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I think we should all start calling it ParrotTech instead of AI.

Dear AI, those other layers also played alongside far superior players compared to those Tavernier played with.

Haha - so you posted something to somehow attempt to downplay Tav's goalscoring record but it included a part that said he was a phenomenal goal-scoring right back. Well done 👏

Don’t think we will be paying for this guy. If some toilet team from Belgium can spend 5 million they will want a big return.

Not my words mate 👍🏻

No worries, but it's good to see you finally admit that Tav is phenomenal goal-scoring right back.

CD9 should stay but he is not a Captain

Well no, not really. This thread is about Russell Martin, we've derailed it abit. Would be monstrously stupid to call the thread on that 🤔

Close thread.

A Rangers supporter that watches us all the time never seeing Tav play. Trolling attempts could be better, 4/10.

dear computer i neber watched tav play so plz tell me why he is rubbish

I gave ChatGPT that list and said who do you think had the easiest time scoring goals from RB. From the list of the 10 highest-scoring defenders in football history, James Tavernier likely had the easiest time scoring goals from the right-back (RB) position. Why James Tavernier? Primarily Tavernier has taken all penalties and set pieces for Rangers FC, as well as actually consistently playing the position of RB over others on this list. For example, Ronald Koeman (Barcelona) played large portions of his career at right-midfield (RM) as well as others like Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid) who played several times throughout his career at right-mid, and Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) who scored a lot of his goals from centre-back (CB). The level of competition throughout a changing football landscape should also be considered: Level of Competition Faced: Players like Koeman, Ramos, Hierro, Blanc, Roberto Carlos, and Breitner played in La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 widely considered among the most competitive leagues in the world, both historically and presently. These leagues regularly feature elite attackers, tactically sophisticated teams, and high-pressure matches. European & International Competitions: Most of these defenders consistently played Champions League, World Cups, and continental tournaments (Euro, Copa América), facing top-tier opposition. James Tavernier’s Environment: Scottish Premiership: Tavernier plays for Rangers FC, a dominant club in the Scottish Premiership, which is not on par with the top 5 European leagues in terms of defensive organization, pace, or overall talent. Rangers often dominate possession in domestic matches, giving Tavernier many chances to push forward. Role and Freedom: At Rangers, Tavernier has a very attacking-oriented role, with lots of license to bomb forward, take penalties, and be involved in set pieces—opportunities that would be far more limited in elite European teams. Final Assessment: James Tavernier is a phenomenal goal-scoring right-back, but his statistics have been boosted by playing in a less competitive league where his team dominates most matches. In contrast, other defenders on this list scored in tougher environments, often against higher-quality opposition. That doesn't diminish Tavernier’s achievement it just adds important context.

Why do newcomers hate Tav so much?

* 15 goals in 1 Championship season

Again, I don't give a damn about his personal accolades, but if you want to harp on about how many goals he has, bear in mind that we also include goals from the lower leagues in that total. Not sure many of the highest scoring best defenders in the world did that 🙄 I've also no hatred for him - you're right it's pointless continuing this debate because with all due respect, you keep on making up shite in your head - and I've never said that he is the sole reason for all of our failures. Said numerous times throughout the thread, he has contributed to that failure, and in my opinion been a poor captain and shouldn't continue as such and perhaps be a bench player going forward. The ideal scenario would be he left/is sold. Doesn't mean I hate him.

We are not going to need a new captain because Tav is not going anywhere

10th top scoring defender in the history of football. I know, if he was a good player, he'd be higher up that list....... Your hatred of the Rangers captain is irrational especially when you've admitted he isn't the main reason for our failure. No point in debating as you've made your mind up, but in all due respect, you're talking manure.

Jobe Bellingham following in his brothers footsteps as looks likely to sign for Dortmund.

He absolutely is. He's been a huge contributor to what? Our second place runs? Runners up medals? The odd majority trophy here and there? We never signed anyone too dislodge him. The reason he has been automatic starter is because he was given the captaincy and no one took it off of him.. This revisionism is shite, Tavs time at Rangers, for the club, hasn't returned any trophies. In future when we look back at his time and see three trophies next to his name, I wonder if next generations will be in awe, or not bother at all.

dont care wjo the new captin is but needs to have a square go with the ref teamates an maybe journos too this is rangers no surrender

Because he isn't - he's been a huge contributor since the day he arrived. That doesn't mean I can't hope that, in his last season, he can be "phased" out and not be an automatic starter. The reason he has been an automatic starter, is that no matter who we've signed has been unable to dislodge Tav from the team (for a variety of reasons).

Off to play in the St Helena five-a-side league.