Grace Richards says supporting Northampton Town has helped her live as long as she has.
Grace Richards has been a life-long Cobblers supporter since her first match in 1931 at the age of 8.A Northampton Town fan who has followed the team for 92 years is celebrating her 100th birthday.
Grace Richards, from Northampton, who reaches her centenary on Sunday, attended Cobblers games at the Sixfields Stadium until she was 97."It was my highlight of the week to go to the Cobblers, [and] even when they lose it doesn't matter," she said. Ms Richards said that at eight years old her "dad had to hold me up on his shoulders to see the game"."All through the war when I could see them I did, and with the Sixfields Travel Club I went to all the away games that I could possibly go to.""Out of the blue two years ago [he] sent me a beautiful bouquet... and I thought that was marvellous of him," she said."I've met loads of players and they've all been so kind.
The club, which is currently in League One, featured a picture of her on the big screen before last Saturday's home game against Wycombe Wanderers. Chairman, Kelvin Thomas, has written to thank her for her "amazing support" and to "congratulate you on reaching 100 years old"."I understand you still avidly follow our fortunes via the BBC Radio Northampton commentary and we hope that the club and the commentary continue to bring you many more years of happiness following the Cobblers."
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