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Bourne 1, Poachers 1 (8-7 on pens)

By Simon Ashberry Boston Town’s promotion dreams were dashed in heart-breaking fashion in front of a mammoth crowd. They had led Bourne in the United Counties League Premier North play-off final with just quarter of an hour to go. But with the prospect of going up to the Northern Premier League tantalisingly close, the hostsContinue reading “Bourne 1, Poachers 1 (8-7 on pens)”

Play-off final information

PLAY-OFF FINAL – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUPPORTERS Bourne Town are expecting a very big crowd for Saturday’s play-off final and have urged supporters to buy tickets in advance if possible. You can buy tickets online here: https://bourne-town-football-club.sumupstore.com/products Prices are: Adults – £6Concessions – £5Under 18s – £2 The club says this will speed up admissionContinue reading “Play-off final information”

Play-off semi-final in pictures

Steve Davies was on hand to capture memorable afternoon at Eastwood. Check out all his photos here: https://stevewdavies.smugmug.com/

Eastwood 1, Poachers 2

Boston Town claimed a place in the United Counties League Premier North play-off final with a stirring win. The Poachers now travel to Bourne Town on Saturday (3 May) for a mouthwatering clash to decide who goes up to Step 4. Chris Funnell’s side know they are just one win away from becoming the firstContinue reading “Eastwood 1, Poachers 2”

Crunching the numbers

Ahead of our play-off semi-final against Eastwood CFC, club historian Simon Ashberry assesses the 2024-25 season and attempts to put it into context. It’s true to say Boston Town will make history when they kick off against Eastwood tomorrow – no Poachers team has previously taken part in the promotion play-offs. However, play-offs are aContinue reading “Crunching the numbers”

What could happen today?

There’s still lots at stake in the United Counties League Premier North as the final two rounds of matches take place over the Easter weekend. Here are all the Easter Saturday games involving the top seven: Boston Town v Newark TownLincoln United v HeanorAFC Mansfield v SkegnessBourne v HucknallGresley v Eastwood Depending on today’s results,Continue reading “What could happen today?”

Easter finale: manager’s thoughts

It all comes down to this. Just two games remain and everything is still to play for! Ahead of the Easter weekend fixtures, here are manager Chris Funnell’s thoughts: “At this stage of the season, the next game is always the biggest and that’s the case for Saturday. “A win and our playoff spot isContinue reading “Easter finale: manager’s thoughts”

60 years: A first league title

It was 60 years ago today that Boston FC lifted the league championship trophy at the end of their first ever season. Captain Bert Linnecor received the silverware before the club’s home game against Lysaghts Sports* at the Mayflower Ground on 17 April 1965. One of the schoolboys enjoying the presentation that day was schoolboyContinue reading “60 years: A first league title”

Poachers 2, Kimberley MW 0

By Charlie Fytche Poachers cruise past struggling Kimberley Boston Town returned to action at The Mortgages for You Stadium this weekend as they hosted relegation-battling Kimberley Miners Welfare — and came away with a comfortable 2-0 win. ⸻ First Half The referee got proceedings underway, and The Poachers started brightly as expected. Inside seven minutes,Continue reading “Poachers 2, Kimberley MW 0”

60 years: Matt Price

As our 60th anniversary season draws to a close, Matt Price is the latest player to share his memories. Matt Price will go down in Boston Town’s history as one of the club’s most loyal players. He turned out for the Poachers 479 times from 1998 to 2010, putting himself third on the all-time listContinue reading “60 years: Matt Price”