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Blaine Rowe is helped off the pitch during the FA Cup defeat to Worcester City (Picture: Peter Short)

Rowe remains sidelined after suffering concussion in FA Cup loss to Worcester

Eddie Panter shows his anguish at full-time (Picture: Peter Short)

Heartbreak at Bromsgrove as 10-man Poppies are sunk by last-gasp strike

The Poppies equalise against Halesowen Town through this own goal (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater says Poppies deserved draw after strong second half against Halesowen

Eddie Panter kept out at close range (picture: Peter Short)

Draw the right result as Poppies are held by Halesowen

David Bridgwater was not happy with Kettering Town's performance against Worcester City (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater calls on Poppies to bounce back from FA Cup disappointment

A dazed Blaine Rowe is helped off the field after his early collision with the Worcester City goalkeeper (Picture: Peter Short)

FA Cup disappointment for Poppies as Worcester City secure Latimer Park success

Action from Kettering Town's 3-1 FA Cup defeat to Worcester City on Saturday (Picture: Peter Short)

Joint boss Bridgwater frustrated as 'very poor' Poppies crash out of FA Cup

Ken Gully in the 1966 KTFC squad/Ken Gully/Tony Smith/Deane Gully

Tributes to prolific Poppies goalscorer who netted 47 goals in one season

Blaine Rowe celebrates after scoring Kettering's third goal against Anstey Nomads on Tuesday (Picture: Peter Short)

Rowe believes things ‘starting to click’ for free-scoring Poppies

Blaine Rowe celebrates scoring Kettering Town's third goal against Anstey Nomads (Picture: Peter Short)

Nomads are no match for on-fire Poppies at bouncing Latimer Park

Wellingborough Town manager Jake Stone (Picture: Rob Webb)

Stone in supporter plea as Wellingborough Town get back to league basics

David Bridgwater watches his Kettering side see off Matlock Town 4-0 on Saturday (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater pleased by Poppies response as Matlock Town are swept aside

Eddie Panter celebrates scoring his second goal at Matlock (Picture: Peter Short)

Rampant Kettering put Gladiators to the sword in emphatic FA Trophy win

Kettering Town joint boss David Bridgwater (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater wary of Gladiators test as Poppies set sights on FA Trophy run

George Akhtar has agreed to sell Kettering Town FC (Picture: Peter Short)

Kettering Town owner Akhtar outlines his decision to sell club

Kettering Town joinr managers Nick Green (left) and David Bridgwater (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies staff and players unaware of sell-off announcement during Rushall loss
Joint boss David Bridgwater revealed that neither he nor his players were aware of the news that George Akhtar has agreed to sell Kettering Town ahead of their 3-2 defeat at Rushall Olympic on Tuesday night.
Jeremy Casey

George Akhtar has agreed to sell Kettering Town FC (Picture: Peter Short)

BREAKING: George Akhtar agrees to sale of Kettering Town

AFC Rushden & Diamonds' players and supporters celebrate Matty Warburton's opening goal in their 3-1 win over Peterborough Sports (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Home draws for Diamonds and Poppies in the FA Cup

Wellingborough Town manager Jake Stone (Picture Rob Webb)

FA Trophy road trips for both Wellingborough Town and Kettering Town

Peterborough Sports boss Graham Drury (Picture: Peter Short)

Kettering Town handed walkover as Peterborough Sports withdraw from Hillier Cup

David Bridgwater thanks the Poppies supporters after Saturday's win (Picture: Peter Short)

Joint-boss Bridgwater relieved as off-colour Kettering bag maximum points

Michael Gyasi is brought down for a penalty (Picture: Peter Short)

Gyasi on the spot as unconvincing Kettering Town maintain unbeaten start

Wellingborough Town gave as good as they got in the FA Cuip ties with Kettering Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies FA Cup clashes whet the ambitious Doughboys' appetite for more

Wellingborough Town keeper Dean Snedker is beaten by Michael Gyasi's first-half penalty (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater relieved by Cup progress but demands more from slow-starting Poppies

Jake Stone watches his Wellingborough Town side in action at Kettering (Picture: Peter Short)

Stone proud but also frustrated as Doughboys suffer Cup exit at hands of Poppies

Action from Kettering Town's 2-1 FA Cup win over Wellingborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Gyasi and Alexandrou strikes see Poppies edge past impressive Doughboys

Jake Stone and David Bridgwater at the end of Saturday's clash (Picture: Peter Short)

Stone expects 'tougher game' but insists Doughboys will 'go for it' at Kettering
Jake Stone is confident his Wellingborough Town team are capable of shocking higher level Kettering Town when the two teams meet in their huge FA Cup replay at Latimer Park on Tuesday night (ko 7.45pm).
Jeremy Casey

Kettering Town played out a 2-2 FA Cup draw at Wellingborough Town on Saturday (Picture: Rob Webb)

Bridgwater says Poppies will be ready for Wellingborough Town challenge

Rhys Kelly heads home Wellingborough Town's late equaliser against Kettering Town (Picture: Rob Webb)

Boss Stone believes Poppies FA Cup draw the 'minimum' the Doughboys deserved

Eddie Panter fires home to make it 1-1 (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater praise for Doughboys as Kettering Town are denied at the Dog & Duck

Wellingborough's Rhys Kelly celebrates his late equaliser against Kettering Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Kelly’s last-gasp strike secures deserved Cup draw for Doughboys against Poppies

Lloyd Buckby celebrates firing Wellingborough Town into a first-half lead against Kettering (Picture: Peter Short)

Kelly the last-gasp hero as Doughboys deny Poppies to set up FA Cup replay

Wellingborough Town set up their huge clash with Kettering thanks to a 2-0 preliminary round win at Lincoln United (Picture: Rob Webb)

Doughboys have 'no fear' as they gear up for blockbuster Cup clash with Poppies

Kettering Town joint managers Nick Green (left) and David Bridgwater (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater steeling unbeaten Kettering for tough FA Cup test at Wellingborough

Brad Piercewright (Picture: Peter Short)

Piercewright confirms further offers to take control of Kettering Town

Lawson D'Ath congratulates hat-trick hero Eddie Panter after Monday's game (Picture: Peter Short)

Hat-trick hero Panter relieved as he gets back on the goal trail for Poppies

Monday was a great day for Kettering Town's players and supporters (Picture: Peter Short)

Panter leads the way as Poppies rediscover their shooting boots in Stamford rout

Clive Bennett with his debut novel 'When life gives you coffee...'/Clive Bennett

Kettering-born author makes novel debut with Bob Mortimer-inspired book

Carl Mensah keeps close tabs of Kettering Town striker Eddie Panter during Saturday's 0-0 draw (Picture: Peter Short)

Joint boss Bridgwater left disappointed by Poppies' lack of cutting edge

Bayley Brown scored Kettering Town's last-gasp winner at Leamington (Picture: Peter Short)

Last-gasp Brown strike secures hard-fought win for Poppies at Leamington

Michael Gyasi could lead the Kettering Town attack in the absence of the suspended Eddie Panter (Picture: Peter Short)

Kettering Town joint boss Bridgwater expecting tough test at Leamington

Nick Green (left) and David Bridgwater chat to the Kettering team after Tuesday's draw (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater praises goal star Gyasi after loan man rescues point for Poppies

New Kettering Town joint boss David Brigwater (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater and Green ready to make most of ‘big opportunity’ at Poppies

Shaun Jeffers could be in line for his first Poppies start at Leighton Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Jeffers in line for first Poppies start as Panter sits out Leighton trip

Lawson D'Ath in action for Kettering Town in their 1-0 win over Alvechurch (Picture: Peter Short)

Skipper D'Ath relieved as Kettering Town get campaign off to a winning start

Eddie Panter celebrates firing the Poppies in front (Picture: Peter Short)

Relief for new Poppies bosses as early Panter strike secures success

Peter Threadgold and Ian Owen on the pitch at Kettering Town FC, Latimer Park/IMG

Long-serving Poppies fans honoured by KTFC for 80 years of support

Liam McDonald chats to Kettering Town owner George Akhtar (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies owner Akhtar praises McDonald after manager's Latimer Park departure

Nick Green has taken over at the Poppies alongside David Bridgewater (picture: Peter Short)

Poppies can still be successful this season, despite all of the drama

Liam McDonald has left Kettering Town (picture: Peter Short)

Poppies hoping duo can provide stability after McDonald's departure

Liam McDonald has left Kettering (picture: Peter Short)

'With great sadness' - Poppies accept resignation of manager McDonald

Shaun Jeffers celebrates putting the Poppies 3-0 ahead at St Neots Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Powell's needless red takes shine off pre-season win for Poppies at St Neots

Shaun Jeffers in action for Kettering in their pre-season friendly with Luton Town Under-21s (Picture: Peter Short)

Striker Shaun Jeffers excited by the challenge ahead after signing for Poppies

Will van Lier in action for the Poppies in their home game against Alvechurch last season (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies facing tough test on opening day as Alvechurch head to Latimer Park

Bruno Andrade gets a shot off for AFC Rushden & Diamonds in their 2-2 draw with MK Irish on Friday (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Diamonds secure draw, Poppies pip Doughboys while Steelmen play out stalemate

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