Leeds_Bear 8,110 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54032316 Steven Gerrard: Rangers boss praises Northern Ireland's Steven Davis Steven Gerrard believes if Steven Davis equals the Northern Ireland caps record it will be testament to the high standards he sets himself every day. Northern Ireland's captain, 35, is one short of iconic keeper Pat Jennings' 119-match record going into Monday's Nations League game against Norway. Gerrard, Davis' club boss at Rangers, was full of praise for the man he signed from Southampton last year. "I have got nothing but admiration for Steven," he told Sportsound Extra Time. Caps record a huge incentive - Davis "It would be a magnificent achievement for him to equal the record. From someone who knows what you have to sacrifice to get to those sort of numbers, he deserves a lot of credit and all the plaudits that will come his way. "It just goes to show the standards he sets himself on a daily basis. To still be performing at such a high level at his age, and to still have the hunger and desire to keep breaking these records is incredible." 'Fitting' to reach British record also Davis is in his second spell as a Rangers player Davis once again wore the captain's armband for Friday night's Nations League 1-1 draw against Romania in Bucharest - new manager Ian Baraclough's first match in charge. If he plays on Monday he could then break the appearance record next month, when Baraclough's side are away to Bosnia-Herzegovina in a Euro play-off semi-final. The former Aston Villa and Fulham man is also just seven caps short of the all-time British international appearance record of 125 - held by former England keeper Peter Shilton - and Gerrard has backed him to break that too. "First and foremost he's a top human being. He's a lovely lad who goes about his work in a professional way, so it would be fitting if he goes on and breaks it," the former Liverpool captain continued. "From a selfish point of view, every manager gets nervous when their players go off on international duty, but he deserves it because of all the hard work he's put in." Low maintenance Davis 'manages himself' Davis and Gerrard are former midfield opponents Davis is in his second spell at Ibrox, having won three league titles, two Scottish Cups, three League Cups and reached the Uefa Cup final when he first played for the Scottish Premiership outfit. Gerrard, who signed Davis from the Saints in January 2019, said he knew from his experiences of playing against him in the English Premier League that he would be a good addition. "He's been extremely important, both on and off the pitch. He's so low maintenance, he manages himself, really," he added. "He hadn't played too much before he joined but once he settled in and got himself up to speed, his performances have been top-class. He has been one of my most consistent performers. "One of the major reasons I wanted to get him in was that I had experienced playing against him first-hand. I had competed against him and got to know how he carries himself in battle. I knew what he was going to bring. "I had obviously watched him up at Rangers before and knew that he could handle the crowd. There were a lot of advantages of bringing him in - it was a 'no-brainer' for me to make it happen as soon as I could. "With some signings you have to take certain risks, but I knew signing Steven had no risk attached at all. You speak to people around him and they tell you he is still in fantastic shape." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I don't think Davis and Defoe will be big players for us this season. They will probably add more value from a coaching capacity and passing on what they've learned over the years. No doubt both will hang up their boots at the end of the season but they've had great careers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,843 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, TMB said: I don't think Davis and Defoe will be big players for us this season. They will probably add more value from a coaching capacity and passing on what they've learned over the years. No doubt both will hang up their boots at the end of the season but they've had great careers. When fit, Davis is always one of Gerrard's preferred choices. I don't always agree but Gerrard definitely trusts him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,484 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 No doubt this will draw criticism from the usual moaners who think a manager not shit talking one of his own players in the media means that he thinks he's undroppable or good enough for us to win the league with, even despite the fact he's 5th choice in a position Gerrard has openly made clear he is looking to improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,224 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Can't wait until he retires Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,524 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Steven Davis I think is a player who has had a good Rangers career without being outstanding. He’s only really had two great playing spells - the first season on loan when he played as a wide midfielder on the right and the second half of the 09/10 season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,208 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Canny imagine Davis and Gerrard going against each other in midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,502 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 31 minutes ago, Broxi said: No doubt this will draw criticism from the usual moaners who think a manager not shit talking one of his own players in the media means that he thinks he's undroppable or good enough for us to win the league with, even despite the fact he's 5th choice in a position Gerrard has openly made clear he is looking to improve. He’s fifth choice in a position with 3/4 players and he’s started ahead of two of them in the last two games lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British_Empire 9,648 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I get the sentiment and the fact that he's not exactly going to run him down, but if be really believed half of that he'd be a first team starter. and he isn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,484 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 31 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: He’s fifth choice in a position with 3/4 players and he’s started ahead of two of them in the last two games lol If you're talking about the middle 3 CMs in general then Aribo, Jack, Kamara and Hagi are all ahead of them, and he's probably on par with Arfield. If you're talking about a deeper role in a 4-2-3-1 then he's still 3rd choice behind Jack and Kamara. And he will likely be one further down the list after a new signing arrives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrick 8,048 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Unfortunately age effects us all , different type of player we got from Southampton compared to the creative Davis of old ,still a very clever footballer position wise just doesn’t effect the games positively very often now the first time around spl winning Davis absolute light years ahead of any player supposedly in their peak or younger years in the current team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,110 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Thought he has played well the last couple of games tbh - although I am sick to death of those little chipped balls over the defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,921 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I know a lot of people think Davis slows our play down but he's the one player in the middle with the passing ability to get the ball forward quickest, not always about running with the ball, better players let the ball do the work. We do require better in there though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,777 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Essandoh said: Canny imagine Davis and Gerrard going against each other in midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,777 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Davis 1 Gerrard 0 in this match Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 10,874 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 3 hours ago, .Williamson. said: Can't wait until he retires Is your dislike of him solely because of how he left us? Find it bizarre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,224 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Just now, Laudrupsleftfoot said: Is your dislike of him solely because of how he left us? Find it bizarre. Yes Ok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swally 6,289 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 3 hours ago, ForeverAndEver said: He’s fifth choice in a position with 3/4 players and he’s started ahead of two of them in the last two games lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 42,756 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Was sheer incompetence to offer him a new contract in December. Could've easily waited until March and see where we are then. Left with a player who's performances have fallen off a cliff until next summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,150 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 We always say in football you’re only as good as your last game and to be fair to SD his last two games he’s played well. A great achievement by SD 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,502 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: Is your dislike of him solely because of how he left us? Find it bizarre. Why is it bizarre? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiritofBillStruth 167 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Priceless, off the field. Finished on it. Has been a great player within the British game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, SpiritofBillStruth said: Priceless, off the field. Finished on it. Has been a great player within the British game. Wouldn't say great at all tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 10,874 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 hours ago, ForeverAndEver said: Why is it bizarre? If there's a thread on Davis or discussion about him you can near enough guarantee @.Williamson. will post something similar to what he posted. I don't think the same happens with say McGregor although maybe I've just not noticed it. That, plus he's from NI where Davis will rightly go down as a legend just makes it a bit bizarre to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiritofBillStruth 167 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 3 hours ago, BridgeIsBlue said: Wouldn't say great at all tbh. Opinions. I would. He's been a class act. Had a great career. Won loads. Won plenty individual awards. Record international caps. To me, great. No big deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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