The Maunsell Cup was claimed for a fourth time infront of the Rushden fans as two top-drawer goals either side of half-time gave the Diamonds a deserved win over League One side Peterborough United.
Despite manager Garry Hill being unable to attend, the backroom staff put out a strong line up, and also giving new player-coach [...]

Rushden and Diamonds manager Garry Hill has announced his Club Captain and Team Captain for the forthcoming season. Experienced midfielder Curtis Woodhouse will take on the role of Team Captain, taking charge of ‘on field’ activities. Andy Burgess, the clubs’ longest serving player, will become Club Captain, taking charge of ‘off field’ activities. Burgess will [...]

Rushden and Diamonds youngsters Sam Smith and Jake Beecroft are said to be ‘delighted’ to have signed new 3-year contracts.
Powerful striker Smith, made his debut towards the end of last season after being spotted whilst playing for Corby Town Under 18’s. After several unfortunate attempts, Sam finally scored his first senior goal against champions Aldershot [...]

Rushden and Diamonds have signed defensive pairing Sagi Burton and Gareth Jelleyman on deals that run until the end of the forthcoming season. Both players impressed manager Garry Hill during pre-season friendlies with Halstead Town, and, in particular, Portimonense SC and Bristol City whilst in the Algarve.
Thirty year-old Burton, a Barbados international, arrives at Nene [...]

A 34th minute goal from Dean McDonald ensured that Rushden and Diamonds fought off the challenge of a strong Bristol City side. In a match played in intense heat, excellent defending limited the Robins’ chances, while Rushden had several chances to perhaps win the game more comfortably. Rushden started with the same team that drew [...]

Portimonense SC 3-3 Rushden and Diamonds
Although it was only a friendly, Garry Hill must be feeling aggrieved that his side let a lead slip 3 times in the searing heat of the Algarve coast. The Portuguese second tier side provided a stern test for the Blue Square Premier 4th favourites, although it must be taken [...]

Following a request by Wrexham, Rushden will now play the Dragons on Sunday August 17th at Nene Park because Wrexham are due to play York City live on TV the Thursday before. Also, the scheduled away fixture at Lewes for Saturday Semptember 13th has been moved to Thursday September 11th with a 7:45 pm kick-off. [...]

Rushden and Diamonds midfielder Tom Shaw has decided to leave Nene Park by mutual consent, because he feels his first team chances will be limited this forthcoming season. 21 year old Shaw played over 50 games for the club after joining the clubs youth set-up in 2002, and scored 6 goals.
However, in his place, [...]

Halstead Town 0-7 Rushden and Diamonds
The difference in quality was obvious at Rosemary Lane as Garry Hill named a team consisting of experience, young talent and triallists. In heavy rain, Rushden lined up in their red kit, with Alan Marriott in goal, Curtis Osano at right-back, and triallists Justyn Roberts, Sagi Burton and Gareth Jelleyman [...]

Manager Garry Hill has signed experienced goalkeeper Alan Marriott from Lincoln City as he looks to put the finishing touches to his squad. Marriott, who spent 9 seasons with the Imps, has signed a two year deal to become the Diamonds No 1 for the forthcoming season.
Marriott started his career with Tottenhams youth team [...]