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Boss Matt Easton admits that Spalding United face something of a selection crisis ahead of their first competitive game of the new season on Saturday. The Tulips are without at least six players for the trip to holders Cleethorpes Town in the Lincs FA Senior Cup quarter-final (3pm), with the winners to take on either Lincoln City or Lincoln United ...

Assistant boss Tim Cole insists that Holbeach United are well-equipped for another strong season in the Uhlsport UCL Premier Division. Fifth last time around, Cole reckons that the Tigers have a stronger and more competitive squad this season ahead of Saturday’s Carter’s Park opener against newboys Loughborough University (3pm) and Tuesday night’s derby at much-fancied Boston Town (7.45pm). The number ...

Ian Dunn has warned Pinchbeck United’s rivals not to write off his new-look side ahead of the start of the 2019/20 Uhlsport United Counties League Premier Division season. The Knights make the relatively short trip to take on Peterborough Northern Star at the Branch Bros Stadium on Friday night (7.45pm), with his starting line-up likely to be almost unrecognisable to ...

Both Spalding United and Holbeach United both enjoyed eye-catching friendly victories on Tuesday night. The Tulips romped to a 4-0 victory at Harrowby United, with the Tigers seeing off higher-graded Wisbech Town 3-0 at Carter’s Park. Starting with the Tulips, goals from Jamie Jackson (2), Taron Hare and Kegan Everington secured a third win from as many pre-season fixtures – ...

Spalding United are returning to pre-season training as they prepare for their Bet Victor NPL South East Division opener at Sutton Coldfield Town on August 17. The Tulips were due to return to pre-season training last night (Wednesday) in preparation for the new season with the fixtures and the draws for the early rounds of the FA Cup and Trophy ...

Peterborough and District Football League Clubs Spalding Town and Spalding Athletic have become one club. Spalding Town will keep their name with the club playing in Division One of the league from Knight Street in Pinchbeck. Spalding Athletic’s former place in Division Three will become the new Spalding Town Reserve team. The first team will be managed by former Athletic ...

Pinchbeck United have been boosted by sponsorship from food producer Bakkavor. The Knights were joined by Bakkavor’s Andy Tomlinson ahead of last Friday night’s 3-0 friendly win over Bourne Town at Knight Street and he handed over a cheque to club chairman Gary Coomes. Pinchbeck have said a “big thank you” for the kind sponsorship, which will include having the ...

Buoyant boss Matt Easton feels he’s added a sprinkle of magic to his Spalding United squad after securing the signing of striker Jamie Jackson. The talented frontman was a prominent figure for the Tulips under the charge of Chris Rawlinson in 2017, having scored a memorable hat-trick in a 3-0 home victory over Sheffield FC. But he moved on to ...

Pre-season really kicked into gear for non-league sides at the weekend, with two of South Holland’s heavyweights getting their friendly fixtures under way. Pinchbeck United enjoyed a 3-0 victory over Bourne Town at Knight Street on Friday night, while Holbeach United were handed a 2-0 home reverse against much-fancied Skegness Town the following day. The Tigers, who picked up a ...

Holbeach United’s latest Sportsman’s Dinner was a big hit on Thursday night as ex-Premier League striker Dean Windass rolled into town. The former Hull City, Bradford City and Aberdeen frontman – who famously scored a play-off winner at Wembley – was the headline act at the Tigers Social Club bash. He was joined by comedian Jamie Sutherland (who is also ...

Despite seeing three players leave Pinchbeck United so far this summer, player/boss Ian Dunn is refusing to panic. The Knights, who finished fourth in last year’s Future Lions UCL Premier Division, are operating with a slightly smaller budget this season – with their prospective new ground very much in mind. Dunn has seen defenders Luke Wilson (Holbeach United) and Jason ...

Bullish boss Matt Easton is adamant that Spalding United should be looking to mount a promotion bid next season after a successful summer in the transfer market. The Tulips, who narrowly avoided relegation in Evo-Stik NPL Division One East, have added three new players to their ranks so far and have retained the vast majority of the players he wanted ...

Spalding United have launched a Junior Tulips scheme – allowing young fans to show their support for the club better than ever before. A Junior Tulip must be aged between five and 15 at the start of the Evo-Stik NPL Division One South-East season, which will commence on Saturday, August 17. For the price of £10, the benefits of the ...

Excited Holbeach United boss Danny Hussey has announced verbal agreements with four big-name signings – and is hopeful of adding a few more before the start of pre-season later this month. Although the Tigers are still unable to get players on official forms, Hussey has revealed that he is set to sign Jon Fairweather (Wisbech Town), Luke Wilson (Pinchbeck United) ...

Moulton Harrox rounded off another hugely successful season with their presentation night on Saturday. Having won the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division under the charge of Kev Nottingham, there was much for the club to toast at their Broad Lane base. Joe Townsend took the coveted players’ player of the year prize, while Ashley Coddington and Dalius Kisla shared the manager’s ...

Two-time European Cup winning keeper Peter Shilton will be the next big name to headline Spalding United’s annual celebrity dinner. The former England goalkeeper – who won a record 125 caps for his country – will be joined by current Ipswich Town coach and former West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Jimmy Walker, who will be hosting the evening ...

Former Holbeach United managed Seb Hayes has returned to management after taking over at Wisbech Town. Hayes, who resigned his role with the Tigers at the end of last year, was unveiled as the new Fenmen boss on Friday. The 43-year-old managed 66 wins from 106 matches during his time at Carter’s Park, winning the Lincs FA Senior Trophy, managing ...

Spalding United supporters can now purchase their season tickets for the 2019/20 campaign. They are priced at £105 for adults, £75 for concessions and £35 for children. A season ticket grants access to all Evo-Stik NPL Division One South-East home games throughout the season, including clashes against local rivals Cleethorpes Town, Stamford and Wisbech Town. It will be manager Matt ...

South Holland duo Pinchbeck United and Holbeach United will have five new rivals in the Future Lions UCL Premier Division. Three Leicestershire-based sides – Quorn, Shepshed Dynamo and Loughborough University – have moved sideways from the Total Motion Midland League Premier Division, while both Anstey Nomads and Lutterworth Town have been promoted from UCL Division One. The five teams leaving ...

It’s all change for Spalding United next season in the newly-named Evo-Stik NPL South East Division. The Tulips, who narrowly avoided the drop last time around, are one of just 11 teams to remain in the new-look division. Matt Easton’s side will be up against some familiar old foes – including Carlton Town, who were handed a relegation reprieve due ...