Sport nationKris Boyd Accuses Celtic Fans of Being “Spoiled” Amid Kieran Tierney Fan Chant Controversy
The fallout from Brendan Rodgers’ criticism of Celtic fans for chanting Kieran Tierney’s name during their Scottish Premiership clash with St Mirren continues to rumble on. Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has now weighed into the debate, accusing Celtic fans of being “spoiled” by their team’s success in recent seasons.
Boyd’s comments come after Rodgers launched a fierce defence of his left-back Greg Taylor, who was the subject of criticism from some Celtic supporters during the St Mirren game. The Celtic manager accused the fans of showing “disrespect” to Taylor, and Boyd agrees that the fans’ behaviour was unjustified.
“I know Brendan Rodgers had a little go at the fans, and rightly so,” Boyd said on The Warm-Up. “It does frustrate you as a player when you’re out there. You’ve been told to go back and start again and change the point of attack and move it in a different direction to maybe open a door somewhere else for the team, and fans are not happy about it. Celtic fans have been spoiled the last few years the way they play football.”
Boyd’s assertion that Celtic fans have been spoiled by their team’s success is a valid one. The Hoops have dominated Scottish football in recent years, winning numerous domestic titles and competing regularly in European competition. However, Boyd believes that this success has created a sense of entitlement among some Celtic supporters, who expect their team to win every game in style.
Boyd also sympathizes with Rodgers’ frustration at the fans’ criticism of Taylor. The Celtic manager has been keen to defend his player, who has been an important member of the team this season. Boyd agrees that Taylor deserves more respect from the fans, and that their criticism of him was unfair.
“When you look at the context of this week, there is no doubt that Thursday was a hammerblow for the fans, because everybody you spoke to thought they were going to Ibrox to absolutely annihilate Rangers,” Boyd added. “Some of them going to the game would still have been angry from that result – although they are still having a fantastic season; a cup in the bag, it looks like they are going to get through to at least the play-offs of the Champions League, the league is more or less done as well.”
Boyd also addressed the issue of the fans chanting Tierney’s name, which some have interpreted as a sign of disrespect to Taylor. However, Boyd believes that this is more a reflection of the fans’ excitement at the prospect of Tierney returning to Celtic, rather than a criticism of Taylor.
“Football fans are football fans,” Boyd said. “Kieran Tierney is an iconic player at Celtic Football Club. He came through the ranks and moved on for – at that time – the highest transfer record out of Scotland. He was Mr Celtic. With an opportunity to bring him back, the fans are rightly excited about that, but Brendan Rodgers has got a team to look after. Kieran Tierney is not a Celtic player. He has got to look after his own.”
In conclusion, Kris Boyd’s comments on the controversy surrounding Celtic fans’ criticism of Greg Taylor and their chanting of Kieran Tierney’s name offer a nuanced perspective on the issue. While Boyd agrees that the fans’ behaviour was unjustified, he also acknowledges that their excitement at the prospect of Tierney returning to Celtic is understandable. Ultimately, the debate highlights the complexities of the relationship between fans, players, and managers in football, and the need for mutual respect and understanding.
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