Published in 2000 by Gerry Somerton and Chas Robinson, this visual chronicle captures the remarkable journey of a club that has left an indelible mark on English football since its founding by local schoolteachers in 1897.
The book documents the team's long history at the County Ground, their original home from 1897 until their historic move in 1994. The County Ground was notably one of the largest playing surfaces in the Football League, giving rise to many memorable moments before the club relocated to the modern Sixfields Stadium in October 1994.
The collection highlights several legendary figures who graced the club:
Fanny' Walden: A diminutive but talented player who, despite standing at just 5'2", became the smallest person ever to play for England
Herbert Chapman: Who began his managerial career at Northampton Town, leading them to Southern League title success before becoming one of English football's most innovative managers.
Louis Page: A key figure in the club's history
Tommy Fowler: One of the club's memorable players
Cliff Holton: A standout performer
Trevor Morley: Part of the modern era
The book pays tribute to several outstanding managers who guided the club through various eras: Herbert Chapman Bob Dennison Graham Carr Each of these figures achieved remarkable results despite the club's ongoing financial limitations.
- Action photographs
- Team group shots
- Individual player portraits
- Unique cartoons
- Historic programme covers
- Rare memorabilia
Many of these items had never been published before the book's release, making it an invaluable historical record of the club's journey through all levels of professional football, including their sole season in the First Division in 1965-66.
Soccerbook's intriguing tagline:
"Are you, a family member or an ancestor in one of the 100's of photos?" This tagline adds a personal dimension to this historical collection, connecting generations of supporters to their club's rich heritage.
For anyone interested in the history of Northampton Town Football Club, this visual archive serves as both a nostalgic journey and a valuable historical resource, documenting the club's evolution from its Southern League origins to its various Football League adventures.
