Rangers endured a disappointing afternoon at New Douglas Park
James Tavernier may have been a standout player in this impressive season for Rangers, but he was at fault for the goal that cost his side two points on Sunday afternoon.
That’s the view of Kris Boyd, who watched his former side turn in an underwhelming performance.
The league leaders were held to a 1-1 draw by Hamilton Accies at New Douglas Park, with an Allan McGregor own goal in the dying seconds of injury time meaning Steven Gerrard’s side dropped points for only the fourth time this season.
McGregor had made a series of saves during the game, and Brian Rice’s men would have felt hard done by had they lost the match.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Boyd pinpointed Tavernier’s role in the late equaliser, while also questioning Borna Barisic’s concentration in the build-up.
He said: “He (McGregor) will be really, really frustrated because he’s done his job today.
“He’s done enough to make sure Rangers win that game after they get ahead.
“That mistake at the end comes from James Tavernier not putting pressure on the ball, able to shape the ball down the line to get runners beyond and once it comes in the box you’ve got to pick up the man.
“They actually get a second chance (to clear). Bruce Anderson wins the first header, then you’ve got another chance to react and clear it.
“Borna Barisic is sleeping and Callachan is able to get it back across goal and it hits off McGregor for an own goal.”
The draw takes Rangers 21 points ahead of Celtic in the title race, with Neil Lennon’s side having beaten Motherwell 2-1 on Saturday.
They are next in action on Saturday when Kilmarnock are the visitors to Ibrox.
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