Five in a row for Diamonds as they sink Malvern to secure FA Trophy success
AFC Rushden & Diamonds made it five wins in a row as they saw off Malvern Town on Saturday to reach the first round proper of the FA Trophy.
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 'delighted' as 'ruthless' Diamonds sink Coleshill in seven-goal Trophy thriller
Elliot Sandy was 'delighted' as AFC Rushden & Diamonds edged a seven-goal thriller at Coleshill Town to book their place in the third qualifying...
Sandy 'buzzing' as Diamonds show their attacking intent in eye-catching win over Basford
AFC Rushden & Diamonds' upturn in form continued on Saturday with an impressive 4-2 victory over high flying Basford United in the Pitching-In...
Sandy delighted and relieved as Diamonds find form to secure FA Trophy progress
AFC Rushden & Diamonds called a halt to a run of three straight defeats with an impressive 2-0 win at Bourne Town in the Isuzu FA Trophy on Saturday.
Diamonds determined to get back on track in Trophy tussle with Bourne
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are in FA Trophy action this weekend as they travel to Bourne Town in the first qualifying round.
Diamonds boss Sandy aiming to get back on track after a double Bank Holiday disappointment
AFC Rushden & Diamonds look to get back on track this weekend after back-to-back defeats over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Setchell delighted with derby day win over Diamonds, but brands Hayden Road pitch 'a disgrace'
An angry Gary Setchell launched a withering attack on the state of the playing surface at Hayden Road after his Corby Town side secured a 1-0...
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Pedro Nzau joins Mickleover
Under-18s winger joins Mickleover on work experience
Nzau available for Sports’ bank holiday weekend double-header
Young Potter scored six goals in...
Can We Make It Two? AFC Rushden & Diamonds (H)
by Peter Scherer It hasn’t been the best of starts for our visitors AFC Rushden & Diamonds. The former league club played against Mickleover two...
Boss Sandy relishing 'big weekend' after Diamonds get up and running with Bedworth win
Elliot Sandy is looking forward to a 'big weekend' for his AFC Rushden & Diamonds side.
Delight for Diamonds and Doughboys as they get off the mark in the Midlands Division
Boss Elliot Sandy was a relieved man after AFC Rushden & Diamonds claimed a first win of the new season as they edged past Bedworth United 1-0 at...
Relief for Diamonds and Doughboys as they get off the mark in the Midlands Division
Boss Elliot Sandy was a relieved man after AFC Rushden & Diamonds claimed a first win of the new season as they edged past Bedworth United 1-0 at...
Boss Sandy moves quickly to land Dawson after skipper Duffy’s surprise departure
AFC Rushden & Diamonds moved quickly to fill the gap left by Jake Duffy’s surprise departure last week.
Big blow for Diamonds boss Sandy as new skipper Duffy departs club
AFC Rushden & Diamonds skipper Jake Duffy has left the club just one league game into the new Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division...
Boss Sandy hails 'coup' for Diamonds as Bedford attacker Andrade signs on at Hayden Road
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy has hailed the signing of striker Bruno Andrade as 'a real coup' on the eve of the new Pitching-In...
Diamonds swoop to sign exciting Chenecks striker Poku
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have added firepower to their forward line on the eve of the new season with the signing of ON Chenecks striker Raymond Poku.
New Midfielder Joins Mickleover Squad
by Peter Scherer Mickleover managed Gareth Holmes has added midfielder Fraser Corden to the squad for the forthcoming season. Corden came through...
Sandy says Diamonds have now set the standard as they kick-start pre-season with welcome win
Elliot Sandy was all smiles after watching his AFC Rushden & Diamonds side shrug off their indifferent pre-season form to secure a 2-1 win at...
PRE-SEASON RESULTS
SATURDAY JULY 19 AFC Fylde 0 Carlisle United 2, AFC Rushden & Diamonds 0 Takeley 2, AFC Whyteleafe 3 Lingfield 3, Anstey Nomads 3 Newark Town 1,...
Diamonds get the best of Midlands Division derby dates as league fixtures are released
Corby Town and Wellingborough Town have been handed road trips to start the new Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division campaign on...
Let us entertain you… Sandy wants to see his Diamonds team get on the attack
As his team prepares for their first competitive match of the campaign, Elliot Sandy is promising the AFC Rushden & Diamonds faithful 'attacking...
Much more to come from Diamonds after 'very rusty' start to pre-season
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy says his side will get much sharper after opening their pre-season campaign with a 'very rusty' 2-0 defeat...
Sandy always 'on the lookout' to strengthen but is delighted with his Diamonds recruitment
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy says he is already happy with the squad at his disposal - but admits he will always be 'on the lookout'...
Diamonds boost attacking options with signing of former Poppies forward Mellors-Blair
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have added more attacking flair to their squad ahead of the new Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division season...
Rushden and Diamonds showcase walking football at recent tournament
Earlier this month almost 200 players, officials, and supporters representing clubs from across Northamptonshire, and beyond, competed in AFC...
Seven-up for Sandy as Diamonds land Barwell defender Brown-Hill
Elliot Sandy has landed his seventh new signing since taking over as boss at AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Sandy's squad-building at Diamonds gathers pace as he lands Duffy, Mulligan and Nketa
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy has added three more new signings as he builds his squad for the upcoming Pitching-In Northern Premier...
New boss Sandy gets to work as he makes first Hayden Road signings
Elliot Sandy has wasted no time in shaping his AFC Rushden & Diamonds squad for the 2025/26 season.
Cobblers academy product retained by new manager at non-league club
Cobblers academy graduate Ethan Johnston will spend another season at AFC Rushden & Diamonds after he was retained by new manager Elliot Sandy.
Sandy ‘jumped at the chance’ to become boss at AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Elliot Sandy has admitted he 'jumped at the chance' to become the new manager of AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
BREAKING; Elliot Sandy is the new boss at AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Elliot Sandy is the new manager of AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Cobblers play-off winner leaves role as boss of local outfit
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Michael Harriman has left the club.
Boss Michael Harriman leaves AFC Rushden & Diamonds ‘by mutual consent’
Michael Harriman has left his role as manager of AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Rushden and Diamonds to mark ‘up and down season’ with pay-what-you-want community day this weekend
Rushden and Diamonds are set to host a community day at Hayden Road following the team’s final home game of the season on Saturday, April 26.
Diamonds aim to bounce back and end season on a high as they host Long Eaton
AFC Rushden & Diamonds play their last league game of the season on Saturday when they entertain Long Eaton United at Hayden Road (ko 3pm).
Steelmen desperate to bounce back as they host Diamonds on derby day
Corby Town will be looking to bounce back from their late collapse at Worcester City when they host county rivals AFC Rushden & Diamonds at Steel...
Diamonds boss Harriman looking forward to Easter double header after Anstey stalemate
AFC Rushden & Diamonds picked up a creditable point in a goalless draw at Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division promotion chasers...
'Shackles are off' as Diamonds gear up for testing trip to promotion-chasing Anstey Nomads
AFC Rushden & Diamonds produced a battling performance to beat promotion hopefuls Worcester City at Hayden Road last Saturday.
Individual errors the difference as City forced to settle for loss away at Rushden
Individual errors proved the difference, as two defensive mistakes saw Worcester City lose out to Rushden and Diamonds in the Northern Premier...
LIVE: Worcester City play AFC Rushden and Diamonds as playoff race rages on
Hello and welcome to our live coverage as Worcester City play away against AFC Rushden and Diamonds in a vital game for their playoff...
Worcester City 'desperately' need a win away at AFC Rushden and Diamonds
Worcester City manager Chris Cornes admitted his side "desperately" needed to secure all three points against AFC Rushden and Diamonds this...
Harriman left frustrated as Diamonds suffer last-gasp defeat at Wellingborough Town
Boss Michael Harriman spoke of his frustration as AFC Rushden & Diamonds suffered injury-time heartbreak on Saturday in their 1-0 defeat to county...
Iaciofano the last-gasp hero as Doughboys deliver on derby day, while Steelmen thrash Khalsa
Wellingborough Town secured the dramatic derby day bragging rights on Saturday as they saw off AFC Rushden & Diamonds at the Dog & Duck.
Diamonds determined to chase down county rivals in big derby showdown
AFC Rushden & Diamonds warmed up for Saturday’s big Northants derby date with Wellingborough Town by playing out a goalless draw with Racing Club...
Boss Stone expecting a derby day edge as Doughboys get ready to host Diamonds
Boss Jake Stone is expecting plenty of extra spice when his Wellingborough Town team square up to neighbours AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the big...
FOOTBALL - Racing Club Warwick held to goalless draw at AFC Rushden and Diamonds
The Racers hit the post after the break while Max McNulty fired wide from close range at Hayden Road.
AFC Rushden and Diamonds to raise money in memory of former player
A collection will be staged at an AFC Rushden and Diamonds match to support Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People in memory of a former...
AFC RUSHDEN & D 1 BEDWORTH UTD 1
DIV 1 MIDLANDS By Paul Judd ■ BEDWORTH started this important relegation battle against Rushden & Diamonds the brighter, taking […]
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Diamonds' rise continues, but it's a bad day for Steelmen and Doughboys
AFC Rushden & Diamonds made it five matches unbeaten in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division as they secured a 1-0 win at...
Harriman pleased as Diamonds fight back to secure Hinckley stalemate
Boss Michael Harriman was pleased with his AFC Rushden & Diamonds side as they made it four matches unbeaten with a hard-fought 2-2 draw with...
Porter 'super proud' as in-form Diamonds deliver third straight victory
Dan Porter declared himself 'super proud' of the AFC Rushden & Diamonds players after they secured a superb 2-1 victory at play-off chasing...
Porter wary of Sporting Khalsa backlash as Diamonds target third straight win
Assistant boss Dan Porter is warning AFC Rushden & Diamonds they can expect a backlash from Sporting Khalsa when they make the trip to the west...
Skipper Wilson’s return crucial for Diamonds as they look to build on victory
AFC Rushden & Diamonds returned to winning ways at the weekend with a dramatic late victory at Coventry Sphinx in the Pitching-In Northern Premier...
Harriman relief as Diamonds deliver last-gasp victory at Coventry Sphinx
Boss Michael Harriman admitted he was a relieved man after AFC Rushden & Diamonds claimed a first win in 11 matches on Saturday - but they left it...
Boss Harriman left frustrated as wasteful Diamonds suffer Coventry Sphinx setback
Michael Harriman was left to rue AFC Rushden & Diamonds' wasteful finishing as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Coventry Sphinx at Hayden Road...
Members News: Ex Sky Blues Midfielder Is 41 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...
Shocking start ensures struggling Diamonds are downed at Sutton Coldfield
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Michael Harriman was left to rue a shocking start to the game from his players as they were beaten 2-1 at Sutton...
Taylor at the double as Diamonds survive late scare to see off Bugbrooke
AFC Rushden & Diamonds survived a scare as they beat Bugbrooke St Michael's 3-1 to progress into the semi-finals of the NFA Hillier Senior Cup on...
Tamworth manager quits support worker job to become full-time boss days before Tottenham FA Cup clash
TAMWORTH have invested a chunk of their FA Cup cash windfall to secure Andy Peaks as their full-time boss.
The 54-year-old has been rewarded for...
Diamonds boost squad by landing attacking full-back David Adegbola from St Ives
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have boosted their squad with the signing of attacking full-back David Adegbola.
Tamworth boss reveals BEER is the secret weapon behind incredible FA Cup run as The Lambs eye Tottenham scalp
ANDY PEAKS will never forget his first match in charge of Tamworth.
Instead of battling for points in a relegation dogfight, he was sinking PINTS...
My dad’s a Double-winning Arsenal cult hero and I’m ready to do him proud by dumping bitter rivals Spurs out of FA Cup
CHRIS WREH has more reasons than most to dump Tottenham out of the FA Cup.
Spurs travel to fifth tier side Tamworth on Sunday in the third...
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AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Michael Harriman was pleased to see his side 'stop the rot' with a 1-1 draw at Lougborough Students on New Year's Day.
Boss Harriman satisfied as Diamonds ‘stop the rot’ at Loughborough
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Michael Harriman was pleased to see his side 'stop the rot' with a 1-1 draw at Lougborough Students on New Year's Day.
Steelmen on the up after derby success, while Doughboys deliver Boxing Day treat
Corby Town are back up to second in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division after they enjoyed Boxing Day derby delight at county...
Unhappy Harriman says Diamonds got what they deserved in Lye defeat
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Michael Harriman said his team got exactly what they deserved in their 2-1 defeat at relegation-threatened Lye Town on...
Loan Watch: Saturday, 21st December 2024
There are a handful of Saddlers currently out on loan, with players from the academy and first-team looking to impress and potentially force their...
Diamonds gear up for Darlaston as they aim to get back to winning ways
AFC Rushden & Diamonds look to get back to winning ways on Saturday when they entertain Darlaston Town at Hayden Road (ko 3pm).
Diamonds out to end winless run and get back on track
AFC Rushden & Diamonds will look to end a three-match winless run when they travel to rock-bottom Grantham Town on Saturday.
'Polar Opposites' says Mace as City return to winning ways
Adam Mace has called his sides dominant performance over AFC Rushden and Diamonds a 'polar opposite' to their loss, by the same score line, last...
LIVE: Worcester City play at home to AFC Rushden and Diamonds
Worcester City FC are looking for a bounce-back win against AFC Rushden and Diamonds. The side have enjoyed a fantastic month, winning all but one...
Diamonds go to high-flyers Worcester, Doughboys entertain basement boys
AFC Rushden & Diamonds felt it was a case of two points dropped in Saturday's derby against county rivals Wellingborough Town at a wet and windy...
Cornes and Mace confident of bounce-back performance against AFC Rushden and Diamonds
Worcester City FC 'look forward to the challenge' of a tough game this weekend against AFC Rushden and Diamonds.
33 feelgood photos from the 2003 Hartlepool United promotion party against Scunthorpe United, Rochdale, Shrewsbury Town and Rushden and Diamonds
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Boss Harriman confident Rushden can bounce back against Doughboys
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have a mouthwatering local derby to look forward to on Saturday with the visit of local rivals Wellingborough Town to...
Harriman urges in-form Diamonds to maintain levels as they head to Racing Club Warwick
Michael Harriman is warning his in-form AFC Rushden & Diamonds players they can’t afford to drop their levels as they prepare for a tricky-looking...
In-form Diamonds on the up as Coleshill are swept aside at Hayden Road
AFC Rushden & Diamonds moved to within two points of the promotion play-off places with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Coleshill Town on Saturday.
DIAMONDS SHINE AGAIN
DIV 1 MIDLANDS AFC RUSHDEN & D 3 COLESHILL TOWN 1 By Paul Judd AFC RUSHDEN & Diamonds earned an […]
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Diamonds boss Harriman taking the positives from heartbreaking Quorn loss
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Michael Harriman is focusing on the positives despite his side suffering last-gasp heartbreak in Saturday's 2-1 defeat...
Diamonds boss Harriman relishing test against title-chasing Quorn
In-form AFC Rushden & Diamonds head to title-chasing Quorn on Saturday for what promises to be one of their toughest tests to date.
Boss Harriman happy that Diamonds are heading in the right direction
Michael Harriman believes AFC Rushden & Diamonds are 'evolving and improving' every week.
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...
Harriman praises Diamonds' fighting spirit as Green leaves it late to rescue point
Michael Harriman was delighted AFC Rushden & Diamonds' fighting spirit as they rescued a point with a late, late goal in their Pitching-In Nothern...