Steven Gerrard 'still deserves' manager of the year - but Callum Davidson has a claim, says ex-Rangers forward

Peter Lovenkrands believes Callum Davidson is a worthy contender to Steven Gerrard in the race for Scotland’s manager of the year – but the Ibrox boss still has the upper hand.
Former Rangers player Peter Lovenkrands  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)Former Rangers player Peter Lovenkrands  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Former Rangers player Peter Lovenkrands (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

The Dane watched St Johnstone deny Rangers a league and cup double – and continue their own double dream – with a penalty shoot-out win at Ibrox on Sunday night to qualify for the final four of the Scottish Cup.

That has left Gerrard with the unenviable record of one semi-final and one final in six attempts at domestic cups over three seasons in Scotland – but Lovenkrands believes he is still the top boss this year for winning the main prize of the SPFL Premiership.

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That said, the former Rangers striker and coach says Davidson could lay claim to the crown if he lands his second silverware of the season – and the third in his club’s history.

Former player Frazer Wright says Davidson deserves it and Lovenkrands added to the debate: “It’s interesting – if he goes and wins the double I think he could be considered for it.

“But at the moment I think what Steven Gerrard has done this season and how they won the league, by how many points and the difference to Celtic - it’s been phenomenal.”

Speaking to Sky Sports News he added: “They’re still unbeaten as well and to go a league season unbeaten – I still think he deserves it.”

Davidson and the Perth Saints will learn their semi-final opponents on Monday evening when the draw follows the last remaining quarter final match – Kilmarnock v St Mirren.

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