Football

Deeping Rangers progressed into the semi-final of Hinchingbrooke Cup but they made hard work of it last night (Wednesday), beating Godmanchester Rovers 6-5 on penalties after drawing 2-2 in regular time.

Deeping Rangers master tactician Tuncay Korkmaz has been named the ChromaSport & Trophies United Counties League Premier Division manager of the month for January.

Grantham Town joint manager Wayne Hallcro has left the club and rejoined his former Gingerbreads’ managerial partner Jimmy Albans who left in November.

Oakham United had to watch in horror on Saturday as reports came through that PDFL Premier Division title rivals Coates Athletic were scoring goals for fun against joint bottom of league Leverington Sports.

Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar), winners of January 31 draw:

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Ryan Robbins sealed Stamford AFC’s first set of back-to-back wins since August with a goal from the penalty spot one minute from time to give the Daniels a 3-2 victory away at bottom of the Evo-Stik NPL side Belper Town on Saturday.

Northern Premier League

Stamford AFC strung together their first back-to-back wins since August with a 3-2 comeback victory away at bottom of the Evo-Stik NPL side Belper Town on Saturday.

Newark League

Grantham Town FC have announced the launch of a Football Development Centre for Grantham, in partnership with Grantham College.

Grantham Town’s joint managerial pair this week seemed non-plussed over the departure of striker Paul Grimes and goalie Dan Haystead to former boss Jimmy Albans’s Belper Town.

Lincolnshire Senior Shield

Barrowby FC are looking for someone to take on the role of club secretary from the beginning of next season.

Deeping Rangers extended their unbeaten run to six matches with a 2-2 draw away at Wellingborough Town on Saturday in the UCL Premier Division.

Oakham United lost their spot at the top of the PDFL Premier Division on Saturday after going down 2-0 at home to Moulton Harrox.

Bourne Town’s six-match unbeaten run was ended as Lutterworth Athletic picked up a first win in five to give a boost to their promotion prospects.

It was a disappointing weekend for many of the area’s top sides with Stamford AFC, Bourne Town and Oakham United all losing in their respective leagues.

Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):

Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto, winners of January 24 draw: