Date: Mon 31 Oct 2022

By Steve Whitney

Pair of New Diamonds

Struggling AFC Rushden & Diamonds have added to their group as they look to move away from the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central’s bottom two.

Well-travelled striker Chris Manangu has checked into Hayden Road having not played this season.

The 30-year-old had joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Potters Bar Town in February 2022 from Diamonds` league rivals St Ives Town.

He had only joined the Saints in December 2021 from Southern Division One Central side Kempston Rovers, where he had been since August 2021.

He was in West Ham United`s academy as a youngster and then joined Liverpool following a successful trial in 2008.

He wasn`t signed on professional terms by the Reds, however, and returned to his East London roots and played for Brentwood Town, Grays Athletic, Ilford and Thamesmead Town before having a spell with St Neots Town.

He was then given an opportunity to play in Cyprus for Apoel Nicosia and after a year, returned home and turned out for Tooting & Mitcham United.

Swedish side Ytterhogdals IK came calling and he enjoyed a couple of successful years there.

He has also been with Essex Senior League outfit St Margaretsbury.

He joins another recent signing in midfielder Andy Mandjoba.

The 20-year-old has had previous experience with Championship side Blackpool, Northern Premier League Division One West outfit City of Liverpool and, more recently, United Counties League Premier Division North side Loughborough Students.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds Web Site

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