Junior Agogo rues Ibrox miss but vows to work

Published on: 04 October 2011

Junior Agogo today expressed regret for his miss against Rangers but said a little more fortune and additional hours on the training field would ensure he scores the next time he is presented with a similar chance.

The striker had the chance to put Hibs 1-0 up at Ibrox at the weekend, but struck his shot directly at Allan McGregor at a one-on-one.

Ten minutes later, Kyle Lafferty struck the winner for the hosts.

"The Gods weren't on my side at that time but there's a reason behind everything," said the Ghana international, 32.

"The main thing is I gave my all and I came out of the game satisfied with my contribution to the team. That's behind me now, and I'm just looking forward to the next game.

"I've only had two chances (to score]. I put it down to a good save. All I can do is hit the target and make the 'keeper work.

"I've got two more weeks of training, so hopefully that will put me in even better stead come the Motherwell game. I feel like I'm getting there now."

Agogo said he was happy with an improved on-field understanding among his team mates and, with Hibs showing positive form and having run Rangers close, admitted frustration at the timing of the current international break.

"I would say we're disappointed that we didn't win - that was the main thing," said Agogo.

"On the flip side, there was a lot of good things that we did. We were playing the best team in the league and we held our own, and in the end I think we could have won it.

"It's all down to results, though. We've got a break now and a chance to regroup with a few days off.

"Things have been coming together," he continued.

"But, again, a couple of days away and coming back fresher that you were before - that's needed at times. We're beginning to click now, beginning to know what each other wants and what we expect of each other, and what the manager wants.

"So far, you've seen the last couple of games there are signs the boys are beginning to gel."

 

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