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”
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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”
Pierce joins Poachers
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”
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”
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