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Brackley Town claimed title glory on the final day (picture: Pete Keen)

PICTURE GALLERY: 'Incredible' feeling as Brackley Town claim title on final day

Nile Ranger celebrates his equalising goal at Bromsgrove on Tuesday (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery relieved as 'leggy' Kettering Town fight back to secure crucial win

Poppies owner George Akhtar was mobbed by the players as he went into the changing room after Saturday's FA Cup win (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Lavery 'not bothered' who Kettering Town draw in FA Cup first round

Richard Lavery was not impressed with his team's performance against Gainsborough Trinity last weekend (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery says fringe men blew their chance ahead of crunch Farsley FA Cup clash

Richard Lavery was not a happy man after Kettering's FA Trophy loss to Gainsborough Trinity (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Lavery labels Kettering Town 'awful' as they exit Trophy 'with a whimper'

Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery targeting FA Trophy progress as he calls on Poppies to maintain intensity

Luca Miller celebrates scoring Kettering Town's third goal against St Ives on Saturday (Picture: Peter Short)

Kettering Town handed tough road trip in FA Cup fourth qualifying round

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 was a big turning point as Gary Stohrer was sent-off for a second-bookable offence in Kettering Town's damaging 1-0 home defeat to Chester. Pictures by Peter Short

VERDICT: Poppies facing a nerve-jangling final day as threat of relegation grows

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

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

Kettering Town defender Rhys Sharpe

Plot thickens at the bottom as Poppies face up to huge Easter weekend

Kettering Town manager Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

A crucial week arrives in Kettering’s bid to avoid the drop

Kettering Town rescued a 3-3 draw with Chorley last weekend as they remain embroiled in the relegation dogfight in the National League North. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies are in the thick of the mass scramble to survive the dreaded drop
The stage is set for a mass scramble for safety in the final stages of the Vanarama National League North.
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Kieran Phillips slots home one of his two goals against the Poppies (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Glover admits Poppies' performance 'not good enough' in loss at Gloucester

The Poppies players protest a decision that went against them during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Farsley Celtic. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies have ‘plenty of belief’ in their fight to avoid the drop

George Forsyth's reaction said it all after he missed a big chance in stoppage-time in Kettering Town's goalless draw with Farsley Celtic. Picture by Peter Short

Coach Willmott knows Poppies must find a solution to their goalscoring issues

Kettering Town manager Lee Glover saw his side draw another blank in a goalless draw with Farsley Celtic. Picture by Peter Short

VERDICT: Lack of goals is a major issue as Poppies draw another blank

Poppies boss Lee Glover

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

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

Kettering Town manager Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

Glover knows Poppies’ basement battle with Blyth will be ‘edgy’

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

Poppies manager Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies must 'react' in a crucial clash at Farsley

Lee Glover on the sidelines during Kettering Town's 4-0 defeat at Chester. Pictures by Peter Short

Glover furious with Poppies’ defending as they suffer on the road again

Ian Culverhouse. Picture by Peter Short

Culverhouse and Kettering Town set for ‘important’ talks
Ian Culverhouse says an “important” few days lie ahead for Kettering Town.
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Ian Culverhouse shares a joke with opposite number Billy Heath ahead of Kettering Town's 1-0 win over Alfreton Town on Monday. Picture by Peter Short

Culverhouse 'would give anything' to see Kettering Town seal a play-off spot

Kettering Town manager Ian Culverhouse. Picture by Peter Short

Kettering Town must 'put the wrong right' on Good Friday

Kettering Town manager Ian Culverhouse. Picture by Peter Short

‘One game at a time’ as Kettering Town target the play-offs

Captain Connor Kennedy takes the congratulations after he gave Kettering Town the lead in their 1-1 draw at Farsley Celtic. Pictures by Peter Short

Culverhouse content with another point for play-off chasing Kettering Town

Paul Cox is pleased to see come competition for places at Kettering Town. Pictures by Peter Short

Real competition for places is a joy to see for Poppies boss Cox

Paul Cox congratulates captain Connor Kennedy following Kettering Town's 2-0 win at Gloucester City. Picture by Peter Short

Cox hails 'brilliant' display as Poppies claim fine bank holiday win

Action from Kettering Town's 1-1 draw with Farsley Celtic at Latimer Park on Saturday. Picture by Peter Short

Cox: Poppies can't carry any passengers

Paul Cox shares his thoughts with one of the assistant referees during Kettering Town's 1-1 draw with Farsley Celtic. Pictures by Peter Short

It was two points dropped, says Kettering boss Cox

Poppies boss Paul Cox. Picture by Peter Short

Cox: Poppies keen to put it right

Paul Cox's Kettering Town team will start the new National League North season with a home game. Picture by Peter Short

Home start for Poppies as fixtures are confirmed

Action from Kettering Town's 1-1 draw with Gloucester City at the weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies ready to host the Bulls in another 'big game'

Paul Cox will be demanding even more from his Kettering Town players despite their fine form of late. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies are the favourites but Cox has a word of warning

Kettering Town enjoyed a good win over Farsley Celtic last weekend but face another stiff test when they head to play-off contenders Spennymoor Town tomorrow. Picture by Alison Bagley

Cox is staying focused on Kettering’s main aim for the season

Paul Cox has led Kettering Town on an impressive run of form in the Vanarama National League North. Picture by Alison Bagley

Positive shift in mentality is behind Poppies' upturn in fortunes

Gary Stohrer in action during his man-of-the-match display for the Poppies

Win was fully deserved, says Poppies boss Cox

Michael Richens takes the congratulations after he scored the only goal of the game in Kettering Town's win over Farsley Celtic at Latimer Park. Pictures by Alison Bagley

VERDICT: Poppies secure a well-deserved success

Kettering Town were backed by another large away following at Brackley Town on New Year's Day. Pictures by Eden Palmer

Poppies boss Cox wants performances turned into points

Dan Nti tries his luck with a free-kick for Kettering Town

PICTURE SPECIAL: Poppies go down to Farsley Celtic

Nicky Eaden's expression tells the story during Kettering Town's 3-2 defeat at Farsley Celtic. Pictures by Peter Short

Problems mount for Poppies after another defeat

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