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Andy Boyle out to seal league and cup double for dream Ross County loan spell

Ross County defender Andy Boyle (right) is on loan from Preston.
Ross County defender Andy Boyle (right) is on loan from Preston.

Ross County defender Andy Boyle remains uncertain over what his future holds but the Irishman is determined to cap his loan spell at Dingwall with a league and cup double.

Boyle joined the Staggies on a temporary deal from English second-tier side Preston North End in January, having spent the first half of the season on loan with Premiership side Dundee where he made 13 appearances.

The 28-year-old netted the winner in Tuesday’s 2-1 Highland derby victory over Inverness, which puts County five points clear of second placed Dundee United, who the Staggies host in a vital encounter tomorrow night.

Having already helped County win the IRN-BRU Cup courtesy of last month’s victory over Connah’s Quay Nomads, Boyle is hungry for more silverware.

Boyle, who is out of contract with Preston in the summer, said: “I have really enjoyed it. Since I came in January everyone around the club has been really helpful.

“It’s a great bunch of lads. When you are winning games and competing at the top of the league it’s quite enjoyable, thankfully we have been doing that so far.

“As a player you would much rather the pressure of chasing a title than fighting for your lives. I have really enjoyed it so far, it has been great, and we just want to get it over the line.

“I have come here and I basically want to play games and perform to the best of my ability. I will wait and see what happens in the summer.

“After coming up, we’ve already got the IRN-BRU Cup and to win a league medal would be a good couple of months for me.”

County’s victory puts the pressure back on United, who have threatened a late title push in recent weeks, with Boyle hoping to help his side open up an eight-point gap over Robbie Neilson’s men.

Andy Boyle receives his IRN-BRU Cup medal from SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster.

He added: “All along since I have been here we have basically said we can only focus on ourselves and pick up results. We have put ourselves in a good position. The games like Friday night are the games you want to play in as players.

“It’s a quick turnaround so we will have to dust ourselves down and get ready to go.”

County’s victory followed back-to-back league defeats, and Boyle feels Stuart Kettlewell and Steven Ferguson’s men have shown resilience in their pursuit of the title, adding: “The main thing was the result and bouncing back from Saturday.

“It wasn’t pretty at times and the conditions didn’t help but it’s a massive three points.”