During November 1989 American's elected their first black Governor to the state of Virginia (that'll never catch on over there!), and all across Eastern Europe it suddenly dawned on people that communism was a bit of a shitty idea.
A more momentous event on the worldwide stage was obviously the forthcoming FA Cup clash between Northampton and ourselves.
A more momentous event on the worldwide stage was obviously the forthcoming FA Cup clash between Northampton and ourselves.
Shoey! What happened?
Back in the 80's the Cobblers were struggling in Division Three, and we were well up in the Vauxhall GM Conference. Far different to today when the Cobblers are struggling in League One, and we are well up in the Blue Square Premier.
In many ways our then (rather one-sided) rivalry with the Cobblers was perfect. We could mock them secure in the knowledge that we'd never have to back our jibes up and actually play against them! They also gave us the easiest stick with which to beat them - our ground had one more side than theirs! Yes, this mighty League club trailed behind us plucky little part-timers! We won 4-3 no matter what they could muster by way of retort.
In many ways our then (rather one-sided) rivalry with the Cobblers was perfect. We could mock them secure in the knowledge that we'd never have to back our jibes up and actually play against them! They also gave us the easiest stick with which to beat them - our ground had one more side than theirs! Yes, this mighty League club trailed behind us plucky little part-timers! We won 4-3 no matter what they could muster by way of retort.
Happy days. Then we drew them in the Cup....
SHOOEEEY!
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