Ahead of Saturday's meeting between the two sides and with Town in desperate need of three points, Yates told his club's official website: "To have (Aidy Boothroyd) down in League Two is brilliant for Northampton."
"I know he'll be able to turn things around there."
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Cheltenham lie 2nd in League Two, four points behind leaders Swindon.