Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has issued a stark warning ahead of today’s Glasgow Derby, stating that Celtic grabbing an early lead at Ibrox could ignite a volatile reaction from the already frustrated home support.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Boyd painted a picture of a Rangers side and fanbase teetering on the edge, with tensions running high after a string of disappointing results.
Boyd was frank in his assessment of the current mood around Rangers, citing recent setbacks—a loss to St Mirren and a home draw with Motherwell—as key contributors to the discontent.
With the team now 14 points adrift of Celtic in the league standings, he noted the mounting pressure on Philippe Clement’s squad.
Boyd speculated on the potential consequences of a Celtic opener, suggesting that it could escalate tensions within the Ibrox crowd.
He said: “There is a lot of negativity. There were questions being asked a few weeks ago. If you look at it now, obviously, they lost at St Mirren and the draw against Motherwell. The changes that were made to the team. There is a lot of negativity surrounding Rangers going into this Celtic game.
Celtic will arrive at Ibrox in high spirits, boasting an unbeaten domestic record this season and fresh off convincing wins over Motherwell and St Johnstone. Brendan Rodgers’ side will be fully aware of the impact an early goal could have, not just on the pitch but in the stands as well.
With Celtic looking to tighten their grip on the title ‘race’ and Rangers desperate to salvage something, the scene is set for another explosive instalment in this rivalry.
