Leese ‘absolutely fuming’ as Poppies slump to a second defeat in a row
Andy Leese was left “absolutely fuming” after Kettering Town again surrendered a winning position before slumping to a second defeat in a row in...
Kettering Town 2 Stourbridge 4 - Report
LUKE Benbow's spectacular strike sparked a Stourbridge comeback from two down to win 4-2 at Kettering Town.
Leese hopes Poppies fans will be out in force for first home game
Andy Leese is hoping the Kettering Town fans will “come out in numbers” for their first home game of the season this weekend.
Poppies boss Leese won’t panic but knows there is ‘a lot to do’
Andy Leese insists there will be no hitting of the panic button but he admits Kettering Town still have “a lot to do”.
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Boss Leese left to rue missed chances after Poppies’ defeat on the opening day
Andy Leese felt missed chances cost Kettering Town dearly as his first game at the helm in the Southern League Premier Central ended in a 3-2...
Poppies flounder as they slip to an opening-day defeat at Stamford
The Andy Leese era started with a defeat as Kettering Town slipped to a 3-2 loss at Stamford on the opening day of the Southern League Premier...
Leese’s Poppies are ready to get going in tricky clash at Stamford
Andy Leese knows Kettering Town will be up against a Stamford team who have “real momentum” as the Southern League Premier Central season swings...
Poppies owner Jeune revealed as new board member at Jersey Bulls
Kettering Town owner Ritchie Jeune has been confirmed as a new board member at Jersey Bulls.
Poppies Borrow Boro Boy for the Season
Andy Leese, manager of Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central club Kettering Town, has secured the season-long loan of Owen Cochrane...
Leese still feels he is ‘two players short’ as big kick-off approaches for Poppies
Andy Leese says he is “probably two players short” of completing his Kettering Town squad for the new Southern League Premier Central campaign.
Leese Adds Two More to Poppies Squad
Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central club Kettering Town have added two more players to their squad ahead of the big kick-off.
Mixed feelings for boss Leese as Poppies see off Dons youngsters
Manager Andy Leese was ‘disappointed’ with the first half but ‘much happier’ with the second of Kettering Town’s 3-1 win at home to Milton Keynes...
Matchday Memories: On This Pre Season Day 2011 – The Young Sky Blues Step On The Brakes!
On this day (27th July) back in 2011 the Sky Blues were unbeaten in their pre-season warm up dates. Near neighbours Nuneaton Town forced a 2-2 draw...
Poppies Bring in Former Saint
Kettering Town have signed midfielder Hugh Dawson ready for their return to the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central.
Matchday Memories: On This Pre Season Day 2011 – Poppies Pooped By Sky Blue Sheffers’ Strike!
Sky Blue ‘gaffer’ Andy Thorn (in post from the previous March) had chosen a group of players to face Kettering Town on this Saturday afternoon ...
Jackson Smith 'Buzzing' to be Back at the Bescot
Following the news that he'd become the latest player to make the move to Poundland Bescot Stadium, goalkeeper Jackson Smith has spoken of his...
Smith is a Saddler: Jackson Joins on a One-Year Deal
Walsall have confirmed the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Jackson Smith, who joins on a one-year deal following an undisclosed...
Leese Adds to Poppies Group
Andy Leese, manager of Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central club Kettering Town, has added midfielder Charley Barker, forward Kai...
Leese’s rebuild gathers steam as Poppies complete three more signings
Kettering Town have confirmed three further signings as they head into the final stages of pre-season.
Poppies boss Leese to make his mind up on trialists as season draws closer
Andy Leese knows it will soon be decision time as he looks to settle his Kettering Town squad down for the start of the new season.
UNDER 18s BEGIN PRE-SEASON WITH A WIN
Northampton Town Under 18s began their 2023-24 pre-season schedule with a 9-0 win at home to Kettering Town on Saturday morning.
Poppies to head to Stamford in an intriguing opening-day clash as fixtures are revealed
Kettering Town have been handed an intriguing opening-day clash as the fixtures for the 2023/24 Southern League Premier Central campaign were...
‘Spine’ is there as Leese’s Poppies prepare for more friendly action
Andy Leese feels the “spine” of his Kettering Town team is virtually in place with pre-season set to click into gear this weekend.
New Keeper for Poppies
Andy Leese, manager of Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central club Kettering Town have signed goalkeeper Billy Johnson.
It’s a case of ‘so far, so good’ for Poppies manager Leese
Andy Leese feels Kettering Town is “everything I thought it would be” after he oversaw his first game in charge of the club this week.
Stalwart Doyle departs the Poppies after an 11-year stint with the club
Alan Doyle has left Kettering Town after over 11 years with the club.
Leese Names His Backroom Team at Kettering
Andy Leese, the new manager of Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central club Kettering Town, has announced his backroom staff.
Backroom staff are now in place for Poppies manager Leese
Kettering Town boss Andy Leese has confirmed his backroom staff for next season.
Ellis Myles becomes Telford's latest recruit
AFC Telford United have confirmed another signing with Ellis Myles becoming the third addition to join from Kettering Town this week.
Busy week for Poppies boss Leese but rebuild is ‘gathering momentum’
Andy Leese feels the work of rebuilding the squad at Kettering Town is “gathering momentum” as the preparations for next season officially get...
Telford seal a deal with George Forsyth
AFC Telford United have completed the signing of former Kettering Town midfielder George Forsyth on a one-year deal.
Langmead a pivotal first signing, says Kettering manager Leese
Andy Leese has described the addition of Kelvin Langmead as “a pivotal first signing” for Kettering Town.
Young Midfielder Joins Mickleover
by Peter Scherer Mickleover FC have added midfielder Ben Sault to their squad for the coming season. The 20 year old was a junior at Lincoln City,...
Leese Makes First Signing as Poppies Boss
Andy Leese, the new manager of Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central new boys Kettering Town, has made his first signing ahead of...
Leese makes his first moves as Poppies confirm Langmead signing
Andy Leese has made his first moves as Kettering Town manager.
‘Steady but slow’ as new boss Leese bids to build a fresh Poppies squad
Andy Leese is expecting the next two weeks to be “more productive” as he continues the task of building his first squad at Kettering Town.
Poppies season tickets on sale as club announces another Fans’ Forum
Kettering Town have put their season tickets for the forthcoming Southern League Premier Central campaign on sale.
Andy can make Poppies bloom
IT’S fair to say Andy Leese is something of a Step 3 expert, so Kettering Town look to have made a rather shrewd appointment this week.
The post...
Samuel feels ‘motivated’ new manager Leese can help move Poppies forward
Ken Samuel believes Andy Leese has the “experience, ability and motivation” to help move Kettering Town forward.
Kettering Announce New Manager
Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central newcomers Kettering Town have announced the appointment of the experienced Andy Leese as their...
Poppies make their move as Leese is unveiled as club's new manager
Andy Leese has been unveiled as the new manager of Kettering Town.
Who is Alan Carr’s dad Graham Carr and was he a professional footballer?
GRAHAM Carr used to be a professional footballer before transitioning to scouting and coaching.
He became the associate director of his old team,...
COMMENT: So, who could be next for the manager's hotseat at Kettering Town?
The hunt for Kettering Town’s next permanent manager is well and truly under way.
Samuel leads the search for new boss as Poppies seek a quick appointment
Kettering Town are hoping to begin interviews for the vacant first-team manager’s job this weekend in a bid for a swift appointment.
Glover Leaves Poppies
Manager Lee Glover has left Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central newcomers Kettering Town by mutual consent.
Glover insists leaving Kettering was the ‘right decision’ for him and the club
Lee Glover believes someone with more knowledge of Steps 3 and 4 will be “more beneficial” to Kettering Town as he explained the reasons behind his...
Poppies confirm five pre-season friendlies ahead of return to Step 3
Kettering Town have confirmed a provisional list of pre-season friendlies for this summer.
Quartet Commit to Poppies for Southern League Return
Lee Glover, manager of Kettering Town, relegated back to the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central from the Vanarama National League...
Quartet agree terms to stay on as Glover begins rebuild at Poppies
Lee Glover has started the job of building his Kettering Town squad for next season in the wake of relegation from the Vanarama National League North.
Poppies to hold Fans Forum in the wake of Jeune’s decision to ‘step away’
Kettering Town will host a Fans Forum this week where the club’s Management Committee will “share the current position of the club and the...
Samuel: Building up Latimer Park will be Jeune’s legacy at Poppies
Kettering Town president Ken Samuel has paid tribute to owner Ritchie Jeune after he confirmed he will be “stepping away” from the club.
New board must give Poppies fans 'something to be confident about'
Ken Samuel insists the new board that is set to be installed at Kettering Town in the wake of owner Ritchie Jeune “stepping away” must give the...
Kettering Town owner Jeune steps away from club ‘with immediate effect’
Ritchie Jeune has confirmed he is “stepping away” as owner of Kettering Town with immediate effect.
CFCTV: Chester FC Goal of the Season 2022/23
Email media@chesterfc.com NOW with your pick of Goal of the Season as we will be revealing the winner at our End of Season Awards! The deadline to...
Joe Foulkes Named Kidderminster Harriers' Young Player of the Season
Congratulations to Walsall defender Joe Foulkes who was named Young Player of the Season at Kidderminster Harriers' 2022/23 End of Season Awards on...
Fans should be careful with criticism towards owner Jeune, says Poppies boss Glover
Lee Glover believes there are “some issues” concerning the infrastructure of Kettering Town as the fallout from the club’s relegation from the...
Loan Watch: Saturday, 29th April 2023
Walsall defenders Joe Foulkes and Peter Clarke, midfielder Sam Perry, and striker Timmy Abraham are currently out on loan as they look to force...
I take full responsibility, says boss Glover after Poppies are relegated
Lee Glover believes the seeds were sown for Kettering Town’s relegation a year ago.
Kidderminster secure National League North play-off spot
Cock-a-hoop Kidderminster Harriers clinched a place in the National League North play-offs after beating relegated Kettering Town 3-0 at Aggborough.
VERDICT: Poppies relegated as they go down with a whimper on final day
Kettering Town’s four-year stay in the Vanarama National League North came to an end as they were relegated following a 3-0 defeat at Kidderminster...
Jimmy O'Connor eager to extend Kidderminster's season
Kidderminster Harriers assistant manager Jimmy O'Connor is hopeful his side can snatch a National League North play-off place tomorrow as they...
Glover calls for a ‘siege mentality’ as Poppies face final fight for survival
Lee Glover knows many have already “written off” his Kettering Town team as they face a fight for survival on the final day of the Vanarama...
Others will have to ‘step up’ in the absence of Poppies skipper Stohrer
Kettering Town will head into their crunch clash at Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday without captain Gary Stohrer.
Latimer Park to host Sports’ final ‘home’ game of the season against Darlington
Kettering Town’s Latimer Park ground will play host to Peterborough Sports’ ‘home’ clash with Darlington on the final day of the Vanarama National...
Venue changes for Darlington's final match of the season
DARLINGTON's final game of the season on Saturday away to Peterborough Sports has been moved to Kettering Town's ground on the instructions of the...
Peterborough Sports will host their final game of the National North season at Kettering Town
Peterborough Sports have switched their final home game of the National North season to Kettering's Latimer Park.
Cooper savours return of the legends as Poppies mark 150 years
Mark Cooper says his spell as manager at Kettering Town remains his “most enjoyable time by far” after he and many other legends returned to help...
Goalkeeper Shoemake rolls back the years on a 'really great day' for Poppies
Kevin Shoemake hailed “a really great day” for Kettering Town as they marked their 150th anniversary with a successful Legends Match at Latimer...
PICTURE SPECIAL: All the best pictures as the legends return to mark Kettering Town’s 150th anniversary
Legendary figures from Kettering Town’s past returned to mark the club’s 150th anniversary over the weekend.
Poppies must get Chester loss ‘out of their system’ as focus turns to their judgement day
Lee Glover says his Kettering Town players will need to get their damaging 1-0 home defeat to Chester “out of their system” quickly as they head...
VERDICT: Poppies facing a nerve-jangling final day as threat of relegation grows
Kettering Town face a nerve-jangling final day of the season as the threat of relegation from the Vanarama National League North grew following a...
CFCTV: Calum McIntyre post match Kettering Town (a)
Manager Calum McIntyre speaks following our 1-0 win at Kettering Town.
BLUES MATCH REPORT: Kettering Town 0 - 1 Chester FC
Chester FC made it 21 unbeaten on the road with a battling performance and victory at Latimer Park against Kettering Town.
MATCH REPORT | Kettering Town 0-1 Chester
Chester made it 21 unbeaten on the road with a battling performance and victory at Latimer Park against Kettering Town. Darren Stephenson came off...
BLUES MATCH PREVIEW: Kettering Town v Chester FC
Chester FC play their final away game of the regular season this weekend, with a trip to Kettering Town.
MATCH PREVIEW | Kettering Town vs Chester
The Blues play their final away game of the regular season this weekend, with a trip to Kettering Town. For Calum McIntyre’s men, it is about...
It’s all on the line as Poppies face up to a huge final home game of the campaign
It’s all on the line for Kettering Town at Latimer Park tomorrow (Saturday).
The stars align as Poppies get ready to celebrate their 150th anniversary with Legends Match
An all-star cast will be at Latimer Park on Sunday afternoon (2pm kick-off) for the long-awaited Legends Game to celebrate Kettering Town’s 150th...
Glover believes Poppies will relish the big-game atmosphere
Lee Glover believes his Kettering Town players will relish a big-game atmosphere at Latimer Park on Saturday.
NEXT UP | Kettering Town (a)
The final away game of the regular season for the Blues takes us to Latimer Park to face Kettering Town. Saturday’s draw with Farsley Celtic...
Taylor fires in four as Poppies pay the price on the road once again
Lee Glover admitted Kettering Town paid a heavy price for their inability to deal with Spennymoor Town striker Glen Taylor as they suffered more...
VERDICT: Poppies remain in trouble after another poor away-day
A day that could have seen Kettering Town take a giant step towards safety in the Vanarama National League North ended in the same old story as...
Tough run-in ahead but Glover urges his Poppies to go and ‘finish it’
Lee Glover knows one more big result would all-but assure Kettering Town’s Vanarama National League North status for another season.
Defender Brad still wants Poppies to look up as they bid to secure safety
Brad Gascoigne is still hoping Kettering Town can drag more teams into the relegation dogfight as the Vanarama National League North campaign...
Loan Watch: Monday, 10th April 2023
Walsall goalkeeper Zach Hedge, defenders Joe Foulkes and Peter Clarke, midfielder Sam Perry, and strikers Timmy Abraham, Shay Willock, and...
Leamington boss critical of referee following game-changing red card in defeat at Kettering Town
Frustrated Leamington boss Paul Holleran blasted the referee after he dished out a game-changing red card in the Brakes’ 3-0 defeat at Kettering...
Boss Glover feels Poppies restored a ‘bit of belief’ with vital win
Lee Glover felt “a bit of belief” was restored in Kettering Town’s fight for survival after they claimed a 3-0 victory over Leamington on Easter...