Sport

United Counties League Division One new boys Pinchbeck United are on the verge of pulling off a massive signing coup.   Two-time UCL Premier Division champion Andrew Tidswell featured for the Knights on Wednesday evening in their opening pre-season friendly against Netherton United.   Tidswell is a double UCL golden boot winner and has played major roles in helping both Spalding United ...

Holbeach United boss Seb Hayes can’t wait to get started after an impressive pre-season training regime at Carter’s Park.   The Tigers play their opening pre-season friendly on Tuesday night when last season’s United Counties League Premier Division champions Peterborough Sports visit Carter’s Park (7.45pm).   Hayes has been delighted with the response from his players after his first pre-season ...

Spalding United’s fledgling Under 21 development squad have launched a new fundraising initiative.   The Tulips have started an online Crowdfunder scheme with the aim of providing a sound platform before kicking off their inaugural campaign.   The aim of the scheme is for supporters to contribute as little or as much as they like (contributions start from just £1) ...

Long Sutton stormed to the top of Division One of the South Lincs and Border League after an emphatic demolition of Billingborough 2nd on Saturday.   Phil Barnes’ side took full advantage of previous leaders Welby having a weekend off to move to the summit with a maximum points haul.   The home side won the toss at Paradise Field ...

Spalding’s Liam Warren has moved closer to honours in the Thundersport GB pre-national 600 series.   Warren is up to third in the championship after the latest round at Mallory Park and is now hoping to maintain his momentum in the quest for honours.   He said: “I feel we have a good chance to keep this momentum going and ...

A strong Spalding first team overcame a traditionally tough test in style with a fine 5-1 away success at Stoke Rochford.   Simon Richardson and Andy Grimwood were the first pair out and came in with an excellent 3&2 win.   Robert Kedzlie and Callum Lewis were next to keep the run going with a 2&1 win while Charles Lacy ...

Spalding Cycling Club’s 17-mile Time Trial League events have a very similar feel to those of 2016 with rounds two and three both being affected by weather and competitor numbers.   Round two of the 2017 series, held in very warm and sunny conditions, attracted 15 starters – nine club members and six guests which was a stark contrast to ...

A team of six sailors from Welland Yacht Club took victory in the Ferry Meadows 24-hour race over the weekend.   Uncharacteristically a steady wind blew throughout the race making the night time shifts particularly tricky with sailors being unable to see their sails or the signs of strong gusts on the water.   The team consisting of Tom Bell, ...

Talented South Lincs Competitive Swimming Club youngster Hannah Willis has received her first invite to a national event.   The 11-year-old has been invited to compete at the Scottish Summer Meet which takes place this weekend at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh.   Hannah qualified for the event after swimming the 200m butterfly in 2.46.78 at the Level One ...

Kirton’s Aaron Clarke was satisfied to improve his lap times as he returned to the racing fold at Snetterton at the weekend.   After missing the Knockhill round because of bike problems, the draperRACING team member was 10th in the Superstock 600 race and was invited to ride in the British Supersport race on Sunday where he finished in 12th ...

Spalding saw victory snatched from their grasp in Saturday’s vital Lincs Premier Division relegation showdown with Market Deeping.   Rob Ambrose’s side looked to be heading for a crucial victory when they reduced Deeping to 101-5 in pursuit of Spalding’s total of 214.   However, Jamie Morgan came in at number seven for the hosts and smashed nine fours and ...

Upbeat Spalding Town skipper Rob Ambrose has issued a rallying call for his side to stay positive ahead of their biggest match of the season so far on Saturday.   Town travel to face relegation rivals Market Deeping at the weekend, having slipped to the foot of the Lincs Premier Division table.   Ambrose’s charges suffered a 70-run defeat against ...

Nene Valley Harriers dominance of this year’s Peterborough 5k Grand Prix continued at Eye with wins in both the men’s and ladies races.   Michael Channing was first over the line in a time of 16.30 with fellow Harrier James McCrae next home eight seconds further back.   On one of the hottest June days for years, the temperature had ...

It was a case of second time lucky for competitors in Spalding Golf Club’s ladies spring am-am.   The original date last month was washed out due to torrential rain that flooded the course despite many players starting their rounds.   However, their second attempt last Wednesday was greeted by record temperatures as 22 teams of ladies from 20 different ...

Spalding United will have an extra chance of gaining promotion next season.   As part of the Football Association’s bid to cut travelling times and costs across the Pyramid, an extra division at both Step 3 and 4 is set to come into effect from the 2018-19 season. The Southern League will run the new Step 3 division while the ...

Three host riders secured top 20 finishes in Spalding Cycling Club’s second open event of the year.   Keiran Buffham was 12th overall with 53.39, just 10 seconds ahead of early starter Andy Bowser in 13th in 53.49, and Ross McGivern 19th in 01.02.00.   The 25-mile time trial was held on the rolling C25/35 course and attracted an entry ...

Kirton’s Aaron Clarke is expected to return to action at Snetterton this the weekend.   Clarke was forced to sit out the last championship race at Knockhill, but his return will see the draperRACING team getting back to full strength.   Following his high speed bike crash at Donington in practice for his last race, Clarke’s Yamaha was all but ...

Moulton Harrox face a tough test in the first round of the Peterborough League President’s Shield.   Harrox have been handed an away tie at current Premier Division champions Peterborough Sports Reserves in the opening round on September 9.   Moulton Harrox Reserves start the defence of their Chairman’s Championship Shield with a tie away at Peterborough Polonia. Crowland, who ...

Tom Bell held off the challenge of Andy Prior to win a topsy-turvy tussle for honours in Welland Yacht Club’s fourth regatta of the season.     With no racing the previous week as it was the family camping weekend, Sunday saw the Welland Paddle with 14 competitors in 11 boats taking part.   The day started with a reasonable ...

Spalding Town slipped to the bottom of the Lincs Premier League table after losing their crunch clash with relegation rivals Boston on Saturday.     Rob Ambrose’s side saw themselves leapfrogged by the Mayflower men after suffering a 70-run reverse at Spalding Grammar School.   The defeat means Spalding now face a must-win clash with fellow strugglers Market Deeping on ...