Source: Team_Talk
Rankin won't shirk penalty duty
John Rankin would gladly step up to take the next penalty for Hibernian despite his miss from 12 yards against Dundee United on Saturday.[LNB] Rankin's 65th-minute effort was saved by Dusan Pernis before David Goodwillie took advantage of the day's one error by Hibs' much-improved defence to prod in an 87th-minute winner and earn United three SPL points.[LNB]But despite his miss yesterday, Rankin will put himself forward at Easter Road next Sunday if a spot kick is awarded in Hibs' favour.[LNB]The 27-year-old midfielder said: "I'll volunteer. I'll not shirk away from it.[LNB]"If nobody else is wanting to take it I'll take it no bother.[LNB]"If anybody else puts their hand up they're more than welcome to take it.[LNB]"Derek (Riordan), usually on the penalties has missed one or two, so he said if anybody wants it you can have it.[LNB]"I stepped forward and that's me missed now so if anybody else wants to take it they're more than welcome."[LNB]Rankin shot low to Pernis' left, but the Slovakian goalkeeper made a comfortable save.[LNB]"I was certain I was going to score, so confident I put everything on it," said Rankin.[LNB]"But I made the biggest mistake of all, stepped up and changed my mind.[LNB]"I blew our best chance."
