Kyle Vassell shrugs off Kilmarnock snipers as skipper reveals how players are digging each other out
dailyrecord.co.ukKyle Vassell insists he has no problem blocking out the noise from the critics - because Kilmarnock are turning up the volume on each other on the pitch.The Killie skipper was instrumental in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle as he set up Matty Kennedy’s equaliser before bundling home the winner himself.
But it was a moment early in the second half - with Hearts leading 1-0 - that seemed to really spark the fightback.Vassell launched a furious tirade at goalkeeper Robby McCrorie and his defenders from the halfway line after a ropey clearance almost gifted the Jambos a second goal.
The fact it came at a stoppage in play meant the entire ground heard his explosion. Minutes later Killie were level when Vassell outmuscled Frankie Kent to tee-up Kennedy before the powerful hitman completed the turnaround with his own close range finish shortly after the hour mark.It was the striker’s second goal of the season in his 16th appearance - and his first since the Euro draw with Tromso on August 8.
That run has seen the 31-year-old become a target for the snipers.But the big frontman insists it’s the self-criticism inside Derek McInnes’ squad that’s helping drive them back up the table.
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