History of Paul Bastock in Timeline

Paul Anthony Bastock is an English former professional football player and current manager, known for his career as a goalkeeper. His extensive professional playing career spanned several decades and included appearances for numerous clubs. Following his playing career, he transitioned into management, leveraging his experience and knowledge of the game to guide teams from the sidelines. Details beyond his role as a player and manager are not provided.

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May 1970: Paul Bastock's Birth

In May 1970, Paul Anthony Bastock was born. He is an English professional football manager and former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

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1987: FA Youth Cup win

In 1987, Paul Bastock was a member of Coventry City's FA Youth Cup winning side that beat a Southampton youth side.

October 1988: Loan to Bath City

In October 1988, Paul Bastock played once on loan for Bath City, a 1–1 draw against VS Rugby.

1988: Start of Paul Bastock's career

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

1990: Transferred to Kettering Town

In 1990, Paul Bastock transferred to Kettering Town after a season with Fisher Athletic.

1992: Snapped up by Boston United

In 1992, Paul Bastock was signed by Boston United after a brief period on loan at Aylesbury United.

1993: Player of the Season

Despite conceding 69 goals in 42 games during the 1992-1993 season, Bastock was voted Player of the Season by supporters.

1998: Moved to the Southern Premier League

In 1998, Boston United moved to the Southern Premier League, marking an upturn in their fortunes with Bastock.

2000: Promotion to the Conference

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

2002: Conference Champions

In 2002, Boston United won the Conference, and Bastock missed just one game all season.

2002: Player of the Season Award

In the 2002-2003 season, Paul Bastock won the Player of the Season award for the second time, ten years after last winning it.

2003: Penalty Save

During the 2003-2004 season, Bastock saved a penalty from Yeovil's Gavin Williams to help Boston to a 3–2 win.

October 2004: Joined Scarborough

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

November 2004: Signed by St Albans City

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

2004: Loss of first-team place

In the summer of 2004, Boston signed Nathan Abbey, and Bastock was unable to regain his first-team place.

April 2005: Voted Boston's 'all-time cult hero'

In April 2005, Paul Bastock, having played 679 games in all competitions for the club, was voted as Boston's 'all-time cult hero' by viewers of the BBC show Football Focus.

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2005: Supporters Player of the Year

During the 2005–06 season, Paul Bastock was named Supporters Player of the Year, having kept a club record seven consecutive home clean sheets and also equalled the record of six consecutive clean sheets home or away.

November 2006: Suspension after FA Cup tie

On November 10, 2006, Paul Bastock's streak of 84 consecutive league games for St Albans was broken after he received a suspension after being sent off in an FA Cup tie against Yeading.

2006: Goalkeeping Coach

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

May 2007: Joined Rushden & Diamonds

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

February 2008: Rejoined St Albans City

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

March 2011: Rejoined Boston United

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

2012: Played for Worksop Town

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

February 2013: Son's scholarship deal

On 22 February 2013, Paul Bastock's son Callum moved to Grimsby Town on a two-year scholarship deal.

2013: Rejoined St Albans City for third time

In 2013, Paul Bastock rejoined St Albans City for a third time for the 2013–14 season.

October 2014: Signed for St Neots Town

In October 2014, Paul Bastock moved to St Neots Town, where he would play his 1,000th game in senior football.

2014: Joined Royston Town

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

2015: Released by St Neots Town

In 2015, Paul Bastock was released by St Neots Town along with Matt Spring.

2015: Moved to Dunstable Town

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

January 2016: Moved to Stamford

In January 2016, Paul Bastock moved to Stamford.

September 2017: Signed for Wisbech Town

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

October 2017: Ended stay at Corby Town

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

2017: Announced 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: Left Stamford

In the summer of 2017, Paul Bastock departed Stamford.

March 2018: Returned to Kettering Town

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

August 2018: Came out of retirement

On August 27, 2018, Paul Bastock came out of retirement for one final league game due to injury, playing in the Northern Premier League fixture away to Basford United.

October 2018: Signed for Pinchbeck United

On 18 October 2018, Paul Bastock signed for Pinchbeck United, and some days later made an appearance with the club on a UCL League Cup game.

November 2018: Joined King's Lynn Town

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

November 2018: Joined King's Lynn Town as assistant manager

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

March 2021: Named as a substitute

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

May 2021: Appeared on the bench

On 25 May 2021, Paul Bastock appeared on the bench for King's Lynn Town.

December 2021: Left King's Lynn Town

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

January 2022: Became Kettering Town's assistant manager

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

May 2022: Left Kettering Town

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

August 2022: Returned 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: Returned to Boston United as assistant manager

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

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

October 2024: Left Boston United

On 28 October 2024, Paul Bastock left Boston United 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, once again alongside Ian Culverhouse.