The funeral of Boston footballing legend Mick Lyon will be on Monday 10 February at 2.45pm. It will take place at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, Sheffield, and after at Whirlow Brook Hall, Sheffield. Wearing football shirts will be welcomed for anyone wanting to celebrate a life in football. Tributes to Mick Lyon
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Poachers 2, Newark & Sherwood 2
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”
Poachers 4, Shirebrook 0
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”
Ted signs for the Poachers
Boston Town manager Chris Funnell says he’s added depth and quality to his squad after signing Ted Gibbons. Gibbons played under him in 2023-24 at Lincoln United and has made a further 21 appearances for the Whites this season. Funnell said: “Ted is a great player and can play in a number of positions butContinue reading “Ted signs for the Poachers”
RIP Mick Lyon
We’re deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mick Lyon, who played for Boston FC’s youth teams in the early days of his football career. The former Boston Grammar School pupil went on to play for Boston United, where he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Derrick Nuttell, John McPherson, Kevin Blackwell, Chris Cook,Continue reading “RIP Mick Lyon”
Belper Utd 2, Poachers 3
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”
60 years: The Sheffield connection – part 2
We kick off 2025 with another blast of nostalgia as part of our 60th anniversary season celebrations. Following the memories of Doug Atter and Mick Daley, two more of our former Sheffield-based players look back at their time playing for Boston FC. Pete Barker What was your most memorable match playing for the club?My mostContinue reading “60 years: The Sheffield connection – part 2”
Steve Davies – 2024 highlights
It’s been great to have Steve Davies capturing the action over recent months. Here are some of our favourites from the many photos he’s taken:
Joshua’s year in pictures
Here are just some of the most memorable photos taken in 2024 by Joshua Hallam. Thanks for everything this year – and keep snapping!
60 years: The Sheffield connection – part 1
As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations, we continue our series of nostalgic articles in which former players look back at their most memorable matches, favourite moments off the pitch and team-mates they enjoyed playing with most. In the 1970s and 80s, Boston FC boasted a strong contingent of Sheffield-based players, who made a hugeContinue reading “60 years: The Sheffield connection – part 1”
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