Kris Boyd Blasts Rangers Boss as ‘Absolute Failure’ After Celtic Humiliation, Urges Ex Managers Return

Kris Boyd Blasts Rangers Boss as ‘Absolute Failure’ After Celtic Humiliation, Urges Ex Managers Return

In the aftermath of Rangers’ painful 3-1 defeat to Celtic at Parkhead on Sunday, former Ibrox striker and Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd launched a scathing attack on current manager Danny Rohl, labelling him an “absolute failure” amid growing calls for change at the club.

nytimes.comThe Old Firm clash, which many viewed as a pivotal moment in Rangers’ season, saw the Light Blues fall behind early before a spirited response was undone by Daizen Maeda’s brace. The result leaves Rangers further adrift in the Premiership standings, with their title hopes effectively extinguished and pressure mounting on Rohl’s position.

Boyd, never one to mince his words, did not hold back in his post-match analysis. “This is not what Rangers fans expect or deserve,” he said. “Danny Rohl has had his chance, but today was the final straw. He’s an absolute failure in the biggest games. The mentality issues are glaring, and the fans are fed up with this cycle of underachievement against our greatest rivals.”

The German coach, appointed in late 2025, has shown promise in patches with attractive football and solid domestic results earlier in the campaign. However, repeated failures in derbies and against top competition have eroded supporter patience. Losses like the recent one to Hearts compounded the sense of drift, with Boyd highlighting a persistent “mentality problem” at the club.

In a bold call for summer upheaval, Boyd named ex-Rangers boss Steven Gerrard as the urgent replacement. Gerrard, who previously delivered the 2020-21 title and ended Celtic’s dominance, remains a hero at Ibrox despite his later departure. “Stevie G knows exactly what’s required here,” Boyd insisted. “He brings standards, winning mentality, and the respect of the dressing room. Rangers must act decisively in the summer and bring him back – it’s the only way to restore glory and challenge for silverware.”

Fans have echoed the sentiment online, with many viewing Gerrard’s potential return as a unifying force. Rohl, meanwhile, faces an uncertain future as the board evaluates options amid reported interest from abroad.

As the season winds down, one thing is clear: Rangers’ hierarchy cannot ignore the growing chorus for change. Whether Gerrard answers the call remains to be seen, but Boyd’s fiery intervention has intensified the debate. For a club built on ambition, settling for mediocrity is no longer acceptable.