New Boston Town manager Chris Funnell has made Pierce Hudson his first signing. The versatile defender, who can play left or right back, joins from Northern Counties East League side Bottesford Town. Hudson played last season at Lincoln United and Louth Town. Funnell said: “I’ve signed Pierce to give us more strength in depth inContinue reading “Pierce joins Poachers”
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Derby day for ladies
There’s a big local derby on Sunday (3 November) when Boston United Ladies take on Boston Town Ladies. The match will take place at the Jakemans Community Stadium. Kick-off is 2.30pm and admission is free. It’s Boston Town Ladies who will go into the fixture as strong favourites after they continued their unbeaten start toContinue reading “Derby day for ladies”
RIP Mick Parsons
It’s with great sadness that we have to report that our former captain Mick Parsons has died. He memorably led Boston FC to the Midland League title in 1974-75 under manager Bill Curry and chairman Bill Stanwell. Phil Scothorne, who played in that title-winning side, said Mick had been an inspirational captain. “He was aContinue reading “RIP Mick Parsons”
Chris Funnell interview
New Boston Town boss Chris Funnell says he aims to add depth to his playing squad. In an interview with Lincolnshire Non-League Radio’s Darren Trapps ahead of his first game in charge, he said: “The squad’s quite slim in terms of the number of players that we’ve got so, in short, yes, we’ll be lookingContinue reading “Chris Funnell interview”
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”
Fixture updates
There have been several changes to upcoming fixtures. Our Lincs Senior Trophy quarter-final at Brigg Town has been set for Saturday 16 November, replacing the scheduled home league fixture against Melton Town on that date. We’ll now visit Harrowby United in the league on Tuesday 19 November. The home game against Skegness on Saturday 30Continue reading “Fixture updates”
Welcome Chris
Boston Town are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Funnell as their new first team manager. He will take over from Martyn Bunce, who stepped down earlier this month to retire from football. The 34-year-old led Lincoln United to one of the most successful seasons in their history last season. He will meet hisContinue reading “Welcome Chris”
Bunny says farewell
Martyn Bunce was given a great send-off as his side beat Winterton Rangers 5-1 in his last game as manager As well as getting a guard of honour, he was presented with a montage of photographs taken by Joshua Hallam. Here are some of Joshua’ s other pictures from the day:
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”
Message from Bunny
Here’s a farewell message from Martyn Bunce following the announcement of his decision to step down as Boston Town manager and retire from football. I would just like to thank everyone who has taken the time to send me so many wonderful messages. I have been overwhelmed with the response to the club announcement regardingContinue reading “Message from Bunny”
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