Former Rangers player Kris Boyd has made a prediction that will delight Celtic fans but worry Rangers supporters. Boyd believes that Celtic will widen the gap between themselves and Rangers in the Scottish Premiership table.
Celtic currently sit 12 points ahead of Rangers, and Boyd thinks that Brendan Rodgers’ team will continue to pull away from their Glasgow rivals. He praised Rodgers’ ability to make tactical tweaks during games and his strength in retaining the squad at the right time.
Boyd’s prediction comes after Rangers’ recent defeat to St Mirren, which has left them 12 points behind Celtic. He believes that Celtic’s strength and depth will allow them to continue their dominance over Rangers.
“If Celtic win their next two games, including the Old Firm derby against Rangers on January 2, they could open up a massive 15-point lead over their rivals,” Boyd said. “This would put Brendan Rodgers on the cusp of a third treble as Celtic boss, a feat that even he might not have dared to dream about when he returned to the club last summer.”
Boyd’s prediction will be worrying for Rangers fans, who are already concerned about their team’s performance this season. The pressure is mounting on Rangers manager Philippe Clement, and a defeat to Celtic in the Old Firm derby could have serious consequences for his future at the club.
Rangers’ recent form has been inconsistent, and they have struggled to keep pace with Celtic’s impressive performances. The Gers have lost two of their last three games, including the defeat to St Mirren, and have failed to win any of their last four away games.
In contrast, Celtic have been in impressive form, winning 10 of their last 12 games in all competitions. They have also been boosted by the return of several key players from injury, including Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate.
Boyd’s prediction is not just based on Celtic’s current form, but also on their strength and depth. He believes that Rodgers has assembled a squad that is capable of competing on multiple fronts, and that they will continue to dominate Scottish football for the foreseeable future.
“Celtic have a strong squad, and they have the depth to compete on multiple fronts,” Boyd said. “They have a good balance of youth and experience, and they have a manager who knows how to get the best out of his players.”
Overall, Boyd’s prediction is a worrying sign for Rangers fans, who are already concerned about their team’s performance this season. However, for Celtic fans, it is a promising sign that their team is on the right track and that they will continue to dominate Scottish football for the foreseeable future.