The blazing orange away kit suggested a team on fire – and how Boston Town lived up to that as they claimed an outstanding derby victory. Harrowby had been one of the league’s form teams, having won six and drawn one of seven games until they lost to Lincoln United. They started brightly enough againstContinue reading “Harrowby 1, Poachers 5”
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Poachers 2, Belper 1
Boston Town snatched a stoppage-time winner after staging a stirring fightback. They had gone behind just before the break in their first home match for 4 weeks. But Chris Funnell changed his side’s shape at the interval and they were back on level terms after 65 minutes. Harry Limb continued his rich vein of scoringContinue reading “Poachers 2, Belper 1”
Kimberley MW 1, Poachers 1
Boston Town moved up two places in the table despite being held to a draw by struggling Kimberley MW. The hosts, who haven’t won in the United Counties League Premier North since the opening day of the season, took a shock lead after only 7 minutes. But Chris Funnell’s side fought back and equalised afterContinue reading “Kimberley MW 1, Poachers 1”
Poachers 3, Gresley 0
In Hallowe’en week, the Poachers treated their fans to one of their best displays of the season. There were plenty of tricks too as the home forwards tormented the Gresley defenders for most of the 90 minutes.. Harry Limb was the star of the show, helping himself to another brace of goals to take hisContinue reading “Poachers 3, Gresley 0”
Poachers 1, Atherstone 3
Boston Town bowed out of the FA Vase as this tie finally took place a week later than originally planned. Midland League visitors Atherstone got off to a fast start, with goals from Lewis Collins and Ryan Quinn giving them a 2-0 lead inside the first 20 minutes. In his first game as Boston TownContinue reading “Poachers 1, Atherstone 3”
Poachers 5, Winterton 1
Boston Town bounced back to form in fine style against Winterton Rangers in the Lincs Senior Trophy. Harry Limb notched 4 of the goals as the Poachers gave Martyn Bunce the perfect send-off in his final game as manager. Photographer Steve Davies was on hand to capture the action: Town: Portas, Worthington, Millar (Doran), TateContinue reading “Poachers 5, Winterton 1”
Rugby Borough 2, Poachers 0
Boston Town bowed out of the United Counties League KO Cup as promotion-chasing Rugby Borough struck twice in the second half of a hard-fought game.. The Poachers fielded an attacking line-up, with Harry Limb, Gregg Smith, Jordan Nuttell and Lucas Dakin all in the starting XI. But that’s now three successive games when they’ve failedContinue reading “Rugby Borough 2, Poachers 0”
AFC Mansfield 2, Poachers 0
Thanks to Steve Davies for capturing the action at Forest Town Arena.
Poachers 1, Ashby Ivanhoe 3
Boston Town suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time since last December. After last week’s 2-1 loss at Hucknall Town, Martyn Bunce welcomed Gregg Smith and Liam Adams back into the starting line-up. Ashby Ivanhoe went into the game without a league win to their credit so far this season – but buoyed by aContinue reading “Poachers 1, Ashby Ivanhoe 3”
Hucknall 2, Poachers 1
Boston Town remain in the United Counties League Premier North play-off places despite slipping to defeat at Hucknall Town. They were without Liam Adams, Gregg Smith and the suspended Lucas Dakin as well as the longer-term injury absentees Zane Millar and Mackenzie Burdass. The visitors found it hard going playing against the wind in theContinue reading “Hucknall 2, Poachers 1”
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