Peaks relishing Diamonds' tough trip to the leaders

AFC Rushden & Diamonds' sparkling away form and 15-match unbeaten run will get the toughest of examinations at the weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Dec 2016, 06:00 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2016, 12:37 BST
Matt Finlay is beaten by Andrew Toyne's shot during AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 1-1 draw with Lincoln United at the Dog & Duck. Pictures by Alison BagleyMatt Finlay is beaten by Andrew Toyne's shot during AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 1-1 draw with Lincoln United at the Dog & Duck. Pictures by Alison Bagley
Matt Finlay is beaten by Andrew Toyne's shot during AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 1-1 draw with Lincoln United at the Dog & Duck. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Andy Peaks’ men make the trip to take on Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Division One South leaders Shaw Lane on Saturday.

Diamonds extended their unbeaten run in the league but were frustrated again at the Dog & Duck as they drew 1-1 with Lincoln United - their sixth home stalemate of the season.

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They remain in sixth place and in the hunt for the play-off places but Shaw Lane, with whom Diamonds drew 1-1 at home earlier in the season, are flying and are yet to be beaten on their own ground in the league in the current campaign.

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Andy Peaks is looking forward to a tough test at leaders Shaw Lane on SaturdayAndy Peaks is looking forward to a tough test at leaders Shaw Lane on Saturday
Andy Peaks is looking forward to a tough test at leaders Shaw Lane on Saturday

But Peaks is relishing the challenge of taking on the leaders.

“They all big games at the moment,” he said.

“When you are sitting where we are, everyone wants to beat you and we need to keep picking results up.

“I wouldn’t say it’s a huge game, it’s a big test as much as anything. They are sitting on top of the league for a reason.

Tom Lorraine, who scored Diamonds' goal, challenges for a header during the draw with Lincoln UnitedTom Lorraine, who scored Diamonds' goal, challenges for a header during the draw with Lincoln United
Tom Lorraine, who scored Diamonds' goal, challenges for a header during the draw with Lincoln United
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“They are the best team I have seen when they came here and they are the best team we have had watched as well.

“It’s going to be a massive test for us but that’s what you want, you want to pit your wits against the best the division has to offer.”

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