sport news St Johnstone 1-2 Rangers: James Tavernier's sensational dipping strike from ...

sport news St Johnstone 1-2 Rangers: James Tavernier's sensational dipping strike from ...
sport news St Johnstone 1-2 Rangers: James Tavernier's sensational dipping strike from ...
St Johnstone 1-2 Rangers: James Tavernier's STUNNING strike from long range clinches vital win for Steven Gerrard's men as they come from behind after Kemar Roofe penalty cancelled out Michael Halloran opener The hosts took a shock lead through Michael O'Halloran in the second half   But Rangers equalised just seven minutes later thanks to a Kemar Roofe penalty James Tavernier popped up with the winner just ten minutes from time  

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A stunning strike from captain James Tavernier was enough to move Rangers to the top of the cinch Premiership as the champions ground out a hard-fought 2-1 win over spirited St Johnstone.

The Englishman popped up with the game's decisive moment in the 79th minute after Kemar Roofe's penalty had cancelled out Michael O'Halloran's opener for Saints early in the second half.

After the disappointment of losing key men Ali McCann and Jason Kerr on transfer-deadline day, the home support received a pre-match boost when it was announced that double-winning manager Callum Davidson had signed a new contract committing him to the club until 2025.

Steven Gerrard's Rangers secured a narrow win over St Johnstone thanks to James Tavernier

Steven Gerrard's Rangers secured a narrow win over St Johnstone thanks to James Tavernier

Midfielder Ali Crawford was given his Saints debut, while Davidson's other recent

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