Source: Boston Standard
TRIBUTES have been paid to ‘popular’ former Boston United winger Ludovic Quistin, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident.
The winger - an ex-Guadeloupe international - is reported to have been killed in a road traffic accident on Monday, just four days after his 28th birthday.
“He was a very decent lad and a good, talented footballer,” said Boston United general manager John Blackwell.
Quistin joined Boston at the start of the 2007-08 season, joining Tommy Taylor’s rebuilding of the club following their double demotion from the Football League into the Blue Square Bet North.
He made six appearances before moving on to Swindon Supermarine.
He later turned out against United for Hednesford Town and FC United of Manchester.
And Blackwell said that on his return to York Street with the latter, his affinity with the club was still evident.
He added: “When he came back he still showed an interest in the club.
“He wanted to know how things were going and how we progressed.
“He was always popular here.”
Quistin is reported to have been killed in a road traffic accident in Bouliqui on the Grande Terre Island on Monday.
He was capped nine times by his country.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Friday, January 08, 2010
Boston United v FCUM - POSTPONED
Source: Boston Standard
Published Date:
08 January 2010
By Duncan Browne
Friday, 10.25am - BOSTON United's UniBond Premier clash against FC United of Manchester has been postponed.
The fixture, scheduled for tomorrow, has unsurprisingly fallen foul of the weather with the Jakemans Stadium covered in a blanket of snow.
With three inches of snow on the pitch and sub-zero temperatures, the game was deemed unplayable.
Club boffins have pointed out that this is the first weather-related call-off at York Street since 2006.
Volunteers braved the cold to shovel snow off the pitch on Boxing Day, ensuring the match against Stocksbridge Park Steels went ahead.
Club press officer Craig Singleton said: "The snow was cleared from the pitch on Boxing Day morning, but the difference on this occasion is that there is far much more snow — and the pitch is frozen underneath this time too.
"It is unfortunate because the FC United of Manchester match is always the most attractive on the fixture list, but hopefully the game can be re-scheduled for another Saturday later in the season to ensure a bumper attendance."
It also seems likely that Tuesday's UniBond Challenge Cup clash at Sheffield FC will also be postponed as the league's website reports the host club doubt they will be able to play a match at home until February, also due to the weather.
Published Date:
08 January 2010
By Duncan Browne
Friday, 10.25am - BOSTON United's UniBond Premier clash against FC United of Manchester has been postponed.
The fixture, scheduled for tomorrow, has unsurprisingly fallen foul of the weather with the Jakemans Stadium covered in a blanket of snow.
With three inches of snow on the pitch and sub-zero temperatures, the game was deemed unplayable.
Club boffins have pointed out that this is the first weather-related call-off at York Street since 2006.
Volunteers braved the cold to shovel snow off the pitch on Boxing Day, ensuring the match against Stocksbridge Park Steels went ahead.
Club press officer Craig Singleton said: "The snow was cleared from the pitch on Boxing Day morning, but the difference on this occasion is that there is far much more snow — and the pitch is frozen underneath this time too.
"It is unfortunate because the FC United of Manchester match is always the most attractive on the fixture list, but hopefully the game can be re-scheduled for another Saturday later in the season to ensure a bumper attendance."
It also seems likely that Tuesday's UniBond Challenge Cup clash at Sheffield FC will also be postponed as the league's website reports the host club doubt they will be able to play a match at home until February, also due to the weather.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Davidson double earns Boston United opening day win
FCUM 1 Boston United 2
Published Date: 17 August 2009
Monday, 8am - DANNY Davidson admittted he made a 'dream start' to his Pilgrims career after netting a double at FC United of Manchester.
He struck in each half to grant Boston United a curtain-raising victory at Gigg Lane.
His first was a 34th-minute overhead kick.
On the hour he finished off a fine move involving James Cullingworth and Marc Newsham, firing into an open goal.
"It was a dream start for me and for the team," Davidson said.
But the hosts bombarded the Boston goal for the final half hour and were rewarded with Adam Tong's goal with 10 minutes remaining.
However, United held on - thanks to some heroics from keeper Tom Evans - for the memorable win, dampened by Matt Austin being stretchered off following a late challenge by Simon Carden.
Published Date: 17 August 2009
Monday, 8am - DANNY Davidson admittted he made a 'dream start' to his Pilgrims career after netting a double at FC United of Manchester.
He struck in each half to grant Boston United a curtain-raising victory at Gigg Lane.
His first was a 34th-minute overhead kick.
On the hour he finished off a fine move involving James Cullingworth and Marc Newsham, firing into an open goal.
"It was a dream start for me and for the team," Davidson said.
But the hosts bombarded the Boston goal for the final half hour and were rewarded with Adam Tong's goal with 10 minutes remaining.
However, United held on - thanks to some heroics from keeper Tom Evans - for the memorable win, dampened by Matt Austin being stretchered off following a late challenge by Simon Carden.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Boston United ready for season opener
Source: Boston Standard
Published Date: 13 August 2009
Thursday, 3pm
LIAM Parker hopes he is heading for a repeat success at FC United of Manchester.
Boston United kick off their UniBond Premier season at Gigg Lane on Saturday – with the Pilgrims utility man aiming to once again score the goals which can outdo their north-west rivals.
Boston recorded two victories at FC United last campaign. After Ollie Ryan gave the amber and blacks a 1-0 league victory, Parker powered home two headers as Boston earned a 3-1 FA Trophy win.
"I scored twice in a game there last season and I'd love to get two more on Saturday and help us get off to a good start," he told The Standard.
"Pre-season's gone well for us but the aim is to kick on in the league and get a good result as quickly as possible."
Parker believes that competition for places will spur him on to improve as a player this season, but he also believes new managers Paul Hurst and Rob Scott have instilled a 'winning mentality' into the squad.
He added: "They've been working us hard in training. It's been a lot tougher than last season.
"They've made us want to win everything, every single game in training. Now I want to start well, start in the team and keep my place."
And if anyone doubted the drive behind the management – who took Ilkeston Town to UniBond Premier promotion last season – Scott moved quickly to stop those fears.
The Pilgrims enjoyed an unbeaten pre-season and Scott hopes that run continues, saying: "I've heard people suggest teams that do well in pre-season don't do well in league matches. But that's rubbish.
"If it's a league game or a friendly it's the same, I want to win, and it's the same for Paul. There seems to be a mentality in this country that it's OK to just perform well.
"But if you're involved in sport you should always want to win. I'm like that, whether it's football or tiddlywinks, and the players realise that."
Scott and Hurst were both Robins players when Ilkeston lost 3-1 at FC United last campaign. After that experience, Scott has warned his players what to expect.
"We've got to be physically strong," he said.
"Some players may not have played in front of such a big crowd before, so we need to start strong and work our way in to the match more.
"I think outside of the Football League this will be one of the biggest matches."
Boston defender Lee Canoville is an injury doubt while Adam Millson and Shaun Pearson are still returning from injury.
Anthony Church misses the game through suspension, but Gainsborough Trinity midfielder Matt Austin has joined on an initial month's loan as cover.
FC United versus Boston United kicks off at Gigg Lane at 3pm
Published Date: 13 August 2009
Thursday, 3pm
LIAM Parker hopes he is heading for a repeat success at FC United of Manchester.
Boston United kick off their UniBond Premier season at Gigg Lane on Saturday – with the Pilgrims utility man aiming to once again score the goals which can outdo their north-west rivals.
Boston recorded two victories at FC United last campaign. After Ollie Ryan gave the amber and blacks a 1-0 league victory, Parker powered home two headers as Boston earned a 3-1 FA Trophy win.
"I scored twice in a game there last season and I'd love to get two more on Saturday and help us get off to a good start," he told The Standard.
"Pre-season's gone well for us but the aim is to kick on in the league and get a good result as quickly as possible."
Parker believes that competition for places will spur him on to improve as a player this season, but he also believes new managers Paul Hurst and Rob Scott have instilled a 'winning mentality' into the squad.
He added: "They've been working us hard in training. It's been a lot tougher than last season.
"They've made us want to win everything, every single game in training. Now I want to start well, start in the team and keep my place."
And if anyone doubted the drive behind the management – who took Ilkeston Town to UniBond Premier promotion last season – Scott moved quickly to stop those fears.
The Pilgrims enjoyed an unbeaten pre-season and Scott hopes that run continues, saying: "I've heard people suggest teams that do well in pre-season don't do well in league matches. But that's rubbish.
"If it's a league game or a friendly it's the same, I want to win, and it's the same for Paul. There seems to be a mentality in this country that it's OK to just perform well.
"But if you're involved in sport you should always want to win. I'm like that, whether it's football or tiddlywinks, and the players realise that."
Scott and Hurst were both Robins players when Ilkeston lost 3-1 at FC United last campaign. After that experience, Scott has warned his players what to expect.
"We've got to be physically strong," he said.
"Some players may not have played in front of such a big crowd before, so we need to start strong and work our way in to the match more.
"I think outside of the Football League this will be one of the biggest matches."
Boston defender Lee Canoville is an injury doubt while Adam Millson and Shaun Pearson are still returning from injury.
Anthony Church misses the game through suspension, but Gainsborough Trinity midfielder Matt Austin has joined on an initial month's loan as cover.
FC United versus Boston United kicks off at Gigg Lane at 3pm
Monday, January 12, 2009
Late heartbreak for United
12 January 2009
Monday, 9.10am
BOSTON United succumbed to their ninth home league defeat of the campaign as FC Unnited of Manchester's Kyle Wilson slotted home an 85th-minute winner.
The Pilgrims looked as if they had earned themselves a point from this fixture, but Ryan Clarke's wayward cross-field pass allowed to visitors to snatch victory at the death.
Boston had previously seen efforts from Wes Parker and Stewart Talbot blocked on the goal-line.
The game, however, was blighted by a 20-man brawl - sparked by an altercation between Ollie Ryan and his FC United opponent Adam Carden.
Monday, 9.10am
BOSTON United succumbed to their ninth home league defeat of the campaign as FC Unnited of Manchester's Kyle Wilson slotted home an 85th-minute winner.
The Pilgrims looked as if they had earned themselves a point from this fixture, but Ryan Clarke's wayward cross-field pass allowed to visitors to snatch victory at the death.
Boston had previously seen efforts from Wes Parker and Stewart Talbot blocked on the goal-line.
The game, however, was blighted by a 20-man brawl - sparked by an altercation between Ollie Ryan and his FC United opponent Adam Carden.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Liam at the double for Pilgrims
27 November 2008
Thursday, 8.55am
BOSTON United have booked themselves a place in the first round of the FA Trophy after recording a 3-1 victory against FC United of Manchester last night.
Liam Parker netted a double and Ollie Ryan was also on target at Gigg Lane.
United now host Blue Square North team AFC Telford United on December 13 at York Street.
Last night's victory was Steve Welsh's first victory since becoming caretaker boss.
He had a depleted team to pick from and Liam Parker and Steve Melton were both drafted in as Jon Rowan and Ryan Clarke were unavailable.
Papis Dieyte netted a consolation goal for FCUM.
However, United were also met with the news that Danny Matson will be out for the remainder of the season after a scan revealed ligament damage to his knee.
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