Tigers

Danny Hussey admits that he is facing a major struggle to even field a side for Holbeach United’s Buildbase FA Vase clash with Lincoln Moorlands Railway on Saturday. The Tigers would normally be considered hot favourites for the first round qualifying clash at Carter’s Park (3pm), but Hussey has got something of an unprecedented selection dilemma on his hands. As ...

Corby Town 4 Holbeach United 0 Depleted Holbeach United suffered a hefty 4-0 loss at Corby Town on Saturday as their interest in the Emirates FA Cup ended for another season. Stephen Diggin (26 & 35) gave the higher graded Steelmen a nice early cushion, before Elliot Sandy made it 3-0 on 48 minutes. Ex-Tiger Jake Duffy rounded off the ...

South Holland’s interest in the Emirates FA Cup is over for another season after both Spalding United and Holbeach United were knocked out of the competition on Saturday. The Tulips suffered a somewhat controversial 4-2 home defeat against Dereham Town in the preliminary round, while the Tigers were soundly beaten 4-0 at higher-graded Corby Town. Starting with Spalding, they led ...

Matt Easton is determined to improve Spalding United’s recent poor form in the Emirates FA Cup. The Tulips host Isthmian League North Division side Dereham Town at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field on Saturday (3pm) as they bid to mount a decent run in the competition for the first time in recent memory. Boss Easton feels that going on ...

Bullish boss Danny Hussey insists that he and his Holbeach United side are bang up for their Emirates FA Cup clash at higher-graded Corby Town on Saturday (3pm). The Tigers are underdogs for the Preliminary Round showdown with the BetVictor Southern Central Division based Steelmen at Steel Park, which will net the winner £2,890 (losers £960) of FA prize money. ...

Holbeach United 2 Deeping Rangers 2 Jonny Lockie struck twice against his former club as Holbeach United drew 2-2 with rivals Deeping Rangers on Wednesday night. Dan Jarvis fired Deeping ahead early on, but two Lockie efforts put the Tigers 2-1 ahead at half time in the Uhlsport UCL Premier Division derby at Carter’s Park. However, the Clarets levelled through ...

Anstey Nomads 0 Holbeach United 2 Danny Hussey was happy enough with Holbeach United’s 2-0 triumph at Anstey Nomads on Saturday – but admits that a red card to skipper Spencer Tinkler soured his mood. Strikes in either half from Josh Ford (penalty) and Jonny Lockie made it two Uhlsport UCL Premier Division wins on the trot for the Tigers ...

Spalding United made an hugely impressive start to the new BetVictor NPL South East Division season with a 2-0 victory at Sutton Coldfield Town on Saturday, while Holbeach United’s fine form continued with a 2-0 triumph at Anstey Nomads in the Uhlsport UCL Premier Division. Starting with the Tulips, goals from Jamie Jackson (penalty 19) and Ben Richards (52) secured ...

Danny Hussey admits that his Holbeach United squad is down to the bare bones – and he’s already having to dip back into the transfer market. Injuries to Michael Frew (at least two months out) and Jono Fairweather (two more weeks out) have be compounded by the loss of Joe Smith (hamstring), while Joe Braithwaite is also out of Saturday’s ...

Holbeach United 2 Fakenham Town 0 First-half goals from Jack Smith and Spencer Tinkler eased Holbeach United to an Emirates FA Cup victory over lower-graded Fakenham Town on Saturday. Smith arrowed home the opener after 20 minutes of the extra preliminary round clash at Carter’s Park, before skipper Tinkler (40) stabbed home the second in the closing stages of the ...

South Holland duo Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United endured mixed fortunes in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday. It was joy for Holbeach, who saw off Fakenham Town 2-0 at Carter’s Park thanks to first-half goals from Jack Smith and skipper Spencer Tinkler. Danny Hussey’s side will make the trip to play Coby Town in the next round. However, Pinchbeck’s ...

Boston Town 2  Holbeach United 3 Jack Smith’s injury-time stunner completed an incredible Holbeach United comeback on Tuesday night as they came from two down to beat rivals Boston Town 3-2. The Tigers trailed 2-0 after half an hour in the Ulhsport UCL Premier Division clash after a Spencer Tinkler own goal (8) and a Liam Tunstall strike (30). But ...

Holbeach United 0 Loughborough University 5 Much-fancied Holbeach United were humbled 5-0 at home by newboys Loughborough University on the opening day of the new Uhlsport UCL Premier Division season. A red-hot first-half from Loughborough saw the Tigers four down at the break in Saturday’s Carter’s Park clash, with goals from Connor Smith (pen 3 and 40) and Kamen Cashmore ...

Assistant boss Tim Cole insists that Holbeach United are well-equipped for another strong season in the Uhlsport UCL Premier Division. Fifth last time around, Cole reckons that the Tigers have a stronger and more competitive squad this season ahead of Saturday’s Carter’s Park opener against newboys Loughborough University (3pm) and Tuesday night’s derby at much-fancied Boston Town (7.45pm). The number ...

Both Spalding United and Holbeach United both enjoyed eye-catching friendly victories on Tuesday night. The Tulips romped to a 4-0 victory at Harrowby United, with the Tigers seeing off higher-graded Wisbech Town 3-0 at Carter’s Park. Starting with the Tulips, goals from Jamie Jackson (2), Taron Hare and Kegan Everington secured a third win from as many pre-season fixtures – ...

Pre-season really kicked into gear for non-league sides at the weekend, with two of South Holland’s heavyweights getting their friendly fixtures under way. Pinchbeck United enjoyed a 3-0 victory over Bourne Town at Knight Street on Friday night, while Holbeach United were handed a 2-0 home reverse against much-fancied Skegness Town the following day. The Tigers, who picked up a ...

Holbeach United’s latest Sportsman’s Dinner was a big hit on Thursday night as ex-Premier League striker Dean Windass rolled into town. The former Hull City, Bradford City and Aberdeen frontman – who famously scored a play-off winner at Wembley – was the headline act at the Tigers Social Club bash. He was joined by comedian Jamie Sutherland (who is also ...

Excited Holbeach United boss Danny Hussey has announced verbal agreements with four big-name signings – and is hopeful of adding a few more before the start of pre-season later this month. Although the Tigers are still unable to get players on official forms, Hussey has revealed that he is set to sign Jon Fairweather (Wisbech Town), Luke Wilson (Pinchbeck United) ...

Former Holbeach United managed Seb Hayes has returned to management after taking over at Wisbech Town. Hayes, who resigned his role with the Tigers at the end of last year, was unveiled as the new Fenmen boss on Friday. The 43-year-old managed 66 wins from 106 matches during his time at Carter’s Park, winning the Lincs FA Senior Trophy, managing ...

South Holland duo Pinchbeck United and Holbeach United will have five new rivals in the Future Lions UCL Premier Division. Three Leicestershire-based sides – Quorn, Shepshed Dynamo and Loughborough University – have moved sideways from the Total Motion Midland League Premier Division, while both Anstey Nomads and Lutterworth Town have been promoted from UCL Division One. The five teams leaving ...