Throwback Rangers are joy to behold for Ibrox icon as old school Derek McInnes approach bears fruit

Kris Boyd praises Derek McInnes's old-school two-striker system at Rangers, with Kevin Kelsy and Ryan Naderi thriving in the partnership while injured captain Lawrence Shankland awaits his return.

Kris Boyd has backed Derek McInnes's decision to deploy two traditional centre-forwards for Rangers, with Kevin Kelsy and Ryan Naderi forming an effective partnership in the absence of injured captain Lawrence Shankland and long-term absentee Youssef Chermiti.

Naderi scored a penalty in Saturday's 2-0 win over St Mirren to reach nine goals for the season, while Kelsy, who arrived from MLS for £9m, has netted five in ten appearances. Boyd believes the pair are doing the business and notes that Shankland will face a battle to reclaim his place when he returns in early January.

Boyd praised McInnes's approach as refreshing in modern football, where the traditional number nine has become increasingly rare. He highlighted how the system demands more from midfielders and wingers, with players like Dan Neil and Nico Raskin required to work harder.

While Boyd would like to see more goals from Rangers' wide players, he views the current strike partnership as a positive problem for the club to have as they push for the title.