Paul Raynor (First Team Coach)

Paul Raynor

Date of birth: April 29, 1966

Birthplace: Nottingham

Previous clubs: Nottingham Forest, Bristol Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Swansea City, Wrexham, Cambridge United, Guangdong (China), Preston North End, Leyton Orient, Kettering Town, Ilkeston Town, Hednesford United, Gainsborough Trinity, Ossett Albion, King's Lynn.

Experienced campaigner Paul Raynor rejoined Boston United in February 2004 to take up the role of first-team coach, before being promoted to assistant manager when Steve Evans returned to the club.

Raynor had initially been a part of the Pilgrims' Dr Martens League-winning side in the 1999-2000 season, before departing during the subsequent campaign.

He enjoyed a brief tenure as Hednesford Town manager following his first exit from York Street, although he lasted only a matter of months in the job before leaving the Pitmen.

Raynor's glittering professional career saw him start out at Nottingham Forest, before going to spend spells with Bristol Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Swansea City, Wrexham, Cambridge United, Preston North End and Leyton Orient.

He then dropped into non-league spheres, where he played for Kettering Town and Ilkeston Town, prior to his move to Boston. Raynor has also spent time with King's Lynn, a side from whom he quit to rejoin United, where he combined his playing duties with a coaching role at Sheffield United.

In September 2006, Raynor abandoned the title of assistant manager to become club coach, alongside new recruit Colin Hendry.