Rangers star James Tavernier destroyed by BBC pundit as 10-year comparison made

Rangers star James Tavernier was destroyed by BBC pundit as 10-year comparison made.

Rangers defender James Tavernier has come under fire from Scott Allan for failing to improve his positioning over the previous ten years

The BBC analyst told Clyde One Superscoreboard on October 4 that they knew Tavernier would leave space in behind, which meant it was the out ball when he was at Hibs, according to the Daily Record.

This follows the skipper of the Gers struggling in the team’s 4-1 loss to Lyon in the UEFA Europa League on October 3.

“That was our out ball when I was at Hibs even ten years ago,” Allan remarked. We knew Taverner wouldn’t be there, so when we had the ball, could we hit the space left behind? It remains unchanged to this day.

James Tavernier’s defensive frailties have been masked due to his Rangers goals record

Allan’s critique of Tavernier’s defensive positioning, highlighting the inconsistency for a decade as an exploitable weakness, underscores a stark revelation about the captain’s tactical development or lack thereof.

Because of his ability to score goals from set pieces and open play, the 32-year-old’s longevity and status at Ibrox are greatly enhanced. This is because he undoubtedly masks his defensive deficiencies.

Tavernier does appear to be nearing the end of his time at Ibrox, and if he hadn’t been such a prolific scorer, his job might have come under question much sooner, potentially damaging his regular starting status.

The 32-year-old’s goal-scoring prowess from set pieces and open play, which may conceal his defensive shortcomings, has played a major role in supporting his longevity and reputation at Ibrox.

Tavernier does appear to be nearing the end of his time at Ibrox, and if he hadn’t been such a prolific scorer, his job might have come under question much sooner, potentially damaging his regular starting status.