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2009-07-02 20:29:50 - Youngster joins the squad
Youngster joins the squad18-year-old goalkeeper Niall Cooper put pen to paper today and became the latest member of the Poppies 2009-10 squad. Cooper, who turned out last season for Sileby Rangers in the UCL, has already taken part in both pre-season training sessions with the rest of the lads.

By this time tomorrow the Blue Square Premier fixtures will be out, and all the players will know who they'll be up against when the league campaign kicks off on 8 August....
2009-07-02 12:52:50 - Friday is Quiz Night in the Tin Hat
Friday is Quiz Night in the Tin HatThis Friday the 3rd of July 2009 sees the Quiz Night return to the Tin Hat and is expected to Start at 8.30pm. Teams are advised to arrive by 8.00pm and it will cost £1.00 per player with teams to a maximum of 5 players. The Tin Hat will be open from 5.00pm on Friday, with our Guest Ales being Phipp's Red Star & Elgood's Double Swan both at £2.20 per PINT and £1.10 for a HALF PINT....
2009-07-01 20:41:26 - up and running
up and runningThe players returned to the newly-named Elgood's Brewery Arena today after a well-earned summer break.

After a short gathering for introductions in the centre circle, the squad moved on to Tresham College where training commenced under a baking hot sun.

Another arrival at the ground today was some 200+ seats that will be used to replace some very old ones and slightly increase the overall capacity.

Meanwhile, work on the new shop and a new wheelchair area continues apace, and the club i...
2009-07-01 16:52:53 - Pre-season fixtures
Pre-season fixturesWith apologies for the constant changing of dates, the following is the final pre-season schedule:

Monday, July 13 – Hinckley Utd (away) 7.30

Saturday, July 18 – Reading (HOME) 3.00pm

Wednesday, July 22 – Peterborough Utd (HOME) 7.45pm

Saturday, July 25 – King’s Lynn (away) 3.00pm

Tuesday, July 28 – Redditch Utd (away) 7.45pm

Saturday, August 1 – Chesterfield (HOME) 3.00pm
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2009-06-29 21:05:46 - Sponsors Lounge - Pre-season
Sponsors Lounge - Pre-seasonWith all the activity at the Elgood's Brewery Arena over the past couple of months, it's hard to believe that the first pre-season fixture is only just over two weeks away. With home games lined up against Peterborough, Reading and Chesterfield, who are all likely to bring strong sides, manager Mark Cooper will be able to take a good look at his resources.

There will be some slight changes in the sponsors lounge this season. The match sponsors will continue to select the Poppies Man of the Ma...
2009-06-29 20:21:51 - Junior Fan Club Event -July 4
Junior Fan Club Event -July 4Are you a junior fan club member? If so, come join us at the Manor House Museum next Saturday, the 4th of July for The Poppies – Past Present and Future Exhibition. This fun filled family day will explore the rich history of Kettering Town Football Club through memorabilia and photographs organized by The Supporters Trust. There will also be a variety of outdoor football related games and activities including skill sessions, quizzes, treasure hunts and much more. Make sure you, your family...
2009-06-29 15:03:57 - European Under-21 Championship Final Live
European Under-21 Championship Final LiveOn Monday the 29th June 2009 the European Under-21 Championship Final between National Rivals
Germany v England with K.O. at 7:45pm, will be shown live in the Tin Hat Social Club which will open at 7:00pm....
2009-06-26 13:20:25 - Live U21's Matches in the Tin Hat
Live U21's Matches in the Tin HatToday the 26 June 2009 these European Under-21 Championship fixtures will be shown live in the Tin Hat Social Club as soon as it's doors open at 5.00pm today:

England U21 v Sweden U21 - Semi Final K.O. 5:00pm

Italy U21 v Germany U21 - Semi Final K.O. 7:45pm

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2009-06-26 13:07:57 - Posh to visit
Posh to visitFormer Poppies front man Rene Howe returns to Kettering in Peterborough colours on Wednesday 15 July, when the Posh will be the visitors for a pre-season friendly.

Unfortunately this means the game at King's Lynn will not now be taking place on the 14th.

A schedule of all pre-season games will be posted once the final details are in place....
2009-06-23 17:37:52 - Open All Hours
Open All HoursThe new opening hours for the Tin Hat Social Club with immediate effect are as follows:

Monday to Thursday 7:00pm until 12:00 Midnight,
Friday 5:00pm until 12:00 Midnight,
Saturday 12:00 Noon until 12:00 Midnight &
Sunday 12:00 Noon until 10:30pm.

The Tin Hat Social Club is now under new management & will be open to the general public 7 days a week.

Please come in & sample some of the great new beers and ales supplied by our new sponsors Elgood's Brewery, which are sold at fantastic ...
LINK: http://www.elgoods-brewery.co.uk/
2009-06-23 08:59:57 - Elgood's Brewery Arena
Elgood's Brewery ArenaFor the next two years the Poppies home ground in Rockingham Road will officially be known as the Elgood's Brewery Arena.

The Wisbech-based company of Elgood & Sons can trace its roots back to 1795, and has been run by the Elgood family since 1878.

Elgood's sales manager Marcus Beecher - a regular Poppies fan - said, "We are delighted to be sponsoring the Poppies ground. We started working with Kettering Town last August supplying the social club with our real ales. Over the season, our re...
2009-06-20 11:51:54 - Social Club Open
Social Club OpenThe Tinhat Social Club is open today (Saturday) at the ground if anyone wants to drop in for a drink whilst watching Grand Prix qualifying or the Lions destroy the South Africans. And we'll be open again on Sunday from midday, for as many of the the afternoon's sporting events as it's possible to cram in....
2009-06-19 21:33:47 - Thank You
Thank YouMany thanks to everyone who has given up their time this week to ensure the Tinhat social club was open in time for Friday night's charity race night.

There will be more work going on at the ground this Saturday (20th June) and any volunteers will be most welcome....
2009-06-18 12:29:29 - Pre-season friendly confirmed
Pre-season friendly confirmedThe Poppies will be visiting The Walks on Tuesday 14th July (kick off 7.45) to play a pre-season friendly with King's Lynn....
2009-06-16 10:30:18 - Social Club Refurbishment
Social Club RefurbishmentThe refurbishment of the Tinhat social club continues apace at the ground - if there are any willing volunteers out there who can spare an hour or two to help with the work between now and Friday evening, you're more than welcome to come along and lend a hand (just bring some overalls or old clothes to wear!)...
2009-06-10 04:00:00 - Ground Announcement
Ground AnnouncementNew stadium plans confirmed - OFFICIAL

Kettering Town Football Club can today confirm its intention to move to a new, purpose built stadium at the Kettering Business Park situated on the A43/A6003 for the 2011/12 season.

Over the past twelve months, Buccleuch Property have been working alongside the Club in a confidential tender process to seek and select the best partner to fund and enable the construction of a stadium to meet Football League criteria, before commencing the design and pla...
2009-06-08 11:49:07 - New Board of Directors
New Board of DirectorsKettering Town Chairman Imraan Ladak has today confirmed the members of Kettering Town FC’s new Board of Directors, supplemented by the following statement:

“Last season we finished on 76 points – 10 points ahead of Wrexham, whose average attendance was more than double our figure at Rockingham Road, yet they have announced an estimated annual loss close to £1,000,000 for consecutive years, a wage bill almost ten times our net gate receipts and thirty six non-football staff, with an ow...
2009-06-02 17:02:07 - Greg Taylor
Greg TaylorYoung Cobblers centre-half Greg Taylor today became the latest player to commit himself to Poppies colours next season. A member of the Northampton Town youth set-up, Greg made one first-team appearance last season, coming on as a late substitute in the county town’s 2-1 victory at Bolton Wanderers in the Carling Cup....
2009-06-01 20:54:12 - Club Sign Midfielder
Club Sign MidfielderThe club is pleased to announce that midfielder Lee Fowler has today signed for the club. Lee has travelled around in his 26 years. Amongst others, the Cardiff born player, has been with Coventry, Cardiff, Burton Albion and most recently Forest Green Rovers. He is though best remembered for scoring Huddersfield's winning penalty in the shootout against Mansfield Town in the Division 3 Play-Off Final on 31 May 2004 at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

Speaking to the OWS Lee said he was delighted ...
2009-05-28 18:31:12 - KTFC Business Directory
KTFC Business DirectoryAnother business has been added to the club's Business Directory - BUFF CARS

Are another Northamptonshire company who have teamed up with the poppies to offer its services and a 10%Discount to Season Ticket Holders and Club Members.

BUFF CARS offer Chauffer Driven Executive Cars For All Occasions such as weddings, parties, corporate events and all special occasions.

To make the most of BUFF CARS please contact Taj Bhamra - 07865093770 or email; buffcars@hotmail.co.uk

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