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Several impressive performances as Cobblers push Saints all the way Cobblers produced a performance brimming with positives despite ultimately going down to defeat against Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

Cobblers player ratings v Southampton. Excellent performances all over the pitch. Hard to pick a standout but one player did just edge it for me #ntfc

Southampton boss felt Saints should have scored more against 'incredibly direct' Cobblers Southampton manager Will Still admitted Northampton ‘made it really difficult’ for his side after they scraped into round two of the Carabao Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Sixfields on Tuesday.

Thoughts of Southampton boss Will Still on his side's win at Sixfields last night. Doesn't give Cobblers anywhere near enough credit tbh #ntfc

Boss Nolan proud of ‘excellent’ Cobblers as they push Saints all the way Kevin Nolan was about as happy as a manager can be after a defeat after praising his side’s ‘excellent’ performance in losing 1-0 to Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

Reaction from Kevin Nolan to tonight's spirited cup defeat. No manager is ever happy after a defeat but he was about as close as you can get and rightly so #ntfc

Terry Taylor explains his injury situation after rejoining Cobblers Terry Taylor says he feels ‘fit and strong’ and expects to be involved almost straightaway after recovering from an ankle injury sustained in the final game of last season.

Terry Taylor explains where he is fitness-wise after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury at the start of the summer. Sustained the injury v Wigan on the final day of last season #ntfc

Terry Taylor: Why I was so keen to return to Cobblers Returning midfielder Terry Taylor is hoping to pick up from where he left off after admitting he ‘didn’t want last season to end’ such was the enjoyment he derived from playing for the Cobblers.

Interview with the returning Terry Taylor. Explains why he was so keen to come back, what he enjoyed so much about last season, and the conversations that took place in the summer. Fair to say he's excited to be back #ntfc

How Cobblers could line-up for Carabao Cup tie against Southampton Kevin Nolan will likely make a few changes to his starting XI tonight as Cobblers host Championship big boys Southampton in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

Think KN will make a few changes tonight but not expecting wholesale changes. Here's my best guess as to the XI that will take on Southampton #ntfc

Cobblers team news v Saints: Fitzsimons, NGW, Thorniley, Eaves and Jacobs Kevin Nolan has issued a generally positive injury update ahead of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie against Southampton.

Cobblers injury latest. Includes updates on Jacobs, NGW, Eaves and Thorniley. Mostly positive. Few words on Fitzsimons and the GK position too ahead of tomorrow's cup tie #ntfc

Thrilled Nolan welcomes back Taylor and gives update on midfielder's fitness Kevin Nolan made no attempt to hide his delight at being able to lure Terry Taylor back to Sixfields – and the midfielder could be available for selection almost immediately.

Kevin Nolan on the return of Terry Taylor, including an update on the midfielder's current fitness level #ntfc

Breaking: He's back! Popular midfielder returns to Sixfields Terry Taylor is back at Sixfields after agreeing to rejoin Cobblers on a season-long loan from Charlton Athletic.

Confirmed: He's back! Terry Taylor returns to Sixfields from Charlton. Superb in the second half of last season. Still working his way back from injury but isn't far away. Both KN and TT delighted. Full story #ntfc

One clear standout on a day when attacks misfired at Sixfields Cobblers notched up their first point of the season when drawing 0-0 with Bradford City on Saturday.

Player ratings v Bradford. Thought Cobblers got better as the game went on. Some encouraging moments but plenty of work still to do. One very obvious standout for me #ntfc

Jordan Thorniley and Nesta Guinness-Walker injury update after Bradford City draw Cobblers face an anxious wait before discovering the extent of Jordan Thorniley’s injury after the defender limped off against Bradford City on Saturday.

Here's what Nolan had to say on Jordan Thorniley and Nesta Guinness-Walker after yesterday's game. Thorniley limped off after 15 minutes while NGW did not warm up despite being named on the bench #ntfc

Baldwin explains decision to terminate Cobblers contract and sign for Colchester United Jack Baldwin says the decision to terminate his Cobblers contract and sign for Colchester United was one that ‘just felt right’ after he penned a one-year deal at the Essex club this week.

Jack Baldwin has been speaking how his move to Colchester came about and the decision to terminate his Cobblers contract and leave Sixfields #ntfc

Nolan 'worried' for the future of English football - and calls for new rules Kevin Nolan admits he is ‘worried’ about the future of English football and says the current situation is ‘unsustainable’ after another summer of wild spending.

Kevin Nolan has expressed his 'worry' about the future of English football with two current clubs at risk of following Bury and Macclesfield. He believes something like PSR needs to be introduced into L1 and L2 #ntfc

Defender leaves Cobblers and signs for League Two club Jack Baldwin has left Northampton and signed for Sky Bet League Two side Colchester United.

Defender Jack Baldwin has left Cobblers and signed for Colchester United. Seems a good move for all parties. Goes with the best wishes of Kevin Nolan #ntfc

This is the Cobblers XI we would select for first home game after Wigan defeat Kevin Nolan could well mix things up this weekend as Cobblers look to bounce back against Bradford City this weekend.

The XI I'd pick for Saturday's visit of Bradford #ntfc

Kevin Nolan provides update on Jon Guthrie and Liam Shaw as injured pair step up recovery Kevin Nolan says Jon Guthrie and Liam Shaw are recovering ‘superbly well’ from their respective ACL injuries, and he’s hopeful that both players will return before the end of 2025.

Kevin Nolan has given an update on Liam Shaw and Jon Guthrie this week as the pair recover from their long-term ACL injuries. Includes a rough indication of when they might be back (all being well) #ntfc

Cobblers team news v Bradford City: Boost for Nolan as duo return to training Nesta Guinness-Walker will be available for selection when Cobblers play their first home game of the season on Saturday, while striker Tom Eaves is also back in training.

Injury news, featuring NGW, Tom Eaves and Michael Jacobs #ntfc

Kevin Nolan confirms Cobblers did talk to Andy Carroll about potential move this summer Kevin Nolan did have a ‘preliminary chat’ with Andy Carroll, his good friend, about potentially joining Northampton this summer, but that’s as far as it went.

Were Cobblers really interested in signing Andy Carroll this summer? Kevin Nolan explains all 👇 #ntfc

Couple of bright spots for Cobblers on disappointing opening day Cobblers started their new season in disappointing fashion when beaten 3-1 by Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

First Cobblers player ratings of the season. Not the marks I wanted to give out. Clear lack of coherence across the side, especially at the back. Understandable to an extent but Wigan exposed it. There were some bright spots though #ntfc

The Cobblers XI to take on Wigan as eight debutants start League One opener Kevin Nolan has named his first starting XI of the new season – and it includes eight debutants, including an immediate start for new signing Ethan Wheatley.

Eight debutants start for Cobblers at Wigan today #ntfc

Kevin Nolan sets out his hopes and expectations for the 2025/26 League One season Kevin Nolan has outlined his hopes and expectations for the 2025/26 League One season as Cobblers prepare to embark on their third successive campaign in England’s third tier.

On the eve of Cobblers' first game, Kevin Nolan sets out his hopes and expectations for the 2025/26 season #ntfc

Dara Costelloe: Cobblers will always have a place in my heart Dara Costelloe says Cobblers ‘will always have a place in my heart’ – but warns there will be no time for friendships when he faces his former club this weekend.

Dara Costelloe has been chatting about his time at NTFC and Saturday's reunion with his old club #ntfc

Ethan Wheatley: Why I chose to sign for Cobblers New signing Ethan Wheatley said he ‘just got a really good feeling about the club’ after speaking to Kevin Nolan and Colin Calderwood following confirmation of his season-long loan to Sixfields.

Interview with Ethan Wheatley on why he chose to sign for Cobblers and the two people who were most influential in his move to Sixfields. Comes across as a level-headed but ambitious young player #ntfc

Kevin Nolan gives the lowdown on Ethan Wheatley after Town's summer-long chase of United ace Kevin Nolan was relieved and delighted in equal measure after Northampton’s summer-long pursuit of Ethan Wheatley finally paid off with the teenager’s arrival just in time for the new season.

Kevin Nolan on NTFC's summer-long pursuit of Ethan Wheatley. Club have had to be patient but he's a player KN wanted from an early stage. Explains what it is about EW that excites him #ntfc

Breaking: Cobblers sign Manchester United striker on season-long loan Cobblers have finally secured themselves a striker in the shape of Manchester United youngster Ethan Wheatley.

Confirmed: Cobblers have signed striker (yes, striker!) Ethan Wheatley on a season-long loan from Manchester United. 6ft 2in, 19yo identified by KN early in the summer. Could make his debut tomorrow. Full story 👇 #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Nolan chats Dara Costelloe ahead of reunion and Saturday's opener at Wigan Kevin Nolan only has positive things to say about Dara Costelloe ahead of Saturday's reunion at the Brick Community Stadium.

Kevin Nolan on Dara Costelloe ahead of Saturday's reunion and the challenge that Ryan Lowe's Wigan will present #ntfc

Here's how we think Cobblers will line-up for League One opener against Wigan Cobblers start their 2025/26 League One campaign at Wigan Athletic this weekend.

Here's how I think Cobblers will line-up* v Wigan. Couple of decisions for KN to make but mostly picks itself.

*subject to any new signings between now and Saturday #ntfc

Tom Eaves edging closer to return after surgery Tom Eaves is edging closer to a return to training but it’ll be a few more weeks at least until he’s fit enough to be included in a matchday squad.

Tom Eaves update #ntfc

Cobblers team news v Wigan Athletic: Nolan gives mixed update on injured trio Kamarai Swyer, Nesta Guinness-Walker and Conor McCarthy could all miss Saturday’s first game of the season at Wigan Athletic, in addition to long-term absentees Tom Eaves, Jon Guthrie and Liam Shaw.

Cobblers team news v Wigan - mixed update on injured trio #ntfc