Kris Boyd has delivered a scathing assessment of Rangers, claiming that even Celtic’s substitutes would easily secure starting spots at Ibrox.
The former Rangers striker was left disheartened on Sunday after watching his old club suffer yet another defeat in the Old Firm derby.
Boyd didn’t hold back in his criticism, accusing Rangers of collapsing the moment they conceded and lambasting various aspects of the club’s performance in his post-match analysis.
In a frank assessment, Boyd went so far as to argue that not a single Rangers player would make it into Celtic’s starting XI. He has since intensified his critique, suggesting that even Celtic’s bench players would walk straight into the Rangers team.
Speaking to SkySports, Boyd said: “At this moment in time, yes. I think on current form the Celtic starting XI from the weekend—there is not one Rangers player who would get in that. I would argue with anybody who could put forward a case.
“And if you want to rub salt in the wounds as well, you could probably say there are about four or five on the Celtic bench who would walk right into the Rangers starting team. You look at Celtic right now and they look far superior all over the pitch.”
Boyd pointed out the glaring contrast between the two sides, highlighting Celtic’s overall superiority. He even noted that while Jack Butland has been solid for Rangers, he pales in comparison to Celtic’s new goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel, who has yet to concede a goal since joining the club.
“Butland has obviously been an England internationalist, and last season you would have him ahead of Hart because he was coming to the end. Schmeichel has come in and he hasn’t conceded a goal yet, has he?”
Boyd also expressed disappointment in Rangers’ transfer dealings under Philippe Clement, who has tried to reshape the squad.
“I think the Rangers squad is weaker than it was before and there has been money spent,” he added.
Despite the criticism, Boyd condemned the fans’ reaction at Ibrox, arguing that hurling abuse at the players is counterproductive.
“I don’t agree with the fans turning up at Ibrox and hurling abuse at the players. That’s not needed, it’s not going to help anyone.”