Career
Earlier in his career, Boyd played for Livingston and Partick Thistle. His career started with Livingston, from where he joined Partick Thistle on loan in January of the 2005-2006 season. At the start of the 2007-2008 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 until January 2008.
On 14 January 2008, he signed for on a permanent basis. Despite interests from Aberdeen, Boyd signed a new contract with the club
In the 2009-2010 season, Boyd netted a goal in the last minute to knock Hibs out of the Scottish Cup at the quarter-final Stage. went on to reach the 2010 Scottish Cup Final, but lost 3–0 to Dundee United. During the 2009-2010 season, Boyd would also signed would sign a contract extension.
Boyd was part of the team that gained promotion to the Scottish Premier League by winning the 2011-2012 Scottish First Division.
At the end of the season, Boyd signed a one-year contract with. While at, Boyd is known to fans as "Ginger Pele" because of his resemblance to Pelé. At the end of the 2012-2013 season, Boyd signed a new one-year contract with after helping them finish fifth in their first season in the Scottish Premier League.
On 27 May 2014, he signed a new contract keeping him at for the 2014-2015 season.