Coalville caning the final straw as Kettering Town sack manager Andy Leese
Kettering Town have sacked manager Andy Leese.
Kettering Town declare Steelmen cup quarter-final clash an all-ticket fixture
Kettering Town have announced that next Tuesday's NFA Hillier Senior Cup clash with old rivals Corby Town will be an all-ticket fixture.
Boss Andy Leese admits Kettering Town squad is 'stretched' ahead of busy run
Andy Leese admits his Kettering Town squad is going to be 'stretched' over the coming weeks.
Kettering pay the price for poor first-half show as they slip to Leamington defeat
Kettering Town still haven’t learned their defensive lessons after being unpicked again this time by Leamington in the Pitching In Southern League...
Manchester United academy graduate lands shock new job in Afghanistan
A former Manchester United starlet has has landed a shock new job as manager of the Afghanistan national team.
Ashley Westwood progressed through...
Ex-Man Utd ace sold by Sir Alex Ferguson takes ‘one of football’s most daunting jobs’ with 18 players BOYCOTTING team
ASHLEY WESTWOOD has taken charge of one of the most “daunting jobs” in football.
The former Manchester United prospect has been named manager of...
Leamington beat Kettering Town for a four-point week
Paul Holleran will have been a content man after watching his side record victory over Kettering in midweek.
Leamington beaten Kettering Town for a four-point week
Paul Holleran will have been a content man after watching his side record victory over Kettering in midweek.
Ives launch Christmas programme competition
With thoughts turning to the festive season, St Ives Town Football Club has launched a special Christmas themed competition aimed at youngsters....
Poppies beat the weather and their home duck as Royston are rolled over
Kettering Town earned their first three points at Latimer Park since April 10th despite the weather threatening to rain on their parade on Saturday.
Kettering Town boss Leese could make appeal over Lewis White red card
Kettering Town could make an appeal over the sending off of defender Lewis White in Tuesday night's 3-1 defeat at the hands of AFC Telford United.
Lowly Poppies have to cure home sickness as Royston come to town
It has been a case of two steps forward, one step back for Kettering Town.
Roy Barnard, 1938-2023
We are saddened to learn that loyal Chesterfield supporter Roy Barnard has sadly passed away, aged 85. Roy, who was a season ticket holder,...
Kettering v Telford preview: Bucks up for the physical battle
Kevin Wilkin is confident his AFC Telford United side are ready for the challenge posed by a ‘robust’ Kettering Town.
Relief and delight for Leese as Kettering Town leave it late to beat Berko
Boss Andy Leese was a happy and relieved man as Rhys Sharpe's last-gasp deflected free-kick secured three points for Kettering Town at Berkhamsted...
It's Sharpe to the rescue as Poppies claim last-gasp win at Berkhamsted
Rhys Sharpe’s dramatic 93rd-minute free kick saved Kettering Town’s blushes to see them pip Berkhamsted 3-2 and climb further away from the bottom...
Kettering boss Leese demands 'more of the same' in crucial Berkhamsted clash
Kettering Town boss Andy Leese is demanding 'more of the same' in Saturday's crucial Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central clash at Berkhamsted.
FA Trophy Match Preview: Ives v Marine
It’s the Isuzu FA Trophy this weekend as St Ives Town welcome Marine to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road for a first-round proper tie. The match...
Boss Leese delighted as Kettering Town climb out of relegation zone
Boss Andy Leese hailed Kettering Town's 'most rounded performance' of the season as they climbed out of the Pitching-In Southern League Premier...
Comfortable victory over York City
The Spireites secured an emphatic 4-0 win over York City at the SMH Group Stadium. Second-half goals from Ollie Banks, Tom Naylor and a brace from...
We’re Off To Kettering… On Saturday
by Peter Scherer It’s back on the road again on Saturday as Mickleover continue to build their lead at the top of the table, against a struggling...
Leese proud of Poppies' effort but disappointed by performance as FA Cup trip ends in big defeat
Kettering Town boss Andy Leese was left slightly subdued by his side's struggles in possession during Saturday's 5-0 FA Cup defeat at the hands of...
Kettering Town humbled as five-star Chesterfield cruise through in the FA Cup
Kettering Town now have to concentrate on their league position after folding to National League champions elect Chesterfield in the FA Cup.
Match highlights: Kettering Town (h)
Highlights from the Emirates FA Cup qualifier against Kettering Town, which saw the Spireites win 5-0, are available to view on our Spireites+...
Post-match interviews: Kettering Town (h)
Post-match interviews with Danny Webb and Ryan Boot are available to view on our Spireites+ YouTube channel…
Chesterfield's quality shone through, admits Kettering Town boss
Chesterfield’s quality shone through in their big 5-0 win in the FA Cup, admitted Kettering Town boss Andy Leese.
'Rifled' - Chesterfield player ratings from clinical FA Cup win against Kettering Town
Chesterfield beat Kettering Town 5-0 to seal their place in the FA Cup first round proper.
FA Cup means 'so much' to Chesterfield - reaction to big win against Kettering Town
Chesterfield are hoping for a tasty draw in the next round of the FA Cup.
Recap: Chesterfield hammer Kettering Town in FA Cup
Chesterfield take on seventh-tier Kettering Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round today (3pm).
Ruthless Chesterfield book FA Cup first round spot after putting five past Kettering Town - report
A much-changed Chesterfield booked their place in the first round of the FA Cup with a comfortable 5-0 win against seventh-tier Kettering Town.
Spireites ease past Kettering
The Spireites secured a comfortable victory over Kettering Town in their Emirates FA Cup qualifier, winning 5-0. Ollie Banks, Will Grigg, Darren...
Chesterfield v Kettering Town LIVE: Ollie Banks heads Spireites in front in FA Cup clash
Chesterfield take on seventh-tier Kettering Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round today (3pm).
Chesterfield v Kettering Town LIVE: Spireites make eight changes for FA Cup clash
Chesterfield take on seventh-tier Kettering Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round today (3pm).
Chesterfield v Kettering Town LIVE: Spireites striker 'major doubt' for FA Cup clash
Chesterfield take on seventh-tier Kettering Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round today (3pm).
Match preview: Kettering Town (h)
The Spireites enter the Emirates FA Cup for the 2023/24 season as they face Kettering Town in the fourth qualifying round. Chesterfield have...
Chesterfield v Kettering Town LIVE: Build-up to kick-off in FA Cup clash
Chesterfield take on seventh-tier Kettering Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round today (3pm).
The FA Cup: First Round Draw Details
The Football Association has confirmed that the draw for the Firat Round (proper) of the 2023/24 Emirates FA Cup will take place on Sunday, 15th...
“The buzz of the FA Cup and its fixtures just get you going”
Assistant manager Danny Webb spoke with the media ahead of the Emirates FA Cup qualifier at home to Kettering Town. Talking about team news ahead...
Chesterfield assistant boss Webb's complacency warning ahead of Poppies showdown
Chesterfield assistant boss Danny Webb has warned his players against any kind of complacency as they prepare to host Kettering Town in the fourth...
Chesterfield boss Webb's complacency warning ahead of Poppies showdown
Chesterfield manager Danny Webb has warned his players against any kind of complacency as they prepare to host Kettering Town in the fourth...
Assistant boss Steve Bateman leaves Kettering Town ahead of big FA Cup clash
Assistant boss Steve Bateman has left Kettering Town just days before the club's huge FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash at National League...
Ex-Hartlepool United, Sheffield United and Coventry City striker's new club
Former Hartlepool United striker Leon Clarke has a new club after the 38-year-old recently joined Kettering Town.
Chesterfield predicted line-up for FA Cup clash against Kettering Town
Chesterfield are in FA Cup action this weekend when they take on seventh-tier Kettering Town in the fourth qualifying round.
Chesterfield have 'selection headache' for 'serious' FA Cup tie against Kettering Town
Chesterfield will be taking the FA Cup ‘seriously’ but winning promotion is their priority.
Ives record victory to progress in Trophy
St Ives Town 3 v Kettering Town 2 Isuzu FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round 07-10-2023 Nigel Howlett Reports Three goals up and cruising it looked...
Forgotten Arsenal ace who played once was released twice but kept going to training and retired at 24 after humiliation
A FORMER Arsenal prodigy was released TWICE by Arsene Wenger – but he still kept training with the club.
Now 40-year-old Carlin Itonga joined...
Ives v Kettering: Matchday Programme
The official online matchday magazine for the Isuzu FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round tie against Kettering Town is now available to download. There’s...
Poppies can look forward to Chesterfield trip after 'remarkable' FA Cup win
Andy Leese has labelled Kettering Town’s FA Cup third qualifying round win at Hitchin Town ‘nothing short of remarkable’.
Ives v Kettering Town: Match Preview
It’s the FA Trophy this weekend as St Ives Town host Kettering Town at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road for a third qualifying round tie. The match...
Happy Hour in the clubhouse this Saturday
Join us at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road this Saturday afternoon for a pre-match drinks promotion. From 1:00pm – 2:30pm it is £3.00 a pint and hot...
Chesterfield will host seventh-tier club in FA Cup - full draw here
Chesterfield will play seventh-tier Kettering Town at home in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round.
Home draw in FA Cup
The Spireites will be at home to Kettering Town in the fourth qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup. The date and time of the fixture will be...
I played just one game for Rangers after breaking English footy record but never settled and ended up at over 30 CLUBS
HE was a record breaker before he arrived at Ibrox.
But by the time he left Rangers he had played just ONCE despite his exciting...
Home draw for Ives in FA Trophy
St Ives Town have been drawn at home to Kettering Town in the Third Qualifying Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy. The tie will be played at the...
Langmead to the rescue as Kettering Town leave it very late again
Late show specialists Kettering Town were at it again on Saturday as they claimed a 2-2 draw at rock-bottom Long Eaton in the Pitching-In Southern...
Poppies playing through pain but remain in form
Andy Leese was 'absolutely delighted' with the way his Kettering Town players played through the pain barrier to book their place in the next round...
FA Cup draw made for third round qualifying with 40 fixtures announced and prize money revealed
THE FA CUP has now reached the third qualifying round stage – with the tournament edging closer to the first round proper.
Non-League clubs...
Poppies progress in FA Cup, but both Steelmen and Diamonds suffer defeats
Kettering Town edged into the third qualifying round of the FA Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sporting Khalsa at Latimer Park on Saturday.
DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Hullbridge Sports 0-1 Kettering Town
There's a touch of intrigue about today’s proceedings. I quite fancy ticking off Hullbridge Sports in the FA Cup but am convinced The Fox has been...
Kettering Town 1 Sporting Khalsa 0 - Report
A showing of grit and determination in Northamptonshire was not enough for Sporting Khalsa to continue their progression in this year's FA Cup,...
Spirited Poppies bidding to keep the unbeaten run going
Kettering Town boss Andy Leese has warned his side that Sporting Khalsa will fancy their chances of an FA Cup success on Saturday.
Bromsgrove Sporting lose in Premier League to Kettering Town
Kettering Town recorded their first win of the league season with victory over Bromsgrove Sporting writes Max Banner.
ROUND-UP: Kettering Town break league duck as Langmead strike seals win at Bromsgrove
Kettering Town claimed their first Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central win of the season at the seventh attempt on Saturday as they...
HIGHLIGHTS: Bromsgrove Sporting 1 - 2 Kettering Town
Video highlights of our 1 - 2 loss to Kettering Town in the Pitching In Southern League Premier.
BLUNKELL IS TOWN’S HERO
BROMSGROVE S 1 KETTERING TN 2 By Max Banner KETTERING Town recorded their first win of the league season with […]
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Home draw is pleasing for Leese as Poppies progress in the FA Cup
Andy Leese was pleased to see Kettering Town rewarded with a home tie in the next stage of the Emirates FA Cup after he picked up his first win in...
Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round, Thurlow Nunn First Division South and Essex Olympian League – Results – Saturday, September 2
Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round, Thurlow Nunn First Division South and Essex Olympian League - Results - Saturday, September 2By Peter...
FA Cup: Hot-shot Harry Brown aims for upset with Hullbridge Sports
HARRY Brown will be gunning for more FA Cup glory when Hullbridge Sports host Kettering Town on Saturday.
Leese confident Poppies can pass tricky FA Cup test at Hullbridge Sports
Boss Andy Leese is backing Kettering Town to avoid becoming FA Cup giant-killing victims at Hullbridge Sports on Saturday.
Boss Leese calls on senior players to stand up for struggling Poppies
Boss Andy Leese is demanding more from his senior players as Kettering Town strive to turn around their poor start to the season.
Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round, Thurlow Nunn First Division South and Essex Olympian League – Fixtures – Saturday, September 2
Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round, Thurlow Nunn First Division South and Essex Olympian League - Fixtures - Saturday, September 2By Peter...
Poppies leave it late to deny Ives victory
St Ives were denied victory at Kettering Town this afternoon as they were held to a 1-1 draw. It looked like the Ives had done enough after they...
Match Preview: Kettering Town v St Ives
The second leg of the Bank Holiday feast of football continues on Monday as the Ives make the trip to Kettering Town as they continue their...
Boss Leese is seeking big bank holiday points haul for Poppies
Andy Leese insists Kettering Town must target maximum points over the bank holiday weekend to get their season on the right track.
Character pleases Leese but Poppies still have issues to resolve
Andy Leese was pleased to see Kettering Town show some character as they put their first Southern League Premier Central point on the board at the...
VERDICT: Poppies stop the rot as they pick up first point of the season
Kettering Town stopped the rot as Andy Leese picked up his first point as manager after a 2-2 draw with Halesowen Town at Latimer Park.
Kettering Town 2 Halesowen Town 2
Halesowen Town remain unbeaten this season after a point at Kettering.
New Midfielder for Poppies
Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central club Kettering Town have signed midfielder Dan Jarvis.
Leese knows it’s up to him and his players to halt Poppies' poor start
Andy Leese knows it’s down to him and the Kettering Town players to get them out of their early-season struggles.
Holman Comes Out of Retirement with Canaries
On target for Barwell in their 3-2 win against Kettering Town in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central on Monday night was...
A ‘chastening evening’ for boss Leese as Poppies are beaten again
Andy Leese was left to reflect on what he described as a “chastening evening” as Kettering Town’s poor start to the new Southern League Premier...