Everton's Scottish Under-19 international fullback Patrick Boyle joined Norwich City, initially on a month's loan on 14th September 2006. Boyle made his debut for Norwich, and his first professional start, in the 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace on 16th September 2006.

His loan spell at Norwich ended on October 17 due to Boyle picking up a back injury.

He made his first appearance on a Premiership team sheet on October 22, 2006 in a home game against Sheffield United where he was an unused substitute.

The back injury sustained whilst on loan at Norwich developed further and Boyle was diagnosed with a stress fracture of the back. Boyle missed 5 months of football before returning to training in April 2007.

In January 2008, Boyle joined Crewe Alexandra on loan from Everton. He made his debut for the Railwaymen in the 2-1 defeat at Swansea City on 22 January - this was his first first-team appearances for any side since his loan spell at Norwich. His loan was extended until the end of the season and made 17 appearances for Crewe.

On 14th May 2008, Patrick was one of a number of Everton youngsters to be released.