Boyd boost for Old Firm clash

RANGERS manager Walter Smith yesterday spoke of his delight at having Kris Boyd available to face Celtic at the end of the month after fearing the striker had been ruled out of the crucial Old Firm derby.

Boyd netted his 21st goal of the season as the Scottish champions restored their 10-point lead at the summit of the SPL with a 3-0 win over Hibernian yesterday.

But a yellow card for the SPL’s all-time top goalscorer late in the first half was a cause for concern for the Rangers camp who thought the caution had sent Boyd crashing through the disciplinary points barrier.