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Nene Park is the home ground of Rushden & Diamonds football club. The stadium is situated in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England, along the bank of the River Nene, and holds 6441, with 4641 seated and 1800 standing. It is renowned for its high-quality facilities and comfort. The carpark can hold 800 vehicles[2].
[edit] History
The stadium was built in 1969 as the home of Irthlingborough Diamonds, after the land was bought from the water board. In 1978, Nene Park became the first United Counties League stadium to have floodlights, which were turned on by Bobby Robson. He was watched by future Rushden & Diamonds manager Brian Talbot, who was still in his playing career at the time. In 1992, when Irthlingborough Diamonds merged with Rushden Town to form Rushden & Diamonds, Nene Park was extensively redeveloped. The stadium was torn down and rebuilt under the financial guidance[clarification needed] of Max Griggs. The new stadium has conference facilities in the Diamond Centre, which features three hospitality rooms and was opened by Prince Charles in 1995. In recent years the stadium's biggest stand, the Airwair Stand (see below) was closed. This was in response to the falling attendances, which meant that the cost of keeping the stand open had become uneconomic. It was the stand for to home fans, who now watch from the North Stand, South Stand or Peter DeBanke Terrace. The Airwair is occasionally opened when large numbers of travelling fans are expected. An unusual feature of the stadium is the model owls in each corner, to deter birds from nesting in the roof. [edit] Future plansHotel Nene Park has permission to build a three-star, 150-bed hotel on its grounds. Strategic Director at Rushden & Diamonds, Helen Thompson said,
2012 Olympics training camp Nene Park is to be used as a training camp for athletes ahead of the 2012 London Olympics[4] The sports to be hosted are archery, fencing, football, judo, table tennis and wrestling. [edit] Gallery
[edit] Average crowd sizes
[edit] StandsThe South Stand includes the Diamond Centre and hospitality suites. Away fans, if travelling in small numbers, are situated in a block of this stand. There are 1224 seats. The North Stand is home to the press box and more hospitality suites. It holds 976 people (all seated). The Airwair Stand is the biggest stand in the stadium, holding over 2000 fans, it is situated behind one of the goals. Originally home to home fans it has since been closed, only being used when a large number of away fans travel. The Peter De Banke terrace, or PDB, is named after the late popular club stalwart, Peter De Banke, and was opened in late-1994. Holding 1800 fans, it is an all-standing covered terrace.[10][11] It houses Rushden's singing fans. Within two years of Max Griggs taking control of the club, the PDB was constructed, replacing temporary dressing rooms and offices. [edit] References
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