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”
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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”
RIP Pete Massam senior
Everyone at Boston Town is deeply saddened to hear of the death of club stalwart Pete Massam senior. He had been ill for some time and was being cared for by his wife Pam. The couple were a familiar sight for many years at Boston Town, running the tea bar until not so long ago.Continue reading “RIP Pete Massam senior”
2022 Review: Supporters of the Year
Happy New Year to one and all! For the first time, the Boston Town website is giving out some Online Awards as we continue our review of 2022. Today it’s the Supporters of the Year. Hands down, this award goes to the Last of the Summer Wine supporters group – who else? These wise oldContinue reading “2022 Review: Supporters of the Year”
2022 Review: Farewell of the Year
Our end of year review continues – for the first time the Boston Town website is giving out some Online Awards! Today it’s the turn of Farewell of the Year. Watch out for more in the coming days as we look back at 2022… In April we said our fond goodbyes to the managerial teamContinue reading “2022 Review: Farewell of the Year”
New Year fixtures
The Poachers face a hectic first 5 weeks of 2023. Two postponed games have been rearranged for midweek evenings in January. They also have their Lincs Senior Trophy semi-final away at Brigg Town on 1 February. Here are the fixtures in full:
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