Kris Boyd has a long history with the Rangers and it would be safe to say that Celtic fans are not too fond of him. But in recent weeks and months, having seen the club fail to deliver once again, the Ibrox hero seems to have adjusted his tune a little bit and has been giving the supporters of his former team some much-needed reality checks.
It appears that the Rangers are on the verge of an American takeover involving 49ers Enterprises and Andrew Cavenagh. But if anybody is thinking that the arrival of new investors will magically turn around the club's fortunes, they might be mistaken.
There is a narrative that Celtic are the most successful team in Scotland because they spend the most money. But in truth, the Rangers' spending has not been far behind.
What has let them down though is their recruitment. As reported by 67 Hail Hail, Boyd said regarding the matter:
"People go on about ‘Celtic’s spending power’. Celtic have spent the money that other clubs have given them to buy their players.
“Bajrami has come in here for £3.5 million – the recruitment has been really, really bad, but they have spent money."
Kris Boyd shuts down Celtic narrative, gives Rangers fans reality check
That is one thing that a lot of people end up overlooking. The money that Celtic spend has been earned through smart transfers. Just look at how things worked out with the likes of Matt O'Riley, Jota, Kris Ajer, Odsonne Edouard and more.
They were brought in for relatively low transfer fees and left for significantly higher figures. That is the type of recruitment that has been missing at Ibrox. Rarely have they been successful in pulling off such deals.
Also, it is a myth that the Rangers have not been spending money on their squad. They have been, perhaps more than they should, as the club have consistently posted major losses.
Even when the new owners arrive, they will have to work under FSR. As a result, turning things around won't be as simple as spending more money.