Back to the League on Saturday

Saturday sees Hereford United travel to Boston. It will be the first time the two clubs have ever met in League Two.

HISTORY of Boston United:

The club was formed in 1934 and nicknamed the Pilgrims. They play at The Staffsmart Stadium, York Street which can house over eight thousand fans. Currently their home colours are orange and black horizontally striped shirt with black shorts.

Boston United are probably best known for all the wrong reasons. The recent court case confirmed that the club hadn't been run correctly during their time in the Conference which they won in 2002. Had the facts been known to the authorities at the time then it possible that Dagenham and Redbridge, who finished second that season, would have been promoted instead.

LAST League game:

The last League game between the two clubs was in February 2002 at Boston and was televised on Sky. It was a game which Hereford fans will remember not only because the Bulls won 4-3 after going 2-0 down but they were one of the few teams to defeat Boston that season.

Scorers that night were Phil Robinson with two, Scott Goodwin and Rob Elmes.

Hereford were so short of fit players that evening so only had four players on the bench.

(The clubs have since met in the FA Cup in December 2004 when Boston defeated Hereford 3-2)

ADMISSION Prices:

Standing: Adults £14, Senior Citizens £10-50, Children under 16 £7-00.

Seated (Staffmart Stand -shread with home fans): Adults £16, Senior Citizens £11-50, Children under 16 £8-00

Tickets can be purchased in advance by telephoning 0870 757 9266 or via the Boston Official Website.

Boston say: All away team supporters should enter the ground by their designated turnstiles in Spayne Road to get into the Town End terrace.

TRAVEL to Boston:

It's a cross-country trek to Boston from Herefordshire. Probably the easiest route is to go to the M5/M42/M6.

Leave the M42 at junction 7a for the M6. Leave the M6 at junction 2 for the M69. Leave the M69 at its end (exit 3) and join the M1 north until the next junction (21a).

Take the A46 towards Newark. Just north of Newark take the A17 for Boston over rail crossing, bear right at Eagle pub to lights over Haven Bridge, straight-on along John Adams Way (dual carriageway), turn right at traffic lights into Main Ridge, then right again into York Street. Away supporters travelling by car are advised to use the NCP car park off John Adams Way (after crossing the river take the first exit left off John Adams Way into the car park).

Allow around three and a half hours from Hereford.

(Some supporters may prefer to drive join the A607 a few miles after joining the A46. This route goes through Melton Mowbray and Grantham where one joins the A52 to Boston - it is a shorter route but not as good a road)

COACH Travel:

HUISA are running a coach leaving Edgar Street at 8.30am. Cost is £18. More details on 01432 276666.

The FUNBUS is without its usual driver for this game.

HUMADS are also running transport. However the organiser is currently away. Try 01684 572945.

TRAIN Travel: Probably not feasible from Herefordshire.

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