The month of July saw the aftermath of the play off final. On the 2nd of July our Retained list was announced. Which saw 14 players leave the club. Including David Cornell and Andy Williams.
There was some good news that came as Manager Keith Curle signed a new 2 year contract on the 6th July.
✍️ Keith Curle has signed a new 2 year contract as Northampton Town manager: https://t.co/BJOnSP0E76
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) July 6, 2020
The new contracts kept coming as on July 10th July Micael Harriman signed a new 2 year contract. Along with all the back room staff Colin West, Goalkeeping Coach Dan Watson and Chief Scout Simon Tracey. Later on in the week Sam Hoskins also signed a new 2 year contract.
📸The family of Frank Large have taken his play off cut out on a little tour this week! They visited some of his former homes, some graffiti he was responsible for (showing his romantic side, Frank loves Aileen!), Frank Large Way and more! #shoearmy 👞 #ProudToBe @CobblersPast pic.twitter.com/ULAWUnJdoW
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) July 17, 2020
On July 19th the end of season awards was revealed.
The Grosvenor Casino Player of the Season – Charlie Goode
The Intercounty Academy Player of the Season – Haydn Price
The Grange Mortgages Ladies Player of the Season – Sara Wait
The Cube Disability Player of the Season – Daniel Chamberlin
The Sixfields Travel Club Away Player of the Season – Charlie Goode
The T3 Signs Goal of the Season – Chris Lines v Morecambe
©️ Our @GCNorthampton Player of the Season! 🏆
Dominant in both boxes, @Charlieegoode 💪 pic.twitter.com/e0HmECRRIj
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) July 19, 2020
On 26th July the new 20/21 away kit was revealed.
Introducing our new bespoke @hummel1923 away kit for the 2020/21 campaign! 🤩
🔜 Pre-order from August 3rd via https://t.co/L279yYnAdk pic.twitter.com/5i9lNqeC2b
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) July 26, 2020
And also the following day Keith Curle made his first addition of the summer, Christopher Missilou
✍️ Welcome to our first new signing of the summer, midfielder Christopher Missilou.
Bienvenue, Christopher! 👋 pic.twitter.com/3OnDN6zWlS
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) July 27, 2020
August the first saw our brand new 2020/21 home kit launched.
🤩 Introducing our new bespoke @hummel1923 home kit for the 2020/21 campaign. 💫
🔜 Available to pre-order from tomorrow (Monday 3rd August) via https://t.co/L279yY5YOK! pic.twitter.com/i3futY2uVZ
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) August 2, 2020
This month also saw the Cobblers loose another ex-cobbler Garry Knibbs.
Remembering former player Gary Knibbs who sadly passed away recently. We send our deepest condolences to all who knew Gary. pic.twitter.com/HL7hwClMZl
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) August 4, 2020
August also saw the Cobblers welcome Johnathan Mitchell on loan from Derby.
Keith also secured the signing of Joseph Mills
3️⃣ new signings so far this summer, and just 3️⃣ days left to secure your season ticket at the best price for our Sky Bet League One campaign!
🎟 https://t.co/cAxNypE0dh pic.twitter.com/2CUslFTrLa
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) August 12, 2020
The next newly at the Cobblers was central defender Fraser Horsfall.
It was also confirmed that the Cobblers would host Cardiff City In the first round of the Cararbo Cup.
🏆 Confirmation that we’ll host Cardiff City in Round One of the @Carabao_Cup 👊 pic.twitter.com/ogM1bwr0bB
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) August 18, 2020
On the 19th of August Captin Charlie Goode left the club for an Undisclosed fee.
Good luck to you @Charlieegoode it was a pleasure. As we say here #OnceACobblerAlwaysACobbler pic.twitter.com/wQ91Z7AR6l
— Cobblers Past 👞 (@CobblersPast) August 19, 2020
Two more additions were to follow
🤩 Enjoy your weekend, Cobblers fans! #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/FV6gAj5hg9
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) August 21, 2020