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Moulton 3, Poachers 3

Boston Town bowed out of the United Counties League KO Cup in a penalty shoot-out. After a goalless first half, the floodgates opened in a topsy-turvy second 45 minutes. Matt Cotton scored a hat-trick as the Poachers led twice and trailed once before the final whistle blew with scores level at 3-3. Chris Funnell’s sideContinue reading “Moulton 3, Poachers 3”

All eyes on FA Cup minnows

Former United Counties League side Brackley Town will be in the spotlight this weekend when their FA Cup tie against Notts County is shown live on TV. Oddly, Poachers fans might remember them as being whipping boys in the three seasons when our paths crossed from 1991 to 1994. Brackley finished rock bottom of theContinue reading “All eyes on FA Cup minnows”

Gresley 2, Poachers 0

Boston Town’s feared forward line fired blanks for a second successive game. The Poachers are the top goalscorers in the United Counties League Premier North this season, but they were again blunted as they slipped to a painful defeat. James Leverton came in for the injured Travis Portas and there was a welcome start forContinue reading “Gresley 2, Poachers 0”

Poachers 0, Grantham 1

And so the hoodoo goes on. Boston Town have still yet to register a single win against Grantham in 16 attempts. The Poachers have only ever managed three goals against their Lincolnshire rivals in all those games dating back 60 years. Their latest defeat came in a tense and tetchy derby against a streetwise GranthamContinue reading “Poachers 0, Grantham 1”

Landmark for Portas

Travis Portas was presented with a framed shirt after becoming only the 2nd goalkeeper in the club’s history to pass 250 appearances. The only keeper ahead of him is John McPherson, who played 302 times for Boston FC from 1976 to 1984. Portas, who made his debut for the Poachers in October 2018, is oneContinue reading “Landmark for Portas”

The day Dyche faced the Poachers

Sean Dyche might never have made a competitive first team appearance for Nottingham Forest – but he certainly wore their red shirt in friendlies. And one of them was at Tattershall Road 37 years ago. Dyche, who has just been appointed Forest manager, was a raw 17-year-old when he turned out for a youthful ForestContinue reading “The day Dyche faced the Poachers”

Town aim to end Grantham bogey

Boston Town will be targeting a first ever victory against Grantham when they face them on Tuesday (21 October). Remarkably, this is the first time the Lincolnshire rivals have met for 29 years, despite the fact they’re are only 30 miles apart. In fact, it’s first time they’ve played each in a league match sinceContinue reading “Town aim to end Grantham bogey”

Poachers 3, Clay Cross 4

Hallowe’en came early for Boston Town as they suffered a second half horror show. They had led 3-0 and seemed to be coasting to a 6th successive win. But Clay Cross produced a sensational comeback in the final half hour to turn the match on its head. Manager Chris Funnell said afterwards his side hadContinue reading “Poachers 3, Clay Cross 4”

It’s coming home – to Boston Town!

Musicians from all over the world are coming together to create a new Boston Town anthem. The song, called ‘To Be A Poacher’, has been written by Dave Holmes, who lives in Spain but is originally from Boston. He has even recruited one of the musicians behind the number one hit ‘Three Lions’ to takeContinue reading “It’s coming home – to Boston Town!”

Blackstones 1, Poachers 2

Boston Town completed a league double over Blackstones to stretch their lead at the top of the table. But unlike the 7-0 romp at the Mortgages For You Stadium last month, this was a much closer encounter. Luke Wilson put the Poachers ahead after 28 minutes, although he didn’t seem to know much about asContinue reading “Blackstones 1, Poachers 2”