Elliot Sandy

Kicked a football around non league for years! Brackley, Kettering, Diamonds, Banbury, Oxford City, Corby Town, Spalding United. AFC Rushden & 💎 Manager

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

CHAMPIONS. So proud of everyone involved with this football club. The hard work day in day out has paid off. I just want to thank all the players for all their hard work. We will certainly enjoy tonight. Lastly thank you @corbytownfc it was written in the stars 🏆🌷❤️

[Spalding United FC @SpaldingUnited]

The Pitching In NPL Midlands CHAMPIONS 🏆

[AFC Rushden & Diamonds @AFCRD]

Pre-Season Interview 🎙️

AFCRDTV caught up with Manager Elliot Sandy to talk all things recruitment, pre-season and the forthcoming league campaign! Watch below 👇

https://t.co/wAJp82DLSL

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@Jamiedraper22 @j0sephmcc0rmack 🤣🤣

[AFC Rushden & Diamonds @AFCRD]

New Signing ✍️

AFC Rushden & Diamonds are pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Charlie Woods from Rugby Town.

Woods arrives at Hayden Road after establishing himself as one of the Northern Premier League Midlands Division's most promising young goalkeepers. Just turned 22, he already possesses valuable experience at Step 4 and joins the club following spells with Quorn, Coventry Sphinx and Rugby Town.

Diamonds supporters may already be familiar with Woods from his appearances against the Club. During his time with Coventry Sphinx, he faced the Diamonds on a number of occasions and produced several impressive performances, including saving penalties in both home and away fixtures against Sphinx during the 2024/25 season.

Now making the switch to Hayden Road, Woods becomes the latest addition to Elliot Sandy's squad ahead of the new campaign as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. Elliot had this to say about his new man:

"Charlie is someone we were keen on last summer but for one reason or another, the move didn't materialsie last year, so I'm glad we've been able to get it done now. He's a young keeper with great experience for his age. He knows the level well and has always impressed us when we've seen him. Really importantly for me, during discussions this summer he made it very clear that he wanted to play for AFC Rushden & Diamonds and to me, that is really important."

Charlie will be available for sponsorship once player sponsorships open in July.

Everyone at AFC Rushden & Diamonds would like to welcome Charlie to the club and wish him every success in a Diamonds shirt.

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@Robbins_111 @HaangEmHiigh Trust 🤣 guys hilarious

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@Robbins_111 You’re just mad about Oba

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@Robbins_111 For me it’s a pen, wrestling to get in front Madueke is in front and gets bundled over, if that’s given not a single person complains imo

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@JamalAdams2000 @AFCRD @LeMoz23 Respect Jamz. All the best mate 💎

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

Sad times if you’re an Arsenal fan, sad times to lose Jez.
But signing number 3 sorted! 🧤
Have to wait for Tuesday night for this one though 💎

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@DanJezeph 💎❤️

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@DanJezeph @AFCRD @88rdu @A_Raz9 What you saying 🤣

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@AFCRD @JoelNketia Leader 💎

[AFC Rushden & Diamonds @AFCRD]

RETAINED‼️

Admin is personally very happy to announce that the club have retained Captain Joel Nketia for the 2026/27 season! 💎

The battling midfielder has made 43 appearances and 7 goals for the Diamonds!

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@johnfreeman54 @AFCRD 🤣🤣

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@AFCRD Rest in peace Mike 💎

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@Tylerwinters101 @StamfordAFC1896 Good luck Ty 💎

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@dan_sweenz Love it Sweenz, go well my mate ⚽️👊🏻

[Elliot Sandy @SandyBoi1]

@LeonMetts10 @RushdenExiles @AFCRD 🙌🤝