AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2-1 St Ives Town (Southern League Central Division) A short history lesson for you… Rushden & Diamonds were formed in 1992 by former Dr Martens shoe guru Max Griggs, then President & Owner of the world-famous Northamptonshire based leather boot maker and one of the richest men in the UK… Well he had previously purchased local part-timers Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds before merging them together and housing them in a fabulous stadium (Nene P