Northampton Town Football Club were saddened to learn of the passing of former player Colin Gale.

Colin, a giant centre half, started his career by spending nearly six seasons with first division Cardiff City, making only a handful of first team appearances during that time. His last game was a 9-1 defeat against Wolves.

He joined the Cobblers in March 1956 as a 'makeweight' in a move also involving Roley Williams but a fee could not be agreed. Williams did not stay long but Colin played five seasons at the County Ground, making well over 200 league and cup appearances for the club.

He had a unique style about his play where he would always look to play the ball to the wing to feed either Tommy Fowler or Jack English.

Colin played in the victorious Northampton Town FA Cup side of 1958 that knocked Arsenal out of the competition. He was also a member of the first Cobblers side to win promotion in 1961 when they were promoted from Division Four to Three.

It was at this stage of his career that he felt he needed more job security for his family and moved to Wisbech and took a job. He later moved to Wales where he ran a hotel.

Colin sadly passed away on 27th October, aged 76. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.