EVENING TIMES sportswriters Ronnie Cully and Thomas Jordan debate the big Old Firm issues ahead of Sunday's Co-operative Insurance League Cup Final.

STEVEN DAVIS will volunteer to take only the second penalty of his career if Sunday's Co-operative Insurance Cup Final against Celtic goes all the way.

The Northern Ireland international, 24, beat Dundee United keeper Lukasz Zaluska during last season's final shootout, which Rangers won following an enthralling game which ended 2-2 after extra-time.

It was the first time the former Fulham player had taken a penalty - and he has not had his nerve tested since.

The Old Firm have never been involved against each other in a penalty shootout in a major final but if history is to be made on Sunday, Davis wants to be part of it.

"It's hard to say if this one will go to penalties," he said.

"Every Old Firm game I've been involved in in my Rangers career so far has been unique.

"I don't think you know what you are going to get in them.

"I scored in the penalty shootout against Dundee United last year and that was my first one as a professional.

"I haven't taken any since.

"But I would be happy enough to take one on Sunday.

"I'm not sure what the manager's plans are but I'm sure the players will have a few practise penalties after training.

"However, it's not something we are concentrating on solely.

"There has to be a winner on the day and we are just hoping that we can come out on top."