Scott Gallacher says he's looking forward to the IRN-BRU Cup semi-final after St Mirren defeated Ayr United 2-1 in the quarter-final tie at the Paisley 2021 Stadium yesterday.
The Buddies were paired with Welsh side The New Saints in a battle of the Saints that will take place in Paisley in February and speaking to stmirren.com in the aftermath of the win yesterday, the goalkeeper said there were plenty of positives to take from the victory and they can now look forward to the semi-final when it comes around.
It's a great occasion," he said. "It's the semi-final of a cup, so we'll take as much positives as we can from the game, the fight and desire at the end got us the result.
"Obviously being behind and going in front is a big confidence boost for the lads and it's great that way.
"It's massive and it keeps our heads high and we'll kick on from there. It's important to try to win any game first and foremost and hopefully we'll kick on from here."
The goalkeeper worked with Jack Ross at Alloa last season and says he's enjoying working with the manager again.
It's been great. He's one of those managers who gets on the boys' side and everybody seems to like him. Training is a high standard and he's been great."
Gallacher admits he's happy to be given an opportunity as number one and realises that he'll have to impress if he wants to stay between the sticks.
It's good to get games," he said. "It was a tough opposition for us but a good game. I have to take advantage as much as I can and try to play my best whenever I'm in and hopefully play well."
