Northern Eire legend Steve Lomas admits he’s maintaining fingers crossed that he hasn’t seen the final of Rangers ace Steven Davis.
The Ibrox veteran has been issued the devastating information his season is over after struggling a severe knee damage - elevating fears that the 37-year-old could now determine to hold up his boots. It’s a significant blow not just for new Ibrox boss Michael Beale as he seems to be to re-shape his patch-work line-up but additionally for his worldwide coach Michael O’Neill, who had not too long ago persuaded his skipper to proceed his record-breaking 140-cap profession after returning to the Windsor Park submit.
Davis is out of contract at Ibrox this summer time however Lomas is aware of this won't be the way in which he envisioned the curtain coming down on his time at Ibrox. The previous St Johnstone boss advised Document Sport: “It’s disappointing, not only for Steven but additionally for Rangers and Northern Eire.
“I do know Michael O’Neill had spoken to Steven and he determined to hold on enjoying for the worldwide facet. So much will rely on the severity of the damage and whether or not or not he requires surgical procedure.
“Fingers crossed that’s not the case and Steven does have the choice to hold on enjoying, whether or not it’s with Rangers or someplace else. However the worry is that it’s a nasty damage that might maintain him out for eight to 9 months minimal earlier than he can take into consideration coming again.
“Realizing the sort of decided character Steven is, I do know he’ll not need this to be the way in which his profession ends. However as I mentioned, lots of that will probably be determined by simply how unhealthy the damage is.”
Davis has received 4 Scottish titles throughout two spells with Gers and was the one man to characteristic in each of their 2008 and 2022 European finals. Final 12 months, the previous Southampton midfielder overtook England legend Peter Shilton to develop into the UK’s most capped footballer of all time.
Lomas added: “Steven has been very lucky, he hasn’t had many accidents throughout his profession. To amass 140 caps for Northern Eire is sort of merely wonderful, as is the service he’s given.
“Typically you’ve acquired to thank your fortunate stars that you simply’ve made it to 37 with out struggling any main setbacks. The very fact Steven has made it this far is a testomony to his dedication and professionalism.
“However I’m additionally certain Steven can be the primary to confess the finger of destiny has been form to him on the subject of accidents. However taking a look at Steven’s willpower to maintain on enjoying, it will be a tragic means for him to complete.”
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