Tom Lawrence sends emotional 21-word message to James Tavernier as Rangers exit confirmed
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Credit: Imago Thu 23 April 2026 7:00, UK Tom Lawrence is the latest former teammate to send a heartwarming message as James Tavernier prepares to leave Rangers.The 34-year-old right-back is finally set to bid farewell after 11 years at Ibrox, where he has made 562 appearances, scored 143 goals and grabbed another 148 assists during that time.Danny Rohl could be facing quite the squad rebuild this summer, and replacing one of the club’s most loyal servants will be a huge task, especially given his goal contributions and leadership from defence.Current and former teammates have streamed onto social media to wish the best to the veteran full-back, with Rangers now needing to replace Tavernier ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. 🔄 Rangers Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Ibrox boardroom. VISIT THE RANGERS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tom Lawrence shares the love ahead of Ibrox exitSteven Gerrard, John Lundstram and Cyriel Dessers have all replied to the star’s social media post, and now Lawrence, who spent three years at Ibrox, has joined in on his own account.The Welshman is currently playing for Perth Glory in the Australian A-League, where he already has five goals and two assists in 13 games, but took time to remember a key figure from his three seasons in Scotland.Taking to Instagram stories (22 April), Lawrence wrote: “Club legend.
Led by example in the tough times and the good, was a pleasure to share the pitch with you, @jamestavernier2.”Credit: InstagramLawrence is absolutely spot-on about the veteran defender, and despite criticism about his performances over the past two campaigns, he has continued to star at Ibrox through the good, the bad, and the ugly.Where could James Tavernier go after Rangers?Tavernier was in contract talks with Rangers, but the 34-year-old is now set to depart on a free transfer at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.Panithanaikos were one of the teams interested in his signature during the winter transfer window, and the Greek side could come back in for him now that he’ll be available for no transfer fee.The Saudi Pro League also seems like a viable option for the defender, who hasn’t yet hinted at completely finishing his career, but just bringing an end to his time at Ibrox.Although he has been much-loved in Scotland, he would not have been on a ridiculous wage like he could be in Saudi Arabia, and the defender is running out of time to earn a ludicrous payday. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Rangers Insider Access Get the full story from Ibrox and Auchenhowie with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Govan.