James Tavernier exit: Ianis Hagi and Leon Balogun send damning messages after Rangers star reacts on Instagram

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 15 May 2026 10:30, UK James Tavernier spoke out on Thursday after a fall-out with Danny Rohl saw him miss out on playing for Rangers at Ibrox one final time. The right-back stormed out and withdrew from the matchday squad just hours before Wednesday’s defeat at home to Hibernian, as he reacted angrily to being told that he would not be starting the game.Tavernier was still present at Ibrox to receive an ovation during a presentation ahead of the game, but he missed out on the chance to lead the team out of the tunnel for one last time.

The saga surrounding the bust-up has split the Rangers fanbase in recent days, with some feeling that Rohl should’ve handled the situation better, and others questioning the captain’s reaction. VISIT THE RANGERS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES James Tavernier Instagram post draws floods of supportTavernier took to Instagram on Thursday, as he posted a lengthy statement which shared his side of the story from the last few days.

Tavernier concluded his prolonged message by saying: “I want to make it clear that no individual is ever bigger than this great football club.”His post has drawn swathes of reaction from Rangers players past and present since it was shared, and the reaction it has received from some former Ibrox heroes provides a damning look for Rohl. Hall of famer, legend, our skipper.”The inquest into who was truly at fault for the falling out is sure to continue in the coming days, but it is clear that many of Tavernier’s former teammates feel that he has been treated hugely unfairly.Danny Rohl may have just sealed his fate at RangersRohl’s position at Rangers has been under huge scrutiny of late, and this incident with Tavernier could undoubtedly pave the way for his departure in the coming months.