While I admire your stance CJ and the fact that people with no direct links to Northanpton have an affinity and allegiance to the football team is a refreshing change to people who actually do have an affinity and direct link to the town, but choose to support; Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea etc, to me the club is most certainly and undeniably NORTHAMPTON TOWN Football Club. To me and many people it is territorial, almost tribal. Why would anyone wish success on a town/ city they have no connection with, other than the fact they chose them when they were at school when they had a bit of success and I'm on about bandwagonners here CJ, obviously not you. Surely the success and popularity of your own town brings a sense of pride you can be a part of and revel in, not some shallow pretence of another towns success. As for going to the wall not being a loss to the fabric of the town, to me, that is sacrilege. While, if the club did have to rise, Phoenix like, from the ashes I would certainly be behind it but the thought of losing our 100+ year league status is unthinkable and whoever was the architect of such a demise, I'd like to think they'd be unwelcome and fearful of ever setting foot in our fair town ever again. Just my own thoughts and opinions. Anyone else?
I absolutely understand your position, believe me I do. That's why I asked the question earlier, in case I was surprised by some of the answers (although I wasnt actually expecting replies).
Just to add, I am also very proud of our 100 year league status, I've said so on here before. I dont think it should be underestimated and indeed when you look at the list of clubs who have resolutely 'stayed league', about sixty the last time I looked, we are one of the smallest and least effective in terms of our overall history, so very well done, we can give ourselves a big pat on the back. I hope I csn say that without being a townie!