Boston Town made it three clean sheets in a row as they eased to a valuable victory. They dominated for large parts of the game and could have won by a bigger margin if they’d been more clinical in front of goal. Fraser Bayliss opened the scoring with a fine solo effort midway through firstContinue reading “Poachers 2, Leicester Nirvana 0”
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Cup final details
The Lincs Senior Trophy final will take place at Boston United’s ground on Wed 5 April. Boston Town will face either Deeping Rangers or Skegness Town as they try to win their first silverware for 14 years. The other semi-final was abandoned earlier this month because of a frozen pitch. They’ll try again on TuesdayContinue reading “Cup final details”
Changing rooms update
Many thanks to everyone who helped with the work on our changing rooms- a great team effort! Thanks to:
Loughborough 0, Poachers 0
Boston Town dug deep to defy unbeaten league leaders Loughborough Students. Travis Portas produced some superb saves as the Poachers ended the hosts’ run of 9 consecutive home wins stretching back to the start of October. They became the first team to prevent the Scholars from scoring in a league game this season – andContinue reading “Loughborough 0, Poachers 0”
Poachers 0, Anstey 0
By Tom Carter Martyn Bunce’s side returned to league action on Saturday afternoon as 2nd place Anstey Nomads visited the Mortgages For You Stadium. The Poachers hadn’t beaten the Nomads in the league since 1966. In the first half, Liam Adams’ shot dipped just over the bar and about a minute later, Marshall Young didContinue reading “Poachers 0, Anstey 0”
Poachers end Nomads run
Boston Town halted Anstey Nomads’ run of 10 league wins in a row, stretching back to September. Travis Portas pulled off some fine saves to deny the title-chasing Leicestershire side. It was the first time this season Anstey had failed to score in a league game. Despite the lack of goals, the Poachers will beContinue reading “Poachers end Nomads run”
50 up for Jordan
Congratulations to Jordan Nuttell on reaching the milestone of 50 goals for Boston Town! He brought up his half century with a brace at Brigg Town in the Lincs Senior Trophy semi-final on Wednesday night. Jordan becomes only the 20th player to reach that landmark in the club’s 59-year history. He’s ahead of the likesContinue reading “50 up for Jordan”
Funeral of Pete Massam senior
Mourners have paid their final respects to Boston Town stalwart Pete Massam senior. Boston Crematorium was almost full for the funeral service. Pete, whose widow Pam has also been involved with the club for many years, died last month at the age 75. Many current and former players attended the service, including Dave Scotney, NigelContinue reading “Funeral of Pete Massam senior”
Brigg 1, Poachers 3
By Simon Ashberry Boston Town stormed back from a goal down to book a place in the Lincs Senior Trophy Final. Two-goal Jordan Nuttell typified their fighting spirit as they ultimately overwhelmed their Northern Counties East League opponents. The early skirmishes were relatively even, with the visitors carving out some decent chances on a bobblyContinue reading “Brigg 1, Poachers 3”
Return to Brigg
This week’s semi-final at Brigg Town will be a nostalgic trip for many reasons, writes Simon Ashberry. It’s the first time the clubs have met for 23 years. And for me personally, it will also bring back memories of my first ever published match report – from Boxing Day 1976. I was still at schoolContinue reading “Return to Brigg”
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