William Boardman (14 October 1895−1968) was an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers and Crewe Alexandra.

Billy Boardman
Personal information
Full name William Boardman
Date of birth (1895-10-14)14 October 1895
Place of birth Urmston, England
Date of death 8 January 1951(1951-01-08) (aged 55)
Place of death Manchester, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
−1920 Eccles Borough
1920–1922 Leeds United 4 (0)
1922–1927 Doncaster Rovers 182 (57)
1927–1928 Crewe Alexandra 13 (2)
1928 Chester
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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He is first known to have played for Eccles Borough from where he moved to Leeds United after he represented the Manchester League against the Irish League.[2] His debut for Leeds was on 6 November 1920 against Stoke City and that season he went onto make 3 more appearances.[2]

In January 1922 he moved to Doncaster Rovers in the Midland League, and then played with them in the Third Division North when they were elected in 1923. He enjoyed success at Doncaster, scoring 37 times in 60 Midland League appearances in his first two seasons, and overall 61 times in 196 games.

He moved to Crewe for one season in 1927−28, and then to non-league Chester.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Optimists of the North. Doncaster Rovers". Athletic News. Manchester. 6 August 1923. p. 6.
  2. ^ a b c d "Player profile:Billy Boardman". Leeds United F.C. History. Retrieved 6 January 2013.