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PATO’S ARRIVED ON THE COBBLES

by
The LeaguePaper Team
4 October 2026

NORTHAMPTON Town are looking forward to a bright future after a consortium including ex-Brazil star Alexandre Pato completed a takeover of the League Two club.
By Chris Dunlavy

JOINT VENTURE: Former Brazil star Alexandre Pato and, inset, Kelvin Thomas
PICTURE: Alamy

Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) have taken a 70 per cent stake in the Cobblers, with existing owners David Bower, Nigel Le Quesne and Kelvin Thomas collectively retaining the other 30 per cent.
SAC had initially attempted to buy Colchester before pulling out of the deal earlier this year. An offer was then accepted by Nort...

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