Rangers captain James Tavernier admits players to blame for Michael Beale departure
Rangers sacked Michael Beale after just 10 months in charge; Steven Davis leading an interim management team of Alex Rae, Steven Smith, Brian Gilmour and Colin Stewart; Ibrox side face Aris Limassol in the Europa League on Thursday then visit St Mirren on Sunday — live on Sky Sports
Wednesday 4 October 2023 18:34, UK
James Tavernier claims all the Rangers players take responsibility for the departure of Michael Beale.
Former Ibrox midfielder Steven Davis was asked by the Rangers board on Sunday evening to take the reins until they appoint a new permanent boss after time was called on Beale.
The ex-QPR manager's last game was a 3-1 defeat by Aberdeen at Ibrox on Saturday which left the Light Blues seven points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.
Davis will be assisted by fellow former Rangers players Alex Rae and Steven Smith, as well as coach Brian Gilmour and goalkeeping coach Colin Stewart.
Speaking in Cyprus ahead of the Europa League clash with Aris Limassol on Thursday night, Tavernier said: «As a team or a player you never want to see your manager go.
»Collectively, as a team, we all feel responsible. We know that performances haven't been there but ultimately it's results that have cost us this season.
«We're dropping points and it's not been good enough. We all take responsibility for that. The past few days have been challenging.
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»But seeing Steven get the opportunity to take the team, we all admire him so much as a player and a person.
«We all have great respect for him and I'm sure the lads will give him their utmost and everything that he
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