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Nathan Abbey Goalkeeper (04-05) Nathan Abbey joined Boston in July 2004 to provide cover for Paul Bastock. However his pre-season performances led to him ousting Boston's record breaker and taking over as the first choice keeper. He started his career as a trainee with Luton Town in 1995, making his League debut in February 1999 in a 2-1 win against Burnley. In the following season he became the first choice keeper for the Hatters. In 2001 he joined Chesterfield on a free transfer for one season, then he switched to Northampton Town. For the 2003/4 season he had spells with Stevenage Borough, Luton Town, Macclesfield Town, Ipswich Town and Burnley. His brother Zema also played briefly for the Pilgrims on a loan spell in August/September 2004. He was unexpectedly dropped from the first team in November 2005 and after a loan spell with Leyton Orient he was then transferred to Bristol City. He later played for Brentford and MK Dons. Debut: 7th August 2004 vs Oxford United (H), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 11/7/1978 in Islington.
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04/5 44 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 0
05/6 17 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
Totals 61 0 6 0 0 0 3 0 3 0
Zema Abbey Forward (04) Zema Abbey joined Boston United on loan from Premiership side Norwich City at the end of August 2004. Zema joined the Canaries from Cambridge United for £350,000 in December 2000. He had been plagued by injury in recent years, including a nasty cruciate ligament knee injury that had kept him out for most of the 2001/2 season. He is the older brother of goalkeeper Nathan Abbey. He later played for Wycombe Wanderers, Bradford City and Torquay United. Debut: 28th August 2004 vs Cheltenham Town (A), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 17/4/1977 in Luton.
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04/5 3+ 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3+ 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adams Goalkeeper (45) Was on the staff of the GPO in Boston when called into the side because the regular first team keeper, Pat Bland, was unavailable for FA Cup games as he was on Watford's books.
Steve Adams Forward (91-92,94-95) Signed in July 91 after being released by Doncaster Rovers and a loan period at York Street at the end of season 90/91. Previously with Scarborough and Worksop Town. Went on to play for Kettering, Gateshead, Witton Albion, Macclesfield, Denaby United and Matlock Town. Debut: 23rd February 1991 vs Macclesfield Town (A), GM Vauxhall Conference. Born 7/9/1959 in Sheffield.
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90/1 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
91/2 35+ 3 1 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0
94/5 18+ 17 1 3 0 0+ 1 0 1 1 2+ 1 0
Totals 66+ 20 4 6 0 2+ 1 0 4 0 4+ 1 0
Dave Adamson Defender (76-82) Signed from Yorkshire League club Hatfield Main. Previously with South Shields and Doncaster Rovers. Scored a hat trick on his debut for the England Non-League XI in a match against Scotland. Collected five England Semi-Professional caps in all. Was voted "Player of the Year" in 77/8. Born 7/5/1951 in Chester-le-Street.
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75/6 15 2 0 0 0 0 5 1 1 0
76/7 42 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 3 0
77/8 46 9 1 1 2 0 5 0 6 1
79/80 34 6 5 2 9 1 1 0 2 1
80/1 30 2 5 1 2 0 2 0 3 0
81/2 37+ 1 10 5 3 1 0 3 1 3 2
Totals 204+ 1 30 18 8 16 1 16 2 18 4
Addy Goalkeeper (64-65)
Chris Aiken Defender (98) Young defender signed up late in 97/8 after being released by Lincoln City. Debut: 7th March 98 vs Spennymoor United (H), Unibond League.
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97/8 1+ 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1+ 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adebayo Akinfenwa Forward (03) Signed up with the Pilgrims in October 2003 after impressing in trials with the Reserves. He had previosuly played for Welsh Premier League champions and Welsh Cup winners Barry Town. Prior to that he had turned out for Atlantas Klaipedas of the Lithuanian Virsliga. He scored a goal for Atlantas in their Lithuanian Cup Final victory. He scored on his debut for the Pilgrims, grabbing a last minute winner against Swindon Town in the LDV Vans Trophy. Moved on to Leyton Orient after playing in just four games for the Pilgrims. Soon moved on to Rushden & Diamonds, before finishing the season with Doncaster Rovers, where he helped them to the Third Division title after scoring four goals in four starts. He then joined Torquay United. Born 10/5/1982 in London.
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03/4 2+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Totals 2+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Mark Albrighton Defender (06-07) Experienced defender Mark Albrighton joined Boston United in the summer of 2006 from Chester City. He had previously visited York Street back in May 2004 when he played in the Doncaster Rovers side that clinched the Division Three title that season with a 0-0 draw. Later played for Cambridge United and Stevenage Borough. Debut: 5th August 2006 vs Grimsby Town (A), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 6/3/1976 in Nuneaton.
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06/7 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Keith Alexander Forward (80-81) Signed from Stamford Town after extensive trials. Played for Stamford in the final of the 79/80 FA Vase at Wembley where he scored the first goal in their 2-0 win over Guisborough. Went on to play for Barnet, Grimsby, Stockport County, Lincoln City and Mansfield Town and manage Ilkeston Town, Lincoln City and Northwich Victoria. A St. Lucian International. Born 14/11/1958 in Nottingham.
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80/1 4+ 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4+ 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mike Alexander Forward (68-70) Signed from Grantham Town for £2,000. Was the Anglia TV Sports Personality of the Year for 68/69. Previously with Brigg Town, where he scored 120 goals in two seasons, Gainsborough and Grantham. Top scorer with 23 goals in 68/9, United's first season in the Northern Premier League. Moved on to Gainsborough Trinity.
Paul Alexander Forward (07-08) The son of former Boston United striker and Lincoln City manager Keith Alexander. Signed up on non-contract terms in the summer of 2007. Born 23/4/1984.
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07/8 0+ 4 0 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0+ 4 0 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Craig Allardyce Defender (00) Son of Bolton Wanderers' manager Sam Allardyce. Signed from Mansfield Town in March 2000. Previous clubs included Preston North End, Blackpool, Chesterfield and Peterborough United. Born 9/6/1975 in Bolton.
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99/00 2+ 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2+ 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Russ Allen Forward (81-83) Son of WBA manager Ronnie Allen. Signed from Mansfield Town. Previous experience with WBA, Tranmere and Arsenal. Moved on to Stamford Town. Born 9/1/1954 in Smethwick.
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81/2 38 4 5 1 1 0 4 2 1 0
82/3 26+ 3 4 4 0 4 0 2 0 1 0
Totals 64+ 3 8 9 1 5 0 6 2 2 0
Tim Allpress Defender (93) Began his career with Luton Town where he was loaned out to Preston. Had a spell in Germany playing for Bayer Uerdingen before returning to England to play for Colchester. Then joined his home town club Hitchin Town, before moving on to St. Albans City. Born 27/1/1971 in Hitchin.
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92/3 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Mark Angel Forward (01-04) Signed from Darlington in June 2001. A skilful winger in the traditional mould, he had been on-loan at Queen of the South for much of the previous season. Previous clubs include Walker Central, Sunderland, Oxford Onited and West Bromwich Albion. Moved on to King's Lynn. Born 23/8/1975 in Newcastle.
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01/2 26+ 8 4 0+ 1 0 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0
02/3 24+ 7 5 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 1
03/4 12+ 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 62+ 26 9 1+ 1 0 0+ 1 0 2 0 3 1
Phil Annable Defender (80-82) Signed from Burton Albion for £6,000, where he had been for 10 seasons. Also played for Mansfield Town. Represented the Northern Premier League. Employed as a miner.
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80/1 33 2 3 0 2 0 2 0 1 0
81/2 19 0 4 2 1 0 2 0 0 0
Totals 52 2 7 2 3 0 4 0 1 0
Steve Appleby Midfield (94-99) Local lad Steve joined his home town club in the 1994-95 after previously playing in the Conference for Kettering Town and captaining UCL side Bourne Town. Whilst a schoolboy, he played for Wyberton Colts, for whom he scored 100 goals, including 10 in one match. Voted "Player of the Year" in his first season with the Pilgrims and again in 97/8 and named "Player's Player of the Year" in 95/96. A big favourite with the fans who appreciated his non-stop efforts. Later played for Wyberton, Holbeach and Spalding United before joining Bourne Town as manager. Later joined Wisbech Town. Born 24/5/1967.
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94/5 40+ 2 9 3 0 1 0 1 0 5 0
95/6 35+ 4 0 1 0 4 0 6 0 4+ 1 0
96/7 44 1 6 3 1 0 8 0 5 0
97/8 42 5 2 0 2 0 4 0 4 0
98/9 15 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
99/00 1+ 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 177+ 10 15 13 3 10 0 19 0 20+ 1 0
Hakeem Araba Forward (08) Joined Boston United in February 2008 on a work experience deal from Peterborough United. Born 12/2/1991. Debut: 23rd February 2008 vs Workington (A), Blue Square Conference North.
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07/8 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Brian Arblaster Goalkeeper (74-75) Joined Boston from Barnsley. Previously with Sheffield United, Chesterfield and Scunthorpe United. Born 6/6/1943 in West Kensington.
Simon Armstrong Forward (96-97, 97-98) Signed from Lincolnshire League Skegness Town in July 1996 after impressing in pre-season trials. He was also included in the England Schoolboy Under 18 squad for the 96/97 season. Moved on to Port Vale. Returned on loan at the end 97. Signed up with Gainsborough Trinity at the start of 98/9, but left to go to University. Returned to Boston to play for Boston Town at the start of 99/00. Debut: 31st July 1996 vs Scunthorpe United (H), Lincs Senior Cup. Born 23/11/1978 in Skegness.
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96/7 28+ 7 5 5 1 0 0 4 0 4+ 1 0
97/8 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
98/9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 40+ 7 5 5 1 0 0 4 0 7+ 1 1
Mark Ash Defender (88) Defender who joined the club on loan from Rotherham United after making 25 Football League appearances. Previously with Scarborough. Debut: 27th February 1988 vs Wealdstone (H), GM Vauxhall Conference. Born 22/1/1968 in Sheffield.
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87/8 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Alan Ashberry Forward (68-69) Later played for Boston FC.
Brian Asher (54-55)
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53/4 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
54/5 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Curtis Aspden Goalkeeper (07-08) Following the release of Chris Wright and injury to Lee Crockett, Boston United signed up goalkeeper Curtis Aspden on an emergency loan deal from Hull City in December 2007. Aspden spent the early part of the season on-loan at Conference North rivals Harrogate Town and he was between the sticks for the Pilgrims' trip to North Yorkshire - saving a Jon Froggatt penalty as United were beaten 3-2. He had also had a loan spell with Scarborough. Later played for Farsley Celtic. Born 16/11/1987 in Blackburn. Debut: 23rd February 2008 vs Workington (A), Blue Square Conference North.
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07/8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mike Atkin Defender (73-74) Signed on loan from Scunthorpe. Born 14/2/1948 in Scunthorpe.
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73/4 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Auckland Midfield (33)
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33/4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Terry Austen Midfield (75-76) Signed from Buxton.
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75/6 10+ 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 10+ 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Albert Badger Forward (52-53) Signed from Rotherham, where he had played in their reserve side. Born 16/6/1930 in Rotherham.
Markell Bailey Forward (08) Joined Boston United in March 2008 on non-contract terms after impressing in a trial. Later joined Eastwood Town. Debut: 15th March 2008 vs Burscough (H), Blue Square Conference North.
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07/8 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Simon Bailey Forward (98) Youngster whose goalscoring exploits in the reserves won him a first team call-up at the end of 97/8. Moved on to Boston Town. Debut: 21st January 98 vs Blyth Spartans (H), President's Cup. Born 31/5/1975.
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97/8 2+ 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 2 0
98/9 0+ 5 1 0+ 1 0 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2+ 9 1 0+ 1 0 0+ 1 0 0 0 0+ 2 0
Gary Baines Midfield (88) Previously with Holbeach United. Debut: 23rd April 1988 vs Northwich Victoria (H), GM Vauxhall Conference.
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87/8 1+ 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1+ 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bobby Baker Forward (65-66) Top scorer, with 39 goals, in Boston's United Counties League winning season in 65/6. Introduced to the side from local junior football.
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66/7 24+ 3 11 4 2 0 0 2 1 0 0
Totals 24+ 3 11 4 2 0 0 2 1 0 0
Lawrence Balding Midfield (52-53) A tall centre half. Previously with Rotherham. Was offered terms by Leeds United, but preferred to remain in part-time football as a sportmaster.
Stuart Balmer Defender (02-04) Originally signed up on-loan by Boston United from Oldham Athletic in December 2002 to provide defensive cover following an injury to Mark Greaves. He had played against Boston earlier in the season whilst on-loan with Scunthorpe United. Previously with Celtic, and Charlton Athletic. Overall he had previously made 364 League appearances, scoring 18 goals. Debut: 14th December 2002 vs Southend United (A), Nationwide League Division Three. Born 20/9/1969 in Falkirk.
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02/3 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
03/4 25+ 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 46+ 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
John Barclay Forward (35-36) A left winger.
Bobby Barclay Midfield (57-58) An inside right. Had played for England Boys Clubs. Had been with Chesterfield for two seasons before he joined the forces. Had previously been with West Ham United.
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57/8 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Geoff Barrowcliffe Defender (67-69) Previously with Ilkeston Town and Derby County. In his fourteen years at Derby he made 475 League appearances, scoring 37 goals, many from the penalty spot. He started his footballing career as a part-time professional, training in the evenings after a long day down the pit. He played for Derby against Boston in the FA Cup game in 55/6. Later played for Heanor Town, Moor Green Colliery, Kimberley Town and Long Eaton United and managed Kimberley Town and Radford. Born 18/10/1931 in Ilkeston.
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66/7 41 11 4 1 0 0 2 0 3 1
Totals 41 11 4 1 0 0 2 0 3 1
Paul Bartlett Midfield (80-83) Signed from Derby County where he had made six first team appearances. Later played for Kettering Town. Born 17/1/1960 in Grimsby.
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80/1 10+ 2 4 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0
81/2 32+ 5 5 5 1 1 0 2 0 3 1
82/3 4+ 6 0 1 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 2 0
Totals 46+ 13 9 6 1 3 2 2+ 1 0 5 1
Phil Bartley Defender (45-50)
Charlie Barton Forward (39-40, 45) An inside right. During the war he played for Blackpool, as a guest player, alongside Stanley Matthews. He later played for a local team called the Baptists and was on the York Street staff, organising lotteries and working in the club bar. He emigrated to Australia in the seventies along with his family.
Paul Bastock Goalkeeper (92-04) Had extensive experience with Cambridge United, Coventry City and Kettering Town before signing for United. Voted "Player of the Year" in 92/3 and again ten years later in 2002/3. Paul is a highly regarded keeper. He holds the record for the most appearances for Boston United, having passed Billy Howells' old record of 572 appearances in the Lincs Senior Cup match against Scunthorpe in August 2003. Moved on to Dagenham & Redbridge, then St Albans City. Born 19/5/1970 in Leamington Spa.
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92/3 42 0 2 0 5 0 1 0 3 0
93/4 41 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0
94/5 41 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 5 0
95/6 41 0 1 0 4 0 6 0 6 0
96/7 39 0 6 0 1 0 7 0 4 0
97/8 41 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 4 0
98/9 39 0 1 0 8 0 7 0 2 0
99/00 42 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 2 0
00/1 42 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
01/2 41 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
02/3 46 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
03/4 46 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
Totals 501 0 27 0 27 0 32 0 36 0
Harry Bastow Forward (38-39)
Dick Bate Defender (71-76) Club skipper. Signed from Alfreton Town. A school teacher who also managed Sheffield Schoolboys. Went on to be player-manager at Buxton and manager at Southend United.
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72/3 44 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 3 0
73/4 44 1 6 0 4 0 5 0 2 0
75/6 23 2 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 0
Totals 111 4 10 0 6 0 9 0 6 0
Brian Bates Forward (70-72, 77-79) Previously with Notts County and Mansfield Town, making over 140 League appearances before signing up with Boston. A regular goal scorer in his time with the club. Also had experience as manager of Notts County's youth team. Born 4/12/1944 in Beeston.
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77/8 21 3 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 0
Totals 21 3 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 0
Tony Battersby Forward (02-03) Boston United signed up Tony Battersby in October 2002 on a three-month contract after he had been released by local rivals Lincoln City. He scored on his debut for the Pilgrims. Previously with Sheffield United, Southend United, Notts County, Bury and Northampton Town. After being released by Boston United he later played for Rushden & Diamonds, Stevenage Borough, Cambridge City and King's Lynn. Debut: 23rd October 2002 vs Yeovil Town (H), LDV Vans Trophy. Born 30/8/1975 in Doncaster.
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02/3 7+ 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1
Totals 7+ 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1
James Baxter Midfield (34-36) Experience with Leicester City. Previously with Reading and Torquay United. Born in Glasgow.
Baxter Goalkeeper (38-39)
Jim (aka Jock) Bayne Goalkeeper (45-50) Formerly played for Brentford. Signed from Scottish club Third Lanark.
Andy Beattie Midfield (88) Signed on-loan from Maidstone United. Previously with Cambridge United, where he made over 100 League appearances. Returned to Maidstone United, then moved on to Barnet, Hendon and Cambridge City. Debut: 3rd December 1988 vs Fisher Athletic (H), GM Vauxhall Conference. Born 9/2/1964 in Liverpool.
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88/9 2 0
Totals 2 0
Beaumont Forward (48) Signed on-loan from Nottingham Forest.
David Beavon Defender (86-89) Experienced defender who joined the Pilgrims from Shepshed Charterhouse. Previous clubs include Notts County, Lincoln City, Northampton Town and Kettering Town. Left to play for Priory FC Nottingham. Debut: 6th August 1986 vs Lincoln City (H), Lincs Senior Cup. Born 8/12/1961 in Nottingham.
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86/7 32+ 1 0 3 0 5 0 1 0 2 0
87/8 34+ 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 1 0
88/9 4+ 1 0 0+ 2 0 0 0 1 0 1+ 1 0
Totals 70+ 3 0 5+ 2 0 8 0 3 0 4+ 1 0
Frank Bee (54-56) Previously with Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland. Born 23/1/1927 in Nottingham.
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54/5 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Glenn Beech Midfield (88-89, 90-91) Joined the Pilgrims from Beazer Homes League side Grantham Town where he had scored 32 goals in the previous season. Previously with Stamford, having played in the 1984 FA Vase Final at Wembley, and Rushden and Baker Perkins. Left to join Kettering Town for a fee of £10,000 but returned eighteen months later in August 90 for a fee of £5,000. Finally left to join Stamford. Later moved on to Rushden and Diamonds, Sudbury Town and Spalding United. Born 6/12/1960 in Peterborough.
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88/9 21 4 2+ 1 2 0 0 1 0 3 0
90/1 33+ 3 2 7 1 2 0 2 0 0 0
91/2 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 54+ 4 6 9+ 1 3 2 0 3 0 3 0
Darren Beesley Midfield (01-02) Signed from Airdrieonians in January 2002. Previously with Rotherham United and Kilmarnock. Later played for Worksop Town and Harrogate Town. Born 16/3/1981 in Rotherham.
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01/2 3+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lee Beeson Midfield (07-) Local lad Lee Beeson joined Boston United's Centre of Excellence from Grimsby Town in 2005 and has progressed to the first team, making his debut against Solihull Moors in October 2007. Born 4/2/1990. Debut: 20th October 2007 vs Solihull Moors (A), Blue Square Conference North.
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07/8 1+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Totals 1+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Roy Beet (54-55) Boston United became his first professional club when he signed up for them as an eighteen year old in 1954. Had previously been turning out for Chesterfield.
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54/5 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Lee Beevers Defender (03-05) After impressing in trials with the reserves, Lee Beevers was signed on loan from Ipswich Town until the end of the season just before the transfer deadline in March 2003. After making his first team debut when coming on as a substitute for the last few minutes of the final game of the season at Cambridge United, he signed up with Boston for a further year. His crisp and timely tackling and tactical awareness soon established him a first team place and he finished the season as one of the leading contenders for the Player of the Year award. Left to join local rivals Lincoln City for œ50,000 in February 2005. Debut: 3rd May 2003 vs Cambridge United (A), Nationwide League Division Three. Born 4/12/1983 in Doncaster.
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02/3 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
03/4 40 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
04/5 31 1 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 0
Totals 71+ 1 3 5 0 0 0 2 1 4 1
Bell Forward (49)
Charlie Bell Defender (83-84) Signed from Stafford Rangers. Previously with Scarborough, Middlesbrough and Mansfield. Left the Pilgrims to join the Nottinghamshire Police.
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83/4 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Derek Bell Forward (86-87) Signed in March 86 from Scunthorpe. Born in Wyberton, he joined Derby County straight from school and became a regular for the Rams. Later played for Halifax, Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley, Lincoln City, Chesterfield and Scunthorpe United before coming to Boston. Debut: 22nd March 1986 vs Maidstone United (A), Gola League. Born 30/10/1956 in Wyberton.
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85/6 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
86/7 1+ 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 9+ 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Trevor Benjamin Forward (07) Much travelled striker Trevor Benjamin joined boston United on a one month loan signing from Peterborough in February 2007. He had previously turned out for Cambridge United, Leicester City - who he joined on a £1.5 million transfer, Crystal Palace, Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion, Gillingham, Rushden & Diamonds, Brighton & Hove Albion, Northampton Town, Coventry City, Watford and Swindon Town. He later had a loan spell with Walsall before moving on to Hereford United. Debut: 10th February 2007 vs Darlington (A), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 8/2/1979 in Kettering.
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06/7 2+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bennett Forward (49-50)
Tom Bennett Midfield (02-04) Joined Boston United in the summer of 2002 after being made available by Walsall. He had started his footballing career as a trainee with Aston Villa. After one season with Villa he moved on to Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he stayed until 1995. He then signed up with Stockport County. For the three seasons before joining Boston he had been with Walsall, where he was team captain. Overall he had made 341 League appearances, scoring fifteen goals before joining Boston. Moved on to Kidderminster Harriers. Debut: 10th August 2002 vs AFC Bournemouth (H), Nationwide League Division Three. Born 12/12/1969 in Falkirk.
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02/3 29+ 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
03/4 35 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
04/5 11 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0
Totals 75+ 4 1 2 0 0 0 5 0 4 0
Johnny Birkbeck Forward (55-56,59-60) A tall half back signed from Lincoln City. Previously with Spilsby Town. He scored one of the goals in the 6-1 win at Derby in the FA Cup. Emigrated to Australia. Born 1/10/1932 in Lincoln. Died March 2004.
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56/7 23 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 23 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Brian Birch Forward (63-64) Previously with Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Lincoln City, Barrow, Exeter City, Oldham Athletic and Rochdale. Left Boston in February 1964 to emigrate with his family to Australia. Born 18/11/1931 in Salford.
Clive Bircham Forward (63-64) Previously played for Sunderland and Hartlepool. Moved over to Boston FC with Paul Todd when they were formed. Born 7/9/1939 in Herrington.
Bird Midfield (49-50)
Tony Bird Forward (35-36) Previously with Plymouth Argyle, Newport County and Tranmere Rovers. Born 1910 in Dublin.
Kevin Bird Defender (83-84) Signed from Huddersfield Town. Previously with Doncaster Rovers and Mansfield Town, for whom he made 470 League appearances. Born 7/8/1952 in Doncaster.
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83/4 24+ 1 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0
Totals 24+ 1 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0
Reginald 'Tanny' Blackham Midfield (33-35,40) Previously with Boston F.C. Played in Boston United's first ever game.
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33/4 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 1
Totals 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 1
Blackwell Goalkeeper (64)
Jack Blackwell Forward (35-36) An inside left. Previously with Huddersfield Town, Charlton Athletic and Port Vale. Later played for Ipswich Town before returning to play for Bridlington Town - the team he started his career with. Born 28/10/1909 in Eccleshall.
Kevin Blackwell Goalkeeper (80-86) Signed from Barnet for £5,000. Previous clubs include Bedford Town, Barton Rovers, playing for them in the FA Vase Final at Wembley in 77/78, and Middlesex Wanderers with whom he toured Holland and Indonesia. A bricklayer by trade. Played in our FA Trophy Final at Wembley, where he saved a penalty. Went on to play for Scarborough, Torquay United, Huddersfield Town and Plymouth Argyle. Went into management as assistant to to Neil Warnock at Sheffield United. Progressed to become first team coach then manager at Leeds United. Born 21/12/1958 in Luton.
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80/1 36 0 5 0 2 0 2 0 3 0
81/2 36 0 5 0 1 0 2 0 3 0
82/3 37 0 4 0 6 0 1 0 2 0
83/4 40 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 0
84/5 34 0 1 0 7 0 2 0 2 0
85/6 42 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 3 0
Totals 225 0 20 0 19 0 11 0 14 0
Charles Blakey Defender (33-34) Previously with Lincoln YMCA, Newland Athletic, Lincoln City, Doncaster Rovers and Boston F.C. Played in Boston United's first ever game. Born in Lincoln in 1896. Died in 1962.
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33/4 19 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Totals 19 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Pat Bland Goalkeeper (39-40, 45-46) Goalkeeper who was on Watford's books while playing for Boston United just after the end of the Second World War. Had previously turned out for Lincoln City and Bradford Park Avenue. Born 24/2/1915 in Tufbury. Died 1970.
Blessed Forward (33-34) An outside right. Scored Boston United's first goal in their first ever match against Grimsby Town Reserves. The goal, after twelve minutes was shot hard into an open goal after Blessed had been picked out from a free-kick centred by Simmons. The goal gave Boston the lead, but they went on to lose the match 1-3 after their keeper had gone off injured at half-time. Had previously played for Dulwich Hamlet and Crystal Palace as an amateur.
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33/4 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2
Totals 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2
Darren Bloodworth Defender (92-94) Played for Leicester City and Peterborough United as a youngster. Had a spell with Hong Kong side Kuitan. Signed from Kettering. Went on to play for King's Lynn and later became their manager. Born 10/2/1967 in Market Deeping.
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92/3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
93/4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Jimmy Bloomer Forward (55-56) Started his career as a full back with a Scottish junior club. When he went into the army he played centre half and centre forward for Bombay Rangers. After demobilisation he was signed up by Hull City as a winger. After one season he joined Grimsby Town and scored four goals on his debut. Moved on to King's Lynn where he scored 31 goals, including six hat-tricks, in a six month period before signing up with the Pilgrims for the start of 55/6. Later played for Worksop Town. Born 10/4/1926 in Rutherglen.
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56/7 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Matt Bloomer Defender (07-) Joined the Pilgrims from Grimsby Town in July 2007 after impressing in pre-season games. Had previously been with Lincoln City, Hull City, Telford United and Cambridge United. His grandfather Jimmy Bloomer also played for Boston. Born 3/11/1978 in Grimsby. Debut: 11th August 2007 vs Workington (H), Blue Square Conference North.
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07/8 40 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Totals 40 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Alex Bloxham Midfield (50-54) A crowd favourite in the early 50s, played in eight positions for United. The only places he didn't play were right back, centre half and goalkeeper. Worked in Skegness as a fruit and vegetable salesman. When an amateur he had games with Nottingham Forest, Leicester City and Mansfield. Turned professional in October 1947 with Hull City. Was on the transfer list at £3,000 when he joined Boston in August 1950. Born 2/7/1920. Died 1982.
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53/4 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Totals 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Bogg Defender (34-35)
Gordon Bolland Forward (75-77) Born in Boston, went on to play for Millwall, Chelsea, Orient, Charlton and Norwich City before returning to play for United. He also jointly led a players' co-operative, with Freddie Taylor, to run team affairs for the second half of the 1976/7 season after the departure of Howard Wilkinson. Born 12/8/1943.
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75/6 32+ 1 6 2 1 2 0 6 0 1 0
76/7 23+ 2 5 1 0 2 1 0 0 0+ 1 0
Totals 55+ 3 11 3 1 4 1 6 0 1+ 1 0
Arthur Bottom Forward (60-61) Top scorer in 60/1 with 17 goals. Previously with Sheffield United, Newcastle United, Chesterfield and York City. Later played for Alfreton Town in the Midland League. Born 28/2/1930 in Sheffield.
Cyril Boulton Forward (36) Joined United aged 19. A centre forward who had scored 37 goals the previous season for Brigg Sugar Beet factory in the North Lindsay League.
Kenny Bowers Defender (66-68) Broke into the first team via the reserves. Previously with Holbeach. Later played for Boston FC.
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66/7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 1 0
Totals 5 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 1 0
Steven Boyack Midfield (05) Midfielder Steven Boyack joined Boston United from Livingston in January 2005, with his transfer being completed three minutes before the Scottish Premier League transfer window closed. Steven started his footballing career as a youth with Scottish giants Rangers. After a loan-spell with Hull City he joined Dundee for £25,000. He was loaned out to Ayr United for a couple of months in October 2000 before being snapped up by Hearts for £50,000. A free transfer to Livingston followed but he failed to establish himself in the first team, making only seven appearances for the "Livi Lions". After failing to settle in the Boston area he left the club, only to sign up with Blackpool shortly afterwards. Debut: 5th February 2005 vs Wycombe Wanderers (A), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 4/9/1976 in Edinburgh.
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04/5 2+ 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2+ 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adam Boyd Forward (03-04) Adam Boyd joined Boston United on a month's loan from Hartlepool United in November 2003. Adam had joined Harlepool as a trainee in August 1999 and had since made 76 first team appearances, scoring 15 goals. The loan periods were extended, but eventually Adam returned to Hartlepool where he scored some crucial goals in their Second Division promotion campaign. Born 25/5/1982 in Hartlepool.
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03/4 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gary Brabin Midfield (01) An experienced midfielder who was a key member of the Hull City side that made the Division Three playoffs in 2000/1, he was surprisingly released at the end of the season. Had made 228 League appearances, scoring 25 goals. Previously with Stockport County, Runcorn, Doncaster Rovers, Bury, Blackpool and Lincoln City. Later moved on to Torquay United and Chester City before becoming player-manager at Witton Albion. Born 9/12/1970 in Liverpool.
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01/2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thomas Bradbury Defender (34-36) Signed from Birmingham.
Brackenbury Forward (64-65)
Tony Bratley Defender (61) Previously with Grimsby Town. Born 30/4/1939 in Grimsby.
Peter Brent Midfield (60-61) Previously with Chesterfield. Born 18/11/1937 in Staveley, Derbyshire. Died 1988.
John Brierley Forward (49) Was signed up after claiming he had previously played for Swansea, Grimsby, Partick Thistle, Shamrock Rovers, Celtic and Leyton Orient. After one game it was immediately evident that he had little footballing talent and was dropped. Soon after he was suspended by the FA and all clubs in England were warned that he had a history of taking money from football clubs and then failing to fulfil expectations.
Briggs Forward (33)
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33/4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Briggs Midfield (45) Freddy Tunstall's brother-in-law. Turned out for Boston on Boxing Day 1945 and scored a goal in the 5-2 win against Lincoln City Reserves. On Southampton's books.
Mark Brogan Goalkeeper (90) Previously with Harworth C.I.
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89/90 2 0
Totals 2 0
Mike Brolly Utility (88-89) Signed from Goole Town. Previously made 429 League appearances for Chelsea, Bristol City, Grimsby, Derby County and Scunthorpe. Also played for Scarborough. Left to play for Holbeach United. Born 6/10/1954 in Kilmarnock.
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87/8 9+ 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 9+ 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gary Brook Forward (95-96) Signed in July 1995 after being released by Gainsborough Trinity where he was player manager. Previous experience with Scarborough, Blackpool, Newport County and Frickley Athletic. Went on to play for Halifax Town. Born 9/5/1964 in Dewsbury.
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95/6 0+ 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Totals 0+ 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Scott Brough Forward (03) Scott Brough joined Boston United on non-contract terms in October 2003 after a long trial period that began pre-season. He had previously made 57 first team appearances for Scunthorpe United, scoring three goals. Later played for Barrow and Frickley Athletic. Born 10/2/1983 in Doncaster.
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03/4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Drewe Broughton Forward (06-07) The much travelled 28 year old striker joined Boston on-loan from Chester City in October 2006. He began his footballing career as a trainee at Norwich and had since turned out for more than ten different clubs. Overall he had scored 70 goals and picked up 64 yellow cards and 8 red cards in 322 appearances. In 2005/6 he was the dirtiest player in League Two having committed 115 fouls and received 7 yellow cards and 2 reds. He finished the 2006/7 season as top scorer with 8 goals. Later played for MK Dons and Wrexham. Debut: 28th October 2006 vs Wycombe Wanderers (H), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 25/10/1978 in Hitchin.
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06/7 25 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 25 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bobby Brown Forward (75-81) A prolific scorer who had Football League experience with Sheffield Wednesday and Aldershot. Had a short break from the club with French Second Division side Sportiuvs Thionville in 1980. Born 24/11/1953 in Plymouth.
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76/7 43 27 2 0 2 2 1 0 4 3
77/8 39 14 1 0 2 2 5 3 4 1
79/80 32 19 5 5 9 4 2 2 2 0
80/1 20+ 1 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 134+ 1 67 10 6 13 8 8 5 10 4
Cyril Brown Forward (47-48) Acquired from Notts County. Had joined Notts County from Brentford for £3,000. Later played for Rochdale. Born 25/5/1918 in Ashington. Died 1990.
Graham Brown Goalkeeper (82-83) Previous clubs included Millwall, Crawley Town, Brighton and Hove Albion, Watford, Mansfield Town, Doncaster Rovers, Swansea City, Southport, Portland Timbers, York City and Rotherham United. Born 21/3/1944 in Matlock.
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82/3 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Jermaine Brown Forward (04) Former Arsenal striker Jermaine Brown joined Boston United from Colchester in February 2004. He had joined Arsenal as a trainee in August 2001 and had moved to Colchester in October 2003. He had made one first team appearance for Colchester, scoring the winning goal after coming off the bench in extra time in their LDV Vans Trophy match against Wycombe Wanderers. He had also been on-loan at Crystal Palace, playing in their reserve side. Later played for King's Lynn. Born 12/1/1983 in Lambeth.
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03/4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Keith Brown Forward (60-61) Previously with Notts County and Rotherham United. Born 1/1/1942 in Hucknall.
Mickey Brown Midfield (01-02) Signed up from Shrewsbury Town at the start of the 2001/2 season after impressing in pre-season trials. An attacking midfielder with the speed and ability to beat defenders. He joined Shrewsbury Town as an apprentice in 1985 and broke into the first team a year later, he had spells with Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End and Rochdale, but in each case he returned to Shrewsbury to continue his footballing career. He had made 418 League appearances, scoring 36 goals before signing for Boston. Signed up for Chester City after being released by Boston at the end of his first season. Later played for Nuneaton Borough. Born 8/2/1968 in Birmingham.
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01/2 21+ 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 21+ 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Phil Brown Forward (95-97) Phil joined the Pilgrims from Vauxhall Conference side Kettering Town. He started his career at Sheffield Wednesday before moving onto Stockport County and subsequently was a member of Lincoln City's championship side when they won the Conference. Left to join Gainsborough Trinity, then after one season moved on to join up with ex-Pilgrims boss Peter Morris back at Kettering Town. Born 16/1/1966 in Sheffield.
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95/6 34+ 1 17 1 0 4 1 5 4 4+ 1 1
96/7 44 16 6 1 1 1 7 3 4+ 1 3
97/8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Totals 78+ 1 33 7 1 5 2 12 7 9+ 2 5
Richard Brown Defender (87-88) Signed from Grantham, previously with Sheffield Wednesday and Grimsby. Went on to play for Kettering, Blackburn Rovers, Maidstone United, Stockport County, Stalybridge Celtic and Altrincham. After leaving Boston for Kettering he was signed up by Blackburn Rovers after impressing in an FA Cup run with the Poppies. He eventually made his League debut whilst on-loan at Maidstone United. Went on to play in the Blackburn side that reached the FA Premier League whilst Kenny Dalglish was in charge. Born 13/1/1967 in Nottingham.
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87/8 15+ 1 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 0
Totals 15+ 1 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 0
Tom Brown Midfield (61-64) Previously with Lincoln City. Signed up with Boston FC when they were formed. Born 17/11/1933 in Leven.
Browning Forward (46-47) An inside right.
Buchanan Midfield (33-34) Centre half previously with Albion Rovers and Glasgow Celtic. Played in Boston United's first ever game.
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33/4 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Totals 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Simon Buckley Midfield (97) Joined Grimsby Town straight from school, making appearances for both the reserves and the juniors. Moved to West Bromwich Albion after his father Alan was appointed manager of the West Midlands club, becoming a regular in the reserve side at The Hawthorns. He was released by West Brom at the end of the 1996-97 season. After failing to keep a regular first team place he was released by the Pilgrims and moved on to Boston Town. Debut: 26th July 97 vs Lincoln United (A), Lincs Senior Cup. Born 29/2/1976 in Stafford.
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97/8 3+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Totals 3+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Steve Buckley Defender (88-90,91-92) Signed for the Pilgrims in November 88 on a free transfer from Lincoln City, where he made 23 GMVC appearances during the Imps' championship season. Stated his footballing career with Ilkeston Town before moving on to Burton Albion. Was then signed up by Lton Town where he made 135 appearances for before being transferred to Derby County for £165,000. Made 364 appearances for the Rams before joining the Imps in the summer of 86. Briefly left United to manage Shepshed Charterhouse in 1990 but re-signed for the 91/92 season. Debut: 12th November 1988 vs Kidderminster Harriers (H), GM Vauxhall Conference. Born 16/10/1953 in Brinsley.
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88/9 21+ 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0
89/90 26+ 6 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
90/1 1+ 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 48+ 8 0 6 0 4 0 1 0 1 0
George Bugg Defender (34-39) Played three seasons with Humber United before joining Boston in 1934. Was used as a utility player, playing either at half back or as a forward.
A Bull Forward (62-63)
Martyn Bunce Goalkeeper (94-97) Local lad Martyn Bunce provided goal-keeping cover for the first team and always acquitted himself well when called upon to do so. Although somewhat short for a keeper, he had excellent reflexes and was an outstanding shot-stopper. Left to join local Lincolnshire League side Wyberton. Later played for Holbeach United and Spalding United.
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94/5 1 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0
95/6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
96/7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 2 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 0 0 1 0
Frank Bungay Forward (34-36) Signed from Southend. Previously with Mexborough Athletic and Huddersfield Town. On leaving school he joined his village team Ecclesfield Red Rose. In one match he scored fifteen goals. This feat soon got him noticed and it wasn't long before he had a trial with FA Cup semi-finalists Bolton Wanderers. He eventually signed with Huddersfield Town and turned out 18 times for them in the First Division, scoring five goals. He then moved to Southend. Despite being out injured for six weeks, he scored 61 goals in his first season with Boston, which is still a club record. This included goals in all nine FA Cup games that Boston played in 34/5, which is probably an FA Cup record. He was also a useful darts and snooker player. Left to join Grantham. Born 1909 in Ecclesfield near Sheffield.
Burn Forward (64-65)
Burnett Forward (34)
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33/4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jason Burnham Defender (99) Signed pre-season in 1999 for £5,000 from Worcester City, where he had been Player of the Year in 97/8. He started his footballing career as a trainee at Notts County before moving to Northampton in 1991. He played for the "Cobblers" for three seasons, making 88 League appearances and scoring 2 goals. He was transferred to Chester City in 1994 and then to Worcester City in August 1996. Moved on to Cambridge City. Later played Rugby Town, Halesowen Town and Aylesbury United. Born 8/5/1973 in Mansfield.
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99/00 0+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burrows Midfield (47-48)
Steve Burton Forward (02) Was signed up from Ipswich Town for three months on-loan in August 2002. He had already made a few appearances for Ipswich's reserve side as well as featuring in their under-17 side that reached the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup. He scored on his debut for the Pilgrims. He returned to Ipswich at the end of his loan spell and later played for Doncaster Rovers. Debut: 20th August 2002 vs Bristol Rovers (A), Worthington Cup. Born 9/10/1983 in Doncaster.
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02/3 6+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 1+ 1 1 0 0
Totals 6+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 1+ 1 1 0 0
Charles Bussingham Defender (33-34) Previously with Doncaster Rovers. Born 31/3/1902. Died 1962.
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33/4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Aaron Butcher Goalkeeper (07-) Youth team keeper who has performed well when called into the first team. Made his debut aged just 16 when coming on as a substitute to replace Lee Crockett who had sustained an injury. Born 17/3/1991. Debut: 1st December 2007 vs Southport (H), Blue Square Conference North.
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07/8 1+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
John Butler Goalkeeper (93)
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93/4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lee Butler Goalkeeper (87) Signed on loan from Lincoln City, where he made 12 Football League appearances. Previously with Harworth Colliery. Moved on to Aston Villa then Hull City, Barnsley, Scunthorpe United, Wigan Athletic, Dunfermline Athletic, Doncaster Rovers, Halifax Town and Alfreton Town. Debut: 24th January 1986 vs Cambridge City (A), FA Trophy. Born 30/5/1966 in Sheffield.
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86/7 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
Neil Callery Forward (75-81) A fast raiding winger who also knew where the target was. Joined the Pilgrims after a lengthy career with Buxton.
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75/6 43 15 2 1 2 0 8 1 2 0
76/7 37+ 2 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 3+ 1 1
77/8 46 2 1 0 2 0 5 0 5 0
79/80 36 2 5 0 9 0 2 0 2 0
80/1 34 0 5 0 2 1 1 0 3 0
81/2 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 201+ 2 20 17 1 16 1 18 1 15+ 1 1
Winston Campbell Forward (89-91) Signed from Stafford Rangers for a fee of £2,500. Former England youth international who played for Rotherham, Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley. Transferred to Frickley. Born 9/10/1962 in Sheffield.
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89/90 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
90/1 36+ 2 2 8 0 2 0 2 1 1 0
Totals 54+ 2 3 8 0 2 0 2 1 1 0
Lee Canoville Defender (05-06) Boston United signed up Lee Canoville on a two year contract in June 2005 after he was released by Torquay United. He began his footballing career as a trainee with Millwall. He then joined Arsenal in 1997, making a single appearance from the substitutes' bench before moving on to Northampton Town. He had four seasons with Torquay, seeing them both promoted to Division Two in 2004 and relegated back to Coca Cola League Two in 2005. He left Boston to have a loan spell with Shrewsbury before making a permanent move to Notts County. Debut: 6th August 2005 vs Wrexham (A), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 14/3/1981 in Ealing.
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05/06 42 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
06/07 15+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 57+ 1 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
Matt Carmichael Forward (98-99) Matt Carmichael started his footballing career playing for Basingstoke Town whilst in the Army, but was bought out to sign up with Lincoln City. He made over 100 League appearance for the Imps before moving on to Scunthorpe United, Barnet, Preston North End and Darlington. He then moved into Non-League football by signing for Aylesbury United, but after one season switched to Ilkeston Town, helping them to the runners up spot in the Dr. Martens Midland Division in 97/8. He joined Stamford at the start of the 98/9 season and followed their manager Steve Evans to York Street when Evans took charge of the Pilgrims. He scored on his debut and finished the season as top scorer with 20 goals in 33 appearances. He moved on to Grantham Town after being released at the end of the season. Debut: 17th October 1998 vs Dorchester Town (H), Dr Martens League. Born 13/5/1964 in Singapore.
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98/9 20+ 1 10 0 0 8 4 4 5 1 1
Totals 20+ 1 10 0 0 8 4 4 5 1 1
Peter Carr Midfield (87-88) Signed from Stafford after playing with Burton Albion and making 36 Football League appearances with Rotherham United. Moved on to Frickley, Worksop and Gainsborough. Born 16/11/1960 in Rawmarsh.
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87/8 14+ 4 0 2 0 1+ 1 0 2 0 1 0
Totals 14+ 4 0 2 0 1+ 1 0 2 0 1 0
Andy Carrington Defender (63-64) A half back. Previously with Grimsby Town. Later played for Boston FC. Born 14/11/1936 in Grimsby.
Martin Carruthers Forward (04) Martin Carruthers joined Boston United in July 2004 on a free transfer from Macclesfield Town. Carruthers started his career as a trainee at Aston Villa but in 1993 moved on to Stoke City for £300,000 after a loan spell with Hull City. He signed up with Peterborough United for £75,000 in 1996. He later switched to Darlington, Southend and Scunthorpe before joining up with the Silkmen on a free transfer in July 2003. Overall he had scored 133 goals in 479 first team appearances before arriving at Boston. He only lasted at Boston until mid September 2004 before joining Lincoln City as part of the swap deal that saw Dean West arrive at the club. He later had a loan spell with Cambridge United. Debut: 7th August 2004 vs Oxford United (H), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 7/8/1972 in Nottingham.
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04/5 4+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 0 0
Totals 4+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 0 0
Matt Carson Forward (60) Signed from Cheltenham Town. Previously with Scottish side Albion Rovers. Had joined Cheltenham from Albion Rovers for a fee of £1,200.
Michael Cartwright Defender (68-69) Signed from Notts County on-loan for a month. Had previously played one game for Bradford City. Born 9/10/1946 in Birmingham.
Paul Casey Defender (82-88,91-96) Signed for the club from Sheffield United for whom he made 25 appearances. Voted "Player of the Year" in 83/84. Selected for the FA squad on numerous occasions and named in the England semi-professional team. Played in our FA Trophy Final appearance at Wembley. Left the Pilgrims in April 88 when he was transferred to Lincoln City for £13,000. Rejoined the Pilgrims in July 91 for a fee of £5,500. Transferred to Lincoln United in 96, moved on to Wyberton at the start of 99. Born 6/10/1961 in Rinteln, Germany.
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82/3 31+ 4 3 2+ 1 0 5 1 2 0 1 0
83/4 39+ 2 2 1+ 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0
84/5 37 3 1 0 8 0 2 0 2 1
85/6 35 0 3 1 1 0 2 0 3 0
86/7 40 3 3 0 5 0 2 0 2 0
87/8 26+ 3 0 2 0 3+ 1 0 2 0 2 1
91/2 34+ 2 1 3 0 3 0 2 1 1 0
92/3 26 1 2 0 4 0 1 0 2 0
93/4 39 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 1 0
94/5 28+ 2 0 1 0 1 0 0+ 1 0 4 0
95/6 17+ 3 0 0 0 4 0 3+ 1 0 3+ 2 0
96/7 2+ 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 354+ 19 13 21+ 2 1 37+ 1 1 20+ 2 1 22+ 2 2
Paul Cavell Forward (90-92, 97-98) Signed for a fee of £7000 from Conference rivals Stafford Rangers in August 90. Previous experience with Nottingham Forest, Worksop Town, his home town club, and Goole Town. A prolific scorer with his previous clubs. Top goalscorer in his first season with 16 league goals and voted "Player of the Year", despite missing part of the season with a knee injury. Transferred to Dagenham and Redbridge for an undisclosed fee. Won two England Semi-Professional Caps. Rejoined the Pilgrims at the start of the 97/98 season from Purfleet. Moved on to Gainsborough Trinity after being released after just one season, but later signed up with Matlock Town. Born 13/5/1963 in Worksop.
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90/1 31 16 8 6 1 2 2 1 0 0
91/2 11 7 3 1 0 0 3 1 2 2
97/8 25+ 9 3 2 2 1+ 1 0 3+ 1 1 3 1
Totals 67+ 9 26 13 8 3+ 1 2 8+ 1 3 5 3
Leroy Chambers Forward (96-97) Signed from Chester City. Previous clubs include Sheffield Wednesday. Moved on to Macclesfield Town, then Altrincham, Hucknall Town, Bradford Park Avenue, Frickley Athletic, Belper Town, Droylsden and Matlock Town. Born 25/10/1972 in Sheffield.
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96/7 37+ 4 11 6 4 1 0 8 6 3+ 1 3
97/8 21 11 2 0 1 1 0+ 2 0 2 0
Totals 58+ 4 22 7 4 2 1 8+ 2 6 5+ 1 3
Steve Chambers Utility (92-93,94-97) Steve first signed for the Pilgrims in the 1992-93 season from Mansfield Town where he made over sixty appearances. Later had a loan spell at Gateshead. Started his career with Sheffield Wednesday. Some bad injuries saw him side-lined for long spells. Born 20/7/1968 in Worksop.
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92/3 37+ 3 0 2 0 5 1 1 0 2 1
93/4 18 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0
94/5 14+ 4 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 0 0 2 0
95/6 31+ 2 2 0 0 0 0 5+ 1 0 3+ 1 0
96/7 38 4 6 2 1 0 8 0 5 0
97/8 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 0 0
Totals 138+ 10 7 8 2 8+ 1 1 16+ 2 0 12+ 1 1
Chapman Goalkeeper (38-39)
Ben Chapman Defender (02-04) Was signed up from Grimsby Town after being released in the summer of 2002. He had been with Grimsby since 1997, having joined as a trainee. In his five seasons with the Mariners he had made 21 League appearances. Joined Alfreton Town after being released at the end of the 2003/4 season. Debut: 10th August 2002 vs A.F.C. Bournemouth (H), Nationwide League Division Three. Born 2/3/1979 in Scunthorpe.
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02/3 37 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
03/4 33+ 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1+ 1 0
Totals 70+ 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3+ 1 0
Ken Charlery Forward (00-01) Boston United broke their transfer record when they signed veteran striker Ken Charlery for £25,000 from Barnet in September 2000. This prolific striker had been Barnet's top scorer the previous season with 13 goals. Overall in his footballing career he has scored 118 goals in 432 League appearances. He was a member of the Maidstone United squad that won promotion from the Conference back in 1988/9 and in that season he scored the first goal in Maidstone's 3-0 home win against Boston. He scored four minutes into his debut for the "Pilgrims" when he fired home from close range at Northwich Victoria. He finished the season as top scorer with sixteen goals, four being from the penalty spot. A typical goal poacher with the knack of being in the right place at the right time to tap home. Left on a free transfer to join Dagenham & Redbridge in October 2001. Later played for Farnborough Town and Waltham Forest before becoming player-coach at Harrow Borough. Debut: 23rd September 2000 vs Northwich Victoria (A), Nationwide Conference. Born 28/11/1964 in Stepney.
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00/1 30+ 1 13 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0
01/2 12 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
Totals 42+ 1 21 2 2 2 1 0 0 1 2
Steve Charles Utility (97-99,99-00) Joined the Pilgrims early in the 97/8 season from Stalybridge Celtic. A wealth of Football League experience, previously with Sheffield United, Wrexham, Mansfield Town, Scunthorpe United and Scarborough. Moved on to Gainsborough Trinity, but returned to Boston in October 99 following a change of management at the Blues. Later signed up with Matlock Town, then Spalding United. Debut: 9th September 1997 vs Frickley Athletic (A), Unibond League. Born 10/5/1960 in Sheffield.
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97/8 28 12 2 0 2 4 2+ 1 0 3 0
98/9 36+ 1 9 1 0 8 0 6 1 1 0
99/00 15+ 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Totals 79+ 8 22 3 0 10 4 9+ 1 2 5 1
Arnold Charlesworth Forward (51-52) An inside left. Signed from Penistone Church FC. Sold to West Bromwich Albion for £750 in March 1952. Later played for Rotherham United and York City. Born 6/7/1930 in Sheffield.
John Chenhall Defender (45) Arsenal left back who played a match for Boston United while stationed at HMS Royal Arthur. Later played for Fulham. Born 23/7/1927 in Bristol.
Chester Goalkeeper (49-50)
Gary Childs Midfield (98-00) Signed in the middle of the 98/9 season following his dismissal as player manager at Wisbech Town. Childs had taken the "Fenmen" to the Second Round Proper of the FA Cup the previous season but the club's good form was not maintained resulting in his departure. Childs started his footballing career with West Bromwich Albion before moving on to play for Walsall, Birmingham City and Grimsby. In total he made over 400 League appearances and scored 45 goals. Debut: 5th December 1998 vs Burton Albion (H), Dr. Martens League. Born 19/4/1964 in Birmingham.
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98/9 18+ 4 3 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0
99/00 21+ 3 3 4 0 1 0 1 1 1 0
Totals 39+ 7 6 4 0 1 0 6 2 1 0
Cieplinski Forward (45-46) A Polish airman who turned out for Boston after the end of the Second World War. Later joined a Polish Air Force XI that toured England playing exhibition matches, including one against Boston United.
Steve Circuit Midfield (93-96) Steve joined the Pilgrims in September 1993 from Halifax Town after spells with Sheffield United and Stafford Rangers. He quickly won the hearts of the supporters with his determined play and all-action style. Steve's father is a physio with First Division Sheffield United. Left to join Macclesfield Town. Later moved on to Gainsborough Trinity. Born 11/4/1972 in Sheffield.
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93/4 31 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 0
94/5 39+ 1 7 2 0 1 0 1 0 5 1
95/6 41 6 1 0 4 0 6 1 5 0
Totals 111+ 1 13 3 0 7 0 10 1 11 1
Roly Clapham Forward (37) From Grimsby.
Daryl Clare Forward (01-02,04-05) Boston United signed up Republic of Ireland Under 21 International Daryl Clare from Grimsby Town in the summer of 2001. He had two loan spells with Northampton Town and one with Cheltenham Town during his time with Grimsby. Overall he had made 118 League appearances, scoring 13 goals before signing up with Boston. He was top scorer with 26 goals during his first season and was voted Player of the Year. After turning out eight times for the Pilgrims in their first season in the Football League he was contraversially dropped by manager Neil Thompson and then transferred to Chester City. At Chester he again proved to be a successful goalscorer, scoring an amazing 49 goals in 67 appearances. With his contract at Chester coming to its end he rejoined Boston United in November 2004 for an undisclosed five figure transfer fee. After failing to regain his goalscoring touch he was transferred to Conference strugglers Crawley Town. He later switched to Burton Albion after Crawley hit financial problems and were unable to pay his wages in full. Born 1/8/1978 in Jersey.
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01/2 39+ 1 25 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
02/3 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
04/5 14+ 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
05/6 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 60+ 7 29 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0
Derek Clark Midfield (45)
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57/8 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nobby Clark Forward (49-50)
Dwayne Clarke Forward (07) Much travelled striker joined the Pilgrims in July 2007 after impressing in pre-season games. Left to join Harrow Borough. Born 9/4/1978. Debut: 25th July 2007 vs Scunthorpe United (H), Lincs Senior Cup.
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07/8 2+ 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 2+ 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Jamie Clarke Midfield (06-07) Midfielder Jamie Clarke joined Boston United on a free transfer from Rochdale during the January 2006 transfer window. The 23 year old signed an 18 month conract with the Pilgrims. He started his footballing career as a scholar with Mansfield Town. After making 41 appearances and scoring one goal for Mansfield he joined Rochdale in June 2004. He made 73 appearances for the Dale scoring one goal. He moved on to Grimsby Town. Debut: 21st January 2006 vs Bury (H), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 18/9/1982 in Sunderland.
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05/6 12+ 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
06/7 30+ 6 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 42+ 9 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Jimmy Clarke Defender (55-56) Signed from Nottingham Forest, where he had been a regular in their reserve side and had also played a few League games. A dental mechanic by profession. Born 7/12/1923 in West Bromwich.
Ryan Clarke Defender (03-05) After impressing in trials with the reserves at the end of the 2002/3 season, Ryan Clarke was offered a contract and he signed up in the close season. He had previously been a scholar at Notts County. Moved on to Leigh RMI after loan spells with King's Lynn and Leigh. Born 22/1/1984 in Sutton Coldfield.
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03/4 1+ 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
04/5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 1+ 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
A Clarkson Forward (37-38) An outside right from the Doncaster district. Had been playing for Doncaster Town End the previous season. Also a sprinter, having won 100 and 200 yard races at sports meetings in Yorkshire.
Clayton Forward (49-50)
Bill Cleary Midfield (58-59) Signed from Port Vale. Previously with Norwich City. Born 20/4/1931 in Middlesbrough. Died 1991.
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58/9 13 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 5 0
Totals 13 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 5 0
Cliff Forward (36-37) Young striker from Sheffield brought in to replace Jack Cocker after he had been sold to Arsenal. Had previously played for Northern Universities.
Mark Clifford Defender (01-02) Mark Clifford joined Boston United in February 2001 when he was signed up from Ilkeston Town for £7,500. Although notionally a right-sided midfielder, he was slotted into the side at right back, where his pace and sharpness of tackle soon earned him a regular first-team slot. Previously with Mansfield Town. Moved on to Nuneaton Borough. Later played for Grantham Town. Debut: 10th February 2001 vs Leigh RMI (H), Nationwide Conference. Born 11/9/1977 in Nottingham.
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00/1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
01/2 40 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1
02/3 5+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Totals 56+ 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 1
Brian Clifton Midfield (66-69) Previously with Southampton and Grimsby. Later played for Boston FC, including the FA Cup game against United in 1970. Born 15/3/1934 in Whitchurch, Hampshire.
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66/7 42 7 4 1 0 0 2 0 3 0
Totals 42 7 4 1 0 0 2 0 3 0
Darren Clyde Defender (97,98-99) Signed on loan from Barnsley. After his loan period expired he signed up with Gateshead, then moved on to Emley on loan. Re-joined the Pilgrims at the start of the 98/9 season. Moved on to Stamford AFC. Debut: 8th March 1997 vs Lancaster City (A), Unibond League. Born 26/3/1976 in Limavady, Northern Ireland.
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96/7 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
98/9 14+ 8 0 0 0 1 0 4+ 1 0 1 0
Totals 20+ 8 0 0 0 1 0 6+ 1 0 1 0
Chris Coates Forward (63-64) A centre forward. Signed from King's Lynn.
Robbie Coates Forward (71-73) Local player turned pro' after being released by Lincoln City. Played for a season in Boston's reserve side before breaking into the first team.
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72/3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Billy Cobb Midfield (68-71) Signed from Lincoln City. Previously with Nottingham Forest, Plymouth Argyle and Brentford. Born 29/9/1940 in Newark.
Jack Cocker Forward (36) Signed from Worksop. Transferred to Arsenal.
Burton Cockerton Midfield (51-53) A centre-half. Previously with Grimsby Town, where he played in their Midland League side. Later played for Goole Town and Skegness Town. Born in Grimsby in 1926. Died in November 2004.
W Cockroft Goalkeeper (38-39)
T Codd (70-71)
Graham Collier Midfield (80-82) Joined the club from Grantham. Also played for Nottingham Forest, Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, Barnsley and Burton Albion. Born 12/9/1951 in Nottingham.
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80/1 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
81/2 19+ 1 8 2 0 1 0 1+ 1 0 2+ 1 0
Totals 28+ 1 16 2 0 1 0 1+ 1 0 3+ 1 0
Albert Collins Forward (53-54) An outside right signed from Accrington Stanley. Previously with Chesterfield, Halifax Town, Carlisle United, Barrow, Bournemouth and Shrewsbury Town. Born 15/4/1923.
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53/4 43 9 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 43 9 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Steve Collins Defender (91-92) Signed in August 91 after being released by Kettering Town. Previous experience with Peterborough United, Southend United and Lincoln City. Had trials with Wycombe Wanderers. Moved on to Corby Town, Rothwell Town, Mirrlees Blackstone and his home town club Stamford Town. Debut: 17th August 1991 vs Merthyr Tydfil (H), GM Vauxhall Conference. Born 21/3/1962 in Stamford.
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91/2 38+ 1 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 0
Totals 38+ 1 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 0
Jim Conde Forward (72-74) Bought from Bangor. A prolific scorer in the Northern Premier League, being the club's top scorer in 72/3. He had gained League experience with Scunthorpe and Tranmere before joining Boston. He scored the only Boston goal in the FA Cup match against First Division Derby County in 1973. Was sold to Kettering Town for £2,000 where he later became reserve and youth team coach. Born 19/4/1944 in Cresswell.
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72/3 41 24 2 2 2 0 1 0 4 0
73/4 31+ 2 13 6 2 4 3 2+ 1 1 2 0
Totals 72+ 2 37 8 4 6 3 3+ 1 1 6 0
Nick Conroy Goalkeeper (00-02) Nick Conroy was signed for Boston United from United Counties League side Yaxley as goalkeeping cover for Paul Bastock. He made his first-team debut for the Pilgrims in the Lincolnshire Senior Cup Final against former club Stamford - but it was not a happy debut as Boston were beaten 2-1. He made his Conference debut in April 2001 when he was brought on at the end of the first half in the match at Hednesford Town following the dismissal of Paul Bastock. He showed little sign of nerves and this time he finished on the winning side as Boston romped home 4-2. Later played for Lincoln United. Debut: 31st January 2001 vs Stamford AFC (H), Lincs Senior Cup. Born 9/4/1976 in Peterborough.
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00/1 0+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 0+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Cook Goalkeeper (33-34) Played in Boston United's first ever game. Had previously been keeper with Boston FC.
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33/4 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Totals 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Chris Cook Forward (79-91,92-98) Local lad who forced his way into the first team squad with his goal-scoring exploits in the reserve team in the Lincolnshire League. Helped with the maintenance of the York Street ground. Featured on BBC "Match of the Day" during the Pilgrims' televised FA Cup tie at home to Sheffield United in December 82. Scored the Pilgrims' goal in the FA Trophy Final at Wembley in 1985. Voted "Player of the Year" in 86/87 after becoming top scorer with 27 goals. Toured Holland and Hungary with the Middlesex Wanderers in the summer of 89. Chris was granted a testimonial in the 89-90 season. He eventually left York Street for spells with Altrincham, King's Lynn and Boston Town before "coming home" to jointly manage the newly established reserve team in 1992. However midway through the 94-95 season, he made a fairytale return to first team action scoring the winner in a 1-0 away win at Matlock. From then on he saw regular first team action until he hung up his boots to become the club's youth development officer in 1998. In the 95/96 season he added a further 18 goals to his tally and was voted "Player of the Year" again. Appointed assistant manager for the start of the 96/97 season. Coached the Boston United Academy youth team for a couple of seasons before moving on to become "Director of Football" with Holbeach United. Chris is the club's all time leading goalscorer with 181 goals to his credit in over 400 appearances. Born 19/5/1962 in Tidworth, Hampshire.
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78/9 6+ 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
79/80 0+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
80/1 3+ 1 1 0+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
81/2 7+ 6 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 1 0 0+ 3 0
82/3 14+ 2 6 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0
83/4 33+ 4 15 2 2 0+ 1 0 1 0 1 1
84/5 20+ 9 8 1 1 5 5 2 1 0 0
85/6 39+ 1 13 3 0 0 0 2 0 3 5
86/7 38+ 1 23 3 0 4 2 2 2 2 1
87/8 18+ 5 6 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 1
88/9 33+ 4 15 3 6 4 1 1 1 3 0
89/90 14+ 6 3 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 0
90/1 9+ 2 3 7 7 1 0 0+ 2 0 1 1
94/5 15 7 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2
95/6 20+ 12 15 0 0 4 1 4+ 1 2 3 0
96/7 14+ 12 5 1 0 0 0 3+ 2 1 3+ 1 2
97/8 19+ 6 5 0 0 0 0 2 1 1+ 2 1
Totals 302+ 74 126 29+ 1 21 24+ 2 11 19+ 5 8 22+ 6 15
Jamie Cook Forward (01-02) Jamie Cook was one of three players signed by Boston United from Oxford United on free transfers in February 2001. Whilst at Oxford he made 92 League appearances, scoring seven goals. Moved on to Stevenage Borough. Later played for Bath City. Debut: 24th February 2001 vs Northwich Victoria (H), Nationwide Conference. Born 2/8/1979 in Oxford.
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00/1 11+ 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
01/2 11+ 19 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
02/3 6+ 9 2 1 0 0 0 0+ 1 0 0 0
Totals 28+ 30 8 2 0 1 0 0+ 1 0 1 0
Mark Cook Midfield (89-91) Signed from Lincoln City for a fee of £6,000, after a spell on loan. Joined Lincoln from school as a YTS trainee and made one Football League appearance for them. Born 7/8/1970 in Boston.
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89/90 19 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0
90/1 10+ 1 1 4 0 1 0 2 0 0 0
Totals 29+ 1 1 5 0 3 0 4 0 0 0
Peter Cook Forward (53-54) An inside left. Signed from Crewe Alexandra. Previously with Hull City, Scarborough, and Bradford City. Born 1/2/1927 in Hull. Died 1960.
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53/4 39 21 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 1
Totals 39 21 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 1
Jimmy Cooke Midfield (61-62) Signed from Kimberley where he had been playing as an amateur.
Ernie Cooksey Midfield (07) Signed from Rochdale in February 2007, had previously played for Crawley Town and Oldham Athletic. Later played for Grays Athletic. Debut: 3rd February 2007 vs Grimsby Town (H), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 11/6/1980 in Bishop's Stortford. Died of cancer in July 2008.
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06/7 11+ 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 11+ 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cooper Forward (45-46)
Oliver Copestake Forward (47-48) Signed from Mansfield Town, where he had been for the previous two seasons. He had scored a hat-trick for Mansfield Reserves against Boston the previous season. A bricklayer by trade. Born 1/9/1921 in Mansfield. Died 1953.
Copley Defender (48-49)
Peter Corder Goalkeeper (87) Signed on loan from Nuneaton Borough. Previously with Spurs and Peterborough United. Debut: 26th December 1986 vs Frickley Athletic (H), GM Vauxhall Conference. Born 12/12/1966 in Loughton.
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86/7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
David Cork Forward (92-93) Previous clubs included Arsenal, Huddersfield Town, West Bromwich Albion, Scunthorpe United and Darlington. Born 28/10/1962 in Doncaster.
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92/3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Peter Costello Forward (98-03) Signed after returning from a spell in Hong Kong. Previously with Bradford City (where he played with Greg Abbott!), Rochdale, Peterborough United, Lincoln City and Kettering Town. Had made over 100 League appearances, scoring 19 goals. Player of the Year in the Pilgrims' Dr. Martens League Championship winning season - 99/00. Moved on to Stevenage Borough. Later played for Cambridge City. Debut: 28th December 1998 vs Grantham Town (H), Dr. Martens League. Born 31/10/1969 in Halifax.
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98/9 19 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0
99/00 33+ 1 9 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
00/1 13+ 5 7 0 0 0+ 1 0 0 0 1+ 2 0
01/2 17+ 8 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
02/3 13+ 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 95+ 18 17 4 0 6+ 1 1 1 0 1+ 2 0
Daniel Cotton Midfield (06) Young winger signed from United Counties League side Blackstones. Later played for Stamford AFC - scoring the opening goal for the Daniels in the Lincs Senior Shield final against the Pilgrims in December 2008. Debut: 7th October 2006 vs Bristol Rovers (A), Coca Cola Football League Two. Born 8/4/1988.
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06/7 0+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 0+ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Peter Coupland Goalkeeper (69-71) Signed from Spalding United.
Drew Coverdale Defender (92-93) Previous clubs Middlesbrough and Darlington. Born 20/9/1969 in Middlesbrough.
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92/3 7+ 6 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1+ 1 0
Totals 7+ 6 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1+ 1 0
Mark Cox Forward (81-83) Signed from Midland League champions Boston FC for £2000. Started his career with Lincoln City and proved a prolific goalscorer. He then joined Doncaster Rovers and after one season joined the Midland League club. During this period he headed both the club and League goal-scoring charts. A member of the Lincolnshire County Lawn Tennis squad. Went on to play for Boston FC and Spalding United. Born 4/10/1959 in Birmingham.
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81/2 25+ 4 13 3+ 2 1 0 0 2+ 1 0 2+ 1 2
82/3 13+ 1 6 2+ 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0
Totals 38+ 5 19 5+ 3 2 0 0 4+ 1 0 2+ 1 2
Dave Coxon Defender (75-76) Previous clubs Sheffield United and Chester. Employed as a Milk Salesman. Left to team up with former Pilgrim Dick Bate at Buxton.
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75/6 33+ 3 5 2 0 1+ 1 0 4 0 1 0
Totals 33+ 3 5 2 0 1+ 1 0 4 0 1 0
Johnny Coyle Forward (60-61) Signed from Cambridge City. Had scored the winning goal for Clyde against Hibernian in the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park in 1957 in front of 95,123 spectators. Had previously played for Dundee United.
Ernest Coyner Forward (39) Was on Aston Villa's books.
Kenny Cramman Midfield (00) Kenny Cramman was one of a trio of players signed up by Boston United manager Steve Evans from Rushden & Diamonds in the summer before the start of the 2000-01 season. None of the three would last out the complete season and Kenny Cramman was the first to be released, after just one Conference appearance for the "Pilgrims". Had previously played for Hartlepool United, Bishop Auckland and Gateshead and was an England semi-professional international with three caps. Later played for his home town club Gateshead, Whitby Town and Durham City. Debut: 26th July 2000 vs Scunthorpe United (H), Lincs Senior Cup. Born 17/8/1969 in Gateshead.
Season League FA Cup FA Trophy League Cup Other
Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls
00/1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Tony Crane Midfield (07-08) Joined the Pilgrims from Worksop Town in July 2007 after impressing in pre-season games. Had previously played for Sheffield Wednesday and Grimsby Town. Born 8/9/1982 in Liverpool. Debut: 25th July 2007 vs Scunthorpe United (H), Lincs Senior Cup.
Season League FA Cup FA Trophy League Cup Other
Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls
07/8 28+ 1 7 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 0
Totals 28+ 1 7 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 0
Charlie Craven Forward (39) Previously with Boston Town, Grimsby Town, Manchester United and Birmingham. Born 2/12/1909 in Boston. Died 1972.
Craven Midfield (48-49)
Gerard Creane Defender (83-89) Joined the Pilgrims on return from a spell in Finland with Jaro. Previously played for Lincoln City and had a spell in Hong Kong with Tsun Wan. Played in our FA Trophy Final appearance at Wembley. Left to play for Kettering Town. Later played for King's Lynn and Grantham Town. A roofing contractor by trade. Went on to manage Lincoln United. Born 2/2/1962 in Lincoln.
Season League FA Cup FA Trophy League Cup Other
Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls
83/4 9+ 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
84/5 32 4 1 0 7 0 1+ 1 0 2 0
85/6 40 2 3 0 1 0 2 1 2 1
86/7 33+ 1 7 1 0 4 1 2 1 2 0
87/8 36 4 2 0 4 0 1 0 2 0
88/9 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0+ 1 0
Totals 156+ 4 18 8 1 18 1 6+ 1 2 8+ 1 1
Fred Creaser Defender (71-72) Played mainly in the reserves. A Lincolnshire County player.
Phil Cresswell Forward (57-58) An inside forward. Had signed up as a professional with Coventry City when he was 17. Had been playing for Guildford City in the Southern League before signing up with Boston. Born 11/5/1933 in Hucknall.
Season League FA Cup FA Trophy League Cup Other
Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls
57/8 24 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 24 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jimmy Anderson Cringan Midfield (34-35) Player manager. Previously with Birmingham, where he made 260 League appearances, scoring 12 goals. Born 16/12/1904 in Douglas Water. Died 1972.
Lee Crockett Goalkeeper (07) This former Manchester United trainee joined the Pilgrims in August 2007 to share goalkeeping duties with Chris Wright. Later played for Corby Town. Born 4/10/1987 in Peterborough. Debut: 27th August 2007 vs Alfreton Town (H), Blue Square Conference North.
Season League FA Cup FA Trophy League Cup Other
Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls
07/8 8 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Totals 8 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Charles Croft Midfield (50-54) Formerly with Huddersfield Town and Mansfield Town. Born 26/11/1918 in Dewsbury.
Season League FA Cup FA Trophy League Cup Other
Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls
53/4 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Allen Crombie Midfield (88-90) Transferred from Lincoln City in July 88 for a fee of £2,500. Previously with Lincoln United. Went on to manage Lincoln United and Grantham Town. Debut: 2nd April 1988 vs Barnet (H), GM Vauxhall Conference. Born 16/10/1961 in Lincoln.
Season League FA Cup FA Trophy League Cup Other
Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls Apps Gls
87/8 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
88/9 16+ 7 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 2+ 1 1
89/90 11 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 34+ 7 2 8 1 2 0 0 0 3+ 1 1
Dene Cropper Forward (04) Dene Cropper was signed up from Lincoln City in March 2004. He had begun his footballing career as a scholar at Sheffield Wednesday, before joining Lincoln City in May 2