James Tavernier admits there is a sense of ‘disappointment’ at Ibrox after Rangers wasted a two-goal lead as Motherwell came back to draw on Sunday, via quotes by the Daily Record.
First-half goals from Alfredo Morelos and Fashion Sakala two-minutes apart gifted Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side the advantage at the weekend. But the Well replied after the break, with Jordan Roberts slashing the deficit in Glasgow before Kaiyne Woolery hit an equaliser.
Sharing the points leaves Rangers second in the Premiership standings with a three-point deficit to Celtic. The Gers also have an inferior goal difference, having conceded more (24) than the Hoops (17). The Bhoys have also scored more (60 to 58) over the 28 games so far.
Motherwell coming from behind for a draw additionally means Rangers have only won two of their last six league games. They have drawn three and lost one. So, they will now visit St Johnstone on Wednesday night seeking a response while Celtic host St Mirren at Parkhead.
Tavernier admits Rangers ‘disappointment’ after wasting two-goal Motherwell lead
Tavernier admits there is a sense of ‘disappointment’ at Ibrox after Rangers wasted a two-goal lead against Motherwell. The Gers failing to see out their advantage or restore a lead frustrates the full-back, who feels Wednesday’s trip to St Johnstone is a big test.
“We always want to get three-points, both home and away,” Tavernier stated. “It’s just disappointing we are 2-0 up and comfortable, then in the second-half we concede those two goals and don’t see the game out, or put the ball in the back of the net.
“That’s our disappointment. We have been here before and we have to improve these situations and see out games. Wednesday is massive for us and we have just got to look back on what we can improve on after coming from a really good win during the week.”
Van Bronckhorst – like Tavernier – will want a response from Rangers to the Motherwell stalemate against St Johnstone. The Gers lost their spark in the second-half and rued the missed chances they enjoyed before the break after Celtic’s goalless draw at Hibernian.
Morelos came close to scoring after just 90-seconds when the Colombian star hit the bar. Liam Kelly also did well to deny Tavernier and John Lundstram as the Ibrox natives kept up the pressure. But chances were at a premium in what proved to be a costly second period.
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