Rangers Debates 5

 

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26 Apr 2026 17:08:37
Disaster. Yet again we don't start playing until the 2nd half why is that happening so often if we played the way we did in 2nd half from the very start we would have gotten the points it shouldn't take 45 mins to get going and be up for it. Today could significantly cost us.

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26 Apr 2026 19:34:37
Poor prep or message from manager and coaches. Sorry, Danny, but you should be sorting this, and it's been the same for a while.

26 Apr 2026 17:06:16
Absolute shocking display from a team that's supposed to be going for the title πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§.

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26 Apr 2026 19:35:07
Don't worry, they've already had their holiday and didn't even need to earn it.

26 Apr 2026 17:00:29
Tav just lost us the league, I'm afraid. How many times over the years is he been posted missing? He's a right back that can't defend and never could! Great at going forward but that's not what he's there for. Thanks for everything, but bye-bye.

Agree1

26 Apr 2026 17:48:45
Nothing to do with the 2 first half goals then, when he wasn't on the pitch?

26 Apr 2026 19:36:29
Sorry, but Tav wasn't on the pitch. At 2 nil down, first half, and he was responsible for a lot of attacking play second half. Credit where it's due, blaming him is a cheap shot.

26 Apr 2026 15:55:54
Tthe partys over its time to call it a day, an absolute bunch of knobs

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26 Apr 2026 19:40:10
Look, I'm not f****** happy with what I saw today, but if you want to surrender the league at only 1 point behind Tims and 4 behind Hearts, with both to play, you should be supporting a different team.

I'd also like to call out all the people that left when Motherwell scored.

We are fighting for a league, and even a draw could be vital.

Having said that, players need to look at themselves too, as the backing from the fans at the beginning was amazing, but still no excuse to sack it at 1 goal down.

26 Apr 2026 15:53:05
Cowards and bottle merchants everyone of them!

Agree1

25 Apr 2026 22:06:14
Has Tav played a master stroke by announcing his leaving as we go into these pivotal last 5 games.

The timing of it all is standing out to me like he's done this to give the team an extra incentive and an extra boost in spirit and togetherness in order to get this title over the line.

Personally I do think that's why he's chose to do it now and not before the last game or in the summer or wait around and hope to get a contract offer.

It's great leadership from Tav imo and it will be a master stroke from him if we pull it off.

Agree1

25 Apr 2026 23:52:14
Depends if all the players like him. My understanding, not all do!

26 Apr 2026 00:02:36
If we win the league then it could be seen as that.
If not, it will be just another stick to beat him with.

26 Apr 2026 00:39:33
Horse, I understand from what EHL has said that some don't like him. However, from the outpouring of msgs from current and past staff I would have to disagree with that mate.

Obviously in a place of work we always don't get on with everyone, think people forget that when it comes to footballers.

What's your understanding of that exactly with Tav, mate?

26 Apr 2026 05:07:34
Think it could very well be Stevie, and you seen the support he got, mate, that counts more than hearsay for me.

26 Apr 2026 06:13:21
Absolutely does, Beale, the support was overwhelming. It wasn't just polite token gestures, it was enormous and genuine, live from everyone I saw from inside the club.

Now, I know EHL is not a liar, and I know there'll be an element of truth to what he's said, just through knowing him on here, but I didn't see it, and it doesn't seem that way to me.

I think maybe EHL's dislike for Tav is playing a part in his feelings here.

Let's hope Tav can get us a goal today, as I expect him to play.

26 Apr 2026 08:08:51
Stevie, this is the issue with social media, nuance gets lost, or ignored. I have never said Tav was universally disliked or even that he wasn't popular within the squad.

My point is about my leadership standards / expectations.

As a coach who works with youth and new signings, I didn't like how he treated a lot of players I worked with. I expected more from a captain in that regard.

We also have to be realistic: football is a small world, and much of what we see online is curated PR. Players know they're expected to post when a captain leaves, and they also know people are looking out for who doesn't post a response, just as much as they are looking for who has.



White Horse also isn't saying Tav is 'hated'; it's about the fact that he wasn't as universally loved as the 'official' narrative suggests.

We saw the same thing with Martin at the start of the season, plenty of public praise for his man management skills from players he's worked with. It's PR to ensure players have a good image within the game.

Lastly, my take isn't emotional; it's a professional critique of his leadership style, or lack of it.

26 Apr 2026 08:40:07
A very good accurate response, EHL.

26 Apr 2026 09:44:45
Just had my breakfast and tuned in to the debates page on what is a massive match day to see what's being discussed.
Apparently the Legend to be that is James Tavernier. 🀣🀣🀣🀣
Sorry, couldn't resist. I know it's not funny.


On another note, please accept my apologies that I picked up on your comment wrong yesterday, John.
Normally, I think carefully before pressing send, but yesterday, clearly, it was fastest fingers first. 🀣

26 Apr 2026 10:04:36
Not for me. Don't need the distraction. Most important things is next 5 games, not Tav leaving. Should have kept in indoors.

26 Apr 2026 12:41:01
It could, of course, also be about his own PR machine and putting his name out there so the football world knows he is available and looking for employment with a new club.

26 Apr 2026 12:44:56
Co2, no apology required at all.

26 Apr 2026 13:05:13
Ehl, no worries mate, I apologise if I have represented you wrong in my post, mate. It wasn't my intention, that's why I did write you're not a liar and so on.

Perhaos you're right with regards players pr etc, it does make sense tbf.



I'll never know one way or the other, mate, so was just going by what I see. Cheers for response, mate, as always very reasonable from you.

26 Apr 2026 13:14:25
No apologies needed, Stevie.

25 Apr 2026 20:34:42
Yes me πŸ˜€ love the site been on fire some years but don't post often β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™

Agree1

25 Apr 2026 22:15:52
Hope you're keeping well, Steely. And hopefully another five wins, mate.

 


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