'Shameful' way to treat Tavernier - the fans' verdict
TL;DR
Fans express outrage over James Tavernier's exclusion from his final game at Ibrox, calling it a disgraceful treatment of a loyal captain. Many believe he deserved to play in a match with no stakes.
Key points
- James Tavernier withdrew from his final game at Ibrox
- Fans criticized the decision not to start him
- Tavernier has over 500 games for the club
[BBC]
We asked for your views on James Tavernier's chaotic Ibrox farewell after the departing captain withdrew from the squad for his final game at Ibrox on being informed he wasn't starting.
Here's what some of you said:
Phil: An absolute disgrace that a loyal club servant with over 500 games was not chosen to play in a dead rubber. Shocking defending in the last four games, we have gone backwards.
David: Very disappointing if Tavernier was available but not selected to start. Perhaps we need to add showing common decency by respecting a loyal club servant to the growing list of Danny Rohl's emerging limitations?
Mari: It was disgraceful to exclude Tav from his last Ibrox career match. The manager has not done himself any favours by making that decision. Shame on you Rohl.
Rab: Tav should have started, this is not the Rangers way of celebrating a long-serving player. I don't accept Rohl's explanation and for the first time in my 64 years of following Rangers I think the current manger should be replaced. He doesn't get the club or the support, I'm happy to be proven wrong.
Alex: No one will argue that Tav's time at Rangers was up, however, to treat him this way was absolutely shameful. He deserved so much better than this. Did Rangers not learn after the Lee Wallace debacle? Apparently not. Shame on Rangers, shame on Rohl. This proves Rohl is not Rangers class and should be moved on.
James: He should have started, simple. Rohl was out of order and disrespectful to Tav.
Liam: Rohl has now lost four games in a row, something that hasn't happened in 26 years. Russell Martin had better form through his whole time at Rangers than Danny has had, and that's bad. On top of that, he's now denied a club legend, player of 11 years AND a Rangers hall of famer a proper goodbye at Ibrox. Rohl should be sacked as soon as possible.
Wilma: Rohl should have started Tav to say goodbye to the fans. It is not Tav's fault we are in this position, it is the other players we have, they are not good enough to wear the blue jersey.
Q&A
Why did James Tavernier withdraw from his final game at Ibrox?
James Tavernier withdrew from the squad after being informed he would not be starting in his final game at Ibrox.
What are fans saying about Tavernier's farewell at Ibrox?
Fans have described Tavernier's farewell as disgraceful, emphasizing that a loyal player with over 500 games should have been allowed to play.
How many games has James Tavernier played for the club?
James Tavernier has played over 500 games for the club, highlighting his long-standing loyalty and service.