Lehmann urges Shoe Army to get to Lord's and back Northants in crucial Championship clash

The Blast-winning Steelbacks squad and backroom staff were guests of honour at Sixfields on Saturday, undertaking a lap of honour during the half-time break of Town's Sky Bet League Two clash with Rotherham United.

Their presence sadly couldn't inspire Chris Hogg's struggling team to victory as they were beaten 1-0 by the Millers.

Now, thanks to postponements due to international call-ups, the Cobblers fans won't see their team in league action again until October 10 when they travel to York City.

This Saturday's trip to Port Vale is one of two league games postponed, and Lehmann says he and his team would be 'happy to have' any members of Shoe Army head to London and turn out at Lord's for their crucial clash with Middlesex instead.

Saturday is scheduled to be day three of the four-day Rothesay County Championship Division Two encounter, with the match starting on Thursday (10.30am).

Third-placed Northants go into the clash four points behind second-placed Kent, and need a win to keep alive their hopes of a top two finish and promotion to the top flight.

And the Australian admits he would welcome any extra support for his team at the home of cricket.

"Yeah, come down to Lord's, we love the Shoe Army," said Lehmann.

"I love the town and the Shoe Army with all the three codes (football, rugby, cricket) is pretty special.

"We will be happy to have them at Lord's and we love all the support we get.

"Our travelling supporters have been unbelievable all year, they were at Worcestershire last week, they come every game and are fantastic."

Tickets for all four days' play at Lord's are available to buy now, and are priced at £20 for adults, £10 for over-65s and just £5 for under-16s.

They can be bought at https://tickets.lords.org/en-GB/categories/all%20fixtures

Play is scheduled to start at 10.30am on all four days.