A midfield workhorse, Boland also possess a good touch and a keen eye for the right pass.
Irishman Boland is a cult hero at Victoria Park where his tough tackling and robust displays in the heart of the midfield have continued to catch the eye since he joined the club in August 2006. A former Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, Boland is now enjoying veteran status after clocking up over 300 appearances with Coventry City, Cardiff City and now Hartlepool United. The Limerick-born midfielder usually operates in a holding midfield position in front of the back four breaking up opposition attacks and starting attacking moves with his excellent range of passing skills. He is also noted for his non-stop work rate.