Boss Jimmy Boyle has welcomed the return of the famous Airdrieonians name.

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The Club confirmed last week that it had changed its name from United to 'Onians on June 1 this month.

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Boyle was a member of the Airdrieonians team that played in the 1992 and 1995 Scottish Cup finals and part of the side that faced Sparta Prague in the European Cup Winners' Cup.

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And he's delighted to see the revival of a title which means so much to the fans and the town.

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"It's fantastic news," he said. "I think Airdrie United was great as it brought the club back but, in everybody's eyes, we always will be Airdrieonians. I'm glad it's back.

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"Airdrieonians was a unique club and missing the name has been a massive thing for the town.

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"We've got the name back and hopefully people will start seeing the club as it used to be.

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"I'm really looking forward to next season. The Second Division is going to be a good league and we're going into it as Airdrieonians."