It's Town V County on Saturday at Sixfields as Stockport visit and Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, James Averill and Max Miller are back to chew the fat on all the week's news from Sixfields.

We go over the Rochdale game and what turned out to be a comfortable win for Cobblers with Hoskins bagging a brace for the claret and whites.

There's discussion of the Jon Brady to Huddersfield rumours as we consider whether the grass is always greener and whether the Terriers are the right fit for the Australian at this moment in time.

Jay Cave of Against League 3 drops by to discuss the reported Premier League plans to scrap FA Cup replays as we go dewy eyed about the Rotherham replay that set up the game against Man Utd that year.

In a bumper episode, Russ Johnson of excellent Stockport County Podcast "The Scarf Bergara Wore" is with us for a full preview of the clash at Sixfields on Saturday and we cover all bases including County's form, tactics, their stadium expansion plans and how Fraser Horsfall is getting on.

Last but not least, the lads from the Scratched Record Podcast pop by to tell us about the Town Takeover music festival which is happening in Northampton Town centre after the game on Saturday and will provide the perfect all layer/nighter with loads of local bands.

All this for free and no Patreon nonsense.

Can't be arsed to keep up with the comings and goings at Sixfields or just like a Northampton Town natter? Don't worry we've got you covered.

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Is the magic of the FA Cup about to disappear?

Tom Reed and Jay Cave of Against League 3 sit down to discuss the news that Premier League clubs are discussing the scrapping of traditional FA Cup replay matches.

It's a chat which gets to the crux of the identity of the game, taking in factors such as "fixture congestion", the football pyramid and just where English football goes from here?

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WALOC returns with your weekly dose of Cobblers news and where better to start than the news that Ivan Toney has been called up the Gareth Southgate's England squad?

Tom Reed, James Averill, Max Miller and Luke Thoday chew the fat on the prospect of "one of our own" playing at the World Cup

American Sport expert Martin Calladine pops by to talk Todd Boehly's "All-Star" game suggestion to the Premier League and other more workable things to borrow from US sport.

Plus Rochdale author Chris Fitzgerald joins us for a full preview of Saturday's match and discussed the recent repelled "hostile takeover" at the club

Someone keep Josh Eppiah away from the seafood platters.

Teyn!

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Brentford's Ivan Toney is one of the most exciting attacking talents in the country and is seriously being talked about as an England international.

Of course, Ivan was born and raised in Northampton and became the Cobblers' youngest ever player when making his debut at the tender age of 16 in 2012.

WALOC's Tom Reed and Jefferson Lake are joined by Jay Harris, Brentford FC reporter for The Athletic to discuss Toney's rise from the East Midlands town to the Premier League, via a frustrating time at Newcastle and various lower league loans.

We discuss Toney's upbringing on Eastfield on the Eastern district in Northampton and the attributes required to play his way back into the Premier League with Brentford and into the England reckoning.

This is a story of grit, self-belief, growing humility and above all talent in front of goal with some brilliant insights into his regard within the Brentford dressing room.

"That Ivan Toney, he's one of our own."

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WALOC return with your weekly dose of Cobblers discussion.

Can't be arsed to keep up with the latest from Sixfields of just like a Northampton Town natter? Don't worry we've got you covered.

Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, James Averill and Max Miller are on hand to chew the fat on the latest comings and going at Sixfields.

First up we talk the Donny Rovers defeat and the Ipswich Town trouncing in the godforsaken Pizza Cup.

Barrow fan Taylor Nelson pops by to discuss Saturday's clash at Sixfields and there's plenty of talk about ex-Cobblers Sam Foley, Billy Waters and David Moyo.

Elsewhere we discuss varies subjects such as the need for a stop clock, the Cobblers player pathway and why Poul Hubertz needs a return to the ranks.

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WALOC return with your weekly Cobblers roundup in a bumper episode nearing two hours.

James Averill fills us in on his mac n cheese misadventures which may or may not had him technicolour yawning during a game.

There's Crewe Alex analysis with a Sam Hoskins equaliser straight from a corner which was sick in its own right.

Doncaster Free Press reporter for Donny Rovers, Steve Jones, joins us for a full preview of Saturday's game at Sixfields.

Andy Roberts, Northampton Town Supporters' Trust Chair pops by to talk about the "no stand no land" issue with the ongoing Sixfields saga.

Meanwhile, Joe and Elliott from the Northampton based Scratched Record Podcast are on hand to talk about their upcoming Town Takeover music festival scheduled for Saturday September 24 after the Stockport game which sounds like the perfect all-dayer.

Struggling to keep up with the comings and goings at Sixfields, or just like a Northampton Town natter? Don't worry we've got you covered.

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WALOC returns for another Cobblers catch up. Struggling to keep up with the news from Sixfields or just like to listen to a Cobblers natter? Don't worry we've got you covered.

Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, Luke Thoday and Max Miller chew the fat on Town's opening day 3-2 win over Colchester United, noting that Cobblers never do things easy.

There's discussion on all the talk points from the game including a couple of Mr Whippy level soft penalties and a brace for Sam Hoskins.

We go through the Elite Player Performance Plan compensation rulebook to work out how much cash Cobblers are due from the transfer of academy product Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa to Chelsea.

Plus Charlie Cross of the Grimsby Town fanzine Cod Almighty pops by to preview Saturday's clash up in Cleethorpes.

About a comprehensive rundown on Northampton Town FC as you'll find with added Liam Chilvers content for the oldies.

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The thermometer is hitting 40 degrees but Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh, Martin Maloney, James Averill and Max Miller have new kit fever.

WALOC sits down for a Summer Special with a heavy focus on the new Hummel Cobblers kits and the best place to get a Richard Hill mullet in Northampton.

We try to sort the wheat from the chaff with regards the alleged Derby interest in Ali Koiki and what sources (if any) you can trust in the new media landscape.

There's plenty of chat on the two pre-season friendlies against West Brom and Luton Town as we try and work out how close John Brady is to deciding his first choice eleven for the League 2 opener at the end of the month.

Martin tries to work out if the Paul Culpin worldy he saw at the County Ground was actually a hallucination and we try and fend off Peterborough interest in nicking Brendan for their fan ranks.

Struggling in the heat? Lie back and listen to some premium Cobblers talk.

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It's been a tumultuous week of transfer activity at Sixfields and Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh and James Averill are on hand to discuss the four new incomings to the Town plus a couple of outgoings.

There's a comprehensive discussion on the signings of Lee Burge, Ryan Haynes, Ben Fox and Danny Hylton, caveated with the "Leon Constantine Rule" that any of them could turn out to be rubbish.

Russ Johnson of the excellent the Scarf Bergara Wore podcast joins us to chat Fraser Horsfall's transfer to Stockport County, giving us some good context on the move and why it might not be a "sideways" one.

Charlie Cross of the Grimsby podcast Cod Almighty pops by to fill us in on the attributes of Ben Fox who could well be a lower league (Poundland) Ngolo Kante if things go well.

Plus in a bumper episode, Edward Walker, EFL analyst and host of the popular D3D4 podcast casts his eye over the transfer business and picks his standout signing.

About as comprehensive a chat as you'll find anywhere with added poppadum wrist and Angel Delight fingers content.

Out of the loop or can't be arsed to keep up with the latest at Sixfields? We've got you covered.

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If it was any more squeaky bum time at Cobblers we'd be sponsored by Sudocrem, win at Barrow and Northampton are surely promoted to League 1.

Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh, Luke Thoday and Keith Buckby chew the fat on an intriguing and nerve wracking final day of the League 2 2021/22 season with Bristol Rovers breathing down our neck for automatic promotion.

WALOC discusses the media noise around the game, John Brady's coolness and the attributes of the Cobblers team which can see us over the line.

EFL expert and D3 D4 podcast host Edward Walker pops by to talk the permutations of all the different scenarios on a thrilling day of League 2 action.

COYC

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A bumper end of season WALOC podcast has an end of term feel and is the ideal listen to take your mind off promotion nerves,

Jeff revels in the Peterborough relegation while contemplating writing a book about his time as a Cobblers reporter.

James Averill and Keith Buckby pop by for a Cobblers catch up and a handy summary on all the week's news at Sixfields.

Plus we have a full Exeter preview for the crunch promotion showdown with Nick Hawker, Chair of the Exeter City Supporters Trust who talks about the Exeter City fan-ownership project and the thrill of finally getting promoted.

Jeff gets out his Northampton Monopoly board game and we try and predict who is Old Kent Road (clue, it's not Bellinge)

Finally we go over your Cobblers players who share the same surname and are mesmerised by the number of ex-Cobblers by the name of Brown.

Town!

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Out of the loop with the week's news at Sixfields, can't be arsed to keep up or just like to listen to a Cobblers natter? WALOC have got you covered.

Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh, James Averill and Keith Buckby get together to chew the fat on a breathless week at Sixfields.

Brendan fills us in on his stag do in Hamburg, HSV and the joys of a proper kebab.

We discuss the 3-0 win over Harrogate and the virtues of the 4-2-1-3 formation.

There's talk of the WALOC Cobblers Player Of The Year Vote and all the latest injury news.

Guardian journalist and loyal Orient fan Tom Davies pops by for a full preview of the upcoming crunch promotion game at Brisbane Road plus plenty of pub tips for travelling fans.

NTFC Supporters' Trust board member Keith Buckby gives us the latest on the Trust and the ACV

Last but not least we go over the Cobblers promotion run in and discuss whether it's worth yet another version of Sixfields Boys.

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Join WALOC for a rundown on the week's action from Sixfields from the perspective of a lifetime's support.

Andy Bodfish is back from China and he's talking gift shop fighter jets and Corby trouser presses.

Martin Maloney talks us through his legendary 90's Chronicle and Echo Fantasy Football win.

Brendan Walsh, James Averill and Luke Thoday pop by for a Cobblers catch up, including discussion of the Mansfield game and Cobblers' promotion credentials.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus reporter Simon Parker joins us for a full preview of Saturday's crunch game between the Town and the Bantams and there's chat about how Mark Hughes' application for their manager's job nearly got lost in the junk inbox.

Finally, we're talking what Cobblers players you'd like to go on a stag do with and the Berry, Terry Cherry mystery is solved.

A good un this.

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Another episode of WALOC's handy catch-up on the week's NTFC news has Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh, James Averill and Luke Thoday chewing the fat over the 0-1 defeat at home to Bristol Rovers.

Brendan let's rip at Joey Barton, there's chat on a Pinnock world that never was, a debut for Abimbola plus whether Cobblers have what it takes to get promotion.

James Averill talks us through the potential Cilldara Judicial Review on the Sixfields land deal while regaling us with debauched stories of his recent USA trip.

Lastly we talk about what we'd like to see from an improved Sixfields, including the New Hotel End.

Out of the loop at Sixfields or can't be arsed to keep up with the latest? We've got you covered.

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A momentous week for the Cobblers in more ways than one and Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, Brendan Walsh are joined by Cobblers graphic design legend Luke Thoday plus Keith Buckby from Northampton Town Supporters' Trust.

We talk the 125 Cobblers birthday and whether Fraser Horsfall can be stopped on set pieces.

Like Alan Partridge Brendan wants to see evolution not revolution and we chat the virtues of 4-2-3-1.

There's a which finger would you rather chop off chat on what out of contract player you would most like to keep out of Liam Roberts, Fraser Horsfall, Scotty P and Shaun McWilliams.

Plus Keith talks us through his feelings on the Sixfields land deal being voted through and we ask how Cobblers can grown their fan-base from the 5000 hardcore?

If you're out of the loop or can't be arsed to keep up with the latest from Sixfields, we've got you covered.

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The latest edition of our weekly Cobblers catch up podcast, chewing the fat on all the week's news from Sixfields.

This week Tom Reed and Brendan Walsh are joined by Welsh Cobbler Dave Harding who is mad enough to travel from North Wales to Cobblers games (but knows his stuff) plus Keith Buckby of Northampton Town Supporters' Trust who fills us in on the redevelopment latest.

We talk over a classic game of two halves at Sixfields V Walsall. Town were great in the first half and dross in the second in a very familiar showing.

There's discussion on the lack of strength in depth in central midfield, Sam Hoskins being consistently inconsistent plus the performance of Jon Brady.

Keith Bucky expands on the trust's take on the latest on the Sixfields land deal and their hopes for the athletics track.

Anyone for an aerodrome (must not turn into an all-night rave)?

If you're out of the loop on all things Cobblers or can't be arsed to keep up with the latest news, don't worry, we've got you covered.

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The latest Cobblers Catch Up has Tom Reed, Brendan Walsh and James Averill joined by two special guests to chew the fat over the week's news from Sixfields.

Andy Roberts, Northampton Town Supporters' Trust Chair pops by to talk about the West Northants Council meeting on the Sixfields redevelopment and land deal including the passionate speeches from club and trust representatives. James Averill provides some great insight given after his time covering the local government world as a journalist.

Alex Le Guevel of Northampton's highly successful Team Shoe Box boxing gym presents a compelling case for a link up between the football club and Team Shoe Box on the athletics track land behind the East Stand to provide facilities to truly make the town proud.

We also talk about the glamour tie 0-0 draw away at Scunny, to play or not to play Scott Pollock and the much fabled Player Pathway.

Plus there's a discussion of the new contract for Sam Hoskins and whether he needs to assume a new Spanish identity.

Out of the loop, can't be arsed to keep up with the latest at Sixfields or just wanted some level-headed Cobblers discussion? We've got you covered.

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A bumper production of WALOC Friday Night Lights has the crew chatting Cobblers' fastest and slowest every players, from speedsters Chris Freestone and Courtney Herbert to slow-coaches Dean Trott and Ian Gilzean.

Colchester United reporter Jonathan Waldron joins us for a full preview of Saturday’s game between the Essex club and the Cobblers at Sixfields. We talk about Luke Chambers and what a throughly good pro and credit to Northants he is.

Northampton Town Supporters’ Trust chairman Andy Roberts gives us an update on the trust’s line on the Sixfields redevelopment with a land deal due to go in front of West Northants Council.

Finally, Daventry lad Adrian Barnett joins us from Down Under to talk about growing up with the late Martin Aldridge, who sadly died in 2000 but lit up some dark days at the County Ground with strong performances and who will forever be remembered for scoring the first goal at Sixfields.

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Episode 2 of WALOC's regular weekly summary of the goings on at Sixfields has Tom Reed, Martin Maloney, Brendan Walsh and James Averill chewing the fat on the Newport County win.

There's discussion of the refereeing performance, the overall quality of the victory and Cobblers as promotion contenders.

We also discuss the lack of goals from open play and whether it's actually a problem, plus there's an in-depth chat about Ali Koiki and where the left-back stands in the pantheon of great Cobblers lefties.

If you're out of the loop or can't be arsed to keep up with the news from Sixfields, we've got you covered.

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In a special feature long episode of Cobblers catch up, WALOC regulars Tom Reed, Martin Maloney and Brendan Walsh are joined by BBC Radio Northampton's Jake Sharpe for an in depth review of Northampton Town's transfer window.

As always life and football gets in the way so there's discussion of the Cobblers' disappointing midweek to Barrow and whether it has put the buffers on Town's promotion push.

Is promotion a realistic aim for the claret and whites? We debate all the main talking points and go over the signings from a hectic month for Jon Brady.

Anyone for an Aperol spritz?

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