Joe Merrill was an AFC R&D Original, starting the first game against Thrapston Town and remaining one of the first names on the team sheet for the duration of our stay in the United Counties League.
The flying right…
When the curtain came down on RDFC, Michael Corcoran was our longest serving player.
Cockers joined the Club in early 2008, around the same time as Dale Roberts, and stayed until the bitter end.
A tough-tackling utility player, Michael…
The signing of Richard Bunting was a game-changer in the Club's pursuit of promotion from Step 5.
Bunts joined from King's Lynn in 2013 and remained a constant in the AFC R&D midfield for over 4 years.
The Double…
He won 2 promotions as AFC R&D Manager, but RDFC fans from the 1990's will fondly remember Andy Peaks' playing days.
The 1994/95 Players' Player of the Season, Peaksy was the first RDFC player to reach 200 appearances and…
"Jacko scores and turns Sixfields white, what a feeling, what a night."
A more committed player than Jack Ashton you won't find.
He put his body on the line for AFC R&D for 6 and a half years, making…
Saturday 13th May saw the first-ever Academy Day at Hayden Road.
Players from across our Academy age groups attended and enjoyed the experience of playing on the pitch and using the first team facilities.
Diamonds fans who were able to…
