By Tom Carter A Keaton Ward quickfire double resulted in the Poachers losing their first pre-season game of the season at home to Boston United. Football was back at the Mortgages For You Stadium on Saturday afternoon as local neighbours Boston United visited the Poachers to begin pre-season. Both sides were looking to start theirContinue reading “Poachers 1, Boston United 2”
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Another tough FA Cup draw
Boston Town have been drawn at home in the FA Cup to last season’s United Counties League Premier North champions Anstey Nomads. They’ve since been promoted to the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands Division. It’s the 2nd year in a row that Martyn Bunce’s side have faced Step 4 opponents in the Extra PreliminaryContinue reading “Another tough FA Cup draw”
Squad confirmed for new season
All but one of Martyn Bunce’s squad have committed themselves to the club for the 2023-24 campaign. The only departure is Tom Mucklin, who has moved to Bourne Town. The Boston Town boss said: “Tom’s a great lad with a fantastic attitude. Everyone at the club would like to say thank you and wish himContinue reading “Squad confirmed for new season”
Dan’s the man
Boston Town have signed experienced campaigner Dan Worthington for the new season. Manager Martyn Bunce is delighted to have captured the versatile defender, who captained Pinchbeck United in 2022-23. Dan has made more than 250 appearances for United Counties League clubs over the past decade. He was part of Boston United’s youth team before beingContinue reading “Dan’s the man”
RIP Jim Ely
Boston Town are deeply saddened to hear of the death of long-time friend and supporter Jim Ely. He was a hugely popular and respected figure on the local football scene for several decades. Chairman Mick Vines said Jim had been involved with Boston Town for a long time and had done lots of work behindContinue reading “RIP Jim Ely”
Wakes friendly added
Boston Town have added another fixture to their pre-season schedule. They will now visit Bourne Town on Saturday 15 July, kick-off 3pm. The Wakes’ last game was their play-off semi-final against Hucknall Town in April which attracted a crowd of nearly 900. Hucknall won on penalties and were promoted to the UCL Premier North byContinue reading “Wakes friendly added”
Pre-season games
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”
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”
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