Heanor 0, Boston Town 0

The Poachers finally earned their first away league point of the season at the 6th time of asking. After 5 consecutive defeats on the road in the United Counties League Premier Division North, Martyn Bunce’s side battled out a hard-fought goalless draw. Substitute Patrik Bad came closest to snatching a win for the visitors whenContinue reading “Heanor 0, Boston Town 0”

Poachers 1, Stone Old Alleynians 1

Richard Ford and Travis Portas were the heroes as the Poachers marched into the last 64 of the FA Vase. Ford grabbed the all-important equaliser after the hosts had trailed to the Staffordshire side. Then Portas pulled off 3 saves out of 3 in the penalty shootout. But the afternoon was overshadowed by a seriousContinue reading “Poachers 1, Stone Old Alleynians 1”

Bourne 1, Poachers 1 (3-4 on pens)

Lincs Senior Trophy holders Boston Town pulled off an astonishing Houdini act to stay alive in this year’s competition. They looked certain to be dumped out at the first hurdle as they trailed deep into stoppage time at the end of the 90 minutes. Unbeaten Division One leaders Bourne Town had led through a fineContinue reading “Bourne 1, Poachers 1 (3-4 on pens)”

Sherwood Colliery 1, Poachers 0

For the third week in a row, Boston Town went down to a single-goal defeat. But they made a real fist of it against all-conquering Sherwood Colliery, who had smashed 10 goals in their previous 2 home league games. Martyn Bunce’s side gave as good as they got but the unbeaten league leaders condemned themContinue reading “Sherwood Colliery 1, Poachers 0”

Poachers 0, Belper United 1

Boston Town’s 8-match unbeaten home run came to an end as high-flying Belper United edged a close encounter. The Poachers gave as good as they got, despite missing 3 key players – Richard Ford, Fraser Bayliss and Marshall Young. Boston Town manager Martyn Bunce told Lincolnshire Non-League Radio: “I’m so proud of the lads. IContinue reading “Poachers 0, Belper United 1”

Poachers 3, Hucknall T 1

Boston Town made into the next round of the FA Vase with a polished display. Layton Maddison pounced first, ghosting onto a pinpoint through ball after 15 minutes before lashing home. Jordan Nuttell doubled the lead after 31 minutes with a well-crafted goal from a corner. It came short to Liam Adams, whose clever loftedContinue reading “Poachers 3, Hucknall T 1”

Boston Town U18s 17, North Lindum Hawks 0

Boston Town Under 18s marked their first home game of the season with an avalanche of goals. They overwhelmed a North Lindum Hawks side who had also lost 10-0 the previous week. Goalscorers were: Charlie Rigby 5Femmi Kisanji 3Tony Sequeira 2Fletcher Newton 2Jack Ratley 2Lucas Chester 1Rudi Vernon 1Pat Bad 1 Lincolnshire Intermediate Football LeagueContinue reading “Boston Town U18s 17, North Lindum Hawks 0”

Ashby Ivanhoe 1, Poachers 0

Boston Town fell to an agonising 1-0 defeat at Ashby Ivanhoe in the United Counties League Premier North. In a game of few chances, Jordan Tate was controversially sin-binned in the second half, with the hosts scoring an 80th-minute winner soon afterwards. Martyn Bunce’s side felt aggrieved by a number of refereeing decisions that wentContinue reading “Ashby Ivanhoe 1, Poachers 0”