GEORGE Forsyth admitted the catcalls over his penalty miss from a couple of Worcester City fans had been “surprising”.

Two supporters, seemingly the worse for wear, called for “whoever took that penalty” to be substituted by absent manager John Snape after Forsyth’s wayward effort from 12 yards in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at South Normanton.

A crowd of 100 and precious little atmosphere made the shouts against one of City’s prized assets all the more audible to a player who rebuffed interest from higher levels to stay put over the summer.

In a measured response, the 21-year-old took full responsibility for the “terrible strike” but vowed not to shirk penalty duties in the future.

“I just completely mishit it – it went out of the ground and I am gutted,” said Forsyth.

“It was disappointing because although we didn’t perform, if we could have got out with a 1-0 win we would have taken it.

“People can have their opinions. If they are fuming I can understand that but I have been a good servant for this club.

“If anyone wants to say anything against me then that’s fine but I turn up and give my best every week and would like to think I have probably been one of the better players over the past year.

“It was surprising but they pay their money and travel this far. It is fine.

“A player can miss a penalty. I put myself out there every week, do my best and I think I do my bit for the club.

“I would like to know exactly what was said. It was a terrible strike, I understand that and take it on the chin but I won’t shy away from the next one.

“If the gaffer or Ash (Vincent, assistant manager) decides not to put me forward then I will accept that but I am ready and happy to keep taking penalties.”

Forsyth was also quick to take his share of the blame for a flat performance all round.

“We were just not on it from minute one, something was not right,” he added.

“It is hard to explain because we were good in the warm up. I really don’t understand how it happened and I know Ash has been thinking the same.

“As players we have to take the blame. Everything was set up correctly, we were 10 unbeaten in the league and had trained well. Our decision making at times was not where it should have been.

“I don’t know whether it was a mental thing, whether we thought we could turn up and win but we were not on it at all and it was not good enough.”