Boyd has European role - Gers

Sat, 19 Sep 13:21:26 2009

Ally McCoist insists Kris Boyd has a part to play in Rangers' Champions League campaign despite the striker once again missing out on the big stage.

Manager Walter Smith has repeatedly refused to pick Boyd in European games since returning to the Ibrox hotseat in January 2007. The latest snub arrived on Wednesday night as Rangers' top scorer sat on the bench while they opened their Champions League Group G account with a 1-1 draw at Stuttgart.

Asked if Boyd had a place in Smith's European XI, assistant manager McCoist said: "Of course he has, absolutely. Kris Boyd's got a place in our Rangers team. Anybody who scores goals like Kris Boyd can would feature in anybody's plans."

Boyd on Thursday reiterated his refusal to return to the Scotland fold while George Burley remained manager after quitting last year over a perceived lack of opportunities.

The striker is prepared to spend what could be another two years in international exile but he will not want to wait as long to be given a chance in the Champions League.

He is fighting a losing battle against Smith's preferred 4-5-1 system, in which Kenny Miller's pace makes him the ideal lone front-runner.

McCoist admits Smith will persevere with such a "defensive" formation while it continues to bring the kind of results that got Rangers to the UEFA Cup final two years ago.

"It may not be the most attacking team, but you pick the team to win a game and that's what you do," McCoist said looking ahead to the second group game against Sevilla.

"We'll do the exact same against the group favourites.

"It's all about picking that side you think can get you the three points. If we're going to get three points, we'll have to defend well against Sevilla."

 

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  1. post11::he should put his tounge right down his­ throat...

    From walt jabasco, on Wed 23 Sep 4:35AM

  2. Carrying the kit bags..cant even score against the­ little teams now!!!!!!!!

    From stub1, on Mon 21 Sep 10:13AM

  3. where are all th ugly b as tards tday..have le tedz­ slipped up again.. quality i say !

    From zzgus f, on Sat 19 Sep 4:34PM

  4. #6 heh heh... Panomime horse with "doofers",­ it must be a bluenose pantomime thing that. Is that­ what you are all doing when you 'do the bouncy'­ jiggling your "doofers"?

    From lysdexic, on Sat 19 Sep 4:14PM

  5. why does boyd not do the right thing and refuse to play­ for rangers while smith is the manager? money talks,­ that's why, i hope he never plays for Scotland­ again, ever.

    From inverkenny, on Sat 19 Sep 2:36PM

  6. BURLEY AND BOYD SHOULD KISS AND MAKE UP THE SCOTLAND­ TEAM NEED THE BEST PLAYERS ON THE PITCH IF WERE EVER­ GOING TO WIN ANYTHING

    From cunninghamk32, on Fri 18 Sep 11:39PM

  7. Duncan put yer caps off , Your making a fool of urself­ !!

    From aztectrooper35, on Fri 18 Sep 9:48PM

  8. Duncan put yer caps off , Your making a fool of urself­ !!

    From aztectrooper35, on Fri 18 Sep 9:47PM

  9. A wee test; I keep getting a blank screen!
    I'm­ trying to get back to you Duncan!

    From lysdexic, on Fri 18 Sep 9:33PM

  10. #4 the tea boy is a very important job!

    From lysdexic, on Fri 18 Sep 8:27PM

  11. I SEE LYXESDIC IS ON SLAGGING THE GERS AGAIN . YOU­ WOULD THINK HE WOULD BE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT HIS TEAMS­ PANTOMIME PERFORMANCE LAST NIGHT .WHO WAS IN THE HORSE­ ? I BET IT WAS BORUC IN FRONT AND CALDWELL REAR END AND­ WEE MCGEADY WAS THE "DOOFERS"

    From Duncan, on Fri 18 Sep 5:36PM

  12. I SEE MR. CONSTRUCTIVE (LYXESDIC)IS ON SLAGGING THE­ GERS AGAIN YOU WOULD THINK HE WOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT­ HIS OWN TEAM AFTER LAST NIGHTS PANTOMIME

    From Duncan, on Fri 18 Sep 5:26PM

  13. He is part of a team that is THE Scottish Champions.

    From css, on Fri 18 Sep 4:52PM

  14. #2 what did boyd score and I missed it? did he get a­ game for Shettleston Juniors or something to keep his­ hand in? BTW how sad are you, thumbing yourself up?

    From lysdexic, on Fri 18 Sep 12:53PM

  15. yes very good and what was the score last night you­ muppet

    From dsime487, on Fri 18 Sep 11:10AM

  16. He's the tea boy..d!

    From lysdexic, on Fri 18 Sep 10:54AM
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