Boston Town’s long wait for a victory over Skegness Town goes on. The last time the Poachers beat their rivals from along the coast was way back in 1983. Admittedly, there was a 37-year gap when the two clubs didn’t meet – but the home fans were still itching for a Boxing Day win overContinue reading “Boxing Day woe”
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Semi-final date is set
Boston Town have a midweek date for their Lincs Senior Trophy semi-final away at Brigg Town. They will travel to the Northern Counties East League Division One side on Wednesday 1 February. The Poachers will be aiming to reach the final for the second time in 4 years. On the previous occasion under Gary EdgleyContinue reading “Semi-final date is set”
Harry is back
Last season’s leading goalscorer Harry Limb will be back in the Boston Town squad this weekend. He’s ready to return to action at home to Newark & Sherwood on Saturday after missing 10 games with a back injury. Martyn Bunce says he’s delighted to have his star striker available once more after he resumed trainingContinue reading “Harry is back”
Heanor 2, Poachers 4
Boston Town staged a remarkable comeback to continue their fine form away from home. Trailing 2-0 just before half-time, they were also down to 10 men with Jordan Nuttell in the sin bin. But Marshall Young pulled one back before the interval with a superb strike from 25 yards – his 9th goal of theContinue reading “Heanor 2, Poachers 4”
On the road to Heanor
Boston Town’s run of tough matches continues as they head to Heanor Town at the weekend. Martyn Bunce’s side will be looking for their first win against the Lions since 1991. The Poachers have failed to beat the Derbyshire club in any of their previous 6 meetings. They managed a creditable 0-0 draw at theContinue reading “On the road to Heanor”
Semi-final draw
Boston Town will play Lincs Senior Trophy holders Brigg Town away for a place in this year’s final. It will be the first meeting between the two clubs for 23 years. That was also a semi-final in the same competition in March 2000, which the Zebras won 3-2, with Boston’s goals coming from Toby ScotneyContinue reading “Semi-final draw”
Poachers 2, Loughborough 2
Martyn Bunce’s side were denied a famous victory an an enthralling encounter. Loughborough Students came to the Mortgages For You Stadium with a 7-point lead at the top of the UCL Premier North table. But Boston Town led twice and it took a 90th minute equaliser to stop them becoming the first team to beatContinue reading “Poachers 2, Loughborough 2”
Hotshot Fraser
Congratulations to Fraser Bayliss on reaching two goalscoring landmarks. The Boston Town hot shot has now gone past 50 goals for the club. His brace at Winterton on Wednesday also took him to 11 so far in 2022-23 – the first time he’s achieved double figures for the Poachers in a season. Bayliss is onlyContinue reading “Hotshot Fraser”
George and Flynn join
Boston Town have bolstered their squad with two new signings. George Hobbins and Flynn Slater could both play tomorrow at home to league leaders Loughborough Students. Marytn Bunce is delighted to have captured midfielder Hobbins, who has been a regular starter for Skegness Town over the past two seasons. Bunce said: “I’ve worked with GeorgeContinue reading “George and Flynn join”
Winterton 0, Poachers 4
Boston Town stunned Winterton Rangers to storm into the semi-finals of the Lincs Senior Trophy. They banished memories of last year’s quarter-final exit from the competition on the same ground with a brace apiece from Fraser Bayliss and Liam Adams. Their quartet of top quality goals simply left the hosts reeling. Winterton had gone intoContinue reading “Winterton 0, Poachers 4”
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