Boston United Matchday Programme by ForestGreenRovers

Jordan 10 Minutes with Moore-Taylor

With an FGR promotion under his belt and a couple of iconic footballing heroes, get to know more about our club captain Jordan Moore-Taylor ahead of our clash with Boston United this weekend.

Best moment in football?

I’ve had a few great moments so far. Winning the league with FGR is right up there and so is promotion with MK Dons. Leading out my hometown club Exeter as captain at Wembley in playoff finals too.

Best player you’ve played with or against?

Ollie Watkins when I was with him at Exeter.

What is the ground you’ve played at with the best atmosphere?

Fratton Park – Portsmouth. That’s pretty lively!

Best goal you’ve seen live?

Jack Stacey’s play-off semi vs Carlisle – a weaker foot finish and especially given the time and occasion – that was pretty special.

Ground you’ve played at with the most

intimidating tunnel walk?

Not sure any tunnel is intimidating but playoffs and local derbies always have a different buzz in the tunnel.

Who is your footballing hero?

I grew up watching Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic as a Man Utd fan, so it has to be those two!

Do you have any hobbies outside of football?

Running around after the kids!

What's one of your favourite places you’ve visited?

Disneyland Paris and Center Parcs!

What job would you have if you weren’t a footballer?

I’d probably be a tradie! It’s what a lot of my pals do.

What's your favourite TV series/film?

Yellowstone or Robin Hood: Prince of thieves

Which teammates do you spend the most time with outside of FGR?

I don't really have time to see the lads outside of football as I’m normally with the kids!

We’ve had a few kid’s birthday parties though with Robbo (Jamie Robson), Sercs (Liam Sercombe), and Kyle (McAllister).

What song goes on your Matchday playlist?

U2 - Beautiful Day.

Opposition The

We welcome Boston United to The New Lawn for the first time, ahead of our National League fixture, but this isn't their first trip to Nailsworth.

The Pilgrims last visited Nailsworth in 2001, just 400 meters down the road at The Lawn. Boston won 3-0 thanks to a first half brace from Ken Charlery and a Jamie Cook strike.

Steve Cotterill and his side met the Pilgrims on the second game of the season back in August coming away from Lincolnshire with a memorable 4-0 victory.

Braces from Christian Doidge and Liam Sercombe, including that incredible goal from halfway, handed Rovers our first win of the National League season.

Since our last meeting the Pilgrims have struggled for form, currently sitting second from bottom, five points from safety and picking up just three wins all season.

Just one win in their last 14 league matches saw a change in management during November as Ian Culverhouse was relieved

of duties and replaced with experience manager Graham Coughlan.

Former Newport County, Mansfield Town and Bristol Rovers manager, Graham Coughlan was appointed in the hope that he can steer the club towards survival.

Since taking the helm Coughlan has overseen five matches, picking up three wins. Beating Braintree Town in the league, Newcastle United U21s in the National League Cup and Alvechurch in the FA Trophy.

With the recent managerial change, some key players have started to find their form and one to look out for would be forward Jacob Hazel.

Hazel currently sits as the club's top scorer this season with seven goals in all competitions. However he's without a goal in his last four games having last scored during a 3-1 victory over Braintree.

Following their trip to Nailsworth, Coughlan’s side will have to make two difficult trips to promotion hunting sides Rochdale and Solihull Moors.

Established

Although it was 1933 before the name ‘Boston United’ first appeared, football had been played in the town since the late 1800s and, indeed, always on the same site as the York Street stadium.

After the First World War only one club, called simply Boston, emerged. After winning the Lincoln and District League in successive seasons, in 1921 the club joined the Midland League as a semi-professional side.

Crest

The present emblem was first introduced in the late sixties, along with the ‘Pilgrims’ nickname. There’s a striking resemblance to Plymouth Argyle’s badge, Argyle also being called the ‘Pilgrims’, due to their connections with the Pilgrim Fathers.

Stadium

The Jakemans Community Stadium is a ground that brings Boston United up to date with all the modern facilities and a seating capacity of over 6,000 fans.

The layout of the stadium currently comprises of three stands – West, North and East. Boston have made plans to build in the South Stand but work hasn’t started just yet.

The West stand is considered the main stand where the dugouts and hospitality are situated.

L R M I G I S THE

Celebrating Liam Sercombe's halfway line goal against Boston Utd.

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