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 County and Ipswich Town and also internationally for Northern Ireland.

Wilson had his most successful spell up front for Chelsea in the late 80’s-early 90’s linking up with club legend Kerry Dixon with the pair notching regularly at Stamford Bridge.

As Wilson’s career wound down his thoughts turned to coaching and he came on board with Ian Atkins, taking on the assistant manager role before taking the reins full-time after Atkins left the club.

Wilson breathed new life into a good side and spurred the Cobblers on to promotion in 2000 where a late run of wins saw the club go up on the English riviera at Torquay, a magic moment for all involved.

Kevin’s career was one of hard work, self belief, with a couple of regrets but one punctuated by real quality.