Craig George Boardman (born 30 November 1970) is an English former professional

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who played as a central defender.

Career

Born in

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, Boardman began his career with Nottingham Forest, making one appearance in the League Cup in September 1991. After a brief spell with Peterborough United, in which he made just one Cup appearance, Boardman signed for non-League side Halifax Town, before returning to the Football League with Scarborough during the 1995–96 season. Boardman later played non-League football with a number of teams including

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, Halifax Town, Sheffield,

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and

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Personal life

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

References

1970 births Living people English men's footballers Nottingham Forest F.C. players Peterborough United F.C. players Halifax Town A.F.C. players Scarborough F.C. players Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players Sheffield F.C. players Ossett Town A.F.C. players Stocksbridge Park Steels F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Northern Premier League players Men's association football central defenders English people of Scottish descent {{England-footy-defender-1970s-stub