Southern League Division One Central

Chris Nunn and his AFC Rushden & Diamonds players thank the supporters following the 2-1 win at Kings Langley on the last day of a troubled season. Picture by Shaun Frankham

Diamonds feels like a different club, says boss Nunn

Sam Warburton has swapped Steel Park for Hayden Road after he joined AFC Rushden & Diamonds from Corby Town. Pictures courtesy of Hawkins Images

Diamonds squad takes shape ahead of opening friendly

Gary Mills has revealed he has agreed a new two-year deal to stay on as manager at Corby Town. Picture by Peter Short

Boss Mills agrees a new deal with Corby

Steel Park

Steelmen repay the fans as season tickets are rolled forward

Gary Mulligan has received some high praise from manager Gary Mills for his performances for Corby Town so far this season. Picture by Peter Short

Frustration for Mills as Corby Town miss a chance to extend their lead

Steve Diggin scores the second of his two goals during Corby Town's 4-0 victory over Bedworth United. Pictures by Jim Darrah

Corby Town boss Mills wants more of the same after 'excellent' display

Steve Diggin scores his 100th goal for Corby Town from the penalty spot. Pictures by Jim Darrah

Mills pleased with the win as Diggin brings up his century for Corby

Charlie Wise was on target for Corby Town but they were ultimately beaten on penalties in their FA Cup tie at Mildenhall Town

Mills disappointed as Corby pay the penalty

Gary Mills and assistant-manager Darron Gee take charge of their first competitive game with Corby Town in the FA Cup this weekend

First round proper is our FA Cup final, says Corby boss Mills

New Corby Town manager Gary Mills (left) and assistant Darron Gee shake on it after they arrived at Steel Park last weekend. Picture by Chelsea Aves-Darrah

Mills keen to bring success for the Steelmen

Gary Mills (right) has taken charge of Corby Town along with assistant-manager Darron Gee. Picture by Chelsea Aves-Darrah

No time to waste for Corby boss Mills

Gary Mills is the new manager of Corby Town

Mills is the man for Corby

The Corby Town players were still in pre-season training at the weekend despite the shock departure of boss Tommy Wright. Picture by David Tilley

Interest is high as Corby seek a new manager

It's all change at Steel Park again after Tommy Wright resigned as manager

Wright explains why he was right to resign as Steelmen boss

Charlie Wise will be staying on with Corby Town for next season

Wright's Steelmen taking shape ahead of their return

Jordon Crawford is staying with Corby Town

Three more stay on with Steelmen
Hometown boy Jordon Crawford amongst those who will remain at Steel Park
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Gary Mulligan is staying at Corby Town

Mulligan and Sandy staying at Corby

Joe Burgess has re-signed for Stamford after spending last season at Corby Town

Tommy's Steelmen are almost set for a return

Corby Town were on course for, at the very least, a top-five finish before last season was ended early

Wright keen to give Corby's current crop a chance to finish the job

Tommy Wright has returned for a second spell as manager of Corby Town

Tommy shares the ambition as he looks to deliver for Steelmen

Tommy Wright is back as manager of Corby Town

Tommy is back to lead the Steelmen

Corby Town supporters have launched a donation scheme with the funds raised being used to boost the playing budget for next season

Corby fans digging deep to aid a promotion push

Corby Town striker Elliot Sandy

A case of what might have been for Steelmen star Sandy

The day ultimately ended in heartbreak for the Corby Town players

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Corby Town joint-manager Ashley Robinson

Robinson far from impressed as Steelmen's title hopes are hit

Ashley Robinson applauds the Corby Town fans following the 1-1 draw with fellow high-flyers Halesowen Town at Steel Park. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Consistency is the now the key for Corby boss Robinson

Joint-manager Gary Mulligan (centre), pictured with Joe Burgess (left) and captain Jake Duffy, knows only a win will do when Corby Town take on fellow high-flyers Halesowen Town at Steel Park this weekend

Steelmen targeting a win in the big summit clash
Gary Mulligan knows only a win will do for Corby Town when they take on Halesowen Town in a top-of-the-table showdown at Steel Park tomorrow (Saturday).
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The Corby Town players celebrate Elliot Sandy's goal which earned them a 1-0 success over Welwyn Garden City at Steel Park. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Robinson impressed as Corby grind out a win

The Corby Town players celebrate after their 1-0 win at Didcot Town last weekend. Picture by David Tilley

Table-topping Steelmen must be at their best

Corby Town joint-manager Ashley Robinson

'One step at a time' for table-topping Steelmen

Connor Kennedy remains Kettering Town's only summer signing so far and he is looking forward to testing himself in the Vanarama National League North

Kennedy's ready for the big test at a higher level

The last time AFC Rushden & Diamonds went to Royston Town Jack Bowen opened the scoring before they came away with a memorable 2-1 success in the Southern League Division One Central play-off semi-final. They head back there this weekend with both clubs now at Step 3

Royston trip brings back memories for Diamonds

Shawn Richards is back at AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Richards returns to Diamonds

Dan Quigley has rejoined AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Quigley is back as Diamonds face up to a huge clash

Andy Peaks is now fully focused on a push for the play-off places for AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Diamonds now fully focused on the top priority

AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Andy Peaks was concerned with his team's defending during the 3-1 defeat to Chasetown on Tuesday

Switch of leagues not to blame for slow start, says Diamonds boss Peaks

Andy Peaks believes AFC Rushden & Diamonds are heading into their toughest season since the club was formed

Peaks expecting toughest season so far for Diamonds

Dan Quigley won't be in AFC Rushden & Diamonds colours next season after he signed for King's Lynn Town

There's no rush for Diamonds boss Peaks

Sam Brown is set to be back in AFC Rushden & Diamonds colours for the start of next season

Sam's back from his travels and set for a Diamonds return

AFC Rushden & Diamonds suffered disappointment as they were beaten by St Ives Town in the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central play-off final

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Andy Peaks knows AFC Rushden & Diamonds will be backed by a large following at St Ives tomorrow

League is getting the final it deserves, says Diamonds boss Peaks

Jack Bowen opened the scoring for AFC Rushden & Diamonds in their win at Royston Town with this effort before Liam Dolman added the second from the penalty spot. Picture by Kevin Richards

Pressure is no problem as Dolman urges Diamonds to finish the job

Jack Bowen is mobbed by his AFC Rushden & Diamonds team-mates after scoring their second goal in the 2-0 victory over Godalming Town. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Previous encounters count for nothing as Peaks' Diamonds get ready for the play-...

Andy Peaks' AFC Rushden & Diamonds team secured a play-off place, despite a 2-0 defeat at Egham Town

Mixed emotions as Peaks' Diamonds seal their play-off place

Andy Peaks' AFC Rushden & Diamonds team have secured a play-off place in the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central

Diamonds secure a play-off place despite defeat at Egham

Andy Peaks' AFC Rushden & Diamonds side will secure a play-off place if they avoid defeat at Egham Town tonight

Peaks wants Diamonds to wrap up a play-off place

AFC Rushden & Diamonds' match at Egham Town has been called off

Diamonds' clash at Egham called off

Andy Peaks insists AFC Rushden & Diamonds' main priority is to seal a play-off place as they go to leaders Egham Town this weekend

Peaks has his priorities ahead of Diamonds' pivotal weekend

Jason Lee scored his first goal for AFC Rushden & Diamonds as they saw off Barton Rovers 4-0 at the Dog & Duck

Peaks' delight as Diamonds make a timely return to form

Liam Dolman scores the only goal as AFC Rushden & Diamonds beat Hanwell Town at the Dog & Duck. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Peaks happy as '˜solid' Diamonds strengthen their position

Andy Peaks says AFC Rushden & Diamonds' next two home games are 'massively important' in their push for a play-off place

Home joy is needed as Diamonds head for a nerve-jangling finale

Andy Peaks wants unity at AFC Rushden & Diamonds for the rest of the season and he has urged the fans to get behind his team in their play-off push

Peaks urges Diamonds fans to get behind his team

AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Andy Peaks

Diamonds hopes are hit as they lose out at Arlesey

Andy Peaks knows AFC Rushden & Diamonds face a 'vital' Easter weekend, which kicks-off with a home clash against Northwood

Diamonds must deal with being a big scalp, says boss Peaks

James Jepson in action during his debut for AFC Rushden & Diamonds last weekend

Jepson: Diamonds can turn it around with a collective effort