Lincs Senior Trophy holders Boston Town pulled off an astonishing Houdini act to stay alive in this year’s competition. They looked certain to be dumped out at the first hurdle as they trailed deep into stoppage time at the end of the 90 minutes. Unbeaten Division One leaders Bourne Town had led through a fineContinue reading “Bourne 1, Poachers 1 (3-4 on pens)”
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Sherwood Colliery 1, Poachers 0
For the third week in a row, Boston Town went down to a single-goal defeat. But they made a real fist of it against all-conquering Sherwood Colliery, who had smashed 10 goals in their previous 2 home league games. Martyn Bunce’s side gave as good as they got but the unbeaten league leaders condemned themContinue reading “Sherwood Colliery 1, Poachers 0”
Woodhall Spa U14 0, Boston Town 13
Our Under 14s were 7-0 up at half-time and cruised to victory in the Simon Whittle Under 14 Cup. Man of the match was Toby Chapman, who scored a hat-trick, with Blake Crowfoot in midfield getting the nod for parents’ man of the match. Other goalscorers were: Ed Atkinson 4, Logan Bray 2, Fletcher Don-Duncan,Continue reading “Woodhall Spa U14 0, Boston Town 13”
Boston Town U18 2, Lincoln Utd Whites 4
Boston Town Under 18s just couldn’t find the net despite dominating the match for long periods. Femmi Kisanji and Charlie Rigby did manage to score but the young Poachers found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreline. Man of the match was Oscar Broom, who did everything that was asked of him.
Poachers 0, Belper United 1
Boston Town’s 8-match unbeaten home run came to an end as high-flying Belper United edged a close encounter. The Poachers gave as good as they got, despite missing 3 key players – Richard Ford, Fraser Bayliss and Marshall Young. Boston Town manager Martyn Bunce told Lincolnshire Non-League Radio: “I’m so proud of the lads. IContinue reading “Poachers 0, Belper United 1”
Hot shot Fraser
Fraser Bayliss has moved into the top 10 goalscorers in Boston Town’s history. His tally of 65 puts him level with club legend Phil Scothorne. Here’s the top 10 in full: Gary Bull 201Paul Goodhand 135Carl Smaller 129Dave Scotney 128Martin Johnson 110Nick Mallinder 91Alex Beck 90Ian Shooter 67Fraser Bayliss 65Phil Scothorne 65 Bayliss made hisContinue reading “Hot shot Fraser”
Poachers away in FA Vase
Boston Town have been drawn away to Leicestershire-based in the FA Vase 1st round proper. The tie is scheduled to take place on Saturday 21 October. The Poachers haven’t made it beyond this stage of the competition since 2012-13, when they were knocked out in the 3rd round by Gornal Athletic. Their best run wasContinue reading “Poachers away in FA Vase”
Home sweet home
Boston Town have turned the Mortgages For You Stadium into a fortress this year. It’s now 5 home wins in a row for the Poachers – and they’ve scored an impressive 16 goals in those 5 victories. They’ve lost just once at the Mortgages For You Stadium in 16 fixtures since Boxing Day and they’reContinue reading “Home sweet home”
Poachers 3, Hucknall T 1
Boston Town made into the next round of the FA Vase with a polished display. Layton Maddison pounced first, ghosting onto a pinpoint through ball after 15 minutes before lashing home. Jordan Nuttell doubled the lead after 31 minutes with a well-crafted goal from a corner. It came short to Liam Adams, whose clever loftedContinue reading “Poachers 3, Hucknall T 1”
Boston Town U18s 17, North Lindum Hawks 0
Boston Town Under 18s marked their first home game of the season with an avalanche of goals. They overwhelmed a North Lindum Hawks side who had also lost 10-0 the previous week. Goalscorers were: Charlie Rigby 5Femmi Kisanji 3Tony Sequeira 2Fletcher Newton 2Jack Ratley 2Lucas Chester 1Rudi Vernon 1Pat Bad 1 Lincolnshire Intermediate Football LeagueContinue reading “Boston Town U18s 17, North Lindum Hawks 0”
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