TODAY'S OPPONENTS Nuneaton Borough FC Club History contd

March 2008 saw a takeover from the board that had run the club since 1991 The new directors soon found they had inherited excessive debts despite the sale of Manor Park to property developers. The new club reverted to its former name of Nuneaton Town and were demoted two divisions from Conference North to Southern League Midland Division One Following the demotion to the Southern League Midlands Division the club gained promotion following a play-off final victory over Chasetown

The next season, 2009/10, Nuneaton found themselves in the Southern League Premier Division. After a slow start the team went on a fantastic run that saw them beaten only once at home and included a run of 14 straight victories, narrowing a 24 point gap between the leaders Farnborough to just 2 points at the end of the season. Again, the play-offs beckoned and a 6-0 thrashing of big spending Brackley Town in the semifinal saw home advantage given to Nuneaton who faced Chippenham Town. The final went into extra time and it was befitting that a local player, Eddie Nisevic, who had come through the ranks, got the winning goal returning Nuneaton to the Conference North

Nuneaton’s return to the Conference North where the club spent the next two seasons, which included a play semi final finish in first season and the second season seen Boro clinch promotion via 1-0 play off final victory away at Gainsborough Trinity The result seen Boro return to the Conference Premier after a nine year absence, 2012-13 season despite being the bottom four for most of campaign, managed to see Boro perform a great escape after a good run of form Boro climbed up to 15th despite having one of the league’s smallest budget’s and still being a part time outfit

The 2014-15 season were difficult times for the Boro, as following the departure of Kevin Wilkin to Wrexham, the club struggled to adjust to life without their former gaffer. Boro finished the league bottom which sending them back to the Conference North.

In season 2015/16 seen Boro return to the Conference North, a lot of changes behind the scenes, the club had new ownership and also appointed a new manager in Kevin Wilson as well as becoming a full time outfit as the club looked to bounce back at the first attempt. A 3 point deduction cost them a place in the play-offs as they finished 6th

In season 2016/17, after a difficult start which seen the club fall into the bottom three, Kevin Wilson was replaced as manager by Tommy Wright. A nine match unbeaten run helped Boro achieve a midtable finish.

The following campaign seen a repeat from the previous season which saw Boro again struggling at the wrong end of the table when, in October, manager Tommy Wright quit the club to take over at Darlington He was replaced by Tunisian Dino Maamria who turned the teams fortunes around, guiding them to midtable safety This remarkable turnaround earned him a move into league football when he was appointed as manager of Stevenage in March 2018 Gary Charles took charge for the remainder of the season with Boro finishing in 13th place

The summer of 2018 club reverted to their former name Nuneaton Borough after overwhelming support for the change from supporters However, the Club was in turmoil off the pitch and almost went out of existence on several occasions Only the staff and supporters outstanding dedication kept the Club alive and the arrival of lifelong Boro fan Jimmy Ginnelly as manager, and subsequently chairman, saw the Club survive. Inevitably such turmoil had an impact on the playing side and Boro were relegated from the National League North.

Following the season of relegation and uncertainty it was time for a fresh start for Boro, which seen the club go back to a part time outfit, in a season that never was! Boro competed in the Southern League Central Premier Division, however by March 2020 the season was abandoned due to covid.

The 2021-22 season Boro finally complete a season in full following to seasons of cancellations due to covid, despite a several number of signings being made Boro struggled for the first half of the season with the team struggling to get wins and keep clean sheets, by Christmas Boro were bottom of the league. However, following some new coaching staff arrivals Boro season made a U-turn becoming a hard team to beat and become defensively solid Boro managed to climb out of the relegation zone

Tony Breeden

Joined the Boro in November 2019 after beginning the season at Bromsgrove Sporting His previous clubs include Kidderminster Harriers, Tamworth and Leamington He made his Boro debut in a 2-2 draw against Royston Town.

Liam Castle

Veteran keeper reunites with his former manager Jimmy Ginnelly, after spending 15 years with Barwell. Joining the Boro during the summer.

Scott McManus

Club captain, Experienced defender who began his career as an apprentice with Manchester United Played with Prestwich Heys, Curzon Ashton and Crewe Alexandra before settling at Halifax Town where he made 250 appearances

Jaden Charles

A left back who joined the club in December 2021 on loan from League 2 side Mansfield Town now signed permanently. The young defender started his career at Derby County.

Cameron McWilliams

The pacey defender joined the Boro in December 2021 and had previously been at Northampton Town and Cardiff City U23’s before moving to St Ives

Lathaniel Rowe-Turner

Making a return to Boro having previously played at Liberty Way back in 2016 on Loan from Kidderminster Harriers. An experienced defender who certainly knows this level well having joined from Stourbridge during the summer.

Chukwuemeka Beeker

The defender was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, his father is Nigerian and he holds a Nigerian passport Began with Eastwood Community FC till the end of the 2018-19 season, and joined Tamworth before moving on to Belper Town in September 2021 Signed for Boro from Belper Town in March 2022

Chris Cox

The 29 year old right back joins Boro this summer from local rivals Tamworth. Despite his natural position being a right back, Cox can be flexible and can easily slot into a central defensive position.

Joe Magunda

Central defender who joined back in January from Stratford Town, in Joe’s early years of football, he came through the youth ranks at Leicester City In his career Joe as played for Woking, Leamington and Tamworth

Ryan Beswick

Another player making a return to Liberty Way, a highly rated midfielder who played for last played for Boro back 2017, spending one season with the club. Since then, Beswick has been with local rivals Tamworth. Making over an 100 appearances for the Lambs.

Bilal Yafai

Joined Boro in January 2022 from local rivals Tamworth, Yafai is starting his second stint with the club after a short spell with the team in 2015

Isaiah Osbourne

The former Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Blackpool and Walsall midfielder initially joined the club in October 2019 before re-signing with the Boro in October 2021.

Aaron Forde

Joined in February 2022 from local rivals Tamworth, Forde spent two years at the Lambs after joining from Stourbridge. The midfielder as also played for Rushall Olympic, Sutton Coldfield Town, Halesowen Town, Bedworth United, Romulus and Walsall.

Prince Mancinelli

Arriving fresh from promotion winning side Belper Town, The 21 year old Italian born midfield comes in with high expectations Manicinelli is a physical player with an outstanding work rate and is certainly known to be capable of turning defence into attack.

Charlie Dowd

A young bright midfielder who joined the club back in January from Alvechurch. The midfielder started his days coming through the youth setup at Burton Albion before a move to Bromsgrove Sporting.

Max Brogan

Young upcoming 18-year-old midfielder signed recently from Barwell, comes with huge potential

Kane Richards

The 27 year old striker joins Boro from Basford United, Richards best known for his pace and his ability on the ball. The striker came through the youth academy ranks at Derby County.

Kyle Storer

Making his second spell at Boro who joined this January, Storer is a well known figure amongst non-league known for his strength, power, presence and leadership Midfielder Storer previously played for Boro between 2008-2011 Helping them to back to back promotion, since then Kyle as played for Kidderminster Harriers, Cheltenham Town and Solihull Moors as well as early spells with Tamworth and Atherstone Town

Tyrell Waite

Making a return to Boro having previously played for the club twice, most recently in 2016. The winger comes in with lots of experience at this level. Joining from Coalville Town the winger is certainly not afraid to have a go at goal and has certainly be rewarded having scored on number of occasions.

Luke Benbow

A powerful striker who was born in Birmingham He started his career at The Glen Hoddle Academy, and gained experience with Solihull Moors, Hednesford Town and Redditch United He joined Boro in June 2019 for an undisclosed fee from Stourbridge He finished Boro’s top goal scorer in the 2019/20 season.

Rev James

An exciting, pacey, attacking player whose previous clubs include Oxford United and Ashton United. Signed on loan from Basford Utd in March 2022. Signing permanently in the summer.

Daniel Edmonds

Promoted recently from the Boro Under 18’s, comes recognised as a player with future potential

Benjamin Adomako

Promoted recently from the Boro Academy setup, player showing good future prospect.

Devine Okyere

Promoted recently from the Boro Academy setup, player showing good future prospect.

Matt Stenson

Joining Boro straight from National League Side FC Halifax Town, the 28 year old striker spent most of last season recovering from injury however Stenson did return in time to help support Halifax in the play off campaign at the end of the season The Hinckley born striker is certainly known to be an handful for defenders, having netted 20 goals at this level with Barwell only a few seasons back.

Manager- Jim Ginnelly

Celebrating his fourth season at the club as manager and owner. Jim took over the Boro during the club struggles of 2018-19 season which seen the club struggling on and off the field Since relegation from the Conference North in 2019, Jim has managed to steady the ship Giving Boro some solid foundations Previously Jimmy has managed Nuneaton Stockingford AA, Atherstone Town and Barwell