Boston United signs defender Niall Canavan on one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Boston United has signed veteran defender Niall Canavan to a one-year contract as of August 1, 2026. Canavan, 35, previously captained Barrow, which was relegated from the EFL last season. His career began with Scunthorpe United in the Championship, and he has since played for Rochdale, Plymouth Argyle, Bradford City, and Barrow. This signing aims to strengthen Boston's defense for the upcoming season.
- •Niall Canavan signed a one-year contract with Boston United.
- •He was previously the captain of Barrow.
- •Canavan has played over 150 league games in his career.
- •He has experience with several clubs, including Scunthorpe and Plymouth Argyle.
- •The signing was officially announced on August 1, 2026.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Boston sign veteran defender Canavan
"Former Barrow defender Niall Canavan signs for Boston United.
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