Samaras explains penalty change

Celtic striker Georgios Samaras says he was told by captain Stephen McManus to take his side's second penalty in the 3-1 win over Kilmarnock.
Aiden McGeady had placed the ball on the spot but was forced to stand aside for the Greek.
"The skipper said that I was to take it and I took it," said Samaras.
"It's up to the gaffer who takes them from now on because different players want to take them." <!-- E SF -->
Eyebrows were raised as McGeady deferred to the former Manchester City forward, amid speculation that the winger has fallen out with manager Gordon Strachan.
The Republic of Ireland internationalist started the match at Rugby Park on the bench for the third outing in succession, replacing Shaun Maloney in the second half.
<!-- E IBOX --> And last season's Scottish players' player of the year was eager to step up after Maloney had put his first half effort past the post.
Samaras, who had already scored a wonderful solo effort, was appointed by McManus and he says he would be willing to shoulder the responsibility again.
"Shunsuke Nakamura and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink can also take penalties, and I think that whoever is feeling good should take them," said Samaras.
"I felt really good and took it and scored. The next game? Who knows?"

 

Well theres are answer to who takes penaltys now imo samaras.

 

i said maloney after robson missed and looked what he done yesterday lol

sammy's just crept in - if keeper had stronger hand to it he had saved it

 

What was McGeady thinking? He's one of the worst finishers in the squad lol.

 

I was exactly the same mate. Think Sammy would be my first choice from now on though

 

we dont really have an elected pen taker... my money would have always been on Robbo it still is tbh. after all... no-one gets 'em all!!

 

Like he said Samaras has been the form player so far this season, he had every right to take it. Maloney was just to eager to open his account hence he blootered it wide & Sammy, well he just put his foot through it as you should do - keeper did get a hand to it though.

 

Not looking forward to when sammy mises one lol

 

McGeady looked like he was gonae greet lol. Shaun Maloney take note, thats how to take a penalty.