News in Hadleigh

Hadleigh United will be looking to consolidate their Thurlow Nunn Premier Division status against near neighbours Brantham at Millfield tonight.

Steve Holder's Hadleigh have enjoyed mixed fortunes of late with two wins and a draw in their last five games and sit in15th place.

Despite suffering broken ribs and coughing up blood, Hadleigh United's player manager Steve Holder is determined to get back to leading his side up the league table.

Holder, was left in agony after being wiped out by Swaffham keeper Charlie Phillips in the Brettsiders' 2-0 home win on Saturday. The keeper was yellow carded, Holder won a penalty and Joel Glover tucked away the spot kick.

Andy Lambert was handed a baptism of fire as he stepped up to take charge for the first time as Hadleigh's new assistant manager.

With big boss Steve Holder having to go to hospital after being clattered by Swaffham keeper Charlie Phillips, Lambert found himself running the show, and securing a fine 2-0 victory over struggling Swaffham.

Goalless draws are not usually particularly appealing but Hadleigh boss Steve Holder was quietly satisfied after second placed Mildenhall failed to break down his side at Millfield.

Truth be told, the Brettsiders could have nicked all three points had their finishing in the second half had been as good as their defending throughout, from front men to back line.

Hadleigh United's big Christmas weekend derby against Brantham Athletic has been called off.

The Brettsiders were due to host the Imps at Millfield on Monday, December 27 for an 11.45am kick off in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division but will instead have the whole weekend off.

Steve Holder hailed his Hadleigh side after they thumped Newmarket 4-1 at Millfield.

A Kade Ivatt hat trick helped Holder's rejuvenated United to back to back wins and get their season back on track, following their 3-0 win at Haverhill the week before

On the pitch, John is delighted with the way manager Steve Holder has stepped up after taking over from Christian Appleford who left due to teaching commitments.

Hadleigh United manager Steve Holder admitted he was more than happy with getting a point at Brantham last night, even though he picked up a calf injury after going on as a late sub and had to hobble off.

The Brettsiders held the Imps to a 0-0 draw in the Thurlow Nunn

Player manager Steve Holder hailed his injury ravaged Hadleigh side after they eased past Desborough Town 2-0in the Emirates FA Cup.

Harry Brown scored an exquisite header to put the Brettsiders ahead and then Joel Glover powered in a second to get United past the extra-prelimenary round, and secure a £1,125 payment.

David Lorimer is happy that his Bildeston Rangers side are classed as the underdogs for today's CNet Training Suffolk Senior Cup Final.

Player manager Lorimer, known as Bart, admits he does not not much about opponents Lakenheath who play in the but he has pulled in a few favours to scout the Heath and has studied them on YouTube