NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is now a Northampton Town fan

In the short clip, O'Neal congratulates the League Two club for a thus-far successful season that sees them sitting five points clear at the top with a game in hand.

O'Neal said: "First place is where I like to be and it's great to see you guys at the top."

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The retired NBA legend has established his affinity with Town via the club's owner Kelvin Thomas, with whom O'Neal runs an internet radio station in the United States.

"I just wanted to wish Kelvin and all the Cobblers best of luck.

"I'm looking forward to coming to Sixfields at some point to see a match," O'Neal added.

Sixfields Stadium, home of Shaquille O'Neal's new favourite team

A spokesman at Northampton said: "We are delighted to have the support of Shaq, and his support has created a lot of excitement.

"We have invited him to come to a Northampton Town game when he is next in England and we can't wait to see him at Sixfields wearing a claret shirt, cheering the Cobblers on."

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