Tigers

Tidswell Talk: Holbeach United move is ’98 per cent’ done

After weeks of intense speculation, striker Andrew Tidswell has revealed the truth behind his Spalding United exit. Writing exclusively for The Spalding and South Holland Voice, Tidswell discusses his relationship with Tulips chief Pat Rayment, his ongoing injury problems and why a potential return to Holbeach United would suit him… By Andrew Tidswell Elite Sports Academy MD As many of you know by ...

Read More »

Chand: Drury’s exit won’t derail Holbeach United’s season

John Chand is adamant that the wheels won’t come off Holbeach United’s season after the shock resignation of co-boss Graham Drury on Saturday night. Former Stamford, Corby Town and Boston United manager Drury quit after guiding the Tigers to a 4-3 United Counties League KO Cup win over Olney Town. That leaves Chand, who won the UCL Premier Division title ...

Read More »

Chand talks up Dube after his Holbeach hat-trick heroics

Holbeach United 4  Olney Town 3 (after extra time) An extra-time winner from Matt Warfield finally killed off plucky Olney Town on Saturday as Holbeach United kept their dreams of a United Counties League and Knockout Cup double alive. The Tigers looked to be on cruise control against UCL Division One opposition at Carter’s Park – in what turned out ...

Read More »

Smith set for Spalding switch as Holbeach close on Tidswell

Spalding United are hoping to bring in King’s Lynn Town striker Gregg Smith as they brace themselves for Andrew Tidswell’s expected departure to South Holland rivals Holbeach United. Tulips chief Pat Rayment believes that a move for Lynn hitman Smith is “a done deal” and expects the former Grantham Town marksman to be in his squad at Brigg Town on ...

Read More »

Graham Drury resigns as joint Holbeach United boss

Graham Drury resigned as co-boss of Holbeach United on Saturday night. The former Stamford, Corby Town and Boston United manager quit after guiding the Tigers to a 4-3 United Counties League KO Cup win over Olney Town. The exact reasons for his departure are yet to be determined, but Drury himself confirmed his exit to The Spalding and South Holland ...

Read More »

Dube treble and Warfield winner send Holbeach United through

Lee Dube delivered another hat-trick on Saturday as Holbeach United moved into the quarter-finals of the UCL Knockout Cup with a 4-3 extra-time win over Olney Town. The Tigers looked to be on cruise control against UCL Division One opposition at Carter’s Park thanks to an early Dube double (2 & 5). But Olney, who are tenth in the UCL’s ...

Read More »

Tidswell must decide on Spalding United future ‘by weekend’

Andrew Tidswell has been given until this weekend to decide on his Spalding United future. The striker, who is on contract at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, has been placed on gardening leave by boss Pat Rayment after an honest discussion between the pair last Tuesday night. Tidswell is understood to be considering all options available to him – ...

Read More »

Drury hails dominant display as Holbeach United hammer Harrowby

Harrowby United 0 Holbeach United 7 Dominant Holbeach United bounced back from their FA Vase defeat in the best-possible manner with a 7-0 UCL Premier Division hammering of hosts Harrowby United on Tuesday night. Unanswered goals from Craig Parker (15 & 35), Jake Duffy (29), Lee Dube (38) Stacy Cartwright (65), Matt Nolan (67) and Gary King (90) buried the ...

Read More »

Seven-up Tigers bounce back, Tulips pay the penalty

Holbeach United cruised to a 7-0 win at Harrowby United in the UCL Premier Division on Tuesday night, while Spalding United went out of the Doodson Sport Cup 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Ilkeston. Starting with the Tigers, goals from Craig Parker (15 & 35), Jake Duffy (29), Lee Dube (38) Stacy Cartwright (65), Matt Nolan (67) ...

Read More »

Holbeach lose FA Vase thriller, Tulips beaten again, Moulton reach final

Holbeach United saw their FA Vase dream shattered by a 3-2 extra-time defeat against Erith and Belvedere on Saturday, while Spalding United suffered a potentially costly 2-1 loss at Evo-Stik League First Division South title rivals Mickleover Sports. Starting with the Tigers, all looked to be going to plan at Carter’s Park when Lee Dube raced onto a Jake Duffy ...

Read More »

Drury bemoans Holbeach’s missed chance to progress in FA Vase

Holbeach United 2 Erith & Belvedere 3 (after extra time) Graham Drury admitted that going out of the FA Vase was a “killer blow” after seeing his Holbeach United side outgunned by Erith & Belvedere in a last 16 thriller on Saturday. Adam Marsh’s classy extra time strike ended Holbeach’s dreams of reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in ...

Read More »

Holbeach’s hat-trick hero Dube leaves it late to seal win

Huntingdon Town 2 Holbeach United 3 A dramatic 94th minute winner from Lee Dube rounded off a memorable hat-trick and earned Holbeach United a vital 3-2 UCL Premier Division victory at Huntingdon Town on Wednesday night. Dube had twice put the title-chasing Tigers ahead with goals on 27 and 48 minutes at Jubilee Park, but on each occasion hosts Huntingdon ...

Read More »

Drury: Plum FA Vase tie for Tigers – if we can beat Erith

Joint Holbeach United boss Graham Drury admits that an FA Vase quarter-final against favourites North Shields would be a fantastic test. The Tigers, or last 16 opponents Erith and Belvedere, have been drawn at home against the North East club on February 28. Last weekend’s big Vase showdown was postponed after an 11am pitch inspection at Carter’s Park, so the ...

Read More »

FA Vase frustration for Tigers, Moulton Harrox win again

There was frustration all round as Holbeach United saw their FA Vase last 16 tie with Erith and Belvedere postponed on Saturday morning. It initially looked like the Carter’s Park pitch had been passed fit after a 10am pitch inspection, but it was deemed unplayable following a second viewing at around 11am. That means the duo will have to try ...

Read More »

Rayment plays down transfer talk over key Spalding United pair

Spalding United Pat Rayment has moved to clarify the futures of first team regulars Mitch Griffiths and Jamie Stevens after reports suggested that they had signed dual registration forms with Holbeach United and Wisbech Town respectively. Dual registration means that a non-contract player can play for either team he’s registered with at any time, but stipulates that they have to ...

Read More »

Chand: FA Vase tie ‘as big as it gets’ for Tigers

John Chand admits that Saturday’s FA Vase last 16 clash between Holbeach United and Erith and Belvedere is among the biggest games he’s ever been involved with in football. The joint boss led the Tigers to three trophies in his first stint as chief between 2010 and 2013 and also steered Magnet Tavern to the final of the FA Sunday ...

Read More »

Tidswell Talk: Clubs can’t put a price on top physios like Holbeach United’s Carol

By Andrew Tidswell Spalding United player and Elite Sports Academy MD This past weekend saw why having a top class physio at a sporting club is paramount. I must start by echoing everyone’s thoughts in wishing Jonny Allen, of Holbeach United, a very speedy recovery from his horrific double leg break he suffered against Cogenhoe United on Saturday. I’m lucky ...

Read More »

Chand: Allen injury puts costly Tigers loss into perspective

Holbeach Utd 2 Cogenhoe Utd 3 Saturday proved to be a day to forget for Holbeach United… for two differing reasons. The Tigers slipped to third in the UCL Premier Division after being handed a 3-2 reverse by Cogenhoe United at Carter’s Park, despite early efforts from Jake Duffy (14) and Matt Nolan (23) putting them 2-1 ahead. But it ...

Read More »

Broken leg for Allen as Holbeach United’s title hopes suffer double setback

Holbeach United defender Jonny Allen sustained a broken leg during the Tigers’ 3-2 home defeat to Cogenhoe United on Saturday. The incident – a three-way collision also involving Holbeach keeper Nick Conroy – happened early in the first half. It delayed the match for about half an hour as medical staff treated him and he was transported to hospital. The ...

Read More »

Holbeach United co-manager Drury not fussed over county trophy exit

Holbeach United’s management will not lose any sleep over the Lincolnshire FA Senior Trophy exit on Tuesday. The Tigers went down 2-0 at Grantham Town, of the Evo-stik NPL Premier Division. They made eight changes to the starting line-up from last Saturday’s 1-1 league draw with AFC Rushden and Diamonds. And it was a mistake from one of the three ...

Read More »