 Talbot took the club from the Conference to Division Two |
Brian Talbot has resigned as manager of Rushden and Diamonds after seven years in charge at Nene Park. Talbot took charge of the Conference strugglers in 1997 and they were soon pushing for promotion, winning a place in the Football League in 2001.
After losing the play-off final in the next season, Talbot took the Diamonds to the Division Three title in 2003.
The former WBA boss is being linked with the vacant manager's post at Division Two rivals Oldham Athletic.
"I have enjoyed it here very much and I am proud of what we all have achieved both on and off the pitch," Talbot told the club's official website.
"It is the end of an era, and I feel now is the time for the club and me to make the break."
Club secretary Dave Joyce said he was sorry to see Talbot leave.
"Brian has taken us to a level which nobody could have expected seven years ago," he said.
"It has been a tremendous honour to work with him."
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