George Boardman (born 14 August 1943) is a Scottish former professional

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who played as an inside forward. Active in both Scotland and England between 1960 and 1973, Boardman made over 350 League appearances, scoring nearly 100 goals.

Playing career

Born in Glasgow, Boardman began his career with Petershill, before playing in the

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with Queen's Park, and in the English Football League with Shrewsbury Town and

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. He finished his playing career with spells at

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and Buxton. He was also a Scotland Amateur international in 1963.

Later career

After retiring as a player due to injury he became a scout, working for Tottenham Hotspur, Middlesbrough, Hibernian,

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and

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Personal life

His father George and son Craig, were also professional footballers.

References

1943 births Living people Scottish men's footballers Petershill F.C. players Queen's Park F.C. players Shrewsbury Town F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players St Johnstone F.C. players Buxton F.C. players Scottish Football League players English Football League players Scotland men's amateur international footballers Men's association football inside forwards Association football scouts Tottenham Hotspur F.C. non-playing staff Middlesbrough F.C. non-playing staff Hibernian F.C. non-playing staff Bradford City A.F.C. non-playing staff Swansea City A.F.C. non-playing staff {{Scotland-footy-forward-1940s-stub