The Poachers will again host Boston United in a pre-season friendly this summer. Boston Town will welcome their neighbours to the Mortgages For You Stadium on Saturday 8 July, kick-off 3pm. Last year’s friendly was the the first between the 2 clubs for 5 years – with Town running out 2-1 winners thanks to aContinue reading “Pre-season games”
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Award winners 2022-23
Well done to our award winners at the end of the successful season! Midfielder Layton Maddison was named Manager’s Player of the Year after an accomplished first full campaign with the Poachers. Long-serving defender Richard Ford was named Supporters’ Player of Year for his barnstorming displays – he’s closing in on becoming only the 15thContinue reading “Award winners 2022-23”
Season review – part 3
Well done to Marshall Young on being Boston Town’s only ever-present in 2022-23! He appeared in every single one of our 48 games in all competitions throughout the season. Marshall started 35 games and came on as s sub 13 times. Next best were Luke Wilson with 46 appearances and Liam Adams with 45. AContinue reading “Season review – part 3”
Season review – part 2
Congratulations to Fraser Bayliss on finishing the season as our leading goalscorer. His 2 goals against Leicester Nirvana in our final fixture brought his tally to exactly 20. That’s an impressive goal haul for someone who doesn’t play as an out-and-out-striker! It’s more than twice as many as Fraser’s ever scored before the Poachers –Continue reading “Season review – part 2”
Season review – part 1
We’re going to be looking back over a successful 2022-23 campaign in the coming days. There’s no better place to start than by thanking our sponsors – without them, none of this would have been possible.
Leicester Nirvana 2, Poachers 3
Boston Town pulled off a remarkable second half comeback to end their season on a high. At the break, they trailed 2-0 and were down to 10 men. Jason Field was sent off for a foul that led to a penalty and the hosts’ second goal. But veteran Lori Borbely came on as a subContinue reading “Leicester Nirvana 2, Poachers 3”
Poachers 2, Selston 0
by Tom Carter The Poachers signed off their home campaign by dispatching bottom markers Selston with 2 second half goals. It should have been more but Martyn Bunce will be happy enough after his side bounced back from the frustration of their midweek defeat at Melton. Boston had several chances in the opening minutes. FraserContinue reading “Poachers 2, Selston 0”
Steve Hodge dinner
Melton 3, Poachers 1
Boston Town suffered the cruellest of defeats as their energy-sapping schedule took its toll. A 3rd game in 5 days proved just too much for Martyn Bunce’s side. Lee Beeson gave them the lead with a shot from the edge of the box after 71 minutes but Melton inevitably finished the stronger.. Boston had playedContinue reading “Melton 3, Poachers 1”
Heather 0, Poachers 1
by Tom Carter An 18th goal of the season from Fraser Bayliss gave Boston all three points at Heather St Johns after last week’s 3-0 thrashing to Sherwood Colliery, Martyn Bunce’s side travelled to 19th place Heather St Johns who were looking to get a decent result over Boston to try and escape relegation. FourContinue reading “Heather 0, Poachers 1”