Cobblers Comments
November 1999
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Anon at 23:31:36 Tuesday November 30 99
Bloody Icelandics, no wonder there was no communication on Monday night!
Rabid at 23:30:23 Tuesday November 30 99
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JAMESYBOY at 23:16:30 Tuesday November 30 99
I did not post the earlier comment, I would not talk to you lot nicely. So WOBBLERS the third round again? But you don’t care of course you do, makes you sick doesn’t it. Still read the papers in the morning, and in the afternoon. God don’t you hate them non-league upstarts grabbing all the headlines. But you don’t care. SEE YA SOON WOBBLERS JAMESYBOY
Poot at 23:15:53 Tuesday November 30 99
'nopt' what a wonderful word! It derives from the mediaeval term to slice the top off of a turnip. Turnip nopting was a huge competitive activity in the 1200's and used to draw huge crowds. Villages would hold 'Nopt Fayres' and thanks would be given for the huge turnip harvest. Nopt many people know that!
Poot at 23:8:22 Tuesday November 30 99
Well if you are old enough I suggest you get down to The Picturedrome tomorrow night, have a drinky and listen to some pretty funky little tunes courtesy of CIRCA. You will nopt be disappointed. Oh and it's free admission too.
WSD at 23:4:31 Tuesday November 30 99
Robert - Ray's rumoured to be quite troublesome and mouthy at games! Watch out for a flying walking stick on the back of the head if you say those fateful words "Howard, you're shi..." Ahem. Anyway I think a meeting's a good idea but I'm off to bed now so send a mail if you want to.
Robert Dunkley at 23:0:23 Tuesday November 30 99
I've got my MAcclesfield ticket I am West Stand L1something. So I might be near Sir Ray. Are we going to try and meet before hand?
WSD at 22:57:47 Tuesday November 30 99
Yeah just got it, I'll have a peek at the site
Nat at 22:57:21 Tuesday November 30 99
If Howard practised his tackling he'd make a great centre-back!
Robert Dunkley at 22:53:50 Tuesday November 30 99
I very much doubt it is true, KW has shown the door to target men. Have you seen my e-mail?
Robert Dunkley at 22:53:48 Tuesday November 30 99
I very much doubt it is true, KW has shown the door to target men. Have you seen my e-mail?
WSD at 22:50:41 Tuesday November 30 99
Evenin Rob, did you read on TeamTalk KW tried to sign Gayle a few weeks ago?
Lancaster Cobbler at 22:47:51 Tuesday November 30 99
I bet Jamesyboy wears a duffel coat
Robert Dunkley at 22:46:21 Tuesday November 30 99
Evening WSD
Robert Dunkley at 22:44:41 Tuesday November 30 99
Well Rushden are in the third round of the cup, what that fool Jamesyboy forgets is his side will be playing in the cup instead of the league causing a nice little fixture pile up for The DireOnes. We of course are out of the cup and can now get revenge by beating Shrewsbury in a couple of weeks although I am sure Big Johnny Gayle will try and stop us. Gayle v. Howey waht a battle!
WSD at 22:44:8 Tuesday November 30 99
That's nice Jamesyboy, I thought this was a Cobblers board, go discuss Dimone$ rubbish on their tinpot website
Anon at 22:36:40 Tuesday November 30 99
I wish I could work out what "what's with all the negativity, with could do with MatinW about know to make matters even better at 19:5:38 Tuesday November 30 99" as a heading means..... understand the text - that was the easy bit!!!
Geyser Thornsonsonson at 22:33:23 Tuesday November 30 99
Hello, I'm an 12 year old Icelandic footballer, and my dad, Geyser Thornsonson thinks I'm quite good. Please tell what position I will play on Saturday.
JAMESYBOY at 22:32:45 Tuesday November 30 99
Well guess who no showing off this time ive never witnessed a referee like tonights. With about 20 minutes to go Rushden poured forward the ref running to try and keep up with play, was clipped by a defender doing the same thing. The ref has only sent the player off. You could not buy entertainment like that. Then after being abused by the their manager which is understandable he has only sent him off as well. The usual chants of cheerio cheerio were greeted by a wave from their manager. SORRY FOR BEING NICE SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
Anon at 22:30:30 Tuesday November 30 99
WSD at 22:11:22 Tuesday November 30 99
Oh dear, Ru$hden have won their FA Cup game, bring on Jamesyboy you sad tw@t
NSB at 21:40:21 Tuesday November 30 99
In the paper it sez that direones arent after ali gibb, but like andy roberts sais, each time theyve bought one of our players theyve denied ever having wanted them........ WE NEED CLARE!!!! Since hes come there has been no bloody shortage of goals..... hes set the team on fire!!!! BTW i reckon hendon should be captain (allthough that doesnt necessarily follow on from what ive just been going on about)
jeanette at 21:39:17 Tuesday November 30 99
Can anyone help..?
My daughter aged 12 is looking for a girls football team to join in the northampton area...please contact us with any details.....thanks
NSB at 21:37:56 Tuesday November 30 99
I bet albert is the kind of dumb f*** who doesnt cheer a cobblers goal, but goes, "oh what a load of crap.... howard that was the worst hat trick ive ever seen!"
NSB at 21:36:28 Tuesday November 30 99
I think albert should be refused entry on the grounds that he obviously isnt a home supporter........
martin at 20:28:43 Tuesday November 30 99
HI...I´m a swedish 20 year old footballer...I would like to know how to get a trial with the club...if anyone wishes to help me please send me a mail at
thanks
Corky at 20:12:40 Tuesday November 30 99
Jon Turner you piece of trailor park trash how dare you come on the Cork's website and run your mouth about how you think the Cork is a stalker. Well the Cork says this. Take your 10 story mansion, shine it up real nice, turn that son bitch sideways and stick it straight up your candy arse.
Jamie Dale you come on the Cork's guest book, and ran your mouth about how you thought the Cork is Bill Gates, well the Cork says this. I'm gonna take you down know your role boulavard, hang that right onto jabroni drive and check your candy arse directly into the smackdown hotel.
Matthew Bushell. You come on the Cork's internet and run your mouth about how the Cork is, what is his name, it doesn't matter what his name is, but just for the record the roody poo candy arse you said the Cork was, was Gary Glitter. Well the Cork says this. You seem to like glitter so much. Why don't you take a big handfull of glitter, it's already shiney so you don't need to do that, turn you hand sideways and stick it straight up Brook's arse. I'm sure you'll like that. If you smellelelelelelelelelelelelelelelaaaauuuu what the Cork...................................................................................................................................................is typing.
what's with all the negativity, with could do with MatinW about know to make matters even better at 19:5:38 Tuesday November 30 99
Okay the jimmies put money into the club, point taken. We all know the Trust put money into the club, and what do the mounties put in.................? Except for transporting morons like Albert to away matches, which frankly after what we've heard we can do without. I also think we'll lose on Saturday, optimism at it's best, hey! At the end of the day we all want the same for OUR club the club we all love, support proudly and honour and that is the mighty NORTHAMPTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB. We won't always have the same opinions butwe all in the same boat and all want the success that WE deserve after the past year or so so come on kiss and make up remember everybodys entitled to their own opinion and everybody must respect that fact. Let's out shout Albert and co. Let's show Wilson and his boyz we're right behind him, let's cheer every ball that our player makes (even if he passes it to the opposition), let's enjoy the game but more importantly UP THE COBBLERS!
BR at 18:54:15 Tuesday November 30 99
I disagree Steve. :-)
steve at 18:30:45 Tuesday November 30 99
Wow ! Good to see free speech is alive and well. Wouldn`t it be boring
if we all agreed ?
Ray at 18:6:15 Tuesday November 30 99
Bloody hell - sorry I spoke - forgot I wasn't entitled to an opinion!
Bolton Cobbler at 18:2:44 Tuesday November 30 99
Anyway, sod all that...AREN'T WE PLAYING WELL?
Bolton Cobbler at 17:56:36 Tuesday November 30 99
...and also I think this business with Steve Albert is getting way out of hand. Sure he's a dickhead, always has been, and if Steve Howard was booed by him and his...ahem...mates on Saturday then yes of course this is a bad thing. However, what "action" are you planning to take? Get him banned? He's not done anything wrong per se, nothing to warrant that. There's always been boo boys in the face of reason. It's part and parcel of the game. Laugh at him, it's what I've always done. He's a joke. Banning him because of his so-called "views", however stupid, is wrong because what's next, we get beaten five nil and anyone who boos gets their season ticket taken off them? I can understand frustration at this dickhead but then who hasn't been to a match where there's been some idiot shouting thing you don't agree with. It happens. It doesn't mean they should be booted out. I think the Club are taking the wrong line in this and I'm sorry but I think you are too Ray.
JAMEYBOY at 17:43:7 Tuesday November 30 99
BEER! BEER! BURGER!! GAME! THIRD ROUND OF THE CUP SEE YA TONIGHT JAMESYBOY
Bolton Cobbler at 17:42:34 Tuesday November 30 99
Ray I'm sorry but I think your comments (for a change) are well over the top. I was a Jimmies member 1987-97, and a coach regular on most trips 1992-96 and I think you are belittling their contribution and that of the Mounties. I remember Bill Cowie and co ASSISTING and COLLECTING for the trust inside the County Ground in direct disobedience to Micheal McRitchies wishes, and if it weren't for the like of people like them then we wouldn't have a football club, let alone an extremely healthy travelling support. Over the years I am sure St James Travel Club has given thousands of pounds to the club! Remember all the players and matches they sponsored in the early nineties when local businesses turned their noses up at us, that can't have been cheap. And they contribute to our future by donating to the Centre of Exellence. Please don't belittle such organisations in the future.
Hernan at 17:27:56 Tuesday November 30 99
I've just been reading R+D's version of Travis' new song. It is a very decent tune, one of the best around at the minute but WHAT THE FUCK HAS THAT GOT TO DO WITH FOOTBALL!! Foc Off you little shit.
WSD at 17:1:36 Tuesday November 30 99
That song is goddam awful and Radio 1 was right not to play it IMHO
Carl at 15:56:27 Tuesday November 30 99
Yeah, but do you like CLiff Richard?
Anon at 15:52:30 Tuesday November 30 99
I am a Brighton fan and I have your scabby club so much i could kill the lot of you. You wait till we play you on the 19th February and we will cain your sorry arse.
Anon at 14:56:53 Tuesday November 30 99
If Steve Albert is a season ticket holder then surely the club must know where he sits. I think it was said before that he had a season ticket. If not, we could make an E-fit picture of him and put it up at the turnstiles and not let him and the people he is with into the ground! How about on Saturday a rousing edition of "THERE'S ONLY ONE STEVIE HOWARD" as his name is read out on the team sheet, that'll show our support to him and possibly the rest of the team. UP THE COBBLERS!
Ralph at 14:53:38 Tuesday November 30 99
Carl - Whilst I'm not a fan of Cliff I think it is great that despite radio stations refusing to play it, miraculously it has gone to number one. Shows how in tune the radio bosses are with their public.
Fred at 14:48:25 Tuesday November 30 99
Would people please understand a common problem regarding Steve Howard, he was indeed bought to score goals as I have sad many times. Ian Atkins said ".. hopefully Steve will score the goals that keep us in Division 2". HAVING SAID ALL THAT.... he is NOT a goalscorer and never will be. Atkin's was as wrong about this as he was with many other things. Anyway, the reason so many people boo Steve is because Atkin's raised their expectation of him, so it's Atkin's fault really. I actually am of the opinion that Steve doesn't have a part to play in the future, again as he is too much of a long ball style player. IMHO!
Calmed down a bit of Jimmys at 13:57:3 Tuesday November 30 99
Here here Cobbleress at work! Ok, Danny, I was over the top but I don't like people who are full of their self importance telling me what I should be doing.
Cobbleress at work at 13:54:21 Tuesday November 30 99
Is that you Spanny Danny? Bet you can guess who I am!!
Cobbleress at work at 13:45:53 Tuesday November 30 99
We're all supposed to be supporting our club, Ray, so why slag off those of us who choose not to travel with the Trust? I travel with the Jimmys and we always have a good time. Basically those who're part of the Jimmys are a good bunch of people who love NTFC. As for not giving anything to the club, that's crap. I was under the impression that the Jimmys Supporters Club gives money to the Centre of Excellence. We give our money to the club by following the team home and away, through to buying club merchandise etc and just because we're not part of the almighty Trust doesn't mean that we're not as important. It wasn't just Trust members who saved the club in the dark days, we were all part of it, so stop acting so superior.
Carl at 13:30:9 Tuesday November 30 99
This is all getting a little silly isn't it? Do we always have to have something to moan about, I know the footie is going really well, but come on. Surely the standard of Cliff Richards No. 1 deserves more of an attack than who travels with who, me, I hate the bugger and he should be destroyed, like the dog he is. UP THE COBBLERS
Danny at 13:21:34 Tuesday November 30 99
And Annoyed of Jimmies, don't get like that, Ray had his point of view, it did'nt warrant an answer like that. The Mounties suddenly have a bad reputation cos of Albert, lets not let the same happen to us.
Danny at 13:11:42 Tuesday November 30 99
Ray..... I have travelled with St James Supporters Club for the past 6/7 years. I am not a member of the Trust nor do I plan to be. I travel with St James because I enjoy it. I have made loads of friends on there and enjoy the laugh that we have on the bus. I also know for a fact that ANY PROFIT MADE is ploughed into the Centre of Excellence. We don't make a song and dance about it because we're not there for the publicity, we are there simply there to transport fans to and from away games safely. Surely it does'nt matter what supporters club we wish to travel on, we are all there for one reason and one reason only (well two if you're Albert) and that is to support the team!!!!! Does the fact I choose to travel with St James make me any less a supporter..... I don't think so.
Annoyed of Jimmys at 13:2:36 Tuesday November 30 99
I have no figures for the trips but again - WHAT HAS IT GOT DO WITH YOU? Who the f*** do you think you are. You run a website. Thats all. If they cost more or less - its our choice.
Ralph at 12:51:36 Tuesday November 30 99
Reply to Fat Barry: The fans are right behind the team? Read on . . . If you were at Withdean on Saturday you would have witnessed the abuse being directed at Steve Howard by Steve Albert and his cronies. If you were at Withdean on Saturday you would have witnessed the reaction to this abuse by Ian Hendon. If you were at Withdean on Saturday you would have witnessed the disgust of several senior players as they left the pitch. If you were at the reserves last night you would have heard another one of our precious supporters telling the ref to send Steve Howard off whilst he was being booked. Your opinion is exactly that yours and I do not share it, Steve Howard is not a goal scorer, was never brought in to be one and in MY opinion is a good player. BTW your reference to sad people at a pc all day, that is how some of us make our living you may think it sad but I think it earns around £40k a year and that don't make me sad. And while you are at it do you also want to shut me up too, I would love to meet you!
Ralph at 12:40:49 Tuesday November 30 99
As I understand it Grimsby have flatly refused our request to buy Clare, this could be a bargaining ploy. The player does want away from Grimsby I guess it now up to his agent. In the short term I guess the best we can hope for is an extension to his loan.
GEMMA JONES at 12:40:44 Tuesday November 30 99
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO TELL CHRIS STEELS THAT I LOVE HIM
Ralph at 12:39:25 Tuesday November 30 99
As I understand it Grimsby have flatly refused our request to buy Clare, this could be a bargaining ploy. The player does want away from Grimsby I guess it now up to his agent. In the short term I guess the best we can hope for is an extension to his loan.
BARRY FRY at 12:7:2 Tuesday November 30 99
RAY, YOU SOUND LIKE A BIT OF A SAD LOSER TO BE ON THIS WEBSITE ALL THE TIME, SO WHY DON'T YOU SHUT YOUR MOUTH BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE DOES IT FOR YOU. ALSO IT IS TRUE THAT STEVE HOWARD IS PANTS, BUT WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HEARD HIM GETTING ABUSE AS IT IS QUITE CLEAR TO SEE THAT THE FANS ARE RIGHT BEHIND THE TEAM NOW WE ARE PLAYING FOOTBALL. ANOTHER POINT ALSO RAY, NOT EVERYBODY IN THE SOUTH CORNER OF THE THE WEST STAND IS A PLONKER SO YOU JUST SIT BY YOUR COMPUTER AND PLAY WITH YOURSELF.
CDU at 10:3:23 Tuesday November 30 99
Book me on the bus for Boxing Day Ray I'll send my tenner over next week :o)
Ray at 9:56:0 Tuesday November 30 99
Well at least I don't remain anonymous.....and I think you will find that the Trust of often cheaper than both Jimmys and the Mounties as they have a maximum price of a tenner - no matter how far the trip is. I've yet to see any facts an figures that the profit from any of the trips other than the Trust finishes up anywhere near the club - if you have figures then lets hear them.
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 9:55:27 Tuesday November 30 99
GOOD MORNING CAMPERS..... What all the news about Ali? is he off to the Direones? Is there any money left in the pot to sign any players?
Should be a good game this week! VIVA LA REVOLUTION..PLAY UP COBBELRS AND SAINTS!....DAVE.E
Annoyed of Jimmys at 9:39:50 Tuesday November 30 99
Ray who the hell do you think your are? Your comment - "Everyone should travel on the Trust coaches anyway if at all possible... all the profit finishes up at the Club via the Trust buying shares. How much have the Mounties and the Jimmy's End lot contributed over the past few seasons?" is unbelievable. I travel with Jimmys becsue I WANT TOO. Who are you to tell me what to do. Away travel is a cheap way of seeing the games - it is not meant as fundraising. If I want to give extra to the club that is my choice not yours. Also I think you should check your facts before making comments like that because I know for a fact that Jimmys have been sponsoring the Centre of Excellence for a number of years. Get your facts right and keep your opinions of who I should travel with to yourself.
codhead pete at 9:11:18 Tuesday November 30 99
Am i right in thinking the Cobblers are quite keen on Clare? What's the news your end on the move being made permanent?
MartinW at 0:6:26 Tuesday November 30 99
Firstly, well done the boys! The performance brought a tear to the eye. Jeez 1-3 away and playing the game. I remember dreaming about a result like that under the darkest days of Atkins after months of paying money for dirge, praying for a performance reminiscent of the Heggsy-inspired 3-1 defeat of Bristol Rovers about 14 months ago. That in my view was the last time we played with any kind of flair and attacking ambition under Atkins. If anyone wanted proof that we needed to part company with Atkins - well you've got it. And it's funny how the Chron is attacking Atkins' refusal to bed in youth. Shame it comes after he's gone, everyone else had been talking about that months and months ago before he actually went, but there you go.
All the goals on Saturday were A1. Not scrambled efforts, but God, involving us playing real exciting football. Not the usual Third Division embarrassment factor goals with the emphasis on oooops.
I for one am very very proud. King Kev is putting the passion and pride back into the team and Roy Hunter and that has made a difference. Well done Willo! A man who obviously cares and seems to have picked up off the vibe from the fans. It's just such a breath of fresh air.
As for Steve Howard, I'm definitely not a fan, I'm afraid, he looks out of place in a footballing side. And I think the boos were not so much for Howard, but for what he represents, the hoof-it tactics. It need not be like that, but I'm afraid that is what he represents.
That's not to say I condone or would ever take part in that sort of booing to anyone. It's not new, it's been done before and it is up to the fans, I think, to sort it out among themselves. Cheltenham fans have an attitude, born of the Paddock - the main supporters core - that says you never slag off the players vocally, and the hard men in their enforce it - not violently, but with an OI. An orchestrated campaign by the club, if that is what is going on, to name and shame those who do it, is, I feel, an unnecessarily radical step that will only serve to make those who moan, moan louder.
If they were throwing bottles at him, I'd understand name and shame, god the police would have to be involved. But these are people expressing their feelings, which I'm afraid in a free country, they are allowed to do, no matter how disgusted I and obviously others feel about it.
It just seems like, as in the tail end of the Atkins era, the club would just be trying to suppress people's feelings.
The ONE thing I love about the guy is that he always, ALWAYS gives 100 per cent, even when booed or subbed. Which is why I don't understand those who direct their boos directly personally at him.
Then again, I don't know if he has made some gesture at the north stand at some time, because it is obvious there is a proportion that want to get on his back.
WSD at 23:47:12 Monday November 29 99
"plonkers at the South end of the West Stand" - Ray, I hope you're not referring to me - lol
Ray at 23:30:44 Monday November 29 99
Everyone should travel on the Trust coaches anyway if at all possible... all the profit finishes up at the Club via the Trust buying shares. How much have the Mounties and the Jimmy's End lot contributed over the past few seasons?
Ray at 23:29:1 Monday November 29 99
.... and I've had umpteen mails about Steve Albert - all I need now is his seat number. I'm interested in those plonkers at the South end of the West Stand as well.
Ray at 23:26:46 Monday November 29 99
Thank you Emma - lets NAME THEM AND SHAME THEM!!!
There only one !!!!!!!!!! at 23:25:23 Monday November 29 99
STEVIE HOWARD sorry can't spell
There's only one Sevie Howard!!!!! at 23:23:14 Monday November 29 99
I usually travel on the mounties but this season I am getiing a bit pissed off with the right wing chanting and abuse coming from certain persons,whose names I don't know on the bus. After what I have read on the site tonight I won't be travelling with again. These people call themselves supporters going to every match to slag off certain players and the team its a disgrace. They are just very sad!!
EMMA at 23:22:36 Monday November 29 99
TO ALL OF YOU BOO BOYS OUT THERE, THE MAIN REASON THAT ANY OF OUR LADS ARE OUT THERE PLAYING IS BECAUSE OF THERE LOVE OF THE GAME SO JUST THINK HOW GUTTED THEY MUST FEEL WHEN THINGS DON'T GO THERE WAY. THEY DON'T PURPOSLY MAKE MISTAKES THEY ARE ONLY HUMAN HOWEVER MOST MISTAKES ARE MADE DUE TO LACK OF CONFIDENCE THE VERY CONFIDENCE THAT THE BOO BOYS ARE DESTROYING
Sid at 22:38:30 Monday November 29 99
I say about the Icelandic boys, I meant Boy.... Only Olason played!
Sid at 22:29:34 Monday November 29 99
Ralph.... it was b****y cold wasn't it!
Sid at 22:28:59 Monday November 29 99
Just got back from the reserves and was quite disappointed! Southend's goals came from silly mistakes by the Icelandic no 7, Richard Hope (who backed off too much) and general poor defending from a corner. I saw Talbot, and Garry Thompson at the end. From what I saw, it seems there is a big gap between the reserves and those who are on the verge of a first team place. The first teamers ran the show, with the youth learning well from it. I agree with Ralph about the icelandic boys... very disappointing performances. Peer was unsurprindgly poor until he moved back into defence, while it was good to see Stevie Howard play a defensive midfield role! On Gibb's performance, Talbot would have been happy with it and it could mean Gibb may leave this week if the Clare deal is to be financed. If Hope and Howard were being watched, all I can think of is that Hartlepool were down herwe. Hope has been a target and it is Howard's former club. Is it me, or does Thommo looks extremely thin nowadays?
TRB Mark at 22:18:18 Monday November 29 99
A search party is urgently required to find Mr Posh, so we can take the "P".
So if you see Mr Osh. Bugger! Someone has beaten us to it.
Anon at 21:33:25 Monday November 29 99
Yep thats Albert
Ralph at 21:25:35 Monday November 29 99
I believe you can have them surgically removed TRB! Yus that is our Albert alright. Shame the 'mammery' man didn't get to him. Interestingly he was conspicuous by his absence this evening, or at least I didn't see his sad figure.
Ralph at 21:14:45 Monday November 29 99
The reserves came second tonight, 3-1. Our goal was scored by Steve Howard, from midfield! Southend scored two quick goals in the first half that necessitated the little Icelandic centre half swapping positions with Richard Hope at left back. They scored a third by half time. Both the Icelandic boys look well short of what it will take to become first team players. Hope, Howard, Morrow, Sturridge, Gibb all played. Apparently Gibb, Hope and Howard were all being watched tonight. I saw Talbot and Gary Thompson but there were others too. Howard and Gibb both received bookings and Deano played 'libro' second half. Our Youth keeper made a fine save from a last minute penalty and Southend brought about thirty supporters. It was so cold even the tea tasted like tea. That is all.
R+D at 21:6:27 Monday November 29 99
....I want to sing, to sing my song; I want to live, in a world where I'll be strong; I want to live, I will survive, and I belive, that it won't be very long; if we turn, turn, turn, turn, turn, turn; turn, turn, turn; we might learn, learn to turn, turn, turn, turn......
TRB Mark at 21:3:6 Monday November 29 99
Of course I meant "mannered". Tits on the brain, me.
TRB Mark at 21:2:4 Monday November 29 99
If Albert is who I think it is , scarves around wrist and tucked in waistband, wears glasses, about 40ish, then he almost took a smacking last season. He was slagging off Spedding when the normally mild mammered bloke in front of me to him to "Shut his cakehole" Well, those wern't his exact words, but you catch my drift. Anyway, a row developed and went on with our man screaming at Albert and offering him ouside. It took a few people to keep Albert from getting his justs desserts at half time. And I'm not talking about a king size Mars bar from the food kiosk.
R+D at 21:1:35 Monday November 29 99
...that it won't be very long if we turn, turn, turn, turn, turn, turn......
RICHARD at 20:57:59 Monday November 29 99
IK'CIWT: Park Life with Blur. When I rang up for my tickets I must have been one of the earliest, just before 10.0am on the first day they went on sale to season ticket holders. Imagine my surprise then, when, having feverishly ripped open the envelope from Sixfields, I discovered we had seats in Stand S, farthest from the pitch! I had to obtain another ticket for a friend of the boy, Chris, and when that arrived, imagine my delight in seeing Stand P detailed on the ticket. That would be MINE then, and the boys could have the binocular-stand seats! Brighton is our nearest away game, so it was a short trip to the game with no time to listen to the usual Saturday radio stuff on 5 Live, Dominic Diamond, then that other witty programme with the bigotted northern wit and sage that swapped places with it in the scheduling, and 'Sport on Five'. My mate, a Brighton fan, with a strong leaning towards Liverpool ( I think his Dad must have been a sailor) was filling me in (not in the combative sense) on the pros and cons of Withdean as a cauldron of soccer sentiment. "More atmosphere on Mars", he said."Precious little by way of a roof and the players are obliged to yomp the 15 miles from the changing rooms, arriving bathed in sweat and frankly a spent force before they kick an opponent in anger". But the Seagulls were in a rich vein of form - 5 games unbeaten and only one defeat in 9 - and the home crowd were sure to be right behind them in this crucial 'top half of the table' battle. It was, indeed, a peculiar experience sitting in this athletics stadium watching what, for all the world, seemed like a couple of park teams limbering up before the off. Someone on the e-mail list described it as similar to an 18th hole at a major golf tournament, with the banked stands. You had to be there to appreciate what Seagulls fans are going through, from the homeliness of the Goldstone Ground with no North Stand to speak of, to Priestfield only as lodgers with confusion about which stand they should adopt as the 'home' fans, to Withdean with virtually no stand at all! Still, in my humble oppinion, the Brighton support was very lively and enthusiastic. The South Stand was awash with fading blue and off-white, a bit like seagull sh*te on your windscreen after parking on the prom all day. A bit rich, I thought, for some of our less enlightened and more lubricated following to chant the cliche, "Sh*t ground, no fans." Reference to the ground was apposite, I grant you, but their support can't be faulted. Averaging not far short of 5,800 this season at home, there attendance and coffers were swelled by the highest away contingent yet as the pride of E. Anglia (and exiles from all points north, south, east and west) motored in to make it there best gate of the season. This shows the value of the Claret and White army. The likes of Brighton will miss us when we grace the Second Division again next year! The announcer seemed keen to keep us in touch with the Test score from S. Africa. As our 2nd innings got underway he seemed to be revelling in the fall of successive wickets; then came the announcement, "The bad news is there's been another wicket," he said, "but the good news is Sussex captain, Chris Adams is now at the crease." Muted applause from both sets of fans. Within seconds it seemed, the announcer was back on mike. "Latest news from S. Africa," he hesitated, " another wicket has just fallen.Chris Adams out for 1." Groans from Sussex-based spectators, but just a hint of glee from the Cobblers side, with no Test players in S. Africa and only David Sales and Mark Davies toiling away, sucessfully, Down Under (and a bit to the left), we took this as a good omen for the result of this other 11 a side sporting export. As a non-superstitious type, I felt happier to rely on mere statistics for the outcome of the match. Some interesting spread betting stats can be found in cyber space; the weight of data I had unearthed on the net lead me to the firm conclusion that the team which scored first, would win. The early exchanges were encouraging; both teams were keen to press fo>
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ng. For us there was a near own goal from ex Cobbler, Keith McPherson, recently signed from Reading; a shot across the goal which no-one could get a toe-end to; a one on one between Darryl Clare and their 'keeper, which was well saved. But we did draw first blood after 8 minutes and deservedly so. There was some question about the penalty after the game, but the TV replay shows it was the right decision and Carlo blasted his 6th of the season into the back of the net. The power penalty is taking over from the deft placement it seems; the 'keeper did get a finger tip to it, but the force was with us! For the next 24 minutes, I was quite convinced we were going to snaffle all three points, especially after a good penalty shout was turned down at our end, one of the few good decisions the ref made in the game which was blighted by yellow cards, giving the erroneous impression that an exciting, but entirely clean contest, was somehow fought out in an unsporting manner. Then who should pop up with an equaliser but Wazza Aspinall, ex Colchester, ex-everywhere! He's a journeyman mid-fielder, and I'm sure the bus pass will help cut down on his travel expenses! He's carrying a little extra weight under the shorts these days, but is still worth his place in many sides. Unfortunatley he keeps turning up to play against us in his various team strips, most recently last April at home in the first of our 6 goal thrillers near the end of the season. Today he was coincidently in Colchester colours again and you just knew he was going to be a thorn in our side. We managed to hold on until half time, though it was not pretty to watch, as under heavy pressure and seemingly unable to regain the control we showed in the opening exchanges, we resorted to the 'they shall not pass' approach, much favoured last season and early on this term. Whatever it is they put in the away players' interval tea at Withdean, I want some. From the turnaround we got back at them straightaway and played some great football. The tide changed spectacularly after 8 minutes again. It was the measured ground play and not an aerial bombardment that unlocked the Brighton defence. A through ball from Hendo tracking as ever down the right flank, Darryl slipped through the close markers and took the ball near the goal-line. It seemed he had gone too far but he leathered in a shot at an acute angle past the bemused Albion glovesman. There was silence from the Seagulls faithful as the net billowed, but joy unconfined from Cobblers fans. Just as our delirium was subsiding, blow me down but we score again! Unbelievable stuff from the Mighty Claret & White. This was no fluke and the telly shows the class of this killer goal. With the Brighton defence struggling to regain there composure, Super Sean launched an attack and played a one-two with Carlo, whose perfect lay-off found Sean slipping past two defenders and gracefully flicking the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal off the outside of his left boot. Looking over to the South Stand after that stunner, the transformation was stark. Before, a sea of blue and white shirts, arms energetically waving in unison to the Brighton beat; after, a motionless backdrop, much like the Arsenal crowdscape behind their goal during the Highbury refurbishment! This blur of Cobblers' scoring activity proved the death knell for the Seagulls. They mounted some attacks, brought on three subs, well two plus a girlie, but we always seemed to have the upper hand from then on. We could and perhaps should have taken full advantage and swept them aside, but the last 25 minutes were some of the most enjoyable I've spent watching the Cobblers, safe in the knowledge that we were not only winning this game comfortably, but playing some of the finest entertaining football I've seen from us in years! This surpassed the Lincoln 45 mins. This was heaven on Earth!
My mate was gutted but grudgingly allowed that this was the best performance Brighton had witnessed this season; he thought we looked strong promotion material; he was surprised at the depth of talent we had at our disposal; he let me buy him several drinks! Man of the Match for me was the irrepressible Lee Howey. He has had his detractors on these pages and in the stands, but I have welcomed his solid partnership with Sammo. This day he was the rock on which Seagulls foundered, inspiring the whole team to a great display of thoroughly entertaining football. So, it can be done; not grind out the points, but secure them in a way which should bring the crowds flooding back to Sixfields. The team as a whole was a credit to the Town and, apart from the usual sad numb brains, was roundly cheered the whole game long. For the Seagulls, then, few crumbs of comfort, but for the Cobblers, after early disarray, we've finally hit the beaches with purpose. Now let's storm the league in style!
ano at 20:57:27 Monday November 29 99
mad moe sense fist tim
NSB at 19:48:9 Monday November 29 99
That should say who not wha........ and who is it who shouts AWAY every time the ball is in our area and then moans when the ball is hoofed away ala atkins???????
NSB at 19:46:47 Monday November 29 99
Richard: wha is that it who keeps claiming not to be a terrorist..... i frankly dont give a **** whether hes a terrorist......
NSB at 19:44:58 Monday November 29 99
Gomez: when you asked NTFC andy whether he sits in the norht stand, were you implying that all north standers are boo boys??? Well i got two words for that notion........ but i cant say them cos rays gonna censor me......
North Stand Police at 18:44:59 Monday November 29 99
He wears a Cobblers "rugby" shirt and usually is accompanied by a lady, be it wife or girlfriend.
RICHARD at 18:25:34 Monday November 29 99
Damn. There goes my anonymity
Richard Ransome at 18:23:52 Monday November 29 99
Steve Albert: Where exactly in the North Stand is he? Since my time behind the goal there have been some pathetic characters in that region; is he perchance the Fred Flintstone no-neck, usually drunk and late to most games, accompanied by Big Daddy, Goldilocks and Fat Boy Thick, whose major thrills during the match appear to come from:- abusing passers by; trying to guess everyone's name; throwing screwed up paper balls anonymously; making train noises; ranting on about NOT being a terrorist; calling IA a "..dumby brummie B*****d.." for most of last season and the start of this one, having a pop at, variously, Ali Gibb, Wilko and more recently, the hard-working and (by these sad f**k-wits at least) thoroughly under-rated Steve Howard? If not, then, of course, I take it all back, unreservedly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another Anon at 17:28:8 Monday November 29 99
Steve Albert. Sits at back of Mounties bus. Leads a band of really pathetic hangers on. A very exbarassing character. Certainly shows the Cobblers up with almost every utterence from his sad mouth. There you are Ray!
Ralph at 17:25:38 Monday November 29 99
I'm all for a bit of rivalry Ray, but sending him to R&D is a bit much! How about we dress him in a West Ham kit, stick him in a crate and send him to Millwall now that would be worth it!
Ray at 17:7:44 Monday November 29 99
Can't we transfer Ali to R£D and give them Albert as part of the deal?
Ray at 17:5:0 Monday November 29 99
We could always use one of the goalies as right back. That means we always have a spare player to go between the sticks. If we could get away with them both wearing goalie jerseys - so much the better.
Anon at 17:3:26 Monday November 29 99
STEVE ALBERT, MIDDLE OF THE NORTH STAND
Anon at 17:3:14 Monday November 29 99
Albert is a donut? I thought he used that instead of a girlfriend.
Ray at 17:2:9 Monday November 29 99
NAME THEM AND SHAME THEM! I have received the following from the Club. Any assistance anyone is able to give would be appreciated.
"We are trying to shame them in to stopping but they appear to be so "thick"
they probably don't even realise what damage they are doing or that we are
attacking them for their behaviour. We want these people identified and if
any supporter can supply us with names we will deal with the sitaution.
Any help you or the other internet fans can give us would be much
appreciated.". Please mail me or the Club direct with any information you have.
Ray at 17:0:38 Monday November 29 99
I've included match reports fo rthe last three seasons Matthew, but what with one thing and another, time doesn't allow this year. You will find match reports on other Cobblers sites - all of which can be accessed from the "links" page.
SBJ at 16:41:40 Monday November 29 99
Albert really is a donut. I think I've seen him with a wife / girlfriend just before home games - can this really be true? Once, after hearing him single-handedly rally the away fans at a Millwall game a few seasons back, I thought he was just the sort of fan we needed. Now it's plainly obvious that he's just the sort of idiot we could do with leaving behind on an away trip to Arseville.
Ralph at 16:39:13 Monday November 29 99
Maybe Dave, but Ali did play well at times even under Atko he has what it takes to be a decent player. So much seems to depend on Ali's confidence but unfortunately this seems to have escaped the likes of Albert. Albert is usually at reserve games, I suspect Steve Howard will get the usual greeting from him tonight. Having said that he is usually on his own and you know what cowards are like he will probably keep schtum! Fair point made by Nat regarding righ back cover. Sammo was not a happy man in that position, I seem to remember him being sent off a couple of times when playing that role, left him a little exposed. Savage for full back then!
Hernan at 16:32:33 Monday November 29 99
What is the crack with jamesyboy. He must be still at school and definately bullied on a daily basis. It must be his release poor kid having to be such a twat. never mind eh jamesyboy?
WSD at 16:23:55 Monday November 29 99
You know Ralph, replace 'Albert' with 'Atkins' and you might be on the way...
Ralph at 16:4:43 Monday November 29 99
Ali Gibb to R&D . . . I can't work Gibb out. He was really good when we had him on loan and started off well last season. I think he has what it takes to become a decent player and if the deal goes through may prove to be the best player R&D have taken from us. Another player that has suffered at the hands of the 'Alberts' of this world.
ALBERT OUT!! at 14:45:45 Monday November 29 99
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Anon at 14:18:39 Monday November 29 99
The moron you are discussing is Albert again. You remember him - him with the 70s looking scarves attached to his wrists. I had the misfortune to sit near him on Saturday - prize t*** - he was responsible for cocking up the seating up in that corner by telling all his mates to sit anywhere. Are there any sensible Mounties on this board who could do us all a favour all tell him f*** off back to the 70s along with his pathetic band of hangers on.
Cobbleress at work at 14:1:19 Monday November 29 99
This is for all of the moronic a*******s who constantly boo Steve Howard: Steve Howard plays for NORTHAMPTON TOWN not the OPPOSITION, so shut up. You're all a load of hypocrites who cheer his name when he scores yet slag him off every other time. There are players I don't particularly like, but they play for our club, so they should have our support. Save your moaning until after the game in the pub. Keep going Stevie, the real fans want you to do well.
SARAH at 13:51:49 Monday November 29 99
Great game at Brighton on Saturday. The only thing that spoilt it was the morons near me booing Steve Howard. If you're reading this Steve, don't listen to these t***s, they're brain-dead. The majority of fans (not that I'd call people like the boo boys "fans") support you and want you to do well, so please keep your chin up Steve and show them what you can do! Also, please, please, please can we sign Darryl Clare, he's a great player!
Matthew Goode at 13:48:35 Monday November 29 99
tell me about satadays game at brighton
Matthew Goode at 13:45:26 Monday November 29 99
This web site is great and it would be better if you included a match report for games.
Danny at 13:35:46 Monday November 29 99
Hi Jestin (wellingborough Cobbler) see you've found a PC again. I sit in the North Stand, but I don't scream abuse to our players nor does the majority. Also if Direones had a clause where by we get an extra £20,000 for Gibb if they got promoted, we'd never see it.
WSD at 12:58:54 Monday November 29 99
Hasn't Sammo played one or two at right-back? And what about Garry Hughes - I'm sure he's filled in on the right for the ressies?
Nat at 12:49:21 Monday November 29 99
Now Clarky's gone and Ali looks as if he's on his way, who have we got to cover the right back if Hendon gets injured or suspended? I'm thinking the right winger mould Ali seemed to have adopted could be covered by Sturridge. Unless one of the central defenders can cover on the right we may be left a bit short in the rightback area. Excellant result at the weekend BTW!
The Cypriot Cobbler at 12:46:9 Monday November 29 99
So will we be signing the boy Clare or what?I believe Howard played a blinder as usual.........not. Why couldn`t we have signed Clare in the first place rather than sign that pile of crap.He`s got to be out of the game now with King Kev playing attractive on the deck football,(well as much as you can do at this level).I believe we shuold sign Clare and grab the oppurtunity while it`s there as we don`t want to be "Bamboozeled" like Rob Scott and more recently Guy Branston.I do feel we need more of a leading figure in our defence again as we had in Razor,to this day I don`t know why we ever got rid of him and I feel he won us the play off and build up in `97 (dare I say it a Barnwell import).There are plenty of experienced and ambitiuos defenders out there but I feel we don`t have the pulling power. Now that Atko has moved onto pastures new maybe players will look to NTFC for the style and fluency of our footey.Well let`s hope that we end up signing Clare and O`Reilly as we could soon have part of the Irish U21`s in our squad which would make a nice change.As I said I do think we need somebody at the back to bark the orders,and get rid of the ageing Frain.Does anybody agree or does DRIVELL spring to mind??? Off you pop Ali Gibb,You`ve lost your bottle son.Well must close for now as it`s a bit warm and I need an ice cold beer.
please feel free to react.......
the CYPRIOT COBBLER
Did I bump into Ali Gibb in at a hotel complex in Ayia Napa or was it some greasy look alike?
Jon Turner, i stalk Corky at 12:28:22 Monday November 29 99
Corky is a fatty! He is Bill Gates in discuise! If you do niot belive me then ask Matt May. One day, I will raise the money to have liposuction. I may be able to keep more than 19p in my wallat one day. If you can stop Tack from drippling, then ypou have done a miricle
Jon Turnerb at 12:27:54 Monday November 29 99
Corky is a fatty! He is Bill Gates in discuise! If you do niot belive me then ask Matt May. One day, I will raise the money to have liposuction. I may be able to keep more than 19p in my wallat one day. If you can stop Tack from drippling, then ypou have done a miricle
WSD at 12:13:21 Monday November 29 99
They sure pick em well!
Robert Dunkley at 11:49:16 Monday November 29 99
What about £50k for Gibb plus a sell-on fee, and £20k if they get promoted. What is clear R&D have given us well over £200K , with the exception of Razor, players who probably would not get anyway near our bench at the moment.
WSD at 11:45:32 Monday November 29 99
I would much prefer to have Clare in he squad than Gibb. The Dimone$ can keep pumping money into our club as far as i'm concerned!
Wellingborough Cobbler at 11:40:19 Monday November 29 99
I would love it if we got rid of Ali Gibb to R£D so then they can have another of are rejects maybe then we could get Ali G instead he would do a better job than the other one
Vince at 11:19:49 Monday November 29 99
The C&E are suggesting that Daryl Clares move could be financed by Ali Gibb going to R&D's. They also suggest that supporters may not be happy that Cobblers players are becoming "easy pickings" for R&D's. Personally I have no problem with players going to R&D's particularly as they seem prepared to pay high transfer fees. Although I'd be sorry to see Ali Gibb go I think he would benefit from a fresh start at a new club, unfortunately he was never really allowed to play to his potential under Ian Atkins and I think it's possibly too late for Kevin Wilson to bring the best out of him at Northampton.
Anon at 11:16:51 Monday November 29 99
That bloke in Silence Of The Lambs (not Lecter, the other one with the girl in that pit in his basement) must be manager of the moth . . .
Anon at 11:3:49 Monday November 29 99
http://stats.football365.co.uk/front.html
Tony at 10:40:8 Monday November 29 99
Where on football 365 can I find the stats page? I have looked everywhere!
Robert Dunkley at 10:4:47 Monday November 29 99
I would expect if Clare has no chance of first team football at Grimsby he would jump at a move to Sixfields. If we did sign him Grimsby would probably knock of some of their asking price in exchange for a sell on clause i.e 25%, plus we would probably put an upfornt payment of £30,000 for instance and pay the rest in installments like David Seal. I have this feeling that we will never have strikers doing badly at Sixfields in their Second Season at Sixfields.
Wellingborough Cobbler at 9:34:47 Monday November 29 99
Definatley a Manager of the mounth award for King Kev, just been to the football 365 Stats page and the cobblers are top of the table for november and with no more matches this mounth,
SBJ at 8:15:45 Monday November 29 99
And three consecutive wins! Looking at the records I see that we haven't achieved that since August-Sept 1997, when we beat Carlisle, Walsall and Luton in division 2. Nice to hear the chants of "just like watching Brazil" on Saturday, even if we did punt the ball carelessly out of play immediately as the chant began. It's been a long time since I was in such a good-humoured football crowd; hope we get another good day against Macclesfield now.
Anon at 8:14:39 Monday November 29 99
O dear, the thought police out in force again. I suppose Paddington Cobbler would have had a field day at home to Rochdale ejecting 4500 fans for shouting Atkins Out? As for supporting Paul Wilkinson, I suggest he (or she) speaks to some of the players and directors about that particular player's attitude. He is currently banned from Sixfields.
SBJ at 8:2:45 Monday November 29 99
Brighton Argus had some good words to say about us too in their Saturday evening issue. Also noted the stats: 4 wins in 5, top of the recent form tables, 8 goals in 3 games, biggest crowd at the Withdean, biggest away crowd at the Withdean, Brighton's heaviest league defeat at the Withdean. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see KW as manager of the month, though I'm sure he'd be aong the first to acknowledge he owes a debt to Atkins for the squad he left behind. Wasn't the Withdean Stadium the oddest place to watch football? Should have taken my binoculars, and a big stick to knock the policemen / stewards / other fans out of the way every two minutes. Super game, super team. Up the Cobblers!
Anon at 23:18:59 Sunday November 28 99
Get a girlfiend and loosen up Andrew. You still have all that pent up pubescent angst. What do you mean you are twenty-five! And still a virgin? Never mind you can always shag Albert.
Anon at 23:14:0 Sunday November 28 99
NTFC Andy Pansy, you don't get bunches of faggots you dick. I know you youre the one that dribbles when you shout and your breath always stinks of onion. clean your teeth geeky stink breath.
Gomez at 23:11:11 Sunday November 28 99
Let me guess NTFC Andy - You sit in the North Stand (if you go to matches at all) and you like to slag off Howard at every given opportunity?
Steve p at 23:10:20 Sunday November 28 99
Pete Norton could take their photo, have it published in the programme with names and addresses. I think that might help. Letters to their work, letters to their head, letters to their day care centre, letters to their mum! Failing that we could beat them up!
T. at 23:5:26 Sunday November 28 99
Full of the joys of spring are we all?
???? ???? at 23:4:12 Sunday November 28 99
mY MUM COME FROM PETERBOROUGH SHE DIDNT HAVE A FUCKING CLUESKIES WHAT SHE WAS ON ABOUT DOZY BITCH
NTFC andy at 23:2:52 Sunday November 28 99
long time no speak.youre all tossers anyway you bunch of faggotts
Ralph at 22:59:23 Sunday November 28 99
My mum came from Paddington, she always spoke a lot of sense too!
Ralph at 22:56:8 Sunday November 28 99
http://www.domtech.co.uk/Seagulls/seagulls.nsf
Ray at 22:4:2 Sunday November 28 99
Wheres this Brighton message board then?
BR at 21:44:27 Sunday November 28 99
I absolutely agree Paddington Cobbler.
Tony at 21:37:44 Sunday November 28 99
Yet another good comment... "NTFC were the best,in my opinion,that we have seen at Withdean so far, they'll go up"
Paddington Cobbler at 21:35:35 Sunday November 28 99
Great to see the Cobbs on a roll for once. Sadly my joy at the recent performances is tempered by the reports of the booing of Steve Howard. That really does make my blood boil. I'm sorry to say that the Cobblers seem to have more than their fair share of brainless cretins for fans who get a buzz from vocally condemning members of their own team. I was equally dismayed when the same thing happened to Paul Wilkinson last season. It must be particularly tough for Steve Howard. He's only a young bloke and needs vocal support not vocal barracking. The times I've seen him play he always gives +100% and lays off some good passes (a skill that we need). Of course, those morons probably have an aggregate IQ of less than room temperature and are unable to understand the effect they have on the player and the team as a whole. How do we deal with it ? Shouting them down is effective (but often easier said than done). Personally I would like to see the Club take a tougher stance on this by ejecting and banning persistent vocal offenders as likely to cause a breach of the peace, not to mention the enjoyment of true fans. OK rant over.
Tony at 21:34:32 Sunday November 28 99
Congratulations to the Cobblers for the win yesterday, I have been on a Brighton messageboard tonight. Some great respect for us on there, one comment reads "made a mistake yesterday. I thought I was buying the programme,wondered why it was only a quid, turns out it was a fanzine. Never bought it before, but I willbuy it again, it is different class - a bit like Northampton were yesterday!!" One guy says that not all teams in Div 3 will be as good as Northampton, another poster says we were the best team Brighton had played at home all season! I think Kev is really turning things around!
The Insider at 21:20:35 Sunday November 28 99
Brilliant performance yesterday. £100,000 for Clare, I hear. Can the Trust not organise a Brighton style half-time bucket collection? I'll stump up 50 quid for starters and I'd make Wilkinson earn his three grand a week and have him hold the bucket. As for banning boo boys some may argue the same should apply to contributors to this site. A case of four legs good?
R+D at 19:46:30 Sunday November 28 99
You are sooooooooooooooo funny (!)
Anon at 18:59:12 Sunday November 28 99
Probably getting in training in preparation for his move to Rushden where he will be able to celebrate to empty terraces to his hearts content.
The Romsey Cobbler at 18:35:14 Sunday November 28 99
Did you see Sean Parrish's great goal celebration yesterday? He jumped over the barrier behind the goal and held his arms aloft to the empty, grassy bank. Wonderful!
Hornblower at 17:46:20 Sunday November 28 99
has anyone thrown any cows yet.
R+D at 17:11:47 Sunday November 28 99
More plesent language if you please.
Anon at 17:5:26 Sunday November 28 99
Why don't you both just fuck off
R+D at 16:49:26 Sunday November 28 99
Ha ha ha, Ran-gers-lost, ha ha ha, Ran-gers-lost...
R+D at 16:43:54 Sunday November 28 99
Who is this new 'R&D'? You can't be called that! It's too similar to me!
R&D at 16:21:48 Sunday November 28 99
PAAAAARP..... that will be usefull to someone
doodaa at 16:20:7 Sunday November 28 99
the r&d blow it out of their arses !! WATCH THIS SPACE
Hornblower at 16:15:32 Sunday November 28 99
How many did you take to B&HA yesterday.
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R+D at 15:4:56 Sunday November 28 99
From what I've heard you played pretty well yeterday. I s'pose you needed it - on this guestbook you have been saying about the poor football you've been playing. It's good to see you all in a decent mood and not frustrated ones...
Ralph at 14:36:49 Sunday November 28 99
Good to see so much support for Steve Howard. Please reinforce it by mailing the club with your thoughts. We cannot let these idiots win!
Vince at 13:52:40 Sunday November 28 99
Great result and a great team performance at Brighton, shame the boo boys had to take the shine off the day by having a go at Steve Howard. What a strange place Brightons temporary home is, the layout reminded me of the 18th hole at a golf tournament. Still at least their supporters don't have to travel to Gillingham for home games and they still have team to support. The results in November could give Kev a chance of the manager of the month award, although it tends to be a bit of a poison chalice so I won't be too upset if he misses out. Looking forward to another good result against Macclesfield and maybe if enough turn up we can find the cash to sign Clare, he is a player that we have just gotta have!
The Romsey Cobbler at 13:13:5 Sunday November 28 99
Well, that's my local game for the season - only a 140 mile round trip. Bring back Aldershot! I thought it was an excellent performance, other than for the second part of the first half when we were under the cosh for quite a time and looking vulnerable. It was good to see Roy Hunter battling in midfield - we've missed him. Carlo and Daryl Clare work well together up front - any chance of signing him? I agree with the comments posted earlier on here regarding Steve Howard - there was a bunch of just a few people booing and they were shouted down but the damage is done - he needs confidence and he's not going to get it with that sort of treatment. I'm sure we can make a good challenge for promotion now although I'd rather be spared the agonies of Wembley - let's just get in the top three eh?
Ralph at 13:12:5 Sunday November 28 99
After saying what I've said regarding Steve Howard, I'd just like to say in answer to Robert Dunkley; I'm so glad the only piers I saw yesterday were The Palace and West piers. Our midfield is looking so good at the moment but as mister Atkins was always saying 'it's not the finished article'. I would love to see Hunt and Hunter together in the middle. Parrish's performances have been a real eye opener for me and he looks favourite for left side. The right side is still a bit of a problem, I don't think anyone doubts Dave Savage's ability but he doesn't click wide right. Maybe we can have Hunt-Hunter-Parrish as three in the middle and allow Savage to do what he does best and play a free role. Blimey what a thought!
Ralph at 13:4:35 Sunday November 28 99
YorkyWoldy Cobbler - Good to see you posting again. The real shame of how we are playing now is that it proves that we could have so easily have stayed up last season, if only, if only . . .
fulham cobbler at 13:2:46 Sunday November 28 99
So at last we (I think) are a force to be reckoned with again.
KW has put some real spirit and confidence back in to both players and supporters.
Cant explain how good it was to see COBBLERS playing good football again. Great win yesterday!!!
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 11:44:35 Sunday November 28 99
Good afternoon fellow cobblers. We what a game yesterday! Nice to see Sean P back in form. At least KW is doing the business now at Sixfields. The March went well in London on Thursday. We passed Northampton about 9.15am and it looked very calm, peaceful and sunny from the M1.Met two people who recognised the scraf. One was a girl who lives 5 mins away from the gorund. When I told her I am born and bread in Sunderland she could not understand why Cobblers? Saints were unlukcy yesterday. WSD, I MIGHT GET THAT SAINTS TOP. LIKE THE DESIGN AND COLOURS....... Is there any chance our new loanie will stay on and sign for us? When I win the lottery in the next 7 days I will pay for him to sign for us!
VIVA LA REVOLUTION.... DAVE.E
Carl at 11:19:38 Sunday November 28 99
Ok, we were absolutely superb yesterday, it was the one of the best performances I have seen. Our second and third goals were of a class not seen before, the movement, the passing, the confidence was an absolute joy to behold. Roy Hunter was back to his best, hustling and bustling, like all our midfielders do but the man sees the play so much better than any of the others. Defence now, Howey, what a star, he was an absolute rock, Sampson ditto. I didn't hear the boo boys yesterday, but I did see Hendon turn round and give them the daggers, like has been said it makes the rest of us look bad. We have to sign Clare. Even Corazzin looks better. The thing is you can't really put into words the rejuvination that has occurred to our team over the past few weeks, we carry on playing like this and we will have to fear no one, no one! UP THE COBBLERS, down with the tossers.
Robert Dunkley at 10:28:55 Sunday November 28 99
Nothing against Deano Peer, but it seems Parrish is well worth his role, it seems that Sean is back to his battling best, and the desription I read made it sound like an excellent goal!
The Yorkshire Wolds Cobbler at 10:4:41 Sunday November 28 99
Thought it was about time I posted some comments on this site as it is some weeks since I have. It was all too easy to do so in the latter stages of the Atkins reign. Living in the Yorkshire Wolds meant that I have had to miss the last two away games. I'm afraid Exeter and Brighton would have been over 1200 miles worth of travel! Even so the results have given me a tremendous high. The recent run just goes to prove what so many supporters were saying throughout August and September. We have the players to play good football, not the long ball hoof that had taken over. I hope to be at the Macclesfield game because I don't think I could stand watching another game on Ceefax - Torture.
Ralph at 10:1:21 Sunday November 28 99
SYDNEY COBBLER - Aidy Mann is still involved in local football. I believe he plays on Saturday's for a UCL side. On Sunday's he manages The Duke of York who play in the Sunday Alliance Premier Division.
Andy from Sussex at 9:35:44 Sunday November 28 99
Just a few thoughts on some of yesterday's comments - went to the game having last watched them at home against Rochdale. This is a different team, and yesterday's performance was the best I've seen for years, even through the play-off seasons.
If some of this improvement is down to improved morale, then why do some fans slag off Steve Howard? What's he done?
Interesting comments about the difference between the Wembley crowds and the Sixfields crowds, which reveal much about the intellect of the R&D fan who seems to have made them. Does he not realise that Sixfields only holds 7650, so it would be a bit of a squeeze for 35000 every week? Does he not realise that about 4000 extra fans started going - regularly - as soon as we moved to Sixfields? Has anybody got any stats about the "average percentage fill" of grounds outside the premiership? - I'll bet the Cobblers would be near the top.
And finally, at the risk of heresy, what is wrong with the county coming together for a great sporting achievement, like the Cobblers getting to Wembley? I support Northampton Town loyally above every other team in the World, but this wouldn't stop me shouting for Kettering Town if they got to the F.A.Trophy final, or, for that matter, R&D to win the Conference. If it weren't for the fact that we'll be in Division Two next season, at least that would provide us with the chance to really prove who are the better team twice a season!
Gomez Goin To Bed at 1:28:14 Sunday November 28 99
Cobblers are "Reviewing Prices" for the game against Cardiff in the AWS ......... Watch this space!
Robert Dunkley at 1:3:32 Sunday November 28 99
Ray you must mean JEFF WELCH?
Sydney Cobbler at 0:6:44 Sunday November 28 99
Talking of supporters slagging off Steve Howard,does anybody know where Aidy Mann is now? Also,latest from down under-David Seal is playing rubbish for Northern Spirit in Sydney.He was the clubs major signing in the pre-season.He's scored once in 8 games,looks over weight and coach Robbie Slater will probably drop him soon.
Ralph at 0:3:48 Sunday November 28 99
It's off to bed with 'Great Balls of Fire'. (Fred Trueman). Let's not talk cricket. Cheers and goodnight.
Ralph at 0:2:17 Sunday November 28 99
No! It was a great day really Roy. The old town looked respledent in the November sunshine. It was great to ask for and get without question a real Light Ale and three points tous bout was just dandy. Sorry you couldn't make it. It would have been the proverbial icing on Exeter's cake!
Gomez at 0:0:5 Sunday November 28 99
Kevin Wilson for Manager of the month!!!!!! Played 5, Won 4, Drawn 1, Lost 0 - Forget the boo-boys - The Cobs are goin up!!!!!!!!!!!
BR at 23:57:23 Saturday November 27 99
A good day then Ralph?
Ralph at 23:57:3 Saturday November 27 99
Right rants over and I'm now calm. Don't lose sight of a great win today and don't lose sight that Macc top the current form table. It should be quite a game Saturday and we owe them one! or two!
Ralph at 23:55:30 Saturday November 27 99
and another thing while I'm at it. If Brighton stewards continue to treat away fans as they did today I dread to think what Millwall may do! What was all that with the little gate? Bloody rediculous! Once all were seated a steward would come along a close a three foot high gate and put the bolt across. Each time somone went to get a burger or turn their bike round they would open the gate and then close it again and bolt it again. If they did it once to our gate they must have done it forty times! It was bad enough being a hundred yards from the touchline without some hairy arsed steward blocking what view I had every two minutes to open, shut and bolt a three foot high gate!! It is going to be quite a sight seeing that steward, orange coat number 10, with a floodlight pylon sticking out of his arse courtesy of the Millwall fans!
Ralph at 23:47:10 Saturday November 27 99
It's one thing calling a player a prat because he screwed up momentarily but this systematic ganging up on an individual is cowardly, tantamount to bullying and shows that the majority of Albert's mates do not have an original thought in the half a brain cell that they share. It's about time someone wiped the dribble off of Albert's chin and put him in a home.
BR at 23:45:15 Saturday November 27 99
I was referring to Gomez there, not you Ralph. Stop butting in on my postings!
BR at 23:43:39 Saturday November 27 99
Absolutely!
Ralph at 23:43:37 Saturday November 27 99
I could be wrong as I was at today's game and didn't hear the Radio Northampton commentary, but I think we may have been given Radio Brighton's commentary.
Gomez at 23:38:55 Saturday November 27 99
You agree with Ray NSB? So If you shout out a less than nice comment about a player that a steward happens to disagree with, then they should be chucked out? Sixfield would be half empty methinks. I know I was slagging off Corazzin before he scored against Cheltenham. Does this mean I should have been thrown out?
NSB at 23:37:58 Saturday November 27 99
But thats cos hell ban me if i dont!
NSB at 23:33:18 Saturday November 27 99
I agree with ray
Gomez at 23:31:12 Saturday November 27 99
Racism is based on ignorant judgements based solely on the colour of a persons skin - People slagging off Howard truly believe he is crap - it's a subjective viewpoint - thats the beauty of discussing football at the pub - everyone has a different opinion. As I've said I don't agree with the moaners, but they can't be barred/thrown out in the same way as racist 'fans'
Ray at 23:27:41 Saturday November 27 99
and my comment was directed to you and not BR :-)
Gomez at 23:25:56 Saturday November 27 99
I was the 'Anon' below BTW
Ray at 23:25:51 Saturday November 27 99
Why not? :-)
BR at 23:25:28 Saturday November 27 99
Great minds etc. Ray
Anon at 23:25:12 Saturday November 27 99
I just worry about some Cobblers fans - I think we've being playing as well as i've seen in the last five years, yet some people just have to have their little moan - we can't win every game and every player can't play like Ronaldo every game
Ray at 23:24:41 Saturday November 27 99
btw - the Tipping Table has now been updated (along with the rest of the site).
Ray at 23:23:17 Saturday November 27 99
Personally I would agree about "paying your money and are entitled to our opinion" BUT theres a difference here. The boo boys are interferring with countless others who have also paid their money and are entitled not to have their enjoyment spoiled. Taking your argument further it means that they (or anyone else) would be entitled to shout racist abuse - they have paid their money and are entitled to their opinion - and I'm sure you don't agree with that. If you went to a cinema and a group of people behind were expressing their opinion about a film in a way that spoiled your enjoyment would you say the same? I think not. LETS KICK THE BOO BOYS OUT!!!
BR at 23:22:36 Saturday November 27 99
I'm still here NSB. Don't worry I 'ain't about to accuse you of anything. :-)
BR at 23:21:11 Saturday November 27 99
I agree Gomez, there's nothing the club can do directly but if I was spoiling the enjoyment of others at, for instance The Derngate, I would probably be asked to leave. Why should a football ground be any different?
NSB at 23:19:45 Saturday November 27 99
Has everyone abandoned me???
NSB at 23:6:11 Saturday November 27 99
Allthough i wasnt there too see for myself, from what ive heard, howard was boody good before being sent off at wrexham......
Gomez at 23:3:6 Saturday November 27 99
Much as I agree about the disgraceful treatment of Howard, I don't think anything should be done by the club - this is a free country, we pay our money at the gate and are entitled to our opinion. It is up to the decent supporters (who I think are in the majority) to put these sad excuses for living beings in their place.
NSB at 23:1:28 Saturday November 27 99
It aint me Big Roy
Big Roy at 22:59:51 Saturday November 27 99
As Mark Too suggests, I've mailed the club supporting Steve Howard and bemoaning the boo-boys. There must be something that can be done. Many of us know who they are.
Gomez at 22:50:56 Saturday November 27 99
NSB - We were saying exactly the same thing today - He was getting so excited about bloody Saints V some french rugby outfit, yet I hardly realised the Cobblers had scored the second against Excreta on tuesday from his monotone mumblings
NSB at 22:49:55 Saturday November 27 99
Ray: apparently o'reilly made some "blinding" saves-accoring to that dumb commentator bloke; i assume this mens that nobody could see a bloody thing.... blinding, get it???? ok i know its crap.....
NSB at 22:41:37 Saturday November 27 99
Send the guy who did the rugby commentary to the cobblers...... he was getting quite excited at grenoble.....
NSB at 22:40:12 Saturday November 27 99
BBC Npton PLEASE GET RID OF THE NEW COMMENTATOR! I hate him with more of a passion than i hated mike sewel..... mike sewell was at least interested in what was going on, but this git speaks in the most monotone voice ive ever heard...... when the cobbs scored the twat just continued mumbling like.... like a twat! i didnt even realised anything out of the ordinary (not that a cobblers goal is out of the ordinary) had happened, the stupid cock sent me to sleep!!!!! Here you go ray, get your blue pen out.....
Ray at 22:38:55 Saturday November 27 99
Bring back Keith Welch!!!
Anon at 22:34:22 Saturday November 27 99
Who agrees the commentater is S**t ! Bring back Mike Sewell !
Mark Too at 22:3:24 Saturday November 27 99
Tucker Jenkins: I have been to Nene Park a couple of times and I was overcome with Joy...., Yes Totally overcome.... I can go back to Sixfields and never go back again if I don't want to! The future is bright... The future is CLARET!
Danny at 21:50:58 Saturday November 27 99
TUCKER JENKINS....... I WILL NEVER EVER MAKE THE TRIP TO NENE PARK..... UNLIKE OUR PLAYERS YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO BUY OUR FANS (or should that read ARE fans????). WHEN ARE YOU DIAMONDS FANS GOING TO GET IT INTO YOUR STUPID, ATMOSPHERE-LESS HEADS. WE DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU, WE'RE NOT WORRIED ABOUT YOU AND WE'LL NEVER SUPPORT YOU. Though if you want Albert and co to go along to your games you can have em.
Phil Baron at 21:47:59 Saturday November 27 99
Radio Northampton and the Chronic come out of the same mould....to buried up there own arses to pay any attention to the facts.
Danny at 21:44:33 Saturday November 27 99
We played very well today. We passed well, we got stuck in and we scored three goals. Daryl Clare and Carlo look awesome together, hopefully we can sign Daryl permantly or at least on loan till the end of the season. We still have moments where we lack concentration but on the whole we are looking like real promotion candidates. Macc Town next week, time to show them what we can really do.
Danny at 21:41:58 Saturday November 27 99
Wembley was not only a day out for the club and the loyal fans, it was a day for Northamptonshire as a whole. It lifted the spirits of communities, it brought people together. So these 28000 people don't go every game, I thank them that they went, it meant more money for the club...... I'll get on to today's game in a mo...... last season when we were relegated an average of 5500-6500 people turned up week in week out to the bitter end. Even when it was obvious we were going, still we turned up. As soon as Direones had no hope of lifting the Conference Championship, the attendance dropped from around 3000 to 1500.
Danny at 21:35:7 Saturday November 27 99
Ralph - I had the misfortune to be sitting behind Albert today. Him and his "boyz" for some reason see fit to boo Steve every time he comes on. It does'nt matter how much you tell these nobbers to shut up, they won't stop. Infact they possibly turn their attentions to you. The only way to stop their boos being heard would be a hearty rendition of "Northampton" or "The Fields of Green." Its not worth having a go at them cos they're so dozy they cannot see what effect it has, not only on Steve Howard, but possibly the other players. Its only that minority 10 or so that boo him. Surely they can be drowned out.
Cwt at 21:30:31 Saturday November 27 99
The barracking of steve howard is an absolute DISGRACE. hE IS A MEMBER OF OUR team and i fell ashamed by the behaviour of some. The whole thing is counter productive.
TUCKER JENKINS at 21:29:31 Saturday November 27 99
BENNY GREEN
You call those lovely lads from Nene Park. Some horrible names, gloryhunters, bandwagon jumpers, fair weather supporters. Just a second lads in 1996/97, your average attendance was 4,822. In 1997/98, it was 6,392.You’ve stated in the past that you took 28000 to wembley the first year? And 35000 the next year? Well done that is a great effort on your behalf. Hang on a minute that’s a difference of 23000 and 28000. Where are all these missing people? How on earth can you lot slag any fans off? Again where are all these people surely they are not. Gloryhunting, bandwagon jumping. Fair weather supporters. No not the loyal cobblers fans they wouldn’t do that? Must admit I jumped on the bandwagon for your second wembley trip, shock, gasp, and horror. Don’t fret WOBBLERS I was in the Grimsby end. Great day out MARINERS! MARINERS! MARINERS! We only sing when we’re fishing. Lovely songs, great day, great result. Let’s get back to the disappearing people. Perhaps some play football themselves, on Saturdays, or they cannot afford to pay admission fees. Perhaps its because the only league team in the county, have the most fickle supporters in the country. Don’t you realize it’s only your fans that go week in week out? That have any love for your tinpot club. I do not know of another county who have only one league club, that is hated so much by the rest of the county. It’s certainly not jealousy. But this will soon change, and all those football lovers will try Nene Park and like it. Are numbers will grow the new fans who have never had a home will come flocking. And will be made welcome even some of your own, will make the short journey. I’m sure you all know this is a large catchment area for football fans. That your club has failed to capitalize on. We will not fail and we will overtake you. You will be the little team with history, who hates the new team with a future. PS G- MAN was last seen in Brighton walking toward a van, with blacked out windows, with two nice boys. STILL SORE G- MAN SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
Mark Too at 21:15:7 Saturday November 27 99
I totally agree with you Ralph, about the barracking of Steve Howard.
Not only is it unfair and unjust criticism of the player concerned, who I believe is a valuable member of our squad, but also I think it is totally counter-productive to the whole team. What they must think after their hard work on a match day when a member of the team is booed, especially as we are doing so well at the moment I dread to think. If, as I am lead to believe the club reads these comments I would ask whoever reads this to pass it to Steve Howard to show him that I, and I believe the vast majority of supporters are very much against this disgraceful behaviour of a very small minority. I also urge other supporters with similar views to either put their feelings on this page, or email the club directly. This sort of behaviour MUST NOT be allowed to continue. It does no good to the club at all.
Robert Dunkley at 20:35:29 Saturday November 27 99
KW has said he hopes to sort something out more permanent for Darryl Clare. I think Akkins liked him as well, KW said on football.sports.com
Our football was different class, as it has been since I took over," Wilson enthused.
"We try to play simple, attractive football and it is very pleasing.
"It shows the quality we have got and it was hard to pick out individual performances."
Ralph at 20:34:24 Saturday November 27 99
Just a word or seven about those twats who still see fit to boo Steve Howard. Led by King Twat Gormless Albert and his bunch of sycophantic cronies. As Howard came on for Clare those arses began the booing, Ian Hendon was disgusted and turned to the crowd to ask them to stop. It was heartbreaking at the end of the game after a fine victory to see this moronic section of the crowd boo and hurl abuse at Howard as he came off. Steve was clapping the crowd as he came of the pitch in the corner occupied by our fans. His face dropped as he realised the barracking was aimed at him and I'm pretty sure that this led to several of our team not to applaud as they came off. I do not understand the mentality of these people, Howard is still a fine prospect and a potential asset and the way he is being treated is totally unjust. Can I please ask those who witness such events to voice your support for the bloke and try a put the brainless gimps in their place.
Ralph at 20:18:31 Saturday November 27 99
Just for the Northerner - O'Reilly; Hendon, Howey, Sampson, Spedding; Savage, Hunter, Frain, Parrish; Corrazin, Clare. Subs: Howard (for Clare 88 mins), Gibb, Hope, Sturridge, Hunt (all unused). Very positive performance today. Rightful penalty put away by Carlo. Then we spurned a couple of good chances Clare hit a post, Parrish shot wide and everyone failed to connect with a Hendon cross. It looked like being one of those days. Brighton got back in it and forced corner after corner before Aspinall went on a run before picking his spot 1-1. Just as we did at Exeter we came out positive second half and it paid dividends. Hendon found Clare with a fine pass and his cross shot found the corner of the net. Minutes later Parrish played a one-two on the edge of the box and cooley slotted home. Brighton huffed and puffed but once they made a triple substitution you new the game was up. We ran out deserved winners, Howey was my man of the match, rock solid! Great performances from Hunter, Parrish, Clare, Corrazin, Sampson and every one else turned in good performances except Savage who still seems a bit out of it, he only played okay! Brighton's biggest gate of the season thanks to our marvellous away support, in number anyway, I tell you more about that later. Super performance, we looked like a team that wanted to play football and we played as a team. Top by Christmas?
wal at 19:46:7 Saturday November 27 99
PLEASE can you give to us Northerner's who still support the COBBLERS to-days team and sub's and a decent match report.PLEASE'PLEASE,PLEASE.
Bill at 18:56:55 Saturday November 27 99
I hope all you Northampton scum die a horrible long painfull death. Long live Brighton and the Posh. You have 1 good player (Clare) and the rest of your players are about as good as Orient and my arse See ya wouldn't wanna be ya.
Marina. at 18:24:46 Saturday November 27 99
This is turning out to be an absolutely perfect week. Timing of trip ensured I didn't have to miss a home match, whilst away we win two on the trot, and I will be back for Macclesfield. (After last season at home to Macclesfield, I can't believe how much I am looking forward to that match!) (Paul, don't open any credit card bills that may arrive before I do.) Most go, lunch time here, day 3 of the turkey.
Anon at 18:16:47 Saturday November 27 99
Bring on Macclesfield Lambs to the slaughter ********KEVIN WILSONS CLARET AND WHITE ARMY**********
Gomez at 18:6:15 Saturday November 27 99
Just read the article on the Chron&Echo website where Paul Curtis attacked Atkins refusal to give youth a chance. Fair point, but shouldn't Curtis look at himself. We've had a Centre of Excellence for five years and not one player has come through the ranks to become a first team regular. I don't think you can blame that all on Atkins. I think it's time Curtis stepped aside and gave somebody else a chance.
steve at 18:5:23 Saturday November 27 99
Sounds to me like we should try and find the money to buy Daryl Clare.
Is this possible?
Anon at 17:16:30 Saturday November 27 99
Sorry about the tables. Couldn't configerate properly. Basically Cobblers are fifth but on same points as Darlington.
Anon at 17:14:2 Saturday November 27 99
Division Three
P W D L F A Pts
Barnet 19 11 4 4 28 21 37
Rotherham 19 11 3 5 28 12 36
Peterborough 19 10 4 5 28 21 34
Darlington 19 9 6 4 21 13 33
Northampton 19 10 3 6 21 15 33
Torquay 19 9 4 6 23 20 31
Plymouth 19 8 6 5 24 20 30
Halifax 19 9 3 7 22 19 30
TRB Mark at 17:11:53 Saturday November 27 99
Pooh 1 Barnet 2. Where is Mr Posh when you want to laugh at him?
Robert Dunkley at 17:4:9 Saturday November 27 99
Same 11 as Tuesday, but with Hunt on the bench for Peer!
Anon at 17:3:7 Saturday November 27 99
Does anyone know the starting 11, and substitutions etc
Robert Dunkley at 17:0:23 Saturday November 27 99
Can we have Tim Oglethorpe no, I know LET DOUGIE HODGSON BE THE COMMENTATOR he has more passion in his little toe than that idiot from Radio Northampton. Needless to say that bloke is from Radio West Midlands!
Mark P at 16:59:52 Saturday November 27 99
Get yer Cobblers Christmas cards! Be proud to be a Cobbler!
TRB Mark at 16:58:20 Saturday November 27 99
Unbelievably, the t**t of a commentator on Radio Northtrumpton has just said that we play in Maroon and white! Great win, well done lads! Barnet still leading! Come on you bees!
Robert Dunkley at 16:57:28 Saturday November 27 99
Cobblers go joint fourth, but Rotherham now top. Surely KW will be
Manager of the Month!
Anon at 16:56:7 Saturday November 27 99
Cobblers have won 3-1!!! and up to Unbeaten in five games away from home!
Anon at 16:43:9 Saturday November 27 99
Poppies 2 Thame 2 (Stuart Storer)
Anon at 16:42:39 Saturday November 27 99
Vegas Cobbler. To Shropshire Cobbler we're actually leading 3-1 now with Clare and Parrish scoring in rapid succession for NTFC (and the Posh are now losing at home to boot!)
Anon at 16:38:7 Saturday November 27 99
That is not funny Anon
Anon at 16:30:39 Saturday November 27 99
70 Mins: Brighton 1 Cobblers 3 (Corazzin, Clare, Parrish)
Anon at 16:30:5 Saturday November 27 99
They were like balls going into a net.
BR at 16:29:16 Saturday November 27 99
Yabba Dabba Dooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Anon at 16:28:50 Saturday November 27 99
Can anyone tell me what were the goals like ?
Deserted, Yardley at 16:28:10 Saturday November 27 99
You'd better stay in New York, Marina, we're playing a blinder without you.
Anon at 16:27:33 Saturday November 27 99
Just come back from town and I can't believe the score !!! Com on the Cobblers !!!!!!!!!!!
Anon at 16:24:3 Saturday November 27 99
Poppies 1 Thame United 2
Robert Dunkley at 16:22:39 Saturday November 27 99
PARRISH MAKES IT 3-1, he's back!
Robert Dunkley at 16:22:38 Saturday November 27 99
PARRISH MAKES IT 3-1, he's back!
Ray at 16:21:25 Saturday November 27 99
Even better......
Anon at 16:20:40 Saturday November 27 99
Posh are now 2-1 down at home to Barnet!
All together now at 16:19:0 Saturday November 27 99
The fields are green, the sky is blue.......
Ray at 16:18:2 Saturday November 27 99
Yeeehahhhhh!!!!
Anon at 16:17:2 Saturday November 27 99
Cobblers have scored again!!! Parrish!!! 1-3
Anon at 16:15:37 Saturday November 27 99
Cobblers have scored! Daryl Clare 1-2
Anon at 16:15:22 Saturday November 27 99
Any commentary ?, are we good, bad, running the show, hanging on. Please... desperate for some info.
Anon at 16:13:35 Saturday November 27 99
55 mins: Brighton 1 Cobblers 1
Anon at 16:8:55 Saturday November 27 99
Diamonds 1 Havant & Waterlooville 0 (darren Collins)
Anon at 16:6:21 Saturday November 27 99
Kettering 1 Thame United 0 (Dale Watkins)
The Shropshire Cobbler at 15:51:2 Saturday November 27 99
What's the score???
Anon at 15:49:20 Saturday November 27 99
Half-Time: Brighton 1 (Aspinall 31) Cobblers 1 (Corazzin pen 8)
Second half commentary of Cobblers on BBC Northampton coming up...
FA Trophy Second Round: Diamonds 0 Havant & Waterlooville 0
Poppies 0 Thame United 0
Anon at 15:42:45 Saturday November 27 99
Heineken Cup result: Grenoble 20 Saints 18
Nippon Cobbler at 15:40:18 Saturday November 27 99
Atkins
You're a sad, lonely old man
Bugger off
Up the Cobblers
Robert Dunkley at 15:36:14 Saturday November 27 99
Oh no! It was Warren Aspinall, the one who Sean Parrish implied was a pie man!
Ray at 15:36:9 Saturday November 27 99
Yup - Saints vs Grenoble.
Anon at 15:32:23 Saturday November 27 99
Brighton have equalised!
Robert Dunkley at 15:28:55 Saturday November 27 99
Why on earth is that Ray, European Cup Rugby? Or just cause they cannot be bothered, we need someone in Sussex not at the game then!
Ray at 15:19:39 Saturday November 27 99
Problem is there isn't any commentary from Brighton this afternoon.
Robert Dunkley at 15:12:23 Saturday November 27 99
CORAZZIN SCORES FROM THE SPOT! 1-0!
Anon at 14:45:48 Saturday November 27 99
Anyone out there with access to a radio, please.
Anon at 14:24:24 Saturday November 27 99
Surely the whole of Northampton hasn't gone to Brighton. Anybody left ?.
Ray at 11:42:27 Saturday November 27 99
Ah - I see the pattern now - R+D has decided the Cobblers are doing so well its pointless making stupid comments from the comfortable position of 4th. in the Conference and has now started having a go at this site. Well, guess hes on another loser there then.
Ian Atkins CV at 11:12:59 Saturday November 27 99
Holding off the challenge of some of the games best known faces I secured the job of Manager at Doncaster rovers, where again my Management skills were severely tested having to juggle budget talent and effort to find a successful combination. The team I inherited were 3rd bottom of the league in Division 3 and comfortably positioned at 15th upon completion of my short term assignment.
I joined my present club, Northampton Town in January 1995 with the team struggling in 23rd place in Division 3 and the club in the hands of the Receiver. Under difficult circumstances I started rebuilding the team, and finished a credible 16th in my first season in charge. Season 1997-98 saw the team complete a very successful campaign, culminating in winning promotion to League Division 2 at Wembley in 1997. This was followed a second successive Wembley appearance in the 1998 Division 2 Play-off Final. The success on the field was mirrored at the club where the financial standing improved sufficiently for the club to be taken out of Receivership, and financially secure, as a business. This was achieved by shrewd dealing in the transfer market, coupled with huge increases of revenue through the turnstiles with gates in rising to an average of 6,500 in a ground with a capacity of 7,300.
The team’s success attracted increased media coverage and the Club also benefited from live TV coverage and increases in sponsorship deals. The success of the first team also filtered through to the Reserve Team who won their League in the 1997/98 season (Capital Optimum Championship) for the first time in the clubs 100 year history. WE now have a thriving youth team, which ahas been in place for four years, and currently has two International youths to its credit.
Belper Cobbler at 10:31:33 Saturday November 27 99
According to today's Guardian, we have signed 2 (Icelandic?)players as free agents - Kristijan Brooks and Ingvar Olasen. Anybody know anything about them or why we haven't heard about it before?
The paper also recommends going to www.leaguemanagers.co.uk, members section to see Ian Atkins advertising his wares. Plus there's a surprisingly sympathetic article on Barry Fry, including a larger than necessary photo of the great man.
Sid at 9:51:28 Saturday November 27 99
So, another win will surely give Kev the Manager of the Month award? He deserves it, and should be going all out for the three points. We can go third today, but i have just looked at Rotherham's goal difference.... +15! Oh well fourth spot could be on the cards! COME ON COBBLERS!!!!!
R+D at 9:17:37 Saturday November 27 99
Ray-you're really losing visitors badly if there is this much of a gap between postings. And that reindeer question is bloody hard!
Ralph at 8:1:44 Saturday November 27 99
Absolutely! Last one in is a cissy!
Ray at 0:52:19 Saturday November 27 99
Everyone having an early night so they can get a fast start for the dash to Brighton tomorrow then?
Ralph at 23:16:34 Friday November 26 99
I can already smell that sea air. A stroll along the Palace Pier, gaze across the channel and up to Black Rock. Perhaps tea and scones in Rottingdean or a wander down The Lanes. A pint in The Bath Arms and an Uncle Sams followed by three points. Seems like a perfect day . . .
Nat at 22:20:32 Friday November 26 99
NSB, tried that one too, sorry!
NSB at 22:14:8 Friday November 26 99
Nat: one reindeer could be paired with santa????
NSB at 22:10:40 Friday November 26 99
At least we were in a league we could be relegated from unlike some teams........
NSB at 22:8:42 Friday November 26 99
Does this jameseyboy ever shut up????? We were celebrating when kettering kicked youre arse and kept you in non league where you belong...... NEVER EVER GONNA SEE YA NORTH STAND LOOOOOONATIC
Nat at 21:54:21 Friday November 26 99
Vince but the reindeer above him would already be part of a pair. Mark Too that could be a possibility. I originally thought that one could be pregnant therefore "10" reindeer and all paired up, (this was wrong) I will get the answer in December I'll let you all know what it is. Thanks for the help! Keep 'em coming......
Mark Too at 21:27:40 Friday November 26 99
Nat..
Although there are only 9 reindeer, maybe there is one other, possibly a Donkey. (No I am not joking, It doesn't say each reindeer is paired with another reindeer)
I hope this is helpful, although probably not! :o)
Anon at 21:20:0 Friday November 26 99
satisfaction...
Ralph at 20:56:23 Friday November 26 99
Peace, Love, good cheap cold beer, top class local live music regularly, where they keep the Marmite in Safeways, a goal scorer . . .
Ray at 20:38:24 Friday November 26 99
Such as?
Anon at 20:25:56 Friday November 26 99
Great site!!! - Some things hard to find
Ohhhhhhh! at 19:26:59 Friday November 26 99
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!
Anon at 16:46:30 Friday November 26 99
I have a feeling we're going to Wembley this year. Ha ha ha ha !
Bolton Cobbler at 16:20:53 Friday November 26 99
C'mon lets do the business tomorrow!!! Unfortunately I can't make it as I am ILL but I'm sure you'll sing you're hearts out.
COME ON THE TOWN
Danny at 16:17:49 Friday November 26 99
Just popped in to wish the Cobblers all the best for tomorrow. A win and we could be 1 point off the top..... wow. Unfortunately I was too late to cancel my ticket for Cardiff, Sixfields took the money out of my account and sent the offending item. spose I'll have to go now. If we win though, it'll make for a good night out.
Vince at 15:53:10 Friday November 26 99
Nat, are there 4 rows of 2 reindeer with the 9th one underneath the others but paired up with the one above him?
Vince at 15:52:32 Friday November 26 99
Nat, are there 2 rows of 4 reindeer with the 9th one underneath the others but paired up with the one above him?
Anon at 15:38:28 Friday November 26 99
I think you meant to put Nice
Nat at 15:34:46 Friday November 26 99
I've already exhausted that idea Carl and it's not the right answer, thanks anyway!
Vince at 15:22:46 Friday November 26 99
For Nive read good (don't ask me why I typed Nive!)
Vince at 15:20:41 Friday November 26 99
The club seem to have dug their heels in on ticket pricing for the AWS game against Cardiff. Nive for the kids who's school happens to be organising a party but it seems the others will have to pay the usual rate. This competition is renowned for low crowds in the early rounds and NTFC really should offer vastly reduced admission prices to all supporters. It's probably too late to change things now and I wouldn't be suprised if the game records the lowest gate for a first team competitive fixture since we moved to Sixfields.
Carl at 13:57:22 Friday November 26 99
Nat, one possibility, thrown up in discussion with workmates, is that the Reindeer are ordered in 3 rows of 3, therefore each reindeer would be part of a pair x would be a pair with y, y would pair with x and z, and z would pair with y, this is the only one we could come up with, whether it is right or not, who knows. UP THE COBBLERS!
Sid at 13:56:12 Friday November 26 99
Anyone with any last GTA's? Email me with your guess.
Sid at 13:55:18 Friday November 26 99
Ron, I e-mailed the club about this and they said that "the best way of optimizing revenue and attendacne was too just give discounts to school parties" - make what you will of that, but I think they have got it drastically wrong. I also pointed out that just days before is the Macc game, and many people, with or without season tickets (especially without) will not be able to afford it, and so won't bother going down to watch such a low profile game. They said they took note of this.
Robert Dunkley at 13:21:27 Friday November 26 99
Now Taylor has gone from Gillingham, lets hope Christian Lee recovers from his knee injury and regains his form of two years ago, and scores goals for fun and is sold for £2million giving us 500k!
Anon at 12:31:22 Friday November 26 99
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, tricky
Nat at 12:11:20 Friday November 26 99
Can anyone help me out with this puzzle it's been bugging me all day:
"Santa has 9 reindeer towing his sledge, although that is an odd number, every reindeer is paired up in twos, how? Clue, think of the number 9"
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Ron at 11:39:22 Friday November 26 99
I understand that the Cobblers are refusing to reduce admission prices for the Cardiff game. Anyone agree with me that we are being taken for a ride again. Who organised the boycott at Orient? How about one for the Cardiff game? Am I on my own?
Corn on the cob at 10:41:37 Friday November 26 99
sorry to disagree guys but Byfield looked a class apart when he was with us!
he looked so lively and if a permanent move was made, his effort would go up a notch!
Morrow , Byfield front row, oooooh suits you!
Steve at 9:21:56 Friday November 26 99
Me too. If we need a striker, play Morrow. Byfield looked good for his first game, but faded fast.
Carl at 8:57:44 Friday November 26 99
I didn't rate him much either, he seemed to always be in the 'I'm only here on loan' frame of mind to me
Ralph at 8:46:56 Friday November 26 99
MartinW - I guess I don't matter then? I thought Byfield was no better than what we had and Morrow a far better prospect. He didn't impress me. He was just okay.
Carl at 8:25:58 Friday November 26 99
Pompey Cobbler, sadly I am not at Uni. down here either, so the SU is out I am afraid, those were the days though eh? As for Car Sharing, yes I will be up for that the only problem being I always go home for the weekend, leaving work early Friday and coming back Sunday evening or very early (5am) Monday morning, so depending upon your situation I don't know if this will be viable.
Anon at 1:7:7 Friday November 26 99
oi, BYFIELD nooooooooo you lazy sod, give me larry any day!
MartinW at 23:5:56 Thursday November 25 99
Has anyone heard if we have signed a striker? Don't count Clare as he is an attacking right sided midfielder. Seems that the quietness over signing Nicholls of Chelsea is a sign that he won't come. Which was always going to be likely, firstly because we could not afford his wages and would have to negotiate what we would contribute to his pay. Also, the lad probably would not want to step down to the Third when there are other sides in the First and Second that would be interested. Carlo does need a partner up front everyone excepts that so why do we not just have another go at signing Darren Byfield on a free. He impressed all those that matter at Sixfields and I reckon he could be persuaded now that Atkins has gone. He did not like it here because of the way we played football. Things have drastically changed on that score.
If he is good enough to play for Aston Villa in the UEFA Cup....
Mick at 22:54:46 Thursday November 25 99
btw if you want some tips, how about Lazio at 8-1 for the Champions League, and Germany at 9-1 for Euro 2000? Not very loyal, but hey, it's money.
Mick at 22:40:39 Thursday November 25 99
Cobblers odds to win Div 3 our now best price 8-1 from 14-1. Surrey Racing, who were offering 14s have slashed their price to 5-1 joint 3rd favourites with The Fat Boys. They must have taken a fair bit of money from somewhere. I hope you punters out there took my Man City tip of 12-1 for Div 1 in October. They are now 6-4 and look like cruising it. (I hope)
Captain Cavewoman at 22:20:25 Thursday November 25 99
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Yaya at 22:13:59 Thursday November 25 99
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Ralph at 21:11:14 Thursday November 25 99
For those going to Brighton on Saturday, Withdean was and I think still is a bit of an upmarket residential area, mock tudor! It is situated just off the A23 as you approach the town from the north. If you are looking for a stroll along the pier/prom prior to the game remember the ground is a good couple of miles from the seafront. Prematch nosh can be obtained from an array of KFC's, Fish & Chips etc on the A23 just past Preston Park. I can recommend the chilli burgers from Uncle Sams, a burger joint on the London Road opposite St Peters Church. I love Brighton!
Wilf at 20:58:39 Thursday November 25 99
What a top name! Nearly as good as Ralph!
R+D at 19:31:45 Thursday November 25 99
Anyone home? Carl, you must be here, you always are!
Bit quiet tonight at 18:55:4 Thursday November 25 99
Posted on a Sheff Utd Website.
I'm feeling all angry about these modern day footballers, I know why
they have gone all soft - It's because of poncy names. That's what it is.
Remember in the old days, when footy players kicked a fucking
ball made out of ten pound of clay stitched inside a steel-reinforced
leather shell with laces made out of piano wire? Well, in them days
players could only survive the rigours of the game because they were
called things like Albert, Arthur, Bert, Harry, Bill, Eddie, Bob, Jack
and Tommy.
Fucking tough names for tough men, them was.
And what do we have now? Jason, Wayne, Dean, Ryan, Jamie,
Robbie. Fucking tarts' names, they are. Great big fucking puffs.
No wonder the ball's like a fucking balloon and shin pads is like slices of
bread. In the old days you never saw a Len Shackleton or a Billy Wright with
a puffy little Sondico piece of paper down his little thin socks.
Fucking shinpads in them days was made out of library books, and socks was
like sackcloth.
Same with the jerseys. Fucking shirts with holes in now so they can breathe.
Yes, so that little Jody's hairless chest can breathe and he doesn't
get a chill. Fuck off. Stanley Matthews used to dribble round Europe's
finest wearing a fucking tent and shorts cobbled together from the
jacket of his de-mob suit. Aye, he fucking did.
No wonder players fall over all the time whenever an opponent comes anywhere
near them.
And they never used to show their arses at one another either.
Can you imagine what might have happened if Don Revie had flashed
his ring at Nat Lofthouse during a City-Bolton Wanderers game? He'd
have got one of them size- hobnail fuckers up his bastard chuff.
Fucking therapy for stress my arse! Stan Collymore slaps his missus about
and he
takes
three seasons off with stress counselling. What the fuck is that
all about? In the old days it was expected for footballers to belt the
old sow about a bit, specially after a bad defeat. And the women used to
expect
it, and so they should have. They was lucky to be married to
footballers. Ha! Trevor Morley got a kitchen knife in his back off his wife
and
was
out of action for three month. Soft twat.
Archie McShitt of Port Vale got run over with horse and cart one Friday
night
and he still
turned out against Bradford the following day. And he scored two goals.
That's
cos his name wasn't "Trevor". Good old Archie. Broke his hip, both his legs,
murdered his wife and buried her under the patio and still made the England
team
for
the Home Internationals. Did he have any "stress counselling"? Did he
bollocks!
And drugs? There was none of that in the old days. Oh, no. In them days
it was a quick shot of morphine before kick-off and you was lucky
if you got that. By half-time it had all but wore off so they pumped you
full of laudanum. None of this cocaine sniffing and shooting up class A
narcotics.
Goal celebrations? Don't talk to me about goal celebrations.Crawling on
the floor and thrusting their hips at the crowd. Huh! I'd like to have
seen Cliff Bastin do that after a run down the left flank and crossing
for Alex James to fire home a winner. Handshakes...and that was all
you got. That and a wank in the showers afterwards. But it was a proper
wank...all man stuff. None of these puffy wanks between blokes that you
get nowadays with players like Greame Le Saux and Stephen Gerrard.
Allegedly.
In them days, there was nowt wrong with it cos it didn't mean nowt.
They used to say there was a "gay atmosphere" in the dressing room after the
match.But it didn't mean owt mucky. Just a bit of harmless spanking the
plank
among healthy young sportsmen. Aye. I know. Me dad told me.
Sixty grand a fucking week! Ha! I wouldn't pay 'em tuppence. Two bob
Tommy Lawton used to get...a month! And Tom Finney still worked as a
plumber four days a week when he was playing for England. It's true,
you know.Fucking is. Players had to work them days just to make up their
money.
Not like today. Stan Pearson had to clean sewers and doubled up as
Old Trafford shithouse cleaner. He had to go off during one game because
some cunt had built a log cabin and blocked the U-bend. And that Eddie
Hapgood was a male model...though he never liked to talk about it.
So I say we start calling kids real male names again.
If you're having a kid, don't even consider puffy names and shite names
like what people call their kids these days. Otherwise what we gonna
get in twenty years' time? The England team full of players called
Keanu, Ronan, Ashley and fucking Chesney. Fuck that! Call your kids
Alf, Herbert, Len, Frank, Fred and Wilf. And let's get the puffs out of
the game once and for all.
I thank you.
Deepcut Cobbler at 18:37:27 Thursday November 25 99
"Home"??!!?? match on Tuesday. That was nice. I only had to travel for two hours from Salisbury. Cracking turn out for a Tuesday with the distance involved. Good to see a sensible ref when the Cobblers refused to take the free kick when the wall wasn't ten yards. When he went striding up to the Cobblers players I thought it was at least yellow card time. When he then stepped out a good ten yards and Hendon smacked it in I couldn't stop laughing. They were mugged or what? Despite what has been said earlier I don't think it is time to stop looking for a consistent goalscorer. The amount of play we had in both halves on Tuesday, we should have been out of sight by half time let alone by the time of our second!!! The look of disbelief on Sammo's face when he realised he had handled the ball said it all. But how many players are caught with that one? Going up for a header and the arm comes out striking the ball. At least it wasn't fatal. Anyway great night out again. Can't get to Withdean for Sat but we need to maintain the momentum now.. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!!!..
Ricardo at 16:46:54 Thursday November 25 99
OOh hand bags Danny...you got a point though!
Danny at 16:11:36 Thursday November 25 99
You little Diamonds fans make we laugh. We are better than u this, you are going down that, we are coming up the other. LOOK AT WHERE WE ARE IN DIVISION 3, HOW MANY POINTS WE ARE BEHIND THE SCUM, AND OUR CURRENT FORM AT THE MOMENT. The way you're going you're "fans" will desert you again when it becomes clear you're staying down, just like the last two seasons. We don't care about you. We just laugh at you the same as we used to at Kettering. We ONLY hate Peterborough.
Kobbler at 15:59:9 Thursday November 25 99
Jameseyboy - You are and always will be a non-league village idiot so kindly toddle off to a messageboard of your own to spout your dull whinings. We'll all laugh when Ilkeston beat you.
Pompey Cobbler at 15:43:4 Thursday November 25 99
No - I was about 10 years ago - decided to stay down here. If you fancy car sharing to games leave me a message here. In return can you sign me and mate in to the Union on a Friday night ???Oh yes.
Carl at 15:1:37 Thursday November 25 99
Definitely not, are you a student down here?
Pompey Cobbler at 14:43:20 Thursday November 25 99
...the bloke who has scratched NTFC on the toilet door in The Fuzz and Firkin ?
Carl at 14:22:46 Thursday November 25 99
No wasn't me.
Pompey Cobbler at 14:13:54 Thursday November 25 99
Carl - you're not the bloke who was staring at the Cobblers sticker in the back of my car which was parked outside The India Arms are you ?
Carl at 13:28:43 Thursday November 25 99
So it looks like we have sold our total allocation for the Brighton game, what a great advert that is for us, I think this has only happened once before this year. What with me living in Pompey it should be a local game, but half the crack is driving there and back for away games, so I will be visiting Northamptonshire tomorrow night, WOOHOO, then driving back down here Saturday morning, hopefully seeing plenty of you lot on the motorways on the way down, just hope we win, which is a possibility. COOL. UP THE COBBLERS!!!!!
Pompey Cobbler at 13:1:28 Thursday November 25 99
I have directions to Withdean if any body wants them (Jamesygirl - do you need them for your LEAGUE visit this season ?- oh no , sorry - I meant the directions for Forest Green. For a moment you had me convinced you weren't an amatuer side) Anyways, theres no parking by the ground as the local constabulary don't like it - but there is a park and ride scheme which apparently your match ticket entitles you to use. Sorry if this old news - just trying to be helpful.
Jacks at 10:18:22 Thursday November 25 99
I haven't posted on here for a VERY long time - but - what is getting increasingly funny are the R+D comments of superiority. The banality of it all - your club bears no relevance to what we do. You are a Conference side - and you have to admit that your current form suggests you will remain one, certainly this season. What you have behind you is money, pure and simple...and yes - we can all see that - that is not the thing you should be proud of - pride comes through the team, the club...money cannot buy it. In effect - what you then have is 11 players who play as individuals.....not as a team... this is precisely WHY The Cobblers are now regaining form, with coherent, progressive and enthusiastic management, which quite evidently Talbot does not offer (or rather is not CAPABLE of offering). It's pointless comparing us - the ONLY thing we have in common is a county and a few of our ex players. I am DELIGHTED for you to now have secured the services of Billy Turley (phew). Yes - you are welcome on this board - it is open to everyone - but think before you assume your palce in the 3rd division next season - is it REALLY going to happen under YOUR current management - I think not
Anon at 9:40:11 Thursday November 25 99
34 - 4, Vaughan and Adams starting the fightback
Carl at 8:58:54 Thursday November 25 99
Cricket score, quickly, just to show we are bad at everything England are currently 2 Runs for 4 Wickets
Ray at 8:50:30 Thursday November 25 99
On the Third Division board? They obviously have ideas above their station. If they are so wonderful, how come they are only 4th?
Carl at 8:29:58 Thursday November 25 99
I can't believe the nugget has put the exact same comment on the 3rd Div. board, oh my they are even sadder than I imagined.
Carl at 8:26:11 Thursday November 25 99
Mr. Boy the reason I hate the fecking lot of you, is because you come on here and give us your real honest opinions, just like that pile of poo below. I would feel more than embaressed if I support a 'big' club like you lot, money is not the saviour. Look at Blackburn, so maybe you will come up, I hope you don't, but maybe you will, you ain't going to do a Wimbledon. And has for other teams sussing us out, if teams can suss out a team who play nice passing football, with a strong defence then good luck to them, but as for you lot well.....
JAMESYBOY at 0:17:42 Thursday November 25 99
Well Wobblers. An excellent win for your highly talented outfit, on Tuesday. I hope you all made it home safe and well. There didn’t seem to many of you behind that goal. It looked a bit like a scene from fraggle rock when you scored your second goal. I spotted G-MAN he looked such a twat, (sorry G-man I didn’t mean it I’m truly sorry please forgive me) I’m sure your all aware we lost 1-0, although know one likes to lose, there was not many disappointed faces on Tuesday night. One less competition to worry about. It was much like a friendly game. Let’s gets back to you lot 7th place in the league, only four points behind the leaders. What’s going on? Surely this is not a push for promotion. Do you never learn, you are a div 3 team, with div 3 players. Like before if you do get promotion it will help you for a while. You will be high on confidence, but in the end teams will work you out. And you will be relegated once again. Your board of directors has no ambition? As I recall just over a year or so ago Instead of investing in players. Your board invested your hard-earned cash on improving your tannoy system Hardly the act of an ambitious club. Remember the pain of last may? God it hurt so bad didn’t it. NORTHAMPTON RELEGATED to div 3. That was a great day, I celebrated in our village hall. You know at best you will be a struggling 2-div club, at worst struggling year after year to stay in div 3.That is why you hate us so much, you know we will soon catch and over take you. Almost forgot. SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
WSD at 22:56:56 Wednesday November 24 99
I only ever visit it to plug my site :-)
Carl at 22:55:47 Wednesday November 24 99
How are we all doing, and has anyone ever visited the POSH Messageboard, what a boring bunch of tossers they are
WSD at 22:54:43 Wednesday November 24 99
Howdo NSB
NSB at 22:46:13 Wednesday November 24 99
evenin WSD
WSD at 22:44:32 Wednesday November 24 99
ALRITE DAVE?! No word back from UCAS yet - but then again it has only been a few days!! Give us a bell if you make it down to Sixfields. Ta ta
NSB at 22:42:55 Wednesday November 24 99
Theyre probably from some pub team and the club has somehow noticed them...... thats how kevin keegan got into footie with scunthorpe.....
NSB at 22:40:52 Wednesday November 24 99
They creep out of sme rock, come on as a sub for ten minutes, enough time for the club to establish they are crap, then crawl back
Carl at 22:38:49 Wednesday November 24 99
Another point is, where the hell do they all come from, trialists that is
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 22:30:7 Wednesday November 24 99
Good Evening all,
Nice win last night for the mighty cobblers.... Anyhting more about Paul Dalton. Any word back yet WSD? When do we play HUll @ home as i might try and get my friend to bring down his car so i can see a game at last at Sixfields. Well when you watch T.V news tommorow, watch out for a Cobblers scarf.I am on the march for Education in London and I am wearing my Cobbler scarf.
VIV LA REVOLUTION,
Dave.E
NSB at 22:30:4 Wednesday November 24 99
Why do we allways get trialists? we never sign any permanently and they all disappear afte theyve finished......
Reserves team tonight at 22:15:38 Wednesday November 24 99
Team: Binder, C Thompson, Meade, Hughes, Peer, Hunt, Gibb (sub 29 R
Thompson), Howard, Morrow, Sturridge (sub 45 Brooks - trialist), Gould (sub
75 Olason - trialist). Subs: Dickson, Champelovier.
NSB at 21:55:46 Wednesday November 24 99
Guys who do you reckon is best, hope or howey? i reckon hope myself although he lacks the experience of howey.... hes definetely one to watch out for......
Ralph at 21:52:47 Wednesday November 24 99
So who played then?
Anon at 21:46:47 Wednesday November 24 99
Reserves lost 0-1
Jamie (it doesn't matter what my surname is) Dale at 21:11:30 Wednesday November 24 99
when you see adam next yeah, point and laugh as he is really funny you know corky as he is the biggest piece of trailer park trash to walk gods green earth tee hee his real name is bill , bill gates tee hee any way what is was the score tonight
Carly Dalchow xx at 21:7:17 Wednesday November 24 99
Hello! I don't fancy mat may despite what matthew bushell thinks, i fancy him, big time!!!
Carly Dalchow xx at 21:7:10 Wednesday November 24 99
Hello! I don't fancy mat may despite what matthew bushell thinks, i fancy him, big time!!!
A Kev at 21:2:26 Wednesday November 24 99
Ralph, hurry up, we're waiting for you to show before we start the game.
Carl at 20:46:47 Wednesday November 24 99
Hello S & M alright?
R+D at 20:43:6 Wednesday November 24 99
Never mind, Ralph. No need to get all uppettey about it.
TRB Mark at 20:42:15 Wednesday November 24 99
Ray, don't comments like Mike Moody's make it all worthwhile? Niv, I was there at Gay meadow! Almost as good as Bristol Rovers, perhaps even better!
Ralph at 20:28:48 Wednesday November 24 99
Bugger, bugger, bugger! I've missed tonight's reserve game! Bugger!
Carly Dalchow xxxx at 20:20:14 Wednesday November 24 99
I love bushell
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Corky at 20:14:14 Wednesday November 24 99
What the f*ck? Who has been on here ripping the pissout of me? I don't like young boys, I don't speak out of my arse and I would definately apologise to Carly cos she is a bitch. Adam Bushell, do you really believe I would write that and also if click on that name you will see that the e mail address that that bas*ard put on there is not my proper one, just my piss about e mail address so of course it was not me.
Everyone, I hate Carly Dalchow and Matthew Bushell fancies her, so do I think that Matthew is a freak, of course I do!!!!
Danny at 20:9:58 Wednesday November 24 99
20??? well thats still more than the total amount of people to visit a Direones site!!!!
R+D at 19:29:32 Wednesday November 24 99
Still gloating over last night? Oh, and congrats, Ray. A great achievement concidering there are only 20 Cobblers who know how to use a PC.
Or...... at 19:8:7 Wednesday November 24 99
http://www.cobblers.free-online.co.uk
Match report available here at 17:53:40 Wednesday November 24 99
http://www.fromtheterrace.co.uk
SBJ at 17:41:43 Wednesday November 24 99
Cypriot Cobbler: I was in Cyprus in 1974 with the UN when my father was with the RAF (I was 2 years old). Based at Nicosia, which I notice is now basically a big nightclub. Better than my actual birthplace which is now a furniture warehouse. Anyway, football: dead pleased with last night's result, and with the run of results overall since Wilson took over. Hopefully he sees his future with us for a couple of seasons at least - perhaps win promotion this year, then see us to a safe / challenging berth in div 2 the following year, get some stability behind us, get a couple of really decent players in (not that we've got bad players now of course), then follow man City and Watford upwards. I agree with all those blokes in the Cobblers' match programmes - we should realistically be able to get into division one within the next 10 years and remain there. Despite all the apathy I have about the Windscreen shield, I think we'll take that and get promotion this year, and that should see us right for next season. Call me over-optimistic, but now that it seems our goal-scoring problem is being diminished what else is there stopping us from realising our potential? Bring on Brighton, then put the record straight against the Macc Lads (the last two games against them were SO bad), kick out Cardiff, and up we go!
Mike Mooney at 16:19:30 Wednesday November 24 99
Came across your website because my daughter is going out with a Cobblers fan at Exeter University. She went to the match on 23/11/99. As a lifelong Man. City fan and referee I must say how impressed I am with your whole site. Spent 20odd minutes reading about your historic role in the anti racist moves in football. Will come back again in future to keep up to date. Keep up the good work!!!
N I V at 15:56:35 Wednesday November 24 99
Pt 2 of my message is leave your message(if any) on this page please. How many people out there shared the same euphoria and relief as I did on May 8 1993 at Gay Meadow on the pitch?
All the best
NIV (The Cypriot Cobbler)
cwt at 15:51:52 Wednesday November 24 99
is their a site where i can read the match report
N I V at 15:50:35 Wednesday November 24 99
Hello everybody. I wonder if any of you kind people can assist me in finding live COBBLERS broadcasts on the internet.I am currently serving in Cyprus in the RAF so as you all may gather,getting to a match isn`t three easy.If anyone can help please Email me at the aforementioned address.UP THE COBBLERS.NIV (The Cypriot Cobbler)
Clare at 15:47:49 Wednesday November 24 99
My phone number is..... oh sorry you mean Daryl's squad number
Carl at 15:4:33 Wednesday November 24 99
About the Number that is
Carl at 15:4:4 Wednesday November 24 99
I reckon you are right, Robert.
Robert Dunkley at 15:1:25 Wednesday November 24 99
Sad question I know, what number is Clare 18??
Ray at 14:7:43 Wednesday November 24 99
Having a Webmaster's meeting and not inviting THE WebMASTER eh?
Anon at 13:18:26 Wednesday November 24 99
RAY, RAY, RAY. HE'S DONE 200K.
Carl at 13:16:49 Wednesday November 24 99
Cheltenham fan, quite loud, but deafening would not be the way I would describe it
WSD at 13:13:27 Wednesday November 24 99
Ray - From the Terrace isn't my site :p I've heard rumours from Rob about a webmasters meeting b4 the Macc game
Cheltenham Fan at 11:50:20 Wednesday November 24 99
How much noice did we make the other Friday as from the away end it was deffing was it that loud elsewhere in the ground
Bad Joke Societys Buddy at 11:17:32 Wednesday November 24 99
Two deaf people get married. During the first week of marriage, they
find that they are unable to communicate in the bedroom when they
turn off the lights because they can't see each other using sign
language. After several nights of fumbling around and
misunderstandings, the wife decides to find a solution.
"Honey," she signs, "why don't we agree on some simple signals? For
instance, at night, if you want to have sex with me, reach over and
squeeze my left breast one time. If you don't want to have sex, reach
over and squeeze my right breast one time."
The husband thinks this is a great idea and signs back to his wife,
"Great idea. Now if you want to have sex with ME, reach over and pull
on my penis one time. If you don't want to have sex, reach over and
pull on my penis ... fifty times."
Lawrence at 11:10:21 Wednesday November 24 99
Hendon is different class. It wont be long before a big club snaps him up. Does anyone know how long he signed for???
Lawrence at 11:1:15 Wednesday November 24 99
Hendon is different class. How long will it be before a big club snaps him up. Does anyone know how long he signed for???
Danny at 10:29:49 Wednesday November 24 99
On last nights Cobblers Comments, I liked the idea of calling Rubbish & Direones S&M fantastic. that'll confuse them. and S&M fan, why were you not at the game last night??? Also you mentioned the S&M site never goes down..... possibly cos there's no bugger on there to make it go down. You all spend your time on here!!!!!
Danny at 10:27:52 Wednesday November 24 99
While down in deepest darkest Devon last night I missed quite an entertaining night on Cobblers Comments. Never mind. We played well, especially once we'd got ourselves together after the penalty. Great finish from Hendon. Brighton on saturday, hope this week flys by..... oh and Mr Posh is suddenly very quiet!!!!
Rubbish & Direones at 10:24:45 Wednesday November 24 99
Oh ha ha ha poor little Wobblers, you're season isn't going to plan is it. you're slipping down the table and losing games ha ha ha. Come to nice little Rushden with its clean stadium. The futures bright the futures...... oh bugger they're doing well 7th in Division 3 level with the 5th place team and 4 points behind the leaders..... mummy can you help me turn my PC off, and can you get me a ticket for the Brighton v Northampton game on saturday. I want to be a Cobblers fan now cos they're winning again.
Bolton Cobbler at 9:56:10 Wednesday November 24 99
Great win last night, just the sort of thing we needed. Hunter back to his best, Daryl Clare looking a good signing, Carlo back in the goals. Great stuff. I'd be happy with a point on Saturday to maintain our form, its a hard place to win at. Interesting comments made by Paul Curtis the other day regarding the youth team, looks like Morrow Hughes and Thompson will all get a chance before the end of the season under Wilson, which is great news. It was funny to read the swipe at Atkins youth policy also, saying "Micheal Owen wouldn't have stood a chance" under Atkins. Also someone mentioned on the mail group that Curtis should be given a testemonial. I'm in full agreement with that, as I would imagine most fans are.
BR at 9:42:38 Wednesday November 24 99
Vince - The announcement over the PA at Exeter was to the effect that tickets for the FA cup went on sale to all supporters next Monday morning. Nice to see they value the loyalty of season ticket holders then! Our allocation system is very fair by comparison.
Dyl at 9:41:33 Wednesday November 24 99
If we beat Brighton, what are the odds on KW getting Manager of the Month?
Anon at 9:39:37 Wednesday November 24 99
oooh a Last of the Summer Wine gag from Ralph!!!! He just goes from strength to strength!
Adam Clarke at 9:33:30 Wednesday November 24 99
I have a confession to make. I am the type of person who likes young children in dark rooms on our own. Especially young boys. I would like to apoligise to Carly D because I said some nasty things that I did not mean. I can not help but speak out of my arse.
Ralph at 9:12:17 Wednesday November 24 99
Marina - Does Howard know you have gone to New York?
Vince at 8:51:37 Wednesday November 24 99
...and of course,well done Cobblers for a great result last night and for all those who made the long trip to Devon and back.We continue to average 2 points a game (2.125 to be precise!) since the Kevs took pver and if we can keep it up a top 3 finish is very much on the cards.
Vince at 8:46:54 Wednesday November 24 99
The attendance at Exeter last night was very low (presumably their supporters didn't need to attend the game to get priority for tickets for their FA Cup game against Everton) Throughout the country attendances were low and it seems that whenever clubs play on tuesdays or wednesdays the crowds are often well below average. With this in mind NTFC should make every effort to get a decent crowd for the AWS game against Cardiff. Whatever happens the club are not going to make much from this game so we might as well make a few hundred quid in front of 5000 as 2000 or less.
Ray at 8:36:2 Wednesday November 24 99
No - you're not sad - just a normal Cobblers supporter..
marina at 3:39:40 Wednesday November 24 99
Hi Paul and Chris, am very excited about this....have just found the site, seen the score, and yet I,m in America. This technology's a laugh isn't it? I was walking down Broadway at 3.00ish their time, never been in New York before, and all I could think about was how were we getting on in Exeter, does that make me sound slightly sad?
? I can now relax, and enjoy the rest of my holiday, until Saturday anyway. Look forward to seeing you both soon!
BR at 1:50:51 Wednesday November 24 99
Couldn't go to bed without reading the match "commentary" on here. It's amazing how different the perception gained from the radio is. It was not a classic by any means but we deserved the win. There was no fight at the back of the stands. Perhaps a measure of how little our defence got involved in the second half is the fact that I didn't realise Howey had been replaced by Hope until I read it on here just now! It was the other end of the pitch though and the floodlights must have been all of 60W !
BR at 1:27:4 Wednesday November 24 99
Just in from Exeter. 420 miles - well worth it. Ralph reported my mobile ramblings accurately so nothing to add. Nice one Cobblers (and Fans) we easily made more noise than them. During the second half we could hear O'Reilly instructing the defence from the opposite end of the pitch! I'm tired. Goodnight.
G-Man at 0:55:15 Wednesday November 24 99
CMON COBBLERS!!!!! What a brilliant win it makes our promotion push gather even more strength. Ian Hendon is one hell of a player and should be a Prem player. England could certainly use him.
Ray at 0:35:2 Wednesday November 24 99
What Webmasters meeting?
Ray at 0:34:31 Wednesday November 24 99
Tut tut WSD, your site playing up again? :o)
WSD at 0:21:13 Wednesday November 24 99
Never fear everone!! Match reports have been sent!
WSD at 23:52:44 Tuesday November 23 99
For anyone waiting for my match report, From The Terrace's server is down so you'll have to wait til its up again - sorry!
WSD at 23:51:11 Tuesday November 23 99
And congrats Ray on the 200kay - hey I'm a poet and don't I 'kin know it!! Will you be attending the webmasters meeting next saturday?
WSD at 23:48:25 Tuesday November 23 99
Oh how I weep when I hear Mike Sewell reading the sports news on radio one :o( EXCELLENT WIN LADS - WELL DONE ONE AND ALL - especially the hardy souls who made the trip down. Now all we need is NOT TO LOSE at the Withdean... FOUR points off the top! We can do this Town - CUMMON!!!!!
Nat at 23:6:25 Tuesday November 23 99
In the "old" days if went 1-0 down we would have never clawed our way back to a 2-1 win okay Exeter were poor, but these are the teams we HAVE to beat in order to win promotion. Well done lads! and well done Ray for the 200K
Nat at 23:0:10 Tuesday November 23 99
Sorry 7th but joint 5th!! The commentator should be shot! I've never known anybody so unenthusiastic
Nat at 22:56:55 Tuesday November 23 99
Wahey 7th and we're in the play-offs and only 4 points of the 'Boro!!
With midweek kick-off on at 11.30 and only 4 teams playing in our region tonight, (Colchester, Cambridge, Luton and ourselves) are we in for some extended highlights. Plus we were the only ones to win, so we should have prime time. Altogether now "WE'RE THE PRIDE OF ANGLIA!!)
Sid at 22:51:17 Tuesday November 23 99
nearly forgot, well done Town, and Congratulations Ray on the 200,000 mark!
Anon at 22:50:59 Tuesday November 23 99
Where are we in the league????
Sid at 22:50:34 Tuesday November 23 99
Ralph, I agree. When Exeter got their penalty, our commentator said, "oh and Ian Sampson has handled the ball... (pause) and it is a penalty to Exeter" - in a monotone voice. At least Mike Sewell had a bit of passion when something happened!
Ralph at 22:42:15 Tuesday November 23 99
Who ever posted 'Christmas cards now in the shop' thanks for the info. I'll just get Janet out of bed!
Mike at 22:40:54 Tuesday November 23 99
Keep your hands to yer self mush!
Robert Dunkley at 22:35:32 Tuesday November 23 99
Give me the mike, I'll do it!
Ralph at 22:33:52 Tuesday November 23 99
Respect for the three hundred or so Cobblers FANS who made the trip, my estimation around four hundred miles round trip with most returning to the Shire around one thirty. My hats off to you all!
Ralph at 22:33:29 Tuesday November 23 99
I spoke with Big Roy after the game and he felt Hunter had a sound return, busy without being spectacular. Parrish had another good game marred by a silly booking. Savage also came in for praise and Roy also mentioned the introduction of Howard (for Clare) for once was not greeted with boos. Overall a good solid away performance without being spectacular. A big plus was our desire to push on at one each and go for the win. Thanks Roy, safe journey mate!
Ralph at 22:25:33 Tuesday November 23 99
Well that was totally and utterly diabolical! Nothing short of pathetic, lacking in passion, no tactical awareness, unclear and muddled! When are Radio Northampton gonna replace this Blackmore geezer and give us a half decent commentator! This bloke is better suited to the state opening of parliament!!!!! Bring back Tim Oglethorpe or I'll have to listen the game with the sound turned down.
Tony at 22:8:56 Tuesday November 23 99
7th In the table with 30 points! But.... ONLY 4 POINTS off the joint leaders P&*H and Barnet.
R+D at 21:54:14 Tuesday November 23 99
Were you crap.
R+D at 21:51:22 Tuesday November 23 99
Last time I went on one of those sites it buggered in my pc.
Carl at 21:51:3 Tuesday November 23 99
I was No. 200,000
AH at 21:51:1 Tuesday November 23 99
Sadly Misguided
Carl at 21:50:29 Tuesday November 23 99
Look it up, you are on the internet aren't you, type it in on a Search page, but make sure your Mum isn't about.
R+D at 21:49:45 Tuesday November 23 99
Super + Magestic? (!)
Ian at 21:48:24 Tuesday November 23 99
R+D, how about Shit and More shit, an apt description of the Direones? Amazing that no-one noticed that they were visitor 200000. Congratulations Ray!
Tony at 21:48:7 Tuesday November 23 99
That's what the geezer on Sky Sports told me! :)
AH at 21:47:53 Tuesday November 23 99
R+D Sad and Miserable
Robert Dunkley at 21:46:57 Tuesday November 23 99
Tony what about HULL in October????
MartinW at 21:46:24 Tuesday November 23 99
Hey, we're just four points off the top and about 6th by my reckoning. Something to celebrate. Get in!!!!!!
Nice to see that Carlo has got his scoring boots on!
Tony at 21:44:28 Tuesday November 23 99
Our first away Win since September!! So let's still not get carried away. We were poor, but they were poorer!
R+D at 21:44:21 Tuesday November 23 99
What does S & M stand for then?
Carl at 21:43:9 Tuesday November 23 99
Obviously didn't listen to the game did you then S & M. You lost, and wasn't it a home game, so the next question has to be why weren't you there? Is it a school day tomorrow?
AH at 21:42:4 Tuesday November 23 99
Away wins! Things are looking good......
R+D at 21:42:0 Tuesday November 23 99
Carl, if you're still here, she got it.
R+D at 21:40:48 Tuesday November 23 99
You flukey arseholes.
Carl at 21:40:27 Tuesday November 23 99
I'm a complete inbecile.
Carl at 21:39:52 Tuesday November 23 99
Superb
Tony at 21:38:54 Tuesday November 23 99
Final score, WE WON!!!
R+D at 21:38:0 Tuesday November 23 99
I'm a wanker, and yes this is really me
Carl at 21:37:48 Tuesday November 23 99
Full time result from the Reliant Robin Conference: Sad muppets with a sparkly stone in their name 0, someone I can't even remember 1.
Tony at 21:37:10 Tuesday November 23 99
Bugger, Rotherham have scored against Mansfield! If only Mansfield could have held on!
R+D at 21:36:44 Tuesday November 23 99
Tony, you cannot spell to save your life!
R+D at 21:35:55 Tuesday November 23 99
Come on Exeter. You know you can do it!
Tony at 21:35:52 Tuesday November 23 99
Parish booked for throwing the ball away! Hope came on for Howey at half time, as Howey did not sound match fit! about a minutte of normal time left, and fourth official has just raised a 4 minutte's of injury time board!
R+D at 21:34:43 Tuesday November 23 99
Hi again. I knew you couldn't wait.
Carl at 21:34:14 Tuesday November 23 99
Wahey, he's back
R+D at 21:33:27 Tuesday November 23 99
Carl you arsehole!
Robert Dunkley at 21:33:2 Tuesday November 23 99
How long is left? Is Howard the only sub?
Anon at 21:32:44 Tuesday November 23 99
Just heard over internet there's a fight at the back of the Cobblers stand outside the ground.
Tony at 21:32:11 Tuesday November 23 99
This is agony, we have started defending! Oh and Howard came on after the goal for Clare
Carl at 21:32:5 Tuesday November 23 99
Sorry my fingers slipped I was trying to type R & D
Carl at 21:31:32 Tuesday November 23 99
The BBC weather girl is quite fit!!
Paul at 21:31:23 Tuesday November 23 99
Who is S & M ?
Paul at 21:30:24 Tuesday November 23 99
United have pulled a goal back.
Carl at 21:30:8 Tuesday November 23 99
Isn't it sad how S & M has disappeared since we scored, you would have thought he would have had more sense
Anon at 21:29:36 Tuesday November 23 99
sos
Robert Dunkley at 21:29:30 Tuesday November 23 99
A pen against Chester, a free kick against Shrewsbury!
Tony at 21:29:19 Tuesday November 23 99
That's rubish guys, it's still 2-1!
Anon at 21:28:44 Tuesday November 23 99
Yeassssssssssss! 3-1!
Tony at 21:28:10 Tuesday November 23 99
PLEASE LET US WIN, AND Please let the other Div 3 score's remain the same! PLEASE OH PLEASE!
Carl at 21:26:28 Tuesday November 23 99
I won't moan, I care not where they come from, has he got 3 then?
Robert Dunkley at 21:26:19 Tuesday November 23 99
Larry scores again!
Tony at 21:25:59 Tuesday November 23 99
Sorry I couldn't spell his name as I was trying to type too fast!
Robert Dunkley at 21:24:45 Tuesday November 23 99
Don't moan at me, but Hendon is our joint second leading scorer, our set piece specialist!
Carl at 21:24:43 Tuesday November 23 99
COME ON!!!!!!!
Carl at 21:24:19 Tuesday November 23 99
YEEESSSSSSSSSSS
Tony at 21:23:50 Tuesday November 23 99
Heandon from a FREE KICK!!!! Took 2 minutes to get the wall back 10 yards!
Robert Dunkley at 21:23:28 Tuesday November 23 99
Who got it??
Tony at 21:23:8 Tuesday November 23 99
2-1 WE SCORED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carl at 21:22:54 Tuesday November 23 99
How are we doing?
Robert Dunkley at 21:21:52 Tuesday November 23 99
Woody's let in four for Brentford!
Robert Dunkley at 21:21:26 Tuesday November 23 99
Hendon has just been booked; come on Cobblers!!!
R+D at 21:19:38 Tuesday November 23 99
Ticker's gone past the 200,000.
R+D at 21:17:7 Tuesday November 23 99
How did you know?
R+D at 21:16:38 Tuesday November 23 99
How are you doing? The commentery has stopped.
Tony at 21:16:18 Tuesday November 23 99
God if only we could score, just imagine what it would mean! All our rival's above us are playing out draw's right now!
Carl at 21:16:11 Tuesday November 23 99
Why are you going to try and buy them off as well?
R+D at 21:15:29 Tuesday November 23 99
Carl - no. AH, not if the council can help it.
Carl at 21:14:21 Tuesday November 23 99
Is there an Ignore button on this thing?
AH at 21:14:15 Tuesday November 23 99
R+D We won't be worrying this time next season, we'll be playing league football. Probably 2 leagues above the direones. And we'll still have no money.
R+D at 21:13:16 Tuesday November 23 99
This name calling really is getting pretty crap now. Cobblers/Wobblers is okay, but Rushden + Diamonds/Rushite + Direones is getting pathetic.
R+D at 21:11:36 Tuesday November 23 99
Don't worry, this time next season.
Scouse at 21:11:33 Tuesday November 23 99
Not only do you get your arses kicked by another country yokel outfit 5-1....you are getting done by another non-league team tonight....and you think you're a Pro. outfit.I must stop worrying about the rich mans play thing over at Rushite&Direones......after all they are non-league and most likely always will be......................
NSB at 21:8:12 Tuesday November 23 99
R&D I realise that coming to a Cobblers site must be the highlight of your day but don't you think getting 2 or 3 cobblers mates (if possible) and talking to them about football, short trousers and sweets might be more you? or you could annoy us it's your choice I suppose!
Carl at 21:6:0 Tuesday November 23 99
How are the Cobblers doing?
R&D at 21:5:0 Tuesday November 23 99
I realise that coming to a Cobblers site must be the highlight of your day but don't you think getting 2 or 3 R&D mates (if possible) and talking to them about football, short trousers and sweets might be more you? or you could annoy us it's your choice I suppose!
Carl at 21:4:57 Tuesday November 23 99
Why would want to here it, we don't even play you, apart from a meaningless cup game, or a friendly now and again
R+D at 21:4:49 Tuesday November 23 99
We don't care if we lose that game anyway...
Robert Dunkley at 21:4:33 Tuesday November 23 99
No I reckon KW will go for all three points, within reason. He said he is going to try and get three points. I think we will find Brighton a harder propostion!
R+D at 21:4:2 Tuesday November 23 99
I'm just providing a view on what another club's supporter has to say.
NSB at 21:3:35 Tuesday November 23 99
latest score: thats not really latest, we knew this a while ago....
NSB at 21:2:42 Tuesday November 23 99
nope they just want to follow a club who they know are gonna win things.....
Tony at 21:2:41 Tuesday November 23 99
I think my money's on a 1-1 now, can't see Kev getting us to push forward much longer, soon he will surley decide to shut up shop and come back with a well deserved point!
Latest Score at 21:2:12 Tuesday November 23 99
R&D 0 Telford 1
Carl at 21:0:21 Tuesday November 23 99
Please stop your inane drivel you muppet, no one really gives a monkeys what you have to say.
R+D at 20:58:59 Tuesday November 23 99
So do 7 year old kids with Man Utd. Are they not childish then?
Tony at 20:58:34 Tuesday November 23 99
Our 50th corner of the half.....
NSB at 20:58:8 Tuesday November 23 99
R+D: childish we may be but we support a league club and thats the bottom line
R+D at 20:57:53 Tuesday November 23 99
'Weel'? Eh!?!?!?
R+D at 20:57:10 Tuesday November 23 99
We seem to be straying from the subject.
Scouse at 20:57:0 Tuesday November 23 99
Weel done for shortening to R&D.....now there's only two letters of Non-League shite to look at!!!!...enough at the best of times.
R+D at 20:56:33 Tuesday November 23 99
It's a league format, so a team could lose 2 and still go through.
Carl at 20:56:32 Tuesday November 23 99
No it's another bloody league thing
Tony at 20:56:9 Tuesday November 23 99
Who cares, you know what I meant.
Carl at 20:55:49 Tuesday November 23 99
So why do you 'honour' us with your adult presence oh sir?
R+D at 20:55:47 Tuesday November 23 99
United have lost...
Misinformed at 20:55:40 Tuesday November 23 99
If Man Utd lose, will they be out of Europe? Or is this like a first Leg of a 2 leg game?
R+D at 20:55:20 Tuesday November 23 99
It's 'ditto'
Carl at 20:54:56 Tuesday November 23 99
Fiorentina 2 Manchester United 0
Tony at 20:54:53 Tuesday November 23 99
Dito, R+D fan!
R+D at 20:54:50 Tuesday November 23 99
You are all so childish...
NSB at 20:53:59 Tuesday November 23 99
the PRE season yes, but in the proper SEASON were gonna go up to div2 whilst you are gonna get thrashed by yeovil and forest green and dickheads united..... oh no thats you
Tony at 20:53:44 Tuesday November 23 99
Corner to us, 3 mins of second half gone!
R+D at 20:53:35 Tuesday November 23 99
How come you're not at the match?
AH at 20:53:20 Tuesday November 23 99
Should have scored 5! Sounds a bit familiar to me this not converting chances thing - still at least we're creating them. Who on our books is capable of scoring 20+ goals a season? Even Carlo has only done it once (I think), could it be Morrow or Thompson? Lets hope someone finds their scoring boots, after all even Jason White scored quite a few a couple of seasons back!
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 20:52:57 Tuesday November 23 99
My name it too long to write. I'm changing it to R+D. Much better.
Carl at 20:52:34 Tuesday November 23 99
yes ok then
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 20:52:4 Tuesday November 23 99
Not as bunchy as your arse.
Carl at 20:51:7 Tuesday November 23 99
WHAT A BUNCH OF ARSE!!!!
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 20:50:4 Tuesday November 23 99
Perhaps we should be in the league + you should be non-league after the pre-season performance...
NSB at 20:43:47 Tuesday November 23 99
The league???? oh yes home to 92 clubs but not to rubbish and direones
Carl at 20:41:12 Tuesday November 23 99
Half time report from St James Park, there are about 200 of us there. Apparently we should have scored 4 or 5, they haven't had a shot on target, and they have the loudest PA system I have ever heard, oh and R & D I think are still losing 1 - 0 at home to some non league team, but oh they are a non league team as well aren't they WAHEY!!!
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 20:36:55 Tuesday November 23 99
Come on Exeter, clap clap clap, come on Exeter, clap clap clap, COME ON EXETER!!!!
TRB Mark at 20:36:40 Tuesday November 23 99
The Christmas cards are now available in the club shop.
NSB at 20:34:52 Tuesday November 23 99
Half time
Tony at 20:34:28 Tuesday November 23 99
Half time 1-1. Lets hope for better in the second half!
NSB at 20:33:53 Tuesday November 23 99
Corner
NSB at 20:32:2 Tuesday November 23 99
O'reiley does a billy and kicks the ball into touch.....
Tony at 20:31:26 Tuesday November 23 99
Hunter has a good shot, keeper saves well!
NSB at 20:30:49 Tuesday November 23 99
Hunter shoots!
NSB at 20:30:19 Tuesday November 23 99
Spedding with the cross.....
NSB at 20:29:52 Tuesday November 23 99
Carlo has it on the left side...
Carl at 20:29:23 Tuesday November 23 99
I was joking!!! How many fans are there has he said yet?
NSB at 20:28:45 Tuesday November 23 99
No way carl, its gonna be 2-1 to the cobblers!
Robert Dunkley at 20:28:6 Tuesday November 23 99
No we want to win! Savvo for our next goal!
Tony at 20:28:3 Tuesday November 23 99
And now I can even here the Northampton fans giving us a chant of Fields Of Green!
NSB at 20:27:34 Tuesday November 23 99
Such a beutiful sound to hear the claret army singing fields of green
Carl at 20:27:8 Tuesday November 23 99
Tony, say it will stay at 1 - 1 PLEEEEAAASSSEEEE :-)
Carl at 20:26:27 Tuesday November 23 99
YESSSSSSSSSSS
Robert Dunkley at 20:26:26 Tuesday November 23 99
I think we do have a goalscorer on the pitch. Carlo is on form!
NSB at 20:26:18 Tuesday November 23 99
CARLO CARLO CARLO CARLO!!!!!!!
Tony at 20:25:57 Tuesday November 23 99
YES YES YES YES YES!!!! I WAS WRONG YES!!! Thank god, it's not going to be 1-0 to Exeter! :))))
Tony at 20:25:20 Tuesday November 23 99
1-1 Corazin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tony at 20:25:1 Tuesday November 23 99
Clare just vollyed over from 3 yards out with just the keeper to beat. Adam Blackmore has declared it as contender for worst miss of the season. So, looks like we solved the scoring problem!
Robert Dunkley at 20:24:35 Tuesday November 23 99
Bring on Studger!
Tony at 20:21:20 Tuesday November 23 99
Exeter seem to always be first to the "Second balls", we have no GO in us and well it's depressing me listening to it. Adam Blackmore on BBC Northampton is whispering, which shows how loud the crowd "arn't" and in turn how exciting the game isn't!
Tony at 20:18:47 Tuesday November 23 99
Were not playing too well to be honest lads! Scarppy game, lots of stoppages. I've got to be honest, unless there is a miricle, this is going to be 80% a 1-0 in Exeters favour, and 20% a 1-1 draw!
Carl at 20:18:33 Tuesday November 23 99
How are we doing?
Carl at 20:18:15 Tuesday November 23 99
Man U are losing then
Tony at 20:14:37 Tuesday November 23 99
I am listening to the Radio carl, but keep updating us on all scores!
Robert Dunkley at 20:13:37 Tuesday November 23 99
We need someone listening to the Radio!
Carl at 20:12:43 Tuesday November 23 99
I don't if anyone is there, but I'll carry on, I'm getting all my info. from Ceefax, does anyone want the Euro. scores or are you watching them later?
Carl at 20:9:27 Tuesday November 23 99
Diamonds are losing
Carl at 20:5:53 Tuesday November 23 99
Grayson has just scored for Cheltenham as well
Carl at 20:4:22 Tuesday November 23 99
Yes, penalty 7th minute
DavCobbler at 20:2:4 Tuesday November 23 99
I cant get bloody tuned in to Radio NTON...R we 1-0 down already ???
NSB at 19:57:37 Tuesday November 23 99
I am a freelance scientist and i have discovered through years of research that supporting the cobblers is a very painfull thing to do.......
Carl at 19:55:6 Tuesday November 23 99
What happened?
Tony at 19:54:23 Tuesday November 23 99
Bugger, They scored and we are 1-0 down before we even started!
Tony at 19:51:32 Tuesday November 23 99
Penalty to Exeter!
Carl at 19:28:53 Tuesday November 23 99
Bog off :-) I'm getting nervous
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 19:27:40 Tuesday November 23 99
The Rushden site has never gone down (!)
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 19:26:48 Tuesday November 23 99
Carl, you really shouldn't swear that much.
MartinW at 19:26:20 Tuesday November 23 99
Old Fart, if you don't care too hoots about what I say, why do you go on and on and on and on about what I say then? Contradiction? Mmmmmmmmm. Look at yourself, matey.
Anon at 19:26:13 Tuesday November 23 99
is anyone else having trouble connecting to the official website?
I've tried several times over the last few days and nothing happens.
(Or maybe that's it......nothing happening)
Carl at 19:20:46 Tuesday November 23 99
I saw today bloody Rushden have their own bloody Radio bloody station that is bloody well on bloody line, what a bloody pain they have one, and we bloody well haven't
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 19:16:51 Tuesday November 23 99
Come on then, hands up; who's bought the Travis single yet? Okay, no takers. On a completely different note altogether, not even to do with you or us, what about Lee Sharpe for En-ger-land. We have a real weakness on that left hand side, and Sharpe's left footed and playing well. What do you think?
Carl at 19:3:50 Tuesday November 23 99
I had to work late so couldn't go, so all the updates possible would be more than appreciated. Whatever happened to BBC Northampton broadcasting over the internet anyone know?
WSD at 19:0:53 Tuesday November 23 99
He's probably doing more work changing channels on the remote than he ever did while he was playing!
Angry Git at 18:41:23 Tuesday November 23 99
I still want an update on what is going to happen to Bilko. Damien, Dougie, Clarky and Roy Hunter have all set a good example whilst they have been injured (3 of them unfortunately career ending injuries) but Bilko seems to be doing nothing (alologies if I am wrong). Surely he isn't to be allowed to see out his contract at home????? Come on guys....how about some info???
Ralph at 18:19:40 Tuesday November 23 99
My mate Roy is keeping me posted via his mobile. What a top geezer! I shall be listening to Radio Northampton but will have to limit my contributions due to a sizeable phone bill! Bugger! As for AutoWindWatneyMannSherpaLeylandShieldDAF Cup thingy I could not agree more that the club should be looking to entice fans through the turnstiles by dropping the prices. I have three bloody great big kids so I would not benefit from a kid-a-quid but if it were a fiver I would guarantee that all five of us would be there. It's Christmas Barry and money is tight.
Robert at 16:55:20 Tuesday November 23 99
Updates would be very nice please!
Vince at 16:50:27 Tuesday November 23 99
Does anyone want updates on tonights match? (or are you all listening to Radio Northampton)
Vince at 16:46:51 Tuesday November 23 99
Ron, 5000 for the Cardiff game would be great and a good crowd behind the team could help us progress to the later stages when fans might be happy to pay the normal ticket price - an area final against Pish would be good and would probably guarentee a full house!!!
Ron at 16:32:54 Tuesday November 23 99
C'mon Mr Stonhill - lets get 5000 in v Cardiff at a fiver a head!
Phil at 16:28:58 Tuesday November 23 99
I won't be able to go to the Auto-thingy due to the cost. I'm not looking for sympathy, but the club should realise that some of us have to juggle our finances to afford the Cobblers, and can't afford 11 quid plus for the first round of a mickey mouse cup comp that the club doesn't really take seriously anyway.
Vince at 16:4:45 Tuesday November 23 99
Pricing tickets for Aoutowotsit games is always difficult and while its good to get loads of kids in the ground from schools etc it is then a bit unfair on those of us that take kids who we have to pay the usual price for. Furthermore the adult ticket prices are a bit steep for the early rounds of a competition that has little support. If the club really want to get supporters along they should charge a fiver for all adults and allow all accompanied kids in for a quid whether they are in a group or with their families etc. To help avoid the problems experienced at reserve matches all kids getting in for a quid should be with an adult or part of an organised group.
Yumyum at 15:7:14 Tuesday November 23 99
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Paul S at 14:58:8 Tuesday November 23 99
Danny - you also missed the fact that its only school parties that will get the discount - most kids who may regularly attend matches will also have to pay full child price.
mkcobbs at 14:46:16 Tuesday November 23 99
Where has David Seal gone?
Why isn't there any baby ware in the Cobblers Shop?
JAMESBOY at 14:40:43 Tuesday November 23 99
Well Wobblers the long journey south to Devon. A long way to travel for such a loyal band of fans. Three points tonight I think not. Don’t drink too much don’t want you being stopped for drink driving on the way home.Be careful on the A34 on the way home it’s a nasty road. SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
Carl at 13:25:42 Tuesday November 23 99
See you there Roymond!!!!!
Ralph at 13:11:35 Tuesday November 23 99
All getting a bit fraught chaps! Be calm. Give them a shout from me BR.
Danny at 13:5:31 Tuesday November 23 99
I wrote to the club regarding the price increase for the Spurs game last season and asked why they did'nt cut the cost of a ticket for the Brighton league cup game and AWS fixtures. They told me that they actually do cut the price of admission for games like these allowing us to benefit by giving discounts to kids. Well I ain't a kid anymore, I don't have kids so how the hell do I benefit from that??? Every time I have been to an AWS or League cup 1st round league game we have been charged around £5 for the privalidge yet the Cobblers are going to charge me £11.50 to sit in a seat I purchased for £9.10 a game at the beginning of the season. It ain't right. The club failed to cut the cost for the Fulham first leg expecting 7600 to turn up. Ha Ha that backfired big time on them.
Ron at 12:49:2 Tuesday November 23 99
I agree with the comments re admission prices for Cardiff game - do the decent thing NTFC and fall in line with most clubs and charge a reasonable price for the game. You were quick enough to put them up v Spurs last year. I personally never miss but £12/13 for a Noddy Cup game is frankly taking the p*** - and as much as I love the club, that money will be staying very much in my pocket on this occasion.
WSD at 12:28:40 Tuesday November 23 99
Take some mittens Roy!
BR at 11:40:49 Tuesday November 23 99
And so to Exeter . . . . .
Anon at 10:41:3 Tuesday November 23 99
492 to go!
WSD at 10:33:35 Tuesday November 23 99
Tut tut Ray, your site playing up again? :o)
Ray at 8:42:34 Tuesday November 23 99
It appears that for reasons unknown the tipping form currently isn't working.
Please send your tips by email as well if you haven't already done so.
Ray at 8:32:55 Tuesday November 23 99
Please let me have your tipping for Exeter by Midday!
Old Fart at 6:46:19 Tuesday November 23 99
This Vince is what seemed to rattle the cage of MartinW, having read his verbal bombasting of myself and others and looking at the quote in context @ 22:37:44 his statement speaks for itself. Sad sad boy.
"Our friend MartinW seemed to have this problem assuming that others were arguing against his views rather than his dictating presentation and he now seems to have quietened perhaps somewhat reclusely into a shell of his former self upon realising that all are entitled to their opinion." Oh and Martin the ability to interpret what others are putting over is more highly regarded than assumption and ignorance. Next time you want to have a go get down off your perch and read the pieces you are criticising and create an argument that is neither contradictory or laced with hate. On this forum words are the medium not individuals and unlike your "profession" ( according to yourself) the reader is able to respond. If you want a rose garden hide behind the newspaper that prints your drivel as per the "journalists" who slated T.C.M.P. otherwise welcome to this garden where criticism is instantaneous. No one including myself cares two hoots what you say and from what I've read you are the only one resorting to personal attacks, the others are merely criticisms of delivery and or content.
MartinW at 1:4:54 Tuesday November 23 99
Vince, seems you know a lot about someone you don't know and have no wish to meet by your own admission. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
I like to stir things up, that's true, but so do many people. Like you, like Old Fart. But I don't make disparaging personal remarks about people unless it is in self defence and even then I would have to be pushed. I was fairly vociferous on the anti-Atkins tip. But that's all in the past now. History. We're in a new exciting era now. But that does not mean looking at everything with rose coloured spectacles. Kevin Wilson is not saying everything in the garden is just tickety boo.
Nobody's asking anyone to read or agree with me. What's wrong with stirring things up a bit, having strong views. I believe that the stuff written on here especially before Atkins left was a fair reflection of fan feeling. God, do we really want to live in a dicatorship where only certain views are allowed. God help us if that ever happened. Everyone has the right to their opinion about the club. I for one learn a lot from the input of regulars like Richard, WSD, Ray, Sid and the others who contribute here. Something I have repeated many times before. Sometimes I disagree with their views, especially Sid - in the past - over whether Atkins should go and when. On other occasions on different topics, I totally concur. In my view, events have shown that if Atkins had gone last season we might not be mid-table in the Third. But I don't make personal attacks on people for their views as some others on here seem only too keen to do. Nor will I start now.
I know of at least two Cobblers fans who have written on here only to get abuse and they just don't write any more.
Which is very sad.
BR at 0:10:40 Tuesday November 23 99
Not you Sid , I was referring to The Gatekeeper.
BR at 0:7:1 Tuesday November 23 99
Absolutely.
Sid at 0:7:0 Tuesday November 23 99
Anon, so you would think. But looking back on the last AWS ties Town have had, apart from the expection of Luton, (who bought a full away crowd) crowds have been low, between 2,100 and 2,800. This surely is losing money for Northampton and a small reduction (such as £3-£4 on a £14 ticket) would balance out the losses they would usuallly make from the low crowd. If they are to make special offers for schoolchildren, then the Club must think not many will turn up. Oh well, if they don't put prices down, not to worry, it is Cardiff after all!
The Gatekeeper at 23:44:26 Monday November 22 99
BR: The pyramid houses the answer to MartinW's angst.We must all bow down to the wisdom of the Great God Osiris.
Vince at 23:28:34 Monday November 22 99
MartinW is the man who screams obscenities at you when you accidentally cut him up in a traffic queue, safe in the knowledge you won’t get out and see it through. On a much happier note how about John Gregory for Cobbler’s manager in the next season? After Villa’s defeat tonight, my boyhood ultimate hero could be coming home!
Anon at 23:20:43 Monday November 22 99
At the end of the day Sid, we have to condsider Cardiff as they have a say as well as they get a cut of the gate money. Me thinks if I was a young kid I would not fancy going to see Cardiff, especially if we beat them. I fear that their minority supporters could be up for revenge
BR at 23:18:9 Monday November 22 99
Apart from me in the driving seat of course!
BR at 23:14:12 Monday November 22 99
Without wishing to sound like a mutual appreciation society, I agree Vince. I'm all for a wind up and a p*ss take but we should all be shouting for the same cause in the end. BTW - I still have an empty car going to Exeter.
Sid at 23:13:56 Monday November 22 99
Seeing as Northampton have cut prices for tickets for schoolchildren in the forthcoming match against Cardiff in the AWS 1st Round, does anyone think that Adult and Child tickets should also carry a reduction, seeing as the profile of the game is not high? Having the Macclesfield game just three days earlier is surely going to put people off going - what's everyones views on this?
Robert Dunkley at 23:13:47 Monday November 22 99
MartinW surely is entitled to his own opinion, much like Mr Rodhouse!!!
WSD at 23:10:42 Monday November 22 99
I sure do Roy! In defence of MartinW, he always starts off a debate, as he's not afraid to say what he thinks.
Vince at 23:8:56 Monday November 22 99
BR's right, I regard this board as a place here people argue, but generally rub along together. MartinW is becoming the person everyone puts up with whilst he's around but is not disappointed when he's not. It's sad but he's the only regular on here I wouldn't like to meet in the real world.
BR at 23:5:1 Monday November 22 99
Do you make valid comments then Dave? :-)
WSD at 23:3:47 Monday November 22 99
And what about me Big Fella?
BR at 22:37:51 Monday November 22 99
Why the venom MartinW? Surely you realise most comments are tongue in cheek. Old Fart is a bit of laugh and makes some valid points, as do you, Vince, Ralph etc. Keep it all in perspective.
Vince at 22:26:14 Monday November 22 99
NSB, I agree last Wednesday was boring, but for England it was just a question of finishing a job done the Saturday before. On a general note I know this is not Cobblers stuff, but it has to be better than hours of nothing on here.
NSB at 22:20:42 Monday November 22 99
so do i, but tell me how you can think they are good after wednesdays performance...... a derby between two second rate teams......
Vince at 22:17:39 Monday November 22 99
If they've gone down the pan they aren't good. And as it happens I support Engand and I think they are as good as any.
NSB at 22:17:1 Monday November 22 99
Anyway the point i was trying to make was that other countries have the same problem of importing too many foreigners, so why do we make so much fuss about it.....
NSB at 22:13:41 Monday November 22 99
They may have gone down the pan as of late but they are still good teams....... why, are you still clinging on to the england myth???
Vince at 22:10:43 Monday November 22 99
NSB, your memory is playing tricks, or are you clinging to the South American myth? In the last world cup Argentina could only draw against us against 10 men (remember?), and we were robbed coz there was nothing wrong with Campbell's "goal". Then they were dumped by Holland. Brazil were thrashed by France, and recently they beat Australia by a pathetic 2-0. France have the virtually the same proportion of foreigners in their league anyway.
NSB at 21:57:20 Monday November 22 99
Vince: it isnt only england which suffers this problem italy also has a problem of too many foreigners, it would appear that the only european country not to have an excessive number of foreigners is frace, but their league is shit anyway..... south american countries dont have this problem, infact its quite the opposite, which goes some way to explaining why they are such strong sides
Vince at 21:49:38 Monday November 22 99
Jeez Old fart, what did you say to rattle MartinW's cage so much? btw in the melee of the other night I missed a message you put about you stating England and co. will get bad becuase of the foreign talent. My belated answer is that all of England's squad are in the midst of what is now generally regarded as the best league in Europe which can only help are players. As for the other Home Countries they are already playing in a "foreign" league so there's not much anyone can do. Also thanks for your efforts with the reload problem, but it's been examined a few times, not only on here, and is apparently considered a fully fledged bug. And MartinW, whilst I'd prefer talk about The Cobblers, there really isn't much going on at the moment.
NSB at 21:42:3 Monday November 22 99
Angry git: paul wilkinsons abscence from northampton is enough to turn anyone into an angry git..... damian matthew usta turn up to every home match when he was injured and doug hodgson is earning his wage by coaching the U15 side, wilkinson on the other hand is sitting in barnsley watching tely and getting 2k a week..... lazy git!
NSB at 21:39:33 Monday November 22 99
I find it quite flattering that jamesyboy has gone to all the trouble of making a song up for us..... it even rhymes in places...... keep it up jamesyboy and yo can write direones a song.... were all a load of bollox........ or something along those lines.....
Sid at 21:23:32 Monday November 22 99
Angry Git, Paul Wilkinson has not even been actually "at" the club for some months now, i.e. down in Northampton and is currently up in his native Barnsley supposedly getting treatment. If he can almost go to Finn Harps (however, that story was denied by the club) he can probably still play. But, it is up to him if and when he retires.
MartinW at 21:23:14 Monday November 22 99
Old Fart, speak for yourself. You are the perfect example of someone who sees in others what they are themselves. It would be nice to see you actually have something to say about The Cobblers for a change.
Old Fart at 21:18:10 Monday November 22 99
LOL Sad tw*t
MartinW at 21:16:23 Monday November 22 99
Old Fart, who the F$%^ do you think you are. You seem very quick to point out the faults in others - slow to realise that you are the biggest transgressor of the lot.
If I have an opinion, I am entitled in a free society to express that. I cannot possibly "dictate" that opinion. They are contrary statements. Opinions by their very nature are personal comments. Dictat is something that everyone has to agree with. The name of this column is Cobblers COMMENTS. Because people give their views, some strongly some not so, some reasoned, some not so. They can never be dictats because nobody on here has any power over anyone else. It's called a free society.
Look at yourself first before you start castigating all and sundry.
Vince at 20:13:20 Monday November 22 99
Angry git, I think you've hit the problem with buying an out and out striker. If they don't score regularly, there's nothing left.
But Carly, what about me at 20:11:11 Monday November 22 99
He can't have Carly Dalchow, I love her!!!!
Angry git at 19:57:51 Monday November 22 99
What the hell is going on with the Paul Wilkinson issue??????? This guy is costing us a reported figure of 2-3K per week (a strikers wage in this division) and yet we hear nothing. With the sad and premature retirements announced last week made me mindful of the above. This guy should do the decent thing and retire/resign (not re-sign!) so an not to drain the Cobblers resources. He came here under false pretences and should do the honourable thing.
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Guybrush Threepwood at 18:31:13 Monday November 22 99
Rivetting stuff on here today then!
Anon at 18:23:7 Monday November 22 99
davidnikel@journalist.com
Paul S at 17:14:53 Monday November 22 99
Just found out if we score first we ALWAYS win. Come On Daryl let's have a quick goal on Tuesday night
Captain Impotent at 13:30:44 Monday November 22 99
Sometimes they stay small.
Anon at 12:36:42 Monday November 22 99
...as the actress said to the bishop....
Robert Dunkley at 12:19:45 Monday November 22 99
I certainly have not got 20k, but I think it could be a realistic price in time to come, just think great things start off small
Ray at 11:39:48 Monday November 22 99
If someone wants to offer me £20K - I'll seriously consider it - 10p a hit sounds quite reasonable to me :-)
WSD at 9:21:15 Monday November 22 99
Nat - wrong!!
Crystal at 0:43:23 Monday November 22 99
Thanks Nat what's up with him ?
Anon at 0:42:1 Monday November 22 99
no anonn let's have some logical thinking
Nat at 0:35:29 Monday November 22 99
Crystal it's, d.nikel@ukonline.co.uk (or something like that)
Anonn at 0:32:2 Monday November 22 99
700? you must be joking
Anon at 0:30:42 Monday November 22 99
come on cobblers pleeease beat exeter and close the gap on the scum. methinks about 700 cobblers fans to travel, they haven't seen a game for a few weeks youo never know. any news on how many Brighton tickets have been sold? thank you
WSD at 0:28:13 Monday November 22 99
:-)
Crystal at 0:27:36 Monday November 22 99
Wating Dave ....
Nat at 0:21:14 Monday November 22 99
yeah, bugger off :-)
WSD at 0:16:2 Monday November 22 99
Wasnt I going a few minutes ago?
WSD at 0:15:33 Monday November 22 99
Anyone whos anyone knows my email :) It's further down the page Big Roy!!!!!
Nat at 0:14:35 Monday November 22 99
Only 997 to go!!!
WSD at 0:14:17 Monday November 22 99
Maybe not Rob, but its as fast as UK Online was
WSD at 0:13:5 Monday November 22 99
Awww bless!
Robert Dunkley at 0:12:22 Monday November 22 99
Ah yes that F1 internet thing free, I bet though you cannot get 10megabits a second!
WSD at 0:12:4 Monday November 22 99
This is Dave - signing off, night all. WHFC FOREVER!!
Crystal at 0:11:17 Monday November 22 99
WSD what's your email I want to talk, I know you from a while back and I saw your web site it reminded me of you. I didnt know you were David Nickel until I saw your photo.
WSD at 0:10:33 Monday November 22 99
They were 5th before yesterdays game Nat and should have moved up a bit, hey they may yet grace the Maunsell Cup Final one day!
Nat at 0:8:44 Monday November 22 99
Damn, that's me busted! I've been to one Harpole match though it was when they played a Northampton Town select X1 for their centenery. I was supporting the Cobblers of course cos Harpole aren't very good.
WSD at 0:7:29 Monday November 22 99
It is against the rules to pay players in the Comb Nat! In fact you have to pay subs - at WHFC this is £3 per game! Dave taking advantage of unlimited net access for £0 from the comfort of his room at home.
Robert Dunkley at 0:5:17 Monday November 22 99
I expect in the inflated world of Internet Stocks, Cobblers Comments must be worth at least £20,000. Even my site must be worth something!
Rob taking advantage of unlimited net access for £60 from the comfort of his room at Uni
Nat at 0:4:1 Monday November 22 99
How much do you pay?
WSD at 0:3:29 Monday November 22 99
NAT - I have caught you out as the fake Harpole fan you are!! The game was at West Haddon, therefore was played at Northampton Road :p
Robert Dunkley at 0:2:41 Monday November 22 99
www.football-review.co.uk is up for sale due to unfortunate circumstances??
It was a bloody good site, I wish I had persisted with my review section on my *******. Maybe I should take up web site reviewing again. Please visit the Supporters Trust pages on my site, as there is an application form to print off to join and the programme listings. There is also an excellent amount of info, kindly supplied by Brian Lomax, who of course was the Trust's founding chairperson and our Supporters Rep for over 6 years.
Nat at 0:1:32 Monday November 22 99
You'll find it's Larkhall lane and I was at work otherwise I would have been (really!)
WSD at 0:0:13 Monday November 22 99
Cos I'm at the Cobblers most of the time!
Nat at 23:58:18 Sunday November 21 99
Why don't you play in goal?
Robert Dunkley at 23:56:14 Sunday November 21 99
I ve just downloaded an excellent little chant from the Official Macclesfield page. WHO ATE ALL THE PIES..
WSD at 23:56:2 Sunday November 21 99
OH IT'S FUNNY ON COBBLERS COMMENTS TONIGHT!!!! Nat, you fair weather supporter - where were you at Northampton Road yesterday??!!
Nat at 23:54:41 Sunday November 21 99
Ha ha lost to HARPOLE......again!! Super Harpole!
Robert Dunkley at 23:53:46 Sunday November 21 99
I never knew you played in goal WSD!
WSD at 23:53:15 Sunday November 21 99
Even Billy Stewart would be better than the keeper we had yesterday - shocking!
Robert Dunkley at 23:53:5 Sunday November 21 99
Is it just me or does anyone else think that Jamesyboy is someone who looks like someone from Grange Hill, in the early 1980s!! Do his parents know they are contributing to BTs enormous profit. I am actually surprised someone of his naivity could use a kettle, let alone a computer (LOL)
Robert Dunkley at 23:50:42 Sunday November 21 99
I bet Billy Turley is not up to West Haddon standard!!!!!!!!!!!
WSD at 23:49:22 Sunday November 21 99
Robert Dunkley 1 JAMESYBOY 0
Robert Dunkley at 23:48:5 Sunday November 21 99
To that t***
Forget your Football League misfits, your division Three dream is in bits, your team is one man, that's why you are a fan, we have our roots, and better boots. We were here first, and your bubble will bust. Without Max G, no support is certain he he.
BR at 23:48:1 Sunday November 21 99
Crystal - he's just looking up the word "female" in the dictionary!
WSD at 23:47:27 Sunday November 21 99
Go ahead Crystal...
BR at 23:46:16 Sunday November 21 99
Always watching but rarely reading anything of interest WSD.
Crystal at 23:44:52 Sunday November 21 99
What's up Davey you're not too frightened to talk to females are you?
WSDette at 23:44:18 Sunday November 21 99
Why thank you Crystal
WSD at 23:43:55 Sunday November 21 99
Nice to see the mighty Blues gettng a mention from Rob!! We lost 5-3 at home to Harpole yesterday by the way, and are in DESPERATE need of a keeper, any takers?
Robert Dunkley at 23:39:34 Sunday November 21 99
Jamesy boy what do you mean see you soon; we are not due to meet until 2001 in the Maunsell Cup final, if Kettering/Raunds/Corby/West Haddon don't beat you¬! GET A LIFE!
Crystal at 23:39:29 Sunday November 21 99
For a guy WSD you really are girly aren't you ?
WSD at 23:33:18 Sunday November 21 99
Big Roy I know you're out there!
WSD at 23:16:39 Sunday November 21 99
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is sat at home watching TV one morning when he receives a phone call:
"Hello boss, it's David Beckham"
"Yes David, what can I do for you?"
"Well boss, Posh has gone out and bought me a jigsaw to do. The problem is, though, none of the pieces fit together, it's impossible!"
"What's it supposed to be?"
"The picture on the box is of a tiger, but like I said it's impossible, it's really doing my head in now, if I don't get finished by Saturday I don't think that I'll be able to concentrate on the game."
Ferguson starts to panic now, "I tell you what David, bring it round here and we'll both have a go."
"Cheers boss, that's brilliant"
About half an hour later Beckham turns up at Ferguson's house with his jigsaw under his arm. They walk into the kitchen, and Beckham tips the pieces on to the table. Ferguson looks down at the table and then at Beckham.
"David, put the Frosties back in the box"
JAMESYBOY at 23:12:16 Sunday November 21 99
I DONT UNDERSTAND. SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
Phil Baron at 22:39:47 Sunday November 21 99
Rushden fans are all from one sad clone!!
Phil Baron at 22:37:20 Sunday November 21 99
Jamesboy are you a result of what we call interbreeding!!!
Danny at 21:51:51 Sunday November 21 99
Yaaaawwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Here they come, the Irthlingborough fans, as if we really care. Funny, did'nt see u take the piss last week. Can't quite recall what happend, Northampton won, England won, and some team lost 5-1. Can't quite remember. also those Jonny Part-timers you struggled to draw with yesterday are even lower in the pyramid than you lot. Still, theres still time to leave the quiet, tranquill world that is Nene Park and come and join in with a bit of singing, and watch league football.... thats where REAL proffesionals play!!!!!
CWT at 21:13:7 Sunday November 21 99
JAMESBOY IS A FUCKING WANKER
WSD at 21:12:43 Sunday November 21 99
Actually JB, we wouldn't have drawn Forest as if we'd have made it through our numbre would've been different to Shrewsbury's in the 2nd round as it's done in alphabetical order. Never mind eh? Back to your tinpot league now...
Hornblower at 20:42:15 Sunday November 21 99
I saw Travis and Embrace support Longpigs at the 'mender.
Ralph at 20:30:29 Sunday November 21 99
Well I for one wish Diarrhoeamonds all the best in all the cups. It was wonderful to see them get a draw on Saturday. I hope they win the replay and get a draw at Forest. Lets hope they do not suffer a nasty old fixture pile up at the end of the season though, that wouldn't be fair! And long may Brian Talbot remain manager. Good luck on Tuesday week.
SteveyBoy at 19:59:13 Sunday November 21 99
Look JB. Your poem doesn't scan very well at all, and it doesn't make any sense neither. "Forget sixfields overhung with smoke" ??? What is that supposed to mean?? For a start, it makes no grammatical sense, and for seconds, assuming you're attempting to imply that Sixfields is surrounded by buildings of heavy industry, it just isn't true. And an away tie to Notts forest ? Guess what, that's not actually much of a glamour tie. Ho hum. Once a R&D fan, always a daft twat.
JAMESYBOY at 19:44:37 Sunday November 21 99
OHH!WOBBLERS OHH! WOBBLERS OHH! POOR WOBBLERS OHH! POOR POOR WOBBLERS OHH! THEM POOR POOR WOBBLERS. The third round draw is made Notts Forest at home to shrewsbury or oxford utd. It could have been you but you never made it.OHH!POOR WOBBLERS.A third round tie away to David Platt's team, would have brought some much needed revenue.You could have spent the money on that third rate striker,your looking for.. Forget sixfields overhung with smoke, Forget your hoofing team who are a joke, Forget the spreading of your hideous town; Think rather of your football team who will one day soon go down, And dream of rushden, small and white and clean, The clear Nene bordered by its gardens green. SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 17:27:2 Sunday November 21 99
The best bit is where Mark & Lard join in!
Danny at 16:57:40 Sunday November 21 99
Boro Haters - I did'nt know what had happened at Exeter until this morning, I thought it may have been a demo or somthing. I expect 300-350 Cobblers fans going on tuesday night, me included. This isn't cold....... Basingstoke away now that was cold. Wimp!!!
Bert at 14:37:2 Sunday November 21 99
Nice to see you taking Old Fart's offer of help so graciously last night Vince.
Sid at 13:41:25 Sunday November 21 99
That piss take is superb, R+D fan, especially they break out laughing each time they try and hit the high notes!
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 12:0:50 Sunday November 21 99
I said it cos I've just got the new single 'Turn' by Travis, and it also has a piss-take with Mark and Lard on of Baby One More Time and it's brilliant. Go out and buy it!!!!
Luton Cobbler at 11:59:10 Sunday November 21 99
A blast from the past. Couldn't go two Saturdays without a game so went to see Hitchin v Basingstoke in the Rymans Premier. On the bench for Hitchin was the one and only Efan Elad (our Cameroon International from c1993). The dreadlocks have gone and he looks more like Roger Milla these days. Hitchin won 2-0 playing some really good football, much to the dismay of the 12 travelling Basingstoke fans. One last thing. If ever you go to Hitchin, you must have the Bovril. It's superb.
Vince at 1:35:10 Sunday November 21 99
Goodnight Ralph (Waltons style aaaaaah). btw if my partner caught me calling her wifey she would execute me.
Ralph at 1:30:35 Sunday November 21 99
No problem at all Vince. The drawback with this medium is that too often the tone of comment can be misconstrued. Blimey life is too short, wot?. It's off to bed with David Niven, look forward to the next one. Cheers! (you know when you had enough to drink when your teeth itch!)
Simon Smith at 1:25:30 Sunday November 21 99
. . . and if anyone puts their head up my amazing dancing bears bum again I will not be happy! okay?
Vince at 1:24:56 Sunday November 21 99
Ha haa. the instigator appears! Don’t concern yourself, all my messages have been placed with a smile on my face.
Ralph at 1:21:6 Sunday November 21 99
I've just heard the squeak, squeak of the Jameson top - looks like it's night cap time (no ice).
Ralph at 1:19:35 Sunday November 21 99
Well you pop out for a light and bitter or seven and bugger me if the old debate ain't still rolling. Time to end this one methinks Vince, I can't help but feel that it would have been easier to have discussed this one over a beer or two in a snug somewhere. I'm probably going to have to own up and admit to being a real 'old fart' as I went to see The Manfreds tonight! (with Colin Bluntstone, Chris Farlowe and Alan Price as guests) I reckon wifey and me were the youngest by twenty years. Tell me 'Bert' didya get up and spank plank with Junction 15 or was is just a visual gig? I too have heard they can thrust it with the best of them. I must pop along and see them, anyone know when the next gig is?
Vince at 1:15:58 Sunday November 21 99
Old Fart, I'm sorry, but I can't be bothered to go into detail how the Mac works differently to the inferior pc, although it seems Microsoft have got a very minor victory in this one.
Old Fart at 1:7:21 Sunday November 21 99
I was curious that you mentioned Preferences on your Toolbar as opposed to Tools ?
Vince at 1:6:11 Sunday November 21 99
Old Fart, what?
Old Fart at 1:3:27 Sunday November 21 99
I was asking for my knowledge Vince inwhat way does it differ to other versions ?
Vince at 1:1:6 Sunday November 21 99
Old Fart, I'm afaid you're bashing your head against the Gates brick wall. btw we call them Macs
Old Fart at 0:56:30 Sunday November 21 99
And this is a question for my knowledge as I am unfamiliar with Maccs . What Options are there on your toolbar File,Edit etc?
Vince at 0:54:55 Sunday November 21 99
4.5
Od Fart at 0:52:28 Sunday November 21 99
Fair enogh Vince which version of Internet Explorer are you Maccing with ?
Vince at 0:39:47 Sunday November 21 99
Old Fart, please understand I am not a novice with this. On the Mac we have preferences, but the option you mention seems to be unavailable.
Old Fart at 0:32:47 Sunday November 21 99
Vince Do you not have a toolbar at the top when you open up Internet Explorer you know the grey bit at the top >?
Vince at 0:29:34 Sunday November 21 99
Old Fart, I'm on a Mac. There is no Tools.
Bert at 0:27:56 Sunday November 21 99
It represents a spelling error.
Old Fart at 0:26:45 Sunday November 21 99
Vince in Explorer click on Tools,Internet Options you will be on the General tab Click on settings for Temporary Internet files and check the box that says Every visit to the page. Bert I too have heard of the Band Junction 15 Is it true that they rock harder than the tool on the bloke who sits with the virgin on Prom night ?
Gomez at 0:24:7 Sunday November 21 99
No Travis as in 'Travis' strangely enough
Vince at 0:23:22 Sunday November 21 99
Bert "self indulgent verbal masurbation" Some of us didn't go out tonight. What does that phrase represent?
Bert at 0:23:15 Sunday November 21 99
Is that Travis as in Travis & Arnold?
Gomez at 0:21:29 Sunday November 21 99
Anyway, about the Travis question I posed below ......... I guess you're all bandwagon jumpers?
Bert at 0:19:51 Sunday November 21 99
Cut and paste dear boy! I saw "Junction 15" Old Fart. One of the hottest rock acts in the county. Rocktastic.
Vince at 0:17:41 Sunday November 21 99
Oh, and thanks for asking about the reload problem. It only happens with Explorer and as a Mac devotee I suppose I ought to be using Netscape. But I find Explorer is quicker, although that might be just me. I've also got a barn load of favourites on Explorer and I cant find a way of transferring them to Netscape.
Old Fart at 0:17:9 Sunday November 21 99
Well Bert you sound about as lubricated as a virgins twat on Prom night! I hope the Rock was better than the wanking going on here. Who did you see ?
Bert at 0:12:59 Sunday November 21 99
Jeez! - it's just past midnight and I'm in from an excellent evening of rock to be confronted by all this self indulgent verbal masturbation! What's all this "Ireland are not a home country" shit? Come on guys let's have a bit of inane drivel on a Saturday night. It's much more fun and easier to digest on a belly full of Guinness!
Old Fart at 0:10:52 Sunday November 21 99
Again Vince with all due respect you're assuming that I think England are crap. The issue in hand is that are England and the other Home Countries going to suffer as a result of their squads non involvement at the highest level in their own Domestic Competition in the future due to the influx of Foreign talent to the Premier?
Vince at 0:0:45 Sunday November 21 99
Old Fart, surely Ireland is not a home country? Mind you that's subject is a bit too intense for this board. But the whole premise of the original argument is that the England side is somehow worse than in the past. I don't agree. We've qualified for Euro 2000, and are as fancied as any other country to win it. Don't forget Germany struggled to get through and I'm sure you don't think they are crap. To take a wider view I think it's difficult for any national team to beat lower oposition. Englands problem was they drew too often, we only lost one game. Only Romania, Ukraine, Sweden and the Czechs were unbeaten in the qualifiers, and I bet you don’t fancy any of them to win, especially Ukraine as they lost to Slovenia in the play-offs - what a bummer for them! Actually I’ve just noticed the Czechs won all their games, so I think I might put a bob or two on them to win. Then again Scotlnd finished second, so it doesn’t say much about that group.
OLd Fart at 23:28:3 Saturday November 20 99
I believe that the Arsenal case in point is that prior to the influx of foreign talent a high proportion of their squad was made up of Home Internationals. Nowadays this is not the case which in turn will have a knock on effect with the Home International squads. With their players now performing in a less than elite competition on a week in week out basis over a period of time their International performance will suffer as a result. When was the last time the Cobblers lost squad members to International duty on a regular basis?, and I'm not referring to Mr Corazzin. Oh and did you fix your reload issue with Netscape?
Vince at 23:16:39 Saturday November 20 99
Old Fart, I think you may have arrived too late in this debate/argument. I'm not criticising Ralph in general, simply a point he put sometime ago. Again, what’s the relevance with Arsenal’s squad?
Old Fart at 22:56:36 Saturday November 20 99
I agree but once again Vince you assume that this is the case with Ralph an assumption based on what ? Do you not feel that this is a somewhat patronising stance, what is Ralphs history and why is he unable to formulate an individual opinion. You state categorically that his view is injected rather than created a dangerous assumption which with no offence intended would suggest that you yourself are unable to see the benefits of individual growth. Oh and ten years ago Arsenal had truckloads of Irish Internationals consistently in their squad.
Vince at 22:48:52 Saturday November 20 99
Old Fart, you also make a valid point. But if someone puts an argument that is clearly gained through misinformation rather than personal experience or facts, surely it’s a duty to point that out?
Old Fart at 22:37:44 Saturday November 20 99
Unfortunately Vince Ralph has a valid point and your methodology in argument has a benign vein at the most. To assume that all individuals are susceptable to brainwashing and do not have the ability to filter information from whatever source to then create qualified viewpoints is in itself both totalitarian and Atkinsesque. Our friend MartinW seemed to have this problem assuming that others were arguing against his views rather than his dictating presentation and he now seems to have quietened perhaps somewhat reclusely into a shell of his former self upon realising that all are entitled to their opinion. Never assume Vince it's a fatal mistake and try and create a wider circle of friends so that you may see debate and differing views are alive and well. There are still people around who have the ability to make their own minds up on a variety of issues least of all the filtering of the bile contained within the gutter press and its offshoots. Until you yourself have the strength to do this I'm afraid you're going to have to go stick your head up a dead bears bum !
Vince at 22:7:41 Saturday November 20 99
Ralph, firstly I don’t pretend to know any more than anyone else. But I don’t understand the rest of your message. What does "What ever happened to London Irish, Arsenal." mean? I also don't understand the relevance of the Scotland squad either. Is it me?
Anon at 22:2:29 Saturday November 20 99
did anyone see the chap from Northampton on the lottery show tonight?
He's in the navy, and was once given some surprise shore leave. Instead of going home to see his wife and kids he went to see the Cobblers and tnen went for a few drinks. TOP MAN! Only problem was he left his match ticket in his pocket and she found it. Still, at least NTFC and Sixfields got to be on prime time tv!
we are the boro haters at 21:29:16 Saturday November 20 99
Danny do you really think there will be 2,500 Cobblers fans at Exeter on a Tuesday night in November (brrrrr) I'm not going, I'll just liten on the radio with my feet up by the nice warm fire (mmmmm) and I normally go to ALL the games, it's just so cold and such a long way on a Tuesday I'm sure I'm not the only one
Mathmatician at 21:24:47 Saturday November 20 99
Pish are only 7 points ahead of us with a game in hand if we beat Exeter then they are only 4 points ahead......it's getting close, peeta boroo r u listening to the song that we're singing we're walking along singing a song sh*tting on the Exeter as we go!
Gomez at 21:0:29 Saturday November 20 99
On the subject of Travis - Who jumped on the bandwagon after Why Does It Always Rain On Me? and who is a true fan and remembers the likes of All I Wanna Do Is Rock and U13 Girls? And BTW Ray - It said Cobblers @ntfc.co.uk email addresses were 'available for hire' in your email to the WALOC list. Does that mean we have to pay for the privilege?!?!?!?!
Anon at 20:33:6 Saturday November 20 99
G-Man youre a prat!
Anon at 19:13:48 Saturday November 20 99
Obviously not our number one speller though!
George _ Bucks No1 Cobbler at 18:43:20 Saturday November 20 99
Just like to say a big thank to the fans and players at last Fridays Cheltenham game. Coz on money I cant afford to go to many matches but I managed to go on that night and it was fantastic. Good singing, good result and of course he famous (or infamous) Cobblestones song, The fields are green etc... Just in case I was in H50 in the North Stand and I hope to be thee gain real soon - COBBLERS FOREVER
Diamonds Fans at 18:32:11 Saturday November 20 99
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WSD at 18:30:32 Saturday November 20 99
Yes both, why?
Danny at 18:30:14 Saturday November 20 99
Spent the day wandering around in a daze today cos there was no cobblers game. but hey its nearly tuesday. What happened at Exeter today???? Apparently there were fans on the pitch and the game was delayed for about 30 mins. will there be more of the same tuesday????? If there is thank god I've booked Wednesday off work. And Ray, Direones fans don't make any noise at their matches, so they won't make much noise about the Cheltenham game, especially after the "Stand up if you hate Diamonds" chant.
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 18:29:36 Saturday November 20 99
WSD, do you like Supergrass or Travis?
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 18:27:18 Saturday November 20 99
How many people are on here at the moment?
Danny at 18:25:42 Saturday November 20 99
jb, I'm so glad you find a serious injury forcing a player into retirement a source of amusement. As for "long ball tactics" it may have escaped your attention but Ian Atkins has gone, you may want to get to a game at sixfields as we are playing much much better football, oh and we ain't losing 5-1 to teams. 1 defeat in seven league games shows how much better we are performing. There must be something about you morons who live in a town with NO football team. Nothing better to do with your time????
WSD at 18:21:41 Saturday November 20 99
Yes very funny
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 18:20:39 Saturday November 20 99
I'm older than God and younger than the last baby born. Okay result for us...
Anon at 18:10:6 Saturday November 20 99
I guess he's a year older than you WSD - so that makes him 11.
WSD at 17:41:5 Saturday November 20 99
R&D fan how old were you? My guess = 13, anyone else care to try?
Hernan at 16:34:46 Saturday November 20 99
Sh*t, the dihorreas have equalised.
Denniscobblers29@netscapeonline.co.uk at 16:8:18 Saturday November 20 99
Keep up the play and I hope to see you in division 2 next season,
led by Kevin Wilson of course.
Thanks Carlo For my autograph at the opticians,and put a few in the net for me.
Good luck to all in your next game.
Luv Natalie
LaLa at 15:59:49 Saturday November 20 99
Lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalala . . . . .
Tony at 15:47:21 Saturday November 20 99
Woooooohoooooo..... P&*h are losing 2-1 to Macca Now! What a result this could be!
Tony at 15:35:33 Saturday November 20 99
Poo 1 - Maccelsfield 1!!! The Macc's equalized! So Poo are being held and Direones are losing! What a day so far!
Hernan at 15:32:15 Saturday November 20 99
I hope that tw*t jb is at the match. I hope he comes home to see this and think to himself "I'm a Direones w*nker
Hernan at 15:24:7 Saturday November 20 99
Ilkeston Town 1 - 0 Rushden And Diamonds after 20 minutes. That's a shame!!!
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 14:11:21 Saturday November 20 99
And another thing: Carl, if your mind can remember this far back, the silly bitch got it.
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 14:9:59 Saturday November 20 99
It was my birthday yesterday, in case anyone cares. No comment on last Saturday, but we'll see you in the 3rd rd of the Cup. Whoops! You're already out(!)
WSD at 12:17:9 Saturday November 20 99
Well we seem to be the "in" joke on Soccer AM at the moment! Someone says "Northampton Town" the other replies "Cobblers", then the first one says "no really, Northampton Town". HMMMM. They seemed to find it funny (as did Jason Dozzell)
T. at 11:49:15 Saturday November 20 99
We're at home to Cardiff in the first round of the Auto Windscreen Shield, another Welsh return for us. Still R&D aren't in the auto are they?Sorry its only for LEAGUE teams ha ha!
Ray at 11:8:28 Saturday November 20 99
Quite frankly I'd be more impressed with these comments from the direones if they had actually been to a match rather than listening to second hand information. Dozy left ages ago and since then things have changed. What happened to all the comments from the alleged R&D supporters who were going to go to the Cheltenham game. All very noticeable by their absence!
SteveM at 10:13:53 Saturday November 20 99
MartinW, change the bloody record already. Dozzell can blame the long ball all he wants but that doesn't excuse the fact that he was overpaid, didn't give a toss about the Cobblers and made hardly any effort. We're well off without him.
TRB Mark (not related in any way to Mark P below) at 10:2:4 Saturday November 20 99
Last week I bought some raffle tickets at the Bull in aid of a lad with Luekemia. I am now the proud (not) owner of a R&D jumper! Any of you Direones fans would like a bargain?
Boring! No footie. I'm off to an arts lecture in Kettering, then Tesco's for the weekly shop. I can't wait.
Mark P at 9:58:50 Saturday November 20 99
SJB, use the email address above. My website is being transferred which is why the .com stuff is'nt working.
Make all cheques payable to Mark Pacan please. (Can you add the info to the Christmas card details Ray? Als, I live at 50a Station Road
MartinW at 9:58:3 Saturday November 20 99
Jason Dozzell, on Soccer Am says:"At Northampton it was quite hard because they liked to play the long ball. At Colchester they try to play the right way."
Another ex-Cobbler also playing for Colchester Steve McGavin scored three goals in three games from midfield.
Seems the players always knew what the problem was at Northampton!!!
It's a shame we could not have sorted things out before relegation.
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 9:52:43 Saturday November 20 99
GOOD MORNING ALL, well its a nice morning up here in Sunderland. I think the Dire ones will go out to today with a bit of luck! Any more news about Paul Dalton comming to Cobblers? COME YOU SAINTS!
LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!
..DAVE.E..
eddie at 9:48:59 Saturday November 20 99
njah, njah, njah, njah, njah!
eddie njah at 9:40:17 Saturday November 20 99
message for the diamond hater.you will always have to sell your best players you will therefore always be a crap team with no prospects and no money.one day the council will turn your ground into a tip
you will have no-one to support so you will jump on the bandwagon and travel to nene park and wonder why you did not do it years ago.
DIAMONDS RULE NORTHANTS!
Ralph at 9:18:20 Saturday November 20 99
VINCE - You miss MY point! The premiership is a great spectacle, wonderful players, games, stadia, full houses, great. But I, emphasis on I, can't help but feel that in the long term it will damage our national teams. Scotland is a case in point; Celtic and Rangers only contributed seven players to the squad last week, when Liverpool were riding high half of the team were Scots. What ever happened to London Irish, Arsenal. All these players have now moved a notch down or two in order to ply their trade and that must have an effect on their development. Tell me Vince how come you manage to disseminate all this misinformation whereas the rest of us are just gobbled up hook line and sinker? You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows!
Jamie at 0:58:33 Saturday November 20 99
Think of a team that wants promotion and gets shat on 5-1 by Yeovil.
Vince at 22:25:6 Friday November 19 99
jb, If Man U can't be bothered with the FA Cup, why should The Cobblers?
jb at 22:17:42 Friday November 19 99
Well on Saturday its back to FA cup action for R&D. But alas not for the mighty Wobblers, you didn’t make it never mind lads. G-man that’s a rather scary name you’ve got. Any messages I leave are not for you. You seem very tough and dangerous I will stay clear of you. Another Wobbler quits the game now that is a shame. Damian will be sadly missed. But spur a thought for poor old Dougie Hodgson, he retired earlier this week with a neck injury. He stated he could have played on for another 3 years, if it wasn’t for that bloody long ball game we play. Its caused havoc with my neck all those hopeful punts forward. Anyway I might see some of you on Sunday, Northampton spinney hill at home.
Forget sixfields overhung with smoke,
Forget your hoofing team who are a joke,
Forget the spreading of your hideous town; Think rather of your football team who will one day soon go down,
And dream of rushden, small and white and clean,
The clear Nene bordered by its gardens green.
SEE YA SOON JAMESY
Vince at 21:37:49 Friday November 19 99
Ralph, think about it, where did your "betters" get their information from? The point I'm trying to make is that there is so much misinformation flying around, people form such bad opinions based on it. A good example is the Premiership. I've read many people slag off the premier teams in general without ever going to a game. G-man is an example just for today. If you ever get the chance, and this weekend would be a good one, why not take a trip to Arsenal, Derby or West Ham? I've been to a few Premier games this year, and as a Cobblers supporter I am able to simply enjoy the skill on show. Someone will probably point out that you can’t go cos it’s all sold out. This basically proves my point.
driver at 21:14:20 Friday November 19 99
You're taking two tonight then Ron?
Fat Ron at 20:44:54 Friday November 19 99
As if I care . . . pass me another blond, no make it a brunette!
Fat Ron at 20:44:44 Friday November 19 99
As if I care . . . pass be another blond, no make it a brunette!
NSB at 20:42:37 Friday November 19 99
Cheer up Fat Ron... oh what can it mean to a bloody fat bastard and a shit ex football team (namely forest)
Fat Ron at 20:22:47 Friday November 19 99
Scuse me whilst I park me roller and stub me cigar out in this nerks mush. Hold me champagne!
Nsb at 18:34:56 Friday November 19 99
How i hate Ron Atkinson...... does he not realise that Kev is England manager not him..... so what gies him the right to go on air and question kev's tactics???????????? WHERE WERE FOREST IN THE PREM LAST YEAR FAT RON??????
G-Man at 16:47:47 Friday November 19 99
It is crap when the Cobblers have no games, I get so bored as the Premiershit does not excite me, it is so crap Man U win on a regular basis. I hate Man U. I still can't believe we are out of the cup, that will make the cup weekend even less exciting. Oh well theres always Rushden and Diamonds I suppose... Not really. Ha Ha Ha!
Hernan at 16:44:7 Friday November 19 99
What is it with Kobblers and Travis. Are they both at school. I also thought jb was a Jock Wally as well. Never mind eh little boys?
Ray at 16:30:49 Friday November 19 99
Sounds like a good deal to me Mark!
SBJ at 16:25:13 Friday November 19 99
Mr D Allan must be keen to see the Brighton vs Cobblers game - he's bought all 370 tickets. Ha ha ha OK not funny at all, sorry.
Kobbler at 16:19:57 Friday November 19 99
So what is everyone doing tommorrow? Are Spencer at home?(!)...PS Ignore Travis he's not real Cobblers but in fact Boro in disguise. BEWARE!
SBJ at 15:49:53 Friday November 19 99
Mark, I've tried to e-mail you a couple of times on mark@pacan.com, but my exchange server keeps knowcking the message back undelivered. Cheap civil service network in my office I suppose. Can you please let me know who the cheques for Cobblers Christmas cards should be payable to? I've chucked out last year's cheque stub. Ta.
Mark P at 15:5:54 Friday November 19 99
Ray, I can sell the CD's too. £10 for 1 pack of Christmas cards and 1 cd, including postage. What a deal!
Anon at 14:17:53 Friday November 19 99
Who pulls the bloody strings....all go and play with a queen bee NOW!!!
geoff clarke at 14:15:37 Friday November 19 99
Whats everyone doing tommorow ? im going shopping in northampton town centre im looking for a mainframe.
geoff clarke at 14:15:33 Friday November 19 99
Whats everyone doing tommorow ? im going shopping in northampton town centre im looking for a mainframe.
geoff clarke at 14:14:29 Friday November 19 99
Whats everyone doing tommorow ? im going shopping in northampton town centre im looking for a mainframe.
Glitter Joke at 13:31:48 Friday November 19 99
What sparkles like a diamond and is small enough to fit in a school girls ring???? Gary Glitter
Danny at 13:17:13 Friday November 19 99
This saturday is a choice between Christmas shopping in Northampton or Wolverhampton Wanderers v Swindon Town. I don't have a lot of free time to christmas shop so it looks like carrier bags ahoy for me. Either that or my family and friends won't be getting any prezzies. ROLL ON TUESDAY!!!!
Anon at 13:0:48 Friday November 19 99
Nice Update Sid
Sid at 12:41:11 Friday November 19 99
Doesn't seem to be down here...... Damian Matthew has retired from Professional football.
SBJ at 10:31:7 Friday November 19 99
Carl - I'll either be Christmas shopping in London, or else going to the Sutton game. So if you see a completely unremarkable-looking white bloke walking along Oxford Street with shopping bags, it just might be me, so shout something suitable just in case. :-)
SBJ at 10:28:1 Friday November 19 99
Mark C: dead right about Omoyinmi - he was born in Nigeria, but is eligible to play for England at international level (and has done so for the schoolboys). I remember him playing at Orient earlier this year, and for Gillingham (I think he scored one great solo goal, which I saw on TV?) but both of these were just loans and he's apparently back with West Ham again now.
Carl at 10:23:29 Friday November 19 99
So how are all us Cobblers devotees spending our Saturday afternoons this week then. I for one am going shopping, so if you see some large Ginger Tosser, in a bright Yellow NTFC fleece roaming aimlessly around Milton Keynes give us a shout, even if it's only 'YOU GINGER TOSSER' Roll on Tuesday!!!!!
Cornonthecob at 9:30:30 Friday November 19 99
any news on Paul Dalton, or the rumoured possibility of loaning that leicester player?
Carl at 8:7:29 Friday November 19 99
I thought you were going to say Viagra
Bad Joke Societys Buddy at 7:20:38 Friday November 19 99
One for all the Lady Footballers out there!
Three Labrador retrievers -- one brown, one yellow and one black --
were sitting in the waiting room at the vet's office when they struck
up a conversation. The black lab turned to the brown and said, "So
why are you here?"
The brown lab replied, "I'm a pisser. I piss on everything -- the
sofa, the drapes, the cat, the kids. But the final straw was last
night when I pissed in the middle of my owner's bed."
The black lab said, "So what is the vet going to do?"
"Gonna give me Prozac," came the reply from the brown lab. "All the
vets are prescribing it. It works for everything."
The black lab then turned to the yellow lab and asked, "Why are you
here?"
The yellow lab said, "I'm a digger. I dig under fences, dig up
flowers and trees, I dig just for the hell of it. When I'm inside, I
dig up the carpets. But I went over the line last night when I dug a
great big hole in my owner's couch."
"So what are they going to do to you?" the black lab inquired.
"Looks like Prozac for me too," the dejected yellow lab said.
The yellow lab then turned to the black lab and asked, "Why are you
at the vet's office?"
"I'm a humper," the black lab said. "I'll hump anything. I'll hump
the cat, a pillow, the table, fire hydrants, whatever. I want to hump
everything I see. Yesterday, my owner had just got out of the shower
and was bending down to dry her toes, and I just couldn't help
myself. I hopped on her back and started humping away."
The yellow and brown labs exchanged a sad glance and said, "So,
Prozac for you too, huh?"
The black lab said, "No, I'm here to get my nails clipped."
Anon at 0:35:27 Friday November 19 99
WHY IS GARY GLITTER GOING ON HOLIDAY TO FLORIDA?
HE IS GOING TO TAMPA WITH THE KIDS
Ray at 0:13:17 Friday November 19 99
Can't he commute?
Baz at 22:44:21 Thursday November 18 99
I very much doubt that David Seal was seen at Sixfields although I wish it was true. He has been selected to lead the Northern Spirit attack with Robbie Slater against Auckland Kingz if the Northern Spirit website is to be believed. Damn!!!
Baz at 22:31:0 Thursday November 18 99
I for one would love to see David Seal back in a Cobblers shirt. The style of football we are now attempting to play would suit him perfectly. When he first came to Northampton, he looked like a 20 goal a season player if provided with decent service i.e. the ball played into his feet. We are crying out for a goalscorer like him. Before the critics reply and slam him can I say:- Yes, he wasn't the hardest working player around, doesn't matter. The goals dried up. True, but Ronaldo would have struggled to score playing Atkins tactics. He is a gifted striker and if the 2 Kev's could get him back I think he would get us the goals to send us up.
Ralph at 22:30:22 Thursday November 18 99
VINCE - I guess if I had the energy to think hard enough I could of made it forty players and probably matched each good player with a David Scope or a Paul Bunce or a Neil Townsend, but I'm really unsure what that would actually prove. Believe me or not I do not buy papers for the very reason you state, I'd sooner just treat myself to a crossword book and a Radio Times each week and I never was one for 'The Stars'. So where do I get my 'information' from? Radio has always been a favourite medium and you can't beat listening to your betters down the pub or at work or at the match. Watch a performance on TV and draw your own conclusions that what I say. I'm not trying to come across as anything 'special' but when did an advert ever make you go out and buy anything? It will probably have the adverse affect on me just like the story lines in the 'super soaraway'. I got 'suckered' in to going to see 'The Blair Witch Project' and I am still dissapointed with myself. Anyways I reckon it could be 'agendum' and I apologise for the 'use' of 'inverted' commas, it one little 'luxury' I afford myself.
Mick at 22:8:22 Thursday November 18 99
You can still get England at 14-1 for Euro 2000. The best bet has to be Germany at 9-1, bet your wallet on this one. Cobblers odds have hardened to best price 12-1, the same as at the start of the season. Darlington are still favourites at around 3-1 with the fat boys close behind.
Carl at 21:23:15 Thursday November 18 99
It has all gone quiet
Phil Baron at 20:49:15 Thursday November 18 99
Put Parrish in the team all he seems to do is score at the moment !!
Carl at 20:42:13 Thursday November 18 99
HE ISN'T A FORWARD!!!!! THE MAN IS BLOODY GOOD, DEFENSIVE HEADERS FRIDAY TO HOLDING THE BALL UP IN MIDFIELD, GIVE HIM A BLOODY BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vince at 20:41:40 Thursday November 18 99
Hello Ralph, I'm glad you agree the foreigners (no need for inverted commas) have enhanced our game. If you are not influenced by newspapers, where do you get your information from? All media suppliers have a slant, and unfortunately their agendas (agendi? surely not) are now to entice and retain viewers/listeners/readers. This means it is virtually impossible to gain unbiased facts. As for the games at the County ground you can go back a good few years, the Carr era to be precise, before the football was any better than it is now. You picked out twelve Cobblers players stretching over a period of around thirty years. That makes one player every two years. (You missed Hill, Barnes and Gregory). Funny how the memory condenses time. If you don't add any of the recent players it's a big tribute to Atkin's coaching skills, and I dont think you're prepared to do that yet.
MartinW at 20:34:51 Thursday November 18 99
Had to laugh at the official web site. In the report on our reserve team winning 3-0 against Kettering, the best thing they could find to say about Steve Howard was that he "played the entire match". Didn't score then. Can I suggest cutting our losses and sell him, get some money and buy someone else. If he was a 6 figure player - even if we get half back we would gain. Wholehearted player and everything, right attitude and all that, nothing against the guy. Except that he is obviously a misfit in a team trying to play football. And he doesn't score. Sell him pocket the money and get Byfield on a free, that's what I say. We could do a whole lot worse.
jb at 20:26:1 Thursday November 18 99
G-Man Look further down the board,my old son.Stating how we would stuff the jocks. I got it wrong.It pains me but the jocks done a job on us.But we are going they are not.How did you work out it was me holmes,did watson help? jb=JAMESYBOY SEE YA SOON G-MAN REAL SOON
Carl at 20:25:0 Thursday November 18 99
Roy, if you appear tonight, what time are you going to Exeter, because Greg and Dusty are going at about 2 is that too late?
Ralph at 20:17:47 Thursday November 18 99
Hi Vince - I enjoy wathching the 'foreigners' they bring much to our game, what football fan could not enjoy the skills of Zola, Viera, Poyet, Klinnsman et. al. I would also agree that many England sides have never lived up to expectations and we have only ever won one major trophy, so we are used to dissapointment. I take exception to the slur that I am influenced by 'tabloid xenophobic myth' I do not buy papers often enough to be influenced one way or the other, tabloid or broadsheet. To select the last days at The County Ground whilst we were in administration is hardly a yardstick to judge standards. My opinion is what it is, mine, I was encouraged that some saw fit to agree but I wont lose any sleep. What the hell differing opinions make the World go round and hopefully help us all form our own opinions. As for optimism I look forward to seeing the next Morley, Massey, Buchanan, McPherson, McNeil, Stratford, Rankmore, Mabee, Large, Kiernan, Gilbert, McGoldrick at Sixfields. I also look forward to seeing England win Euro 2000.
G-Man at 19:25:31 Thursday November 18 99
I agree the papers were ridiculous,I knew it wasn't over by a long shot. I think that was the majority view from the sensible people throughout England. But really, does it warrant such a long winded load of crap. Scotland wouldn't have got past the group stage where as England probably will. Shall I send you a psotcard from Holland/Belgium? McSeeyalater
jb at 18:45:51 Thursday November 18 99
Rob Roy! Robert the Bruce! Conner mccloud! Rab nesbit! William Wallace! Gregory! Hue mcvie! Sean connery! Alex Ferguson! Kenny dalglish! Ally mccloud! Willie Johnston! David rennie! The whole of Corby! Jim Leighton! Mr. McKay! Jim watt! Exploited barmy army! Heather! Alan Hansen! Nessy! The big yin! Benn Nevis! Mark fowler’s wife Ruth! All the actors from take the high road! The phantom menace! Simple minds! Jimmy Boyle! Sheena Easton! The crankies! Miss Jean Brodie! The broons! Well played last night! Egg on face time.
WSD at 18:42:4 Thursday November 18 99
Trav - "within the santity of our own board"...? Since when has this board been sane?!
WSD at 18:11:5 Thursday November 18 99
Fair do's Trav. Now, back to the board...
Travis at 17:46:40 Thursday November 18 99
Sorry Dave - normal service will be resumed the 3rd division board. Just thought it might be best to have a quiet word in Kobblers ear within the santity of our own board. If Cobblers fans are judged based on him we'll soon get the sort of inbred reputation that Posh fans have!
WSD at 17:29:24 Thursday November 18 99
HEY YOU TWO!! Get back to the third division board so the rest of the division can see the end of the fight please!
Travis at 17:22:0 Thursday November 18 99
Sorry Kobbler - don't want to upset you and send you crying home to mummsie - you big wuss. Please reply to message (even though its hard with your knuckles being dragged around all day)
Kobbler at 17:3:53 Thursday November 18 99
Sorry Trav...only real Cobblers fans allowed on here, not mincing poofs. Get back to your wacky messageboard with all your weirdo cyberpals.
UP THE TOWN.
MC = Mr Forgetful at 17:3:23 Thursday November 18 99
Wasn't it NTFC, Moorgate Cobbler, who spent £100k plus for David Seal to warm a bench? At least Turley is playing for the Diamonds week in week out.
Travis at 16:58:37 Thursday November 18 99
Kobbler - my god man you are an embarrassment to all things good about NTFC. Are you sure you're not a Pish fan in disguise?
David Seal at 16:12:33 Thursday November 18 99
I've scooored!!!
Andy C at 15:43:48 Thursday November 18 99
In response to a couple of points further down.... SBJ, Omoyimni is neither foreign (as far as I know) nor a lower division player, in name at least: he was on loan to the Gills from West Ham. But I take your point that there are plenty of foreigners in the lower divisions too. I think the standard of football in the First and Second Divisions has definitely improved over the past decade or so, but Ralph has hit the nail on the head. Too few Third Division clubs can afford ex-First Division players, much as both would like to, and so the situation arises where a clutch of players fresh from Stoke (then in the First) preferred to take jobs outside football and play part-time for Hednesford a couple of years ago.
Carl at 15:37:36 Thursday November 18 99
I loves marmite on toast
Jo at 13:56:54 Thursday November 18 99
Thanks Danny! I just love football whatever. Whether I am watching it or playing it or whether it is male or female football! People should realize that there are many female teams in the Northampton area and beyond! Northampton and County ladies (if they are still called that!)are an excellent team and are in quite a high league (better than me anyway!) I shall stop talking about women's football now!!! Above all I love the Cobblers!!!
Welling United at 13:48:30 Thursday November 18 99
Dear adam - there is about as much (if not more ) glory in going to a welling match than a Rushden match where you know the team have big money to spend.
Danny at 13:28:37 Thursday November 18 99
Jo, I watched some of the womens world cup on telly and was quite impressed. Infact it was considerably better than the pityfull offerings from our "World Class Internationals" last night and as I was working I had to put up with it on the radio. Obviously ???? ???? is skiving school at the moment and is in fear of getting a late slip and possible detention.
Robert Dunkley at 11:0:58 Thursday November 18 99
I doubt that Corazzin would leave at the mo, not least for Lincoln as according to the Telegraph they need £300,000 before the end of the year or they will be in administration.
Methinks they we sell their best players and be okay, but another team in trouble is bad news. I really cannot see Seal coming back, not least of all he is hardly going to want to be jetting to and from Oz in a couple of days
G-Man at 10:21:22 Thursday November 18 99
Carl, what about John Frain and maybe even Duncan Spedding????
Carl at 10:17:14 Thursday November 18 99
I have to agree to some extent with what MartinW said, our footballers give us all this crap about how they are so proud to play for our country, then they go out and give completely inept performances like the one we saw last night and like the away game to Poland the other month when it was still in our own hands, for a playoff place, we then have to sit there and wait to see what another team can do for us i.e. Sweden. I was not at all proud of what I saw last night, in fact I was some what embaressed by how a team can play so badly against a team who are supposed to be a lot worse than the 'superduperstars' we allegedly have. If I was a Scot, however, I would be exceptionally proud of my team, they didn't get there I know but at least they tried. Things need to change quite dramatically before next summer if we are not to be embaressed again, we need players in their positions, not playing because Keegan thinks they are better footballers than the rest. I can not believe that there are absolutely no left footed players out there who are better than the right footed Neville and Redknapp on the left, IT MAKES NO SENSE, anyway at least THE COBBLERS are doing alright, and that at the end of the day is all I am really concerned with. UP THE COBBLERS
G-Man at 10:15:0 Thursday November 18 99
Did anybody really see David Seal because I know two Kevs like him and he likes the club, it's just Atkins he hated although I don't know why as Atko was such a lovely chap, heart of gold material. I don't anybody could have seen Sealo as he is supposed to be playing Sydney Olympic right about now.
G-Man at 10:4:30 Thursday November 18 99
Bad luck Scotland. I'm an England fan as much as the next man but England were the biggest load of sh*te this side of Rushden and Diamonds. They needed somebody like Ian Hendon. The list of sh*t goes Neville, Beckham, Ince, Redknapp, Owen, Shearer,Southgate,Scholes. Who cares if we got through Germany are going to win it anyway.
Jo at 9:11:6 Thursday November 18 99
To Pablo - thank you!! I don't want to upset anyone and I think it is out of order being rude to someone just because you don't agree with them. I don't always agree with people but that is the whole point of debate so ???? ???? needs to grow up. Anyway that's enough ranting and raving! Regarding the M5 that someone mentioned earlier the road works have now gone! I travel that stretch of road every day and it is running fine!
TRB Mark at 9:3:15 Thursday November 18 99
Spookily enough, Mr Posh's poser that England's standard of football will eventually match that of the Scots eventually is the subject on the 5 live phone in.
Anon at 8:53:46 Thursday November 18 99
ATKINS FOR ENGLAND!!!
MartinW at 1:40:44 Thursday November 18 99
Also Seal at the Cobblers ground. Is that grounds for rumour?
Finally Dougie Hodgson is a big loss. He would have been a colossus in defence for us if he had not had that injury. Totally concur with whoever said he was a rock when he played. He was! We gave him the nickname 'meaty chunks' because he got stuck in. Unlike the England team, bunch of overpaid pansies, so they are. Even Keegan can't get angry with them from the bench! RANT RANT RANT RAVE RAVE RAVE!
Well it's TRUE!
MartinW at 1:36:9 Thursday November 18 99
The Folk Implosion album's ace
MartinW at 1:33:53 Thursday November 18 99
So the excuse for tonight's 'performance' - England did not manage a single shot on target in 90 minutes - is that there are too many foreign players coming into the English leagues. Scotland is no different in that respect, as the top teams are littered with foreigners. The difference between the sides is the ability of Scottish players to raise their game when wearing the navy shirt. England players always seem to play worse than they do for their league clubs and that is something that has happened for years now. Why is it? Don't the players feel as passionate about their country as say the Scots. It certainly seems like it. As someone who sees it from both sides on this one, I have to say that if England players had 75 per cent of the passion and pride that the Scots have - they would be world beaters. There is no excuse for such limp wristed football which I think is based on a superiority complex. England players think they have a god given right to win in all but the really tough tests. The talent is there, it was on the park and everyone knows that that player for player England is superior. But it's about players playing for each other and passion. Scotland have that. England don't. You even see it in the fans. How many times have you ever seen England fans sing and dance for up to an hour after the game after going out of a major championship.
Scotland fans did that tonight, granted it was because Scotland played England off the park, but nevertheless, you would not have that attitude amongst England fans. Because England fans expect.
England expects. It shouldn't. It should bloody well get itself the correct attitude to the game. It's historic though, probably dates back to the dreaded 1966 World Cup win. Still living in the past. We have to accept that it has nothing to do with foreigners, that's a convenient excuse. It is all to do with this nation's attitude to the football team. These are well paid players with the weight of the world on their shoulders. How can Barry Ferguson, a mere youngster, be so head and shoulders above all the midfielders on show. Demanding the ball. What England player demanded the ball. Players of spunk and pride are what is needed not gripes about foreign players. It's too easy and excuse. And it is just not one.
Pablo at 0:53:14 Thursday November 18 99
To: Jo..I can only agree: What is your problem, "????" (apart from anonymity and stupidity, of course). I reckon there are plenty of folk on here who'd be interested in hearing about women's football, given it gets so little coverage on TV, so please come back with more news, Jo. Yes, there's a certain amount of ogling involved in blokes watching women's football (me, included!) but there is also appreciation of football sometimes played extremely well and played at a different pace and in a different style....probably a bit like (heterosexual) female football fans enjoying male football, I imagine...lust interests are fine but a good game of football holds so much more interest (do I believe that myself, I wonder!!).
Northampton Gas at 0:13:54 Thursday November 18 99
BR - yes the match is on Tuesday, silly me, I must still be suffering from watching you win on Friday night.*s*
Vince at 23:48:29 Wednesday November 17 99
Ralph, it seems you've bought the xenophobic tabloid myth that foreign players are spoiling our game. The facts are that the German, French and Italian leagues all have a higher proportion of foreign players than we do, and no-one says their national teams are suffering. The England team are certainly no worse than they have been in the last thirty years. We've qualified for Euro 2000, and I bet when the time comes we will do well. And do you genuinely think the quality of Cobblers football is lower than the last few years at the County Ground? Try optimism, it's good for you.
WSDSSON at 23:22:6 Wednesday November 17 99
I'll take that as a yes...
WSDsson at 23:20:10 Wednesday November 17 99
Everyones gone, do i smell?
WSD at 23:12:28 Wednesday November 17 99
Evenin all
CDU at 23:8:32 Wednesday November 17 99
Absobloodylutely Ralph and with regard to falling down the total unadulterated excess of last nights Australian thinking has left poor CDU in no fit state for anything other than Hair of the Doggie !!!
BR at 23:7:57 Wednesday November 17 99
I'm going to Exeter on Tuesday. Have I missed something here?
Ralph at 23:5:48 Wednesday November 17 99
Right then, night all!
Ralph at 23:5:3 Wednesday November 17 99
In view of the traffic report can I suggest A34 to Winchester and then the A303 to Exeter. Lovely run, no motorway and Stonehenge tout bout! Now that's what I call being friendly!
Ralph at 23:3:15 Wednesday November 17 99
Still falling down CDU? He who thinks Australian . . .
Northampton Gas at 23:2:50 Wednesday November 17 99
To all Cobblers going to the away game at Exeter on Saturday, please be aware of road works between J22 & J23 on the M5. Sometimes traffic is held up for some considerable time in both directions. This weekend, I am off to Chesterfield, one of your favourite teams. I fail to understand how you do not get on with them, I have always managed to get into their social club, even wearing colours.
BR at 23:1:18 Wednesday November 17 99
A real mate would have the day off and come with me. I'm picking CDU up in Bristol. He's leaving Oz now. That's a real mate!
CDU at 22:58:42 Wednesday November 17 99
I'll have one too Mark and then I'll send it to BR so he knows that someone loves him :-)
Ralph at 22:57:50 Wednesday November 17 99
Oi Royston No Mates - I'd love to go to Exeter but I have to work. But I'm still ya mate ain't I?
BR at 22:54:25 Wednesday November 17 99
Can I have 1 (one) please Mark. I'll send it myself as I've got no mates and am travelling to Exeter alone :-(
Mark P. at 22:52:24 Wednesday November 17 99
Ralph, email me your huge order and I will deal with it! If anyone else would like Christmas cards, I would prefer that you buy them from me personally to maximise the amount of money that goes back into the club via the Trust. Any cards bought from the club shop (if and when they decide if they want any) gives 87p per pack to the Govt in VAT.You will also be able to buy the cards from Nationwide branches in N'pton and £1.00 of that goes to the macmillan fund for cancer.
The cards have raised over £1,000 over the past two years and I would like to get that figure up to £1,500 with your help. Cheers!
BR at 22:49:22 Wednesday November 17 99
I'm bloody sure I saw Carlo in a car up near Lincoln today! (is this how rumours start?) :-)
Ray at 22:48:25 Wednesday November 17 99
Why was Seal getting your Brighton tickets?
CDU at 22:47:52 Wednesday November 17 99
Ralph: I think its more to do with the fact that all their decent players are in Europe and can't come out to play because their Clubs wont let them. Bosnich playrd in the first of the 2 game series and then got called home! Brazil won that one 2-0
Ralph at 22:47:15 Wednesday November 17 99
Started with 'Break on Through'
BR at 22:46:12 Wednesday November 17 99
Sorry, bit behind with the messages - I was referring to the Doors
Ralph at 22:45:2 Wednesday November 17 99
BR - Seal didn't play 'cos I saw him at Sixfields this afternoon whilst getting me Brighton tickets!
BR at 22:44:40 Wednesday November 17 99
I bet it's the edited version if it's live!
pete at 22:44:29 Wednesday November 17 99
jb, I didn't quite understand what you were trying to say- could you repeat the message?
CDU at 22:44:0 Wednesday November 17 99
BR: No he didn't I think he's struggling to get in the Northern Spirits U16 team at the moment
Ralph at 22:43:56 Wednesday November 17 99
Blimey CDU do you mean that the Aussies actually don't compete at some sports? Stick the Chappells in the team with a liberal sprinkling of Lillee and Thompson how can they fail?
Ralph at 22:41:58 Wednesday November 17 99
Cor! the best bit of the Sky transmission, they are playing out with The Doors! This is The End . . .
BR at 22:41:18 Wednesday November 17 99
Did Seal play?
CDU at 22:39:14 Wednesday November 17 99
Ralph: If you thought your game was dire I just (last night) watched Brazil score 2 in the last 10 mins to scrape a draw against an even worse Australian side. At least your games are competitive !
BR at 22:37:20 Wednesday November 17 99
Did I sneeze?
Ralph at 22:36:41 Wednesday November 17 99
Bless you Royston - Only thirty more posting days to Christmas. BTW can I be the first to wish you all a very merry Christmas.
BR at 22:32:15 Wednesday November 17 99
I know his number Ralph McScotty. I'll e-mail it ya. CDU - ICQ buggering about back soon!
Ralph at 22:21:56 Wednesday November 17 99
RAY - I want some Christmas cards. I have mailed Mark but as yet received no reply. The address you give has no door number. Where do I go from here? WH Smiths I guess.
Ralph at 22:20:11 Wednesday November 17 99
Did Sullivan have to make a save tonight?
Ralph at 22:16:32 Wednesday November 17 99
Well wasn't that average! Hard luck Scotland if it were a boxing match they probably would have won on points. If evidence were needed that too many foreign players are ruining the future development of our national teams then this was it. England had no shape and it was evident that players were being selected on individual ability rather than positional acumen. The estabilished foreign stars are actually strengthening their own national teams by playing here as they are leaving opportunities for younger players to break through at home. The cheaper 'journeymen' are stifling the development of future internationals by denying them the opprotunity of first team football. I do not subscribe that better players are filtering down the divisions either, that certainly ain't true of the third division. I actually believe if any one has benefited it's the non-league teams as better players would sooner play part-time and pick up a fee whilst holding down a regular job. We are being squeezed from both sides!
Anon at 22:9:37 Wednesday November 17 99
So did Turkey!
Anon at 22:9:15 Wednesday November 17 99
Turkay got an away goal
Ralph at 21:8:21 Wednesday November 17 99
Does anyone know why England v Scotland could go to extra time when The Republic v Turkey didn't?
Loop Guru at 19:38:55 Wednesday November 17 99
Hammered the Shrews, what game did you watch? Underwoods goal/cross went, in off the post hit the keeper on the arse and then crossed the line, lucky i think the words are.
jb at 19:30:46 Wednesday November 17 99
Rob Roy! Robert the Bruce! Conner mccloud! Rab nesbit! William Wallace! Gregory! Hue mcvie! Sean connery! Alex Ferguson! Kenny dalglish! Ally mccloud! Willie Johnston! David rennie!
The whole of Corby! Jim Leighton! Mr. McKay! Jim watt! Exploited barmy army! Heather! Alan Hansen! Nessy! The big yin! Benn Nevis! Mark fowler’s wife Ruth! All the actors from take the high road! The phantom menace! Simple minds! Jimmy Boyle! Sheena Easton! The crankies! Miss Jean Brodie! The broons!
YOUR BOYS ARE GOING TO TAKE ONE HELL OF A BEATING!!!!!
Ray at 19:11:52 Wednesday November 17 99
Directions to Brighton from the Internet Stadiums Site: !The stadium is located two miles away from the town centre and is just off the London Road (A23). There is no parking allowed within a mile of the ground, due to matchday restrictions in place around the stadium (one of the conditions that was agreed for allowing Brighton to play there). Kevin
Ditch informs me that 'there is an excellent park and ride scheme which is available about one mile north of the ground, at Mill Road. Given that 90%
of away fans come from the north and travel down the M23/A23, this is the ideal site, as it is right next to the main road'. Peter Hodd adds 'that
your match ticket includes a park and ride ticket for either the train or bus'. "
Ray at 19:11:1 Wednesday November 17 99
I only wish I could BR...some of us have to work for a living :-)
Big Roy at 19:7:45 Wednesday November 17 99
I'm still going to Exeter with an empty car. This is my final offer. BTW Vince - I wasn't accusing you of being Ralph in disguise, I was merely pointing out that you had been mistaken for him by TRB. I've confused myself now. Happy Birthday TRB. Come on England!
Ray at 19:6:33 Wednesday November 17 99
If you want directions to Brighton - you could do a lot worse than look at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/ Theres more on this site than Cobblers Comments you know...:-)
SBJ at 18:34:20 Wednesday November 17 99
Re. the standard of English league football: I think that the whole issue of it improving / worsening in the lower divisions as a result of foreign influx higher up is just something to give pundits and journalists something to debate. It's a combination of a bit of mild xenophobia in the press, the ever-present need for new angles of debate among the pundits, and possibly somewhere at the heart of it a grain of truth. It's a good pub conversation, but not one which I think stands up to much questioning. That lovely David Mellor, who takes the occasional squint down at the lower divisions, has concluded that young English players are not being developed as they used to be because of the overseas players taking their place higher up: I think teams like Crewe, Peterborough, Torquay, Notts County, Wycombe etc. etc. can point to good youth players and policies which contradict that particular Mellorism. It's not as if foreign players don't get called in at the lower divisions: Corazzin, Seal, Savage, van Dulleman (for Cobblers), Lua-Lua, Calvo-Garcia, Omoyinmi, Simba (all in the lower levels elsewhere) to name just a few. Foreign players always have brought a certain flavour to the English game, but to date I do not think that they have had such a stifling influence that our own British players are losing out. Contrast this with the Scottish League, where the 'big two' regularly field squads with only one or two Scotsmen. The 'lesser' clubs generally have no choice but to stick with cheaper home-grown players, for financial reasons as much as anything else. Plus don't forget that Scottish Division Two equates roughly to Football Conference, and Division Three to something sub-Ryman League - these aren't teams who have the financial clout to develop new Scottish talent, and it's hardly comparing like with like to hold up the Nationwide First against the Scottish first. Us Cobblers could probably hold our own (!) in Scottish first! Rangers and Celtic have 'gone foreign' because they can afford to, and because the fans have grown accustomed to their demand for foreign glamour players being satisifed. The clubs below will always be just that, unless a Mo McFayed turns up with a pot of gold to bolster the Accies and buy them into success. Sunderland Cobbler knows the Scottish scene better than most here - what d'you think, Sunderland Cobbler?
Ralph at 18:13:5 Wednesday November 17 99
Tell me Stanley does the 'Flat' refer to the shape of your head?
Oh dear oh dear at 17:38:49 Wednesday November 17 99
Very constructive comment Flat Stanley. Let me ask you something, is it me or are we the only league club in the County? Come back when you have league status, because no-one can take non-leaguers seriously.
Flat Stanley - RDFC at 17:16:41 Wednesday November 17 99
Is it me or are we the only team in the county still in the FA Cup?
How could you not beat Shrewsbury when we hammered them last year. It's a pity we won't be playing you in the near future to show how much better we are than you.
We'll give you a wave when we pass. Us into the League, you into the Conference.
Mick B at 16:52:51 Wednesday November 17 99
In reply to TCMP - Although a Posh fan (sorry folks) I remember the 8-2 Man Utd game on the Anglia TV programme Match of the Week, Gerry Harrison? Best's performance was unbelieveable that day. I was in Manchester working recently and took time off to visit the MUFC museum (I know, I know, we shouldn't give in to this corporate crap stuff) and the ball from the Cobblers V MUFC is in the Hall of Fame box for George Best. It is signed by all NTFC and MUFC players from the match. I particularly remember seeing John Fairbrothers autograph, as many of you know, he used to play for the Posh as well as the Cobblers. There's an interesting point, our two teams used to regularly transfer players between each other in the 60's and 70's from memory I can think of, Jim Hall, Frank Rankmore, Johnny Byrne, Tommy Robson (via Newcastle). OK we had a couple in the 90's in Barnes and Adcock who we "stole" off you, (let's face it, you'd have done the same!) but apart from those there has been hardly any movement......unless of course you know different.
Anon at 16:51:50 Wednesday November 17 99
I think Dougie Hodgson was our best player at the beginning of last season and it's such a shame he has got to quit ! GOOD LUCK DOUGIE !
P.S. Does anyone know whether he's going to stay living in Northampton ?
Jo at 16:1:17 Wednesday November 17 99
This is to ???? ???? - what is your problem. What have I done to upset you?
Essex Girl/Cobbler Fan at 15:41:6 Wednesday November 17 99
Help! I come from Essex am I inbred??
the rembering man at 15:16:32 Wednesday November 17 99
Can someone go on the third division messgaeborad and tell all the inbreds how P*terboring United got it's nickname! alos remind them that it was the cobblers who got them into the league in the first place so we could have another rival, cos Covenrtry were too good. We gave them that nickname, check yer facts if yer don't believe me.
(I would post it myself except I've an intrernal sever error that' s getting fixed at the mo!) thanking you in anticipation of their response...
???? ???? at 15:7:45 Wednesday November 17 99
Jo the bus from dav leaves at 6.33 go walk in front of it
TCMP at 13:58:17 Wednesday November 17 99
Great debate on the why? and how? we all became linked by an ambilical cord to the cobblers. I found the reasons from those who have moved into the town facinating, and it bears well for the future, as the town grows so will the average attendance. I particularly enjoyed John's comments, almost brought a tear to my eye. I started attending at the County Ground in the late 60's but the first game to be etched in my memory was that 8-2 defeat by Man Utd. I kept telling myself that if it wasn't for George Best we would have got a draw. The worry for me is that having seen utd score 8 there must have been a risk as a young boy that I would have began following Man U and gone on to live a tottally disfunctional life, being hated by everyone and expecting life to be served up to me on a plate. But I didn't and learnt all of lifes lessons from the pain and anguish suffered during the trials and tribulations of season after season of broken dreams. As a result I ended up here in Parliament. Proof positive that following the cobblers is good for the development of sound minds and rounded values!!. Rob, good point about Lancaster City and the initiative by Hilton Dawson MP to bring kids into grounds. I hope we can do something similar in the near future. By the way I am sure that Emily Lomax (Brians daughter) played a big part in this project, as she now works for Hilton in his constituency office. Emily is a devoted cobblers fan and it is good to see her using her talents to spread the good work of supporter power. No mention in the Queens speech this morning about banning Utd from next years FA cup, not even a bill to make following Rushden or Peterborough a reportable illness. Perhaps next time!! cheers Tony
Danny at 13:39:14 Wednesday November 17 99
On the subject of high prices in football and the "ordinary fan" being priced out of the Premier League, I feel what is more worrying is that WE are in danger of being priced out of the lower divisions. £13 to stand at Lincoln, £14 to sit at Brighton, £15 to sit in the comfort of Leyton Orient. Add on top of that travel, food, drink and a prog, you've got an expensive day out. I go to every NTFC game home and away. On an average away game I spend between £40-£50. Thats just me on my own, god knows how much it costs for a supporter to take himself/herself, and two kids to a game.
The Romsey Cobbler at 13:34:11 Wednesday November 17 99
Okay everyone - help required. Can anyone suggest a web site where I can find directions to Brighton's Withdean Stadium and details of where to park? The Cobblers programme is directing us to Gillingham and everywhere I look is out of date.
Chris at 13:30:45 Wednesday November 17 99
What a game , 5 goals in a game and more of them for us.Even if the keeper slipped for Daryl's goal in the words of Matt Le Tissier " if you don't shoot you will never score. and what a header from savage , How does he not score more goals , I'll never know . I also think Sturridge should play every game as Howard does not score enough goals to be given a right to play up-front every game . Sell Howard not Corazzin.
Danny at 13:29:41 Wednesday November 17 99
Moorgate Cobbler - I come from East Northants (Wellingborough) does that make me inbred????
Jo at 12:48:18 Wednesday November 17 99
I agree to a certain extent with Mick B. I think it is worrying that we have so many foreign players. Not that, that it is wrong to have foreign players, they bring in a different outlook to the game but we should provide better opportunities for our young English footballers. As has already been said I also think that England are not as great as we want them to be. You may or may not be interested but it is the same thing in women's football. The FA are worried about a lot of the top English female players going to America. But if we do not provided opportunities for young male & female English footballers how can we expect to have talented footballers and a larger number of players to choose from for our national sides?
Kobbler at 12:42:32 Wednesday November 17 99
Five One to the Yeovil............
adam at 12:0:53 Wednesday November 17 99
i am only supporting rushden for the glory trb mark claims!if thats true why was i going to watch rdfc when they were struggling in the relegation zone when i could have gone to watch the cobblers during their succesful promotion season which ended in glory at wembley! believe me there is no glory in going to places like welling and sutton
Kobbler at 10:59:47 Wednesday November 17 99
Posh Boy you can have him you wanker...
Mick B at 10:55:27 Wednesday November 17 99
In reply to G-Man and Bushwhacker - I don't agree that the standard of football throughout the leagues is better. My point is that the games authorities are telling us that this is the case, because of the "knock on" effect, I don't see it, especially in Div 3. Therefore, will the state of English football mirror that of Scotish football in 10 years time? I think the Academy idea is a good one, but what is the point of grooming these players for the Premiership when a team such as Chelsea seemingly go out and buy a foreign import because it's cheaper. Surely Chelsea are only paying lip service to the Academy system and therefore to the detriment overall of English football. I find it all very worrying.
Posh Boy at 10:54:40 Wednesday November 17 99
Ian Atkins was the best manager you could ever have and you sacked him!!! But I suppose that's the 'wobblers' for you. Another song for you "Top,top,top,top top of the league.
G-Man and Bushwhacker at 10:47:51 Wednesday November 17 99
I don't agree with Mick B as the standard of football throughout the leagues are better. The English players are better as the youngsters are learning of of the top class foreign players. Also the foreign managers are bringing in a different way of thinking. This doesn't necessarily mean it is better but there is more competition trying to out-think the opponents, using the different tactics making players more adaptable.
TRB Mark at 10:44:22 Wednesday November 17 99
1. Apologies for getting Ralph and Vince mixed up.
2. I'm on a mac and I never see my messages when I reload.
3. It's my birthday and I shall be in the Bull I'boro tonight watching England tonk the Jocks, if anyone wants to buy me a drink!
TRB Mark at 10:42:7 Wednesday November 17 99
Adam, you miss my point, as I would expect from a Rushden fan. There is only room to support one team properly and I did'nt want to support Rushden. I'boro yes, Rushden, no. I was already a Cobblers fan long before I watched Diamonds. I think Griggs has done a great job but where he really slipped up was with the name. He would have taken alot more supporters from the rest of the county if the team had been called Northants County, for instance. With the name R&D, which is not only clumsy but does not recognise the place that hosts the team and makes up 50% of the club. But I would'nt expect you to understand or care about that because you are only in it for the glory.
Mick B (ex Mr Posh for one day!) at 10:13:46 Wednesday November 17 99
I'm reliably informed that choosing a "handle" of Mr Posh was not a sensible choice for my first venture onto our rivals message board. It was an interesting debate and provoked quite a bit of thought I believe. Here's another one. If the standard of the Premiership is so high now, what with the influx of foreigners to our game, there is a school of thought that suggests that many English players who could have conceiveably be playing now in the Premiership, are playing in Div 1 and below. In other words, the English players skill is being demoted and improving the standard of Div 1 and this should "knock on" throughout the pyramid system. If that's the case, why is the standard of football in Div 3 generally perceived as being crap this season?
Another point for debate. Looking at the Scotland v England game on Saturday, it struck me just how poor Scotland are. They do have limited players to choose from, but when I look at Scotland now, I see England in five years time. Convince me that's not the way football in England is heading.
Ralph at 10:7:41 Wednesday November 17 99
VINCE - They were indoctrinated at birth! I'd always taught my kids to sit down if ever they were told to stand up. As a result that have always been able to 'revel' in the fact that they do go and see their team, they know what it is like to follow their team home and away and as a result they have always managed to keep the Liverpool/Man U supporters firmly in their place. It's funny how that doctrine has spread in to other areas like fashion and music. I would say that it wasn't planned though it just happened that way. BTW I understand we beat Kettering 3-0 last night, anyone go?
Jo at 9:27:54 Wednesday November 17 99
What a great debate about supporting football clubs!! Anyway back to reality. Is anyone going to Exeter on Tuesday? I was hoping to go but never been to Exeter before. Can anyone tell me where the ground is? Or a decent pub to drink in before the match? Thank you!
Moorgate Cobbler at 8:11:0 Wednesday November 17 99
Adam : you should get out more
Vince at 0:48:30 Wednesday November 17 99
Thanks Anon, but the options mentioned by Ray are not there.
Vince at 0:44:16 Wednesday November 17 99
Ralph, Of my two spawns, one is an avid Chelsea fan, the other shows alarming tendencies towards Man U. Where did I go wrong?
Anon at 0:41:41 Wednesday November 17 99
Go to Control Panel Vince you'll find Internet Options there.
Vince at 0:39:23 Wednesday November 17 99
Ray, I don't think this route is availble to the Mac version
Ray at 0:29:3 Wednesday November 17 99
Vince - Internet Options - General - Temporary Internet Files - Settings.
Ralph at 0:22:49 Wednesday November 17 99
Spot on Vince what a wonderful memory you have! Wifey and I have just come in from a bit if trainspotting! Parked the car at the station whilst we witnessed a fine gig by 'The Little Pink Johnnies' at The Old Black Lion. It is great to see some of the 'old' contributors back. It was I that married tth Duston girl TRB not Vince, thanks for pointing that out BR. She and I are alive and well and living in Kingsthorpe and have spawned three children, all Cobblers supporters since the age they could sing. The two girls have two boyfriends who are also Cobblers fans. It is just one big, happy, claret and white family.
vince at 23:57:55 Tuesday November 16 99
At the risk of irritating others this went through on netscape ok
Vince at 23:53:31 Tuesday November 16 99
Ray, I presume this check box is under web browser preferences, but I cant find it at at all
adam at 23:52:12 Tuesday November 16 99
ray i am here! saturday was most unpleasant but rushden are still right up there. moorland coobler, you are a twat! so everyone in east northants and the west country is inbred? i don't think so. as for rushden fans and their loyalty trb mark - you weren't exactly loyal dumping diamonds to go and watch the wobblers!
Ray at 23:43:35 Tuesday November 16 99
Those people still having problems getting their (see I do know how to spell it) messages appearing should check the settings in IE4 or Netscape. Make sure that your browser is set to "check for newer versions of stored pages every visit to the page".
Ray at 23:39:27 Tuesday November 16 99
I notice that the R&D fans have been notable by thier absence since Friday night, so many of them said they were going to cheer on Cheltenham and jeer on the Cobblers but narry a peep since. Perhaps they came to realise that there really is only one team in Northants after all and the match at Nene Park wasn't representative.
Ray at 23:36:41 Tuesday November 16 99
Most of this is good stuff - 5 *'s to Mr. Posh ....
Vince at 23:16:23 Tuesday November 16 99
BR, I don't go train spotting, nor do I call my partner wifey
BR at 23:13:8 Tuesday November 16 99
TRB - I think you'll find Vince was Ralph.
Vince at 23:8:28 Tuesday November 16 99
As it happens it would cost £45 for an adult plus two kids to watch Chelsea. £25 + 2 x £10. I think that's very good value.
Baz at 22:52:35 Tuesday November 16 99
Vince, You may be right that £20 is fair to watch a Premiership game, it costs me £14.50 each time I go to Sixfields. Nevertheless, an average working guy going to Chelsea with 2 children, buying a programme and a hot dog all round is going to be around £100 out of pocket. Not many supporters can afford that week in, week out. I imagine quite a lot select a few games to go to each season or give up and watch the games on satellite.
Vince at 22:34:2 Tuesday November 16 99
As John has posted the message at least twice about being picked up by Tony Adcock (in the nicest possible sense). Perhaps we should make it a rule that every time a Cobblers player scores a goal he should cuddle a supporter during the celebrations. This would at least guarantee a few life-time supporters.
Robert Dunkley at 22:33:50 Tuesday November 16 99
I suppose you could call me a traitor as living in Bozeat since the age about 7 I should really support Wellingborough Town, or my home team Lincoln. But I was the first person to support a team for a generation in my family, and I choose the nearest league team. Unfortunately I did not get to see them until I was 14, when Sixfields opened. This was because my dad dislikes football and my mum did not fancy standing at the CC, needless to say there was very few Cobblers fans. I would say seeign the mighty lads only 10 times a season makes my support very high as I seem imune to the torments of witnessing game after game if things are going wrong. I go and do not care how they full, I am seeing my team. It also allows me to get into arguements over NTFC's supremecy. Even living in Hertfordshire, 6 miles from Luton 20 from Watford, there were very few fans of those teams. Tottenham, Man Utd and arsenal where the teams. I hate to see young children wearing Man Utd tops at Sixfields, they seem as if they are being dragged along to the game. We must encourage young fans to the game. We need a bigger ground to allow initiatives. In Lancaster where I am at Uni, the local MP arranged that up to 300 kids could see Lancaster City free, although there was not 300 there, it is an excellent idea. Why not if we have a home tie in the AWS give out 1,500 tickets to the community including schools, scout groups, guides etc. Losing 9,000 in a game is worthwhile if it means that 10 of those children become Cobblers fans for life, who knows thay may grow up to be rich and help the club. In a way though, would life be dull if we had an Mohammed al-Fayed, Jack Walker, if things became easy. The joy of the Cobblers is our relative adeversity.
Let's not be silly. at 22:19:41 Tuesday November 16 99
Tell me how Premiership clubs are ripping their fans off when a friend of mine has a season ticket at Derby £170, mine is £330. Aren't ticket prices at Old Trafford similar to ours. How come Brentford put their ticket prices down this season after thay get promoted. How many times has our programme price gone up in the last 16 months. Why does are prostar replica shirt cost the same as arsenals Nike drifit one. Premiership teams ripping off it's fans, huh, are you sure.
Vince at 22:15:47 Tuesday November 16 99
On a totally unrelated matter, does anyone else have to go through a ritual of "hit favourite" "refresh" "hit favourite" "refresh" before their message loads correctly? This is on a mac using ie4
Vince at 22:12:15 Tuesday November 16 99
Not really - wrong Vince
Vince at 22:10:58 Tuesday November 16 99
TRB Mark, we got married and now have 7 kids, and they're all Chelsea fans.
TRB Mark at 22:4:12 Tuesday November 16 99
Oh, and Vince, what happened to the girl from Duston?
JOHN at 22:3:48 Tuesday November 16 99
OHH! COBBLERS part one
A small band of truly loyal people, although more failures than successes in recent times. There still has been the very odd moment of success. DIV4 champs 1986/87 Third division play off winners 1996/97 Apart from these minor successes it’s been failure after failure. Why do we continue to support our team? I ask myself again and again why. I have several reasons and here they are. My memories of the championship season are very vague, I was only seven. But the next season will stick in my memory for years to come. We played Chesterfield at home Tony adcock scored a hat-trick that day. Its not the hat-trick I remember as much as when he scored his third goal he ran to the fans to celebrate with them. He picked a small blond boy up and cuddled him. You guessed It i was that little boy. It’s strange but that moment made every think else that was to happen through the years almost acceptable. I’m sure you’ve all seen that great advert. Choose wisely, to choose your team is for life.
OHH! COBBLERS part two
I remember traveling to away games with my dad by car or train. We would sometimes meet my dads friends in a pub, were they would fill me full of crisps and coke. Spoiled brat I’m sure some of you might think but going to home and away games over the years. Was I’m sure as some of you know not something to shout about. My first home game which I went to on my own. Was a Tuesday night at home to Mansfield, OCT 93, A 5-1 WIN till this day the best performance from a cobblers team I have ever seen. Like I said this sticks in my mind because my dad didn’t go, he quizzed for hours but I was there. You choose your team you choose for life.
TRB Mark at 22:3:17 Tuesday November 16 99
To give my 'alfpennies worth on Mr Posh's debate (gasp!).
I live in I'boro, about 3 minute walk from R&D's ground. I used to support Irthlingborough Diamonds , and the Cobblers, both to varying degrees in the past, according to my personal circumstances. With IDFC, I have been to Willenhall, Felixstowe (1st qualifying round of the FA cup!), Baldock, Wooton, Potton, Buckingham, Stamford, Uxbridge, Luton 66, Eynesbury amongst other places.The merger of R&D coincided with the (almost) demise of the Cobblers. Who to support? I always believed that Griggs would do a great job, which he has, despite what we feel. But no way was I going to shout for Rushden, or stand next to people shouting Rushden. Northampton Town would need me more as a supporter than R&D and despite a round trip of 40 miles for each home game, I made the right choice. There are'nt many people supporting the Cobblers for the glamour, money or glory, because there is'nt any. Well, not very much. But Cobblers fans are real whilst Nene Park is full of people who would support Man Utd if they could be arsed to go.. Where were they before the merger? Exactly, not really interested in football and when the novelty wears off, or the team are struggling at the bottom, or the money runs out, they will try and find another quick fix for their shallow lives.
Vince at 21:30:4 Tuesday November 16 99
Baz, you are still bashing away at the same old myths. £20 is not expensive. The clubs aren't greedy, they provide excellent value. Try a game. It costs £10 to get into a half decent night club, then you buy drinks on top. There is no pendulum. Premier Football is at last geniune entertainment, and there is no reason why it shouldn't last long after you and I have shuffled off. Enjoy.
MartinW at 21:14:48 Tuesday November 16 99
Some anonymous person - You have nothing more to say? When did you say anything?
Same anonymous person at 21:11:47 Tuesday November 16 99
Oh - and since when did Northampton become a city?
Some anonymous person at 21:10:22 Tuesday November 16 99
MartinW - Why don't you put your head up a bear's bum and let the rest of us make intelligent remarks about
the future of the football club. I have nothing more to say.
Baz at 20:53:22 Tuesday November 16 99
Vince, Most Premiership clubs can currently command the admission prices they are charging for the moment. Football is currently highly fashionable at all levels of society, but this is not always the case. When the pendulum swings the other way and football becomes less fashionable, it is usually the less well off that continue to support the game at all levels. I think the top clubs are exceptionally greedy and the bubble will eventually burst.
MartinW at 20:49:50 Tuesday November 16 99
Silly questions number two. Whey are the Cobblers named after the town Northampton. A Because they are based there, B Because the directors think it is a funky name or C Because Southampton had already been taken (try going 66.666/33.33333 on this one)
Silly questions number three. Rushden and Diamonds is named after which Northamptonshire village. Is it A Rushden B Husbands Bosworth or C Crick
Silly questions number four. What part of the anatomy did Kevin Wilson shave off before taking the Cobblers' management role. A His moustache, B His eyelashes or C His bum fluff
Silly questions number four. Manchester United play at which football ground: A Old Trafford B Old King Cole or C Old Spice
Silly questions number five. Barry Stonhill once said: "...It is unfortunate that this medium is playing an ever increasing role in our society. What was he talking about? Is it A The internet B Eileen Drury or C A moderately fried steak. Ian Atkins, in his classic programme notes relating to Tony Clarke's 'Atkins out' stance said: "Sometimes ........let their egos run away with themselves. What is the missing word? Is it A Politicians B Parrots C Cobblers managers (actually you can phone a friend on this one)
Which position did our new loan signing Daryl Clare play before coming to Sixfields? Is it A Attacking right midfield B Goalkeeper or C Missionary. Silly question No. umpteen. Which of these players is Northampton Town's third highest top scorer. One clue, he is just one goal behind striker Steve Howard. Is it A Ian Sampson B Roy Hunter or C Keith Welch (maybe ask the audience?)
Finally, what predictable thing will happen after this is posted? Is it A Some anonymous person will make up some witty personal remark that probably involves me putting my head up a bear's bum, B Someone will make an intelligent remark about the future of the football club or C Nothing
Answers on the back of a postcard to Could Not Give A Toss, third pipe down in the third cubicle of Northampton city centre's public toilets. (If you can get in there for the stench).
Baz at 20:44:36 Tuesday November 16 99
SBJ, I think your comments are correct. The number of foreign players currently in the domestic game, collecting huge wages, is forcing home grown talent down the divisions. I wonder if the extremely high admission charges are having a similiar effect on supporters who can no longer regularly follow Premiership club and have to find a cheaper alternative. Whilst I have some sympathy for supporters in this position, I suspect that the vast majority always support the club they first fell in love with. Very few change their allegiance and those that do are usually held in contempt by the faithful. Most supporters "like" or "dislike" other clubs in the league, but you can only really support one club. This is essentially why R+D fans are held in such low esteem. Their supporters are following the money, not the club. This is proved by the number that formerly followed Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds. It must really rankle the original 2-300 real supporters, how their respective clubs have been hijacked by the "new" supporters.
vince at 20:42:50 Tuesday November 16 99
I dont think any premier club is "ripping the fans off" becuase of the ticket prices they charge. A rip off is when you don't get what you pay for. (try the perfume sellers on Abington St). The average price for a prem game is around £20, which I think is fair enough considering the players on show. Another myth is the corporate business taking over from the "ordinary" fans. I've been to a fair few Premier games and in no way are the people seating around me corporate guests. The reality is that Premier football is so popular it's sometimes hard to get a ticket at all, and long may this popularity continue. I certainly don't want to go back to the days when once a player showed any skill he was off to Italy or Spain. This enthusiasm has also trickled down to the 2nd and 3rd divisions. Despite the bleatings of the doom mongers, gates are higher than they have ever been. Clubs are always complaining that they are skint, but tell me when they didn't. And while I'm on the subject, what's wrong with a team changing it's strip? Remember how eagerly we waited for our new strip. If you can't afford the new one, what's the problem? Many fans pride themselves in wearing old colours to show how long they've supported the team. (I always wear the "Lotto" shirt), and if parents can't resist their kids' demands how on earth have they resisted, Nike, Furby, Barbie, Playstation, etc etc.? btw I think Sky are great too!
Ralph at 19:59:8 Tuesday November 16 99
A hearty well done to Mr Posh for beginning what these pages have a lacked for some time. I feel I must confess, like Moorgate Cobbler, to there being others! As a boy I lived in the gutters of South London and followed QPR then my parents moved us all to Brighton. As my pocket money prevented me from truly supporting QPR I followed The Albion. Then guess what? I fell in love with a Duston girl who was barmy for NTFC. When I left school I moved to Northampton and became a Cobbler. I still have a soft spot for my previous two clubs but II have followed NTFC home and away for more years than I'm prepared to admit.
SBJ at 18:54:0 Tuesday November 16 99
Further to what Moorgate Cobbler wrote, I remember a few weeks ago there was a running debate in 'Sport First' about so-called greedy Premiership clubs who raised their ticket prices and other costs so high that 'ordinary fans' were forced into non-attendance. Many of these fans wrote letters stating how they had watched West Ham / Arsenal / Spurs for decades, but, since the mid-90s pricing hikes, had taken up following their local non-league side. They said exactly the same as Moorgate: still have a soft spot for their former club, but firmly committed to the club they are able to be more closely involved in. I've been trying, with some little success, to tempt my never-been-to-Anfield-armchair-Liverpool-fan flatmate into following a team closer to home, such as Cobblers (or even Fulham, our closest) - he's starting to see sense, and has been heard to say "I still like Liverpool, but it's difficult to be enthusiastic when I can't go to games". The ice is breaking . . .
RICHARD at 18:22:40 Tuesday November 16 99
I'm giving myself up, Syntax Security Police! My last posting should, of course, have read, "Possibly a battery of heavy pounders WAS also stationed there". Sorry. I'll try not to let it happen again!
RICHARD at 17:58:21 Tuesday November 16 99
Anon @ 17.46.0: 'Gooners' is a variation of the nickname 'Gunners'. Arsenal was originally Woolwich Arsenal, as in the barracks where the army munitions were kept. Possibly a battery of heavy pounders were also stationed there.
Anon at 17:46:0 Tuesday November 16 99
Why are Arsenal supporters called gooners?
Moorgate Cobbler at 17:27:15 Tuesday November 16 99
I forgot to say that Adam is a plonker and so is anyone who has "admiration for Rushden." Admiration for what exactly? That they have a moneybags chairman? That despite all this they still can't get promotion? That they blew around £130,000 on Turley (ho ho) who is at last beginning to fulfil his "potential"? You are all bandwagon merchants. And ever since I moved up, I've always steered clear of you East Northants types, because you are all inbreds too. Can't believe you've been intrepid enough to move down to the west country. What attracted you? The fact that they are the same down there, or was it the animals?
Moorgate Cobbler at 17:20:39 Tuesday November 16 99
This is an interesting debate but I think you will find that people have differing opinions. For my part, I hail from London, although have lived in Northampton for the past 11 years. I was always an Arsenal supporter as a boy and used to go there for many years. However, circumstances change, I moved jobs and house and ended up in Northampton. For a couple of years I was only an occasional visitor to the County Ground, but then it becamse more regular and fairly soon I purchased a season ticket. I haven't been to see Arsenal for years and frankly if push came to shove I'd go and see the Cobblers if I was presented with the choice anyway. Some people might find it strange that such a change can take place, and yes, of course I still have a fondness for the Gooners, but NTFC is my first team now. The fact is that the more you go, the more you become involved. No-one can accuse me of being a glory-seeker anyway! The fact is that you feel more involved following a side like Northampton. I certainly don't feel any guilt trip about having "deserted" Arsenal: they don't need my support, but sides like The Cobblers certainly do. It's a pity that more of the locals don't have the same commitment, other than when we get to Wembley.
Ealing Cobbler at 17:13:30 Tuesday November 16 99
As a currently exiled Northamptonian there are no end of clubs I could watch in London. And I do - when the Cobblers play 'em. Supporting a club comes from the heart and, if you really believe that, despite any dark days/piss-poor results the club may suffer (and the Cobblers have, let's face it), that should never change. Yes, I could support Man Utd or Arsenal if I wanted to follow a team which wins pots on a regular basis, but that's not what true support is all about. For all their (regular) days out at Wembley have fans of these clubs ever truly experienced the absolute euphoria we felt on our FIRST day out at Wembley in '97? I think not. As they say, you can take the boy out of the town...
Ealing Cobbler at 17:12:52 Tuesday November 16 99
As a currently exiled Northamptonian there are no end of clubs I could watch in London. And I do - when the Cobblers play 'em. Supporting a club comes from the heart and, if you really believe that, despite any dark days/piss-poor results the club may suffer (and the Cobblers have, let's face it), that should never change. Yes, I could support Man Utd or Arsenal if I wanted to follow a team which wins pots on a regular basis, but that's not what true support is all about. For all their (regular) days out at Wembley have fans of these clubs ever truly experienced the absolute euphoria we felt on our FIRST day out at Wembley in '97? I think not. As they say, you can take the boy out of the town...
Andy C at 16:34:55 Tuesday November 16 99
As a non-Cobbler, I have to agree with the others. I was born near Gillingham and never had much interest in football until my dad took me to Priestfield. During three years at uni I watched Cardiff now and again and enjoyed it, yet the Gills were always number one. On the day in May 93 when Cardiff beat Shrewsbury to win the Third Division championship, I was among the 17000 at Ninian Park but my heart was at Priestfield, where the Gills were playing Halifax in a game that would decide which club went out of the League. Finally, after a long wait the result came through: 2-0 to the Gills. The City fans around me were singing "The Blues are going up", I was singing "The Blues are staying up". I still follow City's results but I don't believe that a genuine supporter can change his allegiance.
adam at 16:22:32 Tuesday November 16 99
jo i also live in bristol, near the ground of the dire bristol rovers. but although they may be fighting for the division 2 championship i'm remaining a rushden fan through and through. a lot of people i speak to down here have nothing for admiration for rushden and all hope we get into the football league.
Jo at 15:42:40 Tuesday November 16 99
Sorry Mr Posh at posting 10:11!!!
I see what you are getting at but I would have to agree with SBJ. It is the team that 'bit' you first and I can't see how you would want to change to support another team. I suppose you could see it as loyalty to your club or loyalty to the area where you were born & bred. Being born & bred in Brackley and then moving to Bristol - can't say that I have ever had this dilemma!! Seriously though I would stick to the first team I supported. A person can't have really supported that team if they can change their mind so easily.
SBJ at 14:7:57 Tuesday November 16 99
Since adpoting the Cobblers as my team (when I moved to Northampton from the middle of nowhere) I have lived within easy walking distance of several other football clubs: Orient, West Ham, Wimbledon (Plough Lane), Crystal Palace, Brentford, and currently Fulham. It would be unthinkable for me to support any of these clubs.
Corky at 13:35:38 Tuesday November 16 99
This is to Matthew Bushell. I hate you, and Madeline loves you as does Naomi you freak. Just cos you fancy Carly, she will never go out with you, and the Cork means NEVER!!!!!
Danny at 13:27:10 Tuesday November 16 99
Mr Posh.... I centre my whole life around Northampton Town Football Club. If NTFC had gone belly-up back in 93, I could never had supported anyone else. I chose my team when I was six years old, no matter what Rushden do now or in the future, I'll never ever change my alligence. 18 years is too long to do that.
SBJ at 12:57:37 Tuesday November 16 99
I support Northampton Town having been born and bred elsewhere. If the team from my real home town (AFC Sudbury, currently playing in the Jewson Premier and looking very strong) were to attain league status, I would still suppport Northampton Town. For me it's a question of which team bit me first: for years I attended occasional Sudbury games without ever really being that enthusiastic; for slightly less years I've been attending Cobblers games, but the key thing was that I left Cobblers games with the feeling that the next game couldn't come along quickly enough. That's why I went on to buy a season ticket, and travel up to all the Cobblers games, whereas whatever AFC Sudbury get up to they'll never hold more than a passing interest for me.
Mr Posh at 12:23:49 Tuesday November 16 99
The posting at 10:51 was not the same person as 10:11, which is me. going back to what you say Jo, if you were born and bred in Northampton and they had no team, and you moved to Bristol and then supported Rovers, but a few years later Northampton got a team, would you support Rovers or Northampton? The reason for my originl posting is that I know a fella who supports Posh, as does his father. They both live in Rushden, but recently the father has been going to Rushden and has stated if they get in the league, although he will have a soft spot for Posh, Rushden would become his team. His son is Posh through and through and having none of it. Divided families? There must be some instances of this with Cobblers fans as they have traditionally had more supporters from the Rushden area than Posh.
Sid at 12:22:39 Tuesday November 16 99
I'd like to also say thanks to Dougie, and even though he only played a handful of games he showed what spirit and enthusiasm he had for the club. Good luck.
Ray at 12:9:24 Tuesday November 16 99
I'd rather support R&D than P*sh any day...at least they serve decent food.
TRB MARK at 11:28:29 Tuesday November 16 99
Mr Posh, you could answer your own question as a p*sh fan living in Rushden
Rober Dunkley at 11:27:10 Tuesday November 16 99
Sadly, it has been announced that Doug Hodgson has retired today, nearly a year since his neck injury. Another player lost through injury, at least Dougies enthauism will be put to good use coaching the under 15s.
Jo at 11:1:8 Tuesday November 16 99
I agree with G-Man I am in love with Northampton Town too!! As I have said before I now live in Bristol but do you see me supporting Rovers or City no way! I love the Cobblers and try to see them as often as I can. Up the Cobblers!!!
As for Mr Posh you said no stupid comments in this discussion so why do you have to insult G-Man?
G-Man at 10:56:6 Tuesday November 16 99
I suggest Mr.Posh shuts up unless he wants to meet me outside on January 15th.
Mr.Posh at 10:51:40 Tuesday November 16 99
G-Man is a poofter!
G-Man at 10:50:35 Tuesday November 16 99
I agree with Jo, as the famous phrase goes 'you don't choose your team, your team chooses you. I have been going up the Cobblers for fifteen years and I'm only 18. I've seen some real sh*te play but I can't help but go. It is an addiction I'll admit it.... I am IN LOVE with Northampton Town Football Club.
Jo at 10:33:41 Tuesday November 16 99
Mr Posh - In reply to your comment about choosing what football team to support. I personaly think that you pick or you have a local team to support and you stay with then through thick and thin. You are not much of a supporter if you swap and change your club just because one is doing badly and another one is doing better. That is the whole experience of being a supporter of a club, you are with them all the way. Fair enough if a club in your area has become successful why not go along and see a match but I don't think you can just drop the team you have always supported. It is up to the individual if they want to change teams but I wouldn't say that they were ever a true supporter of the club if they can abandon them for a slightly more successful team. If their original team became more successful would they swap back?
Mr Posh at 10:11:13 Tuesday November 16 99
If Rushden get into the league, do you think they'll take some support away from you? Put it this way, if you were born and bred in a town/city that never had a football league club, you'd probably choose your nearest league club to support. Years later your town/city is on the verge of getting in the league, you still live there, do you now support them? I'm just putting myself in the same position, say if I lived in Thrapston or somewhere, would I support them if they got in the league instead of Posh. I guess a few Cobblers fans could suffer a personal dilemma - what do you think. No stupid comments please, serious discussion!
Loop Guru at 0:4:24 Tuesday November 16 99
It proves that Rushden are going nowhere fast with Talbot in charge.I spent part of the evening talking to a Kettrin fan tonight and he said that if we don't go up this year we never will, and I agree. He seems to think that we'll piss the league still but I think it will be very close.Barry Fry fat bastard.
WSDsson at 23:47:34 Monday November 15 99
Umm, and what exactly does that prove?
Loop Guru at 23:30:36 Monday November 15 99
Guy Branston spent three months on loan to the mighty Rushden two seasons ago and last season he came again for two months.
ONE TEAM IN NORTHANTS
WSDsson at 22:38:17 Monday November 15 99
In fact I must have been banned from this site at least ten times now eh Ray?! Like the dirt under the fingernails or the double glazing salesman or the taxman, I just won't go away!
West Stand Davesson at 22:37:12 Monday November 15 99
I always sail close to the wind :o) In hope that rich Icelandic business will come and takeover our club, I have changed my name. Ahem.
BR at 22:29:10 Monday November 15 99
Ayyup Ralph!
Anonnn at 22:28:32 Monday November 15 99
Whoops - perhaps it is me on the stronger tipple!!!!
Anonnn at 22:27:55 Monday November 15 99
Hello Ralphy... long time no banter.... still on the jamesons or have you moved on to wetter and stronger tipples?
Anonnn at 22:26:33 Monday November 15 99
Hello Ralphy... long time no banter.... still on the jamesons or have you moved on to wetter and stronger tipples?
Anon at 22:25:24 Monday November 15 99
So Ray is a windy character then..!
Ralph at 22:23:12 Monday November 15 99
So where is everyone these days? Have you all turned in to voyeurs? I know you are all out there, I can feel your breath on the back of my neck, just watching over my shoulder. Come out of the shadows and speak your minds. Share a little why doncha?
Anonnn at 22:22:34 Monday November 15 99
Congrats to the Cheltenham fans, especially when singing anti R&D songs with which agree with greatly. However, could some of them let me know what they were 'on or what they were drining'..... it was bloody freezing and there were 2 if not 3 of them stripped of to the waist - brass monkeys or what!!!
Ralph at 22:20:17 Monday November 15 99
Sailing close to the wind David!
WSD at 22:16:23 Monday November 15 99
I heard that Ray Clements character was one to avoid too...
Ralph at 22:13:27 Monday November 15 99
Gary Megson gets the sack - Now there's a surprise! It amazes me why clubs appoint losers knowing full well that they will end up having to sack them. Adrian Heath is another sad case. More time and consideration needs to be taken over appointing managers. Steve McMahon, Denis Smith, Phil Neal, Ray Clemence are all to be avoided.
NSB at 22:2:38 Monday November 15 99
Just cast my vote in the player of the year comp...... at this stage it looks like either Hendon or the iceman for the title.....
NSB at 21:52:31 Monday November 15 99
Jamie: the cheltenham fans are certainly some of the most lively to have come to sixfields....
Schizo at 21:30:42 Monday November 15 99
WE MAY BE A LOAD OF NOBODIES TO YOU BUT WE STILL KNOCKED YA OUT OF THE CUP!!!! FROM THE SCHIZO SHREW.
RICHARD at 21:6:34 Monday November 15 99
IK'CIWT: "Bar, Bar, Black sheep..." - The other 'event' of this Friday was the small matter of my birthday. Honestly, to have forgotten about it until the Nature's chorus trills its untimely cacophony, heralding the new dawn and the way too cheery family as it piles 'en masse' into your duvet, laden with cards and presents, is surely Old Father Time's way of letting me know that perhaps this indeed is one birthday too many! From now on it's going to be 'just another day'. After the realisation that a number of individual candles can no longer be fitted onto a single cake unless it is the size of a small Caribbean island; the smiling acceptance of the usual collection of underwear, socks, shirts, ties, bags of sweets and joke cures for baldness; the tumultuous rush for the bathroom after everyone has delayed their start to the day to witness this annual ritual; and the determined conviction on 'day one' of my next year of life to delude myself that I'm in fact one year older than is actually the case in the vain hope that the next birthday won't be such a shock after all, it suddenly struck me that Larry was coming home and the boy, Chris and I would be wending our well-worn way northward to greet him at Sixfields. This cheered me up no end as 'Lazza' is a mere handful of years my junior, and still as sprightly as a gamboling lamb! What would the headlines say the following day, I pondered? "Robins Red Faced", "Cobblers Harvest Cheltenham Crop", "Grayson Generates Game Resistance, But Scores on the Doors Show Cobblers Victorious"? Whatever the outcome, I thought, as we took our places, the Cheltenhamshire following deserved praise for its unbowed enthusiasm in the face of overwhelming odds! As the quaint assortment of iron-hubbed farm machinery trundled its way eastwards, the night air was heavy with the whiff of chewed straw, sod-stained smocks and rotting sisal-bound, dung-laden gaiters. Negotiating the car park scrumdown after the game would prove to be no picnic, what with the myriad forms of vicious, whirling, life-threatening agricultural attachments which come as standard on most West Countryfolk's horse-powered vehicles. There was, indeed, an excellent turn out in the dampening coolness of this late Friday evening; the combination of another Conference Champion 'lamb to the slaughter', the return of a favourite son, and the near-party atmosphere generated by the hype and the build up to the Auld Enemy confrontation the following day, had done much to swell the night's attendance. Cunningly, I had anticipated this in my GTA (which I was lucky enougn to win this week - another birthday present!) and thanks must go to Robins fans for being partly responsible for this. The volume of their support throughout the game, but particularly before (when all was still to play for) and after (once defeat had been snatched from the jaws of parity) was a credit to their fans, who should be welcome at Sixfields in seasons to come - if they can hang on to our coat tails as we clamber up the stairway to success. Reading the programme before the kick-off, I noted an article on Ian Hendon, part of a series on the 'Carling /Opta' Footie Facts. It lists various attributes that statisticians have compiled over the season. It states "He has a 95% dribble completion rate" - Is that the same thing as the trick that the foster father was teaching the youngster to master in the film, "Big Daddy"? It also warns Cheltenham "...to be alert for his probing balls" - a seemingly legitimate, if painful, means of tackling the opposition! Hendo, of course played out of his skin, in typical self-assured style, winning 'MotM' and no doubt adding to his lead for the end of season's ultimate accolade in Ray's Cobb Comm Match Voting. The initial team news revealed some interesting changes from last Saturday: no Welchy, no Deano, no Super Sean in the 1st XI; neither Roy nor Andy on the bench. But a new name is added to the pantheon of Cobblers favourites - Darryl Clare, formerly of Grimsby and on loan for the month. For those who haven't seen him, if you were to place both Ali and Carlo in the 'pod' a la Jeff Goldblum in 'The Fly', the resultant transmogrification would surely be our 'Dazza'. He has pace, turns, vision AND he can score! So, what of the match. Welchy is a hard act to follow. Hopefully his lay-off will be short-lived. Alex was secure enough; neither goal was his fault, particularly. Hopey dealt with everything in the air and showed some good touches on the ground too. Sammo was calm and collected; Duncan back on the left was in the game a lot. Both he and Hendo continually provide the best of our scoring opportunities with crosses from wide out. Frainy back in midfield and Jamesy were the work horses, with the latter picking up yet another booking for his pains. We should see a new combo in the engine room soon. I'm not sure if Studger was playing out on the right of mid-field or Dazza, but Savvo was more potent in the middle, relieved of his duties down the line, contributing with his head in front of goal. Carlo was zippier and became our leading scorer again; . As the game progressed, the Cheltenhamshire choral ensemble persisted. "If you all hate R***den - clap your hands", was unanimously supported, but " Are you R***den in disguise?", met with a less wholesome response! The match kicked off as many have done this season; both sides moving the ball around, trying to go forward, striving to deliver in the final third. After these initial forays we began to take more control and the scraped crossbar and bent finger tips of their 'keeper, Book, evidenced our superiority in those early moments. Once again, if chances had gone in we would have been in for an easy night. But nothing in footie is more certain than the unexpected! Their goal on 11 minutes to open the night's scoring was, thankfully, early enough to prevent the boo boys from taking the stage. It was as if Cobblers fans were resigned to a grudging acceptance that we expected to concede a goal, perhaps, but would come out on top in the end. Our response after 25 minutes was well worked and gratefully accepted by the home support. We never quite reached the heights of the Lincoln first half but the generally consistent level of our play these days is a welcome contrast to last season's dire and dismal effort. Our second on the stroke of half time, was merely confirmation of the consensus view that we were in the driving seat. Carlo's well-positioned knee/shin providing the KO punch, from another well-delivered cross. Home support was buoyant at the interval. For much of the second half home fans heads were buried in hands and the sound of bodies slumping in their seats was echoing around the ground, as we managed to summon up the ghost of Atkins past and return to the bad old ways; defending in depth and allowing Cheltenham to attack at will. Second half performances from Cobblers these days are reminiscent of dodgy 'murder mystery' dinner parties - you're never sure of the outcome and the participants seem not to have grapsed the concept! Suffice it to say that the one thing we all expected to happen - Larry to score - happened! The Black Sheep returns to the flock of former glories. What was less acceptable, however, was that it not only brought them back into a game we should have had wrapped up before half time, but it was so late in the day, the 83rd minute, that there seemed no way back for us. The programme, ominously, had a page on our performances against Conference Champion opposition in the very first confrontation of their premier season out of the Conference. Apart from the two away wins (Maidstone 1990, Macclesfield 1998) we had failed to beat the ex-non-leaguers, with both home games ending in draws. Well it looked for all the world that the trend was set to continue. But, up popped Dazza, with no more than a speculative shot from about 30 yards out; the ball seemed to float in slow motion across the dewy turf , with the occasional skip along the way. The 'keeper was moving comfortably to his right, for all the world an easy save for sure. But Lady Luck seems to be shining a little more in our direction these days. A Saturday match-up would have seen the shot easily covered on a dry, breezy afternoon, but this was a slimey-surfaced Friday night and ----- whoooooaaaaaa!, Book slips, he falls to his right as his feet disappear from 'terra firma' - his clutching grasp plucks vainly at thin air as the yellow peril bobbles beyond his outstretched fingers and the North, East and West Stands erupt in amazement and relief. Grown men hug each other, little boys are tossed into the air and new converts to the Faith emerge rejoicing from the bowels of fortress Sixfields as the Cobblers take all three points. Game over and a warm glow overcomes the receding wall of Cobblers fans, who have had the good sense to use their Friday night wisely. For The Robins, well, we wish them luck for the rest of the season. It was good to see Larry again, perhaps for the last time, who knows. We'll make the trip to Cheltenham in March, not just for Larry or to add another ground to our visit list, but because the spirit of football is alive and kicking in those West Country hearts. Their team may not win much in their early campaign in the higher echelons, but they have at least won the coveted 'most supportive fans at Sixfields' award. As for us - well, it's 11 days off until the St James Park trip comes around. Let's hope we can do Cheltenham a favour against one of their new 'local' rivals. But we'll have to 'urn' it against the slippery Grecians!!!!!
Bjork at 20:53:9 Monday November 15 99
Danny, the Icelandic interest gets a mention in tonight's Chron.I do know that there are a couple of Icelandic players the interested party would like to see at Sixfields. Unsurprisingly, the two Kev's aren't too keen, less so presumably after what happened to Gary Megson at Stoke today. (Which I think is a bloody disgrace).
Jamie at 20:31:20 Monday November 15 99
Congrats for your 1st half performance on friday night, you were the best team we've played this season, though not quite as good 2nd half. How loud were the Cheltenham fans compared to other teams? I was right behind the goal and it sounded like the whole stand was singing to me! That was the loudest I've heard us for a while - it's amazing what difference a roof makes, we need one at Cheltenham. See you at Whaddon Road!
ps Great win for Rushden......not!!
billy at 20:30:52 Monday November 15 99
I suspect Mr. Tzoritzi is conected to footballfc.com, especially as ALL prem and league teams have a page; and unless I missed something NTFC's is rather miniscule.
CHRIS TZORTZI at 17:35:44 Monday November 15 99
Like the site, how about a link to: www.footballfc.com.
This site also has a Northampton Town Club Page!
Robert Dunkley at 15:32:39 Monday November 15 99
Sunderland Cobbler :- I think you are talking about Guy Branston. He actually was wanted by Atkins, and I think this one of the reasons Atkins left. Branston is injured, after sustaining a severed artery after being sent off and punching the referees door! He needed 20 stiches. I would doubt that KW would want to waste his last loan signing, as with Byfield, Battersby and Clare, O'Reilly we have had 4. But the Football League may not class O'Reilly in the five.
Speaking about loanees, Chris Greenacre he who never played has now scored 3 goals on loan at Mansfield
STEVE M at 14:24:26 Monday November 15 99
Sorry about the same message being sent twice ! AWS draw is next Saturday (a.m).
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 14:17:30 Monday November 15 99
GOOD AFTERNOON COMRADES... Read yesterday that a 20 year old defender on loan at Rotherham from Leicester City might be comming to Sixfileds? Plus Paul Dalton 32, at Huddersfiled has been put up for sale and is attracting interest from us as well? Dalton is a winger and would do a good job for us fellow Cobblers!!!!
Does anybody know any more about the above? ........THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE...... I WANT TO BELIEVE.......DAVE.E
STEVE M at 14:16:57 Monday November 15 99
Enjoyed the visit on Friday and (we think) "Robins" should have had a point ! Nice reception for Larry, good goal though which he obviously enjoyed. On first half performance you should at least make the play-offs, we just want to stay in the League after all these years trying to get there. Hopefully someone at your end has already spotted the "deliberate" mistake in Friday's programme for your game at Brighton on 27/11. The directions are actually to Gillingham (where we were last Tuesday) where Brighton played LASTseason, try M25/M23 etc. Good Luck for the rest of season, see you at Whaddon Road in March.
SBJ at 14:11:17 Monday November 15 99
SteveM - good to see and hear the Cheltenham fans there in such numbers on Friday. It helped to create a great atmosphere, which we don't always hear recently. It also made a difference from the usual crowd nonsense to hear songs about Rushden which we could relate to! Re. the Auto-Windscreens Shield - I thought the draw was going to be on Soccer AM last Saturday, but unless I missed it there was no mention of it. Does anyone have any news?
Anon at 14:2:14 Monday November 15 99
Has the draw for the Windscreen Wipers Cup taken place yet?
STEVE M at 13:47:42 Monday November 15 99
Enjoyed the visit on Friday and (we think) "Robins" should have had a point ! Nice reception for Larry, good goal though which he obviously enjoyed. On first half performance you should at least make the play-offs, we just want to stay in the League after all these years trying to get there. Hopefully someone at your end has already spotted the "deliberate" mistake in Friday's programme for your game at Brighton on 27/11. The directions are actually to Gillingham (where we were last Tuesday) where Brighton played LASTseason, try M25/M23 etc. Good Luck for the rest of season, see you at Whaddon Road in March.
Danny at 12:58:29 Monday November 15 99
Great fan you are Kris lol. you've slagged off the team as a whole there and managed a little extra for Mr Howard. Had'nt you better get back to School now????
Mr Posh at 11:59:38 Monday November 15 99
We are (still) top of the league, we are (still) top of the league.
Kris batley at 11:53:48 Monday November 15 99
I am the greatest fan the club has got.
I go to all the games even though the fotball is crap.
Steve Howard is the worst buy ever.
adam at 10:57:49 Monday November 15 99
i wouldn't buy a steak from shitfields, they've all been imported from france and are full of shit
Danny at 10:15:9 Monday November 15 99
I've heard a rumour about an Icelandic consortium wanting to buy a steak in the club. I've just read a comment about them wanting 25% but can't find anything else on it. Please update me :o)
Danny at 10:10:39 Monday November 15 99
I'm a bit narked at the fact the Brighton tickets are going on sale to Season Ticket holders first. Even though I am a season ticket holder, I and many others travel to all away games. Why can't the club give the three supporters clubs enough tickets to fill one coach and then the rest to the season ticket holders. That way the regualar travelling army are going to benefit. As it is some may miss out.
Danny at 9:59:15 Monday November 15 99
There, that was a pleasant weekend, Cobblers won, England won, Direones got tonked (hee hee)and I got absolutly wasted. ahh well, back to work and reality at 3pm.
Hornblower at 23:42:14 Sunday November 14 99
This is not a love song.
Never Mind The Bollocks at 23:40:46 Sunday November 14 99
Here's MartinW!
Anger Is An Energy at 23:40:1 Sunday November 14 99
I could be wrong, I could be right!
MartinW at 23:20:18 Sunday November 14 99
Wasn't it great to see 5,800 at Sixfields on Friday. Before Atkins left the stands were beginning to resemble one of those ghost towns you see on those spaghetti westerns. Except Lee Van Cleef wasn't there either. What a difference a different approach to the game makes. Where are all those pro-Atkins bleaters?
MartinW at 22:48:33 Sunday November 14 99
Conspiracy? What conspiracy? Many words are used, but conspiracy is one of yours, billy.
Confused in Irthlingborough at 22:43:9 Sunday November 14 99
I thought "the future is bright, the future is sparkly?" I dont understand the cncept of defeat, whats going on?
AFRAID at 22:39:50 Sunday November 14 99
Hello it’s me that young man you all hate. I hateGermans because they always beat us hate yanks cause they win everything. Except Lennox, hate fulham because of their money. And man utd because they win everything. Why do you hate us? You and your mates on the div 3 board? Are shitting themselves who’s place will we take. ALL LONG HISTORIES NO FUTURE. SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
billy at 22:27:52 Sunday November 14 99
MartinW, there is no conspiracy. Everyone knows geniune stikers are like gold dust, except dearer. And that means EVERYONE. Until then we have to scrabble around like everyone else. It's like the lottery in the lower divisions, except the jackpot is higher.
Al,Jazz,Plum&Trace at 22:25:15 Sunday November 14 99
See you soon BR !!
Scouse at 22:16:18 Sunday November 14 99
Don't seem to hear much from the Rushite& Direones this weekend.....I wonder why...tractor must have broke down.....never mind eh!
Kiddy Harriers 4 life at 22:15:12 Sunday November 14 99
Ian Clarkson is class.
Northampton town are the only class team in Northampton.
R&D all that money....still shite.
BR at 21:35:7 Sunday November 14 99
You were wrong Ralph!
MartinW at 21:27:47 Sunday November 14 99
Okay, okay, now tell me that Simon Sturridge is not a right winger!
The club said he was a striker (coz they couldn't sign one) and lo and behold we put him on the right wing, and hey, he looks like a natural. THAT'S BECAUSE HE'S A RIGHT WINGER!
Right, have I won that argument, is my todger now bigger than everyone else's. No? Bugger!
Right, this Clare bloke is exactly the same category. He is pronounced a striker, coz we cannot sign a proper goalscorer - coz nobody's giving one away. Would you, as manager of a football club, give away a goalscorer on loan. Of course not.
Fair dos, we have to do something and a lad who could be converted, is fine, if he can. But I hate the doublespeak that goes on at Sixfields. Clare is a right midfielder. There were balls going into the box on Friday, and if he had been an out and out goalscorer he would have been a few yards quicker through anticipation and stuck the chances in the net. He didn't coz he ain't no striker - YET. His goal was fab because he dared to have a go. The fact Book fumbled is just good luck for us. But the goal does not make him a goalscorer - YET. Now he might be able to be converted. But why don't Sixfields just be honest about it. Like they should have been with Sturridge. Why mislead.
When Clare did venture right he put across an 18 carat gold cross and used dribbling skills reminiscent of an attacking right midfielder (winger) just like Sturridge. Which is what he is.
My point? Well, with all the changes on the pitch -our first half performance against Cheltenham had my missus in cloud cuckoo land and that's a compliment by the way - why can't we be a bit more honest in the public pronouncements from Sixfields. Of course there is politics. Everyone knows we are after a goalscorer. But why pretend we have signed one on loan when we haven't. Don't they think that we'll find out?
Also, while the result was everything on Friday, the second half performance left a whole lot to be desired, as Kev recognises. If it had ended 2-2 as many I was talking to expected, there would have been much discontent. Nevertheless, the attitude in the first half was what mattered and really the revolution was all about wanting us playing football, which is what we are trying to do.
Also, why do we seem to make bad substitutions. Gibb for a tired Sturridge - was bad. Even if you think, he's fresh, the team must be thinking, oh god it's Gibby. Which does not give the side the kick up the arse it needs. The Robins almost inevitably equalised soon afterwards. Always seems to happen after one of our substitutions. Also, Frainy, while totally king and worth his place in the team and all that, is not really captain. Kev was trying to get him to motivate the guys around him, but Frainy is mute and seems too intense about his own performance to shout at everyone around him - which is all very fine, but it is not fulfilling a captain's responsibility.
Now someone sitting behind me, had it right, Hendo would make a great captain, coz he would lead by example. And he would get people going.
Finally, wasn't it fab to see Savo go on some of 'those runs' and to score as well. More consistency for 90 mins, though Savo. God, weren't the team worth their standing ovation and every cuddle they got from a grateful Kev.
And it was great to see Speddo so fired up after the third goal went in. What a transformation in his game.
Who says they don't mean it maaaaaaaaaan!
Ralph at 20:7:59 Sunday November 14 99
Obviously it's all been said!
WSD at 19:24:17 Sunday November 14 99
Dave - Hooped one is Claret and white and the plain one is Claret
Ralph at 18:22:12 Sunday November 14 99
Ache? I've had the magic sponge applied several times but to no avail.
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 17:42:47 Sunday November 14 99
Hello all,
What colouor is the rugby style top WSD and why should I not get a saints top, do Cobblers not get on with Saints fans?
Dave.E
cwt at 17:13:20 Sunday November 14 99
ive just played ina game with the worlds worst ever ref
Bjork at 13:48:59 Sunday November 14 99
The Icelandic lot want 25% of the club. What are the catches to the proposal I wonder.
BR at 13:26:26 Sunday November 14 99
Hello?
BR at 11:34:19 Sunday November 14 99
How are the aching limbs Ralph?
NSB at 11:20:14 Sunday November 14 99
Did anyone see that dr.who movie last night??? i dont believe dr no.7 died after about 10 minutes to be replaced by a complete looser.....
Robert Dunkley at 10:17:24 Sunday November 14 99
What does the Rushden defence (except Razor) have in common with a typical water pipe? They leak for 90 minutes and still don't get repaired. If R& D have another savage defeat what chances Atkins being called upon. Well I am sure Max Griggs can afford a blip to get a better view of the game
Advertise On Your Own Site at 6:14:46 Sunday November 14 99
Don't worry Jim, WSD will vote enough times for a magnificent victory.
Jim at 22:45:57 Saturday November 13 99
Bugger , I thought the link would go through
the url for voting is
http://fanzine.at/nationwideleague
Jim at 22:44:37 Saturday November 13 99
"I was born under the hotel end" has been shortlisted in "1,2,3 and proud" 's poll to find the nationwide league website of the month.
To give your support to Dave click the link to vote
Vote here
mark brooksbank at 22:42:14 Saturday November 13 99
good luck for the rest of the season,things should look up noe atkins is gone.best decision ever made to get rid of him and give willow a chance
Ray at 22:22:45 Saturday November 13 99
Cobblers @ntfc.co.uk addresses are available already but the Cobblers ISP is still further delayed. If you could mail me direct with your snail mail address and phone number I'll let you have details of how to get you ntfc.co.uk email address - the same goes for anyone else of course. Just click on my name.
gOMEZ at 21:34:45 Saturday November 13 99
When do we get the cobblers online ISP, Ray???? I want my @ntfc.co.uk email address!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jamesyboy at 21:11:6 Saturday November 13 99
Baz why do you think iv,e not been on here.Just got back from Yeovil,did not expect me on here tonight.Great result for england and you lot,unlucky ireland,lets hope lennox wins tonight.Finally we were poor today,but our chairmans not. SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
Baz at 19:55:23 Saturday November 13 99
I almost forgot. No comments tonight from the gloryhunting, fairweather, bandwaggoning "supporters" of R+D? Please note that I use the term supporter in the loosest sense.
Baz at 19:48:47 Saturday November 13 99
It just gets better and better! 3-2 to the Cobblers, 2-0 to England, and a 5-1 thrashing for Rubbish and Dumplings.
Yum-Yum at 19:25:33 Saturday November 13 99
Yum,yum!
Smug satisfied person - what a weekend - Cobblers win, England win, Rushden.....well at 17:43:44 Saturday November 13 99
In all of the excitement it may have slipped everyone's attention the the future is not so bright or sparkly today!!!! He He He He 5-1 to Yeovil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
g at 16:44:36 Saturday November 13 99
I thought that the best thing to come out of the game yesterday was Clare. He looks like Carlo, but 2 stone lighter and 2 yards quicker. He has good control and distribution and he isn't afraid to shoot. Fine, his goal was lucky, but he put it on target, and you can't always say that for our shooting (even in better positions).
Tash and Haley at 16:44:16 Saturday November 13 99
Great game boys shane about the last crappy goal you scored but a goal's a goal ! HEY?
NTFC at 16:36:11 Saturday November 13 99
Up the Cobblers.
Anon at 15:28:26 Saturday November 13 99
Paul Scholes, he scores goals...
WSD at 12:46:14 Saturday November 13 99
Hello one and all, alright Dave me ole' mucka?! DO NOT get a Saints shirt, do not I tells ya! The hooped Rugby shirts look quite nice but I prefer the plain short sleeved one :) Don't think Studger looked good out on the right, the right side seems to be a problem. maybe Gibb can regain his confidence and not start charging towards the corner flag every time he gets the ball?! Hendon could always play there but then again there's no other right-back in the squad now Clarky's retired. Hmmm. Ooooh, I almost forgot - COME ON ENGLAND!!
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 12:16:0 Saturday November 13 99
GOOD AFTERNOON COMRADES!
Good win last night and I got the score right at last!!!! Good old Lilly Savage!
Could anybody please tell me what the hooped and short selve rughy type shirts are like please? I am very tempted to buy one or get a Saints top for Xmas......
TTFN......DAVE.E
Adam Barrick at 11:56:21 Saturday November 13 99
Just to say, c'mon Cobblers you can still win the league, from all the Olney fans.
Sid at 11:8:53 Saturday November 13 99
Well, it seems everyone is off to watch a certain match that's on this afternoon..... nothing special, don't know what the fuss is about! (LOL) - Anyway, we will be supporting another 'Kev' today, to cheer the England boys onto victory. COME ON ENGLAND, COME ON ENGLAND!!!!!!
Robert Dunkley at 9:15:10 Saturday November 13 99
The weeks ahead will be a true test of our crudentials, Southend, Darlo, Brighton. Three wins and we could be in the automatic promotion spots. I have this incredible vision of us beating the Pooh and going top of the league!
Savvo I reckon will now be on a roll, and Carlo is finding the net again. The team appear to be gelling, but still it seems from comments they still have a tendency to go into Atkins bad habits, as long as KW is working with them then that is fine. The CM3 99/00 beta is okay, but Ian Hendon is useless in it. HE IS THE BEST RIGHT_BACK IN DIVISION THREE, and I am confident he will be in the Best XI at the end of the season. We now have a break of some 11 days.
Bad Joke Societys Buddy at 8:27:49 Saturday November 13 99
There was this couple who had been married for 50 years. They were
sitting at the breakfast table one morning when the old gentleman
said to his wife, "Just think, honey, we've been married for 50
years."
"Yeah," she replied, "Just think, fifty years ago we were sitting
here at this breakfast table together."
"I know," the old man said, "We were probably sitting here naked as
jaybirds fifty years ago."
"Well," Granny snickered, "What do you say...should we get naked?"
Where upon the two stripped to the buff and sat down at the table.
"You know, honey," the little old lady breathlessly replied, "My
nipples are as hot for you today as they were fifty years ago."
"I wouldn't be surprised," replied Gramps. "One's in your coffee and
the other is in your porridge !!!"
RICHARD at 0:58:25 Saturday November 13 99
N'hampton Gas:If you're worried about foul language upsetting the kids, then you should take a pew in the North Stand. In normal usage, expletives stand out from otherwise coherent and well-formulated sentences. This gives them there 'power' and shock value. The North Stand, however, is populated by masters of the curse and swear delivery. The air is filled with so much abuse of the English language, it would make a docker blush, but no child would understand a word of it!
Gomez at 0:47:26 Saturday November 13 99
If we turn, tur-er-ern, turn, turn, turn, we might learn, lear-her ha hearn.
Gomez at 0:45:4 Saturday November 13 99
Yep ....... see ya in Division 2 next season Gas.
CDU at 0:33:51 Saturday November 13 99
There wont be enough people at the R&D game to have to worry about re-scheduling Ray !
Northampton Gas at 0:26:41 Saturday November 13 99
Pendragon, I was sat in row P, seat 32. To be honest, I don't think that other Cobblers supporters are to impressed either. It is just a shame that some "supporters" spoil the enjoyment for the majority. Best of luck for the rest of the season
Ray at 0:25:57 Saturday November 13 99
As a matter of interest why are R&D playing tomorrow - has no-one told them about the other match?
Ray at 0:24:50 Saturday November 13 99
Pretty uninspiring tipping this week - no maximums - not altogther surprising really. Check out how you are doing.
Northampton Gas at 0:22:49 Saturday November 13 99
Paul, there are at least three Gas Heads in Northampton and one in Newport Pagnell. In addition I sponser Garry Thompson as "Northampton Gas". I will be at 6fields on 3rd April 2000 to see the reserve team game between both teams. Oh yes, the two games prior to tonight were both against the Gas when you won 3-0 in the play offs and 3-1 in the league last season. Does't that make you feel good!!!
Pendragon at 0:20:1 Saturday November 13 99
p.s. Good to hear an unbiased view from Northampton Gas - someone we can nostalgically remember from the last couple of seasons! Sorry to hear that the language was poor - whereabouts were you sitting? Was it perhaps near the away end of the West stand?
Pendragon at 0:9:17 Saturday November 13 99
Just to echo some of the below comments - if we had played in the second half the same way as we played in the first, then we would have won by a considerable margin. We were awesome for a 25 minute spell before half time, but the second half was Atkinsesque. Come on Kev Wilson - if you learned anything from Atkins, it must be that you cannot defend a one goal advantage for 45 minutes without the risk of leaking at least one under constant pressure. There were many positives in the first 45 but again we let things slip in the second half. We need to grasp the full 90 minutes by the throat - something which, on the first half performance, we ARE capable of doing. I am not into nostalgia and was sorry to see the Grayson goal (he had an average game) - would have preferred a Carlo goal - whilst on the subject, I thought he had an excellent game following his poor performance against Orient.
Pablo at 0:9:15 Saturday November 13 99
Thought the new boy, Clare, had a good game, linking well with other players and, more importantly, looking like he could beat defenders around the penalty area. OK, he was lucky the keeper slipped for the winning goal, but having found himself in possession he made space and hit a shot on target - which is a bloody good start if you want to score. Maybe it just needs time for them to adapt to positional changes and so on, but the midfield looked unbalanced and were getting over-run in the 2nd half & Sturridge, who's been great recently, looked out of it back in midfield. On the plus side, Carlo looked sharper than of late; on the minus side, what the hell was going on with the defence when the ball was in the air, and particularly for near-post Cheltenham flick-ons?! Come back, Lee Howey, all is forgiven! Anyway, still well in contention, so still plenty of time for it all to come right.
Anon at 0:4:55 Saturday November 13 99
http://football.sports.com www.elephantlist.com
paul at 23:59:33 Friday November 12 99
Northampton Gas, I think we would be willing to negotiate a fee. Did you know you are not alone, and there's a Rover's supporter in Yardley Hastings? And yes, you and Mp are right about some of our 'supporters'. Why do they spend good money to de-motivate our own players?
Northampton Gas at 23:51:23 Friday November 12 99
Well my last three games to 6fields have seen three Cobblers wins and three home goals in each game. Would someone like to pay for me to attend, when the Gas do not have a game at the same time? A good first half and I thought that the Cobblers defence played well in the second half, until they left Grayson unmarked and a free header. I was disappointed at the language used in the West Stand, even against your own players - this is still not a club that I would want to take any children. Overall a good nights entertainment, especially when a Cobblers mate was saying "we have no one with enough creative skills" just as the winner was blasted into the net.
mp at 23:46:8 Friday November 12 99
Missed the kick-off as was in a queue(!) (Strange, but true), but still heard Larry's reception which was great. Have since been to the pub, so this may be packed full of complete inaccuracies(another way of saying complete bollocks), but we did score 3 goals against eleven men didn't we? Hands up, who honestly thought we'd blown it when Larry scored with what, 6 minutes to go? I still can't believe we did it. That would never have happened last season, we would have managed to lose the match at that point then.Lovely to see Savage playing in the middle. I'm paranoid about my use of the verb 'to lose', last time I typed that in some smart bastard pointed out that I had used it incorrectly, and I got an A in my English 'A' level too, but sod it, I still don't know if that is correct usage or not. (But I'm bloody red hot on quotes from Hamlet.) Football...who are those people who boo when Gibb, Howard, delete as appropriate come on as subs? I hate them all. Kevin only said that he was gonna say 5 times tonight on his post-match interview, which was disappointing .I think his record still stands at 18. So, all you that hoped Larry would score, but that we would still win, YES!!! but I bet you were all really worried weren't you? 'For this relief much thanks'. (Told you I knew Hamlet). UP THE COBBLERS. To sleep, perchance to dream of outright promotion.
NSB at 22:55:20 Friday November 12 99
The ref was a @@@@ hunt and dunc were booked for no apparent reason...
NSB at 22:53:48 Friday November 12 99
The first half was absolutely exquisite, but the second half was poor... VERY poor...... we nearly threw it away, thank god their keeper is a donkey! I was quite offended by the cheltenham fans saying we were rushden in disguise....... well if we were rushden they would have beaten us! They must be rusden in disguise cos theyve got a Billy turleyesque keeper......
Ralph at 22:51:1 Friday November 12 99
Sturridge played right midfield, Clare played up front with Carlo, Spedding played in his best position left back and don't even think about changing him! Frain played left side midfield. Hope had another good game too and Hendon was Hendon, world bloody class! Hunt was booked and will now be suspended.
Ralph at 22:48:4 Friday November 12 99
Three bits of unsurprising news - We had the largest gate in division three tonight, Leo Fortune-West got sent off tonight and Nicholas Anelka has been offered on loan by Real Madrid, what I could have done with £23 million!!
Robert Dunkley at 22:40:34 Friday November 12 99
So did Clare play right midfield and Savvo in his central role. Did Spedding play left-back as normal, but with Frain dropping back allowing DS to attack?
Sid at 22:39:5 Friday November 12 99
Actually, 3-1 and Savage was close! - I went for 2-0 and Spedding....
Sid at 22:38:7 Friday November 12 99
You know what I mean Ralph! - but you didn't say 3-2!!!?!?!
Ralph at 22:34:26 Friday November 12 99
We are now seventh! Six points off the leaders and three points behind third! COME ON COBBLERS!
Ralph at 22:31:41 Friday November 12 99
SID - What do you mean who would have thought it! Look at the prediction at 18.36! Wifey went for Savage 3-1 and I went 2-2 Clare. Not bad eh?
Ralph at 22:26:53 Friday November 12 99
JUst got back from the game, fed the cat and made a hot Ribena. What a wonderful world! After going one down we came back and played some exquisite football to take the lead two - one. A header from Savage, who looked much better in that central role, and a near post tap in for Carlo after schoolboy defending by Cheltenham and a pinpoint cross by Hendon. Second half! What happened? Our midfield played four yards in front of the back four and we sat and invited Cheltenham to attack, which thay did. Larry went close with an overhead kick and then he netted a glancing header from a corner to make it two all. New boy Clare scored the winner with a shot from outside the box that their keeper decided to let in. In truth the keeper was to far back on his line and not for the first time slipped as he went for it. But if you don't shoot you don't score! I feel sorry for Andy Morrow who didn't even make the bench tonight, I know it's only one game and Clare did score but I still believe Morrow to be a better player than Clare and Byfield and even Sturridge. Still it was a great reception Larry got from the West Stand at the end. So most of us got our wish, a Larry goal and three points. Fair play to the Cheltenham fans too for playing their part in the night's entertainment. Ray you were very late taking your seat tonight! Bring on the Jocks!
Sid at 22:24:35 Friday November 12 99
Great win for Town! Who would have thought it..... two of the teams in Division 3 with poor goalscoring records and good defensive records play out a 5 goal match! Good to see Clare getting off the mark and Larry even got on the scoresheet!
billy at 22:15:32 Friday November 12 99
Thanks Robert, I haven't seen the site before. It looks like a good one
Robert Dunkley at 22:11:46 Friday November 12 99
Try www.footballnews.co.uk
It has a ticker and even updates what the tables would look like if the score was to remain the same
mick at 22:8:5 Friday November 12 99
England everywhere to win tomorrow at 5-4. Bet your mortgage, you’re just buying money. Add Lennox Lewis to win at 1-2 to pep up the bet, and you'll be a fat man on Monday
billy at 21:50:43 Friday November 12 99
Oh my God! Soccernet has just put up 3-2! Please let this be the final score
AL@RDFC at 21:47:6 Friday November 12 99
Well done.....You beat the Robins. Wasnt there but watched it via Teletext. Hopefully another nail in the coffin that pushes them back down to the conference. Keep up the good work.
What sort of reception did Grayson get?
Later
billy at 21:46:21 Friday November 12 99
Can anyone recommend an up to date football score site? Both Soccernet and Sky were showing 2-1 to Gillingham long after it was 4-1 as watched on Sky. It makes us out-of-towners paranoid about the Cobblers 2-1 lead!
Robert Dunkley at 19:15:1 Friday November 12 99
Sky Sports is showing the game! England v, Scotland on a live netcast pictures and all, but only if you are in the UK or Eire
Ralph at 18:36:8 Friday November 12 99
Bugger! Too late to tip again! Work, work, work, work, WORK! Still it looks like goals tonight. 2-2 with new bloke Clare netting first. Wifey is even bolder going for a 3-1, Savage. Well I'd better woof me tae, don the claret and rev up old 'trigger' or I will be late. See you all there!
Robert Dunkley at 18:16:50 Friday November 12 99
Okay sorry. Clubs in the conference who have been in the football league
Doncaster, Scarborough, Hereford and the oldest ground is Northwich Victorias Drill Field
LArgest Ground Yeovil?
WSD at 18:15:40 Friday November 12 99
Not yet, the completed form was only sent a few days ago, I shall be getting the confirmation soon, and then get offers from Cardiff and Sunderland... maybe!
adam at 18:12:38 Friday November 12 99
i hope cheltenham win tonite, as i hope all away clubs at sickfields win. remember cheltenham have done one thing that the wobblers have never and will never do - beat rushden.
SUNDERLAND COBBLER at 17:9:24 Friday November 12 99
HELLO I'AM BACK........
Sorry I have not left any messages for a while, but I have been really busy for a few days with essays and heavy book reading. Nice to see we have a loan player in a for a few games. A 2-1-3-2 win tonight for the boys in claret and white! WSD have you had any word back yet from UCAS old chap?......LETS KEEP THE RED FLYING HERE...............
....VIVA LA REVOLUTION........... DAVE.E.
Anon at 16:40:12 Friday November 12 99
HIS ARSE
Anon at 16:36:14 Friday November 12 99
His Mum
Question at 16:34:47 Friday November 12 99
Whats Pink and Wrinkly and hangs out Ali Gibbs Pyjamas?
Which Consumers Report at 16:32:28 Friday November 12 99
I'm sorry, Ali is not piping hot in the middle, therefore is not fully baked.
Microwave Oven at 16:31:8 Friday November 12 99
PINNNNNNNG! Ali Gibb is now fully baked.
Ali Gibbs Young Lady at 16:29:57 Friday November 12 99
How dare you !!!!!
Anon at 16:28:44 Friday November 12 99
Anon at 15:30:20 Friday November 12 99
whoever said it at the meeting was wrong to do so. Whether Gibb is or isn't unhappy, it should be his choice whether his boss knows that.
Jimbo at 15:28:8 Friday November 12 99
The supporter who spoke out and said Gibby was unhappy was told by Gibby's bird who works at Shoosmiths, she is always blagging pretending she is important because she is seeing a half baked footie player
Football Trivia Quiz at 15:25:38 Friday November 12 99
Robert Dunkley, question a) relates to current Conference clubs, b)Nope, c)Yep d)Yep f)Yep. Bonus question - Which current Conference club has the highest ground capacity?
Robert Dunkley at 14:38:25 Friday November 12 99
a) Barnet, Macclesfield, Cheltenham plus relegated sides who went in and out; Halifax, Lincoln, Darlington, Colchester
b) Altrincham?
c) Lincoln City
d) Stan Flashaman
f) Stevenage, Kidderminster, Macclesfield
Football Trivia Quiz at 14:22:24 Friday November 12 99
As NTFC are playing Cheltenham tonight who are enjoying their first season in the League since winning promotion from the Conference a few Conference based questions. a)Name the teams currently playing in the Conference who have played in the Football League. b) Which Conference club has the oldest football ground? c)Which club holds the highest attendance record for a Conference game? d)Who was the Chairman of Barnet when they won promotion to the Football League? e)Which 2 Conference teams played in the Final of the 1998/99 FA Trophy competition? f) Name the 3 clubs who won the Conference but were refused entry into the Football League because their grounds were deemed in adequate for League football. g)Which team did Cheltenham beat to secure promotion to the Football League?
Carl at 13:34:38 Friday November 12 99
It is luverly innit
Ralph at 13:31:52 Friday November 12 99
Whilst taking a short lunch break, munch, munch, burp, I can't help but feel enlightened by the knowledgeable/friendly exchange of views and information between the two sets of supporters for tonight's game. How refreshing.
Sid at 13:24:50 Friday November 12 99
If there are anymore GTA's to come in, please give us an mail on thwe above address.
Sid at 12:46:31 Friday November 12 99
Northampton seem to be interested in signing Paul Dalton, a thirtysomething left winger from Huddersfield Town. He used to play for Plymouth
The Robin at 12:36:3 Friday November 12 99
Richard, thanks for the info as I said our fans are very fickle we may only half fill your stand, but we could quite as easily fill it on a Friday night. Last year we took nearly 3000 to Rushden and only 1700 were let in this lead to problems.
As for Larry that is the question on everybody's lips, IMO he will play some part at least. The guy is very well like and loves our club as he does yours, but he is off form and our other two strikers are on form. Add to this that Larry has taken some stick from cetain sections of our support, and I think our manager may just leave him on the bench.
Cheers and good luck for the rest of the season. It would be nice if we could both make the play-offs would insure a big Wembley crowd!!
RICHARD at 12:13:15 Friday November 12 99
The Robin: Our capacity is in the region of 7500, with away fans restricted to the South Stand and part of the East Stand, if there is demand. Combined, it should pack in around 1300, but barring Poohboro', something of a local rival, the biggest away contingent this season was about 900-1,000.Can you beat that, even with some R & D support? Our travelling support has been quite good; 1300 at Barnet and not too few short of that at Orient last Saturday. I'm sure the lure of a new, as yet untrammelled, venue will inspire many to make the trip next March, despite the weather and a mid-week fixture. One major point though, Robin - will Larry be in the startiung line-up or on the bench tonight? We want to give a rousing welcome (genuinely) to one of the all-time favourite sons of the Cobblers.
STEVE M at 12:9:20 Friday November 12 99
Many thanks to those Cobblers fans who have sent me e-mail messages and advice here for tonight's game. See you shortly !!
Albert at 11:52:37 Friday November 12 99
Why bother signing an under 21 international on loan, when we already have an under 18 international. Play Morrow, corazzin isn't fit, and at least Morrow will give his all.
The Robin at 11:51:50 Friday November 12 99
Hi ya Cobblers, whats the capacity of Sixfields then? As its a local derby for us at a meagre 70 miles we may just bring a shed load, well o.k a fair few anyway. We were widely regarded as having the largest and loudest away support outside the league for the last few seasons so it should be quite a good atmosphere. Apparently a fair few Rushden lads are coming along to support us as well, so we may just fill you away end on a Friday night! Then again we might ust have a meagre 5-600 are fans are that fickle!
Will you fill our away end come March, especially if were both battling for a play-off place?
Magnus Magnessen at 11:28:28 Friday November 12 99
Name a team currently in the Conference who decided to ignore the rules and, as a result, failed to gain promotion to the Football League.
Bamber Gascgoine at 10:31:51 Friday November 12 99
Name a team in Northamptonshire that should have been in the Conference instead of Kidderminster, but then went on to greater things - and then came tumbling down again. Your starter for ten.
MartinW at 1:40:13 Friday November 12 99
I would just like to offer a personal apology to anyone who attended the FA Cup game at Shrewsbury. Like all of us I love the Cobblers and like some of us I love attention (any problems with that?) but I was shocked with myself at the time, and disgusted after the event, when I pulled my T-shirt over my torso to give those abusive Shrews' fans a view of my enormous belly. I promise to grow my hair a bit longer in future so that no-one can recognise me.
John Frain at 1:32:28 Friday November 12 99
Nice to see my brother bringing football into repute on TV. He told me it was clear from Day One that the other guy was an undercover reporter so they split the dividends.
Ian Botham at 1:28:56 Friday November 12 99
Steve M : It's more like 20 to 30 mins walk to Sixfields from the train station, depending how vigorous you are.
The Leader at 1:13:50 Friday November 12 99
Hang on! isn't Paul Gadd the same man as Gary Glitter!...or am I going completely bonkers and that's Paul Raven? Honestly, a bit of glamour up front is one thing, but let's keep it in proportion, eh?!?
GOLDEN SIGNING at 1:8:28 Friday November 12 99
northampton town will sign Bristol’s, Paul gadd on a three month loan deal tomorrow, if successful in the three month period theclub will make it a permanent deal. A tribunal will decide the fee. Gadd is an experienced midfield player, who will also help with coaching the younger players. Gadd normally performs in the small hole just behind the strikers. Making penetrating runs into the box. His wide range of passes especially to the younger players, should make him a crowd favorite at sixfields. Kevin Wilson commented, this is the kind of player I have been looking for, he will inject some authority into younger players, and get the best out of them while they are still young. I am sure the kids will work hard with him. He is eligible to play against Cheltenham on Friday. But will be the overage player when he plays with the youth team on Saturday.
Remember all that glitters is not gold
SEE YA SOON JAMESYBOY
RICHARD at 0:43:57 Friday November 12 99
Martin W: Who was it who said, "Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean people aren't out to get you"? Be strong, mon brave, and say it with conviction - and to hell with the rest!
MartinW at 0:13:34 Friday November 12 99
Can I just plug the fact that I have an hour's worth of my favourite videos on M2 at noon on Sunday. NO? Shit. Sorry.
MartinW at 0:11:14 Friday November 12 99
Time for bed. ARSE, FECK, GERRRRLS.
MartinW at 0:8:3 Friday November 12 99
Baz, KevW is a real dark horse. He might have liked to have a go at us lot when he was number 2 to Atkins, but that seems to have been a lot of arse licking, in hindsight, which we now have the benefit of. But the stuff he is saying - apart from the stuff about Clare being a striker - has been a breath of fresh air. Hooray for youth, we like youth. Their fantastic. Their sort of young in a not old type way and vibrant rather lacking in years. GREAT. Morrow, he's fab, in a 'looks a bit like McManaman but doesn't play like him' way. The Kevs AND Atkins are right, he's raw and needs to feel his way in. You can see that.
Very few fans will lose sleep if Gibby goes, judging by the groans I hear every time he tries to get by a defender the same orthodox down the right way - no cutting inside, that's for taylors.
And hey, it does not surprise me in the least that the Nicholls deal has gone quiet. There are many side would love him with his goalscoring record. But think about his wages, guys. That's all I'll say.
Can I now sing Cheltenhamshire, RA RA RA, Cheltenhamshire RA RA RA.
May they put up a good show, lose, but stay in the Third.
Sorry about the madness the Kronenberg went down particularly well guys and gal(s).
Right, time to slag me off.
MartinW at 23:55:3 Thursday November 11 99
Firstly, sicknote, who says I'm not going?
Secondly, paul, no offence intended old chap, I was just making the poing that money is the big problem with Northampton. The Kevs said they were happy with the squad yonks ago, but then realised that they needed a goalscorer. Which was astute because lots of people on here and everywhere else were bemused by Kev's statement that the squad was good enough. But remember, at the time, he was gagging for the manager's job, and as money is the big object with the board, saying that they don't need to spend money gains big brownie points. They know that everyone is concerned about goalscoring, even the chairman is going on about it for god's sake. But the guy weve got on a months's loan is an attacking midfielder, who we will no doubt play in attack, coz we cannot sign anyone else on a month's loan that has a goalscoring record. If we are lucky, and god knows the Kevs have that on their side the new lad will do the business.
I've said this once before, regarding Colin Hill becoming manager of Northampton Town, I'll walk naked through the market square if we get Mark Nicholls for the Cheltenham game or if we sign Carl Alford - AT ALL. It's based on finance, Alford is a no no.
Byfield won't come coz he hated it here, and I wish he would realise things have changed under the Kevs, as they would under anyone other than Atkins. Byfield is on a free, and at our level would be ace.
Having said that the Kevs, who seem far more sensitive to what us lot are saying than Atkins ever was, may well change their view as time goes on.
Suffice to say, cutting to the chase, to cut a long story short, plain and simple - WE NEED A GOALSCORER!
That's it.
And our only hope - it seems - is if Carlo finds that scoring touch.
Howard it seems has had his chance. God, Sammo has scored the same number of goals this season - from defence.
Don't you just love the Cobblers.
I'm full of anticipation for the Robins match. And we should be winning it. But not if Dean Peer plays.
Please god, don't let him play. Nothing against him personally, just not got it in central midfield. I have more talent in central midfield.... Actually, I have, shit.
Can I have a contract.
Euuuuuch. What this bear's arse doing on my head.
Baz at 23:44:44 Thursday November 11 99
Kevin Wilson answered questions at the meeting tonight. There wasn't a great deal coming out that we don't already know. Daryl Clare is likely to start tomorrow. If he does well during his loan spell then he could be targeted for a permanent move, but expect interest from other clubs, plus of course the fee? The Mark Nicholls proposed loan move has gone quiet. Duncan Spedding and John Frain are available for selection after injuries, likewise Roy Hunter. No truth in the rumour that Carlo and Spedding are going to Cardiff City. One supporter said that he had been told personally by Ali Gibb, he was unhappy at being left out and wanted away. Kev said he knew nothing of this and had not received a transfer request from Gibb. Kevin Wilson also said he was keen to build up the youth system at Northampton, something that Ian Atkins had not really been keen on, preferring to bring in established pros. This is why he had included a lot of youngsters in the reserve fixture against Barnet, to give them experience. Not much else to report really.
Paul at 23:10:13 Thursday November 11 99
MartinW old chum, am I not allowed to dream? I never "got the impression" we were going for Alford, but I think we should. For your information the problem with the Alford deal was that Barnet could NOT agree personal terms with the player, Stevenage DID accept the fee of what was reported to be £90,000. If you remember when the 2 kev's were in joint charge just after Atkin's left, there was a report that the board had been offered money to use on players and they said they were happy with the squad as it was!
The Rest of Div Three at 23:7:10 Thursday November 11 99
Tarzan was swinging through the jungle when he see the most beutiful woman ever. She stopped him and said "what do you do for sex around here then?"
Tarzan replied "well normally we do it with holes in the trees"
The woman said "no come hear i'll show you how to do it proberly."
So she took her cloths off, opened her legs wide and said "okay then stick it up there"
So Tarzan took his boot and booted her, right between the legs. This made the woman scream "oww, what was that for?"
Tarzan said "sorry I was just checking for bees!"
One day Billy was staying with his Grandad on his farm. One night Billys grandad had guest round. They were sitting eating lunch when little Billy ran in and shouted "Grandad, Grandad, the bulls f---ing the cow" His Grandad was embarrased and very pissed off, and said "no you should have said surprising the cow" go back and dont come in shouting that smut again." So with that Billy went back outside.
About 30 mins later he came back "grandad, grandad the bulls suprising cows" His grandad said "surely he can only suprise one cow at a time?" "no, no" replied Billy "hes f---ing the horse!"
And finally the biggest joke of them all
NORTHAMPTON TOWN
Ralph at 23:5:48 Thursday November 11 99
Sorry I couldn't make the Trust meeting okay? I had a date with a mandolin!
TRUST IN THE TRUST at 22:50:50 Thursday November 11 99
Anything come out of the meeting tonight?
Hornblower at 22:46:25 Thursday November 11 99
A man was walking along a California beach when he kicked a bottle poking up
through the sand. Opening it, he was astonished to see a cloud of smoke and
a
genie smiling at him!
"For your kindness in releasing me," the genie said, "I will grant you one
wish!"
The man paused, laughed, and replied, "I have always wanted a road from
California to Hawaii! I wish for a road to be built from Los Angeles to
Hawaii."
The genie grimaced, thought for a few minutes and said, "Listen, I'm sorry,
but
I can't do that! Think of all the pilings needed to hold up the highway and
how
long they'd have to be to reach the bottom of the ocean. Think of the
diameter
the pilings would have to have to stay stable and not bend. We'd also have
to
create rest stops for the travelrs. Think of all the pavement! That's just
too
much to ask!"
"...OK," the man said, not wanting to be unreasonable. "I'm a psychiatrist.
Make
me understand women. What makes them laugh and cry. Why are they
temperamental.
Why are they so difficult to get along with. What do they really want?
Basically, teach me to understand what makes them tick!"
The genie paused, and then sighed. "Did you want two lanes or four?"
And the award for the oldest joke ever goes to... at 22:43:2 Thursday November 11 99
The Real Mr Posh
BR at 22:15:26 Thursday November 11 99
Sicknote - some of us don't get home from work in time (if it's any of your business).
The Real Mr Posh at 21:53:14 Thursday November 11 99
Sing along with Mr Posh "Top, top, top, top, top of the league". The big day has finally arrived, its January 15th and the Mighty Posh are at home to the "Wobblers", Barry Fry and the lads are having a chat in the dressing room before the match. "Look lads, I know they're sh**e..", explains Barry, but we have to play them all the same". "I'll tell you what..", pipes up young Ethrington, "You guys go down the pub and I'll play them on my own, how does that sound?". "Seems reasonable", replies Barry and his lads, and with that they all go down to the local pub and start playing pool. After an hour or so, Barry remembers the match and flicks the pub telly on. Ceefax: Peterborough 1 (Ethrington 10min), Wobblers 0 - is the scoreline. Confidently they resume their pool match for the next hour until switching back on. Ceefax, the final score reads: Peterborough 1 (Ethrington 10min), Wobblers 1 (Savage 89min). "What!!!!!", they exclaim and run back to London Road where they find Mushy sitting in the dressing room with his head in his hands. "What the f****** hell happened, Mushy?", bellows Barry. "Sorry lads", Mushy replies, "Bloody ref sent me off in the 11th minute".***UP THE POSH***MR POSH.
WSD at 21:17:46 Thursday November 11 99
Don't you tut at me, I have more important things to do such as my Economics coursework thank you very much
sicknote at 21:4:53 Thursday November 11 99
BR, WSD and MartinW not going, tut tut.
WSD at 20:41:19 Thursday November 11 99
Oh, no problem, I was just wonderin if there'd be any Cobblers to talk to, that's all. *cue jokes about no-one wanting to talk to me*
BR at 20:33:50 Thursday November 11 99
WSD - I'm going to London by train sometime in December.
MartinW at 20:6:56 Thursday November 11 99
Paul, where did you ever get the impression that we can afford Carl Alford? We would not be able to pay the fee let alone his personal terms. If we can, then why did we get rid of players because we are skint. Barnet bid £90,000 for him and were turned down so they did not even get to personal terms.
Why do you think we are getting players on month-long loans?
The board have already stuck with the Kevs, partly because they have brought a new spirit back into the team, but mainly because - it's sad to say - they don't want to fork out more money on a new man like Steve McMahon when they are still paying off Atkins.
Nice to think we would go for him.
Unfortunately with Northampton Town, despite the lofty ambitions, money is very much the object.
sicknote at 19:46:21 Thursday November 11 99
Not at the Trust meeting Ralph, shame on you!
Ralph at 19:38:58 Thursday November 11 99
WSD - Yes I will be travelling by train. What's the problem?
Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep! at 18:1:39 Thursday November 11 99
Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh!
WSD at 17:37:19 Thursday November 11 99
Is there anyone travelling to London by train following Friday's match? (or on the Birmingham > London line anyway)
Ray at 15:55:27 Thursday November 11 99
A reminder that the Trust meeting is tonight at 7:30! (thanks Mark - I'd forgotten)
Yours Expecting Abuse at 15:51:55 Thursday November 11 99
Face it man, they're gonna get promoted some time, unless MG @5£$s off to West Ham.
G-MAN at 15:23:29 Thursday November 11 99
Best of luck to Clarky I hope you do well
FOOTBALL TRIVIA QUIZ at 15:20:10 Thursday November 11 99
WHAT CONFERANCE TEAM COULDN'T GET THE BEST OF CARL HEGGS EVEN THOUGH HE DROPPED DOWN TWO DIVISIONS TO PLAY HIS FOOTBALL. WHO COULDN'T GET UP LAST SEASON EVEN THOUGH THEY SPENT ENORMOUS AMOUNTS OF MONEY( MORE THAN A CERTAIN [THEN]SECOND DIVISION CLUB WHO WERE TWO WHOLE DIVISIONS ABOVE THEM)MMMMMMM WHAT TEAM WAS IT?
FOOTBALL TRIVIA QUIZ at 15:11:3 Thursday November 11 99
NAME THE TWO TEAMS IN THE CONFERANCE FROM NORTHAMPTONSHIRE WHO WILL NEVER GET INTO THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE.
Bush & Gilkes at 15:5:10 Thursday November 11 99
Good luck to the cobblers on friday against cheltenham, the return of Grayson could be intressting. i hope larry scores a couple but i hope we win 7-2 (not that, that is going to happen, but there you go). for all the swansea fans who missed our message due to technical difficulties: f*ck off you jack b*stards, you perm haired sheep -shagging noofters.
Darryl Gregory at 13:47:48 Thursday November 11 99
I am an avid cobblers fan and have recently set up a message forum, please visit and share your opinions with me. The address for the site is: http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb857499
I look forward to hearing from you all....
Joke King at 13:38:40 Thursday November 11 99
Re Non football trivia quiz at 11.00.55
Stick a nipple on it.
Andy C at 13:5:35 Thursday November 11 99
Billy, Macclesfield also went up in their first season in the League - although they did go straight back down again, admittedly. Scarborough (I think) and Maidstone made the play-offs first time out.
paul at 12:37:30 Thursday November 11 99
Maybe we good try and bring Carl Alford in now? I'm sure we can afford him if we really want him. And it look's like Richard Hill is willing to sell.
Also from SkySports Site at 12:36:36 Thursday November 11 99
(9 Nov) Carl Alford, the leading marksman in the Nationwide Conference, has been unable to agree terms with Third Division Leyton Orient.
The Stevenage Borough and England semi-professional striker, the country's joint second top scorer with 13 goals in 16 games, held talks with Brisbane Road boss Tommy Taylor last week but fell short of agreeing a deal.
Paul at 12:35:48 Thursday November 11 99
Good luck Ian, that's what I say. All the best for the future!
From SkySports Site at 12:34:55 Thursday November 11 99
(9 Nov) Northampton defender Ian Clarkson has retired from the Football League after a knee injury, and joined Conference side Kidderminster.
He commented: "Everyone I have spoken to gave the club a glowing reference. It is a well-run, professional club and Jan Molby's credentials speak for themselves." Clarkson made his debut as a twelfth minute substitute in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Telford United.
The ex-Birmingham City captain, 28, who has over 300 Nationwide League appearances with Birmingham, Stoke City and Northampton Town to his name, has taken the insurance money payout. He is also working as a journalist for the Midlands paper Sunday Mercury.
Nat at 12:15:31 Thursday November 11 99
Larry's coming home, he's coming home.......!! So Cheltenham think we are a local derby? Just as local as Exeter Vs Carlisle. Anyway, I also hope Larry scores just as long as we win.
Anon at 11:26:14 Thursday November 11 99
here here
Andy at 11:23:16 Thursday November 11 99
Steve M - 15 to 20 minute walk to ground from train station. There will be no problem with bringing kids even if the lone R&Dire cyberthug does turn up with all his classmates! And I will be delighted if Larry scores (he's a bit of a god in these parts) just as long as we score more.
Corky at 11:23:11 Thursday November 11 99
This is to Mattew Bushell. You are the cheekiest f*cker in the world. Liverpool are sh*t, cobblers are amazing and you are a lyer cos you support the cobblers, you even work there you prat.
Non Football Trivia Quiz at 11:0:55 Thursday November 11 99
How do you make a three pound lump of fat look attractive ?
Steve M at 10:56:28 Thursday November 11 99
Advice please. As an ex-resident of Bedford (what League are Bedford Town FC in these days ?) before work moved us to Cheltenham, I am quite looking forward to bringing my family to the game tomorrow. Did visit the old "cricket" ground a few times, no doubt Sixfields must be a big improvement.
My eldest son and a friend are at College in Birmingham and coming by train, road map seems to suggest that it is in walking distance from train to ground, if so how long will it take them ? Our web-site has visitor from R&DFC suggesting they will be there on Friday !! Is this likely to be a problem when bringing children, bearing in mind our result at their place last Easter (two goals in injury time). Hope its a good game, Larry Grayson will score the winner in the 85th minute.
Robert Dunkley at 10:29:58 Thursday November 11 99
Ha! Ha ! Well Jamesyboy we play football on the ground now, shows what you know about Northamptonshire football. It's just a shame we will be at keast division about you next season.
Colt at 10:8:0 Thursday November 11 99
Did anyone watch the programme on football thugs last night? What a loser that bloke was to follow Chelsa for a year, and risk his life for a 1 hour crappy documentry. They should of followed the Cobblers supporters, at leat they could of made it into a comedy if the documentry didn't take off.
MartinW at 0:2:15 Thursday November 11 99
Iceland Shmiceland, where's the new striker!!
Errr. Not coming.
NSB at 23:52:39 Wednesday November 10 99
The Iceman Cometh...... i think keiths tactic is to stare out attackers, so they get really scared of him and only shoot half heartedly.....
The Pressman at 23:41:48 Wednesday November 10 99
So Andy Roberts is up to his old tricks again. Healthy rivalry between Cobblers and Diamonds fans is one thing but his cheap throwaway lines at Diamonds expense do him and his profession no credit at all. But then what do you expect of an unsuccessful Labour candidate!!!
The boy from Brazil at 23:37:50 Wednesday November 10 99
I think there are a few fairly fundamental misunderstandings going around about this "Iceland" business. The truth is that it is "The Iceman" who is taking over - our very own Keith Welch, bolstered by the great popularity achieved through his on-the-ground clearance technique, has launched a coup. I always did think there was something scarily familiar about that moustache!
Ofeninga Pandorasdottir at 23:34:6 Wednesday November 10 99
It to me am very interesting the move by your Cobblers to play games in ground of Valur Rejkavik, that is my favourite team in Iceland.
JAMESYBOY at 23:12:1 Wednesday November 10 99
It must be Northampton they have a long history of cup successes? No, I know its Kettering they are a side with a great future? Will they ever get promoted? Doubt it. No, That’s, it Corby you can always rely on the old sweaty socks to play quality football? No, It must be that team that you all love to hate. Nice new ground that the council don’t own, Where they pass the ball along the ground. Its easy maybe you’d like to try it. But you cant you must keep it in the air. Long ball its all you know. R&D pride of Northants
SEE YA REAL SOON JAMESYBOY
FOOTBALL TRIVIA QUIZ at 23:5:53 Wednesday November 10 99
NAME THE ONLY TEAM IN NORTHANTS LEFT IN THE FA CUP
Sid at 22:53:32 Wednesday November 10 99
My 'Counter.com' hitcounter on my site has just reached 20,000! Thanks to all who visited
Pete at 22:52:51 Wednesday November 10 99
I am either too young to remember or so old I have forgotten- but didn't Oxford and Wimbledon come out of the conference?
Sid at 22:48:18 Wednesday November 10 99
Larry was a sub in midweek, but did come on. Hugh McAuley seems to have taken his place.
Ralph at 22:40:15 Wednesday November 10 99
v Preston away silly!
Ralph at 22:39:52 Wednesday November 10 99
Well it appears I'm talking to meself! I'll go to bed and dream of Larry scoring a hat-trick away from home!
Ralph at 22:18:33 Wednesday November 10 99
Taking on a point made by Hartwell Dave and the quality of ball in the final third - I do not understand why we are so poor with our crosses. Even at the lowly standard I played at we were always told to deliver the ball at pace in to the danger area and it was the responsibility of the bloke(s) in the box to get on the end of it! Our problem, as TCMP pointed out, is that it appears to be Sturridge or Carlo that go wide and we end up with bugger all in the box. The other thing that was always drummed in to us was which part of the area was our responsibility. For instance centre forward to penalty spot, left side midfield far post, other striker near post and centre midfield on the edge of the box. We had to bust a gut to ensure we got there for crosses and if it broke down we had to get back. We never have players on the edge of the box for corners, we too often hit corners too deep although that appears to have abated since Frain has been injured and there is still no bloody movement at throw-ins. I would have thought that all this was basic but still we find ourselves seriously lacking in these areas. Sort it Kev!
Ralph at 22:7:21 Wednesday November 10 99
Will he play? Wont he play? I can't see how Larry can start on Friday night. After going weeks without scoring Larry was suspended last week and Cheltenham score three! It'll be a brave manager who changes a winning, scoring team. Shame though as I for one will look forward to seeing him and I am sure that all will cheer. Except Albert!
Ralph at 22:4:32 Wednesday November 10 99
Have I missed something? MartinW said earlier TCMP has returned to The Shadows! I only remember Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan. Unless TCMP was that singer bloke!
T. at 22:3:0 Wednesday November 10 99
Of course it will be great!How can you doubt it?
Northampton Gas at 22:1:10 Wednesday November 10 99
I am going to Friday nights game. Can I expect to see a great game?
Ray at 21:2:30 Wednesday November 10 99
Tipping entries for the Cheltenham game will close at mid-day Friday - DON'T BE LATE!
Fred Bassett [CTFC] at 20:33:16 Wednesday November 10 99
Looking forward to a good atmosphere on friday. Join in our songs about the plastics.
billy at 20:17:2 Wednesday November 10 99
ok SBJ, name more than one club automatically promoted from the Conference who are in Div 2 or above. Colchester dont count as they were a league team all but 1 season. Wycombe is the only one I can think of, and they are hanging on to Div 2 status by their fingertips. I'm not even sure they were automatically promoted.
SBJ at 19:1:48 Wednesday November 10 99
I think that most Cobblers fans will welcome Larry back to Sixfields on Friday. I also think that, in addition to the Cobblers fans who think R&D deserve to be in the Conf, i.e. 'where they belong', there are a small number of Cobblers fans who also have a slight worry that R&D will promote, and then take the common course for newly-promoted clubs, i.e. leapfrog straight up into the second division. Possibly above Cobblers! Cheltenham are disproving this double-promotion trend of course, but who knows with R&D & Max's money? Personally I think we'll go back up to the second division ourselves anyway this season, so whatever R&D do won't matter just yet.
dyl at 18:21:40 Wednesday November 10 99
I think Roberts hit the nail on the head on both issues. Larry will get a great reception, and most of us are glad that Diamonds are still in the non-league where they belong. On the other issue, the Chron isn't a gutter rag. It is purely and simply a second rate provincial rag with second (or third) rate reporters.
Diamond Fan at 16:37:20 Wednesday November 10 99
From the comments made last night in the Chronicle & Echo, it would seem that Andy Roberts is speaking on behalf of all Cobblers supporters when he states: Grayson is assured a warm welcome on Friday for the first meeting between the clubs. So too visiting boss Steve Cotterell and the Cheltenham team - for keeping Rushden in check for one more year at least. Accept the comments about Grayson; but do you think the comments about Rushden are great, or do you think the Chronicle & Echo (and Andy Roberts) are just a gutter-talking Press and show themselves for what they are?
M at 15:12:51 Wednesday November 10 99
I think that the rumour was that Cobblers were being taken over by Iceland - the frozen food company, coz they need somewhere to build a new store, and they immediately thought of Sixfields
Robert Dunkley at 14:59:12 Wednesday November 10 99
Well, Stoke have just been bought by an Icelandic consortium. We might as well merge with Stoke as we seem to sign all their players, Studger, Clarkson, BIG Johnny Gayle
rooster at 14:51:42 Wednesday November 10 99
R&D FAN YOU ARE A WANKER
rooster at 14:49:18 Wednesday November 10 99
On the radio last night the board denied the take over
someone in the know........well almost at 14:35:22 Wednesday November 10 99
Any one else heard the rumour the Cobblers are being taken over by some Icelandic company? Apparantly we'll get a nice sum of money and icelandic players training and competing for the first team? What's going on? This is serious, no wind-up, heard from a very good source.
rooster at 14:26:47 Wednesday November 10 99
deano rules
England Fan at 14:8:4 Wednesday November 10 99
Santa, are you serious? if so, how much you looking for these tickets ?
Santa at 13:21:53 Wednesday November 10 99
If anyone wants two vip England v Scotland tickets then e-mail me to discuss a price. Please note this is not a wind up and the chance is their to meet the players after the match.
TMEHB at 13:11:52 Wednesday November 10 99
Orient, rubbish till last 20 mins, Dean Peer pathetic, I now know why people are always having a go, Corazzin looked absolutely knackered after first half, Morrow and Hunter completely changed the side they must be given more time, at least the full second half.
Paul S at 13:7:7 Wednesday November 10 99
Regarding Loan players, I understand that this season it is the duration of loan not the number that is the critical factor. I guees we could take 20(or whatever) players for a week each. O'Reilly doesn't count since he is here for the year on a special young player clause.
Bill at 12:57:13 Wednesday November 10 99
Did anyone hear Mike Sewell on Radio 1 last night? He was reading the sports news. Bit of a step up from Saturday sport
Trav at 11:57:22 Wednesday November 10 99
Pablo is a boro fan (ie inbred) take no notice of him.
Matthew Bushell at 11:6:5 Wednesday November 10 99
If ADAM BUSHELL reads this then send me an E Mail, or just tell me. I am a Liverpool fan, and I think that the Cobblers play the most boring football around. They are even worse than Everton.
JAMES at 10:24:27 Wednesday November 10 99
No that Atkins has gone, we can start to play football again, and hopefully wilson can win promotion, so we can get out this shot hole div 3!
Pablo at 2:13:27 Wednesday November 10 99
I am "the Chairman of Northampton Town Football Club", I am a bit pissed, I am a fool and I also recognise that there has been a lot of improvement in recent performances...if it continues, this division is wide open; if it doesn't....a complete rebuilding of the 1st team?...from where? In some cases a youth team can make a club; in the case of the Cobblers, I fear it HAS to be the 1st team or there is big trouble.
THE CHAIRMAN OF NORTHAMPTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB at 2:0:0 Wednesday November 10 99
Well, you have to find a way to get some attention on here!
Just wanted to say that an important point has been made by our MP friend. How many "final balls" are passed by our midfield?!?! One or two from the wing (generally Hendon or Spedding, as it happens), the odd solo run by Dave Savage with no response... and then it's Mr. Patience, Sturridge, waiting for someone to bother to exchange passes with him in the attacking third. Yes, we can go up. Yes, we need more positivity.
Robert Dunkley at 0:57:54 Wednesday November 10 99
I have downloaded the demo for CM 1999/2000 it is so slow. You can fine players, for example I experimented by fining a player four weeks wages, and the other players complained! You can ask the board for more money etc, but the virtual board did not oblige!
IA was on Shrewsbury clubcall and rather coy, he claimed what he did with The Cobblers could not be repeated!
Robert Dunkley at 0:54:41 Wednesday November 10 99
My team for Friday
Welch/O'Reilly; Hendon, Sampson, Hope, Spedding; CLARE, Savage, Hunter, Parrish; MORROW, Sturridge subs Hunt, Corazzin, Howey (if fit), Gibb, AN other
MartinW at 0:53:53 Wednesday November 10 99
Hey, Ray, why are you trying to protect TCMP from the vitriol that is part of the character of this page. All of us have been targets at some time or other (some like me are obvious targets) but we just have to have broad shoulders and a sense of humour. I'm sure he can deal with it - or ignore it. Either that or you ban it which would not be feasible or right.
I know you were annoyed that the Chron fiasco meant that TCMP went into the shadows, I was too. But nobody he seems to be a larger than life straight bloke who I'm sure can look after himself.
Why some people think that MPs cannot discuss football, especially one who is on the board, is beyond me. We know what happened to one certain manager who put those feelings on paper.
I for one will be glad when TCMP is reinstated back to the programme, I have written in the past to the club about that one. It is a sign, along with others, that the fans are being listened to. We have a contribution to make both financially in our cash support, vocally in our shouting and singing and intelligently in disussing the way the team is going.
I agree with TCMP, Carlo needs to spend more time as a predator, rather than roaming in front of the back four where he is not comfortable. He IS a proven finisher and his goal against Swansea was a striker's goal.
And no I am not a Labour supporter. Or a Tory, or a Lib Dem.
I have to say Hartwell, as nearly always I totally agree with your statements
WSD at 23:29:36 Tuesday November 9 99
According to tonight's Chron, as O'Reilly is a season-long loanee, we are allowed to have two other loan players at the same time. KW was also hinting at getting two players in, so we may yet see Nicholls
Rodney Marshall(Moaning Cobbler) at 23:27:59 Tuesday November 9 99
Why are people stll talking about Nicholls? With Clare now on loan, in addition to O'Reilly, we have the maximum two loan players allowed at any one time. Presumably, with Byfield and Battersby already 'been and gone' it also only leaves us with one loan option left for the entire season. I don't like the sound of Welch's recurring back problem, he's looked so good.
CDU at 23:22:3 Tuesday November 9 99
Couldn't agree more Ray. It's typical of the purile individuals that seem to have found residency on this board of late.
Ray at 23:19:8 Tuesday November 9 99
Come on folks - TCMP has a point - hes allowed to have his say as much as any other supporter and we should be grateful that a Director of the Club takes the time and trouble to come on here.
TCMP at 22:56:15 Tuesday November 9 99
ps, Hartwell I fully agree, it will take time to change, and you are right things are improving, I just feel that we need to spend more time working on that final ball into the box. too often Sturridge is delivering a final ball, when I would like to see it delivered from the midfield with him and Carlo on the end of it.
TCMP at 22:51:34 Tuesday November 9 99
Michael,when ever I comment on football, people say I should stick to politics, and then when I mention politics, people say stick to football!! can't really win on that one, sorry. Re the programme I have been asked by the club to make a contribution again and of course I will oblige,(although I will probably have already missed the deadline for friday's game) Re, goalkeepers on the bench, my personal view is that the luxury of 5 named subs, makes it easier to have the option of a replacement goalkeeper to protect against injury and or sending off. Paul, many of my colleagues also kiss parts of the prime ministers anatomy, and in response to anon comments, I can't comment on Colquhoon, and Marlow,(heaven forbid) but personally I prefer to give my support to Northampton both on and off the pitch, sometimes (not that often) when the party are wrong you do them no favours by not telling them. Back to the football, yes it does look as if spedding will be fit, and I agree it would be nice to have a longer look at Morrow. I would use a political analogy (sorry Michael) and say it frustrating to spend hours on the bench and then only get ten minutes to prove your point.NSB the AGM/ open forum as usual is in the sporting bar at Sixfields.
Hartwell at 22:30:2 Tuesday November 9 99
TCMP - I'm rather mystified by your comment: "if we have a problem at present it's bypassing the midfield." Maybe you were referring in isolation to Saturday's game. But if it's a generalisation, I don't agree. That was the way Atkins always insisted we play. And in the end it was a major factor in our downfall. But since he's gone, Wilson has encouraged the team to play from the back. Not always succesfully, I'll grant you. I know old habits die hard and we are still seeing some aimless hoofing from time to time. But that aspect of our game is improving. What needs to improve a great deal is our play in the final quarter of the field - especially our delivery of telling balls into the box and a forward who is quick enough and perceptive enough to get into scoring positions and who can strike the ball hard and accurately. Howard fails because he hasn't got enough finesse in any of these key departments. Sturridge is not a natural striker, which leaves Carlo on his own to perform this duty. Kevin must also ensure Savage plays more of his game in and around the opponents penalty area. He has the ability to run at players and take them on, which defenders don't like. He can also score goals. His is currently playing far too deep. It was noticeable last Tuesday how many fine runs Parrish made into the box - yet players with the ball showed a strange lack awareness, even though he was screaming for the ball. We have to be patient. Kevin's made a welcome and dramatic change to our style. But we must remember he's inherited Atkins squad, which simply did not exhibit any real attacking flair, in line with his gameplan. That will take time (and money) to rectify. Where we have really missed out in the last five years has been in developing and bringing on young players. This may be hard to swallow, but Barry Fry has had the vision to spot, and courage to give the best of his youngsters a chance, while we have frittered away talent like Warner. Atkins lack of conviction in this department was especially lamentable. It is to be hoped Kevin Wilson will prove to be more positive in this area and that players like Morrow will be given a proper chance, not just brought on with 30 seconds to go which must be demeaning and demoralising. So, let's applaud Wilson for what he's done but acknowledge there's a long way to go before we can claim to be the finished article.
Pete at 22:25:4 Tuesday November 9 99
It wasn't TCMP who voted against the labour party, it was the other 300 or so who went in to the Blair lobby. Good news on the Spedding front- he seems to be bouncing back....lets hope not too bouncy in case he re-injures in training! I believe the Welch injury was to the ribs and he is not going to be back very quickly. With so many allowed on the bench it does seem reasonable to have a spare keeper. If the FA want 5 on the bench perhaps it should be 5 plus a keeper. It would be nice to see Morrow on for a reasonable length of time to find out just how good he is when facing the 'big boys'- it might help him too, I thought he looked a mite over confident in the reserves on Monday, was a bit too casual at times as if he expected things to go well for him by right... he did not play particularly well as a result.
Ralph at 22:24:38 Tuesday November 9 99
There's nowt quite like it, eh?
NSB at 21:26:1 Tuesday November 9 99
The solution is simple... play morrow.... BTW about the open forum?
MartinW at 21:20:57 Tuesday November 9 99
Robert Dunkley's spot on. Darryl Clare is a 21-year-old attacking right midfielder - according to people I know in Grimsby who've seen him - not a striker as mentioned on the official releases from Sixfields. In fact Grimsby fans have been moaning about the lack of a striker - so they would not be giving one away.
But the worry is that Wilson may not play him there. He said: "He's a natural in and around the box. I have rated him for several years and I think he is an ideal signing for us."
According to Grimsby Town, Daryl is "at his best when running at defenders, using his dribbling skills and pace."
I remember there was similar confusion over Simon Sturridge's arrival at Sixfields, when he was first announced as a tricky winger - which seems to be his natural position - and many got excited, dreaming of exciting wing play. But he ended up up front - perhaps because we had no other goalscorers.
Does this all mean that this lad who has scored three goals in 22 games is the striker the club has promised?
Hope not.
What we have is a right midfielder who has played for England B Under-21 and Eire under-21 teams. We definitely needed to bolster the midfield area and if he is played in his usual position, this will allow fellow Irishman Super Savo to play in his more accustomed central role. Hooray, but if that is what happens.
What we need now is a striker. But I have a feeling in my bones, I hope it is wrong, that all the signs are that we won't get young Nicholls - a definite goalscorer - from Chelsea. I hope that's not true. But why else would this new guy be proclaimed as striker.
Oh nice to see TCMP back after that long lay off. Hope this means he will be back in the programme.
Michael at 21:12:18 Tuesday November 9 99
TCMP nice to see you back , but don't use this site to try to impress people. this is a football site not a political one. whether you voted against or for the government is totally irrelevant to your other comments.
Big Roy at 21:5:52 Tuesday November 9 99
Schoolchildren need not apply.
Big Roy at 21:4:10 Tuesday November 9 99
I'm going down to the Exeter match in a fortnight and currently have three spare seats. If anyone would like to share the journey and the price of the fuel send me an e-mail. I intend to make a day (and night!) of it so you'll need the time off work or day release from the institution of your choice!
NSB at 21:3:43 Tuesday November 9 99
About the open forum on thursday...... where exactly is it held? i have no idea you see never having been before
NSB at 21:1:35 Tuesday November 9 99
paul thats a horrible thought
BR at 21:0:48 Tuesday November 9 99
Welcome back TCMP.
paul at 20:59:3 Tuesday November 9 99
Nice to hear from you again Tony. Well done on the voting bit. More importantly, will Spedding be back for Friday? By the way, my wife snogged Tony Blair, very publicly, it was on News at Ten the day the election campaign kicked off in Northampton. Better not let her know you voted against her hero. Sorry, she has just reminded me her hero is Ian Sampson, so that's alright then.
NSB at 20:53:31 Tuesday November 9 99
And the cobblers always bypass the midfield......
NSB at 20:50:26 Tuesday November 9 99
TCMP: what exactly have you been voting against?
Anon at 20:43:46 Tuesday November 9 99
Typical, Colquhoon (or whatever) Marlow and now Clarke, when are we going to get an MP who supports their own party?
TCMP at 20:36:9 Tuesday November 9 99
So what does an MP do after voting against the government for the 2nd time in a week? Hide in the library and make a contribution to cobblers comments of course!!. First I would like to say well done to the lads for the second half performance on Saturday. I know we maybe should have beaten them, I know they are bottom, and I acknowledge we still need to be finding the net a lot more than we are. But after Roy Hunter came on and joined up again with Sean Parrish, it seemed as if we had found a new lease of life. As a result we protected Welch for the whole of the last 15mins. Perhaps with his recurring back problem, it would be sensible to have cover on the bench?. If we have a fault at present it is bypassing the midfield and making the forward line do all the work in retrieving and then delivering the ball to each other. I also believe that one or two of the players are starting to gain in confidence. It was a great pity that Duncan Spedding was out on Saturday as he is really coming into form. However it is important that we now turn in a few good results, for a team of our calibre, the edge of the play-offs is not good enough. time to vote, but I will log on later and perhaps we can get a question and answer session going cheers TCMP
WSD at 18:57:11 Tuesday November 9 99
According to my ICQ I've requested it Roy, I'll try again
BR at 18:36:50 Tuesday November 9 99
I'm still awaiting this ICQ request you made such a fuss about WSD.
Short sighted git at 18:26:30 Tuesday November 9 99
Nice new front page to the official site Ray.....but who is the Cobbler between 10-30 and 12 on the clock winning a header??!!! It's not our absentee target man by any chance is it?
Anon at 18:6:46 Tuesday November 9 99
We all know that - no need to post it on here.
Robert Dunkley at 17:18:43 Tuesday November 9 99
Clare seens to be more a right midfielder, maybe KW has noticed the need for one, to allow Savvo to play central-midfield?
cornonthecob69 at 16:14:19 Tuesday November 9 99
we`ll see!
Anon at 15:59:35 Tuesday November 9 99
another alleged striker with a poor scoring record
Cornonthecob69 at 15:41:34 Tuesday November 9 99
we have sighned Clare, he has scored 4 in 16 for Grimsby, and got man of the match in theAWS final at Wembley in 98. He is 21, and 5"9, he should be available for friday, although i doubt they`lll take a risk and start him!
Carl at 15:37:55 Tuesday November 9 99
The Clare thing has been confirmed, he is here on a months loan.
Anonnn at 15:22:49 Tuesday November 9 99
Nice work Ray - site is an improvement - looks quite up-to-date compared to previously.
Sid at 15:7:59 Tuesday November 9 99
Whoever is using my name, (10:32 today) stop it! - I heard about that Daryll Clare thing, is he out of Grimsby's team at the moment?
Robert Dunkley at 14:23:21 Tuesday November 9 99
According to the Chron, we are set to sign MArk Nicholls and Darryl Clare of Grimsby on loan - what about Morrow?
John at 14:18:26 Tuesday November 9 99
OHH! COBBLERS part one
A small band of truly loyal people, although more failures than successes in recent times. There still has been the very odd moment of success. DIV4 champs 1986/87 Third division play off winners 1996/97 Apart from these minor successes it’s been failure after failure. Why do we continue to support our team? I ask myself again and again why. I have several reasons and here they are. My memories of the championship season are very vague, I was only seven. But the next season will stick in my memory for years to come. We played Chesterfield at home Tony adcock scored a hat-trick that day. Its not the hat-trick I remember as much as when he scored his third goal he ran to the fans to celebrate with them. He picked a small blond boy up and cuddled him. You guessed It i was that little boy. It’s strange but that moment made every think else that was to happen through the years almost acceptable. I’m sure you’ve all seen that great advert. Choose wisely, to choose your team is for life.
Ray at 14:4:12 Tuesday November 9 99
OK Mark....
Mark P at 13:20:23 Tuesday November 9 99
I should be picking up the 1999 Cobblers Christmas cards from the printers on Thursday, and they will be on sale at the Trust AGM. No sponsor this year therefore this is out of my own pocket so pleeeese buy a pack! I have donated over £1,000 from the previous two years cards to the Trust (plus the club shop have profited by about £300) so your support is much appreciated. As soon as I email Ray an image of the card, he will put it up on this page, won't you Ray!
On the Ian Clarkson interview; If you take an overview, then yes, IA's tenure was relativly shortlived, despite his success. But, watching a game is different from playing and when you shell out hard earned cash, you should expect some entertainment. That was Atkin's downfall more than relegation.
WSD at 12:58:40 Tuesday November 9 99
AHA I can finally access the official site from here, but it's really slow, probably cos of this dodgy network though. Looks nice, good job Ray!
WSD at 12:41:59 Tuesday November 9 99
The posting at 10.35 was not me, who is it? What's going on??
Old Fart at 12:17:29 Tuesday November 9 99
A guy walks into a bar with a pet alligator by his side. He puts the alligator up on the bar and then turns to the astonished patrons. "I'll make you a deal. I'll open this alligator's mouth and place my genitals inside! Then the 'gator will close his mouth for one minute. He'll then open his mouth and I'll remove my unit unscathed. In return for witnessing this spectacle, each of you will buy me a drink."The crowd murmured their approval. The man stands up on the bar, drops his trousers, and places his privates in the alligator's open mouth. The gator closes its mouth as the crowd gasps. After a minute, the man grabs a beer bottle and rapps the alligator hard on the top of its head, so hard that the bottle breaks. The gator opens his mouth and the man removes his genitals unscathed as promised.
The crowd cheers and the first of his free drinks were delivered. The man stands up again and makes another offer. "I'll pay anyone $100 who's willing to give it a try". A hush falls over the crowd. After a while, a hand goes up in the back of the bar.MartinW timidly speaks up. "I'll try, but you have to promise not to hit me on the head with the beer bottle".
That Ian Atkins Interview in full at 11:51:22 Tuesday November 9 99
It's a job with the near-certainty that one day you'll get the sack. John Barnwell, now chief executive of the League Managers Association, once said: "Football managers should never buy fitted carpets." And he was right. So why do managers, like Kelly-Dolls, just bounce back up whenever they are pushed over? Our 'From the Dug-out' correspondent Ian Clarkson, just retired as a player, asks his last manager Ian Atkins the question as the now ex-Northampton boss ponders his future.
What do football managers do while they are between jobs? Is it a case of on the golf course, then feet up and watch TV while awaiting a 'settlement'? Or do they join the rat race? One member of the managerial fraternity, Ian Atkins, left Northampton Town in early October 'by mutual consent' and could be forgiven for still feeling sorry for himself.
A tremendous two years of success, during which time he led a club in receivership to two Wembley play-off finals, was followed by an injury-hit campaign in which 18 members of his playing squad - yours truly included - had to undergo operations. The result: relegation and - short memories and a modern-day impatience for success being what they are - that 'mutual consent' scenario.
So what is the Cobblers' deposed boss up to now? "Well," he says defiantly, "One thing I haven't been doing is moping around. First and foremost, the situation has given me a lot more time to spend with my two children - one of whom is in her last year at school, so it's an important time for her.
"It's at times like this that you find out who your friends are, and that's certainly been the case with me. I've been invited to watch quite a lot of games, and a Premiership club have asked me to do some scouting for them. Other clubs have offered me jobs such as watching teams they are scheduled to be playing and presenting match reports, so I'm keeping in touch with contacts - and it's nice to know that people in the game still respect my opinions."
Atkins is down but not out and, football management being such a precarious business, he is bound to have a few job possibilities on the horizon before too long. Having been through his recent trials and tribulations, however, would the pressures of management appeal to him again? Silly question. "Most definitely," is his reply. "If any job in the top five divisions - that's including the Nationwide Conference - came up, I would definitely consider it because any job is valuable.
"I would love to go somewhere with cash to spend, because I know exactly the sort of players I would aim to buy. If nothing happens on the management side of things though, I've got one or two ideas on the coaching front that could be put into practise. But I will always be looking to be involved in the football environment."
Speaking personally and as someone who has played for Ian, I don't feel it will be long before a man who brought through players such as John Filan, Jamie Lawrence and Mark Kinsella will be working at a football club of some standing. In the meantime, though, he is stuck on that merry-go-round of watching matches, talking to people in the game and waiting for his next opportunity.
IAN CLARKSON
RICHARD at 11:15:24 Tuesday November 9 99
For those who haven't yet seen it, there's an interesting article on the Nationwide site by "..our 'From The Dugout' reporter, Ian Clarkson..", about IA and the managerial merry-go-round.
WSD at 10:35:9 Tuesday November 9 99
I would just like everyone to know that my Hotel had nothing to do with that. (sorry for the advertising Ray...)...
Sid at 10:32:32 Tuesday November 9 99
Aaaaaaarrrrgggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!....such smut. You didn't did you MartinW.
Old Fart at 10:15:35 Tuesday November 9 99
Martin worked in a pickle factory. He had been employed there for a number of years when he came home one day to confess to his wife that he had a terrible compulsion. He had an urge to stick his penis into the pickle slicer. His wife suggested that he should see a sex therapist to talk about it, but Martin indicated that he'd be too embarrassed. He vowed to overcome the compulsion on his own.
One day a few weeks later, Martin came home absolutely shaken. His wife could see at once that something was seriously wrong.
"What's wrong, MW?" she asked. "Do you remember that I told you how I had this tremendous urge to put my penis into the pickle slicer?"
"Oh, MW, you didn't."
"Yes, I did."
"My God,what happened?"
"I got fired."
"No,MW. I mean, what happened with the pickle slicer?"
"Oh...he got fired too."
Carl at 9:56:28 Tuesday November 9 99
Nothing
WSD at 9:32:0 Tuesday November 9 99
What's wrong with the official site?
Dyl at 9:14:7 Tuesday November 9 99
MartinW. Sorry to rain on your parade, but that song that you credit Cheltenham with having made up is an old one. I have heard at least 2 variations : "'cos I come from the West Country and I can drive a traaaaactor" and "'cos I'm a Norwich City fan and I can drive a traaactor"
MartinW at 23:46:47 Monday November 8 99
And who is the mysterious Old Fart... I think we all know.
CDU at 23:43:37 Monday November 8 99
I've seen him play twice. Both times his team created chance upon chance and he missed all that were coming his way. Whether he needs confidence back or what I couldn't say but he really didn't look like scoring. He scored I think in the first match but has been a bit dry since. He was subbed last week and the sub scored twice !
Sid at 23:41:19 Monday November 8 99
Well, despite the vote, I think Atkins will jump at the chance to bring Shrewsbury back up the table..... Oxford job or not.
Sid at 23:33:36 Monday November 8 99
Tell us a bit more on Seal, CDU.....
BR at 23:31:28 Monday November 8 99
I only ever ignore people to their faces!
BR at 23:28:1 Monday November 8 99
WSD - I crashed ICQ and couldn't remember your number. Send me it again so I can ignore you properly.
peter at 23:26:22 Monday November 8 99
hello
CDU at 23:26:20 Monday November 8 99
BR are you ignoring me on CC's or is it an accident *ahem*
WSD at 23:23:57 Monday November 8 99
BR are you ignoring me on ICQ on purpose or is it an accident? *ahem*
CDU at 23:14:42 Monday November 8 99
Ducking and diving dodging and weaving you know how it is! So young Morrow looks good eh? I've been watching Seal over here and he must have been a lot better a couple of years ago as I doubt if he could score a root in a brothel at the Gay Mardi Gras at the moment !!!!!
WSD at 23:12:9 Monday November 8 99
IMHO if we can't get Nicholls in on loan then we have to start with Morrow, we need to start scoring goals quickly. We're not far off the pace at all, and a play-off place is well within our grasp, if only we can SCORE!!
BR at 23:11:53 Monday November 8 99
CDU!!! my old mate. Where the hell have you been? Yes Morrow looks the biz.
CDU at 23:10:15 Monday November 8 99
How did Morrow go BR is he looking like the prospect everyone seems to think he is ?
WSD at 23:9:49 Monday November 8 99
ahem
WSD at 23:9:30 Monday November 8 99
Oh it was Ray...
BR at 23:8:15 Monday November 8 99
Why are you thanking me WSD?
Old Fart at 23:7:55 Monday November 8 99
That wasn't Roy it was me. Go stick your head up a dead bears bum crazy kid.
WSD at 23:7:19 Monday November 8 99
Everybody's mean to me...
WSD at 23:5:53 Monday November 8 99
Thank you Roy...
Anon at 23:4:16 Monday November 8 99
Second with the news again WSD!
WSD at 23:4:14 Monday November 8 99
Ralph I'd rather not hear actually...
BR at 23:4:8 Monday November 8 99
Did you notice how I handed the wine gums to little BR and they never came back! He'll have a hangover tomorrow!
WSD at 23:2:47 Monday November 8 99
You will never keep me away - mwuhahaha!! Oh by the way Atkins is now "3" on the Shrewsbury vote after yours truly adding his say a few times 8-)
Ralph at 23:1:50 Monday November 8 99
Right time for bed and Invisible Dick! If any of you are puzzled by that I'll leave Big Roy to explain! Say good night Dick . . .
BR at 23:1:6 Monday November 8 99
Why did that overgrown green newt thing insist on bashing its bloody drum just as the teams were being read out. If I thought I could get away with it I'd shoot the sodding thing.
Ralph at 23:0:25 Monday November 8 99
Hi BR the trains were much safer when you were running the show, you know.
Ralph at 22:59:37 Monday November 8 99
Atko now stands at 206 votes on the Shrewsbury site. The number one has now changed to a number three. Why is that Ray? That's the difference between a chef's special rice and a chef's special noodles (with fried egg). What is going on?
BR at 22:58:29 Monday November 8 99
Steady on Ralph. I haven't got enough to go 'round everyone!
Ralph at 22:55:2 Monday November 8 99
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if you got 'em . . .
Ralph at 22:53:50 Monday November 8 99
BTW the stiffies lost to a good Barnet reserve side tonight 3-0. Roy came through a full ninety minutes as did Andy Morrow. No other first teamers were on show. Crowd around 432ish. Big Roy's chocolate eclaires were marvellous.
SCOOBY at 22:53:27 Monday November 8 99
HEYCH THEYRE MY SCHOOBY SCNACKS
Ralph at 22:51:59 Monday November 8 99
A very secure voting system on the Shrewsbury site has just enabled me to take Ian Atkins vote number from 87 to 134! I hope he gets the job. Have a go, the address is below. Mind you I'm not sure exactly what I've done as Ian Atkins name disappeared to be replaced by a number one! Strange! Sort it out Ray!
NSB at 22:51:26 Monday November 8 99
Runnin around rbbin banks all whacked on the scooby snacks....
Ralph at 22:47:47 Monday November 8 99
A Fun Lovin' Criminal!
NSB at 22:46:14 Monday November 8 99
To leave him on the bench would be criminal
T. at 22:43:7 Monday November 8 99
Yeah, but surely he knows how fired up Larry would be for the game
Ralph at 22:41:39 Monday November 8 99
Larry was suspended for last Saturday's game which coincided with Cheltenham scoring three goals. I don't see how there manager can change the line up. What an anti-climax if Larry is benched!
T. at 22:41:21 Monday November 8 99
....runs to the North stand to rapturous applause
NSB at 22:39:4 Monday November 8 99
He forgets he ever left us and puts through his own net.....
T. at 22:33:24 Monday November 8 99
or how about him scoring an own goal, giving us the win, might have to tip that!
MartinW at 22:31:40 Monday November 8 99
It will be incredible, sorry, there are too many ...s littering people's postings. Why there needs to be so many ...s, I don't know.
Even when ... you don't ... expect it ... you get them. See ... that was three and ... there was another one ... and another.
It will be incredible to hear the undoubtedly loud ovation for Grayson when he comes. Better than for some of our own players, I bet!!
MW at 22:24:46 Monday November 8 99
Hello
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If you are interested in obtaining any you can view the full list at
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Regards
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MartinW at 22:17:35 Monday November 8 99
You know it is inc...
NSB at 22:17:29 Monday November 8 99
The irony of grayson scoring the winning goal....
Ray at 22:11:56 Monday November 8 99
I always think about it.........sorry, what were we talking about?
NSB at 22:10:5 Monday November 8 99
Dont think about it......
MartinW at 22:8:6 Monday November 8 99
About the puffing predator Grayson, wouldn't it be ironic...
NSB at 22:3:18 Monday November 8 99
Sorry dave....
Ray at 22:1:18 Monday November 8 99
Absolutely..........
NSB at 21:59:43 Monday November 8 99
We in the N/S welcome a bit of banter with the cheltenham fans and we also welcome the return of grayson.....
NSB at 21:57:34 Monday November 8 99
WSD: the fact that you went to the direones forum qualifies an automatic ban..... right ray?
MartinW at 21:53:37 Monday November 8 99
The Cheltenham game will be a very odd one for me. I lived in Tewkesbury for three years and I've been to quite a few Robins games home and away from the days they were in the old Beazer Homes league. Gloucester V Cheltenham was always a match to look forward to. Cotterill has taken them from what is the division below the Vauxhall Conference to the league - unimagined in the not so far off days when they were attracting a few hundred - in just two seasons.
He has done a great job with them, but we should win, no doubt about it. That's a must win game.
I hope the Robins stay in the league, they really are a shoestring outfit.
And I've seen Grayson in full flow for them. A friendly, witty crowd.
They invented one of the funniest chants I've heard in any ground.
It goes (and I can't remember the tune, it's some old American Yankee tune) We can't read and we can't write but that don't really matter, we all come from Cheltenhamshire and we can drive a tractor, Ooh aaar, oooh aar, ooh ar ooh ar ooh ar, CHELTENHAMSHIRE RA RA RA, CHELTENHAMSHIRE RA RA RA...
They just would not acknowledge Gloucester in anyway.
Watch out for the song from the away end, it's a hoot.
Also they did this song that ended with the whole crowd bashing into each other violently - not one for any girls around. It was basically the 'I saw a mouse, where, there on the stair...' and when it got to the 'going clip clippety clop' bit everyone would just barge into each other.
They are mental.
mick at 20:25:23 Monday November 8 99
Ladbrokes are now giving 16-1 on Cobblers to win Div 3; although Surrey Racing still have faith (or more likely a lot of Cobblers bets) and only offer 8-1. Darlington are everyone's favourites at around 3-1. So it's still fairly open.
S Hawking at 20:8:58 Monday November 8 99
As for Arsenal, why do they bother?
S Hawking at 20:8:0 Monday November 8 99
Using adam's formula, Man Utd get a home crowd of around 56,000, and Manchester's populaton is about 3.6 million. Therefore Man U get only 1.5% of the population. Where are they going wrong?
cambridge fan at 20:1:51 Monday November 8 99
ian atkins was the worst manager cambridge ever had, how he ever got a job afterwards is beyond me, how the f**k did you lot lose at home to scumborough, dont worry cobblers i forgive you, but please beat them away, barry fry is a terrible manager he should be dead soon anyway, trust me his next heart attack will kill him off, mind you scumborough might get a decent manager, please live barry, your the best thing that has happened to cambridge, anyway cobblers enjoy life in div 3
WSD at 18:47:51 Monday November 8 99
Maybe if Adam concentrated more on his education he would know that WEST does not mean WANK. Also, that message on the Rushden forum was a constructive point from me, arguing my side of a debate, without resorting to the pathetic name calling that you have just demonstrated. I did not say we had a huge supporters base in MK, I said it was bigger than Rushden's in MK, thus the local papers decision not to cover the Diamonds is justified.
Spice Albert Moron from the O's at 18:43:0 Monday November 8 99
Many thanks to those Cobblers fans who refused to pay Barry Hearn's outrageous £15, went onto the terrace (£11) and were escorted to te seats. There's not much to be happy about at the O's these days, but Hearn being hit in the pocket made my day.
adam at 18:37:51 Monday November 8 99
i notice that jealous loser wankstand dave left some shite on the rushden forum about the wobbler's huge support base in milton keynes. if your support is so huge from there howcome your crowds are hitting below 5000 - the combined population of mk and northampton is probably about 400,000 - therefore just over 1% of these towns population visits shitfields! as for rushden, the combined population of rushden and irthlingborough is about 30,000 - we had a very healthy 10% of our town's population at nene park! i suggest wankstand dave starts concentrating more on his important a-levels and less with wanking over kevin wilson/supporting the wobblers
Ian Atkins at 18:25:51 Monday November 8 99
Give us a Vote http://www.shrewsburytown.co.uk/weekvote/vote.html
Anon at 17:39:32 Monday November 8 99
IT'S THE ROBERT DUNKLEY SHOW!
Robert Dunkley at 17:36:2 Monday November 8 99
The 31,000 sound scorrect as I remember BStonhill saying it was up to £1.7m last season gulp, it obviusolt has now gone down with the players who left.
Robert Dunkley at 16:33:3 Monday November 8 99
Whoops,, I thought it gave away Atkins wage bill, £31,000 sound right doesn't it. Well maybe if he gets the job and appoints Bilko, Frain and Peer as his coaches ours will go down.
Robnert Dunkley at 16:31:25 Monday November 8 99
No longer we are rumoured to have no moneyBut whether Bates - or the much-mooted Ian Atkins, who had a £31,000 weekly wage bill at Northampton compared to King's £8,000 - would take the job is by no means clear.
Robert Dunkley at 16:29:24 Monday November 8 99
Looking at a Shrewsbury site, Atkins is wanted by 44% to be the new Shrewbury Boss!
Ray at 16:5:24 Monday November 8 99
There you go....fixed....
Ray at 15:58:12 Monday November 8 99
Ah - I see what you mean - it is all in bold in IE.....looks fine in Netscape though - I'll sort it...
Ray at 15:56:57 Monday November 8 99
Whats this "its all in bold" business? It certainly isn't on my machine.
Anon at 15:23:59 Monday November 8 99
6433 to go!
Bolton Cobbler at 14:41:33 Monday November 8 99
Mark Nicholls Age 22 Position Striker Chelsea July 95 to present 16 full appearances 34 sub 3 goals (all competitions)
WSD at 14:29:6 Monday November 8 99
ITV teletext carried the Mark Nicholls story on Friday, it was said KW is looking into signing him on loan IF the current strikers do not start scoring goals.
Sid at 14:7:10 Monday November 8 99
Richard: Where did you get the word "antidisestablismentarianism" from!
Sid at 13:59:18 Monday November 8 99
MP, Re: Messageboard - It will be cleaned up totally tonight. I will deleted all messages up to a week ago, plus clean up all the "Orient" flith as well.
NSB at 13:47:25 Monday November 8 99
Bolton cobbler: mark who? are we signing another striker???
Anon at 13:41:54 Monday November 8 99
Two tourists were on holiday in North Wales. As they drove towards Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantisiliogogogoch, they argued about the correct pronunciation of the village's name. Deciding to stop arguing and have lunch instead, they pulled over and went to a nearby eatery. As they stood at the counter, one tourist asked the employee "Before we order food, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are, very slowly?". The girl leaned over the counter and replied "Burrrrrrr gerrrrrr Kiiiing".
Bolton Cobbler at 13:26:43 Monday November 8 99
Is their any further news on Mark Nicholls signing? I would have thought this would be a good move...
WSD at 13:22:44 Monday November 8 99
cos either Ray was bored, or he's made a boo-boo
Andy C at 11:2:40 Monday November 8 99
Why is everything in bold font on here now?
Vince at 9:42:29 Monday November 8 99
Didn't go to Orient but from the Radio Npton coverage it seemed a fairly dreary game. Having said that a point away from home is welcome, particularly at Orient who I think will soon start to climb up the league and where our recent record has not been good. A win against Cheltenham on Friday night will keep us on track for a promotion place and maintain Kevin Wilsons average of 2 points a game.
RICHARD at 9:3:24 Monday November 8 99
Finally loaded!
RICHARD at 9:2:28 Monday November 8 99
IK'CIWT (II):Unusually for me, I decided to sneak off early to avoid the crush for the coffees at half time. I left the boy, Chris down by the away 'dug out' listening in on the Y2K conversation as I looked for a way down to the 'facilities'. I approached a steward, or customer service operative, as they like to be termed nowadays, to enquire which was the best way to the under-stand refreshment lounge."That would be down the steps to the front of the stand, left along the first row of seating, up the next set of steps and through the away fans exit," she said helpfully. "You mean," I questioned disingenuously "wade knee-deep through those 10 rows of seats, packed to the gunwhales with, at a conservative estimate, 40 wildly excitable Cobblers fans, who couldn't care less that I need a wee and a coffee pdq?" "That's correct" she replied, a little curtly, evidently her suspicions aroused that I was not wholly enamoured of the prospect. "But might it not be quicker, less disruptive and a whole lot simpler to walk through here?" I gestured to the yawning chasm directly behind her, leading directly to the same coffee bar and conveniences SHARED by home and away fans alike, apparently was reserved for home fans, who curiously sat adjacent to away fans in one of those quaintly innocent arrangements that would cause mayhem at Celtic Park or Ibrox on any given Saturday. "You can't come this way; it's not allowed. Segregation policy". Obviously my shady demeanour led her to the conclusion that the bulge within my trousers was a weapon of of awesome destructive capability, with which I was about to set upon helpless O's supporters, and not in fact the rolled up 2 quid's worth of the official matchday programme, ! " But if I go the way you suggest, I will disturb a large portion of the crowd and no doubt cripple some poor sod whose bunnions I trample all over as I sprawl head-long over the gangly six-foot youth whose co-ordination makes the fledgling bambi look like a bolshoi ballet initiate." By this time I could tell she was beginning not to see the funny side of the situation and my passion for an early coffee was dwindling. However, the call of nature is a demanding tyrant and I broke off this playful banter with the said immovable official and made my way to the front as instructed. As I arrived, several rows down, I couldn't help noticing that there was, in fact, no discernible egress from my side of the mutiple rows of seats to the designated away exit, which beckoned tantalisingly in the distance. Now, I wouldn't often resort to criminal means, particularly with a minor in my charge. But needs must when the devil drives. So, faced with the daunting prospect of a mass brawl with dischuffed Cobb's fans and the embarrassment of leaking trousers, I did what any self-respecting ex-cub scout (Sixer with Leaping Wolf, House Orderly and bar) would do in the same circumstances, I leapt the barrier onto the playing surface, nipped casually along the 20 or so paces to the next gate............................ to be met by another stern-faced member of the 'we shall not act with common sense when dealing with the great unwashed' brigade. "You can't do that!" she spat venemously. "But I'm desperate" I cried. "That's against the rules. I'll have to report you to my superior." The mind boggled at the prospect of encountering an official of yet loftier status than even these orange-jacketed denizens of the terraces. I managed to avoid her piercing gaze as I slipped into the sanctuary of the gents, thinking I might have got away with it. Returning to the half-time snack queue to exchange pleasantries with the locals I was transfixed with fear when an officious hand felt my collar sternly. Hell, it was aYELLOW jacket; that most feared of stewards! "It has been brought to my attention by a brother..... sorry, sister official, sir," he snarled, unable to disguise his appalling halitosis, " that you did proceed beyond the official spectator perimeter and encroached upon the official playing surface. Is this true?" "It was only briefly, and on the very edge," I stammered, adding as an afterthought "and it was in the interests of maintaing order and tranquility, which I'm sure you and your hard-pressed staff would appreciate". "No matter, sir." His eyes narrowed "Did you know I can have you ejected from the ground and your act of foolhardiness is, in fact, a criminal offence under the 'Football Administration Act (1994) - Crowd Control and Safety Regulations', sir?" Well, that was it. All semblance of bravado slipped away as my feeble attempt to escape my impending doom by belatedly espousing the cause of antidisestablismentarianism foundered on the pernicious rock of pragmatism. He let me off, of course, realising that it was more than his job's worth to involve BH in another possible lawsuit. So back I skipped to the footie, carefree and intent on enjoying the remainder of the afternoon. The second half, by comparison, was a study in the pursuit of pointless endeavour - or one point endeavour to be precise. We attacked; they attacked; we pushed up; they pushed up. It was all stirring stuff and quite enjoyable, particularly the last 20 minutes in which each side could and should have taken all the points. Welchy was felled; we pondered the wisdom of no 'keeper on the sub's bench. Roy strolled on to the park and started where he had left off, as if he hadn't been away at all. My, have we missed him. Even Andy Morrow had more than a fleeting excursion and showed his speed and enterprise to positive effect. One for the future, they say!! There 'keeper, after almost misjudging along range lob from the Royster, indicated to the questioning Cobblers fans on the side-lines that it was 'that close' to being across the line - unless he was describing his manhood! The boy, Chris, meanwhile had been studying the art of management. Within earshot of the bench, he said he overheard everything, but understood nothing. That sums it all up nicely. Deano was not too pleased with being subbed - understatement! Studdger had an ankle injury. Willo saw the funny side of the fans' calling for Morrow - and then obliged! Seany was a terrier all day.The prospect of Super and Roy in tandem evokes memories of the glory years. James faces a ban shortly. Steve Howard was suspended. Dunc was suffering from an injury. Dobbo was a solid replacement at left back. Hendo's return to an old stamping ground didn't result in a fairytale goal, but his thunderous boot was seen to good effect in goal kicks (whilst Welchy cleared his head following the knock down) and one pile-driving free kick which nearly blasted a hole in the sickly new stand. Orient fans were starting to evaporate well before the end with the result still in doubt; another chance for Cobblers fans to practise their repertoire of chants. At the start of the game when we were in full voice, the competition was not between us and them, but between the seated Cobblers fans and those standing at the other end! I'm not sure Orient fans caught the significance of "Cheer up Barry Fry" and "Stand up if you hate 'Boro", but talking to one after the game, he was impressed by our following. He even thought we looked a good side and expected us to continue to do well. He was ashamed to admit to the price of tickets, though; £15 adults seated, £10 concessions, £11 standing behind the goal. It made a change for us to sit along the side of the pitch. If I can persuade the boy, Chris and we can get good seats, I might consider season tickets in the upper West (south end) Stand. But for the time being, it's the North Stand on Friday to welcome back Larry. Another opportunity to turn on the style and secure more points. Personally, if we beat the Robins, that will be 7 out of nine points; not a bad 3 match hall. After today's result, we still occupy 11th spot with the confidence of fearing no team, home or away.All we need to do is knock in the goals and that should be occupying the thoughts of staff and management at Sixfields as the season progresses. I've said it before, but the evidence so far this season has been that when we get the ball down the wings and cross it, we are a far more dangerous prospect than pumping down the middle. What was lacking today was a touch of inspiration or artistry to lay the ball along the ground down the channels, through the old inside forward positions, where the likes of Studdger, Carlo and even Andy M, could chase onto rather than have to leap for and lose in the air, as was manifested at Brisbane Road today. I feel strangely happy with the point. As we strolled back to the car, which miraculously had not acquired brick wheels, I pondered whether we or Orient were the more upset over dropping two points; I think I know which league position the O's would rather be in.
RICHARD at 8:59:8 Monday November 8 99
IK'CIWT: "O for the wings....!" I'm not sure what to make of it, today. Was it us, underachieving? Were The ''O's" a tougher proposition than expected? Are we sticking to the old formula for promotion - a point away and win @ home? Firstly, though - no disrespect to Orient fans, but is it me or is that part of the metrolopis the armpit of London Town? You can walk the length of a street to spot a car with its wheels and windscreen intact! I parked up, erasing all visible signs of Cobblers favours, removed the electric thingy which powers the radio whatsit ( wow, like that's going to stop a bunch of 7 year olds on an auto-trashing spree! ) and walked to the ground through broken glass, rusting car shells and various discarded household objects in their declining years. The ground though had the whiff of prosperity emanating from the South Stand. It's the new one with the raspberry ripple seating effect; very fetching at first sight, but nauseating if viewed for too long. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be too popular with Orient fans either; mind you, none of the stands was thronging with home support. Cobblers to the left, Cobblers to the right - you could have been forgiven for thinking the red and white toothpaste-stripey shirts belonged to the travelling support, not the beleaguered home fans. Officially, 3928 turned out. But at least one third of that wore Claret & White, though, on the singing front there appeared to be only one team in town today! "Fields of Green" rang out around the ground and, obviously spurred on by our tunefulness, the team slipped into the much admired green and blue away strip! Orient fans seemed to like it! This is no commendation however, when you consider that THEIR new home strip is reminiscent of St. Helens rugby league club's style with the red V on the white shirt. One home fan told me at half time that they were so dischuffed with having to fork out 40 Big Ones for it that wiseacres resorted to painting the V onto old t-shirts instead! I had reservations over ours; twice we've strutted our stuff in it thus far this season; twice we've been trashed by 3 goals ( Fulham [a] and Rotherham [a] ). Add that to our less than enviable record v. Leyton O in recent encounters and you will understand my trepidation. Moreover, with team selection a bit of a lottery, what with suspension, illness and injury taking its toll, I was not displeased to hear the barrage of mutterings and mumblings from salt of the earth die-hards in the O fans ranks, concerning the woeful nature of their own plight, viz players (missing through injury, illness, suspension), manager (Tommy Taylor), tactics (dire), owner (Barry Hearn of snooker and boxing infamy) and the state of finances generally. Such is their disgust with their own management team that, when the usual friendly, "Baaaaaaarry He-arn (or Tooooommy Taylor ) is a w**ker, is a w**ker" refrain rent the air asunder, it was echoed by Orient fans! Even worse for the Londoners, they were propping up the other 91 of us, and beginning to buckle under the strain! Their sponsor is 'Bravo', the soft porn and violence satellite & cable tv channel. After a bright opening by both sides, play quickly sank to dubious B movie low grade entertainment values. For our part, the debilitating burden of wearing our 'losing' strip and the emetic effect of facing the sparsely populated new home stand paintwork may be a trivial excuse for our poor standard of play, but something wasn't going right. Too often the pass back or the knock down was treated with the ever popular pre-Wilson 'hoof-it-high' tactic. Now I'm sure our Willo doesn't advocate this; we sure as hell shouldn't be practising it in training. So why does it come to the fore under pressure away from home when a new, sexy, on the ground passing style is what we have come to expect? The first half, it has to be said, was not a classic. No lack of endeavour by all concerned, but a serious shortage of constructive build up, with the telling final ball sadly absent.
Anon at 8:54:29 Monday November 8 99
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Diamond Realist at 0:44:43 Monday November 8 99
TRB: with a mentality like that, what cave do you live in at Irthlingborough? I do remember R&DFC in 1992. I also remember, before the Diamond Centre was built, seeing the lazy buggers at Piltards looking through the fence at night games, when they should have been working. No wonder the place closed down - and your mate along with it.
Robert Dunkley at 0:25:32 Monday November 8 99
Right Cobblers Heaven has now been updated with the Trust programme listing!!!!!!!!!! Now I better go or WSD and Sid will claim that I am advertising
Robert Dunkley at 23:41:1 Sunday November 7 99
In a few minutes you can access the Supporters Trust programme listings on-line, on my site Cobblers Heaven. I DO HAVE RAY'S EXPRESS PERMISSION FOR THIS PLUG!
Ray at 22:34:35 Sunday November 7 99
Cobblers 2 Swansea 1 - is really the only answer to that.
Anon at 22:25:56 Sunday November 7 99
Boy by name child by nature!
JAMESYBOY at 22:24:46 Sunday November 7 99
Firstly well done yesterday wobblers great result against a team, that all your friends on the div 3 board think are relegated already. I can’t close without saying a big thank you on behalf of the club to all of you who have purchased season tickets. To have sold nearly 3,000 season tickets is a terrific effort and is very much appreciated by us all. Sometimes we don’t appreciate how lucky we are to have such shit support. You are a joke. WOBBLERS!!!!!!!
Ralph at 22:24:35 Sunday November 7 99
I'm surprised mo>
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oal' at Brisbane Road. Having just seen it on Sky the ball looked at least two feet over the line!
Ralph at 22:3:19 Sunday November 7 99
As I understood it Rushden Town were struggling for survival after new safety regulations meant that Hayden Road no longer met with Premier Division requirements. The Chairman, Neil Gant, expressed grave concerns about the club's future once 'The Russians' faced enforced relegation. Irthlingborough Diamonds were also facing a bleak future and the merger was seen as the only solution to maintaining either club's survival. With crowds of less tha 200 turning up you could say that Tony Jones, Neil Gant and Roger Ashby were quite visionary after the first seven years that the new club has been going. BTW Rushden Town was formed in 1887 for those of you who question the pedigree. That all may seem a bit simplistic and I'm sure that there were and still are many aggrieved supporters. It would be interesting to hear from them rather than rely on my faded memory!
cwt at 21:53:10 Sunday November 7 99
how do we expect to get up and not beat teams like orient?. Whos Dean Peer shagging? he is the worst pro football player ever, although i totaly disagree with the disgracefall booing of him during games from the west stand. Hunter ha sproved to be a class player shorely now he should be bought back in. up front i think sturridges movement is excellent but when wide nobodys in the box to head( why cant howard be good) on tuesday to start with we palyed some good football but in midfield we stand of players and let them come which is the reason for most of the goals we have conceaded.SAVAGE IS OUR MOST IF NOT OUR ONLY SKILLFULL AND CRATIVE PLAYER AND PROBABLY WORST CROSSER. HE NEEDS TO PLAY CENTRAL AND MAKE RUNS IN THE BOX AND GET ON THE END OF CROSSES.
TRB Mark at 21:44:28 Sunday November 7 99
Diamond realist. Actually, I do miss the old Kuenens building. A bauhaus tower fused onto a mock victorian building. The smell was luvverly, epecially when it blew over the wall and disgusted the away supporters and team who wern't used to it. You probably would'nt have known as the bandwagon rolling at the time. Still, old griggsy could'nt have that smell putting his diners off their over-priced overboiled nosh so he shut it down. I friend of mine who supported Diamonds, sorry "The Rushden" and worked there was thrown onto the dole. Thus ended his support. The fact that I would go and support Cobblers at Nene park is not an endorsement of the destruction of the Nene Valley.
The Romsey Cobbler at 21:27:19 Sunday November 7 99
Does anyone know yet whether Larry will be playing on Friday?
If anyone is bored, this is quite groovy at 21:9:47 Sunday November 7 99
http://www.phone-a-friend.com
Steve at 20:51:33 Sunday November 7 99
Rushden Forever: - If NTFC are 3rd Division Sh*te, then why
does your beloved chairman still keep a roomful of Cobblers
Memorabilia in his house?
P.S. This came from a builder working on his property.
Jeremy at 20:25:54 Sunday November 7 99
Rushden forever - you are one sad moron.
RUSHDEN FOREVER at 20:24:7 Sunday November 7 99
WE'RE GOING UP - WE'RE GOING UP - WE'RE GOING - RUSHDEN GOING UP!
NTFC will always be third division sh*te. Give us five years and we'll be premiership material - hey, we may even come down your gaff and treat you rabble to a decent pre-season friendly, at least our kids will be able to get a brief run out.
NO PROBLEM at 20:1:41 Sunday November 7 99
That's okay Al, you can be forgiven
Al. at 19:8:40 Sunday November 7 99
Sorry, I have no idea why I typed the word 'expanded' where I did.
Al. at 19:7:44 Sunday November 7 99
He also argued that he should be allowed to keep his mobile phone, and make as many calls on it as he wished, until the time his contract would have expanded. Oh yes, and he called the directors a bunch of c...s's. still, nice to know how amicable it all was.
steve at 18:48:13 Sunday November 7 99
thought you might like to know when the recently departed manager
left sixfields,he nicked the tele from the boardroom
Don at 18:33:26 Sunday November 7 99
Well said RM(MC) - This puerile indulgence is embarassing particularly where Peterborough are concerned, they neither know nor care about out 'traditional' rivalry. As far as R&D are concerned if I had to adopt a model template it would have to be R&D. They care for their fans, cater for their fans and they respect their fans. I always enjoy my occasional trips there and feel frustrated that it doesn't take much too get it 'right'. It's the Cobblers that we should focus our energies on. We wanted a change in manager, we wanted a change in style, we wanted to see the right players play. We appear to have got all this and still we are dissatisfied. We are in danger of dissappearing up our own arses very soon! This site is not representative of the feelings of the majority of supporters that I talk to.
Luton Cobbler at 18:31:5 Sunday November 7 99
It would appear that the Orient supporters were delighted with our invasion of the home end and, in their words "the mugging of Barry Hearn". I posted a quick note on their site last night to see what they thought and judging by the number of responses they would have been happy for us to stay there and protest about admission prices together.
Rodney Marshall(Moaning Cobbler) at 17:47:30 Sunday November 7 99
Dear Gomez, thank you for accusing me of being a Diamonds fan Actually my Cobblers season ticket is West Stand Row E Seat 75/6 if you'd like to pop along, if you attend matches of course. I also produce many articles for WALOC. Of course this could all be part of my role as a Griggs spy...you twat. I'm just bored with all the anti-Diamonds this, anti-Peterborough that, let's just stop the hate and care about our club.
MartinW at 17:3:5 Sunday November 7 99
Danny, my point was not that we missed him, it was actually worse than that, he was never given a chance by the club to miss him. To clarify, he could not get a game for us apparently because he was not fit enough.
He was fit enough to play for a Second Division team (Colchester) and scored three goals his first three games ( a goal a game) from midfield. My point is that what we we doing getting rid of someone like that, who was never given a chance and in Reserves and in pre-season only impressed, and yet bring in Dean Peer because we were short in midfield.
In anyone's book that is a big boob.
Nevertheless, it's nice to see that the Kevs are now playing Hunter, it seems with them they ARE picking up on the vibes, unlike Atkins.
Ralph at 16:58:8 Sunday November 7 99
Stiffs tomorrow anyone?
MP at 16:53:39 Sunday November 7 99
MESSAGE FOR SID. Please can you clean up your message board. Thanks.PS I'm asking you on this board because I know you see this one, someone made the same request on yours yesterday, and the filth from the Orient is all still there.
WSD at 16:0:46 Sunday November 7 99
I wont go into it here cos it's a Cobblers site, like I said e-mail me for more details.
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 15:36:51 Sunday November 7 99
WSD - explain more about this free 0800 number.
www.soccerlinks.co.uk at 14:41:50 Sunday November 7 99
www.soccerlinks.co.uk
Danny at 14:39:29 Sunday November 7 99
MartinW, how do we miss McGavin, the bloke never played for us. Hunter looked in fantastic form yesterday when he came on and we became a more positive team. While people keep harping on about how crap we are, think back to Macclesfield (H) last season, Macclesfield (A), Peterborough, Rochdale (H) this season and many more, maybe then you'll stop wingeing.
WSD at 14:35:48 Sunday November 7 99
I agree totally with Danny
Danny at 14:30:56 Sunday November 7 99
Yesterday there were four lads sitting behind me who really did piss me off. Basically they spent the entire ninety minutes slating players if they made a mistake, such as Carlo, Peer, Hendon etc. Andy Morrow came on, he miskicked the ball and it went out of play, and they yelled "oh well played Andy unlucky mate." I decided to gauge some sort of reaction so I yelled, "Oh come on Andy that was crap" they told me to shut up and not slag off OUR players!!!! I can't stand fans who come to the games and boo certain players. On tuesday night some fans were slating Carlo, he scored, still they slated him, and then when he was subbed they booed the bloke who replaced him, Steve Howard. Bunch of twats. One of the fans behind me said yesterday "I hate to say it but that was great play by Carlo" What does he mean "I hate to say it." WE DO NOT NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU DESTROYING THE MORALE OF THE PLAYERS, IF YOU MUST DO IT, GO DO IT AT NENE PARK.
WSD at 14:30:29 Sunday November 7 99
If anyone wants to know how they can access the internet 24 hours a day on an 0800 number e-mail me now, I am on it at the moment and it is just as fast as my old ISP
Robert Dunkley at 14:27:41 Sunday November 7 99
Although saying that, one of my courses has not tutorials, just a webconference, I better check that now.
WSD at 14:26:51 Sunday November 7 99
Fair do's
Robert Dunkley at 14:24:27 Sunday November 7 99
I better get back to my studies, I am trying to get my head around Finance at the moment
WSD at 14:20:33 Sunday November 7 99
Are we the only people awake? Or is everyone else tucking into their Sunday roasts?
WSD at 14:19:27 Sunday November 7 99
Sounds good to me
Robert Dunkley at 14:16:36 Sunday November 7 99
As long as it is not the person I am about to approach to incorporate bits of his site in.
Robert Dunkley at 14:15:3 Sunday November 7 99
Well, Sid is quite keen on the idea, of a unofficial NTFC joint links page gateway site.
So it would have links to the best bits of our sites. eg Cobblers Comments, Rogues Gallery, Sids News, my player features etc. I reckon b4 the Macc game we should arrange to meet up.
WSD at 14:9:44 Sunday November 7 99
Isn't it about time we had a Cobblers webring? Rob, my Hotel is about to get bigger, but I can't reveal the name of the new guest yet :o)
Robert Dunkley at 14:6:3 Sunday November 7 99
Yep, I found an excellent site full of free stuff to liven up my site. WSD - If you take a camara to the Macc game you can get a mugshot of me! Otherwise I will try a picture but my film had got loads left, but I am the king of taking pointless pictures. When we play Carlisle, you will have to get the bus to stop of in Lancaster over 40 pubs to choose from!
WSD at 13:59:34 Sunday November 7 99
Oooh, a free-for-all links page!
Robert Dunkley at 13:33:38 Sunday November 7 99
Or maybe when I upload it tonight tomorrow, you can add it yourself! That is all I am going to say
Rushden + Diamonds fan at 13:15:28 Sunday November 7 99
Dire game yesterday, but picked up after 75 mins quite well....
WSD at 13:10:26 Sunday November 7 99
Hey Robert how about changing my link to the new domain name? La la la. Hungover? Wouldn't know what you're talking about...
Robert Dunkley at 13:5:19 Sunday November 7 99
In WSD's case probably hungover? I hope you had a good birthday, I remembee the day after my 18th a certain team from Bristol got a thrasing from Heggs, Razor and co
WSD at 13:3:8 Sunday November 7 99
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME WITH THE WEBMASTERS!!
Robert Dunkley at 12:47:33 Sunday November 7 99
BTW Soon you will be able to view the Supporters Trust programme listings on-line. A full advert will appear soon, and yes WSD and Sis I have written permission from Mr R.Clements esq.
Robert Dunkley at 12:41:19 Sunday November 7 99
WSD - has to put up with a lot for his free domain name! I do not thinl Act-Fit is a very relevant sponsor considering the injury prone nature of our players.
Diamond Realist at 12:28:14 Sunday November 7 99
Do you miss the Pittards stink factory, TRB Mark? I know many people who don't and I know many people who support R&DFC from Irthlingborough - and like what's going on here. You're obviously an odd one out. So when the Diamonds play Cobblers in the league, you won't be going near the place? Somehow, I think you'll be first in the queue.
WSD at 12:1:46 Sunday November 7 99
Actfit are a lovely bunch of people who I am an affiliate of, but as aadvertising is banned on this messageboard I can't say more :p
Robert Dunkley at 11:43:11 Sunday November 7 99
Does not let people advertise on his page? WSD - only joki ng but think of poor people who have a slow modem, who are Acti fit anyway.
Anon at 10:57:36 Sunday November 7 99
How would WSD know what a good Webmaster does?
Robert Dunkley at 10:37:19 Sunday November 7 99
WSD - My files are on my computer, and you better watch out as my website has been updated and should be uploaded tonight. I have got some new ideas! A bit like Sid trying to do match previews like mine (GRR!) I admit I have not doen one for a while, but I have been busy thinking of exicting new features.
What about having a meeting of webmasters b4 the Macclesfield game, as I am not going to see The Cobblers until then ;-( It seems though that since I restarted at Uni things have got a lot better.
Northampton Gas at 10:36:50 Sunday November 7 99
Well we can see where the problem with the Cobblers lies. With "fans" like this who needs supporters? At least we don't slag off the manager, players, board of directors etc, etc. Cheer up, if you really supported your team, you may get promotion this season. This is more importent than sending crude jokes or slagging off other teams!!
Robert Dunkley at 10:33:54 Sunday November 7 99
Danetree Cobbler - No I was not at the game, unforunately I am 200 miles away in Lancaster! I guessed we would struggle as we always lose to Orient and we always muck up against struggling sides. I hope Spedding is back for Friday. I would expect Howey would be fit, shame if Hopey is dropped. Maybe we could try Hopey at left back and Spedds left midfield, they both can attack and defend when needed. Why cant we try one of the Hunts! in right midfield and allow Savvo his free role. Maybe it is time to give Andy Morrow his debut. Cheltenham may not score many, but the are good defensively.
WSD at 10:30:11 Sunday November 7 99
Ray - all good webmasters back up their files 8-)
Robert Dunkley at 10:21:1 Sunday November 7 99
Well, maybe it seems that Carlo has lost the plot, but he like Seal was made to play for over a season tactics which do not suit him. However no player would not try and be in bad shape on purpose as thetywill not get a new contract, or will not be wanted. If Carlo is to be dropped than at least put Morrow in, as Howard sadly seems t o be the biggest victim of the new era.
MartinW at 8:24:22 Sunday November 7 99
Very very disappoining show against the bottom of the table side. We did miss Duncan Spedding - who for me has been the most improved player at the club in the last couple of months. We also miss Steve McGavin and Michael Warner! Dean Peer lived up to all my expectations - which are none. Commitment means nothing without talent. In footballing fantasies I see him as a battling Lee Bowyer type player. But I woke up.
Another footballing fantasy sees Darren Byfield - signed on a free from Aston Villa - up front with Simon Sturridge becoming the Third Division Yorke and Cole. I'm still dreaming.
Back to reality, thank god Roy Hunter has not been forgotten about - although I will say - unlike Steve McGavin - he has had his chances to shine back in the side. I think we have a real problem playing away from home. We did revert back to the hoof it tactics which really do not play to the strengths of our current encumbents up front.
But I don't think we really take each away game by the scruff of the neck, not have the 'we're playing away so we have to be more defensive' attitude. Not against the bottom of the league side, we don't.
It is a common tactic with visiting sides to Sixfields because they do respect us. They just sit back until they find out we can handle what they have to throw at us and then hit us where it hurts - the good sides that is.
Swansea tried that, but were not good enough.
There have been times and I know I'm not alone on this one through pub talk, that you felt that if other teams had been more positive against us we could have taken a caning. Rochdale, anyone?
We really need to beat teams like Leyton Orient away if we are to get into the shake up at the end of the season.
And we really must be more confident away from home.
To be in the same division as Rushden would be a shite state of affairs. I don't want to see Ray Warburton at Sixfields in a Rushden shirt, do you?
Back from the pub and pissed at 0:43:26 Sunday November 7 99
Sod off back to your non-league ground and non-league website and winge to the other inbred rovers yokels you pratt. 2-0 and you fcuked it up ........................
Northampton Gas at 0:34:41 Sunday November 7 99
Who's the sick Northampton Fan who posted a message on the Gas Web site? No doubt you are one of the winging moaners, who lives on one victory 18 months ago and fails to get behind your own team. You sad, sad individual.
Anon at 0:2:36 Sunday November 7 99
Quite right Ray - lets see where Bazza Fry's nancy boys are when the going gets tough and there is a bit of snow and ice on the pitch.
Danetre Cobbler at 23:57:44 Saturday November 6 99
Sorry Robert D - I don't know if you were at the game today - but the last thing Carlo needs is a confidence boost. He needs to go away and have a conversation with himself as to whether or not he wants professional football. The guy is a stone overweight and a yard off the pace. We have seen the same with a guy called David Seal. A fit Hunter is still the best player at the club and this should ensure a place on the bench for Deanno who was poor today. I don't fault his commitment, only his ability. I agree that we missed Spedding today, Dobbin played a good defensive role but is not a wing back.
Ray at 23:50:35 Saturday November 6 99
Actually it matters not one jot where we are now - lets wait until nearer the end of the season before anyone gets too excited.
Mr POSH at 23:48:20 Saturday November 6 99
We are top of the league say we are top of the league......where are you?
TRB Mark at 23:29:30 Saturday November 6 99
If Diamond Realist thinks that all fans of either Rushden Town or I'boro Diamonds are happily on the bandwagon, thenhe is wrong. I used to support IDFC now I won't go near the place. It makes me , and alot of other people in Irthlingborough SICK of Rushden this and Rushden that, yet we have to put up with all the noise and traffic and crap. Not to mention our part of the Nene vally being obliterated by the Griggs empire. How the fvck did he get planning permission to intrude so far into open countyside with the new sports centre? It should have been built nearer to the other eysores that have sprouted up in the past few years. Rushden & Diamonds is a stupid name supported by stupid people
Luton Cobbler at 22:24:57 Saturday November 6 99
Diamonds buy Ali Gibb? Sounds good to me. If Heggs cost £50k and Turley cost £130k, then on the basis of how crap they were Gibb could just become our first million pound transfer. Get the cheque book out Max!!
Robert Dunkley at 22:24:26 Saturday November 6 99
I do not think we should be too upset at the result today, Spedding being out must have stopped our effectiveness down the left flank. I still hope that room is found to play Savvo in centre midfield. Leyton Orient are our bogey team and if we can win against Cheltenham we will be back on course. I hope that KW will re-instate Hunter to the team as Hunt will be suspended soon. I think if we could have Spedding, Hunt, Savage, Hunter as a midfield line, we should be a real threat. Ali Gibb can be used on the bench, and Peer can be used in the type of game he is quite effective. Carlo maybe needs a confidence boost, he has just got over an injury, and has had a year of tactics which do not suit him.
Luton Cobbler at 22:21:38 Saturday November 6 99
It sounds as if the protests at Orient got more heated after we left. Apparently the windows in the club shop got smashed. Well done to the hundred or so Cobblers who stood on the home terrace and saved themselves £4. i doubt Barry Hearn could really care less, but it looked good from where we were sat
Alice at 22:21:34 Saturday November 6 99
If we sell any more players to Rushden we may as well buy a season ticket for nene park.
Inside-out at 22:18:28 Saturday November 6 99
Apparently the Cobblers are so short of cash that the board will accept any reasonable offer on any of the playing staff. Allegedly R & D have made an offer for Ali Gibb. Can anyone confirm or deny any of this ????
Guy at 21:32:12 Saturday November 6 99
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brotherly love at 20:32:35 Saturday November 6 99
aaaaahhhhhh.
Paul at 20:25:55 Saturday November 6 99
Good thanks
james at 20:25:27 Saturday November 6 99
hi Paul - how are you?
paul at 20:24:37 Saturday November 6 99
Is my brother reading this?
Danetre Cobbler at 20:11:10 Saturday November 6 99
Oh yeah - and Savage was also crap.