History of Kris Boyd in Timeline

Kris Boyd is a renowned Scottish former professional footballer, now a prominent sports pundit. He holds the record for most goals scored in the Scottish Premiership, a testament to his prolific striking abilities. His career spanned various clubs, most notably Kilmarnock and Rangers, where he achieved significant success and earned numerous accolades. While his international career with Scotland was relatively short, he still made a mark. Boyd's transition to sports punditry has seen him become a respected voice in football analysis, known for his insightful commentary and strong opinions.

August 1983: Kris Boyd's Birth

Kris Boyd was born in August 1983.

August 1999: Boyd Signs Senior Contract

Kris Boyd signed a senior contract with Kilmarnock in August 1999, at the age of sixteen.

2000: Boyd's Kilmarnock Debut

Kris Boyd debuted for Kilmarnock on the last day of the 2000–01 season.

2002: Impressive Start to Season

Kris Boyd started the 2002–03 season in impressive form, winning the SPL Young Player of the Month award for August and Kilmarnock's Young Player of the Year award.

August 2003: Trial with Wolverhampton Wanderers

Kris Boyd had a trial with Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2003 after impressing with his form and goalscoring during prior seasons at Kilmarnock.

September 2004: Boyd Equals Scoring Record

In September 2004, Kris Boyd equalled a Scottish Premier League record by scoring all five of Kilmarnock's goals against Dundee United.

2005: Interest from Championship Sides

During 2005, Kris Boyd attracted interest from Championship sides Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday, but rejected their offers.

January 2006: Boyd Transfers to Rangers

In January 2006, Kris Boyd transferred to Rangers, where he became their top goalscorer in each of his seasons.

January 2006: Boyd's Rangers Debut

Kris Boyd made his Rangers debut in January 2006, scoring a hat-trick against Peterhead in the Scottish Cup.

January 2006: Boyd Officially Joins Rangers

Kris Boyd officially joined Rangers in January 2006 for a fee of around £500,000.

May 2006: Scotland Debut and Early International Goals

Kris Boyd debuted for the Scottish International team in May 2006, scoring two goals in a win against Bulgaria in the Kirin Cup and followed with crucial goals in the European Championship qualifiers.

2006: Boyd's Scotland Debut

Kris Boyd made his debut for the senior Scotland national team in 2006, and played U21 and B teams prior.

January 2007: Controversy with Paul Le Guen

After scoring a penalty in January 2007, Kris Boyd was involved in a controversy with manager Paul Le Guen which resulted in Barry Ferguson being stripped of captaincy.

May 2007: Boyd's 100th SPL Goal

In May 2007, Kris Boyd scored his 100th Scottish Premier League goal against Celtic.

September 2007: Boyd's 50th and 51st Goals for Rangers

Kris Boyd scored his 50th and 51st goals for Rangers in September 2007, becoming the second fastest Rangers player to reach that milestone.

March 2008: Boyd's First Trophy

Kris Boyd won his first career trophy in March 2008 when Rangers won the League Cup. He scored two goals and a penalty.

October 2008: Withdrawal from International Football

In October 2008, Kris Boyd announced his withdrawal from International duty under George Burley after being benched against Norway.

2008: Boyd's First SPL and Scottish Cup Titles

In the 2008-09 season, Kris Boyd won his first Scottish Premier League title and another Scottish Cup.

January 2009: Possible Move to Birmingham City

In January 2009, speculation arose about Kris Boyd moving to Birmingham City, but he ultimately stayed with Rangers.

November 2009: Sacking of George Burley

George Burley, the Scottish International manager, was sacked in November 2009.

December 2009: Return to International Football

Kris Boyd stated his willingness to return to international football in December 2009, following the appointment of Craig Levein.

December 2009: Boyd Breaks SPL Scoring Record

On December 30, 2009, Kris Boyd scored five goals against Dundee United, surpassing Henrik Larsson as the all-time leading scorer in the Scottish Premier League.

2009: Top Scorer and Awards

During the 2009-10 season, Kris Boyd was the top scorer for Rangers and the Scottish Premier League, winning the Sam English Bowl and the League Cup.

2009: Boyd's Contract End Date

Kris Boyd signed a contract with Rangers until the summer of 2009.

May 2010: Boyd's Departure from Rangers

In May 2010, Rangers announced that Boyd would be leaving the club after his contract expired.

May 2010: Boyd's 100th League Goal for Rangers

Kris Boyd scored his 100th league goal for Rangers in May 2010.

July 2010: Boyd Signs with Middlesbrough

Kris Boyd signed a two-year contract with Middlesbrough in July 2010.

August 2010: First Goal for Middlesbrough

Kris Boyd scored his first goal for Middlesbrough in August 2010 against Sheffield United.

September 2010: Euro 2012 Qualifier Appearance

Kris Boyd's last international appearance was in September 2010 in a Euro 2012 qualifier match against Liechtenstein.

October 2010: Strachan's Last Game

Kris Boyd scored in Gordon Strachan's final game as Middlesbrough manager in October 2010.

November 2010: Goal against Scunthorpe

Kris Boyd scored against Scunthorpe in November 2010.

2010: Loan Move to Nottingham Forest

In 2010, Kris Boyd moved to Nottingham Forest on loan from Middlesbrough, making his debut in a 2-1 loss to Sheffield United. He ultimately scored six goals in his ten appearances there.

February 2011: Boyd's 200th Club Career Goal

Kris Boyd scored his 200th club career goal in February 2011 against Scunthorpe.

March 2011: Boyd Joins Nottingham Forest on Loan

Kris Boyd joined Nottingham Forest on loan in March 2011.

July 2011: Signing with Eskişehirspor

In July 2011, Kris Boyd signed a three-year contract with the Turkish club Eskişehirspor.

December 2011: Contract Termination with Eskişehirspor

In December 2011, Kris Boyd's contract with Eskişehirspor was terminated after claiming lack of pay, having only played 76 league minutes.

2011: Boyd's Time in Turkey

Kris Boyd signed for Turkish club Eskişehirspor in 2011, but terminated his contract after five months.

January 2012: Signing with Portland Timbers

In January 2012, Kris Boyd signed with Portland Timbers, after initially declining an offer from the Houston Dynamo, becoming the Timbers' second Designated Player.

March 2012: First Goal and League Debut for Portland Timbers

In March 2012, Kris Boyd scored his first Portland Timbers goal in a pre-season game against AIK and eight days later scored in his league debut against the Philadelphia Union.

2012: Prolific Season at Kilmarnock

In 2012, Kris Boyd signed a short-term deal with Kilmarnock until the end of the 2012-2013 season, and was assigned the number 11 shirt.

2012: Euro 2012 Qualifiers

Kris Boyd's last international appearance was in a Euro 2012 qualifier in September 2010. He was later recalled in November 2013 but remained on the bench.

January 2013: Contract Termination with Portland Timbers

In January 2013, the Portland Timbers and Kris Boyd mutually agreed to terminate his contract.

February 2013: Return to Kilmarnock

In February 2013, Kris Boyd signed a short-term deal with Kilmarnock and was given the number eleven shirt. During the next season, he scored 22 goals.

November 2013: Scotland Squad Recall

In November 2013, Kris Boyd was recalled to the Scotland squad, but didn't play in the friendly against Norway.

2013: Trade of Draft Pick

In 2013, a first-round draft pick was traded by Portland for Boyd's rights after they outbid Houston who held Boyd's initial MLS rights.

June 2014: Signing with Rangers

In June 2014, Kris Boyd signed a one-year contract with Rangers.

August 2014: Rangers Debut and First Goals

In August 2014, Kris Boyd made his second debut for Rangers and scored a hat-trick against Clyde two weeks later, before his release at the end of the season.

June 2015: Return to Kilmarnock

Kris Boyd signed a three-year contract with Kilmarnock in June 2015.

January 2016: Fastest Goal in Scottish Premiership History

In January 2016, Kris Boyd scored the fastest goal in Scottish Premiership history (10 seconds) against Ross County.

August 2016: 100th Goal for Kilmarnock

In August 2016, Kris Boyd scored his 100th goal for Kilmarnock against Hamilton Academical.

2016: Establishment of the Kris Boyd Charity

In 2016, following the death of his younger brother, Kris Boyd established a charity to address mental health issues.

March 2017: 200th Top Flight League Goal

In March 2017, Kris Boyd scored his 200th top-flight league goal against Motherwell, only the 5th player post-war to do so.

December 2017: Goals against Rangers

In December 2017, Kris Boyd scored twice for Kilmarnock in a victory against his former club, Rangers.

2017: Potential International Recall

In 2017, there was speculation about recalling Kris Boyd to the national team, but he prioritized the development of younger players.

2017: Top Goalscorer and Player of the Year Nomination

In the 2017-2018 season, Kris Boyd became the Scottish Premiership top scorer (18 goals) and was nominated for the PFA and SWFA player of the year awards.

April 2019: 300th Career Goal and Joint-Second Top Scorer for Kilmarnock

In April 2019, Kris Boyd scored his 300th career goal and equalled the number of goals scored by Eddie Morrison making him Kilmarnock's joint-second top league scorer of all time.