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“Honestly, if it was up to me, f*ing let him go. Pay his contract up, f* off…”Deeney isn’t afraid to upset people and this might do just that. Brutal honesty
Troy Deeney has sparked major controversy after launching an extraordinary attack on Rangers captain James Tavernier, delivering one of the most brutal punditry moments of the season.
Never known for holding back, the former Watford striker did not mince his words as he labelled Tavernier a “fing idiot”*, insisting Rangers should immediately pay up his contract and move on. The comments came during a fiery discussion about leadership, accountability, and Rangers’ ongoing struggles on and off the pitch.
Deeney questioned whether Tavernier still has the influence or authority required to lead the club through a demanding period, suggesting his mistakes and decision-making have become a liability rather than an asset.
“You can’t keep hiding behind past achievements,” Deeney said. “If you’re the captain, you set the standards. If you’re not doing that anymore, the club has to be ruthless. Pay him up and let him go.”
The remarks have sent shockwaves through the Rangers fanbase. Some supporters, frustrated by recent performances and defensive lapses, feel Deeney has voiced what others are afraid to say. Others, however, have reacted with fury, defending Tavernier’s years of service, goals, and trophies, and accusing Deeney of crossing a line with personal abuse.
Inside Ibrox, the timing could hardly be worse. Rangers are already under intense scrutiny, and a public takedown of their long-serving captain only deepens the pressure on both the player and the club’s hierarchy.
Whether fair or not, Deeney’s explosive comments have reopened a sensitive debate: is James Tavernier still the right man to lead Rangers forward, or is the club approaching the end of an era? One thing is clear — Troy Deeney’s brutal honesty has ensured this discussion won’t be going away anytime soon
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