Non-League Paper

WILCOX: IT WAS NO TEA PARTY IN BOSTON

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
20 October 2024

By Matt Badcock

RUSS WILCOX hailed his Gainsborough Trinity heroes for picking themselves off the FA Cup canvas to stun Boston United in their replay.
The NPL Premier outfit were, literally, seconds away from beating their Lincolnshire rivals at home in the fourth qualifying round.
But a 98th-minute strike from Pemi Aderoju saved the National League Pilgrims and sent the tie to second game.
Former Scunthorpe United boss Wilcox admitted he thought their chance had gone – but they shook off the disappointment with a stunning 4-0 win.
“Saturday was probably the lowest I...

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