Hearts defender Richard Akrofi itching for regular spot

Hearts of Oak defender Richard Akrofi has reiterated his desire to get a regular game in the side but acknowledges that the coach has the final say.

The versatile defender came off the bench for Inusah Musah in Hearts' 1-0 win over Asante Kotoko in the Super two clash fortnight ago, and proved his worth on the day with some scintillating display.

The former Wa All Stars guardsman believes anytime coach Frank Nuttall will call upon him in any of the season's matches, he would do his utmost best to cease the opportunity.

'You can accept being on the bench because it is team work. To me being on the bench is temporal because I know my hard work would one day convince the coaches to give me the needed playing time,' he told club's official mouthpiece.

'We are a team so whoever plays should not be a problem but rather those who sit on the bench should continue working hard so that when the opportunity arrives they would be able to handle it very well.'

'If I am given the chance and I am not good enough, then I would know that I have disappointed myself, the fans and the manager so I understand how important it is to continue with the good work at training so that when the chances come I will live up to it.'