Rangers head coach Danny Röhl defends his decision to leave outgoing captain James Tavernier out of the team’s line-up for the match at Ibrox against Hibernian. In coverage from multiple outlets, Röhl says he stands by the choice, describing it as a selection decision based on what he believes is best for Rangers rather than on granting Tavernier a final appearance. The decision is described as controversial, given that Tavernier is departing and was seeking a swansong start at Ibrox.
The match ended 2-1 in favour of Hibernian, with Rangers taking the lead in the first half but ultimately losing. Röhl’s comments focus on maintaining his authority over team selection and reiterating that he makes line-up decisions with the team’s performance in mind. Across the reports, the main points are consistent: Tavernier does not start, Röhl backs his call publicly, and the result is Rangers’ defeat at home.
