Former Rangers and Kilmarnock striker Kris Boyd has announced his retirement from professional football.
Kilmarnock released a statement on Tuesday confirming that the 35-year-old has decided to call time on his 18-year career.
Boyd, who scored seven goals in 18 Scotland appearances, started his career at Rugby Park, making his debut against Celtic in 2001.
He joined Rangers in 2006 and went on to win two Scottish titles, two Scottish Cups and two League Cups, becoming the top goalscorer during the SPL era with 167 goals in the process.
Boyd moved to Middlesbrough in 2010 before spells with Nottingham Forest, Eskisehirspor and Portland Timbers preceded a return to Scotland with Kilmarnock in February 2013.
He re-joined Rangers for a second spell at Ibrox in June 2014 but left after one year for his third and final stint at Kilmarnock.
A Kilmarnock statement said: "The club can confirm that our club captain and legendary striker Kris Boyd has signalled his intention to retire from professional football.
"Kris will rightly be regarded as a Kilmarnock legend and everyone at the club wishes him all the very best in his future career. It may be a long time before we see his like again and Kris will always be welcomed back to Rugby Park with open arms. Thanks for everything Boydy."
He finished as the Scottish Premiership's top goalscorer in 2018 after hitting 18 goals under manager Steve Clarke. Boyd scored six goals in 25 appearances last term, with his final strike coming in Killie's 2-0 win over St Johnstone on April 6.
In total he scored 138 goals for Rangers as well as finding the net 136 times in over 300 appearances for Kilmarnock.
mcwill2018
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should have had more than 18 caps for Scotland, enjoy retirement boydy and thanks for all the goals scored for rangers and scotland, hope to see you in the dug out somewhere in the future.
Bacon-man
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Legend 🔥🔥
Ascis
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From a fan outside of the Old Firm Bubble, for what Kris lacked in football ability, he knew how to put the ball in the net. Something you either have or you don’t. You don’t score all they goals if your gash
iinsomnia
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Legend of the game. Can’t wait to see him on Match of the Day.
Keenlyroos
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He played his part well on his football carrier
herrlishr
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Happy retirement to my favourite ever Rangers player, and my hero, Kris Boyd👍🏻
Curry9
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Pie's everywhere are visibly panicked about what the future of their species holds. Fair play to Boydy, he was torture to watch at times but his predatory instinct in the box is probably second-to-none in the 21st century. Particularly remember him scoring a screamer against Motherwell in the run in to the 2008-09 title winning season. Some strike.
heresy
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👤 18-year career ⚽ 293 goals 🏆 6 trophies Kris Boyd has retired.
Mageecolun
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Very underrated player in the end. Ppl forget just how many goals he scored
playbra
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👤 306 appearances for Kilmarnock 👤 174 appearances for Rangers 🎓 18 appearances for Scotland 🏆 2 x SPL titles 🏆 2 x Scottish Cups 🏆 2 x Scottish League Cups ⚽️ The all-time top SPL goalscorer 🙌 Happy retirement, Kris Boyd.
oldesthle
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Imagine the size of him by the end of next season.
oldestwo
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The 35-year-old striker scored an impressive 293 goals over an 18-year career, playing in Scotland, England, Turkey and the United States.
July4
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Kris Boyd will be proud of his achievements
UARTsure
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Happy retirement Kris Boyd! You gave me more than a few reasons to celebrate throughout your career. Good luck with the next chapter 👊🏼⚽️ #Boydy
Teresalambert
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Kris Boyd's career in numbers: ⚽️ 3⃣0⃣0⃣ - goals for club and country (293 club, 7 🏴) ⚽️ 2⃣2⃣2⃣ - record goalscorer in SPL/SP era ⚽️ 5⃣ - SPL/SP season top scorer awards ⚽️ 2⃣ - five-goal games (both v Dundee Utd) ⚽️ 2⃣ - goals on international debut (v Bulgaria, May 2006)
eventual
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Glad to hear he's retired from broadcasting and will put 100% into his football career.
Harrington
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Can't help but get all nostalgic. Some of my earliest memories were of going to Rugby Park with my dad the early 2000s and watching Boydy, Invincible, etc. End of an era...
wikipedia
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He’s set to take up sumo wrestling - Aberdeen Da