Rangers B result can be catalyst for goal heroes Zanatta and Mimnaugh to kick on, hopes Hamilton Accies boss
dailyrecord.co.ukHamilton Accies boss John Rankin hopes stars Dario Zanatta and Reegan Mimnaugh getting off the mark in their cup win over Rangers B can be the catalyst for his side to kick on in the league.Accies ousted the young Gers from the SPFL Trust Trophy on Tuesday night with Zanatta bagging a double to claim his first goals for the club since his arrival in the summer, while Mimnaugh marked his first start on his return from injury with a penalty in the 3-0 win.That booked a fourth round tie with Inverness next month, but Rankin hopes his stars breaking their duck – and a rare clean sheet for the squad – will instil confidence ahead of Friday night’s home clash with leaders Ayr United in the Championship.Rankin, whose side are bottom of the table, said: “I’m delighted for Dario and Reegan.
It helps the whole team as well and to keep a clean sheet at the other end as well is really pleasing.“Dario has great ability.
It’s about him finding his confidence. He’s come to a new club, trying to impress and he’s maybe tried too hard at times.“Things haven’t fallen for him and he’s hit the post a couple of times, but he takes his first goal really well and he is so composed for his second one so I’m delighted for him.
Hopefully that gives him the belief and it will certainly help him.“Reegan’s ability is never in question. You look at the way he trains every day, he’s great.
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