Cobblers were denied a potentially huge victory in the battle for League One survival when Exeter City equalised with three minutes to play to draw 1-1 at St James Park on Saturday.
Jon Brady explained the reason for not immediately substituting Aaron McGowan after the defender suffered an injury against Wrexham, with the delay in taking him off costing Cobblers the crucial second goal.
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