The Aldershot FC squad of 1978/79 You don’t understand what it’s like unless you experience it. That’s what I say to those football supporters when the debate regarding the end of Aldershot Football Club reaches the surface. When I listen to those laborious football phone-ins as supporters (mainly from the Premier League) moan on about all the problems that are emanating from their club, stating how the club is in turmoil and it couldn’t get any worst, I cannot take them
An American helping rebuild a legendary English club is a special story. Bruce Greenberg is the subject of that story as he does his part in bringing phoenix club AFC Rushden & Diamonds to life and future prominence. Fans gather to see AFC Rushden & Diamonds in action against Wellingborough Town XI (Photo Credit: Mal Swinden). Greenberg arrived in 2006 at a time when Rushden & Diamonds was at the top levels of non-league football. He chose to support R&D even though
Once again what should have been another fascinating season in the EPL, consisting of headlines about the Manchester City millions, AVB at Chelsea and the return of the mercurial Paul Scholes, the problem of racism has reared its ugly head. Racism has been prevalent in the soccer world for many years, but had gone quiet or so some thought until recently when recognized stars such as John Terry, Luis Suarez and the game leader Sepp Blatter all fell fowl of this
People throw around the term legend quite a bit. But we can tell you that Kevin Campbell is just that, a legend in the eyes of many. With over 500 professional appearances, including 224 appearances and 59 goals for Arsenal, Campbell deserves that title. His hard work on the pitch was always applauded by the fans and he saw success at every stage of his career, an illustrious career that spanned over 20 years in the beautiful game. Campbell was a
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to announce a football for all youth team setup from next season 2012-2013 after developing a partnership with South Rushden Junior Football Club. Local players will be able to have a clear progression all the way through the age groups to the senior team. In total there will be 22 youth teams, including girls teams and multi-disability teams. Acting Chairman Ralph Burditt believes that the deal is vital for the future of football in the local
It’s official! AFC Rushden & Diamonds are now a community benefit society. The club’s constitution has now been accredited by the Financial Services Authority and they are now one of the first football clubs in England to be set up as a community benefit society. The constitution not only ensures that any profits made by the club must be reinvested, but protects the club by safeguarding the club from any future asset stripping. With now over 300 members AFC Rushden & Diamonds are
Champions: The Inside Story of Our Historic 19th League Title Triumph is a special text, an insider’s perspective on Manchester United 2010-2011 campaign. Steve Bartram gets unprecedented access to the Red Devils, following them on their rollercoaster season that had plenty of highs and lows and many thrills in between. You will hear about United’s magical journey to North America in the preseason, Wayne Rooney’s surprise contract squabble, and the anguish of a defeat at the hands of Barcelona in
AFC Rushden & Diamonds earned a creditable goalless draw in last night’s top of the table clash in the Northants Senior Youth League against a strong and well-organized Woodford United side. Diamonds started the game playing down the hill in the direction of the A45 lining up in a 4-4-1-1 with Jeron Thompson, making his first league start for the Diamonds, leading the line and Levi Freeman taking up a deeper role in between the midfield and attack. As the
AFC Rushden & Diamonds got their Northants Senior Youth League campaign off to a flying start at Kiln Park tonight with a 3-0 victory over Daventry Town. Diamonds fans were made to wait slightly longer than expected for the kick-off that they had all been waiting for due the large number of supporters trying to enter just before the 7:45 pm start, but after a delay of less than 5 minutes all 467 spectators had managed to make their way
