Kris Boyd has told The Scottish Sun that he would have taken Scotland boss Steve Clarke at Rangers ‘in a heartbeat’ as he continues to shine with the National Team – despite him being a boyhood Celtic fan.
Clarke, 60, is working wonders with the Scotland National side since taking over the role back in 2019. This European Championship qualifying campaign has exceeded expectation – with Scotland qualifying.
Approaching 50 games in charge, Clarke has won 24 of 49 games as Scotland boss. It comes after a superb stint as Kilmarnock manager – which saw him linked with a move to one of the Old Firm sides.
Rangers meanwhile, have replaced Michael Beale with the appointment of Philippe Clement. A Belgian boss that starred as Club Brugge boss, enjoying a solid-enough stint as gaffer at Ligue 1 side Monaco.
Back in 2018, The Sun said Clarke was a boyhood Celtic fan. Despite that, Boyd says he would have Clarke at his old side Rangers in a heartbeat – having worked under Clarke during his Kilmarnock stint.
“Back-to-back Euros is a terrific achievement. Unfortunately, the incredible feat won’t go unnoticed by clubs around Europe. There will be a sizeable queue of them tempting Clarke away with pots of gold.
“I was fortunate to work with Clarke. What he achieved on a tiny budget was unbelievable. I can’t speak highly enough of him. There were a few people him for Rangers. I’d have had him in a heartbeat.”
Kris Boyd would have taken Steve Clarke at Rangers in heartbeat
Clarke has proven during his four years as Scotland manager that he is an incredible manager but there is no chance he leaves his post right now – and even if he wanted to, Scotland would not allow a move.
Rangers have got themselves a very accomplished boss in the form of Clement. He knows what it takes to manage a side that is tasked with winning week in, week out. But Clarke would have been superb.