Heated Clash: Kris Boyd and Chris Sutton Spar Over Danny Röhl on Live TV

Heated Clash: Kris Boyd and Chris Sutton Spar Over Danny Röhl on Live TV

In the latest instalment of their fiery Old Firm rivalry on Sky Sports, former Rangers striker Kris Boyd and ex-Celtic forward Chris Sutton went head-to-head in a lively debate centred on Rangers manager Danny Röhl.The exchange stemmed from Röhl’s recent comments criticising aspects of Rangers’ recruitment and squad building, particularly his frustration with over-reliance on loan players and the need for permanent signings to challenge for the title. Röhl, appointed in October 2025 after a protracted process, has overseen an improved run of form but highlighted deficiencies in the team’s structure during post-match interviews.

Sutton, never one to shy away from provoking Rangers fans, questioned Röhl’s competence, suggesting the German coach was struggling to impose his philosophy effectively and that his tactical changes were inconsistent. “He’s chopping and changing too much – is he really the right man to turn this around?” Sutton remarked, implying Röhl lacked the experience to handle the intense pressure at Ibrox.

Boyd fired back passionately in defence of Röhl, pointing to the manager’s impressive start – including an unbeaten domestic streak at one point – and blaming the club’s board for the mess inherited. “Danny walked into a shambles; give the man time and backing!” Boyd retorted, accusing Sutton of bias and downplaying Röhl’s achievements at previous club Sheffield Wednesday.

The duo’s animated argument, punctuated by sharp interruptions, highlighted the deep-seated tensions between the Celtic and Rangers camps. While Sutton maintained Röhl wasn’t yet proving competent enough for the demands of Scottish football’s biggest job, Boyd insisted results would silence critics if supported properly in January.

This clash underscores the polarised views on Röhl’s tenure, with Rangers trailing leaders Hearts by 12 points as of December 2025. Fans on both sides relished the pundits’ banter, a staple of Scottish football coverage.