Rabiu AminuBoyd Blasts “Unacceptable” Rangers Performance: Calls for Immediate Action on Purdy, Stewart, and Thelwell
GLASGOW – Former Rangers striker and outspoken pundit Kris Boyd has not held back in his furious assessment of the club following their dismal 0-2 home defeat to Roma in the Europa League yesterday. Boyd, known for his passionate and often scathing critiques, singled out several key figures for their roles in the club’s perceived decline, explicitly calling for immediate dismissals.”
This isn’t good enough. It’s simply not good enough for Rangers Football Club,” Boyd fumed in his post-match analysis. “That performance against Roma was devoid of passion, devoid of quality, and frankly, devoid of any identity. It’s becoming a pattern, and frankly, some people need to take responsibility and be removed.
“Boyd’s crosshairs were firmly fixed on several individuals whom he believes are central to the club’s current predicament.”
Look at James Purdy, the Head of Recruitment. What exactly are we doing in the transfer market? We’re watching players come in who aren’t good enough, who don’t understand what it means to wear that badge. We’re consistently failing to bring in the quality needed to compete at this level, let alone dominate domestically. How many more windows do we give him before we admit it’s not working?
“His criticism then extended to Crichton Stewart, the club’s Head of Performance. “And Stewart? Where is the fitness? Where is the intensity? We look leggy, we look off the pace, especially in these big European games. Roma looked sharper, fitter, more organized. That comes down to the performance department. If players aren’t performing physically, questions need to be asked, and those questions lead directly to Stewart’s door.
“But perhaps Boyd’s most pointed remarks were reserved for John Thelwell, the Director of Football. “Ultimately, the buck stops higher up. John Thelwell was brought in to provide a strategic vision, to oversee the footballing department, to ensure we have the right people in the right places, from recruitment to performance, to the manager himself. What vision are we seeing? Another European exit, another flat performance. The structure isn’t working. The leadership isn’t delivering.
“Boyd concluded with a stark demand that will undoubtedly send shockwaves through Ibrox. “For me, this can’t continue. The fans deserve better. The history of this club demands better. I believe it’s time for immediate and decisive action. If we want to compete, if we want to get back to where we belong, then Purdy, Stewart, and Thelwell should all be dismissed. It’s a brutal reality, but sometimes you have to make tough decisions to stop the rot.”The former striker’s comments reflect a growing sentiment of unrest among a frustrated Rangers fanbase, who are desperate for answers and a reversal of fortunes as the season progresses. The calls for significant personnel changes are now louder than ever.
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