adminJames Tavernier could not believe what the fans were chanting after his goodbye message to Rangers fans
Tavernier Had to Double-Check with Teammate Because He Couldn’t Process What He Heard 😱
Rangers Fans Unleash New Chant Following Tavernier’s Emotional Farewell Message 😯
Well, that’s certainly one way to bid farewell to a club legend… 👀
Tears for Tavernier, Cheers for Celtic from Hibs Fans: Three Things You May Have Missed in Rangers vs Hibernian
James Tavernier was visibly emotional as Rangers suffered a 2-1 loss to Hibernian on Wednesday. The captain was preparing for his final appearance at Ibrox after revealing his 11-year spell at the club would conclude at season’s end.
That made his absence from the matchday squad all the more surprising, though a reported disagreement with manager Danny Rohl clarified the situation. According to sources, the English right-back pulled himself out of the team upon learning he’d be starting on the bench—though he later returned to wave goodbye to the Rangers faithful.
Rangers ended up drawing with Hibs in their second-last game of the season. Here’s what you might have overlooked in Govan.
James Tavernier Breaks Down During Ibrox Farewell
It’s a disappointing end to what has been a legendary stint for the defender. Exactly what transpired between him and Rohl remains unclear, but it prevented him from making his 566th appearance for the Light Blues.
That didn’t stop him from receiving an award for his service, however. Ibrox icon John Greig presented him with a silver trophy before the match against Hibs. The home crowd serenaded Tavernier, who was seen wiping tears from his eyes—an emotional moment that continued into the presentation, with Greig consoling him in a touching scene.
Hibernian Fans Celebrate Celtic Goal Against Motherwell
Limited attention on the Ibrox match was due to the ongoing title race between Hearts and Celtic ahead of their final-day showdown. With Hearts winning 2-0 at home to Falkirk, Martin O’Neill’s Celtic needed three points away to Motherwell to keep their Premiership hopes alive.
Motherwell took an early 1-0 lead, but Benjamin Nygren put Celtic 2-1 up with a fine finish just before the hour mark. That goal delighted Hibernian supporters—it dealt a blow to their nearest rivals while simultaneously stabbing at Rangers fans, as it kept their Old Firm rivals in the title hunt.
Liam Gordon nearly spoiled the party with an 85th-minute equalizer, but Kelechi Iheanacho struck deep into stoppage time. The title race now goes to the final day, giving Hibs fans something extra to celebrate alongside their own European qualification push.
Martin Boyle Mocks Rangers Captain Tavernier
The Tavernier saga didn’t go unnoticed by the visitors, even with kickoff fast approaching. Martin Boyle made his feelings clear when he opened the scoring with a stunning volley just five minutes in.
His goal was brilliant, but his celebration raised eyebrows. The 33-year-old mimicked Tavernier’s signature golf-swing celebration, aimed directly at the Copland Stand.
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