James Tavernier says Rangers have to be prepared to block out the boos in Prague as he admits fearing a repeat of the abuse aimed at Glen Kamara last time they visited the Czech capital.
The Ibrox side are due to touch down in Bohemia ahead of Thursday’s Europa League showdown with Sparta. It’s two years since Gers’ last visit to the Epet Arena was marred by disgraceful scenes as Kamara - the victim of a racial slur during a clash with Sparta’s city rivals Slavia this season before - was targeted again from the stands.
Sparta had initially been ordered to stage the match behind closed doors as a UEFA punishment for racist chanting - only for European football’s governing body to relent as they green-lighted a request to allow 10,000 youngsters in through the turnstiles.
However, that leniency back-fired when the high-pitched band of under-14s jeered Kamara’s every touch before the frustrated former Ibrox ace was sent-off late in the 1-0 defeat.