Kris Boyd’s Bold Celtic Prediction Sparks Concern Among Rangers Fans
As the Scottish Premiership enters its busiest period, Celtic is poised to extend its lead at the top of the table. Following their League Cup final victory over Rangers on December 15, Brendan Rodgers’ side has navigated a challenging festive fixture schedule, drawing against Dundee United and defeating Motherwell.
Meanwhile, Rangers’ recent defeat to St Mirren has left the Ibrox club 12 points adrift of Celtic, sparking concerns among their fans. Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has added fuel to the fire with a bold prediction that Celtic will widen the gap between themselves and Rangers.
Boyd told Go Ballistic, “They were comfortable winners, I would expect the same again on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers will just be hoping that he can get Alistair Johnston back for the weekend, that will give him some minutes ahead of the Old Firm game next week.”
Boyd’s prediction is based on Celtic’s strength and depth, which he believes will enable them to maintain their momentum. “But you kind of get the feeling that Celtic, there’s only one thing going to happen, that they’re going to widen the gap from them to Rangers in second because of the strength and depth they’ve got,” he said.
Boyd also praised Rodgers’ ability to make tactical adjustments during games, which has been a key factor in Celtic’s success. “And I think as well, Brendan Rodgers, in terms of retaining the squad at the right time, but also, the little tweaks he makes during the game as well to make sure that his team gets over the line or finds that way to break the opposition down, albeit it didn’t happen with Tannadice.”
Celtic’s current position at the top of the Scottish Premiership table is a testament to Rodgers’ managerial prowess. With a 12-point lead over Rangers, Celtic is poised to extend its advantage in the coming weeks.
If Celtic defeats Rangers at Ibrox on January 2, a 15-point lead would open up, which would be a significant blow to Rangers’ title hopes. Furthermore, if Rangers fails to collect all three points at Motherwell on Sunday and Celtic beats St Johnstone at Parkhead, an 18-point gap could emerge, effectively ending Rangers’ chances of winning the title.
Rodgers’ return to Celtic last summer was met with optimism, but even the most ardent Celtic fans would not have predicted the team’s current dominance. With a third treble within reach, Rodgers is on the cusp of achieving something truly remarkable.
As the Scottish Premiership enters its second half, Celtic’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. With Boyd’s prediction adding to the pressure on Rangers, the Ibrox club must respond quickly to prevent Celtic from running away with the title.
In the world of football, predictions can often be proved wrong, but Boyd’s assessment of Celtic’s strength and depth is difficult to argue with. As the transfer window approaches, Rangers must act quickly to strengthen their squad and prevent Celtic from extending its lead.
The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the outcome of the Scottish Premiership title race. With Celtic’s dominance showing no signs of slowing, Rangers must respond quickly to prevent the Hoops from running away with the title.
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