Steven Davis salutes the Rangers fans
Steven Davis’ performance for Rangers in their Premiership clash on Sunday afternoon has come in for high praise from some members of the media.
The Lowdown: Must-win game for Rangers
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men knew that only a victory would keep their slim title hopes alive, with literally no room for breathing space.
It wasn’t a straightforward afternoon for Rangers, though, with the hosts having to wait until the 50th minute for James Tavernier’s penalty to give them the lead against a resolute Dundee United outfit.
Amad Diallo doubled the lead on 78 minutes to secure the victory, duly preventing Celtic from being mathematically confirmed as champions today.
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The Latest: Davis’ performance praised
One player who clearly caught the eye was Davis, with Rangers’ official media partners Heart & Hand Podcast taking to Twitter to laud the midfielder’s brilliance on show at Ibrox:
“Davis running the show.”
Meanwhile, radio presenter Bill Young was similarly impressed, giving his assessment of the midfielder via Twitter:
“Davis majestic as always, overall good display.”
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The Verdict: Masterclass from Davis
At 37, there is no denying that Davis’ best years are behind him, but he remains a hugely talented footballer who is capable of running matches from the middle of the park.
That was certainly the case against Dundee United today, with the Northern Irishman enjoying an 88% pass completion rate, making four key passes and winning five duels and two tackles, as per Sofascore.
Davis’ current Ibrox deal expires at the end of this season, and if he is to move on over the summer, he will be remembered as a hero for the Light Blues, having won last season’s SFWA Player of the Year award.
If this is to be his final season in blue, at least he is going out with a bang with performances such as this.
In other news, Rangers are believed to be ‘keeping tabs’ on one player. Find out who it is here.
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