Michael Ruth: Forward players including me should be scoring more

Michael Ruth led the line expertly at Broadwood. Image: Michael Gillen

Michael Ruth admits he should be scoring more goals for Falkirk with the abundance of chances team-mates such as Charlie Telfer and Aidan Nesbitt are creating.

The Aberdeen loanee scored the opener in Cumbernauld during the Bairns 3-1 victory over Clyde on Saturday with a poacher’s goal at the back post.

However, the striker missed a gilt-edged opportunity just before that goal and admits he wants to find the net more often considering the work his teammates are putting in around him.

The 19-year-old said: “I had a chance just before the goal that I should bury. I managed to get one a few seconds later to make up for it, but with the chances we create, I should be scoring a couple every game.

“Guys like Charlie and Aidan are a joy to have behind you and they are intelligent with what they do.”

Falkirk played the latter stages of the match with 10 men after captain Steven Hetherington was sent off for a foul in the box, and David Goodwillie’s penalty made for a nervy ending.

Ruth was pleased with the spirit of the team to hold on while he watched from the stand after being substituted.