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We catch up with Scott
Hayman of NTFC Online
for his views on the Cobblers and Saturday's game:
A 1-1 draw at
Lincoln is a good start – what were your views on the opening game?
With a few players
sitting this game out 1-1 was a pretty good result but it's obviously
dissapointing to concede a goal after going 1-0 up. I am even more concerned
after seeing a really poor 2nd half performance against Barnet that saw a
below average side take all 3 points away from Sixfields.
What are your realistic expectations for the coming
season?
The dreaded
favourites tag has been placed on the Cobblers again but this time I am
optimistic of automatic promotion. Some of the weaknesses of last season
have been addressed through some experienced new signings so no excuses this
year. A very poor start however is cause for concern only 2 games into the
season.
How has pre
season gone?
Pre season went
well on the defensive front with the side going something like 10 hours
without conceding a goal. Birmingham City were beaten 1-0 at Sixfields in
the only home friendly.
What are your
initial thoughts on the new signings?
Sean Dyche looked
good in pre season but not so impressive so far now the season started, Eoin
Jess and Ian Taylor should provide more experience to the side and with Andy
Kirk arriving towards the end of last season the new signings are looking
good.
What system do
you play and have you noticed any changes from last season?
Last season the
ball was played down the wing wherever possible with Josh Low being very
influential when played, the new signings might encourage better football in
other areas. The defence was careless on too many occasions aswell which
unfortunately doesn't seem to have been addressed.
Your are one of
the favourites this season but who will be you main threat?
Lincoln and
Wrexham I see as the other 2 main contenders for the automatic spots.
What are
Northampton’s strengths?
Northamptons strengths lie in goalscorer Andy Kirk
(unfortunately injured) and plenty of experience in the side.
What are
Northampton’s weaknesses?
The weakness seems
to be the favorites tag which has the effect of everyone upping their game
to beat us and so often it results in just that. So many teams come to
Sixfields with the intention of a draw and snatching a goal on the break. If
we can't deal with again this year it will be another failure. Versus Barnet
the whole side just seemed to be all over the place, and no idea of how to
stop a mediocre side from scoring.
Do you know
much about the current Wrexham team?
I know Wrexham
have a Trinidad and Tobago player but that's about it apart from being a
good relegated side.
Finally, a
score prediction?
Got to be optimistic 2-0 to the Cobblers, someone
will kop it after the start we have had. |
