NOSTALGIA: Pilgrims get set to return to UK after five-day pre-season tour of Germany

Fifty years ago, Boston United took part in a five-day tour of Germany.
Returning on a jet plane ... Boston United in 1970.Returning on a jet plane ... Boston United in 1970.
Returning on a jet plane ... Boston United in 1970.

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 Pilgrims had two tough pre-season workouts on a ‘lush, rain-soaked’ pitch.

The photo in full.The photo in full.
The photo in full.

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.