Kris Boyd Hits Back at Brendan Rodgers’ Comments After Rangers’ Derby Win
Kris Boyd has aimed a post-match dig at Brendan Rodgers after the Celtic boss played down the impact of Barry Ferguson’s arrival at Ibrox. Rodgers had stated that he hadn’t noticed any significant changes in Rangers since Ferguson replaced Philippe Clement, but Boyd fired back after Rangers’ 3-2 win at Celtic Park.
“Brendan Rodgers had a pop in terms of saying he has not really seen anything different – he has today,” Boyd said on Sky Sports. Rodgers had been unmoved by talk of a Rangers revival under Ferguson, suggesting that while Ferguson brought passion and a strong connection to the club, he hadn’t witnessed a real shift in the team’s tactical approach or mentality.
However, Sunday’s hard-fought win at Celtic Park – Rangers’ first in the league since 2020 – gave Boyd ammunition to question Rodgers’ pre-match assessment. Under Clement, Celtic dominated the first derby of the season, winning 3-0 at Ibrox in September. However, the League Cup final was a narrow, scrappy affair, and when the teams met again in January, Celtic were completely outplayed in a 3-0 defeat at Ibrox.
Now, after another poor performance in the derby, Boyd believes Rodgers has no choice but to accept that Rangers have improved. While Celtic still hold a commanding lead in the title race, Rodgers will know that his team’s performances in the past two derby matches haven’t been good enough.
Terry Thomas, a Celtic fan, expressed his disappointment and frustration with the team’s performance. “That is 3 games against them now that we haven’t shown up, we were lucky to win the final. Brendan said before the 3 games our players were up for it, I am still waiting to see them. We have not progressed and if we stay the same, playing like that we are in trouble next season.”
Thomas’s sentiments are echoed by many other Celtic fans, who are growing increasingly frustrated with the team’s inconsistent performances. Despite showing promise at times, the team has failed to deliver consistently, and their recent defeat to Rangers has only added to the frustration.
Rodgers will need to regroup and refocus his team if they are to achieve their goal of winning the title. The team’s performances in the past two derby matches have been disappointing, and Rodgers will need to find a way to motivate his players and get them back to their best.
The defeat to Rangers has also raised questions about Celtic’s ability to compete at a higher level. Despite having a talented squad, the team has struggled to deliver consistently, and their recent defeat has only added to the concerns.
In conclusion, Kris Boyd’s comments have added to the pressure on Brendan Rodgers and Celtic to deliver. The team’s performances in the past two derby matches have been disappointing, and Rodgers will need to find a way to motivate his players and get them back to their best if they are to achieve their goal of winning the title.
The Celtic manager will need to regroup and refocus his team if they are to overcome their current struggles. The team’s fans will be hoping that Rodgers can inspire his team to get back to their best and deliver the title. Only time will tell if Celtic can overcome their current struggles and achieve their goal of winning the title.
Celtic’s season is hanging in the balance, and the team will need to dig deep to find the resolve to overcome their current struggles. With several key matches remaining, Celtic still has a lot to play for this season. However, the team will need to improve its performances significantly if it is to achieve its goal of winning the title.
The pressure is on Brendan Rodgers and Celtic to deliver, and the team’s fans will be hoping that they can overcome their current struggles and achieve their goal of winning the title.
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