Former Cobblers boss Brady to run London Marathon

A former EFL football boss will run this year's London Marathon in support of an armed forces charity.

Jon Brady, who managed League One side Northampton Town between February 2021 and December 2024 will take on the 26.2-mile (42.2km) challenge on 27 April.

Brady, who guided the Cobblers to promotion from League Two in 2023, said he was inspired to raise funds for the British Forces Foundation (BFF) after spending time in the club's pre-season training with the British Army.

Writing on his fundraising page, he said : "I would like to do this for all our forces that protect our country."

The BFF provides entertainment and support to boost the morale of British armed forces personnel and their families.

Brady, 50, explained that during his time as the Cobblers' boss, he and his players would spend time at Kendrew Barracks in Rutland.

"I wanted the players to understand and experience first-hand from the soldiers real leadership and what it takes to deliver under extreme pressure," he explained.

"This helped build a solid foundation for our success over the years and for that I am truly grateful," he said.

Brady, who managed exactly 200 games at Northampton, said his "non-negotiable" target for the marathon was to finish, but added he was aiming to cross the line in under three-and-a-half hours.

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