FREEDOM ON PITCH PUTS BOUNCE IN GOGIC'S STEP

Defender credits manager for 'don't be robotic' philosophy and son's trampoline for sensational bicycle kick finish

- TAYLOR MURRAY

Alex Gogic admits his stunning bicycle kick against Hearts is up there with one of the best goals of his career.

But he has put the strike down to the freedom boss Stephen Robinson allows his players in the final third of the pitch.

The Cypriot international (inset) was on target with the stunning effort against the Jambos last Saturday in the Premier Sports Cup to give St Mirren a first-half lead.

Oisin McEntee equalised to send the tie to extra time with the Buddies eventually winning 5-4 on penalties at the SMiSA Stadium.

Reflecting on his magic moment, Gogic says countless practice attempts on his son's trampoline matched up with the freedom to give it a go — created a golden opportunity he grabbed with both hands.