Spalding United are launching a new women’s team for the coming campaign

Spalding United have launched a new women's team for next season.

It will be the first time that the Tulips have been represented at women's level for a number of years.

The side will be managed by Sammy Linford who is relishing the chance of joining the club.

He said: "As soon as I was made aware that Spalding United were interested in adding a women's & girls sector to their already well established club, I knew straight away I had to be involved.

"After meeting with the directors, it only endorsed my feelings that this would become a very special partnership, not only for the new women's team but the entire women's & girls infrastructure, along with the club as a whole.

"We have held multiple conversations and been planning for some time now so it's great to finally be able to mark the official start of this very exciting project with this announcement.

"I am very proud to be a part of the club.

"Just from attending games and walking around the town, you get a real buzz for the club and the direction it's heading.

"I for one am very excited to be a part of that."

The Tulips recently announced a £1 million investment in transforming their stadium, including work to the dressing rooms and laying an artificial pitch.