Football

Passionate Patterson insists champions Moulton Harrox can still challenge

Stalwart defender Bobby Patterson insists that it’ll be business as usual for Moulton Harrox as they prepare to kick-off the defence of their ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division title on Saturday. Harrox, who romped to their second title in four seasons last term with a huge haul of 92 points, host Stilton United at Broad Lane (1pm). There has been a ...

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Two off as Spalding United edge out Holbeach United in fiery friendly derby

It’s rarely dull when Holbeach United and Spalding United square off – and that was the case in Tuesday night’s friendly at Carter’s Park. A first-half penalty from Lincoln City loanee Andrew Wright settled the contest, but it was two red cards and a mass brawl before half time that left everyone talking. A late tackle from Nathan Whitehead triggered ...

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Magpies have their wings clipped by “dominant” Wittering as Cawthorn bemoans bad pitch

Joint player/boss Matt Cawthorn admitted that his Long Sutton Athletic side were “dominated” by opponents Wittering in Sunday’s 5-2 ChromaSport PDFL Division One defeat. The Magpies kicked off their season a week earlier than everybody else due to being part of the UCL and PDFL groundhop – but probably wish they hadn’t. Goals from new signing Billy Oliver and Cawthorn ...

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Tulips smash Star for seven, Stamford edge out Tigers, Sutton and Crowland beaten

Spalding United were South Holland’s big winners on Saturday as they romped to a 7-0 friendly win at Peterborough Northern Star. On the final weekend of pre-season action, the Tulips had goals from Andrew Wright (17), Paul Walker (pen 45), Sam Downey (55 and 60), Tom Waumsley (70 and 73) and Nathan Whitehead (86) to thank for their success. Holbeach United, ...

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Cawthorn: It’s time for Long Sutton Athletic to get back to where the club belongs

Joint player/boss Matt Cawthorn feels that Long Sutton Athletic are ready to start moving upwards ahead of the start of their season this weekend. The Magpies kick off their ChromaSport PDFL Division One season at Wittering on Sunday (5.30pm) in a game that is part of the Groundhop initiative. With Billy Radeloff joining Cawthorn as co-boss over the summer and ...

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New signing Jackson hands Holbeach United injury blow after breaking his ankle

Holbeach United’s pre-season plans have been hit by the news that new signing Adam Jackson has broken his ankle. Left back Jackson, signed from Spalding United, injured himself in an off-the-field incident on Sunday. It’s unclear how long the two-time ChromaSport UCL Premier Division winner will be sidelined for, but player/boss Tom Roberts is hoping that it won’t be for ...

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Spalding United boss Frecklington snaps up Lemon to complete exciting squad

Dave Frecklington reckons Spalding United have signed one of the best defenders in Evo-Stik NPL Division One South after swooping for Jordan Lemon. The versatile defender, who can play all across the backline but is best known as a right back, has joined the Tulips from rivals Stamford. Lemon played under Frecklington at Lincoln United last season and was named ...

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Spalding United chief unfazed by Yaxley thrashing and completes three signings

Boss Dave Frecklington insists that nobody is pushing the panic button at Spalding United following Saturday’s 5-2 friendly humbling at Yaxley. Two goals from new striker Bradley Barraclough (including a last-gasp penalty) were scant consolation for the Tulips at In2itive Park, as Dan Cotton (2), Phil Stebbing (2) and Scott Bogusz all bagged for the lower-graded Cuckoos. It was the ...

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Pre-season: Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United continue their winning ways

Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United both enjoyed pre-season friendly wins on Tuesday night. The Tigers defeated ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division side Netherton United 2-1 at Carter’s Park, with all of the goals coming in the second half. Stuart Eason put the Tigers ahead soon after the break at Carter’s Park, but Dean Giglio levelled before Josh Ford fired the winner from ...

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Two young Holbeach United teams are on lookout for new players

Holbeach United Yellow under-14s are in need of a few new players ahead of the coming season. The young Tigers, who play in the Peterborough Junior Alliance League Division One, are looking for players going into school year nine next year. Contact manager Stuart Clark on 07831 400052 if you are interested. Holbeach United under-10s Black (under-11s next season) are ...

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Spalding United hit for five at Yaxley, Holbeach United in four-some form

Spalding United’s unbeaten pre-season was ended by a 5-2 defeat at Yaxley on Saturday, while Holbeach United cruised to a 4-0 win at Wisbech St Mary. The Tulips, who had been water-tight in their earlier friendly fixtures, were sunk by goals from Phil Stebbing (2), Dan Cotton (2) and Scott Bogusz at In2itive Park. Brad Barraclough did bag a brace ...

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Spalding United supemo Frecklington hails “amazing” togetherness of his squad

Buzzing boss Dave Frecklington admits that he’s amazed by the team spirit his new-look Spalding United squad are already showing. The Tulips chief is eyeing Lincs Senior Cup glory after seeing his side stun their illustrious neighbours Boston United 1-0 in the quarter-finals on Saturday  – and was also impressed by last week’s 1-1 friendly draw at King’s Lynn Town. ...

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Allen return delights Holbeach United boss Roberts but Cartwright suffers ankle knock

Popular full-back Jonny Allen managed 70 minutes for Holbeach United in their 0-0 friendly draw at Oakham United on Saturday as he continues his recovery from a badly broken leg. Seeing the two-time UCL Premier Division title winner back on the field was a big boost for Tigers player/boss Tom Roberts, who was also buoyed by Josh Ford, Ollie Pinner ...

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Feast of action at Pinchbeck United’s beer and football festival over the weekend

Pinchbeck United are hoping that football fans in South Holland will visit their beer and football festival over the weekend. The Knight Street event, which runs from Friday to Sunday, is headlined by five games of football involving four of the club’s many teams. Friday night sees the first team take on a Boston United XI (7pm), before they then ...

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Pre-season: Whitehead winner for Spalding United, high five for Moulton Harrox

Spalding United’s unbeaten pre-season continued on Tuesday night with a 1-0 victory at Harrowby United. A solitary strike from Nathan Whitehead, who headed home a cross from Matthew Varley, was enough for Dave Frecklington’s side against their ChromaSport UCL Premier Division hosts. The Tulips face more UCL opposition on Saturday when they visit Yaxley (3pm). Meanwhile, Moulton Harrox kicked off ...

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Fixtures: Holbeach United’s ChromaSport UCL Premier Division schedule for 2016

Holbeach United face two tricky away trips at the start of the new ChromaSport UCL Premier Division season. The Tigers visit Yaxley on August 9 and then Cogenhoe United on August 13, with both teams expecting to challenge in the top eight. The first home game for Tom Roberts and his side is against Sleaford Town on August 17, while ...

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Late Longville-Daley strike steers Spalding United to Boston United victory

Boston United 0 Spalding United 1 A late goal from Rhys Longville-Daley earned Spalding United an eye-catching 1-0 win at Boston United in the Lincs FA Senior Cup on Saturday. Longville-Daley, on as a second-half substitute at The Jakemans Stadium, turned home from close range in the 90th minute to ensure the Tulips won Dave Frecklington’s first competitive game as ...

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Work commitments force title-winning boss Panton to quit Moulton Harrox role

Title-winning manager Dave Panton has stepped down as manager of Moulton Harrox with immediate effect. Panton, who steered Moulton to glory in the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division last season, has resigned after just one season in charge. The reason Harrox have given for the former Bourne Town Reserves chief’s exit is “work commitments”, with Nigel Steadman stepping in as caretaker ...

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Fixtures: Spalding United’s 2016/17 schedule in Evo-Stik NPL Division One South

Today (Friday) saw the Ev0-Stik NPL Division One South fixtures revealed, with Spalding United beginning their league campaign with a trip to Bedworth United on August 13. Their first home game is against Carlton Town on August 16, while the maiden derby with South Lincolnshire rivals Stamford is at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field on August 29. Other key ...

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Home comforts for Whaplode Drove B at six-a-side football tournament

There was a home winner at the Whaplode Drove six-a-side football tournament on Sunday. Whaplode Drove B emerged victorious on the day, beating runners-up Tydd Tigers FC 2-0 in the final. Losing semi-finalists on the day were Polinia FC A and Upwell FC A. Organiser David Barfoot said: “Thanks go to everyone who helped on the day. “Special thanks goes ...

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