On the 3rd of May 2009, the Cobblers top appearance maker passed away .

Tommy may never have played for Northampton Town had he not been wounded on active service in France. Tommy was on the books of Everton, and had played alongside Joe Mercer and Tommy Lawton in some war time games and had scored on his debut – a 9-0 win over Bury. While serving in France he was shot by a sniper and while recovering in Bedford, Tommy met Jack Jennings who invited him to join Northampton. He stayed 16 years and settled in the town, making 585 appearances for the club. Tommy is the club’s top appearance maker. He finished his career with 2 seasons at Aldershot. He sadly passed away in May 2009.

View Tommy’s playing record here.