Chris Boyd has urged Rangers supporters not to lose faith after the club’s opening league draw, insisting there were far more positives on display than many fans seemed willing to acknowledge.
The former Rangers striker admitted that the 1-1 result was frustrating, but believes the performance itself showed signs that Derek McInnes is already beginning to shape a side capable of competing this season.
> “Rangers are up for the challenge,” Boyd said during his post-match analysis.
The Ibrox legend explained that while social media was dominated by criticism and disappointment, he saw encouraging details in Rangers’ overall approach that suggested better days are ahead.
> “I’m happy because most people didn’t notice what I noticed during the game. Everyone is talking about the scoreline, but football isn’t always about the final result. There were patterns, movement and moments that showed this team is starting to understand what the manager wants.”
Boyd highlighted Rangers’ response after falling behind as one of the biggest positives. Instead of panicking, the players continued to play with patience, eventually finding an equaliser before pushing for a winner.
According to Boyd, that mentality is something Rangers have lacked in recent campaigns.
He also praised several players for their work off the ball, saying many supporters only focus on goals and assists while ignoring the tactical discipline that often decides difficult away fixtures.
The pundit believes McInnes now has a solid platform to build from and warned against overreacting after just one league match.
> “Derek McInnes would need to listen to this as well. The performance gives him clues about what’s working and what still needs improving. Sometimes a draw teaches you more than an easy win.”
Boyd added that Rangers still need greater cutting edge in the final third, but stressed that those issues can be fixed with more time on the training ground.
He believes the squad already possesses enough quality to challenge for major honours if they continue developing in the same direction.
Supporters remain divided after the opening result. While some fear another inconsistent campaign, others agree with Boyd that there were enough encouraging signs to justify patience.
With tougher fixtures on the horizon, Rangers now have the chance to prove Boyd’s assessment right. A convincing performance in their next outing would quickly shift the mood around Ibrox and strengthen belief that McInnes’ methods are beginning to take hold.
For now, Boyd’s message is clear: don’t judge Rangers solely by the scoreline. Look deeper into the performance, and there are reasons to believe this team is ready to embrace the challenge ahead.
