This time last week James Tavernier was explaining why he was honoured and proud to be inducted into the ‘Rangers’ Hall of Fame alongside TUPE legends Steve Davis and Allan McGregor.
Today he was on more familiar ground as he explained away another trophy defeat with both Celtic goals coming from targeting the former Wigan Athletic journeyman.
Now into his eighth season at Ibrox Tav has two real winners medals to his name, only one of them picked up in front of supporters.
At the age of 31 it may be that time is running out on the Englishman even though he got another contract extension last year.
Kyogo Furuhashi, Joe Hart, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Carl Starfelt ave now surpassed Tav’s winners medal tally, by the end of this season Alistair Johnston and Aaron Mooy could also overtake the Hall of Famer.
James Tavernier – ‘It was an unacceptable performance’ #Rangers #RFC #RangersFC #RangersFamily https://t.co/tEggxh95px
— Rangers Fans (@RangersNewsOnly) February 26, 2023
First and foremost, I have to apologise to the fans. It was an unacceptable performance from ourselves. The first half wasn’t good enough and we know that. Also conceding before half time, you give yourself more to do.
Then we concede a second but got a goal, create another good chance but then wasted enough time in the game to react and that’s the most disappointing factor.
We know what to expect but as a team we have to show up on the day. I felt like we didn’t do that for large parts of the game. We all have to look in the mirror and be honest with each other.
James Tavernier is in their hall of fame ??pic.twitter.com/UGXNfuUoGB
— Graham McDermid (@GMcD85) February 26, 2023
I genuinely love seeing “Hall of Famer” James Tavernier with his hands on his heads after we’ve waltzed passed him again and put the ball in the net.#CelticFC #RANCEL #ViaplayCupFinal pic.twitter.com/dhoyirSHYX
— Frankity Frank (@gIaikit) February 26, 2023
??????Welcome to the Hall of Fame, @James_Tavernier. https://t.co/A2zGWxlPf1
— miguel (@MiguelMcarthy) February 26, 2023
Delighted for James Tavernier today as he witnessed Celtic winning yet another trophy today following his induction to the hall of fame the other night .
A true legned pic.twitter.com/O3UAnLwrzl— Highland__Paddy (@Highland__paddy) February 26, 2023
Superb victory today well deserved,now as for my followers on here I did get it wrong today with the ref and VAR, but I got it wrong for the right reasons.
You wait all day for a bus then three come along at once.