his only goal for Hartlepool in a 4–2 win over Colchester United on 9 August 2008. Boland came out of retirement in May 2010 to sign for Limerick. Boland made his League of Ireland debut as a substitute, which turned out to be his only appearance, at Athlone Town on 8 May. Coaching career Boland moved into coaching and worked with the Middlesbrough under-14 team as well as working at Hartlepool College. On 5 April 2017, Boland was appointed interim manager of the side following the departure of Martin Russell. He spent one month in charge of the side before the club appointed Neil McDonald as Russell's permanent replacement. Honours Cardiff City Football League Division Two play-off winner: 1 2002–03 FAW Premier Cup winner: 1 2001–02 Hartlepool United League Two runners-up: 2006–07 References External links Boland's Official Hartlepool United F.C. profile Vital Hartlepool Profile: Willie Boland 1975 births Living people People from Ennis Sportspeople from County Clare Republic of Ireland association footballers Republic of Ireland youth international footballers Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers Association football midfielders Coventry City F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players Hartlepool United F.C. players Limerick F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players League of Ireland players Republic of Ireland expatriate association footballers Expatriate footballers in Wales Irish expatriate sportspeople in Wales Expatriate footballers in England Irish expatriate sportspeople in England Republic of Ireland football managers Limerick F.C. managers Hartlepool United F.C. non-playing staff Middlesbrough F.C. non-playing staff