Qudus SalihuThe tension at Ibrox has reached a fever pitch following a sensational public fallout between club captain James Tavernier and legendary striker Kris Boyd. The feud ignited after Boyd, speaking in a scathing live interview, labeled the current Rangers setup a “shameless club” following a string of poor results and perceived lack of accountability. Boyd’s comments struck a chord with a frustrated fanbase, but they met a fierce response from the captain, who moved to “publicly destroy” the pundit’s narrative in a rare, high-stakes rebuttal.
Tavernier, who has often been the lightning rod for criticism during his decade-long stay in Glasgow, did not hold back. Addressing Boyd’s remarks, the skipper questioned the “legend” status of those who choose to kick the team while they are down rather than offering support. Tavernier reportedly suggested that it is easy to “shout from a studio” while the players are the ones putting their bodies on the line and navigating the immense pressure of the blue jersey. This direct confrontation has effectively drawn a line in the sand, forcing supporters to choose sides in an increasingly divided Ibrox community.
The reaction from the fans has been explosive, with many thrown into the mix as they weigh Boyd’s “shameless” tag against Tavernier’s defensive stance. While some sections of the support agree with Boyd—citing a lack of silverware and consistent leadership—others have rallied behind Tavernier, praising him for finally standing up to the relentless media scrutiny from former players.
This internal civil war comes at a critical juncture for the club. With the dressing room already under the microscope and the gap at the top of the table widening, the public war of words between a modern-day captain and a former goal-scoring hero has created a toxic atmosphere. Whether this confrontation serves as a wake-up call or the final nail in the coffin for the current leadership remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the relationship between the club’s past and its present has been permanently fractured.
Qudus Salihu
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