Sampson Named Cobblers Boss

Caretaker boss Ian Sampson has been named as Northampton's permanent manager until the end of the season.

Since taking over from Stuart Gray a month ago Sampson has won only one of the five games, conceding 15 goals in the process. The 40 year old is something of a club legend, having played over 400 times in ten years as a player until 2004 then joining the coaching staff.

In other news Bournemouth have had a six week adjournement granted for their winding up order from the taxman, but it more disappointing news for the club the Football League have withdrawn permission for them to sign a second loan player.

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