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NEW SIGNING โ๏ธ | BILLY SHARP
After 21 years away, AFC Rushden & Diamonds are excited to announce that @billysharp10 becomes a Diamond once again. Billy scored the first of 299 goals for Rushden & Diamonds back in 2005.
The man who put the ball in the cobblers net, has 299 career goals spanning over 22 years. Featuring for RDFC, Sheffield United Doncaster Rovers, Southampton, & Scunthorpe to name a few!
Billy comes in to help the Club with James Clifton being suspended and we canโt wait to see him pull on the shirt one final time as we go to Burton Albion in the FA Cup 1st Round Proper for the first time ever in AFC Rushden & Diamonds history.
Limited tickets for the FA Cup match at Burton are still available:
ticketpass.org/event/EPCDST/โฆ
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The moment James Clifton sealed a major cupset for @AFCRD, booking their place in the #EmiratesFACup fourth round qualifying for only the second time in their history! ๐คฉ
๐ฅ @olliecycles
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FULL TIME!!
ITS OVER! Diamonds are in the 4th Qualifying Round!!
Unbelievable, just unbelievable spirit, determination and belief!
That atmosphere ๐ฎโ๐จ
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This Is Rushden Ep.13 - FA Cup 2nd QR
We couldnโt wait until the morning to get this out to the world!
Watch the newest episode of This Is Rushden highlighting our big win in the FA Cup now โฌ๏ธ
youtu.be/OEDUA0wFhds?is=7Yx6โฆ
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๐ Historia que tรบ hiciste, historia por hacer...
๐ @ViniJr
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BECOME A PART OF HISTORY WITH CLUB80
In support of our community ethos, AFC Rushden & Diamonds is proud to announce a unique sponsorship opportunity for our anniversary third kit, supporting local charities or businesses whilst helping push the club forward.
For just ยฃ50 + VAT (ยฃ60) per entry, you can join Club80 โ our community initiative raffle where one lucky winner will secure the chance to have their business or chosen charityโs logo proudly displayed on the front of our commemorative 80th Anniversary shirt.
For anyone wishing to support a charity of their choosing or be in with a chance to promote their own business join Club80 by clicking the link below:
๐afcdiamonds-shop.com/productโฆ
With unlimited entries available, you can increase your chances of winning while showing your support for our fan-owned, community football club as we celebrate a landmark moment in our journey.
Every Club80 partner will receive:
โญ A dedicated Club80 feature page in our matchday programme, highlighting participating businesses and organisations throughout the season.
๐ The opportunity to play a special role in celebrating the legacy of Irthlingborough Diamonds FC and supporting the future of AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
The winning entry will receive:
๐ Front-of-shirt sponsorship โ their logo of choice featured on the official AFC Rushden & Diamonds 80th Anniversary shirt, worn by the team and available for supporters to purchase.
๐ Access to our Brand Champion scheme, giving you bespoke social media promotions across our channels
๐๏ธ Two Corporate Hospitality Season Tickets, providing a premium matchday experience throughout the season.
This is a fantastic chance to showcase your business or champion a cause close to your heart whilst connecting with our supporters, and become part of a historic anniversary season.
Entry closes at midnight on August 2nd - don't miss out!
*Please note that a minimum of 40 partners are required. Should this not be reached, all purchases will be refunded.
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MORE THAN MATCHDAYS๐
AFC Rushden & Diamonds is more than just a club, and we are more than just matchdays. Our new home project will provide facilities and infrastructure for our entire community. A new home means a safe and purpose built place for our youth sides, our new womenโs and girlsโ pathway and our walking football sides.
Picture the community coming together for a Diamonds Food Festival, or for Health and Wellbeing sessions run by local businesses out of our facilities - the possibilities are endless.
We want to provide a place open throughout the week and rooted in the community it serves.
Slaterโs Lodge is the perfect opportunity to show just what our club can do and give back to our local area for their decades of support.
We need your help.
Visit the website - afcdiamondsnewhome.com/
Sign the petition - c.org/WZJVzqr9n8
#AFCRD #Rushden #OurTownOurDiamonds #SlatersLodge
@NNorthantsC @NorthantsFA @Sport_England @FootballFoundtn
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Think you've got what it takes?
Test your skills and manage the Diamonds in the upcoming @nlfm_game
Huge thanks to the team for getting us involved, we can't wait for release ๐
Non-League Football Manager ๐ค @AFCRD
The Diamonds are an official partner club. The Step 4 side will have their real badge in the game as we continue building a football management experience dedicated entirely to the #NonLeague pyramid.
More clubs to be revealed daily!
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Non-League Football Manager ๐ค @AFCRD
The Diamonds are an official partner club. The Step 4 side will have their real badge in the game as we continue building a football management experience dedicated entirely to the #NonLeague pyramid.
More clubs to be revealed daily!
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๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! ๐ค๐โฃ
- We are a club at the heart of our community, with over 400 people coming through our gates every matchday to watch their local team ๐ฅ
- Our academy & community teams have 800+ children wearing our clubโs badge with pride every season ๐
- As a club we generate in excess of ยฃ800,000 per annum in social value to our local community, improving access to sport and physical & mental wellbeing โค๏ธ
- We cooperate and collaborate with an abundance of local charities and initiatives ๐๏ธ
- AFC Rushden & Diamonds have a worldwide reach, with part-owners in 8 different countries ๐
- And of course, we are the biggest football club in East Northamptonshire giving great awareness for your brand ๐ช๐ผ
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Please read through our updated commercial pack below, and reach out to either [email protected] or [email protected] if you wish to play a part in our exciting journey! โค๐#StrongerTogether
๐drive.google.com/file/d/1GbEโฆ
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๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ AFC Rushden & Diamonds
2026-2029 Third Kit by Macron
๐๏ธ afcdiamonds-shop.com/collectโฆ
#KitNews
A legacy, remade.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are proud to unveil our new third kit for 2026 through to 2029.
๐afcdiamonds-shop.com/collectโฆ
A design with our history at its core, the blue and red quartered shirt pays homage to the original Irthlingborough Diamonds, formed eighty years ago. The team would go on to merge with Rushden Town FC in 1992 to form the original Rushden & Diamonds FC.
We are not just a club. We are a community, proud of our history and honoured to continue the legacy.
The Irthlingborough Diamonds 80th Anniversary kit is available to pre-order via our website now. Alternatively, head to our club shop tomorrow to pre-order a piece of our history.
Shirts ordered between April-June 2026 will arrive at the beginning of July.
If you would like your shirt to be sponsorless, please state this in the 'special instructions' field in the cart. Please note, this is only available for the initial batch of pre-orders. Our thanks to shirt sponsors @Fuel_sell and KTD Plumbing and Heating Ltd. for supporting this opportunity.
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afcdiamonds-shop.com/collectโฆ
@AFCRD | #DiamondPledges
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Fan-owned. Community-led. Built around supporters.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds is a club that does things differently.
We're proud to be partnering as Official Ticketing Partner ๐ค
Full story: fanbaseclub.com/theclubhouseโฆ
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