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Holbeach United boss Hayes to instill ‘siege mentality’ after another derby loss

Holbeach United 1 Wisbech Town 3 Seb Hayes admitted that his Holbeach United side didn’t do the basics right as Wisbech Town handed them a 3-1 ChromaSport UCL Premier Division reverse on Boxing Day. Goals from Fenmen frontmen Billy Smith (33 and 68) and Michael Frew (42) sank the Tigers at Carter’s Park, with Ollie Pinner (89) replying with a ...

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Boxing Day football: Tulips up to second with Lincoln win but Tigers crash against Wisbech

An early own goal from ex-Tulip Michael Jacklin gave Spalding United a 1-0 win over Lincoln United on Boxing Day, while Holbeach United lost 3-1 at home to Wisbech Town. The own goal settled a tight affair at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, moving Spalding up to second in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South. In the ChromaSport UCL Premier ...

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Tough Trina test for South Holland darts ace Claire Brookin at Lakeside opener

South Holland ace Claire Brookin has qualified for the BDO Lakeside World Darts Championship – but has been handed one of the toughest possible draws in round one. The Lutton lady has been paired with ten-time world champion Trina Gulliver at the annual event, which gets under way on January 7 and will benefit from TV coverage by Channel 4. ...

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Grays of Holbeach Spalding and District Darts League raise a grand sum for charity

Members of the Grays of Holbeach Spalding and District Darts League raised an amazing £1,000 for Prostate Cancer UK last season. The league, which recently brought its summer season to a close with their regular finals night, handed over a cheque to Tracy Fletcher, of the charity, at the end of the Spalding Services Club bash. The money was generated ...

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Strong 2016 from Pinchbeck-based Ferguson brothers at Coventry MX Club

Pinchbeck brothers Brodie, Bradley and Jack Ferguson all enjoyed strong seasons at Coventry Junior MX Club. In the 65s group, Bradley pipped his older brother Brodie in the overall standings, with the pair ninth and tenth respectively. Young gun Jack enjoyed a fine campaign in the Autos category as he bagged fourth overall in the championship.

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Brilliant Burton seals Welland Yacht Club’s Frostbite Series title with a race to spare

Paul Burton clinched overall glory in Welland Yacht Club’s Frostbite Series victory with one race still to contest after a solid second place on Sunday. Although there was little wind, 12 people in nine boats still took part in the penultimate race of the popular winter series. It was Alan Cox and Roger Ackroyd in the RS200 who made the ...

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Ben Wilson’s leg very much on the mend eight months after horror-crash

It is now eight months since Kirton motorcycle racer Ben Wilson suffered a serious a compound fracture of his femur during practice for the North West 200 Road Races in Northern Ireland. The race ace underwent an operation to fit an external fixator on his leg, with his surgeon confident that the bone would begin to grow back – meaning ...

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Spalding Cycling Club’s old guard are flying the cyclo cross flag

As the Lincs Cyclo Cross League campaign heads towards the final few races Spalding Cycling Club’s results paint a very different – but nevertheless highly creditable – picture compared to previous seasons. In the recent past it has been the younger club members who have turned out in force to compete regularly. However, with the exception of the club’s own ...

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Dunn: Promotion is forward-thinking Pinchbeck United’s ultimate goal in 2017

Pinchbeck United player/boss Ian Dunn reckons that steering his side to promotion would be great for the South Holland footballing scene. The ChromaSport PDFL confirmed last week that Premier Division duo Netherton United and Pinchbeck have applied for promotion up to the United Counties League. However, only one of them will be able to go up to Step Six of ...

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World number one Brett among the top bowlers at Spalding’s annual open singles event

Spalding’s annual Open singles bowls tournament takes place on December 27 and 28 at the Castle Sports Complex – and boasts a field of top class talent which includes the current world number one Nicky Brett. The tournament is part of the Open Singles Circuit, with Brett joined by players from across the country, as well as local talent. Players ...

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Buoyant boss Frecklington targets some festive momentum for in-form Spalding United

Dave Frecklington insists that he’s not setting any points targets for his Spalding United side over a busy festive period as they bid to complete a devastating December in style. The Tulips kick off their holiday fixtures at home to Lincoln United on Boxing Day (3pm), before making trips to Carlton Town (December 29, 7.45pm) and Stamford (January 2, 3pm). ...

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Help Spalding Town’s Mike reach his Advent Marathon Cycle Challenge goal

Spalding Town cricketer Mike Kearns has found a new way of keeping fit during the winter break – raising money for good causes. Second team skipper Kearns, who is 55, has embarked on an Advent Marathon Cycle Challenge in which he is cycling the marathon distance of 26.2 miles every day for the 24 days of December’s advent. The challenge ...

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In-form Deeping hand disappointed Hayes a first Holbeach United defeat

Deeping Rangers 2 Holbeach United 1 Disappointed Holbeach United boss Seb Hayes admitted that his side got exactly what they deserved from Tuesday night’s game at Deeping Rangers – absolutely nothing. First-half strikes from Scott Mooney (8) and Scott Coupland (37) sentenced the Tigers to a first loss under new manager Hayes in the ChromaSport UCL Premier Division, with Dan ...

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Moulton Harrox pay the penalty in thriller as Crowson bemoans Netherton ‘dive’

Paul Crowson admitted that Moulton Harrox were left bitterly disappointed by Saturday’s controversial 4-3 defeat against ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division title rivals Netherton United. Harrox looked to be cruising to an impressive victory over the table-toppers at Broad Lane, with strikes from Joe Townsend, Marcus Parry and skipper Billy King – direct from a corner – putting them 3-0 up ...

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Dunn felt that big Pinchbeck United win was far from five-star stuff

Ian Dunn admitted that he was “bored” by Pinchbeck United’s 5-1 ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division win at Thorney on Saturday. Goals from Tony Edwards (29), Ollie Maltby (33), Liam Ogden (35), Nick Bishop (74) and an own goal (80) eased Pinchbeck to their 14th win on the trot in all competitions. The victory also allowed The Knights to leapfrog defending ...

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Cawthorn cracker earns Long Sutton a point – but player/boss wanted a winner

Long Sutton Athletuc player/boss Matt Cawthorn felt Saturday’s 2-2 ChromaSport PDFL Division One draw at Netherton United Reserves was two points dropped for his side. Sutton were twice behind in the first period, with a Billy Oliver strike from a Cawthorn free kick sandwiched inbetween goals from Patrik Biros (36) and Liam Smith (45). They levelled with the goal of ...

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Tydd St Mary’s run is halted by table-topping Whittlesey despite Lowe opener

Tydd St Mary’s eight-game unbeaten run came to an end on Saturday as they were narrowly beaten 3-1 at ChromaSport PDFL Division Two leaders Whittlesey A. After a strong start it was the Saints who took the lead when Jordan Ainslie whipped a great cross in for Tim Lowe to smash home first time into the bottom corner. However, Whittlesey ...

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Spalding United’s sweet Gresley revenge sealed by brilliant Varley volley

Gresley 0 Spalding United 2 Spalding United maintained their resurgence in form with a third successive victory – and another highly satisfying clean sheet – to retain third place in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South. The overall team performance against a Gresley side that had hammered them 4-1 in the FA Trophy back in early October, was considered to be ...

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Depleted Spalding RFC take the plaudits despite big loss at Ashbourne

Ashbourne 78 Spalding RFC 14 Ravaged by injuries, unavailability, late withdrawals and a virus Spalding RFC were always on a hiding to nothing at Ashbourne on Saturday. With just 13 reasonably fit players making the always tough trip to Ashbourne, Town put in a remarkable first-half performance to only trail 25-14 at the interval – before eventually succumbing 78-14. That ...

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Spalding Indoor Bowls Club toast their top talents after ten earn England calls

Spalding Indoor Bowls Club are celebrating the outstanding achievement of having TEN international players following recent success at the trials. Amazingly, every player from the Castle Sports Complex-based club that attended their trial has been selected for the England squad in their respective groups. Jordan Philpott has kept his place in the men’s under-25 team, while Ruby Hill and Chelsea ...

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