### Kris Boyd’s Rousing Praise: Raskin Ignites Rangers in Dominant Hibs Win
In the high-stakes world of Scottish football, Rangers’ 2-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final victory over Hibernian on September 20, 2025, at Ibrox was a vital boost for manager Russell Martin. Amid fan protests and sparse stands reflecting unrest, one player’s return from exile stole the spotlight: midfielder Nicolas Raskin. The 23-year-old Belgian, sidelined for recent clashes against Hearts and Celtic due to a reported fallout with Martin, marked his comeback with a goal and a masterclass that left pundits buzzing. Sky Sports icon Kris Boyd, the former Rangers goal machine, was visibly thrilled, declaring on air: “Raskin was outstanding – gritty, gifted, and everywhere you needed him to be. That header from Tavernier’s corner? Pure class. No coincidence Rangers clicked with him back.”
Raskin’s impact was immediate and undeniable. In the 42nd minute, he rose highest to nod home captain James Tavernier’s pinpoint corner, breaking the deadlock and silencing doubters. His all-action display continued into stoppage time, where he set up Bojan Miovski for the clincher – the North Macedonian’s first Rangers goal since his summer move from Girona. Man of the Match Raskin dictated the tempo, won duels, and shielded the backline with relentless energy, turning a restless crowd into a roaring one. Boyd elaborated post-match: “It was no surprise restoring him – he scored, bossed it. Both he and Martin need each other; put egos aside, and this is the result.”
Boyd’s enthusiasm echoed far and wide. Co-pundit James McFadden agreed: “Raskin’s the spark – central to everything good.” Pundits hailed his “fine finish and perfect response,” noting how his return “inspired” the victory, easing Martin’s pressure. Fans flooded social media with agreement: “Boyd spot on – Raskin MOTM, silenced the haters!” one Ibrox die-hard posted, with thousands backing the sentiment, calling it a “game-changer.” Even Hibs boss David Gray admitted Rangers’ dominance post-match.
For a Rangers side stinging from a winless Premiership run, Raskin’s renaissance – blending tenacity with flair – offers hope. As Boyd put it: “The better the opposition, the better he plays; now bring that to league games.” With a Europa League clash against Genk looming, everyone’s aligned: Raskin’s the heartbeat, and Boyd’s thrill is the consensus. Ibrox faithful, the revival starts here.
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