Confirming that the application for administration had been formally withdrawn, Mr Thomas told the official NTFC website: "This is another major milestone that we have been able to resolve and we are pleased that we have been able to live up to our obligations and complete the various items that were asked of us."
With big games coming up at Sixfields in the next few weeks, against Portsmouth in League Two and MK Dons in the FA Cup, the chairman also confirmed that sales of half-season tickets are dramatically increased from last season.
That reflects the performances on the field of Chris Wilder and his squad of players, but also what supporters hope will be the rebuilding of trust between the club and its local community.