While Horgan made his debut against Arsenal in the FA Cup within a week of being eligible, his ex-Dundalk teammate Andy Boyle has had to wait a while longer for his debut: against Derby County a week ago. He was singled out for praise by Simon Grayson post-game, a disposition shared by Seddon:
"Boyle has come in and played the last two games. Simon Grayson was reluctant to break up his centre-back partnership, but he's played the last two games. He always said it is easier to throw in a winger, rather than a defender. If Boyle had come in and made a ricket, it could have knocked his confidence, so the manager was just waiting for the right moment. He came in against Derby and was outstanding; I gave him the Man of the Match award in the paper. He kept his place the following week against Reading, and helped to clean sheet against a side in the playoffs.
He's a good player; good on the floor. He's good in the air too... just a good, solid centre-half."
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