Rangers captain James Tavernier took to Twitter after it was confirmed that the Light Blues had secured title number 55 to reflect on what has been a difficult journey for both him and the club over the past few years.
The Englishman moved to Glasgow when the Gers were still in the Championship and he has had to endure a number of setbacks during that period. The fullback admitted it has been tough at times but he is glad to have come through the other side:
Though times they have been hard. You have followed us near and far. We ran the race and we kept the faith….55 titles and still going strong!! ???? Champions!!! I love you all!!! ?? pic.twitter.com/mhdm8c3mZO
— James Tavernier (@James_Tavernier) March 7, 2021
Supporters have been critical of Tavernier in the past, but not this season, as the 29-year-old has led from the front with some excellent displays, and fans have been quick to praise him:
My Captain ? Now A Legend
— Gareth Nixon (@Tornadium1) March 7, 2021
You stuck with it Captain ???? watp
— Archie Campbell (@archiecampell87) March 7, 2021
?? deserve every plaudit you get what a man and our captain ??
— Gav Cool (@gav_cool) March 7, 2021
Where do you want your statue ?
— Calum Milligan (@Calum1872RFC) March 7, 2021
You’ve just made yourself a Rangers legend forever Captain?
— Sean?? (@Seanboy1872) March 7, 2021
Welcome to the Hall of Fame.
— Sexy Lexy (@TheKaiser1234) March 7, 2021
We love you Captain ? pic.twitter.com/Qx8LzH8bqx
— ? (@whipwhipflip) March 7, 2021
Absolutely legend skipper. What a man – what a player. Immortal legend now. Thank you ?⚪️?
— Mark (@intheshadows360) March 7, 2021
Tavernier’s 63 goals and 89 assists in 284 appearances are incredible figures for a right-back and he is rightly getting the plaudits he deserves for playing a key role in guiding Rangers back to the summit of Scottish football for the first time in ten years.