James Tavernier equalled Ally McCoist’s European goal scoring record in Rangers’ 1-1 draw against S.C Barga.
The captain scored his 21st goal in Europe and is just behind Alfredo Morelos who is the Ibrox club’s top European goal scorer with 29 goals.
Tavernier currently holds the record as Britain’s top scoring defender with 145 goals to his name after he slotted away his 72nd penalty for the Gers.
The right-back won’t be celebrating too much over the achievement as the Light Blues missed the opportunity to defeat the ten men Portuguese outfit.
Speaking after the game, the 34-year-old was disappointed with the result but believes there is still a great chance to qualify for the knockout stages:
“It feels almost like a loss.
“I’ve got no complaints with Nasser [Djiga].
“Everyone makes mistakes, but ultimately, we should have that game tied up before that even happens.
“Being a Rangers player, you have to win every single game, and that’s what the fans require, no matter who we play.
“That’s what we have to do from now until the end of the games in this competition.
“It’s definitely not over.
“We have to be more clinical up top.
“I know that if we keep a clean sheet we win tonight, but the game tonight, we should’ve had that in our pocket with the 10 men that we were playing against.”
After reaching another milestone at the Govan club, Tavernier said the achievement of equalling McCoist’s record meant nothing to him due to the result:
“It obviously feels like nothing right now because you’re fresh from playing the game.”It obviously feels like nothing right now because you’re fresh from playing the game.
“I think obviously when my time is done from football, I’ll look back at the achievements.
“Ultimately, I wanted to win tonight and get the three points.
“If I can help the team, I always will.”
Danny Rohl’s men are back in action this Sunday against Falkirk at Ibrox as they look to make it five league wins in a row.
