Boothy's F.C. History
22 Aug 2008

Although a football club for over 36 years, founded in 1971 the club Boothy's F.C only came into being in 1993.Entrepreneur Jeff Booth bought the old Mansfield Labour Club in 1993 and was approached by Victoria Hotel football club secretary John Tait. John and Jeff knew each other in the early eighties when Jeff was the landlord of the Bowl in Hand where John ran the Bowl F.C.
The first few years were poor on the field whilst a rapport was built with the club members.
Jamie Parbery took over as manager in 2006/07 and what a season he had winning division 6 by a clear 12 points. he then added to that the Junior League cup beating local rivals Impress Lawson Mardon 7-2 in the final with Craig Hall of Boothy's awarded the man of the match.
At the Leagues annual presentation dinner there was a further reward with secretary John Tait receiving the secretary of the year award.
Manager Parbery resigned due to personal reason, at the end of the season with Alan Robinson picking up the reins
With the success from the previous season the team were promoted to division 4 but poor results in October saw them playing catch up. But with a late unbeaten run they eventually finished a close third.
Success was almost achieved in the prestigious Stamper Cup which included all division winners and runners up plus cup winners and runners up.
Beating division 1 side AFC Bilsthorpe easily, following up that result with a 2-0 away win at Premier side Woodhouse ex Servicemen.
In the semi final Boothy's were paired with Skegby United from the Premier division, unfortunately it proved to be a step too far losing 4-0.
The club were then promoted to division 3 for the 2008/09 season.
Season 2008/09 saw a disatrous start with the club suffering the retirement of virtualy the whole defence. young players were drafted in but it took months for the team to settle.
But as the season wore on the players clicked together to finish a creditable 7th
Season 2009/2010 saw the club in the same division with the majority of the previous seasons players plus the additions of