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💎 VOLUNTEER APPEAL 💎 At AFC Rushden & Diamonds, we’re more than a club — we’re a community, built and run by volunteers who care deeply about what this club stands for. But right now, we need more hands, more voices, more people. The latest episode of This is Rushden shares real stories from our volunteers; what they love, why they give their time, and what being part of the club means to them. Whether it’s the buzz of matchday or helping behind the scenes during the week, there’s a place here for everyone. You don’t need experience. Just a bit of time and a willingness to get involved. Maybe you’re: • Missing that team feeling • Looking to meet new people • Wanting to give back to your community • Ready to get off the sofa and do something meaningful This club belongs to its community, and that includes *you*. If you can spare some time and want to get involved... 📩 Email: contactus@afc-diamonds.com and take the first step to becoming part of something special. #Volunteer #CommunityClub #AFCRD #NonLeagueFootball #GetInvolved

NEW SIGNING ✍️ | John-Joe O’Toole AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to announce the HUGE signing of… John-Joe O’Toole! A legend in the area, he has made nearly 500 league appearances across his career, including promotion at Northampton Town. A central midfielder, John-Joe joins to give us the reinforcement and experience needed to kick on in the 2nd half the season! Welcome JJ!! 💎

Welcome to Rushden...

@J_Kalicki Social Media team is the best we've ever seen. Keep up the good work - doing absolute bits 👊

A really rewarding year on the Social Media side 💎 Huge thanks to supporters for the love shown to the new club graphics/matchday commentary & general content. Myself & our other SM volunteers genuinely appreciate it. Bring on 2026 🙌

@A_Raz9 Thanks Alex, let’s keep it rolling! 🤝

@J_Kalicki Thanks for your help mate. Literally couldn't do it without you. 💎

NEW SERIES 📹 Introducing the first episode of a brand new series we’re calling, This Is Rushden. Experience a Hayden Road matchday, from start to finish. We put out a call recently for a volunteer videographer. Diamonds supporter @olliecycles answered that call and got to work on Saturday. 🤝 Watch Now!

SUPPORT AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS NEW HOME AT SLATER’S LODGE ✍️ Since 2011, AFC Rushden & Diamonds has been a centre of our community 💎⚽ Through football, youth programmes & local events, the club has changed lives and brought people together. Now, we have the chance to secure Slater’s Lodge as a permanent home by supporting the inclusion of Slater’s Lodge in the North Northamptonshire Local Plan 🏟️ More than just a ground, it will be a sustainable community hub — a place for sport, learning & local events for generations to come. Your support is vital. Please sign the petition today, share and repost and help us make Slater’s Lodge a reality 👉 chng.it/QtFSKfP5d9

A New Era Begins... @NRGUKGroup | #NewEra | #UptheRushden

🗓️ 2025/26 FIXTURES RELEASED‼️ Introducing the 2025/26 season fixtures for The Diamonds! 💎 We start our campaign at Home to @ShepshedDynamo What do you think Diamonds fans? #UpTheDiamonds | @NorthernPremLge

@AFCRD @BallerLeagueUK @GingeUpdates @angryginge13 🔥

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 👇

*𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦…* *𝗔𝗙𝗖 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗱𝗲𝗻 & 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆’𝘀 𝟮.𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.* The partnership, which had seen Rebel Energy feature prominently throughout the Club, including as front-of-shirt sponsor, allowed our Club to navigate away from a very difficult financial period. For that, we will always be thankful. Vice Chairman and Commercial Director, Alex Raspin said, “On behalf of everyone at AFC Rushden & Diamonds, I would like to once again thank the guys at Rebel Energy for their unwavering support over the past 2-and-a-half years.” “The Club now enters a critical period where we must ensure that we find a new Main Club Sponsor for the 2025/26 season, and hopefully beyond.” “AFC Rushden & Diamonds is a Community Benefit Society (CBS), which is for organisations that wish to operate on a not-for-profit basis for purposes that benefit the community as a whole. Being fan-owned and volunteer-run means that every penny generated by the Club, commercial revenue or otherwise, is fed directly back in to the Club.” “𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲. 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗙𝗖 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗱𝗲𝗻 & 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀. 𝗡𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀.” “Our Board of Directors is formed of an elected group of supporters, with elections held each year. Those Directors are often in full-time work, with children and families, but combine their roles within our Football Club with ‘normal life’, ultimately for the benefit of the Community. In total, at the time of writing, we have over seventy volunteers giving up their time to ensure that AFC Rushden & Diamonds not only survive, but grow and thrive.” “We are seeking a brand, either local, national or multi-national that aligns with our community values, would like to partner with us for other charitable causes locally and wants to play a part in our exciting journey. In return, there are a host of associated benefits for our new Main Club Sponsor to enjoy, including the highly-visible front-of-shirt sponsorship.” The Club’s new Commercial Pack for the 2025/26 season is now available. To learn more about Main Club Sponsorship, or indeed any of the Club’s commercial packages starting from £20, please email Alex Raspin directly – alex.raspin@afc-diamonds.com

@_katiemoorex So sorry to hear! Thinking of you and your family! 💎

always in a diamonds shirt🥹 i love you so much dad, keep the shots going up there 🪽🤍❤️‍🩹xxx

NEW & IMPROVED ONLINE SHOP | We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Online Club Shop. 📱 Designed specifically for mobile ⚡️ Navigate between products quicker ⏳ 10% off for first 10 customers with promo code FIRST10 Buy your replica kits, leisurewear, training gear and more now 👇 afcdiamonds-shop.com

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! 💎 youtube.com/user/aysAwayd

Our 2024-25 fixture list in full! 🗓️💎 #UptheDiamonds | @NorthernPremLge

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR SEASON TICKET? You have just 13 days to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing: 🎫 £216 Adult / £162 Concession 💷 £10.28 a game / £7.71 a game ⚽️ 21 Home league games - Up from 19 ⏳ Available until midnight 20th June 🔗 afcdiamondsshop.com/tickets.asp Reminder that the Club Shop at Hayden Road will be open from 5pm - 7pm on Monday 10th June for fans to buy their Season Tickets in person!

Been an absolute pleasure. Thank you for all your support so far. Let’s do this together. 💎💎

🎬 THE GREATEST ESCAPE - The Finale On the 12th January, the club sat on 4 points. Needing playoff form to even think of surviving. In the following 3 months, 25 points were won, leading us to this…. The last game of the season, The finale of The Greatest Escape… 💎💎💎