John-Joe O'Toole

John-Joe O'Toole joins in the celebrations after Bruno Andrade made it 2-0 against Sutton Coldfield Town on Saturday (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Sandy’s joy as former Cobblers ace John-Joe O’Toole makes Diamonds debut

John-Joe O'Toole was a league two title winner with the Cobblers in 2016 (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Cobblers title winner John-Joe O'Toole signs for AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Akin Odimayo

Released Cobblers pair link up with PFA after failing to find new club

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Title-winner one of two ex-Cobblers training with the PFA

John-Joe O'Toole

Cobblers title-winner and former POTY winner released by current club

Chris Wilder, Manager of Sheffield United, reacts during the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final against Bristol City at Bramall Lane on May 12, 2025 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Northampton's title-winning boss chases Wembley glory on play-off final weekend

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Cobblers title-winner John-Joe O'Toole finds new home after Mansfield release

John-Joe O'Toole

O'Toole could return for Mansfield at Sixfields as Clough faces dilemma

John-Joe O'Toole.

John-Joe O'Toole finds new club as fellow Cobblers title-winner also returns to ...

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Ex-Cobbler O'Toole among 12 released by Burton

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

Hasselbaink not 'worried' by Town's change of manager ahead of his return to PTS

Burton Albion boss Jake Buxton

Burton Albion boosted by return of key players to face Cobblers following Covid-...

John-Joe O'Toole is likely to start for Burton Albion against the Cobblers

Cobblers boss Curle playing down Burton's early season struggles

Sam Hoskins during his Cobblers debut at Bristol Rovers in August, 2015 - he is set to make his 200th appearance for the club at the Memorial Stadium on Saturday

Hoskins so proud as he prepares to make 200th appearance for the Cobblers

John-Joe O'Toole scored 35 goals in his five years at the Cobblers but left at the end of last season.

John-Joe O'Toole discusses leaving the Cobblers, playing for Burton and a possib...

John-Joe O'Toole will always be grateful for the support he received while at the Cobblers.

O'Toole says he's 'forever in debt' to Cobblers' 'brilliant' fans
Midfielder says supporters helped turn his Cobblers career around
James Heneghan

John-Joe O'Toole heads home the winner against Bristol Rovers on the opening day of the 2015/16 season.

From transfer list to title hero: O'Toole admits he almost left club before lead...

John-Joe O'Toole is sent off during a game against Mansfield in 2015... on an afternoon christened 'John-Joe O'Toole day' by supporters.

Exclusive John-Joe O'Toole interview: why I signed for the Cobblers, a tough fir...

David Buchanan.

'I definitely had more to offer' - Buchanan disappointed to be released by Cobbl...

Nicky Adams

Nutmeg on old pal O'Toole tops off another special day for Adams

Cobblers last played at Burton in 2015, beaten 3-1

FA CUP: James Heneghan's Burton Albion v Northampton Town preview

Adams and O'Toole were two of the key men in Cobblers' title success.

Adams out to get one over on his old pal O'Toole in the FA Cup

John-Joe O'Toole during his Northampton days

Burton's O'Toole could return to face Cobblers in FA Cup

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O'Toole hit with lengthy ban after referee abuse - but he'll be free to face Cob...

The FA Cup

Financial reward for FA Cup run a 'bonus' for Cobblers as Keith Curle reacts to ...

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McWilliams looking forward to O'Toole reunion in FA Cup tie at Burton

Charles Breakspear has become Cobblers' nemesis in recent years. Picture: Pete Norton

Curle ‘warned’ players about card-happy referee – reaction and highlights of Ste...
Manager Keith Curle ‘warned’ his Cobblers players to be ‘mindful’ of their challenges prior to Harry Smith’s red card during the 1-0 victory over Stevenage on Tuesday evening.
James Heneghan

Cobblers boss Keith Curle

Cobblers boss Curle has sights set on four more signings

John-Joe O'Toole and Cobblers boss Keith Curle

Curle believes O’Toole will benefit from ‘new challenge’ at Burton

John-Joe O'Toole

O’Toole thanks ‘amazing’ Cobblers supporters, but says he had to get out of his ...

Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough

Clough believes Cobblers’ loss is Burton’s gain as O’Toole signs for Brewers

Keith Curle will sit down with all of his players on Monday. Picture: Pete Norton

Curle set to decide players' futures in Monday meetings

Cobblers boss Keith Curle

Curle: Cobblers players will stay in the dark over futures until after the seaso...

John-Joe O'Toole

'Something needs to change' - Honest O'Toole drops big hint over his Cobblers fu...

Sam Foley. Picture: Pete Norton

Foley to wait before deciding Cobblers future

John-Joe O'Toole had this early effort cleared off the line against Crewe. Picture: Kirsty Edmonds

‘You got beat, take it on the chin!’ – O’Toole and Powell laugh off Crewe compla...

John-Joe O'Toole was back to near his best during Saturday's win over Crewe. Picture: Kirsty Edmonds

O’Toole eager to resolve contract situation with Cobblers

John-Joe O'Toole managed to flick the Cobblers into a 2-0 lead despite having his shirt ripped. Pictures: Kirsty Edmonds

Crewe Alexandra 0 Northampton Town 2 – match review and highlights

Back on the scoresheet! John-Joe O'Toole celebrates his third goal of the season with Sam Foley. Pictures: Kirsty Edmonds

Crewe Alexandra 0 Northampton Town 2: James Heneghan's player ratings in picture...

Dave Artell

Opposition view: Crewe boss Artell left unhappy by defeat to Cobblers

DEADLOCK BROKEN! Daniel Powell wheels away in delight after scoring the opener at Crewe on Saturday. Pictures: Kirsty Edmonds

Powell and O'Toole on target as Cobblers go marching on with victory at Crewe

The Cobblers players and supporters celebrate Ricky Holmes' last-gasp winner at Stevenage in 2016

FEATURE: Same again, please! O’Toole would love a 2016 repeat at Stevenage

Cobblers midfielder John-Joe O'Toole

Midfielder O’Toole says it’s a case of ‘wait and see’ over new Cobblers contract

Cobblers midfielder John-Joe O'Toole

Midfielder O’Toole knows Cobblers ‘need to start entertaining’

Keith Curle

Curle feels justified in switching systems and going one up front for Crawley st...

Charlie Goode impressed on a day when defences dominated. Pictures: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Northampton Town 0 Crawley Town 0 – match review and highlights

Marvin Sordell made his Cobblers debut in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Colchester

Cobblers boss Curle confirms he will keep on tinkering

John-Joe O'Toole was forced off on Saturday, but is fit for Tuesday night's trip to Tranmere Rovers

Boost for Cobblers as O’Toole declared fit for trip to Tranmere Rovers

John-Joe O'Toole lasted 55 minutes on his return to the team. Picture: Sharon Lucey

Solid debuts for Sordell and Goode, but O’Toole picks up another knock

Colchester players celebrate Frank Nouble's first-half opener (Pictures: Sharon Lucey)

Cobblers humbled at home as classy Colchester cruise to 4-0 win

Cobblers' first win of the season came at the expense of Colchester back in August. Pictures: Sharon Lucey

James Heneghan’s Northampton Town v Colchester United preview

Cobblers were beaten 1-0 by Morecambe earlier in the season

James Heneghan’s Northampton Town v Morecambe preview

Cobblers boss Keith Curle

Cambridge will be ‘fighting for their lives’, warns Cobblers boss Curle

John-Joe O'Toole hasn't played for the Cobblers since November

Injured O'Toole and Taylor still missing as Cobblers prepare for Cambridge Unite...

The Cobblers conceded a late equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Grimsby Town

Boss Curle very happy with Cobblers' fitness levels

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