Career Timeline of Paul Bastock: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Paul Bastock, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Paul Anthony Bastock is an English former professional footballer and current manager. He played as a goalkeeper throughout his career. Details about his specific accomplishments or teams managed are not provided in the prompt.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1987: FA Youth Cup Win

In 1987, Paul Bastock, as a member of the Coventry City youth team, won the FA Youth Cup, beating a Southampton youth side.

October 1988: Loan to Bath City

In October 1988, Paul Bastock played once on loan for Bath City, during his time with Cambridge United, in a 1–1 draw against VS Rugby.

1988: Career Begins

In 1988, Paul Bastock's professional football career began. He went on to represent more than twenty clubs.

1990: Signs for Kettering Town

In 1990, Paul Bastock transferred to Kettering Town after a season with Fisher Athletic, where he spent two years.

1992: Signs for Boston United

In 1992, Paul Bastock signed for Boston United after a brief loan at Aylesbury United. His next 12 years with the club were to prove the best of his footballing career.

1998: Boston Moved to Southern Premier League

In 1998, Boston United were moved to the Southern Premier League and their fortunes took an upturn. Bastock helped them to a second-place finish in the 1998–99 season.

2000: Promoted Back to the Conference

In 2000, Paul Bastock helped Boston United win the league and get promoted back to the Conference.

2002: Boston Promoted to Football League Third Division

In 2002, Boston were promoted to the Football League Third Division, with Paul Bastock missing just one game all season as Boston won the Conference.

October 2004: Leaves Boston, Joins and Leaves Scarborough

In October 2004, Paul Bastock was awarded a testimonial match for his great service to Boston United before leaving to join Scarborough. He only stayed with Scarborough for one week, before leaving due to family and travelling issues.

November 2004: Signs for St Albans City

In November 2004, Paul Bastock signed for Conference South side St Albans City after a brief stint with Dagenham & Redbridge.

2004: Saves Penalty Against Yeovil

Throughout the 2003-04 season, Paul Bastock remained first choice goalkeeper for Boston United, the highlight of which was saving a penalty from Yeovil's Gavin Williams to help his side to a 3-2 win.

2005: Consecutive League Games for St Albans

From November 23, 2004 Paul played in 84 consecutive league games for St Albans. During the 2005-06 season he was named Supporters Player of the Year.

November 2006: Suspension After FA Cup Tie

On November 10, 2006 Paul Bastock received a suspension after being sent off in an FA Cup tie against Yeading, ending his run of 84 consecutive league games for St Albans.

2006: Goalkeeping Coach with Boston United

In 2006, Paul Bastock took a position as part-time goalkeeping coach with Boston United, while still playing for St Albans.

May 2007: Joins Rushden & Diamonds

In May 2007, Paul Bastock joined Rushden & Diamonds after St Alban's relegation from the Conference.

February 2008: Released by Rushden & Diamonds

In February 2008, Paul Bastock was released by Rushden & Diamonds and rejoined St Albans City the following month.

March 2011: Rejoins Boston United

In March 2011, Paul Bastock rejoined his former club, Boston United.

2012: Plays for Worksop Town

In 2012, Paul Bastock spent the 2012–13 season at Worksop Town.

2013: Rejoins St Albans City for Third Time

In 2013, it was announced that Paul Bastock would be rejoining St Albans City for a third time for the 2013–14 season.

October 2014: Signs for St Neots Town

In October 2014, Paul Bastock moved up a division to sign for St Neots Town, where he would go on to play his 1,000th game in senior football.

2014: Joins Royston Town

In the summer of 2014, after one season with St Albans City, Paul Bastock joined Royston Town, linking up with ex-St Albans manager Steve Castle.

2015: Released by St Neots Town

In 2015, despite being a regular for St Neots Town, Paul Bastock was released by the club along with Matt Spring.

2015: Moves to Dunstable Town

In the summer of 2015, Paul Bastock moved to league counterparts Dunstable Town.

January 2016: Moves to Stamford

In January 2016, Paul Bastock moved to Stamford.

September 2017: Signs for Wisbech Town on Dual Registration

On 21 September 2017 Paul Bastock signed for Wisbech Town on dual registration terms, while being at Corby Town.

October 2017: Leaves Corby Town

On 2 October 2017 Paul Bastock announced that his stay at Corby Town had ended.

2017: Announces Retirement

At the end of the 2017–18 season at the age of 48 Paul Bastock announced his retirement from playing and joined the coaching staff of Grantham Town.

2017: Departs Stamford

In the summer of 2017, Paul Bastock departed Stamford, having been sidelined by injury for parts of his time at the Lincolnshire-based club.

March 2018: Returns to Kettering Town

In March 2018, Paul Bastock returned to Kettering Town on dual registration.

August 2018: Comes Out of Retirement for One Final Game

On 27 August 2018 Paul Bastock was called upon at short notice to come out of retirement for one final league game due to injury, playing in the Northern Premier League fixture away to Basford United.

October 2018: Signs for Pinchbeck United

On 18 October 2018, Paul Bastock signed for Pinchbeck United.

November 2018: Joins King's Lynn Town as Assistant Manager

In November 2018, on 1 November, Paul Bastock joined King's Lynn Town as assistant manager.

March 2021: Named as Substitute for Notts County Fixture

In March 2021, at the age of 50, Paul Bastock was named as a substitute for an away fixture against Notts County in the National League.

May 2021: Last Bench Appearance

On 25 May 2021, Paul Bastock made his latest appearance on the bench for a National League match.

December 2021: Leaves King's Lynn Town

In December 2021, on 10 December, Paul Bastock left King's Lynn Town.

January 2022: Announced as Kettering Town's New Assistant Manager

On 23 January 2022, Paul Bastock was announced as Kettering Town's new assistant manager, alongside Ian Culverhouse.

May 2022: Leaves Kettering Town

On 15 May 2022, Paul Bastock left Kettering Town, along with Ian Culverhouse.

August 2022: Returns to Playing for Deeping Rangers

On 13 August 2022, Paul Bastock returned to playing for a United Counties League Premier Division North match for Deeping Rangers.

September 2022: Returns to Boston United

In September 2022, Paul Bastock returned to Boston United for the role of the assistant manager, once again to Ian Culverhouse.

October 2022: Unused Substitute for Boston United in FA Cup Tie

On 4 October 2022, Paul Bastock was an unused substitute for Boston United in the FA Cup tie against Basford United.

October 2024: Leaves Boston After Culverhouse Sacking

Paul Bastock left Boston on 28 October 2024 after Ian Culverhouse was sacked.

November 2024: Appointed Assistant Manager at St Albans City

On 28 November 2024, Paul Bastock was appointed as assistant manager at National League South club St Albans City, alongside Ian Culverhouse.

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