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Rangers legend Kris Boyd has lifted the lid on the sustained abuse he faces from football fans across Scotland—simply for once wearing the Ibrox shirt.
The former striker, now a regular pundit on Sky Sports and a columnist with *The Sun*, has spoken candidly about the dark side of Scottish football culture, sharing how nearly every matchday outing turns into a barrage of insults hurled his way. According to Boyd, the animosity stems from his past association with Rangers—a club that continues to divide opinion across the country.
In a no-holds-barred interview, Boyd described the atmosphere as deeply polarized, stating: “Let’s be honest, nobody in Scottish football likes Rangers. If you’re not with the club, you’re firmly against it. I still get heckled at almost every ground I visit.”
He explained that the jeers aren’t reserved for controversial punditry or public statements but are often based solely on his former role at Ibrox. “The things people shout are just ridiculous. It’s not personal for me anymore—it’s noise I’ve learned to ignore,” he said. “But the truth is, it’s because I played for Rangers. That’s all it takes.”
Despite the persistent hostility, Boyd insists he’s unfazed and remains focused on doing his job professionally. Still, his experiences speak to a broader issue within Scottish football—a culture of intense tribalism that fuels needless animosity and creates an inhospitable environment for former players and commentators alike.
Boyd’s unwavering commitment to his work in the face of such abuse is admirable. But his comments serve as a sobering reminder that the sport must confront its cultural undercurrents. When respect is replaced with resentment, and support with spite, the very spirit of football is undermined.
It’s time for fans—regardless of allegiance—to draw a line between passion and toxicity, and recognise that former players deserve dignity, not derision, for their past contributions to the game.
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