For the first time in history (probably) the four senior clubs in Northamptonshire are seemingly attempting to get into the same division next season. The Cobblers are doing some sterling work to try to finally get relegated from the league, whilst Mallinger's Corby are still punching (literally at times we suspect) above their weight in BSN. Barely 30 places on the footballing ladder separate the crumbling Cobblers from the surging Stealmen.
Given our own precariously lofty position in the league we could be the team to ruin the party next season by accidentally getting promoted. Pause for derisive snort (from the writer as well as the reader!)
We will be keeping an eye on our local neighbours as the season develops just to see if this attempt at producing a county wide footballing equilibrium becomes more or less likely.
Will the Cobblers replace the floundering Sammo, or Bammo, or Whammo with someone who can actually gain them a win? Will Corby's gates fall back to double figures, prompting an early season airing of the Mallinger begging bowl? Will the Diamonds finally do the decent thing and fold? Will the Poppies suddenly realise that they are second in the table and freak out?
We'll have to wait and see.
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