Draw specialists The Valiants head to Teyn on Satdee, having lost the same amount of League games as Cobblers (
this season. It's always a tough match against these and with old foe Charles Breakspear as ref we need to be on our best behaviour and avoid giving him decisions to make. He has sent off 7 Cobblers players in the last 8 games he has reffed us. Has shown 12 reds in 25 games and 110 yellows. Hasn't sent anyone off in the last 2 games so he is due to brandish a red card soon!
Would expect Morton to start and possibly Marshall. Turnbull should also be back. A real pity that Olyinker won't be fit. A tight 2-1 or even a 1-1 I reckon.
Northampton Town FC (First Team) v Port Vale FC (First Team)
Football League 2
Referee: Breakspear, Charles
Assistant Referee: Ogles, Samuel
Assistant Referee: Mackey, Oliver
Fourth Official: Da Costa, Anthony
KC and the team know how Mr Breakspear officiates so, like Wadey says, they need to ensure that they do not give him any decisions to make...
He's awarded 11 cautions and 1 red card in his three games this year which is below his average so he may be looking for opportunities to improve his hit rate in this one...
The Fourth Official must have a local gig tonight to be able cover our game?
(Is that my taxi?)