Northampton announce return to club of Michael Jacobs

Northampton Town have announced the signing of midfielder Michael Jacobs, who returns to the club 13 years after first leaving.

Jacobs, who was born in Northamptonshire and began his career in the Cobblers’ academy, has signed a one year deal to return to Sixfields. He joins the club after leaving Chesterfield at the end of last season.

The midfielder will move on 1st July upon the expiry of his Chesterfield contract. He had spent two seasons with Chesterfield, which included helping the Spireites win promotion from the National League in his first-season and help the Derbyshire club reach the play-offs last season.

Jacobs previously made his first team debut with Northampton in 2009. He made 100 competitive appearances in his first spell at the club, before he left to join Derby County in 2012, where he played regular first team football in the Championship.

In his career, Jacobs has also played for Wolves, Wigan and Portsmouth, as well as enjoying a loan spell with Blackpool.

Northampton boss Kevin Nolan told the club’s official website that he was delighted to bring Jacobs to the club.

He said, “We can’t wait for Michael to join us.

“We think he can be very good for us, not only in his own right but as a player who the other lads in the squad can learn from and we certainly feel they will benefit from his presence and his experience. 

“He knows the club and a number of the staff know Michael well and we feel he is a good fit for us.

“We are looking for a balance and a blend within the squad and we are delighted to welcome Michael back to Sixfields.”