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Poachers 5, Winterton 1
Boston Town bounced back to form in fine style against Winterton Rangers in the Lincs Senior Trophy. Harry Limb notched 4 of the goals as the Poachers gave Martyn Bunce the perfect send-off in his final game as manager. Photographer Steve Davies was on hand to capture the action: Town: Portas, Worthington, Millar (Doran), TateContinue reading “Poachers 5, Winterton 1”
Tough first 3 fixtures
The Poachers have been handed a tough start to their United Counties League Premier North campaign. Their first 2 league fixtures in their 60th anniversary season will both be away – first at newcomers Gresley Rovers and then at Lincolnshire rivals Skegness Town. With an FA Cup tie at Northampton Sileby Rangers to follow those,Continue reading “Tough first 3 fixtures”
Fordy joins 300 club
Congratulations to the inspirational Richard Ford on reaching the milestone of 300 appearances for Boston Town. He made his debut in a 4-2 home win over Oadby Town back in August 2015. Fordy is now established as a powerhouse in the centre of defence, but he has also shown he knows where the goal isContinue reading “Fordy joins 300 club”
Poachers 7, Grantham 1
The Poachers eased into the next round of the Sports Ground Development UCL Cup against lower-grade Grantham Town Academy. Martyn Bunce’s side were ruthless in the last 20 minutes, adding a further 4 goals as the visitors tired. Read on to see how the action unfolded… 89 – GOAL! Another one for Bayliss to completeContinue reading “Poachers 7, Grantham 1”
Selston 0, Poachers 3
Boston Town made it 4 clean sheets in a row for the first time for 12 years.. Gary Bull and Jonny Rowan were still playing last time they managed a quartet of shut-outs – that was in April 2010. Lee Beeson registered his first goal of the season when he converted a 28th minute penaltyContinue reading “Selston 0, Poachers 3”
Teacup Gate
Club legend Dave “Toby” Scotney has asked us to put the record straight on one of the anecdotes included in our new book To Be A Poacher. On page 22, we recall a dressing room incident when a tea cup was thrown in frustration following an away defeat. Toby points out that a key partContinue reading “Teacup Gate”
Bonfire Night thanks
Boston Town would like to thank everyone who supported our Bonfire Night event this year. It was great to be back after no fireworks displays were allowed in 2020. Chairman Mick Vines said it was a fantastic night, with over 2,000 people coming to Tattershall Road to watch the extravaganza. An event like that canContinue reading “Bonfire Night thanks”
Heanor 0, Poachers 0
Boston Town made it back-to-back clean sheets as they earned a point at a rain-lashed Heanor. Abou Sylla came closest to scoring as he hit the bar on his return following injury. Manager Gary Edgley said: “Both teams gave absolutely everything out there, Both defences came out on top in horrible conditions. A draw wasContinue reading “Heanor 0, Poachers 0”
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