James Heneghan
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Report on all things Northampton Town
Cobblers player ratings v Shrewsbury. Far from vintage in terrible conditions but some bright individual performances. Fairly easy choice for MOTM though #ntfc
Northampton Town player ratings from EFL Trophy win over Shrewsbury Town
Conor McCarthy scored a late winner, Lee Burge notched an assist and Jon Guthrie returned from 10 months out as Cobblers beat Shrewsbury Town in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Cobblers player ratings v Shrewsbury. Far from vintage in terrible conditions but some bright individual performances. Fairly easy choice for MOTM though #ntfc
Michael Appleton at it again #ntfc
Opposition view: Michael Appleton makes bold claim after Shrewsbury's Sixfields defeat
Shrewsbury manager Michael Appleton claimed it ‘wouldn’t have been unfair’ had his side ‘scored five or six’ after their 2-1 defeat to Northampton in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Michael Appleton at it again #ntfc
Cobblers player ratings v Mansfield. Several impressive performances, especially after HT, but thought two were particularly outstanding #ntfc
Northampton Town ratings against Mansfield Town as standout pair inspire comeback win
Cobblers staged an excellent second half fightback to beat Mansfield 2-1 at Sixfields on Saturday.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Cobblers player ratings v Mansfield. Several impressive performances, especially after HT, but thought two were particularly outstanding #ntfc
'Disgraceful ' - there was no holding back from Mansfield boss Nigel Clough after his side's defeat at Sixfields. His full reaction here #ntfc
Opposition view: Nigel Clough tears into 'disgraceful' Mansfield after 'incredibly poor' defeat to Northampton
‘Incredibly poor’, ‘extremely disturbing’ and ‘disgraceful’ were all words uttered by a very unhappy Nigel Clough after his Mansfield side lost 2-1 to Northampton at Sixfields on Saturday.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
'Disgraceful ' - there was no holding back from Mansfield boss Nigel Clough after his side's defeat at Sixfields. His full reaction here #ntfc
How are all the players who left Cobblers this year getting on now? #ntfc
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?
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October 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
How are all the players who left Cobblers this year getting on now? #ntfc
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? 👇 #ntfc
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.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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? 👇 #ntfc
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
'It's not ideal' - The state of every injured player as Northampton Town's treatment room fills up again
Kevin Nolan admitted ‘it’s not ideal’ after Cobblers suffered more injury woes over the weekend.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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
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
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 ‘us against them’ mentality between officials and players.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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
Kevin Nolan to rethink penalty-taking strategy after double spot-kick drama at Doncaster #ntfc
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.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Kevin Nolan to rethink penalty-taking strategy after double spot-kick drama at Doncaster #ntfc
Cobblers player ratings v Doncaster. Much-improved performances all over the pitch but there was only ever one choice for MOTM IMO #ntfc
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.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Cobblers player ratings v Doncaster. Much-improved performances all over the pitch but there was only ever one choice for MOTM IMO #ntfc
"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 👇 #ntfc
Grant McCann very very unhappy after his side's 2-1 defeat to Cobblers yesterday 👇 #ntfc
Opposition view: Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann fumes at the officials after defeat to Northampton
Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann claimed his side ‘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.
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October 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
"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 👇 #ntfc
Grant McCann very very unhappy after his side's 2-1 defeat to Cobblers yesterday 👇 #ntfc
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
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...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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
Michael Appleton says several clubs are looking at Josh Ruffels amid reports he's currently training with Cobblers 👇 #ntfc
Former Huddersfield and Oxford defender training with Northampton
Former Huddersfield Town and Oxford United left-back Josh Ruffels is reportedly training with Northampton.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Michael Appleton says several clubs are looking at Josh Ruffels amid reports he's currently training with Cobblers 👇 #ntfc
Michael Appleton says several clubs are looking at Josh Ruffels amid reports he's currently training with Cobblers 👇 #ntfc
Former Huddersfield and Oxford defender training with Northampton
Former Huddersfield Town and Oxford United left-back Josh Ruffels is reportedly training with Northampton.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Michael Appleton says several clubs are looking at Josh Ruffels amid reports he's currently training with Cobblers 👇 #ntfc
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
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.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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
All the details for tonight's FA Cup draw #ntfc
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).
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October 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
All the details for tonight's FA Cup draw #ntfc
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
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.
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October 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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
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 👇 #ntfc
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.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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 👇 #ntfc
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
'I loved my time there' - Shaun McWilliams interview ahead of Sixfields return
Shaun McWilliams hopes he will get a ‘good reception’ from Cobblers fans when he returns to Sixfields for the first time since leaving the club last summer.
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October 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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
Aaron McGowan finally has a new club #ntfc
Aaron McGowan signs for League Two club five months after turning down Northampton deal
Five months after making the ‘difficult’ decision to turn down the chance to remain at Sixfields, Aaron McGowan has signed for a new club.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Aaron McGowan finally has a new club #ntfc
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
Jon Brady wanted 'something bigger' as he 'stands by' decision to leave Northampton
Jon Brady insists he ‘stands by’ his surprise decision to step down as Cobblers boss last year.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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
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
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 ‘drawing board’ with Elliott List after the forward suffered a recurrence of his hamstring injury against Walsall in Tuesday’s EFL Trophy tie.
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October 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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
Cobblers player ratings v Walsall. Business-like performance with a couple of standouts #ntfc
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.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Cobblers player ratings v Walsall. Business-like performance with a couple of standouts #ntfc
Reaction from a 'gutted' Mat Sadler after his 'unbelievable' Walsall side were beaten late on by Cobblers last night #ntfc
Opposition view: Mat Sadler 'gutted' after 'unbelievable' Walsall lose late on to Cobblers
Walsall head coach Mat Sadler was ‘gutted but proud’ and hailed an ‘unbelievable’ effort from his young side after their EFL Trophy defeat to Northampton on Tuesday.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Reaction from a 'gutted' Mat Sadler after his 'unbelievable' Walsall side were beaten late on by Cobblers last night #ntfc
Cobblers will field a heavily rotated team at Walsall tonight - here's my best guess as to the starting XI and subs #ntfc
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?
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October 7, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Cobblers will field a heavily rotated team at Walsall tonight - here's my best guess as to the starting XI and subs #ntfc