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Monday, October 12, 2020

Covid Problems Force Boston Out Of FA Cup

Boston United are out of the FA Cup without even playing their tie against Hemel Hempstead which was due to take place tomorrow evening.

A Boston player tested positive for Covid-19 after a game against Leamington last Tuesday and so some other players and some staff have had to self-isolate for 14 days.

"Sadly the situation that has developed over the past few days with the first team has left us with no alternative but to very reluctantly to withdraw from the competition," said Boston chairman David Newton

"We explored the possibility of playing the youth team, bringing in new players and using the loan market, but all avenues that we explored had their own individual problems and, of course, we always had an eye on the integrity of the competition.

"We will continue to concentrate on looking after the squad and staff and then prepare for a return to action in the league at the earliest opportunity. We of course wish Hemel Hempstead well in the next round."