30 goals for Cotts

Congratulations to Matt Cotton for joining an elite group of goalscorers.

His goal at Clay Cross last Saturday was his 30th of a brilliant season for Boston Town.

Matt Cotton scores his 30th goal of the season against Clay Cross – photo: (c) Steve Davies

He becomes only the 10th player ever to reach that landmark for the club in a single season.

Harry Limb achieved the feat last season with 36 goals – and that was the first time anyone had done it for 17 years.

Two players have managed it three times: Carl Smaller in 1993-94, 1994-95 and 1995-96 and Gary Bull in 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08.

Nick Mallinder also reached the milestone twice, in 1978-79 and 1979-80.

The only other Poachers to score 30 in a season have been:

Colin Smith (1964-65)
Mel Smith (1965-66)
Bob Edwards (1965-66)
Mark Cox (1980-81)
Martin Johnson (1981-82)

Well done Cotts – hopefully there are few more still to come this season!

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