Boothroyd: Small Cobblers squad will be strength and weakness
AIDY BOOTHROYD says having a small squad is going to be the Cobblers’ biggest strength, but also their biggest weakness this season.Town’s first team squad is currently just 18 players strong, and that...
View ArticleDickson determined to make himself an England regular
LEE DICKSON wants to make himself indispensable for England ahead of the autumn internationals. The Saints scrum-half has revealed his frustration at not starting a game during the summer tour of South...
View ArticleTV Preview: London 2012 still the only show in TV town
Being the host nation has made us frankly spoiled in terms of the coverage on offer during the London 2012 Olympics.There’s 24 live Olympics channels to choose from (not to mention some brilliant...
View ArticleCoulibaly too hot to handle as Spurs sink Cobblers
THE Cobblers were punished for a lacklustre defensive performance as a Spurs XI struck three times to seal a convincing 3-1 pre-season friendly victory at Sixfields.Star of the show was Ivorian striker...
View ArticleNew signings needed at Cobblers as soon as possible
AIDY BOOTHROYD says he wants to bring in two more players as soon as possible after seeing Cobblers concede three times against a Tottenham XI.Town were defensively frail as they gave away goals...
View ArticleLiverpool winger Mukendi reveals Cobblers loan
Liverpool forward Henoc John Mukendi has revealed he will join the Cobblers on a season-long loan from Anfield.The player announced the news on Twitter but the Chron understands the paperwork on the...
View ArticleSaints pull out of Shepherd deal after Australian fails fitness tests
Saints have announced that Cameron Shepherd will not be joining the club.The 28-year-old Australian had been due to arrive in Northampton in August, having signed a contract several months ago. The...
View ArticlePolice called to reports of angry train passenger with ‘dog and a knuckleduster’
Police were called to Northampton railway station today after a driver stopped a train following concerns over a passenger who was said to be brandishing a knuckleduster.Officers were called shortly...
View ArticleHorse rider airlifted to hospital following fall
A horse rider was airlifted to hospital on Sunday after injuring her leg when falling from her horse.The accident happened at 11am on farm land near Kettering.The Warwickshire & Northamptonshire...
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View ArticleCobblers sign goalkeeper Nicholls on loan from Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Lee Nicholls has joined the Cobblers on loan until the end of October.The 19-year-old Liverpool-born England youth international shot stopper has impressed in the Latics...
View ArticleAcademy to leave the NCL
The NCCC Academy have withdrawn from the Northamptonshire Cricket League.The Academy, who have been a part of the top flight of club cricket in the County since 1981, will see out their six remaining...
View ArticleSex abuse images found on IT lecturer’s computer
AN IT lecturer who downloaded images of child sex abuse is unlikely ever to teach again, a court heard.Ian Jenkins, 41, was living in Long Buckby when police officers raided his home and seized his...
View ArticleRecipe: Kansas City Barbecue Rub
Barbecue season is belatedly upon us, so here is a simple idea to make sure your visitors enjoy your dishes.A ‘rub’ is a spice mix which gives flavour to any manner of barbecue foods, my favourite...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: La Fonte in Corby
A couple of pubs and takeaways aside, until last year the culinary offer in Corby town centre was almost non-existent.So it was a brave decision by the owners of La Fonte to open their Italian...
View ArticleMan suffers punctured lung after being stabbed while walking dog in Northampton
A man has suffered a punctured lung after being stabbed when a group of men set upon him in Kingsthorpe last night.Detectives have appealed for witnesses after the knife attack in Drayton Walk,...
View ArticleFormer Cobblers target Hoganson signs for Derby County
FORMER Cobblers trialist Michael Hoganson has signed for npower Championship side Derby County. Hoganson enjoyed a successful spell at Town this summer, shining in pre-season friendlies against Corby...
View ArticleTeens arrested after gang brawl
Two teenagers were today arrested after gangs started brawling in Northampton town centre.Officers were called to Albion Place, off Derngate, after two groups of youths started fighting each other just...
View ArticleFour Saints set for South Africa
FOUR Saints academy players have jetted off with England under-18s for a summer tour of South Africa.Tom Stephenson, Sam Olver, Howard Packman and Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi are in the squad for the trip...
View ArticleKen Pisi can’t wait to link up with brother George
KEN PISI says it will be a ‘happy moment’ if he gets the chance to line-up alongside brother George for Saints on Friday.Pisi could get his first outing in Northampton colours when they take on Zebre...
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