Daniel Kevin Boshell (born 30 May 1981) is an English football coach and former professional footballer who is assistant manager of Guiseley.
As a player he was a midfielder between 1999 and 2020 playing most of his career in the Football League, notably for Grimsby Town where he made 118 appearances in all competitions. He also played as a professional for Oldham Athletic, Stockport County, Bury and Chesterfield before finishing his career in non-league football with Guiseley, Altrincham and Bradford Park Avenue.
Playing career
Oldham Athletic Boshell spent 6 years at Oldham Athletic after coming through their youth system and by 2004 was their longest serving player, Boshell finally left the club in 2005 after a loan spell at Bury.Manchester Evening News – Boshell bidding to illustrate his value He turned out 70 times in the league for The Latics, scoring twice.
Stockport County Boshell signed for Stockport County for the 2005–06 season and played 33 times in the league, scoring one goal. He was released at the end of the season.
Grimsby Town Boshell was given a pre season trial by Grimsby in the summer of 2006 by Graham Rodger and earned a non-contracted squad position, joining on 25 August. He made his league debut against Macclesfield Town in a 1–1 draw at Blundell Park, and was offered a deal to keep him at the club until the end of the season.
In 2007–08 Boshell helped Grimsby Town reach the final of the Football League Trophy. However, in the final he missed a penalty when the score was 0-0 and Grimsby went on to lose 2–0.
During the 2008–2009 season under Mike Newell he was used as a utility player, and in the 2009–10 season, Poor form saw him fall out of favour under Newell, and his eventual replacement Neil Woods following a poor disciplinary record, in which he was sent off twice in the first couple of months of the season.
Boshell continued to struggle to break into the Grimsby first team and on 13 January 2010, Woods told Boshell he was free to leave the club in the January transfer window. On 1 February 2010, Boshells contract was terminated.
Chesterfield Boshell appeared 9 times for the club in the closing stages of the 09/10 season, Boshell was released at the end of the season.
Guiseley On 27 August 2010, Boshell signed for Non-League side Guiseley. Boshell made 33 league appearances during the season. Boshell was eventually joined by his brother Nicky at the club.
After approaching directors attempting to have manager Steve Kittrick removed from his post, Boshell and his younger brother Nicky were placed on the transfer list.Guiseley boss Kittrick reveals why he is letting Boshells leave the Lions' pride | Ilkley Gazette On 15 March 2013 Boshell joined Altrincham on loan for the remainder of the 2012–13 season.Danny Boshell loaned to Altrincham – Guiseley AFC Boshell played just 8 times for Altrincham and eventually returned to Guiseley on 22 April 2013.
Altrincham On 17 May 2013 he signed permanently for Altrincham.Alty Files Boshell played 7 times for Altrincham before departing the club in October 2013.
Return to Guiseley In October 2013, Danny re joined Guiseley as player assistant manager under new manager Mark Bower reaching the Play off final against his old club Altrincham F.C. but was unable to play.Danny Boshell returns to Guiseley as assistant player-manager | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
He left the club and retired from his playing career on 22 August 2016.Club Statement: Mark Bower‚ 21 August 2016
Coaching career Bradford Park Avenue
In September 2016, Boshell came out of retirement to join Bradford Park Avenue, also taking on the role of assistant manager to his former teammate at Guiseley, Mark Bower.
In July 2019, alongside Bower, Boshell departed Bradford Park Avenue.Mark Bower Departs Bradford (Park Avenue) – Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC
In November 2019 Boshell returned as Assistant and again signed on as a player
On 27 February 2023, Boshell came out of retirement due to a shortage of players for their National League North tie with Scarborough Athletic, he was an unused substitute.
Guiseley Boshell returned to Guiseley alongside Mark Bower in 2024.
Personal life Boshell has a brother called Nicky who also plays football, Nicky used to be a teammate of Danny at Guiseley. Nicky although coming through the youth ranks at Huddersfield Town has only played at a semi-professional level and went on to play for Brighouse Town and Bradford Park Avenue.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOldham Athletic1999–2000Second Division80000000802000–01Second Division1812031102422001–02Second Division40000000402002–03Second Division20000000202003–04Second Division2202010212712004–05League One161202000201Total702606131854Bury (loan)2004–05League Two60——0060Stockport County2005–06League Two331113010382Grimsby Town2006–07League Two2922000203322007–08League Two4061010614872008–09League Two2431010202832009–10League Two6010101090Total9911503011111812Chesterfield2009–10League Two90———90Guiseley2010–11Conference North33010—714112011–12Conference North32500—503752012–13Conference North18221—10213Total8373100131999Altrincham (loan)2012–13Conference North90——10100Altrincham2013–14Conference North7000—0070Guiseley2013–14Conference North30000—503502014–15Conference North40110—414522015–16National League28220—303322016–17National League15000—00150Total113330001211284Bradford Park Avenue2016–17National League North29300—002932017–18National League North11000—00110Total403000000403Career total4692718212141454034
Honours Grimsby Town Football League Trophy runner-up: 2007–08
Individual Conference North Team of the Year: 2014–15
References
External links
Profile of Danny Boshell at codalmighty.com