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George Cooper's reaction tells the story as Kettering Town were relegated from the National League North. Pictures by Peter Short

I take full responsibility, says boss Glover after Poppies are relegated

The curtain will come down on the season for Lee Glover and his Kettering Town team but the question remains - will they be relegated or will they be safe on the final ? Picture by Peter Short

Glover calls for a ‘siege mentality’ as Poppies face final fight for survival

Lee Glover and his Kettering Town team are looking to secure survival on what is set to be a dramatic final day of the season in the National League North. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies in the thick of it as season heads for dramatic conclusion

Kettering Town boss Lee Glover pictured during the 1-0 home defeat to Chester. Pictures by Peter Short

Poppies must get Chester loss ‘out of their system’

It promises to be a tense day for Kettering Town and manager Lee Glover when they face Chester at Latimer Park. Picture by Peter Short

It’s all on the line as Poppies face up to a huge final home game

The biggest crowd of the season is expected at Latimer Park on Saturday when Kettering Town take on Chester in a crucial clash

Glover believes Poppies will relish the big-game atmosphere

Action from Kettering Town's 4-1 defeat at King's Lynn Town on Good Friday. Picture by Tim Smith

Drama guaranteed as the crucial day arrives in Poppies’ survival scrap

Kettering Town manager Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

‘Poor mistakes’ prove so costly as relegation-threatened Poppies lose out

Lee Glover's Kettering Town face one of the toughest tests of the season on Good Friday as they head to title-chasing King's Lynn Town. Picture by Peter Short

Tough Good Friday test opens up a pivotal Easter weekend for Glover’s Poppies

Lee Glover saw his Kettering Town team draw 0-0 for the third game in a row

Glover ‘frustrated’ as Poppies draw another blank in another goalless stalemate

George Cooper and his fellow defenders have been in solid form for Kettering Town in recent weeks. Picture by Peter Short

‘Discipline’ has been the key as Poppies build solid defences

Kettering Town boss Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies all set for a huge ‘six-pointer’ as they host fellow strugglers Farsley

Poppies boss Lee Glover

We didn't look right at all, admits Poppies boss Glover after loss at Blyth

Kettering Town manager Lee Glover saw his side lose at Blyth Spartans. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies lose a key game at Blyth while Diamonds look doomed to relegation

Kettering Town boss Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

Glover excited by games with ‘an edge’ as Poppies head into crucial clashes

Lee Glover gives out instructions on the sidelines during Kettering Town's 0-0 draw with AFC Fylde. Pictures by Peter Short

Glover to ‘shut the club down’ as Poppies bid to flush out the illness

Lee Glover says Kettering Town will “shut the club down for a bit” as they attempt to flush out the illness that has been sweeping through their camp.

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Stephan Morley was back in Kettering Town colours at the weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Morley ‘can’t wait’ for the next one after his triumphant Poppies return

Keaton Ward celebrates his second goal with Tyrone Lewthwaite during Kettering Town's 4-2 win over Blyth Spartans. Pictures by Peter Short

Glover searching for ‘consistency in the process’ after Poppies’ home success

Keaton Ward opened the scoring with a fine volley before he went on to score again in Kettering Town's 4-2 win over Blyth Spartans. Pictures by Peter Short

VERDICT: Poppies deliver at home again but a puzzle still needs solving

Kettering Town boss Lee Glover checks his watch during his team's 2-0 loss at Farsley Celtic. Pictures by Peter Short

Poppies boss Glover ‘worried’ by missed chances as pressure grows

Lee Glover

Poppies beaten at Farsley and Diamonds thrashed on a troubling night

Poppies manager Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies must 'react' in a crucial clash at Farsley

Kettering Town assistant-manager Paul Bastock. Picture by Peter Short

Kettering Town just need to keep going, says Bastock

Assistant-manager Paul Bastock pictured alongside Jordon Crawford and Decarrey Sheriff ahead of Kettering Town's 2-1 victory at Blyth Spartans last weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Bastock impressed with Kettering Town's reaction to change

Match action from Croft Park

PICTURE SPECIAL: Blyth Spartans 1 Kettering Town 2

The Kettering Town players celebrate with the travelling fans after Callum Stead gave them an early lead in the 2-1 victory at Blyth Spartans. Pictures by Peter Short

All-round effort impresses Kettering Town boss Culverhouse

Ian Culverhouse (right) watches on during Kettering Town's 0-0 draw at Alfreton Town with first-team coach Joe Simpson (left) and assistant-manager Paul Bastock. Picture by Peter Short

We're ahead of schedule, says Kettering Town boss Culverhouse

The Poppies have moved into the top seven of the National League North but now face a tough trip to Blyth Spartans

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Paul Cox (right) watches on with assistant-manager John Ramshaw (left) and first-team coach Ben Marvin during the 3-1 defeat at Chorley on Tuesday night. Picture by Peter Short

Boss Cox will call for more as Kettering Town gear up for York City trip

Gerry McDonagh challenges for the ball during Kettering Town's 3-1 defeat at Chorley. Pictures by Peter Short

Frustration for Kettering Town boss Cox after midweek loss

Action from Kettering Town's 4-0 victory over Blyth Spartans on Saturday. Picture by Peter Short

Tough run for Poppies gets under way at Chorley

Connor Kennedy's header finds the net for his second and Kettering Town's third goal in their 4-0 success over Blyth Spartans. Pictures by Peter Short

Coach Ben delighted with Kettering's response

Callum Powell takes the congratulations after scoring Kettering Town's opening goal in their 4-0 success over Blyth Spartans at Latimer Park. Pictures by Peter Short

Connor at the double as Poppies see off Blyth

Kettering Town boss Paul Cox. Picture by Peter Short

Kettering Town must play 'without any fear' in tough test at York

Callum Powell has scored three goals in four games since signing for Kettering Town. Pictures by Peter Short

Powell hopes Kettering Town can 'surprise a few' this season

Kyle Perry has added a much-needed presence to the Kettering Town front line. Pictures by Peter Short

Kettering Town 2 Blyth Spartans 1 - Jon Dunham’s review

Ryan Fryatt was all smiles after he headed Kettering Town into a 10th minute lead in their 2-1 home success over Blyth Spartans. Pictures by Peter Short

Boss Cox delighted as Kettering Town deliver a win for the fans

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox. Picture by Peter Short

Cox wants to see the Kettering Town fans rewarded

Poppies boss Paul Cox

Kettering Town secure an impressive away success

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox. Pictures by Peter Short

Cox hopes to see Kettering Town fans back soon as he gears up for crucial early ...

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox. Picture by Peter Short

History ensuring Cox will stay calm as Kettering Town drop to the bottom

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox

Kettering Town face blank weekend after positive Covid test at Blyth Spartans

Paul Cox and the Kettering Town squad are hoping to finally get back into match action this weekend. Picture by Brooklyn Freeman

Cox 'excited' as Poppies get ready for a return to action

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies' survival hopes don't hinge on just one game, insists boss Cox

Kettering Town's county derby with Brackley Town has been called off again. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies' clash with Brackley falls foul of the weather again

Kettering Town boss Paul Cox. Picture by Peter Short

Cox: Poppies players will decide their own fate

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox applauds the fans at the end of the 4-4 draw with Blyth Spartans. Pictures by Peter Short

Cox's 'harsh words' bring the right response from Poppies

The celebrations begin as Tre Mitford's effort finds the net to complete Kettering Town's incredible fightback in the 4-4 draw with Blyth Spartans at Latimer Park. Pictures by Peter Short

VERDICT: Poppies produce a stunning fightback to claim a point

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox. Picture by Peter Short

We want the games to keep coming, says Poppies boss Cox

Michael Richens has returned to Kettering Town after a loan spell at Nuneaton Borough. Picture by Peter Short

Richens set to come back into the Poppies fold

Jordon Crawford takes the congratulations after scoring one of his two goals in Corby Town's 3-0 win over Skelmersdale United. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Steelmen now targeting another big run of form

Gary Mills wants to create a fortress at Steel Park in the remainder of the season

Mills wants Steel Park to become a '˜fortress'

Corby Town boss Gary Mills believes his team face their biggest game of the season so far on Saturday

Biggest game of Corby's season is approaching

Gary Mills refused to be too critical of his Corby Town players after they suffered a 4-2 defeat at leaders Blyth Spartans

Mills has pride in his defeated Steelmen

All the details from this afternoon's local football action

VERDICT '“ Miserable day as Steelmen, Poppies and Diamonds are all beaten

Stefan Moore's penalty earned Corby Town a 1-1 draw at Nantwich Town last weekend. Picture by Jonathan White

Blyth trip is a chance to see how far Corby have come