Austin Samuels happy to learn how to wing it with Inverness Caledonian Thistle
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AUSTIN Samuels is not accustomed to playing on the wing, but is happy to learn how to do so for Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
The forward who signed an 18-month deal at the Caledonian Stadium in January, has found himself playing on the wing rather than a more central role since moving to the Highland capital.
But the 21-year-old says he is learning the position fast and is pleased he is being given the chance to show what he can do there in the first team.
“Every day is a learning day and every game is a learning game,” said Samuels.
“I know that I am not 100 per cent used to playing on the wing, but I am still learning the position and what is expected of me.
“I am trying to learn the Inverness way of playing as a winger and trying to come out of the Aberdeen way.
“I am still trying to get used it.
“Obviously playing in more positions gives you more chance of playing as well.”
The former Wolverhampton Wanderers player was on loan at Aberdeen at the start of the campaign before joining Inverness on a permanent deal two months ago.
On Saturday, he is expected to start against Arbroath as Inverness attempt to end their winless run of 11 matches.
Samuels admitted it is a horrendous record, but says performances in some of those games have been good, and believes victory against Arbroath can send them on their way to cementing a play-off place.
“It would be a confidence boost, it will hopefully get us on a run and stamp our authority on the league,” he said.
“It’s been tough because we have not been winning but we will try and stay positive.
“The tough times don’t last, you need to make sure you get through the tough times and the good times will feel even better.
“There is a lot of catching up to do, but you can never be too optimistic. You never know what can happen before the end of the season.
“We need to focus on ourselves at the moment and pick up wins on the board and pick up some momentum.”
