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McCoist's words got us fired up: Davis

Saturday, May 03, 2008

Loan Ranger Steven Davis has revealed the inspiration behind the Ibrox men's quest for European silverware - an emotional pre-match plea from Ally McCoist.

Northern Ireland star, Davis, has his sights set on an historic quadruple with the Ibrox men after their penalty shoot-out victory over Fiorentina on Thursday booked their place in the UEFA Cup final on May 14.

Zenit St Petersburg lie in wait for Walter Smith's men and Davis and his team-mates will have he chance to write their names in the club's folklore.

"Coisty spoke to us all in the dressing room before the match about his regret at missing out on the Champions League final and told us not to suffer the same," said the Cullybackey man.

"He told us he had only one chance in 15 years at Rangers and we had to grab this opportunity while it was there."

Davis will have many friends and family in Manchester for the final, not to mention Northern Ireland team-mates for what he says will be the biggest game of his life.

He added: "David Healy and Warren Feeney have already been on to me about the final and hopefully as many of my friends and family can be there.

"It's going to be the biggest game of my life and I doubt I'll fully appreciate it until my career is over."

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