Martyn Bunce has praised outgoing manager Gary Edgley as he prepares to take over as manager next season. Current boss Edgley steps down at the end of the season, having lifted the Poachers from strugglers when he took over in 2018 to a team competing in the upper echelons of the United Counties League PremierContinue reading “‘Gary has done a great job’”
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Bunce is new boss
Boston Town are delighted to announce they have appointed Martyn Bunce as their new manager. He will take over from Gary Edgley, who is stepping down at the end of the season for personal reasons. Boston-born Bunce will bring a wealth of experience to the role, having coached and managed in the National League North.Continue reading “Bunce is new boss”
10 years for Eddie
Our hard-working secretary Eddie Graves has just completed a decade in the job. He started in December 2011 but we couldn’t mark his 10-year landmark until now because he was recovering from illness. Eddie got into the secretary role after being spoken to by the former secretary Ron Bennett while he was part of theContinue reading “10 years for Eddie”
Harry’s quarter of a century
Congratulations to Harry Limb on becoming the first Poachers player to net 25 goals in a season for 13 years. The last time it happened was in 2008-09 when Paul Goodhand was top scorer with 27 goals and Gary Bull weighed in with 26 for good measure. Limb joins an elite group of Poachers toContinue reading “Harry’s quarter of a century”
Poachers 2, Heather 1
Boston Town completed a league double over newcomers Heather St John’s. Harry Limb opened the scoring after 21 minutes from the penalty spot and then doubled his tally nine minutes later. The visitors pulled one back on the stroke of half-time but the Poachers held on for an important victory. After a poor run ofContinue reading “Poachers 2, Heather 1”
Poachers 2, Leicester Nirvana 3
Gary Edgley was upset to see his side slip to a late defeat after twice leading. He said the Poachers had dominated in the second half, but gifted three goals to the visitors. Fraser Bayliss had put the hosts 1-0 up early on, only for Nirvana to peg it back almost straight away. the sameContinue reading “Poachers 2, Leicester Nirvana 3”
Historic find
We hope you enjoyed the April Fool’s Day joke we posted earlier!Here’s a reminder of the spoof story: Experts have halted work on the next phase of Boston Town’s clubhouse redevelopment. They say mysterious writings and drawings uncovered on the walls of the original building are of historical significance. Researchers are being sent from theContinue reading “Historic find”
Handyman needed
Boston Town are on the look-out for a handyman to help with work at the Mortgages For You Stadium. The role would suit a retired person. The work would involve helping with the pitch and general maintenance at the ground. Anyone interested in applying or finding out more details should call chairman Mick Vines onContinue reading “Handyman needed”
New manager needed
Boston Town are seeking applications for the role of manager. The closing date is 7 April and the club will start interviewing from 1 April.. Any applicants should send their CV to club secretary Eddie Graves using this email address: btfcsec@hotmail.co.uk All CVs will be treated as confidential. Gary Edgley announced earlier this month thatContinue reading “New manager needed”
Loughborough 2, Poachers 1
Boston Town delivered one of their most pleasing performances of recent weeks – but it wasn’t enough to derail the Students’ juggernaut. Tom Mucklin gave the visitors the lead after 10 minutes which they held onto until the break with an impressive display. But Loughborough struck twice in the second half to claim the pointsContinue reading “Loughborough 2, Poachers 1”
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