Before Steven Davis, a midfielder for the Rangers, was asked to temporarily lead the Ibrox first team when Michael Beale was fired last year, RABBI Matondo had suspicions about his managerial potential.
In the pivotal Premiership encounter against St Mirren in Paisley this afternoon, the winger, who hopes to build on his impressive performance against Hibernian at Easter Road midweek, witnessed how the 140-time capped Northern Ireland internationalist commanded the total respect of everyone around him.
Additionally, he benefited from the counsel and inspiration that Davis—who this week declared his retirement from football at the age of 35—regularly offered him, even during his periods of injury-related absence.
Although he is going to spend time with his family and consider his next move, Matondo is confident that his former teammate will have a prosperous career as a manager and coach and would want to see him return to Auchenhowie in a different role.
In terms of his injury, it’s been a disappointing finish to his career, he stated. He has found it difficult in that regard. However, it’s never truly clear when he’s out and about. He is attempting to assist everyone in his vicinity and dispensing information.
“Steven Davis will always have a cheerful attitude in everything he undertakes. He has even occasionally encouraged me to keep going by sending me a little note.
“I know that’s what you’re about,” he has said to me after I’ve scored a goal. Such things are pleasant touches. He is a true gentleman. In addition to being a fantastic football player, he is a decent man.
“All you have to do is gaze upon him for inspiration. It is sufficient that he be here. There isn’t much he needs to say. It goes without saying that he will talk to you, but he isn’t a huge talker. His presence, in my opinion, communicates volumes.
Sometimes you can be influenced by him only by his personality. He doesn’t talk too much, but when he does, everyone in the room pays close attention. I suppose there are times when you just have to have it. It results from the quality of his performances and the effort he has put into them. and having moral character.
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“I don’t know what he will do next,” Matondo continued. What he chooses to do with his profession and the next phase of his life is up to him. Though in the end, it is up to him, I would like to see that for him.
However, might he be a manager? I believe he could. I believe he demonstrated his ability to do so throughout his interim spell. I’m confident he will be able to demonstrate his credentials soon.
Rangers must continue to assemble players who understand the philosophy of the team. It is simpler if you are familiar with the club and have spent time there. Like when the manager entered, it was helpful. It is quite beneficial.
Matondo is certain he can develop from strength to strength under the new Ibrox boss now that he has put his injury difficulties behind him. Matondo is likely to enjoy an extended run in the Rangers first team thanks to the injury that Brighton loanee Abdallah Sima suffered on African Cup of Nations duty with Senegal.
He remarked, “I want to work hard and get myself into the team, whether Abdallah is injured or not.” “It is regrettable that Abdallah sustained an injury because he is a valuable member of our team. It pains me to see him hurt.
“The boss has consistently told me right away that he understands my values. Obviously, he saw me perform in Belgium. I should just play freely, not think too much, and approach it as best I can, he advised me.
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