Kris Boyd Labels Rangers Star an ‘Absolute Failure’ Amid Shocking Motherwell Display in Title Push

In the heat of the Scottish Premiership title race, Rangers’ hopes of closing the gap suffered a blow with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Motherwell at Fir Park. The result left the Ibrox side ruing missed opportunities, and former Rangers striker Kris Boyd did not hold back in his assessment of summer signing Youssef Chermiti, branding the Portuguese forward’s performance an “absolute failure.

“Chermiti, who joined from Everton for £8 million, started the crucial fixture ahead of other options as manager Danny Rohl sought a breakthrough in attack. Nicolas Raskin gave Rangers an early lead, but despite Motherwell playing with 10 men for much of the game, the visitors failed to capitalize. Chermiti was at the center of controversy when he went down under a challenge from Elliott Watt in the box, appealing for a penalty that never came. Ex-FIFA referee Mark Clattenburg later argued the contact was insufficient.More damningly, Chermiti squandered golden chances. He was denied twice by Motherwell goalkeeper Calum Ward in one sequence and failed to convert other opportunities that could have sealed the win. A late equalizer from Celtic loanee Stephen Welsh compounded the frustration, denying Rangers vital points in their pursuit of the title.

Boyd, a prolific former Rangers goalscorer with 129 goals for the club, was scathing in his post-match analysis. He described Chermiti’s showing as shocking and an “absolute failure,” highlighting the striker’s inability to influence the game decisively despite the numerical advantage. Boyd pointed to ongoing struggles in front of goal, noting Chermiti’s low return since arriving and questioning whether the big-money recruit can deliver under pressure in key matches.

The criticism comes amid broader scrutiny of Rangers’ attacking output this season. While Chermiti has shown flashes—including improved displays in prior games against Motherwell and others—Boyd believes the performance against Motherwell exposed persistent issues that could derail the title challenge. As the run-in intensifies, all eyes are on whether Chermiti can silence his doubters or if Boyd’s harsh verdict proves prophetic.