A full strength South team headed north to Spalding on a crisp cold Saturday lunchtime, knowing that only a win would suffice to keep the promotion charge going.

South started strongly and were dominant in possession for the first ten minutes. The breakthrough came shortly after, with a number of quick passes and good movement up front resulting in a cross goal ball heading to the back post where Jim easily slotted in, albeit with an innovative reverse stick flick into the net.

The pressure only grew on Spalding who had already started to fear more was to come. South kept their defensive structure and marked tight to each man. After further pressure on the Spalding defence, a series of short corners came in quick succession with Cosford converting one straight through the keeper with a shot too hot to handle.

Just before half time South made it three after a pacy ball across the goal from Spencer was walked into the goal by the Spalding right back. Jack Chalk laid claim to the goal. (Since the game the dubious goals committee have decided that it should probably be credited to Steve Parker, who is also officially advised to get a number on his shirt).

The second half saw more of the same with South finding space and, with good movement on the break, opening up the opposition with class on a number of occasions.

Jim picked up two more goals to earn a deserved hattrick. The third of these was a particularly good team goal, working the ball up the pitch with a series of two-on-ones. Craig selflessly passed around the oncoming keeper for Jim to put the fifth goal in.

The day was nicely wrapped up through:
- Craig tripping up one of the Spalding defenders and claiming all innocence
- Paresh throwing in the towel after twenty-five minutes after having had enough of marking no-one
- Pearson being chatted up by Lorna (90th birthday girl), who claimed to be the president of Lincolnshire (more dubious chat than Average)

Bold prediction = South expect to win 3-1 at home next weekend to St Neots.

Editor's note:- This guy’s a clown, the goals were scored in a completely different order to that described!