Jefferson Lake’s Cobblers v Cheltenham preview: Boothroyd spoilt for choice
Aidy Boothroyd’s planning for the play-offs has been more or less perfect but the Cobblers boss is still expecting the unexpected.Meticulous preparation has been undertaken at Sixfields. Kelvin...
View ArticleCarlisle believes Bayo can still hold key to Cobblers play-off glory
Clarke Carlisle has revealed Adebayo Akinfenwa told him he was ‘back’ after the win over Barnet last weekend.And the centre-back feels Town’s talismanic hitman could now hold the key to conquering...
View ArticleCount to be broadcast online
After voters go to the polls across the district today (Thursday), the Northamptonshire County Council count will be broadcast online.Electors will be casting their votes fortheir county councillors....
View ArticleTickets still available to Cobblers fans for play-off semi-final
Tickets are still available for Cobblers fans for tonight’s npower League Two play-off semi-final first-leg against Cheltenham Town.Around 500 tickets have yet to be sold for Sixfields...
View ArticleTozer says Northampton Town are in relaxed mood ahead of play-off showdown
Ben Tozer says the Cobblers are ‘relaxed’ and better mentally prepared than any of their rivals for the play-off challenge ahead.The former Swindon Town man says the Cobblers will go into their...
View ArticleDaventry actress’ new film premieres at Cannes
AN ACTRESS who grew up in Daventry is starring in a new film which will premiere at the Cannes Film FestivalNicola McAdam, is appearing in the romantic comedy film I know What I’m Doing later this...
View ArticleO’Donovan believes he’s now showing his true colours for Northampton Town
As someone who has recently acquired a very useful knack of scoring important goals, it is no surprise to hear Roy O’Donovan talking about himself as a player who has now found his feet.Life in...
View ArticleGrayson sitting on the fence as Cobblers and Robins square up
Former Cobblers and Cheltenham favourite Neil Grayson admits he is gutted the two teams will be meeting in the play-offs.In what is perhaps the ultimate case of mixed emotions, Grayson says he will be...
View ArticleMallinder: Wood must not dwell on Lions omission
Saints boss Jim Mallinder has urged Tom Wood not to dwell on his Lions omission.Wood missed out on a place in Warren Gatland’s 37-man squad for this summer’s tour of Australia.It was a blow for the...
View ArticleMotorcyclist injured in crash that has closed A5 near Towcester
Police have closed the A5 north of Towcester after an accident involving a car and a motorbike.The accident happened near the turnoff for Foster’s Booth Road, Pattishall, at about 7.40am on Friday.The...
View ArticleTories win both seats in Daventry District Council by-election
The Conservatives have won both seats in the by-elections held by Daventry District Council.In the Welford ward, Luke Major won with 824 votes against Katharine Wicksteed from the Green Party with 242...
View ArticleCheltenham boss Yates relieved as Robins escape with 1-0 defeat to Cobblers
Cheltenham manager Mark Yates declared himself ‘one of the happiest men inside Sixfields’ after seeing his side escape with a 1-0 defeat against the Cobblers in the first leg of the npower League Two...
View ArticleJefferson Lake’s Cobblers v Cheltenham view and player ratings: It’s...
The Cobblers got their noses in front in the play-off race on Thursday night but they really should have got at least the first few toes of one foot in the Wembley door.They deserved to beat...
View ArticleTom Vickers’ Harlequins v Saints preview: Catch 22 for Mallinder’s men
Saints will be in something of a catch-22 situation when they head to The Stoop to take on Harlequins on Saturday afternoon.Win, and the likelihood is they will be heading to Leicester in the...
View ArticleNorthampton boss Boothroyd content with slender advantage over Robins
Cobblers boss Aidy Boothroyd admits he would have accepted a 1-0 victory in the first leg of the play-off semi-final against Cheltenham.Town head to Whaddon Road for the second leg on Sunday with a...
View ArticleSaints Flanker Clark on overcoming the Premiership’s top three
Calum Clark took a step back and puffed out his cheeks in exasperation as the subject of taking on a top three side surfaced once again.It’s a question that has been asked of Clark and his team-mates...
View Article‘Lots’ of good reasons to support Jago
A number of traders in the town have donated auction lots in the second Gusher event to raise funds for two-year-old Jago Worrall.They can be bid on at an art and wine tasting evening which is being...
View ArticlePunk band hits Woodford
A DAVENTRY band will be performing live at a football club at the weekend in an event designed to appeal for the whole family.The four-piece band So’77 will perform at Woodford United Football Club...
View ArticleMallinder names strong Saints line-up for final-day clash at Quins
Saints have named a near full-strength team for their final Aviva Premiership match of the season at Harlequins on Saturday.Jim Mallinder’s men are currently fourth and have already qualified for the...
View ArticleGoal star O’Donovan delighted, but is keeping his feet on the ground
Goalscorer Roy O’Donovan feels the Cobblers were well worth their 1-0 win over Cheltenham Town in the npower League Two play-off sem-final first-leg at Sixfields on Thursday night.The Irishman notched...
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