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James Tavernier scores ‘truly spectacular free-kick as Rangers star silences Celtic Park

James Tavernier had fans’ jaws on the floor with his latest free-kick masterclass.

The full-back turned serial goalscorer wowed for Rangers with another superb free-kick during the Old Firm derby on Saturday. As Rangers trailed 1-0 away at Celtic, the captain stepped up from 25 yards out and had fans speechless as his strike flew over the wall and rattled in off the crossbar.

Fans were left purring as they took to Twitter to celebrate the magnificent strike. @MidfieldJack wrote: “Oh man, that is truly spectacular.”

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@derekclarksport wrote: “That’s one of the greatest Old Firm free kicks I’ve ever seen. Incredible from James Tavernier.”



Tavernier's free-kick attracted plenty of attention on social media
Tavernier’s free-kick attracted plenty of attention on social media

“James Tavernier is easily one of the best free-kick takers of all time,” tweeted @FootyLimbs. @Football__Tweet said: “Tavernier with a special free-kick to equalise for Rangers.”

The Old Firm Derby came as the two sides battle it out at the top of the Scottish Premiership, with Celtic looking to run away with the league.

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The Hoops soon restored their lead in the 62nd minute as Kyogo Furuhashi bagged his second of the game.

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