It seems that the James Tavernier comments used by Scottish newspapers overnight have caused some concern inside Ibrox. Whether that was with the club or player is unclear.
Across the board the Ibrox skipper was quoted as warning Celtic that the ‘real Rangers’ will be turning up at the remaining derby fixtures starting off with the visit to Celtic Park on April 8.
Having gone down so meekly in the final of the Viaplay Cup last month it is a bit early to start shouting the odds about a game that won’t be played for three weeks.
Tavernier was speaking at Fir Park on Saturday with the daily papers given access to hold back for their Monday edition.
There isn’t much of a discrepancy between the comments used and the version put out by the Rangers Review which is part of the Newsquest Group that includes the Herald and Evening/Glasgow Times.
Rangers Review is very much on message with access to the main figures beind the scenes at Ibrox with the assurance that their targeted message is exactly what is published.
There’s been a bit of controversy about what James Tavernier said to the media about Celtic.
He was asked if the team had to improve in the upcoming semi-final.
Here’s his actual quote in full? pic.twitter.com/DLn8DK74gj
— The Rangers Review (@RangersReview55) March 20, 2023
Media happy to twist words for controversy and Rangers fans happy to jump on board and create further negativity. Same old story
— Benjamin Aran (@aran_benjamin_) March 20, 2023
A better reply for me would be that we will do our talking on the pitch and we are determined to deliver an improved performance.
— Graeme (@Spoon_68) March 20, 2023
Media will continue to twist his words because they know it gets Rangers fans attacking him
— MT (@Matt_2k8) March 20, 2023
Talks cheap. Performance and giving their all is all we ask
— Anthony Dean (@AnthonyD1982) March 20, 2023
James Tavernier warns Celtic they’ll see the real Rangers in next Old Firm derby https://t.co/wmugfX23c2
— Scottish Sun Sport (@scotsunsport) March 19, 2023
? James Tavernier: Celtic will ‘definitely’ see a different Rangers in Scottish Cup semi-final | @alibali76 https://t.co/c1hnMX8eBv
— Scotsman Sport (@ScotsmanSport) March 19, 2023
James Tavernier in Rangers vow ahead of Celtic showdowns as skipper insists ‘there’s way more to give’ https://t.co/DEAUHLPOGC pic.twitter.com/MHAF6rDM4A
— Daily Record Sport (@Record_Sport) March 19, 2023
Real Rangers is that the pre tribute, is that the team the arsehole never played in.
Well great, we should ram it up them with the pre liquidation real Rangers.
Fk them, fkn illiterate and dumb
The ‘real Rangers’ were liquidated in 2012.
Has someone not told him this is being played in April (but not on 1 April) and so it’s not a Halloween fixture, where the dead return from their graves? Might also be worth letting him know it’s a football match, not a fucking seance!