By Tom Carter The last 10 minutes saw a dramatic end to the game which resulted an opening pre-season defeat for Martyn Bunce’s Boston Town. These sides both met last season at Harrowby’s place, Dickens Road, and ended in a shock defeat for the Poachers as they lost 4-0 to the hosts. This time, BostonContinue reading “Poachers 2, Harrowby 3”
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Boston Town v Boston United
The Poachers are hoping for a bumper crowd when they lock horns with neighbours Boston United next week. The pre-season friendly on Wednesday 13 July will be the first time the two clubs have met for 5 years. Their last encounter was in 2017 when the Pilgrims won 3-0. New Boston Town manager Martyn BunceContinue reading “Boston Town v Boston United”
Car boots are back
Our popular car boot sales will be back at Boston Town in 2023. The remaining dates planned for 2022 won’t now go ahead so we’re planning ahead for next year instead. Gates are usually open at the Mortgages For You Stadium at 7am. £5 per pitch, no trade. Many thanks to Chris, Shelly, Sandra andContinue reading “Car boots are back”
New coaching team
Boston Town’s new coaching team are raring to go for the new season. Joining new manager Martyn Bunce is another new face in fitness coach Liam Wilson. The quartet are completed by assistant manager Lori Borbely and coach Derrick Nuttell. Liam has a diploma in sports massage and had been at Nottingham University for twoContinue reading “New coaching team”
Calling all local businesses
Now’s the time to get in touch if your local business wants to be part of the exciting times that are underway at Boston Town. There are some fantastic commercial opportunities for the 2022-23 season. We’re looking for companies interested in: Sponsorship deals Advertising hoardings at the Mortgages For You Stadium We’ve had some greatContinue reading “Calling all local businesses”
Pre-season friendlies
The Poachers have announced details of 5 pre-season warm-up games. They include a fixture against Boston United for the first time in 5 years. The opening game has been changed to a fixture against Harrowby United. Originally Boston Town had arranged to play Grantham Town Academy but the two sides agreed to change their plansContinue reading “Pre-season friendlies”
Ground improvements
Many thanks to our new groundsman Chris Chapman and his team for some great work going on at the Mortgages For Your Stadium. The pitch is looking in great nick already ahead of the new season. There are also other improvements going on, including new artificial grass in front of the dugouts and player entrance.Continue reading “Ground improvements”
5 new clubs for the Poachers
Pinchbeck United have been reprieved from relegation. They’ll continue playing in the United Counties League Premier North next season. The division will be expanded to 20 clubs, according to National League System allocations which have just been announced. There are 5 new clubs for Boston Town to play in 2022-23: Wisbech Town (relegated from theContinue reading “5 new clubs for the Poachers”
An Evening with Dean Windass
Tickets are now on sale for our hotly-anticipated Evening with Dean Windass. The event takes place on Thursday 30 June at the Mortgages For You Stadium. Tickets are £40 each, which will include: Meal Entry into a draw for a £100 prize Dean Windass after dinner speech Dress code: Smart, no shorts or T-shirts, mustContinue reading “An Evening with Dean Windass”
Award winners 2021-22
There was a lot to celebrate about the season that’s just finished – not least a highest league finish for 11 years Here were the winners from yesterday’s presentation evening, which also served as a fond farewell for the departing Gary Edgley and John Barker: Players’ Player of the Year: RICHARD FORD Young Player ofContinue reading “Award winners 2021-22”