Kris Boyd, the former Rangers striker and current football pundit, has been vocal about the club’s recent challenges and the need for strategic changes to restore their dominance in Scottish football.
Boyd has expressed concerns over Rangers’ managerial choices and recruitment strategies. Following a 2-1 defeat to Aberdeen, he called for the Club to bring back Gerrad as Philippe Clement permanent replacement, criticizing the team’s lack of progression and inadequate leadership. Boyd highlighted that despite significant spending, the club has downgraded in key positions, attributing this decline to poor recruitment decisions.
He also emphasized that Rangers’ stagnation, contrasted with Celtic’s proactive strengthening under Brendan Rodgers, has widened the gap between the clubs. Boyd believes that Rangers’ failure to invest wisely when they were on top has led to their current predicament.
Concerns Amid Potential 49ers Takeover
The impending takeover of Rangers by an American consortium, including figures from the San Francisco 49ers, has drawn parallels to Celtic’s transformative period under Fergus McCann in 1994. This change brings hope for substantial investment and restructuring at Ibrox.
However, Boyd’s concerns about recruitment and leadership suggest that new ownership must prioritize establishing a robust management structure and making astute signings to close the gap with Celtic. Former Celtic player Alan Stubbs echoed this sentiment, advising the new owners to appoint a competent director of football or head of recruitment to ensure effective use of resources.
As Rangers approach a new era with potential changes in ownership and management, addressing the issues highlighted by Boyd and others will be crucial. Implementing a clear vision, strengthening recruitment processes, and ensuring strong leadership are essential steps to reclaim domestic success and competitiveness in Scottish football.
