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How are all the players who left Northampton in the summer getting on now? Over 20 players have departed Cobblers in 2025 – but how have they got on since leaving Sixfields?

How are all the players who left Cobblers this year getting on now? #ntfc

30.10.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Northampton Town XI the last time they won an FA Cup tie - where are they now? It’s been nearly six years since Cobblers won an FA Cup tie when Keith Curle’s promotion-winning side upset League One Burton Albion 4-2 in the third round in January 2020.

It's been nearly 6 years since Cobblers won an FA Cup tie -.a rip-roaring 4-2 win at Burton in the third round. Do you remember the XI from that day? And where are those players now? πŸ‘‡ #ntfc

29.10.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'It's not ideal' - The state of every injured player as Northampton Town's treatment room fills up again Kevin Nolan admitted β€˜it’s not ideal’ after Cobblers suffered more injury woes over the weekend.

The Cobblers treatment room is filling up again. Eight missed Luton and then two more went down. Another two were seen hobbling at FT. Here's a round-up of every injured player, what each injury is, and when they might be back #ntfc

28.10.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kevin Nolan reveals his plan to help improve refereeing standards and stop 'us against them' mentality Kevin Nolan has explained how he would go about improving refereeing standards after saying there is too much of an β€˜us against them’ mentality between officials and players.

Longer piece here with Kevin Nolan on the level of refereeing in the EFL, where he thinks it's going wrong, and what could be done to improve standards #ntfc

24.10.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kevin Nolan to review Northampton's penalty-taking duties after double spot-kick drama at Doncaster Kevin Nolan will consider potentially changing Northampton’s penalty taker in the future should they win two spot-kicks in the same game again following Saturday’s events at Doncaster Rovers.

Kevin Nolan to rethink penalty-taking strategy after double spot-kick drama at Doncaster #ntfc

20.10.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RATINGS: Northampton players marked out of 10 after fine comeback win at Doncaster Cobblers came from behind to win a game for just the second time under Kevin Nolan when they beat Doncaster Rovers 2-1 at the Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday.

Cobblers player ratings v Doncaster. Much-improved performances all over the pitch but there was only ever one choice for MOTM IMO #ntfc

19.10.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted Kevin Nolan hails 'deserved' win for Northampton Town at Doncaster Rovers A delighted Kevin Nolan felt his side were well worth their victory after they came from a goal down to beat Doncaster Rovers 2-1 in South Yorkshire on Saturday.

The emotions were very different for Kevin Nolan after a 7th win in 10 across all comps for Cobblers #ntfc

19.10.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opposition view: Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann fumes at the officials after defeat to Northampton Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann claimed his side β€˜had to beat the officials, not just Northampton’ after they lost 2-1 to Kevin Nolan’s team at the Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday.

"I said to the lads at half-time, you're not only going to have to beat Northampton today, you'll have to beat the officials as well."

Grant McCann very very unhappy after his side's 2-1 defeat to Cobblers yesterday πŸ‘‡ #ntfc

19.10.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Northampton Town team news for Doncaster Rovers - latest on McGeehan, Edwards, Eaves, Dyche and Vale Cobblers striker Jack Vale is set to miss a period of time with the hamstring injury he sustained against Rotherham on Saturday, while Cameron McGeehan remains a doubt for this weekend’s trip to Donca...

Cobblers injury news - latest on Jack Vale, Cameron McGeehan, Max Dyche, Kyle Edwards, Elliott List, Tom Eaves and Jon Guthrie. A very mixed picture #ntfc

15.10.2025 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Huddersfield and Oxford defender training with Northampton Former Huddersfield Town and Oxford United left-back Josh Ruffels is reportedly training with Northampton.

Michael Appleton says several clubs are looking at Josh Ruffels amid reports he's currently training with Cobblers πŸ‘‡ #ntfc

15.10.2025 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Huddersfield and Oxford defender training with Northampton Former Huddersfield Town and Oxford United left-back Josh Ruffels is reportedly training with Northampton.

Michael Appleton says several clubs are looking at Josh Ruffels amid reports he's currently training with Cobblers πŸ‘‡ #ntfc

14.10.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cameron McGeehan and Jack Vale injury update after Rotherham defeat Kevin Nolan says there is no timeframe on when Cameron McGeehan might return for Cobblers after the midfielder missed Saturday’s defeat to Rotherham with a rib injury.

Injury update on Jake Vale, who came off early v Rotherham, and Cameron McGeehan, who wasn't in the squad, from KN. No timeframe on McGeehan's return due to the nature of his injury #ntfc

13.10.2025 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All the ball numbers and everything else you need to know for FA Cup first round draw Cobblers will enter this season’s FA Cup when the first round draw takes places tonight (Monday).

All the details for tonight's FA Cup draw #ntfc

13.10.2025 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RATINGS: Low marks after bad day at the office for toothless Cobblers Cobblers could have no complaints after surrendering a lead to lose 2-1 to Rotherham at Sixfields on Saturday.

Cobblers player ratings v Rotherham. Poor display. Less sturdy than they have been at the back but more concerning was how utterly toothless they were in attack - just two shots from open play all game #ntfc

12.10.2025 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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McGowan returned to train with Northampton as a free agent before Tranmere move Aaron McGowan has revealed he was back at Moulton training with Northampton for several weeks before his move to Tranmere Rovers.

Aaron McGowan has revealed he returned to Cobblers to train with the club as a free agent in the summer. Only has positive things to say about NTFC and KN πŸ‘‡ #ntfc

10.10.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'I loved my time there' - Shaun McWilliams interview ahead of Sixfields return Shaun McWilliams hopes he will get a β€˜good reception’ from Cobblers fans when he returns to Sixfields for the first time since leaving the club last summer.

Shaun McWilliams spoke to the press this week ahead of his first return to Sixfields since leaving. Discusses his time at NTFC, his respect for the club, and the reception he hopes to get from Cobblers fans #ntfc

10.10.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aaron McGowan signs for League Two club five months after turning down Northampton deal Five months after making the β€˜difficult’ decision to turn down the chance to remain at Sixfields, Aaron McGowan has signed for a new club.

Aaron McGowan finally has a new club #ntfc

10.10.2025 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jon Brady wanted 'something bigger' as he 'stands by' decision to leave Northampton Jon Brady insists he β€˜stands by’ his surprise decision to step down as Cobblers boss last year.

In an interview with the Independent, Jon Brady has said he 'stands by' his decision to step down as Cobblers boss because he wanted to 'go after something bigger' #ntfc

09.10.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Elliott List blow for Northampton as Kevin Nolan explains reason for changes and half-time subs in EFL Trophy tie at Walsall Cobblers might have to go back to the β€˜drawing board’ with Elliott List after the forward suffered a recurrence of his hamstring injury against Walsall in Tuesday’s EFL Trophy tie.

Kevin Nolan gives an update on Elliott List after he again came off with injury last night + he discusses his changes and HT subs v Walsall #ntfc

08.10.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Northampton Town player ratings from late EFL Trophy win against Walsall Kamarai Swyer’s fabulous 88th minute strike gave Cobblers victory at Walsall in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.

Cobblers player ratings v Walsall. Business-like performance with a couple of standouts #ntfc

08.10.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kevin Nolan's reaction after Cobblers beat Walsall in the EFL Trophy Kevin Nolan described it as a β€˜good night all round’ for Cobblers after they scored an 88th minute winner to beat Walsall 1-0 in the Vertu Trophy on Tuesday.

And here's how Nolan saw it #ntfc

08.10.2025 08:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Swyer's stunner sinks Saddlers as Cobblers go two from two in EFL Trophy Kamarai Swyer’s wonderful late strike was enough for Cobblers to beat League Two leaders Walsall 1-0 in the Vertu Trophy on Tuesday evening.

Stunning striker by Swyer to win it. Report here #ntfc

08.10.2025 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opposition view: Mat Sadler 'gutted' after 'unbelievable' Walsall lose late on to Cobblers Walsall head coach Mat Sadler was β€˜gutted but proud’ and hailed an β€˜unbelievable’ effort from his young side after their EFL Trophy defeat to Northampton on Tuesday.

Reaction from a 'gutted' Mat Sadler after his 'unbelievable' Walsall side were beaten late on by Cobblers last night #ntfc

08.10.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The much-changed Northampton Town line-up that we think Kevin Nolan will pick at Walsall in EFL Trophy Kevin Nolan is set to field a heavily rotated team when Cobblers head to Walsall for Tuesday’s Vertu Trophy tie in Southern Group C – but who will make his XI?

Cobblers will field a heavily rotated team at Walsall tonight - here's my best guess as to the starting XI and subs #ntfc

07.10.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cobblers team news for Walsall tie - latest on Burge, Dyche, Eaves, Burroughs and List Kevin Nolan plans to field a strong but much-changed line-up for Tuesday’s EFL Trophy tie at Walsall, and he hopes to have a couple of players available again after injury.

Lee Burge
Max Dyche
Tom Eaves
Jack Burroughs
Elliott List
Jack Perkins
Joe Wormleighton

Here's Kevin Nolan who will and who won't feature for Cobblers v Walsall tomorrow and each player's injury situation #ntfc

06.10.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nolan explains reason for dropping Wormleighton to the bench against Vale Kevin Nolan admitted Joe Wormleighton was β€˜very unlucky’ to drop out of the starting line-up for Saturday’s trip to Port Vale, with Nesta Guinness-Walker preferred instead.

Here's KN on why he dropped Joe Wormleighton to the bench against Port Vale, starting Nesta Guinness-Walker instead #ntfc

06.10.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kevin Nolan aggrieved by 'poor decision' from referee during Port Vale stalemate Kevin Nolan felt Cobblers were hard done to when Sam Hoskins was penalised for handball in the first half of Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Port Vale.

Kevin Nolan will seek clarity from the refereeing authorities this week regarding a key decision that he felt went against his side during Saturday's draw at Port Vale #ntfc

06.10.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rotherham game ON despite international call-ups in Cobblers squad Next Saturday’s League One fixture against Rotherham United will go ahead as planned after only two Cobblers players were called up by their countries.

Confirmation that next weekend's game v Rotherham will go ahead as planned. Cobblers will be missing two players. Needs three to trigger a postponement #ntfc

05.10.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RATINGS: Gutsy performances rewarded as Cobblers grind out hard-fought away point Cobblers returned home from Vale Park with a valuable and well-deserved point after battling to a vey hard-fought goalless draw in awful conditions against in-form Port Vale.

Cobblers player ratings v Port Vale. A day for hard graft over attacking flair. Didn't go with the obvious choice for MOTM - thought someone else really stood out across the whole 90 #ntfc

05.10.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opposition view: Moore in disbelief after 'unbelievable' moment denies Port Vale victory Port Vale manager Darren Moore was left in disbelief after Ross Fitzsimons’ β€˜unbelievable’ last-gasp heroics denied his side victory against Northampton on Saturday.

Darren Moore's view. For the second week running an opposition manager was left in disbelief by the exploits of Ross Fitzsimons. He was also asked for his thoughts on the officiating after Vale fans booed the ref off #ntfc

04.10.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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