Career
He also played for Sunderland and Motherwell as well as representing Ireland on five occasions. He later had a brief spell as player-manager with York City in 1912. Club career Boyle moved from his home in Scotland to join Sunderland in 1896, making his Football League debut against Blackburn Rovers in December of that year.
After two years at the Tyne and Wear club he moved South to the League Champions in December 1898 for £175.
Described as a "robust" player by the local media he was considered a "fine tackler" and "superb kicker" during his time at Bramall Lane. By 1903 however his relationship with the club had deteriorated following a dispute after the club failed to award him a benefit match which he believed he was owed.
He was twice suspended for "misconduct" before being transferred for a "nominal" fee of £100 in 1904. Having told United that he wished to return to Scotland Boyle spent only one season at Motherwell before he moved to Clapton Orient who had recently been admitted to the Football League.
He then drifted back into the amateur game with brief spells at Wigan Town, Chorley and Eccles Borough where his playing career looked to have come to an education
After several years out of the game however Boyle was appointed as player-manager of newly admitted Midland League team York City in 1912, before being replaced by Tommy Collier later the same season. International career Boyle was capped five times for Ireland during his time with the.
