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Bootroom Special: John-Joe O’Toole

Pleasure to be joined by a player who really needs no introduction, the luscious locked Cobblers midfielder with the caravanning habit-John-Joe O’Toole. John-Joe was a key figure in the NTFC…

My Cobblers Story – James Bland

My introduction to Northampton Town was perhaps a little irregular. My dad wasn’t really a football fan and my mum, hailing from Southend, obviously supported West Ham! This meant opportunities…

WHAT A LOAD OF COBBLERS PODCAST: Bootroom Special podcast: Ian Clarkson

WALOC is joined by legendary ex-Cobblers right-back Ian Clarkson who played an integral role in driving Cobblers to two Wembley playoff finals in the late 1990’s. Clarkson talks us through…

What A Load Of Cobblers Podcast- Bootroom Special: Ryan Gilligan

A bootroom special with former Cobblers midfielder Ryan Gilligan who performed ably for Northampton Town over a 7 year period, playing under nearly as many managers. Ryan talks about joining…

My Cobblers XI: Tom Cliffe chooses his best Northampton Town Side.

I asked Tom when he became a Cobblers fan and can he remember his first game Tom said. My first season was the glorious 1986/1987 season, when my Dad took…

When mangers are approached.

Northampton Town’s first-ever manager Herbert Chapman was approached not long after leading the club to the Southern League championship and before the word ‘approach’ was used in football. Second division…

#CobblersClassics – Northwich

Missed the #CobblersClassics matchday? Don’t worry catch up here: #CobblersClassics NVFC – Curated tweets by CobblersPast

#CobblersClassics – Northampton 👞3 Northwich 🔵 2

Northwich Victoria, runaway leaders of Evo-Stik First Division North, were the opponents for Northampton Town at an extremely blustery Sixfields in the second round of the 2015/16 Emirates FA Cup.…

My Cobblers XI: Tom Reed chooses his best Northampton Town Side.

I asked Tom when he became a Cobblers fan and can he remember his first game Tom said, The Cobblers bug bit me in around 1991. I can’t remember my…

#OnThisDay – May 14 – We’re going to Wembley!

14th May 1997 Playoff Semi-Final Sixfields Att; 7,302 Reff: U. Rennie Northampton Woodman, Clarkson, Frain, Sampson, Warburton, Rennie, Parrish, Grayson (Gibb), Gayle (Peer), White (Lee), Hunter Goal Scorers ( Sampson…

Ex-Manager – JOHN GORMAN

John spent two seasons with Celtic but only played in one Scottish League cup match. He was later part of the Carlisle side that won promotion to the first division…

👞Looking Back- Champions 85/86 – Part Five

To keep you entertained during these times I’m going to be taking you down memory lane and having look back at the 1986/87 championship winning season. November 8 – Northampton…

The comeback to end all comebacks – Northampton Town 3-0 Bristol Rovers

Our semi-final opponents were Bristol Rovers managed by Ian Holloway in his first top job as a player-manager. The first leg at the Memorial Stadium saw the Cobblers fall 3-0…

QUIZ: Can you name the Northampton Town managers?

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👞Looking Back- Champions 85/86 – Part Four

To keep you entertained during these times I’m going to be taking you down memory lane and having look back at the 1986/87 championship winning season. October 25 – Northampton…

What A Load Of Cobblers – Manager Special: Kevin Wilson

We’re joined for a manager special podcast by former Cobblers boss Kevin Wilson. Kevin forged a successful career as a forward, playing for clubs with real heritage such as Derby…

Tommy Fowler – FROM PRESCOT TO ROSS ON WYE – VIA FRANCE

Tommy wanted to join the Navy. It was his father who pointed out that his football would be restricted if he was to serve most of his time on board…

What A Load Of Cobblers : Bootroom Special – Roy Hunter

Tom Reed from ' What a load of Cobblers' Interviewed Ex-Cobbler Roy Hunter and he talks about the Wembley highs and injury lows and for the first time about the…

ON THIS DAY – Oldham 2 Northampton 5

On the 4 May 2019, The Cobblers last game of the League Two season. The youthful Cobblers swept Oldham Northampton ended the season in style as they came from behind…

Alec Carson – 1942 – 2020

“Everyone at Northampton Town was deeply saddened to receive news that former player Alec Carson had passed away aged 77. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends…

👞Looking Back – Champions 85/86- FA Cup Special

To keep you entertained during these times I’m going to be taking you down memory lane and having look back at the 1986/87 championship-winning season. FA CUP SPECIAL. HOPES of…