Wembley 97: Ian Clarkson

Published: April 13, 2022, 1 a.m.

25 years on from Northampton Town's first visit to Wembley Stadium - and our first win there - in the Division 3 Play Off Final, It's All Cobblers To Me speaks to some of the legends of that era. Up first is Ian Clarkson. Danny and Neil speak to Ian about his move from Stoke City to Sixfields, his teammates and that glorious game at Wembley. So sit back and reminisce with one of our heroes ahead of the Wembley Anniversary event that we're hosting on May 20th. Click here for ticket details. Guest Bio: Ian Clarkson played at right back for Ian Atkins' Play Off winning side in 1997, arriving in the summer of 1996 from Division 1 side, Stoke City. Named player of the year in his first season at Sixfields, Clarkson was an integral member of the team. In his second season, Clarkson scored in the Play Off semi-final, 2nd leg against Bristol Rovers. Links: 1996–97 Northampton Town F.C. season - Wikipedia - Test 1997 Football League Third Division play-off Final Ian Clarkson Career History _________________________ Support the show If you'd like to support the podcast, we'd really appreciate it. You can sign up to the Fan Club on Patreon from just £2 a month and in return we'll give you loads of extra cool stuff like exclusive podcast episodes, meet-ups and a chat forum. Sign up at patreon.com/cobblerstome All donations are used to help improve the podcast and allow us to do cool things like sponsor NTFC Women player, Abbie Brewin. Find us on social media We're most active on Twitter so follow us at @CobblersToMe We're also on Facebook: @cobblerstome Our website Every Friday, Danny's Match Preview blog takes a look at the Cobblers' next opponents, has a bash at predicting the Cobblers team and the match result. You'll find that and all our latest news at COBBLERSTOME.COM Hosted by Charles Commins, Danny Brothers, Chessie Coleman and Neil Egerton-Scott. Produced by Vibrant Sound Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices