James Tavernier tipped to stay at Rangers after 'massive' twist - fans react

Rangers fans think James Tavernier is definitely staying at Ibrox beyond the 30 August transfer deadline after his latest interview. In an interview shared via... The post James Tavernier tipped to stay at Rangers after 'massive' twist - fans react appeared first on Football Insider.

Aug 3, 2024 - 07:00

James Tavernier tipped to stay at Rangers after 'massive' twist - fans react

Rangers fans think James Tavernier is definitely staying at Ibrox beyond the 30 August transfer deadline after his latest interview.

In an interview shared via the club’s social media channels, the right-back discussed pre-season and previewed the upcoming season despite the links with a move away.

Football Insider revealed on 19 July that Rangers were prepared to accept bids for Tavernier as well as the now-departed Connor Goldson in an attempt to raise funds.

However, no acceptable offer has been made and with the season set to begin on 3 August, he looks likely to start the season as Clement’s captain.

Fans were split over the development, with many continuing the criticism which has often been levelled at him since the end of last season.

James Tavernier tipped to stay at Rangers after ‘massive’ twist

With pressure mounting on Rangers to close the gap to Celtic after the disappointing ends to their SPFL and Scottish Cup campaigns, Tavernier has come under fire for his contribution.

The club captain’s performances dipped with those of his teammates, and he continues to bear the brunt of the criticism as a result.

Now, with it looking more likely that he will remain at Ibrox, fans are divided on whether to stick by Tavernier or to continue the close scrutiny of his displays.

Some fans decided supporting him would be the best thing to do while he remains at the club.

I guess that means he’s staying, rightly or wrongly depending on who you talk to. The fans are gonna have to get behind him and the rest of the team. Always expected he would stay this season and rathered it was him staying if we could only move on one of Tav/Goldson https://t.co/1Dd4H45vx5— Andrew (@Andrew_GWilson) August 1, 2024

Tav is clearly staying, so it's high time the boo boys gave it a rest and backed him like they have for season after season! https://t.co/DgWrkAWDht— Gregor (@gregor_milby) August 1, 2024

Massive boost to keep Tav. Let's get behind our captain and team ????⚪️????— Derek McMillan ???? (@deckermcm) August 1, 2024

I'm hugely critical of Tav, but we clearly don't have the money to replace him as it's needed elsewhere. So whilst he wears the Royal Blue, I'm going to support him. We need a very mobile CB to cover for his positional inability, impossible to discount his goals and assists tho.— ButlandsShinPad (@ButlandsShinPad) August 1, 2024

Others, however, continued the unrelenting criticism and hit out at the idea that he could continue as the captain for at least another year.

A tremendous servant to the club but his time was up, seems only the club and Tav are the only ones who don’t see it, which is another serious red flag!! https://t.co/Yi8OeTLfP3— JB (@JordanBrogan__) August 1, 2024

Another year of Captain Disappointed. Fuming ????— RoyalRanger (@royal99644) August 1, 2024

Guess we know who’s staying and starting and captain! That’s ruined my week— Glasgow Rangers Nation- Owen James (@OJGRN72) August 1, 2024

Im going to throw up , i cannot believe this loser is still at Ibrox , he will cost Clement his job , @CelticFC fans must dancing about the living knowing this fraud is staying— ???????? The Summer Of Discontent 2024 ???????? (@MeirsPorgan2024) August 1, 2024

Why tf are we tainting a new era with captain failure ffs ????

His head has clearly gone as well btw. Just bad man management at this stage.

If you’re reading Tav… either prove us all wrong or look elsewhere.— Jamie (@Userisjamie) August 1, 2024