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26.10.2000
WILSON'S MESSAGE TO FANS
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Kevin Wilson has today issued a call for Cobblers fans to fill Sixfields on Saturday afternoon
when the Town take on Rotherham. Defender Sampson has backed the call:"I’d like to appeal to everyone reading this with the interests of Northampton Town at heart to get down to Sixfields on Saturday to support the team. The support we have had from the fans who have turned out this season has been fantastic but one thing that has been disappointing is that our last few home crowds have been around the 5,500 mark. We are playing some open, attractive, exciting football and winning matches yet the last time we were in Division 2 we were struggling to score goals and win games but the average gate was over 6,000. The bottom line is that with the results we have been getting and the performances we have been turning in we had hoped to be getting regular 6,000+ gates at Sixfields. Please come down and support us on Saturday, and bring a friend or a relative to help boost the numbers." |
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23.10.2000
CAMBRIDGE UTD V NTFC
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Cambridge United have this morning confirmed that the ALL TICKET restriction placed on away supporters for the above match has been lifted.
Around 900 tickets will be available for Cobblers fans to purchase on arrival at the Abbey Stadium.
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17.09.2000
CHANCE TO APPEAR ON THE BOX
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News
direct from the club: "Northampton Town Football Club are
offering all supporters the chance to become a TV star next
week! Nationwide Building Society, the main sponsor of both
Northampton Town and the England national team, are at Sixfields
next Monday and Tuesday (18th and 19th) filming a whole host
of new TV advertisements, to be played at the beginning and
end of all ad breaks on ITV and Sky Sports coverage of Nationwide
League matches and England internationals. Filming takes place
at Sixfields all day on Monday and Tuesday and anyone who would
like to be part of a crowd scene is welcome to attend although
we would ask all supporters to bear in mind that only limited
numbers can be included and there could be long periods of waiting
around. We would emphasise that attendance is at supporters
own risk and they may be turned away if excessive numbers are
on site but with this in mind supporters who want to take part
or just to watch the filming are welcome to attend, especially
wearing their Cobblers shirts!" |
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07.09.2000
WILSON HAPPY WITH FULHAM PERFORMANCE
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Cobblers
manager Kevin Wilson yesterday praised his side for their effort
and commitment in the Worthington Cup Round 1 defeat at Fulham
on Tuesday. "I could not have asked for any more. The performance
at Fulham was a lot better than at Wycombe or Bury. We showed
more passion and more desire. A couple of critical decisions
went against us but I don't want to go in to that. Ian Sampson
and David Savage both came through Ok last night after injury
and I am hopeful that John Frain and Chris Hargreaves might
be back for Saturday. Richard Hope might be out for a while
longer but I am proud of my players performance at Fulham. The
Worthington Cup's gone now but we will be looking for 3 points
at Luton."
Wilson has also denied ceefax reports that the club have
signed Southampton defender Richard Dryden on a month's loan.
"These reports are simply not true. If and when any deal is
done, there will be an announcement by the club in the usual
way."
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06.09.2000
FULHAM 4-1 NORTHAMPTON TOWN
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The
Cobblers were last night outclassed by a strong Fulham side
despite taking an early 1 goal lead in the sixth minute. Ian
Sampson put a confident Northampton Town side up with his goal
only to see it cancelled out on 45 minutes when Fulham's Davis
scored. Goals from Fernandes (56) and Saha (71,90) saw any chances
of a win for the Division 2 side vanish. |
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11.08.2000
RESERVE MATCHES RE-OPENED
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After
many discussions, NTFC are glad to annouce that the reserve
team matches next season WILL NOT be played behind closed doors.
This follows their decision not to allow supporters into reserve
team matches, blaming 'huge losses' last season. The club have
overturned the decision, stating: "...we would like to assure
supporters that we do listen to their views and try and act
on them whenever possible. We would like to thank everyone who
got in touch with the club to let us know their opinion on this
matter." |
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07.08.2000
RESERVE MATCH DETAILS
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All
home reserve team matches at Sixfields this season will be played
behind closed doors, it was revealed today. The reason given
by the club is that it 'could not continue to operate reserve
team football in front of crowds at Sixfields while running
up large losses'. The season ticket advertises free admision
for PUBLIC home reserve matches and this will still be the case.
The loss made by
The Cobblers last season ran into 5 figures - if that money
can be saved this season, the club have stated that it will
be put towards strengthening the squad.
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02.08.2000
NORTHAMPTON TOWN 1-2 WATFORD
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A
crowd of 3,166 saw travelling Watford beat the Cobblers 2-1
tonight. Dominic Foley headed Graham Taylor’s side in front
on 10 minutes. Six minutes later the Cobblers had appeals for
a penalty turned down after Forrester was seemingly fouled in
the box. A free kick was given which John Frain took, providing
the perfect ball for Sampson to nod back across the goal to
Forrester who took the oportunity and made it 1-1. However,
the homeside failed to capitalise and on 64 minutes Nordin Wooter
turned in Peter Kennedy's shot to put Watford in front. Wilson:
"It might have been a defeat, but there were plenty of positives.
We created lots of chances and looked fairly strong. It’s August
12th that counts and with just one more friendly to go, we can’t
wait to get going." REVIEW |
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01.08.2000
DOBSON RELEASED
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Left-sided
central defender Tony Dobson was yesterday released by the club.
The ex-West Brom player joined the Cobblers in September 1998
and has been fully involved in pre-season training. However,
his battle to get fit left Wilson with no option. "It's a difficult
situation but I would like to wish Tony all the best," said
Wilson. "I'd like to thank him for his efforts and hope he finds
a new club very soon." |
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25.07.2000
KEEPER SOLLITT SIGNS
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The
Cobblers have signed Kettering Town goalkeeper Adam Sollitt
on a two year contract for £30,000. The 23 year old was tracked
by a number of clubs last season and spent a period on trial
at Leicester City. Sollitt said of the move: "Northampton is
now a massive club. They’ve just been promoted and it’s definitely
a step in the right direction for me. I am looking forward to
working with the likes of Nigel Spink and Keith Welch, and can’t
wait to get started." Fourth summer signing Sollitt will wear
the number 15 shirt next season. |
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24.07.2000
WORTHINGTON CUP DRAW - FULL LISTING
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Barnet v Wycombe
Bolton v Macclesfield
Brighton v Millwall
Bristol City v Brentford
Burnley v Hartlepool
Cambridgev Portsmouth
Colchester v QPR
Crewe v Bury
Crystal Palace v
Cardiff
Darlington v Nottingham
Forest
Gillingham v Torquay
Grimsby v Carlisle
Hull v Notts County
Leyton Orient v
Reading
Luton v Peterborough
Norwich v Bournemouth
Mansfield v Wrexham
Oldham v Huddersfield
Plymouth v Bristol
Rovers
Port Vale v Chesterfield
Rochdale v Blackburn
Rotherham v Barnsley
Sheff United v Lincoln
Shrewsbury v Preston
Southend v Birmingham
Stockport v Blackpool
Swansea v West Brom
Swindon v Exeter
Tranmere v Halifax
Watford v Cheltenham
Walsall v Kidderminster
Wigan v Scunthorpe
Wolves v Oxford
York v Stoke
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24.07.2000
WORTHINGTON CUP DRAW
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The
Cobblers have been drawn against Fulham in next season's Worthington
Cup. August 21 sees the Cottagers travelling to Sixfields for
the first round and two weeks later Craven Cottage is the destination
for the Town. Wilson: "It's an interesting draw for us. It will
be a difficult match and we're under no illusions about the
size of the task we face. It would be nice to enjoy a cup run
this season and we'll give it our best shot." See above for
the full draw. |
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30.06.2000
SPECULATION OVER NEW BOARD MEMBER
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With
NTFC splashing out their biggest ever fee on Jamie Forrester
this week and rumours flying around regarding Gabbiadini's wage
packet, the topic of conversation among Town fans has naturally
turned to the question 'where has this money come from?'. Max
Griggs' son is one name doing the rounds, but as yet the club
have gone quiet on the matter. Expect more news soon. |
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30.06.2000
FAG TOPS 1000 VISITORS
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The
Fields are Green has today topped 1000 visitors since it went
live at the end of May. Thanks to all contributors to the message
board and the IRC chat. This site is still very much under construction
so expect lots more features to appear as the new season approaches. |
27.06.2000
EXCLUSIVE - NEW SIGNINGS!
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The
club have just announced three new signings. They include a
club record fee of £150,000 for Jamie Forrester from FC Utrecht.
Marco Gabbiadini has silenced the speculation over his move
and joined The Cobblers from Darlington under the Bosman ruling.
Another Bosman-signing is midfielder Chris Hargreaves from Plymouth
Argyle. Quotes from all three players, Wilson and Barry Stonhill
are expected this evening. |
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25.06.2000
RESULTS PAGE UPDATED
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Work
on the Results/fixtures page is complete. Any results or fixture
list changes will be posted there from now on. |
21.06.2000
FIXTURES RELEASED TOMORROW
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NTFC
release next season's fixtures tomorrow morning. Check here
for the full list. |
14.06.2000
ENCOURAGING YOUNGSTERS
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The
future is looking bright for The Cobblers with news that the
under 10 team has just returned from a tour of Germany where
they beat teams from countries including Holland and Spain to
finish first. Posh, on the other hand, could only manage 9th.
No laughing at the back there... Paul Curtis said of the youth
development:"We have measured ourselves against some quality
opposition at the end of the season and we have proved with
our results that we are well placed with the Development of
our youngsters. We are looking to recruit on the coaching side
through the FA Journal Magazine to attract UEFA qualified coaches."
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11.06.2000
SEASON TICKET DEADLINE
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There
is only one week left of discounted season tickets and the club
are urging anyone who is planning on buying one to order now.
Nearly 2000 tickets have been sold in 3 weeks. |
10.06.2000
NEW SIGNING RUMOURS CONTINUE
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Wilson
is confident of making a signing before he sets off on holiday
next week. Rumours over the possible transfers of Jamie Forrester,
Daryl Clare and Gabbiadini are rife. Wilson: "Discussions are
ongoing with Utrecht about Jamie Forrester who did very well
when on loan here last season while we have also spoken to Marco
Gabbiadini. He is currently away on holiday and he has said
he will make a decision on his return at the end of June. I
would anticipate any decisions on players to be made nearer
the time that we return to training on July 5th, but supporters
should know that we are working hard to improve the squad in
time for the start of next season." |
