Size: Default Title

Condition: 8/10 Excellent. Fading to the sponsor. A few small bobbles & pulls scattered around

Size: Adult Large

Chest Measurement: 42-44 Inches / 107-112 CM

Manufacturer: Errea

Colour: White, blue & red trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 2002/2003

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Errea Rushden & Diamonds home football shirt from the 2002/03 season.

Condition of this original football jersey is 8/10 - Excellent. Fading to the sponsor. A few small bobbles & pulls scattered around (see photos).

 

After their rapid rise to the top tier of non-league football, the club then spent five seasons attempting to reach the Football League, finishing 12th in the 1996–97 season, and then 4th, 4th and 2nd in the Football Conference before they finally won promotion to the Football League as champions in 2001.

It was within this period that the club had achieved their best success in the FA Cup, getting to the 3rd Round twice. In 1998–99, the Diamonds held Leeds United to a famous 0–0 draw at Nene Park, ahead of a record attendance of 6,431. After taking a shock early lead at Elland Road in the replay, they went on to lose 3–1. In the following campaign, the club were rewarded with a 3rd Round draw away to Sheffield United.

The Diamonds secured a 1–1 draw at Bramall Lane, to force a replay. In the return fixture, the match went to penalties following a 1–1 deadlock after extra-time. In the shootout however, it was the Blades who finally edged the Diamonds out 6–5 to go through.

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