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Ford double steers Holbeach Reserves to comfortable win over Uppingham

With Holbeach United’s ChromaSport UCL Premier Division trip to Leicester Nirvana called off due to a waterlogged pitch on Saturday it was the Tigers’ Reserves who enjoyed a goal-scoring boost. That came in the form of first-team striker Josh Ford, who dropped down a few levels to help Holbeach Reserves beat Uppingham Town 3-0 in the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division. ...

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Positive turnout for Spalding Cycling Club’s first ‘Go Ride’ meet of year

The first of Spalding Cycling Club’s “Go Ride” sessions attracted 12 participants of all ages and abilities to the Castle Sports Complex on Saturday. “Go Ride” is British Cycling’s programme designed to help get young people aged 5-16 cycling confidently and safely – and Spalding were pleased to see a positive turnout. Coaches Stewart Elderkin and Shane Norton provided the ...

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Boss Panton gives Moulton Harrox a character reference after vital comeback victory

Boss Dave Panton was delighted with the character shown by his Moulton Harrox side on Saturday as they came from behind to win 3-1 at Thorney in the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division. A double from Joe Townsend and a further strike from skipper Billy King fired Harrox to their 19th win from 20 matches in the league – and kept ...

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Edwards winner at Whittlesey has Pinchbeck United boss eyeing up second place

A second-half penalty from Tony Edwards earned Pinchbeck United an impressive 1-0 win at ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division title hopefuls Whittlesey Athletic on Saturday. Edwards grabbed the only goal from the spot after Nick Bishop had been brought down for a clear penalty soon after the interval. Whittlesey, who were second at the start of play, did have a big ...

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Become a part of Elite Sports Academy’s exciting football academy

Elite Sports Academy are looking for players to join their growing football academy. The South Holland based firm are recruiting children for their academy squads, with ages from under-7 to under-13 catered for (school years 2-8). Any players that join the academy will receive professional guidance from FA qualified coaches, with the aims of training once a week and playing ...

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Duggan stars as Spalding United are held to 1-1 draw by play-off rivals Rugby

Spalding United 1 Rugby Town 1 Boss Marcus Ebdon admitted that his Spalding United side were lucky to escape with a 1-1 draw against Evo-Stik NPL Division One South play-off rivals Rugby Town on Saturday. The Tulips led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a fine strike from Dan Banister on 18 minutes, but were pegged back by Kevin Thornton’s clinical ...

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Spot-on Pinchbeck United beat Whittlesey to give Moulton Harrox a helping hand

Pinchbeck United did rivals Moulton Harrox a real favour on Saturday as they won 1-0 at Whittlesey Athletic in the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division on Saturday. A Tony Edwards penalty early in the second half earned Ian Dunn’s side an away victory at Feldale Field – and allowed Harrox to strengthen their position at the top. That’s after Moulton won 3-1 ...

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Fine third place for South Lincs Competitive Swimming Club’s young guns

The talented young guns from South Lincs Competitive Swimming Club earned a solid third place overall at the first round of the Junior Lincs League. The evening started well, with the 12 and under (12/u) girls’ relay squad flying to victory in the opening race. The 12/u girls continued to perform strongly throughout the gala, with a further win and ...

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In-form Rugby represent tricky test for play-off chasing Spalding United

Marcus Ebdon reckons Spalding United are facing one of Evo-Stik NPL Division One South’s top teams on Saturday as play-off rivals Rugby Town visit the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field. Just behind the eighth-placed Tulips on goal difference, Rugby have only lost once in their last 12 games – and that was a 1-0 defeat against runaway leaders Stafford Rangers. ...

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Robbo admits crunch clashes will make or break the Holbeach United’s trophy hopes

Two huge games in the space of five days will shape Holbeach United’s season. That’s the verdict of player/boss Tom Roberts, who accepts that his Tigers won’t pick up any silverware if they don’t deliver in either match. Wins in Saturday’s trip to UCL Premier Division title rivals Leicester Nirvana (3pm) and this Wednesday night’s rearranged ChromaSport UCL KO Cup quarter-final ...

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Lincolnshire derby between Holbeach United and Boston Town rained off

Heavy rain on Wednesday has caused the ChromaSport UCL KO Cup quarter-final between Holbeach United and Boston Town to be postponed. The last eight clash was due to kick off at 7.45pm on Wednesday night, but a 4pm pitch inspection deemed the Holbeach pitch to be waterlogged. The tie must now be rearranged, with Wisbech Town awaiting the winners in ...

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Young cyclists of all abilities can ‘Go Ride’ with Spalding Cycling Club

Spalding Cycling Club’s 2016 season gets under way this weekend with a choice of non-competitive activities to get everyone – whatever their age and ability – out on their bikes. This Saturday sees the first session of “Go Ride”, the British Cycling programme for young people aged five-16 – and the club want to invite everyone to join them at ...

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Magic Miyah inspires super Spalding Gymnastics Club performance at county event

Spalding Gymnastics Club’s Miyah Woods was crowned county champion at the recent Floor and Vault Championship held at their Cradge Bank base. This event also served as a qualifier for the regional final, to be held at Leicester in April. In the ten years age group, Darcy Orford put together a marvellous floor and vault combination to win gold, while ...

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Spalding Golf Club ladies’ storm to brilliant Mail on Sunday win at Boston

The ladies of Spalding Golf Club earned an excellent 4-1 win at Boston in the second round of the national Mail on Sunday competition. The team, captained by Dianne Rafferty, played some excellent golf. President Elizabeth Holbrook had a tight match but won on the 17th green by a 2&1 margin in game one, before Claire Rylott roared to an ...

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Long Sutton duo Steve and Thomas are first-ever winners of new snooker trophy

The first trophy of The Spalding and District Snooker League’s finals has gone to Long Sutton’s Steve Godfrey and Tom Horspool. The pair became the first-ever winners of the new Singles and Doubles competition at Crowland RBL on Sunday night, playing superbly to beat Gosberton’s Shane White and James Waterfall 3-0. Horspool (O28) beat White (O21) in the first frame, ...

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Spalding’s Castle is hosting the national under-18 bowls singles this Sunday

Spalding Indoor Bowls Club is hosting the final stages of the EIBA National under-18 singles event at the Castle Sports Complex on Sunday. Having successfully staged the finals last season, Spalding IBC has again been handed the prestigious honour – with 16 of the best young players in the country having had to qualify through their areas. Play commences at ...

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Dunn praises second-half blitz as Pinchbeck United fire five past Langtoft

Player/boss Ian Dunn admitted that his Pinchbeck United side were saved by a “devastating” second-half spell in Saturday’s 5-3 win over Langtoft United. The teams turned around at 1-1 in the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division clash at Knight Street thanks to a Tom Brooks header, but the quality on show wasn’t as high as it has been in recent weeks. ...

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Division 4NW promotion clinched as second side win all-Spalding hockey affair

The top-of-the-table clash in East Men’s Hockey League Division 4NW went the way of Spalding 2nd on Saturday as they clinched promotion with a 3-2 win over club rivals Spalding 3rd. Both teams knew a victory would hand them the upper hand in the title race – so the tension at Glen Park was palpable from the off. Honours were ...

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‘On-fire’ Maltby nets treble as Moulton Harrox cruise to five-star success

Relentless Moulton Harrox took another step towards the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division title by romping to a 5-1 victory at Uppingham Town on Saturday. Another hat-trick from top scorer Ollie Maltby, plus further efforts from defender Bobby Patterson and frontman Ian Bradbury, ensured Moulton stretched their unbeaten league run to an impressive 19 matches. And, with title rivals Whittlesey Athletic ...

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Roberts salutes “total team effort” as Holbeach United produce best performance

Cogenhoe United 1 Holbeach United 5 Andrew Tidswell notched a terrific treble as Holbeach United romped to a 5-1 win at Cogenhoe United in the ChromaSport UCL Premier Division on Saturday. The player/assistant boss buried direct free kicks on 24 and 57 minutes, before rounding off his hat-trick with a goal in open play 20 minutes from time. Forwards Jordan ...

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