Video: Kris Boyd’s Weird Defence of Shocking Celtic Decision

In the aftermath of Celtic’s emphatic 4-0 win over Kilmarnock, the post-match analysis on Sky Sports took a bizarre turn when former Rangers player Kris Boyd tried to justify a baffling decision from referee Don Robertson.

The incident in question was as clear-cut a penalty as you’re likely to see: Robby McCrorie, Kilmarnock’s goalkeeper, rushed out and clattered into Kyogo after a sublime chipped free-kick from Matt O’Riley put the striker through on goal. Despite the obvious foul, Robertson waved play on, and VAR remained silent.

When the incident was discussed in the studio, both Charlie Mulgrew and James McFadden agreed it was a penalty. Boyd, however, managed to turn a straightforward decision into a convoluted defence of the officials. He began his response with a curious phrase: “People will say just because it’s Celtic…” before abruptly cutting himself off and conceding, “I think it’s a penalty kick.”

But instead of stopping there, Boyd continued by offering a peculiar excuse for the referee’s error. He suggested that McCrorie had “nowhere to go” and was left with no option but to barge into Kyogo. This explanation raises eyebrows, especially coming from a former professional Footballer who knows that a keeper rushing out to challenge and then failing to win the ball does not absolve him from the consequences of that decision.

It’s not the first time Boyd has found himself struggling to be unequivocal when it comes to decisions involving Celtic. His initial hesitation and the way he seemed on the verge of alluding to Celtic fans crying conspiracy only added to the murkiness of his analysis. The reality was simple: it was a penalty, and it should have been given. The referee and VAR got it wrong, and that’s all that needed to be said.

Yet, Boyd’s reluctance to clearly state this, preferring instead to muddy the waters with half-hearted excuses, leaves fans questioning whether impartiality is too much to ask from the former Rangers man. In the end, the incident speaks volumes not just about the standard of officiating but also about how difficult it can be for some to be objective when it comes to decisions involving Celtic.