East Kilbride Thistle No.2 The Reluctant Late Hero of New Maines Clash

Aaron Connolly was the reluctant hero for EK Thistle on Saturday as the club's assistant boss came off the bench to win a draw.

United turned the game around after David McKean fired the Jags forward at Victoria's Park, but Connolly scored in the 88th minute to keep Thistle unbeaten in the West of Scotland League Third Division. extended the record to his three games.

However, he revealed that his involvement was unexpected.

Connolly said:

"My player withdrew during the warm-up and I had to go to the bench.

"We were chasing the game a bit and I had to pick myself up. That's not where I want - I'm on the sidelines helping Garry [O'Hanlon, manager].

"This is another point on the board and we are undefeated in the first week. This is positive

"We weren't able to reach the level we needed." Won the Saltcoats 2-2.

Well, Ardrossan is coming this Saturday. Connolly added:

"I'm hoping for a good game. We have to be strong at home and if we can do that we can score some points and we'll be fine."

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