Tulips

New Spalding United manager Brett Whaley wants his side to be matching the form of the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division big-hitters by the end of the season. Whaley, who left his role as Wisbech Town boss to take the Tulips’ job just before Christmas, is excited by the challenge that awaits him at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field. ...

Histon 1 Spalding United 1 A second-half goal from new signing Ben Seymour-Shove earned Spalding United a 1-1 draw at Histon on Saturday in what was Brett Whaley’s first game as boss. Whaley, who was named as the new permanent Tulips chief just before Christmas (more on page 23), would have been hoping that his new side would end their ...

A second-half goal from new signing Ben Seymour-Shover earned Spalding United a 1-1 draw at Histon on Saturday in what was Brett Whaley’s first game as boss. Spalding were favourites to end their four-game winless run against hosts Histon, who sat in the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division relegation zone at the start of play. But, after a goalless first ...

Pinchbeck United were the only South Holland side to be in action during the first round of festive fixtures – and they were thrashed 5-0 at Skegness Town on Tuesday. A hat-trick from former Spalding and Holbeach United striker Jonny Lockie did most of the damage in the Ulhsport UCL Premier Division North clash, while Adam Millson and Macauley Parker ...

Spalding United are missing a number of key men as they bid to kick-start their season with two festive wins in the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division. The Tulips, who are now 12th in the division and 15 points off the play-offs after last Saturday’s 3-2 loss at Loughborough Dynamo, face two very different tests after Christmas. First up is ...

Brett Whaley has become Spalding United’s new manager after leaving Pitching In NPL Midlands Division rivals Wisbech Town to take on the role. The former Yaxley and March Town boss called the opportunity to take over at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field “too good to turn down” and has taken over with immediate effect. He will work closely with ...

Loughborough Dynamo 3 Spalding United 2 Another poor first-half showing cost Spalding United dear on Saturday as they slipped to a 3-2 defeat at Loughborough Dynamo. The two sides were level on points in the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division game at the Nanpantan Sports Ground – but it was Loughborough who grabbed the game by the scruff of the ...

Spalding United suffered a 3-2 defeat at Loughborough Dynamo on Saturday, while Pinchbeck United lost 1-0 to Deeping Rangers and Holbeach United were humbled 5-1 at home by Skegness Town. In the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division, it’s now two defeats on the spin for Spalding after they were edged out in a cracker at Loughborough. The Tulips fell 2-0 ...

Spalding United caretaker manager Bruno Porfirio is hoping that a positive result at Loughborough Dynamo on Saturday (3pm) will enhance his chances of securing the job full-time. Porfirio, who stepped up to replace Gaby Zakuani as Tulips chief late last month, has won one and drawn two of his four games in charge with the only losing coming against Yaxley ...

Spalding United 1 Yaxley 3 Caretaker boss Bruno Porfirio admitted that Spalding United fell well short of their recent standards in Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat against Yaxley. The Tulips saw their three-game unbeaten run under Porfirio’s charge shattered by the Cuckoos at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, as they slipped to 11th in the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division. ...

Spalding United suffered a 3-1 home defeat against Yaxley on Saturday, while Pinchbeck United climbed out of the drop zone with a 2-1 victory at Selston and struggling Holbeach United were thumped 5-0 at Quorn. In The Pitching In NPL Midlands Division, Spalding lost for the first time under caretaker boss Bruno Porfirio as neighbours Yaxley completed a league double ...

The Sir Halley Stewart has been by vandals and stock taken from the bar ahead of Spalding United’s fixture tomorrow (Saturday). The volunteers that run the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division club found the damage this morning when arriving to prepare for the fixture against Yaxley. Windows were broken and furniture turned upside down at the South Holland District ...

A battling performance from Spalding United was rewarded with a point against promotion challengers Chasetown on Saturday thanks to a last gasp goal by Ryan Flitton. Flitton rose highest to head home deep into injury time to maintain caretaker-manager Bruno Porfirio’s unbeaten record so far in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division. And they competed well throughout with a ...

A late Ryan Flitton strike earned Spalding United a fine 2-2 draw at high-flying Chasetown on Saturday, while Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United were on the receiving end of heavy defeats. Starting with the Tulips, they rescued a great point at Pitching In NPL Midlands Division title hopefuls Chasetown in dramatic style. After a goalless first period, Scott Floyd put ...

Spalding United CEO Leigh Porter admits that the club are in no rush to make a definitive decision on who will be the next permanent manager. Caretaker boss Bruno Porfirio has taken four points from two games since stepping up to the Tulips hot-seat in the wake of Gaby Zakuani’s departure two weeks ago. Porter feels that Porfirio has the ...

Spalding United 1 Bedworth United 1 A second-half Ben Starkie strike earned Spalding United a 1-1 draw with Bedworth United on Saturday – and made it four points from two games for caretaker boss Bruno Porfirio. The Tulips fell behind on 33 minutes at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field when Ryan Nesbitt rounded keeper Harry Fisk and netted on ...

The results for South Holland’s top sides Spalding United, Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United were almost as bad as the grim weather on Saturday. Starting with Spalding, they at least picked up a point after being held to a 1-1 draw by Bedworth United in the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division. The Tulips, again under the caretaker charge of Bruno ...

Coleshill Town 1Spalding United 2 Spalding United began life after Gaby Zakuani with perhaps their most impressive result of the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division season so far. A double from top scorer Jordan Macleod – including a winner six minutes from time – gave the Tulips a terrific 2-1 triumph at title-chasing Coleshill Town on Saturday, just two days ...

Spalding United began life after Gaby Zakuani with a superb 2-1 win at Coleshill Town on Saturday, while Pinchbeck United lost 3-1 at home to Boston Town and Holbeach United slumped 4-0 at Sleaford Town. Starting with the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division action, the Tulips reignited their play-off push with a Jordan Macleod inspired success at one of the ...

Gaby Zakuani has stepped down as manager of Spalding United, the club confirmed on Thursday night. The former Peterborough United captain and DR Congo international cited additional work commitments and a lengthy commute as his chief reasons for leaving the role he took up last season. Assistant manager Bruno Porfirio will take charge of Saturday’s Pitching In NPL Midlands Division ...