Kris Boyd Admits Rangers’ Envy of Celtic’s Quartet of Leaders
Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has expressed his admiration for Celtic’s quartet of leaders, comprising James Forrest, Anthony Ralston, Greg Taylor, and Callum McGregor. Boyd believes that these players embody the fighting spirit and dedication required to succeed at Celtic, qualities that he feels are currently lacking at Rangers.
Boyd’s comments come in the wake of Celtic’s impressive 4-1 victory over Hearts, which has left Rangers trailing eleven points behind their Glasgow rivals in the Scottish Premiership table. The former Rangers striker acknowledged that his old club would greatly benefit from having players with the same level of commitment and passion as Celtic’s quartet.
“James Forrest is never going to be a regular for Celtic going forward now,” Boyd said. “I mean, those days are gone. But even when he comes in, he makes a difference for those three or four games when he needs to. When he needs to come off the bench, he’ll make a difference.”
Boyd also highlighted Forrest’s impact on Celtic’s season last year, stating: “You could argue that James Forrest turned the season for Celtic last year when he arrived back because he knows exactly what it takes to be a success for the football club.”
The former Rangers striker went on to praise the collective efforts of Celtic’s quartet, saying: “And added to that with Anthony Ralston, Greg Taylor, Callum McGregor, you know, boys that have been over the course of distance that know exactly what it means to play for the football club. I bet you Rangers wish that they had a few like that in their dressing room right now, that’s for sure.”
Boyd’s comments serve as a testament to the strength of Celtic’s squad and the leadership qualities that have been instrumental in their success. As Rangers strive to close the gap on their rivals, they would do well to take a leaf out of Celtic’s book and cultivate a similar sense of unity and purpose within their own ranks.