Tulips

Spalding United suffered a 2-1 defeat at Evo-Stik NPL First Division South leaders Basford United on Saturday, while Holbeach United went down 5-0 at Walsall Wood in the Buildbase FA Vase and Pinchbeck United beat Burton Park Wanderers 2-1 in ChromaSport UCL Division One. Starting with the Tulips – who lined up with a strong side despite the much publicised ...

BASFORD UTD 2 SPALDING UTD 1 An unfortunate early own goal by skipper Adam Jackson proved to be the difference between Spalding United and unbeaten league leaders Basford United at Greenwich Avenue on Saturday, writes RAY TUCKER. After a week of upheaval and uncertainty that saw manager Chris Rawlinson’s have his playing budget slashed, the Tulips just about deserved a ...

Manager Chris Rawlinson has committed his future to Spalding United in the wake of the club cutting their weekly budget. The Tulips, who were spending big and pushing for promotion from Evo-Stik NPL Division One South last season, have opted for a “change in direction” off the pitch as they bid to safeguard their future. Although there is “no appetite” ...

Spalding United 1 Carlton Town 2 Disappointed boss Chris Rawlinson admitted that his Spalding United side looked “bang average” as they slumped to a 2-1 home defeat against Carlton Town on Saturday. A first-half header from Jake Carlisle (32) gave Carlton the advantage in the Evo-Stik NPL First Division South clash, before Daniel Gordan’s low free-kick (56) doubled their money. ...

Chris Rawlinson is keen for Spalding United to put their cup woes behind them and focus on mounting another play-off charge – starting with Saturday’s home clash against Carlton Town. The Tulips now have no choice but to put all of their energy into Evo-Stik NPL First Division South games after last weekend’s FA Trophy loss at Chasetown ended their ...

CHASETOWN 2 SPALDING UTD 1 Spalding United’s woeful record in cup competitions continued in Staffordshire on Saturday when they were booted out of the Buildbase FA Trophy by Chasetown – although a few wood shavings prevented them from taking the first qualifying round game to a replay. As the game entered added time, Tulips’ man-of-the-match Jordan Lemon watched on in ...

Holbeach United cruised into the last eight of the ChromaSport UCL Knockout Cup on Saturday with a 6-0 win at Buckingham Town – but Spalding United crashed out of the Buildbase FA Trophy with a 2-1 defeat at Chasetown. The Premier Division Tigers booked a quarter-final date with second tier Harrowby United by thrashing  UCL Division One outfit Buckingham, with ...

Chris Rawlinson admits that everybody at Spalding United would love a cup run as they prepare to get their Buildbase FA Trophy campaign under way on Saturday. The Tulips chief reckons that his side have been “pretty rubbish” in the cup competitions in recent seasons, but wants that to end at Chasetown this weekend. Rawlinson’s side lost 3-0 to Grantham ...

ROMULUS 1 SPALDING UTD 2 Goals either side of half-time earned Spalding United only their second away win of the Evo-Stik NPL First Division South season on Saturday – but it came at a cost. Jordan Lemon’s 41st-minute cross was turned home by a Romulus defender at the Central Ground, before the in-form Jamie Jackson made it 2-0 on 49 ...

Spalding United recorded a rare away win as they beat Romulus 2-1 to climb up to sixth in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South on Saturday, while Pinchbeck United strengthened their grip on second place in ChromaSport UCL Division One with a 3-0 victory over Lutterworth Athletic. Starting with the Tulips, another strike from the in-form Jamie Jackson and an own ...

Chris Rawlinson doesn’t feel his Spalding United side should be considered overwhelming favourites for Saturday’s trip to basement boys Romulus (3pm). The Tulips make the trip to Coles Lane in tenth place in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South, but are just one point behind third-placed Stocksbridge Park Steels. Their Achilles heel has been away form, with just five points collected from ...

Spalding United 1 Gresley 1 (Gresley win 4-3 on penalties) Chris Rawlinson admitted that he was comfortable with Spalding United’s performance despite seeing his side crash out of the Integro League Cup to Gresley 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Lewis Millington fired the Tulips ahead with a clinical finish midway through the first half at the Sir Halley ...

Spalding United 3 Sheffield FC 0 Jamie Jackson opened his Spalding United account in style as his hat-trick secured a 3-0 victory over ten-man Sheffield FC on Saturday. The striker grabbed the only goal of a drab first half at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field when he netted from a Jordan Lemon cross on 34 minutes. Grant Ryan’s red ...

The next eight games look set to define Spalding United’s season. That’s the verdict of boss Chris Rawlinson, who is hoping to see his side kick-on and begin their challenge for an Evo-Stik NPL First Division South play-off position. That run gets under way with a home game against struggling Sheffield FC on Saturday (3pm), with the 11th-placed Tulips just ...

Heatfelt tributes have been paid to a “Spalding United legend” after Jack Goddard’s passing last Thursday night. Jack, who was 94 and died after a short illness, was a lifelong fan of the Tulips and his unwavering support over the years led to him becoming synonymous with the club. A positive and vocal supporter who loved to chat about the ...

Spalding United 1 Basford United 3 Chris Rawlinson admits that his Spalding United side have reached a crossroads in their Evo-Stik NPL First Division South season after Tuesday night’s 3-1 defeat against Basford United. The Tulips produced some of their best football of the season in the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field clash, but were ultimately outgunned by a Basford ...

MARKET DRAYTON 1 SPALDING UNITED 0 Not for the first time this season Spalding United were left to rue a host of missed chances – including from the penalty spot – as they returned home from their longest journey of the season with nothing to show for their efforts, writes RAY TUCKER. The Tulips fell behind just minutes from the ...

Holbeach United made it six wins on the trot by beating hosts Harborough Town 2-0 on Saturday, but both Spalding United and Pinchbeck United slipped to defeats. Starting with the Tigers, goals in each half from striker Will Bird was enough to earn Seb Hayes and his side all three points at Bowden’s Park. The victory keeps them eighth in ...

Spalding United manager Chris Rawlinson has paid tribute to Matt Varley after the veteran midfielder decided the time was right to leave the club. Varley, signed by former boss Dave Frecklington back in the summer of 2016, was a key figure in the Tulips team that finished third in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South last season. The combative midfielder, famed ...

SPALDING UNITED 2 CHASETOWN 0 A stunning strike by Nathan Whitehead was the icing on the cake as Spalding United recorded their third successive home win on Saturday to move into fourth position in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South. The midfielder, who is attracting the attention of higher-graded Matlock Town, pounced on a loose clearance by visiting Chasetown and hit ...