| Jimmy Boyle |
| see also: Jimmy Boyle (opposition manager) → |
 James Thomson Boyle was born on Sunday, 19th February, 1967, in Glasgow. The 5' 6 (11st 2lbs) defender signed for John McVeigh's Thistle in July, 1997, having most recently been with Airdrieonians. Aged 30, he made his debut appearance on Tuesday, 22nd July, 1997, in a 3-0 friendly defeat at home to Aston Villa. Jimmy scored his first goal for Thistle on Saturday, 15th November, 1997, in a 2-2 draw away to Stirling Albion in the SFL First Division. He scored his second and final goal for the club on Saturday, 22nd November, 1997, in a 2-2 draw at home to St Mirren in the SFL First Division. He played his last game for Thistle on Saturday, 9th May, 1998, in a 3-1 defeat at home to Ayr United in the SFL First Division, having appeared as a Jag on 42 occasions. Jimmy's club-list included Queen's Park, Airdrieonians, Partick Thistle, Livingston, Alloa Athletic and Cowdenbeath. |
 Joined Thistle to once again team up with John McVeigh who had been his assistant manager at Airdrie. At Firhill Boyle combined being a first team regular with a position on the coaching staff where he was of great influence. Never the most popular player with the Thistle supporters, Jimmy was handed a free transfer at the end of his one season with Thistle following the reorganisation of the club. Joined Livingston with whom he won Second Division Championship medal the next year. |
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