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The 51-year-old, who replaces Graham Coughlan, was joint boss of the Pilgrims with Rob Scott before the pair resigned to take the Grimsby job together in 2011.

Hurst went on manage Ipswich Town and Scunthorpe United and had two spells with Grimsby and Shrewsbury Town, where he most recently worked.

His second spell in Shropshire ended in November 2024 after nine months.

Boston chairman David Newton said he was "delighted" to have Hurst back, but was quick acknowledge that "some will point to the way" the manager left the non-league side more than a decade ago.

"I had no issue with their ambition to manage at a higher level – but did not feel that it was done in the correct manner," Newton told the club website., external

"The matter was dealt with at the time – and the club received the right compensation for their move.

"That drew a line under things for me, and I was delighted when Paul continued to bring teams over for pre-season fixtures, and we have kept in touch ever since."


Hurst and Scott guided Boston to promotion to what is now known as National League North.

They were second in the division when the pair stepped down to join Grimsby.

Hurst's return to Lincolnshire with Boston sees him take the helm of a side that is 17th in the table, four places and three points above the relegation places.

A five-game winless league run cost Coughlan his job, with the Irishman departing following Saturday's 0-0 draw at Braintree Town.

Coughlan's assistant Lee Bullen has since also left, with Hurst bringing in Chris Doig as his number two.

"This is a key appointment for the club as we seek to not only cement our place in the National League but hopefully build on that going forward," Newton said.]]>
The 51-year-old, who replaces Graham Coughlan, was joint boss of the Pilgrims with Rob Scott before the pair resigned to take the Grimsby job together in 2011.

Hurst went on manage Ipswich Town and Scunthorpe United and had two spells with Grimsby and Shrewsbury Town, where he most recently worked.

His second spell in Shropshire ended in November 2024 after nine months.

Boston chairman David Newton said he was "delighted" to have Hurst back, but was quick acknowledge that "some will point to the way" the manager left the non-league side more than a decade ago.

"I had no issue with their ambition to manage at a higher level – but did not feel that it was done in the correct manner," Newton told the club website., external

"The matter was dealt with at the time – and the club received the right compensation for their move.

"That drew a line under things for me, and I was delighted when Paul continued to bring teams over for pre-season fixtures, and we have kept in touch ever since."


Hurst and Scott guided Boston to promotion to what is now known as National League North.

They were second in the division when the pair stepped down to join Grimsby.

Hurst's return to Lincolnshire with Boston sees him take the helm of a side that is 17th in the table, four places and three points above the relegation places.

A five-game winless league run cost Coughlan his job, with the Irishman departing following Saturday's 0-0 draw at Braintree Town.

Coughlan's assistant Lee Bullen has since also left, with Hurst bringing in Chris Doig as his number two.

"This is a key appointment for the club as we seek to not only cement our place in the National League but hopefully build on that going forward," Newton said.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=14163 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:33:01 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=14163
The club had gone five games without a win and are just three points clear of the relegation zone, with Coughlan's final game coming in the 0-0 draw at Braintree Town on Saturday.

The Irishman took over as manager in November 2024 and led Boston to safety on the penultimate game of the season thanks to a run of 10 wins from 15 games across March and April.

But a run of one win in their last 11 league games since the end of October has now led to his departure.]]>
The club had gone five games without a win and are just three points clear of the relegation zone, with Coughlan's final game coming in the 0-0 draw at Braintree Town on Saturday.

The Irishman took over as manager in November 2024 and led Boston to safety on the penultimate game of the season thanks to a run of 10 wins from 15 games across March and April.

But a run of one win in their last 11 league games since the end of October has now led to his departure.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13408 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:20:15 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13408
The 50-year-old takes the helm of the Pilgrims as they sit second from bottom in the National League table.

Irishman Coughlan has been appointed as Ian Culverhouse's permanent replacement, with the promotion-winning 60-year-old sacked just 16 games into their return to the fifth tier.

Boston say they have turned to the former Plymouth Argyle and Sheffield Wednesday defender, who has spent a vast majority of his coaching career working in the English Football League, "as they seek to retain their National League status".

Coughlan, who has also previously been Mansfield Town boss and as a development coach at Sheffield United, was most recently in charge of Newport in League Two. His 20-month tenure at the Welsh club came to an end in June.

Coughlan has started work immediately and his first match in charge of the Pilgrims will be Saturday's home game against Braintree Town at the Jakemans Community Stadium.]]>
The 50-year-old takes the helm of the Pilgrims as they sit second from bottom in the National League table.

Irishman Coughlan has been appointed as Ian Culverhouse's permanent replacement, with the promotion-winning 60-year-old sacked just 16 games into their return to the fifth tier.

Boston say they have turned to the former Plymouth Argyle and Sheffield Wednesday defender, who has spent a vast majority of his coaching career working in the English Football League, "as they seek to retain their National League status".

Coughlan, who has also previously been Mansfield Town boss and as a development coach at Sheffield United, was most recently in charge of Newport in League Two. His 20-month tenure at the Welsh club came to an end in June.

Coughlan has started work immediately and his first match in charge of the Pilgrims will be Saturday's home game against Braintree Town at the Jakemans Community Stadium.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13368 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:42:38 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13368
The former Norwich City and Swindon Town defender, 60, was appointed just over two years ago and led the Pilgrims to promotion via the play-offs last season.

But they have won only two of their 16 league games this season - both away from home - and drew 1-1 at Eastleigh on Saturday.

Boston are next in action with a home game against Dagenham & Redbridge on 9 November.

A short club statement said: "Ian took charge at the Jakemans Community Stadium in September 2022, helping to preserve the club's National League North status in his first season at the helm, before guiding the Pilgrims to promotion through the play-offs in May.

"However, a difficult start to life in the National League has led to a change being made."

Culverhouse began his coaching career at King's Lynn Town and had a brief spell in charge at Kettering Town before taking the Boston job.]]>
The former Norwich City and Swindon Town defender, 60, was appointed just over two years ago and led the Pilgrims to promotion via the play-offs last season.

But they have won only two of their 16 league games this season - both away from home - and drew 1-1 at Eastleigh on Saturday.

Boston are next in action with a home game against Dagenham & Redbridge on 9 November.

A short club statement said: "Ian took charge at the Jakemans Community Stadium in September 2022, helping to preserve the club's National League North status in his first season at the helm, before guiding the Pilgrims to promotion through the play-offs in May.

"However, a difficult start to life in the National League has led to a change being made."

Culverhouse began his coaching career at King's Lynn Town and had a brief spell in charge at Kettering Town before taking the Boston job.]]>