Paul Boardman

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Paul Stanley Boardman (born 6 November 1967) is an English former professional footballer and sports broadcaster who worked for Sky Sports News.

Football career

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, Boardman signed a professional contract with Plymouth Argyle, scoring on his league debut against Bournemouth. His career came to an end after two and a half years following an injury, having made only three league appearances.[1]

Later career

After eight years spent doing stand-up on the comedy circuit, Boardman moved into television, presenting a show on satellite TV channel Men and Motors called Boobs. He joined Sky Sports News as a presenter in June 2001, and also hosted the football phone-in show You're On Sky Sports. He later hosted Sky Sports' football-highlight show Football First.

Personal life

Boardman is the son of comedian Stan Boardman and twin brother of television presenter Andrea Boardman. He supports Everton FC

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)