NOSTALGIA: Pilgrims get set to return to UK after five-day pre-season tour of Germany
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Fifty years ago, Boston United took part in a five-day tour of Germany.
Fifty years ago, Boston United took part in a five-day tour of Germany.
The trip was voted a great success by the players, who were all well-received by football followers in Schwabisch Gmund.
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The visit, though, was said to have boosted morale in preparation for the first season match against Kirkby Town.
Pictured from the top are: John Croy, Tony Flower, Keith Jobling, Eric Weaver, Peter Jackson, John Frogatt and Billy Cobb.
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