James Tavernier's biggest Rangers goals as record breaker proves Mr Reliable when it really matters

It's been quite the journey for James Tavernier at Rangers.

And more often than not he has a MAJOR say on the biggest stage. His arrival at Ibrox didn't come with a goals galore tag attached to his CV but that is what he has since added under his achievements box after creating history at the weekend by overtaking former Motherwell boss Graham Alexander in the history books to become the UK’s highest scoring defender ever after his strike in the 3-1 win over Hibs at Ibrox.

This season alone he has broken the 20 goal barrier once again and has notched efforts across all competitions. Rangers are in a huge battle with Celtic for the Scottish Premiership crown this season and this campaign alone he's produced magic when required to put big points on the board in that battle. His strikes don't just stop in the title race with huge goals in Europe and in club cup competitions and of course in the title winning season under Steven Gerrard all helping him write his place in the history books.

Notable efforts have come at Rugby Park against Kilmarnock and at home to Hearts in comeback wins for his side from losing positions. His penalty to level against the Jambos in the 90th minute was followed up by a Danilo winner to spark wild scenes in Govan and maintain Philippe Clement's then unbeaten record.

A trip to Ayrshire is never a fun experience for either half of the Old Firm with both suffering defeats on the plastic pitch already against Derek McInnes' high-flying side. And when the home side took the lead, Rangers fans would have been forgiven for fearing the worst but one again skipper Tavernier stepped up with a brilliant free-kick before Tom Lawrence's winner minutes later.

A big point was also saved at Pittodrie by the