Kane gives Forfar both barrels
Sunday, 27th Nov 2022Ritchie-Holser - “It was inviting to hit. I got a good connection on it and I’m just happy that it went in.
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On loan Rangers player Kane Ritchie-Hosler has had to wait eight weeks for his first Dunfermline start but after a performance full of energy and creativity it is likely that there will soon be many more. The 20 year old who is a product of the Manchester City Academy made a memorable impression and scored his first senior goal in Saturday’s Scottish Cup tie against Forfar Athletic. He described his emotions after the game:-
“It was great obviously to get my first start. I have had to be patient and I think I did well. I am buzzing, you could see that from my reaction but with all the fans and everything it was great.
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“It is a great team to be in and I think we moved the ball really well throughout the whole game. At the start it was a bit tight but once we got the first goal I think it started to open things up.”
Kane revealed that manager James McPake’s pre match instructions to him was just to express himself, he told him:-
“Be positive, try and link up and get in the pockets and things like that. Just try and play like I have been training. It is great just to be able to do what I have been doing in training and when I come on I just want to be as creative as possible and try and have an impact on the team.”
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Kane’s goal was Dunfermline’s second of the afternoon and it came in 33 minutes after Josh Edwards had launched one of his trademark throw-ins deep into the Forfar box. Sam Fisher and Rhys Breen challenged for the ball but as it turned out the ball sat up nicely for Kane to finish:-
“I wasn’t too sure because I think Breeny flicked it on. I didn’t know if he was going to get to it but he left it and it was inviting to hit. I got a good connection on it and I’m just happy that it went in. I got a couple for Rangers B but to get my first senior goal, I’m so happy. Obviously I want to continue that.”
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The match only lasted 53 minutes for Kane since he had to be withdrawn for safety’s sake after his ankle had stiffened up following a first half knock.
“I was really annoyed coming off but you don’t want to risk anything. I still felt it from the first half and wanted to see how it would carry on into the second. I felt it so it was a precaution to come off and try and be ready for next week.”
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Although Kane had a couple of friends watching him, his parents had relied on Sky Sports updates to hear of their son’s success, however the young loanee went off to a standing ovation from the home fans which pumped up his emotions:-
“The fans were amazing and have been since I have been here. Every time I have come on they have been really supportive and I’m loving it and will try to kick on for the next one.”
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Hoping that Saturday is the start of a run of games Kane added:-
“Whenever I am able to come in I just want to prove myself and do my best for the team. Hopefully if more games come up I will just try and do the same.”
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