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Paul White makes one of a string of big saves in Kettering's play-off defeat at Real Bedford (Picture Peter Short)

McDonald: Poppies still have 'a lot of improvement to do' to match top sides

Liam McDonald was left frustrated (picture: Peter Short)

Poppies players 'let fans down massively', says boss McDonald

Liam McDonald watches his Kettering Town team lose 2-0 at Spalding on Tuesday (Picture: Peter Short)

McDonald 'disappointed' as Kettering weaknesses are exposed by Spalding

George Forsyth gets his head to the ball (Picture: Peter Short)

Old habits return as lacklustre Poppies slump to defeat at high-flying Spalding

Kettering Town boss LIam McDonald (Picture: Peter Short)

Revitalised Poppies ready to 'have a right go' at title-chasing Spalding United

Jordon Crawford in action for Corby Town in their 2-0 win at Bedworth on Saturday (Picture: David Tilley)

Setchell backing Steelmen to give ‘good account’ in big Trophy trip to Harriers

The Corby Town players celebrate their FA Trophy success at Spalding United (Picture: David Tilley)

Setchell hails 'outstanding' effort as Corby Town stun Spalding in Trophy

Jack Keeble celebrates scoring Corby Town's opening goal in their 4-1 win over Lichfield City on Wednesday night (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Setchell says Steelmen will give big Spalding Trophy challenge their best shot

Gary Setchell will take his Corby Town team to Spalding United in the first round of the FA Trophy (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Steelmen and Diamonds handed tough trips to higher level opposition in FA Trophy

Jack Roberts celebrates scoring the match-winning fourth goal for Spalding United at Kettering (Picture: Peter Short)

Latimer Park horror show as Poppies throw away 2-0 lead to lose to Spalding

Cigarette butts to be Britains 'most pervasive' litter problem

A common pub game could help eliminate UK's biggest litter problem

Watch: Speeding driver narrowly misses cyclist during police chase

drugs gang who flaunted their profits with expensive cars and champagne are arrested.

Watch: Drugs gang who flaunted profits with expensive cars arrested

Ron Weasley lookalike Lewis Parker.

Uncanny Ron Weasley lookalike bringing magic to Harry Potter fans

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Royal Mail reveals the quirkiest romantic street names ahead of Valentine’s Day

Jordan Graham in action for AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Doughboys boost attacking options as former Spalding striker Jordan Graham signs
Wellingborough Town have boosted their attacking options with the signing of former Spalding United striker Jordan Graham.
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Tyree Wilson and Kai Fifield celebrated the Poppies' third goal on Tuesday night (picture: Peter Short)

Big confidence boost for Poppies as they get set for another home clash

Diamonds are well supported home and away (picture: Shaun Frankham)

Diamonds one of the best backed clubs in their division

Gang escape with £600,000 in cash in ATM raids across Britain.

Watch: Gang escape with £600,000 in cash in ATM raids across Britain

Watch incredible moment couple spot dolphins in a river miles from sea

Action from Corby Town's 0-0 draw with Quorn on Saturday (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Steelmen boss Setchell aiming to claim a Spalding double

Skipper Will Jones could return this weekend

Lorraine admits he sounds like a ‘broken record’ as Diamonds gear up for Spaldin...

Corby Town celebrate one of their goals in Saturday's 6-0 win at Sporting Khalsa (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Boss Setchell calls for everybody at Corby Town to unite in promotion push

Corby Town boss Gary Setchell (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Boss Setchell eyes up experience to get stuttering Steelmen firing

AFC Rushden & Diamonds striker Will Jones is facing a spell on the sidelines with a groin injury. Picture by Shaun Frankham

Devastating blow as Diamonds striker Will faces spell on the sidelines

Cain Noble heads off to celebrate after he hit the only goal of the game in Corby Town's 1-0 win over Spalding United at Steel Park. Pictures by Jim Darrah

VERDICT: Cain strikes to make it six of the best for play-off chasing Steelmen

Charley Sanders takes the congratulations after scoring one of his two goals as he helped Corby Town beat Sutton Coldfield Town 3-1 on his debut for the club. Picture by David Tilley

Setchell wants a big crowd on hand as Corby eye up the play-off places
Gary Setchell has urged the Corby Town fans to come out in force for a huge night under the lights at Steel Park this evening (Wednesday).
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Corby boss Setchell wants a packed Steel Park for crunch Spalding clash

Corby Town manager Gary Setchell. Picture by David Tilley

Steelmen ‘scratching for results’ as they get ready for a big Spalding test

Corby Town manager Lee Attenborough. Picture by Jim Darrah

It’s back to taking it ‘a game at a time’ for Attenborough’s Steelmen

Rio Molyneaux celebrates his first goal for Corby Town in Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Spalding United. Picture by David Tilley

Steelmen can compete with anybody, says boss Attenborough

Claudio Ofosu's fine strike beats the despairing dive of Spalding United goalkeeper Michael Duggan to give Kettering Town the lead before they went on to seal a 2-0 win in the FA Cup second qualifying round replay at Latimer Park. Pictures by Peter Short

Tactical change pays off for Cox as Poppies see off Tulips

Paul Cox is wary of the threat of Spalding United as Kettering Town get ready to begin their FA Cup campaign. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies boss Cox demands 'total focus' for tricky cup clash

Dashcam footage shows the moment 'angry' driver crashes at 100mph after road rag...

Video: Dash-cam footage shows BMW smashed by flying cabbage

Action from AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 2-1 home defeat to Spalding United at the Dog & Duck. Picture by Alison Bagley

I expect a lot better, says Diamonds boss Peaks

Andy Peaks' AFC Rushden & Diamonds take on Spalding United in a big game at the Dog & Duck tonight

Diamonds all set for Spalding showdown

A big month for AFC Rushden & Diamonds' players starts at Sheffield FC this weekend

Diamonds' crucial month starts at the world's oldest club

Jake Newman scored the decisive penalty in AFC Rushden & Diamonds' shoot-out success over Spalding United

Peaks' delight after Diamonds' shoot-out success

Cheer up! Corby revealed as one of the towns with the UK's grumpiest men

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