Boston Town U18s made it 5 wins out of 5 since Christmas after hammering Birchwood Colts 5-1. They got off to a very strong start against a strong Birchwood team who are fighting for the league. The first goal came in the fist 10 seconds of the game, Charlie Rigby slotting home what surely mustContinue reading “5 star Poachers”
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Poachers 0, Melton 1
Depleted Boston Town’s unbeaten run came to end against promotion-chasing Melton Town. An injury-hit Poachers line-up were undone after 56 minutes when the referee overruled an initial flag for an apparent infringement and the visitors went on to score the only goal of the game. Jason Field and Layton Maddison joined Jordan Nuttell on theContinue reading “Poachers 0, Melton 1”
Penalty heartache
Boston Town lost their grip on the Lincs Senior Trophy after an agonising defeat on penalties. They produced a stirring performance to hold high-flying Lincoln United to a goalless draw over 90 minutes. And twice in the shootout they were just one kick away from retaining the cup after Travis Portas pulled off fine saves.Continue reading “Penalty heartache”
AFC Mansfield 0, Poachers 2
Lucas Dakin scored either side of the interval to help Boston Town to another away win. The in-form striker pounced in first half stoppage time from a well-worked long throw. The Poachers had enjoyed the best of the chances in the opening 45 minutes on a bobbly pitch. After the break they played some lovelyContinue reading “AFC Mansfield 0, Poachers 2”
Kimberley MW 1, Poachers 1
Boston Town moved up to 10th place as they extended their unbeaten run to 7 matches. Lucas Dakin pounced after only 9 minutes to give the visitors the lead. But Kimberley, whose recent improved form had seen them beat title favourites Sherwood Colliery, snatched an equaliser just before the interval. It was the first goalContinue reading “Kimberley MW 1, Poachers 1”
Pinchbeck 0, Poachers 2
Boston Town chalked up a remarkable 5th league clean sheet in a row as they claimed another derby win. It’s been more than 500 minutes of playing time since Travis Portas last conceded in the United Counties League – that was in the 3-1 defeat against Heanor back in January. But bottom of the tableContinue reading “Pinchbeck 0, Poachers 2”
Poachers 0, Sherwood Colliery 0
Boston Town registered a 4th league clean sheet in a row as they went toe to toe with top of the table Sherwood Colliery. For the second week running, they proved to be a match for one of the top teams in the United Counties League Premier North. They followed up last week’s creditable 0-0Continue reading “Poachers 0, Sherwood Colliery 0”
Poachers 0, L’boro Students 0
Boston Town dug deep to earn a valuable goalless draw against high-flying Loughborough Students. It was always going to be a big ask for the patched-up Poachers to get anything from this game. The visitors arrived at the Mortgages For You Stadium having won 11 matches in a row. By contrast, Martyn Bunce was missingContinue reading “Poachers 0, L’boro Students 0”
Poachers 2, Skegness 1
Boston Town came from behind to claim a deserved semi-final win against their local rivals. Promotion-chasing Skegness Town seemed to be on course to knock out the Lincs Senior Trophy holders when they took the lead with their first serious effort on goal. It was against the run of play when Ben Davison looped aContinue reading “Poachers 2, Skegness 1”
Belper Utd 0, Poachers 1
Travis Portas and Fraser Bayliss were the heroes as Boston Town made it 3 away wins in a row. Martyn Bunce’s side suffered an early blow when the injured Layton Maddison had to be replaced by Will Langford after 19 minutes. Ten minutes later, Portas made a crucial penalty save to keep it goalless. ThatContinue reading “Belper Utd 0, Poachers 1”
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