Paul Boertien
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Paul 'Anthony' Boertien (born 20 January 1979 in Haltwhistle
, Northumberland
, England
) is an English footballer
who has played for six English clubs. He plays for Burton Albion
in League Two.
in August 1996. His first league game for Carlisle United was against Walsall
on October 4, 1997, while his first goal for the club from Cumbria
came against Swansea City
on February 13, 1999.
Boertien signed for Derby County
in March 1999 £250 000. He made his debut on May 16, 1999 against Chelsea
. He then went out on loan to Crewe Alexandra
in 2000 before returning to score his first goal in a 2-0 Premier League over Derby's local rivals Leicester City
on April 16, 2001. Boertien was in and out of the team over the next three years, including a loan spell at Notts County
in 2004, but suffered from an unlucky run of injuries between 2004 and 2006 which saw him a virtual ever-present in the treatment room. He made his return to the first team after almost two years in a 2–1 victory over Hull City
in August 2006. However, an injury sustained during the Boxing Day defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers
, coupled with the signing of Blackburn Rovers James McEveley
, saw Boertien slip to third choice left back and manager Billy Davies
announced his contract would not be renewed at the end of the season
, after over eight years at Pride Park.
On March 22, 2007, Boertien joined Derbyshire
club Chesterfield
on a month’s loan in an attempt to regain match fitness and put himself in the shop window. He then returned to Derby, but was released shortly afterwards.
In July 2007, Boertien was given a trial by Oldham Athletic
, appearing in a friendly against Barrow
but was not offered a contract.
After his failed trial with Oldham Athletic, Boertien joined League One
Walsall
on July 27, 2007. On 6 May 2009, Boertien was released from Walsall after being told that his contract would not be renewed.
. In doing so he became Paul Peschisolido
's first signing as Burton Albion manager. He made 34 League
appearances in his first season, scoring one goal against Bradford City on his 200th career league appearance, his first goal in six years, and was later rewarded with a one-year contract extension on 10 May 2010.
Boertien was released from the club in May 2011, which would have ended a two year spell with the Brewers. However on 12 May 2011, Boertien signed a new 1 year "pay-as-you-play" contract at the Pirelli Stadium
outfit.
Haltwhistle
Haltwhistle is a small town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, situated east of Brampton, near Hadrian's Wall, and the villages of Plenmeller, Rowfoot and Melkridge...
, Northumberland
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
, England
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...
) is an English footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who has played for six English clubs. He plays for Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
in League Two.
Playing career
Boertien began his career in Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
in August 1996. His first league game for Carlisle United was against Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
on October 4, 1997, while his first goal for the club from Cumbria
Cumbria
Cumbria , is a non-metropolitan county in North West England. The county and Cumbria County Council, its local authority, came into existence in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972. Cumbria's largest settlement and county town is Carlisle. It consists of six districts, and in...
came against Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
on February 13, 1999.
Boertien signed for Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
in March 1999 £250 000. He made his debut on May 16, 1999 against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
. He then went out on loan to Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
in 2000 before returning to score his first goal in a 2-0 Premier League over Derby's local rivals Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
on April 16, 2001. Boertien was in and out of the team over the next three years, including a loan spell at Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
in 2004, but suffered from an unlucky run of injuries between 2004 and 2006 which saw him a virtual ever-present in the treatment room. He made his return to the first team after almost two years in a 2–1 victory over Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
in August 2006. However, an injury sustained during the Boxing Day defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
, coupled with the signing of Blackburn Rovers James McEveley
James McEveley
James Michael "Jay" McEveley is a professional footballer who currently plays for Barnsley, as a defender.-Blackburn Rovers:...
, saw Boertien slip to third choice left back and manager Billy Davies
Billy Davies
William McIntosh "Billy" Davies is a Glasgow-born Scottish football manager, noted for his achievement in the Football League Championship with East Midlands Rivals Derby County and Nottingham Forest and Preston North End which has led him to be described, in 2011, as "probably the best manager at...
announced his contract would not be renewed at the end of the season
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
, after over eight years at Pride Park.
On March 22, 2007, Boertien joined Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
club Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
on a month’s loan in an attempt to regain match fitness and put himself in the shop window. He then returned to Derby, but was released shortly afterwards.
In July 2007, Boertien was given a trial by Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
, appearing in a friendly against Barrow
Barrow A.F.C.
Barrow A.F.C. are an English football club founded in 1901 based in the town of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. Following promotion at the end of the 2007–08 season, they currently play in the Conference National. The club spent over fifty years in the Football League between 1921 and 1972, and have...
but was not offered a contract.
After his failed trial with Oldham Athletic, Boertien joined League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
on July 27, 2007. On 6 May 2009, Boertien was released from Walsall after being told that his contract would not be renewed.
Burton Albion
On 8 June 2009 it was announced he had signed a one year deal with Football League newcomers Burton AlbionBurton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
. In doing so he became Paul Peschisolido
Paul Peschisolido
Paolo Pasquale Peschisolido , commonly known as Paul Peschisolido, is a Canadian association football manager and former player...
's first signing as Burton Albion manager. He made 34 League
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
appearances in his first season, scoring one goal against Bradford City on his 200th career league appearance, his first goal in six years, and was later rewarded with a one-year contract extension on 10 May 2010.
Boertien was released from the club in May 2011, which would have ended a two year spell with the Brewers. However on 12 May 2011, Boertien signed a new 1 year "pay-as-you-play" contract at the Pirelli Stadium
Pirelli Stadium
The Pirelli Stadium is an association football stadium on Princess Way in Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire, England. It was built in 2005 and is the current home of Burton Albion F.C., replacing the club's old Eton Park home, also on Princess Way, which was demolished and developed into housing...
outfit.