Rangers: James Tavernier confirms legendary status after ‘incredible’ feat v St Johnstone
Rangers have endured some very tough times in recent years, but their hard work has now resulted in the Ibrox club returning to the top of the pile.
A 3-0 win against St Johnstone on Sunday (18 February) means the Gers are now first place in the Scottish Premiership, two points ahead of fierce rivals Celtic.
And one key player in both the lengthy battle over the years and the win against the Saints is captain fantastic James Tavernier.
The right-back has stuck with the club through thick and thin, and proved his worth once more with a double in Perth on Sunday.
Both goals came late on from the penalty spot after recent recruit Mohamed Diomande fired in the opener.
It was a superb moment from the January arrival, but it is Tavernier who deserves most of the spotlight, with the defender now on 120 Rangers goals.
Rangers star Tavernier joins Ibrox greats
Remarkably, the captain now sits third place for goals scored for the Ibrox side this century, behind only Kris Boyd (138) and Alfredo Morelos (124), with Squawka [18 February] labelling the feat “incredible.”
Admittedly, a large portion of those goals have come from the penalty spot, but Tavernier still needing to dispatch those spot-kicks, with many being crucial strikes.
The full-back has also fired in a number of free-kicks over the years, as well as plenty of goals from open-play.
He has played a crucial role in getting Rangers back to their very best, although the hard work has only just begun, with Celtic certain to want their top spot back as soon as possible.
In other Rangers news, Hugh Keevins has been wowed by an “invaluable” Gers man after an “unfathomable” turn of events at Ibrox.
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