Kris Boyd found himself defending his comments made after Aberdeen’s 6-0 loss at Celtic Park as tensions flared during a charged discussion ahead of the Pittodrie showdown.

Amidst an on-air confrontation in the Sky Sports studio, Boyd faced scrutiny alongside former Celtic striker Chris Sutton and ex-Aberdeen captain Joe Lewis. Presenter Eilidh Barbour probed Boyd about his prior remarks, triggering a heated exchange.

When asked to clarify his earlier statement, Boyd clarified, “A lot of people focused on what I didn’t say, rather than what I did say. Celtic were never mentioned. As usual, they’ve got to be involved in everything…”

Sutton interjected, challenging Boyd with data that contradicted his claims. Boyd persisted, emphasizing Aberdeen’s inconsistency against different opponents and defending his viewpoint.

Unfazed by excuses related to fixture congestion, Boyd stood firm: “I’m fed up being told that Aberdeen are a big club… If you want to play in Europe, you have to deal with those things.”

The discussion intensified as Lewis joined in, highlighting the differing atmospheres at Pittodrie for Rangers games and reflecting on the team’s inconsistent performances. Meanwhile, Boyd took a dig at Sutton, leading to a sharp exchange between the two pundits.

Amidst the intense debate, Lewis shed light on the disparity between their performances against various opponents, emphasizing Rangers’ struggles against Aberdeen.

As the conversation escalated, memories of past confrontations resurfaced, prompting a sardonic remark from Boyd and a fiery retort from Sutton, invoking his own ban history, capping off the charged exchange.