VIDEO: Your chance to vote for the best Cobblers goal of 2015

It’s been a year of some special goals scored by the Cobblers in 2015, and here’s your chance to vote for your favourite Town strike of the past 12 months.
By Jeremy Casey
Published 30th Dec 2015, 17:18 BST
IN THE PINK - the Cobblers players mob Marc Richards after his free-kick strike at WycombeIN THE PINK - the Cobblers players mob Marc Richards after his free-kick strike at Wycombe
IN THE PINK - the Cobblers players mob Marc Richards after his free-kick strike at Wycombe

A shortlist of seven goals scored by Cobblers players have been put forward, with one from last season and six from the current campaign.

The goals can be viewed here, and are also available to watch on the club’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/officiallyntfc - and picking the best one is not an easy decision!

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Listed here are the efforts nominated, and there are some absolute belters.

Goal 1: Lawson D’Ath’s volley in the defeat at Burton Albion in April

Goal 2: Jason Taylor’s 25-yard dipping strike in the 3-0 win v Exeter City in August

Goal 3: Ryan Watson’s run and long-range strike in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy win over Colchester United

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Goal 4: John-Joe O’Toole’s low finish after a clever free-kick routine in the 4-3 win at Luton Town in December

Lawson D'Ath celebrates his volleyed goal at Burton AlbionLawson D'Ath celebrates his volleyed goal at Burton Albion
Lawson D'Ath celebrates his volleyed goal at Burton Albion

Goal 5: Ricky Holmes’ swerving left-foot strike in the win at Kenilworth Road

Goal 6: John-Joe O’Toole’s long-range left-foot strike in the 2-1 victory at Crawley Town

Goal: 7: Marc Richards’ sweetly struck free-kick in the 3-2 win at Wycome Wanderers in October

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The reason for the vote is that the Football League has launched the search to find the Mitre Goal of the Year for 2015, and the Cobblers are asking for the club’s supporters’ help in deciding which goal from the last 12 months should be put forward as the Northampton Town nomination.

The Cobblers players celebrate Ricky Holmes' goal at Luton TownThe Cobblers players celebrate Ricky Holmes' goal at Luton Town
The Cobblers players celebrate Ricky Holmes' goal at Luton Town

The club can nominate one goal from any Football League competition in the 2015 calendar year, including goals scored in the Sky Bet Football League, the Capital One Cup and the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.

A club statement read: “We want fans to help us decide our club nomination by watching the YouTube reel of our shortlist and then voting on the Cobblers Wall.

“Our nominated goal will then be entered in the Mitre Goal of the Year category at the Football League Awards 2016.

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“A judging panel will then review the goals, with the top few being shown on Football League Tonight on Channel 5.

John-Joe O'Toole celebrates his goal in the 4-3 win at Luton TownJohn-Joe O'Toole celebrates his goal in the 4-3 win at Luton Town
John-Joe O'Toole celebrates his goal in the 4-3 win at Luton Town

“Fans will be given the opportunity to vote for goals to make the final shortlist of five, with the overall winner being decided by atendee votes on Sunday, April 17 at the Football League Awards at the Manchester Central hotel.

“To find out more about the Football League Awards please visit www.FLAwards.com.”

Cobblers supporters can vote for their favourite goal from the shortlist of seven on the Cobblers Wall at http://wall.ntfc.co.uk/Event/Sixfields_247

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