Who put the ball in the Kettering net? Super @billysharp10 did. 💎

An here it is!@liamdolman 's rocket against @tamworthfc 👏🚀⚽️

You’ll forever be our No1, Dale 🧤💎⚽️

There are absolutely no words, our thoughts are with his family. He will be greatly missed

NEW SIGNING | Tyler Winters AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to welcome 19 year old striker Tyler Winters to the club! The young striker has lit up the world’s tv screens as one of the top scorers playing in the @BallerLeagueUK for Yanited managed by the popular UK streamer @angryginge13 in the inaugural season on Sky Sports. We have beaten off a host of higher level clubs to his signature. Last season Tyler was under contract at Peterborough Sports. He was also an integral part of Spalding United’s promotion winning squad under Sandy in 2023/24 after joining from Peterborough United’s U18s. See what @Tylerwinters101 is about below 👇

14.12.10. 💔 You'll forever be our No1, Dale 💎

Our thoughts are with Justin Edinburgh’s family at this time, he was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed by everyone

Your new AFC Rushden & Diamonds Interim Manager - Andy Burgess

We're delighted to be welcoming @ellis_platten and the Away Days Youtube Channel to Hayden Road this coming Saturday for our opening game of the season. The channel has over 400,000 subscribers and we're thrilled to get involved! Ellis and the team will be taking over Hospitality in the Oak Room for a number of his subscribers for a forthcoming video. If you see him around the ground, please say hello and make him welcome! 💎 piped.video/user/aysAwayd

Happy Birthday Dale, You’ll forever be our No 1, Your trophy is in safe hands 🧤

On It’s way to you @JordanShirts RIP Jordan #sinnott25

Please Welcome Our New Manager! AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to announce the appointment of Elliot Sandy as the Club’s First Team Manager. Elliot will of course be no stranger to Diamonds supporters. As a player, Elliot began his career with Cogenhoe United before moving on to Brackley Town, where he enjoyed a very successful spell across 8 years. Subsequently, Elliot moved on to Leamington and latterly Corby and Kettering, before joining the Diamonds for a short period of time at the tail end of the 2015/16 season, scoring in the play-off final at St. Ives Town. Following this, successful playing spells followed at the likes of Banbury and Corby before moving in to off-field roles firstly at Corby as Assistant Manager, but most notably at Spalding United. Elliot joined Spalding initially as interim manager, leading the Tulips to a third place finish in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands and ultimately defeat in the play-offs. The following season, Elliot and Spalding made amends by winning the league in 2023/24, before departing the Club. Reaction from Elliot on his appointment will arrive shortly via AFCRDTV. Elliot will be joined in the dugout by Jim Le Masurier, who will take up the position of Assistant Manager. Jim is a very well-known and well-respected local coach. He has held managerial roles at Rushden & Higham Untied, Raunds Town and Desborough Town, before he joined Kettering as Assistant Manager in October 2023. A managerial restructure shortly after Jim joined Kettering led to him being First Team Manager there between November ’23 – February ’24, before he departed the Poppies that summer. Joining Elliot and Jim will once again be Ryan Seaman, who will retain his role as both Head of Academy and First Team Coach, providing continuity whilst ensuring that a clear pathway in to the AFC Rushden & Diamonds first team remains in place for those in the Academy, something which Elliot is fully on board with. Chairman Rob Usher had this to say: “I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Elliot to the Club as our new permanent First Team Manager.” “As a Board we decided to act swiftly and efficiently to bring in a Manager that had experience of Step 4 football and an established network of player contacts and Elliot excels in both of those categories, having been a part of the fabric of Northamptonshire Football for many years before moving into a First Team Management that saw him win this league just two seasons ago. Through conversations over the past couple of days we were also impressed by his commitment to work with parts of the infrastructure of the Club that we value, namely the continuation of the Head of Academy's continued involvement in the First Team set up that brought us a realisation of our pathway so successfully last year.” “I have been impressed with Elliott's ambition to win and the ideas he has around building a structure to ensure this. A management team of Elliot, Jim and Ryan will be a huge catalyst in realising our Club's ambition to push forward and I am confident that the dynamic of the relationship between the Board and the First Team Management will inspire both parties to keep making significant improvement on our shared targets and ambitions.” After the events of the past week, the Club have decided to extend the Early Bird Season Ticket deadline by another week, until Sunday 8th June. Supporters are able to purchase their Season Tickets, at a reduced rate from last season, here: afcdiamonds-shop.com/collect… As it stands, Elliot’s first game in charge will be at Ashby Ivanhoe on Saturday 5th July, with his first competitive game in charge against Northampton ON Chenecks in the Hillier Senior Cup on Thursday 17th July.

🚨 CLUB STATEMENT afcdiamonds.com/club-stateme…

We are going up!

Nunn Is Our Man! Please welcome Chris Nunn as the Club’s new First Team Manager. Read more below… afcdiamonds.com/club-announc…

🚨 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫🚨 We are delighted to confirm that @AndyBurgess_11 has been appointed as the Club’s First Team Manager on a permanent basis 💎😃 afcdiamonds.com/andy-burgess…

HARRIMAN TO LEAD THE DIAMONDS The Club are delighted to announce that Michael Harriman has been appointed First Team Manager on a permanent basis. With Tom Lorraine continuing as Assistant Manager! Lets give Michael & Tom our support this weekend at Hayden Road! 💎💎💎

Always our no 1

Forever our No1

AFCRD ✅✅✅❌✅ KTFC ❌✅✅❌ DIAMONDS WINNNNNN

Forever our No 1

FULL TIME! WHAT A PERFORMANCE

Welcome Andy Burgess! 💎😀🤝 afcdiamonds.com/andy-burgess…

As confirmed by the @FA moments ago, the Diamonds will continue to compete in the @NorthernPremLge Midland Division next season! 💎💎💎

𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲? 👀 Today will be Liam Dolman’s 300th appearance for the club if he plays any part of today’s match against @SportingFC.🤞💎 #clubman

Thank you to everyone donating tonight £812.88 raised for @JE3Foundation

THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS🤩 #TheGreatestEscape is still on!!!

NEW SIGNING | Jake Duffy AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to welcome central midfielder Jake Duffy as Elliot Sandy’s 3rd new signing for the season! Jake has been part of Team of the Seasons at step 4 in 3 consecutive years; 21/22, 22/23 & 23/24. Winning back to back promotions from this very division with Stamford and Harborough Town! Jake has plenty of experience with past clubs including Corby, Stamford, Harborough and more recently Aylestone Park.

Sir @Keir_Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party visited Hayden Road earlier today. Discussing the Club from the First Team, to the Moulton Scholarship Partnership, Elite Academy & many successful male & female Community Teams. He also spoke to AFCRDTV ⬇️ piped.video/utdZkEUjd5Y?si=Okhq…

The first team will be wearing the brand new kit on Saturday against @Hednesford_Town thank you to everyone who has their name in the shirt, and also our sponsors and charities @rushdenmind @Fuel_sell @calm @kickitout details for supporters orders will be published soon

FULL TIME: @AFCRD 2-1 @stivestownfc What a performance and result!

This time 7 years ago we watched the football world kick off without our club, 6 years ago we kicked off our reformed club at step 6. Today we play our first ever game at step 3 against @RedditchUtd Thank you to every supporter & member who made this possible. See you at 3pm

DIAMONDS WIN 4-2 ON PENS SNEDS SAVES 2 PENS TO SEND US THROUGH 💎😍

🙏 A reminder, if you need one, about the brilliant work being done by the @JE3Foundation. #JustinsLaw is a campaign for a law change to provide defibrillators in all sporting environments. Read more now on how they are saving lives. 👉 je3foundation.com

Sadly last night Ryan Hughes broke his leg during our friendly against Histon. He is due for surgery this morning, we will bring you updates as they come. Get well soon @RHughes_ , The club are all behind you 💎

Unlucky guys! A monumental effort! You’ve done the local area proud!

Ben Acquaye signs a contract with the club afcdiamonds.com/ben-acquaye-…

NEW SIGNING | The cat was let out of the bag yesterday, however AFC Rushden & Diamonds would like to welcome new signing Michael Harriman to the Club. Michael is a 30 year old defender with over 300 Football League appearances to his name…

Two years ago today, the footballing world lost Justin Edinburgh. He was loved by many and will be missed by us all. Justin, you maybe gone but you will never be forgotten. Our thoughts go out to @Charliedinburgh and the rest of the Edinburgh family today.

HARRIMAN STAYS FOR 2024/25 | The club are glad to announce that Michael Harriman has agreed to remain as First Team Manager for the 2024/25 season! 💎

Full-Time: DIAMONDS WIN!! Diamonds 2 Nuneaton 1. YESSSSS!!!!

GAME OVER! FULL TIME! Rugby Town 0-2 Diamonds. A dominant second half display secures our first away win, first clean sheet and a full 3 points since October! Some cracking goals and a great all round performance. UP THE DIAMONDS! 💎

The Great Escape….

A 𝐇𝐔𝐆𝐄 3 points safely tucked away this afternoon at Hayden Road! What a start for interim manager Andy Burgess 🤩👏

The club has agreed heads of terms for a piece of land in Rushden afcdiamonds.com/afc-rushden-…

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓’𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑! Yes, that’s right, 3 POINTS SECURED AT HAYDEN ROAD ✔️ Happy New Year, Diamonds fans 🙌😍

Three years ago today, the footballing world lost Justin Edinburgh. He was loved by many and will be missed by us all. Justin, you maybe gone but you will never be forgotten. Our thoughts go out to @Charliedinburgh and the rest of the Edinburgh family today.

8 goals in 13 games for @ty_dxx, what a signing he’s been for The Diamonds since he joined in November! 🎯🔥

Today marks the 13th anniversary of the death of Dale Roberts. Never forgotten. Always Diamonds number 1. RIP Dale 💎

Here’s @Fernando_Toxtle’s message to you on rejoining the club, Diamond’s Fans 💎

We are delighted to confirm that despite interest from elsewhere, manager @ChrisNunn1972 has committed to the club for the new season. Here we have an exclusive interview with the Gaffer, with more interviews to follow shortly... 💎 piped.video/lyiS7yocGtA

𝟓𝟎 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐧 On Saturday, Liam Dolman's 2nd minute goal meant that he's now scored 50 goals for AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Congratulations, Bully 👏

Thank you to @MKDonsFC for tonight’s pre seasons friendly at Hayden Road. It was great to see you all, we wish you all the best for the 2022/23 season 👍

✍️ CONTRACT NEWS The Club is pleased to announce that Dean Snedker has committed to the Club for the remainder of the 21/22 season by signing a contract. afcdiamonds.com/dean-snedker…

We are saddened to hear about the passing of former RDFC striker Craig Farrell. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. 💎

A DIAMONDS SHIRT FOR THE AGES! 💎 In collaboration with @MacronSports & with the support of @drmartens. We present a special and commemorative re-make of the much-loved 1998-1999 home & away shirts to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the FA Cup ties with @LUFC.

Happy Birthday, Justin Edinburgh Thinking of you always ❤️ #AFCRD | @JE3Foundation

Goalllllllll !!! 98th minute equaliser from the potent right foot of @EthanJ_1306 !!! 💎💎

All at AFC Rushden & Diamonds are devastated to learn of the passing of Rod Brown following a period of illness. A familiar face on match days at both Nene Park and Hayden Road, Rod was a Diamond through and through. Part of the staff at RDFC, and more recently Matchday Lead and Head Steward for AFC Rushden & Diamonds at Hayden Road, Rod also served a casual vacancy as a Board Member up until becoming unwell towards the end of last season. Details of Rod's funeral will be communicated in due course and arrangements will be made for fans to remember him at an upcoming home game. Rest in peace, Rod. Thanks for everything. 💎

All at AFC Rushden & Diamonds are devastated to learn of the passing of former captain and double-promotion winner Stuart Gray. Stuart, whilst very unwell, attended our Legends Day last summer. Our thoughts are with his young family. Rest in peace, Stuart. 💎

Here is @ellis_platten presenting Man of the Match @RHughes_ with a bottle of bubbly! 💎

FULL TIME AND IT’S A DIAMONDS WIN! 0-4 The great escape continues 👀💎

𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 𝑂𝑓 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ Your AFC Rushden & Diamonds player of the month for November is Ty Deacon. This award will be presented to Ty before kick off on Saturday against Stourbridge FC 💎 📸 @HawkinsImages

WHAT A 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐄! 😱 An unbelievable free-kick from Nathan Tshikuna (@Swift2s_) that ensured all 3 points were heading back to Northamptonshire on Saturday afternoon!

One year ago today, the footballing world lost Justin Edinburgh. He was loved by many and will be missed by us all. Justin, you maybe gone but you will never be forgotten.

Correction 232 plus one cat 🐈 #pitchinvader

Up the 💎s at the #MastersDarts @OfficialPDC

NEW SIGNING | AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to welcome 21 year old Luke Massingham. The towering 6’4” central defender is Chris Nunn’s first signing for the Club…

FULL TIME AFCRD 2-0 Basford Utd Great win!! 💎

An 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 performance from Fernando Bell-Toxtle this afternoon 👍👏

AFC Rushden & Diamonds can confirm this evening that we have signed Ty Deacon from Aylesbury United. Welcome to The Diamonds, Ty 👍

Diamonds ✅❌✅❌ Corby Town ✅❌❌❌❌ DIAMONDS WINNN!!!

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Here at AFC Rushden & Diamonds, we don't often do things the easy way, or the normal way. To get us in to the position to be eligible for a reprieve, what this amazing group of men and women managed to pull off this season is a footballing miracle.

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Fondly remembering Justin Edinburgh on the 6th anniversary of his passing. Justin was a great manager, a great player and, most importantly, a great man. Never forgotten! 💎

Having been with you all yesterday, We are devastated to read this awful news this afternoon. Our thoughts are with you all and with Tom’s friends & family ❤️

Well we won’t see a better pitch this season! #carpet

NEW SIGNING | AFC Rushden & Diamonds are excited to welcome, Jim Burnside. A 30 year old striker joining from @realbedford. Jim made his name at @nptfc averaging close to a-goal-a-game over 3 seasons…

All at AFC Rushden & Diamonds are pleased to announce that Club Man Tim Sams has returned home from KGH following a cardiac arrest suffered a few weeks ago and is recovering well. Our thanks go out to all at The Pemberton Centre for the emergency care they provided on the scene, The Air Ambulance Service for their swift response and all at KGH who have looked after Tim in the last few weeks. We all wish Tim a speedy and full recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to Hayden Road when he his back to his best!

GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL DIAMONDS! Ty Deacon with his first goal for the Diamonds 💎 1-1

FULL TIME!! AFC Rushden & Diamonds - 3 Boldmere St Michaels - 2

👋 Good Afternoon! Just a completely unrelated reminder that your local lower league clubs need your support now more than ever. #AFCRD

🆕🏠 DIAMONDS RETURN TO THE DOG & DUCK The club is pleased to advise supporters that Part Owners have overwhelmingly voted to return to the Dog & Duck in Wellingborough as the club’s new home ground, ending our 7 year tenure at Hayden Road Read below👇 afcdiamonds.com/sgm-voting-r…

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FULL TIME SCORE Stourbridge FC 0 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 What a win for the Diamonds!

🎶 Who put the ball in the Cobblers' net? Super Billy Sharp did! 🎶 He may have only made 16 appearances for RDFC, that only served to enhance his legendary status.

NEW SIGNING | AFC Rushden & Diamonds are excited to announce the signing of Charlie Pattison. This 22 year old midfielder joins us from AFC Dunstable…

ONE HUNDRED | Tom Lorraine has reached his 100th goal for AFC Rushden & Diamonds this evening against @PSLFC. Congratulations @TomLorraine9 #AFCRD 📸 @HawkinsImages

REMEMBERING JUSTIN | Today would have been Justin Edinburgh’s 54th Birthday. Justin was a great player, great manager for RDFC and most importantly a great man. We remember him today and his legacy that lives on through the @JE3Foundation 💎

Jordan Graham made his home debut on Saturday against Leiston FC. 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐖𝐀𝐘 to score your first Diamonds goal 😲

How good was this guy today! @Benheath96

NEW SIGNING ✍️ | Bruno Andrade AFC Rushden & Diamonds can announce the dual registration of Bruno Andrade from National League North side @BedfordTown. Bruno had a very successful 24/25 season winning promotion to step 2 but he also won the debut season of @BallerLeagueUK with @SDSFootballClub . 🗣️ Elliot Sandy on his latest signing “Delighted to be able to bring Bruno to the club, he has football league experience and was part of a Bedford team that won step 3 last season. This is a real coup for the club and I can’t wait to see him performing in a Diamond shirt.” Bruno’s other former clubs include Maidstone Utd, Maidenhead Utd, Stevenage, Salford City & Lincoln City.

🎶 Liam Dolman, Rushden's Centre Half! 🎶 One of the first names on this and any other teamsheet. With 2 promotions, 302 appearances and 50 goals from centre back, Bully is the definition of a Legend! Fresh from his title win with Tamworth, Liam will be joining us on 30th July

AFC Rushden & Diamonds can confirm that we have signed Ravi Shamsi from Nuneaton Borough. Welcome to The Diamonds, Ravi 💎

FULL TIME: @AFCRD 4-0 @BedfordTown

We're very sad to announce that the ultimate AFC Rushden and Diamonds legend Tom Lorraine will be hanging up his boots at the end of the 2023/24 season and alongside that, he'll be leaving his role as Assistant Manager too.

NEW SIGNING | Gary Mulligan AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to welcome central defender Gary Mulligan to club for the 2025/26 season! Gary has played for Harborough Town for the past 3.5 seasons, making 80 appearances! The name may ring a bell to some fans as Gary featured for RDFC just 21 years ago.