Boston United have lost midfielder Jordan Richards, who has signed a two-year deal with another club.

What happened?

Richards' departure comes after fellow midfielder Frankie Maguire left for York City. Boston United manager Paul Hurst must now find replacements for the duo.

Why it matters for Boston United

The loss of Richards and Maguire is a significant blow to the team, which finished 12th in the England National League with 59 points from 46 games, earning 15 wins, 14 draws, and 17 losses. Their recent form has been WWDWD, with a notable 3-1 win over Hartlepool on 2026-04-25.

What comes next?

Hurst has already made one signing, bringing in experienced midfielder Gavan Holohan from Hartlepool. Further announcements are expected soon. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 12th | | Points | 59 | | Recent form | WWDWD | | Last result | Boston United 3-1 Hartlepool | Richards, who is about to turn 29, has made 165 appearances for Boston United across three permanent seasons and one earlier loan spell. He was part of the team that won promotion back to the National League in 2024. Hurst had anticipated the possible departure of Richards and Maguire, saying that recruitment could be a slow, patient process. He stated that the club must move on and try to find adequate replacements, which will be difficult. The team is now focused on finding new players to improve their chances of bettering last season's 12th place finish.