Richard Ford scored deep in stoppage time to make it 3 league wins out of 3 for Boston Town. The Poachers skipper headed home a Jordan Tate cross to seal the win at the end of a gripping contest that saw both sides hit the woodwork. But the visitors had to play for more thanContinue reading “Poachers 1, Heanor 0”
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Poachers 1, Sileby 0
Boston Town advanced to the FA Cup preliminary round for the first time in 4 years. They dominated their home replay against Northampton Sileby Rangers but only had one goal to show for it. Harry Limb grabbed what proved to be the winner on the stroke of half-time. He prodded home from close range afterContinue reading “Poachers 1, Sileby 0”
Help us hunt for old photos
Do you have any old photos of Boston Town or Boston FC? We’re looking to expand our archive – and we’d love to be able to get copies of any images that shed further light on the club’s history. As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations, Chris Chapman has already created a history wall atContinue reading “Help us hunt for old photos”
FA Cup away day photos
Boston Town were on the road in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round – and Joshua Hallam was on hand to capture the action.
Sileby Rangers 1, Poachers 1
For the 4th year in a row, Boston Town started their FA Cup campaign with a draw. In the last 3 seasons they’ve lost the replay – but will be hoping to make it through this time against Northampton Sileby Rangers. With Travis Portas unavailable, Jack Sellars made his debut in goal – and theContinue reading “Sileby Rangers 1, Poachers 1”
60 years: Our story (part 3)
Simon Ashberry continues to re-tell the story of how our club came into being 60 years ago this summer. Things moved rapidly after the announcement that a new football club was going to be formed. Most dramatically, Paul Todd quit as Boston United manager and revealed he would be switching to Boston FC. It wasContinue reading “60 years: Our story (part 3)”
Poachers on film
With the 60th anniversary of Boston Town, Lincolnshire Non League Radio’s and Sports Journalism student Tom Carter is producing a feature length documentary to coincide with the celebrations. ‘To Be A Poacher The Documentary’. based on the two books by Simon Ashberry, will tell the story of the Poachers from the beginning to the presentContinue reading “Poachers on film”
60th anniversary event
We’ll be celebrating 60 years of Boston Town with a special anniversary event next month. The club would like to invite ex-players to join us on Saturday 24 August. We’ll be holding a football quiz and showing archive film footage. There will also be the official unveiling of our new history wall at the MortgagesContinue reading “60th anniversary event”
Fordy is skipper
We’re pleased to announced that Richard Ford will be our club captain in 2024-25. Manager Martyn Bunce has also revealed that Luke Wilson will be vice-captain in our 60th anniversary season.. Fordy steps up to fill the role left vacant by the retirement of Lee Beeson. In 9 seasons he’s amassed 316 appearances for theContinue reading “Fordy is skipper”
Big screen for Euros final
Can the Three Lions end 58 years of hurt on Sunday? Come and enjoy the atmosphere at the Mortgages For You Stadium on Sunday night (8pm KO). We’ll be showing the game on a giant screen we’ve hired for the occasion! And remember we’ll be building up to the action by playing our latest friendlyContinue reading “Big screen for Euros final”
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