Boston Town head to Belper this weekend for the first time in 16 years. The Poachers used to be in the same league as Belper Town for nearly 20 years – but this time it’s Belper United who will be the hosts. United currently play at Belper Town’s Christchurch Meadow ground. Last time we wereContinue reading “Return to Belper”
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Thanks for your support!
We’re grateful to these local businesses for supporting Boston Town in 2022-23: Sills and BetteridgeCircca Window Cleaning ServicesShire Toilet Hire You’ll see their signs around the ground next time you’re at the Mortgages For You Stadium. More advertisers All our major sponsors If you’re interesting in being an advertiser or sponsor, just contact us toContinue reading “Thanks for your support!”
Draws galore
You may not have noticed but Boston Town have drawn 5 games in a row. And that’s just one short of their all-time record number of consecutive draws! This run is split over 2 seasons – the Poachers finished 2021-22 with 1-1 draws with Holbeach and Sleaford before starting the new campaign with 3 moreContinue reading “Draws galore”
Harborough 3, Poachers 0
The Poachers succumbed to higher-grade opponents on their artifiicial pitch. This FA Cup replay was always a tough task but Martyn Bunce’s side bowed out with their heads held high. Williams gave the hosts an early lead, before Jordan Nuttell came close to equalising. At the interval, with the score only 1-0, the visitors wereContinue reading “Harborough 3, Poachers 0”
‘Lads gave everything’ – Bunny
Martyn Bunce has praised his team’s commitment after they held Northern Premier League Harborough to a draw in the FA Cup. He said it was another tough game against a good side from a higher level. Bunce told Darren Trapps on Lincolnshire Non-League Radio: “From our perspective, I think that’s our first clean sheet soContinue reading “‘Lads gave everything’ – Bunny”
Poachers 0, Harborough 0
Boston Town held their higher-grade opponents in the FA Cup – and gave them a scare or two on the way. Harborough are unbeaten since February and enjoyed a stunning year in the United Counties League South last season, winning the title to earn promotion to Step 4 for the first time in their history.Continue reading “Poachers 0, Harborough 0”
Deeping 1, Poachers 1
by Tom Carter The scoreline didn’t suggest it but it was certainly a great game for the neutral as the Poachers shared the points with Deeping Rangers in their first derby of the season. It was both sides’ second game in the league with Deeping losing to Sherwood Colliery 2-1 the game before and BostonContinue reading “Deeping 1, Poachers 1”
VIDEO: Quorn post-match
New manager Martyn Bunce tells Darren Trapps he’s happy with a point in his first competitive game in charge of the Poachers.
Travis is Man of the Match
Travis Portas was named Man of the Match as the Poachers shared the spoils on the opening day of the season. Quorn took an early lead but goals from Marshall Young – on his competitive debut – and Luke Wilson saw the hosts lead 2-1 at the interval. The visitors levelled early in the secondContinue reading “Travis is Man of the Match”
New directors
Boston Town are delighted to announce two new directors for the 2022-23 season. They are Chris Chapman, who started as groundsman at the club earlier this year, and long-time supporter Micky Rate. Chairman Mick Vines said he was thrilled to have them both on board. “It’s really big step forward for the club to haveContinue reading “New directors”
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