Kris Boyd rips into Rangers fc player who has been getting away with poor play – He lost his cool

# Kris Boyd’s Scathing Attack on Rangers Striker Danilo: “£5m? Wow!”

In the unforgiving world of Scottish football, few voices carry as much weight—or bite—as that of Kris Boyd. The former Rangers legend and Sky Sports pundit didn’t hold back during the half-time analysis of Rangers’ tense 2-2 draw against Aberdeen on April 13, unleashing a blistering critique of striker Danilo that echoed the frustrations of Ibrox faithful. With the Light Blues teetering in their Europa League campaign, Boyd’s words cut deep, highlighting a player who has become synonymous with squandered potential.

“Danilo, £5million? Wow,” Boyd exclaimed on Sky Sports Main Event, his tone dripping with disbelief as the Brazilian forward trudged off at Pittodrie, replaced by midfielder Mohamed Diomande after a woeful 45 minutes. Danilo, signed in a high-profile summer move from Feyenoord, registered zero shots on target, created just one chance, and failed to trouble the Aberdeen defense in any meaningful way. It was a stark encapsulation of his broader struggles—a drought stretching back to Rangers’ 3-0 Old Firm triumph over Celtic on January 2, where he last found the net.

Boyd’s ire wasn’t isolated to that Pittodrie debacle. Danilo’s form had nosedived over the preceding months, with just five goals and four assists in 18 Premiership appearances that season. Opportunities had been scarce under manager Philippe Clement, but when handed a rare start ahead of the crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao, Danilo flattered to deceive. “He’s had chances to prove himself, but it’s been one poor showing after another,” Boyd later elaborated in post-match punditry, pointing to a pattern of lethargy and poor decision-making that had plagued the 23-year-old across multiple fixtures.

The criticism stung amid Rangers’ inconsistent campaign, where attacking firepower has been as elusive as consistent results. Danilo’s hefty price tag amplifies the scrutiny; for a club chasing silverware, such underperformance feels like a betrayal. Boyd, who netted 222 goals during his Rangers tenure, knows the pressure all too well. “You can’t hide behind the badge,” he warned. “Step up or step aside.”

As Rangers navigate a turbulent 2025-26 season under new pressures, Danilo’s Ibrox future hangs in the balance. Will this wake-up call ignite a revival, or is Boyd’s verdict the prelude to an exit? For now, the striker’s silence on the pitch speaks volumes, leaving fans—and pundits like Boyd—demanding more.