Jimmy Boyle was delighted with Airdrieonians' winning start to the season.

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The Diamonds progressed to the second round of the Ramsdens Challenge Cup after beating Hamilton Accies 2-1.

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Louis Longridge opened the scoring for Accies at New Broomfield but Willie McLaren equalised before Nathan Blockley headed home to clinch victory.

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Boyle said: "I thought we defended very well and worked very hard. We created some good chances and I felt we totally deserved the win.

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"I don't think the performance will be the best we will produce this season but the important thing was that we won the game. 

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"Our shape in the middle of the park was good and we have boys through the spine of the team who are winners."

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Meanwhile, midfielder Blockley was thrilled to get on the scoresheet in Airdrie's first match as 'Onians since May 2002.

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The 21-year-old said: "This was a huge game for the supporters so we had to go out and try and win.

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"It's special for us and special for the players as the Airdrieonians name has just come back which is great for the club.

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"As for my goal? It's in the locker but I don't find them very often! I knew where the ball was going and I managed to get on the end of it."