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Boyd questions Rangers’ title credentials after Hearts draw

"If you're going to win a league, there has to be periods in games where you dominate that game... Rangers don't do that."

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Boyd questions Rangers’ title credentials after Hearts draw
Key Things to Know
  • Kris Boyd questioned Rangers' title credentials, arguing their disjointed performance against Hearts shows they fail to dominate matches.
  • Rangers salvaged a 2-2 draw against Hearts courtesy of an 89th-minute equalizer from Olwethu Makhanya.
  • Kevin Kelsy scored the opening goal for Rangers before Claudio Braga and Calvin Miller struck for Hearts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kris Boyd questioned Rangers' title credentials after Derek McInnes's side drew 2-2 against Hearts at Tynecastle. Kevin Kelsy opened the scoring for Rangers, but early second-half goals from Claudio Braga and Calvin Miller put Hearts ahead. Olwethu Makhanya rescued a point with an 89th-minute equalizer, halting Rangers' winning league streak at nine matches and leaving them four points behind leaders Celtic.

Boyd argued that Rangers stole a point and criticized their performance as disjointed, pointing out a failure to control periods of the match through sustained possession. He highlighted that despite having pace in the squad, Rangers appeared rushed against Hearts' pressing style and struggled defensively.

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