Boylan off?

Not much Boro news about at the moment as everyone waits to see who is on the ‘out’ list at Broadhall Way. I assume the club will announce who won’t be retained in the next week or so. It’s expected that Callum Willock, Eddie Anaclet and John Martin were 3 of the 4 players that GW said would be released or transferred. The fourth, Steve Morison has already gone.

There’s also a rumour going round that Chelmsford are set to sign Lee Boylan. It’s well known that the Essex club aren’t short of a few bob, but I can’t understand the motives if Boylan does go. I think GW rates him highly and always sees Boylan in his first 11. I can’t imagine GW letting him go cheaply and Chelmsford are still in the BSS after missing out on the play-offs this season. Could be an interesting one to keep an eye on?

Away from Broadhall Way and newly promoted Burton Albion have appointed Paul Peschisolido as their new full time manager. Gary Rowett also joins the club as his assistant. Peschisolido had a long career in England with clubs such as Birmingham City, Sheffield United and Luton and joins Burton after a spell as coach in Ireland. Cambridge boss Gary Brabin was linked with the vacancy at the Pirelli, but he now looks to be off elsewhere as the U’s have accepted an approach from ‘a much higher club’. The club in question is apparently Blackpool, a club he previously played for.

Finally, it looks like Mansfield manager David Holdsworth is using Stevenage Borough as his blueprint to bring success back to Field Mill next season. The Stags boss is interested in signing Martin McBride from Scottish side Stranraer after a short trial there last season.

“McBride is coming down with two others now he is out of contract. He is a very talented player and he wants to play for me. He reminds me of Andy Drury at Stevenage, who plays just off the striker or in a forward midfield role.” Holdsworth on the possibility of signing McBride

I think Mansfield could be a dark horse for promotion next season. Holdsworth has done a sound job since being appointed midway through last season and they are slowly building a good little team. Their supporters may be muppets, but Mansfield could be challenging the likes of Oxford, Cambridge, Luton, Histon and ourselves for promotion next time around.