# Kris Boyd Lashes Out: Utter Nonsense, Fans Can’t Believe Kris Boyd’s Reaction to the Most Bitter Russell Martin Verdict
In the turbulent world of Scottish football, few moments capture the raw emotion of Rangers supporters like the recent saga surrounding manager Russell Martin. The former Southampton boss, appointed in June 2025, has faced a nightmare start at Ibrox, marked by humiliating defeats and mounting pressure. But it’s pundit Kris Boyd’s fiery verdict on Martin’s future that’s ignited a firestorm, leaving fans divided and social media ablaze with disbelief.
The catalyst? Rangers’ shocking 2-0 home loss to Hearts on September 13, 2025, which extended their winless league run to five matches and dropped them to 10th in the Premiership table. In a post-match analysis for Sky Sports, the ex-Rangers striker didn’t hold back. “I don’t see any way back from this for Russell Martin,” Boyd declared, his voice laced with frustration. He highlighted the lack of improvement, calling the situation “embarrassing” and pointing to a surreal moment where Rangers fans joined Hearts supporters in chanting “sacked in the morning.” “You can cut new managers some slack if you can see slight improvement game to game, but it’s actually going the other way,” Boyd added, slamming Martin’s possession-based style for making players worse.
This wasn’t Boyd’s first barb. Earlier, after a 6-0 Champions League playoff thrashing by Club Brugge (9-1 aggregate), he labeled it “an absolute disgrace” and suggested even Erling Haaland would struggle under Martin. Yet, Boyd’s latest outburst has stunned many. Just weeks ago, he admitted on The Scottish Sun, “I need to hold my hands up—I was wrong about Martin,” initially praising the appointment as “fantastic.” Now, with fans booing Martin post-Celtic draw and calls for an “investigation” into the team’s collapse, Boyd’s U-turn feels like a betrayal to some.
Fans can’t believe it. On X (formerly Twitter), reactions poured in: “Kris Boyd turning on Martin so quick? Utter nonsense after backing him!” one supporter tweeted, echoing sentiments of hypocrisy. Others defended Boyd, arguing the results speak for themselves—three wins in ten games, the worst start for any permanent Rangers manager. “Boyd’s spot on; Martin’s made every player worse,” posted another, citing ex-teammate Greg Stewart’s damning assessment.
Martin’s job hangs by a thread, with boycotts and board scrutiny looming. As Rangers faithful grapple with this crisis, Boyd’s lashing out underscores the high stakes at Ibrox. Will Martin survive, or is the axe inevitable? For now, the fans’ disbelief only amplifies the drama.
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