Kris Boyd will use the painful memory of last season to help drive Rangers on to clinch the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title.

The Ibrox side fell at the final hurdle this time last year when a crippling fixture list finally took its toll and they surrendered the championship to Celtic on the final day.

This time around, Boyd knows there can be no excuses, with a win against Dundee United at Tannadice enough to see Rangers crowned Scottish champions regardless of Celtic's result against Hearts.

Boyd told Rangers World: "When you look back at last year, a lot of people were tired. On Sunday, I don't think anybody will be tired.

"We will be ready to face Dundee United. Last year we were disappointed and hopefully we can use that anger and disappointment to get us over the line on Sunday."

"They (Rangers fans) are behind us most weeks anyway," he said. "The last few times at Ibrox it's been great with the atmosphere and hopefully they can help us on Sunday."