Steven Davies to join Michael O'Neill's coaching staff after retirement
Steven Davies will be given the chance to join the Northern Ireland backroom following his retirement as a player this week.
Sunday Life Sport understands that discussions have already taken place between Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill and Davies over the possibility of the legendary midfielder joining.
For Northern Ireland players and supporters alike, the addition of Davis to O'Neill's set-up would be hugely popular, although there is no rush or timetable in motion as the Rangers great is still coming to terms with retirement of him as a player and to weigh up his options.
The 39-year-old plans to make his coaching marks in the summer of 2024, with several of his former bosses, including O'Neill, previously saying Davies is qualified to go into management and could lead Northern Ireland in the future.
Earlier in the 2023/24 season, Davies was given a shock boat opportunity as interim Rangers boss between the sacking of Michael Beale and the appointment of Philip Clement.
The most capped UK-based male player in history with 140 international caps captained his boyhood club for two matches and relished and learned from the experience.
Respected across the UK and beyond after a stellar career with Northern Ireland, Aston Villa, Fulham, Rangers and Southampton, Davies drew praise when he announced on Thursday that he was hanging up his boots .
In December 2022, the midfielder suffered a serious knee injury and, while he tried to make a comeback, it was not to be, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a player, including trophies galore at Rangers and captaining Northern Ireland at the Euro 2016 Finals.
At Northern Ireland's next home game, there are plans for the Irish FA to honor one of the greatest players in the country's history. He can be sure of the warmest receptions from the Green and White Army.
