Four players deserve to be considered for Scotland’s Player of the Year, according to Kris Boyd. The Rangers icon, though, is certain that there should only be one victor. According to Sky Sports analyst Boyd, the standout players in the Premiership this season are Hearts’ prolific goal scorer Lawrence Shankland, Celtics’ Matt O’Riley, and Rangers’ James Tavernier and Jack Butland. Nevertheless, following his most productive season to date, the former Arsenal striker thinks Ibrox captain Tavernier has been the best of the lot.
Tavernier, a right-back who can score goals with ease, has already this season scored 23 goals and provided 10 assists. The 32-year-old has propelled the Ibrox team back into the title chase after scoring the Viaplay Cup-winning goal against Aberdeen in December’s
During his nine years at Govan, Tavernier has watched Celtic win every trophy in Scotland. However, by the end of May, the Ibrox Hall of Famer may be leading Rangers to a Triple Crown as they aim for Premiership and Scottish Cup success. Boyd, though, is adamant that he should be named the best player in the nation even if he doesn’t win.
“James Tavernier is fighting to get his hands on the Premiership trophy,” he said to the Scottish Sun. But regardless of the outcome of the title fight, Scotland’s Player of the Year ought to go to the Rangers skipper. Four players stand out as front-runners for that award in my opinion: Tavernier, Jack Butland, Matt O’Riley of the Celtics, Lawrence Shankland of the Hearts, and his Rangers teammate.
Supporters, athletes, and supervisors will ardently advocate for each of them. However, when it comes to his reliability and value to the Rangers, Tav is superior to the others. It is impossible to undervalue his entire contribution to the team, season after season. He consistently puts on strong performances and contributes significant hits. His track record is amazing. Right-backs scoring 23 goals and counting in a season is unusual
There’s more to come from Tavernier, who recently smashed the all-time British scoring record for a defender. Another pivotal moment from him came last Sunday when he converted a penalty against Celtic. However, what really stands out are his goals scored in open play and his readiness to step up when the Rangers needed him. “Recall the St. Mirren match from October, when Rangers was without a manager. Although the visitors were in complete control and Paisley was a difficult venue—Saints had not lost there yet—Taverier’s two goals in a 3-0 victory helped to defuse the tension. It was him who came up with the winning goal against Aberdeen in December’s Viaplay Cup final.
The remarkable Rangers comeback led by Philippe Clement has also involved other players. However, Tavernier has been the main force behind their surprise Treble bid. Look, he is not perfect. I’ve talked about them enough, and it’s obvious that he could have defended himself more effectively at times. However, he has contributed to Rangers’ return to the championship battle and will be crucial to their success.
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