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The atmosphere at Ibrox has shifted from celebration to toxicity following a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Hibernian—a result that has been completely overshadowed by the “disgraceful” treatment of club legend James Tavernier. What was supposed to be a poignant farewell for the long-serving captain turned into a public fallout between the defender and manager Danny Rohl, leaving the Rangers faithful in a state of open revolt.
A Captain Cast Aside
After 11 years of service, Tavernier’s Ibrox career reached a shocking nadir when he was sensationally dropped from the starting XI for his final home game. Reports of a significant “rammy” emerged as the captain discovered he would only be a substitute. Despite Rohl’s claims that he wanted to give Tavernier a “final whistle” moment from the bench, the defender—feeling disrespected after over 450 appearances—initially withdrew from the squad entirely.
The Rohl-Tavernier Rift
Rohl’s post-match comments did little to quell the anger. The German coach detailed a breakdown in communication regarding a scheduled medical injection, but fans have been quick to point the finger at Rohl’s rigid man-management. To many, benching the highest-scoring defender in British history for his own send-off was an ego-driven move that backfired spectacularly.
”Finally, he didn’t accept that he will not start and then he stayed away from the team. And this is the story,” Rohl remarked, a statement that has only further alienated a support base already reeling from four consecutive post-split losses.
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