Danny Boshell

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Danny Boshell
Personal information
Full name Daniel Kevin Boshell
Date of birth (1981-05-30) 30 May 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Bradford, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Guiseley
(assistant manager)
Youth career
Oldham Athletic
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1999–2005 Oldham Athletic 70 (2)
2005 → Bury (loan) 6 (0)
2005–2006 Stockport County 33 (1)
2006–2010 Grimsby Town 99 (11)
2010 Chesterfield 9 (0)
2010–2013 Guiseley 83 (7)
2013 → Altrincham (loan) 9 (0)
2013 Altrincham 7 (0)
2013–2016 Guiseley 113 (3)
2016–2020 Bradford Park Avenue 87 (9)
2023 Bradford Park Avenue 0 (0)
Total440(32)
Managerial career
2013–2016 Guiseley (playing assistant) [1]
2016–2024 Bradford Park Avenue {assistant)
2024– Guiseley {assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:12, 5 September 2019 (UTC)

Daniel Kevin Boshell (born 30 May 1981) is an English former professional footballer and assistant manager of Guiseley AFC.

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As a player he was a midfielder between 1999 and 2020 playing most of his career in the Football League, notably for Grimsby Town where he made 118 appearances in all competitions. He also played as a professional for Oldham Athletic, Stockport County, Bury and Chesterfield before finishing his career in non-league football with Guiseley, Altrincham and Bradford Park Avenue.

Playing career

Oldham Athletic

Boshell spent 6 years at Oldham Athletic after coming through their youth system and by 2004 was their longest serving player, Boshell finally left the club in 2005 after a loan spell at Bury. [2] He turned out 70 times in the league for The Latics, scoring twice.

Stockport County

Boshell signed for Stockport County for the 2005–06 season and played 33 times in the league, scoring one goal. He was released at the end of the season.

Grimsby Town

Boshell was given a pre season trial by Grimsby in the summer of 2006 by Graham Rodger and earned a non-contracted squad position, joining on 25 August. He made his league debut against Macclesfield Town in a 1–1 draw at Blundell Park, and was offered a deal to keep him at the club until the end of the season.

In 2007–08 Boshell helped Grimsby Town reach the final of the Football League Trophy. However, in the final he missed a penalty when the score was 0-0 and Grimsby went on to lose 2–0. [3]

During the 2008–2009 season under Mike Newell he was used as a utility player, and in the 2009–10 season, Poor form saw him fall out of favour under Newell, and his eventual replacement Neil Woods following a poor disciplinary record, in which he was sent off twice in the first couple of months of the season.

Boshell continued to struggle to break into the Grimsby first team and on 13 January 2010, Woods told Boshell he was free to leave the club in the January transfer window. [4] On 1 February 2010, Boshells contract was terminated . [5]

Chesterfield

Boshell appeared 9 times for the club in the closing stages of the 09/10 season, Boshell was released at the end of the season.

Guiseley

On 27 August 2010, Boshell signed for Non-League side Guiseley. Boshell made 33 league appearances during the season. Boshell was eventually joined by his brother Nicky at the club.

After approaching directors attempting to have manager Steve Kittrick removed from his post, Boshell and his younger brother Nicky were placed on the transfer list. [6] On 15 March 2013 Boshell joined Altrincham on loan for the remainder of the 2012–13 season. [7] Boshell played just 8 times for Altrincham and eventually returned to Guiseley on 22 April 2013.

Altrincham

On 17 May 2013 he signed permanently for Altrincham. [8] Boshell played 7 times for Altrincham before departing the club in October 2013. [9]

Return to Guiseley

In October 2013, Danny re joined Guiseley as player assistant manager under new manager Mark Bower reaching the Play off final against his old club Altrincham F.C. but was unable to play. [10]

He left the club and retired from his playing career on 22 August 2016. [11]

Coaching career

Bradford Park Avenue

In September 2016, Boshell came out of retirement to join Bradford Park Avenue, also taking on the role of assistant manager to his former teammate at Guiseley, Mark Bower. [12]

In July 2019, alongside Bower, Boshell departed Bradford Park Avenue. [13]

In November 2019 Boshell returned as Assistant and again signed on as a player [14]

On 27 February 2023, Boshell came out of retirement due to a shortage of players for their National League North tie with Scarborough Athletic, he was an unused substitute. [15]

Guiseley

Boshell returned to Guiseley alongside Mark Bower in 2024. [16]

Personal life

Boshell has a brother called Nicky who also plays football, Nicky used to be a teammate of Danny at Guiseley. Nicky although coming through the youth ranks at Huddersfield Town has only played at a semi-professional level and went on to play for Brighouse Town and Bradford Park Avenue.

Career statistics

As of match played 16 December 2017
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Oldham Athletic 1999–2000 [17] Second Division 8000000080
2000–01 [18] Second Division18120311 [lower-alpha 1] 0242
2001–02 [19] Second Division4000000040
2002–03 [20] Second Division2000000020
2003–04 [21] Second Division22020102 [lower-alpha 1] 1271
2004–05 [22] League One 161202000201
Total702606131854
Bury (loan) 2004–05 [22] League Two 60——0060
Stockport County 2005–06 [23] League Two33111301 [lower-alpha 1] 0382
Grimsby Town 2006–07 [24] League Two29220002 [lower-alpha 1] 0332
2007–08 [25] League Two40610106 [lower-alpha 1] 1487
2008–09 [26] League Two24310102 [lower-alpha 1] 0283
2009–10 [27] League Two6010101 [lower-alpha 1] 090
Total9911503011111812
Chesterfield 2009–10 [27] League Two90———90
Guiseley 2010–11 [28] Conference North 33010—7 [lower-alpha 2] 1411
2011–12 [28] Conference North32500—5 [lower-alpha 3] 0375
2012–13 [28] Conference North18221—1 [lower-alpha 4] 0213
Total8373100131999
Altrincham (loan) 2012–13 [28] Conference North90——1 [lower-alpha 5] 0100
Altrincham 2013–14 [28] Conference North7000—0070
Guiseley 2013–14 [28] Conference North30000—5 [lower-alpha 6] 0350
2014–15 [28] Conference North40110—4 [lower-alpha 7] 1452
2015–16 [28] National League 28220—3 [lower-alpha 4] 0332
2016–17 [28] National League15000—00150
Total113330001211284
Bradford Park Avenue 2016–17 [28] National League North 29300—00293
2017–18 [28] National League North11000—00110
Total403000000403
Career total4692718212141454034
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Appearances in Football League Trophy
  2. ↑ Five appearances and a goal in FA Trophy; two appearances in Conference North play-offs
  3. ↑ Three appearances in FA Trophy and two in Conference North play-offs
  4. 1 2 Appearances in the FA Trophy
  5. ↑ Appearance in Conference North play-offs
  6. ↑ Three appearances in the FA Trophy and two in the Conference North play-offs
  7. ↑ One appearance in FA Trophy; three appearances and a goal in Conference North play-offs

Honours

Grimsby Town

Individual

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References

  1. ↑ Danny Boshell appointed player-assistant manager‚ guiseleyafc.co.uk, 20 October 2013
  2. ↑ Manchester Evening News – Boshell bidding to illustrate his value
  3. ↑ "Grimsby 0-2 MK Dons". BBC Sport. 30 March 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  4. ↑ "Grimsby Town | News | Latest News | Latest News | Club Confirms Players Listed". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  5. ↑ "Grimsby Town | News | Latest News | Latest News | Trio Released". Archived from the original on 4 February 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
  6. ↑ Guiseley boss Kittrick reveals why he is letting Boshells leave the Lions' pride | Ilkley Gazette
  7. ↑ Danny Boshell loaned to Altrincham – Guiseley AFC
  8. ↑ Alty Files
  9. ↑ http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/statistics.htm
  10. ↑ Danny Boshell returns to Guiseley as assistant player-manager | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
  11. ↑ Club Statement: Mark Bower‚ 21 August 2016
  12. ↑ "Boshell Appointed Assistant Manager – Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC". Archived from the original on 5 September 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  13. ↑ Mark Bower Departs Bradford (Park Avenue) – Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC
  14. ↑ "Boshell and Toulson re-register for the Avenue". 24 November 2019.
  15. ↑ https://twitter.com/BPAFCOfficial/status/1630281717796818945/photo/1
  16. ↑ "Mark Bower Appointed First Team Manager". guiseleyafc.co.uk. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  17. ↑ "Games played by Danny Boshell in 1999/2000". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  18. ↑ "Games played by Danny Boshell in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  19. ↑ "Games played by Danny Boshell in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  20. ↑ "Games played by Danny Boshell in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  21. ↑ "Games played by Danny Boshell in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  22. 1 2 "Games played by Danny Boshell in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  23. ↑ "Games played by Danny Boshell in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  24. ↑ "Games played by Danny Boshell in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  25. ↑ "Games played by Danny Boshell in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  26. ↑ "Games played by Danny Boshell in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  27. 1 2 "Games played by Danny Boshell in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
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