Brannan strike ‘will be spoken about for quite some time’published at 17:31 British Summer Time 10 August
17:31 BST 10 August
FT: Hibernian 2-2 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell tells BBC Scotland: “For large parts of the first half, it didn’t work and we altered the shape. You can think you’re a tactical genius, but it wasn’t that – it was how the players applied themselves.
“From that point, we carried more of a threat, we retained the ball better and looked better defensively.
“To be 2-0 down against a team that’s absolutely flying at Easter Road, it’s a mountain to climb. I’m absolutely delighted by the reaction of the players and the quality of the goals.
“[Brannan’s strike] will be spoken about for quite some time. It’s some strike, it’s unbelievable. We had some other real good moments and spooked Hibs at the back.
“The goal aside, Ben is 18. We gave him his debut, we knew he was talented. I’ll not get carried away, he’s playing out of position, and he’s embraced the whole situation. He’s taken everything in his stride and you need that emotional intelligence to give yourself a chance.”
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