You just Tav to hand it to the Ibrox skipper

AT the start of the season the question was could Rangers really keep going with James Tavernier in the team.

- BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT

Just eight weeks into the campaign, the same people are now asking - where exactly would they be without him?

Even yours truly has to hold their hands up here.

After the US takeover at Ibrox and appointment of Russell Martin as gaffer, it felt like a new dawn.

It was my opinion that, for the manager to properly overhaul the squad and change the culture at the club - the skipper had to be replaced.

That was no slight on Tavernier. I've gone on record to say he's one of Gers’ best-ever signings.

And it will only be when he does hang up his boots that supporters will truly appreciate what he's contributed on the pitch.

But as part of his revamp, Martin should have signed a new captain.

A new leader in the dressing room, to signify a change of direction.

That would have triggered seismic change, which most punters felt was needed.