Robinson on Hampden aim, 'real find' King & Sutton criticism
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Stephen Robinson has been speaking to the media before St Mirren's trip to face Kilmarnock in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals on Friday night.
Robinson wants to "reward" Saints fans by securing a spot at Hampden: "As I've said to the players, sometimes these opportunities come around once in a career. So you have to grab these opportunities. You have to go and be brave and play to your strengths. We want to progress in any way possible."
He says reaching a semi-final can bring the whole town together and lift people's spirits.
Robinson says winning semi-finals with Motherwell at Hampden against Rangers and Aberdeen were among the "best days of my career".
St Mirren go to Rugby Park confident after beating Falkirk for a first Premiership win of the season, but will have be "at the top of their game" in a tough tie.
Defender Marcus Fraser's ankle injury isn't as bad as first feared. He's had a scan and will miss Friday's game, while the full extent of the injury should be discovered today.
Robinson believes the Buddies have made a "real find" in Jamaica defender and "top talent" Richard King, who has a good chance of playing in the World Cup next year after being signed for "buttons" in the summer.
On Chris Sutton's criticism of his team's playing style: "I don't actually care. I'm fairly confident in what I do. You don't get 400 league games if you don't know what you're doing. Everyone's entitled to their opinion."
Robinson agrees with Stuart Kettlewell on the controversial penalty awarded against Killie at the weekend for handball and says the rule is "a little bit confusing", adding: "We did get told that things like that probably wouldn't be penalties."
