Cobblers Comments
September 2001
kingsley cobbler at 23:52:9 Sunday September 30 2001
I thought McG did ok - apart from missing the chance in the first half and tobleroning a clearance into the east stand that is. He worked quite well with Jamie, covered a lot of ground, linked play together well, and made some good runs (ok jogs not runs) off the ball. I'd rather see him start up front than Gabbi, although what we really need is a decent target man, I'm not sure whether Bert Angel is the right choice though. (and before the spell check police get on at me that was a deliberate mistake with the name, Bret is much to poncey a name for any of our players, I think Jamie should be renamed Jim as well)
TRB Mark at 22:16:11 Sunday September 30 2001
I have never seen the North Stand so incandessant with rage at the tosser of a ref. Was there ever such a blatant penalty??? Apart from the handball, there was an obvious deflection from a shot and what did the ref give? A goal kick. Mcgregor = pants. What the team needs is 11 battlers and he shys away from making tackles and his shooting is more akin to back passing to the goalie.Still, it feels like the ship has been steadied a bit.
Andy H at 20:35:4 Sunday September 30 2001
I have to disagree with Sid. I think we showed shape and understanding in the first half that has been missing for some time. The support from midfield for the strikers was non existant but we can't change things around overnight. It'll probably take an inspired signing to sort out our midfield problems. Still all in all I think what we saw was promising.
soggy jumper at 19:44:31 Sunday September 30 2001
new york cobbler if theres one thing i hate its warm coke i know who you are i,ll get you a programme
Colin at 19:9:1 Sunday September 30 2001
I thought the turning point was the penalty incident, the crowd woke up for the first time in months, the players responded and we had a match on our hands. Still don't think Broadhurst is the man but financs will probably deem otherwise.
One more at 18:35:4 Sunday September 30 2001
Why do you hope to be Paul Wright? I know a Paul White. Oh sorry do you mean RIGHT?
Paul at 17:20:40 Sunday September 30 2001
An interesting though, I honestly believe that broads if he gets the Job till the end of the season will make Hunter team captain. I think he has the sense to realise that Frain is not a captain, and can't be an "automatic" selection for each and every game. Maybe I'm wrong, but I hope I'm wright!
Parklands Cobbler at 17:2:32 Sunday September 30 2001
Well done lads. A good start. Okay, we didn't suddenly turn it round, but the signs were there. We haven't played the ball on the ground so much since KB left. Wilson did not play attractive football, not as bad as Atkins, but launching it in the air to two small front men is not attractive (see my earlier note on 86/7 season re. attractive football). Evatt HAS to be signed. I would personally contribute a tenner to any fund to help raise the cash. He's the best loan signing we've probably ever had. He gives us the ball playing midfielder we've lacked for almost a decade. What KB has to do is keep going on the same track, the defence was also a lot steadier. This will solve the main problem, which is rebuilding confidence, and this takes time.
Sid at 16:14:22 Sunday September 30 2001
I thought yesterday's performance was only slightly better, but the first half was as bad, if not worse, than under Wilson - but I say don't judge Broadhurst on one game. Was it just me or did anyone think we spent the first half way too deep? The midfield were playing two yards in front of the back four, and when it was our turn to attack no-one bothered helping! The second half was a big improvement, and I'm glad to see the long throws back in. It's an attacking option which does threaten the defence, instead of all those short throws = lose the ball = cleared. Hodgie came on and did his job (starting place beckoning?), while Hunter looks 2 yard off the pace every time someone turns him - however, he keeps scoring!
Peterborough in a week - biggest test for Broadhurst, we just cannot lose this!!
Eastander at 15:53:7 Sunday September 30 2001
A much more proffesional and disciplined performance yesterday but shouldnt the players be ashamed for not making such an effort for Kevin still problems in defence but lets hope Kevan will sort them before Sunday
headmaster at 15:51:7 Sunday September 30 2001
ok class back to basics C A T cat D O G dog
Schoolteacher at 15:43:22 Sunday September 30 2001
You mean blame not balme. Idiot
FAO New Cobbler at 12:8:39 at 14:47:0 Sunday September 30 2001
1, its Welch, ps, I think you need to work on your spelling, its Woeful, not woful.
And 2, I don't he was entirely at fault for the goal, Don't quote me on this, but I'm sure there was some confusion with the defence also, although he wasn't partially to blame, you can't just balme Welch
NTFC@2view at 13:33:32 Sunday September 30 2001
So nobody else thought we did better yesterday largely because Swindon were very poor? Warmed to Broadhurst in the after-match interview - a manager who speaks English is a bonus.
Robert Dunkley at 12:17:28 Sunday September 30 2001
McG was okay at times he tried to be a bit of a "show boater" with that odd overhead kick. One thing we have done is realised that Forrester likes the ball on the floor, and he looked good as he could run at defenders, now most of Jamie's goals come from this source so this could explain his poor work rate and form.
New Cobbler at 12:8:39 Sunday September 30 2001
I thought Welsh was really bad yesterday, his kicking was woful and he was totally at fault for the swindon goal, he started to come stopped came again, got wrong footed and the ball was lobed over his head.
Mr Disgruntled at 12:2:46 Sunday September 30 2001
and to reiterate other comments made previously....the ref/assistant ref. were appaling. The game was refereed from the half-way line and the assistant was a bottler. He was rightly given grief from the crowd whenever he can towards the goal-end. Can't the club report the ref. for gross incompetence?
Mr Disgruntled at 12:0:46 Sunday September 30 2001
Good solid performance yesterday....Questions for Broads to address: Does Frain keep the captaincy or does he hand it to Sammo or Hunter? Can we ever devise a plan for throw-ins?
Hotel Ender at 11:49:50 Sunday September 30 2001
Don't get carried away Martin. Yes we got a draw and played with a lot more passion. But we have only staunched the bleeding, and a hell of a lot of work needs to be done. I disagree with Hartwell - I tought McGregor had his best game, apart from getting the yips with the goal at his mercy first half. The shape was better and the back four improved, although Swindon had some golden chances which either Welchy saved or they duffed. Hodgy looks at his best when the opposition are getting tired and it was his cross again which gave Hunter his chance, which he took really well - getting a lot on the ball. Jamie was definitely fouled, I'm not so sure about the hand ball, but one thing is for certain, until we improve the standard of refereeing in this league, these poor decisions (which can completely change results) are going to continue. A sound start Broaders - still unbeaten - but a lot to do
To his Horse at 11:32:36 Sunday September 30 2001
I was sitting directly in line and it was a definate penalty, that was a Jamie Clone playing but still no where near his best but lets hope
Hotel Ender (2)!!!! at 11:26:19 Sunday September 30 2001
Just seen the goals and penalty incidents on ITV Sport - two clear penalties. What was that ref thinking? It tells a story on the official site that we didn't get our second free kick of the afternnon until the 74th minute!! The linesman was definitely at fault for the first "pen" he had a clear view of it.
Hotel Ender at 11:15:17 Sunday September 30 2001
"microcosm" Martin???? Blimey!!
Still lovin' Steve Sherwood at 11:13:42 Sunday September 30 2001
I agree. Mr Atkins installed the fight and belief in our merry band of reprobates that had been missing for soooo long. People have now started saying that it seems our team are 4 ft tall, and I remember the people who slagged of Mr. A for not having anyone below 6 ft (I'm not saying it's the same people-just ironic). But I don't know how John (puffing billy) Frain got through the height test on his medical. Yes, Mr. A's team may have let in three goals, or lost in the last minute, but they wouldn't have dared do that the next week, or they would have had the sack (Charlie Bishop etc.)!
New York Cobbler at 9:25:32 Sunday September 30 2001
Booked my ticket then realised that it will be the first Cobbs V P.sh game that I have missed in 30 years, however, I leave with more optimism than of lat Tuesday night, my bookies ticket that states we will make the Play Offs is that still such a distant dream, so cheer the GODS on for me, and I still vote Sir Atkins the best Cobbs Manager ever, whatever the merits of what happened in the league campaigns of the past Wembley twice for me how can that be beaten!!
TherealslimMartinW at 7:4:42 Sunday September 30 2001
All the arguments that Broads was the brains behind the two Kevs were borne out if today's game is anything to go by. In a flash the players seemed to have a clue about what they were supposed to be doing. Importantly we looked fairly secure at the back with players getting behind the ball when we lost it. And we drew for the first time this season. Normally we lose a goal and capitulate. The character shone through. It was just the first game but Broads just seem to continue where he left off when he left. His instructions were clear and intelligent. His tactical switches were clever. Nor sure about Parkin coming on though, and he never made anyimpact again. But there willbe a period of getting used to the new players for Kev. Predictably Hunty played superbly and was all over the pitch. Predictably because I always see him as a microcosm for the state of the club. When things are up he's up when things are down he is down. It was boring football to watch at times especially the first half, but then it was about not conceding. And we had the best chance in the game to McGregor with a one-on-one which he muffed. We had clear cut chances second half which we could not convert and at least one definite penalty refused. Felt good leaving Sixfields this week. Not felt like that for a while. A great platform to build from, as they say.
COUNTY COBBLER at 7:1:3 Sunday September 30 2001
Just the first rung up a long ladder. Once we bring in a strong target man like Brett Angell plus some pace in midfield we can start climbing the table.Lets get a big turnout for Boro', BRING ON THE BORO'.
Mark - Leicester at 1:0:38 Sunday September 30 2001
As Leicester were sinking to the foot of the premiership i decided to skip the valley and head to sixfields. an excellent game that northants should have won, the trip on jamie and the blatent hand ball 15 mins later should have resulted in 2 penalties. The referee was extreemly dodgy all afternoon, it is a good job he wasnt paid a £1 for every metre he ran because he would be lucky if he had earnt enough to fill his car with fuel to get home! he was constantly in the centre circle and never up with play.
Why though does theteam constantly play the ball in teh air, swindon were massive, every northampton player seams about 4 foot tall, it wasnt until sam parkin came on that there was an arial threat, he didnt get into teh game but next week how about 532 lets have parkin to nod it down. Still it was £13 well spent and unfortunatly i have to suffer Chelsea away next, 1 thing though if Leicester carry on the way they are ill get to see my 2 fav teams in the same game next season coz i think northants WILL make the playoffs and leicester will be heading for div 1
my old self again at 22:33:27 Saturday September 29 2001
what a great game after slow start. broads promised passion n pride he delivered after the equalizer it was like sixfields woke up after sleeping for a year.roll on sunday !
Anon at 21:28:40 Saturday September 29 2001
why would we thank anyone for finding dempsey? he's awful.
Evatt what a star! at 21:26:29 Saturday September 29 2001
This fellow will develop into a great player
Robert Dunkley at 21:19:36 Saturday September 29 2001
I would like to echo what has been said,, today was a big improvement on previous games. Broadhurst has said on the official site that he is looking at Brett Angell (who Wilson probably wanted), he has identified that we need a target man who can score goals. He also reveals he wanted to briing on Asamoah for Jamie (who was tiring) but Evatt picked up a minor injury. Those calling for Hodge to start may have a point, but at times he does drift out of games, and he does seem to do well in a 30-35 minute burst. McGregor tried but was not very good in front of goal, Forrester looked better, probably as he had some tempting passes for him to run onto. It was good to see Broads keep giving his players instructions - i think it was clear he was probably being cautious in the first half - fair enough. One thing though, Dempsey was excellent and should keep his place, although quite he was rightly lambasted I think we have to thank Slade for finding Dempsey as I think he worked with him at Sheff Utd a while back.
The Ashford Cobbler at 21:7:26 Saturday September 29 2001
Agree with other comments on here. It's amazing how the same players can look so different under seperate management over such a short period. Every player was battling for the ball and we looked better in posession. Still a long way to go but encouraging signs. Hope had a great first half. Spedding looked good defensively throughout as did Dempsey. Dempsey even got a few useful crosses in. Probablt Carruthers best game. Hunter still sharpening up but he was everywhere and his committment was imense. Well taken goal and great clearance off the line towards the end. He had a good bit of banter with bloke behind me in the East Stand in the second half. After Swindon scored the bloke told Hunter to get his finger out as he prepared to launch one of his long throws. Hunter looked over his shoulder and mouthed something completely inappropriate for the youthful contingent in the E Stand. 10 minutes later Hunter came over to take a throw after he had scored the equaliser. Apology from bloke behind. Wry smile from Roy. Good banter. Evatt was terrific. Send back Wollestan and keep Evatt for a year. Hunt started poorly but came into it and looked more like his normal self towards the end. Terrific Cameo from Hodge. Think that is his best deployment coming on mid-way through second half and ripping sides apart. Forrester had the best game I have seen this season. Definite penalty when he was brought down. He needs a goal or 2 to get going. McGregor - poor throughout. Think Parkin needs a run alongside Forrester. He looked OK when he came on and is our best bet for a target man in the absence of anything else. Next week the real test.
You What?? at 20:12:17 Saturday September 29 2001
Surely making our leaky defence a bit tighter is our priority, Cardiff Cobbler!!
Cardiff Cobbler at 19:27:41 Saturday September 29 2001
Good result as far as I can see, which isn't usually very far. Picked up a point against a side who themselves have just changed manager and are going through transition. Still no strikers scoring goasls, so that has got to be a priority. All said and done I'm feeling a lot more positive than I was this time last week. It's either Kevan or the gin!
Female at 18:44:35 Saturday September 29 2001
Darren Collins may have been the worst player although there's stiff competition for that one, but he must be one of the best looking.
Today, encouraging. Think Dempsey improves with each match, Evatt v.good, McGregor can surely do better, maybe when Hargreaves is back. Very pleasing that we pulled a goal back for a change. Waiting with anticipation for that wealthy backer to sign on the dotted line, so we can buy one of those strikers who can, oh what do you call it again? Memory's going, it's been so long, oh yeah, a striker who can score.
Hartwell at 18:23:5 Saturday September 29 2001
Well done Ray - good prediction! We managed to hold our shape well in the first half and clearly Broadhurst has already done some good work in tightening up the defence. But in the second another bad lapse and we were behind. However, to his credit, Broadhurst provided us with some pace and width by bringing Hodge on. That was the turning point. Up to then we'd contained quite well but offered no pace or width going forward. I was surprised he left McGregor on so long, though. He had a very, very poor game, considering the posesssion he had. I would have liked to have seen Asamoah also brought on to give us pace down the middle. Having said that Parkin did better in the short time he had on the pitch. I don't think he's a better play than we imagine and in a better organised system he might well show some something of the potential we're told he has. Evatt had another stoprming game before going off injured. Hope that isn't going to keep him out the side. What I think we desperately need is a big target man, someone who can win the ball up front, bring it down and lay off to Forrester (who had a better game but still seems only half interested at times).
NTFC@2view at 18:7:39 Saturday September 29 2001
I've never been a Kevan believer because there's never been any proof, but I liked what I heard him say today after the game and am really hoping he can 'do the business'. He has only been here 72 hours, so you can't expect too much - but it didn't half help that we were playing against a pile of crap today. It will probably be a little more difficult at Sh*tboro, but he's got a week to work on things. Has anyone seen McGregor close up? If you have, tell me what shape his right foot is as his efforts seem to go at right angles to the direction needed.
Confused at 14:23:40 Saturday September 29 2001
Does that mean Carruthers is playing at centre back or is it Evatt playing there?
Mickey Bell at 14:9:18 Saturday September 29 2001
But you don't belong here with us bags of shit.
Efon Elad at 14:8:25 Saturday September 29 2001
Didn't I have a terrible final ball?
Paul Culpin at 14:7:6 Saturday September 29 2001
Fuck me, it's like a shit players gallery in here!
David Scope at 14:5:53 Saturday September 29 2001
Come on all you bad former players, come out of the woodwork.
Chris O'Donnell at 14:4:35 Saturday September 29 2001
Who are you? I was the worst ever player?
Dougie Anderson at 14:3:6 Saturday September 29 2001
No, I was pretty bad.
Darren Collins at 14:2:21 Saturday September 29 2001
Was I the worst ever Cobblers player?
John Barnwell at 14:0:10 Saturday September 29 2001
The season starts here !!!!!!!
Johnny Thorne at 12:58:24 Saturday September 29 2001
P P Please not P P Parkin. I hear there may be a players strike, it won't effect him however.....boom,boom.
Ray at 12:33:9 Saturday September 29 2001
(but it has been persisting down all morning)
Ray at 12:32:1 Saturday September 29 2001
I must admit it looked decidedly damp at 6fields but I telephoned the Club earlier and the match was definitely ON.
Ray at 12:30:24 Saturday September 29 2001
I'm predicting 1-1.
The Drilling Cobbler at 12:28:48 Saturday September 29 2001
I too think that Broadhurst will revert to a 5-3-2 today. Hope, Evitt and Burgess are all fit Paul (I think) and are all centre halves. Spedding and Dempsey as 'wing backs', with a midfield of Hunt, Hunter and Hodge. Parkin and Forrester up front. We can always change things to a 4-4-2 in the 2nd half if need be. Asamoah will replace the least effective forward after about an hour. A 2-0 victory secured. Any other predictions on the team/result from anyone?
Anon at 12:23:3 Saturday September 29 2001
yes it IS
Anon at 12:22:52 Saturday September 29 2001
No it isnt
Anon at 12:18:59 Saturday September 29 2001
Match off. Pitch waterlogged.
Paul S at 11:46:21 Saturday September 29 2001
A Child's view --- I'd expect us to revert to 5-3-2, except I don't think we've got 3 fit centre backs have we.
Ray at 10:23:10 Saturday September 29 2001
The match this afternoon is NOT all ticket (it may well be for Swindon fans though). Despite all the heavy overnight rain, the match is still ON.
Eastander at 10:18:52 Saturday September 29 2001
On the official site Kevan talks of explaining coaching to the squad, didnt they know about it already that may explain a lot.Good luck today lads and Kevan I'll be there as always COME ON YOU COBBLERS
Inside-out at 10:6:32 Saturday September 29 2001
Good Luck Kevan i'm sure you will do a great job.
A Childs View at 9:44:26 Saturday September 29 2001
Thanks for your supportive words Big Bill from Millwall. I like other clubs fans coming on here with sensible comments and analogies from their own teams. What to expect today? I'm hoping that the often seen 'change of manager boost in performance' principle will kick in and get Kevan off to a good start, however, my head is telling me that so much was wrong with the team before its unrealistic to expect too much. However, who thought we'd beat Brighton? I certainly didn't and a win today is more likely than that. The main message for today has to be one of support the team. I'm all for fans having a moan and a shout when a manager has been in the hotseat for a while, however, our job today is to afford unflinching and relentless support - even if we do lose. Today is about starting to rebuild and criticism (provided the players show 100%) will not be warranted. The big question for me is about whether we continue with 442 or revert to Kevan's 532. I'm sure you all recall, we switched to 442 shortly after Kevan left and I think this was one of the points of conflict between him and Wilson. Looking forward to todays match - come on the Town!!!!!!!
Anon at 8:39:17 Saturday September 29 2001
There is some talk aabout the Swindon match being all ticket. Is this true? If it is when when this announced and why?
CDU at 2:33:38 Saturday September 29 2001
Geez Big Roy just got in ??? I'm working how's it going
Big Roy at 1:57:38 Saturday September 29 2001
It was me (and little Big Roy) at Big Bill's wedding and a bloody good do it was too!
moaney from west at 1:45:40 Saturday September 29 2001
heres an idea why not all local junior footalls team have one game a season at 2 o clock on a home day at sixfields it would surely boost ticket sales a bit proud aunties mum dad etc the scouts should or will be there anyway with their freebie we cant afford then they can spot any potential talent and there is no travelling.and it is after all a community stadium!it might be slightly more entertaining than shaking clarences hand as well
irrelevant id at 1:34:5 Saturday September 29 2001
can anyone say honestly that the last twenty games of kw were any more exciting than the atkins era meaningless short passes around the middle of the park before going back to a centre half for hoof up to
a "five feet four" targetman at least atkins men didnt give the opposition time to organise defensively before the foot went through the ball.im sad for kw but when push comes to shove a dour game is watchable while you still have a chance of winning it i would settle
for a month of spoiling long ball tactics and 8 or 9 points so would everyone unless they have lost the plot completely
Baaaaa at 1:10:36 Saturday September 29 2001
to the sheepshagger from Cardiff - no you can keep him, and we'll still be playing you next season - cos despite all your money you're still sheepshagging bastards
NORTH STAND JUST at 0:23:36 Saturday September 29 2001
STILL GOT MY BOOTS IN THE CAR CAN I PLAY RIGHT BACK TOMORROW. OR
CENTRE BACK. BETTER THAN HOPE. I CAN PASS THE BALL.
NORTH STAND JUST at 0:23:31 Saturday September 29 2001
STILL GOT MY BOOTS IN THE CAR CAN I PLAY RIGHT BACK TOMORROW. OR
CENTRE BACK. BETTER THAN HOPE. I CAN PASS THE BALL.
Bluebirds rule at 0:21:17 Saturday September 29 2001
FACE FACTS YOU SAD LOW LIFE LOSERS, GOING DOWN GOING GOING DOWN.WILL YOU PLEASE TAKE THAT TW@T ATKINS BACK.
9224 at 23:49:26 Friday September 28 2001
Have you got something against the Chron marco???
marco at 23:46:53 Friday September 28 2001
Have to agree with Chronic by name. Jeremy Casey starts talking about Wilson's lack of tactical nous once the poor bloke has got the chop. Shame he didn't have the bottle to mention it when he was still in the job!
The Observer at 23:4:59 Friday September 28 2001
I do know that, an ex-colleague was recently given a full time position in youth development at RD as opposed to a minimal part-time position offered by the Cobblers.
Anon at 22:39:45 Friday September 28 2001
People would and do get out there looking for future talent just for the benefit of their club.You should know that Diamonds are lightyears ahead of the Cobblers in their youth policy and are taking all the local cream.
Anon at 22:23:20 Friday September 28 2001
How many games can a one man band watch? You need a network of scouts!
The Observer at 22:18:57 Friday September 28 2001
It's not cost that's an issue here Snake it's commitment. If Curtis wants the best then he has to get and go to the games to see for himself.
Snake at 21:57:24 Friday September 28 2001
As a youth team manger in the John Henry league, I can only comment on how lazy the Cobblers youth policy is. I got sent a letter asking me to send my best players to a trial and if they were any good, they'd take them off me, they wouldn't be able to play for me again and they'd play meaningless games etc whilst being under the genius of Paul Curtis. Unlike Diamonds who send scouts out every weekend to local league games looking for talent. Can it really cost that much to send a few scouts out?
MK COBBLER at 21:33:43 Friday September 28 2001
Broadhurst is a good temporary appointment. But i want to see DAVE BASSET as next manager, that would be good. Also, COME ON YOU COBBLERS FANS, LETS GET THE MOYES END ROCKING!!!
Anon at 21:10:58 Friday September 28 2001
every1 maybe wondering bout the appointment of broads but i think hes a good choice.he knows most of the players will and they respect him and the players that dont know him have only got good words bout him. our defence is a worry and he can sort that out.if u dont let ne in we might have a chance of nicking it.mayb boring but we need points.
Pravda at 20:47:21 Friday September 28 2001
I'd say the fact that no home-grown talent has come through for years says it all. Whether he is good or bad at his job, Curtis would be fighting a losing battle with no real investment being made by the club in youth. Fine, we may be hard up but my gripe is seeing silly money being paid to Gabbiadini & co every week when really that money could be invested in developing young players. Until the club is seen to make a real effort we will only get youngsters that the other clubs don't want.
Inquisitive at 19:55:56 Friday September 28 2001
Can anyone comment on the record of Paul Curtis and whether or not he should have been given the elbow at the same time as the other coaching staff? We have seen no home grown talent making it thru to the 1st team which must surely be a reflection on how things are (although I can't blame him for the Atkins era when 'youth player' meant anyone under 28).
Chronic by name... at 19:2:57 Friday September 28 2001
Hotel Ender - it's towards the end of the "Broadhurst explains return" article on the official site, also mentioned in my favourite paper tonight. He's helping Paul Curtis with the youth.
Pravda at 19:2:11 Friday September 28 2001
Hotel Ender - look at http://tbacon.datagate.net.uk/ref/sport_football_cobblers.asp?ID=1402
Hotel Ender at 18:50:44 Friday September 28 2001
As an "out of towner" what's this about Lee Howey? there's nothing on the official site - but then what can one expect from that site??
Chronic by name... at 17:51:17 Friday September 28 2001
Our hard hitting, tell it like it is local newspaper suddenly starts talking about KW's lack of tactical nous - but only after the poor blokes got the sack. Good to see Lee Howey involved again though.
Anon at 17:30:49 Friday September 28 2001
IM ALL EXCITED!!! TOMORROW IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE SEASON
Pravda at 17:24:42 Friday September 28 2001
Come to think of it, wasn't it Mark McGhee who tried to sign Forrester last season? Bet he's glad the board turned him down now.
:0) at 17:21:23 Friday September 28 2001
So good i said it twice :oD
Pravda at 17:21:11 Friday September 28 2001
BigBill - I think Millwall had a somewhat better points return at this stage last season! Keith "Rhino" Stevens had developed a lot of youth team players all the way through to established first-teamers. McGhee hasn't bought many players, just made what you already had more consistent. We have been consistently crap for the equivalent of half a season. Your club has been run the right way for a number of years, developing local talent. We don't do that, mad as it seems. A lot of our players are getting on a bit and can only get slower (worse) not better. So while a change of manager brings some reason for optimism, I don't draw the same parallels as you do. There are a lot more things wrong here than just the manager.
:0) at 17:20:52 Friday September 28 2001
Darren 'the god' Collins
:0) at 17:20:30 Friday September 28 2001
Darren 'the god' Collins
ENCF at 17:6:43 Friday September 28 2001
I've read loads of tributes to Atkins on here and re-inforcing his own claim that he is "the second greatest manager in the clubs history" Sorry???? Graham Carr's 1986/87 team swept all before them. We won the league by the end of March, broke records along the way, we ATTACKED away from home and, 95% of the time, came home with THREE POINTS. Yes, Atkins took us to Wembley twice, but he never won a championship. IMHO, Carr is the second successfull manager in the clubs history with Atkins a close third. Carr kept us in Division 3 (now Div 2) for 3 seasons b4 it went Pete Tong. I'd rather watch videos from 1985 to 1990 than 1995 to 1999 any day. Anyone remember the classic line from the Coventry video when the commentator got too excited??? "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS, ITS THEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRE, DARREN COLLINS...... STEVE BERRY HAS SCORED!!!!!" Oh and who saw "Do I not know that" on ITV Sport on Wednesday, some Cobblers fans were on it.
BigBill (Millwall) at 17:0:14 Friday September 28 2001
Almost exactly one year ago we dismissed our manager when a defeat to a certain Northampton Town at the Den was seen as the final straw. We were languishing in the lower half of Div 2. We are now holding our own with the bigger fish in Div 1 (currently mid table).Things change for the better and will for the Cobblers. We to had a lot of good things to say about our former manager but there seems to come a time when a manager can do no more. Many of the posts here are very similar to those on our board at the time. Chin up lads. And to those who wonder what Millwall are doing on your board I married a Northampton Girl last month and at least one of your regular contributors was at my wedding.
Cardiff Cobbler at 16:52:0 Friday September 28 2001
I really wish everyone would stop going on about Atkins. Who cares about a result at Chesterfield years ago, or anything he did or didn't do. Thats all in the past.He ain't coming back, thank god!Although he did lots of good, don't you all remember that we played some of the most unattractive football ever. Why d'you all want that back? Anyway he's just waitng for Cork to get the boot at Cardiff.There, now you've got me doing it. Atkins Atkins blah blah blah! Shouldn't everyone be talking about tomorrow?
Richard at 16:15:16 Friday September 28 2001
Ray, what has happened to the tipping table?
Hotel Ender at 14:30:28 Friday September 28 2001
Anon @ 12:38, you may have misunderstood my posting, I was replying to the posting immediately before mine. We cannot deny the good Atkins did for the club and for that I'll be grateful, but Atkins lost the plot, and I too remember only too well the 0-0 draw at Chesterfield, when a win would have left fate in our own hands going into the last day. So to Anon @ 10:27, yes Atkins should get credit for the good he did, but he should also be criticised for taking us back to where he started.
Anon at 13:18:24 Friday September 28 2001
Point taken but the current side could have five strikers up front all at once and would never look like scoring.
Cymru Cobbler at 13:16:51 Friday September 28 2001
If ever proof were needed of what a poor manager Talbot is you only need look at who he just signed........Christain Lee.
Paul S at 13:14:26 Friday September 28 2001
Anon at 12:38 - couldn't agree more. Chesterfield was when I lost faith in Atkins. I think we all new we needed to win our last 2 games. If we did we were sure to stay up. large and vocal following from Northampton and we put in defensive performance. The last straw was bringinging on Dean Peer in midfield when he had his million pound wonder Chris Lee on the bench. Now it might not have made any difference but he should have been trying to win at all costs and he was happy with the draw.
lie if you have to, but.... at 12:58:34 Friday September 28 2001
Take your mum, take a friend or even take your granny, but lets really get the Moys end rocking.
Advice to Clarence at 12:56:34 Friday September 28 2001
Don't run the mascot grand national in them stupid great boots you wear, you've got no chance instead be like other poncey mascots (mainly those which have penalty shoot outs at half time) and wear football boots or trainers.
forever claret at 12:43:14 Friday September 28 2001
I work with a Bloke who lives in Peterborough,(I know very sad) but allthough he is not a football fan he is friends with a couple of avid pish fans. He tells me that they are really exited about the thought of giving us a good a good thrashing, based on their recent current form and our dismall start. We cannot let this happen, even if the team let us down on Sunday, we the fans should turn up in vast numbers to fill their shitty little shed and show pish what loyal support is. It's all about face, you know it, be there.
Anon at 12:38:9 Friday September 28 2001
Hotel ender - I dont deny that Atkins turned the club around but he was just too negative for my liking - remember when we went to Chesterfield and needed a result to stay up, we played ultra defensively and I neednt remind you of the result. We seemed to go from one extreme to another with Wilson. Hopefully Broadhurst will find a happy medium between gung ho attack and boring defence - he will certainly have his work cut out with, what on paper at least, is a tough run of games this month.
Spaceman at 12:6:24 Friday September 28 2001
The best thing that Broadhurst could do for this club is to ensure that we attack and defend as a unit. IMHO, our midfield is to blame for this not happening. They've been simply absent for too long. They don't seem to give the defence adequate protection nor do they supply and support the forwards enough. The forwards at this club will score goals if given quality service. They constantly recieve the ball with their backs towards goal. Of course, the forwards are not completely blameless, a little more movement off the ball, from them, would certainly help our cause.
Spaceman at 11:52:51 Friday September 28 2001
Pattcobb: Your prediction was realised long ago, I can't remember the last time we played a fluid, short-passing game. Unless I'm very much mistaken, this year has, in the main, been all about the long ball down the line, hope someone gets on the end of it to cross the ball in.
Anon at 11:16:1 Friday September 28 2001
Is the Mascot grand National on TV
PATTCOBB at 11:14:53 Friday September 28 2001
Well what a week must admit A little surprised by the news on Wednesday but not at all surprised by the appointment of Broadhurst, but hardly an exciting appointment is it? Hardly one that will put an extra 1000 on tomorrows gate is it? Still I wish Kevan well and hope he is the man we need . PREDICTION we are about to abandon our short passing game and start being more direct in our play - personally I believe this may be a good thing.
Hotel Ender at 10:52:30 Friday September 28 2001
I don't think anyone can deny the great things Atkins did for us, he saved us from dropping into the Conference, hten took us to Wembley two years running, but I think save for the most myopic supporters it was clear the season we got relegated under Atkins and then the next season that he just could not turn things round, and like Wilson'e departure, Atkins departure too was inevitable
Anon at 10:27:17 Friday September 28 2001
Yes but if Broadhurst turns out to be no good we will see who was the brains of our past successes. Maybe Atkins might get some credit for once?
Hotel Ender at 10:15:58 Friday September 28 2001
to the poster calling himself 100% record saying "Thats Ian Atkins with Wembley visits". Erm, since when has one win and one defeat been a 100% record????
Pravda at 10:15:22 Friday September 28 2001
MartinW I understand what you are saying about the "two Kevs" partnership, one working on attack and the other on defence. However, how many goals have we scored this season? I think the defensive coach has to come first. If you don't concede, as they say, you always have a chance. A bit of organisation in defence gives the midfielders confidence to support the attack a bit more. If we can keep a couple of clean sheets under Broadhurst, I think that would be significant progress and that he would deserve a longer stint in the manager's chair.
David at 9:37:52 Friday September 28 2001
Drilling Cobbler - The only problem with saying Broadhurst should be number two to a new experienced manager, is that a new manager always wants to bring his own men in. We have seen it ourselves.
TherealslimMartinW at 5:22:19 Friday September 28 2001
Drilling, the reason I understand that KevB left was that Willo and him fell out was that they could not work together. The official reason was a difference in philosophy. But I heard Kev B had made approaches or an approached to a member of the board about factors surrounding the way the team should be, over Willo's head and Willo could not (probably quite rightly) countenance that. Undermining and of authority. The interesting thing I heard was that one of the issues surrounded whether Frainy should be given longer. Suffice to say Willo stood by him. Interesting to see what happens there.
TherealslimMartinW at 5:14:6 Friday September 28 2001
Firstly good luck to Broads. Hope he does well. Seemed to be have the organisational nous of the two. But werentthe two Kevs the equivalent of Howard and Forrester. Weve already amazingly tried to bring back Howard and offload Forrester, a crazy move when it was the combination that helped win us all those games. I thought the Kevs worked well because they complimented each other, one seemed to have a mind that was more ondefence and organisation the other was more attacking minded and motivational. I guess Willo would not work with Broadhurst at all so we have just one of the Kevs again. I guess it all depends on who works with the new Kev! Willo must be steaming (angry) that they have brought back Broadhurst considering the reasons for his departure.
Andy at 2:51:29 Friday September 28 2001
don't get too excited that by sacking Kev Wilson, things will suddenly change. Take a look at this research - http://www.le.ac.uk/crss/sf-review/97-98/97article7.html
Paul at 23:31:14 Thursday September 27 2001
What we must NOT do is get anyone in on a long-term deal, be it Broads or anyone else. This is the mistake we always make... sure we then risk losing a top manager to a higher division club... but can we afford to keep paying all these managers wages?
100% RECORD at 21:17:37 Thursday September 27 2001
Thats Ian Atkins with Wembley visits
Anon at 21:2:21 Thursday September 27 2001
Hes got a 100% record then!
BROADHURST OUT!! at 21:1:30 Thursday September 27 2001
He got appointed this morning and hasnt won a game yet!! Slade in!!
COUNTY COBBLER at 20:52:27 Thursday September 27 2001
Now is the time for ALL Cobblers fans to turn up Saturday and get behind KevAn and the team.
MK Cobbler at 20:10:28 Thursday September 27 2001
I wish Wilson well and success in his next job. Managing the Cobblers with our severe financial restrictions is never going to be easy as Wilson found out when the going got tough. I welcome the return of Broadhurst and the chances are that if all goes well in the coming month he will have the job until the end of the season at least. One thing we can be sure of is that his team will be well organised and much better at set pieces, something we have been awful at since he left. It remains to be seen if KB can breathe new life into Jamie Forrester because however better we are at the back under KB it is difficult to see where the goals are going to come from without Jamie returning to form and the midfield supplying balls to his feet in the penalty area. It is now for us to get behind the new manager and the team starting without a decent attendance on Saturday. So get to Sixfields and let's start climbing that table.
Parklands Cobbler (Words never heard b4) at 20:1:50 Thursday September 27 2001
Well done board! For once I most congratulate you. Wilson is given time (which I disagreed with, but suppose they had to give him), at last is sacked, replaced with the man that is suspected of being the brains behind our most recent success and is given a month to prove whether this is the case or not, b4 tying him 2 a deal. Superb! It was the right choice to make, I'd rather have Broads than a failed league manager (Strachan, Smith, Bracewell etc.), or a completely unproven man (Warburton, Gabbers). Steve Evans probably wou;dn't come here with Boston on a high and us a low. John Ward likewise, Richard Hill is still unproven, but as someone else said is still the choice of those with the romantic in 'em. Undoubtedly, he'd be a gamble, and what we need now is a Broads figure to steady the boat, rather than possibly risk rocking it some more. But is still nice to picture Hill in full flight, Morley knocking one in and McGoldrick running rings round experienced full backs. Happy days! The Carr era beats the Atkins era hands down. For sheer style of play at least, but also for commitment. I reiterate the need to recreate the atmosphere of the team from that era. Make all the team live in Northampton as they did then. Make them bleed Northampton Town, cos at the minute the list of players doing that reads Sammo, Hunter. I think the board may just have got the man to do this. So good luck Broads, lets lift the roof off Sixfields on Saturday and bring the good times back!
Glenn at 19:50:9 Thursday September 27 2001
I echo Drilling in wishing good luck to 'the new Kev'. Not my ideal choice but since his opening comment was that he had to give 'a crash course in coaching for the players in the last few hours' he's totally won me over. This is my last anti-Slade comment. He's gone and I'm happy.
The Drilling Cobbler at 18:44:35 Thursday September 27 2001
Firstly, good luck to Broads in his new job - I'm sure everyone will join me in offering that, regardless of wether they think he is the right choice or not, albeit short-term. My own thoughts are that he was being draughted in anyway, wether Wilson had survived Tuesdays game or not. It seems strange however that the club allowed Kev W to sack him 12months ago if they rate him so highly. There surely must be more in it, as Pravda suggests. I personally feel that he will not be the long term successer, but will maybe act as the number 2 to whoever is given the job longterm. After all, he is proven as a number2 but unproven as a manager - Brian Kiddesque. Saying that, if Broads does influence a major change in the results, it would be harsh if he was not offered the job permanently. Eveb so, the board MUST recruit a proven manager. Wether it is at league or non league level he must have a successful track record. No one can be expected to be judged on a months performance, wether it turns out to be good or bad. That is why i believe he will assist the new man when he is hired.
Pravda at 18:6:13 Thursday September 27 2001
On that analysis it goes to show how seriously skint we must be.
Pravda at 18:4:51 Thursday September 27 2001
It's not as simple as that. Broadhurst was owed money by the club and perhaps the board thought they could make him work for what he is owed. Broadhurst was not going to turn down a chance at management was he? More to this than first meets the eye methinks.
Anon at 16:55:53 Thursday September 27 2001
how are ticket sales going for the boro match, we need a good following at pish because they think we will be a pushover.
A Childs View at 16:50:1 Thursday September 27 2001
Yeah - the Board hve done OK, giving Kevan a month will at least afford an answer to whether he was the brains before. If he does well I'd suggest he earns himself a contract to the end of the year and then, in the close season, may be a longer contract to help him attract his own players! Things are looking up!
nsb at 16:0:18 Thursday September 27 2001
have i missed something in my absence?
marco at 15:2:1 Thursday September 27 2001
got to give the board credit for giving broadhurst the chance - the only sensible short-term option. Let's see how he does. In the long-term I would still favour giving a chance to someone who has done well in non-league rather than a failed league manager. Nigel Clough at Burton and Steve Evans at Boston would be my favourites.
Anon at 14:58:26 Thursday September 27 2001
Im all choked up after reding the moving tribute to KW on the official site...
Broadhurst OUT at 14:36:40 Thursday September 27 2001
Wilson in, when will that happen!!
Illinois Cobbler at 14:34:23 Thursday September 27 2001
Just reading the Chron on-line, Roy Hunter says all the players are shocked at Wilson's departure. So which planet have they been living on for the last few months?
Anon at 14:19:54 Thursday September 27 2001
So Mr Hodder, since when has a press release been copyright? I'm surprised there are any footballers that can even spell the word never mind know what it means. I'd stick to flogging the executive boxes we haven't got.
Anon at 12:52:35 Thursday September 27 2001
I would be very happy if we got 10pts from the next 6 league games. That would require losing only two, which would certainly be a turn around and would see NTFC stabalising themselves in the lower middle half of the table. I am sure it would be enough to see Broadhurst keep the job on a perminent basis.
Andy C at 12:52:29 Thursday September 27 2001
Just to add to this (after which I'll shut up!), Pulis was actually sacked for "gross misconduct". The same allegation was made when he was fired by Pompey - curiously, just days after we'd played there. He appealed against that dismissal and PFC had an internal hearing(!) but the verdict was deferred and I don't know what happened. At the end of last season Pulis was linked with the vacant Yeovil job. That was just down the road from where he lives and one of his old mates from Bournemouth is now the chairman, but he turned it down and as far as I know is currently out of work. Probably like many ex-managers he does a bit of odd-job scouting to pay the bills.
Andy C at 12:47:38 Thursday September 27 2001
Richard, interesting question. We only heard one side of the story in court, so it's difficult to know the full story. But Pulis was alleged to have stolen a document relating to a possible gate-fiddle, and to have attempted to blackmail the chairman with it. He claimed it was given to him by a member of staff who knew he would have contacts, but certainly he seems to have been out of order in passing it on to someone who had a personal grudge against our chairman. He also attended at least one job interview without the chairman's permission, and ignored a ban on talking to a particular local newspaper with whom the chairman was in dispute, because he was a friend of one of the journalists there. Various other allegations were made in court, some of them just mud-slinging I'm sure, and he settled after being cross-examined so we never got to hear whether there was another side to the story. The chairman appears to believe Pulis was part of a wide-ranging conspiracy against him and the club, a couple of people have been banned without any further substantive evidence, and lots of rumours persist about what's really going on. It's all an intriguing backdrop to our quest to have the most boring season in the club's history. PS Sorry to bore everyone else with this.
Sam at 12:40:36 Thursday September 27 2001
So Broadhurst's got a month. By my reckoning thats 6 league games, (home to Swindon, Tranmere and Huddersfield, away to P'bo, QPR and Cambridge), he's also got a home AWT game against Oxford which we'll ignore. What would be an acceptable/realistic return from these 6 league games? They are not easy fixtures at the best of times so I would settle for 10 points - any other thoughts?
Broadhurst at 12:21:44 Thursday September 27 2001
Hes too young it should have been Bobby Robsons dad, Pop Robson
Anon at 12:20:27 Thursday September 27 2001
Northampton Town have today confirmed the appointment of Kevan Broadhurst as Caretaker Manager for the next month.
Broadhurst was previously coach and then number two to Kevin Wilson before leaving his post 12 months ago, and his appointment has reflected the club's desire to try and reach some sort of stability in the short term.
Broadhurst will take charge of Saturday's home game with Swindon Town and will oversee first team affairs for the next month. He will be assisted by Mark Kearney (current reserve team boss) and Martin Wilkinson (Chief Scout). Chairman Barry Stonhill said, "We wanted someone in the short term who knew the players and knows the club and Kevan fits the bill. A number of supporters have made their feelings known that they wanted to see Kevan involved again in some way and I hope that for the sake of Northampton Town Football Club everyone rallies behind the club for what is a very important month ahead."
41 year old Broadhurst was with Birmingham City as a player, making over 150 appearances for the Blues and was their youngest ever captain, before injury cut short his career.
Broadhurst said, "I am delighted to be back. My initial short term aim is to help us start getting the results we need to force our way back up the table."
Northampton Town have also confirmed that coach Russell Slade and fitness coach Kevin Philliskirk have left the club.
You are respectfully reminded that this report and interview, as with all content on this website, is subject to copyright and the official website MUST be acknowledged as the original source.
cALLING oLD sTRATFORD at 12:18:10 Thursday September 27 2001
We all knew it was Broadhurst yesterday
BIG JIM at 12:12:34 Thursday September 27 2001
RAY............can you send me the LINK to CC2 AGAIN PLEASE,as the computer I have was formatted and I never backed it up.Great news about Kev Broadhurst.Do you think that they may be looking at him for the job permanently? I believe he could do it!!!!
marco at 12:2:42 Thursday September 27 2001
my understanding is that the two kevs fell out over an incident involving andy morrow and broadhurst's daughter...
Paul S at 11:47:32 Thursday September 27 2001
Well great news for Cobblers Comments! These pages will be filled with I told you so entries whether Kevan is a great success or he fails to keep us up. The pros and cons of his leaving coinciding with our loss in performance have been commented on here at length. Who will be proved right and who will be proved wrong?? And who will continue to argue black is white long after the event. Watch this space!
Anon at 11:46:47 Thursday September 27 2001
Whilst watching the Liverpool game last night I realised Kenny Dalglish is available for Manager. He is a free agent at the moment. Any sugestions
Anon at 11:43:4 Thursday September 27 2001
I think the club may not be properly aware of the rules governing copyright. The breach of copyright occurs only if someone reproduces in full - or almost replicates - what someone else has written and what has a copyright mark on it. Reproduction of information such as news on the club web site, so long as it is re-written, attracts no copyright. In essence, then, if you simply reword any information in your own words, you have not transgressed any copyright law.
Olly at 11:42:54 Thursday September 27 2001
So the long term management job is still up for grabs? One of the best suggestions that I have seen, that also falls within the realms of possibility (unlike Gordon Strachan, Bryan Robson etc.) is Nigel Clough, you certainly can't have better breeding!
Terry Algold at 11:29:36 Thursday September 27 2001
Athena: you limp-wristed, humourless, arrogant, self-satisfied, chicken-breasted, arse-scratching-tennis-playered, tasteless varmint. And thats just your window display. Chill-out and enjoy life, it won't last long.
Mr Disgruntled at 11:20:51 Thursday September 27 2001
The appointment of Kevan just goes to prove that the rumours on this site at the time of his sacking were correct. i.e. that the board refused to have anything to do with it, that Wilson put them in a difficult position, and that he was told that if Broads was to go, then Wilson would have to do the dirty deed. Why else would he so readily accept an offer from the board?? It also proves what a disaterous mis-judgement Wilson made. Make no mistake, if performances pick up then Kevan will get the job.
Richard at 11:14:48 Thursday September 27 2001
So what actually happened with Tony Pullis, I have heard lots of stories about bringing the game into disrepute etc but what actually did he do?????
Athena at 11:12:41 Thursday September 27 2001
I think I have to hold my hand up and admit that I probably started this spate of 'copyright' comments yesterday morning before the news of the managerial change came through. Can I with hindsite apologise to all right minded contributors to this board (and especially Ray) for my previous posting and triggering off all these increasingly stupid and tiring references to it. Sorry everyone.
Gabbi at 11:11:41 Thursday September 27 2001
mmmm chunky Kit Kats, nice (does impression of Homer Simpson drooling).
fatty at 11:10:4 Thursday September 27 2001
I prefer chunky kit kats to whispers meself.
Anon at 11:9:0 Thursday September 27 2001
more the the famous north stand whisper
Wellwisher at 11:7:3 Thursday September 27 2001
Andy C - say hello to Stevie L.
Anon at 11:6:19 Thursday September 27 2001
Was that the real Gary Hodder? (courtesy of the official site)- I'd like to think it was and that the club are taking an interest in the erudite and informed opinions that all us anoymous supporters put foward on here. No thats just ridiculous.
Anon at 11:5:5 Thursday September 27 2001
the famous cobblers roar?
Sorry Mr Hodder but at 11:4:27 Thursday September 27 2001
Entries to this Guestbook become my © copyright and may not be reproduced in any form except with my express written permission - by posting here you agree to this.
Mr Optimism at 11:3:40 Thursday September 27 2001
are we all heading off to Fortress Sixfields on Saturday to hear the famous Cobblers roar?
Andy C at 11:1:8 Thursday September 27 2001
Just a couple of comments on things below, from a Gillingham perspective... Tony Pulis is no longer in dispute with us: it was all settled, very much in the club's favour, in April although the repercussions of the court battle rumble on. I don't think any chairman with his eyes and ears open would touch Pulis with a bargepole now: he has a decent track record but looks like trouble off the pitch. On a separate issue, in the unlikely event that the Cobblers board turned to Richard Hill, the consensus among Gills fans would probably be that you would be welcome to him. We've seen nothing to suggest he has any tactical understanding or motivational skills whatsoever and results have been noticeably worse when he's been in charge (when Hess is playing). It is said that last week against Wolves, when one of our defenders was sent off, a senior player turned to Hill on the bench and asked what to do, and was met with a shrug of the shoulders. Mmm. Interestingly, if Peter Taylor does get the sack his assistant Steve Butler might go too and I'm sure he'd be welcomed back to Priestfield by the fans at least. If that happens you can definitely have Hill, no problem. Hope the season gets better for you soon.
Gary Hodder at 10:51:38 Thursday September 27 2001
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He is not the NEW manager!! at 10:36:56 Thursday September 27 2001
IT'S ONLY FOR A MONTH!!!!!!!!!! IT'S ONLY FOR A MONTH!!!!!!!!
Ian Atkins at 10:25:5 Thursday September 27 2001
Damn, damn, damn, theve given it to Broadhurst.
Just been down the ground at 10:18:1 Thursday September 27 2001
Broadhurst is definately the New Number 2, Team Coach and there is a new Football General Manager.
K.W. at 10:14:28 Thursday September 27 2001
I was gonna say
Anon at 10:14:13 Thursday September 27 2001
Good Choice
Broadhurst at 10:13:40 Thursday September 27 2001
Only for a month chaps.
The Man from Louth at 10:13:2 Thursday September 27 2001
It's Broadhurst, he was right you know! (in the know)
Blackpool Cobbler at 10:10:59 Thursday September 27 2001
Broadhurst is back and slade has gone. I think this is definately a step in the right direction.
Uncle Richard at 10:3:30 Thursday September 27 2001
Broadhurst has got the job!
I dont think so at 9:48:45 Thursday September 27 2001
Gordon Strachan has never managed at this level!
Anon at 9:29:48 Thursday September 27 2001
I was a bit concerned to hear our Chief Execs comments on the radio this morning. He said 'the vacancy will give someone the chance to cut their teeth at management at this level'. I am all for giving youth its chance, but do we not need a little bit of steadying experiance at this time. I'm sure a novice is not what we want at this time.
Obvious Really at 9:25:10 Thursday September 27 2001
Why hasnt anyone mentioned the obvious new choice - we already employ Martin Wilkinson as chief scout. Watch this space.
Ray at 9:10:45 Thursday September 27 2001
Apologies - I didnt get the chance to log on yesterday.
Anon at 9:10:6 Thursday September 27 2001
Whoever gets appointed, can the Board make sure that the new man's remuneration is linked to results? Easy life, these football 'managers' - if they're successful they make a load of dough, and if they're a disaster, they, er, still make a load of dough. Everybody else picks up the bill. In the Real World people generally get rewarded (or otherwise) based on performance. I may be tempted to May come over Sat'dy depending on who's going to be in charge (should be interesting!), hopefully an outsider with a proven track record (ie recent success)in management/coaching. When you're where we are, things can only get better.
Anon at 8:45:10 Thursday September 27 2001
That message at 12:2 is still there Ray! Have you no respect! I would be ashamed to claim copyright to such ill-judged comment.
Anon at 8:39:47 Thursday September 27 2001
How bout this for an idea. Not have a manager let the fans choose the team in the chron the night before along with the tactics
Anon at 8:38:59 Thursday September 27 2001
We want Sammo, we want Sammo, we want sammo
COBBLERSTILLIDIE at 5:31:33 Thursday September 27 2001
TCMP were are you? Pardon ! What is the true state of the clubs finances? Please please an experienced Manager like Dave Bassett!!!
Andy at 0:50:25 Thursday September 27 2001
Ray, re: anon @ 12:2. Rude words and a bit of gossip and slagging are one thing, but surely a bit of editorial control wouldn't go amiss?
Not important at 0:15:44 Thursday September 27 2001
www.2nddivision.com requires some cobblers. Even Peterborough have some fans on there.
So get on there and sign up
Anon at 23:48:9 Wednesday September 26 2001
How about no manager - but consensus decision making instead.. a vote is taken on tactical changes during matches... this could be the start of a new approach to football management...
Anon at 23:45:59 Wednesday September 26 2001
How about WELCHY ?
Anon at 23:45:18 Wednesday September 26 2001
err no GABBY?
Anon at 23:44:55 Wednesday September 26 2001
No I meant IAN SAMPSON...
Anon at 23:41:52 Wednesday September 26 2001
JOHN FRAIN caretaker manager...
moanys mate at 23:37:2 Wednesday September 26 2001
just the man dominic genovese of kettering !
moany from west at 23:31:4 Wednesday September 26 2001
today feels like a day when you finally find out whats wrong with your car.saturday will feel like a day when you realise you cant afford to fix it!manager wise our only hope will be a non league genius who knows about another six asamoahs and can sell ice cream to eskimos or dodgey keepers to diamonds
Anon at 23:15:51 Wednesday September 26 2001
Roslin? Ooooh luverley jubberley!
Anon3 at 23:15:48 Wednesday September 26 2001
Sammo for one month.
tiger at 23:14:7 Wednesday September 26 2001
Sorry to you all but it's Gabby
Blues for Greeny at 23:2:34 Wednesday September 26 2001
Yowser!
The Man from Louth at 22:51:44 Wednesday September 26 2001
Nosey Parker for Real - That's Old News Matey!
TRB Mark at 22:28:12 Wednesday September 26 2001
dr4e. I think you will find that your attendances are falling and when you hit a real bad patch, most of you glory hunters will fall off the bandwagon.
My sources tell me it wwas a Honda 50 (or do you mean putsch? at 22:25:41 Wednesday September 26 2001
Hartwell at 16:49:29 Wednesday September 26 2001
PS - Anon: I believe Wilson, and his two sidekicks (Slade and A.N Other) have all gone in the putch.
Anon at 22:9:16 Wednesday September 26 2001
Leicester lost 1-0 so Taylor will get the sack tomorrow. Will the board go for an ex-England manager?
Anon at 22:4:4 Wednesday September 26 2001
John Ward said before the start of the season that he was looking for a management job and would go if the right opportunity came along. Problem is that he is likely to think that this is far from the ideal opportunity that he is looking for!
Nosey Parker "For Real" at 21:57:56 Wednesday September 26 2001
Kevin Broadhurst will be unveiled as the new temporary boss,No decision has been made as no one wants the job.One thing is certain....it will be internal as the club cannot afford another wage.Wilson was contracted until the end of NEXT season.
A Childs View at 21:56:46 Wednesday September 26 2001
First things first - best of luck Kevin in whatever you go on to do. All things football don't last forever and, in all likelihood, your now going through your first managerial disappointment of many! Thanks for Torquay and for a few other games, and thanks for trying to eradicate the Atkins approach that, in truth, I think the club are still paying for. You clealy felt for the club and wanted to succeed so no hard feelings, you'll always get an excellent reception from me if you are ever back at Sixfields. Secondly - well done the Board! You've shown ambition by acting now when we can give the new guy a chance to make a difference! Thirdly - whose it gonna be? No way should, or indeed would, it be Atkins! People forget so quickly!! Nor do I want Bracewell - he's only ever failed!! My number 1 choice would be John Ward of Wolves. He was very unlucky at Bristol City and played a style of football I'd love to see at the Cobblers!! Probably won't leave Wolves though!! Gordon Strachan would be a major coup that would generate bags of interest in the Cobblers. Does he live locally following his job at Coventry?? The romantic in me would love to see Richard Hill - his initial record at Stevenage was fantastic, however, once it went wrong he didn't seem to know how to fix it! He's probably too risky. Alan Smith - not on your nelly jelly belly!! All the Broadhurst stuff is unproven as well - do any of us really know if he was so great? It could just be coincidence that things went pearshaped after his departure! Saturday will be interesting now - lets hope we get the benefit of change inspiring some performances - Lord knows we need the points!! I guess we'll just have to wait and see who it is - the permeatations are endless!! One final point - Anon's comment at 12.2.42 is a disgrace and should be deleted asap.
Anon@Anotheranon at 21:49:24 Wednesday September 26 2001
After he left flower! That's what the other man said.
Everyone@CC2 at 21:40:37 Wednesday September 26 2001
This board is sh!t and we're never coming back.
DR4E at 21:39:45 Wednesday September 26 2001
Cobblers crowds falling, Diamonds crowds rising. Coincidence. That's how loyal some of you are.
myview@rightview at 21:36:58 Wednesday September 26 2001
Well his team won a few games now and again. I think some people have forgotten about that, since it's been a while since we had a few successive victories.
Anon@Anon at 21:31:25 Wednesday September 26 2001
I think Anon@2view was trying a bit of irony, as everyone is such a fan of Kevan. BTW What success did IA have?
Anon at 21:17:57 Wednesday September 26 2001
Oh of course that's right. that's why Atkins has been a complete and utter failure since he left the club and ended up at Cardiff. Or...
Anon@2view at 21:14:20 Wednesday September 26 2001
Man from Louth - What do you mean 'if he does a good job' - of course he will. He was responsible for all our success, even under Atkins.
Anon at 21:13:47 Wednesday September 26 2001
why?
Noddy Holder at 21:12:58 Wednesday September 26 2001
I thought Slade were quite good. Gudbye to Wilson.
Anon at 21:8:20 Wednesday September 26 2001
no thanks
Anon at 21:5:27 Wednesday September 26 2001
Robson?
NTFC@2view at 21:3:18 Wednesday September 26 2001
I have two views, yet also manage to be myopic.
NTFC@3rdWorld at 21:1:2 Wednesday September 26 2001
correction
NTFC@3view at 20:58:26 Wednesday September 26 2001
In view of our certain relegation I have decided to revise my screen name.
Glenn at 20:56:27 Wednesday September 26 2001
Could someone please verify that Slade has gone. I'm still keeping to my word of not turning up until he's been kicked out (It was difficult to do last night but proved worthwhile in the end). I still think Kev could have saved himself by getting rid of Slade - I wish him all the best (I wouldn't mind in the least if he came back as the new manager's No. 2 - Can't see that happening, though)
NTFC@2view at 20:56:5 Wednesday September 26 2001
It is the players that are crap, not Slade. We have a bunch of no-hopers and no manager or coach can save them. At least, that is how my half-baked theory goes. I of course appreciate that KW signed most of these donkeys but hold him and Slade entirely blameless for their ineptitude.
Anon at 20:54:3 Wednesday September 26 2001
What about Bryan Robson?
DR4E at 20:53:34 Wednesday September 26 2001
I feel sorry for Kevin Wilson, and I feel sorry for the next bloke as well.
Anon at 20:53:8 Wednesday September 26 2001
SLADE COULD POSSIBLY BE NEW PARKLANDS TIGERS BOSS - UNDER 12
NTFC@2view at 20:45:48 Wednesday September 26 2001
Surely the chief scout will have to go with all the cr@p we've purchased/loaned recently?
Anon at 20:44:21 Wednesday September 26 2001
Newcastle 1 Leicester 0 HT. Perhaps Peter Taylor could be in the running for the Cobblers? I hope not.
Slade gets the job at 20:43:9 Wednesday September 26 2001
As caretaker at Parklands Middle School and coach of their under 9s.
Anon at 20:41:53 Wednesday September 26 2001
Ray can you please get around to cleaning up this pig sty?
In The Chron it says at 20:22:4 Wednesday September 26 2001
It is expected that Russell Slade and fitness coach Kevin Philliskirk will also be leaving the club. That leaves reserve team boss Mick Kearney and chief scout Martin Wilkinson and this pair could be put in charge for Saturday.
Anon at 20:16:50 Wednesday September 26 2001
That`s funny, Radio Northampton has just said that slade has gone
too.
Anon3 at 20:16:6 Wednesday September 26 2001
Sorry it's Frain
Man from Louth Says at 20:15:23 Wednesday September 26 2001
My source informs me that Kevan Broadhurst will be announced as caretaker manager tomorrow. This will enable the board to advertise and seek out their man. If in the meantime Kevan does a good job he may be offered the job.
Anon 2 at 20:14:57 Wednesday September 26 2001
Sorry it's Gabby
anon at 20:13:33 Wednesday September 26 2001
I'm sorry to tell you it's SLADE
The Drilling Cobbler at 19:45:32 Wednesday September 26 2001
The end of yet another era. Since I have supported the club, Kevs Replacement will be the 7th man to take charge of our beloved institution. Earlier today, I worked out my very own league table for those managers. In 6th place is undoubtedly John Barnwell, with Phil Chard above him in 5th. 3rd and 4th postitions were difficult to decide, but I plumped for Kev in 4th position, slightly behind Theo who came in at 3rd. Harsh on Kev perhaps, but without Broadhurst and a decent set of players to start off with, I doubt that he would ever have achieved what he did. Theo on the otherhand could have been successful if the club had not had so many off the field problems culminating in administration and his P45. 2nd postion goals to Ian Atkins with the winner being Graham Carr, who like Atkins built a team from scratch and secured promotion, but instead won a championship at a canter and kept us up for 3years as opposed to 2. Moving on, I honestly hope that the board makes a clean break and appoints someone with no previous attachments to NTFC. That would obviously rule out many contenders such as Phil Neal (who I'm surprised no one has mentioned), Richard Hill, Warburton, Atkins and anyone currently employed at the club. This brings me to my own personal choice of Nigel Clough. I have a number of reasons to justify this. Firstly he has served his apprenticeship at non-league level, has been successful, and must know of talent playing at grass roots level who he could bring to the club cheaply. Secondly, he must have an excellent base of contacts, not only at non-league level but higher up the ladder as well. Thirdly, he would be cheap. Burton Albion are not renowned for paying huge sums of money to their managers - at least as far as I know. Finally, it would create huge national interest, and increase the clubs profile both locally and countrywide, increasing commercial opportunities at the same time. Not to mention higher league gates at least in the short term. But would he come? I guess we will all know the answer very soon.
2view@Anon at 19:37:31 Wednesday September 26 2001
Atkins is no doubt laughing at the crap you constantly spout.
Here, Here at 19:20:23 Wednesday September 26 2001
Totally agree with what you are saying County Cobbler!! I would like to see Bassett personally
Anon at 19:14:45 Wednesday September 26 2001
JOHN FRAIN
Definitely at 19:14:27 Wednesday September 26 2001
Why is it nobody can spell me correctly?
COUNTY COBBLER at 19:11:8 Wednesday September 26 2001
Mr Stonhill please no failed managers like Bracewell or virgin managers like Razor.Lets invest in a proven manager like Bassett or Royle to move the club forward.When will the Board of Directors move the club forward with the ownership of the club? But whatever happens DEFINATELY never Slade or any other cheap option!!!!
DavCobbler at 19:5:3 Wednesday September 26 2001
My best wishes go out to Kev Wilson after his departure from the club. Although many on here wouldn't agree, it's obvious that Kev had the best interests of the club first and foremost in his mind. Many will argue for time immorial about what could or should have been done with the club in this position. Well, now IT has been done and we await the consequences be they good or bad, who knows? On another point............we MUST all get ourselves ready for SCUM away, if we, the fans, can't get ourselves up for this one then we never will!!! Fekk the Posh!!!
Ralph at 19:4:7 Wednesday September 26 2001
It says in the Chron that Iain Porterfield was being lined up by Wilson to replace Slade.
Anon@2view at 18:54:52 Wednesday September 26 2001
Anon at 16:46:57 - Laughing at people dying to see him back?
Anon@2view at 18:49:52 Wednesday September 26 2001
Perhaps you Broadhurst fans might see your dreams come true.
quid kid at 18:48:26 Wednesday September 26 2001
my daddy says he's not going to waste another pound on taking me to watch that shambles ever again. why wasn't david beckham playing? I liked our orange strip though.
Rob Dunkley at 18:39:15 Wednesday September 26 2001
Slade gone too so say Radio Northampton
Anon at 18:32:25 Wednesday September 26 2001
are we sure broadhurst would be the answer
Big Roy at 18:26:5 Wednesday September 26 2001
Just got in from work. Did I miss anything?
Anon at 18:20:5 Wednesday September 26 2001
has slade gone too?
Anon at 18:18:45 Wednesday September 26 2001
turley appointed temp manager for 14 days see bbc text page470
Anon at 18:1:1 Wednesday September 26 2001
Asamoah would make a better caretaker manager than Gabbiadini or Slade.
you what at 17:50:0 Wednesday September 26 2001
frain is a good for nothing old w***er who is wilsons puppet just like wilsons was atkins
Anon at 17:48:17 Wednesday September 26 2001
Best of luck though Kev, nice guy could have done better with the right people around him
Anon at 17:47:13 Wednesday September 26 2001
John Aldridge for manager
marco at 17:37:46 Wednesday September 26 2001
though I'm no fan of him as a player any more, surely john frain is a more sensible temporary choice than gabbiadini. The two captains Frain and Sampson together perhaps, I'm sure they're much more respected by the players than gabbiadini. Porterfield has a dreadful record as a league manager and if Alan Smith gets the job it's an absolute joke, his record is nothing short of pathetic. The best (realistic) suggestions have to be Colin Lee and Nigel Clough
Anon at 17:35:27 Wednesday September 26 2001
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Anon at 17:33:13 Wednesday September 26 2001
sorry ray i forgot to ask your permission for that, but then again you are claiming copyright of your own copyright infringement, if you catch my drift.
Anon at 17:32:8 Wednesday September 26 2001
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Anon at 17:30:56 Wednesday September 26 2001
whoops i forgot to acknowledge the official site for the words "respectfully reminded". I apologise.
Anon at 17:30:5 Wednesday September 26 2001
Any further use of the words "de minimis" is an infringement of ray's copyright. You are respectfully reminded to acknowledge him as the official source of these words.
Anon at 17:27:55 Wednesday September 26 2001
Never challenge a lawyer.
Copyright at 17:26:31 Wednesday September 26 2001
Oh OK then - I'll let you off.
Kevin Wilson at 17:23:43 Wednesday September 26 2001
I was relying on the "de minimis" principle. I believe that I have acted entirely correctly. SO SUE ME!
Anon at 17:22:34 Wednesday September 26 2001
I disagree MartinW, why should we thank Wilson when he got out of division 3 with Atkins' team and Atkins backroom staff. When he got his own players and coaches we saw that he had no clue at all.
Anon at 17:21:59 Wednesday September 26 2001
Naughty, naughty Kevin Wilson, you havn't given acknowledgemet of copyright to the 'official' board for you last posting. May I apologise to the club on your behalf.
therealslimMartinW at 17:20:6 Wednesday September 26 2001
Thanks must go to Kev for getting us out of Div 3 but it was with Broadhurst and his departure was key to our fortunes. I cant see Broadhurst on his own is the answer. And Gabby, I think, could be another Willo. The answer I think would be to follow the Wycombe line. Who were in the same position two season ago. They went for Sanchez a number two with Wimbledon when they were in the prem. We should could go for a someone with a pedigree, not necessarily a name. But someone who knows their stuff from the Prem perhaps. NOT Atkins. Despite all his lovely words in the Express about how wonderful the Cobblers are. He wasnt saying that before he knew Willo was in trouble and could sniff the possibility of a return. Ooooh I am a cynic. But who knows maybe we still owe Atkins money and... NOOOOOOOO!
Kevin Wilson at 17:19:10 Wednesday September 26 2001
There will be changes to both the playing and the backroom staff this week. Maybe I should have done this earlier. Hopefully there will be an addition to our backroom staff on Thursday.
Ian Atkins at 17:17:35 Wednesday September 26 2001
I should be managing Wolves in Europe by now...
Anon at 17:15:27 Wednesday September 26 2001
apologies
Anon at 17:14:42 Wednesday September 26 2001
well pull a bird with bigger t!ts next Christmas Eve then.
Isn't it exciting at 17:11:42 Wednesday September 26 2001
I'm like a kid on Christmas eve, I shall not be able to sleep awaiting tomorrow's announcement. I fully expect, however, it to turn out like most Christmas mornings - very flat and disappointing.
Alan Smith at 17:11:15 Wednesday September 26 2001
From Leeds United that would be great. Leeds agro!!!
Anon at 17:10:55 Wednesday September 26 2001
CRAZY you forgot to mention Stonhill and the rest of the board in that clearout list.
CRAZY at 17:9:58 Wednesday September 26 2001
How can you put Gabbi in temp charge, most of the players hate the money grabbing bar-steward and have no respect for him at all. Getting rid of Wilson should be only the start of a major clean out of all the dead wood, Parkin, Sollitt, Forrester and Spedding should all take care.
Anon at 17:9:45 Wednesday September 26 2001
Ian Porterfield was at the game to the bitter end last night.
Anon at 17:9:16 Wednesday September 26 2001
Alan Smith is a failed manager multiple times over. And mostly at the same club!
going up going up at 17:8:13 Wednesday September 26 2001
what can stop us now!!!
Anon at 17:7:35 Wednesday September 26 2001
Alan Smith, now that would be funny and would be the board signing their own death warrant. Was that why went to London insider?
Anon at 17:6:14 Wednesday September 26 2001
Taking Broadhurst is an admission by the board that Atkins did an awful lot of good for this club. They could not, would not get Atkins back so they get his No 2 instead. The only thing that worries me is the fact that Atkins seems to have done alright without Broadhurst so how effective is he? Although Wilson has been lost without him.
Insider at 17:4:42 Wednesday September 26 2001
Former Palace manager Alan Smith will be unveiled as the new Cobblers manager Thursday morning.
I was not gonna stay at 17:2:51 Wednesday September 26 2001
yep Kevan is back
Anon at 17:1:5 Wednesday September 26 2001
It's Broadhurst
GABBIADINI IS A DISGRACE! at 17:0:5 Wednesday September 26 2001
HE SHOULD BE FOLLOWING WILSON OUT OF THE CLUB
I was gonna stay..... at 16:59:57 Wednesday September 26 2001
Planet football reckon its either Broadhust or Bracewell, discussions have been held with both apparently. Mind you knowing Planet footballs track record Ian Porterfield will be in the job by noon tomorrow.
Brighton/Taylor at 16:57:44 Wednesday September 26 2001
Taylor was assaulted by a Barnsley fan who broke his nose
Warbottom as manager at 16:54:10 Wednesday September 26 2001
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Ralph at 16:52:28 Wednesday September 26 2001
Nottingham? Not me, mistaken identity. As for Taylor getting a bloody nose at Brighton, do you mean Peter Taylor? He of Clough and Taylor? He certainly didn't get a bloody nose and he can take much credit for laying the foundations that turned Brighton into a first division club and they were one Gordon Smith miskick form beating ManU in the FA Cup Final.
DAILY SKETCH latest at 16:51:46 Wednesday September 26 2001
Robbie Fowler as Player manager
Hartwell at 16:51:33 Wednesday September 26 2001
Yes, Anon, I wouldn't like to it either. However, if its a temporary post, clubs usually go for one of their senior pros. and as you say it might save on additional wages. Either than or maybe Sammo (?)
David at 16:50:49 Wednesday September 26 2001
Just reading back my own message at 16.34.37 my last sentence refers to Colin Lee not Ian Atkins.
Graham Carr at 16:50:41 Wednesday September 26 2001
Yep good manager, great team, but for me my dream realised was Wembley, so it has to be Sir Ian as much as I love Lord Graham and King David and Baron Dodgin, as for Pauper Wilson bog off!
It's only me at 16:50:28 Wednesday September 26 2001
Give Wilson the sack and then put a bloke in charge who is the real cause of the problem? You don't wanna do that.
Hartwell at 16:49:29 Wednesday September 26 2001
PS - Anon: I believe Wilson, and his two sidekicks (Slade and A.N Other) have all gone in the putch
Anon at 16:49:1 Wednesday September 26 2001
What a joke - Gabbiadini put in temp charge would be. He really leads by example doesn't he? the only reason the board would do that is to make him earn his 2 grand a week wages.
Hartwell at 16:47:15 Wednesday September 26 2001
Thank you David for bringing a bit of sense and reason - no way would I want Atkins back and no way will he come back. We have, as you say, to look ahead. I suspect Gabbi might be given temp responsibility for team selection tomorrow. I simply cannot believe the board would be prepared to make such a big a snap decision overnight.
Anon at 16:46:57 Wednesday September 26 2001
Did you know that Atkins still reads cobblers comments? He must be having a good old laugh right now.
Anon at 16:46:49 Wednesday September 26 2001
Oi Stonhill NO...I admire the way you have calmly and collectively given Wilson a chance and then stepped in when enough bacame enough BUT if you appoint Slade as assistant manager, should you choose him to ponce up and down the touch line in his noncey baseball cap doing his stupid run and giving the players nonsensical tactical instructions.... I'd say No Stonhill you muppet, tell him to sling his hook and get send him back to whatever school it was he taught at.
Anon at 16:45:31 Wednesday September 26 2001
not one person sorry that KW got sacked...that says something
Things can only get better.... at 16:44:28 Wednesday September 26 2001
This site has become far more sensible to-day, keep it up lads.
TCMP at 16:44:28 Wednesday September 26 2001
No way is Atkins coming back. He called me a fat bar steward
Rodders at 16:43:51 Wednesday September 26 2001
Anyone who seriously thinks that Atkins was our best post60s manager clearly didn't support the Cobblers in the 80s. Graham Carr brought the likes of Hill, Morley, Gilbert and McGoldrick to the club and sold them for huge profits. Carr's promotion winning side was miles better than Atkins'. He was also a top bloke.
Anon at 16:40:47 Wednesday September 26 2001
Colin Lee has a good mix of experience because he has worked with players much better than ours as well as much worse. Apart from Atkins (recently) none of the other suggestions have.
In your dreams at 16:39:53 Wednesday September 26 2001
Gordon Strachan would be a great asset to this club, now how can we persuade him to join us.
Anon at 16:38:20 Wednesday September 26 2001
You're right David, Colin Lee was in charge when Wolves had no money (sound familiar?) so he had to generate his own funds. On the Wolves message boards opinion is divided, some say he was a bit negative (perhaps what we need) others say he never had a chance with the chairman. I don't think that classifies him as a failure, he managed to revive torquay last season.
Anon at 16:36:0 Wednesday September 26 2001
yeh, but does she know anything about football
Anon at 16:35:27 Wednesday September 26 2001
Fergie will want a job next season
INSIDER at 16:34:38 Wednesday September 26 2001
Well at least I get to keep my job.
David at 16:34:37 Wednesday September 26 2001
I cant beleive all this Atkins talk. In two years time will you all be begging Wilson to come back. You cannot step back two years in time, we need to look to the future and install somebody new. there's no way Atkins would come back anyway, surely. I think Colin Lee sounds the best option definitely. You cant say he's a failure. He worked with Mark McGhee for several years, relatively sucesfully, and then did okay at Wolves on his own (remember lots of managers have failed to get them promotion). ANON at 16.23.50 you could say Atkins is a failure seen as he got Cobblers relegated and was bottom with Carlisle (I think?). I think of the managers out there he has worked at the highest level, with the best record, and who is not too high profile not to come here.
INSIDER at 16:34:15 Wednesday September 26 2001
Looks like the secret meetings in London last week were to discuss new managers, not new owners.
Anon at 16:32:18 Wednesday September 26 2001
That's it! An easy solution! Appoint Howard Kendall with Slade as his assistant! No one had thought of that one!
Anon at 16:30:56 Wednesday September 26 2001
Slade did a decent job as caretaker at Sheffield Utd a few years back!
Anon at 16:30:53 Wednesday September 26 2001
HEGGS AND TURLEY just spotted at stonhills door, which one has the brains, herrs for boss turley as his understudy
Anon at 16:26:48 Wednesday September 26 2001
its richie from nz masquerading as anon!
Anon at 16:23:50 Wednesday September 26 2001
theirs only one man who knows the club inside out and how it works behind the scence and whos got passion for the club atkins let water pass under the bridge and appoint him with broadhurst to do the coaching.we need to stay up and these two will do it,the others named are all failures do it but do it quick befour its to late,the players would welcome it
David at 16:20:14 Wednesday September 26 2001
Toots - you talk such total crap. Why dont you tell us who, in your opinion should be our next manager, somebody realistic, likely to take the job.
No Failures these at 16:18:17 Wednesday September 26 2001
Sir Alf Ramsey, Brian Moore, Shanks, Walter Winterbottom, Matt Busbey and Edna from Corrie
Christian Lee at 16:17:6 Wednesday September 26 2001
and Wilkinson they could be the dream team
Barry Big Fry Up at 16:16:34 Wednesday September 26 2001
Thats the one we need
Bill Dodgy the Third at 16:16:12 Wednesday September 26 2001
What about him for a full set
What about at 16:15:48 Wednesday September 26 2001
Keef Bowen he was either Daves son or in the Stones
My old man said follow the van.. at 16:15:19 Wednesday September 26 2001
and off went the bootboys...
As she wheeled her wheel barrow at 16:14:38 Wednesday September 26 2001
down the streets broad and narrow i 1st set my eyes on.... the Cobblers
Noel Noel at 16:13:56 Wednesday September 26 2001
that is the name of that b.stard Cantwell
zigger zagger zigger zagger oi oi at 16:13:27 Wednesday September 26 2001
oi!!
to his horse, with a knock kneed chicken at 16:12:58 Wednesday September 26 2001
and a bow legged hen
saying goodbye to his at 16:12:27 Wednesday September 26 2001
Bobbie Foulds, Ray Train, Frankie Belfon, Oxheads brother, Barry Lines, Chick Brodie....
Anon at 16:6:58 Wednesday September 26 2001
OK Toots, who would you suggest as manager? Remember, no "failures" and forget anyone who wouldn't even bother to come to Sixfields for an interview (ie most "successful" managers)
to his horse at 16:6:21 Wednesday September 26 2001
Keith East, whats that all about? Give me Frankie Large anyday, still we've got Graham, Graham, Graham, Graham Felton on the wing. My head hurts, nurse NURSE.
My teams R at 16:5:45 Wednesday September 26 2001
Cobblers and the Forest, but Cloughie Junior would not come here if he follows the pattern of the old man who never went south young man, Taylor went to Brighton and got a nose bleed, Ralph should know whats going on as a citizen of fair Nottingham
Anon at 15:59:14 Wednesday September 26 2001
I former England International. Now Unemployed how about Gary Lineker!!!!
I can't cope anymore at 15:56:38 Wednesday September 26 2001
Thinking back to how bad we were against Blackpool, I mean really bad, is it likely then that some players knew it would be the end of Wilson if they played the way some of them did. Is it even possible that Wilson was asked to go before the game, but stayed for the matched out of some kind of misguided loyalty to his players. This might also account for performance of certain players. I think all is not what it seems.
Anon at 15:49:45 Wednesday September 26 2001
Vince why dont you give yourself a pasting ?
Toots at 15:48:35 Wednesday September 26 2001
I may be a fool but at least I don't think that Colin Lee was a successful manager!
anon at 15:42:35 Wednesday September 26 2001
I don't think we shou;d put Sladey in as manager because I think he got us into this mess anyway.we should have a quality manager from division 1/2
Anon at 15:41:53 Wednesday September 26 2001
Vince would make an ideal manager.
Vince at 15:41:9 Wednesday September 26 2001
If Gabbiadini and Forrester can play as well as they are capable of doing we can look forward to a season with possibilities of doing much more than just avoiding the drop. Wilson has also learnt a lot from last season and with his extra experience and what looks like a good team rather than a few individuals we should be able to compete with the "big money" clubs - including Cardiff who seem to be spending like mad although my bet is they will be another Wigan, spending loads and winning nothing.
No finances, limited future prospects etc. etc. at 15:39:33 Wednesday September 26 2001
No finances, limited future prospects etc. etc.
Anon at 15:35:54 Wednesday September 26 2001
Yes but how many players did KW sell at a profit? Why is the club in dire financial straits? Because they have no assets to sell, you fool!
Anon at 15:34:40 Wednesday September 26 2001
John Ward is assistant manager at Wolves. He would be a good choice but I doubt very much whether he would come here.
Toots at 15:33:53 Wednesday September 26 2001
Great! Colin Lee sold his best assets and never gained promotion. That's what I call failure!!!!!
Toots at 15:32:4 Wednesday September 26 2001
That's my point Anon, we have to unearth the right man!
Anon at 15:31:25 Wednesday September 26 2001
Colin Lee is not a failure! Sold Robbie Keane for 6 million, then bought Ade Akinbiyi and sold him for 5 million! He obviously knows a good player when he sees one, and coaches them into better players - isn't that what we need?
Anon at 15:24:57 Wednesday September 26 2001
easy,tiger
Taffy Atkins at 15:21:29 Wednesday September 26 2001
What! go back to a shit town with a shit club and shit fans, not me boyo.
Anon at 15:14:20 Wednesday September 26 2001
I'm not setting my sights so low - I'm just trying to say that I don't believe any 'quality' manager will set their sights so low!
good long term bet at 15:13:12 Wednesday September 26 2001
Sammo always talks a lot of sense with his comments on Radio direones, sorry I meant Radio Northampton
Toots at 15:11:31 Wednesday September 26 2001
Rubbish Anon! If you set your sights so low we may as well pack up now!
Ralph at 15:10:4 Wednesday September 26 2001
What are the club's aspirations? The appointment of our next manager should reveal all!
Anon at 15:9:51 Wednesday September 26 2001
Get real everyone. Anyone who is not a failure would not want to come to join us. What can we offer them? No finances, limited future prospects etc. etc. The best we can hope of the board now is an appointment of one these so called 'failures' in the hope that they can turn their individual career and at the same time us as a team and club.
Toots at 14:57:55 Wednesday September 26 2001
Bracewell is a failure. Colin Lee is a failure. John Hollins is a failure. Kevin Ratcliffe is a failure. The Board must take their time and give this a great deal of thought; unlike some of you on here!
Illinois Cobbler at 14:45:38 Wednesday September 26 2001
Partially good news, but if Slade is still with us on Saturday I'll be leading the Slade out chants from start to finish. The board have only done half a job. I doubt Bracewell will be the new man as he's reported to have been offered a coaching job at Coventry.
Dyl at 14:36:36 Wednesday September 26 2001
That's what I mean Toots. At Darlo the team was based around him and designed to feed the ball to him. Not so at the Cobblers
Snake at 14:35:54 Wednesday September 26 2001
I bet Broadhurst is laughing his bollocks off now! At least Wilson will be free to play his Sunday football now down the Racecourse lol
RICHARD at 14:31:19 Wednesday September 26 2001
Nigel Clough would be agreat choice with great football being played.
I told you so.... at 14:17:13 Wednesday September 26 2001
Local papers in the Nottingham area have been linking Nigel Clough with the Cobblers job for some weeks now.
Toots at 14:12:39 Wednesday September 26 2001
He didn't look lazy when he and Darlington ripped us assunder!
Dyl at 14:11:47 Wednesday September 26 2001
I wonder if Gabbi doesn't give a toss because he knows what system gets the best out of him and Wilson is/was expecting him to play a different style. I don't know, it could just be that he is lazy.
Massey at 14:11:11 Wednesday September 26 2001
Id go for NIGEL CLOUGH
Blackpool Cobbler at 14:8:25 Wednesday September 26 2001
I think Gabbi is starting to get the "I don't give a toss" attitude. As for the new striker, well, i think like you say that one will be put on hold until we sign a permanent manager. It's a shame it that's the case coz a new face up front is definately required, especially someone with some height like howard used to. Then i think forrester would be in his element just like the beginning of last season!
Anon at 14:7:16 Wednesday September 26 2001
Well said Orbital, straight to the point, no going round corners with you.
ORBITAL at 14:2:7 Wednesday September 26 2001
Well finally it happened! The board got rid of a manager whose swansong days at the club were over a long time ago. Now dont get me wrong, Wilson had done a good job after Atkins left, particulary with BROADHURST by his side. But since the start of the year the cracks began to show as team morale and motivation slid into the gutter. We thought it would change after a bright summer but when we returned to our seats in mid August nothing had changed. I hope the board can pick someone who can get the teams confidence back and lift us to a higher level of playing. If things don't change for the better, gates will continue to slump, we could find our beloved Town being watched by as little as 4,000. With the added threat from casual fans going to the Direones or even switching sports to see premiership rugby at the Saints, the descision by the board of who the next manager will be, will be the most important descision of the season.
Anon at 13:57:44 Wednesday September 26 2001
We were supposedly bringing a new striker into the club this week. Expect all that now goes by the wayside does it? Its a pity if so because we need some inspiration up front. Not that we will miss Gabbi whilst he goes on his three match sabbatical, I thought he was dreadful lastht but dont expect it wont bother him in the slightest.
Blackpool Cobbler at 13:50:32 Wednesday September 26 2001
Anon....Herbert Chapman, now that's a quality idea!
John Inman at 13:48:59 Wednesday September 26 2001
I'm free
Sir Ian Atkins at 13:40:43 Wednesday September 26 2001
Simply our best manager ever, however he wouldnt want to come back here and I am sure the club would not want him, Theres only Gordon the Gopher Strachan!! or Alan Green 5Live!!!
Anon at 13:37:8 Wednesday September 26 2001
Blackpool Cobbler - we do not need any light hearted banter at a time like this thank-you very much! How about Herbert Chapman.
MAD at 13:35:44 Wednesday September 26 2001
I just can't believe people are talking about bringing Atkins back. Has everyone forgot how boring the football was when he was here. I certainley remember the chants of "ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK". What short memories people seem to have. Do we really want to go backwards. We need a new manager not an old one. Didn't the fans want Atkins out last time?? Now some of you are saying get him back. Get a grip!!!
Steve Davis at 13:32:58 Wednesday September 26 2001
I'm quite interesting.
Name Dropper at 13:31:58 Wednesday September 26 2001
I reckon Phil Baron just wanted to tell us that he is a mate of Linaker's Dad.
Richard at 13:31:27 Wednesday September 26 2001
Nigel Clough would be very interesting.
Blackpool Cobbler at 13:26:18 Wednesday September 26 2001
Phil Baron....Sorry about the confusion as to Gary's residence and no i do not think Gary would be interested, it was merely suggested as a piece of light hearted humour if you follow the meaning?
Ant Collett at 13:14:20 Wednesday September 26 2001
Could be the board have been discussing with the new manager for weeks, and were just waiting for a few faces to come back from injury before they gave Wilson the boot, i.e to give the new manager best possible chance of a ggod start. I.e. Burgess Welch and Evatt all fit. Frain and Hargreaves close to fitness, not sure the former is much of a plus. Also Marsh and Sammo only two to three weeks away
Thank f'ck at 13:11:18 Wednesday September 26 2001
Following Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat against Blackpool at Sixfields, Northampton Town Football Club have relieved Manager Kevin Wilson of his duties.
The news comes after the Cobblers have suffered a disappointing start to the season, following on from a poor run at the back end of last season.
Chairman Barry Stonhill expressed his wish to place on record his appreciation of the work Kevin has carried out in his 4 years at Sixfields and to wish him well for the future.
"The Board are very concerned at the run of results, not just this season, but also at the end of last season," said Mr Stonhill. "It was a very hard decision, and we would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Kevin for all his hard work here in the last 4 years, not only as a Manager, but also as Assistant to Ian Atkins before that. We always take decisions we believe to be in the best interests of the club, however hard those decisions are, and this is not something we have taken lightly. We are aware that we have suffered some horrific injury problems and we are understanding of the position, but we feel now is the right time to take this action."
Wilson was in charge at Sixfields for a little under 2 years, and helped the club win promotion to Division 2 in 1999/2000, claiming 3 Manager of the Month awards on the way. The club had a poor finish to last season, finishing 18th after being in the Play Off contention for a large part of the season, and this season the club have lost 8 of their opening 10 league games.
The club will make an announcement regarding the Managerial situation on Thursday, and will confirm who will take charge of Saturday’s home game against Swindon Town.
Phil Baron at 13:10:49 Wednesday September 26 2001
Blackpool Cobbler...Gary Linaker lives in Sunningdale......his dad lives in Leicester I should know he is a mate!!(his dad!!) Do you think he would be interested in managing a team? I do not think so he has a nice life where he is!!!!
Anon at 13:9:12 Wednesday September 26 2001
I have to agree with Ralph to a point. I don't exactly forsee a large queue of highly experienced managers with good track records forming outside Sixfields, so consequently whoever we choose out of those who are standing there might be a bit of a gamble. Just hope the board take a little time and consider very carefully who out of these is to be appointed and that they do not do anything silly like offering 4/5 year contracts.
MP at 13:7:8 Wednesday September 26 2001
What about John Ward for manager (if he's available) ?
Anon at 13:3:36 Wednesday September 26 2001
Wilson said on the radio last night there were going to be some backroom changes - at least he got that right!
Ray Warburton at 12:59:53 Wednesday September 26 2001
Im ready - just waiting for the call
Blackpool Cobbler at 12:59:42 Wednesday September 26 2001
Cheers for the no-hopers line, i was only offering a helping hand! I have managed teams before, well, on the Play Station anyway!
Ralph at 12:52:31 Wednesday September 26 2001
The board need to think carefully before appointing anyone. As you can see by some of the names being bandied around, there are an awful lot of no hopers out there.
Anon at 12:52:27 Wednesday September 26 2001
Likely to be a promotion from within if they're ready to announce on Thursday...
Anon at 12:49:20 Wednesday September 26 2001
Wise words to remember : central defenders always make better managers.....
Ant Collett at 12:47:32 Wednesday September 26 2001
Anyone know who Bracewells assistant was at Halifax
Ray at 12:43:39 Wednesday September 26 2001
What is it with you lot and the copyright notices? Haven't you got anything important to think about?
Anon at 12:43:23 Wednesday September 26 2001
Thing is all the thoughts on the future manager more importantly who is going to manage them on Saturday. I would choose Sammo as our new boss
Anon at 12:43:12 Wednesday September 26 2001
What about David Ripley - hes retiring and knows a thing or two about footy into the bargain ??
Blackpool Cobbler at 12:42:24 Wednesday September 26 2001
What about Gary Lineker! He lives nearby and could surely teach us some nice crisp footie!
tossers at 12:41:13 Wednesday September 26 2001
How can the 'official' site say that they own copywrite to the news of Wilson's sacking when it is on nearly every football site in the country.
Pompey Cobbler at 12:41:10 Wednesday September 26 2001
I am glad Wilson has gone , it has been inevitable really so hats off for the board in acting reasonably swiftly which they didn't do with Atkins. Hope Kev does alright for himself after this , nice bloke, but didn't quite have it. Still, he did alright considering he got the job by default and we played some nice football under him on the odd occasion - sadly this was too few and far between.
Ant Collett at 12:40:46 Wednesday September 26 2001
We need to unearth a Stan Ternant or Sam Allardyce or a Ronnie Moore. Who did they all manage befor ethey took over there clubs. I know Allardyce was at Notts County and did well, I think he had been at Blackpool and not done much there? Stan Ternant did well at a club before Burnley but I am sure he failed at a few. Where did Ronnie Moore come from
John Barnwell at 12:38:56 Wednesday September 26 2001
Dont give it to Jonny Foreigner; that wouldn't be cricket
Graham Carr at 12:37:38 Wednesday September 26 2001
Give me a call, i'm not up to much at the mo! Remember the good old days!
Anon at 12:37:22 Wednesday September 26 2001
What we need is someone with a proven track record in these situations - I dont think there is anyone better than Atkins ; things went pear shaped last time round but that run was nowhere near as abysmal as the one weve been on since the turn of the year.
Welcome back Ian; weve got better players this time round and Im sure hed keep us up...
Garry Thompson at 12:36:41 Wednesday September 26 2001
Sorry lads, I don't think I am up to the job. Had a go at Bristol Rovers and took over when we were 20th and safe and ended up getting us relegated in 21st position
Blackpool Cobbler at 12:32:55 Wednesday September 26 2001
I would quite happily move back from Blackpool for the Managers Job! I couldn't do much worse than just recently. As for Atkins, i'm of the opinion that the club need to move forwards not backwards. For now we need to chalk up some results, 1-0 and even a few draws just to get some stability back and to be a little more comfortable within the League table. Someone new is required and someone with some experience to settle the side. It all depends on the so called board and the way there tiny brain cells are working! I have a nasty feeling though that things might not improve that much while one or two of them still have control!
Michael Knighton at 12:27:9 Wednesday September 26 2001
I will unveil myself as the new Cobblers supremo on Saturday.
Peter at 12:25:43 Wednesday September 26 2001
How about Sammy Chung?
Vince at 12:24:39 Wednesday September 26 2001
Parklands Cobbler, what you say about players who would "bleed Northampton Town" highlights how few of our current squad are that committed to the club.The vast majority of performances since January have seen most of the players doing just enough to get by and there has been a total lack of passion and commitment. I don't know if this was down to Wilson or because most players are controlled by agents and who will pay them the most. Whoever takes over from Wilson has got to get some pride back into the team if we are to stand any chance of avoiding relegation.
Carlton Palmer at 12:24:6 Wednesday September 26 2001
Dont forget me.....
marco at 12:23:21 Wednesday September 26 2001
another suggestion what about nigel clough, doing well at burton albion...
Anon at 12:23:14 Wednesday September 26 2001
Atkins is our man... just what we need to sure up the defence....
marco at 12:22:8 Wednesday September 26 2001
gabbiadini would be a terrible appointment, even in the short term. His effort on the pitch has been nothing short of pathetic and his sending-off was a disgrace. How can he be expected to motivate the other players when he can't even motivate himself? I'd rather take a chance on hill (richard or colin)
Anon at 12:21:57 Wednesday September 26 2001
Apparently Gazza is interested in a management position...
Bryan Flynn at 12:17:46 Wednesday September 26 2001
I need a job.
Ant Collett at 12:15:34 Wednesday September 26 2001
The Mark Kearney comment was a separate one, to the italian syndicate. Sounds like Porterfield could be the experienced face that was to help Wilson, he could well be in temporary charge for Saturday. Prmanantly? There are many experienced pros that could work alongside. Butler GK coach, Gabbi, Welch, Frain, Sammo, Burgess
Anon at 12:15:10 Wednesday September 26 2001
What we really need now is some ridiculous suggestions on how to take the club forward. Any ideas, NTFC@2view?
Barry Stonhill at 12:14:53 Wednesday September 26 2001
Marco would you mind popping upstairs for a minute.
Anon at 12:13:11 Wednesday September 26 2001
Remember people, KW might have gone but the board remain. Will anything really change with them at the top?
Parklands Cobbler at 12:13:10 Wednesday September 26 2001
Yesssssssss. He's gone. The nightmare is over. It had to happen, I think most people are agreed on that, especially with key players now back in the team. I think given that they're leaving it 2 days, it will be a permanent appointment. Experience would be nice, although saying that I'd still love to see us take a gamble on Marco. John Hollins gets my vote. Not a brilliant record, but its better than Bracewells. His skill is in managing good players, which we have several of in abundance, but were terribly misused under Wilson. If we get Atkins back I'll throw in my season ticket and never buy one again. It would be suicide for the board, and please god not even they are stupid enough to bring him back. Do people not remember the Rugby League we were watching under him. A Morley/Hill partnership although unproven would get all of our mouths watering. However, legends don't always make good managers. Bryan Robson, Theo Foley et. al. Still it would be a sure fire way of selling out Sixfields on Saturday. Hill did do a good job to begin with at Stevenage and wasn't really given the time someone like Wilson has to sort it out. I'm changing my mind even as I speak. Give it Hill gamble, lets walk down memory lane once more. Make Morley his assistant. Bring back McGoldrick. At least they would attack, then bring in Razor and Sammo to sort the defence out. At least they would bleed Northampton Town, which is what we really need. Someone that knows the fans and how important they are. That's been missing amongst the team, since they left. Vote Richard Hill.
Anon at 12:11:13 Wednesday September 26 2001
Since when has Mark Kearney been Italian? LOL
Anon at 12:10:11 Wednesday September 26 2001
That Mike Bassett sounds a good bloke.
just poppin in at 12:9:49 Wednesday September 26 2001
about time!! Wilson built the rod for his own back - after every defeat he always said 'judge me on the next performance' or somethin like that - anyone remember Colin Hill? didn't he apply for managers job when atkins was 'relieved of his duties'?
Anon at 12:9:48 Wednesday September 26 2001
Tony Pulis is still embroiled in legal action against Gillingham and Portsmouth. Colin Lee is available and lives in the midlands, so he might be an option. He made a lot of money out of property so he is not desperate for money, the fact he took the Torquay job shows that. Surely he has got to be one of the best options?
Ant Collett at 12:8:7 Wednesday September 26 2001
You say about Atkins but I think we may still be paying him off. Apparantly when Cardiff were here he offered the directors that he would come back and see out his contract. The cheek of it. But playing devils advocate, how about because of the financial position we cannot afford to appoint anyone new, we could see what Atkins could do for a few games, as we would have nothing to loose financially, if we are still paying him. He does know how to grind out results we know that. No I cannot justify it. I gave it a go though
Ant Collett at 12:3:37 Wednesday September 26 2001
Perhaps the Italians are back to take us over and want an Italian manager. How about Mark Kearney no-one has mentioned him
john at 12:2:16 Wednesday September 26 2001
Ian Porterfield was @ last nights game
Ant Collett at 12:1:41 Wednesday September 26 2001
How about Razor with someone experienced or him and broads. It was a strong rumour two weeks ago about Bracewell and his assistant. Rumour last night that we are in talks with Broads. That was not a strong rumour though
Vince at 12:1:2 Wednesday September 26 2001
Can't see Atkins wanting to come back, after all he is probably on a good deal at Cardiff. As for burnt bridges the person that burnt the bridge for Broadhurst is no longer here. I can't see the club being able to afford a "high profile" manager and lets face it very few of them have a decent track record. Maybe we should follow England's example and look abroad. Any Italians likely to be interested?
Dyl at 12:0:3 Wednesday September 26 2001
It's like 2 years ago all over again. Atkins was sacked after 10 games. Lo and behold, Wilson is sacked after 10 games. In a way I am sad to see Wilson go, because from when Atkins was sacked until Peterborough away last year he did a brilliant job and the football was great. Last season finished badly and this season his lack of luck with injuries exposed his limitations. Still, he never turned on the fans like Atkins did and for that I wish him all the best.
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David at 11:58:35 Wednesday September 26 2001
I like the sound of Colin Lee, probably just about affoprdable aswell. Sampson as player/coach alongside him, or bring Razor back in a coaching role, though a new manager will probably want to bring in his own people.
Vince at 11:53:4 Wednesday September 26 2001
I don't think we are still paying off Atkins but presumably will have to pay off Wilson. Brave of the board but the consequences of relegation to Div 3 are probably worse and at the moment relegation looks a certainty. Broadhurst to return assisted by one of the senior players such as Sammo, Welch or Gabbi???
marco at 11:52:58 Wednesday September 26 2001
who are the contenders? Paul Bracewell - no failed at fulham and halifax, John Hollins - possibly but not a great record, Dave Bassett - yeah great but no chance, Noel Blake/Russell Slade - got to be joking, Ian Atkins/Kevan Broadhurst - never go back, too many burnt bridges, Kevin Ratcliffe/Steve Parkin/Steve Cotterill - good prospects but why would they leave their current clubs, Richard Hill/Eddie McGoldrick - unproven at this level. Who else??
Sid at 11:52:52 Wednesday September 26 2001
The board have probably done this at the right time. 10 games in, hardly any success, and the team was going nowhere. I wonder if Kev knew after speaking to Tim Oglethorpe on BBC Radio Northampton last night? He sounded very dejected........
Surrey cobbler at 11:50:26 Wednesday September 26 2001
We better not promote within like we did last time. I t may be the cheaper option, but we need to think long term Mr Stonhill. Colin Lee, maybe one option, or how about Tony Pulis? Love to see Strachan, but the wages would be a problem I think. I personally dream of a Morley/Hill partnership. Limited experience, but would certainly get 3,000 of us excited (baring in mind 2,000 only turned up when they could sit on their arses). If we gotta lose let's do it in style. Whilst we are looking for a new boss, why not think about a new chairman, shooting Parkin and Wollaeston, let Sollit work behind the burger bar, Frain in the club shop, sorry sooperstore, and build for the future. A long term strategy has to be developed and put in place to prevent us lurching from one crisis to another. Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves aaaaaand each other!!
Anon at 11:44:41 Wednesday September 26 2001
If we are still paying Atkins we can at least make him work for his money! GET ATKINS BACK!
Anon at 11:43:46 Wednesday September 26 2001
Also get the pyschologist back to put some positive thinking into our forwards' heads!
Richard at 11:43:14 Wednesday September 26 2001
It has to be someone from withing the club we can't afford to be paying 3 wages for a manager (if we are still paying for Atkins that is) I reckon it will be Marco or Sammo, surely not Slade, what has he ever done.
Anon at 11:40:0 Wednesday September 26 2001
The players are not out of their depth (well not all of them anyway). They need good coaching, organisation and confidence will come from that. It is not too late, whoever comes in must work on getting some organisation and shape to the side.
Anon at 11:36:31 Wednesday September 26 2001
Tomorrow's announcement is that Slade is in temporary charge.
Ant Collett at 11:32:55 Wednesday September 26 2001
This new person who was coming in on Thursday, must be the manager for Saturday at least. The site says there will be an announcement on Thursday
Anon at 11:28:43 Wednesday September 26 2001
A change of manager will not make any difference to the results at all, the players are simply out of their depth. Perhaps we can at least loose with a bit more style.
Blackpool Cobbler at 11:27:41 Wednesday September 26 2001
At last the board have done the decent thing, both for the club and for Kevin Wilson. Kevin has done all he can and i think even he will agree it was definately time for a change. I wonder who's next in line?
Anon at 11:26:25 Wednesday September 26 2001
if ya all goin boro clap ure hands
Anon at 11:25:51 Wednesday September 26 2001
gordon strachan
harry c jnr at 11:25:25 Wednesday September 26 2001
ian atkins barmy army
Anon at 11:23:17 Wednesday September 26 2001
So you thought it could not get any worse. Well it can, Slade has not gone as well and will be in charge for Saturday at least.
Anon at 11:18:45 Wednesday September 26 2001
I suggest Colin Lee, he's a good defensive organiser and has coached at a higher level (Reading, Leicester, Wolves, saved Torquay from going down last season)
Anon at 11:17:4 Wednesday September 26 2001
Paul Bracewell, apparently
PATTCOBB at 11:15:56 Wednesday September 26 2001
He had to go have the boatd got anyone in mind?
Anon at 11:12:54 Wednesday September 26 2001
ONE IAN ATKINS, THERE'S ONLY ONE IAN ATKINS!
jacks at 11:11:53 Wednesday September 26 2001
no no no....not Atkins - apologies, that was me at 11:5:4 I was so glad that changes are finally being implemented, I forgot to sign my name!
Anon at 11:11:25 Wednesday September 26 2001
Now look what you've done NTFC@2view !
Anon at 11:8:9 Wednesday September 26 2001
GET ATKINS BACK NOW!
Anon at 11:7:40 Wednesday September 26 2001
It's true! He's gone, "relieved of his duties" by the board!
Anon at 11:5:4 Wednesday September 26 2001
He's gone!Q About time - but lets hope the board do the right thing by the club and make sweeping changes all round - COME ON COBBLERS THE SEASON STARTS NOW
john at 10:42:36 Wednesday September 26 2001
Whilst i agree Forrester`s performances have been poor you have to ask why? Aster being refused a move to a 1st division club and then being offered for 1/2 what we turned down for him then everyone except the player seems to know he is party to a swap deal to a 3rd division club.HARDLY MOTIVATIONAL
Athena at 10:8:17 Wednesday September 26 2001
Should have added that the Athena who posted the other day was not me the 'real andoriginal' Athena. Bugger off and find your own posting name. Perhaps I should 'copyright' it!!!! Not that I could have spelt eloquent either, but that's beside the point.
Athena at 10:4:51 Wednesday September 26 2001
The comments from Wilson that appear on the 'official' board are accompanied by a claim that they are copyright to the 'official' board and must not be produced without acknowledgement to them. The comments were exactly what he said on the radio after the game and as such are in the public domain. Just to let you know Wilson says he is about to change the backroom staff (and about time too) and I'm not giving any acknowledgement to the 'official' board - so there!!
Dyl at 9:55:49 Wednesday September 26 2001
Last night's match was like Saturday with the difference that Blackpool's finishing was better. Being played off the park is one thing, but even when we were under no pressure we screwed up. For example, the corner where we side footed the ball to the nearest defender. The Free-kick where we did likewise. Throw-ins where we would have 3 players take turns to hold the ball before giving someone else a go. These things are not difficult, and they can be perfected on the training ground, yet we make pub sides look competent. My girlfriend was there last night and she's a Burnley fan. She said the worst thing about our performance was not how bad we were but how little fight there was in the team. I think she's right and I'm now of the opinion that major changes are needed. You won't catch me shouting Wilson Out, but I'm starting to agree with those who do.
NTFC@2view at 9:55:11 Wednesday September 26 2001
Well Anon, I'd better get in line with the 'reasonable concensus' then. It still won't make slow players quick, thick players alert, clumsy players adept but..... WILSON OUT, SLADE OUT, HOWARD BACK, BROADHURST BACK, ATKINS IN, BASSETT IN... Well, I certainly feel better for that! Thanks Anon for the therapy.
Andy at 9:52:21 Wednesday September 26 2001
Where can I get the Opta stats on our players (I would be interested to see Roys contribution to the game)?
The Shropshire Cobbler at 9:33:16 Wednesday September 26 2001
After enduring Saturday's dismal performance at Port Vale, (surely the luckiest win ever?)I'm bloody glad I didn't make the trip to last night's fiasco. What a shambles! Anyone get the feeling of deja vue? It's time for some radical surgery at the club. On Saturday our so-called professional players couldn't even string three passes together in contrast to Vale whose play (but not their finishing)was generally excellent. Wilson (and a number of the senior players) have had more than enough time to prove themselves and they're just not up to it. TIME TO GO, WILSON, YOU ARE JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
Anon at 9:20:15 Wednesday September 26 2001
What a load of rubbish you spout NTFC@2view. There is a reasonable consensus on here that there is plenty of ability in this squad, but a lack of faith in the coaching and management seems to manifest itself in poor, disorgansised performances. Confidence is at rock bottom. Exactly what a good manager could turn round.
Anon at 9:17:46 Wednesday September 26 2001
Shows how Wilson thinks when he refers to Angell as a "First Division" striker? He hasn't been good enough at that level for three years, so what is he talking about?
NTFC@2view at 9:16:37 Wednesday September 26 2001
I'm a big supporter of Gabbiadini, even without goals, but his performance last night was truly terrible, and with a suspension coming I hope he has been fined as much as possible. Forrester, still most people's 'darling', is infinitely worse, however. What a ridiculous price £200000 seems now. The talk of Delboy (what a bl oody awful nickname) as the coming Prem star is so wide of the mark as to be laughable. He runs about gamely, but what else do headless chickens do? Footballers need speed, strength, ball control, awareness of what is going on around them and a few other attributes. They need as many of them as possible, but most of our players don't even have one of them, and none has two. The reality is that Sir Alex Ferguson couldn't make this squad into a competitive 2nd division team - silk purse, sow's ear. We're crap and we (should) know we are and the sooner some of you admit this to yourselves the less upset you will be. Stop dreaming that Dave Bassett will turn up, with no money to spend, and get us charging up the table - it isn't going to happen.
Ralph at 9:14:53 Wednesday September 26 2001
Brett Angel is the player that Wilson was talking of in last night's Chron.
MAD at 8:58:22 Wednesday September 26 2001
Surley the back room changes that Wilson is talking about is for someone to come in and take over his job. I'm not saying sack him but drop him down to number 2. We need an experienced man to take charge. Wilson is so limited/lacking with any ideas. In response to last nights performance thank god for Welch. If he hadn't been playing (yes that's playing,unlike the rest of the team) we would have lost by at least 7.He was superb!!!
Mal at 8:49:31 Wednesday September 26 2001
I don't know why you are all knocking Gabbi, Forester was even worse. When he got near the ball and lost it he didn't even try and win it back, just ran away, sorry not ran, trotted. He was lazy throughout the whole match apart from about ten minutes towards the end, after yet another defender showed the forwards how to score.
Support the MANAGER at 8:33:3 Wednesday September 26 2001
I did not join the moronic Atkins OUT, but WILSON is shit and must go, surely he is ambarrased!!
Blackpool Cobbler at 8:25:28 Wednesday September 26 2001
I myself live in Blackpool and am at this time feeling mentally sick and disgusted. Listening on the radio last night it is quite clear there are problems that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. Why o why does Wilson persist with Gabbiadini. Surely it's quite clear he couldn't give two hoots to the teams future. Going back a year now who would have thought we would be in this state of affairs at this moment in time. The defence used to be the backbone of the team, never concedeing much, now we are concedeing on average 2-3 goals a game. We never used to score many goals but we didn't need to because the defence was always solid and didn't give much away. Broadhurst going has been a major reason for our decline in form and somebody needs to be introduced quickly before it's too late and our fate doomed. Things have progressed so much within the last 10 years. Lets build on that and get some stability within the club. No more one season up one season down. Come on the Board sort it out, it's not fun living in Blackpool when they've just stuffed your beloved team, especially as Blackpool themselves are a mediocre team!
The Drilling Cobbler at 8:21:50 Wednesday September 26 2001
6 Points from the first 10 games. My prediction of 3/4 points on board at this stage of the season made at half time during the Bristol City game was not too inaccurate. I attended last nights game knowing we were going to lose and play appalingly, knowing that the players would make no effort apart from the usual ones (Hunter and DelBoy) - even the hope that I once had on the way to Sixfields or previously the County Ground has now diminished. I remarked after the 3rd Blackpool game that it was time that Elton John released a Cobblers version to Candle in the Wind. Gabbadini was like a horse refusing to jump Beeches Brook last night. Constantly refusing to chase the ball and make things happen. Disgrace. Lazy, fat overpaid mercanary. At least he's suspended now for 3 games - thats 2 weeks. 6000 grand he will pocket in that time. Think about it. Too sum up last nights game I ask you to remember a free kick that was awarded to us some 25yards from goal in a central position during the 1st half. We had a line of forwards waiting for the delivery, all closely marked by Blackpool defenders. Absoulutely NO movement was evident, the kick was eventually taken and 3 of our attackers were caught offside. The Blackpool defense merely had to step forward as one to achieve that - something that couldnt have been achieved if there had been a bit of 'argy bargy'. Proof once again that the team is in a terrible mess.
martinjwilliams@btinternet.com at 8:21:22 Wednesday September 26 2001
I am a twat and suck bananas. I have no idea what I'm talking about and am a total loser. The only person more up their own arse on this board is Hartwell who does nothing more than spew negative reflection every time he posts.If we ever had anything positive to say we wouldn't because we are both a pair of spaz heads.
Hartwell at 8:11:38 Wednesday September 26 2001
We started off quite well, if a yard slower than Blackpool. But by halftime we were two yuards slower and for 20 minutes in the second half were chasing shadows. We look totally inept overall. The defence is flimsy, midfield take 12 passes to get nowhere, or worse lose the ball as Hunter did on one occasion and set the opposition up. Where do we go from here?
Rushden Cobbler at 6:56:44 Wednesday September 26 2001
Mr Stonhill where are you!! Your silence is deafening.Yet again I see Wilson is blaming everybody but himself! I hope the boards excuse is not we can't afford to sack KW.Also if they get off their arses please don't replace him with the cheap option of a virgin manager like Gabbiadini or Sampson.We require an experieced manager like Dave Bassett.The starting line up yesterday was so lacking in PACE it was embarracing.OVER TO YOU MR STONHILL.....TODAY!!!!!!
Ian at 3:12:46 Wednesday September 26 2001
Having read the post match comments on the official site, I note that after another defeat Wilson once again says there will be changes. Therein, at least in part, lies the problem. Ten games into the season Wilson doesn't know what his best team is, doesn't know what his best formation is, doesn't know ...... Indicted by his own words. Kevin, it is time to go.
Anon at 2:55:4 Wednesday September 26 2001
her name was lola, she was a showgirl, with yellow feathers in her hair, and dress cut down to there....
Ian at 0:57:2 Wednesday September 26 2001
If you were a betting person you could probably get reasonable odds on Bury, Wrexham and us being relegated, perm one from several for the final place. We play like we are doomed. Only a new manager can change that.
wont somebody.. at 0:49:13 Wednesday September 26 2001
...........Think of the children. Must of been about a thousand of them who were put through that experience, I think we should ask the Saints for a few quid as we seem to be doing our utmost to turn the youth of Northampton into Egg Chasers.
Kal Culater at 0:25:10 Wednesday September 26 2001
1000 extra capacity is about £10,000.00 per week (taking into account away games) which must be enough to pay off Wilson to allow us to remain in Division 2 and therefore earn more money.
TRB Mark at 0:25:2 Wednesday September 26 2001
Wilson said on Radio Northdiamonds that there were changes being made to the coaching staff. I personally think that we could do with a Howard type forward (if we are to persist in punting the ball up to the strikers) Maybe we should Howard for Gabbiadini and Luton could also throw in Broadhurst, except that I don't think he is there anymore. Another waste of a night.
Ian at 0:12:3 Wednesday September 26 2001
It probably comes down to finances, which costs more: keeping Wilson and Slade, getting gates around 4000 and getting relegated OR paying off Wilson and Slade, bringing in someone who can organise a defence and find a way to create some chances and give us a chance of staying up. If the evidence of Atkins last season is anything to go by, the Board will wait too long before wielding the axe and we will get the worst of both worlds, relegated and still having to pay off Wilson and Slade. I just hope the predictions below are accurate and something is going to be done now. Even the few remaining Wilson apologists must admit that he doesn't have a clue as to how to organise a defence. Pre-season said it all, the first 10 games have just reinforced it.
Disillusioned MK Cobbler at 23:59:10 Tuesday September 25 2001
Good for ten minutes wasn't it. And then.... Yet another peformance (if you can call it that) from a team completely devoid of any idea of how to play the game. Somebody should let them know that Howard left months ago and there was no forward on the pitch much taller than five feet - so there is no point hoofing it sixty yards in the air at them. It simply comes straight back. No one wants the ball and no one has the first idea what to do with it when they do get it. The last two efforts at home have been awful with a pretty clear lack of effort by some players who take our money under false pretences. The difference tonight was that Blackpool wanted the game and were up for it and the Cobblers were not. Ormerod put himself about up front and Forrester and Gabbiadini were noticeable because they didn't and were pale imitations of front men compared to Blackpool's No 10. Having said that, yet again the service to them was non-existent until Hodge appeared late on. Wilson talks about another forward - we need someone who can actually create chances and a midfielder or two willing to support the forwards and get into the box. And some coaching would be nice. Is Broadhurst available? It can't be coincidence that results when he and Wilson were in tandem were so good, and everything since has been so bad.
TherealslimMartinW at 23:59:2 Tuesday September 25 2001
... WE HAVE TO DEFEND!
TherealslimMartinW at 23:58:19 Tuesday September 25 2001
I'm afraid we were nothing short of a complete shambles today collectively in ALL departments barring the goalkeeping. Without Keith Welch we could have lost by seven or eight goals. It is becoming abundantly clear, that much as it pains me to say it, it is clear that Willo just is incapable or organising the side. And either an assistant is brought in with an idea about team patterns and individual responsibilities or he has to go. You cannot have so many absolutely shambolic performances and it goes back to last season without there being some serious problems in the organisation of the team. Defence has been a bleeding obvious frailty for so long now it is becoming painful yet nothing has been done. There has been a steady slide since Broadhurst left, that is well documented. But as for tonight playing two small men up front and then playing the long ball with NOBODY shouting to keep it on the floor is just mindblowingly incompetent. We could not keep the ball, Blackpool could. Our players get the ball deep, cannot play a simple sideways simple ball. No it has to be hoof. And that philosophy has to change. I am sorry but I just cannot see how Willo can change this round on his own. There has been a dramatic decline and the 7-0 and 7-1 hammerings in pre-season were a clear indicator to any team that our defence is dodgy. We knew we needed a target man and who have we got Sam Parkin, who in fairness did well for Wycombe. So why is he so bad for us. Well he is not a target man out and out first of all. So why on earth did we think he was one. We miss Steve Howard and ALSO we miss David Savage. He seemed to bring Hunty out of his shell and they were great playing together. Sure Savvo was frustrating at times but he could hold the ball up well could drift off in almost any direction and linked play well. Leaving Hunt not as exposed as he is. He is the shadow of the player he was last season. And with those we had that spine that has disappeared. Green Sammo, Savvo, Hunt, Howard, Forrester. The spine was intact week in and week out and the variations were few and far between. And that is crucial. Leads to great team understanding. We have none because we never have a settled side and it is not just down to injuries.
No I'm sorry but it is clear that with Willo we are going nowhere but down. Either he needs support quickly in the form of a Broadhurst type character who believes in defence or he has to go to make way for someone who can combine the vision of attacking passing football and a firm grasp of the fact -q
Uncle Richard at 23:47:17 Tuesday September 25 2001
Once again individuals got the blame for tonights defeat. It doesn't take a genius to see that Blackpool passed into space, and their players ran into space - result 3 goals. Only when Hodge came on to chase a hopeless cause, did we give their defence any problems. How often did dempsey take throws and his only option was Gabbs? When Blackpool went forward, all 4 midfielders went with the attack to support. We were completely bereft of any movement, support play or creativity. Not the fault of individuals, but of the organisation of the team, coaching , fitness (read injuries) , financial disasters, the club needs a shake up from the top downwards.
Mr Disgruntled at 23:45:18 Tuesday September 25 2001
I don't know if the rumour about Slade getting the sack is correct, however, if it's true then it's about bloody time. I can still remember with incredulity the sacking of Broadhurst at a point in time when we were just outside the play-offs and everything was looking rosy. We had no choice but to accept that at the time because of our league position, however, we have hardly won since.A winning combination often relies on people who have opposing views on how things should be achieved. Wilson decided that Slade was his preferred candidate, he wanted his own backroom team, and it has been found sadly wanting. Tonight, our 2 main strikers looked as if they had never trained together, let alone played a season together. Ultimately, this is Wilson's responsibility. I still believe in the squad, they just need urgent professional coaching (I site the short corner tonight as my evidence). I would also suggest a total clear-out of the youth development staff who have not produced a single player for the first team over a number of seasons.
Hotel Ender at 23:41:14 Tuesday September 25 2001
oops, players that impressed me included Roy Hunter, he tried bloody hard - he's slowly getting it back - thank god!!!
Hotel Ender at 23:39:37 Tuesday September 25 2001
I'm afraid tonight my patience with Marco Gabbiadini ran out. I always thought he would come good but I have seen pub players put in more effort and show more skill than him tonight. The great chance he had in the first half ..... for f***s sake he should at least have made the keeper make a save, then he kept giving the ball away, and one instance he told Dempsey to play it along the line and motioned as if he was going to make the line run then stayed where he was, in the inside channel. The only players to impress me tonight were Welch (at least two blinding saves) and Evatt, Asamoah tried hard but it wasn't really happening for him. And as for Pete Smith ... "Tonight's man of the match is ..... Ian Welch ........ Ian Welch .... erm .... Keith, Keith Welch" and why the f*** does he always sound so happy when announcing opposition goals???? Finally - unless something happens coaching or managerially - we will be down by Xmas (if not sooner).
Did you see him? at 23:9:47 Tuesday September 25 2001
Brett Angel was watching the match at Sixfields tonight. Poor sod.
Illinois Cobbler at 22:57:55 Tuesday September 25 2001
The lack of comment and interest on here suggest we're a busted flush. I'd appreciate a report on the game. Back for Swindon when I'll be venting my fury during the game on Wilson and Slade. They've had their chance, the time has come YOU'RE THE WEAKEST LINKS, SO PISS OFF.
Anon at 22:42:21 Tuesday September 25 2001
Read the official site, there will be changes to the coaching staff this week. Slade out? Bracewell in?
HOT OFF THE PRESS at 22:39:44 Tuesday September 25 2001
SLADE IS OUT.
NEW MAN IN ON THUSRSDAY POSSIBLY BLAKE
SAM PARKIN & WOLLEASTON LOANS TERMINATED
FORRESTER TO DIAMONDS
WILSON GIVEN UNTILL CHRISTMAS
ITS ALL TRUE JUST WAIT AND SEE
just got home from game at 22:32:51 Tuesday September 25 2001
SHIT !
Wow, cosmic at 22:29:7 Tuesday September 25 2001
But you're right, well done. BUT DOES ANYONE AT THE CLUB READ THIS OR CARE.
Wow, cosmic at 22:28:59 Tuesday September 25 2001
But you're right, well done. BUT DOES ANYONE AT THE CLUB READ THIS OR CARE.
* at 22:28:31 Tuesday September 25 2001
please leave mr wilson alone get off his back,he is a verry nice man and the father of the child what i am carrying,*annon age 16,
Anon at 22:27:17 Tuesday September 25 2001
Did someone say something??
Big Roy at 22:26:34 Tuesday September 25 2001
Could you repeat that please, I didn't quite catch it.
WILSON OUT! at 22:21:32 Tuesday September 25 2001
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Cardiff Cobbler at 22:15:56 Tuesday September 25 2001
Sorry if that was in chinese...crispy duck please
Cardiff Cobbler at 22:13:33 Tuesday September 25 2001
Thats enough board . I've been tellig you for weeks, if not months WILSON OUT. FOR GOD'S SAKE BOARD, HONG DOES IR TAKE ARE YOU ALL STUPID OR SOMETHING, or shall we just blame it on injuries again...........T#o#s#s#s#e#r#s#
gonz at 21:50:40 Tuesday September 25 2001
I was always under the impression that,in this life,if you fuck up in your job,you get the sack.So why is it that football managers come to the Cobblers,do a shit job,and we have to get rid of them with a pay cheque?I don't understand.Can't contracts be drawn up so we don't get fleeced when we have to dump a manager?They have it too easy.By not doing their job properly,they have broken their terms of employment,surely?The writing was on the wall at the end of last season,during the dismal pre-season friendlies and now this season.Did we really expect anything else?WE CANNOT AFFORD TO GET RELEGATED.Things MUST change.It is time for Kevin Wilson and Russell Slade to go.I am fed up with the inconsistencies of this season.The two wins are just flashes in the pan giving the supporters false hope.
Rob Dunkley at 21:44:29 Tuesday September 25 2001
Fair enough Rodney, if you add the evidence of last season from Feb onwards it is pretty damning. Will Wilson last till his 2nd anniversary
Rodders at 21:43:13 Tuesday September 25 2001
It's not a case of 'changing colours' it's more a case of acting on evidence accumulated over nine league matches this season instead of three or four. Other clubs have started the sacking season - Wrexham, Exeter - it's time we followed.
Spud2 at 21:29:14 Tuesday September 25 2001
3-1 to Blackpool. Burgess the scorer
Spud2 at 21:27:8 Tuesday September 25 2001
3-0 to Blackpool
Rob Dunkley at 21:9:35 Tuesday September 25 2001
Rodney, you have changed your colours - if Blackpool make it 3-0 then surely even Stonhill will kick Wilson and his cronies out - fine advert for Town
Rodney at 21:4:1 Tuesday September 25 2001
Another defeat, and despite the injuries, surely KW's time has run out?
cobblers 1 0 down !! at 20:21:56 Tuesday September 25 2001
fuck!!
anon at 20:7:38 Tuesday September 25 2001
anyone out there want textual commentary here? Assuming you can't listen to it from the www.ntfc.co.uk site.
Anon at 19:47:19 Tuesday September 25 2001
BBC Radio Fucking Diamonds
Anon at 18:31:11 Tuesday September 25 2001
allan smart? former cobblers loanee?
Miffed at 18:16:27 Tuesday September 25 2001
Anon at 17:10 you've missed my point completely (not unusual on this site). I will always support the club but that doesn't mean I have to blindly agree with all they do. We had lots of "new shiney" casuals at Wembley. Where did they all go? The marketing of this club is almost non-existent. Kid-a-quid at cup matches, when everyone would benefit, would have been a good idea. However, the QPR match was full price and we shot ourselves in the foot at Middlesbro' by insisting on full price there. High profile, well considered marketing could do so much to attract the huge potential fanbase in this area. Unfortunately, it's another area of expertise in which we are sadly lacking.
Anon at 17:53:50 Tuesday September 25 2001
No - and he hasnt been fit all season - but that doesnt mean he wont play.
Anon at 17:39:57 Tuesday September 25 2001
Is Hargreaves fit??please say yes or i might have to kill myself
Anon at 17:39:24 Tuesday September 25 2001
According to the rivals site, wilson's looking at Brett Angell (suprise, suprise) and Allan Smart
Anon at 17:12:57 Tuesday September 25 2001
I agree with miffed - this sort of thing happens all the time in marketing the 'lets get new customers and stuff the loyal ones we've had for years' attitude.
Anon at 17:10:48 Tuesday September 25 2001
Hopefully well lose the miffed supporters and gain nice, new, shiney ones that want to support the club. More kid a quid is what i say.
Still Miffed at 17:6:22 Tuesday September 25 2001
I'll whinge all I like thanks. Not only do the club expect me to stump up my hard earned money 3 months before the season starts but they then penalise me for my loyalty. Another example of ill thought through marketing in an attempt to attract the casual supporter whilst pissing of the committed ones.
Sid at 16:46:27 Tuesday September 25 2001
errrr....... or Cynic even!
Anon at 16:19:40 Tuesday September 25 2001
Stop whinging..
Miffed at 15:2:53 Tuesday September 25 2001
So do all of us who paid full price for our kids up front get a refund tonight? Answers on a postcard to : Miserable old tight git, West Stand, Rip-offFields
John Quay at 14:57:59 Tuesday September 25 2001
Yeah, its kid a quid or a pony for tony or a monkey for a junkie.
Anon at 14:52:19 Tuesday September 25 2001
Or it can point to Collymore
Sid at 14:49:20 Tuesday September 25 2001
As exclusively revealed by myself on NTFCunofficial.com Cyril and Massey! Follow this link - http://northamptontown.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=964&p=2&stid=8182169
Cynic at 14:15:1 Tuesday September 25 2001
The Derby and Walsall connections suggest that Angell could be the one. After all Wilson only signs his old mates!
Massey at 14:9:58 Tuesday September 25 2001
Put your money on the new striker being.....
BRETT ANGEL
Anon at 14:0:25 Tuesday September 25 2001
According to the Chron it's an experienced Div 1 striker who has played in the Prem. Which all points to Brett Angell.
Reality Bites at 12:30:52 Tuesday September 25 2001
Q: What do you call a blonde with pigtails?
A: A blowjob with handlebars.
Anon at 12:17:6 Tuesday September 25 2001
Greenacre? As if! Nigel Spackman has been watching him for ages along with other first division clubs. Why would he come here? More importantly, we could never afford him!
Anon at 12:2:38 Tuesday September 25 2001
Why what happened last time? Never know he could bring David Seal back
Dyl at 10:47:6 Tuesday September 25 2001
Do you seriously think Greenacre would come here after last time?
BIOYA at 10:46:35 Tuesday September 25 2001
It bloody well is not you stupid idiot. The striker that KW is after is Jon A**ley a bloody good Keeper/Centre Back/Right Winger/Full Blooded Finisher and young too.He'll be signed within the decade.Failing that it'll be another Aussie a couple of years later !!....you heard it here first
Anon at 10:38:22 Tuesday September 25 2001
The Striker/s who Wilson is after are either Chris Greenacre from Mansfield or Jermaine Alliedare on loan from Arsenal
Ant Collett at 9:41:45 Tuesday September 25 2001
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Anon at 9:4:55 Tuesday September 25 2001
yes
Paul S at 8:59:26 Tuesday September 25 2001
Is it quid-a-kid tonight?
Anon at 8:52:57 Tuesday September 25 2001
I would just like to say how relieved i am am that this site is still as it was,Having just looked at the totaly re designed ntfc.co.uk site,it is pants what have they done to it ?,why, the first article i choose to look at turns out to be a feature about man u's team photos ?,as i said pants ,good that this site is still here for THE FANS OF THE COBBLERS.
Anon at 8:52:27 Tuesday September 25 2001
Female Fan. You can rub me anyday
Hartwell at 8:38:22 Tuesday September 25 2001
Yes, The Real Martin Smith,. I agree - the only useful front partnership we have had for sometime was Howard and Forrester. I was not a great fan of Howard's but he did hold the ball up for Forrester and they played off each other well. To sell Jamie and bring back Howard seems to me to a move devoid of all reason. Is smells of panic to me. Having been away for two weeks I was hoping to come back to better times. Alas no. Brighton as someone else has said seemed to have been just a false dawn. As for
Anon at 3:30:59 Tuesday September 25 2001
i was talking to a bloke in the know that told me the cobblers have got enough money to keep going untill christmas.
Anon at 3:28:24 Tuesday September 25 2001
sgroin halfway between your nuts and your kneecap thats if you are a man.
Anon at 3:26:22 Tuesday September 25 2001
WE ARE DOOMED.
Anon at 22:29:49 Monday September 24 2001
sgroin Where's that?
Anon at 22:20:4 Monday September 24 2001
till?
Shopping till?
Female fan at 21:47:41 Monday September 24 2001
Can I be the first to volunteer to help rub Hargreave sgroin till it gets better?
Anon at 21:36:2 Monday September 24 2001
COLLYMORE'S WAGES WOULD COST MORE THAN THE RESTS (EXCEPT GABBIADINI) WAGES PUT TOGETHER
Anon at 20:40:37 Monday September 24 2001
COLLYMORE
Anon at 20:40:14 Monday September 24 2001
so who is the forward he is gonna bring in?
Spud2 at 18:54:29 Monday September 24 2001
From the official newspage: PETERBOROUGH MATCH all ticket for Cobblers fans.Tickets go on sale tomorrow for season ticket holders
Cardiff Cobbler at 18:51:28 Monday September 24 2001
Two great results on Sat, ours of course and Cardiff losing at home for the first time in 18 months. It could have been us with some prowess up front.Apparently Huddersfield played them off the park. Just goes to show its not all down to money. Motivation and tactical awareness is just as important, as is confidence. KW has earned himself only the smallest breather. I'm still sure he has to go, because a change is as good as a rest and he's had his time. Tomorrow will be the smallest league gate at sixfields and that, almost regardless of the result, must surely be enough to push the board into action
The Drilling Cobbler at 18:2:17 Monday September 24 2001
Firstly, it was great to hear that we won at last on Saturday - I was receiving constant updates via my mobile phone whilst attending the CART event at Rockingham, which ironically turned out to be almost as boring an event as what has taken place at Sixfields recently. So no difference there then - different sport but the same level of entertainment! The difference being that I was fortunate enough to have received a complimentary ticket. Unfortunately, I have to pay to watch NTFC so I generally expect some form of entertainment from my investment. That expectation has now become hope. Hope which secondly brings me to tomorrow nights game when we entertain Blackpool, the first of two 'winnable' games at home this week. KW's comments concerning discipline seem a tad strange - was he discussing his players at that point or the woodwork at Vale Park and the inept forward play that the PV forwards produced. Of course, I can only go on reports from people I know and those that I have read in the press, but I couldnt help but notice that for the first time this season, one of my 'heroes' made it into the News Of The World 2nd division team of the week. And who was it? Kieth Welch - our goal keeper! Credit where credits due, the team secured an away win at last, and generally speaking an element of luck is always required to achieve that. But once again it was apparent that all the signs of a relegated team were evident. Poor movement, poor set pieces, no goals from a tremendous (on paper) forward line, and an overally exposed goalkeeper. And help too from the woodwork. Tomorrow is the acid test - we have at last the opportunity to take some confidence into a home game resulting from a win on our travels against a team that are still settling into a higher division. A club who have invested very little money into their team following promotion via the play-offs. It will be a small crowd with only the most loyal home supporters attending. An opportunity for the players to prove that they are fully behind their manager, who lets face it has verbally supported them through the media more than any current manager of NTFC that I can recall. Even Gabbadini evaded a slagging following his rediculous act of petulance versus Chesterfield. Professional yes, blinkered possibly. Come Saturday evening we will know the outcome. Because a defeat at London Road will merely cause a knee-jerk reaction from even the most level headed of us - and that does not include me! I still want him out along with Slade, but at the same time admire his persistance and determination to put things right. Money aside, many weaker men would have walked away, including myself, but KW hasnt done that and appears that he will not leave unless pushed. So I guess we have to get behind the team again and hope that he does turn things around. Judging results/performances during the post Broadhurst months I somehow doubt that he will. Ironic that our MOM on Saturday was an Atkins signing as was the captain(Hunter) who was made captain because of injurys to the usual captain(Frain) - also an Atkins signing - and the club captain(Sammo) who was a Barnwell signing.
Ilinois Cobbler at 17:19:37 Monday September 24 2001
According to the News of the World Leeds are to make a £2m bid for Keigan Parker of St Johnstone who was reported to be moving to the Cobblers about a year ago for £100k. I despair of our lack of ambition, never more truly encapsulated than in reports that we're to re-sign donkey man Howard, who can't hit a f@*6ing barn door and will spend a third of the season suspended. Clever dealing or what?
pedant at 16:59:3 Monday September 24 2001
athena, it's all very well taking the mickey out of other people's lack of vocabulary but if you're going to do so, please, please spell the words that you use correctly. eloquent.
Anon at 16:10:31 Monday September 24 2001
Meaning...
Athena at 15:29:6 Monday September 24 2001
I do so love the elequant comments that appear on this board.
Anon at 15:11:56 Monday September 24 2001
We love you Jamie we do, we love you Jamie we do, we love you Jamie we do oh Jamie we love you. F*** off Luton, F*** off Luton. Keep the lazy lanky shit Howard
TOP at 13:45:40 Monday September 24 2001
Asa and Jamie up front? Be serious. I find it very hard to judge the coaches, KW and Parkin - how can you coach professional football players if they cannot pass the ball to their own player? I have watched set pieces being practice up at Moulton on my day off (yes,yes, very sad) and then seen the play at Sixfields - no connection, the ball nowhere near where it ought to have gone. That is not bad management, it is not bad coaching, it is not a poor target man. It is bad play. I have no idea whether Parkin is any good - he has never been at the receiving end of good play to him. Jamie only scores if the target man or Gabbi feeds him. If the target man doesn't receive then neither does Jamie. Thus no goals. We might have a magager problem, we might have a coaching problem, we might have a useless target man - I have no idea. But what we have is very poor play out of defence.
we love you chrissy we do! at 13:26:3 Monday September 24 2001
Hargreaves has been injured for a while, he keeps playing through it though cos a) he's probably our best player this season b) Kev hasn't really got that many other options c) he's a winner and IMO should be up there for captaincy d) he's a double-hard bastard e) his blood is changing to Claret!
GET RID OF at 13:20:33 Monday September 24 2001
Them two inelligible pr*cks that play the music at home games.
anon at 13:12:38 Monday September 24 2001
Another injury!!!! Hargreaves could be out for tomorrow, are we just unlucky or is it some thing we are doing wrong on the training ground .Have we too many coaches that the players are busting a gut to try and please them all.
Pickled Judge at 13:6:27 Monday September 24 2001
If anyone is interested in 2 tickets for Scotland v Latvia at Hampden please email me.
Gary Mossop at 13:1:59 Monday September 24 2001
And Parkin does???!!!! You are having a laugh. If Penguins couls talk they would say 'Hi, I'm Parkin'.
Dyl at 12:53:58 Monday September 24 2001
We were very poor on Saturday. In the first half we were completely clueless and it was only Welchy who kept us in the game. Gabbi and Asamoah have to be the first choice pairing as both of them played better than Parkin and Forrester. As Gabbi is now suspended I wouldpartner Parkin with Asa cos Jamie just does not look interested.
Simon at 12:46:54 Monday September 24 2001
I don't think we should get too carried away with the result on Saturday, as pleasing as it was. I've always had some sympathy with the Wilson arguement that things would improve as the injury crisis improved, and who knows he may yet be proved to be right. However, the jury is still out on many other aspects as far as I am concerned. Where is the firepower up front, the seeming lack of any tactical awareness, the lack of motivation, the quality of the coaching - in fact all of the issues well discussed on this board over the last few weeks. I hoped we had turned the corner after the Brighton game but it proved a false dawn, and we cannot afford to wait forever for it to come.
neil at 12:18:28 Monday September 24 2001
Any date yet for the Maunsell cup?
get behind 'em at 12:17:13 Monday September 24 2001
eeeeeiiiiiiieeeeeeeiiiiiiiieeeeiiiioooooo up the football league we go, when we win promotion, this is what we'll sing, we are cobblers, we are cobblers, Kevin Wilson's king! UTC, FTP, FTD, 2 weeks to go
Anon at 12:5:50 Monday September 24 2001
We're shit and we're going down
P-P-P-Peckish at 7:38:48 Monday September 24 2001
P-P-P-Parkin
:oP at 1:25:58 Monday September 24 2001
parkin and spedding out
norris at 0:31:30 Monday September 24 2001
Just noticed we are joint leaders for current away wins with err.. 1
Spedding for Manager at 22:46:23 Sunday September 23 2001
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TherealslimMartinW at 20:55:0 Sunday September 23 2001
Of course god knows what this does to Jamie's morale. Official statements saying he should go to Wycombe and now they are talking about off loading him to Luton in the Third. Cant be a happy man. And he certainly hasnt looked like it for a while.
TherealslimMartinW at 20:47:33 Sunday September 23 2001
F..ing crazy. We get rid of one half of THE partnership Howard to Luton rendering Forrester pissed off and ineffective and then decide oh here's a good idea lets bring Howard back and get rid of the the other half Forrester. Its totally and utterly devoid of sense.
You can tell I am pissed off.
Anon at 20:7:13 Sunday September 23 2001
Not really it was a far from convincing performance and I think deep down we all know that we will not progress much with KW and Slade. At any other club they would have been sacked by now.
Wind and sails spring to mind! at 19:40:24 Sunday September 23 2001
Nothing like a victory to shut you all up. Bugger all has been posted in the last 24 hours!
Anon at 19:19:11 Sunday September 23 2001
William Blake would be more likely. I'm sure he would have a few depressing sonnets in mind for the present situation.
Noel Blake at 18:28:40 Sunday September 23 2001
Will be the new Cobblers manager next week I spotted him at sixfields over the weekend with Stonehill and he left Exeter today, Atkins for Exeter, he could do with the Grecian 2000???
TOP at 17:14:54 Sunday September 23 2001
I hear that Parkin is not doing as well with us as elsewhere because the Boo Boys have got to him - as they have with several players. He is a big lad but very young and inexperienced- and not use to being ridiculed by his own supporters. It doesn't help if he spends most of the match running twenty yards towards the side line in order to try to make contact with the ball that has been booted from the back to where ever there is a clump of defenders. Our passing from defence is just as bad as in the mid field - why blame the target if the ball is played innaccurately? Why blame the manager if they passing is woeful? It is difficult to hit a moving Target - but the target shouldn't have to run so far to collect the ball - that really is making it easy for the defender, makes the defender look better than he is, the Target worse than he is. It took Howard a long time to settle in to this style of play, when he did settle, he played better ... so we sold him. If the Cobblers supporters keep abusing Parkin, he will never settle. If he settles and gets support, he too will certainly play better - that would be the time to judge him, not at a time when the team is playing so badly, so innaccurately.
NTFC@2view at 15:42:59 Sunday September 23 2001
Funny old game really. When JF scored we did well, when he stopped, we did/are doing badly. He's still 'everyone's' hero and Wilson is everyone's villain.
ADAM, Leicester. at 15:35:56 Sunday September 23 2001
DIARY OF A COBBLERS FAN. Stewarding at Leicester City v Fulham my mind was well away from the Carling Stand upper and the crowd. Instead it was very much on the 2nd division tie of my beloved Cobblers at Port Vale. We are not allowed to take mobiles into Filbert Street but with the promise of the half time and final score updates prompted me to risk losing my job. While the leicester fans went for a overly priced burger at half-time I had to sneek off to the toilet to see what the vibrating mobile was going to tell me. O-0!! In the second half Leicester were playing well and looked like scoring. But what about the cobblers? My phone vibrated secretly in my stewards jacket. Were the cobblers a goal down? 'I went to the toilet' too read what Kev, he's a bit of a plum really and a QPR fan, had sent. My messages had failed as my message list was full!! FUCK! I was in risk of my job, aimlessly in the carling stand toilets pretending to look for bombs just so I could find out what the action was at Port Vale. My desperation prompted me to ring Kev the plum and get a verbal. WE WERE A GOAL UP!! I shouted at a man painting porcelain "YEEEEEEEEHHHHHH, FUCKING YES!!!" He looked shocked and scarred. While he was shaking the drips I explained the cobblers were a goal up with 15 mins to go. Not sharing my enthusiasm he buggered off. I returned to my position at the Carling stand upper with fingers crossed and prayed that we would hold on...we did!!
:0) at 15:23:56 Sunday September 23 2001
I've heard that it's forrester going Howard and cash coming! Wilson wont be axed cuz you still owe everyone money eg Atkins, Kettering etc
NTFC@2view at 14:48:56 Sunday September 23 2001
Are you sure it's not Forrester for Howard plus cash?
Anon at 14:12:45 Sunday September 23 2001
This may be Wilsons worst and most stupid mistake of being Cobblers boss-forrester + cash for howard
Barry Fry's Dietician at 13:0:59 Sunday September 23 2001
Is it kid for a quid on tuesday night v Blackpool?
IF YOUR GOING TO BOROUGH CLAP YOUR HANDS!
Wilson must still go at 11:55:4 Sunday September 23 2001
Get him OUT or we will be down!!!
Anon at 11:11:32 Sunday September 23 2001
This week it's my turn to be truely desparate - surely things can't get worse than this can they?
Hotel Ender at 10:34:35 Sunday September 23 2001
Well....for the first time in weeks, the contents of "Dun Hotelendin" remained intact after 5 o'clock. Mrs H.E. didn't get her usual verbal slapping, the moggie wasn't kicked up the stairs, and the budgie whistled chirpilly. Please Mr. Wilson, I don't care how we do it, but could we have some more results like that please (Mrs H.E. says please as well)
DavCobbler at 10:1:59 Sunday September 23 2001
Good report Gus, can't argue with any of that. Bring on the Blackpool!
Re Jamie at 10:0:40 Sunday September 23 2001
If Jamie is exchanged for cash and Howard, I think the team would benefit.Thank you for the goals to keep us in the second,but how many goals has he scored in the last 9 months? why does he seem to have lost pace? why through his career has he moved clubs after two years? With Asamoah and Gabbiadini we have options,but a permanent signing in midfield like Evatt is a higher priority!
Onlyhatebandwaggoners at 9:51:48 Sunday September 23 2001
Whilst I have my own opinions about what actions Mr Stonhill and Wilson should be doing,now is the time for all proper Cobblers supporters to rally around the team for the forthcoming games!(especially BORO').It is this passion that seperates us from the plastic bandwaggoners at Nene Park.
A Childs View at 8:48:51 Sunday September 23 2001
I've just realised!! Cobblers at home on Tuesday and Saturday!! Both Blackpool and Swindon are in the bottom half - come on, 4 - 6 points from these please Mr Wilson.
A Childs View at 8:37:31 Sunday September 23 2001
Cheers for the match report Gus, seems a fair reflection from other things I've heard. I couldn't really care less about the performance - it was three points alone that mattered yesterday. No coincidence that the last two league games with Burgess in the team has resulted in us keeping clean sheets and winning. Our lack of defence has been the key difficulty over our first few games. I don't think we'll take the division by storm, but, with a defence back we stand a chance of staying up - I'd take that right now! Its also good to see Welchy back, however, I feel Sollitt has been really unlucky to have been asked to deputise when the defence in front of him was also in tatters. Don't lose confidence Adam, it'd be very different playing behind Frain, Sammo, Burgess and Lavin!! Lets hope we can build on yesterdays win next Saturday. Confidence is a fragile animal but it is possible to win it back, look at what's happening to Chesterfield and Posh!! 2 things need doing - getting Asa on a longer contract and getting a genuine target man. If that means cancelling Wolleaston and Parkin's loans so be it - I'm struggling to see what both of them are supposed to be offering the team, although I accept Parkin must have something in view of his previous record, perhaps he's just a fairweather player? Shame Paul Moody has gone back to Oxford, he'd have done for the rest of this season. Always liked him for Fulham and then Millwall. Oh yeah, one final word, all those who have criticised Roy Hunter - you've got football pie all over your face!! Roy is the greatest and a genuine Cobblers stalwart, it is never right to criticise him in the way some people have on here!!
ADU at 8:11:19 Sunday September 23 2001
Not his problem MK....Isn't he supposed to be a PROFESSIONAL ??? He gets paid to perform on the pitch f**k motivation he still collects his wages. Spineless Pooftah Barsteward.
MK Cobbler at 8:0:9 Sunday September 23 2001
Thanks Gus for your report on the match. Wasn't there but from what I heard your summary is very accurate. Just a couple of comments to add. It is easy to see why Jamie is going through a bad patch. We turn down a £400,000 offer from Millwall which he wanted us to accept so that he could play 1st division football; then we accept a few months later an offer for just £200,000 from Wycombe and he turned down the move; now it becomes public knowledge that we are prepared to swap Jamie for Howard. Would you feel motivated?!!
Gus at 1:6:47 Sunday September 23 2001
Why no comments on the match? This was sadly a poor game between two struggling teams, one struggling to overcome a deficit of confidence, the other simply struggling to hit the target at all. Fortunately Cobblers were only the former. No-one could have been surprised if we’d gone away with a one-nil or even two-nil scoreline against us. Port Vale took it in turns to see how far from goal they could skew their shots. The difference in the Cobblers’ performance was down to Welch’s command in goal – particularly a instinctive tip over the bar in the first half- and Burgess lending stability to the defence. The decision to substitute Forrester and Parkin was both surprising – when was the last time we saw two halftime substitutions? – and unsurprising as neither had produced an attempt worthy of the name in the first 45 mins. It is sad to see Forrester floundering so desperately but his confidence can hardly have been boosted by the news that his manager was willing to swap him for Howard only a day before. It remains a mystery why Parkin has impressed at previous clubs but is so out of sorts here. The addition of Asamoah in the second half was perhaps the most entertaining feature of a lacklustre match; every time he got the ball, and more often than not he had to win it himself than receive it from his midfield, things happened. At one point there was the comical sight of three Vale players all attempting to deprive him of the ball at the same time. When Vale played well, they looked good, passing the ball neatly and swiftly, holding on to it when necessary. Cobblers repeatedly failed this test, players carelessly losing balls, or playing the long pass into space in the hope that it would reach a claret shirt. They rarely looked as fluid as their opponents in their best moments. This could be the result of a sequence of defeats but lack of service to the forwards by the midfield and the inability to string passes together has been a feature of the side for the past six months and more. It is difficult to say whether this win will make any difference in the longer term, but with two home matches against inconsistent teams, there is chance to capitalise on the boost this win represents. There are many other struggling sides around the Cobblers. Just eight days ago, Chesterfield hadn’t won a match, now, three wins in succession puts them in the top half of the table. Finally, to the moron two seats to my right, who offered not one word of encouragement throughout the whole match and constantly sniped and denigrated the team, especially Parkin, thankfully at the time out of hearing range, why do you bother to turn up at all?
Anon at 22:53:25 Saturday September 22 2001
Don't go to Teamtalk, G. It's normally absloute rubbish.
Toots at 22:28:29 Saturday September 22 2001
Has nobody anything to say? Surely someone went today and would like to share the experience with the rest of us? If we had lost you wouldn't have been able to move for Anon's!!
g at 22:17:30 Saturday September 22 2001
i can't stand the Cobblers Official site - everytime I try it, it takes ages to materialise. Now if I want to know something I click onto The Cobblers or Teamtalk. Surely something can be done to improve the speed it works at! It's not a very good advert for the CLUB. Well done today - It's all positive for the future. UTC.
BBAB at 20:24:41 Saturday September 22 2001
Fine NTFC, but I disagree, Chesterfield were dire and we were worse.
NTFC@2view at 20:11:8 Saturday September 22 2001
BBAB. I counter with Macclesfield and Barnet when Coops scored for them. Much worse.
Anon at 20:2:48 Saturday September 22 2001
still think we'll go down!
NTFC@2view at 19:51:30 Saturday September 22 2001
Nice one Mr Disgruntled.
BBAB at 19:40:49 Saturday September 22 2001
The game v Chesterfield last week was probably the worse played at Sixfields. Now who has a short memory?
Mr Disgruntled at 18:19:56 Saturday September 22 2001
What a relief to get 3 more points & how short the memories of the 'bring Atkins back' brigade. We were relegated to Div 3 playing appalingly boring negative football. Even if we go down again this season, the football couldn't possibly be worse to watch than it was when Atkins was in his decline. How would he manage with a squad of our size,....he had to keep buying players because he kept falling out with all of the 1st team regulars. That is one reason we are in the shite financially, he squandered all the Wembley money....twice.
Ray at 18:18:30 Saturday September 22 2001
We are now off the bottom, tied with 3 other Clubs. The current table has been updated. Cheers.
Anon at 17:53:9 Saturday September 22 2001
Oxford at home in the LDV then!
Ralph at 17:37:26 Saturday September 22 2001
Someone called Howard played and SCORED for Luton today!
Claret through and through at 17:27:48 Saturday September 22 2001
Can we now just for one evening forget all the negativity, and enjoy.
bob at 17:25:4 Saturday September 22 2001
we stil want wilson out say we still want wilson out
Anon at 17:17:10 Saturday September 22 2001
ROY HUNTER HAVE A PINT ON ME!!!
Anon at 17:12:26 Saturday September 22 2001
YES!!!!!!!!!
splat at 17:4:30 Saturday September 22 2001
we love you cobblers we do, we love you cobblers we do, we love you cobblers we do, OHHHHHH, COBBLERS WE LOVE YOU!!
Ralph at 16:57:43 Saturday September 22 2001
I think we are off the bottom!
Paul at 16:57:32 Saturday September 22 2001
Good Howard is playing well for Luton, then I'm happy if they keep him and we keep Jammie... it won't be long now before we get some good form and that rubs off on Jammie!
Splat at 16:56:39 Saturday September 22 2001
woohoo, 1-0!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
Sid at 16:56:37 Saturday September 22 2001
YYYYYEEEEEESSSSS!!!!! Woo-HOOOOOOOOOO!
Ray@ at 16:56:6 Saturday September 22 2001
ALL OVER!!! Cobblers win!!
Sid at 16:55:47 Saturday September 22 2001
And Luton! Howard scored their first and they won 5-1!
splat at 16:55:27 Saturday September 22 2001
30 seconds.....
splat at 16:55:16 Saturday September 22 2001
30 seconds.....
Sid at 16:55:8 Saturday September 22 2001
What's up with Pooh? They have scored a load of goals again?!?! Beat Bristol City 4-1?!?!
Ray at 16:54:21 Saturday September 22 2001
Not you splat
Ray at 16:53:51 Saturday September 22 2001
PRAT!! Currently 2 mins left of 3 minutes injury time. Still 0-1
splat at 16:53:19 Saturday September 22 2001
3 minutes left, COME ON!!!!
All over at 16:52:36 Saturday September 22 2001
Port Vale score twice in the last minute - final result Port Vale 2 Northampton 1
Sid at 16:52:10 Saturday September 22 2001
I have no nails left........ !! ;-)
Ray at 16:51:0 Saturday September 22 2001
2 mins left!!.....
Sid at 16:48:33 Saturday September 22 2001
I'm in shock still..... we have scored away from home, the other team haven't..... so that means we are... winning??? Can't be true.....
Anon at 16:45:8 Saturday September 22 2001
7 and a half mins left
Anon at 16:44:35 Saturday September 22 2001
im scared. please please please please please please hold on to this.
Anon at 16:41:56 Saturday September 22 2001
is collymore playing?
ivesy at 16:41:41 Saturday September 22 2001
one nil to cobblers i must pinch myself
Paul at 16:41:7 Saturday September 22 2001
IF IF IF IF IF IF MAJOR IF HERE... we WIN... it would be first away win in 10 months! Hunters First goal since home to Maccelsfield in Dec 99!!
Anon at 16:40:40 Saturday September 22 2001
bury are losing, if it stays like this we are off the bottom
Anon at 16:39:42 Saturday September 22 2001
first time we have gone 1-0 up apart from brighton?
Anon at 16:38:17 Saturday September 22 2001
hargreaves off carruthers on
Anon at 16:37:39 Saturday September 22 2001
just put it out
Sid at 16:37:32 Saturday September 22 2001
YYYYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
COME ON!!!!! at 16:37:11 Saturday September 22 2001
I always said we were good!!!!!
Anon at 16:36:44 Saturday September 22 2001
what a difference welchy makes to confidence!
Paul at 16:35:42 Saturday September 22 2001
Yessssssss!!!!!!!!!
Ray at 16:35:28 Saturday September 22 2001
HUNTER SCORES!!
Anon at 16:35:11 Saturday September 22 2001
hunter hunter hunter
Paul at 16:29:27 Saturday September 22 2001
Parkin also went off at half time.... Wilson swapped both the forwards.. sounds like he was unhappy that despite the defence doing their job well, the forwards weren't able to put it into the net.
Anon at 16:26:35 Saturday September 22 2001
howard has scored for luton
Rodders at 16:23:36 Saturday September 22 2001
Still goalless, according to Teamtalk.
Radio Northampton at 16:23:32 Saturday September 22 2001
So sorry for the cock up. Vale Park sounds so much like Nene Park.
Anon at 16:22:38 Saturday September 22 2001
Thanks Rafe
Ray at 16:22:16 Saturday September 22 2001
Does anyone know who went off for Asamoah and Gabbiadini? Forrester I guess - haven't heard about him for ages. Hunter?
Ralph at 16:19:37 Saturday September 22 2001
Lively start to the second half by both teams. Gabbi and Asamoah on for Parkin and Jamie.
Ray at 16:17:20 Saturday September 22 2001
Current score is 0-0 - forget the idiots.
Anon at 16:15:26 Saturday September 22 2001
why dont you go back to playing with your dolls and jigsaws you twat ?
Anon at 16:12:52 Saturday September 22 2001
the cobblers
Anon at 16:10:0 Saturday September 22 2001
Who did Gabbas come on for and is he the only change?
Anon at 16:9:40 Saturday September 22 2001
who
Anon at 16:8:56 Saturday September 22 2001
cobblers scored 1-0
in the know@bbc radio northampton at 16:5:16 Saturday September 22 2001
the reason we are not bringing you the full match commentry is because one of the sound engineers made a almighty fuck up and sent the outside broadcast unit to nene park, he thought thats where it was suposed to be, by the time the producer in the studio realised,it was to late to get the o'b unit up to vale park,so adam blackmore is at vale park and as he manages to scrounge a mobile phone off a fan he can phone in a quick update,
Rado Northampton at 15:58:37 Saturday September 22 2001
would like to deeply appologise due to technical difficulties beyond our control we are unable to bring a comentry from Vale park today, we have put out this appology on air several times but our switchboard has been jammed with complaints,and i see several people have posted on here their dissatisfaction/wanting to know whats happening, once again sorry,
Whoops. at 15:56:57 Saturday September 22 2001
http://www.ntfc.co.uk/match/view/match_live/0,1563,10425,00.html
Ray at 15:56:36 Saturday September 22 2001
For those complaining about Radio Northampton, dont forget you can get complete coverage on thhttp://www.ntfc.co.uk/match/view/match_live/0,1563,10425,00.htmle Official Site.
Ian at 15:55:58 Saturday September 22 2001
Pooh are beating Bristol City 3-0, which says something for what confidence will do for you and puts our performance against City and since in perspective.
g at 15:53:57 Saturday September 22 2001
thanks for the link again ray
Ralph at 15:53:16 Saturday September 22 2001
Parkin had a one-on-one but missed, Evatt also spurned a good chance. Welchy made a good save too but all square and we look good to get something from the game.
Ralph at 15:51:43 Saturday September 22 2001
Half-time whistle goes 0-0.
Ralph at 15:49:41 Saturday September 22 2001
Still 0-0, ref has added three minutes. Shot whistles past Welchy's upright.
Radio Northampton at 15:45:41 Saturday September 22 2001
Port Vale pulled the plug on the circuitry and as such no broadcast is possible. Would you all kindly return to your prams now, please.
Anon at 15:44:32 Saturday September 22 2001
They said at 2.55 that they had technical problems at Vale Park and so went to Nene Park, so why can they go to Adam Blackmore and get updates on the Cobblers? Something fishy me thinks
Anon at 15:33:29 Saturday September 22 2001
your right on that one mate
pissed off at 15:32:18 Saturday September 22 2001
Bl***y radio Northampton load of boll**ks what the f***k are they doing, cobblers away direones at home and they are commenting in the direones,bunch of f***ing toss**s
Line up at 15:16:23 Saturday September 22 2001
Welch, Dempsey, Spedding, D Burgess, Hope, Hunter, Evatt, Hunt, Hargreaves, Parkin, Forrester. Subs: Asamoah, Gabbiadini, Carruthers, Hodge, Sollitt.
Anon at 15:5:34 Saturday September 22 2001
Oh jamie jamie, jamie jamie jamie jamie steve howard
Anon at 15:2:36 Saturday September 22 2001
whats the line up
Anon at 15:2:5 Saturday September 22 2001
radio northampton? radio bollocks mor
e like
Toots at 14:47:51 Saturday September 22 2001
If Steve Howard returns he will be under an awful ot of pressure to deliver from day one, particularly if he is swapped for Forrester. When he was here he had his detractors, culminating in the shameful scenes, led by Albert and his bunch of 12 year old sychophants, away to Brighton. It wouldn't belong before thay were abusing him again, so in my book he should not return.
Anon at 14:10:59 Saturday September 22 2001
Jamie/Steve deal is off.
Todays Team at 14:1:6 Saturday September 22 2001
Gleasure,Adcock,McGoldrick,Coy,Senior,Wilcox,Singleton,Hill,Gilbert,Morley,Reed. I wish!
Mark Shiarvi at 13:8:34 Saturday September 22 2001
Hmmm. I think thats how you spell my surname. Do you remember that goal I scored at Cambridge when we won 4 2. I was class. I,m still fit at 43, will you pick me please Kevin
Anon at 12:55:13 Saturday September 22 2001
Stop moaning about posting as Anon, if you use a name you get ripped off anyway. You should be able to tell which Anons are not me (crap spelling, grammar etc). Stop suggesting that for some reason I am hiding. Why would I do that? It's only a message board!
Anon at 12:52:25 Saturday September 22 2001
You haven't ducked yet, but you have an awful lot of egg on your face NTFC@2view. Perhaps you should start ducking now.
Anon at 12:39:45 Saturday September 22 2001
the teams shit sack them all put in the youth team at least they go down fighting,
NTFC@2view at 12:32:17 Saturday September 22 2001
Why don't you use a 'name' Anon at 10:23:34? You 'know' who I am and things I'm likely to say, but there are 4 of your(?) posts on here - probably 4 different people. At the beginning of the season I posted, under my name, my opinions on our 5 new signings. People scoffed at them and said they were copying them so they could throw them back at me later. Haven't had to duck yet, but I was prepared to be challenged. You hide behind Anon so no-one can remind you of what you said.
Anon at 10:23:34 Saturday September 22 2001
And before you say it NTFC@2view, no we don't want KW getting his managerial experience here. He clearly cannot do it. Most managers who have gone on to prove themselves have at least been able to avoid relegation at this level. KW has brought in his own players and coaching staff yet things continue to get worse. That's poor management and proof that KW will not make the grade as a manager.
Anon at 10:19:50 Saturday September 22 2001
That's the point. Atkins won't come back but he is exactly what the club needs. What we get is an amateur/rookie with a useless assistant.
CHRIS at 9:10:31 Saturday September 22 2001
GABBIADINI FOR THE HOT SEAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anon at 6:58:36 Saturday September 22 2001
From the Luton Official Site by Joe Kinnear: "Since word got out that I wasn't happy with Howard, the phone hasn't stopped ringing with managers wanting to buy him - and some at twice as much as I paid."
Anon at 2:34:26 Saturday September 22 2001
Kevin Wilson was stopped on the M1 today by traffic police - he was doing 120mph and he knew the police were following him. When the PC asked him why he was going that fast so as to be stopped. KW replied "I'll do anything for 3 points".
Lance Shrivers at 1:19:12 Saturday September 22 2001
Q. What is the difference between Parkin and a penguin?
A. A penguin scores more goals, is faster, has more passion, can win headers, runs for the team, gets up at set-pieces, has an eye for goal, is a target for the midfield, can dribble, can pass, knows where to be...........................
Anon at 0:44:39 Saturday September 22 2001
honestly
goof at 0:42:11 Saturday September 22 2001
hayley has the best tits ever - bootiful
mfgh at 0:40:37 Saturday September 22 2001
Dear All,
I need your orders in advance of tomorrows meal, so if you haven't told me already then please let me know asap !
I have the vegetarian option for main course on my desk if anyone needs it !
If you're ordering steak then please let me know how you want it cooked and any sauces required
Thanks
Hayley
Ray at 0:29:15 Saturday September 22 2001
I dont think theres a snowballs chance in hell of Atkins returning. Why should he come to a struggling team when he has money to throw about now?
moanie from the west at 23:22:36 Friday September 21 2001
i cannot believe we all want atkins back yes he did a great job with little money but i cant remember a soul with a good word to say about him 7 weeks into the "millenium fightback".call me whatever at least
i am consistant
Anon at 21:58:24 Friday September 21 2001
Was that the sound of one hand clapping?
Anon at 21:51:59 Friday September 21 2001
OK BOARD OUT!
Anon at 21:43:33 Friday September 21 2001
IF YOU THINK BOARD ARE MAD BY SWAPPING FORRESTER 4 HOWARD SAY "BOARD OUT!"
Rodders at 21:43:4 Friday September 21 2001
Apologies, Ray, I just checked and it has been updated!
Rodney at 21:41:16 Friday September 21 2001
Has the tipping competition been abandoned? It does not appear to have been updated. Is this because we all get points every game now?
Hannah at 21:34:10 Friday September 21 2001
i think it will be good to have Howard back as he had a presence that intimidated defenders. Also hes great at laying the ball off. However, jamie and steve played well together and i dont know how steve will link up with Asamoah. Jamie stopped scoring when howard left so i think they miss each other. Howard will be good for us but would be even better with Jamie. Hope for Jamies sake he does well at Luton.
Anon at 21:30:11 Friday September 21 2001
Wilson is the master of buying players with potential - potential that will never be fulfilled. McGregor is the classic example -not good enough at Forest, no world beater even at Plymouth. Those clubs have probably got better coaches than we have and still the player could not make the grade. Gabbiadini was always going to be on the slide at his age. Parkin and Wolleaston need better coaching and guidance than they will get here. Steve Howard will not get any better but he is effective - unlike so many of KWs purchases who might be effective in two years time.
Anon at 21:24:10 Friday September 21 2001
Sell Scabbiadini? Who's gonna buy him? Why would he walk away from his nice fat pay packet here? Who was the mug that negotiated his contract?
DONT DO IT WILSON!!! at 21:11:50 Friday September 21 2001
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WILSON DONT DO IT!!!!!!!!! JAMIE FORRESTER IS NOT WORTH SELLING FOR STEVE HOWARD!!! YOU ARE MISSING THE POINT, WITH SERVICE FORRESTER WILL SCORE, BUT HOWARD WONT SCORE AS MANY AS JAMIE WOULD AND CERTAINLY WONT SCROE WITH NO SERVICE. GET A MAN WHO CAN GET SERVICE TO THE STRIKERS, RECALL HODGEY AND PLAY MCGREGOR FREE FOLE BEHING FRONT 2, OR SELL SCABBIADINI AND BUY SUMONE WITHT HE CASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STONHILL ACT FAST, SACK HIM BEFORE HE COMMITS MANAGERIAL SUICIDE!!
Chris O'Donnell at 20:59:12 Friday September 21 2001
Good to hear you on the message board Aidy. However, I am the most rubbish player to pull on a Cobblers shirt!
Mark at 20:49:38 Friday September 21 2001
FAO - Gomez
Simon Royce came from Premiership team Charlton and yes he is 3rd choice but he is far better than Tim 'arthritis in all joints' Flowers and Ian 'Leicester play in blue!' walker.
As for Damien Delany, he is the next big midfield star, he is only 18 but has one hell of a left foot, his controll is excellent. Although Leicester paid 250,000 for him as a 17 year old they have already turned down a £1m bid from millwall
hope you guy get a result on saturday, vale are poor but unfortunatly i gona miss it as i shall be watching Leicester get a good kicking from fulham....... odds of Taylor and Wilson being sacked on monday????
Anon at 20:2:31 Friday September 21 2001
No I disagree. Baz and KW know what they are doing, let's keep Gabbiadini even though he is crap and on ridiculous wages, swop Forrester for Howard and keep Parkin. This is just part of a grand masterplan to get NTFC in the record books - successive league defeats, least goals scored, most goals conceded, fewest points in a season.
Mark at 19:48:43 Friday September 21 2001
Forrester 4 Howard, i think not. What is the club thinking about? OK fair enough get Howard back to support Forrester and visa versa, but to offload Forrester is an absolute joke. Whats the point in getting Howard in then we have no1 2 score. Asa is still 2 prove himself as a goalscorer even though i think he is a good young player and Gabby just hasn't banged in the goals since he arrived. Forrester and Howard is a good partenership as both have proved in the past. Get Howard in 2 play alonside Forrester and send Parkin back. Howard may not score the goals but we r missing a target man and he will supply Jamie. They will make each other better players. DON'T SELL FORRESTER. Give him service and he will score.
Mr Disgruntled at 19:42:55 Friday September 21 2001
If Parkin had to read the drivel posted here then he would be totally demotivated. I agree with the bloke who said that the fans have to take some of the responsibility as well....it's just like being in church on a Saturday afternoon, and was for most of last season (even when we were just below the play-offs places). What do we achieve by slagging Parkin & Sollitt? Parkin was scoring goals last season, he was probably playing in a team with a game plan. Also, why is Forrester such an asset to us? He has hardly played a decent game since early last season and his value must be dropping faster than a pubescent choirboys testicles. Goodnight.
Anon at 19:28:34 Friday September 21 2001
i personally feel that to have howard and some extra cash would be better than jamie forrester, because we have a new forrester in the shape of asamoah, but ever sinc3e howard left we have been missing and good target man up front, parkin has attempted to fill his shoes but he failed, if you disagree with me please let your views be heard and let the whole world read.
Phil Chard at 19:7:53 Friday September 21 2001
"..kick it into touch!"
NTFC@2view at 18:36:23 Friday September 21 2001
Stick to your crap football posts Mr Parker. With Bush around we don't need another dim politician.
Ray Banns at 18:18:13 Friday September 21 2001
Parkin for anyone is a fantastic deal I think.
Anon at 18:13:59 Friday September 21 2001
Why arent they allowed to report it?
Nosey Parker at 17:42:6 Friday September 21 2001
Did you know a white 19 year old got stabbed to death today in peterboro and the papers are not allowed to report it.....life is a joke in this country!!!!!
dan at 17:31:30 Friday September 21 2001
secret knowledge tells me that it is a swap of forrester and gabbi for wigan star howarth.
Pattcobb at 16:2:7 Friday September 21 2001
Jim, game of opinions,each to his own etc etc.But I actually think McGregor is overated.Lazy,slowto react and yet to find his best position.But like anybody once he wears that claret shirt I'm right behind him......PS wasn't he a striker when he was at Forest? Maybe the (ever expanding) coaching staff in the light of our lack of goals recently could give him a chance to prove himself as a forward!
Anon at 15:21:19 Friday September 21 2001
But Forrester 4 Howard seems OK for Luton fan. doh
Anon at 15:16:14 Friday September 21 2001
Forrester for Howard seems like a good deal. Howard for Forrester is not. Wake up board, shape up or ship out. Time is not on your side.
OR at 15:13:49 Friday September 21 2001
Howard for Forrester
Jim at 15:12:5 Friday September 21 2001
Who else thinks McGregor is underrated?
FORRESTER 4 HOWARD at 15:11:24 Friday September 21 2001
THE WORLD HAS GONE MAD
Peter Morris at 14:36:57 Friday September 21 2001
Never fear Cobblers fans, I have to announce that once again I am the saviour of the club. Slade is to be sacked and I have been approached to take over as assistant once more. Happy times will return to Sixfields once more!
north stand just at 13:58:24 Friday September 21 2001
anon could you substantiate your comments please or are you only capable of abusive comments? if u disagree say why, or is your mentality not up to forming a counter-argument? howard was good in midfield laying the ball off that was about it. how many times did he score. why on earth we want him as a playmaker i don't know....put mcgregor in the centre.
anon at 13:45:23 Friday September 21 2001
Stonhill has started to become annoyed at the lack of return we seem to be getting from Mr Gabbiadini a source heard this week .It would be interesting to hear if he thought that it was the players fault or could it be the fault of our (ever expanding!) coaching staff and the way we play, which unlike the defensive ways of Atkins and the attacking flair of Carr is a sort of hotch-potch mixture of both ie we can't defend and we don't attack.This seems like a long season alresdy and its only September
PATTCOBB at 13:38:13 Friday September 21 2001
For what its worth i believe this Howard/Forrester deal would be a good deal for the club but I'm not saying which club..
QUESTION.... at 13:36:1 Friday September 21 2001
Sam Parkin, why?
A Childs View at 13:22:55 Friday September 21 2001
Oh my God - it is actually on the official site!! Willo talking to Kinnear about the Jamie/Howard swap. This is simply unbelievable!! The two together worked well so we let one go on a ridiculous deal where we only get some extra cash if the almost certainly relegated Luton managed to stay up, then, a few months later, we look to swap them when the deal doesn't work out for Luton and lose our most prized asset at the same time!! This is just amazing - its right up there with when we brought Jason White. Long standing fans will remember we were 91st in the 4 leagues so, what do we do, we poach Scarborough's striker - the 92nd team!!!!! Hilarious!! Also, isn't it the defence we should thinking about - how many strikers have we already got? Sell Jamie if we have to, but, anything short of £250k plus Howard (who is worth having as long as its cheap - Luton clearly want to offload him so lets bargain it down) would be a joke! It'll be interesting to see how the board do - could this be the next bit of bad business for NTFC?
Anon at 12:48:8 Friday September 21 2001
North Stand just is a prat and should clear off to the direones because he obviously knows nothing about football
Mad Hatter at 12:18:58 Friday September 21 2001
How 'ard do we have to try to get shot of him?
Gemma Silvino at 12:17:0 Friday September 21 2001
More fish for Parkin!
John Mobbs at 12:16:2 Friday September 21 2001
Do you think that eventually Parkin will probably turn into a penguin? I do.
harry c jnr at 12:12:19 Friday September 21 2001
wot a game at cardiff. we played ok. whos going to port vale???
see you there
north stand just at 12:11:0 Friday September 21 2001
plse don't get howard back....his heading wasn't that good (no direction), and his shooting aimless (although damn hard), also his tackling was a nightmare: don't want anymore players sent off do we.
also no negative footie at cardiff cos atkins isn't the direct manager you muppet.
Anon at 11:48:48 Friday September 21 2001
The Chron already know a millionaire but the board won't sell!
Anon at 11:47:55 Friday September 21 2001
It might not be that easy to get rid of Parkin. A lot depends on what sort of loan deal was arranged and which club drafted the agreement! Who is paying his wages?
John Dixon at 11:7:37 Friday September 21 2001
Any deal that involves Parkin going is fine by me.
Mark Too at 11:3:16 Friday September 21 2001
I think we need an advert in the Chron again asking for a millionaire to come forward. That's how we got Derek Banks isn't it?
Mark Too at 10:59:53 Friday September 21 2001
It looks like JF could be going then, as KW says on the official site that any deal to bring Howard back could involve Jamie going the other way. Not a good idea methinks! It might be a good idea to get Howard back, but to let Jamie go is like giving away any hope of second division football next season. Without him who's going to score? Asamoah maybe, but that is a massive gamble as he hasn't showed he will be a prolific goalscorer yet.
Anon at 10:55:29 Friday September 21 2001
It's no coincidence that Atkins is on the rise whilst we are in freefall.
Anon at 10:54:11 Friday September 21 2001
Atkins only played negative football at NTFC because that was the best way to get results with the mediocre players he had. I don't see Cardiff playing negative football this year, do you?
A Childs View at 10:29:53 Friday September 21 2001
As well as the board, manager and players losing the plot it seems we've all lost it too!! Bring back Atkins - don't you remember what the last few months under him were like??? An away day at Chesterfield when a win would have kept us in the 2nd and he plays for a draw!! He won't come anyway but who the hell wants him? The club will have my season ticket back and I'll give up football if that day comes to pass!!! I'm not decrying his achievements - I just don't want his negative football at NTFC ever again. Also, swapping Jamie for Howard!! That would be the most ridiculous piece of business I can possibly imagine - hang on, that probably means it'll happen!!!! Jamie hasn't become crap - he is now playing in a struggling team after having lost an effective big man that he needs to play off. A better solution would be to send Parkin back and get someone who can the job Howard used to. We'd see Jamie come back to form, his value rise and we'd get more dough for him - it seems a sale is inevitable at some point so I'm trying to get used to it already!! Big-man little-man strike partnerships are the most prevalent in the football league so why have we got 3 midget strikers and someone who simply can't win anything in the air?? Oh well - another game on Saturday to look forward to, I'm glad I've got to work actually!!
Anon at 10:27:43 Friday September 21 2001
Naaaaah it's a great deal. Of course Howard will take a massive wage cut and prove we were right all along. We will get loads of cash as well because JF is still worth £400000 and not a penny less. Steve Howard is a proven goalscorer and will do the business without any service from the rest of the team. All together now....HOOOOOOOOOOF!!!!
Anon at 9:48:56 Friday September 21 2001
Why is it that Parkin scored for teams and looked good last season in the 2nd division?..........he received service!
marco at 9:28:59 Friday September 21 2001
forrester for howard straight swap would be daylight robbery. If they give use 100 grand then maybe. Would have no objection to howard coming back but if we're looking to offload a striker then gabbiadini should be first out of the door. He's lucky to ever play again after his disgraceful sending off last week.
Anon at 9:16:27 Friday September 21 2001
Wouls Steve Hoawrd want to come here and get relegated to the third division in successive seasons
Anon at 9:10:50 Friday September 21 2001
Because Paul, they are not in a worse position than us. They don't have our board and they own their own grounds.
Paul at 9:1:12 Friday September 21 2001
I mean, why is it every other club in this stinking League can attract millions of pounds of investment, especially when they are in a worse position than us!! I ask you??
Makes you sick at 9:0:26 Friday September 21 2001
http://www.skysports.com/skysports/storytemplate/storytoppic/0,,4060-1029979,00.html
MK Cobbler at 7:57:59 Friday September 21 2001
The idea of swapping Forrester for Howard may have its attractions but Gomez etc have short memories. The successful partnership was Howard and Forrester. Now if we could swap Gabbiadini for Howard I would say that's a good piece of business. Just dreaming...............
NTFC@2view at 7:51:56 Friday September 21 2001
Whenever I post on this sorry board it is in my own 'name' Anon. Bring back Dave Bowen and Frank Large.
Gomez at 23:0:51 Thursday September 20 2001
And BTW to Mark Below, Simon Royce is not a Premiership goalkeeper. He was given a free transfer by a 3rd division club and is currently 3rd choice at a premiership club that should be in the second division. (And who the hell is Damien Delaney!!!)
Gomez at 22:57:8 Thursday September 20 2001
YES!!!!! Howard for Forrester would be a great swap: We've already seen his season that Asamoah is a far better player in the small skilful goalscorer role than Forrester. All we need is a creater and a battler like Howard (unlike Parkin) to create the space and chip in with a couple of goals and we're sorted!! (Plus Sampson back)
Mark at 22:48:58 Thursday September 20 2001
Who the F*** is Steve Howard? Why dont you try and loan Leicester, Coventry and other top clubs reserve and fringe players, players like Damien Delaney of Leicetser City, he is 18 and looks a fantastic prospect, a loan spell would do him good, he has more talent in his left toe than the entire Northampton Midfield. Simon Royce on loan, a premiership goal keeper, few clean sheets anda bolstered midfield would soon have the club up the league.
Spud2 at 22:45:8 Thursday September 20 2001
Questions and answers from tonights trust meeting on the official web site now.Wilson says he would love Howard to come back.
Kissie Wissie at 22:37:10 Thursday September 20 2001
'It is inevitable that if things continue then something will happen'.
Vince at 22:26:0 Thursday September 20 2001
If Gabbiadini and Forrester can play as well as they are capable of doing we can look forward to a season with possibilities of doing much more than just avoiding the drop. Wilson has also learnt a lot from last season and with his extra experience and what looks like a good team rather than a few individuals we should be able to compete with the "big money" clubs - including Cardiff who seem to be spending like mad although my bet is they will be another Wigan, spending loads and winning nothing.
Atkins taking the p*ss at 22:21:5 Thursday September 20 2001
"Northampton were never going to win the game. While they passed and zipped about in their own half they had nothing to offer infront of goal. Bar goal kicks and back passes Neil Alexander did not have one effort on target to worry about." (Stats show City 14 attempts at goal 6 on target, 8 off. Northampton 4 shots all off target.)
Anon at 22:20:27 Thursday September 20 2001
Rebellion?
Anon at 22:20:14 Thursday September 20 2001
Bloodshed?
Tommy at 22:17:37 Thursday September 20 2001
Why were the curtains drawn at tonight's Trust meeting?
Anon at 22:6:0 Thursday September 20 2001
The only resigning I want to see going on is firstly KW and then the board.
Anon at 22:5:26 Thursday September 20 2001
Could it be that the directors are resigning Howard because he is an "Atkins" player?
Anon at 21:56:52 Thursday September 20 2001
It was NTFC@2view that posted that article from planet football it's always him
PLANET FOOTBALL POLICE at 21:55:58 Thursday September 20 2001
YOU WILL BE HEARING FROM OUR LAWYERS RAYMOND!
Anon at 21:54:21 Thursday September 20 2001
This just goes to show what idiots our board are - wouldn't pay Howard's wage demands so they could keep our 'star' asset, even turning down £400,000 for him. Now they swop him for a guy they virtually gave away? Final nail in the coffin?
Anon at 21:52:14 Thursday September 20 2001
Ray that last story is NOT your copyright, so stop claiming it
YES- GOOD NEWS AT LAST! at 21:51:29 Thursday September 20 2001
JAMIE FORRESTER could be bound for Luton Town in a shock swap deal with out-of-favour Hatters striker Steve Howard.
The former Cobblers idol is understood to be close to making a return to Sixfields after falling out-of-favour with Luton boss Joe Kinnear following a fracas involving team-mates.
He had been strongly linked with a move to Carlisle United, although planetfootball.com can now reveal that the two clubs could be close to a deal which will surprise both sets of supporters.
It is not thought that the swap will hit any unexpected hitches as both players are believed to have similar contracts with the respective clubs, and they could each make their debuts on Saturday.
Howard made 86 league appearances for Northampton during his first stint with the club before moving to Luton on deadline day for £50,000.
Forrester, a firm favourite with the Town fans, has struggled to find his feet this season, although his record of 23 goals in 57 leauge starts bares even the closest of scrutiny.
Aoiy Mann at 21:50:8 Thursday September 20 2001
God I was rubbish wasn't I
Paddy Crerand at 21:48:47 Thursday September 20 2001
Whats happened to the main stand? Someones taken the roof off. Can I be your manager again please.
Frankie Belfon at 21:46:52 Thursday September 20 2001
Have we still got a cricket side at the ground. I havent been for a while?
PLANET FOOTBALL at 21:45:38 Thursday September 20 2001
DOES PLANET FOOTBALL LIE?
PHIL CHARD at 21:41:23 Thursday September 20 2001
I will be auctioning my Mitre boots from the 93 season. All money will go into Chards Memoirs, a book about my achievments for the town. If anyone got some page filling ideas I would love to hear from them at chard@yahoo.co.uk McDonalds?, not me John.
David Capel at 21:38:1 Thursday September 20 2001
For God's sake man.
PHIL CHARD at 21:33:17 Thursday September 20 2001
I know I went off the rails but give me a chance. Come on Cobblers fans, don't shut me out!
Spud2 at 21:32:25 Thursday September 20 2001
Just read this on planetfootball concerning a swop for forrester for howard http://www.planetfootball.com/Article.asp?ARTICLE=61528
NTFC@2view at 21:16:32 Thursday September 20 2001
Not sure which is the saddest; the constant whingeing or the 'back to the future' brigade - bring back Howard and Atkins. What ambition!
Anon at 21:8:17 Thursday September 20 2001
He was obviously right to slag the club off...the people still don't know what they're doing! You can't blame a guy for wanting things done in a more professional manner, it must be frustrating. I didn't hear him moan at Carlisle for all their problems, speaks volumes doesnt it?
Nosey Parker"for real" at 20:58:31 Thursday September 20 2001
ATKINS WILL NEVER GET THE JOB BACK HERE....LOOK AT THE WAY HE LEFT AND SLAGGED EVERYBODY AT THE CLUB OFF? YOU MUST BE MAD AS JACK MAD MAC MAD THE MADDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD!!!
PHIL CHARD at 20:42:48 Thursday September 20 2001
Don't you worry about it boys. I am going to save the team. I did the business on the park and now I'll do it in the dug out!
..don't you worry about it cobblers fans!, i'll never do anything to harm you!!
Anon at 20:22:34 Thursday September 20 2001
I would love it, really love it if Stonhill turned round and said that. In stark contrast we had little short of begging as early as March last year, trying to flog next years season tickets to make ends meet.
Anon at 19:56:33 Thursday September 20 2001
How is it that supporters think they are getting a raw deal just because they pay to attend. If you go to the cinema or any other sporting event, and you didn't neccessary enjoy the occassion you dont rant and rave outside shouting sack the manager or sack the board do you, so whats the difference,that allows you all to think you can dictate what goes on inside a football club. In reality Stonhill and his board could say piss off if you dont like it,and dont bother to come anymore.
Manager at 19:52:8 Thursday September 20 2001
Wilson should apply for the vacancy at Chicago Rock Cafe
Sir Ian Atkins at 19:51:27 Thursday September 20 2001
Our finest manager since Dave Bowen, you cretins slagged him off now some of u want him back, he would tell you all to get lost and who could blame him
Wilson Out at 19:50:19 Thursday September 20 2001
Hed even get that wrong
bETTER mANAGER at 19:48:53 Thursday September 20 2001
Edna dead in Duggies bed in the Rovers would have better tactics than Tanker Wilson
Bad Patch at 19:48:2 Thursday September 20 2001
This is a bad patch of epic proportions, how many games have been won since last xmas and how many lost, goals for and against we are in free fall, stick by your MANAGER I agree Kevin Wilson bless him has never been or will be a manager, he did well on the back of Ian Atkins team, he did the KEVIN KEEGAN motivational stuff in a poor division that we sneeked up towards the end with a terrific run. Wilson is one dimensional its a rareity if we are losing for him to be able to change tactics. This dog has had his day, I didnt even care what happened at Cardiff i knew what the result would be. I will still go to all the Home games (they are really away games for me) and most of the Away because I love the team but Im not expecting anything.... WILSON OUT
Anon at 19:42:30 Thursday September 20 2001
I think you might well see the same thing happening at RDFC Paddington cobbler, and I agree with what you say, more support of the manager is the best way forward.
Glenn at 19:22:18 Thursday September 20 2001
Talented players. Manager who wants to play good football. Terrible coach. When will people realise that one small change will probably make so much difference?
Paddington Cobbler at 18:55:42 Thursday September 20 2001
I think the biggest curse of modern football is the rush to change managers every time the team hits a bad patch. The developement of a football team takes a long time especially if funds are limited. I always think Dario Gradi is proof of this at Crewe. Over a period of years he has guided the club from the doldrums to the first. I suppose everyone remembers the Cobblers defeating them in the final home game at the County Ground when Carr's side blitzed the old Fourth division. Without looking up Crewe's record I'm sure they went through some bad patches, I seem to remeber last season they were struggling around the bottom at the beginning of the season. The point now is to stick with the team, get behind them at matches and ensure our support at matches encourages them. The neathandrals who constantly scream that Parkin etc are rubbish do nothing to build the team. Supporters are called supporters because on match days they support not denigrate the side.
Anon at 18:51:15 Thursday September 20 2001
don't take the piss out of my stutter!
Anon at 18:50:23 Thursday September 20 2001
Ian Atkins without a doubt. Not sure he would come back though, it is a major step backwards from Cardiff you have to admit. Also it would depend on Stonhill and co getting out of the club as well.
Anon at 18:50:6 Thursday September 20 2001
Ian Atkins without a doubt. Not sure he would come back though, it is a major step backwards from Cardiff you have to admit. Also it would depend on
Anon at 18:49:49 Thursday September 20 2001
Ian Atkins without a doubt. Not sure he would come back though, it is a major step backwards from Cardiff you have to admit.
Anon at 18:49:9 Thursday September 20 2001
Ian Atkins without a doubt.
Phil BAron at 18:48:45 Thursday September 20 2001
Ray when will the tipping table be updated?
DR4E at 18:48:20 Thursday September 20 2001
Do you have to be a member to attend the Trust meeting?
DEBATE at 18:47:57 Thursday September 20 2001
SHOULD MR WILSON DEPART, WHO DO YOU THINK WOULD BE THE BEST REPLACEMENT?
Kingsley Cobbler at 18:46:20 Thursday September 20 2001
Ant Collett - Is there anywhere you don't get a word of advertising in?
Parklands Cobbler at 18:20:50 Thursday September 20 2001
Great News! In today's paper Stonhill gives Wilson a vote of confidence! That's got to mean he'll be out at the weekend. Question to all those who think we're not supporting the team in asking for someone who has only done his job properly 6 times in almost 12 months, to be sacked. If you did your job properly only 6 times in almost 12 months do you think you'd still have a job? And if by some miracle you did, do you think your colleagues would be impressed with you still have that job? Would your companies customers be impressed with that? Of course they wouldn't and they wouldn't stay quiet about it either. We pay our money and have our say. Most of Wilson's fiercest critics are County Ground veterans, rather than post Wembley supporters as someone has suggested. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE (NTFC 4EVA)
Paul S at 17:0:46 Thursday September 20 2001
From BBC Web site - "Luton are believed to be tracking Bristol City striker Peter Beadle with a view to making a bid.
The former Spurs frontman was watched by Hatters boss Joe Kinnear and assistant Mick Harford on his return to action for the reserves on Wednesday night." ---- I wonder who he might be replacing :-)
north stand just at 16:58:38 Thursday September 20 2001
will someone plse ask kev tonight if i can play right back on saturday...i've got my own boots and i'm alright....can't pass very well but what does that matter?
Massey at 16:44:2 Thursday September 20 2001
Just rang up the Club & they have confirmed that Kevin Wilson WILL be attending tonight
Anon at 15:56:53 Thursday September 20 2001
That should say "If Howard is coming back"
Anon at 15:56:4 Thursday September 20 2001
I Howard is coming back I hope we pay him half what he was on here before!
you heard it hear first at 14:18:18 Thursday September 20 2001
steve howard is coming back to the cobblers
Ant Collett at 14:18:17 Thursday September 20 2001
7.30pm for an 8.00pm start. You will have to ask Kevin himself or the club if he is definately going to turn up. Gary Hodder is supposed to be invited if KW cannot make it. Usual suspects will be there, no one else has been formerly invited, I am sure Gareth Willsher will be there also.
Anon at 14:6:50 Thursday September 20 2001
WHAT TIME IS THE OPEN FORUM? IS KEV DEFINATLY GONNA BE THERE? WHO ELSE?
Massey at 14:4:51 Thursday September 20 2001
Unfortunatly, I cannot attend the open forum tonight so can someone please ask Mr Wilson if NTFC ever intend to offer ASAMOAH a long term contract.
He has been the only bright spark (along with Hargreaves) to this shambolic start to the season
He bought me a beer once you know! at 13:50:24 Thursday September 20 2001
BEZ - In answer to your comments about support, you are right. But I blame the yoof of today. In my day we stood on the Hotel End, we sang, we chanted and went hope totally knackered, sore throats and two parts tiddly. I can no longer do this, I can't take the pace and I have to get up and go to work in the morning. Not a problem thirty years ago. It's today's kids who sit behind a PC who can slag people off 'til the cows come home but ask them to GO to a game and sing, no chance. The buggers can't even get to Sunday morning football unless you go and pick them up from their front porch on a Sunday morning! I've done my bit and I'm happy to give the odd cheer here and there but don't rely on me to do what others should be doing.
Anon at 13:47:33 Thursday September 20 2001
Near Stoke's ground in Staffordshire! Hope this helps Andrew?
Sigh! at 13:42:22 Thursday September 20 2001
Really funny! What next jokes about us being a load of Cobblers?
Stop Press at 13:37:25 Thursday September 20 2001
The Moonies who were looking to take over QPR earlier today have switched their attentions to Northampton Town FC, a spokesman for the Moonies said that they may face stiff competion fro the local Jesus Army. They further commented that they were fans of Sollitt as they were admirers of the way he dealt with crosses. A NTFC spokesman said if they take over our supporters will have to get used to us being called the Loonies. Whats new!!!
Surrey Cobbler at 13:23:45 Thursday September 20 2001
You should read this Extract From The Latest Mills and Boon
Novel....
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We lay there, both naked. I knew I had to have her, and have her
now. Without a word being spoken, I moved to a position of dominance. I could feel instantly that this was what she was waiting for as shefrantically thrust her pelvis at my approaching organ. I moved slowly at first, inch by inch, until I was fully inside her. Then as the tension rose, we threw caution to the wind and abandoned ourselves to the moment. Although inexperienced, she approached every change of position with enthusiasm, moaning with despair every time I withdrew to prevent
myself ending it all too soon. As the sexual tension heightened towards the inevitable mind blowing climax, it was all I could do to hold out any longer. Finally, the moment we had been building up to was upon us, and passed all too quickly. Breathlessly we rolled together in the now damp grass. As the last deep orange glow of the long setting sun melted into the darkness of
approaching night, we lay there still entwined in an amorous embrace. I kissed her long and lovingly, and whispered assuringly how good she had been.
She tenderly and sensuously licked my inner ear then whispered, "Baaa" and rejoined the flock.
Note: This book is only on sale in Peterborough.
Andrew at 13:6:39 Thursday September 20 2001
Where's Port Vale's ground anyone? There is no link on the away travel bit.
Ta!
ENCF at 12:57:20 Thursday September 20 2001
Sad to say @ 1:53 on wednesday.... Unfortunately due to work commitments and lack of money I could'nt go to Cardiff on tuesday night. Other things this month have meant that travelling round the country to watch The Cobblers have had to take a back seat for a while. This is the first season in eight years I've had to make the Cobblers second best and in those 8 years I never missed a match, so while your so flush with money, you can follow your side here, there and everywhere, I'm sorry but I am not, I didn't happen to have a spare £50+ to enable me to travel, eat, drink and gain entry to the stadium.
All the anons.......... at 12:55:57 Thursday September 20 2001
Full of shit! Get behind the team no matter how good or bad we are. I can only assume that you are new "supporters" following a day trips to the capital and the move to the shiny ground as if you had been about long enough to remember the REAL bad days then you would be a little less quick to spout of the rubbish. To simplify this.......shut the fcuk up and get behind the team or p1ss
off.
Anon at 12:49:18 Thursday September 20 2001
Changing the manager would change nothing at the moment, our problems lie far deeper than with Kevin Wilson.
sorry to keep on but... at 12:44:9 Thursday September 20 2001
Parkin's innabillity at this level is a disgrace, how he ever got tied up with a Premier club beggars belief. If he played in a decent side he would stick out like a sore thumb. He's a joke - nuff said.
Anon at 12:40:57 Thursday September 20 2001
and to be honest, I don't care if we go down as long as we beat Boro, twice!
Anon at 12:40:1 Thursday September 20 2001
We will have a new manager before the boro game
Anon at 12:39:39 Thursday September 20 2001
I also want was is best for our club, but it is not Sam Parkin and never will be.
splat at 12:35:41 Thursday September 20 2001
But as supporters we are united and we must stick together, this constant bickering and bitching amongst ourselves is disgraceful, at the end of the day we all want whats best for Northampton Town Football Club! 2 weeks til boro, UTC, FTP!
Waste of space at 12:33:23 Thursday September 20 2001
Parkin, he can't jump, he can't run, he can't shoot and he can't pass, he should fit in really well with the cobblers then, no wonder he says that he feels at home. I WISH HE WOULD GO HOME, BACK TO THE BRIDGE.
Anon at 11:44:3 Thursday September 20 2001
Nor do I believe that the players are doing their best. They might be low on confidence but it seems to me that they have lost any respect they might have had for the coaching staff. There's only one fix for that and we all know what it is.
Anon at 11:42:13 Thursday September 20 2001
Complete and utter rubbish. I don't see the club bending over backwards to keep its present fans and attract new ones. The players and manager can't be bothered to applaud travelling supporters. They can't even launch a new strip on time! The club deserves criticism because of the attitudes of those within it and the resultant poor performances on the field. That doesn't mean that I don't support the club because the club amounts to far more than the present regime that runs it. What you say is like a tory keeping quiet and backing a Labour government just because it is in power. You have to fight your corner! We are getting a raw deal as supporters!
Mal at 9:32:46 Thursday September 20 2001
Well said Bez. You are a true fan, not like some of the other tw***s that come on here. People either support a club or they don't. And supporting a club means supporting "the team" through thick and thin.
Get behind them, they may not be the best we have had but they are doing their best and with a bit of encouragement from the fans may just come through this patch. UPC, FTP, FR&D.
Eric Spall at 9:23:24 Thursday September 20 2001
'It is inevitable that if things continue then something will happen'.
Paul Headon at 9:22:38 Thursday September 20 2001
Bez: Calm down. What the supporters hate is gutless performances with no passion. That is the fault of the players and management. It needs sorting out because it continues from game to game.
Anon at 9:21:27 Thursday September 20 2001
Save it for your mobile.
Anon at 8:4:40 Thursday September 20 2001
I have a season ticket n im not gonna stop supporting my team.i wont stop going 2 away matches or cup matches. some of u idiots have.the team dont need this.call urself a cobblers fan.we shud all b gettign behind them not putting them down.so show some fucking support
Bez at 1:40:8 Thursday September 20 2001
I don't really know where we go from here. After playing 8 league games and losing 7, looking awful and devoid of much footballing ability and spirit I am lost. I have never said sack the manager but teams are now expecting to beat us. That is the worst thing because then who has the confidence? You can't blame injuries year on year, we know we are going to get injuries and no-one seems to have a plan B. However, I need to get this off my chest. How f**cking s*it are we as fans? No-one goes in the North Stand, no-one chants or gets behind the team. If someone tries to start a chant about 2 people join in and the other 3,000 people in the West Stand look at them like they have some kind of degenerative disease. Who here supports the Cobblers? If you do SUPPORT them, try to be a help not a hindrance. All these idiots who have come on here to have a go at Spedding for being rubbish and calling him having a go at Sollitt a disgrace, have you ever played football? IT SHOWS HE CARES! Look at Leeds United, they all bitch, scream and shout at each other and induce a better performance. I know they are better players but we need players who will put 100% in to everything. If McGregor is not prepared to put in 100% in challenges he is useless to use. He is midfielder NOT a winger, his quality of crosses proves that. Also to the two w*nkers who had a go at Spedding for being 'a useless waste of space' and calling Sollitt 's*it' so they heard. Nice one, you should be really proud of yourselves, f*ck off to Sunday morning football hell where your tw*atty comments won't be heard. I'm sorry but I think we have to shoulder some of the blame for the mess we are in as well. The place from top to bottom is in a mess but I have never heard such a bunch of gutless, spineless, and downright crap fans at the Cobblers in over a decade. The team maybe sh*t but they need help and even the fans are deserting them. GET ON IT! Rant over.
DR4E at 0:19:52 Thursday September 20 2001
Yes they stay away, and then they try to tell us they are a club with loyalty.What a joke.
Middleton Cheney Cobbler at 21:47:5 Wednesday September 19 2001
Isn't it strange- when things are going badly and the lads and club need support most, "supporters" stay away. I am going to try to get to MORE home matches!
Rentaquote at 21:35:14 Wednesday September 19 2001
"We will turn the corner soon." Copyright, all the Cobblers players and management.
Colonel Blimp at 21:29:15 Wednesday September 19 2001
'It is inevitable that if things continue then something will happen'.
Mark at 20:28:18 Wednesday September 19 2001
I bloody hope is is, but none of us want Harry 'buy anyone who can kick a ball in a straight line' Redknapp. I was at the preseason friendly, Northants made us look like a Conference side, thats why i couldnt get over the Bristol result because it was like a totally different team that day 0 - 3 was bad, but there was no passion, i know there are injurys, there are at leicester but as i say, i am employed by A&L to do a job, if i cant do it i will be shown the door, Those players are all paid well, yes its 3rd division football but i think most wil be on 100,000 per year, triple my salary, so why are northampton paying them if they cant do the job they are being paid to do?????? either do as they are paid to do or sack them, that would reduce the wage bill and help the clubs finances.
NTFC@2view at 20:24:54 Wednesday September 19 2001
So, Fed up, you won't be calling for Atkins to return then, if Broadhurst was the brains at the club. If you're coming off a pitch, head down, pissed off, and someone offers you their hand, you shake it. Respect for him? Common courtesy. As for Wilson's 'off the field activities', what the hell has that got to do with anything? Do you think the players are Sunday school kids?
Anon at 20:11:47 Wednesday September 19 2001
leicester fan, taylor and wilson will both be sacked within a month
Mark at 19:52:11 Wednesday September 19 2001
Can i add guys, i am a Leicester City season ticket holder and i pop over to Sixfields, i have managed to see 3 games so far, i would like to say though that the football Northants play is 10 times better than the dross searved up at Filbert Street, if we draw eachother in the cup i think it will be very evenly matched. Just wait i predict a 14th position finish this season, things wil turn the corner, as for leicester.............. Relegation
Anon at 19:51:9 Wednesday September 19 2001
An ex ballboy told me that the club is run very dodgily
Anon at 19:48:36 Wednesday September 19 2001
12e3
????????????? at 19:39:48 Wednesday September 19 2001
An ex manager has been saying for years that the club is run by amateurs who have not got a clue.
Anon at 19:35:9 Wednesday September 19 2001
He is an ex-player because he knew when to jump from a sinking ship!
MK Cobbler at 19:20:18 Wednesday September 19 2001
Crisis what crisis?!!! I cannot recall a worse start to a season and whilst we may be short of defenders we are doing absolutely nothing up front. Apparently not one shot on target last night. I do not think we should kid ourselves all will be well when Sammo, Burgess, Frain are fit again.
Anon at 19:17:26 Wednesday September 19 2001
Wonder why he is an ex player!
Anon at 19:15:2 Wednesday September 19 2001
she had a halo
?????????? at 18:43:10 Wednesday September 19 2001
I have spoken to an ex-player and he says that the lads don;t give two fucks about what wilson and slade do and kevan might come back
Ant Collett at 18:38:48 Wednesday September 19 2001
Talking of CD's did the Trust get the money from the CD's Ray?
Ant Collett at 18:37:55 Wednesday September 19 2001
Northampton Town Supporters Trust Open Forum is on Thursday 20th September
2001.
Guest speaker: Kevin Wilson (Hopefully)
Sixfields Stadium
7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Admission free
Trust Travel have announced a change to the advertised stops and from now on
they will be picking up from the Mounts instead of the County Tavern.
Anybody who was wishing to get on at the County Tavern should contact Jim on
01327 312701 for further details.
The details for Saturday are now:
Port Vale
Weston FC 11:30
Mounts 11:50
Sixfields 12:15
Phone Jim 01327 312701
Brian or Vanessa 01604 889051
Adults £7 Concessions £5.
Big Roy at 18:36:54 Wednesday September 19 2001
Talking about CD's Ray, isn't it time we did another? Choose something in 4/4 this time though so I can rock it up a bit. I think the death march is in 6/8.
Fed Up Cobb at 18:25:4 Wednesday September 19 2001
When Atkins left the club, he said that Kevin Broadhurst was the brains behind what went on. At the time I thought it was his usual snide little dig at Wilson. Our record since Broadhurst left is Played 40, Won 9, Drew 9, Lost 22. Maybe he was right ?? What exactly does Russell Slade bring to the party. For someone we were led to belive brought a wealth of experience, he seems to have contributed bugger all. As for Wilson, well it's obvious the players have lost respect and his alledged off the field activities are not doind him any favours. Sadly I feel it is time for a change.
Anon at 18:23:32 Wednesday September 19 2001
i'll be there for you
Anon at 18:11:0 Wednesday September 19 2001
oranges and lemons
Anon at 17:59:57 Wednesday September 19 2001
I LOVE TFO
Anon at 17:57:24 Wednesday September 19 2001
6-0!!!!
Mark at 17:46:43 Wednesday September 19 2001
In response 2 Anon at 17:42:5. SHUT THE F**K UP. We travel all that way 2 Wales on a cold Tuesday night and support the team and he can't even acknowledge us. He moans about us getting behind the team and we do, but he doesn't even appreciate us travelling that far. Do 1 Anon at 17:42:5
Anon at 17:46:5 Wednesday September 19 2001
What's the frequency Kenneth?
Anon at 17:43:13 Wednesday September 19 2001
Barry Fry is illegitimate, he ent got no birth certificate!
Stonhill at 17:43:1 Wednesday September 19 2001
Wilson out! What am i sayin? Wilson in
Anon at 17:42:5 Wednesday September 19 2001
How can it be a disgrace when Wison does not acknowlede you at the end of a game when you are all so anti him, also Atkins raising clenched fists when Cardiff scored, surely you must realise the bloke was enjoying every minute of it, especially after you had called him everything when he was in charge,as the old saying goes in football what goes round comes round.
Anon at 17:41:54 Wednesday September 19 2001
We'll win again, don't know where, don't know when, but i know we'll win again some sunny day. Come on everybody join in
Sammo at 17:40:42 Wednesday September 19 2001
Wilson OUT!
Anon at 17:40:20 Wednesday September 19 2001
HELP! We need somebody, HELP! Not just anybody, HEELLLLLLLLLLLP
Gabbiadini at 17:38:28 Wednesday September 19 2001
Can i come with you Kev?
North Stand at 16:53:25 Wednesday September 19 2001
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Parkin at 16:52:25 Wednesday September 19 2001
Right I'm packing my trunk and trumping off back to the Bridge
Sammo at 16:51:40 Wednesday September 19 2001
A penguin with a blindfold could show you up.
Parkin at 16:51:4 Wednesday September 19 2001
It's not fair that Asymower fella keeps showing me up.
David Seal at 16:50:32 Wednesday September 19 2001
At least I caused some excitement.
Ray at 16:49:53 Wednesday September 19 2001
Just to let the very few of you without CobblesTones CDs know, you can now order them securely on line.
Parkin at 16:49:40 Wednesday September 19 2001
Oh don't be like that.
Sammo at 16:49:21 Wednesday September 19 2001
Yeah, settled in the middle of the park doing diddly squat.
Parkin at 16:48:51 Wednesday September 19 2001
Well actually I'm happy and settled at Norfamington Town
Kevin Wilson at 16:48:9 Wednesday September 19 2001
Surely you don't think any other mug would take you.
Parkin at 16:47:36 Wednesday September 19 2001
Oh, please.
Kevin Wilson at 16:47:19 Wednesday September 19 2001
No, you stay where you are, you twat.
Parkin at 16:46:48 Wednesday September 19 2001
Can I come?
Noddy Holder at 16:46:27 Wednesday September 19 2001
Me too.
Kevin Wilson at 16:46:8 Wednesday September 19 2001
To hell with this, I'm off!
Anon at 15:20:0 Wednesday September 19 2001
I also think it is time we were listed on clubincrisis.com . Surely we are in a worse position than Brighton or Wimbledon?
Anon at 15:13:8 Wednesday September 19 2001
For me the board and KW are one. There is no point to change unless they all go. It's plain for all to see that the club needs a rethink from top to bottom. Football has changed a lot in the space of two years and none of these lot have shown the foresight or the ability to adapt. Radical changes are needed!
Anon at 15:11:6 Wednesday September 19 2001
stop repeating yourself barton boy!
barton boy at 15:10:27 Wednesday September 19 2001
The Carlisle Manager had the guts to transfer list eight of his first team players on monday, stating that they now must realise that the club is not a social benefits office especially for them. If only we (the Cobblers) had a Board that had the guts to do the same ,listing K.W. first.Those of us going to Port Vale on saturday must make sure to K.W. gets the message loud and clear,as well as any player not prepared to work his guts out. The players must surely realise that their jobs are on the line--or do they just don't care,like their so called manager.
BB at 15:6:4 Wednesday September 19 2001
WILSON- PLEASE JUST PACK YOUR BAGS, NOW.
barton boy at 15:3:39 Wednesday September 19 2001
The Carlisle Manager had the guts to transfer list eight of his first team players on monday, stating that they now must realise that the club is not a social benefits office especially for them. If only we (the Cobblers) had a Board that had the guts to do the same ,listing K.W. first.Those of us going to Port Vale on saturday must make sure to K.W. gets the message loud and clear,as well as any player not prepared to work his guts out. The players must surely realise that their jobs are on the line--or do they just don't care,like their so called manager.
north stand just at 13:41:24 Wednesday September 19 2001
here's something for you all to think about: when doncaster got relegated a few years ago they lost 36 games. too be fair we do have a lot of injuries....but injuries don't explain a complete lack of a game plan and no tactics. also can som1 ask kev if i should bring my boots to port vale as i've played right back a few times in sunday league.
A Bugger at 13:33:50 Wednesday September 19 2001
and Mickey Bell . . . hardly earth shattering stuff Roooooooooland!
Pebblemountain at 13:25:1 Wednesday September 19 2001
'It is inevitable that if things continue then something will happen'.
Roland Currie at 13:22:2 Wednesday September 19 2001
Keith Welch played with david Seal at Bristol City. Bet you buggers didn't know that!
Parklands Cobbler at 13:19:30 Wednesday September 19 2001
As one of 100 or so diehards last night, It was an absolute disgrace that Wilson did not applaude the travelling support at the end. We played better, but still lost. We can't keep on losing, else we'll be down by Christmas. He HAS to go, but the board will not get rid of him. Do they want us to go down? Something has to be done.
MAD at 13:17:25 Wednesday September 19 2001
How much longer do with have to wait until the board take some action?? Before we know it Christmas will be here and we would have only won a couple of games (we're obviously going to beat the Posh). At this rate we could be relegated by Christmas. If we're not going to sack Wilson at leaast get someone in with some experience to help him. Let him drop down to number 2 and learn his trade from a more experienced man. Wilson just doesn't seem to have any ideas on how to change the situation. We need to act and we need to act fast. Come on you Cobblers!!!
A Little Thing Called Pride at 13:15:14 Wednesday September 19 2001
SAD TO SAY . . . In answer to your question regarding Schumacher. I might not expect him to win the race but I would expect him to have a go. I would definitely expect him to try and take out his main rivals. Roll the sleeves up, foam at the mouth and get a the wide-eyed stare going! BATTLE YOU BASTARDS!!!!!!
Impostor at 13:11:6 Wednesday September 19 2001
REALLY!?
Anon at 13:5:52 Wednesday September 19 2001
why is there so many dickheads and imposters on this web site.i think the players are reading whats posted on here and playing like shite to get there own back.
Anon at 12:58:50 Wednesday September 19 2001
theres still long way to go we can do it.mid table finish.
Anon at 12:55:8 Wednesday September 19 2001
i recon wilsons doing ok with so many players out.
Anon at 12:54:30 Wednesday September 19 2001
In Out, In out, shake it all about......
Anon at 12:54:30 Wednesday September 19 2001
In Out, In out, shake it all about......
Anon at 12:54:26 Wednesday September 19 2001
In Out, In out, shake it all about......
Anon at 12:54:25 Wednesday September 19 2001
In Out, In out, shake it all about......
Anon at 12:26:0 Wednesday September 19 2001
WILSON IN!
Glen Polttis at 12:20:43 Wednesday September 19 2001
WILSON OUT!
Anon at 12:6:12 Wednesday September 19 2001
Anon at 8:58 I think you will find that Atkins was taking the p***.He wouldn't have shaken their hands if cardiff had lost, and from memory I hardly ever saw him even acknowledge any of our players after a game when he was here.
Kevin at 10:57:27 Wednesday September 19 2001
er, come on lads, he is quite a nice bloke you know.
ANON at 10:30:34 Wednesday September 19 2001
WILSON OUT!
George Sanders at 10:30:7 Wednesday September 19 2001
WILSON OUT!
Kevin Simons at 10:16:49 Wednesday September 19 2001
WILSON OUT!
Anon at 8:58:6 Wednesday September 19 2001
terrific loyalty atkins shook hands with everyone of cobblers players it also shows what great respect the players he left have for him did tcmp go last night.
Sad to say... at 1:53:7 Wednesday September 19 2001
I'm not a Cobblers fan and dont mean to offend true supporters but I'm very disappointed with you lot. Your team needs support but only a handful show up at Ninian Park, why can you not realise that with half your squad missing there is not a lot any manager could do. Would you expect Michael Schumacher to win a race with four flat tyres? or Seve Ballesteros to win the masters with half his clubs broken? I worked in Northampton for a while, not a bad place, great people, but you are too quick to turn your back on your team - remember your own towns motto 'Concord Fortior Castello' Togetherness is stronger than a Castle - try it sometime - like you did when you were really in the shit before, after all its down to you lot that you still have a club, so dont give up now.
Kevin Indiscipline at 0:27:10 Wednesday September 19 2001
Parkin is a complete wanker and should piss off back to Chelsea and yes I have emailed Chelsea to request they have him returned before he turns into a penguin.
Yes Sir at 0:25:16 Wednesday September 19 2001
'It is inevitable that if things continue then something will happen'.
:0) at 23:37:56 Tuesday September 18 2001
You have Brian'Big Nose'Talbot we'll have Wilson BTW you got rid of the wrong kev
Anon at 23:31:58 Tuesday September 18 2001
SOMETHING MUST HAPPEN BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
The Drilling Cobbler at 22:46:4 Tuesday September 18 2001
What can be said that hasnt been said before? 10 league defeats from 11 now - all by at least 2 goals! In the 16years that I have followed this club, the current team is the worst by far that I can recall - and the current team is arguably the best side on paper during that time. I said after the Bristol City game that we would accumulate no more than 3 or 4 points in our first 10 games if Wilson was to remain as manager and got crucified for it. Well thats 3 points from 8 now with a visit to Port Vale coming up next. Hinesight was never required. Like others have said, I can understand to a certain extent why we are conceding goals due to injuries. But with an almost fully fit pool of midfielders and forwards there is simply no excuse to why we are not scoring. The last 11 league games - Forrester 0 goals, Gabbadini 1 goal, Parkin o goals (although I accept he has only been here this season) and Asamoah 1 goal (likewise). Simply pathetic. 4 highly talented players (at least on paper) who are being dragged down the gutter by Wilson AND Slade. 4 players who are being starved of any real service by the likes of Hargrieves, Mcgregor, Hunt, Hunter, Chelsea flower show boy, Hodge etc - again, all talented players on paper but nothing presently to show for it. It has to be the tactics. Its not as if we are being unlucky. When was the last time we hit the woodwork? Or had a shot cleared off the line. Against Notts County probably but see my point. KW constantly moans about the lack of centre halves we currently have. Wheres Richard Green I ask him. Top of division 3 is the answer! We cannot go on like this. It is rapidly becomings a sick joke. A bit like Wilsons tacktics. Our bench tonight included Flabagini, and Hodge. Theres 5 grand a week for starters! Not forgetting Asamoah, the boy wonder who must wonder himself why he cant get in the team ahead of Parkin. Finally, Boro won 6-0 tonight - according to reports they went into that game without 7 1st team regulars. And still they managed to score more goals in 1 game than we have all season! Oh yeah, they managed to keep a clean sheet as well.
Bert at 22:40:14 Tuesday September 18 2001
I said I was appalled not suicidal DR4E!
Dave at 22:38:36 Tuesday September 18 2001
To true DR4E, I understand you are all related too!
DR4E at 22:24:58 Tuesday September 18 2001
Bert come over to Nene Park its much more enjoyable. We are a family club so bring them as well.
Bert at 22:21:53 Tuesday September 18 2001
As a season ticket holder I believe that I made two major commitments before the season started. The first was the financial commitment which is not refundable and neither should it be. The second was the investment of my time into supporting the club whilst they entertain me, utilising the money I and 3000 others have put up front in good faith. This second commitment is mine to take away whenever I want. Like countless other parents, my leisure time with my family is limited and I wish to make the most of it. As things stand, there are many more attractive prospects on a Saturday afternoon than the terrible display of unorganised crap I had to endure this week. I find myself appalled that I should be thinking this way but an afternoon swimming, bowling, visiting places of interest, cinema etc. etc. would seem a far better investment of my time than sitting with my head in my hands, frustrated and making excuses. Does this make me a bad supporter or a responsible parent? No doubt answers will be forthcoming and some will say that as the seats are already paid for, I would not be missed by the club. However, an emptying ground is a sad indication of a club on the slippery road to ruin. Having said all of this, I like most of you will be there again at the next match, hoping that things will get better but knowing that they probably will not. One day my head will rule my heart and I’ll cut my losses. The money has already gone. The time has not. That day is not far off I fear.
Cardiff Cobbler at 22:14:48 Tuesday September 18 2001
2 penalties to nil. Cobblers played well in defence, not bad in midfield and absolutely sweet FA up front. Cardiff keeper didn't have to make one save. Not one. Cardiff very poor, at times couldn't tell which team was going down, but of course we all know the answer to that one.Couple of top saves from Welch.JF did nothing. What we have here is a team of players that we've all seen play well, even if it was some time ago, who need lesadership, so I'm afraid, despite some half decent football at times it's still WILSON OUT. Crowd 11,232 (40-50 Cobbs)
Get There Or Be a Steward at Leicester at 21:56:3 Tuesday September 18 2001
TRUST MEETING at Sixfields on Thursday. 8pm.
Ralph at 21:49:43 Tuesday September 18 2001
cc2 Roy?
Anon at 21:49:17 Tuesday September 18 2001
HELP!..................................................................PLEASE!
Ralph at 21:48:48 Tuesday September 18 2001
The calls of complaints are coming in to Radio Northampton.
Big Roy at 21:46:28 Tuesday September 18 2001
Hard Days Night on the PA. Never a truer song sung.
Big Roy at 21:45:40 Tuesday September 18 2001
On our current form we'll finish the season PD46, W6, D0, L40, F29, A104, GD -75, points 18. Not too bad then eh?
Ralph at 21:45:35 Tuesday September 18 2001
Atkins clenches fists in front of home crowd then turns towards away fans. Disgraceful!
Ralph at 21:44:29 Tuesday September 18 2001
Atkins and Wilson shake hands. We seemed to play well and had quite a bit of possesion but we've lost yet again. It is really desperate now.
Anon at 21:43:15 Tuesday September 18 2001
no
MK Cobbler at 21:42:23 Tuesday September 18 2001
Not a time for knee jerk reactions but it is looking very grim. Did we have a shot on target?
Ralph at 21:42:13 Tuesday September 18 2001
Correction 3-0 loss
could be any one from many at 21:41:55 Tuesday September 18 2001
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Uncle Richard at 21:41:54 Tuesday September 18 2001
Can we afford to trudge on with more defeats and no hope of improvement?
Big Roy at 21:41:47 Tuesday September 18 2001
insert "in" in the appropriate place.
Anon at 21:41:43 Tuesday September 18 2001
what else really can b said about the way we r playing? we can c whats wrong in the stands to an extent, so y cant the board, manager, players etc
Ralph at 21:41:40 Tuesday September 18 2001
Forrester smashes a free kick over the bar. Forrester has again had an average night, had a couple of chances but opted to pass instead of shoot! Brighton score in 90th minute, 1-0 up. Direones draw 0-0. THAT'S IT 2-0 LOSS.
Anon at 21:41:7 Tuesday September 18 2001
who assembled and coaches the team?
Big Roy at 21:40:55 Tuesday September 18 2001
I've seen it. It's a box in the loft isn't it Ralph?
Anon at 21:40:42 Tuesday September 18 2001
Asamoah goes clear....misses..nearly hit corner flag
ADAM, Leicester at 21:40:25 Tuesday September 18 2001
I don't blame Wilson. I blame the team, they're simply shit!
It's begining to hurt.
Roy Hunter at 21:39:53 Tuesday September 18 2001
At least I still have true footballers hair.
Ralph at 21:39:38 Tuesday September 18 2001
James Hunt clatters Kavanagh, so that's something to take from the evening. Asamoah has done very little probably his quietest game.
Mr Wilson. at 21:38:45 Tuesday September 18 2001
No chance sonny.
Anon at 21:38:26 Tuesday September 18 2001
the town r going down im affraid
Pavlovarotti at 21:38:6 Tuesday September 18 2001
you put a tenor on Wilson and he won't need sacking
Ralph at 21:37:35 Tuesday September 18 2001
Adam Blackmore reckons we still have time for an equaliser! The game has become very scrappy. Poo finished 6-0.
Ralph at 21:37:32 Tuesday September 18 2001
Kavanagh hits one from 25 yards, in top corner 0-3
Anon at 21:37:27 Tuesday September 18 2001
we want a millionnaire
Ralph...... at 21:37:21 Tuesday September 18 2001
Who's ya pal?
Anon at 21:36:37 Tuesday September 18 2001
i put a tennor on it that Wilson is sacked 2nite or 2moro lunchtime by the latest
6 mins injury time at 21:36:18 Tuesday September 18 2001
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Ralph at 21:36:12 Tuesday September 18 2001
Game over. Atkins on the pitch shaking both sets of players hands
Ralph at 21:35:59 Tuesday September 18 2001
6 minutes of added time.
Big Roy at 21:35:46 Tuesday September 18 2001
it's 2 - 0 trust me
Ralph at 21:35:31 Tuesday September 18 2001
No I'm fine mate. Beware of imitations!
"All going Vale" at 21:35:26 Tuesday September 18 2001
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Anon at 21:35:12 Tuesday September 18 2001
celtic losing 3-2
Ralph at 21:34:57 Tuesday September 18 2001
3-0
Is it.......... at 21:34:31 Tuesday September 18 2001
2 or 3?
Ralph at 21:34:28 Tuesday September 18 2001
Beckham scores in 90th minute, no change there then!
Ralph at 21:33:49 Tuesday September 18 2001
Transmission back, still 2-0. Dempsey has suffered a head injury.
Big Roy at 21:33:22 Tuesday September 18 2001
You got a split personality Ralph?
Ralph at 21:32:47 Tuesday September 18 2001
still no transmission. crewe 0 wimbledon 4, port vale 0 swindon 2. Juve 3-2!!!!
Ralph at 21:32:12 Tuesday September 18 2001
The players have no respect for each other
Anon at 21:31:36 Tuesday September 18 2001
Yes
Ralph at 21:31:23 Tuesday September 18 2001
Hunt and Welch in undignified shoving match on edge of the area.
Ralph at 21:31:5 Tuesday September 18 2001
Spedding cleared and the transmission has been lost . . . probably brought down a sattelite. We go to Nene Park yaaaaaaaaaaawn! Turley hasn't been sent off yet.
Ralph at 21:30:21 Tuesday September 18 2001
Misunderstanding between Hunt and Welch - OG! 3-0
Big Roy at 21:29:47 Tuesday September 18 2001
is it too much fookin trouble to use the "name" box all you anons?
Anon at 21:29:21 Tuesday September 18 2001
Juve 2,the Bhoys 2 YESSSSSSS
Ralph at 21:28:58 Tuesday September 18 2001
Celtic equalise at Juve!!! 2-2
Anon at 21:28:39 Tuesday September 18 2001
Something stronger than a ciggie will be needed.
Ralph at 21:28:17 Tuesday September 18 2001
We appear to have gone off the boil, hardly surprising. Wilson and Slade shout encouragement. Corner to Cardiff boyo! Legg swings it in, push, foul . . . freekick Cobbs!
Maybe he will........ at 21:28:8 Tuesday September 18 2001
........offer him a smoke too?
Anon at 21:27:30 Tuesday September 18 2001
Will Ian Atkins buy TCMP a drink after the game?
Anon at 21:26:33 Tuesday September 18 2001
Wow two messages inside a second. I type fast!
eeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ??? at 21:26:31 Tuesday September 18 2001
Me !!
Anon at 21:26:17 Tuesday September 18 2001
even worst news, the pish r winning 6-0. oh shit
Anon at 21:25:58 Tuesday September 18 2001
It's no good "playing well" if you can't score or even get a shot on goal.
Anon at 21:25:58 Tuesday September 18 2001
Who would pay to watch that shower?
Big Roy at 21:25:8 Tuesday September 18 2001
Sack all the players? That's certainly getting back to basics. Who's gonna play Port Vale then?
Adenuff at 21:25:5 Tuesday September 18 2001
Get back to your stewarding at Gilbert Street. You don't even watch the lads!
Anon at 21:24:54 Tuesday September 18 2001
Yes but they have quality players on 2 grand a week or more, we have Gabbi and co. Can we swop please?
Dave Bowman at 21:23:56 Tuesday September 18 2001
Something really wonderful is going to happen.
Anon at 21:23:49 Tuesday September 18 2001
Truth is we are the real Dire Ones
Cardiff having spent millions within the last month or so at 21:23:48 Tuesday September 18 2001
........beating Town, assembled at a cost of three buttons and a cheese board. It's just not good enough!!!
ADAM,Leicester at 21:23:12 Tuesday September 18 2001
2 0 DOWN !! WE'RE SHIT. END OF STORY. SACK ALL THE PLAYERS. BACK TO BASICS. GET RID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ralph at 21:23:8 Tuesday September 18 2001
Asamoah has to scramble off the deck. We've played well tonight. The Cardiff fans can be heard for the first time tonight. Still dull at Nene Park.
Anon at 21:23:6 Tuesday September 18 2001
Sorry, but this is just not good enough
Don;t start again anon at 21:22:28 Tuesday September 18 2001
....
Ralph at 21:21:52 Tuesday September 18 2001
He's loving it
Anon at 21:21:26 Tuesday September 18 2001
Sorry, but this is just not good enough.
Ralph at 21:21:18 Tuesday September 18 2001
McGregor has not had much joy down the left hand side. Parkin is angry. Cardiff hasn't impressed Adam. Dempsey is frustrated and it earns him a booking. James Hunt pressurises. Great save from Welchy.
I think you will find....... at 21:21:15 Tuesday September 18 2001
....it's a smug grin......
Big Roy at 21:20:50 Tuesday September 18 2001
Big everything
Ralph at 21:20:20 Tuesday September 18 2001
Ian Atkins has a big grin on his face
Anon at 21:19:58 Tuesday September 18 2001
big pants Roy?
Ralph at 21:19:1 Tuesday September 18 2001
Plenty of starch on the gussets Royston!
Big Roy at 21:19:0 Tuesday September 18 2001
Apparently the last 20 minutes are going to be crucial for the Cobblers. No sh*t!
Roy........ at 21:18:39 Tuesday September 18 2001
.........fancy doing mine while you are there please?
Ralph at 21:18:23 Tuesday September 18 2001
That's not the real Cold Ashby WSD?
Big Roy at 21:18:2 Tuesday September 18 2001
I'll go and do my ironing then
Billerks at 21:17:23 Tuesday September 18 2001
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Ralph at 21:17:4 Tuesday September 18 2001
Hunter puts in a clumsy challenge on Grayson. They score 2-0. Paul Grayson scores!
Big Roy at 21:17:2 Tuesday September 18 2001
I can't look
2nd fekkin pen??????? at 21:16:30 Tuesday September 18 2001
?????
Big Roy at 21:16:12 Tuesday September 18 2001
a penalty then
Ralph at 21:16:10 Tuesday September 18 2001
Asamoah takes it off of Keith Welch! Get up front Del Boy. Oh S**t another pen to Cardiff!!!
Big Roy at 21:15:43 Tuesday September 18 2001
I think I left it at the top of the garden last May.
Bormuff doing their best........ at 21:14:57 Tuesday September 18 2001
........to make us look good?
W.S.D, at 21:14:54 Tuesday September 18 2001
Anyone seen my pink shirt?
Big Roy at 21:14:18 Tuesday September 18 2001
bugger this, it's worse than Pete Smith on a windy day. I'll fetch my radio!
Ralph at 21:14:7 Tuesday September 18 2001
I understand Betty Boothroyd is available Roy!
Ralph at 21:13:29 Tuesday September 18 2001
Poo 6-0 up!!!!
Asamoah at 21:13:14 Tuesday September 18 2001
On for Woleaston
Ralph at 21:13:4 Tuesday September 18 2001
Denis Casey is on to treat Forrester. 21 minutes gone of the second half. It's more us than them but we need someone who is prepared to take charge. Hope makes a bit of a blunder, Thorne is through but we get away with it. Phew! IT'S ASAMOAH TIME!!!!! On for Wooly-Hat-On.
Big Roy at 21:11:18 Tuesday September 18 2001
I'm trying to listen to the match online. Do I need speakers?
Ralph at 21:10:31 Tuesday September 18 2001
Roy you old plank spanker! How's it hanging?
Ralph at 21:9:47 Tuesday September 18 2001
The eighty-odd Torquay fans are outsinging the R&D crowd! Dull game at Nene Park, 0-0.
Ralph at 21:8:44 Tuesday September 18 2001
Excellent covering work from Dempsey saves the day. Cardiff pressure again and Hunter concedes a corner. Pryor and Hunter challenge, goal kick.
Big Roy at 21:7:52 Tuesday September 18 2001
ayyup Ralph!
Ralph at 21:6:49 Tuesday September 18 2001
Adam wants someone to grasp the nettle in front of the penalty box, touch of weed kileer would do. It's all Legg at the moment with another huge weapon!! Parkin nods down but nobody is following up. We appear to be knocking it about and maintaining possesion which wasn't the case on Saturday. Spedding gets a knock and is limping heavily!!!! Not another injury!
Ralph at 21:3:14 Tuesday September 18 2001
Everyone's mate Leo Fortune-West comes on for Des Hamilton as Cardiff go 4-3-3. That's not your usual Atkins formation!
Ralph at 21:2:15 Tuesday September 18 2001
Poo 5-0 up!
Ralph at 21:1:39 Tuesday September 18 2001
Legg hurls another huge throw for Des Hamilton to head over the bar. Adam Blackmore remarks on Leggs huge weapon! Another good move from the Cobblers, Forrester and Wooleaston combine and then Hunter belts one just over from 25 yards.
Ralph at 20:59:27 Tuesday September 18 2001
Spedding sticks to Thorne!
Ralph at 20:58:53 Tuesday September 18 2001
Good move by Hunt and Forrester, Jamie passed when he could of shot and Wooleaston pulled his shot wide of the post. Welch makes a good save from Paul Grayson, bloody egg chaser!
juventus 2 Celtic 0 at 20:58:13 Tuesday September 18 2001
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Ralph at 20:57:31 Tuesday September 18 2001
Atkins is leaning against the far side of the home dugout and Wilson leans against the nearside of the away dugout. They could not get further apart! Poo 4 Bournmouth 0!! 30 to 40 Cobblers fans are at Ninian Park tonight, my utmost respect!
Psh 4 v Bornemuf 0 at 20:57:30 Tuesday September 18 2001
I could cry
Ralph at 20:55:26 Tuesday September 18 2001
Legg launches a throw deep in to our box, Parkin and Dempsey clear. Hunt to parkin but Weston hauls him down but no booking. Bloody cynical foul!!!!! Spedding chips one in . . . off side!
Ralph at 20:53:46 Tuesday September 18 2001
That's Spedding at centre back! Injuries really are biting deep. Off we go then. Bonner has a shot that just flashes wide.
Ralph at 20:52:27 Tuesday September 18 2001
Tonight's Team: Welch; Marsh(Carruthers 19 mins), Hope, Spedding, Dempsey; McGregor, Hunt, Hunter, Wooleaston; Forrester, Parkin. Subs: Gabbiadini, Asamoah, Hodge, Bunn, Carruthers.
Ralph at 20:50:28 Tuesday September 18 2001
Well we seem to have aquitted ourselves quite well in the first half. A very dubious handball by Carruthers led to the penalty which was saved by Welch only for Kavanagh to smack in the rebound.
Anon(ymous) at 20:50:13 Tuesday September 18 2001
We will leak goals at the back with our defensive injuries, but we have an almost full complement of midfield/strikers. Sowhy the hell can't we score a goal????????? We should be winning 4-3 or 5-4 not losing 3-0 / 4-0. Methinks Wilson's excuses are a bit poor.
IAN ATKINS at 20:35:7 Tuesday September 18 2001
No thanks..like I said bigger and better things
Anon at 20:34:17 Tuesday September 18 2001
ian atkins is a good manager and will return to NTFC
IAN ATKINS at 20:34:1 Tuesday September 18 2001
I'm quite nice really, honest and hardworking, unlike some....
H.T. at 20:33:37 Tuesday September 18 2001
1-0
what would that be Atkins????? at 20:32:44 Tuesday September 18 2001
Maybe your ego which you believe to be bigger than any club?
Parkin at 20:31:38 Tuesday September 18 2001
..........just wide of the post.........
IAN ATKINS at 20:31:9 Tuesday September 18 2001
GOT BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT MATE!
Difficult to tell but at 20:26:32 Tuesday September 18 2001
.........we sound like we are playing it about quite well
held well by Welch at 20:20:59 Tuesday September 18 2001
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Cardiff at 20:20:37 Tuesday September 18 2001
Corner
You would know all about going down at 20:20:11 Tuesday September 18 2001
eh Atkins?
commentator comments that maybe...... at 20:19:15 Tuesday September 18 2001
....the pen wouldnt have been given if thousands of cadiff hadnt been baying for blood....
IAN ATKINS at 20:17:55 Tuesday September 18 2001
GOING DOWN GOING DOWN GOING DOWN
Poor reception from official site.... at 20:17:34 Tuesday September 18 2001
.........difficult to tell much about the game right now....
Ian Atkins at 20:16:48 Tuesday September 18 2001
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
No name at 20:16:41 Tuesday September 18 2001
I should have kept me cake hole shut.
1-0 at 20:14:0 Tuesday September 18 2001
Saved by Welch but Kavanagh puts away rebound
Anon at 20:13:46 Tuesday September 18 2001
1-o shit
Anon at 20:13:29 Tuesday September 18 2001
shit 1-0
Fuck!!! at 20:13:9 Tuesday September 18 2001
Pen to sheepshaggers
Anon at 20:13:7 Tuesday September 18 2001
Cardiff penalty
Latest at 20:12:0 Tuesday September 18 2001
Cobblers have just equalised
I will............ at 20:11:52 Tuesday September 18 2001
........as long as my player stays active........
Hotel Ender at 20:11:8 Tuesday September 18 2001
can someone keep this updated with events at Cardiff? each time I try to connect to the commentary the Windows Media Player "performs an illegal operation" and closes down. Anyone know if I can get commentary on Real Player instead?
Carole Smiley at 20:9:37 Tuesday September 18 2001
Better than a cold night in Cardiff in my books........
No name at 20:9:2 Tuesday September 18 2001
No speekers.
corner at 20:8:15 Tuesday September 18 2001
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Anon at 20:6:20 Tuesday September 18 2001
Marsh Injured.... Carruthers comes on.
Anon at 19:59:9 Tuesday September 18 2001
working fine where I am
No name at 19:55:39 Tuesday September 18 2001
Isn't Ralph commentating tonight? I can't get the internet commeentry.
No name at 19:55:33 Tuesday September 18 2001
Isn't Ralph commentating tonight? I can't get the internet commeentry.
Anon at 19:48:10 Tuesday September 18 2001
Welch is back
ADAM, Leicetser. at 19:26:57 Tuesday September 18 2001
To resolve the debate regarding copyright of material on this site I recommend a book on intellectual propert rights. This area of law is huge. One thing I will say, as a lgal novice, that I cannot see the copyright sign anywhere on this site. I would also be alarmed if my material was published without my permission. I am not sure on criminal liability under the Copyright/Trademarks Statutes but I would certainly explore a resolve, inter alia, at common law.
ADAM, Leicester at 19:11:57 Tuesday September 18 2001
I am at work and will be watching the cobblers game on the BBC sport site. I worked at the Leicester/Middlesbrough game and if you want to see disillusioned fans go to Filbert Street. The cobblers are pretty awful (so I've heard) but at least the players are not driving off in Ferraris (Dennis Wise and Robbie Savage). I have a feeling that we will get a result tonight!
A Childs View at 18:42:56 Tuesday September 18 2001
I got done in Northampton as well! As I don't live in town anymore I wasn't aware of the council's current mission to fine everybody! I was most fed up - they didn't even bother to read my pleading letter and just said, "Ha Ha sonny boy, give us your readies!!" Bugger!!
To Northamptonshire - Home of Vehicle Stealth Tax at 18:33:37 Tuesday September 18 2001
What comes around will come around for you!
The Real Cardiff Cobbler at 17:31:26 Tuesday September 18 2001
Well this is it, had a couple already and just off to face the music. Good interview with Atkins in this evenings paper. No love lost between him and KW apparently, he says he's only spoken to him once since he left, but goes on to say he is very proud of his acheivements at the Cobblers.
Anon at 17:8:16 Tuesday September 18 2001
That all sounds a bit cryptic Ray!
Paddington Green Cobbler at 14:40:39 Tuesday September 18 2001
Like it Bin there. Made me laugh out loud.
Bin there, dunnit at 14:3:39 Tuesday September 18 2001
I think we will get a good pasting at Cardiff tonight, lets
hope that the team does allright though.
Ray at 13:43:45 Tuesday September 18 2001
If you had been here earlier Anon - you would know why that copyright notice is posted.
Anon at 13:5:49 Tuesday September 18 2001
No copyright acknowledged below, because Entries to this Guestbook become my © copyright so over to you Ray!
Anon at 13:4:13 Tuesday September 18 2001
Northampton Town Manager Kevin Wilson today thanked the club’s Board of Directors for their support on the eve of his side’s trip to Cardiff City. The Cobblers early season planning has been wrecked by injury, and some disappointing results have led to speculation about Wilson’s position but the Cobblers boss said, "I’d like to place on record that the Board of Directors have given me their utmost support. We all know the situation here and there’s no point in trying to hide behind things or to pull the wool over people’s eyes, but the Directors have not put me under any pressure. Some newspaper headlines in recent days have maybe been a little over dramatic. Hopefully we will have 2 or 3 faces back from injury by the weekend and things will start to turn but I would repeat that the Board are not putting me under any pressure."
Cardiff Cobbler at 11:21:50 Tuesday September 18 2001
I am! At least Earnshaw isn't playing for them, but they've got Thorne as well now!
Anon at 11:20:10 Tuesday September 18 2001
What odds would you get on the Cobblers getting less than 25 pts this season? Might be worth having a few quid on it.
Anon at 11:18:34 Tuesday September 18 2001
who's goin to Cardiff then?
Big Roy at 10:37:15 Tuesday September 18 2001
Parking Ticket - In the days when all was fields and allotments, the road you speak about was an extension to Mill Lane, which now stops at the T Junction with the dual carriage way. This lane went down to the now defunct Duston Mill where the mill pool was alive with silver carp. Damsel flies hovered from reed bed to buttercup and lashings of ginger beer were enjoyed on the endless summer days.........
Northamptonshire - Home of Vehicle Stealth Tax at 10:17:56 Tuesday September 18 2001
Parking Ticket - You deserve it mate. There's ample parking all around Sixfields and you park on the road. I'm just shocked that you've only had the one ticket. In future use one of the car parks you idle sod. Also Police Cars don't speak!!!!
View the Northampton Town Plan at 10:13:33 Tuesday September 18 2001
http://www.northampton.gov.uk/Consultation/irwebsite.pdf
Anon at 9:54:6 Tuesday September 18 2001
It is no doubt true the Stonhill and his board would dearly like someone to take their irons out of the fire, but I dont think there will be anyone to satisfy their requirements, and they would finish up giving the club away. If this was the case it would mean whoever took it on would buy it for a pound. The person who took this on would either be another nutcase, or someone with bigger ideas of taking over the whole stadium. I think such a person is few and far between.So the advice is stick to those you know.
Anon at 9:22:6 Tuesday September 18 2001
How do you know that there is nobody knocking on the door the take the club over Anon. Just because we are not told anything does not mean there is no interest. the point is that the board are determined to hang on in the hope of clawing some money out of the club, and have spurned the opporttunity to leave because of this. Not, as they say, in the best interests of the club, in my opinion.
Parking Tickets at 8:56:21 Tuesday September 18 2001
Everyone who parked in the road that runs parallel (it is a dead end)with the supporters car park just off the roundabout next to Upton Way all got Parking tickets on Saturday, even though most of us have parked there for 4 years. The Parking ticket stated Upton Way but the road has no name, does anyone know if this indeed can be called Upton Way, even though it has no road sign at the road junction. Also when I parked there there was a Police Car on the junction who didnt say a thing. Any info would be great and if I dont have to pay then I will donate the money to the Cobblers.
Bad Joke Society's Buddy at 5:45:59 Tuesday September 18 2001
A man in his 40s bought a new BMW and was out driving on the M1 at top speed when he suddenly saw flashing blue lights behind him.
"There's no way they can catch a BMW," he thought to himself and sped up even more. Then the reality of the situation hit him, "What the hell am I doing?" he thought and pulled over.
The Copper came up to him, took his license without a word, and examined it and the car. "It's been a long day, it is the end of my shift, and it's Friday the 13th. I don't feel like more paperwork, so if you can give me an excuse for your driving that I haven't heard before, you can go."
The chap thinks for a second and says, "Last week my wife ran off with a Copper. I was afraid you were trying to give her back!!!!"
"Have a nice weekend," said the officer.
FROM FOOTBALL 365 at 1:3:29 Tuesday September 18 2001
Northampton Town are to announce John Hollins as their new Director of Football at a press conference tomorrow morning. The Cobblers have got off to an awful start to the season and feel that former Swansea boss, Hollins, is the man to help manager Kevin Wilson turn the clubs fortunes around.
Anon at 0:9:24 Tuesday September 18 2001
When will you people learn that by continually targeting the people that run the club you are helping to destroy its future. There is no one knocking on the doors to take the club over accept that fact. There is always good and bad times in life nothing is perfect. but lets be serious we are only taking about a game of football, and there are far more important things in life to be concerned about right now.
Marco Gabbiadini at 23:16:29 Monday September 17 2001
"Oh yes, even when I was a boy it was my ambition to play for Northampton Town. At last it's come true! Don't bother to pay me." Barry Stonhill, "No problem, here's two grand a week"
NTFC@2view at 22:49:3 Monday September 17 2001
Whatever the board says, they are right. I as a supporter will not question them as it is clearly their club and not ours. They will still be in control when we are long gone. We should change nothing, and keep buying 'experienced' players who will be worth nothing at the end of their contracts. It does not matter if they do not care about the club, all players are mercenaries who only come for the money. Nevertheless I will continue to give them unconditional support, through bad times and more bad times.
Forest 2 Rothers 0 at 21:50:15 Monday September 17 2001
WEhy cant we beat them???
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NTFC@where? at 21:46:57 Monday September 17 2001
Take the common sense view, reverse it and there you have it. My opinion.
Anon at 21:38:55 Monday September 17 2001
Atkins would not come back even if you offered him a ridiculous salary, unlike Gabbi the donkey.
Anon at 21:22:31 Monday September 17 2001
Would Atkins coming back be such a bad idea?
Onlyhatebandwaggoners at 21:18:45 Monday September 17 2001
I judge KW on the WHOLE year to date(not one away win),I judge the board on their recent years control of the club (£1.4 million loss in 2 years).I suggest the whole club needs new professional ideas to get the Cobblers closer to their undisputed potential!
Anon at 21:18:40 Monday September 17 2001
Don't moan about Gabbiadini. He puts the Cobblers on the map
Disgusted at 21:8:21 Monday September 17 2001
I don't think anyone would come to Northampton for the nightlife. It's non-existent
NTFC@2view at 20:54:19 Monday September 17 2001
Gabbi only came here for the money eh? Not the sea, the sand, the beautiful women, the nightlife, the cultural pursuits? You fu cking oaf, of course he didn't say 'Oh yes, even when I was a boy it was my ambition to play for Northampton Town. At last it's come true! Don't bother to pay me.' There's so much bollox on here, but that's as silly as 'Wilson's out and Sir Alex will leave ManUre earlyto take over.' At least the bloke who thinks that 3000 supporters raising 50p in 20 years saved the club posts under a nickname.
Anon at 20:16:48 Monday September 17 2001
That tosser Anon, he never leaves his name so whatever he says must be rubbish. Got there before you!!
Anon at 20:14:34 Monday September 17 2001
Apart from Carlisle, which club is in a more precarious position than the Cobblers? Remember we have virtually no assets, other clubs have higher debts but own their own grounds (in most cases)
Anon at 20:8:44 Monday September 17 2001
Absolute rubbish. Do nothing = relegation and Cobblers go out of existence.
Anon at 19:29:11 Monday September 17 2001
Stonhill was always recognised as the man who saved the club, why now all the anti against him. Stonhill has done the club proud and now you are all turning on him, its a disgrace. KW is also doing his best and does not deserve the aggro.You are all choosing a route to disaster. You may think this is neccessary but I think you are playing with fire without realising it.
Hotel Ender at 19:28:19 Monday September 17 2001
Well said Rodders. I thought the North Stand had gone home (most of em had)
Waterside Cobbler at 19:26:55 Monday September 17 2001
Received this from a friend at Luton.Find below excerpt from Saturday's match report ...
The incident of the match came on 52 minutes. Douglas made a great run
into the area and was brought down, penalty. Cue celebrations from behind the goal, but these soon died down though when everyone realised Howard had picked up the ball. His spot kick was low and hard and saved by the keeper,not a great penalty, the ref obvioulsy felt sorry for us, and Howard and allowed a re-take for encroachment. Cue further celebration and relielf from the visitng fans..and then ... Nicholls picked up and the ball and gave it to Skelton, captain and a regular penalty taker at Colchester. Howard grabs the ball back off Nicholls and Skelton to try and take the spot kick again. Nicholls says "no way mate" (well words to that effect!!)and grabs the ball back! By this time Marvin and a couple of others get involved as well, all trying to take the ball off Howard and
allow Skelts to take the spot kick. Somehow Howard ended up with the ball and ignored all his team mates to take the kick. You could see he was so wound up and frustrated that it was no surprise he
just blasted the ball straight at the keeper. Then all the Luton players were racing back down the field to try and defend the counter
attack....except one, who managed to cover a massive few yards to find himself just outside the York area when York "scored".....I won't bother mentioning his name. Seconds later and it's the beginning of the end for Mr Howard, a lunging challenge and a booking, followed by a pushing match with Nicholls. Cue a
substition, and Hillier comes on. Not happy with a "fight" with most of his team mates, Howard opts to have a "difference of opinions" with Mick Harford as he storms down the tunnel!!!! Bye Bye Steve......Kinnear has said there is no way that he'll allow that kind of attitude and Howard will not feature on Tuesday night. The feelings on the terrace ran higher than that and most were saying that he shouldn't play again.
Anon at 19:13:59 Monday September 17 2001
wasnt the programmes meant b atleast 100 pages? cant they count? coz i counted around 45 pages? whats going on. is the club nicking our money again?
Anon at 19:6:51 Monday September 17 2001
We should indeed boo Gabbiadini, the guy only came here for the money and has done absolutely nothing to justify the wages that the board were foolish enough to give him. We now have too many players with no particular affiliation with the club who are here for the ride. Parkin comes to mind. There is no fight in the team, a good manager would have seen that last season and addressed it. Instead we get overrated flair players who cannot operate as they are starved of the ball too often.
Anon at 19:0:22 Monday September 17 2001
Parklands Cobbler is exactly right. Let's stop this myth about the board being our saviours. Just look at the position the club is in now. No one can seriously pretend that better management could not have achieved more, even with less money. Our transfer policy has been abysmal, needlessly bringing in old timers on big money like Gabbiadini and giving Frain a 2 yr deal for purely emotional reasons. Our "station" should be in developing players, mainly under 26 and aiming to sell at a profit. Other clubs do it and that is how they survive, we have failed at this for years yet no one has tried to instigate change. Asamoah is too little too late on that front. The truth is that many board members do not stand to lose a lot if this club folds. A lot of money has been pumped in by associate directors and local businessmen who trusted the board. Those same people have probably lost over half a million in the club and will not get burned again. The board has now run out of friends to beg from and that is why alarm bells are ringing. It does not take a genius to work out that change is desperately needed!
Rodders at 18:48:31 Monday September 17 2001
Whatever crticisms any fans may have of the manager, players or directors, the fact is that a LARGE minority of the home support is an absolute disgrace. On Saturday I sat at the back of the West Stand near the away fans and most Town supporters were slagging off the players even before kick-off. How come these morons cheered only once, clapping off Gabbi for a stupid sending-off. The player should have been booed off for his petulance. He is a disgrace, as are many of our supporters. Hotel Enders were far more intelligent in their support than this new breed of neanderthal.
nosey parker "for real" at 18:38:52 Monday September 17 2001
Old proverb says...Best mates will get you the sack (gabbiadini) well done on getting your mate the sack this week!!
Parklands Cobbler at 18:18:38 Monday September 17 2001
Wait a minute. Lets get one thing straight. The answer to the question who saved us from possible extinction in the 90s is ourselves. The fans saved this club, had it not been for the loyalty of the 3000 stalwarts of which I am proud to say I was one, this club would not exist. Without the fans the club is nothing, and this club continually forgets this. Yes others played great roles. Brian Lomax, The Trust, Barry Ward. However, I firmy believe that the combination of these entities with the crucial support saved the club, and not Stonhill. Ward was far more influential in the boardroom, than Barry Stonhill could ever dream to be. Ward's job as an accountant is to manage the books of businesses to ensure minimum waste and maximum profitability, both before and after the Ward era (and under the majority both times of the present board) this has not been achieved. Sack Wilson. Sack the Board
Beer goggles at 18:2:29 Monday September 17 2001
Illinois Cobbler, they are not real! They are definitely implants!
Illinois Cobbler at 17:52:15 Monday September 17 2001
Back to debate aboutwomen at footy matches, the girl in Q104 (West Upper) is knockout. I didn't really care about the result...
from the Official Luton Site at 17:43:3 Monday September 17 2001
Asked if he would transfer-list Howard, he said: "I would sooner not say at this stage, but you might not be far away. It is a serious matter. You have to have respect for the Club, for the manager, and for the other players. He didn't show that respect, and it could have cost us at York. Fortunately, the rest had the character to get the win we wanted.
INSIDER at 17:34:29 Monday September 17 2001
Yes let's get Howard back, we have played crap since he left. He might not be brilliant but he is something we lack - team players.
INSIDER at 17:32:53 Monday September 17 2001
Secret meeting in London later in the week, looks like the board could be meeting potential new owners.
MK Cobbler at 17:32:16 Monday September 17 2001
Rumour has it that Steve Howard is going to Carlisle after his bust up on Saturday. Perhaps we can get him back cheaply if he realises the error of his ways in moving down the M1
Word is at 17:20:4 Monday September 17 2001
I was walking through Wisbech this afternoon and Archie from Far Cotton stopped his van surprised to see me in Cambs. told me that after tomorrow night Wilson is out and either Broadhurst or Bracewell or both will take over, 20 minutes later got a phone call from Seamus and he confirmed much the same story, Seamus hasnt missed any games in 6 years home and away and wont be there tomorrow and Swainey not missed one in 13 years is hesitating, yes we should all be there to support the GODS but there has to be a limit; WILSON OUT!!!
Jamie at 16:31:7 Monday September 17 2001
I thought you weren't going to mention Gabbio.
Mal at 16:27:34 Monday September 17 2001
Problem we now have after Saturday is that not only do we have half the team out with injuries, the other half will be suspended the rate the names are going in the book. Not to mention Gabbi, that was disgraceful.
Ian Atkins at 16:6:18 Monday September 17 2001
See you tomorrow, suckers!
K. Willsoon at 15:46:4 Monday September 17 2001
Oh no, my whittle has whittled out.
Terry Towl at 15:44:41 Monday September 17 2001
If 'Gabbi was once the best thing since sliced bread, and was going to set the world alight', would that make him toast? If 'Billy Turkey the one eyed man as he was once described is probably much better than Sollitt', would that make him Gordon Banks? If 'Stonhill the saviour of the club is now surplus to requirements', would that make him Jesus with a lot of chocolate on his biscuit?
Anon at 15:17:50 Monday September 17 2001
You people never cease to amaze me, Gabbi was once the best thing since sliced bread, and was going to set the world alight, and now Billy Turkey the one eyed man as he was once described is probably much better than Sollitt.Stonhill the saviour of the club is now surplus to requirements, is there no end to your insanity.
Raymond Divine at 14:36:15 Monday September 17 2001
Have you seen the latest from Wilson on the official site! I remember him saying he would not use injuries as an excuse, now he wants to be judged when he has a 'full team' out there! What does he call a full team because there will never be an empty injury list. The fact is our aim is to at least remain in this division if he cannot achieve that with the current squad then he should walk. I believe, after all that has been said and after the performance we saw on Saturday, he should walk.
John Doe at 14:14:53 Monday September 17 2001
I personally believe the kid clough would be an interesting appointment and not too pricey. What do u guys think? I saw him at a friendly last season at Sixfields.
Anon at 13:54:37 Monday September 17 2001
I have said it before and I will say it again, the problems on the pitch, so obvious to us all, are the net result of a far more serious crisis off the field. A problem that lies much deeper than the team manager. Things are clearly not right with NTFC at the moment.
Pompey Cobbler at 13:40:38 Monday September 17 2001
KW needs to make up his mind - first he says having injuries is no excuse now he is saying judge me when the squad are fit. At the end of the day on Saturday 11 professional footballers put on NTFC shirts and went out and played like a pub side, with no commitment and the lack of ability to play the game at a basic level. Stop deluding yourself, Wilson, that the players are givig 100% - they are not, however weakened the team my be.
Anon at 13:40:29 Monday September 17 2001
There is a rumour floating around our workplace that KW will be replaced before the end of this week by Nigel Clough, an announcement is due on Friday. Has anybody else heard similar.
Kevin Bottle at 12:42:54 Monday September 17 2001
David: Kit Manager! Need I say more. Also we have just taken on a second 'media' employee and yet the programme has conveniently shrunk to nearly half its size and the web site has deteriorated into a standing joke for web designers! Very rarely do I see anything on national teletext or in the national press about NTFC so what is it all about?
David at 11:55:8 Monday September 17 2001
Some of the comments on here beggar belief. It seems everybody is now jumping on the 'we've got too many staff' bandwagon. I am sure every other club in the league has a similar amount of staff with similar job titles. If we didnt have these jobs in place you would all be saying we're unproffesional, amateur club etc. These staff are surely required for the club to be run properly. Wether they are all doing a good job is another matter ie. Youth development etc, not one player has come through and retained his place in the squad that I can remember since we moved to Sixfields. Secondly, everybody is slagging off Parkin and Wolleaston saying they're crap. They are obviously not or they would not be on Chelsea's books. Parkin has proved his ability at this level in loan spells for other clubs. Therefore, you can only assume Wilson is not getting the best out of him. And lets face it the guys not getting much service, though admittedly he missed a decent chance on Saturday. Thirdly, CIJ, mostly you talk a lot of sense, but to say you hope Hunter gets injured again soon is a disgrace. So, he had a poor game, and his passing was sloppy, but if he keeps playing games and getting fitter, is he one of best hopes for helping get us out this mess. Take it back NOW!! Also, everybody is saying our players are crap. They are not, this is the squad of players we have had for ages. Players such as Forrester, Parkin, Hargreaves, Hunter, Burgess, Welch, McGregor are all good players at this level. Therefore, so it is obviously the coaching, motivational skills etc that are at fault. I think when Sampson, Burgess and Frain are back if things dont change either Slade has got to go, and Wilson gets a new coach, or Wilson gets the sack. Finally, a word of praise for Spedding, who looked more committed than anybody on Saturday and had a half decent game.
TRB Mark at 11:41:24 Monday September 17 2001
The most worrying thing is what the players and mangers are saying. Roy Hunter said . This game (Chesterfield) is "massive." We are going to give it 110% like the lads do every week. After the game, Wilson said that the players put in loads of effort and he could'nt fault the workrate 9or words tothat effect. Well, excuse me. I did'nt see anything approaching that on Saturday. Who is kidding who? I wonder if Barry Ward would have let us pay Gabbiadini the £1,000's per week which in my opinion has been a waste of money. We are going down as the players and management seem to live in a world of self delusion.
NTFC@2view at 11:31:44 Monday September 17 2001
I believe Spedding was a central midfielder at Southampton and has never been the best of left backs, and Hope needs a steady head alongside him, so I would say we suffered badly because of injuries. As for Sollitt, I feel sorry for the poor bloke, because he's very dodgy, and behind a dodgy defence he has no chance. I reckon Billy Turley was safer, which is an awful thing to say. Strong midfield? I don't think so. I don't remember our last strong midfield as Atkins did away with midfielders. OK, Roy was pretty good before his injury, but looks to have completely forgotten what football is all about, and Hargreaves has been good, but we never really show up well against any opposition in that department. As for the forwards; Gabbs will probably never score for us, JF will probably never score again and Asamoah may have potential, but is a mile or two away from a future international some seem to suggest. He needs to get his head up and see what's going on around him for a start. Parkin did well, perhaps, for better teams, but he is a total waste of space for us - no spirit and not much of anything else. And as for heading.... We are a poor team and a new manager, with no cash to spend, would find things just as difficult. If you sit and reflect for a moment it seems even worse; Welch isn't young, Sammo's knees can't constantly be 'scraped', Frainy isn't 'one for the future' and Burgess won't ever get any quicker. Lavin's broken leg may never fix well, and he's not great. Now I've depressed myself!
ENCF at 10:27:23 Monday September 17 2001
"We're not doing well because of injuries" Well, yes I agree we have lost our 1st choice back five, but Spedding and Hope must have near 200+ appearences between them, Marsh, 32, is an experienced player at this level. The only player with limited experience who started on saturday in defence is Evatt. As for Spedding and Hope bellowing at Sollitt during various intervals of the game, well, it beggered belief!!! But our midfield and attack is strong, but from performances this season you wouldn't believe that it was Forrester and Gabbi who are highly experienced players and Asamoah has only really turned out for Slough Town and Bat & Wicketts!!! We constantly stood off Chesterfield on saturday, allowed them to pass it around defence and midfield as if they were Liverpool of the 80's. We showed NO COMMITTMENT, NO BOTTLE, NO WILL TO WIN, NO DESIRE, NO PASSION. Both Chesterfield and Northampton Town will go down this season, but its us that will be first, us that will be firmly rooted to 24th spot unless somthing drastic happens!!!
John Hobbs at 10:25:54 Monday September 17 2001
Ray, I notice the club programme has you down as website designer is that actually true?
Paddington Green Cobbler at 10:24:9 Monday September 17 2001
I agree that Saturday's performance was terrible. Chesterfield are a very poor outfit and yet they never looked troubled by the Cobblers. It has to be said that things don't look good at the moment. Our main problem on Saturday seemed to be a complete inability to pass the ball to another player in a claret shirt. Players started to panic as the game went on and completely lost their nerve when they received the ball, failing to either control it or play a correctly weighted pass. Compare this with the slick passing that took place on Wilson's first game in charge when Ian Atkins left. Perhaps we need to work a bit more on the basics like passing, controlling the ball and moving into space and I think this applies particularly to the midfield who won several balls on Saturday but then lost the advantage by giving the ball away to easily.
A Childs View at 10:15:3 Monday September 17 2001
Interesting Dyl - I watched the incident from the West Stand and then on TV, both of which were from the same angle. Sounds like Gabbi was a very naughty boy and my earlier posting isn't accurate as you could see the elbow from a different angle! Oh well, I don't suppose it matters anyway, we could have had 15 players on the pitch at once and we still wouldn't have got anything from the game!! Perhaps if Gabbi sits out for 3 we'll get to see Asa play some full games!
Yawn at 9:44:51 Monday September 17 2001
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Dyl at 9:30:44 Monday September 17 2001
Justa quick comment on Gabbi's sending off. I had an excellent view of it from the North Stand. A high ball came to him. He turned and saw the defender behind him, backed in and threw his elbows back. It was a sickening foul. I didn't see any subsequent stamp because I was already bemoaning the fact that he would get a red (even before the ref blew his whistle). There is no excuse for what he did. If he hadn't turned around you could claim that he was unaware of teh other player - but Gabbi knew what he was doing. Ironically I think we played better without him. And another thing, when will Asamoah get a full 90? He's the only player who gives 100% all the time!
Ray at 9:11:2 Monday September 17 2001
Cobblers Comments is what people make it. I have no control over what people post - and not should I. It has been provided as a forum for fans to express their views.
Geoffrey@ukonline.net at 9:4:45 Monday September 17 2001
I just emailed him to tell say what a complete waste of bandwidth cobblers comments is these days.
wilson out at 8:50:19 Monday September 17 2001
that is all i can say
THE FUTURES BRIGHT THE FUTURES DUNCAN. at 0:6:29 Monday September 17 2001
Just when you thought it could'nt get any worse Spedding got man of the match.Justifiably so aswell.How shit does that make us?
ANOTHER SUPPORTER at 23:42:37 Sunday September 16 2001
richie if the wankers a man let him say when and were and i will punch the shite out of him for you.
Anon at 23:1:36 Sunday September 16 2001
Geoffrey was right
AT LEAST ONE SUPPPORTER at 22:34:48 Sunday September 16 2001
well i dont blame him with dickheads like you on here,wont be long before you are the only one on here.then what a sad prick you will be.
Anon at 22:20:9 Sunday September 16 2001
It's only a matter of time before UK online take this site down anyway.
Anon at 22:16:59 Sunday September 16 2001
Ray doesn't care because he has CC2 for his old cronies
AT LEAST ONE SUPPORTER at 22:13:41 Sunday September 16 2001
here here richie never seen so many wankers either.RAY cant you do anything about these dickheads.
Dave at 22:12:18 Sunday September 16 2001
ADAM - I know you are a safety steward, that's why I suggested it!!!!
Moo Moo the occasional poster at 22:10:43 Sunday September 16 2001
the board/management first disgraced me when they rushed to sign up John Frain for a further 500 years rather than keeping Savage or Howard, but, OF COURSE, who can forget, Frain scored at Wembley. Speeding is an appalling player, possibly the worst, he's poor at defending and when it comes to distribution he's painfully unimaginiative, every ball is clogged upline. Dempsey, what needs to be said about him? his only quality is determination, the board obviously considered him to be an amazing prospect, they signed him up for a full 12 months, 12 months too many in my opinion. McGregor isn't a battling midfielder, the crowd should realise that, he does however create a lot of space for himself, has quick feet and has a certain "something" that a lot of low league players dont. Gabbiadini is an underachiever, never fulfilled his potential but gets into the team by reputation, he had a fair start to the season but still, he's past it. Forrester is a good striker, anyone with a memory over 6 months will know that. Being a good striker is also about confidence, playing in our current team why would he possibly have even a glimmer of confidence? And as for Wilson, he was always the cheap option, and now sacking his is ironically cripplingly expensive, we did well during our time in Division 3 with him but lets not forget we had a squad that was far too good for the division, we could've had an ameoba at the helm and we still should've got promoted. Its a sad sad day to be a Cobblers supporter, no faith in players, management or board.
richie fan from nz at 22:8:7 Sunday September 16 2001
this will be my last posting on here its a waste of time talking to people that were in the arsehole dept when they dished the brains out,no guts just says it all.feel sorry for the true supporters on this site.
David at 21:56:24 Sunday September 16 2001
I did feel a bit sorry for richie from nz but I must admitt he is weird and scary. Can we talk about football?
Abington Boy at 21:55:6 Sunday September 16 2001
your sentences don't make sense Richie from nz. Do us a favour and log off.
steve at 21:52:39 Sunday September 16 2001
go away richie we don't want you here. You bore us.
richie fan from nz at 21:49:57 Sunday September 16 2001
i sent it last thur ray,,,,so many impostors on here this site must be in line for crap of the month.shows the guts of some people just turned a good site into a heap of crap.
Abington Boy at 21:39:37 Sunday September 16 2001
His spelling is bad. Look down the list of enteries and that penis from NZ has not had one correctly spelt. I feel sorry for his other half having to share a bed with a dyslexic fucking idiot. Let's hope he never comes back to this chat room as he is a prick and bloody disgrace to modern schooling.
Billy the Kid at 21:35:8 Sunday September 16 2001
Well, if he is a scrotum at least he has balls!
Anon at 21:34:3 Sunday September 16 2001
richie from new zealand is a scrotum
ADAM, Leicester at 21:32:43 Sunday September 16 2001
with the greatest respect Richie from NZ this a football site.
RICHIE FAN FROM NZ at 21:30:22 Sunday September 16 2001
Your a darling Ray. You have made me the best speller on this site. I feel like I can join the adults in literate conversing. Your a wonderful man Ray. Thanks.
RICHIE FAN FROM NZ at 21:27:35 Sunday September 16 2001
I was disillusioned to read that spell checkers are not allowed in the New Zealand HSC.
RICHIE FAN FROM NZ at 21:24:4 Sunday September 16 2001
Ray, you know chapter 3, "I'm a turnip speller!" I was amused to discover that poor spelling is a direct result to dossing at school.
I must be honest, my teacher used to make me play with lego instead of allowing me the embarrassment(good eh?) of undergoing GCSE English.
Massey at 21:21:35 Sunday September 16 2001
I see Luton are about to announce disaplinary action against Stevie Howard on monday - hope they sack him so we can re-sign him.
We have missed him so much since he left.
Come back STEVIE all is forgiven !!!!!!!
RICHIE FAN FROM NZ at 21:6:43 Sunday September 16 2001
Ray, Love you. I can now spell with the confidence of an educated adult instead of a 3 year old council estate child.
Hunter at 21:2:44 Sunday September 16 2001
Get back to your best as most of your passes yesterday went to the other team and then it was always going to be a sending off next tackle after the booking
Anon at 20:28:42 Sunday September 16 2001
EVERY1 BRING A PROTEST BANNER OR NETHING IN PROTEST AGAINST THE RUNNING OF OUR CLUB.
Anon at 20:19:24 Sunday September 16 2001
How could Underwood sell the club when it was worth bugger all, and how come after McRichie left after six months there was over a million in debt,McRichie didn't run the debt up in fact he sold players ie Adcock to Posh.
RICHIE FAN FROM NZ at 20:3:2 Sunday September 16 2001
thanks Ray for the "spelling for failed adults" book. It came in much use. I even wrote a letter home with the comfort that my shit spelling has been contained. Thanks once again. Ray, your the best.
ADAM, Leicester at 19:59:15 Sunday September 16 2001
I happen to be one of those safety stewards(LCFC). You are right though. At least I am not silly enough to convince the blind that my washing machine accomplishments warrants a salaried job and a bizarre punch line job title of KIT MANAGER !!
Dave at 19:55:51 Sunday September 16 2001
There are too many safety stewards in football too, let's get rid of them!
ADAM, Leicester at 19:48:28 Sunday September 16 2001
NTFC should be ashamed of itself allowing no-marks to draw a salary for doing bugger all of those who walk through the turnstiles. It is a scandal. Come on fans, open your eyes! These arseholes at sixfields are belly laughing when they check their bank accounts at the end of each month. Let us unite under the sword of P45 and rid the corridors of power of these unnecessary, inept and self-appointing cretins. GET BLOODY RID. It is a football club, not the civil service. I assume the corner flag job will not be available to a straight white Englishman like most civil service jobs aren't!!
Parklands Cobbler at 19:27:35 Sunday September 16 2001
News just in....Northampton Town F.C. have announced they are on the look out for a Corner Flag Co-ordinator. The official site states 'we are looking for an experienced male or female with the appropriate management qualifications and supervisory skills, this is an exciting opportunity with good career prospects. Previous footballing experience at Derby, Chelsea, Ipswich, Notts County and Wallsall a definate advantage. Personal friendship with Kevin Wilson essential . Starting rate is £21,000 per annum +car +bonus. A club spokesman said 'this position is one of excitment for us and only goes to show just how ambitious we are at the club'.
ADAM, Leicester at 19:25:3 Sunday September 16 2001
PARLANDS COBBLER, please fill me in on the other silly jobs available.
I dread to see what nonsenses the office had thought up to employ no-marks. How about 'NTFC secretary assistant to chief executive in command to aimless unnecessary promotional work and the floodlights make sure they worker'!! It's over...OVER!
Jacq at 19:23:0 Sunday September 16 2001
No, it simply isn't enough to make excuses anymore and rely on the old line 'well judge me when I have a full team back and am not down to the bare bones.' That isn't good enough - yes we do have injuries, but isn't that the point of having a squad? ..to replace those who are unfit to play - if not - then they should not be on the books, if we have players signed they should all have the ability and be good enough to play for the Cobblers. I was appauled at yesterday's performance...normally I would not call for the sacking of a manager so soon, but the basis of my discontent lies, like so many waaayy back in February, when we began our speedy descent to the bottom of the table from the top. Wilson simply does not have the tactical know how to change things. It is blatently obvious things are terribly wrong - the thing is he just doesn't KNOW what to do about it. As such, he must resign. If it is true that the consortium are still interested - Board, do the 'right' thing for a change, if you are as passionate about this club as you claim to be - make the right decision, you CANNOT be enjoying these diabolical displays of poor football. Things need to change with immediate effect, not more short term solutions but investments that will start making the prospect of going to a Cobblers match exciting again, not knowledge that at 4.45 we will be leaving Sixfields knowing the foot of the table has an ever tighter grip around the club. Please, lets's not loose our dignity, at least.
Anon at 19:16:59 Sunday September 16 2001
Acorn, are you some kind of nut?
Acorn at 19:15:50 Sunday September 16 2001
I can't see the club's bank accepting a cheque signed 'moanie from the west' somehow!
ADAM, Leicester at 19:15:38 Sunday September 16 2001
PARKLANDS COBBLER..I utterly utterly agree with you on the disgraceful amount of 'football related' jobs at Sixfields.
These no-marks I assume are paid a salary do do what?
What on earh does a youth recruitment officer do that a youth developer cannot? I bet they sit at their desks doing the crossword and wondering what on earth they do. The Kit manager is the biggest nonsense I have ever heard of in my life. You true loyal fans are being hoodwinked by those in tracksuits. And they enjoy free hospitality at games. IT IS A DISGRACE. I want to see the figures !! Something stinks down there a Sixfields and it is not just the players on the pitch.
Adam at 19:14:39 Sunday September 16 2001
Bottom of the league lads! At Rushden we ain't doing much better but with Carlisle in this league we have no chance of going down. See you next year for a couple of local derbies.
moaney from the west at 19:14:9 Sunday September 16 2001
when defenders and goalies can be seen rowing with each other on the pitch you know we are in the shite.i think the players with few exceptions did run their socks yesterday anybody who thinks different knows nothing about football or fitness.however i dont think we have ever looked as helpless as we do now .i stated before i would help to fund wilsons compensation as any true fan but it might take more than my fifty quid also the new gaffa will still have no money to spend on desperately needed players with defensive qualities. kw has spent his budget on wingers and attacking minded players exception burgess lavin .im afraid he has took us to a road heading only for relegation and financial devastation i really dont think things have ever been as bad
moaney from the west at 19:14:4 Sunday September 16 2001
when defenders and goalies can be seen rowing with each other on the pitch you know we are in the shite.i think the players with few exceptions did run their socks yesterday anybody who thinks different knows nothing about football or fitness.however i dont think we have ever looked as helpless as we do now .i stated before i would help to fund wilsons compensation as any true fan but it might take more than my fifty quid also the new gaffa will still have no money to spend on desperately needed players with defensive qualities. kw has spent his budget on wingers and attacking minded players exception burgess lavin .im afraid he has took us to a road heading only for relegation and financial devastation i really dont think things have ever been as bad
Dave at 19:12:14 Sunday September 16 2001
Dick Underwood sold the club to McRitchie as it was starting to cost him money. Typical of Underwood to talk of European football as his aim, Van Aid was one thing the big boys stuff he could not handle. He never checked into McRitchie's background and he did sell him a pup. To say McRitchie did not damage the club shows how little you know of that sorry affair and your comments about directors leaving, Barry Stonhill and Barry Hancock stayed on and thank goodness they did, nobody else would have come forward and the probability is we would have sunk with the likes of Accrington Stanley! The fact is, as has already been stated, we are primarily a third/fourth division club and nothing has altered to suggest that we are going to be anything different. The size of the Town, the loyal supporters, etc. etc. The history books tell it!
Ralph at 19:0:26 Sunday September 16 2001
I too just watched the Gabbi thing on TV CV, and as much as I am a Gabbi fan, I saw an elbow followed by a girly stamp. Sending off in today's game. Symptomatic of someone who is frustrated over his and the teams performance.
A Childs View at 18:55:21 Sunday September 16 2001
I've justed watched the Gabbi incident a few times, and, whilst not defending his stupidity (a pathetic stamp much like Beckham's against Simeone) the Chesterfield player chronically over reacted. There was no elbow at all and the sending off was purely for the ridiculously weak stamp. How stupid, if you are really incensed you can almost understand a player reacting, however, to react in such a feeble and petulant way is very unprofessional! Still, at the end of the day it was right that he got sent off!
Anon at 18:55:4 Sunday September 16 2001
M'cRichie was not to blame for the last crisis. The poor sod was only there six months,so what damage could he have done. The damage was done beforehand, and that is why at the time most of the board left the sinking ship. McRichie was sold a pup. Now you have got to find another fool guy, because I feel you have now run out of consortiums.
The Parklands Cobbler at 18:54:25 Sunday September 16 2001
Since I've opened this can of worms I'll continue. Without even getting into office staff....the following are employed for footballing matters......
Wilson - boss
Slade - ass't
Kearney - reserve and youth
Wilkinson - chief scout
Kevin Philliskirk - Fitness coach
Dave Watson - Goalkeeping coach
Phil Gee - Kit manager
Denis Casey - Physio
Stuart Barker - Physio
Paul Curtis - Director of Youth Dev't
Kevin England - youth dev't officer
Charlie Brewster - Youth recruitment officer
Russell Lewis - Football in the community
That's 13! Now could a member of the board, preferably Barry Stonhill please justify this.
Hodgy M-O-M at 18:45:31 Sunday September 16 2001
I voted for John Hodge as Man Of the Match on the official site - I think everyone should - at least he did nothing wrong yesterday! I did it more to register my protest at the complete lack of effort shown by the vast majority of the team - Asamoah & Roy excluded (although Roy is not back to his best yet)
Parklands Cobbler at 18:43:1 Sunday September 16 2001
Pete Smith, Those 2 pointless idiots that play records and think they are funny, the assistant physio, Clarence's minder, the goalkeeping coach......You are the Weakest Links GOODBYE!
Hannah at 18:35:26 Sunday September 16 2001
the players did try!If they didnt then they would be pulled off. Just because the players maybe aren't as talented as hoped doesnt mean they dont try. At the end of the day, we are a poor second division side with no money so we have to work with the players we've got, but they can't be accused of not trying. Also, Anon, I thought Lavin was impressive in the few games he played, the best since ian hendon!
Cardiff Cobbler at 18:33:41 Sunday September 16 2001
What am I going to do. I've never avoided a Cobbs match in my life, but this Tuesday? I don't suppose there will be many people coming down here on a Tuesday evening, so I might be stood there all on my own, probably getting laughed at! Still I suppose this will be one of those moments where 'true fans! are made or lost, so I'll just have to keep my head down and hope for a miracle. I could always shout 'Atkins out' or 'Wilson out' or 'We want Atkins back', or 'We'll swap Wilson for Atkins' Anyone coming down who gets here a bit early, have a pint in The Kings, in Canton, (10 walk from ground). Don't drink too close to the ground or you might bump into the infamous soul crew. I noticed the other week that the Saints crowd was over 10,000. Hope the board are taking note. People dont mind paying for quality. Won't be long before we're back down to 3000 and Div 3. Remeneber what I said in the summer - Cobblers have never survived more that two seasons in a higher Div, EVER. So we're going down, no doubt about it. Get used to it now, because they can't afford to sack him .WILSON OUT.
Claret through and through at 18:25:47 Sunday September 16 2001
Anon 2, I don`t know what your talking about,nudge nudge wink wink.
Anon at 18:23:5 Sunday September 16 2001
Parklands Cobbler,you forgot Pete Smith He should`ve been pensioned
off years ago.
ADAM, Leicester at 18:22:12 Sunday September 16 2001
THIS KIT MANAGER NO-MARK? I THINK THE SUPPORTERS SHOULD BE TOLD JUST HOW MUCH HE IS PAID TO BE AN EXPERT ON KIT! KIT NEEDS WASHING NOT MANAGING. I HOPE THE SUPPORTERS WILL ACT AS ONE AND DRIVE AWAY FROM THIS CLUB THE LAMPOONERY OF 'AIMLESS' JOBS. KIT MANAGER? PLEASE TELL ME IT IS A JOKE!!!
Anon 2 at 18:19:14 Sunday September 16 2001
Claret through and through.Have you heard the same gossip that I have heard ?.If its true the directors do stand to make alot of money.
ADAM, Leicester at 18:19:11 Sunday September 16 2001
Martin, I utterly agree with you mate. I am sick of these arrogant over-paid footballers. Gabbi should be sacked. Get rid of all these celebrity half-hearters. I cannot wait for football to return to common sense again. I belly laughed when I read there is a KIT MANAGER! Talk about money for old rope. I wonder if he kept a straight face at the interview???
Parklands Cobbler at 18:10:30 Sunday September 16 2001
Kevin Wilson, Barry Stonhill, Russel Slade, Tony Clarke, Baryy Hancock, Garry Hodder, The Kit Manager, Mark Kearney and the other 1m hang ons........you are the Weakest Links.....GOODBYE!
To Anon and 'Tosser' at 18:9:58 Sunday September 16 2001
I do not want to see the sort of action undertaken by Gabbi yesterday on a football pitch. If I had done that at work my feet would not touch. Gabbi knows that apart from the suspension he will get away without any that further sanction. It's about time a club stood up to this sort of behaviour by players. I dont want our club or football in general to have to put up with this sort of behaviour. If that view makes me a tosser, fine I'm guilty as charged and I care not, but not as much as some others on here who seem to want to back him up.
Sack the b***dy LOT at 18:2:51 Sunday September 16 2001
We have a board that belittles its lack of finance, but clearly has no common sense or vision to make a club on a small budget work, ala Walsall, Stockport, Gillingham and Grimbsy.
We have a manager that has no idea.
We have more coaches than Jeffs, yet none are any good.
We have more admin staff than MI5, yet are poorly run.
We have an overpaid chief exec, that so far continues only to employ more of the above (what the hell does the Kit Manager do?), yet still moans about the lack of finances.
We have good players being badly used.
We have bad players still being used.
SOMETHING MUST BE DONE OTHERWISE THIS CLUB WILL DIE. We've been down this road before. I continue to stress the board are quick to blame the trouble of ten yrs ago on McRitchie, seemingly forgetting that it was they who sold good players cheaply, with a lack of vision in the first place that really got us into a mess.
NTFC@2view at 17:52:31 Sunday September 16 2001
I hope Willo fines Gabbi his wages for yesterday, but sack him? Have a lie down in a darkened room Martin.
Anon at 17:44:4 Sunday September 16 2001
SACK THE BOARD! WILSON OUT
Anon at 17:42:48 Sunday September 16 2001
Hannah, We miss Sammo yes, BUT, Lavin is crap and Marsh is a good replacement. He did impress during spells yesterday. Frain needs to retire, he is a has been and still lives on his Wembley goal and Dempsey and Evatt both played a part in yesterdays game.
Tosser at 17:29:43 Sunday September 16 2001
MARTIN YOU ARE A THICK TWAT HOW CAN IT BENEFIT FOOTBALL?
Anon at 17:24:24 Sunday September 16 2001
Martin - you talk a load of balls as well.
Anon at 17:23:38 Sunday September 16 2001
How do you work out tha the Directors will make more money if the Club folds than if it doesn't? Some people talk a real load of clack.
Martin at 17:12:43 Sunday September 16 2001
The club cannot go into administration again, its against company law, it does have other options but not that, so lets stop these postings. The club should sack Gabbi immediately. OK so the PFA will shout that we cannot do that because of his contract. Fair enough so let the PFA take the club to tribunal about it. I know employment law has swung towards the employees interests in recent years, but I can assure you there is not an employment court in the land which would come out on his side following his violent assult on another player yesterday. The club will not of course have the balls to carry out that action which is a great pitty because his dismissal would not only greatly benefit the club but the whole game in general.
Claret through and through at 17:4:2 Sunday September 16 2001
Hannah ,there`s no excuse for not trying, whatever team you put out.
Claret through and through at 17:1:28 Sunday September 16 2001
Anon your comment is unfortunately true , you will find that the directors will make more money if the club folds rather than selling it.
Hannah at 16:50:3 Sunday September 16 2001
i can understand eveyone's frustration at the current situation, but it has to be considered that we do have 6 defenders out(Sammo, burgess,lavin,frain,dempsey,evatt). Surely that must be something to do with it. Getting welchy back would also help although sollitt has made some good saves, hes not reliable enough.give wilson a chance till players are fit and then look again at the situation. Getting a new manager will cost and we will have to pay off wilson! However, i can see some advantages but with no money nobody decent is going to come.
Dave! at 14:24:28 Sunday September 16 2001
shud i go vale? how far is it 2 therE?
Anon at 12:29:37 Sunday September 16 2001
i think Mr Stonhill wants OUR club to die.STONHILL OUT STONHILL OUT STONHILL STONHILL OUT
DR4E at 12:27:1 Sunday September 16 2001
The last few postings are by an imposter DR4E,mine are the sensible observations.now if you can find a manager to keep you up all well and good,but surely these must be few and far between, and would already be doing there business at another club. Sounds the right thing to do but it is a huge gamble for your board to take, so stick with KW its your best alternative
Just get Wilson out at 12:7:23 Sunday September 16 2001
What does it take???
A Childs View at 10:55:15 Sunday September 16 2001
Complete guff below - Wilson has not resigned. Couldn't post a meaningful message last night as I was too angry. So much is wrong with our club at the moment I don't know what to think. Injuries to key players, no financial guidance since the excellent Barry Ward left (please come back? Save us once again when, in all probability, we enter administration in the near future!!), awful customer relations and a total disrespect for the fans - come on Mr Chief Executive - talk to us and tackle this appalling situation, you've not earned any of your salary as far as I can see (example - fans who collect their ticket on the day missing kick off because we have two poxy portacabins for ticket collection - simple to solve really, just think about it!!), dwindling crowds, no confidence at all, good players becoming very average, 3 points from what will probably be 9 games before we next play at home. It is all very depressing - I can cope with losing as the injuries to key defensive players at our club would be difficult for any team to cope with. However, I can't cope with a lack of effort from players (we fans work all week, part with our cash, and travel miles to watch the team - they bloody owe us their effort!!!), lack of committment, no pride, irresponsible petulance (from Gabbi who I've always defended) and a manager that shouts out ridiculous advice like, "Sollit, kick it to Parkin!" Why on earth would he want to do that - he hasn't won anything in the air since arriving!! Perhaps he's not a target man - so why play him as one Willo? On the subject of Willo, he's a bottle merchant! Gets out of the dugout and starts shouting when the players begin to rally, however, where is he when they need a kick up the arse? Nowhere to be seen - I cannot abide that!! Our only hope is that Welch, Sammo, Burgess and Frain get back before its too late for us to recover! Will the board show their ambition? I doubt it!! The only bright light yesterday was Asamoah. One final point, Chesterfield's second goal was not Sollit's fault - he, quite rightly, was defending the near post. Watch Chris Marsh's involvement in the goal - he simply ball watches and waits for the Chesterfield player to jump in front of him and head home!! His reaction after the ball goes in says it all!! I'm forgetting football for a bit, there is more to life and it simply depresses me!!!
TherealslimMartinW at 10:46:36 Sunday September 16 2001
Kevin Wilson was appointed for financial reasons not because he was necessarily the best man for the job. Since Atkins left the board have cut the number of backroom staff right down to save money. Broadhurst went because of a conflict with Willo and was never replaced adequately. Faced with the choice between a bankrupt club and a club that at least exists, choices have to be made. Unfortunately the people we have lost and the people we have brought in dont seem to have a clue about how to organise the side or motivate the players. Thats not a financial concern that's a management concern. If Willo goes his contract still has to be honoured as was Atkins's. And we have paid the price for saying ta ta to Atkins not long after he was given another contract, amazingly. I have said before the season started and still say we need at least one other decent central defender and some idea of organisation. Marking is a word that does not seem to exist in the vocab of the coaching staff. If it does, why is these professional players dont have the nous to actually do the job. Its not difficult when you dont have the ball you make sure you are doing a defensive job. Chesterfield could have won by a barrel load of goals. There were at least two occasions when two players were unmarked completely on their own in the penalty box and anyone in the stand could see early on that it was going to happen. It was only the ineptitude of the Chesterfield finishing that kept the score down. They are coming down with us.
Anon at 10:3:44 Sunday September 16 2001
Which went downhill faster, NTFC or Cobblers Comments.
OH NO!!!!!!! at 9:59:7 Sunday September 16 2001
Slade in temporary charge!
YES!!!!!!! at 9:58:17 Sunday September 16 2001
He's resigned! On the official site!
Anon at 9:57:26 Sunday September 16 2001
You're probably right Anon, that's why he nominated the Rose and Crown, it's en route for him!
DR4E at 9:56:34 Sunday September 16 2001
Alright, you stick to your "bleed it dry until the club folds" principles and I'll stick to mine. I'll still be watching the Diamonds in a few years time, and so will you in all probability.
Another MK Cobbler at 9:34:8 Sunday September 16 2001
The present situation from which it will be difficult to escape before long has been coming for a long time. Consider the Cobblers record since February, the pre-season performances and the record so far this season.
Anon at 9:32:35 Sunday September 16 2001
Rose And Crown? Wheres that? Behind the Billybobs gimp house?
TO DR43 @ 8:26:41 at 9:31:2 Sunday September 16 2001
You have completely missed the whole point of football by being caught up in the "open cheque book" policy at Nene Park. You say "A new manager would be unable to stop the slide if he had no financial backing". I am sorry but that is bollokcs, not all clubs and managers are like yours and NEED money to suceed. There are a number of managers floating around who have the skills to build a team on limited resources. I do agree that at the moment we cant compete until we do get some finance behind us but I must disagree with you that money brings success, look at Wigan, Stoke, Reading, Luton, and more laughable this season yourselves, leave our site alone you inbred home.
Anon at 9:28:10 Sunday September 16 2001
Being trying to view yesterday's goals on the official site. Can't find any for the CobblersHAHAHAHHAHAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHH
TCMP at 9:26:25 Sunday September 16 2001
I couldn't possibly comment. KW has not called me fat yet so I still like him even though he isn't any good.
DR4E at 9:24:5 Sunday September 16 2001
Stop cowering behind your keyboard Rushden Cobbler
NTST Member at 9:23:30 Sunday September 16 2001
TCMP, any thoughts on the current situation? You were quick to jump on the bandwagon to see Ian Atkins off saying you were the supporters representative. Where do you stand on Wilson?
Ray at 9:18:44 Sunday September 16 2001
When did you send the email?
DR4E at 9:16:20 Sunday September 16 2001
When the Cobblers ship goes down I bet half of you will turn up to watch the Diamonds pretending you were always there. That's loyalty! CLAP CLAP!
DR4E at 9:14:36 Sunday September 16 2001
Know the place Rushden Cobbler - see you around 1pm?? I'll be one of many laughing in your face!!!
MK Cobbler at 9:12:39 Sunday September 16 2001
I find the lack of demonstrations against the board amazing. Why are our fans so apathetic? Can't they see that unless we have big changes at the top quickly, our club could disappear altogether?
richie fan from nz at 9:10:59 Sunday September 16 2001
the teams the cobblers have played so far, have they been that much better the cobblers.??? did you get my email ray,,,??
Rushden Cobbler at 9:10:55 Sunday September 16 2001
DR4E-If you want to discuss this further instead of hiding behind a keyboard,Rose and Crown lunchtime today and I'll show you what proper, passionate and loyal football supporting is all about!
DR4E at 9:10:36 Sunday September 16 2001
at least we've got a future...at least we've got a future...see you all at Nene Park soon, if you make it that far...
DR4E at 9:3:20 Sunday September 16 2001
going down...and you're bankrupt...going down...and you're bankrupt...
Rushden Cobbler at 9:0:57 Sunday September 16 2001
DR4E-Keep your pathetic Nene Park ramblings to your own plastic supporters site,or aren't their any other bandwaggoners who can understand joined up writing.Bye bye inbred!
aNoN at 8:59:49 Sunday September 16 2001
Yes KW can save the club at least £4K by fining MG 2 weeks' wages. Wonder who negotiated that lucrative contract for that complete waste of space!
aNoN at 8:57:31 Sunday September 16 2001
Mr Stonhill do you still want half a million for this club plus £50 grand in each director's pocket?? It ain't gonna happen mate. WAKE UP!!!
Another MK Cobbler at 8:53:22 Sunday September 16 2001
Awful game yesterday and result even worse. Wilson under severe pressure but will not quit. He will stay get the boot and have to be paid off. Sacking is the only certain thing in football management and it comes sooner or later. It is true the team is suffering injuries to a number of key players so yesterday was nota great surprise. What did surprise me yesterday and here I was not at the same match as KW was the lack of passion shown by a number of players. And Gabbiadinni was a disgrace in getting sent off. For a start KW can show his managerial skill by fining him.
DR4E at 8:46:21 Sunday September 16 2001
The way things are it looks like relegation. If this is your fate then accept it. Getting rid of KW is not the answer and would be very costly. A new manager would be unable to stop the slide if he had no financial backing. If relegation happens look on the bright side and think how great it will be when our two local sides meet next season.
Hotel Ender at 6:54:2 Sunday September 16 2001
I think we are stuck with Wilson. He thinks we can't afford to sack him, and he said yesterday that he wasn't going to walk away. But like Robert Dunkley said earlier if we carry on like this we can't afford not to sack him. To pay up his contract would cost far less than the lost revenue in gates plus the alleged £600,000 loss by getting relegated. I was never convinced by Broadhurst as THE answer, but comparing the records when we had "the two kevs" and the record with just the one - sad reading. We are going down unless something happens ... and fast.
Wellingborough Cobbler at 5:35:38 Sunday September 16 2001
Mr Stonhill you would not allow a manager of your business to keep his job if he was as poor as KW.You and your fellow board members were excellent guardians for the club after the Adminisration, but the last few years have been a complete reversal.If as is rumoured the sticking point for the sale of the club is the price the directors are asking individually, I would ask ,if you love the club as you say,to cut your losses and walk away now,with Mr.Wilson and Slade.
person at 1:10:54 Sunday September 16 2001
anyone know when wilsons contract runs till?
A. Nonce at 0:49:24 Sunday September 16 2001
Ditto.
Glenn at 0:37:51 Sunday September 16 2001
Why, anon?
Anon at 0:36:56 Sunday September 16 2001
WILSON OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glenn at 0:20:57 Sunday September 16 2001
Slade's still awful. I've been saying this since the start of the season, and many more have said this since the start of the year. Let's demote Kev to assistant manager and let him learn properly this time from someone who knows what they're talking about. The players should be good enough but they need guidance. I have a season ticket and I don't mind giving the money to the club that I love, but I swear I'm not going to put up with the kind of dross I saw today and you won't see me at Sixfields until Slade has gone. Please join me.
Pickled Judge at 0:17:43 Sunday September 16 2001
Do you know one of the saddest parts of all this? I haven't yet seen a good team this season in the second division.
CIJ at 23:49:56 Saturday September 15 2001
Hunter please get injured again!! You were a disgrace today! Learn how to pass the ball. You were putting other players under pressure with your underhit short passes!! Wilson whats al this moaning about injuries?? I didn't see us having to field any youth team players (apart from Bunn on the bench) therefore the team that played today was made up entirly out of our first team squad. This means they should be able to at least put in a half decent performance. Not the crap we saw today! The team had no organisation. Wilson you have no idea what you're on about. I sat about 3 seats away from the home team bench today to see what Wilson did during games and it was apalling. He did nothing. The funniest thing was when he shouted to McGregor "Greggs on your bike, you'll get it down the wing in a bit" at this stage we didn't even have the ball and their defence seemed quite happy passing the ball around so there was little hope of us winning it back. At this oint it struck me though. Wilson was watching another game!! He has been all season! My suspicions were confirmed after the game when I heard him say "The players played well today"!!! There you go, conclusive proof that Wilson was watching another football match this afternoon. He must've been otherwise there would be no reason for him to feel he deserves to keep his job!! The Swansea manager went because they have only won two games this season. Well we've only won one and don't look like winning again so why can't Wilson go????? Oh yeah I forgot; we don't have the money to pay him off!! And another thing, what exactly was Gabbi supposed to have done today? I couldn't tell from where I was sitting. It seemed a nothing challenge! Oh sorry one more point Sollitt learn how to come out and catch the ball!!!!!!! The second goal was entirly your fault. No point blaming the defence. If you'd come out and claimed the ball like any other goalie in any standard of football would have doen then it wouldn;t have gone in........SIMPLE!!!!!! UTC FTP FTD
Anon at 23:43:59 Saturday September 15 2001
He always was a tight fisted git!
GAZMAN 03/07/01 at 23:43:22 Saturday September 15 2001
IF SAM PARKIN SCORES 20 GOALS THIS SEASON THE DRINKS ARE ON ME!
Anon at 23:22:28 Saturday September 15 2001
You have a go at people calling themselves Anon but we had 11 anonymous performances out on the pitch today! Who is to blame for that? Similarly if you hate people not leaving a name here, get Ray to change the system if you feel so strongly about it!
Anon at 23:17:14 Saturday September 15 2001
I would rather be christened Anon than "Ralph" Are you really that old? Sounds like a reasonable name for a faggot at any rate. There may not exactly be a queue of people wanting to take over the club, but open your eyes! Why have people been talking to the council about the ground if they weren't interested in the club? Sounds like a serious intent to me.
Anon at 22:57:24 Saturday September 15 2001
Did Spedding have a go at the north stand today?With the
performances he has given us this year how the hell can he
have a go at Sollit,its a disgrace.To sum up the game today
we had no will to win that game.Will Sollit ever come for a
cross.Why do we make every crap team look like a slick
passing side.I disagree that Hunter had a good game today as
most of his passes seemed to go astay.Forrester just isnt
interested any more.How come Parkin is so highly rated at
other 2nd division clubs when our tactical magician of a
manager cant get the best out of him.Wollaston seemed to just
keep going up blind alleys with no help.Our midfield is
and why did Chesterfields always get forward faster than we
could get back.Hunt was crap.I have never been one to
advocate for Wilson to go but after the crap we have to put
up with this season he has to go.No tactical nous,no
motivation to the players.To think I travelled nearly 300
miles today to watch that,and ive only missed 1 game this
season so I think I know who is in need of mental health
care,and its not Wilson on his fat salary.
Ralph at 22:42:29 Saturday September 15 2001
Don't you love these nameless faggots who sign themselves anon? Nobody on a board of directors at this level of football is in it to make money. If the present board walks away we really will be in the s**t, and don't kid yourself that a ready made wealthy bunch of replacements are queuing up and are ready to walk in and save the day.
MK COBBLER at 22:35:11 Saturday September 15 2001
Wilson and Slade out! Bassett/ Redknapp/ Bracewell/ Strachan in. Failing that, Ian Sampson player/ caretaker manager. Sell Gabbi, he is petualance personified, Forrester can go too along with Parkin. The useless idiots. See you at Vale Park!
Robert Dunkley at 22:29:29 Saturday September 15 2001
The way we are playing attendances may drop below 4,000 - with the toss we are playing. Now say we sack Wilson and his hanger ons - appoint a decent manager and start climbing the league, crowds of 5,500-6,000 that is an extra £12k per game and will take us up a breakeven level so if we carry on with Wilson we will make a big loss this season and even bigger loss next season. CAN ANYONE ACTUALLY SUPPORT WILSON 1 WIN IN 10 LEAGUE GAMES that equals around 15 points over a season!
Anon at 22:28:14 Saturday September 15 2001
NTFC@2VIEW what are you on! If the board dont have the money then they could have sold to someone that does! They are taking us all down because they want to make money out of the club! They should walk away with nothing, because that is all they will get anyway if it carries on like this, plus the vitriol of about 5000 fans.
NTFC@2view at 22:22:46 Saturday September 15 2001
My comment was about your comment about the board being too tight to pay Wilson off. As you're a working man, perhaps there are times when you can't buy what you want because..........you don't have enough money! Heard of it? You be constructive - tell the board of a new source of cash.
Ralph at 22:21:37 Saturday September 15 2001
If we do not do something soon it will take promotion form to keep us in this division and on today's showing that is a pretty scary thought!
Anon at 21:51:41 Saturday September 15 2001
And we know a manager who gets the best out of most players - and we called for his head as well. Perhaps we get what we deserve.
Robert Dunkley at 21:42:8 Saturday September 15 2001
I have had enough - yet another inept performance, those players need a manager who gets the best out of them. Chris Marsh looked okay at right-back he tried to linkin with McGregor - unlike Spedding who gave Wolleaston no support what so ever. If Wilson is not gone by Tuesday week then we have no chance of staying up.
Mark at 21:32:43 Saturday September 15 2001
No i work 4 what i get. Whats that comment about? Say something constructive
NTFC@2view at 21:23:54 Saturday September 15 2001
How old are you Mark? Do your Mum and dad buy you anything you want, like a new Jaguar? Or are they too tight?
Adam,Leicester. at 21:23:9 Saturday September 15 2001
No I was not at todays game. I am however a Northampton fan and I will apologise for that!!!!!!!!
Anon at 21:23:3 Saturday September 15 2001
Those fools on the board have backed Wilson far more than they backed Atkins and we get far worse results. That to me says bad management.
Anon at 21:21:46 Saturday September 15 2001
We couldn't even get Atkins back if we begged him.
Anon at 21:18:48 Saturday September 15 2001
Wilson is shite and thats the end of that
Anon at 21:18:24 Saturday September 15 2001
shut up Adam, was u at 2days game?
Anon at 21:18:18 Saturday September 15 2001
Hmmm, not sure how that happened 4 times, sorry!
Anon at 21:17:18 Saturday September 15 2001
Message board at the club not working. Official site audio not working this afternoon. Players clueless. And Wilson still in a job. Just e-mailed the club direct to tell them what I think, 'cos they sure as hell are not reading this.Anyone who wants to make their voice heard, contact the club direct. They can't ignore everyone.
Anon at 21:17:14 Saturday September 15 2001
Message board at the club not working. Official site audio not working this afternoon. Players clueless. And Wilson still in a job. Just e-mailed the club direct to tell them what I think, 'cos they sure as hell are not reading this.Anyone who wants to make their voice heard, contact the club direct. They can't ignore everyone.
Anon at 21:17:13 Saturday September 15 2001
Message board at the club not working. Official site audio not working this afternoon. Players clueless. And Wilson still in a job. Just e-mailed the club direct to tell them what I think, 'cos they sure as hell are not reading this.Anyone who wants to make their voice heard, contact the club direct. They can't ignore everyone.
Anon at 21:17:10 Saturday September 15 2001
Message board at the club not working. Official site audio not working this afternoon. Players clueless. And Wilson still in a job. Just e-mailed the club direct to tell them what I think, 'cos they sure as hell are not reading this.Anyone who wants to make their voice heard, contact the club direct. They can't ignore everyone.
Anon at 21:16:58 Saturday September 15 2001
Sorry but I don't think he should be getting experience at our club.
Claret through and through at 21:15:23 Saturday September 15 2001
I urge everyone to bombard the club with e-mails and tell them what we think.
Adam, Leicester at 21:15:8 Saturday September 15 2001
EXPERIENCE? will Mr Anon therefore suggest how on earth a manager without experience is going to get some? Exactly! Foolish comment!
A driver is only as good as the car he is driving!
Adam, Leicester. at 21:12:51 Saturday September 15 2001
I support KW. We must stick by our managers in times of stress. He is not a bad manager at he does care. The results are down to the players. The sooner managers are given a firm foundation of support the better. People only remember the good times. Sad.
Anon at 21:3:32 Saturday September 15 2001
The problem is with the board. They direct the club, pay old players too much and appointed a manager with no experience.
Pompey Cobbler at 20:56:53 Saturday September 15 2001
Adam, sadly we will fo down if things don't change very quickly. I was shocked today at how abysmal we were. With Cardiff then Port Vale away to come we are shortly going to be stranded with almost a quarter of the season gone.
Anon at 20:56:1 Saturday September 15 2001
there have been worse
Nosey Parker "For Real" at 20:53:59 Saturday September 15 2001
Parkin is the biggest waste of space I have ever seen in a Cobblers shirt.He could not even serve burgers in the bar the useless £$%^&"
A Childs View at 20:53:45 Saturday September 15 2001
I'm not even going to dignify that with a comment. A complete waste of my Saturday and hard-earned readies.
Mark at 20:51:59 Saturday September 15 2001
Well lets look at it...Wilson will not get sacked as the board are too tight and will not pay him off. For anybody to come on this site and say that the players are crap is an absolute joke. OK, some of the players are pants, but players such as Hargreaves and Hunt who give 100% every game are excllent and with players such as McGregor, Forrester, Gabbiadini and Welch the club have some real quality and thats not forgetting Hodge and Asa. Wilson has gotta go now this is the end of the line how much more can we take. Also sack the board and get someone in with some real money and a manager with experience. one thing i will say though even if the players are disliking the way we play or the manager, its no excuse to not give 100% or play like they dont care. We the supporters pay their wages so at least they can do is show some fighting spirit and pride. Wheres their passion gone? Do they wana go down? This marathon of games Wilson talks about, is getting shorteer by the game. 1 win and 6 defeats isnt good, with 3 home defeats. WILSON OUT. SACK THE BOARD
9224 at 20:44:51 Saturday September 15 2001
Reporters at the Chron say that the frontman is monitoring the situation so they must still be interested.
Anon at 20:42:1 Saturday September 15 2001
How do you know if the consortium are still interested?
ADAM,Leicester at 20:41:31 Saturday September 15 2001
No, the Cobblers will stay up! It will be hard, but we will do it.
9224 at 20:40:59 Saturday September 15 2001
Well it seems as if Atkins was right after all. Stonhill is very quickly pointing the club towards ruin if this continues much longer. I am thinking of putting together a petition demanding that Stonhill invites the consortium back to Sixfields and has fair discussions with them. Will you back me?
DR4E at 20:40:1 Saturday September 15 2001
I just hope we can stay in the league this season because I have a gut feeling we could be playing you at sixfields next year, do you all agree.
Pompey Cobbler at 20:36:0 Saturday September 15 2001
Its the first time I have seen the Cobblers this season today and haven't really felt in position to pass comment up until now. I have to say that today was an utter disgrace. We have all seen some poor Cobblers sides in our time but I would say the current one is as bad as any I've seen. Wilson must go, nice chap that he is, the team have absolutely no direction. Wolleaston and Parkin should go back to Chelsea and stop wasting everyone's time, McGregor should start thinking more about his commitment than his haircut and Gabbiadini should be given his P45 for his unprofessional actions today. We are a very weak, spineless side. Unfortunately until Stonhill goes things won't get better long term either. He is a small time business man with small time, if any, ambition for NTFC - he seems to be determined to allow the club to be run in an amatuer fashion. Please lets have some changes now as our inevitable return to Div 3 next May could ultimately see the end of the Club totally.
ADAM, Leicester at 20:32:13 Saturday September 15 2001
It is not just the Cobblers who are crap. Ignoring todays win at Derby, Leicester City are also a team of non-preofessionals. I am a safety steward at Leicester and I really feel for the fans there.
I would introduce a system where by your performane is related to your pay. It would of course be sensible to have a basic salary with good performance monies being paid on a commission basis. When Leicester scrapped a draw the fans have to watch them drive off in a £50, 000 motor car. This cannot be right. I would freeze the cobblers money until such time I felt they desreve some. If they don't like it they would be encouraged to leave the club. I know for a fact that there a some bloody good footballers in Northampton who have 'not been lucky' ie. they have not become over-paid sporting freaks. I would let genuine keen local lads wear a claret shirt and pay them on their performance. Simple but effective. The only persons who would rebuke such a stance would be the footballers themselves, their fashionable wives and the greedy PFA. To be honest I am quite chuffed I have not been to a game this season because I know when Forrester is getting a round in and having a laugh with his mates that not one penny of it has come from me. I love my club but I loathe what it incubates.
Onlyhatebandwaggoners at 20:26:22 Saturday September 15 2001
That was embarrasing and unprofessional this afternoon,where are you Mr.Stonhill,Bye Bye Mr.Wilson and Slade!
TherealslimMartinW at 20:21:4 Saturday September 15 2001
Richard Hope's free kick which hit the top of the stand summed it up for me. This was a disgrace to football. We had a minutes silence for the awful tragedy in the US. We need a three minutes silence for the death of football that was experienced at Sixfields today. I wouldnt mind us being just not good enough but for players to play like they could not give a toss is just not good enough. Certainly not for us punters who pay good money to watch. I was appalled by the lack of any spunk, any kind of get up and go. Even our bright spark was left on the bench and looked fed up when he went off. The body language of the players is the scary thing as is our defence. You can argue that we have injury problems but it does not legislate for the lack of drive that our team has shown far too often. We look disorganised and disspirited and if Willo cannot lift them as it is quite clear he cannot except for one game then there will be those who will be asking why he is still in the job. If your team performs the way ours did today you have to question yourself as a manager. By far the worst performance I have ever seen at Sixfields.
NTFC@2view at 20:19:57 Saturday September 15 2001
I think you've probably got nearer to the truth than most of the others Adam. If anyone wants to know why Chelsea buy foreigners, look at Wolleaston and Parkin, for example. Unfortunately, your solution is as unworkable as theirs. I've got a horrible feeling that there is no way out for us. What 'experienced' manager will come here, with the squad we have, and no money to spend - and we've no money to pay someone experienced. Dave Bassett works for peanuts - likely! Those expecting Wilson to just walk away are naive at best; would they? Captain Oates most of us aren't.
Ralph at 20:9:6 Saturday September 15 2001
To sum it up there was no sponsors man of the match today.
Dave! at 20:5:44 Saturday September 15 2001
STONHILL OUT STONHILL OUT STONHILL OUT
ADAM, Leicester at 20:2:26 Saturday September 15 2001
I wouldn't even sell them. As Jim Bowen would say, BUS FARE HOME.
If the players have the ambition to seek redress for breach of contract then I would remind then that their contractual obligations have been ignored by them. The assumption is that there is an implied term stating they must perform to the best of their ability for the club as a professional. This has evidently not taken place. Infact, the club could pursue litigation for damages for breach of this contract term. Players rights..? Bollocks to them.
Anon at 19:56:28 Saturday September 15 2001
remember the old days. 15 + home wins in a row. 2 home defeats all season.been sometime since then. we need a change. the team does
Anon at 19:54:20 Saturday September 15 2001
problem is who wud want our players? no1.they are shit. who wud also want 2 come to a club with a manager who is gonna lose his job soon?
ADAM, LEICESTER. at 19:53:10 Saturday September 15 2001
..also GET RID of the hangers on who stand aimlessly at the dug out with tracksuits on doing NOTHING. These no-marks are on a salary. Sixfields is becoming a scary place.
ADAM, Leicester at 19:50:41 Saturday September 15 2001
I feel some fans on this site do not address the real issue. The issue is that our players are shite! I hope there will be a wad of P45's at Sixfields come monday morning. GET RID of the entire team. I challenge anyone to suggest an otherwise more appropriate solution.
There is nothing better than a bloody good clear out. If the players feel that such actions are harsh then a photocopy of the league with the bottom team magnified would be a reasonable reply. GET RID.
Anon at 19:49:36 Saturday September 15 2001
LETS MAKE A STAND.WE DESERVE BETTER.WE PAY OUR WAY.LETS TELL THE CLUB HOW WE FEEL. PROTESTS BEGIN AGAINST BLACKPOOL.MAYB EARLIER. THE TEAM DECIDE!!!!!!!!!!
NTFC@2view at 19:41:53 Saturday September 15 2001
"Biggest laugh of the day". Bet you enjoyed Cilla Black then.
Problems at 19:40:26 Saturday September 15 2001
Since Broadhurst left we have been diabolical in defence. Now, I do not believe that Broadhurst was anything special, but the Kevin/Kevan partnership DID work. Unfortunately, Wilson did not get on with him and decided that it would be better for him to sack Broads and get in a mastermind by the name of Slade (previous track record being shite). Was this in the best interests of NTFC and it's supporters (remember, we were flying under the 2Kev partnership)? I think that most will conclude that this specific action was the cause of our current plight, and that, ultimately, KW must be adjudged as having made a monumental blunder. I do not yet advocate the sacking of Wilson, but he now needs to show the same vindictive strak towards his old mate Slade and find someone who has coaching ability who can turn the team into a unit which can at least fight for our Div 2 status. If he can't do this, then he should act honourably and resign, without expecting the Town to be burdened with paying his contract which, afterall, he has failed to deliver on.
We're doomed at 19:35:14 Saturday September 15 2001
Sollitt - brought in by Wilson, Spedding Wilsons first choice left back, Hope first team regular for the last couple of seasons, Marsh - wilson has been trying to sign him for months and was his first choice over Lavin. Midfield full strength today apart from Hargreaves, all the strikers fit. Result Nathan Abbey has not one difficult save to make and we made a Chesterfield team that are certain to go down look like ferkin Brazil - the excuses dont wash anymore, Slade Out NOW - he's supposed to be the first team coach, results have been crap since he came in, the players dont respect him and he wears a stupid baseball cap.
Ray at 19:33:20 Saturday September 15 2001
I think describing that as pretty awful is not quite correct... there was nothing pretty about it.
Biggest laugh of the day at 19:32:48 Saturday September 15 2001
NTFC@2view calls anonymous contributors tw*ts!!!!
ADAM, Leicester at 19:17:7 Saturday September 15 2001
Is a direct relation to the teams awful season and the new official club web-site? The sooner the cobblers gets a non-commercial site that is interesting for the fans the better. I would like to say that why on earth is the wallpaper pink?
Terry Lassett at 19:7:12 Saturday September 15 2001
Typical. You can't even get on to the messageboard on the official site to have your say! It keeps ****ing up, just like the team.
Hotel Ender at 19:6:23 Saturday September 15 2001
Well....that was pretty awful, wasn't it! I did say we needed major surgery, then the Brighton game!! and we looked as though we were a side. I appreciate that a number of first teamers are out injured, but no excuses - that was dire, and will, unfortunately continue to be so until the management change. The players are not working for the boss, and it is time for some new blood to take charge and command some respect. I look forward (again) to some positive action at the top.
Matt Styrka, Wycombe at 19:3:19 Saturday September 15 2001
Well i have to say the Cobblers have suprised me this year, but don't worry there is still a large part of the season to play. You played well both time's when you played Wycombe last season. I'm sure it's only a blip in Northampton's route to the champions League keep at it you cobblers. (£40 isn't it this year Slarke?)
Cardiff Cobbler at 18:58:57 Saturday September 15 2001
There you are. Thats that. Get lost Wilson. I don't want you at my club anymore. DRILLING COBBLER, I was at Crawley too, I thought those days had gone. This is another, I've had enough. I may live only 10 mins walk from Ninian park, but will I be there to be humiliated? I DON'T THINK SO. WILSON OUT WILSON OUT WILSON OUT
Pickled Judge at 18:53:0 Saturday September 15 2001
During the week Hunter said that the players would show what they thought of Wilson by the way they played. They obviously have no respect at all. Just now I am amazed to hear that Wilson said the players were fantastic today. I don't think anyone could possibly agree with that, he should do the honourable thing and walk because NTFC cannot afford (financialy) to sack him and we certainly can't afford to keep him. Parkin is a disgrace, I watched the way he played today ambling around the pitch with the occasional foot extended or half-hearted jump. Wilson attempts to make excuses by saying he is young, for gods sake he is being paid as a professional footballer so if he is too young we shouldn't have hired him! Hunter was the only one to show an appetite for the game and the only one who was not too ashamed at the end to acknowledge the fans. Asamoah is class, no doubt, and everyone says on here we should sign him on an extended contract. He would be mad to do that, there will be no end of teams waiting for him at the end of the season. I know one side he won't be playing in. As for Spedding, I thought it disgraceful the way he carried on. I agree Sollitt is not very good but the last thing he needs is other players getting on his back especially in the middle of a game in front of the home supporters with his confidence already rock bottom. A sorry team indeed with no motivation and there is only one person responsible for that. Wilson, you are the weakest link.
stating the obvious at 18:49:21 Saturday September 15 2001
slade & wilson are cluelesss - it is not injuries nor wilsons perchant for younger women - they are just not good enough - stonhill is weak - been manipulated by managers since he took control - gabbadini - justifiably annoyed, but to stamp out please at 32 get a grip.
fed up and in div 3 - ..........
ADAM, Leicester at 18:46:7 Saturday September 15 2001
..and we are not only bottom of the league, WE'RE ROOTED. We should have realised this season was going to go belly up when our goalies top was FILTHY from the pre-season tour in Ireland. ITS OVER.
GA at 18:45:33 Saturday September 15 2001
Truely desperate!!!!
Anon at 18:44:25 Saturday September 15 2001
The club is poorly run from top to to bottom.Get rid of Stonhill and all the rest of the dead wood that are running this club to the ground.
ADAM, Leicester. at 18:41:22 Saturday September 15 2001
I have no real right to comment on the game as I was enjoying a beer in Leicester. However I feel that we should not blame the manager as it was not him out there on the pitch. If the players are playing without passion (a sign of the times)this is where the problem lies. I support KW but i do not support the team. Our players are shit. We must face facts. I have a mate who is a Wycombe fan and he is belly laughing at me. WYCOMBE. Wycombe are a stronger team than us. We have gone to pot. ITS OVER. I love the cobblers but we must accept that we are going to be a 3rd division club forever. We have no players, no ambition and more importantly no real support from the stands. I feel we should keep KW and make the youth team into the first squad. Get rid of bull shit brigade and give the shirts to the ones who will wear it with pride. Forreseter did not want to play for the cobblers so what the fuck is he doing playing for us? Let's introduce some common sense into the club again.
WOBBLYCOB at 18:36:30 Saturday September 15 2001
SO WILSON THINKS THE RESULTS WOULD HAVE BEEN THE SAME WHOEVER WAS THE MANAGER. WHAT A THICK AROGANT USELESS WASTE OF SPACE. STONHILL, SACK HIM NOW.
Rushden Cobbler at 18:34:25 Saturday September 15 2001
Judging Kevin Wilson on the whole of this YEAR,only 5 wins in 26 games,the man is not good enough!His coach Russell Slade has been no influence since his arrival.Mr.Stonhill you are the only person who can rectify this situation.Please can the club be professional enough to appoint an experienced manager like Dave Bassett instead of cheaper options like Gabbiadini or Bracewell.Whilst on-line why have the club lost so much money since the departure of Mr Barry Ward?(£1.4 million in 2 years?)
Claret through and through at 18:22:46 Saturday September 15 2001
The excuses have run out.It doesn`t matter what injuries a club has,
if the players that do turn out lack passion and pride then it`s time for serious action.
NTFC@2view at 18:18:49 Saturday September 15 2001
Why do people post without putting a name? All these anon twa ts - it would be nice to know if it's the same person, for obvious reasons.
The Drilling Cobbler at 18:18:5 Saturday September 15 2001
DREADFUL. NO EFFORT. NO DISCIPLIN. NO BALANCE. NO NOTHING. For the first time in 16 years - and probably about 500 games - I left the ground before the final whistle. Even at scunthorpe(7-0) and at Crawley(4-2) I was there until the bitter end on both occasions. Frustrating is not the word. I wrote earlier that it is hard to get 'worked up' at whats currently going on at the club, and with 2 minutes to go and clearly no way back into a game which our players simply didnt want to get anything but defeat from, I tried to put things into perspective. Hence why I left. There is no doubt that Wilson has tried as hard as he can to develop the team - its just a shame that he is seemingly convinced that his players are doing the same (post match inteview). HE HAS TO GO NOW. A special mention for Gabbadini - to those who wish him to become our next manager, just consider his actions today. What he did was CLEARLY a sending off offence, although I appreciate from certain angles it may have looked like a harsh decision. Wouldnt it be ironic if todays result is the result that finally costs KW's his job, and Gabbadini, who severely influenced it, takes his job? 9 DEFEATS FROM OUR LAST 10 GAMES - AND EVERY ONE OF THOSE DEFEATS HAS BEEN BY AT LEAST 2 GOALS......
Anon at 18:15:0 Saturday September 15 2001
Enough is enough,how many more times should I go home after supposingly being entertained,and feeling like shit
Claret through and through at 18:12:53 Saturday September 15 2001
Real cobblers fans should now make themselves be heard.We should not let those who are here today and gone tomorrow run our club to the ground.TIME TO MAKE A STAND !
Anon at 18:7:50 Saturday September 15 2001
It seems to me that we`re at the end of the road.Something amazing needs to happen to stop the club from dying.The signs were there at the end of last season, and even more so in pre-season,but nothing was done.I believe the club should be put up for sale, and if nobody
with any clout comes in for the club it should be wound down and put us all out of our misery ,rather than dying a slow death.
Ralph at 18:7:5 Saturday September 15 2001
In the post-match interview Kevin is adamant he will not walk away, that is for the weak. 'If the directors make a decision then that's up to them'. He kept speaking as though he did not expect to be around too long saying things like 'whoever comes in will inherit the same set of players' and 'all I care about are my players'.
Paul at 18:5:46 Saturday September 15 2001
I would say from Wilson's comments on the official site, it looks like he will never quit. Though he does say it's up to the Directors to decide. So unless the board act, were stuck with him!
Ralph at 18:3:7 Saturday September 15 2001
I thought Marco was sent off for stamping?
Ralph at 18:1:29 Saturday September 15 2001
That was probably the worse performance I have seen at Sixfields and I have only missed four games! Chesterfield were awful which says much about ourselves. At times it was like watching conference football which I hope is not prophetic. As it was such a poor game, and I am a wannabe trainspotter, I counted our passes and do you know that we only had two moves which exceeded three passes in the second half. Another unsubstantiated fact is that we have only won seven of our last thirty-eight games!!
Anon at 17:59:45 Saturday September 15 2001
Lets make a stand and let are feelings known. we shidnt have to watch that rubbish for that amount of money we pay.
Wellingborough Claret at 17:58:27 Saturday September 15 2001
Just got back from the game and to be honest was pretty dire. Sollit made a few good saves to keep us in it, asamoah looked bright wen he came on. V.disappointed to see Spedding mouthing of at sollit midway thru the game, although sollit isn't the best of keepers, there is no need for spedding to be such a knob and argue in front of the crowd and during a game, it's just not proffessional and as such, he should be disaplined by the club.Gabbiadini shouldn't av been sent off, wasn't a deliberate elbow, don't think he even new the guy was behind him, he challenged for the ball and caught the geezer then he was off. The ref was awful and was seen chatting to players during the game and at one point even told them where to pass the ball. All in all a very poor game and it won't be long till wilson goes.
No Hope? at 17:56:29 Saturday September 15 2001
Hope did play!
Anon at 17:49:15 Saturday September 15 2001
No leader,no spirit,no pride,no money and no hope!
:0) at 17:48:0 Saturday September 15 2001
£10 standing, £11 sitting behind the goal (away fans too) and £12 down the sides. These are the rushden prices.
Why any floating fan would wanna go and see a big nosed twat in a power freak environment is anyones guess but...
And Everton reduced their prices to a tenner for their worthy cup game and got 20,000, point made i think.
Ralph at 17:38:29 Saturday September 15 2001
That was pretty awful!
ex-Vegas Cobbler at 16:36:0 Saturday September 15 2001
Although it's going badly again for us ex-Cobblers are also having bad days: Turley sent off AGAIN for R&D and Steve Howard missed a penalty before being substituted. Let's have an equalizer PLEASE...
Cardiff Cobbler at 16:13:57 Saturday September 15 2001
Whats happening? I cant get the audio to work!!!
Anon at 15:58:14 Saturday September 15 2001
Players arguing amongst themselves on the way off the field at half-time according to radio, surely a sign that they have lost respect of each other and the manager.
oh gawd at 15:29:29 Saturday September 15 2001
gabbiadini sent off and one goal down
Team Selection at 14:59:16 Saturday September 15 2001
Sollitt; Marsh; Spedding; Evatt; Hope; McGregor; Hunter; Hunt; Wolleaston; Gabbiadini; Parkin. Subs: Forrester; Asamoah; Hodge; Dempsey; Bunn.
Anon at 14:54:14 Saturday September 15 2001
I can't get the commentary to work. Is anyone going to keep us updated on here?
The Drilling Cobbler at 13:55:33 Saturday September 15 2001
Interesting to see Newcastle attracted a crowd of 25000 against Brentford and Spurs 20000 for the visit of the mighty Torquay. There was also 20000+ crowd at West Ham when we played them in the 2nd round 3 seasons ago and they were already 2-0 down AND the game was shown live on Sky Sports - and I remember paying around 15 quid to see that match. My point is is that the Boro fans proved on Tuesday that they are without very fickle. Perhaps there would have been a crowd of 6000 if the prices had been further reduced - but dont forget 15 quid is far less than what they pay to watch league matches. I have been very criticle of our board on occasions on this site - but I do not feel that we lost out on a 'windfall' because of the prices charged on Tuesday. As far as todays game is concerned, I too feel that a defeat will prove to be the final nail in KW's coffin as far as being the NTFC manager is concerned. But lets put things in perspective - being turned over by Chesterfield today is NOTHING in comparison to what happened in the USA this week. I can barely get worked up by Wilsons undoubted lack of management ability when 10000 plus people have been killed by those bastards on Tuesday. If we are 2-0 down after 7 minutes like we were at Colchester, let us not forget we are only watching a football match and that we can be pretty much assured that after the game as finished we can go back home to our families and friends. This week an awful of people were unable to draw from that comfort.
Cardiff Cobbler at 12:47:56 Saturday September 15 2001
This is the one . Rubbish result today and surely Wilson is a goner. Hiding behind injuries just won't cut it. Coming out with all the "results will turn" cliches won't do it either. Chesterfield are as bad as us and haven't even had the luxery of bringing in ANY players over the close season, so to accept even a draw today simply will not be good enough.All Wilson keeps doing is having a pop at individual players for individual mistakes. He's not once had a go at JF. When was the last time he scored? Get rid of him (but who will want him now?) and find a striker who cares and a manager with some experience. WILSON OUT!
Anon at 12:29:33 Saturday September 15 2001
Free tickets and free mental health care huh?
Terry Coles at 12:15:28 Saturday September 15 2001
I was given a Diamonds season ticket gratis by Whitworths as we do maintenance on their grain driers which means £0 per match!
Dimshit at 10:21:3 Saturday September 15 2001
and you get free mental health care when you buy a season ticket at R&D
DavCobbler at 10:3:14 Saturday September 15 2001
Once again it's that time............time to shut the fcuk up and get behind the team!!!!!
Anon at 8:42:29 Saturday September 15 2001
I bought a season ticket at RDFC and it only cost me 8-50 a game
Bez at 2:39:54 Saturday September 15 2001
Whoever said that the Diamonds costs £8.50 is lying. The prices now look like this. £10 for terracing, £12.50 for Seating behind the goal. On the sides are prawn sandwiches and season ticket holders. The £12.50 for behind the goal seats sounds familiar... Anyway, I hope we can field a team tomorrow and not put someone like Hunter or Marsh in at centre-half. By the way, my friends and I worked out why our players always get injured all the time. We legendarily train harder pre-season than most other clubs. Now seeing as we are dealing with 'elite'(???) sportsmen they pull muscles and rip tendons more easily than us mere mortals because their muscles are finely tuned. Over use = injuries. You train them too hard you get injuries. Atkins has always had injury problems at all his clubs and Christian Gross (remember him!!!) 'vorked' his players so hard Spurs have hard horrific injury problems ever since. Also consider the jaded performances the team have put in. These players are tired and their bodies are on the verge of collapse. Strange what you come up with after a few pints. See you all 3 O'clock tomorrow, looking forward to hearing you cheer us on to three points. Well if we score first I might hear a chant from the North Stand...
anon at 0:20:18 Saturday September 15 2001
http://www.geocities.com/savecobblers/
click here and leave the window open while you surf, while at work, while at lunch etc.
NTL payout %ages of a bank to every club dependant on hits to their site. Keep the above page open and it will auto load the cobblers site 3 times a minute. It will refresh though so if you want to look around the site hit it directly.
Come on Cobblers!!!
D-Day at 0:15:33 Saturday September 15 2001
..... for Wilson tomorrow. We've had the vote of confidence - another defeat against the likes of chesterfield then I fear Mr Wilson may be on his way
NTFC AND FINANCE at 0:0:34 Saturday September 15 2001
You all have to remember that NTFC do not own Sixfields Stadium. The proceeds from the bars downstairs, the refreshments kiosks doesn't go to the cobblers. 2.5k people in the west stand - modest £1avg each = £2500. Away fans are likely to spend more. All in all, £5000 is lost through in ground refreshment kiosks every game. The bars - i have no idea what they turnover - more money the club doesn't get. Also, the borough council take a £250 fee for every game plus they take a percentage of the gate. I heard that more fans can actually equal a higher percentage therefore less money for cobbs and yet more fans through the gates regularly occurs?!
Cobblers rent out the offices and the club shop. If my memory serves me they also had to pay for them to be built - and then pay rent on top of that. Cobblers do very well to make £10,000 a game.
Chips R. Downe at 22:58:44 Friday September 14 2001
First of all lets dispose of one myth for good, Rome was built in a day, thats the whole point. Next lets sort out our options. Asamoah must play up front end of story. Second Sammo must return, a Cobbler no doubt. Frain has had his day. We need Welch back (true class). Sollitt is Turley in disguise. Don't give a stuff about Jamie (sorry!) anymore. Gabba is now a Colonel just off the front. Hunter needs to pull his socks up and finally pay his dues. Hargreaves is working his way into our hearts. Hunt is dodgy. McGregor must sustain his efforts. Parkin is shit. The rest need to make names for themselves. Oh yeah and Wilson was never management material. Right, what else needs sorting?
Anon at 21:36:19 Friday September 14 2001
R U watching CC2?
9224 at 21:34:49 Friday September 14 2001
Like I was saying b4, I want a price cut of £10! You keep deleting and I keep repeating!
9224 at 21:32:43 Friday September 14 2001
Liquidation before Christmas? that's a bit generous as some don't even give us that long.
Anon at 20:4:41 Friday September 14 2001
oh yer and scabbiadini will trot on and whinge after an hour if we r behind.
EEEK!!! at 20:3:17 Friday September 14 2001
Whos gonna make up our back 4 tommorrow then? im worried of a trouncing in front of 4500 with the team being booed off the pitch and 'wilson and stonhill out' chants on the terraces. But seriosly, how can you call Russel Slade a first team coach? Ok the guys decent with the reserves but fist team, no way. We need coaches, an assistant manager and 10 physios (1 for each injured player.)
An omen- Nathan Abbey is Chesterfields keeper (kenilworth road last season?!)if only. I think a back 4 of Dempsey, Marsh, Hope, Speds, Midfield; Mcgregor, Hunt, Hunter or Evatt, Wolleaston (finally). Up front; Parkin, Asamoah or Forrester if asamoah injured. I hate to think what the bench will be like, half the youth team i think!
Anon at 19:37:8 Friday September 14 2001
Any idea when the chron and echo web site is going to be updated?
Anon at 19:20:56 Friday September 14 2001
I can read and I certainly didn't think you meant £5 to get in 9224!!!! If we cut the price to £10 the first thing we'll have to do is reimburse the season ticket holders to the tune of £300,000. Then in order to maintain our current level of revenue we would need to sell out each week, hardly likely for a team struggling at the bottom of the table. So your plan would probably put us into liquidation before Christmas. With supporters like you who needs suggestions?
Nole82 at 19:12:14 Friday September 14 2001
I'm bored, can I retract that last statement please Ray?
Anon at 19:11:33 Friday September 14 2001
I quit this board too, leaving several other Anons aboard the sinking ship.
Anon at 19:7:42 Friday September 14 2001
Ten Pounds! Then you have no grasp of economics 9224 and the compound affect that would be put upon the club would be catastrophic. Stop whining and get behind the team.
Anon at 19:2:27 Friday September 14 2001
Leaving the sinking ship Nole 82.
Asda man at 19:0:11 Friday September 14 2001
A cut price of 10pounds, why bother when it's only 8-50 at Nene park.
Ian Atkins at 18:39:3 Friday September 14 2001
I want my money!
Anon at 18:10:35 Friday September 14 2001
and how much off a price cut do you envisage 9224?
9224 at 17:47:4 Friday September 14 2001
Although the ultimate aim of a price cut would be to raise revenue, it wouldn't be achieved in the short run. It would hopefully attract more fans, get them 'addicted' and bolster attendances. If this is sustained the case for ground expansion becomes stronger and stronger and if that does happen, then we can maybe hope to see increased revenue. It was just a solitary suggestion for the long-term development of the club. Sadly, it seems to be one more idea than what's coming out of Sixfields
Anon at 16:33:34 Friday September 14 2001
I agree Noel82. This page is really getting worse.
It's at 15:55:18 Friday September 14 2001
a secret!
Where at 15:52:41 Friday September 14 2001
is CC2?
Nole82 at 14:52:13 Friday September 14 2001
I tell you what i quit this board, you cant give your point of view without getting shouted at, abused or what have you. So many idots support Cobblers,its sad to see. As this will be my last post then i will see you all at the first game,Ralph im sure i will see you on TwoView or CC2,cya mate.
Vince on July 3 at 14:43:46 Friday September 14 2001
That all sounds very encouraging and if Gabbiadini and Forrester can play as well as they are capable of doing we can look forward to a season with possibilities of doing much more than just avoiding the drop. Wilson has also learnt a lot from last season and with his extra experience and what looks like a good team rather than a few individuals we should be able to compete with the "big money" clubs - including Cardiff who seem to be spending like mad although my bet is they will be another Wigan, spending loads and winning nothing.
Leon14 at 14:41:37 Friday September 14 2001
yeh i agree CC2 is a bit boring!! but then again i try to liven things up!!
We are all still here! at 14:35:43 Friday September 14 2001
I would take this board as a fair representation of Cobblers supporters. In fact I'll think you'll find its full of the same imposters and wind up merchants with nothing better to do that have always been here. It is exactly the same on CC2.
Anon at 14:31:34 Friday September 14 2001
Don't think Atkins was ever fully paid off.
Illinois Cobbler at 14:21:7 Friday September 14 2001
I'm booked to fly back tonight for tomorrow's game but it's looking iffy. So good luck tomorrow, we must turn over teams like Chesterfield.
Anon at 14:16:2 Friday September 14 2001
Look it up for yourself you lazy git.
MAD at 13:51:29 Friday September 14 2001
Does anybody know Kevin Wilson's record before and after Broadhurst left? I bet after is a lot lot worse. I canb't see the board sacking Wilson as we can't afford to. Is it true that we still haven't paid Atkins off?
Paul S at 10:18:45 Friday September 14 2001
Robert - you seem to moan that the clubs not doing anything then say Rome wasn't built in a day. To my mind the club has done the right thing and appointed a chief executive - but you're right you can't expect him to make instant changes. Luton may give a bigger discount, but don't forget they are in division 3 this year and need to work harder to keep their fans - incidentally how much do they actually have to pay? I pay around £75 quid for my son's season ticket - this doesn't seem to far away from the mark. The first thing to be solved is the fiasco of the all-ticket matches. While possible new supporters think they can't just turn up when they feel like it then they will never become more regular supporters. It only needs one experience for a few to turn up to a anything but full house and be turned away for the club to get a reputation of not wanting casual support. The fact that it's police intransigence is irrelevant, you can be sure that many people would be told about the wasted trip.
Rob Marshall at 9:35:17 Friday September 14 2001
Just a reminder - deadline for articles for Issue 2 of this season's WALOC is tomorrow 15th September
THINK at 9:33:37 Friday September 14 2001
everyone used to say cardiff was a hopeless case but look at them go now. You never know what the consortium could have done for our club if the board had been reasonable.
SACK at 9:31:58 Friday September 14 2001
wilson slade and the board before these clueless people ruin our club beyond repair.
inside right at 1:6:24 Friday September 14 2001
Barry Hunter Northern Ireland International 15 caps, Richie Hanlon, Peterborough Utd, and Scott Partridge from Brentford, all making their debut's for RDFC on Saturday, what a brilliant piece of business BT, following the two you just sold for 200k.
richie fan from nz at 0:35:29 Friday September 14 2001
8 players out and we are only a few games into the season,are they not fit or is it they getting to old.
richie fan from nz at 0:22:26 Friday September 14 2001
can anyone see the cobblers improving when the wet conditions start setting in.
Robert Dunkley(Harpenden Cobbler) at 23:27:38 Thursday September 13 2001
NTFC@2view I apologise I misread your comments, yesterday was a long day! Something has to give soon - I can forsee the only Cobblers fans in Sixfields will be season ticket holders - NTFC do not do enough, my mate who is a Luton fan got an £85 discount on matchday prices for renewing his season ticket! What do NTFC fans get about £30! It costs money to watch cr@p like the four games I have seen this season. It costs me including travel etc food drink £30 a game, and then alcohol on top to drown sorrows. People who are unemployed and those with big families cannot justify such expenses many clubs do really cheap s/t for under 16s like £50. If you can inspir ethese kids then you will have income of £300 a year for 50 odd years, good investment opportunity, do NTFC do anything no. Mr Hodder has his work cut out - Rome was not built in a day.
st albans cobbler at 23:11:11 Thursday September 13 2001
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Why are you still here? at 22:55:26 Thursday September 13 2001
I wouldnt take this board as a fair representation of Cobblers supporters. In fact I'll think you'll find its full of imposters and wind up merchants with nothing better to do. Most if not all of the sensible fans have emigrated to CC2.
Rushden at 21:40:16 Thursday September 13 2001
..and while i'm being honest - I supported this Rushden team as a glory hunter and expect instant success. If we lose again, i'm off to support Cardiff
Honest at 21:13:18 Thursday September 13 2001
As a loyal Northampton Town supporter may I take this opportunity to say this: We have the most unbelievable bunch of moaning, hypocritical, unrealistic, nitpicking bastards any football club could have the misfortune of representing.
Whippin' Piccadilly at 20:58:28 Thursday September 13 2001
Why not visit http://www.ntfc.co.uk, a really great representation of Northampton Town.
Gomez at 20:53:47 Thursday September 13 2001
Visit http://www.rushdenanddiamonds.co.uk/ - the most realistic, accurate rushden website on the net
150K for Forrester at 20:4:50 Thursday September 13 2001
sounds like a good deal, remember we are the famous NTFC. It is not traditional to sell at a profit.
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Sound Economics at 19:53:50 Thursday September 13 2001
have no place at our club, ask Stonehead
Leon14 at 19:52:48 Thursday September 13 2001
we could charge away fans more like some other clubs?????!!!!!
Leon14 at 19:51:13 Thursday September 13 2001
cos the prices are a ripoff and people will respond if hte club are seen making an effort.
Sound Economics Suggest We Stay As We Are at 19:50:0 Thursday September 13 2001
If we reduced the admission fee to £10 we would need to sell out in order to maintain the same revenue. I can't see us selling out each week regardless of cost.
Anon at 19:49:18 Thursday September 13 2001
They will accept £150K
Paul S at 19:47:14 Thursday September 13 2001
I guess Patmore was out of contract at the end of the season so R&D got him for free - bet they paid a signing on fee though. Still that's 200k in for R&D and we all know what the board will accept for Jamie
NTL at 19:47:2 Thursday September 13 2001
Leon14 - What evidence do you have to prove that reducing admission prices will be more profitable as well as attracting more people?
AND THEN at 19:44:45 Thursday September 13 2001
we can proud of our club again
FIND at 19:43:39 Thursday September 13 2001
the consortium
SELL at 19:42:55 Thursday September 13 2001
Forrester
SACK at 19:41:51 Thursday September 13 2001
the board
SACK at 19:41:10 Thursday September 13 2001
Slade
SACK at 19:40:37 Thursday September 13 2001
Wilson
PURCHASE at 19:38:57 Thursday September 13 2001
someone who looks like they will score goals and whose name is not Forrester or Gabbiadini.
PURCHASE at 19:37:40 Thursday September 13 2001
An entire midfield who can not only run, but win the ball and pass it as well.
PURCHASE at 19:36:32 Thursday September 13 2001
An entire defence before the Cardiff game. Hopefully including someone who can run.
PURCHASE at 19:8:53 Thursday September 13 2001
Scott Partridge from Brentford for free.
Sold at 19:7:2 Thursday September 13 2001
Patmore free from Yeovil in July, sold to Woking today for 50k. nice piece of business BT.
RICHIE FAN FROM NZ at 18:57:50 Thursday September 13 2001
I would like to sey that I fink the cobblers are going to be relegated as they are not performing as they should for a teem of there quality because they are not pasing the ball or defending set pieces although they are getting in the high balls up front to the strikers.
Nole82 at 18:56:3 Thursday September 13 2001
hey and less of calling me thick.twatty imposters again.
Nole82 at 18:55:0 Thursday September 13 2001
no way!!admission prices should be reduced as the stadium is never full!!!!
Scamp at 18:45:54 Thursday September 13 2001
I can't remember if I only sing when we're winning!
NTFC@2view at 18:26:40 Thursday September 13 2001
You are wrong Robert Dunkley. What he said was "Want to know the reason crowds are down Mr Hodder? You charge WAY too much for the shite that's on offer, simple economics!". Read back. Guilt, I was only trying to put some figures before the person who suggested slashing prices to show that we have too small a stadium to be able to make a worthwhile difference. I think it's a crap idea.
John Geezer at 16:39:35 Thursday September 13 2001
Do u see Talbot slagging off Turley? Makes u laugh. He certainly ****ed our season so he should do the same there!
Nole82 at 16:18:48 Thursday September 13 2001
but then again, i am a bit thick!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nole82 at 16:17:25 Thursday September 13 2001
why r u all moaning? i dont care if we go down as longas the football is good!!!!!!!!!no long ball!!!!
Anon at 16:11:26 Thursday September 13 2001
The reason Ian Atkins is well looked upon by some is because he has not been scared to take on the most unfavourable jobs in the league yet still managed to get results with virtually no resources. I'm not suggesting he should come back, not least of which is because he is now out of our league, I'm sure he will be smiling come 5pm on Saturday.
Anon at 16:7:58 Thursday September 13 2001
Truth is, depressing as it seems, no manager worth his salt would come to Sixfields. He would barely have a chance with the mess of a squad he inherits and having to sell his best players anyway. think about it, even if (when) Wilson and Slade are forced out, it will take the sale of at least one of our decent players to pay them off!
Anon at 16:4:34 Thursday September 13 2001
Just a quick question- why the hell would Gordon Strachan want to manage at Sixfields? Seriously, get real.
to anon u r a w.nker at 16:1:44 Thursday September 13 2001
have u got no decency
Paul S at 14:50:46 Thursday September 13 2001
SBJ - After the Brighton game I think people realised how close we are to a decent side. To lose the goalie and 2 experienced central defenders is difficult, but then to lose/have injuries to 2 left backs and 2 right backs makes life next to impossible. It doesn't help that we have been playing form sides - only Colchester had lost a match when they played us and they were still in the top 5 or 6. I guess this Saturday is going to be a make or break time. I know we're carrying a load of injuries, but so are Chesterfield and they aren't allowed to sign any players (even on loan). They have 3 points like us but haven't won a match yet so a home loss to them and I can't see KW surviving - nice bloke though he is.
Anon at 14:35:50 Thursday September 13 2001
SBJ i like wilson too but i still want him out!
Geoff Boycott at 14:22:55 Thursday September 13 2001
i hear they report 7 days a week at diamonds for training.
SBJ at 13:36:28 Thursday September 13 2001
Is it just me or does nobody seem that bothered about how poorly we're playing at the moment? When we were losing under Atkins it was all anger, booing and 'Atkins out'; now we're losing under Kev and everyone just seems depressed and quiet. I'm not trying to whip up "Wilson out" chants, because I like the bloke, but what happened to the passion there used to be at Sixfields?
Anon at 12:34:8 Thursday September 13 2001
Perhaps Patmore can't hack the training at Boot Camp?
Diamonds Inside-right at 12:32:27 Thursday September 13 2001
No chance. The players coming into RDFC now will all be free. Look out for some other mug to bail you out with Forrester.
Paul S at 11:8:42 Thursday September 13 2001
Rumour from Rubbish & Dustbins is that Patmore has walked out. To lose 2 strikers in a week seems a little careless - guess we'd better watch out for Grigg's chequebook coming to town. Jamie is a proven goalscorer at their level and the fee or wages shouldn't prove a obstacle for them.
Anon at 10:2:8 Thursday September 13 2001
Has a jet hit Cob Cam ?
Noel 82 at 10:0:16 Thursday September 13 2001
Fook off Vince you are a total twat.You know fook all Who do you think you are?
Ralph at 9:59:25 Thursday September 13 2001
How many times will we go to a premiership ground and totally out sing the home fans? It shows that you can generate noise in all seat stadia you just need unreserved seating and a decent view from behind the goal.
Kevin Costnowt at 9:55:13 Thursday September 13 2001
Gordon Strachan was wearing a claret top last night, did you notice? Also his wife drives a jeep with plate 'C088 LES', bet you didn't know that.
Vince at 9:53:59 Thursday September 13 2001
Whilst there may well have been more at Middlesborough if the cost of admission was reduced its impossible to know if the receipts would have been any higher. For example if the prices were halved would twice as many have gone? The number of tickets sold to Cobblers fans would probably have been about the same and its not as if Middlesborough are turning fans away for League games at the moment. My guess is that a second round league cup game against a second division club would have attracted very few Middlesborough fans whatever the price of tickets. The terrible and unforseen events in America may also have meant that many who would have gone stayed at home to watch events oon TV. The figure of £28,000 mentioned by Robert Dunkley is probably about half the gross receipts but by the time the expenses for police (they seemed to be more than when we play p'boro!) etc are deducted I would guess that NTFC will be lucky to get £10,000 out of the game. With hindsight we would have made more if the game had been switched to Sixfields!
Guilt at 9:50:25 Thursday September 13 2001
NTFC@2view suggests discusses reduced pricing, but he forgot to put in to the calculation the rebate due to season ticket holders. £5 x 3000 x 20 matches!!!!
onlyhatebandwaggoners at 6:37:56 Thursday September 13 2001
Management is also the ability to offload players that are not good enough, as well as straight forward signings.(ie Adam Sollitt, John Frain and Jamie(last 6 months??)Forrester).Give me Asamoah and Gabbiadini up front,with Hunter, Evatt,Wolleaston and Hargreaves supplying the service anyday!
agog at 1:9:9 Thursday September 13 2001
I think quite a few people would like to know who was to blame
DR4E at 0:20:19 Thursday September 13 2001
Now that we are both out of the Worthington cup,that Maunsell cup game at Nene park can go ahead,just can't wait for the fun to start.
Anon..........naturally at 0:12:57 Thursday September 13 2001
I notice that somebody called GA back in August suggested that wewould be better off playing away. After the last two results presumably this includes going down playing away.......I certainly hope so pnarr pnarr.
9224 at 0:1:19 Thursday September 13 2001
Who do think is to blame? Why didn't more Boro fans turn up? Personally if we draw a lower league team in any cup I go along just in case we tonk them!
agog at 23:56:11 Wednesday September 12 2001
not funny
9224 at 23:54:24 Wednesday September 12 2001
Have I missed something?
9224 at 23:53:59 Wednesday September 12 2001
Don't really know how to respond to that. How does my having a TV or not relate to this issue?
agog at 23:51:23 Wednesday September 12 2001
9224, are you serious? Have you got a tele? Do you live in this world?
9224 at 23:46:40 Wednesday September 12 2001
I blame the board because in my opinion it is the board's fault. A news report stated that many Boro fans were staying away because of the unattractive prices, and that the prices weren't lower on the say-so of NTFC. I can't see who else CAN be blamed really. If this turns out to be untrue then I apologise to those I'd have wrongly accused, but like everyone in the world (although sometimes I wonder about this board) I form opinions based on the info available to me.
agog at 23:1:56 Wednesday September 12 2001
I can't believe the board are getting the blame for the low attendance against Middlseborough. I'm truely amazed anyone went at all.
Ray at 22:54:39 Wednesday September 12 2001
I'm currently in the process of producing a Cobblers screen saver and I'm a bit short of decent pictures. If anyone has any, please send them and I'll include the ones I think people will appreciate. Ta!
Robert Dunkley at 22:39:15 Wednesday September 12 2001
NTFC@2view, I think 9224 was referring to Stonhill allegedly not agreeing to a cut in ticket prices for yesterday to anything below £15. Middlebrough wanted prices to be no more than £10. Our 50% cut of last night will be no more than £28,000, well if it was Stonhill to blame then you were not acting in our best interests. Saturday could be interesting, Chesterfield are no mugs and anything other than a win will lead to severe questions of where good ship NTFC is heading.
NTFC@2view at 21:54:19 Wednesday September 12 2001
Let's do figures - but roughly. The crowd is now 4000 Cobblers and 1000 enemy at, say £15 per head. Takings are £75000. The capacity is 8000, so at £10 per head we'd make £5000 more. But would we fill the ground, with us losing, at a £5 discount? I doubt it. Better would be to admit we have crap fans and throw more seats open to the enemy. 4000 Cobblers and 4000 enemy at £15 and we get £45000 more per home game. We're outsung anyway, so...
At last some sense!! at 21:27:17 Wednesday September 12 2001
Agree with you whole heartedly 9224. Why don't the club understand that reducing the admission price, to a reasonable price, will actually attract more people to the club and will make more money, not to mention a better atmosphere which may spur the players on. I am relieved that at least one other person out there shares my view. UTC, FTP, FTD.
Poor crowd there were more in Chicagos at 20:34:24 Wednesday September 12 2001
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9224 at 20:27:23 Wednesday September 12 2001
I'm afraid what with the attendance and the performance last night I am left with the impression that the club is amateurishly run, top to bottom. The board probably thinks it good business to pay Asamoah peanuts on a short term deal, and isn't long-sighted enough to consider what will happen when his contract's up. The ticket price issue is farcical - there a poor decision has cost us big time, with no further chance of revenue in that competition. The less said about the coaching team the better, whereas the players often seem naive and unsure what to do next. This new chief exec has earned his crust hasn't he - bugger all in the way of serious initiative and a fall in attendance so spectacular if it continues it'll only be a couple of hundred there in April. Want to know the reason crowds are down Mr Hodder? You charge WAY too much for the shite that's on offer, simple economics! Perhaps I'm being harsh when I say the club is run amateurishly top to bottom - the lady in the club shop (no way it's a superstore!) seems to know what she's doing!!!!
A Childs View at 20:13:33 Wednesday September 12 2001
Dead right Massey - the longer we delay the greater the risk that is being taken. Asamoah looks every bit as promising as Lua Lua did (if not more!) so lets get him tied up on contract and, at some point, secure the financial future of our cash strapped club!!
RICHIE FAN FROM NZ at 19:11:23 Wednesday September 12 2001
I was disaponted with the reult last nite. Middleburogh were not good at all. The cobblers are playing as bad as my speling
MK COBBLER at 18:42:25 Wednesday September 12 2001
we 8 both 'boro's now huh?!?!
Anon at 18:41:52 Wednesday September 12 2001
Stonhill out! Strachan in.
ENCF at 17:25:33 Wednesday September 12 2001
If I was a Middlesbrough fan, i'd have been the same.... It would be like asking us to stump up £15 for a reserve game. Surely the Cobbs board could have agreed to take it down to £10. After all the police costs (how many coppers are there when they play Sunderland, Newcastle or Man U?) we've got £2.50 out of that.
Thanks a bunch at 17:8:19 Wednesday September 12 2001
to the F*cking up their own a*ses stay away Boro fans that could have provided us with a decent payday.Why is it that all supporters of clubs that end in boro are w*nkers!!!!!!!!!!
Anon at 16:9:1 Wednesday September 12 2001
Where can I find the goals on the official site
rick glanvill at 15:35:30 Wednesday September 12 2001
Hello, I found your website while browsing for info on Premium TV. It doesn't look like things went particularly well at the start of the new season with the site launch. Have things improved at all or is their service still rubbish?
Massey at 15:25:41 Wednesday September 12 2001
Can fellow NTFC fans join me in ringing up Radio Northampton during the "phone in" section of Saturdays footie coverage to ask the question
WHY HASN'T ASAMOAH BEEN OFFERED A NEW 3 or 4 YEAR CONTRACT BY THE CLUB
He is only 20 & is the most exiting talent i have EVER seen at the Club
Every game (including pre-seson) in which he has appeard, he has always provided the spark that is so blatantly missing when he's not on the field
He should be playing from the start because unlike other players he plays with a real passion for NTFC - forget he's only a football league novice - he's quality
FACT: I actually spoke to Kevin Wilson before the Wimbledon game & he told me ASAMOAH is on peanuts compared to Forrester & Gabbiadini
If the rumours about ASAMOAH joining Leicester City in the summer are true then NTFC should be honest with us & tell us the situation
If we get ASAMOAH tied up on a long term contract we are gonna have a
genuine opportunity of getting some serious cash for him
If not, then the NTFC board are as clueless as i think the are !
Middlesbrough view at 15:19:21 Wednesday September 12 2001
To be honest I'm surprised 4'000 peopel turned up to see Boro Reserevs against Northampton. Don't get too excited lads, if we had put the first team out even we would have whipped you lot 7-0. I should know I've visited the Wobblers lots as I live here!
After the match at 13:46:13 Wednesday September 12 2001
Great night in Middlesborough Chicago rock Cafe, absolutely packed and a £1 a pint on until 2pm, the only 2 Cobbs in town. Woke up and the realisation of NY sunk in......
Anon at 13:43:53 Wednesday September 12 2001
Anyone can be a good manager when they have got money to spend - ask Talbot.
Cardiff Cobbler at 13:38:27 Wednesday September 12 2001
Cardiff are so terrified of our visit next week (with our watertight defence) that they have today gone out and strengthened their frontline by purchasing Stoke's Peter Thorne for £1,750,000. Ian Atkins, interviewd in today South Wales Echo, is "looking forward to sending his old club home with nothing" Shouldn't be too difficult.WILSON OUT!
Anon at 13:31:42 Wednesday September 12 2001
Oh no Nole82 has broken his word again and come back to cobblers comments. go away!
Anon at 13:7:7 Wednesday September 12 2001
Just take it from someone who was there and vote for Asamoah anyway.
111 at 12:20:30 Wednesday September 12 2001
VOTE FOR YOUR MOM ON THE OFFICIAL SITE....
What is the point? Most of the voters on the site would not have seen the game.
What do others think?
Adam at 11:25:39 Wednesday September 12 2001
3918 - not exactly big crowd pullers! Even Crewe v Rushden attracted more!
Nole82 at 11:18:35 Wednesday September 12 2001
DUUUUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK !!!!!!!!!!!
Anon at 10:10:34 Wednesday September 12 2001
Another night of missed opportunity opportunity for the Cobblers all round. I honestly believe a half decent team could have taken MFC last night, but we are not that. We really were not good enough. Off the pitch too a crowd of only 3,900 was pathetic and confirmed the fear that the locals would boycott the game over ticket prices considering the game was sandwiched between two home premiership games for them. As a club we've lost out again in two ways - we're simply not up to it are we, and it's no wonder the future of the club looks so bleak.
TRB Mark at 9:58:16 Wednesday September 12 2001
Asamoah put 3 class crosses into the box after turning the Boro defence inside ou. All 3 could have been converted with a sharper strike force, except the one. We must get him tied up for longer as he is turning the game for us as soon as he comes on. Like Paul S said (and sorry for calling you Martin last night Paul!) but for a stupid mistake for Boro's 3rd, we could have had a very exciting last 10 minutes.
Paul S at 9:33:34 Wednesday September 12 2001
Oh yes and hear hear Ralph. I do hope we sign Asamoah up for a longer contract before some smart alek agent gets his ear and starts telling him about the delights of Luton.
Paul S at 9:31:22 Wednesday September 12 2001
MFC - what can you say but gut wrenching mistake by Sollitt just when Middlesbrough looked like they might fall apart in a last 10 minute onslaught from the might Cobblers - No Really. Asamoah after a shaky start looked lively and was able to beat their premiership (oh alright division 1 to be) defenders and there was a general feeling of optimism from the travelling fans. Parkin looked much better than earlier in the season. I guess the team and fans realise now that he is not a replacement fopr Howard as the big man up front, but is a genuine striker with great movement across the box. First half to produce a fine save from Schwarzer and in the second to score the goal. Defence played well considering players they were facing and the number of injuries they were carrying, just a shame Hunter had to go in defence as his presence was missed in midfield. Can't help but feel if Sammo or Burgess had been fit then we really could have seen an upset. At 3-1 up Dean Windass's tackle on Asamoah was totally unnecessary and he should have been red-carded. He had been made to look like a complete tw*t by Asamoah and had already made one attempt to fell him a few minutes earlier. Just thuggery at its worst. There thats of my chest now and just a 6 pointer on Saturday to worry about. A loss here I feel could be too much for KW to take. I know its not easy to be patient but getting on the players backs when so many are missing or playing with injuries will not help.
Ralph at 1:19:29 Wednesday September 12 2001
It was worth going to witness another bit of Asamoah magic. He won a 50-50 on the halfway, dumping Windass on his ass. Ran at the defence and picked out Forrester with a superb pass who in turn crossed for Parkin to score. We need to offer this bloke an extension on his contract.
st albans cobbler at 22:39:26 Tuesday September 11 2001
so the smidgens of a good season falter more. can anyone offer me hope and my girly a mouthful?
Ray at 22:29:49 Tuesday September 11 2001
Not sure I want a blow job from a budgie. 1-3.
st albans cobbler at 22:24:38 Tuesday September 11 2001
so whats the score? my bird says she will give a blowjob to whoever answers first
Anon at 22:14:31 Tuesday September 11 2001
Diamonds lose. Missed penalty. Turley sent off.
Deepcut Cobbler at 22:1:55 Tuesday September 11 2001
Ray, Thanks for that. This is the first time that you have referred to the new site as 'we'. I was under the impression that you were not consulted or connected to the new site. If you are now involved I think this will instil slightly more confidence in the site as a whole and invite users to revisit once more. Following my initial foray I have only been visiting the audio aspect on match days. The new site makes money for the club so we should visit however there must be a proper justification and not just because its there. Keep up the good work.. And despite tonights result...Always COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Ray at 21:52:51 Tuesday September 11 2001
erm.... pass. One of the problems is that everything had to be written to a template. You will see lots more graphics on other sites but a deliberate decision was taken to cut these down because all the sites load very slowly. Wehave been very limited as to what we can put on - many features have had to be dropped because basically there are no links that we were allowed to set up to use them. Actually, considering the limitations, the site isnt all that bad. Most things that people asked for are there - live chat, live commentary, guest book etc. There are several things we want to do with the site but most of the bits we wanted to do have been blocked - hopefully these will be done sometime in the future.
Anon at 21:49:3 Tuesday September 11 2001
whats peoples guesses 4 the attendance this sat against chesterfield? 4,500 is mine
Deepcut Cobbler at 21:46:21 Tuesday September 11 2001
Ray...Am I nitpicking the NTFC site, which to the unbiased eye isn't that bad, or are you gallantly defending it? Tell how good the NTFC site is now from an educated angle... COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Anon at 21:43:44 Tuesday September 11 2001
Rushden get a penalty in th efirst minute of extra time and shoot over the bar.
Anon at 21:41:41 Tuesday September 11 2001
Although commentary is still on the net - the match is over. huh??
Ray at 21:40:9 Tuesday September 11 2001
Actually they are using exactly the same distribution as the Middlesbrough people.... or should be. Quality will not be as good though because of the difference in equipment.
Deepcut Cobbler at 21:37:29 Tuesday September 11 2001
Ray....Its not the commentary, its the reception that I was 'commenting' on. Does the NTFC site use less power? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Anon at 21:37:6 Tuesday September 11 2001
Asamoah injured. Clive Thompson on.
Martin at 21:36:24 Tuesday September 11 2001
COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!!
Martn at 21:32:18 Tuesday September 11 2001
keeper fucked up again!
nut megged
Anon at 21:32:4 Tuesday September 11 2001
I dont believe it - the Middlesbrough commentary is about 5 minutes behind. How can they discribe it as live?
Martin at 21:31:30 Tuesday September 11 2001
3-1
Anon at 21:31:29 Tuesday September 11 2001
ooooooooo yeah baby let me see those tits.
Martin at 21:30:54 Tuesday September 11 2001
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Martin at 21:29:6 Tuesday September 11 2001
2-1
Anon at 21:28:57 Tuesday September 11 2001
3-1
Anon at 21:28:54 Tuesday September 11 2001
bastard
Anon at 21:28:49 Tuesday September 11 2001
through sollits fuckarsing legs
Anon at 21:28:5 Tuesday September 11 2001
Yey Hey mr Parkin
Anon at 21:27:50 Tuesday September 11 2001
Scorer Parkin.
Anon at 21:27:29 Tuesday September 11 2001
3,918 attendance. Pathetic!
2-1 !!!!!!!!! at 21:27:1 Tuesday September 11 2001
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Anon at 21:26:45 Tuesday September 11 2001
YESSSSSS!!!! 2-1
Ray at 21:25:40 Tuesday September 11 2001
To be fair - the Middlesbrough commentary is from a professional station.
Anon at 21:15:12 Tuesday September 11 2001
drug usage? i can not confirm nor deny, nudge nudge wink wink.
Deepcut Cobbler at 21:13:41 Tuesday September 11 2001
The Middlesboro site is better for audio... Sollit's playing well fortunately!! Woolaston on for MacGregor. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Martin at 21:9:33 Tuesday September 11 2001
2-0
Anon at 21:8:50 Tuesday September 11 2001
2-0
Martin at 21:8:13 Tuesday September 11 2001
We need to do a QPR!
Anon at 21:4:1 Tuesday September 11 2001
The only reason I know players are banned from all football is drug usage.
Anon at 21:3:29 Tuesday September 11 2001
HOW?
Anon at 21:2:43 Tuesday September 11 2001
Bugger
Martin at 21:2:0 Tuesday September 11 2001
1-0
Martin at 21:1:35 Tuesday September 11 2001
nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
Anon at 20:59:2 Tuesday September 11 2001
Asamoah on for Evatt, Hunter is at the back.
Anon at 20:52:56 Tuesday September 11 2001
Guess, let me just say he has been officially banned from ALL football.
Martin at 20:47:29 Tuesday September 11 2001
Why?
Anon at 20:46:30 Tuesday September 11 2001
doubt it, hes banned from football
Martin at 20:44:22 Tuesday September 11 2001
Maybe we asked him back for this match!
Anon at 20:40:32 Tuesday September 11 2001
I know its nopt ryan
Anon at 20:40:1 Tuesday September 11 2001
Who is Thompson on the bench?
Martin at 20:36:2 Tuesday September 11 2001
0-0 great first half. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!!
down with the Leicester, your going down with the Leicester at 20:30:43 Tuesday September 11 2001
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great save by Sollit from Windass` header at 20:27:36 Tuesday September 11 2001
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Anon at 20:25:45 Tuesday September 11 2001
Check out http://62.253.169.242/audio/20010911_middlesbrough.asx if you want decent commentary.
the game so far....... at 20:23:6 Tuesday September 11 2001
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DavCobbler at 20:22:17 Tuesday September 11 2001
Hi folks, all sounds pretty encouraging so far eh? cobbs fans by far outdoing the home fans too! (If there are any home fans that is)
Anon at 20:18:17 Tuesday September 11 2001
hello martin,
i thought i was alone here
Martin at 20:16:53 Tuesday September 11 2001
COME ON COBBLERS
COME ON COBBLERS
Anon at 20:14:35 Tuesday September 11 2001
Jamie and Hargreaves are linking up very very well.
Anon at 20:13:17 Tuesday September 11 2001
can we play u,can we play u,can we play u every week?
Anon at 20:12:28 Tuesday September 11 2001
Asamaoh injured then is he? No why isnt he playing? Parkin is playing isnt he? Hhhmmm. Fair play to Evatt Spedding and Dempsey for playing when not fully fit. Fighting spirit? Playing for the club? COME ON COBBLERS!
Anon at 20:7:11 Tuesday September 11 2001
I hate to say this but it sounds like we are playing well.
Anon at 20:0:18 Tuesday September 11 2001
1-0?
pessimist at 19:53:21 Tuesday September 11 2001
they should score soon
van at 19:47:51 Tuesday September 11 2001
YAWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN steve mclaren sounds like a load of fun doesnt he?
Robert Dunkley at 19:46:21 Tuesday September 11 2001
Although in the light of today's event immaterial there could be only a few thousand at Middlesbrough tonight.
Robert Dunkley at 19:46:18 Tuesday September 11 2001
Although in the light of today's event immaterial there could be only a few thousand at Middlesbrough tonight.
DavCobbler at 17:25:7 Tuesday September 11 2001
I was in NYC just a few short months ago. A beautiful city with a bad reputation that in most ways is exagerrated. A tragic day for all.
Phil Baron at 17:13:17 Tuesday September 11 2001
Football does not seem to matter when you see todays news does it?
Cardiff Cobbler at 13:26:5 Tuesday September 11 2001
PICKLED JUDGE. Magazine at the guildhall were great, supported by Bauhaus of course, but who were the other support band? Ruts,Generation X, Penetration, the Cure at the County Ground. How about New Order at the Roadmender........Please can you all pray for a good result here in Cardiff next week otherwise my life will be hell
north stand just at 13:18:38 Tuesday September 11 2001
ashford marsh was marginally better 2nd half...but he's supposed to be a right back...he wasn't doing that 1st half which destroyed what shape we had. second half with 3 at the back the cole u's had even more chance to slam it down the wings. can we get rid of forrester please he is a lazy muppet!!!
Dyl at 12:52:44 Tuesday September 11 2001
Q. What passes for foreplay in Peterborough? A. Are you awake sis?
John Shepherd at 11:40:42 Tuesday September 11 2001
I don't like to rumour-mong but Gordon Strachan was in Merrys yesterday looking for places a little 'out-of-town'.
Pickled Judge at 10:59:55 Tuesday September 11 2001
Golly, weren't K.C. & The Sunshine Band awesome that night at the Drill Hall. And......do you remember Magazine in The Guildhall and all those nights at The Cricket Ground.
msbrugh here i cum at 7:27:15 Tuesday September 11 2001
keeyobbblers
TRB Mark at 0:24:14 Tuesday September 11 2001
I have just read the last 3 days worth of comments and would like to add my 'alfpenny's worth. Firstly, my condolences to Keiron's family. What a shocker! I was talking to my mate today and we were bemoaning the loss of our youth, but blimey, at least we had a chance. On a less serious subject, if the Riverside is nearly empty, it should be less intimidating for the Cobblers and may help uspull off a shock result! Well, I can dream. Another comment from anon about the amount of injuries in relation to the team's form. I remember watching a programme a few years back about Swindon when they were in the 1st div. The trainer remarked how full the treatment rooms were when the team were struggling and suggested that most of them were malingering with made up injuries. When the team were playing well, they only came in for treatment when absolutely nessecary. See you at the Riverside.
9224 at 0:7:27 Tuesday September 11 2001
If Hodge goes for nowt then Wilson and the board want their heads bloody testing. OK he is a luxury, but he is the ONLY man at the club who can beat his man and can deliver a QUALITY ball into the strikers, who, let's face it, need the service. I'd rather Stonhill, Wilson and the whole bloody lot of them went before Hodgie.
Anon at 22:41:46 Monday September 10 2001
We'll save on his wages though. We'll miss cuddly Hodgey but I suspect more for his antics than his performances. Sadly I can now see why Gillingham let him go, only a handful of performances of note (but boy they were terrific) and the rest of the time he was averagely poor. His real problem he is a one-dimensional player, an old fashioned winger and they are not needed in the modern game.
CIJ at 22:11:14 Monday September 10 2001
I spoke to an ex player this weekend and he was indicating that good old johnny hodge could be on his way out for a surprise fee of nothing!
sTRACHAN IS COMING............ at 21:41:8 Monday September 10 2001
Hes on his way he will be watching at the Riverside tomorrow night...
The Ashford Cobbler at 20:38:48 Monday September 10 2001
In defense of Marsh given some comments below. In the second half, which we won 1-0, we lined up 3-5-2 which is why Marsh was playing more centrally on the right side of a back 3. From the seats he looked pretty useful given this was his first game.
Deepcut Cobbler at 20:36:36 Monday September 10 2001
Kobbler was one of us. The whole thing is put into perspective as complete and utter trivia when something like that is anounced. Any age is too young but 20.... I didn't know him but remember his postings.. R.I.P Kieron Whitehouse (Kobbler)
RICHIE FAN FROM NZ IDEA at 20:27:6 Monday September 10 2001
I would like to set up a Richie from New Zealand appreciation society.
we could have a 'Richie' web site and log onto the 'Richie' chat room.
There could be regular updates on how Richie's boring life is developing in New Zealand. There could be regular competitions to see who is the worst speller in the club. We could arrange 'Richie' auctions where he could donate artifacts from his failed football career. Another idea would be to have a 'Guess What Richies Exaggerating About today?'. This would enable a lucky winner to get to meet boring Richie at his modest house. To win this exclusive prize the entrant would have to guess what Richie is fibbing about down the pub. For example 'I had trials with Spurs' or 'I was a key member of the squald' are classics. I would like to hear some suggestions from other 'Richie the spelling nightmare' fans and how best to get the society established.
Richie from NZ at 20:12:15 Monday September 10 2001
my speling is crapp because I was a scool dodger ! I failed at scool and on the park. I was s*it at football even the cobblers got rid.
Anon at 19:57:5 Monday September 10 2001
I think Richie's speeling tends to be more accurate than the Chrons' match ratings.
anon at 19:48:50 Monday September 10 2001
I have heard that injuries and available players are as bad as ever at the moment. What with Evatt, Gabbiadini, Hunt, Hargreaves and Marsh all doubtful for tomorrow's game alongside the rest of the first team defence bar Hopey, Middlesboro' are gonna think we are taking the piss sending up our reserves/youth team!
Safraz Nowaz at 19:15:9 Monday September 10 2001
I once watched a cobblers game from the cricket pavillion in 1980.
I love the cobblers and although I am a famopus cricketer I still watch for the results. COME ON YOU SPURS !!
HELP FOR THICK RICHIE FROM NZ at 19:10:31 Monday September 10 2001
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z.
Richie fan from NZ at 19:3:53 Monday September 10 2001
My hero was Phil Chard. Me and him were rumourd to have a chanse to sine for Liverpool. We did not get to as the scout said we played football like men with no leggs. I was a little sad but I new I could perform for the cobblers. When I was asked to go the club said if wanted a testamonial i would have to have a inddor 5 a side at Weston favel coz I have no mates or repect from the stands.
Rodney at 19:1:16 Monday September 10 2001
I don't understand the Chron match ratings. Evatt is described as 'steady' = 6 and Hope 'a day he will want to forget' = 6!!
richie fan from NZ at 18:55:45 Monday September 10 2001
my speling is as bad as my football. When I played for the cobblers the manager said your so s*it why dont you go to New Zealand. I took his advise. I am now a taxi driver. I like telling people I was a profesional footballer but i do have to fib as my carrer was so so crap I have to bleech my cv.
Are you Gee in disguise? at 18:49:21 Monday September 10 2001
Where is Mr Gee and his army of side kicks ?
MR FACT at 18:47:45 Monday September 10 2001
That Richie from New Zealand writes, spells and talks with no ability.
Come on Richie it's time to get in touch with your ISP and tell them the game is up!! I suggest Richie a one way ticket to a junior school and start hitting those ABC books !!!!!
MR FACT at 18:45:17 Monday September 10 2001
NTFC@2view, there are some seats but I will have to sit next to people like you. I'd rather marry my uncle than sit next to your ilk (no offence)
Hotel Ender at 17:52:23 Monday September 10 2001
Whoops that's "The" Black Lion
Hotel Ender at 17:50:57 Monday September 10 2001
Apex at Then Black Lion
NTFC@2view at 17:36:14 Monday September 10 2001
Mr Fact. Last time I looked there were about 2000 seats vacant for you.
Anon at 17:25:1 Monday September 10 2001
Ritchie fan from New Zealand. I know it must be difficult to type when you're upside down mate, but you really have got to have a go at improving your spilling. Its crip. WILSON OUT WILSON OUT WILSON OUT
Paul S at 16:35:54 Monday September 10 2001
From BBC Web site....... Middlesbrough's Alen Boksic will not have recovered from a calf injury in time to take his place in the squad to face Northampton Town.
Ugo Ehiogu returns from suspension, while Carlos Marinelli is back from injury and 17-year-old left-back David Murphy could be handed a senior debut.
Second Division strugglers Northampton face the prospect of taking on the Premiership strugglers Middlesbrough without captain John Frain.
Frain sustained a groin injury after only 27 minutes of the 3-1 defeat at Colchester and is rated as extremely doubtful to face Steve McClaren's men.
James Hunt and Marco Gabbiadini both suffered dead legs in the loss, but manager Kevin Wilson is hopeful the duo will recover.
Goalkeeper Keith Welch and defensive trio Gerard Lavin, Ian Sampson and Daryl Burgess are all definitely ruled out.
Fluff at 16:32:54 Monday September 10 2001
Free at The Drill Hall and The Beatles at The ABC.
Drill Hall at 16:25:50 Monday September 10 2001
KC and his Sunshine Band
Gordon Strachan is on his way at 16:6:10 Monday September 10 2001
Just reported that Strachan is likely to be at Northampton with Wilson as his assistant
Too her horse at 15:56:40 Monday September 10 2001
Too her horse, she was saying goodbye to her horse... Hotel Enders we are still out there with own teeth and hair!!!
Racehorse at 15:55:32 Monday September 10 2001
Back room, Northern Sopul nights, Plough Hotel backroom on Sunday nights, Blisworth Hotel massive nights,,,
Regent Square at 15:54:47 Monday September 10 2001
Too many name changes, but great free buffets
Northern Soul at 15:54:14 Monday September 10 2001
Dog and Duck, Welli, Central Hall Kettering, Angel Hotel Northampton Sunday afternoons, then Shades or the Torch ..
Freewheelers, Kettering at 15:53:21 Monday September 10 2001
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Syanara Club at 15:52:52 Monday September 10 2001
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101 Club at 15:52:35 Monday September 10 2001
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Sturtridge Pavilion Disco at 15:52:13 Monday September 10 2001
The most scariest night when Kings Heath nutters turned upp to beat all disco divas!!
Opus 2 Bridge Street at 15:51:14 Monday September 10 2001
Early days an internal telephone on each table, if u fancied someone, and could see them in the dark, give em a ring and then pull
The Val Bonne Club Bridge Street at 15:50:21 Monday September 10 2001
Turning up with Shingles via a taxi, and having a great night after 10 pints and the free buffet
Big Bobs Disco Woolaston Nags Head at 15:49:31 Monday September 10 2001
1,000 pints and dancing to Linda Carrs High Wire and then missing the double decker back to Billing Acky as wew were all outside shagging in the pub gardens
Sywell Motel Disc0 - Sunday nights at 15:48:11 Monday September 10 2001
On the walk back to town `our' best friend was a phone box for a warm up on those cold Sunday nights, when we wore short sleeved shirts all year around...
The Fantasia, Kings Heath at 15:46:54 Monday September 10 2001
The Borough Council took a sample of the carpet away in 1974 and after analysis it was discovered to consist of 97% urine, happy days
Shades, Bridge Street at 15:45:53 Monday September 10 2001
Best night ever Junior Walker 1973
The Salon at 15:44:57 Monday September 10 2001
When it was pulled down for the Saints they found that all the old Victorian pipework was full of used Durexs, didnt we have some fun back in the 70s!!!
Spaceman at 15:35:29 Monday September 10 2001
Have to disagree with you Pattcobb. I thought McGregor did very well at right back which is where he often was to cover for the absent Marsh. This obviously meant that McGregor was unable to get forward as much as he should. If he hadn't dropped back though, we would have lost the game by a lot more.
I do agree that Gabbi looks very good this season and certainly a lot better than Forrester. However, I see him more as a play-maker than a 20 goals a season man.
Rufus at 14:16:59 Monday September 10 2001
Big Jim on CC2 has stated that Kevin Wilson is an FA grade three examiner so he might well have qualifications. Who knows? The danger with Hill and McGoldrick is that they too are untried and if we keep going down this road we'll be forever paying people off. I reckon we either stay as we are or seek out an experienced individual with a track record.
On Fire!! at 14:6:4 Monday September 10 2001
Ive pulled and then done the business for last 2 Fridays up Mollies which equaled the last 2 years, or maybe 5!! Fridays is the best night as although full its more relaxed with lots of Footie fans from the past up there, Saturday isnt so friendly but still one of the best nights in town and Mollies I think is being doubled in size, they look like they are knocking through to next door, and of course meet all the `real' Hells angels that sit quietly in the corner!!
Tomorrow at 14:1:45 Monday September 10 2001
Night out on a boat or barge at Midds. after the game!!! Funny feeling we will win, we normally do wwell in this cup then regulated!!!
PATTCOBB at 14:1:32 Monday September 10 2001
No i don't work in the St Andrews nuthouse i think you'll find that Mr Hill has far more coaching qualifications than our present manager.......
PATTCOBB at 13:59:53 Monday September 10 2001
Who is in the biggest crisis Middlesborough or Us? Don't expect a classic tomorrow night