James Heneghan
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Report on all things Northampton Town
Cobblers ratings v Newport. Bit of a struggle for most, especially the attacking players, but one clear standout (reminder these are now behind a paywall - sorry! 😩) #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Northampton Town player ratings against Newport County
Cobblers won their first competitive football match in 207 days when Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh’s dramatic late strike sunk Newport County in front of prospective new owner Alexandre Pato and his consortiu...
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Chris Hogg discusses his conversation with Alexandre Pato and other members of the SAC consortium before kick-off yesterday + pictures as Pato takes a tour around Sixfields #ntfc
IN PICTURES: Hogg had 'really good chat' with Pato and SAC consortium
Chris Hogg said he had a ‘really good conversation’ with Alexandre Pato and other members of the investment consortium that are set to buy a majority stake in the club.
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Chris Hogg's reaction as Cobblers win - yes, win! - for the first time since February #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Relieved Hogg thrilled to finally give Cobblers fans a victory
Chris Hogg admitted relief was the overriding emotion after Cobblers won their first game of the season by beating Newport County on Saturday.
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Who is Alexandre Pato - and will he be at Sixfields this weekend? #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Who is Alexandre Pato - and will he be at Sixfields this weekend?
The idea that a former Brazilian international who also played for Chelsea and AC Milan would be on the verge of becoming a part-owner of Northampton Town sounds like something from a fever dream.
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KT's reaction to today's developments and a look at what the next steps are before SAC formally complete their takeover #ntfc
Thomas outlines next steps after Cobblers investment deal receives approval
Kelvin Thomas says Cobblers will now work towards ‘completing the remaining documentation and finalising the investment’ after the EFL and IFR approved Sports Alpha Capital’s imminent takeover of the ...
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Who are the people behind Sorts Alpha Capital, Northampton's incoming new owners, and what will be their approach to running the club? #ntfc
Incoming Cobblers investors to take 'hands on' approach to club
Sports Alpha Capital (SAC), the imminent new majority owners of Northampton Town, will take a ‘hands-on’ approach to running the club.
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BREAKING: Cobblers takeover approved by IFR and EFL and now set for full completion. Confirmed that Brazilian consortium Sports Alpha Capital - including Alexandre Pato - are the group buying a majority stake in the club. Full story #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
BREAKING: Cobblers takeover deal set for completion after IFR approval
The proposed takeover of Northampton Town Football Club has moved a major step towards completion after confirmation of approval from both the Independent Football Regulator and the English Football L...
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After 13 summer signings, what will be Northampton's most likely starting XI when everyone is fit and available? This is my guess #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
What is Northampton's most likely first-choice starting XI after 13 summer signings?
After a busy summer which saw 13 players arrive and nearly as many depart, Cobblers could almost field an entirely new-look starting XI.
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Chris Hogg on potential squad size concerns after the club were unable to offload players before the deadline, the possibility of turning loans into permanent deals, and reflecting on a 'relentless' window that saw 13 players join and 11 depart #ntfc
Cobblers could turn loans into permanent deals as Hogg addresses squad size concerns
Cobblers boss Chris Hogg has no concerns over the size of his squad after the club were unable to offload players in the last few days of the window.
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Here's CH on how the deadline day deals for Sam Chambers and Josh Powell came about, why there was no 'last-minute panic', and how he was alerted to Owen Dale's availability #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chris Hogg on the availability of Lee Evans, Janoi Donacien and Owen Dale for Saturday's game v Newport #ntfc
Cobblers team news for Newport - latest on Owen Dale, Lee Evans and Janoi Donacien
Cobblers will ‘assess’ the fitness of new signing Owen Dale this week ahead of Saturday’s game against Newport County, with defender Janoi Donacien and midfielder Lee Evans both set to be absent.
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Cobblers player ratings v Crawley* - two obvious standouts #ntfc *Not my call but these are now behind a paywall (£3.99 a month (£2 for first 2 months) for unlimited access to all premium articles + 70% fewer ads) #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Northampton Town player ratings against Crawley Town
Cobblers survived nearly 40 minutes with 10 men to earn a 1-1 draw against Crawley on Tuesday.
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Confirmed: Cobblers have signed winger Owen Dale on a permanent deal. Third deadline day addition and 13th (and last) of the summer. Full story + Hogg quotes #ntfc
Breaking: Cobblers complete deadline day hat-trick as winger joins on a free
Cobblers have made it a hat-trick of deadline day signings with the capture of winger Owen Dale on a free transfer.
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Sam Chambers turned down clubs from a higher level to join Cobblers. Also some words from Daniel Farke after the teenage midfielder made his Leeds debut last year #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chambers 'turned down clubs from higher level' to sign for Cobblers
Chris Hogg has revealed that deadline day recruit Sam Chambers ‘turned down opportunities from a higher level’ to sign for Northampton.
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Confirmed: Cobblers have signed attacking midfielder Sam Chambers on loan from Leeds United. Full story #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Breaking: Cobblers sign 'exciting' midfielder from Premier League club
Cobblers have completed their second deadline day signing with the addition of ‘exciting’ midfielder Sam Chambers.
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Confirmed: Cobblers have signed young defender Josh Powell on loan from Nottingham Forest. Primarily a left-back but can play in other positions. Adds depth where it was needed. Full story + quotes from Chris Hogg #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Breaking: Cobblers sign Nottingham Forest defender on deadline day
Cobblers have secured a deadline day deal for defender Josh Powell.
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Deadline day blog is up and running. Cobblers hoping to get at least two deals done today. Owen Dale the latest to be strongly linked. Would be a v good signing on paper. Played a lot of his football at a higher level and still at a good age #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Deadline day LIVE BLOG: Cobblers to sign winger on a free?
It’s deadline day across the EFL and we’ll have all the latest from Sixfields, and elsewhere, in our live blog.
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Thought this was interesting from Hogg on the 'lack of self-belief from everyone around the town' and the need for the club to 'believe in itself again'. Also explains why Cobblers went into a huddle after conceding v Gillingham #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Hogg senses 'lack of self-belief' from 'everyone around the club'
Chris Hogg has urged Cobblers to ‘believe in themselves again’ after saying he senses an ‘undertone of a lack of self-belief from everyone around the club and around the town’ following Saturday’s 1-1...
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Where do Cobblers need to strengthen in the final 2 days of the window? I've looked at 3 areas that I think could be a priority. First 2 for sure, 3rd would be a bonus #ntfc
Where are Cobblers looking to strengthen in the final two days of the window?
Like most managers, Chris Hogg keeps his cards close to his chest when it comes to the specifics of recruitment. If you ask him where he’d like to strengthen, he would not narrow it down to one positi...
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Hogg explains his decision to take off Joe Wormleighton inside 30 minutes v Gillingham. Difficult moment for JW, who'll bounce back, but it was a proactive move and proved the right one. CH also gives his view on the potential red card for McKenzie #ntfc
Hogg says first half sub 'is on me' and gives view on potential Gillingham red card
Chris Hogg accepted responsibility for his side’s slow start against Gillingham on Saturday, which prompted him to make a substitution after just 27 minutes.
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We've got a live blog up and running covering all the latest transfer news and rumours - both from Sixfields and elsewhere - which will run up to tomorrow night's deadline. Cobblers have been linked with a move for a defender over the weekend #ntfc
Transfer news LIVE: Cobblers linked with young defender ahead of deadline day
The transfer window is entering its final 36 hours and EFL clubs, including Northampton, will be stepping up their efforts to get some late business done.
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Cobblers ratings v Gillingham. Scrapped well to ensure they didn't lose but lacked the quality to go and win it #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Northampton Town player ratings from draw against Gillingham
Cobblers scored their first goal and picked up their first away point when drawing 1-1 with Gillingham on Saturday.
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Not sure who's idea it was to arrange a set of EFL fixtures 3 hours before the transfer window closes but here we are. CH not thrilled about it #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Deadline day clash 'not great' as Hogg confirms players could still leave Cobblers
Chris Hogg has not ruled out the possibility of players leaving Cobblers between now and the end of the transfer window - but the club are yet to receive any concrete interest.
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More business to be done by Cobblers before next week's deadline - at least that's the plan #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chris Hogg provides transfer update heading into the final week of the window
Cobblers boss Chris Hogg remains hopeful of adding to his squad in the final week of the transfer window.
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Chris Hogg says he expects there to be a rule change after Cobblers spoke to the relevant authorities over Josh March's goal. The Crewe chairman has also given his view on it #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Hogg expects rule change after Cobblers speak to refereeing chiefs over Crewe goal
Cobblers boss Chris Hogg expects a tweak to the rules in the future after the club spoke to the relevant authorities over Josh March’s contentious winning goal during Saturday’s game at Gresty Road.
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Some thoughts from me on the first two games of the season. Largely feeling positive and encouraged by what we've seen but it's not uncommon for it to get worse before it gets better after a relegation #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
Five big takeaways from the season so far - and reasons to be optimistic
Two league games into the new season, what have we learned about this new-look Cobblers team? What are the positives and where do they need to improve?
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Ever wondered what happened to the likes of Theo Avery and Ben Hammond after they left Cobblers? Well, wonder no more #ntfc www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/footba...
The players who left Cobblers at the end of last season - where are they now?
There’s just one week left of the summer transfer window and a number of players who left Cobblers at the end of last season still remain without a club, while others are settling into their new homes...
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