Boyle signs new deal and keeps it in the family
MARTIN BOYLE last night followed his wife’s lead by committing his future to Hibernian after signing a new three-year deal. The in-form winger has been attracting interest but the Australia international has delighted Easter Road boss Jack Ross by pledging himself to the club just 24 hours after his other half Rachael signed a new deal with Hibs’ women’s team. Boyle has been a major success since moving to Edinburgh, initially on loan from Dundee in January 2015, and helping the club to finally end their Scottish Cup hoodoo 18 months later. ‘I’m really pleased to have signed the new contract. It’s no secret what the club means to me and my family,’ he said. ‘It was only yesterday Rachael signed her deal with Hibernian Women, so it was an easy decision for the pair of us to make. ‘I had some positive conversations with the board and the gaffer. It should be obvious how much we’re all enjoying our football just now, the results probably speak for themselves. ‘We’ve given ourselves something to build on for the rest of the season and I’d love to add a few more highs to the ones I’ve already enjoyed.’ Ross, whose side face Aberdeen at Easter Road on Sunday, added: ‘I’ve said often enough how much I value Martin’s contribution to the team, but I think that extends to the whole club. ‘He’s a larger-than-life character which is the kind of thing that can pull others along when the going gets tough. ‘He also works incredibly hard on his game and has matured into a player of real quality.’