James Tavernier marks 10 years at Rangers—a remarkable milestone in a career that has spanned highs, lows, rebuilds, and silverware at Ibrox. Arriving in the summer of 2015 from Wigan Athletic, few could have imagined the impact he would make over a turbulent decade that saw Rangers go from Championship hopefuls to Premiership champions and regular European contenders.
Tavernier has experienced every emotional turn on the Rangers rollercoaster: the club’s return to the top flight, bitter cup disappointments, a historic invincible Premiership title under Steven Gerrard in 2021, and multiple European adventures, including the run to the Europa League final in 2022. Through it all, he has remained one of the club’s most consistent and committed figures.
The English right-back is now club captain, a role he’s embraced since 2018, becoming a driving force both on and off the pitch. His attacking output from full-back is almost unmatched—over 100 goals and countless assists, a staggering return for a defender.
Now under Russell Martin, Tavernier faces yet another clean slate. The arrival of a new manager often brings changes in leadership, tactics, and personnel, but Tavernier remains a constant—not just because of his contract, but because of his value to the dressing room and influence on the pitch.
Some fans have debated whether it’s time to move on, especially after recent inconsistencies in defence. However, his leadership, attacking threat, and
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