Boston Town F.C.
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| Full name | Boston Town Football Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nickname(s) | The Poachers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Founded | 1964 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | Tattershall Road Stadium Boston (Capacity 6,000) |
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| Chairman |  Mick Vines |
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| Manager | Bob Don-Duncan |
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| League | United Counties League | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Boston Town F.C. are a football team in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They are the town's second largest team after Boston United F.C.. Boston Town were established in 1964 and are currently playing in the United Counties Football League Premier Division in England. Boston Town currently play at Tattershall Road in Boston.
Boston Town play an annual friendly match against their rivals, Boston United in the summer at Tattershall Road Stadium. In their most recent match (July 2007), Town defeated United for the first time in history 1-0. Before Town had been defeated 2-0 (in 2006), 4-0 in 2005, and 3-1 in 2004.
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[edit] Relocation
After 42 years at the Tattershall Road Stadium, Boston Town F.C. were informed that the ground was being sold for housing to help fund a Boston United stadium project. However the plans for the new Boston United ground were rejected and Boston Town look set to keep their old home.
[edit] Current Squad
Bart Griemink-GK- Tony Brooks-D
- Liam Parker-D
- James Brader-D
- Neal Spafford-D
- Shaun Baker-D
- Matt Stares-D
- Nathan Collins-M
- Paul Goodhand-M
- Mark Foster-M
- Matt Price-M/D
- Ross Don-Duncan-M
- Laszlo Lovas-M
- Leigh Taylor-M
- Jamie Smith-M
- Gary Bull-S
- Greg Brown-S
[edit] Notable Former Players
- John Cockerill (Grimsby Town F.C.)
- Harry Godbold (Lincoln City F.C.)
- Ricky Greenhough (York City F.C., Chester City F.C.)
- Neil Mann (Hull City F.C.)
- Les Moore (Lincoln City F.C.)
- Jamie Rodwell (Rushden & Diamonds F.C.)
Tom Davis
[edit] Honours
- United Counties League Premier Division champions
- 1994-95, 2000-01
- Central Midlands League Supreme Division champions
- 1988/89
- Midland League champions
- 1974/75, 1978/79, 1980/81
- Central Alliance champions
- 1965/66
- Lincolnshire League champions
- 1964/65
- United Counties League Cup
- 2003/04, 2006/07
- Midland League Cup
- 1976/77
- Lincolnshire Senior A Cup
- 1973/74, 1979/80, 1980/81, 1981/82, 1988/89, 1989/90
- Lincolnshire Senior B Cup
- 1965/66
- Record Attendance: 2,700 vs Boston United, 1970 FA Cup, 3rd qualifying round
- Largest Victory: 12-1 vs Clay Cross, 1965/66
- Top Goalscorer in a season: Gary Bull, 57 goals, 2006/07
[edit] Best Seasons
- FA Cup: Lost to Barnsley, 3-1, first round proper
- 1976/77
- FA Trophy: Lost to Mossley 6-3 away after 0-0 draw at home, second round proper, after beating holders Stafford Rangers in the previous round
- 1979/80
- FA Vase: lost 2-0 to Taunton Town on aggregate, in the semi-final
- 1993/94
[edit] External links
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