Talk:Kris Boyd

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This article is completely biased. In truth it has many interesting and factually accurate segments, but the overriding image created is almost that Kris Boyd wrote this himself. It should have been titled 'An Ode to Kris Boyd'. When referring to a goal which was 'harshly' ruled out for an infringement, it is hardly harshly done if an act of foul play was committed before the goal, that would make it 'fairly' ruled out. Kris Boyd is a talented young player, but this article oversteps the mark from Scottish premier to a player of the Galactica.

Regarding the disallowed goal against Dundee United, according to some observers, they believe the referee was incorrect to penalise Kilmarnock for a foul in the build up to the goal. See [1] for an example of the viewpoint that perhaps Boyd was unlucky to see a goal disallowed. Jack Parlabane 14:35, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

re: speculation should not interfere with fact.

[edit] lack of pace

Kris has a distinct lack of pace and is infrequently involved with the game, however has an uncanny ability to score many goals. This is a bit of a paradox and has been completely glossed over in this 'ode to kris'.

[edit] Early Career?

"Early Career" should be changed to "Kilmarnock Career" as that is what it was. He is a product of the Killie youth system (as is Steven Naismith) both of them came through at a time when the youth were allowed to train with the first team. The hallmarks of the strikers playing for Killie at that time are evident when watching both players. These strikers included: Paul Wright, Ally McCoist, Jerome Vareille and Cristophe Cocard. The outlay for such strikers may have nearly bankrupted Killie, but it ultimately resulted in the creation of both these top goalscorers. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.26.178.115 (talk) 10:31, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Statistically - he scored 68 goals for Killie in 120 starts and 50 substitute appearances. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.26.178.115 (talk) 10:34, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] SPL Goals for kilmarnock

How many goals has Boyd scored for killie. If he scored his hundredth SPL goal last season against celtic, that would make it 63. bu all the sources i have checked state 64 in 150 odd apps. does anyone know the exact number and give a reference? y8c (talk) 14:28, 26 November 2007 (UTC)