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title: "“Led by example”,​ “Never a Rangers captain” Mixed reaction from fans on Tavernier’s performance"
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# “Led by example”,​ “Never a Rangers captain” Mixed reaction from fans on Tavernier’s performance

“You were so off the pace”, “What a captain” – Some Rangers fans are undecided about James Tavernier’s performance on Sunday against Kilmarnock.

Tavernier was[heavily involved](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49141676) in both Rangers’ goals – providing [the assist](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49141676) for Connor Goldson’s late winner, and also taking [the corner](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49141676) that ended with Scott Arfield stabbing home.

The 27-year-old has performed well in Europa League Qualifying – providing [three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-tavernier/profil/spieler/62094), and he has taken that form into the SPFL.

However, some of the Rangers fans were not impressed with their captain – and they want more from him in the upcoming matches.

Overall, though, it is a mixed reaction to Tavernier’s performance against Kilmarnock.

See the best of the reaction below.

> What a feeling 🇬🇧 [pic.twitter.com/doRJDw4t11](https://t.co/doRJDw4t11)
>
> — James Tavernier (@James\_Tavernier) [August 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/James_Tavernier/status/1158068285616852994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> You had a mare , never a Rangers captain . Truth hurts 😳
>
> — Geronimo (@ianmarshall71) [August 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/ianmarshall71/status/1158075071975612416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> U were so off the pace today it was unreal..u need to start living upto being a rangers captain. Wouldn't have seen gough or Ferguson with an attitude like that today
>
> — J SMit (@JohnSmi15462288) [August 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/JohnSmi15462288/status/1158110685341130752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

These Rangers fans clearly are annoyed at Tavernier – but it feels harsh considering he was directly involved in both of their goals. He was also [superb last season](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-tavernier/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/62094) and represented Rangers brilliantly.

https://twitter.com/nickyt3232/status/1158068899470073858

> The way you drove us forward and took responsibility in the final minutes was spectacular
>
> — Jordan Murray (@jmuzz8) [August 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/jmuzz8/status/1158083321966075905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> What a captain
>
> — aleck (@Aleckbenson72) [August 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/Aleckbenson72/status/1158103052290863104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> One of many a feeling this season Captain Tav 🔴⚪️🔵💙
>
> — 🇬🇧 Sandy RFC 🇬🇧 (@56incomingRFC) [August 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/56incomingRFC/status/1158068381553217538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/alanbrown84/status/1158101374745403392

On the other hand, these Gers fans praised their captain for a gutsy performance – despite Steven Gerrard’s side not performing at their best.