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Kinniburgh praises Corby's 'absolutely magnificent' character

Steve Kinniburgh described the character of his Corby Town squad as “absolutely magnificent” after they thrashed Kempston Rovers 5-1 at Steel Park.

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AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Andy Peaks was pleased with a point after a 0-0 draw at Alvechurch

Peaks happy with Diamonds' point on the road

Andy Peaks was content with another point on the board after AFC Rushden & Diamonds drew 0-0 at Alvechurch.

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Ben Bradshaw gets a lift from Elliot Sandy after the former set the latter up for Corby Town's fifth goal in their 5-1 victory over Kempston Rovers. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Steelmen hit five at home while Diamonds draw on the road

Corby Town moved to within two points of leaders Peterborough Sports after they thrashed Kempston Rovers 5-1 at Steel Park.

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Tom Lorraine shows his delight after he scored AFC Rushden & Diamonds' second goal in last weekend's 4-1 success at Leiston. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Lorraine and Diamonds are eyeing the play-offs

Tom Lorraine says AFC Rushden & Diamonds are setting their sights on a play-off place in the Evo-Stik League South Premier Division Central.

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The Corby Town players celebrate one of Joel Cartas two goals in the 2-1 win at Berkhamsted last weekend. Picture by David Tilley

Kinniburgh wants Steelmen to do it their way

Steve Kinniburgh wants Corby Town to continue to do things their way in their bid for promotion this season.

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Ben Farrell rounded off AFC Rushden & Diamonds 4-1 win at Leiston from the penalty spot. The midfielder will make his 100th appearance for the club should he feature in Saturday's clash at Alvechurch. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Different challenge awaits Diamonds after the best so far

Andy Peaks knows AFC Rushden & Diamonds face a “totally different game” this weekend after hitting a new height with their win at Leiston last Saturday.

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Tom Lorraine is mobbed by his team-mates after he scored AFC Rushden & Diamonds second goal in their 4-1 victory at Leiston last weekend. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Lorraine: Diamonds are just meeting their own expectations

Tom Lorraine insists the AFC Rushden & Diamonds players have simply met their own high expectations of themselves so far this season.

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Delroy Gordon, pictured in action for Bedworth United against Kettering Town earlier this season, has signed for Corby Town. Picture by Peter Short

Delroy is a Steelman once again

Corby Town have signed defender Delroy Gordon from Bedworth United.

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AFC Rushden & Diamonds celebrate Ben Diamond's goal, which was their third in the superb 4-1 victory at Leiston. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Diamonds and Steelmen seal fine away wins but Poppies tumble to home defeat

AFC Rushden & Diamonds rounded off a fine week for the club with one of their best results of the season as they claimed a 4-1 victory at Leiston.

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AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Andy Peaks has guided his team up to third place in the table

Pressures is off the high-flying Diamonds for two tricky tests

AFC Rushden & Diamonds' first season at Step 3 hit new heights on Tuesday night.

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Corby Town boss Steve Kinniburgh knows the margin for error is small as his team bid for promotion this season

There's no margin for error for Kinniburgh's Steelmen

Corby Town head to Berkhamsted for a big game in the Evo-Stik League South Division One Central this weekend with boss Steve Kinniburgh knowing the margin for error is “really small”.

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Andy Peaks felt his AFC Rushden & Diamonds team deserved their 2-0 victory over Halesowen Town

We deserved the win, says Diamonds boss Peaks

Andy Peaks felt AFC Rushden & Diamonds were good value for their 2-0 success over Halesowen Town last night (Tuesday).

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Tom Lorraine grabbed the second goal as AFC Rushden & Diamonds beat Halesowen Town 2-0 at Hayden Road

Diamonds move into third place after a home success

Two second-half goals helped send AFC Rushden & Diamonds into third place in the Evo-Stik League South Premier Division Central as they claimed a 2-0 win over Halesowen Town at Hayden Road.

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Jordon Crawford gets on the ball during Corby Town's 3-2 victory over Aylesbury United at Steel Park. Picture by Alison Bagley

Corby Town 3 Aylesbury United 2 - Five Things We Learned

Corby Town returned to winning ways after a tough week for the club.

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Captain Liam Dolman is an injury doubt for AFC Rushden & Diamonds after he was forced off during the 1-1 draw at Lowestoft Town. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Peaks seeking some home comfort for Diamonds

AFC Rushden & Diamonds are set to play their final home game before Christmas when they take on Halesowen Town in a re-arranged fixture at Hayden Road.

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The Corby Town players celebrate Elliot Sandy's second goal, which proved to be the winner in their 3-2 victory over Aylesbury United at Steel Park. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Corby boss Kinniburgh happy to end a tough week with a win

Steve Kinniburgh was pleased to see his Corby Town team put some smiles back on faces after a tough week for the club.

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Ben Farrell takes the congratulations after his late penalty earned AFC Rushden & Diamonds a 1-1 draw at Lowestoft Town. Pictures courtesy of HawkinsImages

Peaks delighted with Diamonds' late point

Andy Peaks was delighted to see his AFC Rushden & Diamonds side rescue what he felt was a “deserved” point as they claimed a 1-1 draw at Lowestoft Town.

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Ben Farrell scored a late penalty to earn AFC Rushden & Diamonds a 1-1 draw at Lowestoft Town

Farrell on the spot to earn Diamonds a point

Ben Farrell held his nerve to convert a late penalty as AFC Rushden & Diamonds fought back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw at Lowestoft Town.

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Elliot Sandy in action during Corby Town's 3-2 win over Aylesbury United in which he scored twice. Pictures by Alison Bagley

VERDICT: Sandy stars as Steelmen get back on track

Elliot Sandy scored twice and set up another as Corby Town hit back from two successive defeats with a 3-2 success over Aylesbury United at Steel Park.

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Corby Town's performance at Steel Park made for glum viewing for everyone including boss Steve Kinniburgh

Corby Town 1 Thame United 3 - Five Things We Learned

Corby Town turned in a poor display and slipped to a second successive defeat as Thame United triumphed at Steel Park.

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