Rangers fans may have mixed emotions after the club’s 2-0 win over Motherwell on the weekend (BBC). Despite taking home all three points, the supporters will have a sour taste in their mouth after seeing star man Alfredo Morelos sent off for celebrating in front of the home support. Rightly or wrongly, his suspension will be a big loss for Rangers who have relied on him for goals so many times this season.
Captain James Tavernier shared this sentiment, praising the 23-year-old striker on Twitter after the match. He claimed that the Colombian had been carrying the team all season. Supporters, while big fans of Morelos, were quick to give Tavernier some of the credit as well. They appreciated the gesture from the captain, but believe he is just as important to the team as the forward.
solid again today Skipper
— Scott Cameron (@Cammy26_2) December 15, 2019
Well played today Captain
— Borna Bariši?’s Left Peg (@BornaPeg) December 15, 2019
Great game again captain put a wee arm around Alfredo from every rangers fan c’mon the rangers watp ?
— true blue 1970 (@wullielittle) December 15, 2019
Solid Tav lad
— Lewis (@FTBLLewis21) December 15, 2019
He’s great but so are you.
— thecontrarian (@Larousse1968) December 15, 2019
Do you think Tavernier is just as important as Morelos?
Yes
No
One fan told Tavernier that she hadn’t forgotten the Englishman’s commitment to the team back when they weren’t competing for the league.
You’re our captain tav & have had a tough time of late, but we can see your strength and determination coming through game by game we’re all behind you & the team you seem back to your old self, and i don’t forget how u carried the team through the tough years big love
— Marilynne (@mazza_rfc) December 15, 2019
What do we think?
It hasn’t been a perfect start to the season for Tavernier. The full-back has had his fair share of critics. But it is clear from these fans’ messages that the supporters are backing him to the hilt.