Davis pens one-year extension at Ibrox and targets more trophies

STEVEN Davis targeted more silverware after signing a one-year contract extension with Rangers.

There was speculation about the future of the 37-year-old, who is currently on international duty as captain of Northern Ireland, after Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side ended the season by capturing the Scottish Cup with a 2-0 extra-time win over Hearts at Hampden Park.

However, the former Fulham and Southampton player will continue at Ibrox in his second spell at the Govan club.

He told Gers’ official website: “It was a really important season for us last year, and to finish on a high with the Scottish Cup was important for the team and the group and we want to try and kick on again next year now.

“Growing up as a Rangers fan, it was always going to be special pulling on the jersey, and I have been very fortunate to do it the number of times that I have and to have some of the memories I have had.

“We know success is what is demanded at the club, and you want to play at the highest level possible, and we have shown we are capable of doing that as a group, so it is really important we try to kick on next season and get our hands on more silverware.”

Sporting director Ross Wilson said: “It’s great that we will continue to have Steven’s influence and understanding of Rangers with the group over the course of the next 12 months.

“I’ve known Steven a long time now, both as a player and character who sets standards every day.

“Steven and Gio had a really good chat about how the manager sees the next 12 months, and as a club we are also keen to support Steven’s development in his coaching aspirations when the time is right.”

Steven Davis is staying at Ibrox.