Boston Town captain Lee Beeson has announced he is hanging up his boots. He will lead the Poachers out for the last time tomorrow (Saturday 13 April) when they take on Ashby Ivanhoe in their final fixture of the campaign. Lee retires after playing 175 games for the club over the past 5 seasons, scoringContinue reading “Lee Beeson calls it a day”
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Hucknall 0, Poachers 1
Liam Adams scored his first league goal since August as Boston Town finished their away league programme in fine style. Hucknall celebrated their escape from relegation by making it free admission to their last home fixture of the season – and a bumper crowd of 736 turned out to watch. But the Poachers spoiled theirContinue reading “Hucknall 0, Poachers 1”
Poachers 3, Skegness 1
If only the season wasn’t almost over. Boston Town’s barnstorming finish to the campaign continued with an outstanding derby win against Skegness. They brushed aside the challenge of their promotion-chasing rivals to make it 3 wins inside 6 days and move up to 7th place in the table. The only regret might be that MartynContinue reading “Poachers 3, Skegness 1”
FFP shock for Boston Town
We hope you enjoyed our April Fools’ Day story – and thanks to those of you who commented favourably on social media! We can now reveal that of course there has been no FFP controversy, it was just a prank we cooked up for 1 April. If you missed it, you can read the originalContinue reading “FFP shock for Boston Town”
Eastwood 0, Poachers 2
Two first half goals from Lucas Dakin set the Poachers up for yet another win on the road. They were also indebted to Travis Portas for a couple of excellent saves that kept the home side at bay as they started strongly after the interval. Martyn Bunce’s side were under strength again with Fraser BaylissContinue reading “Eastwood 0, Poachers 2”
Sleaford 0, Poachers 2
Harry Limb and Fraser Bayliss scored first half goals to seal an impressive league double against Sleaford Town. It was a derby defeat that all but snuffed out the Greens’ last lingering play-off hopes. By contrast, the Poachers were cock-a-hoop as they got back to winning ways and moved level on points with 9th-placed DeepingContinue reading “Sleaford 0, Poachers 2”
30 years on from Vase run
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”
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”
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