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title: "Celtic fans on Twitter slam James Tavernier after SPFL tweet"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ally Darlow"
section: "SPFL News"
published: "2018-10-31T17:20:53Z"
modified: "2018-10-31T17:20:53Z"
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# Celtic fans on Twitter slam James Tavernier after SPFL tweet

**James Tavernier has been a huge player under Steven Gerrard so far this season. The English right-back has shown time and time again how big an influence he can be at both ends of the pitch, however, after a few loose performances he’s come under fire from the fans, and the SPFL’s tweet describing him as ‘The Blue Cafu’ has led to plenty of criticism from Celtic fans.**

> Happy 27th Birthday to [@James\_Tavernier](https://twitter.com/James_Tavernier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)!
>
> The ‘Blue Cafu’ has scored countless stunning goals whilst playing for [@RangersFC](https://twitter.com/RangersFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), but this Challenge Cup final volley may well be the best! [pic.twitter.com/rwl4hv6CjC](https://t.co/rwl4hv6CjC)
>
> — SPFL (@spfl) [31 October 2018](https://twitter.com/spfl/status/1057550241426214912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Celtic fans love having a good laugh at Rangers’ expense and this is no different. Whilst Tavernier is a good solid player at Ibrox, to compare him in anyway to Cafu is laughable. His goals and assists have helped Stevie G’s side greatly this season and so far he’s shown that he is captain material as a Ger, even after his Hampden park shocker. He wasn’t the only one to bottle the Scottish League Cup semi-final, though, no matter what Celtic fans tell you.

In 21 games for Rangers this season, Tavernier has managed to net himself eight goals and set up a further eight for teammates, a more than healthy return from right-back. The next step for the defender will be to be a bit more solid at the back and that is one thing that the Bhoys are picking up on as they tear into the Rangers man. If Tavernier can step up tonight with a goal and a clean sheet then he’ll shut the Hoops right up, but it’s all about performing and putting in a shift will do him wonders tonight.

You can read The Bhoys’ thoughts on Tavernier here:

https://twitter.com/Admiraltim02/status/1057570948940025856

> The blue Cafu
>
> — Mick Glasgow (@mick67x) [31 October 2018](https://twitter.com/mick67x/status/1057557764703248384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I’m sure Cafu could actually cross a ball without hitting the first defender every time though
>
> — GreigE (@greigewins1) [October 31, 2018](https://twitter.com/greigewins1/status/1057560682886037506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/sirfindo/status/1057594688658653187

> Hahaha he’s pish!
>
> — Kennedy (@fergusthebunnet) [31 October 2018](https://twitter.com/fergusthebunnet/status/1057579953359937537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> You are drunk- the Blue Cafu
>
> — John Staunton (@okbhoys) [31 October 2018](https://twitter.com/okbhoys/status/1057563198369513473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/pmorton1980/status/1057558705162633216

The Hoops love slating Rangers and giving it out to Tavernier will be very enjoyable for them.