Boyd launches Celtic bid; SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE.

KRIS BOYD insists his prolific scoring form is all down to his Rangers teammates after taking his tally for the season to 18.

The striker grabbed the only goal against Hibs on Saturday to move Rangers to within a point of Celtic, before the Hoops won yesterday.

The 25-year-old has hit the back of the net in the last six games but gives the credit to others including partner Kenny Miller.

"It's down to the amount of chances being created for me," Boyd said. "There are chances every week. They have helped me with the form I'm on.

"It's easy to get your confidence up when you're scoring goals and that's down to Kenny and the four midfielders.

"To have 18 goals is down to my team-mates. It's important to get a run going but as long as the chances are still there, that's the most important thing.

"That's been the case every week and fortunately enough in the last few weeks, I've been able to take them."

Boyd has not featured in the last five games against Celtic but hopes he has now done enough to convince Walter Smith to unleash him in Saturday's Old Firm derby at Ibrox.

"I'm a footballer and I want to play in every game," he added. "I'm no different from anyone else.

"The Celtic games are a bit special and I want to be part of that next week.

"I've got another goal so all I can do is wait to see if I'm in the team for next week. It's the gaffer's decision, there is nothing I can do about it. I've done my bit on the park."

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BLUE HEAVEN Boyd (l) and Miller celebrate the winner