Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn about the passing of former player Tony Haskins. 

Tony Haskins came from a sporting family, his father was well-known locally as a boxer.

Tony spent several seasons at the County ground firstly as an amateur then turning professional in late 1959.

With so many quality fullbacks on the books at the time, Tony found it hard to break into the first team but did have several games with the first X1.

He firstly joined Cheltenham Town and then Kings Lynn which he captained for many seasons in the Southern League.

On quitting the game Tony worked on the inspection control for British Timken, a job he held until his retirement. He also played for and managed Timken’s football team as well as the cricket side.

Another link with Northampton Town was that in the mid-1950’s Tony’s father bought the Victory Café in the Emporium arcade from Dave Bowen.

A sad day for myself as there are many links to the Cobblers all over my family including Tony, being my great uncle. Tony sadly passed away after a short illness. 

We send our condolences to Tony’s family and friends.