Boyd Demands New Deal for Tavernier After Queen’s Park Masterclass

Rangers legend Kris Boyd has delivered a “perfect verdict” on James Tavernier following the captain’s masterclass performance in the 8-0 demolition of Queen’s Park at Ibrox. Tavernier, who netted twice and provided a vital assist in the Scottish Cup rout, showed what Boyd describes as “elite quality” that remains indispensable to the squad.

​With the 34-year-old captain currently entering the final months of his contract and attracting interest from abroad, Boyd used his post-match platform to issue a direct ultimatum to the Ibrox hierarchy: review his contract immediately. Despite past criticisms from some sections of the support, Boyd insists that Tavernier’s hunger—exemplified by his relentless overlapping runs even while six goals up—proves he is far from finished.

​”You can’t replace that kind of output and leadership overnight,” Boyd argued. “What we saw today was a masterclass in professionalism. The club needs to stop looking elsewhere and tie him down to a long-term deal now. He is the heartbeat of this Rangers team.”

​As Tavernier continues to defy age with his goal-scoring record from right-back, the pressure is firmly on the board to secure the future of their “elite” skipper before he can enter pre-contract talks elsewhere.