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”
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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”
PREVIEW: Boston Town v Kimberley MW
By Charlie Fytche 📅 Date: Saturday, 5th April🕒 Kick-off: 3:00 PM🏟 Venue: Mortgages For You Stadium, PE21 9LR ⸻ 🔍 The Opposition Kimberley Miners Welfare may be sitting third from bottom, but they’re no easy opponent. They’ve made teams work hard for their points all season and won’t go down without a fight. After aContinue reading “PREVIEW: Boston Town v Kimberley MW”
Jimmy Bullard – April Fool
For those who believed Jimmy Bullard was on his way – why would we ever replace a legend like Lori Borbely?! Hope you enjoyed this year’s April Fool joke. Here’s the spoof story in full: Boston Town is delighted to announce the appointment of former Premier League midfielder and football personality Jimmy Bullard as ourContinue reading “Jimmy Bullard – April Fool”
Shirebrook 1, Poachers 4
By Charlie Fytche Boston Town made the 128-mile round trip to face bottom-of-the-table Shirebrook, who had bolstered their squad with eight new signings in a desperate bid for survival. It was set to be a tough contest, but the Poachers rose to the occasion with a dominant second-half display. Kick-Off Boston started brightly in whatContinue reading “Shirebrook 1, Poachers 4”
Match Preview: Shirebrook v Boston Town
By Charlie Fytche 📅 Date: Saturday, 29th March🕒 Kick-off: 3:00 PM🏟 Venue: WH David Stadium, NG20 8TF ⸻ 🔍 The Opposition Shirebrook Town are in a fight for survival and have responded by appointing Joe Tomlinson as manager and making seven new signings to strengthen their squad. Their last fixture was abandoned at half-time dueContinue reading “Match Preview: Shirebrook v Boston Town”
U15s edge semi-final win
Our Under 15s made it back-to-back cup finals with a 3-2 win in this morning’s league cup semi final. A slow start saw the Poachers fall a goal behind to Collingham Panthers – but it proved just what was needed for the boys to spring into life. Josh equalised after some excellent build up playContinue reading “U15s edge semi-final win”
Match preview: Deeping Rangers vs Boston Town
By Charlie Fytche 📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd March🕒 Kick-off: 3:00 PM🏟 Venue: The Haydon Whitham Stadium, PE6 8LQ ⸻ 🔍 The Opposition: Deeping Rangers Brett Whaley’s Deeping Rangers have struggled this season, but as we approach the business end of the campaign, they’re fighting hard to stay in the league. Currently sitting fourth from bottom,Continue reading “Match preview: Deeping Rangers vs Boston Town”