AFC Rushden & Diamonds have sacked players Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters after an on-pitch altercation. Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters received red cards during a match against Loughborough Students. The incident occurred 21 minutes into the Northern Premier League Midlands Division match on Saturday.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds lost the match 3-0 with nine men. The club made the decision following an internal review and consultation with First Team Management and supporters. Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters have scored 21 goals combined across all competitions this season.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds can confirm that, following an on-field altercation during yesterday's fixture against Loughborough Students, the club have informed both Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters that they will not be selected for the remainder of the 2025/26 season and are free to pursue opportunities with other clubs.
Bruno Andrade has apologized for the incident on social media. Tyler Winters did not apologize in his social media post.
The actions seen during the incident do not reflect the standards we expect of those representing AFC Rushden & Diamonds. As a fan-owned, community-driven club, we have a responsibility to uphold those standards and to act when they are not met.