Football

King’s School first XI hosted the inaugural Old Boys’ match at the school’s playing fields, off North Parade, last Saturday.

Baston Reserves suffered their first league loss since the opening day of the season in the last weekend before Christmas, going down 3-2 at home to Ryhall United Reserves.

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It has been an outstanding year of sport and the Rutland and Stamford Mercury have been here to chronicle the achievements of dozens of outstanding individuals and teams.

Bourne Town’s big derby at Blackstones and Deeping Rangers match at home to Boston Town on Saturday were victims of the snow and ice as fixtures across the area were postponed.

As the Journal went to press on New Year’s Eve, Grantham Town announced a new partnership with Jon Brambles Estate Agents who have agreed to become a club sponsor.

Special guest at Onyx Teamwear Grantham Youth Football League’s “Their Game” Conference 2015 will be former England full back Danny Mills.

Snow permitting there should be a full round of football fixtures across the area today.

Stamford AFC remain unbeaten at their new Zeeco Stadium but they have also not enjoyed a win there either as a late equaliser from Grantham Town denied them victory on Boxing Day.

Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):

Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar), winners of December 27 draw:

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Competitive football has been played in Stamford for more than 150 years and for 118 of those years, perhaps longer, it was played at Worthorpe Road, the ground with one of the most stunning views of a Georgian Town the world has ever known.

Stamford, Deeping, Bourne and Blackstones are all in action this weekend, get out and support your local sides in some interesting derby ties

Oakham United Reserves finished the calendar year on a high with a 3-1 win away at Wittering, who had beaten them 4-0 earlier in the season.

Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):

Bourne Town boss Rafa Mazzarella was a satisfied man after seeing his side’s 1-0 win against a Rushden and Higham United side alongside them in mid-table.

If Bourne Town continue their steady rise up UCL Division One after their latest win over Rushden and Higham United, there may be another ‘Rafa the gaffer’ earning hero status.

Bourne Town Juniors under-18s proved themselves tactically too astute for league leaders Rippingale in the quarter final of the league cup on Sunday, wining 5-0.