Northampton

[pauld]

Playing devil's advocate, what evidence is there to suggest Fitton would appoint Byrne and Williams as the management duo should Malpas go?

All these arguments are based on assumptions. They may appear sound, but they are assumptions. Unless you've heard directly from Fitton you're not going to get this evidence.

To be fair, I don't think anyone's argued it's anything more than an assumption that they'd be appointed permanently, or indeed as caretakers, but unless there's a replacement already lined up, they'd be the obvious choice as caretakers. In which role they actually did very well last time round, something people keep seeming to forget when they slate Byrne for waving his arms around and shouting and Williams for, erm, not waving his arms around and shouting

[Crozzer]

Northampton won three games in a row when they beat Yeovil today.  Adebayo Akinfenwa scored his 8th goal of the season. They should be full of confidence on Tuesday evening.

[alanmayes]

No, it suggests a clash of philosophy. As I keep saying Fitton's made it very clear he wants to build a sustainable Championship side, not buy temporary success at the cost of long-term instability. That doesn't mean he's not willing to spend, but that he wants to spend in the right way. And a manager who comes into interview saying "Right, I'm going to want x million to buy a new centre half, new midfield etc etc" is not going to chime with that approach.

Paul,

I'd add to that that the character of the candidates also seemed to play a big part in Fitton's
choice.The working relationship between a manager and chairman is crucial to the success of
any club.Fitton rightly,places that as of paramount importance.Just because things haven't
worked out with Malpas,doesn't mean he isn't a decent guy.

[pauld]

Northampton today won three games in a row.  They should be full of confidence on Tuesday evening.

That's one hell of an achievement in one day. They'll be knackered come Tuesday evening

[pauld]

Paul,

I'd add to that that the character of the candidates also seemed to play a big part in Fitton's
choice.The working relationship between a manager and chairman is crucial to the success of
any club.Fitton rightly,places that as of paramount importance.Just because things haven't
worked out with Malpas,doesn't mean he isn't a decent guy.

[Simon Pieman]

To be fair, I don't think anyone's argued it's anything more than an assumption that they'd be appointed permanently, or indeed as caretakers, but unless there's a replacement already lined up, they'd be the obvious choice as caretakers. In which role they actually did very well last time round, something people keep seeming to forget when they slate Byrne for waving his arms around and shouting and Williams for, erm, not waving his arms around and shouting

It was mainly aimed at Reg's question about evidence Fitton wouldn't go for the permanent appointment of our current assistants.

[flammableBen]

I've just got back from the pub, and only browsed the thread. But in the unlikely event that I'm not signed up to play on Tuesday, can I thief a spare season ticket off one of you cunts which can't be arsed to go? (there seemed to be a few of you)

I've got the urge again, first time for a few years.

[Crozzer]

Swindon are narrow favourites to win the game.

Swindon 6/4          Draw 12/5          Northampton 7/4 

[flammableBen]

In my own constantly optimistic way, I reckon it's worth a tenner on the draw.

[dell boy]

I've just got back from the pub, and only browsed the thread. But in the unlikely event that I'm not signed up to play on Tuesday, can I thief a spare season ticket off one of you cunts which can't be arsed to go? (there seemed to be a few of you)

I've got the urge again, first time for a few years.

I've got a spare ticket for Tuesday, if you or anyone else wants it, can get you in at the gate on the night.

[Simon Pieman]

I wasn't going to go because I was supposed to be working in London, but now I am as I'm in Swindon after all 

Actually, that should probably be 

[DV]

you better wear an eye patch ben and bring a drum!

[THE FLASH]

Nov 1  Scunthorpe (A) - in top form
Nov 15  Leicester (H) - in top form
Nov 22  Bristol Rovers (A) - we always lose this one
Nov 25 Peterborough (H) - getting stronger

Thank goodness we have four easy fixtures in November to look forward to!!

All assumptions correct..............

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

How do we always lose to Bristol Rovers? We have beaten them 3 times from the last 4.

[Bogus Dave]

dont let the facts get in the way of a good whinge