Cobblers comments

Cobblers Comments
September 2002

No1 Cobbler at 23:29:40 Monday September 30 2002
SPOTTED!!!!!!!!!! at 17:36:57 Sunday September 29 2002. That is nothing as I saw Harsley coming out of the bookies opposite the fishmarket the morning before the Huddersfield game, he walked out and nearly walked into me as I was passing the bookies at the time. He was even wearing his Cobblers training kit

Anon at 23:26:3 Monday September 30 2002
Have spotted the Cobblers centenary game programme against Leicester if anyone is interested on EBAY

Bloke with a twitch at 23:25:49 Monday September 30 2002
Although it's sad that Gabbs might leave, it makes me wonder, if the clubs financial plight is so bad, how come the whole squad hasn't been transfer listed? I reckon we're not getting the full story.

Bazza at 22:18:13 Monday September 30 2002
OOPPPS! sorry!

Bazza at 22:17:13 Monday September 30 2002
I think Marco is one of those players who has to have the team fit around him rather than the he adapt to the team. Perhaps we have changed our style to one which more suits Gabbi. I thought Rickers was a bit average and that Curruthers looks better in midfield, although I don't think Trolloppe and Hargreaves gave him many options forcing him to long ball it up to One. Trolloppe looks dangerous when he gets forward; penalty, goal and a couple of other chances. Asa's run and cross for the goal were amazing! Why don't we come out quicker from defensive positions?

Glenn at 21:8:49 Monday September 30 2002
Gabbiadini's upturn in form is, I think, due to a more balanced side playing some football rather than lumping it up and relying on him to win the ball. Trollope's solidness (mostly) at the back has allowed Harsley to attack (don't remember Hunter or Hunt taking midfielders and defenders on), One, albeit slow and lacking quality in the air, has superb touch and control, and Gill who gets forward so well and is the best crosser of the ball we have seen for a long time (Why can't he take the corners rather than Trollope's slow wafted centres?) have played to his strengths. If/when the two loan players just mentioned go back to their respective teams we will lose a few options. He's played well (and we've always known that he can be a great player), but we shouldn't be thinking it's a one-man show.

KettCobb at 20:43:52 Monday September 30 2002
The club say at the moment they expect Gabbi to be in the squad for the Plymouth game,and they believe the transfer isnt as near as teletext reports suggest! They also say Stamp should play in the reserves against Cambridge next week!

Ted at 20:28:51 Monday September 30 2002
Good point Andy.It's only because Gabby has been scoring the goals, that anyone is taking any notice of him.It seems that you can`t have it both ways with a club like ours.You're either stuck with mediocre players,or have to sell the good ones.

Anon at 19:54:34 Monday September 30 2002
Well done 'The Turnpike' Thanks.

andy at 19:51:18 Monday September 30 2002
acw right, except maybe it should be - becuase he clicks

A Childs View at 19:31:4 Monday September 30 2002
Bugger - I don't want him to go, he's been brilliant this season but the books must be balanced - that's the only priority this season, staying in existence. Bloody typical though, he's nothing better than ok for 2 seasons and then, when he clicks, we look like losing him - just our bloody luck!

NTFC@2view at 19:10:36 Monday September 30 2002
"...it makes sense to let him go really doesnt it?" Yep - and if you're a bit tall for the doorway, cut your feet off. Obvious!

KettCobb at 15:33:58 Monday September 30 2002
Couldn't agree more with many of your points but the problem is we need money and we need to reduce our wage bill etc And with Gabbi being highest earner it makes sense to let him go really doesnt it? I think the harsh truth that we are really in trouble is now hitting home. I doubt very much if we will keep One,i dont see why we should really,so it seems as if we are going to have to make do with Asamoah,Forrester and Morrison,maybe McGregor could play a more attacking role! lol! It will be sad to see Gabbi go as he has been our best player this season but unfortunatly it will probably have to be done eh. He hasn't actually gone yet,i've asked the club twice on the official msg board and they have ignored my question with regards to his transfer.

United Front at 15:27:23 Monday September 30 2002
The bad news of course is that he is the only player who has looked even remotely likely to score/create goals this season. Without Gabbas we will be left with an overweight, unfit, proven troublemaker, a totally out of form player, soon to be departing on a bosman free, and two strikers that are red raw at this level. Unfortunately, the only highlights of this season have been provided by Gabbiadini, so how are we going to attract/keep supporters when our best player is set to leave? Also, how does the club stand regarding the fact that presumably Gabbas hasn't asked for a transfer, therefore isn't he contractually entitled to extra payment? Maybe it is this that is holding the deal up.

KettCobb at 15:16:27 Monday September 30 2002
What happend to this board? And how come its suddenly back! Not that im complaining of course! I think Gabbi is on his way to Darlo,but its probably a good thing that he is going,at least it saves us money! If it was a case of Marco or Club,you'd choose Club everytime.

Anon at 13:39:35 Monday September 30 2002
Think it's more to do with getting out of the car park!

Macc Cobblers at 13:18:24 Monday September 30 2002
I think that it was an illusion with Trollope - though he did take his goal well ! I personally think that he has been a huge disappointment so far - but I see that he has been called up by Wales again, so he must have some "hidden" talents. Re the fans who go before the end of the match - why?

Nat at 13:14:38 Monday September 30 2002
Friday the first of November, the Turnpike Beefeater are holding a claret and white day, we are giving 25% off all restaurant meals all day and suggesting that the money our customers save they make a voluntary donation into our Cobblers SOS collection bucket. I do believe the Trust are getting hold of some donation boxes to be placed in pubs and other social outlets, if this is the case the Turnpike would like to be a part of it!

jacks at 13:13:43 Monday September 30 2002
teletext says that Gabbi looks like he's practically on his way to Darlo!!! Just a matter of crossing the t's and dotting the i's I expect :)

George Bucks No1 cobbler at 13:11:39 Monday September 30 2002
1 other thing - DO YOU GO TO TESCO TO WATCH FOOTBALL? NO. SO WHY MISS UPTO 10 MINS OF THE MATCH BUYING A FRIGGING PIE???? If you wanna buy a pie - feck off to the supermarket, wanna watch football - come to the cobblers. Its not you who misses the match its the whole row who have to stand up, watch where there going and also miss the game.

George Bucks No1 Cobbler at 13:9:12 Monday September 30 2002
A good result on saturday, but I feel a poor performance. One was very poor in the second half and should have been brought off before he did - I like the guy and gives us something extra - but the effort wasnt there. I was excited to see rickers play after he impressive game against huddersfiled, but he dissappointed - and I actually think macca looks better in that position. Although Rickers could be a good right back. Was it me or was Trollope improving? A few forward runs and a goal - well done lad. Derek deserves 30 mins in virtually every game - much more effort than jamie. Finally Wont tell where I sat on saturday, but some guy in front of me used his mobile phone for txt messgaing throughout the game - ARGGGGGGG

NTFC@2view at 11:14:23 Monday September 30 2002
Re the gesture. "Ahhh bless!" Rivals seems to have disappeared now!

NTFC@2view at 8:19:6 Monday September 30 2002
Have you made sure that, whatever caused it to be closed down, can't happen again?

F.A.O. Hotel Ender at 8:0:21 Monday September 30 2002
Im not certain what gesture was made but there definately was one and the ref had a word with One on this point.

Hotel Ender at 7:45:25 Monday September 30 2002
Just been looking at a Mansfield messageboard - they are complaining about a gesture made by One when they were shouting "cheat" at him, they don't elaborate on what the gesture was - anyone on this board know anything about it?

DavCobbler at 21:28:15 Sunday September 29 2002
Well done Ray, thank you.

SPOTTED!!!!!!!!!! at 17:36:57 Sunday September 29 2002
PAUL HARSLEY >>>>> Out on the streets of Northampton Town Centre last night with some mates. First seen coming out of 'Yates' where on spotting him i shouted "Harsley!!!!" at him... (Mainly due to the fact i couldnt remember his first name at the time because of my over-consumption of alcohol thru-out the day!) To this he turned around, gave me a funny look and i said "Yeah.... I know who you are!!!!" failing to actually mention that i was a Cobblers fan! I must say though, cant say i was overly impressed with the 'funny look' he gave me!! I mean, you'd think Cobblers players would be grateful to be spotted out in public!!! LOL!!!!

BR at 12:57:17 Sunday September 29 2002
Well done Ray. Hey! We should have a welcome home party!

6FIELDS STRANGLER at 11:52:20 Sunday September 29 2002
Good to see this message board back, still don't know why it had to be shut down though? Handy 3 points yesterday, 9 points off top spot, sounds good.

Ray at 11:48:8 Sunday September 29 2002
Yes - we're back

x at 11:27:29 Sunday September 29 2002
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MK Cobbler at 21:24:48 Friday September 27 2002
Team tommorrow: Harper, Gill, Burgess, Sammo, Carruthers, Rickers, Trollope, Harsley, Hargreaves, One, Gabbiadini

Anon at 20:45:55 Friday September 27 2002
New terrace chant for tomorrow "One mystery buisnessman, there's only one mystery buisnessman"

KettCobb at 20:14:7 Friday September 27 2002
What is the world coming to.

Nippon Cobbler at 17:40:57 Friday September 27 2002
KettCobb. Get stuffed. We`re gonna win all of `em. Get stuffed again.

NTFC@2view at 17:25:40 Friday September 27 2002
Anyone who misses a cast iron cert should have to pay the £1000 themselves.

KettCobb at 16:28:37 Friday September 27 2002
Well done to that Businessman i just know we will score zero in the nxt 3 home games now!

bloody maddness of not at 16:3:56 Friday September 27 2002
colouration of a nation means distruction of a juction,you know my views on this matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LH at 15:21:2 Friday September 27 2002
The next three home . A great gesture . Hope players respond the right way & fill the old onion bag !

Anon at 13:54:17 Friday September 27 2002
Is it the next 3 home games, or the next 3 home & away?

Anon at 12:33:37 Friday September 27 2002
well done the mystery man who is pledging £1000 a goal we score for the next 3 games. he must have watched us vs swindon. WE NOW HAVE TO SCORE 10 OR MORE IN NEXT 3 GAMES!!!!!

Anon at 12:17:29 Friday September 27 2002
well LBC you thick fool, there has been a message on the offal shite for many days now saying that the board will be down from wednesday to saturday. Understand?

is there anybody out there? at 12:10:48 Friday September 27 2002
the messageboard has gone and taken everyone with it...... has nobody got anything to say?... not even you ntfc?...Ted?...

leighton at 11:7:9 Friday September 27 2002
Yes I notice that the messageboard has gone as well, What's happen to it then?

The Bad Joke Society at 23:0:16 Thursday September 26 2002
What's the difference between a woman from Peterborough & a walrus? One's got a moustache & smells of fish & the other lives in the sea.

messageboard at 21:42:17 Thursday September 26 2002
does anyone know what has happened to the messageboard on the official site, it seems to have disappeared? Is it part of this maintenance thing or has it been silenced?

nsb at 21:0:25 Thursday September 26 2002
hello peeps, just got back from my hols, i see not a lot has changed since i left! still in the shit as far as money goes, one good match one week then piss poor the next, well heres hoping for a good game against mansfield.....

Gabbis Old news at 20:48:3 Thursday September 26 2002
Darlo came in for him day before his hattrick against Colchester, they wanted him as player manager then, then it all went quiet

NTFC@2view at 20:16:42 Thursday September 26 2002
It all went tits up as soon as we had any ambition above bottom Div 3. (But Atkins did waste a hell of a lot of money.)

KettCobb at 19:38:25 Thursday September 26 2002
Oo yeh forgot CC,yep ur right he is an excellent prospect and i would play him instead of Spedding. The Marco situation,i know we will let him go for free,i just used the term "sell" loosely.

Rob Dunkley at 18:53:28 Thursday September 26 2002
It all went tits up as soon as Atkins had some money to spend. He must have signed about 6 centre halves each with obviously dodgy bodies being their awfulluck with injury. Atko may have brought some good times but he was no saint!

NTFC@2view at 18:50:52 Thursday September 26 2002
9224. What do you drink? If it's injected, though, stuff it!

9224 at 18:43:52 Thursday September 26 2002
Bring Back Barry Ward - his departure was when it all started to go tits up - we've underperformed ever since Wembley '98, even when we got promoted we should have pissed that league

Sell Him? at 18:26:27 Thursday September 26 2002
Kett Cobb football just ain't like that any more if Marco gets a better offer then the Cobblers would have to let him go anyway, after all whats the point of keeping a player for the rest of the season when you have just told him he can kiss goodbye to a better deal from another club? No if Marco goes then it will be for nothing more than to relieve the wage bill, a transfer fee won't come into it.

STALKA at 18:12:28 Thursday September 26 2002
Just a couple of hours left on the auction for the Photo of Jim Halls equalising goal at Arsenal .Bidding is now up to £35.00.Thank You. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1862122221

Rob Dunkley at 18:8:2 Thursday September 26 2002
KettCobb you seem to have forgot about Chris Carruthers! He is better at left back than Spedding, who looks a decent centre half. We will see Rickers in midfield on Saturday as Mullett Biy surprisingly was not subbed v Swindon because of a poor performance but a minor injury.

KettCobb at 17:42:23 Thursday September 26 2002
He is supposed to be a Media Bloke from Newcastle area,supposed to have links with that Reynolds bloke from Darlington,personally if you ask me its a load of bollox! As for the Gabbi situation i dont think we can aford to sell him can we? Id only suggest we let him go if we can sign Armand One,otherwise if we Sell Gabbi and One goes back to Cambridge then we only have Asamoah and Forrester coz Stamp is still injured and Morrison isnt experienced enough to play a key role. So id say if we can keep One then sell Gabbi,if we cant Keep One then dont sell Gabbi. I also believe we HAVE to play Rickers instead of McGregor,i cant see why Broads doesnt do this?! Rickers looked class in his full appearance to date where as McGregor invariably looks shit every game! Also why not give Lincoln a go? Im yet to see him play but it is surely worth a go. Id personally play.. Harper,Spedding,Burgess,Hope,Gill or Marsh,Rickers,Hargreaves,Trollope,Harsley,One and Forrester. Thatw ould be my starting line up,obviously Hopey is still injured tho!

Madrid Cobbler at 17:40:13 Thursday September 26 2002
Tend to agree with Will We (Wednesday posting). Exciting, attacking play at home might be even more important to finances than winning or losing, cos goals might bring the casual punters back. Very poor home gates in the last couple of games could mean that the club are already eating into any money being raised by the SOS appeal.

Richard at 17:19:59 Thursday September 26 2002
News to me as well, who is he, and is there any truth in it, also is gabby going or not, that would have us the best part of 60k in his wages alone to go towards the SOS appeal, and with Stamp due back I think we have to concider this.

KettCobb at 16:54:1 Thursday September 26 2002
Whats all this bollox about Dave Maclean wanting to buy us?

tarquin at 15:58:51 Thursday September 26 2002
i am it's true

Bazza at 15:54:50 Thursday September 26 2002
ANON, Trouble is that it doesn't matter how much you earn, the fact is that you spend it! Bigger house, bigger car, 2 cars, 3 cars, better pension fund, investments, kids go to posh school, helicopter aeroplane, holiday home, swimming pool, etc, etc. and once you get used to it, you don't want to give it up. I'm not writing from experience, unfortunately.

Anon at 14:37:6 Thursday September 26 2002
Why should ordinary supporters put anything more in? Just about every Nationwide club is in deep financial shite right now. Last night I heard Micah Hyde of Watford, in reaction to a request to cut wages, said "I've got to put food on the table for my family". And herein lies the crunch: the report added that 13 of the current squad earn more than 10 grand a week. Sorry Micah and the rest of these overpaid poseurs, that's not the same as someone faced with being laid off from Timken. The football bubble is bursting but no-one quite understands it yet.

Bazza at 14:36:31 Thursday September 26 2002
ROB, I think dunc looks good at centre back and Sammo is at best off form or at worst past it.

Rob Dunkley at 14:28:58 Thursday September 26 2002
I remember Lincoln had a minor injury, Rickers was the one with the broken leg! I say it again Rickers must start, and I feel we should play speds/Burg at the back, or Sammo/Burg. If Spedds is not at centre halve we should not play him at left back as CC has been superb all season.

Bazza at 14:16:20 Thursday September 26 2002
Sorry Vince I missed a 0 off. Seem to be having a bit of finger trouble today. MAL, Isn't Lincoln supposed to be recovering from an injury? I thought he had a broken leg or something when he signed. That sounds daft but nothing surprises me now.

Mal at 13:52:33 Thursday September 26 2002
I can't understand this business of Lincoln not even getting on the field for the last five minutes. You would have thought when we were four up against Colchester the other night it might have got on for a run out and give him some experience. Or is he so bad that Broads doesn't want to admit he has made a mistake? by keeping him on the subs bench he thinks he can slide him out of site gradually. I saw him play a bit at Wolverton in a pre-season last year when Wilson was still here, and even he didn't sign him. Has anyone seen him play for the reserves this year? or am I being too harsh on the lad?

Vince at 13:48:12 Thursday September 26 2002
If only it was £75 million, the actual cost is £750 million and thats sure to go up before its finished. Can't understand why its costing so much and why Wembley is being redeveloped when logic dictates that a site near the NEC would be cheaper and better. I'm all for a decent National Stadium but not at any cost.

Bazza at 13:15:59 Thursday September 26 2002
Or even, IS ANYONE OUT THERE?

Bazza at 13:14:40 Thursday September 26 2002
IS ANY OUT THERE? Wembley rebuild, £75,000,000. Nearly all league clubs in debt. Am I the only one who thinks that the money could be better spent?

Bazza at 11:33:21 Thursday September 26 2002
WOORIED??? that should say worried

Bazza at 11:31:2 Thursday September 26 2002
TED, I'm wooried now. If war is declared on Iraq will Sixfields be bombed? Perhaps that's why recent attendances have been so poor.

Iraqi Cabinet at 10:7:41 Thursday September 26 2002
Ted you twat, if the board are the Iraqi cabinet and the Trust is the USA then with TCMP on the board it would be the equivalent of having George Bush sitting on the Iraqi cabinet!! Do you make an effort to be so stupid or does it just come naturally?

Bazza at 9:11:42 Thursday September 26 2002
NTFC@2 mentioned our crowds compared to the Diamonds. I think both clubs are competing for the same supporters, the relative size of their home towns is irrelevant. The Cobblers have always had good support from the east of the county, just observe the traffic to and from the Wellingborough direction on match days. I'm prepared to be contradicted (and i'm sure that I will be) but I think that the Cobblers have more support from people living outside Northampton than in the town.

Andy at 1:14:34 Thursday September 26 2002
Anyone else hear Di Stefano on radio 5 the other day? Apparently he represents Hoogstraten now to add to his list of extremely dodgy clients. Just to say he made someone like Eric Hall sound like Terry Waites. Shades of McRicthie with the proposed deal so I think we had a lucky escape - to what though?

S.O.S at 22:59:29 Wednesday September 25 2002
being a season ticket holder, and away supporter for some years now i know what seems to be happening at Upton Way, but i feel sure this S.O.S Thing save our season, i am sure it means SAVE OUR STONHILL So he can still swan around looking good. They seem to be asking the same old faces for money, but its the famous five who got us in the SHIT before and the good old cobblers fans got them out of the mess How long it be before they get back into another mess ?

Will We at 22:49:49 Wednesday September 25 2002
Yes its that time again of the the month will we get paid or won't we get paid if we do get paid will the cheques bounce again ? I suppose we will all rush to the bank on a first come first basis until it all runs out. Please, Please somebody buy our Club. before they call our guartee's in. by the way Kevan Broadhurst please note play attacking football to the public paying through the turstallis it might just keep us all in a job. i repeat attacking Football.

Anon at 21:42:39 Wednesday September 25 2002
Darlo hint at striker signing Darlington manager Tommy Taylor cut a dejected figure after seeing his side beaten 1-0 at home by Wrexham - but did hint a star signing could be around the corner. Taylor said: 'We failed to pass the ball and at times our play was criminal, but we are looking to strengthen our side and we all know that we need to shake things up a bit. 'I'm as disappointed as the crowd, but hopefully we could have one or two new faces in in the near future. 'I have spoken to Northampton about Marco Gabbiadini, who was a big crowd favourite when he was here last time. Marco knows my plans and I'm just waiting for a re

Anon at 21:32:56 Wednesday September 25 2002
not when it nathan abbey

oldbrook cobbler at 20:56:8 Wednesday September 25 2002
richard at 17.3........you forgot a certain forrester? also a goalie would help!

NTFC@2view at 20:32:10 Wednesday September 25 2002
But you beat him hands down Nosey! Spot on sense of humour too

Nosey Parker at 20:30:19 Wednesday September 25 2002
Stonhill might be somethings but Saddam Hussein he aint.....Ted you are one of the most stupid twats that has posted on this board!!

Ted at 18:44:34 Wednesday September 25 2002
It's a bit like the situation with Iraq, only instead of sending troops,it's money.There's Stonhill(saddam),Gareth Wilsher(Tariq Aziz)and the Iraq cabinet(The Board).Nobody trusts them because they have a hidden agenda.Yet we have the Trust (USA)and it`s great alli the Chronicle @ Echo (Britain) campaigning for us to bombard them with cash.What a moral dilemma it is for us fans (The Public)! Do we just sit back and do nothing ,then regret it later? Search you conscience!

NTLOK at 17:44:4 Wednesday September 25 2002
credit it where its due but the club seem to be the only one who've offered supporters a news page while the site is down.

LH at 17:37:57 Wednesday September 25 2002
Rickers for McGregor , couldn't disagree with that . As previously posted I think Rickers could make that position his own.Thats for free as well.

Rob Dunkley at 17:22:19 Wednesday September 25 2002
I think Trollope will do better if Harsley pushed forward more as they do get in each others way, and if KB follows my free advice and puts in Rickers for McGregor, Trollope will have less ground to cover as as the moment he is having to cover a lot of ground.

LH at 17:4:51 Wednesday September 25 2002
Although not being outstandind I think KB wont drop Trollope. He gives the side shape and along with Harsley is probably the best passer in the side, and he's the skipper.

Richard at 17:3:10 Wednesday September 25 2002
I agree 100% of our new signings Rickers and Harsley look better than Trollope in midfield, he seems to think has has more time on the ball than he actually does, and some of his passing is poor and naive defensivly. With a fully fit team I would play 3 centre backs (Burgess, Hope and Spedding) wingbacks (Carruthers and Marsh) 2 centre midfielders (Harsley and Hargreaves) with Marco in the hole behind Asamoah and One. Maybe Rickers for Asamoah for with 3 in midfield and 2 up front for the harder games. (with subs from Trollope, Frain, Sammo, Abbey, Lincoln, Lavin, Morrison, McGreggor etc etc we will have a team who can cause others some problems.

KettCobb at 16:49:21 Wednesday September 25 2002
AT LAST! I thought i was the only one who felt Trollope wasnt doing that well,it seems to me he does alot of running and he tries to get stuck in but invariably misses! And he gives the ball away way too much! Cant fault his efort tho.

United Front at 16:42:38 Wednesday September 25 2002
How about Trollope on the bench, he isn't living up to his billing except for the Colchester game, and has been a major disappointment.

LH at 16:23:41 Wednesday September 25 2002
I would not be surprised to see CC at left midfield with Spedding at left back. Hargreaves would have to live with being on the bench for a while.

United Front at 15:13:40 Wednesday September 25 2002
I agree that CC is a very exciting prospect, but he is red raw and in need of as many games as possible to knock off the rough edges. It will be interesting to see if he is kept in the side with the imminent return of Hope and Frain though.

The Drilling Cobbler at 15:1:20 Wednesday September 25 2002
The problem is United Front is that NTFC doesnt have any assets. In todays financial climate it is unlikely that any of the current first team(with the possible exception of CC) would command any kind of transfer fee and even if they were offered for nothing, with the wages they are on it is highly unlikely that there would be any takers. Look at what happened to Kieth Welch! The club can probably get through to around January anyway so at least it would allow 2/3months for any interested parties who are not prepared to conduct business with the current board to come forward and take over the debts before 'panic measures' are put into place. If the administrators are brought in at such a time when the club has NO money whatsoever, and no investment is forthcoming, liquidation would probably follow. It is simply my belief(and there is over 10years of history to back it up) that no one is likely to come forward with the prior knowledge that they have got to pay off the current board before taking control. Even the chron and echo is joining in the 'spin' put out by the club claiming that the fans have raised over 110k in 2weeks. Its a shame that 100k of that has apparently been donated by Barry Stonhill and co - so really that figure should be 10k. Assuming that anyone with any spare cash has already pledged their donation, it looks as if NTFC is going to struggle to generate 100k let alone 500k. I am currently involved in a project through the trust to raise money(not the carparking one) - because it is my belief that people who are prepared to part with money should be offered something in return - and of course the Trust(on behalf of its members) receives shares. The club will benefit from this of course but at least the money is accountable for. My opinions are very personal ones and I hold no grudges towards any of the directors - none of which I know personnaly. I just find it increasingly frustrating that NTFC continues to contradict itself on a regular basis regarding its finances - as recently as July supporters were told that the current wage bill was budgeted to allow for the loss of income from ITV digital. Yet 2months on(and AFTER the sky deal was signed) this is being used as the reason for the money crisis. How can they expect people to come forward and lay money on the table that they can barely afford when only half truths hidden by spin are being told? Regarding Chris Carruthers, does anyone else share my view that he could turn out to be the saviour if his current performances are matched/bettered over the coming 2 or 3 months?

United Front at 13:19:51 Wednesday September 25 2002
He plays like a bag o'shite, if he grew a dodgy moustache he would be a dead ringer.

Anon at 13:4:9 Wednesday September 25 2002
Is Paul McGregor Paul Calf? It's in the hair!

United Front at 12:8:22 Wednesday September 25 2002
I agree with you Drilling in that I believe the board and structure at the club is in severe need of radical overhauling, but I disagree that we should be placed into administration straight away. As has been covered elsewhere, if this was to happen the first thing they would do is sell off all of our assets, leaving us with a handful of youth teamers heading for Div 3 and beyond. I would be in favour of bringing in some kind of trouble-shooting business expert to execute some cost cutting measures and use the money we raise wisely, but the trouble is those at the club would be unwilling to do this because of their vested interest (ie: their jobs would be on the line).

The Drilling Cobbler at 11:12:59 Wednesday September 25 2002
I think the main reason why the club is likely to struggle to get anywhere near its target of 500000k is the same reason why no one has bought it - the current board. My view is that NTFC should be put into administration with immediate effect, allowing unbiased business people as opposed to self confessed fans(who have money owed to them) to conduct negotiations with prospective investers and to co-ordinate any appeal for monies from the public. My main concern is that if the money is raised(which is highly unlikely) the club will stumbe through another 12months or so under the current regime only to find itself either (a)in the same situation in 12mths or (b)struggling in or heading towards division3. NO ONE is going to pay for the priviledge of taking ownership of NTFC - the best the current board can hope for is to walk away and wave goodbye to their loans. Unfortunate some may say but reality is sometimes harsh. Who would pay several 100thousand pounds for a small village shop with no assets and no profit capabilities? Sounds silly buts its an analagy that works in this instance. Either that or hope Man Utd buy Chris Carruthers for 1million pounds which would probably please everyone!

NTFC@2view at 11:8:36 Wednesday September 25 2002
"To Donations (must be Anon) at 11:4:19 Wednesday September 25 2002" No, YOU are Anon, surely?

NTFC@2view at 11:7:42 Wednesday September 25 2002
Good programme on ntv about 'the problem'. Tony Clarke and Gareth spoke well - almost convinced me we are worth 'saving'.

To Donations (must be Anon) at 11:4:19 Wednesday September 25 2002
Thats why we are going nowhere, same old song! The Trust and the Board are actually dragging the club down, or havent you noticed. I am a supporter why should I have a plan (if I had one it would involve joining forces with the Saints - but that is not the popular plan). Whats yours? I know keep donating - we're like a charity.

Donations at 10:6:47 Wednesday September 25 2002
Donations at 7:10, The firs are at HARLESTONE, and as there is no big business magnate waiting around the corner to pamper to your every whim, then why not come up with something constructive instead of bleating about jack shit. The Trust and the board are the only people actually doing anything to save the club while idiots like you go around saying "I ain't giving em anything" "I ain't got any ideas" blah blah blah

anon at 8:33:40 Wednesday September 25 2002
The IKEA is at grange park, like its houses South Northants builds its industry onto Northampton's border so its land owners in Towcester don't have to be bothered with us oiks. Northampton gets the pollution and the traffic and South Northants get the cash. Isuppose the Old Towcestrains Rugby Club might get a couple of quid?

Donations are a waste of time at 7:10:54 Wednesday September 25 2002
Without a proper plan, whats the point of chucking good money after bad money, then you will be all asking wheres my money gone we are still in debt and then asking how is it that we have been able to sign player X/or how comes we are paying that new player that level of wages. Its always been a shambles the Cobblers, we need a fresh start and not with the well meaning Trust or the poor Board, it is a business not a Youth Club with a committee. Anyway if we played on Thorntons Park or harlesden firs i would still support the GODS!!!

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KettCobb at 1:50:18 Wednesday September 25 2002
Its kid a quid on saturday v Mansfield.

TRB Mark at 1:17:35 Wednesday September 25 2002
Ikea building a shop in South Northants? Ikea usually build their shops in densley populated working class areas of which S.N is neither! OK, I'm going to blow my own trumpet here. The balloon festival was my idea and I got it from when I went to Southampton Balloon fiesta in 1988. I had a conversation with a Higham Ferrers balloonist and I asked him why the balloons never seemed to take off. He gave me a list of valid reasons and my conclusion was that S'hampton was a daft place to hold a ballon fiesta. We ought to have one in NORTHampton I said as there was no airport, New Forest, or coast. It's a big town in the middle of the country where not alot happens etc. Well, the balloon festival is a big success and the reason I'm saying all this is that there is no reason why the football club could'nt have been a success too except we have never had anyone with the money or the vision at the helm, unlike Barwell at the saints. And it was not a foregone conclusion that the saints would have done what they have because some of the other Prem rugby sides are to the Saints what Spencer are to the Cobblers. So lets not write off the Cobblers. We have 2,500 season ticket holders, alot more than ever we used to have and probably a damn sight more than other clubs. Where we really fall down IMHO is actually making it easier to get people through the turnstiles. That has got to be the no 1 priority, surely????I mean whatever happened to quid a kid??

cp at 23:22:37 Tuesday September 24 2002
Anon at 13.21 The new Ikea site is in South Northants District so expect to see a revamp of Towcester town centre rather than anything in town. Anon at 19.3 it sounds simple doesnt it but dont forget to take into account people in my position. 3 of those season ticket holers are me and my 2 young lads and I'm sorry but there is no way I can afford to stump up 3x£135. When you also consider that many people feel they have already paid enough I think your looking at more like 500 people who will be prepared to put up £100 or £200 with nothing in return. Well done to them if they do but the club needs to be looking at getting more money from big business and finding ways that non Cobblers fans can donate money like, for example, selling seats ala Bury. We'll have to sell an awful lot of mugs to raise £500000 - but its sort of poetic really seeing as we have been taken as mugs for so long.

NTFC@2view at 20:18:10 Tuesday September 24 2002
You can compare Saints with Cobblers as much as you want, but you are not comparing like with like. Marketing can help, but you would not have sold too many more Skoda Estelles ten years ago because of the limitations of the product, however you marketed them. And we are Skoda Estelles - well, OK, I'm exaggerating; we're not that reliable! There are so many differences it's a pointless exercise. It's like laughing at Diamonds' crowds when they are in a town of 30,000 and we have 200,000.

Bazza at 19:54:11 Tuesday September 24 2002
I forgot to say that Leichtenstein are in England's group for the Euro Championships qualifiers.

Bazza at 19:52:26 Tuesday September 24 2002
I think Welchy along with a lot of other players was badly advised. The more he earns, the more his agent gets. It's not in the agents' interests for their players to accept lower wages. I don't think any lower division clubs can afford to pay what they used to and that any new contracts will be smaller. It's only human nuture to want more, when was the last time any of you were happy with a pay cut?

Bazza at 19:42:35 Tuesday September 24 2002
I've just finished a book called, Stamping Grounds by Charlie Connelly. It's about Leichtenstein's atempt to qualify for the 2002 World Cup. Leichtenstein is a small country sandwiched between Austria and Switzerland with a population 32,000. It's main industries are banking and postage stamps. They lost every game and didn't score a goal. It' not, Fever Pitch but well worth a read.

oldbrook cobbler at 19:35:14 Tuesday September 24 2002
you think weve got it bad, watford have to raise 3.5 million quid in 2 days!! bring back elton!

Anon at 19:30:14 Tuesday September 24 2002
No doubt on the offal site soon feelgood and friends will be campaigning for the return of greedy welch. they already want hunter back

The worlds gone mad at 19:14:46 Tuesday September 24 2002
We have never been so close to the extinction of many football clubs outside the premier league (and some inside). What does the FA do? Spend £750 million on a stadium! There is something deeply immoral about rebuilding the national staium at such a point in the history of the sport.

Anon at 19:3:32 Tuesday September 24 2002
If 2,500 season ticket holders donate on average £150 that means £375,000 raised. Not beyond the realms of possibility.

KettCobb at 18:32:16 Tuesday September 24 2002
Your 100% right about the schools point mate,when i was at school it was very very rugby orientated,they had rugby training almost every day etc and loads of games where as the footballers,which included me,just had the odd game every month,alot of schools in Northants are Rugby orientated.

Rob Dunkley at 18:11:23 Tuesday September 24 2002
Thing is though Saints probably have a finite base much smaller than ours. They did not take that many to Twickenham. I may be wrong but most people I know either like rugby or football. Maybe some of it goes down to schooling. My school played rugby as a kind of token, we had no posts and did it rarely. Other schools seem more Rugby focused. One thing though, is my imagination or has the Diamonds bubble burst. Talbot stupid moaning about injuries ra ra ra ra.

Duck Boards at 18:9:58 Tuesday September 24 2002
Great idea Paul S at 12:53 today, but somehow can't see cobblers board being as creative as to try something like that, unfortunatly. I think your right it would drum up massive interest, great publicity and earn a few quid aswell.

Anon at 17:57:57 Tuesday September 24 2002
....... but you have all forgotten to mention the £1M plus cash injection they had (and the rest)

KettCobb at 17:38:7 Tuesday September 24 2002
I dont like Saints,i never have done and never will do,i think its mainly down to jealousy,but u cannot argue with the way they market their club etc and the way they attract fans. I think surely the main reason is that they are in the top division of their sport and have been relatively successul in the past few years,they even won the European Cup didnt they? Imagine if we won the Champions League! We would be getting 40k sell outs every fecking week! Obviously that would be after extensive building work done to Sixfields! We cant blame Saints for our position nor can we blame them for getting more supporters than us,what we need to do is work out a good way of attracting the people of Northampton back to Sixfields,i personally am all out of ideas to be honest. All i know is that we are all in this together and by god we will save this football club we all love,no matter what it takes! Just sit there and imagine what you would do on most saturdays without Cobblers,bugger all probably,down the pub or shopping with the mrs or something.We have to save the club,every single one of us needs this club to allow us to escape the pressures of the real world for 90 odd minutes a week,we all love the Cobblers so lets fooking do this!

TRB Mark at 17:25:44 Tuesday September 24 2002
Rob, you have made my arguement for me. Rugby is a minority sport and Saints were getting less than Cobblers in a crummy Franklins Gardens ground. So as Rugby is a minority sport, the saints must have done something right to attract Div 1 type (and building) type crowds. You see people wearing saints shirts all over the county, unike Cobblers.

Rob Dunkley at 16:1:50 Tuesday September 24 2002
Yes Saints have been, but bar Internationals rugby is a minority sport concentrated in the south of England. IF NTFC was a top 6 football team we would get 3 times as many fans as the saints. I am a firm believer that we can fill Sixfields and promotion of club and market research may help.

NTFC@2view at 15:36:51 Tuesday September 24 2002
I think the Saints, with a couple of very small blips, have been one of Britain's leading clubs for at least 50 years.

TRB Mark at 15:24:0 Tuesday September 24 2002
I agree with you Mal. I think this should be a wake up call to other players, or more especially their parasitic agents, the gravy train has hit the buffers. I agree that Harper is an adequate replacement and although I have great memories of Welchy, I can't help but think "Serves yourself right." Regarding fundraising, perhaps its time the club underwent a makeover. I know this isn't going to be a popular suggestion but would you want your multi million pound business associated with a team called "Cobblers"? Think about it from somemone's point of view who hasn't the emotional attatchment that we have to the club. The Saints have done a brilliant marketing job and have hauled the rugby club up from being a joke to one of the top clubs on and off the field , in the past 10 years or so.

LH at 14:24:24 Tuesday September 24 2002
He'll probably go to Oxford ! Maybe his agent convinced him he would get better terms elsewhere.

Mal at 14:19:24 Tuesday September 24 2002
I just can't understand Welchy. I have just read that Welchy who is only on trial with Tranmere, got his chance on Saturday as their number one keeper was injured. Welchy injured his groin in the warm up and then dislocated his should during the match. The Tranmere manager has stated that they will probably not see Welch appear for the team again. i.e. They will not sign him. So because of his greed he has gone from the best keeper in the second division to a has been with no club. I personally think that Harper is a more than adequate replacement. What do others think?

Sven at 13:48:58 Tuesday September 24 2002
Like the idea of Ikea getting involved. The stands would have to be renamed along the names of the weird names Ikea give to their products, Klubic, Ostling, Vink etc etc.

Anon at 13:21:2 Tuesday September 24 2002
If Ikea want to build a 22 acre store at junction 15 which will probably screw up traffic in and around the town for years especially on match days, have the Borough Council ask that they pay off the Cobblers' debt in return for planning permission.

Paul S at 12:53:30 Tuesday September 24 2002
See the club are auctioning a special SOS no 40 shirt. Surely they'd be better off going the whole hog and creating an extended squad to include nos 40-49 say. They could auction these places and actually register the player with the team. Then they'd get their own shirt, appear in all the programs (possibly away ones as well) and perhaps could even play in a special match. Throw in away day trip on team bus and I'm sure there'd be a lot of people interested.

LH at 12:40:26 Tuesday September 24 2002
With McGregor out I would expect to see Rickers come in at Right Midfield , He's an accomplished player & I would expect him to hold that postion if he remains fit. McGregor ,although in quite good form recently, leaves his full back exposed on too many occasions.

United Front at 11:55:5 Tuesday September 24 2002
The club say that Hope, Frain and Lavin are due a runout for the reserves, but on the downside, McGregor is likely to be out on Saturday. What downside?

crobar at 11:38:2 Tuesday September 24 2002
maybe it's quiet on here because people are busy fundraising?

NTFC@2view at 11:32:32 Tuesday September 24 2002
If we failed to raise the money, would it matter? We'd learn to live without a permanently mediocre football team, wouldn't we? Our support is abysmal - partly apathy - because the product on offer is of inferior quality. Sentiment keeps many of us going along; nonsense about '100 years of history' etc. A feeling of 'duty'. I'll probably keep using my season ticket - unless there are a few more Swindons.

Vince at 11:26:26 Tuesday September 24 2002
Bear in mind that getting a sizable payment from a company is harder than getting messages of support from other clubs, welcome as those messages are. We don't know how the club are getting on with securing help from companies and I can't see them wanting to make any announcements until something is agreed. Having said that It won't be easy and I agree that the same fans may well find that they are being hit from all directions to help the club.

United Front at 10:31:45 Tuesday September 24 2002
So, the penny has finally dropped, the people of Northampton and the business and companies that are situated within the town do not give a toss about the football club. In fact, we have received far more support and encouragement from supporters of other clubs (most notably Cardiff City) which should make the people of this town and their apathy ashamed. The unpalatable truth is that this money is going to have to be raised by the hard core 2-3,000 supporters that actually turn up to the matches and care about the future of the club. This means that whatever fund raising events/drives that are announced, the same people will have to repeatedly attend and keep on giving.

GOPP at 10:6:23 Tuesday September 24 2002
Nope just your spelling Dole Boy

KettCobb at 22:52:33 Monday September 23 2002
Is everyone in shock from the earth tremour?

KettCobb at 20:8:45 Monday September 23 2002
Aye the 110k figure includes the Direcotrs 100k,so we have actually only raised 9k ish really.

A Childs View at 19:23:10 Monday September 23 2002
Official site says says the SOS has raised 109k - does that figure include the initial 100k from the directors - if it doesn't, there's not been much coming from anything other than the matchday car parking fee? What about all the other ideas the club had?

Anon at 17:19:33 Monday September 23 2002
marco at 16:7:48 Monday September 23 2002 surprise surprise - Roy Hunter on trial at Oxford, playing for their reserves tonight. Turning into an old boys club down there...-------like us and birmingham circa 97 to present day!

pROGRAMMES at 16:35:42 Monday September 23 2002
Sorry Bazza bin them or bring them down to roly at the prog shop staurday

crobar at 16:26:37 Monday September 23 2002
bloody hell - quiet today - is everyone waiting for the next tremor?

marco at 16:7:48 Monday September 23 2002
surprise surprise - Roy Hunter on trial at Oxford, playing for their reserves tonight. Turning into an old boys club down there...

United Front at 10:58:18 Monday September 23 2002
I'm sure he will get a game against Hereford!

Rob Dunkley at 10:24:6 Monday September 23 2002
Went to Swindon what a waste of money we would ahve been better off putting £45 into the SOS appeal. That would have raised around £30k. We were awful, the only player who looked to play football and attack was Carruthers. I feel for Saturday we need to have more ball winning players and players who do not surrender posession. I am afraid I would drop Sammo - he has been a great servant but has been off form lately (is he injured??). My team would be Harper;Gill, Burgess, Spedding, Carruthers; Rickers, Harsley, Trollope, Hargreaves; One, Gabbiadini BTW Why has Lincoln not played - does he exist???

KettCobb at 3:0:5 Monday September 23 2002
Well bugger me that dont happen everyday! Im off to bed now. Flaming big tremour it was for Britain!

KettCobb at 2:27:18 Monday September 23 2002
Sky news reckons another one at 3am.how exciting.

Ray at 23:39:56 Sunday September 22 2002
The TCMPQA appeared to go well this evening. The comment board will remain there and you can still post further questions as and when. I'll let everyone know when the next live session is - but no doubt TC will be dipping in to answer from time to time anyway.

Q&A at 22:8:15 Sunday September 22 2002
take out cobbcomm in the above address and put in tcmpqa

B azza at 21:35:18 Sunday September 22 2002
I don't know if they're worth anything but I've got some old programmes (havn't we all?) A load from about 1971/2 Cobblers, a Centenary FA Cup Final, not in front of me but I think it's Chelsea against someone 1972ish and an England against Northern Ireland which was Bobby Charlton's hundredth international. If they're worth money I'll donate them to the SOS appeal. Anyone out there know?

Anon at 21:6:10 Sunday September 22 2002
Where is the Q+A site,Ray.

Anon at 19:7:56 Sunday September 22 2002
TCMP live on the Q&A site. Get there with your questions.

A Villa Fan at 18:59:15 Sunday September 22 2002
I would just like to say that the supporters of Northampton town are probobly the best in the country. You guys all chip in together to make a differance and remain positive in grey times. The club should be proud to have you as fans.

M at 17:16:43 Sunday September 22 2002
Yeah where is he? I rang him at work, Westaways and asked him to return, but he didn't show

9224 at 17:8:36 Sunday September 22 2002
To BR - Colchester were awful on Tuesday, I'll agree with you there but I thought we were superb all the same and would have beaten anybody that night. It was obviously the hardcore support there, as even though only 3,600 attended we were the noisiest we've been all season. That said, COME BACK BRIAN!

KettCobb at 16:58:7 Sunday September 22 2002
Diamonds are a massive club. Their game v Wrexham yesterday,they cheered when the Kettering draw was announced yet no response when our result was announced! Big Time club who see their rivals still as Kettering! ;-)

Anon at 15:51:31 Sunday September 22 2002
Official site "Broadhurst unhappy with Swindon defeat" I should bloody well hope so as well

JDT_NTFC at 15:34:23 Sunday September 22 2002
Why would you go away to a team like swindon (clearly struggling) and play for a 0-0 draw?

Ted at 14:53:33 Sunday September 22 2002
Eastcote Cobbler...I heard Kevan on the radio after the match, and he seemed to have been playing for a 0-0 draw.I didn't go yesterday out of principle.Twenty one pounds is an absolute disgrace!But to rub salt into the gaping wound by being so bloody negative ,is an insult to the fans who made the trip.

Anon at 13:25:56 Sunday September 22 2002
t could be used to set up a new aclub - a lá afc wimbledon. Welcome, Red Letter!

BR at 12:45:17 Sunday September 22 2002
Agree NTFC@2view but it works both ways and a better team would have probably "had us" before we "had them" if you get my drift. Anyway, on another matter- The trust car park collection is gonna take a dip this Saturday as the bloody 50p fun fair is on the north car park for a couple of weekends from the 26th! Not only will this reduce donations but I bet it puts even more people off of coming as the car parking difficulties will be somewhat enhanced. Sure, us seasoners will still come but the casual may not bother if they realise the added hassle beforehand. On the subject of the SOS appeal, I may be niaive here but something's been bothering me - if the target isn't reached and sadly we go into administration, liquidation , desperation or whatever else you wanna call it, what happens to the money collected? Let's say there's £200K raised by then - does it go to the club only to be dished out to all and sundry who are owed money? Who else would have claim to it? If the Trust keep their portion safe until such time as it can safely be handed over - what happens if NTFC cease to exist? No club = no Trust = money with no home. Just some thoughts.

NTFC@2view at 12:7:52 Sunday September 22 2002
The opposition always counts BR, but on Tuesday we 'had them' - all over the park. Perhaps they weren't very good, but they had absolutely no chance to be because we closed them down before they could act. I'm a typical pessimist and fully expected to lose yesterday - it was set up for us - and didn't even listen. I'm glad I didn't.

we sit tooooooooooooooo deep at 11:50:42 Sunday September 22 2002
we sit tooooooooooooooo deep and then we sit tooooooooooooooo deep,letting shite like Swindon attack us,they couldn't string any passes together but we still backed off um.The more they had the ball the more confident they got,we let um play and thats why we lost.

leighton cousins at 11:33:59 Sunday September 22 2002
I am hoping the cobblers win next saturday and go on a unbeatun run again. I hoping that Gabbs will have his scoring boots on, so he can score some goils for us. Mansfield Town have let 32 goils in and they lost 2-0 yesterday as well and they are bottom of div 2 table. So come on we should beat them. Hopfully we can see a full sixfields next saturday as well. Come on people of Northampton start supporting your home Town. Up the Cobblers. Keep the faith in the team as well and the manger.

eastcoteobbler at 9:59:13 Sunday September 22 2002
And.... Why is it always us when a team is on a disastrous run of results or goalscoring its always us that ends it for them. Yesterday for instance and Leyton Orient i seem to remember a few years ago - only two away winssin two years at Sixfields....

eastcoteobbler at 9:54:27 Sunday September 22 2002
Just reading Broadhurst's match reaction and something is worrying me not so much about his tactics but the way he perceives the club and its possibilities this season. after beating Colchester off the park with neat crisp passing and clinical front play in an attacking formation we get the following "Today it was about grinding out a result if you set about to do that you can maybe break away and nick a goal" Remember this was against a team like Swindon who had lost SEVEN games in a row and frankly were there for the taking. I am worried that we have a manager that would take more pleasure from a 1-0 ground out battling performance than a swashbuckling 4-1 win with the opposition chasing our shadows all game. I think Broadhurst is undermining the confidence in the players with statements like that and out on the pitch yeaterday we looked like the "Nervous wrecks" that Andy King had said of his own team in the middle of last week. How about statements like "If we do all the things we did on Tuesday we can beat anybody in this division" or "I think we have the best front two form wise in the division at the minute". Psychologically we are putting ourselves on the backfoot with statements like " Its always going to be tough at Bristol" and "You're not gonna get much change from Wigan" (not actual quotes - but i hope you get my drift here). I believe we have the players certainly capable of a mid table finish and higher so please Broadhurst have some belief and trust in the players - many of whom you signed yourself, and lets attack teams more. Ideal opportunity against an out of their depth Mansfield on Saturday!!

BR at 9:28:21 Sunday September 22 2002
Am I the only one to think that we were not actually very good at all on Tuesday? It was just that Colchester were completely crap.

A Childs View at 9:22:8 Sunday September 22 2002
I don't get it - how can yesterday have been so bad after Tuesday's excellent showing. I didn't go to the game - what happened? Did we play 442 still? Did we attack and pressure the ball like Tuesday? Was tactical advantage conceded because we were away - did KB do something stupid like at Chesterfield? I was reasonably hopeful of getting something at Swindon - they've been crap over recent weeks and after Tuesday surely there was just cause to carry a bit of confidence forward? Did Harper deserve to go - how many sendings off!! Anyone care to give a full a considered match report?

Well Spotted at 9:7:27 Sunday September 22 2002
TCMP was sitting next to someone at Swindon yesterday? Is he interested in the club or is he a new director?

harry c at 22:16:21 Saturday September 21 2002
Awful performance today. Listened to radio Swindon on the way back...Andy King said we were the worst team he'd seen this season and were beaten by sheer guts and determination. He said we were very lethargic ( surprising after Tues).......I think he was understating the obvious!!! good decision Ralph...I,ll be in touch.

Match Observer at 19:23:51 Saturday September 21 2002
What a disappointment we were today after the fine performance all round against Colchester. Hardly recognisable as the same team, short on pace, short on passion I thought in the first half against a very average team. The performance picked up in the second half but we created little before Sammo'a suicidal back pass to Harper. A bad day at the office.

KettCobb at 17:17:38 Saturday September 21 2002
9,560 at Saints,Wonder what would happen if some of them decided not to be glory hunting egg chaser fans.

Anon at 17:9:57 Saturday September 21 2002
yeh 2-2

KettCobb at 16:57:52 Saturday September 21 2002
Did Kettering concede an equaliser?!

Anon at 16:56:50 Saturday September 21 2002
no they aint!

Anon at 16:55:47 Saturday September 21 2002
oh look, steve howard scored to win the game for luton. what an excellent idea it was by our board to sell him.

KettCobb at 16:51:3 Saturday September 21 2002
At least Kettering are gonna win.

KettCobb at 16:46:41 Saturday September 21 2002
Inconsistent is the word ur looking for,ur right about the sendings off,we go into every game and i wonder if we will finish with 11 men.

KettCobb at 16:45:8 Saturday September 21 2002
Right,fair enough Swindon were going to end their run at some time,but it hasnt seemed as if we were ever going to score today and its sounded like an awful performance.We are crap away,have been all season except Cardiff.

pissed right off at 16:44:36 Saturday September 21 2002
We're shit. After all the good work on tuesday they go and ruin it with this "performance" today. Swindon have lost 7 in a row, and we go and let them win against us. We're too inconsistant to ever do anything. It must now be 13 sendings off in a season and 8 games (or whatever we've played so far this year). Mr. Broadhurst, do you thnk you could perhaps get that sorted out please? The club can't cope with going a man down on average every 4 games. Its no surprise no sod wants to watch us is it? every time we get a half decent result we go and f*ck it up the week later

KettCobb at 16:42:8 Saturday September 21 2002
Coz we're shit.

Paul at 16:41:20 Saturday September 21 2002
And the Direones have drawn level!! DOH!

Paul at 16:40:19 Saturday September 21 2002
Surprising that Sam Parkin scores for Swindon.... why is it players who can't score for the Cobblers manage to do so for ANY other club?

Anon at 16:37:46 Saturday September 21 2002
parkin (pen)

Anon at 16:37:38 Saturday September 21 2002
0-2

Anon at 16:35:50 Saturday September 21 2002
penalty and red card for Harper

KettCobb at 16:28:57 Saturday September 21 2002
Forrester on for Armand One.

KettCobb at 16:27:26 Saturday September 21 2002
A Bit of good news...Direones 1 Wrexham 2

KettCobb at 16:25:51 Saturday September 21 2002
Its actually depressing to listen to it.

KettCobb at 16:23:53 Saturday September 21 2002
One is offside a helluva lot.

KettCobb at 16:21:44 Saturday September 21 2002
Sabin for Swindon just missed a blatant chance from 4yards out.Blackmore hopes thats the turning point,i personally think it just prolongs the inevitable.

KettCobb at 16:20:29 Saturday September 21 2002
Cobblers fans booing and moaning etc

KettCobb at 16:17:57 Saturday September 21 2002
Its still 1-0 but personally i think it will finish Swindon 2 Cobblers 0

KettCobb at 16:14:35 Saturday September 21 2002
Poohboro are losing 2-0 to Wigan.

KettCobb at 16:9:42 Saturday September 21 2002
Asamoah on for McGregor...decent start to the 2nd half by us it seems.

KettCobb at 15:47:58 Saturday September 21 2002
Half Time...Swindon 1 Cobblers 0....im off for a fag.

KettCobb at 15:46:7 Saturday September 21 2002
Diamonds 1 Wrexham 1......Remember we aint beaten Swindon since about 1980! Or sommet silly anyway!

KettCobb at 15:42:8 Saturday September 21 2002
Poo are losing 1-0 to Wigan.

Anon at 15:41:25 Saturday September 21 2002
least boro are reverting to form, they're 1-0 down @ wigan

KettCobb at 15:40:51 Saturday September 21 2002
Owens having a mare this season! Missed a pen against Villa aswell didnt he!

Anon at 15:38:38 Saturday September 21 2002
I'm not at all surprised. russel Hoult off for WBA, Owen misses penalty

KettCobb at 15:32:17 Saturday September 21 2002
Egg chasers are now winning 19-0. It seems we will lose this game to Swindon unless we sort things out,its been all Swindon.

Anon at 15:31:59 Saturday September 21 2002
back to usual then :(

KettCobb at 15:31:1 Saturday September 21 2002
Straight in off the free kick Swindon 1 Cobblers 0...here we go again.

KettCobb at 15:30:2 Saturday September 21 2002
Dangerous free kick for Swindon.

KettCobb at 15:27:10 Saturday September 21 2002
Egg Chasers have gone 12-0 up.

KettCobb at 15:26:2 Saturday September 21 2002
Oh Great draw then.I think people are missing the point,the club ISNT vital to the town and thats plainly obvious for everyone to see by the poor attendances. By the way we have had 2 corners and 1 we were offside the other went off for a throw in,good delivery then.

KettCobb at 15:24:2 Saturday September 21 2002
One wins a corner...

Anon at 15:21:49 Saturday September 21 2002
hereford away. venables in the chron saying the usual, "club is vital to town etc etc. well its obviously not in our case. if ever there was a case to do a wimbledon & move its us. least you could honestly say the town doesnt deserve a club, apart from us 3500 idiots

Anon at 15:20:55 Saturday September 21 2002
Hereford away in the ldv

KettCobb at 15:19:40 Saturday September 21 2002
Kettering 0 Northwitch 1 poor old Kettering going straight back down!

KettCobb at 15:18:15 Saturday September 21 2002
Who did we get in the LDV?? And whats this about Terry Venables supporting the SOS appeal?

KettCobb at 15:16:51 Saturday September 21 2002
Sorry to say but they are all over us and they are going to score soon with the amount of pressure they have.

Anon at 15:16:46 Saturday September 21 2002
see soccer am this morning? parkin got kicked in the head by the ref then sent off! hahaha

KettCobb at 15:15:55 Saturday September 21 2002
Spedding just made a superb tackle on Parkin to stop him going 1 on 1 with Harper.

KettCobb at 15:13:28 Saturday September 21 2002
Swindon seem dangerous when they attack and we seem a bit dodgy in defence,Parkin just layed it back to Invincible who shot from long range but Harper gathered it comfortably.

KettCobb at 15:11:39 Saturday September 21 2002
Somehow we were offside from the Corner.

KettCobb at 15:10:52 Saturday September 21 2002
Cobblers Corner after great work from Gabbi..

KettCobb at 15:9:50 Saturday September 21 2002
Direones 0 Wrexham 1(Carlos Edwards)

KettCobb at 15:8:47 Saturday September 21 2002
Invincible heads just past the post for Swindon.Saints are winning :-(

KettCobb at 15:7:36 Saturday September 21 2002
Strangely our fans are in good voice and sound quite loud,i didnt think we would have anyone there!

KettCobb at 15:6:39 Saturday September 21 2002
My mistake,Burgess is suspended aint he so Spedding is playing centre back with Sammo.

KettCobb at 15:5:11 Saturday September 21 2002
Same Line Up as Tuesday as far as i can tell,ok start but i think Swindon will win from what i can tell they seem to be doing better than us and have had a chance already,i'll keep you posted.

Anon at 14:47:31 Saturday September 21 2002
what line up we playing? anybody know?

Anon at 14:5:27 Saturday September 21 2002
I see that terry venables has now supported our cause. i dont wish to sound ungratefull but between des oconner, venables, jo whiley, edu, schrwazer, david gold they could sort out all the problems instead of just saying "oh northampton, get behind them~"

Anon at 11:49:59 Saturday September 21 2002
I think ,ex Cobbler Phil ? Robinson is their manager.

Anon at 11:43:8 Saturday September 21 2002
Hereford away in the broken down vans cup

Rob Dunkley at 9:42:44 Saturday September 21 2002
Hotel Ender. Swindon Fans in both the Arkells Stand (where we are) and the Nationwide Stand have to pay the same as us £19/£21, except for the odd family package like our Tandem etc. The situation is different to Stoke who charged us £17 to be behind one goal and their fans £14 in the other virtually identical stand.

Anon at 8:33:11 Saturday September 21 2002
The latest from today's Financial Times on GDS "Nicholas van Hoogstraten, the property tycoon convicted of manslaughter, has invoked the Human Rights Act in an effort to secure the legal services of a controversial Italian lawyer. Lawyers for the property magnate, held at Belmarsh high-security jail in south-east London, yesterday secured a judicial review of the prison governor's refusal to allow Giovanni di Stefano, who represented Arkan, the Serbian warlord, and the timeshare fraudster John "Goldfinger" Palmer, to visit Mr van Hoogstraten. Mr van Hoogstraten will be sentenced on October 2 for his part in the murder of Mohammed Raja, a former business associate, following a lengthy Old Bailey trial. Mr van Hoogstraten's lawyers said he was entitled to legal assistance "of his own choosing" under human rights legislation. Alan Newman, QC, also argued that it was incorrect to interpret the term "legal adviser" in prison rules so as to mean English solicitors and barristers only. Mr di Stefano is a Rome-based lawyer, although he formally registered yesterday morning with the Law Society of England and Wales as a foreign lawyer. The court was told Mr van Hoogstraten had dispensed with the legal team that handled his murder trial. During this, he frequently appeared to override his barrister, interrupting questions and interjecting constantly."

Ray at 22:55:6 Friday September 20 2002
Please dont forget to place your questions at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/tcmpqa.htm for this weekends question and answer session.

Hotel Ender at 22:28:20 Friday September 20 2002
I think, under league rules, you'll find you can't charge away fans more than home fans if the facilities are the same - strangely if they tooh the roof off the South Stand then you could charge away fans a different rate than the North Stand because the facilities are different. They don't have to be better to charge more - just nothng comparable. What are Swindon fans being charged at Swindon? And why has nobody arranged to do what we did at Orient a couple of years ago - and go in the home enclosures and then congregate together? if I recall the old bill didn't throw anyone out there.

KettCobb at 21:48:2 Friday September 20 2002
The club on the official msg board said about charging away teams extra prices,basically they said no way because its unfair on travelling fans etc

Stalka at 21:47:0 Friday September 20 2002
NTFC@2View Glad you like the photo,please feel free to bid.Sadly I was too young to attend the game, but I have heard a lot about it.The match report on the reverse of the photo makes interesting reading."Whereupon the Arsenal fans astonished at the excellence and speed of Dave Bowen's team,and often delighted with their play ,started the shrill whistle call to the referee that they would like the game to cease" Those were the days!

Anon at 20:56:41 Friday September 20 2002
Don't bite the hand that feeds you Carlsberg! You may regret it....

Bazza at 18:30:36 Friday September 20 2002
What about charging away fans loads to come to Sixfields? Especially for the teams which we know bring good support. I think it would OK to start ripping off the likes of Pish, Luton, QPR, Wycombe etc. How much would we raise by putting an extra fiver on their tickets?

KettCobb at 16:48:4 Friday September 20 2002
Yeh an away game that costs £21!! Fecking rip off!

LH at 16:33:1 Friday September 20 2002
Can we have a bit of perspective pls. We need 400k & your worrying about the Font size in the programme !

Anon at 15:56:2 Friday September 20 2002
hurray, an away game which means an away programme, a decent programme. no more playing guess any font sizes our head of media gareth willsher can use in one prgramme.

Daniel Crouch at 14:28:9 Friday September 20 2002
dear cobblers, my grandad is 91 and he has been a fan for over 84 years. his name is Walter Crouch, i would like to know if any other fan is old then him.

splat at 14:7:6 Friday September 20 2002
What's this I here about Carlsberg giving P'boro £25,000?

Ray at 14:2:45 Friday September 20 2002
I think hes away at present. You can still access the result from the survey button - click on archives.

Ralph at 13:40:26 Friday September 20 2002
It used to be straight forward to skip the inane stuff and read the rest but it takes an age just to do that now!

LH at 10:58:5 Friday September 20 2002
Ray, just out of interest , a couple of weeks ago you run a vote to gauge feelings about donating funds to an undisclosed idea that an overseas poster had . Has that idea died a death or is it being worked on ?

Ray at 9:14:19 Friday September 20 2002
Oh - you mean all the big posts? They will be disappearing shortly. We get them on a regular basis and normally get dumped almost immediately. It just so happens that I cant do any deleting at the moment because of the legal proceedings.

Phil Baron at 9:9:56 Friday September 20 2002
This board mate?

KettCobb at 0:22:2 Friday September 20 2002
Rivals is still shaggin down

Ray at 23:34:2 Thursday September 19 2002
What board is this?

Phil Baron at 23:15:27 Thursday September 19 2002
Ray what is happening to the board...........its beyond help mate?

JDT_NTFC at 22:50:6 Thursday September 19 2002
Why wont bloody rivals work??

NTFC@2view at 22:48:46 Thursday September 19 2002
Were you there Stalka? What a picture. What memories. We were bloody good that night. Jim should have won it with minutes to go, but that's football. Joe Kiernan was a giant that night and outshone Frank McLintock. I'll try a few bob I think.

STALKA at 22:7:34 Thursday September 19 2002
Due to the success of the first sale, I am pleased to auction an original Press Photo from the First Division meeting between Arsenal and Northampton.Jim Hall heads the equalising goal.Pleae bid generously,as once again ALL proceeds will go to the club.To view , http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1862122221

A Childs View at 20:49:55 Thursday September 19 2002
Rubber Duck - no offence but that's a pretty stoopid question!

Sixfields Banker at 19:24:40 Thursday September 19 2002
umm..... i could guess

RUBBER DUCK at 18:46:58 Thursday September 19 2002
Does any one know if we have the funds to sign Armand One?

Ray at 17:18:3 Thursday September 19 2002
There will be a TCMP Q&A session this coming Sunday. Questions and answers will be posted at http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ntfc/tcmpqa.htm The file is open for posting your questions now.

Greg at 17:1:9 Thursday September 19 2002
£21 to get into swindon or £19 if purchased in advance is a huge rip off but i will still be there, So why dont we adopt the same policy,charge the away fans an extra £3, if they bring 1000 3K can then go straight into the SOS appeal... and when its cardiff charge £5 extra

Bazza at 16:5:22 Thursday September 19 2002
VINCE, what's Tom Barry's position now?

Vince at 15:34:11 Thursday September 19 2002
Bazza, thats great and keep it up. As for the low attendances it really is a problem and I wish we knew the answer. I suspect its down to a combimation of many factors and there is no quick fix. A few more exciting performances like tuesdays and I'm sure that fans will start to drift back.

Ray at 15:22:5 Thursday September 19 2002
The posts will be removed shortly. They have to stay for the moment whilst the evidence for the libel is seen. Sorry.

Bazza at 14:27:35 Thursday September 19 2002
Vince, I'm one of those who has my money ready. I was trying to find some reason for recent poor attendances. RAY, can you get rid of these spoiling posts?

The_Chairman at 14:19:47 Thursday September 19 2002
Just for the record - at 1.45p.m.today I delivered a cheque to the Club for £2922.00 which represents the car park donations to date. All money collected is being handed over by arrangement with the Club, and I would like to thank all those who gave up their time to collect and all that contributed to this magnificent sum.

Vince at 14:14:20 Thursday September 19 2002
Having looked in to this before I think the club found that on balance that saturday games were better attended than mid week games so I would guess that they would not look to add to the number of mid week games, although personally I enjoy occasional friday night games. As for the car park donations people either donate or they don't, most do and do so willingly and there is no pressure for those who don't want too. Lots of fans even have their money ready and plenty of fans who don't park also make donations. I don't think it is putting people off coming to Sixfields and there is no more pressure to donate than there is to buy a programme, although the overall cost of attending football must have reduced attendances particularly if someone was bringing a partner and kids. There is also plenty of competition for "leisure money" and Wimbledons plans to start playing at MK's from 26th December this year won't help.

Bazza at 13:48:20 Thursday September 19 2002
I don't know how anyone else feels but with family commitments etc., I often find it easier to get to mid-week or Friday night matches than I do Saturday matches. Has any research been done on the how gates would be altered by playing more games in the week?

Car Park at 13:31:32 Thursday September 19 2002
Bazza, I reckon most people have no problem with the £2 donation and I would be surprised if anyone decided not to come on the strength of that alone. I just think 3 games in 7 days is too much for anyones pocket. Anyway if when the club is in the cart, fans can't find £2 for a donation for car parking then its the end. Those travelling to Swindon on Saturday will probably pay £3-£5 pound for car parking and a massive £21 to get in!!. It seems Cobblers fan's dont know when they are well off.

Bazza at 13:23:18 Thursday September 19 2002
The Cobblers and The Chron launch the SOS campaign, imploring not only the faithful and casual supporters to back the club but the whole town (county?) and what happens? Smaller crowds. I can understand apathy from the non-committed but why are the loyal fans staying away in their thousands? it may simply be that tickets for three home games in a week is too much for many people to afford and hence they attend only one game. It may be that some people are intimidated by the campaign and feel that they are pressured to pay £2 for parking, £1 for 50/50 ticket and £2 for a programme as well as the entrance ticket and the extra fiver to pay is putting them off, or are people under the immpression that the car park fee is compulsory? If this is the case then SOS should be abandoned immediately, an extra thousand or so on the gate must be better than collecting £2 from every car. I'm sure it's not the team, we've had far worse starts than this season and mantained attendances. Perhaps we only get some people out if we are either stuggling at the bottom or flying high and mid-table doesn't motivate them. Anyone else got any thoughts?

LH at 12:59:57 Thursday September 19 2002
My speliings crap isnt it !

LH at 12:58:48 Thursday September 19 2002
Nice to see plenty of activity on the offical site regarding SOS appeal. Like how the club really seems to be trying to get kids through the door . Activities may not be to eveyones taste but they seem to be trying to offer something for all segements of Cobblers support. Could develop into a nicely balanced campaign. Credit where its due I think somebodys been thinking about what & how to promote the club after taking a bit of critiscm on board.

Anon at 21:10:50 Wednesday September 18 2002
KC you haven't got a clue about the football business have you? Stonhill is not responsible for the decline of the club,its the stupid way all football clubs have been run over the years, and Stonhill and co have been victims of that system.But what would you have said a couple of season ago if they said no more players on high wages, we will just protect league football in Northampton and run the club on a shoestring and it doesn't matter as long as we survive, because thats all we can afford. I just bet in that senario you would be shouting sack the board, or get your bloody cheque books out. Trouble is people like you want their cake and eat it.

A Childs View at 21:1:21 Wednesday September 18 2002
Aaah - wasn't it nice last night!! The team upped the work rate by about 100% and didn't it pay off! They hassled, harried and totally got their just rewards. Gabbi playing off One is working wonders - he can drop off the play and float around the box, very akin to what he did for Darlo and more his game than winning the headers. KB got everything spot on - I criticise him when he muffs it up, but, fair play, everything was right last night. For 90 minutes I forgot all the crap surrounding my club, sung songs with fellow Cobblers fans and left delighted with the evening - it does make all the pain seem a little more worthwhile. Swindon and Mansfield on the horizon - its gotta be more of the same, even though we are away at Swindon. Play 442 and pretend we are at home to Colchester! Its a shame we shown Huddersfield a little too much respect - they were not the team we played last year and, with a bit more adventure and industry, we could have done better. Good post from Kameron - I agree with all that you say, I also endorse those others posters who are saying no money to the current board - they'll only waste it. I like the latest offer - give us £100 now and we'll give you £20 off next year's season ticket - if we are in existence that is!! I'm really tempted by that - honestly, if ever proof was needed that they are commercial muppets that's got to be it - I'll be amazed if anyone takes it up. Well done KB and the boys, great performance - Stonhill et al, sod off as quick as possible please, get the accountants in now whilst there is still time! Dennis Wise on 35k a week - just what was Peter Taylor thinking?

NTFC@2view at 20:0:40 Wednesday September 18 2002
A right band of sunshine you are KC.

KC at 19:8:32 Wednesday September 18 2002
I have a concern about the S.O.S Scheme, it should be branded S.O.A ( Save our Arses) as the board of directors are the only people who will benefit. The S.O.S scheme should be structured only by the supervision of appointed administrators who will ensure that the creditors be dealt with on a fair basis. This usually works by pence in the pound offerings to creditors and inturn discounting the debt, and ensuring supplier relations are maintained. The club should be placed into administration a.s.a.p, this will allow for protection against winding up orders and also make the football club more attractive to potential investors. There is only two reasons that this football club is not entering into administation 1) The board of directors have no idea about how to run a high turnover business and are ignoring or havent taken the advice of the clubs legal people. 2) The club see's the 500,000 sterling capital raise as a way to pay the director PG's (Personal Guarantee's)to Co-op.Under administration they would be treated as a standard creditor and will recieve only a fraction of the amount. Mr Stonhill advised the clubs supporters and investors that it would be extremely unlikely that the club would survive administration, Why ? With reduced creditor books, Additional QUALIFIED directors to re-asses the clubs short and long term strategies/goals, Corporate protection,cost management, The club would have a proper platform for recovery. Mr Stonhill you are misleading all people involved in Northampton Town football club! Throwing 500,000 at the club and generating extra revenues is only buying time. The board must ask question, How did we get into this mess in the first place ? Who is responsible ?. The current board of directors are demonstating Zero business skills and they belong in the stands not in the board room. If Northampton Town FC was a listed company with the correct shareholder spread the market would have removed the board by now, Football clubs can no longer be treated as a rich man's hobby the profit margins are reduced on previous years. Gary Hodder may be the stronger of the board members but if Forester is allowed to leave on the bosman rule he will gain no sympathy. I understand that stonhill and co have made available 100,000 to start the campaign, where has this money been placed, has proof been provided ? I hope this email has provided some thoughts.

Ted at 19:8:18 Wednesday September 18 2002
For the last time. I only post as Ted!I also did say that some time ago that I would not slate the Trust again.I still think that the Trust has many faults,and still has a long way to go to unite the support of NTFC.However we do all need to pull together at this time,and whoever posted that libellous comment is totally out of order.Getting back to Football matters.What a superb performance last night.Every player was excellent,and it was just a shame that so few were there to see it.Mind you perhaps it was justice that the 'fair- Weather'Fans missed out!

Kameron at 19:6:59 Wednesday September 18 2002
I have a concern about the S.O.S Scheme, it should be branded S.O.A ( Save our Arses) as the board of directors are the only people who will benefit. The S.O.S scheme should be structured only by the supervision of appointed administrators who will ensure that the creditors be dealt with on a fair basis. This usually works by pence in the pound offerings to creditors and inturn discounting the debt, and ensuring supplier relations are maintained. The club should be placed into administration a.s.a.p, this will allow for protection against winding up orders and also make the football club more attractive to potential investors. There is only two reasons that this football club is not entering into administation 1) The board of directors have no idea about how to run a high turnover business and are ignoring or havent taken the advice of the clubs legal people. 2) The club see's the 500,000 sterling capital raise as a way to pay the director PG's (Personal Guarantee's)to Co-op.Under administration they would be treated as a standard creditor and will recieve only a fraction of the amount. Mr Stonhill advised the clubs supporters and investors that it would be extremely unlikely that the club would survive administration, Why ? With reduced creditor books, Additional QUALIFIED directors to re-asses the clubs short and long term strategies/goals, Corporate protection,cost management, The club would have a proper platform for recovery. Mr Stonhill you are misleading all people involved in Northampton Town football club! Throwing 500,000 at the club and generating extra revenues is only buying time. The board must ask question, How did we get into this mess in the first place ? Who is responsible ?. The current board of directors are demonstating Zero business skills and they belong in the stands not in the board room. If Northampton Town FC was a listed company with the correct shareholder spread the market would have removed the board by now, Football clubs can no longer be treated as a rich man's hobby the profit margins are reduced on previous years. Gary Hodder may be the stronger of the board members but if Forester is allowed to leave on the bosman rule he will gain no sympathy. I understand that stonhill and co have made available 100,000 to start the campaign, where has this money been placed, has proof been provided ? Your thoughts would be appreciated

LH at 17:44:10 Wednesday September 18 2002
Also agree with previous posting re: Carruthers . If he keeps developing & progressing like he has the last 6 months I think he could make the top grade. Could we have at last developed a Youth player worth something just at the right time ?

Ray at 17:42:10 Wednesday September 18 2002
To get back on the "other" site Carl - email with a request.

Anon at 17:35:3 Wednesday September 18 2002
but the big question is will we ever win by anything more thsn 4-1?

LH at 16:32:25 Wednesday September 18 2002
Today is truly a special day . I agree with NTFC@2view's last posting.

NTFC@2view at 16:28:29 Wednesday September 18 2002
Go for it. There might not be a future (Mr Bush might bomb us by mistake) so live for today! Get One and Gill signed on before we're stopped from doing it. I'm living in the past - last night to be exact - and thinking of nearly 5 with Gabb's back heel and Derek's last second effort.

Carl15 at 16:27:36 Wednesday September 18 2002
Amazing, great game of football last night, and hardly a word, and here's me no longer being able to get on the 'other' site, hope you know what I mean Ray, is there anyway back on? Thought the first 15 minutes last night we blasted 'em away. Completely brilliant. Chris Carruthers, first miilion pound player what do you think? Up the Cobblers

Anon at 15:58:49 Wednesday September 18 2002
Football sense, and business sense are as different as chalk and cheese,spash the cash and have the chance of a good team in a bankrup club, or cut your cloth according to income and you have a poor team in the non league. Which do you prefer?

NTFC@2view at 15:58:34 Wednesday September 18 2002
I obviously don't know for sure, Final Proof, but I think Ted posts as Ted. Perhaps your last post was as anon?

not so ignorant now! at 14:42:46 Wednesday September 18 2002
thanks for that Ray - that really is quite amazing - so you can tell who I am and where I am? oooer!

Ray at 14:39:51 Wednesday September 18 2002
When you log onto the internet, you are allocated at IP address by your ISP - its in the form of a set of 4 numbers. From the IP address we can trace who makes posts.

ignorant at 14:10:36 Wednesday September 18 2002
what's an IP address?

Final Proof at 13:40:9 Wednesday September 18 2002
I think the anon posting at 0:13 is full and final proof that a small minority (probably one, and probably Ted) have got a fixation with hating the Trust, and explains how in the last few months they have recieved critisicm irrespective of what they have done. From wher I stand the Trust seem to be the one shining light of activity at a time when the campaign seems to be slow at getting started. Well done Vince, thanks for keeping us updated, well done the trust and as for the poster at 0:13 put up some real argument or be taken for the prat you are

Bexxy at 12:58:12 Wednesday September 18 2002
IVE FOUND IT!!!!! Home V Wigan - 29th April 99 - Savage credited with hat-trick!!! (3-3 draw) Not scored one since till last night... (i think) Hope this doesnt mean we'll be getting relegated again....

Bexxy at 12:50:19 Wednesday September 18 2002
TO ANON>>> Do you really think anyone connected with the Trust would collect money off willing Cobblers (and visiting!!) fans, for thier own personal gain??? I certainly couldnt do it or live with it, and at the end of the day id imagine the Trust will be handing a cheque over to NTFC with a total amount raised from these collections, so i wouldnt have thought they would lie about it!! Do us all a favour and flush your head down the loo or something,eh!!

THE LAST HAT-TRICK??? at 12:41:47 Wednesday September 18 2002
Was the last Cobblers hat-trick really from Chris Freestone ..or what?? We were discussing last night and some of us remembered Savage getting a 'nearly hatrick' a couple of seasons ago... I think it was V Milwall at home and he scored 2 pens and i think we credited him with the other one too (went in off various people i think!) That didnt really count though.... esp. since A) 2 of the goals were penalties and B) We didnt even win! (3-3 if anyones forgotten!) WELL DONE MARCO!! (About bl00dy time!!)

Ray at 11:57:32 Wednesday September 18 2002
For those concerned: The posting at 0:13 hasnt been deleted yet as investigations take place. Once the IP address has been determined then it will be deleted.

NTFC@2view at 10:38:1 Wednesday September 18 2002
"Northampton Town 7 Manchester United 0" Meanwhile, on CC, "My Travel club is better then yours!" Twáts! What with 3,666 and this, no wonder we're in trouble!

NO1COBBLER at 8:31:58 Wednesday September 18 2002
This is a message for DR4E. There is no way you can compete with Division 2 teams. First of all losing to Cambridge 4-1 and now Bournemouth 3-1. Isn't this trying to tel you something. Apart from you being crap if you get promoted then you are going straight back down.

Jimtc at 6:27:27 Wednesday September 18 2002
Anon at 0:13, You will be hearing from my solicitor. (I have E-mailed Ray for your I.P. address)

To Anon at 2:13:2 Wednesday September 18 2002
I cant be bothered, you just dont realise what a tosser you are, does anyone know who this idiot is please out him, i would love to.... him. He doesnt even go to the matches!!!

KettCobb at 0:50:23 Wednesday September 18 2002
why on earth do ppl have a pop at the trust?! They are doing their bit to help save the club,what are u doing?

Anon at 0:28:55 Wednesday September 18 2002
Eejit,gobshite,ermm divvy.To name but a few arsehole.

THE TRUST IS THERE TO SAVE THE CLUB at 0:19:49 Wednesday September 18 2002
Can anybody remember when the trust first started? I remember. One of the aims of the trust was to make sure that the club never got itself into a financial mess again. Well whats happening now? The club is in a worse financial state and yet all the trust has done is to complain like a whinny child that it wanted a second director. If it had stopped whinny and actually got on with the job it was set up to do, then perhaps we might not be in this mess yet again. Don't give any money to the trust it will not be able to do anything.

Anon at 0:13:57 Wednesday September 18 2002
This posting is subject to legal action.Ray.
KettCobb at 0:10:34 Wednesday September 18 2002
Tonights game,absolutely amazing performance! Gabbi u were top class mate,certainly rolled back the years! And the Flab ;-) Also we must sign up Mr One!
Anon at 23:28:13 Tuesday September 17 2002
well done Vince and anyone who donated.
Vince at 23:14:41 Tuesday September 17 2002
Many thanks to all who donated before tonights game to the Car Parking Donation Scheme. A total of £1047.58 was collected which considering the low attendance for the game was very good. Thanks again and keep those donations rolling in at the next home game.
Swindon at 22:17:27 Tuesday September 17 2002
Coppell answers SOS call 17 Sep Swindon boss Andy King hopes the appointment of Steve Coppell as his assistant will lift the struggling Second Division outfit. Swindon lost their sixth match in a row last weekend and King sees the former Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Brentford manager as the short-term answer to their problems. King said: "Hopefully, his arrival will lift the side and provide us with some fresh ideas to help us get through this difficult period. "Steve will bring a different approach and he has a tremendous amount of managerial experience we can tap into." Malcolm Crosby, who had been the assistant boss, takes charge of reserve team affairs.
Going up going Up!! at 22:9:59 Tuesday September 17 2002
Where are all the Direones!!!!!! Staying down!!!!!!
Anon at 21:5:58 Tuesday September 17 2002
4-1. Gabbi hat-trick.
Sean from KLondon at 21:5:54 Tuesday September 17 2002
4-1 and Cobblers players have scored all 5 goals!!!
Anon at 21:3:50 Tuesday September 17 2002
"No, one is a Colly fan, you half wit" is the correct grammatical version of your phrase. Quarter wit!
Colly Polly at 21:0:9 Tuesday September 17 2002
No one is a Colchester fan, your halfwit Anon
Oh no a sending off at 20:59:6 Tuesday September 17 2002
Luton losing at home to Mansfield!!!
Anon at 20:58:38 Tuesday September 17 2002
Must be a touchy Colly fan..........
Penalty at 20:58:21 Tuesday September 17 2002
4 - 1
Prof. Bowel Movements at 20:57:38 Tuesday September 17 2002
Anon please make an appointment to see me, i will sew your passageway up and then you can act hard..
How are at 20:56:39 Tuesday September 17 2002
Poshy, Dimeys and Cambies getting on, shut that door!!
Colly!! at 20:55:30 Tuesday September 17 2002
You tosser, they are called Colchester or United or the Us, go and deepcut your balls!
Anon at 20:54:14 Tuesday September 17 2002
Ruskington inbred you guessed right, I was too scared to go tonight, my brown trousers are in the wash
Deepcut Cobbler at 20:54:8 Tuesday September 17 2002
Colly have 52 percent possession with us 3-1 up? Attendance 3663 or is that the sponsors name? Why are you all on here? Get down to Sixfields. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Iraqi Abdul at 20:53:11 Tuesday September 17 2002
Who has scored for the mighty ones!!!
Ruskington Fen Cobbler at 20:51:57 Tuesday September 17 2002
Are you the same anon that goes on and on about the Cobblers, and you are not at the match, what a w....r, I thought you were especially as someone has threatened to kick your head in I can understand why you wouldnt be there tonight sh+tter, ha ha ha! Get back in your hole loser.
It is 3-1 at 20:40:5 Tuesday September 17 2002
Hold on we are going up, Direones 1-1
Anon at 20:39:45 Tuesday September 17 2002
sean has just said 3-1!!!
Whats the score?? at 20:37:38 Tuesday September 17 2002
????
Sean from London at 20:30:49 Tuesday September 17 2002
3-1
Sean from London at 20:12:30 Tuesday September 17 2002
O ne O ne O ne Cobblers!
Anon at 20:1:39 Tuesday September 17 2002
bbc essex: "Marco Gabbiadini up to his usual tricks...throwing himself to the floor."
Anon at 20:1:39 Tuesday September 17 2002
bbc essex: "Marco Gabbiadini up to his usual tricks...throwing himself to the floor."
Anon at 20:1:5 Tuesday September 17 2002
gifted goal from an awful mistake
Anon at 19:59:53 Tuesday September 17 2002
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLL
commentary at 19:59:4 Tuesday September 17 2002
the commentary on bbc essex via cobblers world is good. they are going mad at gabbiadini diving
Kameron Cole at 18:34:57 Tuesday September 17 2002
Di Stefano made a substantial offer that over valued the club based on its liabilities, the revised offer was a little one sided but the club may have moved forward. He is guilty however of demotivating the club at a difficult time. Remember people are creatures of habit if you put them in the same situation they usually do the same thing. I.e If he lied about the 600,000 then it may be unlikely that he would have financed the clubs day day operations as promised.
Bravo at 18:32:26 Tuesday September 17 2002
Absolutely spot on Kameron. I won't give a single penny until I'm sure there's a plan and some guarantees. I applaud the people raising money for their loyalty but it ain't solving anything and ain't likely to until this is professionally organised as you describe.
End of the Season? at 18:32:14 Tuesday September 17 2002
Anon at 16:22 (or should we say Ted) what do you mean Sixfields will make a donation at the end of the season? The campaign is called "Save Our Season" So what good is a donation after the event? It seems that Sixfields travel will only give the club money if they get something back for themselves usually at the cost of the club. Your statement speaks volumes and shows enormous disrespect for the club and all other fans who are trying to keep the club alive. If thats your attitude then Sixfields Travel can stick there cash where the sun don't shine
Sounds Like at 18:25:48 Tuesday September 17 2002
Cor blimey, don't Kameron Cole sound just like that nice bloke Mr Di Stefano? are they related? I think we should be told.
Kameron C at 18:24:21 Tuesday September 17 2002
Sixfields Travel, who owns that ? And why monies at the end of the season ?
Anon at 18:24:10 Tuesday September 17 2002
No, just my sad friend, who whants a fight.
ANON at 18:22:13 Tuesday September 17 2002
At the end of the season Sixfields Travel will hand over another large amount to N.T.F.C. on top of the sponsored games, match balls, players raffles e.ct-ect.
kameron at 18:17:52 Tuesday September 17 2002
Are you talking to me ?
KettCobb at 18:16:45 Tuesday September 17 2002
Its all too complicated for me,i just go along and pay my money and hope i can help! Im off to the game now,hopefully we will get a big-ish crowd,doubtful tho,altho i did receieve a fone call from my mrs at about 4:30 to say she had just whizzed past Sixfields on her way to Hobby Craft and said there seemed to be alot of fans about already. My Prediction,either a boring draw OR a good win for Cobblers possibly 3-1.One and Forrester to start up front i hope!
Anon at 18:13:42 Tuesday September 17 2002
Your gonna get your f*cking head kicked in!
Kameron Cole at 18:13:6 Tuesday September 17 2002
I have a concern about the S.O.S Scheme, it should be branded S.O.A ( Save our Arses) as the board of directors are the only people who will benefit. The S.O.S scheme should be structured only by the supervision of appointed administrators who will ensure that the creditors be dealt with on a fair basis. This usually works by pence in the pound offerings to creditors and inturn discounting the debt, and ensuring supplier relations are maintained. The club should be placed into administration a.s.a.p, this will allow for protection against winding up orders and also make the football club more attractive to potential investors. There is only two reasons that this football club is not entering into administation 1) The board of directors have no idea about how to run a high turnover business and are ignoring or havent taken the advice of the clubs legal people. 2) The club see's the 500,000 sterling capital raise as a way to pay the director PG's (Personal Guarantee's)to Co-op.Under administration they would be treated as a standard creditor and will recieve only a fraction of the amount. Mr Stonhill advised the clubs supporters and investors that it would be extremely unlikely that the club would survive administration, Why ? With reduced creditor books, Additional QUALIFIED directors to re-asses the clubs short and long term strategies/goals, Corporate protection,cost management, The club would have a proper platform for recovery. Mr Stonhill you are misleading all people involved in Northampton Town football club! Throwing 500,000 at the club and generating extra revenues is only buying time. The board must ask question, How did we get into this mess in the first place ? Who is responsible ?. The current board of directors are demonstating Zero business skills and they belong in the stands not in the board room. If Northampton Town FC was a listed company with the correct shareholder spread the market would have removed the board by now, Football clubs can no longer be treated as a rich man's hobby the profit margins are reduced on previous years. Gary Hodder may be the stronger of the board members but if Forester is allowed to leave on the bosman rule he will gain no sympathy. I understand that stonhill and co have made available 100,000 to start the campaign, where has this money been placed, has proof been provided ? I hope this email has provided some thoughts.
Anon at 18:0:45 Tuesday September 17 2002
and dont forget the extra free tickets!!
Ted the twat at 17:56:5 Tuesday September 17 2002
Ted, you have a go at the trust for raising £2000 from car park donations and then praise Sixfields for sponsering a game costing them £3000 raqised from fans when only £1500 goes to the club and the Sixfields exec get free drinks and a meal into the bargain? I think I will give my money to the trust at least it all ends up going to the cobblers instead of the stadium managers the borough council and Barry Parkers belly, what a twat
Anon at 17:30:53 Tuesday September 17 2002
isnt that why Andy Woodman was 'released'?
Anon at 17:29:55 Tuesday September 17 2002
based on the last couple of games you could spend 45 minutes shagging in the oppositions penalty box without being noticed. not sure what the opponents goalie would have to say about it though...he may even join in.
To Anon at 17:11:42 Tuesday September 17 2002
Sponsored shag like you do in the Racecourse bogs for free!!
LH at 17:11:12 Tuesday September 17 2002
What are you going to do for the other 14 minutes ?
Ralph2 at 16:47:2 Tuesday September 17 2002
Could you get enough blokes though? ;-)
Anon at 16:31:41 Tuesday September 17 2002
ralph2 - maybe I could do a sponsored shag at half time on the pitch -
To Anon at 16:17:4 Tuesday September 17 2002
You can have a good kicking on or off the pitch, pea brain!
Ralph2 at 16:11:13 Tuesday September 17 2002
If you could consumate the wedding at half time on the pitch it may help the attendance along.
Anon at 15:53:57 Tuesday September 17 2002
can people get married on the pitch?
KettCobb at 14:43:35 Tuesday September 17 2002
Problem is Mal the people of Northampton dont seem to care enough to give us money for nothing which is why we need to think of things we can offer the public.If we have some decent stuff on offer people are alot more likely to part with their hard earned.
Mal at 14:27:25 Tuesday September 17 2002
Whats happened to the 24,000 or more that went to Wembley to see us gain promotion against Swansea. All those so called supporteres for a day at least. If everyone who went put in a quid, just for that fantastic memory, thats 24,000 quid more to save the Cobblers.
NorthStandSinger at 12:15:27 Tuesday September 17 2002
Whos doing the mcgregor hair thing that is in the daily star today?
GOPP at 11:22:16 Tuesday September 17 2002
Sportsnapper you hate the club and have nothing constructive to say.Why not own up to your true love,YOURSELF
Where' s Brian Update at 11:22:3 Tuesday September 17 2002
I've just spoke to Brian and told him to get himself to the game tonight. He said he'd have to see, he didn't like what that guy shouted at him, I told him the idiot who told him to @*#* off was no where about now and to get back in his seat.
NTFC@2view at 11:9:31 Tuesday September 17 2002
For Fúcks sake - well said. 'Fed up' - with a cráp whinge like that we are better off if you stay away, or you'd be on at the players before kick off.
For Fúcks sake, get behind us!!!!!!!!! at 0:8:20 Tuesday September 17 2002
YOU DONT HAVE TO PAY £2 FOR PARKING, BUY YOUR TICKET BY PHONE TOMORROW DAY TIME ON 01604 588338 THEN PICK THEM UP ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK, DONT BUY FOOD, THE CLUB SEES NONE OF THE CASH ANYWAY, YOU DONT HAVE TO BUY A 50:50 TICKET......YOU DONT HAVE TO BUY A PROGRAMME,..... NEED I GO ON, JUST GET DOWN THERE...............
The_Chairman at 0:1:16 Tuesday September 17 2002
For all those people who think that standing terracing returning is just a matter of taking out seats, please think on this. The Football Grounds Licensing Authority will not permit standing to be introduced into all seater grounds. Grounds where there is a mixture - including Nene Park - have got round this by having the bare number of seats prior to the requirement coming in, such as the Bescott Stadium and Glanford Park. So forget that idea and get on up to Sixfields and fill the empty seats without carping and moaning so much. The car park donation is just that - if you don't want to put in then don't do it. Some didn't on Saturday but most did and we will be collecting tomorrow again. Thanks again to all that did contribute including those who parked elsewhere or walked but still put a donation in.
Ray at 23:38:39 Monday September 16 2002
If anyone wants to spend money on advertising on a website - let me know - it will be less than £1200 and half of it wont go to Premium TV
comment at 23:16:34 Monday September 16 2002
buy a dictionary it will completely improve your spelling
Fed Up Completley at 23:4:27 Monday September 16 2002
I like lots of other people will not be going to the match to-morrow £2 to park the car, £2 for a programme £1 for a 50/50 ticket que up at kiosk to purchase a £14 ticket (at least half hour) que up to get in ground with ticket. Once in ground que up for crap hot dog (no onions) £2.50 can't have a cup of tea run out of money ! so looks like i will go to 1 home game out of 4. Suggestion un-bolt the seats out of the home end, let 1500 people stand for £10 Cash it will be easy to get in and will generate some needed cash which they are all crying that they need. cooments please.
To Anon at 22:38:26 Monday September 16 2002
No chat or pint just knuckles and my boot!
From can Us message board at 22:17:54 Monday September 16 2002
after todays news from the Cobbler`s camp this afternoon, that they must find £500,000 before the end of year, or end up in recievership,we can kiss good bye any chance of them signing armonde One on a permanent basis. which is a pity because i am sure that the money saved from his wages, would have been put towards offering andy Duncan a fresh contract And i don`t think a survey amongst the U`s fans is needed to find out who they would prefer to have in the team So i reckon its bad news for the Cobblers & BAD NEWS FOR CAMBRIDGE UTD
Big Roy at 20:45:39 Monday September 16 2002
Thanks for dem kind words Harry. I do me best ya know.
KettCobb at 20:45:15 Monday September 16 2002
The day Diamonds become the No1 team in Northants is the day i get told im actually a woman.
Desperate Dan at 20:1:54 Monday September 16 2002
Two adults, two children, Diamonds v Wrexham 28quid, nice family club no car parking charges,great grub, no swearing, good team, promotion contenders,Pride of Northants.
Anon at 19:50:7 Monday September 16 2002
4200 drilling cobblers thats as many as the dim-ones got last home game, are we now sinking that low?
Anon at 18:48:14 Monday September 16 2002
Is the Trust a charity? If so, would it not be possible for them to claim 28p in every £1 donation back from the taxman?
jimttc at 17:30:29 Monday September 16 2002
Trust travel can't sponsor a game at sixfields as we don't have the funds, as we always run at a loss
Anon at 17:21:43 Monday September 16 2002
Sorry, hard days work, make that 6.30?
Anon to Anon at20:6:59 at 17:14:4 Monday September 16 2002
Here i am, some people do work, for a living, i'm up for meeting you, even though you do seem a little sad, before the Colchester game for a pint, chat & scrap. Say 1.45 outside chevys?
Anon at 17:13:45 Monday September 16 2002
theres mo point in buying food at the ground as the club doesnt see a penny of it
Anne Aggram at 16:56:34 Monday September 16 2002
Nosey Parker - Ye rank poser! lol
Nosey Parker at 16:48:31 Monday September 16 2002
The latest "get money" scheme is phoning around everyone asking if they want to advertise on there web site......£1200 for the season for a shit web site........lol what chance do they have .......non ethey do not have a clue the marketing people do they £1200 lol funny as hell
Doomed at 16:10:31 Monday September 16 2002
It's a different world for young 'uns. I used to get up the ground at 1:30 and stand and chat with my mates about football. We called that pre-match entertainment. All this about food. We had homes in those days and had food there. The CG was for football, not a restaurant - but we didn't really have them either. We had cafes. Blokes would come from Timken or Pianoforte Supplies or the Carriage Works at Wolverton from a Saturday shift, seven while half twalve, with their sandwiches. You'd get the Redwell Carnival Band giving it a blow and sometimes hummed along to a tune at half time, which was there to separate the 2 halves, not as a 'leisure window'. Parking? Walk from Abington Park if you were posh and had a car, otherwise walk from the station or wherever. Nowadays 4000 crowd, 2500 cars; no wonder there's no Summer. 18,000 on Boxing Day v York City - both teams mid table. Everyone had new gloves and a cigar and wore a mac. And we used to win 7 or 8-1. But not always. It used to be called football and was what you did, now it's just one arm of the entertainment 'industry'. No wonder no-one goes.
United Front at 13:19:10 Monday September 16 2002
I agree totally with Drilling Cobbler and the points he makes. The most worrying thing is that the club has known about this situation for weeks/months and what ideas has it come up with? Auctioning Jeff Whitley's shirt, allowing the Trust to collect £2 parking, begging for donations and....thats about it. OK, so they are telling us to watch this space for information about fund raising ideas, but I thought that time was of the essence after their (arbitary?) deadline of Jan 31st. I just feel that the onus has been placed very much upon the supporters to come up with the money and as we have seen with the attendance on Saturday, with the exception of the hard core of 3,000 people, apathy rules.
Who would employ Anon? at 11:50:11 Monday September 16 2002
he is a basket case, he probably models straightjackets as had plenty of experience...
Attendances-------- at 11:48:51 Monday September 16 2002
Attendances are down; no goals, crap food and drink, queues, parking, sitting near me, and because when the Cobbs were at the County Ground they were part of the fabric of the town, countless Hotelenders just do not and will not go to Sexfields - give up on them - they wont come back unless we are in the first division - there needs to be a transport plan to get people from Town/Eastern District/MK to the ground and away quickly, there needs to be other things to do before the game... but you knew all this!!! Anyway - i dont care I will still be there even if on the racecourse!!!
Anon at 11:46:27 Monday September 16 2002
thats the company i am employed by.
Ruskington Fen Cobbler at 11:45:0 Monday September 16 2002
Im alive and kicking, well I was up the Cobblers supporters club house Mollys Bar Friday!!!!
Dan at 11:38:15 Monday September 16 2002
I've approached the PR manager of the company (and a big company at that)to see if they would be interested in sponsoring the Cobblers in any way. He needs to see the commercial director and can't see why they can't have an advertising board at Sixfields. If this comes off £1500 to NTFC. I also convinced a colleague that rather than treat her son to a Direones match for his 12th birthday, why doesn't she take him Cobblers v Mansfield instead. 2 Adults, 2 Children £38 for the tickets. They'll buy a programme, possibly some food. Trying to think of other ways getting cash into NTFC. Can't afford to donate any myself, so exploring other avenues. I can't believe saturdays attendance was below 5,000. there surely wernt much more empty spaces than there were for the Crewe game. Anyone else approached their companies/friends etc?
The Drilling Cobbler at 11:38:3 Monday September 16 2002
After Saturdays attendance and the quality of the product that was on offer, 4-4200 is the likely figure to be expected for the visit of Colchester tomorrow. So clearly the people of Northampton have not taken the SOS appeal to their hearts. Which doesnt surprise me one bit. The major problem with the current board is that they are clearly holding out in the hope that someone is not only prepared to invest in the club but is also prepared to pay 'good money' for their shares. This will NEVER happen. They have blamed the current financial crisis on the ITV digital saga - whilst I accept that it hasnt helped, lets cast our minds back to February when we were all asked to stump up this seasons season ticket money early to assist with cash floww - a while before the financial mess of the leagues TV 'sponsors' came to light. It was evident then that the club was heading towards the mess that it is currently in. And lets also not forget the 100k loan from the PFA, the 50k loan from the council - again well before the collapse of ITV digital. So hiding behind that particulary smoke screen does not wash with me. Whilst I am prepared to work for the Trust(at least shares are offered in exchange for investment), I would NEVER give money direct to NTFC whilst the current regime is still in control. In my view they simply cannot be trusted. The 100k they have supposedly pledged - is that a loan or an actual donation? And lets not forget that if the club does go bust they will not get a penny of their money back, so it is in their financial interests to keep it afloat. Personnaly, the threat of administration does not overly concern me - maybe the administrators would be more successful in finding a potential saviour. Surely it would be in the best interests of the club to call in the administrators NOW whilst there is still time to turn things around. Jan31st is over 4months away - I for one would be considerably more passionate about fundraising if I knew WHERE the money was going. Who does NTFC actually owe money to apart from the bank and its own directors? Presumably Jan31st is when the money actaully runs out? If so, it is around the time when it happened last season. The club needs to be considerably more open with regards to its current accounts, and offer something in return for 'donations'. Even a raffle with a really top prize(eg around the world holiday for two) with tickets costing 100quid each would be good for starters. Simply asking people who are on 2/3/4oo/5ooquid a week to help pay the wages of underperforming players/Chief execs who are on 1/2/3/4thousand pounds a weeks is in itself insulting and is doomed to failure. The attendance on Saturday said it all.
jimttc at 11:5:15 Monday September 16 2002
Good to see your still with us, John. How is Lincoln this morning.
Transfer JT to Watford!!! at 10:51:43 Monday September 16 2002
5 foott tall eyes of blue Jimmy Tomlins after UUUUU
Tomlin IS THE BOSS! at 10:50:35 Monday September 16 2002
We love u Jimmy we do!!!
Kicking Head at 10:48:2 Monday September 16 2002
Wheres Anon, hiding in the nursery school!!!
Jimttc at 9:58:48 Monday September 16 2002
Ray, While you persist in allowing anonomous comments or comments using other persons names you will not get reasonable debate on this site.
Ray at 8:55:33 Monday September 16 2002
I think you will find that if you read my post again that I am not anti-Sixfields, Trust or anyone else giving money to the club. What I casting doubt on is their way of doing it. I was hoping for a reasoned debate - but I obviously live in Cloud Cuckoo Land.
NTFC@2view at 7:29:41 Monday September 16 2002
No Ted. My word of choice begins with 't'!
Jimttc at 6:46:22 Monday September 16 2002
I agree that the Sixfields Travel Club do a good job raising money for the club but like Ray I do question this form of giving them the money. We used to sponser games, however the cost then was a thousand pounds. Of that 17.5% went to the VATman, £200 went behind the bar (whether you used it or not) plus 12 people had a three course meal. All very nice but it means the Cobblers only end up with about half of the "donation". Game sponsership sold out quickly this year so if they want to maximise the clubs income a straight donation would be the best way to do it.
ANON at 23:26:6 Sunday September 15 2002
Ray (internet warlord & tosspot) sixfields travel club run a first class service, have never made a loss on one coach. Don't go in for any political gains, just wish to raise money for the cobblers cause which in sponsoring players,matches,running raffles,holding race nights, etc, etc they do. I have not seen you attend any of these yet! So until you do may YOU shut up. People who live in glass houses etc you the guy who goes on about not calling travel clubs. YOU SAD SAD MAN
Anon at 22:54:3 Sunday September 15 2002
well we got rid of 4 or 5 players in the summer and brought in about the same, and the new players seem to be better and cheaper. 3 yrs ago we seemed to sign anybody on huge wages for yrs and yrs. all wages are going down in lower league football so players will HAVE to drop there demands otherwise they'll be roy huntering it the season after
Anon at 22:41:58 Sunday September 15 2002
If we pay low wages in the next pay rounds what sort of side will we get out of it? There is bound to be someone else local MK or RD who will pay a few quid more and are more than likely to get better quality players and a better team. How can we compete with that situation? into which we are surely heading.
Harry c at 21:43:2 Sunday September 15 2002
Loved the articles in WALOC B ig Roy ..worth the pound just for them. You should have a regular feature.
Ted at 21:27:45 Sunday September 15 2002
So you didn`t call me a moron NTFC@2view?
Ted at 21:26:22 Sunday September 15 2002
Good post SBC .As I`ve said many times over the past few weeks .We are not a Charity!
NTFC@2view at 21:25:51 Sunday September 15 2002
Hurrah! Back to normal again - people posting as me. How fúcking difficult is making up your own name? For a Cobblers fan? Yeah, see what you mean!
South Beds Cobbler at 21:11:23 Sunday September 15 2002
Northampton town have always been a very closed shop, uninviting club,in way of offering the community access to no more than being just mug punters paying at the gate, and expecting town folk to rally around in time of need. Dont expect hand outs with nothing in return, if for instance you want someone to give the club £250 offer them vouchers for club merchandise and match day tickets with access to club bars etc,Start making people feel welcome free membership to club bar, a sure way of raising cash..Northampton town for all!!!
Nosey Parker at 21:7:14 Sunday September 15 2002
A little guy goes into an elevator, looks up and sees this great big huge guy standing next to him. The big guy sees the Little guy staring at him, looks down and says, "7 feet tall, 350 lbs., 20 inch penis, testicles weigh 3lbs each, Turner Brown." The small guy just faints and falls to the floor.. The big dude kneels down and brings him to, by slapping his face and shaking him. He asks "Are you OK??" In a very weak voice the little guy says, "Excuse me, but what did you just say to me?" The big dude says, "When I saw the curious look on your face, I just figured I'd give you the answers to the questions everyone always asks me. I'm 7 feet tall, weigh 350 lbs, have a 20 inch penis, my testicles weigh 3lbs. each, and my name is Turner Brown." The small guy says, "Thank God!!! I thought you said 'Turn Around'
Nosey Parker at 20:57:20 Sunday September 15 2002
Cheer Up Everyone!!!!! On a golf tour in Ireland, Colin Montgomerie drives his BMW into a petrol station in a remote part of the Irish countryside. The attendant at the pump greets him in a typical Irish manner completely unaware of who the golfing pro is. "Top of the mornin' to yer, sir" says the attendant. Montgomerie nods a quick "hello" and bends forward to pick up the nozzle. As he does so, two tees fall out of his shirt pocket onto the ground. "What are dey den, son?" asks the attendant. "They're called tees" replies Montgomerie. "Well, what on de good earth are dey for?" inquires the Irishman. "They're for resting my balls on when I'm driving" , says Montgomerie. "Feckin Jaysus" , says the Irishman, "Dem boys at BMW tink of everything!"
KettCobb at 20:38:4 Sunday September 15 2002
JDT 2 times.
Vince at 20:33:20 Sunday September 15 2002
Nosey Parker et al, agreed that too many players are paid too much and it would be easy to just sit back and say they should accept a reduction in wages, but we all know that is not going to happen so in the meantime lets all pull togeather and try and get the club out of the proverbial s**t and then move forward. For once I agree with the comments made by Ted and if we can get through this season a large dose of reality will hit players and what they earn. In the meantime please, please keep thoise Car Park donations rolling in!
JDT_NTFC at 20:32:38 Sunday September 15 2002
Whats violence ever solved? ;-)tsk tsk tsk
JDT_NTFC at 20:32:32 Sunday September 15 2002
What violence ever solved? ;-)tsk tsk tsk
NTFC@2view at 20:11:32 Sunday September 15 2002
Can I join the queue to give Anon a kicking, hes worse than that moron Ted
to Anon at 20:6:59 Sunday September 15 2002
Where will you be before the Colchester match, what time and what place, your talk is cheap like you, anybody can act hard behind this message board and im not joking, be THERE!
To Anon at 16:17:3 at 17:44:0 Sunday September 15 2002
So you would like to give me a good kicking, any time any place, & i'm not joking. Open your eyes.
Anon at 17:39:50 Sunday September 15 2002
In that case, i take back what i said, he is a prat!
Anon at 17:22:4 Sunday September 15 2002
You dont know who Ray is? Hes the bloke runs this site.
Yesterday at 16:24:51 Sunday September 15 2002
Huddersfield made the mistake that a lot of ex higher league teams too many pretty passes when one would do, I always want a win, but last season they stuffed us, the tougher game will be against the U's, we struggle against CRAP!
KettCobb at 16:22:25 Sunday September 15 2002
Yesterdays game was poor,both teams were poor,the attendance and atmosphere was poor,everything was just poor! Hopeully we can get out of this rut but its gonna take some hard work! JD - Yes,yes i do feel rather stupid,it could be worse tho mate,i could be a giant like urself. ;-)
???????? at 16:19:49 Sunday September 15 2002
Hunt was our best player????? Have I been in the twilight zone! 7 weeks ago Gabby was offered the Assistant Manager post at Rochdale, but they could not go anywhere near matching his wages, and he wants to live in Northampton!!!
To Anon at 16:17:3 Sunday September 15 2002
Ive no idea who you are or who Ray is, what he says is so logical but because you started the debate then hes got to be wrong, and you insult him, well im not kidding, after reading a lot of your stupid postings I would love to give you a good kicking, amd im not joking! You are the PRAT.
Ray at 16:7:4 Sunday September 15 2002
There is a queue for match and ball sponsorship. Why is my post so unbelievable. By taking up one of the "slots" they deprive the club of income. They could quite easily just give the money to the club if thats what they want to do. There is also an even larger queue for player sponsorship - which Sixfields Travel also do. Lets get our priorities right - we need outside money coming in - not money that will go to the club anyway.
Anon at 15:59:45 Sunday September 15 2002
Ray, thats an unbelievable posting, do you think there's a huge line of people willing to put three grand into the club, no wonder the Trust & this club are in such sh*t, when there's prats like you.
Ted at 15:55:9 Sunday September 15 2002
I think that you're right Childs Play and Nosey Parker with regard to some of the players wages being an insult to the working man.I also believe that this is the main cause of the problems in football at the moment,particularly in the lower leagues.However we are now entering a transitional period where once these lucrative contracts expire,a much more realistic figure will be offered.The player concerned will then have the choice whether to take it, or run the risk of not being able to find a new deal (a certain keith welch springs to mind)I think it's a fair comment made by the board with regard to getting through this season,and those that come through being in a much healthier state at the end.I think most people agree that this needed to happen as players wages were getting out of hand.It's just unfortunate that it's always us fans that seem to suffer.
NTFC@2view at 15:49:13 Sunday September 15 2002
How long ago did they decide to sponsor the ball/match? Was it just before the game because no-one else had offered? Or was it a while ago? (eg Isn't it sold ahead for some time?)
Ray at 15:40:25 Sunday September 15 2002
Personally I think they would have been better just giving the money to the Club and letting someone else sponsor the match and the ball. What they did for their self advertising is actually stop another person putting money into the club.
ANON at 15:12:7 Sunday September 15 2002
Nice to see Sixfields Travel putting there money where there mouth is, & sponsoring the match & match ball yesterday, could'nt of been cheap. Keep up the good work.
Rodders at 14:58:58 Sunday September 15 2002
This Gabbas wage myth is such 'old hat'. He 'earns' £2500 a week. Still too much, I agree, but not nearly as much as some think he's on!
NTFC@2view at 14:37:37 Sunday September 15 2002
Any advance on £4000? Gabbs is on £9000 a week. Going once.....
A Childs View at 13:51:24 Sunday September 15 2002
Have to agree with Nosey Parker - how much do players get paid compared to normal people? Gabbi has been playing ok this season - nothing earth shattering - but £4000 a week? It takes the mickey out of us fans dipping in for yet more of our hard earned. Take Higginbotham resigning from Derby - £10k a week he's on, that's over half a million a year! The clubs created this mess, the players have had a ball and we are being asked to pay for it - NO! This simply will not stand! I'm not coughing a penny for the SOS until the board go and the players contribute their bit. We hear about how the players love the club and the fans - prove it and give something back like we have done for year upon year. The comments from Rob in the fanzine were spot on yesterday - a very good summary of how I feel in relation to my club and the people running it.
Anon at 13:38:36 Sunday September 15 2002
Ritchie they won the minor premiership
Anon at 12:26:50 Sunday September 15 2002
thats true. we always but players for money then let them go for diddly squat about 2yrs later
NTFC@2view at 11:55:30 Sunday September 15 2002
Nosey Parker - you've always been a twat! Apart from your comment about Gabbs, if you think having less money will help you are really struggling.
Anon at 10:58:32 Sunday September 15 2002
Well I tend to agree about where the money is being wasted - although slating Vince for doing his bit to help the appeal isnt really on.
NTFC@2view at 9:58:23 Sunday September 15 2002
Disagree. It was truly cráp!
Anon at 1:28:38 Sunday September 15 2002
am i the only one to think that maybe abit of creative accounting went onwith todays attendance? it looked no less than a normal games. also i thought mcgregor had his best game for a while
richie fan from nz at 0:50:42 Sunday September 15 2002
its not what the cobblers can do for you its what you can do for the cobblers...like getting in behind them...northampton needs the cobblers..
Anon at 0:40:0 Sunday September 15 2002
I do hope the business people of Northampton see the need for a high profile league club in the town.Milton Keynes have made an effort to get one at the expense of Wimbledon.
Anon at 0:36:16 Sunday September 15 2002
I would like to back the come back Brian campaign who made him leave?Have the club realized he is missing?
IT IS at 23:53:1 Saturday September 14 2002
something good is going to happen.
richie fan from nz at 23:38:32 Saturday September 14 2002
we are in a better position than this time last year league wise so you moaners are never happy. the arse won nearly everything last year and how much money did they make,sweet F.A.theres many reasons for clubs loosing money,one being greedy players so lets not take it out on the club.its a fact of life across the world many clubs are struggling for money and i recon it will take a couple years for most to get on a even footing.i know this is nothing to do with the cobblers but i love all sports,we have rugby league club here called nz warriors they play in the ARL in aussie. 2 years ago they were 2 weeks away from being wound up.a guy by the name of eric watson brought them spent a bit of money in the right places,last weekend the nz warriors won the premiership in front 25.000 fans.my point is anything is possable.i know a winning team brings in the fans and ive seen the cobblers go from the 4th to the first and back again and seen some rough times like had no money to go to away games so we hitch hiked and slept in hay barns on the way.reson being i was proud to serpport the best club in the land.as someone used to say on here something goods going to happen and it will.so stop your frecking moaning and dont follow the lowlites that moan because they got nothing better to do or want to see the club go under.THIS CLUB AINT GOING UNDER. we used to sing a song, we shall not be moved and we shall not.go you might cobblers............
summer at 23:32:53 Saturday September 14 2002
Very quiet, no atmosphere, but they did well I thought. I too thought Harsley was a star today and well deserved MOM.I am still unsure on One,I don't think that he is going to make a great deal of difference, apart from his height he dosen't seem to have a lot in him.According to KB he's not 100% match fit so maybe things will change when he is, but I did notice that he dosen't seem to jump for the ball. It was pointed out to me that he dosen't really need to because of his height, but considering this he didn't seem to win much from a header! Gabby seems to be an improvement, well from last season anyway, it must be the challenge for a place.Although I think he needs to come off around 70 mins 'cause he's tiring easily.Harper is easily making his presence felt in between the sticks, so is turning out to be more than an excellent replacement for Welchie.All in all I think we did well today to get a point, but sinical as it might seem I just can't see where the goals that we need so badly to gain 3 points are going to come from.
oldbrook cobbler at 22:11:30 Saturday September 14 2002
why do you say ted is an arsehole anon?
Anon at 22:5:46 Saturday September 14 2002
Jeez - that Ted is a real arsehole..
The Other West Stand Woman at 22:0:22 Saturday September 14 2002
Can't believe the attendance today, what is the matter with the people in this town, the club ask for people to come and support the team and they stay away!! Thought we played quite well today - Lee Harper another excellent game, Burgess played well as did Carruthers and Gill. Harsley was the star of midfield and I thought Rickers was very impressive. Still something lacking up front - at the moment I don't think One is the answer but I hope he proves me wrong!
Anon at 21:29:20 Saturday September 14 2002
I blame the declining attendances on Steve Riches.Ever since he started that stupid column in the chronic,it`s been downhill all the way.
oldbrook cobbler at 21:20:21 Saturday September 14 2002
do you think we will take one on for the rest of season or untill stamp returns to full fitness?
Vince at 21:17:41 Saturday September 14 2002
Many thanks to all who made a donation to the car parking scheme today - a total of £1272.39p was collected and brings the total collected so far to about £1875. The next collection will be on tuesday before the Colchester game and we hope to take the total to over £3000.
HarpCobbler at 21:10:12 Saturday September 14 2002
Rickers was very good today. I feel he will make an excellent right midfielder. One created chances and panic for Huddersfield, with a bit more trainign and work he will score. With Mansfield at Col U coming up we will start seeing our true form.
oldbrook cobbler at 19:49:32 Saturday September 14 2002
didnt manage to get to todays game, was there any cause for optimism for the future? a clean sheet i guess is a good start.
JDT_NTFC at 19:19:35 Saturday September 14 2002
I bet your feeling a bit silly now aint you KC after your prediction? UTC!!!FTD!!!!!FTP!!!!!!!!
Anon at 19:2:2 Saturday September 14 2002
i somehow doubt that
Ted at 18:49:34 Saturday September 14 2002
I mean Parking fee.
Ted at 18:48:49 Saturday September 14 2002
It also makes you wonder if people didn`t come because of the £2.00 paking fee.
Ted at 18:43:40 Saturday September 14 2002
Yes I think you're right.This is the 'backlash' of months of farce.
NTFC@2view at 18:37:45 Saturday September 14 2002
You're being too reasonable Ted. The bástards are staying away. No wonder Mr di Stefano changed his mind. Millions in debt and a public filled with apathy. You'd need to be mad to get involved.
one and one at 17:53:30 Saturday September 14 2002
ah yes me thinks he suit us sir
Ted at 17:25:55 Saturday September 14 2002
Well there's your answer to one question!As I suspected,the football fans of the town are not going to turn up out of charity.No goals, no atmosphere and no value for money.It's going to be a hard fight to get out of this hole,and I think that Childs View and the others who want to strip the club of the potential main performers,must now realise that if you do that it will be curtains, because even the loyal fans who turned up today will eventually drift away.
Tarquin at 11:10:15 Saturday September 14 2002
Ipswich town players and staff have agreed to take wage cuts,come on then town when you give a little i'll give a little,its not just one way traffic.Time for them to do something to 'SAVE THE CLUB'.I'm gonna e-mail the club with this idea,be interesting to see the response(if there is one)
STALKA at 10:45:30 Saturday September 14 2002
Do you want to own a piece of Cobblers history? To kick of the SOS appeal I am auctioning the programme for the Northampton v Man Utd match in 1970 where a certain George Best scored 6.Also interesting for Town fans is that the programme has been personally signed by Eric Ross,Dixie McNeil and the late great Dave Bowen.Please bid generously , with all proceeds going to the club.The link to the auction is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1858871782. Still 5 Days to go.Bidding has reached £51.00.Thanks for your interest.
big brother at 10:34:0 Saturday September 14 2002
don't use the offal shite now,since you have to sign in whats the idea behind that,
Ray at 9:53:59 Saturday September 14 2002
I know the Club used to use this board as a serious source of ideas but since the official site became "funded" and expanded I suspect they no longer bother with us amateurs.
Ted at 9:51:31 Saturday September 14 2002
A Childs View...Although I agree with some of your suggestions,it's imperative that we at least consolidate our position as a 2nd Division club.No matter what problems a club has with regard to finances etc,if the team is playing well and scoring goals, those problems are put on the back-burner.Through all this,we must remember that we are in the entertainments business and we`re not a charity.I urge everybody to participate in this Fund-raising,because I truly believe that if it is successful we will come out of it stronger.Also if there are potential local investors out there,they have to know that the fans ,and more importantly the people of the Town care.Does Northampton want a Profesional Soccer Club? We`ll have to wait and see! The more people that get involved ,the more we can influence the outcome!
charlie harper at 9:48:7 Saturday September 14 2002
dirty girls never say no,maybe thats why i love um so,yeah yeah
COME BACK BRIAN at 9:43:44 Saturday September 14 2002
COME BACK BRIAN,too bloody right where is he,i've missed his shouting,
Morrows mate at 9:20:19 Saturday September 14 2002
Morrow failed his driving test,just after being released and then went back to Ireland
9224 at 0:34:31 Saturday September 14 2002
Ray, do any serious ideas brought up here get passed on to the club? It would be interesting to see their response to the suggestion of selling tickets in town - how about from the Chron's place on the market square? - get them to back up the support they so happily declare in print! Back to football, I think Spedding's three performances at centre back have been very, very impressive and that, if partnered with someone who'll talk to him throughout the game, line him up to compete for a shirt in that position. However, I prefer to see Carruthers at left wing than left-back as he seems to have attacking nous (a quality that's lacking). I'd like to see Lincoln given a chance in place of McGregor, what's the point of paying him otherwise? Also, COME BACK BRIAN! I sit just a couple of seats along from him and while I'm trying my best, no other bugger round there joins me when I start to sing something and I'm nowhere near as loud as he is!
KettCobb at 0:13:42 Saturday September 14 2002
Andy Morrow! Wonder what happend to him! Probs bottling somebody somewhere.
80's Fan at 0:3:53 Saturday September 14 2002
i agree with Waz. He should be on the board.
lets win 2 morrow at 23:55:5 Friday September 13 2002
Free the Almond one!!!!!!!!
KettCobb at 23:29:1 Friday September 13 2002
Think ur right about TCMP,i guess he will be about when he arrives home.
Phil Baron at 23:25:1 Friday September 13 2002
TCMP is in Syria until Sunday.......thats why there are no comments etc?
KettCobb at 23:22:25 Friday September 13 2002
It doesnt make sense really as alot of the Police at games are Special Forces who dont actually get paid!! As for tmrws game i predict a Cobblers 3-1 Victory! Im looking forward to seeing Mr One as i didnt get to tuesdays game.
Anon at 23:14:57 Friday September 13 2002
I think the police costs would eat at all the money you saw how many there was on tuesday. whats the point of them?
Anon at 22:59:45 Friday September 13 2002
What about getting a friendly against the Dim-ones Sure to attract a big gate, and raise a few bob for us.
Yorkie at 21:51:21 Friday September 13 2002
Sorry to hear about your financial plight, but we are all in the same boat. Hope its a good game tommorrow, but I hope for a Terriers win. Good luck after that, keep on supporting lads.
MK Cobbler at 20:56:20 Friday September 13 2002
Shame on you Child's View. With your ideas we will be in the Conference. Pathetic.
bloody maddness of not at 19:57:57 Friday September 13 2002
simply put the question is asked singing till your twinning,not an easy one to answer i think you seem not to care for the funny way it is a option,you know my feeling on this matter
NTFC@2view at 19:44:52 Friday September 13 2002
Child: Stewart, Curtis, MacNamara, Trott, Skelly etc. Says it all. I'd rather we die than that. I'd rather ME die than that! Where's your self-respect? Why not GdS by the way?
oldbrook cobbler at 19:41:46 Friday September 13 2002
have to say it makes a change to read about something decent on here as apose to the usual crap. its a just a shame it takes the threat of liquidation to achieve some decent postings. its a pity we are not talking about promotion. would be much more enjoyable. also, what happened with the fash deal? it just sort of died out when gds came along. is there any way of reviving the fash deal? has anyone from the board asked the question ?
Anon at 19:0:0 Friday September 13 2002
"The real football fans, not the ones who go to the games" just about sums it up I reckon.
A Childs View at 18:58:30 Friday September 13 2002
OK - I'm not dipping into my pocket any more with the present board in charge but I'll happily contribute ideas. High profile friendlies with premiership clubs. All players on the transfer list. Approaching Nationwide for more help - next years sponsorship money now? Cancel Gill and One's loan/temp contracts right now (I can't believe people saying we need to spend to try and stay up - get real, its the same philosophy as the Gabbi type deals which caused us to spend beyond our means and cause this mess!). Ticket outlet in town - use a sympathetic shop - it doesn't have to be flash!! Categorise fixtures - unpopular ones should have reduced ticket prices to try and gain more revenue and support overall. Auction anything that can be sold. Play hardball with the council - what'll they do with Sixfields without the Cobblers, they need the club to survive! Five a side competition before kick off - £50 to enter a team and a proportion of the profit to the winners - it'll probably be the best football we see on matchdays anyway!! Ask the players to renegotiate contracts, offer them the chance to talk to other clubs and walk away from their Cobblers contract - if only 1 goes it'll help. Readvertise the club as for sale. Approach Odogwu, Barry and the others (not GDS) for funds - do anything! Most importantly, why don't the current board give up their stake in the club for nothing and let someone else take over the debts - and the debts alone - nobody will pay cash for a stricken club, get real!!! Come back Barry Ward, sensible cost management saved us before - could you do the same again? TCMP - where are you and, dare I say it, where have you been? You promised on CC some months ago that the club was being run on financially prudent lines - how is that consistent with us being out of business by 31 Jan without 500k? Are you too close - I'm wondering whether the trust representation has done its job properly? As a point of fact, does anyone know the rules in respect of going into administration for a second time? Is that legally possible? I seem to recall administration, in legal terms, is a one strike and your out situation - no second chance, just liquidation? Desperate times indeed - almost everyone at work has took the piss today, soulless morons!
tarquin at 18:5:32 Friday September 13 2002
Well Waz,i drive a BMW,drink fine wine,but i did that in the 80's when i watched the town,i think you'll find the problem with football is the 'ARMCHAIR FAN',buys a dish decides to support say United and never goes to a game,but will pay 10-15 quid to watch football on TV(how sad they must be)watching football on TV is like watching a gig on TV,shit
WSK at 17:57:2 Friday September 13 2002
our appeal is now on brightons boards, and they gave the most to help bury out a brighton fan i know did it and also ive got a poshie to send in a cheque (and i didnt have to resort to chinese burns or wedgies)
NTFC@2view at 17:45:39 Friday September 13 2002
LH - none too bright - I made the numbers up(wow!), but the comments can hardly be forgotten, can they. Except by you! Bit of a deep post though I suppose. Forgot I was posting for 'football supporters'; not REAL ones though! And as for Waz - short for wazark - answer me this. How can anyone who wrote as much shít as you type on a keyboard? Did you threaten to kick someone's head in if they didn't do it for you? Can you spell Neanderthal?
LH at 17:34:56 Friday September 13 2002
Waz . When I look around Sixfields it doesnt look much like Middle Class to me it just looks like Cobblers fans . The Champagne brigade at Sixfields ? Your wrong on this one . Remember this is Division 2 not the Premiership and the middles class (if such a thing exists now) have all trotted of to Franklins Gardens. Good ramble though, hope you feel better , c'mon tell us its a wind up ?
KettCobb at 17:33:10 Friday September 13 2002
I totally disagree that real football fans no longer go to games,i dont think that side has changed that much in the lower leagues.
LH at 17:28:20 Friday September 13 2002
Yes my comment is who the **** has got the time to trawl through & find all these old comments . What constructive purpose does it achieve? We have not got a pot to piss in & need to find £400 K to keep trading to see out the season then we can re-group & budget after not having the liability of this years wage bill.
Waz, he tells it like it is! at 17:24:56 Friday September 13 2002
You lot are f*cking idiots. The club is in dire straights because they have spent to much money on players and wages. I have for years stood up ranted about players getting thousands a week for turning up in flash cars and kicking a ball. The middle classes have taken over this game in the 80’s and ruined it. They are the ones who have pumped up ticket prices to appeal to their ilk. They are the ones who have through mismanagement and middle class ineptitude bowed to greedy agents and players. You lot have fiddled while Rome burns and paid your over-priced tickets to watch average players in a middle of the road league. Fools. The real football fans, not the ones who go to the games, but the ones who watch football from a distance and have been aware of the selfishness of clubs are the ones who can save the club now. These fans that were kicked off the terraces in the 80’s because they swore or had the odd scuffle were the bread and butter of the game. I hope they stick their two fingers up at you lot. The clubs got rid of true fans for BMW driving fashionable freaks, who don’t sing, don’t drink and wrongly declare themselves ‘a football fan’. Football unfortunately became a fashion and like most trends was adopted by fools and worse, women. I am almost glad football is in this mess because I hope it will get rid of the crap that sticks. The modern football fan will go back to golf or cricket and hopefully the working class man and his attitude will be restored to the game. At last, we can have our game back. All those public school tossers who have ruined 100 years of tradition will flee like cowards and leave the running of the clubs to good old common sense, and nowhere is there more common sense than amongst the lower classes. As NTFC heads toward the shit we see David Beckham purchase another 150 grand car. This sums up all what is wrong with the game. All you lot who have advocated this lampoonery in football should hold your heads in shame. YOU HAVR RUINED THE GAME and what is worse you have totally vandalised someone else’s culture. I belly laugh when the club turns to the fans to bail them out, the very fans they kicked out the game when the champagne brigade were about. The champers brigade will not be digging deep, no, football is dead and they will deny ever being part of it. If we get thrown out of the league I will go back to watch Cobblers play. It will be proper football with proper fans paying proper money to watch a proper game. Save our season? Save it yourself, how dare you?
Definitely not NTFC@2 view at 16:35:16 Friday September 13 2002
Statement 4 "We're in no danger, we want to sell the club to someone who can take it forward." Statement 451 "I changed my offer because I found the club's finances worse than I previously thought." Statement 499 "Help! £500,000 by Jan 31st or......" Any comments?
United Front at 16:14:30 Friday September 13 2002
I totally agree mate. We need answers to those questions before we can move on. I've got absolutely no problem in doing my bit, but I want to know what it is going towards and what the plans are for the future to make sure this doesn't happen again.
Things we'd like to know? at 15:17:46 Friday September 13 2002
Does the club run at a significant daily loss as well as having debts? Do we run at about breakeven but 'just' have debts that need paying? ie: Are the debts of £500k increasing daily? Will we, once all ex managers/players have been paid off run at a profit? How long is there to go on paying off these contracts? So - how long do we need to raise money for untill there's a daily profit and we're 'out of danger'? Will we get the answers? I doubt it.... I also agree with below. Surely contacting the players for our previous wembley triumph and div4 championship winning side and getting them to sign a shirt (either an old one, replica or current (or what the hell all 3)) and auctioning them will get more money??
KettCobb at 13:58:40 Friday September 13 2002
EDU AND MARK S.....dunno how to spell his name! And the Birmingham chairman!
YAMKC at 13:43:10 Friday September 13 2002
Agree with 9224's comments below. The shirt of a former loan signing we can hardly remember will attract little interest. Get the Premiership giants to donate a few signed shirts and they will go for a mint. They change hands for up to £500 a go on the shopping channels. Signed Beckham photos go for £30.
Anon at 12:35:33 Friday September 13 2002
why doesn't the club bank with Nationwide?
Anon at 11:1:5 Friday September 13 2002
could put it on at one of our new betting booths, so even if it loses it'll help the club!!!
Tipster at 10:53:34 Friday September 13 2002
Good idea. I suggest you put the £500k on Doc Martens in the 3 o'clock at Nene Park.
Bright Ideas at 9:47:26 Friday September 13 2002
When the £500K is raised why not put it on a horse ? Who knows we might even win !
KettCobb at 2:22:44 Friday September 13 2002
Also even if we raise this 500k,then what,surely we will be asked to raise more and more money.
Summer at 1:59:41 Friday September 13 2002
I have to agree with united front on the fact that as much as I love this club, and don't want to see it disapear into oblivion, I feel very uneasy about giving any money to the club with the current board in place. I was talking with someone this week about this whole mess that we're in, and although I had a fairly open mind originally about the current board of directors,I now have to say that I think they are doing more harm than good.It was mentioned about the GDS takeover and how maybe it wasn't that bad an offer at the end of the day. I know it was no where near what they wanted for the club, but was it such a bad deal?? He drastically reduced the original offer, but he also reduced his shareholding, and wasn't he then going to clear debts that the club have run up, and make money available?Ok so it wasn't what the board wanted or had hoped for, but for a club that is in severe trouble surely any offer of financial support is better than nothing. When we have managed to get some extra money from somewhere in the past, where did it go?? Does it really go back into the club or does it go back into the directors wallets to recoup some of what they've put in?? Cast your minds back to Richard Hill and Trevor Morley, the club sold them for a tidy sum after we had won div 4. When it came to replacing them though there was apparently no money available, so where did all that go?? I certainly don't think it went back into the club!! If anyone has ever watched dream team on sky, look at what happened there.Ok it's a ficticious club, but it does give you an insight into behind the scenes in football. The chairwoman of the club was struggling with money and she knew that if she hung on to it it would go under, but because she loved the club so much and didn't want that to happen, she gave away her shares to someone who she knew had the finances to carry it on. As they have not had any luck with trying to sell the club maybe that's what this board should do, after all it would be in the best interests of NTFC, and at this moment in time I just can't see another way out of this great big hole that we're in!!
KettCobb at 0:49:46 Friday September 13 2002
Its not bad in Chevvys thesedays actually,good bit of banter to be had!
Anon at 0:26:56 Friday September 13 2002
yes, asamoah is mini me. when they ran up and down the touchline together, oh i dont know! the best game mcgregor played for us was notts cty away last year. not good enough, one good game in a season and a bit. im actually going to have a drink in chevys on sat. for the first time before a game in yrs. fancy a bit of a change. whats it like in there pre match nowadays?
thought for the day at 23:54:5 Thursday September 12 2002
When the club have raised the 500k, from then on will someone please understand that it is foolish to spend more than they can afford, this may mean relegation to the conference,but wouldn't that be better than being bankrup in the 2nd?
KettCobb at 23:52:50 Thursday September 12 2002
Oldbrook,there used to be a little shop in the massive shopping centre that sold alot of football memorabilia and in there the bloke used to have alot of Cobblers stuff! When i was in there he was sending a letter to NTFC,not a clue what about tho,he wouldnt tell me! Nice bloke tho and he will do u a few deals etc!
oldbrook cobbler at 23:50:44 Thursday September 12 2002
have to agree with you on that one kettcobb, i think mcgregor is garbage and quite clearly not good enough to play pro football.
oldbrook cobbler at 23:47:58 Thursday September 12 2002
9224 good point about ticket sales. currently in mk there is no where that im aware of where you can buy any cobblers products let alone a ticket.
KettCobb at 23:45:49 Thursday September 12 2002
Nope One isnt match fit i dont think,we could start with One and Forrester then when One gets fooked bring on Gabbas then the same with Forrester and Mini Me.I think its quite obvious that Mini Me,im guessing u mean Del by the way,is much more affective coming off the bench! If he starts with McGregor tho then he can expect a bit of abuse from me,im sorry but ive had enough of fooking McGregor and his shit hair,why not give Rickers or Lincoln a go eh?!
Anon at 23:29:39 Thursday September 12 2002
gabbas as sub, bring him on at 70 mins or so if its not going well, he then has 20 mins, surely not even he can get knackered in that time?! one and fozzy to start or even bring on mini me to play with one, that is if one lasts the game, hes not 100% is he?
KettCobb at 23:19:19 Thursday September 12 2002
Thing is who do we play up front?! I cant really see One and Gabbi getting a good partnership! Id play One and Forrester BUT we cant really drop Gabbi as he has been doing well for us this season!
ENVB at 23:1:48 Thursday September 12 2002
i love boys
NTFC@2view at 22:51:55 Thursday September 12 2002
I agree Ted. If Oné CAN score a few he will more than pay for himself. 'Northampton Town 0' is a sure fire money loser if anything is. I won't go to watch the youth team lose 0-10 every week. I'd rather the bloody club fold than be the world's laughing stock.
bloody maddnes of not at 22:40:25 Thursday September 12 2002
Saving needs the thoughts of the overall matter in hand,not when it suits a few to stand forward and chant the message,give £2 why try for expression,when less is an earlier way of the same point of order,ok,you know my views on this matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ted at 22:27:5 Thursday September 12 2002
The team are the product,so the priority must be to make the product as attractive to the punters as possible.It's no good just having eleven players out there going through the motions,as interest would soon wane even for the more committed fans.We must stay in this division, and give Kevan as much financial support as possible.I think it`s time for the cynics to depart, and let the fans start raising the funds needed.I am beginning to believe that through this campaign we might just have a chance.
9224 at 22:21:23 Thursday September 12 2002
The first thing they can do is stopping that ridiculous need to sign in to read a news story on the official site. Secondly they can auction some decent items - if it means contacting an ex-player to sign a shirt than so be it - no-one wants an ex loan player's away shirt that he wore under his tracksuit on the bench for the reserves away at Rochdale once! Thirdly, sell tickets, from a stand, in Abington street on a Friday. They will be more accessible to fans and they will catch people who like football but didn't know there was a match on or where to get tickets. They can also do this at the centre in Milton Keynes before Franchise United F.C. moves in.
A Childs View at 22:16:47 Thursday September 12 2002
Dead right - it seems at the moment as though the board are making the same mistaken gamble again - sign players when we've got no money, spend a bit now to hopefully save a bit and stay up. What must the players, who weren't paid last week, think when they see more players being signed and added to the wage bill!! That is insane - if anyone can explain why its a good idea I'm all ears and willing to be proved wrong but, for the life of me, I just can't make any sense of it.
oldbrook cobbler at 22:6:5 Thursday September 12 2002
surely when your in the shit you have to make a priority list. staying in 2nd division, raising the money, remaining a nationwide football team, providing a quality product so people want to come and wath you. all these and more need prioritising cos at the end of the day if theres no cobblers this site wont be here and we wont have a club to support.
KettCobb at 21:57:37 Thursday September 12 2002
I'm sorry but surely we need to stay in Div2 or if we get relegated to Div3 we will lose more money and get further in the proverbial shit! Surely staying in Div2 must be a priority aswell as raising the money.
NTFC@2view at 21:49:32 Thursday September 12 2002
"The only important thing is survival, not what division we are in." Honestly?
A Childs View at 21:49:24 Thursday September 12 2002
Thanks Oldbrook, I want nothing more than for the club to go on, but, sometimes a stand has to be made. Under new owners I'll get right behind the fund raising and cough plenty of extra - its just a question of not trusting those in control to make the right decisions. What the hell are we doing signing other players, when squad players don't get on the bench? Isn't that an increase to the cost base of the club whilst supporters are being asked to shell out once again? I can't see as that is anything other than incompetent and I will not throw good money after what is already a bloody lot of bad!! If it means the club folds and watching Northampton Athletic in 5 years time so be it.
KettCobb at 21:44:53 Thursday September 12 2002
See Steve Riches Coloumn in todays Chron was an absolute load of bollox again.
KettCobb at 21:32:49 Thursday September 12 2002
*cash
Anon at 21:10:22 Thursday September 12 2002
Frankly if they cant afford to keep going they should jack it in.
MK Cobbler at 21:6:40 Thursday September 12 2002
There is no way this MK Cobbler will change his support. But unsatisfactory/incompetent though many aspects of the running of NTFC are at present I suggest that we do pull together, lobby the big companies in Northampton and our area and secure the future of our great club. Once that is achieved a lot more is possible.
oldbrook cobbler at 20:53:8 Thursday September 12 2002
childs view, i think you have every right to speak your mind. 100 mile round trip to watch some of the stuff i saw last year is comitted indeed and my round trip is abuut 30 miles. tell you something else, wimbledon will be rubbing their hands together at this cos if this this sorry saga continues a lot of mk cobblers fans will be turning towards watching wimbledon, a round trip of nothing!
oldbrook cobbler at 20:45:1 Thursday September 12 2002
nice to see some of the x cobblers players making donations towards saving the club. makes you realise how bad the situation really is. is this really what the board had in mind when they started to get bad vibes with the various failed takeovers. i just think theres a bad smell around this whole episode with the takeovers and all thats gone on recently.
A Childs View at 20:41:3 Thursday September 12 2002
Not crazy at all if it means we can secure more cost savings than we'll lose through relegation. Relegation would also mean a smaller wage structure for forthcoming seasons - once the ridiculously long contracts which aging players have been given have passed!!! The only important thing is survival, not what division we are in. I simply don't trust the board to make a decent go of it even if they hit the target, what will the next story be? The SOS is a band aid for general incompetence. I've had a season ticket since I was about 10, go to all cup games and about 10 away games a year - its also a 100 mile round trip to every home game. That's a big enough financial support for what is pretty unrewarding stuff a lot of the time. Don't get me wrong, I love the club and would never support another team, but, there has to come a time when you say enough is enough - I'm already showing more than enough commitment - if I do any more I'm being taken for a fool to support the mistakes of others. As much as it pains me to say it, I have a limit that I will not cross - they can't keep asking for that little bit extra each time they run into trouble. Football is but a part of life and everything has its price at the end of the day. I would be quite prepared to buy next year's season ticket early - provided there was a money back caveat in the event that the fixtures were not completed.
Ted at 20:20:3 Thursday September 12 2002
I don't think the time is right for negative comments,so even Ted is getting involved in this fundraising.The set-up at the club is far from perfect,and there is a lot of distrust between fans and the board,but it is imperative that we at least stay in this division.I think it's time to pull together!
Match Observer at 20:9:58 Thursday September 12 2002
Crazy Child's View. Going down would be a complete disaster. £400,000 is very attainable if the local businesses and we loyal supporters do our bit but consolidation in Div 2 is a must.
A Childs View at 20:0:54 Thursday September 12 2002
Why isn't the entire squad on the transfer list? Why are we signing Armand One? Why are Gill's wages being paid for a second month? Why haven't we asked all the players whether they are prepared to re-sign for another club on a free? What happened to prudent planning based on a takeover deal not completing? Why hasn't anyone who can, at no cost to the club, been released from their position already? Previous official statements from the club said that the board were prepared for this contingency - we have been lied to and taken for idiots. They are gambling with the very existence of the club I love. Stonhill should go - thank you and the other directors for the £100k start-off fund but let someone competent deal with things from now on. You are not to be trusted. Even before we are in administration, get the administration accountants running the show - cost is everything now, performances on the pitch are no longer the prime concern. Whether we go down is no longer important - if we get tonked every game I'm not bothered - staying in existence is the only important thing. I'll happily support a team full of youth players who get spanked week in week out. I only hope we can get through this and, once its resolved, start from the ground up and run things on cost controlled basis.
Anon at 19:55:41 Thursday September 12 2002
We must now all unite and save our club. Come on guys dig deep.
WAYS TO HELP THE CLUB GET 500K at 19:52:8 Thursday September 12 2002
No.2 take a mate/family member to a home match
The Observant at 19:42:22 Thursday September 12 2002
Two things really obvious that people need to think about before they post! With all thse stories about the players not being made ask yourself why would the players be made in the second week of the month? Secondly, everyone keeps going on about the marketing dept not being run properly. Look on the who's who list, where is the marketing dept? we haven't got one. Look on anohter club's site? They've proabbly got as many in one dept as we have off the field, most will be on didly sqawt, that isn't where the money will be saved by gettting rid of them. Think b4 you post, you won't look as big a tw*t then!
Ways to help the club get 500k at 19:32:38 Thursday September 12 2002
No.1 get together with 9 mates & book a table at any of the clubs exective lunches 4 course meal, guest speakers & comedian dates for these are 17/10/02, 5/12/02, 6/2/03 & 27/3/03
STALKA at 19:23:36 Thursday September 12 2002
Do you want to own a piece of Cobblers history? To kick of the SOS appeal I am auctioning the programme for the Northampton v Man Utd match in 1970 where a certain George Best scored 6.Also interesting for Town fans is that the programme has been personally signed by Eric Ross,Dixie McNeil and the late great Dave Bowen.Please bid generously , with all proceeds going to the club.The link to the auction is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1858871782
bottomles pit at 19:17:28 Thursday September 12 2002
If the club had 500k how long would it be before they needed another 500k?
Macc Cobblers at 17:51:26 Thursday September 12 2002
Under the new contract with Sky I think that both 2nd and 3rd division clubs are getting 40% of last years monies from ITV Digital - about £240k.
Anon at 17:46:32 Thursday September 12 2002
yes. but that'll be it. though for a station which doesnt realise football happens below the prem, this is quite a feat. wonder if jo whiley had a hand in it?!
LH at 17:41:30 Thursday September 12 2002
If we were mentioned on Radio 1 then surely thats a good thing. The more awareness we create the more chance of raising the funds.
Anon at 17:23:0 Thursday September 12 2002
o what was all that tosh they fes us about the club having "managable debts" compared to other lower league clubs? we were also mentioned on radio 1 at 5 o'clock re: the campaign
Bazza at 16:52:13 Thursday September 12 2002
LH, you miserable bastard! Only joking!
£100,000 at 16:46:13 Thursday September 12 2002
was donated by a certain guilty lawyer!!
KettCobb at 16:40:49 Thursday September 12 2002
You know what when i read Bazza's posts it reminds me of TFO from Pish,purely because of the Bazza part.
LH at 16:36:6 Thursday September 12 2002
Bazza arent you aware this is a no laughs / serious board . Please no attempts at farce we have enough saturday afternoons.
KettCobb at 16:28:8 Thursday September 12 2002
*Found!
KettCobb at 16:18:55 Thursday September 12 2002
Just ound a quid down the back of my sofa,im going to ring up the club and donate it then maybe i can get my name on the site!
KettCobb at 16:16:12 Thursday September 12 2002
I just had a gander on the Official Site,its go a nice long list of names of people who have supposedly donated.
Bazza at 16:14:22 Thursday September 12 2002
KETT, I bet it was TCMP donated £100k, he'll be able to claim it as expenses.
Bazza at 16:12:48 Thursday September 12 2002
LH, see my post, 14.26
LH at 15:46:2 Thursday September 12 2002
Or even Jamie !
LH at 15:30:45 Thursday September 12 2002
You could offer Gabbi & Kamie on a free but would any other club pay their wages ? Me thinks not . Would the players move for less money ? Me thinks not . There fore they will stay put. But if Forrester was performing like he can we would do dream of offering him on a free anyhow.
KettCobb at 15:28:0 Thursday September 12 2002
Be nice to know which Director or Directors donated the 100k.
KettCobb at 15:26:50 Thursday September 12 2002
I don't think mine would notice,she's hardly ever here anyway. Whats wrong with the Chron getting behind the campaign? Thats surely a good thing as it will make Northampton folk stand up and take notice.
scatty bint at 15:17:39 Thursday September 12 2002
oh no! The Chronicle & Echo are launching a save the cobblers campaign - there's a kiss of death if ever there was one!! I paid my £2 parking fee on Tuesday and didn't even go to the game - bloody partner had booked tickets for insomnia at pictures - fell asleep!!!
Bazza at 15:9:11 Thursday September 12 2002
Kett, I think my missis might object if suggested selling the house to save The Cobblers. Perhaps if I did'nt tell her, do you think she'd notice?
KettCobb at 15:5:22 Thursday September 12 2002
Might help ;-) Seriously though i probably could raise enough money to make a big difference! Pity i dont have the choice to do it eh!
Bazza at 14:26:2 Thursday September 12 2002
KETT, perhaps I should add, 'joke ha ha' to some of my postings
KettCobb at 14:20:20 Thursday September 12 2002
Bazza enough money possibly could be made to make a difference,unfortunatley im not in the position to make the decision on my own,if i was,it would be done by now! And why on earth would we want to avoid playing Diamonds,i cant wait to play them! Bierton i also have it from a reliable source,that source being an ex-player,obviously i cannot confirm they have been paid but from what i have been told it seems they have most likely been paid.
Bazza at 14:16:20 Thursday September 12 2002
If the problem is Marco and Jamie's wages, why not let them go on a free? OK we'ed be even more crap on the field but we could sign a couple of injury prone stiffs who might score if they're ever fit enough to play and if we go down we'ed avoid playing the Direones when they come up next year.
YAMKC at 14:13:38 Thursday September 12 2002
I too wonder if the ITV Digital money isn;'t a bit of a smokescreen. I thought I read somewhere that second division clubs got a shade over £350,000 and were getting a similar sum from the Sky deal. It was the first division that was bearing the brunt of the loss. Is the Cobblers' assessment of £500 k based on the chance of the odd live game? It would be interesting to know what the actual shortfall between the two deals is. I'm not sure many will contribute to an appeal which is effectively a way of getting (largely) poorer people to pay the (higher)wages of footballers.
Bierton Cobbler at 13:57:44 Thursday September 12 2002
KettCobb, I hope you are right about the players being paid now - but I have it from a reliable source that they were not paid when the money was due last week.
Bazza at 13:57:7 Thursday September 12 2002
KETT, are you telling me that you couldn't raise £500k with your house as security? What a surprise
KettCobb at 13:45:9 Thursday September 12 2002
You haven't seen the house mate!
Bazza at 13:37:26 Thursday September 12 2002
KETT, why don't you remortgage your house and buy The Cobblers?
KettCobb at 13:25:47 Thursday September 12 2002
Don't have a mortgage mate,own the house out right! :-)
KettCobb at 13:24:6 Thursday September 12 2002
The players have been paid Macc,trust me on this one please mate! I also dont understand people who wern't willing to give £2 for parking,if they are going to the game then they must support and love the club so why not pay £2 for parking?! Its fecking loopy i tells ya,LOOPY!!
Bazza at 13:19:21 Thursday September 12 2002
I have mortgage, saving etc. with The Nationwide. I'm sure most of you out there have too. £500k? they could pay that and not even notice. How many of us would it take for them to take notice?
United Front at 13:11:26 Thursday September 12 2002
I admit the collapse of ITV Digital was a massive blow to the club (and all other Nationwide clubs), but I seem to recall that we were struggling financially well before that all happened. We are currently paying for the legacy of our promotion when we went out and brought in Forrester, Gabbiadini and Hargreaves on big wages, Wilson was given the green light to offer new long term deals to a number of (injury prone) senior pro's, we are still paying off at least two ex-Managers and the club ballsed up the insurance for Hodgson and Wilkinson. To a certain degree the ITV Digital collapse is a bit of a smokescreen, because a lot of the financial mess we are in is self-inflicted. And before anyone has a go at me, I am fully aware that if we hadn't brought those players in we would be in Div 3 or the Conference already, but I have given up trying to understand how football clubs work.
Bazza at 13:7:6 Thursday September 12 2002
Do players still get paid weekly? Perhaps they get cash in hand on a Friday lunchtime. I bet they're all down the pub straight after, that would explain a lot.
Bazza at 13:3:31 Thursday September 12 2002
SPELL CHECK, make that incompetants
Bazza at 13:1:52 Thursday September 12 2002
United Front, I too paid £2 (& prog & 50/50) to park but I saw other cars following me in who studiously ignored the volunters collecting at the car park. I don't understand their attitude. We're in the hands of the officials, trust, council, government, god, etc. that we've got. There's no way around the fact, the only way the club will survive is by supporting the inadequate, incopeptents we have now and praying that Berry Gordy (or Tom Barry) gets his purse out.
Macc Cobblers at 12:53:43 Thursday September 12 2002
Any ideas why the deadline has been set for 31st January - a major creditor (Inland Revenue?) What happens between 1st February and the end of June (when players contracts finish).
Mark Too at 12:32:33 Thursday September 12 2002
United Front. Yes we were told that the club would never be allowed to find itself in the same situation that it was in post McRitchie, but it wouldn't be now if we had the £500,000 owed by ITV Digital. You can't blame anyone other than ITV Digital for that situation.
KingsleyCobb at 12:3:4 Thursday September 12 2002
"The Club will also undertake a £50,000 cost cutting exercise" - Are they cutting Gary Hodder in half?
United Front at 11:37:39 Thursday September 12 2002
I didn't say that I wasn' t going to give money, I started on Tuesday when I gave £2 to the collectors on the West Stand car park, despite parking in the Health club car park, I bought a programme which I never do for the Worthington/Auto Windscreens games, bought a 50/50 ticket for the first time ever and bought a drink inside the ground, again something that I have never done before. The point I was trying to make was that we have rumours flying around that the players haven't been paid, but the club refuse to answer whether this is the case or not (it certainly would explain a few things after Tuesdays debacle), we still haven't had a straight answer as to whether we are still under embargo/paid the debt back to the PFA (although I assume that we have with the arrival of One). All I am asking for is a higher degree of transparancy so we can all pull together and know what we are fighting for. I'm just worried that not enough people care as much about the club and its future as the majority of us on this board do.
Bazza at 10:48:41 Thursday September 12 2002
United Front, Ok, so don't give the club any more of your hard earned. What happens then? No money, no club. I agree that there should be more clarity but until there is an alternative, (did someone mention Tom Barry?) what choice do we have?
United Front at 10:25:55 Thursday September 12 2002
Does anyone else feel uneasy about giving money to the club with the present board and staff in place? Where is the money going to go, is it to the players for their wages every month or on other debts? It is our money I think we should know. The board of directors have done a difficult job over the last 10 years, but as someone else has mentioned, we were told that the club would never be allowed to find itself in the same situation that it was in post McRitchie, but we have. Serious questions need asking, such as what does Gary Hodder (the invisible man) really do for his money? Is the marketing/commercial department being run properly etc.
Bazza at 8:55:42 Thursday September 12 2002
Berry Gordy of Tamla Motown? We could have The Supremes or The Jackson Five as half time turns. What about Tom Barry, I thought he was a 'lifelong fan' who only wanted to save the club? The Direones websites must be real shite, if not why do they keep bothering us?
NoTown at 8:53:18 Thursday September 12 2002
Takeover by Berry Gordy??? - sounds like the Same Old Song and finding a buyer for NTFC is like Looking for a Needle in a Haystack. I'm Still Waiting but for Once In My Life I'd be Dancing In The Streets if its true, or Is It Just My Imagination?
Macc Cobblers at 8:43:43 Thursday September 12 2002
Kett - where does it say they have been paid - the Club, for whatever reason, will not confirm or deny the story. Re the results, one goal in five games - is it a coincidence that performances have gone downhill since takeover collapsed ?
NTFC@2view at 8:14:10 Thursday September 12 2002
Did you hear it on the grapevine?
Interest in Club at 6:28:38 Thursday September 12 2002
Latest person to show interest in the Cobblers is US businessman Berry Gordy, watch this space.
Anon at 23:16:26 Wednesday September 11 2002
well i wouldnt find a doctor martens employee in rushden would i? not since "uncle" max sacked them all
KettCobb at 23:13:19 Wednesday September 11 2002
They have been paid.
Anon at 23:12:17 Wednesday September 11 2002
Maxy Griggs is going skint,going skint,Maxy Griggs is going skint la la la
Anon at 23:11:11 Wednesday September 11 2002
so then, now we know why they looked like they didnt care last night. they hadnt been paid. i dont suppose id care about doing my job properly if i hadnt been paid
KettCobb at 23:11:9 Wednesday September 11 2002
If you ask me,Northampton Borough Council actually translates as "bunch of cocks"
ENVB at 23:10:20 Wednesday September 11 2002
But anon you don't have to go all the way to West Ham to see a Dr Martens shirt.
BOROUGH COUNCILLOR at 23:4:59 Wednesday September 11 2002
Totally out of order, the TRUST have not had permission from the Council to charge for car Parking at Sixfields, its a good idea which the council have being thinking of doing, but of course we will install meters. (We will get this stoped forth with) obvisoulsy this could lead to people lining pockets, and people don't need this promblem when attending Sixfields.
KettCobb at 23:4:19 Wednesday September 11 2002
Nah i wouldnt go to a prem club! Might possibly go to a 1st div club such as Leicester maybe,but more than likely Kettering.
Anon at 23:0:13 Wednesday September 11 2002
id go either west ham or leeds,probably the hammers
KettCobb at 22:53:55 Wednesday September 11 2002
With no Cobblers id probably take to supporting Kettering to be honest,certainly wouldnt be rubbish and dustbins!
KettCobb at 22:52:19 Wednesday September 11 2002
Yes couldnt agree more?! Basically i couldnt understand a word u said.
What if? at 22:50:28 Wednesday September 11 2002
we packed up, what would we do? where would we go on Saturday afternoons? Would MK Wombles be our new home, or the one up the road?
bloody maddnes of not at 22:16:52 Wednesday September 11 2002
Beautiful away in a manager makes us think about all different things,help not towards the greatest but contra-flowing site,site i hear you shout ,yes, you know my views on this matter.!!!!!!
ENVB at 20:11:24 Wednesday September 11 2002
brain the nutter
anon at 19:56:38 Wednesday September 11 2002
some folk pay over £1000 for a season ticket why should they be hassled for £2
ENVB at 19:56:34 Wednesday September 11 2002
i like boys
9224 at 19:48:15 Wednesday September 11 2002
Quite right United Front, Forrester needs service - unfortunately our 'tactical saviour' has about as much clue as Ian Atkins when it comes to attacking (although I notice Oxford turned Bristol City over at Ashton Gate) Why he persists with Paul McGregor I'll never know. Unlike last year, we don't appear to have anyone on the bench who can come on for 25 minutes and make things happen.
ENVB at 19:48:9 Wednesday September 11 2002
i'm a queen
RUBBR DUCK at 19:45:49 Wednesday September 11 2002
Lost a lot of hart in cobblers at the mo. The same faces took us into serious debt last time, alright with the help of MacRitchie & Underwood, but they have gone & done it again with the trusts knowledge they all said it would never happen again, it has & when ever someone shows a bit of intrest in bailing us out the guys who always get the club in debt want a serious pay off. So have we got to get ourselves out of the shit again? More inportant than that have we got the hart to do it all again? I thought N.T.F.C.S.T. would'nt let it get this far, but you know what happened to thought. Why should we pay a lot of money (early) to get a season ticket, pay extra for a car park ticket, (when i could walk) buy a programme (i just flick through, then goes in the bin) all done to help raise funds for the club & then told its not enough we want more, so we can piss it up the wall.
i love brian at 19:45:18 Wednesday September 11 2002
I LOVE BRIAN BRING HIM BACK,BRING BACK ALL THE.............
Northampton Gas at 19:8:23 Wednesday September 11 2002
Sorry about the secong email. *s* I was told that One started the game but was replaced during the second half. He was aparently very lively, but lacked control of the ball.
Northampton Gas at 19:5:22 Wednesday September 11 2002
Sorry, the ",html" after the ,00 went missing http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/today/view/breaking_news_detail/0,,10328~270262,00.html
Northampton Gas at 19:2:15 Wednesday September 11 2002
To see a reort on the Cobblers reserves playing The Gas reserves:- http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/today/view/breaking_news_detail/0,,10328~270262,00.html
NTFC@2view at 18:50:55 Wednesday September 11 2002
Which part of 'This is not an R&D site' do you find difficult?
ENVB at 18:26:13 Wednesday September 11 2002
The more results go against you the more stewards and police you will reuire to deal with the arrogant and aggressive fans that are left.Anon
NTFC@2view at 17:41:43 Wednesday September 11 2002
Don't know about the Jan '03 thing, but I find that I'm not asked when I'd like to settle my debts. I get demands. Could that be a reason? Realistic or not?
Anon at 17:30:20 Wednesday September 11 2002
dont you fools from rushden have any of your own boards to chat on or is it that you would like a response and as you must be the only direone out there you'll only get that on here?
KettCobb at 17:3:46 Wednesday September 11 2002
Same fookin stewards that threw me out v Bury last year,cocks they are.
KettCobb at 16:56:1 Wednesday September 11 2002
Where on the official site do they give a deadline of January 31st 2003?
ENVB at 16:48:3 Wednesday September 11 2002
Yes anon Cottee gave an independant view of the diamonds game but what a pity you didn;t realise that first, instead of giving the impression that because he said this and that he must be right.
Anon at 16:44:9 Wednesday September 11 2002
We're skint, we've no money, so why the hell did we need club stewards, the police AND Showcase Jobsworths LTD keeping check on the lowest ever crowd at 6fields. Once the council, the old bill and "Showcase" take their cut of last nights gate, Town will have nothing but £602 car parking fees!!!! Who's idea was it that we needed "Showcase" anyway???? How much were we paying for the strutting, gum chewing little hitler to tell the North Stand yobs to sit down????
United Front at 16:30:54 Wednesday September 11 2002
As if raising £500,000 wasn't difficult enough, I see that the official site are setting a deadline of 31st January 2003. Is this realistic? I think that more people would be willing to give money if they knew that it wasn't going to go straight into the pockets of the players. Talk about value for money!
Paul S at 15:59:49 Wednesday September 11 2002
United Front - I'm inclined to agree about the ref against Barsnley - no hope of him changing his mind. Anyway from my view in the East Stand Sammo looked as guilty as hell. So much intimate contact being made his wife would have been jealous. The main problem IMHO was that this all occurred about 5 feet outside the penalty box.
Reply to Brian at 14:14 at 15:47:12 Wednesday September 11 2002
If you know him and you obviously do. Tell him to get his a@*#e back in his seat. the idiot who shouted and I heard him too, was a one off supporter. We can't do this without the likes of Brian, and we can't have a 'save the club appeal'and a 'bring back Brian' appeal. If I knew his number I'd ring him and say so myself. In fact tell him his Mother would have a fit if she was still about and could see him now!!
KettCobb at 15:28:26 Wednesday September 11 2002
We're crap aint we lol! Ahh well at least we have fun! Could be worse we could be like the Direones fans and all get excited by the thought of visiting our cousins.
Brian at 14:14:12 Wednesday September 11 2002
He was a sound supporter who always gave his all for the club, until some prick had a go at him, he now refuses to come. he does not deserve that. wish i knew who said it to him, he should get banned. look at the atmosphere since he has not been there
what it actually means at 13:34:3 Wednesday September 11 2002
"..£600 pounds was raised and will enable us to pay Forrestor for about 20 seconds before he clears off elsewhere, thank you to one and all..."
United Front at 13:30:31 Wednesday September 11 2002
I don't really know why the club bothered to appeal against Sammo's red card, everyone knew that the referee or the FA wouldn't admit he was wrong. I think that's what bugs me the most about refs at the moment, the arrogance of these people. I'm sure in their minds they think that they are the best referees in the world and that they never make mistakes. Yesterday, Baines (who I have rated in the past, but what happened?) ran around during the warm up chatting with the players and management of both sides like he was their best mate, even having a kick about with the opposition trainer. I think what bugs me the most though is the referees who go around with a big smile on their faces all game. I'm not saying I want them to be robots, but Baines cost us an important goal last night, and failed to see one of our players get a forearm smash which could rule him out on Saturday.
Anon at 13:2:24 Wednesday September 11 2002
You knob ENVB. The point about Tony Cottee was that gave an independant view of the game and was not watching the match through your diamond encrusted Doc Martens glasses. Now go away and fiddle with a scarecrow like you normally do when your playing hookey.
Anon at 12:17:52 Wednesday September 11 2002
sorry, f.a
Anon at 12:17:9 Wednesday September 11 2002
a rules sampsons red card WILL stand. waste of time that was then
United Front at 11:3:48 Wednesday September 11 2002
After the turgid performance last night (both from the referee and the Cobblers) surely it was a prime opportunity for KB to try out some squad players to see what they are like. Lets face it, we know as much about McGregor as we are ever likely to, what about giving Rickers or Lincoln a game? It shows that KB has no confidence in either of these players (Lincoln imparticularly, will he ever get onto the pitch?). How about bringing Bobby White into the squad, I thought he was supposed to be a good defensive prospect and if we don't try him out we will never know. One of the biggest problems that we have right now (on the pitch at least) is that Trollope plays very deep, anchoring the midfield which should allow Harsley to move further forward supporting the front men, but for the majority of the games Harsley is playing too deep having to help out an overworked defence. This results in the forwards being isolated and the ball keeps coming straight back. It looks like Forrester is going to be the new "boo-boy" now that Frain is injured and Spedding is playing well, but without any quality service I can't see how he can be expected to play well.
Anon at 10:44:59 Wednesday September 11 2002
Well if Ted went to the diamonds it looks like at last he is coming to his senses
ENVB at 10:36:11 Wednesday September 11 2002
kettCob,Thats what a keeper is there for to keep a team in the game,didn't you realise that? If you think different then you definately come from Floppyland.
ENVB at 10:28:23 Wednesday September 11 2002
Does Tony Cottee know everything Anon? The failed manager at Barnet, or is it that you believe everything you are told if it suits your purpose?
Where's he gone? at 9:37:14 Wednesday September 11 2002
Can anyone help please. There used to be a guy who sat in the West Stand, lower tier. He always shouted and cheered on the team. He has not been to home games for a few weeks, think his names Brian, anyone know where he is. Is he ill, can't believe he no longer wants to support the Town?
Anon at 9:20:6 Wednesday September 11 2002
Glad to see Ted did not refuse to pay. Oh, I forgot, he went to see the Diamonds.
Anon at 9:18:59 Wednesday September 11 2002
Nice to see Barry Parker refusing to donate to the car parking charge last night. Glad to see he has the best interests of NTFC at heart.
Bazza at 8:15:5 Wednesday September 11 2002
On a positve note 2. I forgot to mention the new big bloke at the front. Big, strong, fast, good in the air and seemed to have an instant understanding with Flymo. I wonder if he's married, I think i'm in love.
RIP at 8:4:9 Wednesday September 11 2002
A year ago some of us were in Middlebrough for the Cobblers League Cup tie, driving in the car listening to the radio, not believing what we heard, the channel must have strayed to a HG Wells story, after today we must all move on, it makes the nonsence on this messgae board redundant
Anon at 0:27:42 Wednesday September 11 2002
ENVB thats not what Tony Cottee said on Sky
KettCobb at 0:18:21 Wednesday September 11 2002
it tells us this... diamonds played Millwall who took 500 fans to the game and we played Wigan who brought 1 coach load....take that off the totals and u will find Cobblers had a bigger home support than Diamonds,and Diamonds were playing a 1st division team,Cobblers No1 in Northants,point proved.
The gateman at 0:8:35 Wednesday September 11 2002
Cobblers 2336,Diamonds 2731,now what does that tell us?
Anon at 0:4:19 Wednesday September 11 2002
*Not
KettCobb at 0:3:45 Wednesday September 11 2002
Bot according to BBC Diamonds mate,said Turley kept u in the game numerous times and u were lucky to get the game to pens!
ENVB at 0:0:56 Wednesday September 11 2002
The Diamonds were absolutely brilliant tonight, pure class in every department. If only you poor buggers realized what you are missing.
Shakesphere Cobbler at 23:2:25 Tuesday September 10 2002
The referee doth masturbate furiously.
Anon at 22:59:26 Tuesday September 10 2002
The Mighty Diamonds WHO
On a positive note at 22:40:3 Tuesday September 10 2002
The Mighty Diamonds disposed of first division Millwall 5-3 on penalties.
Bloke with a twitch at 22:39:29 Tuesday September 10 2002
Once again we were robbed of an equal chance by a totally one sided referee. We might not have been likely to beat Wigan, but a succession of piss poor decisions took any heart out of the players. Positives, Spedding looked good at the back, and gave us some pace, maybe now, we wont have to sit so deep, give the midfield a chance to create. One added the much needed height to the forwards, and Del gave us the pace that Jamie lost with his Millwall transfer. He has never been the same.
oldbrook cobbler at 22:38:49 Tuesday September 10 2002
sounded like another dodgy official..........where the hell do the get them from!!!!!!!!!!!
Bazza at 22:30:35 Tuesday September 10 2002
On a positive note, Dunc looks good at centre half, Harsley played well, the goal should've been disallowed. I paid my £2 for parking, i saw plenty not doing so. What's wrong you mean bastards? Support your club!
Where can I hide? at 22:14:42 Tuesday September 10 2002
Concentrating on the league now are we? Which league will that be then? Doomed, we're all doomed.
tarquin at 22:14:37 Tuesday September 10 2002
Why don't we use this new mid-field we have,we are toooooooooo fu*cking deep all the time,we won't score unless we learn how to break a team down,pass it about, pull um out of their postions thats what other teams do to us, all we do it seems it hump forward to as it was said earlier the midgets.
Ted at 22:0:12 Tuesday September 10 2002
Absolute garbage!
Anon at 21:54:17 Tuesday September 10 2002
Indeed Hump it to the midgets,i feel sorry for Jamie and Del having to deal with all the longballs they recieve! Even feel sorry for Gabbas as he isnt exactly big.
hump it to the midgets at 21:46:55 Tuesday September 10 2002
not sure the tactics worked,untill the big man comes on,why change when we have to chase the game,why not try and win it first
The Paymaster General at 21:44:12 Tuesday September 10 2002
Hardly suprising that the players did not perform, given that they were not paid last week!
Anon at 21:39:34 Tuesday September 10 2002
Full Time - Cobblers 0 Wigan 1 - Sounded a poor performance from us really,didnt even test the keeper from what i could tell. Sounded a little better with Del and One up front,but then thats only going from the commentary. Poor performance,poor result,not good for the club at all,certainly wont attract fans.
Anon at 21:31:48 Tuesday September 10 2002
Paul Rickers comes on for Daryl Burgess,with about 2 minutes to go.Burgess is injured i think.
Anon at 21:30:49 Tuesday September 10 2002
Makes it Worse that Direones are doing well against Millwall.
Anon at 21:26:46 Tuesday September 10 2002
9 Minutes left,looks like we could well be going out of the Worthy Cup early and dreams of a big Prem team gone.
Anon at 21:24:4 Tuesday September 10 2002
One comes on and wins a corner almost straight away.
Anon at 21:22:4 Tuesday September 10 2002
Armand One on for Gabbiadini with 15mins to go. One and Del Boy up front.
Anon at 21:11:53 Tuesday September 10 2002
Asamoah on for Forrester after 65mins.
Anon at 21:7:59 Tuesday September 10 2002
Sounds pretty crap,cant see us getting back into the game unless maybe we bring on a sub to change things.
Anon at 20:55:55 Tuesday September 10 2002
Attendance - 2336(i think thats what he said) - oh dear.
Anon at 20:36:50 Tuesday September 10 2002
Half Time - Cobblers 0 Wigan 1 ... Major Booing by our fans,aimed at the Ref coz he didnt give a fould when they scored. We have done very little.
Anon at 20:25:51 Tuesday September 10 2002
1-0 to Wigan,Crowd major unhappy,going wild at the ref! Sounds rather abusive from our fans!
Anon at 20:15:26 Tuesday September 10 2002
I think He has gone a tad gay,the ole commentator that is.
Anon at 20:4:38 Tuesday September 10 2002
0-0 still.
Anon at 19:53:27 Tuesday September 10 2002
Armand One was immense against us last season.
Anon at 19:48:24 Tuesday September 10 2002
Dissapointing Crowd tonight apparently.
COBRA at 18:45:59 Tuesday September 10 2002
thanks we will take the ticket off you and a £20!!!
Anon at 17:50:28 Tuesday September 10 2002
One is free to play tonight
J6nty at 17:35:12 Tuesday September 10 2002
I have a spare ticket for the game tonight. If anybody wants it e-mail me in the next 30 mins and I can arrange to meet you at sixfields tonight.
Anon at 17:5:50 Tuesday September 10 2002
is one starting tonight do we know?
Huddersfield Harry at 17:1:12 Tuesday September 10 2002
Is this COBRA thing a wind up?
C.O.B.R.A at 15:23:53 Tuesday September 10 2002
Chris Gedge will be our North Bucks organiser!!!
C.O.B.R.A at 15:20:29 Tuesday September 10 2002
We have a sponsor Gerry Anderson!!!
C.O.B.R.A at 15:17:23 Tuesday September 10 2002
Our long term plan is for Cogenoe to gain City status, so that we can build a 18,000 all seater stadium there for the Cobblers, away fans would be catered for at nearby Billing AquaDrome the well know Disney veue!
C.O.B.R.A at 15:13:58 Tuesday September 10 2002
sO WHO ARE WE, WELL WE DO NOT COUT aNON, ntfc2 AMONG OUR NUMBER, THEY ARE JUST TOO CUNNING AND GOOD LOOKING!!
C.O.B.R.A at 15:12:22 Tuesday September 10 2002
This is the first message from a group of true Cobblers fans that will not allow the Cobblers to slide into oblivion. We will be taking Clarence hostage so that the current board take us seriously, our next target is Big Fat Shamus aka The Poodle, be warned!!!
Dyl at 14:23:15 Tuesday September 10 2002
I have to say that I too thought One was excellent against us last year in the away match. Excellent that is in the context of 2 teams scrapping at the bottom of the division. His pace caused our defence all sorts of problems and he scored TWICE as well as coming close on other occasions.
To Paul S at 13:44:47 Tuesday September 10 2002
We may be skint but he is still no good. Someone else says superb. Not sure which game you saw. He scored a fantastic goal then miscontrolled just about everything else all afternoon. I hope Im wrong but he wont last the month.
The Drilling Cobbler at 13:23:32 Tuesday September 10 2002
One WAS superb against us last year in the away fixture with Cambridge. He also missed their autowindscreens cup final(I think) because he was on trial at Middlesboro. Vitally, he is very very quick. Sometimes a player compliments one side more than another and with no pace and no height up front(with the exception of DA's pace) he could be more than useful. I'm really looking forward to tonights game now.
Paul S at 12:55:52 Tuesday September 10 2002
R U Joking - In case you hadn't noticed we're skint we have 3 short house strikers and a pair of target men, one quite good, but not yet ready and one who's crocked. Given our position a couple of months of One should be able to cover until Stampy's fit again. Beggars can't be choosers - thanks to whoever put their hand in their pocket to pay him.
Paul S at 12:51:3 Tuesday September 10 2002
9224 - yeah great idea - there's always the are by the entrance to the grosvenor centre. Trouble is that the club don't run the ticket office. The Council have sub-contacted that part of the operation, It's one of the reasons (plus catering and exec boxes) that many of those interested in the club wanted the ground as well. I suppose the club could take a block of family tickets from the east stand and sell them on an ad-hoc basis.
LH at 12:39:4 Tuesday September 10 2002
See Efon Okoku released by Sheffield Wednesday, on a match by match basis could of maybe solved our problem.
LH at 12:36:53 Tuesday September 10 2002
Interesting signing. I would give the guy benefit of the doubt for couple of reasons 1) Broadhurst doesnt stand for any pissing about & is big on discipline. 2) Broadhurst really seems to know what type of player he wants and how to get the best out of them. With the exception of Lincoln who I havent seen yet I think his signings have been pretty astute so far.
R U Joking at 12:36:21 Tuesday September 10 2002
Class against us? He scored a great goal I will give you that. He was absymal. Broads has lost the plot.
GIVE HIM a chance at 12:13:14 Tuesday September 10 2002
I think he could be ideal, he was class against us last year. with a loan we cant really lose dont think all is great within the team anyway. personal jealousy etc. Theres only one one. No wonder he walked out on cambridge they are shite
United Front at 11:56:50 Tuesday September 10 2002
So, we have signed Armand One from Cambridge United on a months loan with a view to a permanent deal. On Anglia news last night it was reported that One had been severely reprimanded, fined and put onto the transfer list for not turning up for training for five days in a row with no explanation. Apparantly this isn't the first time he has gone AWOL, his attitude leaves a lot to be desired, he throws his toys out of the pram if he doesn't automatically get into the first team, he frequently returns to his native France for "long weekends", and he is overweight. Apart from that he is the ideal signing!
Macc Cobblers at 11:36:45 Tuesday September 10 2002
I thought we were ...... oops sorry, thats only the non playing side !
NTFC@2view at 11:21:57 Tuesday September 10 2002
Easy Macc. Go amateur.
richie fan from nz at 11:19:51 Tuesday September 10 2002
think you got problems gazza wants 10 grand a game to play 5 games for us before he goes to the states.can we borrow your buckets and hats.
Macc Cobblers at 9:26:42 Tuesday September 10 2002
We are going to be looking at needing to save in the region of £500k in the wages bill next year. In addition, the club is going to need to more actively pursue income generating programs.
Anon at 8:51:22 Tuesday September 10 2002
We could sell the buckets and hats - that would raise a couple of bob.
Anon at 23:30:7 Monday September 9 2002
If, or when money is raised, will that mean all problems are solved?or will it mean passing the buckets and hats around again and again. until everybody has no more to give, and all there is left is the buckets and hats?
9224 at 23:25:33 Monday September 9 2002
Here's a thought: Why not have a mini 'kiosk' selling match tickets set up in Abington street the day before a game (or the day of an evening game). It need not be any bigger than a newspaper stand but it would be there, in a convenient location where we could catch people who a)want to go but can't be arsed to go to Sixfields to get a ticket b)want to go but don't know how to get a ticket c)may not have thought about going to a match but saw the kiosk and thought "why not?". We could sell merchandise there if it's a big enough 'outlet'. Perhaps the dragon could drum up young support or maybe a player or two could be there for a couple of hours after training and sign autographs. Anything to make the club more accessible! If we do that in Abington Street, why not in Kettering town centre or on Rushden village green or even at the Centre MK before Franchise United moves in? If we can't afford a decent-sized 'thing', we could ask the Chron if we could work from their place on the market square, get them to show their support for the club by letting us set-up there for free on a friday. We've simply got to be more proactive and more customer-friendly!
pod at 20:42:4 Monday September 9 2002
Hi there, if you're lookinf for some friendly banter with some Huddersfield Town fans, then why not visit us at our site? The address is http://www.terrier-bytes.com/forums Hope to chat with a few of you!
A Childs View at 20:7:6 Monday September 9 2002
Good debate at last - KB and his tactics!! Have to agree with Drilling Cobbler with some of KB's performances, Chesterfield away(this year) and Bournemouth away and QPR at home last year were poor - however, against Barsnley he did get it spot on. In truth, he's still learning his trade I think - sometime it'll work, sometimes it won't. I would like to see more flexibility though - if its obviously not working try a change. I'm also not a fan of changing our tactics in response to the opposition. Whilst theoretically it may counter the threat posed by the opposition, on balance I think it does more to disrupt our pattern of play than it does to provide tactical advantage. In any event, its negative and hands the onus to the opponent. Comments re Morrison at Wycombe blow are correct - he's still very raw and gets pushed around a lot, still, with some good coaching he can only get better. Looking forward to 3 home games on the spin - play as strong a team as possible tomorrow, line up 442 and try and develop a pattern of play over the 3 games. We need to win tomorrow - Wigan will play some squad players so we should have a chance if we really go for it.
Ted at 19:40:36 Monday September 9 2002
Waste of time all this fund-raising.It's pathetic!A town the size of Northampton, and the fans have to beg to keep the club going.We might as well throw the towel in now,because I shall never support Trust United in the United Counties League.
NTFC@2view at 18:15:9 Monday September 9 2002
In a way it must be difficult to change as he obviously sends out what he feels to be the best eleven. He either hopes it will go right in the end or he doesn't want to admit he was wrong.
LH at 17:38:41 Monday September 9 2002
Also good to see Gill for another month. Best right back since Chilvers ? Clarkson ?. Thought Hunter did well at full back though. Gills a very solid player with good distribution and positional sense.
LH at 17:35:46 Monday September 9 2002
Drilling , my only recent away game was Cardiff where we seemed to get the tactics spot on . I cant comment on the others . I think Broadhurst is quite astute but maybe he is reluctant to change sometimes because he believe's that the players cant implement correctly what he wants to achieve. I'm sure he must have a plan B, C, D etc.. in his mind as he seems a VERY professional manager but there must be an overriding reason why he is unwilling to change the game plan sometimes.
The Drilling Cobbler at 17:22:9 Monday September 9 2002
LH - I missed the Barnsley game - one of two I have missed this season! Unfortunately, the 5 games I have witnessed thus far have all ended in draws or defeats, and whilst I accept that we came back to equalise in the games against Crewe and Wycombe, it must be said that Marcos equaliser against Crewe had nothing to do with astute management. The Wycombe game likewise - we dominated the first half, and overall we were the better team. My point is is that during games when things are clearly not working, KB appears to be reluctant to change things - examples last season Bournemouth away(when Spedding was sent off) and QPR home(after Hunter was sent off) being two prime ones. Dont get me wrong - if it wasnt for Broads we would deffinately be in division3 anyway - my 'critisism' is based on how I personnally see games, and at both Chesterfield and Bristol changes needed to be made but were not resulting in more goals being leaked and none being scored. At least thats how I see it anyway!
NTFC@2view at 17:14:42 Monday September 9 2002
I'll lend you a whole box of matches Kett!
KettCobb at 16:17:51 Monday September 9 2002
Wonder if we will ever get a striker on loan!
Interesting Maths?? at 14:42:9 Monday September 9 2002
Checking the numbers again. The total that it's possible to raise based on the poll and a gate average of 4500 is very nearly £750,000.
Old Stratford Cobbler at 14:12:39 Monday September 9 2002
It's obvious why Rickers was brought on for the last 3 minutes or so - so that he has to pay his match fees!! A master-stroke by Broadhurst, in my opinion, to boost the much needed coffers!!
United Front at 13:57:50 Monday September 9 2002
I agree with Drilling to a certain extent. At Chesterfield we were 3-0 down after 28 minutes and still no tactical change was made despite it being obvious that every time they got the ball they would attack the wide open spaces between Gill, Sammo and Burgess. It sounds like much the same at Bristol, but in defence of KB, without Hope, Marsh, Lavin, Stamp etc we are unable to change the formation effectively. He is doing OK with the squad he has available, the worrying thing is that squad is being depleted on a weekly basis. Another thing that worries me is that in a similar way to last season, we seem unable to take the game to the opposition. For example, against Cardiff it was backs to the wall and effective counter attacks, and against Huddersfield a rearguard action and a battle against a perceived injustice. Last season teams started to get us sussed, especially at home where they would sit back and let us attack, knowing that our lack of pace meant that we were unlikely to get round the back of them and everything would come through the middle. Little seems to have changed, and I feel that it is no coincidence that we get some of our best results when we play in big matches (where the opposition come at us) or when the officials seem to be against us.
LH at 12:39:55 Monday September 9 2002
Drilling . Do you mean Broadhurst the manager who changed the formation & team twice against Barnsley to counter their threat as the game developed ?
Ray at 12:24:57 Monday September 9 2002
Good news - I finally managed to retrieve my mail and the Tipping Competition has been updated.
The Drilling Cobbler at 11:4:26 Monday September 9 2002
Went to the game on Friday - at 1-0 down and with 11 men I felt that we did have an equaliser in us. Unfortunately, once Burgess was sent off(and several of our fans - probably the same ones that applauded the team off the pitch after the Chesterfield defeat - amazingly clapped the idiot as he was red carded) we reverted to a damage limitation exercise. Once again no substitutions and no tactical changes. 2-0 down - Assamoah replaced by Jamie. Like for like and predictably totally ineffective. 3-0 down and 3 minutes to go - Rickers came on for Mcgregor(I think). Mr Broadhurst - what was the point? The players made enough effort, but there was simply no planB once things went pair shaped in the second half. Surely sacrificing say Gabbadini(who was knackered) for Rickers straight after the sending off would have enabled the team to have kept its shape(4-4-1), rather than simply moving Spedding to centreback and CC to left back which merely left a great big hole in the left hand side of our midfield which BC were more than happy to exploit time and time again. And before someone says, hindsight was never required. Broadhurst continues to baffle me with his lack of tactical changes during the course of matches, particularly those that we are struggling in. Why Morrison was not brought on to provide some form of aerial threat on Friday when it was evident that every clearence was being picked up by a BC player, only KB knows. I do not think we will go down - mainly because of KB's astute summer signings - but with the lack of ambition currently being shown and the high level of respect we offer to certain teams in our divison, I do not see us finishing much higher than we did last season.
NTFC@2view at 10:55:1 Monday September 9 2002
So he's not worth another go? He looked OK for the 3 minutes he had against Barnsley.
stumpy at 9:24:47 Monday September 9 2002
a childs view ask kb if you can play at the back you seem full of dribble.
Love this site at 22:59:32 Sunday September 8 2002
We must have been going bust 4ever now, it wont happen, if the people on here had any nouse they would know that, they are just drama queens
Freddy Floodlight at 22:58:5 Sunday September 8 2002
Morison was "given a go" at Wycombe and failed to impress. He just isn't strong enough (yet).
NTFC@2view at 21:59:57 Sunday September 8 2002
I agree it would be nice to win, but I'd like to see Morrison, Rickers and Lincoln getting a go. We could win IF those were given a go!
A Childs View at 21:43:59 Sunday September 8 2002
Too abstract for me 2View - I didn't spot any irony. Will we get a decent team put out on Tuesday? Given the need for more cash, KB should play to win it and get us set up for the two forthcoming home league games - we need the money and it'd be a good warm up for the league fixtures.
Harry Belafonte at 21:6:42 Sunday September 8 2002
There's a hole in your buckets dear Cobblers, dear Cobblers, there's a hole in your buckets, dear Cobblers, a Hole.
Anon at 20:54:54 Sunday September 8 2002
If anyone came in with money Ted it would be a case of a fool and his money soon to be parted
Ted at 20:51:42 Sunday September 8 2002
Does this town want a professional Football Club or not!Are the Cobblers going to disappear into oblivion like British Timken,Express Lifts, Collins Sports,New Theatre,Eckford's kiosk and all those other old Northampton institutions.It's do or die time! If there is anyone out there thinking about making a major contribution,do it now before it's too late!
Anon at 20:48:12 Sunday September 8 2002
Don't kid us Childs view.Nobody ever slates the club after a win, act grown up and admit it.
KettCobb at 20:37:59 Sunday September 8 2002
I personally think Buckets would be a better idea! I suggested it on the official site but everyone said no!
Ted at 20:31:20 Sunday September 8 2002
There`s only one way to save our club,and that's for someone with a bit of money and the necessary business 'no how' to come in and buy it.If not we might as well all pack it in now, and go and find something else to do with our time and and money.Raffles,Auctions and begging are just going to prolong the agony,and it's about time everyone faced the truth!
Ted at 20:23:37 Sunday September 8 2002
Let's get some action going on here! Who thinks that this idea of asking for voluntary payment for parking at Sixfields is no better than standing outside the ground with buckets? I 'll tell you one thing,I most certainly will not be paying to park my car there!
KettCobb at 20:9:34 Sunday September 8 2002
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT! ;-) Ahhh boredom
NTFC@2view at 20:2:29 Sunday September 8 2002
That was irony Childs! Sorry you missed it. If you make a reasoned point and someone comes back with a 'nothing' retort, someone else will say............ That was my experience anyway. Forget it, stay cool, no offence, just a comment.
A Childs View at 19:59:8 Sunday September 8 2002
How? Was it an argument? If the team had won I wouldn't have said anything? I don't get it. If I I've understood it, it's wrong - I comment on almost every game and am more than happy to say well done to the team or KB when they get it right, check out previous posts - Barnsley will prove it. NTFC@2View - what are you going on about?
KettCobb at 19:47:47 Sunday September 8 2002
Blimey packed to the rafters today! Makes u think that alot of the silly postings are by supposedly mature adults at work who only have access to the net at work!
KettCobb at 15:13:2 Sunday September 8 2002
Hey that Burnley fan and the Direones fan are both mad rude and complete cool guys,we should respect how mature and amazing they are and we should become their worshippers.
NTFC@2view at 11:24:29 Sunday September 8 2002
Child's View, I hope you realise that Anon won that argument?
Anon at 10:38:20 Sunday September 8 2002
We all know Childs view that if the team, had won you wouldn't have said bugger all.
beatnik at 10:15:58 Sunday September 8 2002
It falls me here very heavily, the better understanding because of, a plausible bridge of Ur-garage-sound (Stooges etc..) up to contemporary British Polit garage things to lift out (A Glurk Trolling., Jackdaw with Crowbar), over German rather home experimental sounds of garage
A Childs View at 9:46:40 Sunday September 8 2002
Throwing toys out of the pram? I ask an open question about how the team did at City, moan about the inconvenience of forking out £16 and not being able to get the refund and express concern about what we'll do with centre half injuries and suspensions coming up? Can you explain how those comments constitute toy throwing? 3 home games in 10 days coming up, including 2 league games against lower 2nd div opposition - good chance to pull some home form together.
Deepcut Cobbler at 6:25:15 Sunday September 8 2002
"Asamoah needs to play off a target man" what about young Morison. At least start with him to give us that outlet until Stamp returns. Other teams use their youngsters. Gabbi is the master to guide the 'apprentices'. We need to start playing with what we have got and not keep wishing we could buy or loan so and so to help us survive. Gabbi didn't win Goal of the month for August? The best must have been a cracker or weren't 2nd Div goals included? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Faro Fred at 4:59:46 Sunday September 8 2002
No we would have beaten those 2 crap teams!!!!!!!!!!
Scootland at 4:43:26 Sunday September 8 2002
Was that the Direones or Burnley in disguise yesterday????
Literacy Gestapo at 0:37:55 Sunday September 8 2002
Who the fook invited the Village Idiots in?
sparky at 20:46:22 Saturday September 7 2002
Whats a matter Dave Wobbler? getting comfort out of losing by coming on the Diamond site and telling us all about those big grounds you visit and how good you are by being a 2nd division outfit. Yer just for now ay?
NTFC@2view at 20:45:23 Saturday September 7 2002
Used to be good on here when people got all hate-filled with my support for the GdS deal. Used to be more exciting wondering who we'd buy if we had a bob or two. Now we know who we've got for the season (if we're lucky) and that they're not quite good enough and we're in for another struggle. Still, we're not up the Racecourse.
Paul S at 15:35:21 Saturday September 7 2002
And the simple reply is:- You're not very good at English are you
Anon at 12:32:19 Saturday September 7 2002
sad
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Anon at 11:33:58 Saturday September 7 2002
A bad result last night, and there you go Childs View, throwing your toys out of the pram again.
Anon at 11:33:57 Saturday September 7 2002
A bad result last night, and there you go Childs View, throwing your toys out of the pram again.
NTFC@2view at 10:59:3 Saturday September 7 2002
Peacock alone cost £600,000. Money can't buy you love, but you ought to get more for that money than for a 'cast off'. Doomed to mediocrity at our best. (Not knocking any of the players, management etc. No money, no progress.)
Anon at 10:48:38 Saturday September 7 2002
If Spedding can play centre back (as he has proved) then i would guess that Gill can too!
M at 10:47:28 Saturday September 7 2002
They out classed us last night. We look tired and very low second division. they looked like an outfit that belongs in the first. And have to agree with Match Observer, Sammo does look slow. We are desperate for a target man to help feed the strikers. Still it all could've been differnt if Macca's shot early on had gone in. Good ground etc. BUT what was going on with the coaches having to park miles away from the ground!!! Damn madness I was soaked :o(
NTFC@2view at 9:31:45 Saturday September 7 2002
Don't complain about Gill - we haven't got a right back either!
Match Observer at 9:0:35 Saturday September 7 2002
We were well in the game until the sending off and there was no doubt about the decision. We played with only Asamoah up front and he is not the right sort of player for this formation, like Forrester he needs to play off a traget man using his pace for flick ons etc. The injury to Stamp is now having its consequences. Once the second goal went in and this looked like an awful mistake by McGregor it was all over and the third late in the game was no surprise. Sammo is looking slow and IMO the players to stand out were Spedding and Hargreaves. Bristol kept the ball very well, played the width of the pitch to stretch us after the sending off and Peacock was always a threat.
A Childs View at 8:35:39 Saturday September 7 2002
Anyone got time for a more detailed report on last night? There's nothing on the website because its all on super special cobblers world!! Doesn't sound like we did too well? Did we ever look like getting back into the game? Well done to the club for reducing prices for the Wigan game - pain in the arse that you only arranged this once a load of tickets had been sold, then, you have the cheek to say you can't get your refund on the night which means fans have to make another trip to Sixfields!! Unbelievable!! I live 40 miles away so that's not very convenient - crap customer service, as usual! What would have been so difficult about giving the money back on the night? My club does xxxx me off some time. Keep the £6 because it'll cost more to come back to N'pton in petrol. So we get Gill for another month when we could be without Hope, Sammo and Burgess - not a fit centre half at the club and we get a loan right-back - can Gill 'genuinely' play at centre-half? I sincerely hope.
Anon at 8:33:24 Saturday September 7 2002
Turf Claret is East northants village people boy just check there ID OK
Anon at 8:13:43 Saturday September 7 2002
You two are strange types.
East northants village boy with a laugh at 0:30:29 Saturday September 7 2002
your so right turf claret. I,m laughing.
Turf Claret at 0:11:37 Saturday September 7 2002
Bye bye Cobblers. On your way into oblivion, and before you turn the lights out, don't forget to moan about how unlucky you are, how the referee was undoubtedly biased against you, how all those 40,000 odd (or was it 50/60,000?....it seems to increase all the time) Wembley supporters got lost on the way to Ashton Gate. Always remember, as your own propaganda will confirm, you were always "the better team." It will comfort you when you're an ex Football League club, whose loyal band of parasites are on their way to Milton Keynes, or Rushden. Like I said, you might believe your own rubbish, the rest of the football community is having a good laugh at you.
Anon at 21:58:56 Friday September 6 2002
we will have no centre backs soon.
KettCobb at 21:35:12 Friday September 6 2002
Another good away performance lads.
Anon at 21:26:57 Friday September 6 2002
forrester on turn, 25 yrd effort best all night. hmmmm, didnt he used to do that all the time?
Anon at 21:24:23 Friday September 6 2002
Forrester Asamoah
Bloke with a twitch at 21:24:1 Friday September 6 2002
Forrester on for Asamoah
Anon at 21:22:59 Friday September 6 2002
McGregor f*ck-up
oldbrook cobbler at 21:22:7 Friday September 6 2002
2-0.....goodnight!
Anon at 21:21:23 Friday September 6 2002
2-0
Anon at 21:20:46 Friday September 6 2002
2-0 for real. peacock
Anon at 21:20:45 Friday September 6 2002
2-0 for real. peacock
Good old English Yobbo at 21:19:53 Friday September 6 2002
or go and glass someone in a 'diner'
fly the flag in America at 21:19:14 Friday September 6 2002
go and strangle someone with a union jack.
Anon at 21:17:52 Friday September 6 2002
i met this american sort last year. she was a babe but her mate looked like she had just eaten a house. it made feel sick. fat people should not be allowed out the house as they. are repugnant and scare children
Paul at 21:16:47 Friday September 6 2002
I'm English, just in America!
Anon at 21:16:33 Friday September 6 2002
1-0
1 - 1 at 21:15:56 Friday September 6 2002
come on Cobblers! I can smell a Gabbs goal and it stinks!!!
Anon at 21:13:53 Friday September 6 2002
not all, just most
certainty at 21:13:37 Friday September 6 2002
all Americans are fat and thick.
Anon at 21:13:1 Friday September 6 2002
lovely person...
Anon at 21:10:13 Friday September 6 2002
to the American. Follow the Green Bay Packers
advice at 21:8:41 Friday September 6 2002
to the American. Go onto www.bbc.co.uk/sport Text updates available as they happen
Anon at 21:8:35 Friday September 6 2002
still 1-0
Anon at 21:8:34 Friday September 6 2002
still 1-0
Anon at 21:7:38 Friday September 6 2002
still 1-0. Cobblers doing well
Anon at 21:7:12 Friday September 6 2002
104.2fm will help the confused
2-1 at 21:6:38 Friday September 6 2002
nice one Gabba's!!!
Anon at 21:5:29 Friday September 6 2002
no. asamoah is still runiing about, broads is still bos, but burgess is off
Pair of Bristols at 21:5:8 Friday September 6 2002
2-0
oldbrook cobbler at 21:4:31 Friday September 6 2002
fraid so, not sure bout broken leg though?
Anon at 21:4:25 Friday September 6 2002
asamoah is not injured, broadhurst is not sacked, but burgess is off
oh bugger at 21:4:6 Friday September 6 2002
2 bloody 0.
Paul at 21:0:24 Friday September 6 2002
Is all this for real?
Anon at 20:59:50 Friday September 6 2002
Broadhurst sacked. (being a penis)
oldbrook cobbler at 20:59:22 Friday September 6 2002
burgess sent off
Anon at 20:58:48 Friday September 6 2002
BURGESS OFF!!!!!! DEFENSIVE CRISIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anon at 20:58:9 Friday September 6 2002
burgess off.
Anon at 20:55:57 Friday September 6 2002
leg
Dave at 20:55:48 Friday September 6 2002
Asamoa injured. Broken something
Anon at 20:55:8 Friday September 6 2002
Asamoa has broken his leg
Anon at 20:53:22 Friday September 6 2002
that would have benn half time
Anon at 20:48:10 Friday September 6 2002
is the commentary off at the minute?
oldbrook cobbler at 20:43:1 Friday September 6 2002
while its only one nil we could still nick an equaliser
Paul at 20:40:46 Friday September 6 2002
It sounds depressing!!
oldbrook cobbler at 20:38:56 Friday September 6 2002
soz had a few stellas !
Anon at 20:36:42 Friday September 6 2002
too bad
oldbrook cobbler at 20:35:56 Friday September 6 2002
half time...1-0 down.....not doing to bad really
Anon at 20:33:26 Friday September 6 2002
make that 5
KettCobb at 20:33:17 Friday September 6 2002
Sounds damn easy for Brizzle City. And its just started hammering it down.
oldbrook cobbler at 20:32:18 Friday September 6 2002
zero on target......4 off target
Anon at 20:30:25 Friday September 6 2002
zero shots for cobblers so far
oldbrook cobbler at 20:5:0 Friday September 6 2002
200 they said on cobblers world
Anon at 20:3:27 Friday September 6 2002
KC, in a mo, im having a row with my computer
Paul at 19:58:11 Friday September 6 2002
Well i guess the posative thing is we have plenty of time to score ourselfs!
KettCobb at 19:57:31 Friday September 6 2002
anyone know how many fans we have got there?
KettCobb at 19:55:59 Friday September 6 2002
Think we may well get hammered again.
oldbrook cobbler at 19:54:50 Friday September 6 2002
1-0 down already
KettCobb at 19:54:24 Friday September 6 2002
Brizzle 1 Cobbs 0..... Lee Peacock scored.
Anon at 19:54:17 Friday September 6 2002
1-0 city
KettCobb at 19:53:23 Friday September 6 2002
yeh they have kicked off,think we are playing 5-4-1,both sides had one chance,McGregor shud have hit the target for us and they just shot over.
Anon at 19:48:33 Friday September 6 2002
Have they kicked off?
KettCobb at 19:46:33 Friday September 6 2002
Looks like Rickers may well play a part tonite.
KettCobb at 19:43:32 Friday September 6 2002
Yep Forrester dropped,probs a good decision really,needs a kick up the arse,altho it isnt really his fault we hoof long balls up to him!
Starting Line up at 19:35:43 Friday September 6 2002
Harper (gk), Gill (d), Sampson, (d), Burgess (d), Spedding (m), Carruthers (m), Harsley (m), Hargreaves (m), McGregor (a), Gabbiadini (a), Asamoah (a). NOTICE NO FORRESTER IN STARTING LINE UP!!!!
Anon at 19:34:24 Friday September 6 2002
Anyone coming into the rivals site for a chat?! www.ntfcunofficial.com
Paul at 18:50:49 Friday September 6 2002
Can someone post updates on here tonight please? I'm stuck over in the USA for the week and would appreciate it. (It's 1.45pm Eastern time here, which I guess makes it's 6.45pm there)
Anon at 16:18:7 Friday September 6 2002
No iot doesnt it says he is being played central midfield
Anon at 14:23:28 Friday September 6 2002
says in the Chron Chris hargreaves is skipper
Mal at 14:7:16 Friday September 6 2002
Sammo?????
Anon at 13:37:32 Friday September 6 2002
Who is going to be captain tonight
PaulDonnellyBP@aol.com at 13:0:25 Friday September 6 2002
Visit www.posh.net and click on chat. Discussing England and our love of all things NTFC. CyaBP
Anon at 10:30:1 Friday September 6 2002
Burnley - poor relations of Lancashire football, tucked in there somewhere behind Wigan Athletic. Highpoint in recent history : 2 - 1 win against Leyton Orient to avoid relegation to the Conference. What a team !
Vince at 9:41:3 Friday September 6 2002
TRB Marc, any chance you could email me?
betting brian at 9:35:9 Friday September 6 2002
who would win - McRitchie vs GDS?
Useless info merchant... at 7:58:12 Friday September 6 2002
Dear MR Turf, I thank you for your well reasoned and executed response. I would however like to draw to your attention that fact that your "local knowledge" seems to be up there with the best of us. True, we have had a rather checkered history and certainly have'nt acheived our place in the higher echelons of football greats, unlike Burnley......hang on.......Burnley??? Surely you jest??
Hotel Ender at 7:48:13 Friday September 6 2002
surely the coldest ground ever is Gillingham? and as for that Burnley fan - yes a proud past and proud history - er who else was it that only managed to stay in the league on the last day of the season when we were winning that Division in style?
??????? at 7:10:29 Friday September 6 2002
Which team in the Prem or English football leagues has the biggest percentage (attend their home games) of their City/town population - obviously not Manchester United!!! Answer: 1. Middlesbrough, 2. Burnley
ANON at 0:55:30 Friday September 6 2002
Will TCMP ask Assafatt to buy the cobblers, when in Syria, as he done a hatchet job on GDS?
Anon at 23:28:24 Thursday September 5 2002
yes , you are correct, nobody cares about us, which'll be why you, the first division fan, is searching for northampton websites. what are you doing? scouting for next season?
Ray at 23:14:58 Thursday September 5 2002
Hes probably more frustrated with 1 point from 5 games nd Burnley being the strongest team in the First Division.
Turd Claret at 23:10:55 Thursday September 5 2002
Let him be 9224. It's obviously the wrong time of the month for his whippet and he's just a bit frustrated.
9224 at 22:56:50 Thursday September 5 2002
Next year, we'll see you all next year! What an inspired signing Gazza was eh? Wasn't he meant to give your team the spark it needed to get into (and win) the playoffs to cement your place amongst the country's elite? Well, the success of the end of last year has obviously carried on into this season, dreams of Liverpool turning rapidly into the possibility of Hartlepool. And another thing, I don't actually see any sugar-daddy bailing us out, do you?
Turf Claret at 22:44:20 Thursday September 5 2002
Useless info merchant: nice name,very apt. Sorry but Burnley FC are nicknamed "The Clarets" and always have been; a long time before you were even playing non league. I believe you had one season in the top flight-many decades ago-and flirted a couple of times with the old first division, in your undoubtedly unrivalled past. Seems like you're still playing non league even now. No ground of your own; nothing more than a public park at a peanut rent; an outrageously small average gate; a notoriously fickle bunch of supporters; not two pence to rub together and you have the nerve to put the begging bowl out at every opportunity, castigating all and sundry for having the good sense not to invest in your tin-pot set up; you should have gone out of the league a decade or so ago and only escaped on a technicality;you're a disgrace, and your reputation in football spheres is in tatters, and justifiably so. Take a look around you and see all those other so called small clubs who've pulled themselves up to a respectable level without having to rely on some Balkan/Italian/Nigerian sugar daddy to bale them out. Indeed as you might say, fook off, to the United Counties or whatever; no-one likes you and even fewer care about what happens to you.
TRB Mark at 22:25:26 Thursday September 5 2002
A few seasons ago on a 3rd Div messageboard, Sixfields was voted the coldest away end! It's a load of bollox that it's colder up north. Birmingham is colder than Manchester in Winter so I would put my money on West Brom being a colder ground as well as being higher than Oldham. And actually, height above sea level and how far you are away from the coast are much bigger influence on temperature in this country rather than how far north a place is. West Brom is lso further away from the warming influence of the sea and much more likely to be influenced by the cold continetal winds than Olham.I didn't get CSE grade 1 Geography for nothing you know. Did someone say Cobblers were going bust....
Dexys Midnight Runners at 22:17:20 Thursday September 5 2002
Name the 80's pop band that made a track called "Plan B"
Useless info merchant at 22:7:4 Thursday September 5 2002
I believe that Oldham is supposedly the COLDEST ground and not the highest. Pssssssssssssssssst Turf Claret.....you think we give a fook about you Villa and West Ham wannabees? Just ONE team in Claret.......no blue on this one!
Turf Claret at 21:32:32 Thursday September 5 2002
Highest percentage of local population supporting their team? Must be Burnley, the only real clarets.
Ted at 21:4:58 Thursday September 5 2002
Mind you tarquin,one good thing is that he`s just landed a job with Radio Cambridgeshire.That means the Posh fans will have to put up with his waffle.LOL
tarquin at 20:58:36 Thursday September 5 2002
Ted, small time ragwriters like him,love these kind of situations as it gives um something to write about,if it was all sweetness and light at the club would the arse have a column in the chronic,me tinks not.
Ted at 20:1:49 Thursday September 5 2002
Once again after reading Riches ramblings in the Chron,Iget the impression that he is almost revelling in the situation that the club now find themselves in.I know many fans will disagree with this ,but I don`t want the club to struggle on, bobbing up and down the lower divisions.I would honestly prefer the club to fold now,than have a future of mediocrity.The club needs to attract large corporate backers,and the only way to do that is through the purchase of the Stadium,and making full use of the facilities it provides.
nsb at 19:33:2 Thursday September 5 2002
umm sorry to be a doom merchant but arent we meant to be worrying about our club going under as opposed to which team is highest above sea level?
Which team at 19:19:48 Thursday September 5 2002
Plays on a dump?
?????????? at 19:19:2 Thursday September 5 2002
Which team in the Prem or English football leagues has the biggest percentage (attend their home games) of their City/town population - obviously not Manchester United!!!
Ray at 18:59:29 Thursday September 5 2002
Oldham is 509 feet above sea level. West Brom is 551. Port Vale is second with 525 feet. (it says here)
Bazza at 18:51:59 Thursday September 5 2002
Man U flowers, David May?
Plan B at 18:49:32 Thursday September 5 2002
NTFC is pleased to launch, PLAN B. Yes it's what all Cobblers fans have been waiting for, brilliant yet stunningly simple! Plan B: evcryone help to look for Tom Barry's purse and all our troubles are over!
Name 2 flowers that played for Man Unt at 18:48:27 Thursday September 5 2002
Dennis Violet and Ted McDougal!!!
Rodney at 18:43:57 Thursday September 5 2002
'By' far. Apologies.
Rodders at 18:43:5 Thursday September 5 2002
Ray, you are wrong. Oldham is buy far the highest league ground.
A Childs View at 18:40:47 Thursday September 5 2002
Tow Law Town (from the North) having the highest ground.
Tom Barry at 16:34:24 Thursday September 5 2002
I still want to buy The Cobblers but I've lost me purse. Did I leave on the bus or round our mum's or down the Darby & Joan or at the bingo or....
M at 15:25:8 Thursday September 5 2002
Nice one, the club has announced reduced admission for the Worthington Cup tie next Tuesday. It's now only £10 & £5. Well done for listening to the fans
Anon at 13:2:8 Thursday September 5 2002
newcastle & exeter
an easy one at 12:58:44 Thursday September 5 2002
Which two clubs play at St. James Park?
Bazza at 12:56:38 Thursday September 5 2002
ANON 12.44. That must have been the same at The Hotel End. If the wind was in the right direction you could smell The Urinals.
Yet more trivia at 12:56:31 Thursday September 5 2002
Which 2 League clubs used to play at a ground called "The Nest"
Bazza at 12:53:32 Thursday September 5 2002
I know it's a few weeks ago now but whoever it was that thought ground sharing with The Saints was a bad idea, can you explain why? Any answers containing 'cos we 'ate the egg chasing bastards' sentiments are unacceptable. I can see that we don't want to be in the same unequal situation as we were with The County Ground but a properly worked out deal would surely benefit both parties.
Anon at 12:44:54 Thursday September 5 2002
ay! i was right. there is also no solid object between the Ural mountains and WBA which is why its so bloody cold there
Ray at 12:33:19 Thursday September 5 2002
West Brom is the highest league club - but Buxton FC is the highest.
Anon at 9:10:55 Thursday September 5 2002
Highest - Boundary Park?
Fen Cobblers at 7:48:47 Thursday September 5 2002
Grimsby (now NE Lincs), Lincoln, Scunthorpe (now Humberside) and Lindsay United, Boston
Over-paid thick Council do-gooder of middle class ilk. at 23:30:26 Wednesday September 4 2002
to call the club 'Cobblers' discriminates against electricians and bakers too. Unbelievable. I am going to ask NTFC for some cash to fund unnecessary community projects that are a total waste of time.
Politically Incorrect at 23:25:39 Wednesday September 4 2002
Quite right Do-gooder. Also to call the club 'Northampton Town' suggests it is solely an undertaking for those connected to the town. This is blatant alienation of those who are not from Northampton. I will be writing to the Mayor to tell him how he needs to enforce some PC down there at Sixfields.
Do-Gooder at 23:19:28 Wednesday September 4 2002
I think the council should sell Sixfields and use the land to build council run homes for non-white disabled asylum seekers. Also I think the Cobblers badge is discriminatory towards foreign peoples. Surely portraying a castle as a bastion of Englishness ignores those from cultures who reside in tents or as in Wales, pooh. As a mulicultural society we need to adopt our football badges accordingly.
Anon at 22:54:31 Wednesday September 4 2002
boston
Anon at 22:6:15 Wednesday September 4 2002
Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Newark, Gainsborough?
yet more trivia at 21:49:45 Wednesday September 4 2002
name 4 teams from lincolnshire that have played league football
Anon at 21:40:52 Wednesday September 4 2002
the hawthorns
I think i got it at 21:24:19 Wednesday September 4 2002
Roy Poppy Keane and Paul Daffodil Ince, only kidding
Name 2 flowers that played for Man Unt at 21:12:36 Wednesday September 4 2002
????????????
Name 2 flowers that played for Man Unt at 21:12:35 Wednesday September 4 2002
????????????
Ted at 20:53:7 Wednesday September 4 2002
HIGHbury
More pointless footy trivia at 20:44:47 Wednesday September 4 2002
Which Football League Ground is the highest above sea level?
Stupid at 20:27:0 Wednesday September 4 2002
Macclesfield?
Anon at 18:26:28 Wednesday September 4 2002
Swindon Town
9224 at 17:23:53 Wednesday September 4 2002
IPSWICH TOWN?
9224 at 17:23:1 Wednesday September 4 2002
Fastest on the draw, as always!!!
Killjoy at 17:19:5 Wednesday September 4 2002
Hull City. Which is the only English club whose name doesn't feature any letters from the word Mackerel?
9224 at 17:18:52 Wednesday September 4 2002
HULL CITY
qUESTION????????????? at 16:50:57 Wednesday September 4 2002
Which name of a Football League team cant you colour the letters in, in other words for Ted, you could color the letter E in but not the letter N
The Drilling Cobbler at 16:1:25 Wednesday September 4 2002
So with the abscence of 'Plan B' - the club have still not annouced what it actually is - does anybody else out there think that maybe Tom Barry(or a nother) has come in with the knowledge that the GDS deal is finally off and either resurrected or started a fresh bid? The silence concerning the financial crisis is deathening....
Anon at 14:18:29 Wednesday September 4 2002
if the club had the ground insured perhaps seeing Gary Hodder deep in conversation with the "firestarter" might have been Plan B
NTFC@2view at 13:58:29 Wednesday September 4 2002
Please don't let Ted wind you up! He doesn't (but others do) think travel clubs are of the slightest importance to anyone, or anything - other than away travellers.
Political Persuasion? at 13:40:22 Wednesday September 4 2002
Ted, I did not not know that the travel clubs were of different political persuassions? tell us more. What for instance are the political followings of Sixfields travel club and the Trust?
Not Funny at 13:30:14 Wednesday September 4 2002
Do Gooder and Asylum Seeker, your childish and racist posts are not in the slightest bit funny. If you stand by the doctrine you preach then reveal yourself, but if you are ashamed of your Xeonaphopic crap then stay anonomous.
Asylum Seeker at 12:20:44 Wednesday September 4 2002
is there a post office near sixfields?
Keith Chegwin at 12:18:21 Wednesday September 4 2002
Hello cobblers fans it's me, Cheggers. I think you have a great start to the season and I can see you like my career rising up the ranks into stardom. I think that Gabbas puts them away like a true professional, shame he is only there for the cash. I think that Broadhurst should get rid of Frain the pain. Let's be honest here, he is crap or at best, disabled. He needs an Orange Badge on his car as I think he definitely is a cripple. Step dodging loser is that Frain. Bye for now and keep those chines up Cobblers fans.
LIAR at 12:11:39 Wednesday September 4 2002
Call yourself a fan Richie from New Zealand? I have never seen you at a game you lying imbecile. You said you played for the Cobblers. You’re like Steven Byers, a lying sh*t.
Do-Gooder at 12:8:32 Wednesday September 4 2002
I was at the Barnsley game and I was horrified to see that there was only one Asian steward. This is blatant racism and discrimination. The club should be fined or better closed down!
richie fan from nz at 11:25:44 Wednesday September 4 2002
somebody slap a childs view @ 20.59.38.....duhhhhhhhhh
Anon at 11:2:21 Wednesday September 4 2002
Swindon tickets are a bloody rip off. Anyone would think there division 1 not division 2
Richard at 9:20:18 Wednesday September 4 2002
pobbible plan c) Apparently Richard Hope was being watched by Leicester, Bristol City and another team before his injury, when does his contract expire, cause we might be waiting to cash in on him????
Pish at 7:32:9 Wednesday September 4 2002
Taylor wont stay for same reason as at Brighton, he wants funds to buy players and theres no dosh there!!
Pish at 7:32:3 Wednesday September 4 2002
Taylor wont stay for same reason as at Brighton, he wants funds to buy players and theres no dosh there!!
Anon at 0:47:14 Wednesday September 4 2002
the people that want to buy posh asked taylor to become manager 2 games into the season, he said no. then he started to watch them, now hes there for "10 days". looks like bazzas days are numbered. however, taylor has also been down to watvh qpr play with a view to taking over there. boros takeover will be completed within 10 days. where have i heard that before???
He He He!!! at 22:31:34 Tuesday September 3 2002
Rushden and Diamonds manager Brian Talbot has told his players that they are all in it together and must all share some responsibility for the defeat to Cambridge United on Saturday. He told the club's official website: "We win as a group and we lose as a group. The players, I suppose, get the credit when they win, and I get the blame when we lose. "However, it's not that at all and we win together and lose together. "On the pitch, they are representing me as well so you are always disappointed. When we win, we are all pleased and take the plaudits but when we lose we have got to accept the criticism. "This is 'us' and 'we' and it's not 'them' and 'I'. We are all in this together and players are disappointed with the performance. We probably want the next game to come sooner than it's going to come."
Ha Ha Ha!!!!! at 22:30:22 Tuesday September 3 2002
Taylor helps out Posh 2 Sep Peterborough United have announced that former England coach Peter Taylor is helping out at the club on a short-term basis. Taylor was asked to assist at London Road by old friend, Posh boss Barry Fry after he saw his side suffer their fifth successive defeat at Port vale on Saturday. Fry told the club's official website: "I am absolutely delighted that Peter has decided to help us out free of charge and he will bring a bit of happiness to the club. "The side is lacking in confidence and Peter has a record, which is second to none. He won the second division championship with Brighton, his record with the England Under-21 side is the best in the world and his vision to make David Beckham captain of the England side was a brilliant decision during his time in charge of the full team. "I have been very down myself, I am supposed to motivate 30 players and I can't motivate myself at the moment. "Peter is one of the best coaches in country and he will bring a smile to the faces of everyone at London Road." Taylor, has previously been in charge of Gillingham, Leicester City and Brighton, added: "I hope I can help Barry, the coaching staff and the team at London Road. "I am desperate to get back on the training field and work with the players and when Barry rang me I was delighted to accept his request for help. I watched the team at QPR and I thought they did well, the players are just lacking in confidence and hopefully I can help them regain their belief."
Outsider!! at 22:27:25 Tuesday September 3 2002
Cobblers to appeal Sampson red card 3 Sep Northampton Town have confirmed that they intend to appeal against the dismissal of Ian Sampson in Saturday's 1-0 win over Barnsley on Saturday. The 33-year-old defender received his marching orders just before half time for a professional foul. The Cobblers manager Kevan Broadhurst confirmed on the club's official website: "We feel the decision was very unjust and, after watching the video of the incident, we will be appealing against the decision." Any decision on the outcome of the appeal is likely to be known by the end of the week with a mandatory suspension ruling him out of the home Worthington Cup game against Sheffield Wednesday?????? (Nationwide dont know who we are playing) on September 14.
I know him at 22:6:22 Tuesday September 3 2002
Tom Barry ex of st Marys School Northampton, sister is married to ex Northampton Kingsley skinhead - they were the infamous Kingsley Juggers of the early 1970s!!!
bloody maddness of not at 21:22:23 Tuesday September 3 2002
Ted is Ted moaning about the Trust I never appeal to all fans I am just so glad There`s no mystery I would also like to go forward together to popular belief political preference that my days who knows what,you know my thoughts on this matter,
Ted at 20:31:34 Tuesday September 3 2002
There`s no mystery, Ted is Ted! Contrary to popular belief I never posted on here as Travel Watch.I would also like to add that my days of moaning about the Trust are over.I am just so glad that they have finally reviewed their situation,and are now trying to appeal to all fans regardless of their political preference.Let`s go forward together and save a great club,and who knows what we can achieve in the future.
ANON (used to be something else) at 20:1:39 Tuesday September 3 2002
Lets start who is/find TED competion
Bazza at 19:57:17 Tuesday September 3 2002
I know! Let's start a find Tom Barry copetetion. 1st prize, say, £500K.
ANON (used to be something else) at 19:56:52 Tuesday September 3 2002
Don't know who TED is, Dont know why I get mixed up with him.
Bazza at 19:55:28 Tuesday September 3 2002
Anyone else got any Tom Barry news?
NTFC@2view at 19:36:37 Tuesday September 3 2002
OK sport. Cheers.
sport me a fiver at 19:32:22 Tuesday September 3 2002
The LO ground belongs to the council Not BH.The council has since redeveloped the ground with a new stand,
NTFC@2view at 19:20:45 Tuesday September 3 2002
But he also got a ground. He could have sold that and made a profit at once (probably).
ENVB at 19:20:14 Tuesday September 3 2002
Yes bad result last Saturday for the Diamonds, but over the last 10years not as many bad results as the wobblers.
Sport me a fiver at 19:16:34 Tuesday September 3 2002
Hearn got orient for a fiver, but he had to take on all the debts, which were considerably more.
DIDNT I READ..................? at 18:56:58 Tuesday September 3 2002
Tom Barry posted on this site a couple of weeks ago and said he would be waiting in the wings to re-ignite his interest in the club if an eleventh hour failure with GDS arose. Well does anyone else recall it? Will he recontact the club? Hmmmmm
DIDNT I READ..................? at 18:56:56 Tuesday September 3 2002
Tom Barry posted on this site a couple of weeks ago and said he would be waiting in the wings to re-ignite his interest in the club if an eleventh hour failure with GDS arose. Well does anyone else recall it? Will he recontact the club? Hmmmmm
ANON at 18:55:26 Tuesday September 3 2002
Good to hear the Travel Clubs are helping each other out, filling coaches & making money for N.T.F.C. is the priority.
nsb at 18:30:45 Tuesday September 3 2002
what i mean is that, they should have only announced it when it was almost finished, as opposed to making an announcement straight away, claiming that it was 95% or whatever, then saying no its off.....
NTFC@2view at 17:53:41 Tuesday September 3 2002
nsb, don't forget that the negotiations lasted several months altogether. If the club left it 3 or 4 days without any 'news' people were on here complaining about the club 'keeping us in the dark'. Either way they couldn't win.
nsb at 17:16:0 Tuesday September 3 2002
re:drilling cobbler, surely it would have been a better idea to conduct the negotiations with fash and then gds in private as opposed to doing it all so publicly thus arousing so much anger when the deals fell through, hopefully you are right and they are indeed talking to people behind closed doors, something might actually get done.....
Anon at 16:50:46 Tuesday September 3 2002
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sEE POSTING BELOW???? at 16:8:29 Tuesday September 3 2002
`Get them young before they have the opportunity to sample something different`
Anon at 11:12:50 Tuesday September 3 2002
barry hearn has said that the £5 sale was just a publicity stunt (hearn and publicity stunt, surely not from the man who signed shilton a couple of games prior to his 1000th game so orient got on sky?) the actual cost of the club was a lot more
Anon at 11:9:52 Tuesday September 3 2002
we're going under...we're going under......we.....are ....going....under
NTFC@2view at 11:6:42 Tuesday September 3 2002
Surely plan B consists of 'begging' in various disguises?
The Drilling Cobbler at 10:59:49 Tuesday September 3 2002
Deepcut - the answer to your question is that there is no plan B. Like with all the failed takeovers, the club have missed deadlines that they have set themselves. They claimed on their website that they would be announcing plan B by the end of last the week(which was put off by a week anyway) - a plan that was supposedly put together prior to the GDS deal falling through. Unless it was the bring a friend one, we are all still waiting to find out what it is. Unless the club are staying quiet whilst they thrash out a deal with another interested party - surely plan B if it did ever exist was some form of share issue?
NTFC@2view at 10:58:41 Tuesday September 3 2002
Thank you for that. It does explain things. I think that £200,000 is grossly overvaluing the club - £600,000 debts, no disposable assets etc. I think Barry Hearn got Leyton Orient, with a ground, for £5 - but I'm not 100% sure. I would appreciate further educational posts from you.
Attention of ntfc@2view at 9:16:45 Tuesday September 3 2002
ntfc@2view, you write on the official site (as cricketside) that you can't understand why the club did not sell 25% of the club for £50,000. What a jerk, have you ever considered that to sell a 1/4 of the club for £50,000 would be against the best interests of all other shareholders whose stock would be immediatly devalued and leave the total worth of the club at £200,000? It would have been declared an ilegal transaction and GDS knew that when he made his paltry offer. He knew the club couldn't accept it but also knew he could use the fact that he had made an offer to pull the wool over anyone stupid enough to listen. So stop defending the indefensible admit you were wrong and move on.
Ray at 9:14:35 Tuesday September 3 2002
Yes - the tipping compo will be updated shortly. Unfortunately all the details are on my main machine which is currently defunct. Probably a couple of days.
Deepcut Cobbler at 8:48:51 Tuesday September 3 2002
Drove 9 hours dropped the family off and made it to Chesterfield for quarter past seven. Cracking game to show up Sammo's ageing frailties. Both his speed when faced with nippy forwards and his defensive heading which on numerous ocassions failed to clear the eighteen yard box. Two of the CFC goals came from his inability to clear fully. When is Kevan going to realise that Jamie has lost the pace that he had before his injury? Morrison, Asamoah with Gabbi is the front three that needs testing. Ah well one bad game (or half) doesn't make the season. Going on my previous attendances I decided to buy a new shirt. V Barnsley Success!!!!! I see my first win in two seasons. I brought along three additional youth guests so we were the odd four on 5K. Cracking game almost spoilt by the officials although maybe a blessing in disguise to put Spedders into central defence where he was again outstanding. Natural replacement for Sammo? Sitting towards the south end of the west stand the kids had a great time with the atmosphere especially towards the end where we were like the Alamo. Nice piece of humour from Paul McGregor prior to him entering the game for the winner. Kids can't wait to go again, none of the Man U/Arsenals for them!!! Get them young before they have the opportunity to sample something different. COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!! And what is the collective answer to funding? Everything discussed on here appears to be piecemeal when we all need to be pulling in the same direction (club and fans). Where is plan B that was going to be put into action following the GDS confirmation of no show?
Deepcut Cobbler at 8:32:34 Tuesday September 3 2002
Ray, In amongst all of the financial mayhem can I bring it down to earth and talk football. Is the tipping comp going to be updated? COME ON YOU COBBLERS!!!
Bloke with a twitch at 22:40:18 Monday September 2 2002
So have the board actually announced their plan 'B' yet? Or have they settled for picking on their existing customers to dig deep? I imagine their heads are disappearing into the sand and they hope 'bring a friend / family / dog off the street' will solve the problem. Have they approached any organisation to organise a campaign on their behalf? Are the directors bothered? So many questions...........
Anon at 22:13:7 Monday September 2 2002
ENVB Bad result Saturday? It was a bloody corker!
Not about Travel Clubs at 22:12:53 Monday September 2 2002
My Dad, its not about Travel Clubs most of us are bored to tears with that string which incedently was started by Ted 2 years ago when he was posting as Travel Watch without telling us he was Barry Parkers son. No, the real reason we are pissed off is that it dispite telling Ted time and time again that we are tired of his Trust bashing he just carries on. If the Trust was the only supporters organisation to declare an opinion and the only group which took a poll and had the guts to print the result (and that includes websites and the Chron) how can Ted accuse them of being a closed shop? closed to who? anyone can join, attend open forums, join the exec, even Sixfields and Jimmies have a place on the exec, criticism is fine but lies and abuse from someone who does nothing but have a go at anyone who tries to do anything is not on.
EN VB at 22:6:43 Monday September 2 2002
EN VB screaming queen i am
bloody maddness of not at 22:4:38 Monday September 2 2002
trust a coaches away to friday the feeling is that is except a differ view to you,never give in until they cry emergency,emergency, nine nine = 18 true but if you leave out the other nine is doesn't make sense,ok,you know my feeling on this matter >!!!!!!!!!!!!
EN VB at 22:3:17 Monday September 2 2002
Here is a diamond posting just to let you know everything is OK,despite a bad result last Saturday but then again you have to lose sometimes don't you? but not I hope as often as the Wobblers.
NTFC@2view at 21:48:17 Monday September 2 2002
HALF A MILLION QUID - and travel clubs are still being mentioned! If either did trips to the ISS we'd be in business. The Russians charge about £12,000,000 for that.
My Dad............ at 21:35:50 Monday September 2 2002
........is bigger than your Dad...........My Travel Club is therefore bigger than yours...........blah blah fúcking blah...........grow up for gods sake!
Anon at 21:0:53 Monday September 2 2002
What you REALLY mean is - "this is the first time Stonhill Travel has responded to numerous invitations from the Trust". Get your facts right before spouting off Ted.
A Childs View at 20:59:38 Monday September 2 2002
Get the Fash deal back on the table - that was the best one. Or was Fash just a timewaster like di Stefano? We never did get an official comment.
Ted at 20:56:42 Monday September 2 2002
I wasn`t having a dig.I`m just pleased that the Trust has finally come to it`s senses,and now seems willing to drop it`s "closed shop" attitude.
Bazza at 20:33:15 Monday September 2 2002
Did I mention that I'd been wondering what had happened to, Tom Barry?
Bazza at 20:26:37 Monday September 2 2002
I havn't seen any Direones posting since Saturday. I wonder why?
WHAT? at 20:26:12 Monday September 2 2002
Run that past us again Ted cuz most of us missed it, the Trust who have been as open as they can over the whole takeover affair decide instead of entering into the "I told you see" scenario decide to ask Sixfields Travel who have never said anything about anything and seem not to have a view or the first clue as to what should be done to a meeting to discuss fundraising and as a result you decide to have a pointless dig!! If I was the trust knowing that Sixfields has members like you I would think twice about getting involved.
9224 at 20:25:40 Monday September 2 2002
Of course we had someone who could cross with either foot (better than Carruthers in fact) last season but would he play him? Well, let's hope he doesn't make the same mistake twice - Carruthers should play, but I don't think as left-back, he should be on the left of midfield so he has license to attack without risk being caught out of position.
Anon at 18:52:21 Monday September 2 2002
What you mean is - "this is the first time Stonhill Travel has responded to numerous invitations".
Ted at 18:45:45 Monday September 2 2002
By the way,I`ve just heard that the Trust has held a meeting with Sixfields travel to organise fund raising.It looks like the Trust is finally realising that they have to change their attitude to unify the supporters of NTFC.
Ted at 18:42:5 Monday September 2 2002
No,I`m still here.Thanks for all your concern.Unfortunately I`ve been ill over the weekend,and have spent most of it in bed.Mrs Ted made a fish pie on Saturday to celebrate the Cobblers victory .Unfortunately I received a bout of food poisoning.Just between us I have a suspicion that it was intentional,but it`ll take more than that to get rid of old Ted!
Perhaps? at 18:19:47 Monday September 2 2002
Perhaps it was Ted and he is still locked up? Hurrah Hurrah
nsb at 18:3:24 Monday September 2 2002
well i exagerate it was hardly a riot but a small ruckus which followed the penalty save, where some stewards and police ejected a rather inebriated looking lad
Junior Rioting in North Stand at 16:20:31 Monday September 2 2002
After penalty there was a small surge forward, the Police intervened and one of the Drunk Away Day boys (looks like a 16 year old pin head) hes probably a lot older) was led away. He is one of the drunken losers, last heard shouting rascist stuff at Luton away, and falling over at other grounds.
Anon at 15:26:45 Monday September 2 2002
What riot in the North Stand?
Bierton Cobbler at 15:8:58 Monday September 2 2002
Richie, yes of course Ted is sick. That has been perfectly obvious for some time now.
A Chids View at 12:59:58 Monday September 2 2002
OK - clearly a lot of people think Spedds would be good at centre back!!! We may well get the chance to find out when Sammo is suspended.
richie fan from nz at 12:43:48 Monday September 2 2002
is ted sick.?
richie fan from nz at 12:40:1 Monday September 2 2002
romeo beckham.......poor bugga.
Richard at 10:4:19 Monday September 2 2002
Spedding and centre back, yes I think he would do a great job, he always seems to play well when he is put there and win more than his fair share of headers, he had a brilliant 2nd half on Saturday and this could prove to be his best position and at full back he is mostly average, but I always come away from games where he has ended up at centre back saying how well he played.
Anon at 1:57:0 Monday September 2 2002
What happened in the North Stand?
nsb at 0:2:51 Monday September 2 2002
reasons why i can envisage spedding making a good go of being centre back include the fact that he wouldnt need to run as much as he does at full back, he has enough pace (more than sammo!) and at centre back he is expected to hoof the ball clear as he usually does, as opposed to the full back who needs to be a good passer of the ball.... at least having come through the second half of tham match well, he has given broadhurst that option, the worst that could happen is that we could lose, 4-0 perhaps?
Hotel Ender at 21:57:53 Sunday September 1 2002
have to agree with ntfc@2view! Spedding looked quite comfortable in that position - unlike when faced with Darren Bullock. Kev HAS to find space for Chris Carruthers - his crossing is sublime
NTFC@2view at 19:59:24 Sunday September 1 2002
But you could say, "Well played Duncs. You did a bloody good job for 50 minutes."
Anon at 19:9:33 Sunday September 1 2002
marsh was injured in training sat morning i think i heard somewhere
A Childs View at 17:53:53 Sunday September 1 2002
Spedding better at centre-half - not a chance, we cannot regard him as a centre half in any way, shape or fashion - its as absurd as thinking Marshy can do that job!! Is Marsh injured? Personally I think he's a better full back than Gill - more mobile and better distribution. I do like the idea of Trollope - deep sitting, ball winning and passing the ball around - the general who is supposed to make the team tick, I just don't think he's quite doing that yet. I'm totalling willing to be proved wrong - its early days and he's showed well on occasions, maybe he's got to adjust to 2nd division pace a little more.
foofoo the bear at 16:19:53 Sunday September 1 2002
Great result against a poor Barnsley team,but we are now short of defensive cover after sammo was sent off,for er what i'm not sure,didn't get a great view of it,was it a push or a trip,or as i suspect the forward dived.Then what a great save from Harper,spedding looked better playing in the centre than at left back(his passing is still very poor).McGregors playing a lot better now that he's started washing his hair,lets hope he carry's on with it.!!!!!
NTFC@2view at 14:26:0 Sunday September 1 2002
"..please no Halifax, Chester or Scarborough back in the league - trip again to Hereford not to bad though!!!" Got us down for relegation then?
New Cobblers signing at 13:37:25 Sunday September 1 2002
Romeo Beckham, you heard it here first!!
Cobblers till I die at 12:47:46 Sunday September 1 2002
I know why now at the end of yesterdays game, I stated here earlier in the week that Tuesday nights result was a freak, was i right, particularly as Chesterfield got hammered yesterday!!! Peterborogh in Division 3? Dum ones loose, but unfortunately Kettering lost!! conference is wide open - please no Halifax, Chester or Scarborough back in the league - trip again to Hereford not to bad though!!!
bloody madness of not at 9:32:1 Sunday September 1 2002
day fun goal killed game 10 nothing REF WHAT A TWAT
nsb at 0:24:17 Sunday September 1 2002
i read the match report on teletext which said todays result capped a super week for us.... how have they figured that one out? we lost two n the trot and were told we may go under, pretty shitty up until this afternoon!
nsb at 0:22:20 Sunday September 1 2002
what can be said about that game it had everything! a sending off, a saved penalty to add to two brilliant saves from harper, mcgregor gets one in the bollocks and then recovers to score the winner, and it wasnt an in off his backside job it was a bloody skillful bit of play! and to cap it all theres a riot in the north stand! where on earth did all that extra effort come from? against blackpool with 11 men we let them walk all over us, but today with ten we denied them any space! the one snag was the way our counter attacks consisted of sending long balls in del boys direction, once we decided to counter by doing all that one touch stuff we looked bloody dangerous! carruthers should start every game, whether it be left back like he was today or left midfield, his forward runs and his crosses are much better than spedding, who did well at centre half all in all that was the best bloody way for them to rerspond to a 4-0 stuffing on tuesday!

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