Cardoza says he expects and intends the Cobblers to bounce back

Northampton Town chairman David Cardoza has spoken of his anger and frustration after the Cobblers were condemned to relegation from League One.

Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Leeds United at Elland Road - together with Carlisle's victory over Millwall - was enough to send Northampton down.

"Of course I am hurt, angry, frustrated and disappointed, just like every supporter of this club," Cardoza said.

"Mistakes have been made and it's important we learn from them."

He added: "We know that League Two will not be easy but it is our expectation and intention to bounce back at the first attempt.

"The relegation has not affected our determination to take the club forward in the long term.

"Of course it's a setback, but I expect it to be just a temporary one and we will come back stronger."

Meanwhile, manager Stuart Gray has made it clear he wants to stay in charge at Sixfields - despite the disappointments of this season.

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Gray told BBC Radio Northampton: "I still have 12 months left on my contract, and now I need to sit down with the chairman.

"We haven't been able to hold conversations about people's contracts because we weren't too sure which division we'd be in next season.

"I take full responsibility and I feel very disappointed for all Cobblers fans."

Last month, Cardoza said Gray would be staying at the club even if the team was relegated.

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