Davis: It’s Great To Be Back

Northern Ireland legend Steven Davis has spoken exclusively to RangersTV in Tenerife after signing a six-month loan deal from Southampton.

The 34-year-old midfielder, who has been handed the number 10 jersey, joined up with Steven Gerrard’s squad at the club’s training base in Costa Adeje this afternoon and he then got the opportunity to train with his new teammates for the first time this evening.

Before that, however, Davis – who won eight domestic honours and helped the Light Blues reach the UEFA Cup Final in his first spell at Ibrox from January 2008 until the summer of 2012 – sat down for a one-to-one interview to discuss his sensational return to the Gers.

He said: “I’m delighted to be back and looking forward to getting started. It’s been a little while in the making but when I found out the club was interested, this is the one that I wanted to happen.

“I found out there was interest a little while back and talks were ongoing between the two clubs to try and come to a conclusion. And then, when the decision is made, it all happens very quickly; so obviously I’m delighted to get it agreed last night and I was straight on the flight this morning to get out here.

Getting the opportunity to work with Steven Gerrard, someone he has played against on many occasions before the Rangers boss hung up his boots, is something that excites the experienced Davis.

He continued: “He is an icon for any young player coming up and likewise for myself as well. I’m sure I’ll learn a lot from him and he’s obviously done a fantastic job in the six months he has been here.

“There seems to be a real good camaraderie within the squad and I’m looking forward to getting to know the boys a bit more this week.

“It’s a good introduction for me as well and then we’ll get back to Scotland and start the games.

“So it’s a great time to come in amongst it. I’m just raring to go and can’t wait to get out there.”