10 Apr 2026 20:33:58
I asked yesterday a few people have said they wouldn't t have Tav near the team again, some of same people who say that have said that Sterling should never kick a ball again for Rangers
Can I ask yous a fair question, who would yous play at rb if that's you're stance on both players?
Also if Sterling is difference between winning league or not winning it would yous have same stance in not playing him again?
Fair questions to ask lads?
10 Apr 2026 21:35:20
Sterling will be dealt with by the KC and Rangers. Up until he has a guilty, he plays. Think he has only had a pleading diet (which I know nothing about as I have never f***d up ?).
What he did (if proven) was stupid and dangerous on a lot of levels.
As for Tav. He has been a great servant to the club and is now a bit part player.
We can have as many views as we want, but it will not be our call mate.
10 Apr 2026 21:46:25
Stevie, let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
10 Apr 2026 22:12:18
It's an emotive subject in relation to Sterling, people don't abide drunk drivers, some have lost family or friends, and yes he never hurt someone, but that's just luck, he could have, it's irresponsible and foolhardy and he deserves everything he gets tbh. Football side of it calls into question his character, and will Rangers want to be associated with him, that's for those upstairs to decide.
As for Tav, gd servant but just a bit part player now, if he goes he goes with gd wishes.
It's a dilemma as people will have their own thoughts on this and their morals n thoughts are their own.
As an aside Aarons has played Rb if it came to it.
10 Apr 2026 22:15:14
It comes down to ability, in my opinion. If Sterling was garbage, there would be more people wanting him out the team for his behaviour, but he's our best option in the right back position so it doesn't get mentioned. I don't remember many of our fans shouting for Gazza to not play for us back in the day for his behaviour.
11 Apr 2026 00:03:26
Got slated at the time for saying "it seems likely he has been drinking but will reserve judgement until details confirmed".
Clocked at roughly 3x the legal driving limit, personally don't want him representing our club regardless of how good a player I think he is.
A friend of mine was run over and killed by a drink driver at age 17, so perhaps biased by that, but either way these guys are role models for kids, and he's not a daft 18/19yo, he's 26. Thanks for your service and cheerio in my book.
11 Apr 2026 03:21:07
3 times the legal driving limit in Scotland is like 2 pints, boys, maybe misjudged his drinking. One large wine would probably do that, hardly been out his nut. Should he have been driving? No, easy mistake to make, yes.
11 Apr 2026 08:21:43
Genuinely, the same posters don't want Tav or Sterling? Tbh, I don't keep tabs on stuff like that, but that's strange if true.
11 Apr 2026 09:09:16
Poor statement, Rfc. Very poor, and very, very wrong. He is likely to have had much, much more than that. His driving could have killed someone if he was that out of control.
Fine player, but he has a responsibility.
If you are a nurse, policeman, driver, teacher, etc., you could lose your job. You need a licence for your business, and you could end up in deep trouble. This guy was way out of line. Don't minimise it!
11 Apr 2026 09:18:06
2 pints clouds your judgement and reaction time. No one should have a drink when they are driving. Should he be involved? That's not up to us. Whether he's a gd player that could help us win the title or not, that's for the club and the court to decide.
{Ed001's Note - I think also it should be pointed out that, as an elite athlete with injury issues, any alcohol hinders recovery time and increases the chances of recurrence. In other words, he is clearly not taking full care of himself and contributing to his injury problems, rather than being professional.}
11 Apr 2026 10:15:45
McCoist was done for drink driving. A friend of mine did too. People can learn lessons. You don't even get a night in the cells for it anymore. They take you to the station, take your readings, and give you a court date. Let's all calm down.
11 Apr 2026 10:34:15
I am interested to know, as a lot of debate on this, some supporting him, glass houses and those without sin etc., and others wanting justice to prevail. Whatever that may be.
If we were to change the narrative a bit, had been a Celtic player, say Callum McGregor, up on drunk charges.
Would you all feel the same?
So many ways to see this.
I don't know if there are issues that he needs support with?
Where I stand is it was wrong, and he needs to take ownership of whatever punishment he gets.
He did call the police (I think), he did take ownership and not hide from it.
Everyone deserves a second chance, but only because, as all of us, we own up to our failings and acknowledge them.
If there are underlying issues, whatever that may be, I hope he gets the support.
If it's just an error of judgment, take the punishment and move on.
11 Apr 2026 11:00:01
Anyone, and I mean anyone, should not be drinking, then driving a vehicle. Doesn't matter who it is, shouldn't happen.
11 Apr 2026 11:05:44
Have to agree about dd. My dad's friend was killed by one when he was a teenager, put my dad off from learning to drive, as he said too many aresholes on the road. Don't drink much now, but always waited until I knew I was ok.
11 Apr 2026 11:30:12
While I find it difficult to judge without the full context, for me the Sterling situation ultimately comes down to accountability.
I don't know the personal circumstances involved, but representing Rangers carries a standard that has clearly been missed.
True character is defined by the response.
There is a world of difference between dismissiveness and genuine growth.
Sterling has fallen short of the values I expect from a role model, and it is now entirely up to him to prove he has the integrity to earn back the respect of the club and the fans.
11 Apr 2026 12:19:27
PH
Callum McGregor was done for drunk driving about 10 years ago and went on to have, some will say, a successful career. Do we throw Sterling under the bus? And, before anyone says anything, my niece's boy was killed 8 weeks ago by a drunk driver.
11 Apr 2026 12:02:16
Good post EDD,
11 Apr 2026 12:57:38
Sorry to hear that, Fifepl. Thoughts with you, bud.
11 Apr 2026 13:12:56
Tavs played well this season, still contributing, got experience you can't buy, these people have to dislike or bully at least one player.
Still think he should be our James Forrest, keep him till he can't play anymore, can't drop that level of experience after season 1 of a full build.
11 Apr 2026 13:32:05
RFC, that's total nonsense. For 3x the Scottish DD limit, you're looking in the region of 4-5+ pints (less if you're necked them, as blood alcohol levels will spike quicker).
He's also been seen driving erratically on CCTV and has put his car on his side. How many people are doing that after drinking 2 pints?
I'm not, by the way, saying his career should be over, but I am saying, from a personal standpoint, I don't want him playing for Rangers and acting as a role model for our young fans.
Can't comment on Gazza/McCoist, as I was marginally too young to have watched them before that angle is used.
Would only be willing to give him a second chance at Rangers If he makes a public statement about it if/when he is convicted, apologising, taking responsibility, and showing genuine remorse, which he may well do.
Yes, your average person isn't expected to do that, but he isn't the average person, he is a public figure, role model and, as a player, representative of RFC.
11 Apr 2026 13:36:40
*Willing to consider.
And, terribly sorry to hear that, Fifepl.
11 Apr 2026 14:47:29
Sterling also set an example to other younger players who were passengers in the car, and probably a part of the reason Cameron has been sent out on loan and will probably end his Rangers career.
11 Apr 2026 15:03:10
@fork. I hope you don't think I was justifying what he did. Absolutely not.
Should never have happened.
I was more thinking about the aftermath, and what people think, and more willing to brush aside because he is a Rangers player.
11 Apr 2026 15:36:05
Fifepl, first of all, sorry about your niece.
Read my post again, I didn't say anything about throwing him under the bus.
For me, can we justify what he has done? Absolutely not. It shouldn't have happened.
Should we let him off lightly because he is one of our own? No, we shouldn't.
The bottom part of my post says it clearly.
On response and way forward.
Own it, take the judgement of the court and club, and move on.