Boston Town are delighted to announce Chris Chapman as the club’s new groundsman. He has already been working hard at the Mortgages For You Stadium. Chris was manager of Kirton Town for the last two years – but also took it upon himself to maintain the pitch at Graves Park. “Ultimately, I was getting moreContinue reading “Welcome Chris”
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The season in numbers
Ahead of Saturday’s presentation evening, here’s a look back at some of the achievements of the 2021-22 season. Although we the Poachers dipped in the end to 9th position in the United Counties League Premier Division North, that’s still our best league finish for 11 years – when we came 7th in 2010-11. Frustratingly, weContinue reading “The season in numbers”
Exclusive radio coverage
We’re thrilled that Lincolnshire Non-League Radio will be exclusively covering every Boston Town home game in 2022-23. The online station have covered 60 games this season – a fantastic service for Step 5 football. We look forward to seeing a lot of Darren Trapps and Tom Carter at the Mortgages For You Stadium over theContinue reading “Exclusive radio coverage”
Chemo unit fundraiser
Good luck to Alison Lynch and Jane Relton with their Glam Ball Charity Party night in aid of Pilgrim Hospital’s chemotherapy unit. It takes place on Saturday 30 April at the Conservative club, Boston. Tickets are £10 each. Boston Town are honoured to be playing a small part in the fundraising thanks to Alison’s dadContinue reading “Chemo unit fundraiser”
Presentation evening 2022
Boston Town are holding their end of season presentations on Saturday 7 May. Outgoing manager Gary Edgley wants to use the event to recognise the achievements of his players over this season and before that. It’s the first time the club have been able to have end-of-season awards since 2019 because of the pandemic. SupportersContinue reading “Presentation evening 2022”
Poachers 1, Sleaford 1
Boston Town shared the spoils in a fiercely competitive derby to end the season. Lee Beeson struck after only two minutes but the visitors were level just five minutes later. There were chances at both ends throughout a game that ebbed and flowed and frequently threatened to boil over as tempers frayed. Luke White headedContinue reading “Poachers 1, Sleaford 1”
Gary’s last day
Gary Edgley says he’s honoured to be Boston Town manager for one final time. He will step down from the role after today’s local derby at home to Sleaford Town. Edgely said ahead of the game: “It’s going to be a sad day but also a special day that I’m looking forward to. “When IContinue reading “Gary’s last day”
Farewell Gary
We say farewell to Gary Edgley this Easter after a four-year reign which has seen the Poachers re-establish themselves as contenders in the United Counties League. Here we look at some of his achievements since taking over in August 2018. Our final league position depends on how we fare against Sleaford in our final gameContinue reading “Farewell Gary”
Holbeach 1, Poachers 1
Read on to see how our live coverage unfolded of of this Easter derby at Carters Park. FT: Holbeach 1, Poachers 1 (Bayliss) Frustration for the Poachers as they are suprisingly held to a draw by bottom side Holbeach. Credit to the Tigers and best wishes for next season Well into injury time and it’sContinue reading “Holbeach 1, Poachers 1”
Easter finale
Two games to go – and Boston Town have plenty to play for. The Poachers’ season closes with two local derbies – away at Holbeach on Saturday and at home to Sleaford on Monday, both 3pm kick-offs. They’ll be keen to register two more victories to give outgoing boss Gary Edgley a fitting send-off. VictoryContinue reading “Easter finale”