Craig George Boardman (born 30 November 1970) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Career

Born in Barnsley, Boardman began his career with Nottingham Forest, making one appearance in the League Cup in September 1991.[2] After a brief spell with Peterborough United, in which he made just one Cup appearance,[3] Boardman signed for non-League side Halifax Town, before returning to the Football League with Scarborough during the 1995–96 season.[4] Boardman later played non-League football with a number of teams including Stalybridge Celtic,[5] Halifax Town, Sheffield, Ossett Town and Stocksbridge Park Steels.[6][7][8]

Personal life

His grandfather and father (both named George) were also professional footballers.[9] His son Charlie played for the Barnsley Academy, becoming the fourth generation of the family to become a footballer.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ "Craig Boardman". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Players - B". Bridportred. Archived from the original on 7 September 2008. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  3. ^ Craig Boardman at Soccerbase
  4. ^ "SCARBOROUGH : 1987/88 - 1998/99". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  5. ^ "Stalybridge Celtic - Official Site - Player Profile Craig Boardman". www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Player profile". Shaymen Online. Archived from the original on 27 February 2007. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  7. ^ "Player profile". NonLeagueDaily.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  8. ^ Craig Boardman at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  9. ^ "Ex-Red George still on the lookout for the next Gazza". Barnsley Chronicle.
  10. ^ "Charlie becomes fourth generation to sign for a professional football club". www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk. 5 April 2022.
  11. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/barnsley-chronicle-9ZZ3/20220304/282415582758131 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Boardman
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