Farid Diaf Midfield (01) Farid Diaf became Boston United's first French signing in fifty years when he was signed up in mid-season from Toulouse following an impressive performance in a friendly match against Crewe Alexandra. Injury soon curtailed his season and he was released after only making three starts for the club. Previously with Preston North End and Rennes. Debut: 17th February 2001 vs Yeovil Town (A), Nationwide Conference. Born 19/4/1971 in Carcassonne.