Author Archives: Andrew Clucas

Director and Sports Editor at the Spalding and South Holland Voice newspaper. Got a story? Email me at andy@spaldingvoice.co.uk or call 01775 660554.

Pulling forced to settle for fifth in Hungary as she slips to fourth in W Series standings

Abbi Pulling slipped down to fourth in the W Series driver standings after finishing fifth in Hungary on Saturday. Gosberton speedster Pulling qualified sixth for round five of the series at the Hungaroring, with her mentor Alice Powell claiming pole position. Pulling was always looking to move through the field during the 30-minute plus one lap race, but couldn’t find ...

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Rutland League cricket round-up: Fox impresses with the ball but Moulton Harrox beaten by Castor

Moulton Harrox moved up to fourth in Division Four East of the Rutland Cricket League despite suffering an 85-run reverse against Castor and Ailsworth on Sunday. Title-chasing visitors Castor won the toss at Broad Lane and opted to bat first, racking up a score of 210-7 from their 40 overs. Hosts Harrox were unable to mount a serious challenge in ...

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SLBL cricket round-up: Moulton collapse to defeat at Grantham, Sutton 2nd seal success

A batting collapse cost Moulton Harrox dear as they were defeated by 114 runs at Grantham 2nd in the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division on Saturday. The hosts won the toss and chose to bat first at Harlaxton, but were bowled out for 181 in 39 overs as Lee Eyett (3-28) and Alin Carter (3-39) took three wickets ...

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Long Sutton soundly seen off by Woodhall Spa 2nd despite lower-order resistance

Long Sutton slipped further adrift of the top trio in the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division after suffering a five-wicket defeat at Woodhall Spa 2nd on Saturday. Hosts Spa won the toss and elected to field at Jubilee Park, bowling Sutton out for a modest 129 in one ball shy of 40 overs. An unbeaten 46 from Danny ...

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Record 300 partnership from Lindum duo puts Spalding Town to the sword

An incredible 300 partnership between William Wright and Pranav Pothula was the catalyst for Spalding Town’s hefty 223-run defeat at Lindum on Saturday. Wright made 172 and Pothula 113 as the pair posted a record partnership for the second wicket in the Lincs ECB Premier Division. That helped the hosts make 319-2 in their 50 overs at Lindum, with Town ...

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Football round-up: Losing league start for Pinchbeck, Tulips defeat youthful Peterborough United side

Pinchbeck United suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Loughborough Students in their Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North opener on Saturday. Goals in each half from Ethan O’Toole (45) and Matthew Bowman (64) earned the visitors all three points in front of a crowd of 50 at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field. It always looked a very tough opener for ...

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Gail captures the Flag Officers Cup at Welland Yacht Club after Prior’s double mistake

Gail Follington won two of the three races at Welland Yacht Club on Sunday to get her hands on the Flag Officers Cup. With strong winds forecast throughout the day, a healthy haul of eight boats took to the line for the first of three races in the cup competition. Making the most of the start was Andy Agar (OK), ...

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South Holland racers ready for World finals at King’s Lynn’s Adrian Flux Arena

Fresh off the back of one of the biggest and best meetings of the year, another meeting which should rank up there is coming up at King’s Lynn’s Adrian Flux Arena this Saturday – it’s World final time. The 34th staging, it’s one of the oldest titles in the sport and once again will be contested by the 2L Bangers. ...

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Trio benefit from Spalding RFC’s generosity as they donate their old changing rooms

In preparation for starting the construction of their new changing rooms, Spalding Rugby Club have donated their existing units to other sports clubs in South Lincolnshire. The first unit left Spalding RFC’s Drain Bank North site on Monday and was delivered to Moulton Chapel FC. Other units have been donated to Spalding United FC and Boston-based Park Utd FC. “Everything ...

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A grand total is raised for Prostate Cancer at Gedney Hill Golf club event

A total of £1,240 was raised for Prostate Cancer at Gedney Hill Golf Club’s Joint Captains’ Day. Results: Joint Captain’s Day: Men’s Competition – 1st Steve Steels 43pts; 2nd Steve Carter 42pts; 3rd Pete Vinter 41pts. Ladies’ Competition – 1st Roz Upton 38pts; 2nd Jayne Cowles 35pts; 3rd Theresa Starbuck 33pts (ocb). Some 50 members took part in a Fun ...

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Former England bowler Headley visits Sutton St James Community Primary School

Sutton St James Community Primary School welcomed a very special guest last week. Former England international cricketer Dean Headley visited the school with two of his current cricket pupils to encourage the children to have high aspirations and follow their dreams. In a whole school assembly, Headley – who was a right arm medium fast bowler who took 60 wickets ...

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Positives to take for G&S Racing Kawasaki pairing at Brands Hatch

The Wyberton-based G&S Racing Kawasaki team headed to Kent for a round of the Pirelli National Superstock and Junior Superstock championships at Brands Hatch over the weekend. Zak Fuller recorded a strong 13th place in the Junior race and Jorel Boerboom took 24th and 26th place in the two Senior races, making a solid showing for the team. New Zealand ...

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Pinchbeck United all set for tough UCL opener against much-fancied Loughborough Students

Upbeat boss Lewis Thorogood reckons his side are in a much stronger position than they were a year ago as they prepare for the start of the new Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North season on Saturday. The Knights are huge underdogs in the season opener against much fancied Loughborough Students at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field (3pm), with Thorogood ...

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Tydd St Giles Golf Club duo Day and Smith edge out rivals to seal win on seniors’ charity day

Tydd St Giles Golf Club’s Seniors Charity golf day attracted more then 80 participants. The winners came from the home club, with Vinny Day and Lee Smith’s score of 44 points enough to edge out two other teams on countback. Mel Tolfre and Mike Johnson (Wensum Valley GC) were second, with Eric Savage and Phil Jones (Ryston Park and Middleton ...

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Brilliant bronze for South Lincs Competitive Swimmming talent Emma at Euros

South Lincs Competitive Swimming Club star Emma Croker came away from the European Junior Championships in Bucharest with a brlliant bronze medal. The teenage talent was part of the 4x200m freestyle relay team that finished third, alongside Hollie Widdows (Mount Kelly), Ashleigh Baillie (City of Sheffield) and Erin Little (Mount Kelly). Croker was also in solo action, claiming 17th overall ...

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Issue puts brakes on Pulling’s progress in France but she’s ready to charge in Hungary

Abbi Pulling endured a frustrating weekend at Paul Ricard in the W Series as braking issues forced her to settle for a ninth placed finish. Round four at Le Castellet was once again won by dominant series leader Jamie Chadwick, with Spanish duo Belen Garcia and Nerea Marti taking second and third places respectively. Gosberton talent Pulling, who qualified 12th, ...

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Friendly round-up: Tulips on red-hot form ahead of Posh clash, Tigers comeback to beat Crowland

Spalding United have been in fine pre-season form ahead of their glamour clash with Peterborough United at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field on Friday night (7pm). The Tulips put on a dazzling first-half display to defeat Harrowby United 4-0 last Friday night, just days after crushing hosts Deeping Rangers 5-0 on Wednesday night. Jordan O’Brien made it 1-0 at ...

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SLBL round-up: Brilliant Barnett ton blasts Moulton to big win over Spa, Sutton beaten

A sensational century from Jack Barnett guided Moulton Harrox to a 32-run win over Woodhall Spa 2nd in the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division on Saturday. Opener Barnett blasted 105 from 108 balls at Broad Lane to help Harrox post 238-8 after winning the toss and electing to bat. Skipper Simon Behan made 52 as Spa’s second string ...

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Amazing Atapattu spell in vain as Spalding Town are soundly beaten by rivals Louth

It’s now four Lincs ECB Premier League defeats on the trot for Spalding Town after they suffered a 56-run home reverse against Louth on Saturday. The visitors won the toss and opted to bat first, racking up a healthy 243-5 from their 50 overs as Remembrance Nyathi (87) and Richard Bell (56) both made half-centuries. Spalding made a good fist ...

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Some sensational swimming as records roll at South Lincs’ Club Championships

The second weekend of South Lincs Competitive Swimming Club’s Championships saw a host of their members in action – from those making their debut to the most experienced swimmers. Once again, there were some eye-catching swims and lots of new personal best (PB) times achieved by the swimmers over the two evenings of racing. Competition got under way with the ...

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