54 Sunday May 7 2000
Sorry to see strange people impersonating me...but it doesn't matter. What happens next season is the business now. With a little strangthening in depth and with either (i)Forrester staying or (ii)Carlo staying and being joined by Daryl Clare...I see Cobblers as, by some way, the best equipped team out of the promotees to do well in Div 3. Rotherham will be good enough to stay up; Swaansea & the other idiots will be straight back down!
Carl at 0:45:34 Sunday May 7 2000
We went we saw we conquered, what a day, what an atmosphere. We were in the perfect spot, right behind the dug out, in fact with two minutes to go we were on top of the dugout, it wa awesome, words cannot describe the emotions that flowed. Better than Bristol rovers, better then Wembley, we even caught the We're going up banner at the end, superb display, fantastic day. John Hodge is a complete lunatic, and will play more next season. It was fantastic to see all the non-participating players ( Hunter, Howey, Dobson et al ) really wanting their team to do well. BRILLIANT and as I have said all year UP THE COBBLERS!!!
Ray at 0:38:37 Sunday May 7 2000
Kevin Wilson confirmed in no uncertain terms that he is definitely still here next season after returning to 6fields this evening. (and to save any arguement he has been signed for at least another year)
Carl at 0:28:58 Sunday May 7 2000
Anyone there?
Perry Mason at 0:17:45 Sunday May 7 2000
Quite right Anon and of course the Darlo incident would have to be judged first so the outcome would be known . They will not dock points now !!
Anon at 0:12:37 Sunday May 7 2000
Don't panic Pablo. Even if the unthinkable happened, they would have to dock Darlo points for a very similar offence and we'd still be third. (unless they docked us more than three points)
CDU at 0:2:15 Sunday May 7 2000
Fan bloody tastic a result that was never in doubt has had me tossing and turning all night. I can now face the world and sing at the top of my voice. COBBLERS !!!
Sharon from Hunsbury at 23:40:0 Saturday May 6 2000
YYYYYEEEESSSSS!!!!!
Spent all day glued to Radio Northampton, and getting strange looks from the non football fans surrounding me when I jumped up and down.
Just back from Sixfields, after seeing the bus home, great goodnatured attitude from all. My 3yr old daughter has gone to bed happy but with tired hands from all the clapping!!! Have a great time at Chicago's lads! See you all next season in Div II.
poolie at 23:37:59 Saturday May 6 2000
thank you thank you thank you
i take back everything i said about howard
but we'll beat you next season
Hartepool United FC
Big Roy at 23:37:49 Saturday May 6 2000
I thought Kevin's contract had already been extended to the end of next season.
Pablo at 23:37:45 Saturday May 6 2000
Cobblers could be docked points after the invasion of cobblers fans onto the pitch. An unamed Torquay player has put a complaint in to the police and referee, who has also included in his report that a fan struck the said player with a bottle leaving him with 8 stitches. Ltes hope or this fans sake theres no evidence, but for some reason i think they allready have it :(
BIg Roy at 23:36:37 Saturday May 6 2000
Phew! Just back from Torquay. Went up to Sixfields to greet the team back. Hendon and Howey dancing on top of the Coach!!! Happy days!
A. FRIEND! at 23:2:36 Saturday May 6 2000
DID YOU KNOW THAT KEVIN WILSON HAS NOT YET SIGNED A CONTRACT FOR NEXT SEASON? I AM SURE HE HAS PROVED HE IS NOW WORTHY OF MORE THAN HE HAS BEEN OFFERED.
WELL DONE KEV I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT.
Gaz at 22:48:32 Saturday May 6 2000
YEEEEEESSSSSS! What a great day. I couldn't get to the match and ended up playing cricket. Fortune had it that we batted first and so I spent almost the whole of our innings (ie except when I batted) glued to the radio. By the end I was so nervous that someone else had to listen to the match and relay details to me. God I hate listening to matches on the radio! BUT I love it when we win promotion. YYYYYEEEEESSSSSSS! Full credit to Kev, Broads, the team and everyone else at the club. You've done us proud! we've won promotion by playing football - pay attention Mr Atkins. Oh and we won our cricket match as well so a perfect day all round. I can't wait for Clarky's testimonial now. See you all on Monday!
R+D at 22:23:13 Saturday May 6 2000
Yup, I'm back after so many months away, and I come to find out that we finish in a higher place than you in our respectable leagues, and yet you're up, and we're staying in the Conference. A funny old game.... Anyway, no sour grapes; well done for bouncing back up, and I hope you can do well in the 2nd Division. I s'pose It'll be a fair while yet before It's you in our derby, and not Kettrin. Anyway, I hope you can wish us luck now you're so *uckin far away from us, and maybe we'll be in your Division in the not-too-distant future. Till the next time, R+D.
Steve at 22:22:48 Saturday May 6 2000
One or two statistics - We won more games than anyone else. We were only 4 points off top spot! When you consider the horrendous start we had under Atkins, I find it truly amazing. One or two thoughts on the amazing achievement of our club. Time and again in football, you see the difference a change of manager can make. So many times, a struggling team change the manager and the effect is instantaneous. I've been following football since the early sixties and I've seen it time and again. The clever trick is in the timing of the change. Hindsight is easy and maybe the board should have done it 10 matches before the end of last season, but you have to consider that Atkins had taken us to Wembley in 2 successive seasons. To ditch him at the first sign of trouble would have been tough, possibly the right thing to do, but still tough. However, their timing this season was immaculate - a clean break as soon as it was obvious that things weren't going our way. I read an interview with Deadly Doug Ellis the other day. He is notorious for kicking out managers, but he's usually been proved right in the end. Under Atkinson, Villa were struggling near the foot of the premiership. Out went Atkinson, in came Brian Little, and he turned things round instantly. The moment he's lost it, out he went (prematurely some thought) and in came John Gregory. Ellis was asked why he didn't sack Gregory in the autumn when things were going badly, and he replied that it was because Gregory obviously still had the backing of the players. He said that the time to sack the manager is when the players are no longer playing for him. This brings me to Kevin Wilson and why he will make a success of management wherever he goes. He has the knack of man management. He seems to know when to give the players a kick up the backside and when to put the proverbial arm around them. This is no easy thing. It requires intelligence and sensitivity. It doesn't just apply to footballers, but in my different workplaces. What motivates people is complex. Money is part of it, but a major factor is the desire to work FOR someone. Kevin Wilson obviously inspires the players to play for him. That's his secret. Atkins never had it. He only knows one way. If a player is truggling, give him a bollocking. If that doesn't work, give him a bigger one. Atkins may be sitting at home thinking 'Ah Kev, you luicky so-and-so. You got promotion with my team.' But it' like horse racing or motor racing. You can have the best car or the fittest horse in the world, but if the driver or jockey are no good, you won't win. Yes - Kevin Wilson inherited a good side, but never forget. They played and they won for Kevin Wilson. Well done the players! Well done the board! But most of all, well done and thank you - KEVIN WILSON!
Hartlepool Monkey at 22:17:34 Saturday May 6 2000
Congratulations Cobblers!!!
Big thanks to Stevie Howard
You might get to buy me that pint yet Heggsy!!!Enjoy your new div!!
steve s at 22:6:22 Saturday May 6 2000
Firstly Well done to Ian Atkins for the great job youv'e done taking chester to the conference! you must have packed that defence so well the only way was always down. Boy I wish you still managed us!(NOT). I'd get looking for more tall defenders from the midlands area tommorow if I was you!?! Well done boys, wish I could have been there but the support we had done us proud. The next step is the premiership 2002-2003 season. You never know!
Rachel C at 21:52:15 Saturday May 6 2000
Division 2 'ere we come!
The support down there was great guys! Lets keep up the good support next season!
I nearly got 1 ov Samo's boots! But just missed it! Boo!
TUFC Fan at 21:51:55 Saturday May 6 2000
Congratulations Northampton, It was a great day, and even though we aren't in the play Offs, we get another crack next year.
Your travellers behaved really well and were a credit to the club.
Good luck in the second division next year and I hope you do real well.
DaveShaw at 21:44:11 Saturday May 6 2000
MARTIN W
Ungrateful Git! What's wrong with our Pasties? If there is anext time perhaps we might not be so generous, several hundred Gulls fans were locked out to accommadate you guys......a thankyou would be nice!!
Clive at 21:41:20 Saturday May 6 2000
Remember where The Cobblers were after 2 games ? No points and 21st in the League. Take a look back at the 1999 - 2000 Season at www.aboutnorthampton.co.uk.
Steve at 21:38:6 Saturday May 6 2000
Just got back from Torquay. Fantastic result,great support,brilliant day. I`m so proud to support this great club of ours.
SCFC JACKS at 21:5:17 Saturday May 6 2000
Congratulations cobblers on your deserved promotion. Its a shame you still think your the best team in this division though, why not accept the facts, your the 3rd best side, behind Swansea and Rotherham who incidentally had a very good match today with only drunken celebrating fans, invading the pitch and no trouble whatsoever. YES Martin W no trouble, so why say otherwise. You was in Torquay wasn't you??hmmmm jealousy i guess..Anyway time to carry on the party, so again well done from the 3rd division champions and look forward to 6 points from you next season.
Italian Cobbler at 21:3:48 Saturday May 6 2000
Been out on the town and already pissed, great to be going up, well done lads, thanks to the internet, I followed you from half way up a mountain in southern Italy
MartinW at 21:0:57 Saturday May 6 2000
Oh, and well done to all those who pretended to be Torquay fans. We saw you in your plain shirts - not wearing claret. Well done.
MartinW at 20:59:30 Saturday May 6 2000
You could say that. Yoooooou beauty. Were you there? Words fail me for once. I was quite calm about the whole thing. You know, you go through all the possibilities. Darlo will underestimate Lincoln and we won't need to win, etc etc. But when Willo said we are sticking to the same tactics, playing long ball sometimes, well quite often, but married to some football. Not negative, but attacking, I really felt we could do it. But God, Torquay gave us a real fright. And a fight. However, after we scored the second. Who? Steve Steve Steve Howard, Steve Steve Steve Howard. They seemed to just wilt. The ref, I can't emphasise enough was absolutely diabolical, and you would not have been surprised if someone revealed he had been bribed.
Total to"£$%1. Of the highest order. Frainy and Hunty threw themselves around like their lives depended on it. Savage even got stuck in. Yes. He really did. Hendo has a bit of a mare at the start, same old misdirected long balls and crosses, but got better as the game got on. Welchy was outstanding. He held everything, apart from his naughty bits. It was just a tremendously professional, hardworking team performances and I was proud and privileged to be there. Thanks to those who made it possible. I can't say how much the fans were up for this. All of us were spread into three corners of the ground, all in different pockets, so it made it difficult, you would think to really get together to create a good atmosphere to lift the lads. But no. One side would start singing and the other side would join in while the Torquay fans were silent. Quite incredible. It was like I could have started songs ( and did) and they wouldactually catch on. It was that feverish. Forget the bogs there were four rent a toilets (one cistern in each) to cater for hundreds. And the catering! Well, it was one lad with a fold up table with some sweets and you might get the odd pasty, if your really really lucky at half time. But that didn't matter today. Pitch invasion of Plainmoor was excellent. I was really tempted to cut a piece of the turf as a momento - Scotland v England style in the 70s. I resisted the temptation. It was warm, humid and just fING big time brilliant.
Beer. Really.
Steve at 20:47:41 Saturday May 6 2000
I take it you're in a moderately upbeat frame of mind then Martin.
MartinW at 20:37:40 Saturday May 6 2000
Just got back this minute - and YEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSS. I'm pooped, hoarse and what character, what spirit, what a result.
And what irony. As we celebrate like bugger. Ian Atkins has taken another side down. What a contrast. What a funny old game football is, as someone once said.
Every fan that went and screamed and shouted - big up to you all. As a certain fake Jamaican once said. Everyone must remember we did it with LOAN strikers. So it was always going to be a tough job.
With any luck, and MONEY we can keep Jamie Forrester. This next few months is going to be very interesting. And we really need to keep him if we there is to be any move forward. No doubt Willo is making moves to do just that.
And what about Willo what about those scenes at the end. We all invaded the field and it was quite emotional. God. You couldn't believe it. Big Lee Howey doing the two fisted punch the air dance, Willo displaying a t-shirt exclaiming the fact that we are in Division Two. THAT'S TWO. NOT THREE OR CONFERENCE BUT TWO.
Last six wins on the trot and only one goal conceded thank you and goodnight.
Thanks to Torquay for giving up those tickets and the cameraderie in the club bar where Cobblers fans and Seagulls fans mixed perfectly well - is a far cry from the disgraceful scenes at the Rotherham and Swansea game. Sometimes the media like to play the bad side up but forget to say that in the majority of these fixtures there is great spirit. And some of the Torquay fans stayed behind to applaud the team, and we'd tell them we hoped theydid well next year. Fab.
THAT'S DIVISION TWO, not THREE. TWO. Any Posh fans out there. TWO. No more Rochdale, F off, no more bloody Shrewsbury, Mansfield, Chester, Carlisle. Bring on nice cosy trips to Oxford, Wycombe, Reading, Luton, Bristol, Bournemouth, other places that are close.
Well done Willo, you went one better than Ian Atkins - he could never achieve automatic promotion. And Willo had a handicap - crap ten game start.
Howard toiled and battled and was fouled all the bloody time and yet the referee who was appalling by the way, gave absolutely nothing. Yet he would give a free kick against Howard even if Howard jumped straight.
Forrester acted as a great foil.
And when they score, bloody hell, but it was not like at Sixfields where everyone started to get shirty and get on people's backs. It was singing and support. Second to none.
We are where we should be. Let's hope we can move on and consolidate.
TIME FOR BIG BEERS. Get right in. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowl.
nsb at 20:26:24 Saturday May 6 2000
weird how the fouth placed team have 3 people in the team of the year......
NSB at 20:25:29 Saturday May 6 2000
Can i just say that i bloody love this team!
Norwich Cobbler at 20:11:35 Saturday May 6 2000
Yesssssssss!!!!!!! We should never have come down last season - just reward for the boys in Claret. Shame we couldn't have done it at Sixfields last week and really had a party but who cares WE ARE UP!!!
Lots of local derbies next season Luton,Wycombe,Cambridge,Oxford, West Brom or Walsall possibly the Scum - could be a great season.I just hope we can cement ourselves in the Second and don't see the Third Division ever again - extend the stadium and get into the First - now wouldn't that be great!!! Congrats to Kevin and the players a brilliant run at the end of the season when it mattered -4 away wins - when was the last time that happended? Hello Mr.Posh and Jamesyboy - where are you now???????!!!!!!!!
DaveShaw at 20:11:22 Saturday May 6 2000
Congratulations from a sad Gull! Your team did you proud as did you fans. Good luck for next season. Feel free to visit our website anytime....cheers.
john from the far east at 20:4:46 Saturday May 6 2000
yesssssss!!!!!! putting on the shirt and scarf and having a few beers tonight in norwich tonight . shame those canaries have nothing to celebrate.
Dr Bob at 19:52:33 Saturday May 6 2000
Great result for the team and the town - six wins on the bounce (FOUR OF THEM AWAY!!!)... Let's hope Forrester stays, and we can build on the last couple of months. Thirteen wins in our last twenty matches! Must be some kind of record surely?! Kevin Wilson will be a pretty hot target for the top clubs next year...
Anon at 19:50:9 Saturday May 6 2000
Gotta keep hold of Forrester.
Any money people out there put it into the club thats going places
COBBLERS NOW FORWARD TO DIVISION 1
Terry Hawes at 19:40:57 Saturday May 6 2000
What a great job Wilson has done for this team, with all due respect to Rotherham and Swansea, the Cobblers were the best team in the division and if it wasn't for the early string of bad results, we would have probably won the title.
But who cares, we got it and I'm partying tonight. Feel sorry for Atkins and Chester as they lost to the scum...hoped that Carlisle would go down, but happy that Rushden aren't coming up.
Yes I'm pumped, bring on Bristol Rovers and Wigan!
Greetings from Canada! PS: Welch is the man and so are the fans for the support!
HUDDERSFIELD COBBLER at 19:37:16 Saturday May 6 2000
WELL DONE LADS,BEING ON DIV 2. KEVIN WILSON MANAGER OF THE SEASON???
Northampton Gas at 19:31:55 Saturday May 6 2000
Congratulations on promotion. See you in division two next season, enjoy the partying.
Kobbler at 18:57:52 Saturday May 6 2000
Woohoooooooooooooo! YEAHHHHH!!! well done lads you fucking deserved it! Been having a few beers watching the old teletext with the Bolton NTFC Stoodent branch we cracked out the champers at 4:45 and annoyed the neighbors (nrthern bastards) When Big Steve put us ahead! Big night tonight down the Stoodents Union, we're taking out NTFC flag and wearing our Cobblers shirts, fully representing our northern branch with style, wish I coulda been down Torquay though...BRING ON DIV TWO!!! YEEAH!
Sid at 18:54:7 Saturday May 6 2000
YYYEEEESSSSSSS!!!!! Cobblers going up!! Excellent result today and congratulations to everyone at the club. Listening on the radio this afternoon was a bit tense, but the only downside is I got sunburnt from sitting in the garden! Hope to see everyone down for the testimonial game on Monday for Ian Clarkson, should be a good laugh! So who's getting pissed tonight!?!?!? WELL DONE THE TOWN!!!!!
Steve at 18:52:33 Saturday May 6 2000
When was the last time we won 7 games on the trot? Come on you stattos.
Steve at 18:50:46 Saturday May 6 2000
Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!WellWell done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done! done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done!Well done! When does the coach get back?
ORBITAL Ganja at 18:47:50 Saturday May 6 2000
We are there YES!!!!!!!!!! Back up to the 2nd. What a party it will be tonight!
Man who gives up early at 18:41:48 Saturday May 6 2000
I'm never going to give up early again, congratulations.
G-Man at 18:38:13 Saturday May 6 2000
Yes,Yes,Yes,Yes,Yes,Yes,Yes,Yes,Yes. Come On Division 2. I fancy our chances. We'll piss all over them with our total football as you get a little more time. It's great news the GOD(Forrester Who Else?) wants to stay, I mean really wants to stay.
Hannah at 18:35:32 Saturday May 6 2000
Great win lads. Does any one know what time the team coach is due back????
Baz at 18:16:32 Saturday May 6 2000
"THE TOWN ARE GOING UP!!!!!!!"
Crick Cobbler at 17:50:26 Saturday May 6 2000
Where's the party ?
Anon at 17:43:1 Saturday May 6 2000
And if the ground's not cold, everything is gonna burn, we'll all take turns, Northampton promoted to Division 2.
M at 17:27:29 Saturday May 6 2000
WE'LL NEED A MUCH BIGGER SQUAD FOR DIV2!!!
M at 17:24:30 Saturday May 6 2000
POOR OLD IAN ATKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheadle Cobbler at 17:23:19 Saturday May 6 2000
Great Result! I'm going to e-mail the lads now and title it 'i love you' so it will probably get deleted immediately
Cobbler In Exile at 17:20:38 Saturday May 6 2000
HA HA HA HA HA At last. Northampton Town have completed another step in their quest for English Football domination. All we have to do now is go up next year and the year after to claim our rightful place amongst the elite of the country. Everyone down in Torquay tonight enjoy every minute of it and don't forget, we are up and the dirty Posh are not as yet (and I hope it stays this way). Whoooaaaa. C'mon Cobblers, C'mon Cobblers. Blimey, when is my medication going to kick in.
Jo, Abigail and Madeline at 17:16:24 Saturday May 6 2000
THE TOWN ARE GOING UP!!!!!!!!! Congratulations to Kev and the lads, we just wish we were there, roll on next season and maybe next year we'll be celebrating promotion to div 1.
Dirty at 17:11:11 Saturday May 6 2000
F***ing nice 1 lads lets hope we can keep it up next season,from an old cobbler.
London Cobbler at 17:9:4 Saturday May 6 2000
Whats the Score please,couldnt get tickets for the game and am at work.Hope to make it back to town for a good piss up tonight.Hang in there town. Up the Cobblers.
Far Away Fan at 17:8:50 Saturday May 6 2000
Congratulations to all especially Jonathan, Melanie, Martin and Anne. And enjoy your pints... wish I was there.
Sydney Cobbler at 17:6:21 Saturday May 6 2000
Yeeeeeeeesssssssssssssss!All we need now is a good striker.Mick Dundee from Walk About Creek Athletic is my choice.Night all!It's 2.00am here.UP THE COBBLERS!!!
Italian Cobbler at 17:5:30 Saturday May 6 2000
Whaaaay! Town are up. Greetings from Southern Italy
Aussie Ian at 17:4:59 Saturday May 6 2000
Oh Yes.... I am off to get smashed. So long everybody, see you all in the 2nd.
Aussie Ian at 17:0:50 Saturday May 6 2000
Aussiecobblers all let us rejoice for we are young and free............
MICK at 16:59:20 Saturday May 6 2000
FORRESTER,HOWARD torquay 1 NORTHAMPTON 2 COBBLERS are up!
Sydney Cobbler at 16:58:38 Saturday May 6 2000
Australians all let us rejoice for we are young and free............erm,wrong song
Pablo at 16:56:50 Saturday May 6 2000
Official: 2-1 final score - Cobblers are UP!!!!!!
Sydney Happy Cobbler at 16:56:1 Saturday May 6 2000
Woooooooooooooooopppppppppppppiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!
T. at 16:55:4 Saturday May 6 2000
Chester go down
Sydney Cobbler at 16:55:1 Saturday May 6 2000
Swansea 1-0 up.I bet that Jack the Menace prat will be back on here gloating
Aussie Ian at 16:54:49 Saturday May 6 2000
Yeeeesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!
T. at 16:54:33 Saturday May 6 2000
Oh we are Northampton Town!!!!!!!!!!11
MICK mickelainedon@netscapeonline at 16:54:20 Saturday May 6 2000
NTFC forrester + howard torquay 1 NORTHAMPTON 2 COBBLERS UP!
Anon at 16:53:56 Saturday May 6 2000
I knew we would!
T. at 16:53:37 Saturday May 6 2000
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
T. at 16:53:0 Saturday May 6 2000
Full Time, The cobbs are going up!!!!!
Pablo at 16:50:39 Saturday May 6 2000
Rotherham 0 Swansea 1, so looks like Swans for champs. Sorry about that. Rotherham are a better team from what I've seen this season - still Swansea will go straight back down.
Sydney Cobbler at 16:50:19 Saturday May 6 2000
Blow the whistle ref!!
T. at 16:50:9 Saturday May 6 2000
3 mins of stoppage time 2 to go!!!
T. at 16:49:40 Saturday May 6 2000
come on you Cobb's not long to go now
Pablo at 16:46:59 Saturday May 6 2000
Darlo now 2-0 up, but confirmed still 2-1 to Cobblers!!!
Aussie Ian at 16:44:36 Saturday May 6 2000
COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!
Far Away Fan at 16:44:20 Saturday May 6 2000
Pablo, Thank you.
Pablo at 16:43:9 Saturday May 6 2000
Between 5 & 10 mins to go
London Cobbler at 16:42:50 Saturday May 6 2000
Whats the Score please,couldnt get tickets for the game and am at work.Hope to make it back to town for a good piss up tonight.Hang in there town. Up the Cobblers.
Pablo at 16:42:24 Saturday May 6 2000
About 5 to 10 mins to go
Pablo at 16:40:42 Saturday May 6 2000
Thoroughly agree, Sydney Cobbler, I did enjoy some good times on the Resch's etc...I couldn't imagine enjoying a night on the lager in the UK. By the way, I assume there's no score change at Torquay - I'm in Coventry & can't access Radio Northampton - but there's been no score update on Radio 5...no news is good news! In the Premier, Wimbledon 1 Villa 2, Leicester 3 Bradford 0, Cov 4 Sheff Wed 0..Burnley set to go up from the 2nd. In the 3rd, Chester (& Atkins) set to go out of the league (1-0 down), Carlisle also losing & had a man sent off, Shrews 2-0 up. Cheltenham drawing, Hartlepool 3-0 up at H/T, so heading for play-offs. Come on you Cobblers!
Far Away Fan at 16:39:13 Saturday May 6 2000
And time remaining please.
Sydney Cobbler at 16:37:44 Saturday May 6 2000
Whats the score?Anyone?
Aussie Ian at 16:36:45 Saturday May 6 2000
I reckon we could give the glory a run for their money.
Aussie Ian at 16:35:45 Saturday May 6 2000
Ah yes but what i would give for a pint of bombadier right now.
Sydney Cobbler at 16:35:2 Saturday May 6 2000
I reckon Rosebery Rangers could give Perth Glory a good run for their money!
Sydney Cobbler at 16:33:25 Saturday May 6 2000
I suppose i do miss the traditional english ales but i must say that lager is much better here in Oz than your usual flat,tepid stuff they serve up back home!
Aussie Ian at 16:30:4 Saturday May 6 2000
No... the standard of the games is crap, but you can get shitfaced at the ground.
Pablo at 16:29:13 Saturday May 6 2000
As a real ale drinker, I was at a bit of a loss in Australia but I do recall enjoying Resch's and Toohey's a bit more than the other pseudo-lagers...always a "schooner", never a "midi", of course!
Vegas Cobbler at 16:28:34 Saturday May 6 2000
Oh no the Posh have scored at Chester, which means IA and Cal H could be on the way down....
Sydney Cpbbler at 16:27:50 Saturday May 6 2000
Do you see many Perth Glory matches?I've no interest seeing Northern Spiritless here in Sydney
Aussie ian at 16:27:28 Saturday May 6 2000
We are knocking back the old boags classic bitter.... and very tasty they are too.
Vegas Cobbler at 16:27:7 Saturday May 6 2000
Events elsewhere...Shrewsbury (with Dean Peer, John Gayle and Studger) are 2-0 up at Exeter. Chester with IA and Carl Heggs are still drawing 0-0 with the Posh and Carlisle with Brightwell are losing 1-0 at Brighton. If results stay that way Carlisle will go down to play Rushden & Co next season.
Sydney Cobbler at 16:25:51 Saturday May 6 2000
Lets talk Aussie beer.I've just had a few of the old Hahn Premiums and very nice they were too.I just hope the Cobblers score a few more so i can get some nap!
Aussie Ian at 16:22:41 Saturday May 6 2000
Pablo, hitched it both ways. There are some weird people out that way. Kalgoorlie on any night is a great memory. All those pubs on the richest square mile on earth......
Pablo at 16:17:43 Saturday May 6 2000
Aussie Ian, I don't know about the glory - what about the Kalgoorlie? (Tenuous connection, I know!). Have you ever hitched across the Nullarbor? I haven't, but I went across on a coach about 10 years ago, arriving in Kalgoorlie at sunset on a Saturday night...spectacular sunset, and Kalgoorlie on a Saturday night was the closest I've been to walking into a Wild West cowboy town. A great memory!
Aussie Ian at 16:13:28 Saturday May 6 2000
Sydney cobbler. do you want to talk about football or should we talk about the glory?
Sydney Cobbler at 16:8:2 Saturday May 6 2000
aussie ian.3000 miles across the Nullabor from civilization.You may as well live on the moon!
NSB at 15:59:0 Saturday May 6 2000
cheer up helen chamberllain oh what can it mean to a fat torquay bimbo and a shit football team!
Vegas Cobbler at 15:58:55 Saturday May 6 2000
Torquat had 6 shots in the 1st half of which 3 were on target. The Cobblers had 3 shots of which 2 were on target and we know where they finished up!!
Pablo at 15:58:25 Saturday May 6 2000
I decided not to go to Torquay as I knew, being a chronic pisshead, that I'd only get utterly hammered and be ill and unable to work for 3 days....and I'm already on the beer, here! I can't stand the tension. They can't let in 2 goals in the last 45 mins can they?! Please? Come on, Cobblers, keep your nerve and don't drop back and try and defend the lead!
NSB at 15:58:19 Saturday May 6 2000
lets offer our vocal support over the net... CHEER UP BARRY FRY OH WHAT CAN IT MEAN TO A FAT BORO BASTARD AND A SHIT FOOTBALL TEAM!
NSB at 15:55:0 Saturday May 6 2000
its so wonderfull to hear cheer up barry fry over radio northampton!
NSB at 15:54:29 Saturday May 6 2000
half time!!!! were 45 minutes away from div 2!!!!!!! COME ON YOU COBBLERS!
Anon at 15:53:27 Saturday May 6 2000
refresh
Aussie Ian at 15:51:28 Saturday May 6 2000
Het sydney cobbler, at least your not stuck in the most isolated capital like us poor bastards over here in Perth. But hey the cobblers are going up!!!
Sydney Cobbler at 15:51:22 Saturday May 6 2000
Where's everyone from here?
Vegas Cobbler at 15:51:0 Saturday May 6 2000
All of a sudden sunny and hot Las Vegas seems even sunnier and even hotter. When I scrolled down the list of scores and saw that Darlo had taken the lead my heart was in my mouth. But then ... Stevie HOWARD oh how well his season has been transformed. Hope the 2nd half is as productive for the NTFC travelling army....
Sean from London at 15:47:5 Saturday May 6 2000
To Isolated If you are in the UK tune into Talk Radio ( 1089 Medium Wave. They have a reporter at Torquay
Darlo now 1-0 up
Anon at 15:46:25 Saturday May 6 2000
2-1 HOWARD¬!!! HOWARD!!!!
Anon at 15:45:12 Saturday May 6 2000
darlington winning,but your going up anyway??
Sydney Cobbler at 15:44:54 Saturday May 6 2000
Yessssss! Cobblers.Make it 4-1 ,then I can get some shut eye in peace
Sean from London at 15:43:49 Saturday May 6 2000
Torquay 1 Northampton 2
Bedeau, 17 Forrester, 26, Howard Team : Welch, Frain, Sampson, Green, Howard, Forrester, Hunt, Hendon, Spedding, Hope, Savage. Subs
Parrish, Hughes, O'Reilly, Hodge, Corazzin
Sydney Cobbler at 15:42:56 Saturday May 6 2000
A whip-round?I'll chip in $100,which in today's exchange rate means about a fiver
perki at 15:41:52 Saturday May 6 2000
2-1 steve howard
Anon at 15:41:33 Saturday May 6 2000
2-1? What's this?
Anon at 15:41:16 Saturday May 6 2000
HOWARD !! ! ! ! !
! !
!!
!!
!
t. at 15:41:2 Saturday May 6 2000
Yes 2-1. c'mon you cobbs
NotSoIsolatedAnymoreCobbler at 15:39:1 Saturday May 6 2000
Vegas Cobbler - I'm truly sorry - you're predicament is certainly much worse than mine ......
IsolatedCobbler at 15:37:32 Saturday May 6 2000
1-1 and we're going up, 1-1 and we're going up .... We've got to keep that man Forrester - perhaps if we all had a whip-round...?
Sydney Cobbler at 15:36:46 Saturday May 6 2000
I'm the isolated one!I'm stuck at the bottom end of the earth and if it was'nt for the internet,i'd find out the result on Wednesday or something!
Vegas Cobbler at 15:35:16 Saturday May 6 2000
That's better - Jamie Forrester has equalised after 26 mins. Darlo still 0-0 at home to Lincoln. Come on you Cobblers....
Sydney Cobbler at 15:34:16 Saturday May 6 2000
you beauty!
IsolatedCobbler at 15:33:25 Saturday May 6 2000
No ticket, no Radio Northampton, not even bloody Ceefax. This is a nightmare. If anyone can keep me updated I'd be eternally grateful.
The Romsey Cobbler at 15:31:54 Saturday May 6 2000
1-1 : Jamie Forrester
Sean from London at 15:31:27 Saturday May 6 2000
GOal !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1-1
Sydney Cobbler at 15:30:33 Saturday May 6 2000
Has Forrester scored?The tension.....!
IsolatedCobbler at 15:28:48 Saturday May 6 2000
What about him? Aargh
Dazza at 15:27:25 Saturday May 6 2000
FORRESTER !!!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Sydney Cobbler at 15:26:52 Saturday May 6 2000
oh dear! oh dear!
Anon at 15:23:44 Saturday May 6 2000
shit tony badeau !
1-0 to torquay !
Vegas Cobbler at 15:23:36 Saturday May 6 2000
The nightmare scenario - Torquay have scored through Bedeau after 17 mins. Darlington still drawing though. Play up Cobblers...
Sydney Cobbler at 15:20:7 Saturday May 6 2000
It's late.I've had a few beers and have just got home from the pub.I'm struggling to stay awake.Anyone know the score?
Sean from London at 15:19:56 Saturday May 6 2000
Torquay scored. Come on Cobblers !!!!!
Sean from London at 15:18:30 Saturday May 6 2000
Pablo was right
See his message at Friday 00:41am "how about a concerted chorus of Southend 0 Cheltenham 1, Hallelujah, repeated many times from about 3.05 p.m" Cheltenham did score at 3:07pm !!!!!
daszza at 15:13:41 Saturday May 6 2000
Chelenham are winning 1-0 ! :)
jo at 12:57:16 Saturday May 6 2000
sorry we cannot be at the match today all the best to Kevin Wilson and the lads, lets hope the travellig army can give them the vocal backing we have seen of late.
Pete at 12:12:43 Saturday May 6 2000
Best of luck
Baz at 10:21:56 Saturday May 6 2000
Good luck to the lads and all the supporters going to Torquay today. Let's finish the job!!
jim jim the torquay fan at 9:40:26 Saturday May 6 2000
SEE Y'ALL LATER
MartinW at 8:14:7 Saturday May 6 2000
One good omen celebrity Torquay fan Helen Chamberlain congratulations to Kidderminster for making it into the football league and then said: "We'll look forward to seeing you in Division Three." So quite clearly she knows when Torquay will be next season.
Time to head south.
Let's take Plainmoor.
MartinW at 8:10:4 Saturday May 6 2000
Oh and good luck Lincoln. Good old chaps those Lincolnshire bods, especially their fabulastic team, who must remember they have contracts to play for. Darlington? Phah. Easy.
MartinW at 8:8:23 Saturday May 6 2000
May the best team win. Let's hope for an attractive game of flowing football. Chah. The result is what matters. Come on Cobblers.
Got the singing voice in tact mainly through singing Three Lions with the words Cobblers going up. Which I predict we will be singing most heartily be the end. Mainly coz, Willo says we will be playing the same tactics as we have during our winning streak. If we go to win, then we'll get it. Let's hope.
COME ON AND GET RIGHT IN!
CDU at 8:1:59 Saturday May 6 2000
Come on the Town !!!! A big big in today just to round it off in STYLE !!!!!
Ray at 7:52:12 Saturday May 6 2000
I've got this nagging feeling I should be doing something today.....
Gulls fan London Bob at 7:41:35 Saturday May 6 2000
Just about to leave. I have a day dream of us beating you lot and darlington messing up so that we can both celebrate (how often could that happen?).
The comments about more fans, bigger clubs, is, er, slightly worrying. That sort of attitude tends to lead to disaster. You seem to expect victory as a right judgeing by some of the comments on this site. I'm not so sure. I think if you do win it will be a canter - 3 or more goals. However, if the Gulls click, as they can then expect a very frustrating afternoon and an endless wait with us to see what the results are.
Whatever happens, Northamptons reinvention of itself from a few years ago is something you can all be proud of - the club are certainly going on to bigger things over time.
Safe journey.
Yelvertoft Cobbler at 7:29:4 Saturday May 6 2000
Nice day for it ...
Jack tha menace at 6:19:39 Saturday May 6 2000
Hehehe i'm as excited as you lot ..but for entirely different reasons ...I'll be celebrating no-matter what the result today ..Hope your not as that will be an extra 2 bottles of champers for me ..so here we go time to leave ROTHERSCUM HERE WE COME!!!!...C'MON TORQUAY AND THE JACKS ..OH AND DARLO MAKE IT A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER ..AND LEAVE THE COBBLESHITS WHERE THEY BELONG .................DIVISION 3 ....C YA GIRLS
Tales from the Torquay end (aka DavCobbler) at 6:13:10 Saturday May 6 2000
Stand up...........If ya going up !!!!!!!!! (said in a broad, made up ish Devon accent )
Carl at 5:1:27 Saturday May 6 2000
It's 5am here and I am nervous, have fun today all you people, we are leaving in an hour UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!!!
CAROLYN at 3:23:34 Saturday May 6 2000
YES CARL I AM FROM AMERICA!!!!!!! I AM WISHING THE COBBLERS GOOD LUCK IN TODAY'S GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carl at 3:16:24 Saturday May 6 2000
Carolyn you from America?
Carl at 3:15:11 Saturday May 6 2000
Cheers Dave and Carolyn
CAROLYN at 3:14:46 Saturday May 6 2000
GOOD LUCK IN TODAY'S GAME. GO COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David Obiekwe Quarter at 3:11:7 Saturday May 6 2000
Greetings from Canada!
Best of luck to the team in your bid for promotion.
Just give the ball to Carlo and all will be fine(lol).
Carlo's our star player in Canada, therefore,
any team with Carlo is team of mine.
regards,
David Obiekwe Quarter
Pablo at 0:41:42 Saturday May 6 2000
Just a thought: how about a concerted chorus of "Southend 0 Cheltenham 1, Hallelujah !!", repeated many times from about 3.05 p.m. onwards?? I hope the Cobblers will do just what they did at Rochdale, in which they won't need such "support"...but all's fair...
And I won't be there. I apologise sincerely and wish I was going to be, but I just can't justify it. I couldn't go down without getting utterly hammered, given the stress involved - and, being self-employed can't afford 2 or 3 days off with the hangover I would thus achieve. I lost a couple of days after the Mansfield game and that was bad enough! THE FUNDAMENTALS: COBBLERS ARE A BETTER TEAM THAN TORQUAY, THERE ARE MORE PASSIONATE COBBLERS FANS THAN THERE ARE TORQUAY FANS...IF THE TEAM AND THE FANS DO THEIR JOB, BARRING RIDICULOUS ILL-LUCK, THE COBBLERS ARE UP! The only way is up, baby, for you and me, now!...BELIEVE.
Kate at 0:34:46 Saturday May 6 2000
Can't be in Torquey today as it mother-in-law's birthday but I will watch the results on Teletext in Milton Keynes!!!!!!!! Hope the lads had a good film to watch on the coach journey, probably fight club. See you on Monday.
Torquay Fan (Once More) at 0:7:9 Saturday May 6 2000
Big Roy is right, steer clear of the A303/A30 (it's that ntl crowd digging up the road something to do with that internet thingy) stick with the M4/M5. Much more reliable.
Friday was nice and sunny. Saturday supposed to be similar but with the threat of thunder storms and "heavy showers"....and I thought Plymouth were playing away!
Hope anyone staying tonight/tomorrow enjoys it and I really, really hope we can repeat it next season in Div 2.
no tickets at 0:0:53 Saturday May 6 2000
where are the west sussex cobblers tonight?
Posh Fan at 23:42:10 Friday May 5 2000
You will be in the play-offs tomorrow night.
See you at Wembley
Davcob at 23:25:10 Friday May 5 2000
All i would say is all the best for IAN ATKINS tomorrow dont forget
what he achieved with the cobblers and most of the players playing at torquay tomorrow were bought in by him
Northampton Gas at 23:7:11 Friday May 5 2000
Best of luck tomorrow, please don't bugger it up like we have over the last 10 games, on about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Just had a phone call from some Cobblers supporters already in Torquay, they sounded very merry. At least you only need a draw whereas we need a win to be get into the play offs. Once again all the best!!!
MartinW at 22:24:31 Friday May 5 2000
We're going up, we're going up, we're going, Cobblers going up!
We're going up, we're going up, we're going, Cobblers going up!
We're going up, we're going up, we're going, Cobblers going up!
MartinW at 22:23:32 Friday May 5 2000
We're singing for Cobblers, Northampton, we're singing this song, we're singing fo