Sunday 5 February 2012

Northampton Town headlines

The countdown begins as Clarke eyes survival battle

By his own admission, Clarke Carlisle is facing a completely different challenge from anything else he has faced in his career so far after joining Northampton Town's battle to retain their place in the Football League.

It's Aidy...the loan arranger

The January transfer window may have closed on Tuesday, but Aidy Boothroyd has not completed his business just yet and is already eyeing further moves when the loan market re-opens next week.

Cobblers terminate duo's contracts

Paul Walker

Ashley Corker and Paul Walker have both had their contracts terminated by Northampton Town as part of manager Aidy Boothroyd's clear out.

Boothroyd 'ready for a fight'

Aidy Boothroyd

Aidy Boothroyd is not a man to back down in the face of adversity, and Saturday's 2-1 defeat at the hands of fellow League Two strugglers Barnet means that Northampton Town still have plenty to put up with.

Harding makes loan move permament

Ben Harding has made his loan move from Wycombe Wanderers to Northampton Town a permanent one after agreeing an 18-month contract.

Boothroyd brings in 'leader' Carlisle

Experienced defender Clarke Carlisle has joined Northampton Town on loan from Burnley until the end of the season.

Turnbull returns to Hatters

Paul Turnbull

Northampton Town have allowed Paul Turnbull to return to former club Stockport County on a month's loan

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Fed Cup triumph for GB

Fed Cup triumph for GB

Judy Murray's Great Britain side completed a superb four days in Israel by beating Austria to reach the World Group II play-offs in the Fed Cup.

City ease to win over Fulham

City ease to win over Fulham

Sergio Aguero ended his five-game barren streak by sending Manchester City on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham.

New-look England claim Calcutta Cup

New-look England claim Calcutta Cup

England's new era began with a scrappy first win at Murrayfield in eight years as Scotland's familiar failings contributed to their 13-6 downfall.

France too strong for Italy

France too strong for Italy

France started their RBS 6 Nations campaign with an impressive 30-12 defeat of Italy in Paris.

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Axle snap left Gavin off the pace

Oliver Gavin had to settle for eighth place overall in the weekend's Rolex 24 At Daytona after suffering a broken axle just as he was about to start his second stint in the car.

Panter eyes Trophy glory to kick-start Olympic year

Anne Panter

Anne Panter has completed the long road to recovery from injury. Now she aims to ensure that 2012 is a successful year for the Great Britain women's hockey team.

Kingsthorpe close in on Denny Plate final

Kingsthorpe IBC booked their place in the semi-finals of the Denny Plate thanks to a ten shot victory over Southampton's Bannister Park IBC on Saturday.

Return to form for R&N's Nelson

Stuart Nelson made up for his DNF in the county cross country championship by leading Rugby & Northampton home in the third fixture of the Birmingham Cross Country League Division Two on Saturday.

Grant makes cross country title history

Rory Grant became the youngest ever winner of the Senior Mens race when he won the Northants County Cross Country title at Corby's West Glebe Park.