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It is likely that Damian's loan at Kidderminster will be extended to the full three month (93 day) period tomorrow and he will remain at Aggborough until 28th February....
The home game against Crawley Town postponed on 30th January has now been re-arranged for Tuesday 20th April and will now be our last home game of the season....
Over the weekend there was a break in at the football ground.If anyone has any information about this or saw anything untoward after Saturday at 7pm please contact the club on 01536-483028.
Any information will be treated in the strictest confidence by the Club and the Police.
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In-form York City were the visitors today at the Elgoods Brewery Arena. In a game which Kettering largely dominated, York took all three points with their only effort on target from Michael Rankine after 16 minutes. Whilst the Poppies poor home run continues they were applauded off the field today for 90 minutes of sheer effort which went unrewarded.
Teams:
Kettering Town:
31 Natha...
Kettering Town v York CitySaturday, 6 February 2010, kick-off 3.00pm
Season tickets ARE valid for this game (number 14). Non-season ticket holders will need to purchase a ticket before entering the ground. The club shop/ticket office will be open from 10.30am right up until kick-off. Everyone is welcome.
Tickets are priced at:
Main Stand: adults £18, seniors £14, jumiors £7
Terrace: adults £16, seniors £12, juniors £6
Disabled supporters pay as above, with a free helper if r...
Kettering Town and Corby Town tonight met at the Elgoods Brewery Arena, in the semi final of the Northants Hillier Cup, to earn the right to play either Desborough Town or Daventry Town in the final. The game ended in a 2-0 win for Corby with goals from Jason Lee after 5 minutes and Phil Gulliver after 57 minutes. Both teams set out to play football although the 90 minutes was a low key affair.Teams:
Kettering Town:
13 Niall Cooper
3 James Jennings
4 Darren Wrack
5 Ian Roper (C...
Tickets for the Hillier Cup semi final will be on sale to home supporters today from 2pm until kick-off from the ticket office/club shop.Prices for this game are:
Stand - Adult £11 Juniors/Concessions £6
Terrace- Adult £10 Juniors/Concessions £5
Fans can also purchase tickets for the category A game versus York City (Sat, 6 Feb)
SHOP HOURS THIS WEEK
TUESDAY 2 FEBRUARY - 2PM to KICK OFF (CORBY)
WEDNESDAY 3 FEBRUARY - CLOSED
THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY - 11AM to 7PM
FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY -...
Today both Nathan Abbey and Jordan Hadfield have signed contracts with the Club until the end of the season.We are in discussion with Kidderminster Harriers about Damian Spencer, and also Peterborough United concerning Kwesi Appiah with a view to both loan deals being extended, and further news will forthcoming within the next 10 days.
The game at Rushden and Diamomds on Saturday 27th February will now have a 12 noon kick off on Police advice....
With Corby having been eliminated from the F A Trophy, the Hillier Cup Semi Final will go ahead at the Elgoods Brewery Arena next Tuesday Evening, 2nd February at 7.45pm - weather permitting.On Saturday next,6th February, it will be third placed York City who are the visitors for our first home BSP fixture of 2010, and this should be the BSP game of the day.
Ticket purchase details and shop opening times to follow....
Kicking the habit - Kettering Town Football Club supports Smokefree UnitedKettering Town Football Club is backing Smokefree United, a national campaign to help people in Northamptonshire give smoking the red card.
Smokefree United is a virtual club set up by the Department of Health to help footy fans kick the habit with support from their local football teams and NHS Stop Smoking Services.
Local lads Glenn Starks and Ashley Lawman signed up to Smokefree United and found themselves on ...
The cub has just learned the sad news that Dennis Prowse passed away early today. Dennis served the club in many capacities over the years,including the important role of Commercial Manager in the 1970's.He was last on duty selling programmes, voluntarily, on Boxing Day. He will be sorely missed by everyone at the Poppies and our thoughts are with his wife,Eileen, and his family....
For the second time in six weeks, Kettering Town faced the long trek north to the International Stadium, the home of Gateshead F.C. Two first half goals from new boy Kwesi Appiah and old stager Darren Wrack, in his 65th appearance for the club, gave Lee Harper the tonic he needed with another fine away win.Teams:
Gateshead (4-4-2):
13 Paul Farman
2 Craig Baxter
3 Mark Robinson
5 James Curtis (Captain)
8 Phil Turnbull
9 Graeme Armstrong
11 Wayne Phillips (55mins Brian...
Tickets for our forthcoming games will be on sale from the Poppies club shop this week at the following times:Thursday: 11.00am - 7.00pm
Friday: 11.00am - 7.00pm
Saturday: 10.30am - kick off v Crawley
Tickets are now available for the following home games:
Crawley Town, Blue Square Premier (Sat 30th Jan)
Corby Town, Hillier Senior Cup (Tues 2nd Feb)
NOTE: Corby fans must purchase tickets from their own club.
Tickets will only be sold from the Poppies club shop to Kettering seaso...
The Poppies faced one of their hardest away fixtures of the season today at Broadhall Way, the home of league leaders, Stevenage Borough. It was the home team that took all three points in a 2-0 win, courtesy of a brace from midfielder Stacy Long after 63 minutes and with virtually the last kick of the game in added time.Teams:
Stevenage Borough (4-3-3):
16 Chris Day
5 John Ashton (13 Joel Byrom 20)
8 Stacy Long
10 Lee Boylan (Peter Vincenti 75)
11 Yemi Odubade (17 T...
The games have now been scheduled as follows :Cambridge United - Tuesday 9th March at 7.45pm
Rushden & Diamonds - Tuesday 30th March at 7.45pm
The weather has caused a large fixture backlog for the league and these dates have had to be taken by us to enable games to be fitted in.
Whilst there are now five home games in March (4 category A and one category B)we hope that by giving this notice as early as we can, that supporters will be better able to budget in advance for these games.
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The Poppies took all three points tonight at Stonebridge Road with goals from James Dance on 29 minutes and Jean-Paul Marna after 63 minutes.Former player Moses Ashikodi had equalised from the penalty spot for the home team after 50 minutes.Debutant goalkeeper Nathan Abbey had saved a first penalty on 37 minutes taken by Peter Holmes.Teams:
Ebbsfleet United (4-3-3):
1 Lance Cronin
2 Will Salmon (11 Ishmael Welsh 84)
5 Dean Pooley
7 Michael West
9 Moses Ashikodi (12 Scott...
We can confirm the following signings today:Kwesi Appiah - a striker on loan from Peterborough United, initially on a one month loan. Kwesi goes straight into the squad for tonight's game at Ebbsfleet.
Anthony Robinson,also a striker, has returned to the Club on a non-contract basis.Following completion of a two match ban,he will be eligible for selection for next Tuesday's game at Gateshead....
If anyone is travelling to Stonebridge Road with children on Tuesday night, Ebbsfleet have asked us to pass on the information that under 5s will be free, and those between 5 and 11 will be charged just £1 provided they are accompanied by a paying adult....
Today's game against near neighbours Rushden and Diamonds was called off by referee Mr. Lewis at 11am due to waterlogging and continuing heavy rainfall....
We can now confirm the following:The permanent transfer of Exodus Geohaghon to Peterborough United has been completed today.
Danny Thomas has agreed terms to remain at the Club until the end of the season.
Two new players have joined on a non contract basis:
Goalkeeper Nathan Abbey who was last at Rushden and Diamonds
Central midfielder Jordan Hadfield who was last at Stockport County, but previously had played under the management of Paul Ince at both Macclesfield and M K Dons....
SCORERS - season
| Player | App | Goals |
| Jean-Paul Marna | 25 | 8 |
| Moses Ashikodi | 18 | 8 |
| Francis Green | 23 | 4 |
| Danny Thomas | 31 | 3 |
| Damian Spencer | 21 | 2 |





