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knew the former Cliftonville striker would respond
in style.
Fast forward a year and the Ross County man has
just ended the SPLF season as top goalscorer.
With Conor Washington unavailable and Jamie
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“Obviously last summer was disappointing but I
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been able to do that.
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because we have been doing so well for a few
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up and score goals for my club.
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further he can progress in his career but is more
than happy plying his trade in the Highlands.
Having experienced the lows of full-time football in
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Boyce appreciates what it takes to make i
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rush to leave Ross County.
When Liam Boyce missed out on a place in Northern Ireland’s Euro 2016
squad last summer he was backed to come back with a bang.
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