Northants football's biggest under the radar success story continued last night with another thrilling victory for AFC Rushden and Diamonds FC.
Diamonds were a thorn in the side for the shoe army during the late 90s and early 00s, bankrolled by Dr Martins millionaire Max Griggs, the Nene Park outfit climbed above NTFC to reach the giddy heights of the third tier.
A memorable day out at Wembley in the 2002 league two play off saw a huge 6,000 army of fans, most of whom were related, leave the rural confines of East Northants to experience the novelty of electricity and running water.
But the bubble burst when Griggs pulled the plug on Diamonds financial support. Their decline saw them tumble down the football pyramid into oblivion.
Off the pitch it was a sad day when Councillor Shep barked in agreement at Irthlingborough Village Council planning meeting, approving the redevelopment of the derelict Nene Park site into housing.
But now new manager Kyle Robinson, who recently found himself in charge of the reformed AFC Diamonds after signing up to the "find me a seven aside team" feature on the Power League app, is predicting big things for the Cobblers country cousins.
"After a shaky start we're climbing up the league, two wins in a row at any level of the game is impressive and despite the names, Beercalona FC and Man-chest hair United were tough opponents."
Robinson is expecting a bumper crowd for the upcoming top of the table clash with Unathletico Madrid.
"Moulton Magpies Under 10s have their training on the astroturf after us and always peer through the fence".
