In the 2009–10 season, Boyd netted a goal in the last minute to knock Hibs out of the Scottish Cup at the quarter-final Stage. Ross County went on to reach the 2010 Scottish Cup Final, but lost 3–0 to Dundee United. During the 2009–10 season, Boyd would also signed would sign a contract extension. Boyd was part of the Ross County team that gained promotion to the Scottish Premier League by winning the 2011–12 Scottish First Division. At the end of the season, Boyd signed a one-year contract with Ross County. While at Ross County, Boyd is known to fans as "Ginger Pele" because of his resemblance to Pelé.