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Here is some news about the club in date order with the latest news at the top. Pilgrims' fan Richard Burton is in charge of the News page, so if you have any news items or match reports which you would like the world to know about then just send them (E-Mail: richardburton@msn.com) to him.
6th March In view of the violent incident, which took place during half time in the Boston United versus Worcester City match at York Street on Saturday 4 March, positive action has taken place. In conjunction with Boston United Football Club, Boston Police wish to appeal to supporters at the match who stood on the Spayne Road side of the ground for witness's to the incident. Also, during the first half at the Town End of the ground a "spirit bottle" was thrown, can any supporters give evidence on this other incident?
Any supporter with information on the above incidents, please contact PC Phil Scott or PC Leslie Alderson on 01205 366222 or John Blackwell on 01205 364406.
Boston United's away match with Havant & Waterlooville on Saturday 11 March has been designated a Category A match, which means that the ground will be segregated. Boston United supporters will only be allowed in the south end of the ground by the entrance in Martin Road. This is a covered area but no seats are available for Boston United supporters.
4th March Boston United have arranged a friendly fixture away to Bourne Town on Wednesday 8 March 2000. Kick off at the Abbey Lawns is 7.45pm.
Steve Evans has applied to join Boston Golf Club.
3rd March Prior to tomorrow's match with Worcester City Mr Toby Graham of Dr Martens Sport and Leisure will present the January Manager of the Month Award to Steve Evans.
1st March Last week Boston United appeared before a FA Disciplinary Committee at Birmingham City's St Andrews Stadium, concerning an incident in the referee's report on the match at Ilkeston Town on 30 August 1999. It was reported that an official had been punched after the match. Ilkeston Town had appeared before a similar committee on an earlier date. Both clubs were found guilty of not being in control of their players and officials. Both clubs were fined £1500 with £750 suspended until 31 December 2000 in case of similar incidents, and were warned about their future conduct.
This afternoon the Academy lost 2-1 to RAF Wittering in the semi-final of the Lincolnshire Services League Cup. Leigh Taylor scored a penalty in the match, which was played at North Sea Camp.
Boston United have put in seven days notice to Rushden & Diamonds for Gary Butterworth. Gary, 29, can play either in midfield or defence, and he is currently captain of the England semi-professional team.
29th February The following fixtures have been announced.
Wednesday 1 March Lincolnshire Services League Cup Semi-Finals:
North Lincs College v RAF Cottesmore
Boston United Academy v RAF Wittering at Boston Grammar School, kick off at 2.00pm
Wednesday 1 March National Grammar School Cup (last 16)
Boston Grammar School v Lutterworth Grammar School at York Street, kick off at 2.00pm
Friday 3 March Lincolnshire League
Wyberton v Boston United Reserves kick off at 7.45pm
MR TROPHIES of Skegness is the new main sponsor of the Boston United Player of the Year Trophy.
The Boston United AM AM Golf Tournament will be held at Boston Golf Club on Thursday 6 July 2000.
25th February Boston United had a visit from officials of the Nationwide Conference today; they are visiting all clubs who could finish in a promotion position in the three feeder leagues. The results of the visit will be received in writing at a later date.
24th February Last Night a Boston United XI beat Cottesmore Amateurs 5-1. Walters (17 minutes), Hayes (20), Appleby (32), Melson (44) and Nuttell (55) scored he goals.
The team was Ryan Motley (trialist goalkeeper), Melson, Lodge, Pawson, Curtis, Appleby, Childs, Hayes, Nuttell, Rawle, Walters. The substitutes (who all appeared in the second half) were Nicholls, Taylor, Elding, Watts and Lee Skipper (trialist goalkeeper).
Yesterday the Academy beat RAF Cottesmore 2-1; Hunt and Thornton scored the goals.
The Academy have been drawn at home to RAF Wittering in the semi-final of the Services League Cup. The other semi-final is between RAF Cottesmore and North Lincs College. The matches are due to be played by 1 March 2000.
Director Dick Carrington with supporters Mike Gooderson and Harry Cartwright make a trip to New Zealand and Australia in March. They will arrive in Auckland on 10 March and will be staying at the Novotel for three nights before travelling around North Island for three days. On 16 March they arrive in Sydney and will be spending three nights at the Southern Cross Hotel on Goulburn Street before going sight seeing outside Sydney. They return to the U.K. on 23 March. Any Pilgrims out there are welcome to come and have a chat.
22nd February The Dr Martens League Bulletin has reported that Steve Appleby has returned to Spalding United.
21st February On Wednesday the Academy are away to RAF Cottesmore.
There are still places available on the supporter's coach to Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday. The coach leaves York Street at 8.00am and the return fare is £12.00
18th February Yesterday Lincolnshire U18 defeated Nottinghamshire U18 3-0 at Arnold. Four of the Academy players featured in the match. Anthony Elding scored two goals, Alan Ross was captain, Joe Harris was in the team and James Fletcher was an unused substitute. This match was Anthony Elding's last for Lincolnshire, by the time of the next match he will be beyond the age qualification date.
17th February Yesterday the Academy drew 3-3 with North Lincs College, the League Champions and League Leaders. Anthony Elding, Leigh Taylor (penalty) and Nicky Reeson scored the goals.
Next Wednesday, 23 February, Boston United have a friendly fixture away to Cottesmore Amateurs of the Leicester Senior League, kick off at 7.30pm. Former player Darren Munton manages Cottesmore.
16th February The Daily Telegraph featured the following article by Richard Luscombe today.
The Football Association are to investigate the match between Dr Martens League leaders Boston United and Havant & Waterlooville on Saturday, which was marred by a brawl involving all 22 players and members of both teams' benches at half-time.
Fighting broke out after a niggly first half in which Boston came from behind twice to level at 2-2. A heavy tackle by Havant striker Nicky Wyatt on Boston defender Joby Gowshall brought a furious reaction from Boston manager Steve Evans who ran onto the pitch to protest. Other players and club officials soon joined in.
Lancaster Gate have confirmed that Cambridge referee Christopher Gawthrop's report on the match will be looked into, though it is not understood to relate directly to the free-for-all. Gawthrop booked six players and sent off Havant's Tim Hambley for a second bookable offence three minutes from time.
The violent incidents over-shadowed an otherwise entertaining Premier Division match watched by 1514 and could not have come at a worst time with the FA cracking down on indiscipline in the senior game. Gawthrop's report arrived at Lancaster Gate on the day the FA charged four Premiership clubs - Leeds, Tottenham, Chelsea and Wimbledon - plus three players and a club official with misconduct following incidents at the weekend.
An FA spokesman said yesterday: "A report into this match has been received and is being looked at."
Evans admitted: "Certain things occurred an and off the field that I feel do not have a part in football, but we rose above it." His views were echoed by John Blackwell, the Boston secretary, who said: " It was blood and thunder but a very entertaining game."
Gawthrop said: "The atmosphere on the field was very strange - something I have not experienced before."
Boston parading three new signings eventually won 4-2. They went behind to a goal by James Taylor after two minutes and equalised with a Peter Costello penalty 12 minutes later. Havant's Gary MacDonald and Boston's Shaun Keeble signed from King's Lynn last week, each scored just before the brawl.
Costello and Keeble both scored again in the second half to secure the win which keeps Boston 11 points clear of second-placed Bath City, who won 1-0 at Worcester through a 29th-minute goal from David Mehew.
15th February Boston United Reserves defeated Holbeach United 8-1 in tonight's match at Carters Park, John Luffman was in charge of the team.
Goals: Watts 21, 46; Melson 25(penalty), 60; Raynor 49; Elding 62; Nuttell 67; Walters 81
Team: P Cook, Melson, Lodge, Raynor, Pawson, Curtis, Childs, Appleby, Power, Watts, Walters.
Substitutes: Elding (replaced Watts 54 minutes), Taylor (replaced Raynor 54 minutes), Nuttell (replaced Power 54 minutes), Reeson (replaced Lodge 66 minutes), Southwell (replaced Pawson 66 minutes).
15th February At 5.30pm today Andy Kiwomya left Boston United to join Ilkeston Town.
Tomorrow the Academy plays at home to the league leaders North Lincs College of Lincoln.
On Thursday a general knowledge quiz is being held in the Social Club, commencing at 8.00pm. The quiz will be for teams of four with an entry fee of £5.00.
12th February Boston United signed midfield player Paul Raynor from Ilkeston Town at 10.45 this morning; Paul has been captain of Ilkeston this season. Paul James Raynor was born in Nottingham on 29 April 1966; he is 6ft 0in tall. Paul's other occupation is a coach at Sheffield United. Information on his playing career is below:
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Club |
From |
To |
Fee |
League |
FA Cup |
League |
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Cup |
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Ilkeston Town |
01/08/1999 |
12/02/2000 |
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Kettering Town |
01/10/1998 |
31/05/1999 |
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Leyton Orient |
27/02/1998 |
01/10/1998 |
6 (9) |
0 (0) |
1 (1) |
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Cambridge United |
11/09/1995 |
27/02/1998 |
75 (1) |
8 (0) |
0 (1) |
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Preston North End |
23/07/1993 |
11/09/1995 |
£36,000 |
72 (7) |
17 (0) |
5 (1) |
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Cambridge United |
10/03/1992 |
23/07/1993 |
Free |
46 (3) |
3 (0) |
5 (0) |
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Wrexham |
17/10/1988 |
Loan |
6 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
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Swansea |
27/03/1987 |
10/03/1992 |
Free |
170 (21) |
35 (1) |
12 (1) |
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Huddersfield Town |
15/08/1985 |
27/03/1987 |
Free |
38 (12) |
11 (1) |
3 (0) |
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Bristol Rovers |
28/03/1985 |
Loan |
7 (1) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
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Nottingham Forest |
02/04/1984 |
15/08/1985 |
Apptce |
3 (0) |
0 (0) |
1 (0) |
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Totals |
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Appearances |
423 |
77 |
28 |
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Goals |
54 |
2 |
4 |
Kevin Noteman has joined Ilkeston Town.
11th February The Academy beat RAF Brampton 2-1 on Wednesday, an own goal and Simon North scored the goals.
Boston United have signed midfielder Adi Hayes from Diss Town of the Jewson Premier League for £4000. Adrian Michael Hayes was born in Norwich on 22 May 1978, he is 6ft 1in tall. Adi was with Cambridge United from 1 August 1994 to 31 May 1998 and made over 30 Football League appearances, he signed for Kettering Town on 10 June 1998 and then joined Diss Town during March 1999.
10th February Boston United have signed Shaun Keeble who was released by King's Lynn last week. Shaun, age 29, made his debut for King's Lynn against Boston United 3 April 1999, after signing from Wisbech Town in April 1999 for £4000, after scoring 17 League and DM Cup goals for The Fenmen. Shaun was previously with Raunds Town for whom he scored 208 goals. King's Lynn transfer listed Shaun in October 1999 and loaned him to Raunds Town from whom returned after a month having scored one goal. Shaun's last match for King's Lynn was 29 January 2000 v Havant & Waterlooville.
Boston United have arranged a friendly fixture away to Holbeach United next Tuesday 15 February. The kick off at Carters Park is at 7.30pm.
9th February Micky Nuttell collected his fifth booking of the season at Margate on Saturday; therefore, he will be suspended for the match with Halesowen on 19 February.
7th February Paul Watts was released from Margate hospital yesterday and is now recovering at home.
Steve Evans is the Dr Martens Premier Division Manager of the Month for January.
5th February Paul Watts was detained overnight in hospital in Margate due to concussion incurred in a clash of heads during the match.
4th February Last Night the Academy defeated Sleaford & District 8-1 in the Lincolnshire Charity Cup. In the quarter- final they are away to Appleby Frodingham with the match to be played before Sunday 2 April. The team was Cook, Harris, Fletcher, Ross, Trinder, Thornton, Markham, Harrison, Hunt, Elding and Kill. Substitutes: Donohue (replaced Kill 60 minutes) Fielding (replaced Markham 55 minutes), Murphy (replaced Hunt 55 minutes), Elsom (not used). The goalscorers were: Markham (30 minutes), Elding (32 and 90 minutes), Harris (56 and 88 minutes), Thornton (62 minutes), own goal (72 minutes), Harrison (80 minutes).
Four of the Academy (Dane Thornton, Anthony Elding, Joe Harris and Alan Ross) have been selected in the Lincolnshire U18 squad to play Nottinghamshire at Arnold Town on 17 February 2000.
Paul Casey has left Boston United to join Boston Town.
3rd February Yesterday the Academy lost 7-0 away to 22nd Regiment Royal Artillery at Kirton in Lindsey.
2nd February The first coach to Margate is full.
The coach to Merthyr Tydfil on 26 February will leave York Street at 8.00am, the return cost is £12.00, and 40 people are required for the coach to travel.
The coach to Havant & Waterlooville on 11 March will leave York Street at 9.30am, the return cost is £10.00, and 40 people are required for the coach to travel.
To book a seat contact the club office on 01205 364406.
1st February I will be away from my computer for the weekend, so there won't be any site updates from Friday up to Sunday night. Richard Burton has said he will put the result of the Margate game, along with the team sheet on this news page after he gets back to Boston late on Saturday night. With a bit of luck I should have all the League Tables, Stats, match report and video clip from the Margate match etc back up-to-date some time on Sunday night.
1st February Boston United Reserves have drawn 2-2 at Wisbech Town tonight. Leigh Taylor (65 minutes) and Nicky Reeson (88 minutes) scored the goals. John Luffman was in charge of the team.
Boston United Reserves: Crew, Melson, Walters, Watts, Pawson, Curtis, Reeson, Nicholls, Kiwomya, Power, Lodge. Substitutes: Taylor (replaced Nicholls 60 minutes) and Elding (not used).
1st February David Norris today completed his transfer to Bolton Wanderers for a lucrative six-figure fee, following a successful medical examination.
The transfer negotiations also included a friendly fixture with Bolton Wanderers to be played on a date to be arranged.
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