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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'Hard to envisage me not being back at Rangers'
Former Rangers midfielder Steven Davis says it is "hard to envisage himself not being back at the club in some capacity in the future" amid speculation linking him with a backroom role with the Scottish Premiership giants. The 140-times capped Northern Ireland international has been mooted as part of a potential coaching ticket should former title-winning manager Steven Gerrard return for a second spell in charge of the club. Gerrard has been one of a number of possible contenders linked with the vacancy at Rangers in recent weeks, although it is reported that Davide Ancelotti has held talks with the Ibrox club, with further discussions planned over the next few days. Davis had two spells at the club as player, making a total of 239 appearances. The 40-year-old was put in temporary control of first-team affairs following the departure of former manager Michael Beale in October 2023. He was caretaker boss for two games, a Europa League defeat by Aris Limassol and a league win over St Mirren, before Philippe Clement was appointed to the position on a permanent basis. "At this moment in time it's only rumours. I haven't heard anything else," said Davis of speculation linking him with a coaching role under a new Rangers boss. "Obviously the club are going through the process in terms of who they are going to appoint as manager. "If the opportunity comes up it's obviously a club that's obviously very close to my heart, so let's see what happens in the next few weeks." Davis, currently part of Michael O'Neill's backroom team with Northern Ireland, would welcome a return to the club he holds in great affection at some stage. "For me it's hard to envisage me not being back at the club in some capacity in the future whatever that may be, but you just don't know in football," he added in an interview with BBC Sport NI. "You can't sort of plan that, you just have to wait for the opportunities and then once you have a decision to make then you make the decision. "Ultimately I want Rangers to be successful, they had another difficult season, but hopefully they can get back to winning trophies next season." Visit our Rangers page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Rangers news notifications in the BBC Sport app
The National
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Goldson recognised for post-Rangers form alongside ex-Inter striker
The defender joined Aris Limassol from Rangers last summer. He has enjoyed a stellar first campaign with the club, making 31 appearances in all competitions up to this point. Read more: The 32-year-old was recently recognised for his displays and was named in the Cypriot top-flight's 'Best XI' for the 2024/25 campaign, alongside ex-Manchester City and Inter Milan striker Stevan Jovetic. Big Goldson in the Cypriot League Team of the Year … meanwhile we have conceded our highest amount of league goals since 2017-2018. Massive rebuild needed at the back. — The Blue Room (@TheBlueRoom1) May 16, 2025 Goldson played over 300 times for Rangers across a six-year spell at Rangers. He won the Scottish Premiership title in 2020/21 and had several memorable moments in light blue, including a brace in a 2-0 win over Celtic at Parkhead. Goldson gave an emotional message after departing Rangers last summer. He said: "The time has come, it's my time to get off the train and the ride that we have been on together for the past six years. "What a six years it has been and what a pleasure it was to be a part of this amazing football club. We went through many highs and many lows together but throughout the journey I can promise you that I gave this club everything I had. "I tried to lead by example every single day I walked into that building and strived to make the football club a better place than when I signed, it wasn't perfect and neither was I cut I can honestly sit here and look myself in the mirror and say I gave it my all and nobody cared more."
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Inside Rangers hero's rollercoaster season after Ibrox exit as ‘irreplaceable' star voted for TOTY after title heartache
HE missed out on the chance to lift the second league trophy of his career in Cyprus after being the colossus at the back for Rangers during their 2020/21 title win. But Connor Goldson might still get some personal accolades as he could be included in the Team of the Year for the third time of his career, following a standout season in the Cypriot top flight. Advertisement 2 Connor Goldson playing for Rangers in 2024 Credit: Willie Vass 2 Now he wears the green and white of Aris Limassol Goldson, 32, spent six years at Rangers before leaving the club last summer when his contract expired. He decided to leave the UK for the first time to play abroad as he sealed a shock move to Aris Limassol. It was a surprising deal for a player who had only starred for Shrewsbury Town, Brighton and Gers beforehand. But despite the new surroundings Goldson took to Cypriot life like a duck to water. Advertisement Aris and Pafos battled it out at the top throughout the campaign, with Goldson's side losing just one game out of 26 before the split and the defender was heavily involved. Aris began to crumble after the split though as they lost four of nine games which has left them out of the title race with one game still left. Pafos clinched the title following a devastating 4-0 win over Aris on May 4 - a crucial match Goldson was unfortunately suspended for. The Englishman has only missed six games all season and has played the full 90 minutes of every game he's been involved in. Advertisement He's been Mr. Reliable throughout the campaign and has since been rewarded for his efforts with a Team of the Year nomination from his peers. The Rangers hero has been included in the shortlist produced by the Cyprus Footballers' Association (CFA) of players with the most votes from rivals. Rangers star Connor Goldson reveals the secret side hustle that he's had for seven years The top XI of the season will be confirmed at the awards night which takes place on Thursday, May 15. Goldson was named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year when he was at Shrewsbury in the 2014/15 season and was included in the PFA Scotland Premiership best XI following his heroic campaign during Rangers' title win four seasons ago. Advertisement The centre-back is one of the favourites to be included in the award this season after becoming Aris' "signing of the season", according to Cypriot outlet Kerkida. The report states that his incredible impact at the club made him "irreplaceable" for manager Aleksey Shpilevsky. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
