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Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 09:00
BOSTON United defender Shaun Pearson has admitted he could be leaving York Street this summer, with Grimsby Town hotly tipped to be his destination.
The 22-year-old centre-back was signed by Town bosses Rob Scott and Paul Hurst soon after their arrival at Boston in 2009 and picked up five player of the year trophies in his first campaign as the Pilgrims also picked up three cups.
This season he took his United record to 20 goals in 78 games as they went all the way to the play-offs before defeat on penalties to Guiseley consigned them to another year in Blue Square Bet North.
With Town's bosses releasing 16 professionals, it has sparked rumours a raid at their old club will ensue with Pearson expected to be in their sights.
The defender hasn't dismissed talk of a summer move either.
He said: "Whatever happens, I owe so much to so many people after my two years here.
"Rob (Scott) and Paul (Hurst) brought me here and although a lot of people probably have sour feelings for them now, people should not forget what they started here.
"It's not just about meeting people in football. I do not think you will meet a group of people in life who click so well.
"If it is my time to go, that's going to be one of the toughest things leaving this set of players."
"It's a time to relax after a long season. We will see what the summer brings.
"It is gutting that I could not sign off in a better way before the summer. I could not really have asked for much more.
"I did not have the best start when I first came here but luckily people stuck by me. The supporters, managers and players stood by me."
