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BBC News
07-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Boston enter contract negotiations with Coughlan
Boston United chairman David Newton has confirmed the club have begun negotiating a new contract with manager Graham was appointed as The Pilgrims boss last November with the club second bottom in the National League and guided the club to safety in their penultimate fixture of the season, labelling the achievement "a miracle".In June, it was reported that Hartlepool United's approach to speak to Coughlan regarding their vacant managerial position had been rejected by Boston, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the upcoming season."We got a derisory bid from Hartlepool, but we want Graham with us, and that was over within a flash really - that was put to bed fairly quickly," Newton told BBC Radio Lincolnshire."We're looking at it at the moment. Whether we'll come to an agreement I don't know, but we are talking about [a new deal]. Ideally he stays with us, but he has managed at a higher level, so he may want to keep his options open."Listen to the full interview, in which Newton also provides an update on the fourth stand at the Boston Community Stadium and more about Boston United on BBC Sounds.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hartlepool sack manager Limbrick after four months
Hartlepool have sacked manager Anthony Limbrick after four months in The New Saints boss Limbrick took over from Lennie Lawrence in February and guided Pools to an 11th-placed finish in the National this week it was reported Pools had seen an approach for Boston boss Graham Coughlan turned are up for sale after current owner Raj Singh resigned as chairman in March."We'd like to thank Anthony for all his hard work and efforts during his time with the club and wish him all the very best for the future," Pools said in a statement., external"All board members were consulted and it was decided a change was needed."
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Boston reject Hartlepool move for manager Coughlan
Boston United have rejected an approach from fellow National League side Hartlepool United for their manager Graham Radio Lincolnshire understands that Pools want the 50-year-old former Mansfield and Newport County boss to replace Anthony Limbrick - who is still in is under contract with the Pilgrims so the clubs would have to agree to compensation for the move to go finished 11th in the National League in their second season since relegation from the were seven points adrift at the bottom at one stage but a run of 11 wins in their final 18 games saw the Lincolnshire side finish the season in 19th are up for sale and said last month that they were currently behind with critical planning for next season as a potential takeover drags players left the club at the end of the season, while Limbrick - who took over in February - said he wanted to stay in charge."I think this is a Football League club, I've said that before," he said after the final day draw with Forest Green Rovers."I love this little stadium, it's like a small, boutique stadium; when the fans get going, it always feels like there are a lot more than there actually are, I love the passion and the people here."It means so much to them, and it does to us as well. That's why I came here, I want to try and push this club forward and be here for a long, long time."
