Kris Boyd pulled no punches following a catastrophic 3-2 defeat for Rangers at the hands of Motherwell, launching a blistering attack on Jayden Meghoma in what he described as one of the most inept individual displays he has ever witnessed. The Sky Sports pundit, known for his passionate and often polarizing views on his former club, was visibly incensed as he dissected a result that could have season-altering implications for the Ibrox side. Boyd’s primary target was Meghoma, the young defender who struggled throughout the ninety minutes to cope with Motherwell’s directness and intensity. The former striker did not hold back, explicitly labeling Meghoma as overrated and questioning the hype that has followed the player since his move to Glasgow.
According to Boyd, the performance lacked the basic defensive fundamentals required at the top level, with Meghoma’s positioning and decision-making coming under intense scrutiny. He argued that the defender was “exposed” time and again, suggesting that the level of play was a far cry from the standards expected of a Rangers starter. The defeat, which Boyd described as heart-wrenching for the supporters, was made worse by what he perceived as a lack of fight and accountability from certain individuals on the pitch. While the team as a whole faced criticism for failing to manage the game after taking an early lead, it was Meghoma who bore the brunt of the post-match post-mortem. Boyd’s “erupting” on live television highlighted a growing frustration with the squad’s consistency, as he warned that if such “worst-ever” performances continue, the club will find themselves well out of the title race. The pundit concluded by stating that reputations count for nothing if players cannot perform when the pressure is at its peak, leaving the young defender with a massive point to prove to both his critics and the Ibrox faithful.