January 2nd 2025.
It's no secret that Rangers have been struggling to keep up with their Scottish Premiership rivals, Celtic. The gap between the two teams is currently at a staggering 14 points, and Rangers legend Kris Boyd believes that his former club needs to make some changes in order to turn their season around.
Speaking ahead of the highly-anticipated Old Firm Derby at Ibrox, Boyd expressed his disappointment with Rangers' recent form. He pointed out that their defeat to Celtic in the League Cup final last month was a tough pill to swallow, especially since it meant that their arch-rivals now have more major trophies than them for the first time since the 1930s.
Boyd, who was known for his prolific scoring abilities during his time at Rangers, believes that the team is lacking in experience and leadership. He suggests that the club should consider signing a player from Manchester United, particularly defender Jonny Evans.
Although Evans has only made a handful of appearances since Ruben Amorim took over as manager, Boyd believes that his experience and leadership qualities could greatly benefit Rangers. The 36-year-old has had a successful career, spending time at various clubs including West Brom and Leicester City.
Boyd also highlighted the importance of having leaders and experienced players in the team, citing former Rangers players like Ugo Ehiogu and Davie Weir as examples of the positive impact they can have both on and off the pitch.
He believes that bringing in a player like Evans, even if it's just until the end of the season, could make a significant difference for Rangers. With several players currently out with injuries, Boyd feels that the team is lacking stability and direction.
He also acknowledges the efforts of manager Philippe Clement in developing young players, but believes that a balance of experience and youth is needed in order for the team to thrive.
As the highly-anticipated Old Firm Derby approaches, Boyd emphasizes the need for change at Rangers. He believes that their current performances have not been good enough and that something needs to change in order for the team to get back on track.
If Celtic were to win the match on Thursday, they would extend their lead at the top of the table to a whopping 17 points. Boyd hopes that this will serve as a wake-up call for Rangers and that they will take the necessary steps to improve their performance.
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