We’re deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mick Lyon, who played for Boston FC’s youth teams in the early days of his football career.
The former Boston Grammar School pupil went on to play for Boston United, where he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Derrick Nuttell, John McPherson, Kevin Blackwell, Chris Cook, Dominic Genovese, Paul Casey and Gary Mallender.
Mick was also capped by England Schoolboys and played at Wembley for Stamford in the FA Vase Final before earning a scholarship to play in the USA.
Many tributes have been paid to him in the USA where he became a highly regarded player and coach.
Mick was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2004 and was forced to retire from coaching in 2012.
Steve Shipp, who was a team mate of Mick’s in the Boston FC youth set-up, said it was an absolute privilege to have grown up with him.
Steve said: “One of the finest players ever to grace the hallowed turf of Tattershall Road despite never making a first team appearance – York Street’s gain. He played in probably the finest youth side to ever grace the Boston leagues.”
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