What A Load Of Cobblers

It's Town V County on Saturday at Sixfields as Stockport visit and Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, James Averill and Max Miller are back to chew the fat on all the week's news from Sixfields.We go over the Rochdale game and what turned out to be a comfortable win for Cobblers with Hoskins bagging a brace for the claret and whites.There's discussion of the Jon Brady to Huddersfield rumours as we consider whether the grass is always greener and whether the Terriers are the right fit for the Australian at this moment in time.Jay Cave of Against League 3 drops by to discuss the reported Premier League plans to scrap FA Cup replays as we go dewy eyed about the Rotherham replay that set up the game against Man Utd that year.In a bumper episode, Russ Johnson of excellent Stockport County Podcast "The Scarf Bergara Wore" is with us for a full preview of the clash at Sixfields on Saturday and we cover all bases including County's form, tactics, their stadium expansion plans and how Fraser Horsfall is getting on.Last but not least, the lads from the Scratched Record Podcast pop by to tell us about the Town Takeover music festival which is happening in Northampton Town centre after the game on Saturday and will provide the perfect all layer/nighter with loads of local bands.All this for free and no Patreon nonsense. Can't be arsed to keep up with the comings and goings at Sixfields or just like a Northampton Town natter? Don't worry we've got you covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the magic of the FA Cup about to disappear?Tom Reed and Jay Cave of Against League 3 sit down to discuss the news that Premier League clubs are discussing the scrapping of traditional FA Cup replay matches.It's a chat which gets to the crux of the identity of the game, taking in factors such as "fixture congestion", the football pyramid and just where English football goes from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WALOC returns with your weekly dose of Cobblers news and where better to start than the news that Ivan Toney has been called up the Gareth Southgate's England squad?Tom Reed, James Averill, Max Miller and Luke Thoday chew the fat on the prospect of "one of our own" playing at the World CupAmerican Sport expert Martin Calladine pops by to talk Todd Boehly's "All-Star" game suggestion to the Premier League and other more workable things to borrow from US sport.Plus Rochdale author Chris Fitzgerald joins us for a full preview of Saturday's match and discussed the recent repelled "hostile takeover" at the clubSomeone keep Josh Eppiah away from the seafood platters.Teyn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford's Ivan Toney is one of the most exciting attacking talents in the country and is seriously being talked about as an England international.Of course, Ivan was born and raised in Northampton and became the Cobblers' youngest ever player when making his debut at the tender age of 16 in 2012.WALOC's Tom Reed and Jefferson Lake are joined by Jay Harris, Brentford FC reporter for The Athletic to discuss Toney's rise from the East Midlands town to the Premier League, via a frustrating time at Newcastle and various lower league loans.We discuss Toney's upbringing on Eastfield on the Eastern district in Northampton and the attributes required to play his way back into the Premier League with Brentford and into the England reckoning.This is a story of grit, self-belief, growing humility and above all talent in front of goal with some brilliant insights into his regard within the Brentford dressing room."That Ivan Toney, he's one of our own." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WALOC return with your weekly dose of Cobblers discussion.Can't be arsed to keep up with the latest from Sixfields of just like a Northampton Town natter? Don't worry we've got you covered.Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, James Averill and Max Miller are on hand to chew the fat on the latest comings and going at Sixfields.First up we talk the Donny Rovers defeat and the Ipswich Town trouncing in the godforsaken Pizza Cup.Barrow fan Taylor Nelson pops by to discuss Saturday's clash at Sixfields and there's plenty of talk about ex-Cobblers Sam Foley, Billy Waters and David Moyo.Elsewhere we discuss varies subjects such as the need for a stop clock, the Cobblers player pathway and why Poul Hubertz needs a return to the ranks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WALOC return with your weekly Cobblers roundup in a bumper episode nearing two hours.James Averill fills us in on his mac n cheese misadventures which may or may not had him technicolour yawning during a game.There's Crewe Alex analysis with a Sam Hoskins equaliser straight from a corner which was sick in its own right.Doncaster Free Press reporter for Donny Rovers, Steve Jones, joins us for a full preview of Saturday's game at Sixfields.Andy Roberts, Northampton Town Supporters' Trust Chair pops by to talk about the "no stand no land" issue with the ongoing Sixfields saga.Meanwhile, Joe and Elliott from the Northampton based Scratched Record Podcast are on hand to talk about their upcoming Town Takeover music festival scheduled for Saturday September 24 after the Stockport game which sounds like the perfect all-dayer.Struggling to keep up with the comings and goings at Sixfields, or just like a Northampton Town natter? Don't worry we've got you covered. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

WALOC returns for another Cobblers catch up. Struggling to keep up with the news from Sixfields or just like to listen to a Cobblers natter? Don't worry we've got you covered.Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, Luke Thoday and Max Miller chew the fat on Town's opening day 3-2 win over Colchester United, noting that Cobblers never do things easy.There's discussion on all the talk points from the game including a couple of Mr Whippy level soft penalties and a brace for Sam Hoskins.We go through the Elite Player Performance Plan compensation rulebook to work out how much cash Cobblers are due from the transfer of academy product Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa to Chelsea.Plus Charlie Cross of the Grimsby Town fanzine Cod Almighty pops by to preview Saturday's clash up in Cleethorpes.About a comprehensive rundown on Northampton Town FC as you'll find with added Liam Chilvers content for the oldies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The thermometer is hitting 40 degrees but Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh, Martin Maloney, James Averill and Max Miller have new kit fever.WALOC sits down for a Summer Special with a heavy focus on the new Hummel Cobblers kits and the best place to get a Richard Hill mullet in Northampton.We try to sort the wheat from the chaff with regards the alleged Derby interest in Ali Koiki and what sources (if any) you can trust in the new media landscape.There's plenty of chat on the two pre-season friendlies against West Brom and Luton Town as we try and work out how close John Brady is to deciding his first choice eleven for the League 2 opener at the end of the month.Martin tries to work out if the Paul Culpin worldy he saw at the County Ground was actually a hallucination and we try and fend off Peterborough interest in nicking Brendan for their fan ranks.Struggling in the heat? Lie back and listen to some premium Cobblers talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a tumultuous week of transfer activity at Sixfields and Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh and James Averill are on hand to discuss the four new incomings to the Town plus a couple of outgoings.There's a comprehensive discussion on the signings of Lee Burge, Ryan Haynes, Ben Fox and Danny Hylton, caveated with the "Leon Constantine Rule" that any of them could turn out to be rubbish.Russ Johnson of the excellent the Scarf Bergara Wore podcast joins us to chat Fraser Horsfall's transfer to Stockport County, giving us some good context on the move and why it might not be a "sideways" one.Charlie Cross of the Grimsby podcast Cod Almighty pops by to fill us in on the attributes of Ben Fox who could well be a lower league (Poundland) Ngolo Kante if things go well.Plus in a bumper episode, Edward Walker, EFL analyst and host of the popular D3D4 podcast casts his eye over the transfer business and picks his standout signing.About as comprehensive a chat as you'll find anywhere with added poppadum wrist and Angel Delight fingers content.Out of the loop or can't be arsed to keep up with the latest at Sixfields? We've got you covered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If it was any more squeaky bum time at Cobblers we'd be sponsored by Sudocrem, win at Barrow and Northampton are surely promoted to League 1.Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh, Luke Thoday and Keith Buckby chew the fat on an intriguing and nerve wracking final day of the League 2 2021/22 season with Bristol Rovers breathing down our neck for automatic promotion.WALOC discusses the media noise around the game, John Brady's coolness and the attributes of the Cobblers team which can see us over the line.EFL expert and D3 D4 podcast host Edward Walker pops by to talk the permutations of all the different scenarios on a thrilling day of League 2 action.COYC See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A bumper end of season WALOC podcast has an end of term feel and is the ideal listen to take your mind off promotion nerves,Jeff revels in the Peterborough relegation while contemplating writing a book about his time as a Cobblers reporter.James Averill and Keith Buckby pop by for a Cobblers catch up and a handy summary on all the week's news at Sixfields.Plus we have a full Exeter preview for the crunch promotion showdown with Nick Hawker, Chair of the Exeter City Supporters Trust who talks about the Exeter City fan-ownership project and the thrill of finally getting promoted.Jeff gets out his Northampton Monopoly board game and we try and predict who is Old Kent Road (clue, it's not Bellinge)Finally we go over your Cobblers players who share the same surname and are mesmerised by the number of ex-Cobblers by the name of Brown.Town! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Out of the loop with the week's news at Sixfields, can't be arsed to keep up or just like to listen to a Cobblers natter? WALOC have got you covered.Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh, James Averill and Keith Buckby get together to chew the fat on a breathless week at Sixfields.Brendan fills us in on his stag do in Hamburg, HSV and the joys of a proper kebab.We discuss the 3-0 win over Harrogate and the virtues of the 4-2-1-3 formation.There's talk of the WALOC Cobblers Player Of The Year Vote and all the latest injury news.Guardian journalist and loyal Orient fan Tom Davies pops by for a full preview of the upcoming crunch promotion game at Brisbane Road plus plenty of pub tips for travelling fans.NTFC Supporters' Trust board member Keith Buckby gives us the latest on the Trust and the ACVLast but not least we go over the Cobblers promotion run in and discuss whether it's worth yet another version of Sixfields Boys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join WALOC for a rundown on the week's action from Sixfields from the perspective of a lifetime's support.Andy Bodfish is back from China and he's talking gift shop fighter jets and Corby trouser presses.Martin Maloney talks us through his legendary 90's Chronicle and Echo Fantasy Football win.Brendan Walsh, James Averill and Luke Thoday pop by for a Cobblers catch up, including discussion of the Mansfield game and Cobblers' promotion credentials.Bradford Telegraph and Argus reporter Simon Parker joins us for a full preview of Saturday's crunch game between the Town and the Bantams and there's chat about how Mark Hughes' application for their manager's job nearly got lost in the junk inbox.Finally, we're talking what Cobblers players you'd like to go on a stag do with and the Berry, Terry Cherry mystery is solved.A good un this. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another episode of WALOC's handy catch-up on the week's NTFC news has Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh, James Averill and Luke Thoday chewing the fat over the 0-1 defeat at home to Bristol Rovers.Brendan let's rip at Joey Barton, there's chat on a Pinnock world that never was, a debut for Abimbola plus whether Cobblers have what it takes to get promotion.James Averill talks us through the potential Cilldara Judicial Review on the Sixfields land deal while regaling us with debauched stories of his recent USA trip.Lastly we talk about what we'd like to see from an improved Sixfields, including the New Hotel End.Out of the loop at Sixfields or can't be arsed to keep up with the latest? We've got you covered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A momentous week for the Cobblers in more ways than one and Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, Brendan Walsh are joined by Cobblers graphic design legend Luke Thoday plus Keith Buckby from Northampton Town Supporters' Trust.We talk the 125 Cobblers birthday and whether Fraser Horsfall can be stopped on set pieces. Like Alan Partridge Brendan wants to see evolution not revolution and we chat the virtues of 4-2-3-1.There's a which finger would you rather chop off chat on what out of contract player you would most like to keep out of Liam Roberts, Fraser Horsfall, Scotty P and Shaun McWilliams.Plus Keith talks us through his feelings on the Sixfields land deal being voted through and we ask how Cobblers can grown their fan-base from the 5000 hardcore?If you're out of the loop or can't be arsed to keep up with the latest from Sixfields, we've got you covered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The latest edition of our weekly Cobblers catch up podcast, chewing the fat on all the week's news from Sixfields.This week Tom Reed and Brendan Walsh are joined by Welsh Cobbler Dave Harding who is mad enough to travel from North Wales to Cobblers games (but knows his stuff) plus Keith Buckby of Northampton Town Supporters' Trust who fills us in on the redevelopment latest.We talk over a classic game of two halves at Sixfields V Walsall. Town were great in the first half and dross in the second in a very familiar showing.There's discussion on the lack of strength in depth in central midfield, Sam Hoskins being consistently inconsistent plus the performance of Jon Brady.Keith Bucky expands on the trust's take on the latest on the Sixfields land deal and their hopes for the athletics track.Anyone for an aerodrome (must not turn into an all-night rave)?If you're out of the loop on all things Cobblers or can't be arsed to keep up with the latest news, don't worry, we've got you covered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The latest Cobblers Catch Up has Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh and James Averill joined by two special guests to chew the fat over the week's news from Sixfields.Andy Roberts, Northampton Town Supporters' Trust Chair pops by to talk about the West Northants Council meeting on the Sixfields redevelopment and land deal including the passionate speeches from club and trust representatives. James Averill provides some great insight given after his time covering the local government world as a journalist.Alex Le Guevel of Northampton's highly successful Team Shoe Box boxing gym presents a compelling case for a link up between the football club and Team Shoe Box on the athletics track land behind the East Stand to provide facilities to truly make the town proud.We also talk about the glamour tie 0-0 draw away at Scunny, to play or not to play Scott Pollock and the much fabled Player Pathway.Plus there's a discussion of the new contract for Sam Hoskins and whether he needs to assume a new Spanish identity.Out of the loop, can't be arsed to keep up with the latest at Sixfields or just wanted some level-headed Cobblers discussion? We've got you covered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A bumper production of WALOC Friday Night Lights has the crew chatting Cobblers' fastest and slowest every players, from speedsters Chris Freestone and Courtney Herbert to slow-coaches Dean Trott and Ian Gilzean.Colchester United reporter Jonathan Waldron joins us for a full preview of Saturday's game between the Essex club and the Cobblers at Sixfields. We talk about Luke Chambers and what a throughly good pro and credit to Northants he is.Northampton Town Supporters' Trust chairman Andy Roberts gives us an update on the trust's line on the Sixfields redevelopment with a land deal due to go in front of West Northants Council.Finally, Daventry lad Adrian Barnett joins us from Down Under to talk about growing up with the late Martin Aldridge, who sadly died in 2000 but lit up some dark days at the County Ground with strong performances and who will forever be remembered for scoring the first goal at Sixfields. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 2 of WALOC's regular weekly summary of the goings on at Sixfields has Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, Brendan Walsh and James Averill chewing the fat on the Newport County win.There's discussion of the refereeing performance, the overall quality of the victory and Cobblers as promotion contenders.We also discuss the lack of goals from open play and whether it's actually a problem, plus there's an in-depth chat about Ali Koiki and where the left-back stands in the pantheon of great Cobblers lefties.If you're out of the loop or can't be arsed to keep up with the news from Sixfields, we've got you covered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a special feature long episode of Cobblers catch up, WALOC regulars Tom Reed, Martin Maloney and Brendan Walsh are joined by BBC Radio Northampton's Jake Sharpe for an in depth review of Northampton Town's transfer window.As always life and football gets in the way so there's discussion of the Cobblers' disappointing midweek to Barrow and whether it has put the buffers on Town's promotion push.Is promotion a realistic aim for the claret and whites? We debate all the main talking points and go over the signings from a hectic month for Jon Brady.Anyone for an Aperol spritz? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A bumper episode sees WALOC discuss the key topics of the day including a Bull run on Abington street, undisclosed fees and Martin Reeves' cargo pants.There's a new Cobblers catch up, talking about all the key news coming out of Sixfields this week.Top terrace photographer Ian Parker stops by to talk about his photographs charting British football from the terraces up.Lastly we play Guess That Cobbler and there's a frightening memory from the past via Newcastle. Includes free Hendon content. UTC! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Organised chaos with WALOC this week as Martin Slugger Maloney is podcasting from the pub.There's talks of legendary Northampton nitespot Top of the Town, the Nordic Combine alpine sporting event, Louis Theroux's Weird weekends plus Woody possible becoming Gillingham boss.Sutton fan Jared joins us to preview Saturday's game at Gander Green Lane and a visit to a proper ground.Finally, Guess that Cobbler returned and Slugger flummoxes us with the protracted career history on nondescript players.What else are you going to do on a Friday night? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WALOC are back with our post-match special, chewing the fat on a breathless 1-1 draw between the Cobblers and Forest Green Rovers.Packed with incidents, both goals were controversial and Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, James Averill and Forest Green reporter Laurie Martin discuss all the key talking points.Did the ball cross the line for Rovers goal? Should Shaun McWilliams have been whistled for his hand off before the Cobblers dramatic equaliser?Should goal-line technology be brought in asap and will automatons one day choose whether Sam Hoskins starts or not?All this and more in our comprehensive run-down of a very entertaining game between two of League 2's leading teams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WALOC are back for a new season of highs lows and shoe-mending disappointments.Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, Ian Brant and Jefferson Lake slowly morph the podcast into a Grange Hill theme. Which Cobblers manager would make a good Mr Bronson? We thought you'd never ask (oh you didn't)Laurie Martin, Forest Green Rovers reporter joins WALOC regular Brendan Walsh to discuss how frighteningly good the Vegan outfit are. James Cave and Martin Calladine pop by to discuss their new book "Fit and Proper People: The Lies and Fall of OWNA FC, which is a staggering tale of club ownership gone bad that will make even McRitchie fans raise an eyebrow.Lastly Jefferson Lake recalled his short lived fanzine based wholly and entirely on Neil Grayson, which is as disturbing and entertaining as you could imagine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Reed and Andy Roberts are joined by Cobblers goalscoring legend Steve Massey for another Bootroom Special.This is an evocative walk down memory lane to the 1982/83 season in which Massey lit up the County Ground with his flamboyant blonde hair style and 25 goal tally.There's talk of life lodging in the town and at playing at the County Ground plus that FA Cup tie with European Champion Aston Villa where Mark Walters turned the game with a moment of magic.Steve had a varied career away from the Cobblers which took in a debut at 16 at Stockport and becoming the all time European top scorer with Wrexham, something he recalls with pride.As good as a telling off at half-time from Clive Walker. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Northampton's strong start to the season continues with a 2-0 victory over Scunthorpe United at Sixfields.Tom Reed, James Averill, Brendan Walsh and Max Miller are on hand to give a rundown on the action including discussion of all the game's talking points inc...A new Rose?Hoskins a fair scapegoat?The McWilliams conundrum.Ref watch.Man Of The Match and look ahead to the Forest Green and Swindon games.Audio catharsis for the Cobblers condition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming live from the Ecton One pub on the Eastern District, Slugger Maloney is on hand to regale us with cricket tour stories to the sound of a meat raffle.Jefferson talks Martin Reeves' rascal tee-shirts and Warren Patmore's strange inefficiency in front of goal at Cobblers in the face of Yeovil heroism.Elsewhere there's Gabor Gyepes talk, what separates Ronaldo from Ronaldon't and we read out your suggestions of Northampton players that deserve street names after them. Poor old Ash Taylor.An audio mixed bag for those of a claret persuasion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mad to think that WALOC has an actual Olympic level commentator on the books in Andy Bodfish but we do and the man himself talks us through his experiences in Tokyo. If he can survive the Northants TV Karaoke challenge he can survive anything after all.We chat the Caleb Chukwuemeka transfer to Aston Villa as Tom and Martin debate the pros and cons of the star youngster leaving for Villa Park.Elsewhere re read out your Cobblers autobiography titles ranging from Sabin Fevre (Jake Moore) to D'Ath in the Afternoon.Where else can you contemplate whether Tony Adcock has entered the adult industry and debate Trevor Quo's footwear? And frankly why would you? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WALOC's weekly slice of Cobblers catharthis comes in the form of a discussion of Northampton's decent opening day win over Port Vale in League 2.Tom Reed, James Averill, Brendan Walsh and Dave Harding talk turkey on Benny Ashley-Seal's winning goal as well as James Wilson shocker of a miss with the open goal gaping.There's discussion of all the new Cobblers signings and which we think will make an impression over the season while Brendan reckons Kabamba is a player with a name to be reckoned with. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another season and WALOC is back to talk about Scottish themed pubs in Weston Favell centre.Jeff is keeping a low profile after his uncanny impression of Colin Calderwood given the Scotsman has signed on as Cobblers Assistant Manager.Coming to you in Hi-FI, we're joined by Ex-Cobbler and current Cogenhoe United manager Craig Adams who talks fascinatingly about life as a UCL manager,Craig fills us in on all the attributes needed as a UCL boss and talks about the different forms of man-management in his County Ground days. Some of the pre-season work the Town used to do in Abington Park is enough to put you off running for life.Finally it's time to make match predictions for Port Vale for a Northampton team we've barely watched. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever wondered if Sam Hoskins would be a better player if he was spirited away, kept in a garage and fed on sugar cubes?Of course WALOC doesn't seriously condone the setting up of a military command and a coup on the Cobblers but we're hear to chew the fat on the Man Utd fans' revolution against the Glazers.James Averill joins us to discuss the new reforms to the structure of the Cobblers and we wonder why ideas mooted by the club years ago are suddenly de Rigueur.In the last episode of the season we round up talking about the brilliant grounds around the world that Andy has been to and Tom talks about his close brush with the Italian ultras. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

And now you're gonna believe us, the Town are going down.Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, James Averill and Max Miller chew the fat on Northampton's damp squib defeat to Blackpool and the club's subsequent relegation.Keith Curle, recruitment, club direction? We go through all the possible aspects at play that combined for a forgettable season for the Cobblers.There's discussion over Jon Brady's suitability for the full-time job and other potential managers.Come get it out of your system before the glorious release of summer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Friday Night and WALOC are demob-happy with the end of the season approaching and Cobblers likely down so we mainly talk about the Fast Show, The Wall Street crash and Dion Dublin, The Sixfields owl and a Seale-Atkins Parkinson special.Brilliant! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have the powerrrrrr. Join WALOC for a delve into Hugo Sanchez shanks and the European Super League.We're onto the midfielders in the Cobblers underrated XI which means plenty of chat about Micky Bell. Teyn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursdays are the new Friday's for WALOC as the show goes out before the Nene Derby and we all go into hiding.James Mayley of the Posh Report joins us for a comprehensive preview of Posh-Cobblers and we try and work out how the hell Town can get anything out of the game.Elsewhere there's talk of Phil Chard's France top, Slugger Maloney's party pink humvee. The Real Sociedad manager,Asbestos man, NTL,The Moyes Terrace, PC Nicky Smith's corner & Peter Gilbert's forgotten contract.An audio mixed bag for those who know how to pronounce Nen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cobblers and Rovers shared the spoils in a relegation 6 pointer in which a draw was no good to man nor beast.Tom Reed, James Averill and Martin Maloney are joined by Bristol Rovers pundit Caz May to talk the ins and outs of the 1-1 draw at Sixfields.There's discussion of all the main talking points including the Rovers goal via a Mitchell palm into play and the penalty awarded to Town to take the draw.We read out your readers comments and discuss if either side have what it takes to stay in League 1.Audio catharsis for the Cobblers condition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're getting to bargain basement territory of the business end of the season and WALOC is here to calm your nerves ahead of the 6 pointer with Bristol Rovers.Rovers fan and podcaster Caz May joins us to discuss just how bad both the Gas and the Cobblers are and just who is actually going to score and decide what will be an ultra nervy affair.Elsewhere there is talk about Ben Chilwell's time at Northants Cricket, elder statesmen of Japanese Football Kazu Miura, a toad update from Ian, old school v new school stadium names and the debut of the Flames arena.Cos what else is there to do on a Friday these days? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us as WALOC toasts taming the Shrews. It might well be a one-off win in the relegation rundown but we'll sure as hell enjoy it.Tom Reed, James Averill, Martin Maloney and Brendan Walsh are back to discuss a good start the Easter Weekend courtesy of another Ryan Watson goal.We discuss all the main talking points including Jon Brady's post-match emotional interview plus our choices of Man Of The Match.Audio catharsis for the Cobblers condition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WALOC are back on a crunch Easter weekend for the Town. Cobblers will do well to avoid Japan's 14-0 thrashing of Mongolia as we talk about tonkings we've been on the end of.Andy sets out his amour for Denise Coates, Jeff makes a pitch for the Boothroyd autobiography gig and the mind boggles over Bayo sleeping in his car.We talk through a tribute to the late Lee Collins, who sadly died recently. A fine footballer.Finally, we wrap up with the lightning in a bottle Cobblers who did well for Town but not elsewhere and Martin regales us with tales of his luxuriant Richard Hill-esque barnet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even for the Cobblers this 6 pointer v Wimbledon going from a well earned draw to defeat in the space of minutes was hard to take.Tom Reed, James Averill, Martin Maloney and Brendan Walsh are joined by Wimbledon fan Ray Armfield to go over the game's talking points.What was Mitchell doing for the Wimbledon goal? Should "natural finisher" Sam Hoskins be on penalties and are Town down now?Featuring some world class rants and a particularly painful coupon buster bet.Audio catharsis for the Cobblers condition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WALOC is back with tales of an antisocial owl, Sam Parkin's nitespot of choice and the only carwash in town worth using.Wimbledon programme contributor Ray Armfield joins us ahead of the crunch 9 pointer between the Dons and Cobblers.We finish up with a "What Could Have Been XI" of Cobblers players that weren't much cop for the Town but went onto better things including a World Cup winner and a forward who was sold for €10 million.(No toads were harmed in the making of this podcast) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was the Cobblers feeling sore on Sunday after failing to derail the Railwayman.Tom Reed, James Averill, Martin Maloney and Steven Tomlin go over the main talking point so the 0-1 Crewe defeat.There's discussion of the starting eleven and whether Sam Hoskins has it in him to play as a lone striker plus we talk about Dave Artell's tetchy post match comments about the Sixfields pitch.Then there's chat on the McWilliams yellow card and whether Edmondson should have buried his chance.Lastly the dreaded R word is broached and whether Town can stay up this season.Audio catharsis for the Cobblers condition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome...to...Cobblers....Clubcall...It's Friday Night and WALOC are reminiscing about the premium rate Cobblers phone line.We celebrate the Irish Cobblers players over the year for St Patrick's Day which means plenty of Eddie McGoldrick talkCrewe Alex summariser for BBC Stoke Peter Morse joins us to talk Saturday's clash with the Railwaymen.Calls cost 50p per minute, unless Cobblers lose and it turns into a free counselling line. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever wondered what would happen if Lady Diana had lived out her days as an avid Cobblers fan? Well wonder no more.FNL is back to give you summat to do on a Friday Night in lockdown via discussions on Dundee United in Nigeria, The Withdean Stadium in Brighton and Andy Woodman's (non) bedroom antics.We're also joined by Liam Hoden, Editor of the Doncaster Free Press who gives us a rundown on Donny ahead of Saturday's clash.Calling those two Americans who were announced on the tannoy at the County Ground. Yeehaaa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's just like watching the Town. You can hear the people of Brazil sing as Northampton spank Portsmouth 4-1.Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, James Averill, Steven Tomlin and Ian Townsend are joined by Pompey PO4 podcast regular Andy Mitchelmore to chew the fat on the surprise Cobblers win.There's discussion on all the main talking point but mainly chat about Ryan Zidane Cruyff Xavi Watson's amazing free-kick.Audio catharsis for the Cobblers condition, this week with added GOALS. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Friday Night and Jeff is ready to recall his Hotel End run-in with Billy Jones, the Sheffield United Player that passes for a Hollywood film star.Andy goes all dewy eyed over Saint and Greavsie in the week of the sad passing of Ian Saint John.We chew the fat on the Brady appointment and talk club structure, which is ironic for one with a half-finished stand.It's World Book Day so we read out your Cobblers/Book title mashups (who'd have thought Cobblers fans were so well read).Plus we chat with Andy Mitchelmore of the P04 Portsmouth podcast and it is genuinely nice to speak to a club with more managerial problems than ours.Grab a pew and listen to some Cobblers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello darkness my old friend, Cobblers lost the six-pointer with Swindon and find themselves bottom of League 1.Tom Reed, Martin Maloney and James Averill discuss the game's top talking points including the variety of ways Cobblers manage to shoot themselves in the foot.There's discussion of Jon Brady for the top job and the wider issues that might be at play in making Town an eternal yo-yo club.Audio catharsis for the Cobblers condition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This one goes out to the people who've sweated in designer shops in Northampton.Coming up on a bumper Friday Night Lights:Chukwuemeka to Carl Zeiss JenaAndy Woodman's Vauxhall BelmontIan Atkins in the Arena da AmazoniaA Swindon preview with Robins writer Benjamin WillsDo you think Pep Guardiola has even seen Alan Partridge?Deep fried Mars bars for Hungary at the Billing Aquadrome chip shopThe Upton houseMillwall in Washington SquareI've got one left in your size mate... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All in all it's just another kick in the balls.Tom Reed, James Averill, Martin Maloney and Brendan Walsh talk MK v Cobblers and a spirited performance that somehow saw Town leave pointless.We assess the improvements of Jon Brady's short tenure and the weakness at the back that saw Cobblers ship four goals.Your comments are also discussed as we try and assess Brady for the job full time while looking ahead to a huge week with a pair of six pointers.Audio catharsis for the Cobblers condition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a week where referee Darren Drysdale squared up to an Ipswich player v Cobblers, WALOC are back to work out if referee/player dust ups should be an integral part of the game.Championship Manager 97/98 legend and ex-Cobbler Tom Youngs joins us to talk about his time at the Cobblers and relentless goal scoring ability on the seminal football management game. He also talk about living with Multiple Sclerosis in a frank interview not to be missed.The Euromillions jackpot was £157 million this week and we read out what you would do with the Cobblers if winning the jackpot. Moving back to the County Ground and rebuilding the Hotel End brick by brick is a key suggestion as well as building a new ground on the old Greyfriars bus station site aka the Mouth Of Hell Stadium.Finally, we are on to the letter T in the Cobblers A-Z which leads Andy to reminisce about Tony Ansell's giant wagon wheels and the smell of piss while we investigate Aidey Thorpe's adventures with Instant Dict in Hong Kong.An audio mixed bag if ever we heard one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a new dawn for Cobblers under Jon Brady but old habits die hard and Town went down to a 0-2 defeat to Burton Albion at Sixfields.Tom Reed, James Averill, Martin Maloney, Steven Tomlin and Colston Crawford of the Burton Mail are here to chew the fat on the game and what it means for the League 1 relegation battle.Colston talks about how the Albion camp saw the win and what Brewers players stood out.Meanwhile, the Northampton contingent talk about Brady's impact, the importance of psychology and just how bad that back-pass was.Finally we discuss wider themes of Town's continual struggle to maintain League 1 football.Audio catharsis for the Cobblers condition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.