Cove Rangers FC Cove Rangers confirm departure of defender Rio Davidson-Phipps The 26-year-old made only one appearance for Paul Hartley's side. By Danny Law January 1 2024, 5:05 pm January 1 2024, 5:05 pm Share Cove Rangers confirm departure of defender Rio Davidson-Phipps Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/cove-rangers/6313643/cove-rangers-confirm-departure-of-defender-rio-davidson-phipps/ Copy Link Rio Davidson-Phipps during his time at Cove Rangers. Image: Cove Rangers FC Cove Rangers have announced that defender Rio Davidson-Phipps has left the club. The 26-year-old joined Cove on a one-year deal in August. He started Cove’s 2-2 draw with Falkirk on August 12 in his only appearance for Paul Hartley’s side. Cove Rangers can confirm that Rio Davidson-Phipps has left the club with immediate effect. We would like to wish Rio all the best in his future career. — Cove Rangers FC (@CoveRangersFC) January 1, 2024 A club statement read: “Cove Rangers can confirm that Rio Davidson-Phipps has left the club with immediate effect. “The defender signed on at Balmoral Stadium last summer but has failed to make a breakthrough, having featured in just one game. “We would like to wish Rio all the best in his future career.”