Football

Grantham Town FC have announce dthe appointment of Joe Kearney as manager of its Academy Development side who will be playing in the UCL next season.

On the final day of the season, Grantham Town hosted an Elston side high in confidence, having secured their place in the league cup final.

Even a score of 94 not out and a two wicket haul from Sammy Hardy was not enough to bring the points home for Barrowby for the first time this season.

Grantham Town's new chairman says he finally feels he is getting his feet under the table at the Gingerbreads.

A group of overweight lads came together in October to play seven-a-side football with the aim of losing weight whilst playing the game.

Grantham Town FC Academy are holding trials for players aged from under-12 to under-18.

Grantham Town under-14s returned to the UK following an intense five days in Holland, playing three tournament days over the Easter period.

Grantham Town manager Matt Chatfield is already planning pre-season training following on from their successful final game of the season.

Harrowby United's final game of the season saw another healthy crowd of 140, which has been a regular feature this season.

Grantham Town's final game in the NPL Premier Division – for now – saw the relegated Gingerbreads defeat second placed South Shields.

Grantham Town go into their final game of the season against South Shields at The Meres on the back of a four-point haul over the Easter weekend.

The Arrows endured their second tough game in three days and came out on top.

It was honours even for the second time this season in the Lincolnshire Derby on Easter Monday.

Harrowby United travelled to champions Kimberley again depleted, with at least eight first team players missing through various reasons on Saturday.

Grantham Town recorded a well-deserved late season victory at a sun-drenched Meres stadium on Saturday.

Saturday’s visit to league leaders Buxton ended with the Gingerbreads confirmed as finishing the season at the foot of the league table.

"The day that everyone knew was coming, but never wanted to happen," was how Grantham manager Matt Chatfield described Saturday's fall from grace.

A football match raising money for a Crohns and Colitis charity is set to take place tonight.

Harrowby United welcomed Clifton All Whites to Dickens Road, looking to improve on performances of late.

The end of the Gingerbreads' 10-year stay in the Northern Premier League Premier Division was confirmed with defeat at Stafford Rangers on Saturday.