- James Tavernier has set out his expectations for the Rangers fans
- The captain understands the players will need Rangers’ famous 12th man
- It’s imperative everyone is song for the club to title number 56
Captain James Tavernier has outlined exactly what he expects from the fans in the final league games of the season.
Tavernier has stressed the importance of the Gers fan base, whether that be at Ibrox or travelling the country.
The Gers need all the support they can get as they attempt to pip Hearts and Celtic to the Scottish Premiership title.
The captain is fully aware that he and the players need to give the fans something to shout about.’
But he insists, no matter what the situation, the players will need the fans’ full support’ in the final five games.
Winning title 56 will be historic, with Rangers having the chance to go above Celtic in the Premiership’s won category.
The Rangers faithful will play a huge part in ensuring the trophy comes home to Ibrox.
Tavernier insists, ‘They are our 12th man’
Tavernier was asked how important he thought the fans were going to be during the run-in.
He replied, “Extremely important. They are our 12th man, home and away.”
“I think it’s going to be important in certain situations in games; some things will be frustrating, but we will need calmness and full support.”
“If the boys are not at it, by all means you can vent your frustrations, but they will need calmness and some backing.”
“We need to give them something to shout about, so it’s on us more to give the fans a reason to get behind us.”
“The fans have seen the way we can win games.”
“Rangers fans just want to see three points on the board. They just care about winning.”
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The Gers have the best fans in football, and the 12th man could be the difference between a win and a draw.
The players are fully aware that it’s on them to turn the volume up in the crowd, but it’s imperative that everyone plays their part.
It doesn’t matter if the team wins 5-4 or 1-0; the captain is right, the fans only care about winning.
If the players continue to score as many goals as they have been, there will be plenty of noise heard from the stands.
The team has netted 14 goals in the last three games and seems to be hitting its stride at the right time.
However, one thing remains certain.
Tavernier and the players must win all five games to ensure they secure the Premiership trophy for the first time in five years.
