Celtic Fans Slam ‘Deluded’ Kris Boyd Over Shocking Chris Sutton Theory
Celtic supporters have unleashed a torrent of criticism on Rangers legend Kris Boyd, branding him “deluded” and “bitter” after he floated a provocative theory about Celtic icon Chris Sutton. The former Rangers striker, now a prominent Sky Sports pundit, sparked outrage by suggesting during a heated broadcast that Sutton’s relentless criticism of Rangers stems from a deep-seated “obsession” with the Ibrox club, rather than professional analysis. Boyd’s comments, made in the wake of Celtic’s dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup final on December 15, 2024, have been met with fierce backlash from the Celtic faithful, who accuse him of deflecting from Rangers’ latest failure.
The controversy erupted during a post-match discussion on Sky Sports, where Boyd and Sutton, known for their fiery on-air clashes, dissected Celtic’s thrilling cup final win. The match, which ended 3-3 after extra time, saw Celtic secure their 119th trophy in club history thanks to Daizen Maeda’s decisive penalty. Sutton, never one to shy away from a jab, took to social media immediately after, posting, “Well played Celtic and Brendan Rodgers, absolutely relentless 
Another moral victory maybe for Rangers though…”—a cheeky reference to Rangers manager Philippe Clement’s earlier claim of a “moral victory” in a 3-3 draw last season.
Another moral victory maybe for Rangers though…”—a cheeky reference to Rangers manager Philippe Clement’s earlier claim of a “moral victory” in a 3-3 draw last season.Boyd, visibly irked by Sutton’s trolling, hit back on air, suggesting that Sutton’s constant digs at Rangers reveal an unhealthy fixation. “He’s obsessed with Rangers,” Boyd claimed. “Every time Celtic win, he can’t help but talk about us. It’s not about Celtic for him—it’s about getting one over on Rangers. He’s living in our shadow.” The remarks were a clear attempt to downplay Celtic’s dominance and shift focus to Sutton’s punditry style, but they backfired spectacularly, igniting a firestorm among Celtic fans.
Celtic supporters took to social media platforms like X to vent their anger, with many accusing Boyd of projecting his own biases. One fan posted, “Kris Boyd calling Chris Sutton obsessed? This is the same guy who can’t go a week without crying about Celtic. Deluded doesn’t even cover it.” Another wrote, “Boyd’s lost the plot. Sutton’s just stating facts—Celtic keep winning, Rangers keep choking. Maybe he’s the one obsessed with us.” The sentiment was echoed across fan forums, with 67 Hail Hail labeling Boyd’s theory “laughable” and a “desperate attempt to deflect from Rangers’ trophy drought.”
Fans pointed to Boyd’s history of controversial remarks about Celtic, including his 2019 column where he called Celtic supporters “deluded” for expecting Champions League progress, conveniently ignoring Rangers’ own struggles at the time. One X user referenced this, writing, “Boyd’s been sticking the boot into Celtic fans for years, and now he’s got the nerve to call Sutton obsessed? Pot, meet kettle.” Others highlighted Boyd’s perceived bias as a pundit, with a Celtic Star commenter noting, “He’s still hurting from Celtic’s 119 trophies while Rangers scrape for ‘moral victories.’ No wonder.
True to form, Sutton didn’t let Boyd’s comments slide. During a subsequent Sky Sports broadcast, he doubled down, telling Boyd, “Celtic are on a different level going forward than Rangers, and you know it. It’s not obsession—it’s just reality.” He later took the feud to another level by posing with a giant cardboard cut-out of himself at Celtic Park, a playful jab that had fans in stitches and further infuriated Boyd….
