Boardley, a midfielder, began his career as a trainee with Ipswich Town. 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.
Boardley, a midfielder, began his career as an apprentice at Ipswich Town. His apprenticeship was extended due to injuries sustained in a car accident, but he was released in May 2004 without playing in the first team.