Stuart Boardley
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Stuart Boardley is an English
former professional footballer, currently playing for Leiston
, having previously played professionally for Torquay United
. He was born in Ipswich
and is the younger brother of the current world stock car champion Carl Boardley
.
. His traineeship was extended due to injuries received in a car crash, but he was released in May 2004 without playing in the first team. Leroy Rosenior took him to Torquay United
in August 2004 and he signed a contract the following month. He made his Torquay debut on 28 September in the 4-3 win at home to Yeovil Town
in the Football League Trophy
. and shortly afterwards signed a contract. His league debut came on 2 October, in a 1-1 draw away to Peterborough United
. He played many more times in the league for Torquay, and once in the FA Cup
(a 2-0 defeat away to non-league Hinckley United
), before being released in May 2005 following Torquay's relegation.
In the 2005 close-season he joined non-League side Long Melford
, but chose to leave in November 2005, moving to Leiston
, managed by former Ipswich Town
and Tottenham Hotspur
player Jason Dozzell
, later the same month.
In June 2007, a fee was agreed which saw Boardley move to Ryman league promotion chasers AFC Sudbury. Following the managerial resignation of Mark Morsley he rejoined Leiston for a second spell in June 2008.
In October 2008, Boardley scored twice as Leiston beat Conference National
side Lewes
in the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup
, ensuring a place in the First Round proper for Leiston for the first time in their history. At that time he was reported to be working as a quantity surveyor
in Ipswich
for Brooks and Wood Ltd.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former professional footballer, currently playing for Leiston
Leiston F.C.
Leiston F.C. is an English football club based in Leiston, Suffolk. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Division One North and play at Victory Road.-History:...
, having previously played professionally for Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
. He was born in Ipswich
Ipswich
Ipswich is a large town and a non-metropolitan district. It is the county town of Suffolk, England. Ipswich is located on the estuary of the River Orwell...
and is the younger brother of the current world stock car champion Carl Boardley
Carl Boardley
Carl Boardley is an English motor-racing driver, and four time hot rod World Champion..On July 5, 2009 he won the National Hot Rod World Championship for his fourth World title in a row.His younger brother Stuart is a former professional footballer....
.
Personal life
Boardley attended Northgate High School in Ipswich and left school with GCSE's and A Levels to pursue a career in football. He recently married his childhood sweetheart Gemma Smith.Biography
Boardley, a midfielder, began his career as a trainee with Ipswich TownIpswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
. His traineeship was extended due to injuries received in a car crash, but he was released in May 2004 without playing in the first team. Leroy Rosenior took him to Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
in August 2004 and he signed a contract the following month. He made his Torquay debut on 28 September in the 4-3 win at home to Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
in the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
. and shortly afterwards signed a contract. His league debut came on 2 October, in a 1-1 draw away to Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
. He played many more times in the league for Torquay, and once in the FA Cup
FA Cup 2004-05
The FA Cup 2004–05 was the 124th season of the world's oldest football competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup.The competition began on 28 August 2004, with the lowest-ranked of the entrants competing in the Extra Preliminary Round...
(a 2-0 defeat away to non-league Hinckley United
Hinckley United F.C.
Hinckley United Football Club are an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire currently playing in the Conference North. Formed only in 1997, the club has risen from the Southern League Midland/West Division to the Conference North in those 14 years...
), before being released in May 2005 following Torquay's relegation.
In the 2005 close-season he joined non-League side Long Melford
Long Melford F.C.
Long Melford F.C. is an English football club based in Long Melford, Suffolk. The club are currently members of Eastern Counties League Division One and play at Stoneylands.The club is affiliated to the Suffolk County FA.-History:...
, but chose to leave in November 2005, moving to Leiston
Leiston F.C.
Leiston F.C. is an English football club based in Leiston, Suffolk. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Division One North and play at Victory Road.-History:...
, managed by former Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
and Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
player Jason Dozzell
Jason Dozzell
Jason Irvin Winans Dozzell is an English former professional association footballer who made more than 500 Football League appearances for Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Northampton Town and Colchester United...
, later the same month.
In June 2007, a fee was agreed which saw Boardley move to Ryman league promotion chasers AFC Sudbury. Following the managerial resignation of Mark Morsley he rejoined Leiston for a second spell in June 2008.
In October 2008, Boardley scored twice as Leiston beat Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Lewes
Lewes F.C.
Lewes Football Club is an English football team based in Lewes, East Sussex. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Dripping Pan.-History:...
in the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup
FA Cup 2008-09
The 2008–09 FA Cup was the 128th season of the world's oldest football knockout competition; The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup for short. A record 762 clubs were accepted for the competition; one club, South Normanton Athletic, folded before the fixtures were released, leaving 761...
, ensuring a place in the First Round proper for Leiston for the first time in their history. At that time he was reported to be working as a quantity surveyor
Quantity surveyor
A quantity surveyor is a professional working within the construction industry concerned with building costs.The profession is one that provides a qualification gained following formal education, specific training and experience that provides a general set of skills that are then applied to a...
in Ipswich
Ipswich
Ipswich is a large town and a non-metropolitan district. It is the county town of Suffolk, England. Ipswich is located on the estuary of the River Orwell...
for Brooks and Wood Ltd.