Today marks the 30th anniversary of our FA Vase semi-final 2nd leg against Taunton Town. A crowd of 1,785 flocked to Tattershall Road that day, the second biggest ever seen at the ground. It was bettered only by the 2,700 who watched Boston FC play Boston United in the FA Cup in October 1970, stillContinue reading “30 years on from Vase run”
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Sponsors’ day
We’re inviting all our club sponsors to our last home game of the season against Ashby Ivanhoe as a big thank you! * Matchday sponsors* Advertising boards* Kit sponsors* Management kit* Player sponsors We’d like to offer you all 2 free tickets per company or sponsor to the game on Saturday 13 April plus half-timeContinue reading “Sponsors’ day”
John Whiteley RIP
Tributes have been paid to former Boston FC goalkeeper John Whiteley. He was part of the side who played in the famous FA Cup tie against Boston United in 1970.A crowd of 2,700 packed into Tattershall Road that day, still a record for the ground. Steve Foster, who played as a defender alongside John, wasContinue reading “John Whiteley RIP”
5 star Poachers
Boston Town U18s made it 5 wins out of 5 since Christmas after hammering Birchwood Colts 5-1. They got off to a very strong start against a strong Birchwood team who are fighting for the league. The first goal came in the fist 10 seconds of the game, Charlie Rigby slotting home what surely mustContinue reading “5 star Poachers”
U14s reach cup final
Boston Town U14s emulated the senior team by reaching a cup final. They demolished Navenby JFC 4-1 in the semi-final of the Simon Whittle Cup. Goals were scored by Joshua Dickinson (2), Ed Atkisnon and Logan Bray. The final will see the young Poachers play Saxilby Athletic Bears, who thrashed St Helen’s 9-0 in theContinue reading “U14s reach cup final”
Poachers 0, Melton 1
Depleted Boston Town’s unbeaten run came to end against promotion-chasing Melton Town. An injury-hit Poachers line-up were undone after 56 minutes when the referee overruled an initial flag for an apparent infringement and the visitors went on to score the only goal of the game. Jason Field and Layton Maddison joined Jordan Nuttell on theContinue reading “Poachers 0, Melton 1”
Penalty heartache
Boston Town lost their grip on the Lincs Senior Trophy after an agonising defeat on penalties. They produced a stirring performance to hold high-flying Lincoln United to a goalless draw over 90 minutes. And twice in the shootout they were just one kick away from retaining the cup after Travis Portas pulled off fine saves.Continue reading “Penalty heartache”
50 years on
It’s the 50th anniversary of the first time we won the Lincs Senior Trophy. So what better to celebrate than to lift it again? Our first success was in 1973-74, when the competition was called the Lincs Senior A Cup and our club were still known as Boston FC. Dennis Reeson scored the only goalContinue reading “50 years on”
Cup final preview
Holders Boston Town go into this year’s Lincs Senior Trophy Final as underdogs. Lincoln United have already beaten them twice in the league this season and are in 2nd place in the United Counties League Premier Division North table, while the Poachers sit in 10th. The Whites are assured of a play-off place and couldContinue reading “Cup final preview”
Poachers face familiar names
There could be some familiar names lining up against Boston Town in the Lincs Senior Trophy. Jake Park is the son of Alf, who played for the Poachers when they beat Spalding United 3-2 in the final of this competition in 1988-89. Jake’s uncle Stu Park scored that night and also in the following year’sContinue reading “Poachers face familiar names”
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