Rangers Collapse Deepens as Hibernian Stun Ibrox in Tavernier Farewell Chaos
The pressure around Rangers has now reached a boiling point after another painful defeat at Ibrox and this one carried far more emotion than just the result on the scoreboard. Hibernian walked away with a dramatic 2-1 victory, handing Rangers a fourth straight loss and turning what was expected to be a tribute night for captain James Tavernier into a deeply uncomfortable evening for everyone connected to the club.
The biggest talking point came even before kickoff. Tavernier, who has spent more than a decade at Rangers and is preparing to leave this summer, reportedly withdrew from the squad after learning he would not start in what many believed would be his final appearance at Ibrox. In the end, he still arrived at the stadium and received an emotional presentation from club legend John Greig, but the atmosphere around the occasion had already changed completely.
And once the match began, the tension inside the stadium only grew stronger.
Hibernian struck early through Martin Boyle, silencing the home crowd within minutes. Rangers pushed hard to respond, creating chance after chance, but Hibs goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger produced a series of crucial saves that kept the visitors ahead for most of the first half.
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Then came a moment of real quality from Thelo Aasgaard. His stunning free-kick just before halftime briefly lifted the mood inside Ibrox and gave Rangers hope that they could avoid another collapse. But despite dominating possession and creating opportunities, Rangers once again failed to control the decisive moments of the match.
Late in the game, Tottenham loanee Dane Scarlett bundled home the winning goal and the reaction inside the stadium said everything. Boos echoed around Ibrox, frustration poured from the stands and manager Danny Röhl was forced to speak directly with angry supporters after the final whistle.
This result matters far beyond one defeat. Rangers were once competing for the Scottish Premiership title, but their season has now unraveled dramatically in the closing weeks. Questions are growing about leadership, squad mentality and the direction of the club heading into a major rebuild this summer.
For Hibernian, though, this was a massive statement victory. The win keeps their hopes alive for a fourth-place finish and European football, proving they can compete under pressure in one of the toughest away environments in Scottish football.
And now, all eyes turn to the final day of the season, where Rangers will try to avoid a fifth straight defeat, while Hibernian chase a place in Europe with momentum fully on their side.
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