The Rangers forward, 25, has told George Burley he no longer wishes to be considered for selection during his tenure.

Boyd has been unhappy with his lack of involvement since Burley's appointment back in January, after playing just 28 minutes in the six games he has been at the helm.

Ninety minutes spent on the bench watching yesterday's goalless World Cup qualifier against Norway proved to be the final straw for the frustrated player.

But his decision has not gone down well with Scotland fans, who believe he has turned his back on his country.

"The players have put us through so much misery over the years, but following Scotland is a series of highs and lows," said Hamish Husband, spokesman for the West of Scotland Tartan Army.

"The Tartan Army always follows the team, and the players should show the same loyalty.

"I appreciate that Kris Boyd should have come on against Norway and that he would have scored the winner. But he has to suffer with the rest of us.

"He is one of the best strikers we have. But if you don't want to play for Scotland just leave - don't say it's because of George Burley; don't pretend you want to play and that you will play again in the future.

"We will have to wait and see whether Burley is the right man for the job, but whether he is upsetting players or not is not my concern.

"What I want to see is players who want to play for Scotland.

"Boyd is yesterday's man. We move on."

James McFadden started the game against Norway as a lone striker before Burley took the surprise decision to throw Steven Fletcher and debutant Chris Iwelumo into the action, leaving Boyd on the bench.

What followed was an horrendous miss in front of goal from Iwelumo, as Scotland were forced to settle for a stalemate which now leaves their qualification hopes in the balance.

"All Scotland wants is players who want to play for the jersey," added Husband.

"From what I've seen of Chris Iwelumo, he is not the best centre-forward in the world - and we all know Boyd would have scored if he had come on.

"But after Boyd's statement today, I would take Chris Iwelumo over Boyd any time.

"More than 50,000 people believed that Boyd would have scored the winner. But if he doesn't want to play for the jersey, then no one is interested in him any more."