Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
David Irvine

The unexpected possible solution to St Mirren penalty-taker problem

Stephen Robinson has admitted he could change his St Mirren penalty-taker for a third time this season.

The Buddies boss is considering a switch after Greg Kiltie saw his spot-kick saved by Ross Laidlaw in the 0-0 draw with Ross County.

Club captain Mark O'Hara is the regular penalty-taker for St Mirren but passed on the responsibility after seeing his effort from 12 yards saved against Motherwell.

Now, Robinson could look to a perhaps unexpected alternative to take on penalty kick duties.

"I might be taking them next week," joked Robinson when quizzed on the decision to change penalty-taker.

"I never missed any," he said of his own record as a player, before adding: "I'm telling complete lies. I didn't miss many to be fair!"

"We'll have to have a look on Sunday and see who's stepping up. Actually, Marcus Fraser is excellent at them, so I might just have to go the more defensive route and do that. 

"It was something we discussed [Kiltie taking penalty]. Mark's obviously missed a couple of penalties.  


Read more: 


"Greg, anybody who steps up to take a penalty, let me be very clear, I have no criticism of anybody who's brave enough to do it. It's a pressure situation. It's a little bit of a lottery. 

"But things happen. You miss penalties. That wasn't the reason we didn't win the game."

Meanwhile, centre-back Charles Dunne could return for St Mirren against Hibs next weekend after sitting out of the goalless draw in Paisley.

The defender had suffered a potential hamstring knock int he win over St Johnstone but could make a quickfire return. Alex Iacovitti remains sidelined for the forseeable.

"Alex is still a good bit away," said Robinson. "You know, he's making good progress, but he's still a good bit away. 

"Charles, well, hopefully, he could be fit for the Hibs game, potentially. See how he goes this week. It gives us another defender to pick from."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.