Do Rushden and Diamonds still exist?
The club were expelled from the Conference on 11 June 2011; their unstable financial position meant they could not guarantee to complete all their fixtures in the 2011–12 season, and resulted in their dissolution. They were succeeded by phoenix club AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Who owned Rushden and Diamonds?
Max Griggs
Rushden & Diamonds were formed on 21 April 1992 by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds. The merger was the brainchild of Max Griggs, the owner of Dr. Martens.
Where is Rushden and Diamonds FC?
Northamptonshire
Rushden & Diamonds is an English football club based in Rushden in Northamptonshire. They played their opening season at Kiln Park, the home of Raunds Town, in 2011–12 and subsequently shared the Dog & Duck ground with Wellingborough Town from July 2012 to the summer of 2017.
What step are Rushden and Diamonds?
For 2017-18 they returned to the Southern League to play in Division One East, known as EVO-Stik League South, East, winning promotion at the end of that season to Step 3 of Non-League Football. They are now playing in their second season in the Southern League Premier Division Central.
Is Max Griggs still alive?
Deceased (1938–2021)
Max Griggs/Living or Deceased
What happened Max Griggs?
Max Griggs who founded the original Rushden and Diamonds FC and made his fortune with Dr Martens footwear has died. Its successor club, AFC Rushden and Diamonds, said Mr Griggs passed away on Thursday. Chairman Ralph Burditt said his colleagues were devastated by the news.
Where is Rushall Olympic?
Walsall
Rushall Olympic F.C.
| Full name | Rushall Olympic Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1951 |
| Ground | Dales Lane, Rushall, Walsall |
| Capacity | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 52°36′3.128″N 1°57′8.179″WCoordinates: 52°36′3.128″N 1°57′8.179″W |
What league is Kettering?
National League North
FA TrophySouthern Football League
Kettering Town F.C./Leagues
Where does Cambridge play?
Westwood Road
Cambridge City F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
Where is Rushden and Diamonds football club located?
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. It was formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992. The club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of the 2000s.
Who are the rivals of Rushden and diamonds?
The club’s main rivals were county neighbours Kettering Town . The club was formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992. They entered the Southern League and won the Midland Division in the 1993–94 season and the Premier Division in the 1995–96 season.
When did Rushden and Diamonds FC liquidate their website?
After R&DFC was liquidated in 2011 the official website remained for 12 months as an archive until the hosting company decided to terminate the agreement.
When did Rushden Town football club join the Central Alliance?
Rushden Town was formed in 1889 and competed in the Midland and Northants Leagues before joining the United Counties League. The club made a brief sojourn to the Central Alliance before returning to the U.C.L. in the late 50s and winning the title in 1963/64 and 1972/73.