Club Statement

AFC Rushden & Diamonds are aware of an incident in the bar between a First Team Player and a Supporter following this afternoon’s defeat to Lye Town.

The player in question has had his registration with the Club cancelled with immediate effect and will not feature for the Club going forward.

Whilst football is a game that evokes extremes of emotions and divides opinions, AFC Rushden & Diamonds are committed to ensuring that all players, supporters and visitors treat one another with respect and are able to attend matches free from the threat of abuse of either a physical or verbal nature.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds are committed to ensuring that any event hosted by the Club is done so in a safe and welcoming environment and exercise a zero tolerance stance on any and all violence.