# Kris Boyd Slams Rangers’ Top Managerial Pick: “Not Good Enough” – Urges Bold Swoop for Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna
Glasgow, October 6, 2025 – The Ibrox hotseat is ablaze with speculation following Russell Martin’s abrupt sacking after just 17 games – the shortest tenure in Rangers’ storied history. With the club languishing in eighth place, 11 points adrift of leaders Hearts and nine behind bitter rivals Celtic, former Rangers striker and pundit Kris Boyd has unleashed a fiery takedown of the board’s rumored frontrunner, declaring him “not good enough” to revive the Gers’ fortunes. Instead, Boyd is championing a daring raid on Premier League up-and-comer Kieran McKenna from Ipswich Town.
Boyd, a Rangers icon with 171 goals across two trophy-packed stints, didn’t hold back during his Sky Sports segment. “The whispers around that favorite? It’s all smoke and mirrors,” he blasted. “Rangers are bleeding points and pride – we can’t gamble on another unproven name in Scottish football’s trenches. This club demands a leader with real mettle, tactical edge, and the fire to topple Celtic. That guy’s not it. End of.”
The unnamed target fuels gossip of domestic safe bets like Barry Ferguson – who stepped down as interim earlier this year – or untested imports short on Old Firm bite. Martin’s reign, starting in June after ousting Philippe Clement’s chaotic legacy, imploded amid a 9-1 Champions League qualifying thrashing by Club Brugge, Europa League stumbles against Genk and Sturm Graz, and a grim 1-1 draw at lowly Falkirk that saw fans blockade the team bus, forcing a police escort for the beleaguered boss. Five wins from 17 matches? Simply unacceptable.
Boyd’s antidote: Kieran McKenna, the 38-year-old Northern Irish wizard who’s catapulted Ipswich from Championship obscurity to Premier League survival battles. Since his 2021 arrival, McKenna’s engineered consecutive promotions via electric, possession-drenched football, fusing academy talents with smart buys. This term, his Tractor Boys have defied odds, toppling Manchester United and drawing Liverpool, all on a shoestring relative to the elite. “McKenna’s Premier League-tested,” Boyd raved. “He thrives under pressure, maximizes squads, and innovates. Picture him at Ibrox: igniting our forwards, fortifying the backline, and outfoxing Brendan Rodgers without flinching.”
Hurdles abound, of course. Ipswich’s Gamechanger 20 backers would extract a £5 million-plus fee, and McKenna’s deal expires in 2027 amid fierce loyalty. Yet, with Andrew Cavenagh’s American consortium and 49ers cash infusion stabilizing the boardroom, Boyd sees opportunity. “Dream big or die trying,” he implored. “Ditch the duds, deploy the dollars, and lure McKenna home. He’s the elite English boss to forge our next era.”
Supporter sentiment splits: Gerrard loyalists pine for a prodigal return, while McKenna’s disciples envision a tactical revolution. As the international break cedes to an October 18 clash with Dundee United, Rangers’ hierarchy teeters on destiny’s edge – heed Boyd’s roar for audacity, or risk eternal irrelevance. Ibrox brooks no half-measures.
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