AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Sandy praises impact of 'model professional' Billy Sharp
Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy hails impact of veteran striker Billy Sharp
Veteran striker Billy Sharp so grateful as he enjoys one last big FA Cup runout with Diamonds
Veteran striker Billy Sharp admitted he 'really enjoyed' his short stint with AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
'My calves were screaming at me' - Sheffield United hero Billy Sharp delivers honest verdict after FA Cup outing
Sharp failed to score his 300th career goal following the 4-0 defeat for Rushden & Diamonds in the FA Cup
Burton boss Gary Bowyer praises Diamonds and their 'magnificent' supporters
Boss Gary Bowyer was delighted to see Burton Albion see off a 'terrific' AFC Rushden & Diamonds in Saturday's Emirates FA Cup first round.
Boss Sandy's 'immense pride' as Diamonds bow out of FA Cup at Burton Albion
Elliot Sandy was left beaming with 'immense pride' after AFC Rushden & Diamonds turned in a gutsy performance before losing 4-0 at Burton Albion in...
Cup dream over for Diamonds
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy said he was ‘immensely proud’ of his side despite this convincing defeat at League One Burton Albion.
The...
Rushden & Diamonds manager Elliot Sandy hails Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp after FA Cup defeat
Elliot Sandy was full of praise for Billy Sharp after the United legend stepped in for their suspended striker
Sheffield United hero Billy Sharp hangs up his boots again after FA Cup defeat with Rushden & Diamonds
Billy Sharp played 90 minutes in the FA Cup but failed to score his 300th professional goal
AFC Rushden & Diamonds ace Matty Warburton dreaming of one more FA Cup hurrah
Matty Warburton is dreaming of FA Cup glory with AFC Rushden & Diamonds as they prepare to face Burton Albion – but the forward is also chasing a...
Bowyer confident Burton have experience to avoid Diamonds Cup banana skin
Gary Bowyer will be telling his Burton Albion players to call on their experiences from last season when they host non-League AFC Rushden &...
Burton boss Bowyer blasts TV companies for AFC Rushden & Diamonds live snub
Gary Bowyer has blasted the television companies for their decision to not pick AFC Rushden & Diamonds' Emirates FA Cup first round clash at Burton...
Sandy says Diamonds have to dig in and 'stay in the game' against 'quality' Brewers
Elliot Sandy is calling on his AFC Rushden & Diamonds players to show discipline and patience to 'stay in the game as long as possible' at Burton...
Non League Goalmouth: FA Cup first round special – where the magic could happen + Billy Sharp’s Diamonds comeback
The Non-League Goalmouth team look ahead to the FA Cup first round proper and discuss Billy Sharp’s move to AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
The post Non...
Boss Sandy wants Diamonds to make 2,000-strong travelling army proud
Elliot Sandy says the fact AFC Rushden & Diamonds will be backed by a travelling army of 2,000 supporters at Burton Albion on Saturday is...
Striker O’Mahony warns Diamonds that Burton standards won’t slip for FA Cup clash
Burton Albion striker Mark O'Mahony says he and his team-mates will be treating Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup first round date with AFC Rushden &...
Fan-owned AFC Rushden & Diamonds ready for 'biggest day in our history' in FA Cup first round
Fifteen years after fans joined forces to create the phoenix club, AFC Rushden & Diamonds head to League One outfit Burton Albion this weekend...
Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp explains retirement U-turn ahead of FA Cup clash against Burton Albion
Billy Sharp is set to play for Rushden & Diamonds against Burton Albion in the FA Cup at the weekend
Frustration for Sandy as Diamonds shoot themselves in the foot at Carlton
Elliot Sandy admitted AFC Rushden & Diamonds shot themselves in the foot as they suffered a 4-2 defeat at high-flying Carlton Town on Saturday.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder makes Billy Sharp admission after shock retirement U-turn
Sheffield United hero Billy Sharp has agreed to join AFC Rushden & Diamonds on a short-term deal
Billy Sharp comes out of retirement to play for AFC Rushden & Diamonds in FA Cup
Veteran striker Billy Sharp has come out of retirement and signed for AFC Rushden & Diamonds ahead of their huge Emirates FA Cup first round trip...
CUP KEEPS DIAMONDS GLISTENING
By Sam Gardiner CHAIRMAN Rob Usher believes this year’s FA Cup run can be a “gamechanger” for AFC Rushden & Diamonds. The NPL Midlands club were...
CARLTON TOWN 4 AFC RUSHDEN & D 2
DIV 1 MIDLANDS By Alan Murphy ■ CARLTON moved up to third with a thrilling win over Rushden and Diamonds. Dan Brown opened the scoring after 16...
Sandy demands reaction from Diamonds as they face yet another away day
Elliot Sandy is expecting a big reaction from his AFC Rushden & Diamonds players as they head to play-off rivals Carlton Town on Saturday (ko 3pm).
Sandy downbeat as off-colour Diamonds surrender unbeaten run at Loughborough
Elliot Sandy was left bitterly disappointed by his team's performance as AFC Rushden & Diamonds surrendered their unbeaten league record at...
Diamonds boss Sandy confirms Billy Sharp 'conversation' ahead of Burton Cup clash
Boss Elliot Sandy has confirmed the club has had 'a conversation' with veteran striker Billy Sharp about him coming out of retirement for AFC...
Boss Sandy hails 'huge win' as unbeaten Diamonds move into the top 10
Elliot Sandy hailed AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 2-1 victory at Belper Town on Saturday as being a 'huge win' for his in-form side.
Sheffield United icon Billy Sharp given opportunity to step out of retirement with surprise FA Cup offer
Non-league side AFC Rushden & Diamonds have reached out to Billy Sharp to see if he will play for them in the first round of the FA Cup next month.
Unbeaten Diamonds are becoming 'a bit of a scalp' in Midlands Division
Elliot Sandy believes AFC Rushden & Diamonds have become 'a bit of a scalp' in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division.
Boss Sandy disappointed by live television snub for Diamonds' FA Cup clash
Boss Elliot Sandy has voiced his disappointment at AFC Rushden & Diamonds' FA Cup first round clash at Burton Albion being overlooked by the TV...
Diamonds FA Cup clash at Burton overlooked for live TV coverage
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have missed out on a live television date in the FA Cup first round - and a £50,000 bonus.
Diamonds FA Cup clash at Burton Albion overlooked for live TV coverage
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have missed out on a live television date in the FA Cup first round - and a £50,000 bonus.
I found the best thing about English football at AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Rushen & Diamonds died, revived and have now achieved a remarkable feat
Boss Sandy insists FA Cup trip to Burton will be much more than 'a day out' for underdogs Diamonds
Elliot Sandy says AFC Rushden & Diamonds won't just be going to Burton Albion 'for a day out' when they make the trip to Staffordshire for a huge...
AFC Rushden & Diamonds will travel to League One opposition in FA Cup first round
AFC Rushden & Diamonds will travel to Sky Bet League One side Burton Albion in the first round proper of the FA Cup.
The FA Cup: First Round Draw
The draw for the First Round proper of the 2026/27 Emirates FA Cup took place on Monday evening, and we have all the details you need,...
Frustrated Lakeland praises Diamonds, but apologises to travelling Morecambe support
Morecambe boss Adam Lakeland congratulated AFC Rushden & Diamonds on their historic FA Cup win over his side at Hayden Road on Saturday.
FA Cup First Round Draw Details!
Draw details confirmed!
It is that time of the year again, as we prepare to enter the world's oldest cup competition once again.
First entering the...
Frustrated Lakeland praises Diamonds, but apologises to travelling Morecambe suppport
Morecambe boss Adam Lakeland congratulated AFC Rushden & Diamonds on their historic FA Cup win over his side at Hayden Road on Saturday.
Manager Sandy's pride as AFC Rushden & Diamonds make FA Cup history
An emotional Elliot Sandy was bursting with pride after seeing his AFC Rushden & Diamonds upset the odds to beat higher level Morecambe on Saturday...
Clifton and Warburton goals secure stunning FA Cup success for sparkling Diamonds
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are history makers!
AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 Morecambe 1: Shrimps suffer giantkilling act
The Shrimps suffered one of the worst defeats in their history as they were dumped out of the FA Cup in the final qualifying round by a side from...
DIAMONDS REALLY ARE FOREVER!
By Derek Quinn AFC RUSHDEN 2 Clifton 20, Warburton 24 MORECAMBE 1 Garner 50 AFC Rushden & Diamonds earned their place in the FA Cup first round for...
Diamonds and Comrades cheer
LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX: AFC Rushden & Diamonds hero Max Prickett-Reed is hoisted up by joyous fans PICTURE: Mike Capps PICTURE: NLP Photographer...
How fan-owned AFC Rushden & Diamonds are in the FA Cup spotlight 15 years after club went bust
Eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds face National League North side Morecambe in a blockbuster FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie this weekend
The FA Cup: First Round Draw Numbers
The draw for the First Round proper of the 2026/27 Emirates FA Cup will be made on Monday, 19th October, and will be broadcast live on TNT...
Emirates FA Cup first round draw details confirmed
Details have been confirmed for the Emirates FA Cup first-round draw, which will take place on Monday.
Now back in the EFL, City enter the...
Diamonds on the brink of 'something massive' as they gear up for FA Cup showdown
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are on the brink of creating history.
TOP SANDY IS BUILDING DIAMONDS A PLATFORM
By MATT BADCOCK THERE were tears of joy as AFC Rushden & Diamonds made the fourth round qualifying for the second time in their history – and boss...
DIAMOND ANDRADE SHINES IN BLUES HIT
DIV 1 MIDLANDS LONG EATON UTD 3 AFC RUSHDEN 5 By Paul Judd BRUNO ANDRADE’s hat-trick helped AFC Rushden to the better side of an eightgoaler at...
Sandy warns against complacency as Diamonds to go rock-bottom Long Eaton United
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy is warning his players against any sort of complacency as they head to rock-bottom Long Eaton United in...
Sandy hails 'massive' FA Cup clash as Diamonds get ready for Morecambe showdown
Boss Elliot Sandy has labelled AFC Rushden & Diamonds drawing Morecambe at home in the fourth qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup as being 'a...
Diamonds' huge Emirates FA Cup clash with Morecambe at Hayden Road made all-ticket
AFC Rushden & Diamonds big Emirates FA Cup clash against Morecambe been declared an all-ticket fixture - and supporters will also be segregated.
Diamonds handed home clash as they bid to reach FA Cup first round proper
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have been handed a home tie against higher level opposition in the fourth qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup.
Boss Sandy revels in 'emotional' win as Diamonds march on in FA Cup
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy admitted Saturday's stunning FA Cup third qualifying round win over higher level Braintree was 'really...
SPARKLING DIAMONDS STUN IRON
AFC RUSHDEN 2 BRAINTREE TN 1 By Paul Judd JAMES CLIFTON’S thunderous drive ten minutes from time clinched AFC Rushden’s place in fourth round...
Sandy says on-song Diamonds have nothing to lose in Braintree FA Cup crunch
AFC Rushden & Diamonds take on higher-level Braintree Town on Saturday in arguably their biggest FA Cup game since the club reformed in 2011 (ko 3pm).
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2002 – Macca’s Men Roast Rushden (‘Sheffers’ Scores Three Of Sky Blues’ Eight)!!
On this day (2nd October) in 2002 the Sky Blues (now in Division One), managed by former player Gary McAllister, took on lower league team Rushden...
Sandy satisfied with point as below-par Diamonds draw a blank against Bedworth
Elliot Sandy was pleased to be able to take a point after AFC Rushden & Diamonds turned in a below-par performance in Tuesday night's 0-0 draw with...
Home draws for Diamonds and Poppies in the FA Cup
AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Kettering Town have both been handed testing home draws in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Sandy revels in 'unbelievable result' as Diamonds dump higher level Sports out of FA Cup
Boss Elliot Sandy hailed an 'unbelievable result' as AFC Rushden & Diamonds saw off higher-level Peterborough Sports 3-1 in the FA Cup second...
Former Stamford boss leaves his new role with league rivals
Following their exit from the FA Cup at the weekend to lower level AFC Rushden & Diamonds, the club ended Drury's stay.
AFC RUSHDEN & D 3 PETERBORO’ SPTS 1
By Paul Judd ■AFC RUSHDEN & Diamonds surged into the third qualifying round for the first time in ten years after beating Peterborough Sports. The...
Sandy says no pressure on Diamonds as they prepare for Sports FA Cup test
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are in FA Cup action on Saturday when they welcome Peterborough Sports to Hayden Road (ko 3pm).
Sandy rues ‘rash’ red card but praises 10-man Diamonds as they secure draw
Boss Elliot Sandy was full of pride after seeing his AFC Rushden & Diamonds side claim a 1-1 draw with Shepshed Dynamo on Tuesday night - despite...
Chasetown hoping to teach Loughborough Students a lesson in FA Trophy clash
Scholars booked their place in the second qualifying round with victory over AFC Rushden and Diamonds.
Free week a relief for boss Sandy as Diamonds gear up for Grantham trip
AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 3-0 win at county rivals Desborough Town has put them into the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round for the first time in nine...
Diamonds to host higher level opposition in FA Cup second qualifying round
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have been handed a home tie in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup.
Sandy delighted as Diamonds progress in FA Cup with hard-fought win at Desborough
Elliot Sandy was delighted to see his AFC Rushden & Diamonds side overcome a battling Desborough Town 3-0 on Saturday to progress to the second...
Boss Sandy warns Diamonds against FA Cup complacency after collapse against 10-man Corby Town
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are in FA Cup action again on Saturday when they visit close neighbours Desborough Town in the first qualifying round.
Boss Mettam's pride as Steelmen show fight and character to battle back for Diamonds draw
Boss Leon Mettam was delighted with his team's performance and endeavour as Corby Town fought back from 3-1 down to claim a first point of season...
Sandy blasts players as Diamonds throw away lead to draw at 10-man Corby Town
Elliot Sandy admitted AFC Rushden & Diamonds' performance in their 3-3 Bank Holiday derby day draw at Corby Town was 'simply not good enough'.
Chasetown progress in FA Trophy with victory over AFC Rushden and Diamonds
Chasetown progressed to the next round of the FA Trophy after a 3-1 home triumph over AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Chasetown face AFC Rushden and Diamonds in FA Trophy tie
Chasetown kick off their FA Trophy campaign this weekend when they host AFC Rushden and Diamonds.
Boss Sandy hails his 'warriors' as Diamonds hold nerve to win FA Cup shootout at Long Eaton
Boss Elliot Sandy praised his AFC Rushden & Diamonds 'warriors' after they secured a thrilling 4-3 sudden death penalty shootout win at Long Eaton...
Sandy ready for 'tough' replay as Diamonds play out FA Cup stalemate against Long Eaton
Boss Elliot Sandy felt a draw was a fair result after AFC Rushden & Diamonds drew 1-1 with Long Eaton United in the FA Cup preliminary round at...
DIV 1 MIDLANDS
By Paul Judd AFC RUSHDEN & D 0 COLESHILL TOWN 0 IT finished goalless at Hayden Road as Coleshill picked up a first point of the season and Diamonds...
Unbeaten Diamonds gearing up for first home encounter after double road trip to start season
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made an impressive start to the new season and play their first home league game on Saturday against Coleshill Town (ko...
Sandy satisfied as Diamonds fight back from slow start to secure Barwell draw
Boss Elliot Sandy was satisfied with a share of the spoils after AFC Rushden & Diamonds claimed a 1-1 draw at Barwell in their opening Pitching-In...
Sandy says Diamonds will be ready for Barwell test despite quick turnaround
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy says his players will be ready for a second match in the space or a little more than 48 hours when they...
'Anything can happen in cup games', says Diamonds boss Sandy
AFC Rushden & Diamonds begin their 2026/27 campaign this weekend as they make the trip to Step 5 side Kimberley Miners Welfare in the FA Cup extra...
Diamonds ready for another good test before serious stuff starts
Assistant boss Jim Le Masurier is looking forward to one more 'really competitive' game before AFC Rushden & Diamonds get their season started.
Marzano fits bill for Drury
GRAHAM Drury believes the versatility of new arrival Charlie Marzano will be a huge asset to Peterborough Sports’ new Southern Premier Central...
Boss Sandy issues discipline warning after skipper Nketia is red-carded in friendly
Elliot Sandy was making no excuses for AFC Rushden & Diamonds skipper Joel Nketia after the midfielder was sent-off in Saturday's 1-1 pre-season...