On Wednesday morning the Daily Mail carried a story that James Tavernier was carrying a mystery injury, the story was picked up by The Sun and others.
During an in-house media interview in which the Covidiot Five were named Gerrard claimed that it was FAKE NEWS in a tribute to former US President Donald Trump.
Tav, as he is affectionaly known, flew to Belgium and wore the armband of dignity as he led his side out to face Royal Antwerp- the disaster struck.
Fake News. pic.twitter.com/hrKKQFkUyR
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 17, 2021
21′ A pause in-play as James Tavernier is receiving treatment | 0-0
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 18, 2021
24′ SUB: Early change for Rangers as James Tavernier is unable to continue | 0-0
?? ON: Leon Balogun
?? OFF: James Tavernier— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 18, 2021
I want to cry you jinxed it with the fake news tweet
— Brodie Donald (@brodiedonald3) February 18, 2021
jinxed it yesteday
— scott mcaulay? (@scottmcaulay1) February 18, 2021
Fake news admin may have jinxed this one
— unz (@curt_unwin) February 18, 2021
Early in the match one of the Belgian’s fouled the Ibrox skipper who bravely shrugged it aside. In the 18th minute he pulled up after what looked like a clash of knees but after treatment he played on although soon afterwards he decided to sit down.
Treatment resumed, Tav returned, but after a short run and pass of the ball he was on the deck again with Leon Ballogun sent on as a substitute.
The usual deputy, Nathan Paterson was unavailable, sitting at home in self-isolation after his weekend exploits and Fixed Penalty.
?? well done Patterson hope you’re proud of yourself
— Daisy (@daisy_ht1) February 18, 2021
All the best Tav. Probably out for the rest of the season.
Paterson needs binned for good.— Rangers Banter (@foe_no) February 18, 2021
Pretty much. Couldve been worse but still not good news.
— David ?????????? (@DrMantisT1) February 18, 2021
Season ending injury that. Big miss for us ?
— Dov (@Dov1978) February 18, 2021
That’s heartbreaking man
— cammy (@cammyashwood_) February 18, 2021
Paterson better not put a rangers shirt back on hope your party was worth it ??
— William Johnstone (@William19555921) February 18, 2021