“This is totally wrong” Pundit bitterly slams Rangers approach to Celtic defea… A HUGE disrespect.
Former Hibs striker Tam McManus reacted on X (formerly Twitter) on September 1 after a video clip surfaced showing Rangers captain James Tavernier being shouted at by a fan as he left Ibrox with his teammates. This incident occurred following the team’s 3-0 loss to Celtic at Parkhead.
The defeat, with goals from Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi, and Callum McGregor, left Philippe Clement’s side trailing Celtic by five points in the league, and one frustrated supporter directed his anger directly at Tavernier.
McManus condemned the behavior, stating, “This is totally wrong. Absolutely unacceptable to abuse people like this.”
Tam McManus Criticizes Video of Rangers Incident Outside Ibrox
The strong emotions among Rangers fans after another disappointing derby defeat are understandable, but public abuse of players is unacceptable and unlikely to lead to any positive outcomes.
There had been reports that a Turkish club had made an improved offer for Tavernier after their initial bid was rejected [Rangers Review, 23 July], but the move never materialized. In hindsight, some might argue it would have been better if the transfer had gone through.
Tavernier’s defensive shortcomings are well-known, and his usual attacking contributions have not been enough to offset them. As the captain of a struggling team, he has become a focal point for criticism.
However, it’s important to note that Tavernier is not responsible for the club’s financial mismanagement in recent years, and he is not the only player underperforming.
The situation at Rangers has already taken an ugly turn in what could soon be considered a lost season. Fans may have to endure more disappointment in the coming months, as the anticipated summer overhaul was only partially completed.