Scottish football has been thrown into fresh controversy after Sky Sports suspended Celtic pundit Chris Sutton following what the broadcaster described as a “misleading and inappropriate” moment during a live broadcast.
The decision has sparked a heated reaction across the football community, especially after Rangers pundit Kris Boyd delivered a brutal response that has quickly gone viral.
The incident reportedly occurred during a Sky Sports discussion about recent controversies surrounding Celtic. Sutton, a well-known former Celtic striker and regular television analyst, made strong claims during the live segment while defending the club. However, according to reports, the broadcaster later determined that Sutton had misrepresented key facts during the discussion despite reportedly being aware of the full details behind the issue.
Sky Sports moved quickly after the broadcast, announcing that Sutton would be temporarily suspended from punditry duties while the situation is reviewed internally.
The suspension immediately triggered strong reactions across Scottish football media, but it was Rangers pundit Kris Boyd who delivered the most explosive response.
Speaking during a separate discussion, Boyd did not hold back in his criticism of both Sutton and the club he was defending.
“Celtic is a pathetic club to support if this is how things are handled,” Boyd said bluntly. “You go on national television, you know the truth, and you still choose to mislead people to defend the club. That’s not punditry — that’s propaganda.”
Boyd’s remarks stunned viewers and quickly spread across social media, with clips of the interview circulating widely among both Rangers and Celtic supporters.
The former Rangers striker went even further, suggesting that Sutton’s suspension was inevitable once the broadcaster reviewed the footage.
“If you’re going to speak on a platform like Sky Sports, you have a responsibility to tell the truth,” Boyd added. “You cannot go on air and spin things just because it suits your club.”
Celtic supporters have reacted angrily to Boyd’s comments, accusing him of exploiting the situation to attack their club. Others have defended Sutton, arguing that the discussion involved interpretation rather than deliberate misinformation.
Meanwhile, Sky Sports has not released full details about the internal review or the length of Sutton’s suspension, only confirming that the pundit will remain off air while the matter is investigated.
The controversy has once again intensified the already fierce rivalry between Celtic and Rangers, with the debate now extending beyond the pitch into television studios and social media.
For now, Sutton remains sidelined from his broadcasting role, while Boyd’s explosive comments continue to dominate headlines in Scottish football.