Kilmarnock striker Colin Nish has told the Rugby Park
supporters that he is doing everything he can to win them over.
The Killie fans clearly see Kris Boyd as their number one choice up
front and he did his popularity no harm by grabbing
five goals in one
game against Dundee United earlier in the season.
At that time, Nish was kicking his heels on the sidelines after
missing the early part of the campaign through injury and waiting for
his chance in the top team again.
That chance came when Boyd picked up a knee injury in training last
Monday which meant he had to go under the knife and contemplate the
prospect of around six weeks recovering from the operation.
Nish grabbed the opportunity with both hands, netting the only goal
of the game
against Motherwell midweek before bagging a double
against Hibernian on Saturday.
Now he hopes the supporters can see that he is giving his all for
the club.
He said: "I always work hard when I'm playing - at least that's
what I think. Maybe they don't see it that way but I always do.
"I can only give 100% and see what happens.
"It was great to get six points from the last two games and nice
to score a few goals as well."
Despite his goalfest this week, Nish is realistic enough to realise
that he faces a fight to hold onto his place when Boyd is back to full
fitness again.
But the big striker admits he has been so impressed by his
team-mate this season that he could not really complain if he lost out
to Boyd when manager Jim Jefferies makes his team selections.
He said: "Once Boydy is back there will be competition for
places and that's good for the team.
"He's not the easiest man in the world to keep out of the team
when he is scoring goals for fun.
"He is a great player and you don't mind being second best to
someone if they're a great player. It's when they're not that you know
you're struggling."
