Boston Town are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Funnell as their new first team manager.
He will take over from Martyn Bunce, who stepped down earlier this month to retire from football.
The 34-year-old led Lincoln United to one of the most successful seasons in their history last season.
He will meet his new squad tomorrow (Tuesday 22 October) when they travel to Wisbech Town for a league fixture. Caretaker boss Lori Borbely will remain in charge for that game, with Chris taking the reins for the first time on Saturday (26 October) when Boston Town play their rearranged FA Vase tie against Atherstone at the Mortgages For You Stadium.
Under Chris, Lincoln United were runners-up in United Counties League Premier North last season, narrowly missing out of promotion after losing in the play-offs. His side also won the Lincs Senior Trophy – beating the Poachers in the final – and reached the semi-finals of FA Vase for the first time in their history as well as the semi-finals of the UCL KO Cup.
He first took over as Lincoln United manager on a temporary basis towards the end of the 2021-22 season. They were in danger of being relegated from the Northern Premier League at that time, but he guided them to safety.
A striker during his playing days, Chris has also had great success managing Lincoln United’s women’s team.
Boston Town would like to thank everyone who took the time to apply for the position
