Overview
- Tavernier, who was left out of the Hibernian match on Wednesday, said he delayed an ankle injection to play and was later told he would be a substitute.
- Rohl said he excluded the captain because he was not 100 percent fit, adding there was no conflict and that he intended to give him minutes.
- Despite not being in the squad, Tavernier returned before kick-off to receive a presentation from club great John Greig and was visibly emotional.
- Rangers lost 2-1 to Hibs for a fourth straight defeat, which leaves them third in the Premiership and ends any late hope of reviving their title push.
- Reaction was swift, with pundit Chris Sutton criticizing Tavernier’s behavior, even as coverage noted his 11-year legacy with 565 appearances and 144 goals.