In a dramatic turn of events at Ibrox, Rangers captain James Tavernier will miss tonight's Scottish Premiership clash against Hibernian following a heated exchange with manager Danny Rohl. According to reports, the 34-year-old defender was expected to feature in what was anticipated to be his final home game of the season, allowing fans a chance to bid farewell to a club legend. However, Rohl's decision to drop Tavernier from the starting lineup sparked a confrontation that saw the full-back storm out of the stadium before kickoff.
Tavernier, who had already spoken with teammates during the prematch meeting, will not be present with his family for the match. A planned presentation by Rangers icon John Greig to honor the defender's contributions has also been scrapped. The incident comes just days after Tavernier was substituted during Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Celtic, a game where he had hoped to start but was left disappointed.
With only two games remaining in the season—tonight's home fixture and Saturday's away trip to Falkirk—questions are mounting over whether Tavernier has played his last match for the Light Blues. The Englishman has made 52 appearances across all competitions this term, and it's a bitter pill to swallow that his Rangers career may end without another league title. For a player who has been a pillar of consistency and leadership, this sudden exit is a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in football.
