Previous Cobblers Comments - May 1998
Jamie at 22:51:44 Sunday May 31 98
Why are Peterbourgh fans emailing the site, laughing cos we lost at Wembley.
Do they live in a sealed room. Barry Fry is your manager and You missed out on the 3rd division play-offs. When was the last time boro were at wembley anyway.
Moving on 4 new players? I'm going for Matthew Rush (the striker from the struggling club), Jerome Boere (Southend), Carlo Corazzin (plymouth) and maybe Allan Smart (carlise). The defender - no idea.
T. at 22:5:35 Sunday May 31 98
Happy again
T. at 18:43:10 Sunday May 31 98
I'm still happy.
Anon at 18:33:24 Sunday May 31 98
............because it saves time.
Anon at 18:30:39 Sunday May 31 98
Why do people take an instant dislike to peterborough fans?...........
Owen at 18:24:21 Sunday May 31 98
was anybody listening to the BBC World Sevice in Bulgaria yesterday afternoon?!!! If you were, hope you enjoyed the Cobblers getting a mention on my wife's pop show. The Cobblers word is being spread by all means possible!
Bez at 16:32:58 Sunday May 31 98
YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ian Atkins is staying and a new signing next week. I wonder who that could be...........
Ray at 0:57:1 Sunday May 31 98
OK..OK...I got so excited about the play-offs I forgot about the jokes...more soon.
T. at 0:41:54 Sunday May 31 98
I'm soooooooooo happy!!!!!!!!!
Bernard Manning at 23:29:7 Saturday May 30 98
What do you call 3 dogs and a blackbird?
THE SPICE GIRLS
hartwell cobbler at 19:5:40 Saturday May 30 98
sorry, forgot to sign that last e-mail !
Anon at 19:4:45 Saturday May 30 98
yes, it's great news about IA. Looks like he'll be seeing out his two year contract. Steve - I also agree that in future we'd be best just to ignore the net nerds from elsewhere. Like many, I like this site for information, informed comment/opinion...and a good joke. Which reminds me, what's happened to the joke factory ? Incidentally, I see IA is in Cyprus again (Paphos, I believe). Is he scouting ? Paphos have two teams. One's in Div 2 so, maybe not!!
Ray at 14:43:52 Saturday May 30 98
Which only goes to show that you shouldn't believe everything you read in the papers - lets sincerely hope we can this time!
TRB Mark at 14:0:27 Saturday May 30 98
You know what I bloody well mean't Ray!!!!
TRB Mark at 13:59:14 Saturday May 30 98
HEAR HEAR!
Steve at 12:25:8 Saturday May 30 98
From the back page of today's Chron. "Ian Atkins last night delivered a welcome message to Cobblers fans:'I'm staying at Northampton'. The Cobblers boss broke off his family holiday in Cyprus to telephone the Chronicle & Echo and say that he had no intention of packing his bags for Norwich City.
And he stressed that he had been completely taken aback by quotes in the Mirror earlier this week. 'I haven't spoken to anyone in the media about the Norwich job and I was surprised to say the least to see a set of quotes against my name,' he said. 'I don't like that sort of thing and I want to make it quite clear that I won't be going to Carrow Road. It is very flattering to be considered for other jobs and I may have to get used to my name being linked with vacancies. But I am very happy at Northampton and I think we have the potential here to be a bigger club than Norwich. This sort of talk annoys me because of what it might say to those players who I am trying to bring to the club. I have two years of my contract to go at Northampton and intend to complete the job I've started." THAT HAS MADE MY WEEKEND, NO - MY SUMMER!
Ray at 11:47:18 Saturday May 30 98
Surely you jest Mark. Didn't you mean bigger than NCFC?
Steve at 11:14:42 Saturday May 30 98
Mark Pacan - can you give me a ring. 01604 627031. Steve Church.
TRB Mark at 10:51:30 Saturday May 30 98
Yep, half a million for new players. I think the directors should use some of the money to ensure IA stays with us. I know that money is'nt what IA is
about but it would be a influencing factor. He is our best asset and the reason why we are where we are. For the sake of stability, we need him for another couple of years in which time the ground MUST be enlargered. Who knows, he may well be managing a club the size of Norwich soon. It's will be called NorthamptonTown Football Club.
Ralph at 10:46:18 Saturday May 30 98
Top suggestion Steve.
Steve at 10:33:4 Saturday May 30 98
There's a load of prattish immature postings been coming recently from elsewhere. I think we're making a mistake by responding to them. They must twitch and giggle with delight when we react. I propose a cooperative policy of non-response. The nerds will soon get bored and move on elsewhere. When we do get a silly posting, I suggest we smile, shrug and simply turn away. We know who's best and every abusive idiotic message just goes to prove who's up and who's down.
Ralph at 10:16:37 Saturday May 30 98
Re-long ball theory - Teams like Norway and The Republic of Ireland thrived on such tactics. Game analysts will tell you that most goals come from long balls. I agree that there is a massive difference between long balls and long passes and we do not really pass very well. This tactic is most effective when a team can keep the ball until the time is right to hit the opposition with a long pass. Our ability to keep the ball is poor but I'm sure we will see quality comiing in this season. On the back page of last nights Chron it reported IA had half a million to bring in new players. Most of that will probably go on signing on fees and wages rather than transfers, thanks to the Bosman ruling.
hartwell cobbler at 9:39:57 Saturday May 30 98
ray - i agree our passing - particularly delivery of our final ball into the box - was poor. whatever style you play that is the key factor. without good ball in this crucial area it's very difficult for any forward to chisel out chances. IA is well aware of this failing and i'm sure he will be working to improve that aspect of our game next season (when he'll STILL be out manager, of that i'm pretty sure!). cheers.
Chicago Mark at 21:37:37 Friday May 29 98
Just returned back to the States. I have to say that after seeing our game, and hanging on for the Sunderland/Charlton game that I'm glad we'll get another season in Div. 2 before going up. We are not quite at that level. Clive Medonca was a god! Any bets on him ending up with a contender??
Ray at 20:30:42 Friday May 29 98
I would actually beg to differ. We were both playing passes to the front boys - problem being that we couldnt pass very well.....
hartwell cobbler at 19:53:51 Friday May 29 98
ray - i think you're stretching credibility a bit. depends, of course, on what you call a long ball. there's a difference between long, hopeful, punts upfields and a long pass. now i'd agree that maybe grimsby played a lot of longish balls - but they were often calculated passes. on many occasions 20/30 yard sweeping balls were played to ther wings. on the other hand at wembley we played many hopeful long balls high in the air to no-one in particular. the point of this message is not to knock the long ball as such. it's just to point out that there is a long ball and a long ball...if you see what i mean. now, if you counted on that basis.....what do you get ?
CK at 19:42:5 Friday May 29 98
Who cares if cobblers do play long ball, it is the easiest way to get out of Div. 2. You don't get extra points for style.
Ray at 17:36:51 Friday May 29 98
Re: the long ball theory. If people actually analysis what we do during a match I think they would actually be surprised at how little we do rely on the long ball. I know this may be heresy but have a count next match. I think you will see other teams use the same number of punts to the front as we do. I suspect that it was a rumour put round by IA which we play for the odd match and then , when it really counts we get down to the football. Anyone who has a recording of the Wembley game will be able to verify this. No....seriously!
mr fosters at 17:30:55 Friday May 29 98
who the hell are the saddlers
hartwell cobbler at 17:30:7 Friday May 29 98
I think IA feels he has a job to complete here. I also believe his interest had longer-term professional overtones. In the words of my source:"he won't take the job now. But he's showed interest in case, in the future, the job re-occurs." In other words I guess you'd call it a PR exercise with a view to establishing a good rapport with
the club. But I must emphasise, this is what I've been told. It hasn't come from IA himself ! He may well tell a different story in due course !
finally regarding our style of play and the adverse, snide and sometimes vulgar comments from other club supporters:
in the end much of it is simply sour grapes. if you look at who some of these self-styled "fans" support you'll see that most of their clubs are not doing very well at all.
how many of these people, if they were really honest, would swap their lack of success for our style of play ? in other words, if they could be successful playing the long ball game, I bet most of them would be qite happy. and, if such were the case, how many of them would have the nerve to come on this site and criticise their team ?
while most of us admit it isn't pretty at times, it is effective. IA obviously feels that style is best suited to the players he has.
also, why should all teams have to play one way - that would, essentuially, be very boring. remember one of the big features of the sky sports wembley coverage was the interest between contrasting styles of play. that made it particularly fascinating.
the fans of other clubs who are quick to decry us also conveniently forget where we've come from. we were bust, down and very nearly out five years ago. and we are still in voluntary administration.
so, that silly seven year old from peterborough et al: if you were able to be truly honest with yourselves, how much of your criticism of our style is based solely on jealousy ?
i expect the response we'll get will again clearly demonstrate that most of you are, in the end, selfish and self-centred fans who can only see good in your own team. A typically parochial view of life which seems to be the province of many English football supporter.
I do not suppose this, or anything else anybody says, will have the slightest effect on them. But it's worth a try.
Phil Baron at 16:36:24 Friday May 29 98
Dear Posh boy you are a fine example of why they should not stop experimenting on animals to find cures for things.One day they will find a cure for the condition known as SAD POSH SUPPORTER WITH NO LIFE AT ALL SYNDROME!!! Even better would be a brain transplant with a monkey but alas i heard the monkey rejected yours?
Anon at 14:49:32 Friday May 29 98
POSHBOY- Will you cry when Barry Fry dies of his inevitable heart attack?
Steve Morenski at 14:12:53 Friday May 29 98
can anybody give me some info on dean tallentire please?
NTFC fan at 14:10:55 Friday May 29 98
whats IA's reasoning Hartwell Cobbler?
The Oxford Cobbler at 14:4:51 Friday May 29 98
Ray- What is the situation with regards to sales of shirts at the club shop (new and old)?
Ray at 13:53:24 Friday May 29 98
Re: Brighton. Goto http://www.domtech.co.uk/Seagulls to sign the petition on line.
RICHARD at 13:51:44 Friday May 29 98
Ralph: It's good of you to suggest commemorating dearly departed Wilf's memory in this way. You're a gem.
Ralph at 13:38:6 Friday May 29 98
Seems like a good cause to support, I'm sure if Wilf, an ex-Brighton boy, was still with us he would want us all to support the Seagulls in their hour of need.
crick cobbler at 13:16:57 Friday May 29 98
POSHBOY. What division do Posh play their attractive football in?
Ralph at 13:14:52 Friday May 29 98
Well you lot, my Dad is bigger than your Dad!
Brighton petition at 13:6:36 Friday May 29 98
I've been asked to forward this - so if as many people as poss could sign it, for the good of Brighton and football
Hi David,
maybe you would like to sign this petition to
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saddlers at 13:2:58 Friday May 29 98
You inbred bunch of longball arsewipes. Got just what you deserved at the weekend. Ooh, I feel better already.
POSHBOY at 12:41:52 Friday May 29 98
You lot don't like the truth do you? Who's going to the party? - pathetic, you all need to grow up and get a life.
hartwell cobbler at 12:35:52 Friday May 29 98
ray - ref your comment on IA - i heard this morning from a very reliable source close to the club that IA will NOT repeat NOT be going to Norwich - even if he gets offered the job.
The Oxford Cobbler at 11:59:13 Friday May 29 98
Posh Boy - We had more shots on goal in one match than you did in the last 6 months of the season. Now please go and play on another web site or a motorway whichever is nearer!
POSHBOY at 11:23:4 Friday May 29 98
So how many shots on goal? How many real chances of scoring? I think a big zero.
Ray at 10:48:3 Friday May 29 98
Its unknown if IA is off to Norwich but my feeling is that he won't go. He has made the comment that he really would like to finish the job he has started here. It is reported that he also has his eye on 3 players for close season signings. No news on the retained list yet - will be released after his return from holiday. I guess the real problem with p'bro fans is inbreeding. They aren't allowed out of the house very often cos they haven't the brains to find their way back.
Bez at 10:28:17 Friday May 29 98
What is going on?
Is Atkins going to Norwich or what?
The paper thinks he wants to sign Allan Smart and either Corazzin or Rammell. Why?
What is going to happen to John Gayle?
Who is the defender we are after?
Why are Peterborough fans so naive?
HELP!
Ralph at 9:12:55 Friday May 29 98
It's all get a bit juvenile.
Ray at 9:12:16 Friday May 29 98
Well - this time I got to be 29,000!
Ray at 8:58:9 Friday May 29 98
OK - to shut up the wally Poshboy once and for all here are the facts. Shots at goal: Cobblers 13, Grimsby 10: Fouls Committed Cobblers 9, Grimsby 18. Just goes to prove who watched the match and who didn't! NOW BOG OFF!
POSHBOY at 8:54:27 Friday May 29 98
What's the matter with you lot, all I said was tell me about any chances you had against Grimsby! plus, how many of your day trippers will go to sixfields next season, never mind how many of the Grimsby fans will go to their games next season. Trouble with you lot is that you don't like the truth - you give it out, but don't like it back, a bit like in the 70's at the County Ground when we gave you numerous pastings, on and off the pitch.
Dave Gilbert at 8:26:48 Friday May 29 98
FORMER Grimsby and Northampton winger Dave Gilbert had his pre-match confidence fully justified at Wembley yesterday when the Mariners secured their place in Division One.
Diddy, as he was affectionately known by the Grimsby faithful, arrived in London for the weekend with some friends from North East Lincolnshire, and sidled up to Grimsby base, the Rat and Parrot, on Saturday afternoon.
He said: ''I fancy Grimsby strongly this time.
''I wasn't so sure about it against Bournemouth, but I think we'll be all right this time around.''
He added: ''It spoils the weekend if it doesn't go well.''
Thankfully, Gilbert's foresight proved correct, though insider knowledge may have helped: ''I called the players and wished them all the best, and I regularly talk to Groves and Lever, they're good mates.''
Many would expect the 35-year-old midfielder to be impartial with a history at both play-off finalist clubs, but Gilbert was whole-heartedly behind the Mariners as he enjoyed a beer before he watched the England match.
He said: ''It is 10 years since I played for Northampton, I don't know anybody there now.
''I have some good friends in Grimsby, and I was down for the final last month as well.''
Gilbert has just been released by manager Alan Buckley's former club, West Bromwich Albion, and is now a free agent looking for another team.
He came to Blundell Park on loan at the start of the season, playing in the first six games.
The player, who proved popular in Buckley's first spell as he helped the team on their run through the fourth, third, and second divisions, added: ''I certainly have a soft spot for them, and I always look for their results.''
NTFC fan at 8:21:58 Friday May 29 98
well if we're getting to that stage what happened to Graham Rambo Reed, eh?
haertwell cobbler at 7:23:41 Friday May 29 98
the McPherson is also believed to be an endangered species - although the Branston is known to be alive and well and has been regularly sighted at home games.
RICHARD at 0:14:33 Friday May 29 98
Reasons for not coming to the internet party: 1. It's too far to travel (the wife won't let me) 2. I haven't got a thing to wear (my 70's gear is so embarrassing these days) 3. I can't afford to stay overnight (the wife won't let me) 4. I'm really shy ( I'm old and ugly) 5. I shall be on holiday ( I've got to clean out the caravan at Bognor Regis) 6. I can't see on the party list any of the faithful few who have kept the web weaving these past few weeks ( I can only see Ray and Ton the list) 7. The money's in the post (Of course I love you) 8. I'm sure I wouldn't enjoy it (the wife won't let me) 9. It will be my anniversary and I promised the wife a weekend to remember (OK, I'm coming!)
Eddie McGoldrick Appreciation Society at 23:18:19 Thursday May 28 98
Resistance is futile. Come join us, with Eddie we can conquer the universe
locutus at 22:54:2 Thursday May 28 98
AYE
Midgers at 22:51:34 Thursday May 28 98
AYE!
Ray at 22:48:26 Thursday May 28 98
AYE
Ray at 22:48:16 Thursday May 28 98
To put NTFC Fan out of his misery - could all those going to the partyy say "aye"!
Roy Hammond at 22:11:40 Thursday May 28 98
Don't leave us Atko; especially not for the turkey's.
T. at 20:26:53 Thursday May 28 98
What about Keith McPherson, is he in the same void as Dave Gilbert?
hartwell cobbler at 20:12:42 Thursday May 28 98
The Dave Gilbert remains a mystery to modern science. There have been sightings in the past. Some claimed to have seen him flitting across the vast open spaces of the County Ground tundra. More recently he was seen as a black and white spectre,allegedly singing while he was fishing. But since then there have been no reports of the elusive Dave Gilbert. In July Major Bashford-Snell is leading an expedition to seek evidence which will once and for all prove the reality of the Dave Gilbert. Watch this cyberspace....
hartwell cobbler at 20:12:27 Thursday May 28 98
The Dave Gilbert remains a mystery to modern science. There have been sightings in the past. Some claimed to have seen him flitting across the vast open spaces of the County Ground tundra. More recently he was seen as a black and white spectre,allegedly singing while he was fishing. But since then there have been no reports of the elusive Dave Gilbert. In July Major Bashford-Snell is leading an expedition to seek evidence which will once and for all prove the reality of the Dave Gilbert. Watch this cyberspace....
NTFC fan at 20:9:15 Thursday May 28 98
I don't recognise many of the names on the party list. Whats it in aid of? Are there any fetishes involved? Does everyone know each other and I will be all on my own?
hartwell cobbler at 20:0:8 Thursday May 28 98
Efon Elad was actually a Macaroon..
hartwell cobbler at 19:55:41 Thursday May 28 98
Brian Johnstone was once stopped on a station platform by an old biddy who said to him:"I think I recognise you, don't I? Aren't you someone who was..!!? Did she think she was talking to Eddie McGoldrick ?
Efon Elad at 19:40:5 Thursday May 28 98
I'll come back to ya side to add some Cameroon flair mon.
Peter Gleasure at 19:38:41 Thursday May 28 98
If Woodman is sold i'd be happy to step in for him.
Dave Gilbert at 19:34:19 Thursday May 28 98
What about me?
(By the way does anyone know where I'm playing these days, I presume I'm not at Grimsby anymore)
EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB at 19:29:44 Thursday May 28 98
ANYBODY WISHING TO JOIN THE EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB MUST WRITE A LETTER TO THE COBBLERS DEMANDING THAT HE IS SIGNED.
CK at 19:25:33 Thursday May 28 98
Can i join the EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB?
EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB at 19:24:14 Thursday May 28 98
HAIL KING EDDIE KING OF THE COUNTY GROUND. HOPEFULLY SOON TO BE EMPEROR OF SIXFIELDS.
Eddie McGoldrick Appreciation Society at 19:22:20 Thursday May 28 98
I think we should cast aside our differrences and unite to form the most powerful group of Eddie supporters the world has ever seen
EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB at 19:18:13 Thursday May 28 98
Our fan club is better than your society.
Eddie McGoldrick Appreciation Society at 19:16:29 Thursday May 28 98
Our society completely endorses the views of the Eddie McGoldrick Fan Club
Ray at 18:59:38 Thursday May 28 98
The latest list of the people going to the party can be found at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ray.clements/party3.htm
Ray at 18:58:26 Thursday May 28 98
Perhaps if we all emailed Norwich and told them that we want him to go because of boring negative football they will cross him off the list.
T. at 18:39:20 Thursday May 28 98
Ray Van Dulleman has been released by IA, who is now on a shortlist of three for the Norwich job.
hartwell cobbler at 17:21:41 Thursday May 28 98
poshboy:your grammar, spelling and comments have one thing in common - they are all pretty poor. go away and get some help. then, when you have learned how to construct a sentence properly and have something articulate and meaningful to say, it may just be possible to conduct a dialogue with you. there's no point, otherwise, in wasting your time at the keyboard...unless of course you subscribe to the theory that, given enough time, a monkey will enventually write the complete works of Shakespeare.
IWPBWPO at 17:7:59 Thursday May 28 98
everyone ignore him so he goes away
I WISH POSHBOY WOULD PISS OFF at 17:6:56 Thursday May 28 98
I bet you are a seven stone weakling with coke bottle glasses and a bald head. Go and get a girlfriend you sad man and one day, you may be big enough to come to a game at Sixfields without running home scared
POSHBOY at 16:47:31 Thursday May 28 98
Truth hurts huh?
I WISH POSHBOY WOULD PISS OFF at 16:18:9 Thursday May 28 98
...cause he is talking shite
EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB at 15:54:44 Thursday May 28 98
WHO NEEDS ATKINS WHEN WE CAN HAVE EDDIE.
EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB at 15:53:27 Thursday May 28 98
WITH EDDIE AS PLAYER-MANAGER THE COBBLERS WILL HAVE WORLD DOMINATION.
POSHBOY at 15:37:14 Thursday May 28 98
Oh so you agree your team is not entertaining, just like Grimsby according to you. Are you also saying you enjuy your teams crap style of playing also? You also said you'd be interested to see how many of the pathetic Grimsby following would follow them next season, I believe I asked you the same about your day trippers. As for posting three times, apologies to the webmaster, but it's the connection problems with using a message board of this type - I'm used to them being quick. You still haven't answered the question as to how many chances you had on Sunday, either.
POSHBOY at 15:35:47 Thursday May 28 98
Oh so you agree your team is not entertaining, just like Grimsby according to you. Are you also saying you enjuy your teams crap style of playing also? You also said you'd be interested to see how many of the pathetic Grimsby following would follow them next season, I believe I asked you the same about your day trippers. As for posting three times, apologies to the webmaster, but it's the connection problems with using a message board of this type - I'm used to them being quick.
NTFC fan at 15:26:17 Thursday May 28 98
who will be at this party of Rays? Could be quite fun to put faces to pen names
The Oxford Cobbler at 15:14:19 Thursday May 28 98
Ray - I don't think it was a stutter, he was choking just like his beloved posh did after christmas.
Ray at 14:52:16 Thursday May 28 98
As I was pruning the file I took the oportunity to delete 2 of the repeats!
The Oxford Cobbler at 14:43:19 Thursday May 28 98
Poshboy - Once again i have to reply to people because they don't read what i have written. A lack education seems to widespread in the east of our country. I never said we were entertaining nor did i say i enjoyed the style of football we play.
Why did you post your comments 3 times. Have you got a stutter?
POSHBOY at 14:31:58 Thursday May 28 98
To the Oxford Cobbler: Are you seriously trying to say that you actually enjoy Atkins hoof-it style of football and find it entertaining? Look where it got you on Sunday, how many real chances did you have? Yup none. You were never in the game and you let 20,000 Grimsby fans outsing you. How many of your 40,000 day trippers will be at the football supermarket that is Sixfields, next season?
Ray at 14:31:45 Thursday May 28 98
All dates should be arranged for 20th. June at Sixfields Executive suite for the Internet party (actually it starts on Friday with an enormous pub crawl and gradually peters out sometime on Sunday) Sign up and come along for the hangover of a lifetime! If enough people from the Cobblers newsgroup sign up I can guarantee a few Cobblers there as well. Check out http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ray.clements/party2.htm
NTFC fan at 14:2:6 Thursday May 28 98
Nadge, do you want to go out on a date??
Steve at 13:22:6 Thursday May 28 98
Woodman to Leicester? I don't think so. I saw Leiscester against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the autumn and they had this brilliant goalie with the league's most amazing name - Pegguy Apaxhed (or some such). If they've still got him, they wouldn't need Woody, at least not for the first team.
The Oxford Cobbler at 12:4:54 Thursday May 28 98
Mr Honesty - I would be grateful if you and the the rest of your inbred relations in Lincolnshire could grasp the English language. As I stated "there could have been only one loser on Sunday". There is more to life than a 1-0 victory. As a team and a community we could not have lost but only gained. We were not expected to stay in the division let alone reach Wembley. For us losing meant a great day out (shame about the unfriendly, negative and biased opposition supporters) and some money in the bank. For you losing would have been a disaster. It will be interesting to see how many of your pathetic Wembley crowd will turn up to support the team next season. I suppose you could use the excuse that there aren't enough buses to transport you to the ground from Grimsby as you did on Sunday. OK you play a better style of football than us but is it entertaining. I'd say not!
Ray at 11:17:17 Thursday May 28 98
Yep - hes normally number 11
nadge at 10:57:12 Thursday May 28 98
wow - have I missed out this week! As Im now young, free and single - has anyone got Roy's number?!
Anon at 9:15:43 Thursday May 28 98
oh, no - not the woodman transfer saga again ! yes, he's a good goalie. but i can't see why o'neil should want him - after all he had a stinker at leicester.
Kevin Simons at 8:23:9 Thursday May 28 98
Delia Smith has said (www.teamtalk.com) that the new manager of Noriwch must have experience of working successfully within a small budget and that Pulis fits the bill. Atkins may not be the done deal everyone thinks. It says Pulis was forced to sell Akinbiyi and that's why he wants out.
Anon at 7:29:20 Thursday May 28 98
It doesn't take a brain surgeon to work out the forwards IA is interested in: Alan Smart (Carlisle), Corrazin and Beadle. Haven't seen confirmation of Corazin's move to the Gills, but will the directors endorse any transfer deals if they have openly stated that they will not stand in Atkins' way if he wants to move? And don't be surprised to see O'Neill come in for Woodman if Keller pushes his demand to move to the continent.
Ray at 0:45:51 Thursday May 28 98
Nope - sorry. As soon as I hear anything I'll create a new fixtures list.
RICHARD at 0:22:43 Thursday May 28 98
Ray: Do you have an idea as to when season ticket details will be available and what about next seasons fixture list? I have to plan my itinerary to pastures new ( Maine Road, Britannia Stadium etc.)
Ray at 0:8:20 Thursday May 28 98
If I read Ian Atkins correctly I don't think that his actual pay packet will form the most important part of the equation. He wants to manage one of the top teams in the country (as do most managers) and he will only leave if he feels he has the chance of doing this. I would hope that the magnificent support for the team at both Wembley and that magical evening against Rovers will sway him. In this regard I don't think that namaging Norwich and managing the Cobblers are the same job - just the same title. Atkins managed other teams before he came here with nowhere near the success he has achieved at the club and I have a hunch (or at least a hope) that this will be if not uppermost then at least a part to be considered.
gary spooner at 23:52:17 Wednesday May 27 98
ian atkins has done a great job(and i have regularly slated his negative tactics in the past)but you cannot blame him if he goes onto pastures new. would any of you turn down the chance of doing the same job you are doing now for considerably more money?would you heck as like!especially when you have all the job security of a football manager!despite the glories of the last two years , the reality of football is that if the cobbs were near bottom come october(highly unlikely!)then ian atkins would get sacked and you (and i)would agree with the decision.the main problem i see is that many cobbs players have now put themselves in the shop window, and,they too cannot be blamed for taking significant wage increases if offered.as supporters we never change our allegiance-once a cobb-always a cobb-hence,i no longer live in northampton but i have always followed the team(even when we were CRAP!!)but to the manager and players it is a JOB-IT PAYS THE MORTGAGE AND FEEDS THE KIDS!I repeat the question-if you work in a factory or office for £200 a week and someone else says
"do the same for me and i'll pay you £500 a week" WOULD YOU SAY NO?the manager and players have given us two unforgettable seasons
and we should all be grateful for what we have received!LONG MAY IT CONTINUE WITH ALL STAFF,CURRENT AND FUTURE!
RICHARD at 23:50:16 Wednesday May 27 98
On the subject of goings and comings: IA has done the best with the resources at his disposal; many have done worse with more! We are a 2/3 Div outfit at present and only cash will change that. Remember Grimsby's side cost about £1 million; ours a mere £2-300,000, of which Sealo & Threestone make up about half!! If IA goes, good luck to him. But if he stays ( whether he gets the job offer and turns it down, stays because he wants the job, or doesn't make the cut ) then he deserves our support, regardless. Fans are fickle at the best of times, this last few weeks has proved that in spades, but we need to pull together.There are many out there looking for us to plunge back into obscurity, and I, for one, have enjoyed the last two seasons too much to give it up again. New blood IS needed to progress beyond the fringe of Div.1- So where's the money coming from? At this stage nobody knows for certain, although some well-informed guesses seem too consistent to be far from the mark. I can only hope the rumours materialise into a concrete offer, and that the resulting influx of new talent, melded with the tried and tested, proves a winning combination - that's strong management at the business end and on the pitch, spirit and determination from the playing staff that has seen us prosper against the odds these past few seasons, and a willingness from the club's lifeblood - us, the fans - to stand up (sorry, sit down) and be counted upon to back the manager and team and to contribute to a new era for the Cobblers.
Ray at 23:32:41 Wednesday May 27 98
I thought it was Barry Fry.....
Anon at 23:9:11 Wednesday May 27 98
poshboy - you're all talk. just like barry fry.
hartwell cobbler at 23:5:5 Wednesday May 27 98
let's not get all gloomy about the atkins rumour. even if its true that he's speaking to norwich, that's all at present. he's also unlikely to be the only one in the frame. and i don't necessarily agree he's in great demand. by whom ? there's no evidence for this. let's remember the woodman episode - the last great "he's going" rumour/paper talk. what came of it all ? nothing. as far as i'm aware the club didn't even get an offer. and it certainly not one involving serious money. so, at this stage,let's not get too worked up about it,eh? que sera.
POSHBOY at 23:4:58 Wednesday May 27 98
Yes, it's all going horribly wrong isn't it? Atkins is on his way out and you'll do a Brentford next season. HA HA HA HA To listen to you lot saying how unlucky you were against Grimsby, were we watching the same match? Please tell me of a single chance you had. Lot's of love from your good buddies at London Road (The team that did win the second division play off final at Wembley) HA HA HA HA 41,000 DAY TRIPPERS PAH!
CK at 22:34:3 Wednesday May 27 98
A major problem is that due to the lack of money at the club in recent years Cobblers have not been bringing their own youngsters through. Instead players have had to be brought in free and Atkins seemed to be a good judge of players e.g.Hunter. Even if money did come in for players such as Hunter i'm not sure it would be used wisely.
T. at 22:29:53 Wednesday May 27 98
Steve, I agree, I'm more concerned about who he'd take with him rather than him leaving.
EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB at 22:26:24 Wednesday May 27 98
It is time for Eddie to be appointed player- manager. Appoint Eddie an soon Juventus will be left in our trail on our way to world domination. HAIL KING EDDIE..
Ray at 22:25:45 Wednesday May 27 98
I must admit I did say early this season that I would not be broken hearted if IA went but I feel that we definitely need him for the next few months at least to gee the lads up becuase I can see us rolling down the league without the right man in charge.
Steve at 22:18:35 Wednesday May 27 98
Gloomy stuff - all this talk about Atkins going. Not that we'll miss him in particular. Yes - he's been great for us, but I reckon the likes of Kevin Wilson could take over pretty well. No - what bothers me is this. Atkins goes and what does he do? Takes Hunter and Parrish with him. Now that's what I call BAD news.
T. at 22:13:54 Wednesday May 27 98
and don't change the message board it's cool just the way it is, has Wilf been reincarnated yet?
T. at 22:12:25 Wednesday May 27 98
a couple of weeks ago I was told by a Leicester supporting friend that O'Neill was on his way out (that was why their chairman had resigned, so he didn't get the blame) to either Celtic or Liverpool (who have an option on him any way?) and when he went IA was gonna go to Leicester.
CK at 22:11:26 Wednesday May 27 98
It isn't a rumour it has been confirmed. However, if he doesn't go to Norwich he will be in great demand.
Phil Baron at 21:31:12 Wednesday May 27 98
Next time mariners we will do you on and off the pitch!
Phil Baron at 21:29:32 Wednesday May 27 98
Only joking about the laptop! Your all a bunch of boring farts anyway!
Ray at 21:21:20 Wednesday May 27 98
'fraid its true folks.....
Ray at 21:20:44 Wednesday May 27 98
Now I'm REALLY depressed. We have had 28,000 visitors. If we all donated a fiver perhaps we could brribe him to stay for £100K?
Anon at 21:19:41 Wednesday May 27 98
can CK tell us where he heard this newsflash, please ?
CK at 19:5:41 Wednesday May 27 98
***NEWSFLASH**** Cobblers have allowed Norwich to talk to Atkins and he will go on holiday for a week and will then decide. Others in the running are Dave Watson and Nigel Spackman.
EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB at 18:18:29 Wednesday May 27 98
Hmmmm "we need a midfielder withe the skill of Dozzell and the commitment of Hunter" says Steve and NTFC fan. Who could fit the bill? EDDIE OF COURSE.....AND HE IS ON A FREE.
hartwell cobbler at 17:55:28 Wednesday May 27 98
insider - i wish you were right about netting £350k from wembley! i think the actual figure will be nearer £125k. as to a mystery benefactor, i hope you're right and that there is someone. god knows, we need the cash! this might answer my query about Ian Atkins new strikeforce. if he's got three new ones lined up and if they are to be better than what we've already got, then some real money will have to be splashed out. you're talking big six figure sums just to get someone in lower leagues with any kind of cv. and remember, bristol city have just signed the gills star man for £1.2MILLION! SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST! but even if we could afford alan shearer, he'd be no use unless he was fed quality ball. and, again, that's the real problem. until we can get our midfield passing the ball on the ground, accurately to feet or into space at the right angles, no cobblers striker's going to score the 20-something goals which are the hallmark of a good finisher.
yes, IA's done a fantastic job with very little cash and we've probably had to play the long ball game to suit our limitatons. but in the final analysis, surely its easier for a forward to work with the ball to his feet than trying to get it coming over his shoulder from 50 ft and at 50mph ? the old addage in soccer still holds true - its a simple game - a pass and movement game. so, i really do think, to progress, we must start playing this way..even with our present players there's enough talent to make this work. we don't need to be over-fussy...but we should be trying to keep possession, pass accurately and to feet or for players to run onto..especially in the box
Mr Honesty at 17:26:18 Wednesday May 27 98
Oxford Cobbler, or should that be Oxford comedy cobbler. If we were the losers on sunday then I'LL take losing anyday. Lever was man of match, but all he and peter had to do was get a headache. You play
percentage footie so the opposing defence is obviously
going to see more of the ball(unlike your strikers). Anyone with to
feet can hoof it into a penalty area. While teams like yours
exist English football is all the poorer. Who knows, a great
ball player may be hiding away in cobbler youth team, but has not
got an earthly if he has to play muppet football. Now go away
and support a football side like Oxford United, you stupid
boy.
I'm not coming back on this site so don,t waste money coming up with some pathetic remark.
The Insider at 17:21:59 Wednesday May 27 98
We should net £350k from the final and we do despite my initial cynicism have a mystery benefactor and it's not Steven Griggs.
Steve at 16:49:38 Wednesday May 27 98
NTFC fan, I think you're right - someone with Dozzell's skill and Roy Hunter's commitment. There must be someone just past their peak who would fit the bill.
NTFC fan at 16:46:15 Wednesday May 27 98
in reply to the Hartwell cobbler, yeah, we suffer in midfield. The CV a new player should have - can control a high ball, get it to his feet, pinpoint pass it around, hold the game up, maybe run forward now and again to give the central defence a few worries. I think we only need one player like this to get out of Div 2. Who is it? No idea.
Steve at 16:27:5 Wednesday May 27 98
Yes - this Notice Board is great, nothing needs changing. I don't understand what some people are complaining about. Ian Atkins. I agree with most of what's been said. Yes, of course one day he'll go. It's inevitable. I think the likeliest scenario will take place a couple of months into the new season. Both Mark Mcghee at Wolves and Trevor Francis at Birmingham are drinking in the Last Chance Saloon. Francis in particular is disliked by Mrs.Solid Fish (clumsy translation of Peschisolido) alias Karen Brady. If/when either has a dodgy start to the season, they will go, to be replaced by local boy, IA. The only thing that might hold him back is if he (a) has funds available from a new owner/sponsor and (b) we are riding high at the time. However, I guess that the likelihood is that he would go like a shot to either club and who would blame him. West Brom is another possibility, but less likely as they've not got much dosh. Finally, who would replace IA? One of the bootroom boys? Thompson or Wilson? Or a former crowd favourite like Richard Hill? Last seen at Wycombe under John Gregory. Is he still there? Who knows. Whoever it is will have one hell of an act to follow.
TRB Mark at 16:5:32 Wednesday May 27 98
.....but before I go, a thief has broken into P****boro's trophy room. Police are looking a fan carrying a blue carpet
TRB Mark at 16:2:1 Wednesday May 27 98
I too thought that the Norwich manergerial seat had been filled? Corrazzin has gone to Gillinghan, apparently. Poshboy, how is David Rennie by the way ; ). Right, I'm off to lay down in a darkened room with me phone bill
hartwell cobbler at 15:50:18 Wednesday May 27 98
Ian Atkins is lining up three new forwards, according to today's chron & echo. on the money he's likely to have available can he secure the services of THREE players who are likely to be better than freestone and seal ? better surely to concentrate on one - depending of course on who is going...
if sunday's match underlined anything, though, it's that the prime need is for quality ball to the forwards, especially in the box. that point was made by alan brazil on sky sports and by alan buckley afterwards. both were spot on. regardless of our style of build-up play, its the final ball in which is the most telling and which we need to work on.
to that end, i believe that seal and freestone - and perhaps chris lee - would score many more goals, given proper delivery and service in the pen area.
i do, therefore, wonder whether our main priority should be a proven playmaker.
hartwell cobbler at 15:41:14 Wednesday May 27 98
maybe i'm losing the plot...but what on earth was that ghost of david rennie stuff all about ? perhaps the writer of that erudite masterpiece of prose could enlighten me?
NTFC fan at 14:28:28 Wednesday May 27 98
Three cowboys are sitting around a campfire, out on the lonesome
prairie, each with the bravado for which cowboys are famous. A night of
tall tales begins.
The first says, "I must be the meanest, toughest cowboy there is.
Why, just the other day, a bull got loose in the corral and gored six
men before I wrestled it to the ground, by the horns, with my bare
hands."
The second can't stand to be bested. "Why that's nothing. I was
walking down the trail yesterday and a fifteen foot rattler slid out
from under a rock and made a move for me. I grabbed that snake with my
bare hands, and bit its head off, and sucked the poison down in one
gulp. And I'm still here today."
The third cowboy remained silent, slowly stirring the coals
with his penis.
The Ghost of David Rennie at 14:7:11 Wednesday May 27 98
THE Mariners rounded off a fantastic season as they toured Grimsby and
Cleethorpes on an open-top bus last night to the delight of thousands of fans who lined the streets to catch a glimpse of their idols.
Reporter David Laister joined the team for the two-hour journey which
took the squad from Blundell Park to the Town Hall.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
UP THE POSH! UP THE POSH! UP THE POSH! UP THE POSH! UP THE POSH!
The Ghost of David Rennie at 14:6:12 Wednesday May 27 98
THE Mariners rounded off a fantastic season as they toured Grimsby and
Cleethorpes on an open-top bus last night to the delight of thousands of fans who lined the streets to catch a glimpse of their idols.
Reporter David Laister joined the team for the two-hour journey which
took the squad from Blundell Park to the Town Hall.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
UP THE POSH! UP THE POSH! UP THE POSH! UP THE POSH! UP THE POSH!
Ralph at 14:4:41 Wednesday May 27 98
Ian Atkins appears to be a very decent, honest, hard working bloke and I would like to think he will stay, but one thing is for sure there is no loyalty in football. Not so much from Ian's side but his employers and those 'fans' that have given him such a hard time. Go back as recent as the away leg v Bristol Rovers and witness prat in the green hat! Remeber him? I think Atkins is the best manager since Bill Dodgin and we must keep him.
Ralph at 13:59:30 Wednesday May 27 98
I thought that Dave Watson was favourite for the Norwich job. Ex-Canary and Everton type geezer.
The Oxford Cobbler at 13:11:16 Wednesday May 27 98
It is interesting to see the bitterness between fans continue after such an entertaining game on Sunday. I would like to say that both crowds were a credit to there teams and the division.
To all Grimsby fans - OK you won but so you should have. It obvious that your squad of players is better than ours and the fact that it is worth more proves the point. I can't understand why you as people are so defensive. Get a life!
The consulation I take from the game includes the fact that it was one of your defenders, NOT one of your over elaborate attackers, that won MAN OF THE MATCH. It was obvious that your defense had more to do. Also when you watch the game on the tele your celebrations as you lift the trophy are completely drowned out by the noise from ther Cobblers fans.
I afraid that whatever the result there could only be one loser on Sunday and that was Grimsby. Yes, we lost but this season has been a bonus. We will ride high in the 2nd whilst you will scrapping in the relegation zone once again.
Lincolnshire Sausages at 12:52:51 Wednesday May 27 98
Click on News 'unall.
Lincolnshire sausages at 12:47:23 Wednesday May 27 98
O.K. you've had time to dry the tears, so why not log on
to www.grimsby-online.co.uk and click on 'Sport' to get
loads to comments and reports on the match. Now I'm off
to the DOC to get me valium, and a neck brace fitted.
NTFC fan at 12:34:51 Wednesday May 27 98
I think that the fact that this noticeboard is just full of people writing what they want is what makes it so appealing. If you split it into topics, it will lose its spontaneity. Onto IA - does he get a good pay package etc from NTFC? I can't imagine we'd be able to compete with Norwich and their Colmans Mustards money. And I thought we'd secured the Nationwide as a shirt sponsor next season? If not, isn't it time for a little bit of local pressure on the Carlsbergs / Barclaycards / Weetabix's of this world to sponsor us? We have a lot of big co's in the county - they should pay us back by sponsoring our club.
hartwell cobbler at 12:2:11 Wednesday May 27 98
i also happen to think this is a good noticeboard. yes, of course, improvements can always be made. but its fast. its readable..lots use it...and there's some interesting and informative chatter. what more does anyone want ?
ref ian atkins to norwich - i heard the same rumour y'day from a bristol rovers fan. like the rest of us, i'm in the dark. but i'd say it would have to be a)a very good offer b)IA would have to feel he's taken the cobblers as far as he can (which i doubt). also, it would mean moving east. and with a family that's a big decision, especially knowing the uncertainties of soccer management. and recently the norwich hot seat has not been the most stable job to say the least. i believe IA is hoping he can get the money he needs here to strengthen the team and take us into div one, anyway. the one thing which may frustrate him sooner or later is available cash. after all, we are still technically in administration. we don't have a major sponsor/backer. we don't have a large enough stadium or exec boxes to help generate extra capital. all we can do is watch this space....!
John at 12:0:21 Wednesday May 27 98
For example, see the World Cup message board forum:
http://chat.sportsline.com/u/soccer/worldcup98/forum.html
The way that they split the conversation into topics makes the whole thing easier to read.
John at 11:48:42 Wednesday May 27 98
I'm glad that this Cobblers site exists, and I think that the person who set it up has done a good job. Is there any other forum where people from outside N'pton, who follow the Cobblers, can keep in touch? I don't think so.
However, I do agree that the message board is a bit hard to use. Ones that use a "thread" system are easier to work with, because you don't have all these different conversations getting mixed together.
Thanks for adding the "No Frames" option. I always use it.
Bez at 11:33:41 Wednesday May 27 98
Lets sign Corazzin, he scored 17 goals this season and he is free! Lets also sign a left winger. I feel we look unbalanced when Gibb plays on the right. Finally don't ever eat fish again, apparently Grimsby piss on our fish, not that their docks do anything anymore. Up the Cobblers in 1998/99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Owen at 11:18:45 Wednesday May 27 98
btw - what a great day Sunday was - would have bin greater if we'd won but still a great end to a great season. Up the Cobblers!
Owen at 11:9:10 Wednesday May 27 98
This message board is excellent. Get lost if you don't like it. Couldn't have put it better NTFC fan - so I didn't.
TRB Mark at 11:5:32 Wednesday May 27 98
Ray, don't change it! I look at other fans boards (or in the case of Boro "boreds") and they take ages to download ect. At least all the messages get read this way. Like NTFC fan sez, bog off if you don't like it.
NTFC fan at 10:16:20 Wednesday May 27 98
This message board is excellent. Get lost if you don't like it
Phil Baron at 10:9:30 Wednesday May 27 98
Morning all I would like to apologise to whoever has received any e-mails from my computer in the last 4 days that have been rude or otherwise less constructive.I lent my laptop to someone who has had great pleasure sending stupid e-mails to everyone.It is now 10am and have just gone to my e-mail and have loads of return e-mails saying your dead now etc!!!!! Never mind the culprit will be delt with so if anyone had been offended by this idiot please accept my total apology IT WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.bye until next season.
POSHBOY at 10:7:38 Wednesday May 27 98
Yeah, it's brilliant for following threads as well....not. Get yourself a decent messageboard for free at www.InsideTheWeb.com
Anon at 10:1:46 Wednesday May 27 98
Say what you like about the comments but this bulletin board is probably one of the fastest and easiest to use on the net.
POSHBOY at 9:54:25 Wednesday May 27 98
CUT i also saw some pretty anti-social behaviour on the way down to the stadium by some of our "fans". their language, posturing and general lack of decency in a public place was a total embarrassment. CUT - Probably the same wankers who smashed up The Cemetary in Rochdale and spoiled it for everyone else. - Jeez is this message board ever crap, for Gods sake put a decent one on here!
Anon at 9:50:51 Wednesday May 27 98
Ray at 9:50:11 Wednesday May 27 98
Obviously the Poshboy is choking on our sewage.
POSHBOY at 9:49:13 Wednesday May 27 98
< Probably the same wankers who smashed up The Cemetary in Rochdale and spoiled it for everyone else.
POSHBOY at 9:46:46 Wednesday May 27 98
< Probably the same wankers who smashed up The Cemetary in Rochdale and spoiled it for everyone else.
NTFC fan at 9:28:46 Wednesday May 27 98
Any truth in the rumour that Norwich have made a formal offer to Ian Atkins? So my Watford fan friend tells me. Wilf, I mean, Insider??
hartwell cobbler at 9:1:44 Wednesday May 27 98
richard - are you the same richard who used to live at horton and who i used to go to cobblers away matches with ? as to where i get my info from, well it comes from "various sources" as journalists say. actually i'm friends with a number of fans in business and they have their noses close to the ground. i'm also lucky enough to have some contacts inside the club. while i can't claim the information i put on this site is correct or accurate all i say is it's faithfully reported as i hear it.
i would endorse what ray says about bad language. i also saw some pretty anti-social behaviour on the way down to the stadium by some of
our "fans". their language, posturing and general lack of decency in a public place was a total embarrassment. don't they realise they let down the club and the town. if i were a grimsby supporter - especially
the casual ones looking for a good family day out - i would have been appalled, and in some cases, scared.
altough quite clearly from northampton i noticed that many of these young idiots were wearing no colours whatsoever. so, i can only presume, they were down for the day to abuse, foul mouth and generally aggravate all who were unfortunate enough to get in their way - especially those wearing black and white.they are no doubt the same sad individuals who we see swaggering and staggering about the town centre of a saturday night.
i was sickened by them - and i can only say that all decent cobblers fans wouldn't want anything to do with them, either. to those grimsby fans who were intimidated by these oafs i can only say sorry. we don't want them any more than you.
finally, on to things more positive: i expect some news soon ref the stadium expansion and will post anything i get on this site. and before atkins announces his retained list, anyone any thoughts as to who he will let go ? i assume dozell won't stay. van dulleman also looks likely to depart - which is sad because we haven't had a change to judge him. who else ?
hartwell cobbler at 9:1:38 Wednesday May 27 98
richard - are you the same richard who used to live at horton and who i used to go to cobblers away matches with ? as to where i get my info from, well it comes from "various sources" as journalists say. actually i'm friends with a number of fans in business and they have their noses close to the ground. i'm also lucky enough to have some contacts inside the club. while i can't claim the information i put on this site is correct or accurate all i say is it's faithfully reported as i hear it.
i would endorse what ray says about bad language. i also saw some pretty anti-social behaviour on the way down to the stadium by some of
our "fans". their language, posturing and general lack of decency in a public place was a total embarrassment. don't they realise they let down the club and the town. if i were a grimsby supporter - especially
the casual ones looking for a good family day out - i would have been appalled, and in some cases, scared.
altough quite clearly from northampton i noticed that many of these young idiots were wearing no colours whatsoever. so, i can only presume, they were down for the day to abuse, foul mouth and generally aggravate all who were unfortunate enough to get in their way - especially those wearing black and white.they are no doubt the same sad individuals who we see swaggering and staggering about the town centre of a saturday night.
i was sickened by them - and i can only say that all decent cobblers fans wouldn't want anything to do with them, either. to those grimsby fans who were intimidated by these oafs i can only say sorry. we don't want them any more than you.
finally, on to things more positive: i expect some news soon ref the stadium expansion and will post anything i get on this site. and before atkins announces his retained list, anyone any thoughts as to who he will let go ? i assume dozell won't stay. van dulleman also looks likely to depart - which is sad because we haven't had a change to judge him. who else ?
Steve at 8:50:53 Wednesday May 27 98
It is with a tear in my eye that I read these valedictory messages from recent regular contributors such as Wilf and Richard. If the last 2 weeks haven't brought us the final result we'd all prayed for, they have broght us some brilliant new contributors - I'll even miss The Mariner. So stick around lads. It would be great to keep hearing from you through the summer and on into the greatest Cobblers season ever. You've got so much (sob) still to give (blub). Don't leave us now!
RICHARD at 0:26:15 Wednesday May 27 98
In my haste to make it to Wembley in good time last Sunday, I forgot to post a final message. In fact, I arrived at the station to discover I'd left the tickets behind!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fortunately, I made it with plenty of time to spare and managed to soak up the atmosphere around the ground. I wanted to say thanks to the regular contributors over the past few intoxicating weeks leading up to another magnificent occasion. Ray: the numbers just keep piling up; thanks for all your efforts; much appreciated. Wilf: Gone but not forgotten!; Wow, what a great few weeks we shared. Perhaps Ralph can take up the mantle now?? NTFC fan: Whether anonymous or with cover blown, you've kept the comments coming and the ticker running. T: your warblings have added a musical charm to an otherwise tone deaf ensemble. You were my first, by the way (e-mail that is!). Steve: Never saw the mug shot but your cup brimmeth over with heart-felt oratory. Can I still have a pot? Hartwell Cobbler: I look forward to your snippets of info. Where do you get your 'gen from? And finally, to all those others, too numerous to mention, as they say at the Oscar ceremonies, thanks for making my first two months on the net an enjoyable, if costly, experience. Although I live many miles away, I'm contemplating buying two season tickets. If enough of The Wembley 42,000 (cf. The Guildford 4, The Birmingham 6) remain faithful and purchase a seat at the Mecca of East Midlands footie, the Council will have to increase ground capacity @6fields!! Thanks again; it's been a lot of fun.
Ray at 23:56:59 Tuesday May 26 98
Thoughts for our "friends" downriver at 'boro. Billing Sewage Works discharges into the Nene - so guess what you are drinking! Makes me feel better everytime I flush the loo.
Ray at 23:55:2 Tuesday May 26 98
Well - I appear to be getting pasting for things that are all out of my control. I have NOT sent any message to any "congratulations" board and indeed didn't know that one existed. I have no control over so called fans in the street and I deplore any language that causes offence. As I have already said this is the only place I can control it (although I did have sharp words with some young wally next to me at the Rovers game - and he managed to celebrate the rest of the match without recourse to such words). I have had to delete messages nearly everyday on here and previously have only had to carry out such measures twice in the last 12 months. I would also remind everyone that all pictures published on this site are copyright (which is clearly indicated) and should not be used, copied, forwarded on etc without written permission which is very seldom withheld.
RICHARD at 23:23:18 Tuesday May 26 98
Isn't it annoying when your message appears twicetwice by mistake. Especially when you change it before reposting!
RICHARD at 23:18:43 Tuesday May 26 98
Now that some of the dust has settled, a few sores and open wounds need serious healing. I believe in the freedom of speech, and a person's worth or character can often be measured in what is not said. Sadly, there are those among both sets of fans who have let themselves down but, more importantly, this has reflected badly on the teams they claim to support. Throughout the ten days following the heroics against Rovers I've managed to keep up some friendly banter with Mariner (the original) to the extent that I'm now in debt to the tune of a bottle of bubbly! No matter. I'm proud to pay up. The enjoyment of the chase exceeds the conquest, they say. Coincidentally we happen to live relatively close to each other, in exile, as it were. We hope to meet up at a local watering hole to hand over the said spoils of war and I trust the amicable tone of our verbal exchanges over the cyberwaves will be continued during an evening of topical discussion (the game,) sparkling wit (mickey-taking), blinding insight (what we/they did wrong/right),and perceptive analysis (tips for Cobblers' future). I'll report back with a master plan for our next campaign once we've met!
RICHARD at 23:11:9 Tuesday May 26 98
Now some of the dust has settled, but a few sores and open wounds need serious healing. I believe in the freedom of speech, and a person's worth or character can often be measured in what is not said. Sadly, there are those among both sets of fans who have let themselves down but, more importantly, this has reflected badly on the team they claim to support. Throughout the ten days following the heroics against Rovers I've managed to keep up some friendly banter with Mariner (the original) to the extent that I'm now down by a bottle of bubbly! Coincidentally we happen to live relatively close to each other in exile, as it were. I hope to meet up with him at a local watering hole to hand over the said spoils of war and I trust the amicable tone of our verbal interfaces over the cyberwaves will be continued for an evening of topical discussion (the game,) sparkling wit (having fun at each other's expense), blinding insight (what we did wrong),and perceptive analysis (tips for Cobblers' future). I'll report back with a master plan for our next campaign once we've met!
A Mariner Fan at 22:47:25 Tuesday May 26 98
I saw your comment to on the Grimsby Telegraph site to remove the link because of the foul language, so it is a bit rich to see abusive comments on your site from YOUR fans. I live in Milton Keynes and took my boys and friends to WembleyI thought it was a good game and a fair result. We are going to struggle next season but I believe we will fair better than you would have done.
On the return journey we had to endure a 45 minute journey of the most foul language I have ever heard. It would have made a fisher mans wife blush! Do they teach any words in Northampton schools that don't bgin with "F"?
mariner fan at 21:45:51 Tuesday May 26 98
Just recieved this message from one of your fans-anyone know the prick!Where was your mob after ? same as the team..... fucking wankers I hope you
come back down with a bang and end up where you belong.
I was the one who walked around on the edge of the pitch with my head held
up.
Not one of your lot wanted to know after, face the fact your only fit for
filleting fish and making net
From: Phil Baron [mailto:SURVIVORS@compuserve.com]
Mariner at 20:42:59 Tuesday May 26 98
Time to put a line under it and look forward to next season. My last word is that if the NTFC fans think their behaviour before the game was good natured it wasn't. I walked down Wembley High Road with my sister, brother in law, his brother in law and four kids aged 8-14 and I've never experienced anything like it. Millwall is more welcoming. We walked past the Conference Centre following a group of NTFC fans following a small group of Grimsby supporters and shouting a constant stream of abuse at them. I don't have a problem with you singing how wonderful you are, or Ian Atkins is God, or that you walk in a Carl Heggs wonderland, But that wasn't what you were singing was it! That's my last word on the subject so clean up your act if you want to go up to where the serious football gets played. On the credit side I thought you goalie was great, particularly for saving the penalty, and your manager has done a tremendous job - well done to him. I'd consolidate next year and build a team that can play in Division 1 - get a decent ball player in midfield, and a better striker than Freestone. You might end up mid table next year but really go for it in 2000. Simon Barker and Lee Charles have been given frees by QPR for example, and they'd provide an added dimension. Finally thanks to Ray for the Web site - although did you really have to put that message on our congrats board - and the piccys which I'm sending to my mates who now live abroad, and to Richard who really did well for you on the talking up the team stakes. Since I shalln't be round your way again I'll say au revoir - Paul Mariner
gary spooner at 20:15:42 Tuesday May 26 98
ok so we lost-but it was still a great day out(again!)and we have the consolation prize of being able to stuff man city twice next season!
looks like our annual day out next year will be the autoglass final as we'll be going up as champions!
hartwell cobbler at 20:5:44 Tuesday May 26 98
thank you for your interesting message. it's good to get some fair comment and some enlightenment as well. i think your remarks ref our style are very pertinent. in fact they mirror what many of us have also been saying for sometime - that while atkins has done a fantastic job with virtually no money, the time has come for us to get the ball down more and pass. grimsby, in fairness, showed at times how effective this can be. alan brazil on sky also hit the nail right on the head when he said our final ball into the box was poor. decent delivery where it matters is central to this argument. ref ISFA - it sounds like the e-mail group set up via WALOC (What a Load of Old Cobblers - the fanzine mag. this is an intranet group of e-mailers. you'll find entry to this via cobblers web site. i am in and out of it - depending on how much time i've got to spare. the only downside i find is that it can overrun your mailbox ! i went to log on last week after a day out and found 48 messages ! finally, i've said it before - but well done grimsby. in my eyes you were the best team and deserved to win (although it hurt!). i've been online with a gashead from bristol rovers since our semi-final and now know how he felt ! but you can't win 'em all and when you're beaten by a better side, you just have to admit and accept it. i'm sure i don't feel as sick as the sunderland lot, though ! what a great game that was. had more twists and turns than an agatha christie! incidentally, which players are holding out ? i suppose they want div 1 wages. this is one of the problems which usually face promoted sides - extra cost (althouth you should get more revenue). what are your plans to extend your stadium ?
cash permitting, i would expect sixfields to add a further 2,000 seats - although i believe it would in the long run be far more cost-effective to go straight up to 12,000. thanks again for the e-mail. nice to have a postive chat. as you'll see we seem to be getting some stick from peterborough fans at present. don't know why they feel the need (perhaps they have an inferiority complex!).
Ralph at 20:4:42 Tuesday May 26 98
T - It looks like Wilf has gone. I found a pile of clothes alongside the river in Kingsthorpe and those Hush Puppies looked very familiar. Sad day, Sob!
Ralph at 20:0:41 Tuesday May 26 98
Eddie and Trevor's fan club - Morley has retired and emigrated to Norway (his wife is Norwegian) and is pretty handy with a carving knife, allegedly. I agree that class is permanent but I would stop short of signing Cliff Holton and John Buchanan. Time stands still for no man and Ian Atkins has to find the future MacPherson's, Morleys and McGoldricks. Stop living in the past.
David Peasgood from Grimsby at 19:24:57 Tuesday May 26 98
So that's that then. We win 1-0 in a match that on another day could have gone to you, (a bit like the 2-1 win for you at 6fields earlier this season after we led 1-0). My apologies for some of the gloating GTFC lads, though in fairness you weren't short of handing out the bull yourselves before the game and if your gonna give it, be prepared to take it. I read that your Mr Atkins would be sacked if you lost. I hope not. He got you to Wembley for God sake...an achievement!
For our part there are half a dozen players who might now sign new contracts, who were waiting to see where they'd be playing next year. It's a bit of a sad reflection on loyalty to see a mercenary reaction like that, though I can understand it considering a footballers working life is so short. I'm sure you'll do well next year. John Gayle is a bit clumsy and doesn't need to be quite so physical, but you have a tall and powerful team. Add some close passing (on the ground) skills and you could be a force. I also think you should look to increase your ground (as we are too). If you have a 40k background following, there was never a better time to harness the enthusiasm before it evaporates, than now.
best wishes for 98/99. maybe we'll chat again if we're drawn in the cc or fa cups.
PS are you familiar with ISFA lists. A Northampton ISFA list would be a far better medium for the sort of messages you send on this guest book. The way it works is one of you has a mail list set up (via ISFA)and your fans susbscribe to it (it is free). Whenever anyone sends a message, it goes to all subscribees, so each day you can each log on and get from 10 to 50 mails each about the club, depending how many members you have. Discussions become more interesting and exciting, club news can be published more widely etc etc. and you can keep in touch with expatriots worldwide more readily.
Apart from that you'll find it a lot of fun. You'll have a laugh, the odd row, but it's well worth it.
There are thousands of ISFA lists worldwide, and in the UK (even the Scottish DIV 3 and UK non-league clubs have them, so why not you chaps???). The GTFC list has 263 members at present, and through it we have now set up live internet commentary at home games and even had realaudio link up for the wembley final to members in canada, australia etc. You can all check it out on:
http://www.isfa.com/isfa/lists/
..... but really it needs just 1 person setting it up or it'll be very confusing.
Ray, if interested and you cant sort it out directly with ISFA, mail me and I'll put you in contact with someone who knows more about this than I do.
Cheers from Grimsby (and stuff that Man City lot)
David Peasgood
Anon at 18:43:43 Tuesday May 26 98
.... "peterborough fans should pause for thought before launching into rhetoric. when did they get to wembley two years running ?" .... We haven't. Mind you we've never LOST at Wembley either.
.... "when did they see a home crowd of 42,000 ?" ... When did the Cobblers ever have a home gate of 42000. In fact when was the last time it was over 8000 ?? Day-trippers, One-way ticket, yeah!!
..."you even managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the league".... this is true.
...."finally, your new stand apart, your ground is pretty sad and outdated. so, before you go round judging others, look at your own record. not very good, is it ?"... Who's judging? I was just filling in a blank in your memory.
hartwell cobbler at 18:24:25 Tuesday May 26 98
peterborough fans should pause for thought before launching into rhetoric. when did they get to wembley two years running ? when did they see a home crowd of 42,000 ? you even managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the league. finally, your new stand apart, your ground is pretty sad and outdated. so, before you go round judging others, look at your own record. not very good, is it ?
Simon at 17:47:50 Tuesday May 26 98
When people talk about the "wide open spaces of Wembley" I always thought that they were refering to the pitch.Now I know that they mean the Grimsby end of the famous old stadium!
TRB Mark at 15:57:25 Tuesday May 26 98
Poshboy, your wanky club could'nt even attract day trippers to Wembley!
Sod off back to Div 3. HA HA
POSHBOY at 15:21:15 Tuesday May 26 98
This time next year you'll be back where you rightfully belong, Div 3 and that's being kind, because you should really be in the GM Conference. Call Sixfields a ground, don't make me laugh - it just epitomises your hopes and expectations. The futures bright, the futures blue.
lincoln cobbler at 14:50:0 Tuesday May 26 98
never mind - i enjoyed the game and that fantastic save by super woody. I am gettin gloads of hastle of the cod-heads at the college but i hold my head up high - i am a cobblers fan. anyway automatic promotion next year? see you all at lincoln! when you come up here.
T. at 14:30:25 Tuesday May 26 98
Wilf, don't do it we'll all miss you, sob.
Paul at 14:30:5 Tuesday May 26 98
Hartwell Cobbler - Just to refresh your fading memory. Weren't you in a higher league than us 4 months ago - Jan 27th to be precise. Didn't stop us beating you 2-1 then did it ??
T. at 14:29:1 Tuesday May 26 98
I'm back! After a day without electricity, what a nightmare, I'd just like to say Sam, you didn't MISS a penalty it was SAVED by our super goalie WOODY!!!!! So stick that in your fish fryer.
hartwell cobbler at 14:11:51 Tuesday May 26 98
no, barry fry. it's true. and how perceptive of you. we will never beat the posh. because you play in a different (lower) league. hasn't that dawned on you, yet ?
and "posh boy" - talk about the pot calling the kettle black. being down in the basement league is nothing to get excited about.
on to important issues - sixfields capacity. the stadium is designed to be extended up to 15,000. it's a question of cash, physical obstacles. i've not heard the figure of 1,500 before so can't comment on that. tony clarke MP was, i believe, talking of a 2/2500 increase. and the borough council was quoted as talking about extending the stadium by 2,000. this, i think, would mean adding a tier to the north end and bringing round the main stand concourse.
having said that, the council's intention was to wait until after sunday's match. so we might hear something shortly.
Steve at 13:22:49 Tuesday May 26 98
Just had the pleasure of meeting contributer from Canada, Ian Platt, and his Dad. Ian has come over from Canada specially for the big match. It was great to put a name to a face. If anyone is ever passing Potz 'R Us in St. Giles Street, and wishes to benefit from our free counselling service for distressed supporters, then do come and say 'hello'.
David (Even GRIMSBY are in Maidenhead) at 13:15:9 Tuesday May 26 98
I might be some way from Wembley and even further from either N**thampton and Grimsby but I heard loads of Grimsby noise Sunday night! They only sing when their fishing!!!
EDDIE AND TREVOR FAN CLUB at 12:52:16 Tuesday May 26 98
Ok so their is only me and a bloke called Peter from Birmingham who like Eddie and Trevor but Cobblers should still sign them.
EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB at 12:45:40 Tuesday May 26 98
Regarding Eddie's lack of 1st team football. FORM IS TEMPORARY CLASS IS PERMANENT.
Ralph at 12:44:16 Tuesday May 26 98
Sob!
EDDIE AND TREVOR FAN CLUB at 12:43:43 Tuesday May 26 98
Both Eddie McGoldrick and Trevor Morley are already in Div. 2 and Eddie has been given a free by Man City. Eddie could play down the left instead of Frain and on Sunday all we were missing was a goal pincher= TREVOR MORLEY.
Ralph at 12:42:38 Tuesday May 26 98
Eddie's Fan Club - Guys forget the past players who were great in their day. Morley has retired and McGoldrick hasn't held a first team place for ages. Atkins will build for the future and that is what we need.
TREVOR MORLEY FAN CLUB at 12:40:12 Tuesday May 26 98
COME HOME TREVOR.COME HOME TREVOR.COME HOME TREVOR.COME HOME TREVOR.COME HOME TREVOR.COME HOME TREVOR.COME HOME TREVOR.COME HOME TREVOR.
EDDIE McGOLDRICK FAN CLUB at 12:35:16 Tuesday May 26 98
COME HOME EDDIE.COME HOME EDDIE.COME HOME EDDIE.COME HOME EDDIE.COME HOME EDDIE.COME HOME EDDIE.COME HOME EDDIE.
POSHBOY at 12:31:32 Tuesday May 26 98
As a POSH fan who sat in the Grimsby end, can I say how delighted I was that the superior team won. You may well have had 40,000 supporters? You may well have been the loudest, but you didn't win because you were total crap. Sing when your're fishing etc etc, what joy - UP THE POSH
POSHBOY at 12:30:33 Tuesday May 26 98
As a POSH fan who sat in the Grimsby end, can I say how delighted I was that the superior team won. You may well have had 40,000 supporters? You may well have been the loudest, but you didn't win because you were total crap. Sing when your're fishing etc etc, what joy - UP THE POSH
Ralph at 12:12:39 Tuesday May 26 98
Sob!
Wilf at 12:12:8 Tuesday May 26 98
That's it enough is enough, I'm going to end it all. Goodbye cruel world! This will be my last ever entry.
Sam Robbens at 11:42:23 Tuesday May 26 98
Well well well what a stuffing!!! Grimsby just outclassed Northampton we could have even be three nil as we missed a pen and hit the crossbar! We only had 21,000 supporters and we still where louder and we where singing our hearts out! oh well i'm glad we totally stuffed them! GTFC Forever
Loyal Grimsby Fan
Sam Robbens
NTFC fan at 11:31:41 Tuesday May 26 98
you also have to remember that a lot of Milton Keynesers are adopting Northampton - thats another 200,000. (I am Northampton born however - I hate MK)
TRB Mark at 11:23:12 Tuesday May 26 98
All this piss-taking by fans of other clubs about the number of "day-trippers" we took to Wembley (and to be honest, some of them got on my wick, epecially when they get amused at the agony suffered by us regulars) misses a vital point. Firstly, whatever Grimsby's excuses about it being a Bank holiday, low wage economy and they hav'nt got the potential of support that we have. Brentford, right on Wembleys doorstep still only took half what we did. Of course not everyone is going to come back up Sixfeilds but some will, as they did last year, and we as a club will continue to grow. Contrary to the image portrayed, Northampton is not a village just off the M1, but a town of 200,000 people and a place that size should/ will eventually have a Division one team.
Mr honest at 10:44:27 Tuesday May 26 98
The noise at Wembley 'gets lost' due to its size. You would need to be
on the pitch to appreciate it. When your 'keeper saved the penalty, the noise you made did not sound to loud, but a bet it did to you.
Tom at 10:38:24 Tuesday May 26 98
Yes it was a great day out. Wembley twice in a row and only a few seasons ago I remember being at the Chesterfield ground and we got stuffed to end up bottom. Probably the most depressing game I have been too. As people are beginning to say we need to look forward to next season and build the team for another push. I agree with those supporters that say it is going to be tough but with a real striker (in the Adcock or Morley class. Although I'm not suggesting that we bring them back)and with Hunter and Parrish back I think we can do it. What we will need is good cover to allow for the inevitable injuries to key players. James Hunt looks to have won a midfield place to me and with the addition of another midfielder I think we would be ok next season in that dept. The defence although excellent last season may well creak a bit next season as some of the players show their age, so I think a couple more will be needed there.
To do all this requires funds and I can't see any way around this in the short term. Sixfields can only be extended by about 1500 for next season and I don't think this will generate enough revenue to finance the changes needed. Any thoughts?
Barry Fry at 10:15:56 Tuesday May 26 98
That'll teach you lot for getting ideas above your station. Perhaps your rent-a-crowd will come and support you next season, but they won't will they cos they won't fit in your poxy little ground. Up the POSH, you'll never beat the Boro.
Gaz at 10:9:8 Tuesday May 26 98
We needn't be ashamed. Grimsby were better on the day, but let's remember: Woody's penalty save****Hill's amazing tackle****The atmosphere (much better than last year)**** The Bristol Rovers 2nd Leg game**** And the fact that this was the 5th most succesful season in our history! Think about these things and be proud!
NTFC fan at 9:56:52 Tuesday May 26 98
Well, what is there to add? Firstly, the number of fans we took was unbelievable. Absolutely fantastic, And as a town / county we should be proud that we can support our team as well as anyone in the country. I drove to Wembley from East London and there were Notrthampton supporters everywhere! Hello to the group I saw on the Mile End Road and the cars I saw on the Holloway Road too - I was in the black car with the scarves everywhere. In response to the comments other people have put - I was on the bank outside Wembley before the kick-off in the 'singing' group and it was all very good natured and Grimsby were having a laugh too. So no complaints please Mr Mariner. Very impressed too that some Mariners fan had got a banner up on a bridge above the North Circular! The game - don't really want to talk about it - first half we were pretty poor, the mariners goalie seemed to grab EVERY cross. Second half, action packed, far too stressful to go over it again. Hello to the women sitting behind me who thought that the state I was in was hilarious - ie shaking / screaming / tearful / stressed all at once. I walked out at the final whistle cause I'm afraid I'm not man enough to watch the Grimsby celebrations. Oh yes 'real ntfc fan' I got home and watched the grand prix and that was crap so I couldn't give two hoots that I missed it. I am now going to lie in a darkened room until August. Que sera sera....
Ray at 9:45:45 Tuesday May 26 98
I guess its a pity we won't meet Grimsby again - cos they will be going down when we are going up......
Ray at 9:43:39 Tuesday May 26 98
Wilf: I've been saying this for the last 2 days - have a read back a bit.
Wilf at 8:56:45 Tuesday May 26 98
No one has mentioned that Jack Lester was a least a yard off-side for the goal! Sob!
Wilf at 8:55:39 Tuesday May 26 98
Sob!
hartwell cobbler at 8:47:42 Tuesday May 26 98
well, the wembley game is over. the result a fact of life. the grimsby fans have had their say - and we've had ours. that's now all history. now's the time to look ahead and be positive. my hopes for the 98-9 season are:
1 - 1,000 of the casual fans who followed us to wembley will come back next season to help us lift the team - or (more realistically) at least make some matches.
2 - ian atkins will be able to afford to buy one or two true quality players to fill key positions. especially a proven goalscorer (although i know they do cost!).that's the real difference between us and grimsby. he must resist the temptation to buy more of the same, though!
3 - money is found somehow to extend the ground significantly - in the long run it would be more cost-effective to take the capacity to 12,000 in one go.
4 - we play the saints groundsharing very carefully and don't do it for short-term gain and leave ourselves open to being secondary tenants once again.(i'm not opposed to it per se - but if it happens it's got to be good for the cobblers)
5 - we have another great season and get into the promotion frame again. it's going to be tough, with the likes of man city, stoke, fulham, reading, notts county etc. but we should not fear them.
6 - with hunter and parrish fit again and with (hopefully) one or two better players we get the ball down more and play to feet.
7 - but in improving the side and our style of play we must, under no circumstances, jeopardise our strengths -- commitment, team spirit and
work-rate. however good your team is, these elements are what gives any team (even the juves or real madrids) the edge. (you've only got to watch juve's stars willingness to run back and tackle to prove the point).
8 - we, the fans, will continue where we left off against bristol rovers and at wembley - making sure we raise the roof and get behind the team all the time at sixfields. again the proof of good support is now in the eating - and we DID eat rovers !
all said and done, i'm sure this is going to be another momentus season. i'm sure we'll all be up for it !
Imp_In_Exile at 8:21:28 Tuesday May 26 98
I told you - this is the season of the Yellowbelly! As a 'neutral' I think the 'our support is better' than yours argument is nonsense. Of course you get a lot of day-trippers when your club gets to Wembley. Of course each set of supporters thinks that they were the loudest. (For what its worth, I thought the noise generated was about even, considering the atmosphere-destroying hole that is Wembley. Bolton cobbler - I've been to Burnden twice with Lincoln and both times the crowd struggled to break 4,000 - all teams have their ups and downs with support)
The point is that football won. For all the fact that Grimsby are too slow and lightweight to get enough possession to make their game-plan work well, they were still FAR too good for the kick-and-rush merchants. (As a Lincoln supporter still reeeling from 2.5 years of John Beck, I KNOW about kick-and-rush.) Also, Atkins' bad grace in defeat was shocking. Grimsby's goal was legitimate, your centre-half made a deliberate swipe with his trailing leg to bring down Lester for the penalty and I can't remember where your penalty claim was supposed to come from.
Still, well done on the revival of your club. I have to say that having seen the level of support at the old County Ground in the past, I didn't think you lot were that interested. See you next season!
brabs at 6:17:47 Tuesday May 26 98
unlucky cobblers,all the way from sydney,australia.
Ray at 1:19:29 Tuesday May 26 98
Match pictures have now been posted.
Ray at 22:46:5 Monday May 25 98
Mariner: The language in the street/pub I can't control - here I can!
Ray at 22:40:55 Monday May 25 98
Yep - my balls are still moving :-)
real ntfc fan at 22:34:48 Monday May 25 98
I agree with the Hartwell Cobbler. What train of thought leads a person to wear a Saints jersey to a Cobblers game? As for "NTFC fan" (from MK or wherever) I bet you wish you stayed at home and watched the Monaco Grand Prix, just like you do for every normal Cobblers game
old 'un again at 22:13:28 Monday May 25 98
Sorry I meant 2nd division but you know what I mean.....dont you?
old 'un at 22:10:26 Monday May 25 98
As a Cobblers fan for far too many years I've had a lot worse days than losing a first division play off game; so dont fret, next year will be ok.
mr whitbread at 21:10:5 Monday May 25 98
mariner why don't you bog off down the pub and celebrate instead of going on about how loud your fans were
Bolton Cobbler at 20:51:21 Monday May 25 98
Ray, have the balls on the left supposed to have stopped moving or is it just my browser?
Bolton Cobbler at 20:48:27 Monday May 25 98
Sorry to all Cobblers fans out there when I said that Aidan Davison was crap, he obviously isn't anymore. However, I can truly say that I never saw him catch one cross cleanly in 3 seasons at Bolton. As for the crowd bit, Cobblers fans sung the loudest but it doesn't really mattter because we lost. All I can say is good luck to Grimsby and you're going down next season. When Parrish and Hunter are fit again, we're going to win the championship next season with Man City coming second. Finally, to all the Mariners out there, get ready for a total stuffing at the Reebok next season and I'm pretty sure that you will not bring 20 thousand fans, I'd say more in the region of 20 hundred.
hartwell cobbler at 20:32:20 Monday May 25 98
sorry - that last message Anon, was mine ! i will admit to that as well !
Anon at 20:30:46 Monday May 25 98
mariner -sorry about wrongly identifying your keeper. but, whatever his name, he was, still, very good. i'm big enough to own up when i make a mistake. i'm also enough of a sport to admit that overall you were the better team and deserved to win on the day. but, the video evidence of the crowd noise is not subjective. its impartial and factual.
as for dom's comment about the composition of our crowd: it's almost too obvious and banal to point out that, on any big sporting occasion, the crowd is swelled by "day trippers". always has been. always will be so. oh!, but of course, your 20,000 yesterday were, naturally, all regular supporters, weren't they ? get a life !
finally ref your comment on the rugby jerseys, i also saw a few. i actually like rugby, although rarely go to live matches. but here i am forced to agree with you. what were those few sad saints fans doing wearing their colours ? have they no sense of occasion ? at least we had the good grace to ignore their poor taste. i wonder, in passing, how they'd react if we went down to franklins gardens in our claret and white ?
i don't know why you want to continue an argument you can't win. the evidence is on the video. obviously you are deaf.
Mariner at 20:2:25 Monday May 25 98
Ho, ho, ho, so the reason we think that we were outsinging you was because we were surrounded by people all singing the same song, wheras, of course, you reckon you were outsinging us because you've got it on video. Well I think not. You made lots of noise outside the ground (the bit about unacceptable language is a bit rich Ray given the foul language your lot were using out in the streets in Wembley (it's a pity that the lot that were in the pub converted from the Old Post Office weren't on your video, but perhaps you didn't have it turned on then)). You outsung us during the game? In your dreams. I can't speak for the period after the final whistle because we were all standing up putting our hands together, and I was stunned to realise that we had effectively "done the double" of promotion and cup in the same season, who cared what you were doing. Oh - and sorry Hartwell Cobbler - the great goalie in the Orange top (what was that you said - quite outstanding, commanded his box, took every high ball without fumbling once - thanks very much) was Aidan Davidson - the one your Bolton Cobbler mate said so much about - glad to see him eating his words now. Jason Pearcey is our second string goalkeeper, the one in the grey Avec T-shirt who warmed up with Aidan. Read the team sheet next time.
PK at 19:22:21 Monday May 25 98
PETER GLEASURE, NOW THATS A BLAST FROM THE PAST ISN"T IT EH. YOUNG BOYS IN THE PARK, JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS, ISN'T IT.
CK at 19:8:12 Monday May 25 98
AND EFON ELAD IS A BIT NIFTY AS WELL, HE COULD BRING SOME FLAIR TO THE SIDE.
CK at 19:6:32 Monday May 25 98
IT IS TIME FOR EDDIE MCGOLDRICK AND TREVOR MORLEY TO COME HOME.
Chris Perry at 17:54:59 Monday May 25 98
Like most other Cobblers fans, I am completely gutted today, but not as dissapointed as I thought I would be.
I never thought we would be in this position at the start of the season, and to be honest, if we had've won yesterday, I reckon we'd be straight back down. Grimsby did finish 3rd to our 4th, so did desrve to go up over the whole season.
I am also cheered up to remember that Fulham didn't even make the play-off final, and next season we will be playing Stoke City and Manchester City!
Let's hope we keep hold of all of our key players over the summer, and cheer the lads onto the second division championship next season!
By the way,Charlton have just beaten Sunderland 7-6 on penalties after drawing 4-4 after extra time. Perhaps I'm glad that Cobblers did't equalise after all - that must have been seriously nerve-racking!
Ray at 15:19:52 Monday May 25 98
Any comments containing language I do not find to be acceptable will be purged - you have been warned. I don't want to come down too hard as football is a game that by necessity invokes passion but please bear in mind that this is a freely available site - and I would not wish to have it any other way.
Ray at 15:15:3 Monday May 25 98
Ah! Now I've found out whats really wrong with the Grimsby lot - they can't follow advice to listen to the recording - either that or they are all stone deaf. (I considered putting a comment about their ears being along way from their brain - but thought better of it)
Anon at 15:4:25 Monday May 25 98
Grimsby fish is crap, it tastes like poo.
Dom From Grimsby at 14:30:1 Monday May 25 98
I don't know how you people can claim to have outsung us- I didn't Hear a pip out of your lot all afternoon. It's all very well for you people to go on about how you lot took more people but so what- the fact that your area is much larger and richer and that a good number of Grimsby fans couldn't afford the trip is nothing for us to be ashamed of. The number of people I saw wearing the green and black Northampton rugby jerseys summed up the fact that most of them were not football fans, and I should think a good few hundred of you lot cursing not staying in northampton and watching that bloke make 300 odd at the Cricket. In any case we were better- no matter how much money you paid the ref he wasn't able to swing it for you next year. Bad luck- and enjoy your trip to Lincoln next season.
Steve at 13:58:25 Monday May 25 98
There - that feels better!
Steve at 13:51:36 Monday May 25 98
Well - there we have it. A match which possibly characterised our whole season. Passion and the beefy big ball ensuring a game of ooohs and aaaahs which could have gone either way. They could have scored 3 if you take into account the penalty and the one that smacked the bar. We could have had 3 with a (maybe) handball and one or two other chances. You win some, you lose some. There's always next season. So smile. It was a great day out and anyway it's only football. There are more importants things in life, such as peace in Northern Ireland. This is how I've been trying to rationalise things over the past 20 hours, but try as I might, I just can't cover up how I really feel. The grown-up in me is trying to be sensible, rational and serene, but the real feeling, the one I must own up to deep inside belongs to that little 12 year old from the late sixties, who week in, week out watched his heroes slide inexorably and ingloriously down to the igmoninious depths of the 4th Division. It's a feeling that is hard to put into words. Simply to say that beneath the brittle gloss of brave smiles there is today an inky shadow across my heart - a shadow which will only pass when next season comes around and WE GO UP AS CHAMPIONS!
Stuart at 13:42:35 Monday May 25 98
I'm disappointed but also glad that we haven't been promoted as it gives us another season to strengthen our squad and be more prepared for Division 1.
The support was terrific yesterday and lets hope we have another day out at Wembley next year with a better result.
I'd also just like to say what a star James Hunt is. His distribution is terrific and he isn't afraid to tackle back like one Cobblers player on 10 grand a month.
Stuart at 13:31:23 Monday May 25 98
I'm disappointed but also glad that we haven't been promoted as it gives us another season to strengthen our squad and be more prepared for Division 1.
The support was terrific yesterday and lets hope we have another day out at Wembley next year with a better result.
I'd also just like to say what a star James Hunt is. His distribution is terrific and he isn't afraid to tackle back like one Cobblers player on 10 grand a month.
Tom at 13:22:55 Monday May 25 98
The level of the support amongst the Cobblers supporters was great. People all around were really getting behind the team. I never heard the Grimbsy end. Probably because they didn't bring many. I did think Grimbsy deserved it no complaints there at all. Our bus never turned up after the match so we had to stand outside and endure an hour of comments from the Grimsby fans leaving the stadium. One of the most humiliating moments of my life. Still next season will be great. I can't wait for the Man City and Stoke games. Congrtatulations to all our supporters who were great.
Ray at 13:16:44 Monday May 25 98
The match report has now been posted - pictures to be added later.
Ray at 12:57:49 Monday May 25 98
Just a final comment on the money angle. The distribution of the play-offs income is different to the AWS where both teams get 50% of the balance of the gate after expenses. At the play-off final both teams only get 25% of the balance, the remainder going to the Football League. The approximate breakdown is - Gate £1.5M, expenses about £1M, 25% of the balance is £125,000 - sorry if you were building your hopes up too much.
hartwell cobbler at 12:49:20 Monday May 25 98
mariner - you won. you played well. you were overall the better team. i concede that. but on noise, sorry - you're mistaken. i've just watched the video and you were not the loudest (for what it's worth). yes, of course, you soundest loudest - because you were among them ! just take an independent ivew by watching the video. as for swapping goalies, well, yes woodman is a fine 'keeper - but pearcey was quite outstanding. he commanded his box and took every high ball and centre without, if i can recall, fumbling one shot. so, why the grouse ?
Ray at 12:47:39 Monday May 25 98
Typical opposition supporters - I offer them proof and they ignore it. However, the pictures from the match itself will be on the site later today.
Phil Baron at 12:24:0 Monday May 25 98
Well another season over but one to proud of the team.I have been to Wembley many times taking pictures and I cannot ever remember feeling so gutted.I have pictures of the goal if any Grimsby supporter would like a print so e-mail me if you require one.(see Wembley pics late pm 25/5/98) Same again for any Northampton pics.I hope to make every game home and away next season so match reports and pictures hopefully will be on the net within a couple of hours of the match.see you all next season.
Kev at 11:44:49 Monday May 25 98
More noise? I think you cobblers had your personal stereos on!
Mariner at 11:33:48 Monday May 25 98
Like I said - from our treatment outside the ground we all promised you some serious piss-taking once we'd won the match - so don't complain. I'm glad to see that you recognise what a good cause you've paid into and that the better team won - which is what we told you all along I seem to recall. As for the noise(???) generated by your end - well you must have been singing to yourselves 'cos I was level with the corner flag on the side opposite the Royal Box and I never heard anything about "We love you Cobblers etc". The only thing I heard you sing was "We're going up we're going up" and we joined in with you on that one except we changed the name of the team. I reckon you had that section on your video pre-recorded Ray. And as for guts and determination - well that's about all they did show, all the skill, class and composure came from us with the exception of your goalie who was your start player - do you want to swop him for Jason Pearcey?????
Ray at 11:13:58 Monday May 25 98
Quite frankly I don't give a damn what the so-called Grimsby supporters say. I was proud of the team yesterday, they showed guts and determination and certainly should not be ashamed of their performance. The Cobblers fans should also take a very big bow. I was close to the Grimsby end and they were not even a close second in the support stakes. Those of you that have a recording of the match on video will be able to confirm that just by listening. What I thought summed up the difference was the noise generated in support for the teams after the final whistle when "We love you Cobblers - we do" rang out drowning out the celebrations of the Grimsby support. Don't believe me? Just have a listen!
hartwell cobbler at 10:14:21 Monday May 25 98
the comments by some of the grimsby "fans" are quite out of order. they are entitled to be ecstatic - and good luck to them. they have a good team. but some of the moronic posturing and gloating does the club no favours. and when they next go into the transfer market they should give us a thought because some of the cash they'll spend will only have been generated as a result of the cobblers support at wembley yesterday. and no, grimsby, you didn't outsing us. i was close to the grimsby end can tell you the cobblers supporters made more noise at times - and if we'd been winning the volume would certainly have been higher. so, mariners, let's have a little less of the posturing.
hartwell cobbler at 9:39:35 Monday May 25 98
despite the result yesterday we should all be proud of the team. They fought hard and in the second half did enough to deserve a goal. The result has to be kept in perspective - look where we were five years ago - down and very nearly out. Yet at Wembley yesterday we stood on the threshold of Div 1! One thing we did was put many other club's fan in the shade. How many Football Leaue teams would take 41,000 to Wembley. The record attendance was only due to our presence. Although Grimsby showed they had extra class in one or two key areas on the pitch, we are a class apart on the terraces. Well done Grimsby - a good footballing side. I don't begrudge them their return to Div 1. However all of us can hold our heads up high. And with Parrish and Hunter back next season, who'se to say we won't make it a unique three in a row at Wembley ? Also, with two such key players back in the side, we should be that bit better equipped to go all the way. Roll on next season!!
Kev h at 9:38:56 Monday May 25 98
are you sure there were 42000 nobblers????what no noise!!!!
how many next league game 3,000???? glory supporters!!!have a nice life in div 2 and 3!!!cause thats were you belong the big booot!!!no flairor skill even wimbeldon play more football now days!!!
Mariner at 8:5:21 Monday May 25 98
Thanks for the photos Ray, though you missed one or two bits I'd have liked to see (like Donovan celebrating the goal). Having seen it on TV I think you'll find it's Burnett that puts Donovan through to score. As for the penalty, which as I've said you keeper saved, and saved well I might add, I can only say that I was right in line in the Olympic Gallery and your defender clearly took Lesters' legs away after he'd gone past him - watch the box again and he cleary trips him up from behind. It's academic anyway now, but there really isn't much to complain about if you commit a foul like that in the penalty box. As for the cash - well we took £400,000 from the AWS final and £175,000 from the FA Cup tie with Leeds. So somehow I think it's of that order. We ought to have £1 million at least to invest in new players and contracts for McDermott and Livingstone. We also get the Sky money for Division 1 next year. I expect that you will get the same share out as us from yesterday, which is only reasonable since you took so many supporters along with you. Pity that you spent so much energy making a noise outside the ground that you had no puff left to support your team on the inside.
Billo at 6:14:11 Monday May 25 98
Speaking as a Mariners supporter.. You need not be ashamed. Your team got to Wembley twice in consecutive years! Not many teams have done that. If there has to be a criticism it is that like Watford and Fulham the Cobblers appear to rely too much on big men hoofing it forward. In the 2nd Div and 1st and Premier it will not work. There are too many good footballing sides. Like Grimsby for instance!!
Sorry it never worked out lads.. But someone had to lose. Best wishes for next season and do us a favour. Give Lincoln City a right thrashing!!!
tan ah kow at 2:45:35 Monday May 25 98
Sorry to see Northampton losing out to Grimsby in the play-offs.... anyway, dun fred, try harder next season!!! ok??????
Ray at 1:37:49 Monday May 25 98
The latest pictures can be viewed from the Wembley 1998 link.
The Mad Walsall Fan at 1:33:49 Monday May 25 98
we're scum and we know we are (so don't bother telling us we're crap - can't see us out of the bottom 4 next season).
As a neutral, pleased to see Grimsby win - at least they try to play football. Northampton have made a very little go a long way this season - but that doesn't give you a god-given right to another promotion. If Atkins is more adventurous with his tactics next season, then you should be in a much better position for promotion - and maybe even provide some entertainment.
Ray at 1:14:24 Monday May 25 98
Bristol Rovers Fan: Who will we be playing then - the scoreline doesn't suggest it will be Rovers.....
Ray at 1:13:24 Monday May 25 98
No sorry Tribal - so you can't go and retaliate - talk about sore winners!
Tribal at 0:3:8 Monday May 25 98
Is there a Mariners web site?
BristolRoversFan at 23:46:17 Sunday May 24 98
Hi! It's me again. I can't stand it any longer - I have to rub it in again! - HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA - See you at the Memorial Ground next season for a 5-0 thrashing!!!! UP THE GAS! WELL DONE GRIMSBY!
Ray at 23:25:42 Sunday May 24 98
Well I'm sorry but you must have been at a different match to me. The crowd were great, the match was great and the team were erm....trying very hard. Despite what people are saying I don't think we have a single thing to be ashamed of. I've just watched the whole match again and there are a couple of points - which ARE NOT sour grapes. Lester clearly came from an offside position when he passed the ball on to Donovan to score, it was never a penalty and we should have had a penalty of our own for handball in the area....and as for the stupid rule that obstruction in the area only warrants an indirect freekick...well! However, congratulations to Grimsby - but not to their dickhead posters on this page - and I have a hunch you will not see anything like £400,000 - more like £150,000 - and don't forget we get the same - and we can spend it better than you.
Tribal at 23:21:11 Sunday May 24 98
It's nice to see Grimsby can be so big in victory...I'll bear it in mind when we swop places next year! Well done to both sides for a great day out.
T. at 23:13:23 Sunday May 24 98
The Northants cricketers had a good day anyway, against a WELSH side
T. at 23:12:4 Sunday May 24 98
I'm feelimg rather sad at the moment, someone tell me some good news
Six at 22:47:13 Sunday May 24 98
I was speaking to a few Grimsby fans on the way back and they recakon they have NO money and will come back down again - i'd swap with em!
Six at 22:45:20 Sunday May 24 98
Its just a shame that some of them had off days - i think we have a better squad of players than Grimsby, better setup, more money and more support - but they deserved to win, thats that - i hope we can keep hold of our team - just think if Hunter and Parrish would have been fit???
ROB THE COBB IN AUSTRALIA at 22:34:3 Sunday May 24 98
The boys have done us proud.Great season remember the glory days with Big Jim Hall Billy Best et al.Sitting on Grandads shoulders getting promotion and selling all the players to pay the council.Lets please keep at least some of the team so we can go up next year!! Cobblers in Europe by 2001!! I can see it now NTFC4-REAL MADRID0 AS Grandad always shouted UP THE WOBBLERS!!!!
GTFC at 21:52:39 Sunday May 24 98
GRIMSBT TOWN FC DIVISION ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GTFC at 21:51:28 Sunday May 24 98
I will be supplying Grimsbys season ticket phone number for all you 40'000 Cobblers! or are you Arsenal supporters now?
Kev at 21:47:58 Sunday May 24 98
to say Grimsby aren't that good, what does that say for the nobblers?-thanks to SIX for the comments.The rest of you go and have a cry like Gazza!
Bolton Cobbler at 21:44:29 Sunday May 24 98
Just to say the best team won, they totally outplayed us-WE ARE CRAP!-Well done Grimsby!!
Bolton Cobbler at 21:38:47 Sunday May 24 98
Well, this year just wasn't to be. I don't think we even expected to get this far so it has been a brilliant season and all the lads have done us proud. If IA stays as manager, next year will be our year. Also, considering what state we were in 5 years ago we've done brilliantly. As for the so called Grimsby fans coming on here and gloating, all I can say is that you're going down next season. To Cobblers fans-
BE PROUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Six at 21:35:36 Sunday May 24 98
So Gibb and Gayle and Dozzell to go - who else? LEE?
Six at 21:34:15 Sunday May 24 98
To be fair - they played well - we frooze!
TRB Mark at 21:11:44 Sunday May 24 98
I was going to say well done Grimsby but judging by the knobheads coming here to rub it in, I don't think I'll bother.
p cobbler at 20:47:10 Sunday May 24 98
what can i say i'm gutted
yak yak
grimsby aren't very good really after all
Six at 20:43:53 Sunday May 24 98
Just got back, gutted.. Woody was fantastic! it just wasn;t to be today. I wish Dozzell would have played and I wish Gayle would HAVE played and Freestone well...... i dunno i'm just sad..
KEV at 20:26:55 Sunday May 24 98
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Millie at 20:24:15 Sunday May 24 98
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ALAN BUCKLEY at 20:17:50 Sunday May 24 98
JUST GOT BACK FROM WEMBLEY, GREAT GAME, WE SHOULD HAVE BEAT YOU 4 OR 5 GOALS, BUT ANYWAY FIRST DIVISION FOOTBALL NEXT YEAR! JUST ONE OTHER COMMENT, TRY AND IMPROVE THIS SITE A BIT, IT'S A BIT CRAP!--LOTS OF LOVE ENJOY READING NEXT YEAR! ALAN B.
Mariner at 20:14:1 Sunday May 24 98
So there you go - 1-0 to us with a saved penalty, smacked woodwork on top. I hope you'll agree that the best team won, which it clearly did. Sorry to Richard, who's really tried his best but better luck next year Rich - and you'll get to see Manchester City as well as Macclesfield. To the rest of the 40,000 of you who turned up I'd like to say (most sincerely folks) a big thank you for coming to watch us. We ought to make £400,000 out of today and we'll need it to strengthen the squad for next year. Since the biggest proportion comes from yourselves I just want to know how grateful we are for you all turning up and giving all that hard earned cash for such a good cause.
The Gas at 19:12:2 Sunday May 24 98
Hard luck Cobblers - a lot of us were rooting for you today - I'm sure you still had a great day out anyway & we'll look forward to doing battle with you next year - maybe we can meet at Wembley next year!
ASaint at 18:48:17 Sunday May 24 98
Never mind. Don't get down peeps. It will have to be next year. The lads did you and the Town proud, don't get on their backs. A true gutsy performance.
Joanne E. Knox at 18:40:51 Sunday May 24 98
Nice web page! I am a big cobblers fan , but i live in Turkey and i am moving to the states soon so this is a great way for me to keep in touch with whats going on. If there is anyone out there from Kingsthorpe or Northampton Email me! i really miss the old town.
Bristol Rovers Fan at 18:16:40 Sunday May 24 98
What a load of Cobblers!!!! Ah well, we'll see you next season. Bad luck - not!!!!!!!!! Ah ha!!!!!! Be warned - remember Brentford? Last season they lost at Wembley - now their in Division 3!!!!!!!!
Kevin Donovan at 17:17:5 Sunday May 24 98
I'll be thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Peter Munton at 17:10:3 Sunday May 24 98
Well as I'm on my own I will leave now see you next week
The Dublin Cobbler
Peter Munton at 17:8:17 Sunday May 24 98
Still only one nil good luck to Grimsby we will see you there next year
Peter Munton at 17:6:45 Sunday May 24 98
Everyone else must be at the match, still i'm used to takling to myself. Inteligent conversation and all that.
Peter Munton at 17:4:43 Sunday May 24 98
Did anyone out there see the match, how did we do. did our supporters do us proud?
Peter Munton at 17:2:17 Sunday May 24 98
Just got the news off cefax,1-0 to them,I'll try not to cry Still we didn't expect to get this far this year.
Next year will be the time for us
Eddie at 13:38:28 Sunday May 24 98
Trvor , do you know the address of the Grimsby site that has live coverage of the game .
Richard in HK at 13:15:20 Sunday May 24 98
Thanks Trevor,will try soccernet and try and find the grimsby site. sadly no Sky TV here.We are seven hours ahead of the UK so it has been a very long day as you can imagine.What makes it worst is that I went over last year so I can imagine what is happening at the moment.
trevor at 12:22:19 Sunday May 24 98
Richard in Hong Kong: You could get the result off Soccernet. I don't know if you can get Sky TV there, but they're showing the game. Also there's a Grimsby website that's running an online commentary, so there's no point in missing out on the big day.
Best wishes to everyone.
My friend the Moscow Witch says we're going to win, and when she says something, she means it.
Trevor.
Ipswich Cobbler at 9:45:18 Sunday May 24 98
See you all soon. And then at Portman road next year.
TRB Mark at 9:35:35 Sunday May 24 98
This really is the last message. Could'nt sleep last night and I'm itching to get on the road, but another hour yet. See alll 41,000 of you there. All we can do now is sing our lungs out. WEMBERLEEEEE WEMBERLEEEEEEEEEEE
Ray at 8:14:43 Sunday May 24 98
A final sign off note - Best wishes to all supporters and a safe journey there and back. Lets hope for a wonderful game, a great time for all concerned and that the magic of the occassion lives with us all. SING LOUD - SING PROUD!
T. at 8:2:47 Sunday May 24 98
See you all at WEMBERLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Wilf at 7:47:32 Sunday May 24 98
Wow! So the day has finally dawned. Cup of tea and a piece of toast from the one you love most and it's time to leave. Believe it and we'll do it. Safe journey folks. Come on COBBLERS!
T. at 7:24:23 Sunday May 24 98
Hello London Cobbler
London Cobbler at 7:22:7 Sunday May 24 98
Finally the day has arrived. Get behind the boys and cheer them all the way to Division 1.
T. at 5:58:51 Sunday May 24 98
I'm just off to dye my hair and make my millionth visit to the toilet this morning. It's here. Grimsby don't know what's gonna hit 'em come 3 0'clock, prepare to be slaughtered, filleted, battered. The Cobb's are on their way.
richard from hk at 3:3:25 Sunday May 24 98
Best of luck to the cobbs,have a great day everyone wish I could be with you. Went to a party last night and at one point I was talking to a Bristol Rovers fan, well I was in my element as you can imagine.He was not a happy bunny.... but who gives a whotsit.
If anyone is not going to the game( some hope by the size of the crowd)could they please post the result . I have a horrible feeling that I will not get the result until one of you returns from a drunken haze about Wednesday.
RICHARD at 1:21:28 Sunday May 24 98
Mariner: It's getting late and after the excesses of the last few hours, I'm finding it hard to string together coherent thoughts on the subject of football. But, as we all know, cometh the hour, cometh the man, and later today, that man will bestride Wembley like a collossus. You may have your own candidate from a bunch of worthy Grimsby contenders for the crown, but the identity of the undoubted Wembley Wonder will be unveiled in the 27th minute of the first half! It may not produce the all important goal, but a stunning tour de force will galvanize the assembled masses on both sides in a moment of pure magic and this will transform the game and prove to be the pivotal moment in deciding the final Div.1 place.
RICHARD at 0:57:55 Sunday May 24 98
Enforced absence in recent times due to work/family/party commitments!! All dull by comparison to surfing the finest website this side of Hades. Having reviewed the latest batch of comments, one or two glaring facts leap out from the pages: 1. The majority of "foreign" postings are from semi-illiterates (the one saving grace for Grimsby appears to be Mariner [ the original ] and a couple of other worthy contributors) 2. The overall impression of the state of mind and reaction of contributors appears to be that Grimsby think it's in the bag, but we KNOW it is! 3. This site without doubt is the most informed and intelligent around ( witness the site awards ) 4. Win or lose tomorrow (sorry, today) the Cobblers' spirit will not be vanquished, come what may.
Tom at 0:7:47 Sunday May 24 98
Good luck to the Cobblers at Wembley today! Tough Grimbsy, but soomeones got to be a loser
Ray at 23:53:8 Saturday May 23 98
No postings for an hour? Guess everyone must be having an early night..
Bolton Cobbler at 22:50:41 Saturday May 23 98
My last posting before Sunday night when the Cobblers will be a first division team. What more can I see but good lucj to the lads and I will see you all at Wembly. I'll look forward to watching Cobblers at the Reebok next season.
Ray at 22:21:14 Saturday May 23 98
I would guestimate 1500 turned up.... but I could be way off.
TRB Mark at 22:11:46 Saturday May 23 98
Impressive turnout to see the lads off, judging by the photos. How many people would you say were there?
I like the piccies of the mural. What fantastic talent. I'm sure the lad that did it will go far. Well at least to Wembley tomorrow.
TRB Mark at 21:54:51 Saturday May 23 98
Hey Six, I saw you on the telly. Ther stupid presenter said there was,nt much cup fever in town. What the bloody hell did she expect at 6.45 on a friday evening, 2 days before the match, crowds of people singing and dancing in the streets? For once the BBC East's coverage was much better.
EVERYONE, have a brilliant day tomorrow and let's hope its a cracking match in which we ultimately feel sorry for the losers. Sorry Grimsby
Ray at 21:31:45 Saturday May 23 98
Anyone here shown on the latest piccies outside Sixfields today?
Hearts at 21:31:19 Saturday May 23 98
Hey six, chill out. After all, Sacred Hearts did it all before the pair of you, AND we played it live on TV.
Seriously, good effort from both of you. It is the thought that counts eh?
Ray at 21:30:4 Saturday May 23 98
Hope u bought gummy planes enough for the whole coach tomorrow T - don't be late!
A Saint at 21:26:42 Saturday May 23 98
To all the Cobbs faithfull, Claret and true.
All the best from the Gordon Terrace.
Enjoy.
Ray at 21:21:23 Saturday May 23 98
Oh - and the team parading their Wembley strip as well.
Ray at 21:19:11 Saturday May 23 98
The very latest EXCLUSIVE pictures can now be accessed from the Wembley 1998 pages - including topless piccies, The Guv'nor at Radio Nuthamton, traing today and the team and the crowd at Sixfields this afternoon. Who says I don't look after you. Eat your heart out Grimsby!
Jim Eden at 21:6:0 Saturday May 23 98
Wow only 20 hours from the 1st division, isn't it a great feeling!
T. at 20:48:11 Saturday May 23 98
Six, I saw you on the telly, on both sides, is the gig sorted for Monday?
T. at 20:45:20 Saturday May 23 98
There's a group of about 20 Everton fans going to support the Cobb's from Irthlingborough, they say it's the only chance they'll get to go to Wembley in years.
T. at 20:43:42 Saturday May 23 98
Went to see the lads of this afternoon, it was bloody freezing and to make sure we score lots of goals take some gummy planes with you to the match, a snip at only 25p from Tescos, I was eating one each time we scored against Bristol Rovers.
T. at 20:41:6 Saturday May 23 98
I reckon the same person from Grimsby is actually leaving all the messages.
trevor at 20:39:35 Saturday May 23 98
I've even converted an Arsenal fan to our cause, so there'll be at least two of us shouting our heads off in Moscow tomorrow. WE WILL WIN. She's a kind of witch or somethiing (the Arsenal fan - it was her that made the third goal against Bristol Rovers) so with a team like ours and a little bit of witchy stuff I can't see us failing, to be honest.
THE FORCE IS WITH US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mondays After Eight (at Radio Nene Valley) at 20:34:33 Saturday May 23 98
Good luck for Sunday ! (double lgood luck !!)
Mondays After Eight at 20:30:9 Saturday May 23 98
Good luck for Sunday !
Steve at 19:38:44 Saturday May 23 98
My last contribution. I am so PROUD of my town, PROUD of my team. Tomorrow will be the day to end all days, a day to remember, a day our grandchildren will curse, because old gits like me will never stop going on about it. Tomorrow will be very simply ................ a great day.
Wilf at 18:50:18 Saturday May 23 98
Six I'm not Circa. I'm pleased to see you ncan play live when so many other 'bands' don't know a g-string from a tremelo arm. I do not speak for them but they are, like you, a local band who support The Cobblers. I'm sure this Town is big enough for both of you! We've only had Ian Hunter and Bauhaus. So if either of you rise to such dizzy heights you can count on me shaking me dreadlocks in the front row. Don't get petty, leave that to Tom and the Heartbreakers. Enjoy the game.
Six at 18:35:1 Saturday May 23 98
mmmmmmm CIRCA jumping on OUR band wagon!! - did ya play it live on TV last night????? errrrrrrrmmmmm. nope.. we did!!
Wilf at 18:16:21 Saturday May 23 98
I lied, Wow!
Wilf at 18:15:16 Saturday May 23 98
Well this will be me last posting before the game tommorer. Enjoy the day gang. Don't forget to get along and see CIRCA at The Dublin Castle in Camden to round off a great day. Do not underestimate the power of positive thinking and most of all 'Sing your hearts out for the lads'. Safe journey everyone and I'll see you all there.
Wilf at 18:11:23 Saturday May 23 98
Went and saw the lads off this afternoon. They all looked chipper. How does Gayle get his head so shiny? Biggest cheer was reserved for Heggsy.
Wilf at 18:9:32 Saturday May 23 98
Sorry Ray but lately these pages are a bit like 'reading' The Sun, all capital letters and bad journalism. I suppose the Grimsby supporters are living proof that the dutch did at one time mate with retards.
Mariner at 17:57:23 Saturday May 23 98
Tilson left us in about 1990 TRB, and we got a stupendous £500,000 for him from QPR. We, of course, stuck 4 past them in Bristol so I admit that he's not what he was at that time. Continuing the QPR connection you might like to see the preview by Ray Wilkins on the Grimsby web site in which he says the match will be a contrast of styles - silk (ie us) against steel (ie you), he expects the Silkies to win. Wilkins was always a better pundit than a manager
Steve at 17:9:48 Saturday May 23 98
Well, I suppose it had to happen. Sad old geezers who get a kick out of sending abuse across cyberspace. There's quite a difference between the likes of Super Strippy and the Mariner who indulge in good-natured mick-taking, and on the other hand, the pathetic (s)pratts of this afternoon who love the idea of using the foulest possible language on the internet but aren't quite brave enough to spell all the words out letter by letter. They feel just that little bit safer putting in a few judiciously placed asterisks. Come on lads - be REALLY brave. Let's see the whole word spelt out. Go on. You can do it. Let yourselves go. But then p'raps the asterisks are there for another reason - maybe you're not quite sure how to spell those rude and naughty words. Anyway, who gives a monkeys. COME ON YOU COBBS!!!!
Phil Baron at 17:0:18 Saturday May 23 98
Hay Grimsby fan why the insults? Let the football do the talking its along way home with a car load of stinking wet fish sitting there on the passenger seat. Mind you you can always count them as supporters to boost your numbers up. It will be nice to read WEMBLEY in your seats like last year !!!!!!
Bez at 16:47:15 Saturday May 23 98
Now we are all getting very childish. Firstly none of our fans think Grimsby will win, secondly we have the greater half of the Northern Ireland connection (Colin Hill is obviously better than that Davison bloke), thirdly our manager has never managed Kettering Town like yours. Fourthly we will out shout you
STEVE at 16:9:9 Saturday May 23 98
Come on Grimsby, F**k off Northampton scum!
TRB Mark at 15:34:42 Saturday May 23 98
Mariner, Andy Tilson was'nt stupendous when we blew the gas out at our place. Expect Grimsby fish to taste even saltier as the bitter tears of defeat roll down your faces, like Swansea. And like Swansea, you somehow think yourselves superior, while we are happy to still have a club to support. When you have stared death in the face, the bonuses of life seem sweeter and we don't take anything for granted. So whether we win or lose tomorrow, as a club we have still won.
Derek From Duston at 14:59:20 Saturday May 23 98
CHEERS RAY YOUR A WINNER!
LET'S ALL SING IT WITH PRIDE TOMORROW.
GTFC at 14:49:5 Saturday May 23 98
Score is GTFC 3 NTFC 1!!!!!
Have a nice life in div 2!!!
cockney cobbler at 14:43:49 Saturday May 23 98
lets all go down dog & toad,have a ginger or two, rabbitting as we go
go. all dressed up in claret and white whistle & flutes watching
the mince pies of the deflated haddocks as they drift out to sea
after defeat at wembley LETS ALL HAVE A COCKNEY KNEES UP!!!!
GTFC at 14:26:2 Saturday May 23 98
IT WILL BE LIKE SHOPPING AT ARGOS ON SUNDAY !!ITS SO EASY!!!AGAINST THE COBBLERS JUST THE NAME SAYS IT ALL !!!!
LFC at 14:22:7 Saturday May 23 98
Kev are you around this sh** place still!!!
smash at 14:20:51 Saturday May 23 98
GOD THIS IS BORING !!!
GTFC at 14:18:3 Saturday May 23 98
hello anyone there!!!!!
GTFC at 14:17:4 Saturday May 23 98
I Loved the pic you !! So thats what you do all day !!!
GTFC at 14:14:21 Saturday May 23 98
HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR DAY OUT BECAUSE WELL PLAY FOOTBALL NOT THE BIG BOOT!!!!! BORING BORING COBBLERS I BET YOU GET STIFFF NECKS!!!
GTFC at 14:8:20 Saturday May 23 98
I HOPE MARINER AND RAY HAVE A HAPPY LIFE TOGETHER-----SAD F**KS!
---GET A LIFE, GO OUT, MEET FRIENDS ETC.
GTFC at 14:6:26 Saturday May 23 98
EVEN YOUR OWN SUPPORTERS ARE SAYING GRIMSBY ARE GOING TO WIN!
GTFC at 14:4:4 Saturday May 23 98
Mill, did you like the pic?
Ray at 13:52:26 Saturday May 23 98
There is also a preview at http://www.telegraph.co.uk:80/et?ac=000317983315116&rtmo=apppe33L&atmo=99999999&P4_FOLLOW_ON=/98/5/23/sfnpof23.html&pg=/et/98/5/23/sfnpof23.html and also at http://www.independent.co.uk/stories/E2305826.html
Ray at 13:45:43 Saturday May 23 98
.......and for those people who haven't read the article - check out http://www.sunday-times.co.uk:80/news/pages/tim/98/05/23/timfoofoo01002.html?1288524
Ray at 13:43:19 Saturday May 23 98
....and I thought you only purchased newpapers to wrap your chips in....didn't realise literacy had reached Grimsby.
Mariner at 13:39:8 Saturday May 23 98
Ray - that might well be the case, but what's a dead certainty is that none of you can write songs, and none of us need to. By the way did you see Brian Glanville's preview of the match in the Times this morning. Very apt I thought.
Ray at 13:34:9 Saturday May 23 98
........and I expect everyone to memorise this for tomorrow!
Ray at 13:32:56 Saturday May 23 98
Oh fields of green, and the skies of blue
The River Nene goes winding through
The Market square with its cobblestones
Shakes the old dears weary bones
A finer town you'll never see
A finer town there'll never be
Bright city lights don't bother me
Northampton Town I'm proud to be
mike at 12:6:11 Saturday May 23 98
I've supported the cobblers since I was a young lad, but Iam afraid we are going to lose this one, Grimsby are by far the better footballing team, sorry.
Six at 11:55:34 Saturday May 23 98
I heard some gossip - Gayle is injured and Seal is playing!!
DEREK FROM DUSTON at 11:51:4 Saturday May 23 98
Please can anyone give me the next two lines to the following song to make my 11 year old son extremely happy?
THE GRASS IS GREEN THE SKY IS BLUE
THE RIVER NENE COMES WINDING THROUGH
????????????????????????????????????
???????????????????????????????????
Ray at 11:29:34 Saturday May 23 98
I suspect from the long list of postings that the Mariner is the only Grimsby supporter who can write.
Ray at 11:27:6 Saturday May 23 98
I know its short notice but I have a pair of tickets available if deserving soul wants them. The most heartfelt plea gets them FOC
Ray at 10:38:10 Saturday May 23 98
For those people with very little to do... pop over to http://www.uploaded.com/site/chart/chart.html and vote to keep the Cobblers at the top of the "World's Greatest Football Team".
Phil Baron at 10:32:19 Saturday May 23 98
Hi All (again)
The coach will leave between 2.30 and 3pm so get your arses down there and cheer them on.Dont forget to give me a wave if you see me on the pitch waering a discreet claret shirt!!!bbbbyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeee
Ray at 10:30:32 Saturday May 23 98
Yep - its now OK to mention the Nationwide as the deal has now been finalised. The coach leaves Sixfields at THREE O'CLOCK this afternoon - BE THERE!!!!
Mariner at 10:29:55 Saturday May 23 98
I see the wobble is beginning to spread wider by the minute. Don't worry about Bristol City - we've got a score to settle with them. And I agree about Ian Holloway being a good manager after being the most under-rated player at Queens Park Rangers. Rovers also have the stupendous ex-Mariner Andy Tilson of course at the heart of their defence.
Wilf at 9:26:43 Saturday May 23 98
Wow!
Wilf at 9:25:36 Saturday May 23 98
Is it okay now to mention that next season's sponsors will be The Nationwide or is it still meant to be a secret?
Wilf at 9:24:3 Saturday May 23 98
So, does anyone know what time the coach is leaving Sixfields today? It's important as many people get down there and see the team off.
hartwell cobbler at 9:23:4 Saturday May 23 98
gashead - thanks for your kind message. well, we've got the little (!) matter of beating grimsby before we can consider inflicting serious gbh on that other lot from across the city. however, be sure, that we'll be trying our best on both counts. once again thanks for your message - and good luck to the gas next season. in fairness, they are a good side and your manager is a real sportsman.
Mariner at 9:10:7 Saturday May 23 98
Sorry Richard - I don't think so. I've always thought this bravado and bluster hid a deep seated lack of confidence. It's like your reliance on omens, precedents and the patterns on other teams shirts. Face it, you're desperately searching for life lines. In contrast I'm taking champagne with me on Sunday anyway - my brother-in-law's sister lives in Acton so we plan to go back there and celebrate. So the more bottles we bring along the better!! Anyhow I gather that we have no injury worries, McDermott is 100% after suffering delayed concussion in the Fulham game, and Livingstone's ankle injury at Wrexham is cleared up. I hope we start with Livingstone and Clare up front on Sunday, but no doubt it will be Nogan and Lester. I'm going to be in the Olympic Gallery just past the Royal Box so I'll look out for the banners you seem to be threatening to bring. Splash out on a pack of tissues for your mates after the game.
Peter Munton at 7:16:17 Saturday May 23 98
Come oooooon you Cobblers .
Can I please repeat my request and ask you all to shout for me on Sunday I need to Know my voice is being heard.
I cry when I hear all the places around the world will see the match on TV I only live a few hundred miles away in Dublin and my only contact is through this page ( my fingers will be tired)
Can anyone tell me is it safe to drink pints and type on a computer at the same time.
Is anyone else around at this hour.
The Dublin Cobbler.
Gashead at 3:40:45 Saturday May 23 98
Good luck on Sunday boys & have a great day (said begrudgingly!). But how did you manage to get 40,000 tickets for Wembley - last time we were there we only got allocated 35,000. Oh, when you are in Div 1 next year give those S**theads from the lesser side of Bristol a bloody good hiding for us please - they are a bunch of smug b*****rds at the moment!
RICHARD at 22:46:38 Friday May 22 98
Mariner: Pleased to have the true Mariner back; it didn't seem like your kind of comments. You may be right about the gulf in class, but you forget - we came up from the 4th to the 1st in only 5 seasons in the early 60's and held our own until Fulham put paid to our glory trail (that's why we hate them so much). What happened thereafter is history, just like I hope Grimsby will be, late Sunday afternoon. As for money, I have precious little left after these exorbitant 'phone bills. That's why I can make these magnanimous gestures, in the full knowledge and confidence that the Cobblers will triumph. Kismet, Mariner - Kismet!
Mariner (the original one) at 21:45:1 Friday May 22 98
Hey Richard - sorry about the imposter you got today at around 19-50 - that one wasn't me. Now look - I didn't realise just how insecure you are about this - all these excuses to hide the fact that you won't put your money where your mouth is? I'm just a realist and we have to face up to the fact that the gulf in class between Division 2 and Division 1 is nearly as big as the gulf betwen Division 1 and the premiership. We'll do well to be in mid-table next year whereas you ought to be challenging for a play off place. As for your comment about the stripes being 1-0 down again I'm sorry but I can't help you there. Since we've not played either Torquay or Colchester in eons, unlike you, I have no idea what their shirts look like, although I do remember Colchester beating Leeds in blue and white stripes way back when in the Cup.
Ray at 21:9:26 Friday May 22 98
Absolutely right Six. Poor old Sunderland telehoned Wemmbley today and claimed the record as they were bringing 40,ooo and were told to stop off at Northampton on the way and see a real crowd!
Six at 21:3:17 Friday May 22 98
I heard that the 41,000 tickets we sold is most for a game at wembley for one team EVER!!! - more than ANY cup final!!!! WOAH!!
RICHARD at 20:25:26 Friday May 22 98
Mariner: Stripeys are 1-0 down again.
Phil Baron at 20:24:50 Friday May 22 98
Hi all
More pics will be here on Saturday pm,coach leaving etc.I will be at Wembley with a discreet purple t shirt on taking pictures for you all (you must not wear anything of any team if you are taking pics?)
When we win you will be able to get EXCLUSIVE SHOTS OF THE DAY FROM THIS SITE ONLY.
I hope you all have a day to remember and cheer them on all the match.bye for now and just remember...COBBLERS GOING UP THERE GOING COBBLERS GOING UP....ETC ...ETC...ETC
Mariner at 19:58:52 Friday May 22 98
Grimsby Town FC 3-0 Cobblers
Mariner at 19:57:21 Friday May 22 98
Can you let all us mariners know what pub your meeting in so we can all get to know each other.
Mariner at 19:55:40 Friday May 22 98
What a s*** site!
Are the team as s***?
T. at 19:52:11 Friday May 22 98
Don't you mean the Grimsby S*** squad
Ray at 19:50:10 Friday May 22 98
If they had a decent web site worth sending to Steve.....
Ray at 19:49:29 Friday May 22 98
Pathetic - absolutely pathetic. Even those half wit Welsh lot we beat last year were able to make some form of (almost) intelligent comment.
Steve at 19:47:58 Friday May 22 98
To have a look at a somewhat inadequate artist's impression of the Church's China Wembley Victory China Tankard, visit www.churchs.co.uk/wembley.htm
As soon as we get a photo of the real thing (which will be vastly superior, we'll scan it in. This Tankard is dearer than last year's mug, but is vastly superior in quality and colouring. The front will feature the Twin Towers, the back will list the Cobblers Winning Team, and will show the score e.t.c.It will be predominantly Claret & White, but will also include other colours. Hands up who thinks I should send this message to the Grimsby website?
COME ON YOU COBBS!!!
Mariner at 19:47:18 Friday May 22 98
Get ready to meet the Grimsby Hit Squad.
Ray at 19:46:57 Friday May 22 98
Hello - now we have a spate of Steves.... Yep - I heard the song at 6 o'clock on Radio Nuthampton. The signs for the Internet Coach are now done - so we'll be fairly easy to avoid - and there is a "Toot if you read Cobblers Comments" sign as well.
Mariner at 19:44:24 Friday May 22 98
GRIMSBY TOWN FC DIVISION ONE 1999
The cobblers?? stick to rugby!
steve at 18:59:11 Friday May 22 98
We will do you on and off the pitch
Jamie at 18:54:36 Friday May 22 98
One more thing to say before the trip to Wembley....COME ON YOU COBBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dare I say this, yes I think I dare, we're going to batter Grimsby (haha).
trevor at 18:49:29 Friday May 22 98
My hands are up. I'm extremely excited. If you know anyone in mosow tell them the word is that the game will be broadcast live at Chesterfields bar near Kurskaya metro station. I'll be wearing an extremely faded (but still beautiful) Cobblers top circa 1970 (you know, the white thing with two claret hoops), and I'll be happy to meet anyone from God's own town. Failing that, Isuppose I'll have to fly the flag all by myself. I've got a good feeling about this one. Can't believe I'm going to miss Wembley again. But at least it's on the box, or is it? I don't think I'll know until the day itself. Talk about torture...
London Cobbler at 18:34:37 Friday May 22 98
only one winner - the Cobblers!!!!!!
40,000 fans will blow the ball into the net as often as needed.
Wilf at 18:17:36 Friday May 22 98
Hands up all those who are excited.
Wilf at 18:16:8 Friday May 22 98
Did anyone hear CIRCA on Radio Northampton? Go and see them after Wembley at The Dublin Castle in Camden.
nadge at 18:13:23 Friday May 22 98
Anyone going out Monday night? You are most welcome to all buy me a drink for surviving these last two weeks!!!!!
nadge at 18:11:44 Friday May 22 98
Ray - missed you too babe. NTFC Fan - still living in a dream world? I've been revising!!! NO more exmas ever - I've just finished my finals!!!!!!!!! PARTY TIME!
David Peasgood at 18:6:57 Friday May 22 98
I too now leave your site and wish you well on Sunday. Lets hope both teams do their best, the ref is decent and we can all enjoy the build up together, and a tense but exciting game.
My latest prediction for your hatrick play off final next year is Cobblers 4 man City 0.
MAAAAAARRRRRRRIIIIIIINNNNNNEEEEEERRRRRRRSSSSSS!!
Wakefield Mariner at 16:50:52 Friday May 22 98
I have read with some amusement, the comments over the last few days from the comical cobblers.....personally speaking I like my team to do the talking with their feet, which is why the Mighty Marauding Mariners will be keeping a vow of silence until 3.00pm Sunday. Since I am travelling down from Madchester via the M6,M42 & M40 I'll see you on the way Strippy!
Super strippy at 16:39:33 Friday May 22 98
This is my last entry on your site clowning cobblers, 'cause I'm off to Liverpool tomorrow, to see ma bro', and then on Sunday the Liverpool branch of the stripey men will charge down the M6,M42,M40,A40 and on to our second home, with tins of beer ready to be drunk, and shared with any friendly clowning cobblers under the twin towers. Oh yes we are on 'A MISSION FROM COD.' (look out for our banner, fools)
Anyway if you somehow fluke a win, good luck to ya in DIV 1, but to be more realistic good luck in the AWS next season.
CCCCCCCCOOOOOOOMMMMMMMEEEEEE OOOOOOOONNNNNNN you stripey men!!!!!!!!!!
Bez at 16:38:20 Friday May 22 98
Hello all, I know this maybe a downer but you know that Grimsby team are quite good. I still say 1-0 to the Cobblers though. Does anyone know about the Cobblers trying to sign Carlo Corazzin and Andy Rammell as Teletext has been saying recently. Good luck to the lads and see all 40000 of you at Wemberlee!
Nottingham Mariner at 16:34:18 Friday May 22 98
This is my last posting before the match. I hope that both sets of supporters have a great day. Both sides have had great seasons to be proud of but unfortunately there can only be one winner. See you there!
john Squires at 16:14:17 Friday May 22 98
Hello,
It's good to find a page of useful information about the Cobblers. Thanks for all your work doing this. Just one point, could you get rid of that annoying big "The Cobblers" graphic at the top of the pages, as it takes up too much of the screen, and wastes space.
Can't wait til we're in Division 1 !!!
hartwell cobbler at 15:51:35 Friday May 22 98
face paint in cobblers colours available at the Royal Theatre, Guildhall Road, Northampton (the premises is just before you get to the Rep proper).
NTFC fan at 15:50:25 Friday May 22 98
Well, Friday is drawing to a close, its nearly time to go home, so I should leave my last message before the biggest Cobblers game of my lifetime. I reckon we're gonna win, but even if we don't, remember that we have done bloody well already and we should be happy. Things could've been a lot different, and we should get behind the lads even more next season whatever division we're in. However that is all irrelevant cause we're gonna win! Remember to show your colours on the M1 and at Wembley - make as much noise as you can muster. If the person sitting next to you is quiet, get them to shout and sing their lungs out. Hope all Cobblers and Grimsby fans have a bloody good day - its gonna be a good one but the I've seen the future - AND ITS CLARET AND WHITE. COOOOOMMMMMMMMEE OOOOOOOONNN THE LADS
ME at 15:28:51 Friday May 22 98
good luck to the cobblers I hope the other lot(fisherman's friends) get their fishing rods out of their arse's long enough to plays 90 minutes
cobblers superfan at 15:13:2 Friday May 22 98
I have just been to the grimsby page to hurl abuse at them and was surprised on how good it was ( it's a pitty they aren't as good at football!!!)
Ray at 13:51:25 Friday May 22 98
Bolton Cobblers: You'll be lucky!
T. at 13:27:25 Friday May 22 98
Wilf are you on about the 'unofficial' Wembley song, not the one from our pal Six? Where's your loyalty. I've had a song written about me today.
Bolton Cobbler at 13:7:51 Friday May 22 98
Ray, I'm temporarily sidelined e-mailwise. Can you (or anyone else) recommend a good Grimsby website as finding a decent one is becoming fairly difficult.
NTFC fan at 12:26:8 Friday May 22 98
Bit quiet this morning. Is this the calm before the storm? And fishermen shouldn't go out in a storm
Tom Heaney at 12:6:8 Friday May 22 98
From The Heart Of Midlothian Scottish Cup Winners 1998
Good Luck at Wembley. Be Loud , Be Proud.
Super strippy at 10:32:44 Friday May 22 98
And the devil siad "please Lord let their be a stinking hole to bring up my children in order that they can in breed and eat the sh*t they need." And the Lord said "O.K. Let their be HULL, that famous seaside town to pump all their waste into the Humber 'cause they cannot be bothered to build proper facilities."
lincoln cobbler at 10:25:30 Friday May 22 98
ntfc > the place you could try is the costume and makeup shop next to the royal theater. If they don't have i doubt anyone will.
I got told last night that i have a ticket for wembley - one of my mate from college ( a cod head) is also going to the match - so life could be fun for a few days after we beat them. see you all on sunday!)
Ray at 10:23:58 Friday May 22 98
I hunted high and low for face paint last year and finally found some at a shop in Wellingborough - but for the life of me I can't remember the name. Try the yellow pages under theatrical.
NTFC fan at 9:34:25 Friday May 22 98
I am 27000 yeah..!
NTFC fan at 8:50:57 Friday May 22 98
Anyone know where you can get claret and white face paints?
Wilf at 8:49:59 Friday May 22 98
Don't forget gang, CIRCA play the Dublin Castle on Sunday evening. They will be going to the game and then rushing over to the gig. Why not join them and hear them play the Wembley song live!
NTFC fan at 8:49:26 Friday May 22 98
The Grimsby fans are beginning to get a bit nasty. Personally I wish the best of luck to both teams but that is irrelevant cause Cobblers are gonna be making cod steaks whilst the sun shines on Sunday. We're going to win and I would bet my house on it. I work with the following - 2 Watford supporters, 1 Wycombe, 1 Fulham and 1 Preston. And they all reckon Cobblers for a win. 2-0 to the NTFC and you heard it HERE first
Steve at 6:46:16 Friday May 22 98
Still one ticket going.
New e-mail address for anyone interested
churchs.c@ukonline.co.uk
Steve
T. at 6:0:25 Friday May 22 98
Mariner we outstrip you on the song front aswell, we had one Wembley song last year, this year we've got two.
RICHARD at 1:23:9 Friday May 22 98
Only 74 reloads to 27,000!!!!! And why is it that when I come back from the pub, rare as it is for me to indulge these days with such horrendous telephone bills, that everyone else has decided to go to bed? Is there a party I don't know about??
RICHARD at 1:14:30 Friday May 22 98
Mariner: Negative thinking is becoming a way of life for you recently. What do you mean, you don't expect to finish higher in Division 1 than we do in Div 2, assuming you win Sunday. Don't you have any belief in your team? The bubbly for the win is too easy; I wouldn't want to deprive you of the cash, seeing as it's costing you so much to follow your lot this season. I'm fully confident on both fronts. It's the Chablis or nothing. Besides, Champagne is for the nouveau riche (for which neither team qualifies) and is vastly over-rated; something in common there, Mariner?
Mariner at 1:13:33 Friday May 22 98
Sorry - that last mesage is to Ray Richard not Richard Ray. Oh hell Richard, Ray whoever - I mean whichever of you two losers made the comment about our song (don't tell me - you haven't got a song)
Mariner at 1:10:25 Friday May 22 98
OK Richard - it's a long story, but in simple terms (so you can understand it) as soon as you start to abuse the other side it's clear that you've come to terms with losing. Now you're just trying to come to terms with it like Richard has started to do (will I bet him a crate that wyou finish above us n our respective leagues next year - I ask you) I think you'll soon reaise that you're well out of your depth and that further bravado isn't going to get you very far.
Mariner at 0:57:41 Friday May 22 98
Hey Richard, I never realised you were such an out an out loser. Will we finish higher in Division 1 next year than you will in Division 2 - well sorry but I doubt it. Will I bet you a bottle of bubbly that we'll stuff you on Sunday, sure I will, and I'll bring along the bottle to the match if you like. And as for the comment about rotting fish and seaweed I've got to say that I've been to Northampton and a more boring place on Gods' earth you couldn't wish to find. The only thing that's notable about Northamptonshire is that you have to go through it on the M1 to get to "the north". It rates behind Coventry, Doncaster and Bolton as a place with anything to possess any positive features. And at least two of them have got half decent football teams.
RICHARD at 0:54:50 Friday May 22 98
T: OK. If everyone is coming clean, I might as well admit it. Yes, I'm Richard Branson, balloonig virgin, and I'm desperate to money-launder some filthy lucre the way of the Cobblers. I've been a fan for years; since before I failed my O levels, actually. You may not spot me at too many games, because I've been working my cahones off trying to make enough spondoolicks to give my beloved Town the stadium it deserves. Just one more mega business deal and I'll be able to lavish the care and attention on you, which you so richly deserve. Just buy another New York return airflight and the deal is as good as done. Yours R.B. PS. I might buy Wembley instead, since we seem to be there so regularly!
RICHARD at 0:39:2 Friday May 22 98
D.P: I thought at least 25% of Grimsby comprised rotting fish and seaweed. That'll certainly cause a stink at Wembley.
RICHARD at 0:32:51 Friday May 22 98
Mariner: Glad to have you back with us. Yes, I missed your futile attempts at bravado before the event of the Millenium. If you're still in a fit state to punch the keyboard Sunday evening, as you choke back the tears of abject defeat, then her's a challenge for you to accept - whatever the outcome, win or lose, whichever team finishes higher in their respective division next season, the loser (ie you) buys the victor a crate of the finest beverage ( cod liver oil not accepted ) of his/her (no, we're not even sexist on this site) choice! Of course, this involves revealing our identities for securicor ( or is that corpse in your case ) to deliver my consignment of Chablis, but I'll risk the blowing of my cover in the interests of fair play and sporting competition!! Up for it, Mariner??
Ray at 23:52:9 Thursday May 21 98
What I want to know is - why do you keep saying - "We only stink when were fishing"
Mariner at 23:45:4 Thursday May 21 98
Hi there Richard, Steve, and Ian - I'm really glad you missed me. To be honest I had better things to do with my time than spend hours posting messages like yours on web sites. You're obviously very sad people who spend your time in front of a PC rather than doing anything particularly constructive. Frankly you can get worked up all you like in advance of 3.00 on Sunday only to find that it's what happens between 3-00 - 4-40 that counts. Grow up and face the fact that it matters not if a team wearing purple won the Scottish Cup and if Newcstle Utd (who we think are a load of ****) lost the F A Cup, or that Juve - who everyone including Terry Venables thinks are the best team in Europe - lost the Champions League. Ypou, as I've said before bear no resemblance to Real Madrid, and what matters is that you are a total joke as a football team, and that we belong in Division 1 - even Richard can't deny that. So if you believe that class will win through, as it usually does, you ain't got much chance on Sunday, not that should count against your enormous achievement in getting to the play offs two years running. We, at least, could make a good go of playing in Division 1, whereas you would be a total laugh from start to finish.
TRB Mark at 23:41:1 Thursday May 21 98
David Peasgood, could you repeat that please?
David Peasgood at 23:37:43 Thursday May 21 98
How touching.....I logged on and expected some abuse or similar having spoken earlier and having read what you said about our local MP (whilst he pretended to be a half brained supporter called STRIPPY) but clearly you shout a lot tho' at heart are just a bunch of quiet southern namby pambies (Or so swansea are telling us by mail back in Grimsby, after outsinging you last year DESPITE being 4-1 outnumbered)
Yes I'm from GRIMSBY the finest and ONLY Town in the league.....yes you'll haver nightmares of us come monday (but don't worry it'll pass). For info we are at full strength; even Livvingstone is fit (you'll hate him, he is big and strong and comes on with 15 mins left to fall over or cajole you into edge of box free kicks) and with 22,000 tickets now sold we wil be 25,000+ by sunday. (which is 25% of Grimsby whereas your sad 40,000 is but 20% of Northampton)..... of course being Wembley experts (we go every month unlike you casual annual visitors) we are spread about so we can relax, enjoy and have a spare seat to stand the £2.30 a bottle lager on, as opposed to you squashed up packed sardines (hey!! fish used there!! is there a gag in it??)
All I can say is sorry. (and I mean it) cos Wembley is no place for losers, and to see the Cobblers hordes slink away quietly as we sing Queen's Champions song (which we practised last month) will upset me. In fact I'll be crying into my champers (OK lager) for several minutes at least. As they say, if you need a song for wembley........"ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE......"
Town 3 Cobblers 0 (you read it here first) Lester 2, Donovan 1 (pen) and you'll be playing with 10 men for the last 40 mins cos your lads have no self control.
Big Bad David
The bringer of bad tidings. (in fact save yourselves the hassle and don't bother to turn up eh?)
T. at 23:30:11 Thursday May 21 98
TRB Mark, what a fetching piccie there is of you by your mural with pint in hand. IA looks slightly happy
T. at 23:25:45 Thursday May 21 98
Ok then NTFC Fan if we're into revealing true identities I'll come clean. I am The Avenger, Tara King and my current mission is to ZAP those Haddock Heads (still think Cod Heads sounds much better).
Steve at 23:14:26 Thursday May 21 98
O.K. Wait for it! I'm going down on Sunday with Ray, several 'Internet' people, and a load of friends with young families. Someone has had to drop out. So - one Wembley ticket going. Admittedly, it's in the family enclosure. Cost only £32 all in, ticket and coach (which leaves Sixfields at 10.00 am). First come, First served. E-mail me s.church2@ukonline.co.uk, leaving a phone number where I can get you tomorrow morning.
Ray at 23:11:4 Thursday May 21 98
As a special bonus - there are EXCLUSIVE piccies from the Trust meeting that was held tonight also accessible from the Wembley Page.
Ray at 22:59:45 Thursday May 21 98
It was pretty chilly at Sixfields first thing this morning........
Steve at 22:58:45 Thursday May 21 98
Ray - Ring me before 11:15. Ta!
brabs at 22:45:3 Thursday May 21 98
i will be 10,000 miles away praying for the cobblers!come on the town.
Wilf at 22:32:32 Thursday May 21 98
Oh well time to go home then. Positive dreams Claret Army.
Wilf at 22:31:2 Thursday May 21 98
Is there anybody out there . . . . . ? Is there anybody out there . . . ?
Wilf at 22:7:52 Thursday May 21 98
The power of positive thinking should not be under estimated.
Wilf Zimmerman at 22:5:53 Thursday May 21 98
If we can just join hands, if we can just join hands, if we can just . . . .
Steve at 21:49:40 Thursday May 21 98
Ray - just seen your piccies of the training session. Um - I'm just a little puzzled as to why they're wearing thick tracksuits and bobble hats, and the goalmouth looks like a sticky treacle consistency. All this, when we've been sweltering in the upper 70's. Have I missed something? Is Sixfields passing through the third ice age or a nuclear winter?
Gary G at 21:2:0 Thursday May 21 98
Come on, come on, come on , come on, come on ,come on COBBLERS!!!!!!!
Jamie at 20:41:57 Thursday May 21 98
All these crap excuses from Grimsby about taking a low following to Wembley, any real fans will follow their team anywhere, whether if it's the away matches during the season and maybe one low key final at Wembley, this game on Sunday is the biggest of the season for both teams and if Grimsby can only take 20,000 and give plenty of shit excuses then they can't have that many true fans.
David peasgood (again) at 18:58:52 Thursday May 21 98
The gtfc website (for all you happy anglers to go fishing) is at:
http://www.mjhassociates.demon.co.uk/si/
so now you know.
David Peasgood at 18:54:3 Thursday May 21 98
Hello from Grimsby. Sunday threatens to be a bit nervewracking all round, but somehow after scraping through our last 12 matches or so, we are due to beat someone bigtime soon and I guess it's gotta be you. (sorry) I predict 3-0 to town. Meantime well done on the huge ticket sales,we panic sold for the AWS last month. You should have seen the cock-ups the club made in selling the tickets. 6 hour queues at one time! Back to the game, and can you out-sing us? I doubt it. Anyway... nice web sight, more mature than ours,I like the pictures too. The only bit that I'd criticise is the rotating balls on the left which you just wish would stop once in a while! See you sunday, Cheers, David
Bolton Cobbler at 18:42:31 Thursday May 21 98
It's a shame we're not playing Fulham really becuaes there would have been a full wembly and we could have got real REVENGE.
Dorrfield at 17:48:51 Thursday May 21 98
I will be there on Sunday when the 'boat comes in' for the Cobblers.
Same end, same kit, same ref - same result - We are going up again
Have spent most of this afternoon reading the guestbook - magic stuff Was in Holland on the Gasnight and reading all about it now was as good as being there.
Is it true that we are going to ground share with - England !
Owen at 17:35:51 Thursday May 21 98
GOD? shouldn't that be cod?...anyhow - take it easy GOD, its just a bit o'pre match batter, sorry, banter.
NTFC fan at 17:31:52 Thursday May 21 98
I don't eat fish anyway, full of little bones. NAD!! How are you? You haven't been seen since our date. Was I that good? Meet Wilf and Richard.
GOD at 17:17:55 Thursday May 21 98
Yawn. Fish jokes and jibes about lack of fans going to Wembley, oh and ripping the piss over a typing error by one of our fans.
Hmmmm lets consider this is something like the 68th game of the season for the mariners enough to stretch even the most die hard fans budget and of course the fact that Grimsby to London is a lot further than Northampton to the twin towers.
Errmm lets take the piss out of a typing error next shall we? Well just refer to "Mark Hateley's" contribution about Grismby? Errrmm who are they? I'd also like to remind you to have a reality check and think about how many years you've been a bag of shite doing sod all in the bottom division with a three sided ground and even now with your new ground although more modern than out admittedly ancient ground you still have a smaller capacity than us - not very ambitious is it?
Oh and judging by one of your own die hard fans admissions you do seem to be taking a lot of fair weather glory supporters with you! It'll mainly be die hards in our section and don't worry we will have 20000+ which isn't bad considering what I've already said. Anyway I'll sign off with something a lot of you seem to enjoy a fish pun... Next time you tuck into some fish just remember this - "We piss on your fish, yes we do, yes we do!"
Ray at 17:4:7 Thursday May 21 98
NADGE! Where u bin? I've missed you!
RICHARD at 17:3:2 Thursday May 21 98
Oxford Cobbler: Try http://knowhere.co.uk/cgi-bin/addme.pl?321 or http://grimsby-online.co.uk/main.html but don't hold your breath!!!!
nadge at 16:59:57 Thursday May 21 98
hmmm, I have a copy of the new song - my darling Six posted it to me, isn't he a babe? However, drummer sounds a bit dodgy, eh Six??!!
Ray at 16:55:18 Thursday May 21 98
Latest Wembley news at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/club2.htm together with EXCLUSIVE piccies of the latest training session.
Prof Y at 16:49:55 Thursday May 21 98
Evidently they produce Grimsby replica shirts with 6 holes
TRB Mark at 16:49:37 Thursday May 21 98
HA Ha Prof X, nice one!
Grimsby have delusions, just like Swansea. Yes, you probably will outsing us cos it will echo much more on your side. You probably will outplay us with your flowing football, but we will win. Then the scales may fall from your eyes.
Prof x at 16:40:37 Thursday May 21 98
I can inform you that the Junior mariner may be right as my recent research has shown that the gene pool in that part of Lincolnshire is very small and two heads is not uncommon.
The Oxford Cobbler at 16:36:3 Thursday May 21 98
People keep reffering to a Grimsby web site! Can somebody tell me where it is coz I want to go fishing.
rob smith (junior mariner) at 16:32:18 Thursday May 21 98
ok...so i can`t type but we will still out sing your boys
and we will let the action on the pitch do the talking
The Oxford Cobbler at 16:22:23 Thursday May 21 98
I know we aren't worried by who Grimsby put out on Sunday but I understand from a good source that both Livingstone and Mcdermott will miss the game. This means Grimsby's self destructing defense is getting dodgier by the minute.
Ray at 16:9:38 Thursday May 21 98
Working along the lines that the Mariners can't count and assume they took 300,000 to the AWS Final, I gues their estimate that they have sold 15,000 tickets needs looking at again.. I suppose that the 1,500 fans this actually represents must be the hard core supporters.
NTFC fan at 16:8:51 Thursday May 21 98
Give us a couple of years and I think we will easily get gates of 300,000. Evidently they are going to build us a new 400,000 seater on Yardley Chase, not to be shared with anyone. World Cup Final venue in 2006, where the winning England team with be mostly Northampton players. Grimsby will be in the Unibond.
The Oxford Cobbler at 15:31:34 Thursday May 21 98
Rob Smith - I must admit we would struggle to take 300000 fans!!!
I thought the novelty would have worn off after last year but the team and the support goes from strength to strenght. Grimsby and their fans will be small fish in a large pond on Sunday.
Rob Smith (junior mariner) at 14:17:52 Thursday May 21 98
Ok so you will have more fans at the twin towers than us but just remember there were 300000 of us there 5 weeks ago so just the die hards will be at this game as the novelty has worn off. I must say though that I have seen the cobblers at wigan, york, grimsby and sixfields this season and they have always been a class above the opposition in each game....in terms of crapness that is with your dodgy long ball stuff up to Johnny Gayle who surely has to be a late inclusion in hoddles 22. See you all sunday.....I`ll be the one in a black and white shirt.
ps how are you all going to get your armchairs through the turnstyles??? or even out of your front rooms away from ceefax???
Oxford Cobbler at 14:5:16 Thursday May 21 98
Even my wife is getting in on the piss taking surrounding the lack of Grimsby fans going to Wembley. I overheard her on the phone telling our mates from Grimsby that if we couldn't meet up before the game that she would see them inside the stadium. She said she would pressume they would be the couple in the black and white seating at the other end. Not bad for a Scouser.
hartwell cobbler at 14:2:7 Thursday May 21 98
wilf - ref griggs jnr. i also heard the rumour - possibly true - that he gave atkins a £50k cheque to buy freestone. BUT i have heard no whispers, or indeed anything more substantive, about any longer-term or format interest in the cobblers or commitment to the club. doesn't mean he won't. i just don't know. do you have insider information on this ? in passing, i agree with you. i was not suggesting it would be a good thing to have barwell as owner of the stadium. i was merely reporting the story from bbc radio npton for those who missed it. and talking of missing it....as of today not a word about it in the chron!
another story missed ?
Ian Platt at 13:36:12 Thursday May 21 98
While I'm at it: 15 hours to take off!
COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!!
Ian Platt at 13:34:55 Thursday May 21 98
Hey "Mariner", you've been awful quiet since Juve lost! Since a Juve victory was your main thesis for why your lot would win, are you now conceding defeat? This year, teams in black and white are sunk without trace! Just like last night, the team with the greater desire will win, and that will be the COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ian Platt at 13:25:27 Thursday May 21 98
Oz Cobbler, don't know about the state of the field at Bristol R, but I believe one of BR's Board people owns 51% of the ground, so you know who gets priority there. Similarly at QPR, I think the same person owns both teams and owned the football club first. This is a big difference from being someone's tenant.
Bob, ground SHARING is okay, what is not okay is being the tenant of the other club and getting jerked around as we were at the CG. Also sharing with another football club is one thing, sharing with a rugby club is something else. I would guess that rugby scrums tear up the field a fair bit in wet weather. Sixfields is already the worse for wear at the end of the season with its current usage.
Bruno at 12:35:22 Thursday May 21 98
Uuuufstiiige! Das schaffed ihr am Sunntig!
Good luck on sunday! Cobblers fan from Switzerland.
Steve at 11:54:50 Thursday May 21 98
Today's Chron says Atkins is thinking allowing Saturday's training session to be open to the public. Just as well as this will provide me with the opportunity to run through with the players some of my ideas for set piece play, particularly free kicks just outside the area in the 92nd minute.
Ray at 11:26:59 Thursday May 21 98
Just to reiterate the position regarding trains. ALL trains to Euston leaving Northampton from 6:20 onwards WILL be making a stop at Wembley Central. If the scheduled trains stop at Milton Keynes then these would be the best ones to get. However, I highly recommend making your way to Castle Station to just be on the safe side. I also recommend purchasing your tickets in advance cos the place is going to be heaving!
NTFC fan at 11:19:26 Thursday May 21 98
cheeers Mr Browne. I think
Billy at 11:9:10 Thursday May 21 98
For the fan's traveling by train from M.K. there will be none leaving direct to Wembely. You will need to travel to Northampton to catch one going dirct to Wembely Central.
Silver Link start at 7:20am then 20-50 minuets past the hour. There will also be extra trains laid on later in the day 32-42 min's past the hour but these will be sporadic. B.R. also informed me they are expecting 13000-15000 fans traveling by train so get there early.
See you all there " up the Cobblers".
Mark Hateley at 10:49:22 Thursday May 21 98
Grismby: A great Town, full of stinking fish and minging illiterate creatures. Highest teenage pregnancy rate and the home to some of the worst Council Estates in England. What luverly place. come on cobblers!
Mr. Browne at 10:40:16 Thursday May 21 98
NTFC fan (Peter). My name is John and I'm the BP CEO. I have just ordered a new Jet and my favourite food is fish & chips. I have no spare time.
PS your fired.
PPS Come on you Stripey's.
TRB Mark at 10:35:50 Thursday May 21 98
Hey Mariner, you lot will be marinated come Sunday evening.
I lay awake at night thinking 'em up!
Billy at 10:14:1 Thursday May 21 98
On Sunday will the official watering hole for Cobb's be The Post Office by Wembely Central as last year????
NTFC fan at 10:3:33 Thursday May 21 98
I think we should all reveal our true identities in view of the friendliness of these pages. My name is Peter and I work for BP Oil in Milton Keynes. I have just ordered a new car and my favourite food is a cuzza. In my spare time I officiate at motorsport events.
Bob Bobbins at 9:49:18 Thursday May 21 98
Does anyone know anytthing about 2 blocks being on sale at the turnstiles . or is this just a rumour ?
About the ground share . It is a good idea > For example the San Siro
pitch is nt that bad . The groundsman would have a lot of work to do But the cobblers will never be a big side until they have a 20 000 + stadium .
It is not feasible to have a stadium that is only played at twice a month
RICHARD at 9:11:23 Thursday May 21 98
Miguel: Sing when I'm drinking; I only sing when I'm drinking. Sorry S.C. My phrase book spanish won't run to full sentences!
Ray at 8:47:32 Thursday May 21 98
It was secret? Whoops...... btw - award number 26 arrived this morning!
T. at 7:31:39 Thursday May 21 98
So my secret cover has been blown away
T. at 7:31:3 Thursday May 21 98
Six, I'll leave you to reveal ALL of yourself now then!!!!!!!!
T. at 7:25:31 Thursday May 21 98
Who's this Tara?
OzCobbler at 5:44:4 Thursday May 21 98
On the subject of shared grounds, Bristol Rovers share with a rugby club don't they? How was thier pitch? On Wembley, I can't get there but I wanna wish everyone a great day and come home with the bacon.
Ian Platt at 2:42:56 Thursday May 21 98
Sorry Steve but one person ownership is even worse than sharing a ground. We do not need to go back down that path. For some reason perfectly able business folk who have made lots of money for themselves seem to lose all that business sense as soon as they own a soccer club. An investor in a share of the club would be most welcome, but no one man show.
Miguel el Cobblero at 0:20:10 Thursday May 21 98
To be sung to the tune of Guantanamera.
Cobbleros a Wembley! Los Cobbleros a Wembley! Vamos a Ganar. Los Cobbleros a Wembley. Yo soy un hombre sincero, Que detesta los Marineros. Vamos a dar los una hosta. En los cojones!
Miguel El Cobblero at 0:13:29 Thursday May 21 98
Eeehhh! Ricardo, mi amigo viejo.Que tal cono! Si quieres una cerveza pero no tienes dinero, puedes bloody bene cantar por el.
Ray at 23:59:50 Wednesday May 20 98
........and good on yer for putting those tossers at 96 in their place - talk about the people going to Wembley being fair weather supporters - look at the pot calling the kettle!
Ray at 23:56:24 Wednesday May 20 98
If you have a wav file Six - then yep - drop in in my mailbox. Mind you I'll probably be sick of it by the time I get to Wembley if Tara is bringing a tape :-)
RICHARD at 23:55:15 Wednesday May 20 98
Hola, Miguel! Que tal? Una cerveca grande,por favour, y non tengo dinero!
Ray at 23:54:45 Wednesday May 20 98
Where the bloody hell have you been?
Six at 23:54:20 Wednesday May 20 98
Oh would you prefer to hear the version that slags of Keegan and suggested that Barry Fry has a ******* ******** into his ******!! (perhaps not)
Six at 23:50:36 Wednesday May 20 98
Hey! its that time of year again and I'm famous!!! - hehe! - so who likes the new song? and who prefers last years? Ray do you want a copy of it to put in here? Big cobblers fan Jo Wiley might play it on Radio 1 tomorrow, fingers crossed! (I'd love to meet her, wink wink!) I see 'T' has told all about it (but not ALLLLL) One funny thing - Nothants 'Oh we didn't really think that the Cobblers would make it so were not interested in a 1998 song thanks lads' 96 are sulking cos they wanna play 'Raise the roof' but we told them to piss off!!! - hehe!
Steve at 23:50:23 Wednesday May 20 98
Doesn't it say something in the bible like."....and the Mariner shalt bow down before the Cobbler". It does. I'm sure it does.
Steve at 23:47:7 Wednesday May 20 98
Richard. Love it, just LOVE it! Wonderful stuff!
RICHARD at 23:44:43 Wednesday May 20 98
Mariner: Yes, I admit I spent some time posting second rate jibes at yet another losing team in black and white stripes in a futile attempt to divert attention from our own inadequacies. But I knew you'd come running to THIS SITE to see what's really going on, as there doesn't appear to be much on your own pages. Since '66 in the old Div 1 (which wasn't a pretty season to behold, by all accounts) we Cobblers fans have had to endure many years of heartache and hardship with only a rare glimpse of fleeting glory. The paucity of our trophy cabinet bears testament to the strength of character of a close knit community whose spirit continues to thrive on so few crumbs of comfort, such as we may be witnessed this Sunday. Could you haddock heads be so cold-hearted as to deprive such deserving fans? Would you, Mariner dash the cup of hope from our lips at this late hour? Of this, perhaps, I can assure you - ours is not to reason why; ours is but to sing and cry - " Que sera, sera. Whatever will be, will be. We've come back to Wemberley.What a team we are"
Miguel El Cobblero at 23:40:17 Wednesday May 20 98
Que Sera Sera. Lo que sera sera. El futero no es lo nuestro a ver. Vamos a Wemberlee. Eeeeh.... Grimsby! Que pasa con tigo tio. Leche de tu madre!
Ray at 23:34:37 Wednesday May 20 98
Well I qualify on the big ego bit......hope to win the lottery ....and .....erm can't help with the third I'm afraid.
Steve at 23:26:36 Wednesday May 20 98
Does anyone know how other pitches have survived dual use eg Vicarage Road, Loftus Road and what about Selhurst Park which for years has been shared between Crystal Palace and Wimbledon and prior to theat Palace and Charlton. Personally I think it's a bad idea. It's only going to lead dissatisfaction for both sides. There MUST be someone out there with a big ego, dosh to match and very little brain who would fancy owning the Cobbs. In fact, without wishing to appear immodest, I qualify on two of those counts, and after all 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
Grant Thorburn at 23:26:29 Wednesday May 20 98
The futures bright...the futures MAROON (or claret I guess!!)
Best of luck from No Idle Talk...Online... Hearts Premier (Scottish Cup Winning) fanzine.
No Idle Talk...Online...
Ian Platt at 23:14:14 Wednesday May 20 98
Ray's comments on how rugby at Sixfields would hurt the pitch are very much to the point. Remember how our former landlord allowed car parking on our pitch and the negative impact that had on the playing surface?
Steve at 23:13:51 Wednesday May 20 98
And another thing.......Did any of you notice on ITV tonight after the football this advert came on? It was for Granada Televisions I think. It had this bloke in the foreground looking miserable and slapping himself repeatedly round the face with a wet haddock. He was obviously a Grimsby supporter indulging in post Wembley self - flaggelation. I regard this as another omen.
Wilf at 23:8:8 Wednesday May 20 98
Oops! I'm still just as excited.
Steve at 23:8:3 Wednesday May 20 98
The filthiest funniest joke I know has 'Grimsby' in the punchline. Trouble is - looking at Ray's plea about language (see above) and considering I'm supposed to be a pillar ('PILLAR', I said) of the local business community I can't tell it, although I might just consider it if we win 6-0.
Wow! at 23:7:17 Wednesday May 20 98
Wilf
Wilf at 23:6:47 Wednesday May 20 98
Hartwell Cobbler - I do not think life under Barwell would be to pleasant. Mr Griggs jnr. is the man to ensure we have at least an equal say in affairs.
Wilf at 23:4:59 Wednesday May 20 98
T's hip, let's just be cool.
Wilf at 23:4:24 Wednesday May 20 98
RICHARD - Wayne's bum is the WoW of all Wow's!
Wilf at 23:3:26 Wednesday May 20 98
Miguel - Dos Bacardi!
Mariner at 23:0:38 Wednesday May 20 98
Hi Richard - yes I was watching the match - obviously your appreciation of class soccer is pretty limited and you spent your time putting inane messages on your own notice board. Apart from making the obvious point that you're not Real Madrid, and you don't have Davor Suker sitting it out on the bench, I do realise that omens, portents and ominous signs mean a lot to you. So here's a real omen for Sunday - the team that plays best on the day usually tends to win (as Real did after the first 20 minutes). Still I have a lot of sympathy for you because it's unusual for us to be favourites to win. We've spent most of the past 20 years being the underdogs in Division 1 against the Derby Counties, Chelseas, Newcastle Uniteds and Middlesboros. You can enjoy the prospect of coming up against all the odds now because you've got little chance of experiencing it after Sunday.
hartwell cobbler at 22:55:8 Wednesday May 20 98
interesting to read tony clarke's latest e-mail. one way or another i think we all feel it is vital sixfields is extended. but has tony - or anyone else - any idea where the money's coming from to do it ? that is, unless keith barwell does buy the stadium - even then, it may be when. by which time the need may be upon us if not overwhelming us (quite a thought, looking back just six years!).
hartwell cobbler at 22:50:16 Wednesday May 20 98
thanks for the good luck wishes, diamonds fans. we'll do it for the town and the county.any kettering fans out there ? if so, where are you ? i've been in regular touch since last week with a gashead. cobblers fans might like to know that, despite their defeat, many of them have swallowed hard and wished us luck as well. which is fair play to them. don't forget all of you out there - let's pump up the volume at wembley like we did at sixfields on wed night. i think the only downside to taking so many fans to wembley is the danger that us regular hard core supporters tend to get isolated and dissipated among the masses - which i think accounted for the relative lack of noise at times last year. i guess it's up to us to get the day trippers going !
T. at 22:49:30 Wednesday May 20 98
Oops my sources were wrong this time, try watching Thursday and Friday, they only had Colchester on tonight. I've now got 2,200 miles to do, I'm never gonna make it, better readjust my prediction to 200 miles before Sunday.
Sad news today, the phone bill dropped through the letter box, still when we win on Sunday I won't care.
TRB Mark at 22:13:28 Wednesday May 20 98
To be fair to R&D fans, there was a massive cheer from their clubhouse when Frainy stuck that free kick last year.
Ray at 21:56:20 Wednesday May 20 98
btw - for those having a bet on the Cobblers scorer. Last year I wore John Frains match shirt to the Final.... This year I've got number 9!
Ray at 21:50:55 Wednesday May 20 98
The omens continue! Last year Juve lost just b4 the play-offs final - and they've done it again - and htey play on black and white stripes. As Rob Marshall says - watch out for the free kick on the stroke of full-time.
RICHARD at 21:44:4 Wednesday May 20 98
Mariner: I rest my case
RICHARD at 21:16:30 Wednesday May 20 98
ARE YOU WATCHING, ARE YOU WATCHING, ARE YOU WATCHING, MARINER - ARE YOU WATCHING, MARINER?
RICHARD at 20:56:49 Wednesday May 20 98
rdfc supporter: Thanks for the good wishes but can we have some of the money back so we can increase the ground capacity? Even Rush & Die fans couldn't begrudge us a few quid for some extra seats! Wilf: Keep up the impetus. In your honour, my mate, Wayne Westlake, has had his initials tattoed on his butt; one on each cheek, so when he bends over in front of the mirror, it spells "WoW".
RICHARD at 20:42:11 Wednesday May 20 98
except the ref bottled it!
RICHARD at 20:39:57 Wednesday May 20 98
Mariner: 1 down, 10 to go.
rdfc supporter at 20:1:47 Wednesday May 20 98
good luck to the cobblers on sunday.
RICHARD at 20:0:44 Wednesday May 20 98
Are you watching, Mariner?
hartwell cobbler at 19:13:12 Wednesday May 20 98
well, miguel - that told 'em!
Miguel el Cobblero at 18:9:46 Wednesday May 20 98
Vamos Los Cobbleros. Detestamos Los Marineros de Grimsby. Hemos voledo sus pescos y ahora vamos a dar los un baton a los cojones. DOS QUATRO SEIS OCHO QUIEN ES QUE NOS SUPPORTAMOS? LOS COBBLEROS!!!!!!!
David at 18:4:32 Wednesday May 20 98
I got my tickets!!! We're going to Wem-ber-lee!!!
T. at 17:53:26 Wednesday May 20 98
Just chill everybody, chill, it's a beautiful day/week/season/year the Cobb's are going up, so why all the aggro?
Remember to watch that stunningly excellent Look East prog on the TV tonight and see Warehouse in the flesh!
Tony Clarke MP at 17:40:57 Wednesday May 20 98
Just got back from my tussle with Austin Mitchell MP (Grimsby) and Shona McIssac MP (Cleethorpes). I congratulated them on the fact that it was the highest number of Grimbsy fans I had ever seen together on a terrace. I managed to resist the urge to throw them in the Thames, and in the end it was all good banter. Re Cobblers extension..If the increase is small then it would be an additional tier on top of the North Stand, with the concourse probably continuing round from the West Stand. Any bigger extension ie if ground share was an option would probably be over on the East Stand, But to be honest anything is possible as long as the money can be found. I have to agree with the comment that any ground share would have to be on terms that protected the position of the Football club, Personally I would wish the council to stay in control: Super strippy, keep up the good work, your managing to keep the debate up single handed at the minute : PS What's a Tory MP????? and didn't Licolnshire bless us with Thatcher!!! Anyway got to shoot a vote beckons
Wilf (The Maharesi Yogi) at 17:39:53 Wednesday May 20 98
Sorry to keep on but there is some pretty heavy negative vibes on the pages. Can I ask you all to stop and get in touch with your celestial self and reach out and may contact. Love and Peace to You All.
Super strippy at 17:22:5 Wednesday May 20 98
Oxford cobbler.
You are right my friend, we took over 300 coaches last time, but with the bank holiday it's thought only half that are available this time, and those that are are charging for more £££££ 'cause it's bank holiday. We're got over twice the distance to go, so that = more £££££
also. As for trawlers...those Spanish b**tards have nicked 'em all.
So not only do alot of our lot not have £££££ to go, some have to serve the low-life from the bowls of lucifer, that will arrive in C'thorpes from dorkshire, (and to raid our houses unall).
Bill at 16:54:53 Wednesday May 20 98
There I was, sitting in The Cottage, a pub in, you guessed it, Fulham, just around the corner from where I live. Work had prevented me from getting to the match, but I thought I'd catch the Chelsea game v Stuttgart. Zola cheered us all up and it was drinks all round after the match. Then, after the adverts came .... the Play-Off 2nd Leg results. All around the pub, a strange broody silence hit the crowd. Gloom in all corners...... except one. This, your correspondent, went completely ape-shit at that lovely, delicious, kissable 3-0 scoreline directly underneath. "Hnhh!!" I heard, "A f##x$ing Northampton fan". They breed 'em smart round this way! I got out alive, anyway. It was a moment to be treasured - Fulham with the bank-roll and the household names, falling when the going gets tough, and us for the second year in a row, yet again exceeding expectations. Long may our grasp exceed our reach. Onwards and upwards. See you at Wembley!
TRB Mark at 16:45:10 Wednesday May 20 98
They could make thier way to Bedford. My mate reckons HIS mate has booked 24 seats to St Pan for a quid each!
Ray at 16:37:34 Wednesday May 20 98
For the Milton Keynesers - no special trains laid on and the "Cobblers" trains aint stopping. So make your way to Northampton or catch the normal ones at 7 minutes and 37 minutes past the hour.
BILLY at 16:33:18 Wednesday May 20 98
HELLO MICK TAGG SEE YOU SUNDAY
Super strippy at 15:25:25 Wednesday May 20 98
Firstly, Mark Hateley go and support Wimbledon FC like your boss.
I've just remembered why we all hate the dorkies so much. "Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, oh I do like to be beside the sea, kicking Yorkies in the head until the're all F**king dead, at the seaside beside the sea."
Anyway back to the human race.... Bolton cobbler sorry about that spelling error. I suppose you spelt Grimsby wrong for a laugh.
TRB mark that was funny.
I've just heard a good 'un. Ques 'What is white and slides down toilet walls?' ANS 'George Micheal's latest release' ho,ho,ho,hardy,hardy,ha.
Karl Heinz Rumenigge at 15:23:33 Wednesday May 20 98
Ich denke, daß Grimsby sehr sehr falsch sind und Northampton das beste Team sind. Gutes Glück nach Northampton! Beenden Sie die smelly Fischesser!!
The Oxford Cobbler at 15:13:52 Wednesday May 20 98
My mate who is Grimsby fan reckons the main reason for the small Grimsby turnout is coz all the buses have been booked for the bank holiday and that there aren't many trains. Do you not have cars in Lincolnshire? Why not hire a trawler! It would be great to see a boat steaming up the thames with black and white scarves hanging out the port holes.
Platini at 14:37:33 Wednesday May 20 98
J'espère que les Cobblers mettent quatre cents buts après ces pêcheurs
Bolton Cobbler at 14:36:14 Wednesday May 20 98
Nottingham Mariner- you may slag off brian laws but i have to say that buckley didn't have the greatest record at west brom, did he? Ian Atkins is the besta manager in the league and he'll be at home next year in the first division with cobblers.
Mark Hateley at 14:22:19 Wednesday May 20 98
Do everyone a favour and keep the stinking dead hole that Cod Head ville is down in the dumps of the league. The mighty Cobblers shall prevail over this Bradford/Beriutesque town with no hint of a worry. Clive Mendonca always personaally maintained his dislike for his employers town and seemed to spend most of his time North of the River.
NTFC fan also in sensible mode at 14:19:8 Wednesday May 20 98
Does anyone know any details of proposed expansion plans for Sexyfields? ie what parts of the ground will bw expanded first? will all current areas still be able to be used whilst developments take place? and how long will it take?
NTFC fan at 14:11:23 Wednesday May 20 98
yeah, Owen, I'm getting carried away with the friendliness of it all. Northampton people are SO NICE its silly. Up the lads!
TRB Mark (in sensible mode, oower!) at 14:4:15 Wednesday May 20 98
I'm not sure that Barwell could afford to buy 6fields from the council, even if he wanted too. After all he would be made to honour all the commitments that the Stadium has to fulfill, including the Cobblers and would he want that?
If the Saints were to share would'nt the council then get the same amount from the Saints as they do the Cobblers, without having to spend any more money? Quite a prospect for them.
I am not against a groundshare as such on the proviso that we are not playing second fiddle and the state of the pitch is also a major concern. On the positive side, a bigger ground would be brill. Imagine what 15,000 would have been like last week against Rovers. Like Tony Clarke MP says, lets have an heated debate. Over to you Malcolm.
TRB Mark at 14:2:45 Wednesday May 20 98
Watch out you Mariners, we have got a secret weapon who will gobble up your "Dodgy Kipper".
SEAL! SEAL! SEAL!
The Shropshire Cobbler at 13:58:42 Wednesday May 20 98
Wilf, that's exactly what I was thinking; there are some pretty sad people out there. Unlike the happy people of NPTON, including those of us exiled around the uk (& elsewhere) - we'll all be there on Sunday, 40,000+
Wilf at 13:45:34 Wednesday May 20 98
After reading all the out of town comments from 'rivals' you can see why we have such a great town, stuffed with such lovely people, we know how to enjoy life, surely we have God on our side. Purge the Infidels.
Wilf at 13:30:23 Wednesday May 20 98
What's with these goons, hey keep cool, enjoy the sun (remember to use your sun block), have a beer, smile a lot, and try to enjoy your life.
Nottingham Mariner at 13:19:3 Wednesday May 20 98
Why is this week going so bloody slow ?
Bolton Cobbler - Anyone could have beaten us 6-1 in the days when that tw*t Brian Laws was in charge at Blundell Park, anyone that is except the Cobblers.
Bolton Cobbler at 13:13:16 Wednesday May 20 98
Super Strippy, you spelt nurture wrong. ( Do they have real schools in Cleethorpes?). Anyway, thanks for your kind comments about the Wanderers but i don't know who i'm going to support next year when cobblers are in the first division and grimbsby are still in the second division.
PS Do you remember Tue 10th September? It was when Bolton beat you 6-1 on our way to the championship.
PPS Man city are s**t and so are man united. I hate them both.
Owen at 13:5:40 Wednesday May 20 98
wot??? NTFC fan revealing his email address? shurely not...next he'll be telling us his name. Must be the excitement - everyone's losing their cool!
Super strippy at 13:5:31 Wednesday May 20 98
Ray, strippy refers to the fact that our present kit is a wembley special, and we play in strips. It is just a play on words to incorporate both terms, instead of calling myself Super strip(clothes off images) or stripey(no images of a sexy kit).!!!!
P.S. I used to like Hearts until me and my mate tried to look 'round their ground(1996) only to be told, er, no. No problems at Hibs. Up the Pars.
Ray at 12:50:38 Wednesday May 20 98
btw - we have just received our 25th. site award.
Ray at 12:47:22 Wednesday May 20 98
I wonder if Mr Super Strippy is really intending to take his clothes off.....you don't suppose he meant to say "Super Stripey" do you?
Ray at 12:45:32 Wednesday May 20 98
The latest information has been posted on the Wembley 1998 page including all the details regarding trains.
NTFC fan LA LA LA at 12:32:15 Wednesday May 20 98
COOOOMMMMME OOOOOOON
Damo at 12:30:21 Wednesday May 20 98
Finally got me tickets, now I can relax til Sun !!!!
Hope they arent any large obstructions in front of us as we got the last individual seats that no one wants (does this mean that there is something wrong with them !!!!)
Good Luck Cobblers, see u at Wembley (hope the weather is as good as last year.....)
Super strippy at 12:29:19 Wednesday May 20 98
Bolton Cobbler. Mr Davidson is not the crap one he may have been at Trotters farm. You obviously didn't nuture him properly, you uncaring
Mancs indisguise. Anyway even though we all still remember the most obvious penalty in the history of obvious penalties, on the planet obvious penalty, in the universe of obvious penalties, that Mr linesman only 10 feet away wanted to give to us, but Mr blind ref 50,000 yards behind play didn't against Bolton circa Nov 1990. (didnot
matter in the end 'cause we finished third and Bolton fourth, so we went up), I hope Bolton get promoted next year, 'cause their fans are
O.K., and better than MAN CITY's.
tim haines at 12:28:34 Wednesday May 20 98
i'll be there on sunday, like i was last year.
C'MON!!!!!
Hearty Harry at 12:17:20 Wednesday May 20 98
WHEN THE HEARTS WENT UP,
TO LIFT THE SCOTTISH CUP,
I WAS THERE!
I WAS THERE!
Hearty Harry at 12:17:13 Wednesday May 20 98
WHEN THE HEARTS WEMT UP,
TO LIFT THE SCOTTISH CUP,
I WAS THERE!
I WAS THERE!
NTFC fan at 12:1:8 Wednesday May 20 98
actually Nottingham Mariner, we're taking 40,000+, not 30,000+
Nottingham Mariner at 11:58:22 Wednesday May 20 98
............... and another thing, Wilf.
WOW
Nottingham Mariner at 11:57:16 Wednesday May 20 98
Yes Wilf, there's every chance you might play Ipswich next season - IN THE CUP !
Wilf at 11:52:16 Wednesday May 20 98
Oh and by the way . . . WOW!
Wilf at 11:50:56 Wednesday May 20 98
I've got me ticket, I've got me ribbon, I've got a feeling all over me body, I've got inner peace and my Karma is cool, I've got my play-off haircut,I've got beer in the fridge, I've got this feeling that we'll be going to Ipswich next season, I'm so happy, La La La La La La, I'm so happy . . . . . . . . This is my song the backing is bongos and didgeredoo and is far better than what's on offer at Radio Northampton
Wilf at 11:43:44 Wednesday May 20 98
I'm so busy at work I've hardly had a chance to check out what you guys are up to. NTFC I'm not 'The Insider' I still reckon it was Lee Colkin or one of his cronies. Forget Barwell we must look to 'Son of Griggs'. I do not mind the ground sharing but it must be on level terms, we need the financial backer now, step forward Mr Griggs jnr.
Ray at 11:42:31 Wednesday May 20 98
Anyone else feel the a la Swansea whinges coming yet?
Ray at 11:41:7 Wednesday May 20 98
Re: Tickets. There are now 1000 on sale today.
These are for PERSONAL CALLERS only! Phone bookings not being accepted. Fax bookings are being kept until the end of the day and if any tickets are left then they will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
So, if you need a ticket, beg borrow or steal the nearest Ferrari and get your butt down the club!
Nottingham Mariner at 11:38:50 Wednesday May 20 98
So you're taking 30,000+ fans to Wembley but how many of them are true fans and how many are day trippers ? We took all those fair weather supporters to the AWS final and this time it will just be the REAL GTFC supporters going. We will still out sing you though because WE ONLY SING WHEN WERE FISHING - even for small fry like NTFC.
Ray at 11:15:52 Wednesday May 20 98
Sports Centre will be on Sky Sports 1 at 6.00 this evening (as well as repeats tomorrow). Cobblers - Grimsby review. Repeats at 10:00 pm, 12:30am, 3:00 am om Sports 1 and 1:30 am on Sports 2
Ray at 11:11:46 Wednesday May 20 98
For all our overseas visitors, there has been a mail stating that "live commentary" on the net is being provided. If you are not on the mailing list and would like further details then let me know.
Yazz at 11:2:5 Wednesday May 20 98
The only way is up.
Super strippy at 10:36:21 Wednesday May 20 98
Tony Clarke MP, you sound like the worst sort of Tory with ya gloating, and ya highly amusing witty interruptions of valuable contributions in that place with 'orrible green benches, so if you are in disguise as a Labour MP Austin will take you outside for a good thrashing, and Shona will put the boot in where you cobblers like it the most. (BUT ONLY IF YOU ASK VERY VERY NICELY).
Apart from that I have it on good authority that sales of blow-up dummies & dolls have rocketed in the past few days. You cobblers cann't fool me, we knew that your attaching highly technical sound equipment to these dummies & dolls in order to pass them off as NTFC fans. It'll all go wrong, and they'll sound like bunch of screaming school girls.
Anyway back to the lunny bid, ta, ta for now.
Owen at 10:35:32 Wednesday May 20 98
Sky Sports Centre will be previewing our match tomorrow sometime between 9.30am - 9.45am (well that's wot time they previewed Torquay-Colchester this morning...) and I guess it'll turn up in their other Sports Centre programmes later in the day. C'mon COBBLERS! C'mon COBBLERS! POBEDA ZA OBUSHTARITE!
Richard at 10:34:36 Wednesday May 20 98
If I took the laid back Grimsby approach when securing a ticket I wouldn't be at Wembley on Sunday. Unfortunately, there appears to be many people wanting tickets who had decided to wait until the end of the week but not a ticket to be found.
NTFC fan at 10:9:6 Wednesday May 20 98
TRB is a nutter
TRB Mark at 10:3:25 Wednesday May 20 98
I wonder if Hearts fans sing "Sing your Cobblers off for the lads?"
And is there a Hearts fan called "Cobblerswell Heart" ?
Good to hear all the congrats from The Hearts fans, remember Jambo's the futures Maroon.
hartwell cobbler at 9:41:37 Wednesday May 20 98
richard - i heard the saints ground-sharing story on bbc radio northampton mid-morning news y'day. keith barwell was interviewed and admitted his interest. however there have been rumours for some time and i know for a fact that barwell had been having informal discussions with a cobblers director. i was interested in the e-mail comments.i have mixed reactions to the idea. one one hand as has been said we'd get the ground expanded to a sensible size. on the other would we, indeed, play second fiddle to the saints ?
well, at least it's out in the open and as tony clarke says, we can start a debate on it.
as for the other rumour - that Virgin want to buy sixfields/cobblers, it remains just that.
personally i don't think there's anything in it. the reason is that it appears to make no corporate sense for an organisaton like virgin to acquire a one-off like sixfields. virgin has expanded by developing its own brand products and/or by acquiring national assets such as a cinema chain. sixfields would, surely, be too parochial. and would it make virgin much money.
unless, of course, richard branson himself wants a soccer club. but
a - is he a soccerhead ?
b - if so does anyone know if he actually wants a club?
c - why would he want a provincial club ?
having said all that, stranger things have happened - and as we know where soccer's concerned many entrepreneurs seem to lose their business sense and even all reason. so, does anyone have any new on this one ?
finally a message to all cobblers fans on Sunday. SING YOUR HEARTS OUT FOR THE LADS. Let's take wednesday's sixfields atmosphere to wembley. if we do that and if the team play like they did in that match, WE WILL WIN!!!! COMMON COBBLERS....
NTFC fan at 8:49:13 Wednesday May 20 98
Ray what were you doing up at 4.30am?? I too think a Saints / Cobblers ground would have a rotten pitch - when I went on the pitch last Wednesday I couldn't believe what a state in was in anyway. Compared to Yorks anyway, which I also had an excursion over. I don't think 30 rugger players walking all over it would help. Wore my new Northampton top last night in a pub in Wycombe - rec'd one comment which was 'we all hate the f****** Fulham.'
steve willmott at 7:29:52 Wednesday May 20 98
I've got the shirt, and i'll be wearing it when you play on sunday. All the best and good luck from devonport, auckland,new zealand.
Ray at 4:29:28 Wednesday May 20 98
Personally I would not like to see a ground sharing scheme with the Saint (or anyone else for that matter). I agree with Ian's comments about who would have priority (and we all know the anser to that one) but there is also the added problem of the pitch. It has not stood up well to this season and the playing of even more matches - particularly rugger which hardly leaves the ground in good condition - would mean that we would be back to playing on one of the worse surfaces in the league.
Ian Platt at 2:54:28 Wednesday May 20 98
We spent most of our first 100 years playing on someone else's park and I hope it doesn't happen again. Do we really want Saints to have the first choice of when they want to play at home and we get what's left? Remember starting the season with several games away because the owners team wanted to use the ground. When big cup games fall on the same weekend, who do you think will get Saturday afternoon? It may be inevitable because it may be the only way to get the ground expanded. Also the Saints have very little time to get their ground to all-seater status, not enough I would think to get over all the nimby problems with finding a new site. But it is not the situation we would want.
pauls at 0:54:37 Wednesday May 20 98
OLD COBBLERS FAN WISHES ALL THE COBBLERS HAVE A BRILLIANTLY SUCCESSFUL DAY OUT COME SUNDAY. WE DON'T GET RADIO NORTHAMPTON HERE IN NEW ZEALAND SO WILL HAVE TO WAIT TO FIND OUT HOW YOU ALL GET ON. ALL "SOCCER FANS" AT WAITAKERE CITY WISH YOU A GOOD CLEAR WIN.
Tony Clarke MP at 23:24:49 Tuesday May 19 98
Ticket update, Spoke to the club earlier on this afternoon, and all but a few of the 39,000 are sold (about 200 left) a few more are arriving tomorrow, (it seems as if Grimsby can't sell their share!!) In total our support on the day will be 40,850, is this a record or what!!. Glad to see that Kieth Barwell has gone public over his interest in Sixfields, now we can have a proper debate as to whether it is feasable or not. Meeting Austin Mitchell MP (Grimsby) and Shona McIssac MP (Cleethorpes, as Grimsby can't manage a home ground) on the terrace tomorrow to rub them up the wrong way. I can't believe that there are 5 days still to go.... Sad but true I overheard that Sean Parrish Bless his cotton socks was showing off in front of the youth team today when he reminded them " You never lose it lads, it's a bit like riding a bike!!" Oops.... See you all Sunday TCMP
Alan Edington at 23:6:14 Tuesday May 19 98
Good luck at Wembley from a Preston Hearts fan. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did at Parkhead on Saturday.Show everybody the true colours to follow.
Mark the Auckland Jambo at 23:2:11 Tuesday May 19 98
Best of luck at Wembley from the Scottish Cup Winners (it still sounds
sooooo good!)
"The future's bright - the future's maroon (or claret!)"
Mark the Auckland Jambo.
Kevin Littlejohns at 22:55:13 Tuesday May 19 98
Good Luck next week from all at "No Idle Talk - Online". Heart of
Midlothian's Premier Fanzine on the Web. Scottish Cup Winners 1998.
Mariner at 22:45:59 Tuesday May 19 98
Hi Stripey. I think this lot are quite a lot more civilised than Fulham. Apart from the constant abuse we got on the Putney Terrace from the Stevenage Road Enclosure I thought the treatment they gave Lever (carried off on stretcher after a studs up tackle in front of them) was disgraceful. Millwall were several notches above the Cottagers - even to the point of them admitting on Suth Bermondsey station that "the best team won". Don't worry - this lot will be doing the same on Wembley Park on Sunday won't you Richard. P.S. I hope you saw Daryl Clare got a mention on Teletext for his storming performance in Irelands 3-0 defeat of Scotland U-21s last night. PPS - don't forget to watch the black and white stripes tomorrow night - now do we play like them or do they play like us??????
Tam McCallum at 22:30:34 Tuesday May 19 98
from tambo the jambo.
all the best at wembley lads, let's give the country a maroon (claret if you prefer) tinge.
have a great day out.
T. at 20:49:17 Tuesday May 19 98
I don't want to wish my life away but I wish Sunday would come soon.
RICHARD at 20:40:16 Tuesday May 19 98
hartwell cobbler: sorry, just reread your two messages; you heard it on Radio N. Wilf: keep 'em coming! T: Unfortunately, I get "South Today" down here so I'll miss it. Perhaps they'll play it in the run up to the game on Sky, starting @2pm Sunday. NTFCfan: Congratulations . I felt chuffed with 23,000, and that was only NINE days ago. Nice to see the well wishers from Hearts on line; and a few more Haddocks have been dredged up in the net.
Simon Cooepr at 20:39:4 Tuesday May 19 98
If we dont win, i'll kill myself!
(Maybee not, but try to win anyway)
RICHARD at 20:25:9 Tuesday May 19 98
hartwell cobbler To my mind that's the best option and good news too. I have nothing against the Saints; in fact, I support them, though the Cobblers will always be No.1. A ground share operation with Mr B buying out the Council is ideal because the expansion wouldn't depend upon our promotion (assured as it is) and we won't have to go begging to the local authority for help, much appreciated though it has been in keeping the team afloat during the dark days. Where did you get the news and could we have some continuing updates?
T. at 19:7:11 Tuesday May 19 98
More news about the song, watch BBC1 at 6.30pm tomorrow night to see it live ( well mimed ) and the song is not going to be for sale as there's not enough time to get it duplicated, but Six has given me a copy, which after Sunday could be worth a lot of money, they're also negotiating to do a celebration gig on Monday night, at a venue in Northampton to be a announced later.
hartwell cobbler at 18:44:44 Tuesday May 19 98
the cat's out the bag! for those of you who missed it on bbc radio northampton this morning, saints owner keith barwell says he's considering ground-sharing at sixfields. he says - rightly - that franklins gardens will cost mega-bucks to develop. and there's a problem with its location and potential resident aggro etc. barwell says he is looking at sixfields as one option - another being to build a new stadium on an edge-of-town site. barwell is an astute businessman and would know the best option is ground-sharing. its makes sense all round. it would solve the saints problems and the cobblers - because barwell has always made it clear he wants a 15,000 seater stadium for rugby. that would suit everyone nicely! i believe this will happen. i think barwell may well buy sixfields. after all the council would probably be glad to shift it on - they have had flak from ratepayers about it as we know.
so, the scenario might be - barwell buys sixfields and extends it to 15,000. apart from anything else, a shared stadium would avoid the already occuring problem of traffic congestion in st james when both clubs are at home together. in fact barwell mentioned that, with the cobblers now doing well, he could see the time arrive when some 30,000 people might descend on st james at one time - and the residents coundn't be expected to stand for it. he also said franklins gardens location does not make it suitable for expansion.
i can imagine some saints supporters will be up in arms. But what do cobblers fans think about this possibility ?
hartwell cobbler at 18:44:39 Tuesday May 19 98
the cat's out the bag! for those of you who missed it on bbc radio northampton this morning, saints owner keith barwell says he's considering ground-sharing at sixfields. he says - rightly - that franklins gardens will cost mega-bucks to develop. and there's a problem with its location and potential resident aggro etc. barwell says he is looking at sixfields as one option - another being to build a new stadium on an edge-of-town site. barwell is an astute businessman and would know the best option is ground-sharing. its makes sense all round. it would solve the saints problems and the cobblers - because barwell has always made it clear he wants a 15,000 seater stadium for rugby. that would suit everyone nicely! i believe this will happen. i think barwell may well buy sixfields. after all the council would probably be glad to shift it on - they have had flak from ratepayers about it as we know.
so, the scenario might be - barwell buys sixfields and extends it to 15,000. apart from anything else, a shared stadium would avoid the already occuring problem of traffic congestion in st james when both clubs are at home together. in fact barwell mentioned that, with the cobblers now doing well, he could see the time arrive when some 30,000 people might descend on st james at one time - and the residents coundn't be expected to stand for it. he also said franklins gardens location does not make it suitable for expansion.
i can imagine some saints supporters will be up in arms. But what do cobblers fans think about this possibility ?
A Bolton Cobbler at 18:8:35 Tuesday May 19 98
OK Super Strippy, the only thing you'll be doing on Sunday is watching your goalkeeper(Aidan Davidson the extremely crap one) picking, er....I'm sorry, FISHING the ball out of the net. Anyway at least you will feel more at home.
NTFC fan at 17:24:44 Tuesday May 19 98
hurrah I am 26000. OK, fish insults....um.....you can't play football for kippers cause you all play in flippers.
Super Strippy at 17:20:56 Tuesday May 19 98
Come on cobblers, surely you can think of some abuse to send in my direction. Thought about any fish related witty asides yet?
Fulham were excellent with their cheeky cockney whinning. Amoungst the best were You're shit and you stink of fish. I had to check under me armpits, to make sure it was a haddock type smell, and not horrible
cod. We have sold 14,000 up to midday Tuesday. We are all skint after
68 games including Liverpool, Leeds, Sheff Wed and Wembley away.
Jambo George at 17:14:8 Tuesday May 19 98
I'm a Hearts Supporter down in Southampton. Best of luck on the big day. I know it will turns out as well as ours. These are great times for maroon er... claret clad supporters! Onwards and upwards!
NTFC fan at 16:39:35 Tuesday May 19 98
that was very funny Insider (I mean Wilf)
Wilf at 16:37:30 Tuesday May 19 98
Oops! I'm so excited.
Wow! at 16:36:59 Tuesday May 19 98
Wilf
lincoln cobbler at 16:29:8 Tuesday May 19 98
that should be old and new songs
lincoln cobbler at 16:22:54 Tuesday May 19 98
can anybody mail me any song lyrics for old new songs - so i can sing me heart ot at wembley.
Of course a good song for the day is "go doen to football and get completely plastered ..........etc etc.
NTFC fan at 16:15:54 Tuesday May 19 98
Ian Atkins claret army la la la la
Phil Baron at 16:15:13 Tuesday May 19 98
Why are the Mariners so worked up about Wembley is it the fear of LOSING!!!If it is not then it better be because thats whats gonna happen.I have heard of Lambs to the slaughter but HADDOCK to the slaughter has a better ring about it!!!!!!
superstrippy at 16:3:47 Tuesday May 19 98
Hi, me again. For you cobblers wanting to harass our site check out
www.mjhassociates.demon.co.uk/si. It's new and still underdevelopment
I couldn't find it at first, so good hunting clowns. P.S. Anyone want
a tin of bodders under the twin towers @2.00pm-2.30pm?
Super strippy at 15:58:17 Tuesday May 19 98
Hey, croaning cobblers this is your friendly(unless you like man u., West Brom, Fulham or Dull *hity) strippy men supporter. Just been piss
taking on TFI. Why do you hate 'em? Anyone want a ticket in our end?
baring likelihood of a six-foot six docker quashing you. Whereas you will have loads of, er, 'fans'. Our tiny corner will have the barmy army congregated to outsing any whispers from your sides. Anyway you won't have much to sing about. We like stuffing 'clarets' in cup comps
just ask Burnley, or dunthorpe.
Bristol City Fan at 15:55:30 Tuesday May 19 98
I hope you lot get stuffed. The first division is no place for cloggers like you and Watford.
Nottingham Mariner at 15:51:42 Tuesday May 19 98
We took 30,000 to wembley last month but then again we were playing against a more stylish team that time.
Nottingham Mariner at 15:49:54 Tuesday May 19 98
Why are you lot so obsessed with getting tickets? We at Grimsby take a much more laid back approach, the match isn't until Sunday, what's the big rush? You'll only wish you hadn't bothered come 16:45 May 24th.
NTFC fan at 15:37:39 Tuesday May 19 98
la la la la la la cobblers going up
Damo at 14:54:45 Tuesday May 19 98
I need a drink to calm my nerves down........will the 'rarer than the yeti' tickets be in my grasp by the time I get back ?????
Steve at 14:46:1 Tuesday May 19 98
Ray - you're close on 26,000 visitors. What's the fastest thousand you've ever achieved?
Damo at 14:33:36 Tuesday May 19 98
Please God dont make me buy a ticket for the Grimsby end I dont want to be alone !! Why is it that genunine fans like me find it difficult to get tickets when most people going have never followed Northampton before ???? Still hoping for tickets, but quickly disappearing.......
George Shanley at 14:18:1 Tuesday May 19 98
Hi from a hearts supporter who runs the midlands hearts supporters club here in Market Harborough,COBBLERS ARE MY SECOND TEAM!!!
Nottingham Mariner at 14:5:59 Tuesday May 19 98
George - You're first team are cobblers too !
Mark Hateley at 14:5:27 Tuesday May 19 98
Ray I beseech you to use all power available to ensure the Cod Heads stay down! Cry God for Ray, Cobblers and the Cod Heads demise.
George Shanley at 14:1:6 Tuesday May 19 98
Hi from a hearts supporter who runs the midlands hearts supporters club here in Market Harborough,COBBLERS ARE MY SECOND TEAM!!!
The Trawler at 13:46:29 Tuesday May 19 98
Cobblers, stop kidding yourselves with these pipe dreams.
Victory will belong to The Mariners regardless of how many fans they take. It's our destiny. After all, our pitiful home gates earlier in the season didn't stop us winning. You must remember we only went down last season to enjoy a couple of trips to Wembley.
Matthew(Bolton Cobbler) at 13:44:37 Tuesday May 19 98
Can anyone tell me of a decent GTFC site with a guest book because I can only find one.
Wilf at 13:32:29 Tuesday May 19 98
Wow!
Ray at 13:25:45 Tuesday May 19 98
For all the gloating about Grimsby's wonderful attacking record, they actually only scored three goals more than the Cobblers (or one more if you include the play-offs)
The Oxford Cobbler at 13:10:7 Tuesday May 19 98
P.S. I hope both sets of fans have a great day on Sunday. I am meeting up with a group of fish heads with whom i went to University. Can't wait to be a heartless gloater come the end of the 90 minutes.
Damo at 12:56:17 Tuesday May 19 98
Still no news.........or tickets !!!!!
The Oxford Cobbler at 12:53:12 Tuesday May 19 98
Grimsby fans keep talking about the positive style of football played by there team but here are a few facts for you all.
Grimsby's form going into the final is dire. They lost at home to Oldham who have one of the worst away records in the country. They struggled to beat 10 man Fulham over two legs. There dodgy defense crumbled against NTFC negative tactics.
On the other hand Cobblers beat Fulham convincingly. Whilst the first 70 minutes of the 1st leg was poor the Cobblers stuffed Bristol Rovers in the return. If we play like that Grimsby haven't got a chance.
NTFC
Anon at 12:50:7 Tuesday May 19 98
Original allocation 39266, all but c. 500 sold with another block (c.1500) being delivered from Wembley this a.m. Problem is we can't extend any further around the stadium as Grimsby have already sold tickets for adjoining blocks. Apparently you can pay on the gate for blocks 238-242 in the Grimsby end! Is this true? Anyone else see the report on text linking IA to Corrie Corrazin?
Ray at 12:38:7 Tuesday May 19 98
There was a long queue at Sixfields today for the remaining dribs and drabs of tickets. Only 1500 left this morning and I guess they will all be gone by tonight.
Paul Martin at 12:29:14 Tuesday May 19 98
Hope all dreams come true for Cobblers fans at Wembley. For most of
us Jambo's up here we're still on cloud 9 after Saturdays cup win - I'm hoping that you'll be sharing this incredible feeling by doing
the biz at Wembley. Go get it !
Damo at 12:23:50 Tuesday May 19 98
Still no tickets..............
CM at 12:21:18 Tuesday May 19 98
Good luck on Saturday.
Give Em hell from all the Jambos !!
Phil Adroit at 12:15:9 Tuesday May 19 98
As a Grimsby Town fan let me take this opportunity to congratulate the Cobblers on reaching the promotion play-off final at Wembley. Lets hope that you can turn on the sort of form you showed against Bristol Rovers in the second leg against us, instead of that ultra boring defensive tactic you've been playing most of the season. The Mariners are renowned for their attacking posture and it should prove to be a brilliant match if northampton came out with the same intention. After watching my team deservedly beat Bournmouth last month at Wembley, I strongly advise you soak up as much of the atmosphere as possible, just let yourselves go and party on...90 minutes flash by at Wembley in no time at all, so enjoy every precious second. Good luck, have a great time and to the winner the spoils...( I reckon we'll win 3:1 )
Fraser McGlashan at 12:7:37 Tuesday May 19 98
Being a hearts fan I would just like to thank all of you who sent good will messages to the hearts prior to our cup victory. Good luck to you in your bid to become a second div team next year, and upwards and onwards from there on. Go on the maroons\clarets (close enough I think!)
Fraser
TRB Mark at 12:4:46 Tuesday May 19 98
The only low point so far is the reported amount of ticket that the Grims have sold. Have we really got to look at a half full Wembley again? Kinda makes you wish Fulham had won...........
NTFC fan at 11:53:32 Tuesday May 19 98
we're goin' up we're goin' up Cobblers goin'up
Ray at 11:20:42 Tuesday May 19 98
I can't stand much more of this - I thought I was keyed up last year but this year its even worse....and there ares till 5 days to go. I guess the productivity of Northamptonshire workers this week is going to be an all time low.
Alec Peck at 11:14:43 Tuesday May 19 98
Hope you guys are as successful on Monday as the mighty Hearts were last Saturday!
Good luck guys!
Bez at 11:0:31 Tuesday May 19 98
Where are all the Grimsby sites i can't find any. By the way we're gonna win 1-0 and kick some Buckly and Donovan arse!!!!!!!
T. at 10:47:41 Tuesday May 19 98
The new song is called 'Raise the Roof' and I have a tape!
So it's lucky I'm on your coach Ray!and you read the lyrics here first.... pity my contact wasn't in the studio when it was played.
I listened to it during registration and have played it loads of times since, especially now its break, gathering all the Cobb's fans here together!
Only 5 days to go, will I survive?
NTFC fan at 10:47:10 Tuesday May 19 98
I tried to buy a home shirt last night but they were sold out - so I bought a new scarf and a big maroon training top thingy. I am going to boil on Sunday!!!! What time are the coaches leaving? I like to see them on the motorway, gets the adrenalin pumping
Damo at 10:31:15 Tuesday May 19 98
Still havent got me tickets yet, Im going to have a nervous breakdown soon !!!
Thanks for the number but I got it too late !!
My father queued for 2 hours at Sixfields from 5 onwards last night but it closed before he managed to get any...we got a car now...so hes off again at 10 this morning....everyone pray for a miracle please !!!!!!!
Only 1500 left, oh my god !!!!!!!!!!
Chris at 9:58:21 Tuesday May 19 98
Any one in Sunny Block 110 ?
Does anyone know how many we have sold and how many we have been given. In some reports it has been as high as 37 000 + 2000 and some only 30 000
Craig at 9:54:43 Tuesday May 19 98
Good luck from a Heart Of Midlothian supporter. Make it a maroon(claret) double!
NTFC fan at 9:27:22 Tuesday May 19 98
whahey its nearly sunday
Ray at 9:6:27 Tuesday May 19 98
Just heard the new Warehouse offering on Radio Nuthamton. Miles better than last year. Gets the old foot tapping straight away. Problem is no-one told us the title - anyone know - and is there a tape we can play on the bus?
Ray at 8:38:29 Tuesday May 19 98
Latest Ticket new: We have almost sold out and there are only 1500 left. We have requested a further allocation from Wembley.
Scott Wilson at 8:3:6 Tuesday May 19 98
From Scott Wilson webmaster of the Official Heart of Midlothian Website:
Thanks for all the messages of support and congratulations from Cobblers fans. To say I'm staggered by the response is a gross understatement!
Good luck at Wembley.
Trb Mark at 7:47:23 Tuesday May 19 98
Yes, Ian Cooper , the Saudi and occasional Irthlingboro Cobbler, WHERE ARE YOU????
Ian Platt at 3:31:38 Tuesday May 19 98
Last year I got the score right at 1-0, I think I'll go for 2-0 this year as the players will be lifted by our full end whereas Grimsby will be discouraged by the paltry numbers at their end. Hard to imagine that they will perhaps have fewer there than Swansea. Looks like I'm one of the few travelling from overseas this year, anyone else coming in for the game?
Ray at 0:35:6 Tuesday May 19 98
Ah! Soles...
The Cordwainer at 23:32:26 Monday May 18 98
Richard, isnt Grimsby where we get our soles from, or was that Dover? It just sort of clicked.
RICHARD at 22:40:18 Monday May 18 98
Mariner: I used to live up there too (well Cheshire actually - I suppose that doesn't count!) I played hockey for Congleton 2nd XI against the Uni. Apologies, I'll not mention the dreaded M********* U***** again. I did go to Maine Road once - escaped virtually unscathed, but the car was a write -off! Ah, those were the days. Moss Side, where even the Mafia fear to tread. Anyway, enough of these pleasantries. Tell one thing that Grimsby has ever done for the shoe industry!!!!!!!!!!!!
RICHARD at 22:30:20 Monday May 18 98
touche
Mariner at 22:23:44 Monday May 18 98
Look Richard there's no need to get into personal abuse. I went to Manchester Uni so don't EVER compare us to M********* U*****. When I was up there I watched Man City - which, since you'll be able to see them at home next year - is one of the few things I envy about you. And as for the song I assume you're referring to the highly original adaptation of "Guantanamera" which we know as "Sing when we're fishing".
RICHARD at 21:54:58 Monday May 18 98
Mariner: What's your Wembley song, "Gone Fishing"? Somehow seems appropriate in view of the poor ticket sales. Can we have some of yours? We're running out! By the way, good for You, Nottingham M, Loud Louth and the Imp for keeping the comments coming with little help from the rest of Grimsby: mind you, you'll be well used to sailing against a sea of claret and white by the time the Real Deal commences on Sunday.
Bolton Cobbler at 21:25:18 Monday May 18 98
I have finally got my ticket but I'm in the Olympic gallery again like last time(Wembly is such a dump). How many tickets have Grimbsby sold? I bet it is not at the 40,000 mark. Also, if that mariner bloke is on line, the only thing that your fans will be doing on Sunday is watching your goalkeeper "FISH" the ball out of the net. Anyway, at least you will feel at home. To any cobblers fans on line Aidan Davidson is the worst keeper I have ever seen at Bolton and i'm sure the Cobblers will stick at least 4 goals past him.
TRB Mark at 20:54:4 Monday May 18 98
I have had it on good authority that Grimsby have only sold 11,000 tickes so far. It's gonna be like Swansea all over again.
Jamie at 20:39:39 Monday May 18 98
I've been browsing various search engines to find some Grimsby F.C sites and can only find one or two and one of these is their local rag, the other is hardly interesting at the best of times. Do any others exist or don't they have computers in Cleethorpes. All the best to Atkin's boys on Sunday at our usual end of season holiday destination.
T. at 20:30:13 Monday May 18 98
Mariner, it wasn't one of the busiest times of the year the last time you played at Wembley was it? Stop making excuses and just face it, we've got the best supporters and the best team.
RICHARD at 20:29:49 Monday May 18 98
Mariner and Nottingham Mariner: I have to admit, we may not be the prettiest exponents of the beautiful game, but what we may lack in skill, we more than make up for in endeavour. Sometimes it seems we have 10 across the park, whether in mid-field, at the back or even up front. Remember, though, it's not always the most skilful team that wins the day. Besides you wouldn't want to be like Man U would you?
RICHARD at 20:16:25 Monday May 18 98
Doesn't scan too well, T, but then again we can't hold down a tune either. Seems well matched.
T. at 19:49:46 Monday May 18 98
You heard it hear first, some of the words to the NEW Cobblers Wembley song, you've got to remember I was mailed this late last night so, the odd word may be wrong, and the tune is one of Warehouse's own, apparently it's completely different to last years.
CHORUS
Northampton town (we're going up!)
Northampton Town (we're going up!)
Northampton Town claret & white 'cos you know it's right!
We're the Sixfield Boys,
Went to wembley and we made some noise,
We're going back to do it again,
'cos we're Northampton Town
Andy Woodman and his cheeky smile,
John Frain and that glorious goal,
Dean Peer gets his timing right
and Sammo can't play the drums!
Chris Freestone and his cool first touch,
Colin Hill and his Irish luck,
Carl Heggs is in a winning team
and we're Northampton Town!!!!!!!!!!!
Mariner at 19:46:18 Monday May 18 98
Hi Ray, don't apologise for playing a very effective lower division tactic. It worked well for you, but you need to recognise your limitations which we will show up to you.
Evidently Grimsby only took ticket applications from season ticket holders on the first two days, but don't forget that we are a seaside town and that Whit Sunday is one of the biggest working days of the year. I gather a lot of people have been told there is no way they can have time off work. Or did you plan it that way??
Ray at 19:34:15 Monday May 18 98
Yet another team look like they still think we play the long ball - still, they'll find out with a vengance come Sunday. btw Mariner, How come you aren't selling many tickets? No-one want to support a lsoing team?
Mariner at 19:26:13 Monday May 18 98
Too right Nottingham Mariner - it's class against the long ball. By the way guys - sorry about this - but being a class act we've all got these very smart Mariners Wembley '98 replica shirts. Shame you've not got yourselves together on that either.
And being a class act - the Mariners do play the ball about a bit on THE DECK, before we stick it in THE NET, as you will see come Sunday!
RICHARD at 19:19:42 Monday May 18 98
T: Thanks for the e-mail; with a name like yours you must be a singer!
How about atune for the lads? Post the words on screen and we can all learn them. I really liked last year's tune ,which we have of course on the Season and Wembely tapes made by Gary Mabee. C-O-double B-L-E-R-S, COBBLERS!
T. at 18:29:34 Monday May 18 98
Good news! the band are in the studio tonight, listen to Radio Northampton at 8.30 am tomorrow morning and hear the all new Cobbler's Wembley song!
T. at 17:13:58 Monday May 18 98
Ray we won't know the tune, it's a new one, is the club shop opening later or does it still close at 4? if it closes at 4 I've not no chance of getting a banner. Someone bought me a gingerbread Cobbler today, No. 3 of course, but it had hair!
Thanks for the tickets Ray, are we gonna have a toot your horn if ylou read cobbler's comments banner?
Lenton Cobbler at 16:42:0 Monday May 18 98
Wembley again. Who would have thought it? Unfortunately I have only been able to attend a few matches this season but will be travelling down to Wembley. I hope for another thrilling 93rd minute John Frain free kick!!!!
See you there!!!
NTFC fan at 16:15:55 Monday May 18 98
Damo - it shuts dead on 7. Phone 01604 588339 and reserve some, then pick 'em up
NTFC fan at 16:11:23 Monday May 18 98
I reckon we're gonna DECK Grimsby I do
Damo at 16:10:57 Monday May 18 98
Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!
Less than 7000 thousand, now Im worried.
Good news we got a car now.....
Bad news will there the ticket office be open about 7 tonite and will there be tickets left ??
Heres hoping. I dont want to be the only Northamptonian still in Northampton !! Actually Im in Sheffield at the moment but I will be there at Wembley !!!!
The Shropshire Cobbler at 16:7:36 Monday May 18 98
Amazed at the ticket sales; made the 200 mile round trip on Sunday to get tickets for Wembley; bloody glad I did, judging by the comments today they're hardly any left. Wish I could have got tickets for last Wednesday's match, couldn't believe the score on the Teletext! Amazing stuff, shows anything's possible. Can't believe I'm going to Wembley for a second year. Anyone know if Grimsby has got a Web site?? My old man reckons they were a big team when he was a lad, but I suppose that was a long time ago ....
Nottingham Mariner at 15:58:50 Monday May 18 98
That's definately your best chance of winning, Paddy !
NTFC fan at 15:16:44 Monday May 18 98
I want a bloody shirt
Phil Baron at 15:6:11 Monday May 18 98
To say the players are confident is an understatement!!
Cobb shop has t shirts only with Flags,Hats,pointy hands etc all being in tomorrow.Shirts on sale from the Rovers game signed by the players £50.
The Paddy Cobbler at 14:44:32 Monday May 18 98
Grimsby best check there coach as I am going to blow the fuckers to the sky. Watch your arses you fuckin fishermen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
paul huge at 14:40:49 Monday May 18 98
this is absollutely shit it is a fucking disgrace
Ray at 13:58:52 Monday May 18 98
Bring them with you on Sunday T - and we'll have a practive on the coach :-)
Simon at 13:44:0 Monday May 18 98
Despite all the hassles and wait, I would like to thank the Sixfields staff for getting their act together from last year. Just organising the queues into cash/cc made a big difference from last year's fiasco. Should be perfect next year!! Still, it's a thankless way to spend a sunny weekend for the guys and girls involved in doling out tickets so THANKS!
T. at 12:57:2 Monday May 18 98
It's all words, just wait 'til Sunday,after 90, sorry 93 minutes, I think you're getting just a bit too cocky, how many tickets have you sold? NOT AS MANY AS THE COBB'S
I have the lyrics to the new Cobb's Wembley song, which may not get recorded due to Northants '96 alledgedly being complete tight wads.
Wilf at 12:54:42 Monday May 18 98
NOTTINGHAM MARINER - Are you saying you've thrown in the towel already?
Wilf at 12:53:33 Monday May 18 98
RICHARD - Glad to be of service.
Nottingham Mariner at 11:57:59 Monday May 18 98
Interesting Quote from June WSC
Quote :-
"There are playing styles to suit all tastes. On their day Grimsby are by some way the best footballing side in the division. Their Wembley win was thoroughly deserved, although the consequent fixture pile-up took its toll. Northampton, on the other hand, must represent the most charmless, boorish,dead-ball outfit since... well, Bury went up last season."
Says it all really !
NTFC fan at 11:4:8 Monday May 18 98
I'd like to thank Wilf, Richard, T, Ray and Owen for their support over the past weeks. Now I have my ticket a weight has lifted from my shoulders.
NTFC fan at 10:54:21 Monday May 18 98
I HAVE MY TICKETS YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!!! I WILL BE THERE YEAH YEAH. For those yet to get them, it took 50mins of constant redial to get thru. Whats the Cobblers shirt situation? Are they sold out? will they change the shirt next season?
NTFC fan at 10:48:20 Monday May 18 98
I now have some stupid tune playing at me down the phone
NTFC fan at 10:37:4 Monday May 18 98
what will the queues be like at the office today??? will I be able to get one in my lunch hour
NTFC fan at 10:35:33 Monday May 18 98
oh f*** this is ridiculous
NTFC fan at 10:26:10 Monday May 18 98
oh f*** I can't get throughhhhh
Ray at 10:24:5 Monday May 18 98
From the experience I have had phoning them in the past, I think they have 5 phones - four of which are left off the hook.
NTFC fan at 10:18:54 Monday May 18 98
HOW MANY PHONES HAVE THEY GOT?? 3???
NTFC fan at 10:17:57 Monday May 18 98
engaged shit....
NTFC fan at 10:13:25 Monday May 18 98
engaged aaaah
DARREN at 10:10:40 Monday May 18 98
GOOD LUCK LADS AT WEMBLEY WIN OR LOSE WE HAVE HAD
A BRILLIANT SEASON.
NTFC fan at 10:10:23 Monday May 18 98
god this is like the world cup line - engaged, engaged
NTFC fan at 9:32:55 Monday May 18 98
cheers for the no, Wilfie - it opens at 10
Ray at 9:31:12 Monday May 18 98
According to Rebecca Kerr on Radio Nuthamton this morning there are only 7000 tickets left out of 39,200!
With regard to the previous discussion about block 101, she also stated that tickets for this block WERE on sale on Saturday but due to a minor cock up were only available in the credit card queue. As soon as the problem became apparent, some were transferred to the "real money" queue.
btw - I've had well wishes from the Scottish Clarets, Heart of Midlothian. You can mail back your own congratulations at scott.wilson@mail.virgin.net.
Wilf at 7:43:35 Monday May 18 98
Just heard the Rebecca Kerr on Radio Northampton; We have an allocation of 39,326 tickets and around 7,000 are left. For all you out-of-towners Pall Mall will be taking telephone orders today. 01604 588338. Good Luck.
T. at 7:6:51 Monday May 18 98
We've been there and done it too
Bill Osborne at 5:18:50 Monday May 18 98
Best wishes and good luck from a Mariners fan in Oz. I am afraid that you are going to need it.. Buckleys men have shown how to do it at Wembley!! We have been there and done it!!
I hope that the two lots of fans get on as well as they did at the AWS final... all drinking and chanting together. It made it heaps better!!
T. at 22:39:43 Sunday May 17 98
It's Larry, as in Larry Grayson (Neil Grayson) Our Hero and Mr Perpetual Motion season of '96/'97, Doh!!!!!!!!
Mariner at 22:31:15 Sunday May 17 98
Hi Richard.
Do I see a pattern - sure I do - you relate to non-league football, which isn't surprising I suppose, and you get very excited about omens and supernatural forces (face it you're going to need some). I'm really sorry but I just don't understand the bit about Larry??? Larry the Lamb - is a cricket joke?? Hats off to Larry???
Just calm down kiddies. We've got Juventus to watch on Wednesday night, and then England on Saturday. Save your bluster and bravado till next Sunday or it'll go as flat as your beer!
T. at 22:24:46 Sunday May 17 98
Wilf, where are you? Any insomniacs out there tonight?
Hello Chris, Richard.
Nadge are you still alive?
CHRIS at 21:56:56 Sunday May 17 98
someone write some mail
Ray at 20:15:37 Sunday May 17 98
Not only have I go tmy tickets but everyone who booked through me as well. Apparently 12000 went with the block booking - so I'm not surprised that we have already sold 20000.
CHRIS at 18:10:14 Sunday May 17 98
I'VE GOT MY TTTTTTTIIIIICCCCCKKKKKKEEEEETTTTSSSSS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE'RE ALL GOING TO WEMBERLEEEEEEEEEEEEE, SAY, WE'RE ALL GOING TO WEMBERLEEEEEEEEEEEEE,
LA LA LA LA , LA LA LA LA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simon at 17:54:54 Sunday May 17 98
Just got back from Sixfields with my ticket and I was told that there is only about 4000 left.Who said there is no need to panic?
RICHARD at 17:27:27 Sunday May 17 98
Robins defeat Seasiders @ Wembley. Do you see a pattern forming, Mariner? Larry was 'behind the bench' for Cheltenham. He must have been injured or surely he would have been on because of his recent Wembley experience!
RICHARD at 17:18:49 Sunday May 17 98
Damo: I've just got mine via fax and phone. Sixfields rang me this morning following my pleading fax. They've confirmed my tickets, but most of the behind the goal seats have gone. There are Olympic Grandstand seats and sideline seats stil available. Either fax now or phone Monday morning. Buy them via credit card and ask for them to be sent to you by post, or turn up at the ticket office to collect them later this week, when you have wheels! Good Luck.
Damo at 17:10:21 Sunday May 17 98
Hey, anyone know if there will be tickets left by Weds....my brother went to buy some on Sat afternoon and some a**hole caused him to have a car crash, so now our one means of transport ia on the way to the scrap-yard...ah...damn it...(hope u're all right bro)....but I should still be hopefully of getting tickets...anyone ??????????
Mariner at 15:48:16 Sunday May 17 98
OK - so Heart's fanzine is actually called "Always the Bridesmaid" - honest - you obviously don't know much about football do you. And whilst we'll be playing the Juve way next Sunday I expect to see no similarity between yourselves and Real Madrid.
T. at 14:40:28 Sunday May 17 98
Hello TRB Mark, what a lovely day, Cobbler's going to Wembley, might try and spot Larry on Sky later
Loud Louth at 14:39:11 Sunday May 17 98
Well, we thought the net was something to fish with.
TRB Mark at 14:38:14 Sunday May 17 98
Welcome Imp in exile. That confirms at least 2 people originating from Englands most backward county, on the net.
John Wark's Moustache at 14:36:30 Sunday May 17 98
Hey Mariner, it was good to see you on TV on Tuesday. Yes, it has been 20 years since Ipswich won the FA cup and we had a re-union in the town. Those Norwich loving Bastards on BBC East introduced the piece as an examination of dodgy 70's haircuts which was a bit off, I thought. That was until I saw your hairstyle Mariner, which is WORSE than it was in 78!
Anon at 13:41:16 Sunday May 17 98
Bet the Cobb's sell more tickets than Grimsby, prepare to be deafened, AWS will seem like a morgue
RICHARD at 11:25:35 Sunday May 17 98
Lincolnshire - founder member of the 'Flat Earth Society' , whose county boundary is ringed with warnings - "Don't stop until you hit the sea".
Imp_in_exile at 11:7:41 Sunday May 17 98
You've no hope, Cobblers. The fates have decreed that it's going to be a season of triumph for Lincolnshire - apart from us going up surely it's no coincidence that the Cod'eads' two biggest games of the season have been against the Imps' favourite patsies?
Eight-nil, to the Mighty Imps!
Two-one, to the Mariners!
Steve at 11:3:51 Sunday May 17 98
Isn't Heart's fanzine actually called 'We won something in May 1998'
Ray at 10:53:6 Sunday May 17 98
I guess the reason why Mariner is up so earlier is that he can't sleep for the worry!
RICHARD at 10:51:55 Sunday May 17 98
Mariner: Remember we onlyget going after a 3-0 deficit. If REAL win on Wednesday, will you accept the inevitable?
Mariner at 10:9:25 Sunday May 17 98
Richard - that just sums you up to a tee - I'm only half awake, I'm off the pace, give me a chance and maybe I'll be able to keep up with you. You'll be 3-0 down in ten minutes at this rate.
RICHARD at 9:48:6 Sunday May 17 98
You're up early, Mariner. Give me a chance to wake up and I'll try to come back with some sparkling rejoinder.
Mariner at 8:35:0 Sunday May 17 98
Like so many other things about you lot I did read the "Squad" section but I thought - surely this can't be serious - it looked like you'd set up a short cut to the Towcester Town reserves teamlist. We may not have Overmars but you do realise that we have a couple of current internationals in our squad - Daryl Clare is coming back to Wembley from playing for the Ireland Under-21's next week. Our Aidan played in the World Cup qualifiers for Northern Ireland, and I won't mention that Lee Nogan plays for Wales because anyone who's Welsh and kicks a ball seems to get into their squad.
I wouldn't push this little line on shirt colours too hard either. Apart from the fact that the Toon Army hate us for being the only team to beat them at St James' Park when they went up to the Premiership last time, and they even copied our shirts back in mists of time, there's one other tiny little point that may have escaped your notice. The team in black and white stripes that we do compare ourselves to are playing on Wednesday night this week too. So have a look at Juve and you'll know what we've got in store for you. You can compare yourselves to Heart of Midlothian all you like - isn't their fanzine called "Nobody remembers the last time we won anything", you're in good company there.
RICHARD at 1:43:10 Sunday May 17 98
Mariner; Don't you just wish you'd checked the spelling before you post the e-mail! Pen pics herewith (with some poetic licence) In goal, Woody, tall, blond and so good, the ball apologises if it ever gets past him into the net. The back 3: Sammo, his middle name could be 'psycho', but it's David! Razor Ray, 'the guv'ner' Warburton, cuts opposition forwards down to size; and Colin " The International" Hill. He may look like my grandad with his teeth out, but hell gum you to death rather than let you past him! The mid-field 4: Ian Clarkson, ex Stoke bloke hoping to see them only in passing in the off-season. On a scoring spree; no goals in 11 years, then two in two weeks. He's looking for his personal "hattrick" so watch out. Dean 'Mr Perpetual Motion' Peer, a crowd favourite, because like most of us he has no pretensions to footballing skill, but if you want a job done, send for "Deano, there's only one Deano". James F1 Hunt, another man on a mission, whose high octane play of recent weeks has been instrumental in our push for pole position in the play-offs. John 'THE GOAL' Frain, a man of few hairs and graces , who slotted the winner at Wembley, last year. Watch out for that left foot curler! Up front, you have been warned! Carl 'The Truth' Heggs, played against us for Swansea in the play-off final last year, and swore not to be on a losing Wembley side again. Mercurial - skill and aggression in equal measure - as likely to turn your full back inside out as deck him for being in the way. Chris "Threestone" Freestone, scored a hattrick at Plymouth in a game that started our play-off revival. Quick on the ground and lethal from two inches out. And finally, who cannot have heard of 8' 4" Super John Gayle - so frightening to behold that referees keep giving him yellow cards in the hope they'll get him off the pitch early. A man of many parts, none of them in full working order, but likely to turn a match in an instant of pure genius, as at Rovers in the first leg last week. On the bench you might find almost anyone as we at Sixfields have witnessed this season, but contenders number amongst them; Ali Gibb, floats like a bee stings like a butterfly - has pace in abundance but rarely gets to use it; Jason Dozzell, yes we've got him and we're saving him for the First Div where he's bound to excel. He's too good for Div 2. And our secret weapon, Kevin 'the flying moustache' Wilson, brought on only in dire emergencies such as when we are 1-0 up and we want the opposition, to get back into the game, to make it more interesting! I hope that gives you a flavour of what you'll be up against next Sunday, MARINER. Good luck and may the best team win, so long as it's Cobblers!!!!!!!
Ray at 1:12:3 Sunday May 17 98
Richard: I assume you forgot about the FA Cup and the CCC. Unfortunately we won't be able to play in the AWS next year...
RICHARD at 0:58:35 Sunday May 17 98
Ray: I'll remember that for next year's play-offs for the premiership, if we don't get there automatically! Mariner: Listen up. The writing is on the wall; Black & white stripes lost and claret won today south and north of the border.Team pe pics to follow. Read 'em and weep.
Ray at 0:38:43 Sunday May 17 98
You should have emailed me Richard - then I could have got yours at the same time....
Ray at 23:52:33 Saturday May 16 98
Report and piccies from the second leg and now up and posted!
Pete Smith at 22:25:15 Saturday May 16 98
Dear Mr Mariner. if you've got frames , there's a menu to the top left. If you click on the bit that says 'The Squad' there's info about most of the team. All you need to know is that Heggs will tear you apart, there's no way past our defence, and as it happens, we've got the better shirts. And in the absence of Roy Hunter & Sean Parrish, James Hunt is the best midfielder in the division. Jason Dozzell? Never heard of him. See you at Wembley mate ..
Mariner at 21:57:42 Saturday May 16 98
OK - so I got my tickets too (this is getting pricey guys - two trips to Wembley AND the World Cup)
Don't take this the wrong way - I know nobody else has ever heard of anyone who turns out for you (notice the absence of that little word "play"), but I thought at least one of you might have some idea of who might be in your team.
And - strange notion this - it's the guys in the shirts that determines the result not the pretty pattern on them. And no, I know it would really help you if you could have Overmars, Adams and Anelka for the day, but face it - you couldn't even afford their expenses let alone their wage bill.
Who are you??????????
RICHARD at 19:57:8 Saturday May 16 98
Wilf: I think Iwas drunk! Imust have been because the spelling wuz soo god." WOW" by the way, was what the SETI investigator wrote on his trace graph alongside the first murmur from outer space, according to the telly last night (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence.) Enough with the space stuff!! Let's get seafaring!!
Wilf at 19:14:54 Saturday May 16 98
Is there a prize for 25,100?
Wilf at 19:13:42 Saturday May 16 98
RICHARD - What's with this alien trip? I reckon it's the sea air affecting your reasoning. I'm just a plain ole english chap who likes his football on a Saturday, roast beef on Sunday, alright? Not to mention the odd pan-galactic gargle blaster. Shazzbat. . . Nanu Nanu. (That's Alpha Centaurian for Wow!)
Wilf at 19:9:30 Saturday May 16 98
God it's hot enough to boil a monkey's bum! Just to say that I've got me tickets all done and dusted by 10.30 this morning. Pall Mall seemed to have it sorted for once. It would have been a muggers paradise at Sixfields this morning I reckon everyone had about £500 on them. Still yippee and see you all there.
Nigel Punchard at 17:57:11 Saturday May 16 98
Congratulation you Cobblers. I have been away in Cornwall so this is my first chance to send this message. You should thank your manager for such brilliant preparation, he conteracted our wing play by over watering the outside of the pitch, he had a ball at every part of the ground in order to save time wasting, and he put two big blokes up to block our goalie. Your long ball game is excellent and is up there with Bristol City and Watford, just hang on to your muscle men and they will keep you in division one.
The final is a one off game but I hope you now go on to win all the best to you Cobblers.
PS. your right your PA system is crap
PPS. Those of you who complained about our announcer at the end of the game at the memorial ground, will be pleased to know that your comments have been noted and action will be taken to ensure that no repition of that nature will occur again.
Adios
Nige. . . . .
Steve at 17:33:51 Saturday May 16 98
Yep, the black & whites lost at Wembley. Unless I'm mistaken, did the Clarets win in Scotland. Another omen !!!
Jim E at 17:29:59 Saturday May 16 98
THE BLACK AND WHITES HAVE BEEN SUNK AT WEMBLEY THIS WEEK AND THE BLACK AND WHITES WILL BE SUNK AT WEMBLEY NEXT WEEK
Jim at 17:19:36 Saturday May 16 98
The Black and Whites have gone down this week, and the Black and Whites will go down next week. We're goona do it.
T. at 14:28:51 Saturday May 16 98
Ray I hope you got my tickets too! Just popped home for a break from the cricket, when can I get my tickets?
Listen out for the all new WEMBLEY WAREHOUSE SONG!!!!!!!!!!!
CHRIS at 13:40:42 Saturday May 16 98
I just have to go outside and play with a little brat, but I shall be on that telephone at 2:00pm ringing up for tickets for my dad, my sister and I. I'll let you know when I have them. BBBBBBBBYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEE
Steve at 13:23:27 Saturday May 16 98
Ray - you got your tickets. I hope they weren't the only ones you got! Mariner - you don't know who plays for the Cobblers??? You will my boy, you will.
RICHARD at 13:21:28 Saturday May 16 98
T: Well done! Ray: Did you get me a couple? Mariner: Looks like we're keeping our side a secret! Nottingham Mariner: Share a lift with a Cobbler !!!!!!!!
Ray at 13:20:24 Saturday May 16 98
Well - I'd pop across country and go down the A1 with the rest of the losers....
Nottingham Mariner at 12:18:6 Saturday May 16 98
Can you lot please keep off the M1 on Sunday the 24th, I've got an important match to get to at Wembley.
Ray at 11:32:35 Saturday May 16 98
I got my tickets!
RICHARD at 11:6:0 Saturday May 16 98
Mariner: Welcome back and thanks for he pen pics of the likely team.
I'm on the phone all day for Wembly tickets but the rest of the lads will be able to give you some info!
Mariner at 9:28:26 Saturday May 16 98
Hi there Richard
Well done to NTFC again for getting to Wembley. Frankly I though our big hurdle was going to be Fulham at Wembley - at last their players would realise what their true potential ought to be and Keegan would have felt more at home - although I guess Craven Cottage reminds him of Scunthorpe.
But you lot did well - Rovers being the form team, and Hayles being so dangerous. I thought they'd make you come out and home and hit you on the break - which is what they did to us at home.
You want a run down of the Mariners likely team at Wembley? OK - so here goes:
GK - Aidan Davidson - Northern Ireland international - Buckley has the knack of getting brilliant goalies for free. Davidson rates up alongside Paul Crichton (who Buckley took to WBA) who was allegedly our best keeper since George Tweedy - Tweedy was the No2 England goalie to Frank Swift in the 1930's
Back four - John McDermott (captain), Peter Handyside, Mark Lever and Tony Gallimore. Largely a product of the youth squad. Macca is a real class full back - he's out of contract so if we don't win he'll go off somewhere in Div 1 at least. Handyside was at one time in the Scotland squad and rated as the next Alan Hansen. Gallimore came from Carlile to replace Gary Croft when we sold him to Blackburn. Got a sweet left foot has TG.
Midfield - Paul Groves, David Smith, Kevin Donovan, and Wayne Burnett. You won't have seen Burnett yet - we got him from Huddersfield - probably the best ball playing midfielder we've had for years. The others you know about - the midfield is a strong Division 1 outfit
Up front - hopefully - Steve Livingstone and Daryl Clare - although Bucckley seems to prefer Lee Nogan and Jack Lester. Livvo won the AWS final for us, and Clare is evidently high on Leeds and Forest's shopping list. Nogan on the other hand missed an open goal at Fulham, and Lester - who is very tricky has a habit of hitting the ball right at the keeper.
On the bench - Kingsley Black - you'll remember him from Forest and Luton. Buckley likes to take Gallimore off, drop Smith back to left back and let Black terrorise opposition right backs in the last 30 minutes. Scored the equaliser at Wembley and an incredible free kick at Gillingham (Del Piero class I kid you not). Kevin Jobling - utility player who is a really good man marker - we put him onto people like Waddle last year and the Fulham buy ins to snuff them out.
Management - Alan Buckley you know we lost to WBA - but been with us for 10 years - hopefully will stay that long in future, and John Cockerill - ex youth team coach and produced Croft and Oster (who we sold to Everton.
You might see Butterfield - our next class youth product, Richard Smith - who's had Achilles problems - on the bench. Sadly Graham Rodger is crocked (GR was in the Coventry Cup winning team) and Tommy Widdrington is a long term back injury.
Now - apart from Jason Dozzell (I still can't believe that Spurs bought him) - who actually plays for NTFC
Ray at 9:13:50 Saturday May 16 98
Well Done T! What target shall we set for next Sarturday to ensure a Cobblers win?
T. at 8:50:51 Saturday May 16 98
Whey hey, I'm visitor number 25,000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the words of Wilf
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jim Brown at 6:35:30 Saturday May 16 98
Good Luck Sunday 24th May
Give it your best shot, a long distance cheerio from
Melbourne, Australia.
Ex Northamptonian.
Jim Brwon at 6:30:44 Saturday May 16 98
Good Luck Sunday 24th May
Give it your best shot, a long distance cheerio from
Melbourne, Australia.
Ex Northamptonian.
Thomas Speer at 1:57:43 Saturday May 16 98
Just stopped back in to see your site again (and sign the book). Being the Yank that I am, I have to stick with American football but the game of Soccer is catching on so who knows... Maybe I'll convert!
Ray at 0:57:26 Saturday May 16 98
......or alternatively take a trip to the wonderful site at http://www.churchs.co.uk (where no doubt the mug - sorry upmarket Commemorative Tankard - will be appearing soon) There is also a competition to WIN free stuff - which could include a Wembley thingie...
Steve at 0:48:46 Saturday May 16 98
One last thing - local China Emporium, Potz R Us have today finalized the design of the 1998 Cobblers Win at Wembley Commemorative Tankard. This will be much more upmarket than the 1997 version. It will consist of 4 colours, will feature the twin towers on one side, the score and the team on the other side. Potz R Us will be donating £1 of every sale to the Cobblers Supporters Trust and knocking £1 off the
price of £12.95 for anyone who places their order before May 30th. If you want to reserve yours, phone Potz R Us on 01604 627031 (They might answer the phone as Church's China). Please mention it if you want a left-handed version. In the amazingly unlikely event of the Cobbs not actually er ...... winning, then, in order to make everyone feel better, we will be selling our remaining 80 1997 Wembley mugs with a £2 donation to the Supporters' Truss, or perhaps I should say Trust. There will be an ad. in the Saturday Chron on the day before VW Day (Victory at Wembley Day) with a picture of this magnificent item. Also look out for a link to a picture of it on this website. Also look out for the Cobblers Win At Wembley Tea Towel! Alternatively, in the unlikely event of you being on the Internet, you can e-mail your order to churchs.c@ukonline.co.uk, giving your name, phone number and the number of tankards you require. That's enough commercial hype. Come on you Cobbs!!!!
RENNIE at 0:20:40 Saturday May 16 98
GORT, KLATOO BARADA NIKTO!
Steve at 0:14:36 Saturday May 16 98
What I meant was - there's a Mongolian restaurant in Fish Street, not a girlie bar. Or p'raps I meant there's a Girlie Fish in Mongolia Street, or was it a Mongolian Girlie in Fish Street......... oh forget it. The emotion of the last few days has finally got to me. I think I'd better go and lie down.
Steve at 0:9:41 Saturday May 16 98
Richard. You poor blighter - having to miss the match of the century. You have my sympathy. By the way, do you ever go to that first floor Mongolian restaurant, in the side street just off where all the girlie bars are? We thought it was wonderful. I don't know how often you come back to Northampton, but there's one in Fish Street. Don't know why I'm discussing this, but I thought I should take your mind off your terrible 'bereavement'. Thanks to you and others for your kind comments concerning my 'commentary'. It was a strangely wonderful experience, and made the time fly by, for which I'm truly grateful.
Ray at 0:1:51 Saturday May 16 98
My prediction for Wembley - "Town" will win......erm......
Ray at 23:59:33 Friday May 15 98
I wanted Fulham in the final - I really thought it was gonna be PAY BACK TIME!
Richard from HK at 23:50:48 Friday May 15 98
Horrors of horrors or as Paul Whitehouse would say ... Bugger.I can't make it,a business trip has got to take priority.Totally gutted, pig sick ..... I cannot describe how I feel.
Sadly will not have that wonderful proud feeling of walking up to the stadium, seeing the Cobblers name, taking my seat, sharing the warmth of my fellow supporters, tear in the eye when the players walk out , shouting my wotsits off, and uncontrollably bawling my eyes out when the final whistle goes and the cobbs win.So can you all do that for me and when you get back home drop me a note and tell how it was ?
I 'm so glad Fulham did not make it , I remember the Div1 game at the County ground , the 4 - 2 defeat putting us down, it's taken this long to recover. Another memory is a Keegan episode. Anyone remember Dave Bowen's testimonial game against Phil Neal's Liverpool? I was standing near the tunnel next to the Liverpool bench, the cobbs were winning 2 - 1 with about 15 mins to go when Keegan ran over to the bench. He asked to come off because he was cold.He was told to run about abit.Fatherless person I say.
Well guys have a great day I know all of you will be there so no match commentary, heaven knows how I will find out the result quickly.
Can the first sober one home post the result for me ?
So sad I will not be with you all , the next week in the depths of Malaysia will be hell,so please please give all you have got on my behalf. Have a wonderful day everyone, enjoy every moment, and most of all be proud , very very proud . ( Steve I know you won't mind me stealing your quote )
RICHARD at 23:13:22 Friday May 15 98
Hi T, or is that Dinner.
RICHARD at 23:11:29 Friday May 15 98
Mariner: Good to have someone from the other side to talk to. Sorry about the fish jokes. Tell us about your team strengths and tactics so we can live in fear for the next 9 days.
T. at 23:8:2 Friday May 15 98
Hello Richard
T. at 23:6:18 Friday May 15 98
No Ray, it's for my cricketer's tomorrow, its how we nobble our opposition, feed 'em up at tea and they'll be too full to run after the ball.
RICHARD at 23:6:3 Friday May 15 98
Wilf: I don't believe it. What a flipping coincidence. You're on telly, NOW! Satellite Sci-fi Channel film "The Day The Earth Stood Still". In about 45 mins from now, you come out of this huge space ship - You're the big, tall, silvery one who walks like Herman Munster - and someone - I think it's this woman friend of Michael Rennie (another coincidence - Rennie,get it!) shouts "GORT, KLATOO NIKTA BARODA", which loosely translated means "GORT, DON'T PUSH THE BUTTON". You see Rennie is an alien, well Scottish, anyway, and his Robot, you Wilf - are you still with me? - has instructions to blow up the Earth if Rennie doesn't make it back to the space ship. Well, as every Cobblers fan knows, Rennie has defected to 'Borough. So you, Wilf become the hero and save the Earth.All we need is one more supreme act of heroism from you, Wilf - keep on wowing until the 24th and we'll definitely win. Ithink I need to go for a lie down now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#@"$%^&*)(!"!!
Mariner at 22:53:39 Friday May 15 98
Was that witty or a load of (no I can't sink to your depths) C******s.
Keep trying kiddies
RICHARD at 22:45:37 Friday May 15 98
Yes! At last a response from the seafront. Haddockouple of puns up my sleeve, just waiting for a suitable moment.
Mariner at 22:18:48 Friday May 15 98
OK - so now you're up against the big boys.
I have to say you dun well - I never thought you'd turn over a 3-1 deficit to Bristol Rovers - so well done - the highlights on Carlton (after us of course) showed you deserved it.
Of course now you're really up against it - you might be getting excited about playing in Division 1, but then you've not been there for a very long time. Anyhow - this is about serious football - not the sort of stuff you're used to, but it'll do you no harm to find out about it.
Oh and by the way - the cod head jokes really show your lack of class. It simply confirms to everyone in black and white that your taste in fish - like your football - lacks any sense of style.
Any serious Mariner chooses Haddock - and we'll bring plenty to share with you on the day. Cod is what we dish up for the ignorant day trippers.
See you all on Sunday
Wilf at 22:8:28 Friday May 15 98
Time to leave work now and get in the queue. Women, Children and Season Ticket Holders first. Remember space cadets don't panic there's plenty of tickets for all.
Wilf at 22:3:30 Friday May 15 98
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Wilf at 22:0:47 Friday May 15 98
Guys and Gals, don't forget the mighty CIRCA play THE DUBLIN CASTLE in Camden on Sunday 24th. So why not celebrate promotion to Division 1 by seeing one of Northampton's finest up and coming bands. It's only a short trip to Camden from Wembley. Ray take the coach load.
Wilf at 21:39:6 Friday May 15 98
24,910. Wow! Wow! Wow!
Wilf at 21:38:17 Friday May 15 98
24,909. Wow!
Wilf at 21:35:41 Friday May 15 98
Wow!
CHRIS at 21:31:43 Friday May 15 98
Does anybody know whether or not you can actually choose the seat that you wnat at Wembley? Do you get a choice for whether or not you can sit behind the goal or on the side? Or do you just get put anywhere?
Chicago Mark at 21:15:21 Friday May 15 98
25,000 Would be stellar. You guys have got to have some shitty phone bills....
Ray at 20:48:26 Friday May 15 98
This to eat on the coach T?
T. at 20:45:6 Friday May 15 98
I've just made a Cobbler's cake
T. at 20:43:0 Friday May 15 98
I want to be 25000, 'cos 25000 is my lucky number and if I am 25000 then Cobb's will win 6-0 next Sunday
Ray at 20:28:21 Friday May 15 98
..........and I now know who NTFC fan is......and hes top of the list if another coach goes....
Ray at 20:26:44 Friday May 15 98
btw - the Internet Coach is now full....and we all have our tickets!!!!! (well ... almost) If I get 50 requests for a coach and tickets by Monday morning I'll book another......
Ray at 20:25:2 Friday May 15 98
NTFC Fan - if I knew who you were Id reply to your mail.....
Phil Baron at 20:13:15 Friday May 15 98
Hi all and Ray!!
Pictures are in the post of the play-offs so hopefully when Ray gets his finger out we may have some nice piccies for you all!!
I am hoping to take some of the fans at Wembley like I did last year so drop me a line via Ray or me and give me some idea what the response is like and then we are up and running.Also COBBS HAVE THE TUNNEL END AGAIN ha ha ha what a site 36000 fans shouting when you come out of the tunnel all in Claret!!!
Anon at 20:7:11 Friday May 15 98
yes
RICHARD at 20:4:58 Friday May 15 98
T: Yes; sorry for the delay in responding, but I've been slaving over a hot stove, making our traditional Friday night fare - FISH MUSH!!!!!!!
I can't see us not hitting 25000 if we keep on at this rate. I was hit # 23000 only last week.
Wilf: I know who you are! You're an alien trying to make contact! If you watched BBC 2 tonight at 7.45 you'll know why I'm on to you!
GORT, KLATOO NIKTA BARODA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By the way, how do you get your message to repeat, Alien technology?
T. at 19:12:59 Friday May 15 98
Will we hit 25000 tonight?
T. at 19:12:9 Friday May 15 98
Hello Richard, are you there?
RICHARD at 19:5:35 Friday May 15 98
Where have all the Cod Heads gone? LINCOLN COBBLER: Can you persuade your fishy friend to hook up with us on the net, so we can trawl our way through some libelous remarks and reel off a few choice comments of our own. Tell him he'd batter get on with it or we'll bait him until it tips the scales. LE FIN
RICHARD at 18:34:37 Friday May 15 98
County have just beaten Yorks in the Championship. It must be rubbing off on them! Even the Saints held Sarries scoreless at Vicarage Road for several minutes last night. Shame they couldn't manage the draw we achieved on the same ground.
Wilf at 17:31:54 Friday May 15 98
Wow!
Wilf at 17:31:12 Friday May 15 98
As I recall, and I may be wrong, there were still 1500 tickets unsold last year. So don't worry NTFC you should be fine.
Owen at 17:31:4 Friday May 15 98
Cheers NTFC fan - twas a privilege!
Wilf at 17:30:8 Friday May 15 98
Wow!
NTFC fan at 17:23:6 Friday May 15 98
I am so scared I won't get a ticket
NTFC fan at 17:22:22 Friday May 15 98
Ray, Ray, Ray, please read your mail and give me an answer. AAAArgh - will I be able to get a ticket Monday afternoon, late, do you think???
NTFC fan at 17:17:9 Friday May 15 98
Funniest moment of the match - Gas fan trying to get one of our players arrested for being an 'animal'. Thanks also to Owen for being my matchday pal
NTFC fan at 17:15:2 Friday May 15 98
I have been out of the office since Tuesday - what can I say.......I think its all been said....!
T. at 16:48:27 Friday May 15 98
Hello everybody, at least the weather's nice for queuing, I still can't quite believe how brilliant Wednesday night was, only 9 days to go and 2200 miles to do.
Don in Ealing at 16:19:32 Friday May 15 98
Sorry folks - my messages appear incomplete on screen! Why?
Don in Ealing at 15:52:31 Friday May 15 98
Incredible, incredible!!!Message to A Not So Sad Bloke - hey, I heard the fantastic scoreline si
Chicago Mark at 15:48:2 Friday May 15 98
Ray,
I'm sure that many of us just click on the thing when we are bored at work, and want to keep you happy by continually reloading images. Richard from Hong Kong is the long distance travelling champ, but are their any other Americans making this trip? The only reasonable flights available are on Aer Lingus, and although I've booked already, am not looking forward to the O'Flight!!!
Ray at 14:58:34 Friday May 15 98
I know we are currently getting loads of visitors - why aren't they saying anything?
IMPOSTER WILF at 13:43:50 Friday May 15 98
Wow!
Wilf at 13:28:22 Friday May 15 98
Wow!
Wilf at 13:9:12 Friday May 15 98
Wow!
lincoln cobbler at 12:59:31 Friday May 15 98
life is getting interesting as i now live in college halls with a COD- HEAD! his favourite cry is we're goin up we're going up your not!
this has started to annoy me so it moved hi mariners memorobikia from his door and placed it on the door of the toilet.
to make it worse we are both going to wembley to watch the match!
BOB at 12:49:6 Friday May 15 98
See you all in the ques on Saturday afternoon as we miss the Cup final and the Scottish Cup final ( not all bad news ). Looked at the Grimsby notice board , not many messages all from alleged Bristol City and Watford fans saying how the Mariners deserve to go up .
M. Hateley at 12:47:52 Friday May 15 98
Please Cobblers defeat the Cod Heads, for my sake.
TRB Mark at 12:11:26 Friday May 15 98
I have had confirmation of an extra Trust meeting on Thursday 21st of
May 7.30pm in the restaurant at Sixfeilds.
Kevin Wilson , Gary Thompson and a couple of the players will be there.
Ian Atkins will probably come too but Brian Lomax said he had'nt the
heart to disturb him yesterday!
Be there and if you are'nt a member, then join!
Mark
Simon at 9:43:57 Friday May 15 98
Mariners official web site is: http://www.mjhassociates.demon.co.uk/si/
has a chat room, but nothing much seems to happen on my browser....
Simon at 9:32:26 Friday May 15 98
What's this guff in the Chron & Eck about details of tickets to non-season ticket holders available in the next few days? Do I read Richard's posting right that the unwashed can start queuing for tickets after 2pm on Saturday? Can I risk missing the gooners stuff the geordies (yawn)?
Paul Donald at 7:56:38 Friday May 15 98
What's the feasability of hanging a giant 'Good Luck Lads' poster from the Old Express Lifts Tower? I was just wondering in case I found myself near there after a session down town at the weekend :-)
(Hey you can almost see Wembley from up here...)
T. at 6:0:54 Friday May 15 98
Sorry, the female Richard was me I was just feeling rather left out.
TRB Mark at 0:6:43 Friday May 15 98
Paul Donald makes a good point. We ought to make a list of those pubs that will and will not let fans in wearing Cobblers Shirts. My mate had to take his shirt off and underneath he had an old t-shirt full of holes, but that was acceptable!
RICHARD at 23:12:43 Thursday May 14 98
Ray :I've e-mailed the Grimsby Times/Echo/Gazette daily rag, which has a Mariners on-line site and the (Grimsby's going) "Knowhere" site leaving details of the 'COBBCOMM' page, in the hope that we can strike up some repartee with them, like we have with the Gasheads.
BRABS: Absolutely brilliant, wasn't it. It's the first night match I've been lucky enough to travel too, because of where I live, but what a beauty to choose for my first!
TCMP:Thanks for your input and if you have the ear of any of the necessary parties involved, bend a few in the run up to Wembley '98, or we'll send for Mike Tyson to nibble some!
Tony Clarke Mp at 22:50:3 Thursday May 14 98
Just got back from the smoke, Austin Mitchell was not impressed when cries of WEMBERLEE-WEMBERLEE rang out through the division lobbies. However the whips wished us luck. Richard, write to JD at the Guildhall, Northampton or drop me a line at 1 St Giles Terrace Northampton NN1 2BN ( or House of Commons London SW1A 0AA) As for previous comments on the stadium extention the options are obvious, 1, Find a rich sponsor, 2, Talk seriously as to whether or not we can accept a ground share with the Saints 3, Convince a local Bank/Building Society to loan the funds AKA Britannia Stadium, Stoke (I would even accept a N%@*tionw*!% stand !!) or 4, wait until the Council can afford to put up the 50% to match the football trust donation. Anyway write in and I will make sure the letters reach the right ears. As for Wemberley I believe we have ordered 39,000 tickets.
Yours TCMP
PS Had fun rubbing the noses in it with the Ipswich supporters at Westminster, and Helen Brinton MP for Peterborough hasn't spoken to me for a month, I wonder why?
BRABS at 22:46:2 Thursday May 14 98
well what can you say!the best bloody atmosphere ive ever experienced at sixfields,in fact id be hard pressed to remember a better atmosphere at any match ive been to in recent times.a great performance was just a dream come true :))
the only pisser for me is i am off on a dream holiday to sydney in australia,so no wembley for me this year :((
anyone know if it would be screened in aus at all??highly unlikely i know but im keeping my fingers crossed.
well done lads,div 1 here we come!!!!
Ray at 22:40:45 Thursday May 14 98
A female "dick"? - now I've seen everything....
RICHARD at 22:14:52 Thursday May 14 98
shane rose: sorry, forgot the important bits. Phone 01604 588 338 from 10am Saturday, or queue up early. Good Luck and see you under the "Twin Towers", symbolic of our two famous visits and, hopefully, our two stunning victories!
Leon at 22:8:43 Thursday May 14 98
I can't wait until we are playing Div 1 football next season and we have been to Wembley more times in the past 2 years than Liverpool AND Man United!
RICHARD at 22:6:16 Thursday May 14 98
Just back from the pub early because I was stood up! My mate, a Chelsea supporter, must still be stuck in Sweden, celebrating!
A female Richard: Good to see another Dick on line! Yes, I hope so.
shane rose: The 6fields hot line says tickets onsale on Saturday from 10am until 2pm for season ticket holders only, then the rest of us plebs can fill our pockets. You can fax them too, though I wouldn't
like to take the chance they don't receive it. Last year, I phoned and eventually got three tickets behind 'Frainy's goal', a mile and a half from the pitch, but the atmosphere was electric even from that far away!
shane rose at 21:32:14 Thursday May 14 98
I am probably the umteenth Email you have recived about obtaining tickets for wembley .....Can you help me?..i sure do hope so ..Myself and a few freinds wish to go to wembley and support the Cobblers in the play off Final ..please let me know how and where i can get some tickets ...I look forward to your reply
A female Richard at 21:23:45 Thursday May 14 98
Richard, is that as in going 'no where'?
RICHARD at 20:59:57 Thursday May 14 98
Time to squish the fish.
Dave - Northampton Gas at 20:55:50 Thursday May 14 98
Well done Cobblers. You wanted the win more than us in the return match, but over the two matches it finished as close as I thought it would. If you get promoted, the one thing I will miss is the antics of IA. He really is one in a million, some away supporters dislike him, but you would have to pay good money to see a performance like that at the Derngate. Once again, best of luck in the final.
RICHARD at 19:43:46 Thursday May 14 98
Sorry make that "www." in front of "knowhere"
RICHARD at 19:40:12 Thursday May 14 98
We do appear to be having a strange relationship with Rovers! They seem friendly and genuine in their good wishes. HOWEVER, bring on the FISH HEADS!!! Ive tried looking for a site and contacted a Mariners fan by e-mail. He says there is no dedicated site, but you can post mail on http://knowhere.co.uk/cgi-bin/addme.pl?321
RICHARD at 19:19:14 Thursday May 14 98
Nice one TCMP, but how do we contact JD to impress upon him the need for extra permanent seating @6fields? Wilf: good to see you back from 'down under' - (the table, probably!)
IMPOSTER WILF at 19:17:4 Thursday May 14 98
Wow!
IMPOSTER WILF at 19:16:22 Thursday May 14 98
Wow!
DEREK THE DUSTON COBBLER at 19:2:26 Thursday May 14 98
NO FINER TEAM YOU'LL EVER SEE
NO FINER TOWN THER'LL EVER BE
YOUR CITY LIGHTS DON'T FRIGHTEN ME
NORTHAMPTON TOWN I'M PROUD TO BE
Paul Donald at 18:10:29 Thursday May 14 98
Right. Now supposing Cobblers win at Wembley, does anyone else think think that this year it might be nice if a few of the pubs in the Town did away with their poxy policy of not allowing anyone wearing colours in? ("sorry mate can't come in - might be trouble etc.") - with who? who? Some stray Swansea fans who got hopelessly lost on the way home? - Yeah sure.Respect to Fiddler Maguires for not enforcing this rule last year (hic)- The Fish - take note.
Congratulations to the Cobblers on making more Wembley appearances in 2 years than Man Utd.!!!!
Ray at 18:8:4 Thursday May 14 98
Re: The Internet coach. Check out Wembley 1998 from the Main page for a diagram and details.....
Tony Clarke MP at 17:46:43 Thursday May 14 98
Order-Order, Better order your wembley tickets coz we are gonna turn up in our thousands!! What a brilliant night ! I have just escaped from the chamber for a few minutes to get a fix of all that wembley high thats floating around. The team were brilliant, Atkins was a star (I just hope he never stands for election!!) and the supporters are the best in the land. When the final whistle went my vibrating pager went off in my pocket, with a message from the whips office which read "DIVISION IMMINENT" (meaning a vote was coming up in Westminster) I turned to Daniel my son and said "the only division imminent for us is Division 1!" Meeting John Dickie tommorow to remind him how desparate it is to extend the ground. Og course a few thousand similar requests to him from supporters would be welcome.
Anyway got to dash as Betty is calling us to vote,(perhaps I can wind up Auten Mitchell MP for Grimbsy in the Lobby) speak to you soon
and see you at wembley
TC MP
hartwell cobbler at 17:35:26 Thursday May 14 98
i was interested in the e-mail ref the council's plans to put in 4,000 temporary seats if (sorry, when!) we go up. can anyone tell me a) where this news comes from b)how/where sixfields could accommodate this amount of extra seating. i can't see how the stadium seating could be extended by so much without major work on it.
hartwell cobbler at 17:35:24 Thursday May 14 98
i was interested in the e-mail ref the council's plans to put in 4,000 temporary seats if (sorry, when!) we go up. can anyone tell me a) where this news comes from b)how/where sixfields could accommodate this amount of extra seating. i can't see how the stadium seating could be extended by so much without major work on it.
TRB Mark at 17:26:11 Thursday May 14 98
Don't you mean you heard Ian Atkins CROAKING this morning? He sounded as if he had just woken up with the biggest hangover in the world but was happy to be so.
T. at 17:24:33 Thursday May 14 98
I've just had to teach a whole day with a massive hangover, and I wore my Cobb's shirt and scarf with pride, loads of people came up to me all day it was brilliant, especially those who yesterday had said we'd got no chance. I did feel sorry for one of the girl's, she said I kept making her cry as I was so happy and she was so sad as she's a Sheffield Utd fan.
Wilf, I quite agree, it's just WOW! all the way, how I'm going to love seeing my friend's Burnley supporting dad at the weekend, ha!!!
Ray at 17:5:6 Thursday May 14 98
Speaking on Radio Nuthamton this morning, when asked if he fancied a move to a big club Ian Atkins said "Why should I? This is a big club with tremendous potential"
Wilf at 16:59:27 Thursday May 14 98
Wow!
Ray at 16:34:59 Thursday May 14 98
I've organised an "Internet Coach" - cost a tenner a head - If you are interested then email me - first come first served. If I get numbers by tomorrow (Friday) I can also add you to the block booking of seats I intend to make. These will be a choice of "family enclosure" - £22 with £11 for concessions - or top of the shop £30 ones.
Amanda Hampson at 16:21:49 Thursday May 14 98
I would just like to say how brilliant the team and management have been this season. Even if we don't go up (which i think we will) no one can disagree with me when i say that this has been an outstanding season. Atkins has doon a brilliant job and whether we go up or not i think he will stay...he has no reason to go.
Chicago Mark at 15:57:10 Thursday May 14 98
We're going UP!
We're going UP!
We're going UP!
GOD BLESS GOING UP!!!!!!!!!!!
James Eden at 15:27:12 Thursday May 14 98
SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME> I REALLY WANT A 96/97 HOME SHIRT (YOU KNOW THE PLAIN CLARET ONES WITH THE LOTTO LOGO) MI ANAGED TO MISS OUT ON GETTING ONE AND ITS THE BIGGEST REGRET OF MY LIFE. WELL AT LEAST NEXT TO MISSING THE GAME AGAINST THE ROVERS LAST WEDNESDAY. OH WELL! SOME ONE PLEASE HELP ME? SEE YOU ALL AT WEMBLEY
CHEERS
JIM james_eden@yahoo.com
mike at 15:13:44 Thursday May 14 98
i'am a bristol rovers fans and i would like to say well done for getting to wembley.
i went to both legs rovers out played you in the first leg but you wanted more in the 2nd leg.
good luck at wembley. see you next season your not going any where.
Wilf at 14:20:10 Thursday May 14 98
Eloquently put Hartwell Cobbler, may I say that you echo my sentiments entirely. Well played GasHeads.
hartwell cobbler at 14:14:27 Thursday May 14 98
wayne - thanks for your message. while we are all escatic here, i must say that Rovers fans were dignified in defeat and your manager is a credit to you. It must be very difficult go into the winners dressing room and say "well done", which he did. He also said some very complimentary things about the cobblers, especially how their attitude was something he wanted to instil into his young team. thanks for a great game. we're delighted we won. but we're not gloating. life has the habit of turning a full circle - and we've had our share of desperate times here. good luck next season, gas.
finally, though, having been a cobblers fan for 45 years, this was the most memorable and exciting game in have ever seen. up to last night it had always been the '59 cup game v Arsenal, which we won 3-1. but last night's game was titanic!
hartwell cobbler at 14:14:21 Thursday May 14 98
wayne - thanks for your message. while we are all escatic here, i must say that Rovers fans were dignified in defeat and your manager is a credit to you. It must be very difficult go into the winners dressing room and say "well done", which he did. He also said some very complimentary things about the cobblers, especially how their attitude was something he wanted to instil into his young team. thanks for a great game. we're delighted we won. but we're not gloating. life has the habit of turning a full circle - and we've had our share of desperate times here. good luck next season, gas.
finally, though, having been a cobblers fan for 45 years, this was the most memorable and exciting game in have ever seen. up to last night it had always been the '59 cup game v Arsenal, which we won 3-1. but last night's game was titanic!
Kevin Simons at 14:11:47 Thursday May 14 98
Tunnel end, 39000 allocation (Grimsby 32000). I hear that if we go up the council are going to instal 4000 temporary seats. If I was a Rovers fan I'd be gutted; not a bad bunch home and away. OzCobbler should try TNTfor a courier seat, although it helps to know someone at TNT.
PS:Trevor, I was in Almaty last week, didn't know anyone knew how to spell Kazakhstan.
Wilf at 14:2:45 Thursday May 14 98
Wow!
Damian Ball at 13:37:43 Thursday May 14 98
Just taking a break from my uni exams to say
Yehhhhhhhh-haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!
Well Done to the Cobblers !!! It was a great trip to Wembley last year, and can u believe it, we're off again !!! Lets make it a sell-out, Im getting my brother to line up outside Sixfields at 6am on Sat ready for another trip to Wemberleeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!
Hope to see all u guys and gals at Twin Towers waving the proud flags of Northampton and roaring our way to the First Division where we belong !!!
Now I have to go back to my exams, but the perfect tonic will be putting Northampton back on the map for the second successive season and I can hardly wait !!!!
DistraughtGas at 13:26:3 Thursday May 14 98
God, how I wish this all-round Jollyness appeared on the Gasboard, however its good to know that all Fulham supporters must be suicidal. Well, I suppose one would be a start! To think, all that money, stupendous fee charging Managers, a bulti-billionairre owner, and they end up with the same as skint old Rovers, ie. a big fat zero.
If God doeasn't come, he sends.
Ben Wye at 13:24:14 Thursday May 14 98
Wel done to the Cobblers on getting to Wembley for the second year running now come on and get to the 1st Division.
Damian Ball at 13:20:5 Thursday May 14 98
Yehhhhhhhhhhh-haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!
Off to Wembley again, with the First Division in our sights this time !! I went with my family to Wembley when we won last year, and it was brill, the best day in their lifes for a lot of Cobblers !!! Now lets hope we can beat Grimsby and put Northampton back on the map for the second successive season.
Wayne at 12:56:31 Thursday May 14 98
Well done Cobblers best of luck at wembley i am sure that you will be victorious once more at the twin towers.
As you may be aware along with all the other Gasheads we are feeling pretty low and i really appreciate the warm messages of comfort from the genuine cobbler fans.
What i do not appreciate is the so called "cavemen" football fans who find it highly entertaining to twist the knife as it were which is already hurting us gasheads so badly.
So if you have nothing constructive to say then just say nothing!!!
Australian Wilf at 12:47:14 Thursday May 14 98
!MOM
Ian at 12:23:35 Thursday May 14 98
Ray, the reports from the game at Bristol are very good, whatever changes you made were for the better! It is easier to read them now, not only are they clearer but it helps having staged the magnificent comeback in the second game!
WEMBERLEE!!!!!!WEMBERLEE!!!!!!WEMBERLEE!!!!!!WEMBERLEE!!!!!!WEMBERLEE!!!!!!WEMBERLEE!!!!!!WEMBERLEE!!!!!!WEMBERLEE!!!!!!WEMBERLEE!!!!!!
Stuart at 12:19:25 Thursday May 14 98
Great result - but best moment of the match was when Atkins lost it trying to retrieve the ball from the Rovers bench. Always had reservations about his tactics as at times I've been bored stiff watching them week in week out - but you've got to hand it to him, he's obviously doing something right. The man's a legend, and after last nights little bust up he's now my hero. Perhaps he should have been the one to kick Hayles? Mind you it was a bit of a girly slap that he aimed at Holloway!!!
Wilf at 11:38:51 Thursday May 14 98
Wow!
tan ah kow at 11:34:45 Thursday May 14 98
Yes, We'll beat Grimsby at Wembley, no doubt about it!!!!!!!!
Now, on to Div. 1 and bring on Crystal Palace, Bolton Barnsley and the others!!!!!!!!!!
Lincoln cobbler at 11:6:9 Thursday May 14 98
yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh
we're all going to wembley to show the cod heads how its done.
Well done lads you've done us proud!
Owen at 11:5:56 Thursday May 14 98
btw, that was a victory message in Bulgarian from my wife. Yeehah! Up the Cobblers! Wot a night! Wembley here we come!!!
Rayna at 11:4:21 Thursday May 14 98
POBEDA! POBEDA! POBEDA ZA OBUSHTARITE! WEMBLEY NI CHAKA! 1 PURVA DIVIZIA SLEDTOVA!
Trb Mark at 10:42:40 Thursday May 14 98
Typical, like the buses, no Wembley for 100 years and then two come along at once! Right I'm off to take the p*ss out of Fulham and then attempt to do some work.
TRB Mark at 10:40:1 Thursday May 14 98
CONGRATULATIONS to the stiffs for winning the optimun league as Foolham failed to beat Mighty Welling!
Wilf at 10:38:56 Thursday May 14 98
Wow!
TRB Mark at 10:38:2 Thursday May 14 98
I have to say that , even though we lost at the Memorial, I enjoyed the day out in Bristol and I think Rovers fans can feel proud of themselves. So much different to the aggro we got at cardiff last year. I put it down to the problems, that you have had to deal with off the feild, which us Cobblers fans know breeds an extra love for your club.
NoawaywinthistimeGas at 10:22:56 Thursday May 14 98
Well, bloody well done Cobblers. I am as sick as a parrot this morning after such shock last night. However for all the shooing and intimidation of your supporters(how much good that did) it was obvious from the televised highlights that you wanted it that whole lot more. And whats more you deserved it. Best of luck for Wembley and I certainly hope we don't play you again next season. Give the shitty a good six point battering for us in the First.
(Still should have been the final)
Simon at 9:40:57 Thursday May 14 98
Sorry PK had to raise the 'true fans are only permitted in the promised lands of Wemberley' issue - I guess this wont be the last comment.
I don't recall there being any great problems (apart from a bit of a wait and the rain dripping off the roof!) getting hold of tickets last year.
Let's just fill the stadium and take a bit of pride. I really don't care if the person sitting next to me has seen the Cobblers play once or 6000 times.
If we can put up the wall of sound we did last year and raise as much money as we can to support a 1st division campaign, let's do it!!!!
RICHARD at 9:28:41 Thursday May 14 98
IA is, of course, the "Man for all Seasons", but last night wil surely go down in the Cobblers' annals as 'Heggsy's Match'. Well, I said it would be the 'second coming' and what a comeback it was. You may realise he's my fav player ( that's why he's in my e-mail address ), but he seemed to be the catalyst for a stunningall round team peformance. I can't remember Super John running around so much since he first came here! Oh and how about a ' Crowd of the Season' award? One for us last night and a special award for the Gas heads, who produced a volume of sound from their end, that was a tribute to Rovers. And what about their sportmanship, as evidenced, not only on the night, but also in their CobbComments, posted here, before, during and after the "Big Match".( Do you think this eulogy will qualify me for freedom of the City, sorry, Rovers, of Bristol?)
RICHARD at 9:6:27 Thursday May 14 98
Grimsby were at the far end of Wembly against Bournemouth, so the ticket organisers might well leave us at the tunnel end again this year! We took well over 30,000 last time, so let's try and fill Wembly to capacity on Sunday 24th May.
Ray at 9:5:30 Thursday May 14 98
The "official" Man of the Match last night was..... Ian Atkins....Don't forget to put your own votes in on the voting page....
Gerry Prewett a.k.a GasStats at 9:1:49 Thursday May 14 98
I'd like to add my congratulations and best wishes for Wembley from all the GasHeads. As many of you realise we feel shattered at losing a 3 goal lead but that is why football is such a great game. I actually work with your mate OzCobbler here in Perth Western Australai and we've had a great time comparing results after each week-end.
I'd also like to apologise about the announcer at the Memorial Ground on Sunday, it was noted by the managment at the club and he's been told that that type of announcement is not very clever. All the best for the final, give Grimsby a good stuffing and enjoy the six point from BC1982FC next season!
Cheers!
Ray at 8:52:37 Thursday May 14 98
Directions for Fulham: "Sorry, don't know the way to Wembley from here, and I suspect no-one else does either"
A Not So Sad Bloke at 8:48:57 Thursday May 14 98
What an unbelievable finish to an unbelievable season (well not quite there is the matter of Wembers). Had confirmation of the final result whilst in a small pub in Marlow. Sang my heart out for the lads. Only one in the pub to do so - got the odd look but frankly who cares. Atkins give a mail, Atkins, Atkins give us a mail........
Wilf at 7:34:11 Thursday May 14 98
Bloody Wow!
Wilf at 7:33:37 Thursday May 14 98
Oh Wow!
Wilf at 7:32:56 Thursday May 14 98
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Wilf at 7:31:3 Thursday May 14 98
Don't you just hate routine?
Wilf at 7:29:58 Thursday May 14 98
I'd like to thank T, NTFC, Ray(mond), Nadge, Six, 'The Insider', David Puttnam, all at the Shop, Gareth, TRB, my mum, Frank Large, a whole bunch of Richards too numerous to single out, God and all those who have contributed over the past few weeks. Ray be a good chap and post directions to Wembley . . . No not for me, for all those Fulham supporters. I'm fed up with being stopped by Fulham supporters asking me if there really is such a place.
Wilf at 7:24:49 Thursday May 14 98
The power of positive thinking!!!! Perhaps Uri Geller ought to try it. Oh by the way Uri, give my regards to all the lads at Reading!
Wilf at 7:23:20 Thursday May 14 98
Take a bow Cobblers fans, we were magnificent from star to finish. I don't think I've ever know such support from start to finish. It made the difference.
Wilf at 7:20:58 Thursday May 14 98
Oh God me head! Was it all a dream? Not if you were a Gas Bag, it was a NIGHTMARE. Did you enjoy your visit to 'The House of Pain'?
T. at 6:24:20 Thursday May 14 98
Massive hangover time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who cares?
we're STILL going to WEMBERLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe
OzCobbler@geocities.com at 4:29:6 Thursday May 14 98
It's times like this that make all the bad years worth it.
WEMERLEEEEEEE!!!!! here we come (again). That old trophy cabinet is
going to start bulging at this rate.
Can anyone suggest how I can get a return flight home from Perth, Australia to be there???
Wemberlee at 1:48:57 Thursday May 14 98
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pk at 1:42:48 Thursday May 14 98
Would all of you Saints supporters who jumped on the Cobblers bandwagon a year ago please allow us true Cobblers a chance to buy our tickets first. We have suffered endless years of ridicule due to supporting a club who were either going bankrupt or just being saved due to the problems with Conference teams grounds, and yet have stood by our team in the hope that one day the (comparative) glory days of 86/87 would return.
The success of the team now will never mean as much to you as it will to those of us who have lived NTFC all of our lives.
I do not begrudge the thousands of you who will turn up for "a good day out" your excitement, but would hate to think that it was in place of those couple of thousand who turned up a few years ago, and ensured the survival of the team that so many now "support".
Those of you who now attend Sixfield regularly, because its location is conveniently close to your house (how could one be expected to travel all of the way to the county ground to see a game at the bottom of the third division?) should remember those who spent many hours to ensure that the Cobblers could survive to enjoy this shot at First Division football (I certainly appreciate the efforts of these people and feel that as much credit should go to them as the team who put in such a great effort tonight).
TRB MARK at 1:42:26 Thursday May 14 98
I LEft a message there too Ray. Sad to say, I don't think we would have been. They really seemed a decent bunch but the tosser on the mike at the Memorial wound Cobbs up at the end.
Pirate Gas at 1:41:41 Thursday May 14 98
well done, and we're big enough to say it.
our guest book is at.....
http://www.btinternet.com/~uk/BRFC/
Ray at 1:34:1 Thursday May 14 98
Haven't you lot got beds to go to?
Ray at 1:33:26 Thursday May 14 98
I must also echo Marks sentiments regarding Rovers fans - I hope we would have been big enough to do the same. I've been to their guest book and posted accordingly.
T. at 1:33:4 Thursday May 14 98
Wilf where are you?
Bob Whitworth The Vegas Cobbler at 1:32:44 Thursday May 14 98
Ruddy marvellous!!! Many many congratulations to IA and the boys for an epic performance. I wonder how many in years to come will claim to have been there. Magic result - still having problems believing it.
Ray at 1:32:15 Thursday May 14 98
damn.........found out.......
TRB Mark at 1:26:57 Thursday May 14 98
Bloody Hell,is that the time? I'm too wound up to sleep! FANTASTIC! THE MOST FANTASTIC 90 MINUTES IN MY COBBLERS HISTORY. I was thinking of the agony that you on the net were going through. Bristol Rovers fans have to be congratulated on their sporting behaviour. (Its all a scam by Ray to increase his hits count!)
cob1 at 1:21:33 Thursday May 14 98
lose the play-off final so we can play Man. City and Stoke
Ray at 1:21:25 Thursday May 14 98
You too?
T. at 1:20:9 Thursday May 14 98
We really did it, I'm wearing my Cobb's shirt (just washed it!) to work tomorrow, can't sleep now I'm still too high
Ray at 1:9:25 Thursday May 14 98
Sorry - its all been a dream and we now all have to wake up .....
RICHARD at 1:8:35 Thursday May 14 98
I've just read through Steve's excellent match commentary. It's true we did win 3-0. What a stormer from HEGGSY. I knew he would be THE MAN!! Great formation from IA - three up front and non-stop attacking. No need even to bring on the flying moustache!!
RICHARD at 0:44:29 Thursday May 14 98
Just got in (SUSSEX).Flew home on cloud 9. Istill can't believe it, but I was there. Was I dreaming? Did we really score three ? I'm going to read through Steve's commentary and check it's all true. WEMBERLEY, WEMBERLEY, WE'RE THE GREATEST FOOTBALL TEAM IN THE LAND AND WE'RE GOING TO WEMBERLEY - AGAIN!!!!!!!!!
T. at 0:40:51 Thursday May 14 98
My dad shook hands with a Rovers fan who said "well done, you played us off the park" and didn't we, yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Fulham are staying down!!!!!!!!!
T. at 0:38:46 Thursday May 14 98
Fan bloody tastic, amazing, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
INTERNET GASHEADS (262 OF US) at 23:27:12 Wednesday May 13 98
GOOD LUCK, WELL DONE, BUT WE'LL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR. COME ON GRIMSBY.
GOODNIGHT IRENE.......
Ray at 23:6:9 Wednesday May 13 98
Btw - I know its not all that important but we will be playong Grimsby........tickets go on sale this Saturday....I post more details when I have them....
Ray at 22:43:53 Wednesday May 13 98
Oh - and I see we clicked over 24000 whilst I was away - WELL DONE STEVE.....
Ray at 22:39:46 Wednesday May 13 98
I return - hot foot from the greatest performance by any team this century - crowd cheered non-stop - I'm knackered - and off to watch the highlights on the telly. YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
trevor at 22:14:28 Wednesday May 13 98
It's past 1am here in Moscow and my girlfriend wants mw to go to bed (she's from Kazakhstan and just doesn't understand...how can I explain?). You lot back home are probably off to the pub. I believe it now. Remember my prediction. Playoffs next year and premier league when I get backfrom Russia in1999. You read it here first.
Thanks again Steve. It would've been even more unbearable than it was without your efforts. Did your kid really have to walk back from Brixworth? Still, you've got to make some sacrifices in this life, I suppose. Goodnight everyone.
Robert at 22:10:8 Wednesday May 13 98
Lets hope we get the tunnel end, please Atko can you make our live less stressful Sunday week, with a couple of goals. Are we on another run of form. What a season, finishing above Fulham. We all know that teams who finsish inthe highest play-off spot tend to lose except us. Grimsby have already been to Wembley this season. It still may be at 60 000 plus crowd.
Robert at 22:4:54 Wednesday May 13 98
Who is going to gloat on the Fulham pages, and on Radio Five Live
with David Mellor
Richard at 22:4:50 Wednesday May 13 98
have a great evening everyone, see you at Wemberleeeeeee I just cannot believe it, all those years at the County Ground , all those dreadful games and now on the verge of history ( will we be the first to win back to back ?) Yesssssssssssssss
DAVE at 22:2:13 Wednesday May 13 98
HOW MANY AT WEMBLEY THIS TIME ???????
Steve at 22:1:13 Wednesday May 13 98
Happy Birthday Robert, from the Kingsthorpe Kobbler. Happy Birthday EVERYBODY! Just a quick word about the Radio Northampton commentary. It was great. Really picked up the atmosphere. Apparently there was a league directive saying that fans weren't to come out ontop the pitch. What were the fans supposed to do? Sit down and proffer polite applause? Just think about it. A minute into the second half at Bristol we were 3 down. In less than 120 minutes we were 4-3 up. That is quite incredible. The commentators are talking now about the amazing commitment of the Cobblers today. Everyone was superb. Rovers lost their way, because we rattled them. Once our first goal went in this evening, there was a kindf of inevitability about it. Ian Clarkson is being interviewed. He says "we worked hard. We're shattered. I don't know how we kept going. We got the goals at just the right time(what does he mean by that? When would the wrong time have been?) I can't believe we're at Wembley. We've got our just rewards." You're telling me mate! Well done EVERYONE! That's it from me. Goodnight!
Matthew Kilsby at 21:58:10 Wednesday May 13 98
Well done from the Bolton cobblers and I will see you at the Reebok Stadium next season.
Richard at 21:56:40 Wednesday May 13 98
Quite easily the pubs are closed , apart from Wan Chai eh Steve?
Peter at 21:56:36 Wednesday May 13 98
Robert , No i'm only new to this page even though I have been a supporter for 35 years
Peter at 21:54:45 Wednesday May 13 98
Richard in HK how could you sleep now anyway
Robert at 21:54:42 Wednesday May 13 98
Thanks Peter
Were you won of the Irish Cobblers who came over to the Grimsby game.
trevor at 21:53:22 Wednesday May 13 98
Moscow's just heard the news!! Sorry we didn't manage to deliver the fourth goal, but I suppose it didn't really matter.
Steve - hats off, thanks for keeping us all in touch. Maybe I'll stretch to a couple of pints, or a bottle of "terminator" from one of our local kiosks. On the other hand, maybe it'd be better to forget the last suggestion.
Well done everyone. I can't believe we did it. i've got this horrible feeling you made it all up. tell me it's true.
dave at 21:53:0 Wednesday May 13 98
Wembley in may YESSSS!!!!!!!
Steve at 21:52:13 Wednesday May 13 98
Atkins comes out and is mobbed. What a man!
Peter at 21:51:36 Wednesday May 13 98
Happy Birthday Robert from the Dublin Cobbler
Richard at 21:50:56 Wednesday May 13 98
I'm still here, it's nearly 5am in HK so no point in going to bed now.
dave at 21:50:23 Wednesday May 13 98
Well done lads Wembley here we come
Steve at 21:50:12 Wednesday May 13 98
I've decided to stick around to tell you about the great scenes at Sixfields. We're waiting for the players to come out again. Director Barry Stonhill says he's going to ban all the supporters who've run on the pitch!! He's already identified an old boy with a beard and glasses , answering to the name of Clemence. HE won't be going to Wembley. The players have come back out on to the pitch. Carl Heggs throws his sweatshirt into the crowd ....... who rush away screaming.
PETER at 21:49:34 Wednesday May 13 98
This is the Dublin Cobbler back again are you all at the match or is there anyone else here to celebrate
Robert at 21:47:33 Wednesday May 13 98
What an excellent late 18th birthday present. Does anyone know if The Trust pick up fans at motorway services stations,a s I live quite near to Toddington on the M1
Another Richard at 21:47:31 Wednesday May 13 98
Excellent work Steve, step aside Des Lynam........ and here comes the first division.....
Richard at 21:46:32 Wednesday May 13 98
Happy hang overs, now who wants a pint?
Peter at 21:46:31 Wednesday May 13 98
Yeeeeeees were on the way to wembely......wembeley wembeley yeeeeees
the dublin COBBLER
Steve at 21:45:50 Wednesday May 13 98
The Bristol Rovers supporters are applauding the Cobblers and our supporters. You gasheads are alright! Thanks lads! The crowd are singing COBBLERS GOING UP, WE'RE GOING UP! Can any of you people believe this. Problem is - I had to come in to work to do all this as I had a problem with my dial-up at home. I've got to go back home now. So - thanks for being there Ian Trevor Richard and the rest. Fulham lost!!!!! We've got Grimsby who had a very dodgy run-in. We can and will win. I think I've died..............................
Bermuda Gas at 21:45:6 Wednesday May 13 98
Good luck at Wembley guys - begrudging congratulations
Robert at 21:43:5 Wednesday May 13 98
They're staying down, they're staying down. Fulham staying down??
I am a bag of nerves, thanks for the updates Steve. To be homest I thought we might gring out a 2-0 win to go into extra-time!!
Blimey, I should have no fears, I should have listended to the less pesimistic e-mailers. I can do one more report this season.
Tim at 21:43:4 Wednesday May 13 98
I didnt for a minute believe we would not triumph....
trevor at 21:41:41 Wednesday May 13 98
It's getting very slow loading up. Are we there??? Are we????
Ian at 21:41:35 Wednesday May 13 98
Thanks a million Steve. Brilliant job.
Ian at 21:40:41 Wednesday May 13 98
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
Got a call in to the travel agent, Wembley here we come.
Steve at 21:40:34 Wednesday May 13 98
BE PROUD.......BE VERY VERY PROUD
Richard at 21:40:28 Wednesday May 13 98
bloody brilliant well done lads and a big thank you to you Steve
Eddie at 21:39:27 Wednesday May 13 98
Grimsby lead Fulham 1-0
Steve at 21:39:11 Wednesday May 13 98
Some people are running on to the pitch.... they think it's all over. IT IS NOW !!!!!!!
Steve at 21:37:33 Wednesday May 13 98
A record Sixfields crowd - 7,501. Very close to the final whistle.
Robert at 21:37:24 Wednesday May 13 98
Record attendance
7 501
Ian at 21:36:25 Wednesday May 13 98
Ray, you're going to have to get an automatic reload, this is murder!
Steve at 21:36:13 Wednesday May 13 98
Corner to Rovers. Back post....oooohhh just wide of the target by Penrice. 2 mintes of injury time to play.
Steve at 21:34:8 Wednesday May 13 98
Beadle heads...... oohhh.. just wide. Slack defending by Warburton and Hill. free kick to Rovers. Penrice wiede to the Power. Peer clears. Throw to Rovers. Grimsby 1 Fulham 0. Can life get any better? Chelsea down to 10 men Petrescu sent off. Still confusion about who scored the second goal. They're now saying it was Clarkson again. 3 and a half minurtes to go. Brightwell on for Freestone who has been carrying an injury.
Steve at 21:33:55 Wednesday May 13 98
Beadle heads...... oohhh.. just wide. Slack defending by Warburton and Hill. free kick to Rovers. Penrice wiede to the Power. Peer clears. Throw to Rovers. Grimsby 1 Fulham 0. Can life get any better? Chelsea down to 10 men Petrescu sent off. Still confusion about who scored the second goal. They're now saying it was Clarkson again. 3 and a half minurtes to go. Brightwell on for Freestone who has been carrying an injury.
Robert at 21:31:18 Wednesday May 13 98
How long is left?
What is the attendance, is Gayle playing well. Who else is the bench, Gibb, Seal
GRIMSBY SCORE
trevor at 21:30:30 Wednesday May 13 98
The wish worked then. We thought we'd try it again, so expect a fourth any minute.
Steve at 21:30:17 Wednesday May 13 98
8 and a half minutes left. Corner to the Cobbs......Frain takes his time........Sampson..... hand ball? No. Rovers break. Outside the Cobblers area. Away by Sampson. Rovers come back. Cobblers sitting back. DON'T YOU DARE!! fREESTONE.........finds Gayle............couldn't finish at the near post. Rovers come again. 6 minutes left!
Tim at 21:29:38 Wednesday May 13 98
I'll say it again - I just wish i was there...
trevor at 21:27:52 Wednesday May 13 98
Really?????????????????? Is it 3-0????????? Am I dreaming?????????????????
Steve at 21:26:52 Wednesday May 13 98
Famous, dramatic moments in the history of OUR club. Great heading chance for Hales. Phew - he just misses. I can't believe this. Freestone bowled over. Power is booked for the foul. The next 10 minutes are going to be hell. 10 minutes from Wembley!!!!
Robert Dunkley at 21:26:30 Wednesday May 13 98
What. how long is left, Ceefax is taking ages to come up. Radio Five had chap at game, but haven't gone to him but Grimsby.
nat at 21:26:28 Wednesday May 13 98
yes yes yes
Richard at 21:26:11 Wednesday May 13 98
the flight's booked
Richard at 21:25:53 Wednesday May 13 98
the flight's booked
pete at 21:24:23 Wednesday May 13 98
yes
Steve at 21:23:21 Wednesday May 13 98
Cobblers corner. WARBURTON SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve at 21:22:0 Wednesday May 13 98
Cobblers attack Heggs left foot volley....... couldn't quite get hold of it. Ian - you're right. No sign of the Cobblers sitting back. Hunt finds freestone.... Heggs rounds his man, crosses it to Gale.......ooohhhh. Gayle couldn't quite get it. This is great stuff. Rovers attack and as with everything they've done this evening, it comes to nothing.
trevor at 21:19:38 Wednesday May 13 98
The only problem is Chelsea just scored. I hope they didn't wish for that by mistake.
Steve at 21:19:7 Wednesday May 13 98
GREAT SAVE BY WOODMAN, springing to his left to save from Beadle's header. That's my boy! 20 minutes to full time. Substitution. Midfielder Ramassutt comes off to be replaced by a defender. Chelsea 1 Stuttgart 0. Hales brilliantly ropunds Hill....... who brilliantly recovers. Corner to Rovers. Away by Warburton. Cobblers break. Heggs.... The goalie's got it. Frenetic play.
Ian at 21:18:48 Wednesday May 13 98
Soccernet says Clarkson (61) by the way.
Ian at 21:17:57 Wednesday May 13 98
This is one day IA is not going to sit back, he wants a third goal not extra time
trevor at 21:17:8 Wednesday May 13 98
I've got a room full of people here watching the Chelsea game but I asked them to wish for a goal and we scored.. We just wished for another one. It'll happen!!
Steve at 21:15:10 Wednesday May 13 98
Can you feel that Wembley feeling? We're in the driving seat. It's all Cobblers. What does Atkins do now. Hope and pray he doesn't make us sit back. We've got where we are today by attacking, not defending. Gayle clears. Bristol Rovers pressurising. Ball is cleared. Here come Rovers. Throw in to the Cobbs. Rovers have gone to pieces. They're rattled and are losing it in mid-field. Cobblers attack breaks down.
Bermuda Gas at 21:13:21 Wednesday May 13 98
Rovers chat line on Pride of the West is keeping us up to date - we are nervous!!
Steve at 21:11:22 Wednesday May 13 98
Corner to Rovers......ball goes ove rthe bar. 26 minutes iof normal time left. Then 30 minutes extra time if scores stay the same. I won'y be able to stand it. Let's have another goal!!! Torquay leading 7-2 on aggregate.
Richard at 21:9:38 Wednesday May 13 98
Help if it stays like this does this mean extra time?
Steve at 21:9:12 Wednesday May 13 98
The commentators can't agree. Was it Clarkson or Hunt? Who cares. It was Hunt!!!! Yes!!!!!! His first goal for the Cobblers. We've got a hell of a match now. Rovers HAVE to attack.
Steve at 21:7:14 Wednesday May 13 98
Hi Bermuda Gas! Is there someone offering a commentary service on your site? Woodman rushes out and gets to the ball before Hales. Atkins is tapping both sides of his head in Freestone's direction, who perhaps hasn't been in the game as much as we'd like. He's telling him to THINK - perhaps scoring wouldn't be a bad idea either. Hales is dangerous again in our area, but Sampson brilliantly closes him out. Atkins is smiling. What does he know. Yeessssssssssss.GOAL. CLARKSON SCORES THE SECOND GOAL OF HIS CAREER!!!!!!!!!
Steve at 21:2:46 Wednesday May 13 98
10 minutes of the second half gone. COME ON COBBLERS!!!! A goal would be really rather handy. No changes in any of the other games. Cobblers attack ........ Frain crosses to the back post. Cobblers re-build. The goalie's got it.
Bermuda Gas at 21:0:42 Wednesday May 13 98
You guys are really piling on the pressure - back off will you!! Shame this isn't the final.
Steve at 20:59:55 Wednesday May 13 98
For those watching in black and white, Bristol Rovers are in yellow shirts and black shorts. Hill fouls Hales who is proving dangerous. Hill gets booked. free kick 2 yards outside the 'D'............. The wall did its job. Phew! Throw in. Hunt pressurises Tilson. Rovers attack. Bennett rounds Frain. Cleared by Warburton. Rovers have the initiative and are loking more positive than in the first half. Shit. warburton down the line to Heggs. Free kick to the Cobbs. Warburton - Heggs - Frain crosses. Attack dies out. So will I soon.
Richard at 20:57:39 Wednesday May 13 98
Steve yeah why not, I went to the fair as well , my office in same complex
Steve at 20:54:49 Wednesday May 13 98
Thanks Richard but have I got to come to Hong Kong to drink them? By the way I was in Hong Kong for the gift fair last month. Cobblers attack........panic.......ball zinging about.....ooooooh close, but the attack peters out. Second half begins just like the first. Cobblers causing mayhem with crosses into the area.
trevor at 20:53:57 Wednesday May 13 98
OK Steve, a pint and a half. My nerves are pretty racked too. If we all just wish hard enough, click our heels together three times and put on our lucky pants everything'll be OK.
Steve at 20:52:2 Wednesday May 13 98
The whole team have been working their socks off. It's wonderful. 5 years on from near extinction and here we are 45 or 75 minutes away from a Wembley final to take us into the first division. Incredible. The players are back on the pitch. Off we go again. No substitutions on either side.
Richard from HK at 20:48:58 Wednesday May 13 98
I will buy you as many pints as you want if we win
Ian at 20:48:8 Wednesday May 13 98
I rather suspect we will see Seal on (probably for Gayle, depending on the score) about half-way through the second-half to try to take advantage of tiring defensive legs. Heggs should have plenty of running in him having sat on the sidelines for four games, mere adrenalin will keep him going.
Steve at 20:46:30 Wednesday May 13 98
Trevor - wot! only one pint. You'll have to do better than that! The feeling is that Bristol will not be enjoying the interval. They'll be panicking, but the Cobblers will be really fired up!
Steve at 20:44:23 Wednesday May 13 98
Trevor - this is how it feels. Bloody nerve racking!!!! We are on top generally with Rovers making the odd dangerous break. Heggs seems to be involved in everything. Peer and Hunt are closing down the Bristol mid-field superbly. We're winning the battles all over the field. We're not giving Hales any space. Can the Cobblers and Heggs in particular keep up the pace. If so, we'll surely score.
trevor at 20:44:12 Wednesday May 13 98
Steve: You're doing the business, I'll buy you a pint if we ever meet. It sounds like it could be a night to remember, I just can't believe I can't be there (again), ah well. I'd be happy enough to be able to listen to it on the radio. Keep it coming, you're doing great.
Ian at 20:43:43 Wednesday May 13 98
Steve, when we get to Wembley, I will come in personally and buy one of your mugs.
Steve at 20:40:40 Wednesday May 13 98
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Steve at 20:37:46 Wednesday May 13 98
Colchester 1 Barnet 1 Aggregate 1-2. Who cares? Come on Cobbs!!! 1 minute into injury time. Goalkick to the Cobbs. The crowd get behind Woodman. The noise is blasting my radio speakers out. We deserve to win for the crowd's efforts if nothing else. HALF TIME COBBLERS 1 BRISTOL ROVERS 0. We're nearly there.
trevor at 20:34:9 Wednesday May 13 98
who's on top? How does it feel? Are they coming back at us or are they feeling the pressure?
Steve at 20:33:11 Wednesday May 13 98
Sunderland 2 Sheff Utd 0 3-2 agg. Charlton 1 Ipswich 0. 2-0 aggregate. Looks like Sunderland and Charlton at Wembley.
Game evenly contested. Atkins loses his rag with the 4th official and squares up to him. Now having a tangle with the Bristol Rovers officials. Cobblers attack. Break down. Plenty of entertainment from Atkins. Heggs has been booked. I guarantee that if we're losing with 5 minutes to go, Heggs will get sent off.Torquay another goal. 6-2 on aggregate
Richard from HK at 20:32:4 Wednesday May 13 98
Me to Tim , keep going Steve you are doing a great job
Tim at 20:30:13 Wednesday May 13 98
Yessssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God I wish I was there....
Steve at 20:29:2 Wednesday May 13 98
Frain hurt. Dennis Casey is on giving him treatment. He looks OK. Throw to Bristol Rovers. Heggs back in defence sweeps the ball downfield. Throw to BR. Hales fouled by Sampson in a dangerous position on the left of the area. Oh-oh. Don't like it. Lockwood shoots and misses by about 20 feet!
Jimbo at 20:26:43 Wednesday May 13 98
Oh yeah baby!!!
Steve at 20:26:14 Wednesday May 13 98
More good news! Peschisolido has been sent off. Fulham down to 10 men!
Ian at 20:25:27 Wednesday May 13 98
Heggs sounds like he is really fired up! I guess we won't be sitting back on our lead today!
trevor at 20:25:17 Wednesday May 13 98
Yeeeesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve at 20:24:54 Wednesday May 13 98
Yeeesssssss!!! How about that!!!!! Freestone.......... oh no he's missed. Here's how the goal happened. Freestone peeled away as the corner was taken and headed it on to Heggs.
Steve at 20:22:44 Wednesday May 13 98
The crowd sound brilliant. Corner to the Cobbs. Frain. Heggs scores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve at 20:21:15 Wednesday May 13 98
Warburton booked for a late challenge on Hales. Free kick to Rovers. Gayle clears. Cross and header from Rovers. Ball goes over. 32 minutes gone and still no goals!!!!!!!
Steve at 20:19:17 Wednesday May 13 98
Hales is looking dangerous, reckoned to be worth a million. Cobblers get it away. Cobblers are really battling - much improved on Sunday's effort. Gayle one on one with Pritchard - nothing comes of it.
Steve at 20:16:47 Wednesday May 13 98
Heggs down the left. Great cross to Gayle........ He heads it wide !!! from a great position. We could've been 2 up! Penrice comes back on heavily bandaged.
Steve at 20:14:40 Wednesday May 13 98
Colchester 1 Barnet 0 That's 1-1 on aggregate. Chelsea 0 Stuttgart 0 Sunderland 1 Sheffield Utd 0 that's 2-2 on aggregate. Torquay 2 Scarborough 1 5-2 on agg. Confrontation between Tilson and Hunt. Referee talks to Tilson. Free kick by Hill into the area - nothing. Free kick to Bristol Rovers
Steve at 20:11:40 Wednesday May 13 98
Heggs attacks again. Freestone has hurt his head. He's looking groggy. He's O.K. Throw in to the Cobblers. Heggs controls it. Frain crosses it to Gayle - nothing. More Cobblers pressure. Every time the ball goes into the box, Rovers panic. We must score soon at this rate. head tennis in midfield. Penrice is complaining that Peer elbowed him. He's gone off for treatment. His eyebrow is bleeding profusely.
Ian at 20:6:42 Wednesday May 13 98
Glad you're there Steve, it looks as if Soccernet has gone to sleep!
Steve at 20:6:14 Wednesday May 13 98
Cobblers break down a Bristol attack. We're on top - Everybody sing - "all we are saying is give us a goal"!!! Frain takes a free kick half way in the cobbs half. Warburton heads on. Gayles there......... just goes over the bar!!
Steve at 20:2:32 Wednesday May 13 98
Brilliant move by Heggs. Gayle hits the post!!! Oh No! So close! The keeper was beaten.Torquay2 Scarborough 0. That's 5-1 on aggregate. Other results as they come through. Heggs is doing really well, getting in involved and causing panic.
Steve at 20:0:8 Wednesday May 13 98
Hi Ian. Brilliant ball by Heggs to Clarkson. Heggs on the overlap gets it back. Throw-in to the Cobbs. Attack peters out. COME ON YOU COBBS!!! Time for a goal! Not that I'm impatient you understand. Heggs get blown up for 'raising his arm' he's not happy.
Ian at 19:55:49 Wednesday May 13 98
Ready to hear about our first goal Steve!
Richard from HK at 19:55:27 Wednesday May 13 98
It may be 2.53am in HK but I'm here
Steve at 19:55:26 Wednesday May 13 98
Hi Trevor. Looks like it's just you and me! Gayle challenged Hales late after the whistle had gone. He's saying he didn't hear the whistle!! Gets away with it.
Ian at 19:53:45 Wednesday May 13 98
Ready to hear about our first goal Steve!
Steve at 19:53:20 Wednesday May 13 98
Anyone there???? Nothing much happening. Clarkson down the right to Freestone, ball goes out for a throw-in. 4 minutes gone. Neither team making an impression
Trevor at 19:52:5 Wednesday May 13 98
I'm here and I'm waving crossing my fingers and touching wood and doing various obscure things that are considered lucky in Russia. We can do it!!
Steve at 19:51:5 Wednesday May 13 98
Sensation. 2 minutes gone, and Gayle hasn't been booked!!!!
Steve at 19:49:58 Wednesday May 13 98
Both teams out on the field. The team - Woodman, Clarkson, Frain, Sampson, Warburton, Hubt, Peer, Hegg, Freestone, Gayle, Hill. Subs Gibb, Brightwell, Seal. They've kicked off!! Here we go!
Steve at 19:45:57 Wednesday May 13 98
5 minutes to kick off and the ever-efficient Radio Northampton who should be giving out team news have decided to put on a Beatles record 'We Can Work it out'. I think they're trying to be clever.
Steve at 19:42:33 Wednesday May 13 98
Just so I've an idea who's out there, why don't you sign in and give us a wave.
Steve at 19:40:19 Wednesday May 13 98
Well - here goes guys. Hold on tight for the ride of your lives. 10 minutes till the start - 100 minutes to paradise.
CK at 19:16:18 Wednesday May 13 98
As i'm sure Ian Atkins looks at this site: Ian, buy Chris Lane, on a free from Everton and Andy Rammell on a free from Southend.
Ray at 18:27:14 Wednesday May 13 98
This is Ray signing off for the moment - leaving you in the very capable hands of Steve. ooeeeeeeerrrrr... I'm getting REALLY keyed up for this one.
T. at 18:15:1 Wednesday May 13 98
Just about to leave, the sun's shining and all is well, COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RICHARD at 16:38:49 Wednesday May 13 98
iT'S ABOUT 4.30PM AND i'M JUST SETTING OFF FOR 6FIELDS FROM e.sUSSEX. oH,HELL, i'VE GOT THE CASES MIXED UP.That's better. Come on you COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"2-0 and we're at Wembly" should be Top of the Pops tonight. Good Luck,Steve - I'll read your commentary when I get home after midnight, and savour every glorious moment once more through your eloquence!
Wayne at 15:41:56 Wednesday May 13 98
You're funny feelimgs are going to go up in smoke when the mighty Barry Hayles and Beadle grace your field
Nick at 15:27:38 Wednesday May 13 98
3-0 is my prediction.WEMBLEY
Steve at 15:26:0 Wednesday May 13 98
Hello Count Iorga. I've been to Galway only once about 2 years ago. Wonderful place. I visited a pot factory called Royal Tara, and played golf at the Galway Bay Golf Course - brilliant. The course, not my golf.
nick at 15:24:49 Wednesday May 13 98
Just visiting the site about 4 hours before we play rovers in the second leg.Fingers crossed for Wembley.....
count_iorga@yahoo.com at 15:20:14 Wednesday May 13 98
I have a funny feeling that everythings going to be just fine tonight.
Definitely a 3-0 win.(By the way, I reckon I'm Cobblers only Galway (EIRE) based fan who'll be listening in tonight).
Steve at 15:15:41 Wednesday May 13 98
Wilf - could you run that one past me again?
Steve at 15:13:6 Wednesday May 13 98
Latest News - frantic negotiations are taking place to enable the Cobblers Comments 'commentary' to start on time. (In other words my lad's being told he can walk home to Kingsthorpe from Brixworth so's his dad can provide a blow by blow account for the far flung Cobbs fans.)
COME ON YOU COBBS!!!
Wilf at 15:5:33 Wednesday May 13 98
The power of positive thinking - all Cobblers fans join hands and reachout for the cosmic plane and slowly repeat . . . 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley,2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, 2 - 0 and we're at Wembley, There we are that should do it, no everybody relax and enjoy the game.
AwaywinonthisoccasionandwembleygloryGas at 14:14:54 Wednesday May 13 98
I'm glad to hear it Mark as I think we both know the truth about our clubs ability and immidiate ranking. Unfortunately, reality is a deflating feeling (just ask any ManCity supporters).
All I know is I am really looking forward to tonight and share your sentiments Ray, the Blue and White and Burgandy would have looked great on the hallowed turf. I suppose if all goes well, we will be guaranteed to be wearing our famous quarters on the day..
TRB Mark at 14:4:33 Wednesday May 13 98
Awayloseonthisoccasiongas; We hav'nt sung "They're by far the greatest team" ect for ages!
Anon at 13:47:11 Wednesday May 13 98
COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 13:22:13 Wednesday May 13 98
To be honest I would have liked a Rovers-Cobblers final - both sets of fans would have had a great day out with, I suspect, no aggro. I still stand by my prediction that whoever wins this one will win at Wembley..
Ray at 13:20:4 Wednesday May 13 98
........unlike Rovers and the Cobblers of course who would both hammer Brazil - no problem :-)
AwaywinGas at 13:4:43 Wednesday May 13 98
Thanks for the profile on your oversized striker, I hope we don't read all about him on the back of the Evening Post tomorrow night. I really love the 1-0 phylosophy of positive thinking, I've tried thinking a 3-1 is a 2-0, but if you score two, it's the cobblers going to Wembley.
Tell you what though, I'm glad we are playing you rather than Fulham a thier supporters are a bunch of ####s that think they have a premier league side.Let's be fair, every team in this division has supporters that sing the tuneful ballad "Theyr'e by far the greatest team the world has ever seen etc" but surely with a tongue in cheek. It is aparent however, Fulham, even under the influential management they recruited (hmm..), would struggle a little against Juventus or the national side of Brazil. Call me an old cynic...
John Whelan at 11:44:50 Wednesday May 13 98
I think we will win in style tonight, as long as we enclose the ref in the pre match huddle and allow BIG John Gayle to look into his eyes !!
It's bound to have more influence than our 'lady in red'
Ray at 11:42:7 Wednesday May 13 98
Don't forget that we would still have needed a 2-0 victory if we had only lost by 1-0 on Saturday - so just imagine we are only 1-0 down if that makes you feel better.
Ray at 11:39:37 Wednesday May 13 98
Wilf: What makes you think we'll need more than 10 :-)
Ray at 11:38:51 Wednesday May 13 98
My predicted team for tonight: Woodman, Clarkson, Frain, Sampson, Warburton, Hunt, Peer, Heggs, Seal, Freestone, Hill: Subs: Gibb, Gayle, Wilson.
Ray at 11:36:32 Wednesday May 13 98
You can't make Kingsthorpe from Brixworth in 15 minutes in your Ferrari?
Steve at 11:30:42 Wednesday May 13 98
Seeing as I'm probably the only Northampton based contributer to this site, who's stupid enough not to have got himself a ticket, I am happy to do a 'Ray' and post a commentary this evening. I won't be able to scale the dizzy heights of literary panache achieved by our beloved founder, and there are bound to be the odd spolling mibtakes, but I' ll do me 'umble best. There is one significant drawback. I've just been informed that I've got to pick my lad up from his football training session at Brixworth at 7:30. So I'm going to be late for the sodding kick-off. If I get in and find that someone else has started up in my place - that's fine by me. Speak to you all later. COME ON YOU COBBS!!
Wilf at 11:13:7 Wednesday May 13 98
Ray - unless my maths fail me does this mean we start with ten?
Ray at 8:51:11 Wednesday May 13 98
According to IA on the radio this morning, Dozzell and Bishop out, Heggs in.
T. at 6:24:37 Wednesday May 13 98
Raise the roof tonight (off the Kenco Coffee Jar?) We know what real noise is like. Who needs Hayles when you've got Heggs?
Ray at 1:0:53 Wednesday May 13 98
For our absent friends, the latest Chronic Echo pages can be found at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/chron1.jpg (and chron2.jpg,chron3.jpg and chron4.jpg) - enjoy....
Ray at 0:0:40 Wednesday May 13 98
Ray gives a little wave....
RICHARD at 23:14:37 Tuesday May 12 98
Where is everyone - camping outside 6fields, or not yet back from the pub?
RICHARD at 22:58:41 Tuesday May 12 98
So good I mailed it twice.
RICHARD at 22:47:42 Tuesday May 12 98
gashead: You're right, but the next best thing to having Hayles in our team, perhaps, is burying him in the 6fields turf early in the game!
RICHARD at 22:44:48 Tuesday May 12 98
gashead: You're right, but the next best thing to having Hayles in the team is perhaps burying him in the 6fields turf early in the game!
gashead at 21:45:11 Tuesday May 12 98
thank you for the warm congratulations as i waved you all goodbye outside the public house by the traffic lights. i look forward to waving goodbye to you all tomorrow night. admit it you 'd kill to get barry hayles in your team.
Dave - Northampton Gas at 21:0:13 Tuesday May 12 98
Dead right mate. Weve never joined the elite or the dross. Came close once to the attic and dangerously close once to going into the basement. Is everyone getting nervous - come on IT'S ONLY A GAME.
A Wary Cobblers Fan at 20:59:54 Tuesday May 12 98
I'm going to the match, but can Steve still do the commentary because I have plenty of friends who would want it! My friends will e-mail so he will almost certainly do it if more people ask him.
Good luck to the Cobblers and let's get behind the team whether you will be at the ground or not.
Trb Mark at 20:36:51 Tuesday May 12 98
Seeing as we are inundated with Rovers fans (who are much friendlier than Fulhams cocky so and so's), maybe they can answer this. Is it true that Rovers are the only team in the league never to have played in the highest or the lowest division? eh EH?
RICHARD at 19:55:29 Tuesday May 12 98
OK, If Icould chalk it on a black-board, I would; but here goes with this "exclusive" team sheet, just released from the bowels of 6fields, or the engine room, if you prefer.Woody between the posts(hopefully unemployed all evening and certainly not bending and stretching to fetch the ball from the back of the net!);Sammo, Razor and "Our International" at the back, clearing up anything that moves in the last third of the pitch - Hayles will be playing with a stretcher-bearer in close attendance! 7, alright 5, across the park to stem the early flow, with Ali, Deano, Hunt and Frainy joined by the 'second coming' of HEGGSY, who will light up the fermament with skill, dash, energy and wizardry!!!!! While the aforementioned match-winner occupies two or three breathless Rovers players, the way will be clear for THREEstone and Super to net 4!!! As we congratulate ourselves on a job well done , Rovers sneak in unobserved and grab a consolation goal. Well, you have to let them taken something back with them; it's a long way to Bristol when your Wembly dreams are shattered. So 4-1 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate. As I vaguely recall that was the score when we lost to Rovers, at home, back in '68 or'69, I think. Sweet revenge, then. Any more 'Fantasy Line-ups' out there? The only restriction on team selection is they must still be alive ( that counts Dozzie out), only 11 on the park at any one time, and they must have at least visited the East Midlands at some stage in their lives ( or their grandmother on their father's side knew someone who once stood on the terraces at the County Ground before World War I) Ray will be handing out prizes on Wednesday night to the best, most imaginitive entries!!
Danny Dimitrov at 18:55:7 Tuesday May 12 98
I am a Bulgarian cobbler who have friends in Northampton.
Good luck against Bristol Rovers.
I will keep my fingers crossed.
Danny
Ray at 17:45:9 Tuesday May 12 98
"commentary" on Wednesday's game: I won't be doing this myself (as I'm at the match, but Steve Church has almost volunteered...a couple of emails to him at s.church2@ukonline.co.uk may persuade him to do it instead of watching some boring Chelsea game :-)
Ray at 17:37:13 Tuesday May 12 98
OHN GAYLE Born: Bromsgrove 30th. July 1964
Debut vs Plymouth Argyle (away) - AWS Shield Area Q-F. Won 2-0, 11th. February 1997.
Huge striker signed in February 1997 from Stoke City fro £25,000 and promptly scored on his debut. Started his league career with
Wimbledon after signing from Bromsgrove in March 1989, he played just 20 matches before transferring to Birmingham City for
£175,000 in November 1990. John completes the trio of current Cobblers players which appeared for the Blues in the Associate
Members Cup winning side of 1991. John scored 14 goals in 49 matches before signing for Coventry City in September 1993 for
£100,000 via a brief loan spell at Walsall. He only made a handful of appearance before moving to Turf Moor in August 1994 for
£70,000, his Burnley career lasting for just 5 months before another £70,000 fee took him to Victoria Park in January 1995. Injuries
plagued his time at Stoke, although he was loaned to Gillingham towards the end of the 1995/96 season, scoring 3 goals in 9
matches. Played against the Cobblers earlier in the season in the two matches in the Coca-Cola Cup, and scored the own goal
which took the match into extra time. Always threatens the opposing team defence with his sheer size and awkwardness.
Ray at 17:35:11 Tuesday May 12 98
The big bloke is John Gayle - dunno about you but he sure scares the sh*t out of me...
AwaywinGas at 17:23:50 Tuesday May 12 98
Enough of the futile niggling, anybody tell me who the enormous black striker who scored your goal was...he's wasted at NTFC, sell him to the popular LWT television show "Gladiators".
The guy is enormous and by the way he scored has at least size 17 boots. He kind of reminds me of a striker we had a few years back called Devon White (a Hayles of his time) although yours looks a lot quicker and a whole lot meaner.
AwaywinGas at 17:10:23 Tuesday May 12 98
Come on Wayne, leave him alone. His Mum would have called him in for his tea by now. Bless.
Wayne Gilvear at 17:0:36 Tuesday May 12 98
oh dear S J a bit down in the dumps are we???????
Just bear this in mind "TAKE A LONG GOOD LOOK IN THE MIRROR BEFORE YOU CRITICISE OTHERS"
At least we've got the upper hand - shit gound or not.
My old Grandads enormous old musty pants at 16:45:29 Tuesday May 12 98
I like how awaywingas always ends his slag off comments with a compliment just to keep on the right side of us
AwaywinGas at 16:29:9 Tuesday May 12 98
I must say those soung like sour grapes, S J. I think your grip on reality is fading with your vision of the twin towers. I fully agree with the rugby comment, although I don't remember sixfields resembling the Neucamp. Perhaps Camp site.
Good luck cobblers tomorrow night.
S J at 15:48:36 Tuesday May 12 98
I must admit Rovers are the sort of side that have nothing going for them. Shit ground, Rugby town and fans that dont sing
S J at 15:46:39 Tuesday May 12 98
So what are your predictions for tomorrow night
awaywinGas at 15:41:17 Tuesday May 12 98
Believe it or not NTFC fan, I was at that forementioned Carlisle game and they sang for all thier worth for a majority of the game. I think they believed that they could beat us (all 250 of them) which probibly explains why it was so quiet on Sunday between twenty past three and half past four.
By the way, allright wayne, howsit going? (same end, buddy time??)
Wayne Gilvear at 14:34:54 Tuesday May 12 98
As i am a currently estatic B Rovers fan i thought i would drop in on your very impressive web site. All the best to you cobblers and as i will have to settle to listening to the match on the radio would like to wish your team the best of luck.
NTFC fan at 14:34:45 Tuesday May 12 98
AwaywinGas - you are being stupid. A look at a few figures sees that there were only 250 Carlisle fans at your match with them this season. I think they would be quieter than us somehow
Ray at 13:44:54 Tuesday May 12 98
If anyone fancies a flutter, the Cobblers are currently, 11 to 1 with Corals and Hills to win the play-off final. Rovers are currently 6 to 5 favourites with Coral and Ladbrokes and 11:8 at Hills. Strangely they are only offering even money on us winning the second leg - so they can't be all that confident.
AwaywinGas at 13:41:35 Tuesday May 12 98
I tell you something, the cobblers end of the field was absolutely dead for 70 minutes. Not a peek or a fart could be heard, then a breakaway goal ("slightly against the run of play" says the unbiased gashead) and then mayhem. OK I admit 3 nil down wouldn't be a great incentive to sing like Tom Jones, but never have I known a quiet visitors end. I amagine it'll be different Tomorrow night as far as thats concerned.
Also, many thanks to the cobbler who kicked down two of our plackards, I'd imagine they'll need replacing for the Nationwide division 1. Saved the work of a groundsman no doubt.
Ray at 13:31:20 Tuesday May 12 98
Mark: I agree wholeheartedly. Most refs appear to continue to penalise us for 50/50 balls just because of our "reputation". It was suggested that the Rovers players had words with the officials before the game on Sunday to "watch out for the Gayle bloke" and, sure enough, every ball he challenged for he got penalised. Quite frankly on seeing the goal I'm surprised the referee allowed it as he was challenging a Rovers player at the time. Just think how far up the fair play league we would be if we were treated fairly - which I don't believe we are. Mind you, the players absolutely love it when the crowd are baying for blood because of crap decisions and they get really gee'ed up. I've a feeling its going to be a great game tomorrow and the crowd are really gonna shout themselves hoarse from start to finish. I'm resting my voice today in readiness, getting out the John Frain shirt, fluffing up the wig, practicing my make-up.
Tor Aage Braathen at 13:6:47 Tuesday May 12 98
Sorry I`m late. But I have been to busy with Norwegian footy this weekend. Jevnaker won!! And I believe the Cobblers will do so tomorrow. See you all at Wembley, even though I am supposed to be tied up in work back home at Jevnaker stadium.
TRB Mark at 12:38:34 Tuesday May 12 98
It really pisses me off that we are constantly reffered to as "physical", a euphomism for dirty when the league of fair play does not show this at all, Cobblers being mid-table. OK, so our game lacks the finesse of many other sides, and we are often able to stop them playing (except on Sunday) but NOT by kicking them off the park. As was reported about Sunday's game,it was played in the right spirit with enough manly give and take. Now what I really hate is diving for penalties (SeaL and Heggs of late) and Beadle , whatever his name is , for BR on Sunday. This reputation of ours must surely count against us as the Ref's seem to look for the slightest excuse to penalize us , thus boosting their own chances of reffing prem clubs.
Ray at 12:37:58 Tuesday May 12 98
For all those dropping in on the chat room, please remember that you will need to have a java enabled browser. I would recommend going - at least both sets of fans appear to still be on friendly terms at the moment - which is more than can be said for some...
Bermuda Gas at 12:13:9 Tuesday May 12 98
Bob from Vegas - why not join the Rovers Chat Room on Wedneesday (http://www.btinternet.com/~uk/BRFC/). All Northampton fans are welcome. (although you can expect lots of abuse of course!! - all in good fun though). On Saturday we had someone keeping us right up to date. Also, Sporting Life vidiprinter is often more up to date than soccernet. I usually have them both up on my screen at the same time along with the chat room. Should be a great game look forwarsd to talking to you in the chat room - come on you blues!!
My old grandads enormous musty old pants at 11:30:43 Tuesday May 12 98
its on BBC1
Lincoln cobbler at 10:28:57 Tuesday May 12 98
damn i wont be able to get back for the game cos i a away at college - is it goint to be on TV or radio at all?
Fart Gas at 9:17:2 Tuesday May 12 98
sums it up really
Bob The Vegas Cobbler at 3:43:19 Tuesday May 12 98
Stuart, I think you mean Steve Phillips (not Les) and I thought that he was an aggressive little goal scorer who actually did us proud. Please sing in a few goals for the Cobblers on Wednesday night for all us ex-pats. I'll be 'watching' it all live on Soccernet - hardly seems to fit the bill but its the best source available to watch the progress of the match in Las Vegas.
Tequilla Gas at 2:56:34 Tuesday May 12 98
Go to bed it's past your bedtime. Watch out The Gas are on the way and this time we have 11 men, We also have our lucky secret weapons while 'Listening' to the Web. Irene Goodnight Irene...........
Ray at 0:36:6 Tuesday May 12 98
Must admit - I'd rather be 3-1 up instead of 3-1 down. As long as people continue to think we are a "kick 'em off the park" team, we'll continue to surprise them...
Overseas Gas at 23:39:53 Monday May 11 98
Looks like most of you are of the opinion that the Gas think they have already made it. Don't think so, but I'd rather be in our shoes than a Cobblers shoes at the moment! All this talk about trying to nobble Bazza sounds like you are trying to keep up your reputation i.e. kick the other team off the park. Concentrate on your own game cos you are going to have to play out of your skins to get that 2 goal deficit back. For those cobblers who are wondering why the Rovers message board is quiet - we have our own private e-mail list (keeps the idiots out) which has been flooded with messages this past week. May the best team win on Wednesday!
Ray at 22:25:50 Monday May 11 98
Now I know why they call then "The Gas".
Ray at 22:24:23 Monday May 11 98
Keep crowing - make the most of it for the next two days....
Norwich Gas at 22:21:29 Monday May 11 98
WE'RE THE FAMOUS BRISTOL ROVERS AND WE'RE GOING TO WEMBLEEEEEEY.
Ray at 22:9:2 Monday May 11 98
That'll teach you not to stand next to Mark...
T. at 21:12:15 Monday May 11 98
I'm now deaf in my right ear thanks to another twit who must have been the only person chanting throughout the whole match.
Wilf at 20:44:21 Monday May 11 98
Stuart - Warren Donald was an essential part of a fine Cobblers side, certainly the best footballing side I've seen at The County Ground. Does anyone know who the twot in the green cap was on Sunday? The halfwit was giving Atkins such a hard time it would not be suprising if he took a job offer from Stoke, Norwich etc.
CHRIS at 20:23:28 Monday May 11 98
Huge Cobblers fan: I'll only feel nervous if Atkins dosn't set out an attacking team, but that's not to say that we don't need to defend aswell. We could be caught out on the break at any time by the pace of Barry Hayles, and I'm sure we all know what he'll do if he gets past the Cobblers defence. Although if Heggsy and Gibb start I'm sure they'll pose a big threat. See you all there @6fields on wednesday night.
Huge cobblers fan at 19:10:23 Monday May 11 98
Are you all, like myself, feeling kind of nervous about this Wednesdays Playoff 2nd leg match?
Stuart at 17:7:25 Monday May 11 98
Apologies again, couldn't resist bringing Warren Donald into the conversation. He's got to be the worst player I've ever seen in a Cobblers shirt (bear in mind I've been a fan for 16 years since I was ten) problem is the players were so bad in those days I can't remember any of them either! How did I get hooked watching that crap? I honestly don't know!! For some reason I've just thought of another short arse - who was it, oh yes that Les Phillips ? He was crap as well!
gashead at 17:5:44 Monday May 11 98
dont forget rovers have been too sixfields already and gained a 1-1 draw with ten men .still anything is possible with BARRY HAYLES as I said before sunday may the best team win ,the gas are on a roll
RICHARD at 16:52:13 Monday May 11 98
NTFCfan: Match ticket says 7.45, although some newspapers suggest 7.30. I'm aiming to get ther early, so park on top of mine - it's a mondeo!!!!!
NTFC fan at 16:28:54 Monday May 11 98
bloody hell Stuart, Warren Donald - blast from the past
cobbler at 16:14:11 Monday May 11 98
Its all under control
Stuart at 15:47:23 Monday May 11 98
OK point taken about Hayles, wasn't even a twinkle in my parents eye when Karila was playing. Warren Donald and Darren Harmon would have been likely kickers, shame that they have a combined height of 5ft. Perhaps Bruno from the youth team can run on and knock Hayles out?
TRB Mark at 13:56:51 Monday May 11 98
It took ages to download all the new messages on this board that have been posted since Sunday morn. I had a look at a Rovers board and there are no new messages since Friday night!
Saw the penalty decision ontelly. What a joke! Two players jumped for the ball, one fell over. Result the most ludicrous penalty! The ref was a joke most of the game. Why is it that we can never get away with anything, that the opposition do. We did'nt deserve to win tho but Wenesday should be a different prospect.
Richard from HK at 13:44:43 Monday May 11 98
Ray thanks for the hard work up to their third goal, at this point I lost the connection and spent the remainder of the half attempting to rejoin.As you have possibly guessed by now I failed ( bear in mind I am 7 hours ahead of you) so at midnight I went to bed without knowing the final score.
At one point during the attempt to rejoin I achieved what must be the pinnacle of a programmers pay back .... error 10053 dispalyed on screen . Does anyone know what this or even the other 10052 errors are?
Anyway back to last night,I could not of course sleep, heaven knows what time I finally dropped off ( shortly after staging a dramatic comeback in last ten minutes to win the game 3 - 6 I guess) . I predictably overslept this morning to be awaken by my eldest son shouting the Cobblers got stuffed ....... who said that child beating does not achieve anything ?
So I am sorry I did not keep in touch, could I ask for someone to post the second leg result on the page before they go to bed PLEASE as I will be up about midnight your time.Thanks and don't worry guys I will see you all at Wemberleeeeee
Wilf at 13:32:9 Monday May 11 98
We had several opportunities to whack Hayles on Sunday. The trouble is we do not have a true good old fashioned, take the man, the ball, the hot-dog stand and stick them all in row Z, tackler. Bring back John Kurila!
Stuart at 12:54:16 Monday May 11 98
Here's the script for Wednesday night :
2-0 has a 'good ring' about it. Usual tactics I suspect, get to half time at 0-0, go mad for the first ten minutes of the second half, score two goals and then sit back defending on the 18 yard line. It's gonna be tense but I don't see Atkins changing tactics. Think Heggs will start, lets just hope he can FINISH!!
Oops almost forgot - need to kick Hayles early on, that's if anyone can catch him.
TRB Mark at 11:21:12 Monday May 11 98
I agree with Dave gas. I don't think Rover will come to defend, but then neither will we and I'm sure the feeling your fans had at the end of the game will have worn thin when you get to Six fields. Your PA guy is a W**ker BTW.
Dave - Northampton Gas at 10:50:1 Monday May 11 98
Sorry, I may be getting excited. I do know how to spell "believe" and "have". Dave (Northampton Gas)
Dave - Northampton gas at 10:46:32 Monday May 11 98
So you think we will be coming to defend on Wednesday. I hope Atkins beleives this and again gets the tactics wrong. With a player like Hayles, he is likely to score at any time during the match. I think it will still be tight although we hjave a great chance - that is Bristol Rovers. I still beleive the winner of this tie will bve the team promoted.Dave
NTFC fan at 9:53:56 Monday May 11 98
Wow, I have got a lot of things to say after a weekend like that. Its a shame I wasn't at work Ray on Sunday to log on to your expert commentary. Firstly - I have sourced a ticket for Wednesday from a source I shall leave anon!! Thanks for that! Secondly, I will bring in the pessimistic Cobbler view - I think we are very much against it on Wed. We may be able to produce a fantastic attacking team but Bristol are going to defend defend defend. Its far far easier to defend against two goals than score the bloody things, whether home / away or whatever. Personally I can feel the tears welling up already. OK, more optomistically - Sunday afternoon at 5pm I was in a pub in Kingston trying to find out the result - went up to this guy and asked if he knew the result (he didn't) but it turned out he was a Fulham supporter!! He thought I was a Bristol supporter cause he says (Fulham man, remember) "Neither of us have got any chance anyway. Northampton are gonna walk it. Thats what I think." Then we saw the result, booooo. Finally - I haven't been to Sixfields for a sold out match before - where can I park cause I won't be able to get there very early. And what time is kickoff????
Ray at 8:43:57 Monday May 11 98
Hey! Whats happened to the traditional Cobblers pessimism? Good to see we are not giving up! This morning, strangely, I feel even more confident that we can make it. My only worry is that we get the two goals we need, we then defend and concede a late goal at the death.
Wilf at 8:33:31 Monday May 11 98
Great journey down, great pasties, good music before the game, lovely weather, clean toilets and then .. . . Charlie Bishop! I'm not knocking Charlie as he is always being played out of position , but putting him in a left back was a disaster. At Chesterfield he got mauled in that position and after ten minutes Atkins was getting ready to sub him. Rovers just came in droves down that flank and put us under so much pressure it was inevitable they were going to score. I did not expect such a soft opener, it's always a good indication that it wasn't a penalty when the oppositon do not appeal. As ever the ref was an utter plank but he's not to be used as an excuse. Dozzell was again conspicuos by his absence after he was subbed he couldn't bring himself to walk past the travelling support so he sat on the steps of the mobile offices at the far corner of the gound. I reckon he should pay back some of his salary, breach of contract. We defended badly but Super John has given us a chance. But those of you who think we must attack, attack, attack, better think again. Conceding an early goal will be a disaster. If we keep it tight we can score two. I'm with Ray, two games to go.
CHRIS at 8:10:55 Monday May 11 98
I am confident that 'The Cobblers' can do the business on wednesday night, if Atkins lays out a very attacking team sheet, and then if we were to get wo goals, Atkins dosn't bring on three defenders and sit back and defend.
tan ah kow at 6:57:41 Monday May 11 98
We Lost??? 3-1.....
Dun worry, we'll be back on wednesday to give them a trashing..... i.e Bristol Rovers.....
Ian Platt at 3:4:13 Monday May 11 98
23000 up, could be 25000 by Wednesday at this rate. I still feel confident as well. If any of you happen to be stuck at home on Wednesday and can get the game on radio, PLEASE post updates!
Ray at 1:16:13 Monday May 11 98
Whos sitting where on Wednesday? Come along and say hello to the idiot in Seat U57 West - (or if my wifes in that one I'll be in U56)
Ray at 1:7:27 Monday May 11 98
I actually remarked on getting to 22,222 at about 1:30 today - so at this rate we will hit 500000 by Wednesday :-)
Ray at 1:6:1 Monday May 11 98
If webmaster doesn't work try postmaster.......
RICHARD at 22:36:20 Sunday May 10 98
23,000 up ! Ray, I'm still trying to find that Webmaster info for the "league table" but their not responding.
RICHARD at 22:25:27 Sunday May 10 98
Getting the game second hand makes objective comment difficult, but the general conscensus from contributions during and after the game seems to reflect a feeling of having given them the first 70 mins and 3 goals by having no mid-field bite. We need goals next leg and will have to sacrifice some of that steel at the back for pace on the wings and finishing up front. It could be a night to remember and let's hope it's the seafaring side that hits a Cobblers iceberg and goes down.
RICHARD at 22:24:49 Sunday May 10 98
Getting the game second hand makes objective comment difficult, but the general conscensus from contributions during and after the game seems to reflect a feeling of having given them the first 70 mins and 3 goals by having no mid-field bite. We need goals next leg and will have to sacrifice some of that steel at the back for pace on the wings and finishing up front. It could be a night to remember and let's hope it's the seafaring side that hits a Cobblers iceberg and goes down.
Ray at 22:14:45 Sunday May 10 98
Let 'em crow all they like - I'm still confident.
Mark Too at 22:1:28 Sunday May 10 98
The general feeling from Bristol Rovers supporters seems to be they are going to Wembley.
Let's not forget we only have to win 2-0 on Wednesday.
Don't count your chickens yet Bristol Rovers! You've got to come to Sixfields.
Nigel Punchard at 21:47:43 Sunday May 10 98
No hiding behind false anmes for me and not a Richard in sight.
Thanks to all of you who sent replies to my email last week. I shall be travelling up to the game on Wednesday, had to queue from 6am last Wednesday in order to get tickets. What is the Oxford ring road like around tea time? At the risk of ending up in Norwich can anyone provide advice or an alternative route? How long will the journey take? I am allowing three hours. Wha dyah say eh eh eh.
Rovers played one of their best games of the season today and your tactics virtually conceded all of the midfield to our side for 70 minutes. When you brought on a more attacking formation then we lost our way a bit and you had much more midfield play. Two late subs by us seemd to stem the flow in the last five minutes. It ain't over yet folks, and the Rovers players know it onlt too well, Wednesday's tie looks like it will be a real thriller, with whoever scores first gaining the edge.
Cheers for now Nige. . . . .
Intothenetgas
Nigel Punchard at 21:30:58 Sunday May 10 98
No hiding behind false anmes for me and not a Richard in sight.
Thanks to all of you who sent replies to my email last week. I shall be travelling up to the game on Wednesday, had to queue from 6am last Wednesday in order to get tickets. What is the Oxford ring road like around tea time? At the risk of ending up in Norwich can anyone provide advice or an alternative route? How long will the journey take? I am allowing three hours. Wha dyah say eh eh eh.
Rovers played one of their best games of the season today and your tactics virtually conceded all of the midfield to our side for 70 minutes. When you brought on a more attacking formation then we lost our way a bit and you had much more midfield play. Two late subs by us seemd to stem the flow in the last five minutes. It ain't over yet folks, and the Rovers players know it onlt too well, Wednesday's tie looks like it will be a real thriller, with whoever scores first gaining the edge.
Cheers for now Nige. . . . .
Intothenetgas
T. at 21:28:22 Sunday May 10 98
Yes, but when he's had a full game (not that often) he doesn't seem to get into the gane as much as when he's super sub, but he does dezsrve a chance, more than Dozey does after today.
CHRIS at 21:17:55 Sunday May 10 98
Whenever Ali Gibb comes on we always seem to score. Deano scored from his cross @ Watford, Gayle scored from another Gibb cross @ Millwall and again today Gayle scored after Ali came on. I believe that if he's given his chance in the first team, instead of being stuck on the bench all the time, he could become a crucual asset to the team!!!!! Anybody agree?
Steve at 20:54:36 Sunday May 10 98
Oh, forgot, Cobbs MoM Dean Peer, cos it wasn't till he came on that we started to get to grips with the midfield. I know we're all dead grateful to Atko for all he's done, but can anybody remember Bishop having a good game, ever??? So why play him instead of Peer. Very iffy. Still reckon we're in with a shout on Tuesday, If the fans get behind the team from the start, and IF the team starts attacking from the start, which, to my mind means 4-2-4. !!
T. at 20:48:21 Sunday May 10 98
We could have come away 5-0 down just thank Big John for that away goal it was vital, Dozey just seemed to disappear, mind you he hadn't really been seen on the pitch all afternoon, thouught the ref was shite as usual, the players seemed to shy away from challenging Barry Hayles, every time they went near him he seemed to fall over and they'd get awarded a free kick and why wasn't Peer on from the start? Once Gibby came on we had that extra width and started to attack (yes attack) a bit more. Apart from all my moans they were the better side today, felt a bit like Leicester at times but we had a bit more fight in us. Their PA system was miles better than ours but their announcer what a t*****, talk about inciting the crowd at the end.
Still we will turn it over on Wednesday, expect an attacking line-up?
Overseas Gas at 20:46:37 Sunday May 10 98
Great to hear that the game was played in good spirit - a real credit to both sets of fans - pity that BCFC82 have to ruin Bristol's otherwise good reputation. I'll be glued to the net on Wednesday.
Steve at 20:35:59 Sunday May 10 98
Thought we were lucky to get away with 3-1. They hit the post, had a one on one with Woody, beat our offside trap and confused the defence at will. The only time we were in the game was after we'd made all the substitutions and started getting at them. Team for Wednesday, Woodman, Clarkson, Frain, Warburton, Sampson, Hunt, Peer, Gibb, Heggs, Freestone, Seal. And for God's sake, can somebody tackle Hayles ! Did anybody see where Dozzell went ??
Dave - Northampton Gas at 20:29:51 Sunday May 10 98
I agree that away goals are very importent. However, the Cobblers will have to play much better in ther second leg. I know that I am a Gas fan who lives in Northampton, but to be honest the Cobblers never provided much opposition and we played very well and looked likely to score at any time. Wednesday is another game and it is all to play for. Hope the match will be played in the same spirit and the good will shown by both sets of supporters to each other. Dave - Northampton Gas
Overseas Gas at 20:13:39 Sunday May 10 98
Dave, that away goal may be crucial though
Dave - Northampton Gas at 20:2:37 Sunday May 10 98
Just arrived back after the match and must say the best team won the first part of this encounter.
I was suprised that when the Cobblers were losing 3-0 that they appeared to be more concerned with not letting another goal in. Northampton only created two chances all match and did not get a corner untill the 80th min.
Whilst I still feel that there is a lot to play for in this tie, I hope that the Cobblers play like they did today. Here's looking forward to Wednesday.
Dave - Northampton Gas - Come on you blues
THE GAS at 19:37:35 Sunday May 10 98
WEMBALEEE, WEMBALEE!!! WE'RE THE FAMOUS BRISTOL ROVERS & WE'RE GOING TO WEMBALEEE!!! Hard luck Northampton - better luck next year. You had the misfortune of playing the team in form at the moment. Anyone want to give me their ticket for Wednesday? Chances of getting a ticket in Bristol are about the same as snow falling in the Sahara.
CHRIS at 19:20:29 Sunday May 10 98
I will be at the game on wednesday night, even though I live in E.Sussex. Although I'm slightly disappointed about the seat I got. I know the cobblers can do it. I will look forward to the pitch invasion after the match. See you all on wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHRIS at 18:48:15 Sunday May 10 98
IS ANYONE THERE?
RICHARD (chris' dad) at 17:44:38 Sunday May 10 98
Great job, Ray. Go and have a lie down! Good last 20 mins. from the lads, but why do we leave our attacking until it's almost too late? It's a common moan at matches from Cobblers' supporters that we don't play enough attacking footie right from the start. Looks like we might have to put Rovers under siege @ 6fields on Wednesday night.On team selection, I agree with the boy, Chris - If Heggsy's up for it and Ali can get into the match early - ie from the start - then we may just have enough fire power. In our favour is that Rovers will probably sit back and defend what they believe is a winning score.
CHRIS [richard's son] at 17:30:38 Sunday May 10 98
Just out of intrest, can everyone state their best cobblers team for the 2nd leg, from the available players. Here's mine:
GK Woody, RWB Ali Gibb, LWB Frainy, CB Colin Hill, LCB Razor, RCB Samo, CM Jason Dozzell, LCM James Hunt, RCM Deano, LCF Heggsy[if available] RCF Chris Freestone.
Robert D at 17:5:7 Sunday May 10 98
Ray, you obviously have not got The Cobblers pesimist bug, and I've only supported them for only 10 years.
Robert D. at 17:2:32 Sunday May 10 98
Oh no! What will I do if Radio Northampton crashes again??
It looks like 90 minutes of Ceefax agony, Heggs could be the key. Not an ideal start, but might be the shove the lads need.
Peter at 17:0:26 Sunday May 10 98
this is my first time to join your commentary well done Ray I enjoyed
every bit of it. on a technical note do you sit at the match with a lap top and mobile phone?
Ray at 16:59:28 Sunday May 10 98
Thats all folks - watch out for news of how to get your Wembley tickets.
Robert Dunkley at 16:59:19 Sunday May 10 98
Thanks Ray, for your comments. I think it will be tough but if we get an early goal and luck, ie a penalty we might make it. I reckon it will go to extra time after a 2-0 win, the Cobblers will then let in a dubious goal beforr Razor scores in the last minute, and then a penalty shoot-out
Ray at 16:58:51 Sunday May 10 98
Yep - this will be the last Commentary of the season as I'll be at the other 2 matches.
TONY at 16:57:58 Sunday May 10 98
WELL DONE RAY, great commentary
unfortunately may not be joining you for a while - will be at sixfields on wednesday and then wembley hopefully
Peter at 16:57:42 Sunday May 10 98
Well it seems as if the lads tried there best We have it all to do on Wednesday meet you all here then
Owen at 16:57:34 Sunday May 10 98
thanks. 3-0 on Wednesday...
Ray at 16:57:33 Sunday May 10 98
Hunter reckons Heggs will be back on Wednesday.
Ray at 16:56:38 Sunday May 10 98
We can beat them 2-0 at 6fields on Wednesday!
Ray at 16:56:9 Sunday May 10 98
ITS OVER. Rovers 3 Cobblers 1
RICHARD & CHRIS at 16:55:2 Sunday May 10 98
We're not thinking hard enough. Come on!!!!!!
Ray at 16:54:56 Sunday May 10 98
Free kick to Cobblers.
Ray at 16:54:38 Sunday May 10 98
About 1 minute left.
Peter at 16:54:37 Sunday May 10 98
Concetrate harder lads now is the time to think hard----goal in the net----goal in the net
Ray at 16:54:26 Sunday May 10 98
Ref. calls for new ball.
Ray at 16:54:3 Sunday May 10 98
Corner to Rovers.
tony (cricklewood) at 16:53:38 Sunday May 10 98
COME ON COBBLERS!!!
COME ON COBBLERS!!!
ray at 16:52:50 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers come foward.
Ray at 16:52:19 Sunday May 10 98
Cobblers still on attack causing Rovers problems, Gibb down the wing, crosses, cleared.
Ray at 16:51:39 Sunday May 10 98
4 minutes of injury time to play.
Peter at 16:51:27 Sunday May 10 98
I'm thinking------I'm thinking-----Did it work
CHRIS at 16:50:19 Sunday May 10 98
Come on everybody, think the ball into 'Rovers' net. It worked first time didn't it. COME ON !!!!!!!!!!!
Bob Whitworth at 16:50:6 Sunday May 10 98
I'm concentrating and praying
Ray at 16:49:43 Sunday May 10 98
Gibb shoots over the bar.
Ray at 16:49:19 Sunday May 10 98
Tilson booked for foul on Seal when he would have been well clear.
Ray at 16:48:51 Sunday May 10 98
I'm concentrating....
Peter at 16:48:41 Sunday May 10 98
As Richard said lets all concentrate
Peter at 16:48:26 Sunday May 10 98
As Richard said lets all concentrate
Ray at 16:48:22 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers break away.. breaks down.
tony at 16:48:12 Sunday May 10 98
i'm concentrating
ray at 16:47:51 Sunday May 10 98
5 minutes left.
Ray at 16:46:29 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers attack, Hunt tackles, free kick.
RICHARD at 16:46:28 Sunday May 10 98
OK let's all try it again- another Cobblers' goal wouldn't half help. Everybody concentrate---------------------------------------
Ray at 16:45:54 Sunday May 10 98
As scores stand - Everton stay up.
Ray at 16:44:44 Sunday May 10 98
Saints lose.
Ray at 16:43:49 Sunday May 10 98
Think it again Richard!
Ray at 16:43:14 Sunday May 10 98
10 minutes left.
RICHARD at 16:43:6 Sunday May 10 98
I don't ******** believe it! As soon as I thought it, we score. And I know it seems my wish was after the event but my e-mail is slower than- well anything at the moment.
Ray at 16:43:0 Sunday May 10 98
Goalkeeper gathers from Frains corner.
Peter at 16:42:38 Sunday May 10 98
JUst in from shopping What happened lads Come on supporters keep shouting
Ray at 16:42:27 Sunday May 10 98
First corner to Cobblers!
Ray at 16:41:54 Sunday May 10 98
Scarborough 1 Torquay 3
Ray at 16:41:37 Sunday May 10 98
Cobblers fans now beginning to be heard.
Ray at 16:41:14 Sunday May 10 98
Seal misses a sitter....well fairs fair, the defence stopped him.
Ray at 16:40:57 Sunday May 10 98
Seal misses a sitter....
Ray at 16:40:40 Sunday May 10 98
I think it may be better to leave discussion until after the match...
RD at 16:40:6 Sunday May 10 98
Hang on a moment are we playing a FOUR man defence. Heck, JG has not cored for ages. If Seal scores what will Atko do about Heggs. I would play Heggs instead of Dozzell and Peer for Bishop. Remember away goals count double after extra time
Ray at 16:39:58 Sunday May 10 98
Its now all Cobblers....
Ray at 16:39:36 Sunday May 10 98
Cobblers still going for a second.
David at 16:39:29 Sunday May 10 98
You're even quicker than the "Sporting Life" vidiprinter!
RICHARD at 16:38:52 Sunday May 10 98
If everyone when they read this concentrates for the last few minutes on Cobblers scoring 1 goal it could all be worth it!
Ray at 16:38:36 Sunday May 10 98
15 minutes left....
David at 16:38:13 Sunday May 10 98
Come on the Cobblers! There's still time for one more!
Ray at 16:38:6 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers bring on Hayfield for Bennett
tony at 16:38:6 Sunday May 10 98
you're miles quicker than CEEFAX (2 mins at least)- what we do without you?
Ray at 16:37:31 Sunday May 10 98
Cobblers press forward.
Ray at 16:37:10 Sunday May 10 98
Hunter confident we can win 2-0 at 6fields
Ray at 16:36:35 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers 3 Cobblers 1
Owen at 16:36:19 Sunday May 10 98
Yesssss!!!!
Ray at 16:36:14 Sunday May 10 98
COME ON LADS!
Ray at 16:36:3 Sunday May 10 98
COME ON LADS!
Ray at 16:35:44 Sunday May 10 98
Cobblers pushing forward - all caution thrown to the wid. GAYLE SCORES!
Ray at 16:34:59 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers on the attack
ray at 16:34:21 Sunday May 10 98
Atkins running out of hand signals.
Ray at 16:33:39 Sunday May 10 98
Seal misses crossed from Peer.
Ray at 16:33:13 Sunday May 10 98
Must now be the most attacking line-up the Cobbs have had this season.
Ray at 16:32:24 Sunday May 10 98
Hill off, Seal on.
Ray at 16:31:25 Sunday May 10 98
Come on - just one goal will do!
Ray at 16:30:58 Sunday May 10 98
Gibb down the wing, crosses into box, cleared....
Ray at 16:29:24 Sunday May 10 98
Halfway through 2nd. half.
Ray at 16:29:4 Sunday May 10 98
Nothing going right for the Cobblers (except the last bit)
Anon at 16:28:31 Sunday May 10 98
I bet Seal would have scored
Ray at 16:28:28 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers move forward, brought down in area, no penalty.
Ray at 16:27:47 Sunday May 10 98
Frain steps up, misses by a mile.
Ray at 16:27:12 Sunday May 10 98
Freestone wins free kick on the Wembley spot.
Ray at 16:26:17 Sunday May 10 98
Gayle shoots over bar.
Ray at 16:25:58 Sunday May 10 98
Whoops, other way round..
Ray at 16:25:25 Sunday May 10 98
Saints 19 Sale 20
Ray at 16:24:21 Sunday May 10 98
Woodman stops one on one attack.
Robert at 16:23:26 Sunday May 10 98
Is Gayle playing well, we should take a risk and bring Seal on. We just need a goal. Maybe we should steal Uri Gellers' ice cubes.
Paul at 16:23:4 Sunday May 10 98
Ouch !!
Ray at 16:22:7 Sunday May 10 98
Ray delivers swift sharp kick in goolies.
Ray at 16:21:34 Sunday May 10 98
Gibb on - Dozzell off
Paul at 16:20:56 Sunday May 10 98
I am !! COME ON ROVERS !!!
Ray at 16:20:53 Sunday May 10 98
Gibb coming on for Dozzell - any minute
Robert at 16:20:9 Sunday May 10 98
Any sign of a sub
BTW If is is 3-1 we need to win 2-0, and then it will go to extra time. Ray does it soubd like we have any chance of scoring. We need theRovers goalkeeper to get sent off!!
Ray at 16:20:3 Sunday May 10 98
No time for grief - keep cheering!
Ray at 16:19:38 Sunday May 10 98
I can't hear the Cobblers fans.
Ray at 16:19:18 Sunday May 10 98
Sampson booked.
Ray at 16:18:50 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers 3 Cobblers 0 - 11 minutes gone in second half.
Paul at 16:18:12 Sunday May 10 98
Is this a time for personal grief or can anyone join in ??? :-)
Ray at 16:18:11 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers still attacking - looking by far the best side.
Ray at 16:17:38 Sunday May 10 98
Should have been 4.
Ray at 16:17:16 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers hit post.
Ray at 16:16:18 Sunday May 10 98
Don't dispair - getting a goal will mean we only need to win 2-0 on Wednesday - it aint over yet.
Ray at 16:15:19 Sunday May 10 98
Matlock booked for challenge on Hunt.
RICHARD at 16:15:16 Sunday May 10 98
It may be 3-0, but stranger things have happened in football than a 2 or 3 goal comeback.
Rd at 16:14:4 Sunday May 10 98
We might as well just attack. Gibb should come on AND Seal. It seems to me clear cut we're staying in Division 2
Ray at 16:12:43 Sunday May 10 98
Barnsley 0 Man U 1. Everton 1 Coventry 0
Ray at 16:11:48 Sunday May 10 98
Frain wins throw, taken himself, finds Dozzell - puts ball out.
Ray at 16:10:57 Sunday May 10 98
Rammasat cautioned. Frain free kick into area, Rovers bring it away.
Ray at 16:9:54 Sunday May 10 98
Atkins livid.
Ray at 16:8:48 Sunday May 10 98
Now we will see what we are made of.
Ray at 16:8:18 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers on the attack, score third!
Ray at 16:7:14 Sunday May 10 98
Atkins apparently booked...
Richard from HK at 16:7:5 Sunday May 10 98
I'm still here
tony at 16:6:54 Sunday May 10 98
wow, just shows you how far with have come with atkins
peter from pimlico at 16:6:45 Sunday May 10 98
i'm here too
Ray at 16:6:44 Sunday May 10 98
Atkins urging on fans to cheer loader.
Ray at 16:5:25 Sunday May 10 98
First time for 3 years Cobblers have been 2 down at half time.
me at 16:3:37 Sunday May 10 98
me
Bob The Vegas Cobbler at 16:3:20 Sunday May 10 98
I'm still here and praying for a miracle
David at 16:3:15 Sunday May 10 98
I'm here - great commentary; keep it up! Just make sure the Cobblers score at least two in the second half!
Ray at 16:2:43 Sunday May 10 98
anyone?
Ray at 16:1:44 Sunday May 10 98
Whos here?
Ray at 15:58:54 Sunday May 10 98
From the response Tony - just you I guess.
tony (cricklewood, london) at 15:58:13 Sunday May 10 98
great effort Ray keeping us exiles in touch with game
how many of us do you think following your commentary and where from?- perhaps everone should let themselves be known!
Ray at 15:52:25 Sunday May 10 98
Back in time for the second half. Saints 12 Sale 20
Chris P at 15:51:42 Sunday May 10 98
Who gave away the pen?
Ray at 15:50:57 Sunday May 10 98
Atkins and Wilson having heated words with the ref.
Ray at 15:50:23 Sunday May 10 98
Half time.
Ray at 15:49:21 Sunday May 10 98
Scarborough 1 Torquay 1
Ray at 15:48:57 Sunday May 10 98
Now into injury time.
Ray at 15:48:5 Sunday May 10 98
Clarkson spoken to by ref. - already booked once.
Ray at 15:46:55 Sunday May 10 98
Not me - at least they appear to be making a fight of it.
Ray at 15:45:56 Sunday May 10 98
Cobblers pushing forward after 2nd. goal.
Rd at 15:45:25 Sunday May 10 98
this reminds me of Leicester
Ray at 15:45:6 Sunday May 10 98
Free kick to Cobbs. Frain takes, Warburton to Gayle, Rovers clear. Throw in.
Ray at 15:43:20 Sunday May 10 98
5 mins. to half time.
Ray at 15:43:2 Sunday May 10 98
Cobblers are creating a few chances - lets hope they finally get one in.
Ray at 15:42:23 Sunday May 10 98
Gayle to Hunt, shot blocked on edge of 6 yard box.
Anon at 15:42:22 Sunday May 10 98
Bring on Seal and Gibb, we need to score at least once. It seems Atkins tactics have blown it.
hUNT SHOT BLOCKED
Ray at 15:41:3 Sunday May 10 98
Come on lads - we need a goal.
Anon at 15:40:11 Sunday May 10 98
Drat, 2-0
Ray at 15:40:10 Sunday May 10 98
Cobblers in disarray....
Ray at 15:39:48 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers 2 - bennett scorwer
Ray at 15:39:23 Sunday May 10 98
ditto
Ray at 15:38:46 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers on the attack, another corner
Ray at 15:37:25 Sunday May 10 98
Hunt gets his first mention
Anon at 15:36:1 Sunday May 10 98
What is Atkins on, Dean peer is on for Charie bishop
Anthony T. Straker esq M.S.M.C. at 15:35:44 Sunday May 10 98
First time on the net, had to come to my favourite teams web page. I will be coming back again alot.keep up the good work.UP THE COBBLERS
BEST WISHES FOR THE PLAY OFFS. ANTHONY.S
Ray at 15:35:42 Sunday May 10 98
Bishop substituted, Peer on pitch
Ray at 15:35:9 Sunday May 10 98
Clarkson booked.
Ray at 15:34:48 Sunday May 10 98
Clarkson booked.
Richard from HK at 15:34:41 Sunday May 10 98
Stay cool guys a long way to go yet.
Ray at 15:34:27 Sunday May 10 98
Beadle with 26th. goal of the season. Rovers still on the attack. Corner to Rovers. Rovers completely on top.
Rd at 15:34:14 Sunday May 10 98
It went in AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa
Ray at 15:33:24 Sunday May 10 98
Chris - cos hes banned. Rovers score from Penalty spot.
Ray at 15:33:7 Sunday May 10 98
Chris - cos hes banned.
Ray at 15:32:45 Sunday May 10 98
PENALTY TO ROVERS
Anon at 15:32:43 Sunday May 10 98
Penalty to Rovers :-(
Ray at 15:32:33 Sunday May 10 98
PENALTY TO ROVERS
CHRIS at 15:32:33 Sunday May 10 98
Why hasn't Heggsy been playing the last few games, anyone?
Ray at 15:32:20 Sunday May 10 98
Tony - nope..
Ray at 15:31:55 Sunday May 10 98
Woodman misses cross, Clarkson clears ball after it drops behind Woody.
tony (cricklewood) at 15:31:37 Sunday May 10 98
does anyone know if any northampton or bristol radio stations have live internet radio
Rd at 15:31:28 Sunday May 10 98
Corner to Rov
Ray at 15:31:8 Sunday May 10 98
Don't forget the clock on the Guest Book is fast...
RD at 15:30:7 Sunday May 10 98
Gayle over the cross bar
Ray at 15:30:0 Sunday May 10 98
Gayle shoots over bar with best chance of game..
Ray at 15:29:9 Sunday May 10 98
In the event of equality away goals count double.
Ray at 15:28:33 Sunday May 10 98
According to Rad. North. Rovers have a dozen men in the box for the free kick - lol!
Robert D at 15:28:30 Sunday May 10 98
Hill booked for handball,
tony (cricklewood) at 15:28:13 Sunday May 10 98
does anyone know whether away goals count? i went to fulham v grimsby match yesterday - nothing from those teams to fear if we make final!
Ray at 15:27:45 Sunday May 10 98
Hill booked for handball...
Ray at 15:27:12 Sunday May 10 98
Gayle is target for ref. this afternoon.
Robert D at 15:27:3 Sunday May 10 98
Lost Radio Northampton again, is ist just me or is Roy Hunter hard to understand? Why Jason Dozzell instead of Peer??
Ray at 15:26:35 Sunday May 10 98
Saints leading 12 - 3 at Sale.
Ray at 15:25:56 Sunday May 10 98
Rovers aalmost score from corner.....
Ray at 15:25:18 Sunday May 10 98
Halfway through first half - still 0-0
Ray at 15:24:44 Sunday May 10 98
Roy Hunter part of commentary team. Bishop shoots over the bar from edge of 6 yard box.
Ray at 15:23:41 Sunday May 10 98
Rad. North. commentary useless - all I can hear are the crowd.
Ray at 15:22:12 Sunday May 10 98
Sorry - never had a chance to say Hi to everyone....
Ray at 15:21:38 Sunday May 10 98
Thats what I said.:-)
Bob The Vegas Cobbler at 15:21:7 Sunday May 10 98
Afternoon Ray and team. Nothing on Soccernet so I'm another ex-pat avid reader tuning in for the updates. Good effort Ray, hope the boys can match it on the pitch. Surprised that Peer is on the bench today. Regards to all Bob.
Robert D at 15:18:8 Sunday May 10 98
Hang on a minute, why isn't Dean Peer playing?? I take it Gibb, Seal and Peer are on the bench??
Richard from HK at 15:15:54 Sunday May 10 98
Sorry I am late but could not get through did not realise the chinese followed the cobblers as well!!!
Ray at 15:15:28 Sunday May 10 98
Team: Woodman, Clarkson, Frain, Sampson, Warburton, Bishop, Hunt, Dozzell, Gayle, Freestone, Hill: Subs: Gibb, Peer, Seal
Robert Dunkley at 15:14:58 Sunday May 10 98
Got Radio Northmapton back,
Woodman, Frain, Sampson, Warburton, Hunt, Dozzell, Gayle, Freestone, Hill, Bishop, Clarkson
Who is on the bench?
Ray at 15:13:26 Sunday May 10 98
Early report: Both sides looking sharp. First serious attack by Cobblers caused save as Freestone almost scored.
ray at 15:12:18 Sunday May 10 98
Sorry Folks - having problems connecting - update in a mo...
Owen at 15:0:36 Sunday May 10 98
Hello. COME ON COBBLERS!!!
RICHARD at 14:59:50 Sunday May 10 98
RAY: Well done. I knew you were on the ball.
Robert Dunkley at 14:54:8 Sunday May 10 98
Ray, where are you? I need your commentary please as my Radio Northampton reception has gone.
RICHARD at 14:37:17 Sunday May 10 98
Ray: Hello from sunny Sussex! Are you sweating cobbs?
Steve at 14:18:50 Sunday May 10 98
Hi Ray. Thanks for doing that little job during the week. Does my boy , Will get an award for being the youngest contributer to these pages? A Wembley victory will be of massive commercial significance for Potz R Us this year. We are working on, not only a brilliant bone china mug , but also, wait for it ....... a Cobblers Wembley Tea Towel !!!! Get your orders in now!
David at 14:13:31 Sunday May 10 98
Come on the Cobblers! You can do it!
A Halifax Town fan
Will aged 8 at 14:9:29 Sunday May 10 98
we're the best team in the playoffs.We're going to beet bristol rovers 2-1.My dad is getting excited.It is going to be a close game
Ray at 13:53:31 Sunday May 10 98
Hi Steve..
Steve at 13:51:8 Sunday May 10 98
Fascinating stuff from Richard and Wilf. How about this for the most trivial contribution of the season. Between you, you share the first two names of Northampton's Mayor, my brother, Richard Wilfrid. Only a hour and a quarter to go. Can't bear it! Come on you Cobbs!
Ray at 13:36:44 Sunday May 10 98
THE MATCH: 1: Please say Hello when you arrive 2: Click on reload to refresh the screen at regular intervals 3: COME ON COBBLERS!
RICHARD from HK at 12:47:47 Sunday May 10 98
Stay cool lads
DEREK THE DUSTON COBBLER at 11:58:26 Sunday May 10 98
Keep up the good work.
Wilf at 10:58:50 Sunday May 10 98
Just popped in to work as you do on a Sunday, so I thought I'd just say I'm sorry that so few of us got tickets for this afternoon. Those at home remember the power of positive thinking. As long as we keep it tight we'll do them at Sixfields.
Daniel Rees at 10:58:41 Sunday May 10 98
We're gonna do it again.....
Keep up the good work.
Ray at 10:53:19 Sunday May 10 98
Yeh - automatic promotion is OK - but don't forget that the money we earned last year from the 3 extra matches paid for Freestone..
T. at 7:45:5 Sunday May 10 98
Another sleepless night, can't we just get automatic promotion to the prem next year, these play-offs are no good for my health. Looking forward to a good match this afternoon, 2-0 to the Cobbs with Warburton scoring first.
T. at 23:10:39 Saturday May 9 98
I'm really glad my mum and dad never called me Richard
Ray at 21:46:53 Saturday May 9 98
I agree with your assessment Dave - I reckon whoever wins this one will also win at Wembley.
Dave - Northampton Gas at 21:24:43 Saturday May 9 98
It is nice to see the Cobblers are so confident. Bristol City paraded on the penultimate saturday of the season with banners proclaiming "Division Two Champions" Oh how we laughed!!!
I hope the best team wins and am sure the winner of the tie will be promoted.
Dave
Northampton Gas
TRB Richard (not) at 14:7:19 Saturday May 9 98
Me n' T shared T in t' Q t'day. G'day.
Richard from HK at 12:53:16 Saturday May 9 98
Hi Wilf what a relief your mother did not call you Richard
Richard from Hong Kong at 12:51:28 Saturday May 9 98
Just got back home from seeing David Copperfield, could do with some of his magic tomorrow no doubt.
Ray at 11:10:3 Saturday May 9 98
Glad to c u got your tickets T....
T. at 10:55:9 Saturday May 9 98
Ray I passed 40,000 miles on that day last year so I reckon if I go by 50,000 on the same day this year we're bound to win, so I'm gonna have to do a lot of driving as I only usually do about 150 miles in a week!
Wilf at 8:5:50 Saturday May 9 98
Well done Ray - You are a shaft of gold when all around is dark.
Peter Munton at 7:12:11 Saturday May 9 98
Please give 30 years worth of shouting for me at the matches on Sunday @ wednesday (it's been that long since I was at a match.
Thats because I live in Dublin
The Dublin Cobbler
Ray at 22:24:53 Friday May 8 98
Coverage of the game on Sunday will start here at approximately 2:30 local time. (or earlier if I get too excited).
Ray at 22:21:21 Friday May 8 98
This deliberate T, or just a long way round to Wembley?
T. at 22:15:49 Friday May 8 98
I've got 2500 miles to do on my car by 2 weeks on Sunday.
Congrats on the award Ray.
Ray at 21:57:0 Friday May 8 98
..and on checking my email I find we have won Footy Site of the Week - but I'd give it all up to be Footy Team of the week 2 weeks on Sunday.....
Ray at 21:54:24 Friday May 8 98
Well - that last 2000 absolutely zipped by...
RICHARD at 18:24:29 Friday May 8 98
Wilf: You're OK, mate; decent company excepted! I suspect some less than confident contenders' fans trying to settle some pre-match nerves. Go on, Wilf , chat up NTFCfan; let's see the relationship develop before our eyes! Make T jealous!!
Wilf at 18:17:38 Friday May 8 98
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Wilf at 18:15:26 Friday May 8 98
Any other Wilf's out there. Or am I the only one? Come on guys, and gals, let's here it for all the Wilf's.
Wilf at 18:14:14 Friday May 8 98
NTFC - I'm not trying to chat you up, I'm a happily married man and all that. It was 'T' sparking off my curiosity.
Wilf at 18:11:0 Friday May 8 98
Wow - You tell 'em Rich. I still want to remain anonymous though.
RICHARD at 18:3:35 Friday May 8 98
The sparks are beginning to fly with under 48 hours to kick off!
To Richard FUHOA: Anonymity is the sanctuary of the weak in spirit.
To MOGEMP: Thanks for boosting our website hits, but the paucity of your wit is matched only by the profundity of your ignorance.
Chicago Mark at 17:7:46 Friday May 8 98
Forget about Fulham for the moments lads, I know we have a fixation on them, but if we don't beat up steady on the Rovers, we'll be waxing nostalgic over Wembley '97... 'besides, I think its Grimsby anyway...
My Old Grandads Enormous Musty Pants at 16:12:4 Friday May 8 98
I drive the best car on this website by a long way
My Old Grandads Enormous Musty Pants at 16:5:12 Friday May 8 98
I drive the best car on this website by a long way
My Old Grandads Enormous Musty Pants at 15:49:27 Friday May 8 98
Good luck to the Town - I have executive box tickets you scummy working class shite
Tony (based in cricklewood, london) at 15:49:2 Friday May 8 98
Firstly nice to see an online forum related to the cobblers where you can really find out the info you need to know.
Secondly my name is Tony- does this mean I can still contribute since it is not Richard
I really wanted to share my joy at this moment having just obtained a ticket for the second leg of the play-off - i would like to thank the cobblers fan working at st. andrews hospital who generously lent my mother his vouchers to purchase the tickets- i hope he will accompany me to the game. It has been an anxious week especially since i have attended enough games but never knew of the need to retain stubs for play-off tickets - was this effectively communicated?
Anyway enough for now - come on the cobblers!!!
good work webmaster!!!
NTFC fan at 15:32:31 Friday May 8 98
whaaaahey I am 22000
Richard from up his own arse at 15:24:56 Friday May 8 98
Good luck to Fulham
RICHARD at 15:4:50 Friday May 8 98
Billy: Tried you on e-mail, but the address you give doesn't seem to exist! Nevermind, the number is 01604 588 338.Good Luck.
RICHARD at 14:59:53 Friday May 8 98
RAY: Surely there must be an all time devotion prize for Richard from Hong Kong. I thought I had a long haul from E Sussex and back. Talking of awards, what about one for the 22000?
RICHARD at 14:53:56 Friday May 8 98
Anyone want to change their name?
RICHARD at 14:49:36 Friday May 8 98
Just checked back in to see if I made it in time. That should be four in a row
RICHARD at 14:47:44 Friday May 8 98
Three in a row unless I've missed the boat!
Richard from Thetford at 14:41:5 Friday May 8 98
Good luck to the Cobblers!!!!!
Richard from Hong Kong at 12:55:34 Friday May 8 98
Richard I do not know why Ray's site attracts so many of us with the same name but who cares when you are only two games away from Wemberleeeeeeee. Sadly do not get to see the team but one day I will be posted back home and then..... Will have to make a decision soon if I will come over for the big game. I will not tempt fate until we are there.My mates thought I was totally bonkers last year flying 6000 miles for a game and back again within 36 hours.But who gives a wotsit So best of luck to the team for the game on Sunday will someone please tell me the kick off time so I can login .
Billy at 12:51:48 Friday May 8 98
What's the ticket hot line number?
NTFC fan at 11:16:45 Friday May 8 98
yup, Wilf, thats the one - but there are long old stretches that are single carriageway. Whereas the A34 is a good old thrash all the way. As for my sex - well, are you trying to chat me up?
Wilf at 10:27:50 Friday May 8 98
NTFC - you refer to the Botley Interchange and that road is the A420 I believe. It has recently been upgraded in parts to dual carriageway in places and is not bad. Are you really a woman as T suggests?
NTFC fan at 9:24:59 Friday May 8 98
As someone who does drive down to Bristol now and again I advise an alternative (and better....!) route to Bristol even though I'm not bloody going. Take the A43 towards Oxford and join the M40 southbound. Jump off this after one junction to take the A34 towards Oxford, and then follow it to the M4. Take the M4 westbound to the M5 southbound and then immediately turn left onto the A38 Bristol / Filton turning, then as Wilfs directions. I ASSURE YOU that you can do it in 1hr 45min if you put your foot down. Also, as you bypass Oxford, there is a signpost for Bristol down some non-descript A road - don't take it! Its a killer - stick to the A34
Wilf at 9:1:40 Friday May 8 98
Anyone lucky enough to have a ticket for Sunday's game may find the following of use, they are directions to the ground from a Bristolian living in Duston: M1 North, M45 - 46 to Coventry, A46 - M40 to Warwick, M40 - M42 to South West, M42 - m5 South. Watch out for the M4/M5 Interchange making sure you stay on the M5. Look out for the turn off for A38 Bristol/Filton. Follow the A38, you will see the British Aerospace runway on your left and the Rolls-Royce plant on your right. Follow the dual carriageway to the top of the hill to the big roundabout, go straight over. At this point you are approx. 2 miles from the ground. Follow the road going straight on at all taffic lights and the ground is on your left. Street parking is okay apparently. Good Luck, Bon Voyage, Bon Jovi, Bon Homme, Ken Hom and all that stuff. See you all there.
Ray at 8:44:20 Friday May 8 98
Someone is an early riser! For those interested there are still just over 1000 tickets left for next Wednesday's game. Today is the last day for Seaon Ticket holders to claim their seats and for the 5 "stubbers" or more to get in. Any left after close of business today will go on general sale tomorrow (Saturday).
T. at 6:35:41 Friday May 8 98
Yes its defo a friends and family number, will try the premier thing now 'though Ray, ready for when we're in the Premier this time next year!
RICHARD at 0:17:5 Friday May 8 98
With my tickets, I'm hanging out of the north end side of the West stand. Assuming Rovers bring a good number too, we should be full to capacity for perhaps the very first time. Presumably, we don't have the problems other stadia suffer with empty Directors' boxes and unused hospitality facilities dragging the numbers down?
Simon Jones at 0:11:34 Friday May 8 98
Seeing as you all support such a great football club.. why dont you pay homage to your hometown and go to http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ray.clements/party2.htm and sign up for a party on your Home Turf.. You know it makes sense..
Ray at 23:51:17 Thursday May 7 98
If you have a fair telephone bill then do what I do - use Family and Friends and Premier service. Nominating your internet telephone number as your "best" friend means that with these two services you get 35% off!
Ray at 23:48:46 Thursday May 7 98
If you can't find the Fulham noptice board then goto http://www.insidetheweb.com and use the search facility for "Fulham" - you'll find a few - look for the independent notice board....
TRB Mark at 21:37:6 Thursday May 7 98
Try doing a search for Fulham independant in Yahoo. Thats how I found it. BTW "T", I hope you have your internet No as one of you friends and family numbers. Save loads!
T. at 21:17:10 Thursday May 7 98
TRB Mark I tried to get to the message board but it said it didn't exist!
RICHARD at 18:54:57 Thursday May 7 98
Come on now, Wilf - surely you've heard that old joke! All I can say on this public medium is that the second is "Of course I love you" and the third has an oral connection! If you had an e-mail address, could be more explicit!!!!!!!
Wilf at 17:51:12 Thursday May 7 98
Wots the other two?
RICHARD at 17:41:6 Thursday May 7 98
Sixfields has just confirmed receipt of my vouchers and exchanged them for two home match tickets. They say it's in the post, but that's one of the world's 3 biggest lies, isn't it?
RICHARD at 17:36:49 Thursday May 7 98
Bill stickers is innocent, too. Monica Legwaxski is a plucky character, but she might get ripped off.
james richardson at 16:56:59 Thursday May 7 98
haven't had a good look yet but it is certainly an improvement on the Nationwide pages
Wilf at 15:52:15 Thursday May 7 98
If we all join hands, maybe we can get in touch with 'The Insider@.
MONICA LEGWINSKI at 14:49:23 Thursday May 7 98
REMEMBER ME? YOU ARE NOT AS INNOCENT AS YOU LOOK.
BILL CLINTON at 14:48:23 Thursday May 7 98
I AM INNOCENT! AND I HATE THE COBBLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
P.Saxton at 14:38:28 Thursday May 7 98
Hi Guys, your team is poop! Seeya Suckers. PS I support The Man U reds , boogie on down dude!
TRB Mark at 14:38:13 Thursday May 7 98
OK Folks, the Fulham independant message board URL is: http://www.insidetheweb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi/mb39357
BE WARNED, it is nowhere as good as Ray's site and has the habit of quiting the whle of Netscape for you!
NTFC fan at 14:35:46 Thursday May 7 98
Sorry SJ, I have volunteered to buy any spare tickets and I betcha I can pay more than you can.
TRB Mark at 14:33:9 Thursday May 7 98
Hey, Wilkins has been sacked as Fulham's manager, so I'm off to take the "P". Will be back with the URL
S J at 11:56:45 Thursday May 7 98
If anyone has any spare tickets for the home leg then I will be interested. My email addy is 96113785sjw@nene.ac.uk
If I knew that you could use any ticket stubs then I would have done so
S J at 11:54:28 Thursday May 7 98
I cant believe what is happening at the ticket office, apparently all you need is any 9 ,7 etc number of voucners and NOT just from the last 9 home games. What a joke. Also apparently they are asking people with ONLY the relevent number of vouchers how many tickets they want!!!
NTFC fan at 9:19:15 Thursday May 7 98
Yeah wheres the Fulham board??? Lemme at it! Wilf, what is it with you and the bloody Insider? I think you have some sort of an affair going with him/her. Or I still suspect you are the Insider.
Ray at 8:52:26 Thursday May 7 98
Wheres the Fulham board then Mark?
Wilf at 7:28:10 Thursday May 7 98
Of the finest kind.
T. at 0:43:53 Thursday May 7 98
Safely back from P***** my window cleaner's a P*** fan so I rubbed it in r ather alot today. I, too, am dreading the phone bill that's due to drop through my door any day now, my first full one since I went on-line, but Wembley will make it all worthwhile.
TRB Mark at 23:26:7 Wednesday May 6 98
Hey, NTFC fan, I'm still here, what do you want to argue about? I'm trying to resist running up a huge phone bill like I did last year when we made the play-off/Wembley by not logging on every five mins. Besides, it's more fun leaving messages on Fulham's message board at the mo. That's where the arguements are!
T. at 17:18:28 Wednesday May 6 98
Wilf, are you a gentleman then?
Nadge is heavily into finals
Six says its no fun here any more without the old crowd
TRB Mark is still alive and kicking but devoting himself to the E-mail group, anyway what's up with the new crowd of, well, Wilf?
Off to P*** tonight ice-skating with a group of girlies from school and I'll be wearing my Cobb's shirt of course, so if you don't hear from me tomorrow then you know what's happened to me.
Wilf at 16:23:30 Wednesday May 6 98
Where's 'The Insider' gone? You only sang when we was losing.
STUART at 15:54:27 Wednesday May 6 98
HAVE GOT PLENTY OF VOUCHERS BUT WAS HOPING TO USE THEM AT McDONALDS...bRISTOL ROVERS ALLOCATION FOR SUNDAY IS CRAP - ANY CHANCE OF BIG SCREEN AT SIXFIELDS?
RICHARD at 15:17:42 Wednesday May 6 98
I've just contacted Sixfields to enquire about tickets over the 'phone. They say you can send in the 'vouchers' by post to claim a ticket for the home leg which will be sent to you by return. There were about 2000 available a few moments ago. Remember, if your vouchers arrive by tomorrow's post (Thursday), 7 home game tickets are required for each play-off ticket.
NTFC fan at 15:12:5 Wednesday May 6 98
Cause you're all Dicks. ha ha sorry bad joke
RICHARD at 13:36:35 Wednesday May 6 98
What is it about the Cobblers and the internet that attracts people with the name Richard to join in, from all parts of the globe?
adam at 10:58:37 Wednesday May 6 98
Thanks for all the ticket information /Ray/ Wilf .I have my tickets now and as long as you have 9 stubs per ticket you can have as many as you want.
96.6 TOTAL IS CRAP.
Phil Baron at 10:4:9 Wednesday May 6 98
Does anybody take notice of Radio Northampton?Even there map for Saturday was the long way round to York!!
NTFC fan at 9:59:9 Wednesday May 6 98
where are some of the old Comments crew? ie Six, TRB Mark, Nadine....I fancy an argument
NTFC fan at 9:57:4 Wednesday May 6 98
I have abandoned hopes of getting to either Bristol match as even if I source some stubs, I don't have time to queue!! What I intend to do is log on to Rays commentary, hope we get to the final, and then take a day off and sleep at Sixfields to get a ticket for Wemberlee. This is despite T's valiant efforts....cheers T!
Ray at 8:41:50 Wednesday May 6 98
This is another case of the Cobblers Page being more accurate than Radio Nuthumpton.... correct details were posted to the email group first thing yesterday morning.....
Richard Hobbs of Isham at 8:28:12 Wednesday May 6 98
Hi this is my first visit, I like football very much. Its time to go to school now, see ya all tomorrow
Wilf at 7:36:10 Wednesday May 6 98
I spoke to the nice lady at Pall Mall yesterday and she confirmed to me it's any nine tickets. If you bring along eighteen stubs you get two tickets. As it turned out yesterday my lad could have got our three season tickets and my mates two season tickets allowance by himself. This is contrary to what was being said on Radio Northampton yesterday morning.
Wilf at 7:32:29 Wednesday May 6 98
T - just call me old fashioned!
adam at 1:9:14 Wednesday May 6 98
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAN I USE ANY 9 HOME GAME TICKETS FOR MY PLAY OFF TICKET OR MUST THEY BE THE LAST 9 HOME GAMES.
Richard from HK at 0:58:44 Wednesday May 6 98
I'll be with you Ray, is it a 3pm kick off?
Ray at 0:32:22 Wednesday May 6 98
.....and lets hope we have more than 3 listeners this time .....
Ray at 0:31:27 Wednesday May 6 98
In view of the fact that all of the tickets for the Bristol Rovers away game have now been sold, with many fans disappointed, I have decided that I'll do a re-run of commentary for those non-locals unable to make it. Stay tuned for further details as and when I know more and have my reporters in place.
Another Richard at 23:18:1 Tuesday May 5 98
This is like another heaven.... dreams, soon to be reality of Wembley again, and I find a decent web site about the Cobblers... keep it up and its a negative RSVP to the Wife's parents whatever wedding anniversary it is of theirs on the Sunday!
hartwell cobbler at 20:18:34 Tuesday May 5 98
i don't think sky is showing the bristol v cobbs match. the only one i've seen them advertise (tonight) is the ipswich v charlton game. ho, hum. those of you who've heard talk of a big screen at sixfields - again don't think that will happen. fulham lost £30k on theirs - apparently royalties bump up the cost.
T. at 19:41:27 Tuesday May 5 98
His wife would be at work Wilf and his kid(s) at school or at nursery.
NTFC Fan check your mail with regard to the home ticket there may be a solution!
Wilf how do you know that he's a bloke anyway?
Wilf at 18:36:15 Tuesday May 5 98
T - I assume NTFC is not married otherwise his wife a children would have readily volunteered to queue for him. Wouldn't they?
RICHARD at 17:59:51 Tuesday May 5 98
Sky Sporst, that's the Russian channel!
NTFC fan at 17:57:44 Tuesday May 5 98
Sorry T, didn't see your message. I can't go to Bristol anyway cause its the same day as the Spanish Grand Prix (unfortunately I am a bigger motor racing fan than footie). Home ticket....see how desperate I get. Wemberlee - a lot of money.
RICHARD at 17:57:41 Tuesday May 5 98
I have 8 "vouchers", tickets from home games which, in theory, entitles me to 'special treatment'.However, do I have to turn up at the ground in person on the off-chance that I might pick up a single ticket? That would be a round trip of 250 miles for me and I wouldn't be able to pick up another ticket for my son,either. As far as Sky is concerned, Wilf, the Sunday coverage is already taken up with remaining Premiership relegation issues and the Ipswich v Charlton game. There is a slim chance they'll show 2nd leg games on Wed 13th from each of the play-offs on Sky Sporst 1,2 and 3 .
NTFC fan at 17:54:21 Tuesday May 5 98
I will get one off a tout
T. at 17:51:53 Tuesday May 5 98
Wilf, how do you know he's not married already?
NTFC Fan, how much would you be prepared to pay?
I've got a season ticket and I'm not even guaranteed a ticket for the away match.
Wilf at 16:15:7 Tuesday May 5 98
NTFC - Get married and get your wife and kids to queue for you, quick.
NTFC fan at 15:29:33 Tuesday May 5 98
if someone gets a spare ticket I will pay well for it
NTFC fan at 15:26:47 Tuesday May 5 98
Just phoned Sexyfields and was told I have little chance of getting tickets, as I am not a season ticket holder and I haven't been to any home games recently. Aaaaaaargh. My fault for being a non-attending supporter I suppose. I am pissed off. I refuse to take a day off work queuing.
NTFC fan at 15:21:41 Tuesday May 5 98
This really annoys me. I can get in to see Cobblers at York no problem, but when I want to see them at home I have no chance
Wilf at 14:42:21 Tuesday May 5 98
Nah it ain't me, I wouldn't say such scurralous things about our Club. No phone bookings is what they say but try 01604 588339 and ask them. I'm not rubbing it in but I've got me tickets home and away, yippee. See you all there.
NTFC fan at 14:18:7 Tuesday May 5 98
How do they think people who work all day will get tickets? And its an hour journey to Northampton from here. Is there a phone no we can call? And Wilf - this may be a long shot - but I think YOU are the Insider.............
Wilf at 13:56:36 Tuesday May 5 98
What ever happened to 'The Insider' and his ridiculous claims. We haven't heard anything for a while. It has coincided with Colkin and Turley leaving the Club. Hmmmm.
Wilf at 13:54:55 Tuesday May 5 98
Big queues for tickets at 10.00 this morning. Wifey reckoned about 2,000. She's been in the queue for nearly four hours and is still a way from the ticket office. I don't think we'll get away leg tickets. I heard a rumour that Sky were showing it, anyone else know anything?
NTFC fan at 9:18:12 Tuesday May 5 98
A joke to celebrate the playoffs - hope its not too close to the edge...........A man in a balaclava runs into a Sperm bank and holds a gun to the receptionists head. He shouts 'open the safe' at which point the receptionist explains 'you do know that this is not a normal bank, it is a sperm bank' at which point the man shouts 'open the f***g safe' so she does so. 'Get out a bottle' he shouts, so she does so, 'and drink it', so she drinks the bottle full of sperm. 'Get out another bottle and drink it' he shouts so she does so again. At this point the man takes off his balaclava and reveals himself to be the receptionists husband! 'You see', he says, 'it's not that hard is it!'
NTFC fan at 9:15:35 Tuesday May 5 98
TOP RESULT - I was there and it was a great atmosphere! Sorry Ray forgot the 'toot if you read Cobb Comms' sign.
Ray at 8:50:45 Tuesday May 5 98
Not a lot Wilf - been fairly quiet.....
Wilf at 8:32:25 Tuesday May 5 98
So, anything exciting happen this weekend?
Ian Platt at 3:40:22 Tuesday May 5 98
Hey Ray, I tried to respond to "Steve Jackson" directly, but the e-mail address was one nchurch?????????????
Anyway, it was 63/64 and Swindon had a 100% record at the time I think. 4-0 to us with Large 2 and Kane 2, hence one of the better C & E headlines. Great game. The equivalent next year will be bopping Bristol City or Watford by a similar score early in the season!
gashead at 19:38:57 Monday May 4 98
hope the best team wins .dont forget we are on a roll with our mecca barry barry hayles
T. at 14:47:24 Monday May 4 98
Just ask Woody
tan ah kow at 14:24:35 Monday May 4 98
Bring on Bristol Rovers on May 10th and see we'll trash them and trash Fulham at Wembley!!!!!
Okay, let's see how do we get to Selhurst Park????? Anyone?????
tan ah kow at 5:50:29 Monday May 4 98
Onwards to Div. 1 Next season, except Kev's men....hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So comeon, Everton.....
Ray at 21:19:49 Sunday May 3 98
The ticket situation is as follows: Booking office opens 10am Tuesday. Tuesday: Seasons ticket holders: Wednesday: Those with 9 ticket stubs: Thursday those with 7 tickets stubs: Friday: Anyone. Limite one ticket per person.
Steve Jackson at 21:14:21 Sunday May 3 98
Can someone tell me what the ticket sitch is? As an exiled Cobblers fan now living in Suffolk (first game - Swindon get Large Kaneing c.1960? - according to the green 'un) - & used to live in Bris (& occasionally watch) the gasheads, I need to know!! By the way, is Dave Kerr any relation to the Dave Kerr who went to the Grammar School 1973-76, and used to live in Abington Park Crescent, and was a pretty mean (well pretty crap actually) outside right? If so, good on yer mate. Oh and thanks Ray for keeping us exiles up to date.
Ray at 20:6:5 Sunday May 3 98
I know its not very relevant - but there are now only 28 tickets left for the Party at Sixfields on 20th. June.
TRB Mark at 19:58:56 Sunday May 3 98
If Nigel comes back, then I would like him to know that I thought Rovers fans were much better than City's, in terms of volume @ Sixfields.
RICHARD at 19:10:22 Sunday May 3 98
Nice one Nigel. Now you wouldn't get that from a Fulham fan. I've e-mailed him, thanking him for his generous words. Why don't we all do the same!
Nigel Punchard at 18:53:30 Sunday May 3 98
As a Bristol Rovers supporter I would like to wish your club all the best in the playoffs and that both teams do justice to themselves and their supporters. Let the games begin, and may you come second, if not then go on and win it.
9224 at 18:22:17 Sunday May 3 98
YESSSSS! - We've done it!!!!!! - Bristol Rovers in the semis - Grimsby in the final - DIV1 in the autumn! EASY! - Seal is too lazy, but if he puts in the same effort as Freestone he will start scoring hatfulls again
T. at 18:14:38 Sunday May 3 98
I had a 'toot' sign in the car but we didn't go up on the motorway
TRB Mark at 15:2:33 Sunday May 3 98
Just got back from a alchoholic weekend in York. Great turnout of Cobbs fans and one day we will get some national recognition for what everyone involved with NTFC in the last 5 years or so have acheived.
Directors Mr Church and Kerr came in the pub we were drinking in before the game and on our lash up around York we were with Razor and Kevin Wilson (and in the nightclub later). Marco Gabiadini was there n'all.
I still hav'nt gt me head around Wembley last year, can we really be gooing again? Its gonna knacker up my original Christmas card idea, but if we do make it , and win, expect something along the lines of MAY 24th. Christmas day for Cobblers fans.
RICHARD at 13:10:0 Sunday May 3 98
RAY: Sorry, didn't see the sign, but there was a symphony of car horns on the motorway up to York and back. Even some Villa supporters, on their way back from a win over Sheff Wed gave us a rousing song and a wave (unless this was pure irony on their part!)
Ray at 11:31:39 Sunday May 3 98
Did we have the "Toot if u read Cobblers Comments?" sign - and how many people saw it?
Ray at 11:30:10 Sunday May 3 98
Basically it was a combination of listening to Radio Northampton on headphones, watching Sky Sports who are excellent for flashing up all goals (and yesterday they were reporting at all the matchs where teams were involved in promotions battles in the 2nd Div), a mobile phone to Phil Baron who was at the match and a great deal of running around. Quite frankly I was more knackered than actually being at the match!
T. at 2:5:57 Sunday May 3 98
I'm sober now and too excited to sleep, isn't it great?
RICHARD at 1:40:27 Sunday May 3 98
RAY: How do you manage it? I was at the game and ,having just got home and read your 'live commentary', I feel it was better than the game itself! We didn't play brilliantly, but it was all about the result.My bottom aches from sitting on a rail all game straining to get a better view; who cares, we're in the play-offs again and it doesn't matter who we face; the four sides are each just as likely to win the big one, BUT IT'S GOING TO BE US!
T. at 23:5:59 Saturday May 2 98
I love you all, I'm just back from York, what a cracker!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ian Platt at 19:52:53 Saturday May 2 98