Boston Town are delighted to welcome new signing Josh Doran to the club. The young left back joins from Sleaford Town, having also previously played in United Counties League Division One for Sandiacre Town and West Bridgford. Poachers boss Martyn Bunce said: “It’s great to get another quality left-footed player into the group that willContinue reading “Welcome Josh”
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Poachers 3, Deeping 0
Boston Town celebrated the 60th anniversary of their first competitive game with a resounding win. On that occasion in 1964, they lost to Lincoln United – but 60 years on they eased past struggling Deeping Rangers. This game was a stark illustration of the gulf between the top and bottom of the United Counties LeagueContinue reading “Poachers 3, Deeping 0”
60 years: Our story (part 4)
Here’s the 4th part of Simon Ashberry’s look back at the events of 60 years ago that led the formation of our club, It was on 26 August 1964 that Boston FC became a fully-fledged club by playing their first ever competitive match. The hastily-assembled new club travelled to Lincoln United for a midweek fixtureContinue reading “60 years: Our story (part 4)”
Poachers 0, Eastwood 3
Boston Town remain 4th despite surrendering their 100% record in the United Counties League. They were undone by a strong Eastwood side who went top of the table with this win and underlined their title credentials. The Poachers had Dan Worthington and Luke Wilson back in their line-up and started brightly enough. But when JasonContinue reading “Poachers 0, Eastwood 3”
60 years: Tattershall Road timeline
As Boston Town celebrate their 60th anniversary, Simon Ashberry picks out some of the club’s highlights of the last 6 decades. July 1964Boston Football Club are formed after a row over money matters which leads to Boston United opting out of senior non-league football. Under Paul Todd, the new club win the Lincs League titleContinue reading “60 years: Tattershall Road timeline”
Long Eaton 3, Poachers 2
Boston Town bowed out of the FA Cup despite taking a shock early lead. They started the game as underdogs against a Long Eaton side from the higher Northern Premier League. Martyn Bunce’s team were also hampered by the loss of no fewer than 3 defenders after Dan Worthington and Jason Field joined Luke WilsonContinue reading “Long Eaton 3, Poachers 2”
Newark Town 1, Poachers 2
Boston Town surged to the top of the table after a 4th straight league win. That didn’t look the likely outcome when the hosts took the lead after just 4 minutes. But Harry Limb equalised after 14 minutes with a header from a Liam Adams cross. Martyn Bunce suffered 2 further setbacks when Jason FieldContinue reading “Newark Town 1, Poachers 2”
100 up for Bunny
Martyn Bunce will reach the landmark of 100 games as Boston Town manager with tonight’s visit to Newark Town. He’s only the 7th manager to achieve the milestone after Paul Todd, Bill Curry, Bob Don-Duncan, Bill Brindley, Percy Freeman and Gary Edgley. Edgley was the first manager to reach 100 games for almost 3 decades.Continue reading “100 up for Bunny”
Poachers aim for 4th league win
Saturday’s last-gasp success against Heanor was the Poachers’ 3rd win in a row in the United Counties League Premier North division. Martyn Bunce’s side will be aiming to make that 4 straight league victories at Newark Town on Wednesday. If they manage to do so, it will be the first time they’ve started a seasonContinue reading “Poachers aim for 4th league win”
Experienced striker joins Poachers
Boston Town have signed powerhouse striker Gregg Smith. The 34-year-old has long been a scourge of defences, having led the line at a string of clubs including Grantham Town, Stamford and Spalding United. He was also a fans’ favourite at Boston United, where he scored 12 National League North goals between 2016 and 2018. PoachersContinue reading “Experienced striker joins Poachers”
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