Craig BoardmanCraig George Boardman is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.CareerBorn in Barnsley, Boardman began his career with Nottingham [Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest], making one appearance in the League Cup in September 1991. After a brief spell with Peterborough [United F.C.|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 Stalybridge Celtic, Halifax Town, Sheffield, Ossett Town and Stocksbridge [Park Steels F.C.|Stocksbridge Park Steels].Personal lifeHis grandfather and father were also professional footballers. His son Charlie played for the Barnsley Academy, becoming the fourth generation of the family to become a footballer.