Rushden & Diamonds Football Club
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Semi Final Playoff
Semi-final Playoff 1st leg
Derby County 1-1 Rushden & Diamonds (Petrucci)
The home side dominated for most part of the match and they were unlucky not to ****** a victory here. They even needed an injury time goal to grab a draw after Petrucci had given Rushden & Diamonds the lead in the 59th minute.
Semi-final Playoff 2nd leg
Rushden & Diamonds (Subotic) 1-0 Derby County
Aggregate: 2-1
Rossi's boys played much better from their previous game and somehow deserved this victory. They are now through to the finals and will meet Leeds United at Wembley.
Derby County 1-1 Rushden & Diamonds (Petrucci)
The home side dominated for most part of the match and they were unlucky not to ****** a victory here. They even needed an injury time goal to grab a draw after Petrucci had given Rushden & Diamonds the lead in the 59th minute.
Semi-final Playoff 2nd leg
Rushden & Diamonds (Subotic) 1-0 Derby County
Aggregate: 2-1
Rossi's boys played much better from their previous game and somehow deserved this victory. They are now through to the finals and will meet Leeds United at Wembley.
Playoff Finals
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Coca-Cola Championship Playoff Final
Leeds Utd 1-0 Rushden & Diamonds
Despite battling hard and still without their manager on the bench, Rushden & Diamonds were unable to avoid defeat as they went down to a late powerful strike by Luciano Becchio. It will be another season for The Diamonds in the Championship.
Leeds Utd 1-0 Rushden & Diamonds
Despite battling hard and still without their manager on the bench, Rushden & Diamonds were unable to avoid defeat as they went down to a late powerful strike by Luciano Becchio. It will be another season for The Diamonds in the Championship.
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End of Season Conclusion
New Record for League Position
Stadium Expansion Plan
After so long of waiting, the board has finally decided to expand the stadium by 2215 seats.
New Record for League Position
Stadium Expansion Plan
After so long of waiting, the board has finally decided to expand the stadium by 2215 seats.
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Fans' Player of The Year
Yet again, for the second season in a row, Rushden & Diamonds captain, Andy Butler has been named as the Fans' Player of The Year.
Rushden's Best 11
Yet again, for the second season in a row, Rushden & Diamonds captain, Andy Butler has been named as the Fans' Player of The Year.
Rushden's Best 11
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Rushden's Profits
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Start of Season 13/14
Season Expectations
Rusden's manager Valentino Rossi has told the board that his side will be able to achieve at least a top half finish or even fighting for a place for promotion to the top flight. Therefore, Rossi was given an improved sum of $2.2mil for the transfer budget compared to last season's $30k.
Title Odds
Yet again, the bookmakers have tipped Rushden & Diamonds not to have any much impact for this season even though they finished 4th in the last campaign.
Season Expectations
Rusden's manager Valentino Rossi has told the board that his side will be able to achieve at least a top half finish or even fighting for a place for promotion to the top flight. Therefore, Rossi was given an improved sum of $2.2mil for the transfer budget compared to last season's $30k.
Title Odds
Yet again, the bookmakers have tipped Rushden & Diamonds not to have any much impact for this season even though they finished 4th in the last campaign.
Cheers Chris and thx for being my supporter! (H)
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Stunning News!
Rushden & Diamonds boss Valentino Rossi was unable to stop the board from accepting a bid of $2.4mil from Newcastle for Davide Petrucci whom he consider as a future star.
Other Transfers
Valentino Rossi managed to snap up former Zaragoza striker Ruben Rochina on a cheap which many considered it as a coup.
Enthusiastic attacking midfielder Lee Tomlin was given the green light to go by his former manager in order to build up on his career. It was a tough decision for Valentino Rossi but he felt that it's time for Tomlin to move on.
Rushden & Diamonds boss Valentino Rossi was unable to stop the board from accepting a bid of $2.4mil from Newcastle for Davide Petrucci whom he consider as a future star.
Other Transfers
Valentino Rossi managed to snap up former Zaragoza striker Ruben Rochina on a cheap which many considered it as a coup.
Enthusiastic attacking midfielder Lee Tomlin was given the green light to go by his former manager in order to build up on his career. It was a tough decision for Valentino Rossi but he felt that it's time for Tomlin to move on.
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Unlucky on playoff final it. You are still doing amazing!
Pre Season Results
Rushden & Diamonds had a fairly good warm up matches notching up 3 wins and 2 draws. The scoreline against GH Academy didn't reflect the amount of key chances that we had even though attacking midfielder Atila Filkor was sent off in the 2nd minute. A couple of nice results as well against top flight West Ham and Sunderland.
Rushden & Diamonds had a fairly good warm up matches notching up 3 wins and 2 draws. The scoreline against GH Academy didn't reflect the amount of key chances that we had even though attacking midfielder Atila Filkor was sent off in the 2nd minute. A couple of nice results as well against top flight West Ham and Sunderland.
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*Thx Chris and matyfatymole! (H)
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August Results
A good start to the new season for Rossi's boys with a nice win against Cardiff and a huge result against Wycombe in the 1st round of the league cup. Following that was a narrow victory against Plymouth and a couple of draws away from home in the league. In the 2nd round of the league cup, Rushden had to travel to Stockport and the home side did not threaten their opposition much and eventually lost the game 1-3. The last fixture of the month was a league match against Watford and Rossi's side proved their superiority with a 3-0 home win.
League Table as at end of August
Sitting 4th in the table and have yet to lose any of the games so far but there's still a long long way to go.
Final Transfers Updates
This was one of the busiest transfer window for Rushden's manager, Valentino Rossi as he had to make some dealings here and there and managed to bring in a total of 10 new faces to the club in which 2 of them are loan signings from Rushden's parent club, West Ham United. 7 players were shown the exit including Davide Petrucci and Lee Tomlin.
A good start to the new season for Rossi's boys with a nice win against Cardiff and a huge result against Wycombe in the 1st round of the league cup. Following that was a narrow victory against Plymouth and a couple of draws away from home in the league. In the 2nd round of the league cup, Rushden had to travel to Stockport and the home side did not threaten their opposition much and eventually lost the game 1-3. The last fixture of the month was a league match against Watford and Rossi's side proved their superiority with a 3-0 home win.
League Table as at end of August
Sitting 4th in the table and have yet to lose any of the games so far but there's still a long long way to go.
Final Transfers Updates
This was one of the busiest transfer window for Rushden's manager, Valentino Rossi as he had to make some dealings here and there and managed to bring in a total of 10 new faces to the club in which 2 of them are loan signings from Rushden's parent club, West Ham United. 7 players were shown the exit including Davide Petrucci and Lee Tomlin.
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September Results
Rushden suffered their first loss in the league against Doncaster Rovers but bounced backed immediately with a 2-0 home win over Scunthorpe. Following that was a 1-1 draw away at Leicester and a good 3-2 win over Portsmouth in the 3rd round of the League Cup. Finally Rossi's boys proved too much for newly promoted Norwich as they thrashed them 3-0 with Victor Anichebe netting a hat trick.
League Table as at end of September
Lying 4th in the table and 2 points behind current league leaders, Swansea City but with a game in hand.
Rushden suffered their first loss in the league against Doncaster Rovers but bounced backed immediately with a 2-0 home win over Scunthorpe. Following that was a 1-1 draw away at Leicester and a good 3-2 win over Portsmouth in the 3rd round of the League Cup. Finally Rossi's boys proved too much for newly promoted Norwich as they thrashed them 3-0 with Victor Anichebe netting a hat trick.
League Table as at end of September
Lying 4th in the table and 2 points behind current league leaders, Swansea City but with a game in hand.
Cheers Chris! I hope so (H)
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Manchester City's young prospect, Mats Rits has joined Rushden & Diamonds on a 3 months loan deal due to a number of injuries in the midfield area for the Rushden's squad. Adam Vass, Tom Hateley and Marti Riverola are currently out for quite sometime.
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Transfers News
Rusden & Diamonds have completed the signing of experienced forward Mads Junker on a free transfer after he left his former club, Blackburn Rovers for quite sometime. Rushden's manager Valentino Rossi believed that the Danish forward will be able to bring goals to the team.
Rusden & Diamonds have completed the signing of experienced forward Mads Junker on a free transfer after he left his former club, Blackburn Rovers for quite sometime. Rushden's manager Valentino Rossi believed that the Danish forward will be able to bring goals to the team.
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Manchester City's young prospect, Mats Rits has joined Rushden & Diamonds on a 3 months loan deal due to a number of injuries in the midfield area for the Rushden's squad. Adam Vass, Tom Hateley and Marti Riverola are currently out for quite sometime.
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October Results
Rossi's side only suffered one loss in this month which is against Sunderland in the 4th round of the League Cup at the Stadium of Light. Rushden recorded a few good wins especially against Wigan, Nott Forest and Charlton. New signing Mads Junker scored his debut goal against Swansea City which ended with a 2-2 draw.
League Table as at end of October
After 14 games being played, Rushden & Diamonds are sitting 2nd in the league table and they are trying to push for an automatic promotion spot or even the Championship title!
Rossi's side only suffered one loss in this month which is against Sunderland in the 4th round of the League Cup at the Stadium of Light. Rushden recorded a few good wins especially against Wigan, Nott Forest and Charlton. New signing Mads Junker scored his debut goal against Swansea City which ended with a 2-2 draw.
League Table as at end of October
After 14 games being played, Rushden & Diamonds are sitting 2nd in the league table and they are trying to push for an automatic promotion spot or even the Championship title!
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Yeah, i believe i can do it Chris! (H)
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Stadium Expansion Completed
After so long of waiting, the expansion of Nene Park has finally completed and now it can accommodate up to 8656 fans.
After so long of waiting, the expansion of Nene Park has finally completed and now it can accommodate up to 8656 fans.
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Transfer News
Former Blackburn Rovers central midfielder Keith Andrews, has agreed terms with Rushden & Diamonds and will be joining his new club on 1st January 2014. The 33 year old player has been released by his former club since.
Former Blackburn Rovers central midfielder Keith Andrews, has agreed terms with Rushden & Diamonds and will be joining his new club on 1st January 2014. The 33 year old player has been released by his former club since.
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November Results
A great month for Rushden & Diamonds as they notched up 4 wins and a draw in this month. It's a very good victory especially against Derby, Reading and Wolves. On loan midfielder Junior Stanislas had an excellent game against Reading as he bagged his first hattrick ever for The Diamonds.
Goal of the Month
Mads Junker
Manager of The Month
Valentino Rossi
League Table as at end of November
After the 2-0 victory over Derby County, Rushden & Diamonds finally reached the summit of the Championship for the first time in their history and since then, they have been maintaining that pole position very well and now have a 5 point lead over 2nd place, Middlesbrough.
A great month for Rushden & Diamonds as they notched up 4 wins and a draw in this month. It's a very good victory especially against Derby, Reading and Wolves. On loan midfielder Junior Stanislas had an excellent game against Reading as he bagged his first hattrick ever for The Diamonds.
Goal of the Month
Mads Junker
Manager of The Month
Valentino Rossi
League Table as at end of November
After the 2-0 victory over Derby County, Rushden & Diamonds finally reached the summit of the Championship for the first time in their history and since then, they have been maintaining that pole position very well and now have a 5 point lead over 2nd place, Middlesbrough.
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December Results
This was one of the most fantastic month for Rushden & Diamonds team as they recorded 6 victories and a draw out of 7 matches that was played. They managed to gun down a few top clubs such as Sheff Utd, Middlesbrough and Portsmouth. Mats Rits scored his first goals for The Diamonds as he netted twice against QPR which Rushden won 4-0.
Manager of the Month
Valentino Rossi
League Table as at end of December
Rushden & Diamonds are still on pole position but this time round, they have a massive of 11 points lead over 2nd place, Middlesbrough. Even though it's only mid way through the season, the future looks bright for Rossi's boys to achieve an automatic promotion spot to the Premier League.
Transfers News
As soon as the January transfer window was opened, Rushden's boss wasted no time and managed to capture out of favour Barcelona youngster, Jose Carlos Terron who plays as a left back.
This was one of the most fantastic month for Rushden & Diamonds team as they recorded 6 victories and a draw out of 7 matches that was played. They managed to gun down a few top clubs such as Sheff Utd, Middlesbrough and Portsmouth. Mats Rits scored his first goals for The Diamonds as he netted twice against QPR which Rushden won 4-0.
Manager of the Month
Valentino Rossi
League Table as at end of December
Rushden & Diamonds are still on pole position but this time round, they have a massive of 11 points lead over 2nd place, Middlesbrough. Even though it's only mid way through the season, the future looks bright for Rossi's boys to achieve an automatic promotion spot to the Premier League.
Transfers News
As soon as the January transfer window was opened, Rushden's boss wasted no time and managed to capture out of favour Barcelona youngster, Jose Carlos Terron who plays as a left back.
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January & February Results
As soon as the new year arrived, Rushden & Diamonds had to face Huddersfield in the 3rd round of the FA Cup which they lost 1-0. After that disappointing defeat, Rossi's side recorded a few good victories especially against Watford and a 3-1 home win over Doncaster where Engin Bekdemir scored his first ever hat trick for Rushden & Diamonds.
Rushden started off the month of February with a 5-1 thumping of Scunthorpe and following that an away draw at Norwich City. Leicester City became another Rushden's victim as they went down 2-0 at Nene Park. Rushden & Diamonds 26 match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end as promotion contenders, Nottm Forest did the damage by beating them 1-0 at home.
League Table as at end of February
Rushden & Diamonds currently held a 8 point lead over 2nd place Middlesbrough with a game in hand. Rossi's boys suffered 2 losses so far and only left with 13 matches to be played.
Players Transfers Update
During the January transfer window, Valentino Rossi brought in a couple of new faces to the club and getting rid of Mark Byrne as well as out of favour striker, Danijel Subotic.
As soon as the new year arrived, Rushden & Diamonds had to face Huddersfield in the 3rd round of the FA Cup which they lost 1-0. After that disappointing defeat, Rossi's side recorded a few good victories especially against Watford and a 3-1 home win over Doncaster where Engin Bekdemir scored his first ever hat trick for Rushden & Diamonds.
Rushden started off the month of February with a 5-1 thumping of Scunthorpe and following that an away draw at Norwich City. Leicester City became another Rushden's victim as they went down 2-0 at Nene Park. Rushden & Diamonds 26 match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end as promotion contenders, Nottm Forest did the damage by beating them 1-0 at home.
League Table as at end of February
Rushden & Diamonds currently held a 8 point lead over 2nd place Middlesbrough with a game in hand. Rossi's boys suffered 2 losses so far and only left with 13 matches to be played.
Players Transfers Update
During the January transfer window, Valentino Rossi brought in a couple of new faces to the club and getting rid of Mark Byrne as well as out of favour striker, Danijel Subotic.
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22 March 2014
Rushden & Diamonds have secured themselves a Coca-Cola Championship playoff place after a 1-1 draw at home against Reading.
Rushden & Diamonds have secured themselves a Coca-Cola Championship playoff place after a 1-1 draw at home against Reading.
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March Results
It's a very tight month for Rushden & Diamonds as they have to play a total of 8 matches in this month. They started off poorly with a home lost to Wigan and following that a goalless draw at Swansea in which Rushden were unlucky not to get away with a victory. Rossi's side started to turn on their gear by crushing Hartlepool as well as a nice victory over Charlton. To many surprise, Rushden & Diamonds stunned Derby County 3-0 as they dominated throughout the game at Pride Park. Reading managed to ****** a draw against the home side and Huddersfield showed Rushden that they were no underdogs by overcoming them 4-3 in an entertaining match. The last fixture of the month was against Burnley at home in which Rossi's boys won 2-1.
League Table as at end of March
Rushden & Diamonds have secured a playoff spot after the home draw against Reading. They now have a 13 point lead over 2nd place Nottm Forest. With only 5 matches to go, Rossi's side only need to record one more victory in order to be crowned as the Champions!
It's a very tight month for Rushden & Diamonds as they have to play a total of 8 matches in this month. They started off poorly with a home lost to Wigan and following that a goalless draw at Swansea in which Rushden were unlucky not to get away with a victory. Rossi's side started to turn on their gear by crushing Hartlepool as well as a nice victory over Charlton. To many surprise, Rushden & Diamonds stunned Derby County 3-0 as they dominated throughout the game at Pride Park. Reading managed to ****** a draw against the home side and Huddersfield showed Rushden that they were no underdogs by overcoming them 4-3 in an entertaining match. The last fixture of the month was against Burnley at home in which Rossi's boys won 2-1.
League Table as at end of March
Rushden & Diamonds have secured a playoff spot after the home draw against Reading. They now have a 13 point lead over 2nd place Nottm Forest. With only 5 matches to go, Rossi's side only need to record one more victory in order to be crowned as the Champions!
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5 April 2014
Rushden & Diamonds have been promoted from the Championship and will be playing in the Premier League next season after drawing against Wolves!!!
Many were surprised including the board as well as the fans as they did not expect this promotion to be coming so soon.
Rushden & Diamonds have been promoted from the Championship and will be playing in the Premier League next season after drawing against Wolves!!!
Many were surprised including the board as well as the fans as they did not expect this promotion to be coming so soon.
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Rushden crowned as Champions!!!
12 April 2014
Rushden & Diamonds have been crowned as the Champions after a good fightback against Sheffield United which ended 2-2!!!
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26 April 2014
According to some sources, Rushden manager Valentino Rossi has been linked with a move to West Ham after their previous manager was sacked by the chairman. Rossi said that he was never interested to move to any other teams and would like to stay at Rushden. Upon hearing this, The Rushden & Diamonds board were delighted with their current manager, Valentino Rossi.
April & May Results
Rushden & Diamonds were held to a draw in their first 2 fixtures for the month of April which was against Wolves and Sheff Utd. Following that, they beat Ipswich 2-0 at home with a double strike from attacking midfielder, Engin Bekdemir. The final fixture for April was a good comeback win against Middlesbrough at The Riverside with Riverola and Viguera doing the damage.
To sum up the season, which was also the final fixture of the campaign, Rushden & Diamonds had to entertain Portsmouth at Nene Park in which a late strike by Viguera handed Rossi's side a 2-1 victory.
Final League Table
*The other team relegated is Hartlepool
Rushden & Diamonds ended this memorable season as Champions with a sweet 100 points from 46 games. They only lost 4 league matches and conceeded the least amount of goals in the league.
Team Stats
Player Stats
Premier League Final Standings
Rushden & Diamonds have been crowned as the Champions after a good fightback against Sheffield United which ended 2-2!!!
* April & May results as well as the league table will be posted later on.
26 April 2014
According to some sources, Rushden manager Valentino Rossi has been linked with a move to West Ham after their previous manager was sacked by the chairman. Rossi said that he was never interested to move to any other teams and would like to stay at Rushden. Upon hearing this, The Rushden & Diamonds board were delighted with their current manager, Valentino Rossi.
April & May Results
Rushden & Diamonds were held to a draw in their first 2 fixtures for the month of April which was against Wolves and Sheff Utd. Following that, they beat Ipswich 2-0 at home with a double strike from attacking midfielder, Engin Bekdemir. The final fixture for April was a good comeback win against Middlesbrough at The Riverside with Riverola and Viguera doing the damage.
To sum up the season, which was also the final fixture of the campaign, Rushden & Diamonds had to entertain Portsmouth at Nene Park in which a late strike by Viguera handed Rossi's side a 2-1 victory.
Final League Table
*The other team relegated is Hartlepool
Rushden & Diamonds ended this memorable season as Champions with a sweet 100 points from 46 games. They only lost 4 league matches and conceeded the least amount of goals in the league.
Team Stats
Player Stats
Premier League Final Standings
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How come the prem team have only played 37 games.
Anyway, great story mate
Anyway, great story mate
Oops! I didn't realise that! Sorry my bad XD
Thx anyway (H)
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Thx anyway (H)
End of Season Summary
Fans' Player of The Year
Victor Anichebe
Not much surprise with this decision as Victor Anichebe was outstanding throughout the whole season even though at one point of time, he was sidelined for up to 3 months due to an injury.
Manager of The Year
Valentino Rossi
Rushden Best 11
New Stadium Plan
The board has announced that they will be building a new stadium which will be completed around June 2015.
Fans' Player of The Year
Victor Anichebe
Not much surprise with this decision as Victor Anichebe was outstanding throughout the whole season even though at one point of time, he was sidelined for up to 3 months due to an injury.
Manager of The Year
Valentino Rossi
Rushden Best 11
New Stadium Plan
The board has announced that they will be building a new stadium which will be completed around June 2015.
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Start of Season 14/15
Season Expectations
Rushden & Diamonds manager Valentino Rossi has assured the board that his team has the potential to avoid from being relegated this season. As a result, Rossi was given a massive transfer budget of $20.5mil and $210k p/w of wage budget.
Title Odds
Transfers News
Mikkel Thygesen
Rushden & Diamonds have snapped up 29 year old attacking midfielder, Mikkel Thygesen on a free transfer after he was being released by his former club, FC Midtjylland. Thygesen has said that playing his football at Nene Park was an opportunity he simply couldn't turn down and that he wished his old club all the best in the future. He admitted that not every fan would understand his reasons for leaving but hoped they would still find it in their hearts to give him a round of applause next time he returns to MCH Arena.
Wayne Bridge
Rushden have bolstered their squad by signing Wayne Bridge on a free transfer. Bridge, 33, has only been available for a short time on a free transfer since his Man City contract expired.
Marc Muniesa
Out of favour central defender Marc Muniesa, has joined Rushden & Diamonds from Juventus on a fee which was believed to be around $500k. The 22 year old defender has struggled to make any impact at Turin since joining from Barcelona.
Season Expectations
Rushden & Diamonds manager Valentino Rossi has assured the board that his team has the potential to avoid from being relegated this season. As a result, Rossi was given a massive transfer budget of $20.5mil and $210k p/w of wage budget.
Title Odds
Transfers News
Mikkel Thygesen
Rushden & Diamonds have snapped up 29 year old attacking midfielder, Mikkel Thygesen on a free transfer after he was being released by his former club, FC Midtjylland. Thygesen has said that playing his football at Nene Park was an opportunity he simply couldn't turn down and that he wished his old club all the best in the future. He admitted that not every fan would understand his reasons for leaving but hoped they would still find it in their hearts to give him a round of applause next time he returns to MCH Arena.
Wayne Bridge
Rushden have bolstered their squad by signing Wayne Bridge on a free transfer. Bridge, 33, has only been available for a short time on a free transfer since his Man City contract expired.
Marc Muniesa
Out of favour central defender Marc Muniesa, has joined Rushden & Diamonds from Juventus on a fee which was believed to be around $500k. The 22 year old defender has struggled to make any impact at Turin since joining from Barcelona.
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August updates
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Pre Season Results
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Rushden & Diamonds did not have a good start to the pre season for the first 2 matches but they turned on the style with 4 consecutive victories whereby new signing Mikel Thygesen was very impressive throughout.
August Results
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A nightmare start to the season/month as Rossi's side lost their first 3 league matches against the Premier league top clubs including Man City. Then Rushden recorded their first win of the season against League 1 side, Peterborough in the 2nd round of the League cup. The Diamonds took their first league point of the season after a draw against Blackburn Rovers at Nene Park.
Final Player Transfers
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Valentino Rossi managed to capture 2 big signings and the first one was Tiago from Inter Milan who cost $11mil. The next big transfer was talented young forward, Khouma Babacar from Fiorentina which cost around $7.5mil.
Tiago (Regen)
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Current Squad
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Rushden & Diamonds did not have a good start to the pre season for the first 2 matches but they turned on the style with 4 consecutive victories whereby new signing Mikel Thygesen was very impressive throughout.
August Results
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A nightmare start to the season/month as Rossi's side lost their first 3 league matches against the Premier league top clubs including Man City. Then Rushden recorded their first win of the season against League 1 side, Peterborough in the 2nd round of the League cup. The Diamonds took their first league point of the season after a draw against Blackburn Rovers at Nene Park.
Final Player Transfers
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Valentino Rossi managed to capture 2 big signings and the first one was Tiago from Inter Milan who cost $11mil. The next big transfer was talented young forward, Khouma Babacar from Fiorentina which cost around $7.5mil.
Tiago (Regen)
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Current Squad
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Great achievement from the bsp to the Premier League, amaxing stuff Mate. Im needing a bit of help.. Crawley were recently taken over by new romanian investors and have put a question mark above by head and are still thinking about sacking me ands bringing in there own manager... so i only have about 5 games (im predicting) to keep my job any suggestions to keeping my job oh and i need some help player wise im in a bad run atm and am using the unbeatable 4-4-2 tactic....