Draw was no bore

Leamington played out a 0-0 draw with Boston United at the New Windmill Ground in front of a crowd of 792, but it was no bore draw. More was at stake for Boston United who were hoping to keep their play off hopes alive, but both sides battled away in what was often an end to end match. Both goalkeepers had an excellent game, although Boston's Lewis King looked as if he had injured himself at the end of the game by landing heavily.

Boston won an early corner, then Lee Chilton shot wide after good work by the tireless Danny Newton. The visitors hit the crossbar after they burst through, but their player looked offside, but the lino on the stand side had difficulty in raising his flag. Tony Breeden had to make a good save from a fiercely driven shot from distance. Nathan Hicks had a great run which led to a corner. Boston charm merchant Ricky Miller got a yellow card for dissent after disputing a Brakes free kick. Ryan Higgins picked up an unnecessary yellow card for a foul. Tony Breeden had been kept busy throughout the half with a number of on target shots but always dealt with them confidently.

In the second half the vociferous visiting contingent kept up their interventions, appealing for a penalty more than once. Boston headed over from a corner and then had their best chance of the game after another corner when they were gifted a free header but were not able to make use of it. Leamington had their best chance of the game when Danny Newton was one on one with the keeper, but somehow he managed to make a fingertip save. The referee somehow found five minutes to add on, but although most of the play was in Leamington's half, they stood firm. Liam Daly was solid in defence throughout.

The result and the performance shows how much progress we have made since a poor 2-0 defeat at Boston back in August. The day was only spoilt by a poor choice of music on the PA about which a number of people complained.