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Name
John-Joe O'Toole
Nationality
engEngland
irlIreland
Position
Midfielder
Sponsor (Home)
The Foot Cabin
Sponsor (Away)
The Foot Cabin
Joined
16/01/2026
Debut
17/01/2026
Current Club
Diamonds
Previous Club(s)
AFC Wimbledon, Bristol Rovers, Burton Albion, Colchester United, Mansfield Town, Northampton Town, Sheffield United, Southend United, Watford, Wealdstone
Leagues & Cups
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
Age
37

16/01/26: AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to announce the HUGE signing of John-Joe O’Toole. A legend in the area, he has made nearly 500 league appearances across his career, including promotion at Northampton Town. A central midfielder, John-Joe joins to give us the reinforcement and experience needed to kick on in the second half the season.

Elliot Sandy had this to say on his latest signing: “JJ is exactly the type of player I feel we’ve been missing; experienced, driven and a leader. He will really help our young squad and I’m delighted to have him on board after beating Step 1 & 2 teams for his signature.”

Welcome JJ!! 💎

Northern Premier League - Midlands Division

SeasonClubGoalsYellowRedTeam SheetStartedSubbed onSubbed offBenchAppearances
2025/26Diamonds140990209
Total-140990209

Diamonds Total (League & Cup)

SeasonGoalsYellowRedTeam SheetStartedSubbed onSubbed offBenchAppearances
2025/26140990209
Total140990209

Result

(35)
1 - 3
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Boldmere St Michaels

Match Sponsor: The AFC Rushden & Diamonds Walking Football team
Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 496
Man of the Match: David Adegbola (chosen by the AFC Rushden & Diamonds Walking Football team)
Captain: Joel Nketia
(33 - rearranged)
2 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry Sphinx

Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 291
Man of the Match: Jordan O'Brien
Captain: Joel Nketia
(34)
0 - 3
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Butlin Road

Rugby Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 516
Captain: Joel Nketia
(18 - rearranged)
0 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
The Cameron Slater Arena

Coventry Sphinx v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 189
Man of the Match: Freddie Findlay
Captain: Joel Nketia
(31)
1 - 3
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
The JJ Mac Stadium

Bourne Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 427
Man of the Match: Tarik Dallas
Captain: Joel Nketia
(29)
1 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Townsend Meadow

Racing Club Warwick v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 442
Captain: Joel Nketia
(28)
3 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Grange Park

Long Eaton United v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 228
Captain: Joel Nketia
(26 - rearranged)
2 - 2
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Anstey Nomads

Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 332
Man of the Match: Bruno Andrade
Captain: Joel Nketia
(27)
2 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Sutton Coldfield Town

Match Sponsor: Blake Filsell
Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 422
Man of the Match: Bruno Andrade
Captain: Joel Nketia
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
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