Kris Boyd on what happens after Rangers rows with Celtic hero Chris Sutton once Sky Sports cameras stop rolling
The pair have regularly sparred on air over the Glasgow giants - but things off screen appear to be very different
Kris Boyd insists that Celtic hero Chris Sutton knows how to exploit his "vulnerability" when the pair clash on Sky Sports.
But the Rangers fan favourite reckons he gives as good as he gets - with the duo remaining pals off screen despite the Glasgow divide separating their allegiances.
Last season the sparring between the two ranged from 'dead rubber' derby claims to promises of cuddles in car parks as temperatures boiled over in the Sky Sports studio.
But Boyd has revealed that the pair will often have a beer after the on-screen exchanges.
And he insists the back and forth only proves that the duo are not "bluffers" as they appear alongside James McFadden and host Eilidh Barbour for Scottish Premiership clashes.
He told the Sunday Post: "I believe there is a real good chemistry with everyone in the studio, up in the gantry and behind the scenes. Eilidh Barbour anchors it well.
" Chris Sutton is excellent at his job and isn't afraid to give his opinion. James McFadden is diligent, respected and likeable.
"Ian Crocker is one of the best in the business and has been leading Scottish football commentary for almost 30 years. Luke Shanley gets some great interviews.
"We all work really hard to do our jobs to the best of our ability. We are not bluffers. Nobody would last if they tried to cut corners.
"People might think it's easy but live television is far from a walk in the park.
"When managers aren't doing their jobs well enough you need to call them out and criticise. I know many of the guys but I will not try to cover up for them.
"That said, it's not easy to criticise. Some people just can't do it and I've seen pundits crumble when they are put on the spot and asked for an honest assessment of a player or manager.
"You also need to be ready to take on your fellow pundit. If any vulnerability is sensed, then it will be quickly pounced upon.
"I'll do it to Chris and he will do it to me. We have frank exchanges but we are always fine afterwards.
"We'll have a beer or two together. We get on well.*
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