Tavernier and Goldson the least of Rangers problems and fans should be careful what they wish for - Kenny Miller

Imagine Philippe Clement sitting down for a Rangers recruitment meeting this summer.

With Nils Koppen and James Bisgrove, they’ll be discussing what changes have to be made to the Ibrox squad. And when it comes to the priority areas for the manager – do you honestly believe the right side of his defence will be one of them? Of all the positions that need upgrading, James Tavernier’s isn’t one of them.

And even in the case of Connor Goldson at centre-back, I think there are far more pressing matters for Clement to deal with. Let’s get one thing straight. Both players have been incredible servants to Rangers. Through all the highs and lows – and three different managers – Tavernier and Goldson have ALWAYS been available and never hid once. Having guys like that in the dressing-room is priceless. Yet in the last few days, I’ve been reading about their so-called demise at Ibrox.

There’s supposedly interest from Saudi Arabia with big money on offer and some fans want to cut their losses. But I’d be very careful about what you wish for.

I’ll start with Goldson. For me, any chat about his decline is premature. Has he been as good this season compared to previous campaigns? No.

I heard him in a podcast saying he’s constantly “feared the axe” at Rangers. That tells me he’s probably felt himself this season that he’s not been at the same level.

I’ve heard people saying Goldson’s legs have gone and he’s finished. Listen, I played until I was 38 and he’s only 31. And he’s a centre-back. Davie Weir played in that position for Gers at 41.

But he’s on the wrong side of 30 and for any footballer at that age, you have to start relying on other things like game
intelligence and positioning. You have to be smarter rather than relying on