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Diamonds finished 3rd in the Southern League Midland Division. The following season, before which a new 1,000 all-seater North Stand
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in the FA Cup, on a day the official site described as "one of the darkest" in their history eight players were transfer-listed, including four players brought in during the summer. In early
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Christmas time by a huge margin. However, despite some fans calling for Brian Talbot's head, Max Griggs' faith would be rewarded. A run of just one defeat from the remaining 23 matches saw the deficit clawed back. The club eventually finished six points ahead of their title rivals, securing
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in expectancy; however a 0–0 draw ensured a title showdown at Nene Park against
Hartlepool on the final day. In front of a plus 6,200 crowd, and needing just a point, the home side went ahead in the first half through Paul Hall. As the game approached its conclusion a late
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scoring for the Diamonds. In the return tie on May Day bank holiday however, a disappointing 2–0 defeat ensued for the Diamonds at the Kassam Stadium, to end their promotion chances. Within the 2009/2010 campaign, Rushden recorded their biggest ever home win 8–0 against
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taking over as caretaker manager. It was announced later that day that goalkeeping coach and former caretaker manager Tony Godden also left the club by mutual consent. Edinburgh's first match in charge was a 9–0 victory over
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