Rangers hero Kris Boyd reveals ‘Pathetic’ abuse from fans
Kris Boyd is a Rangers icon and talks about his former club on numerous platforms like Sky Sports and Sun Football.
The former Gers forward has issued a stark reminder of the footballing landscape in Scotland.
In his view, nobody likes the Ibrox outfit, and if you’re not with them, you’re against them.
Boyd reveals abuse from fans at football matches
Boyd reveals that whenever he visits football grounds for punditry or just to watch a game, he gets abused by fans.
In his view, this is because he happened to represent the Ibrox outfit during his playing days.
However, he admits that he’s not affected by this and he continues to go on about doing his job.
Boyd told the Sun: “Let’s get it right, no one in Scottish football likes Rangers. From my own experience, if you’re not with the club then you’re against it.
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“Even now, I get abuse at every ground in the country when I turn up to watch a game for Sky. Some of the things that get shouted at me are just pathetic.
“Does it bother me? No. Believe me, it’s water off a duck’s back. But the only reason I get abuse is because I happened to play for Rangers.
“And even though it’s years since I left the club, I still get it. It doesn’t stop me doing my job now, though.”
Rangers icon Boyd has been subjected to unjustified hate
The abuse directed at Boyd by fans at football grounds across Scotland is utterly deplorable and unjustifiable.
He faces relentless verbal attacks simply for his past association with Rangers, despite doing nothing to provoke such hostility.
His professional conduct as a commentator is impartial, yet he endures pathetic insults at every venue.
This behaviour from fans is not only disrespectful but also a shameful reflection of tribalism in Scottish football.
Gers have long embraced an “us against them” mentality, thriving on their underdog spirit, but this does not excuse targeting former players like Boyd with regular abuse.
He left the club years ago, yet the vitriol persists, highlighting a toxic undercurrent in fan culture that unfairly punishes individuals for their historical affiliations.
Boyd’s resilience in shrugging off the abuse is commendable, but fans must recognise that such actions tarnish the sport’s spirit.
Respect for individuals, regardless of club ties, should prevail, and this disgusting behaviour must cease to foster a more inclusive football environment in Scotland.