Boston United see former winger Liam McCarron head to a Scottish Premiership trial with St Johnstone, hoping the 25‑year‑old can climb back into full‑time football.

What’s the latest on McCarron’s career?

McCarron left the Pilgrims at the end of the 2025/26 season, having joined on a short‑term deal in February. He featured twice for Boston United before being released, and reports now place him at McDiarmid Park this week to impress manager Simo Valakari. The Perth club are gearing up for life in Scotland’s top tier, offering the ex‑Leeds United player a chance to earn a contract.

Why does this matter for Boston United?

Boston United currently sit 12th in the National League with 59 points from 46 games, a recent form of WWDWD and a 4‑game winning streak. The club’s recent 3‑1 victory over Hartlepool on 25 April shows they can produce results, but losing a player with Premier League experience highlights the squad’s turnover. McCarron’s departure underscores the challenge of retaining talent capable of stepping up to higher levels.

How did McCarron reach this point?

The Carlisle United academy product broke into senior football as a teenager, making 20 appearances before moving to Leeds United in 2019. He logged a single Premier League appearance for Leeds, then signed for Stoke City, spent time on loan at Port Vale, and later joined Northampton Town, where he made 16 league appearances and scored once in the 2024/25 season before injury curtailed his campaign. After a brief spell at Boston United, his next move could be north of the border if he impresses during the trial.

What could happen next?

If McCarron convinces Valakari, he could sign a contract that puts him back in a top‑flight environment, a swift step up from the National League. For Boston United, his exit frees a wage slot but also removes a player with experience at higher levels, potentially opening space for a younger prospect to step into the left‑wing role.

Boston United’s season stats read: 63 goals scored, 67 conceded, a –4 goal difference, and they sit 49 points behind leaders York in the title race. The club’s recent form of four wins and a draw in the last five matches reflects a team fighting to climb the table, even as they navigate player turnover.