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title: "Glasgow Rangers: Gerrard questions fans attitude towards Tavernier"
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published: "2020-09-09T18:30:13Z"
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# Glasgow Rangers: Gerrard questions fans attitude towards Tavernier

**Steven Gerrard has said that Glasgow Rangers captain James Tavernier needs to win a trophy to get the credit he deserves, whilst he has also questioned the Gers fans’ attitude towards the 28-year-old.**

Tavernier has been with the Gers for five years since joining from Wigan Athletic, and has been a fantastic servant for the club. In [249](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-tavernier/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/62094) games, he has 47 goals and 77 assists – two fantastic tallies when you consider he is a right-back. However, he has often come under [plenty of criticism](https://www.footballfancast.com/scottish-premier/rangers/james-tavernier-twitter-comments-reaction) from the supporters despite this.

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Speaking ahead of the Ibrox outfit’s match against Dundee United this weekend, Gerrard told Rangers TV ([via The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/18707219.steven-gerrard-reckons-james-tavernier-needs-silverware-success-earn-credit-deserves-rangers/)):

*“He is always available, he is very robust, and I think that goes to show that he is doing something right. To be available for every training session, every game, and to churn out the numbers from a physical point of view goes to show what type of player he is.*

*“I think Tav is someone that, when he goes through the gears, he is unstoppable. I think we have seen flashes of that so far this season and he is really close to being at his best.*

*“It is great for me to have him because I always know he is there for me. I don’t think he is your typical leader in terms of voice, but to have someone like Connor or Greegs behind him, I think they really compliment his leadership style.*

*“Tav is a huge player. He doesn’t get the credit he deserves, I don’t think, from our own supporters. I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves from outside.*

*“I think he needs to go and win something as a captain, as a leader, to really get the credit that he deserves. But to see him on a daily basis, I am certainly someone that really appreciates him for us.”*

It really is bizarre how [£4.5m-valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-tavernier/marktwertverlauf/spieler/62094) Tavernier – as per Transfermarkt – does not receive more credit. Yes, his defensive ability could perhaps be improved upon, and has been rightly [questioned](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5521194/rangers-tavernier-cant-defend-toffee-barton/#:~:text=LATE%20TACKLE-,Rangers%20captain%20Tavernier%20'can't%20defend%20for%20toffee'%2C,says%20ex%2Dteam%2Dmate%20Barton&text=JOEY%20Barton%20reckons%20the%20reason,'t%20defend%20for%20toffee%22.), but he has still been a reliable player for the 54-time Scottish champions – there is a reason he is the skipper, after all.

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He has made a promising start to the season – he has one goal and three assists in six games, and the Gers have [not yet conceded](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/scottish-premiership/table) a single goal in the Premiership. If he does manage to get his hands on a trophy this campaign, he will hopefully get the praise he deserves.

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