Northampton Town fan stone installation project about to start
Each stone will include either two or three lines of text, as a way of marking their support or to "remember a loved one".
The club said the first stones would be installed by the end of August. Fan advisory board chairman Tom Cliffe said there was a "significant amount of work taking place" at Sixfields, including the resurfacing of the club's community pitch which was completed recently.The club also said the installation of a canopy outside Carr's Bar started last week. A new outside bar, new furniture and a permanent base for the matchday DJ will also be created.
Mr Cliffe said: "This is a real example of the fan advisory board and the club working hand in hand to ensure the views and wishes of supporters are not just listened to and taken in to consideration but are acted upon."James Whiting, the club chief executive, said: "We have listened to the views put forward by the fan advisory board."
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