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Official: James Tavernier and Martyn Waghorn both sign 3 year deals!

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Don't know a huge amount about either player but they certainly seem to fit the Warburton spec sheet.

 

I think Waghorn in particular could be a useful signing and will give us something different in attack.

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Some personal remarks by Don Cowie about these two.

 

Don Cowie: Rangers have got gems in James Tavernier and Martyn Waghorn

 

06:46, 20 July 2015 By Michael Gannon

 

THE duo are expected to sign on at Ibrox in the coming days and their Wigan teammate Cowie insists they will be great signings for Rangers.

 

DON COWIE reckons Rangers supporters will soon warm to Wigan pair James Tavernier and Martyn Waghorn once Mark Warburton gets the polish out.

 

The duo are due to check in at Ibrox today after a fee of around £400,000 was agreed and they will join up with former Latics team-mate Rob Kiernan.

 

Gers fans might not be doing cartwheels at players coming from a club in England’s third tier but Wigan midfielder Cowie is convinced all three are gems who just need a change of scenery to shine.

 

The ex-Inverness, Watford and Cardiff star said: “I wouldn’t look at it as a 
negative that they are leaving Wigan. It’s a case of us being relegated and our new manager, Gary Caldwell, wanting to put his own stamp on things.

 

“He also has to balance the books. We have a big squad and you can only carry a certain number. Getting some money in for those two lets him shuffle the pack a bit.

 

“But it’s no reflection of them as players. He would have liked to have kept them as they are talented young guys. But he also has to look at what he needs for this league so it is a good deal for all parties.

 

“It can only be good for the guys. It will get them playing again at Rangers and I can only see them doing well. They will be great signings.”

 

Tavernier is just 23 having come through at Leeds and Newcastle and spent much of his career on loan.

 

Waghorn, 25, was a hit at Leicester under Sven Goran Eriksson and was capped by England Under-21s but toiled as the Latics went down last term.

 

Cowie feels a fresh start will invigorate the pair at Rangers.

 

He said: “They both have good pedigree. Trav has been part of promotion-winning sides in the last two years. He helped Rotherham get up then did it again at Bristol City last year. He came through the ranks with Newcastle and is a very good young player.

 

“Waggy is the same. He was at 
Sunderland and Leicester before joining Wigan. He’s a bit older but it was hard for everyone here last season. We were all gutted with relegation.

 

“He is a player who’ll reward you with goals if he gets a run of games. I’ve played against him and he is a real handful. He has great movement and 
is dangerous in and around 
the box.

 

“He broke into the Foxes team under Sven, who obviously rated him and it was no surprise Wigan came in for him then.

 

“Rangers have got big Rob as well so they will have a bit of company. He is a great signing. He’s a top player and the right age. I’ve got no doubt they are three quality signings.”

 

Cowie revealed he was quick to give the new boys the lowdown on their new club – but he admits they will still be in for a shock.

 

He said: “When I heard there was interest from Rangers I spoke to them. They’ll soon see how big a club they are signing for. They’ll see it for themselves in this week’s friendly with Burnley.

 

“They will soon know what they have got into and, all going well, this time next year they will be preparing for the Premiership.

 

“Most people down here know Rangers are still a huge club even though they are not in the top flight at the moment.”

 

Cowie is sure the trio will do well 
in Scotland – because Rangers have a top man at the helm.

 

The midfielder was at Watford when Warburton was starting out as a youth boss and he could see the coach was on the way up.

 

He added: “I met Mark at Watford and you could see he had something about him. There was a conveyor belt of young players through coming through and a lot of that was down to him.

 

“He wanted to become a boss in his own right and the job he did at Brentford was incredible. Everyone down here was shocked with the news he was being let go. Most would say it’s Brentford’s loss and Rangers’ gain.”

 

Cowie is sticking around to help new gaffer Caldwell’s rebuilding at Wigan.

 

He said: “I hope we have a good season and get back up to the Championship.”

 

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/don-cowie-rangers-gems-james-6099882

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I expected us to be trying to bring Tavernier in on loan as opposed to buying him, but if we're buying him, then even better. I just didn't think Wigan would let a player like him leave on the cheap, but I suppose they're in a bit of trouble financially having a big squad and getting relegated.

 

Fingers crossed that the deal gets done.

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