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by Charlie Fytche Poachers climb into playoff spots with dominant display Boston Town put on a commanding performance at the Mortgages for You Stadium, securing a 4-1 victory over Melton Town to move up to fourth place in the league and into the playoff positions for the first time since the beginning of the season!Continue reading “Poachers 4, Melton 1”

Two late headed goals sparked a stirring comeback that pushed the Poachers to the brink of the play-off places. The Mortgages For You Stadium was buzzing after Jordan Tate and Richard Ford both scored from corners expertly delivered by Ted Gibbons on his debut. Chris Funnell was left with a depleted squad as the unavailableContinue reading “Poachers 2, AFC Mansfield 1”

Boston Town’s play-off hopes were dented after they were held 2-2 by mid-table Newark & Sherwood. The Poachers trailed 1-0 at the break after Tyler Dacres scored a superb goal from distance for the visitors. But that was just the precursor to a breathtaking second half which saw the hosts’ leading goalscorer Harry Limb sentContinue reading “Poachers 2, Newark & Sherwood 2”

Boston Town edged a point closer to the play-off places as they bllitzed struggling Shirebrook. Chris Funnell’s side got off to a sensational start as Jordan Nuttell converted a Harry Limb cross to score one of the fastest goals ever seen at the Mortgages For You Stadium. Darren Trapps, commentating for Lincolnshire Non-League Radio, clockedContinue reading “Poachers 4, Shirebrook 0”

Boston Town moved to within one place of the play-offs with this impressive away win. Manager Chris Funnell knew it was a great opportunity for his side because most other United Counties Premier North fixtures fell foul of the wintry weather. The Poachers took an immediate liking to the 3G surface at Eastwood’s Coronation ParkContinue reading “Belper Utd 2, Poachers 3”

Boston Town head into their festive break just a point off the play-offs after this Boxing Day derby victory. Having failed to score in their previous 3 outings, the Poachers got their shooting boots back on to claim the spoils at a misty Mortgages For You Stadium. Harry Limb was again the catalyst, poaching 2Continue reading “Poachers 2, Sleaford 0”

Boston Town gave almost as good as they got against leaders Eastwood CFC. Despite the unfamiliar 3G pitch and howling wind, Chris Funnell’s patched-up team acquitted themselves admirably. It was goalless until the 65th minute, with the visitors coming closest to scoring in the first half when they hit the post. But the league leaders,Continue reading “Eastwood CFC 1, Poachers 0”

Boston Town’s last home game before Christmas fell flat as they were held by 10-man Skegness. The festive derby was typically fiery and packed with incident – but the one thing it lacked was goals. It was a first 0-0 of the season for the Poachers, who will see this a missed opportunity after theContinue reading “Poachers 0, Skegness 0”

Chris Funnell suffered his first league defeat as Boston Town manager as his side were edged out by in-form Bourne Town. It took a second-half penalty to separate these two teams in what was often a tempestuous derby that saw a flurry of yellow cards. The visitors had to play with 10 men for mostContinue reading “Bourne 1, Poachers 0”

Boston Town weathered Storm Darragh to collect another three valuable points in their push towards the play-off places. Chris Funnell’s side adapted superbly to the horrendous conditions at the Mortgages For You Stadium to make it three wins in a row. Hucknall kept Travis Portas busy early on with a flurry of chances as theyContinue reading “Poachers 3, Hucknall 0”