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SANDY STANDS IN GOOD STEAD

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
6 July 2025

SANDY STANDS

By John Lyons

ELLIOT Sandy was hit for six by his shock Spalding United sacking last summer, but believes he returns to the hotseat at AFC Rushden & Diamonds a better manager.
In his only full season at the helm, the 39-year-old led the Tulips to the NPL Midlands title in 202324. He was awarded a two-year contract, but then dumped after just three Southern Premier Central games last term.
Sandy returned to the playing ranks with Northampton Sileby Rangers in the United Counties League Premier South after his managerial reign was cut short, but was handed the chance to revitalise...

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