NafisaFormer Rangers forward and Ibrox loyalist Kris Boyd turned heads back in September with a daring forecast about Celtic. But the ex-striker caught many off guard when he predicted Brendan Rodgers’ side would stroll to the title, even as most observers were still assessing the revamped squad.
At that stage, Celtic had kicked off the Premiership season with four consecutive victories, including a commanding 3-0 display in their final outing before the first international pause.
Rangers, in contrast, had already faltered with two wins, a draw, and a loss in their first four matches. Boyd, as always direct, didn’t hold back — and as events unfolded, he wasn’t wrong either.
Celtic proceeded to clinch the league with four games remaining, ending the campaign 17 points ahead of their Glasgow counterparts. It was a season defined by reliability, squad depth, and flashes of real brilliance across the field. Boyd’s remarks, perhaps brushed off at the time by supporters on both sides, proved remarkably accurate.
Brendan Rodgers’ return brought organisation and resilience, with figures like Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, and Callum McGregor dictating the pace. From defence to attack, Celtic navigated the campaign with composure and dominance for the majority, seldom hinting at any real title struggle.
He said: (Sky Sports), “Even I’ve been impressed by the way Celtic have started the season and that takes a lot for me to say that!
“I just get the feeling they’re going to have too much. The business they’ve done, they’re strong enough and they will win the league by a good few points.”
Rodgers’ team never looked back, sweeping aside opponents with precision and maintaining their composure when it counted. Securing the championship with four fixtures to go is no accident — it signals utter dominance. While few anticipated such a gulf, Boyd clearly did.
In the arena of Scottish football commentary, where partiality often eclipses analysis, Boyd’s prediction is noteworthy. It wasn’t flattery — it was vision. And when the season reached its conclusion, it was his statement that rang truest.
It’s rare for a Rangers figure to so confidently call a Celtic triumph, but Boyd’s insight has endured. Whether said begrudgingly or not, he recognised the signs early — and they unfolded just as he foresaw.
Celtic didn’t merely secure the league — they ran away with it. Boyd may not relish being reminded, but his projection was spot on. In a season where Rodgers’ side left no doubt, even their staunchest adversaries saw it coming.
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