Northampton Thread

ukcowboy said:
I personaly think that we have to be realistic for the remainder of this season. The gates will creep up slowly as we make a push for the playoffs...........infact they have moved upwards already, however the club has this summer to REALLY push itself to the town once again and start to build for next season.............we have a lot of bridges to mend remember!

I honestly feel that with the ownership debacle now behind us, we should be pushing the club more in and around the area, however I also realise that there is still a lot of work to do within the club itself and that, for now, must take priority, but at the same time not losing sight of the 'bigger picture'.

Does that make sense? lol :)
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Yes!!!!
 
I feel I must point out that my post was in no way meant to put down PR's post...........I actually agree with most of it, just think its too late in the day to expect miracles......................for now :):):)
 
The opportunity for pushing the fanbase that must be exploited if it arises (crosses fingers, toes and anything else available) is a place in the playoffs. As I've said before, I don't think we can afford automatic promotion, simply because it would mean losing that opportunity.
 
ukcowboy said:
I feel I must point out that my post was in no way meant to put down PR's post...........I actually agree with most of it, just think its too late in the day to expect miracles......................for now :):):)
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none of us would disagree wi prs post, his last sentence though was "How".;)
 
Potentially not if all season ticket holders just brought one person on Tuesday it would probably push it through the 2k barrier.

The thing is once they are through the gate if we play as we have been I think they would certainly be impressed enough to come back, I know of three such people that are coming back on Tuesday as the Clarets have no game.
 
The one thing we also have in our favour is real football with the added advantage of being able to stand should you choose with a great atmosphere.

Something our bigger footballing cousins don't have.
 
Chimer said:
The opportunity for pushing the fanbase that must be exploited if it arises (crosses fingers, toes and anything else available) is a place in the playoffs. As I've said before, I don't think we can afford automatic promotion, simply because it would mean losing that opportunity.
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I agree with that, love then or loathe them the play-offs generate their own level of excitement. Even if Stanley only got as far as the semi-finals of the play offs and lost, that week or two of press coverage will gain the club more money and gain them a few more fans for the long term future.
 
tuesdays game should already be taken care of regarding advertising due to the fiver push. But It won't be. A mention here and there in the paper isn't good enough advertising and never has been, it only means that those coming anyway do so for cheaper.

As for the EW bogging off the news only broke very late on thursday and only got a passing mention in the Telegraph. Had it made the Observer deadline it would have got at least a full page whereby a hell of a lot more would have seen it.

Gates will go up anyway because of the run in, but we could also be pushing it ourselves with poster campaigns.
 
Whilst I agree with the sentiments of PR and UKCowboy, surely the one thing that will bring the punters back is something that will cost a lot of money i.e. bring the ground into the 21st century with modern toilet facilities etc. At least the home punters are now kept dry with roof's over the head (especially as the forecast for tomorrow aint great!). Macca may have the right idea about posters plastered around town and in the papers, but a lot of Stanley's support comes from further afield at the moment. The club needs to get folk away from Ewood Park, Turf Moor and dare I say it Old Trafford to come and watch proper football played at a level that has excitement and folks biting their nails when watching Stanley, I know I am down to the knuckles now and expect to have no fingers by the end of the season whether we get to the play-offs or automatic or miss out. We can all spread the word, but maybe the idea on another thread by Macca about local businessmen and Accy supporters volunteering to help the club, through the summer to bring the ground bang up to date.
 
Going back to the match thread,how good was sean macs finish,control and volley in the same movement!!!,unbelievable skill and technique whilst under pressure.
On a side note the team are 7 points better off and a better goal difference of 20 , from this stage last season,what are the reasons for this?,better squad or different team shape/set up ?.
 
football19 said:
Going back to the match thread,how good was sean macs finish,control and volley in the same movement!!!,unbelievable skill and technique whilst under pressure.
On a side note the team are 7 points better off and a better goal difference of 20 , from this stage last season,what are the reasons for this?,better squad or different team shape/set up ?.
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meself i think the team shape suits our players more, though could be changed at certain times, certain players in squad are vastly improved from last season, sean Mc being a great example,also think cisak has improved defensive confidence,which has made a big difference,? just my 2 pennorth.:) bring on Southend.
 
another factor i think,whilst we have played good football all season, some of the best stuff i seen is since the return of craney, some may not agree but thats fact.
 
Think your right there cashman.
Reading an article from a Northampton paper and they said the team couldnt cope with the midfield three behind the loan striker(sean,craney and ryan),all technically good players with good movement.
This,with pace and power from other areas creates a formidable team,and thats what we are seeing.
On a side issue,I havent seen much of Craney before this season,but even when he easnt fit you could tell he could play a bit,and the system suits him and sean,who i think would have struggled in a 4-4-2 system.
Another boring fact,whos got the most assists this season????,I wasnt suprised when told it was craney!!!!!.
 
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