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‘By far…’ Kris Boyd makes Celtic title claim after Rangers beat Dundee
Celtic can continue making their statement on the pitch following a challenging week.
Much has been discussed about Celtic’s penalty shootout victory over Rangers in the League Cup final, especially the controversy surrounding the penalty decisions. Even more attention has been given to Rangers’ missed penalty opportunity, which some seem to overlook in the excitement surrounding Celtic winning their 119th trophy in club history.
Another undeniable fact is that Celtic are currently top of the Premiership, firmly in control of the league.
While some argue that the gap between Celtic and Rangers is small, Kris Boyd remains more pragmatic.
Boyd, speaking after Rangers’ 1-0 win over Dundee on Saturday, acknowledged that despite a strong performance, his former team still had much to prove. He said Rangers played like their former selves but were far from convincing, and added that Celtic remain the superior team in Scotland.
Ahead of Celtic’s match against Dundee United on Sunday, where a victory could extend their lead to 11 points, Boyd told Sky Sports News (21/12/24 at 5:50 pm), “I think Celtic will win the league. They are, by far, the best team in Scotland at the moment.”
He also reflected on Rangers’ recent form, saying, “Rangers just have to keep winning and see where it takes them. They were a long way behind Aberdeen a few weeks ago. Aberdeen are struggling now, but Rangers have managed to recover a bit in recent weeks.”
Boyd admitted concerns over Rangers’ performance, commenting, “Today, you’d be a little worried because it looked like the Rangers of before. They found a way to win, but you’d have expected a more straightforward victory.”
Looking ahead, Celtic continue to perform well in the Champions League, though they still need a bit more to secure a spot in the knockout stages. If Brendan Rodgers can widen the league gap before European football resumes in January, it would allow the team to focus more on the Champions League, particularly the two-legged knockout rounds in February. It has been a long time since Celtic played European football beyond Christmas.
