title: Craig Boardman
text: # Craig Boardman
  
  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. 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 Stalybridge Celtic, Halifax Town, Sheffield, Ossett Town and Stocksbridge Park Steels.
  
  ## 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.
  
  