BOLDMERE ST MICHAELS 0 ATHERSTONE UNITED 1

June 4, 2026

BOLDMERE ST MICHAELS 0 ATHERSTONE UNITED 1 BOLDMERE ST MICHAELS 0

BOLDMERE ST MICHAELS 0 ATHERSTONE UNITED 1 MARK Rosegreen's second minute goal proved enough to earn nervous Atherstone a victory over gallant Boldmere at Church Road last night and secure them a home tie against Hednesford Town in the FA Cup second qualifying round on Saturday-week.

After the weekend's initial tie in which the Adders totally mesmerised their opponents only to find their insipid finishing and Mikes' keeper Richard Anstiss factors they could not overcome, United again struggled to see off their lower league rivals.

However, Rosegreen's early strike gave them the narrow cushion that edgily held on to despite a much improved performance from Boldmere, who showed far greater determination and defensive qualities that in the previous tie.

United boss Mick Brookes said: "After getting the ideal start we just went off the boil and let them play. Fortunately we defended well when it mattered and managed to come through unscathed but I was far from

impressed."

[Caption within article:] Mark Rosegreen ... snatched crucial goal.

should, have paid dividends.

Rosegreen, who again impressed with his show of expertise in front of goal, proved just too high for his square pass to see his square pass to Steve Campbell.

But it was Donovan who had the best offering in the dying seconds when Thurman, unfortunately for him his parry fell into the path of MERCHANT and he made no mistake.

Turner again shows his agility in injury time when Merchant again broke into the box to smash an angled drive and then the game was all but over by the impressive performance marking the best for them through the whole of the season (as if their championship form had been resumed as [unclear]) at the close enough to end a similar stretch of good form.

BOLDMERE: Anstiss, Holloway, [unclear], Jackson, Randle, (Toy [unclear] Donnr, [unclear], Hibbert (Tab Bennie), Casey, Norris (Ruddell). ADDERS: Williams, Everitt, Jackson, Randle, Whitehurst (Campbell 86mins), Knight, Russell, Green (Tub Meddle), Rosegreen, Donovan. Subs: Thurman and Spencer. Atherstone: Turner, Whetton, Harrop, Lamb, Gulbine, Powell, Brenton, Bourne (Boyce 60mins) Coleman, Monday, Portway, Jackson / (Graves 89mins) Subs: Mawson. ATT 532.

– DEREK BROWN

MARK MASTERS MIKES

June 3, 2026

MARK MASTERS MIKES

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A SUPERB goal from Mark Rosegreen, his second in as many games, put Atherstone on course for their first Beazer Premier...

June 2, 2026

A SUPERB goal from Mark Rosegreen, his second in as many games, put Atherstone on course for their first Beazer Premier... A SUPERB goal from

A SUPERB goal from Mark Rosegreen, his second in as many games, put Atherstone on course for their first Beazer Premier success of the season as Mick Brookes' men turned on a classy second half display that sunk Gravesend without trace.

'Rosey' struck early in the second period with a clinical finish after Craig Knight had set up the opportunity with a slick piece of build up play that carved out a huge hole in the visitors' back division.

From then on the 'Fleet' hit turbulent waters as the Adders rode a crest of wave to run out easy winners with Danny Donovan and Shaun Marchant adding further goals in a four-minute spell late on.

After three draws and a defeat in their four previous encounters this term, the tide finally turned in United's favour much to the satisfaction of manager Brookes. He said: "We were a lot more decisive in front of goal, especially after the interval.

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"Rosey took his chance expertly and once we were in front, the result was never in doubt. It was a solid all-round performance although I was pleased with the contribution that Craig Knight made. He had one of his best games for the club and I am sure it will do his confidence the world of good while Paul Upton was absolutely superb."

Gravesend were the first to show and could easily have gone ahead on seven minutes when Lee Turner, who along with fellows defenders said was the highest scorer in the whole of the Beazer League, found a huge void in the home defence making his home debut for Atherstone but unbelievably misused his shot wide of a bagging net.

The set of the hosts and on 17 minutes Rosegreen wasted a gilt-edged offering as Keith Russell, who along with fellow wideman Everitt and bringing a genuine threat to the Fleet rearguard, clipped in a low shot from the former Nuneaton man centre ally off target to round 'keeper Lee Turner.

There was no shortage of goalmouth action and when Gravesend's Richard Powell clipped in a low skidding centre, Leigh Everitt reliably blocked clean and it failed to drift inches over the bar and on to the roof of the net.

As the half wore on the more Adders pressed, Russell having a goal disallowed for a foul on 'keeper Lee Turner, playing his 100th game for the visitors, and the same

player seeing his headers hacked clear off the line by Powell.

Rosegreen's late challenge on Turner earned him a caution but the striker was celebrating on 56 minutes as he fired United in front. Nick Whitehurst, back to form after an indifferent start to the campaign, fed Knight whose penetrating run down centre-field ended with an astute ball to ROSEGREEN and his fierce rising drive from 10 yards bulged the back of Turner's net.

The Fleet threatened just once after going behind when Portway's goalbound drive glanced off Malc Randle and flew for a fruitless corner otherwise it was Adders in the driving seat and it came as no surprise when they extended their advantage on 83 minutes.

Gaping net

Everitt broke up an attack and his pass up the line was delightfully dummied by Rosegreen, completely deceiving Powell, and though the number ten's through ball intended for substitute Donovan, was cut out by Mark Harrop, he made his back pass to Turner, unfortunately for him his parry fell into the path of MERCHANT and he made no mistake on the shot.

Turner again show his agility in injury time when Merchant again broke into the box to drill an angled drive towards the far corner of the net only for the former Leyton Orient custodian to fist away in speculative fashion.

At the final whistle, Adders took full toll with Whitehurst releasing Russell, whose low cross was met first by Donovan, whose header cleared the crossbar and then ROSEGREEN neatly tapped in from close range into the path of MERCHANT.

Brookes added immediately after the final whistle: "It was for the final whistle. It was a little nerve-racking as we were only just in the lead. We had several good chances. I just wanted to see things up but in the end 3-0 wins is just the same as winning 10-0, so I can sleep easily tonight."

ADDERS: Williams, Everitt, Jackson, Randle, [unclear], Merchant, Whitehurst, Knight, Russell, [unclear] (Donovan 69mins), Rosegreen. Subs: [unclear] and Spencer. GRAVESEND: Turner, Harrop, Lamb, Gubbins, [unclear], Brenton, Bourne (Boyce 60mins), Cot[unclear], Munday, Portway, Jackson J (Graves [unclear]mins). Subs: Mawson. ATT 332.

EVERYTHING'S COMING UP 'ROSEY'

June 1, 2026

EVERYTHING'S COMING UP 'ROSEY'

EVERYTHING'S COMING UP 'ROSEY'

ATHERSTONE UNITED 3 GRAVESEND 0

– Derek Brown at Sheepy Road

BEAZER HOMES LEAGUE (MIDLAND) DIVISION 1992/93

May 23, 2026

BEAZER HOMES LEAGUE (MIDLAND)

BEAZER HOMES LEAGUE (MIDLAND) DIVISION 1992/93

WE'RE CHAMPIONS!

APRIL

May 20, 2026

APRIL April 3: BRIDGNORTH 1,

APRIL

April 3: BRIDGNORTH 1, BORO 2 Att: 485 In a tough game Boro take three points with goals from Peter Green and a John Symonds penalty.

April 6: BORO 1, WESTON SUPER MARE 2 Att: 1,123 Weston complete the double over Boro. Richard Landon scored after coming on as substitute in his first match for Boro.

April 10: GRESLEY 8, BORO 1 Att: 1,528 Boro take revenge for their recent defeat by Gresley with ace marksman Paul Culpin scoring in the 16th minute.

April 14: RACING CLUB 0, BORO 2 Att: 746 Boro condemned Racing Club Warwick to relegation with this result, which also gave Racing Club their biggest gate for years. Peter Green and John Symonds scoring for Blues.

April 17: BORO 1, BARRI 3 Att: 1,499 Boro suffer a shock defeat with Cottrill scoring the goal for Boro.

April 19: VS RUGBY 0, BORO 2 (BSCF) Att: 1,350 Nuneaton lift the Birmingham Senior Cup after comfortably beating VS Rugby at The Hawthorns. Paul Culpin scoring two cracking goals.

April 24: SUTTON COLDFIELD 1, BORO 3 Att: 830 Revenge was gained after defeat earlier in the season. Whetton, Symonds and Green the scorers.

April 27: BORO v DUDLEY TOWN Att: 1,896 Boro get promotion with goals from Tarry, Bullock (pen) and a Leeming own goal.

May 1: BORO v EVESHAM UNITED Att: [unclear]

[Photograph caption:] Paul Culpin with the Birmingham Senior Cup after his two goals had sunk V.S. Rugby at The Hawthorns in front of over 1,300 fans.

MARCH

May 19, 2026

MARCH March 2: WESTON SUPER

MARCH

March 2: WESTON SUPER MARE 2, BORO 1 Att: 347 A disappointing defeat for Boro at the seaside. Culpin scoring in the 88th minute.

March 7: GRANTHAM 2, BORO 3 Att: 629 Great win for the Blues with Rosegreen and Culpin (2) netting for Boro.

March 9: BORO 3, KING'S LYNN 0 Att: 1,013 Comfortable victory with goals supplied by Culpin (2) and Rosegreen.

March 13: YATE 3, BORO 1 Att: 390 Below-par performance with Culpin netting from the spot in the 89th minute.

March 16: BEDWORTH 0, BORO 1 (BSCSF) Att: 1,512 Boro bounce back with a goal from Darren Bullock.

March 18: RUSHDEN 0, BORO 2 Att: 889 Top-of-the-table clash in which turned out worthy winners. Simpson and Culpin netting one apiece.

March 20: BORO 5, FOREST GREEN ROVERS 0 Att: 1,092 Comfortable win with Bradder, Tarry, Simpson, Cottrill and Bullock on the scoresheet.

March 23: BORO 0, GRESLEY ROVERS 1 Att: 2,112 Boro remain top despite going down to a goal from a Martin Devaney.

March 25: REDDITCH 0, BORO 1 (MFCQF) Att: 212 Peter Green nets the winner for Boro.

March 27: LEICESTER UTD 1, BORO 2 Att: 642 Cottrill and a Peter Green 30-yard screamer make it four wins over Leicester this season.

[Photograph caption:] Ian Cottrill, scorer of Boro's fourth goal in their 5-0 trouncing of Forest Green Rovers.

FEBRUARY

May 18, 2026

February 2: BORO 2,

FEBRUARY

February 2: BORO 2, ATHERSTONE 1 (MFC) Att: 629 Two late goals from John Symonds put Boro through against local rivals Atherstone.

February 4: DUDLEY 1, BORO 1 (MFC) Att: 123 A draw for the Blues in an uninspiring game.

February 6: BORO 8, REDDITCH 1 Att: 854 One down in under two minutes, Boro set a club record-breaking Beazer Homes League scoreline. Bradder makes debut. Bullock, Gillett, Green (2), Culpin (3) and Symonds the scorers.

February 9: BORO 2, BRIDGNORTH 1 Att: 787 Bullock and Gillett score the goals which take the Blues into third place.

February 13: FOREST GREEN ROVERS 2, BORO 3 Att: 383 Forest Green belie their lowly league position and make Boro work hard for the three points. Rosegreen (2) and Culpin (pen) scoring for Blues.

February 16: BORO 2, BILSTON TOWN 1 Att: 1,028 Another two goals from Paul Culpin put Boro back top.

February 20: BORO 1, NEWPORT 1 Att: 1,296 A penalty in the 85th minute by Culpin gave Boro a point against the Exiles.

February 24: EVESHAM 0, BORO 2 Att: 747 Gary Bradder and Peter Green wrap up the points for Boro at Common Road.

February 27: BORO 2, HINCKLEY TOWN 1 Att: 1,202 Boro complete the double over The Eagles with goals from Bullock and Rosegreen.

[Photograph caption:] Darren Bullock rises above the Bridgnorth defence to head home an Ian Cottrill corner kick for Borough's winner seven minutes from time.

JANUARY

May 17, 2026

JANUARY January 5: BORO 2,

JANUARY

January 5: BORO 2, TAMWORTH 1 (BCSLC3R) Att: 754 An own goal and one from Craig Gillett sees Boro through against local rivals Tamworth.

January 9: MURTON 1, BORO 2 (FAT1R) Att: 289 A long trek to the North-East saw the Blues come back with a hard-fought win with goals from Matt Tarry and Mark Rosegreen doing the business.

January 12: BORO 1, SUTTON COLDFIELD 2 Att: 907 Chris Wright's Royals flush out the Boro. Culpin scoring the only goal for Boro.

January 16: BORO 1, RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS 1 Att: 856 John Symonds scored in the 75th minute to salvage a point for the Boro.

January 19: BORO 3, ASTON VILLA 2 (BSCQF) Att: 1,124 Great turnout by the fans and a thoroughly-deserved victory over the Villa. Peter Green (2) and Culpin got their names on the scoresheet.

January 23: BARRI 1, BORO 4 Att: 341 A terrific display of attacking football capped with goals by Bullock (2) and Culpin (2).

January 26: BORO 0, HALESOWEN 5 (BCSLCQF) Att: 599 Back to earth with a bump for Nuneaton after the Barri game. Although the Halesowen offside trap did not help.

January 30: BORO 0, MARINE 1 (FAT2R) Att: 1,165 Boro lose out in a dull game against a big, physical northern side.

[Photograph caption:] Matt Terry gives Boro the lead in the 2-1 win over Murton from the North-East in the FA Trophy first round. Mark Rosegreen made it two on the day.

DECEMBER

May 16, 2026

December 5: REDDITCH 2,

DECEMBER

December 5: REDDITCH 2, BORO 3 Att: 369 Craig Gillett makes his debut for Boro while on loan from Kidderminster Harriers. Paul Culpin (2, 1 pen) and John Symonds seal the points for the Blues.

December 8: BURTON 0, BORO 3 (FAT3QRRep) Att: 1,019 A terrific result against their Beazer Premier league opponents. John Symonds, Mark Rosegreen and Paul Culpin causing the Brewers to droop.

December 12: HINCKLEY TOWN 1, BORO 5 Att: 664 Matt Tarry scored his first goal of the season followed by Tony Simpson, Paul Culpin getting a couple and Rosegreen completing the rout.

December 15: BORO 2, SOLIHULL 1 (BSC3R) Att: 497 Goals from Mark Rosegreen and Darren Bullock give Boro victory over last season's runaway Beazer Midland champions in the Birmingham Senior Cup.

December 19: STOURBRIDGE 0, BORO 2 Att: 483 Boro make it four points from six against the Glassboys as they suffer defeat at the hands of Boro after goals from Bullock and Culpin keep Boro at the top of the league.

December 28: BEDWORTH 2, BORO 1 Att: 2,009 Boro lose out to arch-rivals Bedworth in this Boxing Day derby with "Cully" scoring from the spot. The 2,009 fans that were at this game will probably remember it for "other things".

[Photograph caption:] Boro's man-of-the-match against Bton Albion, Mark Rosegreen, scores Borough's seed goal which knocked the Brewers out of the [FA] Trophy.

NOVEMBER

May 15, 2026

November 3: WEMBLEY 1,

NOVEMBER

November 3: WEMBLEY 1, BORO 2 (FAC4QR2ndRep) Att: 585 Wembley's Cup hopes die as Bullock and a winner from Tony Simpson in the 89th minute put Boro into the FA Cup 1st Round against Woking.

November 7: KING'S LYNN 0, BORO 2 Att: 385 Dave Whetton goes off with damaged knee ligaments which puts him out for three months. Rosegreen and Culpin secure the points for Boro.

November 10: LEICS UTD 0, BORO 3 (BCSLC2R) Att: 328 Boro complete the double over Leicester Unit. Cottrill, Rosegreen and Peter Green put Boro through.

November 14: WOKING 3, BORO 2 (FAC1R) Att: 3,280 Terrific turnout of fans, terrific performance from Boro. But where did all that extra time come from? Bullock and Culpin scoring for Boro. Rooney resigns. Goes to Worcester.

November 17: BORO 3, WM POLICE 2 (BSCUR) Att: 469 An arresting performance with Culpin (2) and Simpson sending down the Police.

November 21: BORO 2, LEICS UTD 0 Att: 793 Rosegreen gets a brace to make it three wins over Leicester United.

November 24: BORO 1, TAMWORTH 3 Att: 1,241 A below-par performance from Boro with "Cully" scoring from the spot.

November 28: BORO 0, BURTON ALBION 0 (FAT3QR) Att: 1,019 Burton take Borough back to Eton Park for replay.

[Photograph caption:] FA Cup joy and despair. Above left, Tony Simpson celebrates after scoring an 89th minute winner at Wembley, and the despair shows (right) after the defeat in the next round by Woking.

OCTOBER

May 14, 2026

OCTOBER October 3: NEWPORT 0,

OCTOBER

October 3: NEWPORT 0, BORO 3 Att: 668 A good win for Boro with goals coming from Dave Whetton, Paul Culpin and Peter Green getting his first in Boro colours.

October 6: BORO 0, VS RUGBY 0 (BCSLC1R1L) Att: 658 This first round, first leg Barclays Cup game saw Paul Culpin surprisingly left on the subs bench.

October 10: BORO 4, RAUNDS TOWN 0 (FAC3QR) Att: 1,206 Raunds, who had the result of the last round beating Northwich 2-0 at The Drift Field, were hit by Bullock, Cottrill, Rosegreen and Culpin, getting his 150th for the Boro.

October 17: BORO 3, CONGLETON TOWN 1 (FATQR) Att: 794 Culpin (2) and Bullock scoring to put Boro through to the next round of the FA Trophy.

October 20: VS RUGBY 0, BORO 1 (BCSLC1R2L) Att: 380 Peter Manuel makes his Boro debut and Darren "Mad Dog" Bullock hits the Boro's winner.

October 24: WEMBLEY 1, BORO 1 (FAC4QR) Att: 828 One down after 20 minutes, Boro equalised after 40 minutes with a Culpin header.

October 27: BORO 0, WEMBLEY 0 Att: 2,512 A dour match which saw Boro having to make the trip back to Wembley's Vale Park.

October 31: BORO 6, GRANTHAM 1 Att: 896 The Gingerbreads crumble as Cully collects his third hat-trick of the season plus two from Rosegreen and one from Simpson.

[Photograph caption:] Boro Chairman Howard Kerry hands over the commemorative plaque to Boro's ace scorer Paul Culpin to celebrate his 150 goals for the club.

SEPTEMBER

May 13, 2026

SEPTEMBER November 3: WEMBLEY 1,

SEPTEMBER

November 3: WEMBLEY 1, BORO 2 (FAC4QR2ndRep) Att: 585 Wembley's Cup hopes die as Bullock and a winner from Tony Simpson in the 89th minute put Boro into the FA Cup 1st Round against Woking.

November 7: KING'S LYNN 0, BORO 2 Att: 385 Dave Whetton goes off with damaged knee ligaments which puts him out for three months. Rosegreen and Culpin secure the points for Boro.

November 10: LEICS UTD 0, BORO 3 (BCSLC2R) Att: 228 Boro complete the double over Leicester United. Cottrill, Rosegreen and Peter Green put Boro through.

November 14: WOKING 3, BORO 2 (FAC1R) Att: 3,280 Terrific turnout of fans, terrific performance from Boro. But where did all that extra time come from? Bullock and Culpin scoring for Boro. Rooney resigns. Goes to Worcester.

November 17: BORO 3, WM POLICE 2 (BSCUR) Att: 469 An arresting performance with Culpin (2) and Simpson sending down the Police.

November 21: BORO 2, LEICS UTD 0 Att: 793 Rosegreen gets a brace to make it three wins over Leicester this season.

November 24: BORO 1, TAMWORTH 3 Att: 1,241 A below-par performance from Boro with "Cully" scoring from the spot.

November 28: BORO 0, BURTON ALBION 0 (FAT3QR) Att: 1,019 Burton take Borough back to Eton Park for replay.

[Photograph caption:] John Symonds (out of picture) rifles in the winner for Boro's 2-1 result against Matlock Town in the FA Cup.

AUGUST

May 12, 2026

AUGUST PRE-SEASON knocks and strains

AUGUST

PRE-SEASON knocks and strains gave Nuneaton Borough a minor injury crisis before the start of the season which kicked off on August 22. Several players were carrying niggling injuries that were picked up in pre-season friendly games. Paul Culpin was struggling to shake off a groin strain and Tony Simpson was doubtful with an ankle injury along with Dave Whetton who was not 100 per cent fit. Fans were concerned at the time about the future of Paul Culpin at the Boro. The then manager George Rooney said: "Paul's future is virtually settled now and I can't see any problems in keeping him at the club."

August 22: BORO 1, STOURBRIDGE 1 Att: 716 Nuneaton Borough kicked off the 1992-93 season against the Glassboys with a 1-1. Peter Albut was on the mark for Boro.

August 25: BILSTON TOWN 3, BORO 4 Att: 208 Always difficult opponents for the Blues, Bilston again made it tough for Nuneaton but goals from Ian Cottrill, Paul Culpin (2), Rosegreen and Twigger (pen) gained Boro the three points at Queen Street.

August 29: BORO 2 v BOLDMERE 1 (FA Cup Pre) Att: 515 Nuneaton laced Boldmere St Michael's in the FA Cup Preliminary Round at Manor Park and went on to win with goals from Paul Culpin and Mark Rosegreen. This result meant that Boro went on to meet Leicester United in the next round in September.

[Photograph caption:] Nuneaton Borough players being put through their paces in a pre-season training session.

'ROSIE' REVELS IN MUD

May 2, 2026

'ROSIE' REVELS IN MUD

'ROSIE' REVELS IN MUD

NUNEATON BOROUGH 2 LEICESTER UNITED 0 NUNEATON Borough battled through a strength-sapping quagmire at Manor Park on Saturday against luckless Leicester United to further reinforce their cherished promotion claims.

It was the third time this season that the two sides had met and despite the appalling conditions no one watching could say they did not get the full value of the entrance fee.

Striker Mark Rosegreen had an inspired match, revelling in the action and deservedly scoring both goals to take his season's tally to nine. And Ian Cottrill was a rock in defence, taking on an unaccustomed role to marshall the back line and playing a major part in containing Leicester.

Two goals for striker

AT MANOR PARK

Boro', who are rapidly becoming early goal specialists, struck in the third minute when John Symonds's pass put Kevan Kane clear on the left, his centre finding ROSEGREEN who squeezed the ball home past the diving Ian Marsden. Leicester were unlucky not to square the game two minutes later when Alan Liquorish fired a shot over the bar from the edge of the Boro' penalty area. As the odd spot of rain turned into a torrential downpour ball control became increasingly difficult and Bullock went close to adding a second when Marsden fumbled a free kick from Brian Mofgford, Kennedy clearing off the line. With 23 minutes gone Tony Simpson made a lone charge from deep in his own half to the edge of the Leicester area but with Symonds unmarked on the left he hung onto the ball too long and was overwhelmed by defenders. The visitors did not lack determination as they pressed forward but luck was not on their side as first Neil Dorsett, denied by 'keeper Peter Manuel and Anton Thomas, slipping at the last second as he looked

certain to score ensured that Boro' stayed ahead. With ten minutes to the half Boro' blitzed United's goal with attacks going in left right and centre, Simpson, Rosegreen and Paul Culpin all going close but the visitors clung on. With the second half three minutes old Rosegreen was unlucky not to make it two when he ran onto a perfect through ball from Darren Bullock only to shoot wide. Brian Mofgford's 51st minute corner was cleared to Bullock whose through ball set Culpin up only for his half struck shot to be turned away for a corner. Liquorish drew the save of the match from Manuel in the 63rd when he climbed to meet a centre from Cheadle only to see his point-blank range header tipped over the bar. It was Leicester's best chance to get on level terms and they were punished six minutes later when Boro' went 2-1 up. It was ROSEGREEN, sliding in to push the ball over the line, and finish off a Boro' attack that left a Culpin shot stuck in the mud with two defenders failing to clear. In spite of their uphill task, United continued the struggle, but the final quarter was marked by a whole series of Boro' corner kicks, substitute Peter Green going close with a shot and a close range header in a minute of frenzied action. At the final whistle the pitch resembled a first world war battlefield and if the weather does not improve over the next 24 hours tomorrow night's league fixture against Tamworth could be in doubt.

Borough: Manuel, Wade, Kane, Bullock, Ridding, Cottrill, Simpson, Culpin, Rosegreen, Mofgford, Symonds (P Green, 67). Sub: Martin.

Attendance: 793.

– JOHN ELLIS

LEICESTER UNITED 0 NUNEATON BOROUGH 3

April 27, 2026

LEICESTER UNITED 0 NUNEATON BOROUGH 3 LEICESTER UNITED 0 NUNEATON

LEICESTER UNITED 0 NUNEATON BOROUGH 3 DETERMINED Borough extended their unbeaten run to 21 matches last night when cruising to an impressive victory over Leicester United at Winchester Road in the Barclays Commercial Services Cup second round.

IAN Cottrill got George Rooney's men off to a flying start with a goal inside two minutes as Boro' continued where they left off at Kings Lynn last Saturday.

The stunning opener came from a Brian Mofgford corner which eluded top goal scorer Paul Culpin for COTTRILL to stab the ball home from 10 yards. It was the midfielder's second goal this season against United, his 90th minute effort in September setting Boro off on their current FA Cup run. Boro, without injured skipper Dave Whetton, looked to hold on to their unbeaten record this season and did not allow United to settle. The bitter cold had barely returned to numb the travelling band of Boro supporters when they were warmed by the Blues' second goal. A 13th minute cross from the left was headed on by Cottrill to ROSEGREEN who buried the ball in the net with a spectacular 'bicycle' kick from six yards. With the two-goal edge Boro's grip on the game increased and John Symonds in particular was in superb form, ripping through United on the left and linking well with Kevan Kane. Leicester had a chance to cut the deficit on the half hour from a header by midfielder David Tonge but Boro held firm and quickly broke back. With eight minutes to go to the half Cottrill had a chance to put Boro further ahead when a Symonds cross was knocked on by Culpin but the final touch wasn't strong enough to beat 'keeper Ian Marsden. Dangerman Mark Rosegreen needed treatment with seconds to go when he was chopped down by United's number five Chris Tonge who earned himself a booking for his troubles. Tony Simpson came on for Darren Bullock in the second half giving Boro extra width on the right. United started to put some nice moves together as the half wore on giving Boro some anxious moments at the back, Matt Tarry being involved in the thick of the action and getting in a telling through ball to Symonds on 67 minutes. Symonds's cross was picked up by Rosegreen whose shot from the edge of the box was scrambled away. A moment close a minute later as United pressed forward and it looked as though Boro would cave under the barrage, Alan Liquorish was unlucky with a close-range header that flew straight to 'keeper Peter Manuel. With two minutes to go Peter GREEN, replacing Rosegreen, put the seal on a fine night's work by the visitors, striking home the rebound after Culpin's acute-angled drive had struck the inside of the post.

'We're on our way!'

April 26, 2026

'We're on our way!'

'We're on our way!'

[Box caption:] Mark Rosegreen points the way after Paul Culpin scored his first and Boro's second goal

[Jersey on player in foreground reads:] BREW XI

Rosegreen's double keeps Boro bubbling

April 24, 2026

Rosegreen's double keeps Boro

Rosegreen's double keeps Boro bubbling

Nuneaton Borough ...2 Leicester Utd. ...0

TWO-GOAL Mark Rosegreen was the Borough hero, spearheading them to a vital Beazer Midland victory as they battled their way through the Manor Park quagmire.

Rosegreen gave Borough the comfort of an early lead and then put the issue beyond doubt midway through the second half as Nuneaton completed their third away win of the campaign over their Leicester visitors.

Goal man: Mark Rosegreen who struck in each half

BORO EXTEND

April 23, 2026

BORO EXTEND

BORO EXTEND UNBEATEN RUN

Deadly Rosegreen leads the way

April 19, 2026

Deadly Rosegreen leads the way

Deadly Rosegreen leads the way

BURTON ALBION 0 NUNEATON BOROUGH 3

BRILLIANT Borough bewildered Burton out of the FA Trophy in devastating style at Eton Park last night to book themselves a first round trip to County Durham to face the ambitious Gateshead — previously Morton.

Borough took total command from the outset and it was as though they always had it in their grasp to deny the Burton defenders in an excellent away performance.

Borough's pace was always evident throughout the game, their defence alert and Rosegreen was causing constant problems.

Borough matched them with the pace of the game — with pace and running that Burton simply could not live with.

Borough produced some fine running and Rosegreen proved himself after one corner — laying one on for the Borough score.

Tremendous

It was a post-goals threat when Jim Barron hit the crossbar and Andy Hollis the post during yet another hour's determined resistance from Burton — but that was their only danger during the whole 90 minutes.

But while Rosegreen rode the glory, it was Bradder who had to be thanked — laying on the first goal of the game from a corner and then whipping across one of the longest ever passes he'll ever make to set up Fitzpatrick and Rosegreen.

Littered

Chances were littered as both teams showed their quality throughout — the game and the occasion producing some fine football on both sides.

Clinical

Ian Bullions led the keeper through the Borough 90 minutes in place of a goal on the line — Clarke got it in the end.

– SPORTS EDITOR DEREK BROWN AT ETON PARK

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