Anthony Elding
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Anthony Lee Elding is an English
footballer
, currently playing as a striker for Conference National
side Grimsby Town
.
He has notably played for Leeds United and Hungarian
side Ferencváros as well as previously played for Boston United
, Bedford Town
, Gainsborough Trinity
, Stevenage Borough
, Kettering Town
, Stockport County
, Crewe Alexandra
, Lincoln City
and Rochdale
.
's Centre of Excellence and enjoying run-outs with the academy teams at Lincoln City
and Grimsby Town
, Elding joined hometown club Boston United
's academy at the end of the 1998–99 season. Elding had his first taste of first team football as an unused substitute in the 1–1 Southern Football League
draw at Atherstone United on 11 December 1999 but his senior debut did not come until 16 September 2000 when he appeared as a substitute for the final three minutes of the 2–1 home Football Conference
victory over Morecambe
. Four days later he marked his first start for the club with a goal after just 32 seconds in the 5–1 home defeat to Nuneaton Borough in the Conference League Cup
, and he remained a regular presence around the first team squad for the remainder of the season.
In September 2001, in order to gain experience, he joined Bedford Town
on loan making a goalscoring debut in the 1–1 away draw with Heybridge Swifts
on 18 September 2001. Returning to Boston, he scored his first Conference goal for the club in the 1–1 draw at Margate
on 1 December 2001 and three further goals in his next two games saw him attract the attention of Premier League scouts. In January 2002, he trialled with Tottenham Hotspur
, appearing for the reserves in their 1–0 defeat at Nottingham Forest
's reserves on 14 January 2002. The following week he trialled with Bolton Wanderers
scoring twice for the reserves in their 2–1 home victory over Aston Villa
's reserves on 22 January 2002. However, no move materialised and Elding remained with Boston, completing the season with six league goals from twelve starts at the Pilgrims secured the Football Conference title and promotion to the Football League
.
Elding made his Football League debut in Boston's inaugural game at home to Bournemouth
on 10 August 2002 but was stretchered off with an ankle injury. Returning to fitness he made only sporadic appearances for the first team and in February 2003 he joined Gainsborough Trinity
on loan, debuting in the 1–0 home defeat to Gateshead
on 8 February 2003. However, his loan was cut short as he returned to York Street
in order to complete a permanent move to Stevenage Borough.
He rejoined Boston in 2006 for his second spell at the club signing from Kettering Town
, who he had previously joined for a fee of £
40,000. He also had a successful spell at Stevenage Borough.
team Stockport County
at the start of 2007.
Elding made his debut in Stockport County's 2–0 win over his former-team Boston United at Edgeley Park. This was the first win of the famous Football League record, winning nine consecutive games without conceding a goal. By the end of the season he had scored 11 league goals in 20 league games, which put him top of the County goalscoring charts for the season.
At the start of the 2007–08 season, Stockport were inconsistent and it took until the third game for Elding to open his account, but six more were to follow in league and cup. However, on 16 October 2007, Elding was suspended by Stockport, for a potential breach of contract, and potential breach of Football League rule 66.4 which prevents a player from approaching another club with a view to instigating a move. However, the suspension was lifted on 19 October, with Elding stating "I know why the club took the action they did, and I'm now looking forward to proving to everyone that I'm committed to County".
Elding scored a few more before a lean spell left him on the sidelines, but he managed to score five goals in five league games between the end of December and the end of January, which put him fifth in the League Two goalscoring charts. Two bids were rejected by Stockport from Hartlepool United
, before a bid from Leeds United
was accepted.
During his 13-month period at County he scored 26 goals in 52 games in all competitions.
He scored his first competitive goal for Leeds in the 2–1 defeat to Cheltenham Town
after coming on as a second half sub for Tresor Kandol
. He then said to the media that his goals could rebolster Leeds' playoff hopes. Elding never got a regular run of games at Leeds, scoring just one goal, he was deemed surplus to requirements by Gary McAllister
and sold to Crewe.
in July 2008.
Elding made his debut as a substitute for Shaun Miller
against Brighton in the opening fixture on 9 August 2008. He made his first start against Barnsley in the League cup First Round and scored his first goal during this game on 12 August 2008. Elding joined Lincoln City
on loan for three months in January. He came back to Crewe on the same day as teammate Michael O'Connor. Elding had stated that he would wish to return to Lincoln if he was not in the first team plans but manger Gudjon Thordarson stated otherwise, saying that he was in the first team picture. He was later told that he was free to leave Crewe. He received interest from Burton Albion
, Bradford City
, Gillingham
, Brentford
, Port Vale
, Crawley Town
and Altrincham
.
on loan on 3 November 2009 after rejecting loan moves to Port Vale
, Rushden & Diamonds
and Darlington
, and made his second Poppies debut against Wrexham the same day, scoring the first goal of the match. Elding started the FA Cup
1–1 draw against his former club Leeds United, then in the replay at Elland Road
he headed in the equalising goal for 1–1 in normal time, with Leeds winning 5–1 after extra time.
called him to Ferencvárosi TC. He scored eight goals in 15 matches to become their top scorer for the season.
on a two–year contract. He scored his first goal for dale in the League Cup First Round at Barnsley and this helped dale progress in the cup. The game ended 1–0.
, Elding missed a penalty, but set up two in a 3–3 draw with Rotherham United
. On 12 February, Elding scored his first goal since returning to County in a 2–1 win over Bury.
on a one–year contract with an option for an additional year.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, currently playing as a striker for Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
.
He has notably played for Leeds United and Hungarian
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
side Ferencváros as well as previously played for Boston United
Boston United F.C.
Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's...
, Bedford Town
Bedford Town F.C.
Bedford Town F.C. is an English football club based in the Borough of Bedford. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at The New Eyrie in Cardington, a parish on the outskirts of Bedford....
, Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
, Stevenage Borough
Stevenage Borough F.C.
Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
, Kettering Town
Kettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
, Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
, Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
, Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
and Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
.
Boston United
Having been a member of Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
's Centre of Excellence and enjoying run-outs with the academy teams at Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
and Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
, Elding joined hometown club Boston United
Boston United F.C.
Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's...
's academy at the end of the 1998–99 season. Elding had his first taste of first team football as an unused substitute in the 1–1 Southern Football League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
draw at Atherstone United on 11 December 1999 but his senior debut did not come until 16 September 2000 when he appeared as a substitute for the final three minutes of the 2–1 home Football Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
victory over Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
. Four days later he marked his first start for the club with a goal after just 32 seconds in the 5–1 home defeat to Nuneaton Borough in the Conference League Cup
Conference League Cup
The Conference League Cup was an English football competition open to clubs playing in levels 5 or 6 of the English football league system , which covers the three Football Conference divisions.The Conference League Cup was formed...
, and he remained a regular presence around the first team squad for the remainder of the season.
In September 2001, in order to gain experience, he joined Bedford Town
Bedford Town F.C.
Bedford Town F.C. is an English football club based in the Borough of Bedford. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at The New Eyrie in Cardington, a parish on the outskirts of Bedford....
on loan making a goalscoring debut in the 1–1 away draw with Heybridge Swifts
Heybridge Swifts F.C.
Heybridge Swifts are a non-league football club based in Heybridge, near Maldon, Essex. They were established in 1880 and were founding members of the Essex Senior League in 1971...
on 18 September 2001. Returning to Boston, he scored his first Conference goal for the club in the 1–1 draw at Margate
Margate F.C.
Margate Football Club is an English football team based in the seaside resort of Margate, Kent, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division. The club was known for a number of years during the 1980s as Thanet United....
on 1 December 2001 and three further goals in his next two games saw him attract the attention of Premier League scouts. In January 2002, he trialled with Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
, appearing for the reserves in their 1–0 defeat at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
's reserves on 14 January 2002. The following week he trialled with Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
scoring twice for the reserves in their 2–1 home victory over Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
's reserves on 22 January 2002. However, no move materialised and Elding remained with Boston, completing the season with six league goals from twelve starts at the Pilgrims secured the Football Conference title and promotion to the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
.
Elding made his Football League debut in Boston's inaugural game at home to Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
on 10 August 2002 but was stretchered off with an ankle injury. Returning to fitness he made only sporadic appearances for the first team and in February 2003 he joined Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
on loan, debuting in the 1–0 home defeat to Gateshead
Gateshead F.C.
Gateshead Football Club are a professional Association football club, based in Gateshead, England. They currently play in the Conference National, the fifth level of the English football league system.Ian Bogie is the current manager....
on 8 February 2003. However, his loan was cut short as he returned to York Street
York Street
York Street, currently styled as The Jakemans Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Boston, England, and is the home ground of Boston United. Originally called Shodfriars Lane, football has been played on the site since the late 19th century by a variety of Boston teams, but...
in order to complete a permanent move to Stevenage Borough.
He rejoined Boston in 2006 for his second spell at the club signing from Kettering Town
Kettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
, who he had previously joined for a fee of £
Pound sterling
The pound sterling , commonly called the pound, is the official currency of the United Kingdom, its Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, British Antarctic Territory and Tristan da Cunha. It is subdivided into 100 pence...
40,000. He also had a successful spell at Stevenage Borough.
Stockport County
Elding signed for an undisclosed five figure sum for fellow League TwoFootball League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
team Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
at the start of 2007.
Elding made his debut in Stockport County's 2–0 win over his former-team Boston United at Edgeley Park. This was the first win of the famous Football League record, winning nine consecutive games without conceding a goal. By the end of the season he had scored 11 league goals in 20 league games, which put him top of the County goalscoring charts for the season.
At the start of the 2007–08 season, Stockport were inconsistent and it took until the third game for Elding to open his account, but six more were to follow in league and cup. However, on 16 October 2007, Elding was suspended by Stockport, for a potential breach of contract, and potential breach of Football League rule 66.4 which prevents a player from approaching another club with a view to instigating a move. However, the suspension was lifted on 19 October, with Elding stating "I know why the club took the action they did, and I'm now looking forward to proving to everyone that I'm committed to County".
Elding scored a few more before a lean spell left him on the sidelines, but he managed to score five goals in five league games between the end of December and the end of January, which put him fifth in the League Two goalscoring charts. Two bids were rejected by Stockport from Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
, before a bid from Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
was accepted.
During his 13-month period at County he scored 26 goals in 52 games in all competitions.
Leeds United
On 31 January 2008, Leeds United had an offer accepted by Stockport County for an undisclosed amount for Elding with a view to a permanent transfer. He travelled to the club's Thorp Arch training ground and completed the deal the same day. The deal was confirmed just before the transfer deadline.He scored his first competitive goal for Leeds in the 2–1 defeat to Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
after coming on as a second half sub for Tresor Kandol
Tresor Kandol
Trésor Osmar Kandol is a Congolese international footballer. He is currently a free agent after being released by Spanish second division club Albacete. Before playing for Albacete he played for Barnet, Chesham United, Darlington, Dagenham & Redbridge, Thurrock, Bournemouth, Cambridge United,...
. He then said to the media that his goals could rebolster Leeds' playoff hopes. Elding never got a regular run of games at Leeds, scoring just one goal, he was deemed surplus to requirements by Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister MBE is a Scottish former professional footballer.McAllister played primarily as a midfielder, in a successful career spanning over nineteen years. He started his career at local side Motherwell before moving south of the border to Leicester City at the age of 20...
and sold to Crewe.
Crewe Alexandra
He signed for Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
in July 2008.
Elding made his debut as a substitute for Shaun Miller
Shaun Miller
Shaun Robert Miller is an English football player for Crewe Alexandra. He plays as a striker.-Career:Born in Alsager, Cheshire, Miller joined Crewe Alexandra at the age of 7, he signed a professional contract with the club in June 2006 and his début followed as a substitute in an FA Cup match...
against Brighton in the opening fixture on 9 August 2008. He made his first start against Barnsley in the League cup First Round and scored his first goal during this game on 12 August 2008. Elding joined Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
on loan for three months in January. He came back to Crewe on the same day as teammate Michael O'Connor. Elding had stated that he would wish to return to Lincoln if he was not in the first team plans but manger Gudjon Thordarson stated otherwise, saying that he was in the first team picture. He was later told that he was free to leave Crewe. He received interest from Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
, Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
, Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
, Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
, Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
, Crawley Town
Crawley Town F.C.
Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:...
and Altrincham
Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:...
.
Return to Kettering
Elding re-signed for Kettering TownKettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
on loan on 3 November 2009 after rejecting loan moves to Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
, Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
and Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
, and made his second Poppies debut against Wrexham the same day, scoring the first goal of the match. Elding started the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
1–1 draw against his former club Leeds United, then in the replay at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
he headed in the equalising goal for 1–1 in normal time, with Leeds winning 5–1 after extra time.
Ferencváros
After Elding left Kettering Town, Craig ShortCraig Short
Craig Jonathan Short is a former football player who played as a central-defender...
called him to Ferencvárosi TC. He scored eight goals in 15 matches to become their top scorer for the season.
Rochdale
On 27 July 2010, Elding signed for RochdaleRochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
on a two–year contract. He scored his first goal for dale in the League Cup First Round at Barnsley and this helped dale progress in the cup. The game ended 1–0.
Return to Stockport
On 7 January 2011 he re-joined former club Stockport County for the rest of the season, and was given the number 9 shirt. He made his second club debut on 8 January in a 5–1 home defeat to Gillingham. In his second game back at Edgeley ParkEdgeley Park
Edgeley Park is an association football and rugby union stadium in Stockport, England. The stadium was initially built for the rugby league club Stockport in 1901, but by 1902, the rugby club was defunct and in the same year, Stockport County Football Club, who were looking for a bigger ground,...
, Elding missed a penalty, but set up two in a 3–3 draw with Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
. On 12 February, Elding scored his first goal since returning to County in a 2–1 win over Bury.
Grimsby Town
On 25 July 2011, Elding signed for Grimsby TownGrimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
on a one–year contract with an option for an additional year.
Boston United
- 1999–2000: Southern League Premier Division Champion (promotion to Football ConferenceConference NationalConference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
) - 2001–02: Football ConferenceConference NationalConference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
Champion (promotion to Division Three)