It’s been 14 years since Boston Town last appeared in a cup final. That was when they beat Winterton Rangers 2-0 in the Lincs Senior Trophy on a memorable night at Lincoln City’s Sincil Bank stadium in 2009. The Poachers reached the final again 11 years later under Gary Edgley – only for the scheduledContinue reading “Semi-final preview”
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New graphics
We’re very grateful to Jason Bernard for designing these new graphics for our social media accounts! You can see more of his work here: JB copesthetic
Melton pitch needs emergency work
This weekend’s away match has been postponed because of the condition of Melton Town’s artificial pitch. Melton have apologised to players, officials and fans of both clubs as emergency work is carried out. Melton Town have issued the following statement: “Unfortunately the club has had to postpone the match scheduled to take place this comingContinue reading “Melton pitch needs emergency work”
Sleaford 2, Poachers 1
Assistant manager Lori Borbely praised his side for putting in a great shift despite losing narrowly to Sleaford. The Poachers were edged out in a tense local derby that could have gone either way.Borbely said it felt like a draw was the least they deserved. Joe Smith put the Greens ahead early on before FraserContinue reading “Sleaford 2, Poachers 1”
Injury update
Harry Limb faces another spell on the sidelines after a recurrence of his back injury. Last season’s top scorer was out for 10 games before returning for 2 substitute appearances. But Limb was forced to miss the 1-0 win against Eastwood after feeling further soreness. Manager Martyn Bunce says it’s too early to say whenContinue reading “Injury update”
Poachers 1, Eastwood 0
By Tom Carter Former Nottingham Forest defender, Larry Lloyd, was spotted supporting Eastwood Community at the Mortgages For You Stadium on Saturday afternoon where Martyn Bunce’s Poachers secured their first win of 2023. Lloyd was part of Brian Clough’s double European Cup-winning sides in 1979 against Swedish champions Malmo and then again in 1980, thisContinue reading “Poachers 1, Eastwood 0”
Funeral announcement
Funeral details have been announced following the death of Pete Massam senior. It will take place at Boston Crematorium at 2.30pm on Friday 3 February, followed by a reception at Boston Town FC.
Quorn 5, Poachers 1
The Poachers suffered their biggest defeat of the season as they came a cropper on Quorn’s artificial pitch. The in-form Leicestershire side got off to a rapid start with two goals in the opening quarter of an hour. In response, Martyn Bunce’s side exerted some real pressure and gave themselves a lifeline with a LiamContinue reading “Quorn 5, Poachers 1”
Amazing away form
Boston Town head to Quorn at the weekend on the back of a remarkable run of away results. Martyn Bunce’s side have won 7 of their last 8 games on the road. That sequence is all the more striking given that it follows a barren spell of 13 away matches without a victory from NovemberContinue reading “Amazing away form”
Tributes to Pete
Warm tributes have been flooding in to long-serving Boston Town stalwart Pete Massam senior. Since we posted the sad news of his death, messages have poured in from people passing on their condolences and sharing memories of his huge contribution to our club. Former manager Martyn Lakin remembered him as “a wonderful man who didContinue reading “Tributes to Pete”
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