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Strathallan Rover · Joined: 29 Nov 2014 Posts: 592

I have taken the time to watch the incident several times and for as much as Davidson is a loose cannon, i think he was unlucky to be sent off. It is a standard aerial challenge with the ICT player making a meal of it. It all stemmed from the frustration of not been awarded a free kick involving Davidson seconds before. The only words i heard were " F****** acting C***", which to be fair, i agree with. Why did the ref not take action against the two ICT players who started pushing Davidson? If Davidson has used any other sort of language which is deemed inappropriate then fair enough. I've never had much sympathy for Davidson regarding his disciplinary record but, in this instance i think he has been unlucky as far as the challenge is concerned.

embow · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:40 pm Post subject:

Very surprised that nobody has seen fit to congratulate Iain on making 500 appearances for the Rovers.
Let me be the first in this thread under his name.
We all have different thoughts on the guy's game and that's a whole different discussion.
For any player in this day and age to have amassed 500 appearances is quite special.
No doubt it would have been more by now, but we're all aware of why not over the years.😉
One thing cannot be disputed in my opinion, Iain has always been in the thick of things for better or worse. 500 appearances is not a glib statistic.
I well remember Willie McNaught being given a guard of honour from visitors Dundee and the Rovers with an on pitch presentation for his 500th appearance.
Congratulations Davo on reaching the 500.
A milestone in the history of the club that is Raith Rovers FC.
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Vinnie · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:01 pm Post subject:

Echo your comments on Davo
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WillieKirk · Joined: 08 Feb 2014 Posts: 1736 Location: Portobello

Excellent article on Davo on the main web page - congratulations to Iain.
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wellyboot · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2142 Location: Aberdeenshire

never really been a fan of Davo but 500 appearances is an amazing achievement. Congrats!

embow · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:09 pm Post subject:

pinky · Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 471 Location: isle of south uist

I echo these sentiments Embow.
Davidson has always been a favourite of mine - his commitment, drive and willingness to get involved on behalf of the team and club has, to me, epitomised what we, as fans, want from our players. I know his skill level has sometimes been questionable and occasionally his rashness and temperament has let him and the team down, but he has never been a dirty player, or one who didn’t try. As you say, in days gone by, many of the decisions that went against him would not have happened. Some of his sendings off and suspensions have been for bookings and second bookings. Some have been unfair, such as the one v Inverness recently (albeit, he compounded it in the aftermath due to frustration at what he felt was unfair) - and anyone in any doubt, look at the way Todorov came into the challenge looking to get the foul.
I know he has reached the latter stages of his playing days, but consider how he stepped in at the last minute on Saturday and played very well.
Many of our so called star, skilful players over the years could have benefited from having some of his enthusiasm, commitment and loyalty to the team/club.
The recent slagging of him by some of the posters are over the top and unfair. He has not received the various player of the year awards over the years, and reached this remarkable milestone of 500 appearances (especially having spent a season or two at Dundee), without having been a tremendous servant to the club. I for one, will sing his praises and congratulate him.
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Castle · Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4764

For me his skill level hasn't been the problem. Always found him to be technically very good with a nice range of passing ability. It is his temperament that has been the issue. Yeah forty years ago he would have been sent off a lot less but he isn't playing then he is playing now. The change in refereeing the game didn't happen overnight and catch the more exuberant players off guard. It's something he should have been able to temper and adapt his game to suit.
Appearances aren't the best indicator of quality either. Stevie Crawford earned more Scotland caps than the legendary Jimmy Johnstone despite the latter at one point being voted the third best player in the world.
Regardless 500 appearances is a significant milestone and Davidson deserves the recognition that comes with it and will surely warrant a place in the Hall of Fame.
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Wolfman Jack · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:15 am Post subject:

Castle · Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4764

I guess he had been at the club for eight years or so by then but it seems strange to have inducted a guy who would have been in his late twenties at the time and was still very much in his playing career.
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Franco · Joined: 10 Oct 2019 Posts: 988 Location: kirkcaldy

It's a great article on Davo and on Raith TV they were saying that they intended to shoot a long interview with him. Unless it is censured, I expect that to make very interesting viewing!
I had forgotten that he (despite being a local lad ) had first signed during the Claude Anelka bourach. How different it must seem under the current management and Board!
Yes, 500 games for one club : quite an achievement these days.

Tam · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:26 am Post subject:

Spot on assessment Pinky.

I agree, well done Davo