Ryan Watson

Ben Fox.

Cobblers rue poor first-half and controversial decisions in defeat to Salford

Cobblers defender Jon Guthrie tussles with Salford City striker Matt Smith (Picture; Pete Norton)

Cobblers back to winning ways as they dig in to see off Salford City at Sixfield...

Ryan Watson.

Former Cobbler Watson departs Tranmere for another League Two club

Ryan Watson.

Watson 'had a few options' but chose to make 'special' Tranmere move

Paul Lewis.

Lewis was close to staying at Tranmere before making Cobblers switch

Ryan Watson scored nine goals last season.

Watson to depart Cobblers after failing to agree new deal

Lloyd Jones.

Defender Jones to leave Cobblers after failing to agree new deal

Scott Pollock.

Pollock set to sign new deal as talks continue with Watson and Jones

Ryan Watson (left) and Lloyd Jones have been offered new contracts to stay at the Cobblers

Boss Brady 'optimistic' Watson and Jones will stay on at Cobblers

Ryan Watson.

Ryan's the man! Midfielder Watson is named your Cobblers' Player of the Year

Ryan Watson was the Cobblers' top scorer last season

Boss Brady hoping trio will put pen to paper on new Cobblers contracts

Who gets your vote?

Choose your Cobblers player of the season

Ryan Watson.

Cobblers hopeful Watson will be available for Blackpool visit

Jon Brady has now overseen 17 games as manager.

Brady is putting himself in the frame for the full-time job at Cobblers

Peter Kioso scored twice in the first half as the Cobblers beat Ipswich Town (Picture: Pete Norton)

Boss Brady delighted as 'very strong' Cobblers prove too good for Ipswich

Sam Hoskins is sent tumbling to the ground in the win over Shrewsbury

Cobblers 1 Shrewsbury Town 0: Jeremy Casey's player ratings
The Cobblers claimed a crucial three points in their fight against relegation as they saw off Shrewsbury Town at the PTS Academy Stadium on Friday.

Ryan Watson pays tribute to Lee Collins after scoring the only goal of the game against Shrewsbury (Pictures: Pete Norton)

Rose and Watson pay tribute to Lee Collins, and dedicate Cobblers victory to him

Ryan Watson celebrates his first-half goal for the Cobblers (Pictures: Pete Norton)

Watson strike seals crucial win for the Cobblers as Shrews are beaten

Ryan Watson is the Cobblers' top scorer in the league this season, with six goals

Brady backing the Cobblers to find their shooting boots as they bid secure safet...

Jon Brady watched most of Saturday's game from behind the dugouts. Picture: Pete Norton.

Brady lauds superb team display but warns Cobblers their work is 'nowhere near' ...

ALL TOGETHER: Cobblers made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season on Saturday. Pictures: Pete Norton.

Northampton Town 4 Portsmouth 1: James Heneghan's player ratings

Ryan Watson celebrates his first goal against Plymouth.

Hotshot Watson wants to carry on scoring for the Cobblers

Ryan Watson.

Brady was eager to unlock Watson's goalscoring form

Shaun McWilliams.

McWilliams already eying next milestone after bringing up his century for Cobble...

Plymouth's Sam Woods was sent off for a poor challenge on Ricky Korboa in stoppage-time, but by then Cobblers had the points sewn up. Pictures: Pete Norton.

Northampton Town 2 Plymouth Argyle 0: James Heneghan's player ratings

Ryan Watson celebrates the first of his two goals in the Cobblers' 2-0 win over Plymouth at the PTS on Tuesday (Pictures: Pete Norton)

Watson at the double as Cobblers sink Argyle to claim first win of 2021

Sam Hoskins.

'Sickened' Brady feels Cobblers have a 'weak underbelly' and players need to be ...
Caretaker boss tells squad 'enough is enough' after defeat to Swindon

Jon Brady.

Deflated Brady blames 'individual errors' for Cobblers' damaging defeat at Swind...

Cobblers pre-match huddle. Pictures: Pete Norton.

Northampton Town 0 Rochdale 0: James Heneghan's player ratings

Jon Brady watches his Cobblers team draw 0-0 with Rochdale on Tuesday (Pictures: Pete Norton)

Boss Brady left disappointed as Cobblers fail to take their chances

Mickel Miller on the ball for the Cobblers during their clash with Rochdale at the PTS on Tuesday (Pictures: Pete Norton)

Frustration for Cobblers as they are held at home by relegation rivals Rochdale

Ryan Watson celebrates scoring against his former club. Picture: Pete Norton.

Watson 'disappointed' not to have scored more but hopes to kick-on from MK Dons ...

Cobblers racked up countless chances against MK Dons.

Brady hails 'turnaround' for Cobblers after they 'out-footballed' MK Dons

Russell Martin.

Opposition view: Martin praises impressive Cobblers and admits MK Dons 'got away...

Danny Rose.

Rose felt Cobblers 'played a lot more football' under Brady

Jon Brady and Marc Richards.

Passing with purpose and pushing more men forward: Brady outlines what he wants ...

Keith Curle.

Curle addresses Cobblers' goal troubles and identifies areas for improvement

Ryan Edmondson in action for the Cobblers against Blackpool (Pictures: Pete Norton)

Shot-shy Cobblers back in the bottom four after Blackpool defeat

Peter Kioso. Picture: Pete Norton

Kioso catches the eye on debut as Curle backs Leeds loanee Edmondson to recover ...

Cobblers midfielder Ryan Watson tussles with Sunderland's Grant Leadbitter (Pictures: Pete Norton)

Cobblers claim share of the spoils as Sunderland are held to a draw at the PTS

Ryan Watson.

Watson admits 'words were exchanged' during heated changing room inquest after O...

Ryan Watson.

Watson accepts players 'owe a performance' to Curle after they 'let the manager ...

Keith Curle.

Curle confirms players were dropped from Cobblers squad for trip to Burton

Keith Curle.

Cobblers face 'long and challenging season' as Curle prioritises League One surv...

Nicky Adams.

Adams: Wigan win is 'massive' for Cobblers

Caleb Chukwuemeka scores his first league goal.

Young Caleb hopes his Wigan strike is the first of many for Cobblers

Keith Curle.

Curle admits it was not all good from Cobblers despite Latics victory

Keith Curle.

Curle salutes 'important win' as Cobblers edge out Wigan

Sam Hoskins wheels away in delight after scoring Town's second. Pictures: Pete Norton

Chukwuemeka helps Cobblers to edgy but vital win over Wigan Athletic

Kenny Jackett

Opposition view: Jackett admits the scoreline 'didn't reflect' the game and Pomp...

John Marquis slots home Portsmouth's opening goal in their 4-0 win over the Cobblers at Fratton Park on Tuesday night

Curle bemoans Cobblers' deficiencies at both ends of the pitch following Pompey ...

John Marquis celebrates the first of his goals against the Cobblers (Picture: Pete Norton)

Old boy Marquis at the double as Pompey secure big victory over wasteful Cobbler...

Keith Curle.

Curle warns dropped players: I don't owe anything to anybody at this football cl...

Joseph Mills.

Curle plays down injury concerns over duo and sees positives in derby loss

Jack Sowerby.

Sowerby surprised but happy to make his Cobblers debut