Club captain Adams explains why players 'unanimously' opted to forgo their play-off bonuses

Cobblers club captain Nicky Adams says the players 'did not even hesitate' when they were asked about the possibility of foregoing their bonuses for reaching the League Two play-offs this season.

A substantial amount of money would usually be paid out to both players and staff for the achievement of finishing in the top seven, something the Cobblers look set to do after League Two clubs voted to curtail the regular season last Friday.

But on a conference call earlier this week, players and staff wanted to show solidarity with the club and ease the financial burden that playing in the play-offs will have by turning down those payments.

"We had a conversation about it but it wasn't a long one because for us as players, we appreciate how the club have been with us during these difficult times," explained Adams.

"It's been tough for the club financially but the chairman has been great with us. We've had a lot of Zoom calls with him and I can't speak highly enough of how he's treated us throughout this.

"At the start of the season you put things in place and you agree bonuses but we understand that, to play these games, the club are not generating any money so when the question was asked, there wasn't a debate and there was no 'we'll go back and see what everyone thinks'.

"It was unanimous straightaway and we didn't even hesitate because we understand what the club have done for us. The club are not making any income at the moment and I think that's the least we can do.

"The most important thing for us is to get back playing and trying to help this club go to where it belongs. Money comes and goes but it's the memories you cherish so it was a no-brainer for us.

"The club have done so much for the players. No one has been messed about with money and they've constantly reassured us so it was the least we could do."