Graham McKechnie

Northampton

Sports Editor at BBC Radio Northampton

BBC Northampton sports editor; Saints club historian; Mobbs biographer; First World War bore; Lancastrian 🌹🍊

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Brackley and Kettering gear up for final matches of season

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Martin Heath |Graham McKechnie

Image caption, Brackley chairman Francis Oliver said he was taking his lucky umbrella to Saturday's matchBBC News, NorthamptonshireBBC News, NorthamptonshireBrackley Town's chairman said the club did not deserve promotion from National League North if they could not beat bottom side Farsley Celtic. The two clubs meet at Brackley's St James Park on Saturday for the final match of the season.
Brackley and Kettering gear up for final matches of season

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath |Graham McKechnie

'We don't deserve promotion if we lose final game'Martin Heath & Graham McKechnieBBC News, NorthamptonshireBBCBrackley chairman Francis Oliver said he was taking his lucky umbrella to Saturday's matchBrackley Town's chairman said the club did not deserve promotion from National League North if they could not beat bottom side Farsley Celtic. The two clubs meet at Brackley's St James Park on Saturday for the final match of the season.
Darren Lehmann: Northants head coach promises cricket 'people want to watch'

2 months ago | bbc.com | Graham McKechnie |Paul Grunill

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Darren Lehmann played 27 Tests and 117 One-Day Internationals for AustraliaBBC Radio Northampton sports editorAustralian Darren Lehmann has promised a brand of cricket "people love to come and watch" after taking over as Northamptonshire's head coach. The 55-year-old brings vast experience to the role after agreeing a two-year contract last October.
Mixed emotions for Croke Park groundsman ahead of Saints match

May 3, 2024 | bbc.com | Graham McKechnie

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Stuart Wilson is the pitch manager at Croke Park but is originally from Leighton BuzzardBBC Sport, NorthamptonshireBBC News, NorthamptonshireThe pitch manager at Croke Park has said it will be a "great day" to see the first English rugby club play at the ground. Northampton Saints will face Leinster at The Gaelic Athletic Association's (GAA) headquarters for the Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Northampton Saints hopes documentary will bring new fans

Oct 14, 2023 | bbc.com | Graham McKechnie |Pete Cooper

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Saints fly-half Fin Smith said Amazon's Mud, Sweat, and Tears: Premiership Rugby is good for the clubBy Graham McKechnie and Pete CooperBBC News, NorthamptonshireA Premiership Rugby club in a new fly-on-the-wall documentary believes it will bring new fans to the sport. Northampton Saints feature alongside last season's other semi-finalist Leicester Tigers, runners-up Sale Sharks and champions Saracens.
Northampton Saints: Fin Smith wins annual Blakiston Challenge

Jul 31, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Kris Holland |Graham McKechnie

Image source, Northampton SaintsBy Kris Holland & Graham McKechnieBBC News, NorthamptonshireThe winner of a professional Rugby Union club's annual test of strength and endurance said it was "the most difficult thing I've done in my life."Fly-half Fin Smith won Northampton Saints' annual Blakiston Challenge, which sees the club's players and staff complete two runs and carry sandbags. The event, held at Castle Ashby since 2018, pays homage to former Saints player Sir Arthur 'Freddie' Blakiston.