Rushden and Diamonds F.C.

Rushden & Diamonds F.C. was an English football club based in Northamptonshire, founded in 1992 through a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds. The club quickly climbed the English football league system, reaching professional tiers and experiencing notable success in the 1990s and early 2000s. Known for passionate support and a strong community presence, the club faced financial difficulties leading to its dissolution in 2009. A phoenix club, AFC Rushden & Diamonds, was later formed by supporters to carry on its legacy.