Jacobs 'doesn't have a clue' what his future holds after classy final day display

The 34-year-old, who is out of contract in the summer, reminded everyone of his quality with a classy performance in the defeat to Plymouth. He setup Elliott List’s early opener and then thundered home a superb second.

Jacobs, in his second spell at his hometown club, was used sparingly by previous boss Kevin Nolan but he started six of the last eight games of the season under interim manager Colin Calderwood. However, at such an uncertain time for the club, it is unclear what the future holds.

"I don’t have a clue to be honest,” said Jacobs. “All of us that are out of contract are in the same boat. It’s a bit of a weird time for the football club with the investment stuff and a new manager waiting to come in.

"My situation is like it was last summer. I know I’m getting a bit older and I’m coming towards the end of my career but I enjoy playing for this club and I like being around the place and coming in every day. What will be, will be. It’s not about individuals, it’s about the collective and trying to get the right results next season.”

Cobblers scored twice in a game for the first time since February against Plymouth and yet they were unable to avoid a 12th straight loss.

"When you concede goals like we have, it feels like only a matter of time,” admitted Jacobs. “They’re soft goals and it’s something we need to be stronger at as a group next season and there needs to be more positivity around the club.

"The back end of the season has been tough and we just want to see some positivity as a club and that starts with results. We take accountability for that and we can come back and give it a right go next season.”