Qudus SalihuKilmarnock captain Kyle Vassell has ignited a firestorm across Scottish football after an explosive appearance on live television that reportedly “disgraced” Rangers legend Kris Boyd just hours before the two sides are set to clash. The veteran striker, known for his physical presence on the pitch, showed no mercy off it, causing absolute carnage with a series of unfiltered comments that have left fans and pundits in shock. Appearing as a guest on a late-night sports preview show, Vassell was asked to comment on the recent criticisms aimed at Kilmarnock’s style of play by the prominent former Rangers captain and club icon. Rather than offering a diplomatic response, Vassell launched into a scathing rebuttal, questioning Boyd’s relevance in the modern game and accusing him of “lazy punditry” and “living in the past.”
Vassell did not hold back, targeting Boyd’s credibility by stating that while the pundit sits in a warm studio talking about “standards,” he has forgotten what it is like to be in the trenches. He went as far as to suggest that Boyd’s comments are a disgrace to the current players at Kilmarnock and that his opinion no longer carries weight within the dressing room. The exchange immediately went viral, with the social media sphere erupting in a mix of condemnation and praise for Vassell’s bluntness. The timing could not be worse for the pre-match optics, as Kilmarnock prepare to host the Ibrox side in a high-stakes Premiership encounter where every point is vital for the title race.
The fallout has been immediate, with Boyd reportedly fuming over the personal nature of the attack. Rangers manager Danny Röhl was asked about the comments during his final pre-match briefing but chose to stay out of the fray, stating his focus was entirely on the pitch. However, the “carnage” caused by Vassell has added a massive layer of needle to an already feisty fixture. With the Ibrox faithful expected to give the Kilmarnock skipper a hostile reception, the pressure is now on Vassell to back up his “disgraceful” TV performance with a result on the grass. One thing is certain: the fallout from this live TV outburst will be felt long after the full-time whistle blows at the Stadium of Light or Ibrox.
Mustapha Sheidu
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