Boston United forward Tom Cursons has emerged as a key attacking force for the Pilgrims, scoring nine goals in just 17 appearances since his arrival. The 24-year-old's impact, including a hat-trick at Scunthorpe United, has been central to the club's late-season form that secured a 12th-place finish in the National League.
Cursons joined Boston United from Harrogate Town and quickly signed a multi-year deal. His goals have been decisive, with the only strikes in 1-0 victories over both Sutton United and Gateshead. Before his move to York Road, the forward had spells with Ilkeston Town, Walton & Hersham United, Gainsborough Trinity, and Barwell. His current form is a bright spot as Boston United look to build on their mid-table security, sitting 12th with 6 points from 4 games this season.
Tom Cursons has been directly responsible for securing points for Boston United. Beyond the sheer volume of nine goals, his strikes have often been match-winners. The hat-trick scored away at Scunthorpe United was a standout individual performance that demonstrated his finishing ability. His contributions in tight games, like the solitary goals against Sutton and Gateshead, show a player who can deliver under pressure. This output has been vital for a team that scored 4 goals and conceded 3 in its opening four fixtures of the current campaign, resulting in a +1 goal difference.
The man overseeing Boston United's project is manager Paul Hirst, who possesses significant promotion pedigree. Hirst famously spearheaded Grimsby Town's successive promotion campaigns, ending their six-year Football League exile by beating Forest Green Rovers in the 2016 play-off final. He later returned to Blundell Park and guided the Mariners back to the EFL at the first time of asking after a 2021 relegation. His career has also included spells at Shrewsbury Town, where he guided a bottom-placed side to safety and later led them to a play-off final, and a brief stint in the Championship with Ipswich Town.
Hirst's managerial journey has seen him work alongside Rob Scott, a former Rotherham United teammate, at both Ilkeston and Boston United. Their partnership began when they moved to Grimsby Town together in March 2011. While Hirst's recent tenures at Shrewsbury and his second spell at Grimsby ended after difficult runs of form, his experience in achieving promotion is a core part of his resume at the Jakemans Community Stadium.
Boston United faced Boreham Wood in a recent fixture at the Jakemans Community Stadium in September. On that occasion, the Pilgrims fell to a 2-0 defeat. The goals for the visitors came in the second half, with Zak Brunt and Abdul Abdulmalik finding the net. This result is part of the recent context for a Boston side whose current form reads LWWL. You can review the team's upcoming schedule on our fixtures page.
As of late August, Boston United holds 12th position in the National League table. They have accumulated 6 points from their first four matches, recording two wins and two losses. The team's goal difference stands at +1, having scored 4 and conceded 3. In the early title race, they find themselves 6 points behind the current leaders, Sutton United. The club will be aiming to close that gap and improve upon last season's 12th-place finish. Fans can track the team's progress on our standings page.
The immediate focus for Paul Hirst and his squad is to convert their promising individual performances, like those from Tom Cursons, into more consistent team results. With a multi-year contract, Cursons is set to be a fixture in the attack as Boston United looks to climb the table from its current mid-table berth and reduce the points deficit to the summit.
