ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 http://www.sportinglife.com/football/cups/...ngers_Boyd.html Sorry If Repost : Kris Boyd has told boss Walter Smith he is the man who can fire Rangers to European glory against Panathinaikos this week. The striker bagged his 16th goal of the season from the penalty spot against Kilmarnock to help seal a 2-0 win and restore a four-point lead at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League on Sunday. Despite his goalscoring prowess, Boyd was left kicking his heels on the bench when Rangers were held to a drab goalless draw by the Greek side in the first leg of the UEFA Cup tie at Ibrox last week. Smith opted for a cautious approach to the game with Lee McCulloch deployed in the lone striker role in the absence of the suspended Jean-Claude Darcheville, but the Rangers boss knows he has to go for goals this time. Boyd has rarely had the opportunity to show what he can do on the big European nights but is hoping his efforts in the SPL have earned him his chance in Athens. "Hopefully I've done enough to start on Thursday," he said. "There was nothing I could do about it when the gaffer said he was playing it the way he did in the first leg at Ibrox. "I'll stand by him and get on with it because he's the man in charge and the man who makes the decisions. There's nothing I can do other than go out and show I'm good enough to be there when I do get on the park. "Obviously, there were chances in the game during the first leg so hopefully if I do get the chance on Thursday it'll be the same again and I can take one of them. "It's a team game, though, so whoever plays will hopefully get a goal that takes us through." Boyd has faced criticism for his lack of workrate in the past but showed signs he is working on his overall game at Rugby Park on Sunday. As well as his penalty, he played a part in Carlos Cuellar's opener and created a couple of excellent chances for Darcheville. Boyd added: "I was delighted to get the penalty and tuck it away. It's another good three points for the club but the game should probably have been over before then. "Personally, all I can do is continue to work away and see what happens. As long as I'm putting the ball in the net I'll be happy, although I obviously realise there are other aspects to my game I need to work on. "I feel I've been doing that and with that in mind I was happy with my performance. I created a couple of chances for Darche." Kilmarnock sit second bottom of the SPL following a run of poor form and know they face the possibility of being dragged into a relegation scrap with Gretna if results do not improve. "We've got to pick up points," admitted midfielder Gary Locke. "We've got everybody back now and it's time to push on. If we can perform like we did against Rangers, I'm pretty confident we will start winning games. "We have to look at Gretna because of the position we are in but this performance was a lot more encouraging and, if we can play like that between now and the end of the season, we will win more games than we lose." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Is it just me or is getting Boring......Every game the newspaper is reporting that Boyd hopes he's starting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I read this story from the BBC Rangers manager Walter Smith says he wants his side to be more ruthless in attack after the 2-0 win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. A Carlos Cuellar header and Kris Boyd penalty gave the Ibrox side all three points against a battling Kilmarnock. "The first half was quite tight and we were disappointed we didn't add to our lead," said Smith. "We need extra sharpness up front, and hopefully we can start to show more of a killer instinct in front of goal." and I could only think to myself that Boyd is the answer if he wants a killer instinct. We all know that this is what Boyds game is based upon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisVanDarche 23 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I hope and believe he will start Boyd. Can see him getting a goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ni 12 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 we have more chance of getting a goal with boyd up front than lee mcculloch up on his own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 I hope we win 1-0.. Boyd 65. and he Does a celebration which puts these words into most people heads. " GET THAT ROUND YAE WALTER SMITH " Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav3ric 13 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 After watching the 1st game Boyd really is the only choice, while we created chances they fell to someone who apart from one good season really has flattered to deceive, how Novo managed to get a new contract is beyond me, he is slower, positionally poor and runs about head down like a headless chicken, and worst of all is scred to go in for a 50/50. While i accept Boyd is a bit slow he posseses all the other qualities Novo doesnt. McCulloch should be out wide and either Burke or Naismith on the other wing, we need goals and guys on the pitch that can score or have the craft to supply!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy 68 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I hope we win 1-0.. Boyd 65. and he Does a celebration which puts these words into most people heads. " GET THAT ROUND YAE WALTER SMITH " Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 edit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshire-loyal 3 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 darch is suspended m8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 darch is suspended m8 ahhh forgot about that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skateollie84 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 darch is suspended m8 even if JCD was available hes just not gettin the goals we need. cousin is out of the picture. Naismith isnt making an impact at the moment and i think lee mcCulloch is a class player but hes is not suited as a lone striker. theres only 1 out and out striker who consistantly gets the goals when asked for and thats Boyd! the fact that the goals have been spread out amongst the whole team is showing that we need someone infront of goal who can do the bizz! Boyd is top goal scorer this season with 16 in all comps which is way out in front of cousin (9) and JCD (8). My point is Boyd has the killer instinct and is screamin out to show it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
demise 3,574 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Boyd and Cousin for Pana game sounds good to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_no1fan 13 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Idiot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Idiot something to say spit it out sunshine ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 "Hopefully I've done enough to start on Thursday" Is this guy for real ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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