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Northampton Town reporter for the Chronicle & Echo. Formerly sports editor at the Advertiser & Review series and Bucks Herald. James.heneghan@nationalworld.com
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Northampton Town's predicted XI to take on Luton Town in League One
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Northampton Town's predicted XI to take on Reading in League One
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Three changes from Rotherham defeat?
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Nolan wants two for every position
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Cobblers academy products that didn't make it at Sixfields
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East Stand at Sixfields set for full opening in League One fixture against Reading
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The 20 best pictures from the Nene derby as Cobblers thrash rivals Peterborough in their own backyard
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Impressive East Stand nears completion as Kevin Nolan takes his first look
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Northampton Town player ratings from impressive League One away win over Exeter City
Sam Hoskins scored his fourth goal of the season and Patrick Brough added a late second as Cobblers returned to winning ways with a deserved and impressive 2-0 victory on the road to Exeter City on Saturday. Hoskins’ smart finish capped off an excellent move on 20 minutes before Brough rubber-stamped victory with a slick breakaway goal in stoppage-time. Town also defended excellently on their way to a third clean sheet of the season. Here are our player ratings from St James Park...
Opposition view: Grecians boss heavily critical after Exeter's defeat to Cobblers
Exeter City 0 Northampton Town 2 (Hoskins, Brough) – St James Park, Sky Bet League One Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell was deeply unhappy with ‘every aspect’ of his side’s performance during their 2-0 home defeat to Northampton on Saturday. The Grecians have made a strong start to the League One season but their momentum was halted by the Cobblers as Sam Hoskins and Patrick Brough struck in each half to secure a well-deserved away victory. "It’s obviously very disappointing,” admitted Caldwell.
Delighted Brady hails his players after Cobblers stop the rot with victory at Exeter City
Exeter City 0 Northampton Town 2 Cobblers boss Jon Brady could not fault anything about his side’s performance after they stopped the rot with an excellent 2-0 victory away at fast-starting Exeter City on Saturday. The Grecians topped the League One table as recently as last week and they also shocked Premier League Luton in the Carabao Cup in midweek, but they were comprehensively second best against Northampton at St James Park on Saturday.
Hoskins and Brough on target as impressive Cobblers end poor run with excellent Exeter win
Exeter City 0 Northampton Town 2 Cobblers ended their poor run of form with an impressive and fully merited 2-0 victory away at high-flying Exeter City on Saturday. Sam Hoskins’ well-taken opener, his fourth goal of the season, separated the sides at half-time before Patrick Brough’s late tap-in put the icing on the cake on a superb – and textbook – away performance at St James Park. There was little in a tight and even first half but the same could not be said about the second 45 minutes.
Cobblers team news: Ben Fox, Ali Koiki, Jack Sowerby, Tyreece Simpson and Ryan Haynes
Five players – Danny Hylton, Tyler Magloire, Jack Sowerby, Ali Koiki and Will Hondermarck – missed Town’s last league game due to injury Cobblers duo Jack Sowerby and Ali Koiki are both on the road to recovery following injury. Sowerby picked up a problem against Port Vale and has missed the last two games, while Koiki’s only appearance of the season came against Swansea City in the Carabao Cup at the start of August.
Jon Brady determined to do what no Cobblers manager has done in 15 years and last the distance in League One
‘We are giving too many goals away and we're not making teams work hard but if we can close that out and be more aggressive in the opposition box, we'll start winning games.’ Cobblers boss Jon Brady remains full of determination to do what no Town manager has done in 15 years and maintain the club’s League One status whilst lasting the whole season in doing so. Northampton have a rough recent history in the third tier of English football.
Emotional McGowan explains why it was 'very important' for him to play for Cobblers against Chelsea in EFL Trophy
An emotional Aaron McGowan explained why it was so important to him to play for the Cobblers in Tuesday’s EFL Trophy game despite the loss his father, Joe, just hours earlier. The 27-year-old captained a young Cobblers side and played the full 90 minutes on the same day his dad so sadly lost his life to cancer. "It was very important to me that I played tonight,” said McGowan. “Something that my father always wanted was for me to go straight back to work.
Cobblers player ratings as young guns impress in EFL Trophy draw with Chelsea
A youthful Cobblers side were a match for Chelsea’s best young talents as the two teams played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Sixfields in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night. Town had 10 teenagers involved, including eight current academy players, and they turned things around after falling behind early on thanks to first half goals from Tyreece Simpson and Shaun McWilliams, but Chelsea hit back. The visitors also took an extra point after winning the penalty shoot-out. Here are our player ratings….
Max Dyche has picked up a potentially significant injury whilst on loan at Aldershot
‘He’s taken a knock and he’ll be out for the foreseeable future.’ Shaun McWilliams was hailed as ‘exceptional’ by Jon Brady after his first start of the season against Barnsley on Saturday. The 25-year-old midfielder was sidelined by an Achilles injury for the opening month of the campaign but he’s been eased back in and got through 76 minutes at the weekend. "Shaun had his first league start and I thought he was exceptional,” said Brady.
Cobblers boss is certain his side's fortunes will turn around if they maintain performance level
‘We have to be more ruthless but the belief needs to stay there because the way we're playing, and the way we have played, apart from Port Vale, is really good.’ Cobblers boss Jon Brady is seeing a lot of ‘growth’ in his team but admits they need to be more ‘ruthless’ after losing by one goal for the third game in a row on Saturday. After narrow 1-0 defeats to Wycombe and Port Vale, Northampton were again on the wrong side of a tight encounter against Barnsley at Sixfields.
Northampton Town player ratings from narrow home defeat to Barnsley in League One
Cobblers lost a tight game by one goal for the third week in a row when beaten 2-1 by Barnsley at Sixfields on Saturday. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields... 1. Lee Burge Poor touch and clearance allowed Styles to brilliantly volley Barnsley into a fourth-minute lead. Couldn't get a strong enough hand on Cole's late second. Denied the same man with a spectacular save a little earlier but his early error gave Cobblers a mountain to climb... 5 Photo: Pete Norton 2.
Opposition view: Barnsley boss Neill Collins gives his verdict on victory at Sixfields
Northampton Town 1 Barnsley 2 Barnsley manager Neill Collins was delighted with his side’s response after they bounced back to winning ways by beating Northampton at Sixfields on Saturday. The Tykes scored both early and late as Callum Styles broke the deadlock with a brilliant piece of improvisation on four minutes before Devante Cole’s ninth of the season in the closing stages effective wrapped up victory, despite Louis Appéré’s stoppage-time strike.
'No excuses' - Cobblers boss Jon Brady gives his verdict after home defeat to Barnsley
Northampton Town 1 Barnsley 2 Cobblers boss Jon Brady admitted that his side can’t afford to give away goals such as the two they conceded during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Barnsley. Town edged the first half at Sixfields but it was a familiar tale as they struggled to turn possession into chances while one defensive lapse at the other end was ruthlessly punished by Callum Styles’ fantastic finish after just four minutes.
Cobblers trio back in training - but midfielder faces spell on the sidelines
‘We feel we’re getting better at it and we’re working hard to improve it but the proof will be in the pudding and that’ll come in time.’ Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Ben Fox, Lee Burge and Ryan Haynes all have an outside chance of making the squad for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One fixture against Port Vale after the trio returned to training this week.
Tyler Magloire provides update on his recovery from terrible knee injury suffered last season
‘I ended up rupturing my MCL and ACL and I had a torn meniscus as well.’ Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Cobblers defender Tyler Magloire is making slow but steady strides in his recovery from the terrible knee injury he suffered away at Colchester United back at the end of February.
Cobblers defender Max Dyche heads out for short loan spell with non-league club Aldershot
Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Cobblers defender Max Dyche has joined National League side Aldershot Town on a month's loan. The 20-year-old academy product signed a new contract with Northampton in the summer but is yet to start a league game this season. His only starts have come in the Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy, and manager Jon Brady believes a loan spell will be beneficial for his development.
Cobblers make changes to medical department after in-depth review of injury issues
Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Cobblers have made changes to their medical department, including appointing a new physio, in an attempt to reduce the amount of injuries they have and continue to suffer.
Former Sunderland and Bristol City boss takes charge at League One Fleetwood
Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Fleetwood Town have appointed Lee Johnson as their new manager. The former Sunderland and Bristol City boss, son of ex-Northampton manager Gary Johnson, replaces the sacked Scott Brown with Fleetwood second-from-bottom in League One on just one point from six games. “I’m absolutely delighted to be here,” said Johnson.
Leonard 'always wanted Cobblers return' despite interest from League One and Championship clubs
Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Marc Leonard has no regrets over making the move back to Cobblers following his impressive start to the new League One season after he turned down other interest to return to Sixfields. The highly talented 21-year-old midfielder caught the eye of clubs in both League One and the Championship during an impressive first season on loan at Northampton.
League One club Charlton Athletic appoint new manager amid rumours linking Jon Brady with the job
Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Charlton Athletic have appointed Michael Appleton as their new head coach following speculation linking Northampton boss Jon Brady with the job. The 47-year-old former Oxford United, Lincoln City and Blackpool manager replaces Dean Holden, who was sacked last week following five successive defeats, and will take charge for the first time next weekend.
Kelvin Thomas provides East Stand update as club and council continue discussions
Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Cobblers chairman Kelvin Thomas has provided an update on the East Stand as discussions continue between the club and West Northamptonshire Council. The two parties have been in regular dialogue since the successful outcome of the judicial review earlier in the summer, and once the legal paperwork has been signed off, work can begin on the East Stand.
Cobblers 'turned down good money' for star man during summer transfer window
Forward penned a new deal until 2026 last week Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Cobblers ‘turned down good money’ for star man Sam Hoskins during the summer transfer window, according to chairman Kelvin Thomas. The 30-year-old forward, who scored 22 goals last season and already has three in League One, was named the League Two Player of the Year in April but put to bed any speculation over his future when agreeing a new three-year deal last week.
Chairman reflects on the transfer window and why Cobblers didn't add to their squad before the deadline
‘I expect managers to push and push for players because they want to get the best players on the pitch.’ Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Chairman Kelvin Thomas believes Cobblers had a strong summer in the transfer market despite not being able to add to the squad in the days before last Friday’s deadline.
Brady and Cobblers to make the most of a rare weekend off
Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Cobblers boss Jon Brady will use this weekend’s unscheduled break from league action as an opportunity to take stock and ‘reset’ after a generally encouraging start to the new season. Northampton were scheduled to make the trip to pre-season title favourites Derby County on Saturday but the game has been called off due to international call-ups within the Rams squad.
Northampton Town player ratings from EFL Trophy defeat to Oxford United
Cobblers were beaten 3-1 by Oxford United in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields... 1. Max Thompson No chance for the first and third goals but might feel disappointed to have been beaten at his near post by Edwards. Produced an excellent stop from Mills in the first half... 6 Photo: Pete Norton 2. Aaron McGowan Very harshly penalised for a handball he knew nothing about. Tough work against Oxford's speedsters down Town's right.
Minutes in the legs the most important thing for Brady after EFL Trophy defeat to Oxford United
Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Cobblers boss Jon Brady admitted it was tough going for his side against a high quality Oxford United outfit in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday evening. The U’s made 10 changes but still named a strong team that included the likes of Mark Harris, Kyle Edwards, Josh Murphy and Josh McEachran, and the visitors duly eased to victory at Sixfields after Tyreece Simpson’s early penalty.
Dyche sees red as makeshift Cobblers are beaten by Oxford United in EFL Trophy opener
Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Cobblers opened their EFL Trophy campaign with a 3-1 defeat at home to Oxford United in Tuesday’s Southern Group F encounter at Sixfields. Tyreece Simpson scored his first Northampton goal with a fourth-minute penalty but that was cancelled out thanks to another spot-kick, converted by Mark Harris, just 10 minutes later.
The much-changed Cobblers team that could start against Oxford United in EFL Trophy
Cobblers boss Jon Brady is set to ring the changes this evening when his team host Oxford United in the Papa John’s Trophy at Sixfields. With this competition well down the list of priorities, and a small squad at his disposal, Brady will minimise risk and rest as many key players as he can afford to. Here’s a possible XI that could take to the field against Oxford…. 1. Goalkeeper Max Thompson Photo: Pete Norton 2. Centre-back Aaron McGowan Photo: Pete Norton 3.
Oxford United missing raft of first-team players for EFL Trophy clash against Cobblers
Watch more videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Oxford United are set to follow Northampton’s lead and name a much-changed line-up for tonight’s EFL Trophy clash at Sixfields with at least 10 first-team players likely to be absent.
Could be a very different team that starts for Cobblers in Papa John's Trophy
Cobblers boss Jon Brady is set to make wholesale changes for Tuesday’s Papa John’s Trophy tie against Oxford United. The competition is at the bottom on the list of Northampton’s priorities this season and Brady will not be taking any risks with his squad, particularly given he’s already without seven players due to injury.
Brady says Cobblers played with 'no strikers' during dominant display against Wycombe
Cobblers boss Jon Brady says he effectively set up his team to play with ‘no strikers’ during their largely dominant display against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. Louis Appéré and Kieron Bowie played out wide while Mitch Pinnock and Sam Hoskins were given free roles across the front line, and the four combined excellently on numerous occasions to create chances.
Brady keen to avoid repeat of previous mistakes after Cobblers 'miss out' on deadline day
Manager Jon Brady admitted Cobblers ‘missed out’ on one or two players in the final days of the summer transfer window. The Town boss had made no secret of his desire to add attacking reinforcements to his squad in the week or so before Friday’s deadline, saying: "We would certainly like to add to our offensive line and we’re working really hard on things.
A second League One manager has lost his job in the space of the last week
Fleetwood Town have sacked head coach Scott Brown. The 38-year-old former Celtic and Scotland manager becomes the second League One manager to lose his job already this season following Dean Holden’s departure from Charlton Athletic. Fleetwood, who appointed Brown in May 2022, are second-from-bottom in League One with one point from their opening six games.
Cobblers player ratings as individuals impress despite defeat to Wycombe
Cobblers produced a dominant but wasteful performance at Sixfields on Saturday as they were beaten 1-0 by Wycombe Wanderers. Richard Keogh headed Wycombe in front after only five minutes but Northampton responded well and dominated the next hour of the game, only to miss a string of chances. Here are our player ratings from a frustrating afternoon at Sixfields... 1.
Match report from Sixfields as dominant Cobblers pay for wasteful finishing against Wycombe
Cobblers succumbed to a deeply frustrating 1-0 home defeat against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday despite dominating much of the game at Sixfields. The decisive goal of the contest arrived after only five minutes when poor defending from a free-kick allowed Richard Keogh to smuggle the ball over the line. From then on it was pretty much one-way traffic as Cobblers dominated and created a string of chances but there was no final touch to go with their excellent, positive approach play.
Brady warns Cobblers can't afford an 'off day' or they will be 'seriously punished'
Jon Brady has warned his players that they can’t afford to have any ‘off days’ in League One this season or risk being ‘seriously punished’ ahead of Saturday’s game against Wycombe Wanderers. Cobblers have made a good start to the season, collecting seven points from five games, but the tough tests will keep coming and Brady knows that his side have to maintain their high standards. "We are pleased but we'll have to be even better against a very physical front line on Saturday,” Brady said.
Cobblers have tweaked training to improve fitness levels - and it's paying dividends with late goals
Cobblers boss Jon Brady believes a combination of a small tweak to training and the ‘desire’ of his players to keep going right until the end is helping them to finish games strongly after a flurry of late goals in recent weeks. Town have scored four goals after the 86th minute in their five league games this season.
Brady believes Cobblers can and need to improve in all areas of the pitch - but one more than most
Whilst his side have made an encouraging start to the season, Cobblers boss Jon Brady believes there are improvements needed in all departments, particularly in the final third. Brady was generally delighted with his side’s performance against Cheltenham Town in Saturday’s 1-0 win as they dominated possession and territory for long spells before Sam Hoskins popped up with an 88th minute winner.
Hoskins 'considered everything' but never seriously thought about leaving Cobblers
Cobblers forward Sam Hoskins is hoping to add to his trophy collection over the next three years after admitting he never seriously considered leaving the club despite the fact that he would not be short on offers. A record of 29 goals in 54 games is not one that would have gone unnoticed by rival clubs but earlier this week Hoskins put to bed any speculation regarding his future when signing a contract until 2026.
Boss Brady hails Hoskins' influence off the pitch and his 'phenomenal' form on it after new deal
Jon Brady has hailed Sam Hoskins’ influence off the pitch and his ‘phenomenal’ form on it after the long-serving forward reaffirmed his commitment to the Cobblers by penning a new three-year contract this week. The Town manager has always been a huge admirer of Hoskins, even back in the days when he watched on from afar as youth team coach, and the two have struck up a strong bond since Brady took over from Keith Curle in February 2021.
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