Nene Park,
Diamond Way, Irthlingborough, Northants., NN9 5QF
T: 01933 652000
F: 01933 650418
W: www.thediamondsfc.premiumtv.co.uk
Who
Are... Rushden & Diamonds FC?
It's been a rollercoaster journey for Rushden & Diamonds FC since the merger between
Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992. Within ten years of their existence
they found themselves promoted as champions of the then Division Three into Division Two.
But from there, the story changed and things took a dramatic slide.
Relegation after just one season in Division Two saw them drop back into the now newly
named League Two. Threatening to drop like a stone, the Diamonds survived relegation by
just one place in 2004/5 but ended up rooted to the bottom in 2005/6 and returned to the
Conference five seasons after winning it. After a mediocre season in the 2006/7 and 2007/8
seasons, the club has spent big to try and make an impression on the promotion push in
2009.
The signatures of Lee Phillips and Daryl Clare are a huge statement of intent for the
Northants club, and they will undoubtedly be looking for a return on that investment. The
Diamonds are looking to build a squad capable of regaining their League status, and could
be a force to be reckoned with.
BoroGuide Prediction: 6th
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