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James Tavernier
Born: October 31, 1991
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Bradford, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Right-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2001-2008 | Leeds United |
| 2008-2009 | Newcastle United | |
| Senior | 2009-2014 | Newcastle United |
| → 2011 | Gateshead (loan) | |
| → 2011 | Carlisle United (loan) | |
| → 2011-2012 | Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | |
| → 2012 | MK Dons (loan) | |
| → 2013 | Shrewsbury Town (loan) | |
| → 2013-2014 | Rotherham United (loan) | |
| 2014-2015 | Wigan Athletic | |
| → 2015 | Bristol City (loan) | |
| 2015- | Rangers | |
Sports Mole has 546 articles about James Tavernier. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Rangers vs Falkirk - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between Rangers and Falkirk, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.14:39
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Preview:Rangers vs Roma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Rangers and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 4, 16:23
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Preview:Hibernian vs Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Scottish Premiership clash between Hibernian and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 27, 12:30
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Preview:Rangers vs Genk - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Rangers and Genk, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 23, 16:33
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Preview:Rangers vs Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between Rangers and Celtic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 29, 13:40
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Preview:St Mirren vs Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between St Mirren and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 21, 15:56
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Preview:Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League qualifier between Viktoria Plzen and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 10, 10:26
Preview:Rangers vs Dundee - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Rangers and Dundee, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 7, 15:07
Preview:Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Rangers and Viktoria Plzen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 3, 18:11
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Rangers transfer news: ‘Deal agreed’ for Russell Martin’s former teammate to join from Premier League club
Russell Martin's Rangers are reportedly closing in on the signing of right-back Max Aarons from Bournemouth.Jun 21, 14:03
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Greatest League One playoff finals ever
Sports Mole takes a look at the greatest League One playoff finals.May 25, 08:00
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Man City vs. Bournemouth: Pep Guardiola's side sent 'party pooper' warning before Kevin De Bruyne's final home game
Man City must be aware of Bournemouth's 'party pooper' status heading into Kevin De Bruyne's final match for the club at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.May 19, 09:52
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Preview:Hibernian vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Hibernian and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 15, 16:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Fbarry-ferguson.jpg "Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson on April 17, 2025")
Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Rangers: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Nico Williams shines in controversial Europa League win
Barry Ferguson's Rangers are eliminated from the Europa League after losing 2-0 to Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Bilbao at San Mames Barria on Thursday evening.Apr 17, 21:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fernesto-valverde.jpg "Athletic Bilbao head coach Ernesto Valverde on August 24, 2024")
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Athletic Bilbao and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 15, 20:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fbarry-ferguson_1.jpg "Rangers head coach Barry Ferguson celebrates on March 16, 2025")
Preview:Rangers vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Rangers and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 8, 21:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Ftony-docherty.jpg "Tony Docherty of Dundee during his side's match against Rangers, on December 12, 2024")
Preview:Dundee vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Dundee and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 27, 21:27
Celtic 2-3 Rangers: Champions-elect denied Old Firm record as Barry Ferguson ends 34-year streak in stunning Gers win
Rangers boss Barry Ferguson ends a 34-year streak and Celtic miss the chance to make Old Firm history as the Gers claim victory in a five-goal epic in the Scottish Premiership at Celtic Park.Mar 16, 15:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fcyriel-dessers.jpg "Rangers' Cyriel Dessers celebrates on March 6, 2025")
Preview:Rangers vs. Fenerbahce - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Rangers and Fenerbahce, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 11, 22:07
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Preview:Fenerbahce vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Fenerbahce and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 4, 23:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Feddie-howe.jpg "Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe celebrates on March 30, 2024")
Newcastle transfer news: Eddie Howe's side eye ex-academy player as part of £97m Bournemouth raid?
Newcastle will reportedly consider raiding Eddie Howe's former side Bournemouth for three of their star players in the summer transfer window.Feb 25, 19:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fphilippe-clement.jpg "Rangers manager Philippe Clement on October 24, 2024")
Preview:Hearts vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between Hearts and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 14, 11:22
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Rangers 0-1 Queen's Park: Philippe Clement's side suffer unwanted first in 153-year history after shock Scottish Cup exit
Rangers suffer an unwanted club first in their 153-year history after be knocked out in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup by second-tier side Queen's Park, losing 1-0 at Ibrox on Sunday.Feb 9, 18:43
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Man United 2-1 Rangers: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Bruno Fernandes winner sends Red Devils fourth in League Phase
Bruno Fernandes scores the injury-time winner as Manchester United beat Rangers 2-1 in the Europa League at Old Trafford.Jan 23, 22:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fruben-amorim_1.jpg "Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on November 28, 2024")
Team News: Man United head coach Ruben Amorim names forward in XI for Rangers showdown despite 'imminent' Chelsea offer
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim confirms his starting XI and bench for Thursday's vital Europa League contest with Rangers at Old Trafford.Jan 23, 18:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fphilippe-clement.jpg "Rangers manager Philippe Clement on December 12, 2024")
Rangers lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Battle of Britain in Europa League
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Rangers could line up for Thursday's Europa League clash with Manchester United.Jan 21, 18:36
Preview:Rangers vs. Aberdeen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Scottish Premiership clash between Rangers and Aberdeen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 13, 14:33
Preview:Rangers vs. St Johnstone - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between Rangers and St Johnstone, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 10, 15:15
Preview:Dundee vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Scottish Premiership clash between Dundee and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 7, 16:32
Preview:Hibernian vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between Hibernian and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 3, 13:03
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Rangers 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Highlights, man of the match, stats
Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur share spoils with 1-1 draw on Thursday evening in the Europa League, dashing Ange Postecoglou's hopes of a winning return to Glasgow.Dec 12, 22:00
![Jim Goodwin (Manager) of Dundee United during the 2024/25 Pre Season Friendly match between Dundee United and Luton Town at CalForth Construction Arena, Tannadice Park, Scotland on 26 July 2024 [on August 2, 2024]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/6rrZM0cLjyP3igL-IZuJEuTYa8s=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fjim-goodwin.jpg "Jim Goodwin (Manager) of Dundee United during the 2024/25 Pre Season Friendly match between Dundee United and Luton Town at CalForth Construction Arena, Tannadice Park, Scotland on 26 July 2024 [on August 2, 2024]")
Preview:Dundee United vs. Kilmarnock - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Dundee United and Kilmarnock, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 5, 14:00
Preview:Rangers vs. Hearts - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between Rangers and Hearts, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 8, 14:09
![Lasse Berg Johnsen of Malmo FF celebrates during the UEFA Champions League football match between Malmo FF and Klaksvik on July 23, 2024 [on July 28, 2024]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/8p_OhtHljBkoixUN-5mZllWVbXE=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F30%2Flasse-berg-johnsen.jpg "Lasse Berg Johnsen of Malmo FF celebrates during the UEFA Champions League football match between Malmo FF and Klaksvik on July 23, 2024 [on July 28, 2024]")
Preview:Malmo vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Malmo and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 24, 05:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F30%2Fphilippe-clementpoint.jpg "Rangers manager Philippe Clement on April 28, 2024")
Preview:Hearts vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Hearts and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 1, 21:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F50%2Frangers_1.jpg "Rangers' James Tavernier lifts the trophy as they celebrate winning the Scottish League Cup on December 17, 2023")
Rangers transfer news: Scottish giants 'willing' to sell Trabzonspor-linked legend
Trabzonspor reportedly 'have real hope' of completing their third summer signing of a Rangers player, with their club president confirming that an new arrival is imminent.Jul 19, 17:26
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Preview:Rangers vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Rangers and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 18, 13:42
Rangers star accepts 'astronomical' package to reunite with Steven Gerrard
One of Rangers' star players reportedly accepts an 'astronomical' contract offer from Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq, who are managed by ex-Gers boss Steven Gerrard.Jun 28, 09:05
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Adam Idah nets late winner as Celtic beat Rangers to clinch Scottish Cup
Adam Idah scores a late winner to fire Celtic to a 1-0 win over Rangers in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park.May 25, 16:13
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Preview:Celtic vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Cup clash between Celtic and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 25, 11:43
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