Did you fall for our spoof April Fool’s Day story? Here’s how it appeared: Boston Town will take part in a trial using experimental egg-shaped balls this Easter. Scientists say they have new evidence that it’s easier to pass and shoot footballs accurately if they’re slightly oval rather than completely round. Research has been carriedContinue reading “Poachers ‘chase eggs’”
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Unbeaten in 10
Boston Town are unbeaten in 10 games as they travel to Pinchbeck United at the weekend. Technically, the last time they managed a longer sequence without defeat was 14 years ago. That was when they went 16 matches from November 2008 to February 2009 without losing – but that run did include a UCL CupContinue reading “Unbeaten in 10”
AFC Mansfield 1, Poachers 1
By Tom Carter Boston Town went 10 unbeaten on Saturday afternoon but they couldn’t find all 3 points away at struggling AFC Mansfield. Before the game, Martyn Bunce’s side had had a good week with wins against both Belper United and Kimberley Miners Welfare at home. AFC Mansfield sat in 18th place with Boston inContinue reading “AFC Mansfield 1, Poachers 1”
Poachers 2, Kimberley MW 1
Martyn Bunce’s side continued their fine form as they made it 9 games unbeaten. Liam Adams gave them the lead midway through the first half and the visitors left themselves with a mountain to climb when they went down to 10 men. Kimberley MW fought hard to stay in the game after the break butContinue reading “Poachers 2, Kimberley MW 1”
Belper photo gallery
Here are some action photos from our 5-0 win against Belper United, taken by budding young photographer Joshua Hallam. Many thanks Joshua – and good luck with your photography GCSE! You can see the full collection here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/195335751@N02/sets/72177720306812140/with/52756230355/
Goals galore
After the frustrating snowstorm at Melton, there was a blizzard of statistics to enjoy in the 5-0 win against Belper United. You have to go back to September 2020 to find a bigger league victory for Boston Town – a 7-0 romp at Pinchbeck – and even further back for a bigger home win inContinue reading “Goals galore”
Collection for Adam
Boston Town will be holding a collection at our next home game in memory of former player Adam Jackson. Tribtues have been paid from across the football community to the 34-year-old, who was a father-of-two. A fundraising effort set up to help his wife Emma and daughters Myla and Ennis has raised over £14,00 soContinue reading “Collection for Adam”
Snow stops play
Boston Town supporters have voiced their frustration after crazy scenes unfolded in the snow at Melton Town. The game was abandoned after half-time with the Poachers leading 3-0. The fixture had already been postponed twice because of problems with Melton’s 3G pitch but finally kicked off tonight, with plenty of snow already on the pitchContinue reading “Snow stops play”
Poachers 1, Heanor 0
By Tom Carter The Poachers made it 6 league games unbeaten on Saturday afternoon with a 1-0 victory over Heanor Town. After two draws on the trot with Kimberley Miners Welfare and Newark and Sherwood United, the Poachers had to get back to winning ways as 9th place Heanor Town visited the Mortgages For YouContinue reading “Poachers 1, Heanor 0”
Cup final is ticket-only
Next month’s Lincs Senior Trophy final between Boston Town and Deeping Rangers will be a ticket-only game. The Poachers will be aiming to win their first silverware for 14 years. Tickets for the final at Boston United’s ground on Wednesday 5 April have now gone on sale: https://bostonunitedfc.ktckts.com/event/bos2223n02/deeping-rangers-v-boston-town They’re priced £11 for adults and £7Continue reading “Cup final is ticket-only”
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