Boston Town extended their unbeaten run to seven games with a battling point against in-form Long Eaton. Joe Smith gave the hosts the lead seven minutes into the second half as he glanced home a header from a long Lee Beeson throw-in. But the Poachers’ task, against a side who were still unbeaten in theContinue reading “Poachers 1, Long Eaton 1”
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Fraser is a Poacher again!
Boston Town have welcomed the talented Fraser Bayliss back to the club.He returns the DWB Stadium after a spell with Holbeach United.Gary Edgley is delighted to have his attacking skills at his disposal once more. Bayliss made his Poachers debut in February 2016 and has made 137 appearances for the club since then, scoring 37Continue reading “Fraser is a Poacher again!”
Welcome back to Long Eaton
Long Eaton United will be making their league visit to the DWB Stadium for more than 30 years this weekend. The two clubs were rivals in the old Midland League from 1968 until it was disbanded in 1982. We were then together in the Northern Counties East League for two seasons before being briefly reunitedContinue reading “Welcome back to Long Eaton”
Heather St John’s 2, Poachers 4
Joe Smith popped up with two goals to clinch a fantastic comeback win against high-riding Heather St John’s. The Poachers were rocked by first half goals by James Spruce which put the hosts in control. But Harry Limb header pulled one back, then Luke White equalised soon afterwards with a volley. Smith’s double strike sealedContinue reading “Heather St John’s 2, Poachers 4”
Andorra v England
Come and join us in our refurbished clubroom on Saturday as England resume their World Cup campaign. Kick-off against Andorra is at 7.45pm so come down with your mates to the DWB Stadium and make it a night to remember. We’ll have a Happy Hour throughout the second half until the final whistle – £2Continue reading “Andorra v England”
Heanor 0, Poachers 0
Boston Town made it back-to-back clean sheets as they earned a point at a rain-lashed Heanor. Abou Sylla came closest to scoring as he hit the bar on his return following injury. Manager Gary Edgley said: “Both teams gave absolutely everything out there, Both defences came out on top in horrible conditions. A draw wasContinue reading “Heanor 0, Poachers 0”
Bonfire Night 2021
As we enter October, thoughts turn to fireworks night. And so we’re thrilled to confirm the return of Boston Town’s bonfire extravaganza! The traditional fireworks display will take place at the DWB Stadium in Tattershall Road on Friday 5 November. Gates open at 6pm, the bonfire is lit at 7pm and the fireworks will beginContinue reading “Bonfire Night 2021”
Return to Heanor
Boston Town’s game at Heanor Town this weekend will be the first league encounter between the two clubs for more than 30 years. They used to be regular opponents for more than two decades from the late 1960s – first in the Midland League, then the Northern Counties East League. The last two league matchesContinue reading “Return to Heanor”
Kuwsi is back
Boston Town are excited to announce that Kuwsi Ofushine is returning to the club. The powerhouse midfielder first signed for Boston Town last November. But the 27-year-old played just once before the United Counties League season was abandoned because of the pandemic. Ofushine’s only previous performance in Poachers colours saw him named Man of theContinue reading “Kuwsi is back”
Fixture update
Boston Town face a tough run of fixtures over the next month and a half. The daunting sequence of games sees them pitted against five of the early United Counties League Premier North pacesetters in quick succession. From 9 October to 13 November the Poachers will play Heather St John’s, Long Eaton, Skegness, Anstey NomadsContinue reading “Fixture update”
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