Wrexham ahead Ryan Hardie says he apologised to his team-mates for lacking a “essential” probability at Southampton that may have sealed an exhilarating opening-day win.
Hardie was put by means of on purpose after coming off the bench at St Mary’s however noticed his shot brilliantly fingertipped to security by Saints goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.
Had the 28-year-old scored, it might have put Wrexham 2-0 up, however just a few moments later Ryan Manning introduced Southampton stage earlier than Jack Stephens bundled within the winner six minutes into damage time.
“I do not get massively disillusioned lacking possibilities if they arrive alongside very often, however the one which I missed was essential within the sport,” stated the Scottish striker, who joined Wrexham from Plymouth Argyle in June.
“If I had put that in, I feel it might’ve then been a distinct sport. So I took time to apologise to everybody.
“It is half and parcel of being a striker – we’ll miss some possibilities. However the keeper made an ideal save. It was simply a type of days, however we have additionally acquired to do our jobs higher and see the sport out.”
Hardie is hoping to make his first aggressive begin for the Purple Dragons once they host Hull Metropolis within the Carabao Cup on Tuesday (19:45 BST).
“The environment on the weekend was sensible – even after we got here out for the warm-up, the followers had been unbelievable,” stated Hardie.
“If there’s an additional 7,000 or 8,000 on high of that at residence on Tuesday night time, it is going to be bouncing for positive.
“I am excited to play there [at Stok Cae Ras] for the primary time, and the cup provides individuals alternatives to play, to get minutes.
“We need to go so far as we are able to within the competitors.”
