Northampton Town had one season in the First Division, back in the 1960s. Only time they've ever flown so high. They were relegated on the last day of the season by a defeat to Fulham, who stayed up at their expense.
They've never forgiven us and still remind us about it. Back in the early 90s I had a girlfriend in Northampton. When I visited I was advised by her male friends to not let it be known who I supported in the local pubs.
We can bear a proper grudge, us football fans. I bear one against Derby County for an incident in 1983.
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