Boston fans raise funds for Pilgrims' pitch

A group of Boston United supporters have launched a campaign to raise funds for pitch renovations.

The Lincolnshire club will be full-time from next season, and the Boston United Supporters Association said helping with the cost of maintaining the pitch would help relieve the pressure on the club's finances.

According to the association, the whole pitch at the Jakemans Community Stadium needs to be renovated, and that will cost the National League club about £60,000.

An initial fundraising target of £30,000 has been set, with BUSA pledging the first £5,000.

The appeal has so far raised more than £7,000. If the £30,000 target is hit, they will then look to raise the full £60,000.

BUSA chair Steve Slater said: "With the club going full-time next season, we know they will have other things on which to spend their funds.

"If we can take the pressure off them and allow Jim [Portas, the groundsman] to complete this vital piece of work then we are sure they will appreciate all of our support."

He added: "You can only do so many bingo nights and race nights, and really to get a good lump of money we've got to try something different.

"We have a great fan base who want to give to the club, and this is their opportunity to do that."

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