Furious Fans Demand Chris Sutton Be Banned From Sky Sports After Rangers Defeat

Rangers’ 2–1 defeat to Hibernian has sparked a furious reaction among supporters, with Chris Sutton reportedly at the centre of a growing backlash following comments made in the aftermath of the match.

The defeat was already a painful result for Rangers fans, but the reaction surrounding Sutton’s comments has added another layer of controversy. Supporters have taken issue with the tone of his assessment and have called for Sky Sports to take action against the former Celtic striker.

For many Rangers supporters, the timing of the comments made the situation even more frustrating. Losing 2–1 to Hibernian was a result that demanded serious analysis, but fans who were unhappy with Sutton’s remarks felt that the discussion went beyond normal football criticism.

Social media quickly became a battleground, with supporters expressing their anger and questioning whether Sutton should continue appearing on Sky Sports when discussing Rangers.

The reaction has also brought Kris Boyd into the spotlight. The former Rangers striker is known for his strong opinions when it comes to his former club, and his reported response to the controversy has attracted significant attention from football supporters.

Boyd’s involvement has helped turn what began as post-match analysis into a much bigger debate about punditry, criticism and the way Rangers are discussed in the media.

The central issue is not necessarily whether Rangers deserve criticism. A 2–1 defeat to Hibernian will naturally lead to questions about performance, tactics, individual displays and the team’s mentality. Rangers supporters understand that football pundits are expected to analyse matches honestly.

However, fans also expect that criticism to remain fair and focused on football.

That distinction appears to be at the heart of the anger directed towards Sutton.

The former striker has built a reputation for outspoken opinions, particularly when discussing Scottish football, and his willingness to make strong statements regularly generates debate. This latest controversy has once again placed him firmly in the spotlight.

For Rangers supporters, though, the priority remains the team’s response.

A disappointing defeat can quickly become even more damaging if it leads to a prolonged loss of confidence. Rangers will need to analyse what went wrong against Hibernian and find a way to respond in their next fixture.

Meanwhile, the debate surrounding Sutton and Boyd is likely to continue, particularly if their comments remain a major talking point among supporters.

Whether Sky Sports faces any pressure to respond remains to be seen. For now, the strongest reaction has come from fans themselves, many of whom believe Sutton crossed a line with his post-match comments.

What is certain is that Rangers’ 2–1 defeat to Hibernian has produced a controversy that extends far beyond the final whistle, with Sutton’s comments and Boyd’s reported response becoming the latest flashpoint in an increasingly heated Scottish football debate.