Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has reignited his post-match controversy from Dingwall, where he controversially argued that Alistair Johnston should have been sent off for a slight push on Kieran Phillips, which led to a penalty.
Boyd’s insistence on a red card overlooks the principle of double jeopardy—an incident cannot result in both a penalty and a red card.
His comments come at a time when his former club is facing significant challenges, and he appears to be deflecting attention by manufacturing controversy over a penalty thoroughly reviewed by VAR.
This latest outburst highlights Boyd’s tendency to react emotionally rather than provide objective analysis, which is expected of a pundit.
A red card in this scenario would have been remarkably harsh, and if Boyd genuinely believes it was justified, it raises questions about his understanding of modern football laws, particularly given his prominent platform.
Boyd shared his thoughts, saying:
“Another talking point was the VAR Alistair Johnston challenge at the back post.
“I know my big friend [Chris Sutton], he wasn’t for taking me on there but I think obviously denying a goal-scoring opportunity and no attempt to play the ball, that was interesting shall we say.
“But nobody will want to speak about it we’ll just move on.”
While Boyd was adamant about his perspective, Sutton, known for his balanced approach, called the situation correctly.
Despite receiving criticism from Rangers fans, Sutton consistently puts aside allegiances to provide honest and straightforward analysis, earning him a prominent role across multiple media outlets.
Sutton enjoys the lighter side of Scottish football but avoids sensationalizing incidents. Unlike Boyd, he refrains from demanding unnecessary red cards for incidents that, at most, warrant a penalty. This professionalism sets him apart as a trusted voice in football punditry.
