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Newcastle Town 3 Spalding United 1 Pat Rayment launched a furious tirade against the standard of refereeing in Evo-Stik League First Division South after seeing his side beaten 3-1 at play-off rivals Newcastle Town on Saturday. Goals from Jose Gurrionero Munoz (24), Joshua Gordon (66) and Tim Sanders (77) fired second-placed Newcastle to a big three points. Matt Nolan (51) ...

Spalding United 2 Mickleover Sports 2 They may have squandered a two-goal lead, but Spalding United’s promotion dream is very much alive after a thrilling draw against Evo-Stik League First Division South leaders Mickleover on Tuesday night. The Tulips looked to be heading to a memorable Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field victory when Avelino Vieira (13) and Tom Waumsley (19) ...

Pat Rayment admits that Spalding United are entering uncharted territory as they head into a run of season-defining fixtures. The Tulips face games against the top two in Evo-Stik League First Division South over the space of four days, as they visit Newcastle Town on Saturday (3pm) and host leaders Mickleover Sports on Tuesday (7.45pm). Having been vocally critical of ...

Spalding United’s play-off hopes in Evo-Stik League First Division South suffered a blow on Saturday as they lost 3-1 at rivals Newcastle Town, while Holbeach United came from behind to beat Wellingborough Town by the same score in the UCL Premier Division. Starting with the Tulips, goals from Jose Gurrionero Munoz (24), Joshua Gordon (66) and Tim Sanders (77) fired ...

Goole 0 Spalding United 0 What a difference a few days makes in football. Just four days after an impressive 4-1 Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field success over Goole, misfiring Spalding United were held to a disappointing stalemate at the home of the same opposition on Tuesday night. Tulips boss Pat Rayment had demanded maximum points from his side ahead ...

Spalding United 4 Goole 1 Spalding United rediscovered their scoring touch on Saturday as they confidently dispatched ten-man Goole 4-1 to move back into the Evo-Stik League First Division South play-off places. Avelino Vieira marked his home Spalding bow with a classy opener on seven minutes, only for a Michael Duggan foul to allow Liam Schofield to level from the ...

Spalding United boss Pat Rayment reckons that 18 points from the last 11 games this season will be enough to book his side a place in the play-offs. Currently sixth in Evo-Stik League First Division South, an additional 18 points – or six wins – would see the Tulips reach 80 points. Ever confident, Rayment is still targeting 11 wins ...

Stafford Rangers 0 Spalding United 0 Pat Rayment saluted a job well done as Spalding United picked up a potentially priceless point at Evo-Stik League First Division South play-off rivals Stafford on Saturday. The draw leaves both sides just outside of the play-off places, but the sixth-placed Tulips do have at least one game in hand on every side above ...

Spalding United picked up a very decent 0-0 draw at Evo-Stik League First Division South play-off rivals Stafford Rangers on Saturday. The Tulips slip two places to sixth as a result of the stalemate, but boss Pat Rayment called the draw a “very, very good points for his side”. Avelino Vieira, signed from Peterborough Northern Star on Friday, started for ...

Spalding United believe Avelino Vieira is the striker to fire them to promotion. The Tulips have signed the Peterborough Northern Star hitman and he goes straight into the side for the crunch match at play-off rivals Stafford Rangers on Saturday. Vieira, who has also played for Corby Town and Kettering Town, has hit 15 goals in 21 appearances for UCL Premier Division side PNS ...

Gresley FC 1 Spalding Utd 0 Pat Rayment was sent off as Spalding United’s hopes of winning the Evo-Stik League First Division South title took a big hit on Tuesday night. A 22nd minute strike from Gresley skipper Jamie Barrett was enough to sink the lacklustre Tulips at Moat Street – and it could have been worse, with Alex Steadman ...

Tuesday proved a night to forget for South Holland duo Spalding United and Holbeach United as both slipped to potentially costly defeats. In Evo-Stik League First Division South, boss Pat Rayment was sent off as Spalding slipped to a 1-0 loss at play-off rivals Gresley. Skipper Jamie Barrett netted the only goal for hosts Gresley on 22 minutes, while Alex ...

Spalding United 2 Market Drayton Town 0 Two second-half headers from top scorer Tom Waumsley steered Spalding United to a hard-fought Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field success on Saturday. After a dire first period, Waumsley nodded the Tulips in the 47th minute advantage with a deft finish from Elliot Hodge’s cross, before burying number two into the top corner just ...

After weeks of intense speculation, striker Andrew Tidswell has revealed the truth behind his Spalding United exit. Writing exclusively for The Spalding and South Holland Voice, Tidswell discusses his relationship with Tulips chief Pat Rayment, his ongoing injury problems and why a potential return to Holbeach United would suit him… By Andrew Tidswell Elite Sports Academy MD As many of you know by ...

Brigg Town 1 Spalding United 6 A debut double from new signing Gregg Smith fired Spalding United to a thumping win against Evo-Stik League First Division South basement boys Brigg on Tuesday night. Defender Jamie Stevens (16) fired the Tulips ahead, before Smith – signed from King’s Lynn Town on Saturday – marked his second Spalding bow with strikes on ...

Spalding United are hoping to bring in King’s Lynn Town striker Gregg Smith as they brace themselves for Andrew Tidswell’s expected departure to South Holland rivals Holbeach United. Tulips chief Pat Rayment believes that a move for Lynn hitman Smith is “a done deal” and expects the former Grantham Town marksman to be in his squad at Brigg Town on ...

Spalding United 1 Sutton Coldfield Town 0 A debut strike from Matt Nolan fired Spalding United to a vital 1-0 victory against long-term Evo-Stik League First Division South leaders Sutton Coldfield Town on Saturday. The ex-St Neots Town forward, signed from South Holland rivals Holbeach United on Friday, bundled home a close-range effort 15 minutes from time to settle a ...

Andrew Tidswell has been given until this weekend to decide on his Spalding United future. The striker, who is on contract at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, has been placed on gardening leave by boss Pat Rayment after an honest discussion between the pair last Tuesday night. Tidswell is understood to be considering all options available to him – ...

Ilkeston 2 Spalding Utd 2 Pat Rayment was left cursing the lottery of a penalty shoot-out once again as his Spalding United side were dumped out of the Doodson Sport Cup in cruel fashion. The Tulips twice led their Evo-Stik League Premier Division hosts in Tuesday night’s quarter-final clash thanks to strikes from Michael Leary (16) and Mitch Griffiths (48). ...

Holbeach United cruised to a 7-0 win at Harrowby United in the UCL Premier Division on Tuesday night, while Spalding United went out of the Doodson Sport Cup 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Ilkeston. Starting with the Tigers, goals from Craig Parker (15 & 35), Jake Duffy (29), Lee Dube (38) Stacy Cartwright (65), Matt Nolan (67) ...