The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Gers stars will be ready to go again
Steven Davis insists Rangers will be ready to go once the call comes to resume action.
The veteran midfielder and the rest of the Ibrox squad have been placed on lockdown by the government’s strict measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus threat.
As things stand, football in Scotland is on hold until April 30 at the earliest.
But Hampden chiefs admit it is likely to be a lot later before clubs north of the border are given the green light to start playing again.
However, Northern Ireland skipper Davis is confident the personal training regimes drawn up by Steven Gerrard’s backroom staff will ensure the Light Blues are in top condition once the traps finally open.
The 35-year-old said: “As players we’re in constant contact with the club as things progress.
“We’ve been given specific fitness and dietary programmes to follow in the coming weeks to enable us to be in the best physical condition possible to be ready for the challenges of the current season being played out to an end.”
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has already demanded his side should be crowned champions if it is decided to scrap this term’s remaining fixtures.
But Ibrox managing director Stewart Robertson insists all 38 rounds must be fulfilled, while Hearts have warned they are ready to go to court if they end up being relegated without kicking another ball.
Davis called for the campaign to be completed – but only once it is safe to do so.
He said: “Rangers wouldn’t exist without its fans, therefore I personally do not believe games should be played behind closed doors.
“Hopefully this season can be played to a finish at the earliest but safest opportunity.”