1965-1966

MATCHDAY QUIZ CLUE SHEET

1. Which Cobbler scored the first goal in division one?
He was born 2nd may 1940. Appeared 50 times for the
cobblers and scored 22 goals. He all so played for Barnet,
Fulham, Watford and Cardiff.
2. Who was the club trainer during the season?
He died aged 80, he was born in South Wales and started
his career with Swansea City at the age of 15 and had
spells with Newport County and Scunthorpe United before
arriving at Northampton in 1952. He made his name as a
coach and a physio, helping the Cobblers in their historic
rise from Divisions Four to Division One in the 1960's.
After leaving Northampton he became Manager of
Rushden Town for six years.
3. Who was the only ever present that season?
He was born in Coatbridge Scotland on 22nd October
1942. He started his playing career as an apprentice at
Sunderland and did make two appearances for the first
team netting twice in a League cup game v Oldham. He
joined the Cobblers in 1963 for 2,000 he needing time to
adapt but when he did he made the number 6 shirt his
own. He was one of the leading players on the clubs books
when they went into division one, a cultured wing half
with the sweetest left foot in the game. Sports reporter
Sam Leich suggested that he was the new Jim Baxter and
it was muted that he was in line for a Scottish cap. Sadly
as the Cobblers tumbled back down the divisions so did
his chances of international recognition. During the 196667 season he underwent TWO cartilage operations and
his influence in midfield was sadly missed. He made 42
appearances in Division One the only player to be everpresent that season.

4. Who was top scorer for the reserves?

He was born 7 September 1942, he was
a professional footballer who played football
for Northampton Town and Southend United as a
forward.
5. Who did the Cobblers beat in the league cup?
They are famous for their SAS strike force.