Rangers captain James Tavernier insists he nonetheless has “a lot to achieve” at Ibrox following a summer time of switch hypothesis.
The 32-year-old was needed by Trabzonspor, whereas additionally being linked to golf equipment in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, nevertheless, no supply arrived that met the Ibrox membership’s valuation for the right-back.
Talking to Sky Sports activities forward of Sunday’s Premiership match towards Hibernian – reside on Sky Sports activities from Ibrox – he mentioned: “There was all the time going to be reviews and hyperlinks. I’m in contract till the top of subsequent season.
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“Rangers have always given me that platform to play my football and the foundations to do something that a lot of people would love to do, so I’ve always got a great debt to pay, but it is football.
“If groups are available, they arrive in, however I’m totally centered on the job in hand and I do know I’ve nonetheless bought rather a lot to realize.”
‘Criticism motivates me to do higher’
Tavernier was criticised by followers at Ibrox after their 3-0 loss at Celtic Park
Tavernier – now in his tenth season at Ibrox – has received a Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and League Cup title, plus helped Rangers attain the Europa League remaining in 2022.
He has additionally scored 126 objectives and contributed 132 assists throughout his time in Glasgow, turning into the highest-scoring British defender of all time.
Nonetheless, he has confronted criticism since becoming a member of in 2015 – most not too long ago after Rangers’ 3-0 defeat at Celtic Park, as followers waited outdoors Ibrox for gamers to return so they may specific their frustration over performances and outcomes.
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A glance again at a few of Tavernier’s greatest Scottish Premiership objectives for Rangers
“It is part of the parcel with football,” Tavernier advised Sky Sports activities. “You see it up and down the country.
“As followers they need to show their frustration, you’ll be able to perceive the frustration that folks have and clearly, us as gamers are pissed off as properly.
“We never go out there wanting to lose a game, or even draw a game – especially playing for Rangers we always want to win. We will always give our 100 per cent effort to that cause.
“On sure days it will probably go too far however it’s one thing previously, it’s not one thing I dwell on. I all the time hold trying ahead and clearly, it motivates me extra to do higher.”
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