Harriman tells Diamonds they have to focus solely on doing their own job
Boss Michael Harriman says AFC Rushden & Diamonds have to stay totally focused on their own job as they bid to complete what will be a remarkable...
Match Preview: Walsall Wood v AFC Rushden and Diamonds (Saturday, 3pm)
Struggling AFC Rushden and Diamonds face Walsall Wood away on Saturday looking to build on a win in their last […]
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Former EFL stadium which hosted Premier League side now an abandoned field with car boot sale the only attraction
NENE PARK was once the home of an EFL side – but is now an empty field hosting car boot sales.
In it’s heyday, 6,431 fans would fill the stadium...
Inman seals crucial win for Diamonds, while Steelmen extend unbeaten run
Ryan Inman scored a dramatic 84th-minute winner as AFC Rushden & Diamonds secured a crucial 1-0 Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands...
End of the road for striker Lorraine as he announces playing retirement - and his Diamonds departure
Tom Lorraine has announced his retirement from football - and that he will be stepping down from his role as AFC Rushden & Diamonds assistant manager.
Diamonds quit Rushden and head back to the Dog & Duck in Wellingborough
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are on the move again.
Match Preview: AFC Rushden and Diamonds v Shepshed Dynamo (Saturday, 3pm)
Shepshed Dynamo come to Hayden Road to play AFC Rushden and Diamonds on Saturday in poor form, having collected just […]
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Battling Diamonds' league survival fight is going to the wire
AFC Rushden & Diamonds moved back out of the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division relegation zone after a hard-fought 2-2 draw at...
Great Scott! Jacob's late strike lifts Diamonds out of drop zone while Steelmen hit seven
Jacob Scott's 78th-minute strike lifted AFC Rushden & Diamonds out of the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division drop zone on Saturday.
Tribute game for two Sharnbrook FC characters including former Rushden & Diamonds coach who 'inspired a generation of young men'
Dedicated Sharnbrook FC volunteers Nick Cook and Mark Singleton died in recent weeks
Diamonds support 'Road to Recovery'
Following on from a hugely successful friendly fixture last October, AFC Rushden & Diamonds Walking Football Club (AFC R&D WF) were delighted to...
Match Preview: Boldmere St. Michaels v AFC Rushden and Diamonds (Saturday, 3pm)
Boldmere St. Michaels host AFC Rushden and Diamonds on Saturday on the back of three consecutive wins in the Northern […]
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Match Preview: AFC Rushden and Diamonds v Anstey Nomads (Saturday, 2pm)
AFC Rushden and Diamonds host Anstey Nomads in Saturday's match at Hayden Road looking to bounce back from defeat last […]
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Skipper Inman keeps his cool with late penalty to lift Diamonds out of drop zone
AFC Rushden & Diamonds took another huge step towards completing the great escape as they climbed out of the relegation zone on Saturday.
Opposition Lowdown: Jon Brady's Mid-Table Northampton Town
Photo by Pete Norton/Getty ImagesReading return from the international break and launch into the business end of the season, starting with a home...
Diamonds face tough Easter weekend after climbing off the bottom
AFC Rushden & Diamonds claimed a superb 4-1 victory over Cambridge City to move off the bottom of the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands...
Match Preview: AFC Rushden and Diamonds v Loughborough Dynamo (Saturday, 3pm)
Loughborough Dynamo travel to AFC Rushden and Diamonds on Saturday in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands. The visitors […]
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Sacked Diamonds goalkeeper Patching says sorry after fan altercation
Goalkeeper Lewis Patching has apologised after he was involved in an altercation with an AFC Rushden & Diamonds supporter outside the Hayden Road...
Keeper forced to apologise after conceding four goals, headbutting fan & getting sacked.. all within 12 HOURS of signing
A GOALKEEPER sacked TWELVE HOURS after joining a club has apologised for his nightmare behaviour.
Rushden & Diamonds’ emergency signing Lewis...
Goalkeeper signs for club, lets in four goals, 'headbutts' fan and gets sacked – in one day
Lewis Patching was sacked by AFC Rushden and Diamonds just 24 hours after signing for the club on an emergency loan after he allegedly headbutted a...
Goalkeeper apologises after signing, conceding four, headbutting fan and being sacked on same day
Former Northampton Town goalkeeper Lewis Patching has apologised after AFC Rushden & Diamonds terminated his registration for headbutting a fan -...
Diamonds drop back to rock bottom as high-flying Lye Town prove too strong
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have returned to the bottom of the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division.
Non-League goalkeeper sacked just a day after being emergency signing for the club following dismal debut and moment of madness involving a fan
Lewis Patching had been signed by AFC Rushden and Diamonds due to the unavailability of their goalkeeper Ben Heath.
Still all to play for as AFC Rushden & Diamonds prepare for Lye Town trip
There are just nine games left for AFC Rushden & Diamonds to avoid relegation and secure their step four status, writes CHRIS BARRITT.
Ex-Premier League star Yannick Bolasie seals random transfer as fans say ‘this guy has toured the world’
YANNICK BOLASIE has completed the most surprising move of his 15-club career.
Newly-promoted Brazilian top-flight side Criciuma have signed the...
Player-boss Harriman admits Quorn beating has brought Diamonds 'back down to earth'
Michael Harriman admits Tuesday night's 5-0 home hammering at the hands of promotion-chasing AFC Quorn has brought AFC Rushden & Diamonds 'back...
Taylor at the double as in-form Diamonds climb off the bottom of the table
Cairo Taylor scored twice as AFC Rushden & Diamonds claimed a sensational 4-0 win at Coleshill Town to move off the bottom of the Pitching-In...
Diamonds' looking up as survival fate is back in their own hands at last
For the first time in many, many months, AFC Rushden & Diamonds have step 4 survival in their own hands.
Match Preview: AFC Rushden and Diamonds v Cambridge City (Saturday, 3pm)
AFC Rushden and Diamonds host Cambridge City on Saturday at Hayden Road in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands. […]
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Determined Diamonds aiming to quickly bounce back to winning ways
AFC Rushden & Diamonds aim to bounce back to winning ways when they host Cambridge City at Hayden Road on Saturday (ko 3pm).
I’LL MAKE OUR GAME THRIVE!
SIR KEIR STARMER’S PLEDGE By Jon Couch FULL SUPPORT: Sir Keir Starmer is shown around AFC Rushden & Diamonds this […]
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Match Preview: Leicester Road v AFC Rushden and Diamonds (Saturday, 3pm)
AFC Rushden and Diamonds face Leicester Road on Saturday seeking to protect their long unbeaten run in the Northern Premier […]
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In-form Diamonds gear up for serious test at high-flying Hinckley
In form AFC Rushden & Diamonds travel to Hinckley LRFC on Saturday looking to continue their unbeaten run.
Ex-Premier League cult hero Yannick Bolasie agrees bizarre return to football after being left unemployed by Swansea
YANNICK BOLASIE is on the verge of joining Brazilian side Criciuma, according to reports.
The former Premier League star has been without a club...
Labour Leader Keir Starmer visits AFC Rushden & Diamonds in lead-up to this week's Wellingborough by-election
The by-election will take place on Thursday (February 15)
Bees have created a buzz with big guns!
Mitch Austin reckons Harborough Town have already broken into Northamptonshire’s big three of AFC Rushden & Diamonds, Corby Town and Kettering Town...
Foxes A to Z, Ben Chilwell
Embed from Getty Images Ben Chilwell joined Leicester City’s academy aged 12 in 2009 having played in Rushden & Diamonds’ centre of excellence. He...
In-form Diamonds determined to take their chance to climb off the bottom
Michael Harriman says AFC Rushden & Diamonds 'will be giving it everything we can' to lift the team off the bottom of the Pitching-In Northern...
Diamonds stretch unbeaten run to five matches, while Steelmen claim rare home win
AFC Rushden & Diamonds stretched their unbeaten run in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division to five matches as they played out...
Harriman tells players to 'enjoy the moment' as Rushden's remarkable recovery continues
AFC Rushden & Diamonds player-boss Michael Harriman has told his players to 'enjoy the moment' as they continue their bid to complete the great...
Last-gasp Johnston strike seals dramatic win for Diamonds, but Corby are beaten
Ethan Johnston scored a dramatic winner seven minutes into time added on as AFC Rushden & Diamonds claimed a crucial 1-0 win over Sutton Coldfield...
Former Celtic star Stuart Gray passes away after losing battle with cancer
Former Celtic star Stuart Gray has passed away at the age of 50, after losing his battle with cancer. The versatile midfielder had represented...
Stuart Gray 1973-2024
The club are deeply saddened to hear the passing of former Royal, Stuart Gray.
The Scottish international was one of our seven deadline day...
Former Celtic star Stuart Gray dies aged 50 after agonising cancer fight as Hoops stars to pay tribute vs Ross County
FORMER Celtic star Stuart Gray has passed away at the age of 50 following a cancer battle, the club has confirmed.
The son of Scotland and...
Former Celt, Stuart Gray passes away
Everyone at Celtic is deeply saddened by the news that former Celt, Stuart Gray has passed away after illness at the age of 50.
The midfielder, son...
Diamonds breathe life into survival battle as they deliver on the road at last
AFC Rushden & Diamonds claiming their second win of the season has breathed new life into their fight against relegation from the Pitching-In...
Members News: Ex Sky Blues Midfielder Hits The Big 4-0 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, David!!
Back in June 2021 we announced that we had recruited former Sky Blue right sided midfielder David Bell to the ranks of the Association. Northants...
Player-boss Harriman left frustrated despite first away point of the season for Diamonds
AFC Rushden & Diamonds player-boss Michael Harriman believes his team deserved more than they got from Saturday's 2-2 draw at Bedworth United.
YOUNG NORTHAMPTON TOWN XI BEATEN IN HILLIER SENIOR CUP
A young Northampton Town squad lost 2-1 away to AFC Rushden and Diamonds in the Northamptonshire FA Hillier Senior Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday...
Lorraine insists Diamonds can still avoid the drop despite damaging Gresley defeat
Assistant boss Tom Lorraine insists he still believes AFC Rushden & Diamonds can avoid relegation despite their damaging 3-0 home defeat at the...
Diamonds announce pitch inspection ahead of crunch Gresley Rovers clash
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have announced they will be holding a Saturday morning pitch inspection ahead of their crunch relegation six-pointer with...
It’s crunch time at Hayden Road as rock-bottom Diamonds host rivals
AFC Rushden and Diamonds face a huge game against relegation rivals Gresley Rovers at Hayden Road on Saturday (ko 3pm).
Happy new year for Corby Town as they beat Diamonds to finally end home jinx
It was 11th time lucky for Corby Town as they finally secured a first home league win of the season on New Year's Day - but they were made to work...
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Harriman left to rue lack of clinical edge
AFC Rushden & Diamonds player-boss Michael Harriman rued his team's lack of a clinical edge at both ends of the pitch after they suffered a 4-0...
Sporting Khalsa 4 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 - Report
Sporting Khalsa moved into the top ten on Saturday with a dominant 4-1 victory helped by a goal in each half from Tounami Sidibe.
Rock-bottom Diamonds ready for ‘daunting’ festive fixtures
Assistant boss Tom Lorraine admits AFC Rushden & Diamonds face a 'daunting' festive period after their season of woe continued when they suffered...
Lorraine admits he sounds like a ‘broken record’ as Diamonds gear up for Spalding test
AFC Rushden & Diamonds assistant boss Tom Lorraine accepts he is beginning to sound 'like a broken record' after witnessing the Hayden Road...
Double trouble for AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Young Northampton Town duo Reuben Wyatt and Jacob Scott have joined AFC Rushden and Diamonds on loan until the end of the season.
Boss Harriman certain things will turn as tough tests keep coming for Diamonds
AFC Rushden & Diamonds face another difficult home game at the weekend with the visit of Quorn FC to Hayden Road (ko 3pm).
AFC Rushden & Diamonds bolster backline
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have signed young defender Jarvis Wilson on dual-registration from United Counties League Premier Division South high-flyers...
Our Town’s pride, 103 years of Rushden Town Football Club book
Our Town's Pride - 103 Years of Rushden Town Football Club tells the story of the Northamptonshire-based football club, affectionately known as The...
Rock-bottom Diamonds kick-off crucial run at struggling Shepshed
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick-off a hectic run of six games in the space of just 21 days when they visit Shepshed Dynamo on Saturday.
Corby Town get their Edge back
Forward Dyland Edge has returned to Corby Town after departing from AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Diamonds geared up for difficult test at unbeaten Anstey Nomads
AFC Rushden & Diamonds assistant manager Tom Lorraine is relishing this weekend’s clash against high flying Anstey Nomads.
Player-boss Harriman excited as he takes on the top job at AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Michael Harriman says he 'absolutely delighted' to have been handed the chance to manage AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Former Luton loanee Harriman is named new AFC Rushden & Diamonds manager
Defender takes over from Chris Nunn
BREAKING: Michael Harriman is named new manager of AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Michael Harriman has been named the new manager of AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Caretaker boss Lorraine’s delight as Diamonds break their duck at last
Tom Lorraine could hardly contain his delight after AFC Rushden & Diamonds claimed their first win of the season on Saturday, beating Coleshill...
Basingstoke Town FC signs new defender Hamilton Bunga
Hamilton Bunga, a 28-year-old central defender, has previously played for Hemel Hempstead, Stratford Town and is the former captain of Rushden &...
FOOTBALL ROUND-UP: Delight for Diamonds as they deliver first win of the season
AFC Rushden & Diamonds enjoyed that winning feeling for the first time this season on Saturday as they claimed a crucial 2-1 victory over Coleshill...
Managerial exodus at AFC Rushden & Diamonds
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have announced the departure of manager Chris Nunn and his coaching team.
Diamonds chairman Usher keen to make quick work of replacing manager Nunn
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are aiming to have a new manager in place within the next two weeks.
BREAKING: Chris Nunn leaves AFC Rushden & Diamonds 'by mutual consent'
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are on the lookout for a new manager after Chris Nunn left the club 'by mutual consent' on Thursday morning.
Boss Nunn will take his time to make new Diamonds signings as Glennon departs
Chris Nunn says he has been given some extra resources to strengthen the AFC Rushden & Diamonds squad.
Opposition Lowdown: Jon Brady's Northampton Town
Photo by Pete Norton/Getty ImagesReading face a quick turnaround from Saturday's 0-0 draw at home to Burton, hitting the road to take on...
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...
Eleven Women’s FA Cup 2nd Rd Qualifying ties decided on penalties
Eleven teams won their Women’s FA Cup Second Round Qualifying ties on penalties after being deadlocked at the end of normal time. Beaumont Park,...
Boss Nunn pleads with supporters to stick with struggling Diamonds
Boss Chris Nunn has issued a plea to AFC Rushden & Diamonds’ supporters to keep the faith and get behind the team after a seventh successive defeat...
Ex-Celtic star Stuart Gray reveals cancer fight as he kick-starts fundraising effort to battle rare disease
FORMER Celtic defender Stuart Gray has revealed he’s battling cancer.
The 49-year old, who began his career with the Hoops, has kick-started a...
SIGNING | Joe Day joins on loan
We’re delighted to announce the signing of Joe Day who joins on a season-long loan from Newport County. Day began his career with Crystal...
Boss Nunn believes success just round the corner for rock-bottom Diamonds
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Chris Nunn believes good things are just around the corner for his team.
Steelmen fight back to claim derby day honours at AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Corby Town claimed the Bank Holiday derby day honours as they saw off AFC Rushden & Diamonds 3-1 at Hayden Road on Monday.
Ivan Toney’s close relative is working in high street bookies despite footballer’s gambling ban
A CLOSE relative of Ivan Toney is working in a high street bookies despite the footballer’s gambling ban.
The family member — regularly in...
Ivan Toney’s close relative is working in high street bookies despite footballer's gambling ban
A CLOSE relative of Ivan Toney is working in a high street bookies despite the footballer's gambling ban.
The family member — regularly in contact...
Boss Nunn wants his Diamonds squad to ‘stay together and stay strong’
Chris Nunn insists the AFC Rushden & Diamonds players must “stay together” as they bid to halt their poor start to the new season.
EXCLUSIVE: Two of Ivan Toney's former team-mates are hit with FA betting charges... with phone records discovered in case against England star revealing conversations between them about betting on football
EXCLUSIVE: Snedker and Wilson remain active participants in the game at Rushden & Diamonds and Banbury Town respectively so are banned from betting...
Diamonds boss Nunn ‘gutted’ as the poor run in FA Cup matches continues
Chris Nunn cut a disappointed and frustrated figure after AFC Rushden & Diamonds’ poor record in the Emirates FA Cup continued with a preliminary...