Why are Northampton Town Called the Cobblers?
Northampton are nicknamed the Cobblers, a reference to the town’s historical shoe-making industry, and the team traditionally plays in claret and white kits. The Cobblers played at the County Ground from 1897 until 1994, when they moved to the Sixfields in 1994 which has a capacity of 7,798.
Where is Northampton Stadium?
Northampton Town FCNorthampton Town F.C. / Arena/StadiumSixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994. Wikipedia
What is the nickname of Northampton Town?
the Cobblers
Northampton Town Football Club, nicknamed the Cobblers were founded on 9th March 1897, when a group of local school teachers got together with the well known local solicitor, AJ “Pat” Darnell in the Princess Royal Inn, Wellingborough Road, Northampton to form the town’s first professional football club.
What division is Northampton?
EFL League Two
FA Cup
Northampton Town F.C./Leagues
Was Alan Carr’s dad a football manager?
1978–? William Graham Carr (born 25 October 1944) is an English former professional footballer, manager and scout.
What is oldhams ground called?
Boundary ParkOldham Athletic A.F.C. / Arena/Stadium
Which team plays at Sixfields?
Northampton Town F.C.Northampton Town FC / Team
What is Northampton famous for?
Historically Northampton was known for its shoe and leather industry. The town is an important retail and market centre serving Northamptonshire and north Buckinghamshire.
Who is Alan Carr’s mum?
Christine CarrAlan Carr / Mother
Who is Alan Carr’s brother?
Gary CarrAlan Carr / Brother
Carr has a younger brother, Gary. Carr went to Quinton House School in Northampton and graduated from Middlesex University with a 2:1 BA (Hons) degree in Drama and Theatre Studies.
Where is the Northamptonshire County Ground?
The County Ground is a cricket venue on Wantage Road in the Abington area of Northampton, England. It is home to Northamptonshire County Cricket Club . It is known to be a venue which favours spinners, and in the last County Championship game of 2005, Northamptonshire’s two spin bowlers Jason Brown…
When did Northampton Town FC last play at County Ground?
Northampton Town F.C., also known as ‘the Cobblers’, played their home games at the County Ground for 97 years, between 1897 and 1994. The football ground only had three sides, with an open side being needed due to the size of the cricket field.
Where is Northamptonshire County Cricket Club located?
The County Ground is a cricket venue on Wantage Road in the Abington area of Northampton, England. It is home to Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, and was used by Northampton Town F.C. from 1897 to 1994.
What do you think of Northampton Town?
The Northampton Town fans as always are a friendly bunch and even invited my son into the children’s fan area to take part in a penalty shoot out competition . What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Sixfields Stadium? I’m not very keen on these out of town stadiums.