Return of the title race is luring guys like Steven and I back to Scottish game
As Stoke star angles for a part in Ibrox plans and Davis close to move,
AFTER so many years playing amid the glitz, glamour and riches of English football, you might not imagine that the prospect of a return to the Scottish game would be one to excite the likes of Charlie Adam. But as he mulled over that possibility yesterday, his eyes seemed to light up.
Heaven knows, it is not the thought of one last payday that is getting the 33-year-old’s juices flowing. Rather, he feels that the increased competition in the Scottish top-flight is what is proving to be a beacon to those who previously left the country in search of their fortune down south.
Adam’s former Rangers team-mate Steven Davis seems likely to sign for Rangers for a second time soon, while Ross McCormack too seems set to return to Motherwell. Players who might not still be at the peak of their powers, but who are certainly far from being over the hill either.
Adam may well follow suit in returning to where it all began, and if he does, he is enthused by the challenge that would await, rather than harbouring any notions about heading north to wind down his career.
“It’s been incredible, and I’ve really enjoyed it from the outside,” said Adam. “There’s more interest for everybody with Steven Gerrard coming in.
“But it’s not just Rangers and Celtic, you look at the level of Kilmarnock, they’ve been incredible. I saw a stat the other day saying they have collected more points than the Old Firm in 2018.
“When you look at the budgets, Steve Clarke’s done a remarkable job there. Aberdeen are pushing, Hibs have struggled of late but them and Hearts have been up there.
“It’s an open title race now. There’s three or four