 After Kettering chairman Imraan Ladak decided to reduce the club's wage bill, on 26 November 2010, Boucaud joined their Conference Premier rivals York City on loan until January 2011, with a view to a permanent transfer.He had made 21 appearances for Kettering up to that point in 2010–11.His debut for York came as a 76th-minute substitute in a 0–0 draw away to Kidderminster Harriers on 30 November 2010, which was followed by his first start and home debut in a 1–0 defeat to Conference North team Boston United in the FA Trophy first round on 11 December.