Boston United’s brand-new Community Stadium at The Quadrant is on its way! Capacity has been increased to 5,000 (was 4,000) Stadium will be built to Football League standards; The sports hall will now be incorporated into the stadium design; A climbing wall and dance studio have been added into the plans; Click on the images to enlarge them. Altrincham were subsequently spared relegation for the second season running. The Jakemans Stadium York Street, Boston PE21 6JN. Much lower terraces on three remaining sides would hold 1,000 (east) and 700 on both ends. The club built a new stadium outside the town, and on 10 April 2019 announced that the 2019-2020 season was to be their last at York Street. Below is a list of Boston United managers in chronological order:[12]. Boston faced North Ferriby United in the play-offs, and won the first leg 2–0 at home through Grant Roberts and Zak Mills' goals. Building with has begun on Boston United's new stadium. A much more favourable campaign the following season saw The Pilgrims finish 3rd in the league where they won the play-offs, beating Bradford Park Avenue in the final thanks to an Anthony Church extra time winner to earn promotion back to the Conference North. This plunged the club's future into serious doubt. A number of special train services from Boston to King's Cross were set up for the day. 03 August 2019. The following season Boston did make the play-offs however, securing a place with a 4–1 victory at Solihull Moors before a 0–0 draw at home to relegated Leamington was enough to secure third place. The stadium has a water system to keep the grass green, and has artificial turf. On 4 December 2006 Boston's plan to relocate to a new stadium on The Boardsides was unanimously rejected by Boston Borough Council. Spayne Road terrace: 2064 4. They reached the final of the Lincs Senior Shield but were swept aside by Stamford 4–1,and finished the league campaign in 16th position. While the football club needs 3 more months to evaluate the financial benefits of planned 63,000-capacity stadium, the design is evolving. HM Revenue and Customs put a caveat on that CVA that Boston could not pay football creditors. No longer 2023, the new stadium at Nieuwe Maas will at best open its doors in mid-2024. Somewhat of an exodus then occurred as Boston saw Spiess, Mills, Piergianni, Garner, Marrs, Felix and Southwell all depart, Southwell and Mills notably moving to league sides Wycombe and Grimsby respectively. Boston then switched to the West Midlands (Regional) League, winning the Premier Division in 1966–67 and 1967–68, before becoming founder members of the Northern Premier League in 1968. Chairman James Rodwell said the club's future was "hanging in the balance" because York Street did not have the facilities to allow the club to operate at a profit, and a ground move was required to wipe out the club's debts. They compete in Lincolnshire derby matches with Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United, Gainsborough Trinity and Grimsby Town. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. In their first season as a professional club, Boston won the Conference and were promoted to the Football League. The team eventually finished mid-table but, taking everything into consideration, it was not a bad season. The Jakemans Community Stadium is part of The Quadrant development, which includes new homes and businesses. Whilst Boston fell at the 2nd hurdle (2–0) at Brackley, they made the last 32 of the FA Trophy with wins over Redditch and Southport, before a 2–0 loss at Tamworth. More inconsistency followed, and Jason Lee was sacked. Their first game was a 3–1 defeat at home to Grimsby Reserves on 26 August 1933, when a crowd of 1,544 watched Boston's no.7, Blessed, score United's first ever goal. The increase would see them move past Spurs' new stadium capacity and be behind Manchester United's Old Trafford, which seats more with 76,000 By Daniel Sandford 8th July 2019, 1:25 pm Graham Drury took over within the same week but left the club after less than 2 months. Both were given suspended jail sentences. The club was founded in 1933 as a successor to a club called Boston Town. While we are here, everyone will be paid. The 5,000-seater community stadium is set to open at The Quadrant in time for next season. Above all, we will try to rebuild the reputation of this football club."[10]. After this, United switched to white shirts and black shorts and socks. https://www.bostonunited.co.uk. Boston United Community Foundation is one of the top community sports coaching programmes in Lincolnshire, delivering safe and affordable activities that bring all members of the community together regardless of their circumstances. Work is due to restart on drainage and substructure works around the end of July — and the club’s steelwork contractors Britcon (UK) of Scunthorpe have now provided the first glimpses of the steelwork under fabrication. Demoted to the Northern Premier League the next year, Boston won the Northern Premier League Premier Division play-offs in 2010 and have since had two unsuccessful play-off campaigns in the Conference / National League North. However, their Northern Premier League title wins were not enough to gain them election to the Football League, and when they won the title in 1978 they surprisingly missed out on league status in favour of runners-up Wigan Athletic, who took the Football League place previously held by Southport. In recent times, Boston United have had their kits supplied by Umbro (1988–90), Paulas Benara (1990–2005), Vandanel (2006–10), Errea (2010–2016), Nike (2016–2020), and Adidas (2020–present).[11]. Steve Evans and his assistant Paul Raynor on 27 May resigned from the club, and two days later joined Crawley Town.[3]. Because of the relegation Boston were originally scheduled to play the 2007–08 season in the Conference National but this position was immediately placed in doubt after the club's chairman Jim Rodwell entered Boston into a Company Voluntary Arrangement late in their last game so that 10 points would then be deducted in the 2006–07 season instead of the 2007–08 season. The following season was a marked improvement in both league and cups. Once complete, the stadium will hold 5,000 fans and form the centrepiece of the region's Quadrant Project which will also see new homes and leashes facilities built. The second leg at Church Farm was watched by approximately 2,000 travelling Pilgrims amongst the 2,500 spectators, but the home side were quickly celebrating as Liam King's penalty and Tom Denton's header quickly cancelled out Boston's lead. 01205 364406. admin@bostonunitedcf.co.uk You're signed out. However, in the wake of their promotion, Boston's manager, Steve Evans, and former chairman, Pat Malkinson, were charged with breaking the Football Association's rules over the registration of players. However, Chorley forced extra time with an overhead kick from Adam Roscoe late in injury time. It is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the station to the ground. They initially competed in the Midland League, before joining the Southern League for a four year spell in 1958. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. … The Conference is the only league in the world to have this appendix, which is not a rule as such, but only a guideline to be used at the League's discretion. Another result of this was that they would also have to enter the FA Cup in the 1st qualifying round, something which they had not done for many years. [5], For the beginning of the 2020–21 season, the club were granted permission to use Gainsborough Trinity's Northolme as their home ground temporarily whilst finishing touches were applied to their new stadium. Boston United will be playing their home games at Gainsborough Trinity's Northolme ground. Chief executive John Moules released this statement: "Because Boston United are in breach of certain rules, it was felt Blue Square North was the best place for them. Joint managers Rob Scott and Paul Hurst resigned from the club in 2011 and were appointed joint managers of Conference National side Grimsby Town. The Pilgrims’ new £12m stadium is being built to Football League standards with increased capacity from 4,000 to 5,000. Listed according to division last performed in. They believe the decision we have made is fair and just, and they are not going to appeal. The club participates in the National League North, the sixth tier of the English football league system. We will strive for excellence on and off the pitch. Boston United supporters should use Turnstiles 1 & 2 for access tothe Staffsmart stand, Turnstiles 3 & 4 for access to the York Street stand andTurnstiles 5 & 6 for access to the Spayne Road terrace. This angered some, especially the Conference runners up Dagenham & Redbridge, who believed that any points deduction should have applied to the previous season, which would have meant Dagenham being promoted instead. Contractors are continuing to make great strides on the new Community Stadium — and you can now follow the latest developments from The Quadrant. Tap to unmute. [4] Although this meant that Boston started the 2007–08 season without a points penalty FA rules dictated that they be demoted 2 divisions as a result of HM Revenue & Customs placing a restriction into the CVA of Boston not being allowed to pay football creditors 100% of what they were owed. Strong winds in Boston have caused a brand new floodlight at the Jakemans Community Stadium to collapse. Boston United Football Club is an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. Breaking news headlines about Boston United linking to 1,000s of websites from around the world. However, Boston found spells of form later in the season to ensure 5th place at the expense of Nuneaton- although a 3-point deduction received by the Warwickshire side meant they finished below Boston (who earned 71 points in the 42 league games). We had meetings all day on Friday with Boston United and then informed Altrincham that they were staying up. The League Two club has been trying to find a new home for years. After World War II, Boston United reverted to blue shirts of different shades with either black or white shorts and socks. Danny Hone scored a third for Ferriby, which was ruled out for offside, but Wayne Brooksby won the tie for eventual promotion winners Ferriby as he scored while referee Andrew Miller ignored Nat Brown's head injury inflicted by Tom Denton's elbow. Defunct clubs in, This page was last edited on 26 March 2021, at 20:02. A general view inside London Stadium (Image: James Griffiths/West Ham United FC via Getty Images). The Pilgrims lost 4–0, but the match was more notable for the travelling support. This meant they were relegated again to the Northern Premier League Premier Division for the 2008–09 season. Shopping. They spent five years in the fourth tier, but entered administration in 2007 and were relegated down two divisions into the Conference North. I would urge all supporters and anybody interested in the future of the football club, be that investors or potential purchasers, to come forward immediately". Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. At the end of the 2019/20 season Boston United left their York Street home to move to a new stadium - called the They then had a moderate amount of success in various leagues, including the Midland League and Southern League. The floodlight snapped as a result of the gusts on Thursday morning. There were four sides to the stadium: the main seated Mick George Stand; the Co-Operative York Street Stand; the Spayne Road Terrace; and the old away end—known as The Jakemans Stand and then turned into a home stand. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who left England and sailed to North America and settled near, though did not found, Boston, Massachusetts. Capacities do not include standing room tickets. Copy link. In 1971, Alumni Stadium was expanded to 32,000 seats and artificial turf and lights were installed. Monday 7th October 2019. The away fans sat in a section of the York Street Stand. The ground had a total capacity of 6,643. Former club chairman Jon Sotnick claimed it was not up to Football League standards and called for a new ground during the Pilgrims' time in the Football League. is PE21 7NE. The stadium is host to major events in the city of Jamaica Plain and also is home ground of various sporting clubs. They have played home games at York Street since the club's inception. They were founder members of the Northern Premier League in 1968, of which they were champions four times, and of the Alliance Premier League (now the National League) in 1979. Work is continuing to build a new football stadium for Boston United. Later that year, these kits were changed to a black shirt with a large white 'V', a design maintained until 1937. In 1985 Boston United went to Wembley for the first and only time in their history for the FA Trophy Final of the 1984–85 season, after Bob Lee scored a winning last minute goal in the 2nd leg of the semi-final against Altrincham at York Street to put the Pilgrims through. Town End terrace: 1821 All the stands are segregated from each other, so you mustmake sure you go through the appropriate turnstile to get to the stand you wantto go to. Boston United chairman David Newton has revealed plans to relocate the Pilgrims to a new community stadium in a development at The Quadrant. In November 2006, Boston manager Steve Evans and his former chairman Pat Malkinson pleaded guilty to "conspiring to cheat the public revenue between 1997 and 2002". Boston started the 2015–16 season as play-off favourites once again, but pressure mounted on Dennis Greene due to poor results including losing to Gainsborough in the FA Cup and Solihull Moors in the FA Trophy (both in the first round Boston featured in). ... CBS Boston Is Now Your Home For New England Revolution Soccer - CBS Boston. Boston United played at York Street until 2020, styled as The Jakemans Stadium through a sponsorship deal. Jakemans Community Stadium - on the town's outskirts in Wyberton. Both men received bans from the FA, and the club were fined and docked four points from their first season in the League. The club's crest features the pilgrim fathers' ship, the Mayflower. Boston United has said it is confident work will soon start on building a new stadium, despite not yet having the funding for it. Boston United Football Club’s new Jakemans Community Stadium west stand has been equipped with a high efficiency premier air conditioning system by Toshiba. 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