With last night’s confirmation of midfielder Steven Davis leaving Southampton on a loan spell to return to former club Rangers, it does bring the curtain down on a special player for many in our shirt.
A message from @StevenDavis8 as he departs #SaintsFC for #RangersFC… ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hUqSM8qfvs
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 6, 2019
Six and a half years later, he heads off after well over 200 appearances in our shirt, and plenty of fans are sad to see him leave believing that he could still perform a role for us. The decision has been taken though, and Rangers took to social media to thank their club for their efforts in helping the deal go through, so we’ve done right by the player in recognition of his efforts for us and part to play or not, he will undoubtedly get increased game time at Ibrox and I guess that’s what he wants.
Plenty of memories though and fans taking to social media to react to the news certainly had plenty of praise and love for him.
Be nice to get a chance to give him a proper send off at some point in the future, so maybe a pre-season visit in the years to come?
We'll look after him.
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— ???????????????? ???????????????? (@TheDesertFoxhat) January 6, 2019
Always a Saint, thanks for your 6 and a half years. Good luck at Rangers
— Overly happy Gareth ???? (@miserygutscoop) January 6, 2019
We love you Davo ❤️
— Conor (@CWillis7) January 6, 2019
One of the most underrated midfielders to play in the prem. Top top professional
— adrian (@adriand1990) January 6, 2019
Excellent professional and a brilliant player. This looks like a great move for all involved with his contract coming to an end and opportunities limited
— Mike Isaac (@MikeIsaacSaints) January 6, 2019
Cheers Davo, thanks for everything. Model pro and captain. ????????????⚽️ enjoy being back at Rangers.
— Muckers ⚽️???????????????? (@Redsaint76) January 6, 2019
Underrated, has been a great players for Southampton over the years
— Dan Dalton (@Dan_Dalton10) January 6, 2019