As Sky Sports dedicated their coverage to Scottish football this season, one prominent figure was noticeably absent during Celtic’s celebratory moments after clinching the Premiership title. Kris Boyd, the former Rangers and Kilmarnock striker, who has been a key presence in the punditry team, was missing in action as Celtic players celebrated their third consecutive title win with a resounding 5-0 victory at Rugby Park.
While Brendan Rodgers’ team basked in their triumph on the pitch, joined by the Sky panel and fans for the celebrations, Boyd’s absence did not go unnoticed by viewers. Despite being part of the pre-match and halftime discussions in the gantry, Boyd remained in the studio during the post-match celebrations, seemingly engrossed in his phone rather than acknowledging Celtic’s victory.
Footage captured Boyd facing away from the action at his former home ground, drawing criticism from Celtic fans and viewers alike. They took jabs at the former Rangers star, questioning his ability to witness the celebration through his apparent sadness and even teasing him with remarks like “Don’t worry, be happy,” in reference to the post-match anthem sung on the Celtic Way.
Boyd later made an appearance on the pitch to share his insights about the game, but his absence during the initial moments of celebration left an impression on fans and pundits alike.
