In a move that has left Rangers fans fuming, captain James Tavernier's Ibrox farewell turned chaotic after he withdrew from the squad for his final match at home—upon learning he wouldn't be starting. The decision by manager Danny Rohl has sparked outrage among supporters, who see it as a shameful end to a loyal club servant's tenure.
Phil didn't hold back, calling it "an absolute disgrace" that a player with over 500 games was benched for a dead rubber. "Shocking defending in the last four games," he added, "we have gone backwards."
David echoed the sentiment: "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 was direct: "It was disgraceful to exclude Tav from his last Ibrox career match. The manager has not done himself any favours. Shame on you, Rohl."
Rab, a fan for 64 years, said: "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, I think the current manager should be replaced. He doesn't get the club or the support."
Alex drew comparisons to past controversies: "No one will argue that Tav's time at Rangers was up, but to treat him this way was absolutely shameful. Did Rangers not learn after the Lee Wallace debacle? Apparently not. This proves Rohl is not Rangers class."
James was blunt: "He should have started, simple. Rohl was out of order and disrespectful."
Liam highlighted the broader context: "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. On top of that, he's denied a club legend, a player of 11 years and a Rangers Hall of Famer, a proper goodbye at Ibrox. Rohl should be sacked as soon as possible."
Wilma summed it up: "Rohl should have started Tav to say goodbye to the fans. It is not Tav's fault we are in this position. The other players are not good enough to wear the blue jersey."
As Rangers grapple with a four-game losing streak—a first in 26 years—the treatment of a loyal servant like James Tavernier has only deepened the divide between the manager and the support. For a club built on tradition and respect, this farewell feels like a missed opportunity to honor a player who gave his all for the badge.
