Scott Arfield relaxed over Rangers contract as Davis and Gordon injuries mean he's savouring every game

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Scott Arfield has always felt like the luckiest man alive.Being able to wake up every morning and go kick a ball about for a living is not something the Rangers midfielder has ever taken for granted.

But the 34-year-old admits he’ll be counting his blessings a little more closely from now on after witnessing the awful misfortune that has befallen two of his Premiership peers this past week.There was an eeriness about the fact news of Ibrox colleague Steven Davis being ruled out for the remainder of the season following a freak training ground accident broke on Christmas Eve at almost exactly the same time as Hearts and Scotland keeper Craig Gordon was being rushed to hospital following a horror double leg break while in action for the Jambos.

In an instant, fans of both clubs were left to wonder if they’ll ever be lucky enough to see two of Scottish football’s most decorated servants in action again.Arfield certainly isn’t writing off Davis scripting a final act to his record-breaking career just yet.

But the dreadful double blow has provided the Gers ace with a stark reminder of the fickle nature of football.The game has given him everything he’s ever dreamed but now as Arfield approaches the final chapter of his own story, the Ibrox veteran knows he’s only ever one twist of fate away from seeing the book slammed shut on his own playing days.“I appreciate every game I get to play probably more so now at my age but I’ve always loved playing football as it is,” admitted Arfield.“I just think we’re so lucky to be in this position where I can drive in each day and play football.