Rushden and Diamonds was formed on 21 April 1992 by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds. The move was the brainchild of Max Griggs ( the owner of Dr martens). On 22 August 1992, Ollie Kearns scored the first league goal in the club's history, against Bilston Town in the Southern League Midland Division. The club's first few seasons were remarkable for the success the team enjoyed, finishing 3rd in the Southern League Midland Division in their inaugural season. The following year they won the division, winning promotion to the Southern League Premier Division, and two years later the Diamonds were again promoted as champions. The team had gained promotion to the Football Conference after just four years as a club.
things went downhill soon after
Rushden & Diamonds played their home games at Nene Park. the stadium has a capacity of 6,441 (4,641 seated).
Initially the home of Irthlingborough Diamonds (the ground was obtained from the water board in 1969, providing the home for Irthlingborough Diamonds for over 20 years.[20]), the stadium became the home of Rushden and Diamonds following the merger, and underwent major improvements during the 1990s and early 2000s as the club climbed up through the divisions.
The ground has also played host to England U21s games, as well as England C internationals. It served as a training camp for athletes competing at the 2012 London Olympics.
it now sits empty..
Visited with @The devil child
Inside the scoreboard
An excellent save by Mr Donut, some of the crowd are on the pitch, they think its all over
It is now......
things went downhill soon after
Rushden & Diamonds played their home games at Nene Park. the stadium has a capacity of 6,441 (4,641 seated).
Initially the home of Irthlingborough Diamonds (the ground was obtained from the water board in 1969, providing the home for Irthlingborough Diamonds for over 20 years.[20]), the stadium became the home of Rushden and Diamonds following the merger, and underwent major improvements during the 1990s and early 2000s as the club climbed up through the divisions.
The ground has also played host to England U21s games, as well as England C internationals. It served as a training camp for athletes competing at the 2012 London Olympics.
it now sits empty..
Visited with @The devil child
Inside the scoreboard
An excellent save by Mr Donut, some of the crowd are on the pitch, they think its all over
It is now......
