Well its a good few years since I’ve visited York St. and as with Accrington it was way back in their Unibond League days in the early and mid-90’s when I was covering Whitley Bay FC for the local rag up here. First time I went there I had an argument with the team manager on the bus the upshot of which ended with me doing the team-talk. Next year I was just settling down to a pint upon arrival when it came to light that no socks had been packed in the kit bag, and guess who got the job of legging it to the nearest sports shop for 15 pairs of blue socks??

So my memories of the pubs are dimmed both by the passage of time and the wastage of valuable drinking time.

Boston is however a pretty market town, with a river running through its centre that seperates the area between the town and the ground. Bateman’s is the local brewer and they supply The Coach and Horses just off York St. itself, although this pub used to get very crowded even in non-league days when, strangely considering their poor support now, Boston regularly attracted 1500 plus home gates.

If you venture into the town centre or are in search of food, then the Wetherspoons on the High St. (Moon Under Water) sets a standard that so many of its sister pubs have failed to achieve, well worth a visit.

For those arriving by train The Eagle on West St. is worth a look for a quiet pint as you head towards the town centre and the ground. Nearer the ground around the market place near “The Stump” tower on the river there are a couple of decent pubs the pick of which is The Still (food and real ale).

At the ground itself there is a spacious and well appointed clubhouse adjacent to the car-park at the opposite end to what is now the away end, and if you can get in there and get settled its probably the best place nearest the ground to be honest.

Once in the ground you will probably be pleasantly surprised after the Accrington experience, because its a proper four sided stadium with a traditional feel. The Town End where we will be accommodated is a cantilever covered terrace that used to be the home end back in the day when I was running around town hunting for socks, so a good opportunity to create an old-fashioned “Street End” style atmosphere.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone by the way, see you at Peterborough for more beer by the riverside and covered terracing, hmmm lovely.