Bitter Kris Boyd takes aim at three Celtic players while crying about the Rangers drama.

Kris Boyd always moans during Celtics-Rangers games.

Boyd is accustomed to making excuses, given that Celtic have dominated Rangers for the majority of his career as a commentator.

Following Celtic’s extra-time victory over 10-man Rangers on Sunday at Hampden, the opposition’s reaction was predictable.

Along with the Rangers’ comical statement on Monday evening, Boyd discussed various calls made by on-field referee Nick Walsh during the game.

Kris Boyd discusses Auston Trusty’s challenge against Jack Butland.

Even the most diehard Celtic fan will agree that Auston Trusty, like Thelo Aasgaard in the first half, deserved to be sent off.

Boyd discussed the incident on the Warm Up podcast.

“The face area is totally different to everywhere else as well,” Boyd added. “I believe that must be taken into consideration.

“Punching someone in the arm won’t do much. However, if you get too close to his face, it could cause serious damage. I believe the face is completely different.

“There is no doubt that interaction occurred. Does he kick his head off? No. But does he contact him? Yes. Does he know what he’s doing? Yes. You can tell from his reaction.

“What’s this, over 70 games in Scotland since Celtic received a red card? Incredible, eh? “Over 70 games now, wow.”

Mulgrew: “Very fair team, Celtic.”

Boyd concurs: “Especially when you get away with foul after foul after foul after foul.”

And there is more from bitter Boyd.
However, Boyd’s animosity began to show when he claimed that Rangers’ penalty was legitimate and Anthony Ralston was properly punished.

Even though Steven Naismith disagreed, Boyd insisted that the correct decision was made, even criticizing Daizen Maeda and Ralston for their frequent fouls.

Of course, Boyd did not mention Derek Cornelius’ red card challenge in the first half, or Callum Osmand being shoved to the ground in extra time while the Rangers player was on a yellow card.

Or John Souttar’s constant fouls, or Mohamed Diomande making contact with Johnny Kenny while on the floor.

Naismith: “Rangers, penalty?”

Boyd says, “Yeah, penalty.”

Mulgrew says, “Not for me.”

Naismith elaborated: “I don’t think it’s a penalty either.”

Boyd: “I believe the laws of the game will tell you. If you put yourself at it, as he did.”

Mulgrew: “He had to throw himself at it because he had a minor altercation with a Rangers player.” Something throws him off balance, forcing him to jump. He tried to move his arm away. Because he is jumping, his arm is almost naturally in the downward position.

“But he has to bring them up because he knows that it’s a danger.”

Boyd: “I understand that it is tough. But, I believe, as soon as you immerse yourself into something, you run the danger. You must give Nick Walsh credit for that one; he saw it. He was able to get to the area right away. But to me, it’s a penalty kick. I then look, and I know some people believe it’s a yellow card; the regulations changed a few years ago.

“But the relentless fouling by Maeda and Tony Ralston throughout the game, and after they were booked, was remarkable. How they were both able to remain on the pitch for an extended period of time.

“But for me, Aasgaard’s red card. Trusty red card and penalty kick.”