Overview
Rangers signed Willie from Ashfield Juniors in 1950. He made his debut at Stirling on March 1st 1952, in a 5-1 win for Rangers, he then played in the next match against Morton and that completed his first team appearances for the Ibrox side.
In 1956 he was given a free transfer and he took a peg at Douglas Park. A half back, he scored on his debut in a league match versus Cowdenbeath. He was unable to command a regular place in Accies team and was released at the end of the season.
Willie was a chartered accountant. In 1938 he was capped 3 times for Scotland as a schoolboy. A friend of broadcaster, the late Bob Crampsey.
Debut on 18th August 1956 in a Scottish League Cup tie at home to Brechin City in a 1-1 draw.
Scottish League 9 Appearances 1 Goal
Scottish Cup 1 Appearance
League Cup 1 Appearance
Accies Career
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Full Name
William Boyd
1956-57
Nickname
Willie
Position
Half back
Born
Died
Signed by
John Lowe
Debut
18 August 1956
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Ashfield Juniors
Rangers
Hamilton Academical