Spalding 3s travelled away to Cambridge City 7s on a sunny day. The first half started fairly even with both side having a couple of chances each but the experienced Cambridge started to control the game more and got a goal with 15 minutes left till half time. Spalding held strong to keep it 1-0 at half time. Cambridge City 7s continued there strong game into the second half and controlled the game with accurate Read more…
Spalding Ladies 3 1 Kettering 3 1A challenging week to secure players to field a team but what a positive outcome it was! Spalding travelled away to Kettering with a spring in their step and ensured as always the first 10-15 minutes was a showcase of beautiful passing and attacking moves. The team worked hard to charge forwards and confuse the opposition especially with the dynamic duo of newcomer Bronwyn Preston and daughter. Kettering then Read more…
Norwich Dragons 1s 3 – 4 Spalding 1s A depleted Spalding travelled to Norfolk with 6 unavailable players and with a mixture of illness and injuries in the squad saw Spalding 1’s recalls for the evergreen Steve Rogers (54), Matt Sanders (49), and a place on the bench for manager Jason Naylor (54). Spalding also lost Harry Naylor on the morning due to an injury in training saw him take the place as water boy, Read more…
With a break from league action the 4thXI travelled to Cambridge to take on Cambs South 6’s. With a few players missing call ups were given to Fred Morris and James Morris. After a good start Spalding unfortunately found themselves a goal down to a well deflected finish into the corner of the net. However it was evident that the balance of play was with Spalding and they continued to play good passing hockey. they were rewarded before half Read more…
Spalding 2’s triumphed over Ely City 2’s with a 5-1 victory. The match began with Ely taking an early lead, putting Spalding on the back foot. However, the Spalding team responded swiftly and decisively. Charlotte Maplethorpe was quick to reply with a goal, capitalising on a well-placed pass from Karen Timby, leveling the score at 1-1. As the first half progressed, Spalding began to assert their dominance. At the 25-minute mark, Kelly Slater unleashed a Read more…
Spalding Ladies 3 2 St Ives 3 Ladies 4 Spalding immediately dominated with their accuracy when passing and driving down into the opposition’s D. With a few short passes, a short corner was quickly won and superbly struck by Sophie Wilson to take the lead 1-0 in a matter of minutes. The Spalding team seemed to really connect and work well together for the first 10-minute utilising the width and winning the balls. Soon after, Read more…
Spalding ladies 2’s triumphed over Ely city 1’s with a 6-3 victory. The game ignited with a blazing start when player of the match Charlotte Maplethorpe, showcased her skills by picking up a precise pass from Sophie Wilson and finding the back of the net just three minutes into the match, giving Spalding an early 1-0 lead. Charlotte continued her exceptional performance, scoring once more, this time courtesy of a well-placed pass from Karen Timby, Read more…
Spalding 4’s took on top of the table Kettering a week after conceding 11 against second placed Newmarket and put in a far more composed display. Spalding started brightly and forced the first three shots on target of the match, but a couple of lapses of concentration in the final ten minutes of the first half saw Kettering take a 2-0 lead. In the second half Spalding again started well, but a ten minute spell Read more…
30/09/23 Match Report. Spalding 1s 5 – 3 Kettering 1s Spalding came out strong off of 2 wins to face Kettering 1s at home. Spalding began the game taking push back and creating opportunities whilst keeping possession. With plenty of chances Spalding won a short corner via Steve Rogers. Spalding started the game off with an early lead with Stuart C slotting the ball into the top right corner of the goal, raising confidence for Read more…
Spalding hosted St. Neots 3s on a cloudy day. Spalding was stronger in the first half scoring one goal through Glenn Richardson. St Neot’s played several shorts corners, missed all of them they kept us under pressure but didn’t maximize their opportunites. Spalding stayed 1-0 up at half time. St Neot’s had more chances in the second half but only scored once. St. Neots had many more chances including missing an open goal. Chris Grooby Read more…