About Walter Boyd
Born 1956. Walter Boyd is a British association football player.
Walter Boyd (born 9 December 1956) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender for Meadowbank Thistle, Arbroath and Linlithgow Rose.
Club career He started his career with Bo'ness United and was part of the side that was defeated in the 1979 Scottish Junior Cup final.
Boyd played for Meadowbank Thistle, turning out 456 times for the first team. He holds the record for most league appearances of any player to have played for Ferranti Thistle, Meadowbank or Livingston. He received a testimonial in 1988.
In 1991, Boyd signed for Arbroath. He went on to make 61 league appearances in two seasons for the Lichties.
He signed for Linlithgow Rose in 1993.
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Who is Walter Boyd?
Scottish Footballer
When was Walter Boyd born?
Walter Boyd was born on 9 December 1956.
What is Walter Boyd's occupation?
Walter Boyd is an association football player.
What nationality is Walter Boyd?
Walter Boyd is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Boyd (Scottish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Boyd. https://biography.guide/walter-boyd-association-football-player/
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