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Michael Jacobs
Michael Jacobs is returning to Cobblers nearly two decades on from when he first joined the club as a 15-year-old after he signed a one-year deal on Monday.
The 33-year-old attacker began his professional journey at Sixfields and he’s back for more having penned a 12-month deal, with various options included, with effect from July 1st, to become Town’s fifth summer signing after Jack Perkins, Jack Burroughs, Kamari Swyer and Ross Fitzsmons.
The creative midfielder, who primarily operates on the wing and played 25 times for Chesterfield last season, brings a wealth of experience and proven quality at both Championship and League One level following spells at the likes of Derby County, Portsmouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers during his esteemed career.
Jacobs came through the Northampton Town academy and made 100 senior appearances for the club, scoring in the famous win over Liverpool at Anfield in 2010, before enjoying successful stints with Derby, Wolves, Wigan Athletic, Portsmouth, and most recently Chesterfield. He has won four promotions in his career, including three from League One.
He was released by Chesterfield at the end of last season following their defeat in the League Two play-offs.
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