12 Facts About Willie Boland

William John Boland was born on 6 August 1975 and is an Irish football coach and former professional footballer.

Willie Boland notably played in the Premier League for Coventry City, and in the Football League for Cardiff City and Hartlepool United and in his native Ireland for Limerick.

Willie Boland was capped by both the Republic of Ireland U17 and Republic of Ireland U21 teams.

Willie Boland spent a short unsuccessful time on trial at Swansea City before in August 2006 signing for Hartlepool United.

Willie Boland's tough-tackling is something that Wilson had been looking to add to the squad and he agreed terms at The Vic after being out of contract at Cardiff in the summer.

Willie Boland is a hard tackling midfielder with good battling qualities; he has represented his country at Under-21 level.

Willie Boland announced his retirement from professional football on 21 October 2009 having not featured in a professional match for 14 months due to knee problems.

Willie Boland came out of retirement in May 2010 to sign for Limerick.

Willie Boland moved into coaching and worked with the Middlesbrough under-14 team as well as working at Hartlepool College.

On 5 April 2017, Willie Boland was appointed interim manager of the side following the departure of Martin Russell.

Willie Boland spent one month in charge of the side before the club appointed Neil McDonald as Russell's permanent replacement.

Willie Boland is currently the Director of Coaching at UCD and Mount Merrion.