114th strike saves Jags from the drop as he guns for a starting spot against Livi
The standout in a cagey affair, Kris Doolan scored the goal that could well keep Partick in the Premiership. His low, toe-poke finish wasn’t pretty – but got the job done.
Doolan struck seven minutes after coming off the bench as Archiba ld’s men avoided automatic relegation.
They will instead face shock troops Livingston this week in a bid to secure their precious place in the top-flight.
Thist le f inished second bottom, four points above relegated Ross County.
And the Jags hero insisted he’s ready to lead their survival mission – provided Archibald lets him in Thursday night’s first leg in West Lothian.
Doolan said: “I would like to think I’ve got my starting place back. I would think scoring goals as a striker would help my case but it’s the gaffer’s decision so we’ll see what happens.
“It was tough watching from the sidelines to be honest. I was disappointed not to start in a big game like that.
“I was hoping to get the nod as those games normally suit me.
“But I don’t moan about it. I don’t go chapping on doors and demanding answers.
“You just take it on the chin as it’s to the benefit of the team. But every time I am on the park, I feel as though I can score a goal.
“As soon as it was just me and the goalie, it was only going one place - in the back of the net. I