Tonight’s pre-season fixture against our neighbours Boston United will be just the 15th time the 2 clubs have met. The Poachers will be hoping for a big crowd to help mark our 60th anniversary. It was when Boston United quit senior football in the summer of 1964 that our club first formed. Here are someContinue reading “Boston United preview”
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Tough first 3 fixtures
The Poachers have been handed a tough start to their United Counties League Premier North campaign. Their first 2 league fixtures in their 60th anniversary season will both be away – first at newcomers Gresley Rovers and then at Lincolnshire rivals Skegness Town. With an FA Cup tie at Northampton Sileby Rangers to follow those,Continue reading “Tough first 3 fixtures”
60 years: Our story (part 2)
On this day 60 years ago, the wheels were set in motion for a new football club to be formed in Boston. Sportsfunds (Boston) Ltd made a dramatic announcement on 8 July 1964. The organisation had been set up 2 years earlier to manage a pool of money raised for the benefit of sport inContinue reading “60 years: Our story (part 2)”
60 years – Our story (part 1)
As Boston Town celebrate their diamond jubilee in 2024, Simon Ashberry looks back at the momentous events of 60 years ago that led to the club being formed. The mood among football fans in Boston was very gloomy in the first half of 1964. Boston United were the only senior club in the town butContinue reading “60 years – Our story (part 1)”
Poachers away in FA Cup
Boston Town have been given an away draw in the FA Cup. They will travel to Northampton Sileby Rangers in the Extra Preliminary Round on Saturday 3 August. The winners will then be away to Long Eaton United on Saturday 17 August. Sileby will play in the United Counties League Premier Division South in 2024-25Continue reading “Poachers away in FA Cup”
60th anniversary celebrations
This summer marks the 60th anniversary of Boston Town Football Club. To celebrate our diamond jubilee, we’ll be announcing some special events in the coming weeks – so watch this space! We’ve already created a new history wall at the entrance to the Mortgages For You Stadium. Many thanks to Chris Chapman for coming upContinue reading “60th anniversary celebrations”
Pre-season friendlies 2024
Our pre-season campaign starts with a friendly away at Pinchbeck United his Saturday. Please note the game will be played at Pinchbeck’s Knight Street – and the kick-off time has been brought forward to 2pm, with England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final starting at 5pm. On Tuesday 9 July we’re hoping for a big crowd when weContinue reading “Pre-season friendlies 2024”
Welcome Jake
Boston Town are really pleased to welcome Jake Earth on board as our new sports therapist. A sport and exercise therapy graduate from the University of Lincoln, he will oversee everything on the medical side of things at the club. Manager Martyn Bunce said: “We have been looking for someone of Jake’s expertise for aContinue reading “Welcome Jake”
Poachers win award
Boston Town have been named United Counties League Premier North Team of the Month for April and May. The Poachers finished the season with a flourish, winning their last 5 games, including victories in April against Skegness, Hucknall and Ashby Ivanhoe. Big congratulations to all the players and the management team – it’s a fittingContinue reading “Poachers win award”
Welcome Dane
We’re delighted to announce Dane Harper as our new under 23 manager. Dane is huge piece in the jigsaw to continue to provide a clear pathway into our first team at Boston Town FC. Having seen the relationship Dane has built among the younger players at the club, we are really excited to see himContinue reading “Welcome Dane”
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