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Action fro Wellingborough Town's 3-1 friendly win at ON Chenecks on Tuesday (Picture: Rob Webb)

Boss Sandy satisfied as Diamonds acquit themselves well in defeat at Spalding

James Clifton in action for Wellingborough Town at Anstey Nomads on the final day of last season (Picture: Rob Webb)

Diamonds delight as they sign attacker Clifton from rivals Doughboys

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

Kettering Town boss Liam McDonald (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss McDonald says there will be no 'knee-jerk' rush to make new signings

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

Luke Spokes slots home Kidderminster's opening goal on Saturday (Picture: David Tilley)

Setchell's pride in defeat as Corby Trophy run comes to an end at Kidderminster

Kettering Town boss LIam McDonald (Picture: Peter Short)

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

Liam McDonald managed Stourbridge to a ninth-place finish in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central last season (Picture: Steve Leath)

New Kettering Town boss McDonald aiming high as he takes control at Latimer Park

Corby Town have been draw away to Kidderminster Harriers in the second round of the FA Trophy

Another tough Trophy away day for Steelmen as they head to Kidderminster

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

Liam McDonald left his role as Stourbridge manager in the summer (Picture: Steve Leath)

New boss Liam McDonald insists 'anything is possible' at Kettering Town

Kettering Town boss Simon Hollyhead was not a happy man after seeing his side throw away a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 at home to Spalding (Pictures: Peter Short)

Hollyhead blasts 'unacceptable' and 'unforgivable' Poppies collapse

Ross Oulton has rejoined AFC Rushden & Diamonds

New boss Sandy gets to work as he makes first Hayden Road signings

New AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy (centre) with assistant Jim Le Masurier (left) and chair Rob Usher

Sandy ‘jumped at the chance’ to become boss at AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Elliot Sandy has admitted he 'jumped at the chance' to become the new manager of AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
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Richard Lavery was frustrated that his Kettering side couldn't force a win at Spalding on Saturday (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Lavery left frustrated as Poppies fail to secure maximum at Spalding

Action from Kettering Town's 1-1 draw at Spalding United (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies stumble against Tulips to see lead at the top cut to a single point

Jordan Graham in action for AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Doughboys boost attacking options as former Spalding striker Jordan Graham signs

Lewis White made a match-winning return to Kettering Town on Monday night (Picture: Mike Capps/kappasport.co.uk)

White makes a goalscoring return as Kettering Town sink St Ives

Wes York scored again for the Poppies (picture: Peter Short)

Point a fair result, says Poppies boss Lavery after Stratford Town stalemate

Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies on the road first up as they are handed testing start to new campaign

The incident happened on Saturday, January 27, during the 70th minute of Corby’s fixture with Spalding United

Corby Town FC fan banned from ground over racist abuse

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

Steelmen boss Setchell aiming to claim a Spalding double

Kettering Town boss Jim Le Masurier (Picture: Peter Short)

'Pay what you want' night as Poppies host Spalding United in friendly

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

Steelmen stay in play-off touch as they extend unbeaten run to six matches

Jacob Scott is one of three Northampton Town players to have joined AFC Rushden & Diamonds on loan (Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Rock-bottom Diamonds ready for ‘daunting’ festive fixtures
Assistant boss Tom Lorraine admits AFC Rushden & Diamonds face a 'daunting' festive period after their season of woe continued when they suffered a fifth consecutive defeat on Saturday.
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Luca Purse was red-carded in the first half

Player-boss Harriman taking positives as Diamonds are turned over by Spalding

Corby Town's travelling supporters were delighted with Saturday's 6-0 win at Sporting Khalsa (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Super Steelmen fly up the table after successive road-trip victories

Corby Town boss Gary Setchell says his team 'have to get something' at Shepshed (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Steelmen boss Setchell eyes Shepshed win as he aims to build momentum

Corby Town boss Gary Setchell (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Steelmen boss Setchall has ‘irons in the fire’ to strengthen his squad

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

Kalern Thomas scores Corby Town's second goal in Saturday's 3-2 win at Boldmere St Michaels. Picture by David Tilley

Setchell eyeing a huge turnout as Steelmen return home

Action from AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 1-0 defeat to Sporting Khalsa at Hayden Road on Saturday. Picture by Shaun Frankham

Diamonds ready to ‘go again’ as they face up to a tough test at Spalding

Corby Town kicked off the 2023/24 campaign with a 3-2 win at Boldmere St Michaels. Picture by Jim Darrah

A ‘mixed bag’ but Setchell is happy as Corby kick-off with a win

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A tricky start for Diamonds as fixtures for next season are confirmed

Poppies boss Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies confirm five pre-season friendlies ahead of return to Step 3

There was plenty to smile about for the Corby Town players after they racked up a sixth win in a row on Wednesday night. Picture by Jim Darrah

Steelmen looking to make it ‘a great week’ as they head to rivals Khalsa

Corby Town boss Gary Setchell shows his delight after his team claimed a sixth win in a row with a 1-0 success over Spalding United at Steel Park. Picture by Jim Darrah

Setchell’s delight as Corby’s ‘energy and endeavour’ helps seal another win

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

Corby Town manager Gary Setchell. Picture by Jim Darrah

Setchell is fired up for Steelmen’s ‘biggest week of the season’

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Corby boss Setchell wants a packed Steel Park for crunch Spalding clash

Michael Jacklin shows his delight after Jordan O'Brien's late equaliser for Corby Town in their 1-1 draw with Bedworth United at Steel Park last weekend. Pictures by Jim Darrah

Boss Setchell believes new boy Hilliard can be a ‘great asset’ for the Steelmen

Peterborough United loanee Lewis Darlington made his debut for Corby Town in their 0-0 draw at Coleshill Town. Picture by David Tilley

Setchell pleased with the result and display in Steelmen's goalless draw

Corby Town manager Gary Setchell. Picture by David Tilley

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

Jordan O'Brien has rejoined Coby Town (Picture: corbytown.co.uk)

Steelmen make another signing as O'Brien joins from Spalding

Hilton Arthur takes the congratulations after he opened the scoring in Corby Town's 3-0 victory over Dereham Town at Steel Park. Picture by Jim Darrah

Boss Attenborough happy as Steelmen impress in a home success

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

Action from Corby Town's 0-0 draw with Shepshed Dynamo last weekend. Picture by David Tilley

Corby boss Lee relishing a big test at leaders Halesowen

Gary Mills and assistant-manager Darron Gee watch on during Corby Town's 1-0 defeat at Spalding United. Pictures by Jim Darrah

We didn’t get a break, says Corby Town boss Mills

Elliot Sandy is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring Corby Town's equaliser against Shepshed Dynamo. Picture by David Tilley

Mills wants Corby Town to finish with some pride

Kettering Town captain Connor Kennedy has recovered from a calf injury. Picture by Peter Short

Captain Connor is back in contention for Poppies

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

Kettering Town boss Paul Cox. Pictures by Peter Short

Cox wants to see more from Poppies in replay

The look on the Kettering Town players' faces tells the story after the conceded a stoppage-time equaliser at Spalding United. Pictures by Peter Short

Cox: Poppies had a bit of a let off

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