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Hectic schedule ensures Davis is no wiser about his future



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STEVEN Davis insists he has been playing so many games with Rangers that he has not even had time to consider whether he might stay at Ibrox, writes Lisa Gray.
The midfielder signed on loan from Fulham in January and has played a major role in the club reaching the Uefa Cup final and remaining in the hunt for a domestic treble.

Manager Walter Smith is keen to retain the services of the Northern Irishman
, who has also proved to be a popular figure with supporters. But, with the final week of the season looming, Davis is no closer to learning which club he will be playing for next term and admits Fulham manager Roy Hodgson could have a decisive say.

"It still hasn't even been discussed," he said. "There have been so many important games over the last few months, I haven't had time to think about anything else.

"My focus is all on this week and getting that out of the way and then we will see what happens afterwards. I've enjoyed my time here, it's been great fun. Hopefully I can end up with another two winners' medals and then see what happens.

"It will be down to Fulham now and what their thoughts are. I'll have to speak to the manager (Roy Hodgson] first because I'm still under contract and that's going to be a factor."

He added: "I was delighted for them staying in the Premier League. With five games of the season to go, nobody had really given them a chance and I was delighted they got themselves out of that situation."

Regardless of where his future lies and whether Rangers claim any more trophies, Davis will have no regrets about the six months spent with his boyhood heroes. He said: "It's been a different experience for me to be in a side that's challenging for trophies and it's something I've really enjoyed.

"The experience is also invaluable and will stand me in good stead for the future."

Davis is confident the team can bounce back from the disappointment of losing the Uefa Cup final when they face Motherwell this afternoon. "I think it's a good thing we have a game coming around so quickly," the player explained. "We have to get over the disappointment and put it to the back of our minds and focus on getting the right results in the league to make sure we win the title."





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  • Last Updated: 16 May 2008 10:37 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Silence of the Yams,

17/05/2008 01:15:32
"The experience is also invaluable and will stand me in good stead for the future".


Yeah, violent riots can be quite educational for a young man.
2

Celtic Forever,

No-one likes them, they don't care 17/05/2008 03:53:47
Yeah, and working for a club full of liars, hypocrits and cheats is character building too. At least he will have learned how not to play football, how not to play fair, how not to support a team and how to shame your country.
3

The best-Rangers,

17/05/2008 09:56:31
Is the celtc game being postponed as a mark of respect for Tommy? Can't comment in the piece about him.
4

Brother Walfrid,

17/05/2008 10:26:05
Sounds to me that if Fulham want him, he's staying put.
Th fact that they will be in the prem next season has probably swung it their way.
5

Daillyman,

17/05/2008 12:55:28
2

I see it did not take long for some individuals to resume normal channels.

For you're info the Gers exceeded all expectations in reaching the UEFA Cup final for all supporters.

For the mindless minority who shamed the club they are a disgrace and are not football supporters, they are just mindless thugs. I do not know the exact number who made the trip south, but the morons who caused trouble on the streets must be a very very low %.

At this time the result does not matter much when taken into context that a very good man has passed away.

 

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