“IT’S YOUR FIRST INTERVIEW WITH YOUR LOAN CLUB, AND ALL YOU TALK ABOUT IS RANGERS – PATHETIC” – Kris Boyd Tears Into Celtic’s New Loan Signing
Celtic’s latest loan arrival, Junior Adamu from Freiburg, expected his first media appearance in Glasgow to be about fresh beginnings, new ambitions, and settling into life at Celtic Park. Instead, it has spiraled into controversy after Rangers pundit Kris Boyd brutally criticised the striker for what he said during that interview.
Adamu, speaking shortly after completing his loan move, surprised many by bringing Rangers into the conversation unprompted. While expressing excitement about joining Celtic, the forward claimed he was ready to “make Rangers regret not signing him” and insisted he had something to prove in the Scottish game.
Those comments did not sit well across the city.
Kris Boyd, never one to shy away from strong opinions when it comes to the Old Firm rivalry, reacted sharply during a live segment, accusing the new Celtic man of completely misunderstanding the moment.
“It’s your first interview with your loan club and all you can talk about is Rangers? That tells you everything,” Boyd said. “You’ve not even kicked a ball yet and you’re already trying to play to the gallery. It’s pathetic.”
Boyd went further, questioning the mentality behind the statement and suggesting Adamu should have focused on earning respect on the pitch before dragging Rangers into his narrative.
“If you’re serious, you talk about Celtic, the fans, the manager, your goals. Not Rangers. That’s small-club mentality. Let your football do the talking.”
The clip quickly went viral, with fans from both sides weighing in. Some Celtic supporters felt Adamu was simply embracing the rivalry and trying to endear himself to the fanbase. Others admitted the comment may have been poorly timed for a player yet to make his debut.
Rangers fans, meanwhile, rallied behind Boyd’s remarks, mocking the striker for attempting to provoke before proving himself in Scottish football.
Adamu has not responded to the backlash, but what should have been a routine welcome interview has now placed him right at the centre of one of football’s fiercest rivalries before he has even worn the shirt in a competitive match.
For a player hoping to make an immediate impact, the pressure has just intensified — and all eyes will now be on how he responds where it truly matters: on the pitch.
