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. 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.But despite his miss yesterday, Rankin will put himself forward at Easter Road next Sunday if a spot kick is awarded in Hibs' favour.The 27-year-old midfielder said: "I'll volunteer. I'll not shirk away from it."If nobody else is wanting to take it I'll take it no bother."If anybody else puts their hand up they're more than welcome to take it."Derek (Riordan), usually on the penalties has missed one or two, so he said if anybody wants it you can have it."I stepped forward and that's me missed now so if anybody else wants to take it they're more than welcome."Rankin shot low to Pernis' left, but the Slovakian goalkeeper made a comfortable save."I was certain I was going to score, so confident I put everything on it," said Rankin."But I made the biggest mistake of all, stepped up and changed my mind."I blew our best chance."

Source: Team_Talk