Breaking News:Rangers boss Philippe Clement lauded for James Tavernier decision at Ibrox

September 24, 2024 philip FOOTBALL 0

Craig Moore has lauded Philippe Clement for his decision to substitute James Tavernier late on in the clash between Rangers and Dundee.

The Light Blues ran out 3-0 winners on Saturday (21 September) as they booked their place in the League Cup semi-finals thanks to a brace from Cyriel Dessers and a second-half penalty from the skipper.

Tavernier was replaced by Neraysho Kasanwirjo with just under 10 minutes to play in Glasgow before being given a standing ovation by the home crowd and Go Radio pundit Moore thinks it could re-energise the 32-year-old.

Speaking on The Go Radio Football Show (23 September, 18:00) he said: “I actually think it was a good move from the manager.

“I think there have been a lot of tough times that Tavernier has experienced as a captain and therefore he’s a player who takes the brunt of a lot of things.

“But it was a good performance, he got his penalty so he scored again and there was a moment there where the fans could show their appreciation towards him which I’m sure will give him some energy and a really good feeling.”

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Few Rangers players in recent memory have had to deal with more criticism than Tavernier, with the skipper tending to be the target of most fans’ frustration whenever the Light Blues drop points.

As the captain, there is an expectation that the right-back should lead from the front and set the standard and while he failed to do that in the Old Firm derby this season, he flexed his creative muscles against Dundee at Ibrox.

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Rangers manager Philippe Clement

Whether or not the reception from the fans inside the stadium will be enough to re-energise the Englishman as Moore has suggested, only time will tell but it would have surely been a welcome boost after a difficult few months.

Hopefully, Tavernier will pick up from where he left off in the Europa League clash with Malmo. The Gers will need their skipper to perform if they want to start their European campaign with a win.

In other Rangers news, Gordon Duncan has sarcastically called for the Gers’ cup clash with Motherwell to be moved from Hampden Park