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In the final part of our series looking back at memorable Boston v Skegness encounters, we recall a magical FA Cup night. The two clubs were drawn together in the 3rd Qualifying Round of famous old competition in October 1978 – and served up a three-part classic. Those were the days when cup ties weren’tContinue reading “Flashback: October 1979”

Boston Town would like to offer our belated condolences to the family of George Crawford, who has died aged 81. An outstanding goalkeeper, he was almost ever-present for Boston FC in our first two seasons in the Midland League from 1968 to 1970. Donations in memory of George can be made to St Peter &Continue reading “RIP George Crawford”

We continue our build-up to Monday’s New Year derby against Skegness by looking back at classic games between our two clubs. Arguably, the most feisty battles between Boston and Skegness came in a two-legged Midland League Cup tie in 1968-69. Four players were sent off in the two tempestuous games played just a couple weeksContinue reading “Flashback: Christmas 1968”

As part of our build-up to Monday’s New Year derby, we look back at some classic games between Boston and Skegness. First up is a ding-dong tussle from August 1972, which ended up as a 2-2 draw. Boston FC, by now managed by Bill Curry, had impressed in pre-season, having bolstered their squad with newContinue reading “Flashback: August 1972”

We’re building up to what should be a cracking Lincolnshire coastal derby on Monday. Incredibly, it’s our first home game against Skegness Town for 37 years. For a decade and a half, there was a fierce rivalry between the Poachers and the Lilywhites as they competed together in the Midland League and then briefly theContinue reading “Coastal Clásico”

Don’t forget to bring your raffle tickets on Monday! Our delayed festive draw will take place after big local derby at home to Skegness Town. There are some big prizes to be won in the raffle, which was originally going to be held before Christmas – only for our home game against Melton Town toContinue reading “Festive raffle”

As the end of the year draws near, now’s as good a time as any to reflect on Boston Town’s performance so far in 2021-22. In a nutshell, it’s been by far the best season the Poachers have enjoyed for well over a decade. At Christmas, we sat in 4th place in the new UnitedContinue reading “End of year report 2021”

Season’s greetings to all our supporters, players and officials! We hope you’ve all had a good Christmas and continue to enjoy the rest of the festive break. Our next home game is on Monday 3 January against Skegness Town at the Mortgages For You Stadium.

Gary Edgley has strengthened his squad by signing Aaron Eyett from Holbeach United. The pacy winger returns to the Mortgages For You Stadium after two previous successful spells at the club. The Boston Town management team have been keen to bring in new recruits for some time after the departure of several players left themContinue reading “Aaron returns”