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”
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Harrowby 1, Poachers 5
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”
Trio achieve landmarks
Three of Boston Town’s long-serving players have reached personal milestones. The achievements of Lori Borbely, Travis Portas and Luke Wilson were recognised ahead of Saturday’s 2-1 win against Belper United. Top of the tree was Lori, who has become only the second player to reach 500 appearances for the club. Trav and Willo have bothContinue reading “Trio achieve landmarks”
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”
60 years: The Goole gang
Two of the Goole-based players who were part of Boston FC’s early days in the Midland League share their memories of that era. Defender Steve Foster played a big part in Boston FC’s famous FA Cup of 1970. What was your most memorable match playing for the club?It was the FA Cup match v BostonContinue reading “60 years: The Goole gang”
Lori reaches 500
Huge congratulations to Lori Borbely on his remarkable achievement of making 500 appearances for Boston Town. He becomes only the second player in the club’s history to reach that landmark after record-holder Lee Rippin, who played 641 times. Lori made his debut for the Poachers in August 2006, an uninspiring goalless draw at Long Buckby.Continue reading “Lori reaches 500”
RIP Alec Brader
Boston Town would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Alec Brader, who has died aged 82. He dedicated much of his life to youth sports, including coaching athletics and organising tours with the Lincolnshire Schools FA. Alec played a handful of times for Boston FC in 1965-66 alongside the likesContinue reading “RIP Alec Brader”
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”
Boston United 2, Boston Town 7
Our ladies painted Boston blue after earning a memorable derby day triumph. Marisha Newton scored a hat-trick as they registered a thumping 7-2 win against Boston United Ladies at the Jakemans Community Stadium. The result meant Boston Town Ladies stretched their lead at the top of the Lincs Women & Girls’ League Open Age SouthContinue reading “Boston United 2, Boston Town 7”
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”
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