Andy Williams’ best efforts to claim Northampton’s late equaliser at Exeter City as his own have failed to convince the EFL dubious goals committee, who’ve ruled it as an own goal.
Cobblers striker Andy Williams admits it has been ‘frustrating’ to be in and out of the side with such regularity over the last few weeks, but he accepts Keith Curle’s rotation policy is getting the best out of himself and his team-mates.
Keith Curle has set out how he wants and expects his Cobblers team to perform once they reach their full potential under his management, with a focus on being ‘hungry, aggressive and forward-thinking’.
It might have had a strong element of suspicion about it but that won’t stop striker Andy Williams from claiming Northampton’s late equaliser at Exeter City as his own.
Cobblers striker Kevin van Veen had only a ‘50-50’ chance of being fit for Saturday’s trip to Exeter City, manager Keith Curle has revealed, after the Dutchman picked up an injury in training last week.
Cobblers boss Keith Curle wants to see more ‘aggression’ from his team after he was left surprised by the lack of it in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Exeter City, particularly during the first-half.
Whether or not the Cobblers deserved to leave Devon with a point on Saturday is up for debate, but what can no longer be disputed is their battling spirit and refusal to go down without a fight.
Keith Curle knows all about the attacking threats Exeter City possess, and has revealed he tried to sign their top-scorer Jayden Stockley when he was manager of Carlisle United.
Hakeem Odoffin insists the FA Cup first round defeat at the hands of Lincoln City has not slowed the Cobblers’ momentum as they look to rise up the Sky Bet League Two table.
Boss Keith Curle is taking no notice of Exeter City’s poor run of form as he prepares his Cobblers players to face the Devon side at St James Park on Saturday (ko 3PM).
Boss Keith Curle insists his sole focus remains on dragging the Cobblers further away from the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone – but that he is expecting his team to ‘be very competitive’ for the rest of the season.
Striker Kevin van Veen has hailed the ‘amazing’ impact Keith Curle has had on the Cobblers squad since taking charge at the PTS Academy Stadium – and says the team will travel to Exeter City on Saturday ‘with confidence’.
Cobblers Under-18s set up an FA Youth Cup third round tie at Premier League Academy side Arsenal with a comfortable 2-0 win over Swindon Town at the PTS Academy Stadium on Wednesday night.
Boss Jon Brady is challenging his Under-18 players to take their ‘great opportunity’ and secure an FA Youth Cup second round win over Swindon Town at the PTS Academy Stadium on Wednesday night (ko 7pm).
