Rangers news update as James Tavernier's brother highlights 'godlike' status and Don Robertson backed to thrive at Ibrox

Bournemouth star Marcus Tavernier has branded brother James' decision to join Rangers as his "best" ever.

The Ibrox skipper has came under heavy criticism in the final weeks of Michael Beale's tenure and felt fury from fans during Steven Davis' interim spell in charge with banners unveiled questioning the leadership inside the dressing room. But Marcus has insisted James has loved life in Glasgow since making the move to Ibrox in 2015 - leading the club to a Premiership title and Scottish Cup in that time.

Asked by Sky Sports News if he had watched his brother face off against Celtic, he said: 'I've only been to one I believe. It was when they won on penalties in the cup game and I've never experienced anything like that in terms of atmosphere in terms of a game. It's crazy. The fans up there worship their players like they are gods - it is just different. It is the best decision he has made in his career going up there and being a part of it. "

Meanwhile, former ex-Grade One referee Steven Conroy has warned Don Robertson he faces an intense atmosphere when he referees the clash with Hibs. It will be the first time Roberston has been the man in the middle for a Rangers game since taking charge of the defeat to Celtic.

Kemar Roofe thought he had fired his team in front off a Cyriel Dessers cutback, but the Rangersstriker was deemed to have fouled Celtic's Gustaf Lagerbielke in the build-up. Brendan Rodgers would go on to win the game 1-0.

Conroy has backed the whistler to handle a game of "huge significance." as Philippe Clement takes his first game as boss. He told Legal Sports Book: “I don’t think there is any doubt that Don will come under fire at Ibrox and it certainly is a big game with huge significance.

“But