Ten years ago Craig Elliott was spearheading Glasshoughton Welfare’s fairytale promotion from Division One of the Northern Counties East League. Their second place finish – sealed by a last minute goal during the final game of the pulsating 2011/12 campaign – brought a close to a magical period which is seen as Glasshoughton’s greatest era. read more→
National North Farsley Celtic striker James Hanson has joined league rivals Boston United on loan for the rest of the season. The Bradford City legend has been with Farsley since returning to the part-time game in the summer. He joins a Boston team who are fighting for a spot in the play-offs under caretaker boss read more→
National North Multi-title winner Craig Elliott, the former Shaw Lane Aquaforce manager, has left Boston United after four years in charge. The shock news was announced on Tuesday afternoon, a few days after the home defeat to Alfreton Town. Elliott will soon be in demand as his track record is superb. As the most successful read more→
Having a very ruthless side is a major reason why Boston United manager Craig Elliott has got to where he stands today. As arguably the most successful Non League Football manager of the last ten years, Elliott will celebrate an incredible sixth promotion in a decade if his Boston side beat Altincham in the National read more→
Lee Thompson is fondly remembered by Boston United fans for his numerous important contributions during their Football League days. The now Stocksbridge Park Steels assistant manager was the first player to score a hat-trick in the Football League for Boston (against Darlington in 2002). But it is his double in the shock 4-3 League Cup read more→
MANAGING Shaw Lane in the televised 2017 FA Cup first round tie against Steve Evans’ League Two outfit Mansfield Town was the pinnacle of Craig Elliot’s managerial career at that stage. The current Boston United manager has of course matched and bettered that achievement by taking the Pilgrims to the Second Round earlier this season. read more→
Craig Elliott’s appointment as the new Boston United manager should not have been a total surprise. His managerial record with Shaw Lane AFC, Ossett Town and Glasshoughton Welfare, plus Kellingley in the West Yorkshire League, is phenomenal. He has done a magnificent job with each one and thoroughly deserves his chance at a major Non read more→
Young Armthorpe Welfare striker Jay Rollins have been given a brilliant chance at Vanarama National League North side Boston United. Rollins has been regular goal-scorer for Armthorpe in the past few seasons and has impressed Boston manager Dennis Greene during a pre-season trial. The 21-year-old has signed a one-year contract with an option for a read more→
