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Rangers fans shower praise on captain Tavernier after two-goal performance

Sam Preston
Sam Preston

It was something of a late, late show for Rangers as they were forced to wait for the goals in a 4-1 win over Hamilton on Sunday.

On the back of the international break, it looked like Steven Gerrard’s side were rusty as opposed to reinvigorated as a result of the time off.

Despite that, the Gers kept plugging away and secured an impressive 4-1 victory, thanks in no small part to two coolly taken penalties from skipper James Tavernier; after 84 and then 87 minutes when it looked like the game might have been headed for a draw.

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That kind of sloppiness and late action is not what Rangers need in a season where they will be hoping to play three times per week.

The return of Europa League action this Thursday provides a sharp reminder of the endurance that will be needed throughout the season.

The desire and perseverance shown to get the result will impress the fans and Steven Gerrard; taking the game right down to the last few minutes before getting the goals will not.

Amid all that, Tavernier was the subject of intense praise from the Rangers fans and we’ve collected some of the best reaction below…