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Potential derby double for Spalding United in FA Cup as rivals Deeping Rangers and Stamford await

There’s a tasty South Lincolnshire derby in the extra preliminary round of this season’s Emirates FA Cup as Spalding United have been drawn to face Deeping Rangers. The Tulips will welcome Rangers to the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field on Saturday, August 6. Deeping, who are under the new management of Luke Hipwell and Scott Bogusz, play a level below ...

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New-look Spalding United snap up two more signings and lift pre-season trophy with victory over Pinchbeck

Spalding United’s eye-catching summer revamp has continued with two more high-profile signings. The Tulips have moved to agree deals for Belgian defender Kamy Apindia Gille and attacker Toby Hilliard, taking the number of new faces at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field this summer to eight. Left-sided defender Gille started his career with Belgian side VC Dilbeck and went on ...

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Spalding’s under-16 Blue boys lift coveted title in their final season before splitting up

Spalding United under-16 Blue finally achieved the holy grail of winning the Peterborough Youth League Division One in their final season together. During their eight seasons together under bosses Richard Smith and Neil Maxwell, the Blue boys have enjoyed plenty of success over the years – including a trophy-laden campaign at under-13 level. But the league title evaded them throughout ...

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Spalding United seal deals for exciting duo Moreman and Rolt to the delight of boss Whaley

Spalding United have outlined their ambitions for the new season after pulling off an impressive double striker swoop. The Tulips have moved to bring in talented forward Bradley Rolt from National League North side Brackley Town on Monday, just days after sealing a deal for pacey Peterborough Sports hitman Josh Moreman. Rolt is a product of the Peterborough United youth ...

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Spalding United ace Stainfield makes NPL Midlands Division team of year

Spalding United stalwart Nathan Stainfield has been named in the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division team of the season. The central defender was picked in a 16-man squad that was chosen by managers across the league. It’s another boost for Stainfield, who walked away with three awards at the Tulips’ end of season bash. Midlands Division team of the season: ...

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Spalding United are one win away from Boston United tie in Lincolnshire FA Senior Cup

Spalding United have been handed two home draws in the Lincs FA Senior Cup – including the sizeable carrot of hosting Boston United in round two. The Tulips, who will again play in the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division next season, have been drawn to play Grimsby Borough at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field in round one. Should Brett ...

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Spalding United raid rivals Corby Town for Clifton and Sandy to start summer signing spree

Spalding United have signalled their intent ahead of the new Pitching In NPL Midlands Division by swooping to complete an eye-catching double signing. Boss Brett Whaley has moved to seal deals for James Clifton and Elliot Sandy, who have both committed to the Tulips for the 2022/2023 season. Former Boston United defensive midfielder Clifton joins Spalding from divisional rivals Corby ...

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Boss Whaley and key man Stainfield agree Spalding United stays ahead of new season

Spalding United have received a big double boost ahead of the new Pitching In NPL Midlands Division after manager Brett Whaley and star defender Nathan Stainfield penned deals at the club. Whaley, who joined the club from Wisbech Town mid-season, has committed himself to what will be his first full campaign in the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field hot-seat. Central ...

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Six new tests for Spalding United next season as they stay put in NPL Midlands Division

Fresh challenges await Spalding United next season after they were confirmed as members of the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division for another year. Six new teams have joined the 20-team division, with Dereham Town and St Neots Town moving sideways and Boldmere St Michael’s, Gresley Rovers, Harborough Town and Hinckley LR all promoted from Step Five. Missing from last season ...

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Boss Whaley feels there is no need to rip up his Spalding United squad over the summer

Brett Whaley isn’t looking to make sweeping change to his Spalding United squad over the summer as he bids to turn them into promotion candidates. The Tulips have beaten three of the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division’s top five teams since Whaley took the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field hotseat in December, but finished 20 points shy of the play-offs ...

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Spalding United Edge to victory on final day of season as Whaley praises performance

Spalding United 1 Chasetown 0 Spalding United signed off their 2021/22 Pitching In NPL Midlands Division season with an impressive 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Chasetown on Saturday. A second-half strike from Dylan Edge (63) settled the contest at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, ensuring that the Tulips finished in tenth place. The result also saw Chasetown drop to fourth ...

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Saturday football: Pinchbeck United relegated after Nirvana loss, Spalding United earn impressive Chasetown win on final day

A 3-0 defeat at Leicester Nirvana saw Pinchbeck United relegated from the Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North on Saturday, while Spalding United ended Chasetown’s hopes of winning the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division with a 1-0 win on the final day of the season. Starting with Pinchbeck, they needed just a point at Nirvana in their last game of the ...

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‘Poor’ Spalding United given heavy beating by high-flying Carlton and demands better ahead of season finale

Carlton Town 4 Spalding United 0 Brett Whaley admits that his Spalding United side will need to be “much, much better” if they are to beat title-chasing Chasetown in their final game of the season this Saturday (3pm). That’s after play-off hunting Carlton Town handed the Tulips a 4-0 drubbing on Easter Monday, with boss Whaley dubbing the performance “poor”. ...

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Monday football: Pinchbeck out of the drop zone after huge win, heavy defeats for Tulips and Tigers

Pinchbeck United made it back-to-back wins over Easter as they managed a huge 2-1 win over Skegness Town on Monday, while Spalding United lost 4-0 at Carlton Town and Holbeach United were beaten 3-0 at Deeping Rangers. In the Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North, Pinchbeck moved out of the drop zone with just one game to play after their massive ...

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Seymour-Shove’s timely strike seals Spalding United’s victory over Corby Town

Spalding United 1 Corby Town 0 Spalding United made it back-to-back wins on Saturday as Ben Seymour-Shove’s second-half strike gave them a deserved 1-0 win over Corby Town. Seymour-Shove struck six minutes into the second half to settle a clash between two mid-table teams at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field. The victory had moved the Tulips up to ninth ...

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Saturday football: Vital victory for Pinchbeck, Tulips win again and Holbeach grab derby draw

Pinchbeck United produced a great display to win 3-0 at Newark on Saturday, while Spalding United defeated Corby Town 1-0 and Holbeach United picked up a fine 1-1 draw with Boston Town. Starting in the Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North, Pinchbeck kept their hopes of survival alive with an emphatic victory on the road. Spencer Weir-Daley and Neal Spafford gave ...

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Whaley pleased as Spalding United find their form in Soham Town Rangers success

Soham Town Rangers 0 Spalding United 2 Spalding United ended their five-game winless streak with a convincing 2-0 victory at struggling Soham Town Rangers on Saturday. Goals in each half from Sam Cartwright (12) and Liam Adams (47) gave the Tulips all three points against a Soham side that dropped to the foot of the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division’s ...

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Saturday football: Tulips back to winning ways, Smith’s late penalty save earns Pinchbeck a point and Tigers hit for seven by leaders

Spalding United ended their five-game winless run with a 2-0 victory at Soham Town Rangers on Saturday, while Pinchbeck United drew 1-1 with Quorn and Holbeach United were hammered 7-0 at Long Eaton United. Starting with the Tulips, goals in each half from Sam Cartwright (12) and Liam Adams (47) gave them all three points against the Pitching In NPL ...

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Whaley looking for a reaction as Spalding United bid to end their losing streak at struggling Soham

Spalding United manager Brett Whaley wants to see his Spalding United side snap their losing streak on Saturday. The Tulips have suffered defeats in their last three games and haven’t won in five Pitching In NPL Midlands Division fixtures following Saturday’s 2-0 home reverse against Coleshill Town. They visit relegation-threatened Soham Town Rangers this Saturday (2pm) and Whaley has warned ...

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Whaley philosophical after seeing his Spalding United side beaten by visitors Coleshill Town

Spalding United 0Coleshill Town 2 Boss Brett Whaley admitted that he’s learning a lot about his Spalding United players after seeing their winless run in Pitching In NPL Midlands Division stretch to five games on Saturday. The Tulips were soundly beaten by visitors Coleshill Town on Saturday, with first-half goals from Isai Marsilla (18) and Kai Tonge (pen 38) giving ...

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