Sport

Rawlinson: The time for friendlies is over – Spalding United want to reach final

Chris Rawlinson believes that Spalding United’s season starts for real on Saturday as they prepare to take on rivals Stamford in the semi-final of the Lincs FA Senior Cup. The Tulips make the trip to The Zeeco Stadium (3pm) in high spirits, having dumped Boston United out 1-0 in the previous round – but will go into the clash as ...

Read More »

G&S Racing Kawasaki duo Van Leuven and Fisher are eyeing points at Brands Hatch

The Wyberton-based G&S Racing Kawasaki team heads to Brands Hatch in Kent for the eighth round of the Superstock 1000 championship on Sunday. Tom Fisher will be raring to go and seeking a strong points finish after the disappointment of Thruxton when he, along with a lot of other riders, struggled to get to grips with the difficult conditions at ...

Read More »

Ambrose reckons surprise loss could do title-chasing Spalding Town good

Spalding Town captain Rob Ambrose hopes that Saturday’s shock defeat at Belton Park will serve as a timely reality check for his promotion-chasing team. The 30-run loss at South Lincs and Border League basement boys Belton was Town’s first defeat since April 30 and ended a run of nine wins on the spin. They’re now just eight points clear of ...

Read More »

Boss Dunn backs “confident” Pinchbeck United to mount a PDFL Premier Division title charge

Challenging for this year’s ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division title is the next natural step for Pinchbeck United. That’s the view of player/boss Ian Dunn ahead of Saturday’s tricky opener at Netherton United (2pm). Pinchbeck, who finished third last season and won the President Premier Shield, come into the game in high spirits after an impressive pre-season campaign. They won 1-0 ...

Read More »

Passionate Patterson insists champions Moulton Harrox can still challenge

Stalwart defender Bobby Patterson insists that it’ll be business as usual for Moulton Harrox as they prepare to kick-off the defence of their ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division title on Saturday. Harrox, who romped to their second title in four seasons last term with a huge haul of 92 points, host Stilton United at Broad Lane (1pm). There has been a ...

Read More »

South Holland cricket fans welcome to attend as Deeping hosts a T20 extravaganza

Cricket fans in South Holland are being urged to show their support as Market Deeping Cricket Club plays host to the latest round in a prestigious nationwide ECB competition. The area finals of the NatWest Club T20 will be held at the Outgang Road ground on Sunday (August 7) when four teams will compete for a place in the regional ...

Read More »

Kirton ace Aaron has points on his mind ahead of Brands Hatch visit

Kirton’s Aaron Clarke makes the trip to Brands Hatch this weekend as he bids to bag himself some Superstock 600 points. The draperRACING rider is looking forward to the challenge at the Kent track, having been taken out of the race after a collision with another rider last time he was there. Clarke is out on the track for free ...

Read More »

Speedy times clocked at Spalding Cycling Club’s open 25 mile time trial

Seven riders got inside the magic one-hour mark at Spalding Cycling Club’s open 25-mile time trial event. Held on the Donington course, some 31 bikes faced timekeepers Sharon Fensom and Nicky Ellis on what was a warm, but windy, day. The overall winner was Adam Coffey (Velo One) in 54.15mins, while previous winner Neil Palmer (Velo One) took second on ...

Read More »

No derby clashes in store for Spalding RFC this season as fixtures released

Spalding RFC’s Midlands Two East (North) fixtures have been revealed ahead of the start of the new season on September 10. Town both begin and end their league campaign against Coalville, while they’ll be up against regular foes such as Ashbourne, Nottingham Casuals, Kesteven and West Bridgford. However, they are no longer in the same division as Stamford, who have ...

Read More »

Gone with the wind! Prior bags Welland Yacht Club win double to seize command

A double victory over the weekend has put Andy Prior in command of the Sunday Points Series at Welland Yacht Club. Despite it being the start of the summer holidays, an impressive eight boats lined up for the start of Sunday’s first race. With a training session taking place in the morning, racing was restricted to two races in the ...

Read More »

Spalding and District Table Tennis League is hoping to welcome new faces

The Spalding and District Table Tennis League – having finished last season later than expected – now finds itself half way through its summer break. July turned out to be a bit of a mixed month for the league, with attendances varying between full and half full, while one night was lost altogether. On a positive note, every table was ...

Read More »

Two off as Spalding United edge out Holbeach United in fiery friendly derby

It’s rarely dull when Holbeach United and Spalding United square off – and that was the case in Tuesday night’s friendly at Carter’s Park. A first-half penalty from Lincoln City loanee Andrew Wright settled the contest, but it was two red cards and a mass brawl before half time that left everyone talking. A late tackle from Nathan Whitehead triggered ...

Read More »

No excuses from skipper Ambrose as Spalding Town see lead cut after shock loss

Captain Rob Ambrose offered no excuses after seeing his table-topping Spalding Town side upset at basement boys Belton Park on Saturday. Town went into the game on a run of nine wins (not including washouts) on the spin, but fell 30 runs shy of making it ten in the shock South Lincs and Border League Premier Division result of the ...

Read More »

Spalding Town batting record smashed again as Jimmy’s 160 not out raises the bar

Just six days after Hafiz Majeed broke a 27-year Spalding Town all-time batting record with 158, Jimmy Hook went two better with an amazing 160 not out at Broad Lane on Sunday. The teenager’s titanic knock came in the Rutland League Division Six derby with Moulton Harrox 2nd – which Town won by a massive 184 runs. Lincolnshire under-17 ace ...

Read More »

Magpies have their wings clipped by “dominant” Wittering as Cawthorn bemoans bad pitch

Joint player/boss Matt Cawthorn admitted that his Long Sutton Athletic side were “dominated” by opponents Wittering in Sunday’s 5-2 ChromaSport PDFL Division One defeat. The Magpies kicked off their season a week earlier than everybody else due to being part of the UCL and PDFL groundhop – but probably wish they hadn’t. Goals from new signing Billy Oliver and Cawthorn ...

Read More »

Moulton Harrox’s fine form is halted in Baston thriller

Moulton Harrox’s red-hot form in South Lincs and Border League Division One came to an end at Baston on Saturday. Having posted 125 batting first at The Shrine, Baston (126-7) got home with three wickets and one ball to spare. Put into bat after losing the toss, Harrox made a steady start with skipper Martin Chapman (24) and star man ...

Read More »

Barry’s brilliant 6-26 is in vain for Long Sutton as Boro’ edge low-scoring contest

Barry Stanway took 6-26 to blow away Billingborough’s top order in the South Lincs and Border League on Saturday – but still finished on the losing side. That’s because he and his Long Sutton team-mates were unable to chase down Boro’s 94 at Paradise Field, having been bowled out for just 70 in 24.1 overs. Pace ace Stanway was in ...

Read More »

Spalding Town stunned by basement boys Belton Park to see lead cut to eight points

Spalding Town’s lead at the top of the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division was cut to just eight points on Saturday after they suffered a shock 30-run defeat at basement boys Belton Park. Table-topping Town traveled without a few regulars – including key man Josh Newton – but still would have expected to see off their hosts. Batting ...

Read More »

Tulips smash Star for seven, Stamford edge out Tigers, Sutton and Crowland beaten

Spalding United were South Holland’s big winners on Saturday as they romped to a 7-0 friendly win at Peterborough Northern Star. On the final weekend of pre-season action, the Tulips had goals from Andrew Wright (17), Paul Walker (pen 45), Sam Downey (55 and 60), Tom Waumsley (70 and 73) and Nathan Whitehead (86) to thank for their success. Holbeach United, ...

Read More »

Gedney Hill Golf Club keep CALM and carry on donating at joint Captain’s Day

Gedney Hill Golf Club’s joint Captains’ Day event raised an impressive £1,617 for the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). Charles Britton (owner), Colin Rust (club captain) and Lynn Exley (lady captain) were on hand to present a cheque to Colin’s granddaughter Tylia Bagnall – who had already raised over £600 for the charity by doing a parachute jump. The ...

Read More »