Cobblers Q&A recap: Pre-season thoughts, League Two predictions and more - your questions answered

Cobblers reporter James Heneghan is on hand to answer your questions ahead of the new Sky Bet League Two season.
Cobblers start the season at home.Cobblers start the season at home.
Cobblers start the season at home.

It's just three days until Cobblers open their campaign against Port Vale at Sixfields and we'll cover a range of topics, from Jon Brady's transfer business to the team's performances in pre-season and expectations for League Two.

Send in your questions by tweeting @James_ChronNTFC or emailing [email protected]. The Q&A will start from 5pm.

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I’m sure the club have contingency plans in place but I would be surprised if we’re in a situation where absolutely no fans are allowed into the ground again. We might have restrictions if cases rise and when the weather turns, but I think that’s a long way off. Everything suggests we’re all good to go with capacity crowds.

Think it’ll be Roberts. Thought that before Cambridge and his performance in that game (plus the fact he played the full 90 minutes) should have confirmed it.

“How do you think crowds will hold up at Sixfields? Do you think we’ll see any caution from people returning to grounds and being in a crowd again?” asks Dave

There seems to be a real mix. Some people are more excited than ever after missing last season (despite relegation) but I’ve also had messages from one or two who are hesitant and will see how things go before deciding whether to return full-time.

As always so much of it will depend on what happens on the pitch. Make a good start to the season and play good football and fans will inevitably turn up in their numbers. One disappointment is that we probably won’t get too many big away followings, bar a handful of clubs. That wouldn’t have been a problem last season!

I’ll finish with these ones. Will no doubt be made to look foolish come May...

Player of the season: Aaron McGowan

Top goalscorer: Nicke Kabamba

Most assists: Mitch Pinnock

Final league position: 7th

That’s all for today. Thanks for your questions. Here’s to an enjoyable nine months...

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