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Jack Butland sends a clear message to Rangers captain
James Tavernier, the captain and comrade at Ibrox, received a three-word message from Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland.
It follows the defender’s celebration of playing in his 300th league game for Rangers during Saturday’s 3 February victory against Livingston.
Both Tavernier and Butland played the entire 90 minutes in the 3-0 Scottish Premiership victory at Ibrox that moved the club to within three points of league leaders Celtic.
Taking to social media to celebrate the win and his personal milestone, Tavernier posted on Instagram: “3 points & 300 league games for this special club,” with Butland commenting: “Love it skip.”
Fantastic Rangers milestone
Tavernier really does deserve a lot of credit, with the defender sticking with Rangers through thick and thin. The right-back has witnessed many managers come and go at Ibrox, but he has always remained professional, with his attitude rewarded via the captain’s armband.
He is well-respected by his teammates, for his efforts both on and off the pitch, with Tavernier always ready to lead his beloved club.
It was fitting that Rangers clinched three points and also a clean sheet on his 300th league appearance, but perhaps the only thing missing was a Tavernier goal.
Often against the odds, the right-back has stepped up time and again to bail out his club when they needed him most, whether it be through a penalty or free-kick, or from open play.
Now that he has accomplished a fantastic milestone for the Scottish powerhouses, manager Philippe Clement and the Ibrox supporters are keen for that number to keep growing.
