Club historian Simon Ashberry reflects on a momentous season that very nearly delivered promotion for the first time in the club’s history. It was a season that started with a whiff of nostalgia in the air. Chris Chapman unveiled our impressive history wall and former players from different eras gathered in August for a celebrationContinue reading “Touching distance of promotion”
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors
As the season comes to a close, we want to take a moment to show our deepest appreciation to all of our amazing sponsors who have supported Boston Town throughout this incredible journey. We simply couldn’t do what we do without you — your backing allows us to grow on and off the pitch, andContinue reading “Thank you to our incredible sponsors”
Bourne 1, Poachers 1 (8-7 on pens)
By Simon Ashberry Boston Town’s promotion dreams were dashed in heart-breaking fashion in front of a mammoth crowd. They had led Bourne in the United Counties League Premier North play-off final with just quarter of an hour to go. But with the prospect of going up to the Northern Premier League tantalisingly close, the hostsContinue reading “Bourne 1, Poachers 1 (8-7 on pens)”
Play-off final information
PLAY-OFF FINAL – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUPPORTERS Bourne Town are expecting a very big crowd for Saturday’s play-off final and have urged supporters to buy tickets in advance if possible. You can buy tickets online here: https://bourne-town-football-club.sumupstore.com/products Prices are: Adults – £6Concessions – £5Under 18s – £2 The club says this will speed up admissionContinue reading “Play-off final information”
Play-off semi-final in pictures
Steve Davies was on hand to capture memorable afternoon at Eastwood. Check out all his photos here: https://stevewdavies.smugmug.com/
Eastwood 1, Poachers 2
Boston Town claimed a place in the United Counties League Premier North play-off final with a stirring win. The Poachers now travel to Bourne Town on Saturday (3 May) for a mouthwatering clash to decide who goes up to Step 4. Chris Funnell’s side know they are just one win away from becoming the firstContinue reading “Eastwood 1, Poachers 2”
Crunching the numbers
Ahead of our play-off semi-final against Eastwood CFC, club historian Simon Ashberry assesses the 2024-25 season and attempts to put it into context. It’s true to say Boston Town will make history when they kick off against Eastwood tomorrow – no Poachers team has previously taken part in the promotion play-offs. However, play-offs are aContinue reading “Crunching the numbers”
What could happen today?
There’s still lots at stake in the United Counties League Premier North as the final two rounds of matches take place over the Easter weekend. Here are all the Easter Saturday games involving the top seven: Boston Town v Newark TownLincoln United v HeanorAFC Mansfield v SkegnessBourne v HucknallGresley v Eastwood Depending on today’s results,Continue reading “What could happen today?”
Easter finale: manager’s thoughts
It all comes down to this. Just two games remain and everything is still to play for! Ahead of the Easter weekend fixtures, here are manager Chris Funnell’s thoughts: “At this stage of the season, the next game is always the biggest and that’s the case for Saturday. “A win and our playoff spot isContinue reading “Easter finale: manager’s thoughts”
60 years: A first league title
It was 60 years ago today that Boston FC lifted the league championship trophy at the end of their first ever season. Captain Bert Linnecor received the silverware before the club’s home game against Lysaghts Sports* at the Mayflower Ground on 17 April 1965. One of the schoolboys enjoying the presentation that day was schoolboyContinue reading “60 years: A first league title”
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