Scott Boyd (born 4 June 1986) is a Scottish former professional

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. In his career, Boyd played for

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, Ross County and

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Career

His career started with

, from where he joined

on loan in January of the 2005–06 season. He helped the Jags to win promotion from the

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and, after the play-offs, Thistle then purchased his contract from Livingston. At the start of the 2007–08 with Partick Thistle promoted, Boyd had first team place limited and determined to fight for his place. In September 2007, Boyd signed on loan for Ross County until January 2008. On 14 January 2008, he signed for Ross County on a permanent basis. Despite interests from

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, Boyd signed a new contract with the club. In the 2009–10 season, Boyd netted a goal in the last minute to knock Hibs out of the

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, but lost 3–0 to Dundee United. During the 2009–10 season, Boyd would also signed would sign a contract extension. Boyd was part of the Ross County team that gained promotion to the

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by winning the

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. At the end of the season, Boyd signed a one-year contract with Ross County. While at Ross County, Boyd is known to fans as "Ginger Pele" because of his resemblance to

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. At the end of the 2012–13 season, Boyd signed a new one-year contract with Ross County after helping them finish fifth in their first season in the Scottish Premier League. During the season, Boyd captained once in the season when he led Ross County win 3–2 against

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. On 1 January 2014, Boyd opened the scoring as Ross County won the New Year Highland derby match 2–1 away to

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. On 27 May 2014, he signed a new contract keeping him at Ross County for the 2014–15 season. On 25 August 2015, Boyd became Ross County's record appearances holder since they joined the Scottish League, making his 288th appearance for the club in their 2–0 win against Ayr United in the

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. On 31 August 2016, Boyd moved on a season-long loan to

. He then made the move permanent on 31 January 2017, signing until summer 2018. Boyd signed a new contract with Kilmarnock in March 2019, due to run until summer 2020. He retired from playing in June 2019, returning to former club Ross County as sporting director.

Career statistics

Honours

Ross County *

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: 2015–16

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* * (2007–08 stats) {{DEFAULTSORT:Boyd, Scott Living people 1986 births People from Whitburn, West Lothian Footballers from West Lothian Scottish men's footballers Scottish Football League players Livingston F.C. players Partick Thistle F.C. players Ross County F.C. players Kilmarnock F.C. players Men's association football defenders Scottish Premier League players Scottish Professional Football League players Ross County F.C. non-playing staff