Scotland’s Shame- James Tavernier Penalty Statistics

James Tavernier scored two ordinary goals to go along with the customary Tavpen as Queens Park were beaten 8-0 in the Scottish Cup.

One of the ‘goals’ did belong to Queens ‘keeper Callum Ferrie who managed to punch the ball into his own net.

The latest goals sent the legacy media messengers deep into the stats to churn out another reason to celebrate the legendary Ibrox skipper.

TAVERNIER- RECORD BREAKER

Since formation in 2012 under Charles Green there has never been a shortage of attempts to make the Ibrox club relevant. Apparently among the big hitters in football.

Tavernier has scored more penalties that Zlatan Ibrahimovic! One of the most stories players of this century. A record breaker over two decades, a title winner in multiple countries, a seasoned international.

Tav ahead of Zlatan? Strangely the Daily Record and BBC Scotland have missed that open goal.

The current run of penalties is similar to the bounce that Phil Clement inherited in the winter of the 2023/24 season.

Suddenly it was Tavpen every game at a time when multiple excuses were put forward to excuse the handballs involving Conor Goldson.

SIMPLY THE BEST

Dominant Barcelona and Real Madrid teams never experienced runs like it.

Whether Crawford Allan or Willie Collum is in charge of refereeing the outcomes are the same.

During 10 seasons of misery in the Scottish top flight Tavpen has topped the list of penalty scorers every time.

With Collum and his bestie Gordon Duncan setting the agenda on refereeing issues the stage is set for more record breaking.

Of course no Scottish referees will be anywhere near the World Cup Finals this summer. Being a member of the Lanarkshire or Glasgow Refereeing Association isn’t recognised by FIFA.

Motherwell on Wednesday and Hearts on Sunday at Ibrox know what to expect.