James Heneghan

2 weeks ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | James Heneghan

Sam Hoskins went for an operation at the end of last seasonThe current injury state of every Cobblers player under contract ahead of pre-seasonA number of Cobblers players ended last season in the treatment room and some of those will not be fit for pre-season, which starts later this month. Here’s the situation with every player currently under contract, including the three new additions...

2 weeks ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | James Heneghan

There are three attributes in particular that Kevin Nolan wants from his signings this summer – pace, power and robustness – and that is already evident in those who have arrived at Sixfields so far. Nolan has made no secret of his belief that Town’s squad lacks players who can cope with the demanding EFL schedule. In a bid to rectify the club’s woeful injury record in recent seasons, signing physically strong players will be a priority this summer.

2 weeks ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | James Heneghan

Kevin Nolan has suggested Cobblers will move to a back four next season following the capture of versatile defender Jack Burroughs. Town almost exclusively deployed three at the back in the second half of last season, something that was prompted by Jon Guthrie’s injury, but Nolan has the opportunity to reshape his squad this summer and play whatever formation he wants.

3 weeks ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | James Heneghan

Morton and Oliver have been released by their respective clubs, Williams is at Hereford and Smith enjoyed a good season with SwindonEvery former Northampton Town player that's been released this summerA number of former Northampton Town players find themselves as free agents this summer after being released by their clubs.

3 weeks ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | James Heneghan

Patrick Brough has given his reasons for opting to join Tranmere Rovers. The left-back, who was due to be out of contract at Sixfields this summer but received an invite from Kevin Nolan to join Cobblers in pre-season, will spend the next two years at Prenton Park. “I spoke to the manager a few weeks ago," said Brough. “He rang me and was in touch quite a lot, told me what he wanted to do and told me a lot about the club. He really sold it to me so I’m glad to be here.