Chris Sutton teases Kris Boyd fireworks as Celtic legend finds new Rangers TV sparring partner

Celtic legend Chris Sutton has promised some “good discussions” with former Rangers striker Kris Boyd after Sky Sports confirmed the ex Parkhead frontman will join their team for coverage of the Scottish Premiership next season.

The 50-year-old Record Sport columnist and Hoops hero enjoyed regularly heated debates and banter with Ibrox strike legend Ally McCoist on BT Sport but having now switched to their broadcast rivals, he will likely go head to head with Boyd on Old Firm days and other big Scottish football tasing points.

And following the announcement, Sutton said: “I can’t wait to join the Sky Sports team ahead of an exciting new cinch Premiership season. I’m sure Kris and I will have some good discussions throughout!” Boyd trolled Sutton on social media last season after Rangers secured Champions League group stage qualification. The Englishman had aimed a jibe at Gers following a 2-0 defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise in the first leg of their qualifier.

Sutton tweeted that it ‘wasn't a great night for the coefficient’ but after a fightback against the Belgians and subsequent win over PSV Eindhoven, Boyd took to Instagram to say ‘’When you know this is a good night for the coefficient’.

Sutton joins Sky Sports as a lead pundit alongside Boyd as well as Eilidh Barbour and Ian Crocker. Sky Sports’ Director of Football, Gary Hughes, added: “Chris is as sharp on the mic as he was in front of goal for Celtic. We look forward to him joining our coverage of the cinch Premiership, bringing his incredible experience and forthright opinions to our coverage.”

Sky Sports can show up to 48 Scottish Premiership matches next season and as part of a four-year extension to their deal which was signed last September can